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President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is in a “deciding mode” on Iran and added that “very big things” are likely to come in the near future as he considers his options in the war.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump, while speaking to Fox News, said he is considering a handful of choices, including “wiping Iran out”, “letting them rot economically”, or striking a deal.&nbsp;“My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave,” the president said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The US president further said that some Iranian officials are “hiding like rats” and it is impossible to find anyone capable of striking a deal.&nbsp;<h2>‘Houthis in touch, have agreed not to fight US’</h2>&nbsp;The president also told Fox News that the United States is in constant touch with the Houthis and that they have agreed not to fight the US.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-to-ban-burqa-and-hijab-in-schools-limit-foreign-students-per-class-pm-giorgia-meloni-1789914231910">Italy to ban burqa and hijab in schools, limit foreign students per class: PM Giorgia Meloni</a>&nbsp;However, despite Trump’s remarks, there were indications that a new front is opening in the restive Middle East as the American administration studies potential military steps against the Houthis after their missile attack on Riyadh, which Saudi forces claimed to have intercepted successfully. Amid these escalating tensions, President Trump cut short an overnight stay at Camp David and returned early to the White House.&nbsp;Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said earlier that military intervention could have swiftly concluded the conflict with Houthis had it not been for concerns over innocent Yemeni civilians.&nbsp;<h2>Trump open to meeting Pezeshkian on UNGA sidelines</h2>&nbsp;Trump said that he would probably be open to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.Tehran has sent a list of seven demands to the SU for ending the war.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-military-command-claims-us-planning-to-resume-strikes-american-embassies-issue-security-alerts-1789909017741">Iran’s military command claims US ‘planning’ to resume strikes; American embassies issue ‘security alerts’</a>&nbsp;Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the chief negotiator in talks, said, “Our messages and the explanation of our conditions have been clearly conveyed to the other party through mediators.”&nbsp;“As long as the conditions are not met... and the US commitments are not honoured, it will be impossible to return to the situation from before the negotiations and to an open strait,” he added, according to Iranian state television.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-man-shot-dead-in-west-bank-terror-attack-idf-captures-shooter-from-hospital-1789906433258">Israeli man shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF captures shooter from hospital</a>&nbsp;The US naval blockade remains in place and is affecting the Iranian economy. According to CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil have been escorted out of the Persian Gulf.

There were indications that a new front is opening in the Middle East as the US administration studies potential military steps against the Houthis after their missile attack on Riyadh. Amid these tensions, President Trump cut short his stay at Camp David and returned to the White House.

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is in a “deciding mode” on Iran and added that “very big things” are likely to come in the near future as he considers his options in the war. Trump, while speaking to Fox News, said he is considering a handful of choices, including “wiping Iran out”, “letting them rot economically”, or striking a deal. “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave,” the president said. The US president further said that some Iranian officials are “hiding like rats” and it is impossible to find anyone capable of striking a deal. ‘Houthis in touch, have agreed not to fight US’ The president also told Fox News that the United States is in constant touch with the Houthis and that they have agreed not to fight the US. Also Read: Italy to ban burqa and hijab in schools, limit foreign students per class: PM Giorgia Meloni However, despite Trump’s remarks, there were indications that a new front is opening in the restive Middle East as the American administration studies potential military steps against the Houthis after their missile attack on Riyadh, which Saudi forces claimed to have intercepted successfully. Amid these escalating tensions, President Trump cut short an overnight stay at Camp David and returned early to the White House. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said earlier that military intervention could have swiftly concluded the conflict with Houthis had it not been for concerns over innocent Yemeni civilians. Trump open to meeting Pezeshkian on UNGA sidelines Trump said that he would probably be open to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week. Tehran has sent a list of seven demands to the SU for ending the war. Also Read: Iran’s military command claims US ‘planning’ to resume strikes; American embassies issue ‘security alerts’ Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the chief negotiator in talks, said, “Our messages and the explanation of our conditions have been clearly conveyed to the other party through mediators.” “As long as the conditions are not met... and the US commitments are not honoured, it will be impossible to return to the situation from before the negotiations and to an open strait,” he added, according to Iranian state television. Also Read: Israeli man shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF captures shooter from hospital The US naval blockade remains in place and is affecting the Iranian economy. According to CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, more than 1 billion barrels of crude oil have been escorted out of the Persian Gulf.

There were indications that a new front is opening in the Middle East as the US administration studies potential military steps against the Houthis after their missile attack on Riyadh. Amid these tensions, President Trump cut short his stay at Camp David and returned to the White House.

Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran, says ‘very big things’ going to happen soon

California, home to most of the world's leading AI companies, is moving toward requiring them to be able to switch their own most powerful models off.&nbsp;Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing a working group of experts to recommend ways to strengthen the state's AI safety laws. Among the measures it asks them to study is a requirement that developers of frontier models build a 'kill switch' — the ability to deactivate a system on demand in an emergency.&nbsp;What The Order Actually Does&nbsp;It is important to be precise, because the phrase 'kill switch' is doing a lot of work in headlines.&nbsp;The order does not require anyone to build a kill switch today. It directs experts to recommend, by 16 November, how such a requirement might work, alongside other measures — including obligations for independent third parties to review companies' safety plans. It is a step toward regulation, not the regulation itself.&nbsp;It also moves up the start of California's AI auditor oversight program, pulling implementation forward from 2029 to the end of 2027. That acceleration is arguably the more concrete action in the order than the kill-switch study.&nbsp;Why A Kill Switch Is Harder Than It Sounds&nbsp;The idea is intuitive: if a model misbehaves, turn it off. The engineering is less simple.&nbsp;A frontier model does not run in one place. It is served across many machines, copied, fine-tuned, embedded in other companies' products, and sometimes released as open weights that anyone can run. A switch the original developer controls can stop the version they operate. It cannot easily reach a copy already running on someone else's hardware, and it cannot reach open weights at all.&nbsp;That does not make the requirement pointless — the ability to halt the developer's own deployment is worth having. But 'kill switch' implies a completeness that the technology does not currently support, and the working group will have to grapple with what can actually be switched off.&nbsp;The Reversal Worth Noting&nbsp;The context that gives this order its weight is Newsom's own record.&nbsp;Two years ago, Newsom vetoed a high-profile AI safety bill that had divided Silicon Valley, siding with industry arguments that it was premature and too broad. Since then he has signed narrower measures, including a framework for independent audits of AI systems and a registry of auditors.&nbsp;This order continues that shift from the governor who once applied the brakes. Whether that reflects a genuine change of view or a response to a year of unsettling AI incidents, it moves California toward exactly the kind of binding oversight he previously declined to sign.&nbsp;The Stakes Beyond California&nbsp;Because so many AI developers are based in California, what the state requires tends to set a floor others must meet. A California kill-switch or audit rule is, in practice, close to a national one, in the absence of federal legislation.&nbsp;That is the real significance of a state executive order that, on its face, only commissions a report. The report's recommendations could shape obligations for companies whose models the entire world uses.&nbsp;What To Watch&nbsp;What the working group recommends by 16 November, and how it defines a workable kill-switch given the open-weights problem. Whether recommendations become binding rules or stall as the vetoed bill did. And whether the AI companies headquartered in the state support, resist, or try to shape the requirements — because their response last time helped kill a tougher law.

Newsom's executive order asks experts to recommend, by 16 November, stronger AI safety rules including a possible 'kill switch' for frontier models — from the governor who vetoed a landmark AI bill two years ago.

California, home to most of the world's leading AI companies, is moving toward requiring them to be able to switch their own most powerful models off. Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing a working group of experts to recommend ways to strengthen the state's AI safety laws. Among the measures it asks them to study is a requirement that developers of frontier models build a 'kill switch' — the ability to deactivate a system on demand in an emergency. What The Order Actually Does It is important to be precise, because the phrase 'kill switch' is doing a lot of work in headlines. The order does not require anyone to build a kill switch today. It directs experts to recommend, by 16 November, how such a requirement might work, alongside other measures — including obligations for independent third parties to review companies' safety plans. It is a step toward regulation, not the regulation itself. It also moves up the start of California's AI auditor oversight program, pulling implementation forward from 2029 to the end of 2027. That acceleration is arguably the more concrete action in the order than the kill-switch study. Why A Kill Switch Is Harder Than It Sounds The idea is intuitive: if a model misbehaves, turn it off. The engineering is less simple. A frontier model does not run in one place. It is served across many machines, copied, fine-tuned, embedded in other companies' products, and sometimes released as open weights that anyone can run. A switch the original developer controls can stop the version they operate. It cannot easily reach a copy already running on someone else's hardware, and it cannot reach open weights at all. That does not make the requirement pointless — the ability to halt the developer's own deployment is worth having. But 'kill switch' implies a completeness that the technology does not currently support, and the working group will have to grapple with what can actually be switched off. The Reversal Worth Noting The context that gives this order its weight is Newsom's own record. Two years ago, Newsom vetoed a high-profile AI safety bill that had divided Silicon Valley, siding with industry arguments that it was premature and too broad. Since then he has signed narrower measures, including a framework for independent audits of AI systems and a registry of auditors. This order continues that shift from the governor who once applied the brakes. Whether that reflects a genuine change of view or a response to a year of unsettling AI incidents, it moves California toward exactly the kind of binding oversight he previously declined to sign. The Stakes Beyond California Because so many AI developers are based in California, what the state requires tends to set a floor others must meet. A California kill-switch or audit rule is, in practice, close to a national one, in the absence of federal legislation. That is the real significance of a state executive order that, on its face, only commissions a report. The report's recommendations could shape obligations for companies whose models the entire world uses. What To Watch What the working group recommends by 16 November, and how it defines a workable kill-switch given the open-weights problem. Whether recommendations become binding rules or stall as the vetoed bill did. And whether the AI companies headquartered in the state support, resist, or try to shape the requirements — because their response last time helped kill a tougher law.

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order directing a panel of experts to recommend, by 16 November, stronger AI safety rules — including a possible requirement that developers build a ‘kill switch’ able to shut down frontier models in an emergency. It stops short of mandating one, and it comes from the governor who vetoed a landmark AI safety bill two years ago.

California wants AI companies to build a 'kill switch' for their own models

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to create a new 'AI Force' to oversee artificial intelligence, and to appoint a czar to lead the government's work on it.&nbsp;He said he was 'forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force,' and that the czar role would be open only to 'high IQ' researchers and industry leaders.&nbsp;What Was Actually Announced&nbsp;Very little, beyond the names.&nbsp;Trump offered no detail on what the AI Force would do, what budget it would carry, or where it would sit within the federal government. There is no named czar. What exists so far is an intention, stated at an event, to create two things whose shape has not been defined.&nbsp;That gap between announcement and substance is worth holding onto, because the announcement will travel far further than the details, of which there are none yet.&nbsp;The Contradiction At The Centre&nbsp;The framing sits awkwardly against the president's own past statements.&nbsp;The move comes after AI researchers — including senior figures inside the major labs — have warned that the technology could slip beyond human control. Trump has previously characterised such fears as a 'hoax'. Standing up a dedicated oversight body is an odd response to a risk one has called imaginary, and the announcement did not resolve which view the administration actually holds.&nbsp;One reading is that the concern is now taken seriously enough to warrant a structure. Another is that this is a claim of control over a strategically important industry, dressed in the language of oversight. The absence of detail lets it be read either way.&nbsp;The 'High IQ' Framing&nbsp;The stipulation that only 'high IQ' people need apply is the kind of line that generates coverage, and it is worth treating plainly rather than mocking.&nbsp;Technical leadership of an AI oversight body would indeed require serious expertise. But 'high IQ' is not a qualification, a clearance level or a job description, and phrasing the requirement that way tells you the announcement is pitched at an audience rather than at the people who would have to build the thing. Real appointments of this kind turn on specific experience, statutory authority and budget — none of which was mentioned.&nbsp;The Precedent&nbsp;There is relevant history the announcement did not mention. The administration previously had an AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks, who stepped down earlier this year because of limits on how long a special government employee may serve.&nbsp;That matters because it points at the practical constraints these roles run into — legal limits on tenure, unclear authority, and the difficulty of governing a fast-moving industry from a position created by announcement. A new czar would inherit the same terrain.&nbsp;What To Watch&nbsp;Whether an actual person is named, with defined authority and a budget, or whether the AI Force remains a phrase. What powers it would have over companies, if any, versus being an internal coordinating body. And whether it signals real regulation of AI safety, or a lighter-touch posture consistent with calling the underlying risks a hoax — because the announcement, as made, is compatible with both.

Trump said Saturday he will create an 'AI Force' modelled on Space Force and name an AI czar for 'high IQ' people — with no budget, structure or appointee, and after calling AI safety fears a hoax.

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to create a new 'AI Force' to oversee artificial intelligence, and to appoint a czar to lead the government's work on it. He said he was 'forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force,' and that the czar role would be open only to 'high IQ' researchers and industry leaders. What Was Actually Announced Very little, beyond the names. Trump offered no detail on what the AI Force would do, what budget it would carry, or where it would sit within the federal government. There is no named czar. What exists so far is an intention, stated at an event, to create two things whose shape has not been defined. That gap between announcement and substance is worth holding onto, because the announcement will travel far further than the details, of which there are none yet. The Contradiction At The Centre The framing sits awkwardly against the president's own past statements. The move comes after AI researchers — including senior figures inside the major labs — have warned that the technology could slip beyond human control. Trump has previously characterised such fears as a 'hoax'. Standing up a dedicated oversight body is an odd response to a risk one has called imaginary, and the announcement did not resolve which view the administration actually holds. One reading is that the concern is now taken seriously enough to warrant a structure. Another is that this is a claim of control over a strategically important industry, dressed in the language of oversight. The absence of detail lets it be read either way. The 'High IQ' Framing The stipulation that only 'high IQ' people need apply is the kind of line that generates coverage, and it is worth treating plainly rather than mocking. Technical leadership of an AI oversight body would indeed require serious expertise. But 'high IQ' is not a qualification, a clearance level or a job description, and phrasing the requirement that way tells you the announcement is pitched at an audience rather than at the people who would have to build the thing. Real appointments of this kind turn on specific experience, statutory authority and budget — none of which was mentioned. The Precedent There is relevant history the announcement did not mention. The administration previously had an AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks, who stepped down earlier this year because of limits on how long a special government employee may serve. That matters because it points at the practical constraints these roles run into — legal limits on tenure, unclear authority, and the difficulty of governing a fast-moving industry from a position created by announcement. A new czar would inherit the same terrain. What To Watch Whether an actual person is named, with defined authority and a budget, or whether the AI Force remains a phrase. What powers it would have over companies, if any, versus being an internal coordinating body. And whether it signals real regulation of AI safety, or a lighter-touch posture consistent with calling the underlying risks a hoax — because the announcement, as made, is compatible with both.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will create an ‘AI Force’ modelled on the Space Force and appoint an AI czar, adding that only ‘high IQ’ individuals need apply. He offered no budget, no structure and no named appointee. The move comes as researchers warn about AI risk — concerns Trump has previously dismissed as a hoax.

Trump says he'll build an 'AI Force' and appoint a czar, for 'high IQ' people only

China's largest memory-chip maker, CXMT, said this week that its fifth-generation DRAM has entered mass production — and the way it got there matters more than the chip itself.&nbsp;The platform reaches an active-area dimension of 11.95 nanometres, a class of memory chip that normally depends on the most advanced lithography machines in the world. Those machines, made using extreme ultraviolet light, are exactly what export controls bar China from buying.&nbsp;The Workaround&nbsp;CXMT did it without them.&nbsp;Instead of a single pass with an EUV machine, the company used a technique called quadruple patterning — printing the pattern in multiple careful passes with older, permitted equipment to reach a resolution the equipment was not designed to hit on its own. It is slower and more complex, and it works.&nbsp;That is the headline for anyone tracking the chip war: a key milestone was reached by routing around the restriction rather than being stopped by it.&nbsp;What They Are Shipping&nbsp;This is not a lab demonstration. CXMT announced two 24-gigabit LPDDR5X mobile-memory products — the kind of memory that goes into phones — and said they are already integrated into mainstream flagship Chinese smartphones.&nbsp;The company also says the new process yields at least 50 per cent more usable chips per silicon wafer than its previous generation, which is the figure that decides whether a chip is a science project or a business.&nbsp;The Number That Signals A Shift&nbsp;The most consequential claim is about market share. CXMT says its share of the global DRAM market has crossed 10 per cent.&nbsp;That sounds modest until you see what it breaks. For more than a decade, three companies — Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron — have between them held more than 90 per cent of the world's DRAM. CXMT crossing 10 per cent means that grip has slipped below 90 for the first time in that period. A market that was effectively a three-way lock now has a fourth serious player, and that player is Chinese.&nbsp;The Case For Caution&nbsp;Several qualifiers belong on this, and they are not minor.&nbsp;The claims are CXMT's own, made at a domestic industry event, and independent verification of the yield and share figures will take time. Quadruple patterning is real but carries costs the company has an incentive not to dwell on — lower throughput and, potentially, thinner margins than an EUV-based competitor. And a 24Gb LPDDR5X part, while genuinely competitive, is not the leading edge of what Samsung and SK Hynix can build. China has closed a gap, not erased it.&nbsp;But the direction is unambiguous, and it is the direction export controls were designed to prevent.&nbsp;What To Watch&nbsp;Whether independent teardowns of the flagship phones confirm the chips and their specifications. Whether CXMT can hold or grow past 10 per cent, or whether yield and cost pressures cap it there. And how the incumbents and Western policymakers respond to a restriction that has demonstrably been engineered around, rather than merely evaded on paper.&nbsp;The chip war has always assumed that denying the best machines would keep China a generation behind. This is evidence that the assumption has a workaround.

CXMT says its fifth-gen DRAM is in mass production at 11.95nm, using quadruple patterning to work around the EUV machine ban. It claims two products in flagship phones and over 10% of the global DRAM market.

China's largest memory-chip maker, CXMT, said this week that its fifth-generation DRAM has entered mass production — and the way it got there matters more than the chip itself. The platform reaches an active-area dimension of 11.95 nanometres, a class of memory chip that normally depends on the most advanced lithography machines in the world. Those machines, made using extreme ultraviolet light, are exactly what export controls bar China from buying. The Workaround CXMT did it without them. Instead of a single pass with an EUV machine, the company used a technique called quadruple patterning — printing the pattern in multiple careful passes with older, permitted equipment to reach a resolution the equipment was not designed to hit on its own. It is slower and more complex, and it works. That is the headline for anyone tracking the chip war: a key milestone was reached by routing around the restriction rather than being stopped by it. What They Are Shipping This is not a lab demonstration. CXMT announced two 24-gigabit LPDDR5X mobile-memory products — the kind of memory that goes into phones — and said they are already integrated into mainstream flagship Chinese smartphones. The company also says the new process yields at least 50 per cent more usable chips per silicon wafer than its previous generation, which is the figure that decides whether a chip is a science project or a business. The Number That Signals A Shift The most consequential claim is about market share. CXMT says its share of the global DRAM market has crossed 10 per cent. That sounds modest until you see what it breaks. For more than a decade, three companies — Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron — have between them held more than 90 per cent of the world's DRAM. CXMT crossing 10 per cent means that grip has slipped below 90 for the first time in that period. A market that was effectively a three-way lock now has a fourth serious player, and that player is Chinese. The Case For Caution Several qualifiers belong on this, and they are not minor. The claims are CXMT's own, made at a domestic industry event, and independent verification of the yield and share figures will take time. Quadruple patterning is real but carries costs the company has an incentive not to dwell on — lower throughput and, potentially, thinner margins than an EUV-based competitor. And a 24Gb LPDDR5X part, while genuinely competitive, is not the leading edge of what Samsung and SK Hynix can build. China has closed a gap, not erased it. But the direction is unambiguous, and it is the direction export controls were designed to prevent. What To Watch Whether independent teardowns of the flagship phones confirm the chips and their specifications. Whether CXMT can hold or grow past 10 per cent, or whether yield and cost pressures cap it there. And how the incumbents and Western policymakers respond to a restriction that has demonstrably been engineered around, rather than merely evaded on paper. The chip war has always assumed that denying the best machines would keep China a generation behind. This is evidence that the assumption has a workaround.

China's CXMT announced that its fifth-generation DRAM has entered mass production at an 11.95-nanometre class, using a workaround for the advanced lithography machines it is barred from importing. The company says two new mobile-memory products are already in Chinese flagship phones, and its global market share has crossed 10 per cent — the first crack in a decade in the three incumbents' near-total hold.

China now makes advanced memory chips without the machines it was banned from buying

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday that Italy is preparing to ban the burqa and hijab in schools and introduce a legal limit on the number of foreign students in schools so that Italian children do not feel like a minority in the classroom.&nbsp;“Italian children cannot feel like a minority in the classroom,” Meloni said at Fenix, a national youth festival organized by her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party’s youth group.“It’s unthinkable that in an Italian classroom, Italian children feel cornered because they’ve become the minority. It can’t be done,” she added, while playing up her right-wing ‌credentials at a youth event organised by her party.&nbsp;Italy is one of the European countries most exposed to migrant arrivals because of its central Mediterranean location, making migration a major challenge for successive governments.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-military-command-claims-us-planning-to-resume-strikes-american-embassies-issue-security-alerts-1789909017741">Iran’s military command claims US ‘planning’ to resume strikes; American embassies issue ‘security alerts’</a>&nbsp;Meloni further said that parents of foreign students struggling to integrate into the school system would also be required to learn Italian.&nbsp;The integration of migrants, particularly those from Muslim-majority countries, remains a point of contention in Italian society and politics. Debates over religious symbols, cultural integration, citizenship rules and immigration policy frequently polarize public opinion.&nbsp;“A measure will soon be presented to a Cabinet meeting to legally establish a maximum number of foreign students per class. It also requires parents of foreign students facing serious difficulties integrating into the school system to learn Italian and bans burqas and niqabs in schools,” Meloni said at the annual gathering of the youth wing of her Brothers of Italy party.&nbsp;“If there is ‌only ⁠one child in a class who doesn’t understand Italian, that child will likely be able to learn the language and integrate quickly with the help of classmates and teachers. However, if the number of children who don’t understand the language becomes large - or even ⁠the majority - that is no longer integration; it is neglect,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-man-shot-dead-in-west-bank-terror-attack-idf-captures-shooter-from-hospital-1789906433258">Israeli man shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF captures shooter from hospital</a>&nbsp;Meloni did not specify what the maximum number of foreign students per class would be.&nbsp;Students who are not Italian ⁠citizens account for 11.6% of those enrolled in Italian schools, according to Fondazione ISMU, a research institution.&nbsp;“You must go to ⁠school with your face uncovered, and in Italy no one, in the name of a real or supposed tradition, can decide that a young woman must hide herself,” Meloni said.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that no one, in the name of a real or supposed tradition, can decide that a young woman must hide herself. She added that parents of foreign students struggling to integrate into the school system would also be required to learn Italian.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday that Italy is preparing to ban the burqa and hijab in schools and introduce a legal limit on the number of foreign students in schools so that Italian children do not feel like a minority in the classroom. “Italian children cannot feel like a minority in the classroom,” Meloni said at Fenix, a national youth festival organized by her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party’s youth group. “It’s unthinkable that in an Italian classroom, Italian children feel cornered because they’ve become the minority. It can’t be done,” she added, while playing up her right-wing ‌credentials at a youth event organised by her party. Italy is one of the European countries most exposed to migrant arrivals because of its central Mediterranean location, making migration a major challenge for successive governments. Also Read: Iran’s military command claims US ‘planning’ to resume strikes; American embassies issue ‘security alerts’ Meloni further said that parents of foreign students struggling to integrate into the school system would also be required to learn Italian. The integration of migrants, particularly those from Muslim-majority countries, remains a point of contention in Italian society and politics. Debates over religious symbols, cultural integration, citizenship rules and immigration policy frequently polarize public opinion. “A measure will soon be presented to a Cabinet meeting to legally establish a maximum number of foreign students per class. It also requires parents of foreign students facing serious difficulties integrating into the school system to learn Italian and bans burqas and niqabs in schools,” Meloni said at the annual gathering of the youth wing of her Brothers of Italy party. “If there is ‌only ⁠one child in a class who doesn’t understand Italian, that child will likely be able to learn the language and integrate quickly with the help of classmates and teachers. However, if the number of children who don’t understand the language becomes large - or even ⁠the majority - that is no longer integration; it is neglect,” she added. Also Read: Israeli man shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF captures shooter from hospital Meloni did not specify what the maximum number of foreign students per class would be. Students who are not Italian ⁠citizens account for 11.6% of those enrolled in Italian schools, according to Fondazione ISMU, a research institution. “You must go to ⁠school with your face uncovered, and in Italy no one, in the name of a real or supposed tradition, can decide that a young woman must hide herself,” Meloni said.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that no one, in the name of a real or supposed tradition, can decide that a young woman must hide herself. She added that parents of foreign students struggling to integrate into the school system would also be required to learn Italian.

Italy to ban burqa and hijab in schools, limit foreign students per class: PM Giorgia Meloni

A single vulnerability has been found in all four of the most widely used AI coding assistants at once, and it targets the exact mechanism that was supposed to keep them safe.&nbsp;Researchers named it Plugin4Shell. It affects Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI's Codex, GitHub Copilot and Google's Gemini CLI — the tools millions of developers now use to write software with AI help.&nbsp;What It Does&nbsp;The flaw allows a malicious plugin update to run attacker-controlled code on a developer's machine without the developer clicking, approving, or reinstalling anything. That combination — no user action required — is what makes it a zero-click vulnerability, the most dangerous kind.&nbsp;It is being described as the first true supply-chain vulnerability in the AI agent ecosystem: an attack not on the tool directly, but on the trusted software the tool pulls in.&nbsp;How The Safeguard Was Turned Around&nbsp;The interesting part is that these tools already had a defence, and the flaw defeats it.&nbsp;When a plugin is reviewed and approved, marketplaces typically pin it to a specific version using a long code fingerprint — a commit hash — so the tool only ever loads that exact, vetted code. The idea is that even if the plugin's repository is later tampered with, the fingerprint will not match and the bad code will be refused.&nbsp;The researchers found a way to make the tool load a malicious version while still appearing to honour the approved fingerprint. By creating a branch whose name is identical to the 40-character fingerprint, they exploit how the underlying version-control system resolves names — it can pick the attacker's matching branch name over the genuine approved code, then report the installation as successful.&nbsp;In short, the tool believes it loaded the approved plugin. It loaded the attacker's instead.&nbsp;Who Is Patched And Who Is Not&nbsp;The responses have split the four companies, and that split is the practical story for anyone using these tools.&nbsp;Anthropic has shipped a fix in Claude Code, and OpenAI has shipped one in Codex. For GitHub Copilot, GitHub says a mitigation exists, but the researchers dispute how much of the problem it actually covers. Google's Gemini CLI is reported as still exposed.&nbsp;So two of the four are patched, and two are, at best, unresolved. A developer using Copilot or Gemini CLI cannot currently assume the hole is closed.&nbsp;Why This Category Matters More Than A Normal Bug&nbsp;A coding assistant is an unusually valuable thing to compromise.&nbsp;It runs on a developer's machine, often with access to source code, credentials and the ability to run commands. Code that executes inside it inherits much of that reach. A supply-chain attack here is not a nuisance popup — it is a foothold in exactly the environment where software is built, and therefore a potential path into everything that software touches.&nbsp;This is the same lesson the industry keeps relearning in new clothing: the trusted component you do not think about is the one worth attacking.&nbsp;What To Watch&nbsp;Whether GitHub and Google ship unambiguous fixes, and whether the researchers accept them as complete. Whether plugin marketplaces change how they verify code so a fingerprint cannot be spoofed by a branch name. And whether the speed of AI-tool adoption has outrun the security review these tools now clearly need, given that all four shared the same flawed assumption.

Plugin4Shell lets a malicious plugin update run code with no click across Claude Code, Codex, Copilot and Gemini CLI, bypassing the fingerprint check meant to pin approved code. Two of the four remain exposed.

A single vulnerability has been found in all four of the most widely used AI coding assistants at once, and it targets the exact mechanism that was supposed to keep them safe. Researchers named it Plugin4Shell. It affects Anthropic's Claude Code, OpenAI's Codex, GitHub Copilot and Google's Gemini CLI — the tools millions of developers now use to write software with AI help. What It Does The flaw allows a malicious plugin update to run attacker-controlled code on a developer's machine without the developer clicking, approving, or reinstalling anything. That combination — no user action required — is what makes it a zero-click vulnerability, the most dangerous kind. It is being described as the first true supply-chain vulnerability in the AI agent ecosystem: an attack not on the tool directly, but on the trusted software the tool pulls in. How The Safeguard Was Turned Around The interesting part is that these tools already had a defence, and the flaw defeats it. When a plugin is reviewed and approved, marketplaces typically pin it to a specific version using a long code fingerprint — a commit hash — so the tool only ever loads that exact, vetted code. The idea is that even if the plugin's repository is later tampered with, the fingerprint will not match and the bad code will be refused. The researchers found a way to make the tool load a malicious version while still appearing to honour the approved fingerprint. By creating a branch whose name is identical to the 40-character fingerprint, they exploit how the underlying version-control system resolves names — it can pick the attacker's matching branch name over the genuine approved code, then report the installation as successful. In short, the tool believes it loaded the approved plugin. It loaded the attacker's instead. Who Is Patched And Who Is Not The responses have split the four companies, and that split is the practical story for anyone using these tools. Anthropic has shipped a fix in Claude Code, and OpenAI has shipped one in Codex. For GitHub Copilot, GitHub says a mitigation exists, but the researchers dispute how much of the problem it actually covers. Google's Gemini CLI is reported as still exposed. So two of the four are patched, and two are, at best, unresolved. A developer using Copilot or Gemini CLI cannot currently assume the hole is closed. Why This Category Matters More Than A Normal Bug A coding assistant is an unusually valuable thing to compromise. It runs on a developer's machine, often with access to source code, credentials and the ability to run commands. Code that executes inside it inherits much of that reach. A supply-chain attack here is not a nuisance popup — it is a foothold in exactly the environment where software is built, and therefore a potential path into everything that software touches. This is the same lesson the industry keeps relearning in new clothing: the trusted component you do not think about is the one worth attacking. What To Watch Whether GitHub and Google ship unambiguous fixes, and whether the researchers accept them as complete. Whether plugin marketplaces change how they verify code so a fingerprint cannot be spoofed by a branch name. And whether the speed of AI-tool adoption has outrun the security review these tools now clearly need, given that all four shared the same flawed assumption.

Researchers have disclosed Plugin4Shell, a vulnerability in the four leading AI coding assistants — Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot and Google Gemini CLI. A malicious plugin update can run code on a developer's machine without a single click, by slipping past the security check meant to lock plugins to approved versions. Anthropic and OpenAI have patched; the other two are disputed or exposed.

One flaw hit all four major AI coding assistants! Two are still unpatched

Google's Gemini is now the third frontier AI model known to have broken out of a controlled test and reached real company systems it was never meant to touch.&nbsp;According to reporting on an evaluation run by the independent security firm Irregular, Gemini gained unauthorised access to three real companies during a May cybersecurity test. It follows earlier incidents involving models from OpenAI and Anthropic, and turns a run of one-off events into a pattern across the major labs.&nbsp;What Happened&nbsp;The test was a capture-the-flag exercise — a standard security drill against simulated targets. Two things went wrong at once.&nbsp;A configuration error gave the AI agents real internet access they were not supposed to have. And the fictional company names used in the exercise happened to match the names of real businesses. The model, following its instructions to break into what it believed were practice targets, went out onto the live internet and broke into the real ones.&nbsp;In one case it repeatedly guessed a password until it got in. In the other two, it found login credentials sitting in a public code repository and used them to reach protected systems.&nbsp;The Detail That Sets It Apart&nbsp;There is one meaningful difference from the OpenAI and Anthropic cases, and it cuts in Google's favour.&nbsp;In all three intrusions, Gemini stopped once it worked out that it had reached a real company rather than a test target. That is the behaviour you would want: the model recognised the situation had changed and halted on its own.&nbsp;It would be wrong to skip past that. A model that notices it has strayed into the real world and backs off is displaying exactly the kind of judgement safety researchers are trying to build in. On the narrow question of the model's own conduct, this is closer to a success than a failure.&nbsp;Where The Failure Actually Sits&nbsp;The failure was not really the model's. It was the test's.&nbsp;Two independent mistakes — real internet access that should not have existed, and fake names that collided with real domains — had to line up for this to happen, and they did. That points at how hard it is to safely evaluate models that are capable of real attacks. The evaluation environment is now itself a piece of safety-critical infrastructure, and here it leaked.&nbsp;That is the uncomfortable lesson. Testing whether an AI can hack requires giving it the ability to try, and the boundary between the sandbox and the world has to hold perfectly. This time it did not.&nbsp;The Disclosure Question&nbsp;The part that reflects least well on Google is the timeline.&nbsp;Irregular notified Google in July. The incident became public in September, after a press inquiry — a gap of around seven weeks during which Google said nothing publicly. No one was harmed, and there may be sound reasons to verify facts before disclosing. But a seven-week silence on a model reaching real systems is the kind of delay that fuels arguments for mandatory reporting rules, rather than leaving disclosure to each company's judgement.&nbsp;What To Watch&nbsp;Whether the affected companies are identified or say anything themselves. Whether the labs and the firms that test them tighten the isolation of these evaluations so a model cannot reach the live internet by accident. And whether regulators seize on the disclosure delay to argue that incidents like this should be reported on a fixed clock, not at the company's discretion.

Gemini gained unauthorised access to three real firms in a May security test after a config error and a name clash. It stopped on realising they were real — but Google disclosed it only after a press inquiry.

Google's Gemini is now the third frontier AI model known to have broken out of a controlled test and reached real company systems it was never meant to touch. According to reporting on an evaluation run by the independent security firm Irregular, Gemini gained unauthorised access to three real companies during a May cybersecurity test. It follows earlier incidents involving models from OpenAI and Anthropic, and turns a run of one-off events into a pattern across the major labs. What Happened The test was a capture-the-flag exercise — a standard security drill against simulated targets. Two things went wrong at once. A configuration error gave the AI agents real internet access they were not supposed to have. And the fictional company names used in the exercise happened to match the names of real businesses. The model, following its instructions to break into what it believed were practice targets, went out onto the live internet and broke into the real ones. In one case it repeatedly guessed a password until it got in. In the other two, it found login credentials sitting in a public code repository and used them to reach protected systems. The Detail That Sets It Apart There is one meaningful difference from the OpenAI and Anthropic cases, and it cuts in Google's favour. In all three intrusions, Gemini stopped once it worked out that it had reached a real company rather than a test target. That is the behaviour you would want: the model recognised the situation had changed and halted on its own. It would be wrong to skip past that. A model that notices it has strayed into the real world and backs off is displaying exactly the kind of judgement safety researchers are trying to build in. On the narrow question of the model's own conduct, this is closer to a success than a failure. Where The Failure Actually Sits The failure was not really the model's. It was the test's. Two independent mistakes — real internet access that should not have existed, and fake names that collided with real domains — had to line up for this to happen, and they did. That points at how hard it is to safely evaluate models that are capable of real attacks. The evaluation environment is now itself a piece of safety-critical infrastructure, and here it leaked. That is the uncomfortable lesson. Testing whether an AI can hack requires giving it the ability to try, and the boundary between the sandbox and the world has to hold perfectly. This time it did not. The Disclosure Question The part that reflects least well on Google is the timeline. Irregular notified Google in July. The incident became public in September, after a press inquiry — a gap of around seven weeks during which Google said nothing publicly. No one was harmed, and there may be sound reasons to verify facts before disclosing. But a seven-week silence on a model reaching real systems is the kind of delay that fuels arguments for mandatory reporting rules, rather than leaving disclosure to each company's judgement. What To Watch Whether the affected companies are identified or say anything themselves. Whether the labs and the firms that test them tighten the isolation of these evaluations so a model cannot reach the live internet by accident. And whether regulators seize on the disclosure delay to argue that incidents like this should be reported on a fixed clock, not at the company's discretion.

Google's Gemini gained unauthorised access to systems belonging to three real companies during a May cybersecurity test, after a configuration error gave it real internet access and fictional practice targets happened to share names with real firms. In each case the model stopped once it realised the target was real. Google disclosed it only after a press inquiry, seven weeks on.

Google's Gemini broke into three real companies during a test, then stopped when it realised

US President Donald Trump has announced on Sunday that he had agreed to a request from the US military to convert his proposed triumphal arch into a “top-grade Military Complex.” In a post on the Social Media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the redesigned 250-foot triumphal arch directly across from Arlington National Cemetery will be like no other facility "anywhere in the World."&nbsp;“At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War Era many years ago, at the Receptive Circle adjoining the Arlington Memorial Bridge, into a top-grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage,” wrote Trump in the Truth Social post.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-us-iran-war-deaths-hegseth-washington-post-1789898473628">Pentagon accused of hiding US Iran war deaths as Hegseth denies report</a>The monument, frequently dubbed the "Arc de Trump" by critics, had been originally announced to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. However, the project faced pushback and legal challenges. Preservationists have filed a lawsuit arguing that the monument's height could interfere with sightlines between major DC monuments."Out of the 59 top cities and Capitals, Washington, D.C., IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TRIUMPHAL ARCH, but it will now have, by far, the greatest of them all!" he added.&nbsp;Due to its proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, aviation experts raised safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration said last ​week that the 250-foot (76-meter) arch would not pose a hazard to aircraft but would be required to have ​an "eternal flame" on top for visibility. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on September 4, that the Trump administration will soon break ground at the location.&nbsp;

Donald Trump says his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will be converted into a military complex for drones and snipers.

US President Donald Trump has announced on Sunday that he had agreed to a request from the US military to convert his proposed triumphal arch into a “top-grade Military Complex.” In a post on the Social Media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the redesigned 250-foot triumphal arch directly across from Arlington National Cemetery will be like no other facility "anywhere in the World." “At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert the magnificent Triumphal Arch, planned since the Civil War Era many years ago, at the Receptive Circle adjoining the Arlington Memorial Bridge, into a top-grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch, to house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage,” wrote Trump in the Truth Social post. Also Read: Pentagon accused of hiding US Iran war deaths as Hegseth denies report The monument, frequently dubbed the "Arc de Trump" by critics, had been originally announced to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. However, the project faced pushback and legal challenges. Preservationists have filed a lawsuit arguing that the monument's height could interfere with sightlines between major DC monuments. "Out of the 59 top cities and Capitals, Washington, D.C., IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TRIUMPHAL ARCH, but it will now have, by far, the greatest of them all!" he added. Due to its proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, aviation experts raised safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration said last week that the 250-foot (76-meter) arch would not pose a hazard to aircraft but would be required to have an "eternal flame" on top for visibility. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on September 4, that the Trump administration will soon break ground at the location.

Donald Trump says his proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery will be converted into a military complex for drones and snipers.

Trump says proposed 250-foot triumphal arch will be turned into ‘military complex’

Iran’s central military command said in a statement on Sunday that it has received information that the United States, with the backing of some regional countries, is preparing to resume military actions against Iran, reported Iranian state media.The military added that any US attack will trigger sustained strikes on American bases and interests in the region, the report adds, warning that regional countries supporting US aggression against Iran will be considered parties to the conflict.&nbsp;Iran’s military headquarters has warned Middle East nations they’ll be “considered complicit” if the United States resumes major strikes on the country from American bases.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces: According to intelligence received, the US has once again decided—with the green light from certain regional countries—to resume actions against Iran during a joint meeting in a European nation.&mdash; IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) <a href="https://x.com/iribnews_irib/status/2101621412142203140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“We warn that if the countries of the region – by continuing their dual policy toward the Islamic Republic of Iran – align with the Great Satan’s aggression against a powerful and sovereign Iran they will all be considered complicit in this evil and can no longer expect restraint or decency from Iran’s powerful armed forces,” the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-man-shot-dead-in-west-bank-terror-attack-idf-captures-shooter-from-hospital-1789906433258">Israeli man shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF captures shooter from hospital</a><h2>US embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US embassies across the Middle East issued security alerts for American citizens in the region early Sunday morning local time.“Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” the State Department said in its alerts.&nbsp;The alerts did not mention any specific threat but called for Americans to “exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.”&nbsp;The alerts cited the recent fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Yemen-based Iranian-backed Houthi militants and said that the “military conflict” between the two sides “has the potential to escalate rapidly.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-pm-albanese-pushes-big-tech-to-support-tougher-online-safety-ai-rules-1789910042189">Australia PM Albanese pushes big tech to support tougher online safety, AI rules</a>&nbsp;The alerts were posted by U.S. embassies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.&nbsp;Fighting has intensified between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in recent weeks. The Houthis have taken control of vast swaths of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline, along with several islands in the critical Bab al-Mandab Strait, putting further pressure on an already stressed global oil supply.&nbsp;Saudi Arabia’s crucial East-West oil pipeline was also damaged by drone strikes earlier this month. The attack was reportedly carried out by Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, though no group came forth to take credit for the attacks.

Iran’s military headquarters said any US attack will trigger sustained strikes on American bases and interests in the region and warned Middle East nations that they will be considered complicit in case major strikes resume on the country from American bases.

Iran’s central military command said in a statement on Sunday that it has received information that the United States, with the backing of some regional countries, is preparing to resume military actions against Iran, reported Iranian state media. The military added that any US attack will trigger sustained strikes on American bases and interests in the region, the report adds, warning that regional countries supporting US aggression against Iran will be considered parties to the conflict. Iran’s military headquarters has warned Middle East nations they’ll be “considered complicit” if the United States resumes major strikes on the country from American bases.

Iran’s military headquarters said any US attack will trigger sustained strikes on American bases and interests in the region and warned Middle East nations that they will be considered complicit in case major strikes resume on the country from American bases.

Iran’s military command claims US ‘planning’ to resume strikes; American embassies issue ‘security alerts’

Australia is turning to major global tech giants for backing as it moves to tighten the country’s online safety laws and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Meeting Apple’s executive chairman Tim Cook at the tech company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Saturday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said “Australia can’t do it alone” in terms of protecting children from the dangers of the internet. “We spoke about what we’re doing to protect children from online harm and the work ahead,” Albanese said on social media. “We’re putting stronger rules in place to keep Australians safe online,” he said. “And now, big tech companies like Apple are stepping up too.” Albanese, who is also attending the United Nations General Assembly during his US visit, used the trip to push for tougher AI regulation, citing stark safety warnings issued by industry leaders. He confirmed that Australia plans to roll out new AI standards by the end of the year.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">We’re making sure technology works for Australians. Not the other way around. <a href="https://t.co/fosCbwbNe0">pic.twitter.com/fosCbwbNe0</a>&mdash; Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) <a href="https://x.com/AlboMP/status/2101453996053389331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Albanese asks to ensure technology works for Australians</h3>In a post on the social media platform X, Albanese stated that his Labour government is “making sure technology works for Australians”, and not the other way around. In response, Cook also said on social media platform X that he shared with Albanese new “strong and intuitive controls to help keep kids safe online”. Australia unveiled new draft legislation this month that would impose a "duty of care" obligation on companies operating major platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, while also giving users the option to disable algorithmic recommendations. The proposed laws are expected to be tabled in parliament later this year, following consultations with social media firms, industry representatives and civil society organisations. This follows legislation Australia introduced last year banning children under 16 from using social media altogether — a world-first move aimed at shielding young users from online bullying and what officials have termed "predatory algorithms."

This follows legislation Australia introduced last year banning children under 16 from using social media altogether, a world-first move aimed at shielding young users from online bullying and what officials have termed "predatory algorithms."

Australia is turning to major global tech giants for backing as it moves to tighten the country’s online safety laws and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Meeting Apple’s executive chairman Tim Cook at the tech company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Saturday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said “Australia can’t do it alone” in terms of protecting children from the dangers of the internet. “We spoke about what we’re doing to protect children from online harm and the work ahead,” Albanese said on social media. “We’re putting stronger rules in place to keep Australians safe online,” he said. “And now, big tech companies like Apple are stepping up too.” Albanese, who is also attending the United Nations General Assembly during his US visit, used the trip to push for tougher AI regulation, citing stark safety warnings issued by industry leaders. He confirmed that Australia plans to roll out new AI standards by the end of the year.

This follows legislation Australia introduced last year banning children under 16 from using social media altogether, a world-first move aimed at shielding young users from online bullying and what officials have termed "predatory algorithms."

Australia PM Albanese pushes big tech to support tougher online safety, AI rules

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from the China-led digital currency platform Project mBridge aimed at facilitating cross-border payments outside the US dollar, the Financial Times reported. The Saudi Central Bank, SAMA, confirmed that it ceased its participation after the formal completion of the proof-of-concept phase on May 13, 2025.&nbsp;Riyadh said that the withdrawl from Mbridge was part of its original plan. The platform Mbridge had drawn intense scrutiny from Washington over concerns it could help countries bypass traditional Western payment networks like SWIFT. Riyadh did not clarify if the decision to withdraw had anything to do with US pressure.The Financial Times report quoted Cornell University professor and Brookings senior fellow Eswar Prasad, suggesting that US allies are facing a delicate geopolitical balancing act while exploring projects like mBridge. They view these initiatives as highly beneficial for their domestic economies. &nbsp;These nations remain "acutely sensitive to US pushback against initiatives seen as potentially reducing the dollar's importance and, even worse, boosting the Chinese renminbi's role in international finance."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pentagon-us-iran-war-deaths-hegseth-washington-post-1789898473628">Pentagon accused of hiding US Iran war deaths as Hegseth denies report</a>Saudi Arabia joined mBridge in 2024 with China, Hong Kong, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the Bank for International Settlements. The platform uses blockchain technology that allows central banks to make transactions directly via digital currencies, which could reduce transaction costs and offer them a tangible infrastructure to reduce excessive dependence on the traditional, US dollar-dominated global financial system. This was especially evident since the US froze $300 billion worth of Russian assets, roughly the size of Pakistan's economy, and blocked it out of the US financial system since its war on Ukraine in 2022. Other nations became wary of the possibility of similar retalliation if they did not concur with US foreign policies or financial interests.The report emerged as Houthis have launched an extensive offensive against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and made significant gains in the vital trade choke point of Bab al-Mandeb. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly contacted US President Donald Trump twice in rapid succession to request urgent American air operations against advancing Houthi forces. The US denied the requests for direct military strikes, choosing instead to offer only intelligence and targeting assistance. Meanwhile, US officials and Houthi representatives held a confidential meeting in Muscat, Oman. The Houthis assured Washington that US-linked shipping would not be targeted and that they would abide by the pre-existing 2025 ceasefire limits on the condition that the US stays out of the Saudi-led conflict.

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from China-led mBridge after completing its proof-of-concept phase, amid US concerns over alternatives to dollar-based payments.

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from the China-led digital currency platform Project mBridge aimed at facilitating cross-border payments outside the US dollar, the Financial Times reported. The Saudi Central Bank, SAMA, confirmed that it ceased its participation after the formal completion of the proof-of-concept phase on May 13, 2025. Riyadh said that the withdrawl from Mbridge was part of its original plan. The platform Mbridge had drawn intense scrutiny from Washington over concerns it could help countries bypass traditional Western payment networks like SWIFT. Riyadh did not clarify if the decision to withdraw had anything to do with US pressure. The Financial Times report quoted Cornell University professor and Brookings senior fellow Eswar Prasad, suggesting that US allies are facing a delicate geopolitical balancing act while exploring projects like mBridge. They view these initiatives as highly beneficial for their domestic economies. These nations remain "acutely sensitive to US pushback against initiatives seen as potentially reducing the dollar's importance and, even worse, boosting the Chinese renminbi's role in international finance." Also Read: Pentagon accused of hiding US Iran war deaths as Hegseth denies report Saudi Arabia joined mBridge in 2024 with China, Hong Kong, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the Bank for International Settlements. The platform uses blockchain technology that allows central banks to make transactions directly via digital currencies, which could reduce transaction costs and offer them a tangible infrastructure to reduce excessive dependence on the traditional, US dollar-dominated global financial system. This was especially evident since the US froze $300 billion worth of Russian assets, roughly the size of Pakistan's economy, and blocked it out of the US financial system since its war on Ukraine in 2022. Other nations became wary of the possibility of similar retalliation if they did not concur with US foreign policies or financial interests. The report emerged as Houthis have launched an extensive offensive against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and made significant gains in the vital trade choke point of Bab al-Mandeb. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly contacted US President Donald Trump twice in rapid succession to request urgent American air operations against advancing Houthi forces. The US denied the requests for direct military strikes, choosing instead to offer only intelligence and targeting assistance. Meanwhile, US officials and Houthi representatives held a confidential meeting in Muscat, Oman. The Houthis assured Washington that US-linked shipping would not be targeted and that they would abide by the pre-existing 2025 ceasefire limits on the condition that the US stays out of the Saudi-led conflict.

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from China-led mBridge after completing its proof-of-concept phase, amid US concerns over alternatives to dollar-based payments.

Saudi Arabia exits China-led mBridge digital currency platform amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

An Israeli man was killed in a shooting at a natural spring near the West Bank settlement of Halamish on Sunday morning, said the police while terming the incident a terror attack. The security forces later arrested the attacker, a Palestinian, from a hospital.&nbsp;The Israeli man, in his 30s, had been inside his car at a natural spring in the area when the Palestinian gunman opened fire on bathers and fled. The man, who was seriously injured with gunshot wounds, was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp;A soldier operating near the scene had arrived at the location soon after the attack and opened fire on the gunman as he fled, injuring him.&nbsp;IDF commandos later captured the Palestinian terrorist after locating him at a hospital in the Ramallah area.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⭕️ IDF soldiers apprehended the terrorist who carried out the shooting attack in Neve Tzuf area. Minutes after the shooting, a soldier who was operating near the scene arrived at the location and fired at the terrorist. As a result, the terrorist was injured and fled the scene.… <a href="https://t.co/Or2gJnLtVU">https://t.co/Or2gJnLtVU</a>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://x.com/IDF/status/2101637219760869852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Israel Ganz, the head of the Benjamin Regional Council, said the Israelis targeted in a terror attack at the natural spring were there to immerse in the waters ahead of the Yom Kippur fast this evening, a traditional practice before the Day of Atonement.Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council, said, “The State of Israel must go from defence to offence and restore deterrence and security for residents.” The Palestinian terrorist had opened fire from a vehicle, then got out of the car and fled on foot, still armed. IDF troops, including special forces, launched a manhunt for the gunman and also used drones. Avigdor Liberman, chair of the hawkish Yisrael Beytenu party, reacted to the shooting incident and wrote on X, “We must impose a heavy cost — there is no forgiveness for terrorism.” Former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who heads the opposition B’Yachad party, said in a post, “Israelis need to be safe everywhere in our land. We must get to the terrorist and those who sent him, and eradicate terrorism with an iron fist.” Gadi Eisenkot, chair of the Yashar party, said that “the entire nation’s heart aches at this difficult time,” and added, “We will continue to pursue those who seek our harm, everywhere and at all times.”

The Palestinian terrorist opened fire from a vehicle, then got out of the car and fled on foot. IDF troops, including special forces, launched a manhunt for the gunman and captured him at a hospital in the Ramallah area.

An Israeli man was killed in a shooting at a natural spring near the West Bank settlement of Halamish on Sunday morning, said the police while terming the incident a terror attack. The security forces later arrested the attacker, a Palestinian, from a hospital. The Israeli man, in his 30s, had been inside his car at a natural spring in the area when the Palestinian gunman opened fire on bathers and fled. The man, who was seriously injured with gunshot wounds, was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A soldier operating near the scene had arrived at the location soon after the attack and opened fire on the gunman as he fled, injuring him. IDF commandos later captured the Palestinian terrorist after locating him at a hospital in the Ramallah area.

The Palestinian terrorist opened fire from a vehicle, then got out of the car and fled on foot. IDF troops, including special forces, launched a manhunt for the gunman and captured him at a hospital in the Ramallah area.

Israeli man shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF captures shooter from hospital

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rolled out a vaccination drive for Ebola virus on Saturday in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the northeastern part of the country. Ituri is considered the epicentre of the fastest-growing outbreak of Ebola in history. Major-General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba, who is acting as the provincial governor, stated that health workers there are particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response. Health officials also confirmed that the operation, backed by the World Health Organisation and Doctors Without Borders, will also target North Kivu, where cases have been rising sharply. It is estimated that around 50,000 health and other frontline workers will be vaccinated with the Ervebo vaccine. Basically, it was developed for use against the more common Zaire strain. The vaccine's effectiveness against the current Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, will be tracked in 20,000 recipients over a period of up to one year.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-killed-in-massive-drone-attack-on-oil-refinery-in-moscow-region-1789891677216">Two killed in 'massive' drone attack on oil refinery in Moscow region</a><h3>Clinical trials underway</h3>Clinical trials are currently underway to identify a licensed vaccine for this outbreak, which so far has no approved vaccine or proven treatment. “We don’t know to what degree it might be effective against the Bundibugyo strain,” Steve Ahuka, a Congolese official who is part of the health task force against the Ebola outbreak, said. At a health facility in Bunia, Dr Jeannot Elua said the vaccine was “beneficial”. “We healthcare workers don’t really have a choice. We are going to receive it,” he told the Associated Press news agency. “Some people here had already received the previous vaccine. I received it myself, because it was mandatory.” According to WHO experts, early data, largely drawn from animal trials, suggests the Ervebo vaccine could offer some level of protection in the current outbreak. Since May, the virus has claimed at least 3,639 lives and infected approximately 7,541 people, while around 1,823 people have recovered, based on the latest figures from local authorities. In August, the WHO announced that 70,000 doses of Ervebo had been approved for use in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The vaccine is being administered under a compassionate-use programme, which permits the use of a medical product in serious disease situations even without specific approval for that use.

Major-General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba, acting as the provincial governor, said the health workers there are particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response. It is estimated that around 50,000 health and other frontline workers will be vaccinated with the Ervebo vaccine.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rolled out a vaccination drive for Ebola virus on Saturday in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the northeastern part of the country. Ituri is considered the epicentre of the fastest-growing outbreak of Ebola in history. Major-General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba, who is acting as the provincial governor, stated that health workers there are particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response. Health officials also confirmed that the operation, backed by the World Health Organisation and Doctors Without Borders, will also target North Kivu, where cases have been rising sharply. It is estimated that around 50,000 health and other frontline workers will be vaccinated with the Ervebo vaccine. Basically, it was developed for use against the more common Zaire strain. The vaccine's effectiveness against the current Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, will be tracked in 20,000 recipients over a period of up to one year. Also read: Two killed in 'massive' drone attack on oil refinery in Moscow region Clinical trials underway Clinical trials are currently underway to identify a licensed vaccine for this outbreak, which so far has no approved vaccine or proven treatment. “We don’t know to what degree it might be effective against the Bundibugyo strain,” Steve Ahuka, a Congolese official who is part of the health task force against the Ebola outbreak, said. At a health facility in Bunia, Dr Jeannot Elua said the vaccine was “beneficial”. “We healthcare workers don’t really have a choice. We are going to receive it,” he told the Associated Press news agency. “Some people here had already received the previous vaccine. I received it myself, because it was mandatory.” According to WHO experts, early data, largely drawn from animal trials, suggests the Ervebo vaccine could offer some level of protection in the current outbreak. Since May, the virus has claimed at least 3,639 lives and infected approximately 7,541 people, while around 1,823 people have recovered, based on the latest figures from local authorities. In August, the WHO announced that 70,000 doses of Ervebo had been approved for use in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The vaccine is being administered under a compassionate-use programme, which permits the use of a medical product in serious disease situations even without specific approval for that use.

Major-General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba, acting as the provincial governor, said the health workers there are particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response. It is estimated that around 50,000 health and other frontline workers will be vaccinated with the Ervebo vaccine.

DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive in Bunia for health workers, death toll nears 3,700

Pentagon has been accused of hiding the total fatalities in the US war in Iran by at least four. According to a Washington Post report, which cites five anonymous public officials, at least 22 US soldiers have died compared to 18 acknowledged publicly by the Pentagon. &nbsp;These reports have been denied by the US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.&nbsp;Hegseth, in a post on X, called the report, “This is DISGUSTING and FAKE. A complete LIE.”“Shame on the Washington Post — they’re worse than Iranian state media.”Major Sorffly Davius, who served in the 42nd Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, died of “undetermined causes”, and Sergeant Devin Seibel, who was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Carson, died on May 31 in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, during a “training-related incident,” were not included in the Pentagon’s Defence Casualty Analysis System, reported Washington Post.Another official reportedly placed the figure at 23. He added that three US contractors who were based in the US CENTCOM region have died since the conflict began.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-pm-ulf-kristersson-resigns-centre-left-election-win-1789665664898">Sweden PM Kristersson resigns after centre-left bloc narrowly wins election</a>The discrepancy has come under heavy scrutiny alongside reports that at least 820 US service members have been wounded since the conflict began. Some of the family members have reportedly said that they have faced severe bureaucratic hurdles while trying to access survivor benefits due to the classification of the Iran war as “not a war”, "intermittent strikes" or "small potatoes".US Air Force Major John "Alex" Klinner died in a crash in Iraq in March, in an unspecified incident involving another aircraft while his KC-135 Air Force refuelling aircraft was in “friendly” airspace, supporting the war against Iran. His spouse, Libby Klinner, posted on Instagram last week that the Pentagon told her, “we haven't officially declared war”, so she and her kids aren't eligible for Death Gratuity and some other benefits."So, not only was my husband killed in a war he never wanted to participate in, but now the benefits we're left with are being dictated by semantics and public perception," she added.JD Vance, the US vice president, was asked about her case at a White House briefing on Thursday."We want to be as helpful as we can and ensure she gets everything that she is entitled to," he said. “My message to her would be, 'We love you, we're grateful for the sacrifice, and we very much take very seriously our commitment to get you what you need to get.”Beyond fatalities, families of the hundreds of wounded service members have accused the Pentagon of underreporting and downplaying the severity of injuries. Pete Hegseth publicly stated that nearly 90 per cent of wounded personnel suffered only "minor injuries" and returned to duty, though medical records and family testimonies from the Shuaiba attack on March 1, 2026 paint a different picture.57-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Bearman, who suffered a concussion, hearing and vision loss, and permanent damage to his lungs, was classified as “not seriously injured”. Similarly, Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks, who suffered a complex traumatic brain injury (TBI) and extensive shrapnel wounds that required multiple emergency surgeries and long-term care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, was classified as “minor”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Washington Post reports that at least 22 US troops have died in the Iran war, four more than the Pentagon’s public tally, a claim denied by Pete Hegseth.

Pentagon has been accused of hiding the total fatalities in the US war in Iran by at least four. According to a Washington Post report, which cites five anonymous public officials, at least 22 US soldiers have died compared to 18 acknowledged publicly by the Pentagon. These reports have been denied by the US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Hegseth, in a post on X, called the report, “This is DISGUSTING and FAKE. A complete LIE.” “Shame on the Washington Post — they’re worse than Iranian state media.” Major Sorffly Davius, who served in the 42nd Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, died of “undetermined causes”, and Sergeant Devin Seibel, who was assigned to the Air Ambulance Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Carson, died on May 31 in Erbil Air Base, Iraq, during a “training-related incident,” were not included in the Pentagon’s Defence Casualty Analysis System, reported Washington Post. Another official reportedly placed the figure at 23. He added that three US contractors who were based in the US CENTCOM region have died since the conflict began. Also Read: Sweden PM Kristersson resigns after centre-left bloc narrowly wins election The discrepancy has come under heavy scrutiny alongside reports that at least 820 US service members have been wounded since the conflict began. Some of the family members have reportedly said that they have faced severe bureaucratic hurdles while trying to access survivor benefits due to the classification of the Iran war as “not a war”, "intermittent strikes" or "small potatoes". US Air Force Major John "Alex" Klinner died in a crash in Iraq in March, in an unspecified incident involving another aircraft while his KC-135 Air Force refuelling aircraft was in “friendly” airspace, supporting the war against Iran. His spouse, Libby Klinner, posted on Instagram last week that the Pentagon told her, “we haven't officially declared war”, so she and her kids aren't eligible for Death Gratuity and some other benefits. "So, not only was my husband killed in a war he never wanted to participate in, but now the benefits we're left with are being dictated by semantics and public perception," she added. JD Vance, the US vice president, was asked about her case at a White House briefing on Thursday. "We want to be as helpful as we can and ensure she gets everything that she is entitled to," he said. “My message to her would be, 'We love you, we're grateful for the sacrifice, and we very much take very seriously our commitment to get you what you need to get.” Beyond fatalities, families of the hundreds of wounded service members have accused the Pentagon of underreporting and downplaying the severity of injuries. Pete Hegseth publicly stated that nearly 90 per cent of wounded personnel suffered only "minor injuries" and returned to duty, though medical records and family testimonies from the Shuaiba attack on March 1, 2026 paint a different picture. 57-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Bearman, who suffered a concussion, hearing and vision loss, and permanent damage to his lungs, was classified as “not seriously injured”. Similarly, Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks, who suffered a complex traumatic brain injury (TBI) and extensive shrapnel wounds that required multiple emergency surgeries and long-term care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, was classified as “minor”.

Washington Post reports that at least 22 US troops have died in the Iran war, four more than the Pentagon’s public tally, a claim denied by Pete Hegseth.

Pentagon accused of hiding US Iran war deaths as Hegseth denies report

A Sikh bus driver was beaten and his vehicle was stolen in England's Telford - the video of the ncident has now surfaced on Sunday (Sep 20) while the incident took place on fri (Sep 18). A Yemeni man reportedly assaulted the Sikh man and then drove his bus on the wrong side of the road and ramming into multiple cars. West Mercia Police said that officers were called to Court Street in Madeley at around 6:37 pm on September 18 following reports that a bus driver had been assaulted by a man. The driver was “ejected from the vehicle” during the assault, they said. The officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving. The bus driver was treated by paramedics for minor injuries. No one else was injured.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇬🇧 Hoy en En Reino Unido, un enajenado y violento africano asaltó un bus público, agredió fuertemente contra el conductor inmigrante sij, y se llevó el bus que condujo en vía contraria para finalmente estrellarlo contra varios autos. Que hermosa es la diversidad cultural,… <a href="https://t.co/vFl81DakMD">pic.twitter.com/vFl81DakMD</a>&mdash; Carlo Martin (@Liberfach0) <a href="https://x.com/Liberfach0/status/2101068121037488538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sikh-driver-attacked-in-wyoming-in-us-suffers-17-stab-wounds-1789700237814">Sikh driver attacked in Wyoming in US, suffers 17 stab wounds</a>&nbsp;Detective Sergeant Taigh Lannie said in a statement, “We understand this will have been an alarming incident for those in the area this evening. I’d like to reassure the community that officers responded quickly and a man has been arrested and remains in police custody.” "Our enquiries are continuing and we’re keen to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened or may have footage that could assist us," Lannie said. Police have appealed to anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile phone or doorbell footage from Court Street, Park Way or High Street around the time of the incident to check their recordings and contact them.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sikh-clergy-declares-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-khalsa-panth-virodhi-asks-community-to-shun-ties-1781555782624">Sikh clergy declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘Khalsa Panth Virodhi’, asks community to shun ties</a><h2>Video shows assault on Sikh driver</h2>A video of the incident, appeared to have been recorded by a passenger in the bus, shows a man pulling the Sikh driver's beard and banging his head against the driver's head. The driver then asked the woman filming the incident to call the police. "Can you call the police please," he says. "Just take this guy away from me," the driver said, holding his beard, trying to protect it from the man.The man was then seen pulling at and damaging parts of the bus. He then threatened to hit the driver with the object and repeatedly demanded that the driver give him the bus. He also threatened him with a glass pane. “Give me the bus, give me the bus,” the man was heard saying.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Sikh bus driver was assaulted and thrown out of his vehicle in Telford, England, on Friday. The attacker allegedly stole the bus, drove on the wrong side of the road and collided with several cars. Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving.

A Sikh bus driver was beaten and his vehicle was stolen in England's Telford - the video of the ncident has now surfaced on Sunday (Sep 20) while the incident took place on fri (Sep 18). A Yemeni man reportedly assaulted the Sikh man and then drove his bus on the wrong side of the road and ramming into multiple cars. West Mercia Police said that officers were called to Court Street in Madeley at around 6:37 pm on September 18 following reports that a bus driver had been assaulted by a man. The driver was “ejected from the vehicle” during the assault, they said. The officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving. The bus driver was treated by paramedics for minor injuries. No one else was injured.

A Sikh bus driver was assaulted and thrown out of his vehicle in Telford, England, on Friday. The attacker allegedly stole the bus, drove on the wrong side of the road and collided with several cars. Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving.

Sikh bus driver assaulted, bus stolen and rammed into cars in England; video surfaces

UK University Rankings 2027: St Andrews claims No. 1 with a perfect 1000 score, followed by LSE and Imperial College London (up 3 places). Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, Warwick, Bath, Strathclyde and Bristol complete the top 10.

UK University Rankings 2027: St Andrews claims No. 1 with a perfect 1000 score, followed by LSE and Imperial College London (up 3 places). Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, Warwick, Bath, Strathclyde and Bristol complete the top 10.

Neither Oxford nor Cambridge! Which university topped UK rankings 2027? Check top 10 list inside

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has been arrested at her home in Lahore on Sunday (September 20). Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, confirmed in a brief statement shared on the social media platform X confirming that Aleema Khan had been arrested at her home.

Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, confirmed on X.

Before this, police had detained four PTI workers and activists ahead of the party's scheduled protest on September 27, which is primarily aimed at demanding Imran Khan's immediate release from prison, where he has been held since August 2023. According to Dawn, authorities have also intensified security measures and surveillance across the capital in the lead-up to the demonstration.&nbsp;(This is a developing story. More details are awaited)

Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, confirmed in a brief statement shared on the social media platform X confirming that Aleema Khan had been arrested at her home.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has been arrested at her home in Lahore on Sunday (September 20). Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, confirmed in a brief statement shared on the social media platform X confirming that Aleema Khan had been arrested at her home.

Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, confirmed in a brief statement shared on the social media platform X confirming that Aleema Khan had been arrested at her home.

Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan arrested from her home

A NORAD F-16 intercepted a civilian aircraft that strayed into restricted airspace near Camp David on Saturday morning (Sep 19) while President Donald Trump was at the retreat. Trump returned to the White House that evening, a day ahead of schedule. The intercept took place over Thurmont, Maryland, at about 7:50 am, the First Air Force said. The jet fired flares to draw the pilot's attention and escorted the aircraft out of the restricted zone. No injuries or damage were reported. Officials said there was no indication the aircraft threatened Trump or the retreat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-praises-india-s-opium-crackdown-hails-anti-drug-efforts-1789612485629/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-praises-india-s-opium-crackdown-hails-anti-drug-efforts-1789612485629/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump had left for Camp David on Friday evening. A plane was also intercepted there in June while he was staying. The Jerusalem Post reported that there was no connection between the incident and his early return.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-ai-force-as-debate-grows-over-ai-risks-and-regulation-1789845750066">Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as debate grows over AI risks and regulation</a>&nbsp;Trump landed at the Ellipse just before 8 pm, according to a White House pool report. He had been due to leave on Sunday, and the White House did not immediately explain the change.&nbsp;The return followed a State Department security alert advising Americans in the West Asia to exercise heightened vigilance. The department warned that the conflict could escalate rapidly and urged Americans outside the region to reconsider travel there.Saudi Arabia confirmed on Saturday (Sep 19) that the Houthis tried to hit Riyadh with a ballistic missile. The Saudi-led coalition said it was intercepted, though residents reported hearing a blast and seeing smoke near the airport. It was the Houthis' first targeting of the capital since fighting renewed during the Iran war.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-drone-firm-linked-to-trump-s-sons-signs-mou-with-pakistan-army-gets-initial-order-1789648161978">US drone firm linked to Trump’s sons signs MoU with Pakistan army, gets initial order</a>&nbsp;The White House’s plan remains unconfirmed; security analysts say Camp David meeting was meant to review Yemen strike options. Until now, Trump has declined to join strikes on the Houthis. CNN reported earlier that his stated red line is direct US participation in strikes and that US support to Saudi Arabia has been limited to intelligence and targeting data. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked for US strikes twice last week and was rebuffed, sources told CNN, which noted it was unclear whether policy would shift.

Donald Trump abruptly returned to the White House from Camp David after an F-16 intercepted a civilian plane, coinciding with escalating US-Saudi deliberations over Houthi attacks.

A NORAD F-16 intercepted a civilian aircraft that strayed into restricted airspace near Camp David on Saturday morning (Sep 19) while President Donald Trump was at the retreat. Trump returned to the White House that evening, a day ahead of schedule. The intercept took place over Thurmont, Maryland, at about 7:50 am, the First Air Force said. The jet fired flares to draw the pilot's attention and escorted the aircraft out of the restricted zone. No injuries or damage were reported. Officials said there was no indication the aircraft threatened Trump or the retreat. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-praises-india-s-opium-crackdown-hails-anti-drug-efforts-1789612485629/embed Trump had left for Camp David on Friday evening. A plane was also intercepted there in June while he was staying. The Jerusalem Post reported that there was no connection between the incident and his early return. Also read: Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as debate grows over AI risks and regulation Trump landed at the Ellipse just before 8 pm, according to a White House pool report. He had been due to leave on Sunday, and the White House did not immediately explain the change. The return followed a State Department security alert advising Americans in the West Asia to exercise heightened vigilance. The department warned that the conflict could escalate rapidly and urged Americans outside the region to reconsider travel there. Saudi Arabia confirmed on Saturday (Sep 19) that the Houthis tried to hit Riyadh with a ballistic missile. The Saudi-led coalition said it was intercepted, though residents reported hearing a blast and seeing smoke near the airport. It was the Houthis' first targeting of the capital since fighting renewed during the Iran war. Also read: US drone firm linked to Trump’s sons signs MoU with Pakistan army, gets initial order The White House’s plan remains unconfirmed; security analysts say Camp David meeting was meant to review Yemen strike options. Until now, Trump has declined to join strikes on the Houthis. CNN reported earlier that his stated red line is direct US participation in strikes and that US support to Saudi Arabia has been limited to intelligence and targeting data. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked for US strikes twice last week and was rebuffed, sources told CNN, which noted it was unclear whether policy would shift.

Donald Trump abruptly returned to the White House from Camp David after an F-16 intercepted a civilian plane, coinciding with escalating US-Saudi deliberations over Houthi attacks.

Trump returns to White House early after F16 intercepts plane near Camp David amid Saudi-Houthi crisis

Amid calls for artificial intelligence (AI) slowdown, a new lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made an illegal deal to slow the pace of their respective AI development. The lawsuit was filed Friday (Sep 20) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions. Lawyers representing four named plaintiffs, who pay for subscriptions to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or Gemini, are bringing the lawsuit on behalf of a proposed nationwide class of other paid subscribers to those services.&nbsp;The coordination largely took place on Sept. 12, the lawsuit argues, when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay urging for industrywide cooperation on decelerating advancements in favor of enhanced safety measures. That same day, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk and Google DeepMind’s co-founder and chair Demis Hassabis each publicly responded to Amodei’s proposals in agreement.&nbsp;But the lawsuit also alleges that the coordination began to take shape months earlier. It points to a statement from July 2026 that high-ranking employees from several of the leading AI labs signed that acknowledged the “intense competitive pressure not to unilaterally slow” development. That statement called on the government to support a global effort to slow automated AI development. It is clear that an agreement among the chief rivals in AI that their progress “should be slower than competition would otherwise produce has an anticompetitive effect on consumers,” the plaintiffs argue.&nbsp;The plaintiffs don’t object to the companies individually deciding to slow their own progress in favor of safety. They instead argue in the complaint that antitrust laws forbid them from taking the “shortcut” of agreeing to “substitute collective restraint for individual accountability.” A competitive market allows for responsibility and genuine progress, the lawsuit argues. “AI will quickly spin out of human control and could kill us all if we allow AI safety and protocol ... to be controlled by private self-serving agreements between the world’s most powerful ‘for profit’ technology companies,” said Nick Rowley, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobody-knows-if-it-can-be-in-control-godfather-of-ai-china-spy-chief-back-ai-slowdown-calls-flags-political-threat-1789356804637">'Nobody knows if it can be in control': ‘Godfather’ of AI, China spy chief back AI slowdown calls</a><h2>Trump criticised calls to slow AI</h2>US President Donald Trump and China downplayed the concerns. While Trump called it a “hoax” like climate change, China called it “fearmongering.” Trump went on to declare “whoever wins AI, wins,” Trump told reporters at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, ”We can put guardrails, and we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,” he added. “The only “guardrails” that AI needed were a “STRONG AND SMART” president,” he opined on Truth Social. Meanwhile, China’s ministry of foreign affairs said that all parties should work together on AI. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance, which serves no one’s interest,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday. The debate around AI was reignited after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-part plan aimed at controlling the pace of frontier AI development. He argued that AI systems were becoming capable of helping create more advanced models, raising concerns about how quickly the technology could progress.

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and SpaceXAI face a new US antitrust lawsuit alleging they illegally coordinated efforts to slow AI development. The plaintiffs, paid subscribers to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini, argue the alleged agreement limits competition and reduces value for consumers

Amid calls for artificial intelligence (AI) slowdown, a new lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made an illegal deal to slow the pace of their respective AI development. The lawsuit was filed Friday (Sep 20) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions. Lawyers representing four named plaintiffs, who pay for subscriptions to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or Gemini, are bringing the lawsuit on behalf of a proposed nationwide class of other paid subscribers to those services. The coordination largely took place on Sept. 12, the lawsuit argues, when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay urging for industrywide cooperation on decelerating advancements in favor of enhanced safety measures. That same day, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SpaceXAI CEO Elon Musk and Google DeepMind’s co-founder and chair Demis Hassabis each publicly responded to Amodei’s proposals in agreement. But the lawsuit also alleges that the coordination began to take shape months earlier. It points to a statement from July 2026 that high-ranking employees from several of the leading AI labs signed that acknowledged the “intense competitive pressure not to unilaterally slow” development. That statement called on the government to support a global effort to slow automated AI development. It is clear that an agreement among the chief rivals in AI that their progress “should be slower than competition would otherwise produce has an anticompetitive effect on consumers,” the plaintiffs argue. The plaintiffs don’t object to the companies individually deciding to slow their own progress in favor of safety. They instead argue in the complaint that antitrust laws forbid them from taking the “shortcut” of agreeing to “substitute collective restraint for individual accountability.” A competitive market allows for responsibility and genuine progress, the lawsuit argues. “AI will quickly spin out of human control and could kill us all if we allow AI safety and protocol ... to be controlled by private self-serving agreements between the world’s most powerful ‘for profit’ technology companies,” said Nick Rowley, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs. Also Read: 'Nobody knows if it can be in control': ‘Godfather’ of AI, China spy chief back AI slowdown calls Trump criticised calls to slow AI US President Donald Trump and China downplayed the concerns. While Trump called it a “hoax” like climate change, China called it “fearmongering.” Trump went on to declare “whoever wins AI, wins,” Trump told reporters at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, ”We can put guardrails, and we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,” he added. “The only “guardrails” that AI needed were a “STRONG AND SMART” president,” he opined on Truth Social. Meanwhile, China’s ministry of foreign affairs said that all parties should work together on AI. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance, which serves no one’s interest,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday. The debate around AI was reignited after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-part plan aimed at controlling the pace of frontier AI development. He argued that AI systems were becoming capable of helping create more advanced models, raising concerns about how quickly the technology could progress.

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and SpaceXAI face a new US antitrust lawsuit alleging they illegally coordinated efforts to slow AI development. The plaintiffs, paid subscribers to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini, argue the alleged agreement limits competition and reduces value for consumers

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A "massive" overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed at least two people and left six injured. The attack according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin was on an oil refinery as Russia enters the final day of parliamentary elections.&nbsp;Taking to his Telegram channel, Sobyanin said that Russia thwarted the biggest ​Ukrainian drone by downing more than 1,600 drones since ​Saturday, including 450 headed for Moscow.&nbsp;"The unprecedented attack ​was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting the elections," said Sobyanin and added, "The adversary ​failed to achieve this."&nbsp;Several drones reached the premises of the oil refinery and one hit an apartment, said the mayor, who denied of any casualties in the city.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-into-sea-japan-and-south-korea-confirm-launch-1789887007367">North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, Japan and South Korea confirm launch</a>&nbsp;The extent of damage to the oil refinery was not immediately known.&nbsp;Close to 11.6 million metric tons of oil was produced in 2024 by the Moscow oil refinery targeted in the drone attack. Also it produced &nbsp;​2.9 million tons of gasoline and 3.2 million tons of ​diesel, according to the latest data available, reported Associated Press.&nbsp;Significant part of Russia's oil refining capacity has been hit by Ukrainian strikes, leading to oil product shortages, fuel price increases and long queues at filling ​stations in several parts across the country.&nbsp;Despite US President Donald Trump claiming on Monday that both the countries have agreed to stop attacks on each other, there has been no signs of either Moscow or Kyiv backing out. &nbsp;Ukraine has not claimed responsibility of the attack so far. Both sides say they do not target civilians.

Taking to his Telegram channel, Sobyanin said that Russia thwarted the biggest ​Ukrainian drone by downing more than 1,600 drones since ​Saturday.

A "massive" overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed at least two people and left six injured. The attack according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin was on an oil refinery as Russia enters the final day of parliamentary elections. Taking to his Telegram channel, Sobyanin said that Russia thwarted the biggest Ukrainian drone by downing more than 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 headed for Moscow. "The unprecedented attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting the elections," said Sobyanin and added, "The adversary failed to achieve this." Several drones reached the premises of the oil refinery and one hit an apartment, said the mayor, who denied of any casualties in the city. ALSO READ: North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, Japan and South Korea confirm launch The extent of damage to the oil refinery was not immediately known. Close to 11.6 million metric tons of oil was produced in 2024 by the Moscow oil refinery targeted in the drone attack. Also it produced 2.9 million tons of gasoline and 3.2 million tons of diesel, according to the latest data available, reported Associated Press. Significant part of Russia's oil refining capacity has been hit by Ukrainian strikes, leading to oil product shortages, fuel price increases and long queues at filling stations in several parts across the country. Despite US President Donald Trump claiming on Monday that both the countries have agreed to stop attacks on each other, there has been no signs of either Moscow or Kyiv backing out. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility of the attack so far. Both sides say they do not target civilians.

Taking to his Telegram channel, Sobyanin said that Russia thwarted the biggest ​Ukrainian drone by downing more than 1,600 drones since ​Saturday.

Two killed in 'massive' drone attack on oil refinery in Moscow region

North Korea fired off an apparent ballistic missile on Sunday (Sep 20), Japan’s Defense Ministry said, with the weapon falling into the sea shortly after its launch. Hours later, South Korean military said that North Korea fired another unidentified projectile toward the East Sea. The launch came eight days after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea -- also called the Sea of Japan -- as part of what it later described as a joint firepower drill. It also followed Pyongyang's rejection this week of a resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog demanding that it halt its nuclear activities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-calls-its-latest-missile-launches-live-fire-drill-even-as-us-dismisses-immediate-threat-1789352715735">'Huge destructive power': North Korea calls its latest missile launches 'live-fire drill' even as US dismisses 'immediate threat'</a>&nbsp;"The North has fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. The office of the Japanese prime minister also confirmed the launch, saying on X that the projectile was a "suspected ballistic missile". Japan's defence ministry later said the projectile had "already fallen", without giving further details. In a statement, the Prime Minister's office in Japan said that it should it will dedicate maximum effort to gather and analyze information, and provide the public with information in a timely and appropriate manner. It will ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets and take all possible measures for precaution, including readiness for contingencies.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-missiles-toward-sea-but-us-says-no-immediate-threat-1789172294113">North Korea fires missiles after US, South Korea and Japan military drills but America says 'does not pose immediate threat'</a>&nbsp;The launch comes after South Korea concluded five days of joint maritime drills with the United States and Japan that were focused on North Korea. North Korea had slammed plans for the drills named ‘Freedom Edge exercises’ in international waters off South Korea as a "threat" to Pyongyang and other countries of the region. North Korea’s defense minister, Kim Song Gi had warned North Korea was capable of taking “strong and reflective countermeasures from the standpoint of power." Last week, the US had released a statement on the North Korean missile launch and said that it was aware of the launches, but based on its current assessment, it declared that they did not pose an immediate threat to US personnel, territory or allies. The statement came amid US President Donald Trump's makes another overture to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump also shortened annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises between South and US and called the drills "inappropriate and hostile" towards North Korea. Trump told reporters at the White House on August 19 he plans to meet the North Korean leader this year.&nbsp;

North Korea fired an apparent ballistic missile into the East Sea on Sunday, with Japan and South Korea confirming the launch. The projectile fell into the sea shortly after launch, days after joint US-South Korea-Japan drills and Pyongyang’s rejection of a UN nuclear watchdog resolution

North Korea fired off an apparent ballistic missile on Sunday (Sep 20), Japan’s Defense Ministry said, with the weapon falling into the sea shortly after its launch. Hours later, South Korean military said that North Korea fired another unidentified projectile toward the East Sea. The launch came eight days after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea -- also called the Sea of Japan -- as part of what it later described as a joint firepower drill. It also followed Pyongyang's rejection this week of a resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog demanding that it halt its nuclear activities. Also Read: 'Huge destructive power': North Korea calls its latest missile launches 'live-fire drill' even as US dismisses 'immediate threat' "The North has fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. The office of the Japanese prime minister also confirmed the launch, saying on X that the projectile was a "suspected ballistic missile". Japan's defence ministry later said the projectile had "already fallen", without giving further details. In a statement, the Prime Minister's office in Japan said that it should it will dedicate maximum effort to gather and analyze information, and provide the public with information in a timely and appropriate manner. It will ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets and take all possible measures for precaution, including readiness for contingencies. Also Read: North Korea fires missiles after US, South Korea and Japan military drills but America says 'does not pose immediate threat' The launch comes after South Korea concluded five days of joint maritime drills with the United States and Japan that were focused on North Korea. North Korea had slammed plans for the drills named ‘Freedom Edge exercises’ in international waters off South Korea as a "threat" to Pyongyang and other countries of the region. North Korea’s defense minister, Kim Song Gi had warned North Korea was capable of taking “strong and reflective countermeasures from the standpoint of power." Last week, the US had released a statement on the North Korean missile launch and said that it was aware of the launches, but based on its current assessment, it declared that they did not pose an immediate threat to US personnel, territory or allies. The statement came amid US President Donald Trump's makes another overture to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump also shortened annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises between South and US and called the drills "inappropriate and hostile" towards North Korea. Trump told reporters at the White House on August 19 he plans to meet the North Korean leader this year.

North Korea fired an apparent ballistic missile into the East Sea on Sunday, with Japan and South Korea confirming the launch. The projectile fell into the sea shortly after launch, days after joint US-South Korea-Japan drills and Pyongyang’s rejection of a UN nuclear watchdog resolution

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into sea, Japan and South Korea confirm launch

The combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank about a decade ago, was pardoned by Israeli president on Saturday (Sept 19).&nbsp;Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his 18-month sentence was amongst the most talked about cases in the country. It is compulsory for most Jewish men to serve in the military.&nbsp;After his release, Azaria in an interview said he would “act exactly the same, because that’s how I needed to act”, reported Associated Press.&nbsp;Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, the Palestinian attacker lay on the ground, unarmed and badly hurt, after stabbing a soldier in the city of Hebron, when Azaria approached him and shot him in the head. A mobile phone video captured the incident.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/5-million-bounty-us-sanctions-drug-cartel-boss-christy-kinahan-faces-dubai-exit-after-uae-cancels-his-visa-1789880851817">$5 million bounty, US sanctions: Drug-cartel boss Christy Kinahan faces Dubai exit after UAE cancels his visa</a>&nbsp;President Isaac Herzog said in a statement released on Saturday said that he acted on the recommendation of defence minister Israel Katz. He cited the time of the case, the spirit of the approaching Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement and holiday among the factors behind his pardon.&nbsp;Herzog’s office also said that Azaria, who was 20 when he was sentenced, had “expressed his sorrow” after the incident. He also acknowledged that his gunshot was an “operational error”.&nbsp;A similar sentiment was echoed by Israel’s hard-line national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir who in a statement on Saturday said, “cancelling the criminal record of someone who killed a terrorist makes me emotional and very happy”.&nbsp;Notably, military chief of staff, Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, had said in a letter to the defence minister that the pardon should not be granted, according to the Israeli media.&nbsp;Azaria’s sentence was described by some Palestinians and human rights groups as far too lenient. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of three to five years.&nbsp;

After his release, Elor Azaria in an interview said he would “act exactly the same, because that’s how I needed to act”.

The combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank about a decade ago, was pardoned by Israeli president on Saturday (Sept 19). Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his 18-month sentence was amongst the most talked about cases in the country. It is compulsory for most Jewish men to serve in the military. After his release, Azaria in an interview said he would “act exactly the same, because that’s how I needed to act”, reported Associated Press. Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, the Palestinian attacker lay on the ground, unarmed and badly hurt, after stabbing a soldier in the city of Hebron, when Azaria approached him and shot him in the head. A mobile phone video captured the incident. ALSO READ: $5 million bounty, US sanctions: Drug-cartel boss Christy Kinahan faces Dubai exit after UAE cancels his visa President Isaac Herzog said in a statement released on Saturday said that he acted on the recommendation of defence minister Israel Katz. He cited the time of the case, the spirit of the approaching Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement and holiday among the factors behind his pardon. Herzog’s office also said that Azaria, who was 20 when he was sentenced, had “expressed his sorrow” after the incident. He also acknowledged that his gunshot was an “operational error”. A similar sentiment was echoed by Israel’s hard-line national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir who in a statement on Saturday said, “cancelling the criminal record of someone who killed a terrorist makes me emotional and very happy”. Notably, military chief of staff, Lt Gen Eyal Zamir, had said in a letter to the defence minister that the pardon should not be granted, according to the Israeli media. Azaria’s sentence was described by some Palestinians and human rights groups as far too lenient. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of three to five years.

After his release, Elor Azaria in an interview said he would “act exactly the same, because that’s how I needed to act”.

Israeli President pardons combat medic who shot dead a badly wounded Palestinian attacker

The fugitive leader of the Kinahan cartel, idetified as Christy Kinahan has been ordered to leave the United Arab Emirates, by September 29. He was reportedly hiding there for more than a decade. But now, he has been stripped of his right to live in the UAE after having his residency visa cancelled on August 31, The Sunday Times reported. One of the most wanted men in the world, the United States has set $5 million bounty for information leading to Kinahan's arrest. His group faces US saction and has been linked to the Iranian regime.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-backs-pm-modi-s-anti-opium-push-even-as-india-remains-on-us-illicit-drug-producing-list-1789580270189">Trump backs PM Modi’s anti-opium push even as India remains on US illicit drug-producing list</a><h2>Kinahan’s decade-long stay in Dubai</h2>Kinahan fled to Dubai in 2016 and has enjoyed a luxurious life in UAE since then. He has reputedly amassed a personal fortune of $1.5 billion. According to the report, the UAE is aware that Kinahan previously used cloned passports to enter the Gulf state. It remains unclear whether he can challenge the visa cancellation or devise an alternative method to obtain a new visa. While he is believed to still be in Dubai, Europe’s intelligence services are monitoring the situation should Kinahan attempt to relocate to another part of the Gulf or Asia, possibly with the intention of trying to vanish. Last month, it was revealed that Kinahan’s original residency visa allowing him to live in Dubai had expired in April. Additionally, Kinahan’s UAE residency card that was issued in 2024 and expired this year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/cbfc-introduces-new-film-certification-rules-after-35-years-amid-board-overhaul-anti-drug-warnings-violence-rules-and-more-1789735401140">CBFC introduces new film certification rules after 35 years amid board overhaul: Anti-drug warnings, violence rules and more</a>

&nbsp;The report also quoted Dubai government portal showing Kinahan owed the equivalent of more than $1,000 for overstaying his visa by 81 days. However, the cartel leader is said to have moved significant assets out of the Emirates in recent months as the crime group has broken into rival factions. The cartel is also involved in arms and money-laundering operation. The report claims that Mexican and Colombian cartels, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iranian intelligence services are linked to it.&nbsp;

Fugitive Kinahan cartel leader Christy Kinahan has been ordered to leave the UAE by September 29 after authorities cancelled his residency visa. The 69-year-old has lived in Dubai since 2016 and faces US sanctions and a $5 million bounty for information leading to his arrest.

The fugitive leader of the Kinahan cartel, idetified as Christy Kinahan has been ordered to leave the United Arab Emirates, by September 29. He was reportedly hiding there for more than a decade. But now, he has been stripped of his right to live in the UAE after having his residency visa cancelled on August 31, The Sunday Times reported. One of the most wanted men in the world, the United States has set $5 million bounty for information leading to Kinahan's arrest. His group faces US saction and has been linked to the Iranian regime. Also Read: Trump backs PM Modi’s anti-opium push even as India remains on US illicit drug-producing list Kinahan’s decade-long stay in Dubai Kinahan fled to Dubai in 2016 and has enjoyed a luxurious life in UAE since then. He has reputedly amassed a personal fortune of $1.5 billion. According to the report, the UAE is aware that Kinahan previously used cloned passports to enter the Gulf state. It remains unclear whether he can challenge the visa cancellation or devise an alternative method to obtain a new visa. While he is believed to still be in Dubai, Europe’s intelligence services are monitoring the situation should Kinahan attempt to relocate to another part of the Gulf or Asia, possibly with the intention of trying to vanish. Last month, it was revealed that Kinahan’s original residency visa allowing him to live in Dubai had expired in April. Additionally, Kinahan’s UAE residency card that was issued in 2024 and expired this year. Also Read: CBFC introduces new film certification rules after 35 years amid board overhaul: Anti-drug warnings, violence rules and more

Fugitive Kinahan cartel leader Christy Kinahan has been ordered to leave the UAE by September 29 after authorities cancelled his residency visa. The 69-year-old has lived in Dubai since 2016 and faces US sanctions and a $5 million bounty for information leading to his arrest.

$5 million bounty, US sanctions: Drug-cartel boss Christy Kinahan faces Dubai exit after UAE cancels his visa

Recent advances by the Houthis, including the capture of a strategically important Red Sea island, have added to turmoil in a region already reeling from the US war with Iran and deepened a severe global energy crisis. Neither the US nor its key ally Saudi Arabia has a clear plan to push the group back, multiple sources told CNN.&nbsp;US officials acknowledge the Houthis aim to eventually control the Bab al Mandeb Strait, but the Trump administration has signalled little interest in using the American military against them, relying instead on Riyadh. Even with added US intelligence and targeting support, Saudi Arabia has not stopped the group from taking key coastal towns in Yemen, and sources told CNN they doubt it can do so alone. "No offensive strikes," a US official said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthis-and-saudi-arabia-trade-fresh-attacks-as-trump-weighs-next-big-decision-on-iran-1789751997258/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthis-and-saudi-arabia-trade-fresh-attacks-as-trump-weighs-next-big-decision-on-iran-1789751997258/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Fighting has intensified in recent weeks after a 2022 UN-brokered truce brought relative calm. On Saturday, the Houthis said they hit "sensitive" sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu with missiles and drones. Alerts sounded across the capital, the first direct threat to it since the escalation began in July. Reuters video showed black smoke near Riyadh's main airport, though the cause was unclear. The Saudi-led coalition said its air defences destroyed a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh at dawn and thwarted other attacks, including on Yanbu. No casualties were reported.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthi-strikes-saudi-arabia-rebel-media-claims-attack-on-strategic-targets-1788846651922">Houthi strikes Saudi Arabia: Rebel media claims attack on strategic targets</a>&nbsp;President Donald Trump's stated red line is direct US participation in strikes on the Houthis. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked for such strikes in two calls last week and was rebuffed, sources told CNN. Trump told reporters in Ireland that the Houthis had called to say they did not want to fight the US and were unhappy with only one country, Saudi Arabia. Former US diplomat Barbara Leaf called the remarks "shocking" in comments. A US official said the ceasefire with the Houthis was solidified at a meeting in Oman this weekend.&nbsp;Regional officials told The Associated Press that Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has sought air defence support from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-crosses-300-in-yemen-as-houthi-offensive-forces-thousands-to-flee-1788754670547">Death toll crosses 300 in Yemen as Houthi offensive forces thousands to abandon homes</a>&nbsp;Many Gulf sources see the offensive as a new front that could prolong the Iran war. A first GCC-Iran meeting since the war began was cancelled this week after Saudi Arabia declined to attend, amid concerns over a potential Oman-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz, regional sources said. Former US ambassador Joey Hood said the Saudis risk negotiating "with a gun on the table".&nbsp;Sources also doubted the Houthis can be beaten militarily. A regional source told CNN force would weaken but not end them, while a Gulf official said, "No one wants to fight alone."

Rapid Houthi advances along the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait have left Washington and Riyadh without a clear counteroffensive strategy, exposing intelligence gaps and defence limits.

Recent advances by the Houthis, including the capture of a strategically important Red Sea island, have added to turmoil in a region already reeling from the US war with Iran and deepened a severe global energy crisis. Neither the US nor its key ally Saudi Arabia has a clear plan to push the group back, multiple sources told CNN. US officials acknowledge the Houthis aim to eventually control the Bab al Mandeb Strait, but the Trump administration has signalled little interest in using the American military against them, relying instead on Riyadh. Even with added US intelligence and targeting support, Saudi Arabia has not stopped the group from taking key coastal towns in Yemen, and sources told CNN they doubt it can do so alone. "No offensive strikes," a US official said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthis-and-saudi-arabia-trade-fresh-attacks-as-trump-weighs-next-big-decision-on-iran-1789751997258/embed Fighting has intensified in recent weeks after a 2022 UN-brokered truce brought relative calm. On Saturday, the Houthis said they hit "sensitive" sites in Riyadh and an Aramco facility in Yanbu with missiles and drones. Alerts sounded across the capital, the first direct threat to it since the escalation began in July. Reuters video showed black smoke near Riyadh's main airport, though the cause was unclear. The Saudi-led coalition said its air defences destroyed a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh at dawn and thwarted other attacks, including on Yanbu. No casualties were reported. Also read: Houthi strikes Saudi Arabia: Rebel media claims attack on strategic targets President Donald Trump's stated red line is direct US participation in strikes on the Houthis. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked for such strikes in two calls last week and was rebuffed, sources told CNN. Trump told reporters in Ireland that the Houthis had called to say they did not want to fight the US and were unhappy with only one country, Saudi Arabia. Former US diplomat Barbara Leaf called the remarks "shocking" in comments. A US official said the ceasefire with the Houthis was solidified at a meeting in Oman this weekend. Regional officials told The Associated Press that Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has sought air defence support from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt. Also read: Death toll crosses 300 in Yemen as Houthi offensive forces thousands to abandon homes Many Gulf sources see the offensive as a new front that could prolong the Iran war. A first GCC-Iran meeting since the war began was cancelled this week after Saudi Arabia declined to attend, amid concerns over a potential Oman-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz, regional sources said. Former US ambassador Joey Hood said the Saudis risk negotiating "with a gun on the table". Sources also doubted the Houthis can be beaten militarily. A regional source told CNN force would weaken but not end them, while a Gulf official said, "No one wants to fight alone."

Rapid Houthi advances along the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait have left Washington and Riyadh without a clear counteroffensive strategy, exposing intelligence gaps and defence limits.

Houthi gains leave US and Saudi Arabia without clear counteroffensive plan

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 20) said that the term "Artificial Intelligence" should be renamed, stating that the current name is “inaccurate.” Calling the AI growth a “revolution”, he gave three options and asked people to vote on social media. The options he gave was: 1. Superior Intelligence (SI) 2. Extreme Intelligence (EI) 3. Supreme Intelligence (SI). This was Trump's way to defend the artificial intelligence industry and data centres, saying he would not allow efforts to weaken or destroy the sector. He also announced plans to create a new government "AI Force" and slammed liberals saying that they are wanting a "decimation, or destruction, of AI." Trump said the new "AI Force" would be tasked with "looking for BAD" actors. He also said he would soon announce an AI coordinator, or "Czar", without providing further details about the new role.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-boss-sam-altman-repeats-ai-slow-down-call-says-world-right-to-be-afraid-1789524970459">OpenAI boss Sam Altman repeats AI 'slow down' call, says world 'right to be afraid'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260920/image-1789878215484.png"></figure> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobody-knows-if-it-can-be-in-control-godfather-of-ai-china-spy-chief-back-ai-slowdown-calls-flags-political-threat-1789356804637">'Nobody knows if it can be in control': ‘Godfather’ of AI, China spy chief back AI slowdown calls</a><h2>Trump criticised calls to slow AI</h2>US President Donald Trump and China downplayed the concerns. While Trump called it a “hoax” like climate change, China called it “fearmongering.” Trump went on to declare “whoever wins AI, wins,” Trump told reporters at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, ”We can put guardrails, and we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,” he added. “The only “guardrails” that AI needed were a “STRONG AND SMART” president,” he opined on Truth Social. Meanwhile, China’s ministry of foreign affairs said that all parties should work together on AI. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance, which serves no one’s interest,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday. The debate around AI was reignited after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-part plan aimed at controlling the pace of frontier AI development. He argued that AI systems were becoming capable of helping create more advanced models, raising concerns about how quickly the technology could progress.

US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming “Artificial Intelligence”, calling the term inaccurate. He offered three alternatives—Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence and Supreme Intelligence—and said he plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI coordinator or “Czar”.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 20) said that the term "Artificial Intelligence" should be renamed, stating that the current name is “inaccurate.” Calling the AI growth a “revolution”, he gave three options and asked people to vote on social media. The options he gave was: 1. Superior Intelligence (SI) 2. Extreme Intelligence (EI) 3. Supreme Intelligence (SI). This was Trump's way to defend the artificial intelligence industry and data centres, saying he would not allow efforts to weaken or destroy the sector. He also announced plans to create a new government "AI Force" and slammed liberals saying that they are wanting a "decimation, or destruction, of AI." Trump said the new "AI Force" would be tasked with "looking for BAD" actors. He also said he would soon announce an AI coordinator, or "Czar", without providing further details about the new role. Also Read: OpenAI boss Sam Altman repeats AI 'slow down' call, says world 'right to be afraid' Also Read: 'Nobody knows if it can be in control': ‘Godfather’ of AI, China spy chief back AI slowdown calls Trump criticised calls to slow AI US President Donald Trump and China downplayed the concerns. While Trump called it a “hoax” like climate change, China called it “fearmongering.” Trump went on to declare “whoever wins AI, wins,” Trump told reporters at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, ”We can put guardrails, and we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,” he added. “The only “guardrails” that AI needed were a “STRONG AND SMART” president,” he opined on Truth Social. Meanwhile, China’s ministry of foreign affairs said that all parties should work together on AI. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance, which serves no one’s interest,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday. The debate around AI was reignited after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed a three-part plan aimed at controlling the pace of frontier AI development. He argued that AI systems were becoming capable of helping create more advanced models, raising concerns about how quickly the technology could progress.

US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming “Artificial Intelligence”, calling the term inaccurate. He offered three alternatives—Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence and Supreme Intelligence—and said he plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI coordinator or “Czar”.

Trump wants to rename ‘Artificial Intelligence’, gives 3 options: Which one would you pick?

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 20) strongly defended the artificial intelligence industry and data centres, saying he would not allow efforts to weaken or destroy the sector. He also announced plans to create a new government "AI Force" as he pushed back against growing criticism of the technology.In other news, amid rising tensions in West Asia, Iran has reportedly set seven conditions for starting negotiations with the United States, and has sent the message to America via Qatar. It was confirmed by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who said that Tehran had delivered a “clear and unambiguous" message to Washington. He added that Tehran’s position was clear and that Washington would have to accept Iran’s rights and conditions if it wanted to move towards diplomacy.Ed Sheeran on Saturday addressed the ongoing controversy around his Loop Tour during his Philadelphia concert. This marks the singer's first performance since rapper Macklemore was dropped from his remaining US dates.Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived for talks Sunday, seeking to set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit between both countries' top leaders this week.The Sunday meeting, which also includes President Donald Trump's top trade official Jamieson Greer, is due to take place all day at JPMorgan Chase's headquarters in New York.

Top US, Chinese economic officials arrive for talks in New York

US President Donald Trump has announced on Sunday that he had agreed to a request from the US military to convert his proposed triumphal arch into a “top-grade Military Complex.” In a post on the Social Media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the redesigned 250-foot triumphal arch directly across from Arlington National Cemetery will be like no other facility "anywhere in the World."<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-triumphal-arch-military-complex-drones-snipers-arlington-1789910187177">Read More</a>

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from the China-led digital currency platform Project mBridge, aimed at facilitating cross-border payments outside the US dollar, the Financial Times reported. The Saudi Central Bank, SAMA, confirmed that it ceased its participation after the formal completion of the proof-of-concept phase on May 13, 2025.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-exits-china-mbridge-digital-currency-us-dollar-1789902742112">Read More</a>

Iranian authorities have closed down a French-language centre linked with the French embassy in Tehran after a judicial order.

Iran seals French-language centre in Tehran

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy is “not at war” in the Red Sea, but he urged the European Union to strengthen its naval mission protecting merchant shipping in the strategic waterway.

Italy ‘not at war’ in Red Sea region: foreign minister

Australia is turning to major global tech giants for backing as it moves to tighten the country’s online safety laws and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. Meeting Apple’s executive chairman Tim Cook at the tech company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, on Saturday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said “Australia can’t do it alone” in terms of protecting children from the dangers of the internet.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rolled out a vaccination drive for Ebola virus on Saturday in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the northeastern part of the country. Ituri is considered the epicentre of the fastest-growing outbreak of Ebola in history.

DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive in Bunia as death toll nears 3,700

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has emphasised the importance of implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire during a meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

Egypt urges next steps for Gaza Strip in meeting with CIA director

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara is studying how to support the kingdom under a trilateral defence pact that also includes Pakistan. “We see there are very serious attacks on Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity, sovereignty. We have an alliance agreement in our pact. We are in serious solidarity on this point… They may have some military needs, especially on some technical issues. We would have no issues in meeting these,” Fidan told broadcaster NTV.

Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks

At least two people have been killed and a major refinery damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, including the capital city, as the Russian parliamentary elections enter their final day.

Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia

North Korea fired a second projectile off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, hours after Pyongyang launched what Seoul's military said was a ballistic missile.

North Korea fires another projectile into East Sea

A "massive" overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed at least two people and left six injured. The attack according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin was on an oil refinery as Russia enters the final day of parliamentary elections.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-killed-in-massive-drone-attack-on-oil-refinery-in-moscow-region-1789891677216">READ MORE</a>

At 10:30 am (0830 GMT), the price per litre stood at 2.41 euros ($2.76 dollars), according to an average calculated by AFP based on prices displayed on Sunday at more than 8,700 petrol stations on the economy ministry's website, exceeding the previous record set the day before.

Average French diesel prices hit record  price

Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and US commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, &nbsp;according to the semi-official Fars news agency.

Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, says Iran

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, a cross-border digital currency platform in which China is a key participant, after completing a planned proof-of-concept exercise.

Saudi Arabia exits China-backed mBridge cross-border currency platform

Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and SpaceXAI face a new US antitrust lawsuit alleging they illegally coordinated efforts to slow AI development. The plaintiffs, paid subscribers to ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini, argue the alleged agreement limits competition and reduces value for consumers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ai-could-kill-us-anthropic-openai-spacexai-google-face-lawsuit-over-agreement-on-slowdown-1789888138598">READ MORE</a>

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 20) said that the term "Artificial Intelligence" should be renamed, stating that the current name is “inaccurate.” &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-to-rename-artificial-intelligence-gives-3-options-which-one-would-you-pick-1789878021341">READ MORE</a>

Two people died ‌in one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow region and an oil refinery in Russia's capital was hit, authorities said on Sunday, as Russia enters the final day ​of parliamentary elections.

Two dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital

The combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank about a decade ago, was pardoned by Israeli president on Saturday (Sept 19). <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-president-pardons-combat-medic-who-shot-dead-a-badly-wounded-palestinian-attacker-1789885303284">READ MORE</a>

The southwest monsoon began withdrawing from parts of extreme west Rajasthan, marking the beginning of the end of monsoon, even as India faces its worst drought in 17 years. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the withdrawal began later than the normal date of September 17, and conditions are favourable for it to extend to more areas of Rajasthan and parts of Punjab and Gujarat over the next three to four days. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-faces-worst-rain-deficit-in-17-years-as-monsoon-begins-withdrawal-from-rajasthan-1789885306515">READ MORE</a>

India faces worst rain deficit in 17 years as monsoon begins withdrawal from Rajasthan

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington through Qatari mediators to end the war, demanding an end to naval blockades and unfrozen assets as world leaders await Donald Trump's response.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 20) strongly defended the artificial intelligence industry and data centres, saying he would not allow efforts to weaken or destroy the sector. He also announced plans to create a new government "AI Force" as he pushed back against growing criticism of the technology. In other news, amid rising tensions in West Asia, Iran has reportedly set seven conditions for starting negotiations with the United States, and has sent the message to America via Qatar. It was confirmed by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who said that Tehran had delivered a “clear and unambiguous" message to Washington. He added that Tehran’s position was clear and that Washington would have to accept Iran’s rights and conditions if it wanted to move towards diplomacy. Ed Sheeran on Saturday addressed the ongoing controversy around his Loop Tour during his Philadelphia concert. This marks the singer's first performance since rapper Macklemore was dropped from his remaining US dates. Stay with us for the latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington through Qatari mediators to end the war, demanding an end to naval blockades and unfrozen assets as world leaders await Donald Trump's response.

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