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Friday, September 25, 2026

Pak PM Sharif raises Kashmir issue at UNGA, credits Trump for 'timely intervention' in 2025 conflict with India

United Nations, Sep 25 (PTI): Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday used the UN General Assembly podium to credit US President Donald Trump for his "timely intervention" in the 2025 conflict with India, as he again raked up the Kashmir issue in his address at the world organisation. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had killed 26 civilians. US President Trump has repeatedly claimed, as recently as in his address to the UN General Assembly this week, that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention. Sharif thanked Trump for his "resolute and visionary leadership”, saying that the American leader’s "timely intervention” saved hundreds of millions of lives in South Asia. In his about 23-minute address, Sharif also raised the issue of Kashmir, saying that to ensure South Asia never reaches that precipice of the conflict of 2025 again, a just and fair solution to the Kashmir issue is required. India has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s assertions on Kashmir made at the UNGA forum as well as on other UN platforms, saying that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. As is done every year, India will field one of its youngest diplomats serving in its Permanent Mission to the UN to exercise its Right of Reply and respond to the Pakistani leader’s UNGA address. In his speech, Sharif also spoke about the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which India has said will be held in abeyance until Pakistan, a global epicentre of terror, credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border and all other forms of terrorism. India decided to put the IWT in abeyance as part of a series of punitive diplomatic and economic measures unveiled soon after the Pahalgam terror attack. In his address, Sharif also touted Pakistan’s efforts to broker peace between the US and Iran in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “Pakistan chose to act swiftly through concerted efforts. Pakistan successfully brought Washington and Tehran under one roof in Islamabad. From the Islamabad talks to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, many historic steps were taken to bring an end to this serious conflict,” he said. Sharif repeatedly thanked Pakistan Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir in his address, crediting his "relentless efforts” to help create “space for diplomacy under exceptionally difficult and challenging circumstances.” PTI YAS GRS GRSGRS(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Trump Hails ‘Very Productive’ Talks With Xi Jinping, Says ‘Tremendous Things’ Ahead

US President Donald Trump has described his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “very productive” during the Chinese leader’s state visit to Washington, DC, this week. “Tremendous things will be happening,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social account on Friday, without providing further details. <iframe class="truthsocial-embed" style="max-width: 100%; border: 0;" src="https://ift.tt/fbYSRKv" width="600" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <script src="https://ift.tt/htcCTfv" async="async"></script> <h2>Trump Highlights AI Cooperation</h2> Trump said the meeting, Xi’s first visit to the US in more than a decade, was productive for both countries, highlighting discussions around artificial intelligence (AI). Xi, Trump said, appeared to favour referring to AI as “SUPER INTELLIGENCE”, a term the US president has embraced in recent remarks. “He seemed to like calling the poorly and inaccurately named Artificial Intelligence to a far more accurate and important name, SUPER INTELLIGENCE. That would be ‘SUPER!’ Everyone last night agreed, also,” Trump wrote. Trump had told the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week that the US would refer to artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” in all government documents. <h2>US-China AI Talks To Continue</h2> US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Al Jazeera on Friday that establishing communication channels on AI remains one of the key challenges for Washington and Beijing. Greer said there is currently no dedicated AI department in most governments, raising questions over whom countries should contact when issues arise. He compared the need for communication channels to the “red zone” between the Kremlin and the White House during the Cold War. According to Greer, another meeting between US and Chinese representatives on AI is planned within the next month. <h2>Advanced AI Chips Not Part Of Talks</h2> Greer separately told US media that the latest talks did not cover the potential sale of a small quantity of high-quality US-made chips requiring export licences. “These are the crown jewels of American technology,” Greer said, adding that such technology is central to maintaining the US lead in the race for superintelligence and was not part of the negotiations. <h2>Trump Hosts Xi At State Dinner</h2> Trump hosted Xi at a lavish state dinner on Thursday attended by several high-profile guests, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Musk was seated at the main table alongside the two presidents. Despite their strategic rivalry over AI, Trump and Xi have resisted calls from parts of the US technology sector to slow the development of the technology amid concerns over controlling its rapid advancement. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a-SzDAXh5lg?si=WhR8_csGe846VVgV" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2>Xi Visits US National Archives</h2> On Friday, Trump accompanied Xi to the US National Archives as the Chinese president’s three-day visit neared its conclusion. Xi was expected to tour the institution, which houses key US founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The two leaders have sought to project cooperation between the world’s two largest economies. However, the visit did not result in major breakthroughs on issues including trade or AI safety.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

WATCH: Mass Walkout At UNGA As Netanyahu Begins Address; Israeli PM Hits Back At 'Moral Cowards'

Several delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall on Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address at the 81st UNGA, prompting him to hit out at those who left the chamber. Reacting to the walkout, Netanyahu took a swipe at those who exited, calling them “moral cowards” and asking if anyone else wanted to leave before he began his speech. “Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who haven’t yet left this hall, please do so now. Thank you very much,” he said. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | New York | Delegates from various countries leave the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins his speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, "Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards… <a href="https://t.co/CBbFqwpEOe">pic.twitter.com/CBbFqwpEOe</a> — ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://ift.tt/ks70DfP 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://ift.tt/DbAHVfd" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> <h3>Netanyahu Speaks On Anti-Semitism</h3> Netanyahu then focused on what he described as growing anti-Semitism and called on Jews around the world to remain confident in the face of threats. He urged Jewish communities to stand up against intimidation and called on others who support what he described as truth and justice to join Israel in confronting those he accused of threatening their shared civilisation. “The anti-Semites of the world want to terrify our people. I have news for them: the days when Jews were defenseless victims, marched to the slaughter, those days are over. Today, we have a state. Today, we have an army. Today, we have a people ready and willing to defend ourselves,” Netanyahu said. “Today I have one message for Jews around the world: raise your head high, be proud, be confident, don't be intimidated. Stand up. Everyone else who wants to defend truth and justice, join us in standing up to the barbarians who threaten our common civilization,” he added. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india/sonam-wangchuk-ladakh-violence-fears-encounter-demands-amit-shah-resignation-1868177">Sonam Wangchuk Fears ‘Encounter’ After Ladakh Violence Anniversary, Demands Shah’s Resignation</a> <h3>Netanyahu Targets NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani</h3> During his address, Netanyahu also criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alleging that Jewish residents had become increasingly concerned about their safety since his election. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting people and positions he described as hostile towards Israel and Jewish communities. He also rejected allegations of genocide against Israel. “Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many Jews no longer feel safe in New York. They talk to me. They tell me, ‘This isn't the city we remember. It changed so quickly,’” Netanyahu said. He accused the mayor of praising people convicted of supporting Hamas and referred to Hasan Piker, alleging that he had said the US deserved the September 11 attacks. Netanyahu also criticised Mamdani over his alleged association with a Palestinian journalist, claiming the journalist had filmed Hamas terrorists beating and torturing Israeli hostages but later refused to publish the footage. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/ms-now-cnn-reporters-back-in-white-house-after-judge-s-order-uncertainty-over-politico-1868158">MS NOW, CNN Reporters Back In White House After Judge’s Order; Uncertainty Over Politico</a> <h3>‘You Can’t Silence Me’: Netanyahu</h3> Netanyahu further alleged that Mamdani had associated with people who supported Hamas and had attempted to prevent him from addressing the UN General Assembly. “Your wife liked a post praising the October 7 massacre. She liked another post saying Tel Aviv shouldn't exist. You refuse to condemn any of that,” he said. Netanyahu also accused Mamdani of repeatedly and falsely accusing Israel of genocide. “Mr. Mamdani, you try to stop me from coming here. You tried to silence me. Well, you can't silence me. You can't silence the truth. And here's the simple truth. Here's a simple truth: Israel didn't commit genocide; Israel prevented genocide,” he said. Mamdani had earlier referred to Netanyahu as a “genocide architect”. The New York mayor has also repeatedly opposed Netanyahu's presence at the UN General Assembly and had previously said the Israeli prime minister should be arrested, a remark he later walked back. 

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Xi invites 1,00,000 young Americans for exchanges, study in China

Washington, Sep 24 (PTI): China’s President Xi Jinping on Thursday said one lakh young Americans will be invited to visit China for exchanges and study over the next five years.The announcement by Xi at the White House here came against the backdrop of a similar announcement made in 2023, under which 50,000 young Americans were invited for exchanges and study over a five-year period. The target was achieved this year ahead of schedule.“The hope of China-US relationship lies in our people, and its future lies with the young. I am glad to announce an invitation for 100,000 young Americans to visit China for exchanges and study in the coming five years,” Xi said.The Chinese leader made a reference to the Second World War when Chinese and Americans fought “shoulder-to-shoulder” against the “fascist” aggression.“Chinese people have never forgotten that part of history, nor have the American people,” Xi said.“Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, achieving the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation and making America great again can go hand in hand. Let us meet the people's expectations and show our historical initiative. Let us keep advancing the cause of friendship between our two peoples, and work together to build a better world,” Xi said.Earlier, US President Donald Trump had referred to the US role in helping China in the Second World War against Japanese aggression.Trump listed issues concerning security, technology, and superintelligence and said the decisions he and Xi make in these areas can promote peace and prosperity for decades to come.“We focus on our common interests, and I'm confident there is much we can achieve throughout history,” he said. “Pursuit of those common interests has connected our people across the vast oceans of big, tremendous distances and many differences, and even made us allies in World War II," Trump said."Look at the greatness that we had together fighting in World War II. Brave American pilots volunteered to come to China and fight for the very survival of the legendary country, that legendary Flying Tigers group. They were just unbelievable," Trump said."And it was the United States Marines' encounter with Chinese people that inspired the Marines to adopt a Chinese phrase they still use today, 'Gung Ho.' The Marines use it as an expression of great enthusiasm, but in Chinese it literally means working together," Trump said. PTI SKU RDRD(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Extremist Parties Are Rising — And People Are Growing Concerned

On September 6, Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt held elections for its state parliament. The big winner: The right-wing AfD (Alternative for Germany) party, which garnered 43.8% of the votes; more than ever before. It's still unclear who will govern the state because the AfD does not have an absolute majority. But it was a landslide win for the AfD, whose Saxony-Anhalt branch is classified as right-wing extremist by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, and that worries many Germans. The day after the election, Chancellor Friedrich Merz from the conservative CDU said he was "deeply shocked" by the election results. "Not only did something change in Saxony-Anhalt yesterday but throughout all of Germany." Merz's CDU lost more than half its share of the ballot compared to the last state election in Saxony-Anhalt. The CDU dropped from 37.1% in 2021 to 17.2% in 2026. Two weeks later, at state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, the CDU didn't even make the 5% threshold to enter parliament. It was the first time ever for the CDU; they got only 4.9% of the vote in the northeastern state. The strongest party was once again the AfD with 38.2%. That same day, in the city state of Berlin, the socialist Left Party won the election and will likely govern Germany's capital. In Berlin, the CDU was the second-strongest party and the AfD came in third. <h2>Germans worried about rise of far-right, far-left parties</h2> These state elections show that parties on the extreme ends of the political spectrum are growing stronger in Germany. The country has experience with both extreme right- and left-wing governments: the Nazis that led Germany into World War II and the Socialist Unity Party (SED) that ruled then-East Germany from 1949 until 1989. A return to extreme politics is a scary proposition for some people. In a representative monthly survey called "What worries the world?", the polling institute Ipsos found that almost one-fifth of Germans (18%) said they were worried by growing extremism in the country when they asked about 1,000 people between the ages of 16 and 74 years in March and April 2026. Generally, people in Germany are concerned about where their country is going. In the Ipsos survey, 82% said they saw Germany as moving in the wrong direction. <h2>How to measure a country's mood</h2> Asking people about their fears or worries is just one way to take the nation's temperature. But there are many ways to measure politically relevant emotions in the population. Kerstin Pahl, a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, told DW that possibilities include quantitative and qualitative surveys, as well as analyzing online discourse and the content people share on social media. It's also possible to read a nation's sentiment by observing real-life displays of emotions, like public protests and demonstrations. For researchers like Pahl, it's also interesting to see how political issues can come to symbolize much more than their material or factual meaning. "People may see their region's ailing infrastructure not just as proof of a lack of investment, but also as a sign that they have been forgotten [by their leaders]," said Pahl. <h2>Affective polarization: Political opponents become the enemy</h2> Extremist parties winning a higher percentage of the votes is what we see on the surface. Below that lie two kinds of societal polarization: Affective and ideological polarization. "Affective polarization is a growing hatred for the political opponent. Most studies investigated this in the context of the US between supporters of the Democrat and the Republican Party," Eva Walther, head of the social psychology department at the University of Trier in western Germany, told DW. "When this happens on the party level, it's a problem." Politicians of different parties often have to work together and reach compromises. They don't need to like each other, but they should treat each other with respect, Walther said. "When this respectful attitude starts crumbling, it's a problem for democracy," she added. <h2>Ideological polarization: Which problem is the most pressing?</h2> The other phenomenon, ideological polarization, is when society is split into distinct groups based on what issues people view as the most pressing problem for them. For example, many people to the right of the political center in Germany see migration as the biggest problem, while many people to the left of the political center say it's the climate crisis. When different crisis situations occur at the same time, such as migration and climate change, researchers refer to a "polycrisis." Polycrises intensify ideological polarization, making it even harder for societies to find a common way forward. "At the moment, we have the climate crisis overlapping with an affordable energy crisis, more of an economic problem," Walther said. In the eyes of those for whom the climate crisis is the most urgent issue, fossil fuels should be abandoned as soon as possible. But for those most concerned with affordable energy, relying only on renewable energy sources would needlessly raise prices. <h2>People want politicians to take their problems seriously</h2> The belief that a politician is competent and willing to tackle major challenges, to act, is a big factor in how much people trust democracy. But that's also what makes overlapping crises so hard to manage: No matter which problems politicians attempt to solve first, one part of the population will be disappointed. "Polycrises make it difficult for politicians to act, which means that people have less trust that politicians can solve the problems important to them," Walther said. Right-wing extremist parties, however, aim to "satisfy people by giving them simplified answers to complex problems," added Walther. This leads people to believe that extremist politicians can solve their problems ― which in turn leads to growing polarization. But politicians from democratic parties can learn from clinical research to tackle this dilemma, according to Walther. "When a person is in pain and goes to see a doctor, it's important that the doctor recognizes the patient's pain," she said. Even if the doctor can't instantly solve the issue and make the pain go away, showing that they take the issue and the patient seriously is crucial. And the same goes for politicians. "They need to make people's needs the first priority in their daily work," Walther said. "People want to be seen, so it's important for politicians to make it clear that they see and understand their problems." Whether it's a doctor failing a patient or politicians failing the electorate, patient and electorate are likely to scream — and that's a signal we can all read. <div id="article-hstick-inner" class="abp-story-detail "> Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live. </div>

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Lahore HC Refuses Immediate Relief To Imran Khan’s Sisters Over Detention Orders

The Lahore High Court on Thursday declined to immediately suspend the detention orders against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, and sought a report from the authorities before deciding on their plea, according to Pakistan’s Dawn. <h2>Court Seeks Authorities’ Report</h2> During the hearing, lawyers representing Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi argued that both women were non-political and had been detained without sufficient legal justification. The lawyers also pointed out that Uzma Khan had already been acquitted in a previous case and urged the court to suspend the detention orders, asper ANI news agency. The judge said the court would await an official report from the concerned authorities before deciding on the suspension plea. Notices were also issued to the respondents, seeking their replies. The petition names the Lahore Deputy Commissioner, Capital City Police Officer, Home Department secretary and superintendent of Kot Lakhpat jail as respondents, Dawn reported. <h2>Imran Khan’s Sisters Detained Ahead Of PTI Protest</h2> The legal proceedings followed the detention of Imran Khan’s three sisters — Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan — under a 30-day detention order issued by the Lahore deputy commissioner under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. The detentions came ahead of a September 27 demonstration planned by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters seeking the release of Imran Khan, who has been in jail since August 2023 following convictions in multiple cases. The PTI has maintained that the legal proceedings against its founder are politically motivated. <h2>Punjab Imposes 13-Day Ban On Public Gatherings</h2> Ahead of the planned demonstrations, the Punjab government imposed a 13-day ban on public gatherings across the province, according to The Express Tribune. The restrictions prohibit public gatherings, processions and assemblies involving five or more people in public places, roads and open spaces. Authorities also ordered restrictions around Attock and Rawalpindi and deployed paramilitary Rangers in four districts. The notification also prohibits carrying or displaying weapons and activities aimed at provoking or encouraging people to join unauthorised gatherings. Wedding ceremonies, funeral prayers, burials and congregations inside mosques and designated places of worship have been exempted from the restrictions. According to the notification cited by The Express Tribune, law enforcement and intelligence agencies had received information about a serious security threat, including alleged plans by militant groups to target public gatherings. <h2>Imran Khan’s Son Condemns Detentions</h2> Earlier this week, Kasim Khan, <a title="Imran Khan" href="https://ift.tt/VvJKocb" data-type="interlinkingkeywords">Imran Khan</a>’s son, condemned the detention of his aunts Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi and called for international intervention. In a statement on X, Kasim alleged that his aunts and cousins had been taken away from their homes without explanation. "This is a disgrace. Now my Aunts Dr. Uzma and Noreen, along with my cousins Shershah and Shahrez, have now been abducted as well," he said. He further alleged that no reasons had been given for their arrests or information provided about their whereabouts, describing the action as "criminal behaviour" and calling for international intervention.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reform

United Nations, Sep 23 (PTI): The G4 nations of Brazil, Germany, India and Japan have expressed strong concern over the lack of progress on UN Security Council reform during the previous Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) session. Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann David Wadephul, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Motegi Toshimitsu met Tuesday on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.The G4 Joint Ministerial Statement on the Reform of the UN Security Council, issued after the meeting, noted that the Security Council is currently unable to effectively discharge its core responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. “The representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and efficacy of the UNSC are in question, the G4 statement said.They assessed that one of the key underlying reasons was the eight-decade-old architecture, which did not reflect contemporary geopolitical realities and hindered efforts to effectively address present and future challenges to peace and security.The G4 Ministers noted that the IGN framework has been largely “ineffective” in forging any concrete outcomes towards real UNSC reform despite 18 years of activities.They “expressed strong concern at the lack of progress during the previous IGN session as well. Specifically, they conveyed their serious reservations against the presentation of a so-called bridging proposal even prior to commencement of text-based negotiations.”The G4 nations regretted that the proposal does not take into account the views of a clear majority of Member States in favour of expansion in both categories of membership.They also recalled that, in accordance with the UN Charter and as reflected in the IGN mandate, consensus is not the benchmark for decision-making on Security Council reform.“Moving forward, the G4 will further collaborate and identify synergies with other reform-oriented groups with a view to developing a consolidated model that properly reflects the voice of a majority of Member States and commencing text-based negotiations as a high priority, which is the key to realising the vision of real and impactful UNSC reform,” it said.The group said that this is essential to restoring the representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and efficacy of a principal organ of the UN and to strengthening the multilateral system, with the UN at its heart, as a whole. The G4 Ministers reiterated that "discussions on reform need not be confined to the IGN and expressed their willingness to engage with the wider UN membership on this issue in other forums, including the UN General Assembly.”Reviewing the discussions in the Inter-Governmental Negotiations framework with regard to reform of the UN Security Council during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the Ministers underlined that, given the increasingly challenging geopolitical environment, UNSC reform is more necessary than ever before.The G4 Ministers emphasised that it is crucial to implement UNSC reform at the earliest so that the Council is fit-for-purpose, truly reflecting contemporary geopolitical realities.They underscored that expansion of the UNSC in both the permanent and non-permanent categories of membership is central to such reform and that this position is supported by a majority of Member States. In this context, they reiterated the importance of improving the representation of the underrepresented and unrepresented regions and groups, such as Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean, in both these categories.They further underlined the importance of increasing participation of under-represented and unrepresented groups and regions, such as Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean.They recognised historical injustices with regard to representation in the Security Council, as well as of enhancing participation of Member States that are contributing significantly to maintaining international peace and security and to the other purposes of the United Nations.The G4 Ministers underscored their continuing support for Africa’s compelling case for enhanced representation in the UNSC, including in the permanent category of membership. PTI YAS RD RDRDRDRD(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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