Despite US pressure, India and Russia reaffirmed their strong ties at the SCO summit, with PM Modi and President Putin emphasizing their nations' enduring friendship and cooperation. Modi highlighted the importance of their partnership for global stability, while Putin noted the positive momentum in trade and economic relations.
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Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Microsoft software engineer, was found dead at the company's office early on August 20. Pandey, who worked on the Fabric product, had entered the office the previous evening. While the cause of death is pending, police found no signs of suspicious activity. Microsoft is investigating the incident.
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WWE's Clash in Paris is set to electrify audiences on August 31st from the Paris La Défense Arena, featuring superstars from RAW and SmackDown. The confirmed card includes six matches, with title defenses and high-stakes clashes. Key bouts feature Becky Lynch, John Cena, The Wyatt Sicks, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, promising a night of intense action and potential surprises.
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic javelin champion, is declared fully fit after calf surgery, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with India's world champion Neeraj Chopra at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite disrupted training due to heavy rains, Nadeem's coach confirms he is training vigorously. The rivalry between Chopra and Nadeem promises to be a major highlight.
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The U.S. sanctioned three Palestinian human rights organizations for allegedly instigating the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel, according to the Treasury Department. Secretary Rubio stated the groups targeted Israeli nationals without consent, prompting the action. The ICC's later arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders over war crimes allegations further fueled the controversy.