February 25, 2025
US
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning coverage centered on federal agencies' coordinated resistance to Musk's DOGE demands, with the Office of Personnel Management declaring email responses voluntary. Twenty-one tech staffers resigned in protest, refusing to participate in what they termed "dismantling of public services."
By afternoon, Macron's White House visit revealed deep US-Europe rifts over Ukraine policy. The French president openly challenged Trump's positions while attempting diplomatic finesse. Ukraine's parliament formally rejected elections during wartime, responding to Trump's suggestions.
Evening brought news of a US-Ukraine minerals deal, appearing as compensation for reduced military support. House Speaker Johnson struggled to secure votes for Trump's budget blueprint, which included Medicaid cuts. ICE operations faced disruption after agents' personal information leaked, while judges continued blocking various Trump executive orders.
By afternoon, Macron's White House visit revealed deep US-Europe rifts over Ukraine policy. The French president openly challenged Trump's positions while attempting diplomatic finesse. Ukraine's parliament formally rejected elections during wartime, responding to Trump's suggestions.
Evening brought news of a US-Ukraine minerals deal, appearing as compensation for reduced military support. House Speaker Johnson struggled to secure votes for Trump's budget blueprint, which included Medicaid cuts. ICE operations faced disruption after agents' personal information leaked, while judges continued blocking various Trump executive orders.
Israel
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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The military began presenting October 7 investigations to residents, revealing how force redeployments enabled Hamas's breach into Nachal Oz with only one guard present against 150 terrorists in three waves. The Mossad chief disclosed Operation Beepers details, claiming it contained less explosive material than anticipated but proved decisive against Hezbollah.
Former hostages continued shaping public discourse: Four recently released captives demanded Netanyahu prioritize freeing fathers of minors, while Ofri Bibas criticized his repeated public detailing of her family's murder. Agam Berger's first interview revealed captives received newspapers and wore hijabs.
By evening, Israel and Hamas reached agreement on returning four hostage bodies without ceremony, resolving the crisis that emerged after Saturday's staged hostage viewing. The deal enables completion of the first phase while maintaining prisoner exchanges.
Former hostages continued shaping public discourse: Four recently released captives demanded Netanyahu prioritize freeing fathers of minors, while Ofri Bibas criticized his repeated public detailing of her family's murder. Agam Berger's first interview revealed captives received newspapers and wore hijabs.
By evening, Israel and Hamas reached agreement on returning four hostage bodies without ceremony, resolving the crisis that emerged after Saturday's staged hostage viewing. The deal enables completion of the first phase while maintaining prisoner exchanges.
Germany
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning coverage focused on CDU-SPD coalition negotiations, with both parties exploring a €200 billion defense package through the outgoing parliament. France's willingness to extend nuclear deterrence to Germany emerged as Merz's first major policy initiative. AfD's unprecedented success in eastern regions expanded westward, reaching 52% in Duisburg districts.
By afternoon, UN dynamics shifted as the US aligned with Russia on Ukraine resolution, while Trump-Macron discussions revealed divergent European security visions. Reports surfaced of Russian offers to the US regarding rare earth minerals from occupied Ukrainian territories.
Evening brought internal SPD resistance to coalition terms, while BSW challenged vote counting accuracy. Mercedes's planned relocation of jobs to Hungary and Bundesbank's first deficit since 1979 highlighted economic pressures underlying political shifts.
By afternoon, UN dynamics shifted as the US aligned with Russia on Ukraine resolution, while Trump-Macron discussions revealed divergent European security visions. Reports surfaced of Russian offers to the US regarding rare earth minerals from occupied Ukrainian territories.
Evening brought internal SPD resistance to coalition terms, while BSW challenged vote counting accuracy. Mercedes's planned relocation of jobs to Hungary and Bundesbank's first deficit since 1979 highlighted economic pressures underlying political shifts.
France
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Following the Trump-Macron meeting, America joined Russia in a UN vote against supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity - a dramatic shift in US positioning that Moscow praised as "balanced." Macron's attempts to salvage the situation through personal diplomacy with Trump proved ineffective, despite surface cordiality.
The Le Scouarnec trial entered its second day, with his son testifying about separating "the man from the father" while investigators described the accused as "calculating." Meanwhile, drug trafficker Mohamed Amra's return to France concluded his Romanian escape attempt, leading to immediate indictment.
SFR's restructuring agreement with creditors marked a shift in French telecommunications, while Stellantis recalled 68,000 vehicles over fire risks. Malaysia Airlines announced renewed search efforts for flight MH370, ten years after its disappearance.
The Le Scouarnec trial entered its second day, with his son testifying about separating "the man from the father" while investigators described the accused as "calculating." Meanwhile, drug trafficker Mohamed Amra's return to France concluded his Romanian escape attempt, leading to immediate indictment.
SFR's restructuring agreement with creditors marked a shift in French telecommunications, while Stellantis recalled 68,000 vehicles over fire risks. Malaysia Airlines announced renewed search efforts for flight MH370, ten years after its disappearance.
Lebanon
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Parliament convened to discuss the ministerial statement, with over 70 MPs requesting to speak. Prime Minister Salam emphasized commitment to Resolution 1701 and Lebanese sovereignty, while President Aoun announced upcoming visits to Cairo and Riyadh.
By afternoon, tensions emerged during the parliamentary session, with heated exchanges between Speaker Berri and opposition MPs. Seven individuals were referred to military court for attacking UNIFIL vehicles near the airport with Molotov cocktails.
Evening developments centered on Israeli strikes near the Syrian-Lebanese border, particularly in the Bekaa region, while Energy Minister signed renewal of the Iraqi fuel agreement. Iran's reported "high alert" status amid concerns of potential Israeli-American strikes on nuclear facilities received substantial coverage across Lebanese media, connecting to broader regional developments.
By afternoon, tensions emerged during the parliamentary session, with heated exchanges between Speaker Berri and opposition MPs. Seven individuals were referred to military court for attacking UNIFIL vehicles near the airport with Molotov cocktails.
Evening developments centered on Israeli strikes near the Syrian-Lebanese border, particularly in the Bekaa region, while Energy Minister signed renewal of the Iraqi fuel agreement. Iran's reported "high alert" status amid concerns of potential Israeli-American strikes on nuclear facilities received substantial coverage across Lebanese media, connecting to broader regional developments.
Ukraine
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Russia launched a massive overnight attack with 213 drones and 7 missiles, with air defense intercepting 139 projectiles. The UN Security Council adopted a US-proposed single-sentence resolution on the war's anniversary, notably omitting mention of Russian aggression.
By midday, the World Bank released new reconstruction cost estimates of $524 billion, as European leaders positioned themselves against the US-Ukraine minerals agreement. The EU revealed a competing €200 billion aid package, while Poland announced additional €200 million military support.
Evening brought reports of a Russian strike on Kramatorsk causing 16 casualties, as Financial Times confirmed Ukraine and US reached agreement on mineral rights. Sources indicated Zelensky might sign the deal in Washington on February 28, potentially meeting Trump. The day ended with another drone hitting Kyiv, marking continued Russian pressure during negotiations.
By midday, the World Bank released new reconstruction cost estimates of $524 billion, as European leaders positioned themselves against the US-Ukraine minerals agreement. The EU revealed a competing €200 billion aid package, while Poland announced additional €200 million military support.
Evening brought reports of a Russian strike on Kramatorsk causing 16 casualties, as Financial Times confirmed Ukraine and US reached agreement on mineral rights. Sources indicated Zelensky might sign the deal in Washington on February 28, potentially meeting Trump. The day ended with another drone hitting Kyiv, marking continued Russian pressure during negotiations.
Palestine
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning reports focused on three infant deaths from severe cold in Gaza's camps, with the number rising to six by afternoon. The deaths prompted Hamas to appeal to mediators for humanitarian protocol implementation. Netanyahu maintained his position on extending phase one of negotiations without discussing war termination, while expressing support for Trump's Gaza resident relocation plan.
Israeli forces continued operations in West Bank camps, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem, where reports indicated the destruction of 40 buildings containing 100 apartments and 300 shops. By evening, a preliminary agreement emerged regarding the transfer of four Israeli bodies before Thursday, potentially resolving the seventh batch release crisis that began on February 23.
Israeli media acknowledged Hamas's sustained military capacity, while Bloomberg reported Israel's intention to maintain its position at the Egyptian border. Lapid proposed Egyptian management of Gaza for 15 years in exchange for debt relief.
Israeli forces continued operations in West Bank camps, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem, where reports indicated the destruction of 40 buildings containing 100 apartments and 300 shops. By evening, a preliminary agreement emerged regarding the transfer of four Israeli bodies before Thursday, potentially resolving the seventh batch release crisis that began on February 23.
Israeli media acknowledged Hamas's sustained military capacity, while Bloomberg reported Israel's intention to maintain its position at the Egyptian border. Lapid proposed Egyptian management of Gaza for 15 years in exchange for debt relief.
UK
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning brought Trump's claims about Putin accepting European peacekeepers in Ukraine, promptly denied by the Kremlin. US alignment with Russia in UN votes sparked criticism of a "new axis of evil." NATO scrambled jets as Russian nuclear-capable bombers struck Ukraine while US B-52s patrolled Russian borders.
PM Starmer announced Britain's largest defense spending increase since the Cold War, raising it to 2.5% GDP by 2027, funded through foreign aid cuts. The move preceded his scheduled meeting with Trump, prompting accusations of following US pressure.
By evening, reports emerged of Ukraine agreeing to share mineral resources with the US, marking a significant shift from Zelensky's previous rejection of similar proposals. This development followed three days of mounting pressure from Washington and reflected growing Ukrainian isolation as European influence in peace negotiations diminished.
PM Starmer announced Britain's largest defense spending increase since the Cold War, raising it to 2.5% GDP by 2027, funded through foreign aid cuts. The move preceded his scheduled meeting with Trump, prompting accusations of following US pressure.
By evening, reports emerged of Ukraine agreeing to share mineral resources with the US, marking a significant shift from Zelensky's previous rejection of similar proposals. This development followed three days of mounting pressure from Washington and reflected growing Ukrainian isolation as European influence in peace negotiations diminished.
Iran
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning coverage focused on joint Army-IRGC missile operations in the Indian Ocean, while energy crisis expanded to 27 provinces, forcing widespread closures. Lavrov's arrival in Tehran after meeting Erdogan generated extensive coverage, with state media emphasizing nuclear cooperation with Russia and China.
By afternoon, Araghchi's statements dominated headlines, ruling out direct US nuclear talks while maximum pressure continues. Tehran schools announced remote operations due to energy shortages, while industrial production showed decline from power outages.
Evening coverage shifted to economic concerns, with competition emerging between Iran, Russia, and Venezuela for non-sanctioned oil tankers. The day concluded with Mossad chief's statements about preventing Iranian threats, while state media maintained focus on military achievements and regional alliances.
By afternoon, Araghchi's statements dominated headlines, ruling out direct US nuclear talks while maximum pressure continues. Tehran schools announced remote operations due to energy shortages, while industrial production showed decline from power outages.
Evening coverage shifted to economic concerns, with competition emerging between Iran, Russia, and Venezuela for non-sanctioned oil tankers. The day concluded with Mossad chief's statements about preventing Iranian threats, while state media maintained focus on military achievements and regional alliances.
Russia
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning coverage centered on Putin's comments about rare earth metals and readiness to discuss military budget cuts with Trump. Russian media reported interception of 19 Ukrainian drones over three regions while emphasizing Ukraine's expected withdrawal from Kursk area.
By afternoon, Financial Times' report of Ukraine agreeing to US mineral rights demands dominated coverage, with Russian outlets highlighting Putin's counter-offer of access to Russian deposits. The Kremlin outlined steps for US-Russia relations restoration, while denying reported diplomatic meetings in Riyadh.
Evening brought news of Zelenskyy's planned Washington visit and Trump's suggestion for peacekeepers in Ukraine. Russian media emphasized European inability to agree on Russian asset seizures and portrayed Macron's White House visit as unsuccessful in securing Trump's support for European troop deployment.
By afternoon, Financial Times' report of Ukraine agreeing to US mineral rights demands dominated coverage, with Russian outlets highlighting Putin's counter-offer of access to Russian deposits. The Kremlin outlined steps for US-Russia relations restoration, while denying reported diplomatic meetings in Riyadh.
Evening brought news of Zelenskyy's planned Washington visit and Trump's suggestion for peacekeepers in Ukraine. Russian media emphasized European inability to agree on Russian asset seizures and portrayed Macron's White House visit as unsuccessful in securing Trump's support for European troop deployment.
Italy
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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The US joined Russia in opposing Ukraine's UN resolution, marking a shift in Western alignment. By morning, Trump's statement about EU peacekeepers and Putin's openness to the proposal revealed the underlying rare earth minerals negotiations.
Pope Francis's condition remained critical though stable, with Vatican sources reporting successful rest periods between oxygen treatments. His meeting with Cardinal Parolin suggested institutional continuity planning.
Minister Santanchè survived a no-confidence vote with 206 votes against 134, while Tajani clarified Italy's position on Ukraine deployment - only under UN mandate. The evening brought confirmation of a US-Ukraine minerals agreement, with Zelensky scheduled to meet Trump, suggesting the previous days' German election results accelerated Western strategic realignment.
Pope Francis's condition remained critical though stable, with Vatican sources reporting successful rest periods between oxygen treatments. His meeting with Cardinal Parolin suggested institutional continuity planning.
Minister Santanchè survived a no-confidence vote with 206 votes against 134, while Tajani clarified Italy's position on Ukraine deployment - only under UN mandate. The evening brought confirmation of a US-Ukraine minerals agreement, with Zelensky scheduled to meet Trump, suggesting the previous days' German election results accelerated Western strategic realignment.
Japan
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Early morning reports focused on UN Security Council's first neutral Ukraine resolution, while Japan's PM emphasized G7 unity. Coverage shifted to domestic transformation as Nikkei revealed projections of Chinese residents reaching 1 million by 2026, reshaping iconic areas like Akihabara and Dotonbori.
Coalition politics dominated midday as ruling bloc secured budget passage with opposition support, ensuring free high school education implementation. Toyota's successful steel price negotiations with Nippon Steel marked continued industrial adjustments.
Afternoon coverage returned to political investigations as former Abe faction accountants faced upcoming questioning. North Korean military capabilities gained attention through Ukrainian intelligence reports, while climate shifts brought unusual warmth to Tokyo, with temperatures reaching early April levels.
Coalition politics dominated midday as ruling bloc secured budget passage with opposition support, ensuring free high school education implementation. Toyota's successful steel price negotiations with Nippon Steel marked continued industrial adjustments.
Afternoon coverage returned to political investigations as former Abe faction accountants faced upcoming questioning. North Korean military capabilities gained attention through Ukrainian intelligence reports, while climate shifts brought unusual warmth to Tokyo, with temperatures reaching early April levels.
Netherlands
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning coverage focused on Poland's deployment of fighter jets against Russian attacks, while a UN Security Council resolution passed without naming Russia. Unilever's unexpected CEO replacement dominated business news.
By afternoon, American plans to impose harbor fees on Chinese vessels emerged as maritime sector news, while healthcare provider CZ faced increased supervision. The death of two businessmen in Sluiskil tunnel accident received attention.
Evening brought breakthrough reporting on Ukraine-US agreement regarding rare earth materials, marking significant shift from previous days' speculation about Trump's interest in Ukrainian resources. The deal's emergence followed days of diplomatic maneuvering, including Trump-Macron discussions and Putin's hint at European participation in talks.
Legal professionals issued warnings about threats to judicial independence, citing inadequate funding and increasing political pressure.
By afternoon, American plans to impose harbor fees on Chinese vessels emerged as maritime sector news, while healthcare provider CZ faced increased supervision. The death of two businessmen in Sluiskil tunnel accident received attention.
Evening brought breakthrough reporting on Ukraine-US agreement regarding rare earth materials, marking significant shift from previous days' speculation about Trump's interest in Ukrainian resources. The deal's emergence followed days of diplomatic maneuvering, including Trump-Macron discussions and Putin's hint at European participation in talks.
Legal professionals issued warnings about threats to judicial independence, citing inadequate funding and increasing political pressure.
India
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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The US position shift at the UN, siding with Russia on Ukraine resolutions while India maintained abstention, dominated morning coverage. This diplomatic realignment coincided with Trump administration's sanctions against four Indian companies over alleged Iran connections.
By midday, Delhi Assembly erupted as 21 AAP MLAs were suspended during presentation of CAG reports on liquor policy losses (₹2,002 crore) and other irregularities. Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar received a second life sentence in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Evening coverage shifted to CBSE's announcement of bi-annual Class 10 board examinations starting 2026, while rescue efforts continued at Telangana tunnel without breakthrough. The Maha Kumbh preparations for final royal bath dominated late coverage, with administration declaring no-vehicle zones and deploying additional security forces.
By midday, Delhi Assembly erupted as 21 AAP MLAs were suspended during presentation of CAG reports on liquor policy losses (₹2,002 crore) and other irregularities. Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar received a second life sentence in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
Evening coverage shifted to CBSE's announcement of bi-annual Class 10 board examinations starting 2026, while rescue efforts continued at Telangana tunnel without breakthrough. The Maha Kumbh preparations for final royal bath dominated late coverage, with administration declaring no-vehicle zones and deploying additional security forces.
Poland
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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Morning coverage focused on Russian air attacks near Polish airspace, with fighter jets scrambled in response. The incident coincided with the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
By midday, attention shifted to the arrests of former State Forests directors and a motion to lift MP Matecki's parliamentary immunity. These domestic developments occurred against the backdrop of emerging details about US-Ukraine minerals negotiations, following Trump's recent meeting with Duda.
Prime Minister Tusk's afternoon announcement of deportations for foreign gang members marked a shift in migration policy. The evening brought confirmation of Ukraine's agreement to US mineral terms, with reports that Washington had softened its demands. This development connects to previous days' coverage of Trump's peace conditions and European concerns about resource access to post-war Ukraine.
By midday, attention shifted to the arrests of former State Forests directors and a motion to lift MP Matecki's parliamentary immunity. These domestic developments occurred against the backdrop of emerging details about US-Ukraine minerals negotiations, following Trump's recent meeting with Duda.
Prime Minister Tusk's afternoon announcement of deportations for foreign gang members marked a shift in migration policy. The evening brought confirmation of Ukraine's agreement to US mineral terms, with reports that Washington had softened its demands. This development connects to previous days' coverage of Trump's peace conditions and European concerns about resource access to post-war Ukraine.
Spain
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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The Supreme Court's confirmation that Attorney General García Ortiz destroyed evidence dominated morning coverage, though the judge noted it "lacked criminal relevance." This revelation coincided with Carmen Pano's testimony confirming delivery of €90,000 to PSOE headquarters.
The autonomic debt relief program generated multiple confrontations: Junts threatened opposition after learning Andalusia would receive more than Catalonia, while Madrid's Ayuso was labeled "unsolidary" for rejecting the program. The initiative would add €1,900 per capita to Spain's debt.
Evening coverage shifted to Ukraine policy divisions, as Trump claimed Putin would accept European troops while meeting with Macron. The Copa del Rey semifinal provided late drama, with Barcelona and Atlético drawing 4-4 in an eight-goal spectacle that dominated final headlines.
The autonomic debt relief program generated multiple confrontations: Junts threatened opposition after learning Andalusia would receive more than Catalonia, while Madrid's Ayuso was labeled "unsolidary" for rejecting the program. The initiative would add €1,900 per capita to Spain's debt.
Evening coverage shifted to Ukraine policy divisions, as Trump claimed Putin would accept European troops while meeting with Macron. The Copa del Rey semifinal provided late drama, with Barcelona and Atlético drawing 4-4 in an eight-goal spectacle that dominated final headlines.
Turkey
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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The morning began with multiple FETÖ-related arrests at Maydonoz Döner restaurant chain, initially involving 9 suspects and later expanding to include judges. By early afternoon, MIT announced capturing Temir Dükancı, a key suspect in the 2013 Reyhanlı bombing, in Syria.
İmamoğlu's diploma investigation continued evolving as his lawyers held a press conference presenting documentation, while opposition figures revealed alleged political motivations behind the investigation. The case appears connected to broader legal pressures on opposition figures, including the Istanbul Bar Association leadership now facing 12-year prison terms.
Evening brought news of fatal accidents: three family members died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ankara, while a police officer died in a traffic collision in Konya. US-Ukraine minerals agreement details emerged, while reports indicated imminent İmralı prison visits.
İmamoğlu's diploma investigation continued evolving as his lawyers held a press conference presenting documentation, while opposition figures revealed alleged political motivations behind the investigation. The case appears connected to broader legal pressures on opposition figures, including the Istanbul Bar Association leadership now facing 12-year prison terms.
Evening brought news of fatal accidents: three family members died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ankara, while a police officer died in a traffic collision in Konya. US-Ukraine minerals agreement details emerged, while reports indicated imminent İmralı prison visits.
China
•25.02.2025
•Tuesday
•181 days ago
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State media morning coverage emphasized Xi-Putin communications regarding Ukraine, while international outlets focused on Germany's pivot away from transatlantic alliance. These parallel narratives merged with reports of US-Russia alignment against Europe at the UN.
PLA naval exercises near Australia received coordinated coverage across state outlets, connecting to previous days' military technology themes. Economic signals showed mixed results, with holiday consumption providing modest boost while Shenzhen announced significant tech investment.
Agricultural policy remained prominent through "San Nong" coverage, maintaining previous days' rural development focus. Hong Kong developments included both progress (airport recovery) and setbacks (Digital Art Fair cancellation, union law restrictions). Evening coverage returned to defense technology, highlighting missile systems at IDEX exhibition and quantum communication breakthroughs.
PLA naval exercises near Australia received coordinated coverage across state outlets, connecting to previous days' military technology themes. Economic signals showed mixed results, with holiday consumption providing modest boost while Shenzhen announced significant tech investment.
Agricultural policy remained prominent through "San Nong" coverage, maintaining previous days' rural development focus. Hong Kong developments included both progress (airport recovery) and setbacks (Digital Art Fair cancellation, union law restrictions). Evening coverage returned to defense technology, highlighting missile systems at IDEX exhibition and quantum communication breakthroughs.
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