Donald Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
The trolling of WNBA games with sex toys is Skibidi brainrot writ large. It’s replaced meaning with noise The trolling of WNBA games isn’t just juvenile spectacle. It’s the logical endpoint of a culture fluent in irony, addicted to attention and hollowed out by meaninglessness The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
‘He’s in Venezuela’ - Trump admin roundly mocked over $50M bounty for Nicolas Maduro Thursday’s announcement from Bondi saw the phrase, “He’s in Venezuela,” trending on X The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
US Imposes Tariffs On Swiss Gold Imports, Threatening Global Bullion Market—Peter Schiff Tells Buyers To 'Better' Do This Now The United States has imposed tariffs on Swiss gold imports, a move that could significantly disrupt the global bullion market. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Ukraine conflict could be ‘frozen’ sooner rather than later, says Poland’s Tusk after talk with Zelenskyy – as it happened Ukrainian president says ‘reliable peace essential for all’ after speaking to Polish PM on Friday morning, Trump’s deadline day for Russia to move towards a ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025
Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again' The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
JPMorgan Now Expects September Fed Cut Instead Of December—Jobless Claims Surge, Trump Nomination Adds New Twist JPMorgan Chase Co. has moved up its forecast for the first Federal Reserve rate cut to September, abandoning its previous December timeline as labor market data weakens and political dynamics shift within the central bank. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Cambodia gather to praise ceasefire with Thailand and mourn the dead Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Cambodia have held a religious ceremony to honor soldiers killed in recent border clashes with Thai forces and to pray for peace The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Carvana CEO Ernest Garcia, VP General Counsel Paul Breaux, Sell Millions In CVNA Stock Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) CEO Ernest Garcia III and Vice President Paul Breaux sold thousands of CVNA shares following the company's second-quarter earnings report. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Intel's stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", but did not elaborate. The president was seemingly accusing Tan of holding problematic ties with the Chinese Communist party. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
Macron urges Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky demands role in US-Russia talks Amid growing diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Kyiv is pushing to ensure it has a direct role in any future negotiations between Washington and Moscow. Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2025
US To Rectify 'Regrettable' Error In Japanese Tariff Order, Promises To Refund Excess Duties The U.S. government has pledged to rectify a presidential executive order, which will result in the removal of overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Gold futures rise to new high after reports Trump has imposed tariffs on one-kilo bars – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 Trump picks top economic aide Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve board Miran will take the spot vacated by Adriana Kugler if his appointment is approved by the Senate.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Cambodia and Thailand finally work out plan to uphold fragile ceasefire Repatriation of 18 captured Cambodian soldiers remains a sticking point
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Locals fight plans for Italy’s Sicily bridge that would be world’s longest The Messina Strait Company overseeing the project is bracing for a big legal fight
International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2025 Is the $600 Stimulus Check Real? The Truth About the So-Called 'Tariff Rebate' Payments Sen. Hawley's bill offers $600 tariff rebates to offset higher prices, but inflation risks and Congressional approval remain concerns for 2025.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 8, 2025 Armenian and Azeri leaders to meet Trump in Washington for peace talks Direct talks in Washington with United States President Donald Trump aim to mark a turning point in efforts to secure lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after decades of hostilities.
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 Tesla Dominates Used EV Sales On Carvana As Electrified Mix Hits Record 9% Used car seller Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) says 9% of the company's unit sales comprised electric vehicles and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, or PHEVs.
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025 As Netanyahu moves toward full takeover of Gaza, Israel faces a crisis of international credibility For all its claims of being a democracy that adheres to international law and the rules of war, Israel’s global reputation is in tatters.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025 Friday briefing: What will US funding cuts on mRNA vaccines mean for the health of the world? In today’s newsletter: The global scientific community is reeling after the US announced sweeping cuts to vaccine research, reigniting fears that misinformation is driving critical health policy
Reason · Aug 8, 2025 Why Trump's Plan to Exclude Undocumented Migrants From Census Count Determining Apportionment of Congressional Seats is Unconstitutional The Constitution requires apportionment to be based on a count of all "persons," excluding only "Indians not taxed."
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2% Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 Trump Greenlights Bitcoin In $40 Trillion 401(k)s: Peter Schiff Calls It A 'Gamble' With Retirement Savings — What Others Said President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Thursday allowing cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) retirement plans, potentially opening $40 trillion in retirement savings to digital assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).