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Morning Briefing: Sept. 20, 2025

South Korea's special counsel summons former president to appear for questioning about martial law decree

'Follow rules, or go home': Pentagon tightens media access

Trump launches ‘Gold Card’ visa program for wealthy foreign donors

Russia denies MiG-31 jets violated Estonian airspace

Trump confirms US strike on third narcotics vessel in international waters

Venezuela urges UN investigation of US for ‘crimes against humanity’

Portugal to recognize Palestinian ahead of UN General Assembly

UN chief urges renewed global unity on body’s 80th anniversary

8 killed in fighting between Wazalendo factions in eastern Dem. Rep. of Congo

Foreign minister raises Syrian flag above Embassy in Washington for first time in over decade

​​​​​​​ Turkish Airlines says Boeing jet purchase talks ongoing, no deal yet

Turkish president to discuss trade, defense ties with Trump at White House next week

Civilians made up roughly 15 of every 16 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since March

Syrian authorities recover 75 bodies from mass grave near Damascus

Venezuela says US naval presence is 'undeclared war'

UPDATE - EU, NATO denounce alleged Russian violation of Estonian airspace

2-state solution only viable option for Middle East's future, says ex-Israeli presidential official

Top Pakistani diplomat indicates other nations want to sign defense pact

Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli soldier accused of war crimes in Greece

Trump administration in talks with Afghan Taliban on possible US return to Bagram air base: Report

Türkiye’s foreign minister meets Serbia’s minister in Ankara

Turkish first lady signs declaration to protect children’s education in Gaza, conflict zones

UPDATE 3 - Israel kills 40 more Palestinians, blows up residential buildings in Gaza City

Ukrainian president welcomes EU’s 19th sanctions package plan against Russia

Syrian foreign minister, US deputy secretary of state discuss bilateral ties in Washington meeting

Kremlin says Trump’s emotions on Ukraine crisis ‘understandable’

UPDATE – Over 75 killed in Rapid Support Forces strike on mosque in Sudan’s El-Fashir

Estonia to request NATO Article 4 consultations after Russian jets violate airspace

UN nuclear watchdog adopts resolution calling for nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East

Brazil files intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

2 paramilitary troops killed, 4 injured as gunmen ambush their vehicle in northeastern India

UPDATE - UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution blocking Iran sanctions 'snapback'

Hezbollah calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘open a new chapter’ with party

EU leaders to address 'collective response' to Russian violations of airspace at meeting on Oct. 1

UPDATE - Israeli airstrikes kills 2, injures 3 in southern Lebanon

UPDATE 2 - Israel kills 34 more Palestinians, blows up residential buildings in Gaza City

France’s Interior Ministry urges prefects to block Palestinian flag displays on town halls on Sept. 22

UN Security Council fails to adopt draft resolution blocking Iran sanctions 'snapback'

UN warns of ‘terrifying’ displacement scale as Israeli ground assault expands in Gaza City

Türkiye not give even single pebble belonging to Jerusalem to Israel, President Erdogan says

UN General Assembly adopts resolution allowing Palestinian president to deliver speech via video

6,000 evacuated after World War II bomb found in Hong Kong

UPDATE 3 - Afghan interim administration releases British couple after Qatari mediation

Israel’s finance minister vows to ‘strangulate’ Palestinian Authority economically to block statehood

Türkiye, Egypt to hold joint naval drill in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkish defense firm Aselsan to make historical defense industry investment in Ankara

China, Malaysia voice concern after US veto on UN Gaza ceasefire bid