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How did the White House pull off Biden’s visit?

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Biden’s visit to Ukraine was cloaked in secrecy, with only top aides part of the planning process

Air raid sirens may be blaring but Joe Biden’s visit to Ukraine was kept as quiet as a mouse.

The president making his first visit to Kyiv, as Ukraine prepares to mark its second year of conflict.

He becomes the first U.S. commander in chief to visit the war-torn nation in 15 years.

The visit, cloaked in secrecy and dipped with historical significance, was only known to a small number of the president’s most senior aides.

Officials seeking to shoot down any possibility of Biden’s arrival, keeping it a top secret right up until the very moment he was seen striding out of St Michael’s Cathedral in Kyiv.

Biden granting the green light to visit the war zone inside the Oval Office on Friday morning.

It was a mission like no other, sending the most powerful man in America to the frontline of a warzone, where the U.S. has no control over the air space.

Reporters given no warning of Biden’s secret visit, his official White House schedule showing a 7pm departure for Poland on Monday, instead.

Senior White House officials denying plans the President was visiting Ukraine, even after Air Force One was in the skies.

On board, the president, some senior advisors, a reporter and photographer on their way to Poland.

It was the same place, where Biden was denied a visit to Ukraine last year.

This time was different, Biden and his team boarding a 10 hour train journey to Kyiv.

Biden joining a parade of allies making the same journey to Ukraine, since Russia launched a full-scale offensive this time last year.

U.S. intelligence suggesting 40-thousand civilians have lost their lives, along with hundreds of thousands of personnel.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky urging for more military support from NATO allies.

Showing Biden’s visit is one small step of hope in an otherwise brutal conflict. #trending #featured

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Rate cuts ahead? US stocks bounce as inflation cools

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Investor sentiment is improving as fresh data out of the US and Australia shifts expectations for central bank action.

Stronger-than-expected labour market figures in Australia have raised questions about whether the Reserve Bank will move ahead with a rate cut next week. While the RBA has signalled it is watching data closely, the resilience in employment may force a delay.

Meanwhile, in the US, softer inflation data has lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut rates later this year. That news helped spark a sharp turnaround in US equities, with the so-called “sell America” trade now unwinding as buyers return to Wall Street.

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Trump’s $600B Middle East Deal: What It Means for Global Stability

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President Donald Trump’s four-day Middle East tour during his second term has sparked global attention, locking in a monumental $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia. From AI to defence, space to energy—this economic pact is reshaping U.S. foreign policy.

In an unprecedented move, Trump also lifted long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria after meeting its new president, raising eyebrows among traditional allies.

Ticker News anchor Veronica Dudo speaks with Erbil “Bill” Gunasti, former Turkish PM Press Officer and Republican strategist, to break down the implications for national security, global diplomacy, and the path to peace in Ukraine.

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Trump’s AI deals raise concerns over China ties

Trump’s AI deals in the Middle East spark division over national security risks and concerns over China ties.

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Trump’s AI deals in the Middle East spark division over national security risks and concerns over China ties.

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Trump’s AI deals with Saudi Arabia and the UAE are causing internal conflicts in his administration over US national security. Officials are concerned that American technology supplied to the Gulf could ultimately benefit China, leading to calls for enhanced legal protections.

President Donald Trump’s recent AI deals in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are causing internal conflicts within his administration.

Concerns are rising among officials, particularly China hawks, about the implications for US national security and economic interests.

Agreements include shipments of vast quantities of semiconductors from Nvidia and AMD to the Gulf states, prompting fears that American technology could ultimately benefit China, given the region’s ties with Beijing.

While the accords include clauses to limit Chinese access to the chips, some officials argue that further legal protections are necessary.

Critics, including Vice President JD Vance, have suggested that maintaining US dominance in AI is crucial, and shipping chips abroad might undermine that goal.

Supporters of the deals, including AI Adviser David Sacks, argue the need for American technology in the Gulf to deter reliance on Chinese alternatives.

Despite this, internal discussions are underway to potentially slow down or reassess the agreements due to ongoing national security concerns.

Conversations have also included proposals for a significant chip manufacturing facility in the UAE, which many officials deem risky due to China’s influence.

Additionally, worries persist about G42, an AI firm in Abu Dhabi, which has historical ties to Huawei.

The agreements with Gulf countries promise to enhance their technological capabilities while necessitating careful oversight to address US security priorities.

 

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