Police in Gurugram, Haryana, have detained six Muslim laborers from Malda, West Bengal, suspecting them of being Bangladeshi nationals. According to family members and rights activists, the men are being forced to work at the police station and are only being fed once a day. There are fears they may be forcibly pushed into Bangladesh. In response, the Migrant Workers' Solidarity Platform and several departments of the West Bengal government have called for immediate intervention. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident, saying, “Speaking Bengali alone is becoming a reason for harassment under the label of ‘Bangladeshi’.”

The Saudi Arabian cabinet has reiterated its commitment to supporting Syria’s sovereignty, stability, and reconstruction efforts.

Chaired by King Salman, the cabinet reviewed progress on Saudi aid to the Syrian people and endorsed a joint statement from allied nations supporting a peaceful resolution in Syria.

The session also welcomed a statement by 28 countries condemning Israel’s obstruction of humanitarian aid in Gaza and urged the international community to take swift action against Israel's defiance.

Erdogan: Netanyahu More Ruthless Than Hitler, Responsible for Over 59,000 Deaths

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign proposals as “foolish and pointless.” Netanyahu questioned Mamdani’s plan to reallocate police budgets and impose higher taxes on the wealthy, warning these could destabilize the city’s economy. He argued that Mamdani would not last a full term if such policies were implemented. Mamdani previously labeled Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as “genocide,” a stance that has drawn significant attention. With New York City home to a large Jewish population, Netanyahu’s comments are likely aimed at influencing conservative Jewish voters.

Led by close allies of Israel—including the UK, France, Australia, Canada, and the European Union—a group of 25 countries has issued a strong statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The statement describes the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as having reached "a new level" and condemns the killing of civilians, including children, and attacks on aid seekers. It urges Israel to adhere to international law, support peace initiatives, and release hostages held by Hamas.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force trainer aircraft in Uttara that left many dead and injured, including students. In a condolence message, he extended his sympathies to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Modi also pledged full support to Bangladesh and offered all possible assistance. The aircraft crashed into the school just 12 minutes after takeoff, injuring more than 160 people, including 164 students.

The Mumbai High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals previously convicted in the 2006 train bombings that killed 189 and injured 800. A special court in 2015 had sentenced five to death and seven to life imprisonment. However, the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, citing inconsistencies in witness testimonies and investigative flaws. The court has ordered their release unless they are held in connection with other cases.

Iran has extended the deadline for Afghan migrants to leave the country until the 15th of Sunbula in the Solar Hijri calendar, citing extreme heat and inadequate infrastructure. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the extension but warned that those who fail to comply will face fines and legal action. In response, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called for an end to forced deportations, urging that returnees be treated with dignity. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has also engaged in dialogue with Afghan officials regarding the situation.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to visit Dhaka on August 30 for a two-day official trip, marking the first visit by a European head of government during Bangladesh’s interim administration. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, migration will be a key issue during the discussions. Meloni will meet with the Chief Advisor and discuss bilateral cooperation, trade, and defense relations. In May, Italy’s Interior Minister visited Dhaka and signed a "Migration and Mobility" agreement. The last Italian prime minister to visit Bangladesh was Romano Prodi in 1998.

Despite their breathtaking natural beauty and mountain landscapes, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir continue to suffer from decades of government neglect. Due to poor infrastructure and lack of tourism development, local communities are unable to benefit economically. The recent demolition of a community-funded waterfall sparked widespread outrage. Tourists face narrow roads, inadequate facilities, and limited guidance. Notably, the BBC included the region in its list of top 25 destinations for 2025. Locals are urging authorities to take immediate steps to make the region more tourist-friendly.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently resting at home after suffering from food poisoning. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday, the 75-year-old leader fell ill on Saturday night, and medical tests revealed intestinal inflammation and dehydration. On doctors' advice, Netanyahu will rest for three days while continuing his official duties from home. It is worth noting that he had a pacemaker implanted and underwent prostate surgery last year.

China has begun construction of a massive hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River, which flows from Tibet through India and into Bangladesh — triggering serious concerns in India over environmental and geopolitical impacts.

The project, estimated to cost 1.2 trillion yuan (approximately $167 billion), will include five major hydropower stations. Once completed, the dam is expected to surpass the scale of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.

Downstream countries, particularly India and Bangladesh, fear that the dam could disrupt the river’s natural flow, negatively impact agriculture, and harm local ecosystems. Despite these concerns, China appears to be proceeding without addressing the objections raised by its neighbors.

In the wake of the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, an anti-corruption campaign by the interim administration has prompted the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to freeze several high-value properties in London linked to Hasina’s close associates. These assets—worth hundreds of crores of Bangladeshi taka—were allegedly purchased using illicit funds siphoned through government contracts and the banking sector. Many individuals are now scrambling to liquidate their properties. While some label the crackdown as politically motivated, joint investigations by The Guardian and Transparency International have uncovered substantial evidence of corruption. Bangladesh has requested the UK to freeze more properties as investigations continue.

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal, famously known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, has passed away at the age of 36 after spending nearly two decades in a coma.

He fell into a coma following a severe brain injury from a car accident in London at the age of 15. Since then, he had been on life support at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. His death has sparked emotional reactions globally. His father mourned his loss by sharing a Quranic verse. Funeral prayers were held on Sunday, with the family declaring a three-day mourning period.

Zohran Mamdani, Democratic leader and candidate for New York City Mayor, has strongly criticized the BBC’s reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict, accusing the outlet of biased language.

"Why does the BBC use terms like ‘Iran-backed Houthis’ or ‘Hamas-controlled hospitals’ but not ‘US-backed IDF’ or ‘accused war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu’?" Mamdani questioned.

An outspoken critic of Israeli aggression, Mamdani also referenced the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Netanyahu and called for his arrest if he visits New York. He emphasized protecting all civilian lives and pledged to increase the budget for combating hate crimes.