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Trump cautioned Putin that failure to agree a Ukraine ceasefire at their upcoming Alaska summit would bring “very severe consequences,” as allies pressed for Kyiv’s inclusion in peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on August 13, 2025, stating that Russia would face “very severe consequences” if President Vladimir Putin did not […]

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Mainland China’s stock market trading value surged to $300 billion, the highest since February, signaling renewed investor optimism and strengthening bullish market sentiment, according to Bloomberg. Mainland Chinese stock exchanges recorded about US $300 billion in trading volume on Wednesday, the highest level since February, signaling renewed investor confidence. Bloomberg reports that the surge reflects […]

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Pakistan has deported 40 of over 2,000 Afghans approved for resettlement in Germany, raising concerns over safety and Berlin’s commitment to evacuating at-risk Afghan nationals. The German daily Tageszeitung reported Wednesday that more than 2,000 Afghans eligible for resettlement to Germany remain stranded in Pakistan, while authorities there have, for the first time, deported 40 […]

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The UN says 15 million primary-age girls are out of school globally, warning that systemic discrimination continues to block equal education access for girls and young women. The United Nations has warned that girls and young women in many countries continue to face systemic discrimination, with millions still denied equal access to education. It estimates […]

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Two police officers were injured in a shooting in Gretna, Virginia, near the North Carolina border, as authorities search for the unidentified suspect who remains at large. International media report that two police officers were injured in a shooting incident in the US state of Virginia, prompting an ongoing manhunt by local authorities. According to […]

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HRW says ending TPS for Afghan refugees contradicts the US State Department’s own report documenting severe human rights abuses in Afghanistan, warning the policy puts vulnerable people at greater risk. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Trump administration of pursuing policies toward Afghan refugees that contradict the US State Department’s own findings on human […]

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UN chief António Guterres warned Israel and Russia could be listed for sexual violence in conflicts, citing credible reports of abuse, forced nudity, and degrading treatment. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a warning to Israel and Russia over serious allegations of sexual violence in ongoing conflicts, saying both countries could be listed next year […]

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Hamas must not govern Gaza, insisting lasting peace requires removing its military threat and restructuring the territory’s political power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that continued Hamas governance of the Gaza Strip is unacceptable and should not be tolerated by the international community. Rubio stressed […]

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France, Germany, and the UK warned Iran to resume nuclear talks by August’s end or face a UN sanctions snapback, citing deliberate breaches of the 2015 deal. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have warned that United Nations sanctions could be reinstated if Iran continues to delay resuming stalled nuclear negotiations. The Financial Times reported […]

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European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky will hold online talks with Trump to coordinate strategy and safeguard Ukraine’s interests ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Putin in Alaska. International media report that European leaders are preparing to hold an online discussion with US President Donald Trump to safeguard Ukraine’s interests ahead of his meeting with […]

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Kabul and Kyrgyzstan signed an economic cooperation agreement to establish a joint trade council, boost investment, and enhance banking, transport, and visa facilitation for Afghanistan’s traders. The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced the signing of an economic and trade cooperation agreement with Kyrgyzstan. The deal was formalized on Wednesday, August 13, between […]

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Russian forces advanced near Dobropillia in Donetsk before the Putin–Trump Alaska meeting, raising fears of a peace deal forcing Ukraine into territorial concessions. Russian troops pushed forward near the mining town of Dobropillia in Donetsk province on Tuesday, August 12, in one of their largest offensives this year. The advance comes just days before Presidents […]

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged unwavering support for Russia’s military operations in a call with Vladimir Putin, reaffirming commitments under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has voiced his full support for Moscow’s military operations during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Korean […]

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The Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile-defense plan features one space layer and three land-based layers with 11 batteries nationwide, estimated at $175 billion, aiming for deployment by 2028. Reuters has revealed new details from official documents outlining the Trump administration’s ambitious plan to develop a nationwide missile defense network called the “Golden Dome.” Inspired by Israel’s […]

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Pakistan’s health authorities confirmed 42 polio-positive sewage samples in July, raising concerns over increased virus circulation and highlighting the urgent need for nationwide vaccination efforts. Pakistan’s National Institute of Health (NIH) announced Tuesday that the wild poliovirus was found in 42 out of 117 sewage samples collected from 87 sites nationwide in July. Health officials […]

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Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 73, including 19 aid workers, in 24 hours as blockade-driven hunger and destruction deepen a crisis that has claimed over 61,000 lives. At least 73 Palestinians, including 19 aid workers, were killed in intensified Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported. The […]

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Pakistan’s security forces launched targeted strikes on militant hideouts in Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, displacing over 20,000 families amid accusations that Afghanistan based Pakistani Taliban leaders direct cross-border attacks. Pakistan’s security forces have begun an operation against militant hideouts in Bajaur district, near the Afghanistan border, prompting a mass displacement of civilians. Local residents reported that […]

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US Senator Richard Blumenthal urged Washington to fulfill its pledge to relocate 1,500 Afghan allies stranded in Qatar, warning failure would leave America morally responsible for their safety. Four years after the fall of Kabul, US Senator Richard Blumenthal has urged Washington to honor its pledge to relocate 1,500 former Afghan partners still stranded in […]

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Emergency warns millions in Afghanistan lack essential healthcare as economic collapse, women’s restrictions, and resource shortages intensify, four years after government collapse and foreign troop withdrawal. The international medical aid group Emergency has issued a stark warning about the country’s worsening health situation, marking the fourth anniversary of the government’s collapse and foreign troop withdrawal. […]

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The Justice Ministry has limited annual rent increases to 10 percent, citing rising housing costs and requiring landlords and tenants to register contracts through official channels for legal validity. The Taliban-run Ministry of Justice has announced a nationwide cap on rent increases, limiting landlords in Kabul and other provinces to raising rents by no more […]

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