September 22nd, 2025

• U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a 'Free Fall' - The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.
• Australia, Canada, UK, Portugal recognize Palestinian state in effort to 'save two-state solution'
• Britain, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation
• Mapped: Which countries recognise Palestine as a state? Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine - as Britain, Australia and Canada take action
• UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal announce recognition of Palestinian state; PM: Won't happen - Netanyahu says Israel's response will come after his US trip, settlements will expand; Hostages Forum says countries turning 'blind eye' to terror group still holding 48 captives
• Palestine state will never exist, says son of Hamas founder - Mosab Hassan Yousef was once a Shin Bet spy embedded in the terror organisation his father founded
• Getting to Palestine through Oslo, Paris, London, Ottawa, and Canberra: France, the UK, Canada, and Australia will lead the pack of those who will make a mockery of international diplomacy, doing something sad and even illegal in recognizing the "State of Palestine."
• US calls recognition of Palestinian state by allies 'performative' - State Department spokesperson says Washington's focus 'remains on serious diplomacy'
• As Palestinian state recognitions begin, Macron says France will crack down on antisemitism - Jewish groups warn recognition of Palestinian state will hinder 'genuine peace'
• French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognition
• 71% of French, 87% of UK public against Palestinian state recognition without Hamas conditions - Many fear granting a Palestinian state without conditions would legitimize the terror group's actions
• Diaspora Jews warn extremists will be emboldened by recognition of Palestinian state
• Israel Says Palestinian State Recognition Undermines Peace
• Bennett denounces Palestinian state recognition: 'Palestine today means Paris tomorrow' - Former prime minister Naftali Bennett cautioned European nations that the recognition of a Palestinian state will only breed more terrorism across the globe
• Coalition figures push West Bank annexation as response to Palestinian state recognition
• Ben Gvir says he will propose 'immediate' West Bank annexation in response to Western recognition of Palestine
• Netanyahu: No Palestinian state west of Jordan, weighing annexation - In an interview with the Post, UN Ambassador Danny Danon said that it was "very sad to see serious leaders taking part in this circus."
• Saudi Arabia said to warn of serious repercussions if Israel chooses to annex West Bank
• Saudi Arabia said to warn Israel that West Bank annexation is red line, as Jerusalem weighs response to Palestine statehood tsunami
• French proposal envisions multinational Gaza force tasked with gradually disarming Hamas
• Egypt said assembling forces in Sinai over concerns Israel is seeking to uproot Gazans
• IDF: 550,000 out of one million civilians have fled Gaza City
• Hamas fires at UN workers, prevents opening of new humanitarian corridor to Gaza
• Brazil joins South Africa's genocide case at ICJ against Israel - The move is largely symbolic, signifying only that whatever construction emerges from the court's eventual judgment will be equally binding upon Brazil
• Hamas releases propaganda poster, says Gaza City operation endangers hostage lives - Terror group releases photo after Trump says more hostages may have died
• Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza
• Two rockets fired at Ashdod; IDF says 'many' Hamas fighters killed in Gaza City push
• Qatar demanding public apology from Israel for strike as condition to return to hostage mediation - Gulf state could accept apology for death of Qatari security officer, along with promise not to strike again
• Qatari opposition warns: Israeli strike in Doha shows 'support for terrorism endangers Qatar'
• German officials condemn store owner who declared Jews banned from entry to protest Israel - 'Rhetoric reminiscent of the Nazi hate speech against Jews'
• PM Netanyahu confirms 'progress' in security talks with Syria but says Israel won't give up buffer zones
• Mossad deployed over 100 foreign agents in Iran war, its largest ever mission - report
• Iranian FM Araghchi travels to New York, will meet EU officials as sanctions reimposition looms - Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is set to meet with E3 officials to discuss international sanctions on Tehran regarding its nuclear program
• Iranian president vows to resist international sanctions, Tehran claims successful test of 'most advanced missile yet'
• Cuba's Shadow Army in Ukraine: Havana's Silent Alliance with Moscow
• US Pauses Some Arms Sales to Europe, Citing Shortages
• Trump pushes Bondi to pursue cases against his foes as he ramps up retribution campaign
• Trump publicly pushes Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes
• Trouble Brewing? President Trump Calls Out Pam Bondi in Blistering Truth Social Post for Doing Nothing about Prosecuting Democrat Criminals and Getting Tricked by Democrats - "Jusice Must Be Served, Now!!!"
• PA Governor Shapiro Says Kamala Harris 'Is Going to Have to Answer' for Covering Up Joe Biden's Rapidly Declining Health
• Brazilians protest bill that could grant ex-President Bolsonaro amnesty - Protesters are angry over bills that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty after a coup attempt and give lawmakers immunity
• Poll shows 2 in 3 Britons fear safety with Keir Starmer's digital ID plan
• 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Sindirgi, Turkey
• 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits south of the Mariana Islands
• Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 23,000ft
• Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 22,000ft
• Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 17,000ft
• Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft
• Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft
• Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft
• Sheveluch volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 14,000ft
• Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 13,000ft
• Tornado damages or destroys 150 homes in Linares, Chile
• Wildfire Smoke Now Kills 41,000 Americans a Year
• Super Typhoon Ragasa moving toward Philippines, China and Vietnam
• Gabrielle strengthens into 2nd hurricane of 2025 Atlantic season, rapid intensification likely
• Skull and Other Human Remains Found Hidden in Luggage at Tampa Airport – Traveler Claims Items Were for Use in 'Rituals'
• Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study
• Tens of Thousands Worship Jesus Christ at Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service
• Charlie Kirk's belief in God and the way he 'defended faith' impacts scores of young people - Thousands pack Arizona stadium as faith leaders say they believe revival is in the works
• VP Vance: Charlie Kirk 'Changed the Course of American History'
• Charlie would tell me to 'put on the full armor of God and get back to work': JD Vance
• Trump honors Charlie Kirk's legacy and describes him as a 'martyr for American freedom'
• Trump lionizes Charlie Kirk, warns of dangers to America - "The gun was pointed at him, but the bullet was aimed at all of us," the president said
• Erika Kirk says she forgives Charlie's assassin in heart-wrenching memorial speech - "On the cross, our Savior said, Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do. That man, that young man, I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did and is what Charlie would do."
• Musk, Trump come together at Charlie Kirk memorial
• Rabbi honors Charlie Kirk's enduring legacy of defending Israel 'with clarity and courage' - Amid Sunday's memorial service, religious leader highlights Kirk's support for Jewish community
• Utah College to Keep The Flame of Charlie Kirk Alive with 'Comeback Tour'
• Bitter Dem Strategist David Axelrod Voices Liberal Fear of Christians Being "Galvanized" at Charlie Kirk's Memorial
• Ilhan Omar defends posting video that blamed Charlie Kirk for his own assassination - "I am not going to sit here, and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind, that should be in the dustbin of history."
• Ilhan Omar tangles with CNN host in fiery interview, rips 'hateful' Charlie Kirk - Omar shared a video that said 'Kirk was Dr. Frankenstein and his monster shot him through the neck'
• Elon Musk blasts Kamala Harris for hypocrisy on free speech amid Kimmel fallout, reposts her old Trump ban tweet - "Look let's be honest, @realDonaldTrump's Twitter account should be suspended," Harris previously posted
• Ruthless Podcast on Fox News on Free Speech - "It's Hard to Take a lot of Sympathy for the Jimmy Kimmels of the World When Now They Finally Have to live by the Rules They Wanted to Create"
• Kash Patel Confirms FBI Investigating 'All Theories' Surrounding Charlie Kirk's Assassination Including Accomplices, Discord Chats, Bullet Angle, Shot Location, Weapon Transport, and Potential 'Hand Signals'
• Trump 'border czar' Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents - Alleged handoff occurred before Trump won second presidency, after which administration killed federal corruption case
• Speedboat destroyed by U.S. Navy held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
• Estonia's opioid crisis is heading for Britain Nitazenes are far deadlier than fentanyl
• 5 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized amid Outbreak of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked to Beaches and Seafood
• Scientists focus on genetically engineering mice to cut Lyme disease transmission
• "We're Curing Cancer In Weeks": AI Creates Synthetic Proteins That Hunt Tumors While Traditional Methods Take Years
• China extends Covid whistleblower's prison sentence for 'provoking trouble'