Greta Thunberg has left Barcelona with the largest flotilla of boats carrying aid to Gaza. The 22-year-old activist was cheered by thousands of supporters waving Palestinian flags as she departed on Sunday. The flotilla includes activists from 44 countries and aims to deliver aid and push for a humanitarian corridor. Thunberg said the mission challenges an unjust system and shows solidarity with Gaza. Israel has long enforced a naval blockade, saying it is needed to stop weapons from reaching Hamas. Previous aid attempts, including one by Thunberg in June, were blocked by Israeli forces. More ships will join from Europe. (PC: Sky News)

Israel said Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida was killed in an air strike in Gaza City’s al-Rimal area. Defence Minister Israel Katz praised the “flawless execution” by the IDF and Shin Bet. The strike hit a six-storey building, reportedly killing at least seven people and injuring 20, including children. Hamas has not confirmed Obeida’s death but accused Israel of killing civilians. Obeida, always masked, was the voice of Hamas’s military wing since 2003. The IDF said steps were taken to limit civilian harm. The attack comes ahead of Israel’s planned offensive to seize control of Gaza City. (PC: Getty Images)

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tianjin during the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) summit. It was Modi’s first visit to China in 7 years. Xi said India and China should be “partners, not rivals,” while Modi noted an “atmosphere of peace and stability” after border tensions. Modi also announced that suspended flights between both countries will soon resume. The summit, attended by over 20 world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, comes as the US imposes steep tariffs on India. Leaders are also addressing trade wars and shared regional concerns. (PC: X)

Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has confirmed his entry into the International League T20 auction, set for September 30 in Dubai. The 38-year-old, who recently retired from all formats of Indian cricket, said, “I have sent my name for the ILT20 auction. Hopefully, I will have a buyer.” This marks Ashwin’s first move into foreign T20 leagues. If picked, he will be the biggest Indian name in the West Asian league. The BCCI restricts active players from joining overseas leagues, but Ashwin’s retirement allows him to explore global opportunities as both player and mentor. (PC: X)

Thousands joined anti-immigration rallies across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Police estimated up to 8,000 people in Sydney and 15,000 in Adelaide. The marches were supported by opposition politicians like Pauline Hanson and Bob Katter, alongside far-right activists and neo-Nazi figures. Clashes broke out in Melbourne with pro-Palestine demonstrators. Protesters carried placards, including support for Dezi Freeman, accused of killing two police officers. The government condemned the rallies, calling them racist and divisive. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said such movements “undermine social cohesion.” Ministers stressed that racism and far-right extremism have “no place in modern Australia.” (PC: BBC)

An Israeli airstrike on August 28, 2025, struck a gathering in Sanaa, Yemen—killing Ahmed al-Rahawi, prime minister of the Iran-backed Houthi government, and several ministers during a workshop reviewing the past year’s performance. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the precision strike, calling it a “crushing blow” aimed at top Houthi leadership responsible for “terror actions.” Houthi leadership condemned the attack, pledging vengeance, while Muhammad Ahmed Miftah, the deputy PM, was appointed acting prime minister on August 30, 2025. (PC: PBS)  

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare Tibet visit marking the region's 60th anniversary as an autonomous region, addressing 20,000 people in Lhasa while emphasizing tighter Beijing control. Xi demanded Tibetan Buddhism "adapt to socialist society" without mentioning the Dalai Lama, signaling religious restrictions. The visit showcased China's strategic infrastructure investments including the Tibet-Xinjiang railway and the world's largest dam project, demonstrating long-term territorial consolidation. This high-profile appearance underscores Beijing's campaign to strengthen political and cultural dominance over Tibet through economic development and religious adaptation policies. The timing coincides with China's broader efforts to integrate autonomous regions more closely into the centralized state system while suppressing traditional religious and cultural independence. (PC: Council Of Foreign Relations)

Israeli airstrike killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several ministers during a government workshop in Sanaa on Thursday. Al-Rahawi served as PM of the Iranian-backed rebel government since August 2024. The strike targeted officials evaluating government performance over the past year. Israeli forces confirmed hitting "Houthi terrorist regime military target" in Sanaa area. Earlier strikes killed 10 people, wounded 102 according to Houthi health ministry. The attack represents significant escalation in Israel-Houthi conflict, with rebels launching missiles and drones toward Israel while targeting Red Sea shipping in Gaza solidarity. Israel and US-led coalition have responded with sustained bombardment of rebel-held areas including Sanaa and Hodeida, previously knocking Sanaa airport offline. (PC: The New York Times)

Yemen’s Houthi movement confirmed on 30 August 2025 that an Israeli airstrike launched earlier this week in Sanaa killed their Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi along with several cabinet ministers during a routine government workshop . The Israeli military stated it targeted a “Houthi terrorist regime military target” in the capital but did not elaborate on casualties . Al-Rahawi had served as the prime minister since August 2024, and his death marks the highest-ranking Houthi casualty to date, emphasizing a significant escalation in Israel’s campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. (PC: Reuters)

Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric has declared that a mass evacuation of Gaza City is currently "impossible" due to dire humanitarian conditions. As Israel intensifies its military campaign to dismantle Hamas, the civilian population faces severe shortages of food, medical supplies, and shelter. Many residents are unable to evacuate due to injury, illness, or starvation. International law mandates that Israel ensure civilian access to safety and basic needs during evacuations, but these conditions cannot be met under the current circumstances, making any evacuation not only unfeasible but incomprehensible. (PC: Reuters)