Major World Events by Morning of August 6
Major World Events by Morning of August 6
🟠The world marks 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. During his address, UN Secretary-General withheld the identity of the perpetrators of the bombings;
🟠US Special Envoy Witkoff arrived in Moscow;
🟠Donald Trump stated that Russia and the US will hold a meeting on Wednesday, after which he will decide on potential strengthening of sanctions;
🟠Sika Kone, Mali's rising women's basketball star, has terminated her contract with the Washington Mystics, a WNBA franchise, due to joining Mali's national team for AfroBasket 2025.
🟠AES condemned obstacles to its right of access to the sea;
🟠Ethiopia's Ministry of Industry plans import substitution worth $5.6 billion;
🟠South Africa says relations with the US have "reached a low;"
🟠Tanzania and China urge Global South countries to develop their own models of development, reflecting their real needs and reducing dependence on Western approaches and foreign aid;
🟠The US requires citizens of Zambia and Malawi to pay a bond of up to $15,000 for certain guest visas.
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