Ukraine and Russia exchanged 206 prisoners in a major swap on Saturday, with each country releasing 103 captives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy credited the swap to his forces' recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, which boosted negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates. The released Ukrainians included 82 soldiers and 21 officers, held since the war's early months. Among them were 23 members of the Azov Brigade, who fought in Mariupol. The swap marks the third exchange since Ukraine's cross-border incursion, as Kyiv continues efforts to return captured soldiers.

At least 14 people have died across Europe as record-breaking rainfall causes devastating floods in central regions, affecting Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania. Thousands have been evacuated, with rescue operations underway in flooded towns. In Poland, five fatalities occurred, while six people died in Romania’s Galati County. Czech authorities issued flood warnings, evacuating thousands. In Austria, 1,100 houses were evacuated, with Lower Austria declared a disaster zone. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of impending floods in Budapest, as rescue operations continue across Europe. More heavy rainfall is expected in Hungary and Slovakia.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will resign tomorrow, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj confirmed. Kejriwal, who recently received bail in the liquor policy case, held one-on-one meetings with senior party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Raghav Chadha, to discuss his successor. AAP’s Political Affairs Committee is meeting today, while the legislative party will convene tomorrow morning to finalize the new Chief Minister. Kejriwal emphasized that he will not return to office until the people approve his leadership in the upcoming elections. Sisodia echoed this sentiment, stating he would only assume the Deputy CM role after public approval.

Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of inciting violence against him through their "highly inflammatory language." Trump's remarks followed a second assassination attempt, this time in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a gunman, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested near Trump's golf club with an AK-47. Trump claimed Routh acted based on the "rhetoric" of Democrats. The suspect had social media posts echoing Biden and Harris' anti-Trump sentiments. Trump warned that Biden and Harris are the real "threat to democracy," accusing them of attempting to destroy the country "from within."

TikTok argued in a Washington DC appeals court that a US law forcing it to sell its US operations or face a ban would have a "staggering" impact on free speech. The law, aimed at addressing data security concerns over TikTok's links to China, was called unconstitutional by TikTok’s lawyer, Andrew Pincus. He emphasized that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is not controlled by China. The US Department of Justice countered, citing national security risks. The case, involving 170 million US users, could reach the Supreme Court, with concerns over global free speech at stake.

India strongly condemned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's remarks regarding the "suffering" of Muslims in India, Gaza, and Myanmar. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the comments as "misinformed and unacceptable," urging Iran to review its own minority record. Khamenei made the statement on social media, calling for global Muslim solidarity. This isn't the first time Khamenei has commented on India's minority issues, with previous remarks on Kashmir in 2019. Despite this, India and Iran maintain strong ties, recently solidifying the Chabahar port agreement to enhance regional connectivity.

In a meeting at her Kolkata residence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and protesting junior doctors reached a consensus on improving infrastructure at state-run hospitals, a key demand following the RG Kar rape-murder case. Banerjee urged the doctors to end their strike, emphasizing public suffering and an upcoming Supreme Court hearing. The government rejected the doctors' demand for live-streaming the meeting but agreed to share recorded minutes. The doctors continue to demand the removal of senior health officials and better hospital security.

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man detained in connection with an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, revealed plans to recruit Afghan soldiers to fight for Ukraine against Russia. He made these remarks in a 2023 interview with The New York Times. Routh, who has a lengthy criminal record, was arrested after being spotted by Secret Service at a Trump golf course. This was the second attempt on Trump’s life in two months, following an earlier attack during a July rally in Pennsylvania.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at a rally in Jammu and Kashmir, mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Rahul Baba can ride a bike in Kashmir and eat ice cream because we made it safe.” Shah credited the BJP-led government's abrogation of Article 370 for reducing militancy in the region. He also criticized former Congress Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, stating that Shinde could now walk in Lal Chowk without fear, contrasting this with the previous Congress government's handling of Kashmir.

Junior doctors in Kolkata held a two-hour meeting with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, presenting five key demands. These include strict action against those involved in the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor and the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal. The doctors agreed to the meeting after the state government allowed stenographers to record the minutes. The medics stressed that they won't end their protest until all demands, including improved healthcare security, are met. The strike follows widespread outrage over the August 9 incident.