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Greek PM Mitsotakis to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotaki will join over 130 delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs, at Pope Francis’ funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. Notable attendees include US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders.

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USA: Shooting at Florida University – Reports of One Dead and Six Injured

One person is dead and six others are injured after a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Police apprehended the suspected gunman and are investigating. A student described the attacker as a young white male firing a rifle and pistol, with over 15 shots heard in seconds. President Trump called the incident “horrific.”

Ouzo Talk Podcast: Trump’s ‘America First’ weakens US reliability, says Sinodinos

‘Don’t Underestimate Trump’ – Sinodinos on US Reliability & the Cost of ‘America First’ Ouzo Talk Podcast

Former Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Arthur Sinodinos AO has questioned America’s reliability as an ally under Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, warning that the U.S. must recognize its security is intertwined with Australia’s in the Indo-Pacific.

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Greece Anticipates Arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador

The Hellenic Republic eagerly awaits the arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominated by U.S. President Donald J. Trump as the next U.S. Ambassador to Greece. With Greek-American relations at a historic high, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other leaders express optimism for deepened ties, viewing Guilfoyle’s appointment as a testament to Greece’s strategic importance.

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EU May Tax Big Tech if Trump Trade Talks Fail, Von der Leyen Warns

The European Union, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is prepared to impose taxes on U.S. tech giants like Meta and Google if trade negotiations with President Donald Trump break down. Highlighting a pivotal shift in global trade, Von der Leyen warned of escalating tensions and promised protective measures to shield EU markets from a flood of Chinese goods.

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The EU is freezing its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. for 90 days — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will delay its initial countermeasures against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs for 90 days, signaling a willingness to negotiate. “We took note of President Trump’s announcement and want to give negotiations a chance,” she stated on X, noting strong member state support for the measures now paused.

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Netanyahu Attempts to Block F-35 Sale to Turkey: Already “Coordinated” with Rubio, Hopes to Convince Trump Today

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is lobbying U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump to block the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, citing Ankara’s expanding influence in Syria. During his White House visit on April 7, 2025, Netanyahu pressed Trump on the issue, following multiple discussions with Rubio in March and April. Israel fears Turkey’s control of Syrian bases, like T4, could threaten its security, especially as Ankara negotiates a defense pact with Damascus and deploys air defense systems.