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Justice Department says it needs weeks to review newly discovered million-plus Epstein documents, missing a congressionally mandated deadline. Lawmakers demand inspector general audit, accuse DOJ and Trump administration of cover-up, while officials promise transparency and victim protections amid mounting scrutiny

A federal appeals court paused the release of hundreds of immigrants detained in the Chicago-area crackdown, ruling a judge exceeded his authority, while upholding an extension of the consent decree limiting warrantless ICE arrests. Attorneys say many detainees face deportation without understanding their options

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defended his governance in a heated Knesset debate, rejecting claims of Israel’s declining global standing. He highlighted strong ties with leaders including Narendra Modi, Trump, Merz, and Putin, despite criticism over the Gaza war, antisemitism, and internal political divisions.

Donald Trump criticised President Zelenskyy for not yet reading a US peace proposal on the Russia-Ukraine war, even as both sides held talks in Florida. Russia signalled openness to the US strategy, while fresh Russian strikes killed civilians across Ukraine 

President Trump confirmed plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite internal concerns about technology leakage to China and implications for Israel’s military edge. The announcement coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit and Trump’s push for Saudi-Israel normalization

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “scared” of former US President Donald Trump and “remote-controlled” by industrialists Ambani and Adani. He also claimed Modi halted Operation Sindoor after Trump’s call and favours corporates over citizen

South Korea hosts the APEC summit amid global trade tensions driven by U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies. The meeting is expected to be overshadowed by Trump–Xi talks, as Seoul seeks to balance ties while promoting free trade, AI cooperation and economic stability

US President Donald Trump warned India of “massive tariffs” if it continues buying Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi assured him of a halt in purchases. India denies such a commitment, citing energy diversification and market conditions.

President Trump has threatened a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese imports from November 1 in response to Beijing’s new rare earth export restrictions. The move heightens US-China trade tensions, risks global market disruption, and underscores the fragile state of economic diplomacy

A new US peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by President Trump and accepted by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposes Israeli withdrawal, hostage-prisoner swaps, and an international force. Hamas is reviewing it. Critics say the plan may serve political aims more than peace

President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth will address top US military officials at a sudden, large-scale meeting in Virginia, sparking speculation over its purpose amid looming government shutdown threats and shifting defense strategies under the Trump administration

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. on a potential Gaza ceasefire plan ahead of a meeting with President Trump. The proposed deal includes a 48-hour hostage release and gradual Israeli withdrawal, amid rising global pressure and soaring Palestinian casualties

The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to uphold President Trump’s removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking a legal battle over Fed independence as Cook challenges the decision.

Donald Trump condemned the brutal beheading of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah in Texas by Cuban immigrant Martinez, blaming the Biden administration, and vowed first-degree murder charges while DHS initiated removal proceedings.

US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on the EU after Google was fined $3.47 billion for anti-competitive practices, calling the penalty unfair and promising a Section 301 investigation.

Ex-Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro accused India of being an “oil money laundromat for the Kremlin,” citing Russian oil imports and high tariffs, as Democrats criticised Trump for singling out India over China.

Trump and Putin hold breakthrough Ukraine talks in Alaska, details remain unclear.

A Ukrainian drone hit a residential building in Kursk’s Railway District, killing one woman and injuring 10 others. Russian authorities warned the strikes aim to create a negative media backdrop ahead of the Trump-Putin summit on August 15.

US President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine, ceasefire prospects, and potential territorial swaps. The summit sidelines Ukraine, raising European concerns, while analysts warn of risks and uncertainty over Putin’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.

Kyiv: The threats, pressure, and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavourable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to […]