WHAT IF THE HOUTHIS ARE BEING FUNDED BY ISRAEL (Implicitly) - AND THE SUSPECTED DRONE INCIDENT NEAR MECCA WAS PART OF A LARGER STRATEGIC GAME TO BRING ISRAEL CLOSER TO THE MUSLIM WORLD?
If these assumptions are wrong for us, then we are still implementing Gandhian philosophy in diplomacy.
FUTURE: CIPS & SPFS CHALLENGE SWIFT?
Countries are exploring alternatives to reduce dependence on the US dollar and Western financial systems.
CIPS + SPFS + LOCAL CURRENCIES + CURRENCY SWAPS
Can these tools reduce reliance on SWIFT and the dollar?
Or is a currency swap alone not enough?
The bigger question: Can countries build a truly diversified global payment system?
WHAT IF THE HOUTHIS ARE BEING FUNDED BY ISRAEL (Implicitly) - AND THE SUSPECTED DRONE INCIDENT NEAR MECCA WAS PART OF A LARGER STRATEGIC GAME TO BRING ISRAEL CLOSER TO THE MUSLIM WORLD?
If these assumptions are wrong for us, then we are still implementing Gandhian philosophy in diplomacy.
FUTURE: CIPS & SPFS CHALLENGE SWIFT?
Countries are exploring alternatives to reduce dependence on the US dollar and Western financial systems.
CIPS + SPFS + LOCAL CURRENCIES + CURRENCY SWAPS
Can these tools reduce reliance on SWIFT and the dollar?
Or is a currency swap alone not enough?
The bigger question: Can countries build a truly diversified global payment system?
NETANYAHU MOCKS UN DELEGATIONS WHO WALKED OUT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened his UN General Assembly address by referring to the delegations that had left the hall.
“Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who haven't yet left this hall, please do so now!”
DOZENS OF UN DELEGATIONS WALK OUT AS NETANYAHU TAKES PODIUM
Dozens of delegates left the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived to deliver his address.
The walkout occurred as Netanyahu approached the podium, with many seats left empty during the speech.
NEPAL PM BALEN SHAH THANKS INDIA, CHINA FOR FLOOD RELIEF
During his UN address, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China for their support following the devastating Bhote Koshi flash floods.
Both countries provided rescue personnel, equipment and other assistance as Nepal continued search-and-rescue operations after the disaster.
ISRAELI ENVOY OFFERS STARLINK-LIKE DEVICE TO IRANIAN ENVOY
Israel’s UN envoy approached Iran’s representative at the UN and offered him a Starlink-like satellite internet device while speaking about “regime change in Iran.”
The Iranian envoy declined to engage and appeared to ignore the offer.
BREAKING: US EXPANDS MILITARY AIRLIFT TOWARD MIDDLE EAST
The US is again moving strategic tankers and C-17 military transport aircraft toward the Middle East, with multiple aircraft reportedly tracked landing in Israel, according to Flightradar data.
The activity comes alongside increased US military flights near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran, including KC-135, KC-46 and MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
ZELENSKY RESPONDS TO RUSSIAN JOURNALISTS’ MOSCOW QUESTION
Russian journalists reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when he would visit Moscow.
Zelensky responded: “On a missile.”
The brief exchange comes amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war and continued tensions between Kyiv and Moscow.
TRUMP WELCOMES XI JINPING AT ANDREWS AS U.S. BOMBERS FLY OVERHEAD
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews.
The high-profile arrival featured a red-carpet welcome, the two First Ladies together on the tarmac, and U.S. B-1B bombers flying overhead.
UK-UKRAINE DISCUSSIONS HELD ON THE SIDELINES OF UNGA
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska said she met Marie France van Heel during events surrounding the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
The discussions covered support for Ukraine, the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, Ukrainian Week to be hosted by the UK in December, and the Olena Zelenska Foundation’s Rapid Response Fund addressing energy challenges.
CIA WARNING: RUSSIA COULD TARGET MEDITERRANEAN STATES
The CIA has reportedly warned European governments that Russia could be preparing drone attacks against Mediterranean countries, including Spain, France and Italy, according to El Mundo.
B-1 BOMBERS FLY OVER XI WELCOME
Two U.S. B-1 bombers flew over Joint Base Andrews during President Donald Trump’s welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
The flyover was part of the military honors accompanying Xi’s arrival in Washington for his state visit.
RUSSIAN STRIKES ON KYIV KILL 2, INJURE 25
At least two people have been killed and 25 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
The attacks continued into the afternoon, with drones striking or causing damage across several districts of the Ukrainian capital. Seventeen of those injured were being treated in hospitals, according to Klitschko.
POLICE RETURN TO CEUTA’S TRAMPOLÍN BEACH AS VENDOR STALLS REAPPEAR
Spanish Local Police, supported by National Police, returned to Trampolín Beach in Ceuta to remove unauthorized street-vending stalls.
The operation came hours after police had already cleared the beach, with vendors reportedly reinstalling the stalls shortly after officers left.
RAF HAWK CREW EJECTS OVER WALES AFTER TRAINING JET CRASHES
Footage shows two RAF aircrew ejecting from a stricken Hawk T2 training aircraft over Anglesey, Wales, on Wednesday morning.
The aircraft crashed near RAF Valley shortly after take-off. Both pilots were treated for what police described as minor injuries, with no wider injuries reported.
U.S. DELEGATE WALKS OUT DURING PEZESHKIAN’S UN ADDRESS
The U.S. representative to the United Nations was seen leaving the General Assembly hall during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s address.
The walkout came as Pezeshkian sought to present Iran’s position to the international community and reject accusations surrounding Tehran’s regional activities.
KREMLIN SAYS ‘NO REAL CONDITIONS’ FOR TALKS WITH KYIV
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there are currently “no real conditions” for negotiations with Kyiv, while accusing Ukraine’s government of conducting what he called a “terror campaign” against Russia.
Peskov said Moscow remains open to a settlement and summit-level meetings if the necessary decisions are made.
TWO REPORTEDLY KILLED IN IDF STRIKES ACROSS GAZA
Two people were reportedly killed in Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strikes targeting areas in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah, according to reports from Gaza.
The circumstances and identities of those killed were not immediately clear.