This week in pictures:

- Thousands rally in support of Gaza hostages
- Russia and China's pacific 'power play'
- 1,600 villages submerged & over 1 million affected
- J&K: 33 Killed in Landslide near Vaishno Devi shrine
- Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across India



J&K: 33 Killed in Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine

Russia said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron had spoken in a manner unbecoming of a head of state when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin "an ogre at our gates".



Russia Ukraine War: Macron Urges Putin To Meet Zelensky, Accuses Him of Manipulating West | WION

India has emerged as Ukraine's top diesel supplier for July 2025, according to a report from the Kyiv-based oil market analytics firm NaftoRynok. Indian shipments accounted for 15.5% of Ukraine's total diesel imports for the month, a sharp increase from just 1.9% in July 2024.

India becomes Ukraine's biggest diesel supplier, as Trump wages tariff war on New Delhi over Russian oil

Russia said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron had spoken in a manner unbecoming of a head of state when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin "an ogre at our gates".


Russia Ukraine War: Macron Slams Putin Over Ukraine Talks, Accuses Him of Manipulating West | WION

Watch harrowing footage of Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro. Discover the details of the US $825 million arms package, including long-range missiles months from delivery. The war intensifies, stay informed!


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches another round of brutal drone strikes on Ukraine

Deadly explosions shook Kyiv as Russia launched its first sea drone strike, sinking a key Ukrainian flagship and escalating the ongoing conflict.


Zelensky: Russia planning major offensive in east Ukraine

Watch the footage and analysis of the dramatic escalation in the Black Sea. Following a deadly attack on Kyiv, Ukraine struck a Russian missile carrier near Crimea. Russia's response was unprecedented: a successful attack by a new sea drone, sinking the Ukrainian Navy's largest ship, the 'Simferopol'. We break down the chilling thermal camera footage and explore how this new drone technology is changing the face of modern naval combat.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv rocked by deadly explosions as war spreads to the seas

Watch harrowing footage of Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Dnipro. Discover the details of the US $825 million arms package, including long-range missiles months from delivery. The war intensifies,
stay informed!

Russia-Ukraine War: How Trump Is Profiting From Ukraine War

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's sea drone sinks Ukraine's largest warship 

Deadly explosions shook Kyiv as Russia launched its first sea drone strike, sinking a key Ukrainian flagship and escalating the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia unleashes first sea drone strike, sinks Ukrainian flagship

The US Department of State has approved a possible $825 million Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine that includes 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on August 28.



Russia Ukraine War: US Delivers 3,350 ERAM Missiles to Ukraine; $825 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

Russia  unleashed one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv since the war began killing at least 15 people, including 4 children.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky calls it a “deliberate killing of civilians” and says Moscow has rejected peace.
The EU, UK, and France have condemned the assault, even as the Kremlin insists it remains open to talks.
What does this mean for the future of peace negotiations?       

Russia-Ukraine war: 33 killed in deadly strike on Kyiv | Ukraine peace talks at risk?

Russia and China have conducted a joint submarine drill, showcasing deepening military cooperation and strategic alignment. The exercise highlights both nations' growing naval capabilities amid rising global tensions and signals a united front against Western influence in key maritime regions.

China-Russia launch joint submarine patrols | Britain's hunt for Russian super-sub

Deadly overnight Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have killed at least 18 people and injured dozens more. Among the targets hit were buildings housing the British Council and EU delegation offices, prompting strong international condemnation.

In response, both the UK and European Union summoned Russian ambassadors, calling the attacks "deliberate" and a "blow to peace efforts." European leaders, including UK PM Starmer and EU’s Ursula von der Leyen, vowed that the attacks would not go unanswered.

Russia bombs British council & EU offices in Kyiv | UK, EU summon ambassadors

Russia-Ukraine War: At least eighteen people, including 3 children, were killed, and several were injured after Russia launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president confirmed that one child is among those who lost their lives amid the attack.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches deadliest attack on Kyiv since Trump-Putin summit

Russia-Ukraine War: At least eighteen people, including 3 children, were killed, and several were injured after Russia launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president confirmed that one child is among those who lost their lives amid the attack.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches deadliest attack on Kyiv since Trump-Putin summit 

Russia-Ukraine War: At least fifteen people, including 3 children, were killed, and several were injured after Russia launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president confirmed that one child is among those who lost their lives amid the attack.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strike damages building of EU diplomatic mission in Kyiv 

Russia-Ukraine War: At least fifteen people, including 3 children, were killed, and several were injured after Russia launched an overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian president confirmed that one child is among those who lost their lives amid the attack.


Russia-Ukraine war: European leaders slam Russian attacks, latest strikes on Kyiv kill 15

Russia and China flex military muscle: Hold submarine drill

Russia has issued a stark warning to Europe to "stay out of Ukraine," intensifying regional tensions. Meanwhile, Ukraine is grappling with widespread power outages as critical infrastructure continues to be targeted, deepening the humanitarian crisis and raising international alarm over the ongoing conflict.


'Stay out of Ukraine': Russia warns Europe | Ukraine faces devastating power outages

German Eurofighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian IL-20 spy plane operating near NATO airspace over the Baltic Sea. Witness the dramatic moments as elite pilots respond to the incursion, showcasing NATO's rapid reaction capabilities. This incident highlights escalating tensions in the region and the constant vigilance required to protect sovereign skies. Watch the full story here.



Russia Sends Spy Plane Over The Baltic; German Jets Scrambled to Intercept | WION

Top Headlines of the Hour: 

- Kyiv: Three Dead in Russian Strikes
- Democrats Slam Trump's India Tariffs
- BNP Leader: Some trying to erase '1971' memories
- Bessent: India, US will unite
- J&K: Infiltration bid foiled near LoC
- Kim to attend China victory day parade


Kyiv: Three Dead in Russian Strikes | Democrats Slam Trump's India Tariffs | WION Headlines

After more than three years since Russia began its offensive in Ukraine, the economy is feeling the pinch on all fronts. While western sanctions target Russia's main revenue source – oil and gas, it's agriculture sector is also showing signs of strain. Experts are warning that the country is teetering on the edge of a recession.


Russia's economic gloom deepens: Faces worst harvest in 17 years

Two senior advisers to US President Donald Trump — Peter Navarro and Kevin Hassett — have sharply criticised India for continuing to import oil from Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, accusing New Delhi of undermining global stability and threatening future US-India ties. This comes even as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the relationship between the United States and India as “very complicated,” but expressed optimism that both countries would “eventually come together.” Peter Navarro, Trump's trade advisor, who previously called India “the maharaja of tariffs,” has now blamed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Ukraine war. Even when he was corrected by the news anchor, he maintained that it is ‘Modi’s war.' 


Trump Tariff Vs India: US Trade Advisor Calls Ukraine ‘Modi’s War’ Over Russian Oil

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J&K: 33 Killed in Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine

Russia Ukraine War: Macron Urges Putin To Meet Zelensky, Accuses Him of Manipulating West | WION

India now Ukraine's top diesel source as Trump wages tariff war over Russian oil

Russia Ukraine War: Macron Slams Putin Over Ukraine Talks, Accuses Him of Manipulating West | WION

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches another round of brutal drone strikes on Ukraine

Zelensky: Russia planning major offensive in east Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv rocked by deadly explosions as war spreads to the seas

Russia-Ukraine War: How Trump Is Profiting From Ukraine War

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's sea drone sinks Ukraine's largest warship

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia unleashes first sea drone strike, sinks Ukrainian flagship

Russia Ukraine War: US Delivers 3,350 ERAM Missiles to Ukraine; $825 Million Arms Sale to Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: 33 killed in deadly strike on Kyiv | Ukraine peace talks at risk?

China-Russia launch joint submarine patrols | Britain's hunt for Russian super-sub

Russia bombs British council & EU offices in Kyiv | UK, EU summon ambassadors

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches deadliest attack on Kyiv since Trump-Putin summit

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches deadliest attack on Kyiv since Trump-Putin summit

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strike damages building of EU diplomatic mission in Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine war: European leaders slam Russian attacks, latest strikes on Kyiv kill 15

Russia and China flex military muscle: Hold submarine drill

'Stay out of Ukraine': Russia warns Europe | Ukraine faces devastating power outages

Russia Sends Spy Plane Over The Baltic; German Jets Scrambled to Intercept | WION

Kyiv: Three Dead in Russian Strikes | Democrats Slam Trump's India Tariffs | WION Headlines

Russia's economic gloom deepens: Faces worst harvest in 17 years

Trump Tariff Vs India: US Trade Advisor Calls Ukraine ‘Modi’s War’ Over Russian Oil