Here are today's key international news headlines for September 3, 2025, highlighting major political, diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian events around the world.
Political and Diplomatic Updates
Donald Trump, former US President, is making headlines again by reviving his arguments for imposing tariffs on India, citing ongoing trade gaps.
Trump further criticized Xi Jinping for hosting North Korea's Kim Jong-un and Russia's Vladimir Putin, suggesting a new wave of global alliances against the United States.
China and Russia are intensifying bilateral relations, with President Putin hailing 'unprecedented' ties during recent talks in Beijing.
China announced a pilot policy to allow visa-free travel for Russians, strengthening engagement following Xi-Putin discussions.
Middle East and Humanitarian Affairs
Belgium has declared its intent to officially recognize Palestine and impose new sanctions on Israel in response to escalating violence in Gaza, reflecting shifting European Union sentiment and growing pressure on Israel at the United Nations.
An earthquake in Afghanistan has left over 800 people dead; international aid agencies and government rescue teams are conducting aerial searches for survivors.
India has delivered 21 tonnes of relief materials to quake-stricken Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian outreach.
Economic and Environmental Developments
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning about the potential return of La Niña conditions, which could spell significant global weather risks including more droughts and floods worldwide.
International markets are reeling due to surging US dollar values, gold, and long-term bond yields, driven by fiscal worries in the US, UK, and France.
Jaguar Land Rover, a major automaker, suffered an international cyberattack disrupting global IT operations, though no customer data was reported lost.
Asia-Pacific Highlights
Japan's service sector growth moderated in August, as per PMI data, which may affect regional economic forecasts.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un reportedly used a bulletproof train to enter China for high-level talks, underscoring growing security cooperation between Pyongyang and Beijing.