(2025-09-16). UN Inquiry Concludes Israel Is Committing Genocide and Calls for Arms Embargo. truthout.org A United Nations commission of inquiry has determined that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. A 72-page report from the commission cites statements from Israeli officials and a pattern of conduct by the Israeli army as evidence of genocidal intent. The UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel has committed four of the five genocidal acts defined under the 1948 Genocide… |
(2025-09-16). Israel committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry commission. jagonews24.com A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza…
(2025-09-16). 'You dehumanise victims': UN report says Israel committed genocide in Gaza. scmp.com A United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had incited these acts — accusations that Israel called scandalous. | The report came on the same day Israel's defence minister Israel Katz said "Gaza is burning" as a major new ground offensive began.
(2025-09-16). Into the unknown: Gaza City's residents escape Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
At the coastal road linking between Blankets, cooking pots, mattresses, and family photos are stacked on carts and donkey carriages, balanced on shoulders, or clutched tightly in children's arms. Their eyes wander back toward the ruins of…
(2025-09-16). 'Don't name the dead children': powerful new video uses Rosen's 2015 Gaza poem. thecanary.co Save the Children has published a powerful new video to draw attention to the ongoing horror of Israel's slaughter of children in Gaza. Save The Children: silence The video, which asks those who see it to sign the charity's petition for a ban on arms sales to the child-slaughtering occupation, uses the words of Jewish […] | By
(2025-09-16). saw the bodies of Moral injury and mental strain breaking IDF soldiers. haaretz.com Long stints in Gaza's combat zones is leaving many mentally exhausted. Others can no longer take the arbitrary killing. Sources estimate thousands of conscript soldiers have already left the front lines with no intention of going back, with the numbers constantly rising…
(2025-09-16). Friday 9/19: Israel! Stop Killing Palestinians! Stop Starving Gaza!! indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco | Israel Consulate – the central web of the rogue criminal nation…
(2025-09-16). Watch: Woman Kisses, Wink at Policeman during Anti-Israel Protest in Spain. ummid.com A video showing a girl kissing and winking at an anti-Israel and pro-Palestine rally in Spain has gone viral even as Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) have continued indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza.
(2025-09-16). Israeli defense officials warn of civil chaos and disease outbreaks in humanitarian zone. haaretz.com Senior defense officials say the IDF would struggle to provide long-term basic infrastructure to the two million Palestinians in the zone. They do not rule out a scenario in which hundreds of thousands of unarmed Gazans would march to the Israeli border…
(2025-09-16). Why Jewish peoplehood — now, amid Gaza — is more important than ever. haaretz.com 'Peoplehood' is exactly the framework that the grassroots, transnational organizing efforts against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza war desperately need. Ceding the term only strengthens Israel's claim to be the arbiter of all things Jewish…
(2025-09-16). After Bombing 6 Countries This Year, Netanyahu Pins Israeli Isolation on Muslims. truthout.org In a rare admission on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is facing isolation on the world stage after nearly two years of its genocide in Gaza — but didn't acknowledge his own government's role in the situation. At the "Fifty States — One Israel" economic conference hosted by Israel's Finance Ministry, Netanyahu blamed foreign countries and Muslims for Israel'… |
(2025-09-16). Scores Killed As Israel Launches Ground Invasion of Gaza City. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Gaza City residents said they are being subjected to "heavy, relentless" bombardment amid reports that Israel's military has expanded its ground offensive. At least 48 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Tuesday.
(2025-09-16). UN confirms what Palestinians long said: Gaza genocide is real. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza amid new assault. newarab.com 
The UN has confirmed that Israel is The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), which does not speak on behalf of the world body and has faced harsh Israeli criticism, found that "genocide is occurring in Gaza and is continuing to occur", commission chief Navi Pillay announced. | Legal and genocide experts have already concluded there is g…
(2025-09-16). Over 53 Gazans have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire since dawn: Palestinian media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). Israel intensifies ground offensive, declares 'Gaza is burning'. newarab.com 
The escalation came as US Secretary of State Rub…
(2025-09-16). IDF says ground incursion into Gaza City has begun; Netanyahu: at crucial. haaretz.com Military officials said that conditions are set to occupy Gaza City, and that the operation will expand in the coming days, in accordance with a plan approved by ministers. At least 52 Palestinians have been killed, local medical officials said…
(2025-09-16). Global Sumud Flotilla – Interview with Saif Abukeshek. indybay.org Interview with Palestinian activist Saif Abukeshek participating in the 2025 Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza to deliver medicine and food and break the siege.
(2025-09-16). Gazans face psychological torture from Israel's internet warfare. newarab.com 
When your internet cuts, it is a frustrating but temporary inconvenience. But for Gazans, partial-to-complete digital blackouts have become part and parcel of their everyday lives for the last two years. | Israel's ongoing Under these circumstances, Palestinians find themselves in a deadly digital void, unable to reach loved ones, unaware of what is happening outside of their immediate vicinity; it is a…
(2025-09-16). 'Gaza is burning' amid Israel's largest ground offensive. tehrantimes.com Israel launched the main phase of a ground incursion into Gaza City on Tuesday, widening weeks of air, sea, and artillery strikes that killed at least 78 Palestinians in the latest barrage.
(2025-09-16). Thanksgiving to Nakba, genocidal origins bind the US and Israel. newarab.com 
Various shades of red and orange now decorate trees across the Northern Hemisphere, signalling the arrival of autumn. Those same colours highlight brutally different scenes in Gaza, Palestine. Barbaric bombing campaigns are reminding citizens of the first days of the ongoing genocide, and the Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, where many of these weapons are designed and manufactured, a well-known holiday is approa…
(2025-09-16). UN's Albanese: Gaza 'genocide' complicity 'shame of our time'. newarab.com 
A "Far too many states continue to look away, normalise the suffering and even profit from it,"
(2025-09-16). Ben Gvir Calls for 'Luxury Neighborhood' for Israel Police To Be Built on Ruins of Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Monday that he wanted to build a "luxurious" neighborhood for Israeli police on the ruins of Gaza and repeated his calls for the settlement of Jews and the expulsion of Palestinians from the Strip, The Times of Israel has reported. "We will finish the mission, occupy …
(2025-09-16). Al-Qassam fighters targeted a Zionist personnel carrier with a "Yassin 105" missile in northern Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip on July 25, 2025: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). 'We can hear their screams': Israel pummels Gaza City after US backs offensive. scmp.com Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses said, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas. | Rubio showed no daylight between himself and Netanyahu on a visit to Jerusalem on Monday, saying Israel could "count on our unwavering support" for its military push in the devastated Palestinian territory.
(2025-09-16). Norway to give profits from Israel game to MSF work in Gaza. newarab.com 
Money pledged to humanitarian work in Gaza from ticket sales at a The Norwegian Football Association on Monday announced its choice of a partnership with the Nobel Peace Prize-winning health NGO ahead of the sold-out 11 October game in Oslo. It's likely to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. | "The money is earmarked for…
(2025-09-16). Palestinian Christians at Chicago conference ask fellow believers to stand against Gaza war. anabaptistworld.org Earlier this year, Lydia El-Sayegh got the good news that her beloved grandmother was able to escape from Gaza. While thankful her relative was no longer in a war zone, the news was bittersweet. "It's a blessing and a tragedy," said the 25-year-old El-Sayegh, sitting on a bench outside of Parkview Community Church in Chicago's …
(2025-09-16). Informe de la ONU denuncia que Israel comete genocidio en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Según el informe de la Comisión Internacional Independiente de Investigación de la ONU presentado en Ginebra, las fuerzas israelíes habrían ejecutado cuatro de los cinco actos definidos en la Convención para la Prevención y la Sanción del Delito de Genocidio de 1948: asesinatos masivos, daños físicos y psicológicos graves, condiciones de vida diseñadas para destruir a la población y medidas destinadas a impedir nacimientos.
(2025-09-16). Experts commissioned by UN conclude Israel committing genocide in Gaza. haaretz.com 'The Commission finds that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza,' said chair of the panel commissioned by the UN. 'It is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention'…
(2025-09-16). 53 Palestinians martyred, including 37 in Gaza City, by Israeli attacks since dawn on Tuesday: medical sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). Mass pro-Gaza protest blocks final stage of Spanish Vuelta cycling race. wsws.org The unprecedented cancellation of the final stage of Spain's Vuelta a España on Sunday has reverberated internationally, underscoring mass opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-16). Heavy bombing in Gaza City after Rubio backs Israel. jagonews24.com Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses told AFP, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas.
(2025-09-16). Israel murders three more Gaza journalists and dozens of civilians. thecanary.co 
Israel has murdered three more Palestinian journalists in airstrikes on residential areas in Gaza City: • Mohammed al-Kouifi, a reporter working for Safa News Agency and AI-Aqsa TV • Ayman Haniyeh, a photographer and broadcast engineer working for AI-Manara Media Agency and • Iman al-Zamili, a journalist working for the Palestine News Network. Israel: massacring […] | By
(2025-09-16). Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israeli airstrikes on offices of two Yemeni newspapers, 26 September and Yemen, have claimed the lives of 32 journalists and media staff. The attacks, which Israel has acknowledged, are seen as deliberate attempts to silence the media and intimidate the Yemeni people, drawing widespread condemnation from analysts and human rights observers.
(2025-09-16). Gaza Bound Global Sumud Flotilla Is More Than A Boat. ummid.com Sumud and other Gaza flotillas are vital pieces of an intricate global process that will ultimately lead to Israel's profound isolation on the international stage — a process that has already begun with considerable success.
(2025-09-16). Thursday 9/18: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-09-16). From Doha to Gaza City, Netanyahu keeps moving the goalposts. haaretz.com His most consistent strategy has been to buy time — shifting Israeli demands, favoring continued military operations over ending the war, and keeping negotiations alive, whether substantive or for show…
(2025-09-16). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-09-16). Pezeshkian: Islamic Unity Only Path to Stop Zionist Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the recent Israeli attack on Qatar proved that no Muslim country is safe from the Zionist regime's crimes, stressing that the only effective response is unity of the Islamic Ummah to confront Israel's terrorism and end its genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-16). Condemning Israeli attacks is not enough, course of action must be adopted: Ishaq Dar. gnnhd.tv 
He says that time has come to ensure an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza…
(2025-09-16). 'Gaza is burning': Israel launches Gaza City ground offensive. scmp.com The Israeli military has launched its long-awaited ground offensive in Gaza City, after heavy overnight strikes on the territory's major metropolis. | Following orders from political leadership, Israeli troops have "expanded the ground operation into the Hamas stronghold, Gaza City", a spokesman said on Tuesday. | Israel's Security Cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza City in August.
(2025-09-16). Arabic leaflets meant for Gaza City by Israeli army blown into Ashkelon due to wind conditions: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). Israel Says 'Gaza Is Burning' as Ground Offensive Begins. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel announced the beginning of its planned ground operation into Gaza City, stating that "Gaza is burning," as military forces aim to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have instructed residents to flee the area. Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasized the military's aggression in targeting Hamas, while Prime Minister Netanyahu linked the operation …
(2025-09-16). Nearly 3,000 aid seekers killed by Israel in Gaza: report. newarab.com 
A year-long investigation by The New Humanitarian outlet found that 2,957 people were killed between January 2024, three months after the war began, and 9…
(2025-09-16). Declassified UK investigation forces Labour to bar Israeli soldiers from training in UK. thecanary.co 
An investigation by Declassified UK (DCUK), and testimony by its author to the Peace and Justice Project's 'Gaza Tribunal' appear to have forced the UK government to 'bar' Israeli soldiers from training in the UK. Declassified: forcing change over Israeli soldiers in the UK DCUK investigative journalist John McEvoy told the tribunal that not only […] | By
(2025-09-16). IDF chief scolds Netanyahu government ahead of Gaza City takeover: get a hostage. haaretz.com According to Channel 13, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir asked political officials in a Sunday discussion, 'Why is the negotiations team not travelling the entire world to bring a deal? Why are you in the country? Go bring a deal by force!'…
(2025-09-16). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org
(2025-09-16). Can the UN GA End Israel's Occupation? consortiumnews.com The General Assembly is not powerless in the face of genocide. It can recommend one or more of six concrete measures based on the GA's own precedents, writes Mona Ali Khalil. By Mona Ali Khalil PassBlue With illegal settlements rising and settler…
(2025-09-16). Memorial sign for genocide victims unveiled in Trostenets near Minsk. eng.belta.by In the run-up to the Day of People's Unity, a memorial signs was unveiled on the grounds of the former death camp Trostenets to honor the victims of the genocide.
(2025-09-16). AUKUS four years on: 'Ghost sharks' and genocide complicity. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). SATIRE: Report: You To Be Fired For Reading This Headline About Charlie Kirk. theonion.com NEW YORK—Insisting your fate was sealed the moment you clicked the link, a report released Tuesday found that you will be fired for reading this headline about Charlie Kirk. "Shortly after you navigated to this article, your IP address was logged and your supervisor approved the decision to remove you from your position," the report …
(2025-09-16). Risk of severe dengue epidemic in 10 cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. gnnhd.tv 
Met Dept has strongly advised all stakeholders to take precautionary measures immediately to prevent the threat of dengue…
(2025-09-16). President: Iran Committed to Deepening Strategic Ties with Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted Iran's determination to expand and elevate relations with Lebanon, describing bilateral ties as grounded in truth, justice, and mutual respect.
(2025-09-16). Knowledge-based companies to attend ITEX in Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation will participate in the 4th International Telecommunications and Information Technology Exhibition and Conference (ITEX), scheduled to take place from September 25 to 28 in Baghdad, Iraq.
(2025-09-16). Syria begins first parliamentary election of post-Assad era. newarab.com 
Voting for the 210-member People's Assembly will continue through to Saturday, with MPs selected by local electoral colleges rather than individual voters under a new system introduced by President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government. | The committees will elect two-thirds of the assembly, while Al-Sharaa will handpick the rem…
(2025-09-16). Doha Attack: UNSC calls out Israel without naming it. ummid.com In yet another example showing how the UN Security Council works under pressure, it condemned Israel for its airstrikes on Doha, Qatar but it did so without naming it.
(2025-09-16). CPJ, partners urge Cambodia to release 2 journalists charged with treason. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined eight local and regional organizations in calling on Cambodian authorities to release journalists Pheap Phara and Phon Sopheap and drop all charges against them. The two were detained on July 31 after reporting on a Cambodia-Thailand border dispute and later charged under Section 445 of the criminal code, which covers treason…
(2025-09-16). PM Shehbaz meets Iranian President, emphasizes unity of Muslim Ummah. gnnhd.tv 
He said that Doha Summit has given a clear and united message to Israel…
(2025-09-16). India and Mauritius Reinforce Ties Amid High-Level Meetings. devdiscourse.com In a series of significant diplomatic engagements, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, Sonia Gandhi, and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hosted the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in the national capital. This meeting, part of Ramgoolam's official visit, underscored the robust ties between India and Mauritius.
(2025-09-16). In the Aftermath of Israel's Assault, Feminists in Iran Chart a Path Forward. truthout.org As we mark the third anniversary of Jina (Mahsa) Amini's death in Iran and the uprising that sparked the global Woman, Life, Freedom movement, the voices that courageously challenged authoritarianism at home find themselves navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. In response to the June 2025 war between Israel and Iran, mainstream media outlets — both Persian-language and… |
(2025-09-16). political turmoil remains on full display. globalvoices.org 
(2025-09-16). China, U.S. reach basic consensus on TikTok. ecns.cn Top negotiators from Beijing and Washington, led respectively by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, conducted "candid, in-depth and constructive" communication on economic and trade issues of common concern starting on Sunday.
(2025-09-16). Fort Bragg horrors expose dark underbelly of post-9/11 warfare. responsiblestatecraft.org In 2020 and 2021, 109 U.S. soldiers died at Fort Bragg, the largest military base in the country and the central location for the key Special Operations Units in the American military. Only four of them were on overseas deployments. The others died stateside, mostly of drug overdoses, violence, or suicide. The situation has hardly improved. It was recently
(2025-09-16). Hong Kong must update its sexual offence laws to empower survivors. scmp.com As Hong Kong prepares for a likely public consultation on reforming the Crimes Ordinance, the urgent need to update our outdated sexual offence laws has never been clearer. Just months ago, in July, a scandal at the University of Hong Kong erupted when a law student allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create deepfake pornography targeting over 20 students and teachers, exposing the city's legal vulnerabilities. | This is not an isolated issue. Hong Kong's sexual offence laws date back…
(2025-09-16). WATCH: Germany's Israel Obsession. consortiumnews.com Germany has become one of the world's most repressive states in cracking down on legitimate speech in support of Palestine, empowering the far-right in the process, says Antony Lowenstein in his latest documentary. By Antony Loewenstein Substack Since Oct. 7,…
(2025-09-16). Hundreds attend funeral services of slain Yemeni reporters. newarab.com 
Hundreds attended funeral services Tuesday for 31 Yemeni journalists who were The strikes last Wednesday followed a drone launched by the In Yemen, do…
(2025-09-16). Iran Submits Draft Resolution to Ban Attacks on Peaceful Nuclear Facilities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran, together with a group of allied nations, has submitted a draft resolution aimed at prohibiting all forms of attack or threat of attack against nuclear sites and facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
(2025-09-16). Migration of The Prophet's Companions to Abyssinia. ummid.com During this extremely difficult and distressing time, the Prophet Muhammad (saws) advised his persecuted and helpless companions (ra) to migrate to Abyssinia (Habsha—Ethiopia).
(2025-09-16). MAPNA starts building first H-class gas power plant. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has begun construction of its first H-class gas power plant in the capital's Tarasht district, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said on Tuesday, as the country presses ahead with expanding power generation capacity.
(2025-09-16). Lukashenko highlights importance of military training, exercises. eng.belta.by By conducting the planned Belarusian-Russian exercise Zapad 2025, Belarus is not threatening anyone; it is training its military so they are skilled in everything, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-09-16). Merri-bek Council renews call to sanction Israel, fly Palestinian flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Trump's war on culture: The authoritarian logic of "Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again" wsws.org Trump's Executive Order imposes authoritarian aesthetics for buildings, codifies kitsch and signals a broader assault on cultural freedom.
(2025-09-16). Iran, Saudi Arabia Call for Islamic Unity to Counter Israel, Defend Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president and the crown prince of Saudi Arabia stressed that solidarity among Muslim nations is essential to deter the Zionist regime's attacks and safeguard the sovereignty and dignity of the Islamic Ummah.
(2025-09-16). Bangladesh face do-or-die test against Afghanistan's spinners. jagonews24.com Bangladesh will walk into Abu Jayed Stadium on Tuesday knowing the math is brutally simple. Beat Afghanistan or pack the bags. Even then, their fate will hang on other results…
(2025-09-16). High-level flood hits Sukkur Barrage. gnnhd.tv 
The floodwaters have also hit the protective embankments in Khairpur…
(2025-09-16). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-09-16). Lebanon: Ensure Draft Media Law Upholds Free Expression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Newspapers displayed at a kiosk in Beirut, Lebanon, March 23, 2016. | © 2016 Joseph Eid/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — Lebanon's parliament should ensure that a draft media law it is considering upholds the right to freedom of expression, 14 Lebanese and international rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, said today. This includes decriminalizing defamation, blasphemy, insult, and criticism of public officials; prohibiting pretrial detention in speech-related violations; and removing onerous restrictions on the establishment of media outlets. The parliament'
(2025-09-16). Israeli settlers plan Charlie Kirk West Bank memorial. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Global Shares Reach Record Highs Amid Rate Cut Expectations. devdiscourse.com Global shares soared to record heights as investors heavily bought into U.S. assets, driven by the anticipation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. In contrast, European equities faced a downturn, with many believing that the European Central Bank will maintain its borrowing rates, potentially impacting rate-sensitive banks and insurers.
(2025-09-16). California Caves to Oil Industry With Health, Environmental Rollbacks. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 13, 2025 — The California legislature today passed a bill that greenlights tens of thousands of new oil and gas drilling permits in Kern County over the next decade with no further environmental review. Senate Bill 237 passed as a last minute "gut and amend" measure at the end of the legislative session, truncating public participation. It was one of several bills that roll back environmental and health protections this session.
(2025-09-16). As Prisons Deal With Heat Waves, Climate Crisis Makes Abolition Even More Urgent. truthout.org When Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana almost two decades ago, guards in a New Orleans jail panicked. With no guidance from management or the state and a rapidly worsening storm building around them, they abandoned hundreds of incarcerated people in their cells while floodwaters rose, forcing them to drink the putrid water that seeped into their cells. Back then, it was an exception. Now… |
(2025-09-16). Iraq to boost oil exports via proposed pipeline to Oman. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government signed new energy agreements this week to increase oil production, develop alternative Nea…
(2025-09-16). China drops latest trade anchor in Latin America with new service to Peru megaport. scmp.com China has launched its first direct break-bulk shipping service to Peru's Chancay port, as it steps up its trade, investment and influence in Latin America. | A vessel operated by Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers departed last week from Suzhou in eastern Jiangsu province on its maiden voyage to the strategic gateway, with the journey expected to take about 32 days in total, according to local media outlet Suzhou Daily.
(2025-09-16). After Five Decades, It Comes to This: The PNG-Australia Pukpuk Treaty. dissidentvoice.org It's clearer than ever: the Albanese government is continuing its efforts to shut out China in wooing and seducing island states across vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Bilateral security treaties are being pursued as a matter of urgency. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has, for instance, stated that he is open to closer defence ties …
(2025-09-16). Usos medicinales del diente de león. cubadebate.cu El diente de león, sin dudas, es una especie que ha sido utilizada para tratar no pocas enfermedades. Las monografías de plantas medicinales de la Organización Mundial de la Salud plantean que toda la planta se utiliza para promover la diuresis, incrementar la secreción biliar, estimular el apetito y tratar la dispepsia.
(2025-09-16). The $1 trillion truth: Coalition to blame for Australia's soaring debt. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-16). NADRA to launch facial recognition for elderly facing fingerprint issues. gnnhd.tv 
Juvenile card issued to those under 18 years of age is valid for up to 18 years…
(2025-09-16). Trump to file $15bn defamation lawsuit against New York Times. gnnhd.tv 
Publications have harmed Trump's business and personal reputation…
(2025-09-16). Pollution is Driving Climate Disasters And The Government Plans to Stop Tracking it. capitalbnews.org 
Homes in Jefferson County, Texas, still bear the scars of Hurricane Harvey: black and blue tarps cling to rooftops. Families in historically Black neighborhoods navigate a slow, unequal recovery from the 2017 storm, and in 2022, the federal government found that the state discriminated against Black and Hispanic residents when doling out flood mitigation funds. …
(2025-09-16). Belarus' customs service signs five cooperation agreements in 2025. eng.belta.by In 2025, the State Customs Committee of Belarus signed five cooperation agreements, Chairman of the committee Vladimir Orlovsky said in an interview with the the First News TV Channel.
(2025-09-16). The iPhone Air's battery pack is slim, but not as slim as the iPhone Air. gnnhd.tv 
Apple's chunky old MagSafe Battery Pack was beloved by a subset of iPhone owners, and now the company is bringing it back and slimming it down for the iPhone Air. I took a first look at the battery pack this afternoon, and it has a significantly slimmer desig…
(2025-09-16). Selected Articles: Increasing Crime and Militarization of Security in Belgium, Collapse of Western Social Order? globalresearch.ca 
By Belgian Minister of Security and Home Affairs Bernard Quintin announced a new security plan last week that includes the deployment …
(2025-09-16). California 175 – 1850 Compromise: Our ongoing journey towards a paid Juneteenth Holiday. indybay.org President George Washington signed just two pieces of slavery related legislation: the 1793 Fugitive Slave Law, which guaranteed the right of slaveholders to recover escaped slaves across state lines, and the 1794 Slave Trade Act, which restricted U.S. participation in the trafficking of human cargo. 1850 Compromise established the State of California and expanded Chattel Slavery impacts throughout America.
(2025-09-16). Earthquake hits areas of Punjab including Multan. gnnhd.tv 
Magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 4.8 on the Richter scale…
(2025-09-16). 2025 Liangma River International Waterfront Art Season kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn The Flamenco Dance Company of Madrid, Spain, performed the classic opera Carmen on Monday, marking the opening of the 2025 Liangma River International Waterfront Art Season.
(2025-09-16). 40 fuel tankers burned in al Qaeda-linked attack in Mali. newarab.com 
At least 40 fuel tankers were destroyed in After the insurgent group, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (
(2025-09-16). Decades of campaigns behind Great Koala National Park, NSW logging moratorium. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Belarus to designate Bereza Kartuska as national site of memory for victims of Polish occupation. eng.belta.by Belarus' patriotic forces, including public organizations, associations, | political parties, proposed to designate the memorial zone of the | former Bereza Kartuska concentration camp a national site of memory for | the victims of the Polish occupation at a rally in Beryoza on 15…
(2025-09-16). Trump Greenlit a Deadly Covert Operation in 2019 That Further Poisoned U.S.-North Korean Relations. covertactionmagazine.com During the 2024 presidential election campaign, Kamala Harris and other Democrats ridiculed Donald Trump for supposedly having cozied up to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. While Trump did meet with Kim, new disclosures reveal that he also ordered an illegal and deadly SEAL Team 6 covert operation into North Korea that further poisoned U.S.-North …
(2025-09-16). Romanian government imposes sweeping austerity program. wsws.org Aligning itself with the global shift of the ruling class toward militarism and attacks on the working class, the Romanian government is dismantling social and democratic rights won through generations of struggle.
(2025-09-16). Sushila Karki takes oath as interim PM in Nepal. ummid.com Sushila Karki has been sworn in Friday September 12, 2025 as the Interim Prime Minister amid fragile peace in Nepal.
(2025-09-16). Trump 'honoured' to slap New York Times with US$15 billion lawsuit. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a US$15 billion lawsuit for defamation and libel against The New York Times, days after the newspaper released articles on his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. | The move comes after Trump threatened last week to sue the Times for its reporting related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing given to Epstein.
(2025-09-16). Starmer's office slams Musk's 'inflammatory' speech at rally. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Up to 150,000 people
(2025-09-16). Belarus officially notified of detention of its national in Poland over UAV incident. eng.belta.by Poland has officially notified the Republic of Belarus of the detention of a Belarusian citizen in Poland. The individual is suspected of flying a drone in a restricted flight zone and posing a threat to security and public order.
(2025-09-16). 20 Bangladeshi cos showcase textile expertise at Texworld Paris 2025. jagonews24.com Bangladesh has officially landed on the global sustainable fashion stage with 20 leading textile and apparel manufacturers showcasing their innovation, ethical production, and green manufacturing capabilities at Texworld, Apparel Sourcing & Leatherworld Paris 2025, which opened on Spetember 15 at the Paris—Le Bourget Exhibition Centre.
(2025-09-16). The iPhone 17 Pro's orange is good — and well-timed. gnnhd.tv 
Apple just announced arguably its boldest Pro iPhone color ever: the new "cosmic orange" for the iPhone 17 Pro. And to my surprise, I think it looks really good. In choosing a bold hue as its hero shade for the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple also seems to have nailed o…
(2025-09-16). Israel lobby summit calls on councils to silence criticism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Laura Loomer attacks leftist organizations over Charlie Kirks assassination. indybay.org Laura Loomer falsely claims that the left is a national security threat!
(2025-09-16). Lukashenko wants defense enterprises to learn how to force any drone off target. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "We should learn how to force any drone operating on any frequency off its target. It is our heritage. We should know how to do it. The world has learned how to do it. It is our task."
(2025-09-16). Wang Yi calls for continued development of China-Poland comprehensive strategic partnership. ecns.cn China is willing to continue deepening strategic mutual trust and enhancing strategic cooperation with Poland, and to jointly promote the continuous development of the China-Poland comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
(2025-09-16). Iran exports advanced gas turbine to Russia for first time. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has exported an advanced gas turbine to Russia for the first time, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said on Tuesday, marking a milestone for the country's power industry despite Western sanctions.
(2025-09-16). Iran, Pakistan sign 13 co-op MOUs in joint economic committee meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Pakistan inked 13 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) at the end of the 22nd meeting of the two countries' Joint Economic Committee, in Tehran on Tuesday.
(2025-09-16). North Korea Denounces US, South Korean and Japanese Nuclear War Games. news.antiwar.com Originally published at Judgenap.com and reprinted with permission Pyongyang issued a harsh statement condemning trilateral war games led by the US. The US, Japan, and South Korea kicked off the Iron Mace and Freedom Edge military drills on Monday. Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea said on Saturday, …
(2025-09-16). Saturday 9/20: An Evening in Solidarity With Heroic Political Prisoners: Remembrance & Revolt. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-09-16). Defense Ministry: All tasks have been accomplished during the Zapad 2025 exercise. eng.belta.by Pavel Muraveiko said: "We have accomplished all the tasks we have set for ourselves. Among significant events I can mention the planning and the consideration of the application of non-strategic nuclear weapons, evaluation and deployment of a mobile missile complex Oreshnik."
(2025-09-16). DAILY MEMO: Car Wash Workers With Legal Status Have Their Papers Thrown Out by Agents Who Arrest First, Verify Later. lataco.com Over the weekend, ICE raids spread from Wilmington and Long Beach to Santa Ana, Downey, and Panorama City, with incidents of agents pointing rifles, rejecting legal documents, and detaining workers at car washes and Home Depots. Meanwhile, immigrant communities reeled from the death of deported mother Estela Ramos Baten, the abduction of a Chicago day laborer suing police, and mounting controversy over Trump's shifting immigration policies at home and abroad.
(2025-09-16). Cristiano Ronaldo conferred 2024-25 Golden Boot. ummid.com Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al Nassr Captain admired by fans as CR7, has been conferred with the 2024-25 Golden Boot Award Sunday September 14, 2025.
(2025-09-16). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-16). Abigail Boyd: Ableism behind failure to meet housing accessibility standards. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). China is quietly saving the world from climate change. asiatimes.com 
The People's Republic of China is still the world's biggest single source of environmental harm. China overfishes the world's oceans, blasts mercury and nitrous oxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, and dumps plastic waste into the sea. It has made progress on many of these problems, but when you're the biggest global manufacturer, it's very hard not also to be the biggest global …
(2025-09-16). Austin school district latest target in wave of Texas school closures and cutbacks. wsws.org The prospect of extensive school closures looms over the Austin Independent School District (AISD) after nearly a third of its schools received failing marks from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
(2025-09-16). E China's Zhejiang opens new maritime export route for NEVs to Middle East. ecns.cn The Panama-flagged ro-ro ship, "Forest Glory," set sail on Monday from Wenzhou Port in east China's Zhejiang Province, carrying 400 Chinese-brand NEVs to Dubai. This voyage marks the official launch of a new sea route from Wenzhou to the Middle East and the first dedicated ro-ro shipping route for NEV exports since the establishment of Wenzhou Port. It is a new logistics channel for Chinese NEVs to reach international markets.
(2025-09-16). California governor to sign bill restricting Palestine in school. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). SATIRE: Cornell Students Skin, Butcher Dead Bear In Dorm. theonion.com 
Two Cornell students killed a 120-pound black bear before bringing its carcass into a communal kitchen in their dormitory to skin and process it, with the undergrads having valid hunting licenses and not appearing to run afoul of the law. What do you think?
(2025-09-16). TN NEET UG 2025 Second Round Counselling: Registration Starts. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has started through its official website tnmedicalselection.net Online Registration of the students wishing to participate in TN MBBS / BDS Second Round Counselling for NEET UG 2025 based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2025-26.
(2025-09-16). Ang Mo Kio & Jurong Pest Management: Prevent Issues Before They Spread. indybay.org ORIGIN Exterminators offers decades of local experience, science-led solutions, and a professional, amiable staff that produces results quickly.
(2025-09-16). Qatar Bombing: Sans Military Strength, Financial Power is Worthless. ummid.com Financial power – no matter how considerable, is worthless without military strength, which Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other Arab States lack…
(2025-09-16). UK PM condemns Musk's 'fight or die' comments during anti-immigration rally. scmp.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned "dangerous" comments by Elon Musk after the X and Tesla owner told an anti-immigration rally that violence is coming to Britain and they must fight or die. But the UK government resisted opposition calls to sanction Musk for the remarks. | Starmer on Monday denounced the violence that took place on the fringes of Saturday's 100,000 or more strong "Unite the Kingdom" demonstration in London organised by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson.
(2025-09-16). Presidente ecuatoriano decreta estado de excepción ante protestas por alza del diésel. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, decretó este martes estado de excepción en las provincias de Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Azuay, Bolívar, Cotopaxi, y Santo Domingo, ante las protestas por la eliminación del subsidio de diésel. La decisión del mandatario se extenderá por 60 días y se basa en el argumento de grave conmoción interna.
(2025-09-16). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Tuesday 16 September 2025 Aries ‚ôà Work: The Virgo Moon reins in your fire in this horoscope, forcing you to swap sprinting for strategising. At work, you'll find value in […] | By
(2025-09-16). Latin America and the Caribbean Sovereign Zone or Vassal Region? globalresearch.ca It is difficult to overstate the insanity of the ruling elites of the collective West.
(2025-09-16). Apple iPhone 17 Pre-order Begins, Check Offers. ummid.com Leading smartphone brand Apple has started for the Indian buyers pre-order of its recently launched iPhone 17 smartphones through its website and online stores.
(2025-09-16). Zelensky urges European air defence umbrella amid attacks on civilians. scmp.com Russian forces bombarded the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with rockets overnight, killing a man, injuring at least 18 and triggering a number of fires, officials said on Tuesday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged European leaders to make the continent safe by building an ambitious air defence umbrella. | With the war grinding on since Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbour began in February 2022, there has been no let-up in strikes on civilian areas of Ukraine and Moscow's…
(2025-09-16). Zepto and ClearTax Join Forces to Simplify Tax Filing for Gig Workers. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move to aid gig economy stakeholders, quick commerce firm Zepto announced a partnership with ClearTax on Tuesday. This initiative offers income tax return filing services to its delivery personnel, resulting in over Rs 1.5 crore in refunds thus far. The service has seen a 49 percent uptake among Zepto's delivery partners, many of whom are filing returns for the first time via ClearTax's innovative WhatsApp-based platform.
(2025-09-16). How low oil prices turned Trump's call to 'drill, baby, drill' into a pipe dream. grist.org When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to " In the months since, he has opened up vast stretches of public lands and U.S. oceans for drilling and reduced the royalty rates that companies must pay for extracting oil and gas in those areas. His administration h…
(2025-09-16). Iran Stresses Need for Other Side's Determination to Resume Nuclear Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — While regional countries are actively supporting efforts to restart nuclear negotiations with Tehran, the crucial factor remains the determination of the other side to engage in discussions based on mutual interests, free from threats, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-09-16). Iran President Meets Saudi Crown Prince, Urges Islamic Unity to Counter Regional Threats. english.almanar.com.lb 
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that unity among Islamic countries could serve as a powerful deterrent against any aggression. In a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, Pezeshkian emphasized the critical role of major Muslim nations in safeguarding the Islamic world. Both sides held talks on the sidelines of an emergency …
(2025-09-16). Belarusian diplomat: West imposes sanctions to force political change in targeted countries. eng.belta.by The West imposes sanctions to force a change in political course in the | targeted countries, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the UN Office | in Geneva Larisa Belskaya said on the sidelines of the 60th session of…
(2025-09-16). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-09-16). Tell to Stop Spraying Cancer-Causing Pesticides Near Schools and Homes. indybay.org Corporations like Driscoll's and California Giant Berry Farms spray an estimated 5,060 acres of cancer-causing pesticides in the Pajaro Valley EVERY YEAR, including near schools and homes where children spend most of their time.
(2025-09-16). Chinese envoy meets Jamaat chief, discusses bilateral, party-level ties. jagonews24.com Yao Wen, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Bangladesh, met with Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, at his residence in Bashundhara on Tuesday, September 16.
(2025-09-16). Adani Group Files Defamation Suit Against Journalists Over Alleged False Claims. devdiscourse.com A magistrate's court in Gandhinagar has called for the personal appearance of journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar following defamation complaints lodged by the Adani Group. The case alleges that the journalists disseminated misleading information, damaging the business conglomerate's reputation.
(2025-09-16). FAO, Mashhad University cooperate to improve saffron quality. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) have signed a letter of agreement (LoA) to strengthen procedures for how saffron is tested, processed, and marketed.
(2025-09-16). Jordan's pension reforms leave elderly widows in poverty. newarab.com 
The autumn of 2022 was different for Umm Mahmoud, after she found out her At first, she didn't understand what had happened. She told The New Arab she received a bank letter which shocked her, stating that only 102 "I called my daughter and told her that they had deducted a lot from me, but she told me what I had received…
(2025-09-16). Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israel strike. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Rubio, on a brief, hastily arranged stop in Doha, shook hands with the emir, Visiting just as Israel launched its ground offen…
(2025-09-16). Ecosocialism 2025 helps strengthen struggles for a just world. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). GV Insight: Bridging Asia's climate divide. globalvoices.org 
(2025-09-16). Judge Dismisses Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione. truthout.org A judge in New York City on Tuesday threw out a pair of charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December of last year while he walked down a street in Manhattan. Judge Gregory Carro did not throw out the entirety of the murder charges against Mangione, but said two of the most serious charges — murder in the first degree as a crime of… |
(2025-09-16). New plan to protect public from extreme heat in UAE. gnnhd.tv 
Modern data on extreme heat, humidity, and air pollution will be shared…
(2025-09-16). Russia warns Europe of retaliation if frozen assets are seized. newarab.com 
The US and its allies
(2025-09-16). Mocking those who threaten people for mocking Charlie Kirk. indybay.org Mocking image of Charlie Kirk or image expressing freedom of speech?>
(2025-09-16). Apple's newest health-tracking features are coming to older watches. gnnhd.tv Apple just announced a bunch of new health tracking features alongside its new smartwatch lineup — but you might not need to upgrade your device to get access to them. With the launch of watchOS 26 next week, Apple will bring hypertension notifications, live …
(2025-09-16). Iran victim to US unilateralism, dangerous Israeli adventures: FM Araghchi. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). US 'pivot to Asia' never happened and likely never will. asiatimes.com 
More than a decade after President Barack Obama first announced America's "pivot to Asia" in 2011, it's time for an honest autopsy of what was supposed to be the defining strategic reorientation of the 21st century. What we find is a textbook case of strategic overreach meeting geopolitical reality—a familiar pattern for anyone who has …
(2025-09-16). Policies of Qatar, other countries isolated Israel: Netanyahu. gnnhd.tv 
He stated that Iran tried to destroy Israel by imposing a blockade…
(2025-09-16). Industrial cooperation within SCO. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of a tariff war and instability in the global economy, industrial cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries is gaining particular importance.
(2025-09-16). Fluoridation Risky to Fetus & Babies. indybay.org Fluoride chemicals added public water supplies to reduce tooth decay (fluoridation) poses an unnecessary risk of cognitive brain deficits to the fetus and young infants, report researchers in Annual Review of Public Health ("Health Risks and Benefits of Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and Infancy," April 2025).
(2025-09-16). North Korea declares nuclear statehood 'permanently enshrined'. newarab.com 
"Recently, at a meeting of the
(2025-09-16). Locals besiege Bagerhat election office over JS boundary. jagonews24.com Leaders and activists of the All-Party Joint Committee have surrounded the district election office in Bagerhat, demanding that all four parliamentary seats in the district be retained.
(2025-09-16). Extortion, tender rigging and broker syndicates paralyse DMCH. jagonews24.com Bangladesh's largest and most critical public healthcare facility is no longer just a place of healing. It has become a battleground of extortion, tender manipulation, and organised broker syndicates that prey on patients, intimidate doctors, and paralyse medical services all while authorities turn a blind eye.
(2025-09-16). Rachel And Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Earlier today.
(2025-09-16). After Israel targets Hamas in Qatar, could Turkey be next. newarab.com 
Israel's Considering this willingness to attack Hamas in Qatar, Israel could conceivably follow that
(2025-09-16). In violation of members' vote, Long Island Rail Road unions call off a strike, appealing for intervention from Trump. wsws.org In appealing to Trump, the union chiefs have aligned themselves with the would-be dictator, who is preparing to deploy troops all over the country, including New York City, to crush resistance in the working class.
(2025-09-16). Gold price surges again, reaches all-time high. gnnhd.tv 
Price of per tola gold has increased by Rs4,700…
(2025-09-16). Frontline lifelines: Putting grassroots first in global health aid. asiatimes.com 
In a jungle hut on the Thailand-Myanmar border, a rice cooker hissed in the corner — not to make rice, but to sterilize surgical instruments. There was no electricity or medical equipment. Only the hum of a generator, the sharp scent of iodine, and the quiet defiance of a Burmese doctor who refused to let …
(2025-09-16). Who is Fuelling Israeli Bombers — Azerbaijan and Turkey. ummid.com It would be too much to say that Erdogan is taking revenge on Arabs for their revolt against the Ottoman Empire at the height of the World War I in 1916, but the game he is playing in the region exposes his ambition.
(2025-09-16). US Acts as "Judge, Jury, and Executioner" in Venezuelan Boat Strikes. truthout.org On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. bombed a boat in international waters, killing three people. The attack was the second to target what the Trump administration claims are drug smugglers from Venezuela. A previous strike on another boat killed 11 people. In a third incident, the U.S. Navy raided a fishing boat in Venezuelan waters, detaining nine fishermen for eight hours. |
(2025-09-16). Health Adviser off to Singapore for medical treatment. jagonews24.com Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has left Dhaka for Singapore to undergo medical treatment. She departed on a midnight flight on Monday and is scheduled to return on the night of September 17.
(2025-09-16). The Fog of Information War. Greg Guma. globalresearch.ca The arrest of Kristina Berster looked like another opportunity for government agencies and private organizations already promoting an overwhelming "counterterrorist" response.
(2025-09-16). Nation's growth steady amid headwinds. ecns.cn China's economy showed signs of stabilization in August, with key indicators pointing to continued growth momentum, official data released on Monday showed, suggesting resilience in the face of persistent external pressures and domestic challenges.
(2025-09-16). Iran beat Tunisia at 2025 Volleyball World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Tunisia 3-1 (23—25, 25—20, 25—23, 25—16) at the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
(2025-09-16). Lebanon says busts int'l drug network, seizes hashish, Captagon. newarab.com 
Lebanese Interior Minister Lebanon has faced pressure from Gulf states to counter the production and trafficking of drugs, particularly the amphetamine-like narcotic Captagon, for which the conservative monarchies are a major market. | Hajjar said authorities…
(2025-09-16). Why Keating's greatest speeches still matter after the Voice failed. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-16). Malaysia Announces Shariah Compliant Artificial Intelligence Framework. ummid.com In a move targeting around 2 billion Muslims worldwide, Malaysia has announced to build global framework for Shariah Compliant Artificial Intelligence (AI).
(2025-09-16). Para-Diplomacy Underpinning the India-China Diplomatic Thaw: Opportunities and Challenges. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Rahul Karan Reddy and Tridivesh Singh Maini The widely hailed diplomatic re-engagement between India and China has resulted in agreements on key aspects of the bilateral relationship: disengagement at the border and discussions on the possibility of reviving economic linkages and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). These developments are noteworthy and suggestive of a thaw …
(2025-09-16). Luxembourg announces plans to recognise Palestine at UN meeting. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Belarus' defense minister to observe active phase of Zapad 2025 exercise in Russia. eng.belta.by Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has traveled to Russia to observe the active phase of the joint strategic exercise of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia Zapad 2025 [West 2025].
(2025-09-16). Govt okays exporting 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of Durga Puja. jagonews24.com Bangladesh on Tuesday, September 16, began exporting hilsa to India, with the government authorising 37 local companies to ship a total of 1,200 metric tonnes ahead of Durga Puja…
(2025-09-16). Mexican Authorities Investigate Natanael Cano for an Alleged Private Concert Inside A Prison. latintimes.com The Sonoran artist was reportedly performing at a celebration for his friend and fellow songwriter Francisco "El Terry" Alejandro.
(2025-09-16). Iranian sprinter Safarzadeh eyes two golds at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian Paralympic sprinter Hajar Safarzadeh aims to win two gold medals at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in India.
(2025-09-16). IRCS hosts workshop to underscore rehabilitation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held a workshop on the vital importance of rehabilitation.
(2025-09-16). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-09-16). ASUS unpacks most powerful ProArt P16 Copilot+ PC to date. ummid.com Tech giant ASUS Friday unpacked all new ProArt P16, its flagship Copilot+ PC for creators which is a perfect blend of professional-grade performance and portability.
(2025-09-16). Legislative priorities for Belarusian lawmakers outlined. eng.belta.by The unconditional priority of legislative activity is ensuring the independence and defense capability of the state, Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko said.
(2025-09-16). Falleció el vice primer ministro cubano Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz a la edad de 88 años. cubadebate.cu El Vice primer ministro Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz falleció este martes 16 de septiembre, víctima de una penosa enfermedad, a la edad de 88 años. Galardonado con múltiples reconocimientos nacionales y extranjeros, sencillo, modesto y austero, gozó de la confianza plena de Fidel, Raúl y la Dirección del Partido, el Estado y el Gobierno. Por los destacados servicios a la Patria se le otorgó el título honorífico de Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba.
(2025-09-16). Al Haramain plays down loud bang heard near Masjid Nabawi in Madinah. ummid.com Al Haramain, which keeps track of happenings in and around The Two Holy Mosques, played down the loud bang heard near The Prophet's Mosque (Masjd Nabawi) in Madinah al Munawwarah.
(2025-09-16). US maintains counternarcotics funds for "uncooperative" Colombia. colombiareports.com United States President Donald Trump removed Colombia from a certified list of countries deemed cooperative in US-led counternarcotics efforts, but suspended sanctions that could affect bilateral law enforcement and military operations. The decision was met with scorn in the South American country where Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that "the one that should be decertified …
(2025-09-16). Green Left Show Imperialism, democracy and socialism in Asia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Shipbreaking showdown: India's $500m scheme aims to dethrone Bangladesh. jagonews24.com In a strategic move to dominate the global ship recycling industry, India's Modi government is finalising a Rs 4,000 crore ($500 million) incentive package aimed squarely at capturing Bangladesh's commanding 46 per cent share of the global shipbreaking market.
(2025-09-16). 'Back to Bilo' and the contested ground of 'Australian values'. greenleft.org.au 
Back to Bilo takes a look at the campaign to bring a Tamil family home to their rural Queensland town, writes Jonathan Strauss.
(2025-09-16). Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org January – June 2025…
(2025-09-16). Rampage in Bhanga: DIG orders necessary actions. jagonews24.com Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police for the Dhaka Range, Rezaul Karim Mallick, visited sites of attacks, vandalism, and arson at government offices and the police station in Bhanga upazila following protests against the reorganization of two unions in Faridpur-4 constituency.
(2025-09-16). Kenya's Faith Kipyegon wins fourth world 1500m gold. africa.cgtn.com 
Faith Kipyegon arrived at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as the undisputed queen of middle-distance running, and on Tuesday her star rose higher with another gold. The Kenyan great captured her fourth World Championship gold in the women's 1500m, winning in 3: 52.15 ahead of her compatriot Dorcus Ewoi (3: 54.92), who found a final …
(2025-09-16). Iran, Egypt Stress Islamic Unity, Eye Stronger Bilateral Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Egypt discussed the expansion of relations and emphasized the necessity of unity among the Muslim nations to counter the ongoing crimes committed by the Israeli regime.
(2025-09-16). New York Democratic governor endorses Zohran Mamdani after he kowtows to billionaires. wsws.org After weeks of delay, New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed the Democratic candidate in the New York City mayoral election on Sunday. She is the first top Democratic Party leader to do so.
(2025-09-16). Labor government announces naval hub in Western Australia aimed against China. wsws.org Labor is transforming Perth, which is adjacent to the Indian Ocean, into one of US imperialism's most important bases for aggressive naval operations as it accelerates its war drive against China.
(2025-09-16). Xi's article on building unified national market to be published. ecns.cn An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on further building a unified national market will be published on Tuesday.
(2025-09-16). Iran: Impunity Reigns 3 Years After Crackdown on Protests. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Iranians protests the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the morality police, in Tehran, October 1, 2022. | © 2022 AP Photo/Middle East Images | (Beirut) — Iran's authorities have failed to conduct effective, impartial, and independent investigations into serious human rights violations and crimes under international law during and since the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests, Human Rights Watch said today. The third anniversary of the protests is a stark reminder for concerned governments to pursue criminal accountability and other pathways for justic…
(2025-09-16). Dairy exports jump 32% in Q1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's dairy exports rose sharply in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21 —June 21), driven by the use of subsidized raw milk, even as domestic consumption of dairy products declined.
(2025-09-16). The ultimate guide to home and lifestyle upgrades for the modern Aussie. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-16). Landmark buildings in Nanning light up to welcome 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. ecns.cn The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and the 22nd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit are is scheduled to be held from Sept. 17 to 21 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Landmark buildings in Nanning lit up to welcome the upcoming events.
(2025-09-16). First Nations fight back for sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Lukashenko presents state awards to mark People's Unity Day. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is presenting state awards to outstanding representatives of various fields. The ceremony is taking place at the Palace of Independence ahead of the Day of People's Unity.
(2025-09-16). SC again warns Election Commission over Bihar SIR. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday September 15, 2025 again warned the Election Commission saying that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar could be scrapped in case of any illegality found.
(2025-09-16). Mundial de Atletismo: Lista la batalla del triple salto… con Yulimar Rojas presente. cubadebate.cu La final del triple salto femenino ya tiene concursantes, tras una ronda de clasificación este martes en la que aseguraron sus boletos todas las favoritas al podio, incluidas las cubanas Leyanis Pérez y Liadagmis Povea y la venezolana Yulimar Rojas, alejada de las competencias desde septiembre de 2023 por lesión en el tendón de Aquiles.
(2025-09-16). Anyone with mobile is with a piece of Israel in their hands: Netanyahu. gnnhd.tv 
Netanyahu praised Israel's ability to produce medicines, weapons, and phones…
(2025-09-16). Trump set for unprecedented second UK state visit. newarab.com 
Donald Trump lands in Britain on Tuesday for As wars still rage in Ukraine and the Middle East, and major economies grapple with US tariffs, Britain hopes the pageantry of its monarchy can help keep Trump on side. | But controversies over
(2025-09-16). Maha TET 2025 Registration Begins: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has started through the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test mahatet.in from today Online Registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2025.
(2025-09-16). Trump Sues New York Times, Penguin for $15 Billion over Defamation. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its reporters, and publisher Penguin Random House, alleging "repugnant distortions and fabrications" in their coverage and a book about his finances and fitness for office. The suit, filed in Florida, claims severe damage to …
(2025-09-16). Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez: the third casualty of Trump's mass deportation operation. peoplesdispatch.org Immigrant worker and father Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was shot dead in the Chicago suburb of Franklin Park on September 12 after he was stopped by ICE agents in his vehicle. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alleges in a public statement that he was shot after he "resisted arrest, attempted to flee the scene and dragged an ICE officer a significant distance with his car." | The Villegas-Gonzalez family has since launched an
(2025-09-16). Inauguran Feria Comercial y de Negocios en Sigestic 2025. cubadebate.cu Como parte del Encuentro sobre Sistemas de Gestión para las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación Sigestic 2025, este martes se inauguró la Feria Comercial y de Negocios que estará sesionando en paralelo al evento científico. Durante dos días, los expositores darán a conocer productos, soluciones y nuevos desarrollos.
(2025-09-16). Pronostica la UNE afectación de 1 880 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad del SEN a las 06: 00 horas era de 1560 MW y la demanda 3000 MW con 1470 MW afectados por déficit de capacidad. En el horario de la media se estima una afectación de 1450 MW. Para el horario pico se estima una disponibilidad de 1690 MW y una demanda máxima de 3500 MW, para un déficit de 1810 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1880 MW en este horario.
(2025-09-16). Canadian political establishment mourns fascist Charlie Kirk, fueling far-right blacklist rampage. wsws.org The embrace of Kirk reached a high point Monday when the Canadian parliament gave the far-right provocateur a standing ovation.
(2025-09-16). Charlie Kirk and the concealed legacy of American Nazi George Lincoln Rockwell. wsws.org If there is any individual whom Kirk most closely resembled, in terms of persona and political tactics, it is George Lincoln Rockwell, the leader of the American Nazi Party in the 1960s.
(2025-09-16). Living Intangible Heritage — Unlock a fresh cultural experience in Huaihua. ecns.cn Huaihua in Hunan is brimming with the vitality of intangible cultural heritage: sparks fly as silversmiths hammer Miao silver, the Miao folk chorus showcases the charm of "natural microphone," and various dragon dances fill the air with festive energy.
(2025-09-16). National Meteorite Secretariat launched in Zarand. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Permanent office of National Meteorite Secretariat was inaugurated in Zarand, Kerman province, as one of the origins of celestial gemstones.
(2025-09-16). Al-Manar reporter: Israeli glider drops a bomb on Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). Musk's Starlink back after brief outage affecting thousands. newarab.com 
Elon Musk's satellite internet service The number of US users reporting issues fell below 1,000 as of 1: 15am ET (0515 GMT), down from a peak of more than 43,000, Downdetector said. The platform tracks outages by collating status reports from multiple sources. | Starlink's website reported an outage early on Monday, without providing further details. | "Starlink is currently experiencing a service o…
(2025-09-16). Key Syria Druze leader appointed to head security in Suweida. newarab.com 
Abdel Baqi, a prominent It comes after a…
(2025-09-16). 5 Pakistan Army soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed in IED blast in Kech clearance operation. gnnhd.tv 
Lance Naik Khan Muhammad and Sepoy Muhammad Zahoor also lost their lives…
(2025-09-16). Maharashtra 2025 BAMS, BUMS, BHMS 1st Selection List Today. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Friday September 12, 2025 on its official website medicalug2025.mahacet.org NEET UG 2025 CAP Round 1 Selection List of the candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year AYUSH and allied courses – BAMS, BUMS and BHMS – Group B.
(2025-09-16). Oppose UAW sellout of GE Aerospace strike! Demand immediate release of full contract proposal! wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy is rushing to shut down the strike to prevent any further disruption to the Trump administration's war plans.
(2025-09-16). Police seize over 11 tons of narcotics in southeast since March. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian anti-narcotics police have seized 11.859 tons of narcotics in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21), the commander of border guards, Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, has said.
(2025-09-16). Mount Sabalan, the sacred gravity in Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Contrary to common belief, Iran boasts a mountainous terrain enriched by the Alpide belt, giving rise to the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges that span from northwest to southeast. These rugged landscapes not only offer awe-inspiring natural wonders but also hold anthropological attractions, igniting a profound sense of adventure within you.
(2025-09-16). The Normalization of Charles Kirk & Plan for Fascist Martial Law. indybay.org The US corporate media have tried to censor the ideology of Charles Kirk and also the plans of the Trump government to organize fascist martial law in the US. Russ Bellant a writer and researcher is interviewed about these issues and the plans for fascist martial law.
(2025-09-16). Qatar: Quash Baseless Conviction against Baha'i Dignitary. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Remy Rowhani | © Private. | (Beirut) — Qatari authorities should set aside the baseless conviction of Remy Rowhani, the chair of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is in Qatar, and reject the prosecution's attempt to increase his sentence, Human Rights Watch said today. Qatari authorities should immediately and unconditionally release him.A Doha court sentenced Rowhani, 71, to five years in prison in August 2025, following his flawed conviction on offenses linked the peaceful exercise of his rights to freedom of speech and religion. Qatar's deputy attorney general ap…
(2025-09-16). DME MP NEET UG 2025 2nd Round Merit List Today – Link to Check. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is set to publish on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in today i.e. Tuesday September 16, 2025 MP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2025-09-16). Hollywood icon Robert Redford dies at 89. scmp.com Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of Sundance, one of his best-loved characters, died on Tuesday at 89. | Redford died at his home at Sundance "in the mountains of Utah – the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved", publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement.
(2025-09-16). Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple, exchanges greetings. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on the occasion of the Sharadiya Durga Puja festival. He arrived at the temple at 11: 00 am on Tuesday (16 September).
(2025-09-16). BSF Probes Alleged Misconduct as Jawan Faces Punishment. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, the Border Security Force (BSF) has launched an inquiry following allegations of misconduct involving the punishment of a jawan by a commanding officer at a West Bengal camp. The jawan reportedly faced physical punishment for purported disciplinary breaches observed by the Commandant of the 162nd battalion.
(2025-09-16). Investigate Death of Mexican National During ICE Stop. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pay their respects during a demonstration near a small memorial for Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez on September 13, 2025 in Franklin Park, Illinois, US. | © 2025 Brandon Bell/Getty Images…
(2025-09-16). Devastating Rains and Unraveling Scandals: A Day in Indian Affairs. devdiscourse.com In the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, fresh torrential rains have exacerbated the ongoing devastation, leaving communities to grapple with the aftermath of continuous natural calamities.
(2025-09-16). Nation's visa-free policy for Russian tourists takes effect. ecns.cn China began a test period on Monday for a policy allowing Russian holders of ordinary passports to enter the country without a visa, a move the government hopes will significantly boost tourism and economic exchanges between the two nations.
(2025-09-16). Tuesday 9/16: Webinar: "Critical" Minerals or Imperial Plunder? Extractivism for Warfare. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/wing916…
(2025-09-16). Tragic BMW Crash Claims the Life of Finance Ministry Official. devdiscourse.com Navjot Singh, a senior official from the finance ministry, was tragically killed in a BMW crash near Dhaula Kuan. The incident occurred as he was returning from the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with his wife, who was left with serious injuries.
(2025-09-16). Vietnam: la visita del Presidente a Pechino e il rafforzamento dei legami con Cina e Russia. strategic-culture.su La partecipazione del Presidente vietnamita L∆∞∆°ng C∆∞·ªùng alla parata per l'80 ∫ anniversario della vittoria sul fascismo è stata affiancata da incontri di alto livello con Xi Jinping e Vladimir Putin. Tali appuntamenti consolidano relazioni politiche, economiche e di sicurezza, inscrivendo Hà N·ªôi in un disegno di partenariato multilivello. | Segue nostro <...
(2025-09-16). Global Days Of Action To Build A Culture Of Peace In The Midst Of Violence. popularresistance.org From September 21 (International Peace Day) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence), there will be more than five thousand nonviolent actions happening around the world coordinated by Campaign Nonviolence. The focus this year is promoting nonviolence toward self, others, world and earth. Clearing the FOG speaks with author and activist Rivera Sun, who assists in organizing the actions, about the many types of violence people experience every day and how to move from a culture steeped in war to one of peace. Sun discusses the power of nonviolence, the growing interest in how to practice it and the global s…
(2025-09-16). Empire, Mortality, and the Multi-Pronged Attack on Humanity. Interview with Dr. Denis Rancourt. globalresearch.ca For those of us trying to make sense of what we lived through, Rancourt didn't just analyze data – he provided a lifeline to sanity, a framework for understanding how policy became the pathogen and protocols became the plague.
(2025-09-16). Orlovsky: Closure of border with Belarus backfires on Poland's trade. eng.belta.by By closing the border, Poland effectively shut down its own businesses and the movement of goods, Chairman of the State Customs Committee of Belarus Vladimir Orlovsky said in an interview with the the First News TV Channel.
(2025-09-16). National Consensus Commission tenure extended. jagonews24.com The government has extended the tenure of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) by one month, now set to end on October 15. A notification in this regard, signed by Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid, was issued on Monday.
(2025-09-16). Himachal Pradesh's Natural Farming Revolution: A Model for the Nation. devdiscourse.com Himachal Pradesh is quickly becoming a beacon for sustainable agriculture, thanks to the government's aggressive promotion of natural farming. Over 2,22,893 farmers are now cultivating crops naturally across 38,437 hectares in 3,584 panchayats, capturing national attention by delivering significant uplifts in farmers' income.
(2025-09-16). Is AI taking us back into Plato's Cave? onlineopinion.com.au AI is becoming a psychic prison, shaping shadows into truth and trapping our modes of thinking.
(2025-09-16). El mundo del cine despide a Robert Redford, leyenda de Hollywood, a los 89 años. cubadebate.cu El actor y director Robert Redford, una de las figuras más influyentes de la industria cinematográfica estadounidense y fundador del Festival de Cine Independiente de Sundance, falleció a los 89 años. La noticia fue confirmada este martes por su publicista al diario The New York Times.
(2025-09-16). Fighting fascism with solidarity and song. greenleft.org.au 
As far-right extremists ran amok in Naarm/Melbourne on August 31, folk musicians Les Thomas and Kavisha Mazzella brought much needed compassion, solidarity and song to a strong audience at the John Curtin Hotel, reports Suzanne James.
(2025-09-16). Less Moral Governance: The Ghost in ASEAN Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu The Moral Ghost Haunting ASEAN: When Leadership Loses Its Soul Amidst the roar of modernization and rapid economic progress, the ASEAN region now faces a dark shadow that cannot be ignored: a crisis of moral governance. This crisis is not merely an administrative failure or misguided policy, but a specter that undermines the soul of …
(2025-09-16). Tlaib and Sanders Introduce Bill to Tax Companies for Excessive CEO Pay. truthout.org With the world's richest person, Tesla CEO and Republican megadonor Elon Musk, on the cusp of becoming the first trillionaire on the planet, two leading progressive lawmakers are calling on Congress to pass a bill to "rein in the obscene salaries of America's top executives." Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) on Monday introduced the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act with… |
(2025-09-16). We all members of a family, says Yunus at Dhakeshwari temple. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, September 16, said that every citizen of Bangladesh is entitled to equal dignity and rights, saying that no one should face discrimination…
(2025-09-16). Is anything moving forward? indybay.org It is a commonplace that the catastrophes of the 20th century put an end to optimism about progress. Instead of prosperity and freedom for all, or at least for most, it brought unimaginable destruction of human life and totalitarian regimes the likes of which the world had never seen before.
(2025-09-16). Israel, Hamas, the US and Qatar: unraveling the mess. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's attack to eliminate Hamas' leaders in Qatar at a time when they were deliberating a new ceasefire with Israel warrants a serious examination of its regional and international repercussions and what can be expected next.
(2025-09-16). NSW doctors reject Labor's pay offer. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). After 50 years, a Bloody Sunday perpetrator 'Soldier F' is finally standing trial. thecanary.co After waiting 50 years to see a British soldier stand trial for the killings that occurred in the Bloody Sunday massacre that took place in Derry in 1972, families of the victims finally were able to be present as ex-paratrooper 'Soldier F' was placed in the dock on 15 September at Belfast Crown Court. Bloody […] | By
(2025-09-16). Venezuela Targeted Because it Is 'the Poster Child of Everything the US Empire Fears': Ben Norton. orinocotribune.com In a recent interview with Jyotishman Mudiar of India & Global Left, respected geopolitical analyst Ben Norton provided an in-depth explanation of why Venezuela has been targeted for regime change by US imperialism since Hugo Chávez was elected to the presidency in 1998. | "Venezuela is…
(2025-09-16). Traditional Owners, climate activists call on WA Labor to ban fracking. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Spectacular view of cloud-shrouded Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie. ecns.cn After an autumn rain on Monday, multiple scenic areas of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China's Hunan Province were adorned with a breathtaking sea of clouds, creating an ethereal atmosphere reminiscent of a fairyland.
(2025-09-16). Chinese nationals barred from working on NASA space programmes. ummid.com American space agency, NASA, said it has begun barring Chinese citizens though having valid visas from joining its programmes.
(2025-09-16). SATIRE: Report Finds Majority Of Fumbles Recovered Within First 48 Hours. theonion.com NEW YORK—In an effort to relieve public concern over the thousands of footballs that go missing every season, an internal report by the National Football League confirmed Friday that the majority of fumbles were recovered within the first 48 hours. "Looking at our history all the way back to 1920, it has thankfully been very …
(2025-09-16). B-21 rollout nears as China boasts it can shoot it down. asiatimes.com 
The US Air Force has doubled its B-21 Raider test fleet, flying a second prototype in a milestone that signals faster progress toward its next-generation nuclear and conventional strike arm. This month, multiple media sources reported that the US Air Force confirmed the maiden flight of its second B-21 stealth bomber, marking a significant milestone …
(2025-09-16). SATIRE: As Good A Place To Become Embroiled In Conspiracy Theories As Any. theonion.com This house has a great porch and gets plenty of natural light, but if you're going to spend 12 hours a day on Reddit, it doesn't really matter. Reference #57893…
(2025-09-16). Death of Charlie Kirk fuels violence and clampdown on free speech. indybay.org Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna Pressures Platforms To Clampdown On Free Speech:…
(2025-09-16). Mexican unions, left parties to host continental gathering for migrant rights, national sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
Against the US government's attacks on immigrants and countries in the region, representatives of Latin America's trade unions, social movements and progressive parties will meet in Mexico City this month. Federico Fuentes spoke to conference organisers.
(2025-09-16). Poland Claims Russian Drone Attack. A Ukrainian False Flag to Pull NATO Into an International Conflict? Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca These highly mainstream publicized drone attacks on Poland, especially the last ones, call out loud and clearly "false flag." | The warmongers are at work — in high speed, no scruples. Third World War must be the destruction of Europe the …
(2025-09-16). MPs join calls to end threatening bailiff action for council tax debt. thecanary.co Over 40 MPs and MSs have joined urgent calls for the government to reform council tax collection, as council tax debt and bailiff use rises. Bailiff use rises in council tax debt collection The MP and MSs, from the Labour Party, Greens, Plaid Cymru, and Independents, have joined union leaders and councillors in signing open […] | By
(2025-09-16). Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, increases HSD by Rs2.78. gnnhd.tv 
A notification from Finance Division says new HSD price is now Rs272.77 per litre…
(2025-09-16). Amit Shah orders deep-dive into 50 years of protests in India. jagonews24.com Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a comprehensive study of every major protest since 1974 tracing patterns, probing funding trails, and identifying "behind-the-scenes players" to craft a new national protest-prevention protocol.
(2025-09-16). Closer Iran-Pakistan Ties Seen as Catalyst for Regional Unity, Progress. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president and the prime minister of Pakistan underlined the importance of expediting bilateral agreements, saying closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad will not only advance mutual interests but also contribute to stability and development across the region.
(2025-09-16). Gustavo Petro reaccionó a Estados Unidos al descertificar a Colombia como cooperador en la lucha contra el narcotráfico. cubadebate.cu El presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro, ha comentado la decisión de Washington de no certificar a su país como cooperador en la lucha contra el narcotráfico, subrayando que "lo que hay que descertificar es al Gobierno de EE.UU".
(2025-09-16). 3 killed as US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat. jagonews24.com President Donald Trump says the US military has destroyed an alleged Venezuelan drug vessel travelling in international waters on the way to the US.
(2025-09-16). 113 historical, cultural relics recovered in Fereydun-Kenar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Mohammadreza Kordan, a police commander in charge of Mazandaran cultural heritage protection, announced the discovery of 113 pieces of historical and cultural objects in Fereydun-Kenar county, Mazandaran province.
(2025-09-16). China's first robot doctoral student 'Xueba 01' enrolls at Shanghai Theatre Academy. ecns.cn A robot doctoral student named "Xueba 01" recently enrolled at the Stage Design Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA)，media reported on Tuesday.
(2025-09-16). Expanding the horizon for elderly well-being. ecns.cn Focused on providing products and services to the elderly, the senior care industry is not only essential for social welfare but also serves as a key driver of the country's future economic growth.
(2025-09-16). Unions call on universities, gov't to sanction Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Petrishenko: CIS summit in Minsk will focus on economic partnership. eng.belta.by The upcoming meeting of the CIS Heads of Government Council in Minsk on 29 September will focus on trade and economic partnerships, CIS First Deputy Secretary General Igor Petrishenko told the media,…
(2025-09-16). China: US Actions Near Venezuela 'Threaten Regional Peace and Security'. orinocotribune.com This Monday, the government of China stated that US actions in the Caribbean "threaten regional peace and security." This stance comes after Caracas reported that last Friday, a US destroyer intercepted and seized a small Venezuelan fishing boat for eight hours. | At a press conference, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of China Lin Jian said, "the actions taken by the US have threatened regional peace and security, seriously violated the sovereignty, security and legitimate rights of other countries and violated international law." | Furthermore, the spokesperson urged Washington "not to use the fight agains…
(2025-09-16). Water Wars Strike Again: How Afghanistan's Hydropolitics Will Reshape Eurasia's Geopolitics. globalresearch.ca Hydropolitics has long been an underreported yet decisive force shaping the trajectory of nations. While analysts often emphasize pipelines, rare earths, or grain corridors, it is water — the most fundamental resource — that increasingly determines whether regions move toward …
(2025-09-16). Trump says he was not informed by Netanyahu before Qatar strike. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was not informed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in advance about Trump's comments came after an Axios report said that The Trump administration has said it was notified only after missiles were in the air, giving Trump no opportunity to opp…
(2025-09-16). Are Egypt and Israel heading towards a military confrontation. newarab.com 
Israel's Egypt reportedly
(2025-09-16). Friday 9/19: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-09-16). Ukrainian Corruption Scandals Continue. Political Chaos. Mojmir Babacek. globalresearch.ca In June of this year, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and family friend of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Oleksiy Chernyshov, returned to Ukraine despite being accused
(2025-09-16). Talk World Radio: Sam Rosenthal on the Occupation of DC and What's the Matter with Democrats. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we are talking about war, peace, and politics with RootsAction's Political Director Sam Rosenthal. Sam is an organizer and researcher based in Washington, DC. He recently served three years …
(2025-09-16). Someone leaked the Paul Ovenden story to the Daily Mail after BBC, C4 sat on it for over a year. thecanary.co The BBC, Channel 4 and Labour all knew about the comments Labour director of strategy Paul Ovenden made about Diane Abbott, yet kept them buried for over a year. And then, on Monday 15 September someone appeared to leak them to the Daily Mail. The Canary has been told that the Daily Mail unexpectedly ran […] | By
(2025-09-16). Collapse of car lender Tricolor sends out a tremor. wsws.org Tricolor made loans to low-income residents and immigrants, often without a Social Security number, financed with credit from banks and private investment firms, including some of the major names in the finance world.
(2025-09-16). The U.S. should keep its hands off the South China Sea: Spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed a press conference on Monday, answering questions about China's plans to establish a "national nature reserve" at Huangyan Island.
(2025-09-16). Wednesday 9/17: Pagan Anarchism. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-09-16). Syria Prisons Museum digital torture archive opens in Damascus. newarab.com 
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(2025-09-16). Pope praises forgiveness of mother of US journalist James Foley. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-09-16). Friday 9/26: Watsonville Film Festival: American Agitators. indybay.org CineLux Green Valley Cinema | 1125 S. Green Valley Road | Watsonville, CA…
(2025-09-16). Pakistan, India to face each other again tomorrow. gnnhd.tv 
Qualifying round of javelin throw event in World Athletics Championship is on Wednesday…
(2025-09-16). Climate catastrophe: Heat costs Bangladesh $1.7B, ignites health crisis. jagonews24.com Bangladesh is spiraling into a silent, scorching emergency, one that is claiming lives, crushing productivity, and costing the economy at least $1.7 billion.
(2025-09-16). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-09-16). Ken Loach joins call saying democracy is "vital" for Your Party to be "a massive success" thecanary.co Legendary left-wing film director Ken Loach has joined a group of "community and trade union activists" in stressing that a focus on members' democratic participation is essential for Your Party to become "a massive success". The group have named themselves 'Platform for a Democratic Party' and set out a vision of transparency and democracy. Loach […] | By
(2025-09-16). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-09-16). Iran Expresses Reservations on Doha Summit Communiqué. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran expressed its reservations regarding the final communiqué of the extraordinary Arab—Islamic Summit in Qatar, reiterating its unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and condemning Israeli aggression.
(2025-09-16). Flower Delivery Perth: Spread Joy with fresh blooms. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-16). From Kirk to Hortman: The media's double standard on political violence. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-16). industrial output at Br136.6bn in January- August 2025. eng.belta.by In January-August 2025, Belarus' industrial output amounted to Br136.6 billion, or 99.2% year-on-year in comparable prices, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus.
(2025-09-16). Country's low-altitude economy aims sky high. ecns.cn An electric vertical take-off and landing air taxi is displayed at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in July.The low-altitude economy encompasses civil piloted and unpiloted aviation activities within an airspace extending up to 3,000 meters, and includes aircraft manufacturing, low-altitude flight operations and integrated services.
(2025-09-16). Afghan refugee describes traumatic path to find safety. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-09-16). Wild West oil town erected at Capitol as legislators consider oil drilling expansion bill. indybay.org The advocates talked to legislators and passersby urging the Legislature to vote no on the oil drilling expansion bill, AB 237, a last-minute gut and amend that calls for expanded oil drilling in Kern County. The California legislature is slated to vote on this bill this morning.
(2025-09-16). China's Tianlong-3 rocket completes first-stage propulsion system test. ecns.cn Chinese liquid-propellant carrier rocket Tianlong-3 successfully completed its first-stage propulsion system test on an offshore launch pad at the Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port in east China's Shandong Province on Monday.
(2025-09-16). Against homeless people, not against homelessness. indybay.org In the US, 8.2 percent of the population, or around 27 million people, have no health insurance. Access to adequate health care is completely inadequate, especially for mental health problems. But even in cases of chronic pain, for example, many people are left to fend for themselves.
(2025-09-16). Orlovsky: Belarus is ready to resume dialogue with Poland on border issues. eng.belta.by We are ready to resume dialogue with Polish colleagues at any time and in any format, Chairman of the State Customs Committee of Belarus Vladimir Orlovsky said in an interview with the the First News TV Channel.
(2025-09-16). War Hysteria in the European Union: Bundeswehr to Quadruple, Poland Training Mothers to Fight against Russia. globalresearch.ca The war hysteria in the European Union is reaching
(2025-09-16). Iran's Top Security Official in Riyadh for Talks with Top Saudi Officials. english.almanar.com.lb 
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, is in Saudi Arabia for talks with top officials there. Larijani arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at noon on Tuesday. He is accompanied by his deputy for political affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani, and Mohammad Alibak, advisor to the foreign minister for Persian Gulf affairs. The …
(2025-09-16). Iran exported $800m in water, power engineering services in a year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exported around $800 million worth of water and power engineering services in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), the Energy Ministry said, highlighting growing regional demand for the country's technical expertise.
(2025-09-16). Woman dies after exposure to hydrofluoric acid in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A 52-year-old woman died on Sunday after being exposed to discarded hydrofluoric acid in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, local authorities confirmed.
(2025-09-16). Trump Administration Rushes To Kill Free Speech In Response To Kirk Assassination. thealtworld.com US Attorney General Pam Bondi just said on Bondi's comments came after the podcast's host Katie Miller (wife of Trump henchman Stephen Miller) bizarrely
(2025-09-16). Greece's Latest Assault on Civil Society. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of newly-arrived migrants board a ferry in Souda, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 11, 2025. | © 2025 Nicolas Economou/Reuters | Greece's Migration Minister Thanos Plevris recently announced his intention to adopt new measures to silence criticism of the government's migration policies. The move, which came in the wake of a victory by civil society groups at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), is part of the Greek government's broader assault on civil society and is likely to worsen the already hostile environment for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), partic…
(2025-09-16). Tomgram: William Astore, More War, More Misery. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Once upon a time about 150 years ago, I wrote a book called The End of Victory Culture: Cold War America and the Disillusioning of a Generation on the long, slow collapse of the American sense of triumphalism …
(2025-09-16). Turkey court delays ruling on opposition leader amid crisis. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Decoding Ibrahim Traore in the context of Imperialism. ummid.com Understanding the ideological background of Ibrahim Traore, the Head of Burkina Faso, the African Country and his policies.
(2025-09-16). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-09-16). President Maduro Says US Threats Have 'Broken' Communications, Vows Readiness For 'Armed Struggle' (+Trinidad Tobago, CELAC). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Speaking at a press conference with national and international journalists from more than 47 outlets, the pres…
(2025-09-16). What Trump's Executive Order on 401(K)s Means for Workers Who Hope to Retire. truthout.org A new Trump executive order has opened the door for 401(K) holders to invest in private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative assets. Why did Trump make this decision? Is this a beneficial "public policy" for common people preparing for retirement? Gerald Epstein, a leading expert on finance and financial crises, warns that Trump's executive order on retirement accounts not only comes with… |
(2025-09-16). Teamsters shut down University of Minnesota strike, seeking to ram through sellout deal. wsws.org The strike was shut down as it was garnering broader support, including from performers at the upcoming Farm Aid concert.
(2025-09-16). Lukashenko about drones: We have nothing to do with everything that flies into Poland and Lithuania. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "We have nothing to do with everything that happens to fly into Poland and Lithuania today. And if we wailed as hard as they do after every time drones fly into Belarus from Ukraine, Russia, via Poland, Lithuania… We have never done it."
(2025-09-16). SATIRE: Jean's Own Goals. theonion.com So one bright morning around nine, sunlight streaming through her mini-blinds, your ol' pal Jean rolled out of bed (literally!), slurped a mug of piping hot cocoa, and chowed down on the last of the two-day-old day-old cinnamon rolls, took a nice hot shower, and logged on to her sorta trusty PC. The monitor read …
(2025-09-16). It end well for Sparta, and it for Israel either. haaretz.com Facing growing boycotts and embargos, Netanyahu says Israel should become a militarized autarky. His vision is fated to fail…
(2025-09-16). Celebran en ciudad china de Kunming foro para fortalecer la colaboración mediática entre países de la Franja y la Ruta 2025. cubadebate.cu El evento, organizado por el Diario del Pueblo y las autoridades de Yunnan, reunió a más de 200 representantes de 87 países y 165 instituciones mediáticas. Bajo el lema "Compartir la responsabilidad mediática y promover el aprendizaje mutuo entre civilizaciones", el foro busca profundizar la cooperación informativa y narrar los logros de la iniciativa.
(2025-09-16). BRICS+ marks the end of neoliberal ideology. asiatimes.com 
The emergence of BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—together with its expanding circle of new and partner members, represents one of the most consequential developments in global governance since the end of WWII. What began as a loose coalition for reform of multilateral institutions has evolved into a more assertive bloc, advancing economic sovereignty …
(2025-09-16). Hezbollah announces series of services to mark the first martyrdom anniversary of Secretary Generals Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safeiddine. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-16). PM meets Emir of Qatar, says Pakistan stands with Qatar in difficult times. gnnhd.tv 
Two leaders agreed to remain in close contact on the situation in the region…
(2025-09-16). Major reshuffle in NBR: 182 officers transferred. jagonews24.com A major reshuffle has been carried out in the tax department through separate orders issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Ministry of Finance on Monday (15 September).
(2025-09-16). Samiya Hijab explains reason for forgiving Hassan Zahid. gnnhd.tv 
Hassan's parents came to her house and apologized, which is why she forgave him…
(2025-09-16). What really went down at the Bondi Sumud solidarity event. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). EAEU, India step up free trade agreement talks. eng.belta.by During a meeting held in New Delhi on 15 September, Minister for Trade | of the Eurasian Economic Commission Andrey Slepnev and India's Minister | of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal noted that they had agreed on a | roadmap to promote and step up effective free trade talks between the…
(2025-09-16). Thursday 9/18: Webinar: Conference for Palestine Reportback. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/detroitreportback…
(2025-09-16). Dominican ambassador: tourism cooperation key to stronger ties with China. ecns.cn During the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), Dominican Republic's Ambassador to China, Julio Gomez Beato, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that tourism is playing a vital role in the country's development.
(2025-09-16). Arab-Islamic summit in Doha: The main message is aimed at Trump. haaretz.com Arab countries are contemplating diplomatic and defensive strategies to counter perceived Israeli threats after the Doha strike. But there are two obstacles: the Gulf's unwillingness to use its leverage with the U.S., and president Trump's support for Israel…
(2025-09-16). As over 1 million Americans are infected with COVID daily, Trump administration plans further cutoff of vaccines. wsws.org Amid the 11th COVID wave in the US, Kennedy is dismantling federal vaccine policy and scientific institutions and eroding decades of public health progress in the service of a radical, anti-vaccine political agenda.
(2025-09-16). North Korea: 'Lost Decade' of Rights Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A North Korean soldier on a watch tower on the edge of the demilitarized zone dividing North Korea and South Korea, June 12, 2025. | © 2025 Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-09-16). Tehran, Dushanbe Vow Closer Cooperation against Regional Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Tajikistan pledged closer cooperation between the two countries, saying strengthened bilateral ties and joint initiatives can help address regional challenges and respond effectively to escalating acts of aggression in the Middle East.
(2025-09-16). SC stays key provisions of Modi Govt's Waqf Act. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India in its interim order Monday September 15, 2025 stayed the controversial provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.
(2025-09-16). US envoy inspects Bangladesh-US Joint Air Force Exercise. jagonews24.com The US Charge d'Affaires in Bangladesh, Tracy Ann Jacobson, visited Bangladesh Air Force Base Zahurul Haque in Chattogram on Tuesday, September 16, to observe the ongoing bilateral military exercise "Operation Pacific Angel 25-3".
(2025-09-16). Coachella 2026: Karol G Headlines a Historic Lineup with the Return of Justin Bieber + Sabrina Carpenter. latintimes.com Coachella 2026 is turning up the volume on Latin music. The newly announced lineup places Colombian superstar Karol G at the top of Sunday's billing, making her the first Latina to close out the festival's iconic weekend…
(2025-09-16). Sit or play? Why Jordan Love's path to Packers starter remains unique in the NFL. gnnhd.tv 
Like Aaron Rodgers before him, Love sat for three years prior to taking over as the starting quarterback in Green Bay.
(2025-09-16). Doha summit urges review of Israel ties after Qatar attack. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Watch: 'Free Palestine' call reverberate Emmy Awards 2025. ummid.com Emmy Awards Ceremony 2025 which unfolded at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, United States Sunday was reverberated by "Free Palestine" call.
(2025-09-16). Powering Healthcare: Schneider Electric's Strategic Collaboration with Apollo Hospitals. devdiscourse.com In a significant step toward sustainable healthcare infrastructure, Schneider Electric has joined forces with Apollo Hospitals to enhance the energy systems of Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai. The collaboration focuses on implementing Schneider's advanced power quality and energy monitoring technologies to ensure a robust and environmentally friendly energy framework.
(2025-09-16). Lukashenko: Belarus poses no threat but stands ready to counter any aggressor. eng.belta.by Belarus seeks to conquer no one but is capable of countering any | aggressor, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at an awards | ceremony in Minsk on 16 September.
(2025-09-16). HC questions exclusion of two unions from Faridpur-4. jagonews24.com The High Court has issued a rule asking the Election Commission (EC) to explain why the gazette notification excluding two unions from Faridpur-4 constituency and adding these to Faridpur-2 should not be declared illegal…
(2025-09-16). From military option to ICJ, can Egypt respond to Ethiopia GERD. newarab.com 
A few hours after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed opened the dam, the Egyptian foreign minister sent a
(2025-09-16). Philippine vessel deliberately rams China Coast Guard ship in waters near Huangyan Dao: CCG spokesperson. ecns.cn An official Philippine vessel deliberately rammed into a Chinese coast guard （CCG） ship near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on Tuesday morning, said a CCG spokesperson.
(2025-09-16). UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 2: Application Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has extended the last date of application and online registration for UP NEET UG 2025 Second Round Counselling for the year 2025-26.
(2025-09-16). Pre-prepared meals sector needs effective supervision. ecns.cn Instances of pre-prepared meals being passed off as freshly cooked have shaken consumer trust, illustrating the urgent need for strict supervision.These meals must be heated or cooked before consumption and comply with storage, transportation and labeling requirements."ÄÄ"ÄÄAs the Xibei episode shows, compliance with these rules is inconsistent.
(2025-09-16). Saving Old Cairo's heritage from rising waters. newarab.com 
For 18 years, Maha El-Sayed watched as the dome of Today, that same dome stands restored, its intricate stonework rescued from collapse, while Maha and dozens of other local women earn livelihoods preserving the very heritage they once saw as eyesores. | "We couldn't even walk past it. We kept our children…
(2025-09-16). CPJ, partners call on Lebanese Parliament to ensure media law protects press freedom. cpj.org CPJ joined 13 local and international organizations in urging the Lebanese Parliament to ensure the draft media law under consideration upholds free expression. The draft law, submitted to the parliamentary committee in May 2025, included significant advancements in protecting free expression in Lebanon, including abolishing pretrial detention and prison sentences for all speech-related violations. It…
(2025-09-16). Norway election: Labour narrowly holds on to power amid uncertainty. links.org.au 
Ellen Engelstad — In the end the left bloc won the election, but the vote has delivered a far less convincing mandate for change than the previous one…
(2025-09-16). USA: No sympathy, please! The Winding Up of the Aid Organization USAID. indybay.org The Agency for Effectiveness DOGE, led by Elon Musk until his departure, investigated USAID for wasting public funds because Musk was convinced that it was "a criminal organization" [1]. Donald Trump had declared that this agency was run by "a group of insane radicals" [2]. The global aid organization USAID, founded by Pres. Kennedy, distributed over $35 billion in aid worldwide in 2024.
(2025-09-16). A West Asia NATO-style force could be a bulwark against Israel's expansionist ambitions. thecanary.co An emergency summit in Doha, called in the aftermath off Israel's 9 September terror attack on the Qatar capital, has heard a proposal for a NATO-style force to act as a bulwark against the increasingly rash actions of the illegitimate Zionist entity. NATO-style force to act against the impunity of Israel According to reporting in […] | By
(2025-09-16). Noboa eliminates the diesel subsidy. Protests announced in Ecuador. peoplesdispatch.org Ecuador's right-wing president, Daniel Noboa, announced that During the two election campaigns he has participated in, Noboa promised that he would not eliminate the diesel subsidy because it would "generate inflation". However, on September 12, a group of ministers informed the entire country about that exact measure. | In fact, although it has been a tradition for presidents to personally announce such measures, Noboa decided not to appear on cam…
(2025-09-16). The battle for Libya's Tripoli has been averted, for now. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Spain warns of Eurovision boycott if Israel competes. newarab.com 
Spain joined Tuesday the group of countries threatening not to participate in The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia had already taken the same stance. Spain's addition to the list puts more pressure on both Israel and the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the popular contest. | Spanish public broadcaster RTVE made the decision at a board meeting in Madrid. | The announcement comes as diplo…
(2025-09-16). Hannah Einbinder is the voice of a generation decoupling from Israel. haaretz.com The actress' remarks during her Emmy speech reflected the profound shift that has taken place in how young American Jews see Israel, compared to their grandparents and great-grandparents…
(2025-09-16). Fragment 176-191 Peptide: Exploring Its Potential in Metabolic and Cellular Research. ummid.com Fragment 176-191 peptide sequence, corresponding to amino acids 176 to 191 of hGH, is theorized to support lipid metabolism and cell signaling pathways independently of the parent hormone's growth-promoting functions.
(2025-09-16). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 60,000 members of the National Union of Social Security Nurses in Peru went on strike September 9, while the union for 55,000 Canada post workers lifted its overtime ban in a blatant act of capitulation.
(2025-09-16). The city that never cools: Dhaka's faster warming and lethal nights. jagonews24.com Dhaka, one of the world's fastest-growing megacities, is heating up at an alarming and accelerating pace, transforming from a bustling metropolis into a pressure cooker of rising temperatures, vanishing greenery, and dangerous nighttime heat.
(2025-09-16). India, 141 other UN members back Palestine State at UNGA. ummid.com As many as 142 members of the United Nations, including India, Friday September 12, 2025 voted in favour of the creation of an independent Palestine State.
(2025-09-16). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-16). Trump Announces 2nd Summary Execution of Venezuelans Allegedly Trafficking Narcotics. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The statement coincided with the release of an extremely blurry video by the US secretary of war. The video shows a stalled boat displaying no signs of violence before being obliterated by an explosion. The video lack…
(2025-09-16). $6.5 Billion Drug Bust Exposes Mexico's Role in Global Meth and Fentanyl Crisis. latintimes.com Interpol has announced a record seizure of synthetic drugs worth an estimated $6.5 billion in a sweeping operation that stretched across Asia and North America.
(2025-09-16). Spain should boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part: minister. newarab.com 
Spain should boycott next year's His comments came a day after Spain's
(2025-09-16). A timely marine ecology conservation move>. ecns.cn Coral reefs can be seen at the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve in the South China Sea. The nature reserve is located in the city of Sansha, Hainan province, and covers an area of 3,523.67 hectares.
(2025-09-16). A self-driving car traffic jam is coming for US cities. gnnhd.tv 
A century ago, a deluge of automobiles swept across the United States, upending city life in its wake. Pedestrian deaths surged. Streetcars, unable to navigate the choking traffic, collapsed. Car owners infuriated residents with their klaxons' ear-splitting a…
(2025-09-16). Surge of women presidential candidates signals a shift in African politics. africa.cgtn.com For much of her political life, Simone Gbagbo has been known as the combative partner of Cà¥te d'Ivoire's former president, Laurent Gbagbo. Her sharp rhetoric earned her the nickname "The Iron Lady." Now, the onetime first lady is charting her own course. Cà¥te d'Ivoire's Constitutional Council cleared Gbagbo to run in October's presidential election, making …
(2025-09-16). Senator Lidia Thorpe: 'Victoria's treaty bill needs to be more inclusive'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-16). Venezuela Launches 2025 School Year with Enrollment Surge Renovated Facilities (+Photos). orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, visited the Urbaneja Achelpohl school in Caracas to mark the beginning of the school year in Venezuela. Significant renovations are underway at the school, which is attended by 1,158 students, including 55 in early childhood education, 298 in primary education, and 805 in general secondary education. | The head of state toured the facilities of this institution located in the San Pedro parish of Caracas, from the preschool to the secondary education facilities, and praised the renovation of the classrooms, computer labs, hallways, and recreation area. | Accompanied by t…
(2025-09-16). Hezbollah Announces Series of Events Marking Martyrdom Anniversary of S. Nasrallah, S. Safeiddine. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah announced on Tuesday a series of services to mark the first martyrdom anniversary of the part's Secretary Generals Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safeiddine. In a press conference in Beirut, Head of Hezbollah's Media Activities Department Sheikh Ali Daher declared that the slogan of the occasion will be the same as that adopted …
(2025-09-16). Extremist Jewish settlers set up illegal outpost in West Bank. newarab.com 
Settlers have used pepper spray and arson to harass Palestinian residents…
(2025-09-16). Strategic Deployment of Soft Power in China's Global Ascendancy. moderndiplomacy.eu In international relations, soft power is the ability to co-opt rather than coerce, in contrast with hard power. It entails using attractiveness and appeal to influence other people's preferences. Soft power, which uses foreign policy, political ideals, and culture to effect change, is non-coercive. Joseph Nye of Harvard University clarified in 2012 that "the best …
(2025-09-16). Light rain in Karachi early morning, heavy rain likely in various cities till Sept 19. gnnhd.tv 
Weather is likely to remain dry in most parts of Sindh…
(2025-09-16). Security footage exposes ICE lies in Chicago traffic stop killing. thecanary.co Early Friday morning, 12 September, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in Franklin Park, Chicago. The individual was identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez. At first, ICE tried to claim that Villegas-Gonzalez drove into the arresting agent, making him […] | By
(2025-09-16). Jamaat reschedules programmes to avoid disrupting BCS exam. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has rescheduled its programmes announced for 18 and 19 September, shifting them from morning to afternoon to avoid causing difficulties for candidates of the 47th BCS preliminary examination, which is scheduled for 18 September.
(2025-09-16). Trump signs declaration making Memphis, Tennessee next target for military, federal police occupation. wsws.org Surrounded by politicians and cabinet officials, Trump indicated that Chicago, St. Louis and Baltimore would face similar occupations in the near future.
(2025-09-16). National sovereignty is at the root of the environmental struggle in Brazil. peoplesdispatch.org The environmental struggle is inseparable from the struggle for national sovereignty, as it questions who has the power to make decisions about our territories and common goods.
(2025-09-16). Harassment of framed-up Alton Estate workers continues in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The scheduled September 10 trial of 26 framed-up Alton Estate workers has been postponed until December because police failed to produce their main witnesses.
(2025-09-16). Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students. icrc.org Chi»ôinƒÉu, 1 September — 15 October 2025…
(2025-09-16). US Pulls Drug Certification From Colombia After 30 years, Pointing at Petro Over Record Cocaine Boom. latintimes.com The United States has delivered a major blow to one of its closest South American allies by stripping Colombia of its coveted anti-drug certification.
(2025-09-16). Sudan: Cholera kills 25 in Darfur in 48-hour period. newarab.com 
At least 25 people have died in a 48-hour period in Local media reported that the spokesperson of the organisation, Adman Rijal, said that 12 people had died on Saturday and 13 on Sunday. | Rijal added that the The area w…
(2025-09-16). Persian carpets, among the most beautiful in the world. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Persian carpets and rugs are among the most beautiful in the world and a trip to Iran is incomplete without buying a Persian carpet for your home.
(2025-09-16). Keir Starmer's 'Democracy Taskforce' Tackling Foreign Interference Accused of Dodging Democratic Scrutiny. bylinetimes.com The UK Government is refusing to release information on what the taskforce set up to protect Britain's democracy is actually doing — leading to accusations it "ironically" evades democratic scrutiny. | The Defending Democracy Taskforce has been mentioned repeatedly by Government ministers as being at the core of the Government's efforts to tackle foreign threats to democracy, such as illicit donations, disinformation campaigns and social media manipulation by hostile states like Russia. It may also increasingly be concerned with the risk of the US far-right seeking to influence British politics, such as…
(2025-09-16). CBSE to upgrade into International Board: Pradhan. ummid.com The Central Board of Education (CBSE) is planning to upgrade itself into an International board and open schools out of India, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
(2025-09-16). public broadcaster says it will resign from Eurovision if Israel participates. haaretz.com Spain is the first member of the so-called Big Five — the five countries that contribute the most to fund Eurovision, which also includes the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy — to officially announce a boycott if Israel took part in the competition…
(2025-09-16). Haryana Unveils Pioneering Environment Plan for Sustainable Future. devdiscourse.com In a landmark move, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled the State Environment Plan (SEP) 2025-26 on Tuesday, setting the stage for a sustainable future. The plan aims to establish Haryana as a leader in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at both national and international levels.
(2025-09-16). July martyrs, fighters' names to be dropped if proven fake: Ministry. jagonews24.com The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has said that any names proven to be fake will be removed from the official list of July martyrs and fighters, and a revised gazette will be published.
(2025-09-16). Bulgaria arrests Russian over Beirut port blast in 2020. newarab.com 
(2025-09-16). Washington Post columnist says she was fired after Kirk post. newarab.com 
Washington Post columnist The 39-year-old writer expressed in a Substack post that the Washington Post said her posts, published on Bluesky, were "unacceptable" and a form of "gross misconduct". She also said the publicat…
(2025-09-16). Solving the world's microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed. |
(2025-09-16). Xi's show of unity with Putin and Kim could complicate China's delicate diplomatic balance. |
(2025-09-16). Racism isn't innate — here are five psychological stages that may lead to it. |
(2025-09-16). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
theguardian.com (2025-09-15). Charlie Kirk in his own words: 'prowling Blacks' and 'the great replacement strategy' The far-right commentator didn't pull his punches when discussing his bigoted views on current events