Live updates: Japan downgrades last remaining tsunami alert but advisories remain in place for its Pacific coast
A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii and Alaska and California after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday. Japan has downgraded its last remaining tsunami alert, which was in the country’s north. Tsunami advisories remain in place for its Pacific coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami as high as 60 centimeters (2 feet) had bSirens blared in Honolulu as residents were urged to higher ground. “Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the warning stated. een detected as the waves moved south along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Tokyo Bay.

Ukrainian drones turned Russia’s Salsk station into a firestorm — fuel train destroyed (video)
Ukrainian drones struck deep into Russian territory overnight on 29 July, igniting a massive blaze at a railway hub in Rostov Oblast and cutting power to large parts of occupied Donetsk Oblast. The coordinated strikes disrupted rail traffic, left thousands stranded, and caused a widespread blackout.
Local residents reported a large fire at the station after explosions shook the city. Witnesses said they saw drones overhead while Russian troops tried to shoot them down with rifles.

Satellite imagery shows new activity at two Iranian nuclear sites, as regime warns against renewed ‘US aggression’ 
An analysis of satellite imagery by the Institute for Science and International Security found … new activity at one of the Esfahan tunnel entrances that occurred during the last few days.” The work being done at both sites appears to be minimal at this point, related mostly to clearing debris and restoring vehicle access. Albright said, “There is also no observable activity at the primary tunnel entrances leading into the enrichment facility” at the Fordow site.

Israel weighs new Gaza ‘siege plans’ as attempts to resurrect ceasefire talks continue 
during a cabinet meeting on Monday evening, the political leadership discussed several possible next steps, including some that would dramatically raise the pressure on the terror group. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presented a new “siege plan” for the Gaza Strip that would cut off all humanitarian aid and electricity, … Netanyahu is even mulling the annexation of parts of the enclave …

Israel and US to boycott UN two-state conference, Washington calls it ‘publicity stunt’ 
Israel and the United States on Monday announced they would boycott a United Nations conference aimed at advancing a two-state solution in the Middle East, citing the ongoing war between Israel and the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce dismissed the conference as a “publicity stunt” that empowers Hamas and undermines prospects for peace.

As Hamas’ ‘obstinacy’ blocks a hostage deal, Netanyahu mulls Gaza annexation
Speaking on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas’ “obstinacy” for the failure of hostage negotiations and reportedly considered annexing parts of Gaza, according to The Times of Israel. there is one major obstacle, and everyone knows it — Hamas. The official said that the notion of annexing Gaza was brought up at several of the meetings. Maariv reported that Netanyahu recently met with ministers, during which he framed the idea of annexing Gaza and wanted to explore it as an option.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt call on Hamas to disarm, leave Gaza
Seventeen nations have signed a statement calling for the Hamas terrorist organization to disarm and end its rulership over the Gaza Strip, Among the nations that signed the document are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, three nations that have been heavily involved in the attempts to end the war between Israel and Hamas. Qatar’s demand that Hamas disarm and no longer rule Gaza is especially notable as Qatar has moved ceasefire talks in a more pro-Hamas direction since the war began and has hosted Hamas leaders in luxury hotels for many years.

1,200 participants complete circuit of Temple Mount gates
“It was uplifting to witness so many people expressing their longing for the Temple and their deep connection to this holy site. We are especially grateful to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, whose support ensured the event could proceed as planned.”

Calling out President Macron: It’s really about ego, not diplomacy
French President Emmanuel Macron’s renewed push for the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian Arab state is not born of noble diplomacy or moral clarity—it’s an attempt to salvage his own ego. After being diplomatically outmaneuvered and publicly embarrassed by Israel’s successful and precise military operation against Iran, Macron was forced to abort his orchestrated announcement recognizing a Palestinian Arab state at the United Nations. The event, planned for maximum theatrical effect,

New York Judge Sentences Neo-Nazi to 5 Years for Livestreaming Bomb Threats Against Jewish Hospitals
The US Justice Department announced last week that US District Judge Ramon Reyes, Jr. issued the sentence for Domagoj Patkovic, 31, who terrorized patients and medical workers with hoax bomb threat phone calls to historically Jewish health-care centers in New York City and on Long Island.

Israel achieves its goals in Gaza offensive, now must decide what’s next 
The offensive in Gaza has reached its stated goals and – unless the government decides to expand it – as it awaits a new Hamas response to the efforts of mediators to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal, the IDF will hold the lines assigned to them.

Trump puts pressure on Harvard and others to pay up, after Columbia deal
The White House is pushing Harvard University and several other elite colleges to pay millions to the government to settle investigations into alleged antisemitism, a senior administration official said Friday. The administration is seeking payments from the University of Michigan as well as Northwestern, Cornell and Brown universities, in an effort to make deals similar to the $200 million agreement announced Wednesday with Columbia University. The financial dragnet could impact dozens of other colleges and universities that are also facing – or were threatened with – investigations by the Trump administration, the White House said. The Columbia deal requires the Ivy League school to pay more than $200 million

Pointing To Anti-American Ideologies And The Evils Of Globalism, Trump Admin Says ‘Enough’ To UN ‘Education’ Agency
The most important tool of the United Nations agenda for globalism, the UN “education” agency known as UNESCO, just received a major black eye from the Trump administration this week as the U.S. government announced its withdrawal. Globalists everywhere are howling. And UNESCO’s leadership is fuming. But much more work remains if Americans are going to free themselves and their children from the dangerous influence of the communists, New Age occultists, population-control zealots and other evildoers running the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Indeed, its influence is felt in classrooms across America and worldwide.

In a First, NRC Approves Restart of Mothballed Nuclear Facility
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday granted multiple licensing and regulatory approvals necessary for the 800-MW Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan to restart operations later this year. The NRC’s approval to transition Palisades back to an operating license represents an unprecedented milestone in U.S. nuclear energy,” Holtec President Kelly Trice said. Palisades would be the first U.S. plant to be brought back online after decommissioning.

Russia Tones Down Naval Celebrations As Drones Fly Near Putin’s Hometown 
Russia held subdued ceremonies honoring its navy on July 27 in St. Petersburg, citing security concerns, and authorities in the surrounding region reported that air defense forces shot down several drones they said were fired by Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia kept up its assault on Ukraine, where officials said the military shot down 78 of the 83 attack drones or decoys fired overnight and into the morning, including several whose fragments damaged buildings in the Poltava region,

29 attacks on Israel, U.S. bases foiled by Iraq to contain regional conflict, says PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed … that his government blocked 29 attempts by pro-Iranian militias to launch missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. bases in Iraq during last month’s 12-day war with Iran. The efforts, he said, were thwarted through a combination of military and political measures.

US Justice Department files ‘misconduct complaint’ against judge over Trump remarks
The US Justice Department filed a misconduct complaint Monday against a prominent judge over his remarks about President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. “Today at my direction, @TheJusticeDept filed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg for making improper public comments about President Trump and his Administration,” Bondi said on X. “These comments have undermined the integrity of the judiciary, and we will not stand for that,” she added.

US rescinds legal basis for greenhouse gas vehicle regulations
The US Environmental Protection Agency proposed Tuesday rescinding the 2009 “Endangerment Finding” that serves as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, potentially eliminating more than $1 trillion in climate regulations. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the proposal in Indiana, targeting the Obama-era determination that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide endanger public health and welfare. “With this proposal, the Trump EPA is proposing to end 16 years of uncertainty for automakers and American consumers,” said Zeldin. ..previous administrations “twisted the law, ignored precedent, and warped science” in implementing climate policies..

Strong earthquake strikes near Russia; Tsunami warnings issued for Japan, U.S
A massive magnitude-8.7 (possibly 8.8) earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Wednesday morning, prompting the Japanese government to issue tsunami warnings and evacuations along its northeastern coast, while warnings have been issued for much of the U.S. West Coast. If confirmed as an 8.8 strike, it would be among the 10 largest earthquakes ever recorded and the largest since 2011, when a 9.1 earthquake struck Japan, resulting in a tsunami that killed over 18,000 people and destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Macquarie Island Region, Second Quake In 3 Days
Macquarie Island [Australia], July 29: An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 rattled across Macquarie Island Region on Tuesday. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Earlier on July 26, another earthquake of magnitude 6.2 occurred in the region.

Deep M6.6 earthquake hits south of the Fiji Islands
A deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit south of the Fiji Islands at 17:53 UTC on July 29, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 553 km (331 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

30 dead and over 80,000 evacuated as extreme rainfall hits Beijing, China
At least 30 people died and more than 80,000 were evacuated in Beijing, China, after record rainfall from July 26–28, 2025, caused severe flooding and landslides.

The Bubble Is Bursting: Delinquency Rates Have Doubled, And Credit Card Defaults Are Soaring
Did you know that U.S. households are carrying $1.18 trillion in credit card debt? Considering the fact that the average rate of interest on credit card balances is now over 20 percent, that is not good news at all. Sadly, most of the country is just barely scraping by from month to month in this very harsh economic environment, and turning to credit cards for some relief can be extremely tempting. A thousand-dollar credit card balance can turn into four or five thousand dollars in the blink of an eye, and once you get that deep into the hole, it can be very difficult to ever dig yourself out. Of course, if you end up losing your job or having a major medical emergency, that can be enough to push you completely over the edge financially. Today, that is happening to an alarming number of Americans.