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Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun reported that the FBI is investigating new threats against him, following an earlier foiled assassination plot. Pannun stated that FBI agents visited his New York home to inform him of the “imminent threat” connected to his participation in a forthcoming referendum in Canada on Punjab’s independence.
Federal investigators are examining “suspicious” letters sent to state election officials and congressional offices, some containing unknown substances. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are involved as reports surface from Louisiana and Oklahoma, where packages with white powder prompted evacuations but caused no injuries.
The US military is reportedly preparing plans to use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) against Iran’s energy and nuclear sites if directed by President Trump.
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes as proposed talks in Islamabad are stalled, amid requests from Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ongoing discussions.
Two US officials, working for the CIA, were killed in Mexico while returning from an operation to dismantle a drug laboratory. The tragic incident also claimed the lives of two Mexican investigators when their convoy’s vehicle crashed and exploded. Further investigations are ongoing.
EU POLICY UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on energy resilience and sustainability initiatives.
Key discussions centre on climate targets amid rising global tensions.
President Donald Trump asserted that Israel did not persuade him to engage in the war with Iran, attributing his decision to the events of 7 October. This statement comes amid escalating public dissent regarding the conflict and its impact on rising energy prices in the United States.
Errol Musk claims Jeffrey Epstein is still alive, dismissing the official account of his death during a primetime interview in Russia. The 79-year-old father of Elon Musk stated, “It’s absolutely absurd to think that this man is dead.” He is currently in Russia for research projects.
Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, effective at 5pm EST. The ceasefire includes Hezbollah and is seen as a step towards a broader peace deal involving Iranian tensions. Further discussions are anticipated between national leaders in the coming days.
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