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President Trump implemented a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, despite previous pledges to reduce military involvement abroad.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, with the U.S. providing defense support to Israel amid concerns of missile supply shortages as tensions rise in the region.
European countries are increasingly highlighting their defense vulnerabilities, particularly in the face of threats from Russia, leading to enhanced military cooperation and discussions around bolstering air and sea power.
As global supply chains face disruptions, countries are reassessing their dependencies, particularly in rare earth minerals, with China continuing to exert influence over trade negotiations with the U.S. and its allies.
In the consumer tech sector, companies like Meta and Tesla are leveraging new technologies to enhance their product offerings, albeit amidst scrutiny over labor practices and the impacts of new AI developments on employment.

Financial Times

US bombs nuclear sites in Iran ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Trump tells Tehran to seek peace or face further attacks after bombers hit Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan
Trump warns Iran of further attacks if Tehran does not ‘make peace’ ft.com 4 hours ago by FT Client Support
US president says Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities hit during American air strikes
Trump faces backlash from Maga base after strikes on Iran ft.com 3 hours ago by FT Client Support
Critics concerned that US military personnel could face retaliation by Iran and its proxies
Chinese factories rush to reduce reliance on Donald Trump’s US ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Companies in major exporting province of Zhejiang look to other markets or to sell at home
Pimco bets on long-term Japanese debt in ‘dislocated’ market ft.com 2 hours ago by FT Client Support
Bond investing giant buys as long-term borrowing costs soar to record highs
Lukashenko frees Belarusian opposition leader after meeting Trump envoy ft.com 14 hours ago by FT Client Support
Sergei Tsikhanouski was jailed for 18 years after challenging Alexander Lukashenko for the presidency
Cyprus arrests alleged Iranian spy near RAF base ft.com 10 hours ago by FT Client Support
British man is suspected of monitoring the UK’s main hub for operations in the Middle East