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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says air interceptors have become the world’s top defence requirement amid rising missile and drone threats. He stressed that US stockpiles must remain sufficient before supplying allies, while warning licensed production cannot quickly ease shortages

A coalition of South Asian American lawmakers, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, convened a national roundtable in Washington to address rising hate, harassment, and violence against the community.

The US State Department has warned that employment-based first-preference (EB-1) green cards for Indians may become unavailable within weeks due to heavy demand, adding to the severe backlog already affecting other categories like EB-2 and EB-3.

A federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Donald Trump’s latest executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, issuing a preliminary injunction until a class-action lawsuit is resolved. Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled that children born on US soil remain citizens under the 14th Amendment.

US President Donald Trump has warned that American forces are ready to launch further strikes on Iran “any time we want,” after a heavy attack destroyed Iranian equipment near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran claims the strike hit a wedding party, killing four civilians, while the US military insists it does not target non-combatants.

India has rescued 166 nationals from flood-hit Nepal while 410 pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra left China. The Indian Air Force has delivered 74 tonnes of relief material, including medical supplies and rescue equipment, as operations continue in coordination with the Nepali Army.

The SCO summit’s tough stance against terrorism marks a diplomatic win for India, which has been pushing for a no-nonsense approach towards terrorist groups

Pakistan's Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution seeking legal restrictions on social media accounts for children under 16. The House urged the federal government to introduce legislation to protect minors from cyberbullying, exploitation, harmful content and excessive screen time

Violence in eastern DRC is causing mass displacement and hindering efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak. UN agencies report civilian deaths, abductions and thousands displaced, urging humanitarian access, resources, functioning health services and political commitment to strengthen surveillance and response efforts

The UN says the world will soon breach the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit, requiring a strategy to contain temperature rise before gradually cooling it. Experts warn of decades of climate disasters, food and water shortages, ecosystem losses and irreversible tipping points

A migrant worker from Telangana’s Jagitial district was killed in a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, according to reports reaching Hyderabad. His friend, who had travelled with him for construction work, reportedly escaped unhurt. More information is awaited.

India has sent its fifth aircraft to Nepal carrying an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines. The deployment comes as Nepal grapples with devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,000 people.

US DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says ICE arrested 2,197 immigrants in New York during Operation Rotten Apple. Governor Kathy Hochul challenged the administration’s claims, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani accused ICE of intimidating immigrants and criminalising their presence.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in North Carolina and invited him to Delhi for the Economic and Financial Partnership later this year, with both sides discussing stronger India-US cooperation

In an age celebrated for globalisation where goods travel across borders with minimal restrictions and capital flows across continents in seconds., human beings are increasingly trapped behind fences, walls and hostile immigration regimes

The UK has recorded its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with the June-August mean temperature reaching 16.5°C. The Met Office said climate change made such extreme warmth around 130 times more likely, warning that summers will become hotter and drier

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose fresh sanctions on banks and entities aiding Iran, including those linked to the IRGC. He warned of financial-system restrictions, asset freezes and intensified enforcement, while citing cooperation with European and regional partners

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlined his economic growth agenda in Parliament, promising greater devolution, public ownership and regional investment. Blaming Conservative policies and Brexit for prolonged economic stagnation, Burnham pledged to restore optimism while maintaining Britain’s support for Ukraine

An Indian national was among 12 people killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with the victim's family, company and Ukrainian authorities to repatriate the mortal remains, while dozens were injured

Nepal is battling a surge of fake and AI-generated visuals following devastating flash floods, complicating rescue efforts and searches for missing people. Authorities ordered 72 social media users to remove inappropriate content, while fact-checkers exposed fabricated and recycled disaster footage online

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the SCO Summit in Bishkek urged resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, warning that West Asia tensions affect global energy security and supply chains. He also called for stronger action against terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged SCO members to dismantle terrorism’s entire ecosystem, including financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Addressing the SCO summit in Bishkek, he advocated dialogue to resolve conflicts, while highlighting India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 21 years with Argentina. The legendary forward finishes with one World Cup title, six tournament appearances, 21 World Cup goals, 125 international goals and a national-record 207 appearances, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo

Nepal has outlined procedures for identifying and repatriating foreign nationals who died in the Rasuwa flash floods. The process includes post-mortems, forensic sampling, passport verification and DNA matching. The Indian Embassy said officials will assist families with identification and repatriation