07 MAY 2025: War and Peace: Updates on Battles in Pakistan, Yemen, Sudan, and Ukraine // Tariff War With China and Canada // Culture Wars in DC, Boston, and Minnesota

May 7, 2025

Tensions are escalating as India and Pakistan clash over military strikes, raising nuclear stakes. In Yemen, a precarious truce surfaces, yet uncertainty looms with ongoing threats against Israel. Meanwhile, Sudan's civil war disrupts global gum arabic supply, crucial for food and medicine. OPEC's surprising oil output increase pressures Russia, hinting at potential diplomatic shifts in the Middle East. Add to this the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks and cultural conflicts in America fueled by recent judicial decisions.

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India-Pakistan Escalation Risks War

The India-Pakistan clash escalates with India striking terror camps inside Pakistan.
Pakistan denies the strikes and claims shooting down Indian jets, raising nuclear tension fears.

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Uncertain Yemen Truce Brokered

President Trump brokered a truce with Yemeni Houthis to stop Red Sea attacks, halting U.S. bombings.
Despite deal, Houthis vow to continue attacks on Israel, casting doubt on peace durability.

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Sudan Port Attacked, Gum Arabic Supply Threatened

Sudan's main port suffers drone attacks by RSF rebels disrupting gum arabic exports.
The UAE is accused of backing these rebels, escalating one of Sudan's most deadly civil wars.

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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world.

India-Pakistan Clash Escalates, Nuclear Stakes Rise – India confirms precision strikes on terror camps inside Pakistan following a deadly Islamist attack in Kashmir. Pakistan claims civilian deaths and says it downed two Indian jets. Amid mutual denials and rising rhetoric, concerns grow over Islamabad’s long-range missile development reportedly capable of hitting the U.S.

Trump Brokers Red Sea Truce with Houthis - Sort Of – President Trump halts bombing in Yemen following a U.S.-brokered agreement for the Houthis to stop targeting Red Sea shipping. But the militants vow to keep attacking Israel, raising uncertainty about the deal’s durability.

Sudan’s Port City Attacked, Global Gum Arabic Supply Threatened – RSF rebels launch drone strikes on Port Sudan, crippling the country’s main export hub for gum arabic—a critical ingredient in food and medicine. The UAE is accused of backing the rebels.

OPEC Quietly Helps Trump Squeeze Putin – Saudi Arabia and other producers increase oil output, crashing prices and cutting into Russia’s war budget. Trump hints this pressure campaign could yield a major Middle East breakthrough in the coming days.

U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume Publicly Amid Factory Panic – After weeks of secret meetings, Treasury and trade officials from both nations will meet Friday in Switzerland. Chinese firms, desperate to survive tariff shocks, are fraudulently relabeling goods and rerouting exports through Malaysia and Canada.

Canada Flooded with Chinese Goods, U.S. Warns of Backdoor Imports – Trump raises concerns that Chinese products are being funneled into the U.S. via Canada. Canadian PM Mark Carney flatters Trump in hopes of avoiding a trade fight, but tensions remain high.

Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Military Ban on Transgender Recruits – In a 6-3 ruling, justices affirm the Pentagon’s authority to exclude or remove individuals with gender dysphoria from military service.

Trump Orders Lia Thomas Records Erased, Columbia Fires 180 Researchers – The administration enforces Title IX, demanding Penn strip Lia Thomas’ swimming records. Separately, Columbia lays off staff after Trump slashes funding over anti-Semitism concerns.

DOJ Investigates Minnesota DA for Race-Based Prosecution Policy – The Soros-backed DA who dropped charges against a Tesla vandal now faces scrutiny for admitting race influences her charging decisions. The DOJ warns this violates civil rights law.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32