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In a post on X, CM Stalin wrote that after the interaction, he paid homage at the Thiruvalluvar statue by unveiling the restored plaque and later visited the PACT exhibition marking 75 years of India's Constitution.

Several countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Turkmenistan, and Bangladesh, have provided cash and non-cash aid to the Islamic Emirate to support those affected by the disaster.

Marking the third anniversary on August 28, WUC highlighted Amnesty International's latest findings on the enduring human cost of Beijing's repressive policies. Updates on 126 individual cases from the #FreeXinjiangDetainees campaign reveal that Uyghur families continue to suffer under mass surveillance, intimidation, and separation, highlighting the global community's failure to act decisively.

Rejecting the notion that India must align itself with competing global blocs, Ashraf said, 'Indians and India need to get out of this mindset that either we have to be in one camp or we have to be in another camp. We are not a small, weak country that needs these crutches in our external relationships. We are a country that can stand in our corner, act in accordance with our values, our principles, and our interests, and have the capacity to conduct our relations with not just major powers, but even if they have differences among themselves, but we will deal with each relationship on the strength of its merit. And it is true of every relationship that we have. We never act against one country for another country or on behalf of one country against another.'

The two leaders reviewed and positively assessed the developments in bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including economics, defence, science, technology, and space.

'Next time, the score will not be 6-0 but 60-0, Insha Allah (God willing),' Khan said.

Two individuals were reportedly shot dead in separate incidents in the Mand area of Kech district on Saturday, in what local sources describe as targeted attacks carried out by members of pro-government militias, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

During a recent assembly session, K-P Minister Arshad Ayub emphasised the need for elected representatives to be included in critical security discussions. Ayub stated that provincial lawmakers remain uninformed about decisions made in Apex Committee meetings, which are attended by top civil and military leaders. 'Our representatives are answerable to the people. They deserve to be informed,' Ayub remarked.

The United States military aircraft delivered essential supplies to Pakistan in response to the devastating floods that have affected the country.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

Former envoy Jawed Ashraf said Trump's positive remarks on Modi mark a 'lowering of temperature' in US-India ties. He called it a welcome step but urged caution, noting tariffs remain and Trump's views can shift. Modi's restrained reciprocation showed India's consistent, measured approach.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has criticised the deteriorating governance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), stating that the provincial administration has lost all significance and is failing its citizens.

US President Donald Trump sudden shift in his tone towards its ties with India has sparked renewed interest, and some confusion, in the geopolitical landscape, but for former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri, the answer may lie not in the politics of the situation but in a fundamental of Trump's misunderstanding of India's strategic doctrine.

Floods and heavy rains in Punjab have suspended train services on five sections and damaged power infrastructure, Dawn reported. Pakistan Railways is repairing breached tracks and bridges, while Lesco said over 73,000 consumers were hit, with 13,000 still without electricity. Other Discos also reported massive losses.

Former diplomat KP Fabian said PM Modi responded 'in the best diplomatic fashion' to Donald Trump's remarks but cautioned against taking Trump's statements as policy. He rejected US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim India would surrender on tariffs, calling Trump's reasoning 'illogical and factually wrong.'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday revealed that Russia has launched more than 1,300 attack UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and nearly 900 guided aerial bombs, along with 50 missiles of various types, against Ukraine in the first six days of September alone, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday visited the BR Ambedkar House in London, the residence where Babasaheb had stayed while pursuing his studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

China has opened a new boarding school in eastern Tibet for children aged 9-12, which rights groups say is part of a campaign to assimilate Tibetan children, separate them from families, and erode their language, culture, and identity. Experts and the UN warn of long-term psychological and cultural harm.

Former diplomat T.P. Sreenivasan said there are signs of a positive shift in US President Donald Trump's approach towards PM Modi, expressing cautious optimism about India-US ties while noting uncertainty due to Trump's unpredictability and his advisors' tough stance.

Sherpa, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 2002 batch, is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad on Saturday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to US President Donald Trump's praise of India-US ties as a 'positive statement', while also emphasising the need for cautious optimism in light of past policy decisions.

The Chinese military has developed a fleet of landing bridge ships to enhance its amphibious assault capabilities, but their effectiveness in a potential invasion of Taiwan is questionable due to their extreme vulnerability, according to defence analyst Shen Ming-shih.

Egypt and Qatar condemned Israeli PM Netanyahu's remarks on Palestinian displacement, calling them a violation of international law and collective punishment. Both countries stressed that Palestinians cannot be forced from their land and urged the international community to confront Israel's policies, while continuing mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza.

PTI boycotted National Assembly proceedings on Friday, backing a Sept 8 shutter-down strike in Balochistan. The party urged the judiciary to hear appeals against the 26th Constitutional Amendment, called for suspension of Afghan refugee repatriation, and criticized the government for failing to pass people-friendly legislation.

US President Donald Trump has officially announced that the United States will host the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, Florida, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.