What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Aug. 15: Trump praises Kim Jong Un, the U.S. and Iran miss a deadline, and the U.K. shrugs off Russian threats.
Donald Trump, one of the most consequential U.S. presidents, expressed displeasure over U.S.-South Korea military drills to begin this week. In a social media post, he described North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un harshly. The U.S. and Iran missed their 60-day deadline to reach a deal on Monday. The White House is now adjusting its war aims, with Vice President J.D.
Vance proposing to lower oil and gas prices for U.S. consumers. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom vowed to continue aiding Ukraine in its war against Russia, following a Russian Embassy threat for supplying Kyiv with drones. Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan to a high-security facility, amid health concerns.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Latin American countries to demonstrate autonomy during a meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. Zambia's new leader welcomed UN human rights chief concerns about press freedoms and economic plans. The Trump administration plans to send $206 million to Gaza, though a stabilization force is yet to be established.
Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to financial charges. Lithuania hosted a corgi race, with a dog from Iceland participating for the loudest bark award. Colombian superstar Shakira pledged to rebuild 10 schools and a university damaged by a recent earthquake.
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