NRTC WEEKLY: Top 5 stories from around the world you may have missed

It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this week’s edition, we are focusing on five trending stories across the globe due to a fast-paced world where headlines change by the hour.

While it’s easy to miss some of the biggest global developments, our roundup, as usual, will cut across the top five beats in our media organisation, NRTC [your one-stop hub for rich and reliable content covering entertainment, sports, politics, metro, and leading stories].

Why not scroll down and treat yourself?

Politics: Trump and Putin to hold summit talks on Ukraine war

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that in a major political development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on 15 August to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Trump’s administration sought to resolve the conflict, and the planned summit drew international attention, particularly after Trump hinted at a possible “swapping of territories” as part of a peace deal.

Metro: UAE integrated Etihad Rail project with public transport plans

The United Arab Emirates made a major leap in urban development by announcing that its national railway, Etihad Rail, would be fully integrated with existing public transport systems.

NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the project, scheduled to launch passenger services in 2026, aimed to connect 11 cities under a single, unified ticketing system.

Authorities designed the initiative to ease traffic congestion, encourage sustainable travel, and link major cities and ports nationwide.

Business: Global markets reacted to new US tariffs

NRTC WEEKLY learnt that global business reports became dominated by the impact of new U.S. tariffs.

The United States imposed duties of 10% or higher on goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union.

The move sparked widespread concern, with Canada reporting job losses and major corporations such as Toyota bracing for significant financial losses.

The tariffs also drove gold prices to a new record high.

Sports: Manchester United unveiled new training hub

Manchester United made headlines after unveiling a £50 million training facility, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.

The club’s leadership declared that the investment left “no excuses” for the team to fall short in the upcoming season.

In basketball, Golden State Warriors veteran Stephen Curry voiced his determination for another campaign, insisting the team remained “championship-relevant.”

Leading Stories: Global outcry over Israel’s Gaza City occupation plan

Israel’s plan to seize control of Gaza City provoked strong international condemnation.

World leaders denounced the move, with Germany halting military equipment exports to Israel that could be deployed in Gaza.

Palestinians responded defiantly, vowing to remain in their homes despite the threat of further displacement. The escalating tensions underscored the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.

That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY. Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!