🌍 Global Weekly Brief – August 3, 2025 🌍
Key Crises, Clashes & Cautions Across Africa and Asia-Pacific
Conflict Zones Intensify
Sudan: Army seizes RSF vehicles with heavy weaponry in al-Abyad; Cholera outbreak kills 3 in North Darfur’s Masal IDP camp.
Mali: ISIS & JNIM claim control over multiple military posts; Malian and Russian troops forced to retreat.
DR Congo: Allied Democratic Forces attack kills 3 in Ituri; President Tshisekedi suspends mass activities in Irumu.
Cameroon: Pro-Kamto supporters arrested; constitutional hearing set for Aug 4 over election candidacy.
Gaza: IDF strikes kill 119, injure 866 in 24 hours; new casualties reported in Khan Younis & Shejaiya.
West Bank: Ongoing IDF raids in Hebron, Rujeib, Umm Safa, Jenin; multiple civilian deaths, mosque guards arrested.
Syria (Suwayda): Armed Druze factions, interim security forces, and militias clash—violating ceasefire; dozens dead/injured.
India: 6 quarry workers dead, 10 seriously injured in Andhra Pradesh landslide.
Security & Political Instability
Nigeria: Over 50 kidnapped in Zamfara; cocaine and tramadol found in vehicle mirrors en route to Gabon.
Somalia: Ministers prepare no-confidence vote against PM Barre.
Lebanon: PM Salam reasserts state monopoly on arms, denounces impunity.
Syria: Humanitarian corridor shut down in Bosra al-Sham amid ceasefire breach.
Cambodia–Thailand: Border on edge; Cambodia warns of Thai military buildup—denied by Thai Army.
Disaster Alerts
Japan: 62 hospitalized in Tokyo heatwave; flood alerts in Hokkaido.
South Korea: Evacuations in Muan-gun & Sancheong due to flooding.
Australia: Evacuation warnings near New England Highway due to fire risk.
China: 5 tourists drown during mountain visit in Guangdong.
Development & Diplomacy
Iraq: PM al-Sudani launches service projects, meets with new Baghdad Governor.
Egypt: Foreign Minister reaffirms unwavering support for Palestinians.
UAE: Announces new National Anti-Narcotics Authority via decree.
Kenya: Govt revives major stalled infrastructure projects.
OPEC+: Agrees to boost oil output by 548K bpd starting September.
Bahrain: Leadership meets on national security & labor competitiveness.
Spotlight Stories
Guinea: Residents hike 1km for cell service in Komourouninfe.
Morocco: 6 hospitalized, restaurant shut after food poisoning in Nador.
Uganda: Former MP Rhoda Kalema passes at 96.
Georgia: PM supports reelection of Tbilisi’s mayor.
Today’s picture is one of mounting tensions, worsening climate threats, and determined development amidst crisis.
In an increasingly unstable and fast-moving world, PowerMentor Global Watch offers a weekly snapshot of major global developments—highlighting key events related to conflict, political shifts, disasters, and public health. This curated brief provides a clear and concise overview to help leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens stay informed, spot emerging patterns, and understand the broader implications of rapidly unfolding events around the globe.
