Netanyahu meets with Serbian President Vucic in New York.

BREAKING: Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice.

Source: ABC News

A Spanish warship has left port to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla on its journey to Gaza.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi:

No one is above the law.

FBI Director Kash Patel:

For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust.

Everyone, especially those in positions of power, will be held to account - no matter their perch.

No one is above the law.

Trump:

In order to protect our Great Heavy Truck Manufacturers from unfair outside competition, I will be imposing, as of October 1st, 2025, a 25% Tariff on all “Heavy (Big!) Trucks” made in other parts of the World.

Netanyahu meets with Argentina's Milei in New York.

Pro-Israel figures take over TikTok in the U.S.

TikTok’s U.S. operations will be taken over by Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Dell CEO Michael Dell, and News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch.

The platform’s algorithm will come under U.S. control, with Ellison, a staunch supporter of Israel, playing a key role.

Ellison, a close ally of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, has donated tens of millions to the Israeli military and once said:

“We will do everything to protect Israel and its people.”

He is described as an avowed Zionist.

NEW: Eurovision members will vote on whether to ban Israel from the contest due to the Gaza war.

Majority needed: 35 of 68 votes (50%+), not the 75% Israel expected.

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Netherlands, and Iceland say they’ll quit if Israel competes.

Support for Israel: France, Germany, Austria, Australia, and Greece back participation.

Source: NYT

Russia bans fuel exports until year-end as Ukrainian drone strikes hit refineries and pumping stations, causing severe gasoline and diesel shortages across Russia and occupied areas.

Germany has effectively frozen all new arms export approvals for Israel since August 8, after Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a partial halt on weapons “clearly usable in Gaza.”

Germany previously approved €251 million in arms sales to Israel.

Source: Politico

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez on the Global Sumud Flotilla:

We send our ships to protect them and… to rescue them, just in case the Israeli forces attack the flotilla… Let’s hope that doesn’t happen to these people.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

Recognition of Palestine is not a reward for Hamas at all. We are strengthening the moderates within Palestinian society.

NATO's Rutte:

Our fighter jet pilots… can do what is necessary to keep our people safe.

If there is a direct threat they might… do the ultimate thing.

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy:

What is happening in Gaza is indefensible. It is inhumane. It is utterly unjustifiable. And it must end now.

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy:

Our message to Ukraine is clear. We will stand with you today, tomorrow, and 100 years from now.

Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris:

The people of Sudan have been forced out of their homes to flee systematic killing, torture, looting, and rape… deliberate actions as part of an integrated project to control Sudan, plunder its wealth, and change its demographics.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof:

Every day we see more heartbreaking images emerging from Gaza, images that defy our understanding and even our faith in humanity. This war, this suffering must end now.

Starbucks will close 180+ stores in the U.S. and Canada and lay off 900 corporate employees.

Reason: 6 straight quarters of declining sales.

Madagascar: A curfew was imposed after violent protests over water and electricity cuts.

France's Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier says Taiwan wants Rafale jets to replace its Mirage 2000 jets.