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Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to return to Britain with their children, sparking speculation over their residence, security and relationship with the royal family. Their move could offer a chance for reconciliation with King Charles and Prince William

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called militants in Balochistan “foreign-sponsored proxies” seeking to destabilise the province and obstruct development. His remarks came amid escalating separatist violence by groups including the BLA, which has targeted security forces, civilians and Chinese interests

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US economic threats, warning that sanctions and isolation would increase hostility among Iranians and fail to achieve their goals. His remarks followed President Donald Trump’s threat of unprecedented economic measures and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning of secondary sanctions

Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked by pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, the Shipping Ministry said. All Indian crew members are reported safe. Armed pirates seized control of the vessels, with no injuries reported

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has pitched Starlink's satellite internet services as a way to connect underserved and rural parts of India. His comments came amid reports that Starlink has made a fresh application to offer satellite communication services in the country

An Indian national and director of seven Singapore companies has been declared bankrupt after 407 workers lodged claims for unpaid wages. The companies provide air-conditioning, plumbing and building services, while authorities have been investigating the wage-related complaints

Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab has won a special election in California's 14th congressional district, becoming the first Afghan-American elected to the US Congress. Wahab defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez and will serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term

A charter plane carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The aircraft had taken off from Anchorage, while authorities launched a search and rescue mission following the reported incident

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru’s southern Andes on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was centred near Upahuacho in the Ayacucho region at a depth of 66.7 kilometres and was felt across several southern regions.

Iran has accused the US of waging an “economic war” and warned that Washington’s latest pressure threatens global economic stability. The remarks came after President Donald Trump announced tougher economic measures against countries providing Iran with a lifeline.

Yemen’s Houthis claimed two drone attacks targeting Najran airport and an Aramco facility in southern Saudi Arabia. The claims came as Yemeni government forces reported 81 operations against Houthi positions amid intensifying fighting across several fronts in the war-torn country.

India and Japan will explore joint development in naval shipbuilding and design, leveraging Japan’s technological expertise and India’s production capabilities. The two countries also agreed to strengthen maritime security cooperation, ship repair, naval exercises and information sharing.

A Russian missile barrage on Kyiv overnight Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, with strikes damaging residential buildings, a medical facility, and a school across multiple districts.

Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the UK with their children, though they will not resume royal duties. Archie and Lilibet will attend British schools from September, while the family plans to live privately outside London amid ongoing tensions with the Royal Family

US technology, cryptocurrency and financial executives backed President Donald Trump’s push for lighter regulation and clearer digital-asset rules. Leaders from Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken and others praised policies encouraging investment and innovation, while urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act

A Russian missile barrage struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least six people and injuring 33, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks damaged residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution across three districts, while emergency crews rescued people trapped under rubble

An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv said. Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and launched an investigation. The embassy expressed condolences and assured assistance to Acharya’s family 

Bangladesh is set for its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with ruling BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir the frontrunner against opposition candidate Oli Ahmed. Parliament will vote Thursday, with Alamgir expected to become the country's 23rd president

India has cautioned that UN Security Council membership must not be misused to legitimise terrorists or blacklist entities on political grounds, urging transparency and objectivity in sanctions regimes and reforms in the Council’s working methods.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "very Draconian sanctions" while downplaying the Strait of Hormuz’s strategic importance, citing rising American energy output and new supply routes. He claimed a US naval blockade has been effective in restricting Iran’s access.

Pakistan summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad to lodge a formal protest against remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as “an important part of India.” Islamabad rejected the statement, reiterated that Kashmir is a disputed territory under UN resolutions.

Indians seeking US green cards could face wider scrutiny of finances and public benefits under new public charge guidance taking effect September 18. USCIS may consider housing, food assistance and other means-tested benefits while assessing permanent residence applications.

The Baloch American Congress has urged US President Donald Trump to investigate reported Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan’s Surab district that allegedly killed more than 30 civilians. The group seeks scrutiny of possible US-origin military equipment use, an independent probe and accountability for potential violations 

Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot removed a failed space-to-ground antenna from the International Space Station during a six-hour-23-minute spacewalk but could not install its replacement due to delays. NASA said the installation will be completed during a future spacewalk, planned for August 25