The world continued its rapid rotation over the past seven days (August 10-16, 2025), during which various and influential events took place on the international scene. Here are the top 20 news stories, according to their date of occurrence:
1. August 10: Zamalek achieves historic victory in the CAF Champions League title. The Egyptian club Zamalek won the CAF Champions League title for the fourth time in its history after a thrilling victory in the final match on home soil in Cairo.
2. August 10: Hurricane Venice hits the coast of Florida. A Category 3 hurricane battered the eastern coast of the US state of Florida, causing material damage and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
3. August 11: The discovery of a new habitable planet was announced. An international team of astronomers announced the discovery of an exoplanet (Proxima Centauri d) in the habitable zone, raising new hopes.
4. August 11: Global oil prices hit a record high. Brent crude exceeded $110 a barrel for the first time in months, due to supply disruptions from the Gulf region.
5. August 12: A new round of Middle East peace talks begins. Direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians resume in Oslo, Norway, under UN auspices.
6. August 12: Egypt launches a new satellite to monitor natural resources. The Egyptian Space Agency successfully launches the MisrSat-3 satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
7. August 13: A medical breakthrough in the treatment of a rare type of cancer. Researchers in Switzerland announce the development of an immunotherapy that has shown impressive results in treating advanced pancreatic cancer in clinical trials.
8. August 13: Massive labor protests in France. Thousands of workers in the French transport and energy sectors went on strike to protest the pension reform bill.
9. August 14: The European Central Bank cuts interest rates. In a surprise move, the European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by 0.25% to counter signs of an economic slowdown.
10. August 14: Saudi Arabia announces a massive tourism project on the Red Sea. The Royal Commission for the Red Sea Project revealed details of a new phase, including the opening of luxury resorts and private islands.
11. August 15: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia. A powerful earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, causing damage to infrastructure but no significant casualties so far.
12. August 15: Spain wins the World Athletics Championships. The Spanish national team won multiple gold medals on the final day of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, securing the top spot.
13. August 15: A major trade agreement between India and the Gulf states. A free trade agreement was signed between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, aiming to boost trade and investment.
14. August 16: A tropical cyclone is heading towards the Sultanate of Oman. The National Center of Meteorology in Oman warns of a tropical cyclone forming in the Arabian Sea and is expected to reach the Omani coast within 48 hours.
15. August 16: Apple launches the new generation of iPhones (iPhone 17 series). Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 17 series at a global online event.
16. August 16: Sharp decline in the Egyptian Stock Exchange. The Egyptian Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp decline of more than 5% in a single session, affected by a global sell-off in emerging markets.
17. August 16: The UAE announces a major milestone in the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project. The electrical connection of Unit 4 of the Barakah plant to the national grid is complete, bringing the plant to full capacity.
18. August 16: Cargo plane crashes in Central Asia. A cargo plane belonging to an international cargo company crashed while landing in a Central Asian country, with no reports of casualties so far.
19. August 16: Jordan inaugurates the largest solar power plant in the Middle East. Jordan officially inaugurated the "Grand Solar Power Plant" in the Ma'an region, with a production capacity of up to 500 megawatts.
August 16: Iraq's national football team surprises Brazil. The Iraqi national team achieved a surprising 2-1 victory over its Brazilian counterpart in a friendly match held in Doha.
This report provides a quick overview of the momentum of global events over the past week, from important political and economic developments to scientific and sporting achievements and natural events, reflecting the dynamism of our contemporary world.
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