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Bangladeshi chief adviser Muhammad Yunus declares that the country cannot allocate additional domestic

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh — Bangladeshi chief adviser Muhammad Yunus declares that the country cannot allocate additional domestic resources to support its 1.3 million Rohingya refugees and urges the internat

U.S. president Donald Trump signs an executive order instructing the Department of Justice to federally

List of executive orders in the second Trump presidency — U.S. president Donald Trump signs an executive order instructing the Department of Justice to federally prosecute flag desecration, contradicting constitutional protections by the

A new lineage of Pre-Ceramic period humans found in 1992 at the Checua archaeological site in Nemocón,

Archaeology of the Americas — A new lineage of Pre-Ceramic period humans found in 1992 at the Checua archaeological site in Nemocón, Colombia, has their remains fully genome sequenced. [https://www.reuters.com/

Hassan Douhan, a journalist for newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadida , is fatally shot by Israeli forces in the

Killing of journalists in the Gaza war — Hassan Douhan, a journalist for newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadida , is fatally shot by Israeli forces in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, Palestine. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea

Three people are killed and another is seriously injured when a Robinson R44 helicopter crashes into the

2025 Isle of Wight helicopter crash — Three people are killed and another is seriously injured when a Robinson R44 helicopter crashes into the ground during a flying lesson near Shanklin on the Isle of Wight, England.

Former Mexican drug lord and Sinaloa Cartel top leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada pleads guilty to drug

Mexican drug war — Former Mexican drug lord and Sinaloa Cartel top leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges in the United States. [https://apnews.com/article/mexican-

Israeli forces kill four Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation site near

Gaza war — Israeli forces kill four Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation site near the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip. [https://apnews.com/article/isra

At least 64 Palestinians are killed by Israeli planes and tanks at the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza

Gaza war — At least 64 Palestinians are killed by Israeli planes and tanks at the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City as Israel presses ahead with its plans to seize the city. [https:

Four people are killed when an air ambulance Cessna 206 crashes into the ground and explodes in Belén de

Terrorism in Belgium — Four people are killed when an air ambulance Cessna 206 crashes into the ground and explodes in Belén de Inambú, Vaupés Department, Colombia. [https://www.bluradio.com/nacion/avion

An 18-year-old Norwegian man with German background is arrested for killing a 34-year-old female welfare

Killing of Tamima Nibras Juhar — An 18-year-old Norwegian man with German background is arrested for killing a 34-year-old female welfare worker at an institution in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Police are treating

Venezuelan opposition figures and civil society groups report that authorities released 13 detainees held

2024 Venezuelan presidential election protests — Venezuelan opposition figures and civil society groups report that authorities released 13 detainees held after the disputed 2024 elections, with some freed outright and others pla

In tennis, Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino player to win a main draw match at a Grand Slam in the

2025 US Open — In tennis, Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino player to win a main draw match at a Grand Slam in the Open Era after defeating Denmark's Clara Tauson in the first round of th

Five people are killed, including one perpetrator, in two cases of filicide in Santo Domingo, Dominican

Killing of Tamima Nibras Juhar — Five people are killed, including one perpetrator, in two cases of filicide in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/four-children-killed-by-pare

An estimated 300,000 people across Australia, including at least 100,000 in Melbourne, march to protest the

Gaza war protests in Australia — An estimated 300,000 people across Australia, including at least 100,000 in Melbourne, march to protest the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war and its plans to militarily seize the

Russia and Ukraine swap 146 prisoners from each side after mediation by the United Arab Emirates.

Prisoners of war in the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine swap 146 prisoners from each side after mediation by the United Arab Emirates. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-stage-new-prisoner-excha

One person is critically injured in a stabbing attack at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brussels, Belgium.

Terrorism in Belgium — One person is critically injured in a stabbing attack at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brussels, Belgium. A suspect is arrested, with a political motive still under investigat

Ten people are killed and 102 others are injured, including 21 critically, in Israeli airstrikes targeting

Red Sea crisis — Ten people are killed and 102 others are injured, including 21 critically, in Israeli airstrikes targeting the Houthis in Sanaa, Yemen. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/

Seven students are killed and 28 others are injured in drownings on a school trip to the Abu Talat beach in

Boko Haram insurgency — Seven students are killed and 28 others are injured in drownings on a school trip to the Abu Talat beach in Ajami, Alexandria, Egypt. [https://www.bbc.com/arabic/articles/cjw6gv2w9

More than 35 ISWAP fighters are killed in airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force during an attempted ground

Boko Haram insurgency — More than 35 ISWAP fighters are killed in airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force during an attempted ground assault on troops near the Cameroon–Nigeria border in Kumshe, Borno State,

Indian police arrest a man who recently alleged that he had been coerced into burying hundreds of bodies of

Dharmasthala mass burial case — Indian police arrest a man who recently alleged that he had been coerced into burying hundreds of bodies of women who were raped before being murdered from 1995 to 2014 at the Dhar

The Syrian electoral commission announces that the upcoming parliamentary election will exclude the

2025 Syrian parliamentary election — The Syrian electoral commission announces that the upcoming parliamentary election will exclude the Al-Hasakah, Raqqa, and Suwayda governorates due to security concerns, with seats

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation suspends Norwegian Olympic ski jumpers Johann André Forfang

2025–26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup — The International Ski and Snowboard Federation suspends Norwegian Olympic ski jumpers Johann André Forfang and Marius Lindvik for three months and fines them CHF 2,000 (US$2,500) e

The Sandiganbayan appellate court of the Philippines sentences Janet Lim-Napoles to 55 years in prison over

Pork barrel scam — The Sandiganbayan appellate court of the Philippines sentences Janet Lim-Napoles to 55 years in prison over the diversion of ₱7.55 million (US$133,600) in the Priority Development