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.
BANGKOK DECLARES 3 DISTRICTS FLOOD-DISASTER AREAS
Bangkok authorities have declared Nong Chok, Suan Luang and Khan Na Yao as flood-disaster areas after days of heavy rain caused widespread flooding and disrupted travel.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department is warning of continued heavy to very heavy rain, with risks of further flooding through September 27.
2–4 FEET OF WATER FLOODS SURF CITY, NEW JERSEY 🌊
Coastal and storm-surge flooding is inundating Surf City, New Jersey, with 2–4 feet of water reported across roadways and water entering homes.
Flooding from Manahawkin Bay continues to push water onto Long Beach Island, affecting roads, properties and vehicles.
JUST IN: UKRAINE STRIKES ANOTHER RUSSIAN OIL REFINERY
Ukraine has reportedly struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai with drones, with a large fire reported at the facility. Russian regional authorities confirmed a drone attack in the area, while independent reporting linked one of the fires to the refinery.
The development comes a day after operations at Russia’s Perm Oil Refinery were halted following a Ukrainian drone strike that reportedly damaged pipelines, storage facilities and processing units. Perm is Russia’s seventh-largest refinery by processing volume.
BREAKING: TRUMP REJECTS IRAN CEASEFIRE, EXPECTS STRIKES TO RESUME AFTER MIDTERMS
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects U.S. bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials.
TRUMP SHARES PAKISTAN’S UN PRAISE FOR HIS ROLE IN INDIA-PAKISTAN CEASEFIRE
U.S. President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social featuring Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UN remarks thanking him for helping de-escalate the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
Sharif said Trump’s “resolute and visionary leadership” helped save hundreds of millions of lives.
UKRAINIAN FORCES SHOOT DOWN RUSSIAN DRONE WITH MINIGUN
Ukrainian forces have reportedly shot down a Russian drone using a minigun mounted on a military helicopter.
Footage circulating online shows the aircraft engaging a Russian drone in mid-air. Ukraine has increasingly used aircraft equipped with M134 miniguns as part of its efforts to intercept Russian Shahed-type drones.
TRUMP TO ATTEND APEC IN CHINA AS PUTIN–XI–TRUMP MEETING IS DISCUSSED
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19.
Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have also discussed the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit, according to the Kremlin.
BREAKING: JAISHANKAR REPORTEDLY RESPONDS TO PAKISTANI JOURNALIST AT UN
A Pakistani journalist reportedly asked Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar when the Indian government would “stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan.”
Jaishankar allegedly responded:
“A terrorist country is asking me that question? Come on!”
US NAVY MH-60R SEAHawk TRACKED OVER ARABIAN SEA AMID IRAN TENSIONS
A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter has reportedly been tracked operating over the Arabian Sea, hundreds of kilometres from the reported U.S. blockade line around Iran, according to Flightradar24 data.
The reported flight comes amid claims that U.S. warships have moved away from positions near the blockade line because of concerns over Iran’s anti-ship ballistic missiles.
TRUMP SAYS MEETING WITH XI WAS “VERY PRODUCTIVE,” HIGHLIGHTS AI DISCUSSION
U.S. President Donald Trump said his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was “very productive” for both the United States and China.
Trump said the two sides discussed major areas of cooperation and suggested that “Artificial Intelligence” could be more accurately described as “Super Intelligence.”
ISRAELI FORCES SEAL HOME OF SUSPECTED NEVE TZUF ATTACKER
Israeli forces overnight sealed the home of the Palestinian attacker accused of carrying out this week’s shooting attack in Neve Tzuf, in which Netanel Shukron was killed.
The IDF said the sealing followed a temporary confiscation and sealing order signed by the head of Central Command.
RUSSIA’S DAYTIME DRONE ATTACK HITS CENTRAL KYIV
Russia carried out a daytime drone attack on central Kyiv, killing at least 4 civilians and wounding 7, according to Ukrainian authorities.
The strike followed a series of drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital today that have reportedly wounded at least 40 people.
RUSSIAN STRIKE HITS BUSINESS CENTER IN KYIV
A Russian drone strike hit a commercial/office building in Kyiv on September 25, according to Ukrainian officials.
Initial reports from the attack indicated that 3 people were killed and 7 were wounded. Casualty figures have continued to be updated as emergency crews respond.
FIRE BREAKS OUT ON CAR FERRY NORTH OF MYKONOS
A major fire broke out aboard the Greek-flagged car ferry “Blue Car Carrier II” north of the Greek island of Mykonos.
The vessel was carrying 29 people and nearly 200 trucks and cars when the fire broke out.
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.