Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced support for Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to establish government-run grocery stores, framing it as part of the Democratic Party’s broader effort to “experiment” with affordability initiatives—alongside programs targeting childcare and housing.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued arrest warrants for 57 Democratic House members who fled the state in an effort to block a legislative vote.

A massive 35-kilometer traffic jam has formed on the Crimean Bridge, setting a new record. The gridlock, stretching from the Taman side toward Crimea, has left over 4,000 vehicles stuck as security inspections cause severe delays. Drivers reportedly face wait times of up to 8 hours.

Russian media report that the Su-57 fighter jet has been equipped with a new hypersonic missile, reportedly similar to the Zircon. Until now, the Zircon had only been deployed from naval vessels and ground-based launchers — this marks the first time such a weapon has been adapted for use by a combat aircraft.

In a newly released video, Hezbollah declares: “Resistance is our choice.” The group reaffirms its refusal to disarm, stating: “They demand we surrender our weapons, but our stance remains unchanged. Our mission is to liberate Lebanon, protect its sovereignty, confront Israeli aggression, and harness the strength of the Resistance as a defensive force. Lebanon must stand up to its enemy — and Resistance remains the only path forward.”

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The Israeli Consulate in New York has unveiled a new campaign in Times Square, featuring a video of hostage Evyatar David with the message: “Hamas is starving the Israeli hostages.”

At least 68 Ethiopian migrants have died and 74 are still missing after their boat overturned in rough seas off the coast of Yemen’s Abyan province, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration. Out of the 154 people on board, only 12 have been confirmed as survivors.

Russia has reportedly destroyed a major Ukrainian military logistics route in the Kherson region, striking the center of a key bridge with what is believed to be a massive FAB-3000 bomb, weighing over three tons. The precision-guided strike is said to have severely disrupted Ukrainian supply lines. Additionally, Russian sources claim the same type of bomb was used to target and eliminate a Ukrainian troop position in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Iran has long insisted it never pursued nuclear weapons — but comments from a former senior official cast doubt on that claim. In April 2022, Ali Motahari, former Deputy Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, admitted that the country’s nuclear program originally aimed to develop a bomb. “If we had managed to keep it secret and conduct a nuclear test, the matter would have been settled,” he said. “Once we had started, we should have seen it through to the end.” The interviewer, taken aback, asked whether such a statement might jeopardize ongoing negotiations. Motahari replied dismissively: “No one pays attention to what I say.”