Tonight marks a milestone—40 years of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR). But this is more than a celebration of longevity. It is a reaffirmation of a shared commitment to the future of our nation in an ever-changing world.
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**Discord Data Breach Exposes User Info, Scanned Photo IDs**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 04, 2025, 06:21 PM*
Discord, the popular communication platform, has confirmed a data breach involving one of its third-party customer service providers. An “unauthorized party” accessed data from a limited number of users who had contacted Discord’s Customer Support and/or Trust & Safety teams. While the attacker attempted to extort a financial ransom from Discord, they did not gain direct access to the platform itself.
### What Data Was Compromised?
The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, and the last four digits of users’ credit card numbers. Additionally, a small number of government-issued ID photos were accessed. These photos belonged to users who had appealed an age determination on Discord.
Importantly, Discord clarified that full credit card numbers and passwords were **not** affected by this incident. Users whose ID photos were possibly accessed will receive specific notification from Discord.
### Discord’s Response and Security Measures
In response to the breach, Discord has revoked the third-party support provider’s access to its ticketing system and reported the incident to data protection authorities. The company is also working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Furthermore, Discord has conducted a review of its threat detection systems and tightened security controls over its third-party support providers. These steps underscore Discord’s commitment to protecting user data and maintaining trust across its platform.
Users are encouraged to remain vigilant and watch for any communication from Discord regarding this incident. For more updates, stay tuned to official Discord channels.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/discord-breach-exposes-user-data-last-4-digits-of-cards/story
**IDF Intercepts Four Rockets Launched from Gaza on Yom Kippur; Fifth Falls in Open Field**
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that five rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip on Yom Kippur, with sirens sounding in Ashdod, a city in southern Israel.
According to the IDF, four of the rockets were successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system. The fifth rocket fell in an open field, causing no injuries or damage.
An Iron Dome battery was seen positioned near Ashdod, ready to defend against incoming threats.
*Photo Credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD, May 13, 2023*
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-869250
**Bareilly Administration Suspends Internet Services and Deploys Drones for Security Measures**
The Bareilly administration has suspended internet services and deployed drones for aerial surveillance as part of precautionary security measures. This move comes amid rising concerns over local tensions and potential disturbances to public order.
Officials stated that the decision to cut internet access was aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and preventing rumors that could further inflame the situation. Drone surveillance has been activated to monitor sensitive areas, identify gathering spots, and assist police personnel on the ground.
“These steps are necessary to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incident. We are closely monitoring the situation,” said a senior police officer.
These measures form part of a wider strategy adopted across Uttar Pradesh to address potential communal or social unrest. Authorities typically impose internet shutdowns and increase surveillance during periods when intelligence reports suggest a risk of escalation.
The suspension of internet services is expected to affect daily life and businesses in Bareilly until further notice. Residents have been urged to cooperate with security personnel and rely on official channels for updates.
Additionally, police patrols have been intensified in sensitive areas of the city to ensure law and order are maintained. The administration continues to monitor developments closely and will take further action as needed.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bareilly-violence-internet-suspended-drones-deployed-amid-security-concerns-video
**Bareilly Administration Suspends Internet Services, Deploys Drones for Aerial Surveillance Amid Security Concerns**
The Bareilly administration has suspended internet services and deployed drones for aerial surveillance as part of precautionary security measures. This move comes amid rising concerns over local tensions and possible disturbances to public order.
Officials stated that cutting internet access aims to curb the spread of misinformation and prevent rumors that could inflame the situation. Drone surveillance has been activated to monitor sensitive areas, identify gathering spots, and assist police personnel on the ground.
“These steps are necessary to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incident. We are closely monitoring the situation,” said a senior police officer.
These measures form part of a wider strategy adopted across Uttar Pradesh to address potential communal or social unrest. Authorities typically impose internet shutdowns and increase surveillance during periods when intelligence inputs suggest a risk of escalation.
The suspension of internet services is expected to affect daily life and businesses in Bareilly until further notice. Residents have been urged to cooperate with security personnel and rely on official channels for updates.
Additionally, police patrols have been intensified in sensitive parts of the city to ensure law and order is maintained.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bareilly-violence-internet-suspended-drones-deployed-amid-security-concerns-video
US President Donald Trump Warns of ‘Invasion from Within’ Comparable to Foreign Enemy
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) issued a stark warning about an “invasion” taking place within the country, likening it to threats posed by foreign enemies. Speaking at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia before top US military officials, Trump highlighted the difficulty of identifying these domestic adversaries since “they don’t wear uniforms,” according to CNN.
“We’re under invasion from within. No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they don’t wear uniforms,” Trump said.
Trump also suggested that some of America’s most dangerous cities be used for military training. Addressing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, he emphasized the importance of focusing on inner cities, calling the situation “a big part of war now.”
“In our inner cities, which we’re going to be talking about because it’s a big part of war now. It’s a big part of war. I told Pete that we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military, National Guard, but military. Because we’re going into Chicago very soon,” the President said.
He identified San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles as “very unsafe places” and pledged that his administration would tackle these areas “one-by-one.”
“San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. They’re very unsafe places. And we’re gonna straighten them out one-by-one. It this is gonna be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war, too. It’s a war from within,” Trump added.
Earlier, on September 21 (local time), President Trump highlighted the significant decrease in crime in Washington, DC. He said the city has become “totally different from last year,” pointing to the effect of the administration’s crime crackdown efforts.
Washington, DC has become “beautiful and safe,” Trump said, attributing the transformation to “good governance.”
In line with these statements, the US administration has been planning to deploy the National Guard to Chicago as part of President Trump’s broader anti-crime and immigration crackdown.
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**September 30, 2025 | Published 5:25 p.m. ET**
In a shocking development in the Charlie Kirk case, RadarOnline.com can reveal that Tyler Robinson’s family does not believe the security photos of the man on the Utah campus are actually him.
As previously reported, Charlie Kirk was at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, September 10, as part of his Turning Point USA fall 2025 tour. About 20 minutes into his event, he was shot in the neck. Although he was rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
### Candace Owens Claims Tyler Robinson’s Family Disputes Photo Identification
Tyler Robinson was taken into custody on September 13 and was officially charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice in connection with the shooting. While Robinson has appeared in court twice, conservative commentator Candace Owens claims she spoke to Tyler’s family — and they do not seem to believe he assassinated Kirk.
“The family says that the photo of the young man coming up the stairs, which was shared—that blurry image—is definitely not Tyler Robinson,” Owens shared. “And let me just say, I never thought it looked like him. And neither did you.”
### Owens Also Questions the Identity of the Person in the Security Footage
Owens pointed out that Robinson’s “face looks different” than the person shown in the footage, describing the latter’s face as appearing “more narrow” and the person as “seems taller.” She also noted that Robinson has “full lips,” which the person in the image does not, and described Robinson as “broader” than the individual caught on video.
“So, I’m on board with that the person walking up the stairs is not Tyler Robinson,” she reiterated. “Because I feel like it was intentionally blurred. They also never gave us the footage at all because, in order to blur it, they probably needed a static image.”
Owens then dropped another bombshell, alleging that Robinson’s apartment was “staged after his arrest.”
### Was Tyler Robinson’s Apartment Staged?
“Now, you will recall I spoke to Lance [Twiggs]’s family, and one of the things that Lance’s family said was, ‘Hey, we own that apartment. They pay rent to us. We’ve never met Tyler Robinson,’” Owens continued. “But I can tell you it seems like they were trying to hide the fact that this apartment got raided.”
Owens also claimed it was “very strange” that Lance Twiggs was “immediately… cleared as a suspect” and said she was informed by “other people in the department they wanted to keep that raid very hush hush.”
“They didn’t want anybody to know about the raid,” she said. “There was no mention of the raid. And Lance immediately gets cleared as a suspect. Why?”
The political pundit further alleged that Robinson’s family “felt the apartment was staged,” noting that “a furry bed” was “intentionally” put in his room.
### Owens Questions the Allegations Against Tyler Robinson
“Almost sort of implying that they’re trying to transfer the attributes of Lance onto Tyler,” she elaborated. “And that’s shady. But, again, when I put together what I’m being told by Lance’s family and what I’m hearing from the Robinson family, through a third party, I will say that it matches. It kind of seems like they’re agreeing.”
“One family’s going, ‘Hey, Lance is kind of evil, why’s he getting cleared?’ and the other’s going, ‘Tyler’s not this guy. Tyler is not this guy. So what the h— is going on, guys? What is actually going on right now?’” Owens concluded, directing the question to her audience.
### Court Proceedings Continue Amidst Controversy
During Robinson’s second court appearance, prosecutors insisted there is a “substantial” amount of evidence to prove his guilt in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
As this case unfolds, many questions remain unanswered, and the conflicting claims from families and commentators add complexity to an already controversial investigation. We will continue to follow the story closely and provide updates as new information emerges.
https://radaronline.com/p/charlie-kirk-assassination-tyler-robinson-family-believes-photos-suspect-campus-not-him/
Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of attempting to strip him of his security and official privileges, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.
Speaking at a gathering of the party’s youth wing, Yuwa Sangh Nepal, in Gundu, Bhaktapur, Oli made it clear that he intends to stay and continue the political struggle. “Do you think we will flee by handing over the nation to this groundless government?” he asked his supporters. Oli emphasized his determination to “restore peace, good governance, and constitutional order.”
Oli recently vacated the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on September 9, following weeks of Gen Z-led protests that culminated in the fall of his government. Since then, he has relocated to a rented home in Gundu after his personal residence in Balkot was set on fire by demonstrators, Dhaka Tribune reported.
He accused the Sushila Karki-led administration of lacking legitimacy, claiming it rose to power not through the will of the people but through “vandalism and arson.” Oli also challenged the government to release any communications he had with state officials during the protests. “Publish them with courage. Make public the instructions I gave,” he said, suggesting he has nothing to hide.
Expressing concern over threats of fresh attacks, Oli criticized the government for failing to ensure his security. “On social media, there are open calls to attack my residence. What is the government doing? Just watching?” he questioned.
Oli also objected to reports that the government has decided to withhold passports of several leaders, including himself, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, Arzu Rana Deuba, Ramesh Lekhak, and Deepak Khadka. The former prime minister accused the Karki government of “throwing the country into insecurity” by targeting political opponents, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.
Oli’s government was toppled on the second day of the Gen Z protests. Rights groups have held him and then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak responsible for the excessive use of force that resulted in dozens of deaths during the unrest.
A monitoring report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released on Friday stated that the government’s failure to anticipate the intensity of the protests and the declining morale of security forces contributed to heavy casualties and damage. The report noted that while the first day of protests on September 8 remained peaceful, police shootings triggered widespread violence the following day.
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**North Korea and China Pledge to Deepen Ties and Resist Hegemonism**
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The foreign ministers of North Korea and China recently agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship and jointly resist hegemonism and unilateralism, signaling a continued pushback against the United States.
The meeting took place in Beijing on Sunday, roughly three weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first summit in over six years, where they pledged mutual support and enhanced cooperation.
Earlier, Kim and Xi attended a massive military parade in Beijing commemorating the end of World War II. The event also featured other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. The joint appearance of Kim, Xi, and Putin—the first of its kind—highlighted a potential three-way unity against the United States. However, it remains unclear how far China is willing to go in such an anti-U.S. partnership.
During the meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui cited Kim Jong Un’s statement that further strengthening ties with China remains an unwavering position for North Korea. Choe expressed intent to deepen and develop friendly relations with China, aligning with the spirit of the Kim-Xi summit, according to the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Wang emphasized that China is committed to solidifying bilateral ties and stressed the need to boost strategic communications and exchanges. China’s Xinhua News Agency quoted Wang as stating that China opposes all forms of hegemonism and is ready to strengthen cooperation with North Korea in international and regional affairs.
Choe echoed this sentiment by expressing North Korea’s willingness to closely cooperate with China in multilateral affairs, jointly resist unilateralism and power politics, and promote a fairer and more just world order. These remarks are likely referring to both countries’ ongoing confrontations with the United States—China due to strategic competition and North Korea regarding its nuclear weapons program.
KCNA reported that Choe and Wang exchanged views on regional and international affairs and reached a complete consensus on key issues, though further details were not disclosed.
Kim Jong Un’s attendance at the Beijing military parade marked his first participation in a major multilateral event during his 14-year rule. In recent years, North Korea has increasingly focused on expanding cooperation with Russia, reportedly supplying combat troops and ammunition to support Russia’s war in Ukraine.
However, analysts suggest that Kim now sees a pressing need to improve relations with China, North Korea’s largest trading partner and primary aid benefactor, as the war’s end approaches. For its part, China seeks to maintain its influence over North Korea, especially as bilateral ties reportedly cooled in recent years.
Attention is now turning to the composition of the Chinese delegation expected to visit North Korea next month for the 80th founding anniversary of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party. North Korea is also expected to mark the occasion with its own military parade, likely showcasing new weapons aimed at the United States and its allies.
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2025/09/28/top-diplomats-of-north-korea-china-agree-to-deepen-ties-and-resist-hegemonism
**UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran After Nuclear Talks Collapse**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 28, 2025, 03:05 PM*
The United Nations has reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran, a decade after they were first lifted. This move follows the collapse of nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western powers. The newly reinstated sanctions prohibit transactions related to Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and are expected to have a broader impact on Iran’s already struggling economy.
### Diplomatic Efforts and Calls for Dialogue
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Iran to “accept direct talks, held in good faith” and called on UN member states to “immediately” implement the sanctions. Meanwhile, the foreign ministers of Britain, France, and Germany reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing a diplomatic solution aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. They also urged Tehran to “refrain from any escalatory action.”
### Iran’s Response and Failed Attempts to Delay Sanctions
Although Iran has permitted UN inspectors back into its nuclear sites, President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected a US proposal for a temporary pause in nuclear activity in exchange for handing over the country’s entire stockpile of enriched uranium. An effort by Russia and China to postpone the sanctions implementation until April was unsuccessful.
Germany, along with the UK and France, which spearheaded the sanctions, stated it had “no choice” but to act given Iran’s non-compliance with its international obligations.
### Diplomatic Fallout
Russia has refused to enforce the sanctions, labeling them invalid. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed the sanctions “finally exposed the West’s policy of sabotaging the pursuit of constructive solutions.” In reaction to the renewed sanctions, Iran recalled its ambassadors from the UK, France, and Germany for consultations.
### Economic Impact of the Renewed Sanctions
The reinstated sanctions are already affecting Iran’s economy. According to Iranian engineer Dariush, the exchange rate is soaring and prices are climbing. On Saturday, the US dollar reached a record high of approximately 1.12 million rials on the black market.
Despite these challenges, the Brussels-based think tank International Crisis Group noted that Iran appears dismissive of the sanctions, having already adapted to previous US restrictions.
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The situation remains tense as the international community monitors developments closely, hoping for a diplomatic resolution to avoid further escalation.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/sweeping-un-sanctions-hit-iran-as-nuclear-negotiations-completely-collapse/story
