North Korea rejected an IAEA resolution and said it will maintain its nuclear-armed status. The stance reinforces Pyongyang’s opposition to international denuclearization and nuclear oversight efforts.

Russia held parliamentary elections in Ukrainian regions it illegally annexed. The voting extends Russian political administration over territories internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.

A Delhi court granted bail to British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal, arrested in India in 2017 over alleged terrorism offences. Prosecutors failed to produce verifiable evidence, repeatedly delaying his trial, while Johal alleges torture and denied access to a lawyer.

Trump and Melania welcome Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan to Washington for a two-day White House program. The visit combines ceremonial events with talks on AI, the Busan truce and tariffs.

Virginia tightened restrictions on data centers amid political backlash. The move reflects increased political scrutiny of data center development.

Macron said Russian hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, citing drone activity and Polish warnings. He said the attacks target critical infrastructure and defence sites, aiming to intimidate countries and test support for Ukraine.

Industry participants at SEMICON India 2026 flagged customs procedures, transportation, and regulatory clearances as challenges. Finalised MoUs and purchase orders, alongside Japanese and Singaporean pavilions, showed commercial activity and international participation.

Rabiul Alam Chowdhury reversed his withdrawal and said he would contest the Rejinagar by-election on October 6. He returned after police security assurances and Mamata Banerjee’s direction, while her faction received the footballer symbol.

Greens MP Tim Read has died aged 64 after revealing a metastatic cancer diagnosis in January and abandoning reelection plans. He represented Brunswick since 2018, ending Labor’s century-long hold, and worked on climate, justice, health reform and anti-corruption.