Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy implored European Union allies to overcome their divisions on the use of frozen Russian assets, saying fresh funding is critical for his war-battered economy to stay in the fight against Moscow. “I hope, God bless, we will get this decision,” Zelenskiy told Bloomberg's Oliver Crook in an interview in Kyiv. Otherwise “we will have to find an alternative, it’s a question of our surviving. That’s why we need it very much. And I count on partners.” 00:00 Zelenskiy on need ...

We are following major developments in that thwarted Halloween terror plot out of Michigan. Less than 3 days after the FBI announced that it stopped a planned attack, two Detroit area men now facing charges. >> According to the criminal complaint released today, the men discussed plans with another individual to carry out an attack here in the US on behalf of ISIS.They're now facing a long list of federal weapons charges. NBC News national law enforcement and intelligence correspondent Tom Winter joins us n ...

Drone Technology & Warfare - The industry acknowledges the significant role of drone warfare in recent conflicts [1] - The industry is involved in both building and procuring drones [1] - The industry possesses technology to intercept drones, exemplified by activities in Israel [1] Geopolitical & Weaponry - The industry possesses a diverse range of weaponry, including advanced jets and stealth aircraft like B-52s [2][3] - The industry emphasizes the importance of maintaining sufficient national stockpiles of weapons [3] - The industry is a significant arms supplier to the European Union [4] Conflict Resolution & Diplomacy - The industry aims to facilitate the end of the Russia-Ukraine war, acknowledging substantial casualties of thousands per week [4] - The industry indicates engagement in diplomatic efforts, including discussions with President Putin [5] - The industry suggests optimism regarding the resolution of both the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict [5]

Dear leaders, dear friends, and all those who can become our friends because you want safety and peace just as much as we do today. No one but ourselves can guarantee security. Only strong alliances, only strong partners, and only our own weapons.The 21st century isn't much different from the past. If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on weapons. It's sick.But that's the reality. Not international law, not cooperation. Weapons decide who survives.Excellencies, you know, perfectly well international ...

From @WSJopinion: NATO still relies on scarce, expensive weapons to intercept plentiful, cheap ones. In starker terms: The West likely lacks a credible response to sustained large-scale drone attacks, writes @JillianKayM. https://t.co/XSSGdj0aYS ...

Financial Markets Overview - The Dow is up 12% [1] - The S&P is up almost 14% [1] - NASDAQ is surging 18% [1] - The Bloomberg MAG Seven Index is up 19% [1] - Spot gold is up eight dollars the ounce, 3371% [1] - West Texas Intermediate crude is down 15% to 6629% [1] US Economic Policy & BLS - President Trump intends to announce a new Fed Governor and BLS Commissioner soon [1] - The President alleges the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data was rigged, but no evidence has been provided [1][2] - The former BLS chief is out, and the President will nominate a replacement [1] - Congress has been starving the statistical agencies of cash for years [2] - The response rate for the first May survey, which was revised downward significantly by the third one in July, was 42%, The final number was 89% response rate [2] Federal Reserve Board - Adriana Googler's departure creates an opportunity to nominate a new Fed Governor [1] - Jay Powell could stay on as governor until 2028, even if his term as chair is over in 2026 [2] - The market would assume that whoever is chosen would be that [2] International Trade & Tariffs - President Trump said he would hike India's tariff rate for buying Russian oil [1] - India responded, saying the targeting of the country is unjustified and unreasonable and will take necessary measures to safeguard its interests [1] - The PURL is a financing mechanism worth about 500 million euros, 570 $8 million [10] US-NATO-Ukraine - The U S would be providing more weaponry to Ukraine, but that distribution would be handled by NATO, and that NATO countries would pay for it [8] - The announcement of 570 $8 million worth of American weapons, munitions going to the Netherlands and then provided to the Ukraine is a big step forward [11]

Exclusive: Two top Senate Republicans laid out a plan Wednesday to allow allies to finance donations of U.S. weapons and military equipment to Ukraine https://t.co/9cpYbHwjrN ...

A pattern of high-value weapons seizures shows Iran is making new efforts to arm its militia allies across the Middle East https://t.co/lZQIQlj2HZ? ...

Geopolitics & Defense - Donald Trump offers weapons to Ukraine [1] Antitrust & Business - Trust-busters investigate the perfume industry [1] Health & Cognitive Science - Bilingual people may have healthier brains [1]

Geopolitical Implications - The deal involves European allies purchasing weapons for Ukraine, a shift from previous practices where the US either donated from its own stocks or funded purchases [1] Financial Aspects - European allies will finance the procurement of weapons for Ukraine, marking a change in funding mechanisms [1]