Sweden and Finland launched their first-ever joint fighter-jet operation yesterday, intercepting and identifying Russian military aircraft over the Gulf of Finland. #Sweden #Finland #Snnfinland

France’s first papal state visit in 18 years has begun under Pope Leo XIV, following Benedict XVI’s 2008 visit. #France #Snnfinland

Falling oil prices reflect market reaction to U.S.-Iran truce talks that could eventually restore access to the Strait of Hormuz. Brent declined 1.4% from the previous close to approximately $105 a barrel. #Iran #UnitedStates #Snnfinland

During “Caspian Defense-2026” drills on September 24, sudden squalls and high waves overwhelmed a group of sailors in the water, killing 12 Kazakh sailors. Officials said 17 were swept out to sea; three were rescued, two remain missing, and 12 died. #CaspianSea #Snnfinland

The Russians are testing a new naval system intended to operate both in the water and nearby. #Russia #Snnfinland

Powerful video shows flash floods rushing through Tiji and Badr in western Libya today, following torrential rains and huge water surges. #Libya #Snnfinland

A parking lot in Shenzhen, China, is fully engulfed in flames, with several vehicles on fire. The speed at which the electric-vehicle fire is spreading is a serious reminder that renewed caution is needed. #China #Snnfinland

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan responded in English to criticism of the Mecca Alliance: “Nobody calls NATO a ‘paper tiger.’ But when it comes to a defense alliance that has barely been created, they point to the 10-year Yemen crisis and say, ‘See, it’s not working. #Fidan #Nato #snnfinland

Ukraine’s long-range drones strike Russian oil refinery in Perm. #Ukraine #Perm #Snnfinland

Pakistan is putting metal spikes on the Attock Bridge to stop Khan supporters from marching to Islamabad this Sunday. The bridge is the main route between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab and PTI’s march is set to start there. The marchers want Khan freed from jail. #Pakistan #Imrankhan #Snnfinland

Police detained actress Susan Sarandon during a New York rally demanding an end to supplying arms to Israel. #Newyork #SusanSarandon #Snnfinland

$140 million was recovered from refrigerator boxes during a search linked to the former head of Ukraine’s defense procurement. #Ukraine #snnfinland

There’s now a crowd of thousands outside Basingstoke nick demanding Danny Tommo be freed, with locals throwing in their lot with Patriot Platform. The government’s dropped a massive clanger. #Basingstoke #DannyTommo #snnfinland

At the United Nations, Israel’s representative tried to pass a Starlink device to Iran’s representative; Iran’s representative ignored the Israeli representative. #Israel #Iran #Snnfinland

Venezuelans are protesting after María Corina Machado was barred from entering the country. They want democratic elections without delay. #Venezuela #MariaCorinaMachado #Snnfinland

Russian police caught a drug smuggler with around 686 pounds of powder. Some of the packages had a picture of Ukraine’s president smiling, with dollar signs over his eyes and a thumbs-up plus 2026 on it. Russian propaganda has accused Zelensky of doing cocaine before. #Russia #Zelensky #Snnfinland

When Netanyahu arrived at the United Nations, protesters obstructed the street with signs in their hands reading “End the Genocide” and “Stop Arming Israel.” #UnitedNation #Israel #Snnfinland

Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China over the next five years as part of expanded educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries. #China #XIJinping #Snnfinland

A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, accompanied by four F-22 Raptor fighter jets, conducted a flyover of the White House as part of the official welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping. #XIJinping #UnitedStates #Snnfinland

In Moldova this morning, two Russian drones exploded. In all, four UAVs entered the country’s airspace without authorization. One of the drones that was downed was first identified as a Russian Gerbera. #Moldova #Russiadrones #Snnfinland