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Sudanese movement leader Minnawi has told the UN envoy that any ceasefire agreement in Sudan must be paired with the disarmament of the Rapid Support Forces and their withdrawal from cities. His comments underline the conditions armed factions are setting as international mediation efforts over the country's war continue.

A former Mossad diplomacy official says he did not know that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates had warned Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7 attacks. The claim touches on one of the most contested questions in Israel: whether warnings were passed to the prime minister and ignored before Hamas led the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that India's semiconductor ambitions will face cyberattacks, fake news campaigns and even physical attacks as the country expands its chip manufacturing push. Citing past incidents during Apple's rollout in India, including cut power lines and deliberate food poisoning of workers, he said sabotage attempts should be expected and that the government is prepared to counter them.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Foreign Minister are due to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The discussions are expected to centre on Hezbollah's weapons and the continued Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon, two of the most sensitive issues between Beirut, Washington and Tel Aviv.

Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon, delivered a statement at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The address forms part of the annual gathering where world leaders present their countries' positions on conflicts, sovereignty and international cooperation. Lebanon's intervention draws attention as the country navigates regional tensions and ongoing security challenges along its border with Israel.

Researchers have published a ranking of the risks posed by increasingly capable smart systems, placing potential catastrophes such as nuclear war, bioweapons development, and loss of control over advanced AI among the most severe threats. The work compares how experts weigh these scenarios and is drawing attention to how the field prioritises safety research as systems grow more powerful.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has filed an appeal against a court ruling concerning Oregon's packaging extended producer responsibility law. The law requires producers to fund and manage packaging waste recycling. The appeal keeps the legal challenge to the statute alive, and industry observers are watching for what it could mean for similar packaging rules in other states.

A passage from Sun Tzu's ancient military treatise 'The Art of War' is being shared widely. The quote warns that knowing the enemy is vulnerable and one's own troops are ready is not enough for victory; commanders must also recognise when the ground itself makes fighting impracticable, otherwise they have achieved only half a victory.

Newly elected Okinawa Governor Genta Koja has urged Japan's central government to provide a sufficient explanation of its defense buildup in the country's southwest, and reportedly rejected parts of the plan. The request highlights continuing friction between Tokyo and Okinawa over the concentration of military installations on the island chain amid regional security tensions.

The Town of Tonawanda in western New York has put forward a new budget that includes a proposed 3.9% property tax increase. The proposal, reported by Spectrum News, is drawing local attention as residents and officials weigh the impact on household costs against the town's spending needs. Details on what the added revenue would fund have not yet been widely reported.

An estimated two million people in England live in properties at risk of flooding without knowing it, according to reporting by The Guardian. The figure points to a gap in public awareness of flood exposure, raising concerns that households are unprepared for extreme weather events as climate change increases the frequency of flooding across the country.

A deputy leader of the Green Party has said they are unaware of the latest developments in an ongoing bin strike, according to BBC reporting. The admission has drawn attention as the waste collection dispute continues to affect local services, with residents awaiting updates on negotiations and when collections might resume.

A DJ set by Subtronics at Sentinel777 is playing the track Gangstas, with the artist's remix of Galantis's Runaway (U & I) queued next. Subtronics, a prominent dubstep producer, is known for blending heavy bass music with pop remixes, and fans share his live playlists as they happen.

The Nippon Dynawave mill in Longview will continue paying its workers into January, according to the union representing them. The arrangement gives employees a measure of financial certainty as the mill's situation develops. Workers and local residents are following the announcement closely, since pay continuity at the plant has a direct bearing on livelihoods in the Longview area heading into the new year.