内容摘要：The shooting comes as Israel has launched a new military campaign in Gaza

The shooting comes as Israel has launched a new military campaign in Gaza

Some 30 to 40 percent of lawn mowers sold in the US are produced domestically, with leading brands like John Deere and Toro manufacturing a portion of their products in the US. However, the remaining 60 to 70 percent of lawn mowers are imported, primarily from China, Taiwan and Vietnam.Approximately 60 percent of fishing gear - including rods, reels and tackle boxes - sold in the US is imported, with about two-thirds of these imports coming from China, according to the American Sportfishing Association.

The US is a significant importer of domestic cooking appliances, with barbecue grills alone accounting for at least $3.35bn in market value in 2024.A large share of grills sold in the US are imported, mainly from China, Vietnam and South Korea. Several well-known brands, including Weber, Char-Broil and Traeger, have moved a significant portion of their manufacturing operations overseas, with much of it now based in China.The reality of global trade is complex, and understanding the interconnectedness in supply chains is crucial in navigating the future of US manufacturing.

A 31-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez, is in custody for shooting dead two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital near a Jewish museum on Wednesday night.Two staff members from the Israeli embassy in the United States were

on Wednesday night as they left a Jewish museum in Washington, DC, prompting outrage from US and Israeli officials.

A 31-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, named as Elias Rodriguez, has been arrested and charged with murder. On Thursday, he appeared in court in Washington, DC, for his arraignment. A preliminary hearing has been set for June 18. Rodriguez is the only suspect.A new United States-backed delivery mechanism – run by the newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) – is expected to take over aid distribution by the end of the month. Under the plan, private contractors would escort supplies to secure hubs, where civilian teams would handle distribution.

But the UN has refused to participate, saying the scheme does not meet basic humanitarian standards.“The United Nations has been clear: we will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law and the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality,” Guterres said.

He stressed that the UN already has the infrastructure to respond. “The supplies – 160,000 pallets, enough to fill nearly 9,000 trucks – are waiting,” he said.“This is my appeal for life-saving aid for the long-suffering people of Gaza: let’s do it right. And let’s do it right away.”