Indian caregiver Rajeev Acharya was allegedly stabbed to death at his employers' residence in Jerusalem, Israel, on July 23. Israeli authorities have charged Avior Zaken, the grandson of the elderly couple Acharya worked for, with premeditated murder. According to the Indian Embassy, Acharya suffered multiple injuries and died due to severe blood loss. The accused remains in custody as legal proceedings continue. The Indian Embassy is in contact with Israeli authorities and is monitoring the case. Indian community members have also called for justice, support for Acharya's family and stronger safety measures for foreign workers. (PC: NDTV)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to move back to the UK from the US later this month with their children, according to reports. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said their security arrangements were a “private matter” and wished the couple well. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to live in a private, non-royal residence outside London. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are set to begin school in Britain in September. However, there are no plans for Harry and Meghan to return as working members of the royal family. (PC: BBC)

At least 15 people were killed after Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. Apartment blocks, warehouses, a children’s hospital and a school were damaged, while thousands lost power. President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed the deaths on Ukraine’s shortage of air defence missiles and urged Western allies to supply more Patriot interceptors. Mayor Vitali Klitschko also appealed for additional ammunition and anti-missile systems. Ukraine said Russia launched 168 drones and 44 missiles, with air defences shooting down most drones and cruise missiles but reportedly no ballistic missiles. (PC: BBC)

Israel’s military has admitted that its troops fired at a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and six of her family members in Gaza in January 2024. Hind, who pleaded for help during a phone call with the Palestinian Red Crescent, and her relatives were killed. The Israeli military had previously denied that its forces were present near the scene. It also acknowledged that troops fired on an ambulance sent to rescue Hind, killing two paramedics. The IDF has now ordered a criminal investigation, citing alleged failures in coordinating the ambulance’s movement. (PC: The Guardian)

US government debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark for the first time, raising fresh concerns over the country’s growing fiscal burden. Treasury Department data showed total public debt reached $40.047 trillion. The debt has more than doubled since Donald Trump first took office in 2017, rising by $11.6 trillion across his two terms, while it increased by $8.4 trillion during Joe Biden’s presidency. Rising spending on Social Security, Medicare and interest payments, along with lower revenues linked to tax cuts, have added pressure. Budget experts have warned that urgent action is needed to address the growing debt. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation ever” against Iran, as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid stalled talks to end the five-month conflict. Trump said Iran had failed to reach a deal and warned that countries helping Tehran through trade, financial services or other support would face “tremendous economic consequences”. His administration has already imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s oil, shipping and financial sectors under Operation Economic Fury. Iranian state media dismissed the announcement, saying the country has long experience in bypassing US restrictions.

Pakistan has threatened to stop accepting illegal migrants returned from the UK if London continues attempts to deport convicted child rapist and Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, The Telegraph reported. Born in Pakistan, Ahmed moved to the UK in the 1970s and was among nine men convicted of exploiting girls as young as 13. He was identified as the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, which operated in Rochdale and Oldham and involved multiple rape and sexual offences. Ahmed was convicted in 2012 and sentenced to 22 years in prison. Islamabad considers his crimes a UK matter and has warned the dispute could damage wider bilateral cooperation. (PC: X)

Israel’s military has announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct during the Gaza war, focusing on the deaths of five-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian paramedics. Hind was trapped in a vehicle with slain relatives in February 2024 and pleaded for help before being killed. The paramedics were killed in March 2025, after which their bodies were reportedly bulldozed into a mass grave. The military said it reviewed 150 incidents and decided not to investigate three attacks involving World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders workers. Rights groups accuse Israel of war crimes and genocide, allegations Israel rejects. Israeli officials say its justice system can address violations, while rights groups dispute its effectiveness. (PC: US News)

Reports indicate Russia has been sending explosives, drone components and ammunition to Iran through the Caspian Sea as Tehran seeks to replenish military stocks depleted during its war with the US and Israel. A European government document obtained by NBC News and confirmed by a Western official says the shipments include TNT, drone parts and ammunition. Satellite imagery assessed by analysts also suggests the cargo contains components needed for ballistic missile production. The reported transfers come as Iran works to rebuild its military capabilities following the conflict. The shipments, if confirmed, could indicate continued Russian support for Iran’s military replenishment efforts, particularly in areas involving explosives, unmanned systems, ammunition and missile-related components. (PC: TOI)

Rhossi, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle native to the Gulf of Mexico, is recovering in Houston after surviving a 5,000-mile journey to Wales. A local dog found the cold-stunned turtle, weighing just 2lb, on a Welsh beach in December 2023. Anglesey Sea Zoo spent two years nursing him back to health, helping him reach 46lb before he flew to Houston on August 10. Houston Zoo veterinarians found him healthy, active and vigorous, but scans showed lingering pneumonia, delaying his planned return to the Gulf. Multiple agencies and nonprofits are supporting his recovery. With only 7,000-9,000 nesting females estimated, Rhossi could potentially return to the wild and breed within a few years.