Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - August 20, 2025

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

🚨 Jair Bolsonaro reportedly had a draft asylum request to Argentina, revealed during probes into efforts to overturn Brazil's 2022 election.
⚖️ Texas lawmakers approve a new congressional map critics say favors Republicans and may prompt legal challenges.
🏛️ Corruption investigations expand around allies of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as associates prepare to surrender.
🏗️ Israel approves large settlement plans near Jerusalem, a setback for hopes of a two-state solution.
⚔️ Israel says the first stages of an assault on Gaza City have begun, raising humanitarian concerns.
💥 A weaponized drone explosion at a police base in Port-au-Prince kills two SWAT officers and injures six others.

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