Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - August 17, 2025

Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe.

🚨 Israel’s president demands the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza, amid nationwide protests and strikes.
🌀 Hurricane Erin expands as it barrels toward the Caribbean, prompting widespread preparations and warnings.
🌊 Catastrophic flash floods devastate Buner, Pakistan after a rare cloudburst kills hundreds and isolates communities.
🤝 Former President Trump shifts his stance on a Ukraine cease‑fire, drawing mixed reactions on diplomacy and leverage.
🏛️ European leaders join Zelensky at the White House to coordinate aid, security guarantees, and reconstruction planning.
🔭 The James Webb Telescope reveals Earendel may be a tiny star cluster rather than a single distant star.

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