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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a two-day state visit to France, meeting with President Emmanuel Macron amid agreements on health, transport, and energy, and discussions on regional security and a Dragon Ball-themed park.
Gold prices in Pakistan have surged over three consecutive trading days, with the local market witnessing significant increases. On Saturday, 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs5,700 to Rs482,936, while on Monday it climbed further to Rs487,136. The international market also saw gains, with gold trading at $4,646 per ounce on Monday.
Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to establish a joint working group between their interior ministries, focusing on counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, cybercrime and illegal immigration. The agreement came during talks between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Islamabad, who also met President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss security cooperation and trade.
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.
China has unveiled plans for a massive ring road spanning over 25,000km along its land borders and coastline, aiming to boost development and national unity. The project, set for completion by 2030, will pass through regions with large ethnic-minority populations and faces geopolitical and ecological challenges.
One Nation MP David Farley said the party's migration target would not be 'too different' from Labor's, adding 100,000 workers to the party's 130,000 net overseas migration figure. Leader Pauline Hanson quickly corrected him, but the confusion drew criticism from Labor and the Coalition.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has raised with China the issue of Indian business executives facing difficulties obtaining Chinese business visas. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, he also stressed the need for stable borders and a confident, self-strengthening approach to economic engagement with Beijing.
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.
Pakistan's crushing defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley has pushed them to the bottom of the World Test Championship 2025-27 table, while India prepare for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo with a chance to climb further.
The breakdown of last-ditch trade negotiations has left one of the world's closest alliances fundamentally altered, with Prime Minister Mark Carney declaring 'America has changed' and Canada retaliating dollar for dollar. The US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering concerns from American governors and economists who blame the White House for the rupture.
Chennai saw ankle-deep waterlogging on Monday evening as thunderstorms hit several neighbourhoods for a second straight day. The IMD forecasts another spell of moderate rain on Tuesday, easing to light showers from Wednesday, with the next round of rainfall possible in early September.
The Indian government refused political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's planned US visit, prompting accusations of political bias from the Congress and criticism from the BJP. The MEA said the proposed programme was not appropriate, while the IOC USA expressed disappointment and alleged a double standard.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
A 25-year-old AC mechanic from Bengaluru has been arrested on charges of terrorist act for allegedly being in contact with Pakistani gangsters via Instagram. Police say he liked reels from a suspected radicalised account, shared his identity card, and had pistol photos on his phone. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Rakesh Kumar, a Hindu trader, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Noshki, Balochistan. Police have registered a case, and a provincial lawmaker condemned the killing, urging authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. The incident occurred amid ongoing separatist violence in the region.
The National Investigation Agency carried out searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy case involving Pakistan-based handlers and local over ground workers. The searches were aimed at securing evidence and ascertaining roles of those linked to the local support network, as per the agency.
Pakistan's Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh presented his credentials to Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, IT, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
The federal government has authorised the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months for 'sensitive security duties', citing the need to avoid any undesirable situation and respond to unforeseen events. The decision, made under Article 245 of the Constitution, follows a request from the Punjab Home Department and comes ahead of a planned PTI long march.
At the FIH Hockey World Cup, India's women's team wore saffron against the Netherlands on blue turf, while the men's team wore white the next day. FIH cites visibility and washing time, but critics question Hockey India's motives behind the new saffron jersey.
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.