Morning Briefing: Sept. 13, 2025

🌍 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far east at 6:37 AM local time (02:37 GMT), with the epicenter off the coast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of potential hazardous waves within 300 kilometers of the epicenter.

🚨 UN Security Council Members Denounce Russia’s Drone Incursion into Poland
Most UN Security Council members condemned Russia’s drone incursion into Polish airspace, expressing solidarity with Poland and Ukraine. Slovenia’s UN envoy, Samuel Zbogar, called the incursion “aggressive and dangerous acts,” emphasizing that such actions are not accidental.

🕊️ UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Endorsing Two-State Solution for Israel-Palestine
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration, which supports a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution passed with 142 votes in favor, 10 against, and 12 abstentions. The declaration, introduced by France and Saudi Arabia, aims to recognize a Palestinian state and advance peace efforts.

News in Brief

• 🇺🇸 Erika Kirk announced that the Turning Point USA tour will continue despite her husband Charlie Kirk’s recent killing.
• 🇵🇸 Over 1 million Palestinians, including 350,000 children, remain in Gaza City despite evacuation calls.
• 🚢 The first ship of the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla departed toward Bizerte port, preparing for a joint voyage to Gaza.
• 🇸🇩 The US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt urged a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a permanent ceasefire.
• 🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed Russia’s offensive in the Sumy region was thwarted, urging faster delivery of air defense systems.
• 🇹🇷 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for international accountability for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
• 🇬🇧 Britain will join a new NATO operation to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank after Russian drone incursions into Poland.
• 🇺🇸 Missouri Republicans approved a redistricting plan that could give the party an additional House seat.
• 🇶🇦 Hamas official Osama Hamdan accused Israel of attempting to assassinate the group’s negotiating delegation in Qatar.

Business & Economy

📉 US Budget Office Lowers GDP Forecast
The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast down from 1.9% to 1.4%, while raising unemployment expectations to 4.5%. The CBO updated its economic projections for 2025-2028, citing recent developments.

Sports

🏀 Türkiye Advances to EuroBasket 2025 Final
Türkiye secured a dominant 94-68 win over Greece in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 semifinal. Ercan Osmani led with 28 points and six rebounds, while Alperen Sengun added a double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds).