Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, claimed Bangladesh has become "another Pakistan" on India's eastern border. Speaking during a virtual media interaction in Delhi, he alleged that Pakistan's ISI has gained influence in Bangladesh. He warned the country could become a future base for global terrorism if the situation does not change. Wazed also questioned the United Nations' reported death toll from the 2024 protests. He said the UN has not shared the names of those counted. He also criticised the Yunus-led government over an indemnity law, claiming it gives broad legal protection to protesters involved in violence.

The US Department of Justice has started legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 25 naturalised citizens, including Indian-origin Narinder Singh, over alleged fraud and criminal offences. Officials said Singh used false identities to enter the United States and later became a citizen in 2008. The cases also involve people from 17 countries and include allegations such as identity fraud, passport fraud, child sexual abuse, attempted murder and marriage fraud. The Justice Department said the complaints were filed between July 20 and August 3. It described the action as the largest coordinated denaturalisation effort in its history. (PC: NDTV)

At least 17 people were killed and 45 others injured after Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, Ukrainian officials said. Homes, warehouses and a railway station were damaged in one of the deadliest attacks on the capital this year. President Volodymyr Zelensky said more air defence interceptors from allies could have saved lives and reduced the destruction. Russia said it targeted military logistics hubs, weapons storage sites and drone facilities. Ukraine also reported intercepting 98 drones during the attack. Fighting and drone strikes continued on both sides of the conflict. (PC: BBC)

India and Myanmar are discussing a possible exchange of small border areas to settle an undemarcated section of the international boundary in Manipur, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that talks are ongoing to resolve a few unsettled stretches of the border but did not confirm any final agreement. Reports have suggested the proposal involves a limited land swap to complete border demarcation and support future fencing. The reported plan has faced opposition from civil society groups in Manipur, which say the state's territorial integrity should not be changed without public consent. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan has introduced new travel rules requiring foreign journalists to get government approval before reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The regulations took effect immediately under the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026. Journalists must also register with the government and apply separately for official accreditation. The move comes after international criticism of Pakistan's handling of protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where reports have alleged civilian deaths, arrests and restrictions on the media. Pakistan says the new rules create a formal system for foreign media. The government has denied allegations of excessive force during the protests in PoK. (PC: The Print)

At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured after Russia launched ballistic missiles and drones on Kyiv in one of the capital's deadliest attacks this year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more Patriot missile interceptors from allies "could have saved lives" and blamed delays in air defence support for the heavy casualties. Ukraine said Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles and 115 drones, with air defences intercepting most drones but no ballistic missiles. Russia said it targeted military logistics hubs, supply centres and warehouses linked to Ukraine's defence operations. (PC: NDTV)

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, living in exile in India since her government was ousted in August 2024, is set to make a virtual public appearance from New Delhi. Her planned address has intensified tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi, with Bangladesh warning its media against broadcasting her statements. Dhaka continues to seek Hasina’s extradition from India after she was sentenced to death in absentia in 2025 over alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 protests. Hasina has rejected the verdict. India has said it has no involvement in the private event. The issue remains sensitive for India-Bangladesh relations. (PC: X)

Oil prices fell to a three-week low after US officials said talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz had made progress. Brent crude dropped nearly 5% to below $80 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate also fell more than 5%. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal could be reached soon. Iran said it is holding talks with Oman, not the United States. The Strait of Hormuz is a key global shipping route for oil and gas. Markets welcomed the positive signs, but uncertainty over a final agreement remains. (PC: Getty Images)

UK's Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby girl in Lisbon, Portugal. Buckingham Palace said King Charles and Queen Camilla were delighted by the news. Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced the birth on Instagram and said they were "beyond in love" with their daughter. The couple already have two sons, August and Ernest. They have not yet chosen a name for the baby. The girl was born on August 3 and weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces. She is now 15th in line to the UK throne. The family spends much of its time living in Portugal.

Ukraine has shared a video that it says shows a Russian drone chasing a civilian street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding near him. The 52-year-old man survived with shrapnel injuries, concussion and trauma, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the incident a Russian "human safari" attack and urged the world to take notice. Ukraine's Foreign Minister described it as a deliberate attack on civilians. A 2025 UN report documented similar drone attacks in Kherson. Russia denies deliberately targeting civilians. The BBC verified the video's location but could not independently confirm who filmed the attack.