Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-09-29). Rachel Reeves wants to force more working-class kids into low paid work. thecanary.co Ahead of her speech at the Labour Party conference today, chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the 'youth guarantee' — that she will guarantee paid work to under-21-year-olds — but of course, this is Labour, so it's never as it seems. Tackling youth unemployment is good, but there's a catch of course The new […] | By

Staff (2025-09-29). UK Defence Minister John Healey Reaffirms Support For Ukraine NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com This morning's brief interview focused on the latest statements by the British Defense Minister at the Labour Party gathering in Liverpool assertjng Britain's unswerving support for Ukraine and demanding that Vladimir Putin sue for peace, meaning capitulate. This demand is, of course, utterly nonsensical since the Russians are winning the war, a fact confirmed by …

Uma Thontakudi (2025-09-29). Saturday 10/4: 2025 HDSA Team Hope 5K Walk & Timed Run — San Francisco, California. indybay.org Sports Basement Presidio in San Francisco, California – 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, 94129…

Claudia De la Cruz (2025-09-29). Assata Shakur (1947 Onward). liberationnews.org Assata is and will continue to be one of the most revered and beloved revolutionaries of our time.

tn.ai (2025-09-29). Dream of Bringing Iran to Its Knees Won't Come True: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Attempts to force Iran into submission will fail, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, arguing that sanctions are imposed because Iran refuses to bow to humiliation.

UMMID (2025-09-29). Why is Sugar Part of Every Household: A Political Analysis. ummid.com The entire story of sugar is written in conquest and domination – the victory of political power, social control, and economic exploitation over human health and freedom.

Sandra Tuombouh (2025-09-29). Africa charts bold path towards green inclusive development at the second Africa Climate Summit. globalvoices.org

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). INNOPROM. Belarus expo opens in Minsk. eng.belta.by The international industrial exhibition INNOPROM. Belarus is opening in Minsk, BelTA has learned.

aljazeera (2025-09-29). US citizen Amir Amiri freed by Taliban following Qatari mediation. aljazeera.com An American citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan since December has been released through Qatari mediation.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Sheikh Safi al-din Shrine: an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, culture. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and the Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil, northwest of Iran, were built between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century. It is sometimes referred to as an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, and culture.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Earthquakes down by 4.2% in a month yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 553 earthquakes hit Iran over the past calendar month that ended on September 22, indicating a 4.2 percent drop in the number of earthquakes compared to the same period last year.

The Onion Staff (2025-09-29). SATIRE: ICE Confirms Agents Do Not Have Faces Beneath Masks. theonion.com WASHINGTON—In response to legislation that would ban officers from obscuring their identities during arrests and raids, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed Thursday that beneath their masks, agents do not have faces. Tom Homan, the U.S. border czar and chief enforcer of President Donald Trump's immigration policy, warned that Democrats "may get more than they …

Agence France-Presse (2025-09-29). UN heritage body opens virtual museum to spotlight artefact trafficking. scmp.com The United Nations' heritage body on Monday announced the launch of a virtual museum showcasing hundreds of looted artefacts in a bid to draw attention to the trafficking of cultural property. | A Zambian ritual mask, a pendant from the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra and a painting by Swedish artist Anders Zorn are among nearly 250 stolen objects displayed on Unesco's new interactive platform.

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Starmer warns UK Labour in 'fight of our lives'. tribune.com.pk

UMMID (2025-09-29). CBSE XIIth Date Sheet 2026 (Tentative) Published, Check PDF. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the Tentative Date Sheet and Time Table of Class XIIth Main exam, Class XIIth Supplementary Exam and Class 12th Exams for Sports Students to be held in the year 2026.

aljazeera (2025-09-29). Trump to meet Republican, Democratic leaders as US gov't shutdown looms. aljazeera.com The US government faces a partial shutdown from Wednesday unless Republicans and Democrats can agree on a spending bill.

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). Fresh goals at UN to boost multilateralism. ecns.cn While the world has witnessed chaotic moments at the ongoing annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, China has won more support from like-minded countries for upholding multilateralism and upgrading its actions to improve global governance.

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Enemies defeated in 12-day Israeli war due to miscalculation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ali Fadavi says enemies failed to achieve their predefined objectives during 12-day Israeli war against Iran due to their miscalculation.

WSWS (2025-09-29). Harvard study exposes deadly toll of private equity hospitals. wsws.org A Harvard-led study has provided rigorous evidence that private equity ownership of hospitals increases patient mortality in emergency and intensive care units.

The Onion Staff (2025-09-29). SATIRE: Inside Of Light Fixture Everything Moth Dreamed And More. theonion.com MEREDITH, NH—Saying the luminous paradise had exceeded even its wildest expectations, a local moth told reporters Tuesday the inside of a light fixture was everything it had ever dreamed of and more. "Woo-hoo! They've got a whole second light bulb in here—this is the greatest ____ing day of my life!" the moth said as it giddily …

_____ (2025-09-29). A New and Darker McCarthy Era Descends with the Night. transcend.org It's a sentiment more and more people can identify with as dark, dangerous, and duplicitous news reports loot the public's mind of any sense of logical understanding by presenting stories that contradict themselves, while inducing great anxiety.

Ed Sykes (2025-09-29). Polling expert reveals what's 'really pushing people away' from Labour and it isn't immigration. thecanary.co Labour leader Keir Starmer is officially the least popular prime minister ever. But polling expert John Curtice insists that Starmer's wrong to keep chasing far-right votes. Because it's not immigration that's really pushing vast numbers of 2024 Labour voters away. It's the government's utter failure to improve the NHS and the economy. Sort out the […] | By

| Zaigham Naqvi | (2025-09-29). Petrol prices likely to rise from Oct 1. tribune.com.pk The federal government is expected to approve a sharp increase in petroleum prices, effective from October 1, with hikes ranging from Rs1.97 to Rs4.65 per litre, sources said on Monday. | The oil industry has finalised its calculations, proposing an increase of Rs1.97 per litre for petrol and Rs2.48 for High-Speed Diesel (HSD). | Light Diesel Oil (LDO) may see a Rs1.76 per litre rise, while kerosene oil is set for the steepest jump of Rs4.65 per litre. | Read: Petrol stays put while diesel creeps up Rs2.78 | The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will now forward the price summary to the Ministry of Finan…

| Web Desk | (2025-09-29). Pakistan taught India 'a lesson to remember for life': PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that Pakistan had taught India a "lesson it will remember for life" during Marka-e-Haq, as he addressed UK-based Pakistani journalists in London. | Marka-e-Haq refers to Pakistan's military operation, officially named Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, launched in May 2025 in response to Indian aggression. It concluded with what was described as a "decisive victory for Pakistan", as the armed forces repelled adversaries with discipline and strategic clarity. | The government hailed it as a "magnificent success" and later declared May 10 to be observed annually as Youm-e-Marka-e-…

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Israel's oppressive conduct has fueled deep hatred across region: Pezeshkian. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Israel's "unjust and lawless behavior" has generated deep resentment among regional nations — a hostility he noted "will not be forgotten easily."

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). 3rd CIS Games open in Azerbaijan's Ganja. eng.belta.by The tournament, which is running until 8 October, features 1,624 athletes under the age of 23, representing 13 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Cuba, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Oman.

Igor Patrick (2025-09-29). Argentina's soy exports to China soar, angering US. scmp.com Argentina's soybean export orders surged to a seven-year high this month as Chinese importers bought millions of tonnes of the staple crop during a brief suspension of export taxes, securing more than half of their near-term needs from South America. | The rush of orders has rattled the Trump administration, where divisions are deepening over Argentine President Javier Milei's closer ties with Beijing and what many Republicans see as a direct blow to American farmers.

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Oil output hits 7-year high with development projects: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said that the country's oil production volume hit a seven-year high record with the development of projects in the oilfields and round-the-clock efforts of staff of the oil industry.

geo.tv (2025-09-29). Shooter kills at least four, wounds eight at Michigan church. geo.tv Smoke rises as emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting which took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to police, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, US, September 28, 2025.—ReutersShooter drives vehicle into church, fires assault rifle, says…

latintimes (2025-09-29). Trump Suggests Moving 2026 World Cup Matches Away From 'Radical Left' Cities That Oppose His Immigration Policies. latintimes.com President Donald Trump said he may seek to move the 2026 World Cup matches away from U.S. host cities he considers unsafe…

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Iran gains over 90% self-sufficiency in medicine production. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — A senior member of Tehran Pharmacists Association said Iran now produces more than 90% of its needed medicines domestically.

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Iran decries 'unjustifiable' return of UN sanctions. tribune.com.pk Iran on Sunday condemned as "unjustifiable" the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites. | The measures, which bar dealings linked to the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic missile activities, took effect overnight after Western powers triggered the so-called "snapback" mechanism under the 2015 nuclear accord. | "The reactivation of annulled resolutions is legally baseless and unjustifiable… all countries must refrain from recognising this illegal situation," the Iranian foreign…

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-09-29). Putin orders biggest autumn army call-up since 2016. gnnhd.tv Russia calls up men aged between 18 and 30 for compulsory military service each spring and autumn…

Agence France-Presse (2025-09-29). Parisian politician aims to change French view of rats from pests to pets. scmp.com It has black button eyes and long, thin whiskers that tremble when it looks around curiously. | Unlike most rats, this one has a name, Plume, and gets to enjoy the rare privilege of wandering around Paris on the shoulder of its owner, a local politician. | Gregory Moreau, a Paris district deputy mayor, is on a mission to reconcile residents with the capital's population of rats which, it is said, outnumber the French inner city's two million human residents by a big margin.

aljazeera (2025-09-29). Trump to deploy 200 National Guard troops to Oregon as state leaders sue. aljazeera.com The Democrat-run state is challenging Trump's authority to deploy soldiers to what he has called 'war ravaged Portland'.

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). Global tourists dressed in Tibetan attire experience local culture in Lhasa. ecns.cn Global visitors from Italy, Ukraine, Mexico and other countries wore brightly colored traditional Tibetan outfits on Sunday, posing for photos against the backdrop of golden roofs and red walls at Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.

| Web Desk | (2025-09-29). Pakistan achieves economic stability as inflation falls to 5%: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan is making rapid progress on the economic, foreign and military fronts and now the country will move towards economic growth and improvement. | Talking to overseas Pakistanis at the Pakistan High Commission in London, PM Shehbaz said all the achievements made by the present government are the result of sincerity, hard work and team effort and everyone played their role in attaining the goals. | The Prime Minister lauded that, "Pakistan has gained dignity and respect among the comity of nations. He recalled that Pakistan won the war and defeated its enemy, gaining enha…

latintimes (2025-09-29). Venezuela's Maduro Slams YouTube Censorship, Claims More People Are Watching Him Now: 'Imperialist Fools'. latintimes.com "Congratulations on your decision—employee of the month for stupidity," added Maduro on YouTube's decision…

latintimes (2025-09-29). Coast Guard Intercepts Sailboat Carrying Four Migrants In San Diego, Officials Say. latintimes.com Coast Guard officials intercepted a sailboat carrying four migrants in San Diego this weekend, officials said…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). PSX starts week strong as KSE-100 crosses 163,000 mark. gnnhd.tv According to the PSX website, the market witnessed a strong upward trend as trading began on Monday…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Three-month ban imposed on construction in Murree. gnnhd.tv The decision has been taken to protect the Murree Master Plan…

WSWS (2025-09-29). Black Bag: Steven Soderbergh's spy thriller: "So we're all horrible people. Is that what the point is here?" wsws.org The film and design work is intelligent, restless, assertive, but thematically, the watchword here is intense passivity and accommodation to the status quo.

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Belarusian PM: Belarus, Kyrgyzstan scaling up trade, economic cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Kyrgyzstan should boost bilateral cooperation in years to come, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said as he met with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev in Minsk on 29 September.

red jack (2025-09-29). Paulo Freire in South Africa. indybay.org The radical Dominican Gustavo Gutiérrez, one of the key figures in the development of liberation theology, had mobilized a theological argument to affirm the immediate dignity of impoverished people.

Staff (2025-09-29). Hong Kong's Metropol shutters, Japanese man regrets savings: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China is 'nanoseconds behind' US in chips, says Nvidia's Jensen Huang | 2. Dim sum trolleys go silent as Hong Kong's Metropol Restaurant closes after 35 years | 3. Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany after China-backed UN proposal fails…

Web Desk (2025-09-29). Deion thinks Shedeur will start for Browns in '25. gnnhd.tv Deion Sanders said on the "New Heights" podcast that he believes his son Shedeur Sanders will start for the Browns at some point this season.

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). (W.E.Talk) Portugal backs China's initiative via pragmatic actions to boost global governance. ecns.cn Since China put forward the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) on September 1st, the international community has paid close attention to it. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro stated during his visit to China that Portugal agrees with the important ideas underpinning the Global Governance Initiative, and it stands ready to work with China to safeguard multilateralism and welcomes China's greater contribution to improving the global governance system. Liu Ying, Research Fellow of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China, told China News Network that both China and the EU have ta…

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). China approves first Chikungunya virus detection kit. ecns.cn China's first Chikungunya virus detection product for market release has been approved by top regulatory authorities, according to the drug administration authorities in Guangdong province.

Guest Blogger (2025-09-29). This Isn't Science, It's Ideology — Kathryn Porter. wattsupwiththat.com It's long, but a great introductory piece from Kathryn Porter:…

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). Grassland justice delivered on horseback. ecns.cn Each year, as the grazing season begins on the Narat grassland of Ili, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, judge Aytnur Bolatbek and his legal team can be found on horseback crisscrossing the pastures between yurts and herding paths.

Dennis Broe (2025-09-29). 'Lioness': A mother protecting her cubs turns into a protector of Afrikaner society. peoplesworld.org For the most part, the South African series Lioness (on Amazon Prime and MHz) is a gripping and solid critique of patriarchy, but with a twist at the end that instead works to conceal rather than reveal the power at the core of Afrikaner society. Samantha (Shannon Esra), as the series opens, is just being …

WSWS (2025-09-29). Trump tariffs underscore threat to Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. wsws.org Any scrapping or even undercutting of the PBS, on which the Australian government spent nearly $18 billion last year to subsidise retail medicine prices, would have a devastating effect on millions of people.

ALEX (2025-09-29). The Blair Institute is here to manufacture consent for digital IDs. thecanary.co It's been a big weekend in Brit Card news since Keir Starmer announced the new mandatory digital ID system last Friday. The petition against the draconian measure is hovering at just below 2.5 million signatures at the time of writing. In response to the digital ID plans, Amnesty International UK's technology and human rights lead […] | By

jagonews24 (2025-09-29). Tilak seals thriller to give India ninth Asia Cup title. jagonews24.com India blinked. They were 20 for 3 chasing 146. Their world-beating batting line-up was panicking as Pakistan came at them – this time for every reason because there was a title on the line…

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Southwest China; Imperial Plants. tehrantimes.com The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road was held in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The forum was attended by 200 journalists from more than 80 countries. Side events of the forum included visits to several other cities, such as Chongqing, to learn about their industries, natural landscapes, and tourist attractions.

Juan Cole (2025-09-29). Lebanon's Solar Capacity surged since 2020 to 1.5 gigawatts, as Homeowners tired of Blackouts. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Lebanese Ministry of Energy has let three bids for new solar farms of 15 megawatts each, for a total of 45 MW, which will power 22,000 homes in the perennially electricity-poor country. The bad news is that 11 such bids were accepted in 2022 and nothing ever got done. …

jborinoco (2025-09-29). My Tax Refusal. orinocotribune.com By S. Brian Willson — Sep 12, 2025 | Throughout the late 1970s and early 80s, as I was getting more interested in US foreign policy, I sensed that it was likely that I was going to become an activist and I didn't want to keep paying for policies that repelled me. I realized that without becoming a tax refuser, and continuing to pay for the policies of my government, I was still complicit and a hypocrite. I had been having stomach problems throughout this time and a conservative farmer friend of mine told me: "You're having stomach problems because you're doing something that you really don't believe in, whi…

Mark Gruenberg (2025-09-29). AFL-CIO and 150 organizations issue dire warning on democracy. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—For 151 organizations from coast to coast, including the nation's two largest unions, the repression of Washington, D.C., by the Donald Trump regime is the proverbial "canary in the coal mine" for the fate of the rest of the country under right-wing hegemony. And they want congressional leaders to stop such a pending Trump dictatorship …

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). 'What good has NPT done us?': Iranian MPs push for NPT exit at tensions with West fester. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian parliament is intensifying its call for a withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), a move lawmakers describe as a legitimate and necessary response to a concerted campaign of "illegal" pressure by the United States and its European allies, which culminated this week in the return of all previous UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Gomel, Russia's Yekaterinburg sign sister city agreement. eng.belta.by "This is an important step that opens up new prospects for technology exchange, joint projects, and the strengthening of business and cultural ties between our cities. This cooperation will yield benefits for the enterprises and initiatives on both sides," the Gomel mayor emphasized.

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Snopkov: China's development achievements are unparalleled. eng.belta.by China has transformed into a mighty industrial, scientific, and technological power and a pillar of the global economy, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said at an official event to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the People's Republic of China foundation on 29 September.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Minister appreciates role of women in tourism industry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri appreciated the role of women in Iran's tourism sector, adding that some half of the country's tourism capacity is held by women.

| Asad Hayat | (2025-09-29). Digital hope amid economic gloom in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's technology sector is being celebrated as a rare bright spot in a struggling economy, with officials touting rising IT exports as evidence of digital transformation. Yet beneath the fanfare, questions linger: is this truly the beginning of a sustained economic shift, or just another fleeting boom vulnerable to the country's chronic structural weaknesses? | According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) exports crossed $3.2 billion in FY2024, marking a year-on-year increase of over 20%. This growth places IT among the fastest-rising contributors to Pakistan's foreign…

Joe Piette, Workers World. (2025-09-29). Philly Meeting Shows Why Anti-Fascist Defense Can Work. popularresistance.org Philadelphia – At a meeting Sept. 18 called by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to oppose the use of federal troops in Philadelphia or other cities, community members stood on an historic church's steps and kept about five fascists from entering. | Krasner is running for a third term as District Attorney. Part of his re-election campaign is persistent criticism of President Donald Trump's policies. | At the first of three meetings Krasner called earlier to oppose the use of federal troops in Philadelphia or other cities, a Trump supporter named Frank Scales alongside a few others disrupted Krasner's r…

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Belarusian PM outlines CIS development priorities. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin outlined the development priorities of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) during a meeting of the CIS Heads of Government Council in Minsk on 29 September.

_____ (2025-09-29). The Unflinching Sentinel: Guru Tegh Bahadur in the Pursuit of Eternal Propagation of Peace, Justice and Righteousness (Part 2). transcend.org "A Timeless Beacon of Peace and Conscience: Guru Tegh Bahadur, The Shield of Conscience."

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). China re-elected as Category One member by global civil aviation body. ecns.cn In 2024, the country carried 730 million passenger trips, transported nearly 9 million metric tons of cargo and mail, and achieved a total turnover of 148.5 billion ton-kilometers, while its flight punctuality exceeded 80 percent for the seventh consecutive year.

No Kings (2025-09-29). Saturday 10/18: NO KINGS Monterey. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Russia launches major attack on Ukraine. gnnhd.tv 'Russia launched 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight'

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Massive Russian missile and drone barrage kills four in Kyiv. tribune.com.pk Russia pounded Ukraine for hours with hundreds of drones and missiles overnight, killing at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, Kyiv said Sunday. | Neighbouring Poland scrambled jets to secure its airspace in the wake of the 12-hour barrage, after NATO accused Moscow of being behind a series of violations of the defence alliance's airspace. | Diplomatic efforts to stop the war have faltered and Russia has vowed to press on with the offensive that it launched in February 2022. | "Moscow wants to continue fighting and killing and deserves only the harshest pressure from the world," Ukrainian Preside…

tn.ai (2025-09-29). Commission Finalizes Draft on Iran's NPT Withdrawal, Parliament Yet to Decide. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has reached a conclusion on a final plan for Iran's withdrawal from the NPT in response to the European snapback initiative, but no decision has yet been taken by the legislature, a spokesman said.

Agence France-Presse (2025-09-29). Chinese woman admits US$7.4 billion bitcoin fraud at UK court. scmp.com A 47-year-old Chinese woman on Monday told a UK court that she played a leading role in a multibillion-pound fraudulent bitcoin scheme. | Businesswoman Qian Zhimin, alias Zhang Yadi, pleaded guilty at London's Southwark Crown Court following what is believed to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world, now worth about £5.5 billion (US$7.4 billion). | Qian admitted one count of possessing criminal property and one count of transferring criminal property.

UMMID (2025-09-29). Tata opens India's first overseas defence production unit in Morocco. ummid.com Tata Sons through its subsidiary Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has opened India's as well as its first overseas defence manufacturing facility in Morocco.

UMMID (2025-09-29). Kerala Assembly clears resolution against Voters List Revision. ummid.com Kerala Assembly Monday cleared a resolution against the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s move to carry out voters list revision, popularly known as Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in the state.

UMMID (2025-09-29). Why Harry Kane's 100th goal has a Cristiano Ronaldo mention? ummid.com Harry Kane Friday September 26, 2025 became another footballer to score 100 goals playing for a single club, but why has this achievement a Cristiano Ronaldo mention?

Sana Khan (2025-09-29). Ukraine Pushes for Joint Aerial Shield With European Allies. moderndiplomacy.eu President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on European partners to join Ukraine in building a regional air defense shield, arguing that Kyiv's battlefield experience could help secure the continent against Russia's drone and missile threats. Speaking via video link at the Warsaw Security Forum, Zelenskiy urged Poland and other allies to cooperate on creating a "fully …

_____ (2025-09-29). Our Age of Unreason. transcend.org 22 Sep 2025 – We have lost that connection between reason and morality …. We have decisively lost our idea of the commonweal as the anchor from which reason will make its case.

UMMID (2025-09-29). Bangladesh's Deep Sea Port Project has Potential to Improve Regional Trade Ties. ummid.com The deep-sea port project has the potential to improve regional trade ties, boost investment, create jobs, and support infrastructural development, spurring economic growth for Bangladesh, Northeast India, Nepal, and Bhutan, as well as the surrounding areas of the Bay of Bengal.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Some 4,600 prisoners of involuntary crimes freed in six months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In the first six months of the current Iranian year (which began on March 21), a total of 4,597 prisoners of unintentional crimes were released from prison.

aljazeera (2025-09-29). Michigan church shooting: What we know about suspect Thomas Jacob Sanford. aljazeera.com Sanford, 40, served as a US Marine from 2004 to 2008, including a deployment to al-Fallujah, Iraq.

newleftreview (2025-09-29). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.

Tilly Zhang (2025-09-29). Consumers will decide the course of the US-China tech rivalry. scmp.com Regardless of how trade talks go, the US-China tech rivalry isn't going away. From each side's perspective, maintaining a lead in futuristic technologies matters significantly for economic growth and national power. Now, we're entering round two. | The first round was mostly defined by US export controls aimed at slowing China's development of advanced technologies. These measures might have delayed Chinese progress, but they didn't stop it. As China gradually catches up in chips and artificial…

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Mutual information support: What Belarusian and Latin American MPs discussed in Mexico. eng.belta.by At the "Parties and a New Society" seminar in Mexico City, Belarusian MP Sergei Klishevich met with Latin American parliamentarians to discuss cooperative efforts, the press service of the House of Representatives told BelTA.

Monica Moorehead (2025-09-29). Assata Shakur: A legacy of resistance. workers.org Workers World Party mourns the passing of the Black liberation fighter Assata Shakur, who died at the age of 78 on Sept. 25, 2025, in Havana, Cuba. To honor her memory, Workers World is reprinting an article originally entitled "Assata Shakur is a modern-day Harriet Tubman" that first appeared March . . . |

Agence France-Presse (2025-09-29). Venezuela's Maduro ready to declare state of emergency over US 'aggression'. scmp.com Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of US "aggression", following a spate of deadly US strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez said on Monday. | Rodriguez told foreign diplomats that Maduro had signed a decree giving himself "special powers" as head of state to act in matters of defence and security in the event the United States "dares to attack our homeland".

UMMID (2025-09-29). UAE visa ban countries list 2026 is fake. ummid.com A UAE Visa Ban List 2026 containing the names of 9 countries widely shared on different social media platforms is fake, travelers should note.

_____ (2025-09-29). We Must Not Look Away: Resisting Oppression and Pursuing Justice. transcend.org Note: This essay is adapted from the author's August 2025 address at the American Psychological Association annual convention and from a webinar he presented in early September.

Josiah (2025-09-29). Friday 10/3: TAKE BACK TELGRAPH. indybay.org Corner of Haste Ave and TELEGRAPH AVE…

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Lyon win at Lille to stay level at top of Ligue 1 with PSG. tribune.com.pk Lyon continued their fine start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Lille on Sunday, sending them level on 15 points with champions Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1. | Summer signing from Liverpool Tyler Morton struck early to give Paulo Fonseca's side their fifth win from six outings to start the campaign. | Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso praised his side's "exceptional" early going in the season, but added: "It was very difficult (on Sunday), we struggled for almost the entire game." | Lyon sit second on goal-difference behind PSG, who won 2-0 at home to Auxerre on Saturday. | A second consec…

_____ (2025-09-29). Beyond both Rhyme and Reason in the Face of Polycrisis? transcend.org Memorable correspondences between Dante's poesis, trigrams, genetic codons, triplicities, and polyhedra… Much interest has been evoked by the challenge of AI and the potential of quantum computing. The latter is based on the obscurities of quantum mechanics.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Gharahgozlou wins WPBSA Q Tour Middle East. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Ali Gharahgozlou defeated Ali Jaleel 4-2 to win the second WPBSA Q Tour Middle East event of the season at the Emirates Billiard Sports Federation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

maxyyjones (2025-09-29). 'No Doubt They Will Attack': Max Blumenthal Meets Iran's President In NYC. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Max Blumenthal / Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived lat…

| Our Correspondent | (2025-09-29). Sindh extends HPV vaccination drive to October 1. tribune.com.pk The human papillomavirus vaccination campaign across Karachi and the rest of Sindh has been extended by three days. During the 12-day drive, 59% of eligible girls were vaccinated, while sessions will continue in schools to cover the remaining 41%. Mobile teams have also been instructed to continue catch-up activities. | The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign ran from September 15 to 27, the one-time vaccination drive set a target of 395,609 girls. Of these, 307,421 were vaccinated. | According to a letter issued by the Project Director of Sindh's Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Dr Raj Kuma…

newleftreview (2025-09-29). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.

David Hencke (2025-09-29). Conservative Government Left Behind £200 Billion of 'Unachievable' Infrastructure Projects. bylinetimes.com

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2025 lights up Macao. ecns.cn The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2025 kicked off on September 28, 2025 in Macao SAR, China./CMG"ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2025 was held at the Galaxy Arena in south China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Sunday evening.

ptcnews.tv (2025-09-29). Massive protests in PoK; Islamabad deploys additional security forces, cut internet services. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is witnessing one of the largest demonstrations in recent history as the Awami Action Committee (AAC) launched widespread protests across the region on Monday. The AAC's call for a "shutter-down and wheel-jam" strike, potentially indefinite, has escalated tensions, prompting Islamabad to deploy additional security forces and cut internet services from midnight to curb mobilisation.Reasons behind the protestsThe AAC, a growing civil society alliance, has mobilised thousands of people, citing decades of political neglect and economic marginalisation in PoK. At the hear…

Associated Press (2025-09-29). Attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels sets ship ablaze in Gulf of Aden. scmp.com A missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels set a ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. | The attack hit the Netherlands-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht, which had been targeted in a failed assault last week by the Iranian-backed Houthis, according to the French military's Maritime Information, Cooperation and Awareness Center.

Colin Todhunter (2025-09-29). Crushing Industrial Agriculture's False Narrative in India. globalresearch.ca The report It provides a compelling case study …

aljazeera (2025-09-29). 'It's about time': Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders. aljazeera.com Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

| SHAHRAM HAQ | (2025-09-29). Profit surge: BOP rewards shareholders. tribune.com.pk The most telling signals in banking are often the quietest and in the case of The Bank of Punjab (BOP), that signal is not a headline-grabbing acquisition nor a record-breaking profit figure, but a simple, disciplined decision, ie, to pay its first-ever interim cash dividend. This 10%, or Rs1 per share, cash dividend breaks a decades-long tradition of year-end-only payouts since its 1991 listing, sending a clear message to the market. The years of meticulous work to build a sturdier financial institution are over, and an era of sharing the rewards with shareholders has begun. | The management presented this st…

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). E-commerce projected to hit $180b with digital growth. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's e-commerce is projected to reach 90 quadrillion rials ($180 billion) in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026), driven by infrastructure development and digital technologies, the head of the Iranian Information Technology Organization said.

Karl Grossman, Harvey Wasserman (2025-09-29). Newsom's radioactive hypocrisy on green energy. nationofchange.org California Governor Gavin Newsom has been touting himself as the Great Green Environmental Anti-Trump. But it's an infuriating radioactive lie that demands tangible opposition, especially as it applies to the Diablo Canyon atomic reactors dangerously upwind of Los Angeles, and the California green energy industry, which he has decimated. Newsom has loudly denounced ABC's suspension …

Sana Khan (2025-09-29). Britain Weighs Tougher Rules for Migrants Seeking Permanent Residency. moderndiplomacy.eu The UK government is considering stricter criteria for permanent residency, reflecting growing political pressure to curb immigration while balancing economic needs. Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood is set to announce at the Labour Party conference that permanent settlement may no longer be automatic after five years of residency. Instead, migrants could be required to prove their …

Matthew Nuttle, KATU. (2025-09-29). Protesters Rally At Portland ICE Facility After Trump Deploys Troops. popularresistance.org Portland, OR — Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump announced he was sending troops to Portland, protesters and ICE agents came face to face with minor clashes. KATU witnessed one get detained by officers. | In an early-morning post on Truth Social, Trump said he has authorized "full force" if necessary to protect "War ravaged Portland." | Saturday's announcement is the latest move the president has made in deploying troops in cities and states run by Democrats. | In his post, Trump said the decision was made to protect the city and ICE facilities "under siege by ANTIFA, and other domestic terror…

Global Research News (2025-09-29). Selected Articles: Benjamin Netanyahu: Navigating the Flight Path of a War Criminal. globalresearch.ca By When a head of state must zigzag through the sky to avoid capture, the question is no longer whether he is a pariah. …

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Young migrant found dead on beach in France. tribune.com.pk

Ryan Black (2025-09-29). 32% Of Mass Shooters Are Veterans. 0% Of Media Outlets Will Say So. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON | LET'S TRY DEMOCRACY…

_____ (2025-09-29). CPJ calls for credible investigation into death of Indian journalist Rajeev Pratap. cpj.org New Delhi, September 29, 2025—Indian authorities must conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the death of journalist Rajeev Pratap, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Monday. "Authorities in Uttarakhand state should not discount any possible causes of Rajeev Pratap's death, including his family's serious allegation that he was targeted for his journalism," said…

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Iran advance to 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup final. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran edged past Italy 1-0 at the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Monday courtesy of Morteza Karimi's goal.

Willem Moore (2025-09-29). Labour's clumsy triangulation on Reform's 'racism' just exposed their weakness. thecanary.co On 28 September, Keir Starmer described Reform's policy on indefinite leave as "racist" in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg. For purely political reasons, it's smart for Starmer to attack this policy, because it's demonstrably unpopular with the public. It already looks like Labour are going to struggle to land the racism attack on Reform, however, […] | By

Lynda Carson (2025-09-29). Fascist dictator Trump is sending troops to Portland. indybay.org Washington D.C. propaganda image of the convicted felon President Trump shows his desire to be a dictator, and much worse.

Ashfaq Zaman (2025-09-29). Why China should lead commission for a phased Rohingya repatriation. scmp.com The Rohingya people have endured one of the world's most protracted, yet least visible, humanitarian crises. Nearly one million Rohingya refugees live in what were supposed to be temporary camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar. They still have little prospect of returning to Myanmar's Rakhine state. | But at a recent conference in Dhaka, the Rohingya people were, for the first time, given a voice. Their message was clear: they do not want more aid. They need to go home. China is well placed to help…

Greg Kearney (2025-09-29). ICE arrest of forest firefighters stirs outrage, protests. peoplesworld.org For further reading: :…

newarab (2025-09-29). GB News apologises to Islamic Relief over false 'terror' claim. newarab.com UK right-wing broadcaster GB News said that on The Camilla Tominey Show, they had broadcast a live interview with political analyst Amjad Taha, who claimed that the UK-registered charity was banned in several countries due to them se…

_____ (2025-09-29). Too Tragic to Be Comic… transcend.org Trump Spoke at the UN General Assembly on 23 Sep 2025…

Newsroom (2025-09-29). The Countdown to Chaos: Trump and Democrats Risk Government Shutdown. moderndiplomacy.eu With U. S. government funding set to expire on Tuesday at midnight, Congress is showing little likelihood of reaching an agreement to prevent a government shutdown. President Donald Trump will hold a meeting with congressional leaders on Monday in an effort to resolve the impasse. However, Democrats are not inclined to accept the short-term funding …

newleftreview (2025-09-29). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Iranian nation to never give in to pressures: Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said that the enemy's dream of forcing the Iranian nation to give in to pressures will never come true.

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Russia's Perm Territory governor outlines key cooperation areas with Belarus. eng.belta.by Russia's Perm Territory sees great potential in robotization and automation cooperation with Belarus, Perm Territory Governor Dmitry Makhonin said at a meeting with Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich on the sidelines of the INNOPROM. Belarus expo.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). IAF to show Hitchcock's "Psycho" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror film "Psycho" will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.

The Onion Staff (2025-09-29). SATIRE: Spooky Tax Evasion House. theonion.com Live in the very house where a man failed to pay $200,000 in taxes over 10 years…if you dare! | Reference #29301…

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). New Turkish Consul General begins mission in Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — Murad Erkul, the newly appointed Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Mashhad, formally commenced his diplomatic mission on Monday.

Ortwin Rosner (2025-09-29). Return to "reverence for life" indybay.org War is the escalation of something that has always been there. Long before war begins, it has already been there, preparing itself in our culture in the form of excessive subjugation and exploitation of all living things, as has become a matter of course in our society. This takes shape in a purely instrumental, efficiency- and profit-oriented approach to things.

Alexis Sterling (2025-09-29). Trump's 'full force' order meets Oregon's lawsuit over national guard deployment. nationofchange.org Oregon officials say the president's move is unlawful and dangerous, warning it threatens to escalate tensions in Portland.

WSWS (2025-09-29). Democrats, corporate media cover for Trump's military coup. wsws.org Trump has deployed troops in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., and ordered them into Portland and Memphis, while summoning hundreds of generals and admirals to the capital to pledge loyalty to him.

____ (2025-09-29). Challenges Loom for South Korea's Currency Swap Proposal with U.S. devdiscourse.com South Korea faces challenges in securing a bilateral currency swap with the U.S., according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. Citing past difficulties, Wi expressed doubts about the proposal's success.

newarab (2025-09-29). Algerian journalist warns of AFCON 2025 withdrawal. newarab.com

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Tony Blair "unwelcome" in Palestine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A senior Hamas political bureau member has declared that Tony Blair is considered an "unwelcome figure in Palestine."

_____ (2025-09-29). The Christian Narrative of Nonviolent Struggle against Structures of Violence (or Sin). transcend.org Gandhi extended the ancient teaching of Jainism (ahimsa) to the ability to fight nonviolently against every negative structure in society. In order to find inspiration in the Hindu sacred texts, he reinterpreted the Bhagavad-gita.

Artin Dersimonian (2025-09-29). Moldova 'survives' Russian pull as elections move it closer to EU. responsiblestatecraft.org CHISINAU, Moldova — President Maia Sandu's ruling Party of Action and Solidary (PAS) was able to

UMMID (2025-09-29). Watch: Once again, Netanyahu speaks to empty benches at UN. ummid.com If the humiliation of forced avoidance of the European airspace while travelling to New York due to fear of arrest was not enough, empty benches greeted Benjamin Netanyahu when he walked to address the UN General Assembly Friday.

Editor (2025-09-29). It's No Longer Biden's War. scheerpost.com By George Galloway / MOATS ⚪ I've never seen a performance like Donald Trump's at the UN. He toes Biden line on Ukraine. |
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Clive Lewis MP (2025-09-29). The Integrity Gap: How We Built the Authoritarian Future We Fear. bylinetimes.com But look more closely and you will find a different story. This mistrust is not irrational at all. It is rooted in the lived experience of a public that has seen too much, been told too many half-truths, and been left to bear the cost when the promises of government have failed to materialise. | In my recent

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). PMO says snapback sanctions fail to disrupt port, shipping operations. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the activation of the "snapback" sanctions mechanism has not disrupted the country's maritime operations, with ports continuing to operate at full capacity.

The Onion Staff (2025-09-29). SATIRE: Hilaria Baldwin Hires Nanny To Waltz For Her On 'Dancing With The Stars'. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—In a move that has drawn criticism from fans of the competition series, Hilaria Baldwin reportedly hired a nanny to waltz for her on Dancing With The Stars this week. "Yes, I use a nanny—I need help with my dancing, and there's no shame in admitting that," said Baldwin, who defended herself after photos from …

| APP | (2025-09-29). Pakistan hits back at India's UN jibe. tribune.com.pk Pakistan took strong exception when India called it "Terroristan" at the United Nations on Saturday, saying the attempt to distort the country's name was "utterly shameful" and petty. | "It is utterly shameful that India stoops so low as to distort the very name of a country, a member of the United Nations," Pakistani diplomat Muhammad Rashid told the UN General Assembly, which saw a fiery clash between the two South Asian neighbours — the second in the current session. | Rashid, a second secretary at the Pakistani Mission to the UN, was exercising his right of reply to his Indian counterpart, Rentala Sr…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). TCP issues new tender for import of 100,000 tons of sugar. gnnhd.tv TCP has invited bids for the import of 100,000 tons of sugar by October 6…

Michele Steinberg (2025-09-29). Whitewashing Germany Japan's WWII Crimes. consortiumnews.com In a speech to the 12th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Sevim Dagdelen warns of a growing historical revisionism to whitewash Germany and Japan's role in WWII. The following is an address delivered by Sevim Dagdelen, foreign policy spokesperson for the…

Newsroom (2025-09-29). A Year in Power, a Crisis of Conscience: Labour's Unhappy Birthday. moderndiplomacy.eu At its annual conference in Liverpool, the Labour party is facing a difficult reality a little over a year after its significant election victory. Many party members are concerned about losing voter support, especially with the populist Reform UK party gaining popularity in polls. Several Labour lawmakers attribute this decline to poor government messaging and …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2025-09-29). Attempts to Delegitimize: Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly. Binoy Kampmark. globalresearch.ca It takes a lot to make UN delegates walk out from an address to the General Assembly. But this was precisely what Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, managed to achieve in his

The Onion Staff (2025-09-29). SATIRE: Taylor Swift Secures 5-Year Restraining Order Against Stalker. theonion.com Taylor Swift was granted a five-year restraining order against an alleged stalker who repeatedly appeared at her home and made delusional claims about having a child with her. What do you think?

Maria Luisa Gambale (2025-09-29). Special Report: Kyrgyzstan Joins Anti-Nukes Treaty; UAE, Africa's Finances, Art @UNGA. passblue.com Talk of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation was heard in several chambers and corridors during the General Assembly high-level week, and since 2013, the United Nations has designated Sept. 26 as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Although the topic may not have attracted large media coverage, small milestones were reached toward …

WSWS (2025-09-29). Corbynite John McDonnell calls for "maximum solidarity" with Starmer government as he is readmitted to Labour's backbench. wsws.org Back on Labour's backbenches, McDonnell was offered a platform by Stop the War Coalition and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in Liverpool on Saturday to burnish his tattered "left" reputation.

jagonews24 (2025-09-29). Jamaat logo change move sparks fierce backlash within party and beyond. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is facing a storm of internal discontent and wider political criticism after a redesigned emblem surfaced that drops Quranic text and introduces imagery resembling the national flag.

jagonews24 (2025-09-29). Juba Dal leader shot dead in Narsingdi over dominance. jagonews24.com A local leader of Juba Dal was shot dead and 10 others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers in Narsingdi's Sadar on Monday morning, September 29, over establishing supremacy in the locality…

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-09-29). Security assault protester at Israeli weapons factory in Newcastle as police stand by. thecanary.co A protester at Israeli-owned weapons factory Pearson Engineering in Newcastle was assaulted by security, and instead of helping him, Northumbria Police piled in on the beating. Pearson Engineering: security assault pro-Palestine protester In footage shared by Newcastle Palestine Solidarity, a protestor at Pearson Engineering was forced to the ground and piled on by security while […] | By

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Germany's Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — German airline group Lufthansa said Monday it will cut 4,000 jobs, nearly four percent of its workforce ⚪ a move underscoring the slump gripping Europe's largest economy.

____ (2025-09-29). Surge in U.S. Holiday Deliveries Despite Tariff Challenges. devdiscourse.com U.S. delivery companies are poised to manage a record 2.3 billion packages this holiday season, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year. This surge comes despite the pressures from President Donald Trump's tariff policies, as an extra shopping day provides some relief to the sector.

Ali Skaik (2025-09-29). Nightmares asleep, nightmares awake. electronicintifada.net Israel targeted and destroyed a high-rise tower adjacent to our building but we refuse to leave.

_____ (2025-09-29). West's Grip Slips with Saudi—Pakistan Security Deal. transcend.org 23 Sep 2025 – By aligning with nuclear-armed Pakistan, Riyadh asserts greater independence from the western military order and signals the emergence of a multipolar Persian Gulf security architecture increasingly shaped by Global South coordination, not western diktats.

latintimes (2025-09-29). Hundreds Of Venezuelan TPS Holders Reportedly Detained In Challenge Of Court Order. latintimes.com Hundreds of Venezuelan TPS holders have reportedly been detained by immigration enforcement agents despite a court order preventing them from doing so, according to a new report…

Helena Wadia (2025-09-29). 'The Media Lets Misogyny Thrive It's Their Job To Call It Out'. bylinetimes.com A key part of the successful scapegoating of an entire group is to create fear. It's a path well-trodden: point to a group, say they're a threat, and present yourself as the defender of the threat. But if this path is so well-trodden,…

newarab (2025-09-29). Moldova's pro-EU party hails poll win despite Russian tactics. newarab.com The small country, a candidate to join the Sunday's parliamentary elections, won by the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), were s…

ICRC (2025-09-29). 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.

UMMID (2025-09-29). Ramadan 2026 likely starts on Feb 18, Eid 2026 on March 20. ummid.com Ramadan, the Holy Month of Fasting, this year i.e. 1447 AH corresponding to 2026 AD, is likely to commence on Wednesday February 18, 2026 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.

| afp | (2025-09-29). Denmark bans all civilian drone flights this week due to EU summit: ministry. tribune.com.pk Copenhagen. Denmark will ban all civilian drone flights across the country this week to ensure security as Copenhagen hosts an EU summit gathering heads of government, the transport ministry said Sunday. | Mysterious drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports, with Denmark hinting at possible Russian involvement, charges Moscow has rejected. | Copenhagen is to host an EU summit on Wednesday and Thursday. | "Denmark will host EU leaders in the coming week, where we will have extra focus on security. Therefore, from Monday to Friday, we will close the Danish a…

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Iran lodges strong protest over UN Resolution notification. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially lodged a strong protest against the United Nations Secretariat's recent move to notify member states regarding the so-called reapplication of terminated resolutions against Iran.

Howard Altman (2025-09-29). Frigate, Radars, Troops Rushed To Copenhagen To Defend Against Mystery Drones. twz.com

| Reuters | (2025-09-29). Crisis worsens for Australian telco Optus after another emergency call outage. tribune.com.pk Australian telco Optus said on Monday it had suffered another emergency call outage in an area south of Sydney, 10 days after a broader disruption that it said had probably caused four deaths when customers were unable to get timely aid. | The Australian government called the outage an "absolutely shocking failure" and has said it will seek answers from Singapore Telecommunications (STEL.SI), which owns the country's No. 2 carrier. | Singtel Group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon plans to meet Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells this week, a spokesperson for the minister's office said. Optus Chairman John Arthur…

Dave DeCamp (2025-09-29). War Department Pushes To Double or Quadruple Missile Production To Prepare for Potential War With China. news.antiwar.com The US War Department is pushing US weapons makers to double or even quadruple the production of missiles to help the US military prepare for a potential future war with China, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The report said that senior Pentagon officials expressed a desire for a significant increase in production during …

Human Rights Watch (2025-09-29). Syria: Israel Forcibly Displaces Villagers in Occupied South. juancole.com Forced Displacement is a War Crime; Homes Razed, Syrians Detained and Unlawfully Transferred to Israel Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Syria since December 2024 have carried out a range of abuses against residents, including forced displacement, which is a war crime. Other abuses include homes seizures and demolitions, denial of access to livelihoods and …

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Belarus, Russia's Tatarstan to expand cooperation in mechanical engineering, petrochemicals. eng.belta.by Belarus and Tatarstan of Russia aim to expand cooperation in mechanical | engineering and petrochemicals. This was discussed during a meeting of | the Belarus-Tatarstan working group on cooperation.

WSWS (2025-09-29). Australian study reveals extent of PFAS contamination in Sydney drinking water. wsws.org The scientists looked for 50 known PFAS compounds and found 31 in the drinking water samples, 21 of which were previously undocumented in Australia.

Dan Bacher (2025-09-29). Sacramento groups say no to ICE racial profiling and violence against immigrants. indybay.org "We must say NO to racial profiling and NO to ICE's lawless violence against immigrant workers in Sacramento and across the country," said Faye Kennedy of the Poor People's Campaign.

Jason Ditz (2025-09-29). Two Killed, One Wounded in Israeli Strikes Against Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Various Israeli strikes against southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday have left at least two people killed and one wounded. The attacks appear to have generally targeted civilian infrastructure, and the IDF has yet to explain the rationale. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that one of the strikes targeted an excavator in the town of …

UMMID (2025-09-29). Raspberry Pi announces alternate to Windows 10 PCs. ummid.com Raspberry Pi and NComputing Thursday announced a strategic collaboration to launch Raspberry Pi 500+ all-in-one keyboard computer that the two tech firms said will be a viable alternate to Windows 10 PCs.

ptcnews.tv (2025-09-29). Donald Trump imposes tariffs on movies and furniture made outside America, cites losses to US industry. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would impose tariffs on movies and furniture produced outside the United States, claiming that foreign countries have been "stealing" these industries from America.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: "Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing 'candy from a baby.' California, with its weak and incompetent Governor, has been particularly hard hit! Therefore, in order to solve this long time, never ending problem, I will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any and all movies that…

latintimes (2025-09-29). Trump Threatens To Withhold Federal Funding From Mamdani, Says He Won't Support 'FAKE Communist Promises'. latintimes.com Trump has made the threat most before, most recently when Gov. Hochul Endorsed Mamdani: "No reason to be sending good money after bad"

_____ (2025-09-29). Israel's Netanyahu Addresses Empty UN General Assembly with Genocidal Claims after Mass Walkout. transcend.org 27 Sep 2025 – Many news outlets reported that "some" or "dozens" of delegates walked out of the UNGA as Netanyahu prepared to address them. The truth is: Netanyahu addressed mostly empty chairs. I don't know why editors think they can pull the wool over peoples' eyes.

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2025-09-29). Cubanos en China expresan apoyo a Venezuela y su gobierno. radiohc.cu Cubanos en China expresaron hoy su apoyo a la Revolución bolivariana e iniciaron el proceso de firmas para respaldar la Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario Cubano en solidaridad con Venezuela. | El documento llama con urgencia a impedir una agresión militar, sustentada en falsas narrativas promovidas por Estados Unidos contra la nación venezolana, lo cual compromete la seguridad regional y la proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz. | Hasta el próximo martes 30 de septiembre en todos los centros laborales, estudiantiles y comunidades de Cuba, se abrirán los libros para un proceso masivo de fir…

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). World's tallest bridge seen as new high in infrastructure. ecns.cn CMG granted TDM the media rights for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on September 28, 2025, in Macao SAR, China./CMG"ÄÄ"ÄÄCMG granted TDM the media rights for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on September 28, 2025, in Macao SAR, China.

Noor Fatima (2025-09-29). Field Marshal and I consult each other on every issue: PM. gnnhd.tv Political and military leadership of Pakistan is on the same page…

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). 14 ancient Iranian foods and cuisines recreated. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Director-General of the Domestic Tourism Development Office of Cultural Heritage Ministry Mostafa Fatemi said that based on archaeological excavations, four traditional dishes from ancient Iran have been recreated in the burnt city of Sistan-Baluchestan province and more than 10 historical dishes from the book 'Sheikh of Food' have been recreated.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). IRENEX trades rise 22% in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The value of trades on Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) rose 22 percent in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21-September 22), reaching more than 1.413 quadrillion rials ($2.8 billion), the bourse's managing director said.

A Guest Author (2025-09-29). Venezuela resistance meeting in NYC sets a new tone. workers.org By Sara Flounders and Tom Burke New York City This report is written by Sara Flounders, a leading member of Workers World Party, and Tom Burke, a leading member of Freedom Road Socialist Organization. A packed Assembly Hall at the prestigious Riverside Church in Manhattan was draped in Venezuelan colors . . . |

Noor Fatima (2025-09-29). Gold price crosses Rs0.4mn mark first time. gnnhd.tv Price of gold has increased by Rs5,900 today…

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Incident reported for a vessel in Yemen Aden Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — Media have reported that a ship has been hit by a projectile in the Gulf of Aden next to Yemen.

newarab (2025-09-29). Israel strikes kill two in Lebanon despite ceasefire deal. newarab.com Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed two people on Monday, the latest such raids despite a Lebanon's health ministry said that "an Israeli enemy strike on an excavator in the town of Sohmor" in the eastern A separate "Israeli enemy strike on a water tanker in Nabatiyeh al…

eng.belta.by (2025-09-29). Ambassador: China is successfully advancing on modernization path. eng.belta.by China is successfully advancing on the path of modernization, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at an official event to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the People's Republic of China foundation.

Editor (2025-09-29). Do UN 'Snapback' Sanctions Really Matter to the Iranian Economy and Its Nuclear Program? scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The E3 — France, Britain and Germany — successfully led a bid at the UN Security Council Friday to reimpose UNSC economic sanctions on Iran, which had been in place 2007-2015 but were lifted because of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. That deal is …

aljazeera (2025-09-29). Several dead, missing, as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam. aljazeera.com In advance of the typhoon's landfall, the government had evacuated more than 28,500 people.

Joe Jurado (2025-09-29). 'Him' And The Limits Of Social Horror Movies. newsone.com Source: Leon Bennett / Getty | [Warning: Full spoilers for "Him" below] | Him was one of my most anticipated movies this year. Jordan Peele's filmography, both as a director and producer, has been fairly consistent. I was excited to see Marlon Wayans take a crack at horror, and the world of professional sports seemed rife for some horror shenanigans. This should've been a layup, right? Unfortunately, "Him" is the cinematic equivalent of watching your favorite football team turn a game-winning field goal into a "

jagonews24 (2025-09-29). EU wants to send 150 election observers: EC secy. jagonews24.com The European Union (EU) wants to send a group of 150 observers to monitor the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, said Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed…

Peter Crimmins (2025-09-29). WHYY to preview Ken Burns' new 'American Revolution' documentary in Camden. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Americans, and Philadelphians in particular, might think they know a lot about the American Revolution. We watched cartoons about it on Saturday mornings, celebrate it annually with fireworks and, in Old City, we are surrounded by the historic sites that gave birth to the United States. | But documentary filmmaker Ken Burns says you don't know the half of it. | "Our Revolution is smothered in gallant, bloodless myth," Burns said. | "The main figures are…

WSWS (2025-09-29). Australian PM in the UK: Militarism and reaction cloaked with paeans to "democracy" wsws.org Albanese fraudulently claimed to be defending "democracy," alongside Starmer, under conditions where their governments are militarist instruments of the corporate elite carrying out a major assault on civil liberties.

latintimes (2025-09-29). Kristi Noem Slams Newsom Over Undocumented California Trucker in Deadly Collision: 'Stop Playing Games With American Lives'. latintimes.com The exchange comes just days after a separate social media clash between the two officials that drew scrutiny from the Secret Service…

| RIZWAN RAWJI | (2025-09-29). Pakistan's budget woes keep IMF cycle alive. tribune.com.pk Pakistan, having a troubling history with interventions by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to profligate spending and budget deficits financed by domestic money creation and foreign borrowing that result in balance of payment crises, suggests that the fundamental problems behind these crises have never been corrected. The recurrent nature of these crises, in part, may be attributed to the planning horizons of the government in power. | If the horizon is fairly short, confined to the government's expected term, the only policies adopted will be those whose realised benefits exceed realised costs durin…

Kate Horgan (2025-09-29). Journalism and Free Expression from the US to Kashmir. projectcensored.org In the first half of the program, cohost Mickey Huff welcomes back to the show journalist and author Kevin Gosztola to talk about several stories threatening free speech and a free press, from the local to the global. Kevin discusses the dearth of local independent media in this country and…

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Europe win emotional Ryder Cup triumph after US fightback. tribune.com.pk Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to win an emotional Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy on a dramatic six-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. | Lowry's tension-packed putt lifted him into a tie with American Russell Henley for the half-point that clinched Europe keeping the trophy and two late ties gave the visitors a 15-13 victory. | "That was the hardest couple of hours of my whole life," a tearful Lowry said. "I just can't believe that putt went in. I stood over it going 'This is it.' | "I said walking down 18, 'I have a chance to do the coolest thing in my lif…

DPA (2025-09-29). Madeleine McCann suspect tries to confront prosecutor who accused him of murder. scmp.com The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has tried to confront the prosecutor who accused him of her murder, it has been reported. | Christian Brueckner travelled for hours to the prosecutor's office in the German city of Braunschweig but was denied a meeting with Hans Christian Wolters, Sky News reported on Monday. | He told the broadcaster: "The prosecutor refused to meet me, but I told his representative I wanted his help to get my life back.

Howard Altman (2025-09-29). Neptune Cruise Missiles Used To Strike Factory In Russia: Ukrainian Navy. twz.com

Veronica Riccobene (2025-09-29). Big Pharma's Middlemen Are Writing Their Own Rulebook. levernews.com

latintimes (2025-09-29). Colombian President Petro Wants To Form a 'World Salvation Army' To 'Free Palestine'. latintimes.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he will propose the creation of a "world salvation army" to "free Palestine" as Israel's offensive on the country continues…

| Afshan Hussain | (2025-09-29). Xi-Trump summit call bodes well for global economy. tribune.com.pk Amid deepening geopolitical fault lines and a fragile global economy, a nearly two-hour-long phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump on September 19 produced a rare moment of clarity in the world's most consequential bilateral relationship. | The phone conversation — described by Beijing as "pragmatic, positive and constructive" and by Washington as "very productive" — signals a mutual willingness to ease tensions. | Just days earlier, top Chinese and US officials concluded their fourth round of talks in Madrid, Spain, where they discussed contentious…

UMMID (2025-09-29). Microsoft cuts off Cloud, AI services to Israeli military's cyber unit. ummid.com Microsoft has cut off Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services provided to an Israeli military's cyber unit following an internal investigation into alleged misuse tied to the surveillance of Palestinians.

Ivan Daraktchiev (2025-09-29). AI Is Just Another Buzzword. globalresearch.ca "Artificial Intelligence" is the latest of buzzwords, some of which nobody even remembers today despite being The Thing in their time: | (man made) Global warming: a sheer nonsense | (man made) Climate change: a sheer nonsense | Internet of things: nonsense of …

Willem Moore (2025-09-29). Labour housing minister freaks out when questioned on housing. thecanary.co On 29 September, Labour's new housing minister Steve Reed was asked if he knew how many houses Labour had built since returning to power. Instead of saying 'sorry, can't remember that figure,' he had what can only be described as a 'nuclear-grade temper tantrum'. I can't believe what I've just watched! Labour's *housing minister* Steve Reed […] | By

Stop Flock! (2025-09-29). Thursday 10/2: Rally at the Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission to STOP FLOCK! indybay.org City Hall (OGP) | (Gather on the side entrance on 14th Street)…

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). 1,320 taekwondo athletes to compete in Ambassador Cup hosted by East Azarbaijan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Taekwondo Ambassador Cup, as the first stage of the selection competitions for the under-21 team to be dispatched to the World Championships in Kenya, will be held for seven days in Tabriz city, the center of Iran's northwestern East Azarbaijan province.

Noor Fatima (2025-09-29). First anti-cervical cancer campaign fails to achieve target. gnnhd.tv Target was to vaccinate 11.7mn girls, however, only 7.7mn could be vaccinated…

Robert Freeman (2025-09-29). Spiritual home of Gaelic sport violated by NFL barbarism. thecanary.co In a nation that has suffered under brutal British imperialism, and latterly submitted to vassal status under American domination, Ireland suffered a further humiliation by subjecting the historic Croke Park to the degrading spectacle of the National Football League (NFL) today. The US sporting body, which routinely conducts militaristic displays during matches, was holding a […] | By

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Deadly Israeli drone strike hits eastern Lebanon. tehrantimes.com One person was killed in an Israeli strike in the Beqaa Valley of eastern Lebanon on Monday, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement, according to local media.

latintimes (2025-09-29). Stephen Miller Has Reportedly Superseded Marco Rubio In Directing U.S. Strikes Against Suspected Venezuelan Drug Boats. latintimes.com White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has superseded Secretary of State Marco Rubio in directing strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug boats, according to a new report.

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). Wang Yi meets DPRK foreign minister in Beijing on four-day visit. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in Beijing, China, on September 28, 2025.

aljazeera (2025-09-29). 'Cruel joke': How Indian H-1B dreams are crash-landing after Trump fee hike. aljazeera.com Thousands of young Indians have mapped their adult lives with the aim of moving to the US, plans that now lie in tatters…

Alan Austin (2025-09-29). Australians much safer than Americans in an increasingly dangerous world. independentaustralia.net

| Affan Qasim | (2025-09-29). Bugs go bionic while Pakistan plugs into AI. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's future is in data | Source: REUTERS | Mari Energies Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan's top oil and gas explorers, has created a new subsidiary dubbed Mari Technologies. They plan to make a 5MW data centre in Islamabad and plan to make another one in Karachi. | It's definitely an exciting time to be a Pakistani. We've got the new National AI Policy of 2025 and last year's decision to invest Rs10 billion in tech ventures. Our geopolitical standing is miles better than it has been for a long time, with all the deals we've been making. | For the sheer capacity that Pakistan wants to build regarding AI us…

_____ (2025-09-29). Trump's War on the USA. transcend.org 29 Sep 2025 – Trump's newest memoranda criminalizes critics of empire, capitalism, Christian nationalism, those who fight racism and gender discrimination. Fascists, historically, are candid about the world they intend to create. Those they target, despite this transparency, are surprisingly obtuse about what is coming.

latintimes (2025-09-29). U.S. Says Proposed Force For Haiti Would Be Much More 'Lethal' Than Current One. latintimes.com The U.S.'s chargé d'affaires in Haiti said the force the Trump administration is proposing for Haiti would be much more lethal than the current one that is led by Kenya…

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). World's tallest bridge in southwest China opens to traffic. ecns.cn Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province opened to traffic on Saturday. The world's tallest bridge has a vertical height of 625 meters from the bridge deck down to the river surface.

latintimes (2025-09-29). Almost Half Of Americans Oppose Trump's Deployment Of National Guard Troops To U.S. Cities, Poll Shows. latintimes.com Almost half of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to cities across the country, according to a new poll…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout under Taliban orders. gnnhd.tv 'Internet connectivity in the country has dropped to just 14% of normal levels, suggesting a deliberate disruption of services'

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-09-29). McFadden's first DWP speech signals the same old bullsh*t for disabled people. thecanary.co Pat McFadden took to the Labour Party Conference stage today to deliver his first speech as Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). McFadden, of course, only took over the role three and a half weeks ago, so many were anxious to hear what he had to say and if he'd […] | By

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). "The death of JCPOA" : rejoicing, mourning, or adopting effective strategy? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed the activation of the snapback sanctions by the European troika of Britain, France and Germany and Iran's strategy and wrote: With the activation of the snapback, the JCPOA case has been effectively closed.

Nayvin Gordon (2025-09-29). Predatory Culture and the Nasty Naked Ape. dissidentvoice.org Why did humans, who lived for 40,000 years as egalitarian hunter-gatherers, become farmers and abandon equality for a dominance hierarchy permeated with all kinds of nastiness, including war, slavery, and exploitation? It has remained a mystery why, ten thousand years ago, as farmers, most of humanity moved to social structures dominated by a tiny minority, …

latintimes (2025-09-29). Abrego Garcia Taken To Another Detention Center As Trump Admin Seeks To Deport Him To African Country. latintimes.com Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been taken to another detention center further away from his family while the Trump administration keeps trying to deport him to the African country of Eswatini…

ecns.cn (2025-09-29). China has built world's largest water conservancy infrastructure system: minister. ecns.cn Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's water conservancy infrastructure construction has made new progress, said China's Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying on Monday at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office.

Reuters (2025-09-29). US to impose 100% tariff on films made outside the country. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would impose a 100 per cent tariff on all foreign-made films, an unprecedented move that threatens to upend Hollywood's global business model. | The step signals Trump's willingness to extend protectionist trade policies into cultural industries, raising uncertainty for studios that depend heavily on international box office revenue and cross-border co-productions.

latintimes (2025-09-29). U.S. Lawmaker Claims 'Maduro's Days Are Numbered' After State Department Posts Anti-Drug Video. latintimes.com The video showcased U.S. naval patrols in the southern Caribbean and announced the Trump administration's commitment to "dismantle, disrupt, and eliminate foreign terrorist organizations"

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar for Israeli airstrike on Doha. gnnhd.tv The strike resulted in the deaths of five Hamas members, including the son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, and one Qatari security personnel…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Dollar down to Rs281.35 in interbank market. gnnhd.tv Dollar remained stable in the open market…

Robert Freeman (2025-09-29). 'Brit Card' cluster____ receives universal scorn from Irish politicians. thecanary.co The British government's new Big Brother simulator, cunningly disguised as a digital ID scheme, has been roundly panned by parties across the North of Ireland. In a rare display of unity, politicians from across the ideological spectrum variously condemned the plans as "excessive and ill-conceived", an "authoritarian disaster" and a "terrible idea". Gerry Carroll of […] | By

newarab (2025-09-29). Electronic Arts to be bought by Saudi-led consortium for $55 bn. newarab.com

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Two new polio cases confirmed in Sindh. gnnhd.tv Of the 29 total cases reported so far this year, 18 are from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 9 from Sindh, and 1 each from Punjab and Gilgit-Baltistan…

Angela (2025-09-29). Friday 10/3: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

ICRC (2025-09-29). 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.

tehrantimes (2025-09-29). Qeshm Island will host 1st Avaye Solh International Film Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The first edition of Avaye Solh International Film Festival will be organized in Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf in November.

latintimes (2025-09-29). Peso Pluma Returns to the Big Stage with Billboard Vanguard Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards. latintimes.com Peso Pluma is officially back in the spotlight. After taking a break from the road following the end of his record-breaking Éxodo Tour in 2024, the Guadalajara-born superstar will return to the big stage at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

| Dr Fahd Rehman | (2025-09-29). Securing IMF trust through financial strength. tribune.com.pk Building financial capital is the hallmark of financial globalisation. Developing countries have to build financial capital to maintain the confidence of multilateral lender — the International Monetary Fund (IMF). By securing the trust of the lender, financial position is considered stabilised and financing would continue in order to meet the emerging cash commitments. | The government may build financial capital through two instruments: high real interest rate and primary surplus. Real interest rate is equal to nominal interest rate minus inflation rate. In the jargon, the equation is described as the r…

jagonews24 (2025-09-29). UK backs free, fair, credible polls in Bangladesh: Sarah Cooke. jagonews24.com British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Monday, September 29, reaffirmed the UK's support for free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in Bangladesh in 2026…

| Reuters | (2025-09-29). Meryl Streep shoots 'Devil Wears Prada' scene at Milan Fashion Week. tribune.com.pk Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci were on the front row of Dolce & Gabbana's Milan Fashion Week show on Saturday, in character as magazine editor Miranda Priestly and her art director as scenes were shot for The Devil Wears Prada 2. | Part of the filming for the sequel to the fashion movie will take place in Milan. | Vogue doyenne Anna Wintour, widely considered an inspiration for the Miranda Priestly character, was also at the show to see the models parade in pyjama-style trousers and shirts, paired with black lace lingerie or oversized jackets. | Accessories included faux fur bags and slippers and black stilett…

en.mehrnews (2025-09-29). Yemen hits critical sites in Tel Aviv with missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) — Yahya Saree, spokesman for Yemen's armed forces, said in a statement that Yemeni missile units carried out an unparalleled military operation targeting multiple critical sites in Tel Aviv.

Willem Moore (2025-09-29). Zack Polanski's 'socialism' response is really resonating with people. thecanary.co Since being elected to the Green Party leadership, Zack Polanski has impressed people who want a left-wing alternative to Labour. Most recently, his response to a supposed "jibe" has gone down particularly well: Zack Polanski's response to Zarah Sultana's jibe is excellent. pic.twitter.com/fRM8N6e2hN — Tory Fibs (@ToryFibs) September 27, 2025 'Socialist' party Polanski has been […] | By

_____ (2025-09-29). Assessing Israel's Attack on Hamas Negotiating Team in Doha: Defying Law, Morality, and Prudence. transcend.org 23 Sep 2025 – Israel's Qatar Strike Undermines Sovereignty and International Law – In the aftermath of this Israel-Qatar attack that seemed at first to threaten the Western interests in the Middle East, is a strange combination of verbal denunciation of Israeli violation of Qatari sovereignty with a political status quo in play.

ALEX (2025-09-29). GPs issue 48hr ultimatum to Streeting on dangerous online appointment booking changes. thecanary.co With the health secretary's speech at the Labour conference looming, the GP Committee in England (GPC England) has given Wes Streeting two days to avoid a dispute on changes to the GP appointment booking system. Beginning on Wednesday 1 October, patients will be able to make unlimited online consultation requests from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday […] | By

____ (2025-09-29). Michael Friedman Steps In as U.S. Treasury Chief of Staff. devdiscourse.com In a significant administrative shift, the U.S. Treasury has named Michael Friedman as its new chief of staff. Friedman steps into the shoes of Dan Katz, who is set to join the International Monetary Fund in a prominent No. 2 role.

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-29). Two children drown in water-filled pit in Karachi. gnnhd.tv Three children were bathing in the water-filled pit when two of them drowned, while the third child survived…

| AFP | (2025-09-29). Indian actor-politician's aides charged. tribune.com.pk Police charged three close aides of a popular actor and politician with culpable homicide and negligence on Sunday after a stampede at his rally in southern India killed at least 40 people, officials said. | Some 27,000 people thronged a public road in Tamil Nadu state in the hope of seeing the politician, known by the single name of Vijay, on Saturday but panic broke out, triggering a deadly crush. | Such crowd incidents happen frequently during mass gatherings in India and are often blamed on lax safety measures. | Police filed a case against three senior members of Vijay's party, whom they identified as Bus…

aljazeera (2025-09-29). China and North Korea agree to resist 'hegemony', Foreign Ministry says. aljazeera.com Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, in Beijing.

Zack Linly (2025-09-29). FBI Director Kash Patel Wants Us To Stop Celebrating Assata Shakur, And, Well — Nope! newsone.com Source: | The moment it was confirmed that revolutionary Black icon And booooooy, does white America have a goo…

Web Desk (2025-09-29). Welcome to the October issue of The Highlight. gnnhd.tv The Houston toad lacks the recognition of pandas or bald eagles, but this rare creature is still important for its ecosystem — and its population has been falling for decades. Now, the toad's best hope for survival involves syringes, ultrasounds, and hormones…

tn.ai (2025-09-29). Iran to Continue Path of Resilience, Dignity: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged that Iran will continue its path of resilience and dignity, saying the country's future depends on standing firm against oppression.

Laura Mallonee (2025-09-29). Texas floods showed why many rural communities feel abandoned in a crisis. grist.org Rain was already coursing through the usually dry creek near Abraham Stallins' home in the Texas Hill Country when a flash flood warning lit up his phone. It was just after midnight on July 5, and many neighbors were sleeping, but Stallins, who tends to stay up late anyway, decided to keep an eye on things. | Three hours later, as the storm crescendoed, Stallins opened the front door to see what it was doing. He found water pouring off the roof in sheets and lapping the threshold. Alarmed, he shouted for his wife, Andrea, to fetch buckets and towels to mop up the rain that was starting to seep in, then ran out…