Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-25

DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote

Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a political battle over DR Congo’s 2028 succession and rules for the next election.

aljazeera.com

Situational Awareness, star AI hedge fund that nearly imploded, now being probed by the SEC

The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."

techcrunch.com

Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests

Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.

aljazeera.com

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism

The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

co.uk

Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners

US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.

aljazeera.com