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Breaking: Despite reaching the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act, President Trump informed Congress that he will not seek authorization and is instead providing an update on the posture of U.S. forces in the region.

Update: Unskilled men — who have no skills at all — claim that someone took their job, yet the only 'skill' they have is drinking Intelezi, Impesu, and similar substances. They then want to pretend they are revolutionaries."
— EFF President Julius Malema

"I don’t want your vote if you behave like that. Take those votes away — if the MK Party wants them, give them to them."

Breaking:A serious incident unfolded in Houston after police responded to reports of a man carrying a bag near a school. Officers arrived quickly, located a person matching the description, and issued clear safety commands—including an order to drop the bag. The situation escalated and resulted in an officer-involved shooting. The area was immediately secured, helping protect students and staff. Officials have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. An investigation is underway to determine the full details of what occurred.

Update: On Thursday, to mark National Persian Gulf Day, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a new statement in which he declared that the future of the Persian Gulf will be "without America," according to a reading of the statement by Iranian state media.

Update: Over 500 police officers raided the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, England. Authorities reported that arrests were made on charges including human trafficking, sexual assault, r**e, forced marriage, and modern-day slavery. Six men and three women were taken into custody. The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) is a religious sect rooted in Shia Islam and holds charity status in the UK. According to The Guardian, 150 people—56 of them children—live together within the group’s gated compound in Crewe. The group’s leader, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, claims to have been appointed by Muhammad.

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Update: A couple in Igando, Lagos, allegedly beat their 9-year-old niece to death after prolonged maltreatment and abuse, and hid her co**se for three days until neighbours perceived a foul odour and alerted the police, leading to their arrest.

Update: Rep. Sara Jacobs (D): "Do you believe the president is mentally fit to serve as Commander in Chief?"

Hegseth: "You're asking that now, after you and other Democrats spent years insisting that Joe Biden—who could hardly string a sentence together and often seemed unaware of the current day—was perfectly capable?"

VIDEO: 'I Refuse to Be Pushed Out' — Tinubu Says Insecurity Won't Drive Him from Office

President Bola Tinubu has announced his intention to run for a second term, insisting that growing insecurity in parts of Nigeria will not force him to step down.

He made the remarks while meeting with Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and other local stakeholders.

Tinubu argued that those using the country's security challenges to target his administration were only helping his political rivals and hostile forces.

"You are playing into the hands of agents — including my own enemies — who want to use insecurity to force me out," Tinubu stated.

Shocking: It's a disgrace: Iran, which has consistently undermined non-proliferation norms, was just elected a Vice President of the UN's NPT Review Conference. While the U.S., UAE, UK, France, Germany, and Australia objected, other democratic nations—Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland—stayed quiet. Citizens of those countries should demand answers from their governments.