What’s Trending in Fashion Right Now 1. Leggings Lose Ground, Loose Fits on Rise A notable shift is underway in activewear— leggings, once dominant in athleisure, are falling out of favor with Gen Z . In their place, looser silhouettes like baggy track pants, cargos, straight-leg trousers, and parachute pants are gaining traction. Brands including Stax, PE Nation , and even Lululemon are responding by introducing these oversized, comfort-driven styles. Vogue Business +11 News.com.au +11 Daily Front Row +11 2. Star Power Meets Sustainability at Seoul Fashion Week Seoul Fashion Week (Sept 3–7) is embracing eco-conscious innovation—with actor Lee Min-ho expected to appear wearing recycled and zero-waste textiles . Designers are spotlighting collections made from materials like discarded PET bottles, fishing nets, and recycled water resources—fitting a broader move toward sustainable luxury . The Times of India 3. Leopard Print Roars Back in Fall 2025 Once considered kitschy, leopard pri...

  Starvation Mounts in Gaza—Pope Demands Ceasefire Humanitarian Collapse and Mounting Death Toll Gaza’s health ministry reports that 10 more Palestinians , including two children , have died from starvation in just the past 24 hours. This brings the grim total to 313 famine-related deaths , with 119 children among them. A UN-backed body has formally declared famine conditions in parts of Gaza. Arab News +11 The Guardian +11 The Guardian +11 The International Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) underscores the severity: over 514,000 people —nearly a quarter of Gaza’s population—are now facing famine, a figure expected to climb to 641,000 by September’s end. Politico +5 Reuters +5 Reuters +5 Despite slight increases in aid, the World Food Programme (WFP) confirms that daily aid convoys are severely insufficient—hovering around 100 trucks daily versus the pre-blockade pace of 600 per day. Reuters The Pope’s Urgent Plea: Ceasefire and Dignity In an emotional ...

Massive Kyiv Airstrike Sparks International Outrage Late on August 28, 2025, Kyiv endured one of the most devastating Russian aerial assaults in months. The barrage, comprising 598 drones and 31 missiles , inflicted widespread destruction across the city, including blows to diplomatic and cultural institutions. Human Toll & Structural Damage The assault killed at least 18 civilians , including four children , and wounded dozens more. France 24 +15 The Guardian +15 France 24 +15 The Sun +3 AP News +3 Straight Arrow News +3 Among the damaged sites were: A five-story residential building in Darnytskyi district that partially collapsed, leading to civilian casualties. The Sun +5 The Guardian +5 The Washington Post +5 The British Council office , whose building was severely hit; fortunately, no staff were harmed, but one guard was injured. The Guardian +4 The Washington Post +4 Ukrinform +4 The EU Delegation building , which also sustained extensive damage. Wikipedia +...

Iranian Reformists Call for Nuclear Talks Amid Crisis Reformists Appeal to Halt Enrichment A coalition of 27 reformist groups, known as the Iran Reform Front , has issued an urgent appeal to the regime: suspend uranium enrichment , engage with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and strike a renewed deal with the U.S. They argue this shift is vital to ease crushing economic pressures—including rampant inflation , widespread fuel and water shortages, and power outages aggravated by recent conflicts. ایران اینترنشنال | Iran International +4 IranWire +4 Amwaj.media +4 IranWire +4 The Times +4 New York Post +4 Economic Collapse Fuels Internal Pressure Iran continues to grapple with its worst economic downturn in decades, marked by soaring living costs, widespread energy instability, and public unrest. Mass protests and labor strikes—spanning nurses, truck drivers, farmers, and bakers—reflect growing disillusionment with the status quo. Wikipedia +2 Wikipedia +2 Pushback from H...

Independence Day Defiance & Diplomatic Signals Zelenskyy’s Unyielding Message On Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day , President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful speech from Independence Square in Kyiv , declaring boldly: “Ukraine will never again be forced into the shame that the Russians call a ‘compromise.’ We need a just peace.” He emphasized that sovereignty—and no external pressure—will define Ukraine’s future. euronews The Washington Post +3 The Kyiv Independent +3 The Guardian +3 Symbolism of Maidan & National Unity Standing at Maidan Nezalezhnosti , he praised the place as the spiritual heart of Ukrainian resistance. Referencing landmarks like the Monument of Independence and “ Zero Kilometer ,” he reflected on how they mark cities like Donetsk , Luhansk , and Crimea —not just in distance, but as manifestations of a unified national identity. His message was clear: despite partitions, Ukraine stands indivisible. Presidential Office of Ukraine Prisoner Swap, St...

Standoff on Trade: U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods Overview Tariff escalation confirmed : The U.S. is doubling its tariffs on Indian imports—from 25% to a staggering 50% , effective August 27. This move is a direct response to India's persistent purchase of Russian oil , which Washington claims indirectly supports the war in Ukraine . Reuters +15 Reuters +15 Indiatimes +15 The Economic Times +12 The Economic Times +12 Indiatimes +12 Targets and exclusions : Sectors likely to bear the brunt include textiles, gems, leather, machinery, and marine products. Notably, electronics and semiconductors are exempt. Indiatimes Domestic Fallout in India Financial markets react : The Indian rupee tumbled , while the major stock indexes ( Sensex, Nifty ) slid—reflecting mounting uncertainty. Yahoo Finance Growth under threat : Analysts predict GDP could take a hit of 0.8 percentage points annually , with factory exporters expecting 20–30% export declines post-September. ...

  Global Crime & Security: Cyber Crackdown in Africa and Cartel Logistics in Europe 1. Operation Serengeti 2.0: A Cybercrime Sweep Across Africa Massive coordinated enforcement INTERPOL, in collaboration with 18 African nations and the UK, completed a landmark operation called Operation Serengeti 2.0 , leading to the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals . The initiative dismantled over 11,000 malicious infrastructures and recovered nearly USD 97.4 million —a resounding blow against cybercrime networks . Interpol +13 AP News +13 AInvest +13 Interpol Tackling key digital threats The operation targeted ransomware , phishing , business email compromises , and investment scams . For instance, in Angola , 25 illegal crypto-mining operations were shut down, and in Zambia , 65,000 victims were defrauded of approximately USD 300 million. WebProNews Fortinet +3 AP News +3 TRM Labs +3 Private sector reinforcement Kaspersky and Fortinet played supportive roles in this operation. K...