Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was caught in a viral moment at the United Nations General Assembly after footage appeared to show him scrolling through Instagram Reels on his phone while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was addressing world leaders from the UNGA podium. The footage quickly spread across social media, with online users reacting to the unusual phone moment inside the General Assembly hall. Reports said al-Sharaa appeared to be scrolling and interacting with Instagram content, although the footage alone does not establish exactly what he was viewing or sharing. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a sharply worded UNGA address, challenging US President Donald Trump’s claims of having secured peace in Gaza. Macron pointed to the continued restrictions on humanitarian access and questioned whether diplomatic declarations had translated into meaningful changes on the ground. Reuters reported that Macron said no humanitarian corridor had been reopened despite the proclaimed peace. WATCH

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again landed at the centre of a social media storm after sharing a strongly worded Instagram post targeting what she described as "westernized Indian women" and questioning the idea of "fake independence." Days after her viral comments on Gen Z and protest culture sparked widespread debate, Kangana returned with another controversial message, arguing that independence and freedom must be earned through responsibility and accountability. In her post, she praised women who make difficult and unconventional life choices while taking full responsibility for them, contrasting them with those she claimed seek the appearance of independence without earning it. One of the most controversial parts of her post was the use of the phrase "gutter chap," which immediately drew sharp reactions online and reignited political and social debate. WATCH