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Stella Rimington, Britain’s first female MI5 director and the real-life inspiration for James Bond’s M, has passed away at 90. She broke barriers and later became a successful author.

The US President had mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”

A Chinese woman and Australian resident has been charged with foreign interference after allegedly spying on a Canberra Buddhist group for China’s Public Security Bureau. It’s Australia’s third such case since 2018, and the first involving a community organisation

Over 3,000 Boeing union workers in Missouri and Illinois began striking after rejecting a revised four-year contract offer. The IAM union says workers deserve better job security and recognition. Boeing says it has activated contingency plans to minimize disruptions

Russian air defence intercepted a major drone attack in the Volgograd region. While there were no casualties, infrastructure was damaged, causing power outages and train delays. Russia claims Ukraine has recently targeted civilians with drones and shelling

Beijing and Guangdong face severe flooding as heavy rains continue. Beijing issued a red alert for rainstorms, with over 200 mm expected in some areas. Guangdong also saw road collapses and evacuations. Authorities have raised emergency response levels across regions

After 600 years, Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano erupted on Sunday in Kamchatka, sending ash six kilometres high. Authorities issued an orange aviation warning, with the plume drifting southeast toward the Pacific Ocean.

South Korea’s trade deal with the United States has eased export uncertainties, reducing tariffs to 15 per cent and opening opportunities for Korean companies while the government pledges further support for competitiveness.

A migrant boat capsized off Yemen’s Abyan coast, killing 68 Ethiopian migrants and leaving 74 missing. Survivors are being treated as rescue efforts continue amid rough seas and worsening humanitarian conditions.

A Ukrainian drone attack set a Russian oil depot ablaze in Sochi, while both sides exchanged strikes. Zelenskyy announced an agreement to exchange 1,200 prisoners amid ongoing hostilities and peace deadline pressure.

China has firmly rejected US demands to stop buying oil from Russia and Iran, stressing sovereignty and national interests, even as both nations continue trade talks to avoid heavy tariffs.

The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy concluded SIMBEX 2025, a joint maritime exercise featuring sea and shore phases, complex drills, and exchanges to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.

Rain halted England’s chase of 374, setting up a thrilling final day as India need four wickets and England 35 runs. Centuries from Brook and Root kept the hosts alive

The latest move by the three countries — the UK, France and Canada — to announce plans to recognise a Palestinian state reflects a growing sense of frustration over Israel’s brutal military campaign

South Korea's worst heat wave in decades has left 19 dead and over 3,100 ill from heat-related conditions. With power demand at historic highs due to air conditioning use, officials warn of continued extreme heat into August

Pakistan on Sunday supported Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy during Iranian President Pezeshkian’s visit. Both nations signed 12 MoUs, pledged to boost trade to USD 10 billion, and agreed to enhance cooperation on terrorism, technology, and regional stability

At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, according to hospitals and witnesses. The death toll from malnutrition also continues to rise as humanitarian access remains restricted and aid distribution turns deadly.

Violence flared in Syria overnight as clashes broke out between government forces and Druze militias in Sweida and with Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo, threatening a fragile ceasefire. Israel also carried out raids near the Golan Heights, targeting weapons smugglers

Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin Deputy Solicitor General and U.S. citizen, has been appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General. Despite her stellar academic and legal background, her appointment drew xenophobic backlash online, with users wrongly questioning her citizenship and mocking her appearance.

More than 900 individuals have completed drug rehabilitation programs in Afghanistan’s western provinces and rejoined their families, officials said. The Taliban-led interim government has ramped up anti-narcotic operations, arresting traffickers and seizing large quantities of opium in recent raids.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has opened the trial of former PM Sheikh Hasina in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 SAD protests. Over 1,400 were killed in the crackdown. India has yet to act on her extradition.

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to raise their annual trade to USD 8 billion by using their geographical advantage and improving border trade. The two nations aim to boost economic ties through sector-specific cooperation, mutual trust, and regional collaboration

Afghan migrants deported during Pakistan’s ongoing expulsion drive have alleged harassment, extortion, and inhumane treatment. Despite valid documents, many were forced out. The UNHCR reports over 1.2 million returnees and warns of urgent humanitarian needs across Afghan provinces.

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Sunday, following a series of aftershocks since the record 8.7 quake on July 30. No tsunami alert has been issued. Authorities remain on alert as seismic activity continues in the region.