WORLD AGENDA
AUGUST 2025

Aug 1, U.S.: President Donald Trump to impose severe tariffs on imports from many global trading partners unless they cut retaliatory taxes. This policy covers a range of goods from pharmaceuticals to copper and technology components

Late Aug, Iran: The U.S. and its allies set a deadline for Tehran to agree a comprehensive nuclear deal or risk renewed UN sanctions

Aug 14, Japan: The Allies mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day when Japan surrendered after the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 17, Bolivia: Voters elect President, Vice President and members of the legislative chambers. Infighting within the ruling Movement for Socialism (MAS) party has overshadowed the vote

Aug 3-4, West Philippine Sea: India and Philippines conduct their first-ever bilateral naval exercise near the Scarborough Shoal, a maritime flashpoint contested by Manila and Beijing

Aug 27, Italy: The Venice International Film Festival opens with German filmmaker Werner Herzog and American actress Kim Novak receiving Lifetime Achievement awards

Aug 31, U.S.: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas is set for its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, and will be the world’s largest cruise ship, alongside its sister vessel, Icon of the Seas

Aug 22, England: Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off with current holders New Zealand bidding for a 6th title

Sources: NewsAhead, Emma Luck
Pictures: Newscom, Getty Images, Royal Caribbean
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