(2025-09-20). Gaza reels after Israeli strikes kill over 50, including children in school-turned-shelter. tehrantimes.com At least 51 Palestinians were killed on Saturday, including 43 in Gaza City, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on the besieged enclave.
(2025-09-20). LIVE: Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, kills children in strike on school. aljazeera.com Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks on Gaza's main urban centre, with two children killed in a strike on tent.
(2025-09-20). UN: Sept.19] Waltz O.K.'d for UN Post, Israel Bans Peanut Butter Into Gaza More. passblue.com 
This Week @UN: Ending Israel's occupation; Syria's new leader @UN; battle over next UN boss; UN can last without the US. Plus: Childbirth in Gaza streets; Guterres on UNGA80; Colombia peace deal in action; UN envoy for Syria quits; Jimmy Kimmel. • Our #1 story this week: Could the New US-India Critical Minerals Pact Fall Apart? …
(2025-09-20). Israeli air strike kills at least 4 children at Gaza City school. aljazeera.com At least four children were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza City school which was being used as a shelter.
(2025-09-20). Egypt on high alert on Gaza border, fearing Palestinian exodus. newarab.com 
Egyptian armed forces Since the start of the Gaza war nearly two years ago, Cairo has repeatedly warned Israel against displacing the territory's 2.3 million Palestinian inhabitants. | It has outright rejected any proposals to move thes…
(2025-09-20). Man Arrested in The Hague after Trying to Torch Israeli Embassy in Protest at Gaza War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A man was arrested in The Hague after attempting to set fire to the Israeli embassy, an act seen as part of the mounting wave of protests against Israel's bloody assault on Gaza that has fueled worldwide outrage and condemnation of Tel Aviv's ongoing massacre of Palestinians.
(2025-09-20). As Israel faces increasing international isolation, BDS becomes more crucial than ever. mondoweiss.net 
Benjamin Netanyahu walked back claims about Israel's international isolation after causing a stock market crash, but he was right – the Gaza genocide has severely hurt Israel's standing. We must deepen this isolation through boycotts and sanctions.
(2025-09-20). Israel Gives Evacuation Orders Before a Bombing. Many Gazan Families Can't Afford to Leave. theintercept.com 
Displaced Palestinians carrying their belongings flee northern Gaza toward the south via Al-Rashid Street in Gaza City on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo: Abood Abu Salama/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images | In Gaza, new beginnings never come without a price. Displacement by Israeli bombing and ground invasion forces families to leave behind entire lives: a familiar corner of home, the smell of morning coffee, a notebook holding stories of interrupted lives. These losses are emotional, ripping away the daily artifacts that help remind people who they are. | They are also financial. The cost of Nozoh, or displa…
(2025-09-20). freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy details Gaza captivity to UN. haaretz.com Former hostage Naama Levy testified that setbacks in Gaza cease-fire and hostage release talks were the most emotionally challenging during her time in captivity. 'You realize everything is stuck, hope starts to fade away, and all you can do is pray and try to hold on to your sanity'…
(2025-09-20). Gaza will decide Israel's destiny, Hamas declares. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, have sent a clear message to Israel: any ground advance into Gaza City will be met with fierce resistance. The group said in a Telegram message that it had set up "an army of martyrs" and thousands of ambushes and bombs.The statement promised to turn the city into a graveyard for Israeli soldiers, saying, "Gaza will not be an easy bite for your army."Al-Qassam also said that Israel's attack had to do with what would happen to its prisoners. The group said that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kept up military operations, no hostages would be returned, ali…
(2025-09-20). AI creates new 'memories' of Palestinians killed in Gaza. aljazeera.com People are using AI to create new 'memories' of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.
(2025-09-20). Olympic participation not in doubt, IOC chief says amid Gaza war backlash. haaretz.com Amid calls to bar Israel from international sporting events over the war in Gaza, the president of the International Olympic Committee stressed that Israel's participation in the Olympics is not in question, noting that the country has not violated the Olympic Charter — unlike Russia, which was suspended…
(2025-09-20). Italian mayor urges tourism fair to reconsider Israel's participation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The mayor of Rimini, Jamil Sadegholvaad, said on Wednesday that Israel's participation in the Rimini tourism fair was "inappropriate" given the war in Gaza.
(2025-09-20). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-09-20). 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…
(2025-09-20). Calling Gazans vermin is more than an insult — a strategy of war. haaretz.com From Defense Minister Gallant's 'human beasts' to comparing Gazans to sharks and lice, vermin-related metaphors have flooded our discourse since October 7. Our language itself has grown toxic…
(2025-09-20). Hamas publishes "farewell photo" of Israeli hostages as Gaza invasion deepens. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — On Saturday, Hamas' armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released what they called a "farewell photo" of dozens of Israeli hostages. This happened while Israeli forces were launching a large-scale ground offensive into Gaza City.The picture showed 47 hostages still being held by the group. About 250 people were taken during Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.Al-Qassam shared the picture on its Telegram channel with a caption that said, "A farewell photo as the operation in Gaza begins." The caption mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief of staff Eyal Zamir.H…
(2025-09-20). US plans $6.4b in weapons sales to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration is seeking congressional approval to sell Israel $6.4 billion in support equipment and weapons including attack helicopters and troop carriers, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. | Israel's military said it had expanded operations in Gaza City on Friday and bombarded Hamas infrastructure, while displaced Palestinians traumatized by the advance said they had no means to flee. | The planned package includes a deal worth $3.8 billion for 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and $1.9 billion for 3,250 infantry assault vehicles for the Israeli army. Another $750 million worth of…
(2025-09-20). Saturday 9/20: Gaza Families Fundraiser at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 S. 7th Street, San Jose CA 95112…
(2025-09-20). The Encampments: Inside the US student protests for Gaza. aljazeera.com When students at Columbia University in the United States protest against the war on Gaza, they spark a global movement.
(2025-09-20). UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Saturday 9/27: Gaza Journalists Under Fire. indybay.org Central Stage | 5221 Central Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 | Directions coming from El Cerrito: travel west down central, go under the 80 overpass and see the second right road, turn in and follow to the back of the building…
(2025-09-20). Wednesday 9/24: Reel Work: Critical Voices On Gaza. indybay.org SEIU Local 521, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-09-20). US has talked with Gulf states about post-war Gaza, envoy says. newarab.com 
The United States has held talks with Gulf Arab states about the possibility that they could administer Gaza once the war is over, Huckabee said there had been conversations around an interim governing structure involving Gulf Arab states, potentially with the U.S. taking on a supervisory role, with a decision on a permanent arrangement to be made later. | "It's a discussion. It's not something that has been accepted by the administration, b…
(2025-09-20). Portugal to officially recognize State of Palestine. tribune.com.pk 
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday that Portugal will recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday. | Foreign Minister of Portugal Paulo Rangel had earlier said during his visit to the UK that Portugal was considering recognizing the State of Palestine, and now the announcement to recognize Palestine as a state has been made. | It is worth mentioning that in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session this month, several countries will formally announce the recognition of Palestine as a state, and Portugal will also officially declare its recognition of Palestine as…
(2025-09-20). Israel continues attacks on Gaza City, kills dozens. newarab.com 
The Al-Sabra and Tal al-Hawa neighbourhoods of
(2025-09-20). Israel kills 51 people in Gaza as thousands flee south. newarab.com 
Israel's deadly military assault on Last month, the Israeli government announced plans to occupy Gaza City and has focused its most recent offensive, which started in early September, on the city and other areas in the north of the Gaza Strip. | Hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee south with no safe place to…
(2025-09-20). 34 Gaza students evacuated to study in the UK. newarab.com 
The first group of This is the first time since the Gaza war began in October 2023 that Palestinians in have been helped to The students are now in a third country for vis…
(2025-09-20). Amnesty: US veto of resolution is a greenlight for Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
In another
(2025-09-20). Olympic committee not discussing barring Israel, chief says, amid calls for exclusion over Gaza war. haaretz.com Amid calls to bar Israel from international sporting events over the war in Gaza, the president of the International Olympic Committee stressed that Israel's participation in the Olympics is not in question, noting that the country has not violated the Olympic charter — unlike Russia, which was suspended…
(2025-09-20). Trump to welcome Erdogan. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Friday he will welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House next week and expects a resolution to a long-running rift on fighter jets. | It will be the first bilateral visit to the White House by Erdogan since 2019 during Trump's first term, with former president Joe Biden having a tense relationship with the Turkish leader he accused of autocratic behavior. | Trump has shown a fondness for Erdogan despite misgivings from close US ally Israel, which is at odds with Turkey over Syria and Gaza. | Trump announced that Erdogan will visit the White House on Thursd…
(2025-09-20). Nationwide protest: Stand up for Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Sumud Flotilla activists defy threats to break Israel's Gaza blockade. tehrantimes.com After a night of storms, shafts of sunlight revealed a compact armada of more than 50 vessels in Tunis — the Global Sumud Flotilla — loaded with food, medical supplies, and volunteers from over 40 countries preparing to steam toward Gaza to challenge Israel's long-running naval blockade.
(2025-09-20). Gaza death toll tops 65,000 as hundreds of thousands flee south. wsws.org The death toll in the nearly two-year-long genocide in Gaza has reached 65,000, Gaza's health ministry said Friday. This latest horrific milestone comes as Israeli forces continue their assault on Gaza City, the last remaining part of Gaza outside direct military occupation.
(2025-09-20). Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering. tribune.com.pk 
More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza. | One world leader who will miss the gathering is Mahmud Abbas, the Palestinian president who Washington denied a visa to attend, along with his officials. | The humanitarian catastrophe ravaging the small Palestinian territory will top the agenda, two years after the beginning of the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip that was triggered by the unprecedented Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. | In a break with conventi…
(2025-09-20). Hamas posts 'farewell picture' of 48 captives as Israel destroys Gaza City. aljazeera.com Palestinian group says an expanded Israeli ground invasion and air raids threaten safety of the captives held in Gaza.
(2025-09-20). Police, arrests used to silence opposition to genocide at WSU. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Allenby crossing attack sparks suspicion, Netanyahu points to Amman. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has blamed Jordan for the deadly attack on the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Crossing) on Thursday. He has also announced new restrictions on humanitarian aid shipments going from Jordan to Gaza.Israel's public broadcaster said that Netanyahu made the claim during a meeting of his security cabinet. The army said that Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi suggested stopping Jordanian aid convoys until the investigations are over. They also asked for stricter checks on Jordanian truck drivers.A retired Jordanian soldier driving a truck reportedly shot and stabbed an…
(2025-09-20). Over 50 Gazans reportedly killed by IDF, including family of Al-Shifa Hospital director. haaretz.com
(2025-09-20). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Massive Attack join Israel boycott campaign. newarab.com 
British trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack have joined other bands and musicians in seeking to block their tracks being streamed in Israel as part of a The Bristol natives said they had joined "No Music for Genocide", a new collective of musicians modelled on the "Film Workers for Palestine" group. | Massive Attack, who have nearly eight million monthly listeners on Spotify, wrote on Instagram on Thursday that they had asked their label, Universal, that "our mu…
(2025-09-20). Sign the Petition: OAKLAND, Stop Military Shipments to Israel NOW! indybay.org After research uncovered Oakland's hidden shipments of F-35 parts to Israel, we are asking the Bay Area community to sign the petition urging the City of Oakland to end all military cargo shipments to Israel immediately. Oakland must end its complicity in genocide NOW! | Sign the petition here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/oakland-stan……
(2025-09-20). Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to 'silence opposition to genocide'. aljazeera.com Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies.
(2025-09-20). Brazil joins South Africa's 'genocide' case against Israel at ICJ. aljazeera.com Brazil now joins Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Türkiye and others who have signed on to the case.
(2025-09-20). Zelensky, il "figlio viziato" dell'Europa: si avvicina la fine della sua carriera politica? strategic-culture.su Alla fine, l'Ucraina dovrà scegliere: abbracciare la precisione diplomatica e il compromesso, o continuare a mettere alla prova la pazienza dei suoi alleati | Segue nostro L'Ucraina ha guadagnato sincera simpatia per la sua resilienza sul campo di battaglia. Tuttavia, la politica estera non si basa solo sulla sfida, ma richiede anche sottigliezza e finezza. Negli ultimi mesi, le controversie di Kiev con i paesi vicini, in particolare Pol…
(2025-09-20). Russian jets enter Estonia's airspace in latest test for Nato. geo.tv 
A still photo published by Swedish armed forces, that it says shows a Russian mig-31 fighter jet that took part in the violation of Estonian airspace. — Reuters/FileEstonia reports unprecedented airspace violation by Russian jets.Incident follows recent Russian drone incursions into…
(2025-09-20). Dutch police use water cannon to disperse anti-immigration protestors. aljazeera.com Thousands join anti-immigration protest in the Hague, with clashes leading to attacks on police vehicles.
(2025-09-20). Is another Europe possible? strategic-culture.su Wolfgang Streeck, director emeritus of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne, is in the front ranks of Europe's social thinkers, having come out with some of the most penetrating analyses of the crises of neoliberal economics and the ills of neoliberal society over the last 30 years.
(2025-09-20). July Memorial Museum set to open in November highlighting 16 years of misrule. jagonews24.com The government has announced that the July Memorial Museum, dedicated to chronicling what it describes as 16 years of misrule under Sheikh Hasina, will be inaugurated in the first week of November.
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang aims to build gateway for opening up to the west: white paper. ecns.cn China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has consciously integrated its regional opening-up strategy into the country's overall plan of opening up to the west, according to a white paper issued on Friday by the State Council Information Office.
(2025-09-20). Gartak ancient site, a hidden treasure of Ilam history. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—The Gartak ancient site in Sirvan county, Ilam province, holds the secrets of the lives of ancient people and is a hidden treasure of the history of Ilam, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.
(2025-09-20). UN official lauds Chinese peacekeepers' dedication, commitment. ecns.cn At the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Thursday, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations of the United Nations Peacekeeping Jean-Pierre Lacroix praised Chinese peacekeepers' dedication and commitment, highlighting their unique contributions in peacekeeping missions. He said China's support is very unique in many ways for UN missions.
(2025-09-20). Is National Academy of Sciences Squeezing Private Endowments to Fund Climate Alarmism? wattsupwiththat.com What was the opportunity cost of producing yet another "beyond doubt" climate report?
(2025-09-20). Elegance or rule-breaking? Melania Trump's Windsor banquet look divides opinion. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz made a direct threat on Friday to kill Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Ansar Allah movement. He also said that one day the Israeli flag would fly over Sanaa.Katz wrote on X, "Abdul Malik al-Houthi, your time will come." You will be sent to hell to join the criminals of the axis of evil and the rest of your government. His comments came just weeks after an Israeli airstrike in late August killed Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahwi, the Houthis' de facto prime minister, and several ministers while they were meeting in the Yemeni capital.Katz said that the Houthis…
(2025-09-20). Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda showcases workplace safety. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Delegates from the International Vision Zero Africa Conference visited Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) on early this month to get a first-hand view of the company's safety practices. This comes after Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, hosted the Third International Vision Zero Africa Conference last …
(2025-09-20). K-P to get first CyberKnife, PET scan for cancer care. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government (K-P) has decided, for the first time in the province, to provide CyberKnife and PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan facilities for cancer patients. | The CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery and PET/CT scan services will be made available at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. | "The CyberKnife System is a non-invasive treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors and other conditions where radiation therapy is indicated. Due to the absence of PET scan facilities in K-P, cancer patients had previously been forced to seek treatment in Karachi and other provinces. Proposal…
(2025-09-20). Gunmen target office of ex-LHC judge in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
Unknown assailants opened fire on the office of former Lahore High Court judge Hassan Raza Pasha — a member of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and chairman of its Executive Committee — on High Court Road, Rawalpindi, on Friday night, police and bar officials said, sparking panic in the area. | An FIR of the incident was lodged by High Court Bar Association (HCBA) Rawalpindi Secretary General Khalil Ahmad Malik. The case was registered under Section 427 of the Pakistan Penal Code (mischief causing damage), provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, and the Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act, 2023.
(2025-09-20). Changchun Air Show kick off in NE China's Changchun. ecns.cn The 2025 aviation open-day activities of Chinese PLA Air Force and Changchun Air Show kicked off in Changchun on Friday.
(2025-09-20). US comics slam 'censorship' after Kimmel pulled. newarab.com 
Late-night TV comics skewered US President Donald Trump and denounced "blatant censorship" after Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled off air over his comments on the Network ABC's decision to suspend Kimmel "indefinitely" came after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr threatened the licenses of ABC affiliates that broadcast his show. | Trump, on his way back from a trip to Britain, again condemned evening shows on network televisi…
(2025-09-20). Rouet only has eyes for World Cup glory. tribune.com.pk 
Canada coach Kevin Rouet said only winning the World Cup will do following his side's superb 34-19 semi-final win over double-defending champions New Zealand in Bristol on Friday. | This was Canada's third successive unbeaten match against the six-time world champions, whose last defeat at the global showpiece had come in 2014. | But few pundits forecast such an emphatic win, with Canada 31-7 ahead early in the second half after skipper Alex Tessier scored their fifth try. | Excellent defence then kept New Zealand at bay despite a rally from the Black Ferns but, even in the euphoria of victory, Rouet was looki…
(2025-09-20). Woman telecaller's audio clip bashing Indian paramilitary personnel goes viral. geo.tv 
Representational image shows an Indian security force personnel standing guard on a street, April 29, 2025. — ReutersA viral audio clip has triggered outrage in India after a woman identified as telecaller Anu Radha Verma was heard hurling curse words and derogatory language at a…
(2025-09-20). UN allows Abbas to speak via video. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video after the United States said it would not give him a visa to travel to New York. | The resolution received 145 votes in favor and five votes against, while six countries abstained. It also allows Abbas and any other high-level Palestinian officials to take part in UN meetings or conferences via video over the next year if they are prevented from traveling to the United States. | The US said last month that Abbas and about 80 other Palestinians wou…
(2025-09-20). 'They're Not Allowed To Do That': Trump Wants FCC To Revoke Licenses Of Broadcasters Who Always 'Hit Trump'. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | President Donald Trump is continuing to do fascist dictator things while he and his minions deny he's a fascist dictator and condemn any narrative to the contrary as leftist hate speech. | A lot of people were shocked and outraged over the news that ABC
(2025-09-20). Russia hits Ukraine with barrage of drones, missiles, kills 3, Kyiv says. geo.tv 
(2025-09-20). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-20). The fascist MAGA pimp's fundraising schemes after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. indybay.org Fascist MAGA pimp's fundraising schemes after the death of Charlie Kirk:…
(2025-09-20). Street Artist Encourages Writing "Make Muni Free" On Transit Stop Poles For Transit Month. indybay.org Because this burnout bad girl wants you all to continue the "Make Muni Free" street furniture redecoration…
(2025-09-20). Free Speech Under Attack – How We Got Here. indybay.org Censorship Is a Structural Problem: Huge Corporate Power, Not Just a President, Is Muzzling Comedians…
(2025-09-20). September 3-11, 2025 China-US Solidarity Network Xinjiang Delegation. indybay.org The China-US Solidarity Network organized a two-week fact-finding trip to visit Urumqi, Kashi (Kashgar), and Hotan, historic cities on China's Silk Road in far-west Xinjiang. This is our fourth activist delegation to visit Xinjiang since 2019.
(2025-09-20). Iran Slams EU3's 'Unlawful, Provocative' Bid to Revive Terminated UNSC Resolutions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned as "unlawful, unfounded, and provocative" the attempt by the EU3 to abuse the JCPOA's dispute resolution mechanism in order to reinstate Security Council sanctions annulled under Resolution 2231.
(2025-09-20). Accused Umar Hayat indicted in Sana Yousaf murder case. tribune.com.pk 
Umar Hayat has denied the charges in the Sana Yousaf murder case on Saturday (today) and pleaded not guilty at the hearing in the Additional District and Sessions court in Islamabad. | The case formally went to trial today and was heard by Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka. | Read: 17-year-old TikTok star shot dead in Islamabad | Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikToker, was shot and killed in Islamabad's G-13 Sector in June. According to police, she was shot at close range inside her home. The killer reportedly entered the house, opened fire, and then fled the scene. A murder case had been registered against the accused…
(2025-09-20). Trump says US strike destroyed suspected drug boat in Caribbean. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On September 20, Reuters reported from Washington that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said that American troops killed three people in an airstrike on a boat in the Caribbean. He said the boat was carrying drugs and was linked to a "terrorist organization."On Friday, Trump announced the strike on his Truth Social platform. He posted video of a fast boat in the crosshairs before it blew up. He said that intelligence showed the ship was carrying drugs through a well-known trafficking route "on its way to poison Americans."It wasn't clear if the operation was new or connected to the str…
(2025-09-20). Wave of cyber strikes disrupts flights, paralyzing European airports. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Saturday, a cyberattack on a third-party service provider messed up the check-in and boarding systems at a number of major European airports. This caused many flights to be delayed or canceled.Automated systems at Brussels Airport went down, so staff had to check in passengers by hand. "This has a big effect on the flight schedule and will sadly cause delays and cancellations," airport operators said in a statement. They also said that technicians were working quickly to fix the problem.Heathrow Airport in London also said there were problems, calling the incident a "technical issue" that affected s…
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang guarantees religious freedom, lawfully administers religious affairs: white paper. ecns.cn China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region fully, accurately, and faithfully implements the Communist Party of China's policy on freedom of religious belief by respecting people's religious beliefs, according to a white paper released on Friday by the State Council Information Office.
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang sees comprehensive improvements in infrastructure: white paper. ecns.cn China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has seen comprehensive improvements in infrastructure, according to a white paper released on Friday by the State Council Information Office.
(2025-09-20). Trump, Xi make progress on TikTok deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress on a TikTok agreement and would meet face-to-face in six weeks in South Korea to discuss trade, illicit drugs and Russia's war in Ukraine. | The two sides appeared to lower tensions during the first call in three months between the leaders of the two superpowers, but it was not immediately clear that the call had yielded the firm agreement that had been expected over the fate of the popular short video app. | The leaders did agree to further talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum that starts on Octob…
(2025-09-20). Suspect in 1982 attack on Paris restaurant arrested in West Bank. newarab.com 
France welcomed news on Friday that a suspect in an attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris 43 years ago, in which six people were killed and at least 20 others injured, had been detained by Palestinian authorities in the
(2025-09-20). US to end temporary protected status for Syrians. newarab.com 
The The action will terminate temporary protected status for more than 6,000
(2025-09-20). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-09-20). 2 brothers hacked to death in Chuadanga. jagonews24.com Two bothers were beaten and hacked to death in Chuadanga's Jibannagar on Saturday morning, September 20, over a previous enmity…
(2025-09-20). UGEFA, Bank Uganda Partner to Expand Green Enterprise Finance. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) has signed a new partnership with I&M Bank Uganda to scale up financing and advisory support for businesses driving the country's green transition. The collaboration, unveiled at a launch event at Protea Hotel in Kampala, will channel funding and tailored business support …
(2025-09-20). 'Arsenal will learn from Lewis-Skelly's taunt'. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to learn from Myles Lewis-Skelly's provocative celebration against Manchester City last season when the title rivals clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. | Arsenal defender Lewis-Skelly mocked City striker Erling Haaland by coping his zen goal celebration after scoring in the Gunners' 5-1 rout of Pep Guardiola's side in February. | With Arsenal falling just short in title fights with City in 2023 and 2024, the rivalry between the clubs has grown increasingly acrimonious. | Haaland had taunted Arsenal boss Arteta by urging him to "stay humble" following a stormy 2-2 draw at the…
(2025-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel asistió a concierto de Silvio Rodríguez en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes al concierto del cantautor cubano Silvio Rodríguez en la escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana. | Con los primeros acordes de su canción Alas de colibrí, arrancó el trovador de 78 años de edad, quien interrumpió el tema para recordar ante su público un fragmento del artículo Maestros Ambulantes, de José Martí, (1853-1895), el Héroe Nacional de Cuba. …ser bueno es el único modo de ser dichoso, ser culto es el único modo de ser libre, pero ser próspero es el único modo de…
(2025-09-20). Draft standards for driver assistance tech a milestone. ecns.cn Taking into account different product forms and technical routes, the draft categorizes L2 systems into three types and provides relevant standards: basic single-lane combined assistance, basic multilane combined assistance, and navigation-based combined assistance.
(2025-09-20). Legislature passes bill to expand oil drilling in Kern Co. as Big Oil spends millions. indybay.org Jamie Court, Executive Director of Consumer Watchdog, strongly disagreed with Newsom's assessment of the climate package. | "It's a load of horse poop," said Court. "The truth is 90% of the "solutions' will drive up costs for gasoline and electricity."
(2025-09-20). India vs Pakistan — Asia Cup Super Fours: Match time, tickets, teams. aljazeera.com Will the teams make any changes? Who's the favourite to win? Which players can make an impact? Al Jazeera explains.
(2025-09-20). 'I'm Not Going to Give Up': Leonard Peltier on Indigenous Rights, His Half-Century in Prison Coming Home. 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 Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman sat down with longtime political prisoner and Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier for his first extended television and radio broadcast i…
(2025-09-20). Floodwaters recede as rivers stabilise in Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
The flood situation in Punjab's rivers has largely normalised after weeks of flooding, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Saturday. | "Water flow in most of Punjab's rivers has returned to normal," DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia stated, adding that water levels in flood-hit areas had dropped significantly. | According to a PDMA report, the flow at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River stands at 104,000 cusecs, while Sulemanki recorded 81,000 cusecs. | On the Chenab, water flows measured 42,000 cusecs at Marala, 44,000 cusecs at Khanki Headworks, 37,000 cusecs at Qadirabad, and 41,000 cusecs a…
(2025-09-20). 3 BCL, Sainik League leaders held in Khilgaon. jagonews24.com The police have arrested two leaders of banned organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and one of Bangabandhu Sainik League in Dhaka's Khilgaon…
(2025-09-20). H-1B employees to be denied entry to US beginning Sunday; check details. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has enacted a proclamation mandating a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications, effective from 12: 01 AM EDT on Sunday, September 21. This significant policy change aims to restrict the entry of foreign workers under the H-1B programme unless employers pay the specified fee.On September 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications. This fee applies to new applications, extensions, and renewals, marking a substantial increase from the previous $215 registration fee. The policy is set to take effect at 12: 01…
(2025-09-20). 107 Days: The Harris memoir that could rewrite the democrats' future. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Kamala Harris, who used to be the Vice President of the United States, is sparking political debate again with her new memoir 107 Days. The book tells the story of her presidential campaign in 2024 and gives honest criticism of important Democratic figures. The book, which will be released on Tuesday, has already caused problems within the party and brought attention to early moves for the 2028 nomination.Harris talks about the crazy months that followed President Joe Biden's surprise exit from the 2024 race, giving honest opinions on party leaders. She calls Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro "ridicul…
(2025-09-20). Trump to welcome Turkey's Erdogan, sees end to warplane row. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Friday he will welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House next week and expects a resolution to It will be the first bilateral visit to the White House by Erdogan since 2019 during Trump's first term, with former president Joe Biden Trump has sho…
(2025-09-20). UK: Corbyn—Sultana party rift boosts Green membership surge. newarab.com 
A b The split erupted after Sultana launched an online membership portal for the fledgling movement, tentatively cal…
(2025-09-20). Iran wrestling dominate the world. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — With one day remaining, Iran's Greco-Roman team claimed the title at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships.
(2025-09-20). O semestre europeu da defesa e policiamento dos 5% para a NATO. strategic-culture.su Talvez seja hora de "temos de" questionar o papel da EU e o nosso futuro sem ela. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Muito pouc…
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang experiencing best period of development in history: white paper. ecns.cn Today's Xinjiang is experiencing the best period of development in its history, according to a white paper issued by the Information Office of the State Council.
(2025-09-20). No hands, no problem: Tesla robotaxis hit Arizona. tribune.com.pk 
Tesla has been approved to start testing autonomous robotaxi vehicles with a safety monitor in Arizona, the state transportation department said in an email to Reuters on Friday. | Tesla had applied in June for a permit to begin trials for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service, and now plans to test robotaxis in the Phoenix Metro area using safety drivers, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in its email. | Tesla did not respond to a Reuters request for comment. It was not immediately clear when the trials would start or how long they would last. | Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk previously stat…
(2025-09-20). Elderly British couple released by Taliban arrive in Qatar. newarab.com 
An elderly British couple Taliban officials have declined to say why they arrested Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, in February as they were returning to their home. | "We've been treated very well. We're looking forward to seeing our children," said Barbie, in a red headscarf, standing next to her bearded husband, near a p…
(2025-09-20). US President Trump imposes $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation imposing a new annual $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, a move that will significantly impact Indian workers who make up the majority of beneficiaries. | Announcing the H-1B visa hike, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said companies will now be required to pay $100,000 annually for each visa. "A hundred thousand dollars a year for H-1B visas, and all of the big companies are on board. We've spoken to them," Lutnick said. | Lutnick added that the policy aims to prioritize US graduates: "If you're going to train somebody, train one…
(2025-09-20). US Military Strikes Raise Questions Over Trump's Anti-Drug Operations. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration's aggressive approach towards drug trafficking has come under scrutiny following a series of military strikes against alleged smuggling vessels. Over the past month, the US military has executed three fatal strikes, with the most recent one reportedly killing three individuals.
(2025-09-20). The complex stories after Charlie Kirk's killing. aljazeera.com Charlie Kirk was both the symptom and the disease afflicting the USA.
(2025-09-20). Hamilton beaming after Ferrari 1-2. tribune.com.pk 
Lewis Hamilton beamed with satisfaction on Friday after topping second practice ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his first significant sign of progress since he claimed sprint race victory in China in March. | As the title-chasing McLaren duo, series leader Oscar Piastri and closest rival Lando Norris, experienced a difficult afternoon of scrapes and suspension failures, seven-time champion Hamilton was feeling optimistic. | The 40-year-old finished the session with a best lap of 1min 41.29sec to edge 0.074sec ahead of Baku maestro Leclerc, who is chasing a fifth consecu…
(2025-09-20). Xi congratulates China Zhi Gong Party on founding centenary. ecns.cn In a congratulatory message, Xi urged the China Zhi Gong Party to unite overseas Chinese, returned overseas Chinese and their relatives, and Chinese students abroad to make new contributions to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
(2025-09-20). As Ellison Buys Out TikTok, US Moves Toward One-Party Media. scheerpost.com Larry Ellison — American AI investment. The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | 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 Ari Paul / Larry Ellison, founder of the software…
(2025-09-20). China central government allocates more than 4 trillion yuan to Xinjiang since 2012: white paper. ecns.cn The central government of China has allocated more than 4 trillion yuan (about $562.3 billion) in transfer payments to China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since 2012, including nearly 543.48 billion yuan in 2024 alone, said a white paper released on Friday.
(2025-09-20). war on anti-fascism will challenge anti-fascism to outlast him. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-20). Liverpool vs Everton 2-1: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates from our full text commentary stream of the Merseyside derby, including post-match reaction.
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang respects, protects languages of all ethnic groups: white paper. ecns.cn China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region respects and protects ethnic minorities' right to learn and use their own spoken and written languages, said a white paper released on Friday by the State Council Information Office.
(2025-09-20). China tops 500,000 high-tech firms, up 83% since 2020. ecns.cn China had more than 500,000 high-tech enterprises by the end of 2024, up 83% from 2020, Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said Thursday.
(2025-09-20). Germany World Cup winner Boateng announces retirement. tribune.com.pk 
Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng, who won the World Cup in 2014, formally announced his retirement from the game on Friday. | The 37-year-old centre-back uploaded a minute-long clip to his social media channels on Friday, bidding farewell from the game. | "I played for a long time, for big clubs, for my country. I learned, won, lost, and grew through it all," Boateng said in a clip uploaded to Instagram which included highlights from his career. | "Football has given me a lot, now it's time to move on. Not because I have to, but because I'm ready." | "I'm grateful to the teams, the fans, the people who s…
(2025-09-20). Yemen bids farewell to 31 journalists assassinated by Israel. peoplesdispatch.org A funeral was held in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday, September 16, for Over 20 other journalists, and dozens of civilians were injured in the aggression, which destroyed the headquarters of the two newspapers completely. | Local media outlets described the offensive as "the largest Israeli attack against the press and journalists in Yemen." The international Committee to Prot…
(2025-09-20). How can we defeat the far right? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Israel shot her son and took his body. She can't bury him or mourn. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers took Mahmoud Sanaqra after they shot him in February. His mother is still waiting to get him back.
(2025-09-20). 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…
(2025-09-20). Belarus: After five years of arbitrary detention, Marfa Rabkova must be immediately released. fidh.org On 17 September 2020, Viasna member woman human rights defender Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained for her legitimate human rights work. As the fifth anniversary of her detention approaches, 30 human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, renew their call for her immediate and unconditional release. (…) | – |
(2025-09-20). France warns mayors against flying Palestinian flag next week. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). Robber bees invade apiary shop in British Columbia. tribune.com.pk 
In late August, an unusual incident occurred at Rushing River Apiaries in Terrace, British Columbia, when thousands of honeybees entered the shop of beekeeper Christine McDonald. The bees, exhibiting what is known in apiculture as "robbing" behavior, attempted to feed on stored honey and related products inside the building. | Robbing typically takes place outdoors when bees from one colony attack another colony to access food supplies. It is often triggered by a nectar gap, a seasonal shortage that arises when spring blossoms have faded but autumn flowers are not yet in bloom. Under these conditions, larger o…
(2025-09-20). The key to China: Trump pushes to reclaim lost Bagram base from Afghanistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Donald Trump of the United States has said that Washington is working to get back Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which was once a key part of America's military presence in the area. At a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, Trump called the base strategically important because it is close to China.He said that Bagram, which is less than 500 miles from China's border, could help keep an eye on Beijing's nuclear and missile programs and help fight terrorism. Trump said, "We gave them the base for free," and he was upset with President Joe Biden's decision to…
(2025-09-20). Jenin refugee camp residents thought IDF troops had left. The result: two teens shot dead. haaretz.com A few dozen Palestinians who thought the Israeli army had withdrawn from their refugee camp tried to return to their destroyed homes to retrieve a few belongings. Then two army jeeps showed up and soldiers opened fire…
(2025-09-20). NCP to move forward with its own goals: Nahid. jagonews24.com National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam, a key figure in the July Uprising movement, on Friday, September 19, said that his party will continue to move forward with its goals…
(2025-09-20). Iran, Spain boost anti-money laundering cooperation as Madrid prepares to host FATF meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Spain have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating money laundering, with Madrid set to host the next meeting between Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
(2025-09-20). Worker crushed to death at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. wsws.org The death of Robert Cherone at Palermo's Pizza's Milwaukee plant exposes a long history of unsafe conditions and the subordination of workers' lives to corporate profit.
(2025-09-20). Cameroon's first daughter urges voters: don't reelect my father. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Brenda Biya, the daughter of President Paul Biya, has publicly told people not to vote for her father less than a month before the elections in Cameroon. This has shocked the country and sparked debate about the 92-year-old leader's long rule.In a TikTok video that quickly went viral, the 27-year-old said her family had abused and abandoned her, and she said her father's leadership was making things worse for both Cameroonians and herself. "Don't vote for Paul Biya." "He has made Cameroonians suffer since he became president, even his own family," she said, adding that she hoped the country would choos…
(2025-09-20). Rageh Canyon: A natural wonder, photographer's paradise near Rafsanjan in southern Iran. tehrantimes.com RAFSANJAN (Kerman province) – Nestled just 20 kilometers southeast of Rafsanjan in Iran's Kerman province, Rageh Canyon is one of the country's most striking natural landscapes.
(2025-09-20). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-09-20). Privatised phone system failure causes deaths in Australia. wsws.org At least three people, including an eight-week-old baby, died on Thursday because of a breakdown in the Triple 0 emergency phone system, caused by a failure at Optus, one of Australia's privatised telecommunications providers.
(2025-09-20). German conservative party freezes aid for West Bank. newarab.com 
A conservative party in Germany's governing coalition said Friday it would temporarily block aid promised to the Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) had pledged 30 million euros ($35 million) for the Palestinian Authority after a trip to the region last month. | But Alexander Hoffmann, parliamentary leader of the conservative CSU party, told the Bild newspaper…
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang remains China's top cotton producer for 32 consecutive years, with 97-pct mechanization: white paper. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region produced about 5.69 million tonnes of cotton in 2024, representing 92.3 percent of the country's total output and securing its leading position as China's largest cotton producer for the 32nd year in a row, according to a white paper released on Friday by the State Council Information Office.
(2025-09-20). Hezbollah leader calls for 'new page' with Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group on Friday called on Saudi Arabia to "open a new page" Naim Kassem's comments came in the wake of rising regional tensions following this month's
(2025-09-20). Trump's fascist conspiracy and how to fight it: A socialist strategy. wsws.org The Trump administration is working to establish a presidential dictatorship, based on the military, police, paramilitary forces and fascist gangs.
(2025-09-20). Palestinian Statehood is winning major new Supporters at UN — but symbolic Action won't make it happen. juancole.com By Maha Nassar, University of Arizona (The Conversation) — Recognition of a Palestinian state is likely to dominate proceedings at the U.N. beginning Sept 23. 2025, when world leaders will gather for the annual general assembly. Of the 193 existing U.N member states, some 147 already recognize a Palestinian state. But that number is expected …
(2025-09-20). Xi says China, U.S. can achieve mutual success, shared prosperity. ecns.cn China and the United States can achieve mutual success and shared prosperity, benefiting both countries and the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
(2025-09-20). Cyberattack disrupts European airports including Heathrow, Berlin. scmp.com A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports, including London's Heathrow, the continent's busiest, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. | Collins Aerospace, which provides systems for passengers to check themselves in, print boarding passes and bag tags and dispatch their luggage from a kiosk, cited a "cyber-related disruption" to its MUSE (Multi-User System Environment) software at "select…
(2025-09-20). Brazilian right exploits death of Charlie Kirk to mount assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The political terror campaign launched in Brazil on the pretext of Kirk's death is an integral part of a counteroffensive by fascist forces following Bolsonaro's coup conspiracy conviction.
(2025-09-20). Democratic-led US Senate resolution seeks Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
A group of The Democratic-led measure is unlikely to pass the chamber where President
(2025-09-20). Israeli actor and singer Aryeh Moskona dies at age 78. haaretz.com Moskona, born in Bulgaria and raised in Israel, starred in iconic films like Kazablan and Givat Halfon, won two Ophir Awards, and recorded hit songs in the 1970s. 'He was a giant of Israeli stage and screen,' colleagues said. He is survived by his wife, four children and ten grandchildren…
(2025-09-20). Venezuela blasts 'undeclared war' as Trump says military hit another narco boat. scmp.com Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean and called for a UN investigation of American strikes that killed over a dozen alleged drug traffickers on boats in recent weeks. | Washington has deployed warships to international waters off Venezuela's coast, backed by F-35 fighters sent to Puerto Rico in what it calls an anti-drug operation.
(2025-09-20). AT&T's AI call-screening tool uses your call history to filter out spam. gnnhd.tv 
AT&T is testing an AI-powered assistant designed to screen phone calls for you. The mobile carrier is bringing the feature to a select group of customers this year, and likens it to a "digital receptionist" that can identify and filter out robocallers based o…
(2025-09-20). Scenery of terraced fields in S China's Guangxi. ecns.cn The layered and undulating terraced fields, the orderly scattered dwellings, and the green mountains and lush forests together form a series of poetic ecological scenes.
(2025-09-20). NJ Committee Against Kirk Based Repression in Formation. fightbackbetter.com 
FightBackBetter has attempted to leverage the full powers of this news service tool to stop the fascism led by the NJ Democrats in full unity with their Trump counterparts in the NJ legislature to take our free speech rights away to s Now we have a new free speech threat and it is claiming victims around NJ. Teachers, professors, doctors, professionals of every stripe are coming under attack. | MAGA fascists have started a…
(2025-09-20). House Speaker Mike Johnson Is a Leading War Criminal. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON…
(2025-09-20). Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country. newarab.com 
The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group The group has faced pro-Israel criticism for political statements Liberal lawmaker Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said Kneecap ha…
(2025-09-20). Other Arab states can join Pakistan-Saudi defence pact: minister. newarab.com 
A mutual defence pact reached on Wednesday between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is open to the accession of other Arab states, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said. | Speaking to Geo TV in an interview late Thursday night, Asif denied any prior coordination with the United States regarding the agreement. | It marked the first specific acknowledgment that Islamabad had put the kingdom under its nuclear umbrella. | The two countries signed a defence deal on Wednesday declaring that an attack on one nation would be an attack on both. | Neither country has responded to questions about what the p…
(2025-09-20). Seven injured in grenade attack on PPP leader's house in Khuzdar. tribune.com.pk 
Seven guards were injured when unknown assailants hurled a grenade at the residence of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Agha Shakil Ahmed Durrani and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Agha Shazeb Durrani, late Friday night in Khuzdar's Do Talwar area. | According to SSP Khuzdar Shehzada Umar Abbas Babar, the attackers threw the grenade at the outer wall of the house, causing an explosion that was felt in nearby buildings. | "This was a cowardly act aimed at disturbing peace in the area," he said, adding that fortunately no lives were lost and the injured guards sustained only minor wounds.
(2025-09-20). Portugal to recognise a Palestinian state. aljazeera.com Nine other countries, including France and the UK, also plan to recognise Palestinian statehood next week.
(2025-09-20). PNG sovereignty threatened by 'defence' treaty with Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Labor's 2035 greenhouse targets: Inadequate and 'greenwashing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Side Effects May Include FDA Crackdowns. levernews.com 
Good things are happening! A state announces universal child care, an insidious form of advertising may soon be curbed, media groups take on Google, and tenants band together. | Enjoy a preview of this week's edition of You Love To See It below. If you want full access, Click Here To Upgrade | | Side Ef…
(2025-09-20). Kneecap light up London Wembley with pro-Palestine message. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). Bangladesh among 9 countries face fresh UAE visa ban. jagonews24.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a temporary visa ban affecting citizens of nine countries, including Bangladesh. The new restrictions, set to take effect in January 2026, were disclosed in an official notice published on UAE Visa Online.
(2025-09-20). Ethan Coen's Honey Don't!: A private detective sets to work in "non-glamorous" California. wsws.org Generally, "neo-noir" efforts have little of the urgency, social bite or purposefulness of the earlier films.
(2025-09-20). Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan ask H-1B, H-4 employees to stay in US ahead of Trump's $100,000 visa fee rule. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Global tech and financial giants are urging employees on H-1B and H-4 visas to remain in the United States as the Trump administration prepares to impose a hefty new visa fee. | Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan ask H-1B, H-4 employees to stay in US ahead of Trump's $100,000 visa fee rule…
(2025-09-20). New Zealand economy in sharp decline. wsws.org The economy shrank 1.1 percent in the 12 months to June, with tens of thousands of jobs destroyed in construction, manufacturing, small businesses and the public sector.
(2025-09-20). Sunday 9/28: Wild Tongues Be Tamed: A Celebration of Fierce Feminist Voices. indybay.org Greenlining Institute | 360 14th Street | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2025-09-20). DOE develops first AI-powered environmental protection platform. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has developed the first bilingual platform based on artificial intelligence in line with digital transformation and facilitating access to environmental laws and regulations.
(2025-09-20). U.S. solar and wind energy face headwind. ecns.cn The Solar Energy Industries Association published an analysis showing that the rollback on solar and wind tax credit will result in job losses of 330,000 nationwide by 2030.
(2025-09-20). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-09-20). On Bahàßeli's Proposal for an Alliance of Türkiye with Russia and China. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China The call by Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chairman Devlet Bahàßeli for a "Türkiye-Russia-China alliance" should be recorded as an important turning point on Türkiye's foreign policy agenda. Bahàßeli's proposal of a "TRC" (Türkiye-Russia-China) axis against the US-Israel-centered coalition must be regarded as a strategic orientation directly concerning Türkiye's …
(2025-09-20). Liverpool hold on against Everton after Gravenberch stunner opened derby. aljazeera.com Ryan Gravenberch's 10th-minute stunner set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 win against Everton in the Merseyside derby.
(2025-09-20). Beware of rising bond yields and falling markets. scmp.com The tsunami of liquidity washing through financial markets now threatens to drown us all in a destructive wave. Markets are not directing this excess liquidity in any meaningful way. That much is obvious from their antics in recent days. | It seems that stock markets from New York to Tokyo have been going wild in anticipation of increased financial liquidity on the back of the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates slightly, while long-term bond markets are signalling a retreat that could…
(2025-09-20). Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state, government says. haaretz.com Unlike neighbouring Spain, whose leftist government recognized Palestinian statehood in May 2024 alongside Ireland and Norway and called on other EU countries to do the same, Portugal has taken a more cautious approach…
(2025-09-20). LIVE: Manchester United vs Chelsea 2-1: Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analyses, and live text commentary of the game as United and Chelsea face-off at Old Trafford.
(2025-09-20). scholars cling to the victim narrative, but Mizrahim are a remarkable success. haaretz.com Prof. Meirav Aharon Gutman is fed up with hearing about the discrimination of the communities that comprise Israel's social periphery. Her vast body of research paints a very different picture…
(2025-09-20). Ecuador's Noboa Declares Curfew as Indigenous Protests Over Fuel Subsidy Cuts Escalate. latintimes.com Ecuador President Daniel Noboa imposed a curfew in five provinces as Indigenous group Conaie launched indefinite protests against diesel subsidy cuts, raising fears of nationwide unrest similar to 2022.
(2025-09-20). Katz to Abdul Malik al-Houthi: "You will join the axis of evil in hell" albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz made a direct threat on Friday to kill Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Ansar Allah movement. He also said that one day the Israeli flag would fly over Sanaa.Katz wrote on X, "Abdul Malik al-Houthi, your time will come." You will be sent to hell to join the criminals of the axis of evil and the rest of your government. His comments came just weeks after an Israeli airstrike in late August killed Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahwi, the Houthis' de facto prime minister, and several ministers while they were meeting in the Yemeni capital.Katz said that the Houthis…
(2025-09-20). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-09-20). Jamdani: Woven air, living heritage — Bangladesh's first-ever exposition in Delhi. jagonews24.com Bangladesh High Commission has opened the doors to a rare cultural offering in the Indian capital: the first-ever Bangladeshi Jamdani Exposition at the National Crafts Museum.
(2025-09-20). Yale: USA Still Deeply Divided on Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com "… there are significant opportunities to connect climate action to other issues …"
(2025-09-20). Accused French Islamic State members sent to Iraq for trial. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). Cultural heritage well-protected in Xinjiang: white paper. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has improved its comprehensive preservation of cultural heritage, according to a white paper released on Friday by the Information Office of China's State Council.
(2025-09-20). World shouldn't be intimidated by Israel: UN chief. jagonews24.com United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told AFP Friday the world should not be "intimidated" by Israel and its creeping annexation of the occupied West Bank…
(2025-09-20). Ecuador Rebuked for 'Unlawful' Labeling of IRGC under US-Israeli Pressure. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior Iranian diplomat denounced Ecuador's decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), calling it unlawful, dangerous, and a product of US and Zionist pressure that undermines international norms and damages bilateral ties.
(2025-09-20). Groups File Class Action Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Illegal Courthouse Arrests in SF. indybay.org Civil Rights Groups File Class Action Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Illegal Courthouse Arrests and End Punishing ICE Detention Conditions in San Francisco…
(2025-09-20). Iran-Pakistan economic convergence; a new opportunity under shadow of joint committee: minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Following the 22nd Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Committee meeting in Tehran (September 15-16), co-chaired by Iran's Minister of Transport and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, Minister Sadegh published an article on the ministry's news portal. Below is a translation of her piece.
(2025-09-20). Dr. Ammar's Chinese: From linics to rosstalk. ecns.cn Dr. Ammar's Chinese is near native — fluent in Mandarin and even the local Tianjin dialect. During his 8 years of study in China's "hometown of traditional comedy," crosstalk shows at tea houses became his weekend class. From just hearing to truly understanding, he discovered the soul of Chinese—through laughter.
(2025-09-20). First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January. aljazeera.com World's first-ever pact aims to fight threats like climate change, over-fishing and deep-sea mining.
(2025-09-20). Kenya's Sawe targets Berlin record to salute Kipchoge and Kiptum. tribune.com.pk 
Berlin Marathon favourite Sabastian Sawe goes into Sunday's race vowing to honour the legacy of Kenyan countrymen Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum, the two fastest men in history. | Running just his third marathon on Sunday, the 29-year-old pledged to carry the torch passed on from his illustrious compatriots. | Speaking with AFP days out from the race, Sawe cited Kipchoge as a "mentor". | Embodying the spirit of Kiptum, the world record holder who died in a car accident in 2024, is another goal. | "It was so sad, we lost a legend," said Sawe. | "We have nothing to say except we are sorry for him and we will l…
(2025-09-20). Dirigente partidista cubano ratifica solidaridad de su país con Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) Roberto Morales Ojeda expresó este viernes al presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, que siempre podrá contar con Cuba, su pueblo y la Revolución ante la embestida imperialista. | Tras ser recibido en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede de Gobierno, junto a la delegación que lo acompaña a Caracas, el secretario de Organización del PCC anunció el inicio en la isla, la próxima semana, de un proceso de recogida de firmas en apoyo a la Declaración del Gobierno cubano en defensa de la Revolución bolivariana.Se trata que el apoyo a la Declaración del Gobiern…
(2025-09-20). Saturday 9/20: Sunnyvale: Protest. indybay.org Tesla dealership – sidewalk protest out in front | 750 E. El Camino Real | Sunnyvale, CA 94087…
(2025-09-20). Iraq set to open huge solar plant in Karbala to battle electricity crisis. aljazeera.com Iraq is advancing several solar power projects as part of a plan to meet its electricity needs.
(2025-09-20). YouTube is adding AI into more parts of content creation. gnnhd.tv 
Influencers and content creators are many things beyond their public personas. All but the biggest figures likely do some combination of the following jobs themselves: content moderator, video editor, photographer, social media strategist, script writer, idea…
(2025-09-20). Jamaat Amir eyes 300 seats saying DUCSU-JUCSU wins to reflect in nat'l polls. jagonews24.com Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has claimed that the student wing's sweeping victories in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) elections are not isolated campus wins but early tremors of a national political earthquake set to reshape the 2026 general elections.
(2025-09-20). Paris DVD rental store struggles to compete with streaming giants. tribune.com.pk 
JM Video, one of only two remaining DVD rental stores in Paris, is a focal point for film lovers and visited by actors like Brad Pitt when they are in the city, but the ever-growing competition of streaming platforms means this Paris institution is fighting for survival. | Choice is not the problem: JM Video has a library of more than 50,000 films, more than some 5,000 on offer at any time on Netflix (NFLO.X), opens new tabs and more than the catalogues of all the major streaming actors combined. | "It's one of the few places in Paris with a real film collection, you can find things here that you cannot find a…
(2025-09-20). Nicaragua llamó a Celac a defender la paz y rechazar injerencias. radiohc.cu El jefe del Ejército de Nicaragua, Julio César Avilés dijo este viernes en China que "los países miembros de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) debemos ser consecuentes con nuestra aspiración de paz y respeto mutuo y no aceptar injerencias de ningún tipo". | En un discurso divulgado en Managua, la capital nicaragàºense, durante su participación en el IV Foro de Defensa China-Celac, Avilés advirtió que "quienes avalen agresiones contra un país hermano, están avalando también que a ellos los agredan", y subrayó que defender la soberanía de una nación es defender la propia. | El alto j…
(2025-09-20). Crypto Investors Fund Big, Gaudy, Golden Statue Of Trump Holding Bitcoin In Front Of The Capitol. But Why, Though? newsone.com 
(2025-09-20). Suspect filmed killing 2 Israeli embassy staff, prosecutors say. newarab.com 
A man accused of fatally shooting Elias Rodriguez purchased the body-worn camera online and arranged for it to be delivered to the hotel where he was staying in Washington before the May 21 shootings, according to the filing. Prosecutors said the transaction demonstrates the premeditated nature of the crim…
(2025-09-20). Trump's H1-B Visa Fee Hike Targets High-Skilled Immigrants. devdiscourse.com In a sweeping policy shift likely to affect thousands of Indian professionals, President Donald Trump has introduced a new $100,000 annual fee for H1-B visas. This change is part of his administration's ongoing efforts to intensify immigration scrutiny, especially targeting what Trump called one of the "most abused" visa systems.
(2025-09-20). 19 bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). India, Pakistan keen to skip controversy ahead of Asia Cup Super Fours game. aljazeera.com Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India's captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.
(2025-09-20). Iran down Jordan at 2025 Asian U17 Handball Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran defeated Jordan 42-22 at the 1st Asian Men's U17 Handball Championship on Saturday.
(2025-09-20). World Cleanup Day: combating the global mismanaged waste crisis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – On 20 September 2025, people around the world unite for World Cleanup Day — a global movement that goes beyond picking up trash to confront the waste crisis head-on. This year's focus is on textile and fashion waste, one of the most visible and fast-growing environmental challenges.
(2025-09-20). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-09-20). Liberalism: A Brief Overview. muslimskeptic.com The origins of liberalism can be traced back to the Enlightenment and the ideals of Enlightenment philosophers associated with tolerance and freedom. It was especially the philosopher John Locke who, in the wake of the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, developed the concept of religious tolerance. The Reformation had led to a clash between …
(2025-09-20). Sikhs hope inclusion of their history in New Jersey's social studies classes will combat bullying, discrimination. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Saheba Kaur Dang said her brother was bullied in school for wearing a "It's a bun of hair on the top of your head covered by a cloth," she explained. "Students, when we were young in elementary school, would often call it a tomato or a potato [and] try picking at it … which would lower his self-esteem and make him feel more insecure." | Dang, a junior at Monroe Township High Schoo…
(2025-09-20). Tehran Day designated to highlight capital's historical, cultural and tourism assets. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tehran's provincial Cultural Council has designated Mehr 14 (Oct. 6) as "Tehran Day" to commemorate the city's historic role in the establishment of Iran's constitutional system and its designation as the national capital.
(2025-09-20). Controversial U.S. Maritime Strike Raises Legality Concerns. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump revealed a U.S. military strike against a vessel supposedly trafficking drugs, within the scope of the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility. This latest action represents at least the third assault on alleged drug vessels and corresponds with a significant U.S. military buildup in the southern Caribbean waters.
(2025-09-20). Iran rout Bangladesh at AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 qualifiers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Defending champions Iran began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers campaign with an impressive 12-0 win against Bangladesh in Group G on Saturday.
(2025-09-20). Tears of joy as Egyptian immigrant released from US detention. newarab.com 
An Egyptian immigrant who has worked as a chaplain for a Cincinnati hospital was released Friday after weeks in detention. | Ayman Soliman was detained in July during a check-in with immigration officials. Soliman served as an imam — a Muslim religious leader — in Egypt for 14 years before fleeing to the United States in 2014, according to the Initiative on Islam and Medicine, where he serves as a board member. | Speaking to supporters after his release Friday evening, Soliman thanked the community for advocating on his behalf and recalled how his fellow detainees celebrated as he was released. His…
(2025-09-20). The conclusion of Kennedy's anti-vaccine ACIP meeting: The death knell of scientific inquiry. wsws.org The ACIP meeting, shaped entirely by RFK Jr.'s political appointees, exposed a shift from evidence-driven public health toward anti-vaccine ideology.
(2025-09-20). All the signs were there. The fire that James Baldwin warned about is torching Israel too. haaretz.com Revisiting "The Fire Next Time," James Baldwin's wrathful prophecy, as Israel passes from deluge to flames…
(2025-09-20). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-09-20). MP: Iran's Response to Pressure Will Be Harsher than Ever. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission warned that countries exploiting Iran's goodwill for dialogue and resorting to pressure will face a tougher and more decisive response than ever.
(2025-09-20). Why attempting to disrupt polls with excuses, Salahuddin asks Jamaat. jagonews24.com BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday questioned why Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is trying to delay the next election through various ploys, including street agitation, if it is so confident about coming to power as its leaders claim.
(2025-09-20). Trump's Visit Proved the Utter Corruption of Our Political and Media Class. scheerpost.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Donald Trump for State visit. Number 10, OGL 3 http: //www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3, via Wikimedia Commons 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 …
(2025-09-20). ONU: Venezuela demanda cese de acciones hostiles de EEUU. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela demandó este viernes al Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas que exija a Estados Unidos el cese inmediato de las acciones militares en el mar Caribe, que amenazan la paz de Latinoamérica. | En su cuenta de Telegram el ministro venezolano para Relaciones Exteriores, Yván Gil afirmó que "resulta fundamental" se respete la soberanía política y territorial de la República Bolivariana y de toda la región caribeña. | Señaló que los mismos oficiales estadounidenses aseguran que estas acciones "han resultado en asesinatos extrajudiciales de civiles, con la intención de sembrar terror en nu…
(2025-09-20). US army says 4 special ops troops presumed dead in Washington State helicopter crash. geo.tv 
US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies during an opening ceremony of the NATO-led military exercises "Noble Partner 2018" at Vaziani military base outside Tbilisi, Georgia, US, August 1, 2018. —Reuters
(2025-09-20). "Not Above the Law" on Constitution Day or Any Other! indybay.org Constitution Day should be a day celebrating the guarantee of the freedoms and rights we all enjoy as Americans and the civic responsibility each of us has in our democracy. But on this, the 238th anniversary of its signing on September 17 with the numerous assaults on our Constitution and the rule of law by Donald Trump and his administration, we are being called to action by standing in defiance of those attacks and in defending our rights.
(2025-09-20). Oaklanders Demand Their Airport Stop Arms Shipments to Israel. indybay.org Civilian airport exposed as complicit in Israel's war crimes and local people don't like it…
(2025-09-20). Exiled Swazi activists protest Trump deportation deal outside US embassy in South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch, is accused of accepting USD 500 million from the Trump administration to accept deported criminals in Swaziland.
(2025-09-20). Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students. icrc.org Chi»ôinƒÉu, 1 September — 15 October 2025…
(2025-09-20). Algeria rejects Mali ICJ complaint over drone downing. newarab.com 
The foreign ministry described the complaint, which the International Cour…
(2025-09-20). India says Trump's H1-B visa fee hike could 'disrupt families'. aljazeera.com India's foreign ministry says Trump administration's move to increase H1-B visa fees may have humanitarian consequences.
(2025-09-20). Decathlon Drama: Injuries Shake Up World Championships. devdiscourse.com In a significant setback for the world of athletics, Damian Warner, Canada's revered Olympic decathlon champion, has withdrawn from the world championships due to an Achilles injury. Warner, known for surpassing the 9,000-point mark, was eager to capture world gold after previous silver finishes.
(2025-09-20). Protesting UC Berkeley handing Names of Faculty and Students to Dept. of Education. juancole.com Committee on Academic Freedom | Middle East Studies Association of North America | — Letter to UC Berkeley regarding the university's submission to the Department of Education of 160 names of persons associated with allegations of antisemitism President James B. Milliken Office of the President University of California president@ucop.edu Chancellor Rich Lyons Office of …
(2025-09-20). Five districts at high risk of sectarian violence: Sampriti Jatra. jagonews24.com as "high-risk" zones, ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The districts of Dhaka, Chandpur, Noakhali, Rangpur, and Jashore top the list, according to the group's latest risk assessment.
(2025-09-20). Thailand: Authorities must overturn sentence against Chonthicha 'Lookkate' Jangrew, uphold freedom of expression. fidh.org Thai pro-democracy Member of Parliament and woman human rights defender Chonthicha "Lookkate" Jangrew was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison under Thailand's lèse-majesté law and Computer Crime Act for a social media post criticising royal and military expenditures. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, together with the (…) | – |
(2025-09-20). week in photos by Haaretz photographers. haaretz.com
(2025-09-20). Dallas Flight Chaos: Telecom Outage Grounds Travelers. devdiscourse.com A telecom outage resulted in over 1,800 delayed flights and numerous cancellations at Dallas-area airports on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The disruption prompted ground stops, affecting major airlines like American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
(2025-09-20). Trump seeks enforcement of transgender and non-binary passport policy. aljazeera.com Rights groups say policy requiring male or female designations on passports is 'unjustifiable and discriminatory'.
(2025-09-20). Trump administration to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, on the day he signs executive orders, at the White House in Washington, DC, US March 6, 2025. —ReutersVisas are used principally by tech sector.Over 70% of beneficiaries of H-1B visas enter US from India.Latest move in Trump's…
(2025-09-20). Why deforestation is causing heat deaths to soar. independent.co.ug 
Deforestation-induced warming linked to 28,000 deaths a year SPECIAL FEATURE | Xilena Pinedo | Halting deforestation is not just an environmental issue but also a public health imperative, say researchers after a study found compelling evidence on the rise in heat deaths linked to tree loss. The study published in Nature Climate Change combined satellite data on …
(2025-09-20). Around the world in a Free Palestine hoodie. aljazeera.com From Uzbekistan's steppe to the jungle of Colombia, my sweatshirt has evoked Palestinian solidarity all over.
(2025-09-20). Cyberattack hits three major European airports; check-in and boarding systems down. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A cyberattack targeting a key service provider for airline check-in and boarding systems caused widespread disruption at several leading European airports on Saturday, including London's Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The incident led to long delays, numerous cancellations, and thousands of stranded passengers. | Collins Aerospace, the global operator of the affected systems, confirmed that it was dealing with technical difficulties linked to the attack. Heathrow Airport alerted passengers about expected delays and advised travellers to monitor their flight status regularly.In Brussels, automated…
(2025-09-20). Govt aims to elevate 'Made in Bangladesh' as global quality benchmark: Adilur. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh government is determined to transform the "Made in Bangladesh" brand into a global symbol of world-class quality and innovation, said Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Saturday, September 20.
(2025-09-20). Although the US is Not at War, It Commits Murders in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 18, 2025 | US media outlet The Intercept The most recent update to the report, dated September 15, noted these events. However, on September 16, Donald Trump declared that three ships had actually been destroyed, although only two have been publicly revealed. | With…
(2025-09-20). Vale John Martinkus: 1969-2025. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Gold prices surge in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices rose in international and local markets on Saturday, prompting the bullion market to release revised rates. In the international market, gold advanced by $28 per ounce, bringing the price to $3,685. | This surge in global prices directly impacted domestic bullion markets. The rate of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs2,800 to reach Rs390,300, while the price of 10 grams rose by Rs2,401 to Rs334,619. | Silver also recorded gains in the local market. The per tola price climbed by Rs114 to Rs4,532, while the rate for 10 grams increased by Rs98, settling at Rs3,885. | Read: Gold price dips in local…
(2025-09-20). New H-1B visa fee creates chaos at US airports; several Indian techies stranded amid travel rush even as fares soar. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A surprise decision by US President Donald Trump to increase the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 (around Rs 88 lakh) with an immediate deadline of September 21 has triggered chaos across airpo | New H-1B visa fee creates chaos at US airports; several Indian techies stranded amid travel rush even as fares soar…
(2025-09-20). Cash-strapped Lyon win to climb level on top in France. tribune.com.pk 
Troubled former giants Lyon beat Angers 1-0 in Friday's Ligue 1 opening game to climb level on points with Paris Saint Germain, who lead only on goal difference. | Condemned to relegation due to debts two months ago before a reprieve on appeal, Lyon won their first three matches, lost to Rennes in the last round, but bounced back on Friday with a dominant but narrow win. | Champions PSG remain top but have a tricky away game at Marseille on Sunday, while Lille on 10 points could surplant the European champions, if only briefly, with a victory awayt to Lens a day earlier. | American midfielder Tanner Tessmann b…
(2025-09-20). TMR International Hospital performs first life-saving heart surgery cost-free. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark achievement for Uganda's healthcare landscape, TMR International Hospital successfully completed its first-ever closed-heart surgery, performing a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) ligation on a 9-month-old infant from Kagadi District. The surgery, which can be life-saving if conducted on time, marks a historic milestone for the hospital and …
(2025-09-20). $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa will disrupt Indian tech companies: NASSCOM. tribune.com.pk 
Imposing a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications could disrupt the global operations of Indian technology services companies that deploy skilled professionals to the United States, India's IT industry body Nasscom said on Saturday. | The White House announced the new fee on Friday, prompting some major US tech firms to advise visa holders to either remain in the country or return there quickly. The new fee marks Washington's most high-profile attempt to overhaul the country's temporary employment visa system. | Read: Trump to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas | Nasscom, representing India…
(2025-09-20). Arsenal vs Man City: Premier League — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pokes at his former assistant Mikel Arteta's Arsenal ahead of EPL clash.
(2025-09-20). Maria Perez's Historic Double-Double Triumph at World Championships. devdiscourse.com Maria Perez made history on Sunday by securing her second gold medal of the world championships in the 20-kilometre walk. This victory, achieved in one hour, 25 minutes and 54 seconds, not only underscored her athletic prowess but also completed a remarkable double-double feat for the 29-year-old Spaniard, following her defense of the 35km title last week.
(2025-09-20). Sargodha welcomes green transit with CM's electric Bus initiative. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated eco-friendly electric buses in Sargodha on Friday. | At the ceremony, she stated that 105 buses have been allocated for the four districts of the Sarghoda division, which include Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, and 60 electric buses will run in Sargodha city. For now, 33 buses will run on four separate routes. A charging station has also been established in Sargodha for these buses. | Congratulating the people of Sargodha, she said the initiative reflects the Punjab Government's priority to uplift smaller cities by providing quality transport facilities. | The buses a…
(2025-09-20). Henry Ford Genesys nurses and case workers face Teamsters sellout as strike enters third week. wsws.org The strike by 700 nurses and case workers in Grand Blanc, Michigan is entering its third week and the fate of the struggle is very much in danger as Teamsters union officials are doing nothing to stop Henry Ford Health from bringing in scabs and other hospital employees from crossing the picket lines every day.
(2025-09-20). Portugal to officially recognise State of Palestine: ministry. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). Statements from East or West On Social Media: No Room for Naivety in Scrutinising Them. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Al-Bukhari, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, "Chapter: Avoiding the use of tricks. and everybody will get the reward according to his intention". Narrated Umar Ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, that the prophet, peace and blessings of Allah …
(2025-09-20). Invoking "war," Trump threatens to send troops to more American cities. wsws.org From the Oval Office, the fascist president declared nothing would stop him from deploying combat troops to major American cities, saying, "It's like war."
(2025-09-20). Mandatory vaccination and democratic rights: An interview with law professor Dorit Reiss. wsws.org Dorit Reiss is a law professor specializing in the legality and necessity of school vaccine mandates.
(2025-09-20). First Nations fight back for sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Hania's Dhaka diaries: Nawabbari secrets, street food thrills, a surprise star connection. jagonews24.com What has cemented her place in the hearts of Dhaka's youth is not the glamour but the simplicity. In a world where international stars are often cloistered away in luxury suites, Hania has chosen to roam the streets, embrace the chaos of Old Dhaka, and eat the same food that fuels the city's millions.
(2025-09-20). China urges EU to avoid weaponizing tariffs. ecns.cn Beijing has called on Brussels to abandon the weaponization of tariffs and provide a truly level playing field for Chinese electric vehicle makers, while also welcoming European automakers into China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2025-09-20). Silvio Rodríguez Opens His Latin American Tour With a Concert at the University of Havana. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-09-20). Turkey will never give Israel coveted ancient stone: Erdogan. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). Presidente de Cuba evaluó avances en Termoeléctrica Ernesto Guevara. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel evaluó este viernes el avance en los mantenimientos de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, en el municipio de Santa Cruz del Norte, en la occidental provincia de Mayabeque. | Como parte del recorrido que inició esta mañana por termoeléctricas del país para chequear la estrategia de recuperación de capacidades en el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), el jefe de Estado se interesó por las labores en la unidad dos de la CTE santacruceña, que cumple un mantenimiento cap…
(2025-09-20). Schmelzel, Katsu share LPGA NW lead. tribune.com.pk 
Sarah Schmelzel picked up six strokes in the last five holes to seize a share of the first-round lead in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship on Friday alongside Minami Katsu. | Schmelzel surged home at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, with birdies at 14, 15, 16 and 17 and an eagle at the par-five 18th on the way to an eight-under par total of 63. | The American, who like Katsu is chasing a first LPGA title, said she "wasn't doing anything too poorly" on the front nine, and she was able to strike late on holes that she expected to offer birdie chances. | "I told my caddie walking to the green on 14, I n…
(2025-09-20). World's largest hand-made cave, an unknown heritage in Fars province. tehrantimes.com Sang Shekanan (stonemasons) cave in the south of Jahrom, Fars province, has been dubbed the largest hand-made cave in the world, but many people in Iran and even Fars have not yet heard of it, and it has few visitors.
(2025-09-20). Iran's steel exports near $3b in 5 months despite rebar slump. tehrantimes.com Tehran — Iran's steel industry recorded nearly $3 billion in exports during the first five months of the year, a 10 percent increase from the same period last year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association said.
(2025-09-20). UN allows PA's Abbas to speak via video after US denies visa. newarab.com 
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video The resolution received 145 votes in favor and five votes against, while six countries abstained. It also allows Abbas and any other high-level Palestinian officials to take part in U.N. meetings or conferences via video over the next year if they are prevented from travelin…
(2025-09-20). Friday 9/19: Press Conf At KPFA: Pacifica KPFA's Non-Profit Status Suspended While KPFA Purges. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Drive | Berkeley…
(2025-09-20). This is the first Roku TV smart projector. gnnhd.tv 
Aurzen has announced a new portable projector that will be the first to run the Roku TV OS already found on TVs from brands like TCL and Hisense. The new Aurzen D1R Cube will have access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Amazon Prime, p…
(2025-09-20). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-09-20). Not what they expected: A Chinese-language Pro doctor from Yemen. ecns.cn What happens when Chinese patients meet a foreign doctor who speaks flawless Mandarin? Most end up thinking he's one of them! Dr. Ammar from Yemen shares a funny story from his first time treating local patients—"If not for my looks, they'd think I'm Chinese too!"
(2025-09-20). US further tightens funding screws on Harvard in escalating showdown. scmp.com The Trump administration imposed fresh restrictions on Friday on Harvard's access to federal funds, opening a new front in its unprecedented crackdown on the prestigious US university. | The Department of Education announced in a statement that it has placed Harvard under "heightened cash monitoring (HCM) status", saying there were "growing concerns regarding the university's financial position".
(2025-09-20). Australian airport almost shut down by air traffic controller shortage. wsws.org Sydney Airport had to limit take-offs throughout September 12 and came close to halting them entirely. The episode underscored that air traffic control runs perilously close to collapse as a matter of routine.
(2025-09-20). Nation ramps up efforts in shale gas discovery to enhance energy security. ecns.cn China is intensifying its shale gas development efforts as a cornerstone of its strategy to enhance energy security and facilitate a transition toward cleaner energy sources, with recent breakthroughs underscoring the nation's advancements in unlocking unconventional gas reserves.
(2025-09-20). Ecosocialism 2025 helps strengthen struggles for a just world. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Abigail Boyd: Ableism behind failure to meet housing accessibility standards. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Fueling 'Greater Israel' with US arms. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The United States' reported plan to sell billions of dollars in additional weapons to Israel clearly shows that Washington is encouraging Tel Aviv to advance its "Greater Israel" vision.
(2025-09-20). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org More than 100,000 health workers in Telangana, India protested over unpaid wages, while thousands of public sector workers in South Australia rallied against the state Labor government's meagre pay offer.
(2025-09-20). U.S. Southern Surge: Trump Targets Narcotrafficking. devdiscourse.com On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a decisive military action against a vessel he claimed was involved in drug trafficking within the U.S. Southern Command's jurisdiction. This strike marks the latest in a series of aggressive U.S. military maneuvers in the region.
(2025-09-20). California Juneteenth proud to spotlight Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth. indybay.org Extended Juneteenth Family from around the world celebrates 2025 International Freedom Conductor Awardees – soon California Juneteenth officially aligned with our Title 5 US Federal Holiday…
(2025-09-20). Europe takes Laver Cup lead as Alcaraz waits in wings. tribune.com.pk 
World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he's rested and recharged after his US Open triumph and looking forward to contributing to Team Europe's bid to retain the Laver Cup. | The Spaniard will ease into the competition between Team Europe and Team World when he anchors the Friday night session playing doubles alongside Czech Jakub Mensik against a Team World US duo of Taylor Fritz and Alex Michelsen. | "I have battery enough just to pull off good things here in the Laver Cup," Alcaraz said. | And Team Europe were off to a quick start thanks to victories for Casper Ruud and Mensik in the first two singles matches…
(2025-09-20). Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org January – June 2025…
(2025-09-20). Chinese researchers identify new landslides on the moon. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have identified new landslides on the moon that have formed since 2009, according to a recent article published in the journal National Science Review.
(2025-09-20). Decades of campaigns behind Great Koala National Park, NSW logging moratorium. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). US proposes selling nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel: WSJ. newarab.com 
The Trump administration has told Congress it plans to sell nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel, a fresh surge of support for the U.S. ally as it faces increasing isolation over its It includes one $3.8 billion sale for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters, nearly doubling Israel's current stocks, and a second $1.9 billion sale for 3,200 infantry assault vehicles for Israeli army, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the proposal who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss plans that have not been made public. | The packag…
(2025-09-20). South Africa take unassailable lead against Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
South Africa Women defeated Pakistan Women by 25 runs on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday night in the second game to take an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. | Tazmin Brits' unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt's 129-ball 100 propelled South Africa to 292-3 in 46 overs, which was later revised to a 313-run target. Pakistan were bowled out for 287 in 44.4 overs despite Sidra Amin's record century and her 146-run stand with Natalia Parvaiz. | In pursuit of the target, Pakistan were dealt an early setback when opening batter Muneeba Ali (1) was trapped leg-before w…
(2025-09-20). Egyptian man kills his three children before committing suicide. newarab.com 
A man in northern The man, who reports said was in his late thirties, stabbed his wife at a home appliance store in the town of Nabaruh, located in the Dakahlia governorate in the Nile Delta. | The woman, in her mid-thirties, was stabbed 16 times and left in critical condition. | The man then reportedly killed his three children aged 12, seven and four at their apartment. Some reports have said he strangled the girl and two boys to death. | He wrote a…
(2025-09-20). 4 of a family burnt in Jatrabari AC blast. jagonews24.com Four members of a family have suffered burn injuries after an air conditioner exploded in their house in Dhaka's Jatrabari…
(2025-09-20). Saturday 9/20: Virtual screening of the film "Palestine: The Reality" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xlKU……
(2025-09-20). Germany slams Israel boycott, Eurovision 'brings nations together'. scmp.com Germany's culture minister on Saturday slammed threats by several European countries to boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel took part as politicising a cultural event. | Spain said this week it would boycott the world's largest live televised music event in May if Israel participates, and Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands have made similar threats.
(2025-09-20). 'We lost everything twice': Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake. aljazeera.com Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran face homelessness after recent earthquake destroyed their homes and livelihoods.
(2025-09-20). Xinjiang experiences best period of development in history: white paper. ecns.cn Today's Xinjiang is experiencing the best period of development in its history, according to a white paper released on Friday by the State Council Information Office.
(2025-09-20). "It's all about pay-to-play" in Trump's H-1B visa policy. aljazeera.com Professor Ramesh Srinivasan explains how Trump's H-1B fee fits into a doctrine that is hitting tech.
(2025-09-20). Global Flotilla movement's challenge to Israel, West. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). Innovation program helps nurses and frontline workers at Main Line Health bring medical inventions to market. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Registered nurse Colleen Rogers spent decades working with patients undergoing surgical operations or rehabilitation after strokes and other injuries. | Her job could be physically taxing, especially shifting patients around to redress wounds or take care of healing incisions. | "Most patients cannot hold that lower extremity while I do my dressing or do the care that I need to," Rogers said. "I would always have to go get a second nurse to hold that limb while I did the dre…
(2025-09-20). Raising voices, inspiring hope: MAHAK highlights Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Every September, the world comes together to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the courage of children battling cancer, support their families, and reaffirm our collective commitment to advancing care and research.
(2025-09-20). Put on More Local TV at KQED! CWA NABET51 Members & Supporters Rally at Station. indybay.org KQED CWA NABET local 51 members rallied and spoke out before a KQED board meeting about the need for more local TV programming and also against concession bargaining in their contract negotiations.
(2025-09-20). Sudan's RSF kills 75 in assault on key Darfur city: rescuers. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary El-Fasher The drone strike struck worshippers in the city's Al-Daraja neighbourhood, where fleeing residents of the city…
(2025-09-20). Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants. jagonews24.com US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will add a $100,000 annual fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme for skilled foreign workers…
(2025-09-20). Iran: Open civil society letter calling for life-saving medical treatment for Iran's longest serving female political prisoner Zeinab Jalalian. fidh.org Zeinab Jalalian has been arbitrarily detained for most of her adult life. Her "crime"? Campaigning for women's rights. She is Iran's longest-held female political prisoner as she has spent 17 years in prison and is in need of life-saving medical care, but the Iranian authorities are refusing her treatment. The release of this open letter coincides with the third anniversary of the death of Zhina Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old who died in police custody in 2022 after being arrested for (…) | – |
(2025-09-20). Cyberattack hits check-in systems at some of Europe's busiest airports. aljazeera.com Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports among major European hubs confirming disruptions as a result of the attack.
(2025-09-20). Iran, Azerbaijan push forward joint projects from logistics hub to industrial park. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hossein Pirmoazzen, deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, said Iran and Azerbaijan are taking strategic steps to advance joint projects ranging from logistics to industrial infrastructure, including a planned logistics hub and a joint industrial park.
(2025-09-20). Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78 during Juma prayers. jagonews24.com A drone strike on a mosque in Sudan's Darfur region has killed at least 78 people and injured around 20 others, a senior medical source has told the BBC. The attack occurred during Friday morning prayers in the besieged city of el-Fasher — the last major stronghold of the Sudanese army in Darfur.
(2025-09-20). Islamophobia report calls for respect. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-20). FERC and the EPA Continue to Lead in Climate Crisis Denial. indybay.org As they have for the past 11 years, climate change activists from Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE) undertook their monthly protest on September 18 when they protested and picketed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) headquarters calling for them to be more than a rubber-stamp for new fossil fuel and pipeline projects.
(2025-09-20). YouTube makes it easier and more lucrative to go live. gnnhd.tv 
YouTube is introducing some live streaming features that give content creators new ways to grow their audiences and interact with viewers. The updates were announced at the Made on YouTube event today, and include simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams,…
(2025-09-20). Iran's UN Envoy: EU3, US Bear Full Responsibility for Undermining Resolution 2231. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian ambassador to the UN denounced the European troika's attempt to reimpose the annulled sanctions against Iran, calling it unlawful, baseless, and a blow to international law and the Security Council's credibility.
(2025-09-20). Pentagon imposes new restrictions on media. geo.tv 
(2025-09-20). Bangladesh, Sri Lanka set for another clash in Asia Cup Super Four. jagonews24.com For a couple of days, Bangladesh supporters found themselves in the odd position of cheering for Sri Lanka…
(2025-09-20). Charlie Kirk, Viktor Orban, and the lies of gender ideology. strategic-culture.su It turns out that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old assassin of Charlie Kirk, was not simply a leftist radical. He was also living with Lance Twiggs, a man in the process of 'transitioning' into a woman. The FBI says the two were romantically involved. It seems likely, then, that Robinson may have slain Charlie Kirk to avenge the honor of his transgender lover.
(2025-09-20). James Cameron on AI: it's 'just as creative' as people, but with no 'unique lived experience'. gnnhd.tv 
In December, Meta announced a multiyear partnership with James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision to bring 3D entertainment to Meta's Quest headsets. This week, Cameron joined Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth on stage during the company's Meta Connect conference to share a …
(2025-09-20). Video: Syria: Washington Destroys Ten Thousand Years of History. globalresearch.ca Since May 20, 2025, thanks to our readers 38,000 have viewed this important video interview, with Maria Saadeh. | Dear Readers "Spread the Word" Worldwide | Damascus is the oldest city in the history of humanity. | America's "humanitarian wars" do not only …
(2025-09-20). Iraq says senior Islamic State leader killed in Syria. newarab.com 
The The commander, Omar Abdul Qader Bassam, known as "Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi", was the
(2025-09-20). Some 4,300 Afghan refugees deported from Iran per day: UNHCR. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Between September 11 and 17, an average daily return of 4,300 Afghan refugees from Iran was registered, UNHCR reported in a press release on Friday.
(2025-09-20). US Congress setting strict conditions for Syria sanctions relief. newarab.com 
(2025-09-20). Chinese film on WW2 germ warfare unit by Japan creates tension between the two countries. tribune.com.pk 
Evil Unbound, which depicts Japanese germ warfare during World War Two, set a first-day box office record among the war films released in China this year, as Beijing seeks to highlight Tokyo's war-time actions and what it calls a lack of accountability. | The film dramatises the Japanese military research base Unit 731 in northeastern China that was notorious for live human experiments. Evil Unbound took in more than 345 million yuan ($48.5 million) on Thursday, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. | The depiction risks inflaming tensions between China and Japan, which occupied parts of China before and dur…
(2025-09-20). Sunday 9/21: Climate Justice & Clean Energy Action Day – SF Bay Area & Beyond Actions. indybay.org Find an event near you: sunday.earth/events…
(2025-09-20). Russian Jets Violate NATO Airspace: Estonia Confronts 'Brazen' Incursion. devdiscourse.com In an alarming incident, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission, remaining for 12 minutes before being forced out. This incursion, described as 'unprecedentedly brazen' by Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, marks the fourth such violation by Russia this year.
(2025-09-20). Press Conference At KPFA: Pacifica KPFA's Non-Profit Status Suspended While Trump Purge. indybay.org There will be a press conference at KPFA on Friday September 19 at 4PM at KPFA 1929 MLK Way, Berkeley to report on the suspension of the non-profit status of Pacifica and KPFA and the continued Trump like purge of KPFA LSB members and Pacifica National Board Members.
(2025-09-20). Russia challenges ruling over Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 downing. scmp.com Russia has filed an appeal with the International Court of Justice over a decision deeming Moscow responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people, the court said on Friday. | Australia and the Netherlands, the countries with the most fatalities in the disaster, had launched the case, calling for Russia to assume responsibility for the downing and pay damages.
(2025-09-20). LIVE: Liverpool vs Everton — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our full text commentary stream of the Merseyside derby.
(2025-09-20). In the Name of the "War on Drugs," the US Continues To Target Venezuelan Boats. orinocotribune.com While Venezuela continues to train its militias, the United States keeps attacking small boats. These strikes have been criticized by experts and politicians for violating human rights and international agreements. | Tensions between the United States and Venezuela continue to rise. While an outright US invasion of the Caribbean nation has not happened, in addition to sending Trump s…
(2025-09-20). Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill two: ministry. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed two people and wounded 11 on Friday, Lebanon's health ministry said, in the latest attacks The ministry said that an "Israeli air strike on a vehicle" outside a public hospital in Tibnin killed one person and wounded 11, while another strike on a vehicle in Ansar killed one person. | The Israeli army said it killed Ammar Hayel Qutaybani, alleging he was a Hezbollah commander, in southern Lebanon, without specifying the exact loc…
(2025-09-20). Cyberattack on check-in system provider hits flights at major European airports. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A cyberattack targeting a key service provider for airline check-in and boarding systems caused widespread disruption at several leading European airports on Saturday, including London's Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The incident led to long delays, numerous cancellations, and thousands of stranded passengers. | Collins Aerospace, the global operator of the affected systems, confirmed that it was dealing with technical difficulties linked to the attack. Heathrow Airport alerted passengers about expected delays and advised travellers to monitor their flight status regularly.In Brussels, automated…
(2025-09-20). UAW 4811 Statement on Disclosure of Names to Trump Administration. indybay.org September 18, 2025 – Last week, about 160 students and workers were informed that UC Berkeley had turned over their names to the Department of Education as part of an investigation into campus protest. The Trump administration has made clear its willingness to weaponize the legal system against anyone it perceives to espouse political opinions that run counter to the president's own.
(2025-09-20). Pran clinches $1.5m orders at Malaysia's halal products fair, eyes deeper ASEAN market. jagonews24.com Bangladeshi food processing giant Pran has bagged $1.5 million in new export orders at Malaysia's International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), strengthening its foothold in Southeast Asia's booming halal food market and positioning Bangladesh as a rising player in the global halal economy.
(2025-09-20). Maria Perez Shines with Unprecedented Double-Double Gold. devdiscourse.com Maria Perez achieved an extraordinary milestone at the World Athletics Championships, clinching a gold medal in the 20km walk. This feat marks an unprecedented double-double following her successful defense of the 35km title the previous week. The Spaniard completed the race 12 seconds ahead of Mexico's Alegna Gonzalez, marking a sweet redemption after narrowly missing an Olympic medal at the same venue in 2021.
(2025-09-20). What's In a Name? scheerpost.com 011126-A-0051B-040 by Morning Calm Weekly Newspaper Installation Management Command U.S. Army is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr 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 donation. By …
(2025-09-20). Bangladesh suspends backroom natural resource deals, vows 'transparency': US report. jagonews24.com In a major development for governance and economic accountability, the United States government's 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report has spotlighted Bangladesh's new direction: all future natural resource extraction contracts will be awarded through fully open and transparent procurement processes.
(2025-09-20). Weighing Kenya new banking policies. independent.co.ug 
Kenya has introduced new banking policies. An economist weighs them up Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES | The Central Bank of Kenya has made two significant changes in the country's banking sector. The first is to lift a decade-long moratorium on licensing new banks. Second is to raise capital requirements, the amount of money banks are required to keep …
(2025-09-20). Panama Canal Authority Launches Pipeline Project With ExxonMobil, Shell, Mitsubishi in the Mix. latintimes.com Panama Canal Authority launches pipeline concession process with ExxonMobil, Shell, Mitsubishi and others competing for a 2.5M-barrel project.
(2025-09-20). La diplomacia del gasoducto a costa de Europa. strategic-culture.su El mercado energético es demasiado importante como para dejarlo a merced de las locuras europeas. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El poder de Si…
(2025-09-20). Cornered Pakistan eye redemption against India. tribune.com.pk 
Few contests in world cricket stir the kind of emotion and anticipation that Pakistan verses India does, and as the two arch-rivals are set to square off again in the Asia Cup, the stakes are higher than ever. | Both teams enter the contest with storylines that go beyond the scoreboard — batting struggles, individual brilliance, and even off-field controversies are setting the stage for another chapter in this storied rivalry. | In their last meeting, India came on top with a dominant display both with bat and ball. First, they restrict Pakistan to a modest 127-9 in their 20 overs. | In reply, captain Su…
(2025-09-20). COP30 Accomodation Crisis: UN Pleads with Staff to Trim Delegations. wattsupwiththat.com They might need to bulldoze more rainforest to accomodate all the climate activists.
(2025-09-20). Namasagali kick-starts Grimes Memorial activities. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT | Namasagali College in Kamuli, Uganda has kick-started a series of activities to mark the first anniversary of the death of their longest ever serving headteacher, Mill Hill Missionary (MHM) Rev Fr Damian Grimes. Fr Grimes taught in Uganda from 1959 and was between August 1967 and December 2020 headmaster of Namasagali established …
(2025-09-20). Pakistani court indicts man over killing of teenage TikTok influencer. aljazeera.com Umar Hayat, 22, pleads not guilty to murdering 17-year-old Sana Yousaf in her home earlier this year.
(2025-09-20). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-09-20). ICCIMA chairman heads to Jordan for Islamic chamber board meeting. tehrantimes.com Tehran — Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), left for Jordan on Saturday to attend the 39th board of directors meeting of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development.
(2025-09-20). Sunday 9/21: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond…
(2025-09-20). Paolini prolongs Italy's BJK Cup title defence. tribune.com.pk 
Jasmine Paolini pulled off double duty and fought back from the brink to keep Italy's title defence alive with victory over Ukraine in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Shenzhen on Friday. | With Italy trailing 0-1 in the tie and Paolini down 3-6, 2-4 to Elina Svitolina in the second singles of the day, things were looking dicey for the defending champions. | But, just like she did against Wang Xinyu in the quarter-finals three days earlier, Paolini clawed her way back to complete a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Svitolina and take the semi-final tie into a deciding doubles clash. | After a gruelling two-hour 25…
(2025-09-20). You shoot at judges. indybay.org The tragedy of our present is not that the law is too weak. It is that it is too often sacrificed — on the altar of political expediency. "You don't shoot judges," Carl von Ossietzky once wrote. Today, one would have to add: You don't delegitimize them — unless you want to shake the very foundations of the state in which we live.
(2025-09-20). Trump says US hit another 'drug vessel', Venezuela slams 'undeclared war'. aljazeera.com US president says American forces struck the vessel in the Southern Command's 'area of responsibility', killing three.
(2025-09-20). Salvador brings Africa Laughs Season 7 back to Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patrick Idringi, better known as Salvador, could not hold back his emotions on Thursday as he announced the return of his flagship comedy festival, Africa Laughs. Season 7 of the show is set for October 25 at the Kingdom Kampala parking lot, promising a night of big laughs, music, …
(2025-09-20). FBR to target wealthy flaunting riches on social media. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take action against wealthy individuals who pay little tax or are outside the tax net but flaunt their wealth on social media. | Sources in FBR said that its social media team has collected data on 100,000 wealthy individuals living a lavish lifestyle. The income and expenses of those showcasing luxurious bungalows, flashy cars, and jewelry are being reviewed. | FBR officials have revealed that extravagant wedding expenditures will also be closely examined. Wedding suits valued at $20,000 each are being worn, and individuals who fail to declare their lavish lif…
(2025-09-20). Cyberattack disrupts operations at European airports including Heathrow, Brussels. geo.tv 
The logo of Brussels international airport is seen outside the terminal in Zaventem, Belgium March 31, 2025. — ReutersCyberattack disrupts flights at multiple European airports.Airports warn of delays, cancellations after cyberattack.Frankfurt and Zurich airports confirm no…
(2025-09-20). Iran, Iraq to improve ties through tourism roadshow. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— Iran-Iraq ties in cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts fields are improving in spite of regional and international crises, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.
(2025-09-20). Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams 'mafioso' threats to broadcasters. aljazeera.com The US senator has labelled Carr's comments 'dangerous as hell' and something 'right out of Goodfellas'.
(2025-09-20). Al Qaeda's Enduring Threat: U.S. National Counterterrorism Center's Urgent Warning. devdiscourse.com The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center on Friday highlighted ongoing threats from al Qaeda against the United States, underscoring the group's persistent danger to national security.
(2025-09-20). Thousands of flies keep landing on North Sea oil rigs then taking off a few hours later — here's why. |
(2025-09-20). Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Nepal: Protesters demand integrity, rights, rule of law. fidh.org
(2025-09-20). South Africa Urges African States to Champion International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Robert Redford: ten great films from a brilliant career. |
(2025-09-20). Philippines: Baguio breaks ground on human rights defenders' protection national law must follow! fidh.org
(2025-09-20). Lasting relief from depression after magic-mushroom treatment — new study. |
(2025-09-20). The president as partisan warrior: Trump's rejection of traditional presidential statesmanship. |
(2025-09-20). How workplace bullying can affect your personality. |
(2025-09-20). Kenya court orders UK soldier's arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death: All we know. aljazeera.com
(2025-09-20). A walk across Alaska's Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data. |
(2025-09-20). Youth Think Tank SalonÔΩúHumanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted Crises. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). 4 decades after the landmark book 'Alone in a Crowd,' women in the trades still battle bias — a professor-turned-welder reflects. |
(2025-09-20). Azerbaijan: Facts and figures from over 30 years of humanitarian engagement. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year — a Jewish studies scholar explains. |
(2025-09-20). Portugal promises to recognize Palestinian state on Sunday ahead of UN assembly. haaretz.com
(2025-09-20). Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). A violent dystopian thriller, KPop Demon Hunters and an updated Ibsen play: what to see this week. |
(2025-09-20). Supporting Syrian Families of the Missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Elon Musk's speech to far-right rally should have us all thinking about the power social media companies hold over our democracies. |
(2025-09-20). Why Jimmy Kimmel's First Amendment rights weren't violated — but ABC's would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump. |
(2025-09-20). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Naming and categorizing objects is part of how young kids develop executive function skills — new research. |
(2025-09-20). Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find. |
(2025-09-20). Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk's death — but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard. |
(2025-09-20). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org
(2025-09-20). In search of Kin, 20 years on. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Floral displays blossom ahead of National Day. ecns.cn
(2025-09-20). Trump, Charles and Starmer: a successful state visit steadies an uncertain premiership. |
(2025-09-20). Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) / United States of America: Sanctions against Palestinian civil society organisations must stop now! fidh.org
(2025-09-20). Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies. |
(2025-09-20). The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence ‚àí what the data shows. |
(2025-09-20). Nuclear in your backyard? Tiny reactors could one day power towns and campuses — but community input will be key. |
(2025-09-20). China always works as a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development: FM. ecns.cn
(2025-09-20). Iraq: Accompaniment and Walking Beside Families of the Missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Thailand: Arbitrary detention, conviction and sentencing of seven pro-democracy activists. fidh.org
(2025-09-20). China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US. |
(2025-09-20). Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas. |
(2025-09-20). New website tracks how Pennsylvania's $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent. |
(2025-09-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC reiterates call to release hostages after release of distressing video. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Are Trump and Maduro secretly friends? Smoke mirrors in 47's win-win game in Venezuela. strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-20). 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2025-09-20). South African men may now take their wife's surname — why traditional leaders are upset. |
(2025-09-20). Exclusive: Indonesia Travelogue. tehrantimes.com
(2025-09-20). Why Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates will likely spread to other conservative states. |
(2025-09-20). Bolsonaro conviction breaks Brazil's record of handing impunity to coup plotters and may protect its democracy from military interference. |
(2025-09-20). Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong — and how to fix it. |
(2025-09-20). La crisi dei Shinawatra e il nuovo corso della Thailandia: prospettive politiche ed equilibri regionali. strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-20). Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). A cold shock to ease the burn ‚àí how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout. |
(2025-09-20). Antisemitism on campus is a real problem ‚àí but headlines and government-proposed solutions don't match the experience of most Jewish students. |
(2025-09-20). Syria: For families of the missing, it is answers, not time, that will heal the pain. icrc.org
(2025-09-20). Vaccine death and side effects database relies on unverified reports — and Trump officials and right-wing media are applying it out of context. |
(2025-09-20). Intervision: Russia's bid to rival Eurovision song contest — but with more conservative values. |
moroccoworldnews.com (2025-09-19). Amnesty International Condemns Political Economy Enabling Israel's Genocide
Amnesty International has issued a stark warning that Israel's prolonged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, its decades-long unlawful occupation of Palestinian territories, and its entrenched apartheid system are being sustained by a global network of states, institutions, and corporations. | | The organization's new briefing identifies urgent measures that governments and companies must take to end their complicity in the ongoing genocide against humanity.
middleeasteye.net (2025-09-19). More than 800,000 in Gaza City face 'catastrophe' as Israel deepens invasion
Hundreds of thousands of families are crammed in city's centre as bombardment rocks southern and northern parts. | | Heavy air strikes and remotely detonated robot explosions rocked the southern parts of the city late on Thursday and into Friday morning.
thejakartapost.com (2025-09-19). Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact
The enhanced defense ties come as Gulf Arab states grow increasingly wary about the reliability of the United States as their longstanding security guarantor. Israel's attack on Qatar last week heightened those concerns.