Summary
Tensions are rising across the globe as Taiwan simulates defense against invasion while Lebanon faces mass evacuations. Meanwhile, Russia continues its deadly strikes on Ukraine as political debates over US involvement intensify.
Key Stories
Taiwan conducts live fire drills to prepare for invasion — Taiwan's military deployed rocket launchers and anti-tank missiles in a massive coastal exercise simulating a response to a Chinese amphibious assault.
Civilians flee Lebanese city as Israeli strikes loom — Traffic is backed up for miles in Tyre as families pack their belongings to escape expected Israeli attacks on the historic port city.
Russia hits Kharkiv leaving several dead and injured — A series of overnight drone strikes and shelling in the Kharkiv region killed three people and damaged homes, churches, and industrial sites.
US Congress moves to counter Chinese influence in Caucasus — The House of Representatives is pushing a new legislative act aimed at limiting China's growing footprint in the Caucasus region.
Trump claims power to issue dividends without Congress — Donald Trump has reportedly stated he can distribute two thousand dollar tariff dividend checks to middle class Americans by bypassing congressional approval.