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A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harm caused to young people through its platforms. Most of the money will fund treatment services, while the rest will support awareness, prevention, screening, and related programmes over five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday evening. The two leaders reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors and agreed to remain in touch.

An Indian fishing trawler carrying 11 crew members ran aground on a reef near Sri Lanka's Delft Island after allegedly entering Lankan waters for illegal fishing. The Sri Lanka Navy launched a rescue operation, saying all crew members were safe

IRCTC has launched a fully escorted 10-day Japan tour departing from Delhi on September 6, 2026. The package covers Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and other destinations, including flights, hotels, visa, meals, sightseeing, insurance and guided tours

Former Pakistani state minister Rukhsar Ahmed, accused in the UK of child sexual abuse and trafficking allegations, has reportedly been elected to the PoK legislative Assembly while on police bail. The case has raised concerns over legal proceedings and diplomatic tensions

A US federal judge allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians, following a Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial review of TPS decisions. The move could expose migrants to deportation despite Haiti's ongoing security and humanitarian challenges

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan criticised the government's Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, warning they could restrict independent journalism. The rules require foreign journalists to obtain approval before travelling outside major cities, raising concerns over censorship, press freedom and access to information

A 6.3-magnitude offshore earthquake struck Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines on Thursday, the second major quake in two days. Authorities reported no tsunami threat. The Philippines remains vulnerable to seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it targeted a Saudi oil tanker, Daisy, with a ballistic missile in the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to turn back. The group also claimed another attack on a Saudi vessel amid rising maritime tensions and regional conflict

Serbia is battling multiple wildfires fuelled by extreme heat, strong winds and prolonged drought. A reignited blaze in the Deliblato Sands nature reserve has burned about 300 hectares, while emergency teams continue firefighting efforts amid worsening weather conditions nationwide

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the US decision to revoke Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's visa as irresponsible. The diplomatic dispute stems from reciprocal visa issues and delays in approving Washington's ambassadorial nominee to Brazil

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains difficult but described his leadership as a source of strength. He accused the US and Israel of killing Ali Khamenei and said Iran continues to withstand sanctions and conflict 

A mass shooting at a rural home in North Carolina's Caswell County left three family members dead, including the suspected shooter, and another injured. Authorities are investigating as the latest incident in a series of deadly mass shootings across the United States

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on a temporary single shipping route through Iran's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the arrangement does not fully reopen the strait, with broader access still dependent on US implementation of commitments

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US President Donald Trump signalled that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced within days, as Iran and Oman finalized a draft agreement. The closure of the vital waterway has disrupted global oil supplies and intensified economic pressures.

Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has lost the Democratic primary in Michigan to Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney by a narrow margin. The contest reflected a broader surge of progressive candidates, with Israel policy emerging as a key backdrop. Thanedar, first elected in 2022, was defeated in a majority African American district of Detroit.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in India, announced she will return to Dhaka in December despite facing a death sentence in absentia. At her first press conference since fleeing in August 2024, the 78‑year‑old pledged to risk arrest or assassination to “restore democracy and justice” in Bangladesh.

Protests and clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have reportedly increased pressure on militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. Officials say unrest is affecting their agenda focused on Jammu and Kashmir, while calls for dialogue emerge amid continuing tensions and violence

Yemen condemned the Houthi attack on Indian cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, calling it a violation of international maritime law. All 13 Indian nationals among the 14 crew members were rescued, with authorities coordinating safety measures

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas killed at least 15 people and injured 42 overnight. The attacks damaged warehouses, logistics facilities and infrastructure, highlighting escalating bombardments as Ukraine faces dwindling Patriot missile interceptors amid the prolonged war

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in British Columbia's Okanagan Indian Band reserve, forcing thousands to evacuate. Strong winds fueled the blaze, making it one of Canada's worst recent wildfires, as officials battled multiple out-of-control fires across the province

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, claiming negotiations are underway. Tehran denied holding talks with Washington, leaving uncertainty over the strategically vital shipping route and regional tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will remain in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, rejecting a US-backed draft proposal. Hamas, meanwhile, accepted a revised ceasefire roadmap with conditions, as mediators continue efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement.