What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are the 10 biggest news stories shaping global and national headlines today, September 13, 2026:
1. BRICS Summit Adopts "New Delhi Declaration" After Intense Diplomacy
Under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi achieved a major breakthrough with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026. The consensus followed intense, overnight negotiations to bridge sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The final text calls for "maximum restraint," a fairer multipolar international order, and strongly opposes unilateral economic sanctions.
2. Modi and Xi Hold Landmark Bilateral Talks in New Delhi
On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held face-to-face bilateral talks. This marks President Xi’s first visit to India in seven years. The discussion focused on stabilizing and rebuilding diplomatic, trade, and investment ties that deteriorated sharply after the 2020 military standoff in eastern Ladakh.
3. Trump Sparks Backlash in Ireland Over "Unified Ireland" Comments
During a two-day visit to Ireland (combining diplomatic meetings with a stop at his golf resort in Doonbeg), U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would "love to see" a unified Ireland, predicting it will "happen eventually". The comments drew swift and harsh condemnation from pro-British unionist leaders in Northern Ireland, while being welcomed by Irish nationalists. Trump’s arrival also triggered massive security operations and local protests over U.S. foreign policy in Gaza and Iran.
4. OpenAI Postpones IPO, Citing Artificial Intelligence Safety Concerns
In an interview published by Fortune, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company will not go public in 2026. Altman stated that pushing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) amid mounting global safety concerns over advanced AI development would be "ill-advised" and that the company does not feel pressure to rush to the stock market.
5. Hungary PM Peter Magyar to Scrap Orban-Era Gay Adoption Restrictions
In a dramatic reversal of his predecessor's policies, Hungary's newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that his government will amend a controversial 2020 law passed under Viktor Orbán. The law had effectively banned same-sex couples from adopting children by requiring ministerial approval for single applicants. Magyar stated that adoption decisions should be made by child welfare professionals, not politicians.
6. Woman Unknown Wins Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival concluded on the Lido. Maggie Gyllenhaal's jury awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Woman Unknown, a historical drama by Danish-Egyptian filmmaker May el-Toukhy. Additionally, the Special Jury Prize went to NAZA, an Israeli documentary by directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor focusing on AI-assisted targeting in Gaza.
7. Mass Protests In Germany Target Far-Right AfD Party
An estimated 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in roughly 20 cities across Germany—including Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich—to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The demonstrations follow a crushing victory by the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt's state elections last week, where the party is now attempting to form a government.
8. WSJ: China Supplied Iran with Satellite Images Prior to Deadly U.S. Base Attack
A report published by the Wall Street Journal has heightened geopolitical tensions after revealing that Chinese entities supplied Iran with critical satellite imagery of Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. The imagery was provided both before and after a July 17 attack that killed three U.S. soldiers, raising serious concerns in Washington about Beijing's direct support of Iranian operations.
9. Houthi Forces Seize Yemen Coast; Saudi Arabia Suspends Oil Pipeline
In West Asia, Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized full control of Yemen's Red Sea coast following rapid advances. In response to the growing threat and drone launches originating from Iraq, Saudi Arabia proactively suspended operations on its critical East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure.
10. Putin Warns Europe That Sending Troops to Ukraine Means "War with Russia"
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to European leaders considering a troop deployment to Ukraine. In remarks to reporters, Putin cautioned that any direct deployment of European military personnel onto Ukrainian soil would be treated as an act of war against Russia.
Citations (17)
- wikipedia.org
Backs: “BRICS Summit Adopts "New Delhi Declaration" After Intense Diplomacy. Under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi achieved a major breakthrough with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026.”
evidence, reference entry. Claim: The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 under Modi's leadership.
- thehindu.com
Backs: “The consensus followed intense, overnight negotiations to bridge sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the ongoing conflict in West Asia.”
evidence, article. Claim: The declaration followed overnight negotiations bridging divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict.
- thehindu.com
Backs: “The consensus followed intense, overnight negotiations to bridge sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the ongoing conflict in West Asia.”
evidence, article. Claim: The declaration followed overnight negotiations bridging divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict.
- ndtv.com
Backs: “The consensus followed intense, overnight negotiations to bridge sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the ongoing conflict in West Asia.”
evidence, article. Claim: The declaration followed overnight negotiations bridging divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict.
- telesurenglish.net
Backs: “The final text calls for "maximum restraint," a fairer multipolar international order, and strongly opposes unilateral economic sanctions.”
evidence, article. Claim: The final text calls for maximum restraint, a multipolar order, and opposes unilateral economic sanctions.
- forbes.com
Backs: “Trump Sparks Backlash in Ireland Over "Unified Ireland" Comments. During a two-day visit to Ireland (combining diplomatic meetings with a stop at his golf resort in Doonbeg), U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would "love to see" a unified Ireland, predicting it will "happen eventually". The comments drew swift and…”
evidence, article. Claim: Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland during his visit including Doonbeg, predicting it will happen eventually.
- timesofisrael.com
Backs: “Trump Sparks Backlash in Ireland Over "Unified Ireland" Comments. During a two-day visit to Ireland (combining diplomatic meetings with a stop at his golf resort in Doonbeg), U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would "love to see" a unified Ireland, predicting it will "happen eventually". The comments drew swift and…”
evidence, article. Claim: Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland during his visit including Doonbeg, predicting it will happen eventually.
- gvwire.com
Backs: “The comments drew swift and harsh condemnation from pro-British unionist leaders in Northern Ireland, while being welcomed by Irish nationalists.”
attribution, article. Claim: Pro-British unionist leaders in Northern Ireland harshly condemned Trump's comments.
- theguardian.com
Backs: “The comments drew swift and harsh condemnation from pro-British unionist leaders in Northern Ireland, while being welcomed by Irish nationalists. Trump’s arrival also triggered massive security operations and local protests over U.S.”
attribution, article. Claim: Unionists condemned Trump's comments while Irish nationalists welcomed them.
- youtube.com
Backs: “Trump’s arrival also triggered massive security operations and local protests over U.S. foreign policy in Gaza and Iran. 4.”
evidence, social or video. Claim: Trump's arrival triggered massive security operations and local protests over US foreign policy in Gaza and Iran.
- straitstimes.com
Backs: “OpenAI Postpones IPO, Citing Artificial Intelligence Safety Concerns. In an interview published by Fortune, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the company will not go public in 2026. Altman stated that pushing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) amid mounting global safety concerns over advanced AI development…”
evidence, article. Claim: Sam Altman said OpenAI will not go public in 2026, citing AI safety concerns, in a Fortune interview.
- vijesti.me
Backs: “Hungary PM Peter Magyar to Scrap Orban-Era Gay Adoption Restrictions. In a dramatic reversal of his predecessor's policies, Hungary's newly elected Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that his government will amend a controversial 2020 law passed under Viktor Orbán. The law had effectively banned same-sex couples…”
evidence, article. Claim: Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar announced his government will amend the 2020 Orbán-era adoption law.
- internazionale.it
Backs: “The law had effectively banned same-sex couples from adopting children by requiring ministerial approval for single applicants. Magyar stated that adoption decisions should be made by child welfare professionals, not politicians.”
background, article. Claim: The 2020 law effectively banned same-sex couples from adopting by requiring ministerial approval for single applicants.
- wikipedia.org
Backs: “Woman Unknown Wins Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The 83rd Venice International Film Festival concluded on the Lido. Maggie Gyllenhaal's jury awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Woman Unknown, a historical drama by Danish-Egyptian filmmaker May el-Toukhy.”
evidence, reference entry. Claim: The 83rd Venice Film Festival concluded on the Lido.
- screendaily.com
Backs: “Maggie Gyllenhaal's jury awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film to Woman Unknown, a historical drama by Danish-Egyptian filmmaker May el-Toukhy. Additionally, the Special Jury Prize went to NAZA, an Israeli documentary by directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor focusing on AI-assisted targeting in Gaza.”
evidence, article. Claim: Maggie Gyllenhaal's jury awarded the Golden Lion to Woman Unknown by May el-Toukhy.
- timesofisrael.com
Backs: “Additionally, the Special Jury Prize went to NAZA, an Israeli documentary by directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor focusing on AI-assisted targeting in Gaza. 7.”
evidence, article. Claim: The Special Jury Prize went to NAZA, an Israeli documentary on AI-assisted targeting in Gaza.
- golocalprov.com
Backs: “Houthi Forces Seize Yemen Coast; Saudi Arabia Suspends Oil Pipeline. In West Asia, Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized full control of Yemen's Red Sea coast following rapid advances. In response to the growing threat and drone launches originating from Iraq, Saudi Arabia proactively suspended operations on its…”
evidence, article. Claim: Houthi forces seized Yemen's Red Sea coast and Saudi Arabia suspended its East-West oil pipeline operations.