France faced major unrest on Wednesday as the “Block Everything” protest spread across cities, including Paris. Protesters blocked roads, lit fires, and clashed with police. Nearly 200 people were arrested in the first hours, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed. A bus was set on fire in Rennes, and damage to a power line disrupted trains in the southwest. Police used tear gas to break barricades and clear traffic. The protest began online, calling for blockades and strikes against budget cuts and inequality. President Emmanuel Macron’s new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, faced an immediate challenge on his first day in office. (PC: NDTV)

Poland shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during overnight strikes on Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed it was the first time Russian drones were destroyed over NATO territory. He called it a “large-scale provocation” and said Poland worked with NATO pilots to neutralize the threat. Airports briefly closed and citizens received alerts to avoid drone debris. Ukraine said Russia launched 415 drones and over 40 missiles, with at least eight aimed at Poland. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “a dangerous precedent for Europe” and urged a strong international response. Russia has not commented. (PC: BBC)

Nepal’s Gen Z protests over social media bans have turned violent, leaving 19 people dead and top leaders attacked. Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba were beaten by mobs in Kathmandu. Both were rescued by army personnel. Former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal’s wife, Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, died after their home was set on fire. Protesters also attacked homes of other leaders, including President Ramchandra Paudel. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, but unrest continues. Anger has shifted from censorship to corruption and unemployment, with youth demanding change. Security forces call for restraint. (PC: HT, X)

Several explosions hit Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday as Israel carried out air strikes targeting senior Hamas leaders. It is the first time Israel has launched such an operation in Qatar. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said on X, “This is a message to the entire Middle East.” Israel’s military confirmed it acted alone and took “full responsibility.” Qatar condemned the strikes as a “cowardly attack” and a violation of international law. Israel said Hamas leaders are not safe anywhere. The US confirmed Israel had informed them in advance. Tensions remain high as Hamas rejected Trump’s ceasefire warning. 

Poland said on Wednesday that Russian drones entered its airspace during strikes on Ukraine. The Polish military confirmed it shot down several drones and launched operations to secure the area. Four airports, including Warsaw Chopin and Rzeszów-Jasionka, were closed due to “unplanned military activity.” Poland’s armed forces said allied aircraft and defence systems were on the highest alert. A US FAA notice confirmed the closures for security reasons. Ukraine earlier warned that drones had crossed into NATO-member Poland, posing a threat to Zamosc. Polish President Karol Nawrocki said Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted and may target other countries. (PC: X)

Nepal Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel has appealed to Gen Z protesters to end violence and join talks. The unrest continued even after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned, following 19 deaths in police action. Protesters torched Parliament, the President’s Office, and leaders’ homes. The Army announced it would take charge of security from Tuesday night, warning against groups misusing the crisis. Sigdel, appointed Army chief in 2024, trained in Nepal, India, and China, has UN peacekeeping experience, and was honored in India. Reports suggest he influenced Oli’s resignation while urging peace and stability. (PC: HT)

Poland’s Armed Forces reported a large aerial attack by Russia on the night of September 9–10. Officials confirmed Russian drones entered NATO airspace over Poland, triggering a full defensive response. Allied aircraft, including US F-35 jets, were seen near Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, which closed briefly due to military activity. Ukraine’s Air Force also warned of Russian drones crossing into Poland during strikes on Ukraine. Defence24 said four Shahed drones entered Belarus as well. NATO increased its presence with Italian and Dutch planes. US Representative Joe Wilson called the attack on NATO airspace an “act of war” and urged more support for Ukraine. (PC: News18)

Nepal plunged into chaos as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned following deadly anti-corruption protests that killed at least 22 people. Crowds set fire to parliament in Kathmandu and torched homes of top leaders, including Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba. The protests began after a controversial social media ban but soon grew into a wider youth-led movement targeting corruption and political privilege, including anger at “nepo kids.” On Tuesday night, the Nepal Army announced it had taken charge to restore order, warning against further violence. With the government leaderless, uncertainty looms over who will take control next. (PC: BBC)

At least 19 people have been killed in Nepal as Gen Z protesters, angry over corruption, nepotism, and a sudden social media ban, clashed with security forces. The resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday has not calmed the unrest. Protesters accuse political leaders of promoting their own children—“nepo kids”—into powerful government and party posts, while ignoring qualified youth struggling with unemployment. Demonstrators also torched Parliament, government offices, and homes of senior politicians. With slogans like “Stop corruption, not social media,” youth demand a civilian-led government and new elections. Whether Oli’s exit ends this anger is uncertain. (PC: The Hindu)

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed two dominant topics during her briefing that includes, Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Jeffrey Epstein document allegations. Regarding Qatar, Leavitt stated the strike doesn't advance Israeli or US goals, describing Qatar as a close ally. Trump reportedly feels "very badly" about the attack location but believes eliminating Hamas is worthy. The administration was notified before the strike, and Trump subsequently spoke with both Netanyahu and Qatar's Emir, assuring Qatar such attacks won't recur on their soil. The briefing also covered Epstein-related document controversies, though specific details weren't provided in this excerpt. These two subjects dominated the question-and-answer session throughout the press conference. (PC: History)