The Supreme Court has ordered that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be picked up within 8 weeks and housed in dedicated shelters, directing municipal bodies, the Delhi government, and the NDMC to coordinate efforts. No dog, once housed, is to be released back onto the streets. Authorities were warned against interference, citing the need to protect children and the elderly from dog bites and rabies. The court acted after reports of frequent attacks. The MCD plans to upgrade animal birth control centres, implant microchips for tracking, and conduct anti-rabies awareness drives, balancing animal welfare with public safety. (PC: HT)

Five Al Jazeera journalists, including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif, were killed in an Israeli airstrike near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The group, along with other media workers, was in a designated press tent when the strike hit, killing seven people in total. The Israel Defense Forces alleged al-Sharif was a Hamas commander involved in rocket attacks, claims rejected by Al Jazeera and press freedom groups as unsubstantiated. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the attack as part of a pattern of targeting media in Gaza. Since October 2023, 186 journalists have been killed during Israel’s military campaign. (PC: BBC)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, joining the UK, France, and Canada. Albanese said the decision follows commitments from Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to demilitarise, hold elections, recognise Israel’s right to exist, and exclude Hamas from any future state. He called a two-state solution “humanity’s best hope” to end the Gaza conflict. Israel criticised the move as “rewarding terrorism,” while the US reaffirmed it will not follow suit. The state of Palestine is recognised by 147 UN members but lacks full voting rights. (PC: BBC)

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif’s X account shared his “final message” a day after he was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza alongside three colleagues and an assistant. In the post, al-Sharif wrote, “If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice.” He urged the world not to forget Gaza, entrusting its people, his family, and his children to readers. Israel accused al-Sharif of being a Hamas cell leader, a claim rights groups dispute. Al Jazeera called him “one of Gaza’s bravest journalists,” condemning the attack as an attempt to silence truth. (PC: HT)

Survivors in Turkey’s Balikesir province are assessing the damage after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring 29. Sixteen buildings were flattened in the tremors, which were felt as far as Istanbul. The victim, an 81-year-old woman, died shortly after being rescued from the rubble. Search and rescue teams have now stood down, with authorities confirming no further casualties. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged swift recovery aid and prayers for the affected. The quake underscores Turkey’s vulnerability to seismic disasters, coming just two years after the 2023 catastrophe that claimed over 50,000 lives. (PC: BBC)

Congress MP KC Venugopal described a “harrowing journey” aboard Air India flight AI 2455 from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, which was diverted to Chennai on Sunday due to a suspected technical issue. Venugopal claimed the flight narrowly avoided tragedy when another aircraft was reportedly on the runway during its first landing attempt, forcing the pilot to pull up. Air India refuted the claim, stating the go-around was instructed by Chennai ATC due to weather and debris, not runway intrusion. The DGCA confirmed the diversion was precautionary. Venugopal has demanded an inquiry, insisting passenger safety “cannot depend on luck.” (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump is considering imposing tariffs on China for buying Russian oil, Vice President JD Vance said, after recently raising tariffs on India to 50% over similar purchases. Vance told Fox News that no decision had been made, citing the complexities of US-China relations. China’s Russian oil imports reached $10 billion in July, the highest since March, despite US warnings. Beijing defended its trade with Moscow as “legitimate and lawful.” Senior adviser Peter Navarro cautioned that tariffs could harm the US economy. India has called the US move “unfair and unreasonable,” stressing energy security for its 1.4 billion people. (PC: India Today)

At least 5 Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the network said. Among them were correspondents Anas al-Sharif, 28, and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal. Israel confirmed targeting al-Sharif, alleging he led a Hamas cell and “posed as a journalist.” Al-Sharif’s final post read, “If these words reach you, know Israel succeeded in killing me.” The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the attack, accusing Israel of labelling journalists as militants without credible evidence. Nearly 200 media workers have been killed in the 22-month Gaza war. (PC: NDTV)

London’s Metropolitan Police arrested 532 people during a protest in Parliament Square supporting banned group Palestine Action, in violation of Section 13 of the UK Terrorism Act 2000. Of those detained, 259 were aged 60 or older, including nearly 100 in their 70s. The average age was 54, with 263 men, 261 women, and eight identifying as non-binary or undisclosed. Most arrests were for displaying placards supporting the proscribed organisation, which carries a penalty of up to 14 years in prison. Amnesty International called the mass arrests “deeply concerning.” All detainees have been released on bail with conditions barring related demonstrations. (PC: Sky News)

Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, warned that if his country faced an existential threat from India, it would “take half the world down” with it. He made the remarks at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, US. Munir also threatened to destroy any Indian dam built under the Indus Waters Treaty with “10 missiles.” He said Pakistan had no shortage of missiles. The event barred mobile phones, and his speech was reported from memory. Munir compared Pakistan to a “dump truck” that could smash India’s “Mercedes” and spoke on balancing relations between rival powers like the US and China. (PC: AP)