Reuters World News Palestinian state, Erika Kirk, H-1B visa confusion and Belarus
Sep 22, 2025
Multiple countries, including Britain and Canada, are recognizing a Palestinian state, sparking discussions around a two-state solution. At a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Trump called him a 'martyr,' while Kirk's wife expressed forgiveness for his killer. A new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas has raised concerns, particularly within the Indian IT community. Additionally, renewed relations between Minsk and Washington are highlighted through Belarus war games, coinciding with changes in Pentagon media reporting.
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Western Recognition Shifts Diplomatic Pressure
- Several Western countries (UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal) formally recognised a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- Palestinians see recognition as a step toward concrete sovereignty and potential leverage via treaties and sanctions.
Diplomatic Moves Contrast With US And Israel Stance
- The US denied Mahmoud Abbas a visa for an in-person UN address but he will attend virtually.
- France and Saudi Arabia convene leaders to back a two-state solution while Israel and the US plan to boycott the summit.
Mass Memorial And Public Forgiveness
- At Charlie Kirk's memorial, tens of thousands filled State Farm Stadium and Erica Kirk publicly forgave her husband's accused killer.
- Donald Trump delivered a divisive speech praising Kirk as a "martyr for American freedom."