Sep 30, 2026 · 6 min listen · Last updated September 30, 2026
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US Supreme Court lifts limits on third-country deportations
Washington (AFP) – The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the deportations of immigrants to countries that are not their own, while agreeing to hear the issue on its merits in December. The conservative-dominated high court granted an emergency request by the Trump administration to suspend a lower court ruling that restricted, but did not outright ban, so-called "third-country removals".
Sohrabuddin Shaikh’s encounter case: On Supreme Court’s call to examine the acquittals
The Supreme Court has decided to hear an appeal challenging the acquittal of 22 individuals, 21 of whom are police officials from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and undivided Andhra Pradesh, and one is a civilian. They are accused in the 2005 alleged fake-encounter deaths of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and associate Tulsiram Prajapati. A three-judge Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V.
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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.
Trump looms large over Brazil's presidential election
U.S. President Donald Trump's sometimes bombastic stance towards Brazil has placed him at the center of debate ahead of the country's tightly fought presidential elections in October. Also read | Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices Given Mr. Trump's track record of throwing his weight behind his Latin American allies — like Argentine leader Javier Milei, Colombia's presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella, and Nasry Asfura in Honduras, to name but a few — a similar intervention in Brazil appears likely.
South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans, lawmaker says
SEOUL: South Korea made no promise to provide military support for Ukraine's fight against Russia in the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday (Sep 30), citing the country's intelligence agency. Ukraine imposed no preconditions on the transfer of the pair captured during fighting in Russia's Kursk region, Yoo Yeong-ha, a lawmaker from the opposition People Power Party, told reporters after a briefing by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS).
Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Six-year-old Raseel al-Balawi in Gaza has had more than 20 surgeries since an Israeli air strike injured her in late July. Witnesses say her tent in al-Mawasi camp was hit by a strike from an Israeli helicopter, and she now has to have frequent surgeries to try and control infections in her wounds. Israel's military says it has no record of the attack and that it "regrets any harm to civilians". BBC Eye Investigations has spent time with Raseel across the summer, as the ceasefire falters and bombardment continues, to see the challenges doctors are facing in Gaza.
The Most Embarrassing Moment in a Congressional Hearing. Ever.
Political fortunes can change rapidly, sometimes in mere hours. An all-time great self-immolation was on full display today in our Nation’s Capital, and it will be discussed for many years to come. Early this morning, GOP Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri landed an Axios news mention that he’s “seen as a top prospect to become a potential 2028 running mate” for J.D. Vance. It was a great little news clip for the Senator and his team, who were definitely hoping to capitalize on it during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith.
Tomorrow! Substack Live with Senator Duckworth and Jessica Killin
With the midterms just weeks away, I’m looking forward to having a discussion with these two veterans on the issues their constituents care about and the national security challenges facing the United States. Tune in to Substack Live via the Substack App and donate to Jessica Killin’s campaign via ActBlue here:
Congress workers booked for attempt to murder over ‘defacement’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Agra house
A case of attempt to murder and causing grievous hurt and rioting has been registered against around 20 Congress workers, including six of them who have been arrested, for the alleged defacement of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence here during a party protest, sources on Wednesday (September 30, 2026). The action followed Monday's (September 28) protest outside Kumar's residence in the Vijay Nagar area, where Congress workers allegedly wrote slogans with black paint on the gate and wall of the house before leaving the spot.