Russia Exits INF Treaty Amid US Submarine Tensions; Global Impact Looms – 8/5/2025, 6:21:08 AM

As of August 5, 2025, major world news includes Russia’s withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with the US following US President Donald Trump’s recent submarine deployment and ongoing disputes over Ukraine[2]. Other significant events include growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, continued tensions over US tariffs, and climate-driven wildfires in the western United States.

Key international developments:
– Russia has exited the INF Treaty with the US, citing NATO policies and recent US submarine movements as the catalyst[2]. This marks a notable escalation in US-Russia tensions amid ongoing pressure from the US to end the war in Ukraine[2].
– Humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire, with at least 180 people reported dead from hunger and five dying from malnutrition in just 24 hours[3]. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering a military operation to secure the release of remaining hostages in Gaza[3].
– India continues to criticize new US tariffs as “unjustified” and “unreasonable,” while also maintaining high levels of Russian oil imports despite Western pressure[1][3].
– Trade unions and farmers in India have announced a nationwide protest against US tariffs and a proposed India-UK trade deal, scheduled for August 13[1].
– An Indian cab driver was attacked in Ireland in an apparent hate crime, highlighting concerns about racism[2].
– Scientists have reported solving the cause of a mass die-off of over five billion starfish along the Pacific coast of North America, ending a decade-long mystery[2].

Other notable developments:
– Wildfires are raging across 11 western US states, driven by extreme heat and dry conditions, while parts of the Southeast face dangerous flash flooding[5].
– New tariffs in the US are expected to cost average households an estimated $2,400 extra this year[5].
– Political clashes continue in India after the Supreme Court criticized Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on China, reflecting ongoing domestic tensions[1].

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