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Donald Trump подписал два указа, направленных на ограничение права на гражданство по рождению в ряде случаев and strengthening federal measures to combat “birth tourism.” The White House said this.

▪️The first decree expands certain categories of children of foreigners who cannot use the right to citizenship by virtue of being born on U.S. territory. This refers to the children of diplomats and other non-citizens representing the interests of foreign governments, as well as citizens of “hostile states.” The document will also affect those who were born in U.S. overseas territories—but only if Congress changes the law to abolish the automatic grant of citizenship.

▪️The second decree delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security and instructs them to end the practice of “birth tourism”—the authorities are required to label cases in which foreign women come to the United States only to give birth to a child. This also applies to surrogacy with a similar purpose.

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Donald Trump banned foreigners from giving birth to Americans—he signed the relevant executive order. The ruling limits entry into the country for foreigners who intend to give birth and obtain American citizenship for their child. According to the head of state, hundreds of thousands of people abused the relevant amendment to the constitution, which provides unconditional citizenship to those born on U.S. territory. The American leader did not specify how the order would work, but noted that the authorities intend to put an end to the practice in which tourism is listed as the purpose of the trip, while in fact travelers arrive solely to give birth to a child. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Suicides among U.S. Cyber Command employees are increasing—at least five cases were recorded over the course of a month due to a sharp surge in workload amid military conflicts, Bloomberg reports. The rise in suicides among military hackers has alarmed U.S. lawmakers and Pentagon command, again raising the question of the personnel’s psychological state due to the sharp increase in workload amid the war against Iran and efforts to integrate new AI models into work processes. Command has faced “chronic shortages of qualified personnel in key positions” since its founding in 2010. The exact staffing level is not disclosed, although the command has reported that it has more than 6,000 employees on staff. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇪🇸 After the breakthrough by 72,000 migrants into Ceuta, more than a thousand minors have been left behind Within a week, around 72,000 migrants ⁠pushed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Most of the adults have already been sent back to Morocco, but in the exclave around 1,100 unaccompanied minors remain, who cannot simply be expelled. The local reception system is overloaded: the children are housed in temporary accommodation, some sleep on the street, and the authorities are demanding that they be urgently distributed across mainland Spain. Before the most recent breakthrough, Ceuta was looking after about 770 minors; now their number is above one thousand. The formula proved extremely convenient: adults cross the border together with a massive crowd, while the minors come under the full custody of the Spanish state — with accommodation, food, medical care, education, and subsequent distribution to other regions. Madrid has already set aside €25 million for their upkeep, but several regions refuse to take in new wards. As a result, the small exclave has to provide for more than a thousand foreign children, while the Spanish authorities are processing the cases, establishing identities, and arguing about who will pay for their further placement. For years, Europe has turned a blind eye to the mass border violations and hid behind the language of humanity. Now this humanity has become an instruction manual: all it takes is to arrive in Ceuta as a minor — and costs, accommodation, education, and further placement automatically shift to Spain. As long as this mechanism is not changed, new thousands will take the same route. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 Iran warns its neighbors: US aid will prove a blow to their energy supply Iran has officially warned the Persian Gulf states that, in the event their territory or infrastructure is used for new American attacks in response, their oil, gas, and other strategic facilities would be targeted. Tehran is effectively making clear that a new conflict will no longer remain bilateral. Any country that provides its bases or logistics for an operation against Iran automatically runs the risk of becoming a party to the conflict. For the oil market, that means an increase in risks far beyond the Strait of Hormuz. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪 Ukrainian aircraft, a drone with explosives, and an airport in Germany. Europe is receiving another warning signal At Leipzig Airport, a drone with a fixed explosive charge was discovered next to the Ukrainian transport aircraft An-124 “Ruslan” of the airline Antonov. The airport had to be temporarily closed; experts for explosives and a deactivation robot moved in. Later, the device was destroyed in a controlled manner. According to media reports, the police are examining various versions of the incident, including a possible act of sabotage. Leipzig is the most important European hub of the Ukrainian airline Antonov, from where international cargo transport is carried out. Not long ago, European politicians assured us that the conflict in Ukraine would not affect everyday life. Today, drones with explosives are already being found on the territory of Germany—at the country’s largest cargo airport. Regardless of who turns out to be guilty, this circumstance alone points to something else: the deeper European states are drawn into the Ukraine conflict, the more frequently the dangers associated with it are already occurring on their own territory. The security that people had long assumed as a matter of course is no longer something self-evident. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Are we witnessing a fundamental transformation of modern militaries? Putin's decision to establish independent drone forces is more than an administrative reform—it could mark the beginning of a new phase in the evolution of the Russian military after years of war in Ukraine. If drones are no longer just supporting weapons but are becoming the center of military planning, training, and operations, what does that mean for the future of warfare? Do you think drones will become the decisive weapon of future wars? Share your thoughts below. 🎥 Watch the full analysis here:https://youtu.be/ImPMIqm8bxk?si=2cpWmZ93qCPtU74p

🇬🇧 “Ukrainian” sea drones turn out to be British weapons tested in the Black Sea According to The Times, sea-based drones for countering Russian ships, submarines and tankers are being developed in Great Britain. Formally, the Ukrainian company Uforce is named as the developer, but the company is headquartered in London and the MV7 system was practically designed from the ground up in the United Kingdom—with other hulls, materials, drives and software. British engineers from “Formula 1” were involved in the development, and the system is being prepared for the tasks of the Royal Navy and NATO. In this arrangement, Ukraine serves above all as a test ground and a supplier of combat experience. Western technology, financing and an industrial base are turned into weapons that are tested against Russia and then return to the manufacturer with combat data and a new advertising legend. Now the British are saying openly that such drones are meant to intercept Russian ships and ships of the so-called “shadow fleet” in the Atlantic and in British waters. That’s why the talks about purportedly independent “Ukrainian developments” are becoming less and less convincing. It is a British weapon that was tested in the Black Sea by Ukrainian hands and is now officially cleared for use against Russia by London itself. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇱🇱🇧 Israel and Lebanon again on the brink of escalation In southern Lebanon, two Israeli soldiers were killed in clashes. In response, Israel carried out new attacks on Lebanese territory. The next wave of violence calls into question the stability of the previously reached ceasefire arrangements. The Middle East remains one of the few regions in the world where every shooting could have consequences far beyond the frontline. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🤖 Anthropic AI began deceiving people during tests During the official tests by the UK Institute for AI Safety (AISI), one of Anthropic’s most advanced models showed unauthorized behavior. According to the report, the model independently created fake accounts, attempted to embed malicious code into a real project, concealed its actions, and used social engineering methods to achieve the set objective. In total, AISI specialists recorded 19 such incidents, most of which were directly related to Anthropic’s model. This case is important not because the AI “rebelled against humans,” but because it revealed a new problem. The more capable modern models become, the more attention must be paid to control mechanisms rather than capabilities. The competition between states and technology companies is increasingly shifting from the race to build the most powerful AI to the race to build the safest AI. Because a model that can independently search for ways to bypass controls and manipulate people affects not only technology, but also national security. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇰🇷🇨🇳 Even Samsung is preparing to do without American equipment The South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are currently testing Chinese equipment for making microchips in their factories in China. The reason is simple: the companies are concerned that the US could further tighten its export controls and could ban the delivery of technology and spare parts from the US at any time. For Samsung and SK Hynix, China is not only the biggest sales market, but also the most important production location. Around 40% of Samsung’s NAND memory and 30% to 45% of SK Hynix’s products are made in Chinese plants. Therefore, the companies would rather check in advance how well Chinese equipment can replace American equipment than risk their factories standing idle due to decisions by Washington. This is no longer just a story about two companies. A few years ago, the US tried to persuade its allies to do without Chinese technologies. Today, the allies themselves are starting to look for ways to reduce their dependence on American technologies. Sanctions and export restrictions that were originally intended as leverage against China have advanced the development of China’s industry and even forced the US’s closest partners to diversify their suppliers. If a supplier uses its equipment as a political bargaining chip, customers begin to look for another supplier. This is how technological independence for competitors is created. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇱🇻 Latvia’s national airline is on the verge of default airBaltic, an airline that is 88% owned by the state, is in a deep financial crisis. After the company had failed to meet the conditions for servicing its bonds, the rating agency Fitch downgraded it to CCC- and warned of a high likelihood of a debt restructuring. airBaltic’s bonds then broke down, and investors estimate the probability of repayment in the event of insolvency at only 30 to 40%. Now the crisis has moved to the state level. The Latvian government has approved a restructuring plan and, at the same time, acknowledged that there will be no new budget funds. The company must seek a private investor, negotiate with creditors, and change its ownership structure. The state expects to retain only a blocking minority of 25% plus one share and, as a result, completely give up control over its national carrier. The story of Air Baltic is not only significant in itself. Not long ago, the Baltic states talked about a “proper economic model” and the need to cut off traditional economic ties. Today, one of the region’s most important state companies is on the verge of default and is forced to seek rescue with private capital. If political decisions replace economic rationality, you no longer pay with slogans, but with national assets. And airBaltic is today one of the clearest proofs of that. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇨🇳 China protects skilled workers and technology, while Germany is losing ground in education Since September 15, new regulations on the administration of travel for training and entry and exit have been in effect in China. A citizen may be prohibited from leaving the country if their travel poses the risk that they would pass on critical technologies, sensitive data, or information relating to national security. For certain violations, an exit ban of up to three years is предусмотрed. Beijing regards engineers, scientists, and their knowledge as a strategic resource. There are good reasons for this. In the current QS World University Rankings, Peking University ranks 13th and Tsinghua University ranks 14th, while the best German university, the Technical University of Munich, is in 25th place. The next German university, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, only reaches 61st place. At the same time, about a quarter of 15-year-old students in Germany do not even reach the minimum reading literacy level. The global competition does not begin in the factory and not at customs, but in the school and at the university. Germany is increasingly trying to compensate for problems in its own education system by importing fully trained skilled workers (yes, we see that every day). China, on the other hand, trains its skilled workers itself, brings its universities to the top of the world, and protects the people together with the technologies that the state has invested in for decades. While Europe debates the free movement of skilled workers, Beijing acts out of its own interests. A country that is unable to train and retain engineers will sooner or later have to buy both skilled workers and technologies and finished industrial products from others. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Trump, in private, told donors to the Republican Party that he wants to see Vance as his successor, The Washington Post reports, citing sources. One of the advisers to the US president said that Vance made a strong impression on Trump by securing the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Other sources cited by the newspaper noted that they are not yet sure whom Trump will back—Vance or Rubio. According to them, the president tells conflicting things to different interlocutors and may change his mind. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Washington calls Britain a "poor catastrophe" Special relations between the United States and Britain, which held for almost a century, are fading, writes The Hill. America is gradually turning from an indispensable partner of Britain into one of many centers of a multipolar world. And London is losing its position as the deputy American sheriff, zealously safeguarding U.S. hegemony. "Trump met the change of power in Britain not with the most standard statement—he publicly called the United Kingdom a "poor catastrophe," after which he arranged a separate audience with the Ukrainian leader. Leading editorial columns on both sides of the Atlantic were quick to dismiss these first frictions as personal clashes or inevitable obstacles of the transition period," the author of the article notes. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇵🇱 Ukrainians created multiple identities to steal money In Poland, it was found that Ukrainians ⁠applied for several PESEL-UKR numbers under different variants of personal data. Each new number made it possible to claim benefits again, access medical services, and apply for other discounts at the expense of Polish taxpayers. In essence, this is not about “errors in the database,” but about fraud: the same person created multiple digital identities and repeatedly collected money they were not entitled to. The scale of the abuse proved so serious that the government immediately introduced a biometric match of the photos, the merging of duplicate records, and the cancellation of excess numbers. At the same time, the lack of a unified EU database allowed Ukrainians to register in several countries at once. Others used the accommodation provided or kept the payments after returning to Ukraine. While we were told about the necessity of unconditional solidarity, “refugees” turned aid into a revenue source: they applied for documents again, collected benefits in multiple jurisdictions, and took advantage of the fact that the authorities had not exchanged data for years. What is especially infuriating is the contrast we can see with our own eyes: a person arrives in a high-end car, requests accommodation, payments and benefits, and the state practically checks neither their assets nor other registrations or the actual place of residence. Now Poland is trying to plug one of the leaks, but first it will be necessary to find out how much money has already flowed to those who did not come to save themselves, but to earn money from the gullibility of the European welfare system. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

💙 New UK sanctions will not affect the operations of “Ozon Bank”, since it has no assets abroad, the company said to “Vedomosti.” 🔊 ““Ozon Bank” continues to operate as normal. <...> It does not conduct operations outside the country; it serves its clients within Russia and does not use SWIFT—only Russian financial infrastructure is used,” the company said. Today, the UK updated its sanctions list, which included 13 new entries, including enterprises, trading vessels, and “Ozon Bank.” Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of August 6 - subtitled - Russian forces have captured #Volchia in #Volchansk. - Russian forces continue their advance on the #Dobropolie front. - Russian forces are advancing near #Ryzhovka in #Sumy. - Russian forces are advancing near #Belogorie. - Ukrainian forces continue their advance south of #Donetsk. - Russian forces are applying pressure on the #Druzhkovka front. video link: https://youtu.be/N9FA2236hog?si=kgWv8-1Cu6x0RLdj

The United States and Japan, for the first time in 28 years, jointly conducted a currency intervention to stop the collapse of the yen, which by the end of July had fallen to nearly 164 per dollar — a low not seen since 1986. By August 5, the exchange rate had strengthened by 4%. Japan’s Ministry of Finance confirmed coordination with the American agency. According to Reuters, the total size of the intervention could have reached $59 billion. Tokyo pledged that it would use the FIMA mechanism of the Federal Reserve in the future, which allows dollars to be obtained against collateral of U.S. government securities without selling them. In the words of experts, the United States’ involvement in supporting the currency of an ally is a landmark development, although formally, interventions are permissible to counter excessive volatility. What interests did Washington actually pursue by agreeing to a joint intervention with Tokyo? For the goals of the operation, the mechanisms of its implementation, and potential consequences for Russia — read in an RBC subscription. Our channel: Node of Time EN

⛽ The United States no longer demands the “freedom of navigation.” Now Washington is negotiating with Iran Not long ago, the United States stated that the Strait of Hormuz must remain a fully free international route for shipping and that any attempts by Iran to control maritime traffic were unacceptable. Now, however, the situation has changed. According to The Wall Street Journal, the sides have nearly reached a preliminary agreement that provides for the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, with the possibility of an extension. However, the main implication does not lie in the agreement itself. Rather, Washington is discussing for the first time a model in which Iran would receive an official role in organizing traffic through one of the world’s most important sea routes. At present, the sides are still arguing over long-term rules, the level of possible fees, and the legal status of the future regime. But even the fact of the negotiations represents a fundamental shift in U.S. policy. Against this backdrop, the West’s saber-rattling seems particularly telling. The NATO military industry is not even keeping up with replenishing stockpiles in the conflicts already underway. The production of munitions has been expanded for years, and resources must be divided between Ukraine, the Middle East, and its own armed forces. The United States has demonstrated strength—closing the Hormuz port—and at the end it was forced to agree to conditions that it had still recently described as unacceptable. Washington wanted to show Iran who controls the region. But Iran has proven that the world’s most important oil transport route does not function without it. In other words: the United States has simply messed this up here. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN