The Trump administration deported immigrants convicted of serious crimes to third countries like South Sudan and Eswatini after their home nations refused to take them back. According to a Reuters report, some deportees included individuals convicted of murder and child abuse. Critics called the practice harsh and questioned whether enough was done to repatriate them properly. In one instance, five people were returned to their home countries after facing threats of being sent to Libya. DHS did not disclose the total number deported to third countries.

In the first half of 2025, major U.S. tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon have spent over $1.55 trillion on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The spending exceeds U.S. government allocations for education and social services. Investments focus on data centers, servers, and power-intensive systems needed to run AI. Microsoft alone plans to spend over $300 billion this quarter. With 2026 plans already underway, global AI investment is expected to grow rapidly, even surpassing some national defense budgets in scale.

Thousands of demonstrators marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge in the rain, demanding an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza and calling for urgent humanitarian aid. The protest, dubbed the “March for Humanity,” drew wide public attention and included high-profile participants such as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Some protestors carried pots and pans to symbolize hunger, while others waved Palestinian flags and held placards demanding justice. New South Wales Police initially sought to block the march, but the state’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of allowing it to proceed. A parallel protest also took place in Melbourne.

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow later this week, confirmed U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker. The visit follows a scheduled trip to Israel and Gaza on August 1.

Trump’s team hopes the envoy’s visit will help facilitate constructive dialogue between the U.S. and Russia. Witkoff has visited Moscow multiple times and met with President Vladimir Putin. With U.S.-Russia relations currently tense, Trump has even ordered deployment of two nuclear submarines to strategic areas.

Stephen Miller, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Donald Trump, has accused India of indirectly supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing large quantities of Russian oil.

“People will be shocked to learn that India is now on par with China in buying Russian oil,” said Miller. According to NDTV, the Trump administration has leveled three primary allegations against India: buying Russian oil, imposing high tariffs on U.S. goods, and manipulating the U.S. immigration system.

Miller noted that although Trump has maintained good relations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, future actions will be guided by pragmatism. He added that diplomatic and financial measures remain open to ensure Russia is denied the funds to continue its aggression.

Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano, located in the Kamchatka Peninsula, has erupted for the first time in over 500 years. Experts believe a recent powerful earthquake may have triggered the eruption.

The volcano emitted an ash plume reaching 6 kilometers into the sky. Although the eruption currently poses no direct threat to populated areas, a subsequent earthquake in the region led authorities to issue tsunami warnings for three nearby zones.

Russia’s Defense Ministry alleges that 1,250 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in a single day during ongoing battles across various fronts. The ministry reported heavy casualties in regions including Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipro. Russian forces also claimed the destruction of Ukrainian tanks, artillery, and Western-supplied military equipment. Advances were reported in parts of Kharkiv, though the claims remain unverified by independent sources. Ukraine responded with drone and artillery strikes. The war, which began in February 2022, shows no sign of ending.

China and Russia have started a three-day joint naval exercise called ‘Joint Sea-2025’ in the Sea of Japan near Vladivostok. The drills include submarine rescue, air and missile defense, and naval combat operations. The exercise aims to deepen their strategic partnership amid global tensions led by the U.S. While Russia calls the exercise defensive, Japan views the growing military cooperation as a serious security threat. China maintains neutrality but supports Russia economically amid ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict.

Russia has claimed the capture of Oleksandro-Kalynove, a village in Ukraine's Donetsk region, following operations by its "South" forces. The Russian defense ministry also reported intercepting 338 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks. Ukraine has not responded to the claim, and the ongoing conflict makes independent verification difficult. Russia previously claimed to have taken another village, Marn, near the Dnipropetrovsk-Donetsk border. That area is known for its strategic value, and reports suggest Russian forces pushed deep into enemy defenses during the assault.

A U.S. federal court has halted the Trump administration’s plan to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Judge Trina Thompson ruled the move was racially motivated and unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment. Over 60,000 immigrants will retain TPS for now. The court also criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s comments labeling undocumented immigrants as "criminals," calling them discriminatory and harmful. The ruling is seen as a major legal victory for immigrant rights advocates and ethical questions surrounding the legitimacy of the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

A mild earthquake struck the New York Metropolitan Area on Saturday night, with a magnitude of 3.0, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No damage or injuries have been reported.

The quake was centered near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, approximately 8 miles west of Central Park, at a depth of 6.2 miles. This tremor was significantly weaker than the 4.8 magnitude quake that struck near Tewksbury, New Jersey, earlier in 2024.

Four Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on President Donald Trump to help bring all sides back to the negotiating table to end the war in Gaza.

In a letter, Representatives Gregory Meeks, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, and Jamie Raskin warned that the conflict has become a humanitarian disaster and poses a serious geopolitical threat. “We urge you to use the full force of American diplomacy to achieve a swift, fair, and lasting resolution,” they wrote. “Now is the time to bring all parties—Israel, Palestinian leaders, regional partners, and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff—back to the table without delay.”

Russia launched over 6,000 drone strikes on Ukraine in July 2025 alone—marking a record number of attacks in a single month. According to AFP, the strikes killed dozens and injured many more.

Civilian infrastructure including homes, a kindergarten, and an ambulance were damaged. Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat told The Kyiv Independent that the actual number of attacks could be even higher due to underreporting.

On July 9 alone, Russian forces launched a record 741 drones and decoys in one night—more than the total for the entire month of July 2024. Following this, Donald Trump had pledged more "defensive weapons" to Ukraine, though concerns remain about supply shortfalls.

AFP also reported that Russia fired 198 missiles at Ukraine in July—second only to June in terms of monthly volume this year.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed the deployment of two nuclear submarines closer to Russia, calling it a necessary step to stay "prepared." The move follows provocative remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump issued an ultimatum to resolve the Ukraine war within 10 days or face tougher U.S. actions. Medvedev responded with warnings and references to Russia’s Cold War-era "Dead Hand" nuclear system. Analysts fear this escalating rhetoric may worsen global tensions and diplomatic relations.

In response to provocative remarks by Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, former U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to high-alert zones. The move follows Medvedev’s reference to Russia’s Cold War-era "Dead Hand" system. Trump warned that reckless language could spark unintended disasters. Both leaders have exchanged heated threats, raising global nuclear tensions. Trump also criticized Russia’s economy and mocked Medvedev’s relevance, while Medvedev fired back with sarcasm, deepening the diplomatic rift.