Morning Digest: At UNGA, Jaishankar hits back at Pakistan PM on terrorism, Indus Waters Treaty; Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz; and more

Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP At UNGA, Jaishankar hits back at Pakistan PM on terrorism, Indus Waters TreatyDelivering India’s National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said the country would exercise its right to defend itself against terrorism. He also highlighted the impact of ongoing conflicts on the Global South.Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen HormuzU.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (September 26, 2026) rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week. The waterway is key to the world’s energy supply and is now central to the conflict between the US and Iran, which is at a stalemate after nearly seven months.OpenAI says its AI agents posted user images online in errorOpenAI acknowledged Friday (September 25, 2026) that its artificial intelligence tools had posted images from ChatGPT users onto online sites without the company’s knowledge, the latest example of AI agents operating outside their bounds.Trump says he does not want to ‘integrate’ with China on AIPresident Donald Trump said on ​Saturday (September 26, 2026) that despite ‌a “big talk” this week ​with Chinese President Xi ⁠Jinping on AI, the U.S. should not join efforts ‌with China on the technology.Press Club condemns detention of journalists covering protests against CEC Gyanesh KumarThe Press Club of India (PCI), in a statement issued in New Delhi on Saturday (September 26, 2026), condemned the Delhi Police’s decision to detain two journalists, Frontline’s Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire’s Mohammad Irfan, who were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.It’s not BRICS or UN, BRICS is supportive of UN: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that choosing between groupings such as BRICS and the United Nations is “a false choice”, emphasising that smaller groups are supportive of the global organisation and would like to see it reformed.TVK government losing trust of Communist parties reflects its failure, says Udhayanidhi StalinLeader of the Opposition and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) youth wing leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday (September 26) sought to impress upon voters in Dharapuram (SC) Assembly Constituency that the decision of Communist parties, with whose support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) formed the government, to contest in the byelection was a reflection of their disappointment with the ruling establishment’s governance.IIT-Bombay student death case: Parents say they were not allowed to enter campus; announce protest at Azad MaidanParents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode said on Saturday (September 26, 2026) that police stopped them from entering the campus in Powai. They said they would protest at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan starting Monday (September 28, 2026) and appealed to the students for support.China pushes back against U.S. on Iran and Cuba in UN speechChina pushed back against the United States in its speech ​at the UN General Assembly on Saturday (September 26, 2026), saying sovereignty of ⁠countries in the Gulf should be respected and urging the “relevant country” to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade on it.Asian Games 2026: Sawan clinches marathon silver; Tajinderpal settles for second spot; Prachi pulls off a surpriseA day that began with the longest competitive distance in athletics, producing one of the most precious medals for India, ended with questions around selections and accountability of absentee athletes that overshadowed the impressive performances of those who did turn up to do their best. Published - September 27, 2026 07:20 am IST