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Trump plans to impose a Russia ‘penalty’ on India in addition to a 25% tariff as trade talks stall
By Phil Mattingly, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on India, calling into question the prospects of a deal with a key US trading partner just days before his tariff deadline. Trump, in a pair of social...

How do tsunamis form? What to know after Russia's earthquake
What Is a Tsunami and How Does It Form? A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by a sudden disturbance, usually an underwater earthquake, that pushes a large amount of water up or down. Most major tsunamis are triggered in subduction zones,...

Tsunami advisory cancelled for B.C. coast after massive earthquake near Russia
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Emergency Info B.C. said shortly after 6:30 a.m. that the advisory has ended for all of B.C.'s tsunami zones A tsunami advisory sign is seen near Wickaninish Beach at Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino, B.C.,...

Tsunami Waves Hit United States After Russia Earthquake
Now Playing Global Scenes Of 8.8 Magnitude Quake Aftermath00:53 Next Up Tsunami Expert Offers Advice For US West Coast00:31 Nevada Casino Flooded During Storms00:28 Rooster Stays Dry During Flooding On Back Of Duck00:19 Look: Another Huge Tornado...

Mother of Russian citizen detained in Tbilisi denied entry to Georgia
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

From Seoul to Moscow: How an Indie Film from Madagascar Stole the Spotlight at the International Film Festival
Indie Film 'Dreaming Photo Studio' An Unlikely Film Journey: Why 'Dreaming Photo Studio' Was Made Director Jeong Choshin, who had long worked in commercial films, was encouraged by his wife, a screenwriter, to explore a new creative challenge in...

Japan hit by tsunami as high as 1 meter after M8.8 quake off Russia
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Vast areas of Japan's Pacific coast were hit by tsunami waves that at one location exceeded 1 meter on Wednesday, after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the morning and triggered a...

Strongest earthquake since 1952 strikes Russia's Kamchatka region
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake – the strongest in the region since 1952 – struck Russia's Kamchatka region, followed by tsunami waves hitting the coastal area, the government of Sakhalin Oblast said on Wednesday. Seismologists from the Russian Academy...

A climate of truth
Mike Berners-Lee. Image: Marcus Rose UNISON has a long record in combatting climate change. This year’s national delegate conference, in Liverpool, reaffirmed its commitment to a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels to net zero. And,...

India-US trade deal: Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on India, plus penalty for buying energy and arms from Russia
The 25% tariff rate announced for India is 1% less than the 26% declared by Trump in his April 2 'Liberation Day' conference. (AI image) NEW DELHI: US president Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that India will have to pay 25 per cent tariff...

Explore the Future: "Forum Moscow 2030. Territory of the Future" Invites Young UAE Visitors to Experience Innovation, Creativity, and Urban Adventure
(MENAFN- B2Press Online PR Service) Dubai, UAE - Moscow is preparing to host the “Forum Moscow 2030. Territory of the Future.” — a citywide forum-festival designed to immerse youth and families in the technologies, culture, and lifestyles of...
Russia earthquake and tsunami: What to do if you're going on holiday to Japan, Hawaii or other affected areas
A tsunami has been triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia. It has already hit parts of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Other areas popular with Aussies are also under tsunami warnings. READ MORE: Packing dos and don'ts:...

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, West Coast hours after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves that reached Hawaii and the West Coast. While initial warnings prompted evacuations, most were downgraded to advisories as wave heights were less than initially...

Russia and China to hold naval drills in Sea of Japan in August, Interfax reports
Audio By Carbonatix MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia and China will hold joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan from August 1 to 5, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from Russia’s Pacific Fleet. The exercises are “defensive in...

Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia | First Thing
Good morning. One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders stretching across Japan, the US west coast and much of the Pacific, after the shallow quake hit off eastern Russia, with...

Russian market is important for Armenia: Armenian regulator guarantees compliance with the EAEU requirements for product supplies
The Russian market is of great importance for Armenia; the Armenian regulator guarantees compliance with the EAEU requirements for the export of goods. YEREVAN, July 30. /ARKA/. The Russian market is of great importance for Armenia; the Armenian...

Russia earthquake: China and Taiwan issue tsunami warnings after almost a million evacuated in Japan
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New Baba Vanga's July 2025 Tsunami prophecy came true as 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia? Netizens say, 'No one expected...'
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early on Wednesday, i.e., July 30, sparking tsunami waves that affected Japan's northern island of Hokkaido and Russia's Kuril Islands. Representative Image (iStock) A massive 8.8...

Coercion 'will solve no question,' China tells US on threat of Russia oil sanctions
China on Wednesday said coercion and pressure tactics “will solve no question,” after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to impose additional tariffs on Beijing if it continues to import oil from Russia. “China will take reasonable...

Tsunami hits California after Russia earthquake: 5 worst tsunamis of the 21st century every student should know about
Today, July 30, 2025 a powerful undersea earthquake near the Kuril Islands off the Russian coast triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, placing regions such as Hawaii and coastal California on high alert. While no widespread damage was...