Top 25 Breaking News from Around the World – September 15, 2025
1. Trump Criticizes Europe Over Russian Oil Purchases, Demands Tougher Sanctions
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized European nations for continuing to purchase Russian oil, calling their sanctions “not tough enough” compared to American measures
Trump stated he is willing to impose additional sanctions on Russia but only if EU nations match US pressure and cease oil imports from Moscow
He proposed 50-100% tariffs on China to weaken its economic support for Russia, arguing this would help end the Ukraine conflict
2. Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery in Escalating Energy War
Ukrainian forces successfully attacked the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, one of the country’s largest processing facilities
The attack targeted a refinery with processing capacity of over 17 million tons of oil annually, causing explosions and fires
Russia’s air defense intercepted three drones but wreckage ignited fires at the facility, which have since been extinguished
3. King Charles III Hosts Trump for Historic Second UK State Visit
President Trump is receiving unprecedented royal treatment during his second state visit to the UK, the first US president to receive such honor
The visit features elaborate ceremonies including carriage processions, military displays, and a state banquet at Windsor Castle
Britain is deploying “tiara diplomacy” to leverage Trump’s fascination with the monarchy to advance UK interests on trade and Ukraine
4. Israeli Military Intensifies Gaza City Operations as US Secretary Visits
Israeli forces have demolished multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City while forcing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to evacuate
At least 30 residential buildings have been destroyed, with Israel estimating 300,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza City in recent days
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel for discussions on the conflict and hostage negotiations
5. Romania and Poland Report Russian Drone Violations of NATO Airspace
NATO members Romania and Poland have reported Russian drone incursions into their airspace, prompting military responses
Romania scrambled fighter jets and summoned Russia’s envoy over what it called “unacceptable and irresponsible” sovereignty violations
NATO has increased security measures in response to the repeated airspace breaches
6. US, South Korea, Japan Launch Joint Military Exercises Amid North Korean Threats
The three allied nations initiated their most advanced trilateral defense exercise “Freedom Edge” in international waters off South Korea’s Jeju Island
The five-day exercise focuses on maritime, air, and cyber domain cooperation to counter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats
North Korea condemned the drills as a “reckless show of strength,” with Kim Jong Un’s sister warning of “bad results” for the allies
7. China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Russian Oil Purchases
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi responded to Trump’s proposed 50-100% tariffs on China, emphasizing peaceful resolution of conflicts
Wang Yi stated that “wars cannot solve problems and sanctions would only complicate them”
China maintains it does not participate in or plan wars and emphasizes dialogue over confrontation
8. Nepal Appoints New Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis
Nepal has appointed Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister following violent protests that have claimed 61 lives
The appointment comes as the country faces ongoing political instability and demands for anti-corruption measures
The India-Nepal border has reopened after being closed for four days due to the unrest
9. Venezuela Condemns US Military Action Against Fishing Vessel
Venezuela accused the US of unlawfully boarding and occupying a Venezuelan fishing boat for eight hours in its special economic zone
The incident involved 18 armed US personnel boarding a boat carrying nine fishermen, escalating US-Venezuela tensions
This follows a US military strike that killed 11 Venezuelans on September 2, which Washington claimed were drug traffickers
10. Latin American Nations Express Concern Over US-Venezuela Tensions
Latin American countries are preparing a joint declaration expressing worry over rising tensions between the US and Venezuela
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held emergency meetings to coordinate regional response
The statement reflects broader Latin American concerns about US military involvement in the region
11. Canadian PM Carney Plans Mexico Visit for Trade Discussions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Mexico on September 18 to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum amid US tariff pressures
The talks aim to strengthen bilateral relations as both countries face Trump’s trade policies
Discussions will cover mining, gas, and rail investments, with Canada having $11.3 billion in mining assets in Mexico
12. Algeria Appoints New Prime Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed Sifi Ghrieb as the new prime minister in a major cabinet reorganization
Mourad Adjal was simultaneously appointed as minister of energy and renewable energy
The reshuffle signals potential policy shifts in Algeria’s governance and energy sector
13. Ebola Vaccination Campaign Begins in Democratic Republic of Congo
The World Health Organization has initiated vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of Ebola patients in Congo’s Kasai Province
The campaign responds to a declared outbreak in the region, with WHO emphasizing early intervention
Vaccination efforts target high-risk populations to contain the spread of the deadly virus
14. Tanzania’s Marathon Runner Wins Historic Gold in Photo Finish
Alphonce Felix Simbu secured Tanzania’s first-ever world marathon championship title in a dramatic photo finish
Simbu edged out German runner Amanal Petros in what officials described as the first photo finish at a major championship marathon
The victory represents a historic achievement for Tanzanian athletics on the world stage
15. Australia’s ANZ Bank Faces Record $160 Million Penalty – Breaking News
Australia’s fourth-largest bank agreed to pay A$240 million in penalties for widespread misconduct affecting nearly 65,000 customers
The penalty represents the largest ever imposed by Australian corporate regulator ASIC against a single entity
Violations included charging deceased customers, acting “unconscionably” in government bond deals, and failing to respond to hardship notices
16. Australia Warns of Cascading Climate Risks in New Report – Breaking News
A landmark government report reveals that over one million Australians face threats from rising seas and flooding by 2050
The National Climate Risk Assessment warns of increasingly frequent and extreme climate events occurring simultaneously
By 2090, approximately three million Australians in coastal areas will be vulnerable to rising sea levels
17. New Zealand Police Find Missing Children After Fugitive Father’s Death – Breaking News
Police located two missing children of fugitive Tom Phillips, who was reportedly killed in western Waikato
Phillips had been on the run with his three children for nearly four years before the fatal incident
While authorities haven’t officially confirmed Phillips’ identity, family members have reportedly confirmed his death
18. India Dominates Pakistan in Asia Cup Cricket Match – Breaking News
India secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 group stage encounter in Dubai
Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India’s chase with an unbeaten 47 as they reached the target with 25 balls to spare
Pakistan was restricted to just 127/9, with Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) and Axar Patel (2/18) dominating
19. Samsung Opens AI Forum 2025 Showcasing Latest Technologies – Breaking News
Samsung Electronics launched its ninth annual AI Forum featuring leading global AI researchers and the company’s latest innovations
The two-day event highlights Samsung’s vertical AI strategies and semiconductor industry vision
Keynote speakers include deep learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio and Stanford’s Stefano Ermon
20. Google Restricts Engineers’ Use of External AI Coding Tools – Breaking News
Google has implemented strict guidelines requiring software engineers to obtain approval before using third-party AI coding assistants
The policy pushes employees toward Google’s internal AI platform “Cider” running proprietary models
CEO Sundar Pichai claims over 30% of Google’s code is now AI-generated, contributing to 10% productivity gains
21. Indian Stock Markets Open Flat Amid Mixed Global Cues – Breaking News
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 opened with marginal gains despite global market uncertainties
Sensex gained 25.88 points to 81,930.58 while Nifty rose 3.80 points to 25,117.80
Investors await US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions expected later this week
22. US Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expected This Week – Breaking News
Financial markets anticipate the US Federal Reserve will begin its monetary easing cycle with an interest rate cut
The decision comes amid cooling labor market conditions and disappointing employment data
Global central banks including Bank of England and Bank of Japan are expected to maintain current rates
23. Global Climate Finance Discussions Stall Ahead of COP30 – Breaking News
International climate negotiations face challenges as major economies delay announcing updated emissions targets
The EU, China, and India have yet to submit their Nationally Determined Contributions for 2035
UN officials warn that only 29 countries have submitted updated climate commitments ahead of November deadline
24. AI Revolution Transforms Financial Advisory Practices – Breaking News
Financial advisory firms report that 74% are using or planning to implement AI technologies in their operations
Tech-savvy practices operate with 55% fewer staff while maintaining high service standards
AI integration shows 40% reduction in advice preparation time and 10% higher profit margins
25. Edtech Funding Surges Five-Fold Driven by AI Integration – Breaking News
India’s educational technology sector experienced a dramatic funding rebound in the first half of 2025
Funding activity increased more than five times compared to previous periods
AI-driven educational solutions are attracting significant investor interest
