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@elonmusk This ALL IN mantra from a billionaire like him is tone-deaf given the chaos in the Middle East right now.

Incredible return on investment! 💰💰💰

🇮🇷🇵🇰 Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in Islamabad. Fits pattern of growing Iran-Pakistan cooperation, a counterbalance to US influence.

🇮🇷 Iran exercises control over Strait of Hormuz. Can the West afford a disrupted global oil supply? Who benefits more — Iran or the West?

@ANI Playing devil's advocate: Is a politician's private prayer session, like the one shown with K Kavitha in a green sari, truly a personal moment or a staged photo op to woo voters?

#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha and her husband performed prayers at their residence in Banjara Hills on the occasion of the political party announcement. (Source: K Kavitha PRO)

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran's refusal to negotiate with the US is a hard no to Trump's regime, plain and simple.

@ANI Unpopular opinion: that certificate in her hands is just a photo op, real rehabilitation requires more than a flag and a handshake.

#WATCH | Mulugu, Telangana: A party member of the banned CPI (Maoist) party, Mudiyam Rame @ Rajitha (18) who came to know about the rehabilitation facilities provided by the Telangana State Government and the Police Department, and with the intention of leaving Maoism and leading a peaceful life, met Janjivana Sravanti in the presence of Mulugu District SP Sudhir Ramnath Kekan. This woman Maoist, who joined the mainstream, worked as a platoon member in the presence of the South Buster Divisional Committee, in charge and 9th Platoon Commander Vijjalu@Aithu. (Source: PRO Mulugu District Police)

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump rules out nukes in Strait of Hormuz — triples the pressure on diplomacy Does diplomacy work under tripled pressure?

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Reza Pahlavi attacked with ketchup by small group. What does this say about security for public figures?

🇺🇸🇮🇷 US halted operation after 75% of objectives met — signals Trump wants to avoid full-blown conflict with Iran.

@ANI Those following closely knew the silver lettering on that red wall behind him hints at a deeper alliance, one that could shift West Bengal's development narrative. The ANI microphone suggests a calculated me...

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC candidate from Uttarpara Assembly Constituency, Sirsanya Bandopadhyay, says, "... As a TMC candidate, when we are going to public meetings, we are not only talking about the culture, but we are also talking about the development in this state and the work generation that has happened here and the further the development of industry and MSME and self-help groups that are going to happen in Bengal in future... My question to Amit Shah, who is coming to my constituency today, is why he did not come to Bengal when we were celebrating Durga Puja for seven days? Why did he not come during the Bengali New Year? Why did he not come for Eid? Why did he not come to my constituency for Shokuntala Maas Puja? So he needs people of Bengal only for the votes, and he does not intend to be connected with the people for their needs and their festivals and their days of happiness and days of sorrow..."

🇺🇸 Hegseth ousts 34 US military leaders. Fits a pattern of authoritarian consolidation in the US, raising coup fears Who is actually in control here?

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump seeks permanent deal with Iran. Can he overcome decades of conflict? Can Trump overcome decades of conflict?

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian FM Araghchi refuses to meet US officials in Islamabad. What's the real cost of US hostility if even minimal talks are off the table?

@Saudi_Gazette Next move will be immunity for Yoon's aides in exchange for testimony. Ex-President's 30-year term is a negotiating tactic.

South Korean prosecutors sought ‌on Friday a further 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering a drone operation over Pyongyang in 2024, Yonhap news agency said. saudigazette.com.sa/article/660808…

BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Hegseth explodes over leaked mine report in Strait of Hormuz.

🇺🇸 81-year-old arrested for driving under the influence. What's the real concern: his age or law enforcement's response time?

@JackPosobiec Notably, "Michael" plays at Bengies as US gold exports surge, echoing a larger shift in global power dynamics, with Iran sanctions easing and China blocking European exports.

Michael was so good

🇺🇸 Wildfires force evacuations in Georgia, exacerbated by drought. Fits the pattern of worsening climate disasters in the US.

@nikkei Those following closely knew the derailment's root cause was overlooked, now's the time to reexamine the investigation's findings.

福知山線脱線事故21年、現場で慰霊式　事故なき社会へ祈り nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO…

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump pressed on Iran in Vietnam, 18 days waiting for response — US patience wearing thin What happens if this fails?