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The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for purchase of Ferry Support and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $159 million.

Hamas terrorists carry out attacks against Jews almost every day. They have murdered countless Israeli civilians in Judea and Samaria.

With the opening of the General Assembly debate tonight (22 September 2026) at the UN in New York, and ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in two days, the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, in cooperation with the National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office, is launching a new campaign: "The UN's Lie Industry" - which exposes the systematic and false bias against Israel.

A delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Director General of LDP's International Bureau Mr. Taro Kono met Foreign Secretary on September 21, 2026.

The bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 22 September 2026. The exercise served as a vital platform for enhancing interoperability and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two Air Forces. The IAF deployed a mix of aircraft, including Su-30 MKI, Rafale, and indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. The JASDF participated with the F-2A fighter aircraft.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that the world faces a stark choice: "Do we want to live...with a return to the law of the jungle - or do we want to live in a civilized international society?"

North Korea said it successfully tested a new weapon showcasing "ultra-modern defence technology" on Sunday, in a launch overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who praised progress in strengthening the country's war readiness, Reuters reported citing state media on Tuesday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the successful test of a new-type weapon system on September 20, KCNA reported.

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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member for Senate Defense appropriations, Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance, released the following statement ahead of President Trump's state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping:

The European Commission and the High Representative have adopted today the 28th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2025.

The European Commission and the High Representative have adopted today their 26th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2025.

Today, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, and Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, convened the foreign ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden to the first Canada-Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) ministerial meeting.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the General Assembly on Tuesday that the UN needs to become a "temple of peace" once again, as it confronts one of the most critical periods in its 80-year history.

US President Donald Trump has said a "massive deal" is being discussed with Belarus, under which it would provide cheaper potash supplies than Canada. But questions since Trump's announcement have swirled over whether the Eastern European nation can replace the world's largest potash producer to meet US needs.

A contingent of 30 Australian Defence Force and Defence civilian members have deployed to Indonesia for Exercise Trident Resolve from 21 to 25 September 2026.

The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea successfully tested a new-type weapon, which is of great significance in the rapid technological development of weapon systems, on September 20.

The Albanese Government is delivering a major uplift to Australia's air intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, with three key Royal Australian Air Force platforms reaching significant milestones within six months.

Foreign Secretary pushes for urgent action on three pillars: diplomatic, humanitarian and civilian protection