Day: August 6, 2025

Controversial Romanian Leader Iliescu Dies

Controversial Romanian Leader Iliescu Dies

Iliescu’s death at 95 closes a chapter in Romania’s post-communist history—one marked by both NATO accession and brutal domestic crackdowns.

August 6, 2025
U.S.-Russia Standoff Intensifies Before Friday Deadline

U.S.-Russia Standoff Intensifies Before Friday Deadline

Putin rejects ceasefire terms as Trump threatens sweeping new sanctions and oil trade penalties.

August 6, 2025
Trump Ally Nawrocki Sworn In as Polish President

Trump Ally Nawrocki Sworn In as Polish President

National conservative president challenges EU line and calls for a Trump-led alliance.

August 6, 2025
Antisemitism Surges After Glastonbury ‘Death to IDF’ Chant

Antisemitism Surges After Glastonbury ‘Death to IDF’ Chant

Reports of anti-Jewish hate spiked after a rapper’s chant at the UK festival drew outrage and a police probe.

August 6, 2025
Rwanda Agrees To Take U.S. Migrants in New Deportation Deal

Rwanda Agrees To Take U.S. Migrants in New Deportation Deal

After Britain scrapped its own plan, Washington has secured Kigali’s agreement to take in migrants deported from the U.S.

August 6, 2025
U.S. Envoy in Moscow as Trump’s Sanctions Deadline Nears

U.S. Envoy in Moscow as Trump’s Sanctions Deadline Nears

Steve Witkoff will meet Russian officials ahead of Friday’s deadline.

August 6, 2025
Trump Envoy Meets Putin in Moscow as August 8 Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Trump Envoy Meets Putin in Moscow as August 8 Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Russia is unlikely to bow to the U.S.’s demands as it seeks to take control over more Ukrainian territories.

August 6, 2025