Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live Updates: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2:15pm; Lok Sabha till 2pm - The Times of India

• The Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to advance the Kids Online Safety Act, moving the legislation toward a potential full Senate floor vote. • The measure aims to enhance protections for children online after previously stalling in the House during the last Congress.

• On August 5, 2026, public service leaders from ASEAN and ASEAN+3 met with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in Phnom Penh. • The leaders reaffirmed their collective commitment to developing public services across the region that are more responsive, efficient, and people-centered.

• Seoul is currently experiencing more severe heat than other major Asian cities typically known for intense summer weather, including Tokyo, Taipei, and Bangkok. • The report was curated by Lee Sang-ki and members of the Asia Journalist Association (AJA) for THE AsiaN on August 6, 2026.

• The UK Green Party is calling for increased taxes on oil and gas profits to fund wildfire prevention and enhance climate adaptation strategies. • This push comes as the party warns of rising heat and drought risks, while criticizing the Labour government for potentially allowing further North Sea drilling at sites like Rosebank and Jackdaw.

• President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to discuss Ukraine's European integration and the opening of four new EU negotiation clusters. • The leaders focused on the implementation of the PURL and SAFE programs to strengthen bilateral cooperation and security.

• Representative Wesley Bell successfully defeated a primary challenge from Cori Bush in a high-profile Missouri rematch. • The contest pitted two prominent Democratic figures against each other, centering on political strategy and representation within the state.

• Republicans and Democrats in key battleground states are collaborating to publicly counter unproven accusations regarding U.S. election integrity. • In Arizona, co-leaders including Mr. Henninger are working through a resilience network to fight voter intimidation and facilitate dialogue between opposing political factions.

• US 30-year bond yields have climbed to their highest levels since 2007, signaling growing investor concern over the nation's financial stability. • This spike is driven by the country's increasingly unsustainable public finances and rising national debt levels.

• A new study indicates that a significant majority of Americans possess a "legal blind spot," failing to understand the judicial philosophies they claim to support. • The research highlights a disconnect between the political labels citizens adopt and their actual comprehension of the underlying legal theories.

• President Donald Trump reported holding productive all-day negotiations with Iran on Tuesday to secure a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. • The proposed agreement aims to stabilize global oil markets and lower gas prices, which have remained high due to tensions in the region.

• Researchers led by Michael Heseltine at the University of Amsterdam investigated how political developments influence the news consumption habits of Democrats and Republicans. • The study found that individuals actively alter the volume and type of news they read based on whether the day's headlines are favorable or unfavorable to their preferred party.