(2025-09-27). Germany freezes arms exports approvals to Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Former UK PM Blair could lead transitional authority in Gaza. newarab.com 
Former UK prime minister It follows Blair's involvement in discussions with
(2025-09-27). shticky UN speech will be forgotten. His grotesque theatrics will not. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's performance at the UN General Assembly only highlighted the global isolation in which he and his country find themselves. The aging, failing magician merely proved to the sparse audience, to his people and — through loudspeakers — to the people of Gaza, that he is not focused on ending the war…
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Webinar: Lifeline For Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/RogerWatersGaza…
(2025-09-27). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-09-27). Trump says Gaza deal near, Israeli captives could soon be freed. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). UN: Netanyahu denies Gaza genocide, slams Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite warnings. newarab.com 
An international aid flotilla was set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza on Friday, organisers said, The Global Sumud Flotilla is using about 50 civilian boats Many lawyers, parliamentarians, and activi…
(2025-09-27). What we know about Trump's new Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump The initiative was seen by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan and should But after nearly two years of devastating war in the Gaza Strip, now reduced…
(2025-09-27). Sources: Hamas agrees to Trump-backed Gaza deal, including releasing all Israeli hostages. haaretz.com The proposal includes a gradual IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, alongside the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, in exchange for both the living and the deceased Israeli hostages…
(2025-09-27). Intl. scholars urge action as Gaza, West Bank archaeological collections face unprecedented loss. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A group of prominent Israeli and international archaeologists, researchers, and museum curators has issued a stark open letter condemning the widespread destruction of cultural heritage in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing the Israeli government and military of violating international law and engaging in a policy of "annihilation."
(2025-09-27). Netanyahu defends terrorism, mass murder, and genocide at the United Nations. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address before the United Nations General Assembly on Friday in which he vowed to defy international law, gloated about committing mass murder and terrorism, and vowed to continue the Gaza genocide in defiance of world public opinion.
(2025-09-27). In Spain, Germany: Actions of solidarity with Palestine grow. workers.org 
By Workers World newspaper staff In the West European imperialist countries, themselves consistent supporters of Israel even after nearly two years of genocidal slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza, the popular mass support for Palestine has reached new levels. In the face of relentless slaughter of civilians, Israel has now reached . . . |
(2025-09-27). Poets Cry Out – Let Gaza Live. indybay.org Poets to Padilla and Schiff: Let Gaza Live. Block the Bombs. Protect Journalists. | Photo: Left to Right: Mike Wong, Joe Lamb, James Janko, Maxine Hong Kingston, Genny Lim, Devoah Major, Salma Shaie. Kathleen Herman, Kimi Sugioka- Alameda Poet Laureate, Kirk Lumpkin, Alexandro Murguia, 1st Latinx SF Poet Laureate…
(2025-09-27). Trump: Intensive Gaza talks have been productive, Israel and Hamas both briefed. haaretz.com
(2025-09-27). Saturday 10/4: Bay Area: Two Years of Genocide – Arms Embargo Now! indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza, Broadway and 14th Street, Oakland…
(2025-09-27). Santa Cruz County – Divest from Companies Complicit in Genocide! indybay.org People's Aid Santa Cruz has initiated a petition calling on the County of Santa Cruz to divest from all companies complicit in the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. | Sign the petition here: tinyurl.com/SC-Divest-Now…
(2025-09-27). A socialist perspective in the struggle against genocide and world war. wsws.org After two years of ongoing mass protests around the world, it is time to take political stock: What is the political, historical and economic background to the genocide?—And what strategy and perspective can stop it?
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). Beijing sets out plan to lead China's AI drive. ecns.cn Beijing doubled down on its ambitions to lead China's AI drive on Friday, unveiling the "Beijing Solution" at the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Computing Conference.
(2025-09-27). International operation center of e-CNY begins work. ecns.cn The international operation center of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, has officially gone begun, the People's Bank of China said on Thursday, marking China's latest step in providing innovative solutions for cross-border payments.
(2025-09-27). Chinese premier pledges joint efforts with Cyprus to expand trade. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China is ready to work with Cyprus to continue to expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, and explore the potential for cooperation in emerging fields."ÄÄ"ÄÄLi made the remarks in his meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2025-09-27). Hamas: Walkouts amid Netanyahu UN speech show Israel 'isolation'. newarab.com 
Hamas said a mass walkout of delegations "Boycotting Netanyahu's speech is one manifestation of Israel's isolation and the consequences of the war of extermination," Taher al-Nunu, the media adviser to the head of Hamas's political bureau, said in a statement. | As Netanyahu walked up to the General Assembly rostrum, a number of delegations walked out ⚪ in a delibera…
(2025-09-27). Road blockade underway in Khagrachhari over schoolgirl gang rape. jagonews24.com A dawn-to-dusk road blockade is underway in Khagracchari on Saturday, September 27, in protest against the alleged gang rape of a schoolgirl and demanding the arrest of those involved in the incident…
(2025-09-27). Chinese goods win Australian hearts with high quality. ecns.cn Made-in-China consumer products have won praise at a major trade show in Australia, with importers, industry representatives and experts noting that the products are now increasingly recognized for their high quality, surpassing their previous reputation for reliable supply at low cost.
(2025-09-27). World leaders attempt to end war in Sudan on sidelines of UN. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). French court jails three women who joined IS in Syria. newarab.com 
A French court on Friday handed jail sentences of up to 13 years to three women for joining Jennyfer Clain, 34, whose uncles Jean-Michel and Fabien Clain had publicly claimed responsibility on behalf of IS for the Paris attacks on November 13, 2015, was sentenced to 11 years for belonging to IS. | Her sister-in-law, Mayalen Duhart, 42, was given 10 years and 67-year-old Christine Allain, the women's mother-in-law, 13 years.
(2025-09-27). Tongi fire: Now fire service official Naim dies. jagonews24.com Khandakar Jannatul Naim, a Fire Service official, who was injured in a chemical warehouse fire in Gazipur's Tongi, passed away in a Dhaka hospital on Saturday morning, September 27…
(2025-09-27). Bhutan proposes signing FTA with Bangladesh. jagonews24.com The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, has expressed strong interest in signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh and linking the two countries' economic zones to boost trade and investment…
(2025-09-27). CMG holds film concert to send messages of peace and unity. ecns.cn The "United as One World, Voices of Peace" film concert is held in New York, September 23, 2025."Let us revisit the founding mission of the United Nations, take history as a mirror, cherish peace, and jointly advance global modernization to build a community with a shared future for humanity," Shen said.
(2025-09-27). Cuba expresó en ONU solidaridad con Venezuela ante amenazas de agresión. radiohc.cu El canciller Bruno Rodríguez rechazó este viernes en Nueva York, el despliegue militar de Estados Unidos en el Caribe, y expresó la solidaridad de Cuba con el Gobierno y pueblo de Venezuela ante las actuales amenazas. | En la VII Reunión Ministerial del Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, dijo: Nuestra más profunda solidaridad con el Gobierno y pueblo venezolanos, víctimas de un peligroso acto de provocación por parte del gobierno de Estados Unidos, que busca justificar una agresión militar". | Rodríguez rechazó "categóricamente el creciente despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Ca…
(2025-09-27). Number of 5G mobile phone users in China surpasses 1.15 billion. ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile phone users in China has surpassed 1.15 billion, with the technology now widely integrated into industries across the economy, data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) showed.
(2025-09-27). New finding may rewrite human family tree. ecns.cn A study published in the journal Science on Friday revealed that a reanalysis of an ancient human skull fossil, unearthed in Hubei province and dating back more than 1 million years, may rewrite the human family tree.
(2025-09-27). Xinjiang marks seven decades of growth, unity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping attends a grand gathering held on Thursday in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-09-27). ONU: Gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe piden fin del bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas, Ralph Gonsalves se sumó a otros dignatarios del mundo, y pidió este viernes a Estados Unidos que escuche a la comunidad internacional y ponga fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra Cuba. | Durante su intervención en el debate de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), Gonsalves subrayó que la solución debe basarse en el "respeto mutuo, al amparo del Derecho Internacional" y debe orientarse a favorecer "la paz, la seguridad y la prosperidad compartidas" de ambos países vecinos. Foto: Misiones Diplomáticas de Cuba | El líder sanvincentin…
(2025-09-27). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: You wanna social philosophy? walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-09-27). Over 40 groups call out Newsom on backsliding on climate, banner dropped in NYC. indybay.org In the heart of New York City during Climate Week, activists have just unfurled a giant banner that reads: "Gov. Newsom: If you can't take on Big Oil, how can you take on Trump?"
(2025-09-27). Saturday 10/4: Gerrymander Wars: Is There a Better Way? indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 10/18: No Kings Rally and Palestine Freedom Rally. indybay.org Meet at the Historic Old City Hall Art Deco building 22737 Mission blvd Hayward Ca 94541 between C st and B st. There will be speakers, chants and a short march. bring water if it is hot.
(2025-09-27). Missouri governor to sign legislation implementing gerrymander and ballot initiative crackdown. wsws.org Regardless of vote totals, Missouri Republicans are seeking to maintain control of Congress in next year's mid-term elections.
(2025-09-27). Canciller cubano recuerda histórico discurso de Fidel Castro en ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez recordó este viernes el histórico discurso del líder de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en la Asamblea General de la ONU, 65 años atrás. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller escribió que "hace 65 años el Comandante en Jefe pronunció su primer discurso en ONU, referente en la historia de ONU y de nuestra diplomacia revolucionaria, donde expresó: 'Desaparezca la filosofía del despojo y habrá desaparecido la filosofía de la guerra'". | @ONU_es, referente en la historia de (2025-09-27). U.S. envoy Steve son attempts to raise billions from Israel-Hamas cease-fire mediator Qatar, report says. haaretz.com The New York Times reports that Steve Witkoff's relationship with the oil-rich Gulf State is more extensive than previously thought, with one document suggesting the Qataris have been investing in the Witkoffs' real estate projects as early as 2017…
(2025-09-27). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-09-27). Thursday 11/13: 28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-09-27). Trump's granddaughter launches clothing brand from White House. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, after arriving at the Republic Airport on September 26, 2025, in New York. — AFPUS President Donald Trump's granddaughter has unveiled a clothing brand bearing her name, with promotional photos…
(2025-09-27). Charlie Kirk's mourners think only the White Man can be a martyr. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Radio Cubana y CDR unidos por el pueblo. radiohc.cu 
Los CDR, Comités de Defensa de la Revolución, que el próximo domingo cumplirán 65 años, recibieron este viernes la medalla Centenario de la Radio cubana. | En acto celebrado en el museo de la citada organización de masas, Yuzaima Cardona, directora general de la Radio cubana entregó el reconocimiento a Gerardo Hernández, Héroe de la República de Cuba y coordinador nacional de los CDR. | En sus palabras Cardona resaltó que el pueblo es el elemento distintivo de cada una de las partes, así como la vocación de servir en cada barrio.La radio tiene 100 emisoras, 74 de las cuales están micro localizadas en territorios…
(2025-09-27). Iran Denounces US, Europe for Sabotaging UN Diplomacy on Nuclear Deal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced the United States and European powers for sabotaging diplomacy after the UN Security Council rejected a draft resolution by Russia and China aimed at preserving talks on Iran's nuclear program.
(2025-09-27). Eurovision members to vote in November on Israeli participation. newarab.com 
The organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest said Friday its members would vote in November on Israel's participation next year, after "A letter has been sent … to Directors General of all our Members informing them that a vote on participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place," the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said in a statement. | It said the vote would take place "at an extraordinary meeting of the EBU's General Assembly to be held onli…
(2025-09-27). Prologis, Amazon, Racist Bay View Scams, SF Mayor Lurie & Billionaire CEO Hamid Moghad. indybay.org Billionaire Mayor Daniel Lurie's crony Prologis CEO Hamid Moghadam has been given full support to build a major Amazon warehouse in the Bay View that will pollute and contaminate the working class commuity. Moghadam set up a fake community advisory board of only Black residents to push the development and now one of them Inez blows the whistle on this racist scam.
(2025-09-27). Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor: sources. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Trump Justice Department indicts former FBI director James Comey. wsws.org The indictment of former FBI director James Comey on Thursday is a significant step in the establishment of a personalist presidential dictatorship under Donald Trump. By moving to jail his opponents within the political establishment, Trump is seeking to consolidate his power to smash the democratic rights of the working class.
(2025-09-27). US financier charged with sexually abusing women in New York 'dungeon'. scmp.com A retired US financier has been arrested on charges that he lured dozens of women, including former Playboy models, to be sexually and physically assaulted during encounters in his Central Park penthouse in a soundproofed room described in court papers as "The Dungeon". | Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested on Friday at his rental home in Fairfield, Connecticut, authorities said. He pleaded not guilty at a federal court in Brooklyn.
(2025-09-27). StanChart refunds money clients lost in credit card fraud. jagonews24.com Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the largest multinational bank operating in the country, has refunded its credit card customers who lost money in a series of fraudulent incidents…
(2025-09-27). China-developed nine-valent HPV vaccine launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn China's first domestically developed nine-valent HPV vaccine was officially launched in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on Friday, making it available to women of eligible age across the region.
(2025-09-27). UN sanctions on Iran set to return as nuclear diplomacy fades. geo.tv 
Iranian flag flutters in front of a nuclear site in Iran. — AFPUN inspectors return, West demands more nuclear progress.Sanctions start Sunday, target nuclear, missile-linked entities.Pezeshkian rejects uranium deal, accuses West of pressure.
(2025-09-27). Escaped snow leopard found safe in Xining Wildlife Park. ecns.cn The escaped snow leopard was found on Friday evening at Xining Wildlife Park in Xining, Qinghai province, the park's official WeChat account announced.
(2025-09-27). Latin America's "Pink tide" governments slam Trump at UN, while collaborating with Pentagon. wsws.org The mostly muted criticism of the Trump administration, including its massacre of civilians in the Caribbean, came as Latin America's militaries staged war games with the same US forces perpetrating these criminal attacks.
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley CA…
(2025-09-27). Trump signs executive order approving takeover of TikTok by US investment consortium. wsws.org The Trump White House issued an executive order on Thursday called, "Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security," that approves the framework for a deal to place the Chinese-based social media platform under more than 80 percent US corporate ownership.
(2025-09-27). State law requires Tennessee public school teachers to teach gun safety starting in kindergarten. wsws.org A separate state bill, passed in 2023, allows teachers to carry firearms in school as the "solution" to mass shootings.
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-09-27). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Utility workers protested across Pakistan against electricity privatisation, staff shortages and IMF austerity measures, while hundreds of bus drivers in two Australian states stopped work to demand decent wages.
(2025-09-27). Humanoid robot boxing competition showcased at 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 4th Global Digital Trade Expo kicked off in Hangzhou on Thursday. At the event, Unitree Robotics held a humanoid robot boxing competition at its booth, drawing a large crowd of visitors.
(2025-09-27). is like a zombie apocalypse. a few air raid sirens compared to. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: an American whose rough experience taught her to set boundaries, and an Israeli high school teacher who is embarking on a completely different career after retirement…
(2025-09-27). Gold Trump Epstein Protest Statue Removed and Replaced by a Giant Trump… indybay.org A satirical life-sized gold colored statue on a faux marble base depicting Donald Trump holding hands while jumping with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein titled "Best Friends Forever" appeared on the National Mall outside the Capitol during the early morning hours on September 23. The sculpture is one in a series of politically themed works critical of Trump that were created and have been placed in public spaces by an anonymous group, much to the chagrin no doubt of the president, who in this case continues to distance himself from Epstein.
(2025-09-27). Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began to deliver his speech during the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, many delegates walked out of the UNGA hall in protest. In his address, Netanyahu criticized those countries announcing their recognition of the …
(2025-09-27). Australian research exposes mental health crisis among teachers. wsws.org Teachers are being crushed by an ever-expanding administrative workload, while also being asked to deal with the increasing and complex social and emotional traumas of students and their families.
(2025-09-27). New Zealand doctors strike amid worsening healthcare crisis. wsws.org The strike by 6,000 doctors follows nationwide strikes by tens of thousands of teachers and nurses against the government's austerity measures.
(2025-09-27). Hezbollah appeal to Saudi Arabia was spurred by Iran: sources. newarab.com 
Hezbollah's effort to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem
(2025-09-27). Sunday 10/5: Virtual Screening of the film "Severed" + Panel discussion. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yCgsvWS……
(2025-09-27). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-09-27). ALS patient Cai Lei loses speech but still works online. ecns.cn Former JD.com vice president Cai Lei, now battling advanced ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), said on Thursday night he continues to lead his team and handle research tasks efficiently despite losing the ability to speak or move.
(2025-09-27). Dozens of House Democrats urge Trump to join Euopean states in recognizing Palestine. haaretz.com In a letter led by California Rep. Ro Khanna, 48 lawmakers said recognizing a Palestinian state is vital for ensuring both the 'national rights' of Palestinians and Israel's survival, noting that Netanyahu's government has been undermining these efforts by promoting West Bank annexation…
(2025-09-27). Greece: Government systematic constraints and politically motivated accusations against migrants rights NGOs must end! fidh.org Greek authorities threaten to remove some migrants' rights NGOs from the official registry of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, posing serious obstacles to the capacity of civil society actors to operate and defend the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and thereby shrinking civic space. Greek authorities have already, since 2020, introduced legislation that imposes burdensome financial requirements and controls, such as intrusive audits, that undermine NGOs' independence and (…) | – |
(2025-09-27). United in Heart | Why was this dinner at the Summer Palace a 'heart-to-heart' gathering. ecns.cn On the eastern slope of Wanshou Mountain in the Summer Palace, there lies a modest courtyard named Yishoutang. On the evening of March 25, 1949, Mao Zedong hosted a dinner here for democratic figures. This dinner was a heartfelt gathering that witnessed the democratic discussion of the nation's future. What stories lie behind this event? Who were the attendees? Let's take a journey into this special dinner 76 years ago.
(2025-09-27). Trump at U.N.: Bigotry, climate denial, warmongering — and lies. workers.org 
It's said of Donald Trump that you can tell he's lying if his lips are moving. In any case, there is no need to go through the lengthy and horrendous speech Trump gave to the United Nations on Sept. 23 point by point to debunk every lie. It goes without . . . |
(2025-09-27). Mass walkout at UN as Netanyahu takes the stage. jagonews24.com Dozens of delegates at the United Nations General Assembly walked out in protest on Friday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver his address.
(2025-09-27). Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital kill at least 9 people. newarab.com 
Yemen's Houthi rebels said Friday that at least nine people were killed by Israeli strikes on The strikes on Thursday afternoon came a day after a drone launched by the Houthis wounded 22 people in
(2025-09-27). Cuba and Venezuela Reach the Semifinals of the Baseball5 World Championship (j). radiohc.cu Havana, September 26 (RHC) — Today, Cuba and Venezuela advanced to the semifinals of the World Youth Baseball5 Championship being held in Mexico, after defeating Lithuania and Türkiye, respectively. | The Caribbean team won in straight sets, with scores of 10 to one and eight to five. | Venezuela, meanwhile, defeated Türkiye 9-1 and 4-2, also advancing to the semi-finals, which will take place this evening. | Earlier, Chinese Taipei defeated Japan in a replay of the Asian Cup final, which Japan won in three sets, although this time it was reversed, with the Chinese winning 3-0 and 11-3. | The final…
(2025-09-27). Premier calls for efforts to enhance China-U.S. ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has underlined the need for Beijing and Washington to find the right way to get along with each other and strive to achieve common prosperity through mutual success.
(2025-09-27). China launches anti-dumping investigation into pecan nuts from Mexico, U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of pecan nuts (Carya illinoensis) originating from Mexico and the United States.
(2025-09-27). Iran warns of consequences as United Nations approves snapback sanctions. haaretz.com Iranian FM Araqchi says the United States betrayed diplomacy and the E3 buried it; France, Britain and the U.S. say they will continue diplomacy…
(2025-09-27). China's Fujian aircraft carrier commissioning 'not far off', says spokesperson. ecns.cn A carrier-based aircraft KongJing-600 makes an electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff on China's Fujian aircraft carrier.He noted that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35, and KongJing-600 successfully completed catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier.
(2025-09-27). China pledges greater role in UN peacekeeping. ecns.cn The Chinese military stands ready to make greater contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.The Chinese military will continue to expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations with greater input and dedication, he said.
(2025-09-27). Erdogan hails 'meaningful progress' in his talks with Trump. newarab.com 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and President Donald Trump had made "meaningful progress" on a range of regional and bilateral issues However, a readout of Erdogan's comments to reporters on his return trip from Washington made no direct reference to Turkey's purchases of Russian oil or of U.S. fighter jets, which were a central part of Thursday's talks. | After a cool relationship with Trump's pr…
(2025-09-27). Wednesday 10/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-09-27). 55,000 Canada Post workers on strike as Liberal government moves to dismantle public postal service. wsws.org Workers began to spontaneously walkout Thursday afternoon in Atlantic Canada soon after Liberal Public Works Minister Joà´l Lightbound announced the implementation of a "transformation plan" which would gut operations and slash jobs.
(2025-09-27). The agricultural fixes Africa needs. independent.co.ug 
Africa's policymakers can undernourishment by restoring soil fertility, innovation, and investing in human capital COMMENT | ESTHER NGUMBI | According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025, a report recently released by the five leading United Nations agencies working on the issue, the number of people facing hunger globally declined …
(2025-09-27). Exploring golden fields at harvest time. ecns.cn An aerial view shows vast golden fields as crops enter the harvest season in Gaotai County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 24, 2025.
(2025-09-27). From Xinjiang to Fujian: A barbecue journey of unity. ecns.cn Mierabudula Saidimaimaiti, a native of Moyu County in Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, moved with his family to Songxi, Fujian Province in 1997. He began his entrepreneurial journey with a small barbecue stall and went on to establish a food company in 2016.
(2025-09-27). Pro-Israel billionaires and UAE royals: meet TikTok's new owners. newarab.com 
Under a new $14 billion deal brokered by President Donald Trump, the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has been forced to spin off its US arm into a separate entity controlled by a consortium of American billionaires and Gulf royals. | On paper, the deal is about national security and data privacy; however, in practice, it appears to be about power and control of one of the most influen…
(2025-09-27). Yunus believes coexistence is the answer for Israel and Palestine. jagonews24.com Prof Yunus, on behalf of the people of Bangladesh and of conscientious citizens across the world, once again made a strong appeal: the two-state solution must be implemented now, through the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.
(2025-09-27). Return wealth to its rightful owners: Yunus. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called upon those countries and institutions that shelter stolen assets to return the wealth to its rightful owners, noting that the current global financial system has failed to prevent the illicit transfer of resources from developing nations.
(2025-09-27). China's Shenzhou XX crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The crew trio, consisting of commander Chen Dong and taikonauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, successfully completed their assigned tasks at 1: 35 a.m. Beijing Time after about six hours of coordinated work, with support from the space station's robotic arm and the ground control team.
(2025-09-27). Chinese premier calls for efforts to strengthen China-U.S. ties, expand cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that, looking to the future, China and the United States need to find the right way to coexist. He called for increased efforts to strengthen China-U.S. ties and expand cooperation.
(2025-09-27). Kane scores twice to reach Bayern century in record time. jagonews24.com Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's win over Werder Bremen on Friday to become the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a club playing in one of Europe's top five leagues…
(2025-09-27). UK welcomes Chinese investment in electric vehicle sector, envoy says. ecns.cn British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson delivers a speech on UK-China cooperation and the future of bilateral ties at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-09-27). Vice primera ministra recorre obras de impacto en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La evaluación de las inversiones hidráulicas en ejecución, el impacto social de las obras en comunidades vulnerables y el fortalecimiento del programa de Gobierno desde el desarrollo territorial fueron los ejes principales del recorrido de la vice primera ministra Inés María Chapman por la provincia de Santiago de Cuba. | Acompañada del presidente del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos, Antonio Rodríguez, y autoridades locales, la dirigente constató el avance de la conductora de 1.3 kilómetros en la comunidad de Sevilla, que beneficiará en su segunda etapa a más de 11 mil habitantes de zonas como El Brujo…
(2025-09-27). Global leaders extend full support to Yunus, acknowledge Bangladesh's progress. jagonews24.com D0ozens of global leaders have gathered to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at his hotel suite in New York, offering their full support to him.
(2025-09-27). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-09-27). Bodies of five migrants recovered in Libyan desert. newarab.com 
The decomposed bodies of five suspected Recovery crews worked with local authorities to recover the remains which were located around 550 kilometres (341 miles) south of Libya, which shares borders with six nation…
(2025-09-27). Ukraine's voiceless army: Ukrainian deserters speak out. wsws.org In this article by Ukrainian journalists, deserters from the NATO-backed Ukrainian army speak out about their experiences.
(2025-09-27). China adds 3 U.S. entities to export control list. ecns.cn China announced on Thursday the decision to add three U.S. entities to its export control list, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
(2025-09-27). 4 nations issue joint statement, opposition reiterated. ecns.cn China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran have released a joint statement, reiterating their opposition to the rebuilding of military bases in Afghanistan.
(2025-09-27). Trump memorandum brands anti-fascism and opposition to capitalism as "domestic terrorism" wsws.org By treating political beliefs as the "animating threads" of terrorism, NSPM-7 provides a pseudo-legal justification for the persecution of individuals and organizations on the basis of their political convictions.
(2025-09-27). First UN summit on sustainable, inclusive, resilient global economy convenes. ecns.cn UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the "Climate Summit 2025" on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, September 24, 2025.
(2025-09-27). En Cuba, presidente de Gabón para visita oficial. radiohc.cu El presidente de Gabón, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema comenzó este viernes una visita de trabajo a Cuba, que concluirá el venidero lunes con el propósito de fortalecer las relaciones bilaterales. | La agenda del mandatario comprende un encuentro oficial con el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, intercambios con otras autoridades locales y también recorridos por lugares de interés social, patrimonial e histórico. | Desde el 26 de marzo de 1974, cuando Cuba y Gabón establecieron relaciones diplomáticas, ambos Estados mantienen fraternales vínculos, según una notificación oficial | Agrega el texto que en varios foros y pl…
(2025-09-27). Philippines death toll rises to 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam. geo.tv 
Coast guard personnel, rescuing residents from their flooded house, show the height of Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, at a village in Ormoc City, Philippine on September 26, 2025. — AFPMANILA: The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to 11 in the Philippines on Saturday…
(2025-09-27). Cuba Secures its World Cup Ticket in Women's Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, September 26 (RHC) — With grit and patience, the Cuban women's baseball team defeated Nicaragua 9-8 today in the Pan American tournament and secured one of three spots in the upcoming World Cup. | The game, played at the Forum La Guaira Stadium in Macuto, had the feel of a movie. The Cubans, led by Jorge Luis Pimienta, tied the score in the sixth inning thanks to a timely hit by Jessica Herrera that drove in two runs, just when everything seemed to be going in favor of the Nicaraguans. | In the seventh, Nicaragua regained the lead with two runs, but their pitching collapsed in the final inning: five…
(2025-09-27). Six appear in UK court charged over banned Palestine Action. newarab.com 
Six people appeared in a London court on Friday charged with some 50 offences for organising support for the Britain Since then, a number of pro…
(2025-09-27). Tuesday 9/30: What's Next for the Resistance? A Community Conversation (Zoom Webinar). indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | bit.ly/rsvpSept30…
(2025-09-27). Hungary names Antifa as terrorist group following US move. newarab.com 
Hungary published a newly created list of terrorist organisations Friday, naming Antifa groups, after Prime Minister Viktor Orban vowed to follow Trump signed an order on Monday designating the movement as a domestic terrorist organisation in a move sparked by Following suit, the Hungarian governme…
(2025-09-27). Dundee Engine nearly six months after workplace death: "The machines are running at full blast, and not a word is being said about Ronald Adams" wsws.org At a meeting for workers returning from layoff, management and United Auto Workers officials maintained a guilty silence about the death of the 63-year-old skilled tradesman.
(2025-09-27). Tech billionaire Elon Musk responds after being named in new Epstein files. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Elon Musk's name has surfaced in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files, alongside other prominent figures such as Bill Gates and Trump ally Steve Bannon. | According to a newly released six-page document by Democratic lawmakers, Epstein's itinerary listed a possible trip by the Tesla chief to the financier's private island in the US Virgin Islands on December 6, 2014 — a site where multiple women have alleged abuse. Next to Musk's name, the note read: "Is this still happening?" But the papers did not confirm whether Musk ever made the visit. Musk has categorically denied any such connectio…
(2025-09-27). Girona and Espanyol Draw in an Early LaLiga Match. radiohc.cu Havana, September 26 (RHC) — Today, Girona and Espanyol played to a scoreless draw in the early match of the seventh round of the Spanish Football League. | The highlight of the matchday is scheduled for tomorrow, when Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid face off in the Madrid derby. | On Saturday, the opponents will be Getafe-Levante, Mallorca-Alavés, and Villarreal-Athletic Bilbao. | The scheduled matches for Sunday are: Rayo Vallecano-Sevilla, Elche-Celta, Barcelona-Real Sociedad, and Betis-Osasuna. | Matchday seven of LaLiga will conclude on Monday with the match between Valencia and Real Oviedo.
(2025-09-27). Cash-strapped PA welcomes foreign fund pledges. newarab.com 
The Donor countries including
(2025-09-27). Houses collapse after earthquake hits rural area of Gansu. ecns.cn An earthquake with a 5.6 magnitude and a focal depth of 10 kilometers hit Longxi county, Dingxi in Gansu province on Saturday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2025-09-27). Ex-FBI chief Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign to chill opposition. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows US President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey. — ReutersComey indictment faces significant legal hurdles, experts say.Trump's actions may aid Comey's defense against prosecution.Indictment seen as part of broader effort against…
(2025-09-27). Supreme Court allows Trump admin freeze of $4 bn in foreign aid. newarab.com 
The US Supreme Court allowed The conservative-dominated court said upholding the president's authority to conduct foreign affairs appears to "outweigh the potential harm" faced by the intended recipients of the aid money. | The court said its emergency order was not a final determination on the merits of the case but it allows for a temporary freeze on disbursement of the funds whil…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: Tesla Takedown Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org Enter the shopping center via Plum Lane (off Sand Hill Rd.) | Tesla show room is straight ahead | Palo Alto…
(2025-09-27). China's Shenzhou-20 crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn China's in-orbit Shenzhou-20 crew successfully completed their fourth round of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2025-09-27). China creates 59.21 mln new urban jobs by August during 14th Five-year Plan. ecns.cn By August 2025, China has created a total of 59.21 million new urban jobs during the 14th Five-year Plan period (2021-25), surpassing the target of 55 million, according to a press conference held Friday.
(2025-09-27). Exploring Tianshui ancient town in southwest China. ecns.cn An aerial view shows Tianshui ancient town in Tianshui County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sept. 24, 2025.
(2025-09-27). Lebanon ex-bank chief released after posting record bail. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Virtual Town Hall: Policing in Schools. indybay.org Zoom Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrhlM_P……
(2025-09-27). US revokes Colombian president's visa after he calls soldiers to 'disobey Trump'. scmp.com The US State Department said on Friday it would revoke the visa of Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro for his "incendiary actions" during a pro-Palestinian street protest in New York. | "Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence," the State Department said in a social media post. | "We will revoke Petro's visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions."
(2025-09-27). Cover-ups continue over fatal failure of emergency phone system in Australia. wsws.org This meltdown, the second such disaster in less than two years, has shocked the population by showing the dubious reliability of the 000 system, which is a life-and-death issue.
(2025-09-27). China launches new Fengyun meteorological satellite. ecns.cn China launched a new Fengyun meteorological satellite, which will also contribute to a global green mission, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday.
(2025-09-27). Digital Parliament processes to be implemented. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity for legislation, oversight and representation, Parliament will start an e-Parliament project. This is contained in Parliament's Strategic Plan for the financial years, 2025/2026-2029/2030 that was launched at Parliament on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among in her speech …
(2025-09-27). US House Democrats call on Trump, Rubio to recognise Palestine. newarab.com 
Dozens of Democratic members of the US Congress have sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on them to recognise a Palestinian state. | The letter, Khanna told the British paper that he had expected the number of signatures to surpass 50 by Friday, when the letter was due to be handed to Trump and Rubio. | It comes after several Western countries, among them US allies Britain,…
(2025-09-27). Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails. newarab.com 
Sweeping European powers have urged Iran to reverse a series of steps it took after Israel and the United States bombed its nuclear sites in June ⚪ but Iran has insisted any effort to reimpose sanctions is "legally void." | China and Russia's effort to buy time for diplomacy was rejected by nine countries against four in favor. | "UN sa…
(2025-09-27). Wednesday 10/1: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine NOW! indybay.org Mission Street @ 22nd Street San Francisco, CA…
(2025-09-27). Sydney police officer charged with assault of pro-Palestinian protester. wsws.org The laying of the charge is an exercise in damage control, amid revelations indicating that the attack on the small protest was ordered at the highest levels of the police and state Labor government.
(2025-09-27). Trump slaps new U.S. tariffs on broad range. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a new round of tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100 percent duties on branded drugs and 25 percent levies on heavy-duty trucks, set to take effect next week.
(2025-09-27). Syria's Sharaa ends US visit without Israel security deal. newarab.com 
Sharaa met US President Donald Trump and other world leaders during the visit but left before the arrival of
(2025-09-27). War propaganda and militarism on children's TV in Germany. wsws.org The children's TV channel KiKa's editorial team—and with it the German elites—are apparently determined to reconnect with the militarist traditions of the Kaiser's Empire and the Nazi era—starting with the youngest.
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: "Land for the taking." A walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Palestine: The Reality" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xlKU……
(2025-09-27). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
(2025-09-27). Save the International Criminal Court and the rule of law. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Special Appeal 2025 – Climate change and conflict: Protecting the most vulnerable. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Just transition and critical minerals: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). I have a dream. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). The EU-Ecuador trade agreement must work to protect workers' rights in the banana industry. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Tuesday 9/30: Saving the Everglades from Eco Destruction by "Alligator Alcatraz" – The Fight to Come. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). Sahel states' International Criminal Court withdrawal: A step back for victims and justice. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Ethiopia: "The world erupted around me" — a landmine survivor's story. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Public freedoms in danger : alarm over repression in France. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Georgia: Escalating repression Over 20 Georgian CSOs targeted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, CSO leaders questioned in "sabotage" case. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Laos: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). North Korea: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). South Africa Urges African States to Champion International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Sept. 21- Sept. 27). ecns.cn
(2025-09-27). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Iraq. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Unlocking Xinjiang Charms | Over 14,500 mirrors illuminate a greener future in Hami. ecns.cn
(2025-09-27). In search of Kin, 20 years on. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Renewed Appeal 2025: Addressing the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Mayor Push For Amazon Warehouse By Prologis Billionaire Moghadam Faces Protest. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Youth Think Tank SalonÔΩúHumanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted Crises. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Algeria: Lift Undue Restrictions on Associations. fidh.org
(2025-09-26). Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas: PA Ready to Govern Gaza, Demands End to Starvation and Genocide. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas spoke remotely to the UN General Assembly on Thursday because the Trump administration denied him a visa, in contravention of the US agreement with the UN. He spoke of the Israeli total war on Gaza, saying that it "is not just an act of aggression, but …
(2025-09-26). Tony Blair tipped to run Gaza under US-backed transitional scheme. tehrantimes.com Reports in Haaretz and the Times of Israel reveal that the White House is backing a proposal to install former UK prime minister Tony Blair at the head of a new "Gaza International Transitional Authority" (GITA), which would serve as Gaza's supreme political and legal authority for as long as five years.
(2025-09-26). What It's Like on the Gaza-Bound Flotilla Attacked by Drones. theintercept.com 
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, drones attacked a fleet of small boats bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Jordan Uhl speaks to Tommy Marcus, who goes by
(2025-09-26). UNGA: Abbas presses Hamas disarmament, Saudi pledges PA funding. newarab.com 
The future of Gaza took centre stage at the Palestinian Authority President UN member states voted 145-5 to allow Abbas to address the international body remotely after the US barred more than 80 Palestinians from entering the country. | He…
(2025-09-26). Trump says Gaza deal near, hostages could soon be freed. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he was close to forging a deal to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home as he prepared to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. | "It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that gets the hostages back, it's going to be a deal that ends the war," Trump told reporters on Friday before leaving the White House to attend the Ryder Cup golf tournament in New York. | He offered no details and gave no timetable.
(2025-09-26). Madison, September 28, 2025: Bring War Abolition and Palestine Solidarity to the WI Climate March! wibailoutpeople.org 
Sunday, September 28: Bring War Abolition and Palestine Solidarity to the WI Climate March Gather on the WI Historical Society steps 816 State Street, Library Mall in Madison 12 noon rally1 pm march to Capitol General March and Rally Information here NOTE: There will be two speakers making the link between the genocide in Gaza and …
(2025-09-26). Doctors Without Borders halts medical activities in Gaza City as Israel continued to pound. haaretz.com 'The escalating attacks from Israeli forces have created an unacceptable level of risk for our staff, forcing us to suspend lifesaving medical activities,' the organization said in a statement…
(2025-09-26). to Trump says he not allow Israel to annex the West. haaretz.com Trump confirmed that he had spoken to PM Netanyahu on Thursday, saying 'we're getting pretty close to having a deal on Gaza'…
(2025-09-26). "Military-style injuries" seen on Gaza civilians unlike any other war. aljazeera.com Dr Mukesh Kapila says a report suggests Israeli soldiers are treating Gaza civilians as if they were military opponents.
(2025-09-26). Portland labor protests genocide in Gaza. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Hundreds of protesters, union members and activists marched to the home of the U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) on Sept. 21 to demand that he oppose genocide in Gaza. They called on him to join Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who has co-sponsored legislation to stop Trump's recent plan . . . |
(2025-09-26). Warnings of imminent Israeli strike shadow Gaza flotilla amid pressure to reroute supplies. tehrantimes.com The Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, pressed forward Thursday despite government warnings of an imminent Israeli attack.
(2025-09-26). Violating the Terms of Service: Microsoft, Azure and the IDF. dissidentvoice.org On August 6, The Guardian reported that "multiple individuals have asserted that the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] is using Azure for the storage of files of phone calls obtained through broad or mass surveillance of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank." The tale began in 2021, when Microsoft, the company responsible for the Azure …
(2025-09-26). After Protests, Microsoft Cuts Off Israel's Access to Cloud Services Used to Spy on Palestinians. democracynow.org Microsoft says it has barred the Israeli military from using technology it used to spy on millions of Palestinian civilian phone calls made each day in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and stored in Microsoft's vast Azure cloud computing platform. It's an unprecedented victory for No Azure for Apartheid, a group of current and former Microsoft workers demanding an end to Microsoft's work with the Israeli military. | Microsoft says it has barred the Israeli military from using technology it used to spy on millions of Palestinian civilian phone calls made each day in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and stored in Micro…
(2025-09-26). LIVE: Israel kills at least 29 Palestinians as Gaza assault ramps up. aljazeera.com Dozens wounded in relentless bombardment of besieged Gaza as Israeli PM Netanyahu faces angry UN assembly.
(2025-09-26). Democracy Now! 2025-09-26 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 26, 2025; "On Our Way to Annihilation": Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City; As Trump Vows War on Left, Ken Klippenstein Reveals Kirk & ICE Shooters Were Disengaged with Politics; "They're Assassinating People for No Reason": Cuban Minister Condemns U.S. Strikes in Caribbean | Headlines for September 26, 2025; "On Our Way to Annihilation": Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City; As Trump Vows War on Left, Ken Klippenstein Reveals Kirk & ICE Shooters Were Disengaged with Politics; "The…
(2025-09-26). Microsoft cuts Israeli access to products over Gaza surveillance. newarab.com 
The action comes after The Associated Press and The Guardian published reports earlier this year revealing how the Israeli Ministry of Defense had been using Microsoft's…
(2025-09-26). Madison, Thursdays in October 2025, No War No Genocide Vigils! wibailoutpeople.org 
From the organizers: Join in solidarity as we continue to acknowledge and call for an end to Palestinian suffering along with the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called "the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism". Bring your own sign or use one of ours. Expect street music and …
(2025-09-26). Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Atletico Madrid will look to kick-start their La Liga season in the derby in the Spanish capital's derby against Real.
(2025-09-26). Cultural heritage ministry hails wider ties with Iranian police. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The Cultural Heritage Protection Unit needs support and strengthened cooperation with the Iranian police's counterterrorism unit, known as FARAJA, said Cultural Heritage Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri in a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Police Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan on Friday.
(2025-09-26). UK to launch mandatory digital ID to curb illegal migration. scmp.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans to introduce free digital ID for both nationals and those living in the country in a bid to curb illegal migration. | The government said the drive will also make it simpler to apply for services like driving licences, childcare and welfare, while streamlining access to tax records.
(2025-09-26). US bankrolls fascist Milei regime ahead of Argentine elections. wsws.org The announced Argentine peso swap and other giveaways by the US Treasury constitute a brazen act of election meddling to prop up a regime whose popular support is collapsing ahead of October's legislative elections.
(2025-09-26). The Necropolitics of Hunger: Man-made Famine and Futurity of the Palestinian Nation. counterpunch.org 
(2025-09-26). Punjab prepares Rs500b flood package. tribune.com.pk 
The PML-N led Punjab government has prepared a Rs500 billion relief package for flood victims, sources said. The plan aims to compensate for losses and provide financial assistance to millions of people affected along the banks of three rivers during the recent rains and floods. | Payments will be made through the Punjab government's relief card. Families whose houses were completely destroyed will receive Rs1 million, while those whose homes were partially damaged will receive Rs 500,000. | According to sources, 63,200 brick houses and 309,684 mud houses were damaged in the floods. Compensation will also be g…
(2025-09-26). Argentina choose Carreras over Albornoz at fly-half. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina have retained Santiago Carreras at fly-half for a Rugby Championship penultimate round match against title-holders South Africa in Durban on Saturday. | The 25-year-old Gloucester playmaker was the Pumas' second choice for the key role behind Italy-based Tomas Albornoz when the southern hemisphere tournament kicked off in August. | But Benetton fly-half Albornoz dislocated a finger early in a historic second-round triumph over New Zealand in Buenos Aires, and Carreras has starred since. Albornoz is on the bench for the Boks Test. | It was the first time Argentina beat nine-time Championship winners N…
(2025-09-26). 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). UK-US experts discuss next generation of biosecurity infrastructure. imperial.ac.uk Leading experts have been brought together to discuss the next generation of biosecurity infrastructure for global security and health resilience.
(2025-09-26). Guinness: From working-class pub favorite to right-wing moneymaker. peoplesworld.org 
Fun fact: Guinness, the quintessential Irish drink, exported around the world, originated in the working-class pubs of early eighteenth-century London. Known as porter, this dark beer was invented as an affordable, nutritious, and consistent alternative to the custom-mixed blends patrons often bought. Its name came from its immense popularity with London's dockworkers and market porters. …
(2025-09-26). US tightens trucker licence rules for non-US citizens after fatal crashes. scmp.com The US Transportation Department will immediately tighten requirements for non-citizens to get commercial drivers licences after three fatal crashes this year that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licences. | The nationwide audit of these licences began after a fatal U-turn crash in Florida that killed two people, caused by a truck driver who officials said was in the country illegally. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said fatal crashes…
(2025-09-26). Reproductive Rights, Abortion Access Under Threat in Argentina. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People hold green handkerchiefs during a demonstration in support of safe and legal abortion access to mark International Safe Abortion Day, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 28, 2023. | © 2023 Mariana Nedelcu/Reuters…
(2025-09-26). Pakistan launches CEGA to nurture 200 gaming, animation startups. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of Pakistan has launched the Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA), a major initiative to accelerate growth in the country's creative technology industry. With a total investment of Rs 2.52 billion, the project is being administered by the Ignite National Technology Fund and executed by HUM Networks, marking a significant step in developing local talent and enterprises in gaming, animation, and digital media. | After multiple rounds of technical and financial evaluations, HUM Networks was awarded the project in May 2025, and a formal contract was signed in mid-July. The project has…
(2025-09-26). Delegates Protest Netanyahu's UN Speech With a Mass Walkout. truthout.org Dozens of delegates in the United Nations General Assembly walked out in protest on Friday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver an address. Video posted on X by Axios reporter Barak Ravid showed United Nations delegates from multiple countries standing up from their seats and exiting the chamber as Netanyahu took to the podium and prepared to deliver his address. |
(2025-09-26). India's Iconic MiG-21 Blasts Off Into Retirement. twz.com 
Few individual aircraft types have been so inextricably linked with the history of one nation's air force as the MiG-21 in India. Now, 62 years after the Fishbed first arrived in that country, the aircraft has been given a sendoff Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bisons prepare to take off for the last flypast durin…
(2025-09-26). Democrat moves to impeach RFK Jr. over HHS turmoil. nationofchange.org Michigan congresswoman cites disinformation, research cuts, and advisory shifts at HHS as grounds for impeachment.
(2025-09-26). Iran could make history at 2025 FIVB World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship was poised to be a landmark event for Iran's national team, with a promising squad and a favorable draw that many believed would pave the way for a historic medal.
(2025-09-26). India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over on eve of 2025 Asia Cup final. aljazeera.com India take all the way by Sri Lanka in final Super Fours match before Sunday's Asia Cup final against Pakistan.
(2025-09-26). ICE video using Pokémon's 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' slogan sparks controversy. scmp.com Japan's wildly popular Pokémon franchise distanced itself on Friday from a recent viral US government video that linked the brand's "Gotta Catch 'Em All" slogan to Washington's immigration crackdown. | The US Department of Homeland Security posted a clip on social media this week that showed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid.
(2025-09-26). What's next for relations between Türkiye and the US? aljazeera.com Donald Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Ankara buying F-35 jets during meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
(2025-09-26). Indian police arrest Ladakh activist after deadly protests. aljazeera.com Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained as unrest over autonomy leaves four dead and dozens injured.
(2025-09-26). Trump announces 'national security' tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture. aljazeera.com The 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, 25% on trucks, and 30% on furniture will come into effect on October 1.
(2025-09-26). EC to bar officials involved in past election irregularities from polls duties. jagonews24.com Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Friday, September 26, warned that officials found to have engaged in irregularities in past elections will not be assigned to any duties.
(2025-09-26). CARTOONS: Optus triple-0 outage outrage real and justified. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-26). East Timor MPs bow to protesters, vote to scrap lifetime pensions. aljazeera.com Demonstrators were angered by a plan to spend $4.2m on cars for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries.
(2025-09-26). 565 factories face action for flouting wage rules. tribune.com.pk 
To enforce the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019, the Labour Welfare Department has taken action against widespread violations by industrial and commercial establishments in Faisalabad. | As per the official data, the two directorates of labour welfare (East and West) have challaned 565 factories and businesses for failing to comply with the minimum wage law. These cases were forwarded to Magistrate First Class courts, where more than half of the offenders have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment and fines amounting to Rs700,000. Muhammad Shabbir Kalyar, Director Labour Welfare (West), said that special tea…
(2025-09-26). Islamabad to cancel vehicle registrations over unpaid taxes. tribune.com.pk 
The Excise and Taxation Department of Islamabad has decided to cancel the registrations of all vehicles that have failed to pay motor vehicle taxes and related dues. | According to the department, red notices have been issued to all vehicle owners registered in Islamabad District. The notices state that the registrations of vehicles whose owners have not submitted their motor vehicle taxes by June 30, 2025, have been suspended. | Furthermore, if the owners fail to clear their dues and obtain receipts by October 10, their registrations will be permanently cancelled. | The department clarified that once cancelle…
(2025-09-26). 3 killed as pickup van, auto-rickshaw collide in Sunamganj. jagonews24.com Three people were killed in a head-on collision between a pickup van and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Sunamganj on Friday morning. The accident occurred at Pagla Bazar in Shantiganj Upazila on the Sunamganj-Sylhet highway.
(2025-09-26). Indian police detain activist after deadly occupied Ladakh protests. geo.tv 
Sonam Wangchuk, 57, an Indian education reformer, looks on as he conducts a hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards and statehood in the Himalayan region of occupied Ladakh, March 21, 2024.— ReutersIndian police on Friday detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk…
(2025-09-26). Media reports say UK leader to announce digital ID card plans. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Friday announce plans to mandate digital ID cards for all adult citizens as part of his plans to address illegal immigration, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. | The government has previously said it was considering such measures, which could be used to make it harder to employ those without the legal right to work in the country, as it looks to address public concern over immigration. | Starmer's office did not comment on the reports, which said he would announce the plan at a policy conference on Friday. | In the 2000s, Starmer's Labour Party, then l…
(2025-09-26). Tehran, Brasilia explore avenues to expand sci-tech ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Center for Progress and Development of Iran (CPDI), Sajjad Ahadzadeh, and the Brazilian ambassador to Tehran, André Veras Guimarà£es, have discussed ways to foster cooperation between the two countries in the science and technology sectors.
(2025-09-26). Mozambique: 500 years of struggle. aljazeera.com "We, as Mozambicans at the beginning, chose to achieve our independence through diplomatic means."
(2025-09-26). The banks never stopped behaving badly. greenleft.org.au The banks never stopped behaving badly | Pip Hinman |
(2025-09-26). Couple booked for attacking expat woman. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). UN General Assembly 2025 live: Netanyahu, Sharif, Li to speak. aljazeera.com Friday's roster of speakers includes leaders from Israel, Pakistan, China, Ireland and Greece.
(2025-09-26). Meeting between PM Shehbaz, President Trump concludes. gnnhd.tv 
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(2025-09-26). EVENT | October 14] How Will Zohran Govern? dissentmagazine.org 
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(2025-09-26). Venezuela Boat Pilots Targeted by Trump Are Low-Level Pawns in the Drug Game. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump has hailed the U.S. military's missile strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats from Venezuela as a blow against "narcoterrorists" trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. For this, they deserve death. | The sinister imagery conjured by the language, however, is starkly out of step with the picture of typical smuggling crews in the Caribbean painted by accounts from court records, a study of hundreds of federal defendants, and a former prosecutor. | Many drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea are impoverished fishermen hailing from small villages, a profile that lines up with local reports about…
(2025-09-26). Nato says downing Russian drones with costly missiles 'not sustainable'. scmp.com Western militaries cannot keep shooting down incoming drones with expensive missiles, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday, adding that Nato is rapidly learning from Ukraine on how to counter Russian drones and will deploy new technologies in the coming weeks. | "It is not sustainable that you would take down thousand or two-thousand dollar costing drones with missiles that cost you maybe half a million or a million dollars," Rutte said in an interview. "All of us are rapidly…
(2025-09-26). UN diplomats exit as Israeli PM Netanyahu defends IDF's military campaigns. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was met with international backlash at the United Nations, facing walkouts from diplomats just before his speech. Netanyahu, visibly shaken, stood silent as delegates exited and later addressed the assembly, positioned alongside maps to highlight his government's military campaign against Hamas, Houthi rebels, Hezbollah, and Syrian forces. Despite the disruption, Netanyahu boasted of Israel's recent strikes against what he called "Iran's terror axis." The dramatic scenes underscore deepening global divisions over Israel's actions in the region.
(2025-09-26). Iran held by England at 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and England shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw at the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Friday.
(2025-09-26). Pakistan must 'focus on cricket' not India in Asia Cup final. aljazeera.com Pakistan face favourites and holder India in Sunday's Asia Cup final, heavily overshadowed by recent political tensions.
(2025-09-26). Australian working class faces rental affordability crisis. wsws.org A recent report comparing rental prices over the past ten years shows that housing costs are not only outpacing wages, but increasing at a ever faster rate.
(2025-09-26). Special Report: Abbas of Palestine; Finland, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal. passblue.com 
(2025-09-26). IAF cinematheque reviews "The Best Years of a Life" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- "The Best Years of a Life," a 2019 drama film by French filmmaker Claude Lelouch, was reviewed during a session at the Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday.
(2025-09-26). Liga champions Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo. tribune.com.pk 
Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga. | The Catalans, who fell behind after a mistake from goalkeeper Joan Garcia allowed Alberto Reina to score the opener from 40 yards out, levelled through Eric Garcia early in the second half. | Substitute Lewandowski nodded Hansi Flick's side in front and Araujo made the game safe late on as he headed home Marcus Rashford's corner. | Barcelona, second in the table, trail leaders Real Madrid by two points after Xabi Alonso's side maintained their 100 percent start with a…
(2025-09-26). South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean ship crosses sea boundary. aljazeera.com South Korean military fired dozens of warning shots at a North Korean vessel that crossed a contested sea boundary.
(2025-09-26). 400,000 evacuated, 3 dead as fresh storm after Super Typhoon Ragasa batters Philippines. geo.tv 
This handout photo taken September 26, 2025 and received through the courtesy of Facebook page of Engineer Jerome Martinez, shows a resident walking past a building with ripped roof destroyed at the height of Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, in Masbate City, Bicol region, south of Manila….
(2025-09-26). Israeli airstrikes pound Yemen's capital Sana'a. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel launched more than ten airstrikes on Yemen's capital late Thursday, targeting what it claimed were Houthi military sites, including command centers, weapons depots, and a control room linked to the group's General Staff.Residents reported powerful blasts in Al-Jiraf and across northern and southern Sana'a, coinciding with a televised speech by Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi.Israeli media provided further details of the strikes, with Army Radio reporting that more than 65 munitions were used the largest number in a single airstrike on Yemen to date. Channel 14 said 20 fighter jets took part i…
(2025-09-26). Man who fired on ICE facility hated U.S. government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say. whyy.org The gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents, officials said Thursday, offering the first hint of a motive in the attack. | Citing handwritten notes found at his suburban home, authorities said 29-year-old Joshua Jahn set out to ambush the agency and then fatally shot himself following the assault. | The shooting at daybreak Wednesday targeted the ICE office building, including a van in a gated entryway that held detainees. One detainee was killed, and two others were critically wounded. No I…
(2025-09-26). Friday 11/7: 3rd Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering. indybay.org Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos…
(2025-09-26). Iran, Russia ink $25b nuclear power deal ahead of looming UN sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion deal to build nuclear power plants in the Islamic republic, Iranian state media reported Friday, just hours ahead of the likely return of sweeping UN sanctions on Iran. | "A deal for the construction of four nuclear power plants with a value of $25 billion in Sirik, Hormozgan was signed between the Iran Hormoz company and Rosatom," state television said. | Iran has just one operational nuclear power plant in Bushehr in the south, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts ⚪ just a fraction of the country's energy needs. | Read More: Iran's president hails Pak-KSA defence pact | Ac…
(2025-09-26). Trump Has Doubled Down on Anti-Trans Provisions Amid Shutdown Fight. truthout.org The deadline to pass appropriations bills and avert a shutdown is closing in, and this year both parties are digging in. At issue is Trump's insistence on keeping the power to withhold congressionally appropriated funds — a cudgel he's wielded against ideological opponents. Democrats are pressing to protect healthcare subsidies. But the most explosive fight now centers on anti-LGBTQ+ and anti… |
(2025-09-26). Bangkok mall sparks debate with 'Mount Rushmore' of Trump, Putin, Xi, and Kim. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Shoppers at one of Thailand's largest malls were greeted this week by a striking sight: giant stone-like faces of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, and Donald Trump towering over camping stalls and a climbing wall.The installation, part of a pop-up display at Bangkok's Seacon Square, echoes the famous Mount Rushmore monument in the United States. The mall, known for quirky themes like a "Great Wall of China" replica and a "Noah's Ark" with live animals, said the latest exhibit was designed not to push a message but to "invite conversation."Satirical 'Mount Rushmore' Featuring Trump, Putin, Xi, An…
(2025-09-26). Fendi lays out multicoloured, floral and geometric patterns at Milan show. tribune.com.pk 
Italian luxury brand Fendi unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection on Wednesday, featuring both floral designs and geometric patterns in a broad range of colours. | Models walked through Fendi's Milan headquarters, where the runway was set in a large space filled with multicoloured blocks, creating a pixel-like backdrop that echoed the collection's mix of textures and shades. | At Fendi, which was founded in Rome in 1925 and is now part of French luxury conglomerate LVMH, designer Silvia Venturini Fendi presented both the menswear and womenswear lines, saying a "shared spirit" was behind both. | It's about…
(2025-09-26). The strategic confrontation in Asia (II and end). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein This year, 2025, saw the United States escalate its actions in Asia to unprecedented levels. In April, India and Pakistan continued their long history of conflict following the attack by the Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, in Kashmir, which left 26 Indian tourists and a …
(2025-09-26). Attempted prosecution of Kneecap's Liam àìg àì hAnnaidh collapses. wsws.org Chief magistrate Goldspring's excoriating judgement could only come about because of the Starmer government's attempt to ride roughshod over basic democratic norms.
(2025-09-26). Quit Promoting Mad Schemes, New York Times, Blocking the Sun is a Dangerous Climate Gamble. wattsupwiththat.com The bottom line is this: blocking the sun to cool the planet is an inherently dangerous idea. Sunlight is the basis of life on Earth. Corrupting its distribution and intensity will not stabilize climate but destabilize societies. History, common sense, and scientific warnings all converge on the same conclusion: geoengineering by aerosol injection is not a solution but an invitation to chaos.
(2025-09-26). Iran, Malaysia see tourism as bridge for stronger ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Malaysia can build closer relations by promoting cooperation in tourism, a senior Malaysian official told the Tehran Times in an interview.
(2025-09-26). RIP Dr. Michael Connolly (1949-2025). wattsupwiththat.com Michael's love for science and his passion for actively trying to "follow science where it leads" were highly formative in the founding of CERES. Although we mourn his passing, we at CERES aim to continue this mission.
(2025-09-26). Linguist John McWhorter on free speech, woke language, and why words matter. whyy.org A conversation with Columbia University linguist and author John McWhorter on the power of language, the dangers of censorship, and the evolution of slang and swearing.
(2025-09-26). Imaan presses IHC over 'inaction' against CJ Dogar. tribune.com.pk 
Lawyer Imaan Mazari has filed a grievance letter over what she termed "inaction" on her workplace harassment complaint against Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar. | In her letter to Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas, the "competent authority" under the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, Mazari said she had received no update on her case despite the Act's requirement that charges be communicated to the accused "within three days" and a defence filed within seven. | Mazari submitted a grievance letter today to competent authority against accused CJ Sarfaraz Dogar.
(2025-09-26). Then, Now, and Tomorrow Under a President Who Only Knows How To Hate. counterpunch.org 
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(2025-09-26). Sahel States' ICC Withdrawal: A Step Back for Victims and Justice. fidh.org The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)*, including FIDH, the CICC, REDRESS, TRIAL and WIGJ, condemns the announced withdrawals of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move marks a serious retreat from accountability and undermines decades of African leadership in the global fight against impunity. It weakens not only the ICC but also the global project of international justice at a time when unity is urgently needed. (…) | – |
(2025-09-26). A new Holocaust mural on the Parkway tells a story of displacement in 28 languages. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The But it may not be obvious to the casual passerby. | The eight panels of "Lay-lah Lay-lah" by the Berlin-based artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, painted mostly in muted oranges and blacks, towers 28 feet high and stretches about 100 feet across…
(2025-09-26). Mass walkouts at UN as Netanyahu takes stage. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage Friday at the United Nations to a mass walkout of delegations as well as cheers from supporters invited to the audience. | Delegates were called to order as Netanyahu began his speech, the first of the day at the annual General Assembly. | Netanyahu said his country has "crushed the bulk" of armed Palestinian group Hamas's "terror machine" and sought to finish the job "as fast as possible." | A sign left by the Iranian delegation with images of children they say were killed by Israel.PHOTO: REUTERS | Netanyahu celebrated what he said was a series of Israe…
(2025-09-26). China Warns Against 'Threat of Force' in Venezuela, Says U.S. Actions Undermine Regional Stability. latintimes.com China warned on Friday that U.S. military activity in the Caribbean poses a threat to peace in Latin America, criticizing Washington's recent deployment of warships near Venezuela.
(2025-09-26). Iran Plans New Nuclear Power Plants in South With Russian Cooperation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's nuclear agency said cooperation with Russia will expand and plans are under way to build new power plants south of the country.
(2025-09-26). Iran steps up drive to tap Africa's markets via new transport gateways. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has stepped up engagement with Africa in recent months, sealing agreements with Tunisia and holding high-level meetings aimed at tapping into the continent's growing markets. But experts warn that lasting success depends on removing structural barriers, especially in transport and financial channels.
(2025-09-26). China's one million-year-old skull casts doubt on existing understanding of human evolution. tribune.com.pk 
In 1990, an ancient human skull was unearthed in China's Hubei Province that was so badly deformed during fossilization that it was hard to gauge its significance. A new analysis now indicates that the skull belongs to an early branch of a sister lineage to our species in a finding that may shake up the understanding of how human evolution unfolded over the past million years or so. | Researchers used sophisticated scanning and digital reconstruction techniques to determine the original shape of the skull, which is between 940,000 and 1.1 million years old, and compared it to more than 100 other human fossils.
(2025-09-26). China's trade probes into Mexico seen as 'clear warning' not to bow to US pressure. scmp.com As China and the United States approach the next phase of trade talks, Beijing has launched anti-dumping and trade barrier probes into Mexico after the Latin American country proposed higher tariffs on Chinese goods. | Analysts said the move signalled a warning from Beijing, as Mexico's planned duties — affecting a range of countries, but sparing the US and Canada — are widely seen as an attempt to curry favour with Washington.
(2025-09-26). Russia and China are trying to delay the snapback. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In a note, Shargh addressed the Russian and Chinese proposal to postpone the reimposition of sanctions on Iran for six months.
(2025-09-26). Against The Misuse of The Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran remains steadfast in asserting its inalienable right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy under the NPT, while at the same time declaring its readiness to engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue, Iranian Foreign Minister said.
(2025-09-26). The Trump Regime is More Than Just "Authoritarian" counterpunch.org 
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(2025-09-26). The Neofascist Economy is Here. dissidentvoice.org Donald Trump is creating a new form of capitalism. His economic policy is driven by his personal whims rather than the needs of capital, the results of which are likely to bring disaster to our economy and extreme hardship to American workers and the American people. Trump voters have consistently overlooked or dismissed his glaring …
(2025-09-26). Israel reopens Allenby Crossing on Jordan-West Bank border. newarab.com 
The Allenby or King Hussein Bridge, between the occupied West Bank and "Operations at the Karama crossing will resume as…
(2025-09-26). Israel's killing of 31 Yemeni journalists marks deadliest global attack in 16 years. Mohamed Mandour 
(2025-09-26). Black Students Confront Right-Wing Visitors as HBCU Security Tensions Grow. capitalbnews.org 
It took less than 30 minutes for white men with signs that read "Deport All Illegals Now" and "DEI Should Be Illegal" to know they weren't welcome on Tennessee State University's campus. The conservative group was quickly escorted off campus by law enforcement as Black students shouted phrases like, "Go, get out of here," and …
(2025-09-26). Branded drugs, trucks and furniture in Trump's tariff firing line. scmp.com President Donald Trump on Thursday took aim at a broad range of imported goods in announcing a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the US will impose 100 per cent duties on imported branded pharmaceutical drugs, 25 per cent tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and 50 per cent tariffs on kitchen cabinets. | Trump has launched numerous national security investigations into potential new tariffs on a wide variety of products during his second term, casting a shadow over the global economic outlook and…
(2025-09-26). US: Trump Targets Opponents in Sweeping Memorandum‚ÄØ. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US President Donald Trump hosts his first cabinet meeting in Washington, DC, February 26, 2025. | © 2025 Brian Snyder/Reuters | (Washington, DC) —‚ÄØUnited States President Donald Trump's September 25, 2025, memorandum directing law enforcement to investigate a sprawling, imaginary conspiracy to foment political violence in the United States is a serious threat to human rights and democratic institutions, Human Rights Watch said today. President Trump has ordered federal agencies to search actively for connections tying philanthropic funders and activist gro…
(2025-09-26). Websites still selling citizens' data online. tribune.com.pk 
Websites openly selling citizens' data on the internet have yet to be shut down while the team formed earlier this month to probe the data leak has requested three more weeks to finalize its report. | Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi September 7 took notice of the illegal sale of citizens' private data on various internet platforms after Express News highlighted the issue in an exclusive report. Express News had brought the issue into the spotlight first in October 2024. | According to the Express News report, private data of Pakistani citizens ófrom federal ministers and senior government off…
(2025-09-26). Lessons on Weight Loss from 'The Biggest Loser'. whyy.org In its heyday, "The Biggest Loser" was one of the biggest shows on TV. But now, nine years after it went off the air, a Netflix docuseries and new book by leading obesity researcher Kevin Hall, are prompting a re-examination of the show's tactics, and some of the surprising discoveries it led to surrounding metabolism and weight loss.
(2025-09-26). Israeli-American indicted on suspicion of spying for Iran. haaretz.com Yaakov Perl allegedly made repeated attempts to connect with Iranian officials. After failing to recruit other spies, he renewed his passport and flew from his home in Morocco to Israel. During his arrest, Perl said that 'even from prison, he would try and recruit people to help him undermine state security'…
(2025-09-26). 'Neglecting teeth can harm overall health'. tribune.com.pk 
With the change of seasons and passing months, maintaining good dental hygiene is increasingly vital for overall health and well-being. Dentists stress that regular dental visits are essential to prevent oral health complications. | Neglecting oral care routines, they warn, can result in pain, discomfort, and embarrassment, ultimately compromising a person's quality of life. | Renowned dentist Dr Arshad said that poor oral health has been linked to systemic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. "Maintaining good dental hygiene is essential for a healthy life," he said. "Plaque…
(2025-09-26). AI slop, lab-grown skin, and the tech expo shaping tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
ITCN Asia 2025: a potential glimpse into Pakistan's future | Photo Credits: Syed Alihasan Agha | Karachi just hosted ITCN Asia 2025, and instead of the usual dry tech fair vibes, it felt like stepping into a mash-up of Silicon Valley ambition and local startup hustle. | Picture AI that overlays onto NASA maps, VR headsets dropping you into surreal new worlds, and fintech founders arguing over who's reinventing money the fastest. It was almost too much to keep up with. | Read: ITCN Asia 2025: where AI crossed borders and I nearly got lost in the cloud | Beyond the spectacle, the event showed how Pakistan's IT a…
(2025-09-26). Experto villaclareño resalta importancia de fortalecer las políticas públicas y desarrollo local en el contexto actual cubano. radiohc.cu Nuestro país necesita fortalecer las políticas públicas, con el desarrollo local y la democracia como bases para encontrar respuestas desde la propia voz popular a las grandes problemáticas que enfrenta la nación. | Así opina el Doctor en Ciencias Filosóficas Edgardo Romero Fernández, profesor titular de la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas, experto en el tema y acucioso investigador de temas sociales, un asunto imprescindible, también desde la mirada de la ciencia, en medio del difícil escenario que vive el país. | "Cuba necesita relanzar todo tipo de propuesta de desarrollo desde los municipios, d…
(2025-09-26). Adamari López Shares Exclusive Details of the Upcoming øQuién Caerá? Kids With Her Daughter AlaàØa. latintimes.com Adamari López is experiencing one of her most exciting moments: she's preparing for the premiere of a children's version of the show øQuién Caerá? (Who Will Fall?), which she will host alongside her daughter AlaàØa. The Puerto Rican actress opened up about filming in Uruguay, her expectations, the soccer that unites mother and daughter, and the new projects she has in the works.
(2025-09-26). Mashhad eyes sisterhood agreement with Mecca, Medina. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ahmad Masoumifar, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' office in northeast Iran, has proposed establishing a sisterhood agreement between Mashhad and the Saudi cities of Mecca or Medina.
(2025-09-26). Prize-winning photographer hopes to bring stars within reach. ecns.cn This year's competition, its 17th staging, drew nearly 6,000 entries from 68 countries, with the winners across nine categories announced at London's Royal Observatory Greenwich recently.
(2025-09-26). TIB statement on Yunus' UNGA delegation "deeply disappointing" : Shafiqul. jagonews24.com The interim government on Friday, September 26, reacted to the statement issued by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)…
(2025-09-26). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir promotes official who approved thousands of gun licenses. haaretz.com The Civil Service Commission granted 'exceptional approval' to promote David Weizman to deputy-director general of the National Security Ministry. But according to the commission, the promotion is only a 'change in supervision,' and therefore did not require a tender…
(2025-09-26). Maduro Reportedly Seeking To Appease Trump By Offering Help To Hunt Down Gang Leaders. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has reportedly offered Donald Trump his help to hunt down gang leaders the U.S. head of State claims motivates the deployment of assets and troops of the South American country's coast…
(2025-09-26). Republicans Must Negotiate to Prevent Health Care Cost Spikes, Protect Funding Laws. commondreams.org The Trump Administration's threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn't get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families — as well as the important public services those workers provide — as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.Let's be clear about what's going on here: the Trump Administration has repeatedly shredded the last bipartisan funding bill — illegally canceling or freezing funding that Republicans and Democrats agreed to (e.g., for medical research, education, or mental health treatment), and keeping it from reaching the…
(2025-09-26). Deaths in America's industrial slaughterhouse continue as OSHA faces axe. wsws.org More than 100 US workers are killed on the job each week under conditions where the Trump administration is seeking to dismantle workplace safety protections.
(2025-09-26). No "viable path toward a Palestinian state" aljazeera.com "The reality is that Israel already exerts de facto control over the West Bank."
(2025-09-26). Iranian team denied visa for World Polo Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's men's polo team have been denied visas for the 2025 FIP Arena Polo World Championship, to be held in the United States.
(2025-09-26). Nanonplstics not just in seafood, new study finds small plastic particles penetrate crops. nationofchange.org The study confirmed that humans and animals are consuming nanoplastics not just through seafood and water sources, but now through agriculture.
(2025-09-26). Bus services to Dhaka suspended from 3 districts. jagonews24.com Bus owners on Thursday night suspended services to Dhaka from three districts—Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, and Natore—in protest against what they termed 'irrational demands' by drivers and transport workers.
(2025-09-26). Thyssenkrupp Steel: IG Metall union promotes sale to Indian billionaire. wsws.org Through imposing billions in cuts through a so-called "social contract," IG Metall and its works council have made the steel industry ripe for takeover. Now they are supporting the billionaire takeover bid Jindal International Steel because it promises to safeguard their well-paid posts and privileges.
(2025-09-26). Israeli drone strike massacres family in southern Lebanon with ties to Dearborn, Michigan. wsws.org On Sunday, September 21, Shadi Charara, a car dealer, was driving his family home after a lunch at his father-in-law's house in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil when their vehicle was destroyed by an Israeli drone strike.
(2025-09-26). Iran and China deepen cooperation under Global Governance Initiative. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Since Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), the mechanism has been broadly welcomed by countries across the world, including Iran.
(2025-09-26). In India's Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia is for sale. geo.tv 
This photograph taken on July 12, 2025 shows residential buildings around the cramped shanties of Dharavi, a slum settlement in Mumbai. — AFP MUMBAI: Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like…
(2025-09-26). South Korea's Lee among leaders stuck in New York traffic by Trump's motorcade. scmp.com The presidents of Turkey and South Korea have become the latest leaders attending the UN's signature diplomatic gathering to be forced to wait on the streets of New York City to let Donald Trump's motorcade pass. | Videos shared on social media showed Recep Tayyip Erdogan's delegation attempting to move past barricades before officers blocked them from crossing a street on Tuesday, leaving the Turkish president irked.
(2025-09-26). Ex-FBI Director indicted for lying to Congress, obstruction. jagonews24.com A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two charges related to his testimony to Congress.
(2025-09-26). Trabajadores cubanos de la Cultura confirman apoyo al pueblo venezolano. radiohc.cu 
Una nutrida representación de los trabajadores de la Cultura, encabezados por su ministro, Alpidio Alonso Grau, firmó este jueves la Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario Cubano "Urge impedir una agresión militar contra la República Bolivariana de Venezuela", proceso iniciado en todo el país y que se extenderá hasta el 30 del presente mes. | El teatro 'Abelardo Estorino', del Ministerio de Cultura congregó a destacados intelectuales y artistas que con sus rúbricas transmitieron al embajador de Venezuela en Cuba, Orlando Maneiro Gaspar, la irreductible vocación solidaria de la tierra del líder histórico de la Re…
(2025-09-26). We Must Not Look Away: Resisting Oppression and Pursuing Justice. counterpunch.org 
Note: This essay is adapted from the author's August address at the American Psychological Association annual convention and from a webinar he presented in early September. The webinar includes many visual depictions of the topics discussed here. Welcome everyone. I'm Roy Eidelson, president of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence — Division 48
(2025-09-26). Slovak constitutional change promotes anti-LGBTQ 'national identity'. aljazeera.com The constitutional amendment states that male and female will be the only recognised genders in the country.
(2025-09-26). SATIRE: Limbless, Slippery RFK Jr.: 'Becoming An Eel Is A Sign Of Good Health'. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Suddenly appearing at the lectern after emerging from a hole in the floor, a limbless, slippery Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at a White House press conference Friday that "becoming an eel is a sign of good health." "Big Pharma may have brainwashed people to think otherwise, but a healthy human body should be one …
(2025-09-26). Fatal road accident in Dera Ismail Khan claims 11 lives. tribune.com.pk 
At least 11 members of a family were killed in a tragic road accident in Dera Ismail Khan after their vehicle's brakes failed on the way to Danasar, officials said on Friday. | The family was travelling from Khanozai in Balochistan when the accident occurred. Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the site and recovered seven bodies, including five women, one man and one child. | All the deceased were shifted to a nearby hospital, while efforts continued to trace and recover the remaining victims. | Three individuals were injured, who were provided with first aid on site and then shifted to the District Headquarters Hosp…
(2025-09-26). Morbid Appetites of Late Capitalism. counterpunch.org 
I'm generally disinclined to use the term "late-capitalism" because it assumes we are near enough the end that we can look back and chart capitalism's full development. "Post-capitalism" is even worse; it suggests that the economic features that define capitalism — private ownership of essential industries, and production for the sake of profit — have been superseded. In fact, the pace of private ownership is accelerating not slowing, and nearly everything today ⚪ including the air we breathe — is priced and sold for a profit. The poor settle for cheap, polluted air while the rich can afford ex…
(2025-09-26). FIFA unveils trio of mascots for 2026 World Cup — an eagle, a jaguar and a moose. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA revealed Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle as the mascots for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. | Each mascot highlights one of the host nations with Maple representing Canada, Zayu Mexico and Clutch the United States. | FIFA describe Maple as "born to roam, journeying across all of Canada's provinces and territories while connecting with people and embracing the country's rich culture. A street style-loving artist, music enthusiast and dedicated goalkeeper, Maple found purpose through creativity, resilience and unapologetic individuality." | Read: FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cu…
(2025-09-26). Tongi fire death toll rises to 3 as another victim dies. jagonews24.com A shop employee, who was injured in a chemical warehouse fire in Gazipur's Tongi, passed away in a hospital in Dhaka on Friday morning, September 26…
(2025-09-26). CBP Agents Seize Half a Ton Of Meth Hidden Inside Trailer Carrying Sodas. latintimes.com CBP agents seized half a ton of methamphetamine hidden inside a trailer truck carrying sodas as it headed to the U.S.
(2025-09-26). Don't allow Hollywood to write the rules of AI. strategic-culture.su By Allum BOKHARI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The debate on American AI can be reduced to a single question: regulate, or acce…
(2025-09-26). Meet the family: if they were found in our kitchen! tribune.com.pk 
Who's the spoon, and who's the spatula? Find out which kitchen tool matches your family!
(2025-09-26). Jilted Aussie Green Hydrogen Investor Accuses President Trump of Lying. wattsupwiththat.com "… wrote off $244 million in clean energy spending …" after Trump 2024 Election win.
(2025-09-26). Tropical storm Bualoi kills at least 4, displaces 400,000 in Philippines. aljazeera.com Tropical Storm Bualoi, the 15th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2025, on a course towards Vietnam.
(2025-09-26). Baltimore hospital's feud with United Health leaves 60,000 people without care. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—Don't look now, but there are multiple health care crises in Baltimore, and the more serious one—a feud between a major insurer and a prominent hospital system—could leave 60,000 people in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia scrambling for care. As if that wasn't enough, one alternative for patients pursuing solutions, the city's Catholic health care system, …
(2025-09-26). Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years for Gaddafi fund scandal. jagonews24.com Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.
(2025-09-26). Desde el Ku Klux Klan hasta el terrorismo Woke: La histórica violencia del partido demócrata. strategic-culture.su Existe una continuidad histórica entre las viejas y las actuales prácticas violentas del Partido Demócrata. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El a…
(2025-09-26). Swipe, chat, kidnap: TikTok influencer behind Sindh's honeytraps. tribune.com.pk 
An influencer on TikTok accused of catfishing men and handing them over to bandits has been caught by the police. | Uroosa Solangi is a popular TikToker from Kashmore district, with most of her followers coming from rural areas of Sindh and Punjab. | Using "honeytraps," she lured many people from Punjab and Sindh to Kashmore, where they were kidnapped. When police investigated these incidents, they found evidence of a woman's involvement. | According to Kashmore ASP Muhammad Asher, earlier the dacoits of the Kacha area used voice filters for honey traps. After analyzing call records, police discovered that a w…
(2025-09-26). Long-lasting mulberry tree registered on Natural Heritage List. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Amir Karamzadeh gave news of the registration of the ancient mulberry tree of Sarasiab village in Badrud, Natanz county, Isfahan province, on Iran's Natural Heritage List.
(2025-09-26). Defying AG, Ben-Gvir meets with Israeli police chief on banned protest policy. haaretz.com Haaretz has learned that the far-right national security minister held discussions on the matter with senior police officers – even though Attorney General Gala Baharav-Miara ruled that the policy of barring demonstrators from blocking major arteries exceeds the minister's authority…
(2025-09-26). SATIRE: Trump Attends Dogfighting Match. theonion.com LAS VEGAS—Speaking enthusiastically about what he called "a beautiful sport," President Donald Trump attended a match Monday for the Ultimate Dogfighting Championship. "That's it, bite his throat! Bite his throat!" said Trump, who sat next to podcaster Joe Rogan in the front row, greeting celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg, Guy Fieri, and Shaquille O'Neal and watching …
(2025-09-26). Punjab approves hiring of judges. tribune.com.pk 
To alleviate the mounting backlog of cases within the Punjab judiciary, approval has been granted for the recruitment of 200 Additional District and Sessions Judges (ADSJs) and 450 Civil Judges. | The preliminary written examinations for the ADSJs will commence on October 20 and run until October 28. Candidates will be assessed across seven papers, which include Criminal Law I, Criminal Law II, Civil Law I, Civil Law II, English, Urdu, and General Knowledge. | Those who successfully pass the written examinations will be invited to attend interviews.
(2025-09-26). UN lists 150 firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements. aljazeera.com Report exposes global firms profiting from Israel's unlawful settlement enterprise in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-09-26). The Stalinist counterrevolution during the Spanish Civil War. wsws.org The Stalinist counter-revolution during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) crushed one of the twentieth century's greatest revolutionary uprisings, when millions of workers and peasants fought to overthrow capitalism and fascism.
(2025-09-26). Argentina reels as 3 women tortured, murdered live on Instagram. scmp.com The brutal torture and murder of two young women and a girl, broadcast live on Instagram, rocked Argentina on Thursday, where investigators suspect punishment killings by narco bosses. | On Wednesday, the bodies of Morena Verdi, 20, Brenda Del Castillo, 20, and Lara Morena Gutierrez, 15, were found at a property in a southern suburb of Buenos Aires.
(2025-09-26). Expert highlights danger of loneliness epidemic. tribune.com.pk 
A psychotherapist raised awareness on Wednesday about the dangers of 'Loneliness', highlighting its link to approximately 100 deaths every hour according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and stressing the importance of community support and mental health interventions as key solutions to this growing public health crisis. | During an exclusive conversation with a local news channel, psychotherapist Dr Shifa Rashid sounded a serious warning about the growing epidemic of loneliness. She emphasised that 'loneliness' is not just an emotional state but a critical public health issue that demands urgent attent…
(2025-09-26). Recognizing Palestine: doing it and what it actually means. haaretz.com A wave of Western states formally recognized the State of Palestine at the UN this week. Why now? What are the practical consequences? And how is Israel's government, and the Trump administration, responding?
(2025-09-26). Yunus to address UNGA today; focus on reforms, elections. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Friday.
(2025-09-26). Fears grow Afghans return could spur IS terror. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). Assata Shakur: The making of a revolutionary woman. liberationnews.org 
Her determination and unbreakable spirit was much loved, and inspired the phrase 'Assata taught me.'
(2025-09-26). Comey's Indictment Is Nothing Short of Political Retribution. commondreams.org In response to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey,
(2025-09-26). Karoline Leavitt Links Dallas Shooting to CNN Coverage of ICE Tracking App: 'The Liberal Media Is Complicit'. latintimes.com CNN responded by saying that "there is nothing illegal about reporting the existence of this or any other app, nor does such reporting constitute promotion or endorsement"
(2025-09-26). Trump strengthens ties with Pakistan, hosts Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir amid US—India tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the White House on Thursday, pointing towards the recent warming of ties between the two countries. Sharif arrived at the West Executive Avenue entrance alongside Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and was received by senior administration officials.The Oval Office meeting, closed to the press, marked Sharif's first visit with a sitting US president. For Pakistan, it was a historic occasion, as no Prime Minister had entered the Oval Office since Imran Khan in July 2019. Discussions were expected to cover bil…
(2025-09-26). Taking Back Our Homes. aljazeera.com Hotels or homes? Facing a housing crisis, residents of Spain's tourism hotspots fight to keep their communities alive.
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). "Stop the sun from setting today!" Sick of the arrogance of some American Ideologues. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Sick of the arrogance and vanity of some American Ideologues, Demagogues & Rabble Rousers: We demand from them: "Stop the sun from setting today or to rise from the West tomorrow if you are All-Powerful" Allah, The Almighty, said: ŸÅŸéÿ£ŸéŸÖŸëŸéÿß ÿπŸéÿßÿØŸå ŸÅŸéŸ±ÿ≥Ÿíÿ™ŸéŸÉŸíÿ®Ÿéÿ&pl…
(2025-09-26). IAEA chief urges military restraint as drone detonates near nuclear plant in Ukraine. independent.co.ug 
VIENNA | Xinhua | A drone was downed and detonated near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant overnight amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, posing constant dangers to nuclear safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement on Thursday. According to the agency, its on-site team reported that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles were …
(2025-09-26). Pa. Democrats decry Jeffrey Yass spending in judicial races, compare him to Elon Musk. whyy.org This story originally appeared on About 50 progressive activists gathered outside the workplace of Pennsylvania's richest man on Thursday to sound the alarm about his financial support for the Republican Party's efforts to oust three state Supreme Court justices. | The protesters' message was clear: Billionaire Jeffrey Yass is Pennsylvania's very own Elon Musk, a fabulously wealthy powerbroker attempting to use his fortune to reshape democracy. | "Vote 'Yes' — not Yass,"
(2025-09-26). Two police officers, three students injured by accidental fire outside Balochistan Governor's House. tribune.com.pk 
At least two police officials and three students were injured on Friday when a police officer's rifle accidentally discharged outside the Balochistan Governor House in Zhob District, officials said. | The students were shot in the arms and legs while the police officers sustained minor injuries. They were all shifted to Zhob District Headquarters Hospital. Medical Superintendent Abdul Rehman said the students were in stable condition after undergoing surgery and the police officers were discharged shortly after recieving first aid. | The incident occured at around 12pm, when the students had come to meet the B…
(2025-09-26). What you need to know about the Ryder Cup. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Joanna Gasiorowska explains the Ryder Cup.
(2025-09-26). Giant WindRunner Cargo Jet Concept Shown Off To USAF. twz.com 
(2025-09-26). US tells India that Russian oil curbs are key to trade deal progress. geo.tv 
(2025-09-26). actions have victims. This story is not about us. haaretz.com Israelis complain the world obsesses over what's happening here while ignoring other conflicts. What really bothers us is when they stop noticing…
(2025-09-26). Cuomo wants to be New York City's next mayor. Will his plans help the city? aljazeera.com Former New York state governor trails Zohran Mamdani in the polls as he pitches a more centrist economic policy.
(2025-09-26). Trump using shutdown to threaten mass firings of federal workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Not content with trashing union contracts and firing more than 100,000 federal workers so far, the Trump regime is using the threat of a government shutdown at midnight on Sept. 30 to order agencies to fire even more. The order comes in a memo by Russell Vought, Trump's Office of Management and Budget director. Vought …
(2025-09-26). 10,000 Schools set for privatisation by June 2026. tribune.com.pk 
In a bid to address the ongoing financial and economic crisis, the Punjab Education Department has resolved to privatise a further 10,000 primary, middle, and high schools by the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 2026. | Preparations are already underway, with lists of the schools earmarked for privatisation currently being compiled. Notably, this marks the first time that high schools will also be included in the privatisation drive. | Over the past 18 months, the Punjab government has already transferred control of 12,000 primary and middle schools to private entities. At the beginning of the current…
(2025-09-26). Over 50 injured in Muradnagar dog bites. jagonews24.com More than 50 people, including women and children, have been injured after being bitten by dogs in Cumilla's Muradnagar upazila…
(2025-09-26). Jaadu ki Jhappi: Shehbaz's handshakes go viral—as do his foreign policy wins. tribune.com.pk 
There are handshakes and then there are Shehbaz-shakes. | If a psychologist analyzed the prime minister's body language in videos and pictures from his meeting with President Donald Trump, they'd tell you that his stiffness, constant fidgeting and longer-than normal handshakes are indicative of tension and anxiety. And yet, Pakistan is at a geopolitical peak we haven't seen in a long time. | Shehbaz and Field Marshal Chief of Staff Army (COAS) Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on September 25, 2025. Photo Courtesy PMO. | Trump described PM Shehbaz as a "great guy", w…
(2025-09-26). Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Former Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at The Met in North Philadelphia, entering an electric room and a new chapter in her public life. | The event felt like one of her many 2024 campaign visits to the city, with more than 3,000 supporters chanting her name as she stepped onto the stage. | Harris told moderator Dawn Staley, a Philadelphia native and head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, that she wanted her voice to be among those w…
(2025-09-26). Massive Change In Trump's Stance On Russia Emerging. twz.com 
(2025-09-26). The Middle East Just Got a Whole Lot More Dangerous. counterpunch.org The Middle East just became an even more dangerous place. On September 17, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement" (SMDA). A Joint Statement by the two nations declares that under the agreement "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both." The pact formalizes the
(2025-09-26). Black Professors on Turning Point's Watch List Face Harassment On and Off Campus. capitalbnews.org 
As the news spread of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's assassination two weeks ago, a student in Professor A.D. Carson's "Black Voice" class made sure the room door was locked. The University of Virginia professor had told them in passing that he was on the Professor Watch List, a website created by Turning Point USA, a …
(2025-09-26). The Road to the Camps: Echoes of a Fascist Past. counterpunch.org 
The irony is unbearable. Trump has saturated public life in lies, turned immigrants and Black citizens into targets of contempt, and made corruption and violence the grammar of governance. He pledges loyalty to dictators, surrounds himself with sycophants and thugs, and uses state power to abduct foreign students, persecute immigrants, and declare war on the so-called left, grotesquely blaming them for Charlie Kirk's death, even before a suspect was arrested. What should be a moment of grief over Charlie Kirk's death has been twisted into a weaponized spectacle, with Trump and his allies rushing to frame the assa…
(2025-09-26). Thursday 9/25: Power Hour: Free DC, Free Palestine. indybay.org Online | http: //bit.ly/DC2PALESTINE…
(2025-09-26). India signals interest in resuming oil imports from Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — India has imported a large shipment of Iranian crude for the first time in years, raising speculation that New Delhi may be preparing to resume broader purchases despite U.S. sanctions.
(2025-09-26). Lo stoicismo del Donbass. strategic-culture.su Nel cuore degli abitanti di quella piccola ma importante regione rimane viva la speranza di un futuro più libero e sicuro, in breve, di un futuro migliore. | Segue nostro Su Internet, l'antica filosofia dello "stoicismo" (quella che richiama nomi come l'imperatore romano Marco Aurelio e il filosofo Seneca) è diventata una sorta di 'meme' o "stile di vita" per i giovani che si sentono alienati dalla cultura dominante. La coltivazione di q…
(2025-09-26). Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Generals From Around The World Expected To Be a 'Show Of Force' And Resemble a 'Pep Rally'. latintimes.com The impromptu gathering of hundreds of U.S. generals in the country next week is expected to be used by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a "show of force" and resemble a "pep rally," according to a new report.
(2025-09-26). Israel is increasingly being treated as a global pariah. It's shielded by Trump, for now. tehrantimes.com When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations on Friday, it will be at the helm of a country that is increasingly being treated as a pariah, even by some of its longtime allies.
(2025-09-26). Israeli officials cautiously optimistic EU end free trade deal. haaretz.com The decisive vote is Italy, whose prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, signaled at the United Nations that she would only support partial sanctions…
(2025-09-26). Defensa Civil de Cuba insta a mantener vigilancia ante onda tropical. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil de Cuba alertó este jueves sobre el peligro de un incremento de las precipitaciones desde las provincias de Camagàºey hasta Guantánamo, e instó a mantenerse informados e incrementar la vigilancia hidrometeorológica, y a llevar la información a los pobladores de esa región, en especial utilizar todos los medios que faciliten el contacto directo con las comunidades. | NOTA INFORMATIVA DEL ESTADO MAYOR NACIONAL DE LA DEFENSA CIVIL SOBRE LA ONDA TROPICAL LOCALIZADA EN EL MAR CARIBE ORIENTAL | 25 de septiembre de 2025, 15: 00 horas. | De acuerdo con la información del C…
(2025-09-26). Asghar Farhadi starts shooting 10th feature film "Parallel Tales" in Paris. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The globally acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has started shooting his 10th feature film "Parallel Tales" in Paris, France.
(2025-09-26). Irish climate resilience support. tribune.com.pk 
Welcoming Ireland's first Resident Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O'Neill, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that Punjab is one of the most climate-affected regions of the world due to recent devastating floods. | She underscored that huge potential for cooperation exists between Punjab and Ireland in climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and green transition initiatives. | The chief minister invited Ireland to invest in the province and assured Irish investors of full facilitation and support of her government. | She emphasised that Ireland is a symbol of principle-based governance…
(2025-09-26). Is 'Biryani' really best served piping hot? tribune.com.pk 
The latest episodes of Biryani have dished up more than drama, they have stirred a full-blown debate online. The reason? What many are calling "inappropriate" scenes between university students. | Starring Khushhal Khan, Ramsha Khan, and Sarwat Gilani, the show has built a loyal audience despite its slow-burn storytelling. But the real hook has been the chemistry between Khushhal and Ramsha, who previously paired up in Duniyapur. Now, their new roles as Meran and Nisa are being hailed by fans as the emotional centerpiece of the serial. | One fan gushed, "Your ship might have great chemistry but is it so insane…
(2025-09-26). FBR sets new system for Customs. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a formal notification after setting up a new system and jurisdiction for the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Risk Management. | According to the notification, the headquarters of this directorate will be in Islamabad, while its regional offices will be located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Islamabad. The directorate will also operate a Risk Management Unit and a Cross-border Currency Movement Wing. | Under the new system, the Director General of Customs Intelligence will have authority across the country and will report directly to the FBR. The…
(2025-09-26). Is white supremacy killing black journalism in America? strategic-culture.su The dismissal of Karen Attiah at the Washington Post has caused ripples in the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk. But was…
(2025-09-26). Yemen mourns children killed in Israeli strikes, responds with Palestine 2 missile. tehrantimes.com The Yemeni Ministry of Health confirmed Friday that the death toll from Israeli air strikes on Sanaa on Thursday has climbed to nine, including two women and four children, with at least 174 others wounded.
(2025-09-26). U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts. latintimes.com Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas.
(2025-09-26). Wrestling legend Lopez calls for Cuban sport to 'open up' to the world. tribune.com.pk 
Legendary Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez, the only athlete to have won five consecutive individual Olympic golds, called Thursday for the Cuban sport to "open up" to the world to help recover its lost glory. | In an interview with AFP in Sao Paulo, Lopez, 43, said sport on the communist-run island was "going through a very difficult time" and needed to embrace sponsorship to retain talent. | "I think we need to open up sport in Cuba," he said at the COB Expo, a fair organized by the Brazilian Olympic Committee. | "There needs to be a change," Lopez said, in unusually candid remarks for a Cuban athlete. | "Interna…
(2025-09-26). Food delivery platforms set for healthier growth. ecns.cn China's latest efforts to regulate the management of food delivery service platforms are expected to maintain fair market order, curb "involution-style" competition and promote the healthy, orderly and sustainable development of the platform economy, experts said.
(2025-09-26). Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend. tribune.com.pk 
The 45th Ryder Cup on Friday with two intense, emotional duos facing off in a potentially explosive opening match and US President Donald Trump set to attend. | Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas of the United States meet Europe's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton in the morning foursomes opener at Bethpage Black in the latest instalment of the fiercely contested biennial golf event. | "They are going to be having the crowd excited," US captain Keegan Bradley predicted of DeChambeau and Thomas. "They bring a spark to our team." | The clash will spice what's expected to be an intense atmosphere with Trump among more…
(2025-09-26). Study: "… high costs and risks …" Collapsed the Net Zero Banking Alliance. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently it wasn't just the Trump effect, banks were worried about the commercial viability of Net Zero.
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). CNA SF Kaiser Nurses Protest Layoffs & AI Replacing Workers, Threatening Health. indybay.org NNU CNA nurses at Kaiser protested throughout the state of California against layoffs and the introduction of AI leading to job losses and a threat to the patients.