BREAKING Israel is trying to influence ChatGPT and Claude responses through government contracts. This is the first recorded attempt by a state to influence AI conversation – Haaretz

BREAKING Socialist Zohran Mamdani wins the 2025 mayoral election, becoming New York City's first Muslim mayor.

US president Trump: We have enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times.

BREAKING 🇺🇸🇮🇶 US defense secretary Hegseth informed Iraq that an imminent military operation will take place in the region and warned that armed groups must not retaliate when it happens.

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BREAKING US has deployed a major naval force near Venezuela with around 16,000 troops, 8 warships and a nuclear submarine. The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and its escorts are also heading to the region.

BREAKING Hezbollah is rearming with rockets, anti-tank missiles and artillery. Some shipments entering Lebanon through Syria and by sea, while Hezbollah also manufactures its own – WSJ

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent reading a text from Agriculture Secretary Rollins warning that $20 billion U.S. bailout to Argentina backfired. "We bailed out Argentina yesterday and in return, the Argentine's removed their export tariffs on grains, sold a bunch of soybeans to China."

BREAKING Trump: I am pleased to host President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Turkey, at the White House on September 25th.

Turkish president Erdogan: We will never allow the holy city of Jerusalem to be defiled by unworthy hands. Turkey had the honor of serving Jerusalem for 400 years.

US forces in the Caribbean: 140 Tomahawk strike capacity, F-35s, Ospreys, Harriers, and 1,687 Marines on standby near Venezuela.

Romanian Air Force intercepted a Russian drone over national airspace. Two F-16 jets scrambled from Fetești Air Base at 18:05 to respond to the threat. Source: Antena 3 CNN

Ireland says it will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to participate.

BIG Israel considered attacking Hamas leaders in Türkiye but opted for Qatar instead, fearing political and economic backlash due to Türkiye’s NATO membership. Source: Kan News

BREAKING Israeli media reports an assassination attempt against Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar.

BREAKING Several blasts heard in Qatar's Doha. Source: Reuters

NEW Protesters set fire to Nepal's Federal Parliament building.

NEW Germany plans to buy three Israeli Heron drones for nearly €1 billion despite criticism over Israel’s Gaza offensive. The purchase is part of a massive defense spending push, including Eurofighter jets, up to 4,500 armored vehicles, and Patriot missile upgrades.

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Trump: Europe today “hit” another great American company, Google, with a $3.5 Billion Dollar fine, effectively taking money that would otherwise go to American Investments and Jobs. As I have said before, my Administration will NOT allow these discriminatory actions to stand.

Saudi Arabia has deployed at least eight Chinese ‘Silent Hunter’ laser air defense systems to counter low-altitude drones, but harsh desert conditions—dust and sand disrupting optics—limited their effectiveness.

Hot-mic moment at the Beijing parade. Xi: “People rarely lived past 70 before. Now at 70 you’re still a child.” Putin: “With biotech, organs can be replaced endlessly… people could even reach immortality.” Xi: “Some predict people might live to 150 this century.”

Trump on his death: It is fake news.

Trump: I am very disappointed in Putin. We will be doing something to help people live.

Netanyahu: What started in Gaza must end in Gaza.

Trump: Israel was the strongest lobby I've ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they don't, you know, I'm a little surprised to see that. Source: Daily Caller

BIG Former Israeli Defense Minister Gallant: There will be another round against Iran.

NEW Turkey says it has completely cut trade with Israel. Turkish ships are banned from Israeli ports, and Israeli planes are denied access to Turkish airspace.

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JUST IN: Venezuelan commandos are ready to face US Marines. They say they would give their lives for their country and for President Maduro.

BREAKING Israeli media reports that Israel attacked the presidential palace in Yemen.

Putin: Russia expects a full-scale restoration of relations with the US.

Trump is very angry with Ukraine over the attacks on the “Druzhba” oil pipeline. According to Hungarian media, he allegedly wrote about this in a message to Orbán. “I do not like hearing this. I am very angry about it. You are my great friend.”

Ukraine is now producing 3,000 FP-1 long-range drones per month, matching Russia’s Shahed output. Range: up to 1,600 km Warhead: 60–120 kg (heavier than Shahed) Cost: ~$55,000 vs $193,000 for a Shahed Source: Defence Express

Kim Jong Un honored fallen North Korean soldiers for their role in the “liberation” of Russia’s Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

The Pentagon plans to stockpile cobalt for the first time since 1990, seeking up to 7,500 tons worth as much as $500M over five years. Source: Bloomberg

The US State Department said that it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid US visas for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules. Source: AP

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Ukraine is clearly showing that it is not interested in a sustainable and long-term resolution of the conflict.

Trump's Trade Advisor Peter Navarro: India does not want to recognise the role its playing in the bloodshed in Ukraine. Instead, it is cozying up to Xi Jinping.

A leaked Israeli military intelligence database shows that by May 2025, only 17% of Palestinians killed in Gaza were identified fighters (8,900), while 83% of the 53,000 dead were civilians.

Italian police arrested a Ukrainian man, identified as Serhii K., accused of helping coordinate the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. He faces charges of sabotage and causing explosions and will be transferred to Germany to appear before a judge. Source: Reuters

Israel is reportedly considering recruiting Jewish individuals in the U.S. to address soldier shortage.

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Russian Foreign Minister says the West is delaying recognition of Palestine until there is no Palestine left to recognize. "Why are you waiting two months? Why not recognize it immediately?"

US Navy’s big plan for drone fleets to counter China is stumbling hard. Test boats are crashing due to software bugs, a key autonomy contract with L3Harris got paused, and the Navy even fired the admiral running the program.

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear forces, with about 600 warheads now and 350 new missile silos under construction. The U.S. projects Beijing could have 1,000+ warheads by 2030.

Israel is buying 2 more KC-46 refueling planes from Boeing (total now 6). Deal worth ~$500 million, funded by US aid. KC-46s will replace Israel’s old KC-130s and 707s, boosting long-range strike capability. First 4 were ordered in 2022 but not yet delivered.

Germany is going all-in on rearming. €355 billion to be spent by 2041 for the Bundeswehr, aiming to make it Europe’s strongest conventional military. Spending peaks in 2029–30 (~€52 billion/year).

Hamas informed mediators of its acceptance of the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza.