French President Emmanuel Macron, on August 18, 2025, urged stronger sanctions against Russia if diplomatic efforts to curb its actions in Ukraine falter. Macron emphasized that Russia’s invasion, costing 500,000
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on August 18, 2025, ordered the mobilization of 2 million civilian militia members in response to perceived US threats following tightened sanctions. Speaking in Caracas, Maduro
The United States, on August 18, 2025, tightened visa requirements for Nigerian applicants, mandating disclosure of all social media usernames used in the past five years as part of the
US President Donald Trump, on August 6, 2025, called for a new US census to reshape congressional redistricting, intensifying political battles ahead of the 2030 cycle. Trump argued the 2020
The UK government, on August 6, 2025, announced plans to ban high-risk cosmetic procedures, including Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), to curb a 20% rise in botched surgeries. Health Secretary Wes
US President Donald Trump, on August 5, 2025, hinted at a “very soon” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address escalating global conflicts, including Ukraine and Middle East tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on August 5, 2025, declared that completely defeating Hamas is essential to secure the release of 120 hostages held in Gaza since the October 7,
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, announced on August 3, 2025, plans to shut down seven million accounts linked to scammers, targeting fraudsters exploiting Nigeria’s 140 million WhatsApp users. The
A Brazilian federal judge on August 4, 2025, ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest for 90 days, pending an investigation into his alleged role in a
Saudi Arabia executed 17 individuals over three days from July 31 to August 02, 2025, marking a significant spike in capital punishment, according to official announcements and human rights monitors.
