Hurricane Erin forms over Atlantic, the first of 2025 season.
Erin has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on Saturday as the storm continued on a path over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. It became the first hurricane to develop in the Atlantic this year, and it was expected to continue gaining strength, potentially growing into a major hurricane.

Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict
The two presidents Trump and Putin shook hands on the red carpet in Alaska, and then traveled together to the meeting about the Russian invasion war in Ukraine. But the agreement on a conversation between the two men was changed at the last minute. It will be discussed, but I have to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they will make a good decision, he said according to BBC.

Putin Sees “Path Towards Peace” After “Extremely Productive” Talks With Trump
Putin began the joint press conference noting that negotiations were “useful” and held “in a constructive atmosphere.” Putin says there’s an agreement but Trump appears to dispute that fact, though he notes several points of alignment. The leaders didn’t spell out the points that had been agreed and those that hadn’t been. RT reports that Defense Minister Belousov is “in a great mood.”

Hezbollah leader accuses govt of ‘handing’ Lebanon to Israel with disarmament plan
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accused the Lebanese government on Friday of “handing” the country to Irael by pushing for the group’s disarmament, warning it would fight to keep its weapons.

Russia, Ukraine exchange 84 prisoners each on the eve of Trump-Putin summit
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 84 prisoners each on Thursday, both sides said, the latest in a series of swaps that has seen hundreds of POWs released so far this year. This latest one came on the eve of a high-level summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday.

Finance Minister Smotrich’s Jewish settlement plan earns worldwide condemnation, US signals tacit support 
A new round of worldwide condemnations struck Israel on Thursday after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced his approval of a settlement plan, which he says will be the “final nail in the coffin” of a Palestinian state. The controversial “E1” plan calls for construction that would link Jerusalem to Ma’aleh Adumim, severing the connection between Judea and Samaria, i.e., splitting the West Bank – which the international community seeks to establish as a Palestinian state – into two separated parts.

‘As one fist’: After public spat, DM Katz and IDF chief discuss Gaza offensive plans, vow to cooperate until victory 
After several days of public clashes, Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir met on Thursday in person for the first time to discuss the planned large-scale offensive in the Gaza Strip, vowing to cooperate until victory over Hamas is achieved. The security system’s top leadership convened to present the outline of the plans for the operation to take over Gaza City, according to a Defense Ministry statement.

Poles enraged at Israeli soccer fans’ ‘Murderers since 1939’ banner
In 2018, the Polish parliament adopted a law making it illegal to reference the complicity of some Poles in crimes against Jews committed during the Nazi occupation. Israeli soccer fans were met with outrage in Poland after a group displayed a banner at a game referring to the Poles as “Murderers since 1939.”

Despite denials: South Sudan and Israel in talks over Gaza resettlement plan
South Sudan and Israel are in talks over a potential deal to resettle Gazans in the African nation, despite denials by South Sudanese officials, three sources familiar with the matter told the Reuters news agency on Friday. The sources, who spoke anonymously, stated that no agreement has been reached yet, but discussions between South Sudan and Israel are ongoing.

IDF targets Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon
IDF strikes Hezbollah’s military site in southern Lebanon, targeting infrastructure after Hezbollah violates Israel-Lebanon agreements. Defense Minister Israel Katz reaffirms the IDF’s commitment to preventing threats to Israel, holding Lebanon’s government responsible for upholding the ceasefire.

Sharaa’s Islamist army fuels Syria’s descent into sectarian slaughter
Footage has emerged this week showing the killing of a volunteer paramedic at a hospital in Sweida, Syria, by armed men affiliated with the Syrian government of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The killing was recorded by CCTV at the hospital and released on Sunday by the local Suweida 24 outlet. The footage indicates that the killing took place during a rampage by the government-affiliated fighters through Sweida’s main hospital.

South Africa Distances Itself From Army Chief’s Pledges of Military, Political Support to Iran
South Africa’s army chief has faced domestic backlash after pledging military and political support to Iran during a recent visit, prompting government officials to distance themselves from his remarks over concerns they could harm Pretoria’s efforts to strengthen ties with the United States.

DNC to vote on resolutions recognizing two-state solution, Palestinian statehood 
Democratic Majority for Israel said that it is “deeply troubled” that a “flawed, irresponsible resolution” was introduced at a meeting “that will further sow division within our party.” The Democratic National Committee plans to vote later this month on competing resolutions about the party’s position on Israel and the Palestinians. The first resolution, introduced by Allison Minnerly, a 26-year-old deputy executive director at the Florida-based Youth Action Fund, calls for the Democratic Party to support an arms embargo on Israel and for members of Congress to recognize “Palestine” as a state.

Illinois Mandates ‘Mental Health’ Testing For All Students; Experts Warn It Will Lead To ‘Mass Medicalization Of Children’
Children’s minds are now officially in the crosshairs of one of the most out-of-control state governments in America. Under a controversial new measure just signed into law by far-left Governor J.B. Pritzker, government schools in Illinois will begin mandatory “mental health” testing of all students each year, starting in 3rd grade.

When Pressed On Strict Logic By Creationist, AI Admits Evolution Is ‘Effectively Impossible’
what happens when AI is challenged on the facts? Calvin Smith, the executive director of Answers in Genesis Canada, in his new video series “A Talk With Grok,” discovered something astonishing—when you peer behind the bias and press the programming to logically examine the evidence, you get a very different answer. Beginning by setting parameters to strip away ideologically driven answers, Smith asked Grok to apply only strict logic, mathematical probability, and observational science in its answers. Grok not only admitted that the theory of evolution is “effectively impossible,” the AI assistant also concluded that intentional creation of life by God is the most probable, adding that those who reject intelligent design are “denying overwhelming evidence.”

The Death Of The Small Farm Is The Death Of Rural America
Modern farming is destroying small communities as we move more and more toward the “go big or go home” model—thousands of acres of the same monocrop, managed by one or two people on a tractor spraying chemicals. What used to be 20 or 30 small farms—each with a household and family that supported the local restaurant, gas station, feed store, and the veterinarian who served a few counties—is now replaced by a single sprawling operation with no animals, no neighbors, and no community.

ICE to open new detention center in Colorado
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to open a new illegal immigrant detention center in Colorado by the end of the year, following the increase in funding granted to ICE as part of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” The plans for the new detention center come as the Trump administration is increasing efforts to arrest and deport illegal immigrants across the country.

Scientists Are Secretly Testing Unthinkable Technologies … Years Before They Exist
Social media. AI. Genetic engineering. Self-driving cars. Autonomous robots. What if hindsight was ahead of us, and we could at least have an idea of the social, behavioral and ethical implications of emerging technologies before they even existed? If it sounds like science fiction, it sort of is. “Science fiction science” or “sci-fi-sci” is an idea put together by researchers … “[We use] experimental methods to simulate future technologies, and collect quantitative measures of the attitudes and behaviors of participants assigned to controlled variations of the future.” This unconventional approach has been met with skepticism, as experimental scientists understandably tend to question its validity. But the trio has pushed on.

Over 160 killed in deadly monsoon floods and landslides across Pakistan
Heavy monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan on August 15, 2025, killing more than 160 people and destroying critical infrastructure. Additional casualties were reported in Indian-administered Kashmir, where at least 60 people died following a cloudburst and associated flooding.

At least 60 dead, over 250 missing after severe flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
A massive cloudburst struck Chosoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district at around 12:00 local time (LT) on August 14, 2025, killing at least 60 people, injuring more than 300, and leaving over 250 others missing.

U.S. MQ-9 Drone Just Flew A Mission Deep Into Mexico
An MQ-9 Guardian medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) flew deep into Mexico this morning, according to flight tracking data. What at least appears publicly to be a very rare event comes as the Trump administration has reportedly authorized the military to take action against cartels in Mexico.

US and three other countries reject WHO’s IHR amendments; the UK, the global censorship hub, is not one of them
On 18 July, the US officially rejected the World Health Organization’s (“WHO”) 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (“IHR”), citing threats to national sovereignty, free speech, and constitutional protections. If not rejected, the amendments would have allowed the WHO to influence lockdowns, vaccine documentation, and pandemic declarations without approval from elected officials or public input.

England: Bournemouth swamped by immigrants; crime is skyrocketing, all at taxpayers’ expense
Crime statistics show a significant increase in violent, sexual, and public order offences in Bournemouth, with a 276% increase in rape cases between 2014 and 2025, making the town a borderline no-go zone, especially for women. These crimes are being committed by foreigners, some of whom live in London and travel to Bournemouth to find their victims. But others have been shipped there to be settled as asylum seekers at a significant cost to taxpayers.

Pakistanification of America: Why Are We Celebrating a Terror State in Chicago? 
On August 10, 2025, West Devon Avenue in Chicago’s West Rogers Park was awash in green and white. Floats rolled by, drums pounded, and flags waved as thousands marked Pakistan’s Independence Day. The Chicago Tribune called it a “colorful celebration” of culture and heritage.

The Hateful Nun: Agapia Stephanopoulos is a Reckless Propagator of Anti-Israel Lies
“Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos’s anti-Israel crusade, marked by outrageous and discredited claims, renders her an unreliable voice. Tucker Carlson’s latest interview further solidifies his track record of hosting polarizing and one-sided discussions.”

When the World Chooses the Lie, Over the Truth
If I walked into a room tonight wearing a glittering crown and greeting people in Spanish, would anyone truly believe I was the Queen of Spain? If I strolled down the street in a police uniform, flashing a badge I bought online, should I be trusted to enforce the law? If I wore a designer jacket from a market stall in Istanbul, could I claim to be wealthy?Unfortunately, when it comes to Israel, the global conversation works on exactly that kind of shallow logic: appearances are enough, as long as they match the story people want to tell. Truth becomes irrelevant. Verification is optional.

Trump on Verge of Major Victory in Battle Over Panama Canal 
in January, President Donald Trump vowed to eradicate Chinese influence from the Panama Canal and preserve U.S. vital interests in the region. After months of tense negotiations, he appears to be on the cusp of achieving that goal. The momentum began to shift in April, when CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong-based company operating two Panama Canal port terminals with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), announced plans to sell its global port holdings, including the strategically critical sites in Panama. … the most significant recent development came from within Panama itself. On July 29, the country’s comptroller general refused to register the extension of the port concession agreement, effectively blocking a delay that Beijing had sought.

Some Juneau residents urged to evacuate as Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater
Residents in some parts of Juneau prepared to evacuate ahead of what could be a record surge of flooding as rainwater and snowmelt in a huge basin dammed by Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier started to flow downstream toward the capital city. Officials in recent days have been warning people in the flood zone to be ready to evacuate. On Tuesday morning they confirmed water had started escaping the ice dam, with flooding expected into late Wednesday. They advised people in the city’s flood zone to leave.

‘China is happy:’ New memos expose Homeland Security’s concerns about Tim Walz CCP connections 
Newly released internal memos confirm the Department of Homeland Security and FBI had longstanding concerns about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his connections to the Chinese Communist Party, … Homeland Security turned over the documents to watchdog group Judicial Watch “China is happy,” one Homeland Security employee wrote in an explosive message to the group chat called “NST NFT Bi-Weekly Sync” on August 7, 2024, one day after Harris announced Walz as her running mate, the memos show.

August planet alignment – six planets and the Moon parade the sky this month. Here’s how to see it
The planet alignment of August 2025 is best seen on the mornings of 18/19 August, before sunrise. That could be between 4am and 6am, depending on your exact location. These dates are the best time because the planets will be on view in the same patch of sky as the Moon, making for a spectacular sight. But the catch with this August planet alignment is that six planets will indeed be above the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere at once, but just before sunrise.

Huckabee Fires Back On Anti-Israel British Leader: ‘If You Had Been PM Then, The UK Would Be Speaking German’
So Israel is expected to surrender to Hamas and feed them even though Israeli hostages are being starved? Did UK surrender to Nazis and drop food to them? Ever heard of Dresden, PM Starmer? That wasn’t food you dropped. If you had been PM then, the UK would be speaking German!” The Ambassador further challenged Starmer, saying: “How much food has Starmer and the UK sent to Gaza?

Vance tells servicemembers US adversaries are ‘afraid’ of American military ahead of Russia summit 
Vance told American forces stationed at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford in England that, because of the strength of the U.S. military, the United States has leverage heading into tough negotiations. Vance has been meeting with European leaders ahead of the summit. “You guys are the reason why we can go into a negotiation with strength,” Vance said. “You guys are the reason why we have leverage in these conversations with world leaders. Because they know that if we cut a deal, it is backed up by the finest fighting force anywhere in the world.

More than 85 aftershocks follow M4.0 earthquake northwest of The Geysers, California
A M4.0 earthquake struck The Geysers geothermal field in northern California at 12:48 UTC (05:48 LT) on August 14, 2025, followed by more than 85 aftershocks through the evening.

Deadly Flooding Strikes Chattanooga After Record-Breaking Rains 
Another U.S. city has been hit with historic flooding. Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been hit with historic floods after flash flooding hit the city on Tuesday. As of Thursday, four people have been reported dead due to the floods, with dozens more still unaccounted for.

‘It looks like judgment day’: Wildfires force mass evacuations across Greece
Firefighters in Greece are battling multiple forest fires across the country on Wednesday, including blazes threatening villages and towns near the western city of Patras and two tourist islands, Chios and Zakynthos. The fires have destroyed homes, farms, and industrial facilities and led to the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists since Tuesday.

Major incident declared as wildfire advances through unexploded ordnance zone near RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire
A wildfire burning on Langdale Moor near RAF Fylingdales, North Yorkshire, England, has been declared a major incident after spreading across approximately 5 km2 (1.93 mi2) of moorland since igniting at around 18:30 LT on August 11, 2025. The declaration was triggered by the fire’s rapid growth, the presence of unexploded ordnance, and the scale of inter-agency response required.

Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands at 16:22 UTC on August 14, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 53 km (33 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

Ex-psychic warns Christians of ‘spiritual dangers,’ demonic influence of ‘The Telepathy Tapes’
“The Telepathy Tapes,” a hit podcast and developing documentary project, has gained a massive following due to its claims that non-verbal autistic children are capable of telepathic communication. But, according to a former psychic-turned-evangelist, the concept carries serious spiritual dangers, especially for Christians.

Anglican Church of Nigeria cuts ties with Church of Wales over lesbian bishop
The Anglican Church of Nigeria has broken relations with the Church in Wales following the election of an openly lesbian cleric as its archbishop. The Nigerian primate made the announcement during a gathering of church legal officers in Abuja.

Inflation Is Out Of Control (Again), And We Are Getting Slammed By Double-Digit Price Increases In Every Direction
Well, that was quite a shock. We just got confirmation that inflation is starting to accelerate once again. That is really bad news, because the cost of living has already been stressing people out all over the country. In fact, one recent survey found that 86 percent of Americans are stressed out about grocery prices. But it isn’t just the cost of food that has been going up. We have been getting slammed by double-digit price increases in every direction, and that is having enormous consequences. Our standard of living is eroding with each passing month, and as a result, the middle class is steadily shrinking.

How Sneaky UK Government is Secretly Planning to Tax Workers Billions More: Inside the Biggest Tax Grab in 50 Years
An internal government memo was leaked recently, which exposed the deceitful ways workers are being silently taxed more than ever, while the government can simultaneously celebrate that it didn’t raise taxes at all. It’s a devious, deliberate attack on living standards and affordability for the average citizen, and it’s important to understand how this is happening before they wrap it up as a positive for the people of the country.

The Muslim Brotherhood’s U.S. Expansion: From Four Foreign Students and Seven Mosques to a Nationwide Islamic Network
In the 1970s, only four Muslims lived in one Florida city — all foreign students from Kuwait — and just seven mosques existed in the entire United States. Guided by Hamas’s spiritual leader, Tareq Al-Suwaidan turned that small foothold into a model for Islamic infrastructure that now spans the country.

Viktor Orbán: ‘Brussels Is a War Project’ — Warns Europe Marching Toward WWIII
“The West lost its instinct for self-defense when it severed the link between Christianity and the nation.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned Saturday that the world is “increasingly likely” to slide into a third world war, accusing the European Union of becoming a “war project” and pledging to keep Hungary out of foreign conflicts.