Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw sparked a discussion online after revealing his decision to switch to Zoho for handling documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The move is being seen as an effort to encourage wider adoption of Made in India digital tools.&nbsp;For years, Microsoft Office has remained the leading paid software for productivity tasks, while Google’s online alternatives have also gained massive popularity. However, Vaishnaw is now highlighting the importance of choosing Indian alternatives, urging users to consider Zoho as a reliable domestic option.&nbsp;In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Electronics and IT minister wrote, “I am moving to Zoho — our own Swadeshi platform for documents, spreadsheets &amp; presentations. I urge all to join PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s call for Swadeshi by adopting indigenous products &amp; services.”<h3>What is Zoho?</h3>Zoho Corporation was co-founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and Tony Thomas. It is a Chennai-headquartered SaaS (software-as-a-service) firm that has evolved into a global technology player. Over the years, the company has provided more than 80 cloud-based applications for businesses, covering areas such as email, customer relationship management, HR, accounting, project management and more.&nbsp;Although legally incorporated in the US, Zoho has consistently championed its ‘Made in India’ philosophy, with much of its core operations and operations carried out from Tenkasi in rural Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;In the current period, the firm generates over $1 billion in annual revenue and has established a footprint in multiple countries, including the US. Its suite of products serves more than 100 million users across 150+ nations, ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises.&nbsp;On the productivity front, Zoho packages its collaboration and office tools under platforms such as Zoho Workplace and Zoho Office Suite, while also making them available individually. These offerings position the company in direct competition with global giants like Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.

Over the years, Zoho has provided more than 80 cloud-based applications for businesses, covering areas such as email, customer relationship management, HR, accounting, project management and more.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw sparked a discussion online after revealing his decision to switch to Zoho for handling documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The move is being seen as an effort to encourage wider adoption of Made in India digital tools. For years, Microsoft Office has remained the leading paid software for productivity tasks, while Google’s online alternatives have also gained massive popularity. However, Vaishnaw is now highlighting the importance of choosing Indian alternatives, urging users to consider Zoho as a reliable domestic option. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Electronics and IT minister wrote, “I am moving to Zoho — our own Swadeshi platform for documents, spreadsheets & presentations. I urge all to join PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s call for Swadeshi by adopting indigenous products & services.” What is Zoho? Zoho Corporation was co-founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and Tony Thomas. It is a Chennai-headquartered SaaS (software-as-a-service) firm that has evolved into a global technology player. Over the years, the company has provided more than 80 cloud-based applications for businesses, covering areas such as email, customer relationship management, HR, accounting, project management and more. Although legally incorporated in the US, Zoho has consistently championed its ‘Made in India’ philosophy, with much of its core operations and operations carried out from Tenkasi in rural Tamil Nadu. In the current period, the firm generates over $1 billion in annual revenue and has established a footprint in multiple countries, including the US. Its suite of products serves more than 100 million users across 150+ nations, ranging from emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. On the productivity front, Zoho packages its collaboration and office tools under platforms such as Zoho Workplace and Zoho Office Suite, while also making them available individually. These offerings position the company in direct competition with global giants like Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.

Over the years, Zoho has provided more than 80 cloud-based applications for businesses, covering areas such as email, customer relationship management, HR, accounting, project management and more.

What is Zoho? Ashwini Vaishnaw is moving from Microsoft/Google to THIS Indian platform for Office Work

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out direct talks with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, calling negotiations with Washington “a sheer dead end”. His comments come as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).In a recorded message, Khamenei said Iran would not “surrender to pressure” on uranium enrichment. He repeated Tehran’s long-standing position that it does not seek nuclear weapons.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/white-house-claims-un-staffers-tried-to-humiliate-trump-with-escalatorgate-at-unga-un-replies-1758682328512">White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies</a><h2>What did Khamenei say about enrichment?</h2>Khamenei accused Washington of dictating terms rather than offering genuine dialogue. “The US has announced the result of the talks in advance. The result is the closure of nuclear activities and enrichment. This is not a negotiation. It is a diktat, an imposition,” he said.He also pointed out that Iran’s enrichment level of 60% was still below weapons-grade, which requires 90%. “Countries seeking to build nuclear weapons increase enrichment to even 90%. Since we have no need for such weapons and have decided not to pursue nuclear arms, we have increased our level of enrichment to 60%,” he said.Khamenei’s statement came soon after Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, known as the E3, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.The meeting centred on whether sanctions against Iran, suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal, should be reimposed. If no progress is made, the E3 are prepared to activate a UN Security Council mechanism that would restore penalties.The talks take place as questions remain over around 880 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% that went missing after Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June, triggering a 12-day conflict that briefly drew in the US.<h2>What did Trump say at the UN?</h2>At the UNGA, US President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would “never possess a nuclear weapon”, calling Tehran the “world’s number one sponsor of terror”. He also offered cooperation if Iran agreed to suspend its programme. “The president told the UN General Assembly earlier Tuesday that Iran continued to threaten its neighbours and U.S. interests in the region,” the White&nbsp;House&nbsp;said.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei rejected nuclear talks with the US, calling them pointless. He defended 60% enrichment, denied weapons intent, while UNGA saw Trump vow Iran would “never” get nuclear arms.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out direct talks with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, calling negotiations with Washington “a sheer dead end”. His comments come as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a recorded message, Khamenei said Iran would not “surrender to pressure” on uranium enrichment. He repeated Tehran’s long-standing position that it does not seek nuclear weapons. Also read: White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies What did Khamenei say about enrichment? Khamenei accused Washington of dictating terms rather than offering genuine dialogue. “The US has announced the result of the talks in advance. The result is the closure of nuclear activities and enrichment. This is not a negotiation. It is a diktat, an imposition,” he said. He also pointed out that Iran’s enrichment level of 60% was still below weapons-grade, which requires 90%. “Countries seeking to build nuclear weapons increase enrichment to even 90%. Since we have no need for such weapons and have decided not to pursue nuclear arms, we have increased our level of enrichment to 60%,” he said. Khamenei’s statement came soon after Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, known as the E3, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The meeting centred on whether sanctions against Iran, suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal, should be reimposed. If no progress is made, the E3 are prepared to activate a UN Security Council mechanism that would restore penalties. The talks take place as questions remain over around 880 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% that went missing after Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June, triggering a 12-day conflict that briefly drew in the US. What did Trump say at the UN? At the UNGA, US President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would “never possess a nuclear weapon”, calling Tehran the “world’s number one sponsor of terror”. He also offered cooperation if Iran agreed to suspend its programme. “The president told the UN General Assembly earlier Tuesday that Iran continued to threaten its neighbours and U.S. interests in the region,” the White House said.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei rejected nuclear talks with the US, calling them pointless. He defended 60% enrichment, denied weapons intent, while UNGA saw Trump vow Iran would “never” get nuclear arms.

'Sheer dead end': Khamenei REJECTS talks with US over nuclear program, says will not 'surrender to pressure'

US President Donald Trump brushed off what he called "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter" during his Tuesday (Sep 23) appearance at the United Nations, but the White House is taking the incidents seriously. Slamming the mishap as "purposeful" attempts to humiliate Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that an investigation has been launched to determine whether the escalator malfunction was deliberate. Speaking to Fox News, Leavitt insisted that "there better be accountability for those people," and vowed that she will "personally see to it".<h2>Escalatorgate: What happened?</h2>Footage from showed Trump and First Lady Melania stepping onto an escalator at UN headquarters in New York, only for it to abruptly stop after a short distance. Trump laughed it off, joking that if the First Lady "wasn't in great shape, she would have fallen."Later, during his UNGA address, Trump's teleprompter also suffered a malfunction, and the POTUS linked the incidents, jokingly, to what he called the UN’s broader failings.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-poor-young-people-killed-colombia-at-unga-demands-criminal-case-against-trump-over-deadly-strikes-on-venezuelan-boats-1758671634022">Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why</a>“Whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble,” he said, before launching into his address criticizing the UN. He said the global body had failed to support his peace efforts and added that despite ending seven wars, he never received a call from the organization.“These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter. Thank you very much,” Trump quipped.<h2>White House claims malice, says we'll find those responsible for the malfunctions</h2>“If we find that these were UN and staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up, literally, trip up the President and the First Lady of the United States, well, there better be accountability for those people,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Tuesday evening. “I will personally see to it.”The White House then pointed to an earlier report in the Times of London suggesting that UN staffers had joked that they would shut off the escalators and "tell him (Trump) they ran out of money" amid US funding cuts. Conservative commentators and other officials also speculated about a potential plot against the president, reports AFP.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-un-against-letting-survival-of-the-fittest-define-world-order-a-dig-at-trump-1758674204290">Macron at UN warns against 'survival of the fittest' world order. Dig at Trump?</a><h2>UN responds to sabotage rumours</h2>The UN, however, offered a more mundane explanation. Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the escalator had triggered a built-in safety mechanism after someone filming the arrival accidentally set off the sensor at the top. “A subsequent investigation, including a readout of the machine's central processing unit, indicated that the escalator had stopped after a built-in safety mechanism on the comb step was triggered at the top of the escalator,” Dujarric said. The escalator was quickly reset and returned to service.The UN, however, declined to comment on the Teleprompter malfunction, noting that it is operated by the White House.<h2>Was Trump sabotaged at the UN?</h2>AFP, citing its reporters, stated that the escalators at UN headquarters are frequently out of order, suggesting the mishaps were likely coincidental rather than targeted.&nbsp;

Following what President Donald Trump called "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter" at the United Nations, the White House has announced an investigation into the incidents, claiming that they may have been deliberate acts of sabotage. All you need to know.

US President Donald Trump brushed off what he called "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter" during his Tuesday (Sep 23) appearance at the United Nations, but the White House is taking the incidents seriously. Slamming the mishap as "purposeful" attempts to humiliate Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced that an investigation has been launched to determine whether the escalator malfunction was deliberate. Speaking to Fox News, Leavitt insisted that "there better be accountability for those people," and vowed that she will "personally see to it". Escalatorgate: What happened? Footage from showed Trump and First Lady Melania stepping onto an escalator at UN headquarters in New York, only for it to abruptly stop after a short distance. Trump laughed it off, joking that if the First Lady "wasn't in great shape, she would have fallen." Later, during his UNGA address, Trump's teleprompter also suffered a malfunction, and the POTUS linked the incidents, jokingly, to what he called the UN’s broader failings. Also read | Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why “Whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble,” he said, before launching into his address criticizing the UN. He said the global body had failed to support his peace efforts and added that despite ending seven wars, he never received a call from the organization. “These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter. Thank you very much,” Trump quipped. White House claims malice, says we'll find those responsible for the malfunctions “If we find that these were UN and staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up, literally, trip up the President and the First Lady of the United States, well, there better be accountability for those people,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Tuesday evening. “I will personally see to it.” The White House then pointed to an earlier report in the Times of London suggesting that UN staffers had joked that they would shut off the escalators and "tell him (Trump) they ran out of money" amid US funding cuts. Conservative commentators and other officials also speculated about a potential plot against the president, reports AFP. Also read | Macron at UN warns against 'survival of the fittest' world order. Dig at Trump? UN responds to sabotage rumours The UN, however, offered a more mundane explanation. Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the escalator had triggered a built-in safety mechanism after someone filming the arrival accidentally set off the sensor at the top. “A subsequent investigation, including a readout of the machine's central processing unit, indicated that the escalator had stopped after a built-in safety mechanism on the comb step was triggered at the top of the escalator,” Dujarric said. The escalator was quickly reset and returned to service. The UN, however, declined to comment on the Teleprompter malfunction, noting that it is operated by the White House. Was Trump sabotaged at the UN? AFP, citing its reporters, stated that the escalators at UN headquarters are frequently out of order, suggesting the mishaps were likely coincidental rather than targeted.

Following what President Donald Trump called "a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter" at the United Nations, the White House has announced an investigation into the incidents, claiming that they may have been deliberate acts of sabotage. All you need to know.

White House claims UN staffers tried to humiliate Trump with 'escalatorgate' at UNGA; UN replies

US President Donald Trump has pledged financial support for Argentina after meeting his ally, President Javier Milei, in New York. The talks took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. “We’re gonna help them but I don’t think they need a bailout. He’s doing a fantastic job,” Trump said, while giving Milei his “full endorsement.”Trump compared Milei’s challenge to his own political challenges. “He, like us, inherited a mess and what he’s done to fix it is good. … We need to make Argentina great again,” he told reporters.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-un-against-letting-survival-of-the-fittest-define-world-order-a-dig-at-trump-1758674204290">Macron at UN warns against 'survival of the fittest' world order. Dig at Trump?</a><h2>What does this mean for Milei?</h2>Milei, who came to power with a free-market agenda, has been struggling to keep investor confidence after a heavy defeat in Buenos Aires provincial elections earlier this month. The result raised doubts over whether his reforms will survive the upcoming mid-terms in October. Responding to Trump’s comments on social media, Milei thanked him for his “great friendship and this extraordinary gesture.”<h2>How did the markets react?</h2>Trump’s show of support immediately calmed nervous investors. Argentina’s sovereign risk index, a key indicator of confidence in the country’s solvency, dropped sharply to 960 basis points after surging above 1,400 just days earlier. The peso also gained 3.15 percent after a turbulent week in which it lost nearly 5 percent despite Central Bank interventions.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “all options” were on the table to help stabilise Argentina. Measures under discussion include swap lines, direct currency purchases, and debt acquisitions.Bessent joined the Trump-Milei meeting along with Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Speaking afterwards, Caputo said a “specific figure” of US aid had been discussed, though he would not reveal details until the deal is finalised. He said that Washington had “not asked for anything in return.”Alongside US backing, the World Bank said it was accelerating its $12 billion support plan announced earlier this year. An extra $4 billion will be released “over the coming months” to help Argentina weather its financial storm.

Milei, who came to power with a free-market agenda, has been struggling to keep investor confidence after a heavy defeat in Buenos Aires provincial elections earlier this month. 

US President Donald Trump has pledged financial support for Argentina after meeting his ally, President Javier Milei, in New York. The talks took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. “We’re gonna help them but I don’t think they need a bailout. He’s doing a fantastic job,” Trump said, while giving Milei his “full endorsement.” Trump compared Milei’s challenge to his own political challenges. “He, like us, inherited a mess and what he’s done to fix it is good. … We need to make Argentina great again,” he told reporters. Also read: Macron at UN warns against 'survival of the fittest' world order. Dig at Trump? What does this mean for Milei? Milei, who came to power with a free-market agenda, has been struggling to keep investor confidence after a heavy defeat in Buenos Aires provincial elections earlier this month. The result raised doubts over whether his reforms will survive the upcoming mid-terms in October. Responding to Trump’s comments on social media, Milei thanked him for his “great friendship and this extraordinary gesture.” How did the markets react? Trump’s show of support immediately calmed nervous investors. Argentina’s sovereign risk index, a key indicator of confidence in the country’s solvency, dropped sharply to 960 basis points after surging above 1,400 just days earlier. The peso also gained 3.15 percent after a turbulent week in which it lost nearly 5 percent despite Central Bank interventions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “all options” were on the table to help stabilise Argentina. Measures under discussion include swap lines, direct currency purchases, and debt acquisitions. Bessent joined the Trump-Milei meeting along with Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Speaking afterwards, Caputo said a “specific figure” of US aid had been discussed, though he would not reveal details until the deal is finalised. He said that Washington had “not asked for anything in return.” Alongside US backing, the World Bank said it was accelerating its $12 billion support plan announced earlier this year. An extra $4 billion will be released “over the coming months” to help Argentina weather its financial storm.

Milei, who came to power with a free-market agenda, has been struggling to keep investor confidence after a heavy defeat in Buenos Aires provincial elections earlier this month.&nbsp;

'He inherited a mess': Trump promises ‘help’ for Argentina amid financial storm - Why this lifeline matters for President Javier Milei?

At least 14 people were killed and dozens more have gone missing in Taiwan after a decades-old barrier lake gave way under the pressure of torrential rains unleashed by Super Typhoon Ragasa, officials said Wednesday (Sep 24). The storm slammed into northern Philippines and Taiwan on Monday (Sep 22), bringing fierce winds and relentless downpours that forced thousands to flee their homes. In eastern Hualien County, the rains proved catastrophic when the barrier lake burst on Tuesday (Sep 23), sending a wall of water downstream. The surge washed away a bridge and tore through a nearby town, leaving a trail of devastation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/super-typhoon-ragasa-wreaks-havoc-in-philippines-heads-toward-hong-kong-china-and-taiwan-1758628224549">Super typhoon 'Ragasa' batters Philippines; heads toward Hong Kong, China,Taiwan</a><h2>14 people confirmed dead, at least 18 injured, over 100 missing</h2>In a statement to AFP, Hualien County press official Lee Kuan-ting said that "As of 7 am Wednesday (2300 GMT Tuesday), 14 people are confirmed dead and 18 injured". Rescuers are still scrambling to account for the missing. While Lee initially said about 30 people were unaccounted for, Taiwan’s National Fire Agency later revised that figure to 124.Hualien fire officials reported that in some neighbourhoods the water rose as high as a two-story building, forcing 263 residents to shelter in place. Authorities said they were not in immediate danger and were advised to wait until the floodwaters receded before being evacuated.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-prepares-to-evacuate-400-000-as-super-typhoon-ragasa-makes-landfall-in-philippines-1758551799261">China preps to evacuate 400,000 as super typhoon makes landfall in Philippines</a>Video footage released by the fire agency captured scenes of destruction: roads turned into rivers, cars half-submerged, and trees ripped from the ground. Watch shocking videos of the destruction here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rains<a href="https://t.co/GDxlN5aUGD">https://t.co/GDxlN5aUGD</a> 🎥 CCTV footage of flooded bridge in Taiwan&#39;s Hualien after lake… <a href="https://t.co/VtVwwpmlV2">pic.twitter.com/VtVwwpmlV2</a>&mdash; AFP News Agency (@AFP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1970670389371039906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HAPPENING NOW: The current situation in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, Taiwan, is that the barrier lake has collapsed, and the village is filled with elderly residents. <a href="https://t.co/47xtah7ryW">pic.twitter.com/47xtah7ryW</a>&mdash; Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeatherMonitors/status/1970417548480180255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Thousands evacuated</h2>Across the island, more than 7,600 people were evacuated in the wake of Ragasa, according to government figures. Around 3,100 residents living near the Hualien creek had already been relocated ahead of the storm, many staying with relatives in safer areas. Officials said those precautions likely prevented an even higher death toll. Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials have warned that the number of casualties is likely to rise as more areas become accessible.

Following Super Typhoon Ragasa, a decades-old barrier lake in Taiwan's eastern Hualien County burst, causing a catastrophic flood that has killed at least 14 people and left over a hundred more missing.

At least 14 people were killed and dozens more have gone missing in Taiwan after a decades-old barrier lake gave way under the pressure of torrential rains unleashed by Super Typhoon Ragasa, officials said Wednesday (Sep 24). The storm slammed into northern Philippines and Taiwan on Monday (Sep 22), bringing fierce winds and relentless downpours that forced thousands to flee their homes. In eastern Hualien County, the rains proved catastrophic when the barrier lake burst on Tuesday (Sep 23), sending a wall of water downstream. The surge washed away a bridge and tore through a nearby town, leaving a trail of devastation. Also read | Super typhoon 'Ragasa' batters Philippines; heads toward Hong Kong, China,Taiwan 14 people confirmed dead, at least 18 injured, over 100 missing In a statement to AFP, Hualien County press official Lee Kuan-ting said that "As of 7 am Wednesday (2300 GMT Tuesday), 14 people are confirmed dead and 18 injured". Rescuers are still scrambling to account for the missing. While Lee initially said about 30 people were unaccounted for, Taiwan’s National Fire Agency later revised that figure to 124. Hualien fire officials reported that in some neighbourhoods the water rose as high as a two-story building, forcing 263 residents to shelter in place. Authorities said they were not in immediate danger and were advised to wait until the floodwaters receded before being evacuated. Also read | China preps to evacuate 400,000 as super typhoon makes landfall in Philippines Video footage released by the fire agency captured scenes of destruction: roads turned into rivers, cars half-submerged, and trees ripped from the ground. Watch shocking videos of the destruction here:

Following Super Typhoon Ragasa, a decades-old barrier lake in Taiwan's eastern Hualien County burst, causing a catastrophic flood that has killed at least 14 people and left over a hundred more missing.

‘Wall of water’ hits Taiwan: Decades-old lake barrier collapses, 14 killed, 100+ missing after typhoon Ragasa

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece."Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without adding whether there were any casualties."We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated," the statement said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drone-strike-or-accident-greta-thunberg-s-gaza-bound-flotilla-ship-catches-fire-1757381225223">Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla catches fire after alleged 'drone strike'. Did Israel attack her ship?</a>German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar said in a video she posted on Instagram that five vessels had been attacked."We are carrying only humanitarian aid," she said. “We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population.”

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In an earlier video, Acar said the activists had "sighted 15 to 16 drones", adding that their radios had been jammed as loud music could be heard.One video posted by the flotilla's official Instagram page showed an explosion it said it recorded from the Spectre boat at "01:43 GMT +3".In another video posted by the same page, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said four boats had been "targeted with drones throwing devices" just before another explosion was heard in the background.The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona earlier this month with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering aid to the territory.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-warns-un-against-letting-survival-of-the-fittest-define-world-order-a-dig-at-trump-1758674204290">Macron warns UN against letting 'survival of the fittest' define world order. A dig at Trump's 'America First' vision?</a>It currently numbers 51 vessels, most of which are situated off the Greek island of Crete.It had already been targeted in two suspected drone attacks in Tunisia, where its boat had been anchored before resuming its voyage towards Gaza.Among its high-profile participants is environmental activist Greta Thunberg.Israel said Monday it would not allow the boats to reach Gaza.Israel blocked two earlier attempts by activists to reach Gaza by sea in June and July.Israel has come under huge international pressure over its war in Gaza, which has sparked a dire humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.Last month, a body backed by the United Nations officially declared famine in part of Gaza.And on September 16, UN investigators accused Israel of committing "genocide" in the besieged territory, nearly two years after the war erupted following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," said German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar in a video. "We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population."

Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said late Tuesday they heard explosions and saw multiple drones that targeted some of their boats, currently situated off Greece. "Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without adding whether there were any casualties. "We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, right now, but we will not be intimidated," the statement said. Also read | Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla catches fire after alleged 'drone strike'. Did Israel attack her ship? German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar said in a video she posted on Instagram that five vessels had been attacked. "We are carrying only humanitarian aid," she said. “We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population.”

"We are carrying only humanitarian aid," said German human rights activist and flotilla member Yasemin Acar in a video. "We have no weapons. We pose no threat to anyone. It is Israel who is killing thousands of people (and) starving a whole population."

‘We only carry aid’: Gaza flotilla claims drone attacks off Greece, explosions reported on boats

French President Emmanuel Macron used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sep 23) to draw a stark contrast with US President Donald Trump's "America First" vision of international politics, urging countries not to fall into a "survival of the fittest" mindset. Macron, who spoke just hours after Trump railed against the UN and boasted of US power, cast himself as a defender of multilateralism and international law. He said the biggest danger facing the global order today is the rise of selfishness among powerful nations. “That is the major risk of our time... a risk of seeing the survival of the fittest,” he said. “It is the risk of seeing the selfishness of a few prevail.”<h2>'Anti-game of some people'</h2>Macron argued that growing divisions were paralysing the international system, leaving conflicts unresolved and making it harder to tackle global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and war. “The anti-game of some people makes it almost impossible for our organisation to be collectively effective,” he warned. “They’re playing against us. We need to work together to get back to that collective multilateralism,” he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-poor-young-people-killed-colombia-at-unga-demands-criminal-case-against-trump-over-deadly-strikes-on-venezuelan-boats-1758671634022">‘Poor young people killed’: Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why</a>Macron marked the UN's 80th anniversary by calling for a return to the spirit of cooperation that inspired its founding after World War II. “The world's complexity is not a reason to throw in the towel on our principles and our ambitions,” he said. “To a certain extent, ours is a moment of paradox. We need more than ever before to restore the spirit of cooperation that prevailed 80 years ago.”Future generations must have the “right to dream” insisted the French president.<h2>Macron defends France's support of Ukraine</h2>The French president also addressed two major crises head-on. He defended France’s continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion, welcoming what he described as a shift in Trump’s tone on Kyiv. “I welcome the fact that the president of the USA believes in Ukraine's ability,” Macron said.He also spotlighted his government’s decision this week to formally recognise a Palestinian state, calling on other nations to follow suit. Peace in the Middle East, he argued, requires reciprocal recognition: “Palestinian state, which is demilitarised [and] which recognises Israel, [and] an Israeli state, which recognises the state of Palestine.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-united-nations-for-being-ineffective-says-empty-words-don-t-help-end-wars-1758639253574">Trump blasts UN for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’</a><h2>ICJ and ICC's authority must be respected, insists Macron at UNGA</h2>Macron pressed countries to back the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying their rulings are essential to preventing “might is right” from replacing the rule of law. “Let us support the ICC fight against impunity. Let us allow the orders of the ICJ to be implemented; their rulings be upheld,” he said in what was a clear dig at several countries that have recently dismissed ICC arrest orders against Russian and Israeli officials for their actions in the war in Ukraine and Gaza. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the officials who have ICC arrest warrants issued against them.&nbsp;

In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron drew a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump's "America First" vision, urging nations to reject a "survival of the fittest" mindset and embrace a return to multilateralism.

French President Emmanuel Macron used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sep 23) to draw a stark contrast with US President Donald Trump's "America First" vision of international politics, urging countries not to fall into a "survival of the fittest" mindset. Macron, who spoke just hours after Trump railed against the UN and boasted of US power, cast himself as a defender of multilateralism and international law. He said the biggest danger facing the global order today is the rise of selfishness among powerful nations. “That is the major risk of our time... a risk of seeing the survival of the fittest,” he said. “It is the risk of seeing the selfishness of a few prevail.” 'Anti-game of some people' Macron argued that growing divisions were paralysing the international system, leaving conflicts unresolved and making it harder to tackle global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and war. “The anti-game of some people makes it almost impossible for our organisation to be collectively effective,” he warned. “They’re playing against us. We need to work together to get back to that collective multilateralism,” he added. Also read | ‘Poor young people killed’: Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why Macron marked the UN's 80th anniversary by calling for a return to the spirit of cooperation that inspired its founding after World War II. “The world's complexity is not a reason to throw in the towel on our principles and our ambitions,” he said. “To a certain extent, ours is a moment of paradox. We need more than ever before to restore the spirit of cooperation that prevailed 80 years ago.” Future generations must have the “right to dream” insisted the French president. Macron defends France's support of Ukraine The French president also addressed two major crises head-on. He defended France’s continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion, welcoming what he described as a shift in Trump’s tone on Kyiv. “I welcome the fact that the president of the USA believes in Ukraine's ability,” Macron said. He also spotlighted his government’s decision this week to formally recognise a Palestinian state, calling on other nations to follow suit. Peace in the Middle East, he argued, requires reciprocal recognition: “Palestinian state, which is demilitarised [and] which recognises Israel, [and] an Israeli state, which recognises the state of Palestine.” Also read | Trump blasts UN for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’ ICJ and ICC's authority must be respected, insists Macron at UNGA Macron pressed countries to back the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying their rulings are essential to preventing “might is right” from replacing the rule of law. “Let us support the ICC fight against impunity. Let us allow the orders of the ICJ to be implemented; their rulings be upheld,” he said in what was a clear dig at several countries that have recently dismissed ICC arrest orders against Russian and Israeli officials for their actions in the war in Ukraine and Gaza. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the officials who have ICC arrest warrants issued against them.

In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron drew a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump's "America First" vision, urging nations to reject a "survival of the fittest" mindset and embrace a return to multilateralism.

Macron warns UN against letting 'survival of the fittest' define world order. A dig at Trump's 'America First' vision?

Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sep 23) to deliver an extraordinary demand. He demanded that US President Donald Trump must face a criminal investigation for ordering strikes on boats in the Caribbean that killed more than a dozen people in recent days. According to Petro, those killed were unarmed “poor young people,” some of them believed to be Colombian, who died when US forces attacked at least three vessels in waters off Venezuela. Trump has described the operations as part of the US's campaign against drug trafficking and against 'narcoterrorists'. However, UN experts have already labelled the killings “extrajudicial executions.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-genocide-is-continuing-in-gaza-turkish-president-erdogan-slams-israel-at-unga-1758650855200">‘Genocide is continuing in Gaza’: Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel at UNGA</a><h2>What Trump said about the strikes on Venezuelan boats in international waters</h2>Trump, speaking earlier at the same forum, made no apologies for the deadly raids. Instead, he doubled down. “To every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America, please be warned that we will blow you out of existence,” he said, vowing to escalate the fight.The US president has deployed eight warships and a submarine to the southern Caribbean in what US officials say is the region’s largest deployment in years. This has raised fears of an invasion in Venezuela.In Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro has accused Trump of plotting regime change, reviving memories of Washington’s failed push to oust him during Trump’s first term. According to AFP, thousands of Venezuelans have joined civilian militias to bolster the country’s defences against what Maduro describes as the looming US “threat.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-yes-i-do-trump-agrees-nato-countries-should-shoot-down-russian-aircraft-violating-their-airspace-1758650395757">‘Yes I do’: Trump agrees NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft</a><h2>Criminal process must be initiated against Trump and officials included in strikes: Petro</h2>Petro, whose nation is the world’s largest cocaine producer, insisted the US strikes disproportionately hit "young people who simply wanted to escape poverty". “A criminal process must be initiated against those officials who are from the United States. This includes the senior official who gave the order, President Trump,” he declared.The call for accountability comes against a backdrop of fraying ties between Bogotá and Washington. Just last week, the Trump administration formally decertified Colombia as a reliable ally in the drug war, though it stopped short of imposing economic sanctions.&nbsp;

During a speech at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a "criminal process" to be opened against US President Donald Trump for authorising military strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (Sep 23) to deliver an extraordinary demand. He demanded that US President Donald Trump must face a criminal investigation for ordering strikes on boats in the Caribbean that killed more than a dozen people in recent days. According to Petro, those killed were unarmed “poor young people,” some of them believed to be Colombian, who died when US forces attacked at least three vessels in waters off Venezuela. Trump has described the operations as part of the US's campaign against drug trafficking and against 'narcoterrorists'. However, UN experts have already labelled the killings “extrajudicial executions.” Also read | ‘Genocide is continuing in Gaza’: Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel at UNGA What Trump said about the strikes on Venezuelan boats in international waters Trump, speaking earlier at the same forum, made no apologies for the deadly raids. Instead, he doubled down. “To every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America, please be warned that we will blow you out of existence,” he said, vowing to escalate the fight. The US president has deployed eight warships and a submarine to the southern Caribbean in what US officials say is the region’s largest deployment in years. This has raised fears of an invasion in Venezuela. In Caracas, President Nicolás Maduro has accused Trump of plotting regime change, reviving memories of Washington’s failed push to oust him during Trump’s first term. According to AFP, thousands of Venezuelans have joined civilian militias to bolster the country’s defences against what Maduro describes as the looming US “threat.” Also read | ‘Yes I do’: Trump agrees NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft Criminal process must be initiated against Trump and officials included in strikes: Petro Petro, whose nation is the world’s largest cocaine producer, insisted the US strikes disproportionately hit "young people who simply wanted to escape poverty". “A criminal process must be initiated against those officials who are from the United States. This includes the senior official who gave the order, President Trump,” he declared. The call for accountability comes against a backdrop of fraying ties between Bogotá and Washington. Just last week, the Trump administration formally decertified Colombia as a reliable ally in the drug war, though it stopped short of imposing economic sanctions.

During a speech at the UN General Assembly, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for a "criminal process" to be opened against US President Donald Trump for authorising military strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.

‘Poor young people killed’: Colombia at UNGA demands criminal case against Trump. Here's why

Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, said a New York Times report on Tuesday. The outlet said the allegations could be the reason why Elon, who temporarily enjoyed primacy in the second Trump administration, rarely mentions his father—and that family members must have reached out to him for help, prompting him to sometimes take action to intercede.Errol Musk dismissed the allegations reported by the Times out of hand, telling the publication they were “false”. Asked for comment by the Guardian, Errol Musk provided a list of answers to queries from the Times, including replies that read “this is nonsense” and “this is absolute rubbish”.&nbsp;Citing personal letters, emails and interviews with family members, the NYT said that Errol Musk, who has at least nine children and stepchildren and has been married to three women, “maintains a powerful grip over much of the family”. It added that Elon Musk did not respond to its requests for comment.&nbsp;<h2>The earliest accusation against Errol Musk came up in 1993</h2>&nbsp;The report said the earliest accusation against Errol Musk was in 1993, when his four-year-old stepdaughter told relatives he had touched her at the family house.A decade later, the stepdaughter said she caught him sniffing her dirty underwear, adding that some family members also accused him of abusing his two daughters and a stepson.&nbsp;Three separate law enforcement investigations were initiated, citing police and court records, and family members’ accounts. Two of them ended without action, while the status of the third investigation is unclear.“There was no evidence because this is nonsense,” Errol said in a statement to NYT, saying “the reports are false”. He accused family members of “putting the children up to say false things” and that they were trying to extort Elon, his eldest son.&nbsp;WATCH: China's Reliance on Brazil Grows, Shunning US Supplies<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-reliance-on-brazil-grows-shunning-us-supplies-1758647107800/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-reliance-on-brazil-grows-shunning-us-supplies-1758647107800/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Elon described his relationship with father as ‘difficult’</h2>&nbsp;Once Elon described his difficult relationship with Errol. He told Rolling Stone in 2017 that his father had done “almost every evil thing you could possibly think of”.Musk said he went to live with his father at age of 10 while his younger siblings, Kimbal and Tosca, stayed with their mother.“I felt sorry for my father, because my mother had all three kids. He seemed very sad and lonely by himself. So I thought, ‘I can be company,’” he said.He continued: “I didn’t really understand at the time what kind of person he was … It was not a good idea.”Without going into specifics, he told the publication, “My dad will have a carefully thought-out plan of evil. He will plan evil.”

The earliest accusation against Errol Musk was in 1993, when his four-year-old stepdaughter told relatives he had touched her. A decade later, the stepdaughter said she caught him sniffing her dirty underwear. Later, some family members accused him of abusing his two daughters and a stepson.

Errol Musk, the 79-year-old father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, said a New York Times report on Tuesday. The outlet said the allegations could be the reason why Elon, who temporarily enjoyed primacy in the second Trump administration, rarely mentions his father—and that family members must have reached out to him for help, prompting him to sometimes take action to intercede. Errol Musk dismissed the allegations reported by the Times out of hand, telling the publication they were “false”. Asked for comment by the Guardian, Errol Musk provided a list of answers to queries from the Times, including replies that read “this is nonsense” and “this is absolute rubbish”. Citing personal letters, emails and interviews with family members, the NYT said that Errol Musk, who has at least nine children and stepchildren and has been married to three women, “maintains a powerful grip over much of the family”. It added that Elon Musk did not respond to its requests for comment. The earliest accusation against Errol Musk came up in 1993 The report said the earliest accusation against Errol Musk was in 1993, when his four-year-old stepdaughter told relatives he had touched her at the family house. A decade later, the stepdaughter said she caught him sniffing her dirty underwear, adding that some family members also accused him of abusing his two daughters and a stepson. Three separate law enforcement investigations were initiated, citing police and court records, and family members’ accounts. Two of them ended without action, while the status of the third investigation is unclear. “There was no evidence because this is nonsense,” Errol said in a statement to NYT, saying “the reports are false”. He accused family members of “putting the children up to say false things” and that they were trying to extort Elon, his eldest son. WATCH: China's Reliance on Brazil Grows, Shunning US Supplies https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-reliance-on-brazil-grows-shunning-us-supplies-1758647107800/embed Elon described his relationship with father as ‘difficult’ Once Elon described his difficult relationship with Errol. He told Rolling Stone in 2017 that his father had done “almost every evil thing you could possibly think of”. Musk said he went to live with his father at age of 10 while his younger siblings, Kimbal and Tosca, stayed with their mother. “I felt sorry for my father, because my mother had all three kids. He seemed very sad and lonely by himself. So I thought, ‘I can be company,’” he said. He continued: “I didn’t really understand at the time what kind of person he was … It was not a good idea.” Without going into specifics, he told the publication, “My dad will have a carefully thought-out plan of evil. He will plan evil.”

The earliest accusation against Errol Musk was in 1993, when his four-year-old stepdaughter told relatives he had touched her. A decade later, the stepdaughter said she caught him sniffing her dirty underwear. Later, some family members accused him of abusing his two daughters and a stepson.

Elon Musk’s father accused of sexually abusing his children and stepchildren: Report

A Florida jury on Tuesday found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty of plotting to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year. Routh, 59 was convicted of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, a charge carrying a possible sentence of life in prison without parole, as well as assaulting a federal officer and several weapons violations. Routh started stabbing himself in the neck with a pen after the jury found him guilty. Routh had perched himself outside the fence of Trump International Golf Club with a rifle on Sept. 15, 2024, and waited over 11 hours for Trump to arrive, said prosecutors. The plot was foiled by a US Secret Service agent who spotted Routh and opened fire, leading him to drop his rifle and flee. Routh was arrested in less than an hour.Routh’s capture made international headlines and came nearly two months after Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier this month, conservative activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.The trial came to a dramatic end when Routh started stabbing himself in the neck with a pen after a Florida jury found him guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-united-nations-for-being-ineffective-says-empty-words-don-t-help-end-wars-1758639253574">Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’</a>&nbsp;A one-time Trump supporter, Routh represented himself in a trial marked by outbursts and contentious exchanges between him and Florida-based Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Routh, who pleaded not guilty, now faces life in prison</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Over the course of the speedy 12-day trial, Routh sought to convince the jury he has a “nonviolent” nature and that prosecutors failed to prove he intended to murder Trump.&nbsp;However, prosecutors presented a plenty of physical evidence, cell phone data and writings that they claimed showed how Routh methodically planned the assassination and was consumed with hate for Trump.Routh, who had pleaded not guilty to all the charges, now faces life in prison when he is sentenced.&nbsp;Routh, who served as his own attorney, delivered a brief and disjointed closing argument in which he argued that there was no crime because he never fired a shot at Trump.&nbsp;<h2>Routh meticulously planned to take Trump’s life: Prosecutors&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Prosecutors said Routh meticulously planned to take Trump’s life, alleging that he tracked the Republican presidential nominee’s movements and visited Trump’s golf course more than a dozen times.Texts, writings and physical notes purportedly written by Routh hinted at his desire to kill Trump, prosecutors argued.&nbsp;WATCH: Dr. Trump Returns: Issues Unproven Medical Advice on Autism &amp; Pregnancy<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/dr-trump-returns-issues-unproven-medical-advice-on-autism-pregnancy-1758651665275/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/dr-trump-returns-issues-unproven-medical-advice-on-autism-pregnancy-1758651665275/embed</a>&nbsp;Among the writings was a letter about the assassination attempt that Routh allegedly left with an acquaintance. The letter was addressed “Dear World” and stated, “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I am so sorry I failed you.”A self-titled book apparently written by Routh called readers to “assassinate Trump” in part because of his foreign policy position on Iran. He also wrote that he voted for Trump in 2016, but came to regret that decision after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.&nbsp;Routh had a struggling roofing business and a long criminal history. Routh advocated for democracy in Taiwan and suggested in a series of X posts that he had travelled to Ukraine to fight on behalf of the beleaguered country. Routh also used his time before the court to decry violence abroad, speaking about Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine and even Adolf Hitler.

Over the course of the speedy 12-day trial, Ryan Wesley Routh sought to convince the jury he has a “nonviolent” nature and that prosecutors failed to prove he intended to murder Trump. Routh, who had pleaded not guilty to all the charges, now faces life in prison when he is sentenced.

A Florida jury on Tuesday found Ryan Wesley Routh guilty of plotting to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year. Routh, 59 was convicted of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, a charge carrying a possible sentence of life in prison without parole, as well as assaulting a federal officer and several weapons violations. Routh started stabbing himself in the neck with a pen after the jury found him guilty. Routh had perched himself outside the fence of Trump International Golf Club with a rifle on Sept. 15, 2024, and waited over 11 hours for Trump to arrive, said prosecutors. The plot was foiled by a US Secret Service agent who spotted Routh and opened fire, leading him to drop his rifle and flee. Routh was arrested in less than an hour. Routh’s capture made international headlines and came nearly two months after Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Earlier this month, conservative activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The trial came to a dramatic end when Routh started stabbing himself in the neck with a pen after a Florida jury found him guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump. Also Read: Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’ A one-time Trump supporter, Routh represented himself in a trial marked by outbursts and contentious exchanges between him and Florida-based Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee. Routh, who pleaded not guilty, now faces life in prison Over the course of the speedy 12-day trial, Routh sought to convince the jury he has a “nonviolent” nature and that prosecutors failed to prove he intended to murder Trump. However, prosecutors presented a plenty of physical evidence, cell phone data and writings that they claimed showed how Routh methodically planned the assassination and was consumed with hate for Trump. Routh, who had pleaded not guilty to all the charges, now faces life in prison when he is sentenced. Routh, who served as his own attorney, delivered a brief and disjointed closing argument in which he argued that there was no crime because he never fired a shot at Trump. Routh meticulously planned to take Trump’s life: Prosecutors Prosecutors said Routh meticulously planned to take Trump’s life, alleging that he tracked the Republican presidential nominee’s movements and visited Trump’s golf course more than a dozen times. Texts, writings and physical notes purportedly written by Routh hinted at his desire to kill Trump, prosecutors argued. WATCH: Dr. Trump Returns: Issues Unproven Medical Advice on Autism & Pregnancy https://www.wionews.com/videos/dr-trump-returns-issues-unproven-medical-advice-on-autism-pregnancy-1758651665275/embed Among the writings was a letter about the assassination attempt that Routh allegedly left with an acquaintance. The letter was addressed “Dear World” and stated, “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I am so sorry I failed you.” A self-titled book apparently written by Routh called readers to “assassinate Trump” in part because of his foreign policy position on Iran. He also wrote that he voted for Trump in 2016, but came to regret that decision after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Routh had a struggling roofing business and a long criminal history. Routh advocated for democracy in Taiwan and suggested in a series of X posts that he had travelled to Ukraine to fight on behalf of the beleaguered country. Routh also used his time before the court to decry violence abroad, speaking about Russian President Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine and even Adolf Hitler.

Over the course of the speedy 12-day trial, Ryan Wesley Routh sought to convince the jury he has a “nonviolent” nature and that prosecutors failed to prove he intended to murder Trump. Routh, who had pleaded not guilty to all the charges, now faces life in prison when he is sentenced.

Ryan Routh found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump, stabs himself after verdict

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (Sep 23) accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Showing images of the destruction, he said that “innocent people are dying” as the leaders meet at the annual session of the UN. He further said that there is no war in Gaza, adding that it was an invasion and a policy of mass massacre.“A genocide is continuing in Gaza; even as we meet here, innocent people are dying,” Erdogan said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-your-countries-are-going-to-hell-trump-lectures-europeans-on-migration-at-un-praises-his-immigration-crackdown-1758643772544">‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump lectures Europeans on migration at UN, praises his immigration crackdown</a> “We cannot possibly talk about the presence of two sides in Gaza, because in Gaza, on one side, there is a regular army with the most modern, most lethal weapons, and on the other hand, there are innocent civilians, innocent children. This is not a fight against terrorism. This is an occupation, deportation, exile, genocide, and destruction of life,” he said.Erdogan slammed the actions of Israel in the West Bank, “where Hamas is not in power,” and condemned the “attacks on Syria, on Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon.” He also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-release-the-hostages-now-trump-warns-against-recognising-palestinian-state-says-don-t-give-in-to-hamas-1758638897414">‘Release the hostages now’: Trump warns against recognising Palestinian state, says don’t ‘give in to Hamas’</a>“[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is obviously not interested in forging peace or releasing the hostages. Not only Israel’s neighbours, but all countries in the Middle East are subject to the Israeli government’s reckless threats,” he said, adding that Israel’s actions threaten “the values that emerged after the Second World War.”He also went on to blame Israel for the shelving of “fundamental human rights” around the world.

Erdogan also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday (Sep 23) accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Showing images of the destruction, he said that “innocent people are dying” as the leaders meet at the annual session of the UN. He further said that there is no war in Gaza, adding that it was an invasion and a policy of mass massacre. “A genocide is continuing in Gaza; even as we meet here, innocent people are dying,” Erdogan said. Also read | ‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump lectures Europeans on migration at UN, praises his immigration crackdown “We cannot possibly talk about the presence of two sides in Gaza, because in Gaza, on one side, there is a regular army with the most modern, most lethal weapons, and on the other hand, there are innocent civilians, innocent children. This is not a fight against terrorism. This is an occupation, deportation, exile, genocide, and destruction of life,” he said. Erdogan slammed the actions of Israel in the West Bank, “where Hamas is not in power,” and condemned the “attacks on Syria, on Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon.” He also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them. Also read | ‘Release the hostages now’: Trump warns against recognising Palestinian state, says don’t ‘give in to Hamas’ “[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is obviously not interested in forging peace or releasing the hostages. Not only Israel’s neighbours, but all countries in the Middle East are subject to the Israeli government’s reckless threats,” he said, adding that Israel’s actions threaten “the values that emerged after the Second World War.” He also went on to blame Israel for the shelving of “fundamental human rights” around the world.

Erdogan also criticised the recent Israeli strike on Qatar earlier this month, which targeted Hamas’s leadership but failed to eliminate them.

‘Genocide is continuing in Gaza’: Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel at UNGA

The Trump administration proposed on Tuesday (Sep 23) that it would rework the H-1B visa selection process to favour higher-skilled and better-paid workers ad scrap the existing lottery system. According to a related Federal Register notice, this move follows a White House proclamation on Friday introducing a $100,000 fee for the visas. The proposed policy is not finalised yet. The notice said that the US administration would give heavier weight to applications by employers who pay high wages if annual requests for the visas exceed the statutory limit of 85,000. It justified the move stating that it is essential to protect Americans from unfair wage competition from foreign workers.&nbsp;Trump launched a wide-ranging immigration crackdown after taking office in January, including a push for mass deportations and trying to block citizenship for children of immigrants in the US illegally. In recent days, his administration intensified its focus on the H-1B program. The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B visas. Some big tech companies warned visa holders to stay in the US or quickly return, sparking a chaotic scramble to get back to the US. The White House later clarified that the fee would apply only to new visas. According to the Department of Homeland Security, changes would significantly increase wages paid to H-1B workers—rising from $502 million in fiscal 2026 to $2 billion annually between 2029 and 2035. However, around 5,200 small businesses could face major disruptions due to workforce shortages.&nbsp;The H-1B program, which provides 65,000 standard visas and 20,000 additional ones for advanced degree holders, is critical for companies needing highly skilled talent. While supporters say it fills essential labor gaps and keeps the U.S. competitive, critics argue it depresses wages and displaces American workers. India remains the top recipient of H-1B visas, followed by China.&nbsp;&nbsp;After taking office, President Donald Trump launched a broad immigration crackdown, which included aggressive deportation efforts and attempts to deny citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented immigrants. Trump attempted reforms on H-1B visa during his presidency but faced legal challenges and time constraints. A comparable rule from his term was postponed by President Biden and ultimately blocked by a federal court before being withdrawn altogether.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Trump administration proposed a new H-1B visa rule prioritizing higher-paid, skilled workers and introduced a $100,000 fee for new visas. The wage-based selection may begin in 2026. Critics fear job loss for small firms, while supporters say it fills talent gaps.

The Trump administration proposed on Tuesday (Sep 23) that it would rework the H-1B visa selection process to favour higher-skilled and better-paid workers ad scrap the existing lottery system. According to a related Federal Register notice, this move follows a White House proclamation on Friday introducing a $100,000 fee for the visas. The proposed policy is not finalised yet. The notice said that the US administration would give heavier weight to applications by employers who pay high wages if annual requests for the visas exceed the statutory limit of 85,000. It justified the move stating that it is essential to protect Americans from unfair wage competition from foreign workers. Trump launched a wide-ranging immigration crackdown after taking office in January, including a push for mass deportations and trying to block citizenship for children of immigrants in the US illegally. In recent days, his administration intensified its focus on the H-1B program. The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B visas. Some big tech companies warned visa holders to stay in the US or quickly return, sparking a chaotic scramble to get back to the US. The White House later clarified that the fee would apply only to new visas. According to the Department of Homeland Security, changes would significantly increase wages paid to H-1B workers—rising from $502 million in fiscal 2026 to $2 billion annually between 2029 and 2035. However, around 5,200 small businesses could face major disruptions due to workforce shortages. The H-1B program, which provides 65,000 standard visas and 20,000 additional ones for advanced degree holders, is critical for companies needing highly skilled talent. While supporters say it fills essential labor gaps and keeps the U.S. competitive, critics argue it depresses wages and displaces American workers. India remains the top recipient of H-1B visas, followed by China. After taking office, President Donald Trump launched a broad immigration crackdown, which included aggressive deportation efforts and attempts to deny citizenship to children born in the US to undocumented immigrants. Trump attempted reforms on H-1B visa during his presidency but faced legal challenges and time constraints. A comparable rule from his term was postponed by President Biden and ultimately blocked by a federal court before being withdrawn altogether.

The Trump administration proposed a new H-1B visa rule prioritizing higher-paid, skilled workers and introduced a $100,000 fee for new visas. The wage-based selection may begin in 2026. Critics fear job loss for small firms, while supporters say it fills talent gaps.&nbsp;

Trump proposes to scrap H-1B lottery system, proposes visa process favouring better-paid workers

Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi on Tuesday (Sep 23) took a swipe at Pakistan for "bombing their own people" at the United Nations in Geneva.&nbsp;His comment came a day after a Pakistani Air Force airstrike in the Matre Dara village of Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killed at least 30 civilians, including women and children according to local officials and eyewitness accounts. Videos circulating on social media show graphic scenes of devastation, including rubble-strewn streets, burned vehicles, and bodies being recovered from collapsed buildings.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-at-un-claims-he-ended-india-pakistan-war-downplays-his-obsession-on-nobel-peace-prize-i-care-about-saving-lives-1758635666853">Trump at UN claims he ended India-Pakistan war, downplays his obsession on Nobel Peace Prize: 'I care about saving lives...'</a>&nbsp;In response to Pakistani diplomats commenting on India, in its right of reply, the 2012 batch IFS officer said, "a&nbsp;delegation...continues to abuse this forum with baseless and provocative statements against India". He advised Islamabad that, "instead of coveting our territory, they would do well to vacate the Indian territory under their illegal occupation and focus on rescuing an economy on life support, a polity muzzled by military dominance, and a human rights record stained by persecution, perhaps once they find time away from exporting terrorism, harbouring UN-proscribed terrorists, and bombing their own people".&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-china-are-primary-funders-of-russia-s-war-against-ukraine-trump-s-sensational-claim-at-unga-1758639576307">'India, China are PRIMARY funders of Russia's war against Ukraine': Trump's sensational claim at UNGA</a>&nbsp;The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed its "shock" to learn that a "number of civilians, including children, have been killed, allegedly as a result of aerial bombing in Tirah, Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." &nbsp;Residents, opposition lawmakers and Pashtun tribal leaders from the Afridi tribe accused the military of deliberate airstrikes, claiming no militants were present and that the attack targeted a civilian area.&nbsp;&nbsp;For India, the big worry has always been Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. Recently, new information emerged about how Jaish terrorists held public rallies in Pakistan. In the rallies, they made several anti-India remarks. Indian intel dossiers have shown that new terror hubs are emerging in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read more | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-united-nations-for-being-ineffective-says-empty-words-don-t-help-end-wars-1758639253574">Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’</a>

Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi on Tuesday (Sep 23) took a swipe at Pakistan for "bombing their own people" at the United Nations,  a day after a Pakistani Air Force airstrike in the Matre Dara village of Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi on Tuesday (Sep 23) took a swipe at Pakistan for "bombing their own people" at the United Nations in Geneva. His comment came a day after a Pakistani Air Force airstrike in the Matre Dara village of Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killed at least 30 civilians, including women and children according to local officials and eyewitness accounts. Videos circulating on social media show graphic scenes of devastation, including rubble-strewn streets, burned vehicles, and bodies being recovered from collapsed buildings. Read More | Trump at UN claims he ended India-Pakistan war, downplays his obsession on Nobel Peace Prize: 'I care about saving lives...' In response to Pakistani diplomats commenting on India, in its right of reply, the 2012 batch IFS officer said, "a delegation...continues to abuse this forum with baseless and provocative statements against India". He advised Islamabad that, "instead of coveting our territory, they would do well to vacate the Indian territory under their illegal occupation and focus on rescuing an economy on life support, a polity muzzled by military dominance, and a human rights record stained by persecution, perhaps once they find time away from exporting terrorism, harbouring UN-proscribed terrorists, and bombing their own people". Read more | 'India, China are PRIMARY funders of Russia's war against Ukraine': Trump's sensational claim at UNGA The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed its "shock" to learn that a "number of civilians, including children, have been killed, allegedly as a result of aerial bombing in Tirah, Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." Residents, opposition lawmakers and Pashtun tribal leaders from the Afridi tribe accused the military of deliberate airstrikes, claiming no militants were present and that the attack targeted a civilian area. For India, the big worry has always been Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism. Recently, new information emerged about how Jaish terrorists held public rallies in Pakistan. In the rallies, they made several anti-India remarks. Indian intel dossiers have shown that new terror hubs are emerging in the country. Read more | Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’

Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi on Tuesday (Sep 23) took a swipe at Pakistan for "bombing their own people" at the United Nations, &nbsp;a day after a Pakistani Air Force airstrike in the Matre Dara village of Tirah Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

'Bombing their own people': Indian Diplomat Kshitij Tyagi takes a swipe at Pakistan

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes NATO member countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace. “Yes, I do,” Trump said when a reporter asked a question about NATO shoot-downs during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.Later, Trump stopped short of saying that the US would join in the effort to shoot down violating Russian aircraft.“Depends on the circumstance,” he said. “But you know, we’re very strong toward NATO.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">REPORTER: &quot;Do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Yes, I do.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/jiiQJFA0FB">pic.twitter.com/jiiQJFA0FB</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1970542388234874980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;In recent weeks, NATO members have scrambled after Russian drones and aircraft violated their airspace. Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland without permission on Friday, a week after several Russian drones and fighter jets entered Polish airspace, prompting a scramble of F-15 and F-35 fighter jets.&nbsp;During a fiery emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, European allies warned they would shoot down Russian jets or drones involved in any further violations of NATO airspace.&nbsp;The reporter asked, “Do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?”“Yes, I do,” Trump promptly replied.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The biggest progress is that the Russian economy is terrible right now...and that frankly, Ukraine is doing a very good job of stopping this very large army...This was supposed to be quick—so Russia doesn&#39;t look very distinguished having taken three and a half years...&quot; <a href="https://t.co/AmtHABgcmp">pic.twitter.com/AmtHABgcmp</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1970543232041001203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;In a stark contrast from his first meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodomyr Zelensky in the White House, Trump praised the Ukrainian leader saying, “He’s a brave man, and he’s putting up one hell of a fight... we have about 30 meetings scheduled today... but this is an important one—and we have great respect for the fight that Ukraine is putting up.”&nbsp;WATCH: Dr. Trump Returns: Issues Unproven Medical Advice on Autism &amp; Pregnancy<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/dr-trump-returns-issues-unproven-medical-advice-on-autism-pregnancy-1758651665275/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/dr-trump-returns-issues-unproven-medical-advice-on-autism-pregnancy-1758651665275/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump met with Zelensky on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.&nbsp;Answering another query on the Russia –Ukraine war, Trump said, “The biggest progress is that the Russian economy is terrible right now...and that frankly, Ukraine is doing a very good job of stopping this very large army...This was supposed to be quick—so Russia doesn’t look very distinguished having taken three and a half years...”

Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland without permission on Friday, a week after several Russian drones and fighter jets entered Polish airspace, prompting a scramble of F-15 and F-35 fighter jets.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes NATO member countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace. “Yes, I do,” Trump said when a reporter asked a question about NATO shoot-downs during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Later, Trump stopped short of saying that the US would join in the effort to shoot down violating Russian aircraft. “Depends on the circumstance,” he said. “But you know, we’re very strong toward NATO.”

Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland without permission on Friday, a week after several Russian drones and fighter jets entered Polish airspace, prompting a scramble of F-15 and F-35 fighter jets.

‘Yes I do’: Trump agrees NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft violating their airspace

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took potshots at the United States in his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday in a stern rebuke, and, without taking the name of President Donald Trump, slammed the US foreign policy saying the recent ‘unilateral attacks’ against his country’s institutions and economy were unacceptable. Lula’s remarks echoed his recent criticism of Trump for imposing tariffs, visa restrictions and financial sanctions over the trial and conviction of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro—a Trump ally—for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 election.&nbsp;“Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions and unilateral interventions are becoming the rule,” Lula said in a scathing attack, without naming Trump. “There is no justification for the unilateral and arbitrary measures against our institutions and our economy.”&nbsp;“The aggression against the independence of the judiciary, branch of power is unacceptable. This interference in domestic affairs is aided by a subservient far right who is nostalgic of past hegemonies,” said Lula, who was the first head of state to speak at the General Assembly on Tuesday.&nbsp;<h2>Washington imposes sanctions on wife of judge who presided over Bolsonaro trial</h2>&nbsp;On Monday, Washington imposed sanctions on the wife of the judge who presided over the Supreme Court trial of Bolsonaro, which Trump called a “witch hunt”, and revoked the visas of six high-ranking Brazilian officials.&nbsp;Earlier, the Trump administration had sanctioned Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act and slapped a 50% tariff on US imports of many Brazilian goods.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-likely-to-hit-entire-international-criminal-court-with-sanctions-this-week-report-1758569925784">US likely to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions this week: Report</a>&nbsp;Lula strongly defended the investigation and due process resulting in the conviction of Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting the coup to stay in power.&nbsp;Lula defended the Bolsonaro prosecution in his speech, calling the process “meticulous” and noting that the former president was able to defend himself in court.“He had full rights to defence,” Lula said. “Before the eyes of the world, Brazil sent a message to all aspiring autocrats and their supporters: our democracy and our sovereignty are non-negotiable.”&nbsp;<h2>‘We had excellent chemistry’: Trump says he met Lula briefly, will talk again</h2>&nbsp;Trump said in his address that he spoke briefly with Lula and the two agreed to meet next week amid a rift between the two countries.Trump imposed a whopping 50% tariff on Brazil that went into effect August 1.&nbsp;“Brazil now faces major tariffs in response to its unprecedented efforts to interfere in the rights and freedoms of our American citizens and others, with censorship, repression, weaponization, judicial corruption and targeting of political critics in the United States,” Trump said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/icc-charges-former-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-with-crimes-against-humanity-1758630939523">ICC charges former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity</a>&nbsp;“I have a little problem saying this, because I must tell you, I was walking in, the leader of Brazil was walking out. We saw him, and I saw him, he saw me, and we embraced,” Trump said.“We actually agreed that we would meet next week. We didn’t have much time to talk, like about 20 seconds.”Trump said that Lula “seemed like a very nice man. “He liked me. I liked him, but I only do business with people I like.”“But we had, at least for about 39 seconds, we had excellent chemistry. It’s a good sign.”

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump said he had shared a brief embrace with the Brazilian leader, and insisted that6 he had no hard feelings toward Lula and said the two leaders would talk.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took potshots at the United States in his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday in a stern rebuke, and, without taking the name of President Donald Trump, slammed the US foreign policy saying the recent ‘unilateral attacks’ against his country’s institutions and economy were unacceptable. Lula’s remarks echoed his recent criticism of Trump for imposing tariffs, visa restrictions and financial sanctions over the trial and conviction of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro—a Trump ally—for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 election. “Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions and unilateral interventions are becoming the rule,” Lula said in a scathing attack, without naming Trump. “There is no justification for the unilateral and arbitrary measures against our institutions and our economy.” “The aggression against the independence of the judiciary, branch of power is unacceptable. This interference in domestic affairs is aided by a subservient far right who is nostalgic of past hegemonies,” said Lula, who was the first head of state to speak at the General Assembly on Tuesday. Washington imposes sanctions on wife of judge who presided over Bolsonaro trial On Monday, Washington imposed sanctions on the wife of the judge who presided over the Supreme Court trial of Bolsonaro, which Trump called a “witch hunt”, and revoked the visas of six high-ranking Brazilian officials. Earlier, the Trump administration had sanctioned Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act and slapped a 50% tariff on US imports of many Brazilian goods. Also Read: US likely to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions this week: Report Lula strongly defended the investigation and due process resulting in the conviction of Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting the coup to stay in power. Lula defended the Bolsonaro prosecution in his speech, calling the process “meticulous” and noting that the former president was able to defend himself in court. “He had full rights to defence,” Lula said. “Before the eyes of the world, Brazil sent a message to all aspiring autocrats and their supporters: our democracy and our sovereignty are non-negotiable.” ‘We had excellent chemistry’: Trump says he met Lula briefly, will talk again Trump said in his address that he spoke briefly with Lula and the two agreed to meet next week amid a rift between the two countries. Trump imposed a whopping 50% tariff on Brazil that went into effect August 1. “Brazil now faces major tariffs in response to its unprecedented efforts to interfere in the rights and freedoms of our American citizens and others, with censorship, repression, weaponization, judicial corruption and targeting of political critics in the United States,” Trump said. Also Read: ICC charges former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity “I have a little problem saying this, because I must tell you, I was walking in, the leader of Brazil was walking out. We saw him, and I saw him, he saw me, and we embraced,” Trump said. “We actually agreed that we would meet next week. We didn’t have much time to talk, like about 20 seconds.” Trump said that Lula “seemed like a very nice man. “He liked me. I liked him, but I only do business with people I like.” “But we had, at least for about 39 seconds, we had excellent chemistry. It’s a good sign.”

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump said he had shared a brief embrace with the Brazilian leader, and insisted that6 he had no hard feelings toward Lula and said the two leaders would talk.

‘Attacks on Brazil’s institutions unacceptable’: Lula takes potshots at US, Trump in UNGA address

An explosion struck a railway track in Balochistan on Tuesday (Sep 23), resulting in the derailment of the Jaffar Express. The explosion struck its track in Mastung’s Dasht area of Balochistan, overturning multiple coaches. Rescue operations are underway while officials said that an improvised explosive device (IED)was planted near the track. The Jaffar Express was travelling from Peshawar to Quetta. As per initial reports, the injured were taken to hospitals in Quetta, and an emergency was declared to ensure timely medical care. Railway authorities confirmed that the explosion severely damaged the track, forcing a suspension of train services in the area. Pakistan Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has ordered an investigation.&nbsp;In March 2025, terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan district, killing 21 passengers before security forces launched a clearance operation. The attackers detonated explosives and used hostages, including women and children, as human shields. The operation led by Pakistani forces resulted in the elimination of all 33 terrorists, though four Frontier Corps personnel were martyred. DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the attackers had links with handlers in Afghanistan, highlighting the cross-border nature of the threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mastermind, Gul Rahman alias Ustad Mureed of the BLA’s Majeed Brigade, was reportedly killed in Afghanistan’s Helmand province in September. Pakistan claims his death reinforces its assertions of terrorist safe havens across the Afghan border and India's support for Baloch insurgents, referring to them as "Fitna al-Hindustan." The Majeed Brigade is a U.S.-designated terrorist group, responsible for high-profile attacks on civilians, security forces, and Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

The Jaffar Express derailed in Balochistan’s Mastung after an explosion hit the tracks, damaging multiple coaches and trapping passengers. The blast followed an earlier attack on military personnel nearby. Rescue operations are underway; casualties remain unclear

An explosion struck a railway track in Balochistan on Tuesday (Sep 23), resulting in the derailment of the Jaffar Express. The explosion struck its track in Mastung’s Dasht area of Balochistan, overturning multiple coaches. Rescue operations are underway while officials said that an improvised explosive device (IED)was planted near the track. The Jaffar Express was travelling from Peshawar to Quetta. As per initial reports, the injured were taken to hospitals in Quetta, and an emergency was declared to ensure timely medical care. Railway authorities confirmed that the explosion severely damaged the track, forcing a suspension of train services in the area. Pakistan Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has ordered an investigation. In March 2025, terrorists hijacked the Jaffar Express in Balochistan’s Bolan district, killing 21 passengers before security forces launched a clearance operation. The attackers detonated explosives and used hostages, including women and children, as human shields. The operation led by Pakistani forces resulted in the elimination of all 33 terrorists, though four Frontier Corps personnel were martyred. DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the attackers had links with handlers in Afghanistan, highlighting the cross-border nature of the threat. The mastermind, Gul Rahman alias Ustad Mureed of the BLA’s Majeed Brigade, was reportedly killed in Afghanistan’s Helmand province in September. Pakistan claims his death reinforces its assertions of terrorist safe havens across the Afghan border and India's support for Baloch insurgents, referring to them as "Fitna al-Hindustan." The Majeed Brigade is a U.S.-designated terrorist group, responsible for high-profile attacks on civilians, security forces, and Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

The Jaffar Express derailed in Balochistan’s Mastung after an explosion hit the tracks, damaging multiple coaches and trapping passengers. The blast followed an earlier attack on military personnel nearby. Rescue operations are underway; casualties remain unclear

Pakistan's Jaffar Express derails after blast hits tracks in Balochistan, rescue ops underway - What we know so far

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Tuesday (Sep 23), US President Donald Trump bluntly said that European nations were “going to hell” because of immigration. While slamming his allies, Trump urged them to learn from his policies in the United States to deport and remove “illegal aliens” from his country.“We’ve taken bold action to swiftly shut down uncontrolled migration. Once we started detaining and deporting everyone who crossed the border and removing illegal aliens from the United States. They simply stopped coming,” Trump said.Calling the rate of immigration across Europe a part of “globalist migration agenda,” Trump warned the countries of being overrun by immigrants.“It’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now,” he said. “Your countries are going to hell.”In his lengthy speech, the US president also attacked London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan, the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, accusing him of seeking to impose Sharia law in the city.“I look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, terrible, terrible mayor, and it’s been so changed, so changed. Now they want to go to Sharia law, but you’re in a different country,” he alleged.He further stated, “Both their immigration and suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe if something is not done immediately. This cannot be sustained.”Trump also touted his decision to federalise the DC police and deploy the National Guard in Washington, saying that the city is now “totally safe” again.&nbsp;“My people have done a fantastic job,” he said. “Washington DC is now a totally safe city again, and I welcome you to come. In fact, we’ll have dinner together at a local restaurant, and we’ll be able to walk. We don’t have to go by an armor plated vehicle.”

While slamming his allies, Trump urged them to learn from his policies in the United States to deport and remove “illegal aliens” from his country.

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Tuesday (Sep 23), US President Donald Trump bluntly said that European nations were “going to hell” because of immigration. While slamming his allies, Trump urged them to learn from his policies in the United States to deport and remove “illegal aliens” from his country. “We’ve taken bold action to swiftly shut down uncontrolled migration. Once we started detaining and deporting everyone who crossed the border and removing illegal aliens from the United States. They simply stopped coming,” Trump said. Calling the rate of immigration across Europe a part of “globalist migration agenda,” Trump warned the countries of being overrun by immigrants. “It’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders. You have to end it now,” he said. “Your countries are going to hell.” In his lengthy speech, the US president also attacked London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan, the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, accusing him of seeking to impose Sharia law in the city. “I look at London, where you have a terrible mayor, terrible, terrible mayor, and it’s been so changed, so changed. Now they want to go to Sharia law, but you’re in a different country,” he alleged. He further stated, “Both their immigration and suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe if something is not done immediately. This cannot be sustained.” Trump also touted his decision to federalise the DC police and deploy the National Guard in Washington, saying that the city is now “totally safe” again. “My people have done a fantastic job,” he said. “Washington DC is now a totally safe city again, and I welcome you to come. In fact, we’ll have dinner together at a local restaurant, and we’ll be able to walk. We don’t have to go by an armor plated vehicle.”

While slamming his allies, Trump urged them to learn from his policies in the United States to deport and remove “illegal aliens” from his country.

‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump lectures Europeans on migration at UN, praises his immigration crackdown

US President Donald Trump used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to highlight his administration’s strong military actions against drug cartels in the waters around South America. He also vowed to obliterate drug smugglers after US forces destroyed at least three alleged Venezuelan smuggling boats, killing more than a dozen people. “We’ve recently begun using the supreme power of the United States military to destroy Venezuela terrorists and trafficking networks led by Nicholas Maduro,” Trump said, referring to the president of Venezuela.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-united-nations-for-being-ineffective-says-empty-words-don-t-help-end-wars-1758639253574">Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’</a>&nbsp;Intensifying efforts to combat drug cartels, the US military has deployed more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the waters around Latin America and the Caribbean.&nbsp;Trump then issued a warning to what he described as “every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;To every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America, please be warned — we will blow you out of existence.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/x0zzpluxRt">pic.twitter.com/x0zzpluxRt</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1970500345655669093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He flaunted his decision to carry out strikes on Venezuelan boats allegedly carrying drugs, and expressed his resolve and willingness to do it again. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-likely-to-hit-entire-international-criminal-court-with-sanctions-this-week-report-1758569925784">US likely to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions this week: Report</a> “To every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America: Please be warned that we will blow you out of existence,” Trump said. “That’s what we’re doing. We have no choice. Can’t let it happen.”Trump said he has designated many drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations as part of his effort to stop the flow of illicit drugs into the US. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/icc-charges-former-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-with-crimes-against-humanity-1758630939523">ICC charges former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity</a> A US military strike earlier this month killed 11 people in the Caribbean allegedly tied to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. Last Friday, Trump announced another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in international waters he alleged was affiliated with a designated terrorist organisation.

A US military strike killed 11 people in the Caribbean allegedly tied to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. Last Friday, Trump announced another military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in international waters he alleged was affiliated with a designated terrorist organisation.

US President Donald Trump used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to highlight his administration’s strong military actions against drug cartels in the waters around South America. He also vowed to obliterate drug smugglers after US forces destroyed at least three alleged Venezuelan smuggling boats, killing more than a dozen people. “We’ve recently begun using the supreme power of the United States military to destroy Venezuela terrorists and trafficking networks led by Nicholas Maduro,” Trump said, referring to the president of Venezuela. Also Read: Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’ Intensifying efforts to combat drug cartels, the US military has deployed more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the waters around Latin America and the Caribbean. Trump then issued a warning to what he described as “every terrorist thug smuggling poisonous drugs into the United States of America.”

A US military strike killed 11 people in the Caribbean allegedly tied to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. Last Friday, Trump announced another military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in international waters he alleged was affiliated with a designated terrorist organisation.

‘We will blow you out of existence’: Trump warns drug cartels in his UNGA address

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 23) addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a speech that lasted for 55 minutes, the US president said, “Climate change — it's the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world, in my opinion. The carbon footprint is a hoax made up by people with evil intentions, and they're heading down a path of total destruction.” “If you don’t get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail," the US president further added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-invite-every-one-of-you-for-dinner-trump-at-un-boasts-deploying-national-guards-in-washington-says-it-is-totally-safe-now-1758638955096">'I invite every one of you for dinner...': Trump at UN boasts deploying National Guards in Washington, says 'it is TOTALLY safe now'</a>&nbsp;Trump referred to immigration and climate change policies as a 'double-tailed monster' that he believes is damaging Europe. He particularly criticised what he described as the ‘unmitigated disaster’ of immigration. “If you don’t stop people that you’ve never seen before, that you have nothing in common with, your country is going to fail. I’m the president of the United States, but I worry about Europe. I love Europe, I love the people of Europe. And I hate to see it being devastated by energy and immigration, that double-tailed monster that destroys everything in its wake," the president was quoted as saying.&nbsp;Speaking directly to European leaders, Trump argued that their decisions were driven by a desire to appear compassionate and politically correct, but he claimed that these actions were undermining Europe’s cultural heritage.Many of the US’s European allies are predominantly white, with a recent surge of immigrants coming from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump also took aim at Europe’s green energy initiatives, mocking past climate change predictions. He pointed out that experts had once warned of catastrophic global impacts by the year 2000, including the possibility of entire countries being wiped off the map. However, he argued that none of these dire forecasts had come true. In reality, climate change has led to rising sea levels and stronger storms, resulting in small island nations facing existential threats. These environmental changes have also led to significant costs for disaster response and recovery in both the US and globally.

'Climate change is the GREATEST CON job', says Donald Trump at UNGA

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 23) addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a speech that lasted for 55 minutes, the US president said, “Climate change — it's the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world, in my opinion. The carbon footprint is a hoax made up by people with evil intentions, and they're heading down a path of total destruction.” “If you don’t get away from this green scam, your country is going to fail," the US president further added. Also Read: 'I invite every one of you for dinner...': Trump at UN boasts deploying National Guards in Washington, says 'it is TOTALLY safe now' Trump referred to immigration and climate change policies as a 'double-tailed monster' that he believes is damaging Europe. He particularly criticised what he described as the ‘unmitigated disaster’ of immigration. “If you don’t stop people that you’ve never seen before, that you have nothing in common with, your country is going to fail. I’m the president of the United States, but I worry about Europe. I love Europe, I love the people of Europe. And I hate to see it being devastated by energy and immigration, that double-tailed monster that destroys everything in its wake," the president was quoted as saying. Speaking directly to European leaders, Trump argued that their decisions were driven by a desire to appear compassionate and politically correct, but he claimed that these actions were undermining Europe’s cultural heritage. Many of the US’s European allies are predominantly white, with a recent surge of immigrants coming from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Trump also took aim at Europe’s green energy initiatives, mocking past climate change predictions. He pointed out that experts had once warned of catastrophic global impacts by the year 2000, including the possibility of entire countries being wiped off the map. However, he argued that none of these dire forecasts had come true. In reality, climate change has led to rising sea levels and stronger storms, resulting in small island nations facing existential threats. These environmental changes have also led to significant costs for disaster response and recovery in both the US and globally.

US President Donald Trump was addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (September 23). The president also discussed issues like Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Gaza war and climate change among other important issues

The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said."The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant on the ground she poses the risk of tampering with evidence," the prosecution said in a statement.Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later.After the warrant was issued, Han was remanded in custody at the Seoul Detention Center.The Unification Church was founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung and has long been the subject of controversy.Moon claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, while the church has a cult-like culture and its followers are derisively referred to as "Moonies".It has a vast reach, with businesses ranging from media and tourism to food distribution."We humbly accept the court's decision," the church said in a statement on the arrest."We will sincerely cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial procedures to establish the truth, and we will do our utmost to take this as an opportunity to restore trust in our church," it added."We deeply apologise for causing concern."<h2>Diamond necklace</h2>Han assumed leadership of the organisation after Moon's death in 2012.She is suspected of ordering the delivery of luxury gifts, including a designer handbag and diamond necklace, to Kim in 2022 to curry favour with her husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, who became president that year.The former first lady has been arrested and indicted on charges of bribery and stock market manipulation. Her husband is also in custody and is standing trial over his declaration of martial law in December.Han also faces allegations of bribing a prominent MP with 100 million won (US$72,000).As she was wheeled out of the prosecutors' office after more than nine hours of questioning last week, Han denied wrongdoing."Why would I have done that?" she said when asked about the allegations.Before her Tuesday arrest, the church denounced prosecutors' request for a warrant as "unjust persecution of a global religious leader"."We firmly denounce the fact that, instead of humanitarian consideration and rational judgement, excessive and coercive measures have been taken against our leader," it said in a statement last week.The church, which claims to have 10 million followers worldwide, is best known for its mass weddings, where thousands of couples from across the globe are married in stadium-sized ceremonies.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later.

The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said. "The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant on the ground she poses the risk of tampering with evidence," the prosecution said in a statement. Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later. After the warrant was issued, Han was remanded in custody at the Seoul Detention Center. The Unification Church was founded in 1954 by Han's late husband Moon Sun-myung and has long been the subject of controversy. Moon claimed to be the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, while the church has a cult-like culture and its followers are derisively referred to as "Moonies". It has a vast reach, with businesses ranging from media and tourism to food distribution. "We humbly accept the court's decision," the church said in a statement on the arrest. "We will sincerely cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial procedures to establish the truth, and we will do our utmost to take this as an opportunity to restore trust in our church," it added. "We deeply apologise for causing concern." Diamond necklace Han assumed leadership of the organisation after Moon's death in 2012. She is suspected of ordering the delivery of luxury gifts, including a designer handbag and diamond necklace, to Kim in 2022 to curry favour with her husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, who became president that year. The former first lady has been arrested and indicted on charges of bribery and stock market manipulation. Her husband is also in custody and is standing trial over his declaration of martial law in December. Han also faces allegations of bribing a prominent MP with 100 million won (US$72,000). As she was wheeled out of the prosecutors' office after more than nine hours of questioning last week, Han denied wrongdoing. "Why would I have done that?" she said when asked about the allegations. Before her Tuesday arrest, the church denounced prosecutors' request for a warrant as "unjust persecution of a global religious leader". "We firmly denounce the fact that, instead of humanitarian consideration and rational judgement, excessive and coercive measures have been taken against our leader," it said in a statement last week. The church, which claims to have 10 million followers worldwide, is best known for its mass weddings, where thousands of couples from across the globe are married in stadium-sized ceremonies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Han Hak-ja, 82, was questioned last week over her alleged role in bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee and a prominent lawmaker. Prosecutors sought her arrest a day later.

South Korea arrests Unification Church leader over bribery allegations linked to former first lady

As US President Donald Trump began his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (Sep 23), he complained about a teleprompter and escalator malfunction at the New York headquarters of the UN. Trump joked that whoever was in charge of operating the equipment was “in big trouble.”“I don’t mind making this speech without a teleprompter, because the teleprompter is not working. That way, you speak more from the heart… I can only say whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble,” Trump said, earning a laugh from the other leaders present at the session.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&#39;Whoever&#39;s operating this teleprompter is in big trouble,&#39; says US President <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> after the tele-prompter fails to work at the beginning of his address the UNGA.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UNGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UNGA</a> <a href="https://t.co/kam139VTxp">pic.twitter.com/kam139VTxp</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1970505715400769984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In his lengthy address, the US president claimed that the only things he received from the UN were a malfunctioning teleprompter and a broken escalator.Speaking about the seven wars that he claims to have ended, Trump said, “I never even received a phone call from the United Nations offering to help in finalising the deal. All I got from the United Nations was an escalator that on the way up, stopped right in the middle,” he said.“If the First Lady wasn’t in great shape, she would have fallen,” Trump said. “But we’re in great shape, we’re both in good shape, and then the teleprompter didn’t work. These are the two things I got from the United Nations: a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter.”In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “The teleprompter was broken and the escalator came to a sudden hault as we were ridding up to the podium, but both of those events probably made the speech more interesting than it would have been otherwise. It is always an honor to speak at the United Nations, even if, their equipment is somewhat faulty.”

Trump also blasted UN in his speech, accusing it of being ineffective in ending conflicts around the world. He also claimed the credit of ending seven wars, saying that he “had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them.”The US president also questioned the purpose of the UN saying, “Not only is the UN not solving the problems it should—too often, it is actually creating new problems... The United Nations is finding an assault on Western countries and their borders... The UN is supposed to stop invasions—not create them and not finance them.”

In his lengthy address, the US president claimed that the only things he received from the UN were a malfunctioning teleprompter and a broken escalator. 

As US President Donald Trump began his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (Sep 23), he complained about a teleprompter and escalator malfunction at the New York headquarters of the UN. Trump joked that whoever was in charge of operating the equipment was “in big trouble.” “I don’t mind making this speech without a teleprompter, because the teleprompter is not working. That way, you speak more from the heart… I can only say whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble,” Trump said, earning a laugh from the other leaders present at the session.

In his lengthy address, the US president claimed that the only things he received from the UN were a malfunctioning teleprompter and a broken escalator.&nbsp;

‘If Melania wasn’t in great shape…’: Trump complains about ‘bad’ escalator at UNGA, warns teleprompter guy after malfunction

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 23) addressed the United Nations General Assembly. The US president said, “My people have done a fantastic job,” he said. “Washington DC is now a totally safe city again, and I welcome you to come. In fact, we’ll have dinner together at a local restaurant, and we’ll be able to walk. We don’t have to go by an armor plated vehicle."&nbsp;Donald Trump on Saturday (September 20) said that crime in Washington, DC has significantly decreased, calling the city ‘completely transformed’ as compared to the previous year. He attributed this change to the crime reduction efforts initiated during his administration, particularly the federal policing measures. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the city as ‘beautiful and safe’, emphasising the impact of ‘good governance’ in making these improvements. He noted the absence of tents, manicured parks, clean streets, and criminal activity, praising the visible changes in DC.<h2>See the video clip here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">US President <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> on bringing the National Guard into the Washington DC and the end of crime in the city. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UNGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UNGA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewYork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewYork</a> <a href="https://t.co/4yRnFOepnK">pic.twitter.com/4yRnFOepnK</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1970500601688604922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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'I invite every one of you for dinner...': Trump at UN boasts deploying National Guards in Washington, says 'it is TOTALLY safe now'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (September 23) addressed the United Nations General Assembly. The US president said, “My people have done a fantastic job,” he said. “Washington DC is now a totally safe city again, and I welcome you to come. In fact, we’ll have dinner together at a local restaurant, and we’ll be able to walk. We don’t have to go by an armor plated vehicle." Donald Trump on Saturday (September 20) said that crime in Washington, DC has significantly decreased, calling the city ‘completely transformed’ as compared to the previous year. He attributed this change to the crime reduction efforts initiated during his administration, particularly the federal policing measures. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the city as ‘beautiful and safe’, emphasising the impact of ‘good governance’ in making these improvements. He noted the absence of tents, manicured parks, clean streets, and criminal activity, praising the visible changes in DC. See the video clip here

US President Donald Trump was addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (September 23). The president also discussed issues like Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Gaza war among other issues

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (Sep 23), United States President Donald Trump said that China and India are the "primary funders" of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. The big claim by Trump came amid his administration's attack on India over the Russian oil purchase. Trump said that New Delhi and Beijing's continuous purchase of Russian oil is a major factor in the war. The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on New Delhi as a penalty for its purchases of Russian oil, taking the total levies imposed on India by the US to 50 per cent, among the highest in the world. Trump also demanded that European allies, including NATO countries, immediately stop buying oil from Russia.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-united-nations-for-being-ineffective-says-empty-words-don-t-help-end-wars-1758639253574">Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’</a>&nbsp;“China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil,” Trump said in his address at the General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. ”I found out a week ago that even NATO nations are funding a war. Even NATO countries have not cut off Russian energy," he said while addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. It's embarrassing to them, and it was very embarrassing to them when I found out about it. ... They (European countries) have to immediately cease all energy purchases from Russia. Otherwise we're all wasting a lot of time," Trump added.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">US President Donald Trump says China and India are &#39;primary funders of Russia&#39;s war by buying Russian oil&#39; Watch LIVE: <a href="https://t.co/iSR65rNilR">https://t.co/iSR65rNilR</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZbCcZEDugN">pic.twitter.com/ZbCcZEDugN</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1970496641477312747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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At UNGA 2025, President Trump claimed India and China are "primary funders" of Russia’s war on Ukraine due to ongoing oil purchases. He announced a 25 per cent tariff hike on India and criticised NATO nations for still buying Russian energy, urging them to cut ties

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (Sep 23), United States President Donald Trump said that China and India are the "primary funders" of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. The big claim by Trump came amid his administration's attack on India over the Russian oil purchase. Trump said that New Delhi and Beijing's continuous purchase of Russian oil is a major factor in the war. The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on New Delhi as a penalty for its purchases of Russian oil, taking the total levies imposed on India by the US to 50 per cent, among the highest in the world. Trump also demanded that European allies, including NATO countries, immediately stop buying oil from Russia. Read More | Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’ “China and India are the primary funders of the ongoing war by continuing to purchase Russian oil,” Trump said in his address at the General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. ”I found out a week ago that even NATO nations are funding a war. Even NATO countries have not cut off Russian energy," he said while addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. It's embarrassing to them, and it was very embarrassing to them when I found out about it. ... They (European countries) have to immediately cease all energy purchases from Russia. Otherwise we're all wasting a lot of time," Trump added.

At UNGA 2025, President Trump claimed India and China are "primary funders" of Russia’s war on Ukraine due to ongoing oil purchases. He announced a 25 per cent tariff hike on India and criticised NATO nations for still buying Russian energy, urging them to cut ties&nbsp;

'India, China are PRIMARY funders of Russia's war against Ukraine': Trump's sensational claim at UNGA

US President Donald Trump started his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday by slamming the organisation. Trump claimed that he had ended “seven unendable wars” in the last seven months without any help from the UN.“I had to end wars instead of the United Nations. I’ve always said the UN has such tremendous, tremendous potential. But it’s not even coming close to living up to that potential,” Trump said.&nbsp;“For the most part, at least for now, all they seem to do is write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that letter. It’s empty words and empty words don’t solve war.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;The U.N. has such tremendous potential... for the most part, at least for now, all they seem to do is write a strongly worded letter, and then never follow that letter up. It&#39;s EMPTY WORDS—and empty words do not solve war. The only thing that solves war... is ACTION.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/QfkPT7kJsU">pic.twitter.com/QfkPT7kJsU</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1970495659938652526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>What is the purpose of the UN, Trump asks</h2>&nbsp;Trump took credit for ending seven wars, listing conflicts ranging from Pakistan and India to Israel and Iran’s 12-day war."It’s too bad that I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them,” he said as he questioned the very purpose of the UN. "Not only is the U.N. not solving the problems it should—too often, it is actually creating new problems.... The United Nations is finding an assault on Western countries and their borders... The U.N. is supposed to stop invasions—not create them and not finance them."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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He then suggested other nations follow the United States approach instead. “A dramatically better future is within our reach. But to get there, we must reject the failed approaches of the past and work together to confront some of the greatest threats in history.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-likely-to-hit-entire-international-criminal-court-with-sanctions-this-week-report-1758569925784">US likely to hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions this week: Report</a><h2>Trump cites broken equipment to underscore UN’s inefficacy</h2>&nbsp;US President Trump referred to a broken escalator and a teleprompter glitch to underscore his complaints about the United Nations.“These are the two things I got from the United Nations, a bad escalator and a bad teleprompter,” he said.While coming to the UN building on New York’s East River earlier, the escalator stopped as Trump and Melania were riding up.“If the first lady wasn’t in great shape, she would have fallen, but she’s in great shape,” he said.Later, Trump recalled his failed bid to renovate the UN headquarters in the 2010s, bemoaning they went with terrazzo floors rather than the marble he proposed.“They still haven’t finished the job,” he said, returning to the broken escalator.&nbsp;WATCH: BREAKING: Trump Addresses UN For General Assembly, Hails 'Golden Age of America'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-trump-addresses-un-for-general-assembly-hails-golden-age-of-america-1758639956574/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-trump-addresses-un-for-general-assembly-hails-golden-age-of-america-1758639956574/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘United Nations funding the migration crisis’</h2>&nbsp;Trump also accused the United Nations of funding the migration crisis, and said, “Not only is the UN not solving the problems it should, too often it’s actually creating new problems for us to solve. The best example is the number-one political issue of our time: the crisis of uncontrolled migration.”“The United Nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders,” he added.&nbsp;Trump further said that UN assistance for migrants helped people illegally enter the US, “and then we have to get them out. The UN also provided food, shelter, transportation, and debit cards to illegal aliens.”&nbsp;The UN is supposed to protect countries from “invasions” and “not create them and not finance them,” Trump added.&nbsp;&nbsp;“In the United States, we reject the idea that mass numbers of people from foreign lands can be permitted to travel halfway around the world, trample our borders, violate our sovereignty, cause unmitigated crime, and deplete our social safety net,” he said.&nbsp;Trump further said that there was a lack of effort to curb migration in Europe. “Europe is in serious trouble. They’ve been invaded by a force of illegal aliens like nobody’s ever seen before. Illegal aliens are pouring into Europe. ... Nobody’s doing anything to change it, to get them out.&nbsp;It’s not sustainable, and because they choose to be politically correct, they’re doing just absolutely nothing about it.”&nbsp;The United Nations has a refugee agency that helps provide assistance to displaced people.&nbsp; &nbsp;

President Donald Trump took credit for ending seven wars, listing conflicts ranging from Pakistan and India to Israel and Iran’s 12-day war and said, “It’s too bad that I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them,” as he questioned the very purpose of the UN.

US President Donald Trump started his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday by slamming the organisation. Trump claimed that he had ended “seven unendable wars” in the last seven months without any help from the UN. “I had to end wars instead of the United Nations. I’ve always said the UN has such tremendous, tremendous potential. But it’s not even coming close to living up to that potential,” Trump said. “For the most part, at least for now, all they seem to do is write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that letter. It’s empty words and empty words don’t solve war.”

President Donald Trump took credit for ending seven wars, listing conflicts ranging from Pakistan and India to Israel and Iran’s 12-day war and said, “It’s too bad that I had to do these things instead of the United Nations doing them,” as he questioned the very purpose of the UN.

Trump blasts United Nations for being ineffective, says ‘empty words don’t help end wars’

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Tuesday (Sep 23), US President Donald Trump said that Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace since the October 7 attack in Israel. Trump also said that recognising a Palestinian state would be too great for Hamas.“Unfortunately, Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace,” Trump said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-so-called-supreme-leader-trump-in-un-calls-iran-leading-sponsor-of-terror-reiterates-us-demolished-its-nuclear-program-1758637837841">'So-called Supreme Leader...': Trump in UN calls Iran 'leading sponsor of terror', reiterates US demolished its nuclear program</a>“Now, as if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities. This would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including October 7, even while they refuse to release the hostages or accept a ceasefire,” he said.He insisted that rather than “giving in to Hamas,” those who want peace should be “united with one message.”This comes after several Western nations recognised the State of Palestine ahead of the UNGA session.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-at-un-claims-he-ended-india-pakistan-war-downplays-his-obsession-on-nobel-peace-prize-i-care-about-saving-lives-1758635666853">Trump at UN claims he ended India-Pakistan war, downplays his obsession on Nobel Peace Prize: 'I care about saving lives...'</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Stop the war in Gaza immediately’</h2>Trump told the Palestinian militant group to release the hostages, adding that the war in Gaza needs to be stopped immediately. He urged leaders to negotiate peace.“Release the hostages now, just release the hostages. Now,” he said. “We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately. We have to stop it. We have to get it done. We have to negotiate immediately. Have to negotiate peace.”The US president reiterated that all Israeli hostages held in Gaza must be returned freed, not in turns, but all in one go.“We want them all back,” he said.

Trump told the Palestinian militant group to release the hostages, adding that the war in Gaza needs to be stopped immediately. He urged world leaders to negotiate peace.

During his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Tuesday (Sep 23), US President Donald Trump said that Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace since the October 7 attack in Israel. Trump also said that recognising a Palestinian state would be too great for Hamas. “Unfortunately, Hamas has repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace,” Trump said. Also read | 'So-called Supreme Leader...': Trump in UN calls Iran 'leading sponsor of terror', reiterates US demolished its nuclear program “Now, as if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities. This would be a reward for these horrible atrocities, including October 7, even while they refuse to release the hostages or accept a ceasefire,” he said. He insisted that rather than “giving in to Hamas,” those who want peace should be “united with one message.” This comes after several Western nations recognised the State of Palestine ahead of the UNGA session. Also read | Trump at UN claims he ended India-Pakistan war, downplays his obsession on Nobel Peace Prize: 'I care about saving lives...' ‘Stop the war in Gaza immediately’ Trump told the Palestinian militant group to release the hostages, adding that the war in Gaza needs to be stopped immediately. He urged leaders to negotiate peace. “Release the hostages now, just release the hostages. Now,” he said. “We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately. We have to stop it. We have to get it done. We have to negotiate immediately. Have to negotiate peace.” The US president reiterated that all Israeli hostages held in Gaza must be returned freed, not in turns, but all in one go. “We want them all back,” he said.

Trump told the Palestinian militant group to release the hostages, adding that the war in Gaza needs to be stopped immediately. He urged world leaders to negotiate peace.

‘Release the hostages now’: Trump warns against recognising Palestinian state, says don’t ‘give in to Hamas’

United States President Donald Trump began his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (Sep 23) by boasting about the accomplishments of his first term in office and slamming the Biden administration for what he called a ‘disaster' in the world. In a big statement against Iran, Trump called Iran "the world's leading sponsor of terror." Using the platform to blow his trumpet over his administration's action on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, Trump said that Iran cannot be allowed to “possess the most dangerous weapon.” He reiterated that America's B2 bombers, under Operation Midnight Hammer, dropped 30,000-pound bombs on Iran’s key nuclear facility, “totally obliterating everything.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-so-called-supreme-leader-trump-in-un-calls-iran-leading-sponsor-of-terror-reiterates-us-demolished-its-nuclear-program-1758637837841">'So-called Supreme Leader...': Trump in UN calls Iran 'leading sponsor of terror', reiterates US demolished its nuclear program</a>&nbsp;<blockquote>The world’s number one sponsor of terror can never be allowed to possess the most dangerous weapon. That’s why, shortly after taking office, I sent the so-called Supreme Leader a letter making a generous offer. I extended a pledge of full cooperation in exchange for a suspension of Iran’s nuclear program. The regime’s answer was to continue their constant threats to their neighbours and US interests throughout the region and some great countries that are right nearby," Trump said.</blockquote><h2>Trump AGAIN claims ending the India-Pak war</h2>&nbsp;Trump is speaking for the first time at the UN since 2020. Reiterating his claims about ending wars, Trump said he ended ‘unendable’ wars, including those between India and Pakistan. His claims come even as India has categorically denied these claims. Trump mocked the UN, saying that these wars should have been ended by the organisation. “The UN has such tremendous potential, but it is not even coming close to living up to that potential... It's empty words, and empty words don't solve war. The only thing that solves war is action,” he added. Mentioning that “everyone says I should get the Nobel Peace Prize,” Trump seemed to be downplaying his obsession with the prize, saying he just cares about saving lives. Comparing the current situation of America to that of the previous administration, he declared on the world stage: “America is RESPECTED again.” The US President also slammed the UN, claiming that he solved several wars only in the eights months of coming to power, while the UN has not done its work at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-at-un-claims-he-ended-india-pakistan-war-downplays-his-obsession-on-nobel-peace-prize-i-care-about-saving-lives-1758635666853">Trump at UN claims he ended India-Pakistan war, downplays his obsession on Nobel Peace Prize: ‘I care about saving lives...’</a>&nbsp;The US president began his speech stating that he would speak without a teleprompter because it wasn't working. “The teleprompter guy is in trouble…” he joked as he greeted his wife and First Lady Melania Trump and UN President Annalena Baerbock.

In his first UNGA speech since 2020, President Trump slammed the Biden administration, called Iran the "world's leading sponsor of terror," and highlighted a B2 bomber strike on Iran’s nuclear site under Operation Midnight Hammer. He claimed credit for ending wars and mocked the UN

United States President Donald Trump began his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (Sep 23) by boasting about the accomplishments of his first term in office and slamming the Biden administration for what he called a ‘disaster' in the world. In a big statement against Iran, Trump called Iran "the world's leading sponsor of terror." Using the platform to blow his trumpet over his administration's action on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, Trump said that Iran cannot be allowed to “possess the most dangerous weapon.” He reiterated that America's B2 bombers, under Operation Midnight Hammer, dropped 30,000-pound bombs on Iran’s key nuclear facility, “totally obliterating everything.” Read More | 'So-called Supreme Leader...': Trump in UN calls Iran 'leading sponsor of terror', reiterates US demolished its nuclear program The world’s number one sponsor of terror can never be allowed to possess the most dangerous weapon. That’s why, shortly after taking office, I sent the so-called Supreme Leader a letter making a generous offer. I extended a pledge of full cooperation in exchange for a suspension of Iran’s nuclear program. The regime’s answer was to continue their constant threats to their neighbours and US interests throughout the region and some great countries that are right nearby," Trump said. Trump AGAIN claims ending the India-Pak war Trump is speaking for the first time at the UN since 2020. Reiterating his claims about ending wars, Trump said he ended ‘unendable’ wars, including those between India and Pakistan. His claims come even as India has categorically denied these claims. Trump mocked the UN, saying that these wars should have been ended by the organisation. “The UN has such tremendous potential, but it is not even coming close to living up to that potential... It's empty words, and empty words don't solve war. The only thing that solves war is action,” he added. Mentioning that “everyone says I should get the Nobel Peace Prize,” Trump seemed to be downplaying his obsession with the prize, saying he just cares about saving lives. Comparing the current situation of America to that of the previous administration, he declared on the world stage: “America is RESPECTED again.” The US President also slammed the UN, claiming that he solved several wars only in the eights months of coming to power, while the UN has not done its work at all. Read More | Trump at UN claims he ended India-Pakistan war, downplays his obsession on Nobel Peace Prize: ‘I care about saving lives...’ The US president began his speech stating that he would speak without a teleprompter because it wasn't working. “The teleprompter guy is in trouble…” he joked as he greeted his wife and First Lady Melania Trump and UN President Annalena Baerbock.

In his first UNGA speech since 2020, President Trump slammed the Biden administration, called Iran the "world's leading sponsor of terror," and highlighted a B2 bomber strike on Iran’s nuclear site under Operation Midnight Hammer. He claimed credit for ending wars and mocked the UN

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