Data in the Deep

China has taken AI computing beneath the sea, where cold ocean water cools servers while saving energy and millions of litres of freshwater every year. 

Off Hainan’s coast, China operates commercial underwater data centres around 35 metres below the surface. These sealed submarine-grade steel modules use natural seawater to dissipate heat through internal conduction and external radiators, bypassing the energy-hungry mechanical chillers and large amounts of freshwater required by conventional land-based facilities. 

At full capacity, its first phase is expected to save about 26,000 tonnes of water and 3.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually compared with a similar land-based facility.

Don't equate Iran with Venezuela.

A truism. 

This statement was made during an interview with ⁠Mehr News, published on July 20, 2026. 

[That "one person" in question is former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. 

The comment was made in direct reference to a US military operation on January 03, 2026, during which American forces quickly captured and forcibly removed Maduro from power. 

Following his kidnapping, Venezuela’s interim government – led by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez – swiftly endeared themselves to Donald Trump and entered into US-supervised talks, granting new oil and energy concessions to Washington. To put it bluntly, Venezuela capitulated].

On July 28, their Foreign Ministry officially summoned Iranian Ambassador Ali Chegini to deliver a formal note of protest, demanding a strict "cessation of all allusion or comparison that undermines the dignity, sovereignty, institutional framework, or good name" of Venezuela. 

😂😂😂

Ukraine Warns About The New Threat Triad

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, on Monday, issued a stark warning about what he described as three growing threats facing Ukraine as the war with Russia continues, namely, North Korea, Iran, and China. 

He explained that North Korea has supplied munitions and thousands of troops, Iran has provided drones and ballistic missiles, and China is assisting Russia with satellite and targeting technology. 

Even if it is true, what's the big deal? The West has been standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine providing money, weapons and even combatants (labelled as independent volunteers) to Ukraine all this while. 

Zelensky fears that this four-power axis gravely threatens Ukraine.

To be sure, Russia is more than capable of handling Ukraine by themselves. My only misgiving is that Russia is taking their sweet time to vanquish, destroy, and annihilate Ukraine once and for all!

Top seeds Pearly Tan-Thinaah Muralitharan got their Taipei Open campaign off to a solid start after easing past Japan's Mao Hitasue-Kanano Muroya 21-15, 21-17 to advance to the next round on Wednesday. The Malaysians cleared the opening hurdle in only 38 minutes.

Russia Has No Right to Exist

Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Major General Mikhail Drapaty, declares that Russia has no right to exist.

On Wednesday, the YouTube documentary channel Ukrainer W released an interview with Drapaty originally recorded in 2023. 

Speaking to journalist Karina Pilyugina, the general (right) said that he had long anticipated a war with Russia. 

“We see that you cannot call them neighbors. It is a nation, together with its leadership, that has no right to exist. Over thousands of years, nothing has changed there in civilizational terms – neither its mentality nor its imperial ambitions”, he said.

Vladimir Putin's Special Military Operation in Ukraine is already 4 years, 5 months, and 3 days. It is taking forever. Regrettably, his military strategy in Ukraine is one of calculated moderation. 

Putin should stop pulling his punches!

This is the exact opening statement made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to reporters on the sidelines of the ⁠ASEAN meeting of foreign ministers in Manila, Philippines. 

"The problem with Iran is every time they make a deal, the people that are in charge there either break it or want to change it. It looks like they're not ready to make a deal. So they're going to continue to pay a price. Every night the price gets higher and higher, and that's what's happening now", he added emphatically, when addressing escalating US-Iran tensions and open military conflict.

Oh, really? 😆😆😆

Americans are natural liars, fibbers and prevaricators!!!

Iran Threatens Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump made the threat to send Iran back to the Stone Age on April 01, 2026. He delivered this statement during a prime-time address from the White House. 

Six days later, he issued a second apocalyptic threat against Iran. Ahead of an 08:00 PM Eastern Time deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz, he declared on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again". 

Now, Iran has unveiled giant billboards in Tehran sending a direct counter-threat to Trump. 

A giant hoarding showing him lying inside an open black coffin was erected July 15, 2026 in Tehran’s Enghelab Square (Revolution Square), with graffiti-style text reading “We Will Kill Trump” written across the image in both Persian and English. 

The display also featured an inscription reading "In memory of Minab's children", referencing the massacre at an elementary school that was struck by US missiles in the southern Iranian city of Minab. 

Another one, at Palestine Square in Tehran, displaying headshots of Trump and members of his family, including Melania, Ivanka and Don Jr, on top of coffins draped with US flags, was unveiled around mid-July 2026 (specifically reported by international news outlets on July 16–17). 

Iran’s state media, Fars News Agency, even published an English-language video across multiple social media platforms, including the agency's official Telegram channel on July 17 titled “Where Do We Kill Trump?” purporting to show the motorcade route to his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, USA. 

It was later removed from X. 

Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned Saturday of “unforgettable lessons” if the US continued its attacks on Iran.

For sure, at some point, the Americans will get what they deserve!

I'm only interested to know: the Iranians can talk the talk, but when are they going to walk the walk?

Donald Trump's Truth Social War Stats

US President Donald Trump published the post immediately below on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, July 21, 2026: 

He captioned the visual data by writing, “These are the real facts. REPORT THEM!” to push back against congressional critics regarding the costs and objectives of the current Middle East operations.

He has been roundly denounced for the post because he belittled the deaths of service members in the listed conflicts. 

Former supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene said Trump was “bragging about killing 18 US soldiers”. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the president a “disgusting Little Man”, while commentator Brian Krassenstein said Trump was minimizing “18 soldiers [who] have died from his stupid Iran war”. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the post “beneath contempt”, and Senator Chris Van Hollen said Trump was “downplaying” the loss of American lives. 

On Wednesday, Trump courted controversy once again when he appeared to dismiss the conflict, referring to it as a "skirmish".

It shouldn't come as a surprise. He's a deviant. A degenerate. A sicko. 👿👿👿

$6B Budget for Next World Cup

🚨 FIFA are preparing a budget of around $6 BILLION for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. 💰 

The tournament will mark the 100th anniversary of the World Cup, with FIFA planning a landmark edition to celebrate a century since the inaugural tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1930. 🏆🌍

And six countries have already secured their 2030 places after the global governing body for football officially confirmed the tournament’s unique hosting arrangement spanning three continents. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will serve as the main hosts of the expanded tournament, while Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will stage special centenary celebration matches. 

A US official told The Intercept that recent attacks had wounded “far more” personnel than are reflected in the Pentagon’s current casualty count. They did not provide numbers but said “dozens” had received medical attention. 

According to ⁠Al Jazeera citing CENTCOM, the ongoing conflict with Iran has resulted in 17 confirmed US military deaths, one service member missing, and over 420 wounded. 

And reporting by The Intercept previously found that the Pentagon’s official tally of dead and wounded personnel is a gross undercount, stemming from what one US government official called a “casualty cover-up”. 

There's nothing new about this because it has always been the US practice!

On the Iranian side, at least 3,000 have been killed according to Iranian reports and Al Jazeera's live trackers, though independent monitors like the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) estimate around 3,684 fatalities, with more than 26,500 to 27,000 individuals injured. 

We should anticipate that devastating human losses across Iran will escalate under the weight of continuous US bombardments. CENTCOM already announced they finished their latest round of strikes on Monday, marking the completion of the tenth consecutive night of American air attacks on Iran. 

And US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday on Truth Social that the United States was "not finished" attacking Iran. 

I say it again! Iran should stop pussyfooting with the evil regime that is the US. It's time to declare war and go on the offensive. 💣💣💣

Truce to Ashes

Eight straight nights of relentless US bombing have surely left the proposed ceasefire completely in tatters by Saturday. 

It looks like Donald Trump has been convinced that – oh my God – Iran is on the ropes and if he just keeps bombing them, they'll surrender. 

The ink had barely dried on the MoU before this continuous bombing campaign completely disintegrated the truce. [Read my post "Iran Wins, USA Loses" published June 21, 2026].

Whether Iran likes it or not, they should accept that diplomacy is dead. Iran's only correct move is an outright declaration of war against the United States.

Iran should just do it!

Air Cambodia have inked an agreement to buy twenty C909 aircraft from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), making the Cambodian carrier the first foreign flag carrier to place a bulk order for the Chinese-made jet, according to a Saturday report by Chinese civil aviation industry portal CARNOC.com and cited by Global Times. 

The initial C909 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air Cambodia in batches and enter service in the second half of 2026, CARNOC.com said.

The Real Cost of FIFA’s World Cup Record Revenue

Despite initial fears, football fans have unequivocally proven that they are willing to pay steep ticket prices to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

In fact, FIFA effectively won the battle for fans' wallets, turning the tournament into a historic commercial success. 

However, the data shows that this nearly 99.7% occupancy rate and the staggering 6,527,410 total attendees through the first 100 matches tell a more complex story than just universal fan approval. 

Truth be told, a vast percentage of the tickets were purchased by corporate sponsors, hospitality packages, and affluent travelers – a group that possess the immense purchasing power required to absorb the record-high costs. 

And while the overall cumulative data is record-breaking, early matches featuring less prominent football nations did suffer from noticeable, televised swathes of empty seats (e.g., June 11th's South Korea vs. Czech Republic fixture in Guadalajara, Mexico). 

Furthermore, to combat severe backlash regarding accessibility, FIFA introduced a last-minute Supporter Entry Tier right before the tournament began. This program, which allocated heavily discounted $60 tickets to loyal national federation fans, helped fill gaps in lower-demand games. 

Sure, Gianni Infantino might subscribe to the view that FIFA's pricing model has succeeded financially and that global demand for the World Cup is incredibly resilient, but it has left a lasting debate regarding the tournament's overall inclusivity. 

And if I may repeat, the hostile US treatment towards Iran is a blardy disgrace!

Iranian Mourners Demand Vengeance

Iranians demanded vengeance during the funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday. 

As demonstrators set fire to US and UK flags, women in black chadors held aloft red placards with the English words "KILL TRUMP" in black letters. 

Others raised placards with the faces of Trump, Vice President JD Vance, War Secretary Pete Hegseth or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, each depicted in the crosshairs of a gunsight, with the words "There will be blood". 

The 88-member Assembly of Experts issued a 10-point statement in which they said killing “the wicked prime minister of the Zionist regime” and “the criminal American president” was a religious duty that must be carried out “under any circumstances”.

DEATH TO AMERICA!

Lebanon, Syria, Gaza: The Forever Occupation

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated on Wednesday his country will keep its troops in occupied areas of Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely. 

“Our policy for defending the borders of the State of Israel... is clear”, Katz said, as quoted by the Jerusalem Post. “The IDF will not withdraw and will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for an unlimited period of time”. 

Katz also renewed an earlier warning to Iran, saying it would be struck with “full force” if it retaliated over Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon. 

The warning echoed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent pledge that Israel’s pursuit of “total victory” over Iran and its allied groups “never ends”. 

Tehran has made an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon one of its key conditions in the ongoing peace talks with the US. 

If you must know, in recent months, the IDF have pushed deeper into southern Lebanon, establishing what Israeli officials describe as a security buffer zone. According to media reports, by June, Israeli forces controlled roughly 2,000 square kilometers of Lebanese territory – nearly one-fifth of the country.

Let me repeat here that Iran's decision to sign the MOU and pursue (indirect) "negotiations" is WRONG! 😡😡😡

US Security Chief Gloats Over Iran’s World Cup Exit

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin (right), whose agency were responsible for enforcing controversial security measures targeting the Iranian football team at the World Cup, brazenly bragged that the job put him on cloud nine and that he was overjoyed Iran was eliminated. 

Iran exited the global football tournament, which the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico, after three draws against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt during the group stage. 

Iranian officials complained that, unlike other teams, Iranian players were not allowed to stay in the US and instead had to travel for training and games in Los Angeles and Seattle from Tijuana, Mexico. 

“I’m just glad they’re done, and they’re not coming back”, Mullin told an interagency meeting on Monday, as first reported by Sports Business Journal. 

He added that “there wasn’t a single team that we dealt with more than them”. 

“I was so happy when we were able to pull their visas and said they could leave US soil, and I might have sung a song or two, or maybe danced a happy dance”, the senior official crowed. 

Clearly, this is an American who is deplorable, detestable and despicable!

No Choice: Iran's IRGC Pushes for Nuclear Deterrent

An Iranian media outlet linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have argued that Tehran has "no choice" but to develop a nuclear bomb. 

The comments were published on Sunday in an article by Iranian state-affiliated news agency Fars, titled "No choice but to build the atomic bomb", amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran over an interim peace agreement. 

The article argued that Iran must acquire nuclear deterrence to negotiate with its adversaries from a position of strength. It further claimed that nuclear capability was necessary to secure peace and strengthen Iran's negotiating position. 

The commentary pointed to China's nuclear programme as an example, arguing that Beijing was able to negotiate with the United States only after becoming a nuclear power. 

The article further added that nuclear weapons would provide Iran with strategic balance against its regional adversaries. 

The publication's comments stand in contrast to commitments made under the interim Memorandum of Understanding signed by Washington and Tehran earlier this month. [Read my post "Iran Wins, USA Loses" published June 21, 2026]. 

And according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, on Wednesday, he affirmed that the MOU agreement explicitly requires international oversight of Iran’s nuclear activities. 

Iran quickly challenged Grossi’s assertion, underscoring ongoing tensions surrounding implementation of the agreement. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said any discussion of inspections at enrichment facilities would only occur as part of a final, comprehensive accord. 

Still, Tehran had confirmed in the MOU that it would not develop a nuclear weapon. 

Although the article reflects the views of an IRGC-linked media outlet rather than an official government policy announcement, their publication is likely to fuel fresh concerns about Iran's long-term nuclear intentions.

I support the IRGC to want Iran to have nuclear weapons!

Mehdi Taremi Talks of Shit Treatment @ World Cup USA

Mehdi Taremi (left) lashed out at FIFA in an explosive post-match interview on Friday, following Iran's 1-1 draw against Egypt. Iran's national team captain spoke candidly and didn't mince words. 💩💩💩

He called this World Cup exactly what it is: A disaster. A sham. A calculated campaign to break the Iranian team before they ever step on the pitch. 

Taremi described the Iranian nightmare: "We can't stay in the country ...treated like criminals in the "land of the free". Immigration checks EVERY TIME they want to play ...psychological warfare disguised as bureaucracy. Forced to flee Seattle, return to Tijuana ...ping-ponging across borders while other teams sleep in luxury. They've done everything they can to eliminate us". 

And FIFA? WORTHLESS! Gianni Infantino ...that political prostitute who licks the boots of power ...strolled into Iran's locker room after the New Zealand match, promised to fix everything, then vanished. Did nothing. Said nothing. Let the abuse continue. 

When he was asked the question: "Do you feel the organizers would prefer Iran to be eliminated?" 

His answer? "YES. I think that's what they want. They want us out".

Plainly put, this is SPORTING TERRORISM. Not fair play. Not competition. Systemic sabotage. While European teams enjoy five-star treatment, Iran's players are trapped in a travel nightmare, exhausted before kickoff, harassed by immigration, denied basic dignity. 

Infantino promised solutions. Delivered LIES. The US organizers ...the same regime that bomb Iranian civilians ...now wage war on Iranian athletes. FIFA enable it. 

The "beautiful game" is reduced to ugly politics. 

There is an angry anguish in Taremi's defiance: "We have to fight against absolutely everything". 

And fight they must. Against FIFA corruption. Against US hostility. Against a system rigged to break them. The world is watching. And the world sees the conspiracy.

At the ongoing World Cup, the group fixtures all concluded yesterday, finalizing the 32-team bracket for the knockout rounds.

And Iran and Scotland are ranked the ninth and eleventh best third-place teams overall. Meaning, both teams finished outside the qualification spots and fail to advance to the ⁠2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.

Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland’s head coach, with the decision announced within an hour of confirmation the country had been eliminated from the World Cup. 

As for me, I'm done following this World Cup! 

Iran Draws With Egypt @ World Cup

Yesterday's final Group G matches concluded with Iran drawing 1-1 against Egypt, and Belgium thumping New Zealand 5-1. These results left Team Melli in third place with 3 points, causing them to narrowly miss out on automatic knockout qualification. 

There are now two possible scenarios for Iran: either they go through to the next round with three points and three draws, or they leave the tournament unbeaten. 

According to ⁠Opta's supercomputer's calculations, Iran has a 92% chance of progressing. [Note: Under the expanded 48-team format, the 12 groups will narrow down to a Round of 32. This structure allows the top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-place teams, to advance via a wildcard tiebreaker system]. 

As it currently stands, Iran sits in sixth place in the third-placed teams rankings.  

Concurrently, Scotland dropped to tenth place in the third-place rankings. Over the last 48 hours, their chances of reaching the World Cup knockouts for the first time plummeted from 42% to a microscopic 0.07%, making elimination practically certain.

The remaining matches in Groups J, K, and L will conclusively determine the tournament fates of both Iran and Scotland.  

We should know by Saturday (local time)/Sunday (Malaysian time).

I Support Team Melli Too

Besides Scotland, I am unabashedly rooting for Iran in the grandest stage in global football. 

Not because of goals. Not because of stars. But because I watched what Team Melli went through – and admired how they still showed up. Respect is earned in moments like these. 🧡🧡🧡

Iran is the ultimate underdog. Despite consistently holding a Top-20 spot in the ⁠FIFA Men's World Rankings, they've historically struggled to advance past the group stage. 

But more importantly, I'm backing them because they continue to fight and compete at an elite level, even while navigating unprecedented off-pitch hurdles and restrictive external conditions. [Read my post "The Most Oppressed Team at the World Cup" published Monday]. 

There is a modicum of good news though. Iran's football team have been given extra time in the United States to prepare for their last group fixture. The US Department of Homeland Security have come out to say that Iran has been allowed to travel to Seattle in Washington State two days before their match against Egypt on Friday – giving them an extra day beyond the 24-hour window they'd been granted for their first two games. 

But their players are still required to return to their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, after the match. 

According to BBC on Tuesday, this change came after the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (commonly abbreviated as FFIRI) said, on June 19, they planned to lodge an official complaint with FIFA over what they described as unfair treatment in the United States.

The above aside, Iran's football federation reported the following day that their team’s flight to Seattle was delayed by 25 minutes as star forward Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held up for an undisclosed reason. 

As if the crises currently strangling the Iranian team were not catastrophic enough, today's fixture between Iran and the Pharaohs has drawn global attention and significant international tension as it overlaps with Seattle's annual Pride Weekend. 

Because homosexuality is criminalized in both competing nations, the matchup was branded by the city's local organizing committee as a "Pride Match" to promote inclusivity, sparking protests and raised concerns from the Iranian and Egyptian governments. 

In fact, FIFA have given the green light for fans to bring rainbow flags into the stadium, classifying the symbol as one of human rights rather than a political slogan.

The abject failure of the global governing body for football to protect Iran from relentless political distractions and unfair travel restrictions severely compromises the fundamental spirit of the game.

Shame on you, FIFA! 😡😡😡

The Most Oppressed Team at the World Cup

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says Iran’s treatment by FIFA makes them “the most oppressed” team at the World Cup. Of course, we all know that this is primarily due to hostile US actions.

[Note that Iran blamed FIFA rather than pointing fingers directly at the US because, under FIFA’s tournament regulations, the governing body – not the host nation – are solely responsible for venue operations, scheduling, flag rules, and enforcing team logistics].

There had been severe logistical, travel, and administrative hurdles put in place by co-host the United States. Among them:

Visa Denials: Fifteen members of Iran’s coaching, support staff, and football federation executives were denied visas to enter the US, where all of Iran’s group stage games are taking place. That number was later reduced to eleven after some visas were approved.

Forced Base Relocation: Due to supposedly security precautions and visa complications, the team was forced to abandon their planned training base in Tucson, Arizona and relocate to Tijuana, Mexico.

Exhausting Travel Restrictions: Ahead of their opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles, California, the Iranians were denied permission to stay overnight. Instead, they were forced to commute back and forth from their base in Tijuana, severely disrupting recovery and training schedules.

Revoked Ticket Allocations: The Iranian Football Federation reported that their designated 8% quota of tickets for group-stage matches against Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand was withdrawn, leaving them unable to provide tickets to their fans through official channels. One can surmise that Iran residents who are subject to a travel ban by the US government since last year, are, therefore, unlikely to get entry visas for the World Cup, as well as their inability to make payments while financial sanctions are in force.  

WHO'S REALLY RUNNING THE WORLD CUP?!?! 😡😡😡

FYI, the 2026 tournament marks the seventh time the Iranian national team have competed on football's biggest stage. 

And Iran opened their campaign on June 16 with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. And yesterday, they drew 0-0 against Belgium. 

Iran will finish out group play against Egypt on June 26.

I'm betting Iran will qualify for the Round of 32 knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran Wins, USA Loses

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran was separately signed on June 17, 2026. 

The primary signatories of the framework agreement are Donald Trump (President of the United States) and Masoud Pezeshkian (President of Iran). Additionally, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the document as the top mediator. 

FYI, early electronic signatures on the draft had been coordinated through US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. 

And I've read the said document. Not once, not twice, but thrice. Trump's so-called Iran "peace" deal doesn't include any of the big wins he promised. 😀😀😀

There's no two-ways to read the MOU other than the fact that Trump surrendered to Iran, as per the following terms: 

1. US to withdraw all military forces 
2. US to recognise Iranian sovereignty 
3. US together with regional partners commit to provide $300 billion in reconstruction funds 
4. US to unfreeze all Iranian overseas assets (in stages) 
5. US will allow Iranian oil to flow freely and remove sanctions. 

And what did Iran offer in return? 

1. Iran will allow free flow of shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. Err... it was free flow before the war. 
2. Iran commits to not build nuclear weapons. Err... it looks like the same commitment it made before the war. 

Everything else is subject to discussion and determination over the next 60 days. 

Massive accolades to MAGA Trump! What a humongous achievement! The world loves him very much! 😜😜😜

The above aside, Trump quipped on the same day that he will take credit if the deal goes well, but that he will blame his vice president if the preliminary deal falls apart (as per The Hill, published Thursday). 

“We’re going to bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement”, Trump said at a press conference Wednesday. “I don’t want them to. I want them to honor the agreement”. 

Personally, I don't believe the "peace" will last!

And in a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump had ruled out any direct US funding for the scheme. 

“There is no 300 Billion Dollar payment to Iran by the US. That’s Fake News!” he wrote. "All there is for the US is success, lower oil prices, and victory". 

Vance, meanwhile, in an interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, echoed the same sentiment, saying that the plan will not be “paid for by American taxpayers”. 

“Not a cent of American money goes to Iran”, he reiterated.

I want to be clear here! I'm not under any illusion that the US has any intention to fulfill its obligations. 

In fact, I'm just waiting for the bombs and missiles to resume their strikes. And it doesn't matter who attacks who first. I don't care whether it's the US or Iran. Or even Israel.

Let the fighting restart!

Donald Trump Shrugs at School Strike that Killed 168 Children

Donald Trump doesn't give a damn! 

When asked whether anyone would be held accountable for US strikes on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, on February 28, 2026, that killed 168 children (and 14 teachers), the US president said no, called it "a strange question", and shrugged: "Mistakes are made". 💀💀💀

He made the remarks on Wednesday, June 17, during a press conference at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.

The children were killed in the active voice. The excuse arrived in passive voice. 

Malaysian squash star Sivasangari Subramaniam made history yesterday by advancing to the final of the 2025-2026 PSA Squash Tour Finals. 

The world No. 5 secured her spot in the championship match by defeating Egypt’s top seed Amina Orfi 3-1: 8-11, 11-10, 11-8, 11-10 in a gruelling 74-minute clash and becoming the first Malaysian finalist since squash legend Nicol David in 2012.

Humanoid Robots To Have Personal ID Numbers

China is introducing a national ID system for humanoid robots to track their activities, monitor safety risks and standardize the country’s fast-growing robotics industry. 

The system, called the Humanoid Full Lifecycle Management Service Platform, was launched last week for AI-powered, human-shaped bipedal robots, allowing authorities and manufacturers to monitor robots throughout their operational lifespan as China accelerates the commercial rollout of humanoid robots across industries, according to state broadcaster CCTV. 

Yu Xiuming, deputy head of the China Electronics Standardization Institute, said the initiative aims to improve safety oversight and governance in the humanoid robot sector while supporting wider deployment. 

Each robot will receive a unique ID code containing four sections: a two-digit national code for tracking cross-border shipments and sales, a four-digit manufacturer code, a six-digit product model code and a 17-digit serial number identifying individual units, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

Some humanoid robots in Hubei province, central China, are expected to become the country’s first machines to receive official identity card numbers. Liu Chuanhou, chief operating officer of the Hubei Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center in Wuhan, said the system is designed to do more than store registration data. The platform can track maintenance records, application scenarios and operational performance throughout a robot’s lifecycle. Real-time information, including battery condition, joint wear and operational accuracy, can also be monitored through the management system, Liu told China Daily. 

Liu Jieni, business director at robotics firm Maxnova in Hubei, said several flagship humanoid robots had already completed unified coding and registration under the new system. The robots are mainly used in industrial manufacturing, commercial services and demonstration training, she said, adding that the company joined the initiative to align with broader industry standardization efforts. 

China currently leads the global humanoid robot industry, according to a March report by Beijing CCID Publishing and Media and China Electronics News. Global humanoid robot shipments reached around 17,000 units in 2025, with a market value of 2.88 billion yuan ($424 million), the report said.

Liu explained that many Chinese robotics companies still operate with incompatible technical standards and limited coordination on product traceability, safety supervision and data sharing. He said the ID system could help establish unified standards and support large-scale development of humanoid robots. 

He is right! As humanoid robots become more integrated into workplaces and daily life, concerns over operational safety, data security and ethical compliance are bound to increase.

Israel is the most criminal regime in the world! That is an indisputable fact! 

But more than that, Israel is an evil, genocidal, terrorist state.

And it's music to my ears when I read that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Tuesday that Israel, described as a "cancerous tumor" and an "unstable Zionist regime", is approaching the "final stages" of its cursed existence! 

In fact, his father, the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had previously predicted that Israel would not survive beyond 2040.

I sure hope so. I pray that Iran can deliver the final blow to Israel. And only then will there be everlasting peace in the Middle East.

Of course, the above can only happen if war restarts. 

At this point, nobody can really tell because the two countries are locked in a frozen conflict, trapped by a ceasefire that is merely a long pause and certainly not going anywhere.