Today's Top Reports
China
China says it is ready for war with the US
China has issued a warning, stating its readiness for any type of war with the US, in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The Chinese government has imposed additional tariffs on US goods, targeting American farmers who voted for Trump. The US has imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on imports from China. The situation is escalating, with both countries imposing retaliatory measures. The new Chinese tariffs will come into effect on March 10. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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China to increase defense spending by 7.2 percent
China's defense budget will increase by 7.2% in 2025, matching last year's growth rate. At $245.7 billion, it remains less than a third of US military spending despite having more personnel. The increase comes amid military modernization and US-China strategic competition, with spending at 1.6% of GDP. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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Chinese premier says China to ""firmly advance"" reunification with Taiwan
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged to ""firmly advance"" Taiwan reunification while opposing foreign interference. China has intensified military pressure on Taiwan and dropped ""peaceful"" from previous statements. Li expressed the desire to work with ""fellow Chinese in Taiwan"" toward China's national rejuvenation. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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Romania
Romania declares Russian officials personae non grata
Romania has declared the Russian embassy's military attache and his deputy persona non grata due to alleged acts contravening diplomatic rules, as governed by the Vienna Convention. This move comes amid tensions over the war in Ukraine and allegations of electoral interference. Russia has vowed to respond to the decision, following a similar move by Romania in May when it declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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Sudan
RSF signs transitional constitution
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups have signed a transitional constitution, which aims to establish a parallel government in Sudan. This move comes as the country is embroiled in a two-year conflict with the army, resulting in mass displacement, hunger, and violence. The RSF-led constitution outlines a federal, secular state with a single national army and provisions for elections, but its legitimacy and future operations are uncertain. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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United States
Trump administration rejects Arab plan for Gaza
The White House has rejected an Arab plan for post-war Gaza management, instead supporting President Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and relocate its two million residents. NSC spokesperson Brian Hughes stated that Gaza is currently uninhabitable due to debris and unexploded ordnance. The Arab plan proposed establishing a temporary committee of Palestinian technocrats to manage Gaza before transferring control to the Palestinian Authority, emphasizing that Palestinians should remain in Gaza. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
The Trump administration has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine as part of a broader review of assistance to Kyiv. This decision was made to encourage Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in peace talks to end the war. CIA Director John Ratcliffe and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz expressed optimism that negotiations would resume shortly. This event took place on 03/05/2025.
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