By Yadnom Awu/Asaba
America
Trump To Preside At Meeting On Post-War Gaza
American President, Donald Trump, is set to preside at today’ s historic meeting on post- War Gaza in the White House, Washington.
America Middle East Envoy, Steve Witkoff, who disclosed this , gave no details as to who would attend and what the goal.if the meeting is.
He said the meeting would be large and expressed the hope that the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the Pro- Palestinian group tagged a terror organization by both Israel and its allies, would end by this year.
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It is understood that Israeli officials are already in Washington for the meeting at the White House.
America is the major supplier of weapons, cash and technical assistance to Israel both for its war in Gaza , other parts of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, but also in Jordan, Syria, Yemen , Lebanon, and, until recently, Iran.
Other allies of Israel, including France, Canada, Britain, Australia and New Zealand appear to be breaking rank with America in its unalloyed support for Israel and say they plan to formally recognize the state of Palestine in September at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) holding that month.
Ukraine
Ukraine Admits To Russian Military Success In Dnipropetrovsk Region
Ukraine has admitted, for the first time, that Russian forces have made gains and now have a foothold in the vital region of Dnipropetrovsk.
It gave no details but the public admission by officials of the Ukrainian government is its first public admission to Russian military success since both countries began exploratory talks to seek to end their nearly three- year old war that has cost them dear.
Russia had claimed in recent weeks that it had made battle field successes in Ukraine of late, especially in the strategic Donesk Region.
Russia has established either full or partial control of four regions of Ukraine.
America
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Makes Successful Test Flight
Space X, the firm linked to the world ‘s richest man, Elon Musk, has successfully launched its rocket.
The capsule blasted off successfully from the cosmodrome in Texas, and after 60 minutes of flight during which the land- based crew and other stakeholders waited with bated breath, successfully landed, as programme into the Indian Ocean.
The test flight is the first successful experiment by the group , following earlier failed attempts in January, March and May, 2024.
The rocket attained an altitude of 200 kilometres above the Earth before plunging downwards, at top speed , into the Ocean.
The rocket is the single largest ever built at 120 meters, and Musk, the brain behind the effort, is optimistic he could land man in his craft on the moon in the next two years.
India
Trump’s Punitive Tariff Policy Kicks In On Indian Products
The punitive tariff regime imposed on Indian exports to America has come into effect today.
The 50 percent tariff regime was unilaterally imposed on India by Trump as a secondary line of punishment for its trade with Russia.
India is a major buyer of oil from Russia which is indef Western sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine.
The 50 percent hike is the single highest in the world and pars with those on Brazil and China.
Indian exports most likely to be affected are leather, shrimps, chemicals and textiles.
Prime Minister Modi, in reaction to the tariffs, has remained defiant, saying while the regime remained unfair and unjustifiable, New Delhi would continue to patronize Russia for its oil.needs.
Trump imposed a similar tariff regime on China for the same reason as the predicate of its huge primitive tariffs on India, and also on Brazil for allegedly prosecuting his friend and former president who is standing trial for alleged political sabotage.
Australia manhunt Continues for Cops Killer
Authorities in Australia have ordered a manhunt for the lone gunman who killed two policemen and severely wounded a third in a botched arrest bid.
The suspect is accused of sex- related offences and is heavily armed, according to police and locals.
The shooting incident happened in the village of Porepunkah in the state of Victoria
