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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan together across two days in Washington next week: a White House welcome, a state dinner at which both presidents speak, a private tea, and a tour of the United States’ founding documents. At a briefing late Friday, senior US officials described a state visit built around the two couples: a diplomatic double date, with the hard bargaining underneath. They also hinted that Chinese...

'Explosions heard in Riyadh' as authorities issue and withdraw alert Explosions were heard in Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalist reported, after an air raid alert was issued by Saudi Arabian authorities, who have been regularly targeted in recent days by attacks from pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen. "The area is under a hostile aerial threat," a message received by residents of the Saudi capital read. This is the first time the capital has been directly affected since the conflict in neighbour

Hong Kong civil servants could receive flexible hourly family care leave next year as part of the government’s wider drive to boost birth rates, the South China Morning Post has learned, though business leaders warn the private sector has little incentive to follow suit, citing manpower and financial constraints, especially for smaller firms. Under the “promote fertility” section of Wednesday’s policy address, the government said it would introduce family care leave for its employees to enhance.

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Military expert Andrey Marochko suggested that Nadiya would soon come under the control of the Russian military

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is caught in an energy policy bind with no easy exit. Cutting Russian oil imports to avoid potential new US tariffs could increase fuel prices ahead of key regional elections, or stress government finances. Maintaining such purchases could cripple Indian exports to its largest market. India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and among the biggest buyers of Russian crude, reacted unusually strongly on Thursday to a US congressional bill that would allow...

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Andrey Marochko noted that the Russian army is demonstrating "positive dynamics"

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Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza's health sector faces total collapse.

Thousands take to the streets in support of Houthis in Sanaa, Trump extends sanctions on Iran.

Chinese researchers have made early strides in pushing semiconductor processing nodes below 3-nm using older lithography technology, as more advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) tools from ASML remain blocked under US sanctions. The breakthrough marks the latest progress in China’s drive to chart an alternative path to advanced chipmaking amid US export restrictions. Under current export control rules, Dutch equipment giant ASML is barred from selling its state-of-the-art EUV machines.

Turkey revokes licence of Iran's Bank Mellat as US sanctions intensify Turkey has revoked the operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat, which remains on the US Treasury’s sanctions list, as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency’s decision to revoke the bank’s main Istanbul branch’s licence after 44 years did not directly link the move to US sanctions, Al Jazeera reported. The agency cited a provision allowing a licence to be wit

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Mural of Macklemore wrapped in Palestinian flag painted on Gaza ruins Artists in Gaza have painted a mural of Macklemore wrapped in a Palestinian flag on a huge slab of concrete in the ruins of Gaza City, after the US rapper was kicked off Ed Sheeran's upcoming tour for calling for a "Free Palestine". The mural, on a slab that leans against ruined buildings surrounded by rubble, depicts the "Thrift Shop" rapper raising a fist in the air. "Thank you for using your voice for Palestine," it reads.

The legislation also extends existing sanctions on Iran

A RECENT McKinsey report outlines three forces reshaping organisations globally — technology and artificial intelligence (AI), economic and geopolitical disruption, and a changing workforce. These forces may appear less immediate to Pakistani business leaders, who already contend with volatile costs, uncertain demand, disrupted supply chains and regulatory uncertainty, amongst other existential issues. With these new challenges, naturally, the question arises: how prepared are our organisations

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Friday called for stricter accountability in the allocation of state advertising. Chairman of the Committee Senator Sarmad Ali suggested that government advertisements for media organisations not registered with the EOBI should be stopped. The committee decided to seek an in-depth briefing from EOBI on the matter in its upcoming meeting. During discussion on the state of the media sector, Chairman of Committee Senator

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Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
As of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.

Yemen governmnet accuses Houthis of attacks on humanitarian facilities Yemen’s Human Rights Ministry accused the Houthis of attacking and looting Saudi-funded humanitarian and medical facilities in al-Khawkhah and other areas along the western coast of the country. The ministry, part of the internationally recognised government based in Aden, said the alleged attacks affected clinics, food and medicine warehouses, as well as water and shelter projects. “These attacks represent a direct targetin
A senior U.S. service member told ABC News that damage to U.S. bases in the Middle East from Iranian attacks could take “decades” to repair. The official, speaking anonymously, said the destruction was far greater than the public was aware of, with some facilities “irreparably damaged” and rebuilding requiring years of construction rather than a quick repair. The Pentagon declined to comment on the assessment. Source: ABC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Donald Trump, US senators and House members for approving and signing the law imposing additional sanctions on Russia.

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a new sanctions bill into law that targets Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and India – just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit. The White House issued a brief statement, saying that the President had “signed into law” the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” which “authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on.

Russian forces struck the city of Sumy and its outskirts with guided aerial bombs on the evening of 18 September. A residential building has been damaged, resulting in two people being killed and eight injured, including two children.
At UNGA next week, Trump will hold his first known face-to-face meeting with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine.

The deal with Denmark, according to President Donald Trump, would give the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security. Denmark said the deal is "good for NATO and Europe."
Sudan’s army repels a joint RSF and SPLM-N assault in the Blue Nile region, destroying combat vehicles and downing drones near Ed Damazin. https://t.co/WjF9ACAeaH #Sudan #BlueNile #EdDamazin #SAF #RSF https://t.co/C0kmpGEPdG

US defence secretary calls Washington Post report on US troop deaths a ‘lie’ We earlier reported that more US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, according to a report by the Washington Post, citing six anonymous US officials. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the report on the underreporting of US service member deaths during the war on Iran, saying that it is a “complete lie”. In a post on his X account, Hegseth said the articl

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Trump says US, Denmark reach deal to expand military presence in Greenland ➡️ https://t.co/4an15C0j1P https://t.co/HmvgDzmZ1V
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill that opens China, India to tariffs

NEW: Türkiye's banking regulator revoked the operating license of Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch, a 100% Iranian state-owned bank that's been in Türkiye since 1982. BDDK cited threats to financial system stability. The bank was already largely cut off (no SWIFT, removed from Türkiye's EFT system) after US sanctions, but this formally ends its operations.

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The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.

Among its provisions, the law requires the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that continue buying Russian crude oil or natural gas and were among the five largest importers of Russian energy by volume over the previous 12 months.

US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, introducing sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and extending existing sanctions against Iran.