The UK has summoned Israel’s ambassador after final approval was given for a controversial settlement plan in the West Bank. The project, known as the E1 settlement, will add about 3,500 homes east of Jerusalem and could cut the West Bank in two. Britain, along with 21 other nations, condemned the decision, calling it a clear breach of international law and a major threat to a two-state solution. The UN also warned the plan would “drive a stake through the heart” of peace efforts. Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was meant to erase the idea of a Palestinian state. (PC: Reuters)

Rajesh Sakriya Khimjibhai, 41, from Rajkot, attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunwai event on Wednesday. Police said he told them he acted over the lives of three lakh stray dogs after a Supreme Court order. Khimjibhai, an autorickshaw driver with a criminal record including assault and bootlegging, is in custody. An attempt-to-murder case has been registered. CM Gupta described the attack as a “cowardly attempt” but said she is recovering. Police continue to verify his motive and are working with Gujarat authorities to investigate his background and actions. (PC: HT)

Hurricane Erin battered the Outer Banks with strong winds and high waves, flooding Highway 12 and surging under beachfront homes, officials said. Tropical storm conditions also affected parts of Virginia. Authorities closed beaches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware due to dangerous rip currents. Waves over 20 feet hit North Carolina, causing coastal flooding and threatening erosion-damaged homes. Despite evacuation orders, most residents stayed. Officials warned that the storm could regain strength and become a major hurricane but is expected to move out to sea. Rescuers saved dozens of people caught in rip currents this week. (PC: NDTV)

Russia launched 574 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine, hitting western cities including Lviv and Transcarpathia, Ukrainian officials said. One person died and 18 were injured as residential buildings and a US electronics firm were damaged. Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 577 of 614 attacks. President Zelensky expressed willingness to meet Putin in neutral Europe but ruled out Budapest due to Hungarian ties with Moscow. The strikes come amid US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war. Ukraine also struck Russian facilities in Rostov and Donetsk. The attacks mark the largest bombardment since July, highlighting the urgent need for stronger air defenses. (PC: BBC)

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases linked to the May 9, 2023, violence. The cases followed nationwide protests and attacks on government and military buildings after Khan’s arrest. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi approved the bail pleas. However, Khan will remain in jail due to other convictions, including a case on state gifts and another involving £190 million. Several trials are still pending. PTI called the Supreme Court’s decision a “victory for Imran Khan” and shared his message of hope on X. (PC: Economic Times)

A Pune court has summoned actors Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and director Subhash Kapoor over their upcoming film Jolly LLB 3. The summons came after lawyer Wajed Rahim Khan filed a petition claiming the film insults the judiciary. He alleged that some scenes mock judges and lawyers, including one where the word “mama” is used for the bench. The court has directed the three to appear on October 28. The complaint was first filed in 2024 after the teaser was released. Jolly LLB 3, set to release on September 19, reunites Kumar and Warsi in the courtroom comedy. (PC: The Hindu)

Judge Frank Caprio, known as the “nicest judge in the world,” passed away on August 20 at the age of 88 after battling pancreatic cancer. Caprio became famous for his kind and compassionate rulings on the TV show Caught in Providence, which earned him global love and millions of followers. His court hearings, blending justice with empathy, often went viral online. Tributes poured in from fans worldwide, praising his humanity and warmth. In his final days, Caprio asked for prayers and thanked people for their support. He will be remembered as a devoted family man and an inspirational judge. (PC: X)

Palestinians are leaving parts of Gaza City after Israel began the first stages of a ground assault. Israeli troops have entered areas like Zeitoun and Jabalia following days of heavy bombing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the aim is to capture “the last terror strongholds” in Gaza. Defence Minister Israel Katz has called up 60,000 reservists for the operation. The UN and world leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, have warned of massive civilian suffering and regional instability. Hamas accused Israel of targeting civilians and ignoring ceasefire efforts. Hundreds of thousands may be forced to evacuate to southern Gaza. (PC: BBC)

Nikki Haley, former US Ambassador to the UN, has warned that relations between the US and India are near breaking point. Writing in Newsweek, she urged Donald Trump’s administration to treat India as a key democratic partner, not like China. She said US tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases risk damaging 25 years of progress. Haley stressed India’s importance in supply chains, defence, and Middle East stability. She added that India’s growing economy and young workforce are crucial to counter China’s rise. “Damaging ties with India would be a strategic disaster,” Haley warned. (PC: NDTV)

Israel has approved a controversial plan to build 3,400 homes in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank. Critics say the project would split the territory in two and block hopes for a Palestinian state. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the idea of a Palestinian state is “being erased.” The Palestinian Authority condemned the move as illegal and dangerous. The UK, Jordan, and Germany also voiced opposition, warning it violates international law. Settlement building has expanded under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, with over 700,000 settlers now living in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. (PC: Reuters)