Nearly 900 people were arrested in London, UK, during a protest against the ban on Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said 857 arrests were made under the Terrorism Act, while 33 others were held for different offences. Seventeen were accused of assaulting police officers. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Claire Smart said the violence was “coordinated” and involved masked protesters. She praised officers for their “professionalism.” The protest group Defend Our Juries called the rally peaceful, saying 1,500 people joined. Palestine Action was banned as a terror group in July after attacks on RAF aircraft. Legal challenges against the ban continue. (PC: PA)

The war between Russia and Ukraine escalated on Sunday. Russian missiles and drones struck central Kyiv, hitting Ukraine’s cabinet building for the first time. At least three people, including a baby, were killed, and many others were injured. Fires broke out in residential areas as debris damaged high-rise buildings. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko urged allies to act with tougher sanctions and stronger air defence. In response, Ukraine attacked Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline in Bryansk, disrupting energy supplies to Europe. Strikes also hit Odesa, Kremenchuk, and Kryvyi Rih. Both sides denied targeting civilians, but casualties continue to rise. (PC: India Today)

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on September 7, 2025, less than a year into his tenure, stepping down as both LDP leader and PM to prevent a “decisive split” within the party after consecutive electoral setbacks . His departure follows historic losses in both lower- and upper-house elections and comes at the conclusion of critical US-Japan tariff negotiations—where tariff rates were reduced in exchange for substantial Japanese investment . Ishiba will stay in office until a new LDP leader is chosen amid speculation over successors like Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi. (PC: AP)

Yemen launched drone strikes on Israel with the IDF intercepting three UAVs, two shot down before crossing Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in southern Israel alerting residents to seek shelter. The attack comes one week after Israeli airstrikes killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, prime minister of the Houthi-controlled Sanaa administration, along with other ministers during a government performance review workshop. Al-Rahawi had served as prime minister since August 2024. The Iranian-backed Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israel in solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza war, firing missiles and drones that are mostly intercepted. The conflict extends to the Red Sea where Houthis attack commercial ships allegedly linked to Israel. Israel has retaliated with strikes on Sanaa and Hodeida port, including rendering Sanaa's airport unusable in May. (PC: India Today)

Russia’s Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Konstantin Mogilevsky, has called for a significant expansion of Hindi language education across Russian universities, citing a growing student interest . Institutions such as MGIMO, RSUH, Moscow State University’s Institute of Asian and African Studies, and Moscow State Linguistic University are witnessing a two- to three-fold increase in Hindi course enrollments . Beyond Moscow, universities in St. Petersburg and Kazan are also seeing rising demand . The move reflects deeper cultural and educational alignment between India and Russia.    

Ukrainian President Zelensky firmly rejected Putin's invitation to Moscow for peace talks, calling Russia's capital a "terrorist's capital." Speaking to ABC News at a missile-damaged American manufacturing plant, Zelensky countered that Putin should come to Kyiv instead. Putin had earlier said he was "never against" meeting Zelensky and invited him to Moscow. Zelensky dismissed this as a stalling tactic, saying Putin is "playing games with the United States" and trying to postpone meetings. The exchange comes as Trump seeks to mediate a settlement, proposing trilateral summits. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha noted several countries including Austria, Switzerland, and Turkey are ready to host peace talks, while German Chancellor Merz called a Putin-Zelensky meeting unlikely. (PC: Wired)

US agents arrested 475 people, mostly South Koreans, in the largest single-site immigration raid in Homeland Security history at a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant under construction in Georgia. The "war zone"-like operation saw workers ordered against buses, shackled, and processed while some fled into sewage ponds or hid in air ducts. The raid stemmed from a multi-month criminal investigation into unlawful employment practices. South Korea expressed "concern and regret" to the US Embassy, citing infringement of legitimate rights. The operation occurs amid strained US-South Korea relations over Trump's tariffs and a disputed $350 billion trade agreement. Neither Hyundai nor LG directly employed the detained workers, according to company statements. (PC: The Telegraph & Yahoo)

A Canadian government report reveals at least two Khalistani extremist groups called, Babbar Khalsa International and International Sikh Youth Federation received financial support originating from Canada. The '2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada' identifies these groups under Politically Motivated Violent Extremism seeking to establish an independent Khalistan state within Punjab through violence. The report details funding methods including abuse of money services, cryptocurrencies, charitable organizations, and criminal activities. While these groups previously had extensive Canadian fundraising networks, they now appear as smaller individual pockets with allegiance to the cause. This follows a June intelligence report stating Canada-based Khalistani extremists continue posing national security threats since the mid-1980s. (PC: NDTV)

Internet services across Asia and the Middle East face major disruptions after undersea cables were severed in the Red Sea, affecting countries including Pakistan and the UAE. NetBlocks reported failures in the SMW4 and IMEWE cable systems near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, causing widespread connectivity issues. While the exact cause remains unclear, concerns exist about Houthi rebels targeting cables as part of their Red Sea campaign to pressure Israel over Gaza, though the Yemen-based group has denied past attacks on internet infrastructure. Microsoft confirmed Middle East disruptions but noted unaffected traffic routes. UAE users experience slower speeds on state-owned Du and Etisalat networks. Saudi Arabia hasn't commented on the cable failures near its territory.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign to prevent a split within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, according to public broadcaster NHK. Ishiba, who took office in October 2024, led the LDP-led coalition through major electoral losses in both parliamentary houses since coming to power, facing voter anger over rising living costs. The coalition lost its majority in recent elections under his leadership. LDP lawmakers are scheduled to vote Monday on whether to hold an extraordinary leadership election to replace him. The Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded to requests for comment. Ishiba's government had just finalized details of a trade deal with the United States last week before his resignation decision. (PC: PBS)