{"id":774,"date":"2025-08-12T21:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T21:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/?p=774"},"modified":"2025-08-12T21:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T21:15:50","slug":"world-news-for-august-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinconkers.com\/blog\/world-news-for-august-12-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World News for August 12, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 89, Including Journalists<\/h2>\n

    Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in at least 89 deaths over the past day, with 31 killed while seeking food and five in a tent in al-Mawasi, a designated “safe zone.” Among the casualties were six journalists, including Al Jazeera\u2019s Anas al-Sharif, killed in a targeted strike near Al-Shifa Hospital. The attacks have drawn global condemnation, with the UN and press freedom groups calling for investigations. Israel\u2019s ongoing blockade has also led to five additional deaths from famine, including two children, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.<\/p>\n

    Source: Democracy Now!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Norway Divests from Israeli Companies Over Gaza Crisis<\/h2>\n

    Norway\u2019s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund announced divestment from 11 Israeli companies due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The decision followed revelations that the fund held shares in Bet Shemesh Engines Limited, which supplies fighter jet parts to Israel\u2019s military. This move reflects growing international pressure on Israel amid ongoing conflict and starvation in Gaza, signaling a shift in global financial stances on the region.<\/p>\n

    Source: Democracy Now!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Trump Deploys National Guard, Federalizes D.C. Police<\/h2>\n

    President Trump has deployed 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and federalized the city\u2019s police force for 30 days, citing \u201cout of control\u201d crime, despite data showing violent crime at a 30-year low. The move, which includes plans to clear homeless encampments, has sparked protests and concerns over legality, with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser calling it \u201cunsettling and unprecedented.\u201d Critics argue it\u2019s an overreach of federal power.<\/p>\n

    Source: Democracy Now!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    US-China Tariff Truce Extended by 90 Days<\/h2>\n

    The United States and China have extended a tariff truce by 90 days, delaying additional tariffs on goods like electronics and clothing until November 10. This decision aims to ease inflationary pressures and stabilize holiday season supply chains. However, if negotiations fail, tariffs could be reinstated, potentially impacting consumer prices and global trade dynamics.<\/p>\n

    Source: ThePrint<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Russian Strikes Kill Six in Ukraine, Including Bus Station Attack<\/h2>\n

    Russian forces killed at least six people and injured 20 in Ukraine, with a glide bomb striking a bus station in Zaporizhzhia. The attacks, which also hit Donetsk and Kherson, are part of escalating reciprocal strikes. Ukraine conducted drone attacks on Russian defense facilities, including an oil refinery, amid heightened tensions before a US-Russia summit.<\/p>\n

    Source: News18<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Sudan\u2019s RSF Kills 40 in North Darfur Camp Attack<\/h2>\n

    The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan killed 40 civilians in an attack on the Abu Shouk displacement camp near El Fasher, North Darfur. The assault targeted homes in a region already grappling with famine and conflict. The RSF\u2019s siege on El Fasher, a humanitarian hub, worsens the world\u2019s largest humanitarian crisis, as described by the UN.<\/p>\n

    Source: News18<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Dengue Outbreaks Surge in Pacific Islands<\/h2>\n

    Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, are facing a surge in dengue fever cases, with 16,502 infections and 17 deaths in 2025. The WHO attributes the outbreak to climate change, which fosters mosquito breeding. The crisis threatens public health systems and tourism-dependent economies, prompting emergency declarations in affected countries.<\/p>\n

    Source: News18<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Canada\u2019s 2025 Wildfire Season Becomes Second-Worst on Record<\/h2>\n

    Canada\u2019s 2025 wildfire season is the second-most destructive in its history, with over 470 fires classified as \u201cout of control.\u201d Climate change has intensified the blazes, leading to evacuations, economic disruptions in forestry and tourism, and poor air quality affecting the US. International firefighting support has been deployed to combat the crisis.<\/p>\n

    Source: News18<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    South Korea\u2019s Military Shrinks Amid Demographic Crisis<\/h2>\n

    South Korea\u2019s military has reduced by 20% over six years due to the country\u2019s low birthrate and demographic crisis. A shortfall of 50,000 troops threatens defense readiness against North Korea. The government is investing in AI and robotics to offset personnel shortages, raising concerns about national security and military strategy.<\/p>\n

    Source: News18<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    Iraq Faces Nationwide Blackout Amid Heatwave<\/h2>\n

    Iraq experienced a nationwide power outage due to a heatwave with temperatures nearing 50\u00b0C, overwhelming the country\u2019s fragile power grid during a major Shiite pilgrimage. The blackout highlights Iraq\u2019s chronic electricity crisis, forcing reliance on costly private generators and disrupting daily life and economic activity.<\/p>\n

    Source: News18<\/a><\/p>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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