A New York appellate court has overturned a civil fraud penalty totaling over $500 million, previously imposed on U.S. President Donald Trump and his business associates, while reaffirming the underlying fraud findings. The court deemed the financial penalty “excessive” and in violation of the Eighth Amendment’s protections against disproportionate fines.(The Guardian, The Washington Post, Financial…
A senior Russian diplomat, Roman Babushkin, has labeled the pressure exerted by the United States on India to reduce its purchases of Russian crude oil as “unjustified.” Speaking on the matter, Babushkin expressed confidence that the energy partnership between Russia and India will persevere despite external pressures. Since the imposition of Western sanctions on Moscow…
The United States government has implemented a new screening process for immigrants seeking legal pathways to live and work in the country. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now assess applicants for “anti-Americanism,” in addition to existing security checks. Under the new policy, immigration officers will consider whether an applicant has “endorsed, promoted, supported,…
Amid heightened trade tensions, China has firmly rejected U.S. demands to cease importing oil from Russia and Iran, even as Washington threatens a 100% secondary tariff on Chinese goods in response. On August 3–4, 2025, China’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that its energy strategy is shaped by national interest and sovereignty, stating that “coercion and pressuring…
A senior aide to U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that India is indirectly supporting Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine by continuing to purchase Russian oil. The statement, which came amidst rising geopolitical tensions, has drawn significant attention ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. Speaking to media, the aide claimed that India’s oil trade with…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on July 30, 2025, that Canada intends to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025 (Al Jazeera). Carney stated that Canada’s recognition is contingent upon the Palestinian Authority implementing democratic reforms, including holding general elections in 2026…
On July 24, 2025, fierce armed clashes erupted along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia, marking the most severe escalation in years. At least nine Thai civilians, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed and another 14 injured in artillery and rocket fire near the Ta Muen Thom Temple region in Surin province. Civilians in Si…
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa announced the opening of a permanent Bahraini diplomatic mission in Beirut, marking a full restoration of ties with Lebanon after nearly four years of limited relations. The declaration came during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who was on an official state visit to Bahrain (Anadolu Ajansı). The…
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco declared former President Trump’s executive order—limiting birthright citizenship—to be unconstitutional, reinforcing a district court’s nationwide injunction (Reuters). The majority opinion, issued in a 2–1 ruling, emphasized that the order “contradicts the plain language of the Fourteenth Amendment’s grant of citizenship to ‘all…
Hundreds of pro‑Palestinian demonstrators gathered at Union Square, New York City, on July 22, 2025, demanding an immediate end to Israeli military actions in Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid. Participants displayed signs reading “Stop Starving Gaza now!”, “Feed Gaza’s Babies”, and “Open the border, end the blockade”—highlighting deep concern over widespread shortages in the enclave…
