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Iran's Parliament Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz After U.S. Strikes

Iran's Parliament votes to close Strait of Hormuz following U.S. airstrikes, raising global energy market concerns.

#iran, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #us, #globaltensions

South Korea and U.S. to Start Annual Ulchi Freedom Shield Military Exercise

South Korea, U.S. kick off joint military drills amid North Korea tensions.

#southkorea, #unitedstates, #northkorea, #military, #defense

Gifford Fire Becomes California's Largest Wildfire of 2025, Threatens Homes and Ecosystems

The Gifford Fire, now California's largest wildfire this year, threatens over 870 structures amid extreme heat and low containment efforts.

#wildfire, #california, #giffordfire, #evacuation, #climate

South Korea and US to Launch Ulchi Freedom Shield Amid Tensions

South Korea and US to start Ulchi Freedom Shield drill, focusing on North Korean threats amidst regional tensions.

#southkorea, #us, #northkorea, #military, #defense

Fragile Ceasefire Holds Amidst Deep-Rooted Tensions in Cambodia–Thailand Border Conflict

A fragile ceasefire temporarily halts the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, reigniting territorial disputes and revealing deep political and economic issues.

#cambodia, #thailand, #ceasefire, #borderconflict, #internationalrelations

Qatar Halts Mediation Efforts Between Israel and Hamas Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks

Qatar suspends mediation between Israel and Hamas, citing stalled ceasefire talks and escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

#qatar, #israel, #hamas, #ceasefire, #gazacrisis

NATO Members Agree to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP

NATO's 32 member states agree to hike defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, amid security threats.

#nato, #defense, #spending, #trump

DRC and Rwanda Sign U.S.-Mediated Peace Agreement to End Decades of Conflict

Historic peace deal between DRC and Rwanda aims to end long-standing conflict, promising security and economic growth.

#drc, #rwanda, #peaceagreement, #conflictresolution

Record Rainfall in Hong Kong Sparks Disruptions as City Faces Climate Challenges

Hong Kong records heaviest August rainfall since 1884, causing widespread flooding and raising climate change concerns.

#hongkong, #extremeweather, #climatechange, #flooding

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Diplomacy on 50th Anniversary of Helsinki Accords

Pope Leo XIV urges global focus on dialogue and diplomacy, commemorating 50 years of the Helsinki Accords in addressing today's conflicts.

#popeleoxiv, #helsinkiaccords, #diplomacy, #peace, #humanrights

Massive 8.8 Earthquake Near Kamchatka Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula prompts Pacific-wide tsunami warnings, leading to evacuations in Japan and Hawaii.

#earthquake, #tsunami, #kamchatka, #pacific, #evacuations

NASA to Develop Coordinated Lunar Time Standard by 2026

NASA aims to establish a lunar time standard to synchronize future Moon missions.

#nasa, #moon, #lunartime, #spaceexploration

U.K. Protests Escalate Ahead of President Trump's Visit

Protests erupt in the UK as President Trump prepares for state visits, highlighting public dissent over his policies and the UK's hosting decision.

#uk, #trump, #protests, #usrelatiogs, #dissent

International Court of Justice to Issue Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

ICJ's July 2025 opinion on state obligations for climate protection could reshape global policies despite its nonbinding nature.

#ICJ, #climatechange, #internationalpolicy, #Vanuatu

Intensified U.S.-Japan Trade Talks as Tariff Deadline Looms Amid Political Upheaval

U.S.-Japan trade talks intensify as tariff deadline looms, amid Japan's political turbulence, affecting economic stability and bilateral relations.

#usjapantrade, #tariffs, #politicalupheaval, #economy