Armed conflicts and attacks

Israeli forces launch a massive aerial bombardment of Gaza City amid reports that the Israeli Army is about to enter the city imminently. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyj0dd0qj9o

Armed conflicts and attacks

Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir approves the military occupation of the entire Gaza Strip. (The Jerusalem Post)

• https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/2025-08-13/live-updates-864070

International relations

Australia and Vanuatu agree on a A$500 million (US$327 million) agreement to be implemented over the next decade, providing funding for economic development, security cooperation, labour mobility, and climate resilience. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/china/australia-vanuatu-agree-325-million-security-economic-pact-amid-china-2025-08-13/

Law and crime

The Federal Court of Malaysia rules that an addendum order allegedly allowing former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his 1MDB-related prison sentence under house arrest exists but refers the matter to the High Court to determine its validity. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysias-top-court-allows-jailed-ex-pm-najib-pursue-legal-bid-house-arrest-2025-08-13/