A young woman at Amir Kabir University in Iran stripped to her underwear on Saturday, protesting the country's strict hijab laws. Videos shared on social media captured the moment, leading to her detention by security forces, who cited mental health concerns. University spokesperson Amir Mahjob stated she was under significant mental pressure, suggesting a disorder. However, many social media users viewed her actions as a deliberate protest against oppressive dress codes. This incident reflects a growing movement among Iranian women to defy mandatory hijab rules, intensified after protests erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.

At least 12 civilians were injured in a grenade attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. The blast occurred at the Sunday market near the Tourist Reception Centre, causing panic among shoppers. The injured, including eight men and one woman, were transported to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital, where their conditions are reported as stable. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, emphasizing that there can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians. This incident follows the killing of a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander by security forces in Srinagar the previous day.

Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan have been urged to evacuate as authorities warn of potential landslides and floods due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Kong-rey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported heavy rainfall and thunderstorms linked to the storm, which has been downgraded to an extratropical low-pressure system. The city of Matsuyama issued a top-level warning, advising its nearly 190,000 residents to prioritize safety. Although evacuation is not mandatory, the warning reflects the serious risk of disaster. Meanwhile, Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo and Fukuoka faced temporary suspensions due to the severe weather conditions.

In Valencia, an overwhelming wave of solidarity emerges as volunteers respond to catastrophic floods that have killed over 200 people. Thousands gathered at the City of Arts and Sciences to assist with clean-up efforts, as many expressed frustration with the slow response from authorities. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the deployment of an additional 5,000 troops to aid in recovery operations. Despite the government's efforts, residents voice anger over inadequate warning systems prior to the disaster. With communities left without basic necessities, the emotional toll continues to rise amid fears of looting and rising insecurity.

An American Airlines flight en route from Buenos Aires to New York was forced to make an emergency landing after a mysterious "banging noise" was heard mid-flight. The noise, detected at 30,000 feet, prompted the plane to return to Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport, where armed police boarded to investigate. Passengers and crew reported sounds resembling knocking from the cargo hold, raising concerns of a possible stowaway. Special Tactical Assault Group (GEAT) teams, explosives experts, and specially trained dogs searched the aircraft. Argentine newspaper Clarin reported intense security measures, but no stowaway was found.

A grenade attack near the Tourist Reception Centre, close to Srinagar's Lal Chowk, left 11 civilians injured on Sunday. The explosive device, thrown into a bustling Sunday market, detonated on a street vendor's cart, injuring individuals aged 16 to 55. Four of the wounded were discharged after first aid, while others are being treated at SMHS Hospital. The attack follows the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Srinagar. The J&K police's Special Operations Group has launched a search to apprehend the attackers, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged swift action to restore public safety.

New Zealand stunned India with a 3-0 series sweep, marking India’s first home clean sweep loss in a 3-match Test series since 1934. Despite a promising start, India’s batting lineup collapsed in the final Test, falling from a strong position led by Rishabh Pant’s 64-run knock. Pant’s controversial dismissal shattered India’s chase hopes, allowing New Zealand to clinch victory and rewrite history as the first team to beat India 3-0 at home in a 3-match series. This historic achievement adds New Zealand to the elite group of teams to sweep India, alongside England, Australia, and West Indies.

Israeli naval commandos captured a "senior Hezbollah operative" in Lebanon, reportedly a student at the Maritime Sciences and Technology Institute in Batroun. The raid, described as a "sea landing," involved armed forces seizing the man from his residence and returning to Israel for interrogation. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has ordered a formal complaint to the UN Security Council, demanding urgent investigation results. The war between Israel and Hezbollah has so far killed over 1,900 people in Lebanon since it began in September, with 38 Israeli soldiers killed in ongoing ground operations.

Vice-President Kamala Harris, chosen by President Biden as his Democratic successor, is running a campaign largely shaped by her years as a California prosecutor. In her first public speech as the candidate, Harris addressed Donald Trump, stating, “I know Trump’s type,” recalling her record of tackling abuse, fraud, and crime. Harris’s prosecutorial career, from street crime in Oakland to high-stakes cases in San Francisco, saw her both criticized for her stances on capital punishment and celebrated for her progressive policies. Now, facing Trump, she leans into her past, portraying herself as a tough prosecutor in a polarized political landscape.

India’s captain Rohit Sharma took full responsibility for the 0-3 home Test series loss to New Zealand, admitting his performance “was not at my best, both as captain and batter.” Addressing the press in Mumbai, he reflected on India’s historic loss, saying, “As a captain and as a leader as well, I have not been at the best of my abilities right from the start of the series.” He noted the need to “learn from the likes of Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant,” aiming to improve before the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.