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Friday, August 22, 2025
- Where does Russia's opposition stand today, with shifting U.S.-Russia relations?
Now that multiple countries are talking about negotiating an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, where does the Russian opposition movement stand today after Alexei Navalny's death in 2024?
- Trump says 'We want to be very good to Canada,' as its leader drops some tariffs
After Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he would lower tariffs, President Trump said "We want to be very good to Canada. I like Carney a lot. I think he's a very good person."
- U.N.-backed panel confirms famine in Gaza. And, DOJ to send Congress some Epstein docs
A U.N.-backed panel of experts has declared that northern Gaza is suffering from famine. And, the DOJ is expected to release to Congress the first wave of documents related to its Jeffrey Epstein probe.
- Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, says U.N.-backed panel
Famine has been officially declared in northern Gaza, a U.N.-backed group of experts warns — marking the first such confirmation in the Middle East.
- Thai court acquits ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of royal defamation charge
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was acquitted of a royal defamation charge by a court on Friday, in a case that could have sent him to prison for up to 15 years.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Hamas has one top strategy: End the war and survive
Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza, as it faces pressure from Arab countries and seeks to ensure its own survival.
- Israel has approved a settlement project that could divide the West Bank
Israel gave final approval for a settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, which Palestinians say could dash hopes for a future Palestinian state.
- Russian airstrikes hit a U.S. factory in western Ukraine
Two Russian cruise missiles hit a U.S. electronics plant in the far west of Ukraine. The strike was part of an overnight barrage of more than 600 drones and missiles.
- Israel will call up 60,000 reservists. And, N.C. braces for effects of Hurricane Erin
Israel plans to call up 60,000 reservists for its new Gaza City offensive. And, North Carolina's Outer Banks is bracing for the flood and damage that Hurricane Erin could bring.
- Far fewer Canadians are visiting the U.S. this year, new numbers show
Canadian residents made just 1.7 million return trips by motor vehicle back into their country from the U.S. in July, a nearly 37% decline over the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
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