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Senate war-powers resolution seeks to block U.S. attack on Venezuela

• A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a resolution to prevent the White House from launching military action on Venezuela without congressional approval.

• The measure comes after comments by Donald Trump suggesting a land attack might begin “very soon.”

• The bill signals rising Congressional concern over executive war-powers and sets up a potential legal/political showdown.

U.S. to host Congo and Rwanda leaders to sign peace/mineral-access deal

• Trump will host the presidents of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda today to sign a peace agreement aimed at ending conflict in eastern Congo.

• The accord also opens U.S. access to critical minerals — important for supply chains in tech and energy industries.

• The deal could reshape geopolitics and resource flows in a strategically important region.

Markets rebound globally on hopes of upcoming rate cuts

• Global stock markets, including in Asia and Europe, rose as investors bet on a forthcoming Federal Reserve rate cut.

• In Japan, a strong government bond auction boosted confidence — the 30-year bond sale was the strongest in over six years.

• Lower yields, a weaker dollar, and rising stock indexes reflect improving investor sentiment and risk-on appetite.

New export-control bill targets advanced U.S. AI chips to China

• A bipartisan U.S. Senate group introduced the Secure and Feasible Exports Chips Act to block the sale of advanced chips from Nvidia to China for 30 months.

• The move is part of an ongoing effort to limit Chinese access to cutting-edge AI technologies amid strategic competition.

• The legislation adds fresh pressure to U.S.–China tech tensions and may impact global semiconductor supply and AI development.

European leaders warn U.S. might abandon Ukraine

• Emmanuel Macron reportedly warned EU partners that the U.S. may not stand by Ukraine in the long run — stirring concern among allies.

• Friedrich Merz echoed calls for caution, and NATO officials underscored uncertainty about U.S. reliability.

• The developments underscore deepening European anxiety about trans-Atlantic commitments and future Ukraine support.