Egypt navigates Mecca pact, steps up ties with India

Meta Ray-Ban glasses ban: In the Netherlands, eyewear retailers are halting the sales of Meta's smart glasses amidst growing public anxiety regarding privacy. Reports reveal an uptick in secret filming of women, with these recordings allegedly circulating in online communities. The Dutch Data Protection Authority is actively investigating this issue fueled by public outrage.

Police authorities found out that cash was belonged to Bank of America and was sent to the bank through vendor Brinks.

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to win the men’s T20 cricket gold at the Asian Games in Japan, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 and Abhishek Sharma’s 61 setting up a 211/6 total. Hasan Nawaz’s 96 kept Pakistan in contention, but India’s bowling depth held firm to seal victory.

The resignation of BJP councilor R. Sreelekha from the Thiruvananthapuram city council poses a critical challenge to the party's majority, reducing the council's strength to 50. Following her discontent over not being nominated as Mayor, speculation surrounds Sreelekha's allegiance to the party. Currently, the BJP is making efforts to have her reconsider her resignation, hoping to maintain their council dominance amid the changing political landscape.

Post the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar, the relationship between the RJD and Congress is strained. The RJD's unilateral announcement of candidates for six MLC seats sparked conflict, prompting Congress to position its candidates for five seats, resulting in four direct electoral battles. The RJD argues that Congress's success hinges on its support, while Congress is determined to fortify its presence independently.

With the countdown to elections in Uttar Pradesh starting, numerous politicians are forging new partnerships to stay influential. Recently, Swami Prasad Maurya held talks with Rahul Gandhi aiming for possible cooperation, yet he emphasizes his party's independence. In another twist, ex-MLA Shyam Sundar Sharma shifts to Congress after a seat loss last year, while Maurya's daughter, Sanghmitra, remains loyal to the BJP, even without a ticket for 2024.

Mad Sandhu news: Mad Sandhu, a makeup artist and social media influencer, was shot dead in Punjab on Saturday. He sustained two gunshot wounds and died during treatment at Fortis Hospital. Police have begun an investigation into the incident and are gathering leads. An FIR has been registered after taking statements from the victim's family. The motive and identity of the attackers remain under investigation.

The US economy showed mixed signals over the past week, with consumer confidence falling to its lowest level since 2014 and mortgage rates reaching nearly a three-year high. Hiring weakened and job openings declined, while inflation eased slightly. Meanwhile, second-quarter GDP growth was revised higher and stocks remained near record levels.