Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years, Nepal’s Former Chief Justice Sworn as PM Amid Protests – 9/13/2025, 4:24:22 PM

The latest world news as of September 13, 2025, includes major developments in international politics, security, and humanitarian affairs.

• Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to over 27 years in prison for attempting a coup, but experts suggest his political influence in Brazil may endure despite his conviction[4].
• In Nepal, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn in as Prime Minister after violent anti-government protests led to the resignation of her predecessor, KP Sharma Oli. Nepal’s army restored order after days of deadly violence in Kathmandu[2][4].
• US officials confirmed the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the shooting of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk. Reports indicate Robinson opposed Kirk’s views[2][3].
• The UN General Assembly has voted to back a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed there will be no Palestinian state[3][4].
• NATO jets downed Russian drones over Poland, with France deploying fighter jets and the UK announcing new sanctions against Russia, signaling heightened tensions and a firm response to Russian aggression in Europe[3][4].
• A gas tanker explosion in Mexico City killed three people[3].
• US-Princeton doctoral student Elizabeth Ciro, held captive in Iraq by Iran-backed militia Kata’ib Hezbollah since 2023, has been freed after more than 900 days[5].
• The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that Afghanistan faces a “triple crisis” amid ongoing aid cuts[3].
• In South Africa, the ANC is deliberating its relationship with the SACP after the party decided to contest elections independently[2].
• Thousands of Zulu maidens are participating in the annual Reed Dance ceremony at the eMashobeni Royal Palace in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa[2].
• Clashes near the Afghan-Pakistan border resulted in at least 12 soldiers and 35 militants killed, according to the Pakistani military[4].

Other notable events:
– Gas tanker explosion in Mexico City.
– NATO announces the “Eastern Sentry” initiative to strengthen its eastern flank[3].

These are among the top headlines shaping global developments on September 13, 2025.