Global Developments: Ukraine, Middle East, Trade Relations, and Key Diplomatic Shifts
August 29, 2025
The past 24 hours have seen significant global developments, including renewed Russian strikes on Kyiv, escalating tensions in the Israel-Gaza conflict, and shifts in international trade and diplomatic relations. US President Donald Trump expressed unhappiness but no surprise over the Kyiv attacks, while Pope Leo XIV condemned Israeli actions in Gaza amidst global protests. India is navigating new US tariffs by expanding trade partnerships and is projected to become the world's second-largest economy by 2038. Diplomatic ties between Canada and India have been fully restored with the appointment of new envoys. Domestically, the US is grappling with a tragic church shooting in Minneapolis, and Argentina's President faced public backlash over a corruption scandal. The United Nations has also launched new initiatives for AI governance.