Archive September 26, 2025

Today’s horoscope for September 26 as Libra enjoys financial success

One star sign’s focus on their own health are highlighted in today’s horoscope for Friday, September 26. Another worries about money.

One star sign indicates that someone is taking advantage of another, which initiates some modifications.

There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more.

These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Today’s climate is not conducive to launching new initiatives, negotiating deals, or making expensive purchases. You may be reminded to take into account the financial ramifications of anything you do by a friend or coworker who is more practical and cautious. You must consent to a later agreement to hold off any money transactions.

Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)

Consider the potential outcomes before accepting more responsibility or agreeing to deal with urgent matters. Do you have enough to handle all of these extra commitments, or do you already have enough on your plate? It might be wiser to suggest that someone else take on these tasks if you have even the slightest doubt about it.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21)

You have the ability to effect some long-awaited changes. Because you have been planning this for a while and you are doing it, ignore anyone who accuses you of acting on impulse. You will demonstrate that change can be beneficial when well thought out.

Cancer (June 22 – July 23)

Are you taking advantage of your kindness by lending money to a friend or coworker even though it may not seem like a big hassle? Someone who approaches you for assistance may not always be as kind as they are now. They might later reject your assistance.

Leo (July 24 – Aug 23)

When it comes to your financial situation, knowledge is a form of power. Look into potential business opportunities in the fields of banking, mortgages, loans, and property. There will also be a lot of attention to insurance and inheritance issues. Gather the necessary data before acting.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sept 23)

Have you ever given your own well-being any consideration, despite your best efforts to address your family’s health needs? Include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet to make mealtime rituals more peaceful, as opposed to grabbing a quick snack every few moments.

Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)

You ought to experience some financial and business success. You have always had original ideas. Use this in your day-to-day activities. You can benefit from having a fresh perspective on a work environment. More will be desired by those in power.

Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)

You don’t seem to be overly enthusiastic about the tasks you currently have to complete. With your closed eyes, you could do some things. Therefore, success is achieved without exerting a lot of effort. You can dedicate the entire evening to a loved one because tasks will be finished quickly.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)

Your personal details are being made public. You were disappointed by someone you trusted. You’d never have anticipated them to be so deceitful, so you’ll come to regret it quite a bit. You’ll have to be much more cautious with your words and who you say it to in the future.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)

You will get accurate responses to your queries. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your future dreams when you hang out with friends. Someone with a lot of experience will guide you in the right direction. Don’t take any action without taking into account all options, even that.

Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)

Despite some disappointing news, you continue to be optimistic. There have been hints that soon there will be a salary increase. Your superiors will announce your pay increase today, but it will be later than expected.

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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

Your typical day will completely be completely ruined by one unanticipated phone call or text message. You won’t be surprised by anything that is happening. There is nothing you can do about it despite the fact that it isn’t what you expected or wanted. Whether or not you want these modifications to occur will be.

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Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his ultranationalist government have been vocal critics of US President Donald Trump’s assertion that the country can’t annex the occupied West Bank.

Trump made the surprise remarks in a press conference on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Friday US address to the UN General Assembly.

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“I won’t permit Israel to annex the West Bank,” I said. Nope. I won’t permit. Trump remarked, “It won’t happen.”

Trump refused to say whether he had spoken with Netanyahu about his plans to stop any Israeli annexation attempts.

“Yes, but I won’t allow it,” the woman said. I don’t want Israel to annex the West Bank, regardless of whether I spoke with him or not. There has been enough already. Okay, it’s time to stop now. the president of the US stated.

Analysts questioned whether the notoriously capricious US leader would change his mind because Trump did not specify what steps he would take to stop the occupied West Bank from being annexed.

Mouin Rabbani, an analyst and non-resident fellow at the Qatar-based Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, described Trump’s statement as a “positive” development in an interview with Al Jazeera, but he questioned whether he would actually follow through.

One must tread carefully when valuing Trump’s words, Rabbani said.

So the question is now: Will he take steps to prevent Israel from annexing the West Bank, and if so, what will he do in response? Will a different conversation that he has possibly change his mind?

Trump’s comments could put his administration in conflict with Netanyahu’s far-right government, which has made the annexation of the West Bank and Gaza a formal political goal.

A non-binding motion in the Knesset calling for the annexation of the West Bank was approved by Israeli lawmakers in July, with a 71-to-13 vote.

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister and far-right leader, who lives in an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank and works for the Israeli-occupied Palestinian Authority oversees the operation of illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territory, first introduced the proposal.

In addition to threatening to overthrow the government if an agreement is reached, Smotrich and other far-right members of Netanyahu’s ruling coalition have voiced unwavering opposition to efforts to reach a resolution ending Israel’s war on Gaza.

In order to allow the construction of thousands of homes in a contentious illegal settlement that divides the occupied West Bank, Smotrich unveiled a plan ahead of Australia, France, Britain, Canada, Portugal, and other nations’ moves to recognize Palestinian statehood.

When completed, the massive settlement expansion on occupied land “finally buries the idea of a Palestinian state, because there is nothing to recognize and no one to recognize,” he said in August.

“Anyone in the world who attempts to recognize a Palestinian state today will receive a response from us on the ground,” he continued.

Since 1967, Israeli settlements have expanded into Palestinian territory and carved up the landscape thanks to a network of roads and other infrastructure run by the Israeli military and government.

In July 2024, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israeli settlements in the West Bank must be stopped and Palestinian land must be reclaimed.

The Israeli government has a significant influence on US foreign policy in the Middle East, and its ongoing campaign in Gaza, the West Bank, and parts of Lebanon and Syria is heavily dependent on US financial, military, and intelligence support.

Any change in US policy could cause an uprising in Israel, particularly among the far-right organizations that make up Netanyahu’s coalition government.

Trump briefly referred to Gaza on Thursday, and he referred to the situation as “really bad, very bad.”

Trump only provided the phrase “very, really good talks” with leaders of Arab states and Netanyahu, despite suggesting a peace deal might occur “soon.”

UN chief, top diplomats plead for support for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis

Not just for Gaza and the occupied West Bank, but for the entire region, UNRWA is “irreplaceable” and “indispensable.”

At the UN General Assembly on Thursday, several top diplomats pleaded for political and financial backing for the organization.

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At a meeting held on the sidelines of the summit, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that UNRWA is a “force for stability in the most unstable region of the world.”

Any chance of peace and stability in the area depends on UNRWA. I ask that you give your full support for its work.

Since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023, the agency’s role has been under scrutiny.

UNRWA became one of the main aid distributors in the area as bombing campaigns and a ground invasion caused the Palestinians to flee thousands of them.

The UN organization is now in a major financial crisis, with a budget deficit of $200 million, as a result of the United States’ decision to stop funding.

[Hassan Ammar/AP Photo] A student listens during an English class at a primary school run by UNRWA on June 2.

Ayman Safadi, the foreign minister of Jordan on Thursday, issued a warning that “UNRWA is collapsing.”

“I don’t need to argue UNRWA,” I said. Gaza’s children are suffering because of that, Safadi said.

“UNRWA is argued by the mothers who are watching their children fade before their eyes.” UNRWA is argued by the 600,000 or more students in Gaza who haven’t attended school in two years.

Millions of Palestinians in occupied Palestinian territory and the Middle East receive cash, medical care, education, humanitarian aid, and other services from the UN.

The organization was established in 1949 to provide for the needs of the tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees who had been ethnically expelled from their cities prior to the establishment of the state of Israel.

UNRWA has since been providing assistance to Palestinian refugees who have fled their homes and their kin, who remain stateless refugees.

UNRWA has been under the purview of successive Israeli governments for years, with some claiming to be affiliated with armed groups and distributing anti-Semitic materials.

However, some claim that UNRWA’s efforts to demonize Palestinian refugees who want to return to their homes in contemporary Israel.

Pressure on UNRWA increased following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Israel falsely claimed that UNRWA employees were involved in the attack despite lacking any conclusive proof.

Consequently, several nations halted the organization’s funding. The US has not, despite the fact that many people have since restored UNRWA’s aid.

Tents sit in the courtyard of a school run by UNRWA
On June 23, UNRWA students can be seen using the tents of displaced Palestinians.

At the meeting on Thursday, Safadi explained that UNRWA had been the subject of a “political assassination campaign” well before October 2023, aimed to snag international support for the organization.

He also paid tribute to UNRWA staff members’ sacrifices, who have killed hundreds since Israel’s occupation of Gaza began.

“UnRWA persists, though. The Jordanian diplomat remarked, “It perseveres.”

“UNRWA staff members leave Gaza and attempt to assist those who are buried there.” We must save because of this. We believe UNRWA to be indispensable in this regard. Its position is unchangeable.

Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, for his part, decried the efforts to discredit UNRWA.

He claimed that the Israeli government’s “unsettling pattern of obstructing and violence” includes legal restrictions on UNRWA operations and the closure of UNRWA offices and facilities in East Jerusalem.

Equally alarming are UNRWA’s attempts to delegitimize it through defamation, defamation, and legal harassment, as well as initiatives aimed at replacing it with other humanitarian organizations in Gaza through militarization of aid distribution.

Israel has recently passed laws that forbid contact with the organization and ban the organization from entering the country.

That has also hindered UNRWA’s operations in the occupied East Jerusalem, which has been annexed by Israel.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares announced that Spain will give UNRWA 10 million euros ($11.66 million), increasing the amount that Madrid has contributed to the organization since the start of the conflict to about 60 million euros ($70 million).

The agency needs to be supported financially, according to Albares, and the needs are great.

He further advised nations that oppose UNRWA activities to press for the establishment of a Palestinian state that would care for its own citizens and fulfill its obligations.

Despite the dire state of things in Gaza right now, UNRWA’s Philippe Lazzarini claimed the organization is still active in the area.

Ex-FBI Director Comey says he is ‘innocent’ after US court indictment

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Following his indictment by a US court for allegedly making false statements and obstructing the course of justice, former FBI director James Comey claims innocence.

In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday evening in the US, Comey stated, “My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system, and I am innocent. Let’s have a trial and keep the faith.”

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Comey is accused of lying to the US Senate Judiciary Committee about an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, according to his 2020 statement.

From 2013 to 2017, Comey served as the FBI’s director before being fired by Trump shortly before taking office.

He has since become a well-known critic of the US President.

Following the release of the ex-FBI chief’s indictment, Trump published a celebratory post on Truth Social.

“JUSTICE FOR AMERICA” Trump wrote in the US on Thursday night.

The former FBI chief James Comey is one of the worst people this nation has ever seen, according to the US President.

Comey is the first person Trump has charged with indicting one of his numerous prominent critics.

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun in ‘intimate sighting’ as romance rumours grow

Records executive Scooter Braun and Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney are rumored to be dating, according to reports that they recently shared a room together.

There’s continued speculation about a possible romance between Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun this week. The pair are rumoured to be dating after having bonded at a star-studded wedding earlier in the summer.

Euphoria star Sydney, 28, and record executive Scooter, 44, are said to have got to know each other at the wedding of Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez. The nuptials were held in Italy back in June, with a host of celebrities having been in Venice for the occasion three months ago.

More recently, it has been rumoured that Sydney, who has starred in films like Anyone but You (2023), is dating Scooter, who has managed acts like Justin Bieber. The ongoing speculation has now been further fuelled this week.

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PageSix reports that White Lotus star Sydney and Scooter have fuelled the romance rumours with an “intimate sighting” recently. The pair are said to have been spotted out together for a meal in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Yesterday, Celebrity gossip page Deuxmoi shared a photo on Instagram that’s thought to show them at a restaurant. In an apparent submission that was included in the post, someone told the outlet: “[They are] 1000% dating.”

It’s been reported by PageSix that Sydney and Scooter, who’s also known for an apparent dispute with Taylor Swift over master recordings, bonded at Jeff and Lauren’s wedding. They are said to have later begun a romance.

A source reported to the outlet earlier this month that they had been “casually dating.” The source, according to the article, claimed that the rumored relationship between Sydney and Scooter was “still new.”

Scooter is said to have attended Sydney’s birthday party earlier this month, and she is said to have marked the occasion in Lake Powell. They reportedly shared a weekend together for Labor Day.

The Sun suggested in an article published last week that their apparent romance appears to be going from “casual to serious” lately. Speaking about them, a source told the outlet: “Sydney and Scooter’s romance is hotting up.”

They continued, saying Scooter had just a few weeks prior joined Sydney at birthday parties. He quietly visited her over the weekend to celebrate her birthday in Lake Powell, according to them.

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His presence, according to the source, is a “big deal.” They added that “she’s going full steam ahead and [her] being there for her birthday is a big deal and a sign this could be the real deal” (although the surprise union might have raised eyebrows).

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US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting

For what is anticipated to be a rare gathering, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned senior American military officers from their positions around the world to a meeting next week in Virginia.

The summons was confirmed by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell after being reported in US media on Thursday.

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Hegseth’s instructions to the generals and admirals to meet in Virginia were not immediately known, nor was it what the meeting’s agenda would be.

The US military employs approximately 800 generals and admirals, and these senior officers may be able to command thousands of soldiers, even in troubled overseas.

Most have well-planned schedules that are established weeks in advance. Under the condition of anonymity, a military official informed Reuters that those schedules have since been modified.

The official said that “people are trying to change their plans and see if they have to show up.”

Parnell, who was speaking to his senior military leaders the day before, said “The Secretary of War will be addressed to his senior military leaders” and declined to provide specifics about the meeting.

Trump expressed optimism about Hegseth’s meeting at a signing ceremony held on Thursday, praising the idea.

“I adore it. Trump remarked, “I think it’s fantastic. Let him make friends with world-renowned generals and admirals.

He also made an appearance to understate worries that the event might force military leaders to step down from positions essential to national security. He expressed surprise that the meeting, which was scheduled for Tuesday, had attracted national attention.

Why is that such a big deal, exactly? Trump contacted a reporter. “The fact that we’re getting along with the admirals and generals” Remember that I am the peace’s president. It’s beneficial to connect. It is excellent. You behave in such a negative way.

At the Oval Office meeting, Vice President JD Vance attempted to ignore the expected criticism.

According to Vance, “generals who report to the secretary of war and then to the president of the United States are coming to speak with the secretary of war,” adding that it was “odd” that reporters were asking about it.

He and Hegseth have embarked on a campaign to reimagine the Department of Defense since he took office in January for a second term.

For instance, they fired senior military figures like CQ Brown, a former Air Force general who was the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He stated that there would be an additional 10-percent reduction in the number of general and flag officers throughout the military in addition to the 20-percent reduction in the number of four-star officers he had ordered in May.

Hegseth has also urged the military to halt its diversity initiatives, and several officials have been fired for their alleged responsibilities in these programs.

Hegseth has instead demanded that the military “restore” its “warrior ethos” and increase its “lethality” in order to do so.

Trump signed a decree earlier this month that would make it his policy to refer to the Defense Department as the “Department of War,” as it had been up until 1949.