World News Roundup — September 28, 2026 (AM)
Serbia’s political crisis deepens as President Aleksandar Vucic resigns following sustained public pressure. South African refugees confront an uncertain future as a critical deadline approaches. Meanwhile, China signals economic headwinds, and tensions escalate in key geopolitical flashpoints across Asia and beyond.
Serbia’s Political Upheaval
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic steps down. Vucic announced his resignation amid months of student-led protests and political unrest that mounted pressure on his administration. Despite the resignation, the longtime leader intends to run in snap elections, signalling his bid to remain a dominant force in Serbian politics despite the public dissent that forced him from office.
South Africa’s Refugee Crisis
Refugees in Durban brace for deadline fallout. With September 30 rapidly approaching, refugees evicted from makeshift camps in South Africa express deep fear about their safety prospects. Those displaced say they have nowhere safe to return to, intensifying concerns about a potential second wave of violence against foreign nationals in the region.
China’s Economic Slowdown
China reports weakest industrial profit growth in 2026. Industrial profits in China expanded by just 4.2 percent in August, marking the slowest pace this year. Beijing is expected to accelerate stimulus measures to prop up corporate profitability as consolidation accelerates in sectors battling weak demand and intense competition.
Trump and China: Arms Controversy
Trump allegedly offered arms sales to China, claims U.S. Ambassador. U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue stated that President Trump made a weapons sale offer to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The White House subsequently disputed the claim, stating it had no plans for such a sale and calling into question the ambassador’s characterisation of the discussion.
North Korea’s Escalating Threat
South Korea proposes bold new approach to North Korea’s nuclear program. In an interview with The New York Times, South Korea’s president unveiled a fresh strategy to curb North Korea’s weapons development. The proposal signals mounting concern over Pyongyang’s accelerating nuclear capabilities amid tightening international sanctions.
US Northeast Battered by Powerful Storm
Nor’easter sweeps Northeast, triggering widespread flooding and blackouts. A powerful storm system dumped heavy rainfall across the U.S. Northeast, inundating low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City with new rounds of flooding. The weather system knocked out power to tens of thousands, compounding recovery efforts from recent weather events in the region.
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