IJR News — today's news from every sideTom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now. Priya Raman France overreacted with that online criticism and the apology should have cleared the way for their ambassador by now. 
On X · @fuzinoyamaiPopular Japanese cosplayer shares new Reze (Chainsaw Man) cosplay photoThe post by @fuzinoyamai (不治の病, ~113k followers) consists of the single word “reze” paired with a photo of the user in cosplay as Reze, the bomb devil character from Chainsaw Man. It is drawing attention in anime/cosplay circles due to the account’s established following for high-quality character cosplays, the character’s ongoing popularity, and timing around streaming availability (replies reference Amazon Prime). Engagement is modest but positive within its niche (low thousands of views, hundreds of likes).267 likes · nowCuba sanctions expansion targets nine entities, two officials — Jul 23, 2026The United States imposed a fresh round of sanctions on nine Cuban-linked entities and two individuals under Executive Order 14404, targeting the energy sector, GAESA-related evasion, the Port of Mariel, and the overseas medical missions program. U.S. officials say these measures aim to curb Cuba's access to foreign currency by limiting energy imports, financial services, remittance flows, and the medical missions system, while warning businesses of secondary sanctions.
