Trump and JD Vance claim ‘socialists are ruining Spain’ amid Ceuta crisis IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 1
Ceuta latest: Spain condemns EU’s ‘selfish and unlawful’ response as most of 60,000 migrants return to Morocco Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates The Independent UK · Aug 1
'Extensive response plans': Iran threatens US energy sites after Trump warning Iran has warned it is prepared to retaliate against any fresh US or Israeli attacks by targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region, hours after the White House signalled that President Donald Trump was considering expanding military operations against Tehran. The Times of India · Aug 1
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv kill nine and injure more than 30 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched 35 missiles, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 attack drones at Ukraine overnight. Euronews · Aug 1
Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least three dead after bomb explodes near Moscow restaurant The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square The Independent UK · Aug 1
Days after Trump's dismissal, report claims Russia shared military intelligence with Iran Days after US President Donald Trump downplayed Russia's alleged support to Iran, saying any assistance from Moscow had been "very unimpactful", a report claiming Russia is providing Tehran with intel to strengthen its military capabilities has surfaced. This comes amid the ongoing conflict with the United States. The Times of India · Aug 1
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Being 'Laser Focused' on Enriching His Family Through $8.9 Billion in Mineral Deals— Says He's 'Pressing for Answers' With Elizabeth Warren On Friday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of using his office to expand his family’s wealth as Democratic lawmakers sought records related to billions of dollars in federal support for critical-mineral companies with ties to the Trump or Lutnick families. Benzinga · Aug 1
Trump Says US Hasn't Approved Ukraine's Patriot Missile Production Request Despite Zelenskyy Promise: 'They Can Someday Turn on You' On Friday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. has not yet approved Ukraine’s request to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, signaling caution after previously indicating that Kyiv could receive a production license. Benzinga · Aug 1
'Flawed' Reflecting Pool renovation: US drops vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn The Justice Department has cleared David Hearn of all criminal charges, acknowledging that the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial pool was not only hastily executed but flawed as well. Prosecutors highlighted that the peeling paint was present prior to Hearn's visit and confirmed the damage stemmed from poor installation rather… The Times of India · Aug 1
US drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian, admits 'botched installation' The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after saying the damage was a result of "a botched installation", not vandalism. Trump had personally overseen the Reflecting Pool's renovation, which was estimated to have cost at least… France 24 · Aug 1
Trump's push for lower US interest rates faces setback as borrowing costs climb before midterms Trump's promise of lower interest rates is under pressure as Treasury yields climb and financial markets move contrary to the administration's economic goals. Higher borrowing costs have impacted households, businesses and the federal government. Inflation concerns and policy uncertainty have kept investors cautious about US debt. The Economic Times · Aug 1
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill nine KYIV - Russian attacks on Ukraine’s capital killed at least nine people and wounded more than two dozen others, local officials said on Saturday, with strikes damaging homes and causing fires across the city. Bangkok Post · Aug 1
US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against European allies A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike. Euronews · Aug 1
France 24 · Aug 1 Russian attack on Ukrainian capital kills at least nine people At least nine people were killed and 33 others wounded in Ukraine's capital Kyiv after Russia launched a series of ballistic missiles overnight into Saturday, authorities said. Both Russia and Ukraine have ramped up attacks in recent months, with Moscow increasing its long-range strikes on towns and cities across Ukraine.
The Times of India · Aug 1 US, Israel weigh bombarding Iran's energy infrastructure through the weekend: Report The United States and Israel are planning a potential bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with strikes possibly taking place over the weekend, CBS News reported on Friday, citing sources.
The Economic Times · Aug 1 Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9 Russian forces launched intense missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight. At least nine people were killed and twenty-two civilians were injured in the capital. A five-story residential building sustained damage from falling debris and a fire. Seven people died in another district after attacks caused widespread damage. Ukraine continues…
The Times of India · Aug 1 Peaceful works best when protesting Five months is a long time, but some of us still remember why Trump declared war on Iran. “All I want is freedom for the people,” he announced hours after the first strikes. He’d thought if he took out the leadership, Iran’s regime would collapse. But regime change is a…
The Economic Times · Aug 1 US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries; India unaffected The US State Department will make a visa bond program permanent. This program requires applicants from fifty nations to post bonds. Bonds can reach up to twenty thousand dollars for business and tourism visas. This policy aims to reduce visa overstays among travelers. Immigration advocates believe it will deter legitimate…
Bangkok Post · Aug 1 Fifa scraps share-sale plan after fierce backlash Fifa’s plan to sell a piece of its business empire to outside investors has collapsed following an open revolt by football officials worldwide and a major rift among top Fifa executives.
The Independent UK · Aug 1 Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders The Trump administration is packing immigration courtrooms and giving less lead-time on hearings in an effort to clear a decades-long backlog
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1 ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’ Exclusive: As wildfires rage across Europe, Frank Elderson tells the Guardian nature loss poses a growing risk to the global economy
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv missile attack kills at least 10 as Zelenskyy seeks attack role for Starlink Donald Trump retreats further from commitment to let Ukraine manufacture its own Patriot missiles. What we know on day 1,620
The Times of India · Aug 1 Russia's overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine capital Kyiv kills 9 At least nine people were killed and twenty-eight others were injured after Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight into Saturday. The attack damaged residential buildings, sparked multiple fires across the city and left people trapped under debris, officials said.
Benzinga · Aug 1 Trump Fights Back After Judge Calls His $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit 'Bad Faith'— Mourns Loss of Scrapped $1.776 Billion Fund: 'There Are a Lot of People...' On Friday, President Donald Trump appealed a federal judge’s finding that his $10 billion IRS lawsuit was filed in bad faith, while expressing disappointment that the controversial $1.776 billion "lawfare" fund tied to the proposed settlement had been scrapped.