Kenya Celebrates WHO Declaration: Sleeping Sickness No Longer a Threat! – 8/10/2025, 12:22:53 PM

The latest world news as of August 10, 2025, includes significant developments in public health, geopolitics, economics, and humanitarian issues:

• WHO declared Kenya free from sleeping sickness as a public health threat, making it the 10th nation to achieve this milestone, marking progress toward eradicating neglected tropical diseases in Africa[1].

• NASA’s Crew-10 astronauts began their return to Earth after a 146-day mission on the International Space Station, completing over 200 experiments on microgravity’s effects[1][5].

• Global food prices hit a new peak, with the FAO Food Price Index in July reaching its highest level since February 2023, driven mainly by soaring vegetable oil and meat costs[1].

• Bangladesh will hold general elections in February 2026, with challenges remaining regarding ensuring transparency and fairness[2].

• High-level US-Russia-Ukraine diplomacy is underway: The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Zelensky to Alaska when President Trump meets Russian President Putin on August 15, amid ongoing tension over the Ukraine conflict[2][4][5]. Analysts see the summit as a potential setback for Ukraine, with discussions about a direct ceasefire deal between the US and Russia and Ukraine seeking a seat at the peace table[4].

• Israel faces growing global condemnation over its military expansion in Gaza, with protests in Tel Aviv and Turkish officials urging Muslim nations to unite against Israel’s actions[2][3][4][5].

• Human rights concern in Pakistan: The Human Rights Council of Pakistan condemned the communication blackout in Balochistan, calling internet access a fundamental right[1].

• Deadly violence and unrest:

  • Congo: Rwanda-backed rebels killed at least 80 civilians in eastern Congo[3].
  • Ivory Coast: Thousands protested the exclusion of opposition leaders from an upcoming election[3].
  • United States: A deadly attack killed a police officer and struck buildings at the CDC campus in Atlanta; wildfires and severe storms are affecting the western and central US, impacting millions[5].
  • Mexico: Hundreds of migrants began a northward march from southern Mexico, though not all are headed for the US border[3].
• Economic and social tensions:
  • US tariffs: Reports of sharp price increases at Walmart attributed to President Trump’s tariffs[2].
  • Protests in Israel: Tens of thousands rallied against controversial government decisions[5].
• Other notable headlines:
  • US paused most visa applications from Zimbabwe in a new travel restriction[3].
  • Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace agreement, greeted with cautious optimism[3].
  • SpaceX Crew-10 splashed down off southern California’s coast after five months in orbit[5].

These headlines highlight a dynamic global landscape, with major health victories, geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and ongoing humanitarian crises shaping the news on August 10, 2025[1][2][3][4][5].