The incident involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea is the latest in a series of suspected attacks on critical infrastructure.

We commend the Finnish authorities for their swift action in boarding the suspected vessel.

My joint statement →
(1/3)europa.eu/!k6cCfB

The suspected vessel is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, which threatens security and the environment, while funding Russia’s war budget.

We will propose further measures, including sanctions, to target this fleet. (2/3)

We are also strengthening efforts to protect undersea cables, including enhanced information exchange, new detection technologies, in undersea repair capabilities, & international cooperation.

At present, there is no risk to the security of electricity supply in the region (3/3)

Why These Ahadith Cannot Apply to Anyone Other Than Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as)

From an Ahmadi perspective, the collective analysis of these Ahadith and their specific prophecies indicates that they could not be fulfilled by anyone other than Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). The following points demonstrate this exclusivity:

1. Revival of Faith from the Pleiades
•Hadith: “Even if faith ascends to the Pleiades, someone of Persian descent will bring it back.”
•Why Exclusive: While many reformers emerged throughout Islamic history, none with Persian lineage specifically addressed the global challenges to Islam, such as the rise of Christianity, atheism, and materialism, in a comprehensive and divinely inspired manner. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), with Persian ancestry, uniquely fulfilled this prophecy through his writings, debates, and spiritual revival of Islam.

2. Emergence from the Town of Kada
•Hadith: “The Mahdi will be raised in a town called Kada.”
•Why Exclusive: The interpretation of Kada as Qadian, a small and obscure village, aligns perfectly with the birthplace and mission of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). No other claimant emerged from such a location that later became globally recognized as the spiritual center of Islam through divine support.

3. The Eclipses as Signs
•Hadith: “For our Mahdi, there are two signs: the moon will be eclipsed on the first night of its appointed time in Ramadan, and the sun will be eclipsed on its appointed day.”
•Why Exclusive: These eclipses occurred in 1894 and 1895, coinciding with the Promised Messiah’s claim. Such celestial events fulfilling the specific criteria have not occurred for any other claimant in history.

4. The Publication of the 313 Companions
•Hadith: “The Mahdi will have 313 companions whose names, countries, and addresses will be recorded in a sealed book.”
•Why Exclusive: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) is the only figure in Islamic history to explicitly document the names of 313 devoted companions, paralleling the companions of the Holy Prophet (SAW) during the Battle of Badr. This unique act of listing these companions reflects his divinely ordained mission and spiritual struggle.

5. Restoration of Faith through Non-Violence
•Hadith: The Mahdi will restore Islam, break the cross, and establish peace.
•Why Exclusive: Unlike previous reformers who used political or military means, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) emphasized non-violence and intellectual reasoning to defend and propagate Islam. His peaceful approach aligns uniquely with the prophesied Mahdi, whose era is marked by the end of religious wars.

6. The Symbolic Nature of Jesus’s Return
•Hadith: Descriptions of Jesus (a.s.) highlight varying physical traits and symbolic roles.
•Why Exclusive: The physical descriptions and differing contexts of Jesus (a.s.) indicate that the “return” is metaphorical rather than physical. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) fulfilled the role of the Promised Messiah by addressing the theological challenges posed by Christianity and refuting the divinity of Jesus (a.s.) with unparalleled success.

7. Emergence from India
•Hadith: “The Mahdi will come from the East, and people will clear the way for him.”
•Why Exclusive: The prominence of India as the birthplace of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi aligns uniquely with Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). No other claimant emerged from India who revived the faith, countered the colonial and theological challenges, and established a global Islamic movement.

8. Fulfillment of Prophecies About Time
•Hadith: “When 1240 years have passed, Allah will commission the Mahdi.”
•Why Exclusive: The late 19th century (corresponding to 1240 AH) saw the claim of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as). No other individual during this period made a claim supported by the fulfillment of these prophetic signs and divine support.

9. The Role of Jesus as the Mahdi
•Hadith: “There is no Mahdi other than Jesus.”
•Why Exclusive: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) uniquely unified the roles of the Mahdi and the Promised Messiah, as evidenced by his peaceful reform, revival of Islam, and intellectual dismantling of Christianity and atheism.

10. A Global Mission
•Hadith: “The Mahdi will establish peace and unify humanity under one faith.”
•Why Exclusive: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) established the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which continues to work toward global peace, interfaith harmony, and the propagation of Islam. This movement’s success and reach have no parallel among other claimants.

Conclusion

These Ahadith collectively point to Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) as the exclusive fulfillment of the roles of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. His mission uniquely aligns with the prophecies:
1.Persian lineage to revive faith.
2.Emergence from Qadian (Kada).
3.Fulfillment of celestial signs.
4.Documentation of 313 companions.
5.Non-violent restoration of Islam.
6.Intellectual defeat of false ideologies like Trinity.
7.Global establishment of a spiritual movement.

No other figure in history matches these prophecies in their entirety. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) stands as the divinely appointed reformer of the latter days, fulfilling the collective expectations of the Mahdi and the Promised Messiah as foretold by the Holy Prophet (SAW).

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Last week, I met a founder who runs a $10 BILLION company.

He is Jesse's mentor and the most impressive entrepreneur I've ever met.

Here are 12 timeless lessons from the billionaire you've never heard of:

@RicElias is one of the most successful + least-known entrepreneurs of our generation.

His company Red Ventures is the largest digital media company in the US.

+ 5000+ employees
+ $3B+ revenue

He’s also one of the most humble, kind-hearted people I know.

Onto the lessons...

1/ Culture is what you tolerate.

No matter how hard I look, I can't find a better definition of culture.

If you allow complacency, people will stop growing.

If you tolerate people not knowing their numbers, they won’t know them.

@ScottAdamsSays The whole top 1% talk is nonsense. And the demand for massive numbers of also nonsense. We can produce as many engineers as we want and a very few will be "the best" and many more will be very good while some will be lower quality. There is work for all of them. /1

@ScottAdamsSays Most engineering work doesn't require top talent just competent engineers. The fetish for "top talent" is mostly hype and Musk's demand for super ambitious types is code for willing to work 80 hours a week for low pay. /2

@ScottAdamsSays What really produces great products is conscientious engineers who are encouraged to work in productive teams for long periods where they gain institutional knowledge and build and maintain excellent systems /3

Logical and Organized Analysis of Hadith Sets and Historical Context (Ahmadi Perspective)

1. Faith Restored by a Persian
•Hadith: “Even if faith ascends to the Pleiades, someone from Persian descent will restore it to the Earth.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: This prophecy emphasizes the role of a Persian reformer in reviving Islam during a period of spiritual decline. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.), with Persian ancestry, fulfilled this by revitalizing Islam and countering ideologies like Christianity and atheism through his writings and spiritual guidance.

2. The Town of Kada
•Hadith: “The Mahdi will be raised in a town called Kada. Allah will support his claim with manifest signs. He will have 313 companions whose names, countries, and addresses will be recorded in a sealed book.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: The town of Kada is interpreted as Qadian, the birthplace of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.). This aligns with the transformation of Qadian into the center of the Ahmadiyya Movement. The 313 companions, documented in his book Tadhkirah al-Shahadatain, symbolize the devoted individuals who supported his mission.

3. The Eclipses as Supporting Signs
•Hadith: “For our Mahdi, there are two signs: the moon will be eclipsed on the first night of its appointed time in Ramadan, and the sun will be eclipsed on its appointed day.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: This prophecy was fulfilled in 1894 and 1895 during Ramadan in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, respectively. These unprecedented celestial events occurred shortly after Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.) declared his claim as the Mahdi.

4. Signs of the Mahdi’s Appearance
•Hadith 1: “The signs (appearance of the Promised One) will become visible after two hundred years.”
•Hadith 2: “When 1240 years have passed, Allah will commission the Mahdi.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: The period of 1240 AH corresponds to the late 19th century CE, during which Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.) made his claim. These prophecies highlight the timing of his mission amidst the decline of spirituality in the Muslim world.

5. The Helpers in India
•Hadith: “Two groups of my followers will be saved from the fire: one group that will fight in India and another group that will support Jesus, son of Mary.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: The first group represents Muslims resisting colonial rule, while the second refers to the followers of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.), the Promised Messiah, who led the spiritual struggle to restore Islam from India.

6. Jesus and the Antichrist (Dajjal)
•Hadith: Jesus (a.s.) is described with distinct physical traits, while Dajjal represents materialism and falsehood.
•Ahmadi Perspective: The contrasting descriptions of Jesus (a.s.) suggest his “return” is metaphorical, fulfilled by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.). His mission addressed Dajjal-like systems of false ideologies and materialism through intellectual and spiritual efforts.

7. Role of Jesus (a.s.)
•Hadith: “Jesus will descend, break the cross, kill the swine, and abolish the poll tax.”
•Ahmadi Perspective:
•Breaking the Cross: Refers to refuting the Christian doctrines of the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus.
•Killing the Swine: Symbolizes the eradication of moral corruption.
•Abolishing Jizya: Represents the end of religious wars, signifying peace and justice established under Islam.

8. Jesus as the Mahdi
•Hadith: “There is no Mahdi other than Jesus.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: This indicates that the roles of Mahdi and Messiah are unified. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.) fulfilled both roles by revitalizing Islam and providing intellectual responses to the challenges of his time.

9. The Publication of the 313 Companions
•Hadith: “The Mahdi will have 313 companions whose names, countries, and addresses will be recorded in a sealed book.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: The 313 companions, symbolizing a spiritual Badr, were recorded in the Promised Messiah’s books. Their dedication mirrors the companions of the Holy Prophet (SAW) during the early struggles of Islam.

10. Burial with the Holy Prophet (SAW)
•Hadith: “Jesus (a.s.) will die and be buried near me.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: This symbolizes the spiritual unity of the Holy Prophet (SAW) and the Promised Messiah (a.s.). The continuation of the Prophet’s mission through Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.) signifies this closeness.

11. The Blessed Ummah
•Hadith: “My Ummah is blessed; its early and latter days are equally glorious.”
•Ahmadi Perspective: This highlights the spiritual revival led by the Promised Messiah (a.s.) as a continuation of the blessings initiated by the Holy Prophet (SAW).

Summary of Ahmadi Understanding

The Hadith regarding Kada, India, 313 companions, and other prophecies align with the life and mission of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.). His Persian lineage, emergence in Qadian, the publication of the list of 313 companions, and the celestial signs all fulfill these prophecies. The symbolic nature of Jesus’s return and the role of the Mahdi are evident in his efforts to revive faith, counter false ideologies, and establish Islam’s intellectual and spiritual dominance. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s (a.s.) peaceful approach to reform reflects the fulfillment of these eschatological predictions.

This perspective underscores the spiritual and symbolic interpretations of these Hadith, affirming that the Promised Messiah (a.s.) addressed the misguidance of his time, revitalized Islamic teachings, and carried forward the mission of the Holy Prophet (SAW).

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1) The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Failing to Elect a House Speaker Quickly

The problem has been percolating for a while.

It’s been subterranean. Lurking underneath the surface. Not necessarily perceptible.

Except to those who follow Congress closely.

But the issue gurgled to the top since the House stumbled badly trying to avert a government shutdown last week.

To wit:

Congress spasmed between a staggering, 1,500-page spending bill. Then defeated a narrow, 116-page bill – which President-elect Trump endorsed. Things got worse when the House only commandeered a scant 174 yeas for the Trump-supported bill and 38 Republicans voted nay. Circumstances grew even more dire when the House actually voted to avert a holiday government shutdown – but passed the bill with more Democrats (196) than Republicans (170). 34 GOPers voted nay.

It was long likely that House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., might face a problem winning the Speaker’s gavel immediately when the new Congress convenes at noon et on January 3. Congressional experts knew that Johnson could be in trouble once the contours of the reed-thin House majority came into focus weeks after the November election. This could blossom into a full-blown crisis for Johnson – and House Republicans –when the Speaker’s vote commences a little after 1 pm et next Friday.

2) Johnson emerges bruised from last week’s government funding donnybrook. Anywhere from four to ten Republicans could oppose Johnson in the Speaker’s race.

Here’s the math:

The House clocks in at 434 members with one vacancy. That’s thanks to former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. He resigned his position for this Congress a few weeks ago. Even though Gaetz won re-election in November, his resignation letter – read on the floor of the House – signaled he did not plan to serve in the new Congress which begins in January.

This is the breakdown when the Congress starts: 219 Republicans to 214 Democrats.

President-elect Trump’s pick for National Security Advisor, Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., remains in the House for now. So does Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. Mr. Trump tapped her to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. That’s pending Senate confirmation – perhaps in late January or early February. Once Waltz and Stefanik resign, the GOP majority dwindles to 217-214.

But the Speaker’s election on January 3 poses a special challenge. Here’s the bar for Johnson - or any one else: The Speaker of the House must win an outright majority of all Members casting ballots for someone by name. In other words, the person with the most votes does not win. That’s what happened repeatedly to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., when he routinely outpolled House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., for Speaker to begin this Congress in January 2023. But it took days for McCarthy to cross the proper threshold.

More on that in a moment.

3) So let’s crunch the math for Mike Johnson. If there are 219 Republicans and four vote for someone besides him - and all Democrats cast ballots for Jeffries, the tally is 215-214. But there’s no Speaker. No one attained an outright majority of all Members casting ballots for someone by name. 218 is the magic number if all 434 Members vote.

By rule, this paralyzes the House. The House absolutely, unequivocally, cannot do anything until it elects a Speaker. Period.

The House can’t swear-in Members. Technically, they’re still Representatives-elect. Only after the House chooses its Speaker does he or she in turn swear-in the membership.

The House certainly can’t pass legislation. It can’t form committees. It’s frozen in a parliamentary paralysis until it elects a Speaker.

Now, I hope you’re sitting down for the next part.

This also means that the House cannot certify the results of the Electoral College, making President-elect Trump the 47th President of the United States on January 6.

The failure to elect a Speaker compels the House to vote over and over….

And over.. and.. over..

Until it finally taps someone.

McCarthy’s election incinerated 15 ballots over five days two years ago.

The House settled into a Congressional cryogenic freeze for three weeks after Members ousted McCarthy in October of 2023. It burned through two Speaker candidates off the floor - House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., - and one candidate on the floor: Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio.

So you see the problem.

Trading is undeniably hard—not for the technical part but for the human part.

➡️Human biases
➡️Societal conditioning
➡️Even our physiology

All of these work against developing the Trader Mind.

Here are the 6 key perspective shifts every trader needs to make to succeed👇

1️⃣ Hard-Work Contrast

In life, more effort often equals more results. In trading, more effort can mean overtrading.

The best action is often no action.

Your strategy filters the noise—trading isn’t about doing more; it's about making quality decisions.

2️⃣ Control Contrast

Success in life often means control—leading teams or managing tasks.

In trading, control is an illusion.

Success comes from accepting uncertainty and knowing when to step back, not forcing outcomes.

Your entire immune system depends on ONE organ.

It's not your heart, brain, or lungs.

It's a far more neglected one that purifies toxins, keeps your blood clean, and protects you from ilness.

Here's what it is (and why ignoring it can be your biggest mistake):

Most people think of the liver as just a filter.

But it's actually your body's most sophisticated chemical processing plant.

It holds 13% of your total blood supply at any moment.

And what it does with that blood determines how how you feel & function.

Let me explain:

Your liver receives blood from 2 sources:

1. The hepatic artery brings oxygen-rich blood from your heart
2. The portal vein delivers nutrient-rich blood straight from your intestines

Inside your liver, this blood flows through a marvel of biological engineering:

In 1991, scientists discovered something extraordinary:

Your heart possesses its own independent brain—a neural network that "thinks, remembers, and feels."

This discovery is transforming how we deal with (and understand) chronic stress: 🧵

Your heart isn't just a pump.

It's a “little brain” with 40,000 neurons, running its own nervous system.

When it achieves coherence, it creates a state of perfect harmony—aligning your physical, mental, and emotional systems into one powerful force.

But...

When the heart is beating incoherently, we feel:

• Anxious
• On edge
• Unfocused
• Out of balance

Because the body is operating in survival, we act from primitive perspective rather than from higher heart-centred emotions.

This INCOHERENCE is brought up by STRESS.

"We must not withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor... We need to stop the fuel supply... More territory and more territory, to occupy... to encourage emigration"

Kahanist minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Limor Son Har Melech demand more Lebensraum, a week ago on the Gaza border.

https://twitter.com/ireallyhateyou/status/1871927107703710027

From the same event:

https://x.com/ireallyhateyou/status/1871923743267627210

If you don't have the patience to read 20 tweets, please don't engage here.

1/20 As a student of criminology, I must address the concerning public discourse surrounding the recent campus assault case in Chennai. The focus has deviated from the core issue: a violent crime.🧵

2/20 First, the troubling obsession with the accused's political affiliation. This reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of criminal behaviour. Crime exists across all social, political, and economic strata. No group has a monopoly on criminal conduct.
#AnnaUniversity

3/20 The moment we fixate on an accused's background, we create a dangerous narrative that certain groups are more prone to criminal behaviour. This is not just sociologically flawed—it's a deviation from established criminological understanding.

Thread of Vladimir Putin in unique situations 🧵

1. In a 2007 meeting, Putin brought in his Labrador in front of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has a phobia of dogs.

2. Vladimir Putin meeting a blind young Russian journalist who 'sees" with touch.

3. Putin is teaching a kid how to take down a grown man using body weight