Simple English News Daily Thursday 18th September 2025. UK Trump visit. Germany Putin comments. Saudi Arabia Pakistan pact. Afghanistan internet ban...
Sep 17, 2025
In today's highlights, Trump visits the UK, stirring up discussions on international relations. Germany issues a warning about Putin's influence, while Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthen their defense ties. Afghanistan faces a significant internet ban under Taliban rule. Meanwhile, Colombia tackles pet travel regulations, and Chile gears up for presidential elections. Interesting updates also include Cuba protesting U.S. militarization and news on a high-profile assassination case.
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Trump Calls US–UK Bond Eternal
- President Donald Trump framed US–UK ties as an unbreakable kinship during his Windsor Castle visit.
- He met King Charles and planned a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer the next day.
Germany Warns Against Forcing Ukraine To Surrender
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Vladimir Putin of murder and spying and warned about Russian airspace incursions.
- He said a peace forcing Ukraine to surrender would encourage Putin to seek further targets.
Saudi Arabia And Pakistan Sign Defence Pact
- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact to deepen defence cooperation and joint deterrence.
- Leaders Mohammad bin Salman and Shahbaz Sharif presented the agreement as strengthening regional and global security.