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Israel Launches Ofek-19 Spy Satellite to Sharpen Surveillance Across the Middle East

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On September 3, 2025, Israel successfully launched a new reconnaissance satellite, Ofek-19, described as a strategic cornerstone to enhance monitoring across the Middle East (AP News, www.israelhayom.com). Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized the satellite’s importance, underscoring Israel’s resolve to conduct “persistent and simultaneous surveillance of any point throughout the Middle East” (AP News). Maj. Gen….

Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,400; Over 3,000 Injured in Humanitarian Crisis

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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, claiming the lives of at least 1,400 people and injuring more than 3,000, according to Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid (Reuters, The Times of India). The hardest-hit areas include the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman, where entire villages were flattened and 5,400 homes destroyed (Reuters, The…

Pakistan’s Sharif Affirms Respect for Russia–India Relations, Seeks Closer Ties with Moscow

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During discussions in Beijing on September 2, 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Islamabad respects the longstanding and robust relationship between Russia and India. Addressing President Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit, Sharif stated that the relationship between Moscow and New Delhi is “perfectly fine,” while expressing Islamabad’s intent to strengthen its own…

Court denies bail to attackers of madrasa leader in Nuh; cites “hateful mentality”

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A district court in Nuh (Haryana) has rejected bail pleas for individuals accused of abducting and assaulting a madrasa leader, identifying their conduct as emanating from a hateful mindset. The court emphasized that such a serious, premeditated offense was planned and executed with clear intent (thejasnews.com). The attack, described as more than a spontaneous skirmish,…

Another Palestinian Journalist Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza, Bringing Total to 247

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A respected Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, raising the total number of journalists killed in Gaza since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, to 247 (Siasat, updated Sept 1, 2025). While details about the individual, including name and affiliation, were not immediately available, the mounting toll underscores the extreme risks…

Mumbai Paralyzed by Maratha Quota Protest; High Court Criticizes State for Inaction

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Mumbai has come to a standstill due to the ongoing Maratha quota protest led by activist Manoj Jarange. The Bombay High Court, expressing concern, issued directives requiring the Maharashtra government to restore normalcy, ensure no additional protesters enter the city, and uphold legal procedures (The Siasat Daily). Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad emphasized…

Houthis Raid UN Agencies in Sanaa, Detain Staff Amid Regional Tensions

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On August 31, 2025, Iran-backed Houthi forces raided United Nations offices in Sanaa, targeting both the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF facilities. At least one UN employee was detained during the raid, while several other staff members went out of contact and are likely detained as well. Officials confirmed the escalating crackdown follows closely…

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Plea Against J&K’s Ban on 25 Books, Directs Petitioner to High Court

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On August 29, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Jammu & Kashmir government’s notification that declared 25 books forfeited under Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The court advised the petitioner to move the Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court, stating it’s the proper…

India Post Suspends All Postal Services to the U.S.

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India’s Department of Posts has suspended all categories of mail destined for the United States—this includes letters, documents, and gift items valued up to USD 100—effective August 25, 2025. The move follows the U.S.’s removal of the longstanding “de minimis exemption,” which previously allowed imports under USD 800 to enter duty-free (The Siasat Daily, The…

Modi Makes First China Visit in 7 Years as Trade and Stability Take Centre Stage

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On August 31, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in China—his first visit in over seven years—to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. He began with bilateral talks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking a cautious yet symbolic thaw in India–China relations that had been strained by the 2020 border clashes (Reuters,…