Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are worsening as the two sides trade attacks. Pakistan says it struck 10 sites in Afghanistan, alleging they were used to launch drone attacks.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-25 11:17

Tigray’s rebel authorities say they are in a “full-blown war” with Ethiopia’s government as fighting reaches the neighbouring Amhara and Afar regions. The federal army says 272 rebels were killed and 260 wounded in the north. Political analyst Jervin Naidoo assesses the escalation and its causes.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 11:15

More than 100 demonstrators were arrested outside the United Nations during a rally against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In his UN address, Netanyahu sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

FFox News2026-09-25 11:15

The lavish state visit featured warm rhetoric and striking symbolism, but questions remain about its substance. An interview with Steven Tsang examines whether Donald Trump and Xi Jinping made real decisions on trade and tariffs, Taiwan, and the competition for AI dominance, and what the meeting could mean for US-China relations.

DDW News2026-09-25 11:15

After years of largely stable electricity supplies, Senegal is again experiencing outages, with blackouts returning to Dakar in September. The cuts are fuelling residents’ frustration as the capital faces a period of intense heat.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 11:14

The Tigray People's Liberation Front says it is engaged in a “full-blown war” with Ethiopia’s federal government after taking key airports and attacking the neighbouring Amhara and Afar regions. The escalation follows the TPLF’s alliance with six other armed groups, reviving fears of a return to the devastating 2020–2022 conflict that killed at least 600,000 people.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 11:13

Fighting is intensifying in northern Ethiopia, fuelling fears that the country could be sliding back into civil war. The army says it killed 272 TPLF fighters in Amhara, while the rebels call the conflict a “full-blown war”. The escalation follows the TPLF’s alliance with six other armed groups.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 11:12

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Paris, where French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed him at the Élysée Palace. Their private talks cover international geopolitics, artificial intelligence and peace, before the pontiff is due to give a speech at the palace.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 11:10

Singapore swimmer Gan Ching Hwee claimed silver in the women’s 800m freestyle at the Asian Games on Friday, her third medal of the Games. Her time of 8:26.25 lowered her national record by more than three seconds. China’s Li Bingjie won gold and Japan’s Ichika Kajimoto took bronze.

CCNA2026-09-25 11:08

A large number of delegates walked out and some booed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the UN General Assembly. The protest came amid mounting international criticism of what the report calls Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. Middle East analyst and author Antony Loewenstein weighs in.

TTRT World2026-09-25 11:06

Israeli forces have stepped up closures of checkpoints around Ramallah, causing severe congestion and leaving hundreds of Palestinians stranded for hours. The restrictions come amid settler attacks and heightened tensions across the occupied West Bank.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-25 11:04

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish summit rich in symbolism but sparse on substance. There was no indication of progress on difficult issues including AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.

RReuters2026-09-25 11:02

Bill Gates told Meet the Press that AI’s reach could be sufficient to cause a billion deaths, and argued that public authorities need to impose protections against the technology’s dangers.

NNBC News2026-09-25 11:00

US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased agreement under which Tehran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington would lift its blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the talks. Oil’s rally eased, helping bonds stabilize after a global selloff and keeping US stocks on course for a weekly gain.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-25 10:55

Thousands of migrants remain stranded in Spain’s Ceuta, where some allege that Spanish police and military personnel physically abused them. The accusations have prompted concern about how migrants are treated in the North African territory, while Spanish authorities deny the allegations.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-25 10:32

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel at the United Nations as delegates walked out. The bulletin also covers Donald Trump’s red-carpet welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping, Meta’s camera-free smart glasses and carbon-credit trees replacing farms in a New Zealand town.

RReuters2026-09-25 10:32

Stanford University is facing criticism and student outrage after artificial intelligence was used to alter the race of three students depicted in an advertisement.

AABC News2026-09-25 10:30

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News in New York on Thursday that Yemen’s Houthi rebels are “responsible for their own actions.”

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 10:30

President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping as they discussed a U.S.-China relationship strained by disputes over Taiwan, trade, AI and Iran. A former Pentagon official questioned whether Beijing would honor its commitments.

FFox News2026-09-25 10:30

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington, some observers viewed his wife, Peng Liyuan, as a soft-power asset for China. Her public image projected a gentler, more approachable face of the country despite its disputes with the United States.

RReuters2026-09-25 10:29

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV at Paris Orly International Airport.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-25 10:28

Qatar Airways is accelerating plans to replace parts of its fleet and second some pilots to RwandAir as it responds to the fallout from the war in Iran.

RReuters2026-09-25 10:27

The focus is Afghanistan, which recently marked five years since the Taliban returned to power. Since then, the exclusion of women and girls has become normalised, as the government systematically dismantles the rights of more than half the population.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-25 10:22

Pope Leo XIV has begun a four-day visit to France, culminating in a Mass in central Paris expected to draw more than half a million people. Police have sealed off the area around the Champs-Élysées ahead of Saturday’s ceremony at Place de la Concorde. President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the Pope at Orly and is expected to discuss geopolitics and artificial intelligence with him at the Élysée Palace.

BBBC News2026-09-25 10:21