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)

Ukraine and Russia exchanged devastating attacks overnight, with three people including an infant killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv, injuring 18 others and setting government buildings ablaze. Drone attacks followed by missiles targeted residential buildings across multiple districts, with fires erupting in apartment blocks and government offices. In retaliation, Ukraine struck Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline in Bryansk region, causing "comprehensive fire damage" and disrupting oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia. Russia reported destroying 69 Ukrainian drones while launching 805 drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine. Additional strikes hit Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, and Odesa, damaging civilian infrastructure. Russia deliberately targeted civilian areas according to Ukrainian officials.

British police arrested around 425 people on Saturday at a demonstration supporting Palestine Action, continuing recent mass detentions since the government banned the pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organization in July. The ban followed members breaking into an RAF base and damaging military planes. Since the July ban, over 700 people have been arrested under anti-terrorism legislation at peaceful protests. Saturday's "Lift the Ban" rally near Parliament saw demonstrators holding signs reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." Police faced exceptional abuse including physical attacks and verbal assault. The proscription places Palestine Action alongside al-Qaeda and ISIS, making support punishable by up to 14 years imprisonment. Human rights groups criticize the ban as disproportionate, limiting peaceful protesters' freedom of expression. (PC: Reuters)

In early 2019, President Trump authorized a covert Navy SEAL Team 6 operation to install a surveillance device in North Korea, aiming to intercept communications during high-stakes nuclear negotiations . The mission went awry when SEALs encountered a North Korean fishing boat, mistakenly opened fire, and killed two to three unarmed civilians gathering shellfish . To conceal the error, the operatives sank the bodies. The listening device was never planted. The operation remained classified, and key Congressional intelligence committees were kept in the dark, raising legal and transparency concerns. (PC: NDTV)

Russia launched a widespread overnight air assault on Ukraine on September 3, 2025, unleashing over 500 drones and multiple missiles across nine regions—from Kyiv to the west—causing extensive infrastructure damage and injuries, notably to railway workers in Kirovohrad . In response, Poland, a NATO member, swiftly scrambled both national and allied aircraft to safeguard its airspace and activated ground-based air defenses and radar systems at the highest alert level . The escalated tension underscores continued regional instability driven by Moscow’s aggressive tactics. (PC: The Hindu)

A tragic incident unfolded during a cricket match at Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil, Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated mid-game, killing one person and injuring several others, including children . Officials labeled the bombing a "targeted attack" . The critically injured were swiftly taken to nearby medical facilities . No group has claimed responsibility thus far, but Pakistani authorities suspect militant involvement, potentially linked to ongoing anti-terror operations in the area. (PC: PTI)

A blast occurred during a cricket match at Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil, Bajaur district of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring several others, including children. The victim died on the spot while multiple spectators sustained injuries. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether this was a terror attack or blast from another cause, and no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the incident. A video shows panicked spectators fleeing as thick smoke emerges from the ground. The blast happened in a region known for security challenges, though the exact cause remains under investigation by local authorities. (PC: Times Now)

Russia has imposed new restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram calls, affecting 97 million and 90 million users respectively. The crackdown coincides with the rollout of Max, a state-approved "super-app" controlled by Kremlin allies that must be pre-installed on all devices sold from September 1st. Unlike encrypted messaging apps, Max's privacy policy allows data sharing with government bodies, raising surveillance concerns. Russia faces widespread mobile internet blackouts affecting up to 77 regions simultaneously, officially justified as drone defense but suspected as control measures. The government is developing a system allowing only "vital" services during shutdowns, including Max messenger, effectively creating a Chinese-style internet control model while eliminating digital freedoms Russians previously enjoyed. (PC: Getty Images)

Israeli forces bombed the 15-storey Soussi Tower in Gaza City on Saturday after issuing evacuation orders, continuing systematic destruction of remaining infrastructure. The tower was located opposite a UNRWA building in Tal al-Hawa neighborhood. Israel claims targeted buildings were used by Hamas for intelligence gathering, though Gaza's Government Media Office rejected these allegations as justification for targeting civilians. At least 68 Palestinians were killed and 362 wounded across Gaza in the past day, including 23 aid seekers and six starvation deaths. Israel designated a new "humanitarian zone" in al-Mawasi but Palestinians distrust such areas after repeated bombings. Residents returning to evacuated areas find complete destruction, with 90% of Gaza's infrastructure reportedly destroyed. (PC: Al Jazeera)

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: X)