Today's Top Reports
Iraq
New security agreement proposed between Iraq and the US
Iraq's Defense Minister announced a proposed new security agreement with the US, which is currently under Trump administration review. The agreement aims to establish a lasting security partnership and intelligence cooperation. Al-Abbasi emphasized US troops in Syria are essential for regional stability until Syria builds adequate military capacity, warning premature withdrawal could create a power vacuum for militants. The Iraq-US security relationship is based on 2008 agreements, with the US providing $1.25 billion in military financing since 2015 and $590 million for weapons destruction. Both nations maintain ongoing security dialogues to address emerging threats. This event took place on 02/25/2025.
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Lebanon
Lebanon's PM states that military is responsible for defending the country
Lebanon's new Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, declared in his government policy statement that only state armed forces should defend the nation during war. Appointed after the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Salam emphasized that while Lebanon has the right to self-defense, only the state should possess weapons and take measures against Israel. This position directly challenges Hezbollah's justification for maintaining its arsenal, which the group claims is necessary for Lebanon's defense against Israel. This event took place on 02/25/2025.
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Philippines
US exempts Philippines and Taiwan from aid freeze
The Philippines welcomed the US exemption of $336 million in military assistance from President Trump's foreign aid freeze. This funding, intended for modernizing Philippine security forces, was part of a larger $5.3 billion release that also included aid for Taiwan and Ukraine. The exemptions were granted before a US judge ordered a temporary lift of the freeze on February 13. Philippine Ambassador Romualdez called this development a significant sign that the strong US-Philippines alliance remains intact under the Trump administration. This event took place on 02/25/2025.
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Russia
Putin moves to undercut minerals discussion
Putin offered the U.S. a deal to jointly exploit critical minerals (titanium, lithium, beryllium) from Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories, countering a pending US-Ukraine minerals agreement. He also proposed restarting aluminum exports to America, which plummeted from $1.7B in 2017 to $2.3M in 2024 due to sanctions. This offer came as Trump mentioned "economic development transactions" with Russia while US-Ukraine officials work on their own minerals deal that would give American companies access to Ukraine's reserves. Zelenskyy is open to this arrangement but wants security guarantees against Russia. This event took place on 02/25/2025.
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South Korea
Yoon defends martial law in his closing statement
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces removal from office as the Constitutional Court reviews his impeachment over a brief martial law declaration. Parliamentary lawyers compared him to past dictators, while Yoon defended his actions as a necessary warning about a national crisis, not an attempt at full martial rule. The decree lasted just six hours before being rescinded. Yoon is currently detained on separate criminal charges of leading an insurrection, making him the first sitting South Korean president to face a criminal trial. If removed, a new presidential election must be held within 60 days. The court has up to six months to decide. This event took place on 02/25/2025.
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