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President Donald Trump said Monday that US forces carried out a second strike in two weeks on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel in international waters, killing three men. He described the targets as violent cartels and narcoterrorists threatening US security, Xinhua reported.

The first strike on September 2 killed 11 people, whom Trump identified as members of the Tren de Aragua group. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had denounced that attack as unlawful and accused Washington of using false drug claims to justify regime change.

Maduro said Monday that US-Venezuela communication has broken down due to “threats and blackmail,” stressing that his country will defend itself against political and military pressure. Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela has not yet responded to the latest strike, according to Xinhua.

An emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s strike on a residential area in Qatar, calling it a clear violation of international law and a threat to peace, Xinhua reported.

Chaired by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the summit pledged full solidarity with Qatar and warned that targeting a neutral mediator undermines Gaza ceasefire talks and wider peace efforts.

Leaders denounced Israel’s actions in Gaza, urged sanctions and an arms embargo, and called for suspending Israel’s UN membership over repeated violations. They reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and praised Qatar’s role in mediation and humanitarian aid, according to Xinhua.

Emir Tamim said the summit sent a united message against Israel’s “state terrorism” and would strengthen collective Arab and Islamic action.

US President Donald Trump has called on foreign companies investing in the United States to train American workers in advanced manufacturing sectors, including semiconductors, shipbuilding, and high-tech machinery. He suggested that foreign experts temporarily assist to ensure knowledge transfer and long-term industrial growth.

Trump highlighted the decline in US shipbuilding, stressing that learning from foreign expertise is key to rebuilding domestic capabilities and achieving independence in critical industries. He reassured investors that the US welcomes foreign participation while aiming to eventually surpass them in manufacturing excellence, according to Reuters.

His remarks come as companies, particularly carmakers from China, Mexico, and Canada, shift production to US to avoid tariffs and benefit from trade protections.

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Newly appointed ministers of the Prime Minister Sushila Karki-led interim government took oath of office and secrecy on Monday.

The ministers took the oath of office and secrecy before President Ram Chandra Paudel amidst a function held in Sheetal Niwas.

Rameshwor Khanal has been appointed as the Minister for Finance, Kulman Ghising as Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and transportation, Minister for Urban Development and Om Prakash Aryal as Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs.

Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Karki, Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Dahal, chiefs of security agencies and high-ranking government officials were present on the occasion.

China is hosting its annual Beijing Xiangshan Forum this week, with around 1,800 participants from 100 countries, including military officials, government representatives, and scholars.

The forum is expected to showcase President Xi Jinping’s vision against “hegemonism and power politics,” seen as a critique of US global influence, and highlight China’s military modernization, according to Reuters.

While many Western countries are sending lower‑level delegations, several Southeast Asian nations, including Singapore and Malaysia, will attend at the ministerial level, reflecting the forum’s growing international significance

President Donald Trump said he will declare a national emergency and federalize Washington, DC, after Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office stopped cooperating with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Reuters reported.

Trump has already put the city’s police under federal control and deployed over 2,000 troops and ICE agents to patrol the capital. He accused “Radical Left Democrats” of pushing the mayor’s decision and warned he would fully federalize the city if police refuse to work with ICE.

Mayor Bowser, who once credited federal support for reducing crime, has not commented on Trump’s threat, according to Reuters.

House Democrats have urged the Trump administration to ensure its trade talks with China address Beijing’s industrial overcapacity. They warned that unchecked production in sectors like steel and solar panels fuels export dumping, threatens US jobs, and destabilizes global markets.

The lawmakers called for stronger enforcement in any deal and closer cooperation with allies to counter China’s practices. Their appeal comes as US and Chinese officials hold talks in Madrid, highlighting bipartisan concern in Washington over Beijing’s export-driven strategy, Reuters reported.

South Korea has lodged a strong protest with Washington after US immigration agents detained hundreds of its citizens in a raid on a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia. More than 300 workers have since returned home, according to BBC.

Seoul is investigating possible human rights violations and urged US authorities to respect its nationals’ rights. President Lee Jae-myung warned the incident could undermine investment, calling it “bewildering.”

The September 4 operation, the largest single-site immigration raid under President Donald Trump, led to 475 arrests. US officials said many lacked valid visas or work permits. Trump later stressed foreign workers remain welcome and vital to US industries, BBC reported.