US President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images ​of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before ‌an attack that killed three U.S. troops there in July.

A recent report in the Wall Street Journal cited unnamed U.S. officials about the ​attack in Jordan. Asked whether he would mention the ​issue at an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi ⁠Jinping, Trump did not directly answer, and instead equated the ​surveillance activities of China and the United States. 

“They basically do ​what we do,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One. “When they say China spies on us, I say you’re right and we spy on ​them too.”

The Chinese and U.S. presidents are expected to meet in ​the United States on September 24, although China has yet to officially confirm ‌that ⁠the meeting will take place.

Trump on Sunday reiterated his view that he has a good relationship with Xi.

“I think he’s behaved reasonably well, and we behave reasonably well,” Trump said as ​he flew back ​to the ⁠United States after a weekend trip to Ireland.

The Wall Street Journal report, which Reuters could not ​immediately verify, said the U.S. officials declined to ​identify ⁠the Chinese entities that supplied the imagery to Iran and did not allege direct involvement by Beijing.

Trump’s comments appeared consistent with ⁠the administration’s ​recent efforts to play down wide-ranging ​tensions between Washington and Beijing, despite U.S. frustration over Beijing’s close ties to ​Tehran.

When the Indian women’s cricket team refused to take the championship trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi during the post-match presentation ceremony on Sunday, it caused a stir at the Women’s Asia Cup final.

After defeating the reigning champions Sri Lanka, the Indian players refused to collect the trophy from the ACC president, despite Naqvi being the main guest at the championship match.

The episode is reminiscent of the Indian men’s cricket team scandal from the previous year, when the players declined to accept the trophy from Naqvi during the presentation ceremony.

On the field, however, India put on a commanding display to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs and win the Women’s Asia Cup for the eighth time in history.

According to an official statement, the Punjab government has implemented Section 144 throughout the province from September 13 to September 17 in order to uphold law and order and guaranty the safety of people and property.

The Punjab Home Department claimed to have received extremely sensitive reports from intelligence and law enforcement agencies suggesting that terrorist groups that were prohibited were allegedly preparing attacks on demonstrations and public events.

The notification forbids meetings of five or more individuals in public areas, on public roadways, and in open spaces.

During the limitation period, demonstrations, sit-ins, public gatherings, and processions will all be prohibited.

It is also forbidden to carry or show any kind of firearm in public.