✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. PM Modi holds telephonic talks with French President Emanuel Macron; Discusses peace efforts in Ukraine and West Asia.
2. Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace until September 23, following months of heightened tension between the two nations. The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) confirming the continuation of restrictions on all Indian-operated aircraft, whether civilian or military.
3. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar reviews entire gamut of bilateral relations with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
4. Nikki Haley, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and a prominent Republican leader, has issued an urgent appeal for a direct meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest the sharp downward spiral in bilateral relations.
5. Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain robust energy ties with India by offering a 5 percent discount on crude oil sales, despite mounting international and U.S.-driven pressure over the Ukraine conflict.
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🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
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1. The sixth round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue was convened in Islamabad on 21 August 2025, marking another significant milestone in the deepening diplomatic and strategic partnership between the two countries.
2. Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases linked to the May 9, 2023 violence, when his arrest triggered widespread vandalism by his supporters.
3. Judge Frank Caprio, affectionately known as the “nicest judge in the world,” passed away at the age 88. He is a well-known American judge, lawyer, and television personality. He was born on November 24, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
4. Former Sri Lankan Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been remanded until August 27 following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The order was issued by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura in Colombo.
5. Iran launched a two-day missile drill on Thursday in the northern Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman. The exercise, titled “Sustainable Power 1404,” is Iran’s first large-scale military drill since the 12-day war in June. It highlights Iran’s naval and missile capabilities amid elevated regional tensions.
6. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the Nusuk Umrah service on Wednesday, enabling international pilgrims to apply for Umrah visas and book related services directly online without intermediaries.
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