IAEA inspectors have resumed limited operations in Iran, visiting the Bushehr nuclear facility for the first time since cooperation was suspended in June following US strikes. While this marks a partial resumption, full access to all sites, including those targeted in the attacks, remains uncertain. Discussions continue amid warnings that further actions, like snapback sanctions, could halt IAEA engagement entirely.
Following a tragic mass shooting at a Minneapolis church on August 27, which claimed the lives of two students and injured 17 others, President Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff. The FBI is investigating the incident, led by Director Kash Patel, as both an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting the Catholic community.
India is set to begin testing indigenous interceptor missiles next year under Project Kusha, a key component of Mission Sudarshan Chakra. The project aims to create a multi-layered air and missile defense shield by 2035, rivaling systems like the S-400. Development includes long-range surface-to-air missiles with ranges from 150-km to 350-km, with integration of various technologies for comprehensive defense.
Starting August 29, 2025, postal services in 25 countries have temporarily suspended or limited deliveries to the United States due to new US tariff rules. The removal of the $800 de minimis exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages under $800, triggered this action. This suspension impacts e-commerce, businesses, and consumers, leading to delays and increased costs.
