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🇦🇪🇺🇸 Prominent UAE Billionaire Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor full letter to Trump. Mr. President Donald Trump, A direct question: Who gave you the authority to drag our region into a war with Iran? And on what basis was this dangerous decision made? Did you calculate the collateral damage before pulling the trigger? Did you consider that the first to suffer from this escalation will be the countries of the region? The people of this region also have the right to ask: Was this your decision alone, or did it come under pressure from Netanyahu and his government? You have placed the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Arab nations at the heart of a danger they did not choose. Thankfully, we are strong and capable of defending ourselves, and we have armies and defense systems protecting our nations. But the question remains: Who allowed you to turn our region into a battlefield? Before the ink dried on the Board of Peace initiative that you announced in the name of peace and stability, we now find ourselves facing military escalation that threatens the entire region. So where did those initiatives go? And what is the fate of the commitments made in the name of peace? Most of the funding proposed for those initiatives came from the region itself, and from Arab Gulf states that contributed billions of dollars on the basis of supporting stability and development. These countries have the right to ask today: Where did this money go? Are we funding peace initiatives or financing a war that puts us at risk? More dangerously, your decision does not only threaten the peoples of the region but also the American people, whom you promised peace and prosperity. Today, they find themselves in a war financed by their taxes, with costs — according to the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) — ranging between $40–65 billion for direct military operations, and potentially reaching $210 billion including economic impacts and indirect losses if the conflict lasts four to five weeks. Even Americans themselves are being sacrificed in a war they have no stake in. You also violated your promises not to get involved in wars and to focus only on America and place it as your top priority, as you ordered foreign military interventions during your second term that included seven countries: Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, Nigeria, Syria, Iran, and Venezuela, in addition to naval operations in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific. You ordered more than 658 airstrikes abroad in your first year of rule, which is equivalent to the total number of strikes during Biden’s entire term, whom you previously criticized for dragging the United States into foreign wars. These numbers have strongly reflected on your approval ratings among Americans, which declined since the start of your second term, dropping by 9% within 400 days. These figures clearly show something: Even within the United States, there is growing concern about being dragged into a new war and about putting American lives, the economy, and the future at risk unnecessarily. True leadership is not measured by war decisions but by wisdom, respect for others, and pushing toward peace. If these initiatives were launched in the name of peace, then we have the right today to demand full transparency and clear accountability.

@DrClownPhD Haha, this really takes me back 😂

Back when Scary Movie was actually funny. 🤣

@PopBase It’s a great display no doubt, but me? I’m not getting that close to hold the bull by its horn o 😂 I’ll admire the art from a safe distance and observe 😂.

Behind the scenes footage of the photoshoot for Kacey Musgraves’ new album ‘Middle of Nowhere.’ (📸: jennybirddd on IG)

Electrorefining, in simple terms, is a cleaner and more controlled way to purify uranium. From an energy lens, that matters because: 🏹 It improves efficiency and reliability in handling nuclear materials 🏹 It reduces dependency on older, less flexible systems 🏹 It strengthens long-term nuclear supply resilience, which is part of the broader energy security equation Even though Y-12 is primarily tied to national security, nuclear capability always sits close to the energy conversation. Why? Because nuclear materials, expertise, and infrastructure overlap with civilian nuclear power, which remains one of the few large-scale, low-carbon energy sources. So this isn’t just about weapons or history, it’s about future readiness. In a time when energy infrastructure globally is being tested, nations are reinforcing any system that gives them control, stability, and independence.

NEW - U.S. NNSA restarts uranium purification at Y-12 using a new electrorefining process—the site's first new nuclear capability in over 20 years—as demolition of the Alpha-2 building, used in the Manhattan Project to enrich uranium for the first atomic bombs, is completed.

When you look at what’s happening, energy infrastructure being targeted, supply routes under pressure, and geopolitical tensions rising, it creates a fragile environment where prices don’t just move based on supply and demand anymore, but on risk, fear, and uncertainty premiums. So honestly, it’s not even about fear of $180 oil… that’s just a number. The deeper issue is that we’re watching, in real time, how critical energy systems are being exposed. Pipelines, shipping lanes, refineries, once those become part of conflict calculations, the market reacts fast and often aggressively. The truth is, the “fear” isn’t just now, it’s been building. And if these patterns continue, every corner of the world will feel it, not just oil-dependent economies. Energy sits at the center of everything, so once it shakes, everything else follows.

JUST IN - Saudi oil officials fear oil prices could rise above $180 a barrel — WSJ

JUST IN - Saudi oil officials fear oil prices could rise above $180 a barrel — WSJ

An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim of the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year, a family lawyer said. cnn.it/41e5Q5R

That’s not someone thinking about borders or policies… that’s just a kid whose family is trying to find something better. There are real people, families who simply want safety, stability, and a chance at a better life beyond whatever struggles they left behind. It’s not always about breaking rules; sometimes it’s about survival, hope, and giving your child a future. When a decision like that comes down, it doesn’t just affect paperwork, it affects lives, dreams, and a child’s sense of security. And that’s the sad part… people just trying to breathe a little easier, to live without fear, and it still doesn’t work out for them.

An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim of the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year, a family lawyer said. cnn.it/41e5Q5R

@damnimflyy @HappyPunch My bad 😔

@BLISEARTH @HappyPunch nigga he didn’t say that , that was Ryan

Jose Benavidez Jr just pressed Ryan Garcia for calling him washed 😳 “You were talking sh*t on some comments. I don’t like all that. If you say sorry, I got you.”

🇮🇷 Iran publicly hanged 19-year-old champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi after torturing him into a confession. His crime: protesting.

🇺🇸🇯🇵 Japan's PM just yelled "JAPAN IS BACK" and Trump stood there grinning like a proud dad. This woman studied the Trump formula and ran with it😂

🚨🇮🇷 Iran the night before Nowruz. Women without hijabs, dancing in the streets, all illegal.

Nowruz has always been about renewal, hope, and a fresh start, and seeing people express joy like that, even under restrictions, shows something deeper than just celebration. No matter how structured or disciplined a system is, there are always moments where humanity pushes through. People naturally want to feel free, to celebrate, to live. You can delay that, suppress it, but you can’t erase it. Sometimes it takes years of struggle, sacrifice, and even suffering before you start to see that shift. When it finally begins to show, it’s not loud at first… it’s in small acts like dancing, smiling, stepping outside fear.

🚨🇮🇷 Iran the night before Nowruz. Women without hijabs, dancing in the streets, all illegal. Despite the regime's best efforts to scare people into obedience, something has shifted in how Iranians move now.

When you’re dealing with a figure like Donald Trump, it’s not just about policy, it’s about style, energy, and messaging. You can tell some leaders study that approach closely and adapt to it. It’s almost like understanding someone’s “language.” If you want to connect, you have to meet them where they are, tone, confidence, even the theatrics. Not in a fake way, but in a way that builds rapport and gets results. Like, if you want to play with a dog, you don’t approach it stiff or distant, you come in friendly, you understand its behavior, and that’s how you earn trust.

🇺🇸🇯🇵 Japan's PM just yelled "JAPAN IS BACK" and Trump stood there grinning like a proud dad. This woman studied the Trump formula and ran with it😂

A young athlete, someone who represents discipline, hope, and national pride, losing his life like that sends a very heavy message. Athletes are supposed to inspire a nation, not become symbols of fear. I believe strongly in freedom of expression. People should be able to speak, protest, and be heard without facing the ultimate punishment. A country like Iran, with its rich history and influence, has so much potential on the global stage, but moments like this raise serious concerns about human rights and justice. There are always ways to handle crimes or dissent with firm but fair consequences, execution, especially for someone so young, feels irreversible and extreme. Young voices, even when they challenge authority, are part of a nation’s future. Silencing them permanently is not a solution, it’s a loss.

🇮🇷 Iran publicly hanged 19-year-old champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi after torturing him into a confession. His crime: protesting. Athletes represent everything a society should aspire to. Executing them is the regime sending a bleak message.

The ongoing, U.S.–Israeli strike campaign against Iran popularly referred to as Operation Epic Fury, has already triggered global protests and domestic dissent in the U.S. and abroad. Demonstrations opposing the 2026 Iran war have erupted across American cities and internationally, with people demanding an end to foreign military intervention. During the current conflict, his public profile has been quieter than other senior officials, raising questions about whether he is distancing himself from the administration’s approach. People around the world and especially in democratic societies have access to real information about the human, economic, and political costs of war. That transparency means governments that are perceived as unresponsive to popular concerns about conflict and its impacts risk long‑term political costs. And just as importantly, people remember when leaders listen, or fail to listen, to what citizens are saying. In a democratic context, disconnects between government actions and public sentiment often shape electoral outcomes just as much as policy itself.

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 The Iran war is already shaping 2028 Vance hasn't decided whether to run in 2028, telling close associates his fourth child coming this summer and family life take priority. But the people around him are already gaming out how this war defines the next Republican primary. If the conflict drags on for months, whoever seeks the GOP nomination will have to answer for it. Vance built his political identity on opposing forever wars. Now he's the vice president of an administration running one. Every week Operation Epic Fury continues, the distance between his brand and his record grows wider. Source: WaPo

So while the sheer volume of strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces demonstrates intense coordinated military pressure, a strategic view reminds us that: 🎯Strike quantity isn’t the same as decisive strategic collapse. 🎯Iran’s military depth and adaptability remain significant factors. 🎯Enduring capabilities, such as missile inventories, dispersed defenses, and regional influence, mean the conflict is far from settled. In other words, these strikes aim to weaken Iran’s systems, but they don’t magically erase Iran’s strengths. Any long‑term outcome will depend on how both sides adapt, conserve resources, and integrate diplomatic and ground strategies, not just air power alone.

U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out over 16,000 strikes on Iranian targets in less than three weeks. Israel conducted about 8,500 strikes using 12,000 munitions, while U.S. forces hit at least 7,800 targets and damaged or destroyed more than 120 Iranian vessels. Source: WSJ

@Kintsurugi @InsaneReality 💪

@BLISEARTH @InsaneReality I like to say "not my clown, not my circus" 🥳

Humans will normalize anything if it happens enough

What used to be uninteresting, a run around the deck, can suddenly become real‑time location intelligence that others can exploit. In that sense, this isn’t just a simple mistake: it exposes a gap between personal digital habits and broader economic/security realities. The cost of such leaks isn’t just embarrassing, it can affect military operations, intelligence balances, and the way countries allocate resources to protect sensitive information. So while the carrier’s broader deployment may have been publicly known, revealing its real‑time coordinates through a fitness app was still a serious lapse, one that underscores how intertwined economics, technology, and national security are today.

A French naval officer unknowingly revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by sharing a public workout on the fitness app Strava. His run, recorded at sea, made it possible to pinpoint the carrier’s position in the Mediterranean near Cyprus. Although the carrier’s deployment was public, sharing its exact real-time location is a serious security risk. Source: Le Monde

@Djoko_UTD Every spot on the court comes with its own mental test, because every player has to deal with the frustration of missed opportunities, and you see it happen all the time.

This is by far the worst imo. Sabalenka after losing the Final, Alone in the locker room. Just shows how tough the sport can be…. Mentally Tennis >>> any other sport..