Top 10 International News Headlines - August 4,2025
1. U. S. Envoy WitKoff Heads to Moscow Amid Ceasefire Push
President Trump special envoy Steve WitKoff is scheduled to visit Moscow this week in a high stakes diplomatic bid to secure a ceasefire agreement from Russia by August 8. Trump has warned of secondary sanctions if no deal materializes. The Kremlin described the visit as "important and very useful", indicating openness to dialogue despite ongoing tensions over Ukraine. This marks one of the most assertive US engagement efforts in months to avert future escalation.
Source :Reuters
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2. Global Markets Rally as Fed Rate Cut Bets Strengthen
Global equity markets rallied sharply on August 4 after a soft US jobs report fueled expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts in September _a likelihood now priced above 85%. Asian Stocks lifted, Treasury yields sank, and the US dollar weakened. Despite inflation concerns and data credibility doubts, investor sentiment turned positive as anticipation of cheaper borrowing costs overshadowed trade and fiscal uncertainties.
Source :Reuters
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3. OPCE+ Approves 547000 bpd Oil Protection Hike
OPEC+ agreed to boost protection by 547000 barrels per day from September part of efforts to reclaim global market share. Oil prices held steady around $68-70/barrel, subdued by weak Asian demand. Analysts caution that supply increases could exert downward pressure on prices if demand doesn't respond. India continues purchasing Russian oil despite US pressure.
Source :Reuters
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4. Kremlin Urges Caution After Trump Nuclear Submarine Order
Following Reports that Trump ordered US nuclear capable submarines to strategic zones near Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov urged resident and downplayed the rhetoric. Analysts note this as a carefully calibrated response intended to avoid further escalation, even as both sides send mixed signals about deterrence and diplomacy.
Source :Reuters
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5. Dormant Volcano in Kamchatka Erupts After 600 Years
Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted on August 3 for the first time in roughly six centuries. Ash plumes soared to nearly 6000 metres, prompting temporary tsunami warnings on the Kamchatka Peninsula later rescinded. Scientists believe the eruption is geologically linked to the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Kuril Islands.
Source :Reuters
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6. 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kuril Islands
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Russia's Kuril Islands on August 3. Authorities issued, than retracted a, tsunami warning. No major casualties were reported, but the quake followed larger seismic events in the region, raising concerns over geological volatility and public preparedness.
Source :Reuters
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7. At Least 54 Migrants Die as Boat Sinks Off Yemen
Tragedy struck off Yemen's Abyan Province where a migrant boat carrying around 150 people capsized in bad weather, claiming the lives of 54 individuals, primarily Ethiopian migrants. Dozens remain missing. Only nine survivors have been rescued. The incident highlights the perils of maritime migration through the Gulf of Allah.
Source :Reuters
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8. Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Sudan's Darfur Region
Darfur is facing a severe cholera outbreak amid conflict and displacement. According to UNICEF, over 2100 cases and at least 80 deaths have been recorded by late July. In Taiwan, refugees suffer from malnutrition, poor sanitation, and limited aid access. Aid agencies warn that the crisis may spread further without urgent access and funding.
Source :TRT Global
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9. Tens of Thousands Displaced by Insurgent Violence in Mozambique
Violence in northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province displayed over 42000 people in July along, according to UN estimates. Many are children, aid deliveries have reached just 19% of the funding target, leaving many communities without shelter, food or medicine care aimd ongoing Islamist insurgency and logistical challenges.
Source :Reuters
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10. North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile System
On August 4, North Korea confirmed the successful test of its newly developed Hypersonic missile, claiming it can evade existing missile defense systems and hit targets within minutes. The test triggered emergency meeting in Seoul, Tokyo and Washington. Analysts say this marks a significant upgrade in Pyongyang's weapons technology, increasing regional tensions and challenging ongoing denuclearization talks.
Source :Al Jazeera
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SUMMARY
Today's global news covers urgent diplomatic efforts, economic optimism, and humanitarian disasters. From US Russia ceasefire talks and market rallies to deadly migration, earthquakes, and disease outbreaks, the world faces rising tensions, instability and calls for urgent international cooperation.
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