Russia Signs Expanded Military Pact With Sahel Junta Alliance — Moscow's Africa Corps Deepens Grip As France Gets Kicked Out

While the West fixates on Ceuta and Gaza, Russia is methodically locking down a contiguous belt of anti-Western military governance across the African Sahel. Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have extended their pact with Moscow into economic, financial, and full security architecture — as France gets expelled and the Africa Corps fills the void.

https://cdm.press/news/africa/2026/08/01/russia-signs-expanded-military-pact-with-sahel-junta-alliance-moscows-africa-corps-deepens-grip-as-france-gets-kicked-out/

SpaceX Purges Chinese Personnel and Parts From Supply Chain as Space Force Awards $1.6 Billion Launch Contract

SpaceX has removed all Chinese nationals from sensitive programs and eliminated Chinese-sourced components from its supply chain — a sweeping security overhaul tied directly to its new $1.6 billion Space Force launch contract. The move sets a new baseline for what defense-critical contractors must do to compete for national security space work.

https://cdm.press/news/business/2026/08/01/spacex-purges-chinese-personnel-and-parts-from-supply-chain-as-space-force-awards-1-6-billion-launch-contract/

Israeli Defense Minister Katz Threatens Turkey: 'We Are Not the Collapsing Christian Empire'

Katz warned Erdogan directly: "Don't mess with us. My advice to Erdogan is not to put himself in the position that Iran put itself in." Israel's defense chief also named Turkey and Qatar as part of a Muslim Brotherhood axis that "could become no less dangerous" than Iran.

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Source: Trump Is Trying to End Ukraine War, Understands Kyiv's Corruption and NATO's Push for War — No Patriot Missile Production Licensing for Zelensky

Trump told the FT he's "not sure" the US will grant Ukraine Patriot missile production licenses, walking back earlier pledges. A well-placed source says Trump "understands the corruption of the Kyiv regime" and NATO's role in prolonging the conflict. "We're not looking for missiles. We're looking for peace."

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Bomb Kills Three at Moscow Restaurant During Reported Russian General's Birthday Party

An IED detonated at the upscale Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square Saturday evening, killing three and injuring at least 15. Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee confirmed an explosive device was responsible. Reports indicate the private event was a birthday party for Colonel General Alexander Chaiko, Commander-in-Chief of Russia's Aerospace Forces — a woman reportedly delivered the bomb in a gift box.

https://cdm.press/news/europe/2026/08/01/bomb-kills-three-at-moscow-restaurant-during-reported-russian-generals-birthday-party/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=moscow-bombing-chaiko&utm_content=20260801_moscow-bombing-chaiko

Trump Weighs Strikes On Iran Energy Infrastructure As Oil Markets Brace For Shock

Trump is weighing a major escalation against Iran — coordinated strikes on power plants, oil refineries, and energy infrastructure. The IEA already calls this the largest supply disruption in oil market history. Brent spiked above $90. Goldman says it only returns to $80 if Hormuz fully reopens. Markets open Sunday night.

https://cdm.press/news/markets/2026/08/01/trump-iran-energy-strikes-oil-markets/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trump-iran-energy-strikes-oil-markets&utm_content=20260801_trump-iran-energy-strikes-oil-markets

Trump Halts Iran Strikes, Announces 'Perimeters Of A Deal' Reached — Hormuz Opening And Nuclear Surrender On The Table

In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump announced he called off a massive pre-planned strike on Iran after Tehran and Gulf Arab nations asked for a pause — with Hormuz reopening and full nuclear surrender now on the table. The deal framework stuns Washington; skeptics note Iran's July 30th ceasefire collapsed within 48 hours.

🔗 https://cdm.press/news/middle-east/2026/08/02/trump-halts-iran-strikes-announces-perimeters-of-a-deal-reached-hormuz-opening-and-nuclear-surrender-on-the-table/

Ukraine Strikes Russia's Engels Strategic Bomber Base And Saratov Refinery — 635 Drones Launched In One Of War's Largest Overnight Raids

Ukraine launched 635 drones overnight hitting Engels-2 bomber base — home to Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers — and the Saratov oil refinery simultaneously. Zelensky confirmed both hits. Fires burning at both sites on satellite imagery.

https://cdm.press/news/europe/2026/08/03/ukraine-strikes-russias-engels-strategic-bomber-base-and-saratov-refinery-635-drones-launched-in-one-of-wars-largest-overnight-raids/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cdm&utm_content=20260802_ukraine-engels-saratov

The SCIF: Did The CT Illegal Murder And Vote? Massive Story

L. Todd Wood sits down with CT WTIC talk show host Reese on the Radio to break down the explosive Connecticut case — an illegal alien accused of murder, and the question of whether he voted.

https://cdm.press/video/2026/08/03/live-10am-est-the-scif-did-the-ct-illegal-murder-and-vote-massive-story/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=scif-ct-illegal-vote&utm_content=20260803_scif-ct-illegal-vote

Watch: Man Beaten And Nearly Stoned To Death Inside A Dearborn Police Squad Car During Arbaeen March — Drone Footage Released

Man beaten and nearly stoned to death inside a Dearborn Police squad car during the Arbaeen March — drone footage released by police shows the mob attempting to drag Jake Lang from the vehicle. This happened in America.

https://cdm.press/news/local-news/2026/08/03/watch-man-beaten-and-nearly-stoned-to-death-inside-a-dearborn-police-squad-car-during-arbaeen-march-drone-footage-released/

Blanche Kills $1.8 Billion Trump Weaponization Fund To Unlock His Own AG Confirmation — But DOJ Can Reinstate It Anytime

Acting AG Todd Blanche killed the DOJ's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund Sunday night — rescinding payouts to Trump allies and Jan. 6 defendants just to clear two senators blocking his own confirmation. DOJ can reinstate it anytime. Why was it created in the first place?

https://cdm.press/news/national/2026/08/03/blanche-kills-1-8-billion-trump-weaponization-fund-to-unlock-his-own-ag-confirmation-but-doj-can-reinstate-it-anytime/

New RAF H-47ER Chinooks Revealed Sporting 160th SOAR Style Black Paint Scheme

Britain's new RAF H-47ER Chinooks are rolling out in all-black — the same sinister paint scheme made famous by the 160th SOAR Night Stalkers. A nod to the special ops world, or something more?

https://armedforces.press/foreign-policy/2026/08/03/new-raf-h-47er-chinooks-revealed-sporting-160th-soar-style-black-paint-scheme/

Live 10am EST: The SCIF - At Danbury, CT Superior Courthouse As Illegal Manslaughter Case Arraigned

L. Todd Wood reports live from the Danbury, CT Superior Courthouse as accused illegal immigrant Melissa Ramirez faces arraignment on manslaughter charges. The case spotlights the deadly consequences of open-borders policy — and the justice system's response.

https://cdm.press/video/2026/08/04/live-10am-est-the-scif-at-danbury-ct-superior-courthouse-as-illegal-manslaughter-case-arraigned/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cdm&utm_content=20260804_scif-danbury-ct-arraignment

Cargo Ship Struck In Strait Of Hormuz As Washington And Tehran Offer Conflicting Accounts Of Talks

A cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday as Washington and Tehran issued flatly contradictory statements on whether talks are even taking place. Trump says the two sides are "in fact, talking" — Iran's Foreign Ministry says no negotiations exist. Meanwhile ordinary Americans feel the real cost: one-fifth of the world's oil transited these waters before the conflict began.

https://cdm.press/news/middle-east/2026/08/04/cargo-ship-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-washington-and-tehran-offer-conflicting-accounts-of-talks/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cdm&utm_content=20260804_hormuz-ship-struck-conflicting-accounts

Ukraine Targets Wildberries Warehouses Near Moscow And St. Petersburg In Overnight Drone Campaign

Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries logistics facilities near Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Tver overnight — killing at least five people at a Chekhov industrial park. Kyiv claims the warehouses supply Russian military forces; Moscow denies it. Every damage figure comes from the warring parties themselves — none can be independently verified.

https://cdm.press/news/europe/2026/08/04/ukraine-targets-wildberries-warehouses-near-moscow-and-st-petersburg-in-overnight-drone-campaign/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cdm&utm_content=20260804_wildberries-drone-moscow-stpetersburg

Zelensky Fires Ukraine's US Ambassador Amid Corruption Cloud — Washington Left Without A Replacement As War Enters Critical Phase

Zelensky has fired Ukraine's ambassador to Washington, Olha Stefanishyna, leaving Kyiv's most critical diplomatic post vacant with no replacement named — as U.S. support for the war is under active review. The dismissal is shadowed by a corruption investigation into a Ukrainian asset recovery agency tied to her name. Part of a broader Zelensky purge that has already replaced his prime minister and defense minister.

https://cdm.press/news/europe/2026/08/04/zelensky-fires-ukraines-us-ambassador-amid-corruption-cloud-washington-left-without-a-replacement-as-war-enters-critical-phase/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cdm&utm_content=20260804_zelensky-fires-us-ambassador-corruption

Iran's President Has Tried To Resign 28 Times — And The Invisible Supreme Leader Is The One Stopping Him

Iranian President Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation nearly 30 times since taking office — each time blocked by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who hasn't appeared in public in 5 months. His own advisers confirm the IRGC has frozen him out of every major decision — from national security to the Hormuz negotiations.

https://cdm.press/news/middle-east/2026/08/04/irans-president-has-tried-to-resign-28-times-and-the-invisible-supreme-leader-is-the-one-stopping-him/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=irans-president-resign-28-times&utm_content=20260804_irans-president-resign-28-times

CENTCOM Declares Hormuz Southern Route 'Free And Open' As Washington Closes In On Iran Deal — Wednesday Announcement Imminent

U.S. Central Command confirms the southern Hormuz route is free and open after assisting 1,000+ vessels despite Iranian aggression. Treasury Sec. Bessent says a deal could come "today or tomorrow" — Oman brokering the back-channel as Trump warns Iran: "If they back out again, they are going to get hit really hard."

https://cdm.press/news/middle-east/2026/08/05/centcom-declares-hormuz-southern-route-free-and-open-as-washington-closes-in-on-iran-deal-wednesday-announcement-imminent/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=centcom-hormuz-iran-deal&utm_content=20260805_centcom-hormuz-iran-deal

Kim Yo Jong Threatens Japan With 'Additional Military Options' — Calls Tokyo A 'War Criminal State' As North Korea Targets Tomahawk Tests And US Alliance

Kim Yo Jong warned Pyongyang will develop "additional military options" against Japan, citing Tokyo's deployment of U.S.-supplied Tomahawk cruise missiles and expanding military exercises. She called Japan a "war criminal state" being weaponized by Washington as a "shock brigade" in Asia — as North Korea coordinates its messaging with Beijing to undercut the U.S.-Japan alliance.

https://cdm.press/news/asia/2026/08/05/kim-yo-jong-threatens-japan-with-additional-military-options-calls-tokyo-a-war-criminal-state-as-north-korea-targets-tomahawk-tests-and-us-alliance/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=kim-yo-jong-japan-military-threat&utm_content=20260805_kim-yo-jong-japan-military-threat

Taiwan Launches 10-Day Han Kuang War Games — For The First Time, Drilling Against A PLA Blockade That Could Sever Pacific Supply Lines

Taiwan's 42nd Han Kuang exercise began before dawn Wednesday — for the first time explicitly simulating a PLA maritime blockade of the island's Pacific coast, the route through which U.S. and Japanese resupply would flow in wartime. Also new: mobile internet blackout drills and U.S.-style backbrief command protocols, as Taipei absorbs American military doctrine in real time.

https://cdm.press/news/asia/2026/08/05/taiwan-launches-10-day-han-kuang-war-games-for-the-first-time-drilling-against-a-pla-blockade-that-could-sever-pacific-supply-lines/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=taiwan-han-kuang-pla-blockade-drill&utm_content=20260805_taiwan-han-kuang-pla-blockade-drill

LIVE 10am EST: The SCIF — The Latest From GA With BKP, Atlanta Real Estate Market

Tune in NOW — L Todd Wood and BKP break down the latest from Georgia, the Atlanta real estate market, and what the political class doesn't want you to know. Live M-F 10AM–12PM ET.

https://cdm.press/video/2026/08/05/live-10am-est-the-scif-the-latest-from-ga-with-bkp-atlanta-real-estate-market/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=scif-live-20260805&utm_content=20260805_scif-live-20260805