💣 Kuwait caught between US and Iran conflict

Kuwaitis are questioning the presence of US troops as Iran intensifies strikes against the nation. This tension is happening six months into the US-Iran war, following initial strikes in late February. Iranian attacks have targeted infrastructure and US bases, resulting in at least 15 fatalities. The country faces an economic squeeze due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait remains in a difficult balancing act, despite some internal dissent. 😟

⛓️ Rape Convict Ram Rahim Gets Another 21-Day Furlough

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 21-day furlough from his prison sentence. He is currently lodged in Sunaria jail in Rohtak, Haryana, and will travel to the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa. This latest release brings his total number of temporary outings to 17 occasions. The conviction stemmed from raping two women disciples in Sirsa in 2017, leading to a 20-year sentence. The repeated releases are drawing intense scrutiny regarding prison parole policies.

📈 Indian Stocks Jump Amid Oil Dip, Volatility Rises

Indian shares experienced an upward trend as global oil prices softened recently. This movement was observed across the market, particularly impacting the Nifty derivatives. Specific trading activity was noted around the derivatives expiry date, which is happening on a certain day. The easing of crude oil prices provided a positive backdrop for investor sentiment in the market. Traders are now closely watching upcoming economic data for further market direction.

⚖️ Dera Chief Gets 17th Furlough from Jail

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh walked out of Rohtak's Sunaria jail on Tuesday. This marks his 17th temporary release since his 2017 conviction for rape and murder cases. The latest 21-day furlough follows his return on June 26 after a 30-day parole. His repeated releases are drawing criticism, especially given the serious nature of his crimes. His movement is also being linked to upcoming Punjab assembly elections next February. ⚖️

⛓️ Dera chief gets 17th parole release

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted another 21-day parole from Sunaria Jail. This release allows him to travel to Sirsa, marking his 17th parole since 2020. He is currently serving a 20-year sentence for raping two female disciples. Additionally, he was convicted for the murders of Ranjit Singh and Ram Chander Chhatrapati, though later acquitted by the high court. Haryana prison rules allow convicts up to 10 weeks of parole annually.

🇨🇦 Canada hits back with tariffs against US

Canada is set to announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to "fall in line." Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Washington's trade demands aimed to destroy major Canadian industries like autos, steel, and aluminum. These retaliatory tariffs will target products including steel, autos, and aluminum, scheduled to take effect on September 8. The decision follows Trump's threat of new 50% tariffs that could impact around $20 billion worth of Canadian exports. Officials are preparing for economic volatility as these escalated trade measures move forward.

🔬 Indian scientists create smart cancer drug candidate

Indian scientists have developed a new smart cancer drug candidate designed to activate specifically inside tumour cells. This research was led by Dr Asis Bala of IASST and Dr K.P. Bhabak of IIT Guwahati. The candidate, RK-251, showed strong activity against aggressive triple-negative breast cancer cells in preclinical tests. This targeted approach aims to reduce side effects common in conventional cancer treatments by using ROS as a trigger. Further lab studies and clinical trials are required before RK-251 can be used in patients. 🔬

🚨 Karnataka bans toxic fruit sales on Amazon, Instamart

Karnataka's FDA suspended food licenses for Amazon, Instamart, and BigBasket due to the online sale of poisonous Datura fruits. A probe revealed these platforms were offering Datura fruits and seeds for human consumption, sometimes with FSSAI numbers. The FDA ordered the immediate removal and cessation of sales of this poisonous item to protect public health. All platforms must now submit compliance reports before the suspension can be lifted. On Monday, they appeared in court, but the FDA found their responses to be unsatisfactory. 🍎

🚀 NASA testing nuclear propulsion with SR-1

NASA has announced the SR-1 Freedom spacecraft for a groundbreaking mission. This mission will test nuclear-electric propulsion technology in late 2028. The spacecraft will utilize high-assay low-enriched uranium as its fuel source. The reactor system is designed to produce a 20-kilowatt electrical output. This is intended to provide steady energy for the spacecraft's 48-kilowatt power and propulsion element.

🎾 Coco Gauff makes history at Cincinnati Open

Coco Gauff has etched her name into the history books of the Cincinnati Open. She achieved this milestone while competing in the tournament held in Cincinnati. The achievement occurred during the event, which is running up to the current date. This performance places her alongside tennis legend Serena Williams in the tournament's records. Fans will be watching closely to see how she progresses in the upcoming rounds. 🎾

🛡️ UK drone factories might face 'unknown' attacks

A former Russian minister suggested that drone factories producing for Ukraine could face serious pressure. This comment was made by Andrei Fedorov, who appeared on BBC Newsnight regarding UK military involvement. The pressure mentioned could come from unknown sources, not necessarily Russia itself. This follows criticism from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov about the UK sharing missile blueprints. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning a US trip to lobby for Ukraine's defence needs. 🇺🇦