James Comey Indictment Sparks Partisan Debate Over Alleged Lies to Congress – 9/29/2025, 12:25:09 PM

The latest world news as of September 29, 2025, includes major political developments in the United States, international sanctions, unrest in South Asia, and technological progress in China.

• US Politics: Top Democrat and GOP lawmakers are scheduled to meet with President Trump to try to avert a government shutdown. There is ongoing political tension over government spending and healthcare funding[1].

• James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a government proceeding. His arraignment is set for October 9. The indictment has sparked partisan debate, with Democrats calling it political retribution and Republicans defending the charges[1].

• NYC Mayoral Race: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has withdrawn from his reelection campaign, citing a campaign finance board decision. The current Democratic nominee, Zoran Mamdani, is leading the race by nearly 20 points[1].

• Iran Sanctions: The United Nations has reimposed sanctions on Iran, targeting assets, arms sales, and missile development, after failed attempts by China and Russia to block the measure. Iran’s president claims the sanctions are based on unfounded accusations[1].

• South Asia Unrest: In Bangladesh, three people have been killed in protests over the gang-rape of a tribal girl, with violence spreading in the Khagrachari district[2].

• Nepal Political Crisis: Nepal has imposed travel bans on ousted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and four former officials as part of an investigation into deadly protests earlier in the month[2].

• Ukraine-US Arms Deal: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is seeking new long-range weapons deals with the US, supplementing an existing $90 billion agreement[2].

• China Technology Talent: China has launched a new visa program to attract foreign tech talent, coinciding with increased US visa fees for skilled workers. This move is seen as a bid to boost China’s position in technological competition with the US[2].

• Infrastructure: China has opened the world’s tallest bridge, standing 625 meters above the Beipan River and dramatically reducing local travel times[2].

• Middle East: US President Trump claims that negotiations to end the war in Gaza are “at their final stages” ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s White House visit[2].

These headlines reflect significant political, social, and technological developments across multiple regions[1][2][4].