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'Enough Material To Show...': SC Overturns NGT Order Against Art of Living, Directs Rs 5 Crore As Fine

The Supreme Court has set aside a 2017 National Green Tribunal order that held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for damaging the Yamuna floodplains during the 2016 World Culture Festival, directing the Delhi Development Authority to refund the Rs 5 crore deposit within four weeks. The court found insufficient evidence of environmental damage caused by the event and criticized the DDA for permitting the event on an active floodplain.

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Neil Saravanamuttoo promises to raise Palestinian flag at city hall

Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo promised in a campaign video to raise the Palestinian flag at city hall if elected, citing the UN's genocide findings in Gaza. His remarks have drawn criticism from B'nai Brith Canada and Honest Reporting Canada, while other candidates and the incumbent mayor have responded to the controversy.

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Trump's trade war with Canada: A timeline

President Trump's 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports took effect Saturday after last-minute negotiations failed, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs. U.S. politicians, including at least one Republican, warn the escalating feud will raise costs and damage relations.

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Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank

At least 19 Palestinians were injured in West Bank military raids and settler attacks, while the army arrested 13 others and damaged property in multiple villages. UN data shows settler violence at a record pace, with more than 2,300 people displaced this year.

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UN Security Council to address Russia’s war against Ukraine on Ukraine’s Independence Day

The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, to address Russia's war against Ukraine. The session, initiated by five European nations and chaired by Denmark's foreign minister, follows a UN report of a 37% increase in civilian casualties in the first half of 2026.

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Sudanese anti-war groups meet in Ethiopia to discuss Burhan’s call for dialogue

Sudanese opposition and civil forces, meeting in Addis Ababa, have rejected a domestic dialogue initiative backed by Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, proposing instead a peace process with humanitarian, security, and political tracks. The decision was announced at the end of two-day consultations on August 22-23.

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France to ramp up Ukraine support, says Macron

France has promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, and the UK will help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, amid a surge in Russian strikes that has pushed civilian deaths to their highest since the first months of the invasion. The pledges come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on its independence day.

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Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China

Kazakhstan holds a snap parliamentary election on August 23, expected to strengthen President Tokayev's rule. The vote to the new unicameral Kurultai comes amid constitutional changes, economic strain, and geopolitical balancing between Russia, China, and the EU.

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Trump Envoy Tom Barrack Says Israel ‘occupies’ Golan, Contradicting US Policy

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.

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UN welcomes Sri Lanka's efforts to bring back refugees from India

The United Nations has welcomed Sri Lanka's decision to simplify immigration procedures for the voluntary return of refugees from India who left without valid documents during the country's civil war. Around 18,000 have returned since 2002, while approximately 90,000 remain in Tamil Nadu, with the UNHCR continuing to facilitate their return.

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Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine

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.

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Indian foreign minister to arrive on two-day visit to Russia on Sunday — diplomatic agency

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.

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World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent

The World Bank’s Summer 2026 Lebanon Economic Monitor projects a 6.4% economic contraction this year, after Hezbollah’s renewed conflict with Israel in March derailed a 2025 recovery that had seen 4.2% GDP growth. Inflation is expected to rise to 17.5%, and the report warns that reforms are critical to restoring confidence and mobilizing reconstruction financing.

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Malaysia boosts tourism partnership with PH

Tourism Malaysia's 2026 Sales Mission to the Philippines, held from August 16 to 23, aimed to boost Filipino visitor arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026-2027. Events in Manila, Davao, and Cebu featured B2B meetings, destination seminars, and updates on visa programs.

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US, Brazilian presidents call for soonest settlement of conflict in Ukraine

In a recent phone call, US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed the conflict in Ukraine, calling for a swift settlement, while Lula also raised trade tariffs and UN Security Council reform.

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Iran president says time to end war while Tehran is in position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.

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At least six killed and dozens wounded in Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on a Ukrainian shopping center, officials say

A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 130, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike, which President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as a deliberate 'double-tap' targeting emergency responders, drew international outrage and promises of new sanctions. Separate attacks in the Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions added to Friday's civilian toll.

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Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says

An opposition-aligned group says a Myanmar military airstrike on a Buddhist monastery killed 14 people, including elderly meditators, in Sagaing region. The military has not commented, and the UN has reported an escalation in aerial attacks amid the country's civil war.

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Somalia: Hundreds of Health and Nutrition Facilities Closed As Somalia's Child Crisis Deepens

Somalia is facing a deepening child malnutrition crisis, with a 32% increase in severe acute malnutrition admissions and over 200 health facilities closed due to humanitarian aid cuts. Nearly 1.9 million children are projected to be malnourished in 2026, as drought, conflict, and funding shortfalls compound the emergency.

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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organiser, former leaders guilty of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court found two former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance guilty of inciting subversion over their role in organising annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing to come later. A third defendant, Albert Ho, pleaded guilty in January.

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