1. Asteroid 2025 QH16 Makes Safe Flyby of Earth
A 13 meter asteroid named 2025 QH16 passed by Earth safety on 2 September at over 18500 mph and a distance of about 2.8 million miles. Though flying close experts canfirm it's not dangerous underscoring the importance of ongoing planetary defense. Scientists stress that even relatively small asteroids can cause catastrophic regional damage if they hit Earth. NASA has intensified efforts to catalog such near Earth objects, but thousands remain undetected. Space agencies worldwide are cooperating to build new monitoring systems. Astronomers aslo urge investment in potential deflection technologies to ensure global safety in the future.
Source : Times of India vs Reuters
2. China's Largest ever military parade in Beijing on 3 September to mark WWII's 80th anniversary. Leaders like Putin and Kim Jong Un participated in the massive event featuring advanced missile and drone displays, signaling an assertive multipolar stance. The parade aslo served as a show of force amid growing tensions with the US over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Analysts say Beijing used the occasion to reassure domestic audiences about its military dominance. State media highlighted China's progress in hypersonic weapons and Al-driven warfare systems. Critics in the West warn such displays increase regional instability.
Source :Reuters
3. Landslide in Darfur Kills 1000+ Seeking Refuge
Over 1000 people were reportedly killed when a landslide struck a Darfur village in the Marra Mountains, where displaced civilians had taken shelter from ongoing conflict. Humanitarian access remains severely limited in the region. Heavy seasonal rains triggered the landslide, worsening already dire conditions for those fleeing violence. Survivors report entire families buried under collapsed homes. Relief agencies struggle to provide assistance due to blocked roads and militia activity. The UN has called for urgent international aid, warning that thousands more remain at risk in fragile mountain settlements.
Source :Havana Times
4. Earthquake Death Toll in Afghanistan Tops 1400
A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan's border region resulted in more than 1400 deaths with thousands injured. Aftershocks and harsh terrain continue to hinder rescue operations, while aid resources remain limited. Local hospitals are overwhelmed, with medics treating patients in makeshift tents. Villages near the epicentre have been reduced to rubble, leaving survivors without shelter. Aid convoys face difficulties reaching the area due to poor infrastructure and ongoing security concerns. The Taliban has appealed for international assistance, but many donors remain cautious amid political tensions.
Source :Havana Times
5. Gaza Children Face Third Year Without Education Amid Crisis
More than 660,000 children in Gaza have now missed a third consecutive year of schooling, as famine and Israeli bombardments deepen the humanitarian crisis. Aid agencies warn of a "lost generation" with devastating long term impacts.
Parents say children spend their days searching for food instead of learning, with malnutrition affecting concentration and mental health. Teachers unions report widespread destruction of schools and many classrooms now serve as shelters. The psychological trauma is expected to stunt development for years. UNICEF has appealed for safe corridors to deliver educational materials and food.
Source :Havana Times
6. Genocide Scholars Declare Gaza Actions as Genocide
The International Association of Genocide Scholars officially resolutioned that Israel's actions in Gaza legally constitute genocide, recommending an immediate halt to arms transfers and international accountability. The group cited systematic targeting of civilians, infrastructure and blockade induced famine as evidence. The declaration intensifies pressure on Western governments supplying weapons to Israel. Human rights organizations hailed the statement, but Israel dismissed it as biased. Legal experts suggest this may pave the way for prosecutions in the International Criminal Court, though enforcement remains uncertain.
Source :Havana Times
7. Global Sumud Flotilla Departs for Gaza
Dozens of aid ships, including activists like Greta Thunberg, departed from Barcelona on a flotilla bound for Gaza in a high profile challenge to Israel's blockade. The effort hopes to deliver humanitarian supplies and trigger international pressure.
The flotilla includes medical aid, food and educational materials. Organizers say the expect Israeli naval interception but remain committed to on-violent resistance. International observers view the mission as symbolic but significant, drawing attention to Gaza's worsening humanitarian crisis. Israel has warned it will not allow unauthorized vessels to breach the blockage, setting the stage for confrontation at sea.
Source :Havana Times
8. U. S. Court Rules Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful
A federal appeals court ruled that most of the tariffs imposed by President Trump lacked legal authority, ruling them as overstepping Congressional power. The administration has vowed to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court. The judgment could impact billions of dollars in tread flows between the US, India and China. Economists say removing tariffs may lower consumer prices but weaken Trump’s "America First" strategy. Business groups welcomed the decision, while labor unions expressed concern over job competition. The case has become a political flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Source :Democracy Now!
9. Plane Carrying EU Chief Jammed Mid-flight, Blames Russia
A GPS jamming attack allegedly targeted the plane carrying EU chief Ursula von der Leyen near Bulgaria, forcing pilots to rely on paper maps to land. The European Commission blamed Russia
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