September 12, 2025
Iran
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Iranian media on September 12 continued to focus on the diplomatic fallout from the Israeli attack on Doha, a story that dominated the previous three days. In the morning, Iran supported Qatar's right to defense and Jordan expressed concerns over Iranian regional aspirations. Qatar welcomed the UN Security Council's condemnation, with its Prime Minister visiting Washington and Iran's President announcing attendance at an emergency Doha summit. Later in the day, headlines shifted to the arrest of the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect, Tyler Robinson, confirmed by Donald Trump. Concurrently, reports emerged on Netanyahu's cabinet unveiling the "E1" plan for Gaza and the West Bank. By evening, Iran's foreign ministry reiterated that "neutrality" on genocide is unacceptable, and further details of the Israeli attack on Qatar, including missiles fired over Saudi Arabia, were reported.
Russia
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Russian media began the day with significant coverage of Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow, followed by reports of the "West-2025" military exercises with Belarus. These drills, which prompted Poland to raise forty thousand soldiers, remained a consistent theme. However, the editorial focus dramatically shifted around mid-morning to the Central Bank's decision to cut the key interest rate to 17%, with discussions on its implications for inflation, loans, and the ruble dominating the news cycle. This economic development was soon joined by reports of NATO's launch of 'Operation Eastern Sentinel' in response to an incident in Poland, further escalating geopolitical tensions.
Japan
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Japanese media on September 12 focused on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, with early reports indicating that Takayuki Kobayashi would run for party president, broadening the field in the leadership contest following Ishiba's resignation. By late morning, reports solidified a strong possibility of five candidates vying for leadership. This political development occurred alongside continued domestic concerns about health and the rising influence of the Sanseit
India
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Indian media on September 12 focused heavily on the political developments in Nepal, particularly the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Earlier in the day, reports highlighted the ongoing confusion and the role of Gen-Z groups in advocating for leadership changes. By midday, Karki's potential appointment was widely discussed, with President Trump's confirmation of the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's arrest also gaining traction. The afternoon saw Karki officially sworn in as Nepal's first female interim Prime Minister, with the President announcing general elections within six months. This development brought a temporary resolution to the prolonged leadership crisis that had dominated Indian headlines for several days. Separately, bomb threats were reported at the Delhi and Bombay High Courts, leading to evacuations, though these were later deemed hoaxes. Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Manipur was also noted.
Turkey
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The day began with the first hearing of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem
China
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Chinese state media opened the day by highlighting China's commitment to global cooperation, alongside the Fujian aircraft carrier's passage through the Taiwan Strait and the announcement of 10 pilot projects for market-based allocation of production factors. This narrative continued with an emphasis on President Xi Jinping's call to accelerate agricultural and rural modernization, a recurring theme from previous days. Reports also noted the deepening of fiscal and tax reforms. By early afternoon, the focus remained on rural modernization, coupled with economic reforms including the exit of financing platforms and the utilization of debt quotas. Concurrently, the social media platform Xiaohongshu faced fines for content management issues, signaling ongoing internet campaigns.
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