Staff (2025-09-30). Trump says he will give Hamas or four to respond to Gaza cease-fire proposal. haaretz.com

tn.ai (2025-09-30). Iran, Cuba Urge End to Genocide in Palestine, Slam Unilateralism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Cuba voiced concern about rising unilateralism and disregard for the international law, urging an end to the ongoing genocide in occupied Palestine and the international community's silence that enables Israel's impunity.

| Affan Qasim | (2025-09-30). EA leaves Wall Street — next level or game over? tribune.com.pk Electronic Arts just hit pause on Wall Street. The gaming giant is going private in a jaw-dropping $55 billion all-cash deal, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners stepping in as the new "players one, two, and three." Shareholders will cash out at $210 a share, a move EA is calling the biggest all-cash take-private deal in history. Talk about unlocking an achievement. | In the middle of a consolidation spree, EA is hitting the reset button. By leaving public markets, it's ditching the quarterly grind for the agility of private ownership. Bloomberg notes that the move re…

geo.tv (2025-09-30). Pentagon chief tells US military leaders to fix 'decades of decay'. geo.tv U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a meeting of senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, U.S., September 30, 2025. —ReutersDefence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the US military must fix "decades of decay" as he addressed a…

geo.tv (2025-09-30). Anti-Muslim hatred in UK at scale never seen before: Home Secretary Sahabana Mahmood. geo.tv Britain's Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood addresses delegates on the second day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 29, 2025. — AFP

aljazeera (2025-09-30). School collapse in Indonesia leaves three dead, 38 missing. aljazeera.com Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Management says 77 victims were taken to hospitals for treatment.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Xi: Further adapt religions to Chinese context. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on Monday for ensuring systematic efforts to further adapt religions in China to the Chinese context and providing active guidance to religions so that they can adapt to socialist society.

geo.tv (2025-09-30). Settling in UK? New rules may depend on your English skills and conduct. geo.tv The Union Jack flag is flown outside the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain February 9, 2022. —ReutersBritain plans to tighten the rules over how migrants can settle permanently by making applicants prove their value to society, including being able to speak a "high…

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-30). Meta to launch ad-free subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram in UK. gnnhd.tv This model is being rolled out in response to increasing scrutiny from European regulators…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China's online literature gains global reach. ecns.cn The 2025 China International Online Literature Week kicks off in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.As Chinese stories travel across borders through online literature, the medium has become part of the "new three pillars" of China's cultural exports—alongside online dramas and games—serving as a key bridge for sharing traditional Chinese culture with the world.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Achievements bolster China's water security plans. ecns.cn China has built the world's largest, most comprehensive and populous water infrastructure system, Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying said on Monday.Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan period, new achievements in water conservancy have contributed significantly to ensuring flood control security, water supply security, grain security and ecological security, Li added.

newarab (2025-09-30). 120 Iranians deported from US to fly home this week: ministry. newarab.com Iran said Tuesday that 120 nationals being deported from the United States under "120 people should be deported and flown home over the next couple of days," foreign ministry consular affairs official Hossein Noushabadi told the Tasnim news agency. | "The US immigration service has decided to deport around 400 Iranians currently in the United States, most of them after entering illegally." | The deportation, an uncommon instance of cooperati…

geo.tv (2025-09-30). 120 Iranians deported from US to arrive home this week: ministry. geo.tv U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration created on June 18, 2025.— ReutersIran said on Tuesday that 120 nationals being deported from the United States under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown will fly home this week."120 people should be deported…

| Mehak Nadeem | (2025-09-30). How Trump's claim on painkillers and autism sent Karachi mothers searching for answers. tribune.com.pk When the president of the United States stands on a podium and proclaims that Tylenol—locally known as Panadol—causes autism in children, parents listen. His statements unleashed a wave of fear, anxiety and anguish at least in Karachi, where we report from. | An autism expert at Aga Khan University was "flooded" with calls and emails from anxious mothers over the weekend after Trump's briefing. | "Many mothers feel guilty, thinking their child's autism might be linked to medications taken during pregnancy," said Associate Professor Dr Sidra Kaleem, one of Pakistan's few developmental paediatricians…

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). Trump's H-1B curbs speed US work shift to India. tribune.com.pk Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown, will hasten US firms' shift of critical work to India, turbocharging the growth of global capability centres (GCCs) that handle operations from finance to research and development, economists and industry insiders say. | The world's fifth-largest economy is home to 1,700 GCCs, or more than half the global tally, having outgrown its tech support origins to become a hub of high-value innovation in areas from design of luxury car dashboards to drug discovery. | Trends such as growing adoption of artificial intelligence and increasing curbs on visas are pushing US firms to redra…

newarab (2025-09-30). Sadr warns Iraq could collapse in 12 hours amid rising tensions. newarab.com Muqtada al-Sadr, a leading He dismissed reports of an alleged assassination plot, describing them as a form of incitement before the elections, and reaffirmed calls for stability and the need to focus on national…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). LIVE: Trump, Hegseth to meet top US military officers at Quantico. aljazeera.com Hundreds of military leaders have been summoned from all over the world to a Virginia base with little notice.

Adeel Daniel (2025-09-30). Police suspect murder-suicide after couple's bullet-ridden bodies found in Karachi. gnnhd.tv Police recovered a 9mm pistol and three bullet casings from the scene…

Martha Rios (2025-09-30). Cuba reafirma voluntad de fortalecer vínculos con la Unión Europea. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez reafirmó este lunes la disposición de su país de continuar fortaleciendo los vínculos bilaterales con la Unión Europea (UE) sobre la base del Acuerdo de Diálogo Político y de Cooperación (ADPC). | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller hizo esa afirmación con motivo del aniversario 37 del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambas partes. | Celebramos 37 aniversario de relaciones entre la Unión Europea y Reafirmamos nuestra disposi…

Revolution Books (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/4: Screening of SIR! NO SIR! Suppressed Story of the GI Movement to End the War in Vietnam. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…

WSWS (2025-09-30). Partial federal shutdown likely as Trump deploys troops, Democrats seek accommodation. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face payless paydays and temporary or permanent layoffs beginning Wednesday morning.

WSWS (2025-09-30). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers at Argentina's three nuclear power plants marched outside the facilities to protest plans by the Milei administration to sell off shares of the publicly owned utility to private investors, while Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians have walked out for the first time in 100 years.

Martha Rios (2025-09-30). Pueblos de Cuba y China también unidos por la poesía. radiohc.cu Un encuentro poético entre Cuba y China se desarrolló este lunes en el Centro Cultural 'Dulce María Loynaz', de La Habana, con escritores de ambas naciones quienes afianzaron aún más los lazos fraternos que unen a sus pueblos. | Las palabras de apertura de la velada estuvieron a cargo del presidente de la Sección de Poesía de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), y coordinador general del Festival de Poesía, Karel Leyva, quien destacó la labor de estos creadores chinos y su llegada a la isla caribeña para compartir con los cubanos.Por sexta ocasión, en poco más de un lustro, recibimos en La Habana a…

Guest Blogger (2025-09-30). Revolution Wind Is Barking Up the Wrong Tree. wattsupwiththat.com The bottom line is this: àòrsted may have a cause of action, but it brought the case to the wrong court. The APA does not apply to its case. àòrsted is not entitled to injunctive relief, and the Trump Administration did not breach the contract because the stop work order falls within the range of actions explicitly authorized by the contract's language.

WSWS (2025-09-30). "The working class has to fight the true enemy" : Portland, Oregon workers denounce Trump's military deployment. wsws.org Workers in Portland, Oregon, expressed their opposition to the deployment of federal troops to their city and the complicity of the Democratic Party in Trump's ongoing efforts to establish a dictatorship.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-09-30). Expect A Huge Fuss About The October 7 Anniversary As The World Turns Against Israel. thealtworld.com Israel apologists are probably going to make a much, much bigger deal about the second October 7 anniversary than they did about the first anniversary, because they kind of have to. The world is turning against Israel in unprecedented ways in 2025, and yelling about October 7 is all they've got left. | They've already got a

| AFP | (2025-09-30). 'High chance' of India winning Women's Cricket World Cup: captain Kaur. tribune.com.pk India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team's all-round depth gives them a "high chance" of winning the Women's Cricket World Cup title, especially as they play on home soil. | The 13th edition of the women's showpiece 50-over tournament begins Tuesday, with co-hosts India to face Sri Lanka in the opener in Guwahati. | The Indian women made it to two ODI World Cup finals but lost on both occasions ⚪ going down to England by nine runs the last time around in 2017 at Lord's. | But Kaur's team have improved in leaps and bounds from the previous edition in 2022 when Australia won a record-extending sev…

Akela Lacy (2025-09-30). Mohsen Mahdawi Faces Conservative Judges as Trump Administration Tries to Lock Him Back Up. theintercept.com The Trump administration will argue before a panel of three conservative federal judges Tuesday to put Columbia University graduate student Mohsen Mahdawi back behind bars. One judge has already expressed "They're arguing that I should be put in prison just for speaking up against…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Former US vaccine chief says RFK Jr is a 'chaos agent'. aljazeera.com Former vaccine chief says the US health department is led by a 'chaos agent' trying to dismantle public health.

Yackisha Nebot Lopez (2025-09-30). We Closed JFK8 After a Sewage Pipe Burst, One of Many Victories for Amazon Teamsters This Year. counterpunch.org The first thing I noticed when I got to work at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island one day in August was the revolting smell. It was like something had died. It turned out a major sewage leak had started hours earlier, and human waste was everywhere, even bubbling up from the floor. Managers opened

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Trump says will impose 100% tariff on movies made outside U.S. ecns.cn facilities and prioritize domestic filming, rather than punishing projects that must shoot abroad for narrative reasons, or teams forced overseas due to capacity constraints," Wolradian said.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). 'Operation Sindoor': How cricket became latest India-Pakistan weapon of war. aljazeera.com The India-Pakistan rivalry turned the Asia Cup into a battlefield for nationalist politics. Is there hope for change?>

| AFP | (2025-09-30). S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player. tribune.com.pk South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday. | South Africa's 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in Group C of the African qualifiers, behind Benin on goal difference, while Lesotho remain fifth. | South Africa violated Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code by playing Teboho Mokoena after the midfielder had accumulated two yellow cards against Benin and then Zimbabwe, the football body's disciplinary committee said…

Multiple organizations (2025-09-30). Thursday 10/2: Power Hour: Stop ICE + Block the Bombs! indybay.org Online | bit.ly/NOICENOBOMBS…

| JEHANZEB ABBASI | (2025-09-30). SC annuls IHC order barring Justice Jahangiri from judicial work. tribune.com.pk The Supreme Court has nullified the interim order that barred Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri from carrying out judicial duties. A constitutional bench of the Supreme Court accepted Justice Jahangiri's appeal, ruling that "a judge cannot be restrained from performing duties based on an interim order." | A constitutional bench (CB) of the Supreme Court (SC) headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan and comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan oversaw the case. | Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan appeared before the court, stating…

Nick Licata (2025-09-30). The Folly of Assassinations. counterpunch.org The folly of assassinations is that they generate the opposite of what the assassin intended. Aside from the tragedy of taking a human life, there is a pattern of how assassinations work against what the assassins aim to accomplish. Perhaps this realization could prevent assassins before they pull the trigger, if even a small amount

| Web Desk | (2025-09-30). Gilani seeks stronger early warning, resilience systems. tribune.com.pk Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has called for widening the scope of climate resilience initiatives in Pakistan to strengthen early warning systems, enhance community resilience, and mitigate risks for vulnerable populations. | He made the remarks during a meeting with Coco Ushiyama, Representative and Country Director of the World Food Program (WFP) for Pakistan, in Islamabad. | Gilani underlined the urgent need for international assistance in the wake of widespread devastation caused by climate-induced disasters, particularly highlighting the destruction of crops, loss of livestock, and worsening po…

Martha Rios (2025-09-30). Continúan reparaciones en conductora de agua de Cuenca Sur. radiohc.cu La vice primera ministra de Cuba, Inés María Chapman recorrió este lunes secciones donde se mantienen los trabajos para las reparaciones de tramos afectados de la conductora de 78 pulgadas de la fuente de abasto de agua Cuenca Sur. | Acompañada por Antonio Rodríguez presidente del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos, la dirigente se interesó por el estado actual de las labores, donde aún se trabaja en la sustitución del segundo tramo de la conductora que colapsó este domingo. | Conoció sobre la conclusión del proceso de interconexión de los pozos uno y dos para aliviar, en la medida de lo posible, la situa…

Martha Rios (2025-09-30). Díaz-Canel presidió acto por 65 años de relaciones Cuba-China. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este lunes el acto conmemorativo por el aniversario 65 de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Cuba y China y el 76 de la fundación de la República Popular China. | "La entrañable amistad entre China y Cuba muestra el camino más expedito y efectivo hacia la paz y el desarrollo, mediante la cooperación entre una gran potencia y una pequeña nación", expresó el mandatario. | DISCURSO PRONUNCIADO POR EL JEFE DE ESTADO CUBANO EN EL PALACIO DE LA REVOLUCIàìN, EL 29 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2025. &a…

No Kings (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/18: NO KINGS Monterey. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China holds ceremony in Beijing to mark Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn A ceremony of presenting flower baskets to China's fallen national heroes was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the country's Martyrs' Day.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Can Tehran become a smart tourism destination? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ In a study conducted by the Tehran Urban Research and Planning Center (TURPC) to examine the economic potential of smart tourism (using new technologies to enhance travel experiences and improve efficiency), in Tehran, it highlighted the economic benefits of smart tourism and provided evidence and documentation that clarified the grounds for implementing smart tourism projects in the metropolitan area of Tehran.

| AFP | (2025-09-30). Australia lose Maxwell for New Zealand T20s after freak net blow. tribune.com.pk All-rounder Glenn Maxwell was on Tuesday ruled out of this week's T20 series in New Zealand after breaking his arm in a freak accident during net training. | Maxwell had his arm fractured by a shot from big-hitting batsman Mitchell Owen while bowling in the nets at Mount Maunganui, said Cricket Australia. | Matthew Short was in the adjoining net when Maxwell was struck. | "I saw it out of the corner of my eye," Short told cricket.com.au. | "I saw (Owen) smoked it and then the aftermath. It hit Maxi on the wrist. It didn't sound good. | "(Owen) is not the guy you want to be bowling to in T20 training, that's fo…

Guest Blogger (2025-09-30). Trump's UN Speech: The Climate Emperor Now Stands Exposed. wattsupwiththat.com Like the boy in the fairytale, Trump has dared to speak the truth that others feared to acknowledge. The climate emperor stands exposed, and the world now faces a choice: continue to applaud the illusion or embrace the reality that affordable, reliable energy is the backbone of human progress. As Trump's honey badger spirit continues to reshape global energy policy, one thing is clear: the days of the climate con's unchallenged reign are over.

Yoram Meital (2025-09-30). Benjamin Netanyahu's Abuse of History for Politics. juancole.com Beersheba (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — After his address to an almost empty hall at the UN, Benjamin Netanyahu found a warmer reception at a Shabbat gathering in the Israeli Consulate in New York. There, the Prime Minister chose to "reveal" what he presented as a forgotten historical truth. "The Arabs expelled us from …

Waseem Shahzad Qadri (2025-09-30). Can Pakistan's Young Guns Stun South Africa in Test Thriller? thinktank.pk As the cricketing world gears up for the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27, all eyes are on Pakistan as they prepare to host South Africa, the reigning champions, in a high-stakes two-Test series starting October 12, 2025. With a revamped squad featuring fresh talent and a captain under pressure, Pakistan aims to challenge the Proteas' …

The Independent (2025-09-30). Jazz king Kenny G mesmerizes Kampala. independent.co.ug Kenny G mesmrizes Kampala in Johnnie Walker and Tusker Malt-powered concert Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Mestil Gardens in Kampala were transformed into a haven of smooth jazz on Sunday evening as legendary saxophonist Kenny G delivered a two-hour performance that left fans enthralled. The 68-year-old American musician, renowned for his mastery of …

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). Solar energy brightens Middle East's least electrified nation. tribune.com.pk Yemen's first large-scale solar plant is helping to alleviate electricity shortages in the southern port city of Aden, bringing some relief to residents and businesses, which suffer losses particularly when the intense summer heat hits. | Funded by the United Arab Emirates and operational since July 2024, the Aden Solar Power Plant marks a significant shift towards renewable energy in a country the International Energy Agency lists as the Middle East's least electrified. | Yemen has been grappling with almost 30 years of electricity crisis due to fuel shortages and a war that caused severe damage to the nation…

ICRC (2025-09-30). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…

geo.tv (2025-09-30). Mamdani seen holding lead over Cuomo in New York City mayoral race, say analysts. geo.tv New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a press conference in New York City, US,September 29, 2025. — ReutersMamdani leads Cuomo in polls, backed by endorsements and small donors.Cuomo's campaign could gain from Adams's exit, attracting business…

ICRC (2025-09-30). 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…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). 7th national conference on forests slated for November. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 7th national conference on the country's forests is scheduled to be held from November 5-6.

albawaba (2025-09-30). Afghanistan plunged into nationwide internet blackout. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Afghanistan has been thrown into a complete internet shutdown after the Taliban government ordered the suspension of fiber optic services across all 34 provinces, cutting off millions from digital access. The blackout, which began late Sunday and intensified by Monday evening, marks the most extensive disruption since the Taliban seized power in 2021.The Communications Ministry confirmed the suspension of more than 1,800 kilometers of high-speed fiber infrastructure, leaving schools, hospitals, and businesses struggling to operate. Flights Cancelled at Kabul Airport Due to Internet Shutdown | Sources at…

Angela (2025-09-30). Friday 10/3: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

Binoy Kampmark (2025-09-30). Attempts to Delegitimize: Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly. counterpunch.org It takes a lot to make UN delegates walk out from an address to the General Assembly. But this was precisely what Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, managed to achieve in his September 26 speech. His address began by attempting to show his country as a guardian of law and civilisation, fighting a lonely, unsupported

Mimi German (2025-09-30). Morning in a War Zone. counterpunch.org in war ravaged Portland morning geese comb the grass for worms leaves fall quietly from the branch yellow dahlias rise in salutation to the sun squirrels rush home with acorns for their hearth loaves of sourdough rise in the bakeries coffee scents the streets like Rome cherry blossoms ballerina at the river's edge but beware

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). RNPP to go on experimental operations in Dec. jagonews24.com The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will commence experimental operations in December this year, confirmed Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed.

| Web Desk | (2025-09-30). Bullish momentum lifts PSX to record high at 166,000 points. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday witnessed strong bullish momentum for a second consecutive day, driving the benchmark index to a new record high. | By mid-day, the benchmark index had surged even further, touching an intraday high of 166,556.29 before settling at 165,774.16. The rally added 1,926 points compared to the previous close of 163,847.68. | Market activity remained vibrant, with trading volume recorded at nearly 390 million shares, valuing transactions at over Rs39.5 billion. The day's low was 164,208.33. Analysts attributed the gains to strong investor sentiment, fuelled by positive exp…

| AFP | (2025-09-30). Dolphins star Hill suffers gruesome injury in Jets clash. tribune.com.pk Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field with a serious knee injury in his team's 27-21 victory over the New York Jets on Monday. | Super Bowl champion Hill ⚪ one of the top receivers in the NFL ⚪ exited in the third quarter at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium after being tackled by Jets cornerback Malachi Moore. | Footage of the incident showed Hill's leg twisted in an unnatural position as game officials signaled frantically for medical attention. The 31-year-old was swiftly loaded onto a cart and wheeled off the field as he waved to fans, his left leg placed in a protective brace.

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). Partial superintelligence by 2030? Zhipu AI CEO weighs in. tribune.com.pk Artificial superintelligence may be available by 2030, but its capabilities are only likely to surpass humans in some aspects, the head of one of China's hottest AI startups said on Tuesday. | The AI industry is abuzz with speculation about when the technology will overtake human intelligence. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted last week that ASI could arrive by the end of the decade, while SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son speculated last year it could exist by 2035 | Zhang Peng, the CEO of Zhipu AI, said on Tuesday the concept was too vague to pin down to a specific timeline. | Supass in part, fall short in many…

Liza Rozovsky (2025-09-30). Smotrich slams assent to plan: chance to break free from shackles of. haaretz.com Netanyahu's unequivocal support for Trump's proposal has divided both his allies and his opponents, with many in both camps doubtful the plan will be carried out — whether due to Hamas' unwillingness to agree to a deal, or because the prime minister would cave to far-right ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir…

Carolyn McConnell (2025-09-30). Ezra Klein Explains Things to Women—But We're Still Confused. counterpunch.org An open letter to Ezra Klein in response to his Sept. 18 interview with his New York Times colleague Ross Douthat in which he said Democrats must support anti-choice candidates for public office. Klein doubled down on those comments a week later in the New Yorker. Hi, Ezra, You don't know me, so let me

Bloomberg (2025-09-30). Attention, shoppers: UK prices hit 19-month high, fuelling inflation fears. scmp.com Price inflation in British shops rose to its highest level in 19 months, as consumers pay at the checkout for a slew of new taxes that have ramped up retailers' costs. | The rate of inflation grew to 1.4 per cent in September from a year earlier, an acceleration from August, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said on Tuesday. DIY and gardening products saw price rises while back-to-school items including laptops were reduced.

| Life, Style Desk | (2025-09-30). L'Oreal's show at Paris Fashion Week gathers celebrities. tribune.com.pk L'Oreal Paris drew crowds to a celebrity-packed spectacle outside the French capital's historic Hotel de Ville on Monday, where models and Hollywood icons strutted down an open-air catwalk to celebrate beauty, empowerment and sisterhood. | Bright red, black, gold and white dresses, with lots of glitter, adorned the models and actors as they blew kisses to fans and hugged one another in the show on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week. | The event was streamed live on Instagram and TikTok, growing channels for beauty product sales. | "I think it sets the tone for the week. It fills the night with so much excit…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iran commemorating National Elderly Week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The National Elderly Week is being observed from September 30 to October 6 in the country, focusing on improving mental and physical health, social participation, and life quality in older adults.

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). Visa leverages stablecoins for faster cross-border payments. tribune.com.pk Visa (V.N) said on Tuesday it will start testing a new way for businesses to fund international payments by allowing them to use stablecoins instead of pre-depositing cash in local accounts. | The move signals growing acceptance of these digital tokens among major businesses, who have been emboldened by the United States passing the Genius Act, a law that set clear rules for stablecoin issuers. | "The Genius Act changed everything. It made everything so much more legitimate. Before that regulatory clarity, all the big institutions were sort of on the fence," Mark Nelsen, head of product for Visa's commercial a…

ICRC (2025-09-30). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-09-30). Israeli army failed to defend Kibbutz Gevim, residents fought off Hamas terrorists. haaretz.com According to an IDF probe into the events of October 7, eight terrorists tried and failed to infiltrate Kibbutz Gevim. The emergency squad successfully defended its residents, aided the wounded and helped civilians trapped at the neighbouring gas station.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Knowledge-based companies to attend CIIE in China, CPHI in India. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Delegations of Iranian knowledge-based firms, operating in health sector, will participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 which is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, as well as the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPHI) and Pharmaceutical Machinery and Equipment Convention (PMEC), which will be held in India from November 25 to 27.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Exploring stunning milky way in Xizang. ecns.cn Located in Xizang?Autonomous Region, the Ngari Prefecture is known as the "roof of the roof of the world." Its unique conditions such as high altitude, little precipitation, low humidity, sparse population, and limited economic activity, provide an exceptional environment for stargazing.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Minister calls for state-private sector cooperation to develop tourism, handicrafts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Saleh-Amiri has called for greater cooperation between the government and the private sector to strengthen tourism and handicrafts.

Josiah (2025-09-30). Friday 10/3: Take Back Telegraph. indybay.org Corner of Haste Ave and TELEGRAPH AVE, Berkeley…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Domestic, overseas holiday bookings see strong growth. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy a camel ride on Saturday at the Crescent Spring scenic spot that boasts views of sand dunes at Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province.

ptcnews.tv (2025-09-30). YouTube to settle Trump's 2021 lawsuit over suspended account, agrees to pay $24.5 million. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Alphabet-owned YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account following the January 2021 Capitol riots, according to a court filing on Monday. | The settlement makes Google the last of the three major tech firms to resolve Trump's July 2021 lawsuits, in which he accused them of unlawfully suppressing conservative voices. Trump had also sued Twitter (now X), Meta (Facebook's parent), and their CEOs. | Earlier this year, Meta and X reached settlements—Meta paying around $25 million in January and X about $10 mil…

The Independent (2025-09-30). Museveni hails Magoola, says science will push Uganda into new economic phase. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will reap big from the knowledge economy, that includes biotechnology breakthroughs led by Dr. Matthias Magoola, the Founder of pharmaceutical firm Dei BioPharma Ltd. While launching the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for the 2026-2031 term Monday in Munyonyo, …

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Coco Gauff rallies to win against Belinda Bencic at China Open. aljazeera.com The two-time grand slam singles champion defeated Bencic in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals in Beijing.

Angela (2025-09-30). Friday 10/3: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attended a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes at Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing on Tuesday morning.

tn.ai (2025-09-30). Pezeshkian: West Exploiting Snapback to Cover Illegal Moves. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed the misuse of the so-called snapback mechanism by Western powers, describing it as an attempt to legitimize unlawful actions.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Iraq's shoemakers revive their ancient craft. aljazeera.com Mosul's shoemakers are restoring an ancient craft, creating jobs and hope after years of conflict.

newarab (2025-09-30). EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran. newarab.com The European Union confirmed on Monday that it had reinstated sanctions against Iran, following a similar move against "Today, the EU reinstated sanctions against Iran in response to its continued non-compliance with the nuclear agreement. The door for diplomatic negotiations remains open," said the

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Tianjin: Where culture meets daily life. ecns.cn Tianjin, a port city where rivers meet and cultures blend. Known as China's "humor capital," it's a place of laughter, flavor, and charm. From crispy Jianbing Guozi to century-old local snacks, food and wit shape the easygoing spirit that makes Tianjin unforgettable.

geo.tv (2025-09-30). UAE launches AI visa, event permits and residency for widows, and refugees. geo.tv UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. — Reuters

aljazeera (2025-09-30). What is Israel's endgame in Africa? aljazeera.com The Israeli government appears to be on a charm offensive, dangling aid and arms. Experts say it might be working.

Cris Barrish (2025-09-30). 'Beyond anywhere close to acceptable': 13 years later, another murder at youth sports event in Wilmington's Eden Park. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Zierre McManus was an adolescent in 2012 when gunfire erupted during a youth soccer tournament at the Wilmington park next to his home. | That burst of violence at Eden Park, which saw spectators return fire against two shooters, A $…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). VP Vance blames Democrats for looming US government shutdown. aljazeera.com Congressional Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a spending deal after meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Rayyan Ahmed (2025-09-30). China-Japan Trade Tensions Heat Up: What's at Stake for Asia? thinktank.pk In the ever-evolving landscape of international trade, the relationship between China and Japan continues to be a focal point of geopolitical and economic intrigue. The most recent flare-up involves Japan's decision to update its export control "End-User List," adding several Chinese companies while removing two. This move has prompted a strong rebuke from Beijing, highlighting …

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iron, vitamin D supplementation on agenda for female students. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — With the support of the health ministry, some 40 percent of the girls at secondary schools and high schools will receive iron and vitamin D supplements.

Lynda Carson (2025-09-30). Fascist dictator Trump is sending troops to Portland. indybay.org Washington D.C. propaganda image of the convicted felon President Trump shows his desire to be a dictator, and much worse.

Catherine Crockett (2025-09-30). Friday 10/3: Seaside: The Link Between Militarization and the Climate Crisis. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…

Agence France-Presse (2025-09-30). Digital blackout in Afghanistan as Taliban cuts internet access to stop 'vice'. scmp.com Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network. | Taliban authorities began shutting down high-speed internet connections to some provinces earlier in the month to prevent "vice". | On Monday night, mobile phone signal and internet service gradually weakened until connectivity was less than 1 per cent of ordinary levels, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks.

Julian Ryall (2025-09-30). 'Very tough': why Japan's love affair with US travel is fading. scmp.com Japanese tourism to the United States is facing major headwinds — from a weak yen and safety concerns to dwindling interest among younger travellers — with the sparse American turnout at Japan's biggest travel fair this year offering a glimpse of the market's fragility. | Analysts and tourism officials say the slowdown points to deeper structural shifts in Japan's outbound travel patterns, though some US states are reporting modest gains and looking to high-profile events and celebrity appeal to…

Andy Kroll (2025-09-30). Can Warriors Stop Endless Wars? tomdispatch.com Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the former "Fox and Friends" cohost, claims to be obsessed with making the Pentagon and the military services about "the warfighter." His main approach to doing so is a deeply misguided campaign to reduce "distractions" like commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (the dreaded "DEI"). No matter that the purpose of DEI is to combat White supremacist attitudes, misogyny, and anti-gay and anti-trans violence in the ranks. All such forms of discrimination are, in fact, already present in the U.S. military, and the way to build a cohesive defense force is certainly not by all…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). CPC Central Committee to hold plenum. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China will convene a key leadership meeting from Oct 20 to 23 in Beijing to map out priorities of the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), a blueprint that will shape the nation's economic and social agenda and lay the groundwork for its long-term modernization goals.

WSWS (2025-09-30). Oklahoma schools superintendent resigns to lead campaign to destroy "radical leftists in teachers union" wsws.org The announcement marks a further escalation in the nationwide campaign of the Republican Party and the Trump administration to dismantle public education, criminalize teachers, and mobilize a political army around authoritarianism.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, September 2025. aljazeera.com Updates from September 2025 on the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, now well into its third year.

| Life, Style Desk | (2025-09-30). Azaan Sami Khan wants people to stop misquoting him. tribune.com.pk Azaan Sami Khan has come forward to clarify an earlier statement he made. The actor and singer referred to a previous interview he did where he was quoted to say that he wouldn't want his future wife to be on social media for religious reasons. Posting an Instagram story on Monday that links the original interview, he asked people to fact check before quoting him. | "I've found a certain statement I made in an interview to have been highly misconstructed and posted on several platforms," he wrote. "Would respect all publications and portals to please fact check what was actually said before mis-interpreting. L…

| Our Correspondent | (2025-09-30). Rainfall brings brief respite from heat in Karachi. tribune.com.pk

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iran pushes regional trade expansion in talks with EAEU officials. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak held intensive consultations with prime ministers and senior officials of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) during a visit to Belarus, with a focus on strengthening regional trade ties.

geo.tv (2025-09-30). Canada lists India's Bishnoi gang 'terrorist entity'. geo.tv Police escort Lawrence Bishnoi at a court in New Delhi, India, on 18 April 2023. —ReutersPM Modi's govt directed Bishnoi group to target Sikh activist: police.Terror designation empowers Canada to confront Indian gang.Ottawa terms group transnational criminal operating out of…

Skytown Co-op Preschool (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/18: Skytown Fall Fest: Race, Create & Celebrate. indybay.org Address: 5714 Solano Ave, Richmond, CA 94805…

Dalia Reyes (2025-09-30). Jóvenes villaclareños debaten sobre los daños del consumo de drogas. radiohc.cu Como parte del IV Ejercicio Nacional de prevención y enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción, las drogas, las ilegalidades y las indisciplinas sociales, en Villa Clara continúan diversas actividades y acciones de control en todos los municipios y diversos sectores. | Precisamente la Escuela Pedagógica "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" de Santa Clara fue escenario de una charla con los adolescentes y jóvenes acerca del peligro y los duros impactos para los seres humanos, las familias y las comunidades del hábito de fumar, el alcoholismo y el consumo de drogas. Dra Belkis Monteagudo Calvo: ´…queremos que los que no…

Yotam Koren (2025-09-30). Reebok orders national soccer team to remove logo from uniforms amid boycott pressure. haaretz.com Reebok, which never had a formal deal with the Israel Football Association, ordered its logo removed; the IFA accused the company of bowing to 'embarrassing boycott threats that were not even relevant'…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Exports get boost from EVs, robots. ecns.cn Emerging industries will continue to fuel momentum for China's exports this year, as shipments of high-tech products such as electric vehicles and industrial robots are expected to gain greater traction overseas, said market watchers and exporters on Monday.

geo.tv (2025-09-30). Taliban internet cut sparks Afghanistan telecoms blackout. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China's first domestically produced passenger eVTOL rolls off assembly line in Sichuan. ecns.cn China's first domestically-developed large passenger-carrying eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) model AE200-100, designed for low-altitude travel, rolls off the assembly line in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province on Sept. 29, 2025.

Emily Neil (2025-09-30). Montgomery County offers free COVID-19, flu vaccines at community clinics. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Montgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health is providing free flu and At a board of commissioners' meeting last week, Commissioners Neil Makhija and Jamila Winder received their flu vaccines and encouraged residents to receive theirs this fall. | "There's been a lot of confusion and delay at the…

Martha Rios (2025-09-30). Cuba felicita a viceprimer ministro de la República del Congo. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en la República Democrática del Congo, Jesús del Amo Fernández felicitó al vice primer ministro de esa nación, Daniel Mukoko, por su reciente designación, informó este lunes la Cancillería del país caribeño. | El diplomático cubano y el también ministro de Economía del Estado africano sostuvieron un encuentro en Kinshasa, confirmó la fuente. | Además de felicitarlo en nombre de las autoridades de Cuba, también le agradeció su "rápida disposición a recibirlo". | Resalta el texto que los funcionarios intercambiaron sobre las potencialidades de colaboración entre sus países, e indica que dialoga…

Sam Beltran (2025-09-30). US tariffs will cost Asean billions in lost trade, UN says. Is China the answer? scmp.com Southeast Asia is set to be the region hardest hit by American tariffs, according to a new UN report, with observers saying the fallout could push Asean deeper into China's orbit as the US raises the price of entry to its vast consumer market. | The report from the United Nations Development Programme forecasts a 6.4 per cent slump in exports to the United States from the wider Asia-Pacific, driven by price increases from tariffs.

| AFP | (2025-09-30). Nepal thrash sorry West Indies to secure T20 series win. tribune.com.pk Nepal produced a stunning performance to bowl the West Indies out for just 83 in the second T20I in Sharjah on Monday and claim a 2-0 victory in their first-ever series against a Test-playing country with a game to spare. | After racking up 173 for six in their 20 overs with half-centuries for Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora, Nepal, ranked 18th in the world skitted the West Indies in 17.1 overs to claim victory by a crushing 90 runs. | Mohammad Aadil Alam took 4-24 while Kushal Bhurtel took 3-16 in just 2.1 overs of leg spin. | It marked the biggest winning margin for an associate member nation against a full me…

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). Afghanistan's mobile, and internet services down. tribune.com.pk Afghanistan's internet and mobile telephone services were down nationwide on Tuesday, residents and monitoring services said, but the Taliban administration offered no immediate explanation. | In the past, the Taliban have voiced concern about pornography online, with authorities having cut fibre-optic links to some provinces in recent weeks, as officials cited morality concerns. | NetBlocks, an international internet access monitoring organisation, said the internet was disconnected in phases. | "Afghanistan is now in the midst of a total internet blackout as Taliban authorities move to implement morality mea…

Palestine Justice Coalition (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/4: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…

50501 SF, Indivisible SF, NNU (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/18: San Francisco: No Kings 2.0! March & Rally Against Fascism. indybay.org March from Embarcadero Plaza to rally at Civic Center Plaza | Starting point: | Sue Bierman Park | Washington St & Drumm St | San Francisco, CA 94111 | Just show up and be part of the pro-democracy resistance!

Ortwin Rosner (2025-09-30). Return to "reverence for life" indybay.org War is the escalation of something that has always been there. Long before war begins, it has already been there, preparing itself in our culture in the form of excessive subjugation and exploitation of all living things, as has become a matter of course in our society. This takes shape in a purely instrumental, efficiency- and profit-oriented approach to things.

Martha Rios (2025-09-30). Gobierno cubano expresa condolencias a Vietnam por consecuencias del tifón Bualoi. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba expresó este lunes sus condolencias y solidaridad a la hermana nación vietnamita por las pérdidas de vidas humanas y los daños materiales provocados tras el paso del tifón Bualoi. | En su cuenta de la red social X, el titular del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla manifestó la convicción de que el Partido, el Gobierno y el pueblo de Vietnam superarán los difíciles momentos por los que están atravesando. | #Vietnam por las pérdidas de vidas humanas y los daños materiales provocados tras el paso del tifón | AFP | (2025-09-30). Rwanda signs deal with NFL and NBA teams. tribune.com.pk Rwanda on Monday announced a long-term sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Rams and LA Clippers, becoming the first African nation to partner with both the NFL and NBA for tourism branding. | Visit Rwanda, the tourism brand of the Rwanda Development Board, will appear as the exclusive jersey patch sponsor of the LA Clippers, while the Los Angeles Rams' home field will also carry its branding. | "This engagement enables us to export Rwanda's unrivalled natural beauty and extraordinary biodiversity to the people of Los Angeles as well as NBA and NFL fans everywhere," said Jean-Guy Afrika, Rwanda Development Bo…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Tribesmen in India's northeast protest mega-dam plan to counter China. aljazeera.com Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh state fear displacement as the dam is planned as a response to China's upstream project.

THINK TANK Productions (2025-09-30). Atletico Madrid DESTROY Real Madrid Fans Celebrate Historic Derby Win. thinktank.pk Atletico Madrid shocked city rivals Real Madrid with a stunning 5-2 victory in the Madrid derby at the Civitas Metropolitano! Fans celebrated passionately, chanting, waving flags, and praising Diego Simeone's tactical masterclass. Goals from Julian Alvarez (2), Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sorloth, and Antoine Griezmann sealed the emphatic win, while Real responded through Kylian Mbappe …

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Why does Lebanese Forces party continue to incite discord? tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — The Lebanese Forces party is openly framing the upcoming elections as an existential battle, amplifying rhetoric that risks fuelling internal discord through media campaigns and theatrical displays in Parliament.

WHYY (2025-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Jamaat's new tune in a shifting political climate. jagonews24.com In the wake of its return to public political life following the events of August 5, 2024, Jamaat-e-Islami has embarked on a multifaceted process of internal reform not merely as an organisational exercise, but as a strategic recalibration aimed at navigating an increasingly hostile political and social environment.

| Affan Qasim | (2025-09-30). DNA tech solves the unsolvable, Sora 2 goes full fake, and a possible alien comet. tribune.com.pk Sora 2 could be TikTok without humans, only AI | Photo: Yahoo News | OpenAI is preparing to launch Sora 2, a short-form video app that looks a lot like TikTok, except every clip is generated by AI. No uploads, no phone videos, just 10-second creations spun up by prompts. | The feed feels familiar, with vertical scrolling, likes, comments, and remix tools. But Sora 2 adds something new, and that's identity verification. Users can approve their likeness for AI use, and they'll get notified if someone tries to feature them, even in drafts. | The timing is no accident. TikTok faces pressure in the US, while Meta a…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Venezuela weighs emergency decree as Maduro warns of US aggression. tehrantimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he is prepared to declare a state of emergency in response to what he called U.S. "aggression," after deadly American strikes on small boats in international waters off Venezuela's coast.

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Nepal send out shockwaves beating West Indies 2-0. jagonews24.com Three days ago, Nepal had never played a T20I series against a Full Member nation. Now, they had sealed it 2-0, with one match to spare…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iran's annual export to Russia anticipated to hits $1.4b by next March. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Given the current trend and trade plans, Iran's exports to Russia are expected to reach about $1.4 billion by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (march 20, 2026), compared to about $1.1 billion at the end of the previous year, an official with Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Saudi fund, Kushner's firm to buy games maker Electronic Arts in $55bn deal. aljazeera.com Battlefield and Madden NFL developer agrees to sell itself in a deal that would be largest leveraged buyout in history.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Beijing kicks off 2025 Autumn Tour at the Old Summer Palace. ecns.cn The 2025 Autumn Tour of the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, opened in Beijing on Sunday. During the event, visitors can enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery alongside a variety of cultural activities, experiencing both seasonal charm and the profound cultural heritage of the historic site.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Toxic gas leak leaves 5 dead in Henan. ecns.cn Five people have died and three others have been injured following a toxic gas leak on Tuesday in a chemical plant in Shancheng district, Hebi city, Henan province.

albawaba (2025-09-30). School collapses in Indonesia, 1 killed and 65 still under rubble. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A horrific accident was reported in Indonesia on Monday, where at least one student was killed and 99 others were injured in a school collapse in the East Java town. Authorities revealed that the death toll is expected to increase as 65 others are likely still under the rubble, with workers racing time to rescue them.According to The Guardian, a building at Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in the East Java town of Sidoarjo collapsed while students were praying.‚ùóÔ∏èüáÆüá© – At least 65 students are presumed buri…

Betty Medsger (2025-09-30). Trump's Targeting of 'Enemies' Like James Comey Echoes FBI's Dark History of Mass Surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice Under J. Edgar Hoover. counterpunch.org As a candidate last year, Donald Trump promised retribution against his perceived enemies. As president, he is doing that. At the Department of Justice, a "Weaponization Working Group" has a long list of Trump's perceived enemies to investigate. And on the evening of Sept. 25, 2025, former FBI Director — and one of Trump's prime

Sophie Shepherd (2025-09-30). Is Gen Z Really Apathetic to Climate Chaos and Trump's Fascist Creep? counterpunch.org A dangerous myth is brewing in the US: Gen Z isn't interested in protesting. | Hundreds have taken to social media sites to question and scold young people's lack of appearance at recent anti-Trump protests like "Hands Off" and "No Kings." The theories for why Gen Z is "checked out" range from the keen observation that Gen Z can't afford rent to snarky remarks about social media-induced apathy.

newarab (2025-09-30). Two injured and ship set ablaze by projectile off Yemen. newarab.com A Dutch The MV Minervagracht was in the As a result, the ship had caught fire, it add…

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). ADB forecasts 4% growth for Bangladesh in FY25, 5% in FY26. jagonews24.com ADB predicts Bangladesh's economy to grow by 4%…

albawaba (2025-09-30). Trump shares AI video mocking Democratic leaders. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump recently sparked backlash after posting an AI-generated video on Truth Social that mocked Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The video featured Schumer speaking in a fake voice while Jeffries stood in the back wearing a sombrero and a mustache, as mariachi music played in the background. Many criticized the video, describing it as "racist" and "unprofessional." Additionally, the clip in question had Schumer's fake voice slamming liberal leaders as "woke" while taking the Republican Party's side.Trum…

International Solidary Activists (2025-09-30). Sunday 10/26: REPORT BACK from the West Bank in 2025. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore – 3036 24th St., SF, CA 94110…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). INTA head stresses tax cooperation at BRICS meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's top tax official highlighted the expansion of cooperation and exchange of experience with BRICS members, while underscoring the role of women and youth in shaping modern tax systems.

tn.ai (2025-09-30). Iran: UNSCR 2231 Sanctions Must End on Oct. 18, Snapback Abuse Illegal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed that all restrictions under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 must end on October 18, condemning the US and European attempts to misuse the JCPOA snapback mechanism as unlawful and a blow to diplomacy.

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). HAAB announces 3 private hajj packages; minimum costs 5 lakh. jagonews24.com The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has announced three packages for performing Hajj under private management next year fixing the minimum cost at Tk 5,10,000…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). West Azarbaijan has high potential to be tourism hub, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's cultural heritage minister said on Tuesday that West Azarbaijan province could develop into a major tourism and cultural hub, citing historic sites and its role as home to the tomb of Shams-i Tabrizi in the town of Khoy.

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). 'Next few months crucial, need your support for election': Yunus tells Guterres. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has sought support from United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, stressing that the next few months will be crucial as the country is heading towards the national election…

Dean Baker (2025-09-30). The "Free Market" : The Fatal Error of the Foundational Myth of Center-Left Politics. counterpunch.org Noem Scheiber, the New York Times' generally excellent labor reporter, had a lengthy background piece that really hit a nerve. The piece sought to answer why top executives at major corporations are so quickly caving into Donald Trump's lunacy rather than banding together and fighting it.

_____ (2025-09-30). CPJ and partners urge key EU member states to suspend EU-Israel Association Agreement. cpj.org On September 30, 2025, CPJ and 16 partner organizations wrote to leaders in Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic to call for a full or partial suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The agreement sets out the EU's legal and institutional framework for political dialogue and economic cooperation with Israel. The European Commission recently proposed suspending "certain…

WSWS (2025-09-30). Trump administration celebrates the perpetrators of the Wounded Knee Massacre. wsws.org The decision by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is a warning: The lessons of Wounded Knee are not consigned to the past, but must urgently be recalled as a present danger.

WSWS (2025-09-30). Typhoon Ragasa surges through southeast Asia, killing at least 28. wsws.org The Super Typhoon was the most intense tropical storm of 2025 so far, with climate change creating the conditions for such events to become more frequent.

newarab (2025-09-30). Listen to Muslim teachers, don't make schools police Britishness. newarab.com Schools are back for another academic year in the UK, but beneath the homework deadlines, detentions, and canteen lunches bubbles a worrying undercurrent of today's politics, and it only looks set to worsen. | This summer brought a total explosion of anti-migrant sentiment, with divisive rhetoric around foreigners embedding itself firmly in mainstream political narrative. |

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iran reports $54b in trade in first half of 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's foreign trade reached $54.3 billion in the first six months of the Iranian year 1404 (March—September 2025), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Process to recover laundered money progressing: Salehuddin. jagonews24.com Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday, September 30, said the process of bringing back laundered money is advancing gradually through legal and institutional mechanisms though it requires time and cannot be done overnight…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iranian director restages Schmitt's "Frederick" in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian director Hamidreza Naimi is restaging an adaptation of the play "Frederick" by Belgian playwright Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" appears at Iranian bookstores. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Korean author Baek Se-hee's 2018 book "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Iran to mark first anniversary of UNESCO listing of Mehregan festival with symposium. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism in Tehran is set to host a gathering to mark the first anniversary of the inscription of the Celebration of Mehregan, an ancient autumn festival, on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Catherine Crockett (2025-09-30). Monday 10/6: Pacific Grove: Earth's Greatest Enemy – new film by Abby Martin. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Tianjin welcomes SCO Summit 2025: Where the world meets. ecns.cn From Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is being held in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin. This summit marks the largest gathering in SCO history. Leaders from Asia, Europe, and Africa are gathered, charting the blueprint for the bloc's development.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Craftsman turns unique hobby into best seller. ecns.cn Dozens of Pi's creations — from sci-fi automatons to anime characters — are now on display in the park's showroom."ÄÄ"ÄÄFor Pi, this is more than an exhibition.His income has stabilized, and he is now considering building up a small team of assistants."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe models are not limited to paper art.

tn.ai (2025-09-30). Yemen Condemns Western Move to Reinstate Sanctions on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's foreign ministry denounced the European troika and the United States for reviving sanctions against Iran, slamming them for serving Israeli interests through hostile and coercive measures.

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). PRAN-RFL Group contributes to Labour Welfare Foundation. jagonews24.com PRAN-RFL Group, one of the leading industrial conglomerates in the country, has donated to the fund of the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Venezuela's Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks. aljazeera.com Maduro also gives himself special powers to mobilise army and give it authority over public services and oil industry.

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Rock shock in Meherpur: James' concert cancelled over security concerns. jagonews24.com The electrifying return of Bangladesh's rock icon James and his band Nagarbaul to the live stage in Meherpur has hit a sudden roadblock.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). CPC leadership holds meeting on discussing issues related to 15th Five-Year Plan formulation. ecns.cn The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to 23, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Monday.

WSWS (2025-09-30). Mass shootings in America: 5 killed in Michigan Mormon church attack, 3 dead at North Carolina bar. wsws.org Of the six mass shootings in the United States over the weekend, the two deadliest incidents were perpetrated by former Marines who had previously deployed to Iraq.

Elon Gilad (2025-09-30). How a controversial legal formula became the emotional heart of Yom Kippur. haaretz.com Once dismissed as a 'foolish custom' designed to enable people to shrug off their vows, Kol Nidrei became Judaism's most haunting moment…

ptcnews.tv (2025-09-30). Gandhi statue near London University vandalised, India responds. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Tavistock Square, London was desecrated on Monday just days before the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations are scheduled to take place at the site on October 2. | The High Commission of India has strongly condemned the incident, calling it a "shameful act" and an assault on the legacy of nonviolence. | In a post on X, the Indian mission said the desecration was reported to the local authorities, even as its officials were on site to coordinate the restoration of the monument to its original state. | "This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of non-viol…

| Our Correspondent | (2025-09-30). Pakistan considers proposal to assemble Belarus tractors locally. tribune.com.pk

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Extortion increased after 5 Aug, laments Salehuddin. jagonews24.com Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has lamented that extortion has surged across the country since August 5, 2024 with the interim government failing to bring the situation under control.

Agence France-Presse (2025-09-30). Trump revives debunked 'MedBed' conspiracy theory in deepfake video. scmp.com Donald Trump stirred online outrage on Monday after posting an apparent AI-generated video of himself promising every American access to all-healing "MedBed" hospitals, reviving a widely debunked conspiracy theory. | The deepfake video — posted on Saturday on the US president's Truth Social account and later deleted — was styled as a Fox News segment and featured his daughter-in-law Lara Trump promoting a fictitious White House launch of a "historic new healthcare system".

ICRC (2025-09-30). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). DeepSeek releases AI model on route to next generation. tribune.com.pk Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has released its "experimental" latest model, which it said was more efficient to train and better at processing long sequences of text than previous iterations of its large language models. | The Hangzhou-based company called DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp an "intermediate step toward our next-generation architecture" in a post on developer forum Hugging Face. | That architecture will likely be DeepSeek's most important product release since V3 and R1 shocked Silicon Valley and tech investors outside China. | The V3.2-Exp model includes a mechanism called DeepSeek Sparse Attention, which the…

newarab (2025-09-30). Norwegian FA head: Israel should be suspended from competition. newarab.com Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Norway are set to play Israel on October 11 in a World Cup qualifier in Oslo when a win for the hosts would all but seal their qualification for next year's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. | Klaveness, who also serves on European soccer governing body UEFA's executive committee, r…

Cory Sharber (2025-09-30). Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Starting this week, Drexel University's In a statement, CEO Scott Cooper said the impacts of The…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Suicide blast near paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan's Quetta kills 10. aljazeera.com More than 30 injured in explosion outside security installation in the capital of southwestern province of Balochistan.

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). High-level UN meet on Rohingya situation tonight. jagonews24.com The High-Level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar will be held at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday night, September 30…

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). TTP link suspect held but Bangladeshi death identity remains unconfirmed: IGP. jagonews24.com Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has stated that authorities have not yet conclusively verified the identity of Faisal Hossain, the 22-year-old Bangladeshi reportedly killed in a Pakistani military operation while fighting alongside the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

| Sports Desk | (2025-09-30). PCB blocks Pakistan stars from playing in overseas T20 leagues. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Cricket Board has suspended all no-objection certificates for players who want to take part in T20 leagues outside the country. | According to ESPNcricinfo, the decision was confirmed in a notice sent by Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief operating officer, Sumair Ahmad Syed, on September 29. | "With the approval of Chairman PCB, all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players with respect to participation in leagues and other out of country tournaments are hereby put on hold until further orders," the notice read. | No official reason was given, but reports suggest the board may link NOCs to a…

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Minex 2025 exhibition opens in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 14th International Exhibition on Investment Opportunities in Iran's Mining and Mining Industries, known as Minex 2025, opened on Tuesday at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla.

Alfredo García Almeida (2025-09-30). Giro de 180 grados. radiohc.cu øQué pasaría si el presidente, Donald Trump, en vez de bombardear lanchas sospechosas de narcotráfico en el mar Caribe, declarara que con su ayuda financiera, haría de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua, la "Riviera de las Antillas"? Para los que duden, el ejemplo de Ucrania es contundente. | Tras siete meses en el poder, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha afirmado, que cree, por primera vez, que Ucrania puede no sólo imponerse, sino recuperar todo el territorio perdido y quizás "incluso ir más allá". El mensaje llega poco después de una cita con, Volodimir Zelenski, y con, Ursula von der Leyen, d…

LVP (2025-09-30). SF Mayor Push For Amazon Gateway Project By Prologis Billionaire Hamid Moghadam. indybay.org SF Mayor Lurie's billionaire pal Hamid Moghadam who is CEO of Prologis is building the Gateway Project at the present location of the Amazon warehouse in the Bayview. Protesters rallied against the project at the San Francisco Planning Commission meeting and opposed it because it will contaminate their community and also will be an Amazon facility that opposes the right of workers to have a union.

WSWS (2025-09-30). Bundeswehr manoeuvres in Hamburg as Germany undertakes largest rearmament programme since Hitler. wsws.org One of the most threatening military manoeuvres of…

Library, Archives (2025-09-30). 2025 National Juneteenth Annual Meeting a path to research and historical preservation. indybay.org Mississippi Territory decline of Indian populations spawned by two centuries' worth of European-introduced diseases, warfare, and eventually formalized land cessions like those included in the 1814 Treaty of Fort Jackson greatly encouraged white relocation to present-day Alabama that became the "Heart of Dixie"

The Independent (2025-09-30). Up to 95 dead from hunger, disease in West Sudan refugee camp in past 40 days. independent.co.ug KHARTOUM | Xinhua | At least 95 people have died from hunger and disease over the past 40 days in Abu Shouk displacement camp in El Fasher, western Sudan, volunteer groups said on Sunday. In a statement, the Abu Shouk Camp Emergency Room said 73 children under five and 22 elderly individuals had died from …

| Reuters | (2025-09-30). One killed, 38 missing in Sidoarjo Islamic school collapse. tribune.com.pk Indonesian rescuers were scrambling on Tuesday to locate 38 people feared trapped under rubble after an Islamic boarding school collapsed in the province of East Java while dozens were at afternoon prayer, disaster mitigation authorities said. | One person was killed and 102 evacuated in Monday's incident at the Al Khoziny school in the town of Sidoarjo when the unstable building collapsed during construction, the disaster mitigation agency said in a statement. | Search and rescue officers stand amidst the rubble of a collapsed building, after a hall collapsed while students were praying at the Al-Khoziny Isla…

ICRC (2025-09-30). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.

Yunielis Moliner (2025-09-30). La Aurora de Gerardo. radiohc.cu Aquel día Aurora apretaba con fuerza un pequeño naylon rojo entre sus brazos. Lo sostenía como un tesoro mientras esperaba en la sombra a que concluyera el acto en la barriada matancera de Pastorita. | El joven delegado del barrio la convenció de asistir. No podía faltar: se convertiría en cómplice de un encuentro que debió ocurrir hace muchos años. | Corría el 2021, Aurora Cabrera Fuentes con 97 años conservaba una lucidez envidiable y una memoria intacta. | Cuando llegó el momento, un hombre se acerca. Ella solo le preguntó si era capaz de reconocerla. Han pasado más de diez años desde que comenzó esa complicid…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Data hubs advance digital economy. ecns.cn Though still in the exploratory stage, the project has already identified a potential path for Hainan to build a competitive edge in its digital economy.Highlander said its new project in Shanghai, which combines wind power and a shared marine cable, has lower costs than its land-based peers.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Israeli soldiers detain Palestinian children for 'spying' in West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers were filmed detaining two Palestinian children in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank,…

The Independent (2025-09-30). Uganda launches presidential campaigns ahead of 2026 polls. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday officially launched presidential campaigns, with eight candidates, including incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, vying for the East African country's top office in the 2026 polls. The campaigns will run for three months across all 146 districts before culminating in the presidential election on Jan. 2, 2026. Museveni, who …

The Independent (2025-09-30). Uganda Baati to showcase building solutions at UMA trade fair. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, which will run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, it said in a news write-up shared on Sept.29. The trade fair, organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association …

WSWS (2025-09-30). Republicans push series of harsh "anti-crime" laws with Democratic Party support following Trump's occupation of Washington D.C. wsws.org With critical support from the Democratic Party, the Republican-led Congress has passed several harsh crime bills which further undermine the city's home rule laws while punishing youthful offenders.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Dolphins' Tyreek Hill suffers severe knee injury against Jets in NFL. aljazeera.com The Miami Dolphins wide receiver suffered what is believed to be a season-ending injury against the New York Jets.

Stop Flock! (2025-09-30). Thursday 10/2: Rally at the Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission to STOP FLOCK! indybay.org City Hall (OGP) | (Gather on the side entrance on 14th Street)…

The Independent (2025-09-30). Mix, shake, sip: DIY cocktails light up The Singleton Big Meeting. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Singleton Big Meeting returned on Sunday with a refreshing twist, as guests swapped their seats for the bartender's counter in a do-it-yourself (DIY) cocktail experience at Thrones Bar & Lounge. The monthly party series, staged every last Sunday, has earned a reputation as one of Kampala's most …

Josh Breiner (2025-09-30). Two teenagers wounded in ramming attack at West Bank junction near Jerusalem. haaretz.com The two were transported while conscious to hospitals in Jerusalem, one in serious condition and the other moderately wounded. An initial investigation by the IDF revealed that after running over the two, the attacker exited the car with a knife and was shot by civilians…

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Khagrachhari blockade disrupts daily life for 4th day. jagonews24.com The indefinite road blockade enforced by Jumma students and local residents is underway for the fourth day on Tuesday, September 30, severely disrupting normal life in the hill district…

albawaba (2025-09-30). Houthi attack sets cargo ship on fire in the Gulf of Aden, 2 injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Houthi missile attack targeted a Dutch-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, causing fire on board, and leaving two members injured.Authorities revealed that the cargo ship crew were forced to leave the vessel after the missile attack by the Yemeni group, the Associated Press reported Monday.Houthis also failed to hit the ship called "Minervagracht" when they targeted it on Sept. 23, in the Gulf of Aden, which links the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.The ship was carrying 19 workers, and they were all evacuated by a helicopter.Spliethoff, the ship's owner, said that the strike cause…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China debuts world's mightiest centrifuge in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China on Monday launched the world's largest centrifuge by capacity, which can generate 300 times Earth's gravity and accommodate loads of up to 20 metric tons.

albawaba (2025-09-30). Trapeze artist Marina B dies after horrific fall in front of audience. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Famous trapeze artist Marina B tragically died at 27 after falling 16 feet to the ground in front of the audience during a circus performance in Germany.Marina Barceló was performing at a circus at Circus Paul Busch in Bautzen, Germany, when she fell and died immediately on impact. According to German news outlet Bild, the Spanish trapeze artist died in front of more than 80 people, among whom were children. Trapeze artist Marina B dies after horrific fall in front of audience: üá©üá™üé™üïäÔ…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China to launch K visa for young science, tech professionals. ecns.cn China will introduce a new K visa for eligible young science and technology professionals to boost international collaboration, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

newarab (2025-09-30). Taliban enforces internet blackout, cuts fibre-optic cables. newarab.com An It's the first time Afghanistan has experienced a shutdown of this kind since the Earlier this month, several provinces…

Committee on Academic Freedom (2025-09-30). Protesting the Suspension of a Scholar at the University of Kentucky for Statements on Palestine. juancole.com Committee on Academic Freedom | Middle East Studies Association of North America | — Letter to the University of Kentucky regarding the suspension of Professor Ramsi Woodcock for his statements about Palestine Eli Capilouto President, University of Kentucky elic@uky.edu James C. Duff Dean, J. David Rosenberg College of Law University of Kentucky jim.duff@uky.edu …

| Our Correspondent | (2025-09-30). PPP walks out of National Assembly, Tarar apologises for Maryam's canal comments. tribune.com.pk Pakistan Peoples Party staged a dramatic walkout in the National Assembly on Tuesday, expressing disappointment and anger over recent remarks by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who had said, "Our water, our canals, our choice". | PPP MNA Syed Naveed Qamar sharply criticized Maryam's recent speeches, particularly her comments about water rights. | He questioned the statement, saying, "What does that even mean? The water belongs to the River Indus — it belongs to all of Pakistan. Such speeches are disappointing". In protest, PPP members exited the House. "We are being taunted for supporting this governm…

Mark J Willière (2025-09-30). Poland vs. Russia: Is Ukraine the West's Battle for Survival? thinktank.pk As the Ukraine crisis drags into its fourth grueling year, a stark admission from Warsaw has ignited global debate: Is the conflict no longer just a regional tragedy, but a full-fledged clash between the West and Russia? On September 29, 2025, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk dropped a bombshell at the Warsaw Security Forum, framing …

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Netanyahu insists Israel will 'forcibly resist' Palestinian statehood. jagonews24.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out recognising a Palestinian state, insisting Israel will "forcibly resist" such a move despite a new US-backed peace plan that leaves the door open to Palestinian self-determination.

Indivisible Salinas Valley (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/18: NO KINGS Salinas. indybay.org Corner of South Mains Street and Blanco Road, Salinas…

Michael Lambert (2025-09-30). speech at the U.N. indybay.org Trump said "manufacturing is booming in the US." "Climate change is the greatest con in the history of the world." "DC was the crime capital of the world. Now after twelve days, people are going to restaurants again."

Stephen Koukoulas (2025-09-30). Full employment under threat as labour market weakens. independentaustralia.net

Reiner Heyse (2025-09-30). Class war! and the accompanying propaganda against the welfare state. indybay.org "The pension system already costs an insane amount of money… And these costs will become much, much higher." January 14, 2025) This is another blatant lie. However, it is cleverly disguised, because who would deny that ‚Ǩ390 billion is a lot of money? The lie lies in concealing the fact that the actual costs have fallen relatively enormously:…

Amir Tibon (2025-09-30). The that could convince Hamas to accept the Trump plan. haaretz.com Ending the war, freeing the hostages: The Trump plan answers the key priorities of the Israeli public. But the proposal also offers Hamas the chance to achieve one of its holy grails — unless Netanyahu manages to push them into refusal…

aljazeera (2025-09-30). Typhoon Bualoi kills dozens in Vietnam and Philippines. aljazeera.com The deadly storm forces tens of thousands to evacuate and destroys thousands of homes.

| Syed Ali Shah | (2025-09-30). Two FC personnel, eight civilians martyred in Quetta blast. tribune.com.pk At least 16 people, including two Frontier Corps personnel and eight civilians, were killed on Tuesday in a suicide bombing and exchange of fire near Pishin Stop in Quetta, according to Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Kakar. | He said more than 30 others — including women and children — were injured and taken to Civil Hospital Quetta, where six remain in critical condition. | Kakar said dry food and other items were recovered from the possession of six slain terrorists, suggesting they had planned a prolonged confrontation after entering the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters. | According to him, t…

WSWS (2025-09-30). Trump imposes new tariffs as warning lights on US economy flash. wsws.org So-called "reciprocal tariffs" are the key weapon in what is a massive international shakedown operation, more akin to Mafia measures than anything seen in the history of international trade.

The Independent (2025-09-30). Cheaper HIV prevention drug coming. independent.co.ug Drug can be used to prevent catching the virus and treat those who have it Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | A new long-acting medicine that could make preventing HIV transition might soon be even for poor countries like Uganda thanks to agreements between producers and key HIV/AIDS prevention programme advocates. Lenacapavir, produced by …

jagonews24 (2025-09-30). Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies. jagonews24.com President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Monday he will be imposing a 100% tariff "on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States."…

Guest Blogger (2025-09-30). Feds Respond to Save LBI Lawsuit with Motion to Reconsider Approvals for Massive Atlantic Shores Wind Farm. wattsupwiththat.com Save LBI will continue advocating for a full rescission of unlawful approvals, protection of the right whale's migration, and an overhaul of BOEM and NMFS's offshore wind permitting practices.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China debuts world's mightiest hypergravity centrifuge. ecns.cn The machine, coded CHIEF1300, is one of the core components of the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF) currently under construction in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.

aljazeera (2025-09-30). YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension. aljazeera.com Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump's suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). Mehran plain is home to key prehistoric sites, archaeologist says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Mehran plain, situated west of the Zagros Mountains, is home to important archaeological hubs with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times, an archaeologist said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). China urges U.S. to cease unreasonable suppression of Chinese firms. ecns.cn China urges the United States to immediately rectify its wrongdoing and cease its unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Monday."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe spokesperson made the remarks in response to a media inquiry on the U.S.

Julian Ryall (2025-09-30). Did Amelia Earhart spy on Japan? Trump's declassification order revives mystery. scmp.com Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific, a presidential order to declassify every US record on her final, ill-fated flight has sparked a fresh surge of interest in one of aviation's most enduring enigmas. | US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had ordered the declassification of "all records" related to Earhart — but among those who have devoted their lives to the mystery, there was a sense of weary deja vu.

Indivisible Pajaro Valley (2025-09-30). Saturday 10/18: NO KINGS Pajaro Valley. indybay.org Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Long March 2D rocket conducts 100th successful flight. ecns.cn Designed and manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, a CASC subsidiary, the Long March 2D made its maiden flight in August 1992, transporting a recoverable Earth-observation satellite into orbit.

AACC (2025-09-30). Sunday 10/5: Film Screening: AMREEKA. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center in San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA 95124…

ecns.cn (2025-09-30). Shanghai inaugurates first highway supercharging station. ecns.cn East China's metropolis, Shanghai, has officially launched its first highway intelligent supercharging station at the Fengjing service area along the G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, ahead of the National Day holiday.

WSWS (2025-09-30). Federal mediator intervenes in bid to break Boeing defense strike, as Trump demands "quadrupling" missile production for war with China. wsws.org The Pentagon must have its missiles and fighter jets. This is why Boeing has been given a free hand to ruthlessly crush the strike, including through hiring permanent replacements.

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). 2025 World Para Athletics Championships: Salehi takes bronze. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian woman shot putter Elham Salehi claimed a bronze medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Tuesday.

ptcnews.tv (2025-09-30). Indonesia: One killed, several injured as school building collapses on praying students. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a tragic incident, a building under construction at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia collapsed on dozens of praying students Monday, killing at least one, injuring dozens and burying others in the rubble. | Rescue workers, police and soldiers digging through the night pulled out eight weak and injured survivors more than eight hours after the collapse at Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School in the East Java town of Sidoarjo. Rescuers saw additional bodies, indicating the death toll was likely to rise. | Families of the students gathered at hospitals or near the collapsed building, anxiousl…

Hugo GABBERO (2025-09-30). Greece: Government systematic constraints and politically motivated accusations against migrants rights NGOs must end! fidh.org Greek authorities threaten to remove some migrants' rights NGOs from the official registry of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, posing serious obstacles to the capacity of civil society actors to operate and defend the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and thereby shrinking civic space. Greek authorities have already, since 2020, introduced legislation that imposes burdensome financial requirements and controls, such as intrusive audits, that undermine NGOs' independence and (…) | – |

W. T. Whitney (2025-09-30). New Cuban Report Confirms US Blockade is War. counterpunch.org Cuba's foreign ministry on September 17 released the nation's annual report on adverse effects of the lengthy U.S. economic blockade of Cuba. It does so ahead of the yearly vote in the United Nations General Assembly on a Cuban resolution stating the "necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United

newarab (2025-09-30). Sudan issues flood warnings in provinces near the Nile River. newarab.com The Sudanese irrigation ministry issued the alert Sunday and it remained in effect Monday. The ministry urged residents in Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile provinces to practice caution as floods may a…

chloe Frick, Phd Candidate in Ecology, University of Adelaide (2025-09-30). These little bettongs were wiped out in South Australia a century ago. Now they're thriving alongside foxes and feral cats. | Chloe Frick

sergi Basco, Profesor Agregado De Economia, Universitat De Barcelona (2025-09-30). The euro 'stablecoin': how this new crypto venture could threaten the eurozone's already fragile economy. | Sergi Basco

catia Nicodemo, Professor of Health Economics, Brunel University of London (2025-09-30). The UK must invest in medicines — but not at any price. | Catia Nicodemo

Hugo GABBERO (2025-09-30). Georgia: Escalating repression Over 20 Georgian CSOs targeted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, CSO leaders questioned in "sabotage" case. fidh.org

hoda Khalil, Adjunct Research Professor, Lecturer, Systems, Computer Engineering, Carleton University (2025-09-30). Our AI model can help improve indoor ventilation during wildfire season. | Hoda Khalil

ayse Burcin Baskurt, Senior Lecturer, Applied Positive Psychology, University of East London (2025-09-30). Waiting isn't a bad thing — it can actually boost your wellbeing. | Ayse Burcin Baskurt

gaylor Montmasson-clair, Research Associate, Guest Lecturer, University of Johannesburg (2025-09-30). Will the G20 listen to its own advisors? 4 urgent steps on climate change. | Gaylor Montmasson-Clair

art Jipson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton (2025-09-30). Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr. | Art Jipson

Lucia Posteraro (2025-09-30). Just transition and critical minerals: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org

paola Di Giuseppantonio Di Franco, Associate Professor School of Philosophy, Art History, University of Essex (2025-09-30). Four ways virtual reality can help communities heal after disasters. | Paola Di Giuseppantonio Di Franco

ICRC (2025-09-30). Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-30). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org

fred H. Lawson, Professor of Government Emeritus, Northeastern University (2025-09-30). Trump's dip into the Nile waters dispute didn't settle the conflict — in fact, it may have caused more ripples. | Fred H. Lawson

tehrantimes (2025-09-30). participants of InteRussia fellowship study Russian theatrical tradition. tehrantimes.com

ted Powers, Professor of Molecular, Cellular Biology, University of California, Davis (2025-09-30). A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil — what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied. | Ted Powers

LVP (2025-09-30). LA Labor Rally for SMART Bus Drivers Sean Broadbent & Jaime Colato Rodriquez Over ICE. indybay.org

Lucia Posteraro (2025-09-30). Companies developing new fossil fuel projects should be excluded from all sustainable funds, advocates and experts tell the EU. fidh.org

ICRC (2025-09-30). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org

sally Jane Brown, Curator, West Virginia University (2025-09-30). How Dorothea Tanning's 'Birthday' painting challenged male-dominated surrealism. | Sally Jane Brown

nicodemus Minde, Researcher, United States International University (2025-09-30). Tanzania's ruling party has crushed the opposition – the elections are a mere formality. | Nicodemus Minde

carrie Ann Johnson, Assistant Teaching Professor of Women's, Gender Studies, Iowa State University (2025-09-30). 'Whisper networks' don't work as well online as off ‚àí here's why women are better able to look out for each other in person. | Carrie Ann Johnson

stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney (2025-09-30). RBA stands pat on interest rates as hopes dim for future cuts. | Stella Huangfu

ICRC (2025-09-30). Special Appeal 2025 – Climate change and conflict: Protecting the most vulnerable. icrc.org

faye Davies, Senior Lecturer in Media, Cultural Theory, Birmingham City University (2025-09-30). Late-night TV in the US has a storied history of political commentary and presidential engagement. | Faye Davies

steven Sullivan, Director of the Hefner Museum of Natural History, Miami University (2025-09-30). How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood. | Steven Sullivan

ICRC (2025-09-30). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-09-30). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org

sherry Cox, Clinical Professor of Biomedical, Diagnostic Sciences, University of Tennessee (2025-09-30). Calling in the animal drug detectives ‚àí helping veterinarians help beluga whales, goats and all creatures big and small. | Sherry Cox

neil Marsh, Professor of Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan (2025-09-30). Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits. | Neil Marsh

ICRC (2025-09-30). Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop. icrc.org