Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – August 8, 2025

Greetings from Tyler,  It looks like Israel is going into Gaza to take complete control. The plan is getting mixed reviews from several nations. Germany is ready to cut bait, promising to halt all plans for weapons supplies. Who knew … Read More

US raises bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 mn

Washington (AFP) – The United States doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro — who faces federal drug trafficking charges — to $50 million on Thursday, a move Caracas described as “pathetic” and “ridiculous”. Washington, which does not recognize … Read More

Trump orders ‘new’ census that excludes undocumented immigrants

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has ordered the U.S. Commerce Department to create a new U.S. census that excludes people who are in the country illegally. The “new and highly accurate CENSUS” will be “based on modern day … Read More

Trump says he will meet with Putin soon

President Donald Trump announced Friday he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, as the White House continues to press for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Trump told reporters during a trilateral meeting with the leaders of … Read More

Poland’s new president could become a major European ally for Trump

Karol Nawrocki, who takes over as Poland’s president on August 6, owes his rapid ascent to a significant shift in voters’ political opinions and ideological preferences, some of which have echoes in the political scene in the United States. Those trends, … Read More

Mosquito-borne virus sickens thousands in China as infected are quarantined — sparking pandemic fears

Thousands of people have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus in China, prompting a response not seen since COVID — including mass quarantines even though the virus is not spread by humans. The chikungunya virus has rapidly spread to … Read More

Russia ends freeze on developing short-, medium-ranged nuclear weapons

Aug. 6 (UPI) — Russia has announced it is ending its self-imposed moratorium on the development of short- and medium-range nuclear missiles, deepening a nuclear weapons stalemate between Moscow and Washington. Russia’s Foreign Ministry made the announcement Monday in a … Read More

House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department on Tuesday for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons and former law enforcement officials, part of a congressional probe that … Read More

Netanyahu decides on full occupation of Gaza Strip, IDF activity in areas with hostages, PMO says

An Israeli official told the ‘Post’ that Netanyahu will convene a meeting on Gaza and a hostage deal, noting that “the prime minister is considering all available options regarding next steps. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a decision for … Read More

Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a fierce contest to build the Australian navy’s new fleet of warships, beating a bid from German rival Thyssen­Krupp Marine Systems. Defence Minister Richard Marles announced on Tuesday that cabinet had selected Japan’s … Read More

AI Search Pushing An Already Weakened Media Ecosystem To The Brink

Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting for survival. “The next three … Read More

Trucks looted, Hamas enraged: The new reality of humanitarian aid in Gaza

Gazan reports have indicated that the purpose of bringing in the humanitarian aid is to ‘flood’ the markets, leading to lower prices and ensuring the residents do not attack aid trucks. Humanitarian aid trucks sent from Egypt and Jordan entered … Read More

In first, Ben Gvir openly leads prayers on Temple Mount, in violation of status quo

Far-right leader is first minister to pray overtly at flashpoint site as record 3,527 Jewish visitors said to ascend on fast day; Jordan, PA, Saudis condemn Ben Gvir; PM: Status quo intact In an unprecedented move, far-right National Security Minister … Read More

Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts for the First Time in 600 Years — and It May Be Linked to a Massive Earthquake

The volcano erupted on Aug. 3, spewing an ash plume that reached about 4 miles in height The Krasheninnikov Volcano just erupted for the first time in centuries. The volcano, located in the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia, erupted … Read More

Trump envoy Witkoff to head to Russia for ‘last chance’ Ukraine ceasefire talks

The ceasefire deadline Trump set for Russia is set to expire on Friday. LONDON — President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia later this week, the president told reporters on Sunday, in a bid … Read More

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