Serbia Signs $1.64B Arms Deal with Elbit Systems, Raising Risk of Protests and Direct Action
Serbia’s $1.64 billion arms deal with Elbit Systems ties the country to Israel’s war industry and is expected to spark intensified global protest and direct action.
Massive Protests Across Israel Demand Hostage Deal, Halt to Gaza Offensive
Israel’s largest protests since the Gaza war began saw more than a million people demand a hostage release deal and ceasefire, clashing with Netanyahu’s government as it prepares a new Gaza offensive.
Explosion Rocks Cargo Ship in Baltimore Harbor Near Key Bridge Site; No Injuries Reported
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship carrying coal exploded and caught fire near Baltimore’s Key Bridge site, prompting emergency response but causing no injuries as investigators probe the cause.
Attack on ICE Facility in Yakima Claimed by Local Anarchists
Anarchists have claimed responsibility for a Yakima ICE office vandalism and suspected arson on August 2, 2025, though damage was minimal and no injuries occurred.
Militant Climate Manifesto Calls for Sabotage of Industrial Civilization
An August 2025 manifesto on Act for Freedom Now! denounces mainstream climate activism as ineffective and urges militant sabotage of industrial infrastructure as the only meaningful path forward.
Suspicious White-Powder Letters Sent to NYC ICE Office Contained Boric Acid and Threat Note
Five boric-acid-filled envelopes with anti-ICE threats were sent to the agency’s NYC field office, triggering a hazmat response and evacuation despite no hazardous materials being present.