Former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has categorically ruled out any future negotiations, declaring that the time for dialogue has passed. In a strong statement issued via his official account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Khan announced that the movement for Pakistan’s "real freedom" will now take place exclusively through street protests.

Riyadh’s Heritage Commission and the University of Exeter will jointly survey and excavate the historic Hajj route, boosting heritage preservation and Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its role as a global industrial hub at INNOPROM 2025, highlighting Vision 2030, strategic assets, and investor incentives.

Saudi Crown Prince met Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi to boost ties, support diplomacy, and discuss the Iran-Israel ceasefire’s role in regional stability.

Saudi Arabia, via SAIP, joins WIPO’s 66th General Assembly, highlighting key IP reforms, backing Arabic inclusion, and advancing global IP cooperation efforts.

KSrelief aided 2,153 families in Rif Dimashq and held talks with Syrian officials in Riyadh to boost cooperation on humanitarian relief efforts.

A local court in Islamabad has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and YouTube to block 27 YouTube channels, including those of several prominent journalists, on the request of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, presenting the US president with a letter he sent to the prize committee.

The strike, described as a ‘Bharat Bandh’, has been called by a joint platform of ten central trade unions to protest what they describe as “anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate” policies of the central government

RSS chief spokesperson Sunil Ambekar, addressing the media at the conclusion of the Sangh’s annual All India Pracharak meeting, emphasized that the organization has always supported mother-tongue-based education

The state has also suffered extensive infrastructural and agricultural losses. Significant damage has been reported in Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, and Shimla, with roads, bridges, crops, and power lines bearing the brunt of the destruction

Ukraine claims this is part of a broader Kremlin plan to escalate instability across the South Caucasus

MEWA reported 198 cooperatives by Q1 2025, boosting rural development and food security. Efforts align with Vision 2030 and global cooperative partnerships.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa to strengthen ties, discuss regional issues, and boost bilateral cooperation.

King Abdulaziz International Airport welcomed 25.5M passengers in H1 2025, up 6.8% YoY, with 150K+ flights and 29.4M luggage items handled, reflecting growth.

Saudi Industry Minister Bandar Alkhorayef highlighted growing Saudi-Russian ties and called for deeper collaboration in mining, trade, and technology at INNOPROM 2025.

Saudi Arabia’s Environment Ministry won a WSIS+20 Excellence Certificate for its AI-powered livestock health system, advancing sustainable agri-innovation.

KSrelief delivered 800 food baskets to 6,632 displaced people in Sudan and planned 600,000 more for Yemen, boosting food security in both nations.

The Islamic Development Bank approved over $277 million to boost jobs, healthcare, and urban mobility in Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, and The Gambia.

Rescue operations continued across central Texas on Monday as search teams scoured the devastated Guadalupe River basin for dozens still missing after catastrophic flash flooding killed at least 100 people—many of them children.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington on Monday, discussing a controversial plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and efforts to revive negotiations with Iran. The meeting, held during a dinner at the White House, also touched on an ongoing push for a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed openness to peace with the Palestinians on Monday but rejected the idea of granting them full statehood, arguing that any future Palestinian state could be used as a base to destroy Israel. For this reason, he insisted that Israel must retain overriding security control.

The Trump administration on Monday formally revoked the designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organization, marking a significant policy shift as the U.S. moves to lift longstanding sanctions on Syria to support the country’s post-war reconstruction.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi Zone to launch a full-scale crackdown against hawala-hundi networks and non-customs paid goods during his visit to the agency’s office.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday emphasised that periods of peace should not lull the country into complacency, warning that sudden developments can quickly escalate into crises requiring swift operational and financial responses. He also hailed the growing global interest in Indian-made defence equipment following its successful deployment during Operation Sindoor.

A sharp exchange of words unfolded between Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over the status and treatment of minorities in India. The row began when Rijiju, who currently oversees the Ministry of Minority Affairs, claimed that India provides unparalleled support and privileges to its minority communities—more than any other country in the world.

In a strongly worded joint communiqué issued on Sunday, the BRICS alliance has declared the Gaza Strip to be “an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory” and reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

The King Khalid Foundation launched the 4th Green Grants round to fund nonprofit eco-projects, support green jobs, and boost Vision 2030 goals. Apply by Aug 9.

Ithra launched its first Children’s Festival in Dhahran under the theme “What If?”, featuring 50+ activities to spark creativity and learning in young minds.

The Islamic Development Bank approved over $277 million to boost jobs, healthcare, and urban mobility in Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, and The Gambia.