IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor If reports of Iranian links hold up, it proves our shipping lanes are too exposed to these kinds of disruptions right now. Nicole Hardy The Philippines needs stronger allies to push back against repeated harassment in those waters. 
On X · @FabrizioRomanoJulián Álvarez Cleared for Atlético-Real Madrid DerbyFabrizio Romano reports Julián Álvarez is fit and available for the Madrid derby per Diego Simeone, with the decision on starting or substituting to be made later. Reactions are largely positive or accepting among Atlético fans, neutrals, and rival banter, with Real Madrid fans mostly dismissive; overall tone is football banter without deep controversy.1,779 likes · nowDDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.11h · 1 reads
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On X · @FabrizioRomanoMbappé downplays Barcelona’s strong start, saying it’s early and he prefers not to discuss rivalsFabrizio Romano shared Kylian Mbappé’s comments to Marca in which the Real Madrid forward congratulated Barcelona on winning games but stressed it is only the beginning of the season and that he does not like talking about other teams because he is not there and does not know what they are doing. The post is trending because it comes from a major football transfer/news account, involves the high-profile Real Madrid–Barcelona rivalry, and Mbappé’s measured, non-confrontational tone has fueled fan discussion and banter across X.1,802 likes · 1m
