Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday (August 3, 2025) to aid hostages in Gaza, as outrage built at videos showing two of them emaciated. The premier’s office said he spoke to the ICRC coordinator for the region, Julien Lerisson, and “requested his involvement in providing food to our...
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Trump sends nuclear submarines toward Russia fires back at Putin crony’s bold threat
In a dramatic turn of global events, President Donald Trump has ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be strategically deployed near Russian waters. This powerful move comes after Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, former president and current deputy chairman of the Security Council, made what Trump called “foolish and inflammatory” threats, evoking Cold War-era nuclear rhetoric. The decision is not just a...
8.8 magnitude earthquake: Volcano erupts in Russia, tsunami waves reach California
A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Pacific coast, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations of coastal areas in Hawaii and alerts along the United States’ West Coast. The intense quake — about 85 miles off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula — was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, and the world’s largest since 2011. In the U.S., initial...
‘Will take all steps necessary to secure national interest’: India reacts to Trump’s 25% tariffs
Hours after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff “plus a penalty” on Indian goods, the government responded, saying it had taken note of the statement and was studying its implications. Responding to the post, the Government of India said in a statement: “India and the US have been engaged in negotiations on concluding a fair, balanced and mutually...
UN warn key food and nutrition indicators exceed famine thresholds in Gaza
Gaza faces the severe risk of famine as food consumption and nutrition indicators have reached their worst levels since the conflict began, according to data shared in the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Alert. The IPC Alert highlights that two out of the three famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of the territory, with the Food...
Trump secures trade deal with EU, slashes tariffs to 15%;
The United States and the European Union have reached a last-minute trade agreement that will impose a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the US, replacing the previously threatened 30% rate. The deal, reached just ahead of the August 1 deadline, was announced by President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a high-stakes meeting at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort...
U.N.’s top court delivers landmark decision on tackling climate change
The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion Wednesday said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations. Advocates immediately cheered the International Court of Justice opinion on nations’ obligations to tackle climate change...
Trump says Syria bombing was ‘madman’ Netanyahu’s ‘political agenda
The White House expressed disagreements with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, known as “Bibi”, over Israel’s recent bomb strike on Syria, including the shelling of the Catholic church in Gaza last week, Axios reported. Trump administration reportedly believes he has been acting like a “madman” with ‘political agenda’ and did a huge mistake. “Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all...
Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza
The Israeli military has killed at least 67 people waiting for UN aid lorries in northern Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says. The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy “encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire”, soon after it crossed from Israel and cleared checkpoints. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had...
Trump Says US “Very Close To Deal With India” As Tariff Deadline Looms
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at reaching a new trade deal with India soon. While adding “maybe”, he said that currently the US is in negotiations with India. Trump, while speaking to reporters during a bilateral meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, emphasised that August 1 will be a significant day, when...
Plane crashes moments after takeoff at London airport, turns into fireball
A small aircraft crashed at London Southend Airport on England’s southeast coast on Sunday afternoon, triggering a large-scale emergency response and flight cancellations, authorities confirmed. Essex Police said it was alerted shortly before 4 pm (BST) to reports of a 12-metre general aviation plane on fire at the site in Southend-on-Sea. “We remain on the scene of a serious incident...
Netanyahu Nominates Trump For Nobel Peace Prize
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in “forging peace”. During their dinner at the White House on Monday, Netanyahu also handed a copy of the nomination letter that he sent to the prize committee. “The President has already realised great opportunities. He forged the Abraham Accords. He’s...