Here is a quick summary of the biggest world news headlines right now for Sunday, September 28, 2025:
* Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other regions in Ukraine, reportedly causing casualties. In response, Poland briefly closed its airspace as NATO increased its presence in the Baltic Sea.
* Iran Sanctions: Sweeping UN sanctions on Iran, which were reimposed via a "snapback" mechanism over its nuclear program, officially came into effect.
* Gaza Conflict: Reports indicate intensified Israeli strikes in Gaza City, with dozens of casualties, as international calls for a ceasefire continue. A Reuters probe suggested that Israel's justification for a recent deadly hospital strike was false.
* US Diplomatic Tension: The U.S. revoked the visa for Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he publicly urged American soldiers to "disobey Trump's orders" during a protest in New York.
* Mass Crowd Crush in India: At least 36 people, including children, were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede at an election rally for actor-politician Vijay in the state of Tamil Nadu.
* US Politics/Shutdown: A potential U.S. Government shutdown looms with a Tuesday deadline. President Trump is scheduled to meet with congressional leaders on Monday to try and reach a funding deal.
* Typhoon Threat in Vietnam: Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuating as Typhoon Bualoi approaches Vietnam, forcing airport closures.
* Moldova Election: Moldova is holding parliamentary elections amid claims of Russian interference aimed at steering the country away from its pro-European Union path.

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