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Israeli Hostage Families Urge Nationwide Strike

Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza are urging a nationwide general strike next Sunday to protest the government’s decision to expand military operations and seize Gaza City. “We are shutting down the country to save the soldiers and the hostages,” said relatives gathered in Tel Aviv, joined by the October 7 Council, which represents families of soldiers killed at the start of the war. Grassroots Push Gains Momentum Organizers say the strike will begin as a citizen-led movement, driven by private companies and individuals taking the day off to disrupt the economy. The October 7 Council claims hundreds of companies and thousands of citizens have already pledged participation. Israel’s largest trade union, Histadrut, has yet to commit but will meet with the families on Monday. Anat Angrest, whose son Matan is among the hostages, appealed directly to industry leaders: […]

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Trump’s Qatari Air Force One Faces Expert Doubts

President Donald Trump says a donated Boeing 747-8 from Qatar could be ready to serve as Air Force One by February 2026 — far ahead of the long-delayed delivery of two new presidential aircraft from Boeing’s official replacement program. “They say February,” Trump told reporters in late July when asked when he expected to fly on the new plane. “Much sooner than the others. The others are being built.” Experts Question Feasibility Former Defense Department officials and aviation experts are sceptical, pointing to the massive task of converting a standard aircraft into a fully equipped, secure Air Force One. Andrew Hunter, former assistant secretary of the Air Force under the Biden administration — who oversaw a $54 billion annual budget including the Air Force One program — said meeting that deadline would be “challenging, if not impossible” without bypassing standard […]

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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Sparks Ukraine Concerns

For nearly three years, Washington’s stance on the war in Ukraine has been clear: “No negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine.” But when US President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday, Ukrainian leaders will not be in the room — unless a last-minute invitation changes the plan. The absence of Kyiv has sparked alarm, especially after Trump openly floated the idea of “land swaps” with no mention of security guarantees or continued military aid for Ukraine. Kyiv’s Firm Rejection Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the idea, stressing that the Ukrainian Constitution forbids giving up territory. “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier,” Zelensky declared. “Any solutions against us, any solutions without Ukraine, are solutions against peace. They are dead solutions.” The comments come amid fears in Kyiv that Trump’s vision of a “peace […]

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Europe: Ukraine Must Join Any Russia Peace Talks

Key European allies have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine, declaring that any peace negotiations with Russia must include Kyiv as a full participant. In a joint statement issued by the leaders of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission, the bloc stressed that “international borders must not be changed by force” and that Ukraine retains the sovereign right to determine its own future. The declaration comes ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. While the White House has hinted at the possibility of a trilateral summit including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the gathering currently remains a Trump-Putin bilateral — as initially requested by Moscow. Zelensky has firmly rejected any agreements made without Ukraine’s direct involvement, warning they would be “dead decisions” with […]

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Gaza City residents ask “Where should we go?” amid displacement fears

Residents in densely populated Gaza City carry a single question on their lips amid Israel’s advancing ground operations: “Where should we go?” The mounting fear of destruction and forced displacement looms large as the ground offensive escalates.  Families are torn between staying amid growing danger and venturing into increasingly volatile surroundings. Infrastructure is in shambles—electricity is cut, clean water is scarce, homes have been destroyed—making daily survival ever harder. Where once homes stood, now rubble and hopelessness reign, and many displaced people have nowhere safe to flee to.  Crowded shelters—sometimes mere school buildings or UN facilities—are stretched past capacity. Expectant mothers labor on cold floors, children suffer from dehydration, and illnesses previously treatable have turned deadly. Every day, families ask: How to feed my children without clean water? Where to sleep without walls? International aid agencies report that humanitarian corridors remain […]

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Despair grows as Israel plans Gaza City takeover

News of the Israeli government's plan to take control of Gaza City has been met with despair across the region. Gaza City—its de facto capital—now seems to be counting down toward a devastating transformation. If Hamas does not surrender in the coming weeks, which current signs suggest it won’t, the Israeli military appears poised to enter a new, destructive phase of the war. Gaza City remains home to nearly one million civilians, many of whom had returned in January following a fragile ceasefire only to find their homes destroyed and daily life rapidly eroding once the ceasefire collapsed in mid-March. Residents fear they will soon face forced displacement yet again, as reports indicate Israel plans to prompt a mass evacuation within just two months. Previously, evacuations had led people to relocate to Khan Younis and Rafah—cities now ravaged nearly beyond […]

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Five soldiers injured at Fort Stewart base shooting in Georgia

On August 6, 2025, an active shooter incident occurred at Fort Stewart, a U.S. Army base in southeast Georgia, resulting in five U.S. soldiers being wounded and a suspect taken into custody, according to Reuters and AP News reports. The incident unfolded just before 10:56 a.m. ET in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area. Military officials swiftly ordered lockdown procedures across the base, including the nearby Wright and Evans Army Airfields, as part of containment measures. Nearby Liberty County schools—such as Button Gwinnett Elementary, Joseph Martin Elementary, and Snelson Golden Middle School—were placed under soft lockdown "out of an abundance of caution" though no threat extended beyond the base perimeter. Personnel were instructed to secure buildings and remain indoors. By 11:35 a.m., the suspected shooter had been detained, and officials confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the surrounding […]

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Trump imposes 50% tariff on India over Russian oil imports

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose a 50% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s ongoing purchases of Russian crude oil—a significant escalation driven by what the White House characterizes as indirect support to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The policy combines two measures: a previously announced 25% "reciprocal tariff" tied to trade imbalance, and a new additional 25% penalty, specifically targeting India’s oil imports from Russia. The additional duty will take effect 21 days from August 6, around August 27, 2025. Why the Move? Trump argues that India is effectively “fueling the war machine” by continuing to import discounted Russian oil, then reselling it at profit—thus enabling Moscow’s military campaign. He warned that similar secondary sanctions could be applied to other major buyers like China if peace terms are unmet. India Pushes Back India’s Ministry of External […]

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20 killed in Gaza as aid truck overturns amid crowd surge

On August 6, 2025, 20 Palestinians were tragically killed and numerous others injured when an aid truck overturned onto a crowd of civilians in central Gaza, near the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency (Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal. The victims were among hundreds who had gathered to receive humanitarian aid amid a worsening food crisis. Local officials claimed the vehicles were being directed by Israeli forces onto unsafe, damaged roads routes that had been previously bombed. As a result, the overloaded trucks became unstable, leading to the deadly incident. Hamas-run authorities blamed Israeli policies, stating that aid routes are intentionally hazardous. They argued that chaotic convoys force desperate crowds to swarm trucks—creating dangerous situations that often end in tragedy. Dozens more were reportedly injured when the aid truck flipped in the crush of bodies around it. […]

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Growth vs Tax and Gaza Control: Laffer, Wagner & Occupation Dynamics

Economists debate how tax levels influence economic growth. The Laffer Curve posits a balance: both very high and very low tax rates can reduce revenue, with an optimal rate maximising income while spurring activity. Some argue lowering taxes can boost investment, consumer spending, and growth—but only up to a point. In contrast, Wagner's Law highlights the tendency for public spending to rise as national income grows—meaning governments need growing revenue, often via taxes, to fund services and infrastructure. Together, these theories illustrate the tension: tax cuts may increase growth up to a point, but adequate tax revenue remains essential to fund development. Policymakers must therefore strike a balance: set fair tax rates to encourage economic activity, while ensuring sufficient funds for education, healthcare, and public investment. In practice, many countries fall short—either burdening citizens with high taxes or underfunding vital […]

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