2025-09-21: News Headlines


Binoy Kampmark (2025-09-21). Clear Conclusions: A UN Commission finds Israel Responsible for Genocide in Gaza. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Yet another blistering addition to the ghoulish accounts of cruelty regarding the ongoing actions of Israel in Gaza made its appearance on September 16. It came in the form of a report by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, a lashing publication …

Web Desk (2025-09-21). The growing consensus that Israel is committing genocide. gnnhd.tv A United Nations commission published a 72-page report on Tuesday that concluded Israel has committed a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. "It is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set fo…

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-09-21). Imagine There Was A Violent Cult Committing Atrocities With Impunity. thealtworld.com Imagine there was a violent cult that used scriptures from an ancient religion to convince its followers to do evil things. | Imagine the cult was given its own state. | Imagine the cult was given machine guns, tanks and war planes. | Imagine the cult obtained nuclear weapons. | Imagine the cult started committing genocide against the indigenous people who'd been living in the area where the cult's state was established. | Imagine the cult had huge branches in the most powerful nation on earth, and the powerful nation defended the cult no matter what it did. | Imagine the cult flipped out and started relentlessly…

via Oakland People's Arms Embargo (2025-09-21). 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…

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). 34 Gazans killed as Israel presses on with assault. tribune.com.pk Israel's military kept up its assault on Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that left 34 Palestinians dead, according to Gazan health authorities. | The assault came as 10 countries including Australia, Belgium, Britain and Canada are scheduled to formally recognize an independent Palestinian state on Monday, ahead of the annual leaders' gathering at the UN General Assembly. | Israel's intensified military demolition campaign targeting high-rise buildings in Gaza City began this week alongside a ground assault. Its forces, whic…

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). At least 60 Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies Gaza City offensive. tribune.com.pk Israel's military kept up its assault on Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians, according to Gazan health authorities. | The assault came as 10 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Britain and Canada, are scheduled to formally recognise an independent Palestinian state on Monday, ahead of the annual leaders' gathering at the UN General Assembly next week. | Israel's intensified military demolition campaign targeting high-rise buildings in Gaza City began this week alongside a ground assault…

Editor (2025-09-21). Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza, At Least 83 Palestinians Killed Over 24 Hours. scheerpost.com

Juan Cole (2025-09-21). 76 Years after Colonial Britain Scheduled a Palestinian State, UK to Recognize Palestine. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Nadeem Badshah at The Guardian reports that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to recognize a Palestinian state today, Sunday. Spain, Norway and Ireland took this step in May 2024 when Israel disregarded the International Court of Justice's preliminary injunction against continuing actions in Gaza that were plausibly genocidal, …


DJ Di- ¢ent (2025-09-21). 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…

Albany (2025-09-21). 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…

Reel Work Labor Film Festival (2025-09-21). Wednesday 9/24: Reel Work: Critical Voices On Gaza. indybay.org SEIU Local 521, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz…

Associated Press (2025-09-21). UK set to recognise Palestinian state despite US, Trump opposition. scmp.com The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state later on Sunday despite opposition from the US, after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza. | Though the anticipated move is largely symbolic, the UK hopes that it could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict in Gaza as well as help pave the way for a long-lasting peace.

albawaba (2025-09-21). List of countries that will recognize the State of Palestine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – So far, 11 countries have announced that they will be recognizing the State of Palestine today and tomorrow, along with the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which will be attended by a number of world leaders.UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock stressed that the two-state solution conference in New York could increase pressure on the Israeli government regarding the war in Gaza.The New Arab reported that out of the 193 member states of the international organization, at least 149 recognize the State of Palestine, which was declared by the late President Yasser Ara…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). As Gaza bleeds, protests reveal Israel's fractured leadership and moral decay. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Once again, Israelis have taken to the streets in protest, driven by the military's strategic failures in Gaza and the collapse of government policies.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). New Italy-based flotilla to join Sumud sailing for Gaza. tehrantimes.com The International Committee for Breaking the Siege of Gaza announced Sunday that a new wave of ships will set sail from southern Italy next Wednesday to challenge the blockade of the Palestinian enclave, adding to the efforts of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

A A (2025-09-21). Mantenere il predominio dell'escalation: Trump e l'influenza predominante degli "Israel Firsters" strategic-culture.su L'attacco alla squadra negoziale di Hamas riunita a Doha segna la fine di un'intera era — e "una nuova realtà " per il Qatar. | Segue nostro L'attacco contro il team negoziale di Hamas riunito a Doha per discutere la "proposta Witkoff Gaza" non è solo un'altra "operazione dell'IDF" da ignorare silenziosamente (come è stato fatto con la decapitazione di quasi tutto il gabinetto civile nello Yemen). | Segna piuttosto la fine di un'in…

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian statehood. tribune.com.pk Canada and Australia joined the UK in recognizing a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. | Britain said on Sunday it was recognising a Palestinian state after Israel failed to meet conditions including a ceasefire in the nearly two-year-old Gaza war. | "Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on X. | London's step aligns it with more than 140 other nations but will irk both Israel and its main ally the United States.

geo.tv (2025-09-21). US president to lead tributes at memorial for Charlie Kirk. geo.tv Charlie Kirk tee-shirts are sold near the State Farm Stadium as it prepares to host a memorial service on September 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. — AFPUS President Donald Trump and top officials in his administration will lead tributes to Charlie Kirk on Sunday at a stadium…

| Faiza Shah | (2025-09-21). Materialists review: love, money & the freedom of choice. tribune.com.pk We were raised on the story that love is pure, and that the noblest marriages are those untouched by calculation. Films, songs and books tell us to seek companionship for the heart, not for the wallet. Most Pakistani elders tell us to be more practical — meaning marry for social and financial stability. Fairy tales assure us that love alone can weather every storm. Yet reality has shown again and again that old blasé saying is true: when poverty knocks on the door, love flies out the window. This proverb has origins not in one corner of the world; it is traced back to African, Serbian and German c…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). IranPharma expo attracts 743 companies from 28 countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The 10th IranPharma Exhibition, the largest specialized pharmaceutical event in Iran, will take place in Tehran from September 24 to 26, bringing together 743 companies from 28 countries.

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-09-21). Police arrest two suspects in camel amputation case in Sukkur. gnnhd.tv Camel was reportedly tortured for trespassing into another landlord's field and drank water from it…

albawaba (2025-09-21). From Nepal to Peru: Gen Z protesters clash with police in Lima. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A group of young people calling themselves "Generation Z" have taken to the streets in Peru to protest against the government, AFP reported. Hundreds of anti-government protesters clashed with the police in the capital Lima on Saturday.Demonstrators attacked the police officers using stones and sticks, while policemen fired tear gas to disperse the protesters. Around 500 people joined the protests against organized crime and corruption in public office, in the city center in Lima, under heavy police presence.üáµüá™ Perú se levanta y resiste contra la…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA seen as gateway to ASEAN exports. jagonews24.com Bangladesh's trade with Malaysia remains heavily imbalanced, but business leaders and policymakers say a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could unlock new opportunities in Malaysia and across ASEAN.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Iran, Pakistan expand flights with new air services agreement. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Pakistan have expanded direct air connections following the signing of a new air transport cooperation agreement during President Masoud Pezeshkian's recent visit to Islamabad.

geo.tv (2025-09-21). Iran says cooperation with IAEA suspended after European move on UN sanctions. geo.tv International Atomic Energy Agency logo and Iranian flag is seen in this illustration taken June 16, 2025. — ReutersUNSC votes to re-impose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme.Sanctions will be renewed and take effect on September 28.European powers's action undermines IAEA…

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-09-21). Asia Cup: Pakistan to face India in high-voltage clash today. gnnhd.tv Match will start at half past seven in the evening…

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). NYC readies for record Climate Week. tribune.com.pk When Climate Week kicks off on Sunday in New York City, it will mark the event's biggest year yet — with organisers reporting a record number of companies participating and more events than ever to attend. | Almost no one had expected this response in a year that has seen the event's host country — and the world's wealthiest — set to a climate-denying agenda of boosting fossil fuels, rolling back pollution regulation and defunding US science and climate action. | Organisers of Climate Week even wondered, "Would people show up?" said Climate Group Chief Executive Officer Helen Clarkson. | "Act…

Nick Turse (2025-09-21). Unnamed Pentagon Officials Ridicule Hegseth's Plan to Stop War Department Leaks. theintercept.com Three current Pentagon officials decried a new War Department policy designed to restrict press freedom. Under new rules, the Department of War said it would forbid reporters from gathering any information that had not been approved for release and would revoke press credentials from any journalists who did not obey. | A 17-page document laying out the new guidelines says that journalists who wish to report from the Pentagon must sign agreements restricting their movement in the building and stipulating that they will not obtain or possess unauthorized material. | "DoW remains committed to transparency to prom…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Iran's Esmaeili claims gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Saeid Esmaeili of Iran won a gold medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). DOE restarts Asiatic cheetah preservation plan after 6 years halt. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has resumed the implementation of the national project to protect Asiatic cheetahs after a six-year hiatus.

Jothsaïna PIERRE (2025-09-21). 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 (…) | – |

____ (2025-09-21). Unveiling Origins: The Importance of Sharing Donor-Conceived Stories. devdiscourse.com A new survey from New Zealand points to the importance of transparency in families with donor-conceived children. Among the 86% of parents who disclose this information, same-sex and single parents are leading the charge in openness.

| agencies | (2025-09-21). Indians miffed as Trump imposes $100k H-1B visa fee. tribune.com.pk The Trump administration's new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas in the United States goes into effect Sunday, prompting some big tech companies to warn visa holders to stay in the US or quickly return. | The change could deal a big blow to the technology sector that relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China. Since taking office in January, Trump has kicked off a wide-ranging immigration crackdown, including moves to limit some forms of legal immigration. | The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry a day earlier, saying a…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Bangladesh's leather industry missing out on 80% of its potential. jagonews24.com For over a decade, Bangladesh's leather industry has been unable to breach the $1.0 billion annual export threshold — a ceiling that sector leaders and economists attribute to chronic compliance failures, underinvestment, and systemic inefficiencies.

| Our Correspondent | (2025-09-21). Seven terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR. tribune.com.pk Security forces killed seven terrorists, including three Afghan nationals, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, the military said on Sunday. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on September 20 after reports of the presence of what it called Indian-sponsored Khwarij belonging to Fitna al Khwarij. | "During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location and resultantly, seven Indian-sponsored Khwarij including three Afghan national Khwarij and two suicide bombers were sen…

Hikers for Palestine (2025-09-21). Sunday 9/21: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond…

Brian Berletic (2025-09-21). Europe is Not Trying To Prompt US Involvement in Ukraine It's Selling Wider European Involvement to Europe's Public. thealtworld.com ‚ñ™Ô∏èThe stated US plan is for Europe to take on vastly more costs and consequences for the …

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). Trump cautions 'bad things' ahead if Bagram air base not handed back. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened "bad things" would happen to Afghanistan if it does not give back control of the Bagram air base to the United States, and declined to rule out sending in troops to retake it. | "If Afghanistan doesn't give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN," Trump said in a Truth Social post. | Trump said on Thursday that the United States had sought to regain control of the base used by American forces following the attacks of September 11, 2001. He told reporters on Friday that he was speaking with Afghani…

geo.tv (2025-09-21). 'Fast and furious': H-1B workers abroad race to US as Trump order sparks dismay, confusion. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-09-21). US deal on Bagram air base 'not possible', says Taliban official. geo.tv Parked vehicles are seen in Bagram air base, after American troops vacated it, in Parwan province, Afghanistan July 5, 2021. — ReutersBagram was largest air base in Afghanistan.US, Nato troops chaotically pulled in July 2021.US has warned of "bad things" if base not returned.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Israeli drone strike kills three children and their father in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon. tehrantimes.com On Sunday, Israel killed three children and their father in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, when a drone strike hit a motorcycle just as a family car passed by.

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). RU suspends admissions under ward quota amid student protests. jagonews24.com Rajshahi University administration announced the suspension of admissions under the controversial "ward quota" system early Sunday , following escalating protests and violent clashes on campus.

Abdullah Jallow (2025-09-21). Former Pagan Detesting Lying, Refraining in Fear That Even Closest Allies Would Reject His Lies. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. An Instance of a Former Pagan Detesting Lying, Refraining From Lying, Fearing Even Closest Allies Will Reject Their Lies — So Muslims, Especially Seekers of Knowledge, Must Shun This Evil of Lying, And Never Keep Quiet About a Lying Ally. Abdullah Bin Abbas, …

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2025-09-21). 'Switch off your phones and sleep', India captain tells team before Pakistan clash. gnnhd.tv India prevailed in politically-charged Group A match last week but their players refused to shake hands with their Pakistan opponents after match…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Iranian researchers continue to trend upward in world's top 2% list. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The latest international data shows that the presence of Iranian researchers in the top two percent list of the world based on citation indicators continues to trend upward, indicating an improvement in the quality of the country's scientific production.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Russian Red Cross thanks IRCS for sympathy with quake survivors. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In response to the message of sympathy sent by the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society following the severe earthquake in eastern Russia, the head of the Russian Red Cross expressed his appreciation for the sympathy and moral support of the IRCS.

Jeff Cohen (2025-09-21). 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…

Angela (2025-09-21). Saturday 9/20: Virtual screening of the film "Palestine: The Reality" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xlKU…

geo.tv (2025-09-21). India's school of maharajas now educating new elite. geo.tv This photograph taken on August 13, 2025 shows a general view of the main building at the Mayo College school in Ajmer, India. — AFPAJMER: Stepping through the gates of India's Mayo College is like journeying back 150 years. Yet, the school that was once reserved for princes now…

EDWIN (2025-09-21). Water dept uses prestigious award to encourage development. sanews.gov.za Water dept uses prestigious award to encourage development | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has encouraged the Water Research Commission and other stakeholders to use the prestigious World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) Award recognising Douglas Weir as the best and historical irrigation structure globally. | This also a springboard for the improvement of the lives of the local community, particularly with regards to water supply and dignified sanitation. | Majodina, together with Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, and Water Research Commission delegates, handed over the WHIS Award to t…

EDWIN (2025-09-21). President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to UNGA80. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to UNGA80 | President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York from 23 to 29 September 2025. | To be held under the theme: "Better together: 80 Years and more for peace, development and human rights", this landmark session coincides with the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter. | President Ramaphosa will use this critical platform to advance a progressive agenda for a more just, peaceful and equitable world order. | Advancing a vision for peace an…

| Abdur Razzaq | (2025-09-21). Born into risk: the hidden cost of cousin marriages in K-P. tribune.com.pk Seven-year-old Muhammad Aban, from a poor family and currently admitted to Benazir Children's Hospital in Mardan (BCHM), longs to play with other children but is too weak due to complications from thalassaemia. | Diagnosed when he was just 11 months old, he needs two to three blood transfusions every week to survive. His mother, Aneela Bibi, says he has spent much of his childhood in hospitals undergoing treatment. Aban's 11-year-old elder brother also suffers from the same disease and has survived only because of regular blood donations, she shares. | "First, we would ask relatives and neighbours, and then my…

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). India PM calls for local products amid strained US trade ties. tribune.com.pk Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a public address on Sunday asked citizens to stop using foreign-made products and instead use local ones, pushing for a self-reliant campaign when trade ties with the United States have soured. | After US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imported Indian goods, Modi has been urging use of "Swadeshi", or made-in-India goods. His supporters have started campaigns to boycott American brands including McDonald's, Pepsi and Apple, which are hugely popular in India. | Read More: The US reset in South Asia | "A lot of products we use daily are foreign made, we just…

EDWIN (2025-09-21). SA, US strength trade relations. sanews.gov.za SA, US strength trade relations | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has held talks with United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, in Washington DC, as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's directive to strengthen economic ties with South Africa's key trade partner. | The meeting, which followed three days of technical discussions between senior officials from both sides, focused on priority issues in the bilateral trade relationship. | Tau and Greer agreed on a roadmap to guide future engagements towards concluding ongoing processes. | "I will be briefing President Cyril Ramap…

| Web Desk | (2025-09-21). Sindh faces Indus flood, Punjab stays calm. tribune.com.pk The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore on Sunday reported a medium flood at the Indus River's Kotri Barrage in lower Sindh, while Guddu and Sukkur remain at low flood levels. | According to the latest data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the Indus at Kotri is likely to stay at medium flood level until the end of September. Water levels at Guddu and Sukkur show a gradual decline as the river flows downstream from Punjab into Sindh. | River Sutlej at Ganda Singh Wala is also experiencing a medium flood, while Suleimanki and Islam headworks remain at low flood levels. Both major reservoirs…

| News Desk | (2025-09-21). Asia Cup 2025: India opt to bowl against Pakistan. tribune.com.pk India captain Suryakumar Yadav has won the toss and decided to bowl first in the crunch clash against Pakistan on Sunday. | The Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025 is being played in the wake of handshake and match-referee controversies. | As expected, Pakistan made two changes in their playing XI with Faheen Ashraf and Husain Talat in for Khuhdil Shah and Hasan Nawaz. | Meanwhile, India also made two changes to their side with Bumrah and Varun back in the playing XI. | Like the previous game, neither captains shake hands after the toss. | Pakistan cancelled its pre-match press conference on Saturday, with t…

A A (2025-09-21). Poles are tired of financing welfare for Ukrainians. strategic-culture.su By Artur CIECHANOWICZ | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "Poland's Ukraine policy should be pragmatic, reflecting Ukraine's attitude…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Met Museum's tiny clay figurine reveals ancient origins of the mighty Hyrcanian tiger. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A seemingly unremarkable clay fragment, housed for decades in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collections, has been identified as a landmark archaeological discovery. New research confirms the artifact is one of the oldest known depictions of a tiger, reshaping the history of the animal's role in Iranian art and culture.

A a (2025-09-21). Orologi di guerra che battono l'ora giusta due volte al giorno. strategic-culture.su Come l'Inghilterra e gli Stati Uniti hanno distrutto la capacità difensiva dell'Italia | Segue nostro ´Non siamo pronti né a un attacco russo né a un attacco di qualunque altra nazione — lo sostengo da tempo. Dobbiamo mettere il Paese nella condizione di difendersi se un pazzo decidesse di attaccarci: non parlo solo di Putin, ma di chiunque. Non siamo pronti perché negli ultimi vent'anni non abbiamo investito adeguatamente ne…

tn.ai (2025-09-21). Iranian President Calls for Tech-Led Economy Inspired by BRICS, SCO. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's economic future depends on building a post-oil economy rooted in technological progress, scientific innovation, and lessons drawn from international partners, particularly the BRICS and the SCO members.

Direct Action Everywhere (2025-09-21). Animal Rights Activists March in Petaluma During Felony Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Activists rally in support of an Animal Bill of Rights at Penry Park in Petaluma on Saturday, September 20, 2025. (Credit: Direct Action Everywhere) | Felony defendant Zoe Rosenberg spoke before the march about the right to rescue animals from abuse.

LVP (2025-09-21). 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.

tn.ai (2025-09-21). IRGC Warns of Iran's Fierce Response to New Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any new act of aggression or miscalculation by enemies -particularly Israel or the US- will face a "decisive, crushing and regret-inducing" response.

| AFP | (2025-09-21). Fritz topples Alcaraz as Team World surge into Laver Cup lead. tribune.com.pk American Taylor Fritz shocked world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 as Team World swept all four matches at the Laver Cup on Saturday to power into the lead in the global tennis event. | Fritz, ranked fifth in the world, notched his first victory over the Spanish superstar after three previous defeats, including in the semi-finals at Wimbledon this year. | Australian Alex De Minaur and Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo added singles victories and De Minaur teamed with Alex Michelsen to win the doubles to give captain Andre Agassi's team a 9-3 lead over Team Europe. | The first team to 13 points will lift the…

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tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Mohmadi takes silver at 2025 World Wrestling Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Alireza Mohmedi lost to Serbian wrestler Aleksandr Komarov 4-3 in the final bout of 87kg at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Jamaat's 'silent army': Half a million women join to reshape electoral landscape. jagonews24.com In a bold and unprecedented electoral gambit, Jamaat-e-Islami is deploying its vast, grassroots women's wing as a central pillar of its strategy for the upcoming national elections signalling a seismic shift in Bangladesh's political calculus.

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). RU teachers, staff on daylong strike over 'attack' on pro-VC. jagonews24.com Teachers, officials, and employees of Rajshahi University are observing a full-day strike on Sunday, September 21, in protest against the "attack" on a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and several faculty members during a demonstration over the reinstatement of the ward quota system.

| Asif Mehmood | (2025-09-21). Restoration of Islamic Summit Minar begins in Lahore. tribune.com.pk The Islamic Summit Minar at Charing Cross, Lahore, built to commemorate the historic 1974 summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has entered its first-ever restoration phase after more than five decades. | The Punjab government has included the monument in its cultural preservation policy, pledging to restore it to its original form as a symbol of Muslim unity and a milestone in Pakistan's foreign policy history. | Punjab Secretary Tourism, Dr Ehsan Bhutta, visited the site with officials of the Communication and Works Department and the Department of Archaeology, who briefed him on the techn…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Ansarullah leader warns attempts to 'neutralize' Yemen will fail. tehrantimes.com Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi marked Yemen's September 21 revolution by praising "our people's patience and sacrifice," linking it to steadfast support for Palestine.

Regina Ip (2025-09-21). Hong Kong doubles down on innovation and accountability for its future. scmp.com In his most comprehensive policy address yet, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu mapped out dozens of policy measures to boost Hong Kong's hub economy, help small and medium enterprises, shore up the property market, promote tourism, develop new tech-based industries, raise fertility and train talent, just to name a few. | However, the emphasis on the economy should not divert attention from the key reforms outlined in Lee's address, which — if successfully implemented — would have a…

Editor (2025-09-21). The Right Wages Its Own Cancel Culture War. scheerpost.com By Lee Fang / |

| Web Desk | (2025-09-21). PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's commitment for peace, stability in region. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peace, stability and progress in the region. He said, Islamabad was prepared to move beyond recent hostilities with India but insisted that any dialogue must be based on equality and fairness. | Speaking at a gathering of overseas Pakistanis in London, the premier announced that a ceasefire had come into effect after a four-day military conflict, declaring that Islamabad retaliated with a befitting reply to India for its unjust aggression. | "We want peace, we want progress, we want prosperity, and we want the eradication of unemployme…

| Nabil Tahir | (2025-09-21). The electric question. tribune.com.pk The afternoon sun beats down on Karachi's Shahrah-e-Faisal as traffic locks into yet another jam. In an old sedan, a driver taps the steering wheel, eyes fixed on the blinking fuel gauge. At more than Rs. 270 a litre, every refill feels heavier than the last. A few lanes over, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) glides forward almost noiselessly, its driver unbothered by the stop-and-go grind, knowing most of the ride will cost only a fraction in electricity. | This quiet contrast says a lot about where Pakistan finds itself. In cities like Karachi and Lahore, congestion is a way of life and the rising pr…

SIU HIN LEE China-US Solidarity Network (2025-09-21). 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.

tn.ai (2025-09-21). Iran's Foreign Minister Denies Report of Talks with Trump Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denied reports of a recent conversation with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy to US President Donald Trump, saying messages between Tehran and Washington are exchanged indirectly or directly when necessary.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). A day in Bali where adventure meets serenity. tehrantimes.com BALI (Indonesia) – Bali, an island whose name is inseparably linked with both serenity and adventure, revealed the many faces of its nature and culture on the second day of our media tour.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Girls' U16 basketball team: nothing short of inspirational. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a heart-stopping final at the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup Division B in Seremban, Malaysia, Iranian girls came within a single point of glory, falling 67-66 to India in a game that could have marked their historic promotion to Division A.

Snookie (2025-09-21). 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…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Palestine recognition: A charm offensive or genuine shift? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The recognition of Palestine as an independent state by several other Western countries marks a significant milestone, underscoring the enduring resilience and steadfast resistance of the Palestinian people amid ongoing Israeli brutality. However, this diplomatic shift appears driven less by genuine humanitarian concern and more by mounting domestic and international pressure.

Anthony Watts (2025-09-21). Arctic Sea Ice Minimum 2025: Another Year, Another Non-Event. wattsupwiththat.com The ice, in other words, is still there — stubbornly refusing to cooperate with climate apocalypse narratives.

albawaba (2025-09-21). Israel closes King Hussein Bridge, passengers return to Jordan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After being reopened following a 2-day closure, Israel closed the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Crossing) and forced passengers and the buses carrying them to return to Jordan.Earlier, Jordan's Bridges Security Department of the Public Security Directorate announced the reopening of the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Crossing) to passenger traffic on Sunday, Sept. 21.The King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Karameh crossing, has been closed since Thursday afternoon following the shooting attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.According to Al Mamlaka's Sunday report, Jordan reopened the King Hussein Bri…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Sept. 21 Revolution: A watershed moment in Yemen's ties with Iran, Palestine, and multipolar world. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — The September 21st Revolution in 2014 marks a historic turning point in the Yemeni landscape. It was not merely a protest movement against corruption and marginalization, but rather a radical shift in the structure of power and national sovereignty, repositioning Yemen on the regional and international geopolitics.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Evidence of life and industry discovered at Tepe Sialk. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— In the fourth season of the excavation of Tepe Sialk in Kashan, central Iran, some workshops have been selected as the focus of research; a continuation of last year's excavations with the aim of more accurately and deeply understanding the newest layers of the site. So far, valuable findings have been obtained from these sections.

| Web Desk | (2025-09-21). President, PM call for global unity to uphold peace, justice. tribune.com.pk President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the principles of peace and justice. | In separate messages issued on the International Day of Peace, observed on Sunday (today), they urged the international community to prioritise dialogue, cooperation and development over confrontation. | President Zardari said Pakistan is ready to play a positive role in establishing a peaceful, just and sustainable world, adding that the country's contribution to global and regional peace and stability is acknowledged internationally. | Prime Minister Shehbaz…

Reuters (2025-09-21). 'It's tragic': H-1B workers rushing back to US liken panic to Covid-era madness. scmp.com Panic, confusion and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown. | Tech companies and banks sent urgent memos to employees, advising them to return before a deadline of 12.01am US Eastern Time on Sunday and telling them not to leave the country.

Editor (2025-09-21). Trump's New Restrictions on Pentagon Reporters 'Should Alarm Every American'. scheerpost.com Pete Hegseth speaking with attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. (by Gage Skidmore) | Wikimedia Commons | By Jon Queally / Journalists and defenders of press freedom are expressing alarm and condemnation after the Pentagon, under the command of President

Jothsaïna PIERRE (2025-09-21). 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 (…) | – |

T.J. Coles (2025-09-21). Resisting Capitalism, the French Way. counterpunch.org Wednesday, September 10th. Demonstrators of all ages used their bodies, vehicles, and street furniture to grind the gears of French capitalism to a halt. Eight days later, they were back at it. The direct actions opposed the government of President Emmanuel Macron. According to Spear's wealth management magazine, Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have an […] | To read this article, log in
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EDWIN (2025-09-21). Over 100 suspects arrested during crime prevention outreach in Mthatha. sanews.gov.za Over 100 suspects arrested during crime prevention outreach in Mthatha | The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster's Crime Prevention Outreach in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has resulted in the arrest of more than 100 suspects. | The programme, led by JCPS Ministers, included community engagements, school visits, raids on liquor outlets, stop-and-search operations, roadblocks, and parolee compliance inspections. | On Friday, various government departments, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Correctional Services, the Department of Home Affairs, and municipal traffic services,…

Leon Kunstenaar (2025-09-21). 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…

Global Voices (2025-09-21). Ghosts of E. Germany's Stasi: How technology is used to supercharge Monitoring and Control. juancole.com Written byTactical Tech Written bySafa This article was written by Safa for the series "Digitized Divides" and originally published on tacticaltech.org. An edited version is republished by Global Voices under a partnership agreement. ( Globalvoices.org ) — Surveillance, monitoring, and control have been used historically and continue to be used currently under the guise of …

Jothsaïna PIERRE (2025-09-21). 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. (…) | – |

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Education quota admissions for class XI suspended. jagonews24.com The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has suspended admissions under the 'education quota' for class XI in the 2025—26 academic year, following a High Court stay order.

____ (2025-09-21). Kerala's Rising Tide: Surge in Narcotics Cases Alarms Authorities. devdiscourse.com Kerala is experiencing a significant surge in narcotics cases, reaching an unprecedented number this year and exceeding figures from previous years. The excise department reported 8,622 NDPS cases registered by August, reflecting both an escalation in drug inflow and intensified enforcement measures.

albawaba (2025-09-21). Prank ends in tragedy: Man kills his friend after throwing knife at him in Iraq. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Iraq recently witnessed a tragic incident when a man mistakenly killed his colleague by throwing a knife at him while they were joking together at their workplace. A video flooding social media captured the incident in question, showing that the colleague was trying to playfully throw an object at the man when he reacted and threw a knife, which lodged into his chest. Local reports revealed later that the man had passed away.According to Iraqi channel UTV, the incident occurred at a workplace in the city of Basra.Caution: Disturbing footage below.Prank ends in tragedy: Man kills his friend after th…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Restoration and strengthening operations of Zangoleh Dome start. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Head of Damghan Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department Mojtaba Akbarpour gave news of restoration and strengthening operations of Zangoleh Dome in Damghan, Semnan province.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace to reopen museums in phases from Sept. 23. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Tehran, will begin reopening its museums and historic buildings in stages starting Sept. 23, the site's director said on Sunday.

____ (2025-09-21). Kochi Metro Pioneers Freight Service to Boost Business Connectivity. devdiscourse.com Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is set to unveil a freight service designed to emulate the existing system in place with the Delhi Metro, according to KMRL officials. The service will operate during non-peak hours focusing on non-perishable, packaged goods, ensuring minimal disruption to passenger services.

| SHABBIR MIR | (2025-09-21). Italy funds advanced research labs in Gilgit-Baltistan. tribune.com.pk The Italian government has funded state-of-the-art laboratories at Karakoram International University (KIU) in Gilgit and the University of Baltistan (UOB) in Skardu, marking a major boost for scientific research in northern Pakistan, officials said. | The facilities, part of the "Water for Development" project jointly implemented by EvK2CNR and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aim to strengthen research on water quality, glaciology, agriculture, and livestock, according to Arif Hussain, project in-charge. | Italian and Pakistani experts with students and faculty at the inauguration of new rese…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Public Admin Secretary transferred to Planning Commission. jagonews24.com Senior Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman, who had been serving on a contractual basis at the Ministry of Public Administration, has been transferred as a Member of the Planning Commission with the rank of Senior Secretary.

EDWIN (2025-09-21). Government commits to fighting GBVF. sanews.gov.za Government commits to fighting GBVF | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities says the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remains one of the most urgent human rights and social justice challenges facing South Africa. | "Too many victims and survivors continue to encounter barriers when seeking justice, ranging from stigma and secondary victimisation to slow judicial processes and a lack of adequate support services. | "Access to justice for victims and survivors of GBVF is not only a constitutional right but also a moral imperative. | "It demands that victims and survivor…

| Reuters | (2025-09-21). H-1B workers rush back to US as Trump visa order triggers confusion. tribune.com.pk Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown. | Tech companies and banks sent urgent memos to employees, advising them to return before a deadline of 12: 01 am US Eastern Time Sunday, and telling them not to leave the country. | A White House official on Saturday clarified that the order applied only to new applicants and not holders of existing visas or those seeking renewals, addressing some of the confusion ove…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Tourists at risk: Cox's Bazar lifeguards to cease operations. jagonews24.com Bangladesh's most vital tourist safety initiatives is on the verge of collapse. The Sea-Safe Lifeguard service, which has rescued hundreds of tourists from drowning along Cox's Bazar's world-famous beach, will cease operations on September 30 due to a severe funding shortfall…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Mahalaya marks the spiritual dawn of Durga Puja across Bangladesh. jagonews24.com Sanatan devotees across Bangladesh ushered in Mahalaya on Sunday with reverence and joy, marking the sacred beginning of Sharadiya Durgotsab, the grandest festival of the traditional Hindu faith.

A A (2025-09-21). To end the Ukraine war, recapture the spirit of Helsinki. strategic-culture.su By Zachary PAIKIN and George BEEBE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Helsinki Accords of 1975 show that an acceptable compromis…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). $81m seized in Philippines in landmark recovery from 2016 reserve heist. jagonews24.com In a major breakthrough in one of the world's most notorious cyber heists, Bangladeshi authorities have successfully seized $81 million in the Philippines — funds stolen from Bangladesh Bank in 2016 through a sophisticated SWIFT-based cyber fraud.

| Web Desk | (2025-09-21). DG ISPR visits Cadet College Palandri, lauded for army's sacrifices. tribune.com.pk Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited Cadet College Palandri, where he held a special session with students and faculty members. | According to an ISPR press release, the audience paid glowing tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces for inflicting a humiliating defeat on India in Marka-e-Haq and thanked the DG ISPR for giving comprehensive answers to their questions. | Speaking on the occasion, the Principal said the DG ISPR's words and resolve had further strengthened their morale. He emphasised that, as responsible citizens, it is essential to v…

geo.tv (2025-09-21). 'Bad things' will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram air base, says Trump. geo.tv Afghan soldiers stand guard at a checkpoint outside the U.S Bagram air base, on the day the last of American troops vacated it, Parwan province, Afghanistan, July 2, 2021.— ReutersUS is seeking to regain control of base used after 9/11.Trump…

Dan Bacher (2025-09-21). 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."

Phil Pasquini (2025-09-21). 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.

| Saleem Khaliq | (2025-09-21). Asia Cup turns into a cup of hatred. tribune.com.pk "You bowl very well, please accept this cricket bat as a gift from me." | You must remember when Virat Kohli gave a bat to Mohammad Amir in 2016. And if you've forgotten that, then surely you recall Kohli and Mohammad Rizwan's warm embrace after a match in 2021. In the past, whatever the state of Pakistan—India relations might have been, it never affected the cricketers on the field. But now things have reached a point where Indian cricketers have locked their dressing room doors just to avoid shaking hands with Pakistani players. | After their defeat in the war, the Indians are frustrated, and they're ve…

| Naveed Hussain | (2025-09-21). Rethinking global governance in a chaotic world. tribune.com.pk The UN Charter is based on the principle of sovereign equality of all member states. In practice, however, this ideal has been compromised. Power remains concentrated in the hands of a few, with the strongest nations bending the system to their will — and at their whim — giving rise to unilateralism, hegemonic ambitions, and a retreat into economic protectionism. These transgressions not only threaten global peace and stability but also undermine the credibility and authority of international institutions that were created to uphold collective governance. | There is a growing realisation that the e…

ACLU of Northern California (2025-09-21). 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…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). 12 die from dengue in a day. jagonews24.com Twelve people have died from dengue across the country in the past 24 hours, as of Sunday morning. During the same period, 740 patients were admitted to hospitals.

Rescue Pacifica (2025-09-21). Friday 9/19: Press Conf At KPFA: Pacifica KPFA's Non-Profit Status Suspended While KPFA Purges. indybay.org KPFA | 1929 MLK Drive | Berkeley…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Mass kidnap campaign in West Bank. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launch a mass kidnap campaign across the occupied West Bank, abducting many, including a mayor. The large-scale kidnap campaign started early Sunday with an unknown number of Palestinians kidnapped, including a former Arab Knesset member and former prisoners.

Phil Pasquini (2025-09-21). "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.

____ (2025-09-21). Reimagining Mythology: Volga's Feminist Lens. devdiscourse.com Volga, an esteemed Telugu writer and feminist thinker, insists that Indian mythology should be re-examined from a woman's perspective to illuminate historically neglected inner worlds. She emphasizes that her goal is not to challenge traditional texts but to reimagine them to highlight women's narratives.

| AFP | (2025-09-21). Pentagon imposes new curbs on media. tribune.com.pk The Pentagon has unveiled new restrictions on media covering the US military, requiring them to pledge not to disclose anything not formally authorized for publication and limiting their movements within the Department of War. | The new guidelines, laid out in a lengthy memo distributed to reporters on Friday, require them to sign an affidavit promising to comply — or risk losing their media credentials. | The move is the latest by the administration of President Donald Trump to control media coverage of his policies, and after he suggested that negative stories could be "illegal." | The Pentagon "remain…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Yunus leaves for NY tonight to attend UNGA session. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave for New York Sunday night to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Third Act, 350.org & climate partners (2025-09-21). Sunday 9/21: Climate Justice & Clean Energy Action Day – SF Bay Area & Beyond Actions. indybay.org Find an event near you: sunday.earth/events

Tesla Takedown (2025-09-21). Saturday 9/20: Sunnyvale: Protest. indybay.org Tesla dealership – sidewalk protest out in front | 750 E. El Camino Real | Sunnyvale, CA 94087…

____ (2025-09-21). Karnataka CM Mandates Swift Road Repairs Amidst Infrastructure Concerns. devdiscourse.com Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, has imposed a one-month deadline on the city's civic agency to repair all roads. Failure to meet this deadline will result in accountability measures for chief engineers.

| AFP | (2025-09-21). PSG star Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to win Ballon d'Or. tribune.com.pk Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati's chances of claiming a third straight women's prize hang in the balance. | The cream of world football will gather at the Theatre du Chatelet in central Paris to discover who will be the latest winners of an award dominated for so long by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. | Those two won the Ballon d'Or 13 times between them from 2008 to 2023, with last year finally marking the end of an era when the award went to Manchester City midfielder Rodri after…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Iran sends 1st TIR Carnet shipment to Kuwait via Shalamcheh border. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has exported its first TIR Carnet shipment to Kuwait through the Shalamcheh border crossing, marking a milestone in the country's regional trade expansion, the Khorramshahr Chamber of Commerce said.

albawaba (2025-09-21). Video: New $100k H-1B visa fee prompts Indian workers to leave plane. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Chaos erupted on an Emirates plane heading to India from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) after reports revealed it was reportedly delayed for three hours due to the newly implemented $100,000 fees for H-1B visa holders in the US. Indians on board left the plane after receiving a call from their employers. A video captured the incident in question, showing many concerned passengers on board the Emirates plane.US President Donald Trump signed the "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" proclamation on September 19, and it's set to take effect on September 21. The new policy spark…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Trump threatens Kabul over Bagram demand as Taliban rejects US return. tehrantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump warned Sunday that "BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!" unless Afghanistan "gives back" Bagram Air Base, also telling reporters the U.S. wants it "right away" and linking its value to proximity to western China.

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Govt head offer to Yunus under foreign influence not true: Nahid. jagonews24.com National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has denied claims that Professor Muhammad Yunus was offered the position of head of an interim government under the influence of domestic or foreign powers.

Lynda Carson (2025-09-21). Reporters must sign a "pledge" to cover news stories at the Pentagon. indybay.org World's most famous filing cabinet. The filing cabinet that used to be owned by Daniel Ellsberg's psychoanalyst that was broken into with a crowbar by three men led by former CIA agent E. Howard Hunt, known as the White House "plumbers". Daniel Ellsberg leaked "The Pentagon Papers."

Lynda Carson (2025-09-21). 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:…

A A (2025-09-21). La saudita Jizan e lo stretto conteso di Bab el Mandeb. strategic-culture.su Gli huthi yemeniti hanno organizzato a metà settembre 2025 un convegno mondiale dedicato alla pace, ma le bombe sioniste, che ogni giorno mietono morti, feriti e distruzioni non solo nella capitale, sbarrano la strada verso Sana'a, lasciando alcuni partecipanti a Jizan | Segue nostro Gli huthi yemeniti hanno organizzato a metà settembre 2025 un convegno mondiale dedicato alla pace, ma le bombe sioniste, che ogni giorno mietono morti, fer…

Aunt Lute Books (2025-09-21). Sunday 9/28: Wild Tongues Be Tamed: A Celebration of Fierce Feminist Voices. indybay.org Greenlining Institute | 360 14th Street | Oakland, CA 94612…

tn.ai (2025-09-21). Iran's Armed Forces Slam Ecuador's Blacklisting of IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces condemned Ecuador's decision to blacklist the IRGC as a "desperate, unlawful and illogical" move, warning Ecuador against aiding US and Israeli agendas at the expense of international law and regional stability.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Renewable capacity nears 3 GW, target lifted to 30 GW in 7th Plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's renewable power capacity is approaching 3.0 gigawatts (GW) and is forecast to reach 7.0 GW by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2026), according to a senior official from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).

____ (2025-09-21). Dramatic Recovery: Stolen Tempo Valued at Rs 22 Lakh Found. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have successfully recovered a stolen tempo valued at Rs 22 lakh.

Tribune News Service (2025-09-21). Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce 'don't want to have big, over-the-top wedding'. scmp.com Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will likely tie the knot in early 2026, with the pop superstar already planning the wedding as she simultaneously gears up for next month's release of her new album. | The Grammy winner is "still in the very early" stages of planning the hotly anticipated wedding, which is "likely going to be early next year", a source told Us Weekly.

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). RUCSU election to be held as scheduled, confirms CEC. jagonews24.com The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election will be held as scheduled, Chief Election Commissioner AF Najrul Islam has confirmed. He informed Jago News about this on Sunday (September 21) afternoon.

Anthony Watts (2025-09-21). Could a fully AI driven weather prediction system start a revolution in forecasting? wattsupwiththat.com "Aardvark reimagines current weather prediction methods offering the potential to make weather forecasts faster, cheaper, more flexible and more accurate than ever before…

____ (2025-09-21). Mystery of Dal Lake: Operation Sindoor's Explosive Legacy Unearthed. devdiscourse.com In a recent cleaning initiative at Dal Lake, officials uncovered remnants of a shell linked to the intense Operation Sindoor conducted in May. The unearthed remnants have been transferred to a nearby police station pending further investigation, authorities have confirmed.

ptcnews.tv (2025-09-21). $100,000 H-1B Visa fee for new applicants and not current holders, confirms White House amid confusion. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The White House clarified that the new USD 100,000 (over ‚Çπ88 lakh) H-1B visa application fee, introduced under President Donald Trump's directive, will apply only to fresh applications and not to petitions filed before September 21 (Sunday). Trump's order, titled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Non-immigrant Workers", which significantly raises the cost of H-1B applications, had triggered widespread concern and uncertainty among foreign workers—especially Indians, who account for the bulk of H-1B visa holders. | The clarification confirms that the steep fee will affect onl…

____ (2025-09-21). Telugu Techies in Turmoil: H-1B Visa Hike Sparks Diplomatic Call to Action. devdiscourse.com Telangana's Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, has voiced alarm over the steep hike in H-1B visa fees introduced by President Donald Trump's administration, warning of profound consequences for Telugu IT professionals in the United States.

____ (2025-09-21). Bihar's Political Storm: RJD Rally Controversy Explodes. devdiscourse.com In a politically charged environment in Bihar, the BJP has raised serious allegations against RJD workers at a recent 'Bihar Adhikar Yatra' event led by Tejashwi Yadav. The party claims that abuses were targeted at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother, intensifying pre-election tensions.

Freedom Socialist Party Bay Area (2025-09-21). Sunday 9/28: Women Scientists Speak Out for Feminism. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART; near Muni lines 5, 19, 31, 38, 49 | Wheelchair accessible entrance | Also on Zoom (Register: bit.ly/women-scientists-9-28)…

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). Trump claims he 'ended seven wars', demands seven Nobel Prizes. jagonews24.com US President Donald Trump has once again made claims about his foreign policy record, declaring at a weekend speech that he "ended seven wars" and deserves seven Nobel Peace Prizes in return.

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Urmia hosting grape festival. tehrantimes.com The eighth grape festival of Iran kicked off on September 12 in the northwestern city of Urmia and will conclude on September 22.

Abdullah Jallow (2025-09-21). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [97]. salaficentre.com The Shaikh, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: All praise is due to Allah; we seek His assistance and forgiveness, and we seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our souls and from the evils of our actions. Whomever Allah guides, there is none to misguide him, and whomever He allows to astray …

| AFP | (2025-09-21). Cyberattack hits European airports. tribune.com.pk Major European airports including Brussels, Berlin and London's Heathrow were Saturday hit by a cyberattack on check-in systems that caused cancellations and long delays for thousands of passengers. | Dublin and Cork airports in Ireland were also affected, Dublin airport said on X, adding that it was experiencing "minor impacts" from "a Europe-wide software issue". | According to aviation watchdog Eurocontrol, the airports were "reporting disruptions in IT systems related to passenger handling." | At least 10 flights were cancelled out of Brussels Airport and another 17 delayed by over an hour after the system…

Pete Dolack (2025-09-21). Sanctions Are Not Only Not an Alternative to War, They are More Deadly. counterpunch.org Increasingly, the United States and the European Union leverage their dominance in the world capitalist system to impose sanctions on other countries. Political leaders who impose these sanctions sometimes argue that sanctions are a "more humane" alternative to war. But that is not necessarily so. Sanctions are war by another name. | How deadly are sanctions? A study published in one of the world's most prestigious medical journals, The Lancet, finds that unilateral sanctions imposed by the U.S. and/or the EU have caused an average of 560,000 deaths per year since 1971. That is annual, not total. The Lancet study…

| Nabil Tahir | (2025-09-21). The handshake that never came. tribune.com.pk When Pakistan and India are scheduled to meet, the whole cricketing world takes notice. It is not just another fixture but the game with the most heat, the most noise, and the most eyes watching. Tickets disappear within hours, the stands are packed well before the first ball, and the streets around the stadium turn into a carnival of traffic and anticipation. | What happens on the field is often tense. There are stares, sharp words, even flashes of temper. But there has always been one moment that cools everything down. At the toss the captains shake hands, and at the end of the match the players do the same.

Joseph Trevithick (2025-09-21). Skunk Works Unveils Vectis Air Combat Drone That Puts A Premium On Stealth. twz.com Lockheed's new Collaborative Combat Aircraft, targeted to fly in two years, reflects a higher-end approach compared to types the USAF has selected so far.

| AFP | (2025-09-21). Messi brace lifts Miami in 3-2 MLS win over DC United. tribune.com.pk Superstar Lionel Messi scored two superb goals and created another as Inter Miami beat DC United 3-2 on Saturday to inch closer to an MLS Cup playoff berth. | Amid indications this week from sources close to the club that Messi is poised to sign a contract extension that would keep him in Miami at least through next year, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner showed just why the club and Major League Soccer are so keen to see him stay. | The 38-year-old now has 22 goals in 22 matches played this season. With his seventh double of the MLS season he moved to the top of the league scoring list, passing England's Sam…

albawaba (2025-09-21). Jordan reopens King Hussein Bridge following shooting incident. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jordan's Bridges Security Department of the Public Security Directorate announced on Saturday that the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Crossing) will reopen to passenger traffic on Sunday, Sept. 21, following the shooting attack that killed two 'Israeli' soldiers.According to Al Mamlaka, Jordan has reopened the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby Crossing) for passengers. However, cargo crossing will remain closed until further notice.Moreover, the Palestinian Crossings and Borders Administration announced that the bridge will operate until 1: 30 PM and that any changes to its hours will be announced.ÿ&szlig…

A A (2025-09-21). The US response to China's maritime warfare. strategic-culture.su To what extent would US maritime forces be willing to get involved? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the map war, the United St…

EDWIN (2025-09-21). SA, China to host Trade and Investment Promotion Conference. sanews.gov.za SA, China to host Trade and Investment Promotion Conference | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi will on Tuesday address the South Africa-China Trade and Investment Promotion Conference to be held at the Galagher Convention Center in Midrand, Johannesburg. | "The conference aims to foster strategic partnerships, enhance bilateral trade and explore investment opportunities between South Africa and China. | "It will also bring together senior business leaders and government representatives from China, and prominent South African companies across key sectors," said the Department of Trade,…

| Web Desk | (2025-09-21). PM Shehbaz to lead Pakistan at UNGA, meet Trump with Islamic leaders. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan's delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly in New York from September 22-26, where he is also slated to meet US President Donald Trump alongside other Islamic leaders, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. | The prime minister will be accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, cabinet members, and senior officials. | In his address to the General Assembly, the prime minister is expected to call on the international community to resolve long-standing situations of occupation and denial of self-determination in Indian Illegally…

EDWIN (2025-09-21). Macpherson welcomes blacklisting of 40 contractors. sanews.gov.za Macpherson welcomes blacklisting of 40 contractors | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the move by the department's entity, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), to blacklist 40 contractors from doing business with the department and its entities. | The blacklisting spans from June 2024 to date. Macpherson said this sends a clear signal that the department is serious about acting against non-performance and it means that these contractors are now prohibited from bidding for tenders or being awarded work by the department. | The Minister said this aligns with his…

albawaba (2025-09-21). Lebanese man develops robot to support Civil Defense teams. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Lebanese inventor Abbas Abdel Karim Diab, from the southern town of Jouaya, recently won the Excellence Award (gold medal) at the International Exhibition of Inventions and Innovations held in Canada (iCAN-2025) for his pioneering invention, ARIES, which aims to support civil defense and rescue teams in dangerous environments.This innovation is an autonomous exploration, intervention, and rescue system that relies on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies to support rescue teams. It represents a qualitative addition to Lebanon's global innovation journey.Diab pointed out that his idea began…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2025-09-21). 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…

Anthony Watts (2025-09-21). Hurricane Bloating Discovery No Global Warming Needed. wattsupwiththat.com The study found that hurricane size growth rates do not change much with global mean warming, though global temperatures continue to rise.

| Furqan Ali | (2025-09-21). Between empire & rebellion: the contradictions of Khushal Khan Khattak. tribune.com.pk History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This famous adage aptly frames the spirit of Warrior Poet: The Life, Times, and Legacy of Khushal Khan Khattak. History may not produce identical events, yet patterns of ambition, betrayal, resilience, and resistance echo across time. From the fall of empires to the struggles of nations, these recurring themes remind us that while contexts change, human nature rarely does. | The author known for his earlier work Forgotten Kings: The Story of the Hindu Shahi Dynasty, turns his lens toward one of the towering figures of Pashto literature and history: Khushal Khan…

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Industry Ministry unveils plan to boost SME exports through consortia, global market integration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has outlined new measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in boosting their exports, according to the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).

Abdullah Jallow (2025-09-21). The Mistaken Wise Man and The Dark Side of Some Possessors of Knowledge. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Mistaken Wise Man Yazid Bin Ameerah, who was one of the companions of Mu'adh Bin Jabal said: Whenever he (Mu'adh) sat in a meeting to give admonition, he would say: "Allah is a just arbiter; those who doubt would perish". One day …

| Inam Ul Haque | (2025-09-21). Pak-Saudi defence pact: an old brotherhood recast for a dangerous age. tribune.com.pk Years ago, I was meeting the Saudi Ambassador as my job while in service. He told me that during his pre-departure protocol meeting with the King, his majesty wagged his finger at him to emphasise the importance of Pak-Saudi ties. So, after decades of groundwork, that bilateralism has been at last formalised into a 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA)' signed by both sides in the Royal Court of Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on 17 September 2025. | The joint statement on the MOFA, Islamabad website describes the landmark Agreement purposed "to strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression. The agreemen…

geo.tv (2025-09-21). Trump's new H-1B order targets cheap foreign labour, puts India's tech industry at risk. geo.tv

tehrantimes (2025-09-21). Saravi ends four-year wait for gold: UWW. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Mohammadhadi Saravi ended a four-year wait to regain the title of world champion. He had his share of triumphs in the meantime ⚪ a gold at the Paris Olympics, to say the least ⚪ just not on this stage.

jagonews24 (2025-09-21). 9 more witnesses testify in court against Hasina, Rehana. jagonews24.com Nine more prosecution witnesses on Sunday gave depositions in three graft cases related to the allocation of three plots in the Purbachal area to ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, Sheikh Rehana's daughters Tulip Rizwana Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq, her son Radwan Mujib Siddiq, and several others.

aileen Teague, Assistant Professor, Department of International Affairs, Texas A&m University (2025-09-21). US touts collaborative plan to tackle Mexico's drug cartels — but initiative is met with denial and mistrust south of the border. | Aileen Teague

martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History, Newcastle University (2025-09-21). Trump, Charles and Starmer: a successful state visit steadies an uncertain premiership. | Martin Farr

rafael R. Ioris, Professor of Modern Latin America History, University of Denver (2025-09-21). Bolsonaro conviction breaks Brazil's record of handing impunity to coup plotters and may protect its democracy from military interference. | Rafael R. Ioris

SKWAWKBOX (2025-09-21). For first time ever Israel is right — but not for the reasons it thinks it is. skwawkbox.org

alexandra Jahn, Associate Professor of Atmospheric, Oceanic, Arctic Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder (2025-09-21). A walk across Alaska's Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data. | Alexandra Jahn

daniel Skerritt, Affiliated Researcher, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, University of British Columbia (2025-09-21). What the WTO's deal to curb fisheries subsidies means and what it could achieve. | Daniel Skerritt

beth Gazley, Professor of Nonprofit Management, Policy, Indiana University (2025-09-21). Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk's death — but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard. | Beth Gazley

art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton (2025-09-21). Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence ‚àí what the data shows. | Art Jipson

A a (2025-09-21). Da Ku Klux Klan ao terrorismo woke: a histórica violência Democrata. strategic-culture.su

douglas A. Stuart, Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria (2025-09-21). Trump renews push to end quarterly reporting — here's what that would mean. | Douglas A. Stuart

daniel O'brien, Lecturer, Department of Literature Film, Theatre Studies, University of Essex (2025-09-21). Robert Redford: ten great films from a brilliant career. | Daniel O'Brien

Jothsaïna PIERRE (2025-09-21). Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) / United States of America: Sanctions against Palestinian civil society organisations must stop now! fidh.org

terefe Gebreyesus, Lecturer, Griffith University (2025-09-21). Ethiopia's two bids at democracy have failed: what it will take to succeed. | Terefe Gebreyesus

verena K. Brà§ndle, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, International Studies, University of Birmingham (2025-09-21). Elon Musk's speech to far-right rally should have us all thinking about the power social media companies hold over our democracies. | Verena K. Brà§ndle

vitaly Kazakov, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Manchester (2025-09-21). Intervision: Russia's bid to rival Eurovision song contest — but with more conservative values. | Vitaly Kazakov

timothy Hearn, Senior Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Anglia Ruskin University (2025-09-21). Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find. | Timothy Hearn

laurie Archbald-pannone, Associate Professor of Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia (2025-09-21). Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 — a geriatrician explains the change. | Laurie Archbald-Pannone

____ (2025-09-21). Three spectators die of electrocution during kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district: Police. devdiscourse.com

jane Wright, Commissioning Editor, Arts & Culture, the Conversation (2025-09-21). A violent dystopian thriller, KPop Demon Hunters and an updated Ibsen play: what to see this week. | Jane Wright

joan Strassmann, Professor of Biology, Washington University in St. Louis (2025-09-21). For birds, flocks promise safety — especially if you're faster than your neighbor. | Joan Strassmann

aditi Verma, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering, Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan (2025-09-21). Nuclear in your backyard? Tiny reactors could one day power towns and campuses — but community input will be key. | Aditi Verma

samuel Farley, Senior Lecturer in Work Psychology, University of Sheffield (2025-09-21). How workplace bullying can affect your personality. | Samuel Farley

matt Motta, Assistant Professor of Health Law, Policy, Management, Boston University (2025-09-21). Vaccine death and side effects database relies on unverified reports — and Trump officials and right-wing media are applying it out of context. | Matt Motta

aaron Buss, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Tennessee (2025-09-21). Naming and categorizing objects is part of how young kids develop executive function skills — new research. | Aaron Buss

david Higgins, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2025-09-21). Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US. | David Higgins

Jothsaïna PIERRE (2025-09-21). Philippines: Baguio breaks ground on human rights defenders' protection national law must follow! fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-09-21). North Korea: Serious violations of rights of persons with disabilities underscored. fidh.org

taiwo Hassan Odugbemi, Lecturer in Economics, University of Abuja (2025-09-21). Nigeria scores well on electricity reform rankings, but power supply isn't affordable and reliable. Here's why. | Taiwo Hassan Odugbemi

petri Kajonius, Associate Professor, Personality Psychology, Lund University (2025-09-21). Lasting relief from depression after magic-mushroom treatment — new study. | Petri Kajonius

brian Downing, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Mississippi (2025-09-21). Suicide-by-chatbot puts Big Tech in the product liability hot seat. | Brian Downing

lynn Dicks, Professor of Ecology, University of Cambridge (2025-09-21). How farmers are finding greener ways to produce food, from East Anglia to Andhra Pradesh in India. | Lynn Dicks

wayne Unger, Associate Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University (2025-09-21). 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. | Wayne Unger

william Cornwell, Associate Professor of Cardiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2025-09-21). More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines. | William Cornwell

stefano Kaburu, Senior Lecturer in Conservation Biology, Nottingham Trent University (2025-09-21). Chimpanzees ingest more than the equivalent of one alcoholic drink a day — new research. | Stefano Kaburu

ryan Herzog, Associate Professor of Economics, Gonzaga University (2025-09-21). Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring. | Ryan Herzog

SKWAWKBOX (2025-09-21). VIDEO: Corbyn — 'I am absolutely determined Your Party will be founded and conference will happen'. skwawkbox.org

anindya Kundu, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Florida International University (2025-09-21). Why Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates will likely spread to other conservative states. | Anindya Kundu

Juliette Rousselot (2025-09-21). Nepal: Protesters demand integrity, rights, rule of law. fidh.org

maha Nassar, Associate Professor in the School of Middle Eastern, North African Studies, University of Arizona (2025-09-21). UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings — but symbolic action won't make statehood happen. | Maha Nassar

nomalanga Mashinini, Senior Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand (2025-09-21). Deepfakes and South African law: remedies on paper, gaps in practice. | Nomalanga Mashinini

Maxime Duriez (2025-09-21). Mali: International Criminal Court reparations hearing in Al Hassan case must recognise victims' gendered and intersectional harm. fidh.org

jamaica Cass, Director, Queen's-weeneebayko Health Education Partnership, Queen's University, Ontario (2025-09-21). How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real. | Jamaica Cass

jo Mackiewicz, Professor of Rhetoric, Professional Communication, Iowa State University (2025-09-21). 4 decades after the landmark book 'Alone in a Crowd,' women in the trades still battle bias — a professor-turned-welder reflects. | Jo Mackiewicz

sarah Pessin, Professor of Philosophy, University of Denver (2025-09-21). How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year — a Jewish studies scholar explains. | Sarah Pessin

marcelo Bigliassi, Assistant Professor, Florida International University (2025-09-21). A cold shock to ease the burn ‚àí how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout. | Marcelo Bigliassi

arie Perliger, Director of Security Studies, Professor of Criminology, Justice Studies, Umass Lowell (2025-09-21). Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas. | Arie Perliger

anthony Diala, Professor of African Legal Pluralism, Director, Centre For Legal Integration in Africa, University of the Western Cape (2025-09-21). South African men may now take their wife's surname — why traditional leaders are upset. | Anthony Diala

SKWAWKBOX (2025-09-21). Hind Rajab Foundation launches criminal complaints against Israeli war criminals in two countries… skwawkbox.org

mark a Gregory, Associate Professor, School of Engineering, Rmit University (2025-09-21). Optus Triple Zero outage has left 4 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong — and how to fix it. | Mark A Gregory

jonathan Larsen, Legal Technology Manager, Beasley School of Law Center For Public Health Law Research, Temple University (2025-09-21). New website tracks how Pennsylvania's $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent. | Jonathan Larsen

Hugo GABBERO (2025-09-21). India: Free Umar Khalid – Stop invoking counter-terrorism law to silence dissent. fidh.org

A A (2025-09-21). øQuo vadis, Alemania? Un obituario en doce tesis. strategic-culture.su

graham Wright, Associate Research Scientist, Maurice & Marilyn Cohen Center For Modern Jewish Studies, Brandeis University (2025-09-21). Antisemitism on campus is a real problem ‚àí but headlines and government-proposed solutions don't match the experience of most Jewish students. | Graham Wright

rahul Telang, Professor of Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University (2025-09-21). Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies. | Rahul Telang

julia R. Azari, Professor of Political Science, Marquette University (2025-09-21). The president as partisan warrior: Trump's rejection of traditional presidential statesmanship. | Julia R. Azari

ronald W. Pruessen, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Toronto (2025-09-21). 'We want to be offensive too' — Trump's Department of War move shows his flimsy grasp of history. | Ronald W. Pruessen

Editor (2025-09-21). Bob's Newswire: September 21, 2025. scheerpost.com

A A (2025-09-21). The Geostrategy behind the crisis in Nepal. strategic-culture.su

Jothsaïna PIERRE (2025-09-21). Thailand: Arbitrary detention, conviction and sentencing of seven pro-democracy activists. fidh.org

michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra (2025-09-21). Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit. | Michelle Grattan

ptcnews.tv (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…

jagonews24 (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.

Staff (2025-09-20). Exiled Swazi activists protest Trump deportation deal outside US embassy in South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org With slogans of "Down with Trump", "Down with imperialist agenda", Swaziland's pro-democracy activists exiled in South Africa protested outside the US embassy in Pretoria on September 19, condemning the Trump-King Mswati deportation deal. For an alleged USD 500 million, Africa's last absolute monarch, King Mswati III, reached a deal with US President Donald Trump allowing …

albawaba (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…

jagonews24 (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…

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Bosnia genocide survivors protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. aljazeera.com Bosnian survivors of genocide have protested Israel's genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). The problem with Bernie Sanders's 'it is genocide' admission. aljazeera.com The US senator recognises the genocide of the Palestinian people but ends up blaming them for it.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). LIVE: Israel kills 46 in Gaza since dawn, child dies of malnutrition. aljazeera.com Displaced Gaza City residents recount being chased by Israeli quadcopters after being forced to flee their shelters.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Doctors won't abandon patients at al-Shifa as Israel destroys Gaza City. aljazeera.com The hospital director, arrested and tortured by Israel, has just seen his brother and other family members killed.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Dispatch from Sumud Flotilla: Sailing into 'yellow zone' en route to Gaza. aljazeera.com The volunteers are just as determined despite the reality of the dangers they may face, Mauricio Morales writes.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). UK PM Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood before UNGA meeting. aljazeera.com Multiple recognitions are expected despite strong pushback from Israel and the US amid intensifying attacks on Gaza.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Week in Pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to protests in Peru. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-09-21). LIVE: Arsenal vs Manchester City — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Arsenal host City at the Emirates Stadium.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule. aljazeera.com Guinea's 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a 'yes' or 'no' vote on a new constitution.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). LIVE: India vs Pakistan — Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, news, score, photos and text commentary stream from the match in Dubai at 14: 30 GMT.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Is Türkiye Israel's next target in the Middle East? aljazeera.com Following Israel's Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Israel's regional ambitions.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Video: Jaguar numbers rise in Mexico amid threats of extinction. aljazeera.com Jaguars in Mexico are growing in number with more protected land, but the threat of extinction remains.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines. aljazeera.com President Marcos said in July there were anomalies in most of the 9,855 flood control projects worth more than $9.5bn.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Africa's Cycling Moment. aljazeera.com Kigali hosts the 2025 UCI Road World Championship…

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Peru's Gen Z protesters clash with police in Lima. aljazeera.com Police have fired tear gas on Gen Z protesters in Peru during protests against President Dina Boluarte's government.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Hong Kong police defuse World War II bomb found at construction site. aljazeera.com Hong Kong police have defused a 450kg World War II-era bomb discovered at a construction site, prompting the evacuation…

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Trump warns Afghanistan of 'bad things' if it does not return Bagram base. aljazeera.com Vague threat comes after the Taliban rejected Trump's call to return the airbase previously used by US forces.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Singer d4vd cancels US, Europe tours amid investigation into teen's death. aljazeera.com Police say singer is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). US House members make rare China visit amid trade, TikTok tensions. aljazeera.com US President Trump tells reporters that 'great American patriots' are planning to buy the social media app.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). YouTube account for Venezuela's Maduro is down as tensions with US escalate. aljazeera.com State TV channel Telesur reports that Maduro's channel has been 'eliminated'.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). UN 'gravely alarmed' by deteriorating situation in Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com A deadly drone attack killed more than 70 people on Friday, in the single deadliest attack on the besieged city.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Iran says it will suspend cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog. aljazeera.com President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Tehran will 'overcome obstacles' if wide-ranging UN sanctions are reimposed.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Mass protests erupt in Manila over flood-control corruption. aljazeera.com Thousands protest in Manila over flood-control corruption as officials resign amid mounting political scandal.

aljazeera (2025-09-21). US congress struggles to "regulate tech companies" aljazeera.com "Here in this [US] country, freedom of speech is very valued."

aljazeera (2025-09-21). Cyberattack causes travel chaos at European airports. aljazeera.com

David Swanson (2025-09-21). Trump Wants a Base in Afghanistan. Rest of World Wants U.S. Bases Out. worldbeyondwar.org There is something unknown and terrifying about Trump's talk of reclaiming Bagram Air Base. It is not a wise, strategic decision; I see it as a continuation of the same chaos that has spawned a thousand disasters. #WorldBEYONDWar…

David Swanson (2025-09-21). VIDEO: Arms Embargo Now Movement Briefing from Canada. worldbeyondwar.org This fall, we're coming together to close the loopholes that Canada is using to arm Israel. On September 17th, we held a briefing call for everyone to share Arms Embargo Now campaign updates and plan our next steps. #WorldBEYONDWar…

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). Dunhuang expo offers a key platform for dialogue among civilizations. ecns.cn The Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo provides a vital platform for dialogue among civilizations involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, where "each culture can share its uniqueness", said Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy. "Each civilization is beautiful in its own way, and better together."

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). China starts construction of high-precision telescope project on 'roof of the world'. ecns.cn China launched the construction of a large astronomical observation project on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on Saturday, aiming to enhance the country's capabilities in exploring the cold, hidden universe by establishing a high-precision facility that addresses a notable gap in its existing astronomical infrastructure.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). Cyberspace body punishes platforms for disrupting online environment. ecns.cn China's internet regulator has taken action against social media giants Weibo and Kuaishou for not properly managing their content. Both platforms have been criticized for allowing too much celebrity gossip and trivial content to dominate their trending lists, which harms the online environment, according to official announcements on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). Wuhan University penalize academic staff members. ecns.cn Wuhan University has issued disciplinary punishments to several people for failing to perform their duties related to the recent sexual harassment case.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). Wuhan University revokes student's demerit following court ruling. ecns.cn Wuhan University has revoked the demerit of a male student, surnamed Xiao, according to a statement released on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). Former Hebei official investigated for serious violations. ecns.cn Jiang Deguo, former member of the Standing Committee and vice chairperson of the Hebei Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, is under disciplinary review for suspected serious violations and illegal activities, the country's top anti-corruption agency said on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-09-21). Insights丨80 years on: Reversing confrontation, restoring cooperation. ecns.cn

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Police, arrests used to silence opposition to genocide at WSU. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Nationwide protest: Stand up for Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Labor's 2035 greenhouse targets: Inadequate and 'greenwashing'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). First Nations fight back for sovereignty. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Richard Boyle avoids criminal conviction, whistleblower law remains broken. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Abigail Boyd: Ableism behind failure to meet housing accessibility standards. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Vale John Martinkus: 1969-2025. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). PNG sovereignty threatened by 'defence' treaty with Australia. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Ecosocialism 2025 helps strengthen struggles for a just world. greenleft.org.au

Clive Tillman (2025-09-21). Sweden: Tesla strike still going strong after 650 days. greenleft.org.au Tesla mechanics have been on strike since October 2023, after the company refused to sign a collective agreement with the union — behaviour prompted by CEO Elon Musk's anti-unionism, reports Clive Tillman.

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Global Flotilla movement's challenge to Israel, West. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Decades of campaigns behind Great Koala National Park, NSW logging moratorium. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Islamophobia report calls for respect. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). How can we defeat the far right? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-09-21). Green Left Show Fighting for socialism in the United States. greenleft.org.au

Josh Breiner (2025-09-21). Israel Police ordered to compensate Haifa protester whose anti-war sign was confiscated. haaretz.com Anat Halpern sued Israel Police after her sign, which displayed the number of casualties in Gaza, was forcibly taken from her at a protest in Haifa last year. A court ruled that the police must provide her with compensation and admit their mistake…

Jack Khoury (2025-09-21). From the Nakba to October 7: The shifts in Israeli-Palestinian narratives. haaretz.com The debate over the partition plan, Oslo and the Gaza disengagement remains important historical background, but it no longer suffices if we want to understand the present…

Nir Hasson (2025-09-21). Closure of Israel-Jordan border crossing following attack to disrupt Gaza aid deliveries. haaretz.com According to Israeli data, about 9 percent of aid to Gaza by truck passes through the Allenby crossing. Aid groups say Jordan is crucial for supplying tents urgently needed amid the evacuation of Gaza City residents…

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-09-21). incredible Pro-IDF NGO gives soldiers coloring books depicting destroyed Gaza. haaretz.com 'If the IDF wants to keep politics out of the army, it must also stop the far-right from reaching soldiers,' a reservist says, as booklets distributed in active combat zones vowed that former Israeli settlements in Gaza 'will not fall again'…

Deborah Waxman (2025-09-21). On Rosh Hashanah, we must decide which post-October 7 Jewish story to write in the Book of Life. haaretz.com Each of us will answer differently to what story we want to tell about our people amid Gaza and after October 7, but we Jews all must ask the questions. What is the future we will write into the Book of Life — for ourselves and for the next generations?

Liza Rozovsky (2025-09-21). Despite harsh words and abandonment, the world ready to burn its bridges with Israel. haaretz.com Ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, global public opinion and government policies remain far apart. The world is waiting for Netanyahu before calculating its next steps…

Staff (2025-09-21). Two rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel: One intercepted, one falls in open area. haaretz.com

Staff (2025-09-21). Unearthing Roots: Arab-Israel artist Fouad Agbaria in a solo exhibit. haaretz.com Agbaria, from the village of Musmus in northern Israel, explores the relationship between past experiences and present reality…

Lior Dattel (2025-09-21). Israeli university students strike over ultra-Orthodox IDF conscription exemption. haaretz.com Student unions from Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion called on other universities to join them in boycotting the start of the academic year. Students who have completed hundreds of days of reserve duty feel that the ultra-Orthodox exemption tells them 'there are those who are equal and those who are more equal'…

Joshua Leifer (2025-09-21). vision for future is not Sparta, something worse. haaretz.com As prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu always dreamed of an Israel free of U.S. restraints and conditions…

Yael Freidson (2025-09-21). children ready to accept his death. They say Dad might still. haaretz.com Zamir Haimi, uncle of Tal Haimi, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 and whose body has not yet been recovered, joins the calls to end the war. 'Our first goal is the hostages' return'…

Ido Efrati (2025-09-21). Police clash with protesters after break-in at Likud event in central Israel; four arrested. haaretz.com Police pushed protesters, seized a Haaretz photographer's press credentials, and footage shows a lawmaker stumbling, prompting Netanyahu to warn that if law enforcement fails to act, 'the blood will be on their hands'…

Jack Khoury (2025-09-21). Police arrest former Arab Israeli lawmaker Haneen Zoabi on suspicion of incitement to terrorism. haaretz.com According to Israel Police, Zoabi was detained over statements she made 'at an anti-Israel conference abroad.' Her attorney said that the former lawmaker does not know why she was arrested, and that the detention was another 'public relations move by Ben-Gvir'…

Ido David Cohen (2025-09-21). The fading distinction between journalists and influencers in Israel. haaretz.com Telegram and WhatsApp groups, plus social media, are increasingly popular as news sources for young Israelis. But journalists who prioritize the platforms are more likely to circulate disinformation and neglect proper fact-checking in favor of disseminating divisive content to earns likes…

Staff (2025-09-21). Israeli ministers demand immediate West Bank sovereignty after Palestinian state recognition. haaretz.com

Iris Leal (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…

ICRC (2025-09-21). 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…

ICRC (2025-09-21). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). 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…

ICRC (2025-09-21). Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students. icrc.org Chi»ôinƒÉu, 1 September — 15 October 2025…

ICRC (2025-09-21). Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org January – June 2025…

ICRC (2025-09-21). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…

ICRC (2025-09-21). Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). In search of Kin, 20 years on. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Azerbaijan: Facts and figures from over 30 years of humanitarian engagement. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Iraq: Accompaniment and Walking Beside Families of the Missing. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Youth Think Tank SalonÔΩúHumanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted Crises. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). South Africa Urges African States to Champion International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Iraq. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Syria: For families of the missing, it is answers, not time, that will heal the pain. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Supporting Syrian Families of the Missing. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC reiterates call to release hostages after release of distressing video. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-21). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org

ANDREW MWENDA (2025-09-21). The degradation of Uganda. independent.co.ug How electoral democracy has prostituted our governance and undermined the public spirit THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Uganda is facing a moral crisis, a loss of the public spirit in public service. Public policy and actions no longer embody the public spirit. Instead, they reinforce a pattern of private advantage that is …

The Independent (2025-09-21). Does U.S. army return to Afghanistan realistic? independent.co.ug KABUL, Afghanistan | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Washington is "trying to take back" Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. However, Afghan officials swiftly rejected the idea, saying there will be no negotiation on this matter. The remark has drawn wide international attention and prompted speculation about whether the United States intends to …

The Independent (2025-09-21). With the Doha strike, Netanyahu has declared war on the world. independent.co.ug No matter where you are, Israel's 'long arm' may be coming for you next COMMENT | Belén Fernández | And so Israel struck again. On Sept.8, the Middle East's favourite perennial aggressor launched missiles against the Qatari capital of Doha, targeting Hamas leaders involved in negotiations surrounding a proposal from the United States for a ceasefire …

The Independent (2025-09-21). Seven dead after boat capsizes on Lake Kyoga. independent.co.ug KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua | Seven people drowned and 29 others survived after a boat carrying mourners capsized on Lake Kyoga in northern Uganda's Amolatar District on Friday, police said Saturday. The wooden vessel was traveling from Muchora Abino A village to escort a catechist to a burial ceremony when it overturned near Kiryanga Village in …

newarab (2025-09-21). Amnesty: US veto of resolution is a greenlight for Gaza genocide. newarab.com In another

newarab (2025-09-21). 15 out of every 16 people killed by Israel in Gaza civilians. newarab.com Of every 16 Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip since Israel The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) tracked reports of

newarab (2025-09-21). Israel kills more than 60 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…

newarab (2025-09-21). Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City kill at least 60 Palestinians. newarab.com Israel's military kept up its assault on The assault came as 10 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Britain and Canada, are scheduled to formally recognise an independent Palestinian state on Monday, ahead of the annual leaders' gathering at the U.N. General Assembly…

newarab (2025-09-21). Israel bombs Gaza City, states gear up for Palestine recognition. newarab.com Israel has kept up its Israeli attacks on the city have

newarab (2025-09-21). Gaza doctor rejects Israeli claim brother was 'Hamas sniper'. newarab.com A senior

newarab (2025-09-21). 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…

newarab (2025-09-21). Hamas warns Israel its captives are at risk over Gaza offensive. newarab.com Hamas's armed wing has warned that The Al-Qassam Brigades shared on its Telegram channel

newarab (2025-09-21). British couple released by Taliban say feared execution. newarab.com An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday, telling the press that they feared "we would never be released". | Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, arrived on a flight from the Qatari capital Doha, where they had stayed for medical checks following their release on Friday. | Barbie Reynolds smiled broadly as the couple walked out of the arrivals area at London's Heathrow airport, accompanied by their daughter and British special representative to Afghanistan Richard Lindsay. | After their return,…

newarab (2025-09-21). 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…

newarab (2025-09-21). Syria blames Kurdish-led force for deadly bombardment in north. newarab.com Syria on Sunday denied targeting a village in A semi-autonomous The Deir Hafer area is controlled by the SDF but located along the front lines between the Syrian army and the force, and…

newarab (2025-09-21). Pezeshkian says Iran can overcome any return of sanctions. newarab.com

newarab (2025-09-21). Zidane's son switches allegiance to Algeria for World Cup play. newarab.com Luca Zidane, son of France's World Cup-winning playmaker Zidane's switch of allegiance after playing for

newarab (2025-09-21). French mayors to fly Palestinian flags despite government orders. newarab.com Several French mayors plan to fly It's unclear how many cities will join the initiative on Monday after Socialist leader Olivier Faure's call to fly the flags, despite warnings from the Interior Ministry against such displays in a country with both Europe…

newarab (2025-09-21). Iraq's first solar plant opens in Karbala desert. newarab.com It's part of a new push by the government to expand renewable energy production in a country that is frequently beset by "This…

newarab (2025-09-21). Israel kills over 31 Palestinians since midnight. newarab.com

newarab (2025-09-21). Sharaa says Turkey may attack SDF if they don't join Syrian govt. newarab.com The paper said it obtained this information from Omer Ozguzelcik, director of the Turkish branch of the Omran Centre for Studies, who recently met Sharaa in Dam…

newarab (2025-09-21). Syria monitor says 7 civilians killed in govt bombardment. newarab.com A Syria monitor said seven civilians were killed Saturday in bombardment by government personnel in northern Syria in an area where clashes had erupted with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. | A semi-autonomous Kurdish administration controls swathes of north and northeast Syria, including oil and gas fields, with the SDF its de facto army. | Five women and two children were killed in the village of Umm Tina in the Deir Hafer area of Aleppo province in bombardment carried out "by Syrian army personnel", said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | After Islamist forces toppled longtime Syrian ruler…

newarab (2025-09-21). Trump issues vague threat to Afghanistan over Bagram air base. newarab.com US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back." | "If Afghanistan doesn't give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!" the 79-year-old leader wrote on his Truth Social platform. | The vague threat comes just days after he raised the idea of the United States retaking control of the base while on a state visit to the United Kingdom. | Bagram, the largest air base in Afghanistan, was a linchpin of the US-led war effort against the Tali…

newarab (2025-09-21). UEFA to vote on Israel's suspension from all competitions. newarab.com Israel may be at risk of being suspended from all European football competitions with Israel's Channel 12 reported that UEFA's executive committee is expected to meet, and Israel's national team might be removed from European qualifiers, with clubs like This came amid reports of a campaign to pressure…

newarab (2025-09-21). Saikat Chakrabarti builds his ground game in Pelosi's district. newarab.com

newarab (2025-09-21). Lebanese army busts major drug ring in Palestinian camp raid. newarab.com The Lebanese army carried out a major raid in a Palestinian refugee camp on Thursday targeting a drug gang, arresting dozens of suspects and confiscating drugs and weapons. | The hours-long operation in the Shatila camp in Beirut happened without prior notice given to It saw Lebanese soldiers chase and clash with drug traffickers and wanted individuals who tried to escape. | By convention, Lebanese security forces had not been allowed inside Palestinian refugee camps and usually had to coordinate w…

newarab (2025-09-21). 19 bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast. newarab.com

newarab (2025-09-21). Israeli police arrest former Palestinian lawmaker. newarab.com According to an attorney at the rights group Adalah, six police officers turned up to Zoabi's home in

newarab (2025-09-21). White House says $100,000 H-1B visa fee to be one-time payment. newarab.com The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants. | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in announcing the major fee increase on Friday, said it would be paid annually, and would apply to people seeking a new visa as well as renewals. | But White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a clarification on Saturday, hours before the new policy was to go into effect. | "This is NOT an annual fee. It's a one-time fee that applies… only to new visas, not ren…

newarab (2025-09-21). 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

newarab (2025-09-21). UK, Portugal to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN debate. newarab.com Britain and Portugal were expected to recognise a Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Sunday announce a decision on the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood, Deputy Prime Minister "The prime…

newarab (2025-09-21). Israel kills over 46 Palestinians since dawn. newarab.com

newarab (2025-09-21). Zelensky plans new Trump meeting as Russia intensifies attacks. newarab.com

newarab (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…

newarab (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…

newarab (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

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Fact Check Desk (2025-09-21). Pakistan's Floods : Where Al Jazeera and Pulitzer Center Missed the Facts. thinktank.pk The article is almost entirely framed around Pakistan's Climate Change Minister's voice. While this adds political weight, it creates a one-sided narrative where all the key statistics, framing of injustice, and climate finance claims come directly from the minister, without independent validation. Journalism best practice requires at least one independent expert or dataset check to …

Saeed Minhas (2025-09-21). Taliban vs. Trump: Will 'Bad Things' Ignite a New Afghan Conflict? thinktank.pk In a bold and cryptic social media post on September 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump warned that "bad things" would happen if Afghanistan refuses to return control of the Bagram Air Base to the United States. This threat, issued via Truth Social, has reignited debates over America's unfinished business in Afghanistan, four years after …

Mark J Willière (2025-09-21). No Story Without a Stamp: Inside the Pentagon's War on Free Press. thinktank.pk In an era where transparency is touted as the bedrock of democracy, a shadowy shift is unfolding inside the halls of power. Imagine this: a reporter uncovers a critical detail about an impending military operation—nothing classified, just unfiltered facts that could shape public debate. Under the latest directives from the nation's defense apparatus, that story …

WHYY (2025-09-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

David Matthau (2025-09-21). Race to watch: What to know about New Jersey's gubernatorial Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Because her father's job required frequent relocation, Rep. Her grandfather, a World War II veteran, inspired her to join the

WHYY (2025-09-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

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