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On 15th August (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly made a striking demand during a meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. According to a Financial Times report, Putin said Moscow would only agree to end its war if Ukraine surrendered the entire eastern Donetsk region. During the talks, Putin argued that ceding Donetsk could allow Russia to freeze the frontline, particularly across the highly contested southern zones of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Notably, Russian forces already control large portions of Donetsk, tightening Moscow’s grip on the battlefield.

The much-awaited summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump finally took place in Alaska on Friday, August 15. Yet, after weeks of speculation and global anticipation, the meeting ended with no breakthrough and no agreement on the Russia-Ukraine war. What stood out most was the unusual friendliness between the two leaders, a striking contrast to the harsh language Trump has often used when speaking about Russia. Despite his repeated threats of new sanctions, the meeting was marked more by warmth than confrontation.

In geopolitics, relationships are never fixed. Nations have no eternal friends or enemies—only permanent self-interest. This idea is once again on display through the actions of US President Donald Trump. From the war-torn streets of Syria to the tense borders of Pakistan, Trump has shown that self-interest can outweigh principles, even if it means working with some of the most notorious Islamic jihadist figures and their backers.

On 11th August (local time), the United States officially placed the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its fidayeen wing, the Majeed Brigade, on the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under an Executive Order. This move mirrors the decision Washington took in 2019 and blocks any assets the groups may have in U.S. jurisdiction while prohibiting American citizens or companies from engaging in transactions with them (U.S. Federal Register).

Racism in Ireland has taken an alarming turn as a disturbing incident involving a 6-year-old Indian-origin girl has come to light. The child, Nia Naveen, born in Ireland to Indian parents, became the latest victim of a racist assault in Waterford City, located in southeast Ireland. This is reportedly the fifth such racist attack against Indians in the country within just one month.

In a troubling case that has stirred debate in Minnesota, the Al-Ihsan Islamic Center in St. Paul has come under scrutiny for its decision to support a man convicted of a serious crime against a young girl. The case involves Qalinle Ibrahim Dirie, a 42-year-old Somali immigrant who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Minneapolis. The center’s letter of support, along with similar letters from Dirie’s family, has sparked questions about how communities respond to such grave offenses and the balance between compassion and accountability.

The world watched in horror on Saturday as Palestinian terror group Hamas released a disturbing video of 24-year-old Israeli hostage Evyatar David, kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 massacre at the Nova music festival in southern Israel. In the video, filmed inside one of Gaza’s concrete tunnels, Evyatar appears severely emaciated, his ribs visible, his body frail. Holding a shovel with trembling hands, he is seen digging a pit in the dirt below.

A road trip meant to be a peaceful religious visit has turned into a distressing mystery, as U.S. authorities continue their urgent search for four Indian-origin senior citizens who have disappeared without a trace. The missing individuals — Asha Divan, Kishore Divan, Shailesh Divan, and Gita Divan — were last known to be on a journey from Buffalo, New York to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, traveling together in a light green Toyota Camry with a New York license plate (EKW2611).

In what appears to be yet another blow to the historically steady ties between India and the United States, President Donald Trump has taken a confrontational turn. In a surprising statement, he declared that India would now face a 25% tariff and an additional ‘penalty’ for importing Russian oil. Adding to the tension, he also voiced strong displeasure over India’s position as one of the top purchasers of Russian arms and energy.

In a rather startling development, US President Donald Trump has gone off on what many are calling an unhinged tirade, unleashing a series of erratic statements through social media and official addresses. On July 30, he threw the global community off balance by suddenly announcing a 25% tariff on India, alongside a penalty for continuing to import Russian oil.