Tsunami Warnings have been issued for much of Japan’s eastern coastline, with authorities urging residents near the coast, rivers, or lakes in multiple prefectures to evacuate to higher ground without delay.
A Tsunami Watch has been issued for the entire U.S. and Canadian West Coast, including Alaska, after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Far East. A Tsunami Warning is currently in effect for portions of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.
Bloomberg reports that U.S. President Donald J. Trump has blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from making a planned stop in New York City next month. Lai was scheduled to transit through the U.S. in August while en route to visits in Central America, including Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize. The move reportedly followed a direct request from Chinese officials to their U.S. counterparts and comes as Washington and Beijing continue delicate trade talks. The decision is seen as a diplomatic snub to Taiwan, as the Trump administration seeks to secure an in-person summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has proposed testifying before the House Oversight Committee—if several key conditions are met. According to a letter sent to the committee, Maxwell is demanding:
• Full legal immunity.
• That the interview not take place at the prison where she is currently serving her sentence.
• Advance access to all questions, arguing that surprise questioning would be “inappropriate and unproductive.”
• That any appearance be scheduled only after the outcome of her Supreme Court petition and an upcoming habeas corpus filing.
Her legal team stated that if these terms are not agreed to, Maxwell will invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
A major explosion rocked the Horizon Biofuels Inc. plant in Fremont, Nebraska shortly before noon Central Time. Authorities have not yet released information on any potential casualties.
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In the coming days, the French Air Force is expected to carry out its first humanitarian aid airdrops over the Gaza Strip since the start of the crisis. Meanwhile, discussions are underway between France, Germany, and the U.K. to establish a coordinated “air bridge” for delivering aid from airbases in Jordan directly into Gaza.
Statement from the Two-State Solution Conference:
• Hamas must release all hostages and relinquish control over Gaza.
• A firm commitment has been made to implement concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution within 15 months.
• A transitional administrative committee will be established to govern Gaza under the Palestinian Authority’s framework, immediately following a ceasefire.
• The role of UNRWA remains critical at this stage.
• We support the deployment of a temporary United Nations mission in the Gaza Strip, as requested by the Palestinian Authority.
U.S. President Trump has seemingly confirmed for the first time the specific reason he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and trafficker. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from Scotland, Trump said Epstein repeatedly ignored direct warnings and “poached” women working as spa attendants at his Mar-a-Lago Resort in Florida. Among them, he claimed, was Virginia Giuffre—who had previously alleged she was groomed and later trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the age of 16, after meeting them while employed at Mar-a-Lago. Trump had long denied any knowledge of this. Giuffre, 41, died by suicide in April.
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, stated that she intends to invoke the Fifth Amendment during her upcoming congressional testimony unless she is granted immunity. He also noted that Maxwell would be willing to testify publicly if she were to receive a presidential pardon.
🚨D. Trump declared that Russia has 10 days, starting today, to agree to a truce in Ukraine.
If Russia does not agree to at least a ceasefire, it may face secondary sanctions that could impact countries purchasing its oil.
A short time ago, Israeli Air Force air defenses successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward central Israel by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
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Before issuing today’s ultimatum, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly held a lengthy phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the conversation, Netanyahu is said to have rejected Starmer’s key demands, which included ruling out any future annexation of the West Bank and committing to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.
Fires continued to rage through the morning at the Salsk Rail Yard in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, after a Ukrainian drone strike overnight targeted rail infrastructure and a military fuel train believed to be supplying Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Union Pacific Railroad has unveiled plans to acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal that would create the first coast-to-coast rail network in U.S. history. The merger would link the East Coast to the West Coast, forming a 50,000-mile system spanning 43 states—from New York to California. The two rail giants are expected to seek approval from the Trump Administration, which has been promoting deregulation in the rail sector. The companies aim to finalize the merger by early 2027.
The Dutch government announced this evening that it will bar Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the Netherlands. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp stated the decision was made due to their repeated incitement of settler violence against Palestinians, consistent advocacy for the expansion of illegal settlements, and public calls for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
Daily Mail: Researcher Claims to Have Found Ancient Message from “Moses” in Egyptian Mine
An independent researcher has reanalyzed ancient inscriptions at Serabit el-Khadim, an old mining site in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, and believes one of the Proto-Sinaitic markings—dating back 3,800 years—may read: “This is from Moses.”
The inscriptions, carved into the rock walls of the mine, include one possible reference to Moses in the top-left corner. Another inscription found deeper inside the mine also appears to mention Moses, though its meaning is less clear.
The researcher also noted that several texts originally dedicated to Egyptian gods seem to have been scratched out and replaced with references to the Hebrew God.
North Korea has declared that the U.S. must recognize it as a nuclear power, stating that no negotiations—despite the past Trump-Kim relationship—will lead to denuclearization, according to KCNA.
Cuba Joins the BRICS New Development Bank;
Cuba has become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) and is expected to gain access to alternative financing sources to the IMF and the World Bank.
Within the next 48 hours, Jerusalem is expected to make a pivotal decision: if Hamas fails to release the hostages, Israel may proceed with the formal annexation of parts of Gaza.
Unlike military operations, which can be reversed or scaled back at any time, annexation is effectively permanent. Under Israeli law, undoing annexation requires either a supermajority of 80 Knesset members or a national referendum—making it a politically entrenched move that would be extremely difficult to reverse. Once annexed, the territory is unlikely to be returned without a major political battle.
With this morning’s repeated ceasefire violations by Cambodia prompting retaliatory action from Thailand, signs of the truce unraveling are already emerging. As a result, traders on Polymarket now estimate a 99% probability that the Royal Thai Air Force will launch further strikes against Cambodia by Friday.
The Royal Thai Army reports that the ceasefire has collapsed, with renewed fighting breaking out near Chong Bok in Ubon Ratchathani Province. According to Thai officials, the Cambodian Army launched an unexpected artillery strike targeting Thai troops stationed on a nearby hill, prompting immediate retaliatory fire from Thai forces.
A different angle of the Russian-made “Gerbera” one-way attack drone spotted earlier today over Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, after reportedly crossing the border from Belarus. The incident triggered widespread alerts across the city and the country. Authorities are still working to determine whether the drone landed inside Lithuania or exited its airspace.
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A new U.S. Army report reveals that during last month’s 12-Day War between Israel and Iran, the United States launched over 150 anti-ballistic missile interceptors from Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries positioned across the Middle East—roughly a decade’s worth of interceptors, representing around 25% of the Army’s total THAAD inventory.
In addition, the U.S. Navy fired approximately 80 RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) interceptors throughout the conflict. With the Navy’s limited stockpile of SM-3 Block IA, IB, and IIA missiles, and current production by Raytheon capped at about 55 IBs and only 12 IIAs annually until 2030, concerns are mounting.
The combination of slow missile production by both Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, along with recent high-use engagements in the Middle East—against both Iran and the Houthis—has left U.S. interceptor stockpiles critically depleted. This raises serious concerns about readiness in the event of a future large-scale conflict, particularly with China, which U.S. defense planners have identified as a potential flashpoint by 2027.
Jamaican National Hired as Maine Police Officer Arrested After Attempted Gun Purchase
ICE has confirmed the arrest of Jon Luke Evans, a Jamaican national who was working as a police officer in Maine despite overstaying his visa. His attempt to purchase a firearm for duty use triggered an alert from the ATF, leading to his arrest. — Fox News
As international pressure mounts — now including direct calls from the United States and President Trump — for Israel to significantly boost humanitarian aid into Gaza and bring the war to an end, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the concerns at a press conference this morning.
“There is no starvation in Gaza, and there is no policy of starvation,” Netanyahu said. “We remain fully committed to achieving our war objectives. We will continue our operations until all hostages are freed and Hamas’ military and governing infrastructure is completely dismantled. Hamas will cease to exist.”
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For the first time, fiber-optic drones have reportedly been used by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali, as they continue their fight against both the Malian Armed Forces and Russia’s Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group). The drones and accompanying training are believed to have come from Ukraine, amid earlier reports that Ukrainian Special Forces have been operating alongside several anti-government groups in West Africa, supporting efforts against Russian forces and Russia-backed regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
🚨Ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has officially taken effect
But don’t worry — according to anonymous New York Times sources, Hamas definitely isn’t stealing aid.
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USA 🇺🇸: Hillary Clinton dancing the “Macarena” during the Democratic Party convention in 1996.
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Trump: "The U.S. is going to do more aid for Gaza, but we'd like to have other countries participate ... It's not a U.S. problem, it's an international problem."
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Trump tells EU’s von der Leyen windmills are “horrible” and a “con job” during Scotland meeting.
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Iran has released 11 Jewish detainees—five women and six men—on bail, while five others remain in custody following the launch of Operation Lion’s Dawn, according to Jewish MP Homayoun Sameh. The arrests are reportedly linked to alleged ties with Israel amid a broader wave of crackdowns.
Trump: Hamas is stealing everything, that whole place is a mess
Trump: We provided $60 million in aid to Gaza last week, we never got a thank you
German Foreign Minister: Humanitarian pauses and aid deliveries to Gaza are positive developments, but the overall situation is still unacceptable. Hamas must release all hostages, and a full ceasefire is essential.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed Trump’s tariffs will take effect on August 1 with no extensions or grace periods. The baseline rate will be 10% for smaller nations, escalating to as high as 40% for countries like the EU, Canada, and Mexico.
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U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson stated that since the start of the war, Israel has allowed 94,000 truckloads of food into Gaza—enough to sustain 2 million people for two years. He also claimed that Hamas has made \$500 million by diverting and profiting from stolen aid.
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🚨USA 🇺🇸/Venezuela 🇻🇪: Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Maduro of being the “head of the Cartel of the Suns, a narco-terrorist organization that has taken over an entire country.”
“Maduro is NOT the president of Venezuela, and his regime is NOT the legitimate government. Maduro is the head of the Cartel of the Suns, a narco-terrorist organization that has seized control of a nation. And he is under indictment for trafficking drugs into the United States,” Rubio stated on Sunday morning.
Italy 🇮🇹/France 🇫🇷: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy will not join France in recognizing the Palestinian state.
Brazil 🇧🇷/China 🇨🇳: Brazil tripled its rare earth exports to China in the first half of 2025, according to a report released by the China-Brazil Business Council (CBBC).
French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot announced that, beginning this week, Arab nations will for the first time publicly denounce Hamas and call for its dismantling. He believes this will leave the group fully isolated. The move is part of France’s wider plan to support the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Multiple Ukrainian-supplied BTR-3E1 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), currently operated by the Royal Thai Army, were seen in motion near the Cambodian border on Saturday.
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A major Ukrainian drone strike targeted the Russian city of Stavropol this morning. Reports indicate that up to five drones hit the Stavropol Radio Plant, a facility identified in French sanctions as “one of the primary producers of radio-electronic equipment for the Russian Armed Forces.”
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A major Ukrainian drone strike targeted the Russian city of Stavropol this morning. Reports indicate that up to five drones hit the Stavropol Radio Plant, a facility identified in French sanctions as “one of the primary producers of radio-electronic equipment for the Russian Armed Forces.”
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Former Republican Congressman George Santos, who turned 37 on Tuesday, surrendered to authorities earlier today at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Fairton, New Jersey. He is set to begin serving an 87-month prison sentence after pleading guilty last year to multiple federal charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, largely tied to misconduct involving his 2020 campaign finances.
The Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was damaged during the border skirmishes between Cambodia and Thailand. The temple lies at the heart of the territorial dispute, with Thailand demanding ownership of the site.
China, a close ally of Cambodia, has issued a statement saying it is “deeply concerned” about the border skirmishes that have already resulted in casualties in both Cambodia and Thailand.
According to the Israeli government, a shipment equivalent to 950 truckloads of humanitarian aid is currently sitting inside the Gaza Strip, awaiting distribution by the UN. Israeli authorities say the aid—hundreds of tons of supplies—has already been screened to prevent the entry of weapons or materials that could be converted into explosives, but has yet to be distributed because the UN has not come to collect it.
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In case you missed it: 50 French Jewish teenagers, all around 15 years old, were removed from a Vueling Airlines flight for what the airline cited as “security reasons.”
Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli responded, stating:
“There are increasing signs that Iván Chirivella — a Vueling Airlines captain who reportedly trained two of the 9/11 hijackers, including Mohamed Atta — may have been the pilot who ordered the removal of the Jewish children from the Valencia-to-Paris flight.”
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🚨USA 🇺🇸/France 🇫🇷: “The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and undermines peace. It’s a slap in the face to the victims of October 7,” declared U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The Thai Ministry of Public Health has released updated casualty figures from the ongoing clashes with Cambodia in Northeastern Thailand:
Civilian Casualties:
• Deaths: 13
• Critically Injured: 7
• Moderately Injured: 13
• Lightly Injured: 12
• Total: 45
Military Casualties:
• Deaths: 1
• Critically Injured: 6
• Moderately Injured: 5
• Lightly Injured: 3
• Total: 15
The United States has authorized a $322 million package for Ukraine, which includes equipment to repair Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and support for HAWK Phase III air defense systems.
