Trump and Zelensky discuss U.S. support for Ukraine; Macron pushes for stricter immigration laws after student's murder.
In a significant meeting in New York on September 28, 2024,
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky discussed U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia. Although Trump has shown skepticism about aiding Kyiv and has a favorable stance towards Putin, Zelensky described their talks as productive, agreeing the war must end.
Meanwhile, in Versailles, nearly 3,000 people mourned the tragic death of a 19-year-old Paris student, Philippine, who was raped and murdered by a Moroccan suspect. This incident has fueled the immigration debate in France, with President Macron calling the crime "heinous" and pushing for stricter immigration laws, as the suspect awaits extradition after being detained in Geneva.
Shifting gears to aviation, Air Canada has been fined $250,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation for flying unauthorized routes in Iraqi airspace using United Airlines' code. A similar case saw Emirates fined $1.5 million for using JetBlue Airways' code, highlighting ongoing compliance issues among airlines.
In Germany, there's controversy over plans to speed up the deportation of Turkish asylum seekers, despite Turkiye's denial of a finalized deal. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced the expedited returns amid far-right pressure and immigration debates, while easing visa rules for Turkish visitors remains a point of negotiation.
Turning to military news, the U.S. and Iraq have agreed to end the American military mission against Daesh by the next year. Troops will vacate key bases but continue a security partnership through 2026, although the future number of remaining troops is not yet known.
Lastly, in a move toward clean energy, NEOM Green Hydrogen Company is leading Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by producing green hydrogen in the futuristic city of NEOM. This initiative aims at reducing the Kingdom’s carbon footprint and diversifying its economy from oil, positioning Saudi Arabia as a significant global supplier of renewable energy.