Trump Administration Airs 2024 Campaign Ad Using Taxpayer Funds
The Trump administration is airing a 2024 campaign ad with taxpayer money, drawing bipartisan criticism as the White House defends it as a public service announcement.
International Relations
Vucic Resigns Serbian Presidency to Seek Prime Minister's Post
Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic has resigned as president to lead his party into an early parliamentary election and pursue the prime ministership.
Serbia's Vucic Resigns Presidency to Contest October Election as PM Candidate
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday to run for prime minister in the October 25 early parliamentary election.
Pope Leo XIV Leads Rosary, Torchlight Procession at Lourdes Shrine
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Holy Rosary and joined a torchlight procession at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes during his four-day apostolic journey to France.
Houthis Release Footage of Downed Drone in Yemen's Hajjah Province
Yemen's Houthi rebels released video of what they say is a downed reconnaissance drone in Hajjah province, as fighting continues on the western coast.
Netanyahu Meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi, Axios Reports
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday and met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Axios reported, citing sources.
Ethiopian Orthodox Faithful Mark Meskel Eve at Jerusalem's Deir al-Sultan (2026-09-28)
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrated the eve of Meskel at Deir al-Sultan in Jerusalem with prayers, hymns and a large bonfire.
Serbia's Vucic Resigns Presidency, Eyes Prime Minister Role After Snap Vote
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic resigned on Sunday, setting up early presidential elections and potentially allowing him to become prime minister if his party wins October's snap parliamentary vote.
India Won't Lower Guard on Pakistan or China, CDS Subramani Says
CDS General NS Raja Subramani says the China border is stable, India is not letting its guard down on Pakistan, and AI will transform the battlefield.
German FM defends Lavrov talks, citing security and grain crisis
Germany's foreign minister says his New York meeting with Sergei Lavrov was driven by security concerns and a push to revive Black Sea grain exports.
Misri Meets U.S. Congressional Delegation as Russia Sanctions Law Raises Concerns
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met a five-member U.S. Congressional Delegation days after Congress passed a Russia sanctions law that could affect India's oil imports.
Pope Leo XIV Meets Cloistered Nuns in Lourdes, Decries Assisted Dying
Pope Leo XIV met cloistered Carmelite nuns in Lourdes and told sick and disabled pilgrims they are 'not a burden', condemning assisted dying.
SOCAR to Cap Fuel Prices Across Italiana Petroli Network in Italy
SOCAR will introduce fuel price caps across Italiana Petroli's Italian network from Monday, after Eni announced similar limits.
Polish PM Donald Tusk Likely to Visit India in October to Boost Ties
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is expected to visit India from October 21 to 24, with a focus on defence, trade and strategic ties.
Two Giant Pandas From China Land in Atlanta After Nearly Two-Year Gap
Male Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta on a chartered FedEx flight from Chengdu and will stay at Zoo Atlanta for 10 years.
Sitharaman to Visit Qatar for AIIB Annual Meeting, Bilateral Talks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Qatar from 27-29 September 2026 to attend the AIIB Annual Meeting in Doha and hold bilateral talks.
Bill Gates Urges Congress to Pass AI Safeguards, Rejects 'Hoax' Charge
Bill Gates has called for US legislation on AI safeguards, saying self-regulation is not enough and dismissing claims that new rules are a 'hoax'.
Pope Leo XIV Denounces Assisted Dying as 'False Compassion' at Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV told 150,000 pilgrims at Lourdes that laws permitting medically assisted death rest on a 'false compassion' and cannot erase human dignity.
Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford on Suspicion of Terror Plot
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after police received a tip-off about suspicious vehicles.
China Signals It May Clear Nvidia Chip Buys for Bytedance, Alibaba
China is weighing whether to let Bytedance and Alibaba buy new Nvidia chips, with the industry ministry telling some companies it plans to approve the purchases.