FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 13 - Caught on Camera

Japan says it’s time for ‘taboo-free’ discussions about acquiring nuclear weapons

Defence minister says non-nuclear principles should be revisited given the current global security ‘crisis’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least four and hit Kyiv power supply

Ensuring energy supply is critical as the cold winter months approach. Russian strikes on the sector last year cut light and heating as temperatures plunged to as low as -20C.

Euronews · Sep 30

4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEA

India is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafarers are on board 12 commercial vessels, which include both Indian and foreign ships. The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with local stakeholders to ensure their safety and…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Mali army and Russian fighters accused of killing dozens of civilians

Mali’s armed forces and Russian Wagner Group personnel committed war crimes including killings and torture of civilians during joint operations between 2023 and 2025, Amnesty International has said in a new report documenting abuses across several regions of the country.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30

Iran mocks UN with ‘Dr Strange-Thakur’ meme over ‘inability’ to resolve global conflicts

Iran's embassy in India on Tuesday took a dig at the United Nations over its perceived failure to take decisive action in real-world conflicts, days after Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused the global body of showing “indifference” to alleged violations of the UN Charter by the US and Israel.

The Times of India · Sep 30

Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution

Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published Wednesday. Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progress in reducing…

France 24 · Sep 30

80 years, no woman at the top: UN chief race tests its gender-equality promise

Calls for a female UN leader are growing as the agency faces ongoing gender equality challenges. Experts indicate it may take 171 years to achieve true gender parity globally. Several nations expressed the need for women to hold leadership roles during recent discussions. Notably, women currently represent only 22% of…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

US Supreme Court lets Trump administration resume third-country deportations

The US Supreme Court has permitted the deportation of migrants to third countries without the chance to present their concerns. This decision supports the Trump administration's immigration policies aimed at rapid expulsions. Many deported migrants have faced severe risks, including potential persecution and violence in these third countries. Legal challenges…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

After a decade, the UN’s Antonio Guterres is stepping down. His legacy will be mixed, at best

In his farewell address to the United Nations General Assembly last week, António Guterres reminisced about his time as secretary general.

The Conversation · Sep 30

US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West Bank

Nine American citizens have been killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in occupied West Bank since 2022

The Guardian - US · Sep 30