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Volume 1 • Issue No. 221 • Updated Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 04:11 AM UTC

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign peace agreement at White House summit

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House, aiming to end decades of conflict.

Sources: AP News


Trump plans to meet Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine war

President Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Israel approves plan to take over Gaza City

Israel's decision to take over Gaza City has sparked international concern and defiance from Palestinians.

Sources: AP News


IRS Commissioner Billy Long replaced after less than two months

The Trump administration replaced IRS Commissioner Billy Long, marking the latest in a series of management shakeups at the agency.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97

Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, best known for commanding the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, has passed away.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza

Germany has stopped military exports to Israel intended for use in Gaza amid international outcry over the conflict.

Sources: AP News


US Islamic leaders urge action to end Gaza conflict

Over 90 Muslim scholars and leaders in the US have called on Muslim-majority countries to take immediate action to end the Gaza conflict.

Sources: NPR


China battles chikungunya virus outbreak

Health officials in China are combating an outbreak of the chikungunya virus, with thousands affected by fever and joint pain.

Sources: NPR


Legal experts criticize ICE arrests in criminal courts

Arrests by ICE in criminal courts are causing delays in justice and fear among immigrants, according to legal experts.

Sources: NPR


President Trump increases federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C.

President Trump has directed federal law enforcement agencies to increase their presence in Washington, D.C., citing concerns over violent crime.

Sources: NPR