New David Axehole piece just dropped: https://archive.ph/RoGeU

Russia found 1,000 T-72's under the couch cushions. But they're shitty and old, so don't worry! Ignore the fact that the Abrams was also designed in the 70's!

I think this is a propaganda spin, priming people to see a whole lot more Russian tanks appearing seemingly out of nowhere.

Donald Trump Tariffs News Live Updates: US to impose added 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchase - Times of India

Donald Trump Tariffs News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on India from the present 25%. On Tuesday, Trump said that over the next 24 hours, the US will likely ‘very substantially’ raise tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian crude oil and refusal to stop. Donald Trump administration officials have accused India of helping ‘finance’ Russia’s war against Ukraine with its ongoing crude oil imports.

"India has not been a good trading partner, because they do a lot of business with us, but we don't do business with them. So we settled on 25 percent but I think I'm going to raise that very substantially over the next 24 hours, because they're buying Russian oil," he said in an interview with CNBC.

Donald Trump has brushed aside the reported offer of zero tariffs from India, saying that India’s crude oil trade with Russia is in focus. India on its part has remained defiant about its oil buys from Russia, saying it maintains the right to protect its national interests.

Donald Trump Tariffs Live: Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods

As per the executive order the goods imported from India into the United States will face an additional 25% import duty. This new rate will apply to goods brought in for consumption, or taken out of warehouses for consumption, starting from 12:01 am EDT, 21 days after the order is issued. However, there are two exceptions: the higher duty will not apply to goods that:

(1) were already loaded onto a ship and on their way to the US before the 12:01 am deadline

(2) are officially brought in for consumption before 12:01 am on September 17, 2025.

Donald Trump Tariffs Live: Trump imposes 50% tariff on India

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil.

Today, we honor the anniversary of the martyrdom of Ibrahim Al-Nabulsi, the Lion of Nablus. We salute a guardian who fearlessly, tirelessly protected our soil and its steadfast people.

This day does not merely mark an end, for while all people die with their last breath, martyrs are born on the day of their sacrifice. Their names resonate, echoing heroism, raising bloodstained rifles that seem to reach Heaven itself.

Having grown up during the second intifada in the embrace of the Old City of Nablus, Mountain of Fire, his resolve was tested early on. He witnessed firsthand the bravery of its people, those who resist until victory or martyrdom. By 15, he was already wanted by the occupation. In 2021, he was the most wanted fighter in the West Bank. He was detained with friends and martyrs Mohammed Al-Dakhil and Adham Mabrouka by the PA and subjected to torture. Even as the PA sought to kidnap him just a month before his martyrdom, Ibrahim's spirit was, as always, unbroken.

Guided by his principles, Ibrahim’s compass never strayed. He survived nine assassination attempts, never abandoning resistance. His sights were set on our eternal capital of Al-Quds, his rifle always directed at the enemy.

Ibrahim embodied our struggle, representing the ideals of the homeland, dedicating himself to his land, people, and religion. His journey left an indelible mark on a nation, and his status as a beacon of defiance shall remain ablaze in the hearts of generations, kindling the flames of resistance amongst the cubs of this great nation, from Nablus to Gaza to the camps in exile and diaspora. Young eyes continue to look up at him, seeing themselves in the Lion's legacy.

Ibrahim gifted us his final testament. His words, profound beyond his 19 years, remind us that perhaps, in the face of such giants, we are the ones who seem small.

"I love my mother." "Take care of the homeland after me." "Do not abandon the rifle."

We honor his memory by upholding his principles, following in his footsteps, and continuing on his path as we resist the enemy in all its forms, in all places.

Mother. Homeland. Rifle. Glory to the Lion of Nablus, Ibrahim Al-Nabulsi.

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Hamas accuses Israel of genocide and demands immediate opening of humanitarian corridors - Telesur English

So GPT-5 just launched and the presentation included a bunch of really dumb graphs that are obviously wrong...

And also it's just generally not that impressive/not a huge step up from previous capability, and that's what the benchmarks are saying. Apparently they squished the hallucination issue, but again, benchmarks, not real usage.

Is it over?

🚨 Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza: — Daily statistical report on the number of martyrs and injured due to the "israeli" aggression on the Gaza Strip

138 martyrs (including 3 martyrs whose bodies were recovered) and 771 injuries arrived at Gaza Strip hospitals during the past 24 hours.

A number of victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them until now.

The toll of the "israeli" aggression has risen to 61,158 martyrs and 151,442 injuries since October 7, 2023.

• The toll of martyrs and injuries since March 18, 2025, until today has reached 9,654 martyrs and 39,401 injuries.

Among the martyrs of livelihood: The number of aid martyrs who arrived at hospitals during the past 24 hours reached 87 martyrs and 570 injuries, bringing the total number of livelihood martyrs who reached hospitals to 1,655 martyrs and over 11,800 injuries.

Gaza Strip hospitals recorded 5 new deaths due to famine and malnutrition during the past 24 hours, including one child and 7 adults. Thus, the total number of famine and malnutrition victims rises to 193 martyrs, including 96 children.

Ministry of Health August 6, 2025

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Israeli [sic] security cabinet chose starvation policy in Gaza over deal to free captives: Report | The Cradle

The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump is preparing measures against banks that discriminate against conservatives, without mentioning whether the measure would apply to other countries.

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Statement issued by Hezbollah:

The government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has committed a grave sin by making a decision that strips Lebanon of the weapons of the Resistance against the "Israeli" enemy. This weakens Lebanon's capabilities and position in the face of ongoing American-"Israeli" aggression, and grants "Israel" what it failed to achieve through its war on Lebanon. We confronted that aggression with the battle of #The_Formidable_in_Might, which led to an agreement obligating "Israel" to cease its aggression and withdraw from Lebanon.

This decision clearly violates the National Pact, and contravenes the government’s ministerial statement, which explicitly says in Article 5: “The government, in accordance with the National Accord Document approved in Taif, is committed to taking all necessary measures to liberate all Lebanese territories from ‘Israeli’ occupation, extend the authority of the state over all its territories exclusively through its own forces, and deploy the Lebanese army in the internationally recognized Lebanese border area.”

Preserving Lebanon’s strength and the arms of the Resistance is part of that “necessary measures” clause. Likewise, strengthening the Lebanese army and arming it to be able to expel the "Israeli" enemy from the state’s lands and protect them is one of those necessary measures.

This decision came as a result of dictates by the American envoy Barrack, which was cited in the reasons and justifications for the proposal discussed in the Cabinet. Prime Minister Salam even announced that the Cabinet "decided to continue discussions on the American paper next Thursday and tasked the Lebanese Army with developing an implementation plan to restrict weapons before the end of this year.”

This decision fully serves "Israel’s" interests and leaves Lebanon exposed to the "Israeli" enemy without any deterrent.

The government has disregarded the commitment made by President General Joseph Aoun in his inauguration speech, where he declared: “My pledge is to call for a discussion on a comprehensive defensive policy as part of a national security strategy on diplomatic, economic, and military levels that enables the Lebanese state — I repeat, the Lebanese state — to remove the ‘Israeli’ occupation and repel its aggression from all Lebanese territories.”

What the government has decided is part of a surrender strategy and a clear abandonment of the fundamentals of Lebanon’s sovereignty.

The withdrawal of Hezbollah and Amal Movement ministers from the session is an expression of rejection of this decision — a rejection from the Resistance, which represents significant segments of Lebanese society across all regions, sects, and parties. It is also an expression of the broad popular rejection of subjecting Lebanon to American tutelage and "Israeli" occupation.

This decision undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty and gives "Israel" free rein to tamper with its security, geography, politics, and very existence.

Accordingly, we will treat this decision as though it does not exist.

At the same time, we are open to dialogue — to end the "Israeli" aggression on Lebanon, liberate its land, release the captives, rebuild the state, and reconstruct what has been destroyed by the brutal aggression. We are ready to discuss a national security strategy, but not under the sound of aggression.

The agreement must be implemented by the "Israeli" side first, and the government must prioritize “taking all necessary measures to liberate all Lebanese territories from ‘Israeli’ occupation,” as stated in its ministerial statement.

To our honorable people, we say: It is but a passing summer cloud, Allah willing. We are accustomed to patience — and victory.

Hezbollah Media Relations Wednesday, 6-8-2025 12 Safar 1447

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🚨 Civil Defense in Gaza:

Daily Report of the General Directorate of Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip

Civil Defense crews in the governorates of the Gaza Strip carried out 23 missions from yesterday morning, Sunday, 03-08-2025, until this morning, Monday, including two rescue missions, 15 ambulance missions, and 6 other missions, with no firefighting missions recorded.

Northern Governorate: • Transported two medical cases from the Sheikh Radwan area to Al-Sahaba Clinic and Al-Shifa Hospital for treatment. • Transported a seriously injured person from the Intelligence area to the Palestinian Red Crescent Hospital.

Gaza Governorate: • Transported a medical case from the Amir Al-Manshi school, which shelters displaced persons, to Al-Shifa Hospital for treatment. • Removed the danger of concrete blocks posing a threat to citizens' lives in International Tower 3 in Al-Nasr area.

Central Governorate: • Dealt with an injury resulting from the targeting of the Abu Owaimer family home in Nusseirat camp. • Transported a medical case from their home in Nusseirat camp to Al-Awda Hospital for treatment.

Khan Younis Governorate: • Transported two medical cases from Al-Mawasi area to Nasser Hospital and Doctors Without Borders Hospital for treatment. • Recovered the body of a martyr following an "israeli" targeting in the vicinity of UNRWA to Nasser Hospital. • Transported a person with a bullet wound to the head from Al-Zahraa school for displaced persons west of Khan Younis to Nasser Hospital.

Rafah Governorate: • Removed the danger of metal sheets posing a threat to citizens' lives in the Karaza area west of Khan Younis.

Civil Defense Media Office – Gaza Strip Monday, 4 August, 2025

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Elections in Bolivia, with the left divided, the right goes up in the polls and could return to power after 20 years the August 17 elections could mark the end of a historic cycle for the Plurinational State.

Bolivia is preparing to go to the polls on August 17 in a scenario unprecedented since 2006: the right is leading the polls, while the left, which has made structural changes in the country and has remained in power since 2006, is coming in divided and weakened. The contest defines not only who will occupy the presidency, but the future of the Plurinational State and the legacy of almost two decades of social progress under progressive governments.

Businessman Samuel Medina, linked to the country's privatist sector, appears to be the favorite, followed by conservative Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga. On the other side, the fragmentation of the Movement towards Socialism (MAS), the party that led the popular cycle initiated by Evo Morales, threatens to dissolve one of the most striking experiences of the so-called “pink tide” in Latin America.

The former coca-grower leader and current president of the Senate, Andrónico Rodríguez, has plummeted in the polls, while the official MAS candidate, Eduardo Del Castillo, nominated by Luis Arce, has only 2% of the vote.

Barred from running because he has served three terms, Evo Morales has radicalized his position by advocating a null vote and accusing former allies of betrayal, while at the same time responding to a judicial process marked by accusations of political persecution.

The former president's stance isolated part of the grassroots and turned the contest into a minefield for the left. In June, tensions exploded in roadblocks organized by sectors loyal to Evo, which paralyzed the country and left four dead.

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The last US Air Force aircraft stationed at Diego Garcia, the 4x B-52H Stratofortress bombers and 6x F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, have now left the island. One of the F-15Es lost a wheel at Diego Garcia, and landed in Japan without it. The island is empty (only 2x KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft stationed there on August 5) for the first time since March 2025, when the military buildup against Iran started in earnest, and 6x B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were stationed there temporarily and carried out missions in Yemen against Ansarallah/the Houthis.

The US military CENTCOM area of operations (which includes the Middle East and West Asia) also has a new commander. General Kurilla is no longer in charge of CENTCOM. Former Admiral, now General Brad Cooper is in charge of CENTCOM.

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It appears with the withdrawal of US military assets from the Middle East and West Asia, and with the General that orchestrated the war plan being relived of his post, that the direct war/military action against Iran is over, for now. The next phase of operations will be (and is currently) a maximum pressure campaign on all fronts: a full occupation of Gaza (the central issue that we must not forget), disarmament of Hezbollah, Al Jolani in Syria, and interdiction of Yemeni supply lines.

🚨 Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza: — Daily Statistical Report on the Number of Martyrs and Injured due to the 'israeli' Aggression on the Gaza Strip

72 martyrs and 314 injuries arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours.

A number of victims are still under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them until this moment.

The toll of the 'israeli' aggression has risen to 61,330 martyrs and 152,359 injuries since October 7, 2023. The total number of martyrs and injuries since March 18, 2025, until today is 9,824 martyrs and 40,318 injuries.

Among the martyrs of livelihood: The number of martyrs from aid incidents who arrived at hospitals during the past 24 hours was 16 martyrs and 250 injuries, bringing the total number of martyrs of livelihood who reached hospitals to 1,772 martyrs and over 12,249 injuries. Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded 4 new deaths due to famine and malnutrition during the past 24 hours.

Thus, the total number of victims of famine and malnutrition rises to 201 martyrs, including 98 children.

Ministry of Health August 8, 2025

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🟡🟢 Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, Hezbollah MP Haj Mohammed Raad: — I say: death before handing over the weapons—“they can go and pave the sea.” (Arabic idiom meaning “let them do the impossible”).

To say “hand over your weapons” is to say “hand over your honor.” Handing over the weapons is suicide, and we do not intend to commit suicide.

The issue is not about the weapons, but about dragging Lebanon into reconciliation with "israel."

The Americans and the “israelis” insist on a set timetable to implement what they dictated to the government, because time is not in their favor.

The decision to withdraw weapons exposes the arena to the enemy for tampering with internal stability, and the goal may be to turn it into an internal problem instead of a Lebanese-“israeli” problem.

We support extending the authority of the state and restricting arms to it when it is capable of repelling the occupation, forcing it to withdraw, and protecting the country.

I told those in power: if we hand over weapons, can you guarantee that the “israeli” won’t demand something else? He told me: “We’ll see when the time comes.”

I want security and stability, but under the government’s decision I can guarantee nothing, and it is the one that decided to open the door to internal tension.

We are keen on peace, but after this decision we do not know what guarantee there is for civil peace. The decision is dangerous—how can we guarantee its repercussions?

The master of the martyrs of the nation is a message and a divine blessing, and may God help us fulfill our pledge to him.

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Modi on Twitter:

Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year.

🔴 Martyr Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades: — After contact was re-established with one of our groups.. one of our engineering units blew up a zionist vehicle by detonating a pre-prepared anti-armor explosive device east of the Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza City on 08/07/2025, leaving its personnel between killed and wounded, as part of our continuous response to the occupation's crimes against our people.

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Justice Moraes, now a U.S.-sanctioned human rights abuser, continues to use Brazil’s institutions to silence opposition and threaten democracy. Putting even more restrictions on Jair Bolsonaro’s ability to defend himself in public is not a public service. Let Bolsonaro speak!

The United States condemns Moraes’ order imposing house arrest on Bolsonaro and will hold accountable all those aiding and abetting sanctioned conduct.

• Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Tweet

On social networks and messaging apps, Pro-Bolsonaro groups spread calls for anti-democratic protests and subliminal messages inciting attacks on transmission tower.

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In light of reporting that Iranian President Pezeshkian is encouraging Iranian diaspora to return to Iran, we reiterate our STRONG warning: Americans, especially Iranian-Americans, should NOT travel to Iran. The risk of wrongful detention is too great.

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Trump Vows New Sanctions on Russia Despite Acknowledging Their Futility Amid Rising Global Tensions - Telesur English

Palestinian factions condemn the “cabinet” plan to occupy Gaza and impose full “security control.”

⚫️ Palestinian Islamic Jihad treated the decision as a complete escalation of genocide, fearing more massacres. They described it as “Nazi-style terror" and held Arab and Western governments, alongside the U.S., responsible for enabling escalation. They stated the occupation torpedoed all exchange talks and “those betting on a settlement got slapped.” They vowed to continue resistance.

⚪️ The Mujahideen Movement stressed continuity, stating that this is the same ethnic cleansing war of the last ~2 years. They blamed full U.S. cover and global paralysis for the new plan. They also accuse the enemy of gambling with its own captives for Netanyahu’s personal agenda. They asserted that resistance weapons the people’s trust and called the Arab-Islamic street to mass mobilization.

⚔️ Popular Resistance Committees casted the plan as proof of the enemy’s political and battlefield failure. They issued a sharp red line: any foreign force stepping into Gaza will be treated as an occupying enemy. They affirmed that “the day after” is decided by Palestinians themselves and insisted that captives can only be freed through negotiations, as the army has already failed. Directed towards the Palestinian Authority, they urged them to end reliance on the U.S./‘international legitimacy,’ end division, and unite. They also called the region to general mobilization and to besiege U.S/zionist/Western embassies.

🟢 Hamas focused on Gaza City. They called the plans to occupy it and evacuate 1 million residents a war crime. They highlighted the linguistic gymnastics between “control” vs. “occupation” as a tacit admission of Geneva convention violations. Hamas stated that this move sacrifices the enemy’s captives and explains the occupation’s sudden walkout from near-final talks. Hamas showed real flexibility, even openness to a comprehensive all-for-all exchange that ends the war and lifts the siege. They blamed the U.S. for cover and arms and urged UN/ICJ/ICC to act. They warned any further invasion would be met with resistance.

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🚨 Below is a translated post from the "Free Them All 'The Prisoners Are Not Numbers' " Telegram Channel: — In cramped, dark cells, thousands of Palestinian prisoners languish under harsh and inhumane conditions. Their suffering is not limited to shackles and walls—it extends to bodies ravaged by disease, and to spirits exhausted by humiliation and isolation. In prisons such as "Megiddo," "Ofer," "Negev," "Gilboa," and "Janot," the forms may differ, but the oppression is the same: deliberate starvation, daily repression, rampant illnesses, and deprivation of the most basic rights. These are not isolated incidents, but a systematic policy carried out in deadly silence.

"Megiddo" Prison: Epicenter of Scabies Outbreak and Deliberate Medical Neglect "Megiddo" Prison stands out as one of the most deteriorated detention centers, where prisoners, including children, suffer from a widespread outbreak of scabies. This skin disease causes continuous pain and itching, leading to boils that make movement and sleep difficult. Despite the prisoners’ chronic suffering, the prison administration refuses to provide adequate treatment, turning the disease into yet another tool of torture, all while continuing a starvation policy that further undermines their overall health.

"Ofer" Prison: Escalating Repression and Widespread Disease "Ofer" Prison has witnessed a marked escalation in repression, with violent raids carried out by special units accompanied by police dogs and stun grenades, resulting in one prisoner suffering broken ribs. Alongside this brutality, there is a growing spread of scabies, compounded by a clear starvation policy. The quantity and quality of food have sharply declined, causing severe weight loss and other health issues such as dizziness and extreme weakness.

"Negev" Prison: Brutal Assaults and Repeated Abuses In the "Negev" Prison, brutal physical assaults are frequent, including broken ribs and prisoners’ bodies being burned with cigarettes, in addition to horrifying incidents of sexual assault. Prisoners also suffer from severe food shortages, with testimonies confirming the continuation of a starvation policy. Constant repression and the use of rubber-coated bullets during cell raids greatly worsen their physical and psychological suffering.

"Gilboa" Prison: Night Raids and Severe Shortages of Essentials "Gilboa" Prison has seen an increase in violent raids during the night or at dawn, where forces use torture devices such as electric stun guns, batons, and tear gas. Prisoners face severe food shortages, with portions reduced to mere mouthfuls. Basic hygiene items such as shampoo and toilet paper are heavily restricted, while the spread of scabies worsens the deteriorating health conditions affecting hundreds of inmates.

"Janot" Prison (formerly "Nafha" and "Ramon"): Isolation and Communication Restrictions In "Janot" Prison, physical and verbal abuse dominate prisoners’ daily lives, along with frequent searches that further restrict their limited freedoms. Severe restrictions on lawyer visits—granted only once every month or two—deepen their isolation, depriving them of meaningful contact with the outside world, harming their mental health, and hindering their ability to defend their rights.

What happens behind these bars is not mere negligence, but a crime committed every single day against defenseless human beings. For a prisoner to fall ill and be left without treatment, to be beaten, tortured, and starved—these are violations that cannot be met with silence. It is our duty to speak out, expose these practices, and demand protection for the prisoners, to preserve what remains of their dignity and health. Because in this case, silence is not neutrality—it is complicity with the oppressor.

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🟢 Martyr Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades: — Al-Qassam Brigades strike an enemy command and control site in the Moraj axis, south of the city of Khan Younis, south of the Strip, with a number of heavy-caliber mortar shells.

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NYT: Trump Tells European Leaders He Intends to Meet With Putin and Zelensky

President Trump intends to meet in person with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia as soon as next week, and he plans to follow up shortly afterward with a meeting between himself, Mr. Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the plan.