Trump’s sweeping tariffs on over 90 countries take effect, targeting global trade partners and pushing for domestic economic reinvestment.

South Korea and US will begin joint drills on August 18, delaying some exercises to reduce tensions with North Korea.

Myanmar’s former coup-era president Myint Swe has died at 74, a year after stepping down for medical reasons.

Trump says there is a “good chance” of meeting Putin and Zelensky soon to discuss ending the Ukraine war.

France battles its largest wildfire this year as one woman dies, thousands flee, and emergency crews treat multiple casualties.

EIran has executed Rouzbeh Vadi for spying on behalf of Israel amid rising tensions and targeted attacks on nuclear scientists.

The US has begun talks with Cook Islands to support seabed mineral research amid rising Chinese influence in the Pacific.

US envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow for last‑minute talks on the Ukraine war as President Trump’s sanctions deadline looms.

Japan holds silent prayer for Hiroshima victims as survivors and leaders warn of rising nuclear threats 80 years later

Zara adverts featuring “gaunt” and “protruding” models banned by UK watchdog amid growing scrutiny of body image in fashion

Meta says scam hubs in Southeast Asia used forced labour and AI tools to target victims through WhatsApp group frauds

Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine surged under Trump’s presidency, as critics say US policy emboldened Moscow

South Korea will allow visa-free entry for Chinese tourist groups from September 2025 to June 2026 to boost tourism.

The US has cancelled $500 million in mRNA vaccine funding, impacting 22 projects by Pfizer, Moderna, and others, citing safety concerns.

A senior UN official has warned Israel’s planned full reoccupation of Gaza could lead to catastrophic consequences for civilians and hostages.

Germany’s Nuremberg Zoo is under fire for culling baboons and feeding their dismembered bodies to predators following overcrowding concerns.

Russia says it no longer feels bound by limits on intermediate-range missiles, citing US plans to deploy them in Europe

Hezbollah’s Naim Kassem warns of renewed missile attacks if Israel escalates, rejecting disarmament without full Israeli withdrawal

Trump said he would “shortly” announce his pick for the Federal Reserve and ruled out Treasury Secretary Bessent.

Britain to begin returning small boat migrants to France within days under new “one in, one out” treaty.