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Russia suffers its deadliest day on the battlefield

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Russia has also claimed to have killed large numbers of Ukrainian troops in recent weeks

 
The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday the previous 24 hours had been the deadliest of the war so far for Russian troops since Moscow launched its invasion almost a year ago.

Ukraine increased its running tally of Russian military dead by 1,030 overnight.

Reuters has been unable to verify that report, and Russia has also claimed to have killed large numbers of Ukrainian troops in recent weeks.

Tallies of enemy casualties from either side are often seen as unreliable.

But Kyiv’s assertion that the fighting was the deadliest so far fits descriptions from both sides of an escalating campaign of intense warfare.

Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region are operating this Soviet-era Grad rocket system.

The battle in the east comes amid reports of disorganization in Kyiv.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in recent weeks dismissed several senior officials in moves seen as an effort to show Western allies he would take on corruption, and prove himself a reliable steward for billions of dollars in desperately needed military aid.

On Sunday, a politician in Zelenskiy’s party said Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov would be replaced.

A day later that same politician said no changes would be made this week.

Zelenskiy did not comment, but on Tuesday called for an end to “rumors or any other pseudo-information” which he said could undermine unity in war.

Whatever Reznikov’s fate, he was seen welcoming his German counterpart in Kyiv on Tuesday

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius made the surprise trip a day after his government’s security council approved the delivery of 178 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. That decision comes atop Germany’s choice last month to deliver the more-modern Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv.

Reznikov tweeted a picture of him and Pistorius posing with a scale model Leopard tank, writing “the ‘first’ Leopard 2 has arrived in Kyiv.”

Pistorius also met with Zelenskiy.

The Ukrainian leader said recent promises of heavy weapons from Europe and the United States could give Kyiv “parity” – but not an advantage – on the battlefield. #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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