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戦後80年に合わせた「内閣総理大臣所感」を発表し、記者の質問を受ける石破首相＝10日午後、首相官邸
石破茂首相が戦後80年所感を発表しました。先の大戦で日米開戦を避けられなかった経緯に重点を置き、歴史に正面から向き合うよう主張しています。
また、ポピュリズムと排外主義を許さない姿勢を強調し、退任直前にレガシー（遺産）を残す意向を示しました。
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ロシア無人機、鉄道の標的増える ウクライナ市民に恐怖、経済打撃
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【キーウ共同】ロシアが侵攻するウクライナで、鉄道や主要駅の施設を狙った攻撃が増加している。
今夏以降、長距離飛行できる無人機の編隊による攻撃が頻発している。これにより、日常の足として鉄道を利用する市民に恐怖が広がっているだけでなく、人や物の移動にも大きな影響が出ている。
これらの攻撃は経済にも打撃を与えており、ウクライナの物流やインフラの維持に深刻な懸念が高まっている。
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戦後80年に合わせた「内閣総理大臣所感」を発表し、記者の質問を受ける石破茂首相＝10日午後、首相官邸
石破茂首相は10日夜、公明党の連立政権からの離脱決定を巡り、記者団に受け止めを問われ、「今、私自身は自民党総裁ではないので、党と党との話について申し上げる立場にない」と述べた。
同時に、「今の内閣で自公…」
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**British PM Keir Starmer Begins Historic First Visit to India**
*New Delhi:* British Prime Minister Keir Starmer commenced his maiden visit to India on an unusual note. A video circulated showing Starmer aboard his British Airways flight from London to Mumbai, greeting passengers with the words: “This is the Prime Minister. I’m in the cockpit. This is the biggest trade mission to India that the UK has ever sent. I’m looking forward to working with you as we explore all the opportunities in our new free trade agreement.”
**PM Modi Welcomes Starmer**
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to welcome Starmer, calling it his “historic first visit to India.” Modi posted, “Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future.”
**About the Visit**
Starmer is on a two-day visit to India accompanied by a 125-strong business delegation. His itinerary began in Mumbai, where he visited the iconic Yash Raj Film Studio and also participated in a football event.
Following these engagements, Starmer shifted focus to traditional diplomacy with a meeting planned with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This discussion aimed to prepare for talks with PM Modi, where both leaders will review progress in various aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aligned with ‘Vision 2035’.
Trade is the main focus of this visit. Starmer and his delegation intend to explore opportunities presented by the recently signed India-UK free trade agreement. This agreement aims to double bilateral trade between the two nations to nearly $100 billion by 2030.
**Trade Agreement Under Scrutiny**
Despite the optimism surrounding the trade agreement, it is still subject to parliamentary scrutiny in the UK. The House of Lords International Agreements Committee launched an inquiry on September 10 to examine the potential benefits and risks of the deal, its implications for bilateral relations, and the wider geopolitical context.
Lord Goldsmith, chair of the committee, emphasized this holistic review, highlighting the importance of understanding the agreement’s impact on the UK-India relationship.
**India’s Perspective**
Indian Ambassador Ruchi Ghanashyam, former High Commissioner to the UK, expressed a cautiously optimistic view. She said the deal “provides an ambitious roadmap to deepen the economic and trade relationship in the medium and long term.” However, she noted some issues remain to be resolved.
“While we have yet to see easing of visa restrictions from the UK side, important agreements covering migration, mobility, and social security contributions for Indian workers in the UK are definitely steps in the right direction,” Ghanashyam stated. “There is logic to strengthening bilateral ties between India and the UK, and both governments recognize that.”
**Visa Issue: A Point of Friction**
The visa issue continues to be a sensitive topic in the India-UK relationship. During a press interaction in Mumbai, Starmer made it clear that visa discussions would not be part of his visit itinerary.
This was no surprise to Rahul RoyChaudhury, Senior Fellow for South and Central Asian Defence, Strategy and Diplomacy at the UK-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). He explained, “Immigration has become a significant political issue in the UK, with a large anti-immigration rally having taken place recently in London.”
RoyChaudhury added, “This issue is expected to dominate the local elections next summer (2026) and the general elections in 2029, in which the Labour party faces potential losses to right-wing parties. As a result, there is a stiff crackdown on illegal immigration alongside prospective curtailments on legal migration to address anti-immigration sentiment.”
**Additional Engagements**
Starmer and Modi are also scheduled to participate in the CEO Forum and the Global Fintech Fest 2025 on Thursday, further strengthening business and technological collaborations between the two nations.
**Addressing Concerns on Sikh Extremism**
On concerns related to Sikh extremism, experts believe Starmer’s government has dispelled expectations from Sikh separatists that the Labour government would sympathize with their cause.
“There is now greater awareness within the British government about the detrimental impact of Sikh separatist groups in the UK, with a clear emphasis to prevent a situation similar to those seen in parts of Canada and the US,” said Roy Chaudhury.
Ambassador Ghanashyam reiterated that while both countries remain engaged on this sensitive subject, it should not be exaggerated. “Sikh separatists represent a small fraction and do not reflect the majority view of the Sikh community in the UK.”
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*This historic visit marks a significant phase in India-UK relations, with trade and diplomacy at its core as both nations look toward a mutually prosperous future.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/this-is-the-prime-minister-uk-pm-keir-starmer-surprises-british-airways-co-passengers-from-cockpit-on-maiden-india-visit-video
Two Men on Trial in UK Over Alleged Plot Against Jewish Community
Two men are currently on trial in the UK, accused of planning a plot targeting the Jewish community. According to reports, the defendants intended to smuggle multiple firearms into the country with the aim of attacking a mass gathering of Jewish individuals.
The serious nature of the alleged plan has raised deep concerns about security and community safety in the UK.
*Illustration of ISIS terrorists.*
(Photo credit: Corbis/Medyan Dairieh, Wikipedia)
— By REUTERS
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-869814
Doha: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, in Doha on Monday to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries.
“We discussed ways to increase India-Qatar bilateral trade and also reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership across trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, opening immense avenues for greater collaboration,” Piyush Goyal wrote on X.
Goyal also co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on Economic and Commercial Cooperation with H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Qatar.
“Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Qatar partnership by building on our strong bilateral trade. We also agreed to further intensify cooperation to achieve the trade and investment goals set by our leadership during the visit of His Highness the Amir of Qatar to India in February this year,” Goyal further stated.
During his two-day visit to Qatar, Goyal also addressed the inaugural meeting of the India-Qatar Joint Business Council, along with Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani.
“Encouraged businesses on both sides to build on our strategic partnership and cultural connect to further deepen India-Qatar economic ties, and emphasised how our robust economies provide greater synergies across various sectors for shared growth and prosperity,” the Indian minister said.
In addition to these engagements, Goyal met Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank and Chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority & the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority. The minister described the discussions as productive, focusing on ways to further deepen trade, investment, and financial cooperation between India and Qatar.
Earlier, on August 28, India and Qatar held a high-level meeting in Delhi focused on enhancing Qatari investments in India, especially in sectors such as infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, transport, logistics, food processing, health, semiconductors, and finance.
These discussions aimed to advance Qatar’s commitment to invest $10 billion and open an office of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in India, a pledge made during the State visit of the Amir of the State of Qatar to India in February 2025.
In this context, both countries decided to promote further discussions for investments by QIA and other Qatari entities, focusing on key sectors, specific projects, and companies. The Qatari side indicated that they see various investment opportunities in India, given the country’s economic growth and technological development.
QIA has already made investments in several sectors in India, including retail, utilities, media, housing, healthcare, and realty. Meanwhile, the Indian community in Qatar has also invested in the country, especially in the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector.
*(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/india-qatar-discuss-steps-to-strengthen-trade-investment-ties
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) of Taiwan reported on ‘X’ that 9 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were detected operating around Taiwan up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. Out of these 9 sorties, 2 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The ROC Armed Forces have been actively monitoring the situation and have responded accordingly.
Earlier on Saturday, Taiwan recorded similar activity, with 10 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating near the island. The MND noted that 5 out of those 10 aircraft sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern ADIZ. The official ‘X’ post stated: “10 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
This recent surge in military activity comes amid warnings from defense experts regarding China’s newly unveiled weapon systems. These systems are reportedly designed to counter Taiwan’s long-standing asymmetric warfare strategy.
According to the Defence and Security Biweekly published by the Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR), assistant research fellow Sheu Jyh-shyang highlighted that Taiwan has invested heavily for decades in asymmetric warfare. This defense strategy relies on low-cost, highly effective systems intended to deter Beijing from launching a large-scale invasion.
The frequent incursions and maritime operations exemplify rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long marked by geopolitical strain. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), governs itself independently with its own distinct political and economic systems. However, China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory under the “One China” principle, insisting there is only one China with its capital in Beijing.
The roots of this dispute trace back to the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, when the ROC government retreated to Taiwan after the Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, took control of mainland China.
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https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/taiwan-detects-presence-of-9-chinese-sorties-6-plan-vessels-around-strait-23597278
Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, a US National Guard soldier, has been charged with attempting to send 3D-printed gun parts to an agent posing as an al-Qaeda contact, according to an announcement from the Justice Department.
Hastings allegedly shipped the 3D-printed components as part of a covert operation. The case highlights the emerging concerns over the use of advanced manufacturing technologies in illicit arms distribution.
A 3D printer creating a pistol; illustrative. (Photo credit: mendlerdaniel/Shutterstock)
By JAMES GENN
https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-869306
US President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for critical talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza and developing a U.S. plan for post-war governance in the Palestinian territory.
The White House talks come at a tenuous moment. Israel is increasingly isolated, losing support from many countries that were long its steadfast allies. At home, Mr. Netanyahu’s governing coalition appears more fragile than ever. Meanwhile, the White House is showing signs of impatience.
The question now is whether Mr. Trump, who has offered steadfast backing to Mr. Netanyahu throughout the war, will change his tone and turn up the pressure on Israel to wind down the conflict. As he welcomed Mr. Netanyahu to the White House, Mr. Trump responded affirmatively when asked by reporters whether he was confident a deal would soon be reached to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas.
“I am. I’m very confident,” Mr. Trump said.
Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urged both sides to finalize an agreement to bring an end to the nearly two-year-old war in Gaza.
“Ultimately the president knows when you get to a good deal, both sides are going to leave a little bit unhappy,” Ms. Leavitt told reporters. “But we need this conflict to end.”
Mr. Trump and Mr. Netanyahu first held talks with aides in the Oval Office, with a joint press conference expected later.
The uncertainty surrounding the meeting casts it as one of the most critical in the years-long relationship between the two leaders, said Professor Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israeli relations at Bar-Ilan and Reichman universities.
“Netanyahu might have to choose between Trump and his coalition members, a number of whom want the war to continue,” Mr. Gilboa said. A move by Mr. Netanyahu to end the war would leave him on shaky political ground at home, just a year before elections.
Mr. Trump joined forces with Mr. Netanyahu during Israel’s brief war with Iran in June, ordering US stealth bombers to strike three nuclear sites. He has supported the Israeli leader during his corruption trial, describing the case as a witch hunt. But the relationship has become more tense lately.
Mr. Trump was frustrated by Israel’s failed strike this month on Hamas officials in Qatar—a US ally in the region that had been hosting negotiations to end the war in Gaza. Recent comments have hinted at growing impatience from Washington.
Last week, Mr. Trump vowed to prevent Israel from annexing the West Bank, an idea promoted by some of Mr. Netanyahu’s hard-line governing partners. The international community opposes annexation, saying it would destroy hopes for a two-state solution.
On Friday, Mr. Trump raised expectations for the meeting with Mr. Netanyahu, telling reporters the US was very close to a deal on Gaza.
Mr. Trump made finding quick ends to the Gaza war, as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a central plank of his successful 2024 presidential campaign. He has struggled on both fronts.
Mr. Trump’s proposal to stop the war in Gaza calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages within 48 hours, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave, according to three Arab officials briefed on the plan. Hamas is believed to be holding 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed by Israel to be alive. The militant group has demanded Israel agree to end the war and withdraw from all of Gaza as part of any permanent ceasefire.
Mr. Trump discussed the plan with Arab and Islamic leaders in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It does not include the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, which Mr. Trump appeared to endorse earlier this year.
The 21-point proposal also calls for an end to Hamas’ rule of Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group, said the officials briefed on the plan.
Hundreds of Palestinians, including many serving life sentences, will be released by Israel, according to the proposal. The plan also includes the establishment of an international security force to take over law enforcement in postwar Gaza.
A Palestinian committee of technocrats would oversee the civilian affairs of the strip, with power handed over later to a reformed Palestinian Authority, they said. Mr. Netanyahu has rejected any role for the Authority, the internationally recognized representative of the Palestinians, in post-war Gaza.
A Hamas official said the group was briefed on the plan but has yet to receive an official offer from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The group has repeatedly rejected laying down arms and has linked its weapons to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Mr. Netanyahu acknowledged the U.S. plan, saying, “… and I hope we can make it a go.”
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/trump-and-netanyahu-meet-at-white-house-as-pressure-mounts-to-end-war-in-gaza-1812667.html
**“Today, we burn the Jews”: Scandal after Argentinian High Schoolers Shout Antisemitic Slogan**
A disturbing incident unfolded in Argentina when a group of high school students were heard shouting the antisemitic slogan, “Today, we burn the Jews.” The scandal has sparked widespread outrage across the country.
Argentinian President Javier Milei strongly condemned the incident, describing it as reprehensible and unacceptable in any context. Speaking out against hate speech, Milei emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and promoting respect and tolerance in Argentine society.
President Milei recently addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York on September 24, 2025, underscoring Argentina’s commitment to human rights and peaceful coexistence.
*Photo Credit: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters*
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-869006
