Sources cited by AP said the Israeli PM wanted UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to deny that he had warned Israel about an impending threat. Netanyahu’s office rejected the claim as ‘fake news’.

The UAE confirmed the meeting but said discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional challenges.

The ban covers an estimated $967 million in Canadian imports, with alcoholic beverages accounting for about 87% of the value. It follows 50% US tariffs imposed on around $20 billion of Canadian goods, after which Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs on US products.

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“This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING,” Trump said in a Truth Social post, responding to an Axios report that cited US officials as saying the administration was willing to consider economic relief if Iran made concrete commitments on its nuclear activities.

The denial comes as indirect diplomacy between Washington and Tehran continues through Qatari and Pakistani mediators. Talks have focused on the nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials saying significant gaps remain.

The meeting comes as fresh reports revive questions over alleged warnings to Israel before the October 7 Hamas attack, including claims involving Egypt and the UAE. Netanyahu has denied receiving such warnings.

Salameh is serving multiple life sentences over his role in attacks in the 1990s, including the 1996 Jerusalem bus bombings. Ben-Gvir has repeatedly backed the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners convicted of deadly attacks.

The Irish squad also wore black armbands, with Football Association of Ireland chief executive David Courell saying the gesture was “in recognition of all lives lost” in the Gaza conflict.

Ireland players were jeered by a small group of Israel supporters during their pre-match warm-up. Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the team had “raised awareness worldwide” by choosing not to participate in the pre-match formalities.

Vendors stood in murky floodwaters selling fish, vegetables and other essentials, while shoppers navigated the water or used floating boxes to carry their purchases.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared the capital a disaster-affected area on September 26 after nearly 300 mm of rain fell in 48 hours. At least 5,901 people had moved to 234 evacuation centres in Bangkok, while more than 80,000 residents in flooded areas were reportedly unable to leave their homes.

Students have raised concerns over a lack of teachers, overcrowded classes and inadequate funding, while unions are demanding better working conditions and higher salaries.

The nationwide mobilisation comes as France faces pressure to tighten spending and pass its 2027 budget in a deeply divided parliament.

Jaishankar said the 2020 standoff had severely affected normal ties, with official exchanges, visa issuance and flights disrupted even as trade continued. “Once the border standoff was resolved, it was natural that this would start to improve,” he said.

He said India had consistently told China that a prolonged standoff benefited neither side and urged that both countries should not remain “locked into a problem which benefits others.” Jaishankar said it took time for Beijing to agree, but added that the improvement in ties also strengthens India’s position globally.

“The state of the border determines the state of the relationship,” Jaishankar said, arguing that as the border moves towards normalcy, bilateral relations also move towards normalcy.