U.S. President Donald Trump declared that reciprocal tariffs will take effect at midnight on August 6, aiming to generate billions in import revenue from countries long benefiting from trade with the U.S. In a Truth Social post, he warned that only “radical left-wing courts” could stop this move. His comments likely referenced ongoing legal challenges to his tariff authority. Critics fear the tariffs could raise consumer prices, as economic uncertainty grows and the Federal Reserve remains cautious on interest rate changes.

US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have called for the quick passage of a sanctions bill targeting countries that continue trading with Russia, particularly India, due to its oil imports. They praised the recent 25% tariff on Indian goods signed by Donald Trump and pushed for a 500% tariff on Russian energy buyers. With strong bipartisan support—85 co-sponsors—the senators emphasized the urgency of passing the bill to pressure Russia and deter future conflicts.

Apple has pledged an additional $100 billion investment to expand production in the U.S., following pressure from former President Donald Trump. The tech giant aims to avoid high tariffs by building new facilities, including a data center and a smart glass production line. CEO Tim Cook says Apple’s U.S. investments are already showing results. The move also helps realign Apple’s supply chain away from China, with increased sourcing from India and Vietnam. Apple shares jumped over 5% after the announcement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that China may face higher tariffs—similar to those imposed on India—due to its continued oil imports from Russia. During a briefing in the Oval Office, reporters pointed out that besides India, countries like China are also major buyers of Russian oil. When asked whether China could face the same tariff penalties, Trump responded that it was “a possibility,” though he did not provide further details.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week—the first such meeting between the two countries' leaders since Biden and Putin met in Geneva in June 2021. According to The New York Times, Trump informed European leaders during a phone call on Wednesday that he plans to meet Putin and hopes to soon initiate trilateral talks involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. White House Press Secretary confirmed ongoing discussions. A Kremlin aide described a recent meeting between Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff as "productive and constructive." Trump initially hailed it as “great progress” but later tempered expectations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.