Top Global News Headlines as of August 13, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest breaking news from around the world, based on recent reports.

focused on key stories in politics, international relations, economy, and other major events. News are compiled from diverse sources for balance.

Trump Announces Substantial Tariff Hikes on India: US President Donald Trump stated he will raise tariffs on India “very substantially” within the next 24 hours, citing India’s trade practices and purchases of Russian oil. Russia has accused the US of exerting illegal pressure on India over this issue.

Trump and Putin Set to Meet in Alaska: A summit between US President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled in Alaska, potentially discussing land swaps involving Ukraine. Ukraine and its European allies insist they must be involved in any decisions.

US Deploys Agents in DC for Crime Crackdown: President Trump has sent federal agents to Washington, D.C., to address crime and homelessness, raising concerns among residents about potential overreach.

US Congressman Visits Syria for Aid Worker’s Remains: A US lawmaker made a brief trip to Syria to discuss repatriating the body of an American aid worker killed in the conflict.

Middle East and Conflicts

• Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Journalists: An airstrike in Gaza reportedly killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including correspondent Anas Al Sharif, prompting calls for Israel to uphold international obligations on protecting media.

  UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern over Israel’s reported control of Gaza City.

• Attack on Displacement Camp in Sudan:

• Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces allegedly attacked a camp near el-Fasher, killing 40 people, according to local rights groups.

• Balochistan Militant Attack in Pakistan:

• Nine Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack in Balochistan, leading the US to designate Baloch separatists as a terror group.

• India and South Asia

  • Cloudburst in Uttarkashi Kills at Least Four: A cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district caused flash floods, killing four and leaving several missing.
  • Security Tightened in Jammu & Kashmir Ahead of Independence Day: Night curfew imposed along the international border in Samba district amid potential threats. Pakistan’s army chief issued warnings about water disputes, including the Indus River.
  • Former Governor Satya Pal Malik Passes Away: The 79-year-old ex-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir died; he had also served in other states.
  • INDIA Bloc Protests Voter Roll Changes in Bihar: Opposition MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, demonstrated against the Election Commission’s revisions, demanding a rollback.
  • Decline in Left-Wing Extremism: Violence from LWE has dropped 81% since 2010, per India’s Minister of State for Home Affairs.
  • India Elevates Ties with Philippines: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a strategic partnership, focusing on defense cooperation.

  • Economy and Business

    • Trump Nominates E.J. Antoni for BLS Head: The conservative economist, who suggested suspending monthly jobs reports, has been picked to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    • Ford’s EV Investment: Ford plans billions for a new, cheaper electric truck.
    • Trump’s Immigration Policies Impact Workers: Revocation of work authorizations for immigrants is straining US factories, like a Kraft Heinz plant in Michigan.

    • Other Notable Stories

      • UN Calls for Nuclear Elimination: On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the UN stressed total elimination as the only safeguard against use.
      • Aid for Returning Afghans: UN-Habitat reports millions returning from neighboring countries need support to rebuild lives.
      • Cape Verde Declares Disaster After Floods: Deadly floods on São Vicente island prompt a state of disaster.
      • Mars Meteorite Sells for Record $5M: A 54-pound specimen fetched over $5 million at auction.
      • Crypto Updates from Social Media: Circle announced Arc, a USDC-native Layer 1 blockchain, with testnet launching September-November 2025. XRP traded at around $3.29, up 4.1%. Vanguard invested in Vivek Ramaswamy’s Bitcoin firm but still avoids Bitcoin ETFs.

      Sports Highlights

      • India’s Cricket Updates: Discussions on Rishabh Pant’s potential Asia Cup 2025 participation; Harmanpreet Kaur’s team aims to end ICC title drought.
      • India’s 2036 Olympic Bid Under Review: The bid is being evaluated amid sports reforms.

      This is a snapshot; events can evolve rapidly. For deeper dives, check sources like NPR, ABC News, The Hindu, or X for real-time updates.