Benjamin Netanyahu’s surprise visit to Abu Dhabi has triggered fresh questions over reports of a warning about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Sources cited by AP said the Israeli PM wanted UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to deny that he had warned Israel about an impending threat. Netanyahu’s office rejected the claim as ‘fake news’. The UAE confirmed the meeting but said discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional challenges. #Netanyahu# #UAE# #Israel# #Hamas# #IndiaTodayGlobal#

Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with their Israeli counterparts and bowed their heads during Israel’s national anthem before their 3-0 UEFA Nations League win in Hungary on Sunday. The Irish squad also wore black armbands, with Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell saying the gesture was “in recognition of all lives lost” in the Gaza conflict. Ireland players were jeered by a small group of Israel supporters during their pre-match warm-up. Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the team had “raised awareness worldwide” by choosing not to participate in the pre-match formalities. #Ireland# #Israel# #UEFANationsLeague# #Gaza# #IndiaTodayGlobal#

Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery has been sentenced to 15 years in prison under legislation enacted after the 2025 Israel-Iran war. Moaiery, known for documenting dissent and women’s lives, said IRGC intelligence officers raided her home during anti-government protests and seized her electronic equipment. She said they returned after US air strikes this year and confiscated her belongings again. The case has raised fresh concerns over press freedom and dissent in Iran. #Iran# #YaldaMoaiery# #PressFreedom# #Journalism# #IndiaTodayGlobal#

An unverified claim about Imran Khan’s alleged death in Adiala Jail has sparked fresh tensions in Pakistan. Journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan later clarified that his sources had only expressed fears, not confirmed Khan’s death. PTI continues to demand access to the jailed former PM and has warned of mass protests, with KP CM Sohail Afridi claiming over two million supporters are ready to mobilise. The party has announced a September 27 march on Islamabad. #ImranKhan# #Pakistan# #PTI# #PakistanArmy# #IndiaTodayGlobal# | @geeta_mohan

Celebrity weddings make news around the world. #CristianoRonaldo# has tied the knot with his longtime partner #GeorginaRodriguez# during a private ceremony in Portugal. Meanwhile, fans await #TaylorSwift#'s secret wedding dress and rumored #ChristianDior# gown, as fashion designers create bridal looks inspired by her. #IndiaTodayGlobal# | @geeta_mohan