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  Major Conflicts & Diplomacy Ukraine Peace Deal Framework: Details emerge of a proposed U.S.-backed "NATO-style" security guarantee for Ukraine. Putin's Conditional Agreement: Russia's President Putin agrees in principle to the Ukraine deal, contingent on specifics. Territorial Concessions Debate: The controversial element of potential land concessions by Ukraine remains a major hurdle in talks. High-Stakes Summit: Preparations are underway for talks between Zelenskyy, Trump, and European leaders to finalize the deal. Gaza Military Operations: The Israeli military continues its intensified operations in and around Gaza City. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: The United Nations issues a stark warning of a "man-made famine" as aid struggles to reach civilians. Israeli Domestic Protests: Demonstrations continue across Israel demanding a ceasefire and the immediate return of hostages. Israel-Lebanon Border Tensions: Sporadic cross-border fire continues, raising fea...

Major Headlines 1. Rising Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza                 The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. The death toll has climbed to nearly 61,900, with ongoing Israeli strikes and severe shortages of food and water. Médecins Sans Frontières and the Norwegian Refugee Council are calling for immediate access to aid. Meanwhile, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that the conditions are not currently appropriate to recognize a Palestinian state, emphasizing the need for a democratic and mutually agreed path forward. Protests in Tel Aviv are demanding the release of hostages, while near the West Bank, settler attacks and scrutiny over Israeli military surveillance have intensified. 2. India's Foreign Secretary Begins Visit to Nepal                  India’s Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, has launched a two-day diplomatic visit to Nepal (August 17–18), fo...