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- 1Iran says fully prepared for war to resume, diplomacy still open▼Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is 'fully prepared' if war breaks out again, but stresses that diplomacy has not yet been exhausted. His remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, signalling that Tehran wants to project readiness while keeping the door open to negotiations over its nuclear programme and wider disputes.
- 2CIA warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone plot●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
Spain's El Mundo reports the CIA warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing an attack in Europe modelled on its recent 'Operation Spiderweb'. The alleged scenario involves drones hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from the sea. The reports are spreading across Spain, Italy and France as European governments assess the threat and debate how to tighten port and maritime security.
- 3Iran says ready for diplomacy but prepared for war with US●Iran says ready for diplomacy but ‘fully prepared’ for war if US attacks
Iran says it is ready for diplomacy with the United States but is 'fully prepared' for war if the US launches an attack. The statement underscores tensions between the two countries, with Tehran signalling both openness to negotiations and readiness for military confrontation.
- 4US warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacks●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The alert was shared with European governments following contacts involving the CIA director, according to Spain's El Mundo. The report is drawing wide attention across France, Italy and Spain as governments face renewed questions about Russian activity on European soil.
- 5Iran says fully prepared for war to resume after US midterms▼Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume if Trump authorizes strikes after midterms
Iran says it is fully prepared for hostilities with the United States to resume if President Trump authorizes new military strikes, which it expects could come after the US midterm elections. The statement signals Tehran is bracing for a renewed confrontation and warning Washington against further escalation.
- 6Iran says it is fully prepared for war but diplomacy continues●Foreign minister: Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war, but diplomacy not over
Iran's foreign minister has said the country is fully prepared for war, while insisting that diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions are not over. The statement signals Tehran is bracing for a possible military confrontation while keeping talks alive. Commentators are weighing whether the remarks are a warning, a negotiating tactic, or a sign that de-escalation efforts are nearing a breaking point.
- 7Floods and landslides kill 70 in India and Nepal●Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal https:// reut.rs/3VcFIIZ
Floods and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 in Nepal, according to a Reuters report. Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter the region, triggering flash floods and slope failures across affected states and districts. Authorities are carrying out rescue and relief operations as officials warn the death toll could rise further.
- 8Iran foreign minister warns country ready for war to resume▼Iran foreign minister says Iran prepared for war to resume, even if it becomes ‘doomsday’
Iran's foreign minister said the country is prepared for war to resume, even if the outcome becomes 'doomsday'. The stark warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, signaling Tehran's willingness to escalate rather than back down. The remarks are drawing international attention as observers weigh the risk of a wider regional conflict.
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Researchers report that epigenetic editing can silence and eliminate hepatitis B virus, offering a potential functional cure for a chronic infection affecting hundreds of millions worldwide. The approach modifies gene activity without cutting DNA, avoiding risks tied to conventional gene editing. The findings, published in Nature, are drawing attention for opening a possible path beyond current lifelong antiviral treatments.
- 10US reportedly warned Spain, France, Italy of Russian drone threat●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
United States intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. According to Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following briefings by the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, France and Italy, raising questions about European security and the growing drone threat attributed to Russia.
- 11Europe prepares for a conflict wider than Ukraine●Beyond Ukraine: Why Europe is preparing for a wider conflict
European nations and NATO are preparing for the possibility that the war in Ukraine could widen into a broader conflict with Russia. Discussions centre on military readiness, defence spending and deterrence, as officials warn the fighting could spill beyond Ukraine's borders.
- 12Five men arrested near UK military base over alleged terror plot●BREAKING: 5 men ARRESTED near military base in UK for allegedly preparing terror attack
British authorities have arrested five men near a military base in the UK on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The arrests were announced in breaking news coverage and are drawing widespread attention as details about the suspects, their alleged target and the nature of the plot have not yet been disclosed. Police and counterterrorism units are expected to release further information as the investigation continues.
- 13U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Pandemic Preparedness●U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics
The United States has rejected a United Nations declaration on preparing for future pandemics, according to The New York Times. The move sets Washington apart from international efforts to strengthen global coordination against future health emergencies, and it has drawn attention to tensions over how far nations should commit to shared pandemic planning and response obligations.
- 14UNGA Climate Summit: Leaders Choose Hope Over Alarm▼UNGA 81 Climate Summit: From Nepal’s Floods to Global Action, Leaders Choose Hope Over Alarm
At the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, world leaders gathered for a climate summit framed around optimism rather than alarm, drawing on Nepal's recent floods as a case of climate impacts demanding global action. Coverage highlights calls for cooperation and practical solutions, with the Himalayan nation's disaster serving as a reminder of vulnerable countries' stakes.
- 15Xi Jinping wraps up state visit to United States●Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday his state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States on Friday. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired in a formal farewell gesture. The visit and its ceremonial send-off are drawing wide attention, with observers weighing what the trip signals for the state of U.S.-China relations.
- 16CIA warns Russia preparing sea-based drone attacks on Europe●CIA warns Russia preparing attacks on Spain, France, Italy with drones from sea
The CIA has reportedly warned European allies that Russia is preparing attacks on Spain, France and Italy using drones launched from the sea. The warning, reported by The Independent, suggests Moscow could extend its campaign beyond Ukraine to targets in Western Europe. The claim is likely to intensify debate about European defence readiness and NATO's response to growing Russian activity near the continent.
- 17Indonesian haze threatens Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix●Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore as the city prepares for its Formula One Grand Pri
Forest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore, raising concerns just as the city prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Race organisers are drawing up contingency plans in case air quality deteriorates further. The annual night race draws huge international attention, and a repeat of the region's severe haze episodes could force changes to the event or affect drivers and spectators.
- 18Iranian foreign minister says country ready for diplomacy and war▼Iranian FM: 'We are prepared for both diplomacy and war. They have tested us in both arenas. They have tested us twice through acts of aggression, and if they wish to test us again, we welcome it.They have also tested us in the realm of diplomacy...We have p
Iran's foreign minister declared that the country is prepared for both diplomacy and war, saying Iran has been tested twice through what he called acts of aggression and would welcome any further test. He added that Iran has also been tested in the diplomatic arena and has proven itself there, framing the country as ready on both fronts amid ongoing tensions.
- 19Five men arrested near UK air base used in Iran operations●5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
British police arrested five men near a UK air base used by US forces in the war against Iran on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around American military facilities in Britain following US strikes on Iranian targets, with authorities investigating the men's alleged intentions.
- 20CIA warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone plot●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
Russia may be preparing an attack on Europe reminiscent of its "Operation Spiderweb" drone offensive, according to Spain's El Mundo. The CIA reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that drones could be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers aboard merchant vessels and launched from the sea against European targets. The report is drawing wide attention across European media and social networks, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in commercial shipping and Europe's preparedness for hybrid attacks.
- 21Vučić resigns as Serbia braces for dual elections▼Vučić resigns as Serbia prepares for both parliamentary and presidential elections
Aleksandar Vučić has resigned as Serbia prepares to hold both parliamentary and presidential elections. The move comes at a pivotal moment for the country's politics, with voters set to decide the composition of parliament and choose a head of state. The exact scope and circumstances of the resignation were not immediately detailed in the reports.
- 22IDF troops train in 'Little Gaza' for next Hamas war●EXCLUSIVE: We Go INSIDE 'Little Gaza' To See IDF Troops Prepare For The Next Hamas War | TBN Israel
TBN Israel reports an exclusive look inside an area known as 'Little Gaza', where Israeli Defense Forces troops are preparing for a possible next war with Hamas. The report shows soldiers training and the facilities used to simulate Gaza combat conditions, drawing large public attention amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas.
- 23Over 500 million children in crisis zones urgently need education▼From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education
Reports say more than 500 million children across conflict- and disaster-affected regions, including Gaza, Sudan and Nepal, are in desperate need of access to education. The figure highlights the scale of disrupted schooling in war zones and areas hit by instability or natural disasters, with aid organizations and media outlets drawing attention to a growing global education emergency affecting hundreds of millions of young people.
- 24Five arrested over suspected terror plot near US-used UK airbase▼5 arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack near UK airbase used by US forces
British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack near a UK airbase used by US forces. The arrests were announced by news outlets, though details about the suspects, the specific base, or the alleged plot have not been released. The story is drawing attention given the site's links to American military operations and ongoing security concerns in the UK.
- 25EU prepares accession roadmaps for Ukraine and three other candidates●EU prepares accession roadmaps for Ukraine and three other candidates — Politico Europe
The European Union is preparing accession roadmaps for Ukraine and three other candidate countries, according to Politico Europe. The plans would set out the steps each country must take to join the bloc, covering reforms, rule-of-law requirements and alignment with EU law. Enlargement has gained urgency since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the roadmaps signal Brussels is moving from promises toward concrete timetables, though actual membership will still require unanimous approval from all member states.
- 26Five men arrested near UK airbase over suspected attack plot▼5 men arrested near UK airbase for allegedly preparing terror attack
Five men have been arrested near a UK airbase on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, Fox News reports. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around military sites in Britain. Details about the men, the specific base, or the alleged target have not yet been disclosed, and it is not clear whether any wider network is being investigated.
- 27Philippine delegates walk out during Netanyahu's UN speech●The Philippines was among delegates who walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Thursday, September 24, 2026, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. Clips of the ses
Philippine delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Thursday, September 24, 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed. The Philippines was among several delegations that exited the session, joining a wider diplomatic protest during the address.
- 28Five men arrested near UK airbase over suspected terror plot▼5 men arrested near airbase in UK for allegedly preparing terror attack
British police have arrested five men near an airbase in the UK on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The arrests took place in the vicinity of the facility, though authorities have not released the men's identities or details of the alleged target. The investigation is ongoing, and the case has drawn attention given the military location involved.
- 29Police hunt gunmen after 27 killed in twin South Africa shootings●South African police said they were hunting down gunmen who killed 27 people in two separate shootings within hours of e
South African police are searching for gunmen responsible for two separate mass shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other. The near-simultaneous attacks have shocked the country and raised fresh concerns about gun violence, prompting an intensive manhunt and calls for urgent action against armed crime.
- 30Five men arrested over suspicious vans near RAF Fairford●UPDATE — Five men arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorism after three vans approached RAF Fairford Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts after three suspicious vans were reported approaching RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday, September 27. The Gloucestershire base is used by US forces, and the incident is drawing attention given heightened security concerns around military sites in the UK.
- 31Nepal flood exposes vulnerability of hydropower boom●Nepal's hydropower boom has been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the devastating fl
Nepal has promoted hydropower as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but an August flood exposed how vulnerable its dams and infrastructure are to extreme weather. Observers are questioning whether the country's rapid build-out of hydropower projects can withstand increasingly severe climate-driven disasters in the Himalayas.
- 32SpaceX Starship rocket readies for 14th test flight●SpaceX’s Starship rocket prepares for 14th test flight
SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for a 14th test flight, according to AP News. The reusable vehicle, central to Elon Musk's plans for missions to the Moon and Mars, continues its series of incremental flight tests. Each launch draws attention as the company works toward full reusability and upcoming NASA lunar missions.
- 33Deadly floods and landslides kill dozens in India and Nepal●#IGR: Heavy rain and storms on Sunday triggered deadly floods and landslides across India and Nepal. At least 56 people
Heavy rain and storms on Sunday triggered deadly floods and landslides across India and Nepal. At least 56 people have died in India, including 15 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, while Nepal has reported 14 deaths and 11 people missing. Authorities are working to reach affected areas as monsoon-season devastation continues across the region.
- 34UK police arrest five men near US air base▼UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
British police have arrested five men near an air base used by United States forces on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. The arrests were carried out by UK authorities, who have not publicly detailed the alleged plot or the identities of the suspects. The detention of the men close to a US-used facility has drawn attention given the base's American military connection, and questions remain about the intended target and any wider security implications.
- 35Five men arrested near UK air base used by US●5 men arrested near UK air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
British police have arrested five men near a UK air base that has been used by the United States in its military campaign against Iran, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. The arrests close to a strategically important installation have raised fresh concerns about security at UK sites linked to the conflict, though authorities have not yet detailed the suspected plot or the men's identities.
- 36Hepatitis A Outbreak From Frozen Clams Sickens 37 Across Four US States▼Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Clams: 37 Sick, 30 Hospitalized in Four States
A hepatitis A outbreak has been linked to frozen clams, with 37 people falling ill and 30 hospitalized across four states. Health officials are investigating the source as food safety lawyers and public health watchers track the case. The high hospitalization rate has drawn attention to hepatitis A risks in imported frozen shellfish.
- 37FDA ties Ecuadorian black clams to hepatitis A outbreak●FDA warns black clams from Ecuador tied to hepatitis A outbreak, 30 hospitalized
The FDA is warning consumers that black clams imported from Ecuador have been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak that has hospitalized 30 people in the United States. Health officials are urging anyone who may have eaten the shellfish to watch for symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue and abdominal pain, and the clams are being recalled as the investigation continues.
- 38Nepal floods raise fears of Himalayan glacier disaster●Nepal Floods Himalaya पर आने वाली आफत का एलान, Glacier पिघला तो कितनी तबाही होगी? | Sciencekaari
Flooding in Nepal is renewing warnings about the dangers of melting glaciers across the Himalayas. Commentators are asking what scale of destruction could follow if Himalayan glaciers continue to thaw, pointing to the region's vulnerability to glacial lake outburst floods and downstream damage to villages, infrastructure and hydropower. The floods have put climate risk in the Himalayas back at the centre of public discussion in India and Nepal.
- 39SpaceX targets September 28 for 14th Starship test flight●SpaceX is preparing for a potential 14th Starship test flight on Monday, September 28. Here’s what to know: • Launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:30 a.m. CST • Sonic Booms may be heard in Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Port Isabel
SpaceX is preparing a potential 14th test flight of its Starship rocket on Monday, September 28. The launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:30 a.m. CST. Residents of Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Port Isabel may hear sonic booms during the flight.
- 40US military weighs possible action around Cuba, report says▼US military weighs preparations for possible action around Cuba, says report
The US military is reportedly weighing preparations for possible action around Cuba, according to a report. Details on the nature, scale, or purpose of any potential operation have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether any plans have advanced beyond preliminary consideration. The news is drawing attention given the long, fraught history between Washington and Havana.