US and Iraqi forces conducted a joint operation in western Iraq, targeting Islamic State (IS) leaders. The operation resulted in the deaths of 15 IS militants. US Central Command reported that the operation involved air strikes and an airborne assault, with IS members resisting using weapons, grenades, and explosive belts. No civilian casualties were reported. The Iraqi military stated that the operation targeted IS hideouts in desert and cave areas. The joint operation aimed to disrupt IS operations in the region. Seven US troops were reportedly injured, according to US defense officials.

AIIMS doctors in Delhi will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand justice for the rape and murder victim at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The protest, organized by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), aims to seek justice for their colleague. Dr. Suvrankar Datta, FAIMA Vice President and AIIMS senior resident doctor, announced the peaceful protest, urging medical professionals to join. The event will take place on August 31, highlighting the medical community's solidarity and outrage over the heinous crime. The protest seeks swift action and justice for the victim.

The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, a 39-year-old mother wanted for murdering her 6-year-old son, Noel Alvarez, in Texas. Singh is believed to be in India with her husband, Arshdeep Singh, and their six other children. She has ties to both India and Mexico. The FBI is seeking tips to bring Singh to justice. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI. The case has sparked international attention, and authorities are working to apprehend Singh and hold her accountable for the tragic death of her young son.

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered social media giant X (formerly Twitter) to be taken down in the country. The move comes after Elon Musk failed to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, despite months of feuding with the judge over non-compliance with orders to block fake news and hate accounts. The judge also imposed fines of £2.5m and threatened users with daily fines of £7,000 if they use VPNs to access X. Brazil's telecom regulator has confirmed it will suspend X, complying with the court order. The ban marks a significant escalation in the battle between Musk and Brazilian authorities.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that Cyclone "Asna," a deep depression over the Arabian Sea, is likely to move West-Northwest over the Northeast Arabian Sea and away from the Indian coast within the next 24 hours. The depression, moving at 14 km/h, is located 250 km west of Naliya in Gujarat, 160 km south-southwest of Karachi in Pakistan, and 350 km east-southeast of Pasni in Pakistan. The cyclone has caused heavy rains in Gujarat, with the IMD predicting light to moderate rainfall in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

On Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, India achieved a remarkable feat with Manish's silver medal and Avani Lekhara's historic gold. Avani set a new Paralympic record with 249.7 points in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) event, surpassing her own previous record. Her gold, after a challenging preparation period, is complemented by Mona Agarwal’s bronze in the same event. Preethi’s bronze in the women’s 100m sprint adds to India's success, bringing the country’s total medal count to four. This performance highlights India's strong presence and competitiveness in the ongoing Games.

A 14-year-old girl was killed and at least five others died after a Russian strike hit a playground and residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The attack, which also wounded 59 people, including nine children, caused significant damage with fires and collapsed structures. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for international support to enable Ukraine to strike targets in Russia and prevent such attacks. The US and UK have partially permitted Ukraine to target Russian areas but with restrictions. Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for long-range capabilities and full air defense support.

Cyclone Asna has formed over the Arabian Sea, intensifying from a deep depression that caused severe flooding in Gujarat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the Kutch region, where torrential rains have led to waterlogging in several towns, including Bhuj and Mandvi. Despite some areas remaining dry, the cyclone is expected to move west-northwestward over the next two days. Over 26 people have died due to rain-related incidents in Gujarat, with more than 18,000 displaced and around 1,200 rescued.

Russia has launched its third major bombardment of Ukraine in four days, targeting Kyiv and other cities with missiles and drones. Ukraine’s military reported that one of the newly received F-16 warplanes crashed during Monday's attack, killing the pilot, Col. Alexei “Moonfish” Mes. The crash is the first loss of an F-16 in Ukraine. Amid the ongoing strikes, Ukraine's air defenses intercepted many Russian drones and missiles. President Zelenskyy continues to urge Western allies to lift restrictions on long-range strikes against Russia to expedite the end of the conflict.

A hidden camera discovered in a girls’ hostel washroom at Gudlavalleru College of Engineering in Andhra Pradesh has led to a massive student protest. The incident reportedly involved the circulation of over 300 videos among students. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered an inquiry, and a final-year student has been detained. Despite the college administration's denial of any hidden cameras, students demand justice and increased security. Police are investigating, and Krishna District officials are monitoring the situation closely.