Canada will officially recognize Palestine as a state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. This follows similar moves by the U.K. and France. Carney said the suffering in Gaza needs urgent global action. Canada’s decision depends on reforms by the Palestinian Authority, including elections without Hamas. He also called for Hamas to release hostages and disarm. Israel strongly opposed the move, calling it a reward for terrorism. Donald Trump warned the decision could hurt trade ties. Over 140 countries already recognize Palestine. Canada said peace in the Middle East needs both Israeli and Palestinian states to live side by side. (PC: X)

In Kathmandu’s bustling Thamel district, 57-year-old rickshaw driver Babu Tamang has found comfort and companionship in an eight-year-old stray dog named Shyam, who now accompanies him daily to work. After losing his earlier pet to a leopard attack, Tamang rescued Shyam two years ago—sparking a deep bond. The dog follows the rickshaw, hops on board after rides, and draws smiles and extra tips from tourists. Despite oil-stained fur and occasional bath-time squabbles, Shyam remains steadfast. Tamang calls him “family,” as fellow rickshaw drivers and passengers embrace the pair’s heartwarming friendship. (PC: AP)

Canada has officially announced it will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, becoming the third major Western power (after the UK and France) to do so. Prime Minister Mark Carney cited the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza—including widespread starvation—as a key trigger. Recognition is conditional upon reforms by the Palestinian Authority, including general elections in 2026, exclusion of Hamas from governance, and demilitarization pledges. The move intensifies diplomatic pressure on Israel and signals a shift in Western policy, drawing criticism from both Israel and the U.S. (PC: NDTV)

  A US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, on July 30, during a training mission. The pilot successfully ejected safely, with no other personnel injured or civilian damage reported . Dramatic visuals captured a plume of thick black smoke rising from the wreckage site . The jet was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF‑125 ("Rough Raiders"), and local authorities confirmed that the crash occurred in central California’s Fresno County . The cause remains under investigation, and no details about the damage to infrastructure have been released.

Seven more people, including children, have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, raising the total to 154 since 2023. UN-backed experts say famine is "currently playing out" in Gaza. Aid remains critically short, with only 109 trucks entering Tuesday—many looted. Six Palestinians were reportedly killed near an aid site in Rafah, but the IDF disputes this. Israel blames Hamas for the crisis, while the UK’s pledge to recognise Palestine by September triggered backlash from Israel. US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel this week to discuss the escalating crisis. (PC: BBC)

Spain is offering a Digital Nomad Visa for just Rs 8,000, allowing people to live and work there for one year. This visa is for non-EU citizens, like Indians, who work remotely or are self-employed with foreign clients. One key rule is that only 20% of your income can come from Spain. You must also show a university degree or three years of work experience, steady income, and health insurance. The minimum monthly income should be around 2,763 euros (Rs 2.7 lakh). It’s a great chance to enjoy Spain’s beauty while working remotely from a new country. (PC: Freepik)

Israel and families of hostages held in Gaza have strongly criticised the UK’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state in September, calling it “rewarding terrorism.” PM Netanyahu accused UK PM Keir Starmer of appeasing Hamas, while a hostages’ forum warned the move disregards 50 captives still in Gaza. Starmer said recognition depends on Israel agreeing to a ceasefire, allowing aid, and halting annexations. Palestinian leaders welcomed the plan as support for a two-state solution. UK Transport Minister Heidi Alexander defended the policy, calling it “about the Palestinian people,” not Hamas. France has also pledged recognition in September. (PC: BBC)

Tens of thousands of fans have gathered in Birmingham as the cortege carrying Ozzy Osbourne’s coffin moves through the city. The Black Sabbath frontman, who died eight days ago, is being honoured with a special tribute along Broad Street, culminating in a pause at Black Sabbath Bridge—now covered in flowers and messages. Fans dressed in black and leather lined the route, sharing memories and music. The event, privately funded by Osbourne’s family, follows his final performance at Villa Park’s "Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning" gig. Supporters like Matthew Feane-Jones even tattooed Ozzy’s signature after meeting him recently. (PC: BBC)

France has officially announced it will recognize Palestine as a sovereign state at the UN General Assembly in September, becoming the first G7 nation to take this step. The UK has also warned it will follow unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire, lifts Gaza restrictions, halts West Bank annexation, and engages in a two-state solution. Both nations called on Hamas to release hostages and disarm. Israel has strongly condemned these moves, claiming they reward terrorism. These announcements signal a major diplomatic shift and growing Western pressure on Israel amid mounting humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

During his visit to Scotland, US President Donald Trump called London Mayor Sadiq Khan a “nasty person” and said he’s “done a terrible job.” Despite the jibe, Khan’s office responded positively. “The mayor is delighted that President Trump wants to visit London,” his spokesperson said, adding, “He’d see how our diversity makes us stronger, not weaker; richer, not poorer.” Trump made the remark while standing next to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Khan and Trump have clashed in the past, with Trump calling him a “stone cold loser,” and Khan once calling Trump a “poster boy for racists.”