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Aston Villa's Premier League opener ended in a 4-0 defeat at Brighton, with Joao Gomes sent off 40 minutes into his debut. Unai Emery's post-match comments about Ollie Watkins' absence sparked debate, with former Villa boss Tim Sherwood criticising the manager's handling of the situation.
Multiple Turkish C-130 and A400M transport aircraft were observed making repeated flights to Pakistani military air bases between August 19 and 21, prompting speculation over possible deliveries of drones and air-defence systems. The activity occurred weeks after Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, though neither Ankara nor Islamabad has officially disclosed the cargo.
Aston Villa suffered one of the worst opening halves in Premier League history, falling 4-0 behind at Brighton before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The collapse came amid a summer of heavy squad turnover, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out amid transfer speculation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way to move beyond a situation of 'neither war nor peace,' even as the 60-day deadline for talks expires without compromise. Meanwhile, the US Treasury is set to announce new sanctions, Iran’s security chief has warned neighbors against joining them, and violence continues in the West Bank and Gaza.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hailed Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract extension as the 'cherry on the cake' of the final Dutch Grand Prix weekend, while reaffirming the 2026 season will end in Abu Dhabi despite regional tensions. The Dutch GP at Zandvoort marks its last appearance on the calendar after six years.
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.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to attend the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit, with both sides emphasizing the importance of border peace for the wider relationship.
India's Petroleum Ministry has asked states and Union territories to provide district-level administrative support to accelerate the switch from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) in households, including appointing nodal officers. The move follows supply disruptions during the West Asia crisis and aims to reduce dependence on imported cooking gas.
Chelsea have confirmed Joao Pedro's contract extension until 2034, while Nicolas Jackson is close to a permanent departure with Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid interested. The club also confirmed Benoit Badiashile's loan to Napoli.
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.
The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of a joint declaration, as India advanced initiatives on sports technology and manufacturing. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also led a BRICS Friendship cycling event, promoting the Fit India Movement and urging fitness for a developed nation.
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.
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.
Michael La Sasso, a 22-year-old rookie, won LIV Golf Indianapolis with a closing 65, edging Jon Rahm by a stroke. Rahm secured his third straight season points title, while Cameron Smith faded to tied 17th. The event was clouded by LIV's uncertain future after the Saudi fund announced it would end investment.
Arsenal are in talks with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli, with the club seeking around £60 million. The Brazilian winger has been left out of recent matchday squads and is open to the move, though no agreement has been reached.
Aston Villa are exploring striking options amid Ollie Watkins' potential departure to Al-Hilal, with interest in Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Manager Unai Emery has confirmed offers for Watkins but remains non-committal on his future.
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.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia on August 23-24, meeting President Vladimir Putin and conveying PM Modi's personal communication. Discussions covered economic cooperation, upcoming summits, and regional issues, with both sides highlighting growing ties and setting the stage for future engagements.
Mark Ruffalo has pushed back against Paramount's accusation that his criticism of its Warner Bros. merger invoked 'antisemitic tropes,' calling the claim 'appalling and fundamentally dishonest.' The dispute, which has drawn in Jewish advocacy groups and even other actors, centers on Ruffalo's linking of the merger to Oracle's technology support for Israel.