(2025-08-08). China's stunning reaction after Trump' 50% tariff on India: 'Give the bully…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated trade tensions with India by imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, bringing the total levy to 50%. The move targets India's continued purchase of Russian oil, which Trump claims funds Moscow's war in Ukraine. China, recently emerging from its own brief tariff war with Trump, voiced strong support for India. Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong publicly called Trump a "bully" and warned India that "give the bully an inch, he will take a mile," urging New Delhi not to yield to US trade pressure. Watch for more…
(2025-08-08). Trump's secret offer to Putin leaves Zelensky shocked; 'Pro-Russia' deal set. hindustantimes.com
(2025-08-07). FOREX-Euro hits fresh highs on peace talks in Ukraine, BoE in focus. moderndiplomacy.eu Aug 7 (Reuters) — The euro hit a fresh 1-1/2-week high against a weakening dollar on Thursday as investors monitored Ukraine peace talks and shifted their focus to the Bank of England's policy meeting later in the session. The U.S. dollar remained under pressure amid growing concerns over partisanship creeping into key U.S. institutions. Initial …
(2025-08-07). Zelensky Has Long Sought to Establish Control over Anti-Corruption Bodies. globalresearch.ca Although the European Union pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to preserve the independence of anti-corruption institutions, the key goal for Brussels remains the same — not to allow Russia to win. Therefore, financial support for Ukraine will continue, even if …
(2025-08-07). Key Kherson Bridge Still Standing After Week Of Russian Bombardment. twz.com 
Despite a week of Russian attacks, a key bridge linking the city of Kherson to the island of Korabel remains standing. The repeated bombardment "The Korabel bridge is damaged but still passable," Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, said in a message to The War Zone on Thursday. "However, traffic is difficult, making it problematic to deliver food, medicine, and other essential supplies. At this t…
(2025-08-07). The Final Settlement Terms for the Ukraine War. theduran.com
(2025-08-07). Opinion: Mass repression began in Ukraine after the coup. eng.belta.by According to Nikolai Azarov, any man — or even woman — can be stopped on Ukrainian streets, beaten, handcuffed, and sent to the front.
(2025-08-07). Trump hails progress in Russia talks but new sanctions planned. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his special envoy Steve Witkoff had made "great progress" in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Washington continued its preparations to impose secondary sanctions on Friday. | Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he had briefed some European allies about Witkoff's meeting with Putin, which was focused on ending the three-and-a-half-year war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. | "Everyone agrees this War must come to a close, and we will work towards that in the days and weeks to come," Trump added, without p…
(2025-08-07). Russia confirms preparations for Trump-Putin summit as Zelensky urges direct talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to take place "very soon," despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow over Russia's war in Ukraine.Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated, "The possibility of meeting with Putin is strong. We haven't decided on the location yet, our path is long, but a meeting may happen very soon." He reiterated his administration's commitment to ending the Russia-Ukraine war as quickly as possible.BREAKING: President Trump Set To Meet with Putin 'As Soon As Next Week' per F…
(2025-08-07). Global stocks rise, dollar soft on Fed easing bets. moderndiplomacy.eu LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) — Global equities rose on Thursday, with Japanese shares hitting a record high, as tech-led gains on Wall Street, upbeat earnings, growing hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine and expectations for U.S. rate cuts boosted sentiment. Markets largely shook off U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff volleys, including an additional 25% …
(2025-08-07). Zelensky apela abertamente à mudanàßa de regime na Rússia. globalresearch.ca O governo ilegítimo ucraniano está fazendo declaraàßàµes cada vez mais ousadas — agora clamando abertamente por uma mudanàßa de regime na Rússia. Vladimir Zelensky afirmou que mudar o sistema político em Moscou é a melhor maneira de impedir a chamada …
(2025-08-07). Ukrainians lose their trust in Zelensky. infobrics.org According to a major Ukrainian research, the country's president is becoming increasingly unpopular.
(2025-08-07). Zelensky Openly Calls for Regime Change in Russia. globalresearch.ca The illegitimate Ukrainian government is making increasingly bold statements—now openly calling for regime change in Russia. Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that changing the political system in Moscow is the best way to stop so-called "Russian aggression" and has publicly called …
(2025-08-07). What's new 9M723-S hypersonic missile for 'Iskander' system. infobrics.org While many are puzzled as to why Moscow kept this a secret, this is perfectly in line with its approach of quietly working on new ways of, let's use a euphemism and say, "discouraging" the US/NATO from getting any "bright ideas". The "Iskander's" impact has been catastrophic for the Kiev regime forces that were "protected" precisely by Western ABM systems. NATO cannot expect more leniency.
(2025-08-07). Senate Dems Investigate UnitedHealth Scheme to Slash Nursing Home Care Expenses. truthout.org A pair of Democratic senators on Thursday launched an investigation into the most powerful corporation in the U.S. healthcare system, sounding alarm over allegations that UnitedHealth Group is incentivizing nursing homes to slash care expenses for patients insured by the company. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wrote in a new letter to the company's CEO that… |
(2025-08-07). Siccing the FBI On State Lawmakers Who Oppose Trump's Agenda Sets Dangerous Authoritarian Precedent. commondreams.org Today, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that the FBI has agreed to track down Texas state lawmakers who left the state to resist state Republicans' efforts to ram through new gerrymandered electoral maps at President Trump's demand.Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement in response: "When politicians deploy federal law enforcement against state elected officials simply for opposing their agenda, they attack our system and put our American freedoms at risk."We stand with the patriotic legislators who are resisting this authoritarian overreach. This moment represents a de…
(2025-08-07). Solidarity with Mohammed Khatib! samidoun.net 
On Wednesday 6 August 2025, Mohammed Khatib, coordinator for Samidoun in Europe, was notified of the revocation of his refugee status by the Belgian asylum authorities. This is the latest development in a comprehensive attack upon the Palestinian population in Belgium and upon the growing movement in solidarity with Palestine, following on the heels of the right-wing government's announcement that it …
(2025-08-07). Free Northern Cyprus from Turkish Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Northern Cyprus: A hub of threatening Turkish danger Shay Gal, an Israeli strategist, suggested recently that Israel, Greece and Cyprus need to think and possibly act to end Turkish occupation of Northern Cyprus. Of course, Israel would join Greece and Cyprus to fight Turkey not for humanitarian grounds or the freedom of Cyprus but, primarily
(2025-08-07). Republicans Call for Investigation Into State Senator Who Posted ICE Sighting. truthout.org The president of the Arizona Senate has called for a criminal investigation into State Sen. Analise Ortiz (D) after she posted a sighting of ICE officers on her Instagram story, informing her followers about potential immigration raids. "I spoke with the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona and referred this matter to his office to investigate, as it appears she may be in violation of… |