Maduro is set to appear in court today at 11am ET in Manhattan. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores face drug trafficking charges. Both have pleaded not guilty.

PM Starmer: Putin is rubbing his hands at the war in the Middle East because he thinks higher oil prices will let him line his pockets. I will always defend British interests at home and abroad, which is why we are taking action against Russia’s shadow fleet today.

Rutte (via Sky News): “He spoke about international involvement in the Iran conflict, saying Trump is "doing this to make the whole world safer". Mark Rutte said he has seen polling in the US, but hopes the American public can get behind Donald Trump.”

“Negotiations with Iran”, according to the president.

AP: The International Olympic Committee agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday that aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

“Netanyahu and his son Yair joined leaders of Europe's far-right parties at a Conservative Political Action Committee event in Hungary on Saturday, rallying behind Orbán at the U.S.-led gathering in Budapest ahead of his uphill battle in next month's Hungarian elections.” - Haaretz

Trump: I won't use the word war because they say if you use the word war, that's maybe not a good thing to do. They don't like the word war because you are supposed to get approval. So I will use the word military operation. Which is really what it is.

Who has been continuously violating international law? And continuously grows the network of leaders who are eager to dismantle international law?

Shared by the WH “It’s launching soon, right?” “Yes”

Please read the latest actual global news (9 min read) MARCH 25: War expands, oil shock deepens, and the UN revives reparations debate www.onestnetwork.com/march-25-war...

I see people discussing the ground invasion “timing”. I would love for you to pay attention to why exactly the “5 day pause” was floated on Monday. That could be worth paying attention to. And as always — you truly never know. We wait and we will see what actually happens.

Daily Mail: “On Wednesday, the 40th day of the shutdown, TSA acting administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill told the House Homeland Security Committee that the agency is now 'being forced to consolidate' security lanes, and 'may have to close smaller airports if we do not have enough officers.' “

Thursday

Watched the Canadian debates and it seems like the apple-adoring candidate who lost hasn’t moved passed the slogans one bit.

Happy Birthday, PM @robjetten.bsky.social

FT: “US-backed interim president Delcy Rodríguez has promoted Gustavo González López, who oversaw Venezuela’s torture dungeons and spy networks, to defence minister.”

Oh boy.

Sorry to burst the bubble.

Tomorrow, at 11:30am (Halifax, Nova Scotia) PM Carney will announce new measures to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces.

Per CBS, White House declined the offer, citing “legal conflicts” and stated that they believe the partial shutdown is to end soon.

Reuters: The US has made its offer of security guarantees needed for a peace deal in Ukraine conditional on Kyiv ceding all of the country's eastern region of Donbas to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters.

Canada extends its deepest condolences to the people of Colombia following the tragic crash of a military plane. “Our sympathies go out to the victims, their loved ones and all those affected.”

In my recent deep dive I explained what NATO is what it is not. This matters. Full article: www.onestnetwork.com/nato-at-a-cr...

UNGA adopted resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade as one of humanity’s gravest injustices. It also recognizes lasting impacts of slavery & colonialism, frames reparations as a step toward addressing historical wrongs. 123 in favor, 3 against (US, Israel, Argentina), 52 abstentions.

Trump is blaming Dems for airport disruptions, accusing them of prioritizing undocumented migrants. He also says he may deploy the National Guard and praised ICE agents assisting at airports. This, while concerns grow over enforcement presence in civilian spaces.

Qatar’s FM spox: “Iran has been here for millennia. Nobody is going anywhere. Total annihilation is not an option. No people or country will disappear from existence by the wish or whim of any political actor. We will live next to each other.”

Trump is urging Congress to pass 18-months extension of FISA Sec 702 that allows US intel agencies to collect communications of non-Americans abroad without warrant. He calls it critical amid tensions with Iran. Critics warn program has been misused and lacks stronger protections for US’ data.

Earlier today, as part of the summit hosted by Melania Trump at the WH.

Listened to a former US diplomat and “expert on Russia” in a comfortable chair talking about "commonalities" and "strategic empathy” with Russia and how we neglect the “sense of humor we share”. As a Ukrainian born journalist… I will move on. Respectfully.

Checked the tv news - they only focus on what DJT says, absolutely ignoring what else is actually happening. The newsletter will come out earlier today to ensure we have actual news available.

Iran released a propaganda video shown on Russian RT channel where they show Native Americans, kids — from Gaza, Yemen, Vietnam to Epstein Island looking up into the sky; then a missile with an Iranian flag targets and hits our Statue of Liberty “with horns”, that then drowns.

Qatar at the UN in Geneva warns strikes on states not party to the conflict violate international law and risk broader instability. Ambassador Hind Al Muftah says Qatar has refused involvement in the war, but Iranian strikes continue to target it and other neighboring countries.

NBC: Since war began, US officials compile daily video briefings for Trump highlighting most successful strikes on Iran over the past 48h. But officials admit the videos don’t show the full picture — they’re selective, emphasizing US victories rather than the complete scope of the conflict.

FT: Mark Rutte’s suggestion that European allies would eventually 'come together' to heed the US president’s call to deploy naval assets in the Strait of Hormuz has irked officials in several European capitals.

MBS received phone calls Tuesday from King Philippe of Belgium, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, during which the leaders affirmed their countries’ solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid repeated Iranian attacks. (Saudi Gazette)

Erdogan is calling the war against Iran “Netanyahu’s survival battle”.

Politico: “The U.S. and Gulf countries used 800 Patriot missiles in the first five days of the Iran war”, says EU Defense chief Kubilius, but “their whole production is 750 per year."

Russian drone strikes Estonia power plant chimney, per Estonian internal security ISS statement. The drone entered Estonian airspace from Russian airspace. Auvere power plant, operated by the Enefit Power group, is located in northeastern Estonia, near RU border. insiderpaper.com/drone-from-r...

Al Jazeera: Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon says the country is not part of alleged US‑Iran talks, adding that it will continue strikes in Iran and aims to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear or ballistic missile capabilities

Ottawa: Canada strongly condemns Israel’s plans to occupy territory in southern Lebanon. Lebanon’s sovereignty & territorial integrity must not be violated. Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel must cease and they must disarm.

ONEST Explained: If Saudi Arabia and the UAE Enter the War Against Iran: What Comes Next for the Middle East www.onestnetwork.com/if-saudi-ara...

UN: “As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the international community must not lose sight of the situation in Gaza, said Nikolay Mladenov — official with President Trump’s Board of Peace across the shattered enclave on Tuesday in his first appearance in the UN Security Council.“

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NYT: Around 2,000 U.S. Paratroopers to Be Sent to the Middle East The order gives President Trump more options militarily as he considers diplomacy with Iran. It is unclear where the soldiers will go in the Middle East.

Wednesday.

New recruiting rules bump the age limit for recruits from 35 to 42. Easing restrictions on a single marijuana possession conviction “accounts for changes in society,” one expert said. taskandpurpose.com/news/army-en...

Trump on Kuwait: “They shot down three of our own planes with Patriot missiles. But it’s all good, the pilots survived and are still flying today.”

Telegraph: Iran has refused to negotiate with Donald Trump’s top envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, accusing them of “backstabbing”.