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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.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in the UK on Sunday for an official visit from August 24-28, with meetings scheduled with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and other officials. A key agenda item is the fate of Pakistani crew members held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25, with Dar set to meet the IMO Secretary-General.
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.
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.
A small UK power generator was forced offline for four days last month in a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, marking the first successful incident of its kind against a British energy facility. The government downplayed the impact, stressing no risk to the wider grid, while experts suggest the attack may have been a demonstration of capability by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Newcastle United host Liverpool to open the new Premier League season, with both clubs fielding new managers and dealing with lengthy injury lists. Andoni Iraola named his starting XI unchanged from the final friendly, while Jurgen Klopp's replacement sees a competitive debut for Jeremy Jacquet among a host of summer signings.
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has been asked to terminate his contract to facilitate a potential return to former club Celta Vigo after more than a year without senior appearances. The 21-year-old, who has battled multiple injuries since breaking through under Jurgen Klopp, is not in Andoni Iraola's plans and has been linked with a move back to Spain. Reports indicate he would initially join Celta's reserves for rehabilitation if a deal is reached.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has brushed off Arsenal's reported interest in Kenan Yildiz, saying no amount of money will prise the 21-year-old away. Reports suggest Juventus would want over €100m (£86m), but Spalletti insists the player is happy in Turin. Meanwhile, Arsenal are also linked with Julian Alvarez and Victor Osimhen as the transfer window enters its final days.
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.
José Mourinho’s second stint at Real Madrid began with a 2-1 win at Espanyol, with Jude Bellingham opening the scoring and Carlos Espí netting a late winner. The match marked the official debuts of six new signings, though the performance drew mixed reviews and the club faces injury concerns ahead of a busy week.
Israel struck a target in southern Syria, saying it killed a terrorist preparing an imminent attack. Damascus condemned it as a drone attack on a civilian vehicle that injured civilians, amid rising tensions with Israel and Turkey.
Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has firmly ruled out selling Kenan Yildiz to Arsenal, saying the club can offer whatever they want but the player's future is in Turin. Reports suggest Arsenal made an informal approach, offering Gabriel Martinelli plus cash, but Juventus remain resolute, with the transfer window closing in one week.
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.
Arsenal are in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray but are insisting on a wage reduction, while Julian Alvarez reportedly rejected a move and Kenan Yildiz remains at Juventus. The Gunners started their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City.
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly told Pape Matar Sarr he can leave this summer, with Galatasaray leading the chase. The Senegal international has deleted Spurs-related social media posts and was absent from the Premier League opener, as Roberto De Zerbi reshapes his squad.
US special envoy Tom Barrack withdrew his earlier comment that Israel 'still occupies' the Golan Heights, saying he was referring to historical status and not changing US policy, which recognizes Israeli sovereignty since 2019. He also addressed criticism over his remarks on Lebanon negotiations and Israeli strikes in Syria.
Six armed pirates hijacked an oil products tanker off Yemen and steered it toward Somalia, a Somali maritime security official said, in the sixth commercial vessel seized since April in a resurgence of piracy in the region. The Eritrean-flagged Sibu 1 was carrying 20 crew members, and had been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury last year over alleged ties to an Iranian 'shadow fleet.'
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.
Two sources familiar with the matter say China is considering hosting the 2028 UN climate talks (COP33), though no final decision has been made. The move could bolster Beijing's climate leadership image and position it as a counterweight to the US, but also draws scrutiny given its emissions record.