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The Italian government authorizes a construction project for a bridge over the Strait of Messina to connect

Strait of Messina Bridge — The Italian government authorizes a construction project for a bridge over the Strait of Messina to connect Sicily with mainland Italy. The project will be the longest suspension b

The Lebanese Council of Ministers announces that an avenue in Beirut, Lebanon, named after former Syrian

Sudanese civil war — The Lebanese Council of Ministers announces that an avenue in Beirut, Lebanon, named after former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad, will be renamed after Ziad Rahbani, the late Leba

Over 1,500 people are evacuated from a resort in Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain, after a wildfire breaks out in

2025 European and Mediterranean wildfires — Over 1,500 people are evacuated from a resort in Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain, after a wildfire breaks out in Campo de Gibraltar. [https://www.lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2025/08/06/w

U.S. president Donald Trump issues an executive order raising the total tariff on Indian imports to the

Gaza Strip famine — U.S. president Donald Trump issues an executive order raising the total tariff on Indian imports to the United States to 50%, with an additional 25% that will take effect 21 days a

Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee appears for questioning by a special prosecutor in central Seoul.

2025 Fort Stewart shooting — Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee appears for questioning by a special prosecutor in central Seoul. The investigation concerns allegations of stock manipulation, bribery,

The Philippine Senate votes 19–4–1 to dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte,

Impeachment of Sara Duterte — The Philippine Senate votes 19–4–1 to dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, following a Supreme Court ruling that declared the complaint unconstitu

A Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crashes near Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana, killing eight people, including

2025 Ghanaian Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash — A Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crashes near Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana, killing eight people, including defence minister Edward Omane Boamah, environment and science minister

A truck carrying humanitarian aid overturns on civilians near the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip,

Gaza Strip famine — A truck carrying humanitarian aid overturns on civilians near the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens of others. [https://www.aa

At least four people are killed and around 100 others are reported missing after a massive cloudburst

2025 Uttarakhand flash flood — At least four people are killed and around 100 others are reported missing after a massive cloudburst triggers flash floods in Dharali village, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India. [htt

Japan records its highest-ever temperature of in Gunma Prefecture, prompting the government to issue heat

2025 Uttarakhand flash flood — Japan records its highest-ever temperature of in Gunma Prefecture, prompting the government to issue heat advisories and measures to protect rice crops amid rising cases of heat il

Australian defence minister Richard Marles announces that the country will purchase eleven Mogami -class

Australia–Japan relations — Australian defence minister Richard Marles announces that the country will purchase eleven Mogami -class frigates from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to upgrade its Navy as the New FF

A court in Chișinău sentences the governor of Moldova's autonomous Gagauzia region, Evghenia Guțul, to seven

Australia–Japan relations — A court in Chișinău sentences the governor of Moldova's autonomous Gagauzia region, Evghenia Guțul, to seven years in prison for violations related to the financing of the banned o

Former finance minister Rimantas Šadžius is appointed acting Prime Minister of Lithuania following the

Australia–Japan relations — Former finance minister Rimantas Šadžius is appointed acting Prime Minister of Lithuania following the collapse of the Paluckas government. [https://www.politico.eu/article/lithuan

Four people are killed when a civil protection surveillance Safir-43 aircraft crashes during a training

2025 Uttarakhand flash flood — Four people are killed when a civil protection surveillance Safir-43 aircraft crashes during a training mission at Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport near Jijel, Algeria. [https://indianex

Nestor Ntahontuye is appointed the new prime minister of Burundi, succeeding Gervais Ndirakobuca.

Australia–Japan relations — Nestor Ntahontuye is appointed the new prime minister of Burundi, succeeding Gervais Ndirakobuca. [https://www.burunditimes.com/ndayishimiye-appoints-new-prime-minister-and-ministe

Four people are killed when a medical transport Beechcraft Super King Air small plane crashes near Chinle

2025 Uttarakhand flash flood — Four people are killed when a medical transport Beechcraft Super King Air small plane crashes near Chinle Municipal Airport in Chinle, Arizona, United States. [https://www.koat.com

A series of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Sumy Oblasts kills at least

Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — A series of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Sumy Oblasts kills at least five people and injures 13 others. [https://www.euronews.com/my-europe

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that the Israeli government has decided to completely

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that the Israeli government has decided to completely militarily occupy the Gaza Strip and fully eliminate Hamas, and tells Chie

At least 74 Palestinians are killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, including ten seeking aid, and another

2025 Gaza Strip aid distribution killings — At least 74 Palestinians are killed by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, including ten seeking aid, and another five Palestinians die of starvation. [https://www.reuters.com/world/mi

Over 10,000 hotel owners in Europe, represented by the HOTREC union, file a joint lawsuit against

Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Over 10,000 hotel owners in Europe, represented by the HOTREC union, file a joint lawsuit against Netherlands-based travel agency Booking.com seeking compensation for losses from 2

Eight people are killed and two others are injured in a vehicle collision on the BR-491 highway in Guaxupé,

Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Eight people are killed and two others are injured in a vehicle collision on the BR-491 highway in Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, Brazil. [https://g1.globo.com/mg/sul-de-minas/noticia/2025

Delegates from Cambodia and Thailand meet in Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair seat, to negotiate a long-term

2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict — Delegates from Cambodia and Thailand meet in Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair seat, to negotiate a long-term ceasefire at their border following clashes that killed dozens of peop

Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes issues a house arrest order for former president Jair

2022 Brazilian coup plot — Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes issues a house arrest order for former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is standing trial for allegedly plotting a coup, and bans h

Three people are killed and 18 others are injured in a multiple-vehicle collision on the Autostrada A1 in

Puntland counter-terrorism operations — Three people are killed and 18 others are injured in a multiple-vehicle collision on the Autostrada A1 in Montevarchi, Province of Arezzo, Italy. [https://www.arezzonotizie.it/vide