Donald Trump has taken aim at French President Emmanuel Macron over immigration and the unrest gripping France, warning that the country’s changing demographics and border policies could have serious consequences. Trump’s reported remark, “Paris will soon be a Muslim city,” has intensified the political debate over immigration, national identity and France’s approach to public security. France is facing mounting pressure following riots that reportedly targeted city halls, public buildings and businesses across several cities. Authorities have stepped up security measures, with mass arrests, curfews and restrictions on public gatherings introduced in affected areas to contain further violence. Reports cited in the coverage put the number of arrests at 2,400, with around 3,000 businesses damaged or looted. WATCH

Chinese President Xi Jinping is returning to India after seven years, with his September 12–13 visit to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit putting the India-China relationship firmly in the global spotlight. The biggest moment could be a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with talks expected to cover the Line of Actual Control, border stability, trade, investment, technology and wider economic ties.