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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday to credit US President Donald Trump for what he described as a ‘timely intervention’ during the 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan.Sharif also raised the Kashmir issue and referred to Pakistan's account of the May 2025 conflict, portraying Islamabad's actions during the confrontation as a success. During the speech, Indian diplomat R Srinivas was seen laughing as Sharif spoke about Pakistan's claimed ‘victory’ during the conflict. Sharif thanked Trump for his resolute and visionary leadership, saying the American leader's intervention saved hundreds of millions of lives in South Asia. Trump has repeatedly claimed, including in his address to the UN General Assembly this week, that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention.<h2>Shehbaz Sharif raises Kashmir at UN</h2>India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. In his roughly 23-minute address, Sharif argued that a ‘just and fair solution’ to the Kashmir issue was necessary to ensure South Asia does not return to the brink seen during the 2025 conflict. India has repeatedly rejected Pakistan's assertions on Kashmir at the UN General Assembly and other UN platforms. New Delhi maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. India is expected to exercise its Right of Reply to Sharif's address, as it has done in previous years, with a diplomat from India's Permanent Mission to the UN responding to Pakistan's remarks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/a-terrorist-country-is-asking-me-that-question-jaishankar-hits-back-at-pakistani-journalist-at-un-flags-attacks-on-commercial-shipping-1790360879334">'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Indian diplomat R. Srinivas laughs off as Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins claiming about Pakistani &quot;victory&quot; during May 2025 conflict during UN Speech <a href="https://t.co/ijxXHxRebY">pic.twitter.com/ijxXHxRebY</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://x.com/sidhant/status/2103549088499405275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India-Pakistan conflict claims</h2>Sharif's speech placed considerable emphasis on Pakistan's account of the 2025 confrontation with India, including Islamabad's claims about the outcome of the conflict. The reaction from Indian diplomat R Srinivas, seen laughing while Sharif spoke about Pakistan's claimed "victory", became a notable moment from the UN session.<h2>Sharif mentions Indus Waters Treaty</h2>Sharif also referred to the Indus Waters Treaty, which India has placed in abeyance. India has said the treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border and other forms of terrorism. New Delhi announced the decision as part of a series of diplomatic and economic measures following the Pahalgam terror attack.<h2>Sharif highlights Pakistan's US-Iran diplomacy</h2>During his address, Sharif also spoke about Pakistan's efforts to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. "Pakistan chose to act swiftly through concerted efforts. Pakistan successfully brought Washington and Tehran under one roof in Islamabad. From the Islamabad talks to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, many historic steps were taken to bring an end to this serious conflict," he said.&nbsp;India is expected to respond to Sharif's remarks through its Right of Reply at the UN, including on issues relating to Kashmir, terrorism and the 2025 conflict.

Shehbaz Sharif praises Trump and raises Kashmir at UNGA while Indian diplomat R. Srinivas is seen laughing as Pakistan’s claimed 2025 conflict victory is discussed

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif used his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday to credit US President Donald Trump for what he described as a ‘timely intervention’ during the 2025 conflict between India and Pakistan. Sharif also raised the Kashmir issue and referred to Pakistan's account of the May 2025 conflict, portraying Islamabad's actions during the confrontation as a success. During the speech, Indian diplomat R Srinivas was seen laughing as Sharif spoke about Pakistan's claimed ‘victory’ during the conflict. Sharif thanked Trump for his resolute and visionary leadership, saying the American leader's intervention saved hundreds of millions of lives in South Asia. Trump has repeatedly claimed, including in his address to the UN General Assembly this week, that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention. Shehbaz Sharif raises Kashmir at UN India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. In his roughly 23-minute address, Sharif argued that a ‘just and fair solution’ to the Kashmir issue was necessary to ensure South Asia does not return to the brink seen during the 2025 conflict. India has repeatedly rejected Pakistan's assertions on Kashmir at the UN General Assembly and other UN platforms. New Delhi maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. India is expected to exercise its Right of Reply to Sharif's address, as it has done in previous years, with a diplomat from India's Permanent Mission to the UN responding to Pakistan's remarks. Also Read: 'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping Watch the video here

Shehbaz Sharif praises Donald Trump and claims Pakistan’s 2025 conflict victory at UN, as Indian diplomat R Srinivas is seen laughing during his speech

WATCH | As Shehbaz Sharif claims Pakistan’s ‘victory’ during 2025 conflict, Indian diplomat R Srinivas laughs at UN

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Sept 26) that Moscow is considering whether to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.&nbsp;“On proposals to resume negotiations, yes, they are all on the table, and it is all possible -- but after everything they've done, we will give careful thought to what steps we need to take in response,” Putin said.&nbsp;The statement comes as US President Donald Trump has stepped up efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine. Trump sent his special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow in early September, where they held talks with Putin. Subsequently, the US president extended an invitation to Putin to attend the G20 meeting later this year, which America is hosting in Miami.&nbsp;Ending the war was also a promise made by Trump during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election.&nbsp;On the invitation, the Kremlin said no decision had been taken yet on whether Putin would travel to Miami for the summit.&nbsp;“We certainly receive this kind of invitation with appreciation. We value this invitation. It will be considered... and a decision will then be made,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/a-terrorist-country-is-asking-me-that-question-jaishankar-hits-back-at-pakistani-journalist-at-un-flags-attacks-on-commercial-shipping-1790360879334">'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping</a><h3>Putin rules out conflict with Europe</h3>Putin also said Russia was not preparing for any kind of conflict with Europe, following warnings from some European NATO members about possible Russian attacks on alliance territory.&nbsp;“Many in Europe talk about expecting an attack from Russia and therefore believe they must themselves prepare for hostilities, for a war with Russia. I want to emphasise once again: we are not preparing for any kind of hostilities with Europe,” Putin told reporters.&nbsp;Several of Ukraine's European allies have expressed concern about potential covert Russian attacks on their territory as the war in Ukraine continues.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Germany accused Moscow of planning a drone attack at Leipzig airport in August, while Poland warned that Russia could fire drones and missiles at countries supporting Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said proposals to resume direct talks with Ukraine remain possible, but Moscow will carefully consider its next steps following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Sept 26) that Moscow is considering whether to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. “On proposals to resume negotiations, yes, they are all on the table, and it is all possible -- but after everything they've done, we will give careful thought to what steps we need to take in response,” Putin said. The statement comes as US President Donald Trump has stepped up efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine. Trump sent his special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow in early September, where they held talks with Putin. Subsequently, the US president extended an invitation to Putin to attend the G20 meeting later this year, which America is hosting in Miami. Ending the war was also a promise made by Trump during his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. On the invitation, the Kremlin said no decision had been taken yet on whether Putin would travel to Miami for the summit. “We certainly receive this kind of invitation with appreciation. We value this invitation. It will be considered... and a decision will then be made,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Also Read: 'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping Putin rules out conflict with Europe Putin also said Russia was not preparing for any kind of conflict with Europe, following warnings from some European NATO members about possible Russian attacks on alliance territory. “Many in Europe talk about expecting an attack from Russia and therefore believe they must themselves prepare for hostilities, for a war with Russia. I want to emphasise once again: we are not preparing for any kind of hostilities with Europe,” Putin told reporters. Several of Ukraine's European allies have expressed concern about potential covert Russian attacks on their territory as the war in Ukraine continues. Earlier this month, Germany accused Moscow of planning a drone attack at Leipzig airport in August, while Poland warned that Russia could fire drones and missiles at countries supporting Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said proposals to resume direct talks with Ukraine remain possible, but Moscow will carefully consider its next steps following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory.

‘It is all possible’: Putin weighs next steps on Ukraine talks, rules out Europe conflict

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded sharply to a journalist who questioned when the Indian government would stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan. “A terrorist country is asking me that question?” Jaishankar said in response. The exchange took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Following his response, Jaishankar and other delegates left the room while the journalist continued speaking. India has repeatedly maintained that Pakistani or Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been responsible for several attacks in India over the years. On April 22, 2025, terrorists based in Pakistan attacked the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people, including one Nepali national, and left several others injured.<h2>Watch the video here</h2>

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<h2>Jaishankar raises concern over attacks on commercial ships</h2>During the 81st UN General Assembly session, Jaishankar also raised concerns over repeated attacks targeting commercial vessels and seafarers in the Gulf, Red Sea and Black Sea. Speaking at the ‘Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers’, Jaishankar said India and Liberia had joined efforts to draw international attention to the safety and security of ships and seafarers. "We are gathered here this morning with a strong resolve on a very important issue. India, as a major source of seafarers, and Liberia, as the largest shipping registry, have come together to highlight the safety and security of shipping and seafarers," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;He referred to the recent attack on the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier MV Cape Dao in the Gulf of Oman, in which an Indian sailor was killed. "Just two days ago, an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier, MV Cape Dow, was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. An Indian sailor lost his life," he said. Jaishankar also cited the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia, which was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in an Indian crew member being reported missing.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/totally-unacceptable-trump-warns-xi-over-china-s-support-for-iran-1790356081107">‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump warns Xi over China’s support for Iran</a>&nbsp;According to Jaishankar, the incidents could no longer be considered isolated events, with commercial vessels and seafarers facing repeated attacks across important maritime routes. “These, regrettably, are no longer exceptional occurrences. In the last few months, commercial shipping and mariners have been subjected to repeated attacks in the Gulf, the Red Sea, and its vicinity," he said. The External Affairs Minister also highlighted attacks involving civilian vessels in the Black Sea, including MV Omorfi and MV Golden Leo.&nbsp;“MV Omorfi was hit in Russian territorial waters on 18 July, and its chief officer, an Indian national, was killed. The following day, MV Golden Leo was struck after leaving Odessa, and four Indian seafarers lost their lives.” Jaishankar said the incidents had affected people from several countries, with seafarers of different nationalities among those killed or affected.&nbsp;He stressed that attacks disrupting maritime trade and resulting in civilian deaths could not be justified and urged countries to cooperate in preventing further incidents. “These actions that disrupt maritime commerce and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible. We are here to not just highlight this dangerous trend, but to urge the international community to close ranks and deter such attacks,” he said.

S Jaishankar responds to a terrorism question at the UN and flags growing attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers across key waterways

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded sharply to a journalist who questioned when the Indian government would stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan. “A terrorist country is asking me that question?” Jaishankar said in response. The exchange took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Following his response, Jaishankar and other delegates left the room while the journalist continued speaking. India has repeatedly maintained that Pakistani or Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been responsible for several attacks in India over the years. On April 22, 2025, terrorists based in Pakistan attacked the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people, including one Nepali national, and left several others injured. Watch the video here

Jaishankar responds sharply to a terrorism question at the United Nations and raises concern over repeated attacks on commercial ships and Indian seafarers

'A terrorist country is asking me that question?': Jaishankar hits back at Pakistani journalist at UN; flags attacks on commercial shipping

The Trump-Xi summit looks like a grand diplomatic breakthrough.But strip away the red carpets, military pageantry and carefully choreographed handshakes, and the substance is remarkably negligible.Yes, the two sides have extended their trade truce by another two months. But this is not a new settlement. It's essentially a pause, even as the hard questions remain. Tariffs, Chinese weapons supply to Iran, rare-earth supplies, technology restrictions and market access.The optics are bigger than the outcomes.There was no major breakthrough on Taiwan. Xi drew the red line, Trump has not budged from America's relationship with Taiwan.No substantive agreement on AI either, despite the world's top tech CEOs present at the White House state banquet. Xi says AI must remain under human control, while Trump has dismissed AI safety concerns as fake.No resolution over Iran, even though Trump wants China to convince Iran on a peace deal.Essentially, no durable framework that fundamentally changes the trajectory of U.S.-China strategic competition has been agreed upon.In other words, this was less a summit that solved problems than a summit that managed them.And that brings me to what is called the Thucydides Trap. Xi himself invoked the concept in May this year. The idea that when a rising power challenges an established power, fear, insecurity and competition can lead to a clash.The irony is that both leaders can publicly call for stability while simultaneously competing across trade, technology, military power and geopolitics.So beyond the camera lights and press statements, the fundamental U.S.-China rivalry remains.

Despite red carpets, military pageantry, and a trade truce extension, the Trump-Xi summit yielded little substance, leaving core conflicts over Taiwan, AI, rare earths, and Iran unresolved.

The Trump-Xi summit looks like a grand diplomatic breakthrough. But strip away the red carpets, military pageantry and carefully choreographed handshakes, and the substance is remarkably negligible. Yes, the two sides have extended their trade truce by another two months. But this is not a new settlement. It's essentially a pause, even as the hard questions remain. Tariffs, Chinese weapons supply to Iran, rare-earth supplies, technology restrictions and market access. The optics are bigger than the outcomes. There was no major breakthrough on Taiwan. Xi drew the red line, Trump has not budged from America's relationship with Taiwan. No substantive agreement on AI either, despite the world's top tech CEOs present at the White House state banquet. Xi says AI must remain under human control, while Trump has dismissed AI safety concerns as fake. No resolution over Iran, even though Trump wants China to convince Iran on a peace deal. Essentially, no durable framework that fundamentally changes the trajectory of U.S.-China strategic competition has been agreed upon. In other words, this was less a summit that solved problems than a summit that managed them. And that brings me to what is called the Thucydides Trap. Xi himself invoked the concept in May this year. The idea that when a rising power challenges an established power, fear, insecurity and competition can lead to a clash. The irony is that both leaders can publicly call for stability while simultaneously competing across trade, technology, military power and geopolitics. So beyond the camera lights and press statements, the fundamental U.S.-China rivalry remains.

Despite red carpets, military pageantry, and a trade truce extension, the Trump-Xi summit yielded little substance, leaving core conflicts over Taiwan, AI, rare earths, and Iran unresolved.&nbsp;

Trump-Xi Summit: Grand Diplomatic Optics, But Little Substance

US President Donald Trump said Friday (Sep 25) that he discussed the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s three-day state visit to Washington, as the United States pressed Beijing over allegations of support for Tehran.“We did, we did,” Trump told reporters when asked whether Iran had come up in his talks with Xi. The US president made the remarks while showing Xi around the National Archives in Washington on the final day of the visit.Trump was also asked whether he expected progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route affected by the conflict.“I think we’re going to do great,” Trump said.<h2>US warns against support for Iran</h2>US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had made Washington’s position clear during his discussions with Xi, telling the Chinese leader that direct or indirect assistance to Iran was “totally unacceptable.” He made the remarks in an interview with CNBC on Friday (Sep 25).Asked by Fox News whether that meant China would stop assisting Tehran, Perdue said Washington had received assurances from Beijing.“We’ve seen movement ... on that already. That’s what the commitment is. They assured us yesterday they’re not doing that,” Perdue told the network’s “America’s Newsroom” programme.Trump and Xi did not take formal questions during the three-day state visit.<h2>Earlier allegations over China</h2>Earlier this month, Trump dismissed a report alleging that Iran obtained satellite imagery of a US-linked base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three US troops there in July.“They basically do what we do,” Trump said on September 13. “When they say China spies on us, I say you’re right and we spy on them too.”

Trump said he discussed Iran with Xi Jinping, as US Ambassador David Perdue said Washington warned Beijing that direct or indirect support for Tehran is “totally unacceptable.”

US President Donald Trump said Friday (Sep 25) that he discussed the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s three-day state visit to Washington, as the United States pressed Beijing over allegations of support for Tehran. “We did, we did,” Trump told reporters when asked whether Iran had come up in his talks with Xi. The US president made the remarks while showing Xi around the National Archives in Washington on the final day of the visit. Trump was also asked whether he expected progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route affected by the conflict. “I think we’re going to do great,” Trump said. US warns against support for Iran US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had made Washington’s position clear during his discussions with Xi, telling the Chinese leader that direct or indirect assistance to Iran was “totally unacceptable.” He made the remarks in an interview with CNBC on Friday (Sep 25). Asked by Fox News whether that meant China would stop assisting Tehran, Perdue said Washington had received assurances from Beijing. “We’ve seen movement ... on that already. That’s what the commitment is. They assured us yesterday they’re not doing that,” Perdue told the network’s “America’s Newsroom” programme. Trump and Xi did not take formal questions during the three-day state visit. Earlier allegations over China Earlier this month, Trump dismissed a report alleging that Iran obtained satellite imagery of a US-linked base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three US troops there in July. “They basically do what we do,” Trump said on September 13. “When they say China spies on us, I say you’re right and we spy on them too.”

Trump said he discussed Iran with Xi Jinping, as US Ambassador David Perdue said Washington warned Beijing that direct or indirect support for Tehran is “totally unacceptable.”

‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump warns Xi over China’s support for Iran

Over a month after the Iran-US MOU expired, tensions remain high in West Asia. While Trump threatened annihilation of Iran, Pezeshkian stressed that Tehran won't surrender.&nbsp;Although Iran has now proposed a 7-day plan to end the war, it is also flexing its strength.Take a look at these visuals.&nbsp;As part of a nationwide mobilisation campaign, thousands of Iranians took part in a mass drill in south-eastern Iran's Kerman province.&nbsp;Crowds were seen carrying the national flag and a huge poster of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.&nbsp;Also, a rally called 'Sacrifice for Iran' was held in Tehran.&nbsp;According to Iranian authorities, 40,000 motorcyclists took part in this rally from Imam Hossein Square to Azadi Square.&nbsp;On the diplomatic front too, Iran has been making a concerted attempt.&nbsp;For the first time since June, the US and Iran engaged in lengthy talks, mediated by Qatar.&nbsp;According to Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Tehran was willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US meets certain conditions.&nbsp;He added that these conditions were outlined in the MOU signed by Trump.&nbsp;According to reports, the proposal entails the US lifting sanctions on Iran's oil exports, ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon and releasing some of Iran's frozen assets.&nbsp;In return, Iran has reportedly agreed to resume talks on multiple issues including its nuclear programme.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hails-very-positive-us-china-talks-as-xi-hints-at-more-meetings-this-year-1790353599662">Trump hails ‘very positive’ US-China talks as Xi hints at more meetings this year</a>&nbsp;Now, the seriousness of this endeavour is evident from the fact that Araghchi is staying back in New York over the weekend in anticipation of an American response.&nbsp;At a time when Xi Jinping is on a state visit to the US, Iran's Foreign Minister revealed that China had agreed to its proposal.&nbsp;Now, Araghchi also added that he would like the deal to go through before the midterm polls.This is seen as an off-ramp for Trump, as Republicans are facing a tough challenge in the midterm polls due to rising energy prices, triggered by the West Asia war.&nbsp;Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian placed the onus on ending the war squarely on America.&nbsp;He also vowed to respond strongly to any aggression and resist US pressure until the very end.&nbsp;Now, even as Pakistan and China have pressed Iran to rein in Houthis, which have mounted a fresh offensive against Saudi Arabia, Pezeshkian sought to distance Tehran from the group's actions.Amid Iran's latest proposal, a key question arises.&nbsp;Will either Washington or Tehran be willing to compromise without extracting something tangible in return?&nbsp;While the US has been applying an economic squeeze on Iran, Tehran has a stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a global energy crisis.

Iran is combining a nationwide mobilisation campaign with a diplomatic push to end the war, as Tehran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US meets its conditions.

Over a month after the Iran-US MOU expired, tensions remain high in West Asia. While Trump threatened annihilation of Iran, Pezeshkian stressed that Tehran won't surrender. Although Iran has now proposed a 7-day plan to end the war, it is also flexing its strength. Take a look at these visuals. As part of a nationwide mobilisation campaign, thousands of Iranians took part in a mass drill in south-eastern Iran's Kerman province. Crowds were seen carrying the national flag and a huge poster of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Also, a rally called 'Sacrifice for Iran' was held in Tehran. According to Iranian authorities, 40,000 motorcyclists took part in this rally from Imam Hossein Square to Azadi Square. On the diplomatic front too, Iran has been making a concerted attempt. For the first time since June, the US and Iran engaged in lengthy talks, mediated by Qatar. According to Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Tehran was willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US meets certain conditions. He added that these conditions were outlined in the MOU signed by Trump. According to reports, the proposal entails the US lifting sanctions on Iran's oil exports, ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon and releasing some of Iran's frozen assets. In return, Iran has reportedly agreed to resume talks on multiple issues including its nuclear programme. Also Read: Trump hails ‘very positive’ US-China talks as Xi hints at more meetings this year Now, the seriousness of this endeavour is evident from the fact that Araghchi is staying back in New York over the weekend in anticipation of an American response. At a time when Xi Jinping is on a state visit to the US, Iran's Foreign Minister revealed that China had agreed to its proposal. Now, Araghchi also added that he would like the deal to go through before the midterm polls. This is seen as an off-ramp for Trump, as Republicans are facing a tough challenge in the midterm polls due to rising energy prices, triggered by the West Asia war. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian placed the onus on ending the war squarely on America. He also vowed to respond strongly to any aggression and resist US pressure until the very end. Now, even as Pakistan and China have pressed Iran to rein in Houthis, which have mounted a fresh offensive against Saudi Arabia, Pezeshkian sought to distance Tehran from the group's actions. Amid Iran's latest proposal, a key question arises. Will either Washington or Tehran be willing to compromise without extracting something tangible in return? While the US has been applying an economic squeeze on Iran, Tehran has a stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a global energy crisis.

Iran is combining a nationwide mobilisation campaign with a diplomatic push to end the war, as Tehran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US meets its conditions.

Iran flexes muscle with mass mobilisation campaign, vows to resist US | Gravitas

Over 73,000 killed in Gaza, close to 9,000 killed in Lebanon and countless more killed in Iran. These are not merely numbers, but a direct outcome of Israel’s aggression on multiple fronts since the October 7 Hamas terror attack.During his address at the UN General Assembly, the Israeli prime minister chose to brazen it out yet again. But right at the outset of his address, delegates from multiple countries walked out of the hall as a mark of protest. This left a large number of empty seats in the hall.Accusing his critics of spreading what he described as lies about Israel, he referred to the delegates walking out as “moral cowards”.Now, at the time when Netanyahu was speaking at the UNGA, another spectacle was unfolding outside the UN headquarters.Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, waving Palestinian flags and carrying banners. Protesters called out Israel’s war in Gaza and questioned why Netanyahu had been allowed to address the UN. Others stressed that opposition to the Israeli government should not be equated with hostility towards Jewish people.Facing a tough battle in the Israeli election slated for October, Netanyahu used this forum to try and defend what he described as Israel’s seven-front war. Stating that attacking Iran was one of the easiest decisions he has made, the Israeli PM dismissed genocide allegations in Gaza as the “greatest lie of the century”.He also launched a tirade at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Netanyahu also held up a pager while lauding IDF’s actions in Lebanon against Hezbollah. This was a reference to Israel’s attack on September 17, 2024, when it remotely detonated hundreds of pagers that had been distributed to Hezbollah fighters.At least 12 people were killed in this attack, whereas over 3,000 others were injured.The Turkish President Recep Erdogan was also at the receiving end of Netanyahu’s ire. Calling him a tyrant, he accused Turkiye of becoming a super spreader of anti-Semitic lies and harbouring Hamas leaders. Ankara hit back, calling these allegations baseless and malicious.Netanyahu raked up the colonial past of UK and France to slam their recent move to ban import of all goods produced in West Bank’s Israeli settlements.Meanwhile, about hundred protesters, including US actress Susan Sarandon, were detained by the New York police for staging a sit-in to demand an end to US arms supplies to Israel.This comes in the wake of the Trump administration reportedly recently approving the sale of 40,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and other munition to Israel, worth 2.8 billion dollars.But you see, all is not well between Trump and Netanyahu. Far from it.In fact, things have reached a point where Netanyahu could not get a meeting with US President Donald Trump, unlike last year, in another setback for the Israeli prime minister.Reports attributed this to Trump’s extreme frustration with Netanyahu, who had promised a quick and easy war against Iran.In fact, very significantly, Netanyahu’s growing isolation was also referred to by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.Speaking at a conference a few days earlier, Kushner claimed that US had used global pressure on Israel following its strike on Qatar last year, to push a reluctant Netanyahu to accept the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.Remember, in the New Delhi declaration, BRICS supported the creation of an independent state of Palestine, comprising the Gaza Strip and West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital.It also expressed deep concern over continued violence in Gaza despite the ceasefire and urged Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanon.Also, what do the Israelis feel about Netanyahu’s UNGA address?It’s a mixed bag.While some praised his defence of Israel’s policies, others contended that his speech was meant for the domestic audience ahead of polls.As Netanyahu continues to face flak, this is bad news for the leader, coming right ahead of the election, as he seeks a record seventh term as PM.

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, waving Palestinian flags and carrying banners. Protesters called out Israel’s war in Gaza and questioned why Netanyahu had been allowed to address the UN. 

Over 73,000 killed in Gaza, close to 9,000 killed in Lebanon and countless more killed in Iran. These are not merely numbers, but a direct outcome of Israel’s aggression on multiple fronts since the October 7 Hamas terror attack. During his address at the UN General Assembly, the Israeli prime minister chose to brazen it out yet again. But right at the outset of his address, delegates from multiple countries walked out of the hall as a mark of protest. This left a large number of empty seats in the hall. Accusing his critics of spreading what he described as lies about Israel, he referred to the delegates walking out as “moral cowards”. Now, at the time when Netanyahu was speaking at the UNGA, another spectacle was unfolding outside the UN headquarters. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, waving Palestinian flags and carrying banners. Protesters called out Israel’s war in Gaza and questioned why Netanyahu had been allowed to address the UN. Others stressed that opposition to the Israeli government should not be equated with hostility towards Jewish people. Facing a tough battle in the Israeli election slated for October, Netanyahu used this forum to try and defend what he described as Israel’s seven-front war. Stating that attacking Iran was one of the easiest decisions he has made, the Israeli PM dismissed genocide allegations in Gaza as the “greatest lie of the century”. He also launched a tirade at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, waving Palestinian flags and carrying banners. Protesters called out Israel’s war in Gaza and questioned why Netanyahu had been allowed to address the UN.&nbsp;

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US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 25) said that talks with Xi Jinping made progress for the United States and China. Trump made the remarks as he and First Lady Melania Trump hosted tea at the White House for Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, as the couple wrapped up their two-day Washington visit. Meanwhile, the Chinese president hinted at more meetings between the two leaders this year.“I think we’ve made tremendous strides, we’ve made great strides, very positive for both countries,” Trump told reporters.&nbsp;<h2>Xi hints at more meetings with Trump</h2>Xi suggested that he may have more meetings with Trump this year. The two leaders are expected to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in China and later at the G20 Summit in the United States. He invited Trump and Melania to visit China.“Looking ahead to the remainder of this year, there will be two more opportunities for us to meet each other – firstly the APEC meeting in China and then the G20 summit in the United States,” Xi said. “I do welcome you, Mr President and the First Lady, to visit China.”<h2>Trump warns Xi over China’s support for Iran</h2>Trump also said that he discussed the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s three-day state visit to Washington, as the United States pressed Beijing over allegations of support for Tehran.“We did, we did,” Trump told reporters when asked whether Iran had come up in his talks with Xi. The US president made the remarks while showing Xi around the National Archives in Washington on the final day of the visit.Trump was also asked whether he expected progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route affected by the conflict.“I think we’re going to do great,” Trump said.Meanwhile, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had made Washington’s position clear during his discussions with Xi, telling the Chinese leader that direct or indirect assistance to Iran was “totally unacceptable.” He made the remarks in an interview with CNBC on Friday (Sep 25).

Trump said US-China talks made “tremendous strides” as Xi Jinping hinted at two more meetings this year and invited Trump and Melania to visit China during APEC and G20.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 25) said that talks with Xi Jinping made progress for the United States and China. Trump made the remarks as he and First Lady Melania Trump hosted tea at the White House for Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, as the couple wrapped up their two-day Washington visit. Meanwhile, the Chinese president hinted at more meetings between the two leaders this year. “I think we’ve made tremendous strides, we’ve made great strides, very positive for both countries,” Trump told reporters. Xi hints at more meetings with Trump Xi suggested that he may have more meetings with Trump this year. The two leaders are expected to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in China and later at the G20 Summit in the United States. He invited Trump and Melania to visit China. “Looking ahead to the remainder of this year, there will be two more opportunities for us to meet each other – firstly the APEC meeting in China and then the G20 summit in the United States,” Xi said. “I do welcome you, Mr President and the First Lady, to visit China.” Trump warns Xi over China’s support for Iran Trump also said that he discussed the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s three-day state visit to Washington, as the United States pressed Beijing over allegations of support for Tehran. “We did, we did,” Trump told reporters when asked whether Iran had come up in his talks with Xi. The US president made the remarks while showing Xi around the National Archives in Washington on the final day of the visit. Trump was also asked whether he expected progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route affected by the conflict. “I think we’re going to do great,” Trump said. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said Trump had made Washington’s position clear during his discussions with Xi, telling the Chinese leader that direct or indirect assistance to Iran was “totally unacceptable.” He made the remarks in an interview with CNBC on Friday (Sep 25).

Trump said US-China talks made “tremendous strides” as Xi Jinping hinted at two more meetings this year and invited Trump and Melania to visit China during APEC and G20.

Trump hails ‘very positive’ US-China talks as Xi hints at more meetings this year

Russian strikes killed five people in Kyiv as daytime attacks intensify, with new jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles challenging Ukraine’s air defences and renewing calls for Patriot systems.

Russian strikes killed five people in Kyiv as daytime attacks intensify, with new jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles challenging Ukraine’s air defences and renewing calls for Patriot systems.

‘Absolutely savage, sickening’: Zelensky slams Russia as daytime strikes kill 5 in Kyiv

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have told the European Union that they will not target European ships in the Red Sea, even as the group seeks to strengthen its control over the key Bab al Mandeb Strait, the Financial Times reported.&nbsp;The Houthis sent a letter this month to the EU's foreign and security policy arm, saying their offensive along Yemen's southern coast was not aimed at disrupting international shipping, &nbsp;FT reported, citing two diplomats briefed on the matter.&nbsp;The diplomats said the group also assured the EU that its actions would not affect freedom of navigation through the Bab al Mandeb. The waterway connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;According to the report, the group has sought to present the conflict as being limited to Saudi Arabia rather than targeting international shipping more widely.&nbsp;The letter came as container shipping companies increased services through the Suez Canal. This pushed the number of vessels travelling through the Bab al Mandeb to its highest level in almost three years.&nbsp;One of the diplomats said the Houthis sent the letter to the EU's diplomatic service on September 10, the same day the rebels seized the Yemeni port of Mocha.&nbsp;The development comes as the group continues to expand its control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, including areas close to the strategic waterway.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-set-urgent-military-talks-amid-houthi-attacks-1790343798959">Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to hold urgent military talks amid intensifying Houthi attacks</a><h3>UNSC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia</h3>Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned the increasing attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia in a rare show of unity by the UN's top body.&nbsp;The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacking tankers and Saudi territory while seizing parts of Yemen's Red Sea coast. The area is important for Saudi oil exports, while the attacks have also pushed energy prices higher.&nbsp;"The members of the Security Council condemned, in the strongest terms, continued Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attacks impacting civilian and energy infrastructure, which have resulted in the injury of civilians, including women and children," said the rotating president of the Council, French UN envoy Jerome Bonnafont, delivering a joint statement.&nbsp;The Security Council "further stressed the importance of acting in accordance with international law, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and of upholding navigation rights and freedoms."&nbsp;The body "demanded the Houthis immediately cease their military escalation and their attacks impacting civilians and civilian objects," according to the statement.

According to a report, Yemen's Houthis have assured the EU that they will not target European ships in the Red Sea, saying their ongoing offensive is focused on Saudi Arabia and will not disrupt freedom of navigation through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have told the European Union that they will not target European ships in the Red Sea, even as the group seeks to strengthen its control over the key Bab al Mandeb Strait, the Financial Times reported. The Houthis sent a letter this month to the EU's foreign and security policy arm, saying their offensive along Yemen's southern coast was not aimed at disrupting international shipping, FT reported, citing two diplomats briefed on the matter. The diplomats said the group also assured the EU that its actions would not affect freedom of navigation through the Bab al Mandeb. The waterway connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. According to the report, the group has sought to present the conflict as being limited to Saudi Arabia rather than targeting international shipping more widely. The letter came as container shipping companies increased services through the Suez Canal. This pushed the number of vessels travelling through the Bab al Mandeb to its highest level in almost three years. One of the diplomats said the Houthis sent the letter to the EU's diplomatic service on September 10, the same day the rebels seized the Yemeni port of Mocha. The development comes as the group continues to expand its control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, including areas close to the strategic waterway. Also Read: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to hold urgent military talks amid intensifying Houthi attacks UNSC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned the increasing attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia in a rare show of unity by the UN's top body. The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacking tankers and Saudi territory while seizing parts of Yemen's Red Sea coast. The area is important for Saudi oil exports, while the attacks have also pushed energy prices higher. "The members of the Security Council condemned, in the strongest terms, continued Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attacks impacting civilian and energy infrastructure, which have resulted in the injury of civilians, including women and children," said the rotating president of the Council, French UN envoy Jerome Bonnafont, delivering a joint statement. The Security Council "further stressed the importance of acting in accordance with international law, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and of upholding navigation rights and freedoms." The body "demanded the Houthis immediately cease their military escalation and their attacks impacting civilians and civilian objects," according to the statement.

According to a report, Yemen's Houthis have assured the EU that they will not target European ships in the Red Sea, saying their ongoing offensive is focused on Saudi Arabia and will not disrupt freedom of navigation through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Red Sea crisis: Houthis promise not to target European ships; UNSC condemns Saudi attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to hold urgent talks between their military chiefs to discuss ways to support the kingdom, Riyadh said in a statement on Friday (Sept 25). The meeting comes amid a rise in attacks by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;The announcement followed a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in New York on Thursday. The three ministers met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.&nbsp;The meeting "addressed ongoing arrangements for an urgent meeting of the Chiefs of Staff of the three countries to discuss ways to support the Kingdom in accordance with the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," according to a statement shared by Saudi Arabia's official news agency SPA.&nbsp;Turkey's chief of general staff will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday to attend the meeting, the Turkish defence ministry said. It was not immediately clear whether the talks would also take place on Friday.<h3>Saudi Arabia seeks support under defence pact</h3>Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement last month, committing the three countries to mutual defence if any one of them is attacked.&nbsp;The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, at Al Safa Palace in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.&nbsp;The pact evolved from an earlier Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed on September 17, 2025.&nbsp;The agreement establishes a NATO-style mutual defence framework aimed at strengthening joint military deterrence and regional security.&nbsp;Despite the agreement's mutual defence clause, Pakistan and Turkey have so far not responded militarily to the Houthi attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sir-row-congress-stages-nationwide-protests-demands-cec-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation-gaurav-gogoi-detained-1790339848783">SIR row: Congress stages nationwide protests, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, Gaurav Gogoi detained</a><h3>Houthi attacks raise tensions</h3>The Iran-backed Houthis have intensified attacks against Saudi Arabia since July, including on key energy infrastructure, ending a years-long truce and declaring a maritime blockade. The group has targeted Saudi facilities and seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast as it seeks to disrupt Saudi oil exports.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia is the world's top crude oil exporter, making the attacks a major concern for the kingdom.&nbsp;The three foreign ministers also condemned Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, SPA reported. They also condemned attacks on Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which the Yemeni group has denied carrying out.&nbsp;On Thursday, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al Fawzan called on soldiers to "be prepared to fulfil your duty". He also prayed for God to "eradicate the Houthi group and those who support it".&nbsp;The planned chief of staff meeting will focus on ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as the kingdom faces continued attacks from the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to hold urgent chief of staff talks on supporting Riyadh under their defence pact as Houthi attacks against the kingdom intensify.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to hold urgent talks between their military chiefs to discuss ways to support the kingdom, Riyadh said in a statement on Friday (Sept 25). The meeting comes amid a rise in attacks by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia. The announcement followed a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in New York on Thursday. The three ministers met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting "addressed ongoing arrangements for an urgent meeting of the Chiefs of Staff of the three countries to discuss ways to support the Kingdom in accordance with the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," according to a statement shared by Saudi Arabia's official news agency SPA. Turkey's chief of general staff will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday to attend the meeting, the Turkish defence ministry said. It was not immediately clear whether the talks would also take place on Friday. Saudi Arabia seeks support under defence pact Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement last month, committing the three countries to mutual defence if any one of them is attacked. The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, at Al Safa Palace in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The pact evolved from an earlier Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed on September 17, 2025. The agreement establishes a NATO-style mutual defence framework aimed at strengthening joint military deterrence and regional security. Despite the agreement's mutual defence clause, Pakistan and Turkey have so far not responded militarily to the Houthi attacks. Also Read: SIR row: Congress stages nationwide protests, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, Gaurav Gogoi detained Houthi attacks raise tensions The Iran-backed Houthis have intensified attacks against Saudi Arabia since July, including on key energy infrastructure, ending a years-long truce and declaring a maritime blockade. The group has targeted Saudi facilities and seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast as it seeks to disrupt Saudi oil exports. Saudi Arabia is the world's top crude oil exporter, making the attacks a major concern for the kingdom. The three foreign ministers also condemned Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, SPA reported. They also condemned attacks on Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which the Yemeni group has denied carrying out. On Thursday, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al Fawzan called on soldiers to "be prepared to fulfil your duty". He also prayed for God to "eradicate the Houthi group and those who support it". The planned chief of staff meeting will focus on ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as the kingdom faces continued attacks from the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to hold urgent chief of staff talks on supporting Riyadh under their defence pact as Houthi attacks against the kingdom intensify.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to hold urgent military talks amid intensifying Houthi attacks

The Kremlin on Friday (Sep 25) condemned European Union sanctions imposed on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, calling them “unlawful” and describing the move as the “persecution of a media representative”.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remarks during a briefing while responding to the EU’s decision to sanction Fedorova, who was expelled from France last month over accusations that she was spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.“This is not the first unlawful sanction of this kind. This is blatant pressure on the media. This is the persecution of a media representative,” Peskov told reporters.The 27-member bloc described Fedorova, 45, as a Russian media figure and former senior executive of RT France who was involved in disseminating what it called pro-Russian narratives in France and across the European Union amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.<h2>Why was Fedorova expelled from France?</h2>Fedorova was expelled from France in August after losing an appeal against a court ruling ordering her to leave the country over allegations of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot defended the decision, saying France and the EU would continue to counter what he described as Russia’s destabilising activities.“France, like the European Union, will continue to thwart Russia’s destabilizing activities on our soil,” Barrot wrote on X.He added that people who believed they could carry out hostile actions against French democracy “with impunity” would face consequences.<h2>Fedorova’s links to RT</h2>Fedorova previously headed RT France, the French arm of Russia’s state-backed broadcaster RT. The channel was banned in France after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.Following the ban, Fedorova worked as a commentator for broadcasters belonging to the group of conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré, including CNews, a French television channel often compared with Fox News in the United States.Fedorova has rejected the accusations against her, describing them as “censorship”. She has also said she was outside France on holiday when the deportation order came into effect.

The Kremlin condemned EU sanctions against Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova as "unlawful persecution." The former RT France executive was expelled from France over allegations of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.

The Kremlin on Friday (Sep 25) condemned European Union sanctions imposed on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, calling them “unlawful” and describing the move as the “persecution of a media representative”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remarks during a briefing while responding to the EU’s decision to sanction Fedorova, who was expelled from France last month over accusations that she was spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. “This is not the first unlawful sanction of this kind. This is blatant pressure on the media. This is the persecution of a media representative,” Peskov told reporters. The 27-member bloc described Fedorova, 45, as a Russian media figure and former senior executive of RT France who was involved in disseminating what it called pro-Russian narratives in France and across the European Union amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Why was Fedorova expelled from France? Fedorova was expelled from France in August after losing an appeal against a court ruling ordering her to leave the country over allegations of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot defended the decision, saying France and the EU would continue to counter what he described as Russia’s destabilising activities. “France, like the European Union, will continue to thwart Russia’s destabilizing activities on our soil,” Barrot wrote on X. He added that people who believed they could carry out hostile actions against French democracy “with impunity” would face consequences. Fedorova’s links to RT Fedorova previously headed RT France, the French arm of Russia’s state-backed broadcaster RT. The channel was banned in France after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Following the ban, Fedorova worked as a commentator for broadcasters belonging to the group of conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré, including CNews, a French television channel often compared with Fox News in the United States. Fedorova has rejected the accusations against her, describing them as “censorship”. She has also said she was outside France on holiday when the deportation order came into effect.

The Kremlin condemned EU sanctions against Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova as "unlawful persecution." The former RT France executive was expelled from France over allegations of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.

Kremlin condemns EU sanctions on Russian TV commentator Xenia Fedorova as ‘persecution’

Pope Leo XIV on Friday (Sep 25) warned that humanity risks losing its way as artificial intelligence and technology increasingly shape everyday life, urging people to develop stronger ethical judgement to navigate a rapidly changing world.“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,” Leo said after being welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace.The remarks came on the first day of his four-day visit to France, the first official papal trip to the country in 18 years.<h2>Call for dialogue on secularism</h2>Addressing France’s long-standing separation of church and state, Leo said religion should not be excluded from public life or education.“Authentic secularity” should instead allow the state and religious institutions to maintain dialogue and work together for the common good, he said.His comments come as France faces renewed political debate over immigration, religion and secularism, with the country’s presidential election less than a year away and the anti-immigration far right seeking to expand its influence.<h2>Pope raises concerns over science and technology</h2>Leo also voiced concern about developments in science and medicine becoming driven primarily by profit. His remarks came months after France passed legislation giving some adult patients access to assisted dying.He warned against trends that could turn “science and technology into profit-driven ventures promoting genetic manipulation, surrogacy, the trade in human organs or the possibility of arranging one's own death”.The pope also urged France to remain a “tireless champion of peace” as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year.<h2>Crowds gather across Paris</h2>Around one million people are expected to attend events during the first two days of Leo’s visit. The centrepiece will be a giant Mass at Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees on Saturday.The 71-year-old pontiff will also visit Notre Dame Cathedral, making him the first pope to see the restored Gothic landmark after the devastating 2019 fire.He is later scheduled to meet victims of clerical sexual abuse privately in Lourdes before travelling to Metz, where peace in Europe will again be a key theme.Despite France’s secular character, the visit has drawn large crowds. Around 80,000 young believers are also expected to gather in Saint-Denis for prayers and hymns with the pope.

Pope Leo XIV warned that humanity risks being lost in a “paradise of machines” as AI transforms daily life, calling for ethical discernment and caution over technology’s growing influence in society.

Pope Leo XIV on Friday (Sep 25) warned that humanity risks losing its way as artificial intelligence and technology increasingly shape everyday life, urging people to develop stronger ethical judgement to navigate a rapidly changing world. “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,” Leo said after being welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the presidential palace. The remarks came on the first day of his four-day visit to France, the first official papal trip to the country in 18 years. Call for dialogue on secularism Addressing France’s long-standing separation of church and state, Leo said religion should not be excluded from public life or education. “Authentic secularity” should instead allow the state and religious institutions to maintain dialogue and work together for the common good, he said. His comments come as France faces renewed political debate over immigration, religion and secularism, with the country’s presidential election less than a year away and the anti-immigration far right seeking to expand its influence. Pope raises concerns over science and technology Leo also voiced concern about developments in science and medicine becoming driven primarily by profit. His remarks came months after France passed legislation giving some adult patients access to assisted dying. He warned against trends that could turn “science and technology into profit-driven ventures promoting genetic manipulation, surrogacy, the trade in human organs or the possibility of arranging one's own death”. The pope also urged France to remain a “tireless champion of peace” as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year. Crowds gather across Paris Around one million people are expected to attend events during the first two days of Leo’s visit. The centrepiece will be a giant Mass at Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees on Saturday. The 71-year-old pontiff will also visit Notre Dame Cathedral, making him the first pope to see the restored Gothic landmark after the devastating 2019 fire. He is later scheduled to meet victims of clerical sexual abuse privately in Lourdes before travelling to Metz, where peace in Europe will again be a key theme. Despite France’s secular character, the visit has drawn large crowds. Around 80,000 young believers are also expected to gather in Saint-Denis for prayers and hymns with the pope.

Pope Leo XIV warned that humanity risks being lost in a “paradise of machines” as AI transforms daily life, calling for ethical discernment and caution over technology’s growing influence in society.

‘Paradise of machines’: Pope Leo XIV warns humanity could be lost to AI

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday (Sep 25) accused China of obstructing a resupply mission to Filipino troops aboard a grounded World War II-era warship in the South China Sea. The PCG said the China Coast Guard and the People’s Liberation Army Navy blocked what Manila described as a “legitimate humanitarian and sustainment operation” to Second Thomas Shoal on Thursday (Sep 24).“There was no collision, and no one was injured, but the dangerous manoeuvres of the China Coast Guard created a serious risk of collision,” PCG spokesperson Jay Tarriela said.The Philippine side said the actions prevented the mission from being completed and “put Filipino personnel at risk”. Manila said the conduct was inconsistent with international law and the 2016 arbitral ruling that rejected China’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea.The Philippines called on Beijing to stop interfering with resupply missions. The PCG said it would continue operations and exercise Manila’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the area.<h2>China rejects Philippine account</h2>China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue said the Philippines had ignored Beijing’s warnings before sending the resupply vessel to the grounded warship. He said Chinese forces responded with “on-site monitoring” and verbal warnings.The latest incident comes despite a provisional arrangement reached by Manila and Beijing in 2024 governing resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippine foreign ministry has said the arrangement helped prevent confrontations.Tensions have persisted. In July, Manila accused the China Coast Guard of using water cannon against Philippine government vessels near Scarborough Shoal and striking a Philippine navy staff member with a wooden baton during a separate encounter near Second Thomas Shoal.

Philippines accuses China of blocking a resupply mission to troops aboard a grounded warship at Second Thomas Shoal, citing dangerous manoeuvres and a risk of collision.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday (Sep 25) accused China of obstructing a resupply mission to Filipino troops aboard a grounded World War II-era warship in the South China Sea. The PCG said the China Coast Guard and the People’s Liberation Army Navy blocked what Manila described as a “legitimate humanitarian and sustainment operation” to Second Thomas Shoal on Thursday (Sep 24). “There was no collision, and no one was injured, but the dangerous manoeuvres of the China Coast Guard created a serious risk of collision,” PCG spokesperson Jay Tarriela said. The Philippine side said the actions prevented the mission from being completed and “put Filipino personnel at risk”. Manila said the conduct was inconsistent with international law and the 2016 arbitral ruling that rejected China’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea. The Philippines called on Beijing to stop interfering with resupply missions. The PCG said it would continue operations and exercise Manila’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the area. China rejects Philippine account China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue said the Philippines had ignored Beijing’s warnings before sending the resupply vessel to the grounded warship. He said Chinese forces responded with “on-site monitoring” and verbal warnings. The latest incident comes despite a provisional arrangement reached by Manila and Beijing in 2024 governing resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippine foreign ministry has said the arrangement helped prevent confrontations. Tensions have persisted. In July, Manila accused the China Coast Guard of using water cannon against Philippine government vessels near Scarborough Shoal and striking a Philippine navy staff member with a wooden baton during a separate encounter near Second Thomas Shoal.

Philippines accuses China of blocking a resupply mission to troops aboard a grounded warship at Second Thomas Shoal, citing dangerous manoeuvres and a risk of collision.

‘Dangerous manoeuvres’: Philippines accuses China of blocking resupply mission in South China Sea

Finland and Sweden on Friday (Sep 25) said that they had scrambled fighter ​jets to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland. The operation marked the first such joint mission by the two Nordic nations. The Finnish Air Force said the two countries deployed Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft on Thursday (Sep 24) after Russian military planes were detected.The Russian detachment included a Tu-134 transport aircraft, along with MiG-31 and Su-30 fighter jets, according to the Finnish military. Finnish and Swedish aircraft tracked and identified the Russian group before completing the operation. The mission was described by Finland as the first joint operational “identification mission” conducted by the two air forces.<h2>Baltic Sea tensions remain high</h2>The operation comes as security concerns have intensified across the Baltic Sea region following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The region has witnessed incidents involving airspace violations, drone sightings and gas pipeline outages, prompting increased vigilance among NATO members.Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the joint operation demonstrated the level of coordination developed between the two countries.“It is a concrete expression of the readiness and trust we have built together – and an expression of the strength in the Nordic, Nordic-Baltic, and broader NATO cooperation in our part of the world,” Kristersson wrote on X.He added: “The Baltic Sea has never been as vulnerable as it is now – but it has also never been better protected than it is right now.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-testing-nato-again-mi-8-helicopter-breaches-polish-airspace-briefly-1790181515755">Russia testing NATO again? Mi-8 helicopter breaches Polish airspace briefly&nbsp;</a><h2>Russian Mi-8 helicopter breaches Polish airspace</h2>The incident happened a day after Poland said that a Russian military helicopter briefly violated its airspace on Wednesday (Sep 23). It added that in response, NATO fighter jets were scrambled, while ground forces remained on alert. Polish Army Operational Command said that the Mi-8 aircraft entered Polish airspace from the Russian ​exclave of Kaliningrad and stayed for 42 seconds. It penetrated the country’s airspace to a depth of about 300 metres (328 yards). The Mi-8 helicopter crossed into Polish airspace north of the town of Braniewo at around 11:08 am local time. Polish radar systems tracked its movement throughout the incident.

Finland and Sweden scrambled fighter jets to identify Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland in their first joint operation, amid rising tensions and security concerns in the Baltic Sea.

Finland and Sweden on Friday (Sep 25) said that they had scrambled fighter jets to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland. The operation marked the first such joint mission by the two Nordic nations. The Finnish Air Force said the two countries deployed Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft on Thursday (Sep 24) after Russian military planes were detected. The Russian detachment included a Tu-134 transport aircraft, along with MiG-31 and Su-30 fighter jets, according to the Finnish military. Finnish and Swedish aircraft tracked and identified the Russian group before completing the operation. The mission was described by Finland as the first joint operational “identification mission” conducted by the two air forces. Baltic Sea tensions remain high The operation comes as security concerns have intensified across the Baltic Sea region following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The region has witnessed incidents involving airspace violations, drone sightings and gas pipeline outages, prompting increased vigilance among NATO members. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the joint operation demonstrated the level of coordination developed between the two countries. “It is a concrete expression of the readiness and trust we have built together – and an expression of the strength in the Nordic, Nordic-Baltic, and broader NATO cooperation in our part of the world,” Kristersson wrote on X. He added: “The Baltic Sea has never been as vulnerable as it is now – but it has also never been better protected than it is right now.” Also read | Russia testing NATO again? Mi-8 helicopter breaches Polish airspace briefly Russian Mi-8 helicopter breaches Polish airspace The incident happened a day after Poland said that a Russian military helicopter briefly violated its airspace on Wednesday (Sep 23). It added that in response, NATO fighter jets were scrambled, while ground forces remained on alert. Polish Army Operational Command said that the Mi-8 aircraft entered Polish airspace from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and stayed for 42 seconds. It penetrated the country’s airspace to a depth of about 300 metres (328 yards). The Mi-8 helicopter crossed into Polish airspace north of the town of Braniewo at around 11:08 am local time. Polish radar systems tracked its movement throughout the incident.

Finland and Sweden scrambled fighter jets to identify Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland in their first joint operation, amid rising tensions and security concerns in the Baltic Sea.

Russian warplanes trigger first Finland-Sweden joint operation in Baltic – What happened?

Amid soured relations between US and Canada over trade tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government has considered the remote possibility of US military action against Canada. In an interview to The New York Times Carney said that his administration has carefully examined the "extreme tail risk" scenario where the US takes military action against his country.&nbsp;"I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk," said Carney adding, "That's just risk management. That's not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to prepared".&nbsp;Tensions between the neighbouring countries have swelled in the recent years after US President Donald Trump threatened heavy reciprocal tariffs on Canada.&nbsp;If such a situation occurs, the conflict will be highly imbalanced. Probably this and the fear of attack by US has prompted Carney to boost military spending.&nbsp;Trump on a number of occasion has called Canada as the "51st state".<h2>Carney hopeful of relations getting normal soon</h2>&nbsp;Despite the prevailing differences, Carney said in the interview that he speaks with Trump "frequently".&nbsp;"From my perspective, we have a good relationship in the sense of we can pick up the phone and talk to each other about issues," he told the outlet.&nbsp;"He's direct. I'm direct in terms of where positions are. It's much more efficient that way, and so you know that exists and that will continue to exist," he said further.&nbsp;At the end Carney said that there was still a path to resume trade negotiations with the US and amicable ties would be in the interest of both the countries.&nbsp;

Tensions between the neighbouring countries have swelled in the recent years after US President Donald Trump threatened heavy reciprocal tariffs on Canada.

Amid soured relations between US and Canada over trade tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government has considered the remote possibility of US military action against Canada. In an interview to The New York Times Carney said that his administration has carefully examined the "extreme tail risk" scenario where the US takes military action against his country. "I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk," said Carney adding, "That's just risk management. That's not a base case, but it would be irresponsible not to prepared". Tensions between the neighbouring countries have swelled in the recent years after US President Donald Trump threatened heavy reciprocal tariffs on Canada. If such a situation occurs, the conflict will be highly imbalanced. Probably this and the fear of attack by US has prompted Carney to boost military spending. Trump on a number of occasion has called Canada as the "51st state". Carney hopeful of relations getting normal soon Despite the prevailing differences, Carney said in the interview that he speaks with Trump "frequently". "From my perspective, we have a good relationship in the sense of we can pick up the phone and talk to each other about issues," he told the outlet. "He's direct. I'm direct in terms of where positions are. It's much more efficient that way, and so you know that exists and that will continue to exist," he said further. At the end Carney said that there was still a path to resume trade negotiations with the US and amicable ties would be in the interest of both the countries.

Tensions between the neighbouring countries have swelled in the recent years after US President Donald Trump threatened heavy reciprocal tariffs on Canada.

Canadian PM says he considers possibility of US military attack on his country

Nearly 10,000 people gathered in Madrid to protest the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from an apartment she had lived in for 71 years. María del Carmen “Maricarmen” Abascal had been living in the Retiro neighbourhood since 1956. She was forcefully removed from her home on September 23. Spanish outlet El País reported that the apartment building had been acquired by the investment fund, Urbagestion. It increased the rent to unimaginable levels. From €500 ($572) it shot up to €2,650 ($3,014), before being lowered to €1,650 ($1,877). Abascal could not afford the new rent since her monthly pension is €1,350 ($1,535).&nbsp;She had moved into the apartment at the age of 17. Her father signed an old-style regulated tenancy agreement. Euronews reported that the apartment passed on to her mother after his death, and Abascal acquired it after her mother's death in 2005. But she started renting it from Urbagestion in 2018.&nbsp;“I’ve lived here for 71 years, and I don’t want to leave,” she told reporters on Tuesday (September 22), a day before she was evicted.&nbsp;The private landlord brought a case against Abascal's hold over the property, arguing that the contract’s timing was no longer applicable and her occupation of the apartment was invalid. Local outlet El Confidencial reported that in 2022, a lower court ruled in her favour. But in March 2026, the Supreme Court ruled against her.&nbsp;Spain is facing a rising affordable housing crisis which sees three evictions a day in the Madrid area. Abascal has had several people supporting her, but humanitarian appeals have failed as Urbagestion’s representatives refused to suspend the eviction. El Paid reported that public authorities were seeking alternative accommodation for her.&nbsp;Euronews reported that the eviction was postponed several times, first in October 2025 and twice in June. Even the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights called on the Spanish government to stop the eviction. However, Abascal was ultimately evicted. On the day of the eviction, she was given 30 minutes to pack her things. Nearly 10,000 protesters were present in the area and many of them thronged the building. They were forcefully removed from the doorway. Abascal was removed on a stretcher, put in an ambulance and taken away.&nbsp;“Maricarmen, you’re not alone!” and “Murderers!” chants filled the area. City Hall housing department said she was offered alternatives, but she rejected them all saying she would live with relatives. &nbsp;

The woman had lived in the same apartment for 71 years but the private landlord who bought the building sued her and forcefully removed her after several attempts. Nearly 10,000 people gathered in the neighbourhood on the night she was evicted.

Nearly 10,000 people gathered in Madrid to protest the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from an apartment she had lived in for 71 years. María del Carmen “Maricarmen” Abascal had been living in the Retiro neighbourhood since 1956. She was forcefully removed from her home on September 23. Spanish outlet El País reported that the apartment building had been acquired by the investment fund, Urbagestion. It increased the rent to unimaginable levels. From €500 ($572) it shot up to €2,650 ($3,014), before being lowered to €1,650 ($1,877). Abascal could not afford the new rent since her monthly pension is €1,350 ($1,535). She had moved into the apartment at the age of 17. Her father signed an old-style regulated tenancy agreement. Euronews reported that the apartment passed on to her mother after his death, and Abascal acquired it after her mother's death in 2005. But she started renting it from Urbagestion in 2018. “I’ve lived here for 71 years, and I don’t want to leave,” she told reporters on Tuesday (September 22), a day before she was evicted. The private landlord brought a case against Abascal's hold over the property, arguing that the contract’s timing was no longer applicable and her occupation of the apartment was invalid. Local outlet El Confidencial reported that in 2022, a lower court ruled in her favour. But in March 2026, the Supreme Court ruled against her. Spain is facing a rising affordable housing crisis which sees three evictions a day in the Madrid area. Abascal has had several people supporting her, but humanitarian appeals have failed as Urbagestion’s representatives refused to suspend the eviction. El Paid reported that public authorities were seeking alternative accommodation for her. Euronews reported that the eviction was postponed several times, first in October 2025 and twice in June. Even the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights called on the Spanish government to stop the eviction. However, Abascal was ultimately evicted. On the day of the eviction, she was given 30 minutes to pack her things. Nearly 10,000 protesters were present in the area and many of them thronged the building. They were forcefully removed from the doorway. Abascal was removed on a stretcher, put in an ambulance and taken away. “Maricarmen, you’re not alone!” and “Murderers!” chants filled the area. City Hall housing department said she was offered alternatives, but she rejected them all saying she would live with relatives.

The woman had lived in the same apartment for 71 years but the private landlord who bought the building sued her and forcefully removed her after several attempts. Nearly 10,000 people gathered in the neighbourhood on the night she was evicted.

10,000 gather in support of 87-year-old forcefully evicted from home of 71 years

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Sep 25) that US President Donald Trump had informed him of his decision to permit Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defence missiles domestically, marking a shift after months of mixed signals on the matter. The move comes as Kyiv grapples with a severe shortfall of the missiles, which remain the most dependable defence against the ballistic missiles Russia continues to fire at Ukrainian territory.&nbsp;Relaying details of their most recent conversation in an audio message to reporters, Zelensky said Trump had confirmed to him directly that the decision was final and that Ukraine would be granted licences to produce the Patriot systems.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukrainian-prez-volodymyr-zelensky-arrives-in-new-york-for-unga-1790059816224/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukrainian-prez-volodymyr-zelensky-arrives-in-new-york-for-unga-1790059816224/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;This represents a reversal from Trump's earlier hesitation. Back in July, he had described the idea of licensing Ukraine as something that would be "pretty cool," only to later pull back and argue that Washington needed to proceed cautiously before authorising such a move.&nbsp;The missile shortage Ukraine is experiencing traces back to February, when the United States and Israel entered conflict with Iran, pulling Patriot supplies away from Ukraine in the process.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-is-always-looking-for-someone-who-can-help-him-kill-more-zelensky-accuses-russian-president-of-using-fighters-from-47-nations-in-ukraine-war-1790191326006">'Putin is patient zero': Zelensky slams Russian president at UNGA, accuses him of using fighters from 47 countries</a>&nbsp;Even with licensing approval now reportedly secured, analysts note that building up the necessary manufacturing capacity would take well over a year, meaning it would do little to address Ukraine's pressing short-term defence needs.&nbsp;With winter approaching, Kyiv has intensified its appeals for immediate assistance, warning that Russia is likely to resume large-scale strikes targeting the country's energy and heating systems, as it has in previous cold seasons.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-strikes-zelensky-trump-ufa-refinery-1790159202626">Ukraine hits Ufa oil refinery as Russia strikes Kyiv after Zelensky-Trump talks</a>&nbsp;Zelensky noted last month that Ukraine would need access to five per cent of the US Patriot interceptor stockpile simply to survive the winter months, and roughly ten per cent to be capable of intercepting every ballistic missile Russia launches.&nbsp;Alongside pursuing the Patriot licensing arrangement, Zelensky said Ukraine is simultaneously developing its own homegrown anti-ballistic missile technology, a system known as Freya, as part of broader efforts to strengthen its air defences independently of foreign supply constraints.

President Zelensky says Donald Trump made the "final decision" to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defence missiles domestically.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Sep 25) that US President Donald Trump had informed him of his decision to permit Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defence missiles domestically, marking a shift after months of mixed signals on the matter. The move comes as Kyiv grapples with a severe shortfall of the missiles, which remain the most dependable defence against the ballistic missiles Russia continues to fire at Ukrainian territory. Relaying details of their most recent conversation in an audio message to reporters, Zelensky said Trump had confirmed to him directly that the decision was final and that Ukraine would be granted licences to produce the Patriot systems. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukrainian-prez-volodymyr-zelensky-arrives-in-new-york-for-unga-1790059816224/embed This represents a reversal from Trump's earlier hesitation. Back in July, he had described the idea of licensing Ukraine as something that would be "pretty cool," only to later pull back and argue that Washington needed to proceed cautiously before authorising such a move. The missile shortage Ukraine is experiencing traces back to February, when the United States and Israel entered conflict with Iran, pulling Patriot supplies away from Ukraine in the process. Also read: 'Putin is patient zero': Zelensky slams Russian president at UNGA, accuses him of using fighters from 47 countries Even with licensing approval now reportedly secured, analysts note that building up the necessary manufacturing capacity would take well over a year, meaning it would do little to address Ukraine's pressing short-term defence needs. With winter approaching, Kyiv has intensified its appeals for immediate assistance, warning that Russia is likely to resume large-scale strikes targeting the country's energy and heating systems, as it has in previous cold seasons. Also read: Ukraine hits Ufa oil refinery as Russia strikes Kyiv after Zelensky-Trump talks Zelensky noted last month that Ukraine would need access to five per cent of the US Patriot interceptor stockpile simply to survive the winter months, and roughly ten per cent to be capable of intercepting every ballistic missile Russia launches. Alongside pursuing the Patriot licensing arrangement, Zelensky said Ukraine is simultaneously developing its own homegrown anti-ballistic missile technology, a system known as Freya, as part of broader efforts to strengthen its air defences independently of foreign supply constraints.

President Zelensky says Donald Trump made the "final decision" to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defence missiles domestically.

Trump made 'final decision' to give Ukraine Patriot missile production license: Zelensky

An Air India first officer has been suspended after failing a pre-flight alcohol test at Zurich Airport before a flight to Delhi on September 6, the airline said. Ground handling staff at Zurich Airport detected the smell of alcohol before the scheduled departure of flight AI 151 and alerted authorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The co-pilot was removed from the aircraft shortly before departure after authorities suspected he had consumed alcohol. He failed the preliminary test, while the result of a secondary test conducted in Zurich is still awaited. Subsequent sobriety tests indicated that the pilot's blood alcohol concentration was above the permitted limit, and as a result the flight could not operate as scheduled.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-india-express-suspends-8-crew-including-4-pilots-over-delayed-breathalyser-test-1789728924312">Air India Express suspends 8 crew, including 4 pilots, over delayed breathalyser test</a>&nbsp;He was subsequently repatriated to India as a passenger and remains suspended pending the final medical examination report and completion of the investigation. Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) confirmed it had taken action against the pilot under Swiss regulations and informed India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about the incident, noting that further handling of the case rests with the DGCA as the airline's home regulator. The Indian aviation regulator has scrutinised the matter and asked Air India to strengthen its safeguards to prevent such violations.&nbsp;Air India said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards violations of safety, regulatory or company protocols and that confirmed breaches are dealt with in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/3-italians-fly-from-delhi-to-munich-without-immigration-clearance-air-india-gets-notice-on-major-security-lapse-1789437961123">3 Italians fly from Delhi to Munich without immigration clearance; Air India gets notice on major security lapse</a>&nbsp;The incident comes weeks after the pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi tested positive for a psychoactive substance following a sudden loss of altitude during the August 4 flight, when the aircraft lost about 300 feet of altitude over Odisha, injuring more than 20 passengers and four crew members.&nbsp;

Air India has suspended a co-pilot after he failed a pre-flight alcohol test prior to a Zurich–Delhi flight. Read the details on the incident and airline action.

An Air India first officer has been suspended after failing a pre-flight alcohol test at Zurich Airport before a flight to Delhi on September 6, the airline said. Ground handling staff at Zurich Airport detected the smell of alcohol before the scheduled departure of flight AI 151 and alerted authorities. The co-pilot was removed from the aircraft shortly before departure after authorities suspected he had consumed alcohol. He failed the preliminary test, while the result of a secondary test conducted in Zurich is still awaited. Subsequent sobriety tests indicated that the pilot's blood alcohol concentration was above the permitted limit, and as a result the flight could not operate as scheduled. Also read: Air India Express suspends 8 crew, including 4 pilots, over delayed breathalyser test He was subsequently repatriated to India as a passenger and remains suspended pending the final medical examination report and completion of the investigation. Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) confirmed it had taken action against the pilot under Swiss regulations and informed India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about the incident, noting that further handling of the case rests with the DGCA as the airline's home regulator. The Indian aviation regulator has scrutinised the matter and asked Air India to strengthen its safeguards to prevent such violations. Air India said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards violations of safety, regulatory or company protocols and that confirmed breaches are dealt with in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy. Also read: 3 Italians fly from Delhi to Munich without immigration clearance; Air India gets notice on major security lapse The incident comes weeks after the pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi tested positive for a psychoactive substance following a sudden loss of altitude during the August 4 flight, when the aircraft lost about 300 feet of altitude over Odisha, injuring more than 20 passengers and four crew members.

Air India has suspended a co-pilot after he failed a pre-flight alcohol test prior to a Zurich–Delhi flight. Read the details on the incident and airline action.

Air India pilot suspended after failing pre-flight alcohol test on Zurich-Delhi route

Designer wear often becomes a talking point at high-profile diplomatic gatherings, with carefully chosen silhouettes and colours adding a fashion moment to formal occasions. Ivanka Trump drew attention at the White House welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, stepping out in a striking blue ensemble by Chinese couturier Guo Pei.<h2>Ivanka Trump opts for Chinese designer Guo Pei</h2>While attending the White House welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, Ivanka Trump made a notable fashion choice. The US president’s eldest daughter arrived at the high-profile event wearing a striking creation by Beijing-based Chinese couturier Guo Pei, bringing a touch of Chinese fashion to the diplomatic occasion.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260925/image-1790324985225.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-adrian-abraham-9-year-old-indian-origin-guitar-prodigy-aiming-for-a-guinness-world-record-1790223963744">Meet Adrian Abraham: 9-year-old Indian-origin guitar prodigy aiming for a Guinness World Record</a>&nbsp;For the ceremony on Thursday, Ivanka wore a robin’s-egg blue dress paired with a matching jacket featuring silver embroidery. The outfit was designed by Guo Pei, one of China’s most internationally recognised couturiers. Ivanka attended the event alongside her 15-year-old daughter, Arabella Kushner, who wore a white belted midi dress from the London-based fashion label Self-Portrait.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260925/image-1790324993365.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260925/image-1790325003570.jpg"></figure>Ivanka and Arabella were seated prominently during the ceremony, alongside Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance. The positioning also attracted attention, as several senior members of the Trump administration were seated farther back.<h2>Ivanka Trump and family's China connection</h2>The choice also comes against the backdrop of Ivanka's earlier connections with China. During Donald Trump's first presidency, Ivanka served as an unpaid adviser and was involved in engagements with Chinese officials.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-iconic-tourism-summit-2026-ai-is-a-tool-not-a-replacement-for-people-say-experts-1790151654466">WION Iconic Tourism Summit 2026: AI is a tool, not a replacement for people</a>&nbsp;Her daughter Arabella previously attracted attention in China after performing the traditional Chinese song "Mo Li Hua" and reciting Tang dynasty poetry in Chinese during Xi and Peng's 2017 visit to the United States. Later that year, Donald Trump showed Xi videos of Arabella speaking to the Chinese president and Peng Liyuan.&nbsp;In addition, Ivanka Trump’s company (Ivanka Trump Marks LLC) received multiple trademark approvals and provisional grants from China in 2018 covering fashion/lifestyle goods as well as unusual categories like voting machines and nursing homes. She announced the shutdown of her namesake fashion brand in July 2018, stating she wanted to focus on her role as an unpaid White House adviser. Following her father's presidency, she officially announced in November 2022 that she was stepping away from politics and would not join Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/who-is-clavicular-the-20-year-old-controversial-looksmaxxing-influencer-charged-with-rape-allegations-1790088332107">Who is Clavicular? The 20-year-old' influencer charged with rape allegations</a><h2>Who is Guo Pei?</h2>Guo Pei is a renowned Chinese fashion designer and the pioneer of haute couture in China. She became a global household name in 2015 when pop star Rihanna wore her massive, hand-embroidered yellow cape gown to the Met Gala. She is the first-born-and-raised Asian designer invited to be a guest member of France's prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/meghan-markle-spotted-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time-since-moving-back-with-prince-harry-meets-ellen-degeneres-1790049717131">Meghan Markle spotted in UK for first time since moving back with Prince Harry</a>&nbsp;She designed the awards ceremony uniforms for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and frequently created costumes for the annual CCTV New Year's Gala. She blends thousands of years of traditional Chinese embroidery and imperial craftsmanship with contemporary Western silhouettes. She founded her Beijing atelier in 1997, which today employs hundreds of skilled artisans dedicated to meticulous, time-intensive garment creation.

Ivanka Trump attended the White House welcome ceremony for China President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan alongside her 15-year-old daughter, Arabella Kushner. Ivanka made a fashion statement in Guo Pei's design wear. Read to know more.

Designer wear often becomes a talking point at high-profile diplomatic gatherings, with carefully chosen silhouettes and colours adding a fashion moment to formal occasions. Ivanka Trump drew attention at the White House welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, stepping out in a striking blue ensemble by Chinese couturier Guo Pei. Ivanka Trump opts for Chinese designer Guo Pei While attending the White House welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, Ivanka Trump made a notable fashion choice. The US president’s eldest daughter arrived at the high-profile event wearing a striking creation by Beijing-based Chinese couturier Guo Pei, bringing a touch of Chinese fashion to the diplomatic occasion. Also Read: Meet Adrian Abraham: 9-year-old Indian-origin guitar prodigy aiming for a Guinness World Record For the ceremony on Thursday, Ivanka wore a robin’s-egg blue dress paired with a matching jacket featuring silver embroidery. The outfit was designed by Guo Pei, one of China’s most internationally recognised couturiers. Ivanka attended the event alongside her 15-year-old daughter, Arabella Kushner, who wore a white belted midi dress from the London-based fashion label Self-Portrait. Ivanka and Arabella were seated prominently during the ceremony, alongside Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance. The positioning also attracted attention, as several senior members of the Trump administration were seated farther back. Ivanka Trump and family's China connection The choice also comes against the backdrop of Ivanka's earlier connections with China. During Donald Trump's first presidency, Ivanka served as an unpaid adviser and was involved in engagements with Chinese officials. Also Read: WION Iconic Tourism Summit 2026: AI is a tool, not a replacement for people Her daughter Arabella previously attracted attention in China after performing the traditional Chinese song "Mo Li Hua" and reciting Tang dynasty poetry in Chinese during Xi and Peng's 2017 visit to the United States. Later that year, Donald Trump showed Xi videos of Arabella speaking to the Chinese president and Peng Liyuan. In addition, Ivanka Trump’s company (Ivanka Trump Marks LLC) received multiple trademark approvals and provisional grants from China in 2018 covering fashion/lifestyle goods as well as unusual categories like voting machines and nursing homes. She announced the shutdown of her namesake fashion brand in July 2018, stating she wanted to focus on her role as an unpaid White House adviser. Following her father's presidency, she officially announced in November 2022 that she was stepping away from politics and would not join Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Also Read: Who is Clavicular? The 20-year-old' influencer charged with rape allegations Who is Guo Pei? Guo Pei is a renowned Chinese fashion designer and the pioneer of haute couture in China. She became a global household name in 2015 when pop star Rihanna wore her massive, hand-embroidered yellow cape gown to the Met Gala. She is the first-born-and-raised Asian designer invited to be a guest member of France's prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Also Read: Meghan Markle spotted in UK for first time since moving back with Prince Harry She designed the awards ceremony uniforms for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and frequently created costumes for the annual CCTV New Year's Gala. She blends thousands of years of traditional Chinese embroidery and imperial craftsmanship with contemporary Western silhouettes. She founded her Beijing atelier in 1997, which today employs hundreds of skilled artisans dedicated to meticulous, time-intensive garment creation.

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Beijing to Washington! Ivanka Trump makes a style statement in Chinese designer Guo Pei for President Xi Jinping’s White House welcome

Dogs may understand more about human speech than previously thought. A new study has found that canine brains process spoken language in a way that researchers had previously considered uniquely human.Scientists discovered that dogs can use consonants to break continuous streams of sounds into individual words, a process known as a “consonant bias”. Until now, this feature had been documented in humans and had not even been observed in primates, despite their closer evolutionary relationship to people.<h2>Dogs use consonants to identify words</h2>Researchers compared the brain responses of 20 humans and 20 companion dogs while they listened to speech. Their analysis, published in the journal Science, found that both species were better at recognising word patterns when consonants provided the structure of words rather than vowels.The dogs' brains also synchronised with the rhythm of consonant-based words in a pattern similar to that seen in human brains.“This is the first evidence that a consonant bias can also emerge in the brain of a species other than humans,” co-author Kinga G. Tóth said.The findings challenge the idea that the brain needs specifically human language abilities to develop such a way of processing speech. “These findings suggest that the brain's tuning to speech, and specifically the emergence of consonant bias, does not require a pre-wired brain and human-like language abilities,” said Attila Andics of Eötvös Loránd University.“Instead, regular exposure to speech may be enough to change how the brain functions and to give rise to processing characteristics previously observed only in humans, even in a species evolutionarily distant from us.”<h2>Speech exposure may shape the canine brain</h2>The researchers also compared family pets with dogs that had spent their early months in shelters or on the streets.Both groups developed the same strong consonant bias, suggesting that prolonged exposure to human speech, rather than a particular upbringing, may help shape this aspect of the canine brain.The researchers also found an important difference between humans and dogs. People were able to detect words built around vowel patterns as well, although they performed better when consonants carried the word structure.Dogs, by comparison, did not show the same ability to detect the less familiar vowel-based patterns. Researchers said this may indicate that humans are better at learning unexpected linguistic patterns.<h2>Some dogs can learn words by listening in</h2>The findings add to growing research into how dogs process human language.A separate study published earlier this year found that some highly skilled dogs could learn new words simply by listening to their owners' conversations. Researchers said the dogs needed to follow their owner's gaze and attention, recognise communicative signals and identify individual words from a continuous flow of speech.That ability had also been considered largely unique to humans. The researchers found that some dogs displayed language-learning behaviours comparable to those seen in children between 18 and 23 months old.“Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviours strikingly similar to those of young children,” said lead author Dr Shany Dror of the University for Veterinary Medicine in Vienna.Together, the findings suggest that a dog's ability to pick up patterns in human speech may be rooted not only in training, but also in the way its brain adapts to living alongside people.

A new study has found that dogs’ brains process continuous human speech using a pattern previously considered uniquely human. The surprising clue is consonants, which appear to help dogs break streams of sounds into individual words. Here's all you need to know.

Dogs may understand more about human speech than previously thought. A new study has found that canine brains process spoken language in a way that researchers had previously considered uniquely human. Scientists discovered that dogs can use consonants to break continuous streams of sounds into individual words, a process known as a “consonant bias”. Until now, this feature had been documented in humans and had not even been observed in primates, despite their closer evolutionary relationship to people. Dogs use consonants to identify words Researchers compared the brain responses of 20 humans and 20 companion dogs while they listened to speech. Their analysis, published in the journal Science, found that both species were better at recognising word patterns when consonants provided the structure of words rather than vowels. The dogs' brains also synchronised with the rhythm of consonant-based words in a pattern similar to that seen in human brains. “This is the first evidence that a consonant bias can also emerge in the brain of a species other than humans,” co-author Kinga G. Tóth said. The findings challenge the idea that the brain needs specifically human language abilities to develop such a way of processing speech. “These findings suggest that the brain's tuning to speech, and specifically the emergence of consonant bias, does not require a pre-wired brain and human-like language abilities,” said Attila Andics of Eötvös Loránd University. “Instead, regular exposure to speech may be enough to change how the brain functions and to give rise to processing characteristics previously observed only in humans, even in a species evolutionarily distant from us.” Speech exposure may shape the canine brain The researchers also compared family pets with dogs that had spent their early months in shelters or on the streets. Both groups developed the same strong consonant bias, suggesting that prolonged exposure to human speech, rather than a particular upbringing, may help shape this aspect of the canine brain. The researchers also found an important difference between humans and dogs. People were able to detect words built around vowel patterns as well, although they performed better when consonants carried the word structure. Dogs, by comparison, did not show the same ability to detect the less familiar vowel-based patterns. Researchers said this may indicate that humans are better at learning unexpected linguistic patterns. Some dogs can learn words by listening in The findings add to growing research into how dogs process human language. A separate study published earlier this year found that some highly skilled dogs could learn new words simply by listening to their owners' conversations. Researchers said the dogs needed to follow their owner's gaze and attention, recognise communicative signals and identify individual words from a continuous flow of speech. That ability had also been considered largely unique to humans. The researchers found that some dogs displayed language-learning behaviours comparable to those seen in children between 18 and 23 months old. “Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviours strikingly similar to those of young children,” said lead author Dr Shany Dror of the University for Veterinary Medicine in Vienna. Together, the findings suggest that a dog's ability to pick up patterns in human speech may be rooted not only in training, but also in the way its brain adapts to living alongside people.

A new study has found that dogs’ brains process continuous human speech using a pattern previously considered uniquely human. The surprising clue is consonants, which appear to help dogs break streams of sounds into individual words. Here's all you need to know.

Thanks to a surprising brain trick, dogs really do ‘understand’ human speech, study finds

As India and New Zealand prepare to bring their free trade agreement into force on 20 October, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India, Patrick John Rata, has framed the pact as more than a tariff deal: it is, he says, “an expression of trust between our two countries.”&nbsp;Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal after both sides completed ratification, Rata called the agreement “balanced, ambitious, and a once-in-a-generation agreement that’s going to [deliver] real benefits [to] both our countries.”&nbsp;&nbsp;He placed the FTA, in the context of growing ties between the 2 countries: prime ministerial visits in both directions, the elevation of relations to a strategic partnership, and a run of new memorandums of understanding.&nbsp;“This is a significant, substantial agreement,” he said. From day one, Indian exporters will send goods to New Zealand duty-free. New Zealand, in turn, will see more than half of its products enter India tariff-free on entry into force, with that share rising over time to “somewhere around 82 per cent.” Wool, forestry and wood products, horticulture, kiwifruit, lamb and wine are among the items Wellington hopes will find a larger Indian market.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We hope that through the FTA, more Indian consumers will start to enjoy New Zealand kiwifruit, New Zealand lamb and New Zealand wine", High Commissioer said.&nbsp;Rata insisted lowering of tariffs is only part of the picture. “The reduction of tariffs [is] important, but the opportunities that are going to be created for collaboration and cooperation between our two countries are also substantial and need to be highlighted as well.”&nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand has committed to promote US$20 billion of private-sector investment into India over 15 years. India will create a New Zealand investment desk to help identify projects. Agriculture and horticulture cooperation is written into the deal, even though India has kept dairy off the table.&nbsp;“New Zealand has significant advanced technologies and farming knowledge and practices that we hope can be helpful,” Rata said, pointing also to a separate memorandum on dairying and animal husbandry concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit.&nbsp;On services and people-to-people links, he highlighted education, tourism, temporary work for skilled professionals, including musicians, yoga experts and cooks, and a working-holiday scheme. Temporary employment numbers, he said, were “somewhere in the vicinity of 1,600 per year,” with final details still to come. “It’s going to be another boost to our efforts to strengthen the people linkages between our two countries.”&nbsp;The timing, he argued, mattered. Global trade is under strain. Diversification is the order of the day. “Trade agreements are about trust,” Rata said. “This agreement is an expression of trust between our two countries. Trust in the vision of close economic relationships between us going forward, and it’s an opportunity that we’ve created for each other at a time when the global economic situation is more unsettled than perhaps it has been in the past.”&nbsp;The High Commission and New Zealand’s trade office in Mumbai will now try to turn that trust into more business engagements. The agreement, High Commissioner Rata pointed, only creates “better conditions.”&nbsp;

India and New Zealand forge a major economic partnership as NZ commits $20B in private investment over 15 years, backed by a specialised Indian investment desk.

As India and New Zealand prepare to bring their free trade agreement into force on 20 October, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to India, Patrick John Rata, has framed the pact as more than a tariff deal: it is, he says, “an expression of trust between our two countries.” Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal after both sides completed ratification, Rata called the agreement “balanced, ambitious, and a once-in-a-generation agreement that’s going to [deliver] real benefits [to] both our countries.” He placed the FTA, in the context of growing ties between the 2 countries: prime ministerial visits in both directions, the elevation of relations to a strategic partnership, and a run of new memorandums of understanding. “This is a significant, substantial agreement,” he said. From day one, Indian exporters will send goods to New Zealand duty-free. New Zealand, in turn, will see more than half of its products enter India tariff-free on entry into force, with that share rising over time to “somewhere around 82 per cent.” Wool, forestry and wood products, horticulture, kiwifruit, lamb and wine are among the items Wellington hopes will find a larger Indian market. “We hope that through the FTA, more Indian consumers will start to enjoy New Zealand kiwifruit, New Zealand lamb and New Zealand wine", High Commissioer said. Rata insisted lowering of tariffs is only part of the picture. “The reduction of tariffs [is] important, but the opportunities that are going to be created for collaboration and cooperation between our two countries are also substantial and need to be highlighted as well.” New Zealand has committed to promote US$20 billion of private-sector investment into India over 15 years. India will create a New Zealand investment desk to help identify projects. Agriculture and horticulture cooperation is written into the deal, even though India has kept dairy off the table. “New Zealand has significant advanced technologies and farming knowledge and practices that we hope can be helpful,” Rata said, pointing also to a separate memorandum on dairying and animal husbandry concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. On services and people-to-people links, he highlighted education, tourism, temporary work for skilled professionals, including musicians, yoga experts and cooks, and a working-holiday scheme. Temporary employment numbers, he said, were “somewhere in the vicinity of 1,600 per year,” with final details still to come. “It’s going to be another boost to our efforts to strengthen the people linkages between our two countries.” The timing, he argued, mattered. Global trade is under strain. Diversification is the order of the day. “Trade agreements are about trust,” Rata said. “This agreement is an expression of trust between our two countries. Trust in the vision of close economic relationships between us going forward, and it’s an opportunity that we’ve created for each other at a time when the global economic situation is more unsettled than perhaps it has been in the past.” The High Commission and New Zealand’s trade office in Mumbai will now try to turn that trust into more business engagements. The agreement, High Commissioner Rata pointed, only creates “better conditions.”

India and New Zealand forge a major economic partnership as NZ commits $20B in private investment over 15 years, backed by a specialised Indian investment desk.

India-New Zealand FTA is ‘an expression of trust’, NZ High Commissioner Patrick John Rata says

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon approached an Iranian diplomat at the UN General Assembly on Thursday (Sep 24) and attempted to hand him a Starlink satellite internet terminal used moments earlier by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his speech.The exchange, captured on video and later posted by Danon on social media, showed the Iranian representative declining to engage and turning away as the Israeli envoy spoke to him.<h2>Netanyahu slams Iran using Starlink device</h2>During his fiery speech at the UNGA, Netanyahu assailed enemies and allies alike, sparking uproar in the chamber. Taking aim at Iran, the Israeli PM brandished a Starlink and commented that the device could help Iranians access information and communicate freely despite restrictions imposed by authorities.“This is a communications device that enables people to access the truth. That is what the Iranian regime fears. It spends billions to censor the internet.” He then told the assembly that he would leave it with the UN president so it could be passed to the Iranian delegation. “So when they inevitably defect, they too will be able to freely tell their story on social media,” Netanyahu said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today at the UN General Assembly with a Starlink device: “This is a communications device that enables people to access the truth. That is what the Iranian regime fears. It spends billions to censor the internet. I’m going to leave this device… <a href="https://t.co/2cBZSuas16">pic.twitter.com/2cBZSuas16</a>&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://x.com/IsraeliPM/status/2103204738888265734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Netanyahu: The Iranian regime is especially afraid when their people have this. This is a communications device — Starlink — that allows people to access truth, to exercise freedom of thought and freedom of speech. That&#39;s why the Iranian regime spends billions of dollars… <a href="https://t.co/WBM15P0i14">pic.twitter.com/WBM15P0i14</a>&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://x.com/clashreport/status/2103193468931621119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Netanyahu claimed that Iran’s leadership was particularly concerned about its population gaining access to the internet, portraying Starlink as a tool for freedom of thought and expression.Dozens of delegates walked out as the Israeli prime minister began speaking. Netanyahu responded by calling those who left “moral cowards” and used much of his address to defend Israel’s military actions and attack critics of the country.He also rejected accusations of genocide against Israel, saying: “Israel didn’t commit genocide. Israel prevented genocide.” His remarks came amid continued international criticism of Israel’s conduct in the Gaza conflict.<h2>‘Take it and deliver it back to Tehran’</h2>In a video that is now going viral, Danon can be heard offering the Starlink device to Iranian diplomat Nasser Asadi. “If you heard the Prime Minister, you would understand how useful it could be in helping the Iranian people gain their freedom after what you did to them,” Danon said.“Do you want to take it and deliver it back to Tehran? It could be very useful for people in Iran,” he added.Danon then said: “We love the Iranian people, and we pray for regime change in Iran. The day will come.”Asadi did not respond to the remarks and appeared to turn away from Danon. Danon later posted the footage online with the caption: “The Iranian representative didn’t want the starlink.”<h2>Iran’s months-long internet blackout</h2>The exchange referred to a major internet shutdown in Iran earlier this year. Global internet access in the country was disrupted for nearly three months during a crackdown that followed protests in January. Access began to return in late May after an 88-day blackout, according to reporting at the time.Iran has also restricted Starlink, which uses satellites to provide internet connectivity without relying on conventional terrestrial networks. Reports however suggest that Starlink equipment has nevertheless been brought into the country despite those restrictions.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Iranian representative didn’t want the starlink :( <a href="https://t.co/wpElxvrrr4">pic.twitter.com/wpElxvrrr4</a>&mdash; Danny Danon 🇮🇱 דני דנון (@dannydanon) <a href="https://x.com/dannydanon/status/2103228972767305919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A striking video from the UN is going viral after Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon approached an Iranian diplomat carrying a Starlink terminal. Danon urged him to take it to Tehran, but the Iranian representative declined to engage.

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon approached an Iranian diplomat at the UN General Assembly on Thursday (Sep 24) and attempted to hand him a Starlink satellite internet terminal used moments earlier by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his speech. The exchange, captured on video and later posted by Danon on social media, showed the Iranian representative declining to engage and turning away as the Israeli envoy spoke to him. Netanyahu slams Iran using Starlink device During his fiery speech at the UNGA, Netanyahu assailed enemies and allies alike, sparking uproar in the chamber. Taking aim at Iran, the Israeli PM brandished a Starlink and commented that the device could help Iranians access information and communicate freely despite restrictions imposed by authorities. “This is a communications device that enables people to access the truth. That is what the Iranian regime fears. It spends billions to censor the internet.” He then told the assembly that he would leave it with the UN president so it could be passed to the Iranian delegation. “So when they inevitably defect, they too will be able to freely tell their story on social media,” Netanyahu said.

A striking video from the UN is going viral after Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon approached an Iranian diplomat carrying a Starlink terminal. Danon urged him to take it to Tehran, but the Iranian representative declined to engage.

Starlink showdown at UN: Israel envoy offers device to Iranian diplomat, video goes viral | Watch

Outrage swept Pakistan after news broke that a man sold his 3-year-old daughter to a 60-year-old man. The incident happened in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, where the girl was sold for 2.5 million Pakistani rupees, around $9,000. Her father, Abdul Baqi, was arrested in the border city of Chaman, while 60-year-old Salah Uddin was absconding. The matter has drawn attention to the practice of walwar, or bride price, a traditional Pashto custom where a groom or his family pays money to the bride's family.&nbsp;Local reports state that the marriage only existed on paper for now since the entire amount had not been paid. Once the full walwar money had been handed to the girl's father, she would have been considered the 60-year-old's wife. But it could have been years before the full bride price was paid. Till then, the arrangement would have meant that the girl's family could not look for another match for her in the future, even after she became an adult. In case they tried to, it could have serious repercussions, including violence between the two families.&nbsp;After the news became public, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti directed authorities to launch an investigation instead of waiting for a formal complaint from any of the relatives. Israr Ahmed Umrani, assistant inspector general of Balochistan Police for gender issues, told The Media Line that the girl's father had been arrested while they are searching for Salah Uddin. Chaman Police Subdivisional Police Officer Abdul Jabbar Khan told the outlet that the girl and her mother were under police protection.<h2>Girl's sister was married to Salah Uddin's son, who killed her</h2>Meanwhile, the police are also looking into the murder of the girl's older sister, Shukria Bibi, on the outskirts of Quetta. According to police, Baqi arranged Shukria's marriage to Salah Uddin's son for 1.5 million rupees. Later, he set up his 3-year-old to marry Salah Uddin, but he reportedly asked him to send his 8-year-old daughter instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;A few days later, Shukria was killed by her husband Kamran, who says he got angry after his wife looked outside through a doorway and hit her with an iron rod. The police are investigating whether Shukria's murder could be connected to the latest dispute.&nbsp;Baqi is also said to have told a local vlogger the same. He says that Shukria was subjected to violence by her in-laws who demanded that another minor girl be married into their family. Baqi says he agreed because of poverty and since he wanted to buy a home.&nbsp;Child marriages are illegal in Balochistan, and the Balochistan Child Marriages Restraint Act, 2025, sets the minimum marriage age at 18. A man found guilty under the law can be imprisoned for two to three years and fined 100,000 to 200,000 Pakistani rupees.

A case of child marriage has rocked Pakistan where a father married off his 3-year-old daughter to a 60-year-old man in exchange for 2.5 million Pakistani rupees. His other daughter was married to the groom's son, who had killed her.

Outrage swept Pakistan after news broke that a man sold his 3-year-old daughter to a 60-year-old man. The incident happened in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, where the girl was sold for 2.5 million Pakistani rupees, around $9,000. Her father, Abdul Baqi, was arrested in the border city of Chaman, while 60-year-old Salah Uddin was absconding. The matter has drawn attention to the practice of walwar, or bride price, a traditional Pashto custom where a groom or his family pays money to the bride's family. Local reports state that the marriage only existed on paper for now since the entire amount had not been paid. Once the full walwar money had been handed to the girl's father, she would have been considered the 60-year-old's wife. But it could have been years before the full bride price was paid. Till then, the arrangement would have meant that the girl's family could not look for another match for her in the future, even after she became an adult. In case they tried to, it could have serious repercussions, including violence between the two families. After the news became public, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti directed authorities to launch an investigation instead of waiting for a formal complaint from any of the relatives. Israr Ahmed Umrani, assistant inspector general of Balochistan Police for gender issues, told The Media Line that the girl's father had been arrested while they are searching for Salah Uddin. Chaman Police Subdivisional Police Officer Abdul Jabbar Khan told the outlet that the girl and her mother were under police protection. Girl's sister was married to Salah Uddin's son, who killed her Meanwhile, the police are also looking into the murder of the girl's older sister, Shukria Bibi, on the outskirts of Quetta. According to police, Baqi arranged Shukria's marriage to Salah Uddin's son for 1.5 million rupees. Later, he set up his 3-year-old to marry Salah Uddin, but he reportedly asked him to send his 8-year-old daughter instead. A few days later, Shukria was killed by her husband Kamran, who says he got angry after his wife looked outside through a doorway and hit her with an iron rod. The police are investigating whether Shukria's murder could be connected to the latest dispute. Baqi is also said to have told a local vlogger the same. He says that Shukria was subjected to violence by her in-laws who demanded that another minor girl be married into their family. Baqi says he agreed because of poverty and since he wanted to buy a home. Child marriages are illegal in Balochistan, and the Balochistan Child Marriages Restraint Act, 2025, sets the minimum marriage age at 18. A man found guilty under the law can be imprisoned for two to three years and fined 100,000 to 200,000 Pakistani rupees.

A case of child marriage has rocked Pakistan where a father married off his 3-year-old daughter to a 60-year-old man in exchange for 2.5 million Pakistani rupees. His other daughter was married to the groom's son, who had killed her.

Outrage erupts after 3-year-old is married to 60-year-old man in Pakistan, link to her sister's murder being probed

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was on a visit to the United States for the 81st UN General Assembly was asked questions by reporters regarding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and Pakistan's alleged harbouring of terrorists, which he refused to answer and just walked away.&nbsp;As Sharif entered the UN headquarters, he was confronted by a reporter who asked, “Prime Minister, when will you stop harbouring terrorists?” Sharif refused to answer or say anything on the matter. Later, as he left the premise, he was again asked the same question but this time too he refused to answer.&nbsp;Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, a resident of Pakistan's Punjab province, is a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967- India's primary anti-terrorism and national security legislation.- and the founder of the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

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He is wanted as an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. The &nbsp;Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 that killed 26 people, was also orchestrated by Pakistan-based operatives of the banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), according to National Investigation Agency (NIA).&nbsp;In its supplementary chargesheet NIA names Hafiz Muhammad Saeed as Accused No. 8, alleging his involvement in the larger conspiracy behind the attack.<h2>India slams Pak at UN</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, India during its address to the UNGA ripped apart Pakistan, telling Islamabad to direct its energy towards a debt-ridden economy surviving on bailouts rather than harbouring territorial ambitions or sponsoring cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;Exercising its right of reply at the UN Human Rights Council, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi dismantled Pakistan's diversionary tactics, asserting that its hostile posturing would do nothing to rescue its failing financial system.&nbsp;Stating that Pakistan's priorities remain fundamentally misplaced, Kshitij Tyagi remarked, "Pakistan would better serve its people by focusing on development, rather than by coveting territory of others or exporting terror, because neither these nor its theatrics in the Council would help repay the loans its economy survives on." (With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The  Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 that killed 26 people, was also orchestrated by Pakistan-based operatives of the banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), according to NIA.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was on a visit to the United States for the 81st UN General Assembly was asked questions by reporters regarding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and Pakistan's alleged harbouring of terrorists, which he refused to answer and just walked away. As Sharif entered the UN headquarters, he was confronted by a reporter who asked, “Prime Minister, when will you stop harbouring terrorists?” Sharif refused to answer or say anything on the matter. Later, as he left the premise, he was again asked the same question but this time too he refused to answer. Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, a resident of Pakistan's Punjab province, is a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967- India's primary anti-terrorism and national security legislation.- and the founder of the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

The &nbsp;Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 that killed 26 people, was also orchestrated by Pakistan-based operatives of the banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), according to NIA.

WATCH: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif refuses to answer on Hafeez Sayeed, walks away

Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were reportedly detained by the New York Police Department on Thursday for participating in a mass protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. The demonstration was held against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was adrressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday. Protesters staged a sit-in outside the UN complex, calling for an end to the war in Gaza. They also condemned US military support for Israel. Local media reported that more than 100 demonstrators were taken into custody, including Saradon and Einbinder, although the NYPD did not immediately confirm the exact number of arrests.&nbsp;Photographers captured Sarandon being escorted away by police officers while videos circulating on social media showed Hacks star Einbinder with her hands zip-tied behind her back as officers led her away from the protest.&nbsp;Sarandon has been known for her open support of the Palestinians. Earlier this month, while promoting her film The Echo Chamber at the Venice International Film Festival, she said she had continued to face professional consequences because of her political views.“I’ve still had movies taken away recently, because there are agencies that are telling people not to hire me,” Sarandon said during a press conference.&nbsp;Einbinder too has on several occasions spoken about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. She recently criticised singer Ed Sheeran after rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian remarks made during a concert. At the 2025 Emmy Awards, Einbinder said the conflict in Gaza was “an issue that’s very dear to my heart." She also spoke about distinguishing Jewish identity from the policies of the Israeli state.<h2>Celebrities join demonstration outside UN</h2>Several high-profile figures from the entertainment industry joined the protest, including actors Elliot Page, Cynthia Nixon, Caleb Hearon, and Sarah Sherman, as well as musicians Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker.&nbsp;Demonstrators held signs with slogans such as “End the Genocide,” “Stop Arming Israel,” “Fund People Not Bombs,” “Free Palestine,” and “Stop Bombing Iran, Lebanon, Palestine.”In videos posted by advocacy organizations Jewish Voice for Peace and the Sunrise Movement, Hannah Einbinder stated that the crowd had assembled to condemn Benjamin Netanyahu’s appearance at the United Nations. Characterising the violence as "an American-Israeli genocide against Palestinians," she demanded an immediate halt to military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.

Both Sarandon and Einbinder have been vocal advocates for Palestinian rights, with Sarandon recently noting that her political activism has led to lost film roles and agency pushback.

Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were reportedly detained by the New York Police Department on Thursday for participating in a mass protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. The demonstration was held against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was adrressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday. Protesters staged a sit-in outside the UN complex, calling for an end to the war in Gaza. They also condemned US military support for Israel. Local media reported that more than 100 demonstrators were taken into custody, including Saradon and Einbinder, although the NYPD did not immediately confirm the exact number of arrests. Photographers captured Sarandon being escorted away by police officers while videos circulating on social media showed Hacks star Einbinder with her hands zip-tied behind her back as officers led her away from the protest. Sarandon has been known for her open support of the Palestinians. Earlier this month, while promoting her film The Echo Chamber at the Venice International Film Festival, she said she had continued to face professional consequences because of her political views. “I’ve still had movies taken away recently, because there are agencies that are telling people not to hire me,” Sarandon said during a press conference. Einbinder too has on several occasions spoken about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. She recently criticised singer Ed Sheeran after rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian remarks made during a concert. At the 2025 Emmy Awards, Einbinder said the conflict in Gaza was “an issue that’s very dear to my heart." She also spoke about distinguishing Jewish identity from the policies of the Israeli state. Celebrities join demonstration outside UN Several high-profile figures from the entertainment industry joined the protest, including actors Elliot Page, Cynthia Nixon, Caleb Hearon, and Sarah Sherman, as well as musicians Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker. Demonstrators held signs with slogans such as “End the Genocide,” “Stop Arming Israel,” “Fund People Not Bombs,” “Free Palestine,” and “Stop Bombing Iran, Lebanon, Palestine.” In videos posted by advocacy organizations Jewish Voice for Peace and the Sunrise Movement, Hannah Einbinder stated that the crowd had assembled to condemn Benjamin Netanyahu’s appearance at the United Nations. Characterising the violence as "an American-Israeli genocide against Palestinians," she demanded an immediate halt to military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.

Both Sarandon and Einbinder have been vocal advocates for Palestinian rights, with Sarandon recently noting that her political activism has led to lost film roles and agency pushback.

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder detained by NYPD outside UN Headquarters

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