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Rheinmetall and Anduril are collaborating to create defense systems for Europe, amid increasing security expenditures across the continent.
Israel is experiencing a critical shortage of Arrow interceptors, leading to urgent efforts to bolster its defense capabilities in light of escalating tensions with Iran.
The geopolitical landscape is shifting as Trump's call for military action against Iran intensifies, raising concerns about a potential escalation of conflict in the region.
The EU is proposing stricter regulations on Russian oil and gas imports, aiming to reduce dependency and bolster sanctions in response to the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The U.S. Treasury is facing economic pressures, with retail sales declining sharply, triggering fears of recession and influencing market forecasts related to interest rates.

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US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action
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Sahar Emami lauded as ‘lioness’ and warrior after she kept broadcasting amid Israeli bombing of state broadcaster
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Mark Zuckerberg reported to be personally calling engineers to recruit for ‘superintelligence’ AI team
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Bank seeking to impose unified approach on sprawling global workforce
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