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Two new polio cases have been confirmed in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 23. The highly infectious disease persists in hard-to-reach areas with low vaccine acceptance, despite ongoing nationwide eradication efforts by health authorities and partners

The US administration will raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50% from Wednesday, targeting India over continued Russian oil purchases, sparking concerns in markets and raising trade tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day greetings and urged India to play a greater role in fostering peace amid the war with Russia. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.

Postal services in Australia, Switzerland, India, and several European countries have temporarily halted shipments to the United States following new customs and tariff rules, including the removal of the $800 de minimis exemption for low-value parcels.

President Trump signed an executive order creating a specialized DC National Guard unit, expanding law enforcement measures in Washington, and signaling possible nationwide deployments to cities like Chicago, New York, and Baltimore.

France summoned the US envoy after Ambassador Charles Kushner accused Paris of not tackling antisemitism. The French foreign ministry rejected the claims, calling them interference and citing the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Three people were killed and one critically injured after a helicopter crashed on the Isle of Wight. The Air Accident Investigation Branch has launched an inquiry into the flying lesson accident.

Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, with Preetismita Bhoi and Dharmajyoti also clinching titles as India’s lifters began strongly in Ahmedabad

India’s shooters crossed 50 medals at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, with Neeru Dhanda’s trap gold, a junior pistol podium sweep, and Bhowneesh Mendiratta’s trap silver keeping India on top

The victims on the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital were killed when one missile hit and was followed in the same spot by another missile moments later as rescue crews arrived, the ministry said.

Netanyahu says Israel may withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is fully disarmed by end of 2025

American comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20. Police confirmed one suspect is in custody. Carroll, known for appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and The Parkers, was mourned by the comedy community

SpaceX postponed the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket minutes before launch due to a ground systems issue. The delay follows earlier failures in Flights 7, 8, and 9. Starship is intended for NASA’s Artemis 3 lunar mission and future Mars exploration.

The funding, announced in Kyiv by Canadian PM Mark Carney, includes armored vehicles, drones, medical equipment, and air defence systems to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Emma Raducanu returned to Flushing Meadows with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 first-round win over Ena Shibahara, her first US Open victory since 2021, setting up a second-round clash with Kudermetova or Tjen

Manchester United were held 1-1 by Fulham after Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and substitute Emile Smith Rowe equalised, leaving United still searching for their first Premier League win of the season

Everton christened Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton as debutant Jack Grealish starred with two assists, while Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half strike earned Nottingham Forest a point at Crystal Palace

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won gold in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the Asian Shooting Championship, while junior shooter Adriyan Karmakar clinched his first continental title with an Asian record

Australia thrashed South Africa by 276 runs in Mackay, their biggest ODI win, as Head, Marsh and Green scored centuries and Connolly’s 5/22 bowled out the visitors for just 155

World champion D Gukesh faces Alireza Firouzja, while R Praggnanandhaa meets Jan-Krzysztof Duda in Sinquefield Cup round six as Fabiano Caruana leads midway with 3.5 points in St. Louis

Baltasar Rodriguez’s stunning debut goal helped Inter Miami secure a 1-1 draw against D.C. United in MLS, after Jackson Hopkins’ opener and a key save by goalkeeper Ríos Novo

Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), reinforcing its commitment to protecting species like tigers, leopards, and snow leopards through global collaboration.

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar held meetings with top political parties in Dhaka, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, as part of a high-level visit aimed at reviving bilateral ties and regional cooperation.

Displaced families are returning to Khartoum despite destroyed homes, no basic services, and rising insecurity, months after Sudan’s military claimed to have retaken the capital from RSF forces.