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Trump Warns of Extra 10% Tariff on Nations Supporting BRICS Policies U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning that any nation aligning with the BRICS alliance in opposition to U.S. interests will face an additional 10% tariff. “Any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy,” Trump stated via social media. Trump has been a vocal critic of BRICS — a bloc originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and now expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran,…

The Unexpected Origins of America’s Most Iconic Snack: The Hot Dog When you think of classic American food, the hot dog is likely one of the first things that comes to mind. Found at nearly every baseball stadium, backyard barbecue, and highway rest stop, this humble yet beloved dish has become a true symbol of Americana. But what many don’t know is that the story of the hot dog began not in a stadium or at a summer picnic—but on a beach. Coney Island: The Cradle of the Hot Dog The roots of the American hot dog trace back to…

Israel Agrees to Attend Qatar Talks on Gaza Ceasefire despite Rejecting Hamas Amendments Israel has agreed to send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for indirect negotiations with Hamas regarding a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling Hamas’s proposed amendments “unacceptable.” The talks, facilitated by mediators from Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, aim to finalize an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. While Hamas claimed on Friday it had issued a “positive response,” sources say the group is seeking revisions, including assurances that hostilities won’t resume if negotiations for a permanent truce…

Texas Floods Leave 51 Dead, 15 Children Among Victims, as Rescue Efforts Intensify Central Texas is grappling with a devastating crisis as flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 51 people, including 15 children. Rescue teams, numbering in the hundreds, are urgently searching for those still missing — particularly in Kerr County, the hardest-hit region where 43 lives have been lost. Tragically, 27 children from a Christian youth camp near the Guadalupe River remain unaccounted for. Sheriff Larry Leitha of Kerr County emphasized the commitment of rescue teams, stating, “The work continues and will continue until everyone is…

The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated that Iran could resume enriching uranium for a potential nuclear bomb “in a matter of months.” This contradicts President Donald Trump’s claim that recent US strikes “totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities.1 Damage to Iranian Nuclear Facilities Grossi confirmed on Saturday that while the recent US strikes on three Iranian sites (Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan) caused severe damage, it was “not total.” He emphasized that Iran still possesses the “industrial and technological capacities” to resume uranium enrichment if they choose.2 This assessment aligns…

Iran Holds Mass Funeral for Military and Nuclear Leaders After Israel Conflict Iran is currently holding a state funeral for approximately 60 individuals, including high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists, who were killed during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The conflict concluded earlier this week with a ceasefire, following direct U.S. involvement that included the bombing of key Iranian nuclear sites. Large crowds gathered near Enghelab Square in central Tehran, with coffins draped in the Iranian flag and bearing portraits of the deceased commanders. Among those being laid to rest is Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s highest-ranking military officer and chief…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Declares US Strikes “Achieved Nothing Significant” on Nuclear Program Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has publicly asserted that recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were a failure, achieving “no achievements” and failing to “accomplish anything significant” to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program. This marks his first public address since a ceasefire with Israel was agreed upon earlier this week. Khamenei also characterized Iran’s retaliation against a US air base in Qatar as a “heavy blow” and threatened further strikes on US bases in the Middle East if Iran is attacked again, declaring victory over both Israel…

Reviving Ryukyuan Cuisine: The Women Bringing Okinawa’s Forgotten Food Back to Life For over four centuries, the Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now modern-day Japan. Although its distinctive cuisine nearly vanished over time, a cultural and culinary revival is quietly taking place, led by a dedicated group of Okinawan women. “You can tell a lot about someone just by looking at their tongue,” says Yukie Miyaguni in the kitchen of her apartment in Uruma, a city on Okinawa Island. A chef and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Miyaguni studies my tongue before sketching it on a whiteboard and prescribing…

Federal Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Blocked Trump’s Tariffs A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued Wednesday night, which blocked tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s decision reinstates Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers he invoked earlier this year. The court also requested both parties to submit written briefs on the issue, with deadlines set for early next month. In a post on Truth Social Thursday evening, Trump criticized the CIT decision, arguing that it undermines presidential…

“Watch the courts,” a well-connected diplomat quietly advised me during a recent trip to Washington DC, amid the latest wave of tariff chaos in the United States. Most attention was on a high-profile case in California, where Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom challenged President Donald Trump’s tariffs as unlawful. However, it was a different lawsuit brought before the U.S. Court of International Trade by a coalition of a dozen states and small businesses—that delivered a significant blow to Trump’s flagship trade policy. This development raises major questions: Will the broader reciprocal tariffs scheduled for July ever be implemented? Can the proposed…