Clash Report

UAE candidate Lana Nusseibeh finished fourth in the first UN Security Council straw poll to select the next UN secretary-general, securing seven votes in favour, six against and two abstentions.

Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan led with 11 favourable votes.

Nusseibeh faces criticism over the UAE’s alleged support for Sudan’s RSF, while Türkiye nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu shortly after the vote.

Source: MEE

Germany’s Bundestag budget committee cleared funding in the 2027 defense plan for 16 more Airbus A400M transports in a tactical fit, and for additional MEKO A-200 frigates.

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White House staff must obtain prior approval before meeting lobbyists under new rules introduced by Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

The move marks a shift from predecessor Susie Wiles, who maintained close ties with Washington lobbyists and business leaders.

The administration says the restrictions are intended to ensure staff prioritize Trump's agenda over lobbying interests.

Source: POLITICO

Bessent:

I'm quite confident that the economy is in very good shape.

There's nothing that's setting off any alarm bells for me right now.