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@MarioNawfal Any proposal affecting Al-Aqsa's custodianship would be highly sensitive and likely draw strong reactions across the region. For now, the key question is whether these reported discussions translate into any official policy changes.

🇬🇧🇯🇴🇺🇸🇮🇱 Britain made its position clear on the US-Israel plan to strip Al-Aqsa's custodianship. The UK Foreign Office: "Jordan's role as custodian of the Holy Sites must be respected. The historic status quo must be respected." Short statement. Loud message. Here's what's actually being discussed behind closed doors: Jared Kushner and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee are reportedly pushing to: - Transfer custodianship away from Jordan entirely - Convert Al-Aqsa into a "multi-faith centre" with equal Jewish access - Give Israel veto power over imams and sermons - Formally allow large-group Jewish prayer inside the mosque Jordan has held this custodianship since 1994. Before that, going back centuries. Changing it would be one of the most explosive decisions in modern Middle East history. Watch whether France, Turkey, and the Arab League follow. Source: Middle East Eye (Telegram)

@MarioNawfal Smith's argument is that voter dissatisfaction in California could become a political liability for Newsom nationally, though the 2028 race is still a long way off and many factors could shape it.

🇺🇸 Stephen A. Smith says Republican performances in CA are proving: Gavin Newsom has "ZERO" shot at the presidency in 2028. “If people in a blue state like California are entertaining seriously putting Republicans in charge, could you imagine what other states are contemplating?” “To indict California is to indict him. He’s been the governor since 2018.”

@MarioNawfal A serious incident for Lufthansa and Boeing. The focus now will be on determining what caused the landing gear failure and whether anyone was injured.

@AJEnglish @MacalpineAudrey The agreement could be an important step toward improving minority rights and easing tensions between Ukraine and Hungary, if its commitments are fully implemented.

Ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine hope a new agreement between the two countries would strengthen their rights. Al Jazeera’s @MacalpineAudrey reports from western Ukraine.

@FoxNews Fetterman's comments suggest growing frustration within his own party, with the controversy continuing to raise questions about the candidate's credibility and political future.

NEW: Senator John Fetterman slams fellow Democrat and embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following a string of damaging personal controversies. "Well, he lied to everybody. He said that there wasn't any after his Nazi tattoo situation, and now there's more and more other things." “So I assume, you know, it's like they say, for every ranch you see in Texas, there are 50 that you haven't seen. So I'm sure there are plenty more ranches in P Hustle's life."

@MarioNawfal If implemented, the proposal would likely spark debate over the tradeoff between emissions reductions, consumer choice, tire performance, and long-term costs. Supporters see efficiency gains, while critics argue it could increase expenses and reduce available options for drivers.

🇺🇸 Could CA ban aftermarket tires in the name of saving the planet? The state wants to reduce tire energy use on its vehicles so less CO2 goes into the atmosphere. OEM tires on new cars are manufactured for low rolling resistance (better fuel economy/lower emissions). The problem: they aren't as good and don't last as long. Most aftermarket tires have higher rolling resistance for better overall performance, but many would be banned under the new rules. Phase-in starts in 2028. By 2031, the rules get even stricter. Drivers will pay more. Landfills will fill faster. CA will call it a climate win.

@Reuters A major loss for literature and film. Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis gave millions of people a powerful and deeply personal view of life in Iran, exile, and the struggle for freedom. Her work will continue to inspire readers around the world.

Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French author of graphic novel 'Persepolis', dies aged 56 reut.rs/4uzRGsh reut.rs/4uzRGsh

@business The comments reflect ongoing tensions over how high-profile figures respond to tragic events, with the debate extending beyond the crime itself into politics and public discourse.

Keir Starmer called out Nigel Farage and Elon Musk for their reactions to Henry Nowak’s murder. Get the Readout with Julian Harris. bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

@Reuters The World Cup is about more than football. It's also a chance for host cities to showcase their culture, cuisine, and local identity to millions of visitors from around the world.

Host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are putting some of their best-known dishes in the spotlight as they prepare to welcome visiting fans across Mexico, Canada and the United States reut.rs/3PVjqJx

@MarioNawfal @ProjectFearX Interesting claim, but until it's confirmed by official sources, it's best to treat it as speculation. Secretive test flights around Area 51 often fuel rumors about next-generation aircraft.

🇺🇸 Area 51 just got busted on thermal cam: Project Fear filmed a mystery jet that looks like Boeing’s secret F-47 6th-gen fighter. First real sighting of the Air Force’s next stealth monster? Source: @ProjectFearX

@Reuters A major aircraft order would signal confidence in long-term travel demand and Singapore Airlines' plans for future growth and fleet modernization.

Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say reut.rs/3QmwdEX reut.rs/3QmwdEX

@MarioNawfal A heated exchange that highlights just how polarized the political debate has become, with both sides accusing the other of using divisive rhetoric.

🚨🇺🇸 DHS Sec Mullin absolutely torched Rep. Shri Thanedar live: “You throw out nationalism, Nazism... and your party is the one supporting the guy with a Nazi tattoo on his chest.” 🤭

@visegrad24 The violence and attacks on emergency services are deeply concerning, but it's important to focus on the individuals responsible rather than generalizing about broader communities.

BREAKING: A mob of second and third-generation migrants is rioting in central Brussels. Public and private property is vandalized, fires are started and the police as well as firefighters are coming under attack with rocks and fireworks. This is the EU’s capital city 🇪🇺🇧🇪

The talks appear to show some diplomatic movement, but the core obstacle remains unchanged. As long as disarmament and security guarantees remain central demands for one side and red lines for the other, a breakthrough will be difficult. Whether this round is different will depend on whether negotiators can find a compromise on those issues.

🇵🇸🇮🇱 Hamas and Palestinian factions are meeting in Cairo to push a single-package deal. Ceasefire enforcement, Israeli withdrawal, and allowing the national committee into Gaza, all tied together. The pressure on the other side: mediators have told the factions that Israel is threatening to expand military operations and intensify assassinations if disarmament talks don't move. A Hamas source called preliminary meetings with mediators "good" with points to build on. Others in the room were less optimistic, noting that mediators keep linking every issue back to disarmament, which remains the one condition Hamas has shown no willingness to meet. The gap between "good preliminary meetings" and "they keep making it about disarmament" is where every Gaza negotiation has died for the last two years. Is this round different? Source: AFP

@MarioNawfal Interesting thesis. If LitVM can successfully bring smart contracts to Litecoin and sustain real user activity without relying on token incentives, it could give one of crypto's oldest networks a meaningful new use case beyond payments and value transfer.

Litecoin should not still be here. It launched in 2011, watched thousands of flashier coins promise to replace it, and quietly buried almost all of them. The survivor everyone wrote off is about to do the one thing nobody expected. In this conversation, Roc and Aztec of LitVM walk through a major expansion that finally brings smart contracts to one of crypto's oldest names. Their argument is that the recent downturns, which they attribute to predatory shorting, are masking a quieter trend, with capital steadily rotating back into proven legacy assets that have already weathered more than a decade of cycles. The project itself is a purpose-built layer-two (L2) modular stack that brings Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility natively to Litecoin. They point out that while the major chains support dozens of layer twos, LitVM is the only one building on Litecoin, using zero-knowledge cryptography to let users launch smart contracts and real-world assets trustlessly. Here is the part that should make you pay attention. With no airdrop incentives dangled in front of anyone, the testnet has already crossed 40 million transactions and 3 million unique active wallets, which means people are showing up for the technology rather than a payout. Roc and Aztec explain what that signals, and why they believe the oldest survivor in crypto might be the one writing its most important chapter yet... @LitecoinVM Disclaimer: This content was produced in collaboration with the other party and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct your own research before making any decisions. 00:00 Mario Nawfal, Roc, and Aztec break down the current market cycle and the reasons capital is returning to legacy chains. 04:40 The founders address crypto's narrative crisis and why sovereign networks are essential against financial weaponization. 13:51 The discussion shifts to LitVM and how it delivers smart contract and EVM functionality directly to the Litecoin network. 23:14 The team elaborates on LitVM's position as Litecoin's exclusive layer two and their community-driven distribution strategy. 35:48 The founders reveal strong organic testnet numbers before Mario closes out the session.

@business A team's departure can have a major impact on downtown businesses, local revenue, and the identity of a city’s sports culture.

Dallas is about to learn what happens when pro sports teams leave their longtime downtown home bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

@MarioNawfal The scenes are concerning, but it's important to focus on the actions of those involved rather than making broad assumptions about entire communities.

🇧🇪 Absolute chaos today in Brussels… Scooters on fire, bus stops wrecked, fireworks being launched at police, thick smoke covering parts of the city center. It was a student protest. 84-88% of Brussels’ youth are of foreign origin. Go figure.

The report suggests Iran is allowing limited cooperation with the IAEA, including visits to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, while continuing to restrict inspectors' efforts to verify the status, quantity, and location of its enriched uranium stockpile. The IAEA has repeatedly said that restoring access to this material is urgent and necessary for effective monitoring. A lack of access makes it harder for the watchdog to independently verify Iran's nuclear activities and maintain continuity of oversight.

Iran permitted monitors at the United Nations atomic watchdog this week to visit its Bushehr nuclear power plants while stonewalling inspectors’ demands to verify the condition and location of its enriched uranium stockpile. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

@Osint613 The statement reflects Iran's long-standing position that Israeli withdrawal from disputed and occupied areas in Lebanon is necessary for lasting regional stability, a demand Tehran has repeatedly linked to ceasefire and broader peace efforts.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards: The region will never be stable unless Israel withdraws from occupied areas in Lebanon.

@business Private credit may be drawing more scrutiny, but strong demand for major public offerings shows investor appetite for high-profile growth companies remains intact.

Bankers are getting nervous about private credit values, but there’s still plenty of money to be made on equities, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley teaming up on the biggest public offerings including SpaceX. bloomberg.com/news/newslette…