Top News Headlines for September 28, 2025
Here's a roundup of the major stories breaking today, sourced from global outlets and real-time social buzz. Focus is on politics, international conflicts, sports triumphs, and domestic developments—stories are fluid, so check updates.
U.S. Politics and Security
- Trump Expands Military Deployments: President Trump authorizes troop deployments to Portland to "protect" ICE facilities from "domestic terrorists," amid ongoing crackdowns and controversy over federal overreach. This follows warnings from education researchers about proposed budget cuts slashing aid for vulnerable students.
- Comey Indictment Fallout: Ex-FBI Director James Comey faces charges of false statements and obstruction; retired Justice Anthony Kennedy voices deep concerns over America's state in an NPR interview.
- Immigration Tensions Rise: A federal agent in NYC is placed on leave after aggressively arresting a court observer; echoes recent ICE office shooting in Dallas killing two.
International Affairs
- Ukraine Under Fire: Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia, injuring 27 including three children; Kyiv faces ongoing drone and missile assaults as Kremlin rejects peace overtures.
- India-Pakistan Cricket Clash Amid Protests: The Asia Cup final kicks off in Dubai today, but Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray calls for a boycott over activist Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention in Ladakh—curfew persists in Leh. BCCI eyes victory with Abhishek Sharma's form.
- Nigeria's Global Stance: President Tinubu vows total elimination of nuclear weapons at a festival, while Dangote Refinery suspends naira sales amid worker sacking backlash.
- UK Immigration Row: PM Keir Starmer slams Reform UK's visa reapplication plan for migrants as "racist and immoral."
- Japan's Imperial Event: Emperor and Empress attend the National Sports Festival opening in Shiga.
Sports Highlights
- Sumo Glory: Yokozuna Onosato secures his 5th career title—and first as yokozuna—in a playoff win over Terunofuji at the Autumn Basho.
- Baseball Upset: Chunichi Dragons snap a 6-year skid against Hanshin Tigers with a walk-off win, clinching their first series lead since 2019—Fukunaga's pinch-hit sparks a 3-run rally.
- RIZIN Drama: Ashizawa Ryosei falls to Umeyama Genji via decision but vows a comeback after a near-tapout scare.
Other Notable Stories
- Mysterious Discovery in Japan: Multiple adult bones found in a park, sparking police investigation.
- Entertainment Buzz: Spitz pens the OP theme for Spy x Family Season 3; comedian Ide Rakkyo jokes about ditching Tokyo.
- Weather Watch: Caribbean tropical depression eyes U.S. East Coast intensification; heavy rains linger in parts of India.