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Ukraine is facing a nightmare in Kharkiv following the Russian attack on a shopping mall and events complex, which left nearly 50 people injured. Meanwhile, Russia has said Kyiv launched one of the biggest drone attacks against it since the war began. Molly Gambhir tells you more

#Gravitas | Is Pakistan seeking to usurp India's influence in Bangladesh? According to Pakistani media reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently met with retired diplomats and former ambassadors to discuss the recent developments in Bangladesh and seek input on resetting ties. Reports suggest that the diplomats have prepared a 'Strategy paper' to advise the Shehbaz Sharif govt.

Lucy Powell, leader of the house of commons, stated that if chancellor Rachel Reeves hadn't cut a winter heating payment for 10 million pensioners to shore up the public finances, the UK would have risked a run on the pound, increased interest rates, and an economic crisis.

#Gravitas | Israel is witnessing the largest anti-government protests since the Gaza war began over 10 months ago. The latest wave of protests has been triggered by the killing of six Israeli hostages in Gaza. The citizens blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for stalling efforts to secure a hostage deal and demand his resignation. As rage and despair rock the country, will the people's movement bring Netanyahu down? Will the protests shake Netanyahu’s hold on power?

Saudi Arabia's industry and mineral resources minister, Bandar Alkhorayef, is leading a delegation on a tour of East Asia this week. The visit, which includes stops in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Singapore, is focused on enhancing cooperation with Chinese companies in the automotive and automation sectors.

Over the next 11 days, Pope Francis will be visiting four countries and travelling over 32,000 kilometers. The Pope will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore. Interestingly, Hong Kong has been left out of Pope's Asia tour. What gives?

A drone attack was reported in the Indian state of Manipur for a second consecutive day, local media said on Monday (Sept 2). A report by the Imphal Times said that in the early hours of Monday, Kuki militants launched a violent attack on Sinam village in the Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency, Imphal East district.

Turkiye is grappling with severe economic challenges, driven by a persistent inflation rate of 60 percent, which is twelve times the official target. The central bank has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 50 percent since April, marking the tightest monetary conditions in two decades.

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says the Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings it has been decorated with until after the ongoing Paralympic Games.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday (Sep 2) arrested Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, over 'financial misconduct'.

#Gravitas | According to reports, the Chinese military has found a weak spot in drone swarms. The Chinese military, which has been testing its capabilities to counter enemy drone swarm attacks, has admitted that accurately hitting drone swarms may prove difficult. A first round of anti-aircraft artillery launched against a drone swarm during a recent PLA exercise, reportedly achieved only 40% damage. Could this prove to be China's Achilles heel?

Ukrainian forces have continued to lose ground to Russia in the country’s eastern Donetsk region, with Moscow determined not to have its plans to capture the territory undermined by Kyiv’s incursion into Kursk.

Meta AI became the saviour of a 22-year-old woman who attempted suicide in Uttar Pradesh. The video was shared on the social media platform, appreciating Meta’s quick response, which enabled the police to act quickly at the right time and save her.

In a first, drones were used in an attack on a village in Manipur. Is India ready for drone terrorism?

Poland on Sunday marked 85 years since the outbreak of World War II during an annual commemoration ceremony held at dawn to remember Nazi Germany’s first attacks that triggered the deadly conflict.

The Supreme Court on Monday (2 September) voiced its concerns over the issue of “social media trolling,” noting that even judges are not immune to such attacks. The comments came during the hearing of a bail plea filed by Bibhav Kumar, the accused in Swati Maliwal assault case.

Israel's offensive in Gaza continues at least 11 people including a woman and a child were killed as an airstrike hit a school sheltering displaced Palestinians. Watch in for more details!

Ukrainian forces have continued to lose ground to Russia in the country’s eastern Donetsk region, with Moscow determined not to have its plans to capture the territory undermined by Kyiv’s incursion into Kursk.

Tibetans in Exile celebrated the 64th Tibetan Democracy Day, a day proudly regarded as a landmark occasion. The official commemoration was attended by Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government in Exile.