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Recent Al Jazeera reporter’s death in Gaza adds to growing toll of slain media professionals

Anas al-Sharif was among at least 186 journalists killed in the Israel–Gaza conflict since October 2023, with many cases raising concerns over deliberate targeting of press personnel in violation of international norms.

Economist urges India to stand firm, calls Trump’s tariff plan a collapsing “house of cards:" Report

Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke said that India should wait out US President Trump’s aggressive tariffs, arguing the policy lacks foundation and will eventually self-destruct, urging New Delhi to avoid an early reaction.

Netanyahu pledges not to occupy Gaza, vows to ‘free it from Hamas’ amid backlash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal is demilitarization and civilian governance in Gaza, not occupation, following Security Cabinet approval for taking control of Gaza City.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Trump and Putin to hold Alaska summit in bid to end Ukraine war

Leaders to meet August 15 as ceasefire talks edge forward, but potential deal may require Ukraine to cede territory — sparking both hope and skepticism on the battlefield.

Putin to meet Trump ‘in coming days’, India visit also on cards by year-end

The Kremlin has confirmed an upcoming Putin–Trump meeting, while India’s NSA Ajit Doval says Putin’s visit to New Delhi is nearly finalized.

 Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir

Pakistan’s army chief returns to US amid shifting alliances, strategic flattery

Asim Munir’s second US trip in two months — featuring a Trump lunch and a CENTCOM farewell — signals deepening military ties, revived hyphenation politics, and Islamabad’s bid to woo Washington back into its corner.

6-year-old Indian-origin girl assaulted in suspected racist attack in Ireland

The minor was punched in the face and groin in County Meath, prompting a police investigation into a possible hate crime.