Reuters World News Afghanistan quake, China summit, Gaza, Houthis and Indonesia
Sep 1, 2025
A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan has led to a tragic loss of life, igniting urgent relief efforts. Tensions mount as Xi Jinping and Putin discuss reshaping a world order amid geopolitical shifts. Greta Thunberg is seen making waves, joining a flotilla headed to Gaza with much-needed aid. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels escalate conflict by attacking UN premises in Yemen. Indonesia faces rising political unrest, with protests erupting over a controversial government decision.
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Afghanistan Faces Major Quake Crisis
- A magnitude 6 earthquake in northeast Afghanistan killed hundreds and injured over 1,500 according to the Taliban-run Interior Ministry.
- Helicopters are ferrying the wounded amid a major humanitarian emergency.
China Positions Itself As Global Challenger
- Xi Jinping opened a Tianjin summit framing Beijing as a challenger to U.S. dominance and met with India’s Narendra Modi.
- Russia's Vladimir Putin attended and North Korea's Kim Jong-un was expected to arrive, signalling a geopolitical realignment push.
Shifting Plans For West Bank And Gaza
- Israel is considering annexing parts of the occupied West Bank, a move critics warn could end a two-state solution.
- A Washington Post-cited U.S. proposal would place Gaza under U.S. control and relocate its population as part of a post-war plan.