Axios reports that the US President’s special envoy to the region is traveling to the Occupied Territories.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency,Axios announced today,Wednesday,that Steve witkoff,President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the region,is traveling to the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The report states that the US special envoy will visit today to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and may also tour the Gaza Strip.
An American official noted that Witkoff is expected not onyl to meet with Israeli officials but also perhaps visit Gaza and inspect aid centers known as the “Gaza Humanitarian Institute,” an American organization purportedly providing relief in Gaza yet described by some as a deadly trap.
US President announces 25% tariff on India over its growing ties with Moscow.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, US President Donald Trump announced today, Wednesday, via his social media platform Truth Social that he is imposing tariffs on imports from India.
Just two days before his planned rollout of global tariffs, Trump declared a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from India.
Trump claimed that Delhi has consistently purchased a significant portion of its military equipment and energy supplies from Russia at a time when the world urges Moscow to halt its offensive in Ukraine.
The President of the United States, a key supporter of the Zionist regime’s crimes, referred too his wife’s reaction upon seeing images of starving children in the Gaza Strip.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency adn Russia al-Youm, nearly two years after the brutal attacks by the Zionist regime on the Gaza Strip-which have resulted in over 60,000 Palestinians being massacred by Israeli occupiers-U.S. President Donald Trump, returning from Scotland to Washington, said that photos published from Gaza upset Melania.
He added: “Melania believes that conditions in Gaza are terrible. there is no other way to describe it but terrible.”
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza,since October 7,2023,Israeli military attacks have killed 60,034 people.
The Palestinian medical authority also reported that total injuries caused by Israeli army offensives in Gaza since the war’s onset have reached 145,870.
The Pentagon canceled a military meeting with Taiwan’s defence minister due to U.S.President Donald Trump’s fears of damaging Washington’s relations with Beijing.
The English division of webangah News Agency cited Reuters via Mehr News Agency, reporting that the Financial Times wrote the pentagon called off a scheduled military meeting with Taiwan’s Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, over President Donald Trump’s concerns about straining U.S.-China ties.
According to the Financial Times citing informed sources, Taiwan’s defense minister was expected to visit Washington in June for talks with Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon’s third-ranking official. However, the United States canceled the meeting at the last minute.
Sources said that Washington initially told Taipei that because of ongoing U.S.actions against Iran, it was not an opportune time for such a visit. Yet others indicated there where additional reasons behind the cancellation.
The sources added that American officials worried Koo’s trip might jeopardize ongoing trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing and hamper President Trump’s efforts toward a potential summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Neither the white House nor the Pentagon nor Taiwan’s embassy in Washington have confirmed or commented on this report.
Previously, the Financial Times reported that Tsai Ing-wen, president of Taiwan, canceled her planned trip to Central America after her supporters’ aircraft was barred from making a brief stop in Washington by indisposition from Trump management officials. in an official statement, Taiwan’s presidential office said Tsai had no plans for foreign travel soon due to heavy involvement in post-typhoon recovery efforts in southern Taiwan and ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States.
Tsai had intended to include stops in New York on August 4 and Dallas ten days later as part of visits to Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize-Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies. According to sources close to planning efforts, late last week uncertainty arose after Taiwanese officials failed repeatedly to reach American counterparts for confirmation or approval of these plans.
The sources explained that amid delicate trade talks between Washington and Beijing and growing concern over disruptions potentially caused by tsai’s travel or any upcoming Trump-Xi summit meeting discussions put pressure on White House officials who consequently declined contact attempts from Taipei.
US weather experts warn of tsunami threat along California coast.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency and Russia Today,US meteorologists have announced that tsunami waves triggered by a powerful earthquake in eastern Russia will reach the California coast. Authorities in the region have urged residents to stay away from the beaches.
CNN reported that following the 8.5-magnitude earthquake in eastern Russia, tsunami waves have already reached Hawaii. Officials in Hawaii confirmed that flights at local airports were canceled due to the tsunami risk. Reuters also reported rising wave levels along Hawaiian shores.
Simultaneously occurring, officials in Severomorsk, Russia, reported four separate tsunami waves following the same earthquake.
Earlier, TASS news agency stated that 2,700 people near Kamchatka’s coastline were evacuated and relocated to safe areas on the Kuril Islands after the strong tremor.
The Russian Geophysical Service noted that 30 aftershocks ranging between magnitudes 2 and 5 have been recorded following the main quake near Kamchatka’s coast.
Following this severe earthquake in eastern Russia, countries including Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Peru, and China also issued tsunami warnings. Chinese authorities recently warned of potential tsunamis along their eastern coastal regions.
the research division of the Russian Academy of Sciences announced early today that an earthquake measuring magnitude 8.5 shook areas near Kamchatka Peninsula’s shores.The institute emphasized that such a seismic event is exceptionally rare and unusual.
CNN further highlighted that this quake is the strongest recorded worldwide since 2011.
US President says he will likely allow Ukrainians who fled after the Russian invasion and are currently in the US to stay until the end of the war.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Kyiv Autonomous via Mehr News Agency, US president Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian refugees could remain in the United States until the Ukraine-Russia war ends.
In response to whether Ukrainians who sought refuge from the war in America would be allowed to stay,Trump said: “I think we will do that. Yes, I will do it. Many people have come from Ukraine to America, and we will work with them.”
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, approximately 240,000 Ukrainians have entered the US under the “Uniting for ukraine” program-a scheme introduced and implemented during Joe Biden’s presidency.
Trump’s remarks come amid intensified scrutiny of US immigration policies and his management’s strong stance against illegal immigration. His position raised concerns among Ukrainian nationals residing in America.
The Washington Post reported in June on alleged plans by Washington to transfer undocumented migrants-including Ukrainians-to a military detention center at Guantanamo Bay; an assertion promptly denied by the White House.
The Uniting for Ukraine program launched in April 2022 grants not only residency and work permits but also access to health insurance, food assistance, and other social services for Ukrainians. The application process under this program was suspended as of January 2025 and has yet to reopen.
Though, protections initiated during Biden’s administration remain active for ukrainians, and Trump’s recent statements suggest these benefits may continue at least until the conflict concludes.
Recently, Trump set a new deadline for Russia.Warning president Vladimir Putin that within ten days he must reach a peace agreement with Ukraine or face increased tariffs on Moscow and its trading partners.
A recent poll in the United States reveals an unprecedented decline in Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity among Americans.
The U.S.-based Gallup Institute conducted a survey showing that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has experienced an unprecedented drop in approval ratings among Americans, according to the English section of webangah News Agency.
In this poll, 52 percent of respondents hold a negative view of Netanyahu. This marks the highest level of disapproval for him in the United States since 1997.
Additionally, 60 percent of americans oppose the war in Gaza. This opposition has increased by 10 percent compared to earlier this year.
Tsunami waves reached the Hawaiian coast following a powerful earthquake in eastern Russia.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, CNN reported that tsunami waves triggered by an 8.5-magnitude earthquake in eastern Russia have reached Hawaii in the United States.
Hawaiian authorities announced that flights at airports in the region have been canceled due to the tsunami threat.
Reuters also reported rising wave heights along Hawaii’s coast.
Simultaneously occurring, officials in Severokurilsk, Russia, confirmed that four tsunami waves followed the earthquake in their area.
Earlier, TASS news agency reported that 2,700 people near kamchatka’s coast were evacuated and relocated to safe areas on the kuril Islands after the severe earthquake.
The Russian Geophysical Survey stated that 30 aftershocks measuring between magnitude 2 and 5 have been recorded since the main quake near Kamchatka’s shores.
Following this major earthquake in eastern Russia, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia-as well as Peru and China-issued tsunami warnings. Chinese authorities recently warned of possible tsunamis affecting eastern parts of their country.
This morning, a branch of russia’s academy of Sciences Research Center confirmed that the earthquake shaking Kamchatka Peninsula’s coasts measured 8.5 on the Richter scale. The center emphasized that such an event is extremely rare and remarkable.
CNN described this quake as the strongest recorded worldwide since 2011 along Russia’s eastern coastline.
Chinese officials have responded to the US warning over continued purchases of sanctioned russian and iranian oil by stating that their oil buying decisions are based on Beijing’s domestic policies.
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Reuters, Scott Busby, the US Treasury Secretary, issued a warning to Chinese officials about the consequences of purchasing sanctioned Russian and Iranian oil following two days of trade talks between Washington and Beijing in Stockholm. This warning has already been met with a firm response from Beijing.
At the conclusion of these trade negotiations, Busby highlighted ongoing purchases of sanctioned Iranian oil and dual-use technology exports worth over $15 billion to Russia, which have bolstered Moscow’s war efforts against Kyiv.he expressed US dissatisfaction directly to Chinese authorities.
The Treasury Secretary noted that existing legislation in the US Congress would allow former President Donald Trump to impose tariffs up to 500 percent on countries buying Russian sanctioned oil. This bill is also expected to encourage America’s allies to adopt similar measures aimed at cutting off Russia’s energy revenue streams.
On Monday,Trump shortened Russia’s deadline for reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine from 50 days; yesterday he stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has only 10 days left to end the war. Otherwise, Russia’s oil buyers will face secondary tariffs of 100 percent.
Oil Purchases Are Based on Beijing’s Domestic Policies
Busby asserted yesterday: ”I think those who buy sanctioned Russian oil should prepare themselves for these tariffs.”
He added that Chinese officials had previously emphasized that “beijing is an independent country with its own energy needs, and its purchase of oil will be carried out according to domestic policies.”
China remains the largest buyer of russian crude at approximately two million barrels daily,followed by India and Turkey.
U.S. President’s approval rating drops to its lowest point in his second term.
The latest poll reveals that Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 40 percent, marking the lowest level during his second term, according to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Reuters and Mehr News Agency.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey shows Americans continue to express concerns over Trump’s handling of the economy and immigration policies.
Conducted over three days and concluding on July 28, the survey sampled 1,023 adults across the United States, with a margin of error of three percentage points.
The results reflect a deeply polarized nation: 83 percent of Republicans approve of Trump’s performance, while only 3 percent of Democrats express approval. Approximately one-third of independent voters also support his actions.
Trump’s popularity slipped slightly since the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on July 15-16, which recorded an approval rating of 41 percent-a decline of one percentage point in this latest survey.
