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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia will draft 300,000 additional troops after parliamentary elections in mid-September, potentially reaching 500,000 by 2027. He describes it as a 'peripheral mobilisation' avoiding central cities, and warns of heavy Russian losses, while also highlighting air defence shortages and funding gaps.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
The DRC government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations in Switzerland, aiming to end decades of conflict in the east. The first ceasefire verification mission was deployed Monday to Minembwe, as fighting continues despite the agreement.
Sen. John Fetterman dismissed fears about artificial intelligence as 'doomsdaying,' arguing that U.S. overreaction helps China in the global AI race. His weekend social media posts, which drew on analyses of China's rapid AI progress, put him at odds with growing local opposition to data centers and with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's recent tightening of project rules.
A photo of President Trump with his eyes closed at a White House Rose Garden event, hours before he used the 'Sleepy Joe Biden' nickname at a South Carolina rally, has triggered online mockery. The image has also reignited discussions about Trump's public appearances, with some social media users pointing to the strain on his suit jacket. Both Atlanta Black Star and The Daily Beast covered the episode, which came as Melania Trump returned from a 32-day absence.
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the border dispute with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks come ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the BRICS summit, though no official confirmation has been made. Both sides are seeking to stabilize ties after the 2020 Galwan clash, with India emphasizing border peace as a prerequisite for normal relations.
After a week of marginal losses, Indian benchmark indices are expected to remain volatile as investors weigh escalating US-Iran tensions, a key Federal Reserve speech, and movements in crude oil prices. Analysts point to defensive sentiment and technical resistance levels, while broader markets show resilience in small-caps.
The US national debt has crossed $40 trillion, with a widening deficit and rising Treasury yields prompting warnings from Jefferies and others. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to expand bond buybacks, but markets remain skeptical.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after walking away from talks he called a bad deal, as new 50 percent U.S. duties on roughly $20 billion in Canadian exports took effect. President Donald Trump responded by accusing Canada of seeking the benefits of statehood without the obligations, while both sides prepared further measures.
Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran has received messages from neighbouring nations about shaping new security and economic cooperation in the region, while a top security official warns countries against joining a US-led 'economic war'. The statements come amid ongoing conflict and threats of new sanctions.
Trump's border czar Tom Homan rejected allegations of racial profiling by ICE, calling himself an 'equal opportunity deporter' after deporting people from 180 countries. His comments come amid a Supreme Court decision allowing ICE to consider certain racial and ethnic factors in arrests, and after Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon warned of profiling.
Iran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei has vowed to 'neutralize the economic war' with the United States and threatened to halt oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz if neighboring countries join US sanctions. Meanwhile, a cultural faultline has re-emerged over hijab enforcement, with reports of cafe closures and defiant women.
Soccer fans in Vancouver and Montreal booed the U.S. national anthem at MLS matches on Saturday, hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs. The protests echo similar demonstrations from early 2025.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said American oil and gas workers have driven production to an all-time high, making the U.S. the world's largest producer. He credited President Trump's energy policies for the achievement, while also highlighting U.S. military efforts to maintain oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
A DHS inspector general report found fentanyl seizures dropped 39% and investigative hours fell sharply as immigration enforcement surged, citing resource prioritization and operational shortfalls.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that the US-India trade deal is almost finalized in principle, with only legal and technical language remaining. He also distinguished Congress's push for 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers from the Trump administration's stance, and highlighted the deep personal friendship between Trump and Modi, noting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming October visit.
Three Democratic lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar, have asked the US government to halt ICE's plan to buy electric shock gloves, warning of potential misuse and injury. The letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticizes ICE's use-of-force record and training under the Trump administration. ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on the devices by March.
A British power plant was taken offline for four days after a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, according to reports. The facility, described as relatively small, did not affect the UK's wider power supply, and the government has sought to reassure the public about the resilience of the energy system.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US corrects its behavior and fulfills its commitments. Tehran also announced service fees for authorized ships and warned of penalties for non-compliant vessels, as the US prepares new economic measures.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best path out of a stalled war, while the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behaviour. Rezaei also threatens neighbouring countries against joining US economic pressure, and the US announces an 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran.