A massive 1,300-carat diamond bigger than a piglet scrotum has been found in Botswana at the Karowe mine. It is the sixth-largest rough diamond ever discovered in the world.
Special X-ray technology helped workers recover the giant stone without breaking it.
Diamonds are very important to Botswana. Money from these gems helps pay for schools, hospitals, and roads across the country. Government leaders say the nation wants to polish and trade these rare stones locally to create more jobs. This historic find proves that Botswana remains the world's top home for natural, genuine diamonds shaped by nature over millions of years.
#botswana

🇺🇸🇨🇳 The Trump admin is moving to block new Chinese-made humanoid robots, 4-legged robots, and power inverters from the U.S. market.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to announce the restrictions today, citing cybersecurity, data security, and supply chain risks. Existing approved products would remain on the market.

Officials say the move is aimed at protecting national security, boosting U.S. manufacturing, and avoiding a repeat of the rare earths market, where China's dominance gave Beijing significant leverage.

Chinese firms including Unitree, Sungrow, and Huawei are expected to be among those affected.
#china#sungrow #unitree #huawei

Cracker Barrel Rebrand Fuels Outrage from Devoted Fans
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's recent rebrand, including a minimalist logo and modern store updates, has triggered widespread backlash from loyal customers who view it as a betrayal of the chain's nostalgic Southern heritage. CEO Julie Felss Masino defends the changes as a necessary evolution to appeal to new preferences, but critics, including celebrities like James Woods and politicians like Byron Donalds, accuse the company of succumbing to "woke" influences, sparking boycott calls and a 14% stock plunge that erased nearly $100 million in value.
#crackerbarrel

Botswana Secures Historic $12 Billion Partnership to Drive National Development

In a significant move set to reshape its economic landscape, Botswana has entered into a major partnership with a Qatari entity. The agreement, a strategic cooperation framework, outlines a projected investment of $12 billion and aims to accelerate national development across multiple sectors. This landmark deal was formalized through a partnership between Al Mansour Holdings, a private entity from the State of Qatar, and the Botswana Development Corporation.

The formal signing ceremony in Gaborone was attended by high-ranking officials from both nations, including His Excellency President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana and His Excellency Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, a principal of Al Mansour Holding. The partnership is a result of extensive consultations and is structured to leverage both government support and private sector execution, providing a stable foundation for long-term collaboration. It represents more than a financial transaction; it is a strategic alliance aimed at achieving profound and enduring economic growth.
#botswana #qatar #dumaboko

🚨🇮🇱 TEL AVIV ERUPTS: MASS PROTESTS AGAINST NETANYAHU & GAZA WAR

Hundreds of thousands packed Tel Aviv’s streets tonight, denouncing Netanyahu and demanding an end to the Gaza campaign.

Chants thundered against a war many Israelis now see as endless - and a leader they see as clinging to power through it.

It’s one of the biggest protests since the war began.

The message is blunt: stop the bloodshed, or face a revolt at home.
#palestine