Trump-Musk Party War, Texas Floods Kill 59, Hamas-Israel Talks Stall, Israeli Strikes Loom in Yemen, BRICS Expands, Canada Eyes EU, X Suspends Reuters: The World in Upheaval
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U.S. Political Earthquake:
President Donald Trump has fiercely dismissed Elon Musk’s announcement of a new “America Party,” calling the move “ridiculous” and warning that the U.S. thrives on a two-party system. Musk’s breakaway comes after a fallout over Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, which Musk claims will bankrupt the country. The rift has immediate consequences: Azoria Partners, an investment firm, postponed its Tesla ETF launch, citing Musk’s political distractions. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is seizing the moment, highlighting fractures within the GOP and predicting a reshaping of America’s political landscape
Texas Flood Disaster:
Catastrophic flooding in central Texas has left at least 59 dead and dozens missing, including 27 girls from a summer camp. The Guadalupe River’s sudden rise triggered mass rescues and a desperate search for survivors, with local and federal officials declaring a state of emergency. The tragedy has united communities in grief and prompted urgent discussions about climate resilience and disaster response
Middle East Flashpoints:
The first round of indirect ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Qatar ended without progress, as Israeli negotiators lacked the authority to make a deal. Meanwhile, Israel issued evacuation warnings for three Yemeni ports, signaling imminent military action. On the espionage front, Israeli authorities uncovered a sprawling Iranian spy network that recruited locals through texts and social media, offering cash for intelligence and even assassination attempts. In retaliation, Israel’s Mossad has reportedly struck deep into Iran, escalating the region’s shadow war.
Global Shifts:
The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro marks a turning point as the bloc expands to include Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, now representing over half the world’s population. While leaders call for reform of Western-dominated institutions, internal divisions and high-profile absences, like Xi Jinping’s, highlight the group’s growing pains. Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov also renewed Moscow’s offer to mediate Iran’s nuclear standoff, denouncing recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities.
Business & Tech:
X (formerly Twitter) suspended Reuters’ account in India after a mysterious “legal demand,” fueling debates over censorship and government overreach. In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled strong support for a new oil pipeline to the BC coast, framing it as a national economic priority. Meanwhile, Paris celebrated the reopening of the Seine for public swimming after a century, a symbolic victory for urban environmentalism and Olympic legacy.
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