US judge blocks Trump's $1.8B fund for allies
A US federal judge has issued an order halting the Trump administration's plan to establish a $1.8 billion fund aimed at supporting allied nations. The fund, which critics have called a "slush fund," was frozen amid concerns over its legality and lack of congressional oversight. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the administration's foreign policy approach.
NATO and EU member states have strongly condemned Russia after a drone crashed into a residential block in Romania, a NATO member. The alliance confirmed the drone was of Russian origin despite Moscow's denials. NATO has reiterated its commitment to defend "every inch" of allied territory, raising tensions to new heights.
An emerging US-Iran deal risks unraveling Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's long-standing political legacy, according to analysts. Iran has warned of "utter ruin" if war restarts, while diplomatic efforts intensify. Iran's nuclear stockpile remains a central sticking point in the ongoing negotiations.