The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Monday to address Russian airspace violations over Estonia, officials confirmed. The move follows Estonia’s request after three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Friday, staying for 12 minutes before being intercepted by NATO jets. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned the incursion, saying Russia’s actions “undermine principles vital to the security of all UN member states.”
TRUMP VOWS TO DEFEND POLAND, BALTICS IF RUSSIA ESCALATES
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would defend Poland and the Baltic states if Russia continues escalating tensions. Responding to a question from Italy’s Ansa news agency, Trump affirmed, “Yeah, I would. I would,” ahead of attending the memorial service of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona. His remarks come as NATO faces mounting pressure from members including Lithuania, Estonia, and the Czech Republic, who demand a stronger alliance response to Russian provocations — even suggesting shooting down Russian jets that breach NATO borders.
PANIC ON EMIRATES FLIGHT AFTER TRUMP’S $100K H-1B VISA FEE
An India-bound Emirates flight from San Francisco faced chaos on Friday after President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas. Several Indian passengers disembarked moments before take-off, fearing they might not be able to return to the US, causing a three-hour delay. Videos shared online showed passengers standing in aisles, scrolling on phones, and anxiously waiting, as confusion spread inside the aircraft.
KIM JONG-UN SIGNALS OPENNESS TO TRUMP TALKS
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he still has “fond memories” of past meetings with US President Donald Trump, suggesting he is open to reviving dialogue with Washington. Speaking to North Korea’s parliament on Sunday, Kim insisted that any future talks must not be tied to demands for nuclear disarmament, rejecting Washington’s long-standing precondition. At the same time, Kim declared he has no intention of resuming dialogue with South Korea, a key US ally that had previously helped broker his summits with Trump. Cooperation with Seoul has been frozen since the collapse of the 2019 Trump-Kim summit over sanctions disputes.
CHINA LAUNCHES NEW ‘K VISA’ AMID TRUMP’S H1B VISA SHOCK
As US President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks panic, China has announced a new ‘K visa’ to attract young science and technology professionals. Premier Li Qiang signed a decree amending foreign entry/exit rules, with the visa taking effect October 1. The move comes as Beijing seeks to lure global tech talent, offering an alternative to workers hit by Trump’s restrictive immigration measures.
