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Latest News Today Highlights: The National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Pakistan's Islamabad to prepare for next year’s Council of Heads of State summit. India, a key SCO member, is attending the three-day meeting with its National Coordinator Alok Dimri leading the delegation.President Donald Trump on Monday denied discussing the sale of US weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting, after US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had raised the possibility of selling American military equipment to Beijing. Asked by reporters about Perdue’s comments, Trump said he was unfamiliar with the claim and suggested the ambassador may have been referring to Taiwan instead.OpenAI has apologised for not properly responding to the security incident involving rogue AI (Artificial Intelligence) agents flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the UNGA81 summit earlier this month. In a blog post on Monday (Sep 28), the ChatGPT maker said it was "sorry" and that it should have shared early investigation results with Australian officials "sooner".

Four personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) were killed in a suspected case of fratricide in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (September 29), according to Kathua Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma. The accused was arrested following the firing incident, which took place around 7:30 pm. &nbsp;

CISF jawan kills four colleagues with AK-47 in suspected fratricide case in J&K's Kathua

The Israeli army has raided al-Mughayyir, a village east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. No arrests have been reported.

Israeli army raids al-Mughayyir in occupied West Bank

Iran is designing new weapons to defend itself, while continuously upgrading and mass-producing its existing arms, Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi said on Tuesday (September 29).Mohebbi said Iran would introduce new weapons if its conflict with the US and Israel took on "a new form".President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday (September 28) that US officials talked with mediators trying to end Washington's war with Tehran, adding that the US would win the Iran war "very soon."

IRGC claims Iran is designing new weapons, war with US and Israel to 'a new form'

Over 100 Israeli extremist settlers attacked a village in the north of the occupied West Bank, burning two Palestinian homes as they tried to halt the return of a Palestinian family, and lightly injuring three Israeli security personnel in the process. Tuesday's assault received a rare condemnation from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose government actively promoted West Bank settlement expansion to block the creation of a Palestinian State.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-settlers-attack-jalud-west-bank-palestinian-homes-1790682568830">Read More</a>

Over 100 Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, burn Palestinian homes

The European Union’s new ambassador to India has said a long-negotiated free trade agreement with New Delhi will create “one economic space” of two billion people and send a message that open, rules-based commerce still matters as global trade comes under strain.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-free-trade-deal-sends-signal-that-rules-based-commerce-still-matters-new-eu-envoy-paquet-says-1790682926118">Read More&nbsp;</a>

India-EU free trade deal sends signal that rules-based commerce still matters, new EU envoy Paquet says

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday called Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a "puppet" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the Modi government of weakening India’s democratic foundations.&nbsp;Speaking at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi, Kharge alleged that voter names were being removed from electoral rolls through calculated conspiracies.&nbsp;"The Modi government has systematically and conspiratorially hollowed out the strong democratic foundation that our forefathers built through their sacrifices and dedication over the last 12 years," he said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cec-has-become-a-puppet-kharge-demands-gyanesh-kumar-s-removal-lists-5-demands-1790681614607">Read More&nbsp;</a>

‘CEC has become a puppet’: Kharge demands Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, lists 5 demands

The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday withdrew Bills seeking an increase in the salaries and allowances of the Chief Minister, Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly following objections raised by BJP legislators. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, while responding to the objections, said there was no dissenting note in the House Committee that had recommended the proposed increase.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/j-k-assembly-withdraws-bills-on-mlas-salaries-and-allowances-passes-pension-amendment-1790677215182">Click here to read more</a>

J&K assembly withdraws bills on MLAs’ salaries and allowances, passes pension amendment

An Assam Rifles soldier died, and four others were injured after a suspected militant launched an attack on a patrol team in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, along the border with Myanmar on Tuesday. The attack occurred at 6.30 am when 21 Assam Rifles soldiers were patrolling in an area where border-fencing work was going on.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-rifles-soldier-died-four-injured-in-suspected-militant-attack-in-arunachal-s-changlang-1790678944731">Read full story here</a>

Assam Rifles soldier dies, four injured in suspected militant attack in Arunachal's Changlang

Iran on Tuesday threatened attacks on infrastructure across the Middle East if its security was not guaranteed, as Tehran awaited a formal US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the country’s parliament speaker, issued the warning."In a region where we cannot sell oil, no one else will sell oil either; or if our security is not guaranteed, no infrastructure will remain safe," Ghalibaf said, according to a video released by Iranian state television.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-warns-no-infrastructure-will-remain-safe-if-its-security-is-not-guaranteed-as-it-awaits-us-response-on-hormuz-plan-1790679122753">Read More</a>

Iran warns ‘no infrastructure will remain safe’ if its security is not guaranteed as it awaits US response on Hormuz plan

Argentina's President Javier Milei on Monday (Sep 28) threatened to take the United Kingdom to an international tribunal over an offshore oil development near the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-running sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/falklands-oil-row-argentina-milei-threatens-legal-action-against-uk-over-sea-lion-project-says-if-within-two-weeks-1790667906985">READ MORE</a>

Falklands oil row: Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Sea Lion project, says ‘if within two weeks…’

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches against some jewellery shops in Haryana and Punjab as part of its money laundering investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Rs 645 crore from bank accounts linked to the Haryana government and maintained with the IDFC First Bank, officials said.

IDFC First Bank case: ED raids jewellers in Haryana, Punjab

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced it has prepared a lengthy, detailed letter addressed directly to the American public. According to IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi, the multi-page communication is an effort to speak to regular US citizens "honestly and logically," rather than a propaganda campaign to shape media narratives

 IRGC writes open letter to US public, urging Americans to distance themselves from Israel

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released new Class 9 Social Science textbook and it details Mughal state’s persecution of Sikh Gurus. The book is titled “Understanding Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Textbook for Grade 9, Part 2." The book was announced by NCERT in a press statement dated September 28. The council said the textbook will be available for purchase from September 29. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ncert-releases-new-class-9-social-science-textbook-details-mughal-brutality-against-sikhs-jats-1790672125308">READ MORE</a>

NCERT releases new Class 9 Social Science textbook, details Mughal brutality against Sikhs, Jats

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced its candidates for the 2026 Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) graduate and teacher constituency elections in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. For Bihar, the party has named Naval Kishore Yadav from Patna Teachers constituency, N.K. Yadav from Kosi Graduates, Sarvesh Kumar from Darbhanga Graduates, and Narendra Prasad Singh from Tirhut Teachers constituency. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has fielded Kedar Nath Singh from Varanasi Graduates, Dinesh Goel from Meerut Graduates, Ashok Kumar Rathore from Allahabad-Jhansi Graduates and Pramod Mishra from Varanasi Teachers constituency.

BJP announces candidates for Bihar and UP MLC polls, fields 10 candidates across constituencies

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and UBT Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray held a joint news conference on Tuesday and announced that a protest march against the Election Commission will be held on October 4, with the march proceeding from Byculla to the BMC headquarters. Raj Thackeray said, "A joint protest march will be held on the 4th. The march will proceed from Byculla to the BMC headquarters. This protest will be directed against the Election Commission."

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray announce protest march against EC on October 4, invite opposition parties to join

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has supported the Congress and the Left parties’ demand for the removal of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the suspension of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, people familiar with the development said.

YSRCP extends support to call for CEC’s removal

In a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday said that he has "no moral right to continue" in office following alleged voter list manipulations and compromises in the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Addressing a joint press conference along with General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh following the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, Venugopal underlined that two Election Commissioners had written to the Cabinet Secretary regarding the internal functioning and decisions of the poll body, placing the matter directly within the knowledge of the Prime Minister. He added that it is the Prime Minister's responsibility to intervene in the matter. "It's done by the clear directions of his masters; in this country, two election commissioners have written to the Cabinet Secretary also, so it's in the knowledge of the Prime Minister also. This is the moral responsibility of the PM to intervene. CWC's opinion is that PM Modi has no moral right to continue as the Prime Minister," he said.

"No moral right to continue as Prime Minister": KC Venugopal targets PM Modi, demands intervention in ECI dissent row

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday warned the US and other countries over the Strait of Hormuz, saying that if Iran’s security is not ensured, “no infrastructure will be safe”. Ghalibaf made the remarks during a public video conference on Tuesday, referring to recent statements by US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the passage of ships through it. Reacting to the US President’s remarks, Ghalibaf said they were a repetition of previous claims and that their nature was known to everyone. “The delusional US president recently made rhetoric about the Strait of Hormuz and the passage of ships through it that is a repetition of previous claims, and the truth of these delusional positions is known to everyone,” he said. Ghalibaf then warned the US and other countries that Iran would not allow its security to be compromised, linking security in the region to the movement of oil.

“In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil”: Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warns US

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava on Tuesday made a farewell call on Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, ahead of his return to India after completing his tenure in the country. According to a statement from the Nepal Prime Minister's Office, the meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singhadurbar. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shah said that relations between Nepal and India had remained cordial and deep. “The relationship between Nepal and India has always remained cordial and deep,” Shah said, according to the Nepal PMO.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava makes farewell call on Nepal PM Balendra Shah

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India and the United States have reached a broad understanding on a trade agreement, but changes in US tariff rules and the ongoing Section 301 process remain important factors in deciding when to conclude the deal.Speaking at an interaction hosted by the Asia Society in New York, Jaishankar said, "The 301 process is still in the works, it's still unfolding. So the issue for us is at what point do you close out an agreement which is very, very far advanced."He highlighted differences between the two economies, particularly India's large base of small farmers, producers and factories, saying negotiations required patience and detailed discussions.“...expectation that it could rapidly move forward, I think, was tested against a ground reality which was much more complex. So, today, I think we have reached a situation where there is more or less an understanding on the trade agreement.”Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had earlier described the pact as “done and dusted,” saying it could advance once India secures suitable competitive advantages in the US market.

Jaishankar Says India-US Trade Deal Near Understanding, Section 301 Process Remains Key Issue

Argentina has escalated its long-running Falklands dispute with the UK, giving London two weeks to halt the Sea Lion oil project or face international arbitration. Javier Milei says the offshore development amounts to unauthorised exploitation of resources claimed by Argentina.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/falklands-oil-row-argentina-milei-threatens-legal-action-against-uk-over-sea-lion-project-says-if-within-two-weeks-1790667906985">Read more here</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260929/image-1790669262831.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)"></figure>

Indian cricket legend and former captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday congratulated Virat Kohli on becoming the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to cross 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, praising his talent, consistency and passion for the game."I think special talent. He's done so well. Very few people in this world have an average of more than 60. Hats off to him. And more important, I think, his passion for the game. I don't know why he left Test cricket, but again, whatever he is doing, he must be doing something special for himself to make sure he keeps on performing at that level," Kapil told ANI.Kohli reached the milestone during India's 296-run chase against the West Indies in the first ODI on Sunday, scoring an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls. His 86th international century took his ODI tally to 15,080 runs in 315 matches, at an average of 59.13.

Kapil Dev Hails Virat Kohli After 15,000 ODI Runs, Praises His Self-Belief

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting searches at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal and Kerala in connection with an alleged radicalisation case involving Imam Mahmyder Kafila (IMK), officials said.The searches are underway at 10 locations in Assam, five in West Bengal and one in Kerala. The case was registered in Guwahati, Assam.Four people have been arrested in West Bengal, according to the information provided. IMK has been described as an offshoot of the banned Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). &nbsp;

NIA Raids 16 Locations Across 3 States in IMK Radicalisation Case, 4 Arrested in Bengal

The Centre has told the Supreme Court it will amend the Information Technology Rules to prevent children below 18 from creating social media accounts, The Times of India reported on Monday. The submission came during a hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta agreed with the concerns raised by the bench and petitioner NGO Just Rights for Children Alliance, represented by senior advocate H S Phoolka. Mehta said agreements minors enter into with social media platforms are void contracts and should be prevented.He also referred to safeguards under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, noting that parental consent may be necessary for minors using services such as educational apps. "Something will have to be done. If a person is less than 18 years old, consent can be given by parents as there are educational apps that require the user’s consent."

'Something will have to be done': Centre Tells Supreme Court It Will Bar Under-18s From Creating Social Media Accounts

Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Tuesday that if his country's security was not guaranteed, no infrastructure in the region would be safe from attack, state media reported."In a region where we cannot sell oil, no one else will sell oil either; or if our security is not guaranteed, no infrastructure will remain safe," said Ghalibaf, who is also Iran's parliament speaker, according to a video released by state TV.

Iran threatens to hit regional infrastructure if its security not ensured

Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California, Mexico, late Monday, unleashing life-threatening winds and dangerous flash flooding, the National Hurricane Center said. It hit as a powerful Category 3 storm and is expected to retain the same intensity as it crosses the state of Baja California Sur. The storm is predicted to bring 6 to 12 inches of rainfall to parts of the Mexican state.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-polo-makes-landfall-as-category-3-stor-1790664245417">Read here</a>

Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as a strong Category 3 storm

Nvidia has announced a record $150 billion share buyback, taking its total repurchase authorisation to $235 billion as the chipmaker continues to benefit from strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The latest authorisation represents the largest increase in a US corporate share-buyback program, surpassing Apple's $110 billion buyback authorisation announced in 2024.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ai-giant-nvidia-announces-150billion-share-buyback-here-s-what-it-means-for-shareholders-1790662243529">Read here</a>

AI giant Nvidia announces $150billion share buyback. Here's what it means for shareholders

US President Donald Trump said American officials held discussions with mediators on Iran on Monday, as diplomatic efforts continue amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump confirmed that the discussions had taken place but declined to provide further details about the talks. Meanwhile, Iranian state media, cited by Al Jazeera, reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was scheduled to meet mediators in New York.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-offered-them-nothing-trump-rejects-claims-of-sanctions-relief-for-iran-confirms-us-talks-with-tehran-mediators-1790647397312">Read here</a>

'I offered them NOTHING': Trump rejects claims of sanctions relief for Iran, confirms US talks with Tehran mediators

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (Sep 28) stated that that a foreign actor was involved in a foiled bomb plot targeting the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase on Sunday. He also expressed his shock over UK Police's decision to release the five suspects. Rubio declined to clarify exactly which foreign actor was involved. This comes after a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph claimed that British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link. The Fairford airbase is used by both US and UK forces and was used by the US to launch attacks on Iran.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-link-in-uk-s-fairford-airbase-bomb-plot-rubio-says-foreign-actor-was-involved-1790646471440">Read here</a>

Iran link in UK's Fairford airbase bomb plot? Rubio says 'foreign actor' was involved'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed Pentagon personnel to use advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt and neutralise foreign interference targeting upcoming US elections, as per Axios. The effort marks the latest expansion of the federal government’s role in countering foreign election interference, a concern that has persisted during US election cycles for nearly a decade. Officials said the initiative will make use of some of the most advanced artificial intelligence capabilities available to the Defense Department.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pete-hegseth-directs-pentagon-to-use-ai-cyber-capabilities-to-counter-foreign-interference-ahead-of-us-midterm-elections-1790648470106">Read here</a>

Pete Hegseth directs Pentagon to use AI, cyber capabilities to counter 'foreign interference' ahead of US midterm elections

Pope Leo XIV has said that while the Catholic Church has been "abusive" at times, he would not call sex abuse "systemic" in the Church. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane on Monday (Sep 28) as he returned from a four-day visit to France, the pontiff also addressed rising concerns over artificial intelligence and said they should be taken seriously. However, he stressed that he is not “in panic mode” over the rapid development of the technology.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-leo-xiv-denies-sex-abuse-systemic-in-the-church-backs-ai-concerns-says-fears-aren-t-fake-news-1790652632167">Read here</a>

Pope Leo XIV denies sex abuse 'systemic' in the Church, backs AI concerns says fears aren’t ‘fake news’

The United Arab Emirates on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gulf country on Sunday. The UAE said that the meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focused on bilateral relations. But it comes at the backdrop of Haaretz report alleging that Sheikh Mohamed had warned Israel about a looming Hamas attack shortly before the October 7, 2023, assault. Haaretz also stated that Netanyahu asked the Emirati president to deny the report. Netanyahu’s office had previously denied the Haaretz report. The visit was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 television station.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-confirms-netanyahu-s-visit-six-hour-talks-amid-oct-7-hamas-attack-report-1790652144700">Read here</a>

UAE confirms Netanyahu's visit: Six-hour talks amid Oct 7 Hamas attack report

US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans for a $15 billion steel complex in Iowa that will be developed by Mesabi Metallics, a company owned by India's multinational conglomerate Essar Group. Trump announced the project at the White House alongside executives from Mesabi Metallics. He described the investment as a major boost to US manufacturing, while the White House said the facility would become the largest steel plant in US history.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-essar-group-to-build-15billion-steel-complex-in-iowa-trump-says-steel-industry-is-roaring-back-to-life-1790652441558">Read here</a>

India's Essar Group to build $15billion steel complex in Iowa, Trump says 'steel industry is roaring back to life'

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a political controversy with remarks contrasting the religious and political identities of northern and southern India. Speaking at a media event in New Delhi on Monday, Reddy questioned the BJP’s repeated use of the slogan ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders do not similarly chant ‘Har Har Mahadev’.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-god-of-rich-shiva-of-poor-revanth-reddy-s-remarks-trigger-political-row-1790649788758">Read here</a>

'Ram God of rich, Shiva of poor': Revanth Reddy's remarks trigger political row

Australia’s central bank raised its key interest rate to a 15-year high on Tuesday as it moved to tackle persistent inflation, with the government attributing some of the price pressures to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, citing the widening conflict and elevated global energy prices as factors contributing to inflationary pressures. The central bank also said the rapid growth of artificial intelligence was adding to inflation by pushing up technology-related costs.

Australian central bank lifts key interest rate to 15-year high

Mainland Chinese stocks fell to their lowest level in more than a year on Monday, with technology shares facing the heaviest selling pressure, the South China Morning Post reported. The decline was driven by investor concerns over higher global borrowing costs and rising oil prices, along with caution ahead of the upcoming holiday break. The CSI 300 Index dropped 2.2% to close at its lowest level since August 21 last year, marking a 13-month low. Meanwhile, the technology-focused Star Market 50 Index fell 4.1%, recording its biggest one-day decline in five weeks and ending close to levels reached during a technology sell-off in July.

Chinese stocks hit 13-month low

Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to a house near Nablus, N12 reported on Tuesday, citing Palestinian sources. The incident comes as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) increases its presence in the West Bank amid growing concerns over potential violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians.

Israeli settlers burn down house near Nablus 

President Donald Trump on Monday denied discussing the sale of US weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting, after US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had raised the possibility of selling American military equipment to Beijing. Asked by reporters about Perdue’s comments, Trump said he was unfamiliar with the claim and suggested the ambassador may have been referring to Taiwan instead.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-would-probably-like-to-buy-it-trump-denies-weapon-sales-talks-with-xi-1790658561032">Read here</a>

'They would probably like to buy it': Trump denies weapon sales talks with Xi

The National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Pakistan's Islamabad to prepare for next year’s Council of Heads of State summit. India, a key SCO member, is attending the three-day meeting with its National Coordinator Alok Dimri leading the delegation. Pakistan’s National Coordinator Mohammad Faisal is chairing the meeting. The SCO includes Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and China. The meeting focuses on strengthening cooperation and coordination ahead of the SCO Heads of State summit, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in August 2027, news agency PTI reported.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-delegation-attends-sco-meeting-in-pakistan-ahead-of-2027-summit-alok-dimri-leads-team-1790657524377">Read here</a>

India delegation attends SCO meeting in Pakistan ahead of 2027 summit: Alok Dimri leads team

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Latest News Today Highlights: The National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Pakistan's Islamabad to prepare for next year’s Council of Heads of State summit. India, a key SCO member, is attending the three-day meeting with its National Coordinator Alok Dimri leading the delegation. President Donald Trump on Monday denied discussing the sale of US weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting, after US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had raised the possibility of selling American military equipment to Beijing. Asked by reporters about Perdue’s comments, Trump said he was unfamiliar with the claim and suggested the ambassador may have been referring to Taiwan instead. OpenAI has apologised for not properly responding to the security incident involving rogue AI (Artificial Intelligence) agents flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the UNGA81 summit earlier this month. In a blog post on Monday (Sep 28), the ChatGPT maker said it was "sorry" and that it should have shared early investigation results with Australian officials "sooner".

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President Donald Trump on Monday denied discussing the sale of US weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting, after US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had raised the possibility of selling American military equipment to Beijing. Asked by reporters about Perdue’s comments, Trump said he was unfamiliar with the claim and suggested the ambassador may have been referring to Taiwan instead.&nbsp;“I never heard of that one,” Trump said. “I don’t have to ask him. You mean we’re going to sell? No, they’d probably like to buy it because we do make better equipment than that, so maybe it’s a good idea. But we didn’t discuss. He may have been talking about Taiwan. I think he probably was talking about that.” Perdue had made the remarks on Sunday during an appearance on Fox News’ ‘Fox News Sunday’. He said Trump had brought up the possibility of selling US weapons to Xi while discussing American arms sales to other countries. “President Trump continues to say, ‘Hey, we sell arms to other people around the world,'” Perdue told Bream.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-essar-group-to-build-15billion-steel-complex-in-iowa-trump-says-steel-industry-is-roaring-back-to-life-1790652441558">India's Essar Group to build $15billion steel complex in Iowa, Trump says 'steel industry is roaring back to life'</a>&nbsp;The ambassador’s comments came as lawmakers have raised concerns over the timing of US weapons deliveries to Taiwan, which relies on American military equipment as it seeks to strengthen its defenses against a potential Chinese attack. When asked whether the United States had delayed weapons transfers to Taiwan in an effort to accommodate Beijing, Perdue rejected that suggestion. Perdue said Trump is as strong on Taiwan as I’ve ever seen anybody and indicated that discussions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan would continue.&nbsp;The Trump administration has since said there are no plans to sell weapons to China. The State Department told ABC News that US law prohibits arms sales to China and said there was no offer or plan to sell weapons to Beijing. Trump also spoke positively about his meeting with Xi, giving the talks an unusually high assessment. “I would rate it at 12. Very respectful, very good, great meeting.” The two leaders are expected to meet again at upcoming international gatherings, with Taiwan and broader US-China relations remaining sensitive issues.&nbsp;

Trump denies discussing US weapons sales with Xi after David Perdue said Trump raised the possibility, saying the ambassador may have meant Taiwan

President Donald Trump on Monday denied discussing the sale of US weapons with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting, after US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had raised the possibility of selling American military equipment to Beijing. Asked by reporters about Perdue’s comments, Trump said he was unfamiliar with the claim and suggested the ambassador may have been referring to Taiwan instead. “I never heard of that one,” Trump said. “I don’t have to ask him. You mean we’re going to sell? No, they’d probably like to buy it because we do make better equipment than that, so maybe it’s a good idea. But we didn’t discuss. He may have been talking about Taiwan. I think he probably was talking about that.” Perdue had made the remarks on Sunday during an appearance on Fox News’ ‘Fox News Sunday’. He said Trump had brought up the possibility of selling US weapons to Xi while discussing American arms sales to other countries. “President Trump continues to say, ‘Hey, we sell arms to other people around the world,'” Perdue told Bream. Also Read: India's Essar Group to build $15billion steel complex in Iowa, Trump says 'steel industry is roaring back to life' The ambassador’s comments came as lawmakers have raised concerns over the timing of US weapons deliveries to Taiwan, which relies on American military equipment as it seeks to strengthen its defenses against a potential Chinese attack. When asked whether the United States had delayed weapons transfers to Taiwan in an effort to accommodate Beijing, Perdue rejected that suggestion. Perdue said Trump is as strong on Taiwan as I’ve ever seen anybody and indicated that discussions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan would continue. The Trump administration has since said there are no plans to sell weapons to China. The State Department told ABC News that US law prohibits arms sales to China and said there was no offer or plan to sell weapons to Beijing. Trump also spoke positively about his meeting with Xi, giving the talks an unusually high assessment. “I would rate it at 12. Very respectful, very good, great meeting.” The two leaders are expected to meet again at upcoming international gatherings, with Taiwan and broader US-China relations remaining sensitive issues.

Trump denies discussing US weapons sales with Xi after Ambassador David Perdue said Trump raised the possibility during their recent summit

OpenAI has apologised for not properly responding to the security incident involving rogue AI (Artificial Intelligence) agents flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the UNGA81 summit earlier this month. In a blog post on Monday (Sep 28), the ChatGPT maker said it was "sorry" and that it should have shared early investigation results with Australian officials "sooner".“We are sorry and working to do better in the future,” OpenAI said in a blog post published Monday. The company said it would set out what it knows about the incident, the changes it has made and the steps it plans to take to rebuild trust with Australians.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-before-launch-after-safety-tests-expose-troubling-behaviour-1790647162376">OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour</a><h2>AI model bypassed restrictions on government website</h2>The incident took place in June when an OpenAI model was being used to research Australian government data.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the AI agent gained unauthorised access to the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, administered by Services Australia. The model accessed both public and non-public files after continuing its attempts to obtain information despite access restrictions.Australian officials said the model was seeking information on government spending on medicines. After its request was denied, the agent continued looking for a way to obtain the information.Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles described the behaviour as an AI agent entering a government website without authorisation. "It asked a question, the information was not given, and rather than leaving at that point, it scaled the fence." He said the portal contained aggregated medical statistics and that no individual's medical information was accessed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-models-chose-to-harm-humans-to-stop-pain-alarming-study-raises-fresh-safety-questions-1790064496369">AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions</a><h2>OpenAI admits delay in notifying Australia</h2>OpenAI said it discovered the activity during an extensive review of its models in August. The company acknowledged that its communication with Australian agencies was not handled properly.“Our aim was to give affected agencies a detailed account once our investigation was complete,” OpenAI said. “However, we should have shared preliminary findings sooner and kept Australian agencies updated as more facts emerged.”Australia was informed on September 10, weeks after OpenAI identified the incident. Albanese criticised the delay, saying the government should have been notified earlier.<h2>Four Australian government websites involved</h2>Australian authorities said the AI model interacted with four government-related websites during the June evaluation. These included the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Victorian Department of Health, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, and the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal operated by Services Australia.

OpenAI has apologised to Australia after an AI agent gained unauthorised access to a government portal during a June evaluation. The company also admitted it should have shared its preliminary findings with Australian officials sooner.

OpenAI has apologised for not properly responding to the security incident involving rogue AI (Artificial Intelligence) agents flagged by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the UNGA81 summit earlier this month. In a blog post on Monday (Sep 28), the ChatGPT maker said it was "sorry" and that it should have shared early investigation results with Australian officials "sooner". “We are sorry and working to do better in the future,” OpenAI said in a blog post published Monday. The company said it would set out what it knows about the incident, the changes it has made and the steps it plans to take to rebuild trust with Australians. Also read | OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour AI model bypassed restrictions on government website The incident took place in June when an OpenAI model was being used to research Australian government data. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the AI agent gained unauthorised access to the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal, administered by Services Australia. The model accessed both public and non-public files after continuing its attempts to obtain information despite access restrictions. Australian officials said the model was seeking information on government spending on medicines. After its request was denied, the agent continued looking for a way to obtain the information. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles described the behaviour as an AI agent entering a government website without authorisation. "It asked a question, the information was not given, and rather than leaving at that point, it scaled the fence." He said the portal contained aggregated medical statistics and that no individual's medical information was accessed. Also read | AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions OpenAI admits delay in notifying Australia OpenAI said it discovered the activity during an extensive review of its models in August. The company acknowledged that its communication with Australian agencies was not handled properly. “Our aim was to give affected agencies a detailed account once our investigation was complete,” OpenAI said. “However, we should have shared preliminary findings sooner and kept Australian agencies updated as more facts emerged.” Australia was informed on September 10, weeks after OpenAI identified the incident. Albanese criticised the delay, saying the government should have been notified earlier. Four Australian government websites involved Australian authorities said the AI model interacted with four government-related websites during the June evaluation. These included the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Victorian Department of Health, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, and the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal operated by Services Australia.

OpenAI has apologised to Australia after an AI agent gained unauthorised access to a government portal during a June evaluation. The company also admitted it should have shared its preliminary findings with Australian officials sooner.

OpenAI admits AI agent ‘scaled the fence’ into Australia government system, apologises: ‘We are sorry’

The National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Pakistan's Islamabad to prepare for next year’s Council of Heads of State summit. India, a key SCO member, is attending the three-day meeting with its National Coordinator Alok Dimri leading the delegation. Pakistan’s National Coordinator Mohammad Faisal is chairing the meeting. The SCO includes Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and China. The meeting focuses on strengthening cooperation and coordination ahead of the SCO Heads of State summit, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in August 2027, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2026-pak-pmo-releases-a-cropped-version-removing-several-leaders-1788269716837">SCO Summit 2026: Pak PMO releases a cropped version, removing several leaders</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Under Pakistan’s chairmanship of the SCO CHS (2026-27), first meeting of the Council of National Coordinators was held in Islamabad today. The participants discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to SCO activities and coopetation, including the programme of events to be held… <a href="https://t.co/MOKTfRRlCC">pic.twitter.com/MOKTfRRlCC</a>&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) <a href="https://x.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/2104623933798678863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In July 2026, India also attended the 12th meeting of the heads of border services of the SCO held in Islamabad. This is the second time SCO level interactions are taking place between the two countries in Pakistan after the May 2025 military escalation. Earlier in 2024, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had led an Indian delegation to Islamabad for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting. Despite continuing bilateral issues, both nations regularly interface via the SCO multilateral mechanisms. Per the SCO Charter, member states are required to keep individual bilateral disputes entirely separate from the organisation's shared regional platform.&nbsp;Pakistan holds the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2026-27. According to the Foreign Office, its theme is “Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity.” Pakistan’s foreign minister said the September 28-30 meeting would discuss a “wide range of issues relating to SCO cooperation and coordination”, including the “programme of activities under Pakistan's Chairmanship”, preparations for upcoming SCO meetings and events, and other matters on the organisation's agenda, according to PTI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2026-pm-delivers-firm-message-at-sco-in-presence-of-pakistan-s-sharif-1788258915375">SCO Summit 2026: PM delivers firm message at SCO in presence of Pakistan's Sharif</a><h2>SCO Summit in Bishkek</h2>Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 26th SCO Summit which took place from August 31 to September 1, 2026, in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek. In his address to the council, PM Modi heavily emphasized the need for member states to unitedly counter terrorism, specifically calling out the need to dismantle terror financing, recruitment, and safe havens. He strongly urged the bloc to reject any "double standards" on the issue. India joined other member states in adopting the consensus-based <a href="https://www.insightsonindia.com/2026/09/03/the-sco-bishkek-declaration/">Bishkek Declaration</a>, which officially formalized the bloc's stance against cross-border terrorism and extremist proxies. &nbsp;

India's National Coordinator Alok Dimri is leading a delegation at a three-day SCO meeting in Islamabad to prepare for the 2027 Heads of State summit. The visit marks the first Indian delegation trip to Pakistan since last year's brief conflict.

The National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Pakistan's Islamabad to prepare for next year’s Council of Heads of State summit. India, a key SCO member, is attending the three-day meeting with its National Coordinator Alok Dimri leading the delegation. Pakistan’s National Coordinator Mohammad Faisal is chairing the meeting. The SCO includes Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and China. The meeting focuses on strengthening cooperation and coordination ahead of the SCO Heads of State summit, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in August 2027, news agency PTI reported. Also Read: SCO Summit 2026: Pak PMO releases a cropped version, removing several leaders

India's National Coordinator Alok Dimri is leading a delegation at a three-day SCO meeting in Islamabad to prepare for the 2027 Heads of State summit. The visit marks the first Indian delegation trip to Pakistan since last year's brief conflict.

The United Arab Emirates on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gulf country on Sunday. The UAE said that the meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focused on bilateral relations. But it comes at the backdrop of Haaretz report alleging that Sheikh Mohamed had warned Israel about a looming Hamas attack shortly before the October 7, 2023, assault. Haaretz also stated that Netanyahu asked the Emirati president to deny the report. Netanyahu’s office had previously denied the Haaretz report. The visit was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 television station.&nbsp;The confirmation came after the UAE’s state news agency WAM reported that Sheikh Mohamed and Netanyahu discussed bilateral relations during the visit. However, Israeli officials said that the talks also focused on Iran. Netanyahu’s office said the prime minister had travelled to the UAE at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed. The visit “focused on strengthening relations between the two countries and on regional challenges”, his office said. The meeting reportedly lasted six hours and focused on Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-warned-netanyahu-about-oct-7-hamas-attack-but-he-ignored-report-1790565510309">Egypt warned Netanyahu thrice about Oct 7 Hamas attack but he ignored: Report</a>&nbsp;The UAE had earlier denied a meeting between the two leaders after Netanyahu’s office said in May that he had “secretly visited” the country. A source familiar with that meeting said at the time that Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohamed met in Al-Ain on March 26. Late Monday, the UAE said the latest meeting covered bilateral relations “and ways to strengthen and develop them”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/race-to-power/netanyahu-secret-uae-visit-october-7-warning-mbz-1790615950546">Netanyahu’s secret UAE visit: Was it linked to reports of Oct 7 warning</a><h2>What the new report said?</h2>The Wall Street Journal claimed that Egyptian officials first warned Israel in June 2023 about the general volatility of the situation with Gaza, advising the Jewish state to resume negotiations with the Palestinian terror group for a hostage-prisoner deal. In September, Kamel flew to Israel and warned that “the situation in Gaza was dire and could blow up in everyone’s faces,” the report claimed, citing unnamed officials in Arab government. But Israeli officials dismissed the warnings, telling Kamel the situation was under control. Kamel then made a call to Netanyahu’s office, and said that that “the Egyptians continued to warn Israel up until 48 hours before the attack.” Netanyahu has previously denied ever speaking to Kamel in the months before the attack.&nbsp;Both UAE and Egypt's message allegedly did not reach Israel's security leadership as Netanyahu did not take action based on the warning. The claims about UAE was made in a new book, “Kidnapped: 843 Days of Abandonment,” written by journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval. The authors based the book on conversations with dozens of people, including senior officials from Israel and other countries.

The UAE confirmed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met President Sheikh Mohamed on Sunday, with bilateral ties and regional challenges discussed. Israeli officials said Iran was a key focus, while reports also linked the talks to claims about warnings before the October 7 Hamas attack.

The United Arab Emirates on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gulf country on Sunday. The UAE said that the meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focused on bilateral relations. But it comes at the backdrop of Haaretz report alleging that Sheikh Mohamed had warned Israel about a looming Hamas attack shortly before the October 7, 2023, assault. Haaretz also stated that Netanyahu asked the Emirati president to deny the report. Netanyahu’s office had previously denied the Haaretz report. The visit was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 television station. The confirmation came after the UAE’s state news agency WAM reported that Sheikh Mohamed and Netanyahu discussed bilateral relations during the visit. However, Israeli officials said that the talks also focused on Iran. Netanyahu’s office said the prime minister had travelled to the UAE at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed. The visit “focused on strengthening relations between the two countries and on regional challenges”, his office said. The meeting reportedly lasted six hours and focused on Iran. Also Read: Egypt warned Netanyahu thrice about Oct 7 Hamas attack but he ignored: Report The UAE had earlier denied a meeting between the two leaders after Netanyahu’s office said in May that he had “secretly visited” the country. A source familiar with that meeting said at the time that Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohamed met in Al-Ain on March 26. Late Monday, the UAE said the latest meeting covered bilateral relations “and ways to strengthen and develop them”. Also Read: Netanyahu’s secret UAE visit: Was it linked to reports of Oct 7 warning What the new report said? The Wall Street Journal claimed that Egyptian officials first warned Israel in June 2023 about the general volatility of the situation with Gaza, advising the Jewish state to resume negotiations with the Palestinian terror group for a hostage-prisoner deal. In September, Kamel flew to Israel and warned that “the situation in Gaza was dire and could blow up in everyone’s faces,” the report claimed, citing unnamed officials in Arab government. But Israeli officials dismissed the warnings, telling Kamel the situation was under control. Kamel then made a call to Netanyahu’s office, and said that that “the Egyptians continued to warn Israel up until 48 hours before the attack.” Netanyahu has previously denied ever speaking to Kamel in the months before the attack. Both UAE and Egypt's message allegedly did not reach Israel's security leadership as Netanyahu did not take action based on the warning. The claims about UAE was made in a new book, “Kidnapped: 843 Days of Abandonment,” written by journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval. The authors based the book on conversations with dozens of people, including senior officials from Israel and other countries.

The UAE confirmed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met President Sheikh Mohamed on Sunday, with bilateral ties and regional challenges discussed. Israeli officials said Iran was a key focus, while reports also linked the talks to claims about warnings before the October 7 Hamas attack.

Pope Leo XIV has said that while the Catholic Church has been "abusive" at times, he would not call sex abuse "systemic" in the Church. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane on Monday (Sep 28) as he returned from a four-day visit to France, the pontiff also addressed rising concerns over artificial intelligence and said they should be taken seriously. However, he stressed that he is not “in panic mode” over the rapid development of the technology.<h2>Pope says AI warnings should not be dismissed</h2>Responding to questions about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, Leo said he was taking the issue seriously but was not alarmed. “If someone were to ask me, am I in panic mode? No, I'm not. I sleep at night,” he said.The pope argued that warnings about AI should not simply be dismissed as exaggerated claims or “fake news”. “This is a problem that I think we need to sit down and talk about,” he said. “To simply say ‘Oh, it's not going to happen’ and close our eyes to it, I think is probably not the most responsible way to go about that.”During his France visit, Leo repeatedly warned about the need to protect humanity as AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life.“If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment,” he said.The Vatican has in recent months increased its focus on international discussions around AI governance, including its impact on areas such as nuclear technology, culture and artistic creation.<h2>Leo addresses sex abuse in the Church</h2>The pope was also questioned about the Catholic Church's long-running sexual abuse crisis following a meeting with victims in France. Leo said several survivors had spoken to him about “systemic abuse in the Church”. However, he said he preferred to frame the issue differently.“Personally, I prefer to express it in a different way, although I did speak about some organisations within the church who have at times, if you will, as a system, been abusive,” he said.He acknowledged the profound impact of abuse on victims, saying their “lives of faith are deeply wounded and sometimes even destroyed”.“There’s a particular responsibility of the church to walk with them and to help them seek healing,” he said.<h2>Pope defends stance on assisted dying</h2>Leo also defended his opposition to assisted dying, insisting that his comments during the France visit were based on moral considerations rather than an attempt to intervene in French politics.France's parliament passed legislation this year allowing assisted dying in certain circumstances.Asked whether he had crossed the line between church and state by speaking about the issue, Leo replied: “I did not cross it.”He said the Church's position was centred on accompanying people experiencing “sickness or disability or pain” and affirming what he described as the value of human life. “So I would say if that's politics, I did that, but it was not to get involved in French politics,” he said.

Pope Leo XIV has urged the world not to dismiss warnings over artificial intelligence as “fake news”, saying the risks deserve serious attention. The pontiff also addressed sexual abuse in the Church and defended his opposition to assisted dying.

Pope Leo XIV has said that while the Catholic Church has been "abusive" at times, he would not call sex abuse "systemic" in the Church. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane on Monday (Sep 28) as he returned from a four-day visit to France, the pontiff also addressed rising concerns over artificial intelligence and said they should be taken seriously. However, he stressed that he is not “in panic mode” over the rapid development of the technology. Pope says AI warnings should not be dismissed Responding to questions about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, Leo said he was taking the issue seriously but was not alarmed. “If someone were to ask me, am I in panic mode? No, I'm not. I sleep at night,” he said. The pope argued that warnings about AI should not simply be dismissed as exaggerated claims or “fake news”. “This is a problem that I think we need to sit down and talk about,” he said. “To simply say ‘Oh, it's not going to happen’ and close our eyes to it, I think is probably not the most responsible way to go about that.” During his France visit, Leo repeatedly warned about the need to protect humanity as AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life. “If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment,” he said. The Vatican has in recent months increased its focus on international discussions around AI governance, including its impact on areas such as nuclear technology, culture and artistic creation. Leo addresses sex abuse in the Church The pope was also questioned about the Catholic Church's long-running sexual abuse crisis following a meeting with victims in France. Leo said several survivors had spoken to him about “systemic abuse in the Church”. However, he said he preferred to frame the issue differently. “Personally, I prefer to express it in a different way, although I did speak about some organisations within the church who have at times, if you will, as a system, been abusive,” he said. He acknowledged the profound impact of abuse on victims, saying their “lives of faith are deeply wounded and sometimes even destroyed”. “There’s a particular responsibility of the church to walk with them and to help them seek healing,” he said. Pope defends stance on assisted dying Leo also defended his opposition to assisted dying, insisting that his comments during the France visit were based on moral considerations rather than an attempt to intervene in French politics. France's parliament passed legislation this year allowing assisted dying in certain circumstances. Asked whether he had crossed the line between church and state by speaking about the issue, Leo replied: “I did not cross it.” He said the Church's position was centred on accompanying people experiencing “sickness or disability or pain” and affirming what he described as the value of human life. “So I would say if that's politics, I did that, but it was not to get involved in French politics,” he said.

Pope Leo XIV has urged the world not to dismiss warnings over artificial intelligence as “fake news”, saying the risks deserve serious attention. The pontiff also addressed sexual abuse in the Church and defended his opposition to assisted dying.

US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans for a $15 billion steel complex in Iowa that will be developed by Mesabi Metallics, a company owned by India's multinational conglomerate Essar Group. Trump announced the project at the White House alongside executives from Mesabi Metallics. He described the investment as a major boost to US manufacturing, while the White House said the facility would become the largest steel plant in US history.&nbsp;Essar Group, which owns Mesabi Metallics, is investing a total of $18 billion in the United States, Trump said. Essar Group Chairman Rewant Ruia thanked the US President for supporting efforts to expand manufacturing in America. "Thank you, US President Donald Trump, for bringing back the importance of building things in America... With the new steel complex in Iowa, we will complete the fully integrated American supply chain," Ruia said. Trump called the Iowa project ‘a tremendous investment’ and said, "Our steel industry is roaring back to life."<h2>How Minnesota Iron ore will supply the Iowa steel plant</h2>According to Reuters, the proposed steel complex is planned as a fully integrated operation. Mesabi Metallics intends to extract iron ore from its mine in Minnesota and transport the material to Iowa, where it will be processed into steel. The first phase of the Iowa facility is expected to produce 7.5 million tons of steel annually. Production could eventually increase to 10 million tons a year. The first steel production is expected in 2030.&nbsp;The Iowa project will be connected to Mesabi Metallics' new iron ore mine in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The company has invested more than $2.5 billion in developing the mining operation. Trump highlighted the importance of the Minnesota mine, describing it as the first new iron ore mine in the United States in more than five decades. "It's the first new iron ore mine in the United States in more than 50 years," Trump said.&nbsp;The mine is located in Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range, which stretches approximately 80 to 100 miles. According to the US Geological Survey, the region accounted for around 60 per cent of total US iron ore production during the 20th century. The mine is expected to produce approximately 7.5 million tonnes of iron annually and create about 350 jobs in Minnesota.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pete-hegseth-directs-pentagon-to-use-ai-cyber-capabilities-to-counter-foreign-interference-ahead-of-us-midterm-elections-1790648470106">Pete Hegseth directs Pentagon to use AI, cyber capabilities to counter 'foreign interference' ahead of US midterm elections</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Washington DC | Mesabi Metallics chairman Rewant Ruia says, &quot;Thank you, US President Donald Trump, for bringing back the importance of building things in America... With the new steel complex in Iowa, we will complete the fully integrated American supply chain, from mine… <a href="https://t.co/cJJWyT51qQ">https://t.co/cJJWyT51qQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/uY7wDphhhj">pic.twitter.com/uY7wDphhhj</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://x.com/ANI/status/2104655687498580352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Essar Group expands US steel and mining footprint</h2>The Iowa steel project represents a major expansion of Essar Group's operations in the US steel and mining sector. Essar owns Mesabi Metallics and has already invested billions of dollars in developing its Minnesota mining operation. The latest plan would establish a direct link between the Minnesota mine and a large-scale steelmaking facility in Iowa. Earlier this month, a federal agency said it would provide up to $10 billion in financing for the project. Export-Import Bank Chairman John Jovanovic also visited the Minnesota mine.&nbsp;Once operational, the Iowa plant is expected to create at least 1,750 permanent jobs. The first phase of construction could generate another 5,000 to 6,000 jobs, according to a White House official. The White House estimates that the project could generate approximately USD 95 billion in total economic impact during construction and its first 10 years of operation. The planned development therefore extends beyond the construction of a steel mill. It is designed to create an integrated supply chain stretching from iron ore extraction in Minnesota to steel production in Iowa.<h2>Why is the steel plant being built in Iowa?</h2>The decision to produce steel in Iowa using iron ore mined in Minnesota raises questions about the project's location. The two states are separated by hundreds of miles, with the Minnesota mine situated roughly 250 miles from Iowa's northern border. Electricity costs may be one factor behind the decision. Power is a significant expense for steel producers, and commercial electricity prices in Iowa are marginally lower than in Minnesota. The Iowa location also puts the proposed plant closer to major markets and industrial customers across the central United States. However, Mesabi Metallics has not publicly provided a detailed explanation of all the factors behind its choice of location.

Trump unveils Essar Group's $15 billion Iowa steel complex, linking Minnesota iron ore with US steelmaking and creating thousands of jobs by 2030

US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans for a $15 billion steel complex in Iowa that will be developed by Mesabi Metallics, a company owned by India's multinational conglomerate Essar Group. Trump announced the project at the White House alongside executives from Mesabi Metallics. He described the investment as a major boost to US manufacturing, while the White House said the facility would become the largest steel plant in US history. Essar Group, which owns Mesabi Metallics, is investing a total of $18 billion in the United States, Trump said. Essar Group Chairman Rewant Ruia thanked the US President for supporting efforts to expand manufacturing in America. "Thank you, US President Donald Trump, for bringing back the importance of building things in America... With the new steel complex in Iowa, we will complete the fully integrated American supply chain," Ruia said. Trump called the Iowa project ‘a tremendous investment’ and said, "Our steel industry is roaring back to life." How Minnesota Iron ore will supply the Iowa steel plant According to Reuters, the proposed steel complex is planned as a fully integrated operation. Mesabi Metallics intends to extract iron ore from its mine in Minnesota and transport the material to Iowa, where it will be processed into steel. The first phase of the Iowa facility is expected to produce 7.5 million tons of steel annually. Production could eventually increase to 10 million tons a year. The first steel production is expected in 2030. The Iowa project will be connected to Mesabi Metallics' new iron ore mine in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The company has invested more than $2.5 billion in developing the mining operation. Trump highlighted the importance of the Minnesota mine, describing it as the first new iron ore mine in the United States in more than five decades. "It's the first new iron ore mine in the United States in more than 50 years," Trump said. The mine is located in Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range, which stretches approximately 80 to 100 miles. According to the US Geological Survey, the region accounted for around 60 per cent of total US iron ore production during the 20th century. The mine is expected to produce approximately 7.5 million tonnes of iron annually and create about 350 jobs in Minnesota. Also Read: Pete Hegseth directs Pentagon to use AI, cyber capabilities to counter 'foreign interference' ahead of US midterm elections

Donald Trump unveils Essar's $15 billion Iowa steel complex, linking Minnesota iron ore mining with US steel production and thousands of new jobs

The United States will apply a zero per cent tariff to certain speciality pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients imported from India and 18 other eligible jurisdictions. This comes as Washington prepares to impose a 100 per cent tariff on specified patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients from September 29 (Tuesday).The US Department of Commerce published the eligibility framework in the Federal Register, clarifying how speciality pharmaceutical products covered under President Donald Trump's April 2 proclamation will receive tariff treatment.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-breaks-silence-on-us-russia-sanctions-bill-100-tariff-threat-committed-to-energy-security-for-1-4-billion-1789619754941">India breaks silence on US Russia sanctions bill, 100% tariff threat: ‘Committed to energy security’ for 1.4 billion</a><h2>Which drugs qualify for zero tariff?</h2>The zero tariff applies to qualifying speciality pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients, including drugs for rare diseases, nuclear medicines, plasma-derived therapies, fertility treatments, cell and gene therapies, antibody-drug conjugates and certain medical countermeasures. Animal health pharmaceutical products are also covered.However, the exemption is subject to conditions. Under the April proclamation, the products must either originate in a jurisdiction with a current or forthcoming US trade and security framework agreement or be determined to meet an urgent US health need.India is among the nations identified by the Commerce Department as eligible for the tariff adjustment.The other eligible jurisdictions are Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ecuador, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, North Macedonia, South Korea, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.<h2>100% tariff on patented drugs from September 29</h2>Trump's April proclamation imposed a 100 per cent ad valorem duty on specified patented pharmaceutical products and associated pharmaceutical ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.The measure took effect on July 31 for companies listed in an annex and is scheduled to apply to other covered companies from September 29.The administration has argued that heavy reliance on imported patented medicines and ingredients poses a national security and supply-chain risk and said the tariffs are intended to encourage more pharmaceutical manufacturing in the US.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-scraps-gpt-6-1-astra-before-launch-after-safety-tests-expose-troubling-behaviour-1790647162376">OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour</a><h2>Generic drugs remain outside Section 232 tariffs</h2>The Commerce Department notice also reiterates that generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and their associated ingredients are not currently subject to the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs.The new guidance also makes technical changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and clarifies the scope of pharmaceutical articles and generic pharmaceutical products.For companies seeking an exemption on the basis of an urgent US health need, the Commerce Department has established a process to apply for approval.<h2>What it means for India</h2>The inclusion of India in the zero-tariff list is significant for Indian pharmaceutical exporters, particularly those supplying specialty medicines and ingredients that fall within the categories outlined by Commerce.Notably, the exemption is not a blanket waiver for every pharmaceutical product imported from India. It applies to qualifying specialty products that meet the conditions set out in the US rules.

The US starting today (Sep 29) will begin to apply a 100% tariff on specified patented pharmaceuticals, but qualifying speciality medicines and ingredients from India can receive zero duty. Here’s which drugs are covered and why the exemption is not a blanket waiver.

The United States will apply a zero per cent tariff to certain speciality pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients imported from India and 18 other eligible jurisdictions. This comes as Washington prepares to impose a 100 per cent tariff on specified patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients from September 29 (Tuesday). The US Department of Commerce published the eligibility framework in the Federal Register, clarifying how speciality pharmaceutical products covered under President Donald Trump's April 2 proclamation will receive tariff treatment. Also read | India breaks silence on US Russia sanctions bill, 100% tariff threat: ‘Committed to energy security’ for 1.4 billion Which drugs qualify for zero tariff? The zero tariff applies to qualifying speciality pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients, including drugs for rare diseases, nuclear medicines, plasma-derived therapies, fertility treatments, cell and gene therapies, antibody-drug conjugates and certain medical countermeasures. Animal health pharmaceutical products are also covered. However, the exemption is subject to conditions. Under the April proclamation, the products must either originate in a jurisdiction with a current or forthcoming US trade and security framework agreement or be determined to meet an urgent US health need. India is among the nations identified by the Commerce Department as eligible for the tariff adjustment. The other eligible jurisdictions are Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ecuador, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, North Macedonia, South Korea, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. 100% tariff on patented drugs from September 29 Trump's April proclamation imposed a 100 per cent ad valorem duty on specified patented pharmaceutical products and associated pharmaceutical ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The measure took effect on July 31 for companies listed in an annex and is scheduled to apply to other covered companies from September 29. The administration has argued that heavy reliance on imported patented medicines and ingredients poses a national security and supply-chain risk and said the tariffs are intended to encourage more pharmaceutical manufacturing in the US. Also read | OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour Generic drugs remain outside Section 232 tariffs The Commerce Department notice also reiterates that generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and their associated ingredients are not currently subject to the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs. The new guidance also makes technical changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and clarifies the scope of pharmaceutical articles and generic pharmaceutical products. For companies seeking an exemption on the basis of an urgent US health need, the Commerce Department has established a process to apply for approval. What it means for India The inclusion of India in the zero-tariff list is significant for Indian pharmaceutical exporters, particularly those supplying specialty medicines and ingredients that fall within the categories outlined by Commerce. Notably, the exemption is not a blanket waiver for every pharmaceutical product imported from India. It applies to qualifying specialty products that meet the conditions set out in the US rules.

The US starting today (Sep 29) will begin to apply a 100% tariff on specified patented pharmaceuticals, but qualifying speciality medicines and ingredients from India can receive zero duty. Here’s which drugs are covered and why the exemption is not a blanket waiver.

US to impose 100% tariff on patented drugs starting today, but India gets key specialty exemption

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed Pentagon personnel to use advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt and neutralise foreign interference targeting upcoming US elections, as per Axios. The effort marks the latest expansion of the federal government’s role in countering foreign election interference, a concern that has persisted during US election cycles for nearly a decade. Officials said the initiative will make use of some of the most advanced artificial intelligence capabilities available to the Defense Department.&nbsp;Hegseth's order does not direct military personnel to deploy at polling places. However, President Donald Trump has declined to rule out the possibility of military involvement at polling locations, an issue that has raised concerns among Democrats and critics of the administration. Under a memo authorised by Hegseth last week, the defense secretary pledged to counter foreign interference while upholding democratic freedoms. The directive establishes three primary areas of action.&nbsp;<ul><li>First, the Pentagon will prioritise its ‘intelligence and cyber capabilities to ensure foreign actors do not meddle in our democratic systems’ through US Cyber Command and the directors of the combat support agencies.</li><li>Second, the Defense Intelligence Enterprise will collect and produce information on foreign threats to our elections, in accordance with the law, regulation, executive direction.</li><li>Third, the memo calls for efforts to counter potential cyber threats from foreign actors targeting our elections through joint operations involving US Cyber Command and the Department of Homeland Security.</li></ul>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-offered-them-nothing-trump-rejects-claims-of-sanctions-relief-for-iran-confirms-us-talks-with-tehran-mediators-1790647397312">'I offered them NOTHING': Trump rejects claims of sanctions relief for Iran, confirms US talks with Tehran mediators</a>&nbsp;The directive draws on Trump's 2025 executive order, titled ‘Preserving And Protecting The Integrity Of American Elections’. Officials also said the memo was drafted in response to Trump's July remarks accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election. China has denied the allegation. The new directive follows a similar initiative undertaken ahead of the 2022 midterm elections under President Joe Biden. That effort instructed US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency to disrupt, deter, and degrade foreign adversaries' ability to interfere with and influence how US citizens vote and how those votes are counted'.&nbsp;The federal government's role in addressing foreign election threats increased after elections were designated critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security in 2017. Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, Trump's nominee to lead the NSA and US Cyber Command, told senators during his confirmation hearing that election-security work was ‘fundamental’ and said he would continue to ‘safeguard’ American democracy.&nbsp;At the same time, the Trump administration has reduced or proposed reductions in some election-security resources ahead of the midterms. The administration proposed cuts to the election-security budget of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, the primary DHS component responsible for much of the work. Staffing for other key positions was also delayed. Meanwhile, federal resources have been directed toward investigating alleged voter fraud in previous elections and reviewing voter rolls, with portions of DHS staffing assigned to those efforts.&nbsp;Following Trump's 2020 election loss, Trump allies circulated a memo urging the president to use DOD and NSA ‘unprocessed raw signals data’ in an effort to investigate alleged election fraud, according to The Washington Post. Officials identified in the memo denied seeing it at the time. Trump also considered ordering the National Guard to seize voting machines after the 2020 election and told The New York Times earlier this year that he regretted not doing so. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said federal, state and local officials are working in lockstep with US Cyber Command and defense intelligence teams to prevent foreign interference.

Pete Hegseth directs Pentagon intelligence and cyber teams to counter foreign election interference as the US prepares for upcoming midterm elections

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed Pentagon personnel to use advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt and neutralise foreign interference targeting upcoming US elections, as per Axios. The effort marks the latest expansion of the federal government’s role in countering foreign election interference, a concern that has persisted during US election cycles for nearly a decade. Officials said the initiative will make use of some of the most advanced artificial intelligence capabilities available to the Defense Department. Hegseth's order does not direct military personnel to deploy at polling places. However, President Donald Trump has declined to rule out the possibility of military involvement at polling locations, an issue that has raised concerns among Democrats and critics of the administration. Under a memo authorised by Hegseth last week, the defense secretary pledged to counter foreign interference while upholding democratic freedoms. The directive establishes three primary areas of action. First, the Pentagon will prioritise its ‘intelligence and cyber capabilities to ensure foreign actors do not meddle in our democratic systems’ through US Cyber Command and the directors of the combat support agencies. Second, the Defense Intelligence Enterprise will collect and produce information on foreign threats to our elections, in accordance with the law, regulation, executive direction. Third, the memo calls for efforts to counter potential cyber threats from foreign actors targeting our elections through joint operations involving US Cyber Command and the Department of Homeland Security. Also Read: 'I offered them NOTHING': Trump rejects claims of sanctions relief for Iran, confirms US talks with Tehran mediators The directive draws on Trump's 2025 executive order, titled ‘Preserving And Protecting The Integrity Of American Elections’. Officials also said the memo was drafted in response to Trump's July remarks accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election. China has denied the allegation. The new directive follows a similar initiative undertaken ahead of the 2022 midterm elections under President Joe Biden. That effort instructed US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency to disrupt, deter, and degrade foreign adversaries' ability to interfere with and influence how US citizens vote and how those votes are counted'. The federal government's role in addressing foreign election threats increased after elections were designated critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security in 2017. Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, Trump's nominee to lead the NSA and US Cyber Command, told senators during his confirmation hearing that election-security work was ‘fundamental’ and said he would continue to ‘safeguard’ American democracy. At the same time, the Trump administration has reduced or proposed reductions in some election-security resources ahead of the midterms. The administration proposed cuts to the election-security budget of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, the primary DHS component responsible for much of the work. Staffing for other key positions was also delayed. Meanwhile, federal resources have been directed toward investigating alleged voter fraud in previous elections and reviewing voter rolls, with portions of DHS staffing assigned to those efforts. Following Trump's 2020 election loss, Trump allies circulated a memo urging the president to use DOD and NSA ‘unprocessed raw signals data’ in an effort to investigate alleged election fraud, according to The Washington Post. Officials identified in the memo denied seeing it at the time. Trump also considered ordering the National Guard to seize voting machines after the 2020 election and told The New York Times earlier this year that he regretted not doing so. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said federal, state and local officials are working in lockstep with US Cyber Command and defense intelligence teams to prevent foreign interference.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth directs US cyber and intelligence teams to counter foreign election interference ahead of the upcoming midterm elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (Sep 28) stated that that a foreign actor was involved in a foiled bomb plot targeting the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase on Sunday. He also expressed his shock over UK Police's decision to release the five suspects. Rubio declined to clarify exactly which foreign actor was involved. This comes after a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph claimed that British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link. The Fairford airbase is used by both US and UK forces and was used by the US to launch attacks on Iran.<h2>What Rubio said?</h2>"Suffice it to say that what happened, what almost happened, what could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation. It's one that clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor," Rubio said. He also said that Iran had "openly threatened to attack American interests globally. We're going to always take that very seriously. There will be repercussions for that if it ever were to happen or even attempted." Rubio also said that many were "disturbed" by the news. Trump had said that the suspects were looking to do “big damage” but claimed that they had been under US investigation. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-men-arrested-on-terror-charge-in-uk-85-homes-evacuated-near-air-base-used-by-us-1790526434108">‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’</a><h2>What had happened?</h2>On Sunday morning, police were called to the airbase, 90 miles (145 km) west of London, by a local farmer who said she had seen three large white vans parked near the base and a group of "hooded and masked men" running into a field nearby. Armed officers from the local force, Gloucestershire Police, responded and arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-five-men-arrested-near-raf-fairford-over-suspected-bomb-plot-are-uk-nationals-from-london-police-1790603862339">All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail</a><h2>Probe in UK</h2>British newspaper The Daily Telegraph cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot. However, British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declined to link an ongoing investigation with Iran, suggesting that it would be “very unwise” for him to speculate. “I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage. It’s far too early for me to, or indeed anyone else, to speculate on aims and motives,” Wes Streeting told Bloomberg TV. However, the British Police let the men out on bail with the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence Taylor, clarifying that the release does not mean the case is closed.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the foiled bomb plot at RAF Fairford, while declining to name it. A UK probe is reportedly examining a possible Iran link after five suspects were released on bail.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (Sep 28) stated that that a foreign actor was involved in a foiled bomb plot targeting the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford airbase on Sunday. He also expressed his shock over UK Police's decision to release the five suspects. Rubio declined to clarify exactly which foreign actor was involved. This comes after a report by the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph claimed that British Counter-terrorism Police are understood to be investigating a possible Iran link. The Fairford airbase is used by both US and UK forces and was used by the US to launch attacks on Iran. What Rubio said? "Suffice it to say that what happened, what almost happened, what could have happened in the UK over the weekend is a very serious situation. It's one that clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor," Rubio said. He also said that Iran had "openly threatened to attack American interests globally. We're going to always take that very seriously. There will be repercussions for that if it ever were to happen or even attempted." Rubio also said that many were "disturbed" by the news. Trump had said that the suspects were looking to do “big damage” but claimed that they had been under US investigation. Also Read: ‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’ What had happened? On Sunday morning, police were called to the airbase, 90 miles (145 km) west of London, by a local farmer who said she had seen three large white vans parked near the base and a group of "hooded and masked men" running into a field nearby. Armed officers from the local force, Gloucestershire Police, responded and arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses. Also Read: All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail Probe in UK British newspaper The Daily Telegraph cites anonymous sources who say Tehran was unlikely to use proxies for this; instead, it was more likely to involve the state directly, but they also refused to rule out a possible Russian sabotage operation or an Islamist plot. However, British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting declined to link an ongoing investigation with Iran, suggesting that it would be “very unwise” for him to speculate. “I don’t want to draw a link between what’s happening in Iran and this incident at this stage. It’s far too early for me to, or indeed anyone else, to speculate on aims and motives,” Wes Streeting told Bloomberg TV. However, the British Police let the men out on bail with the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, Laurence Taylor, clarifying that the release does not mean the case is closed.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a foreign actor was involved in the foiled bomb plot at RAF Fairford, while declining to name it. A UK probe is reportedly examining a possible Iran link after five suspects were released on bail.

US President Donald Trump said American officials held discussions with mediators on Iran on Monday, as diplomatic efforts continue amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump confirmed that the discussions had taken place but declined to provide further details about the talks. Meanwhile, Iranian state media, cited by Al Jazeera, reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was scheduled to meet mediators in New York.&nbsp;&nbsp;The discussions were expected to focus on the latest proposals and developments in the standoff between Tehran and Washington. The diplomatic activity comes days after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway that has become a major focus of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.<h2>Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief</h2>Trump on Monday denied an Axios report claiming that he had offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds as part of efforts to advance negotiations. "Axios just released a story that ‘Trump’ offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran. This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING!," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;Axios reported that Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program. The report cited unnamed US officials. Trump described the report as "a HOAX" and called for the news outlet to withdraw the story. His comments came as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected to meet Qatari mediators in New York on Monday. US and Iranian officials had also met the previous week in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. However, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Monday that Tehran had no further direct talks scheduled with Washington.<h2>Trump's Truth Social post</h2>

<h2>Strait of Hormuz remains key issue</h2>The latest diplomatic developments follow Trump's rejection on Saturday of a proposal from Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On Sunday, Trump told Axios that he expected talks between the two sides to resume in the coming days. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the broader dispute because the narrow waterway normally handles about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.&nbsp;The route has been effectively blockaded by Tehran since the conflict startedwith US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, according to the report. The disruption has also affected energy and consumer prices in the United States. Gas and other product prices have risen sharply since the conflict began, adding to domestic political pressure on the Trump administration ahead of the US midterm elections in November.

Donald Trump confirms US officials held talks with Iran mediators as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz, while denying reports of sanctions relief

US President Donald Trump said American officials held discussions with mediators on Iran on Monday, as diplomatic efforts continue amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump confirmed that the discussions had taken place but declined to provide further details about the talks. Meanwhile, Iranian state media, cited by Al Jazeera, reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was scheduled to meet mediators in New York. The discussions were expected to focus on the latest proposals and developments in the standoff between Tehran and Washington. The diplomatic activity comes days after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway that has become a major focus of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief Trump on Monday denied an Axios report claiming that he had offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds as part of efforts to advance negotiations. "Axios just released a story that ‘Trump’ offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran. This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING!," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Axios reported that Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program. The report cited unnamed US officials. Trump described the report as "a HOAX" and called for the news outlet to withdraw the story. His comments came as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected to meet Qatari mediators in New York on Monday. US and Iranian officials had also met the previous week in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. However, Iran's state news agency IRNA reported on Monday that Tehran had no further direct talks scheduled with Washington. Trump's Truth Social post

Donald Trump confirms US officials held talks with Iran mediators as Tehran-Washington tensions continue, while denying reports of sanctions relief

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that it has scrapped the release of its latest next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra. As per reports, the next-gen AI model was set for an October debut. But why was the release scrapped? Scroll down to find out.<h2>Why has OpenAI scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra?</h2>According to the company, the AI model failed to meet its safety and alignment standards. This comes as both OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and rival Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei earlier this month joined industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development and stronger safety measures.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-ai-super-intelligence-at-un-as-world-leaders-clash-over-how-to-regulate-it-1790129701998">Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it</a>While Astra 6.1 was an improvement over previous models in some aspects, "it didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work it's done," Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said in a statement."We want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that's in the company, or when we ship it to users. But when we ship it to users, we have an extremely high bar in terms of safety and alignment," Jain added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-models-chose-to-harm-humans-to-stop-pain-alarming-study-raises-fresh-safety-questions-1790064496369">AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions</a><h2>AI concerns linger</h2>OpenAI has cautioned that Astra, its flagship GPT-6 model, can occasionally bypass human oversight, while both the company and competitors like Anthropic have come under criticism for experimental AI systems that violated safety measures, including an OpenAI model that gained access to Australia's health system database.Concerns around AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing. Rogue agents built with OpenAI's models have inappropriately accessed websites maintained by US federal agencies, an Australian government health statistics portal and Hugging Face, a repository of AI models.

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its next-generation GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal testing found it failed the company’s safety and alignment standards. The model reportedly showed more deceptive behaviour and sometimes acted beyond authorised limits.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Monday (Sep 28) confirmed that it has scrapped the release of its latest next-generation AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra. As per reports, the next-gen AI model was set for an October debut. But why was the release scrapped? Scroll down to find out. Why has OpenAI scrapped the release of GPT-6.1 Astra? According to the company, the AI model failed to meet its safety and alignment standards. This comes as both OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman and rival Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei earlier this month joined industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development and stronger safety measures. Also read | Trump calls AI ‘Super Intelligence’ at UN as world leaders clash over how to regulate it While Astra 6.1 was an improvement over previous models in some aspects, "it didn't quite meet the bar in terms of staying within scope and authorisation, and how it communicates back to the user about the type of work it's done," Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, said in a statement. "We want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that's in the company, or when we ship it to users. But when we ship it to users, we have an extremely high bar in terms of safety and alignment," Jain added. Also read | AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions AI concerns linger OpenAI has cautioned that Astra, its flagship GPT-6 model, can occasionally bypass human oversight, while both the company and competitors like Anthropic have come under criticism for experimental AI systems that violated safety measures, including an OpenAI model that gained access to Australia's health system database. Concerns around AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing. Rogue agents built with OpenAI's models have inappropriately accessed websites maintained by US federal agencies, an Australian government health statistics portal and Hugging Face, a repository of AI models.

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release its next-generation GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal testing found it failed the company’s safety and alignment standards. The model reportedly showed more deceptive behaviour and sometimes acted beyond authorised limits.

OpenAI scraps GPT-6.1 Astra before launch after safety tests expose troubling behaviour

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially placed notorious gangster Satinderjeet Singh, aka Goldy Brar, on its list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. The FBI said Singh and the imprisoned gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi are charged with ordering the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia.&nbsp;“Singh is a dangerous individual. We have made it a priority to apprehend him, which is why we are adding him to the FBI’s notorious top 10 most wanted list,” said Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.&nbsp;“Singh is known to reside in California and various parts of Canada,” Grandy said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tata-trusts-proposes-tata-sons-rejig-merging-two-firms-with-it-to-avoid-rbi-listing-1790621838665">Tata Trusts proposes Tata Sons rejig, merging two firms with it to avoid RBI listing</a>&nbsp;The announcement marks a major escalation in international law enforcement efforts targeting transnational crime syndicates operating across North America and Asia. Brar, who becomes the 543rd fugitive added to the historic list, faces multiple federal indictments in the United States, including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) conspiracy, extortion, and narcotics trafficking.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brar serves as the primary North American operational leader for the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group. Operating from a prison cell in India via contraband communications, Bishnoi allegedly delegated international operations to trusted lieutenants like Brar. The syndicate has been linked to a trail of violence across North America, including targeted assassinations, kidnappings, armed extortions, and large-scale drug smuggling—including the theft of over 500 kg of cocaine from rival cartels in the Los Angeles region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/indian-origin-chirantan-cj-desai-to-lead-meta-s-enterprise-platform-report-directly-to-zuckerberg-1790611558019">Indian-origin Chirantan ‘CJ’ Desai to lead Meta’s Enterprise Platform, report directly to Zuckerberg</a>&nbsp;Among the most high-profile offences detailed in federal court documents is the June 2023 assassination of Nijjar outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.&nbsp;Bishnoi and Brar are charged with ordering the targeted killing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian authorities designated the Bishnoi syndicate as a terrorist entity in September 2025, highlighting its routine use of public violence and social media threat campaigns to extort individuals within Indian diaspora communities worldwide.&nbsp;Brar’s inclusion in the Top Ten list stems from ‘Operation Hardball’, a years-long multi-agency investigation that unsealed indictments against 37 defendants connected to India-based transnational crime groups in July 2026.&nbsp;While 28 defendants have been located or taken into custody, five key fugitives remain at large along with Brar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-five-men-arrested-near-raf-fairford-over-suspected-bomb-plot-are-uk-nationals-from-london-police-1790603862339">All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail: Police</a>&nbsp;Law enforcement leaders from the FBI, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that placing Brar on the global list ensures his face will be publicised worldwide until he is captured.&nbsp;&nbsp;Considered extremely violent and dangerous, Brar is believed to be hiding in California or Canada. Authorities advise the public to avoid direct interaction and to submit tips directly to the FBI.&nbsp;The reward for Singh is twenty times the $50,000 the FBI offered in July, when he was among 37 defendants charged across three indictments in ‘Operation Hard Ball’, a years-long investigation by the FBI, the RCMP and the Los Angeles Police Department into India-based crime syndicates.

Goldy Brar’s inclusion in the Top Ten list stems from ‘Operation Hardball’, a years-long multi-agency investigation that unsealed indictments against 37 defendants connected to India-based transnational crime groups in July 2026.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially placed notorious gangster Satinderjeet Singh, aka Goldy Brar, on its list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. The FBI said Singh and the imprisoned gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi are charged with ordering the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. “Singh is a dangerous individual. We have made it a priority to apprehend him, which is why we are adding him to the FBI’s notorious top 10 most wanted list,” said Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office. “Singh is known to reside in California and various parts of Canada,” Grandy said. Also Read: Tata Trusts proposes Tata Sons rejig, merging two firms with it to avoid RBI listing The announcement marks a major escalation in international law enforcement efforts targeting transnational crime syndicates operating across North America and Asia. Brar, who becomes the 543rd fugitive added to the historic list, faces multiple federal indictments in the United States, including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) conspiracy, extortion, and narcotics trafficking. Brar serves as the primary North American operational leader for the Lawrence Bishnoi Organised Crime Group. Operating from a prison cell in India via contraband communications, Bishnoi allegedly delegated international operations to trusted lieutenants like Brar. The syndicate has been linked to a trail of violence across North America, including targeted assassinations, kidnappings, armed extortions, and large-scale drug smuggling—including the theft of over 500 kg of cocaine from rival cartels in the Los Angeles region. Also Read: Indian-origin Chirantan ‘CJ’ Desai to lead Meta’s Enterprise Platform, report directly to Zuckerberg Among the most high-profile offences detailed in federal court documents is the June 2023 assassination of Nijjar outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia. Bishnoi and Brar are charged with ordering the targeted killing. Canadian authorities designated the Bishnoi syndicate as a terrorist entity in September 2025, highlighting its routine use of public violence and social media threat campaigns to extort individuals within Indian diaspora communities worldwide. Brar’s inclusion in the Top Ten list stems from ‘Operation Hardball’, a years-long multi-agency investigation that unsealed indictments against 37 defendants connected to India-based transnational crime groups in July 2026. While 28 defendants have been located or taken into custody, five key fugitives remain at large along with Brar. Also Read: All five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected bomb plot released on bail: Police Law enforcement leaders from the FBI, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that placing Brar on the global list ensures his face will be publicised worldwide until he is captured. Considered extremely violent and dangerous, Brar is believed to be hiding in California or Canada. Authorities advise the public to avoid direct interaction and to submit tips directly to the FBI. The reward for Singh is twenty times the $50,000 the FBI offered in July, when he was among 37 defendants charged across three indictments in ‘Operation Hard Ball’, a years-long investigation by the FBI, the RCMP and the Los Angeles Police Department into India-based crime syndicates.

Goldy Brar’s inclusion in the Top Ten list stems from ‘Operation Hardball’, a years-long multi-agency investigation that unsealed indictments against 37 defendants connected to India-based transnational crime groups in July 2026.&nbsp;

FBI adds fugitive Goldy Brar to its list of 10 most wanted, offers $1 million reward

Washington and Beijing have officially announced a "30-for-30" trade framework and published a list of goods that the US and China could tax at lower rates. The list covers about $30bn worth of "non-sensitive" goods on each side. This comes following the trade deal struck at last week's summit between the US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping. The US have listed 77 categories of Chinese goods while China have listed 1,619 categories of American products. Neither nation has specified the exact new tariff percentages or an absolute activation date.Under the new Board of Trade, the two countries will consider the products "with a view toward providing reduced tariff treatment to those goods in a reciprocal manner."&nbsp;"The Trump Administration will continue to pursue fair, balanced, and reciprocal trade with China by ensuring compliance with commitments on agricultural and energy purchases, pursuing balanced trade in non-sensitive goods, and securing market access for American farmers, manufacturers, businesses, and workers," said US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a statement.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-stock-market-crash-sensex-nifty-six-month-low-oil-fpi-rupee-1790610541704">Indian stock market crashes, 7.4 lakh crore wiped out: What is driving the fall?</a><h2>What items are in the lists?</h2>China's list is dominated by food and farm goods, from beef, pork, poultry and seafood to cheese, grains, corn, wheat, butter, wine, and whiskey. The list also features around 150 varieties of wood and timber products. China will also import $10 million worth of US coal annually across both 2027 and 2028. China will also import high-value medical technology such as MRI scanners, pacemakers, surgical robots, and stents. However, US Soybeans, historically the largest American agricultural export to China, were excluded from the tariff cuts, it appears only as seeds for planting.The US list is far shorter; it features Chinese consumer commodities like toys, children's car seats, and holiday or Christmas decorations, microwave ovens, toasters, coffee makers, bed linen, tennis balls and fishing hooks.The Chinese Ministry of Commerce officially confirmed the product lists on Monday, saying that the sides would discuss “a reciprocal tariff reduction framework of $30 billion for $30 billion, aiming to reach a consensus”.“This arrangement will help stabilise China-US trade, create better conditions for Chinese exports of relevant products to the US, meet domestic market demand, and strengthen trade cooperation in agricultural products, energy, manufactured goods, and consumer goods,” the ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;

The US and China have unveiled lists covering $30 billion of goods each for possible reciprocal tariff cuts under a new ‘30-for-30’ trade framework.

Washington and Beijing have officially announced a "30-for-30" trade framework and published a list of goods that the US and China could tax at lower rates. The list covers about $30bn worth of "non-sensitive" goods on each side. This comes following the trade deal struck at last week's summit between the US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping. The US have listed 77 categories of Chinese goods while China have listed 1,619 categories of American products. Neither nation has specified the exact new tariff percentages or an absolute activation date. Under the new Board of Trade, the two countries will consider the products "with a view toward providing reduced tariff treatment to those goods in a reciprocal manner." "The Trump Administration will continue to pursue fair, balanced, and reciprocal trade with China by ensuring compliance with commitments on agricultural and energy purchases, pursuing balanced trade in non-sensitive goods, and securing market access for American farmers, manufacturers, businesses, and workers," said US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a statement. Also Read: Indian stock market crashes, 7.4 lakh crore wiped out: What is driving the fall? What items are in the lists? China's list is dominated by food and farm goods, from beef, pork, poultry and seafood to cheese, grains, corn, wheat, butter, wine, and whiskey. The list also features around 150 varieties of wood and timber products. China will also import $10 million worth of US coal annually across both 2027 and 2028. China will also import high-value medical technology such as MRI scanners, pacemakers, surgical robots, and stents. However, US Soybeans, historically the largest American agricultural export to China, were excluded from the tariff cuts, it appears only as seeds for planting. The US list is far shorter; it features Chinese consumer commodities like toys, children's car seats, and holiday or Christmas decorations, microwave ovens, toasters, coffee makers, bed linen, tennis balls and fishing hooks. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce officially confirmed the product lists on Monday, saying that the sides would discuss “a reciprocal tariff reduction framework of $30 billion for $30 billion, aiming to reach a consensus”. “This arrangement will help stabilise China-US trade, create better conditions for Chinese exports of relevant products to the US, meet domestic market demand, and strengthen trade cooperation in agricultural products, energy, manufactured goods, and consumer goods,” the ministry said in a statement.

The US and China have unveiled lists covering $30 billion of goods each for possible reciprocal tariff cuts under a new ‘30-for-30’ trade framework.

US, China unveil ‘30-for-30’ trade framework: Which goods could get lower tariffs?

The fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Kyiv and multiple other cities came under a fresh wave of attacks.Meanwhile, Russia warned that Ukraine would face retribution for its massive drone attacks during its parliamentary elections.Take a look at these visuals.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of conducting a drone strike at the country's National Academy of Sciences, located in the centre of Kyiv.Local authorities said that one woman was killed, whereas three others were wounded in this strike, which triggered a fire.Zelensky also claimed that civilian infrastructure in other cities was targeted as well.According to him, Russia launched around 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and other missiles at Ukraine over the past week alone.In another attack on the Ukrainian capital, a cafe located in a building opposite a fuel station was hit, leaving three people injured.Firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the flames and assess the damage.Also, at least four people were killed and 19 others were wounded in a Russian strike on an office building in Dnipro city.Rescuers evacuated around 49 people from the burning building.A nine-storey residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv was also damaged during Russian strikes.At least 35 people, including 10 children, were injured.Visuals showed rescuers clearing the rubble, while the injured were carried to ambulances.Russia, though, remained firm on continuing its attacks, citing no room for compromise on its national interests.On the other hand, Ukraine claimed to have struck two defence plants in the Russian cities of Tula and Voronezh.Zelensky added that Russia's oil facilities in Krasnodar and a target in the Black Sea were also hit.Earlier in the day, defence ministers of EU member states met in Brussels for a meeting of the European Defence Agency Steering Board.Claiming that Russia is planning acts of sabotage and attacks targeting European countries, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the bloc would propose an emergency protocol for responding to hybrid threats from Russia.On this occasion, she also hit out at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, rejecting his German counterpart's calls to step back from what she described as a dangerous path of escalation.The EU also imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 17 entities for their involvement in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.Meanwhile, in an apparent reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Pope Leo slammed what he termed as a senseless slaughter, claiming countless civilian lives daily.Questioning whether countries are truly making creative efforts to foster world peace, he called for a compromise to end the war.With no let-up in attacks by Moscow, Zelensky appealed to Ukraine's allies to ensure that Russia is held accountable for its aggression and faces real consequences.

Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, while Kyiv claimed strikes on Russian defence plants as the war escalated further.

The fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Kyiv and multiple other cities came under a fresh wave of attacks. Meanwhile, Russia warned that Ukraine would face retribution for its massive drone attacks during its parliamentary elections. Take a look at these visuals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of conducting a drone strike at the country's National Academy of Sciences, located in the centre of Kyiv. Local authorities said that one woman was killed, whereas three others were wounded in this strike, which triggered a fire. Zelensky also claimed that civilian infrastructure in other cities was targeted as well. According to him, Russia launched around 3,900 drones, aerial bombs and other missiles at Ukraine over the past week alone. In another attack on the Ukrainian capital, a cafe located in a building opposite a fuel station was hit, leaving three people injured. Firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the flames and assess the damage. Also, at least four people were killed and 19 others were wounded in a Russian strike on an office building in Dnipro city. Rescuers evacuated around 49 people from the burning building. A nine-storey residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv was also damaged during Russian strikes. At least 35 people, including 10 children, were injured. Visuals showed rescuers clearing the rubble, while the injured were carried to ambulances. Russia, though, remained firm on continuing its attacks, citing no room for compromise on its national interests. On the other hand, Ukraine claimed to have struck two defence plants in the Russian cities of Tula and Voronezh. Zelensky added that Russia's oil facilities in Krasnodar and a target in the Black Sea were also hit. Earlier in the day, defence ministers of EU member states met in Brussels for a meeting of the European Defence Agency Steering Board. Claiming that Russia is planning acts of sabotage and attacks targeting European countries, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the bloc would propose an emergency protocol for responding to hybrid threats from Russia. On this occasion, she also hit out at Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, rejecting his German counterpart's calls to step back from what she described as a dangerous path of escalation. The EU also imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 17 entities for their involvement in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. Meanwhile, in an apparent reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Pope Leo slammed what he termed as a senseless slaughter, claiming countless civilian lives daily. Questioning whether countries are truly making creative efforts to foster world peace, he called for a compromise to end the war. With no let-up in attacks by Moscow, Zelensky appealed to Ukraine's allies to ensure that Russia is held accountable for its aggression and faces real consequences.

Russia launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, while Kyiv claimed strikes on Russian defence plants as the war escalated further.

Russia's strikes on Kyiv & Dnipro cause multiple fatalities, Zelensky warns of retaliation | Gravitas

Election season is upon Israel.The country is scheduled to vote in less than one month, in a poll that is extremely pivotal to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's career.But Bibi is not in the news for an election-related development. Rather, it is a so-called secret visit to the UAE over the weekend that is grabbing eyeballs.There has been no government announcement from either country, but as more and more reports emerge, the reason for this sudden visit is raising several questions.On Sunday, reports first surfaced in the Israeli media saying that Netanyahu had made a short, unannounced visit to meet with Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.The visit reportedly lasted just a few hours.However, no other details emerged until a few hours ago.Before we get into that development, the context and timeline are important here.Just a few days ago, reports emerged of the UAE allegedly warning Israel about Hamas' plan to carry out an attack.Reports, citing a book written by two investigative journalists, detailed how MBZ himself allegedly warned Bibi about the now-slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's intent and plan to carry out an attack.Netanyahu has denied receiving any such intelligence ahead of the October 7 attacks, while the UAE has declined to directly address the reports.Now, there is a report by The Times of Israel which claims that Israel's prime minister flew to the UAE on Sunday to ask Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to deny the reports about the alleged intelligence sharing, which have come under renewed scrutiny.Sources cited by The Times of Israel and the Associated Press say the meeting focused on the reports that bin Zayed had warned Netanyahu about a looming Hamas attack ahead of October 7. The UAE's Foreign Ministry has declined to comment directly on the reported meeting. However, it has said that the country maintains “open and direct lines of communication” with Israel and shares relevant intelligence.Remember, the UAE and Israel normalised relations in 2020 under the Abraham Accords.The developments also overlap with separate reports of Egypt sharing intelligence with Israel.According to The Wall Street Journal, Egypt conveyed at least three separate warnings to Israel about signs of an impending attack from Gaza. These reportedly included a secret visit by Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel and a phone call to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the attack.According to officials cited by the newspaper, Kamel secretly travelled to Israel around two weeks before October 7 and warned that Hamas appeared to be preparing for a major attack.But the Egyptian warning reportedly did not include a specific date, targets or detailed information about the scale of the planned operation.And The Wall Street Journal says the warnings continued.In the days before October 7, Kamel reportedly called Netanyahu again, warning of signs of an impending attack.These fresh reports are also raising new questions over what Israel knew in the weeks before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.Netanyahu has repeatedly denied personally receiving advance warnings of the October 7 attack. He has also blamed Israeli security officials for failing to adequately alert him to the threat. On Monday, Netanyahu again denied reports that he had personally spoken with Abbas Kamel or received an Egyptian warning.The Israeli government has faced continued scrutiny over the intelligence and security failures surrounding the Hamas assault, which killed about 1,200 people in Israel and saw around 250 people taken hostage during the attack.The latest reports are particularly significant because they come amid renewed political debate in Israel over the government's handling of the events leading up to October 7.

Netanyahu reportedly flew to the UAE to seek a denial over claims that MBZ warned him about a Hamas attack before October 7. Netanyahu denies receiving the warning.

Election season is upon Israel. The country is scheduled to vote in less than one month, in a poll that is extremely pivotal to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's career. But Bibi is not in the news for an election-related development. Rather, it is a so-called secret visit to the UAE over the weekend that is grabbing eyeballs. There has been no government announcement from either country, but as more and more reports emerge, the reason for this sudden visit is raising several questions. On Sunday, reports first surfaced in the Israeli media saying that Netanyahu had made a short, unannounced visit to meet with Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit reportedly lasted just a few hours. However, no other details emerged until a few hours ago. Before we get into that development, the context and timeline are important here. Just a few days ago, reports emerged of the UAE allegedly warning Israel about Hamas' plan to carry out an attack. Reports, citing a book written by two investigative journalists, detailed how MBZ himself allegedly warned Bibi about the now-slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's intent and plan to carry out an attack. Netanyahu has denied receiving any such intelligence ahead of the October 7 attacks, while the UAE has declined to directly address the reports. Now, there is a report by The Times of Israel which claims that Israel's prime minister flew to the UAE on Sunday to ask Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to deny the reports about the alleged intelligence sharing, which have come under renewed scrutiny. Sources cited by The Times of Israel and the Associated Press say the meeting focused on the reports that bin Zayed had warned Netanyahu about a looming Hamas attack ahead of October 7. The UAE's Foreign Ministry has declined to comment directly on the reported meeting. However, it has said that the country maintains “open and direct lines of communication” with Israel and shares relevant intelligence. Remember, the UAE and Israel normalised relations in 2020 under the Abraham Accords. The developments also overlap with separate reports of Egypt sharing intelligence with Israel. According to The Wall Street Journal, Egypt conveyed at least three separate warnings to Israel about signs of an impending attack from Gaza. These reportedly included a secret visit by Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel and a phone call to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the attack. According to officials cited by the newspaper, Kamel secretly travelled to Israel around two weeks before October 7 and warned that Hamas appeared to be preparing for a major attack. But the Egyptian warning reportedly did not include a specific date, targets or detailed information about the scale of the planned operation. And The Wall Street Journal says the warnings continued. In the days before October 7, Kamel reportedly called Netanyahu again, warning of signs of an impending attack. These fresh reports are also raising new questions over what Israel knew in the weeks before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied personally receiving advance warnings of the October 7 attack. He has also blamed Israeli security officials for failing to adequately alert him to the threat. On Monday, Netanyahu again denied reports that he had personally spoken with Abbas Kamel or received an Egyptian warning. The Israeli government has faced continued scrutiny over the intelligence and security failures surrounding the Hamas assault, which killed about 1,200 people in Israel and saw around 250 people taken hostage during the attack. The latest reports are particularly significant because they come amid renewed political debate in Israel over the government's handling of the events leading up to October 7.

Netanyahu reportedly flew to the UAE to seek a denial of claims that MBZ warned him about a Hamas attack before October 7. Netanyahu denies receiving the warning.

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Andrew Bailey, FBI co-Deputy Director, has resigned on Monday (September 28) after a short and tumultuous period sharing the duties as No. 2 to Kash Patel, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. He served as Republican attorney general and is also a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg confirmed that the resignation takes effect October 2. The report also indicates that his resignation was an internal personnel decision. About his departure, Bailey said in a post on social media, “I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organisational accountability, and restore public trust in this institution of excellence.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-says-enemy-forces-will-soon-be-driven-out-of-arabian-sea-1790598022820">EU seeks more warships for Red Sea mission as Bab al-Mandeb security worsens</a> Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House. He is stepping down just three days after the bureau reassigned two senior counterterrorism supervisors over how they handled an investigation into allegedly harassing phone calls to Katie Miller, wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller. Bailey had shared the deputy director role with Christopher Raia, a former head of the FBI's New York field office. Raia himself took the post after Dan Bongino, the Trump administration's original choice for the job, stepped down in January. An FBI spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The resignation also arrives as Patel continues to draw criticism from Democrats over his time leading the FBI, during which they say he has redirected the bureau's priorities to serve the president's personal wishes. Bailey also helped supervise investigations related to elections and was on hand earlier this year when agents took possession of 2020 election ballots in Georgia.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kill-trump-banner-displayed-beside-zolfaghar-missiles-shahed-drone-in-tehran-1790604553256">'Kill Trump' banner displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles, Shahed drone in Tehran</a>

Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House. 

Andrew Bailey, FBI co-Deputy Director, has resigned on Monday (September 28) after a short and tumultuous period sharing the duties as No. 2 to Kash Patel, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. He served as Republican attorney general and is also a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg confirmed that the resignation takes effect October 2. The report also indicates that his resignation was an internal personnel decision. About his departure, Bailey said in a post on social media, “I am confident Director Patel will continue to reform the FBI, combat violent crime, defend the homeland, ensure strong organisational accountability, and restore public trust in this institution of excellence.” Also read: EU seeks more warships for Red Sea mission as Bab al-Mandeb security worsens Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House. He is stepping down just three days after the bureau reassigned two senior counterterrorism supervisors over how they handled an investigation into allegedly harassing phone calls to Katie Miller, wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller. Bailey had shared the deputy director role with Christopher Raia, a former head of the FBI's New York field office. Raia himself took the post after Dan Bongino, the Trump administration's original choice for the job, stepped down in January. An FBI spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The resignation also arrives as Patel continues to draw criticism from Democrats over his time leading the FBI, during which they say he has redirected the bureau's priorities to serve the president's personal wishes. Bailey also helped supervise investigations related to elections and was on hand earlier this year when agents took possession of 2020 election ballots in Georgia. Also read: 'Kill Trump' banner displayed beside Zolfaghar missiles, Shahed drone in Tehran

Bailey's departure comes after several agents and veteran FBI officials have been removed or pushed out following their role in cases that displeased the White House.&nbsp;

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