In an interview with Al Jazeera, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected Indian allegations linking Pakistan to the Kashmir attack, calling it a "homegrown resistance" in occupied territory. He cited unresolved UN resolutions on Kashmir and accused India of diverting attention from its own human rights abuses under Modi. Asif warned of potential Indian cross-border retaliation but affirmed Pakistan’s readiness to respond, referencing the 2019 downing of an Indian jet. He dismissed claims connecting Pakistan’s army chief to the attack as baseless, while reiterating Kashmir’s status as Pakistan’s "jugular vein." The minister accused India of possible "false flag" operations and highlighted nuclear risks, urging global intervention. Throughout the exchange, Asif emphasised Pakistan’s diplomatic support for Kashmiris, denying any militant ties. The interview concluded with his stark reminder: the Kashmir dispute remains existential for Pakistan.

Russia's biggest attack on Kyiv in months came after a day of chaotic diplomacy ending with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington's proposal to concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So what's next?

The greenback has depreciated against other major currencies since Donald Trump's inauguration in January. Investors are worried that Trump's tariffs could cause a recession in the United States, and they have rushed to the exit. Is the president bothered? Trump appears to be of two minds when it comes to his nation's currency. He wants a dominant dollar because it gives the US geopolitical leverage. But, he says, a weaker greenback spurs US manufacturing. Some economists say the president could devalue the dollar. His team has backed the idea of a "Mar-a-Lago Accord" to weaken it.

Approximately 1,500 former banana workers in Costa Rica say a US-made pesticide has left them sterile. Though banned in the United States in the 1970s, the chemical DBCP was still used by US fruit companies in countries with lax regulations. Decades later, those affected are still fighting for justice.

Made in America investigates the devastating impact of air attacks in Lebanon during Israel’s war last year. Israel claimed it was targeting Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure, but more than 4,000 Lebanese people, including women and children, were killed, many inside their homes and residential buildings. On September 23 alone, 558 people were killed — the deadliest day since Lebanon’s civil war — after Israel carried out one of the most intensive air attacks in modern warfare. Among them were a woman and her daughter, killed when their home in southern Lebanon was destroyed — one of several cases the film looks into.

Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and India following the killing of 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday. New Delhi is blaming Islamabad, which has denied any involvement. Islamabad has stated that any Indian threat to its sovereignty will be met with “firm reciprocal measures.” It is suspending trade, closing its borders, and expelling Indian defence, navy, and air force advisers. This comes after a raft of sanctions imposed by New Delhi in response to the attack. A short time ago, India announced the suspension of all visas issued to Pakistani nationals, who have been ordered to leave the country within five days.

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels say they're working towards a ceasefire deal. The Rwandan-backed fighters and their allies seized large parts of the eastern DRC in January. The fighting killed and displaced thousands of people. Qatar has been involved in mediation efforts to resolve the conflict.

Pakistan has called a high-level security meeting to formulate the country's response after India downgraded ties with its neighbour. New Delhi accused Islamabad of supporting terrorism after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fired on tourists in the town of Pahalgam. Islamabad has denied any involvement.

Ukrainian emergency officials say Russia has carried out a large-scale attack on the capital Kyiv. 9 people have been killed and another 63 injured in overnight strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The mayor of the city, Vitaly Klitschko, says there has been a missile and drone attack.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised NATO, casting doubt on the alliance’s role in a shifting global order. NATO has suffered major setbacks in recent years, from its inability to prevent Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the end of a 20-year war in Afghanistan that saw the Taliban return to power. So, is NATO still relevant? Could it even stand a chance against any sort of confrontation with China?