13 August 2025

Egypt collaborates with Qatar and the US to revive Gaza truce plan

Egypt announced on Tuesday that it was collaborating with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the US to broker a 60-day ceasefire, as part of a renewed effort to bring an end to the ongoing war.
9 killed in explosion at Brazil's explosives factory

At least nine people were killed and seven others injured on Tuesday following an explosion at an explosives factory in Quatro Barras, a municipality in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, according to local authorities.
Pope Leo hopes Trump-Putin meeting will result in ceasefire

Upon arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin would be able to find a path to a ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine during their upcoming meeting in Alaska.
Trump aims for three-way summit with Zelenskyy and Putin

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to hold a three-way meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, right after his summit with Putin in Alaska, which is focused on bringing an end to the three-year war in Ukraine.
Brazil unveils relief package for exporters affected by Trump’s tariff hike

On Wednesday, Brazil's government announced a long-awaited support package aimed at helping companies impacted by high U.S. tariffs. The plan includes offering credit lines to exporters and government purchases of products that are struggling to find alternative markets.
UN calls on Sri Lanka to prosecute war criminals

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday to take action against war criminals, emphasizing that those responsible for violations continue to evade justice and enjoy impunity.
Putin holds talks with Kim Jong Un before Alaska summit with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin is gearing up for a trip to Alaska to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on August 15. Ahead of the summit, the Kremlin revealed that he had spoken with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Georgia

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake (ML) struck Georgia on Wednesday.
Taliban registers Afghan refugees in Qatar for job opportunities

The Taliban announced on Wednesday that 1,800 unemployed Afghans, expelled from neighboring countries, have been registered for potential work opportunities in Qatar as part of a labor agreement between the Taliban and the Gulf nation, according to a spokesman from the Labor Ministry.
Azerbaijani judokas set to compete in 2025 Sofia World Cadet Championships

Azerbaijani judokas are set to compete in the 2025 Sofia World Championships Cadets, which will take place in Bulgaria from August 27 to 31.