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The United States has begun imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian products after trade talks in Washington collapsed without a deal. Canada has suspended negotiations and promised an equal response, as both sides trade blame for the breakdown.

A U.S. court rejected the argument that assaulting a Jewish woman carrying an Israeli flag was merely a protest against Israel. It ruled: “Assault is not a legitimate form of protest. It is harm directed at Jews because of their identity.”

Eric Fingerhut, president of the Jewish Federations of North America, warns of an unusually high level of threat facing American Jews and accuses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He says communities are expanding security as antisemitism reaches schools, social media, and the health care system.

The United States has filed expanded charges against 17 Iranians linked to the Mabna Institute, which prosecutors say worked on behalf of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The network allegedly hacked thousands of university accounts and stole an enormous amount of research and intellectual property.

Tehran reportedly considered attacking U.S. targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus if the war escalates, along with damaging communications cables in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials warn: “Retaliation will not remain confined to the Middle East.”

The U.S. State Department said it will impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Judge Tomoko Akane of Japan. Similar measures will be taken against Abdoulaye Seye, a senior lawyer on the court’s prosecution team. The move is part of the administration’s fight against the international institution.

Syria says Israeli fighter jets struck a runway and warehouses at Abu al-Duhur Airport. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack criticized the reported attack, urging Israel to choose restraint and dialogue over further escalation.

Anti-Jewish incidents fell from the 2024 record but remained at historically high levels, with 1,528 cases reported nationwide

Dan Bilzerian’s AI-generated campaign ad targeting Rep. Randy Fine invokes Hitler and antisemitic tropes days before Florida’s Republican primary

As the ceasefire expires, a senior official in Tehran warns: “Iran has set a deadline of weeks for a new memorandum of understanding, and it will no longer wait for Washington.” President Donald Trump: “They need to surrender.”

A senior UAE official warned Iran of imminent retaliation after overnight attacks, as Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.