Key Events of the Past Week (August 10 — 16)

🇻🇪 The Venezuelan government and part of the opposition agreed to reform the judicial system and replace the judges of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice. The agreement was reached following several days of talks between the two sides.

🇦🇫 Afghan authorities called on the United States to reopen its embassy in Kabul and restore diplomatic ties with Afghanistan. The Taliban also urged Washington to expand economic cooperation with the country.

🇿🇲 The Electoral Commission of Zambia temporarily suspended the counting and announcement of election results following violence against election officials and the theft of ballot papers. The first results were expected later on Friday.

🇮🇱🇵🇸 A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for talks on advancing the Gaza ceasefire. The discussions focused on the implementation of the ceasefire and further steps toward ending the conflict.