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Archaeological research at Walufeni Cave on Papua New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau reveals evidence of 3,200-year-old long-distance trade, including marine shells transported 200 km inland. Findings highlight dynamic cultural networks across New Guinea, Torres Strait, and northern Australia, challenging outdated Eurocentric views

A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border.

Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.

Russia said its air defence systems intercepted 160 Ukrainian drones and four guided bombs in the past 24 hours. The Defence Ministry reported additional casualties from recent attacks, as Ukraine reportedly intensifies strikes ahead of the Trump–Putin meeting.

Dango Ouattara scored on his Brentford debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their first home Premier League match, giving Keith Andrews his side’s first win of the season

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad, securing consecutive Premier League wins under new manager Thomas Frank, with Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha scoring in a disciplined defensive display

Chelsea crushed West Ham 5-1 at London Stadium in their first Premier League win of the season, with Joao Pedro starring in attack as Graham Potter’s side endured another heavy defeat

In a phone call on Friday, the two sides discussed threats by France, Britain and Germany, collectively known as the E3, to reinstate international sanctions on Iran on the verge of the expiration of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, said a statement released by the Iranian foreign ministry early on Saturday.

Canada will remove counter-tariffs on US goods covered by CUSMA starting September 1, following discussions between PM Carney and President Trump. Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos remain as both countries work to resolve trade issues.

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again, sending lava fountains up to 30 metres high, marking its 31st eruption since December. Summit crater activity poses no threat to homes, but draws visitors and livestream viewers, while holding cultural significance for Native Hawaiians.

US President Donald Trump has nominated longtime aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. The 38-year-old aide, praised for loyalty and organisational skill, has been key in vetting thousands of Trump appointees.

Elavenil Valarivan clinched 10m air rifle gold with an Asian finals record, leading India’s dominant showing at the Asian Shooting Championship. India tops the medal tally with 17 gold medals

At least 15 militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed in an overnight clash with Pakistani security forces in South Waziristan’s Azam Warsak area. Several militants were hiding in a mosque, while a separate attack in Bannu killed a retired army office

A new dinosaur species, *Istiorachis macarthurae*, with a dramatic sail-like spine has been identified from Isle of Wight fossils. Discovered by Jeremy Lockwood, it likely evolved its striking features for sexual selection, broadening understanding of Early Cretaceous iguanodontians

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that granting Ukraine concessions to Russia would be “a trap” rewarding Moscow’s aggression. As peace talks stall, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline, deepening tensions with Hungary and EU allies

Iran’s foreign minister will hold a call with France, Germany and the UK as a European deadline looms for triggering UN sanctions under the “snapback” clause of the 2015 nuclear deal. The IAEA’s blocked access remains central to the standoff

The world's leading authority on food crises, the IPC, has officially declared famine in Gaza City for the first time in Middle East history. One-third of Gaza’s population is at risk of catastrophic hunger by next month without urgent action.

 A rocket attack targeted the UN mission compound in Janzour, near Tripoli, as UN envoy Hanna Tetteh briefed the Security Council. No casualties occurred. Libyan authorities found rockets and a launcher, and investigations are underway amid the country’s ongoing political turmoil

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Gaza City could face destruction unless Hamas accepts ceasefire terms, including hostage release and disarmament. His statement followed PM Netanyahu’s authorisation for a possible military seizure of the city, escalating threats amid the ongoing conflict

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the South Atlantic’s remote Drake Passage late Thursday, prompting a tsunami advisory for Antarctica’s coast. The quake, southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, caused no reported damage or casualties, though the region lies in an active seismic zone

Saudi Arabia launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing global pilgrims, including Indians, to apply directly for visas and book services like accommodation and transport. The app, available in seven languages, aims to simplify and enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience

New research reveals Antarctica is experiencing abrupt, accelerating changes: shrinking sea ice, melting ice shelves, weakening ocean currents, and destabilizing ice sheets. These shifts threaten wildlife, ecosystems, and global coastlines, with rising sea levels and climate disruption inevitable without urgent emission cuts

A woman was shot dead near Rockefeller Early Childhood Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, prompting a temporary school lockdown. No students were harmed. Authorities took the suspected shooter into custody, and police continue to investigate the domestic dispute that triggered the incident.

With global powers chasing competing visions, multipolarity is being shaped more by rivalry, and less by cooperation