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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

Israeli Airstrikes on Damascus Escalate Regional Tensions Amid Sectarian Violence in Syria

Israel hits Damascus in response to violence in Sweida, highlighting Syria's fragile post-war landscape and complex geopolitical dynamics.

#israel, #syria, #druze, #sectarianviolence, #airstrikes

UN Proclaims 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

The UN declares 2025 as the Year of Quantum Science, highlighting its role in modern tech and sustainable development.

#quantumscience, #technology, #UNESCO, #globaldevelopment

International Operation Dismantles Pro-Russian Cybercrime Group NoName057(16)

Europol and global partners dismantle infrastructure of pro-Russian cybercrime group responsible for DDoS attacks.

#cybercrime, #ddos, #russia, #europol

Bahrain and U.S. Formalize $17 Billion Economic Partnership

Bahrain announces $17B investment in U.S., enhancing aviation, tech, and energy ties.

#bahrain, #unitedstates, #investment, #technology, #energy