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• President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), but the pick has sparked controversy after Clayton refused to acknowledge Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. • The nomination follows the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard and the tenure of acting DNI Bill Pulte, who has faced criticism over his national security experience and accusations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

• President Tharman Shanmugaratnam concluded a state visit to Malaysia, emphasizing the need for both nations to collaborate in driving ASEAN's economic growth. • The two countries aim to focus on high-potential sectors, specifically targeting advancements in green energy and the digital economy.

• On 4 March 2026, a US military vessel torpedoed and sank the unarmed Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. • The attack resulted in over 80 deaths and more than 30 injuries among Iranian sailors who were returning home from the Indian Navy's biennial Exercise MILAN.

• AgEagle Aerial Systems (UAVS) stock rose 3.73% to $0.78 today, driven by increased investor interest and the company's recognition as a major competitor in drone software. • This upward movement follows a period of sustained bearish momentum, though recent technical shifts are creating a more balanced outlook for the stock.

• The Supreme Court upheld a two-year prison sentence for Rep. Kweong Seong-dong of the People Power Party (PPP) on Thursday. • The ruling follows convictions for accepting illegal political funds sourced from the Unification Church.

• The 719 lawmakers of the European Parliament are beginning a six-week summer recess. • Despite the break, political maneuvering continues as members prepare for upcoming legislative battles and strategic shifts.

• France's National Assembly has granted final approval to a bill permitting adults with incurable illnesses to access lethal medication for assisted dying. • Separately, a similar proposal in England and Wales suggests allowing adults with less than six months to live to apply for assisted death, pending approval from two doctors and an expert panel.

• France’s National Assembly is preparing to give final approval to a bill that would allow adults suffering from incurable illnesses to access lethal medication. • The legislation aims to provide a legal framework for assisted dying, ensuring patients with terminal conditions have a regulated way to end their suffering.

• President Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to lead the nation's intelligence agencies, but the pick is facing significant opposition from Democrats. • The conflict centers on Clayton's views and actions regarding the 2020 election, creating a hurdle for his confirmation process.

• Jay Clayton has been nominated to lead the U.S. intelligence community amid White House efforts to use declassified intelligence to highlight election security concerns. • During his nomination process, Clayton faced criticism from Democrats after dodging questions regarding the legitimacy of the 2020 election.

• The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at making daylight saving time permanent across the country. • The legislation seeks to "ditch the switch," eliminating the biannual practice of shifting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall.

• Jay Clayton appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to become the director of national intelligence. • The hearing follows a 28-day delay after President Donald Trump abruptly ordered Clayton not to appear during his originally scheduled June hearing.