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German opposition parties AfD and BSW are joining forces in Saxony-Anhalt to demand an end to arms deliveries and financial aid to Ukraine, calling for diplomacy with Moscow and more spending on social care at home.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces sharp criticism over his spending priorities as he pledges another billion euros in military support for Kiev. Romanian MEP Diana Sosoaca backs the opposition initiative and attacks the EU leadership over Ukraine policy and national sovereignty.

The proposed state-level initiative seeks federal action; it does not itself end Germany’s Ukraine aid.

South Korea’s envoy recall, a disputed apology and a confidentiality agreement: former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko discusses the growing Seoul–Kiev row over a POW deal.

The former adviser to Ukraine’s prosecutor general argues Zelensky has sidelined the foreign ministry, neglected relations with Seoul and resisted admitting mistakes. He also challenges Kiev’s explanation that the dispute arose from a misunderstanding.

Palestinian farmers in Umm Safa say armed Israeli settlers have blocked access to their olive groves, threatening a harvest that sustains almost the entire village.

RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visits the West Bank community, approaches a settler outpost and meets a family who describe attacks, isolation and constant fear. The report also examines Israel’s ban on pro-Palestinian activists assisting villagers during the harvest.

Saudi Arabia has called for British support, and London has agreed to help as Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens.

RT’s Marina Kosareva examines Britain’s role in the previous Saudi-led campaign, its arms relationship with Riyadh and its colonial history in Aden. British academics and civil society groups warn further military assistance could expose the UK to complicity in violations of international humanitarian law, urging London to pursue de-escalation.

Turkey says its defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not authorize offensive military operations abroad. But with Houthi missiles and drones targeting Saudi airports and oil sites, the alliance has announced plans to rapidly deploy forces to the kingdom.

Ankara’s pact still awaits parliamentary ratification, while sending Turkish soldiers would require a separate decision. Erdogan has outlined possible intelligence, logistics and ammunition support. Opposition lawmakers reject deeper involvement, and the Houthis warn that even indirect assistance counts as joining the war.

RT’s Yasin Eken examines Turkey’s commitments, parliamentary hurdles and the risk of wider involvement.

The world was supposed to have too many people. That's what we were told. But now governments are worried about the opposite. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the plummeting global birth rates with Dr. Peter McCullough. Plus, can the government revoke your visa over anti-Semitic activity? Find out about a new task force that's attempting to do just that.

And finally, is this real? We'll find out why the internet thinks Russia is experiencing an outbreak of the plague.

Is the war with Iran about to start again? America Now anchor Ben Swann and former U.S. Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik discuss why the Pentagon is reportedly preparing new strike options. Also, podcaster Bobby Sauce joins the show to dig deeper into the Trump administration's plan to give millions of American children a head start on building wealth. Plus, America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn explains how Zohran Mamdani turned from left-wingers’ darling to being branded ‘traitor’ by his own supporters.

Is the International Criminal Court delivering justice or serving Western interests? Emmanuel Gonquoi, a commander from the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia, calls for African nations and developing countries to withdraw from the ICC, describing it as an instrument of neocolonialism.

Russia is seeking the extradition of current and former ICC presidents and several judges after Moscow convicted nine court officials over what it calls the unlawful persecution of Russian citizens.

Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin examines the ICC’s record in Africa. He says Africans make up more than 90% of those prosecuted by the court and argues that this imbalance undermines its claim to deliver international justice.

For decades, Indian diplomacy favored the path of non-confrontation and measured engagement, which allowed it to be both amicable and distant with most international players. And while this has helped India avoid direct conflicts, the consequences have caught up with it, especially in West Asia, as the confrontation between Iran and the US continues to ripple across the region. What does this mean for India’s strategy going forward?

To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Anil Trigunayat, a former Indian ambassador to several countries.