US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. The meeting focused on the fallout from Israel’s recent strike in Qatar that killed senior Hamas leaders. The attack angered many countries as Qatar is a close US ally. President Donald Trump also criticised Israel, saying he was unhappy with the strike. Rubio echoed those concerns, adding the US must now “figure out what comes next.” Meanwhile, Arab leaders gathered at a summit to back Qatar. Qatar’s prime minister accused Israel of double standards and demanded international punishment for the attack. (PC: BBC)

A speeding BMW killed Navjot Singh, Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry, near Delhi Cantonment on Sunday night. His wife, Sandeep Kaur, survived with multiple fractures. The BMW, driven by a woman from Gurugram, hit their motorcycle and overturned. Bystander Mohammad Gulfam Hasan said he rushed the couple to a hospital 19 km away, claiming he “did what felt right.” However, Kaur said she pleaded to be taken to the nearest hospital. The chosen facility reportedly has links to the accused. Police seized both vehicles, confirmed injuries to the BMW occupants, and launched an investigation into the crash. (PC: India Today)

FBI Director Kash Patel will face tough questioning in the US Congress after errors in the Charlie Kirk murder probe. Patel wrongly announced on social media that the suspect was in custody, later correcting himself. Critics, including fellow conservatives, say his handling showed poor judgment and raised doubts about his ability to lead the agency. Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin called it “amateur hour.” Patel also faced criticism for venting at FBI staff over delays in updates. He appears before Senate and House committees this week, as questions grow about his leadership and the FBI’s stability. (PC: Al Jazeera)

The Pakistan cricket team has lodged a formal protest against India after players refused to shake hands during their Asia Cup group match on September 14. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) complained to the Asian Cricket Council, saying Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav set the tone by avoiding a handshake with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha at the toss. Reports said match referee Andy Pycroft also told Agha not to shake hands, which angered Pakistan. In protest, Agha skipped the post-match ceremony. PCB said India ignored the “spirit of cricket,” which requires respect and sportsmanship between teams. (PC: India Today)

New evidence shows there were many missed chances to stop UK Southport killer Axel Rudakubana before his attack. He murdered three young girls — Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar — at a dance event last year. Teachers had warned Prevent officers three times about his violent behaviour, but his case was closed each time. Now, lawyers for the families say there were even earlier failings before Prevent’s mistakes. The families remain deeply traumatised and want accountability and reforms. Rudakubana is serving life with a minimum of 52 years. The inquiry into the attack continues. (PC: Sky News)

India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match but refused the customary post-match handshake. Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, who guided India past the 128-run target in 15.5 overs, walked straight to the dressing room without greeting Pakistan players. Reports said none of the Indian squad came out to meet their rivals, despite Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and his team waiting outside. Pakistan’s white-ball coach Mike Hesson was reportedly angered by the incident. Handshakes are tradition, not rule, but India’s decision highlighted the tense atmosphere surrounding the India-Pakistan rivalry. (PC: India Today)

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela to appear at its Delhi office on September 16 in the 1xBet online betting case. Former Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty has also been called on September 15 in connection with the case. ED sources confirmed both have been asked to cooperate with the investigation. The probe has already questioned several high-profile individuals, including cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan. Dhawan was questioned for eight hours over his alleged link to the betting app through endorsements. The central government recently banned real-money online gaming through new legislation. (PC: X)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, “We will never surrender” to far-right protesters after over 100,000 people joined an anti-immigration rally in London led by Tommy Robinson. Starmer added, “Our flag represents our diverse country,” and warned, “We will not tolerate citizens being targeted for their background or the colour of their skin.” He condemned attacks on police officers during the march. The rally, called “Unite the Kingdom,” featured chants like “Stop the boats” and “Tommy, whose street?” A 5,000-strong counter-protest also took place. Starmer stressed, “Britain is a nation built on tolerance, diversity, and respect.” (PC: India Today)

Russia has deployed its Iskander missile system in Kaliningrad, close to Poland’s border. Reports say the missile can strike Warsaw, Poland’s capital, in just 3 minutes. This comes hours after Russia was accused of invading Polish airspace. The Iskander-M is a short-range ballistic missile, often called one of Russia’s most dangerous weapons. Its placement so close to a NATO country has raised fresh security fears in Europe. Analysts warn the move could sharply increase tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. NATO leaders are expected to meet and discuss possible responses to this growing military threat. 

Romania reported that a Russian drone entered its airspace on Saturday, the second NATO country to face such an incident this week. The defence ministry said two F-16 jets detected the drone near the village of Chilia Veche while monitoring Russian strikes on Ukraine. The drone later disappeared from radar and posed no direct threat. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the move was “an obvious expansion of the war.” The EU called it an “unacceptable breach” of sovereignty. Earlier, Poland said it shot down Russian drones. NATO allies have raised air defence readiness as tensions with Moscow increase. (PC: EPA)