Michael Clarke, former Australia cricket captain, had another skin cancer surgery. This time, doctors removed a lesion from his nose. Clarke has had multiple skin cancer procedures since 2006. He is urging people to get regular skin checks. He highlights the importance of early detection, especially in sun-intense countries like Australia. Skin cancer is a real threat, he says.
Shaq Mason, a two-time Super Bowl champion, faced arrest on domestic violence charges. Franklin Police Department took Mason into custody in Tennessee. The charges included aggravated assault and burglary. His bond was set at $150,000. Mason was a free agent at the time of the arrest. The NFL community is closely monitoring the situation.
The United States Department of Homeland Security plans to change visa rules. The new rules impact students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives. Currently, these visa holders can stay indefinitely. The proposed change sets a maximum four-year stay for students and exchange visitors. Media representatives get a 240-day limit. Officials say this will reduce fraud and improve oversight.
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.
