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Israel has warned Hamas of intensified targeted strikes if the launch of incendiary balloons, kites, and drones from Gaza continues. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, after a high-level security assessment, stressed that Israel will not revert to pre-October 7 conditions and vowed to protect its citizens.

With the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026 taking effect, along with amendments to the National Command Authority Act, 2010, Pakistan is now virtually moving towards military dictatorship

Egyptian and Iranian foreign ministers discussed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and restore stability. Their talks came amid renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran also receiving messages from neighbouring countries on regional security arrangements.

Scientists found that thunder-generated seismic waves, called “thunderquakes,” can help map Earth’s subsurface using existing fiber-optic cables. The technique could detect groundwater, sinkholes, fractures and contamination without drilling, offering a cost-effective method for monitoring geological hazards and infrastructure

Israel has warned the United States that Turkey may deploy radar and air-defence assets at a Syrian airbase, potentially altering the regional balance of power. The warning follows Israeli strikes on Abu al-Duhur amid rising tensions between Turkey and Israel.

US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports have intensified the trade war, affecting USD 20 billion in goods. Canada plans dollar-for-dollar retaliation from September 8, while experts warn the escalating dispute could raise costs for businesses and consumers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted scientists and citizens on National Space Day, praising India’s achievements in space technology, research and innovation. He highlighted the sector’s role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat globally

Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that countries joining US economic pressure against Tehran would be treated as enemies and face attacks on their interests. He also threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington meets commitments

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $20 billion of US goods from September 8 after trade talks collapsed. He criticised Washington’s last-minute demands, warned about CUSMA’s future and said Canada’s economy is becoming stronger and less dependent on America

  France will accelerate missile and equipment deliveries to Ukraine and support missile production, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Emmanuel Macron pledged stronger air defence assistance, including interceptor missiles, following Russian drone strikes on Kryvyi Rih that killed 16 people and injured 130 

 US lawmakers warn that 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods will raise prices, disrupt supply chains and hurt businesses. Canada plans matching retaliation after trade talks collapsed, intensifying tensions and renewing calls for Congress to regain authority over presidential tariff decisions 

Armed assailants attacked multiple villages in Nigeria’s north-central Niger state, kidnapping worshippers from a mosque in Kpenya village and abducting dozens more across Borgu Local Government Area. Police confirmed the incident but did not provide figures, while residents estimated between 60 and 80 people were taken.

Iran has condemned new US economic sanctions, accusing Washington of asserting extraterritorial sovereignty over independent nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the measures violate international law and warned that combined with a naval blockade, they could erode national sovereignty.

US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in two weeks. Trump made the announcement at a Republican campaign rally in South Carolina but did not provide details about the date, venue or agenda.

Two men were stabbed inside a gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada, after a man allegedly disrupted morning prayers ahead of a wedding. Police arrested a suspect at the scene, while the victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The wedding ceremony proceeded later.

US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory while warning that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The US military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. Oil flows have recovered sharply but remain below pre-conflict levels amid continuing security concerns.

China and Russia are the only countries with infrastructure to produce HALEU at scale, according to a US watchdog report. The United States lacks commercial-scale capacity, raising concerns over fuel supplies as Washington seeks to expand advanced nuclear power.

US Vice-President JD Vance has endorsed Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio, praising him as a strong Republican candidate. The endorsement came during Vance’s speech at a steel plant in Middletown, where he discussed manufacturing and immigration.

India will host the two-day BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting and Sports Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam from Saturday. Ministers and heads of delegation from all 11 BRICS member countries will attend discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in youth affairs and sports.

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from accessing sensitive personal data of more than 17 million commercial drivers. The order also prevents the administration from cutting federal funding to an organisation operating the database.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed construction of a new White House ballroom to continue, freezing lower court rulings that had ordered work to stop. The Trump administration said the privately funded project was 65 per cent complete.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the latest US economic operation against Tehran is doomed to fail. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented campaign of economic warfare and isolation against countries supporting Iran.

Chinese comedian Guo Degang is under investigation after changing a lyric from a revolutionary song during a performance in Wuhan. Several of his shows have since been canceled, highlighting China’s strict controls over the entertainment and arts industries.