Foreign Policy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to denounce New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, tying his criticism to broader attacks on political opponents and critics of Israel's policies. The remarks drew immediate attention online, with commentators debating why a foreign leader was weighing in on a New York municipal race and what it signals about the polarization around the Gaza war.

China has called on the United States to immediately lift its blockade and sanctions against Iran and Cuba. The demand was reported by BRICS News, which covers developments involving the BRICS bloc. Beijing has long opposed unilateral American sanctions, arguing they violate international law and harm civilian populations, and it maintains close economic and diplomatic ties with both Tehran and Havana.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told NDTV that the country must achieve self-reliance in defence, covering everything from semiconductors ('chips') to ships. His remarks underline New Delhi's push to build domestic capability in defence manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, a policy direction known as Atmanirbhar Bharat, or self-reliant India.