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16,010 storiesAt least five people are killed and 34 others are injured, including one critically, in an explosion at a
2025 Pakistan floods — At least five people are killed and 34 others are injured, including one critically, in an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [https://www.geo.t

The Russian Armed Forces conduct a combined attack overnight, launching at least 570 drones and 40
Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine — The Russian Armed Forces conduct a combined attack overnight, launching at least 570 drones and 40 hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles across Ukraine, with two cruise missil

Israeli defense minister Israel Katz approves a planned ground invasion to seize control of Gaza City.
Gaza war — Israeli defense minister Israel Katz approves a planned ground invasion to seize control of Gaza City. [https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-864732 ( The Jerusale

American special forces carry out a raid in Northern Syria and kills an ISIS leader with the reported
Syrian civil war — American special forces carry out a raid in Northern Syria and kills an ISIS leader with the reported assistance of Syrian government forces. The slain ISIS leader was purportedly
At least two people are killed and two others are injured in a rockfall on the Égratz Viaduct in Chamonix,
Mexican drug war — At least two people are killed and two others are injured in a rockfall on the Égratz Viaduct in Chamonix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. [https://www.ledauphine.com/faits-divers-ju
India and China agree to resume direct flights suspended since 2020, reopen designated border trade points
China–India relations — India and China agree to resume direct flights suspended since 2020, reopen designated border trade points and boost investment in their economies following talks in New Delhi betw
A New Zealand court-martial sentences a soldier to two years in military prison and orders his discharge
2025 New Zealand espionage case — A New Zealand court-martial sentences a soldier to two years in military prison and orders his discharge after he pleads guilty to attempted espionage, possession of banned materia
Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Lhasa, Tibet, for the second time during his general secretaryship to mark
2025 New Zealand espionage case — Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Lhasa, Tibet, for the second time during his general secretaryship to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region
One person is killed and 19 others are injured, including three seriously, after a migrant shipwreck is found
Mexican drug war — One person is killed and 19 others are injured, including three seriously, after a migrant shipwreck is found drifting off the southern coast of Mallorca, Spain. [https://www.euron
International sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan–United Kingdom relations
China–India relations — International sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan–United Kingdom relations
A man is detained on suspicion of murder after four bodies were found in the Seine river in Choisy-le-Roi,
2025 New Zealand espionage case — A man is detained on suspicion of murder after four bodies were found in the Seine river in Choisy-le-Roi, Île-de-France, France. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yer12rp8po (B
A Russian MLRS rocket strike on a market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, kills three people and
Eastern front of the Russian invasion of Ukraine — A Russian MLRS rocket strike on a market in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, kills three people and injures four others, according to Governor Vadym Filashkin. [https://www
The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on eight individuals and entities accused of helping Russia evade
China–India relations — The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on eight individuals and entities accused of helping Russia evade Western sanctions through financial and cryptocurrency networks, including Ky
Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada announces the arrest of 13 people, including three alleged gunmen, in
2025 New Zealand espionage case — Mexico City mayor Clara Brugada announces the arrest of 13 people, including three alleged gunmen, in connection with the May shooting that killed her personal secretary and an adv

Shortly after midnight, a Russian military drone explodes when crashing in Osiny, Puławy County, Poland.
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — Shortly after midnight, a Russian military drone explodes when crashing in Osiny, Puławy County, Poland. [https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/20/suspected-military-drone-crashes-and-e
The United States Department of State imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court judges Nicolas
United States and the International Criminal Court — The United States Department of State imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court judges Nicolas Guillou and Kimberly Prost and deputy prosecutors Nazhat Shameem and over the
At least 19 people are hospitalized following a clash between Club Universidad de Chile and Club Atlético
2025 New Zealand espionage case — At least 19 people are hospitalized following a clash between Club Universidad de Chile and Club Atlético Independiente fans during a round of 16 match of the 2025 Copa Sudamerican

Russian forces launch 270 drones and ten missiles at critical infrastructure in Poltava and Chernihiv
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — Russian forces launch 270 drones and ten missiles at critical infrastructure in Poltava and Chernihiv Oblasts, Ukraine. [https://www.kyivpost.com/post/58536 ( Kyiv Post )]

Hamas positively receives an Egyptian–Qatari-mediated 60-day ceasefire proposal, which is rejected by Israeli
Gaza war hostage crisis — Hamas positively receives an Egyptian–Qatari-mediated 60-day ceasefire proposal, which is rejected by Israeli defense minister Israel Katz with national security minister Itamar Be

Israeli forces kill Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a member of the Hamas military wing who was responsible for
Gaza war hostage crisis — Israeli forces kill Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, a member of the Hamas military wing who was responsible for abducting the Bibas family in Nir Oz during the October 7 attacks. [https:
Air Canada announces it will gradually restart operations tonight after it reached a tentative agreement with
2025 Air Canada flight attendants strike — Air Canada announces it will gradually restart operations tonight after it reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents the airline's
At least 79 people are killed, including 19 children, and three others are injured when an overcrowded
2025 Herat road crash — At least 79 people are killed, including 19 children, and three others are injured when an overcrowded passenger bus carrying migrants deported from Iran veers off a road and colli
The Colombian Supreme Court of Justice overturns a lower court order placing former president Álvaro Uribe
2025 Herat road crash — The Colombian Supreme Court of Justice overturns a lower court order placing former president Álvaro Uribe under house arrest while he appeals convictions for bribery and abuse of
Four people are killed and nearly a dozen others are injured in a fire at a warehouse in Los Guayos
2025 Herat road crash — Four people are killed and nearly a dozen others are injured in a fire at a warehouse in Los Guayos Municipality, Carabobo, Venezuela. [https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/massive-fire
The Peruvian Constitutional Court orders the suspension of all investigations into President Dina Boluarte,
2025 Herat road crash — The Peruvian Constitutional Court orders the suspension of all investigations into President Dina Boluarte, including probes into protest-related deaths, alleged illicit enrichment