The next major war may begin long before the first missile is fired, starting with jammed satellites, altered battlefield data, and cracked military encryption. Global superpowers are now racing to build unbreakable quantum communication shields before their digital kill chains are destroyed. Watch this video as we explain how Quantum computing promises immense processing power that could shatter modern cryptographic protections. In response, militaries are deploying Quantum Key Distribution systems to detect intrusions instantly and protect command links. At the same time, emerging quantum sensors threaten the stealth of submarines and even the most advanced fighter jets.

The invisible front: data becomes the deadliest weapon

British right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is awaiting deportation. U.S. officials said Yiannopoulos was issued a final removal order after failing to appear at an immigration hearing on July 22. He is reportedly being held in Louisiana pending deportation.

Milo Yiannopoulos detained at New Orleans airport

An Israeli airstrike in the occupied West Bank killed Hamas operative Qais Bitawi and two others, according to the Israeli military. Hamas confirmed Bitawi was one of its members and condemned the strike, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad also claimed him as a member.

Israel says Hamas operative Qais Bitawi & 2 others eliminated 

Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh has warned that the U.S. Central Bank may have more work to do if it is not confident that inflation is moving back to its 2 percent target. Speaking at the Jackson hole economic symposium, Warsh said recent inflation data had not shown a meaningful improvement in underlying price pressures.

Fed’s Warsh warns: more work needed on inflation

Haiti’s devastating gang violence is being fuelled by a vast illegal weapons pipeline, with high-powered firearms entering the country primarily from the United States. The United Nations estimates that between 270,000 and 500,000 illegal weapons are circulating in Haiti, highlighting the scale of the crisis as gangs continue to expand their control.

Haiti: US urges stronger action to curb armed group violence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be among the most closely watched engagements. The summit comes at a crucial time for regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi's visit is also aimed at strengthening India's ties with Central Asian nations and advancing New Delhi's diplomatic agenda ahead of key global summits.


SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi to attend 26th SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan on Aug 31 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran’s foreign trade has plunged by 25% to 35%, blaming US sanctions and a naval blockade of Iranian ports for the sharp decline.

US-Iran war: April ceasefire, June MoU yield no final peace deal 

The international community is stepping up humanitarian aid after deadly flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border following a glacial collapse. With more than 500 dead and over 1,900 missing, countries and relief agencies are sending emergency funding, supplies and specialised rescue teams.

Nepal floods: India sends third flight with relief material | MEA: 320 Indian nationals missing

Russian forces attacked an Epicentr shopping centre in the city of Zaporizhzhia on the morning of 28 August, sparking a fire covering around 2,000 sq m and injuring four people.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv region hit for second straight day 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29-30 for talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The visit will focus on strengthening India-Uzbekistan ties across trade, defence, energy, digital connectivity, education and investment.

SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi to hold talks with Uzbekistan prez

Nepal has issued an urgent warning after a dam upstream on the Tibetan side was reportedly breached, raising fears of another dangerous flood surge in the region. Authorities have urged security personnel, rescue workers and members of the public involved in relief operations to remain alert and immediately move to safer, higher ground. The fresh warning comes just days after a devastating glacial collapse triggered deadly flooding across parts of Nepal, causing widespread destruction and disrupting rescue and relief operations.

As concerns grow over rising water levels and possible additional flooding, authorities are closely monitoring the situation along vulnerable river systems and affected communities. Rescue teams are facing difficult conditions as they continue search and relief efforts in flood-hit areas.

Nepal floods: Several Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims killed

A deep partial lunar eclipse captivated skywatchers across several parts of the world as Earth’s shadow covered most of the Moon. With up to 96% of the lunar surface obscured, the rare celestial spectacle was visible across parts of the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, offering stunning views of the Moon passing through Earth’s shadow.

Deep Lunar Eclipse captivates global skywatchers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be among the most closely watched engagements. The summit comes at a crucial time for regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi's visit is also aimed at strengthening India's ties with Central Asian nations and advancing New Delhi's diplomatic agenda ahead of key global summits.

SCO Summit: SCO's role in a multi-polar world order

Ukraine is increasingly taking the war deep inside Russia with long-range strikes, while Britain and France are expanding support for Kyiv's long-range missile capability. Britain has agreed to share classified technology that could help Ukraine produce its own Storm Shadow-related missiles. Now, Moscow says this crosses a major red line and has warned it could target British military installations. At the same time, NATO countries have reported airspace incidents involving Russian-origin drones, while Moscow has denied deliberately targeting NATO territory. The result is a rapidly widening confrontation where the battlefield, Western military support & NATO's borders are becoming increasingly difficult to separate

Russia warns Britain: One step could trigger catastrophe 

As the U.S-Canada trade war intensifies, the battle is not limited to tariffs alone. The Trump administration again used social media to boast its supposed triumph over Canada. This turned into an unexpected Canadian comeback story.

American eagle stokes trade war with Canada's goose

Donald Trump has sparked attention after placing himself above George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in a ranking of U.S. presidents. The remarks have drawn criticism and renewed debate over Trump’s view of his own presidency, his political legacy and how his record compares with some of America’s most historically significant leaders.

Trump places him above George Washington & Abraham Lincoln

Putin warns direct strike on UK military bases: World War III fears rise

A publishing dispute has emerged over Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, prompting Penguin Random House India to issue a clarification. The controversy has drawn attention to questions surrounding the book’s publication, with the publisher addressing reports and concerns about the memoir and its status.

Sonia Gandhi memoir sparks publishing row, Penguin Random House issues clarification

Iran is facing growing regional pressure as tensions rise across the Middle East, with the UAE taking a more active position in the evolving confrontation. The developments highlight shifting alliances and increasing diplomatic and strategic pressure on Tehran, as regional powers respond to Iran’s expanding influence and ongoing tensions.

Iran faces pressure from all sides, UAE opens new front against Iran 

SCO Summit: PM Modi to hold bilaterals with SCO leaders

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating with Venezuela’s interim government to secure an ownership stake in several Venezuelan oil fields. The discussions reportedly cover more than a dozen productive fields holding around 90 billion barrels of proven reserves, roughly one-third of Venezuela’s total. The proposed arrangement could bring greater U.S. investment into Venezuela’s struggling oil industry while expanding American access to the country’s vast energy resources. Talks are ongoing, and no final agreement has been reached.

US seeks ownership stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed senior Tamil Nadu ministers on India’s ongoing efforts to assist and rescue Indian nationals affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. The meeting focused on coordinating with Nepalese authorities and ensuring the safe return of stranded and missing Tamil Nadu pilgrims. 

Nepal Floods: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri briefs TN ministers on rescue OPs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay broke a long-standing Assembly seating convention by leaving his designated chair near the Speaker and sitting alongside ministers in the front row. The unusual move marked a departure from the traditional seating arrangement followed by chief ministers in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. 

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay breaks tradition of CM sitting on a separate chair in assembly

Three major UK airports — Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted — have been hit by a cyber security incident after hackers accessed data linked to almost nine million people. Customer contact details, vehicle registrations and postcodes were reportedly obtained, with the attackers demanding a ransom.

Manchester Airports Group confirms major cybersecurity breach

SCO Summit: PM Modi to hold bilaterals with SCO leaders 

The catastrophic Nepal floods were linked to the collapse of a massive section of glacier near the Nepal–China border. Satellite analysis indicated that around 0.2 sq km of ice plunged approximately 1.2 km vertically, sending ice, rocks and sediment into the valley. The impact helped trigger a powerful debris flow and sudden flooding along the Lhende Khola and Bhotekoshi rivers. Scientists say recent snowmelt and unusually warm conditions may have contributed to the glacier’s instability.

The devastating floods in Nepal have left hundreds of people missing, including a significant number of tourists from India. Many Indian nationals were travelling through the affected areas when the flash floods struck, with rescue teams continuing efforts to locate and assist those unaccounted for.

Nepal Floods: Massive chunk of ice collapse about 1.2km vertically

The devastating floods in Nepal have left hundreds of people missing, including a significant number of tourists from India. Many Indian nationals were travelling through the affected areas when the flash floods struck, with rescue teams continuing efforts to locate and assist those unaccounted for.

Nepal Floods: Missing include hundreds of tourists from India

A landslide-formed lake on the Nepal-China border began overflowing, raising fears of another surge in areas already devastated by a deadly flash flood. Residents in Nepal’s Rasuwa district rushed to higher ground, while Chinese rescue teams temporarily withdrew to safety as authorities monitored the threat.

China dam burst causes panic: Rescue operations halted 

Mass kidnappings and armed violence are crippling Nigeria’s education system and eroding trust in the government. A new SBM Intelligence report says kidnappers collected 7.78 billion naira ($5.79 million) in ransoms between July 2025 and June 2026.


Nigeria: crime cripples education, erodes trust in Nigerian govt

SCO Summit: PM Modi to hold key bilateral talks with Putin, Xi & SCO leaders 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has postponed the decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw, taxi and cab drivers by one year. The move comes after talks with auto and taxi unions, offering relief to thousands of non-Marathi-speaking drivers across Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis pauses 'marathi' directive 

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The invisible front: data becomes the deadliest weapon

Milo Yiannopoulos detained at New Orleans airport

Israel says Hamas operative Qais Bitawi & 2 others eliminated

Fed’s Warsh warns: more work needed on inflation

Haiti: US urges stronger action to curb armed group violence

SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi to attend 26th SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan on Aug 31

US-Iran war: April ceasefire, June MoU yield no final peace deal

Nepal floods: India sends third flight with relief material | MEA: 320 Indian nationals missing

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv region hit for second straight day

SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi to hold talks with Uzbekistan prez

Nepal floods: Several Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims killed

Deep Lunar Eclipse captivates global skywatchers

SCO Summit: SCO's role in a multi-polar world order

Russia warns Britain: One step could trigger catastrophe

American eagle stokes trade war with Canada's goose

Trump places him above George Washington & Abraham Lincoln

Putin warns direct strike on UK military bases: World War III fears rise

Sonia Gandhi memoir sparks publishing row, Penguin Random House issues clarification

Iran faces pressure from all sides, UAE opens new front against Iran

SCO Summit: PM Modi to hold bilaterals with SCO leaders

US seeks ownership stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

Nepal Floods: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri briefs TN ministers on rescue OPs

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay breaks tradition of CM sitting on a separate chair in assembly

Manchester Airports Group confirms major cybersecurity breach

SCO Summit: PM Modi to hold bilaterals with SCO leaders

Nepal Floods: Massive chunk of ice collapse about 1.2km vertically