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The pope is set to deliver a landmark speech on AI development and discuss Europe’s future Later today, Pope Leo will go to the Élysée Palace for (another) formal welcome and a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps, before visiting Unesco and delivering a speech on AI in mid-afternoon. He is then expected to go on a stroll through the streets of Paris, before going to the restored Notre Dame Cathedral. Continue reading...
Iraq’s Najaf suspends Iranian airlines in move to enforce US sanctions Iraq's Najaf airport suspended all Iranian flights on Friday, enforcing US sanctions, the airport director said. Airport director Hussein Muhanna told AFP that the flights have been halted between Najaf, a holy city south of Baghdad, following a directive from the prime minister's office to the governor. Najaf's airport is a major hub for Iranian flights, mainly carrying Iraqi Shia pilgrims to Iran's holy cities or Iranians
🇵🇸 👩 Women and girls living in #Gaza's crowded displacement camps are facing more gender-based violence in recent months, sparked by the protracted crises in the Palestinian territory. UN stats show a 123% rise in forced and early marriages for #women living in Gaza between April and June 2026.

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The US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day.
Brussels claims that Ksenia Fyodorova’s activities constitute "information manipulation" and "undermine democracy" in the European Union
The number of people injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv during the day on September 25 has risen to 20. A 14-year-old boy was killed.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko noted that that relations between the two countries could hardly improve "unless the South Korean authorities refuse to participate in the collective West’s sanctions policy against Russia"

Amid the polished silverware and fine crystal stemware on display at the state dinner in the White House on Thursday sat the vacuum flasks brought by Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan. The couple’s flasks, black for Xi and white for Peng, were spotted on their table during the formal dinner, signalling a subtle self-assurance as cultural authenticity met high diplomacy. Extending this everyday practice to the White House banquet was in tune with the host nation’s own...
UK warns Iran it will not tolerate hostile activity on its soil Britain's foreign minister met his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York and told him his country would "not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil" from groups linked to Iran. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also discussed the war in the Middle East and the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. "The Foreign Secret

Speaking at the UN, Hungarian President András Baka condemned Russia's war and stated that supporting Ukraine is essential for smaller nations' security.

The Baltic Sea region, of which the Gulf of Finland is part, is on high alert after incidents involving gas pipeline outages, airspace violations and drone sightings since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The warning was issued with special consideration for the situation at Ben-Gurion Airport, which has become a bustling hub, with chaos on the rise.

Frustrated by low-quality materials, careless craftsmanship, and escalating prices, some young women in China are taking matters into their own hands by learning to sew their own underwear, accessories, and handbags. This summer, a surge of sewing enthusiasts flocked to RedNote to showcase their handmade creations. Many beginners embarked on their journey with underwear, assuming it would be a straightforward first project due to its minimal fabric requirements. However, they quickly encountered

Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country
In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award and said he viewed it as a commitment to continue supporting the Jewish people.

No Irish supporters in the stadium, no home match in Ireland and no pundits or Irish commentary on television: the country's strong support for the Palestinian cause is increasingly reshaping its sporting and cultural calendar. Ireland face Israel in football's Nations League in Hungary on Sunday before a designated Irish "home" game in Serbia on October 4, amid protests and calls for a boycott over Israel's war in Gaza.

Beijing and Brussels remain “deadlocked” on trade in medical devices following discussions in Beijing this week, a source said, adding that “intensive consultations” were under way about Brussels’ plan to launch import safeguards against made-in-China plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Vice-Minister of Commerce Ling Ji – China’s deputy international trade representative – held discussions with Ditte Juul Jorgensen, the European Commission’s director general for trade and economic...

The absence of a Trump meeting would have been awkward for Netanyahu, who has long portrayed himself to Israeli voters as uniquely close to the US president.

Pakistan will begin their campaign in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup against a vastly higher-ranked Thailand on Saturday, with head coach Nolberto Solano describing the tournament as an opportunity for his side to measure themselves against some of Asia’s stronger teams. The Group B Division One opener will kick off at 4:00pm local time (2:00pm PST) at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, with Pakistan then scheduled to face the Philippines on Sept 29 and Vietnam on Oct 2. “We want to use this opportunit

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Two people were killed and two others injured in Odesa as a result of a Russian attack overnight on September 25.

The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.
The disclosure of information regarding the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea has drawn expressions of regret from President Lee Jae Myung, who stated that Seoul and Kyiv had agreed not to publicize details of the matter due to its sensitivity and potential consequences.

Much of Ukraine's $27 billion budget deficit is related to defense spending, including the production of drones and missiles, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 25.

The Green leader, who is Jewish, made the remarks as part of his campaign in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection In other developments: Foreign secretary Ed Miliband told his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, that Britain will “not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil”. The comments were made during a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York, Foreign Office said. The pair discussed the war in the Middle East, the strait of Hormuz
A tunnel roughly two kilometers long was dismantled in southern Gaza during clearing operations inside the Yellow Line area, the IDF said. Troops under Southern Command remain deployed there under the ceasefire framework. https://t.co/cn0SDYjsmb

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['Not Built to Silence Free Speech' - Govt Defends Cybercrime Law] River Gee County Senator Francis Saidy Dopoh II has moved to reassure Liberians, particularly journalists, activists and social-media users, that Liberia's newly enacted Cybercrime Act is not intended to suppress criticism, journalism or peaceful dissent, insisting that the law is targeted at cyber-related threats and abuse rather than legitimate expression.
The Sibu 1, an oil tanker under U.S. sanctions, has been rescued after being hijacked by Somali pirates in August, according to the Puntland Maritime Police Force.

[Nile Post] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly thanked Uganda for erecting a statue in honour of his late older brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu, at the Old Entebbe Airport terminal where he was killed during the 1976 hostage-rescue operation.

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The global network of parliamentarians United for Ukraine (U4U) has called on European Union member states to follow Latvia's example and impose national restrictive measures against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, against whom the EU has not extended sanctions.

Tehran seeks rapid implementation failed ceasefire deal, offering to open Hormuz if regional conflicts halted.

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library branch at Peking University won first prize and the excellence award during its participation in the 12th National Conference of the National Foreign Language College Library Alliance, hosted by Tianjin Foreign Studies University in China from Sept. 21-24. The achievement came through an innovative professional experience, “Librarians Joining Forces and Marching Together on the Silk Road,” alongside a scientific paper, “Creating Value Together.” They ref
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has reached specific agreements to obtain licenses for the production of missiles for Patriot air defense systems.
Swedish and Finnish fighter jets were scrambled to intercept and identify Russian military aircraft in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Thursday, the Finnish Air Force.

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Najaf airport in Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Iran to comply with US sanctions. This decision comes from a directive issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s office.
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