Trump-Era Tariffs on Africa

Algeria and Libya face 30% U.S. tariffs; 20 other African nations hit with 15%.

Tariffs target imports from countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Madagascar.

Policy dates back to Trump's presidency and remains in place as of 2025.

BBC investigated 160+ cases of children shot during the Gaza war.

In 95, kids were hit in the head or chest.

Eyewitnesses say IDF shot 57 of them.

Russian state media TASS asked the Pentagon to clarify the exact locations where the submarines are deployed.

The Pentagon did not provide a clear answer.

Mali: A new batch of Chinese Norinco CS/VP14 MRAPs was reportedly delivered through the port of Guinea, as Bamako is said to have ordered 160 more to strengthen the national army.

Russia was the first country to recognize the Taliban gov’t in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s current national anthem includes the line:

“Look at the piles of skulls — this is what the Russians left behind.”

Elon Musk says Ireland and others should leave the EU, claiming it’s “destroying democracy in Europe.”

“Drop the Case or Be Destroyed” — ICC Chief Faces Mossad Threats

Top ICC prosecutor Karim Khan is facing intense pressure over his Israel war crimes probe.

– Threats, intimidation, and warnings from insiders.
– Mossad presence in The Hague sparked safety fears.
– Leaked sexual assault allegations followed a warning: drop Netanyahu warrants “or be destroyed”.
– British-Israeli lawyer told Khan he was “authorized” to offer a way out.

All as Khan pushes ahead with potential new arrest warrants for Israeli officials.

Source: MEE

Somalia: U.S. offers $5M for info on Abdikadir Mohamed Abdikadir, known as Ikrima, over the 2010 Kampala bombings, and $3M for details on his leadership of a Kenyan recruitment network.

111 years ago today, on August 1, 1914, Germany declared war on Russia. A pivotal moment in the July Crisis that plunged Europe into World War I.

Yahya enters UK top 100 baby names for first time in 2024

Ranked #93 with 583 babies named Yahya. Jumped 33 spots from 2023

Muhammad still #1, followed by Noah, Oliver.

Some point to Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar.

Source: BBC

Azerbaijan’s state news agency wants to rename Russian cities using historical names.

AZERTAC proposes calling Kaliningrad “Koenigsberg”, Grozny “Solzha-Gala”, Volgograd “Sarysu”, and others by their old or cultural names.

Hamas:

Trump never tires of repeating Israeli accusations and lies about Hamas stealing aid, and we will never tire of rejecting and refuting them.

Fed Governor Adriana Kugler will step down from her position.

Her resignation will be effective August 8.

Trump:

Today’s Jobs Numbers were RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad...

US Senator Lindsey Graham to Russia:

Trump is not Obama, he is not Biden, and he will not be trifled with.

You are overplaying your hand.

Trump's team is exploring adding Azerbaijan and some Central Asian countries to the Abraham Accords, aiming to deepen existing ties with Israel.

While talks with Azerbaijan are serious, discussions with Central Asian nations remain early-stage.

Source: Reuters

US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker:

Trump will hit Russia with devastating tariffs and sanctions on August 8.

Russia is not going to have any friends. They're not going to have any trading partners. And their ability to fund this war will end.

Trump says he deployed submarines "to save people."

Trump:

Brazil's Lula can talk to me anytime.

BREAKING: Trump says he has heard that India will no longer be buying oil from Russia.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Congress cut its $1.1B funding, ending support for NPR, PBS, and local stations.

Most staff will be laid off by September, with full closure by January 2026.