China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing’s key partners  Reuters China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences… [more]

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo causes minor damage, police say  CNN US embassy in Oslo hit by explosion, Norway police say  BBC ‘Loud bang,’ damage reported… [more]

Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at Voice of America  The New York Times Judge says Kari Lake unlawfully ran USAGM, voids Voice of America layoffs  CNN Judge says… [more]

Judge says Kari Lake unlawfully ran USAGM, voids Voice of America layoffs  CNN Judge voids Kari Lake’s actions as acting CEO of U.S. media agency  CBS News… [more]

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers help to Saudi Crown prince on combatting Iranian drones  The Guardian Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the… [more]

Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran U.S. media agency, voiding layoffs  The Washington Post Judge says Kari Lake unlawfully ran USAGM, voids Voice of America layoffs  CNN… [more]

Trump vows to ‘take care of Cuba,’ praises Venezuela cooperation at summit  NPR Trump warns of imminent action against Cuba at ‘Shield of Americas’ summit  ABC News… [more]

Laden Iranian ships depart Chinese port tied to key military chemicals  The Washington Post

Israel Strikes Oil Facilities in Iran  The New York Times Day 8 of Middle East conflict — Trump signals plans to escalate attacks, Iran vows to… [more]

Trump Assembles a New Coalition to ‘Eradicate’ Cartels  The New York Times Noem thanks Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role after DHS… [more]