In a shocking incident at one of the largest U.S. military bases, Fort Stewart, a sergeant opened fire on five fellow soldiers. The gunman, identified as 28-year-old Sergeant Cornelius Radford, was quickly apprehended by other personnel, prompting a temporary lockdown of the base. Brigadier General John Lubas stated that all injured soldiers are in stable condition. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown. The U.S. Army has launched an internal investigation, raising renewed concerns over safety and mental health within military ranks. Three of the victims required surgery.

Two days before the deadline for Russia to end the Ukraine war, U.S. President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for over three hours. The meeting comes amid Trump’s warning of 100% tariffs on Russia if no agreement is reached and his promise to supply Ukraine with advanced Patriot missile defense systems. Kremlin called tariff threats against Russia’s trade partners “illegal.” Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev expressed optimism about the dialogue’s success.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ignoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to end the war in Ukraine. Despite threats of new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil buyers, Putin remains committed to capturing Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Kremlin sources say Russia believes it has the upper hand and sees no reason to stop. While diplomatic talks continue, little progress has been made. Trump’s envoy is expected in Moscow, but analysts say Russia’s focus is firmly on battlefield gains over negotiations.

As Trump’s 100-day promise to end the Ukraine war nears its end, global eyes are on him. Despite initially pledging swift resolution, his actions have drawn the U.S. deeper into the conflict. He’s yet to take decisive steps on sanctions against Russian oil buyers like India and China. Analysts say Trump must make bold strategic decisions or risk looking weak. With diplomatic moves underway and a visit to Moscow planned, the world waits to see if Trump can shift the course of the war.

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast on July 30, prompting widespread tsunami alerts. Satellite images cited by The New York Times reveal damage to a floating nuclear submarine base at Rybachiy in the Kamchatka Peninsula. Though a section appears to have shifted, major visible destruction was not confirmed. The quake also triggered a rare volcanic eruption and caused a tsunami that hit Russia’s Severo-Kurilsk port. Despite structural damage, no casualties have been reported so far.

Arizona, USA – A medical aircraft crashed near Chinle Airport in Arizona on Tuesday, claiming the lives of all four people on board. The dual-propeller aircraft was en route to pick up a patient from a nearby hospital when it went down shortly after takeoff. The plane burst into flames, killing everyone inside.

The aircraft was typically used for transporting patients and medical equipment. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the crash, but a thorough investigation is currently underway.

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into several Obama administration officials over alleged data fraud related to proving Russian interference favoring Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Attorney General Pam Bondi authorized prosecutors to present potential charges based on recommendations from Trump’s former intelligence chief. The probe follows claims by Tulsi Gabbard accusing the Obama era of politicizing intelligence agencies. Obama’s spokesperson and Democrats reject these allegations as baseless. Russia denies any election interference.

Russia has announced its withdrawal from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, citing Western military actions as a direct threat to its security. This move follows the U.S. withdrawal in 2019 and signals a potential new arms race between East and West. Experts warn this weakens the global nuclear control framework and could escalate tensions reminiscent of a new Cold War, as countries increase missile deployments and military capabilities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to significantly increase tariffs on Indian products within 24 hours, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Trump criticized India as an unfair trading partner, imposing a 25% tariff earlier and now threatening to raise it further. The executive order issued on July 31 includes additional fines related to Russia oil imports, effective August 7. Despite US pressure, India has not stopped its oil imports from Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized the United States for imposing politically motivated economic pressure on countries choosing independent paths. She described Trump’s tariff policy as a direct interference in national sovereignty, especially targeting Russia’s partners in the Global South. Zakharova emphasized that sanctions have become a key feature of the current global order and said Washington is pursuing a neo-colonial agenda. Russia remains committed to deepening cooperation with like-minded countries, particularly within the expanding BRICS bloc.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong voiced deep concern over the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza and violence in the West Bank, warning that one day there may be no Palestinians left to recognize. Speaking to ABC, she supported recent mass protests in Sydney calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Wong emphasized the urgency of recognizing Palestine, stating the key issue is when, not if. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to order a full occupation of Gaza despite internal opposition.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying, “We want Israel to feed the people of Gaza. We are providing significant aid—mainly to ensure food reaches those who need it.”

Trump emphasized, “We don't want anyone starving or dying from hunger.”

On Friday, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff visited Gaza to assess the operations of the controversial U.S.-backed Gaza Emergency Humanitarian Fund (GEHF). Trump praised his efforts, calling them “excellent.”

However, when asked whether he believes genocide is being committed in Gaza, Trump avoided answering. He claimed the U.S. has pledged $60 million in food assistance for Gaza, though various sources indicate that only around $3 million has been disbursed so far.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of significant tariff hikes on Indian goods imported into the United States, citing India’s ongoing purchase of fuel from Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Trump made these remarks on his social media platform Truth Social ahead of planned U.S. retaliatory tariffs effective August 7. While details on specific products and tariff rates remain unclear, Indian officials have confirmed that despite the threats, India will continue buying Russian oil.

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.