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Trump-Xi Jinping Meeting 2026 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday (Sep 24) as Washington and Beijing seek to preserve a fragile detente despite deep disagreements over trade, technology and geopolitics.Trump personally welcomed Xi on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday (Sep 23), marking the first time in more than six decades that a US president has greeted a foreign political leader there.The ceremony on Thursday will be even more elaborate, with a formal welcome on the White House South Lawn, a military flyover, Oval Office talks and a grand state banquet.<h2>Trade truce extended</h2>The pageantry comes against the backdrop of an uneasy trade relationship between the world’s two biggest economies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, pushing back a deadline that was due in November. Both sides have an interest in preventing a return to the trade war triggered by Trump’s sweeping tariffs last year. However, the summit is not expected to produce major breakthroughs, with the focus instead on keeping the wider thaw intact.<h2>Iran, AI and Taiwan on agenda</h2>Xi struck a conciliatory tone after arriving in Washington, saying China and the United States should be “partners rather than rivals.”Meanwhile, Trump confirmed that Iran would feature in his talks with Xi, alongside several other major issues.Artificial intelligence is also expected to take centre stage as Washington and Beijing compete for technological leadership while concerns grow over the potential risks posed by advanced AI.Taiwan will be another sensitive issue. Beijing claims the self-governing island as its territory, while Washington has long maintained close ties with Taipei.<h2>A summit heavy on ceremony</h2>The White House programme includes a military inspection, remarks by both leaders and a gift-giving ceremony involving Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan. Trump and Xi are also due to attend a state dinner featuring prominent US technology and AI executives.Xi's visit will conclude on Friday (Sep 25) morning with tea at the White House before the two presidential couples visit the National Archives, home to the US Declaration of Independence.<h2>Follow WION for live updates on Trump-Xi Summit:</h2>

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Thursday (Sep 24), with trade once again at the centre of a relationship that has swung between tariff escalation and uneasy truces. The two countries have pulled back from the extraordinary tariff battle that pushed US duties on Chinese imports as high as 145 per cent and China's retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent. But the underlying disputes have not disappeared. Tariffs, rare earths, agricultural purchases and technology controls remain unresolved, while new disagreements over artificial intelligence and sanctions linked to Iran are adding fresh complications.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-jinping-meeting-2026-what-are-the-biggest-trade-disputes-between-the-us-and-china-1790155041822">Read more.</a>

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When Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Washington, the conversation will go far beyond tariffs and trade. At the centre of the relationship is a much larger contest: who will lead the next generation of artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced technology? AI has become a strategic issue for both Washington and Beijing because its applications extend from consumer technology to defence, cybersecurity, finance and critical infrastructure. Reuters reported ahead of the meeting that AI competition is expected to be a central issue in the talks.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-meeting-2026-from-ai-to-chips-what-is-really-at-stake-in-the-us-china-tech-race-179015https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-meeting-2026-from-ai-to-chips-what-is-really-at-stake-in-the-us-china-tech-race-17901540200474020047">Read more.</a>

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The Trump administration’s campaign to squeeze Iran’s economy is running into a major complication: China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expanded Washington’s use of economic pressure against Tehran, including secondary sanctions aimed at companies, banks, traders and other entities helping Iran maintain its economic lifelines. The strategy is designed to make doing business with Iran increasingly costly even for entities that are outside the United States.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-s-iran-problem-why-trump-s-sanctions-strategy-could-put-beijing-in-a-bind-1790151990840">Read more.</a>

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Trump-Xi Jinping Meeting 2026 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House both nations seek to preserve their fragile detente, with trade, Iran, AI and Taiwan dominating the agenda. Scroll down to follow live updates:

Trump-Xi Jinping Meeting 2026 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday (Sep 24) as Washington and Beijing seek to preserve a fragile detente despite deep disagreements over trade, technology and geopolitics. Trump personally welcomed Xi on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday (Sep 23), marking the first time in more than six decades that a US president has greeted a foreign political leader there. The ceremony on Thursday will be even more elaborate, with a formal welcome on the White House South Lawn, a military flyover, Oval Office talks and a grand state banquet. Trade truce extended The pageantry comes against the backdrop of an uneasy trade relationship between the world’s two biggest economies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, pushing back a deadline that was due in November. Both sides have an interest in preventing a return to the trade war triggered by Trump’s sweeping tariffs last year. However, the summit is not expected to produce major breakthroughs, with the focus instead on keeping the wider thaw intact. Iran, AI and Taiwan on agenda Xi struck a conciliatory tone after arriving in Washington, saying China and the United States should be “partners rather than rivals.” Meanwhile, Trump confirmed that Iran would feature in his talks with Xi, alongside several other major issues. Artificial intelligence is also expected to take centre stage as Washington and Beijing compete for technological leadership while concerns grow over the potential risks posed by advanced AI. Taiwan will be another sensitive issue. Beijing claims the self-governing island as its territory, while Washington has long maintained close ties with Taipei. A summit heavy on ceremony The White House programme includes a military inspection, remarks by both leaders and a gift-giving ceremony involving Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan. Trump and Xi are also due to attend a state dinner featuring prominent US technology and AI executives. Xi's visit will conclude on Friday (Sep 25) morning with tea at the White House before the two presidential couples visit the National Archives, home to the US Declaration of Independence. Follow WION for live updates on Trump-Xi Summit:

Trump-Xi Jinping Meeting 2026 Live Updates: US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House both nations seek to preserve their fragile detente, with trade, Iran, AI and Taiwan dominating the agenda. Scroll down to follow live updates:

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White House on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump is “courageously” fighting against the Iranian regime, responding to a question about Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who remained unflustered in his United Nations General Assembly speech as Trump said that he could "annihilate" Iran if necessary.&nbsp;“The Iranian regime has murdered thousands of its own people, killed Americans overseas, executed acts of terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz, and launched indiscriminate attacks against its neighbours in the region," said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly. "The President is courageously ensuring that such an evil country never possesses a nuclear weapon, which will make the entire world safer and more stable.”US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly heavily focused on Iran and aggressively showcased the transactional nature of the America First foreign policy. He said that he was cosidering "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell with no chance of survival", at the same time he said he was offering Iran economic cooperation and the opportunity to rebuild into a "far greater country" in exchange of dismantling it's nuclear programme, and the opportunity to rebuild into a “far greater country”.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-15-years-miriam-haley-sexual-assault-1790182424219">Harvey Weinstein gets 15-year prison sentence over Miriam Haley assault</a>Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by saying that Iran would not be bullied, while he expressed willingness to dialogue and diplomacy with the US. Iran portrayed itself as a “victim of terrorism”. &nbsp;He said that Iran was defending itself.&nbsp;“Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions imposed upon our country. And we defended ourselves with utmost strength. America and Israel attacked us.” &nbsp;He argued that Israel has nuclear weapons without ever disclosing it to the IAEA, but the IAEA inspectors are in Iran.&nbsp;The oil market spiked once again, with Brent remaining up over 2%, selling at over $105 per barrel before markets opened in the US, as the United Nations summit failed to show any signs of peace. Iran has already warned that any renewed attack will draw retalliation with expanded targeting of energy infrastructure and shipping in the Red Sea and possibly even the Indian Ocean.

The White House defended Trump’s Iran policy after his UN ‘annihilate’ threat as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy and rejected US pressure.

White House on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump is “courageously” fighting against the Iranian regime, responding to a question about Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who remained unflustered in his United Nations General Assembly speech as Trump said that he could "annihilate" Iran if necessary. “The Iranian regime has murdered thousands of its own people, killed Americans overseas, executed acts of terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz, and launched indiscriminate attacks against its neighbours in the region," said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly. "The President is courageously ensuring that such an evil country never possesses a nuclear weapon, which will make the entire world safer and more stable.” US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly heavily focused on Iran and aggressively showcased the transactional nature of the America First foreign policy. He said that he was cosidering "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell with no chance of survival", at the same time he said he was offering Iran economic cooperation and the opportunity to rebuild into a "far greater country" in exchange of dismantling it's nuclear programme, and the opportunity to rebuild into a “far greater country”. Also Read: Harvey Weinstein gets 15-year prison sentence over Miriam Haley assault Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by saying that Iran would not be bullied, while he expressed willingness to dialogue and diplomacy with the US. Iran portrayed itself as a “victim of terrorism”. He said that Iran was defending itself. “Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions imposed upon our country. And we defended ourselves with utmost strength. America and Israel attacked us.” He argued that Israel has nuclear weapons without ever disclosing it to the IAEA, but the IAEA inspectors are in Iran. The oil market spiked once again, with Brent remaining up over 2%, selling at over $105 per barrel before markets opened in the US, as the United Nations summit failed to show any signs of peace. Iran has already warned that any renewed attack will draw retalliation with expanded targeting of energy infrastructure and shipping in the Red Sea and possibly even the Indian Ocean.

The White House defended Trump’s Iran policy after his UN ‘annihilate’ threat as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy and rejected US pressure.

Trump ‘courageously’ fighting Iran, says White House after ‘annihilate’ threat

Amnesty International, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and 36 other civil society organisations have filed a joint court brief challenging the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). They say the campaign is harming far more than the officials directly targeted. The groups submitted an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on September 22. It supports a lawsuit brought by the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch and the Open Society Institute. That lawsuit challenges the legality of sanctions imposed under Executive Order 14203, which have targeted ICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights groups.&nbsp;“Behind every civil society organisation being silenced or pushed away from the ICC are victims and survivors waiting for justice. These sanctions are disrupting the networks of people and organisations that stand with victims who bring their stories and evidence before the Court, and spreading fear far beyond those directly targeted,” said Alexis Deswaef, President of FIDH.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-revives-india-middle-east-europe-economic-corridor-as-india-emerges-central-to-west-asia-s-future-1790131037627">Trump revives India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor as India emerges central to West Asia’s future: What is it?</a>&nbsp;Amnesty Secretary General Agnès Callamard said, “As the Trump administration steps up its attacks on the ICC and the civil society organisations essential to its work, it is crucial to demonstrate to the US Federal Court how sanctions are harming global civil society, victims and survivors of crimes under international law, and the very idea of international justice.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The brief first argues that the sanctions are fracturing civil society networks the ICC relies on. Lawyers, victim representatives and survivor-advocates connect victims and witnesses to the Court, document atrocity crimes, support victim participation and reparations, and supply legal and cultural expertise. They also advance domestic investigations and prosecutions, especially where the Court's access is limited.&nbsp;Second, the groups argue that EO 14203 violates freedom of expression and association by threatening severe financial and legal penalties on organisations and individuals.&nbsp;According to the brief, the designated entities have already lost funding, staff, banking access and partnerships. Other organisations have been deterred from engaging with the ICC, and relationships among many groups have suffered. The signatories describe the damage as measurable and irreparable, affecting civil society, the ICC, the administration of international criminal justice and, ultimately, the victims the system exists to serve. The court has yet to rule on the challenge.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-s-special-plane-vs-trump-s-air-force-one-what-s-the-difference-1790232204053">Xi Jinping's 'special plane' vs Trump's Air Force One: What's the difference?</a>&nbsp;The 38 CSOs filing the brief are:<ul><li>Action for the Reform of Justice and Promotion of Human Rights (ARJPDH)</li><li>Amnesty International</li><li>Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP)</li><li>Arab Coalition for the International Criminal Court (ACICC)</li><li>Baltasar Garzón International Foundation (FIBGAR)</li><li>Center for Development of International Law (CDIL)</li><li>Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA)</li><li>Centre marocain pour la loi et la paix</li><li>Centro de Investigación y Promoción de los Derechos Humanos (CIPRODEH)</li><li>Chinese Initiative on International Law (CIIL)</li><li>Clinique de droit international pénal et humanitaire, Faculté de droit, Université Laval (CDIPH)</li><li>COMPPART Foundation for Justice and Peacebuilding-Nigeria</li><li>Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights</li><li>Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)</li><li>European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)</li><li>Global Justice Center</li><li>Human Rights Now</li><li>HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement</li><li>Indonesian Legal Aid Association for Women (APIK)</li><li>International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)</li><li>International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net)</li><li>Just Access</li><li>Kurdish Organizations Network Coalition for the International Criminal Court (KONCICC)</li><li>Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada</li><li>Libya Crimes Watch (LCW)</li><li>No Peace Without Justice</li><li>The Nuhanovic Foundation</li><li>Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA)</li><li>Platform for Peace and Humanity</li><li>Refugees in Libya</li><li>Rights for Peace</li><li>Robert &amp; Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center</li><li>StoptheDrugWar.org</li><li>Students for Global Democracy Uganda</li><li>Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM)</li><li>Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice</li><li>World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)</li><li>World Without Genocide</li></ul>

Thirty-eight human rights groups have backed a US lawsuit challenging President Trump’s ICC sanctions, warning the restrictions create a chilling effect for victims.

Amnesty International, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and 36 other civil society organisations have filed a joint court brief challenging the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). They say the campaign is harming far more than the officials directly targeted. The groups submitted an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on September 22. It supports a lawsuit brought by the American Friends Service Committee, the Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch and the Open Society Institute. That lawsuit challenges the legality of sanctions imposed under Executive Order 14203, which have targeted ICC prosecutors and judges, a UN human rights expert, and three Palestinian human rights groups. “Behind every civil society organisation being silenced or pushed away from the ICC are victims and survivors waiting for justice. These sanctions are disrupting the networks of people and organisations that stand with victims who bring their stories and evidence before the Court, and spreading fear far beyond those directly targeted,” said Alexis Deswaef, President of FIDH. Also read: Trump revives India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor as India emerges central to West Asia’s future: What is it? Amnesty Secretary General Agnès Callamard said, “As the Trump administration steps up its attacks on the ICC and the civil society organisations essential to its work, it is crucial to demonstrate to the US Federal Court how sanctions are harming global civil society, victims and survivors of crimes under international law, and the very idea of international justice.” The brief first argues that the sanctions are fracturing civil society networks the ICC relies on. Lawyers, victim representatives and survivor-advocates connect victims and witnesses to the Court, document atrocity crimes, support victim participation and reparations, and supply legal and cultural expertise. They also advance domestic investigations and prosecutions, especially where the Court's access is limited. Second, the groups argue that EO 14203 violates freedom of expression and association by threatening severe financial and legal penalties on organisations and individuals. According to the brief, the designated entities have already lost funding, staff, banking access and partnerships. Other organisations have been deterred from engaging with the ICC, and relationships among many groups have suffered. The signatories describe the damage as measurable and irreparable, affecting civil society, the ICC, the administration of international criminal justice and, ultimately, the victims the system exists to serve. The court has yet to rule on the challenge. Also read: Xi Jinping's 'special plane' vs Trump's Air Force One: What's the difference? The 38 CSOs filing the brief are: Action for the Reform of Justice and Promotion of Human Rights (ARJPDH) Amnesty International Arab Center for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession (ACIJLP) Arab Coalition for the International Criminal Court (ACICC) Baltasar Garzón International Foundation (FIBGAR) Center for Development of International Law (CDIL) Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA) Centre marocain pour la loi et la paix Centro de Investigación y Promoción de los Derechos Humanos (CIPRODEH) Chinese Initiative on International Law (CIIL) Clinique de droit international pénal et humanitaire, Faculté de droit, Université Laval (CDIPH) COMPPART Foundation for Justice and Peacebuilding-Nigeria Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) Global Justice Center Human Rights Now HuMENA for Human Rights and Civic Engagement Indonesian Legal Aid Association for Women (APIK) International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR-Net) Just Access Kurdish Organizations Network Coalition for the International Criminal Court (KONCICC) Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada Libya Crimes Watch (LCW) No Peace Without Justice The Nuhanovic Foundation Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) Platform for Peace and Humanity Refugees in Libya Rights for Peace Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center StoptheDrugWar.org Students for Global Democracy Uganda Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM) Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) World Without Genocide

Thirty-eight human rights groups have backed a US lawsuit challenging President Trump’s ICC sanctions, warning the restrictions create a chilling effect for victims.

38 rights groups challenge Trump's ICC sanctions in US court, warning of chilling effect on victims

Russia said on Thursday (Sept. 24) that it would consider the US government’s invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in the United States in December.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has invited Putin to attend the summit of world leaders in Miami. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation earlier this week after meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.&nbsp;Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that no decision had been taken yet on whether Putin would travel to Miami for the summit.&nbsp;“We certainly receive this kind invitation with appreciation. We value this invitation. It will be considered... and a decision will then be made,” Peskov told reporters.<h3>Trump’s Putin invitation comes amid Ukraine war</h3>The invitation comes as the Trump administration has failed to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine despite multiple efforts to end the four-and-a-half-year war between the two countries.&nbsp;Ending the war was also a promise made by Trump during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election.&nbsp;In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. This has put further pressure on oil and gas supplies, which were already strained following Iran’s closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-sent-1-300-shipments-to-iran-s-defence-ministry-before-and-during-war-report-1790240379811">China sent 1,300 shipments to Iran’s defence ministry before and during war: Report</a>&nbsp;The rise in energy prices has also added pressure on American consumers ahead of the US midterm polls, which could affect the performance of Trump’s Republican Party.&nbsp;Trump and Putin have spoken by telephone on various occasions. Their last in-person meeting took place in 2025, when Trump welcomed Putin in Alaska for talks on the Ukraine war. However, the talks failed to produce any breakthrough.&nbsp;The G20 summit will take place on December 14 and 15 as the US holds the rotating presidency of the forum, which brings together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies.<h3>EU says Russia has right to attend G20</h3>Meanwhile, the European Union said on Thursday that it would use the December G20 summit in Miami to continue condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine after the United States invited Putin to attend.&nbsp;“Since 2022, the EU has consistently and forcefully used G20 meetings to condemn Russia's full-scale invasion and to call for it to end. What I can say today is that this approach, from the European Union perspective, will continue, irrespective of the participants at any G20 meeting,” EU spokesman Olof Gill said.&nbsp;Gill added that Russia remains a member of the G20 and therefore has “the right to participate in G20 meetings, including at ministerial and leaders level”.

Russia has welcomed Donald Trump’s invitation for Vladimir Putin to attend the December G20 summit in Miami but said no decision has been taken on whether the Russian president will attend.

Russia said on Thursday (Sept. 24) that it would consider the US government’s invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in the United States in December. US President Donald Trump has invited Putin to attend the summit of world leaders in Miami. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation earlier this week after meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that no decision had been taken yet on whether Putin would travel to Miami for the summit. “We certainly receive this kind invitation with appreciation. We value this invitation. It will be considered... and a decision will then be made,” Peskov told reporters. Trump’s Putin invitation comes amid Ukraine war The invitation comes as the Trump administration has failed to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine despite multiple efforts to end the four-and-a-half-year war between the two countries. Ending the war was also a promise made by Trump during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. This has put further pressure on oil and gas supplies, which were already strained following Iran’s closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli attacks. Also Read: China sent 1,300 shipments to Iran’s defence ministry before and during war: Report The rise in energy prices has also added pressure on American consumers ahead of the US midterm polls, which could affect the performance of Trump’s Republican Party. Trump and Putin have spoken by telephone on various occasions. Their last in-person meeting took place in 2025, when Trump welcomed Putin in Alaska for talks on the Ukraine war. However, the talks failed to produce any breakthrough. The G20 summit will take place on December 14 and 15 as the US holds the rotating presidency of the forum, which brings together the world’s major advanced and emerging economies. EU says Russia has right to attend G20 Meanwhile, the European Union said on Thursday that it would use the December G20 summit in Miami to continue condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine after the United States invited Putin to attend. “Since 2022, the EU has consistently and forcefully used G20 meetings to condemn Russia's full-scale invasion and to call for it to end. What I can say today is that this approach, from the European Union perspective, will continue, irrespective of the participants at any G20 meeting,” EU spokesman Olof Gill said. Gill added that Russia remains a member of the G20 and therefore has “the right to participate in G20 meetings, including at ministerial and leaders level”.

Russia has welcomed Donald Trump’s invitation for Vladimir Putin to attend the December G20 summit in Miami, but said no decision has been taken on whether the Russian president will attend.

Russia will ‘consider’ Trump’s G20 invitation to Putin; EU vows to keep condemning Moscow

Iran has warned that the ongoing Middle East war could spread into the Indian Ocean if the United States launches further attacks, marking the clearest threat yet from Tehran about widening the conflict beyond the region. Yahya Rahim Safavi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, issued the warning on Thursday (Sep 24) in a video released by Iran’s Fars news agency.“Since the conflict has spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, it is possible that, in response to more war, the front will expand even further, reaching the Indian Ocean and perhaps beyond,” Safavi said.<h2>Iran points to Red Sea, Hormuz</h2>The warning comes as tensions have already spread across several critical waterways. Yemen’s Houthis have recently taken control of parts of the Red Sea coastline while fighting Saudi-backed government forces, strengthening their position around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.Iran has provided military support to the Houthis but denies being directly involved in the Yemen conflict.Tehran has also imposed a lockdown on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies, following US-Israeli strikes that triggered the war at the end of February. Iranian and US forces are now locked in a confrontation over the strategic waterway, through which a major share of the world’s oil and gas previously passed.<h2>Diego Garcia in focus</h2>Thursday’s warning was notable because it directly named the Indian Ocean for the first time in such terms by an adviser to Iran's supreme leader. The region is home to the US-British military base at Diego Garcia, located nearly 4,000 kilometres from Iran.The warning came as Iranian and US officials held talks in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, seeking a possible path towards ending the conflict.Iran has demanded sanctions relief and the unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets as part of its conditions for ending the war.A Revolutionary Guards spokesman also told AFP on Tuesday that ending the war in Yemen was among the issues being discussed.

Iran has warned that the Middle East war could spread to the Indian Ocean if the US attacks again, raising tensions around Hormuz, the Red Sea and the strategic Diego Garcia base.

Iran has warned that the ongoing Middle East war could spread into the Indian Ocean if the United States launches further attacks, marking the clearest threat yet from Tehran about widening the conflict beyond the region. Yahya Rahim Safavi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, issued the warning on Thursday (Sep 24) in a video released by Iran’s Fars news agency. “Since the conflict has spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, it is possible that, in response to more war, the front will expand even further, reaching the Indian Ocean and perhaps beyond,” Safavi said. Iran points to Red Sea, Hormuz The warning comes as tensions have already spread across several critical waterways. Yemen’s Houthis have recently taken control of parts of the Red Sea coastline while fighting Saudi-backed government forces, strengthening their position around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. Iran has provided military support to the Houthis but denies being directly involved in the Yemen conflict. Tehran has also imposed a lockdown on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies, following US-Israeli strikes that triggered the war at the end of February. Iranian and US forces are now locked in a confrontation over the strategic waterway, through which a major share of the world’s oil and gas previously passed. Diego Garcia in focus Thursday’s warning was notable because it directly named the Indian Ocean for the first time in such terms by an adviser to Iran's supreme leader. The region is home to the US-British military base at Diego Garcia, located nearly 4,000 kilometres from Iran. The warning came as Iranian and US officials held talks in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, seeking a possible path towards ending the conflict. Iran has demanded sanctions relief and the unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets as part of its conditions for ending the war. A Revolutionary Guards spokesman also told AFP on Tuesday that ending the war in Yemen was among the issues being discussed.

Iran has warned that the Middle East war could spread to the Indian Ocean if the US attacks again, raising tensions around Hormuz, the Red Sea and the strategic Diego Garcia base.

Iran war to reach Indian Ocean? Mojtaba’s adviser issues chilling warning to US

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday (Sep 23) that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian despite Israel's claims over the strategically important territory. He demanded that Israeli forces withdraw and warned that attempts to violate Syrian sovereignty would be stopped. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz rejected the remarks, saying the Golan under Israeli sovereignty is an inseparable part of the State of Israel forever.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/al-sharaa-attempt-to-violate-syrian-sovereignty-will-be-opposed-1790228993757/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/al-sharaa-attempt-to-violate-syrian-sovereignty-will-be-opposed-1790228993757/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and annexed it in 1981. Al-Sharaa invoked UN Security Council Resolution 497, which declares Israel's 1981 decision to impose its laws and administration on the territory "null and void". The UN maintains that the plateau is Syrian territory under Israeli military occupation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognition of Israel's claim remains rare. The US was the only country to recognise the annexation until Colombia's new government did so in August. Trump formally recognised Israeli sovereignty in 2019. Al-Sharaa said he told Trump directly that he had no right to do so. He also noted that 123 countries backed a UN General Assembly resolution on the occupied Syrian Golan in December 2025.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-reactor-in-syria-could-have-been-used-for-nuclear-weapons-says-iaea-after-finding-73-tonnes-of-natural-uranium-1788812570475">‘Secret reactor in Syria could have been used for nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA after finding 73 tonnes of natural uranium</a>&nbsp;The plateau is small but strategic. Its elevation gives whoever holds it a commanding view over northern Israel and the road to Damascus, which lies roughly 60 km away. Mount Hermon at its northern edge offers valuable surveillance. The Golan also feeds water sources, including the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee, and it supports agriculture and settlements. Israel says giving it up would leave its north exposed, while Syria sees its return as a matter of sovereignty and national pride.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-is-great-trump-hails-syria-s-push-for-alternative-to-strait-of-hormuz-amid-us-iran-war-1788487903144">'This is great': Trump hails Syria's push for alternative to Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war</a>&nbsp;Al-Sharaa said Israel has carried out around 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions in Syria since Bashar al-Assad's fall. He said Syria and Israel had held several rounds of direct talks, some facilitated by the US, and reached "almost 90% of agreements" before Israel pulled back or added new conditions. He said an opportunity for a just peace remains available. With Israel firm on sovereignty and Damascus refusing to concede, the Golan remains a central obstacle to any Syria-Israel settlement.&nbsp;

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared at the UN General Assembly that the Golan Heights "will remain Syrian." Here is a breakdown of his claims, the Trump exchange, and why the disputed plateau matters.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday (Sep 23) that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian despite Israel's claims over the strategically important territory. He demanded that Israeli forces withdraw and warned that attempts to violate Syrian sovereignty would be stopped. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz rejected the remarks, saying the Golan under Israeli sovereignty is an inseparable part of the State of Israel forever. https://www.wionews.com/videos/al-sharaa-attempt-to-violate-syrian-sovereignty-will-be-opposed-1790228993757/embed Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967 and annexed it in 1981. Al-Sharaa invoked UN Security Council Resolution 497, which declares Israel's 1981 decision to impose its laws and administration on the territory "null and void". The UN maintains that the plateau is Syrian territory under Israeli military occupation. Recognition of Israel's claim remains rare. The US was the only country to recognise the annexation until Colombia's new government did so in August. Trump formally recognised Israeli sovereignty in 2019. Al-Sharaa said he told Trump directly that he had no right to do so. He also noted that 123 countries backed a UN General Assembly resolution on the occupied Syrian Golan in December 2025. Also read: ‘Secret reactor in Syria could have been used for nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA after finding 73 tonnes of natural uranium The plateau is small but strategic. Its elevation gives whoever holds it a commanding view over northern Israel and the road to Damascus, which lies roughly 60 km away. Mount Hermon at its northern edge offers valuable surveillance. The Golan also feeds water sources, including the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee, and it supports agriculture and settlements. Israel says giving it up would leave its north exposed, while Syria sees its return as a matter of sovereignty and national pride. Also read: 'This is great': Trump hails Syria's push for alternative to Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war Al-Sharaa said Israel has carried out around 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions in Syria since Bashar al-Assad's fall. He said Syria and Israel had held several rounds of direct talks, some facilitated by the US, and reached "almost 90% of agreements" before Israel pulled back or added new conditions. He said an opportunity for a just peace remains available. With Israel firm on sovereignty and Damascus refusing to concede, the Golan remains a central obstacle to any Syria-Israel settlement.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa declared at the UN General Assembly that the Golan Heights "will remain Syrian." Here is a breakdown of his claims, the Trump exchange, and why the disputed plateau matters.

Golan Heights ‘will remain Syrian,’ says al-Sharaa: Why the plateau matters

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued his first statement after landing in United States on Thursday (Sep 24). In a written statement released by state news agency Xinhua, Xi said that China and the United States “should be partners rather than rivals.” Highlighting the people to people ties between the two countries, Xi said that interests are “deeply intertwined.” In a direct message to US President Donald Trump, Xi said that his vision of ‘Make America Great Again’ can be aligned with the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and in turn benefit the world. Stating that the differences between both sides are “manageable,” the Chinese premier also added that he is hoping for a stable relationship with the US and a path where two major powers can co-exist.In other news, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in India on 19 October, his second trip to the country this year, as Washington and New Delhi work to manage both deepening strategic ties and fresh points of friction. During this visit, he will be travelling to India's financial capital, Mumbai.Following up, CCTV footage from IIT Bombay has emerged showing BTech student Sahil Wakode in the examination hall before he was found dead on the institute campus. Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Pakistan carried out air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, including an attack reported in Kandahar, the hometown of Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, as tensions between the two neighbours escalated further. A resident of Kandahar told AFP that they heard a jet followed by a large explosion and later saw a fire in the centre of the city. Pakistan did not specify the locations of the targets in its initial statement.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2nd-pakistan-attack-on-afghanistan-this-week-kandahar-hit-as-tensions-with-taliban-soar-1790243920315">Read Here.&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;

2nd Pakistan attack on Afghanistan this week: Kandahar hit as tensions with Taliban soar

INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 Sep 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘VARUNA’ between the Indian Navy and the French Navy.Exercise VARUNA will witness professional engagements in harbour and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting engagements. These engagements will provide opportunities for both Navies to share experiences and best practices, enhance interoperability and foster greater mutual understanding.The visit underscores the strong and enduring maritime partnership between India and France and reflects the expanding scope of maritime cooperation and strengthening ties between the two nations.

INS Trishul arrives at Toulon, France for the 24th edition of bilateral maritime exercise Varuna

Oil prices jumped in Asia's afternoon trade, with the international benchmark, Brent crude, surging three percent to $106.24 per barrel, as uncertainty swirled around the seven-month conflict.Hopes for a deal to get Gulf oil and gas flowing freely through the Strait of Hormuz as global leaders gathered in New York had sent oil prices down in recent sessions.Hong Kong closed 0.3 percent down, with Sydney, Taipei, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila and Singapore also in the red. South Korea's Kospi was closed for a holiday.Japan's Nikkei closed 0.8 percent up on its first day back from a three-day break.- Key figures at around 0815 GMT -West Texas Intermediate:&nbsp;UP 1.4 percent at $93.41 per barrelBrent North Sea Crude:&nbsp;UP 3 percent at $106.24 per barrelHong Kong - Hang Seng Index:&nbsp;DOWN 0.3 percent at 24,761.13 (close)Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 1.2 percent at 3,888.37&nbsp;(close)Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.8 percent at 65,513.99 (close)London - FTSE 100:&nbsp;FLAT at 10,710.78Dollar/yen: UP at 158.34 from 158.29 on WednesdayEuro/dollar: UP at $1.1389 from $1.1385Pound/dollar: UP at $1.3244 from $1.3242Euro/pound: FLAT at 85.97 pence

Oil prices jump by 3% to $106.24 per barrel

Asian markets fell on Thursday as jitters around a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hit equities.Shanghai closed 1.2 percent down, shrugging off US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that the superpowers had agreed to extend a trade truce by two months.The simmering trade war between the world's top two economies is a key concern. Both sides have maintained a tariff truce for nearly a year, but they have yet to secure a lasting agreement.The "economic detente" will now extend beyond its November 10 deadline to January 10, Bessent said.&nbsp;

Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet

Berlin on Thursday confirmed its withdrawal from the race to be part of Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential hosts.The Berlin Senate confirmed the withdrawal at a press conference in the German capital on Thursday, a day after reports emerged that the city would no longer take part."Today is a sad day for Berlin, because the Olympic and Paralympic Games would have been a tremendous opportunity -- for Berlin, for East Germany, and for future generations," Berlin mayor Kai Wegner told reporters.On Saturday, the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) will make a call on a preferred region as part of a bid to the International Olympic Committee to host one of the 2036, 2040 and 2044 Summer Games.Berlin was one of the three remaining regions in the race after Hamburg's withdrawal, however, support to host the games in the German capital flatlined after elections last Sunday.

Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host summer Olympics

"Since the conflict has spread from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, it is possible that, in response to more war, the front will expand even further, reaching the Indian Ocean and perhaps beyond," said Yahya Rahim Safavi in a video released by Iran's Fars news agency.

Iran may expand war to Indian Ocean if US attacks again: supreme leader's adviser 

The meeting between Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Abbas Araghchi came amid efforts by mediators, including Pakistan, to end hostilities between Tehran and Washington. Both Iran and the U.S. have confirmed holding talks in New York. Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement the two countries had discussed regional and international developments, without elaborating.

Iranian and Pakistani foreign ministers meet on UNGA sidelines amid ongoing war mediation efforts

Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Thursday that Pakistani airstrikes killed four civilians, vowing to deliver an "appropriate response" to the raids.

Taliban govt says Pakistan airstrikes kill 4 civilians in Afghanistan 

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has officially dissolved the country's transitional government, paving the way for the nation’s first-ever national elections scheduled for December 22, 2026

South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections

Morocco's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, celebrates its victory after it came out ahead in parliamentary election, winning 97 out of 395 seats, according to provisional results. The election drew a turnout of 38 percent, marking the lowest level in almost two decades as the kingdom struggled with voter apathy amid social crises

Morocco's centre-right PAM secures most seats in election: provisional results 

Seven people were killed in a Russian strike on a farm in the Kharkiv region of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky said, after a wave of attacks across the country."In the morning, a drone struck an agricultural enterprise, killing seven people and injuring 10," he wrote on Telegram.

Seven killed in Russian strike on Ukraine farm near Kharkiv: PM

Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Karthik SG, founder of A1 Sports World, has triggered a heated online debate after announcing that his company will no longer recruit male candidates from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh or Bihar.

Won’t hire men from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP: Bengaluru entrepreneur faces backlash

The BJP spent Rs 529.38 crore on contesting the last round of Assembly elections held across Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal, with more than half of the expenditure incurred in West Bengal, according to the party’s election expenditure reports submitted to the Election Commission.

BJP Spent Rs 529 Crore On 5 State Polls, Over Half In Bengal, EC Expenditure Report Shows

Amid the ongoing row over alleged differences within the Election Commission of India, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke took a swipe at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday, asking on social media, “What if all Gyanesh haters unite?”

'What if...': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's new post amid ECI-Gyanesh Kumar row

Days after a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped at Astha Kunj near Kalkaji Mandir, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has ordered tighter security at its parks across the city, including restricting entry through select gates after sunset, installing more CCTV cameras and lights, and increasing night patrolling. The directions have been issued by the DDA Vice Chairman and are to be implemented immediately, even as a wider safety audit of parks gets underway.&nbsp;

Days After Rape Of 17-Year-Old, Delhi Restricts Entry To Parks After Sunset

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it "would be great" if a functional international system existed to address potential conflicts around the world, including those between India and Pakistan. "We see the utility in the international system. We're here...I think the President has said that the United Nations, for example, has tremendous potential, but it's not living up to it...," Rubio told reporters. The top US diplomat said there's "unanimity and consensus" at the high-level UNGA week that the international system is broken.&nbsp;"But it's broken because it broke itself. It needs to be brought back to its proper focus and its proper role. It would be great if we had a functional international system, for example, that could deal with a war between Thailand and Cambodia that occurred, or a potential conflict between India and Pakistan...Right now, we don't seem to have a functional international system that can address it," he said.

International System Broken, Can't Address Conflicts Like India-Pakistan: US

Pakistan has appointed retired Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood as the first Secretary-General of the Secretariat that will oversee implementation of the Mecca pact—the trilateral defence agreement between Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/who-is-lt-gen-nauman-mahmood-pakistan-s-first-secretary-general-of-makkah-defence-alliance-1790229710965"> READ MORE ABOUT HIM HERE&nbsp;</a>

Who is Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood, Pakistan's first secretary general of Makkah Defence Alliance?

Another case of molestation has surfaced from Bihar's Samastipur district, days after Jamui incident prompted Bihar Police to take action. Similar to the Jamui incident, this has also been captured on CCTV. In a 56-second video that has now gone viral, four men were seen harassing and molesting a girl. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-teen-harassed-molested-in-bihar-s-samastipur-accused-arrested-1790228525065">READ MORE</a>

Another teen molested on road by group of men in Bihar's Samastipur, accused arrested

A new CNN/SSRS poll finds just 26% of Americans approve of Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, down from 33% in March. Even among Republicans, approval has fallen as more Americans question the war’s direction and costs. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-1-in-4-americans-approve-of-trump-s-iran-war-handling-new-poll-finds-november-midterms-1790221557266">READ MORE</a>

Just 1 in 4 Americans approve of Trump’s Iran war handling, new poll finds

An overnight airstrike hit the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, home to the Taliban government's supreme leader. The latest strikes come days after a deadly bombardment by Islamabad forces in eastern Afghanistan and nearly a week after a militant attack on a police headquarters in northern Pakistan that killed at least 31 people

Pakistan confirms Afghan strikes after resident says Kandahar hit 

A man in California accidentally backed up his Tesla Cybertruck over his six-year-old son, who died at the hospital. Terrick El Guindy is a Mr Olympia judge who remembered his son in an Instagram Story. “We are one. We will always be one. We will be together forever. Preston and Terrick," he wrote. The 48-year-old struck his son outside their home on Saturday around 9 pm. The California Highway Patrol questioned Terrick, but he wasn't arrested. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mr-olympia-judge-accidentally-backs-his-tesla-cybertruck-over-his-6-year-old-son-1790232870320">READ MORE</a>

Mr Olympia judge accidentally backs his Tesla Cybertruck over his 6-year-old son

https://www.wionews.com/videos/iit-bombay-student-suicide-case-cctv-from-the-exam-hall-hours-before-suicide-1790234425635

IIT Bombay student suicide case: CCTV from the exam hall hours before suicide

What if your next romantic date was with an AI partner instead of a real person? South Korea’s reality show My AI Partner: Strange Love explores how human beings can become attached to digital companions. The new series has ignited conversations about intimacy, relationships and the future of human connection. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/would-you-date-an-ai-south-korea-s-my-ai-partner-strange-love-sparks-buzz-on-relationship-and-intimacy-1790225670726">READ MORE</a>

Would you date an AI? South Korea’s My AI Partner: Strange Love sparks buzz on relationship and intimacy

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US has reportedly warned European governments of Spain, France and Italy of a possible drone attack by Russia. As per the assessment, Moscow could potentially use drones launched from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean to launch the attacks.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-likely-to-target-spain-france-and-italy-in-drone-attacks-warns-cia-report-1790229075278">Read more</a>

Russia likely to target Spain, France and Italy in drone attacks, warns CIA: Report

A 70,000-page charge sheet filed in Ram Mandir donation theft case. Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and Gopal Rao made prosecution witnesses. Charge sheet filed against eight arrested accused.The charge sheet did not name office-bearers of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as accused. Charge sheet filed before the expiry of the 90-day deadline. Trust office-bearers and the bank were given a clean chit due to a lack of sufficient evidence.The eight accused named in the police charge sheet are: Anukalp Mishra — Identified as the mastermind behind the donation theft; recovery of ₹16.82 lakh from his home noted.

Trust gives clean chit in the Ram Mandir donation theft case

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the road accident in Greater Noida and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. He directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured, provide all possible assistance to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.&nbsp;The CM announced financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 each for the injuredPolice and rescue teams safely rescued 30 people from the bus accident

CM Yogi Adityanath announces compensation for Greater Noida bus accident

US shares fell and benchmark 10-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since 2007 on Wednesday, after data showed US business activity racing to a more-than-five-year high in September, fueled by a surge in new orders.

US stocks fall as 10-year treasury yield hits highest since 2007

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US has reportedly warned European governments of Spain, France and Italy of a possible drone attack by Russia. As per the assessment, Moscow could potentially use drones launched from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean to launch the attacks.According to El Mundo, second-largest printed daily newspaper in Spain, Russians plan to use commercial vehicles in international waters, turning civilian ships into mobile launch platforms for the attack to maintain plausible deniability.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-likely-to-target-spain-france-and-italy-in-drone-attacks-warns-cia-report-1790229075278">Read more</a>

A federal judge in the United States has reinstated CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House, days after US President Donald Trump banned them from the premises. Federal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to restore the media publications' access.Just days earlier, on Friday (Sep 18), Trump barred them from the presidential mansion as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news." The POTUS had said on social media that the three outlets “shouldn’t be ⁠able to constantly write or ​report ​FICTION and LIES,” ​and Justice Department lawyers ​had ‌sought to ​justify ​the ban on national security grounds. The DoJ, in a justification for the ban, said that "Access to the White House is a privilege -- not a right".<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-orders-trump-to-restore-white-house-access-to-cnn-ms-now-politico-breaking-1790227149764">Read more</a>

Trump’s CNN, MS NOW, Politico White House ban hit by court order: Access must be restored

CCTV footage from IIT Bombay has emerged showing BTech student Sahil Wakode in the examination hall before he was found dead on the institute campus. The footage shows Wakode seated on the first bench of the examination hall, with other students seated behind him.At one point, Wakode looks down towards his lap, where he appears to be checking something on his phone while the examination is underway.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-bombay-cctv-footage-emerges-sahil-wakode-seen-looking-at-phone-in-examination-hall-1790187682647">Read more</a>

China has been vastly expanding its nuclear arsenal, adding at least seven nuclear test and construction facilities in recent months. A report by the Daily Telegraph, based on an analysis of satellite imagery, shows that the Chinese countryside has been filled with huge networks of infrastructure and testing sites. President Xi Jinping has often claimed that he is in favour of scaling back on the nukes, but the latest report presents a different picture.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-000-foot-tube-laser-tests-and-more-china-builds-towns-to-expand-nuclear-weapons-1790220654775">Read more</a>

2,000-foot tube, laser tests and more: China builds towns to expand nuclear arsenal, satellite images show

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued his first statement after landing in United States on Thursday (Sep 24). In a written statement released by state news agency Xinhua, Xi said that China and the United States “should be partners rather than rivals.” Highlighting the people to people ties between the two countries, Xi said that interests are “deeply intertwined.” In a direct message to US President Donald Trump, Xi said that his vision of ‘Make America Great Again’ can be aligned with the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and in turn benefit the world. Stating that the differences between both sides are “manageable,” the Chinese premier also added that he is hoping for a stable relationship with the US and a path where two major powers can co-exist.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/partners-rather-than-rivals-xi-jinping-s-first-message-after-landing-in-us-for-trump-summit-1790209651359">Read more</a>

Get the latest updates: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India on Oct 19, Donald Trump’s approval on Iran drops below 30%, and CCTV footage emerges in IIT Bombay student death probe.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued his first statement after landing in United States on Thursday (Sep 24). In a written statement released by state news agency Xinhua, Xi said that China and the United States “should be partners rather than rivals.” Highlighting the people to people ties between the two countries, Xi said that interests are “deeply intertwined.” In a direct message to US President Donald Trump, Xi said that his vision of ‘Make America Great Again’ can be aligned with the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and in turn benefit the world. Stating that the differences between both sides are “manageable,” the Chinese premier also added that he is hoping for a stable relationship with the US and a path where two major powers can co-exist. In other news, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in India on 19 October, his second trip to the country this year, as Washington and New Delhi work to manage both deepening strategic ties and fresh points of friction. During this visit, he will be travelling to India's financial capital, Mumbai. Following up, CCTV footage from IIT Bombay has emerged showing BTech student Sahil Wakode in the examination hall before he was found dead on the institute campus. Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Get the latest updates: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India on Oct 19, Donald Trump’s approval on Iran drops below 30%, and CCTV footage emerges in IIT Bombay student death probe.

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Pakistan carried out air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, including an attack reported in Kandahar, the hometown of Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, as tensions between the two neighbours escalated further. A resident of Kandahar told AFP that they heard a jet followed by a large explosion and later saw a fire in the centre of the city. Pakistan did not specify the locations of the targets in its initial statement.The strikes came just days after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, in what marked the second such attack this week.<h2>Why did Pakistan strike Afghanistan?</h2>Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the latest strikes were carried out in response to what Islamabad described as attacks launched from Afghan territory. Tarar said on X that the Afghan Taliban had fired eight drones into Pakistan and shelled border areas on Wednesday. He said Pakistani forces then conducted "precision aerial and drone strikes" against 10 locations allegedly used to launch and store drones.&nbsp;"The strikes were deliberate, precise, calibrated and proportionate and strictly limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan," Tarar said. Pakistan has repeatedly accused the Taliban government of allowing militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to operate from Afghan territory. Kabul has denied the allegations.Tarar said Pakistan would not accept attacks launched from Afghanistan, whether by militant groups or by the Taliban government itself.<h2>Kandahar among areas hit</h2>While Pakistan did not name the locations targeted, Afghan officials and local sources reported strikes in several areas. AFP reported that Pakistani jets struck the 203rd Mansouri Corps in Afghanistan's Paktia province, according to provincial governor spokesman Mohammad Rasool Ahmadi.Airstrikes also targeted Khost province, although the governor's spokesman Mustaghfa Gurbaz said there were no casualties there. The reported strike on Kandahar is significant because the city is home to the Taliban leadership and is the hometown of Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.<h2>Afghanistan responds</h2>The Taliban government has condemned Pakistan's military action and accused Islamabad of violating Afghan sovereignty. Afghan officials have previously vowed to respond to Pakistani strikes. After Pakistan's airstrikes earlier this week, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan would respond to what he called the aggression.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan launched its second wave of precision air and drone strikes across 10 Afghan locations, including Kandahar, retaliating against cross-border drone and shelling attacks amid escalating border tensions.

Pakistan carried out air and drone strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, including an attack reported in Kandahar, the hometown of Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, as tensions between the two neighbours escalated further. A resident of Kandahar told AFP that they heard a jet followed by a large explosion and later saw a fire in the centre of the city. Pakistan did not specify the locations of the targets in its initial statement. The strikes came just days after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, in what marked the second such attack this week. Why did Pakistan strike Afghanistan? Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the latest strikes were carried out in response to what Islamabad described as attacks launched from Afghan territory. Tarar said on X that the Afghan Taliban had fired eight drones into Pakistan and shelled border areas on Wednesday. He said Pakistani forces then conducted "precision aerial and drone strikes" against 10 locations allegedly used to launch and store drones. "The strikes were deliberate, precise, calibrated and proportionate and strictly limited to identified military objectives directly linked to the attempted attacks against Pakistan," Tarar said. Pakistan has repeatedly accused the Taliban government of allowing militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), to operate from Afghan territory. Kabul has denied the allegations. Tarar said Pakistan would not accept attacks launched from Afghanistan, whether by militant groups or by the Taliban government itself. Kandahar among areas hit While Pakistan did not name the locations targeted, Afghan officials and local sources reported strikes in several areas. AFP reported that Pakistani jets struck the 203rd Mansouri Corps in Afghanistan's Paktia province, according to provincial governor spokesman Mohammad Rasool Ahmadi. Airstrikes also targeted Khost province, although the governor's spokesman Mustaghfa Gurbaz said there were no casualties there. The reported strike on Kandahar is significant because the city is home to the Taliban leadership and is the hometown of Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. Afghanistan responds The Taliban government has condemned Pakistan's military action and accused Islamabad of violating Afghan sovereignty. Afghan officials have previously vowed to respond to Pakistani strikes. After Pakistan's airstrikes earlier this week, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan would respond to what he called the aggression.

Pakistan launched its second wave of precision air and drone strikes across 10 Afghan locations, including Kandahar, retaliating against cross-border drone and shelling attacks amid escalating border tensions.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) data on its employees and job applicants has been compromised. A high-profile hacking group, ShinyHunters, claims to have breached multiple FBI-related services and stolen data "on all FBI employees and applicants". The group told 404 Media that the data includes FBI agents' names, home addresses, phone numbers, and information on their spouses.The group claims it accessed between 2 and 3 terabytes of data tied to the FBI and the US Justice Department. In posts on the dark web and messages shared with several media outlets, the hackers said the stolen information included records concerning FBI agents as well as people who had applied for jobs with the bureau. In one post addressed to FBI director Kash Patel and FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman, the hacking group ShinyHunters in a post said: "We have compromised the FBI," reports CBS.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-ai-super-intelligence-at-un-as-world-leaders-clash-over-how-to-regulate-it-1790129701998">Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it</a><h2>Why it matters</h2>The hack can have massive national security and counterintelligence ramifications.On Tuesday, the FBI said it was aware of claims involving unauthorised activity affecting its recruitment website, FBIjobs.gov, and had launched an investigation.Shortly after on Tuesday, the home page for FBI careers had a "System Unavailable" message on the top of the page. The message further read that the job application and special agent applicant portal were unavailable.A day later, the bureau issued a more detailed statement, saying it was looking into allegations that personally identifiable information belonging to FBI employees may have been affected.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-orders-trump-to-restore-white-house-access-to-cnn-ms-now-politico-breaking-1790227149764">Trump’s CNN, MS NOW, Politico White House ban hit by court order: Access must be restored</a>“The FBI is aware of a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged impact to FBI employee personally identifiable information (PII),” the agency said.“While the point of breach is still undetermined, whether a third party or the FBI's enterprise, we are actively and aggressively investigating this matter and working closely with those third-party providers that support FBIJobs.gov to mitigate any and all risk.”&nbsp;

ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group, is claiming it breached FBI-related systems and stole a huge volume of data on bureau employees and job applicants. The FBI has confirmed an investigation into alleged unauthorised activity, but has not yet verified the hackers’ broader claims.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) data on its employees and job applicants has been compromised. A high-profile hacking group, ShinyHunters, claims to have breached multiple FBI-related services and stolen data "on all FBI employees and applicants". The group told 404 Media that the data includes FBI agents' names, home addresses, phone numbers, and information on their spouses. The group claims it accessed between 2 and 3 terabytes of data tied to the FBI and the US Justice Department. In posts on the dark web and messages shared with several media outlets, the hackers said the stolen information included records concerning FBI agents as well as people who had applied for jobs with the bureau. In one post addressed to FBI director Kash Patel and FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Brett Leatherman, the hacking group ShinyHunters in a post said: "We have compromised the FBI," reports CBS. Also read | Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it Why it matters The hack can have massive national security and counterintelligence ramifications. On Tuesday, the FBI said it was aware of claims involving unauthorised activity affecting its recruitment website, FBIjobs.gov, and had launched an investigation. Shortly after on Tuesday, the home page for FBI careers had a "System Unavailable" message on the top of the page. The message further read that the job application and special agent applicant portal were unavailable. A day later, the bureau issued a more detailed statement, saying it was looking into allegations that personally identifiable information belonging to FBI employees may have been affected. Also read | Trump’s CNN, MS NOW, Politico White House ban hit by court order: Access must be restored “The FBI is aware of a cyber-criminal enterprise group claiming a compromise of the FBIJobs.gov portal and alleged impact to FBI employee personally identifiable information (PII),” the agency said. “While the point of breach is still undetermined, whether a third party or the FBI's enterprise, we are actively and aggressively investigating this matter and working closely with those third-party providers that support FBIJobs.gov to mitigate any and all risk.”

ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group, is claiming it breached FBI-related systems and stole a huge volume of data on bureau employees and job applicants. The FBI has confirmed an investigation into alleged unauthorised activity, but has not yet verified the hackers’ broader claims.

FBI hacked? Hacking group ShinyHunters claims to 'have compromised the FBI,' stolen 2–3TB data

Chinese suppliers sent around 1,300 shipments of dual-use components to Iran’s defence ministry during the first half of 2026, helping sustain the country’s weapons programmes, The Wall Street Journal reported. The shipments included parts that can be used for drones and other military systems, according to Iranian customs records the Journal reviewed.<h2>More than $6 million in drone parts</h2>One shipment arrived in Iran on June 17, the same day Washington and Tehran agreed to a 60-day truce, the report said. More than a dozen shipments followed two days later, carrying over $6 million worth of parts that could be used in drones.&nbsp;The findings come as Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump. Chinese support for Iran is expected to be among the issues surrounding the talks, alongside trade, artificial intelligence safety and Taiwan.&nbsp;The Journal reported that Trump had told aides that maintaining relations with Xi was a priority.&nbsp;Records provided by ImportGenius, covering January 2025 to June 2026, listed thousands of shipments to Iranian companies and the defence ministry. They included GPS devices, motors and aircraft engine parts.&nbsp;Several shipments cited Article 119, which exempts defence imports from tariffs.<h2>Iran expanded air links with China</h2>China also delivered around 300 tonnes of chemical compounds to Iran’s defence ministry days before the war began on February 28, the report said. Trade between the two countries initially fell sharply after the conflict began. But Iran later expanded air links with China as an April US naval blockade further restricted supplies.&nbsp;US-sanctioned Mahan Air increased flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to Tehran from four per week in early March to around 27 per week by late April, according to FlightRadar24 data cited by the Journal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chinese suppliers sent around 1,300 dual-use component shipments to Iran during early 2026, boosting its weapons programs via expanded air routes despite US sanctions, according to Iranian customs records.

Chinese suppliers sent around 1,300 shipments of dual-use components to Iran’s defence ministry during the first half of 2026, helping sustain the country’s weapons programmes, The Wall Street Journal reported. The shipments included parts that can be used for drones and other military systems, according to Iranian customs records the Journal reviewed. More than $6 million in drone parts One shipment arrived in Iran on June 17, the same day Washington and Tehran agreed to a 60-day truce, the report said. More than a dozen shipments followed two days later, carrying over $6 million worth of parts that could be used in drones. The findings come as Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump. Chinese support for Iran is expected to be among the issues surrounding the talks, alongside trade, artificial intelligence safety and Taiwan. The Journal reported that Trump had told aides that maintaining relations with Xi was a priority. Records provided by ImportGenius, covering January 2025 to June 2026, listed thousands of shipments to Iranian companies and the defence ministry. They included GPS devices, motors and aircraft engine parts. Several shipments cited Article 119, which exempts defence imports from tariffs. Iran expanded air links with China China also delivered around 300 tonnes of chemical compounds to Iran’s defence ministry days before the war began on February 28, the report said. Trade between the two countries initially fell sharply after the conflict began. But Iran later expanded air links with China as an April US naval blockade further restricted supplies. US-sanctioned Mahan Air increased flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to Tehran from four per week in early March to around 27 per week by late April, according to FlightRadar24 data cited by the Journal.

Chinese suppliers sent around 1,300 dual-use component shipments to Iran during early 2026, boosting its weapons programs via expanded air routes despite US sanctions, according to Iranian customs records.

China sent 1,300 shipments to Iran’s defence ministry before and during war: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for his first state visit in 11 years and he is being companied by his wife – Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan. While the focus remains on his meeting with US President Donald Trump, the Chinese First Lady also has a busy schedule during these three-day visit to the US. Peng is scheduled to join US First Lady Melania Trump for a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art and will attend the White House state dinner with Xi on September 24. The two first ladies are also expected to have separate engagements during the summit. As the Chinese President and First Lady landed in Maryland this morning, Peng greeted and met Trump and Melania. She wore a dove grey (or pale grey-blue) dress paired with a pale, light-colored scarf wrapped around her neck when she landed at Joint Base Andrews.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/partners-rather-than-rivals-xi-jinping-s-first-message-after-landing-in-us-for-trump-summit-1790209651359">'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US</a><h2>Peng Liyuan’s life&nbsp;</h2>Peng was born in 1962 in Shandong province. Her mother was a Chinese opera performer and she learnt folk and soprano at home. At the age of 14, she gained admission to the Shandong University of Arts as a vocational training student specialising in Chinese folk songs. In 1980, Peng joined the People’s Liberation Army to work as a “arts and cultural warrior.” She became a part of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Music Band. It was there that she became a national star with her soaring, glass-breaking voice and patriotic folk songs. Interestingly, In an interview with Chinese television in 2004, Peng said her father was categorised as a “counter-revolutionary” because some of their relatives served in the Taiwanese army. In 1986, Peng met 33-year-old Xi Jinping, who was then a divorced deputy mayor of Xiamen city in Fujian Province. The couple married a year later in 1987 and welcomed their daughter, Xi Mingze, in 1992. According to reports, she was more famous than her husband till 2012. In 2012, Xi became general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and in 2013 the president of China.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-welcomes-xi-jinping-in-rare-airport-gesture-photos-from-chinese-president-s-arrival-in-us-1790202905194">Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture</a>&nbsp;However, unlike other spouses of Chinese prime ministers, Peng has remained in spotlight. Peng is often referred to as “Mama Peng”, while Xi is called “Xi Dada”, which could mean either Papa Xi or Uncle Xi as she wields significant unofficial power in China's administrative and military affairs. As first lady, Peng took on several diplomatic roles. In 2011, she was made a World Health Organisation goodwill ambassador for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. In 2014, UNESCO appointed her a Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls’ and Women’s Education, citing her advocacy for education and women’s empowerment.&nbsp;She has also held senior positions within the PLA’s cultural institutions and has been associated with the People’s Liberation Army Art Academy.Peng has also accompanied Xi on many foreign visits, from Russia to the US and more. Her sartorial choices has always made headlines. During her first overseas visit as first lady to Russia in 2013, she whipped up a fervour for her outfits. Her name became one of the most commonly searched terms on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. Reports said copies of her winter coat and blue scarf flew off the cyber-shelves of Taobao, an Amazon-like Chinese company.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Peng Liyuan, China's First Lady and wife of Xi Jinping, was a celebrated folk singer before taking on a prominent diplomatic role. Known for her fashion and cultural diplomacy, she is joining Xi on his US visit and is scheduled to meet Melania Trump during the state visit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for his first state visit in 11 years and he is being companied by his wife – Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan. While the focus remains on his meeting with US President Donald Trump, the Chinese First Lady also has a busy schedule during these three-day visit to the US. Peng is scheduled to join US First Lady Melania Trump for a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art and will attend the White House state dinner with Xi on September 24. The two first ladies are also expected to have separate engagements during the summit. As the Chinese President and First Lady landed in Maryland this morning, Peng greeted and met Trump and Melania. She wore a dove grey (or pale grey-blue) dress paired with a pale, light-colored scarf wrapped around her neck when she landed at Joint Base Andrews. Also Read: 'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US Peng Liyuan’s life Peng was born in 1962 in Shandong province. Her mother was a Chinese opera performer and she learnt folk and soprano at home. At the age of 14, she gained admission to the Shandong University of Arts as a vocational training student specialising in Chinese folk songs. In 1980, Peng joined the People’s Liberation Army to work as a “arts and cultural warrior.” She became a part of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Music Band. It was there that she became a national star with her soaring, glass-breaking voice and patriotic folk songs. Interestingly, In an interview with Chinese television in 2004, Peng said her father was categorised as a “counter-revolutionary” because some of their relatives served in the Taiwanese army. In 1986, Peng met 33-year-old Xi Jinping, who was then a divorced deputy mayor of Xiamen city in Fujian Province. The couple married a year later in 1987 and welcomed their daughter, Xi Mingze, in 1992. According to reports, she was more famous than her husband till 2012. In 2012, Xi became general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and in 2013 the president of China. Also Read: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture However, unlike other spouses of Chinese prime ministers, Peng has remained in spotlight. Peng is often referred to as “Mama Peng”, while Xi is called “Xi Dada”, which could mean either Papa Xi or Uncle Xi as she wields significant unofficial power in China's administrative and military affairs. As first lady, Peng took on several diplomatic roles. In 2011, she was made a World Health Organisation goodwill ambassador for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. In 2014, UNESCO appointed her a Special Envoy for the Advancement of Girls’ and Women’s Education, citing her advocacy for education and women’s empowerment. She has also held senior positions within the PLA’s cultural institutions and has been associated with the People’s Liberation Army Art Academy. Peng has also accompanied Xi on many foreign visits, from Russia to the US and more. Her sartorial choices has always made headlines. During her first overseas visit as first lady to Russia in 2013, she whipped up a fervour for her outfits. Her name became one of the most commonly searched terms on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. Reports said copies of her winter coat and blue scarf flew off the cyber-shelves of Taobao, an Amazon-like Chinese company.

Peng Liyuan, China's First Lady and wife of Xi Jinping, was a celebrated folk singer before taking on a prominent diplomatic role. Known for her fashion and cultural diplomacy, she is joining Xi on his US visit and is scheduled to meet Melania Trump during the state visit.

Who is Peng Liyuan? Xi Jinping's singer wife and China's most visible First Lady

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Washington but here we focus on the aircraft that carried him and how it stacks up against America’s presidential plane. The aircraft carrying China’s leader is referred to in state media and official statements as a zhuan ji, or special plane. Like Air Force One, this is also Boeing 747 but is lesser known. He landed at Joint Base Andrews on a heavily modified Air China Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/partners-rather-than-rivals-xi-jinping-s-first-message-after-landing-in-us-for-trump-summit-1790209651359">'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US</a>&nbsp;However, across the Pacific Ocean, China does not operate a dedicated presidential aircraft. Aircraft used for Xi’s overseas trips have been drawn from Air China’s fleet and specially prepared for presidential travel. Just last weekend, Xi was in New Delhi aboard a Boeing 747-8. It is the passenger version of the 747-8 and the last passenger variant of the 747 ever built. Unlike the US, China has released relatively little public information about the aircraft used by its top leader. In 2013, when Xi had just taken office, his overseas trips were carried out on Air China Boeing 747-400s. Whether for domestic or international missions, the dispatch and deployment of special aircraft are subject to strict procedures and a high level of confidentiality.&nbsp;Also Read; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-welcomes-xi-jinping-in-rare-airport-gesture-photos-from-chinese-president-s-arrival-in-us-1790202905194">Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture</a>&nbsp;While the White House maintains a dedicated web page on Air Force One that details its aircraft designation, tail numbers, on-board facilities and history, China receives the flight assignment and passes it to Air China through its office overseeing special flights, according to a rare media account in 2014. The crew would be determined and security checks and modifications to the aircraft carried out.&nbsp;Since there is no dedicated flight it is not a recognisable visual identity like Air Force One. The words “United States of America”, the American flag and the seal of the US president are emblazoned on its exterior, making the aircraft an immediately identifiable symbol of the American presidency wherever it flies. Trump currently flies on the VC-25B Bridge, a modified Boeing 747-8I introduced earlier this year as a temporary presidential aircraft. Estimated to be worth $400 million, it was gifted by Qatar’s royal family and offers greater speed and range than the older VC-25A planes.

Xi Jinping's aircraft for overseas trips is an Air China Boeing 747 specially modified for presidential travel, unlike the US's dedicated Air Force One fleet. Xi's plane has executive, official and media sections, while Air Force One has secure communications, medical suite

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Washington but here we focus on the aircraft that carried him and how it stacks up against America’s presidential plane. The aircraft carrying China’s leader is referred to in state media and official statements as a zhuan ji, or special plane. Like Air Force One, this is also Boeing 747 but is lesser known. He landed at Joint Base Andrews on a heavily modified Air China Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental. Also Read: 'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US However, across the Pacific Ocean, China does not operate a dedicated presidential aircraft. Aircraft used for Xi’s overseas trips have been drawn from Air China’s fleet and specially prepared for presidential travel. Just last weekend, Xi was in New Delhi aboard a Boeing 747-8. It is the passenger version of the 747-8 and the last passenger variant of the 747 ever built. Unlike the US, China has released relatively little public information about the aircraft used by its top leader. In 2013, when Xi had just taken office, his overseas trips were carried out on Air China Boeing 747-400s. Whether for domestic or international missions, the dispatch and deployment of special aircraft are subject to strict procedures and a high level of confidentiality. Also Read; Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture While the White House maintains a dedicated web page on Air Force One that details its aircraft designation, tail numbers, on-board facilities and history, China receives the flight assignment and passes it to Air China through its office overseeing special flights, according to a rare media account in 2014. The crew would be determined and security checks and modifications to the aircraft carried out. Since there is no dedicated flight it is not a recognisable visual identity like Air Force One. The words “United States of America”, the American flag and the seal of the US president are emblazoned on its exterior, making the aircraft an immediately identifiable symbol of the American presidency wherever it flies. Trump currently flies on the VC-25B Bridge, a modified Boeing 747-8I introduced earlier this year as a temporary presidential aircraft. Estimated to be worth $400 million, it was gifted by Qatar’s royal family and offers greater speed and range than the older VC-25A planes.

Xi Jinping's aircraft for overseas trips is an Air China Boeing 747 specially modified for presidential travel, unlike the US's dedicated Air Force One fleet. Xi's plane has executive, official and media sections, while Air Force One has secure communications, medical suite

Xi Jinping's 'special plane' vs Trump's Air Force One: What's the difference?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for his first state visit to the United States in 11 years, meeting Donald Trump for the second time this year. Trade, AI, tariffs, rare earths, Taiwan and the Iran war top the agenda. Analysts expect a visit heavy on optics and symbolism but light on substantive progress, as commitments from May's Beijing summit remain unevenly fulfilled.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-xi-summit-xi-arrives-in-us-to-personal-trump-welcome-179023173096/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-xi-summit-xi-arrives-in-us-to-personal-trump-welcome-179023173096/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mar-a-Lago to a trade war: 2017-2020&nbsp;The leaders first met at Mar-a-Lago in April 2017, where they set up a 100-day trade plan. Trump made a state visit to Beijing that November, where companies announced deals worth about $250 billion. In December 2018, the two leaders met at the G20 in Buenos Aires and agreed to a 90-day tariff truce. They met again at the G20 in Osaka in June 2019 to restart stalled talks. In January 2020, the two sides signed the "Phase One" deal, in which China pledged to buy an additional $200 billion of American goods over two years.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/partners-rather-than-rivals-xi-jinping-s-first-message-after-landing-in-us-for-trump-summit-1790209651359">'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US for Trump summit</a>&nbsp;Busan: October 2025&nbsp;Relations soured badly in 2025. US tariffs on Chinese imports hit 145% at the peak of the trade war, while Beijing's retaliatory duties reached 125%. The two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, on 30 October. China pledged to resume imports of soybeans and other US agricultural products, and both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation against fentanyl. The US said China agreed to buy at least 25 million metric tons of American soybeans in each of the following three years.&nbsp;Beijing: May 2026&nbsp;Trump visited China on May 14 and 15 for the first time in eight years. The summit produced purchase agreements, two new bilateral boards, and a shared commitment to "constructive strategic stability." The White House said China would buy at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural goods annually through 2028, on top of its October 2025 soybean commitments. Both sides, however, have largely stuck to their own interpretations of those deals.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-welcomes-xi-jinping-in-rare-airport-gesture-photos-from-chinese-president-s-arrival-in-us-1790202905194">Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture: Photos from Chinese President's arrival in US</a>&nbsp;Progress Since: Uneven&nbsp;US and China have made uneven progress in fulfilling the trade commitments announced after the Beijing meeting. American officials have complained that China has not upheld its end of the bargain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington: September 2026&nbsp;Xi arrived in the United States on Wednesday (Sep 23) evening for his first state visit in 11 years, the second meeting of the two leaders this year. The agenda includes trade, investment, AI, the war with Iran, and Taiwan. Among the discussions is a reciprocal tariff reduction framework on products worth $30 billion or more. Experts expect the visit to be heavy on optics and symbolism but light on substantive progress.&nbsp;Across nearly a decade of meetings, the pattern has been consistent: warm summits and truces that ease tensions without settling the underlying disputes over technology, trade balances, and Taiwan. Whether this week's talks break that pattern will be clear only once the outcomes are announced.

Here's the full timeline of key meetings, summits, and major agreements between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, tracking the defining diplomatic milestones in US-China relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived for his first state visit to the United States in 11 years, meeting Donald Trump for the second time this year. Trade, AI, tariffs, rare earths, Taiwan and the Iran war top the agenda. Analysts expect a visit heavy on optics and symbolism but light on substantive progress, as commitments from May's Beijing summit remain unevenly fulfilled. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-xi-summit-xi-arrives-in-us-to-personal-trump-welcome-179023173096/embed Mar-a-Lago to a trade war: 2017-2020 The leaders first met at Mar-a-Lago in April 2017, where they set up a 100-day trade plan. Trump made a state visit to Beijing that November, where companies announced deals worth about $250 billion. In December 2018, the two leaders met at the G20 in Buenos Aires and agreed to a 90-day tariff truce. They met again at the G20 in Osaka in June 2019 to restart stalled talks. In January 2020, the two sides signed the "Phase One" deal, in which China pledged to buy an additional $200 billion of American goods over two years. Also read: 'Partners rather than rivals': Xi Jinping's first message after landing in US for Trump summit Busan: October 2025 Relations soured badly in 2025. US tariffs on Chinese imports hit 145% at the peak of the trade war, while Beijing's retaliatory duties reached 125%. The two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, on 30 October. China pledged to resume imports of soybeans and other US agricultural products, and both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation against fentanyl. The US said China agreed to buy at least 25 million metric tons of American soybeans in each of the following three years. Beijing: May 2026 Trump visited China on May 14 and 15 for the first time in eight years. The summit produced purchase agreements, two new bilateral boards, and a shared commitment to "constructive strategic stability." The White House said China would buy at least $17 billion of U.S. agricultural goods annually through 2028, on top of its October 2025 soybean commitments. Both sides, however, have largely stuck to their own interpretations of those deals. Also read: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in rare airport gesture: Photos from Chinese President's arrival in US Progress Since: Uneven US and China have made uneven progress in fulfilling the trade commitments announced after the Beijing meeting. American officials have complained that China has not upheld its end of the bargain. Washington: September 2026 Xi arrived in the United States on Wednesday (Sep 23) evening for his first state visit in 11 years, the second meeting of the two leaders this year. The agenda includes trade, investment, AI, the war with Iran, and Taiwan. Among the discussions is a reciprocal tariff reduction framework on products worth $30 billion or more. Experts expect the visit to be heavy on optics and symbolism but light on substantive progress. Across nearly a decade of meetings, the pattern has been consistent: warm summits and truces that ease tensions without settling the underlying disputes over technology, trade balances, and Taiwan. Whether this week's talks break that pattern will be clear only once the outcomes are announced.

Here's the full timeline of key meetings, summits, and major agreements between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, tracking the defining diplomatic milestones in US-China relations.

Trump and Xi Jinping: Timeline of key meetings and major agreements

The &nbsp;Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US has reportedly warned European governments of Spain, France and Italy of a possible drone attack by Russia. As per the assessment, Moscow could potentially use drones launched from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean to launch the attacks.&nbsp;According to El Mundo, second-largest printed daily newspaper in Spain, Russians plan to use commercial vehicles in international waters, turning civilian ships into mobile launch platforms for the attack to maintain plausible deniability.&nbsp;It further says that Russia is likely to use the indigenously built Gerbera suicide drones to carry out the attacks. These drones have a range of about 600 kilometers and are capable of carrying 4 to 5 kilograms of explosives.&nbsp;Potential targets listed in the CIA report are largely along the coast: ports, energy facilities, and coastal communication nodes. Spain, France, and Italy control Mediterranean shipping routes and are the hubs for European energy imports and maritime transport.&nbsp;In the wake of the warning of drone attacks by Russia, European governments have increased security around critical infrastructure, transport networks and military facilities.&nbsp;The CIA has yet to confirm the reported warning, as the information is currently based on media reports citing intelligence sources.<h2>CIA director's Russia visit</h2>&nbsp;CIA Director John Ratcliffe had made made a highly sensitive diplomatic trip to Moscow last month at the personal direction of President Donald Trump, with some senior White House officials reportedly unaware of the mission beforehand. Trump personally sent Ratcliffe to Russia and limited advance knowledge of the trip, including the specific message he was expected to deliver to senior Kremlin officials, according to US officials.&nbsp;The unusual mission, came after several rounds of diplomacy involving other Trump administration envoys failed to halt the fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine.&nbsp;

The report further says that Russia is likely to use the indigenously built Gerbera suicide drones having a carrying capacity carry 4-5 kgs to carry out the attacks.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US has reportedly warned European governments of Spain, France and Italy of a possible drone attack by Russia. As per the assessment, Moscow could potentially use drones launched from commercial vessels in the Mediterranean to launch the attacks. According to El Mundo, second-largest printed daily newspaper in Spain, Russians plan to use commercial vehicles in international waters, turning civilian ships into mobile launch platforms for the attack to maintain plausible deniability. It further says that Russia is likely to use the indigenously built Gerbera suicide drones to carry out the attacks. These drones have a range of about 600 kilometers and are capable of carrying 4 to 5 kilograms of explosives. Potential targets listed in the CIA report are largely along the coast: ports, energy facilities, and coastal communication nodes. Spain, France, and Italy control Mediterranean shipping routes and are the hubs for European energy imports and maritime transport. In the wake of the warning of drone attacks by Russia, European governments have increased security around critical infrastructure, transport networks and military facilities. The CIA has yet to confirm the reported warning, as the information is currently based on media reports citing intelligence sources. CIA director's Russia visit CIA Director John Ratcliffe had made made a highly sensitive diplomatic trip to Moscow last month at the personal direction of President Donald Trump, with some senior White House officials reportedly unaware of the mission beforehand. Trump personally sent Ratcliffe to Russia and limited advance knowledge of the trip, including the specific message he was expected to deliver to senior Kremlin officials, according to US officials. The unusual mission, came after several rounds of diplomacy involving other Trump administration envoys failed to halt the fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The report further says that Russia is likely to use the indigenously built Gerbera suicide drones having a carrying capacity carry 4-5 kgs to carry out the attacks.

A federal judge in the United States has reinstated CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House, days after US President Donald Trump banned them from the premises.Federal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to restore the media publications' access.Just days earlier, on Friday (Sep 18), Trump barred them from the presidential mansion as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news." The POTUS had said on social media that the three outlets “shouldn’t be ⁠able to constantly write or ​report ​FICTION and LIES,” ​and Justice Department lawyers ​had ‌sought to ​justify ​the ban on national security grounds. The DoJ, in a justification for the ban, said that "Access to the White House is a privilege -- not a right".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-questions-trump-s-decision-to-ban-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-from-white-house-1790197444831">US judge questions Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House</a><h2>No notice given to journalists</h2>“The ‘general rule’ is that individuals must receive notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Government deprives them of a constitutionally protected interest,” Kelly wrote in his order.Notably, according to reports, the Trump administration waited until Wednesday to inform the reporters about the chance to appeal his decision, several days after the passes were taken away.Earlier on Wednesday, the Judge had noted that past cases clearly laid out the need for a distinct process involving advance notice of an infraction and the opportunity to plead one’s case.“Before a journalist’s White House hard pass was suspended or revoked, that the journalist was entitled to pre-deprivation notice and an opportunity to be heard” said Kelly.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-helipad-event-overshadowed-by-audio-failure-as-major-tv-networks-suspend-pool-coverage-1790042411507">Trump's helipad event overshadowed by audio failure as major TV networks suspend pool coverage</a><h2>What led to the judge's order?</h2>After Trump's announcement of the ban, the three news outlets sued, requesting that the ban be paused or blocked entirely. An attorney representing the outlets argued in court filings and at a Wednesday hearing that the ban went against previous court rulings, violated due process, and was enacted simply because of Trump’s dislike of the journalists.The administration’s lawyers responded by stating that Trump’s decision did have an appeals process, which was detailed in letters sent to the outlets days after the ban was declared.&nbsp;

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, days after the outlets were barred. The ruling comes after the organisations challenged the ban in court.

A federal judge in the United States has reinstated CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House, days after US President Donald Trump banned them from the premises. Federal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to restore the media publications' access. Just days earlier, on Friday (Sep 18), Trump barred them from the presidential mansion as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news." The POTUS had said on social media that the three outlets “shouldn’t be ⁠able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES,” and Justice Department lawyers had ‌sought to justify the ban on national security grounds. The DoJ, in a justification for the ban, said that "Access to the White House is a privilege -- not a right". Also read | US judge questions Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House No notice given to journalists “The ‘general rule’ is that individuals must receive notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Government deprives them of a constitutionally protected interest,” Kelly wrote in his order. Notably, according to reports, the Trump administration waited until Wednesday to inform the reporters about the chance to appeal his decision, several days after the passes were taken away. Earlier on Wednesday, the Judge had noted that past cases clearly laid out the need for a distinct process involving advance notice of an infraction and the opportunity to plead one’s case. “Before a journalist’s White House hard pass was suspended or revoked, that the journalist was entitled to pre-deprivation notice and an opportunity to be heard” said Kelly. Also read | Trump's helipad event overshadowed by audio failure as major TV networks suspend pool coverage What led to the judge's order? After Trump's announcement of the ban, the three news outlets sued, requesting that the ban be paused or blocked entirely. An attorney representing the outlets argued in court filings and at a Wednesday hearing that the ban went against previous court rulings, violated due process, and was enacted simply because of Trump’s dislike of the journalists. The administration’s lawyers responded by stating that Trump’s decision did have an appeals process, which was detailed in letters sent to the outlets days after the ban was declared.

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, days after the outlets were barred. The ruling comes after the organisations challenged the ban in court.

The G4 countries Brazil, Germany, India and Japan have called for an early overhaul &nbsp;of the United Nations Security Council. Foreign Ministers of the G4 nations in a joint statement on Tuesday &nbsp;accused the UN body of being unable to fulfil its central responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.&nbsp;The statement issued after a meeting on September 22 on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, questioned the Council’s representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and effectiveness, arguing that the 80-year-old structure no longer reflects current geopolitical realities.&nbsp;“The G4 Ministers noted that the UNSC is currently unable to effectively discharge its core responsibility of maintaining international peace and security."&nbsp;The foreign ministers highlighted UN Security Council’s “eight-decade-old architecture”, as the main reason for the present situation.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/just-1-in-4-americans-approve-of-trump-s-iran-war-handling-new-poll-finds-november-midterms-1790221557266">Just 1 in 4 Americans approve of Trump’s Iran war handling, new poll finds</a>&nbsp;They "expressed strong concern at the lack of progress during the previous IGN session as well. Specifically, they conveyed their serious reservations against the presentation of a so-called bridging proposal even prior to commencement of text-based negotiations."&nbsp;<h2>Jaishankar calls for a more responsive council</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar after his meeting with his G4 counterparts said they discussed about a Security Council capable of reflecting present-day realities.&nbsp;Taking to X he wrote, “Discussed the imperative of reformed multilateralism and a more representative, responsive and effective UN Security Council that reflects today’s global realities."&nbsp;Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann David Wadephul echoed similar sentiments saying, “Since the founding of the UN the world has changed profoundly." He called for a more inclusive Council and more appropriate representation for African voices.&nbsp;The G4 ministers also said that the proposal does not take into account the views of a clear majority of Member States in favour of expansion in both the permanent and non-permanent categories&nbsp;

In a statement, the G4 countries questioned the United Nations Security Council's representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and effectiveness.

The G4 countries Brazil, Germany, India and Japan have called for an early overhaul of the United Nations Security Council. Foreign Ministers of the G4 nations in a joint statement on Tuesday accused the UN body of being unable to fulfil its central responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. The statement issued after a meeting on September 22 on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, questioned the Council’s representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and effectiveness, arguing that the 80-year-old structure no longer reflects current geopolitical realities. “The G4 Ministers noted that the UNSC is currently unable to effectively discharge its core responsibility of maintaining international peace and security." The foreign ministers highlighted UN Security Council’s “eight-decade-old architecture”, as the main reason for the present situation. ALSO READ: Just 1 in 4 Americans approve of Trump’s Iran war handling, new poll finds They "expressed strong concern at the lack of progress during the previous IGN session as well. Specifically, they conveyed their serious reservations against the presentation of a so-called bridging proposal even prior to commencement of text-based negotiations." Jaishankar calls for a more responsive council Meanwhile, India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar after his meeting with his G4 counterparts said they discussed about a Security Council capable of reflecting present-day realities. Taking to X he wrote, “Discussed the imperative of reformed multilateralism and a more representative, responsive and effective UN Security Council that reflects today’s global realities." Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann David Wadephul echoed similar sentiments saying, “Since the founding of the UN the world has changed profoundly." He called for a more inclusive Council and more appropriate representation for African voices. The G4 ministers also said that the proposal does not take into account the views of a clear majority of Member States in favour of expansion in both the permanent and non-permanent categories

In a statement, the G4 countries questioned the United Nations Security Council's representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and effectiveness.

'Eight-decade-old structure ineffective': India, G4 nations push for UNSC reform

US President Donald Trump's popularity continues to take a nosedive, with the latest poll finding that less than 30 per cent of Americans approve of his administration's handling of the conflict with Iran.A new CNN/SSRS poll shows that only about one in four Americans approve of his approach, and a majority say the conflict has hurt the United States. The poll, conducted among 1,206 US adults from September 16 to 17, found that 26 per cent approve of Trump's handling of the situation in Iran, while 73 per cent disapprove.&nbsp;That is down from 33 per cent approval in a CNN/SSRS poll conducted in March, shortly after the conflict began.A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll released this week found Trump's overall approval at 32 per cent, while 34 per cent approved of his handling of the strikes on Iran. The numbers come ahead of the November midterms, and as Trump made the Iran conflict a central part of his foreign policy while addressing the United Nations General Assembly this week.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-ai-super-intelligence-at-un-as-world-leaders-clash-over-how-to-regulate-it-1790129701998">Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it</a><h2>Republican support has also slipped</h2>The poll shows the change is not confined to Trump's Democratic opponents. Among Republicans, 60 per cent approve of his handling of Iran, down from 73 per cent in March, according to CNN's analysis of the survey. Among Republican and Republican-leaning adults younger than 45, 53 per cent disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict. Among Republicans who do not identify with the MAGA movement, 54 per cent disapprove.Republicans remain considerably more supportive of the war than Democrats and independents. The poll found 55 per cent of Republicans believe the war has been worth the toll in American lives and the financial burden on the government. Among Democrats, 97 per cent said it was not worth the costs, while 82 per cent of independents said the same.On whether the US is winning the war, 70 per cent of Republicans said it is, compared with 31 per cent of independents and 13 per cent of Democrats.<h2>Americans question where the war is heading</h2>The survey also points to uncertainty over the direction of the conflict. Seventy-five per cent of Americans said Trump does not have a clear plan for handling the situation in Iran, compared with 25 per cent who said he does.Even more, 78 per cent said Trump was not doing enough to bring the war to an end. And 69 per cent said a long-term military conflict between the US and Iran was likely, including 32 per cent who considered it very likely.When asked whether the war was worth the toll in American lives and the financial burden on the US government, 76 per cent said it was not, compared with 24 per cent who said it was worth the costs.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-board-of-peace-unveils-2-45-billion-gaza-recovery-plan-but-funding-and-security-hurdles-remain-1790219288066">Trump’s Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza plan,66 projects: But where’s the money?</a><h2>Foreign policy numbers hit a new low</h2>Trump's broader foreign-policy numbers are also weak in the survey. Only 29 per cent approve of his handling of foreign affairs, against 71 per cent who disapprove. That is down from 39 per cent approval in January and 36 per cent in March.The poll also found that just 20 per cent believe Trump's foreign-policy decisions have helped America's standing in the world. By contrast, 65 per cent say those decisions have hurt the country's standing.&nbsp;

A new CNN/SSRS poll finds just 26% of Americans approve of Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, down from 33% in March. Even among Republicans, approval has fallen as more Americans question the war’s direction and costs.

US President Donald Trump's popularity continues to take a nosedive, with the latest poll finding that less than 30 per cent of Americans approve of his administration's handling of the conflict with Iran. A new CNN/SSRS poll shows that only about one in four Americans approve of his approach, and a majority say the conflict has hurt the United States. The poll, conducted among 1,206 US adults from September 16 to 17, found that 26 per cent approve of Trump's handling of the situation in Iran, while 73 per cent disapprove. That is down from 33 per cent approval in a CNN/SSRS poll conducted in March, shortly after the conflict began. A separate Reuters/Ipsos poll released this week found Trump's overall approval at 32 per cent, while 34 per cent approved of his handling of the strikes on Iran. The numbers come ahead of the November midterms, and as Trump made the Iran conflict a central part of his foreign policy while addressing the United Nations General Assembly this week. Also read | Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it Republican support has also slipped The poll shows the change is not confined to Trump's Democratic opponents. Among Republicans, 60 per cent approve of his handling of Iran, down from 73 per cent in March, according to CNN's analysis of the survey. Among Republican and Republican-leaning adults younger than 45, 53 per cent disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict. Among Republicans who do not identify with the MAGA movement, 54 per cent disapprove. Republicans remain considerably more supportive of the war than Democrats and independents. The poll found 55 per cent of Republicans believe the war has been worth the toll in American lives and the financial burden on the government. Among Democrats, 97 per cent said it was not worth the costs, while 82 per cent of independents said the same. On whether the US is winning the war, 70 per cent of Republicans said it is, compared with 31 per cent of independents and 13 per cent of Democrats. Americans question where the war is heading The survey also points to uncertainty over the direction of the conflict. Seventy-five per cent of Americans said Trump does not have a clear plan for handling the situation in Iran, compared with 25 per cent who said he does. Even more, 78 per cent said Trump was not doing enough to bring the war to an end. And 69 per cent said a long-term military conflict between the US and Iran was likely, including 32 per cent who considered it very likely. When asked whether the war was worth the toll in American lives and the financial burden on the US government, 76 per cent said it was not, compared with 24 per cent who said it was worth the costs. Also read | Trump’s Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza plan,66 projects: But where’s the money? Foreign policy numbers hit a new low Trump's broader foreign-policy numbers are also weak in the survey. Only 29 per cent approve of his handling of foreign affairs, against 71 per cent who disapprove. That is down from 39 per cent approval in January and 36 per cent in March. The poll also found that just 20 per cent believe Trump's foreign-policy decisions have helped America's standing in the world. By contrast, 65 per cent say those decisions have hurt the country's standing.

A new CNN/SSRS poll finds just 26% of Americans approve of Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, down from 33% in March. Even among Republicans, approval has fallen as more Americans question the war’s direction and costs.

At an age when most children are still mastering their first chords, nine-year-old Adrian Abraham is preparing to walk into a Grade 8 electric guitar exam and, if he passes, into the record books. The UK-based Indian-origin rock and metal guitarist, singer, and songwriter is currently training for the exam, the highest grade in the graded music system. Passing it at nine would make him the youngest person ever to achieve the milestone on the electric guitar, an achievement that would earn him an official Guinness World Record. The title is currently held by Alexander Hargraves from Colne, England, who set the record at the age of&nbsp;11 years, 7 months earlier this year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-india-s-15-year-old-prodigy-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-needs-a-separate-changing-room-1782367025112/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-india-s-15-year-old-prodigy-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-needs-a-separate-changing-room-1782367025112/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Adrian's technical ability has brought him official global artist sponsorships from two of rock's best-known names: Marshall Amplifiers, the British company whose amps have powered decades of stadium rock, and Solar Guitars, the brand favoured by heavy metal players.&nbsp;Speaking about his zest for music, Adrian said, “I just love playing the guitar and expressing myself through rock and metal music. Preparing for my Grade 8 exam is a lot of hard work, but the thought of setting a Guinness World Record keeps me practicing every day!”&nbsp;&nbsp;“I also really love exploring my roots by covering great Indian tracks like the music from Rockstar—it’s so cool to see people from all over the world enjoying how I mix Western rock with Bollywood elements. I want to show other kids that if you love something and practice hard, you can achieve big things no matter how old you are,” he added.&nbsp;Adrian's musical range extends from Western metal to Indian rock tracks. His viral rendition of music from the Bollywood film Rockstar has been especially popular, showing how comfortably he moves between heavy riffs and Indian pop culture.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/9-year-old-chennai-prodigy-clears-cambridge-igcse-grade-10-exams-1789015594434">9-year-old Chennai prodigy clears Cambridge IGCSE grade 10 exams</a>&nbsp;Grade 8 is widely regarded as a demanding benchmark. It typically requires advanced command of technique, musical interpretation, sight-reading and aural skills, qualities usually associated with players who have spent many more years on their instrument. For a nine-year-old to attempt it is remarkable in itself.&nbsp;Supporters have followed his progress online, where his performances have drawn praise from fellow musicians and fans alike, many of them amazed by his stage presence and precision at such a young age.&nbsp;For now, the focus is on preparation. The exam result will determine whether Adrian's name joins the Guinness World Records list, but those who have watched him play say the talent is already undeniable; social media is testimony to that.&nbsp;Whatever the outcome, Adrian Abraham has shown that age is no barrier to ambition. If he passes, he will not only rewrite a record but also inspire a new generation of young guitarists in Manchester, across India, and beyond.

Nine-year-old guitar prodigy Adrian Abraham is aiming for a Guinness World Record by attempting his Grade 8 electric guitar exam. Learn more about his incredible journey.

At an age when most children are still mastering their first chords, nine-year-old Adrian Abraham is preparing to walk into a Grade 8 electric guitar exam and, if he passes, into the record books. The UK-based Indian-origin rock and metal guitarist, singer, and songwriter is currently training for the exam, the highest grade in the graded music system. Passing it at nine would make him the youngest person ever to achieve the milestone on the electric guitar, an achievement that would earn him an official Guinness World Record. The title is currently held by Alexander Hargraves from Colne, England, who set the record at the age of 11 years, 7 months earlier this year. https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-india-s-15-year-old-prodigy-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-needs-a-separate-changing-room-1782367025112/embed Adrian's technical ability has brought him official global artist sponsorships from two of rock's best-known names: Marshall Amplifiers, the British company whose amps have powered decades of stadium rock, and Solar Guitars, the brand favoured by heavy metal players. Speaking about his zest for music, Adrian said, “I just love playing the guitar and expressing myself through rock and metal music. Preparing for my Grade 8 exam is a lot of hard work, but the thought of setting a Guinness World Record keeps me practicing every day!” “I also really love exploring my roots by covering great Indian tracks like the music from Rockstar—it’s so cool to see people from all over the world enjoying how I mix Western rock with Bollywood elements. I want to show other kids that if you love something and practice hard, you can achieve big things no matter how old you are,” he added. Adrian's musical range extends from Western metal to Indian rock tracks. His viral rendition of music from the Bollywood film Rockstar has been especially popular, showing how comfortably he moves between heavy riffs and Indian pop culture. Also read: 9-year-old Chennai prodigy clears Cambridge IGCSE grade 10 exams Grade 8 is widely regarded as a demanding benchmark. It typically requires advanced command of technique, musical interpretation, sight-reading and aural skills, qualities usually associated with players who have spent many more years on their instrument. For a nine-year-old to attempt it is remarkable in itself. Supporters have followed his progress online, where his performances have drawn praise from fellow musicians and fans alike, many of them amazed by his stage presence and precision at such a young age. For now, the focus is on preparation. The exam result will determine whether Adrian's name joins the Guinness World Records list, but those who have watched him play say the talent is already undeniable; social media is testimony to that. Whatever the outcome, Adrian Abraham has shown that age is no barrier to ambition. If he passes, he will not only rewrite a record but also inspire a new generation of young guitarists in Manchester, across India, and beyond.

Nine-year-old guitar prodigy Adrian Abraham is aiming for a Guinness World Record by attempting his Grade 8 electric guitar exam. Learn more about his incredible journey.

Meet Adrian Abraham: 9-year-old Indian-origin guitar prodigy aiming for a Guinness World Record

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has unveiled a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery programme for Gaza, laying out 66 projects covering temporary housing, infrastructure, healthcare, economic recovery and security.The blueprint was presented in New York on Wednesday (Sep 23) on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, almost a year after Trump’s Gaza plan was first announced. The board says the programme is intended to move Gaza from the immediate recovery phase towards longer-term reconstruction and governance.But the proposal faces a basic problem before much of the work can begin: the money has not yet arrived, and political and security conditions on the ground remain unsettled.The board says around $18 billion has been committed by donors, but only $280 million has actually been transferred so far. The first six months alone are expected to require $2.45 billion. The board estimates that repairing Gaza's physical infrastructure will cost about $35.2 billion in the medium term, while full recovery and reconstruction over the next decade will require around $71.4 billion.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-kind-of-confession-is-this-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-s-terrorists-would-be-roaming-new-york-remark-goes-viral-raises-alarm-online-watch-1790136284702">'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch</a><h2>What is in the six-month plan?</h2>The 66 projects are spread across infrastructure development, human development, economic recovery, digital transformation, legal affairs, and peace and security. They include temporary accommodation, rubble and unexploded ordnance removal, hospital repairs, roads, border crossings, electricity and water infrastructure.The plan also envisages economic and institutional projects, including support for small businesses, digital payments, connectivity and efforts to restore elements of Gaza's judicial and public-service systems. Security measures include preparations for an international stabilisation force, weapons collection and tunnel clearance.The board has said the projects are ready to start once funding and access are available.<h2>Kushner acknowledges delays</h2>Jared Kushner, a member of the Board of Peace's executive board and Trump's son-in-law, acknowledged that implementation had been slower than planned.“Different delays on different things, for whatever reason,” Kushner said, adding that the purpose of the meeting was to demonstrate that the board remained committed to the programme.US envoy Steve Witkoff said the group had made progress over the past year, pointing to the continued ceasefire and humanitarian efforts.“There is a ceasefire, imperfect as it may be, but it still exists,” Witkoff said.But the board's own presentation acknowledged that implementation remains dependent on developments involving Israel and Hamas. Discussions with Israel have continued, while questions surrounding Hamas' disarmament and the deployment of an international stabilisation force remain unresolved.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrogant-parasites-milei-blasts-un-over-falklands-dispute-warns-argentina-will-take-matters-into-our-own-hands-1790216586682">'Arrogant parasites': Milei blasts UN over Falklands dispute, warns Argentina will ‘take matters into our own hands’</a><h2>Security remains a major obstacle</h2>Before reconstruction can proceed at scale, large areas of Gaza need to be cleared of unexploded ordnance and damaged infrastructure.Michael Eisenberg, a Board of Peace member, said unexploded weapons would have to be removed and tunnels beneath Gaza dealt with before major rebuilding could take place.

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has unveiled a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery blueprint for Gaza covering 66 projects. But with only a fraction of pledged donor funds transferred and key security issues unresolved, the plan faces hurdles before work can begin.

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has unveiled a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery programme for Gaza, laying out 66 projects covering temporary housing, infrastructure, healthcare, economic recovery and security. The blueprint was presented in New York on Wednesday (Sep 23) on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, almost a year after Trump’s Gaza plan was first announced. The board says the programme is intended to move Gaza from the immediate recovery phase towards longer-term reconstruction and governance. But the proposal faces a basic problem before much of the work can begin: the money has not yet arrived, and political and security conditions on the ground remain unsettled. The board says around $18 billion has been committed by donors, but only $280 million has actually been transferred so far. The first six months alone are expected to require $2.45 billion. The board estimates that repairing Gaza's physical infrastructure will cost about $35.2 billion in the medium term, while full recovery and reconstruction over the next decade will require around $71.4 billion. Also read | 'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch What is in the six-month plan? The 66 projects are spread across infrastructure development, human development, economic recovery, digital transformation, legal affairs, and peace and security. They include temporary accommodation, rubble and unexploded ordnance removal, hospital repairs, roads, border crossings, electricity and water infrastructure. The plan also envisages economic and institutional projects, including support for small businesses, digital payments, connectivity and efforts to restore elements of Gaza's judicial and public-service systems. Security measures include preparations for an international stabilisation force, weapons collection and tunnel clearance. The board has said the projects are ready to start once funding and access are available. Kushner acknowledges delays Jared Kushner, a member of the Board of Peace's executive board and Trump's son-in-law, acknowledged that implementation had been slower than planned. “Different delays on different things, for whatever reason,” Kushner said, adding that the purpose of the meeting was to demonstrate that the board remained committed to the programme. US envoy Steve Witkoff said the group had made progress over the past year, pointing to the continued ceasefire and humanitarian efforts. “There is a ceasefire, imperfect as it may be, but it still exists,” Witkoff said. But the board's own presentation acknowledged that implementation remains dependent on developments involving Israel and Hamas. Discussions with Israel have continued, while questions surrounding Hamas' disarmament and the deployment of an international stabilisation force remain unresolved. Also read | 'Arrogant parasites': Milei blasts UN over Falklands dispute, warns Argentina will ‘take matters into our own hands’ Security remains a major obstacle Before reconstruction can proceed at scale, large areas of Gaza need to be cleared of unexploded ordnance and damaged infrastructure. Michael Eisenberg, a Board of Peace member, said unexploded weapons would have to be removed and tunnels beneath Gaza dealt with before major rebuilding could take place.

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has unveiled a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery blueprint for Gaza covering 66 projects. But with only a fraction of pledged donor funds transferred and key security issues unresolved, the plan faces hurdles before work can begin.

Trump’s Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza plan,66 projects: But where’s the money?

China has been vastly expanding its nuclear arsenal, adding at least seven nuclear test and construction facilities in recent months. A report by the Daily Telegraph, based on an analysis of satellite imagery, shows that the Chinese countryside has been filled with huge networks of infrastructure and testing sites. President Xi Jinping has often claimed that he is in favour of scaling back on the nukes, but the latest report presents a different picture.&nbsp;Describing what the satellites captured in China, the report states that an entire town came up around a nuclear facility in one place, complete with apartments, a staff bus depot and playing fields. Another site has a 2,000-foot tube inside which Beijing reportedly tests the effects of an attack on its nuclear weapons.&nbsp;&nbsp;At a third site, scientists are believed to be studying the effects of a nuclear blast using high-tech lasers. Beijing apparently razed multiple villages and farming communities to make space for these nuclear facilities.<h2>China's official stand on nuclear weapons</h2>Xi Jinping has openly called for nuclear non-proliferation initiatives, but the country still continues to test more nuclear weapons. China is also a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and also has a "no first use" policy. But despite this, its nuclear arsenal has expanded under Xi since he took over in 2012.<h2>China's growing nuclear arsenal</h2>Under him, China's nuclear arsenal has doubled, and as of January 2025, the country had 620 warheads in its stockpile. Experts estimate that at the current rate, this number will reach 1,500 by 2035, The Telegraph report stated. Several of them are capable of covering extreme distances, with a range of nearly 15,000 kilometres. Meanwhile, the US and Russia still hold the largest stockpiles of nukes, with the former having about 5,300 warheads and Moscow about 5,500 warheads.&nbsp;China has a diverse stockpile of nukes that can be launched from land, submarines, and aircraft. According to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, the country spent an estimated $12.4 billion on its nuclear ambitions in 2024.<h2>Xi Jinping in US</h2>Xi Jinping is in the United States for a three-day visit where he will be meeting Donald Trump. The two leaders are expected to broach the topic of nuclear weapons, especially since the American president has also ordered the expansion of the country's arsenal. "Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis," he wrote on Truth Social last year.

China is accelerating the expansion of its nuclear arsenal, adding several facilities in various locations, an analysis has found. They are like small towns with all the basic amenities, such as bus stops and fields. The report comes as Xi Jinping is in the US for a state visit.    

China has been vastly expanding its nuclear arsenal, adding at least seven nuclear test and construction facilities in recent months. A report by the Daily Telegraph, based on an analysis of satellite imagery, shows that the Chinese countryside has been filled with huge networks of infrastructure and testing sites. President Xi Jinping has often claimed that he is in favour of scaling back on the nukes, but the latest report presents a different picture. Describing what the satellites captured in China, the report states that an entire town came up around a nuclear facility in one place, complete with apartments, a staff bus depot and playing fields. Another site has a 2,000-foot tube inside which Beijing reportedly tests the effects of an attack on its nuclear weapons. At a third site, scientists are believed to be studying the effects of a nuclear blast using high-tech lasers. Beijing apparently razed multiple villages and farming communities to make space for these nuclear facilities. China's official stand on nuclear weapons Xi Jinping has openly called for nuclear non-proliferation initiatives, but the country still continues to test more nuclear weapons. China is also a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and also has a "no first use" policy. But despite this, its nuclear arsenal has expanded under Xi since he took over in 2012. China's growing nuclear arsenal Under him, China's nuclear arsenal has doubled, and as of January 2025, the country had 620 warheads in its stockpile. Experts estimate that at the current rate, this number will reach 1,500 by 2035, The Telegraph report stated. Several of them are capable of covering extreme distances, with a range of nearly 15,000 kilometres. Meanwhile, the US and Russia still hold the largest stockpiles of nukes, with the former having about 5,300 warheads and Moscow about 5,500 warheads. China has a diverse stockpile of nukes that can be launched from land, submarines, and aircraft. According to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, the country spent an estimated $12.4 billion on its nuclear ambitions in 2024. Xi Jinping in US Xi Jinping is in the United States for a three-day visit where he will be meeting Donald Trump. The two leaders are expected to broach the topic of nuclear weapons, especially since the American president has also ordered the expansion of the country's arsenal. "Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis," he wrote on Truth Social last year.

China is accelerating the expansion of its nuclear arsenal, adding several facilities in various locations, an analysis has found. They are like small towns with all the basic amenities, such as bus stops and fields. The report comes as Xi Jinping is in the US for a state visit. &nbsp; &nbsp;

President Donald Trump appeared to react to the noise during a military flyover staged as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States. Xi, 73, maintained a serious expression as the aircraft approached, while Trump, 80, appeared to duck and briefly bare his teeth as B-1 bombers flew overhead. Trump continued watching the aircraft as they passed, pursing his lips before appearing to say something to Xi Jinping with a slight smile. The flyover was part of the ceremonial welcome for the Chinese president.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-calls-openai-ai-incident-unacceptable-after-restricted-data-access-1790212209104">Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls OpenAI AI incident 'unacceptable' after restricted data access</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday (September 23) ahead of a high-stakes summit with US President Donald Trump, who was present at the airport to welcome his Chinese counterpart. Xi’s aircraft, bearing the words ‘Air China’ on its side, landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, near Washington, before taxiing to a stop. His arrival marked the start of a three-day state visit featuring formal ceremonies and a series of diplomatic engagements.&nbsp;Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on a red carpet laid out on the tarmac. The two couples exchanged handshakes and smiles and briefly spoke during the formal welcome ceremony. The United States also staged a prominent display of military aircraft for Xi’s arrival, with six F-22 fighter jets and six F-16s positioned on the tarmac as officials rolled out the red carpet for the Chinese president.&nbsp;After accompanying Xi Jinping to his vehicle, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump got into the presidential limousine, known as “The Beast.” Trump then boarded Marine One for the flight back to the White House. It is uncommon for US presidents to meet visiting foreign leaders at Joint Base Andrews, as such dignitaries are typically welcomed at the White House with a formal ceremony. Trump, however, traveled to the air base to personally greet Xi. Trump is scheduled to welcome the Chinese president once again at the White House on Thursday morning as part of Xi’s three-day state visit.

Donald Trump reacts during a military flyover featuring B-1 bombers as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the United States for a state visit

President Donald Trump appeared to react to the noise during a military flyover staged as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States. Xi, 73, maintained a serious expression as the aircraft approached, while Trump, 80, appeared to duck and briefly bare his teeth as B-1 bombers flew overhead. Trump continued watching the aircraft as they passed, pursing his lips before appearing to say something to Xi Jinping with a slight smile. The flyover was part of the ceremonial welcome for the Chinese president. Also Read: Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls OpenAI AI incident 'unacceptable' after restricted data access Watch the video here

Donald Trump appeared to react to the noise as B-1 bombers flew overhead during a military flyover marking Xi Jinping’s arrival in the US

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