Key takeaways:
- China quietly exempts $40 billion in U.S. goods from tariffs, signaling economic strain
- Houthi missile strikes near Israel's main airport, prompting vows of retaliation
- U.S. approves $310 million F-16 aid package for Ukraine, deepening military support
Houthi Missile Strikes Israel's Airport A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels landed near Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport, wounding six people and prompting flight cancellations. It marks the first successful Houthi strike on major Israeli civilian infrastructure, exposing a rare lapse in Israel's air defenses. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed retaliation, while the Houthis warned of more attacks to come. The strike comes as the U.S. and allies continue operations against Houthi positions in Yemen.
U.S. Deepens Military Support for Ukraine The Trump administration has approved up to $310 million in F-16 training and support services for Ukraine. The package includes aircraft upgrades, spare parts, and instruction for Ukrainian pilots and maintenance crews. It follows recent F-16 deliveries and is part of a broader NATO effort to modernize Ukraine's air force. Meanwhile, Putin hinted at the possibility of nuclear weapons use in Ukraine, while Zelensky rejected Russia's latest ceasefire offer as a PR stunt.
UK Counterterror Arrests British authorities arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, in a sweeping counterterrorism operation over an alleged plot to attack a UK target. In a separate operation, three more Iranian nationals were detained for suspected national security law violations. The arrests reflect growing concerns about Iran-linked threats on British soil, with MI5 previously warning of escalating Iranian aggression in the UK.