Trump calls on Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting

"Donald Trump said on Saturday he had held talks with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, as the two countries sought an "immediate ceasefire" following border clashes.

At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, the U.S. president wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!".
At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since fighting broke out on 24 July.
From 1 August, businesses in the U.S. shipping in goods from Thailand or Cambodia will have to pay a 36% tax unless an agreement can be reached before then.
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodia had already called for "immediate" ceasefire with Thailand.
Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand's foreign minister, said its neighbor needed to show "genuine sincerity in ending the conflict" for talks to proceed." BBC

At least five killed in courthouse attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan

"An attack on a courthouse in southeastern Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province has killed at

least five civilians and injured 13, Iranian media report.
A mother and child were among those killed on Saturday by gunmen who threw a hand grenade into the building in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan, a senior police official told the state news agency IRNA.
IRNA said three of the attackers were also killed during the assault, citing the regional headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)." yahoo

AXIAL SEAMOUNT ON ALERT: UNDERWATER VOLCANO HAS SEISMIC SWARM OF 300 EARTHQUAKES

"One of the most active underwater volcanoes in the world, Axial Seamount, located about

three hundred miles (five hundred kilometers) off the coast of Oregon, is showing clear signs of a possible imminent eruption. With over three hundred earthquakes in a single day, crust inflation, and rising magma detected by sensors, scientists are on high alert. 

This video details what is happening in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, the significance of this activity for science, and how it could impact our understanding of other volcanoes in the region." GeologyInfo

‘Zelensky Is the Devil’: Second Day of Protests Intensify in Ukraine for Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies – Foreign Allies Start to Turn on Kiev Regime’s Leader

"For a second day, street protests were held in Kiev and many other cities, targeting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky and his decision to defang the independent anti-corruption agencies and subordinate them to his own Prosecutor General – at a moment where people

close to him had become targets for graft investigations.
The Financial Times reported that ‘The rush [to approve and sing into law the controversial Bill No. 12414] appears to have been sparked by investigations into members of Zelensky’s circle’.
With all the world’s attention focused on the unprecedented protests, Zelensky can’t have his thugs open fire in the crowd to disperse them, so he appears to be either caving to the pressure, or else trying to appear to do so to deflate the movement.
On the other side of the Atlantic, even major warmonger Senator Lindsay Graham torched Zelensky for cutting the powers of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies.
He warned it ‘undermines progress’ and ‘risks future US support’." GWP

Year’s worth of rain in 24 hours causes severe flooding in northern China

"Record-breaking rainfall hit Yi County, Baoding City, northern China, on July 25, 2025, delivering nearly a year’s worth of precipitation in just 24 hours.

According to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), 448.7 mm (17.6 inches) of rain fell in Yi County, western Baoding, in the 24-hour period from 06:00 local time (LT) on July 24 to 06:00 LT on July 25. It was the highest single day rainfall on record for the area.
Local reports indicate that nearly all of the rainfall occurred in the 12 hours leading to the morning of July 25. Meanwhile, the highest hourly rainfall intensity was recorded in Renyizhuang village, with 98.1 mm (3.8 inches).
Multiple stations in Baoding and neighboring Zhuozhou reported their highest daily precipitation totals on July 25. The regional flood control headquarters raised emergency alert levels and maintained a red warning for continued heavy rainfall.
Fuping County, Hebei Province, was also hit by heavy rain on the afternoon of July 25, with rainfall reaching 125.9 mm (4.9 inches) in one hour." W

CHAOS in Ruidoso, New Mexico Again! Severe Flash Floods Swept Away Homes

"Ruidoso, New Mexico has been struck by a second major flood in less than three weeks. 

On July 24, the Rio Ruidoso surged to 12.5 feet in just four hours, inundating neighborhoods, destroying infrastructure, and triggering emergency rescues. This video examines the scale of the damage, the community’s response, and the environmental conditions, burn scars, hydrophobic soils, and monsoon storms, that have turned this region into a flood zone." NP

Flash floods hit Chicago after over 6 inches of rain in under 2 hours

"Severe thunderstorms caused flash floods across the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday, July 25, 2025, with over 150 mm (6 inches) of rainfall reported in Bridgeview within just two hours.
Severe thunderstorms brought flash flooding to the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday afternoon, July 25, with some locations receiving over 150 mm (6 inches) of rainfall in under two hours.

Chicago Midway International Airport recorded 38 mm (1.5 inches) of rain in just 37 minutes. Within 90 minutes, the total had reached 70 mm (2.77 inches). A ground stop was issued at Midway, and both Midway and O’Hare International Airports experienced delays to inbound and outbound flights." W

191 clashes in 24 hours

"191 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
In the North-Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, Ukrainian units repelled five attacks by Russian troops. The invaders also carried out seven air strikes, dropping fourteen guided air bombs, and carried out 326 shelling attacks, including three with multiple launch rocket systems.

In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, the Russian army attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders seven times near Vovchansk, Hlybokyi, Fyholivka, and in the direction of Kozacha Lopan and Kudiivka.
In the Kupianskyi direction, there was one clash with Russian troops. Ukrainian defenders stopped Russian assault operations in the Steppova Novoselivka area.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy attacked 27 times. It attempted to break through the defenses of Ukrainian troops near the settlements of Hrekivka, Novyi Myr, Seredne, Ridkodub, Yampolivka, Kolodyazi, and Dibrova.
In the Siversk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 32 offensive actions by the invaders in the areas of Hryhorivka, Verkhniokamianske, Fedorivka, and Vyimky.
Five clashes were recorded in the Kramatorsk direction, with the Russians attempting to advance in the Chasiv Yar area and towards Bila Hora and Predtechyno.
In the Toretsk direction, the enemy carried out five attacks in the areas of Dyliivka, Toretsk, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Defense Forces stopped 51 assaults by Russian troops in the areas of the settlements of Popiv Yar, Novoekonomichne, Razine, Lysivka, Chunyshyne, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novoukrainka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka direction, the Russians attacked 26 times in the areas of the settlements of Zelenyi Hai, Tovste, Novokhatsk, Shevchenko, Voskresenka, and Temyrivka.
In the Orikhiv direction, the invaders attempted to advance in the Kamianske area.
In the Prydniprovskyi direction, Russian troops made eight unsuccessful attempts to advance on the positions of Ukrainian units." Ukrin

Record rains and flash floods prompt water rescues in Kansas City, U.S.

"Record rainfall struck Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, July 24, causing flash floods across the metropolitan area.
Kansas City received 2.35 inches (59.7 mm) of rainfall, tying the previous daily record set in 1900. Additionally, Fox Weather reported the city recorded 8.66 inches (220 mm) of rainfall.
Between 75 and 100 mm (3 to 4 inches) of rain fell over parts of Missouri and Kansas through Thursday, leading to widespread flooding. Numerous streets were inundated, prompting multiple water rescues in affected areas." W

Rare tornado strikes City Beach, damaging multiple homes in Perth, Western Australia

"A powerful tornado struck City Beach, damaging multiple homes across the western suburbs of Perth on Wednesday night (LT), July 23.
According to local media reports, the tornado likely developed from a supercell system that intensified and moved ashore between 17:00 and 17:30 local time (LT).
The storm system rapidly intensified and was detected just as it neared the coast, giving authorities little time to issue warnings for the area. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that the tornado likely began as a waterspout before making landfall.
While Western Australia can see around 3 to 5 tornadoes during the winters, it’s rare to see a tornado in the city of Perth, reported 9 News." W