2,557 Indians Evacuated from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan
2,557 Indian citizens were evacuated from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan, as confirmed by Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.3 sourcesSee all sources
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US Troops Warned: Phones Could Help Iran Target Bases
US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Admiral Brad Cooper warned troops that cellphone videos and social media posts could help Iran assess attack damage and plan follow-ups. Some troops in Jordan may have their phones confiscated due to operational security concerns.86 sourcesSee all sourcesRZD Fully Fulfills Railway Concession Obligations in Armenia
Russian Railways (RZD) has consistently met its obligations under the railway concession agreement in Armenia. The concession has provided Armenia with a modern railway, relieving its budget from restoration and maintenance costs. If the concession terms change or are terminated, RZD expects its investments to be returned.5 sourcesSee all sourcesNepal Leaders Urge Unity Amid Southern Plains Violence
Nepal's top political figures, including President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, have called for unity as violence in the southern plains, known as Madhes, continues. The unrest has claimed two lives in the past five days.2 sourcesSee all sourcesStudent Threatens Teachers with Machete, Gets Diversion
A 15-year-old Armenian student in Bludenz, Austria, threatened to behead his principal and class teacher with a machete on the school's internal platform due to feeling bullied. Despite the severity of the threat, the student received a diversion and was ordered to complete 60 hours of community service within six months.2 sourcesSee all sourcesHeavy Storms Trigger Landslides and Flooding in Sölden
Heavy storms on Wednesday evening in Sölden, Austria, led to landslides and flooding. Around 30 people were evacuated to safety after a landslide blocked a road near the Rofenhöfe. There was property damage, but no injuries. A wastewater treatment plant and several cars were also damaged. AT-Alert and civil defense alarm were briefly triggered for the municipality. The storms left the area around midnight.9 sourcesSee all sourcesNew Jersey Refuses DOJ Request for Noncitizen Voter Data
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has refused to provide the U.S. Department of Justice with information about approximately 6,600 noncitizens who were registered to vote in the state. The DOJ had requested names, dates of birth, addresses, nationalities, and registration dates of these individuals. Sherrill cited state and federal privacy laws as the reason for her refusal. The dispute comes after a software glitch led to the noncitizens being registered to vote, with around 400 believed to have cast ballots. The DOJ has stated that it will pursue the information through legal means.43 sourcesSee all sourcesPrefect of Turin Bans Camping in Susa and Bussoleno
The prefect of Turin has issued an ordinance banning camping in Susa and Bussoleno until August 2nd. The measure was taken for 'the protection of order and safety' in the area where No Tav activists had organized an event.7 sourcesSee all sourcesTrista Schroeder Promoted to General Counsel and COO of Sundance Institute
Trista Schroeder has been appointed as the new General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the Sundance Institute, effective immediately. She previously served as the Institute's General Counsel since 2020, providing legal and operational counsel during significant institutional changes.2 sourcesSee all sourcesTeck Names Dale Webb as Future CEO for Chile
Teck has appointed Dale Webb, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Operations for Latin America, as the future CEO for Chile. This appointment comes ahead of the expected merger between Teck and Anglo, slated to be completed between September 2026 and March 2027.4 sourcesSee all sourcesWout van Aert Wins First Stage of Tour of Denmark
Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) won the first stage of the Tour of Denmark, which took place between July 29 and August 2, after winning the sprint among a group of eight riders in the inaugural stage. The Belgian cyclist, who couldn't start the Tour de France due to an elbow injury, defeated Slovak Lukas Kubiš and Danish rider Henrik Pedersen in a sprint finish. The stage was 192.2 kilometers long, with the start and finish in Aalborg and three short climbs in the final 40 kilometers. The second stage will connect the municipalities of Glyngøre and Skive.14 sourcesSee all sourcesThree Iranian Revolutionary Guards Martyred in US Attack
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that three of its members were martyred in a US attack on August 8. The deceased are identified as Mahmoud Malajbari, Mohammad Reza Charaghi, and Jamal Amiiri. They were defending the borders of Iran when they were killed.15 sourcesSee all sourcesIndia Slams NYT Over 'Pakistani Kashmir' Headline
India criticized The New York Times for referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as 'Pakistani Kashmir' in a headline, calling the term misleading and incorrect. The Indian Embassy in the US reiterated that the region is an integral part of India and accused Pakistan of illegally occupying parts of the territory. The criticism followed a NYT report on unrest and local elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.24 sourcesSee all sourcesSpaceX Starship Prototype Explosion
SpaceX's Starship prototype SN8 experienced an explosion during its landing attempt following a high-altitude flight test on February 2, 2021. The test involved a controlled descent with propellant landing flip maneuver. Although the landing was unsuccessful, the test provided valuable data for SpaceX's ongoing Starship development program.22 sourcesSee all sourcesAndrew Garfield Laughs Off Questions About New Shaggy Look
Andrew Garfield was spotted in New York City with a new hairstyle that has drawn comparisons to the '80s film 'Teen Wolf'. When asked about his new look, Garfield laughed off the questions.2 sourcesSee all sourcesErdoğan Pledges Continued Support for Lebanese Armed Forces
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reiterated his country's commitment to supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces. In separate statements, Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey's assistance to the Lebanese military will continue without interruption, expressing willingness to join any regional security initiative.9 sourcesSee all sourcesUK Committee Blames Governments for Endangering Afghan Allies
A British parliamentary committee has criticized successive governments for endangering the lives of Afghan citizens who worked alongside British forces. The committee found that hundreds were incorrectly denied relocation to the UK due to years of administrative failure, cover-ups, and poor decision-making, leaving them at risk under Taliban rule.4 sourcesSee all sourcesPaul Durov Added to Russia's Extremist-Terrorist List
Paul Durov, the founder of Telegram, has been added to Russia's list of extremists and terrorists by Rosfinmonitoring. This move blocks Durov's bank accounts and financial assets in Russia and prohibits him from engaging in economic activity or using Russian banks. He is also banned from posting information about himself online. Durov has been charged with aiding terrorism under part 1.1 of article 205.1 of the RF Criminal Code, and is being sought internationally. The FSB alleges that Telegram's administration did not delete channels and bots used by Ukrainian special services and terrorist organizations for sabotage and terrorism in Russia.12 sourcesSee all sourcesSBU Detains Russian Agents Behind Odessa Terrorist Attacks
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and National Police have detained three individuals suspected of carrying out two terrorist attacks in Odessa on July 28. The attacks involved a remote-controlled car bomb and an explosion targeting a Ukrainian military. Among those detained are two students from a local technical college and a recidivist. The suspects used a video camera hidden in a juice box for surveillance.2 sourcesSee all sourcesPavel Durov Reacts to Being Listed as Terrorist and Extremist in Russia
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, has reacted to being included in Russia's list of terrorists and extremists. He posted a collage and a meme on his social media channels expressing his response to the situation.5 sourcesSee all sourcesIsraeli Soldiers Rebel, Leave Base
In Israel, a group of soldiers from the Givati Brigade stationed at the Sde Teiman military base rebelled against orders to dismantle a memorial site dedicated to their fallen comrades. They laid down their weapons and left the base, also leaving behind Palestinian prisoners from Gaza Strip who were being held there. The Israeli army has given them a deadline to return.2 sourcesSee all sourcesMan Arrested for Damaging Channel 12 Offices and Leaving Threatening Message
A 40-year-old man from Ramat Gan was arrested for causing damage to the entrance of Channel 12 news offices in Tel Aviv by throwing stones and leaving a threatening message directed at public figures and journalists. The investigation involved the Shin Bet and is ongoing.5 sourcesSee all sourcesMeta Stock Plunges on Massive AI Investment
Meta's stock price dropped significantly after the company announced plans to invest between $130 billion and $145 billion in AI this year. The investment, which missed Wall Street's Q2 earnings per share forecast and anticipated softer revenue in the current third quarter, has raised concerns among investors. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg insists on the long-term potential of AI advancements, but analysts warn that the company's strategy feels like 'throwing spaghetti at the wall'.20 sourcesSee all sourcesRussian MFA Calls Zelensky 'Non-Negotiable'
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as 'non-negotiable', stating that he has lost his subjectivity and capacity for legal action. The MFA also expressed hope that American authorities would 'rein in' Zelensky.12 sourcesSee all sources