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Aug 5, 6 tweets

🚨 TOP NEWS OF THE DAY

Catch up on today’s five biggest developments 🧵👇

5️⃣ EARTHQUAKE CAUSES MASSIVE SHIFT IN KAMCHATKA

A recent powerful earthquake in Kamchatka has caused the southern part of the peninsula to shift nearly 2 meters southeast.

The shift is comparable to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, marking a major geological movement.

4️⃣ ISRAELI FULL GAZA OCCUPATION PLAN STALLS

Israel’s security cabinet delays the meeting to discuss Netanyahu’s proposed “full occupation” of Gaza amid internal military opposition.

The risks of such a move could deepen Israel’s isolation and endanger hostages.

3️⃣ CLINTONS SUBPOENAED OVER EPSTEIN

The House Oversight Committee subpoenas Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Robert Mueller and more for testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The committee seeks answers as the Epstein case continues to stir controversy.

2️⃣ US TO INCREASE TARIFFS ON INDIA

Trump announces the US will raise the 25% tariff on India over its oil imports from Russia.

India defends its decision, calling the US stance "unjustified."

1️⃣ RUSSIA LIFTS INF TREATY RESTRICTIONS ON MISSILE DEPLOYMENT

Without out treaty restrictions, Russia no longer considers itself limited and feels entitled to take steps to deploy Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces missiles if needed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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