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Major global powers assembled in Bishkek for the SCO Summit. The focus remained on the forum’s stance on wars in Ukraine and Iran.&nbsp;One of the most important statements on this front came from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;During a bilateral meeting with Russian president on the sidelines of SCO, Indian Prime Minister said world must move from endless war to end of war.&nbsp;In a bilateral meeting with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Modi reiterated India’s support for all peace efforts.&nbsp;He urged Tehran to ensure peace and freedom of navigation.&nbsp;On the other hand, Pezeshkian asked Indian PM to use extensive contacts to help the dialogue process.&nbsp;Western leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, previously praised Modi's stance that today's era is not of war.&nbsp;Ukraine's President Zelensky has also previously urged PM Modi to help end the war.&nbsp;The SCO Summit has once again sparked diplomatic discussions regarding India's potential role in advancing peace efforts on both Ukraine and Iran fronts.&nbsp;New Delhi's multi-aligned foreign policy gives it a unique position in steering through the era of global polarisation.&nbsp;From Israel to Iran and from US to China and Russia, India has maintained critical diplomatic balance between different poles of emerging world order.&nbsp;Moving to the SCO roundtable, Indian Prime Minister defined three main pillars of SCO – security, connectivity and opportunity.&nbsp;He stressed on the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism and also emphasized that there should be no double standards in fight against terrorism.&nbsp;The final declaration of the summit mentioned the exact verbatim.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the Bishkek declaration, member states strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and emphasized that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable.&nbsp;The SCO also called on the international community to combat terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists.&nbsp;During the summit, several power dynamics were also at play.&nbsp;As leaders posed for a family photo, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin walked up to PM Modi, all three leaders had a brief chat and then took position on the podium.&nbsp;As all the leaders were interacting with each other, Pakistan's Prime Minister had an awkward moment.&nbsp;He was seen walking to the podium without interacting with anyone.&nbsp;Later Pakistan Prime Minister's X account posted a cropped picture showing him at the centre of the SCO family picture.&nbsp;In order to make Shehbaz Sharif a central figure, his office had to crop out half of the picture, leaving out leaders including Indian Prime Minister Modi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.&nbsp;From international issues to diplomatic power play, SCO 2026 emerged as a platform of convergence despite differences.&nbsp;From efforts to end wars to countering terrorism, it provides a critical forum for multilateral engagement.

During a bilateral meeting with Russian president on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world must move from endless war to end of war. In a bilateral with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Modi reiterated India’s support for all peace efforts.

Major global powers assembled in Bishkek for the SCO Summit. The focus remained on the forum’s stance on wars in Ukraine and Iran. One of the most important statements on this front came from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a bilateral meeting with Russian president on the sidelines of SCO, Indian Prime Minister said world must move from endless war to end of war. In a bilateral meeting with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Modi reiterated India’s support for all peace efforts. He urged Tehran to ensure peace and freedom of navigation. On the other hand, Pezeshkian asked Indian PM to use extensive contacts to help the dialogue process. Western leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, previously praised Modi's stance that today's era is not of war. Ukraine's President Zelensky has also previously urged PM Modi to help end the war. The SCO Summit has once again sparked diplomatic discussions regarding India's potential role in advancing peace efforts on both Ukraine and Iran fronts. New Delhi's multi-aligned foreign policy gives it a unique position in steering through the era of global polarisation. From Israel to Iran and from US to China and Russia, India has maintained critical diplomatic balance between different poles of emerging world order. Moving to the SCO roundtable, Indian Prime Minister defined three main pillars of SCO – security, connectivity and opportunity. He stressed on the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism and also emphasized that there should be no double standards in fight against terrorism. The final declaration of the summit mentioned the exact verbatim. In the Bishkek declaration, member states strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and emphasized that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. The SCO also called on the international community to combat terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists. During the summit, several power dynamics were also at play. As leaders posed for a family photo, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin walked up to PM Modi, all three leaders had a brief chat and then took position on the podium. As all the leaders were interacting with each other, Pakistan's Prime Minister had an awkward moment. He was seen walking to the podium without interacting with anyone. Later Pakistan Prime Minister's X account posted a cropped picture showing him at the centre of the SCO family picture. In order to make Shehbaz Sharif a central figure, his office had to crop out half of the picture, leaving out leaders including Indian Prime Minister Modi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. From international issues to diplomatic power play, SCO 2026 emerged as a platform of convergence despite differences. From efforts to end wars to countering terrorism, it provides a critical forum for multilateral engagement.

During a bilateral meeting with Russian president on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world must move from endless war to end of war. In a bilateral with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Modi reiterated India’s support for all peace efforts.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed admiration for the courage and resilience of the Iranian people in defending Iran's national interest. Speaking in a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Putin noted that Russia was seeking to assist Tehran during what he described as a difficult period. Pezeshkian meanwhile expressed confidence that Iran will emerge victorious.“We are trying to provide you with the assistance you need during this difficult time,” Putin said. “We have discussed this matter, and we are supplying you with the necessary equipment.”Putin said that Russia is supplying Tehran with "necessary equipment" and "essential goods," deliberately leaving it unconfirmed whether that assistance includes military material.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-officials-cosco-china-spying-military-communications-1788274722448">US accuses COSCO of using concealed equipment to gather military signals</a>Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to Russia for its support in Iran's campaign. He added that the relationship between Russia and Iran was not an “ordinary relationship” but rather a “strategic relationship”.&nbsp;“We appreciate and thank you for your positions at every stage, both during the period when the fighting and acts of aggression were taking place and under normal circumstances, when the United States was imposing sanctions on us, both at the United Nations and in international forums,” said Pezeshkian.&nbsp;Putin also expressed his desire to maintain trade and expand bilateral relations despite the current military and political environment. He also said that Russia attaches great importance to expanding cooperation with the Islamic Republic in the humanitarian sphere.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Iran’s resilience and said Moscow was providing Tehran with “necessary equipment” and essential goods.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed admiration for the courage and resilience of the Iranian people in defending Iran's national interest. Speaking in a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Putin noted that Russia was seeking to assist Tehran during what he described as a difficult period. Pezeshkian meanwhile expressed confidence that Iran will emerge victorious. “We are trying to provide you with the assistance you need during this difficult time,” Putin said. “We have discussed this matter, and we are supplying you with the necessary equipment.” Putin said that Russia is supplying Tehran with "necessary equipment" and "essential goods," deliberately leaving it unconfirmed whether that assistance includes military material. Also Read: US accuses COSCO of using concealed equipment to gather military signals Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to Russia for its support in Iran's campaign. He added that the relationship between Russia and Iran was not an “ordinary relationship” but rather a “strategic relationship”. “We appreciate and thank you for your positions at every stage, both during the period when the fighting and acts of aggression were taking place and under normal circumstances, when the United States was imposing sanctions on us, both at the United Nations and in international forums,” said Pezeshkian. Putin also expressed his desire to maintain trade and expand bilateral relations despite the current military and political environment. He also said that Russia attaches great importance to expanding cooperation with the Islamic Republic in the humanitarian sphere.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Iran’s resilience and said Moscow was providing Tehran with “necessary equipment” and essential goods.

Putin praises Iran’s resilience, says Russia providing Tehran with ‘necessary equipment’

India’s specialised tunnel rescue team started work at the Chilime and Langtang sites in coordination with the Nepali Army despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions and has made progress at two hydropower sites in flood-hit Nepal.&nbsp;The team established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed up to 185 metres at Langtang, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava.&nbsp;The envoy met India’s technical teams deployed for tunnel rescue operations on Monday and was briefed on their work at the Langtang and Chilime tunnels.“Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel,” he said in a post on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-hc-bars-solitary-confinement-for-imran-khan-and-wife-bushra-bibi-allows-family-visits-phone-calls-1788267752075">Pak HC bars solitary confinement for Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi, allows family visits, phone calls</a>&nbsp;At Langtang, the Indian team, along with Nepali forces, was able to probe up to 185 metres inside the tunnel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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India’s specialised tunnel rescue team established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed up to 185 metres at Langtang. A specialised Indian forensics team also continued its work in Kathmandu in coordination with the Nepal Police’s Forensic Science Laboratory.

India’s specialised tunnel rescue team started work at the Chilime and Langtang sites in coordination with the Nepali Army despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions and has made progress at two hydropower sites in flood-hit Nepal. The team established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed up to 185 metres at Langtang, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava. The envoy met India’s technical teams deployed for tunnel rescue operations on Monday and was briefed on their work at the Langtang and Chilime tunnels. “Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel,” he said in a post on X. Also Read: Pak HC bars solitary confinement for Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi, allows family visits, phone calls At Langtang, the Indian team, along with Nepali forces, was able to probe up to 185 metres inside the tunnel.

India’s specialised tunnel rescue team established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed up to 185 metres at Langtang. A specialised Indian forensics team also continued its work in Kathmandu in coordination with the Nepal Police’s Forensic Science Laboratory.

Indian tunnel rescue team makes progress at Chilime, Langtang hydropower sites in Nepal

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Two Trump administration officials have accused Chinese shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment to collect military communications, allegations Beijing denies.

Two senior officials in the Trump administration have accused China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment on its ships to spy on the military communications of nations along the coastline, including the US. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity and did not disclose any details about the military hardware used but said they were "sophisticated signals intelligence collection" platforms, not routine communications hardware. The officials alleged that COSCO had a decade-long intelligence-collection partnership with Beijing which allows China to collect communication signals from vessels and aircraft operating across Europe, North America and Asia. They claimed that it also allows China to monitor key shipping lanes and maritime routes crucial for trade and military navigation. The Chinese embassy in the US denied these allegations, saying that they were an attempt to vilify China. It claimed that China would never ask any company or individual to "collect or provide data, information or intelligence located abroad against local laws." "We oppose vilifying China by peddling the so-called 'intelligence collection' narrative, ‌which is ⁠totally baseless," said Liu Chang, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Washington. Also Read: Nepal floods: 1,010 dead, 4,000 missing; Kathmandu seeks climate compensation Washington has not provided any proof backing these allegations. A 2025 study published by the US Naval War College also claimed that China is using fishing and commercial shipping fleets for intelligence and surveillance gathering. Pentagon has previously listed COSCO as associated with the Chinese Military, though it did not sanction it. China's National Intelligence Law explicitly mandates that all domestic organisations and citizens must cooperate with state intelligence operations. COSCO remains one of the top global shipping companies, with roughly 10.6 per cent of the global market share. It also remains one of the largest shipping companies calling at US ports and maintains several terminal service joint ventures for container ships at US ports. The Trump administration last year planned to implement billions of dollars in port fees on Chinese shipping companies, ⁠including COSCO, in an effort to revitalise the atrophied US shipbuilding and maritime industries. But later decided against it following an October meeting with Xi, when they agreed to a one-year trade truce, which is likely to be over by October 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington in September 2026.

Two Trump administration officials have accused Chinese shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment to collect military communications, allegations Beijing denies.

US accuses COSCO of using concealed equipment to gather military signals

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US President Donald Trump thanked Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman for Dhaka’s Boeing aircraft commitment and expressed hope for an in-person meeting soon.

US President Donald Trump has sent a warm letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman thanking him for Dhaka's commitment to purchase Boeing aircraft, while expressing optimism about the country's future and signalling a desire to meet the premier in person soon. In the letter, dated August 31, 2026, and sent on White House letterhead, Trump conveyed his warmest regards and love to the people of Bangladesh, according to the Prime Minister's Press Wing. Trump thanked the Prime Minister for his decision to purchase Boeing aircraft, saying Boeing would not let Bangladesh down. The US president told Rahman that Boeing "will not let you down, and I will not forget," and expressed confidence in a bright future for Bangladesh. The Boeing Deal The letter follows an expansion of Bangladesh's aircraft procurement commitments to the United States. US Ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs Sergio Gor said in a post on X on August 30 that Trump and Rahman had reached an "incredible Deal" under which Bangladesh would significantly increase its initial order for Boeing aircraft, with Bangladesh committing to spend billions of dollars on additional aircraft, significantly increasing its initial order. However, Gor did not specify the number or models of aircraft involved, the total value of the commitment, or whether a purchase agreement had been formally signed. Gor's statement came nearly a month after his three-day official visit to Bangladesh from July 30 to August 1, during which he met senior government officials to discuss bilateral relations, trade and economic issues. Notably, Bangladesh had already increased its planned purchase of Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 back in July. Broader Bilateral Relationship This exchange builds on a warming US-Bangladesh relationship since Rahman took office. Trump had congratulated Rahman on February 18, following a February 9 signing of an "Agreement on Reciprocal Trade" under the prior interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. That deal reduced additional US "reciprocal tariffs" on select Bangladeshi exports from 20 per cent to 19 per cent, averting an earlier threat of 37 per cent tariffs, and included commitments on LNG purchases over fifteen years, the original acquisition of fourteen Boeing aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and expanded procurement of US military systems. In a February 18 letter, Trump had congratulated Rahman on his election victory and emphasised US intentions to deepen bilateral ties through trade, aviation cooperation and defence engagement, including provisions encouraging Bangladesh's Boeing procurement. Trump's latest letter closes with an expression of hope for an in-person meeting with Rahman "in the not too distant future," though no date has been announced.

US President Donald Trump thanked Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman for Dhaka’s Boeing aircraft commitment and expressed hope for an in-person meeting soon.

Trump thanks Bangladesh PM for Boeing deal, hints at meeting

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Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll crosses 900, missing count over 4,000 as rescue ops continue

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday (Aug 31), their first face-to-face meeting since a devastating war erupted in West Asia earlier this year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-iran-president-masoud-pezeshkian-to-meet-today-in-bishkek-1788142844851">READ MORE</a>

PM Modi, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to meet today in Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan's defence officers and representatives of the Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic on Monday shared their experience of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the officers highlighting the growing defence ties between India and Kyrgyzstan.Speaking to ANI, Captain Taalaibek of the Ministry of Defence of Kyrgyzstan said, "Meeting with the Prime Minister was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. It is not every day that you meet the Prime Minister of India, so it was great, and it was very good to have him here in Kyrgyzstan."

 ‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Kyrgyz defence officers on meeting PM

SCO Summit 2026 LIVE: In Kyrgyzstan, PM Modi will participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on August 31 and September 1. The summit, which marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, will see Modi highlight India’s priorities of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit and attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, showcasing Central Asia’s cultural heritage.

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Latest News Today Live Updates: PM Modi, Putin and Xi attend the SCO Summit in Bishkek. Nepal floods leave 919 dead and thousands missing, while Iran strikes US bases in Jordan after a US attack on Larak Island. Other key updates include a Greater Noida rape case

Latest News Today Live Updates: The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is underway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are attending the two-day event from August 31 to September 1, 2026. PM Modi will also meet Iran's President Pezeshkian A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside a sleeper bus by the vehicle’s driver and conductor in Greater Noida earlier this month, police said. The two accused have been arrested. Congress leaders from Tamil Nadu have threatened to resign from the state cabinet if chief minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) does not accept Rahul Gandhi as the next candidate for prime minister. Sonam Wangchuk, speaking to Prakhar Gupta on the PGX podcast, said CJP's leadership was deeply demoralised after the action and had asked him to help craft a message encouraging protesters to leave Jantar Mantar and return home. In Nepal, at least 919 people have been killed and over 4,800 remain missing in Nepal and China after a glacial collapse unleashed deadly flash floods across the border region. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country is making every effort to search for missing people following the mudslide disaster that occurred near the border crossing between Tibet and Nepal, Chinese media reports. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Canada on Sunday and addressed a large gathering in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), extolling the virtue of “unity in diversity.” Meanwhile, Iran’s Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting two US military bases in Jordan—the King Hussein Air Base and the Al Azraq Air Base—marking a major escalation in the regional conflict. This was in response to US military airstrike on Iran’s Larak Island that broke month-long lull in direct kinetic engagements between Washington and Tehran Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Latest News Today Live Updates: PM Modi, Putin and Xi attend the SCO Summit in Bishkek. Nepal floods leave 919 dead and thousands missing, while Iran strikes US bases in Jordan after a US attack on Larak Island. Other key updates include a Greater Noida rape case

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Five days after the flash floods that struck the Rasuwa and Nuwakot regions of Nepal, the number of dead and missing people is growing consistently. The death toll has reached 1,010 while 4,000 people remain missing, with 11,800 rescued. People are angry, blaming the Nepalese government and China. According to the Nepalese army, roughly 9,200 army personnel have been deployed across affected areas.&nbsp;Nepal’s news outlet Kathmandu Post is reporting that search and rescue operations have intensified at hydropower tunnels along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor. The army said 279 people were rescued alive from various hydropower projects immediately after the floods, including 221 from Upper Trishuli-3A and 33 from Upper Trishuli-1. Meanwhile, Nepal has launched a diplomatic campaign, following the devastation caused by the flood, asserting that post-disaster assistance should be treated as a matter of "moral liability", “not charity”.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-trust-first-ceo-appointment-three-candidates-1788265116523">Ram Temple trust to appoint first CEO; final decision expected on Wednesday</a>"We are paying the ultimate price for a global crisis we did not create. The rapid melting of glaciers and these catastrophic mountain tsunamis are direct consequences of global climate change," said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in an interview with Kantipur TV.&nbsp;"This is a matter of civilisational survival. If our Himalayan glaciers disappear, the water security of over two billion people in South Asia dependent on rivers like the Ganges and the Trishuli will be permanently compromised. We are advocating not just for Nepal, but for the survival of South Asian civilisation," he said.The minister identified the US, China and India as the three largest greenhouse gas emitters and said that they have a historical responsibility to compensate vulnerable nations like Nepal." Khanal said the finance ministry has officially dispatched a formal climate compensation claim letter to its international partners.

Nepal’s flood death toll has reached 1,010, with 4,000 people missing and 11,800 rescued as the army intensifies search operations.

Five days after the flash floods that struck the Rasuwa and Nuwakot regions of Nepal, the number of dead and missing people is growing consistently. The death toll has reached 1,010 while 4,000 people remain missing, with 11,800 rescued. People are angry, blaming the Nepalese government and China. According to the Nepalese army, roughly 9,200 army personnel have been deployed across affected areas. Nepal’s news outlet Kathmandu Post is reporting that search and rescue operations have intensified at hydropower tunnels along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor. The army said 279 people were rescued alive from various hydropower projects immediately after the floods, including 221 from Upper Trishuli-3A and 33 from Upper Trishuli-1. Meanwhile, Nepal has launched a diplomatic campaign, following the devastation caused by the flood, asserting that post-disaster assistance should be treated as a matter of "moral liability", “not charity”. Also Read: Ram Temple trust to appoint first CEO; final decision expected on Wednesday "We are paying the ultimate price for a global crisis we did not create. The rapid melting of glaciers and these catastrophic mountain tsunamis are direct consequences of global climate change," said Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in an interview with Kantipur TV. "This is a matter of civilisational survival. If our Himalayan glaciers disappear, the water security of over two billion people in South Asia dependent on rivers like the Ganges and the Trishuli will be permanently compromised. We are advocating not just for Nepal, but for the survival of South Asian civilisation," he said. The minister identified the US, China and India as the three largest greenhouse gas emitters and said that they have a historical responsibility to compensate vulnerable nations like Nepal." Khanal said the finance ministry has officially dispatched a formal climate compensation claim letter to its international partners.

Nepal’s flood death toll has reached 1,010, with 4,000 people missing and 11,800 rescued as the army intensifies search operations.

In major relief to the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a Pakistan court has barred any further solitary confinement for him and his wife, Bushra Bibi, while serving their prison sentences. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also directed the Adiala Jail authorities to facilitate family meetings with Khan as permitted under jail rules and make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons.&nbsp;The 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician and his wife are serving lengthy prison sentences in corruption and related cases at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.&nbsp;Khan’s sister, Aleema Khanum, had approached the court against the solitary confinement of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder, while Bushra Bibi’s daughter Mubashara Khawar Maneka filed a petition for relief to her.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-uk-pm-keir-starmer-to-step-down-as-mp-focus-on-international-affairs-1788264516443">Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP, focus on international affairs</a><h2>‘Provide newspapers and books, ensure medical facilities’</h2>&nbsp;Pronouncing the verdict, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro also directed the Adiala jail authorities to provide Khan with newspapers and books daily and ensure that he receives medical facilities in accordance with jail rules.&nbsp;The Adiala jail superintendent was asked to ensure implementation of the court’s directions and submit a compliance report within 15 days.&nbsp;The court had earlier reserved its verdict on August 6 on separate petitions filed by Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum and Bushra Bibi’s daughter Mubashra Khawar Maneka.&nbsp;&nbsp;Imran Khan has been in prison since August 2023 following convictions that he and his PTI party describe as politically motivated. His supporters and relatives have repeatedly alleged that authorities have restricted his access to family members and adequate medical care. The government has rejected such allegations.Imran’s wife Bushra Bibi was first jailed on January 31, 2024, after her conviction in a corruption-related case, and was released on bail on October 24 that year after nearly nine months in prison.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mulling-limited-strikes-to-prevent-iran-from-rebuilding-military-capabilities-in-strait-of-hormuz-1788202380409">Trump mulling limited strikes to prevent Iran from rebuilding military capabilities in Strait of Hormuz</a>&nbsp;She was again arrested on January 17, 2025, following her conviction in another corruption-related case and remains at Adiala Jail, having since received additional sentences in corruption-related cases.&nbsp;<h2>Khan's family filed contempt petition in Supreme Court&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Last month, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the government to shift Khan to the private-run Shifa International Hospital following months of concerns raised by his family and supporters over his health, particularly an eye condition diagnosed earlier this year.&nbsp;However, on the night of August 20-21, Khan was admitted to the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical procedure and diagnostic examinations instead of Shifa Hospital. He was subsequently taken back to Adiala Jail.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sanctions-pressure-on-tehran-can-work-without-chinese-cooperation-scott-bessent-1788192239582">Sanctions pressure on Tehran can work without Chinese cooperation: Scott Bessent</a>&nbsp;His family approached the court again and argued that the decision violated the Supreme Court's order, which directed that Khan remain admitted at the Islamabad hospital until the next hearing on September 16.The government defended its decision to take him to PIMS, citing security concerns.&nbsp;The contempt petition has been fixed for hearing on September 16 before a three-member bench comprising Justices Shahid Waheed, Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Ishtiaq Ibrahim. The same bench is also scheduled to hear pending cases concerning Khan’s health and family meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro directed the Adiala jail authorities to provide Khan with newspapers and books and ensure medical facilities in accordance with jail rules. It told jail superintendent to ensure implementation of the directions and submit a compliance report within 15 days.

In major relief to the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a Pakistan court has barred any further solitary confinement for him and his wife, Bushra Bibi, while serving their prison sentences. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also directed the Adiala Jail authorities to facilitate family meetings with Khan as permitted under jail rules and make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons. The 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician and his wife are serving lengthy prison sentences in corruption and related cases at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Khan’s sister, Aleema Khanum, had approached the court against the solitary confinement of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder, while Bushra Bibi’s daughter Mubashara Khawar Maneka filed a petition for relief to her. Also Read: Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP, focus on international affairs ‘Provide newspapers and books, ensure medical facilities’ Pronouncing the verdict, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro also directed the Adiala jail authorities to provide Khan with newspapers and books daily and ensure that he receives medical facilities in accordance with jail rules. The Adiala jail superintendent was asked to ensure implementation of the court’s directions and submit a compliance report within 15 days. The court had earlier reserved its verdict on August 6 on separate petitions filed by Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum and Bushra Bibi’s daughter Mubashra Khawar Maneka. Imran Khan has been in prison since August 2023 following convictions that he and his PTI party describe as politically motivated. His supporters and relatives have repeatedly alleged that authorities have restricted his access to family members and adequate medical care. The government has rejected such allegations. Imran’s wife Bushra Bibi was first jailed on January 31, 2024, after her conviction in a corruption-related case, and was released on bail on October 24 that year after nearly nine months in prison. Also Read: Trump mulling limited strikes to prevent Iran from rebuilding military capabilities in Strait of Hormuz She was again arrested on January 17, 2025, following her conviction in another corruption-related case and remains at Adiala Jail, having since received additional sentences in corruption-related cases. Khan's family filed contempt petition in Supreme Court Last month, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the government to shift Khan to the private-run Shifa International Hospital following months of concerns raised by his family and supporters over his health, particularly an eye condition diagnosed earlier this year. However, on the night of August 20-21, Khan was admitted to the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical procedure and diagnostic examinations instead of Shifa Hospital. He was subsequently taken back to Adiala Jail. Also Read: Sanctions pressure on Tehran can work without Chinese cooperation: Scott Bessent His family approached the court again and argued that the decision violated the Supreme Court's order, which directed that Khan remain admitted at the Islamabad hospital until the next hearing on September 16. The government defended its decision to take him to PIMS, citing security concerns. The contempt petition has been fixed for hearing on September 16 before a three-member bench comprising Justices Shahid Waheed, Naeem Akhtar Afghan, and Ishtiaq Ibrahim. The same bench is also scheduled to hear pending cases concerning Khan’s health and family meetings.

Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro directed the Adiala jail authorities to provide Khan with newspapers and books and ensure medical facilities in accordance with jail rules. It told jail superintendent to ensure implementation of the directions and submit a compliance report within 15 days.

Pak HC bars solitary confinement for Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi, allows family visits, phone calls

A video showing a Pakistani man filming himself in his supposed self-driving car as the vehicle suddenly lost control and crashed into a parked police vehicle in Islamabad’s D-Chowk has gone viral online. Despite the crash, the SP of City Zone, Dr Ayaz Hussain, said that they have decided not to pursue any offence.&nbsp;The man has been identified as a technology enthusiast and a student of computer engineering, Ehsan Zafar of Abbottabad and the video was uploaded by journalist Muhammad Aalijah on Sunday. Aalijah was invited by Ehsan to report on his innovation. As Aalijah was explaining the features of the car, the video also shows Aalijah pulling the handbrake in an attempt to prevent the car from hitting the police van, but his efforts prove futile.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-jairam-ramesh-gdp-data-statistical-gymnastics-1788256943193">Congress calls latest GDP data ‘statistical gymnastics’, accuses Modi government of manipulating growth figures</a><h2>Why did the car lose control?</h2>“Everything was fine until a technical fault occurred due to an internet disruption, causing the car to go out of control and crash into a police vehicle,” said Aalijah. The car was controlled remotely over the internet, and suddenly a disruption of the connection resulted in the loss of control.Ehsan said that it was his personal project, on which he had been working since 2018 in his personal lab at home. According to him, while communicating with the camera, he pressed the wrong command, resulting in the crash.&nbsp;The police said that they have enquired into the viral video and said they have found no evidence of any commission of an offence. SP Hussain said that it was a “human mistake” and Islamabad Police considers this youth an asset for the country.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">سوشل میڈیا پر پولیس وین سے ٹکرانے والی گاڑی کی وائرل ویڈیو کا معاملہ۔ پولیس گاڑی سے ٹکرانے والی گاڑی کے معاملے پر ایس پی سٹی زون ڈاکٹر ایاز حسین کا نوجوان کے ہمراہ ویڈیو پیغام ملاحظہ کیجیے۔<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WeRIslamabadPolice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRIslamabadPolice</a> <a href="https://t.co/wnbkNaP102">pic.twitter.com/wnbkNaP102</a>&mdash; Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) <a href="https://x.com/ICT_Police/status/2094696818458403058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A Pakistani tech enthusiast’s remotely controlled ‘self-driving’ car crashed into a police vehicle in Islamabad after a technical glitch, with the video going viral.

A video showing a Pakistani man filming himself in his supposed self-driving car as the vehicle suddenly lost control and crashed into a parked police vehicle in Islamabad’s D-Chowk has gone viral online. Despite the crash, the SP of City Zone, Dr Ayaz Hussain, said that they have decided not to pursue any offence. The man has been identified as a technology enthusiast and a student of computer engineering, Ehsan Zafar of Abbottabad and the video was uploaded by journalist Muhammad Aalijah on Sunday. Aalijah was invited by Ehsan to report on his innovation. As Aalijah was explaining the features of the car, the video also shows Aalijah pulling the handbrake in an attempt to prevent the car from hitting the police van, but his efforts prove futile. Also Read: Congress calls latest GDP data ‘statistical gymnastics’, accuses Modi government of manipulating growth figures Why did the car lose control? “Everything was fine until a technical fault occurred due to an internet disruption, causing the car to go out of control and crash into a police vehicle,” said Aalijah. The car was controlled remotely over the internet, and suddenly a disruption of the connection resulted in the loss of control. Ehsan said that it was his personal project, on which he had been working since 2018 in his personal lab at home. According to him, while communicating with the camera, he pressed the wrong command, resulting in the crash. The police said that they have enquired into the viral video and said they have found no evidence of any commission of an offence. SP Hussain said that it was a “human mistake” and Islamabad Police considers this youth an asset for the country.

A Pakistani tech enthusiast’s remotely controlled ‘self-driving’ car crashed into a police vehicle in Islamabad after a technical glitch, with the video going viral.

How Pakistani 'man's self-driving car' hit a police vehicle?

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he is standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it had been a huge honour and privilege to represent the constituency for 11 years and sharing that he now intends to turn his focus to international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls.&nbsp;Starmer posted a statement on his X account, following weeks of speculation about whether he would remain as MP after standing down as prime minister earlier in the summer, with Andy Burnham replacing him.&nbsp;Starmer’s move will trigger a by-election in the London seat.&nbsp;In his statement, Starmer said he was ready to “pass the baton to a successor”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It has been an honour and a privilege to represent Holborn and St Pancras for the last 11 years. My statement. <a href="https://t.co/xzu4xcIno2">pic.twitter.com/xzu4xcIno2</a>&mdash; Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://x.com/Keir_Starmer/status/2094750480492609634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-mulling-limited-strikes-to-prevent-iran-from-rebuilding-military-capabilities-in-strait-of-hormuz-1788202380409">Trump mulling limited strikes to prevent Iran from rebuilding military capabilities in Strait of Hormuz</a>&nbsp;“Over the summer, I have had time to reflect and consider my future. I have decided that now is the right time to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras and hand the baton over to a successor,” he said.&nbsp;“It has been a huge honour and privilege to represent the best constituency in the country and to have taken over from Frank Dobson, who was such a great constituency MP and a member of the last Labour government,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sanctions-pressure-on-tehran-can-work-without-chinese-cooperation-scott-bessent-1788192239582">Sanctions pressure on Tehran can work without Chinese cooperation: Scott Bessent</a>&nbsp;He said that he will now focus on other things, and that will be international affairs, including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world.&nbsp;“I will also continue, as I have done for a long time now with others, to work on combating violence against women and girls; that is an issue that matters to me hugely,” he said.&nbsp;"It's work I started before I became an MP and it's work I'm keen to continue after I'm an MP. So international affairs on the one hand, and continuing my work on violence against women and girls on the other.”

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted a statement on his X account, following weeks of speculation about whether he would remain as MP after standing down as prime minister earlier in the summer, with Andy Burnham replacing him.

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he is standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it had been a huge honour and privilege to represent the constituency for 11 years and sharing that he now intends to turn his focus to international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls. Starmer posted a statement on his X account, following weeks of speculation about whether he would remain as MP after standing down as prime minister earlier in the summer, with Andy Burnham replacing him. Starmer’s move will trigger a by-election in the London seat. In his statement, Starmer said he was ready to “pass the baton to a successor”.

Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted a statement on his X account, following weeks of speculation about whether he would remain as MP after standing down as prime minister earlier in the summer, with Andy Burnham replacing him.

Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP, focus on international affairs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated for peace, dialogue, and diplomacy in his direct conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid Moscow's prolonged war with Ukraine. On several occasions since 2022, the year when the war began, PM Modi has issued statements on public platform while sharing stage with Putin and batted for the cessation of hostilities. As of today (Sep 1), the war has been going on for 4 years, 6 months, and 8 days.<h2>Aug 31, 2026: PM Modi talks about ending war with Putin at SCO Summit</h2>PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting takes place at a critical time for India as New Delhi seeks to balance its longstanding strategic partnership with Russia, its ties with Iran and its ongoing engagement with the administration of US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/sco-summit-2026-pm-modi-xi-putin-other-global-leaders-sign-sco-declaration-1788253521760">SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi, Xi, Putin &amp; other global leaders sign SCO Declaration</a>&nbsp;During the meeting, PM Modi issued an important statement while speaking to Putin. He told the Russian president, “Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war towards an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. Modi added that the “land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace."<h2>September 2022: PM Modi says it is ‘not an era of war’</h2>During a bilateral meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in 2022, PM Modi delivered his first public statement on the ending of war and emphasized that "democracy, diplomacy, and dialogue" are the tools that keep the world together, highlighting global concerns over food, fuel, and fertilizer security. PM Modi told Putin, “I know that todays era is not of war and we have spoken to you many times on the phone that democracy, diplomacy and dialogue are such things that touch the world. Today we will get a chance to discuss how we can move forward on the path of peace in the coming days.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-pm-modi-tells-sco-dismantle-terrorism-s-entire-ecosystem-1788243680906">Indian PM Modi tells SCO: Dismantle terrorism’s ‘entire ecosystem’</a><h2>October 2024: "Problems should be resolved peacefully"</h2>(Kazan, Russia) –During a bilateral meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia in 2024, PM Modi reiterated India's position for peace. He reiterated India’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that the issues must be resolved through peaceful means. PM Modi affirmed India’s readiness to offer all possible cooperation in pursuing peace and stability in the region. “I have been in constant touch with you regarding the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As I have said earlier, we believe that problems should be resolved peacefully. We fully support the early establishment of peace and stability, and all our efforts prioritize humanity. India is ready to provide all possible cooperation in the times to come,” PM Modi said.<h2>July 2024: "No solution on the battlefield"</h2>On his first official visit to Russia since the invasion began, PM Modi during his visit to Russian capital Moscow in 2024, PM Modi used a private dinner and official talks to convey a firmer stance on the human cost of the conflict. Modi told Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and that peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets. Putin had also thanked Prime Minister Modi for trying to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.&nbsp;"I believe there is no peace on the battlefield and solutions to the war must be found through dialogue. We spoke frankly and sensed a new thinking from our talks," PM Modi had told Putin, adding that "India is in favour of Peace, and I want to tell the international community that after my talks with my friend Putin I am filled with hope in this."&nbsp;Putin thanked Modi for trying to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis. “I am grateful to you for the attention you pay to the most pressing issues, particularly trying to find ways to resolve the Ukraine crisis, primarily through peaceful means,” Putin was quoted as saying by the official TASS news agency.

PM Modi met Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek and urged an end to the Ukraine war, stressing peace, dialogue and diplomacy. Modi said every day of war sets humanity back and invoked Gandhi and Buddha’s message of peace.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated for peace, dialogue, and diplomacy in his direct conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid Moscow's prolonged war with Ukraine. On several occasions since 2022, the year when the war began, PM Modi has issued statements on public platform while sharing stage with Putin and batted for the cessation of hostilities. As of today (Sep 1), the war has been going on for 4 years, 6 months, and 8 days. Aug 31, 2026: PM Modi talks about ending war with Putin at SCO Summit PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting takes place at a critical time for India as New Delhi seeks to balance its longstanding strategic partnership with Russia, its ties with Iran and its ongoing engagement with the administration of US President Donald Trump. Also Read: SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi, Xi, Putin & other global leaders sign SCO Declaration During the meeting, PM Modi issued an important statement while speaking to Putin. He told the Russian president, “Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war towards an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. Modi added that the “land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace." September 2022: PM Modi says it is ‘not an era of war’ During a bilateral meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in 2022, PM Modi delivered his first public statement on the ending of war and emphasized that "democracy, diplomacy, and dialogue" are the tools that keep the world together, highlighting global concerns over food, fuel, and fertilizer security. PM Modi told Putin, “I know that todays era is not of war and we have spoken to you many times on the phone that democracy, diplomacy and dialogue are such things that touch the world. Today we will get a chance to discuss how we can move forward on the path of peace in the coming days.” Also Read: Indian PM Modi tells SCO: Dismantle terrorism’s ‘entire ecosystem’ October 2024: "Problems should be resolved peacefully" (Kazan, Russia) –During a bilateral meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia in 2024, PM Modi reiterated India's position for peace. He reiterated India’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that the issues must be resolved through peaceful means. PM Modi affirmed India’s readiness to offer all possible cooperation in pursuing peace and stability in the region. “I have been in constant touch with you regarding the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As I have said earlier, we believe that problems should be resolved peacefully. We fully support the early establishment of peace and stability, and all our efforts prioritize humanity. India is ready to provide all possible cooperation in the times to come,” PM Modi said. July 2024: "No solution on the battlefield" On his first official visit to Russia since the invasion began, PM Modi during his visit to Russian capital Moscow in 2024, PM Modi used a private dinner and official talks to convey a firmer stance on the human cost of the conflict. Modi told Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and that peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets. Putin had also thanked Prime Minister Modi for trying to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis. "I believe there is no peace on the battlefield and solutions to the war must be found through dialogue. We spoke frankly and sensed a new thinking from our talks," PM Modi had told Putin, adding that "India is in favour of Peace, and I want to tell the international community that after my talks with my friend Putin I am filled with hope in this." Putin thanked Modi for trying to help find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis. “I am grateful to you for the attention you pay to the most pressing issues, particularly trying to find ways to resolve the Ukraine crisis, primarily through peaceful means,” Putin was quoted as saying by the official TASS news agency.

PM Modi met Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek and urged an end to the Ukraine war, stressing peace, dialogue and diplomacy. Modi said every day of war sets humanity back and invoked Gandhi and Buddha’s message of peace.

From 'not an era of war' to 'end of war': 4 times PM Modi urged Russia's Putin to stop Ukraine conflict

Democrats’ chances of taking control of the US Senate in the midterm elections of November have increased. Both recent polling and prediction markets have given the odds between roughly 42 per cent and 51 per cent. Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats to Democrats’ 47, which &nbsp;includes independents who caucus with Democrats. A four-seat gain is all it would take for the Dems to secure an outright 51-seat majority. A 50-50 Senate will not be good for them, as the Republican Vice President JD Vance - who chairs the upper house - would cast the tie-breaking vote. If the predictions come true, Donald Trump could become a lame-duck president, with the Democratic-majority Congress checkmating his legislative agenda, leaving the executive orders as the only path to implement his wishes.<h2>Prediction markets, election models put Democratic control at around 48-51 per cent</h2>Both Kalshi and Polymarket have shown near-even odds, while PredictIt and aggregated electionbettingodds.com have similarly placed the Senate race close to 50-50. This is a departure from a year ago, when Democrats' chances were only around 18 per cent. The various election models are currently showing a competitive picture, with Decision Desk HQ giving Democrats roughly a 48 per cent chance of control. The Economist put the figure around 46-50 per cent. The Fred Cornell gave a cautious 42 per cent chance for the Dems.&nbsp;Sabato’s Crystal Ball sees better chances for Dems if the current generic-ballot conditions, where they lead nationally by 6-7 points, persist.&nbsp;The Cook Political Report rates the Senate as a toss-up because of their momentum in traditionally red states.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-trump-declare-national-emergency-to-nationalise-midterm-elections-critics-think-so-and-supporters-want-him-to-1787497512485">Will Trump declare national emergency to 'nationalise' midterm elections? Critics think so, and supporters want him to</a><h2>North Carolina: A key to Democratic path to majority in Senate</h2>Democrats’ clearest route to 51 seats involves holding their existing seats while winning four Republican-held seats: North Carolina, Maine, Ohio and Alaska. They could also win in Iowa and Texas. But North Carolina is being seen as their strongest pickup opportunity. After Republican Senator Thom Tillis’ retirement, former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is heavily favoured in many forecasts. As per the various predictions, the Democratic win probability ranges from roughly 78 per cent to more than 90 per cent.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-day-taking-shape-as-primary-season-continues-35-senate-seats-up-for-elections-1780413104198/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-day-taking-shape-as-primary-season-continues-35-senate-seats-up-for-elections-1780413104198/embed</a>Another major state for Dems is Maine, where Republican Senator Susan Collins faces a Democratic challenge and have estimated chance of victory at the 60-76 per cent range.Ohio is proving to be an even contest. Alaska is competitive too, with Democrat Mary Peltola mounting a strong challenge against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan.Iowa and Texas could be additional gains, though the races there are tougher. Iowa could be either a toss-up or Republican-leaning.Republican-leaning Texas has some strong Democrat candidates like James Talarico.But the Democrats would need to hold Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire, while trying to make gains in the states discussed above. Some of the analysis, however, says that they can afford to lose one difficult contest and still reach 51.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-midterms-iran-deal-ken-paxton-texas-primary-1779946206827">Trump says he ‘doesn’t care about midterms’, claims Iran desperate for deal</a><h2>House of Representatives tilts Democratic</h2>The wind is favourable for Democrats in the House of Representatives, where Republicans currently have a narrow majority of around 218 to 212, with vacancies. A small net gain for Dems in the midterms - three to six seats- &nbsp;can help them reach the 218 mark.Prediction markets put Democratic control of the House at roughly 80-85 per cent or higher. The Economist model has placed Democratic chances near 90 per cent, with a median projection showing a gain of about 35 seats for them.Generic-ballot polling has consistently given Democrats a mid- to high-single-digit advantage.&nbsp;Despite mid-decade redistricting complicating parts of the US election map, the national political environment and historical midterm losses suffered by the president’s party could give Democrats enough momentum to regain control of both chambers.

Democrats’ chances of retaking the Senate are high, if one goes by the recent predictions. House prospects strongly favour them too. Senate races to watch for are in North Carolina, Maine, Ohio, Alaska and Texas

Democrats’ chances of taking control of the US Senate in the midterm elections of November have increased. Both recent polling and prediction markets have given the odds between roughly 42 per cent and 51 per cent. Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats to Democrats’ 47, which includes independents who caucus with Democrats. A four-seat gain is all it would take for the Dems to secure an outright 51-seat majority. A 50-50 Senate will not be good for them, as the Republican Vice President JD Vance - who chairs the upper house - would cast the tie-breaking vote. If the predictions come true, Donald Trump could become a lame-duck president, with the Democratic-majority Congress checkmating his legislative agenda, leaving the executive orders as the only path to implement his wishes. Prediction markets, election models put Democratic control at around 48-51 per cent Both Kalshi and Polymarket have shown near-even odds, while PredictIt and aggregated electionbettingodds.com have similarly placed the Senate race close to 50-50. This is a departure from a year ago, when Democrats' chances were only around 18 per cent. The various election models are currently showing a competitive picture, with Decision Desk HQ giving Democrats roughly a 48 per cent chance of control. The Economist put the figure around 46-50 per cent. The Fred Cornell gave a cautious 42 per cent chance for the Dems. Sabato’s Crystal Ball sees better chances for Dems if the current generic-ballot conditions, where they lead nationally by 6-7 points, persist. The Cook Political Report rates the Senate as a toss-up because of their momentum in traditionally red states. Also read: Will Trump declare national emergency to 'nationalise' midterm elections? Critics think so, and supporters want him to North Carolina: A key to Democratic path to majority in Senate Democrats’ clearest route to 51 seats involves holding their existing seats while winning four Republican-held seats: North Carolina, Maine, Ohio and Alaska. They could also win in Iowa and Texas. But North Carolina is being seen as their strongest pickup opportunity. After Republican Senator Thom Tillis’ retirement, former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is heavily favoured in many forecasts. As per the various predictions, the Democratic win probability ranges from roughly 78 per cent to more than 90 per cent. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-day-taking-shape-as-primary-season-continues-35-senate-seats-up-for-elections-1780413104198/embed Another major state for Dems is Maine, where Republican Senator Susan Collins faces a Democratic challenge and have estimated chance of victory at the 60-76 per cent range. Ohio is proving to be an even contest. Alaska is competitive too, with Democrat Mary Peltola mounting a strong challenge against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Iowa and Texas could be additional gains, though the races there are tougher. Iowa could be either a toss-up or Republican-leaning. Republican-leaning Texas has some strong Democrat candidates like James Talarico. But the Democrats would need to hold Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire, while trying to make gains in the states discussed above. Some of the analysis, however, says that they can afford to lose one difficult contest and still reach 51. Also read: Trump says he ‘doesn’t care about midterms’, claims Iran desperate for deal House of Representatives tilts Democratic The wind is favourable for Democrats in the House of Representatives, where Republicans currently have a narrow majority of around 218 to 212, with vacancies. A small net gain for Dems in the midterms - three to six seats- can help them reach the 218 mark. Prediction markets put Democratic control of the House at roughly 80-85 per cent or higher. The Economist model has placed Democratic chances near 90 per cent, with a median projection showing a gain of about 35 seats for them. Generic-ballot polling has consistently given Democrats a mid- to high-single-digit advantage. Despite mid-decade redistricting complicating parts of the US election map, the national political environment and historical midterm losses suffered by the president’s party could give Democrats enough momentum to regain control of both chambers.

Democrats’ chances of retaking the Senate are high, if one goes by the recent predictions. House prospects strongly favour them too. Senate races to watch for are in North Carolina, Maine, Ohio, Alaska and Texas

Will Trump become a lame-duck president? Democrats’ Senate comeback, House majority chances in midterm elections gather pace

A tribal initiation ceremony in South Africa where teenage boys are circumcised has left 43 boys dead and dozens more mutilated. The centuries-old ritual routinely causes deaths and injuries despite intense government campaigns and law enforcement crackdowns. The circumcisions are often performed at illicit traditional camps by non-qualified operators who use unsterilised razor blades and spears.&nbsp;The ritual is practised by the Xhosa ethnic group and known as Ulwaluko. Young boys spend nearly a month at bush camps where the circumcisions are performed. Professional surgeons ensure proper hygiene while performing the circumcisions. However, untrained players have also entered the scene and do not follow basic protocols, which has created a major health crisis linked to the practice.<h2>Deaths distribution in Africa circumcisions</h2>As per data from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, 36 deaths were recorded in the Eastern Cape province, while the rest were reported from the North West and Western Cape. In 2025, 93 boys lost their lives. In comparison, the fatalities have dropped this year. However, the government was aiming for "zero deaths" in 2026, but has failed.&nbsp;In the last decade, gangrene and infection have led to more than 1,000 penile amputations owing to the horrific practice. Critics have slammed the government for failing to track down these camps, most of which are located in rural areas. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) spokesperson Xolile Ndevu said that the deaths should be declared a “national disaster.”<h2>Political blame game&nbsp;</h2>Meanwhile, Mamkeli Ngam, an Eastern Cape spokesperson, said that the government is not responsible and that "it's a family issue, a parental issue and a community issue working hand-in-hand with traditional leaders." Communities like the Bukusu and Maasai also practice male circumcision in other parts of Africa. However, authorities there have largely succeeded in integrating clinical oversight into traditional ceremonies.

A tribal practice of circumcising teenage boys at bush camps in South Africa has led to 43 deaths this year. Last year, this number was 93, but the government had vowed to bring it down to zero. However, illegal bush camps continue to be a problem.

A tribal initiation ceremony in South Africa where teenage boys are circumcised has left 43 boys dead and dozens more mutilated. The centuries-old ritual routinely causes deaths and injuries despite intense government campaigns and law enforcement crackdowns. The circumcisions are often performed at illicit traditional camps by non-qualified operators who use unsterilised razor blades and spears. The ritual is practised by the Xhosa ethnic group and known as Ulwaluko. Young boys spend nearly a month at bush camps where the circumcisions are performed. Professional surgeons ensure proper hygiene while performing the circumcisions. However, untrained players have also entered the scene and do not follow basic protocols, which has created a major health crisis linked to the practice. Deaths distribution in Africa circumcisions As per data from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, 36 deaths were recorded in the Eastern Cape province, while the rest were reported from the North West and Western Cape. In 2025, 93 boys lost their lives. In comparison, the fatalities have dropped this year. However, the government was aiming for "zero deaths" in 2026, but has failed. In the last decade, gangrene and infection have led to more than 1,000 penile amputations owing to the horrific practice. Critics have slammed the government for failing to track down these camps, most of which are located in rural areas. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) spokesperson Xolile Ndevu said that the deaths should be declared a “national disaster.” Political blame game Meanwhile, Mamkeli Ngam, an Eastern Cape spokesperson, said that the government is not responsible and that "it's a family issue, a parental issue and a community issue working hand-in-hand with traditional leaders." Communities like the Bukusu and Maasai also practice male circumcision in other parts of Africa. However, authorities there have largely succeeded in integrating clinical oversight into traditional ceremonies.

A tribal practice of circumcising teenage boys at bush camps in South Africa has led to 43 deaths this year. Last year, this number was 93, but the government had vowed to bring it down to zero. However, illegal bush camps continue to be a problem.

43 teenage boys die of botched mass circumcisions in South Africa

A technology demonstration in Islamabad took an unexpected turn when an experimental remotely controlled car lost its connection and crashed into a parked police vehicle, turning a showcase of Pakistani innovation into a viral social media spectacle. Journalist Muhammad Aalijah was documenting the vehicle at D-Chowk, Islamabad, when the car suddenly lost control. Footage from the demonstration shows the vehicle moving forward before its steering appeared to malfunction. Aalijah can also be seen attempting to pull the handbrake, but the vehicle ultimately collided with a police van parked alongside the road.&nbsp;The demonstration was aimed at showcasing a technology-based automated driving project developed by Abbottabad-based technology enthusiast Ehsan Zafar. Aalijah had been invited to cover Zafar’s innovation and document the demonstration. Speaking to Dawn, Aalijah said the demonstration had been proceeding normally until an internet-related technical issue affected the vehicle. "Everything was fine until a technical fault occurred due to an internet disruption, causing the car to go out of control and crash into a police vehicle," he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/will-eggs-get-more-expensive-this-winter-ethanol-push-puts-maize-supply-under-pressure-1788241723900">Will eggs get more expensive this winter? Ethanol push puts maize supply under pressure</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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According to Aalijah, the vehicle was not a fully autonomous car in the conventional sense. Instead, it was being operated remotely through an internet connection. When the connection was suddenly interrupted, the remote operator lost control of the vehicle. The incident occurred around Islamabad’s D-Chowk, a prominent location near several key government buildings. Videos of the crash quickly circulated on social media platforms, with users turning the unexpected failure into a wave of jokes, memes and viral reactions.&nbsp;Aalijah later provided additional context about the incident on social media, explaining that the vehicle was being operated using satellite and internet connectivity. "The vehicle was operating via satellite and the internet. However, as soon as the internet connection was disconnected during remote operation, the vehicle went out of control and crashed into a police vehicle," he said.

A remote-controlled car crashed into a police vehicle during a technology demonstration at Islamabad’s D-Chowk after an internet connection failed

A technology demonstration in Islamabad took an unexpected turn when an experimental remotely controlled car lost its connection and crashed into a parked police vehicle, turning a showcase of Pakistani innovation into a viral social media spectacle. Journalist Muhammad Aalijah was documenting the vehicle at D-Chowk, Islamabad, when the car suddenly lost control. Footage from the demonstration shows the vehicle moving forward before its steering appeared to malfunction. Aalijah can also be seen attempting to pull the handbrake, but the vehicle ultimately collided with a police van parked alongside the road. The demonstration was aimed at showcasing a technology-based automated driving project developed by Abbottabad-based technology enthusiast Ehsan Zafar. Aalijah had been invited to cover Zafar’s innovation and document the demonstration. Speaking to Dawn, Aalijah said the demonstration had been proceeding normally until an internet-related technical issue affected the vehicle. "Everything was fine until a technical fault occurred due to an internet disruption, causing the car to go out of control and crash into a police vehicle," he said. Also Read: Will eggs get more expensive this winter? Ethanol push puts maize supply under pressure Watch the video here

An experimental remote-controlled car lost internet connectivity during an Islamabad tech demo and crashed into a parked police vehicle at D-Chowk

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The Nigerian Navy has sustained efforts to disrupt illegal refining activities in rivers state, with personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER identifying and deactivating two illegal refining sites around the Ohaji axis of Egbema-Ndoni local government area. The operation, conducted on August 28, 2026, resulted in the recovery of approximately 34,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) contained in dugout pits, sacks and reservoirs, alongside other items associated with the illegal refining activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The latest operation forms part of sustained efforts by NNS PATHFINDER to prevent the re-establishment of illegal refining infrastructure in the area. The continued interventions have contributed to a decline in the reactivation of such sites within the general area. The identified sites, recovered products and associated items were handled in accordance with established anti-crude oil theft procedures. No arrest was made as the suspected operators fled before the arrival of the naval team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-didn-t-you-save-me-5-year-old-nepal-flood-victim-who-survived-under-rubble-for-60-hours-asked-parents-1788245863787">'Why didn't you save me?' 5-year-old Nepal flood victim, who survived under rubble for 60 hours, asked parents</a>&nbsp;The Nigerian Navy remains committed to sustaining intelligence-led operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, protect critical national assets and safeguard legitimate economic activities within Nigeria's maritime and riverine environment.&nbsp;

Nigerian Navy disrupts 2 illegal refining sites, recovers 34,000 litres of petroleum products in rivers

The Nigerian Navy has sustained efforts to disrupt illegal refining activities in rivers state, with personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER identifying and deactivating two illegal refining sites around the Ohaji axis of Egbema-Ndoni local government area. The operation, conducted on August 28, 2026, resulted in the recovery of approximately 34,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) contained in dugout pits, sacks and reservoirs, alongside other items associated with the illegal refining activities. The latest operation forms part of sustained efforts by NNS PATHFINDER to prevent the re-establishment of illegal refining infrastructure in the area. The continued interventions have contributed to a decline in the reactivation of such sites within the general area. The identified sites, recovered products and associated items were handled in accordance with established anti-crude oil theft procedures. No arrest was made as the suspected operators fled before the arrival of the naval team. Also Read: 'Why didn't you save me?' 5-year-old Nepal flood victim, who survived under rubble for 60 hours, asked parents The Nigerian Navy remains committed to sustaining intelligence-led operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, protect critical national assets and safeguard legitimate economic activities within Nigeria's maritime and riverine environment.

The latest operation forms part of sustained efforts by NNS PATHFINDER to prevent the re-establishment of illegal refining infrastructure in the area

A five-year-old girl was reunited with her parents two days after being swept in the Nepal floods. Manisha was rescued from rubble following the catastrophic flash floods and landslides. She was found under the debris of a collapsed building near Syabrubesi in Nepal's Rasuwa district after being trapped for nearly 60 hours. Her father, who spoke to CNN, said that the family thought his daughter was dead. But then they saw the video footage of her rescue.&nbsp;"She’s my child. That’s all I can say," he said. The rescuers were looking for survivors under the rubble when they heard a faint sound. Initially, they thought it was a cat. They started digging manually to reach the source of the voice, and after two hours, they discovered Manisha alive. Manisha was barely responsive at the time of the rescue. However, bad weather conditions prevented an immediate helicopter evacuation.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-pm-calls-for-action-against-climate-change-amid-disaster-in-the-himalayas-1788237842731">'Not an ordinary event': Nepal PM calls for action against climate change amid disaster in the Himalayas</a> &nbsp;She was taken to a rescue camp where she was given water and boiled rice water to help her regain consciousness. Manisha was later airlifted to the Teaching Hospital's paediatric emergency department in Kathmandu. She was reunited with her parents on August 30, hospital officials said in a statement, adding that she was in a stable condition.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-and-tibet-floods-warning-sign-of-a-looming-disaster-two-days-before-tragedy-struck-1788234797394">Nepal and Tibet floods: Warning sign of a looming disaster recorded two days before tragedy struck</a><h2>Father says he stepped out and 5 seconds later the house was gone&nbsp;</h2>Manisha's mother told CNN that her daughter told her that the flood came and swept her away, and she "called for Mummy and Baba". She asked them, "Why didn't you come and save me?" His father told Will Ripley that he was giving her breakfast and then left for the field. It all happened within 5 seconds, and he rushed back to save her, but the house was gone by then. When he reunited with his wife several hours later, they both collapsed and became unconscious.&nbsp;At that moment, he admits, he did not think that his daughter would be alive. Manisha was found not under her own home, but beneath two other buildings. She somehow got caught in an air pocket where she survived for 60 hours. His father said Manisha's face was unrecognisable as she had injuries all over. Her condition was serious, and she had blood all around.<h2>Nepal death toll crosses 1,000</h2>Nepal's death toll has topped 1,000, with at least 900 workers in hydropower tunnels waiting to be rescued. More than 4,400 people are still missing. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has blamed climate change for the disaster and called on countries to take urgent steps to prevent such incidents. "It is now time for us to strongly raise with the international community the issue of the disasters we are experiencing as a result of climate change," he said.

Manisha was pulled out from under the rubble 60 hours after the flash floods washed away homes last week. Her parents saw a video of her being rescued and admitted that until that moment, they believed she had died.

A five-year-old girl was reunited with her parents two days after being swept in the Nepal floods. Manisha was rescued from rubble following the catastrophic flash floods and landslides. She was found under the debris of a collapsed building near Syabrubesi in Nepal's Rasuwa district after being trapped for nearly 60 hours. Her father, who spoke to CNN, said that the family thought his daughter was dead. But then they saw the video footage of her rescue. "She’s my child. That’s all I can say," he said. The rescuers were looking for survivors under the rubble when they heard a faint sound. Initially, they thought it was a cat. They started digging manually to reach the source of the voice, and after two hours, they discovered Manisha alive. Manisha was barely responsive at the time of the rescue. However, bad weather conditions prevented an immediate helicopter evacuation. Also Read: 'Not an ordinary event': Nepal PM calls for action against climate change amid disaster in the Himalayas She was taken to a rescue camp where she was given water and boiled rice water to help her regain consciousness. Manisha was later airlifted to the Teaching Hospital's paediatric emergency department in Kathmandu. She was reunited with her parents on August 30, hospital officials said in a statement, adding that she was in a stable condition. Also Read: Nepal and Tibet floods: Warning sign of a looming disaster recorded two days before tragedy struck Father says he stepped out and 5 seconds later the house was gone Manisha's mother told CNN that her daughter told her that the flood came and swept her away, and she "called for Mummy and Baba". She asked them, "Why didn't you come and save me?" His father told Will Ripley that he was giving her breakfast and then left for the field. It all happened within 5 seconds, and he rushed back to save her, but the house was gone by then. When he reunited with his wife several hours later, they both collapsed and became unconscious. At that moment, he admits, he did not think that his daughter would be alive. Manisha was found not under her own home, but beneath two other buildings. She somehow got caught in an air pocket where she survived for 60 hours. His father said Manisha's face was unrecognisable as she had injuries all over. Her condition was serious, and she had blood all around. Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 Nepal's death toll has topped 1,000, with at least 900 workers in hydropower tunnels waiting to be rescued. More than 4,400 people are still missing. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has blamed climate change for the disaster and called on countries to take urgent steps to prevent such incidents. "It is now time for us to strongly raise with the international community the issue of the disasters we are experiencing as a result of climate change," he said.

Manisha was pulled out from under the rubble 60 hours after the flash floods washed away homes last week. Her parents saw a video of her being rescued and admitted that until that moment, they believed she had died.

'Why didn't you save me?' 5-year-old Nepal flood victim, who survived under rubble for 60 hours, asked parents

A war-of-words broke out between Vice President JD Vance and Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on social media on Monday (Aug 31), with Vance calling El-Sayed "very, very, evil." He also said that the state’s Democratic Senate nominee is symptomatic of a growing trend in America of fighting "for one group at the expense of others." El-Sayed slammed Vance over his remarks and stated that the Trump administration and Republicans are the ones perpetrating evil.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-receives-call-from-jd-vance-discusses-india-us-strategic-partnership-1786212756558">PM Modi receives call from JD Vance, discusses India-US strategic partnership</a>&nbsp;The heated exchange between the two which is a part of the fierce Senate race, took an ugly turn with the involvement of Usha Vance, the second lady. Earlier this month, El Sayed responded to a clip of Vance at a rally referencing his late grandfather, “Papaw,” by mentioning second lady Usha Vance, who is the child of Indian immigrants and was raised Hindu. “So do we think JD is taking Usha with him back in time to meet Papaw, or no…” El-Sayed wrote on X. Responding to the remark on X, Vance has now said: “Keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Vance was addressing a rally in Sterling Heights hosted by MAGA Inc., a super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump and cast the choice between El-Sayed and GOP nominee Mike Rogers. “There’s something about Abdul El-Sayed that is very, very evil and on the rise in the United States of America today, and it’s people who see themselves not as citizens of a common nation, fighting for every single person … but see themselves as fighting for one group at the expense of others,“ he said. "What I see is a man who has sympathy and compassion for people who share his religion, but have nothing for people who don’t. A person who will apologize for a murderer so long as he looks the right way, but will not understand the plight of an innocent child if that person has the wrong faith,” Vance said, calling on voters to “reject it in November” and back Rogers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-trump-kharg-island-post-iran-us-denies-strike-1788192311560">JD Vance says Trump’s Kharg Island AI video was a message to Iran</a>&nbsp;El-Sayed reacted saying: “Evil is ripping healthcare away from working people in exchange for tax breaks for billionaires. Evil is making people pay more for groceries and gas while pushing for trade wars and actual war. Evil is dividing people for your own gain. Evil is selling out your morals for a little bit of power,” he said in a statement.“Michigan is better than being lectured to by sock puppets from Ohio and Florida. We understand what’s at stake, and Michiganders will show you at the ballot box this November when we send Mike Rogers packing,” he added.

US Vice President JD Vance attacked Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed at a Michigan rally, calling him “very, very evil” and accusing him of favouring one group. El-Sayed hit back, accusing Republicans of dividing Americans for political gain as the Senate race heats up

A war-of-words broke out between Vice President JD Vance and Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on social media on Monday (Aug 31), with Vance calling El-Sayed "very, very, evil." He also said that the state’s Democratic Senate nominee is symptomatic of a growing trend in America of fighting "for one group at the expense of others." El-Sayed slammed Vance over his remarks and stated that the Trump administration and Republicans are the ones perpetrating evil. Also Read: PM Modi receives call from JD Vance, discusses India-US strategic partnership The heated exchange between the two which is a part of the fierce Senate race, took an ugly turn with the involvement of Usha Vance, the second lady. Earlier this month, El Sayed responded to a clip of Vance at a rally referencing his late grandfather, “Papaw,” by mentioning second lady Usha Vance, who is the child of Indian immigrants and was raised Hindu. “So do we think JD is taking Usha with him back in time to meet Papaw, or no…” El-Sayed wrote on X. Responding to the remark on X, Vance has now said: “Keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.” Vance was addressing a rally in Sterling Heights hosted by MAGA Inc., a super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump and cast the choice between El-Sayed and GOP nominee Mike Rogers. “There’s something about Abdul El-Sayed that is very, very evil and on the rise in the United States of America today, and it’s people who see themselves not as citizens of a common nation, fighting for every single person … but see themselves as fighting for one group at the expense of others,“ he said. "What I see is a man who has sympathy and compassion for people who share his religion, but have nothing for people who don’t. A person who will apologize for a murderer so long as he looks the right way, but will not understand the plight of an innocent child if that person has the wrong faith,” Vance said, calling on voters to “reject it in November” and back Rogers. Also Read: JD Vance says Trump’s Kharg Island AI video was a message to Iran El-Sayed reacted saying: “Evil is ripping healthcare away from working people in exchange for tax breaks for billionaires. Evil is making people pay more for groceries and gas while pushing for trade wars and actual war. Evil is dividing people for your own gain. Evil is selling out your morals for a little bit of power,” he said in a statement.“Michigan is better than being lectured to by sock puppets from Ohio and Florida. We understand what’s at stake, and Michiganders will show you at the ballot box this November when we send Mike Rogers packing,” he added.

US Vice President JD Vance attacked Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed at a Michigan rally, calling him “very, very evil” and accusing him of favouring one group. El-Sayed hit back, accusing Republicans of dividing Americans for political gain as the Senate race heats up

'Keep my wife's name hell out of your mouth': JD Vance slams Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation that the grouping must speak with one voice against terrorism and that conflicts cannot be settled on the battlefield. Addressing the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek, as the organisation marked 25 years since its founding, Indian PM set out India’s approach around three pillars: Security, Connectivity and Opportunity.&nbsp;On security, he said the fight against terrorism required more than statements. “We must dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, its financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens.” He added that member states could not apply different rules to different groups. “We must speak with one voice that there can be no place for double standards on terrorism.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/from-endless-war-to-end-of-war-pm-modi-s-mantra-at-sco-wion-live-from-sco-summit-bishkek-1788187786083">From endless war to end of war: PM Modi's mantra at SCO | WION LIVE from SCO summit, Bishkek</a>&nbsp;The comments, made in presence of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, come as Delhi has has expressed its concern over Islamabad's support to cross border terrorism into India. The Indian leader linked the security agenda to the wider international climate of armed conflict, from Europe to West Asia. “There is no solution on the battlefield; all wars and conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” he said. During PM Modi's bilaterals with Iran, Russian leaders, dialogue &amp; diplomacy was the big focus.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/sco-summit-2026-begins-in-bishkek-as-leaders-meet-amid-west-asia-conflict-and-ukraine-war-1788240038494">SCO Summit 2026 begins in Bishkek as leaders meet amid West Asia conflict and Ukraine war</a>&nbsp;Turning to connectivity, Modi said India backed practical projects that expand commerce. “India supports all efforts that connect markets, facilitate trade, and open new pathways for development.” He immediately attached a condition: “These efforts for connectivity must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries", in a clear message to China Pakistan Economic Corridor that goes through Pakistan occupied Jammu &amp; Kashmir. The Indian leader also described the SCO in civilisational terms. “For India, the SCO is a confluence of great civilizations, cultures, and ideas.” He argued that the next quarter-century should put ordinary people at the heart of the organisation’s work. “The SCO should place people-to-people ties at the center of our cooperation for the next twenty-five years.”&nbsp;He pointed to initiatives India has already launched inside the grouping: the Start-up Forum, the Young Authors’ Conclave and the Young Scientists’ Forum. Last year New Delhi proposed an SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum. “I am pleased that its first session will be held in India this year,” Modi said.&nbsp;The two-day gathering in the Kyrgyz capital brought together the leaders of the SCO’s ten member states, including China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan and several Central Asian republics, along with dialogue partners. The summit is taking place against a backdrop of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, strained energy routes and renewed debate over Eurasian transport corridors. India has been a full member since 2017 and has consistently used the forum to press for consensus on counter-terrorism while promoting trade and people-to-people links.

PM Modi urged SCO nations to speak with one voice against terrorism, calling for an end to double standards and the dismantling of terror networks. At the Bishkek summit, he also backed dialogue to resolve conflicts and stressed connectivity that respects sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation that the grouping must speak with one voice against terrorism and that conflicts cannot be settled on the battlefield. Addressing the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek, as the organisation marked 25 years since its founding, Indian PM set out India’s approach around three pillars: Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. On security, he said the fight against terrorism required more than statements. “We must dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, its financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens.” He added that member states could not apply different rules to different groups. “We must speak with one voice that there can be no place for double standards on terrorism.” Also Read: From endless war to end of war: PM Modi's mantra at SCO | WION LIVE from SCO summit, Bishkek The comments, made in presence of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, come as Delhi has has expressed its concern over Islamabad's support to cross border terrorism into India. The Indian leader linked the security agenda to the wider international climate of armed conflict, from Europe to West Asia. “There is no solution on the battlefield; all wars and conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” he said. During PM Modi's bilaterals with Iran, Russian leaders, dialogue & diplomacy was the big focus. Also Read: SCO Summit 2026 begins in Bishkek as leaders meet amid West Asia conflict and Ukraine war Turning to connectivity, Modi said India backed practical projects that expand commerce. “India supports all efforts that connect markets, facilitate trade, and open new pathways for development.” He immediately attached a condition: “These efforts for connectivity must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries", in a clear message to China Pakistan Economic Corridor that goes through Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir. The Indian leader also described the SCO in civilisational terms. “For India, the SCO is a confluence of great civilizations, cultures, and ideas.” He argued that the next quarter-century should put ordinary people at the heart of the organisation’s work. “The SCO should place people-to-people ties at the center of our cooperation for the next twenty-five years.” He pointed to initiatives India has already launched inside the grouping: the Start-up Forum, the Young Authors’ Conclave and the Young Scientists’ Forum. Last year New Delhi proposed an SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum. “I am pleased that its first session will be held in India this year,” Modi said. The two-day gathering in the Kyrgyz capital brought together the leaders of the SCO’s ten member states, including China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan and several Central Asian republics, along with dialogue partners. The summit is taking place against a backdrop of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, strained energy routes and renewed debate over Eurasian transport corridors. India has been a full member since 2017 and has consistently used the forum to press for consensus on counter-terrorism while promoting trade and people-to-people links.

PM Modi urged SCO nations to speak with one voice against terrorism, calling for an end to double standards and the dismantling of terror networks. At the Bishkek summit, he also backed dialogue to resolve conflicts&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi tells SCO: Dismantle terrorism’s ‘entire ecosystem’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged a brief handshake and conversation on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two leaders are attending the 26th SCO gathering that marks 25 years of the grouping. While no bilateral was scheduled, an informal interaction nevertheless took place amid group events, photographs and multilateral sessions at the summit hosted by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.&nbsp;The moment comes as New Delhi and Beijing pursue a cautious reset after the 2020 border clashes in eastern Ladakh. Both sides have completed several rounds of disengagement at friction points along the Line of Actual Control and revived the Special Representatives mechanism on the boundary question. High-level contacts have increased, though the overall relationship is still shaped by the military standoff and a large trade imbalance in China’s favour.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/skip-foreign-trips-don-t-buy-gold-pm-modi-s-swadeshi-push-after-india-clocks-7-8-gdp-growth-1788237060560">'Skip foreign trips, don't buy gold': PM Modi's swadeshi push after India clocks 7.8% GDP growth</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at SCO Summit <a href="https://t.co/JPieuLhEGm">pic.twitter.com/JPieuLhEGm</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2094651258779111770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi arrived in Bishkek after visiting Uzbekistan. He held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with whom he shared a warm hug, and met other leaders including Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian. Xi arrived a day earlier and held separate discussions with Putin. The three leaders last appeared together at the 2025 SCO summit in Tianjin, China, where they were photographed in a brief huddle.&nbsp;The Bishkek encounter carries extra weight because India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September. Xi is expected to attend, in what would be his first visit to India in several years.&nbsp;&nbsp;China remains India’s largest trading partner in goods, and both countries sit in overlapping forums such as BRICS, SCO and the G20. At the same time, New Delhi continues to deepen ties with the United States, Japan and Australia through the Quad, and has been vocal about terrorism and respect for sovereignty.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">PM Modi meets Xi, Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit today, poses for group photo with SCO leaders <a href="https://t.co/MgwRlJmhx5">pic.twitter.com/MgwRlJmhx5</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2094652227269152862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

SCO Summit: PM Modi, China President Xi shake hands, hold talks on sidelines in Bishkek

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged a brief handshake and conversation on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two leaders are attending the 26th SCO gathering that marks 25 years of the grouping. While no bilateral was scheduled, an informal interaction nevertheless took place amid group events, photographs and multilateral sessions at the summit hosted by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The moment comes as New Delhi and Beijing pursue a cautious reset after the 2020 border clashes in eastern Ladakh. Both sides have completed several rounds of disengagement at friction points along the Line of Actual Control and revived the Special Representatives mechanism on the boundary question. High-level contacts have increased, though the overall relationship is still shaped by the military standoff and a large trade imbalance in China’s favour. Also Read: 'Skip foreign trips, don't buy gold': PM Modi's swadeshi push after India clocks 7.8% GDP growth

The moment comes as New Delhi and Beijing pursue a cautious reset after the 2020 border clashes in eastern Ladakh. Both sides have completed several rounds of disengagement at friction points along the Line of Actual Control

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called on the international community to take urgent steps against climate change, calling last week's floods "not an ordinary" event. In a late-night post on Monday, he wrote, "The flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa was not an ordinary flood. It was one of the region's major disasters, triggered by an avalanche of snow and ice in the Himalayan region."&nbsp;The exact cause of the floods is still not clear, but climate change is believed to be the driving force. Experts have warned that the Himalayas are melting faster amid rising temperatures, increasing the risk of such disasters. "This incident indicates that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing alongside climate change," Shah added.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-and-tibet-floods-warning-sign-of-a-looming-disaster-two-days-before-tragedy-struck-1788234797394">Nepal and Tibet floods: Warning sign of a looming disaster recorded two days before tragedy struck</a>&nbsp;Climate change is accelerating amid increasing emissions by the developed and industrial countries. Nepal is home to about 30 million people and is largely a rural economy. However, carbon emissions from bigger economies are having an effect on smaller countries. Glaciers are melting, and countries like Pakistan and Nepal are seeing the effects. The former witnessed extreme rainfall and huge floods that killed over 1,000 people in 2025.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-floods-nepal-races-to-reach-hundreds-trapped-in-hydropower-tunnels-1788196809430/embed&nbsp;Shah said it is important to tackle this problem. "It is now time for us to strongly raise with the international community the issue of the disasters we are experiencing as a result of climate change," he said.<h2>Climate change and melting glaciers</h2> In 2023, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned during a visit to Nepal that Himalayan regions are witnessing rapidly melting glaciers amid climate change. Following the Nepal tragedy, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said it was a "devastating reminder of how fragile these mountain environments can be".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rescuers-blast-hillside-in-search-of-over-900-missing-hydropower-workers-nepal-flood-toll-surges-to-939-1788208591834">Rescuers blast hillside in search of over 900 missing hydropower workers; Nepal flood toll surges to 939</a>&nbsp;An expert has said that ground temperatures two days before the tragedy had reached a two-year high, while a lake near the glacier was at its hottest in 2026 on the day of the floods.&nbsp;Horrifying scenes emerged from Nepal and Tibet, showing people running to seek shelter as floodwaters as high as 100 feet gushed towards them. Over 900 people have died while nearly 4,000 remain missing. People have been looking for their loved ones, with rescue teams searching for survivors.<h2>Workers trapped in tunnels</h2>More than 900 hydropower project workers are still missing. They are believed to be trapped in tunnels along Nepal’s Trishuli River. On Monday, blast the hillside before pumping air into the Trishuli-3A site, fearing that the critical window to reach survivors is closing.

Nepal PM Balendra Shah has said that climate change was responsible for the floods that have killed over 900 people in the country. He has urged other countries to take immediate action to ensure such disasters do not happen again. 

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called on the international community to take urgent steps against climate change, calling last week's floods "not an ordinary" event. In a late-night post on Monday, he wrote, "The flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa was not an ordinary flood. It was one of the region's major disasters, triggered by an avalanche of snow and ice in the Himalayan region." The exact cause of the floods is still not clear, but climate change is believed to be the driving force. Experts have warned that the Himalayas are melting faster amid rising temperatures, increasing the risk of such disasters. "This incident indicates that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing alongside climate change," Shah added. Also Read: Nepal and Tibet floods: Warning sign of a looming disaster recorded two days before tragedy struck Climate change is accelerating amid increasing emissions by the developed and industrial countries. Nepal is home to about 30 million people and is largely a rural economy. However, carbon emissions from bigger economies are having an effect on smaller countries. Glaciers are melting, and countries like Pakistan and Nepal are seeing the effects. The former witnessed extreme rainfall and huge floods that killed over 1,000 people in 2025. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-floods-nepal-races-to-reach-hundreds-trapped-in-hydropower-tunnels-1788196809430/embed Shah said it is important to tackle this problem. "It is now time for us to strongly raise with the international community the issue of the disasters we are experiencing as a result of climate change," he said. Climate change and melting glaciers In 2023, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned during a visit to Nepal that Himalayan regions are witnessing rapidly melting glaciers amid climate change. Following the Nepal tragedy, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said it was a "devastating reminder of how fragile these mountain environments can be". Also Read: Rescuers blast hillside in search of over 900 missing hydropower workers; Nepal flood toll surges to 939 An expert has said that ground temperatures two days before the tragedy had reached a two-year high, while a lake near the glacier was at its hottest in 2026 on the day of the floods. Horrifying scenes emerged from Nepal and Tibet, showing people running to seek shelter as floodwaters as high as 100 feet gushed towards them. Over 900 people have died while nearly 4,000 remain missing. People have been looking for their loved ones, with rescue teams searching for survivors. Workers trapped in tunnels More than 900 hydropower project workers are still missing. They are believed to be trapped in tunnels along Nepal’s Trishuli River. On Monday, blast the hillside before pumping air into the Trishuli-3A site, fearing that the critical window to reach survivors is closing.

Nepal PM Balendra Shah has said that climate change was responsible for the floods that have killed over 900 people in the country. He has urged other countries to take immediate action to ensure such disasters do not happen again.&nbsp;

'Not an ordinary event': Nepal PM calls for action against climate change amid disaster in the Himalayas

Latest News Today Live Updates: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the SCO Summit venue in Bishkek, where he is expected to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders. Earlier, Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to work towards ending the Ukraine war amid a US tariff threat linked to Russian oil. Meanwhile, the Centre has informed Parliament that 51 of 227 Indians recruited into the Russian army have died.In Nepal, the death toll from devastating flash floods has climbed to nearly 1,000, with thousands still missing. Nepal’s prime minister has warned that climate change is making the Himalayan region increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with both sides reporting fresh developments along the front.In Pakistan, rumours surrounding former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s alleged marriage have sparked attention online, with reports and speculation continuing to circulate.Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other world leaders sign the Declaration at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.&nbsp;

Declaration at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit signed by world leaders

Indian PM Modi's message on counter terror, connectivity to SCO leaders in Bishkek

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would be ready to respond immediately if the US returned to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. Pezeshkian made the remarks as tensions between Tehran and Washington remained high.

Iran ready to reciprocate if US honours June commitments, says Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the SCO summit, said the grouping’s three key pillars are “Security, Connectivity and Opportunity” as he stressed the need to eradicate terrorism and separatism.

PM Modi says SCO stands for ‘Security, Connectivity and Opportunity’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world had witnessed the “ugly face of terrorism” in Pahalgam, thanking countries that stood with India after the attack. He said any support for terrorism by countries could not be accepted and called on nations to collectively oppose terrorism in all its forms, describing it as a duty towards humanity.

PM Modi says world must unite to oppose terrorism in all its forms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to Uzbekistan on its Independence Day, marking the country’s independence and its national celebrations.

PM Modi extends Independence Day greetings to Uzbekistan

Addressing the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted “Reform, Perform, Transform” as a key mantra, underscoring the need to drive reforms, deliver results and pursue transformative change.

PM Modi says ‘Reform, Perform, Transform’ are key mantra of governance

 Indian embassy in Kathmandu outlines identification and repatriation steps for foreign victims’ remains, including DNA matching.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to give greater priority to self-reliance and swadeshi products, asking citizens to avoid leisure travel abroad, overseas weddings and unnecessary purchases of gold. Modi, who is currently in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit during his visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, made the remarks in a selfie-style video message. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/skip-foreign-trips-don-t-buy-gold-pm-modi-s-swadeshi-push-after-india-clocks-7-8-gdp-growth-1788237060560">READ MORE</a>

'Skip foreign trips, don't buy gold': PM Modi's swadeshi push after India clocks 7.8% GDP growth

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Watch: Indian PM Modi, Chinese Prez Xi have a Hi5-handshake at SCO Bishkek Summit

Ministry of External Affairs shares more information regarding the identification of the mortal remains of victims of the recent flash flood in Nepal

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Drone footage offers aerial glimpse of SCO Summit venue in Bishkek

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses with world leaders as he participates in the 26th SCO Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other world leaders are participating in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Leaders are participating in SCO Summit

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In an extremely rare move, the Water Authority announced on Monday that five out of Israel’s six desalination stations have temporarily shut down due to “severe turbidity” in seawater caused by weather conditions.

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Latest News Today Live Updates: The summit is being held in Bishkek on August 31–September 1, with Modi, Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian among the key leaders attending

Latest News Today Live Updates: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the SCO Summit venue in Bishkek, where he is expected to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders. Earlier, Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to work towards ending the Ukraine war amid a US tariff threat linked to Russian oil. Meanwhile, the Centre has informed Parliament that 51 of 227 Indians recruited into the Russian army have died. In Nepal, the death toll from devastating flash floods has climbed to nearly 1,000, with thousands still missing. Nepal’s prime minister has warned that climate change is making the Himalayan region increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war continues, with both sides reporting fresh developments along the front. In Pakistan, rumours surrounding former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s alleged marriage have sparked attention online, with reports and speculation continuing to circulate. Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Latest News Today Live Updates: The summit is being held in Bishkek on August 31–September 1, with Modi, Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian among the key leaders attending

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