(2025-09-17). Native Women Join Flotilla to Gaza are not. indybay.org Indigenous women are aboard the Freedom Flotilla bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza, where the horror of starvation and genocide is ongoing. The Native women are St'atl'imx/Sudanese, Cree/Dene Salt River First Nation and Inuk. Bringing with them the flags of resistance from Native people in the north, their message to people of Palestine is: "You are not forgotten."
(2025-09-17). Gaza City reels as Israel unleashes ground offensive. tribune.com.pk 
Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, targeting Hamas militants and prompting widespread international alarm, with the UN condemning it as "carnage". | A United Nations commission accused Israel of committing "genocide" in the Palestinian territory, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials had incited the crime. | The Israeli military unleashed a massive bombardment of Gaza City overnight as its troops moved deeper into the territory's largest urban hub. | "Over the past 24 hours, following extensive discussions with the political echelon, the…
(2025-09-17). Will the US Continue to Aid, Abet, and Arm Genocide in Gaza? scheerpost.com Damage in Gaza Strip during the October 2023. Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APAimages, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Katrina vanden Heuvel /
(2025-09-17). Stopping the Genocide Requires an Armed Protective Force. counterpunch.org 
At this stage of the Gaza genocide, the Israelis' ostensible goals are (a) to free the captives who remain in Gaza, all of whom are soldiers (that is, prisoners of war) and (b) to "destroy Hamas." But its leaders have repeatedly made clear their true intentions: to nix all ceasefire proposals as they proceed to completely empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population through some combination of mass killing and expulsion.
(2025-09-17). Yemeni missile forces Netanyahu's plane to make 'emergency landing'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Yemen announces new operations against the Israeli occupation regime in response to the Gaza genocide and the regime's ongoing aggression against the country.
(2025-09-17). Israel committing genocide: UN report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel said in a new report today. | The Commission urges Israel and all States to fulfil their legal obligations under international law to end the genocide and punish those responsible for it. | The Commission has been investigating the events on and since 7 October 2023 for the last two years, and concluded that Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces committed four of the five genocidal acts defined by the 1…
npr.org (2025-09-17). A U.N. inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, joining a rising chorus A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible for it.
(2025-09-17). Saturday 10/4: Two Years of Genocide, Two Years of Resistance – Rally and March. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2025-09-17). Genocide as Spectacle: The Smartphone Era of War. juancole.com by Ismail Salahuddin ( Middle East Monitor ) — In an age where our phones glow with the endless stream of breaking news, short videos, and curated feeds, genocide itself has been transformed into consumable content. We live not simply in an era of wars but in what might be called the Netflix era of …
(2025-09-17). Lies hype around the Kirk assassination. workers.org 
Let's first make it clear who the perpetrators of violence are. In the first half of September: The U.S.-armed Israelis killed hundreds of Palestinian civilians daily, adding to the total of tens of thousands of children murdered during 23 months of genocide. Warplanes bomb civilians and Israeli snipers execute children . . . |
(2025-09-17). UN Chief: war in Gaza "Intolerable" as world leaders condemn Israeli offensive. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the war in Gaza "morally, politically and legally intolerable," warning that the devastation unfolding in Gaza City represents the systematic destruction of the enclave.His remarks came as the Israeli military announced the expansion of its ground operation in Gaza City, claiming that its goal is to "destroy Hamas' military infrastructure" and urging residents to flee south. The announcement followed a night of heavy bombardment in northern Gaza that killed at least 20 people, according to local health officials.LIVE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterr…
(2025-09-17). Influencer family stirs anger after playing Anas Al-Sharif puzzle. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video of a famous Arab influencer family stirred controversy on social media after filming themselves making a puzzle themed after the late Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who was recently killed by a targeted Israeli air strike on Gaza. The influencers in question are the Miqdad family, who posted a 19-minute clip of themselves participating in a puzzle challenge featuring a picture of Anas Al-Sharif. In the clip, the Miqdad family formed two teams to see who could finish the same puzzle faster.While many viewed the video as harmless, as they offered their condolences to the late Palestinian…
(2025-09-17). 'We pulled the children out in pieces'. tribune.com.pk 
As drones buzzed overhead in the morning sun, Palestinians gently lifted from the rubble a blanket holding a body, the latest casualty of Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza City. | The devastating scene is a familiar one in the Gaza Strip's main urban hub, where Israel has carried out intensifying strikes in the runup to the ground assault it launched on Tuesday. | Overnight bombing reduced a residential block in the north of the city to mounds of rubble. One man squeezed his head and hand beneath a concrete slab in a desperate search for survivors. | "There were about 50 people inside, including women an…
(2025-09-17). Doctors say Israeli troops deliberately targeted Gaza children. nationofchange.org International physicians describe treating more than 100 Palestinian children shot in the head or chest in what they call evidence of war crimes.
(2025-09-17). Global backlash grows over Israel's ground incursion in Gaza City. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel is pressing forward with its full-scale ground invasion of Gaza City following a period of intense bombardment, sparking widespread international backlash.
(2025-09-17). EU considers imposing 37% tariffs on Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The EU proposed on Tuesday to slap huge tariffs on Israel as a way to pressure Tel Aviv to stop the war in Gaza.The European Commission suggested imposing tariffs on Israeli goods over the deadly war in Gaza and ongoing violations in the West Bank.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Euronews that the strategy is to suspend trade-related provisions between the EU and Israel.EU proposes to strike Israel with HUGE tariffs on 37% exports | 'In 2024, EU & Israel trade amounted to ‚Ǩ42.6B. Abolition of preferential regime will cost Israel dearly' — Kallas in light of events in Ga…
(2025-09-17). EU lays out new tariffs, sanctions on Israel. jagonews24.com The European Union laid out Wednesday its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza as Palestinians fled en masse from Israeli tanks, drones and troops pushing deeper into the coastal enclave ravaged by 23 months of war…
(2025-09-17). Israel / Palestine: Calls for the protection of humanitarian activists sailing to Gaza aboard all the Global Sumud Flotilla. fidh.org According to reports, more than 50 boats of humanitarian activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla – coordinated by the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Global Movement to Gaza, and the Sumud Nusantara – sailed to Gaza on 31st of August 2025, departing from Barcelona. They aim to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to the besieged population in Gaza. Israeli authorities have consistently intercepted vessels attempting to breach the blockade, redirecting them to Israeli (…) | – | /…
(2025-09-17). Israel announces 'safe' route for residents to leave Gaza City for 48 hours. albawaba.com ccALBAWABA – Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on X on Wednesday, announcing a "temporary" new route for residents to leave Gaza City.The announcement came one day after the Israeli army announced the launch of the ground invasion of Gaza City after a massive bombardment that was carried out against the city.The Israeli military announced "the opening of a temporary transportation route via Salah al-Din Street", "the route will be open for 48 hours only".
(2025-09-17). Global Sumud Flotilla – Interview with Saif Abukeshek. indybay.org Interview with Palestinian activist Saif Abukeshek participating in the 2025 Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza to deliver medicine and food and break the siege.
(2025-09-17). UC Unions & Workers Protest Trump & Regents Attacks On Public Education At UC Regents Meet. indybay.org UC unions rallied and protested at the UC Regents meeting at the Mission Bay campus against the union busting by the UC Regents and management, attacks on democratic rights and massive cutbacks of NIH by Trump along with demands for the "cleansing" of the University…
vox.com (2025-09-17). Trump asks the Supreme Court to give him total control over the US economyIn a trio of cases, two currently pending before the Supreme Court and one that is likely to land on the justices' doorstep as soon as Tuesday, President Donald Trump claims new powers that, if he prevails, would give him near-total control over all US fiscal and monetary policy.
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vox.com (2025-09-17). Trump asks the Supreme Court to give him total control over the US economyIn a trio of cases, two currently pending before the Supreme Court and one that is likely to land on the justices' doorstep as soon as Tuesday, President Donald Trump claims new powers that, if he prevails, would give him near-total control over all US fiscal and monetary policy.
(2025-09-17). Estimated 16,500 climate change deaths during Europe summer: study. geo.tv 
(2025-09-17). Bad Bunny Dominates Latin GRAMMYs 2025, Leading Every Major Category. latintimes.com The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominations for the 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, and one name towers above the rest: Bad Bunny. With a staggering 12 nominations, the Puerto Rican superstar has once again proven why he is the reigning force in global Latin music.
(2025-09-17). Five Theses on the Situation in Nepal. counterpunch.org 
The crisis in Nepal escalated in early September, bringing down the center-right government of Prime Minister KP Oli. The immediate spur was the regulation and banning of social media on September 4. Protests over this action were met by police firing, which resulted in the killing of 19 protestors. This escalated into major manifestations, leading to attacks on the homes of politicians and the national parliament building as well as the presidential building.
(2025-09-17). Sindh rolls out SWAT Program to boost climate-smart farming. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Agriculture Department has launched the Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Program under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Project to train farmers in modern techniques, said Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar. | The programme aims to teach farmers methods to boost crop yields, improve plant growth, control pests, and cultivate using less water. "The Sindh government has prepared a comprehensive plan to combat climate change and safeguard the province's agriculture sector," Mahar added, emphasising that the initiative will raise incomes and ensure food security. | The five-year…
(2025-09-17). Five terrorists killed in Khuzdar IBO: ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
Security forces killed five terrorists linked to the Indian proxy network Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Khuzdar district. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched on the night of September 14 and 15 following reports of militant presence in the area. | "During the conduct of the operation, own forces effectively engaged the terrorists' location, and after an intense fire exchange, five Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell," the statement said. | The ISPR added that weapons, ammunition and explosives were re…
(2025-09-17). 'Criminal justice system is key to the rule of law' – Justice Madlanga. sanews.gov.za 'Criminal justice system is key to the rule of law' – Justice Madlanga | The Madlanga Commission has kicked off proceedings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane today. ⚪ The commission kicked off on Wednesday with an address by Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga setting out the map for the commission. ⚪ The establishment of the commission follows serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about an alleged criminal syndicate that has spread influence into law enforcement, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and intelligence services…
(2025-09-17). Afghan man gets life in German prison. tribune.com.pk 
An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed a police officer and left five people wounded. | The 26-year-old, only partially named as Sulaiman A. and found to be a supporter of the Islamic State group, committed the knife attack in May 2024 in the western city of Mannheim. | The court convicted him of murder, attempted murder and dangerous bodily harm and judged his crimes to be especially grave, which virtually rules out early release. | Sulaiman A. used a large hunting knife in the attack which targeted a rally by Pax Europa, a group…
(2025-09-17). JnUCSU elections on November 27. jagonews24.com The elections to the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnUCSU) will take place on November 27…
(2025-09-17). Minister Tolashe advances the course to reduce fraud in grant system. sanews.gov.za Minister Tolashe advances the course to reduce fraud in grant system | Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe says she is confident that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is making strides in improving efficiency, while intensifying efforts to root out fraud and corruption within the grant system. | In a statement released by the department, the Minister expressed the importance of the Beneficiary Biometric Enrollment in all SASSA offices as one of the flagship initiatives geared towards thwarting all the fraudulent elements in the social grants system. | In addition to this, she said measures…
(2025-09-17). 'Impartial' Madlanga Commission to make findings based on evidence. sanews.gov.za 'Impartial' Madlanga Commission to make findings based on evidence | Chief evidence leader of the Madlanga Commission, Advocate Terry Motau SC, has emphasised that the Commission will take an impartial approach to all the evidence that will be presented at the Commission. | Motau delivered an address at the commencement of the hearings held at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane today. | "[The] starting point must be the allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi at the 6 July media briefing. However, this investigation assumes no facts and does not depart from the premise that the allegations made by Lt G…
(2025-09-17). Mocking those who threaten people for mocking Charlie Kirk. indybay.org Mocking image of Charlie Kirk or image expressing freedom of speech?>
(2025-09-17). ATC orders Imran Khan to appear via video link in next hearing. tribune.com.pk 
PTI founder Imran Khan has been directed to appear via video link from Adiala Jail for the next hearing, as the anti-terrorism court (ATC) adjourned the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case to October 1. | The development came after the Punjab government formally withdrew its notification for holding a jail trial in the case. | Presided over by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, the court issued summons for three witnesses to appear at the next hearing and instructed that challan copies be distributed in 11 other May 9 cases the same day. | Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will also attend via video link…
(2025-09-17). All project tenders to go online to curb mafia influence: Wahiduddin. jagonews24.com In a major move to enhance transparency and root out corruption, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud announced that all government project tenders will henceforth be conducted online.
(2025-09-17). Envía tu foto para celebrar el Día Internacional de la Paz. cubadebate.cu El Día Internacional de la Paz se celebra cada 21 de septiembre desde 1981, cuando la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas lo instauró como una fecha para fortalecer los ideales de fraternidad en todas las naciones y pueblos. Para conmemorar la fecha, desde La Tira de los Lectores te invitamos a enviar fotografías que representen lo que significa la paz para ti.
(2025-09-17). Trump confirms US-China deal to keep TikTok operational. jagonews24.com A deal has been made between the US and China to keep TikTok running in the US, according to President Donald Trump.
(2025-09-17). How the West Snookered Itself in Energy Geopolitics. wattsupwiththat.com It is not as if the historical and political differences among the three great Eurasian powers — China, India and Russia — will all be resolved quickly under the pressure of US and EU sanctions policies. Fundamental bilateral tensions among them will remain as limits to potential cooperation. But now, in the face of EU and US provocations on trade and political relations, the level of converging national interests among the three giant neighbours in Eurasia has created a new energy terrain on the ground.
(2025-09-17). Light rain, cloudy skies expected in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that Karachi will experience cloudy and humid conditions over the next three days, with chances of light rain, drizzle, or showers, particularly in the morning and night hours. | According to the PMD, the city's maximum temperature is expected to remain between 31°C and 33°C, while minimum temperatures may range from 25°C to 27°C. | Winds are likely to blow from the west and southwest, accompanied by sea breezes that may bring temporary relief to residents coping with sticky weather. | Read: Drizzle makes city weather pleasant | {{pdf}}…
(2025-09-17). Iran's industry minister visits Kabul to discuss trade barriers, joint projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A high-ranking Iranian economic delegation led by Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak arrived in Kabul on Monday for talks on boosting trade and investment with Afghanistan.
(2025-09-17). Agreement reached with Iran in all desired economic fields: Pakistani minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Minister of Commerce of Pakistan stated that an agreement and understanding had been reached with Iran in all desired economic fields and announced that the 23rd session of the Joint Economic Committee of the two countries would be held as soon as possible to follow up on the agreements.
(2025-09-17). 'I'm not going anywhere; bring it on': Kash Patel dares Democrats amid Epstein, Kirk questions | FBI. hindustantimes.com FBI Director Kash Patel defended his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and the early, confusing public updates on the Charlie Kirk investigation during a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Senator Dick Durbin accused Patel of seeking credit over investigative discipline, warning that his actions "created mass confusion" and risked public safety. Throughout the session, Patel maintained he acted transparently and accused critics of politicizing his leadership.
(2025-09-17). World Patient Safety Day highlights preventing harm throughout childhood. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — World Patient Safety Day aims to raise public awareness to improve patient safety. This year's slogan, 'Patient safety from the start!', emphasizes the urgent need to act early and consistently to prevent harm throughout childhood, and yield benefits across the life course.
(2025-09-17). Friday 9/19: Break the Blockage or We Break the Economy! indybay.org West Oakland Huey P. Newton Sculpture @ Mandela & Dr. Huey P. Newton Way…
(2025-09-17). Death of Charlie Kirk fuels violence and clampdown on free speech. indybay.org Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna Pressures Platforms To Clampdown On Free Speech:…
(2025-09-17). Ban on exports of Iranian backgammon lifted. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—An official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the lifting of the ban on backgammon exports.
(2025-09-17). 'We Can Still Reach an Agreement with Maduro': Trump Envoy Urges 'Avoiding War' Amid Military Pressure. latintimes.com "There are plenty of tools that the U.S. government can use on the peaceful side" said Richard Grenell…
(2025-09-17). Pakistan, Maldives agree to boost parliamentary. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Maldives on Wednesday agreed to boost parliamentary cooperation and strengthen people-to-people contacts during a meeting between National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Maldivian Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla. | Sadiq said parliamentary diplomacy was vital for promoting peace and development in the region. | He stressed that sustainable peace could not be achieved without resolving the issues of Palestine and Kashmir, urging the Muslim Ummah to adopt a joint strategy to support the oppressed people. | The High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Islamabad also shared updates about th…
(2025-09-17). Venezuela: Instalan Consejo Nacional por la Soberanía y la Paz. radiohc.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro agradeció este martes la instalación del Consejo Nacional por la Soberanía y la Paz ante la amenaza militar de Estados Unidos, que servirá para consolidar la unidad de todos los sectores del pueblo. | Esta instancia contó con la presencia de 434 invitados de la vida nacional y surgió a propuesta de la Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento), cuyo presidente Jorge Rodríguez anunció que contará con dos mesas de acción: una de carácter jurídico y otra política. | Maduro reveló que más del 60 por ciento de los presentes son opositores y "muchos pasaron a dialogar, a oírnos y a entre…
(2025-09-17). O mito do isolamento de Israel: a realidade da colaboraàßà£o árabe com o sionismo. strategic-culture.su Israel é apoiado, nà£o hostilizado, pela maior parte das naàßàµes árabes. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2025-09-17). Messi goal, assist lift Inter Miami past Seattle 3-1. jagonews24.com Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another to spark Inter Miami over the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Tuesday in an MLS rematch of a melee-capped Leagues Cup final.
(2025-09-17). Technical students warn of tougher movement if demands not met. jagonews24.com Protesting technical students have warned to go for a tougher movement if their demands are not met…
(2025-09-17). Faceless e-challan begins in Karachi from October 1. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Traffic Police, in collaboration with Lok Suhayta, has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on road safety and faceless e-challan. | According to the Traffic Police spokesperson, the purpose of this campaign is to provide citizens with complete awareness about the importance of traffic laws and the new, automated challan (ticketing) system. | From October 1, 2025, the faceless e-challan system will officially become operational. Under this system, traffic violations will be recorded through advanced cameras, and challans—backed by evidence—will be sent directly to citizens' homes, wi…
(2025-09-17). UK welcomes Trump with great pomp for second state visit. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump formally begins his unprecedented second state visit to Britain on Wednesday with the royal pomp a grand veneer to key diplomatic talks, and as difficult questions about Jeffrey Epstein linger. | King Charles and the royal family will roll out the red carpet for the president when he arrives at Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and family home to British monarchs for almost 1,000 years, with a carriage procession, gun salutes, a military flypast and lavish banquet. | Britain says it will be the largest military ceremonial welcome for a state visit in…
(2025-09-17). Tell to Stop Spraying Cancer-Causing Pesticides Near Schools and Homes. indybay.org Corporations like Driscoll's and California Giant Berry Farms spray an estimated 5,060 acres of cancer-causing pesticides in the Pajaro Valley EVERY YEAR, including near schools and homes where children spend most of their time.
(2025-09-17). La questione della Gagauzia, vulnus alle aspirazioni europee della Moldavia. strategic-culture.su Una delle questioni più scottanti che sta interessando la vita politica della Moldavia, è l'arresto avvenuto il 5 agosto 2025 della governatrice della Gagauzia Eugenia Gutsul, condannata a 7 anni di carcere e a dover pagare allo Stato 40 milioni di lei (circa 2.280.000 euro) | Segue nostro Una delle questioni più scottanti che sta interessando la vita politica della Moldavia, è l'arresto avvenuto il 5 agosto 2025 della governatrice dell…
(2025-09-17). KSA, UK to boost security off Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia and Britain launched a partnership Tuesday to strengthen Yemen's coastguard in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, where Huthi rebels have stepped up attacks on commercial shipping. | Under the agreement announced at a news conference in Riyadh, the coastguard of Yemen's internationally recognised government would be trained and equipped to tackle threats that also include piracy, human-trafficking and smuggling. | The initiative received funding worth several million dollars from more than 35 countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, as well as Gulf nations and the European U…
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(2025-09-17). Cancillería de Cuba saluda fiesta nacional de Papúa Nueva Guinea. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba expresó este martes cordiales felicitaciones al pueblo y Gobierno del Estado Independiente de Papúa Nueva Guinea, con motivo de su Fiesta Nacional. | Desde la red social X, la Cancillería cubana reafirmó la voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo los vínculos bilaterales. | Papúa Nueva Guinea celebra el aniversario 50 de su independencia, efeméride que conmemora su emancipación del dominio colonial australiano el 16 de septiembre de 1975. | Fuente: Prensa Latina…
(2025-09-17). US Justice Dept pulls extremism research from website. geo.tv 
The image shows the flag of Department of Justice fluttering at its building. — DOJ/FileWASHINGTON: A study highlighting far-right extremist violence in the United States has quietly been removed from the Justice Department's website, AFP confirmed on Tuesday.The…
(2025-09-17). FM: Iran Ready for Fair, Balanced Solution to Nuclear Standoff. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed Iran's commitment to diplomacy in a telephone call with his French counterpart, stressing Tehran's readiness to pursue a fair and balanced solution that guarantees mutual interests in resolving the nuclear standoff.
(2025-09-17). Thursday 9/18: Oakland Press Conference: The People Demand an Arms Embargo! indybay.org Oakland International Airport, 1 Airport Dr, Oakland…
(2025-09-17). The Data Shows Political Violence Is Actually Down. theintercept.com 
People gather before marching in memory of Charlie Kirk in Peoria, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2025. Photo: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images | It would be easy to believe America is tipping into an era of rampant political bloodshed. | In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, voices from across the spectrum sounded alarms that the shooting was just the latest flashpoint in a rising tide of violence. | Progressive commentator Hasan Piker, shaken after watching video of Kirk's murder,
(2025-09-17). California: Halt Dangerous Restart of Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara County. indybay.org Governor Newsom and State Agencies Should Insist on Full Environmental Review…
(2025-09-17). Brentford, Palace survive penalty shoot-outs to reach League Cup last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Brentford and Crystal Palace survived League Cup penalty shoot-outs to reach the last 16 as giant-killers Grimsby extended their fairytale run on Tuesday. | Keith Andrews' Brentford drew 1-1 with Aston Villa before winning 4-2 on penalties in west London, while Palace were held to a 1-1 draw by second tier Millwall prior to their 4-2 victory in the shoot-out. | Harvey Elliott, signed on deadline day on loan from Liverpool, scored Villa's first goal of the season on his full debut thanks to an error from Bees goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson. | But after Aaron Hickey scored a spectacular equaliser for Brentford, V…
(2025-09-17). Shelters Underground: How a Failing System Forces Unhoused People Into the Subway. counterpunch.org 
During the scorching summer months, the subway not only connects New Yorkers throughout the boroughs but also offers a break from the sun, especially for unhoused people. Yet while homeless people are often at the center of subway public safety debates, the conditions that force many unhoused people into stations for prolonged periods are usually
(2025-09-17). China's car market buckles under huge oversupply. tribune.com.pk 
On the outskirts of Chengdu, a city of 21 million, a showroom in a shopping mall offers extraordinary deals on new cars. | Visitors can choose from some 5,000 vehicles. Locally made Audis are 50% off. A seven-seater SUV from China's FAW is around $22,300, more than 60% below its sticker price. | These deals — offered by a company called Zcar, which says it buys in bulk from automakers and dealerships — are only possible because China has too many cars. | Years of subsidies and other government policies have aimed to make China a global automotive power and the world's electric-vehicle leader. Domesti…
(2025-09-17). Saturday 9/27: Training: : Advanced Safety & Security for Street Actions. indybay.org Oakland, CA. Near West Oakland BART…
(2025-09-17). Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Charlie Kirk's accused assassin. geo.tv 
A police mugshot shows Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, US, in this photo released by the Utah Department of Public Safety on September 12, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-17). Trump greets Modi on birthday, praises Ukraine diplomacy amid trade row. geo.tv 
U.S. President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk as they arrive for a joint news conference after bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, February 25, 2020. —ReutersPresident Trump praises Modi's efforts to end Ukraine war.Indian PM backs…
(2025-09-17). China's Electric Vehicle Influence Expands Nearly Everywhere, Except the US and Canada. counterpunch.org 
In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle — either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid. That is a significant rise from just five years ago, when EV sales amounted to fewer than 1 in 20 new car sales, according to the International Energy Agency, an
(2025-09-17). House Hearing with Meteorologist Chris Martz Dr. Roger Pielke Jr. on Playing God with the Weather — A Disastrous Forecast. wattsupwiththat.com House Hearing with Meteorologist Chris Martz & Dr. Roger Pielke Jr. on Playing God with the Weather — A Disastrous Forecast…
(2025-09-17). British cops push censorship technology at Trinity College Dublin. strategic-culture.su By Tadhg MACDONNELL: | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | VIGILANT creates a pan-European surveillance consortium, mixing publ…
(2025-09-17). Para luchar contra los planes de la ley marcial 'Nuestro movimiento no puede permitirse estar dividido'. workers.org Lo que sigue se basa en una charla impartida por Monica Moorehead, editora gerente de Mundo Obrero y ex candidata presidencial del Partido Mundo Obrero, para un seminario web del 7 de septiembre de 2025 titulado "Las guerras vuelven a casa: °Las tropas fuera de nuestras ciudades! ICE fuera de . . . |
(2025-09-17). Saturday 10/11: Conard House: Rhythms of Resilience II. indybay.org The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA…
(2025-09-17). Nearly 2.9 million Pakistanis emigrate in three years. tribune.com.pk 
Low salaries, limited amenities, and high private education costs are driving Pakistanis abroad, with 2,894,645 individuals leaving the country in the past three years up to September 15, according to the Protectorate of Emigrants. Emigrants paid Rs2.66 billion in Protectorate fees. | The emigrants include professionals such as doctors, engineers, IT specialists, teachers, bankers, accountants, auditors, designers, and architects, as well as skilled workers like plumbers, drivers, and welders. Women form a significant portion of those leaving. | Read: Pakistanis topped asylum seekers' list in UK in 2024 | Data…
(2025-09-17). Washington, Beijing strike deal to keep TikTok running in US. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an agreement between the US and China to keep TikTok operating in the United States, with three sources familiar with the matter saying the deal was similar to one discussed earlier this year. | The agreement requires TikTok's American assets to be transferred to US owners from China's ByteDance, potentially resolving a saga that has lingered for nearly a year. | A deal for the popular social media app, which counts 170 million US users, would represent a breakthrough in months-long talks between the two biggest economies as they seek to defuse a wide-ranging trade w…
(2025-09-17). Ben & Jerry's founder quits, says brand owner Unilever 'silenced' activism. scmp.com Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is resigning from the ice cream company he founded in 1978, saying the brand's freedom to speak out on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever. | "I can no longer, in good conscience, and after 47 years, remain an employee of Ben & Jerry's," Greenfield said in a letter posted on the website for the Free Ben & Jerry's campaign. "Ben & Jerry's has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power."
(2025-09-17). PM Shehbaz set to visit Saudi Arabia today. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (today) at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, accompanied by key Cabinet members. | During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Crown Prince to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan—Saudi Arabia relations. | The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. | The visit is expected to result in the formalisation of cooperation in diverse fields, reflecting the shared commitment of both sides to further enhance and deepen th…
(2025-09-17). How can we defeat the far right? socialist-alliance.org 
Alex Bainbridge argues that the fight against the far right has to include challenging mainstream racism as that will help undercut the fertile ground on which more far-right forces survive.
(2025-09-17). Iran's ethnic diversity on display at National 'Ash' Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The National Iranian Ash Festival as the largest food festival in Iran, is a chance for Iranians of all different ethnic groups, cultures, and languages to share their own way of cooking local foods with their compatriots.
(2025-09-17). Solitary Confinement in ICE Detention Centers Has Almost Doubled in Last Eight Months: Report. latintimes.com Experts noted that any time in isolation can be damaging, and the United Nations defines "prolonged" solitary as 15 days or more…
(2025-09-17). TCCIMA delegation visits China's Khorgos trade hub. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A high-level delegation from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) visited the Khorgos Free Economic Zone in China after completing meetings in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to explore opportunities for expanding economic ties.
(2025-09-17). Corrections Week to kick off next week. sanews.gov.za Corrections Week to kick off next week | The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will observe Corrections Week from 22 to 28 September 2025. ⚪ The week is aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of South Africa's corrections system. ⚪ "Corrections Week is premised on at least two notions: firstly, that rehabilitation, and not punishment, works in correcting offending behaviour; and secondly, that family, community and societal involvement is critical in all of the rehabilitative and social reintegration work that DCS implements on a daily basis. ⚪ "The backbone of Corrections Week activities, the…
(2025-09-17). BNP leader's wife hacked to death in Tangail. jagonews24.com The wife of a local BNP leader was hacked to death by assailants in Quizbari village of Mogra Union in Sadar upazila, Tangail, on Tuesday night.
(2025-09-17). LA's Long History Of Violence Against Journalists. thedissenter.org Host Kevin Gosztola is joined by guest Adam Rose, who is the press rights chair for the Los Angeles Press Club. He discusses court victories in lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).The Los Angeles Press Club was a plaintiff that sued to protect the rights of journalists covering ICE operations and protests against ICE. A United States court sided with them in their complaints against the LAPD and Noem and the DHS. Rose outlines the history of attacks on journalists in L.A. and celebrates the work of indepe…
(2025-09-17). Iran Ready, But Not in A Hurry to Restore Ties with Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Tehran is ready to resume relations with Damascus but is in no rush, emphasizing that any restoration of ties will depend on what serves the interests of the Syrian people.
(2025-09-17). Consumer inflation slows in August. sanews.gov.za Consumer inflation slows in August | Statistics South Africa has recorded a slight decrease in annual consumer inflation for August — easing from some 3.5% to 3.3%. | This as fuel and food inflation slowed last month. | "The monthly change was also lower. The consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% between July and August, with four of 13 categories in the inflation basket registering monthly declines. | "These were food and non-alcoholic beverages [NAB] (-0,1%); furnishings, household equipment & routine maintenance (-0,1%); transport (-0,2%); and information & communication (-0,2%)," Stats SA said.
(2025-09-17). Petition seeks IHC recording of Justice Jahangiri suspension hearing. tribune.com.pk 
Barrister Jahangir Jadun has applied to the Registrar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to obtain the audio-video recording of Tuesday's hearing in Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri's suspension case in the chief justice's court. | The application argues that while the media reported that no order had been passed, it was later learned after the hearing that Justice Jahangiri had been suspended from judicial work. | The application specifically requests the audio-video recording of IHC court 1 from September 16 at 1pm, with a USB drive also submitted for the recording. | Read: IHC suspends Justice Jahangiri amid…
(2025-09-17). Trump lands in Britain for historic second state visit. geo.tv 
An image of U.S. President Donald Trump is projected on Windsor castle, after U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrival for a state visit to the country, in Windsor, Berkshire, Britain September 16, 2025. — ReutersLONDON: US President Donald Trump arrived in…
(2025-09-17). West Indies make three changes for India tour. tribune.com.pk 
Batsmen Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze were recalled to the West Indies ranks when they were named in the squad to tour India on Tuesday while left-arm spinner Khary Pierre is included for the first time. | The two-Test series, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi, marks the West Indies' first tour to India since 2018 and forms part of the World Test Championship. | Neither Chanderpaul nor Athanaze were involved in the recent series against Australia but have been included to bolster the top-order batting. | "The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our fortunes at the top of the ord…
(2025-09-17). Two cops martyred in terrorists' attack. tribune.com.pk 
Two police personnel were martyred and several others injured after terrorists attacked headquarters police station in Shirani district of Balochistan. | According to sources, the attack was carried out late Tuesday night, with terrorists using heavy weapons during the assault. | Upon receiving information, a large contingent of security forces rushed to the site to take control of the situation. | The district administration initiated emergency measures and closely monitored the developments.
(2025-09-17). Afghan Taliban extend crackdown on internet access. geo.tv 
Sana, an Afghan teacher, reads a book before starting an online class, at her house in Kabul, Afghanistan, February 28, 2023. — Reuters Afghanistan's Taliban authorities expanded their crackdown on internet accesson Wednesday, severing fibre optic connections in multiple…
(2025-09-17). Texas Lawmaker Compares Immigration Raids to 'Slave Patrols': 'We Have Been Down This Road Before'. latintimes.com Jasmine Crockett said all Americans should be concerned, warning that a failure to teach and understand Black history leaves the nation vulnerable to repeating it…
(2025-09-17). Felony Animal Rescue Trial Begins. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is charged with felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-09-17). Shehbaz-Trump meeting on the cards. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to meet US President Donald Trump on the margins of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session, according to sources familiar with the development. | The prime minister is set to undertake a visit to New York to attend the UNGA next week where he will deliver the speech. On the sidelines, he is expected to meet several world leaders. But the most important meeting he is likely to have is with President Trump. | The sources said that both sides were in touch with each other and almost finalised the schedule. This would be the first meeting of any Pakistani prime…
(2025-09-17). Federal Court rejects Sable's demand for permits to restart oil & gas operation on the Central Coast. indybay.org Ruling orders Santa Barbara County Supervisors to hold public hearing on permit transfer within 60 days…
(2025-09-17). Gauteng unveils bold plan to address infrastructure challenges. sanews.gov.za Gauteng unveils bold plan to address infrastructure challenges | In a move to confront infrastructure challenges within Gauteng, the provincial government is deploying a "multi-faceted and practical strategy" to fix failing infrastructure, root out construction mafia syndicates and deal with project mismanagement. | In a statement, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) said the repair of failing infrastructure and the revitalisation of Central Business Districts is at the heart of a 13-point plan unveiled by Premier Panyaza Lesufi during the State of the Province Address in February. | "This strategy redefines…
(2025-09-17). Senior cop received Enayet at airport; JaPa leader booked hotel. jagonews24.com A senior police officer went to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka to receive Enayet Karim, also known as Masud Karim Chowdhury, who claimed to be an official of a foreign intelligence agency.
(2025-09-17). Iran: Open civil society letter calling for life-saving medical treatment for Iran's longest serving female political prisoner Zeinab Jalalian. fidh.org Zeinab Jalalian has been arbitrarily detained for most of her adult life. Her "crime"? Campaigning for women's rights. She is Iran's longest-held female political prisoner as she has spent 17 years in prison and is in need of life-saving medical care, but the Iranian authorities are refusing her treatment. The release of this open letter coincides with the third anniversary of the death of Zhina Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old who died in police custody in 2022 after being arrested for (…) | – |
(2025-09-17). Bangladesh's forex reserves rebound past $31 billion. jagonews24.com Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have climbed back above $31 billion, offering some relief to policymakers after months of pressure on the dollar market.
(2025-09-17). RICO charges dismissed against 61 Cop City activists. workers.org 
In 2023, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr brought RICO charges against 61 opponents of the "Cop City" training facility, alleging the protest movement was akin to an organized crime syndicate. Under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, prosecutors need merely to show the existence of a criminal enterprise . . . |
(2025-09-17). Intellettuali della sinistra italiana al servizio delle guerre della NATO. strategic-culture.su Come i sostenitori del globalismo cercano di screditare la Russia e la Cina: analisi di Davide Rossi | Segue nostro Luigi Manconi forse fuori d'Italia non è conosciuto, ma nella penisola è risaputo che sia stato a lungo deputato e senatore, prima degli ecologisti e poi del Partito Democratico, ugualmente noto che sia il coniuge di una delle figlie dello storico segretario del Partito Comunista Italiano Enrico Berlinguer. | Dovrebbe dunq…
(2025-09-17). US sinks second alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, escalating tensions with Caracas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United States military has carried out a second strike this month against an alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three people, President Donald Trump announced today.The operation, conducted by U.S. Southern Command, targeted a boat suspected of carrying narcotics linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel. Washington has accused the group of moving cocaine and fentanyl precursors across the region.VIDEO: üá∫üá∏ üáªüá™ US strikes second alleged Venezuela drug boat | President…
(2025-09-17). Cuba: Anuncian IV Encuentro de Improvisación Poética Oralitura Habana. radiohc.cu Del 25 al 28 del actual mes tendrá lugar en La Habana el IV Encuentro de Improvisación Poética Oralitura Habana, con el objetivo de cultivar la riqueza de la décima y el repentismo como tradición y pilar esencial del ámbito artístico cubano. | En esta ocasión, el evento estará dedicado al aniversario 70 de la Controversia del Siglo entre Jesús Orta Ruiz ´El Indio Naborí ª y Angelito Valiente, así como a los 25 años de la creación de La Cátedra Experimental de Poesía Improvisada, a los 50 años de la muerte de Francisco Riverón y los 95 años del natalicio del Inocente Iznaga, el ´Jilguero de Cienfu…
(2025-09-17). Seven years, no train: Sirajganj-Bogura rail link still just on paper. jagonews24.com What was meant to be a transformative rail corridor linking North Bengal to Dhaka in just five hours, slashing 130 km off the journey and saving four hours, has instead become a seven-year saga of bureaucratic delays, financing failures, and missed opportunities.
(2025-09-17). Thursday 9/18: Webinar: Conference for Palestine Reportback. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/detroitreportback…
(2025-09-17). AI-enhanced nutrition must enhance our agency, not undermine it. scmp.com The way people eat, make nutritional decisions and monitor health is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in Asia. Artificial intelligence (AI), wearables and online applications are reshaping the food landscape, embedding personalised nutrition services into daily life. | From WeChat's nutrition-tracking mini-programmes to Grab's food delivery algorithms helping users discover healthier options, digital platforms are becoming sophisticated intelligent systems that help advance…
(2025-09-17). Bangladesh edge Afghanistan to keep Super Four hopes alive. jagonews24.com Bangladesh held their nerve to beat Afghanistan by 8 runs and stay in contention for a Super Four spot, though their qualification fate still hangs in the balance.
(2025-09-17). EU says India's Russia links jeopardise closer ties. geo.tv 
EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas reacts as she speaks during a press conference on the Mercosur trade agreement, at the EU headquarters, in Brussels, on September 3, 2025. — AFPTop diplomat cites oil purchases, joint drills…
(2025-09-17). 'Face of Iran' unveiled at Iranology Foundation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A new geotourism documentary series named "Face of Iran" was unveiled on Tuesday at the Iranology Foundation in Tehran, with the aim of promoting the country's cultural and natural heritage as a tourism and economic asset.
(2025-09-17). Assassinating Peace: How Bernadotte's Murder Ended the Israel-Palestine Two-State Dream. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The UN General Assembly has just (September 12) endorsed the New York Declaration on the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. A day earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed that a "Palestinian state will not be established." Israel managed to secure 10 votes, including those of the United …
(2025-09-17). Trump administration sued over actions against University of California. tribune.com.pk 
Labor unions, faculties and students in the University of California education system sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over the freezing of federal funds and other actions that they say aim to stifle academic freedom. | The lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, seeks to forbid the government from using financial threats against the system that it said were harmful and unlawful. It also aims to restore funding already suspended. | "(The administration) has attempted to implement a playbook to threaten colleges and universities," the coalition that…
(2025-09-17). BNP, Jamaat, NCP leaders on Yunus' entourage to UNGA. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York later this month, accompanied by four senior political leaders from Bangladesh's major political parties.
(2025-09-17). UN Human Rights Experts Condemn U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Boats as 'Extrajudicial Executions'. latintimes.com "International law does not allow governments to simply murder alleged drug traffickers," said the three independent UN experts in a statement on Tuesday…
(2025-09-17). Body formed to reach consensus over engineers' demands. jagonews24.com A committee has been formed to reach a consensus on the demands pressed by the protesting BSc, and diploma engineers, and a promise has been made not to stage protest until the committee submits its report…
(2025-09-17). Fluoridation Risky to Fetus & Babies. indybay.org Fluoride chemicals added public water supplies to reduce tooth decay (fluoridation) poses an unnecessary risk of cognitive brain deficits to the fetus and young infants, report researchers in Annual Review of Public Health ("Health Risks and Benefits of Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and Infancy," April 2025).
(2025-09-17). Iran Condemns US' Meddling, Hypocritical Policies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a recent statement by the US State Department, issued on the anniversary of the September 2022 unrest in Iran, describing it as a "manifestation of Washington's hostile and criminal interference in Iran's internal affairs."
(2025-09-17). Glitch grounds Biman flight in Dubai, 178 passengers stranded. jagonews24.com A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight bound for Dhaka via Sylhet was grounded at Dubai International Airport late Tuesday night after engineers detected a mechanical glitch during a pre-departure inspection leaving 178 passengers stranded and forcing the national flag carrier to arrange emergency accommodation and meals.
(2025-09-17). Massive coalition of UC Berkeley faculty, employees and students sued the Trump admin. indybay.org Trump administration sued over campus free speech activities!
(2025-09-17). Punjab sees record e-bike surge under Green Credit programme. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore has recorded a sharp rise in electric motorcycle (e-bike) registrations, with 755 new entries last month taking the total to 1,248 under the Chief Minister's Green Credit Programme. | The initiative is central to the Punjab government's target of converting 30% of transport to electric by 2030, a move environmental experts describe as a key step toward cleaner, quieter cities. | Environment Department spokesperson Sajid Bashir said e-bikes are already reducing noise, smoke and traffic congestion. | Buyers receive a Rs100,000 subsidy in two instalments: Rs50,000 at purchase and another Rs50,000 after rid…
(2025-09-17). Barishal DFO suspended for 17 alleged fraudulent marriages. jagonews24.com Barishal Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Md Kabir Hossain Patwary has been suspended following allegations that he married 17 women through fraudulent means.
(2025-09-17). Thursday 9/18: No Kings 2.0 Kick Off – Join Protest Organizing Call (virtual). indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2025-09-17). Uncertainty hangs over Pakistan-UAE clash. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's participation in the Asia Cup remained clouded with uncertainty on Tuesday after the team cancelled its pre-match press conference ahead of a crucial Group A clash against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | Reports suggested the move was linked to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) ongoing protest against match referee Andy Pycroft, following the controversial "no-handshake" episode in Sunday's match against India. | Salman Ali Agha's side, scheduled to play their must-win fixture against the UAE on Wednesday in Dubai, did attend training later in the evening. However, the PCB has not issued any official…
(2025-09-17). 'Hilsa for Tk 10!' MP aspirant's fishy campaign backfires. jagonews24.com In what can only be described as "the most deliciously disastrous campaign stunt of the decade," independent MP aspirant Mufti Maulana Raihan Jamil promised voters in Faridpur-4 they could buy premium hilsa, Bangladesh's most sacred fish, for just Tk 10. What followed? Absolute piscine pandemonium.
(2025-09-17). Sunday 10/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-09-17). Announcement: Willis Will Be at This Week's VIP Meetup. wattsupwiththat.com Willis Eschenbach, long time contributor to WUWT will be joining Thursday's VIP meetup as a guest.
(2025-09-17). Fakery Is Part of US Assault on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
On September 2, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio separately reported that a U.S. attack on a small boat off Venezuela's coast destroyed illegal drugs and killed 11 passengers identified as members of the Tren de Aragua terrorist gang. Trump showed a video on social media displaying the boat's fiery destruction. For
(2025-09-17). Hasina and family can't use postal voting. jagonews24.com Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 10 members of her family will not be able to cast their votes in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections through a postal ballot system.
(2025-09-17). Farmers are in Trouble: How to Turn Things Around. counterpunch.org 
Farmers may be the proverbial "canaries in the coal mine" when it comes to the effects of Trump's grand tariff experiment. Point in fact — corn and soy prices are experiencing precipitous falls in no small part due to tariffs that China has placed on US imports. Cotton prices are dropping for the same reason,
(2025-09-17). Trump loves bling, royal pomp and UK goes all out to flatter him. scmp.com It is the sort of experience you just can't buy. | The carriages are being polished, the family silver is being laid out, and diamonds are being dusted off as King Charles prepares to offer a royal welcome to Donald Trump for what will be the highlight of the US president's unprecedented second state visit to Britain.
(2025-09-17). Polytechnic students block Satrasta over 3-point demands. jagonews24.com Students from polytechnic institutes have blocked the Satrasta intersection in Tejgaon, Dhaka, protesting the alleged destruction of the technical education system and the shrinking of engineering job opportunities.
(2025-09-17). Govt weighs mini-budget as deluge drains coffers. tribune.com.pk 
The government is considering a mini-budget to raise funds for flood rehabilitation by imposing additional taxes on cars, cigarettes, electronic goods, and a levy on imported items equal to the reduction in regulatory duties made in June. | Sources said the plan targets luxury items used by wealthy individuals as well as more than 1,100 imported goods, with revenue to be collected through a federal levy. | If approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the mini-budget would help bridge the revenue shortfall and generate funds for flood rehabilitation, though most relief and rescue work is currently being carrie…
(2025-09-17). Experts recommend constitutional order to implement July Charter. jagonews24.com Experts have recommended implementing the constitutional proposals of the July Charter through a Constitutional Order (CO). They also suggested seeking public approval for the order via a referendum, potentially held on the same day as the national elections.
(2025-09-17). North Korea: Serious violations of rights of persons with disabilities underscored. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on the situation of disability rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea), and call for the government's swift implementation of the CRPD's recommendations.
Paris, Seoul, 17 September 2025. On 21 August 2025, the CRPD published its (…) | – |
(2025-09-17). Flooding recedes in Punjab as Indus swell continues. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reports that water flow in the Indus, Jhelum, Ravi and Chenab rivers is returning to normal after weeks of heavy flooding that devastated large parts of the province. | According to PDMA Punjab, the Chenab has normalised at Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad and Trimmu, while hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan have subsided. | A medium-level flood persists at Ganda Singh Wala on the Sutlej River, and low-level flooding continues at Panjnad, Sulemanki and Islam Headworks. | Dams remain near peak levels, with Mangla at 95 % capacity and Tarbela full. Across the bor…
(2025-09-17). KZN Transport partners with vehicle testing body to curb fraudulent certificates. sanews.gov.za KZN Transport partners with vehicle testing body to curb fraudulent certificates | The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has announced a partnership with the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) to clamp down on private vehicle testing stations issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates. | This follows a spate of learner transport accidents in the Umgungundlovu District, with three incidents recorded in just four days. | The most recent accident occurred on Monday, when a minibus taxi carrying learners from several schools veered off the road and plunged off KwaKhetha Bridge on the P127 near Impendle in the Midland…
(2025-09-17). Maduro resalta unidad de Venezuela en la instalación del Consejo Nacional por la Soberanía y la Paz. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, encabezó la instalación del Consejo Nacional por la Soberanía y la Paz en la ciudad de Caracas, instancia en la que destacó la participación de 434 representantes de sectores estrátegicos como muestra de una nación reconciliada y unida en defensa de la soberanía, la paz y la autodeterminación, ante las crecientes amenazas de Estados Unidos.
(2025-09-17). The last artisans: Can Rupganj's 200-year-old amulet casing craft be saved? jagonews24.com The amulet casing of Rupganj is more than metal, it's memory. It's the clink of belief in a changing world. It's the last stand of a craft older than the British Raj, older than partition, older than modern Bangladesh itself.
(2025-09-17). Isfahan holds first investment expo to attract domestic, foreign capital. tehrantimes.com ISFAHAN — The first Isfahan International Investment Expo (ISINEX 2025) opened on Wednesday in the central Iranian city to attract domestic and foreign investment.
(2025-09-17). Johannesburg, Durban to host Africa's premier tourism trade shows. sanews.gov.za Johannesburg, Durban to host Africa's premier tourism trade shows | Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as the host cities for Africa's two flagship tourism trade shows, Meetings Africa and Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI) for the next five years, starting in 2026. | Meetings Africa, the continent's leading business tourism platform, will mark its 20th edition at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from 23—25 February 2026. Africa's Travel Indaba, which focused on leisure tourism, will take place from 11—14 May 2026 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban.
(2025-09-17). PRAN Dairy holds seminar to raise awareness on safe milk production. jagonews24.com To ensure safe milk production, it is essential to raise awareness among farmers and establish effective cooperation among stakeholders…
(2025-09-17). 5 more dengue deaths, 622 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs. jagonews24.com Five more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8: 00am to Wednesday 8: 00am), taking the total number of fatalities to 161 this year…
(2025-09-17). A Hunger Strike to End Pesticides Near Watsonville Schools. indybay.org Topics covered in this discussion include the role the Driscoll's company has played in our local community, as well as the history of pesticides and farm workers; plus the story of one farmworker family currently suffering from cancer. Driscoll's is the largest berry company in the world.
(2025-09-17). Monday 9/22: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-09-17). Deepfakes and democracy: Can we trust what we see online? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In the past, the saying "seeing is believing" carried weight. A photograph or a video was considered proof of reality. But in today's digital age, even our eyes can deceive us.
(2025-09-17). The European semester for defence and the 5% for NATO policing. strategic-culture.su Perhaps it is time that "we must" question the role of the EU and our future without it. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Very few…
(2025-09-17). WIPO registers 13 new Iranian products. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially registered thirteen new Iranian products, according to a senior advisor at Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.
(2025-09-17). Sepahan fall short to Al Hussein at ACL Two. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Al Hussein got their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 campaign off to a bright start with a 1-0 win against Iran's Sepahan on Tuesday.
(2025-09-17). Ayesha Omar's 'Lazawaal Ishq' sparks debate as PEMRA responds to complaints. tribune.com.pk 
Ayesha Omar is set to host Lazawaal Ishq, Pakistan's first dating reality show. The announcement has already triggered sharp debate. The concept mirrors international formats like Love Island, bringing together four men and four women in a villa where they will date, take part in challenges, and form alliances while cameras track their every move. The finale will see one couple declared the winners. | The teaser, released in mid-September, quickly divided audiences. Online criticism poured in, with many arguing that the program clashed with cultural traditions and Islamic values. Boycott campaigns spread on so…
(2025-09-17). Tractor held by Shabab Al Ahli: 2025/26 ACL Elite. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Shabab Al Ahli and 10-man Tractor battled to a 1-1 stalemate in their opening AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 match at the Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.
(2025-09-17). CA Residents, Advocates Launch Campaign; Demand No CO2 Pipelines. indybay.org Fairfield, September 9, 2025 — Today, Communities Against Carbon Transport & Injection (CACTI), officially launched to protect the Bay Area from the Montezuma Carbon Hub, 45-mile carbon dioxide pipeline and waste injection well that could transport CO2 from sources such as power plants and refineries via pipelines through the Bay Area — including underwater pipelines — and ultimately inject it underground near the Suisun Marsh.
(2025-09-17). Cheap Advice for the Fed. counterpunch.org 
The question for the Fed is whether it has to worry more about inflation or a weak labor market. Last week's data indicate both are real concerns, but to my mind, the labor market weakness is unambiguously the bigger problem. I acknowledge that I am generally far more concerned about workers being unemployed than modest
(2025-09-17). Poison killed Putin critic Navalny, says wife. geo.tv 
(2025-09-17). Neo Nazis March in Auburn. indybay.org Neo Nazi group "NorCal Active Club" marched at a Charlie Kirk vigil in Auburn, CA.
(2025-09-17). 'The Khawatoons' prepare for an all girls comedy show on Friday. tribune.com.pk 
'The Khawatoons' keep coming back to District 19. They have previously done more than five shows there. Now, the all girls comedy group is scheduled to perform at the place this Friday in Karachi. The event will go on from 7: 30pm to 9: 00pm on September 19. | The show promises a night "packed with fresh jokes, quick wit, and the kind of laughter you don't want to miss." It is rated to be 16+ and we can expect some adult comedy from the group, according to their Instagram. | Talking to The Express Tribune, Ashika Shaikh, group member of The Khawatoons said that it's a ladies only show. "It's a safe space for wom…
(2025-09-17). Punjab launches first e-taxi scheme. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab government has launched its first e-taxi scheme, aiming to promote green transport and create employment opportunities. | In the first phase, 1,100 electric vehicles will be distributed, with 1,000 allocated to the corporate sector and 100 to individual applicants. Thirty e-taxis are reserved for women. | Applications can be submitted online at e-taxi.punjab.gov.pk. Vehicles will be provided through five-year interest-free instalments, with the government covering all interest costs, officials said. | Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan said the scheme will encourage electric vehicle use and support env…
(2025-09-17). Periódico Granma y Prensa Latina ganan en China premios internacionales de la Ruta de la Seda. cubadebate.cu La agencia Prensa Latina y el periódico Granma estuvieron hoy entre los ganadores de la segunda edición de los Premios Internacionales de la Ruta de la Seda. La corresponsal en China de PL, Isaura Diez, ganó en la categoría Mejor Reportaje con el trabajo "Cambios desde el Tíbet, la diferencia que nos une"; mientras, Granma obtuvo el galardón en Mejor Innovación con la sección "Diarios de Navegación".
(2025-09-17). Iran Urges Muslim Nations to Join Global Boycott Campaigns against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei condemned any normalization of ties with the Zionist regime, describing it as equivalent to legitimizing crime and aggression.
(2025-09-17). Why we should fear the coming of seemingly conscious AI. scmp.com My life's mission has been to create safe, beneficial AI that will make the world a better place. But recently, I've been increasingly concerned about people starting to believe so strongly in AIs as conscious entities that they will advocate for "AI rights" and even citizenship. This development would represent a dangerous turn for the technology. It must be avoided. We must build artificial intelligence for people, not to be people. | In this context, debates about whether AI truly can be…
(2025-09-17). Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard pounced in the final stages to secure a 2-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener on Tuesday. | Last season's beaten semi-finalists got off to a winning start in the Basque country as they shaded a tight game at the San Mames stadium in the first of eight group matches. | Mikel Arteta's side, chasing a first major trophy since 2020 and their first ever Champions League win, ground out their victory with a typically sturdy defensive display and their late goals. | Martinelli scored in the 72nd minute, 36 seconds after coming off t…
(2025-09-17). From rice terraces to waterfalls, Bali tour highlights nature and culture. tehrantimes.com BALI (Indonesia) – A recently-held media familiarization tour of Bali, attended by a number of Iranian journalists and social media influencers, was a journey to discover the authentic face of the country's culture and nature.
vox.com (2025-09-17). Trump asks the Supreme Court to give him total control over the US economyIn a trio of cases, two currently pending before the Supreme Court and one that is likely to land on the justices' doorstep as soon as Tuesday, President Donald Trump claims new powers that, if he prevails, would give him near-total control over all US fiscal and monetary policy.
(2025-09-17). Leader Congratulates Iran's Freestyle Wrestling Champions on World Victory. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Following the Iranian national team's triumph at the 2025 World Freestyle Wrestling Championships, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei issued a message praising the wrestlers' remarkable performance and exemplary conduct.
(2025-09-17). British Queen Camilla falls ill before Trump's UK state visit. scmp.com British Queen Camilla's planned meeting with US President Donald Trump and the first lady could be hampered by illness, which she reported just hours before the Americans touched down in England. | The queen, who was scheduled to appear on Tuesday at the funeral for the Duchess of Kent, withdrew at the last minute due to "acute sinusitis" — right around the same time Air Force One was preparing to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
(2025-09-17). Amouzad avenges Paris loss to Kiyooka: UWW. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Revenge was the theme of the night on Tuesday at the Zagreb World Championships, with Rahman Amouzad playing the starring role.
(2025-09-17). Mbappe penalty double gives Real Madrid opening win over Marseille. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe slammed home two penalties for Real Madrid as the record 15-time winners opened their Champions League campaign with a controversial 2-1 comeback win over Olympique Marseille on Tuesday. | Timothy Weah opened the scoring for the French visitors before Mbappe levelled from the spot and Madrid defender Dani Carvajal was sent off for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. | Roberto De Zerbi's enterprising Marseille were well placed to push for a famouse win at the Santiago Bernabeu until Facundo Medina was harshly penalised for a handball and Mbappe converted his second penalty. | "For me…
(2025-09-17). France opens new visa centre in Dhaka. jagonews24.com French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has inaugurated the new visa application centre with the VFS Global to facilitate travel for Bangladesh residents…
(2025-09-17). "Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:14. juancole.com Quatrain 14 emphasizes how short life is, even with all the good things the earth offers us (of which we should take advantage while we can). XIV. The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes — or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face Lightning a little Hour or …
(2025-09-17). Iran's Combat Preparedness Averting New Attack: Top Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's highest-ranking military commander praised the country's growing defense readiness, saying Tehran's preparedness has reached a level that deters enemies from miscalculations, including the notion of launching renewed acts of aggression.
(2025-09-17). Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies at 89. jagonews24.com Robert Redford — actor, director, producer, environmental crusader, Sundance prophet, and the last golden titan of American cinema — passed away peacefully at his beloved Sundance Mountain compound, surrounded by family, the scent of pine, and the soft echo of film reels spinning in eternity.
(2025-09-17). Arshad Nadeem qualifies for the World Athletics Championships javelin throw final. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championship javelin throw final with an attempt of 85.28 metres. | He was in action for the first time after the Asian Championship, as he will be vying for his spot in the final of the World Athletics Championship javelin throw event in Tokyo. | Arshad had a tough time finding his best for the qualification as it came in the crucial third and final round of attempts. | He was required to hit the 84.50 m mark, and he failed to get it in his first two attempts, which were 76.99m and 74.17m, respectively. | Group B was dominated by the Paris Olympi…
(2025-09-17). Yunus vows free, peaceful, festive elections in Feb. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to holding a free, fair, transparent, and festive general election in the first half of February next year.
(2025-09-17). Trump's Foreign Policy Push Against South Africa's Pro-Palestine Position. uwidata.com By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu South Africa's enduring solidarity with Palestine is deeply rooted in its own historical struggle against apartheid, shaping both its domestic discourse and foreign policy. This principled stance—exemplified by figures like Nelson Mandela—has led South Africa to openly criticize Israel's treatment of Palestinians and draw direct parallels with its own past. However, …
(2025-09-17). Asia Cup 2025: Qualification scenarios for all teams in Super Four stage. tribune.com.pk 
India have already booked their place in the Super Four, while five other teams are still in the race as the Asia Cup 2025 group stage heads toward its conclusion on Friday, September 19. | In Group A, defending champions India sealed qualification after victories over UAE and arch-rivals Pakistan. Oman, however, have been eliminated following defeats in both their matches against Pakistan and UAE. | This leaves Pakistan and UAE fighting for the remaining Super Four spot. The two sides will face each other today, Wednesday, September 17. The winner will progress to the Super Four and meet India on September 21…
(2025-09-17). Israel, US deploy religious rhetoric to counter pro-Palestinian statehood moves. scmp.com With European nations poised to symbolically recognise Palestinian statehood, Israel and the United States have ramped up their religious rhetoric, which analysts say is heightening tensions and deepening divisions across the West and Middle East alike. | Meeting in Israel on Monday — while an emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened in Doha in response to Israel's air strikes on Qatar — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio both emphasised their nations'…
(2025-09-17). South Pars refineries ready to meet winter gas demand, official says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's South Pars Gas Complex has accelerated strategic projects and boosted efficiency to ensure stable gas production for the coming cold season, a senior official said.
(2025-09-17). First batch of 37.5 tons of Hilsa exported to India. jagonews24.com Ahead of this year's Sharadiya Durga Puja, Bangladesh has exported the first batch of around 37.5 tons of hilsa fish to India.
(2025-09-17). Sun outage may disrupt satellite broadcasts for 8 days. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) has warned that satellite-based broadcasts in the country may face disruptions for eight consecutive days starting September 29 due to sun outage.
(2025-09-17). Flawed Assumptions About Wildfires Lead to Poor Public Policies. counterpunch.org 
The starting assumption about wildfire that dominates public policy is that "fire suppression" has created abnormal "fuel build up" in forests, leading to large, uncontrollable blazes. Recently, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz told a House hearing that the nation's forests are in a state of crisis, driven by a precipitous decline in logging that's increased
(2025-09-17). Wife of Russian opposition leader Navalny says he was killed by poisoning. scmp.com The wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said on Wednesday that laboratory analysis of smuggled biological samples had found he was killed by poisoning while incarcerated in an Arctic prison in February 2024. | Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most formidable critic for years, died in mysterious circumstances while serving a 19-year prison sentence on a string of charges widely seen as retribution for his opposition.
(2025-09-17). USA: No sympathy, please! The Winding Up of the Aid Organization USAID. indybay.org The Agency for Effectiveness DOGE, led by Elon Musk until his departure, investigated USAID for wasting public funds because Musk was convinced that it was "a criminal organization" [1]. Donald Trump had declared that this agency was run by "a group of insane radicals" [2]. The global aid organization USAID, founded by Pres. Kennedy, distributed over $35 billion in aid worldwide in 2024.
(2025-09-17). Bilal Saeed, Asim Azhar, Young Stunners and more to perform at Expo Centre. tribune.com.pk 
The Family Music Festival and Lifestyle Expo is scheduled to be held in Karachi on Saturday, 4 October, and Sunday, 5 October 2025. The event will take place at the Expo Centre, Main University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and is set to run from 6: 00 p.m. onwards. | The announced lineup features several prominent names from Pakistan's music industry. Confirmed performers include Bilal Saeed, Sahir Ali Bagga, Asim Azhar, Faris Shafi, Havi, Khudgarz Band, Young Stunners, Shahnila Ali, Shaman Ali Mirali, and Arshad Mehmood. This mix of artists spans multiple genres, ranging from mainstream pop and hip-hop to regional mu…
(2025-09-17). Ultraright weaponizes Kirk killing. workers.org 
On September 10, gunfire opened on a college campus. What made this different from a regular day on U.S. soil is that this was not a mass shooting. One single shot rang out, and instead of hitting a student, it hit the speaker for the event being held, white supremacist . . . |
(2025-09-17). How the Rich and Their Right-Wing Cronies Plot to Break Working People. counterpunch.org 
John "Tiny" Powell grew up in a union household, attended school with other kids who hailed from union families, and learned early on that worker solidarity provided the only real check on corporate greed. That's why he put hundreds of miles on his car, knocked on countless doors, and spent hours protesting during the successful
(2025-09-17). Deputy President to address Public Works and Infrastructure MinMEC. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address Public Works and Infrastructure MinMEC | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday deliver the keynote address at the two-day Public Works and Infrastructure Minister and MECs (MinMEC) sitting, scheduled to take place at the Eastcape Training College in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. | The Deputy President will attend the sitting at the invitation of the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson. He is expected to address the occasion on "the significance of infrastructure service delivery in driving the economy and creating much needed jobs". | The MinMEC is a gover…
(2025-09-17). Veteran industrialists call for stronger international ties to boost Iran's economy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Veteran industrialists meeting at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) urged the government to improve international relations and attract foreign investment, calling it essential for economic recovery.
(2025-09-17). Biman pilot detained in Jeddah after arriving without passport. jagonews24.com A pilot of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was detained by Saudi immigration authorities at Jeddah Airport on Tuesday night, September 16, after arriving in the country without a passport.
(2025-09-17). Jamaat's a party of traitors: BNP's Alauddin launches attack ahead of elections. jagonews24.com In a fiery political salvo aimed at discrediting its former ally, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Central Committee Senior Member Kazi Alauddin branded Jamaat-e-Islami as "a party of traitors" whose "words and actions never match," accusing the Islamist outfit of political hypocrisy and historical betrayal.
(2025-09-17). Messi scores goal and sets up another as Miami beats Seattle. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another to spark Inter Miami over the Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Tuesday in an MLS rematch of a melee-capped Leagues Cup final. | The 38-year-old Argentine striker who starred for Barcelona and led his homeland to the 2022 World Cup set up Spaniard Jordi Alba's goal in the 12th minute and scored in the 41st to give Miami a 2-0 halftime lead in the grudge-match contest. | American Ian Fray added a Miami goal in the 52nd minute for a 3-0 edge before Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas pulled one back for Seattle in the 69th. | The Sounders had routed Miami 3-0 on August 31 in Seat…
(2025-09-17). Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to stay alive in Asia Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Spinner Nasum Ahmed produced a miserly spell to help Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs on Tuesday and keep their Asia Cup hopes alive. | Bangladesh posted 154-5 batting first as opener Tanzid Hasan starred with his 52 off 31 balls in Abu Dhabi. | Nasum and fellow spinner Rishad Hossain then took two wickets each before pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman returned figures of 3-28 to help bowl out Afghanistan for 146. | Taskin Ahmed also claimed two wickets as he wrapped up the innings with the final ball of the match. | Bangladesh ended Group B with two wins and one defeat in their three outings. | Their chan…
(2025-09-17). Yulia Navalnaya reveals Alexei Navalny was poisoned, test results confirm. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian lawyer and opposition leader Alexei Navalny, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and claimed that her husband was poisoned to death, according to two foreign laboratory tests. Navalnaya wrote in the video's caption, "We managed to transfer Alexei's biological materials abroad. Laboratories in two different countries conducted examinations." She added, "These laboratories, independently of each other, concluded that Alexei was poisoned. These results are of public importance and must be published. We all deserve to know the truth."Yulia Navalnaya revea…
(2025-09-17). Tory Burch unveils spring collection at New York Fashion Week. tribune.com.pk 
American designer Tory Burch unveiled her Spring 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday, inspired by "the complexity of women and different facets of their style," she said. | The runway took place in a Romanesque-Revival style room in a building formerly used as a bank headquarters that now houses luxury condominiums. Celebrities including Lily Collins, Jessica Alba, and Emma Roberts were front-row guests. | The collection opened with a palette of moody hues, featuring browns and blues juxtaposed with teal, peach, and bold reds. American sportswear like the polo, trench, and striped shirt were par…
(2025-09-17). Floods devastate India's breadbasket of Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
The fields are full but the paddy brown and wilted, and the air thick with the stench of rotting crops and livestock — the aftermath of record monsoon rains that have devastated India's breadbasket. | In Punjab, often dubbed the country's granary, the damage is unprecedented: floods have swallowed farmlands almost the size of London and New York City combined. | India's agriculture minister said in a recent visit to the state that "the crops have been destroyed and ruined", and Punjab's chief minister called the deluge "one of the worst flood disasters in decades". | Old-timers agree | "The last time we…
(2025-09-17). Yemen's Armed Forces Unleash Fury against Zionist Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's Armed Forces launched a fresh military operation against the Zionist regime, targeting Tel Aviv and Ramon Airport with advanced missiles and drones.
(2025-09-17). Liverpool's galaxy of stars launch quest for Champions League glory. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool have splashed out on a forward line that is now the envy of Europe to give Arne Slot the weapons to win the club's seventh Champions League crown. | Despite cruising to the Premier League title last season, the Reds invested nearly £450 million ($614 million) in transforming their squad during the summer transfer window. | Liverpool twice smashed their own transfer record to land Swedish striker Alexander Isak for £125 million and German forward Florian Wirtz for an initial £100 million that could rise to £116 million. | Those deals made Hugo Ekitike's £69 million move f…
(2025-09-17). Here Is A Revelation … smoothiex12.blogspot.com about Zapad-2025. Officer groups from many countries ranging from Bangladesh, to Angola, to naturally Iran et al were there not to just observe but … to train.
It was called The Joint Staff of Coalition Grouping of Troops. It gave officers of many countries opportunity to learn tactical skills for the 21st century war. Such as this tactical episode ⚪ attack of the platoon size force using engineering equipment and drones against opposing (defending) force ⚪ strong EW, drones, minefields. Just an episode. The width of this segment of the range is roughly 100-120 meters (give and take) ⚪ enough for platoo…
(2025-09-17). The Department of War is Back; But no Wars won in Decades. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — My fellow Americans, my critical voice has finally been heard inside the Oval Office. No, not my voice against the $1.7 trillion this country is planning to spend on new nuclear weapons. No, not my call to cut the Pentagon budget in half. No, not my imprecations against militarism in America. …
(2025-09-17). Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, other crimes. geo.tv 
A collage showing a mugshot of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer Tyler Robinson. — AFP/File
(2025-09-17). Trump promotes a 'Charlie Kirk Act' to establish a Ministry of Truth. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's probably worth flagging the fact that the president of the United State…
(2025-09-17). Rojas, McLaughlin-Levrone go for gold at world champs. tribune.com.pk 
Charismatic Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas and American star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone go for gold in the triple jump and 400 metres flat in Thursday's action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. | There are four finals in all, and also a first spin round the track for Britain's 800m Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson. | AFP Sport picks out the three potential highlights: | Women's 400 metres final | McLaughlin-Levrone's smashing of the American record, which had stood for almost two decades, in her semi-final will have sent shivers down her rivals' spines. | The manner in which the two-time 400m hurdles Ol…
(2025-09-17). Afghan envoy, UNAMA official meet in Tehran on situation of refugees. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Mawlawi Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Tehran, met with Bojidar Vasilyev, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Liaison Office in Iran, to review the situation of Afghan refugees in the country.
(2025-09-17). 'Genius' De Bruyne leads Napoli in emotional return to Man City. tribune.com.pk 
Kevin De Bruyne will return to Manchester City on Thursday with the wind in his sails after a fast start with Napoli, who return to the Champions League full of confidence following a perfect start to the Serie A season. | De Bruyne heads back to the Etihad stadium with two goals from his first three Napoli matches and a starring role in the Italian champions' bid to make a mark in Europe's elite club competition after securing a fourth league title last season. | At 34 years old, and after coming through a series of hamstring injures, De Bruyne looks in great nick ahead of what will likely be an emotional ret…
(2025-09-17). The P-5 Tighten Their Grip Over Selection of the Next UN Boss. passblue.com 
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council — Britain, China, France, United States and Russia — may be deadlocked on many global issues, but they put aside their differences to preserve their primary influence over the selection of the next UN secretary-general. On Sept. 5, the 193-member General Assembly adopted the report …
(2025-09-17). Technical students lift blockade at Satrasta after 3 hours. jagonews24.com After staging a three-hour blockade that brought traffic in central Dhaka to a standstill, technical students lifted their protest at Satrasta intersection in Tejgaon around 2: 00pm on Wednesday, restoring normalcy to one of the capital's busiest corridors.
(2025-09-17). Laredo Border Agents Discover $16 Million in Meth Hidden in Frozen Mango Load. latintimes.com As of August, CBP agents operating along the southern border had seized close to 120,000 pounds of methamphetamine in fiscal year 2025, compared to just 36,000 pounds of cocaine.
(2025-09-17). PTV launches new digital channel. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Television (PTV) on Wednesday launched its new English-language digital news channel, PTV Digital, aimed at projecting Pakistan's perspective to global audiences and countering anti-Pakistan narratives. | Prime Minister Shehbaz inaugurated the channel by unveiling a plaque at a ceremony attended by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Information Secretary Ambreen Jan, and other senior officials. | The new channel is part of PTV's efforts to expand its digital footprint and engage international viewers with Pakistan's viewpoints on regional and global issues. | He also toured various sections of the…
(2025-09-17). Friday 9/26: ICE out of San Francisco courts! indybay.org 100 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA…
(2025-09-17). Capitalism isn't working — No jobs to be found. workers.org 
On August 1, President Donald Trump fired Dr. Erika McEntarfer, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The cause for discipline was a less-than-optimistic jobs report that Trump claimed was "rigged." The report was based on actual statistics using the methodology the BLS has employed since its inception regardless of . . . |
(2025-09-17). Backlash against Aussie $22.9m Climate Doomsday Report: "Complete Waste of Money" wattsupwiththat.com "… even the authors say that you can't use it to determine our emission targets …"
(2025-09-17). Reafirmó Cuba compromiso con uso pacífico de la energía nuclear. radiohc.cu El ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente de Cuba, Armando Rodríguez Batista, reafirmó en la 69. ™ Conferencia General del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica -OIEA-, el compromiso de su país con el desarme nuclear transparente, verificable e irreversible. | En su intervención, publicada hoy en el sitio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, el titular cubano condenó los bombardeos de Israel y Estados Unidos contra instalaciones nucleares en Irán, calificándolos como una grave violación del régimen internacional de seguridad nuclear y del Derecho Internacional. | Rodríguez Batista subrayó…
(2025-09-17). Nicaragua y Venezuela lamentan fallecimiento de vice primer ministro de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Nicaragua expresó su pesar por el fallecimiento del vice primer ministro de Cuba, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruíz, ocurrido este martes a los 88 años de edad. | "Un hermano cubano muy querido por nosotros, siempre pendiente de Nicaragua y siempre compañero, ha partido al otro plano de vida", señaló el mensaje oficial. | El comunicado destacó que Cabrisas Ruíz, Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba, dedicó toda su existencia a fortalecer con entrega la Revolución cubana y, desde ella, los vínculos con países luchadores y revolucionarios del mundo. | "Con gran afecto y amistad permanente hacia Ricardo, env…
(2025-09-17). Top aid groups call on world leaders to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com MSF, Islamic Relief, Save the Children and CARE International are among the aid groups issuing the joint call.
(2025-09-17). Dehumanisation: How Israel is able to commit its genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel has dehumanised Palestinians for decades, eventually leading to the current Gaza genocide, say analysts.
(2025-09-17). 'Israel is committing genocide in Gaza': Bernie Sanders. aljazeera.com Key progressive lawmaker becomes the first US senator to describe Israel's assault on Gaza as a genocide.
(2025-09-17). Video: Al Jazeera challenges UN chief over Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's James Bays asked UN Guterres about why he has not referred to the war on Gaza as a genocide.
(2025-09-17). Israel strikes kill Palestinians near Gaza's last functioning hospitals. aljazeera.com Israeli forces kill at least 15 people outside al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, four more killed near al-Ahli hospital.
(2025-09-17). LIVE: Israel kills dozens of Palestinians as Gaza City invasion intensifies. aljazeera.com More than 30 people killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn as Israeli assault to seize urban centre draws condemnation.
(2025-09-17). Andrew Cuomo shifts stance on Gaza. aljazeera.com We compare and contrast Andrew Cuomo's shift in stance on Israeli PM Netanyahu's Gaza actions ahead of NYC mayoral race.
(2025-09-17). Gaza City mosque blown up by Israeli air attack. aljazeera.com Israeli forces bombed and destroyed a 13th century mosque in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday.
(2025-09-17). Palestinians march south as Israel ethnically cleanses Gaza City. aljazeera.com Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza's north are making the journey south in a mass exodus with no guarantee of safety.
(2025-09-17). Smotrich: Gaza could be a 'real estate bonanza'. aljazeera.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says there's a "business plan" to turn Gaza into a "real estate bonanza."
(2025-09-17). Ben & Jerry's cofounder leaves firm amid dispute with Unilever over Gaza. aljazeera.com Jerry Greenfield says he could no longer 'in good conscience' continue working for a company that had been 'silenced'.
(2025-09-17). Pakistan vs UAE delayed over match referee's role in India handshake row. aljazeera.com Pakistan agrees to have Andy Pycroft as match referee after he apologises for role in a handshake row against India.
(2025-09-17). Trump's second state visit to the UK will be met by royal pomp, protests. aljazeera.com The visit comes as both the US and UK leaders face fallout over the furore surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
(2025-09-17). Trump and Epstein images projected onto UK's Windsor Castle. aljazeera.com Images of US President Donald Trump and the UK's Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein were projected onto Windsor Castle.
(2025-09-17). Leading Hamas official makes first comments since Israeli attack in Qatar. aljazeera.com Hamas official Ghazi Hamad was at the location Israel had attacked in Qatar last week, describing it as 'intense'.
(2025-09-17). India v Pakistan. aljazeera.com One of the fiercest rivalries in sport…
(2025-09-17). Few Lebanese families return to villages in south destroyed by Israel war. aljazeera.com Almost a year after the start of a fragile ceasefire, the Israeli army continues to occupy areas in southern Lebanon.
(2025-09-17). Only 13 survivors from capsized boat carrying 74 refugees off Libya: UNHCR. aljazeera.com UN agency says dozens killed after a boat carrying mostly Sudanese refugees capsized near the Libyan town of Tobruk.
(2025-09-17). 'Gone to waste': Kashmir growers watch apples rot as key highway is blocked. aljazeera.com The Kashmir region contributes almost 80 percent of India's apples. But 4,000 trucks carrying them stand stranded.
(2025-09-17). Fired CDC director warns of backslide in US vaccine science under RFK Jr. aljazeera.com Ex-CDC Director Monarez says she was fired for refusing to approve vaccine policy changes without scientific review.
(2025-09-17). Saudi Arabia signs mutual defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan. aljazeera.com Pact declares any attack on Saudi Arabia or Pakistan an attack on both, deepening shared security alliance.
(2025-09-17). Families sue Boeing, Honeywell over June Air India crash. aljazeera.com The lawsuit filed in a court in Delaware alleges the accident was caused by faulty fuel switches…
(2025-09-17). US Treasury Sec Bessent accused of contradictory mortgage pledges: Report. aljazeera.com The Bloomberg News report comes as the White House pushes to fire fed governor Lisa Cook for a similar reason.
(2025-09-17). Brazil's Bolsonaro taken to hospital after feeling unwell. aljazeera.com Convicted ex-leader rushed to a hospital in Brasilia after falling ill at his residence, his son says.
(2025-09-17). PSG cruise but Liverpool leave it late yet again, Bayern and Inter also win. aljazeera.com Liverpool edge thriller at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League with an injury-time winner from captain Virgil van Dijk.
(2025-09-17). Messi scores goal, delivers assist as Inter Miami beat Seattle Sounders. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi leads the way as Inter gain revenge on the Sounders for their Leagues Cup final defeat in August.
(2025-09-17). India's Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to meet in javelin final. aljazeera.com Olympic gold medallists will face off in the men's javelin final at the World Athletics Championship 2025 in Tokyo.
(2025-09-17). Mexico celebrates historic Independence Day led by first female president. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands gather in Mexico City as Sheinbaum rings Hidalgo's bell, celebrating a milestone in nation's history.
(2025-09-17). US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December. aljazeera.com The central bank's widely-expected 0.25% cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.
(2025-09-17). Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal's new 73-year-old interim prime minister? aljazeera.com Karki became Nepal's interim PM after days of deadly 'Gen Z' protests.
(2025-09-17). Alexey Navalny's widow says lab results show her husband was poisoned. aljazeera.com The widow of vocal Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny says two independent labs have found that he was poisoned.
(2025-09-17). Trump announces deal with China to allow TikTok to continue operating in US. aljazeera.com US president says a 'group of very big companies' wants to buy the popular video-sharing platform.
(2025-09-17). Did climate change cause 16,500 extra deaths in Europe this summer? aljazeera.com Study covering 854 European cities finds that officially reported heat deaths remain 'significantly underestimated'.
(2025-09-17). Brazil's Bolsonaro discharged from hospital. aljazeera.com His release comes a day after the convicted ex-leader was rushed to a hospital after falling ill at home.
(2025-09-17). China bans tech firms from Nvidia chip purchases: Report. aljazeera.com CEO Jensen Huang is expected to discuss the developments with US President Donald Trump in London on Wednesday.
(2025-09-17). Firings over reactions to Kirk killing spark free speech debate in the US. aljazeera.com Political tensions rise as firings over Charlie Kirk reactions highlight divisions on free speech and cancel culture.
(2025-09-17). China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports. aljazeera.com Chinese embassy says it lodged a 'serious representation' over interrogations and seizures of electronic devices.
(2025-09-17). Qatar's emir visits Jordan to discuss cooperation after Israel attack. aljazeera.com The visit is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's first since Israel's strike on Doha last week.
(2025-09-17). Five police officers shot, three fatally, in Pennsylvania. aljazeera.com Shooting took place in York County, in a rural part of the US state.
(2025-09-17). Online forum CEOs called to testify at Congress after Charlie Kirk murder. aljazeera.com Republican-led committee plans to ask CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit about the 'radicalization' of users.
(2025-09-17). Could a US and Saudi-backed proposal lead to peace in Sudan? aljazeera.com US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, proposed the initiative, which has been criticised by Sudan's government.
(2025-09-17). Charlie Kirk shooting: Tyler Robinson's messages and charges against him. aljazeera.com Utah prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for Robinson.
(2025-09-17). Iran executes man it says spied for Israel, activists say false confession. aljazeera.com Iranian judiciary's news outlet Mizan reports that Babak Shahbazi relayed sensitive information about security.
(2025-09-17). Colombia halts US arms purchases as row over drug fight delisting escalates. aljazeera.com President Gustavo Petro defends drug war policy and insists he will not be a 'puppet president' of Washington.
(2025-09-17). Asia Cup: Pakistan beat UAE to enter Super Fours; face India on Sunday. aljazeera.com After a delayed start, Pakistan bagged a 41-run cricket win in Dubai to qualify for the next round of Asia Cup 2025.
(2025-09-17). Australia, PNG delay defence pact as China's rise in Pacific region looms. aljazeera.com Australian PM Albanese fails to sign mutual defence pact a week after also failing to sign security deal with Vanuatu.
(2025-09-17). 'War on free speech': Outcry after Maldives passes controversial media bill. aljazeera.com Critics say new media regulatory bill will muzzle free speech and the press, a claim the government denies.
(2025-09-16). Trump departs for state visit to Britain. ecns.cn This is Trump's second state visit to the UK. His last state visit to the country as president of the United States was in 2019.
(2025-09-16). China and EU urged to resist tariffs abuse. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi's latest visit to three European countries has once again demonstrated a positive engagement between China and the continent, observers said, reiterating the importance of maintaining communication and exchanges to mitigate differences.
(2025-09-16). 'Transparent kitchens' win diners' trust via openness. ecns.cn During peak lunch hour at a busy restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, four chefs work in perfect unison, deftly churning out multiple dishes as flames leap from the woks. However, their expertise and execution are not only of interest to the customers waiting for the food, but also to over 50,000 viewers watching them live at work on Douyin, China's short-video platform.
(2025-09-17). China holds Chinese modernization and human rights protection seminar. ecns.cn A symposium on Chinese modernization and human rights protection was held on Tuesday in the eastern Chinese city of Jinan, gathering nearly 100 experts and scholars to discuss theoretical innovations and practical experience in the field of human rights in the process of Chinese modernization.
(2025-09-16). China urges U.S., Japan to withdraw Typhon missile system deployment. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular news briefing in Beijing, China, September 16, 2025.Due to its history of militarist aggression, Japan's military and security moves have always been viewed with great vigilance by its Asian neighbors and the international community, the spokesperson added.
(2025-09-16). China plans to expand its unilateral visa-free policies. ecns.cn China plans to further expand the scope of its unilateral visa-free policies to more countries in an orderly manner while continuously refining visa policies for foreign nationals traveling to China, a new guideline said.
(2025-09-16). 'Fan economy' grows into commercial powerhouse. ecns.cn A fan merchandise featuring images created by He Hehe from Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is displayed at TNT's concert in Shanghai on Aug 21.Chen shared her products on social media and attracted customers who wanted unique items to resell."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe workshop soon ventured into celebrity merchandise.
(2025-09-17). UN report shows 'healing' ozone layer. ecns.cn Illustration of the ozone layer blocking UV exposure.However, the long-term positive trend reflects the success of concerted international action, reported the Ozone Bulletin of the World Meteorological Organization.
(2025-09-16). World's longest 'direct' flight prepares for takeoff. ecns.cn The launch of the world's longest "direct" flight connecting Shanghai with Argentina's capital Buenos Aires by China Eastern Air Holding marks an important step in Chinese aviation companies' globalization and provides the latest proof of the global operating capability of China's civil aviation, experts said on Tuesday.
(2025-09-16). Beijing rocket firm sets record for thrust. ecns.cn Space Pioneer, a Beijing-based private company, has conducted a major test of its new TL 3 carrier rocket, setting a domestic record for the biggest engine thrust by any Chinese privately developed rocket.
(2025-09-16). Tech helps agriculture record new highs. ecns.cn "For China, reforming and improving global governance is never about tearing down the current system, nor about starting something anew, " said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at the "Vision China" event themed "Standing United: Inheriting the UN Legacy, Advancing Global Governance" at the UN headquarters in New York on Sept 15. Fu added that reform and improvements to global governance are about strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of existing institutions, so that they can better keep pace with changing realities.
(2025-09-17). EconoScope | U.S. tariff policies backfire on soybean exports. ecns.cn In a few weeks, U.S. farmers will begin harvesting soybeans, but the world's top buyer has yet to place an order. China has not booked a single U.S. shipment for autumn, a sharp contrast to last year when purchases had already topped 13 million metric tons by this point.
(2025-09-16). China seeks deeper BRICS industrial ties. ecns.cn China is willing to strengthen cooperation with BRICS member states in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, while prioritizing partnerships in areas such as electric vehicles and solar and hydrogen power, the country's top industry regulator said on Tuesday.
(2025-09-17). Lion, tiger cubs to make public debut during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Five one-month-old Siberian tigersand three even younger white lion cubs in a zoo of Qinyang, central China's Henan Province, are preparing for their public debut during the upcoming National Day holiday, which starts from October 1.Abandoned by their mother, they are now being raised by zookeepers. Apart from the dark tips of their tails, these adorable cubs are entirely white.
(2025-09-17). East China's Hangzhou to host 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves. ecns.cn He said China will use the gathering to draw on global expertise in ecological governance, deepen international scientific cooperation and pursue breakthroughs in biodiversity conservation and environmental management.To date, 34 nature reserves in China have been designated as UNESCO biosphere reserves, placing the country first in Asia in terms of total number of such reserves.
(2025-09-17). Chinese vice president outlines proposals to deepen China-ASEAN cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks at the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, Nanning City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, September 17, 2025.
(2025-09-16). Latest Sino-U.S. trade talks 'candid, in-depth'. ecns.cn Li Chenggang (center), China's international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce, seen at a news conference on Monday in Madrid, Spain.He called on the US to take concrete actions to jointly safeguard the hard-won achievements of the talks, and continuously create a favorable atmosphere for the stability of Sino-US economic and trade relations.
(2025-09-16). China warns Philippines to stop intruding in its waters. ecns.cn The Philippines should immediately stop infringement and provocations surrounding China's Huangyan Island, and must not challenge China's firm determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, said Chinese officials.
(2025-09-17). Chinese scientists decode century-old mystery of plant cell totipotency. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have mapped how single somatic cells reprogram into totipotent states during plant regeneration, shedding light on a biological puzzle that has challenged scientists for more than a century.
(2025-09-16). Shanghai leads airport economy rankings, Macao fastest growing. ecns.cn Shanghai took the top spot while Macao posted the fastest growth in a new ranking measuring how China's airports and their surrounding regions translate air traffic into economic gains.
(2025-09-16). Autumn scenery in N China's Ergun. ecns.cn As autumn arrives, the wetland around the Ergun River fades from its green hue. The clear river interweaves with leaves in golden yellow, deep red and emerald green, forming a fairy-tale-like beautiful autumn scenery.
(2025-09-17). CEO of LVMH visits China for 3rd consecutive year. ecns.cn Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH Group, was spotted in Shanghai, according to photos posted on Chinese social media platforms Tuesday.
(2025-09-17). Chinese premier highlights innovation, green development when inspecting NW China's Gansu, Qinghai. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspects a high-tech company and an industrial park in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, September 15, 2025.He highlighted Qinghai's significance in ecological protection, and its advantages in developing clean energy and green computing, calling for the steadfast pursuit of green development and the further integrated development of green computing and power.
(2025-09-16). Major Xinjiang port handles over 7,000 China-Europe freight train trips this year. ecns.cn Horgos Port, a major railway hub in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.The real-time data-sharing between customs and railway authorities enables live tracking of logistics and train information, boosting overall customs clearance efficiency for trains by more than half.
(2025-09-17). Chinese defense minister holds talks with Cuban counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held talks with Alvaro Lopez Miera, minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba, in Beijing on Tuesday.Dong said that the relationship between China and Cuba is a model of solidarity and cooperation between socialist countries and of sincere mutual assistance among developing countries.
(2025-09-16). Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting charged with aggravated murder. ecns.cn Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of assassinating US political activist Charlie Kirk, has been formally charged with aggravated murder, authorities in the US state of Utah announced Tuesday.
(2025-09-17). Chinese envoy outlines five-point reform plan for more efficient UN. ecns.cn The working group was established by the General Assembly to improve the creation, delivery and review of mandates by identifying principles and follow-up actions, said Sun.
(2025-09-16). China to issue commemorative coins for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 70th anniversary. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China announced on Tuesday that it will issue a set of gold and silver commemorative coins on September 19 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.
(2025-09-17). China condemns Israeli attack in Qatar, calls for deescalation. ecns.cn Chen Xu, China's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, attends a debate at the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 16, 2025.
(2025-09-17). China's V-Day commemorations enhance confidence in advancing national rejuvenation: Xi. ecns.cn China's V-Day commemorations have strengthened the nation's resolve and confidence in building a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts, President Xi Jinping has said.
(2025-09-17). UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Police, arrests used to try and silence opposition to genocide at WSU. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). AUKUS four years on: 'Ghost sharks' and genocide complicity. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Ecosocialism 2025 helps strengthen struggles for a just world. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Merri-bek Council renews call to sanction Israel, fly Palestinian flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Islamophobia report calls for respect. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Decades of campaigns behind Great Koala National Park, NSW logging moratorium. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Traditional Owners, climate activists call on WA Labor to ban fracking. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Green Left Show Imperialism, democracy and socialism in Asia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). First Nations fight back for sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). PNG sovereignty under threat from 'defence' treaty with Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). Abigail Boyd: Ableism behind failure to meet housing accessibility standards. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). The digital generation rising: Gen Z and activism in Timor-Leste. greenleft.org.au 
For three days, the streets of Timor-Leste's capital Dili have been filled with thousands of young protesters, led largely by Timor-Leste's Generation Z, frustrated by perks for parliamentarians, while their generation suffers poor education and an uncertain economic future, writes Ato "Lekinawa" da Costa.
(2025-09-17). What really went down at the Bondi Sumud solidarity event. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-17). The sinister truth behind Gaza City invasion — his greatest gamble since October 7. haaretz.com Despite opposition from the defense establishment and public skepticism, there is currently no effective Israeli protest against the ground invasion of Gaza City. Netanyahu knows that Hamas killing hostages could give him an excuse to expand the offensive and, like his far-right allies, pursue full occupation and expulsion of Gaza's population…
(2025-09-17). Netanyahu cuts short testimony in graft trial, citing expanded Gaza ground op. haaretz.com Israel prime minister also complained about having to testify three times a week and continues to deny any wrongdoing in the three corruption cases against him…
(2025-09-17). What I wish rabbis would say about Israel, Gaza and the Palestinians in their High Holy Day sermons. haaretz.com This season of heshbon nefesh — soul-accounting — calls us to face truths we would rather avoid. This year, avoiding politics, avoiding Israel and avoiding Gaza is an inherently political act…
(2025-09-17). Several cycling teams could refuse to race against Israel-Premier Tech, Guardian reports. haaretz.com Move comes in response to a series of pro-Palestine protests that led to violence and disruptions at the 2025 Vuelta a España…
(2025-09-17). Netanyahu confidant, suspected of altering Oct. 7 minutes, approved as ambassador to U.K. haaretz.com Braverman, a close confidant of the prime minister and his chief of staff, was investigated on suspicion of altering records of Netanyahu's conversation with his military secretary on the morning of October 7…
(2025-09-17). Israeli singer, TV presenter Gidi Gov suspected of drunk-driving accident. haaretz.com Gov, 75, was returning from a private performance when his vehicle struck several other cars, injuring at least six people…
(2025-09-17). Israel reportedly supplying weapons and salaries to Druze in southern Syria. haaretz.com Syrian foreign minister presents plan to restore security in the south of the country as contacts continue between the Syrian regime and Israel on border security arrangements…
(2025-09-17). Syria: Israel Forcibly Displaces Villagers in Occupied South. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Israeli soldiers patrol in the Syrian village of Jubata al-Khashab, December 20, 2024. | © 2024 Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images | Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Syria since December 2024 have carried out a range of abuses against residents, including forced displacement, which is a war crime.Other abuses include homes seizures and demolitions, denial of access to livelihoods and unlawful transfer of Syrian detainees to Israel.Governments should suspend any military support to Israel that could facilitate human rights abuses and violations of international law in sout…
(2025-09-17). Taliban Deny Afghan Girls' Their Education and Future. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Afghan girls attend a class after their school reopened in Kabul on March 23, 2022. Hours later, the Taliban ordered girls' secondary schools shut. | © 2022 Ahmad Sahel Arman/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-09-17). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-17). Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students. icrc.org Chi»ôinƒÉu, 1 September — 15 October 2025…
(2025-09-17). Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org January – June 2025…
(2025-09-17). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-17). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-09-17). TotalEnergies unveils Tilenga social impact report. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Sept.16, TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU), in collaboration with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, held the inaugural Tilenga Social Performance Forum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel under the theme "Catalysing Sustainable Development: Sharing Value and Creating Impact." The forum provided a strategic platform for TEPU to showcase its efforts …
(2025-09-17). bank financing power challenger Uganda's expansion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Challenger Uganda Limited has attributed its steady growth in the construction industry to flexible financial support from I&M Bank, which the company says has enabled it to meet cash flow needs and expand operations over the past two decades. Founded in 2002 with capital worth Shs200,000 borrowed from a …
(2025-09-17). APA Insurance, Hollard launch new health insurance solution. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | APA Insurance Uganda, in partnership with Hollard Health, has introduced a new international health insurance solution, APA International Health, offering coverage worth up to Shs36 billion. The launch of APA International Health is expected to give a significant boost to Uganda's insurance sector, which has struggled with low penetration …
(2025-09-17). Aid groups call for stronger efforts to stop Gaza City offensive. newarab.com 
A coalition of leading aid groups Wednesday urged the international community to take stronger measures to stop That's as Israel pressed forward with the operation in the territory's already-devastated north and the Palestinian death toll in Gaza neared 65,000. | "What we are witnessing in Gaza is not only an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, but what the UN Commission of Inquiry has now concluded is a genocide," read the statement from the ai…
(2025-09-17). World hails UN Gaza genocide report as Israel rejects findings. newarab.com 
A damning United Nations report released on Tuesday confirmed that Israel was committing Navi Pillay, chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and a former International Criminal Court judge, declared that "genocide is occurring in Gaza". | She formally accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials of inciti…
(2025-09-17). The 'Gaza Riviera' plan: Gentrifying Israel's genocide. newarab.com 
The so-called Wrapped in glossy renderings and marketed as a leap into progress, it is in fact the culmination of years of deliberate devastation – a scheme to What is pitched as investment and regeneration is, in truth, the laundering of geno…
(2025-09-17). Germany warned of genocide charges over Israeli arms sales. newarab.com 
(2025-09-17). Dozens killed as Israel ramps up Gaza City ground assault. newarab.com 
Israeli forces pressed on with More than half of the dead were killed in strikes on Gaza City, including a child and his mother at their apartment in
(2025-09-17). Jordanian parties launch hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
Jordanian political parties are holding a hunger strike in solidarity with The campaign, launched under the slogan "Empty Stomachs for Gaza", seeks to pressure governments and decision-makers to immediately halt Israel's aggression. | Rula al-Hroub, secretary-general of the Labour Party, said on Tuesday that the strike will take place on 16 and 23 September. | Speaking at a press conference at the party's headquarters in Amman, she…
(2025-09-17). Gaza City faces horror by 'US-endorsed' Israeli assault. newarab.com 
For the second consecutive day, Speaking to The New Arab, Palestinian residents said the intensity of the campaign signals more than just another escalation. | "It seems that the Israeli army is preparing to start its ground invasion," Mohammed al-Attar, a Palestinian man from Gaza City, tol…
(2025-09-17). Israel says 'Gaza is burning' as it launches ground assault. newarab.com 
(2025-09-17). Spain's king denounces 'unspeakable suffering' of Gazans. newarab.com 
Spain's "The latest episode in this conflict… has degenerated into an unbearable humanitarian crisis, the unspeakable suffering of hundreds of thousands of innocent people and the total devastation of Gaza," the monarch said during a visit to Egypt. | Felipe, who rarely speaks out on i…
(2025-09-17). Gaza flotilla vessels arrive in Sicily after leaving Tunisia. newarab.com 
A number of fleets linked to the Two ships targeted by drone strikes last week, the British-flagged Alma and The Family, also entered Italian waters. Other vessels such as Paola 1, Suelle and Karma arrived in Sicily on Tuesday afternoon, while ships including Inana, Estrella Y Manuel, Adara and Mikenio are currentl…
(2025-09-17). Israel opens new route to speed Gaza City expulsions. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering in the city and many are reluctant to follow Israel's orders to move south because of the dangers along the way, dire conditions, a lack of food in the southern area, and fear of permanent displacement. | "Even if we want to leave Gaza City, is there any guarantee we would be able to come back? Will the war ever end? That's…
(2025-09-17). 10 must-read books by Palestinian authors you need to know. newarab.com 
As someone privy to the inner workings of publishing, I know that books take an average of two to three years between the time an author lands a book deal and the day the physical book hits bookstore shelves. | The fact that books such as The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resistance by
(2025-09-17). How the flotilla to Gaza is reclaiming the Mediterranean Sea. newarab.com 
It was November 1973, and the "Australe" departed from the Port of Genoa, a Northern Italian city looking out onto the Mediterranean Sea, built upon decades of maritime trade. The ship carried essential goods of every kind: medicines, small rice tractors, textile machines, a brick kiln and even twenty fully equipped schools. | In January 1974, it arrived at the Port of Haiphong, Vietnam —
(2025-09-17). Mass demonstration across NYC planned against Netanyahu in UNGA. newarab.com 
A mass demonstration is planned against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protest his Thousands of people from across the country will be meeting at Times Square in the morning of 29 September, and will then march to the UN building to demand the arrest of Netanyahu for his military assault on Gaza and for Israel's sanctioning by UN member states. | "How can a war criminal be allowed to speak to the international community while his…
(2025-09-17). Israel uses 'alarm clock' terror tactic amid Gaza City invasion. newarab.com 
The Israeli air force has introduced a new tactic to terrorise civilians in The manoeuvre, dubbed "the alarm clock", comes as the
(2025-09-17). Why I didn't show up for my last day at the BBC. newarab.com 
I didn't expect my last day at the BBC to end with my accounts locked and my staff ID suspended, as though I had been fired rather than leaving on my own terms. But that's exactly what happened after Israel targeted and assassinated renowned Al Jazeera journalist The decision to leave had been growing inside me for a while, but the last straw came when the BBC published a claim about the Al Jazeera journalist that wasn't properly sourced and fell short of the BBC's own editorial standards.
(2025-09-17). Israeli security proposal says Syria must demilitarise south. newarab.com 
Israel has presented Syria with a comprehensive proposal for
(2025-09-17). Israel bars two UK MPs from West Bank parliamentary visit. newarab.com 
Labour MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher were part of a delegation organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), which had scheduled meetings this week with British diplomats in occupied Jerusalem, as well as with Palestinian and Isr…
(2025-09-17). EU delays 19th Russia sanctions package amid Trump pressure. newarab.com 
The The Commission had been expected to present a 19th round of
(2025-09-17). Rachel Corrie's mother urges Israel be accountable for killings. newarab.com 
The mother of Cindy Corrie was at a press conference in Washington with families of
(2025-09-17). Austria's hijab ban: First step in the punishment of Muslim life. newarab.com 
The newly formed Austrian government, a coalition of the Austrian People's Party (àñVP), the Social Democrats (SPàñ), and NEOS, has agreed to introduce a hijab ban for girls under 14 in both public and private schools, starting February 2026. | This is
(2025-09-17). Iran hangs man convicted of spying for Israel: judiciary. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities hanged a man on Wednesday after convicting him of spying for "Babak Shahbazi… was executed by hanging this morning following due legal process and the confirmation of his sentence by the Supreme Court," the judiciary's Mizan Online news website said. | It was not immediately clear when Shahbazi was arrested but Mizan said he was sentenced to death for the capital offences of "corruption on earth" and "waging war against G…
(2025-09-17). Four arrested over Trump, Epstein Windsor Castle projection. newarab.com 
Four people were arrested on Tuesday following a projection of images of Trump arrived in Britain late on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, and will be greeted by Charles on Wednesday for a day of pomp at Windsor Castle, about 25 miles west of London. | Earlier on Tuesday, protesters unfurled a massive banner featuring a p…
(2025-09-17). Drones 'shadow' Sumud Flotilla, activists urge regional protests. newarab.com 
Surveillance drones hovered over the Late on Tuesday, 16 September, the Sumud—one of the last boats in the Maghreb delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla—l…
(2025-09-17). British drugs giant GSK vows $30 bn US investment. newarab.com 
(2025-09-17). Spain summons Israeli diplomat to protest FM's 'liar' comments. newarab.com 
(2025-09-17). Trump bringing $15 bn lawsuit against New York Times. newarab.com 
US President Trump, 79, has intensified his long-established hostility toward the media since his return to the White House, repeatedly badmouthing journalists critical of his administration, restricting access and bringing lawsuits. | The Times reported last week that Trump had threatened legal action against it…
(2025-09-17). A year on: Lebanese survivors of pager attacks still recovering>. newarab.com 
Zainab Mustarah once spent her days running an events planning firm in Beirut. But for the last year, she has been in and out of surgery to save the remnants of her right hand and both eyes, maimed when On September 17, 2024, thousands of pagers carried by members of
(2025-09-17). Carrefour quits Kuwait, Bahrain following BDS boycott pressure. newarab.com 
In Bahrain, Carrefour suspended operations on 14 September, shuttering its seven stores across the kingdom. Two days later, on 16 September, the company announced th…
(2025-09-17). Netanyahu embraces Spartan militarism as Israel isolation grows. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister In a speech that appeared aimed at reinforcing a siege mentality, Netanyahu argued that Israel would need to become more economically self-sufficient as
(2025-09-17). Why Ben Gvir stormed Marwan Barghouti's prison cell. newarab.com 
Extremist Israeli minister
(2025-09-17). Iran at a crossroads: Caught between reform and repression. newarab.com 
(2025-09-17). How Israel is tightening its siege on the West Bank's Tulkarem. newarab.com 
Tulkarem, occupied West Bank – Israeli forces have arrested more than The arrests followed an Israeli military statement reporting minor injuries to two soldiers when an exp…
(2025-09-17). UN: South Sudan leaders looted as citizens faced hunger. newarab.com 
The payments from 2021 to 2024 were just one example of "grand corruption" in the impoverished nation, according to the report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, where average gross domestic product per capita is now a quarter of what it was at independenc…
(2025-09-17). Jerry quits pro-Palestine Ben & Jerry's over social stance. newarab.com 
In a letter that co-founder Ben Cohen posted on social media platform X on Greenfield's behalf, Greenfield said that he felt the independence the brand had to speak on social issues and events was lost to Unile…
(2025-09-17). Afghan man gets life in Germany for anti-Islam rally stabbing. newarab.com 
An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist The 26-year-old, only partially named as Sulaiman A and found to be a supporter of the Islamic State group, committed the knife attack in May 2024 in the western city of The court convicted him of murder, attempted murder, and dange…
(2025-09-17). Unpacking Israel's erasure of Palestine with Emile Badarin. newarab.com 
As Emile Badarin argues in his book Although completed just a month before
(2025-09-17). Jordan's pension reforms leave elderly widows in poverty. newarab.com 
The autumn of 2022 was different for Umm Mahmoud, after she found out her At first, she didn't understand what had happened. She told The New Arab she received a bank letter which shocked her, stating that only 102 "I called my daughter and told her that they had deducted a lot from me, but she told me what I had received…
(2025-09-17). US sanctions Iranians over $100M crypto from oil sales. newarab.com 
A pair of Iranian financiers and more than a dozen people and firms across Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates were Treasury alleges that Iranian nationals Alireza Derakhshan and Arash Estaki Alivand facilitated the purchase of over $100 mi…
(2025-09-17). France repatriates three women, 10 children from Syrian camps. newarab.com 
Repatriation is a deeply sensitive issue in France, which has been a target of extremism over the past decade, notably in 2015, when
(2025-09-17). Japan won't recognise a Palestinian state given US ties: report. newarab.com 
Japan will not recognise Several governments, including those in Britain, France, Canada and Australia,
(2025-09-17). At least 18 killed in RSF assault on Sudan's Al-Fashir. newarab.com 
At least 18 people were killed Tuesday during an incursion by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces into the besieged Darfur city of The North Darfur state capital is the last major city in the vast western region still under government control, more than two years into the The death toll cited by the two medical sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, only accounts for victims brought to…
(2025-09-17). Taliban bans Wi-Fi in Afghan province to 'prevent immorality'. newarab.com 
The It's the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed since the Taliban Haji Attaullah Zaid, a provincial government…
(2025-09-17). Rubio's Israel visit: key takeaways as record US lawmakers join. newarab.com 
Marco Rubio's visit to Israel On the same day, Tuesday, that UN investigators released a damning 72-page report
(2025-09-17). Tom Brady to play in flag football tourney in Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in The Fanatics Flag Football Classic on 21 March at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh will also include Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Maxx Crosby, and Rob Gronkowski, among others. | Las Vegas' Pete Carroll, Denver's Sean Payton, and San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan will be the coaches. | Brady is partnering with Turki Alalshikh, chairman o…
(2025-09-17). Lebanon urged to ensure media law allows freedom of expression. newarab.com 
Both Lebanese and international organisations joined in the calls for the parliament to ensure laws do not result in the targeting and silencing of critics, activists or journalists. | The parliament's Administration and Justic…
(2025-09-17). Saudi, UK launch plan to boost maritime security off Yemen. newarab.com 
Under the agreement announced at a news conference in Riyadh, the coastguard of Yemen's internationally recognised government would be trained and equipped to tackle threats that also include piracy, human trafficking, and smuggling. | The initiative received funding wo…
(2025-09-17). Pope Leo eyes trip to Lebanon, Turkey late November. newarab.com 
Preparations are underway for The two-stage trip would likely last just under a week, AFP understands. The Vatican does not normally confirm official visits until closer to the time. | It would mark the first foreign trip for the US-born pontiff since he Leo said in July that…
(2025-09-17). UK protesters in court charged with supporting Palestine Action. newarab.com 
The first people charged with supporting Hundreds of people have been arrested at protests accused of showing support for the pro-Palestinian organisation The trio who appeared on Tuesday, two of whom are in their 70s, were greeted outside Westmins…
(2025-09-17). Charlie Kirk's accused assassin faces initial Utah court hearing. newarab.com 
The trade school student suspected of assassinating Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of firing the single rifle shot from a rooftop sniper's nest that pierced Kirk's neck last Wednesday on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, about 40 miles (65 km) south of Salt Lake City. | The killing, captured in graphic…
(2025-09-17). One year after deadly pager blasts, Hezbollah is still reeling. newarab.com 
On 17 September 2024, At first, many people assumed the footage was fake or filmed abroad. But it quickly became clear that thousands of AR—924 wireless pagers had detonated simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria, targeting people in cafés, grocery stores, crowded streets, home…
(2025-09-17). Degrees of difficulty. onlineopinion.com.au Universities are struggling. Staff see livelihoods at risk, students see disruption, and managers see balance sheets collapsing.
(2025-09-17). The transition to renewables is a globalist suicide pact for the rest of us! onlineopinion.com.au Just electricity generated from wind and solar, will negatively impact humanity demands for the products based on fossil fuels.
(2025-09-17). House seeks to expand secretive arms stockpile used in Gaza war. responsiblestatecraft.org The House is poised to expand the use of a secretive mechanism for funneling weapons to Israel. Hidden deep in a must-pass State Department funding bill is a provision that would allow for unlimited transfers of U.S. weapons to a special Israel-based stockpile in the next fiscal year, strengthening a pathway for giving American weapons to Israel with reduced public scrutiny. The House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to discuss the bill Wednesday morning.The stockpile — known as War Reserve Stock for Allies-Israel, or WRSA-I — is "the least transparent mechanism of providing arms to Israel," forme…
(2025-09-17). Spain's break from Europe on Gaza is more reaction than vision. responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2025-09-17). US think tanks are the world's least transparent. responsiblestatecraft.org According to a new survey, North American think tanks are tied as the least transparent of any region. The poll, conducted by On Think Tanks, surveyed 335 think tanks from over 100 countries. The accompanying
(2025-09-17). Trustee appointed to CHP's Istanbul branch; Bahàßeli calls on àñcalan again; Alleged ISIS terror attack in Izmir. unitedworldint.com Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week in Türkiye, at the top of the agenda, was the court's decision to appoint a trustee to the CHP Istanbul provincial branch and developments following it. Another topic was MHP leader Devlet Bahàßeli's call on PKK leader Abdullah àñcalan in the context of "terror-free …
(2025-09-17). Lawnside Historical Society marks 35th anniversary of preserving Underground Railroad and borough history. whyy.org 
(2025-09-17). Philadelphia tests out 'cool pavement' in Hunting Park to combat summer heat. whyy.org 
(2025-09-17). Justice Sotomayor discusses her new book in Philadelphia, how her mother impacted her work on the Supreme Court. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? U.S. Supreme Court Justice The book, titled
(2025-09-17). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-17). Why prosecutors charged Luigi Mangione with terrorism and a judge said no. whyy.org New York prosecutors tried to use a 9/11-era terrorism law in their case against The judge let murder and other charges stand against Mangione, who also faces a federal murder c…
(2025-09-17). Calling Palestinians "barbaric animals," US Secretary of State hails Israeli assault on Gaza City. wsws.org On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a joint appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to inaugurate what Netanyahu called the "concluding moves" in the US-Israeli onslaught on Gaza: the conquest and destruction of Gaza City.
(2025-09-17). Australian state Labor governments deepen assault on cultural institutions. wsws.org The public sector unions oppose any genuine mobilisation of their members to fight Labor's attacks on art gallery and museum workers.
(2025-09-17). Echoes of Nazi eugenics: Fox News host calls for "lethal injection" of the homeless. wsws.org Kilmeade's suggestion to "just kill" the mentally ill homeless carries a chilling historical resonance with the clandestine Nazi program known as Aktion T4, aimed at eliminating people with mental and physical disabilities whom the Nazis deemed "genetically defective" and a "financial burden" to society.
(2025-09-17). Trump administration initiates government crackdown on free speech in wake of assassination of fascist Charlie Kirk. wsws.org On podcasts and television appearances, leading figures from the Trump administration have vowed to use the full weight of the state to go after all who do not properly venerate the white supremacist propagandist.
(2025-09-17). Texas State University labor historian fired for political speech. wsws.org A Texas State University professor and labor historian was fired after being accused of inciting violence against the US government.
(2025-09-17). Pacific Islands Forum meets amid escalating US war drive against China. wsws.org The US, Australia and New Zealand are seeking to militarise the entire Pacific region and to put an end to China's economic and diplomatic influence.
(2025-09-17). Trump boasts of sinking more Venezuelan boats as killer drones and fighter jets are deployed to Southern Caribbean. wsws.org Washington's claims that its military operations are aimed at interdicting drugs are belied by the scale and speed of the military buildup in the Caribbean.
(2025-09-17). Greetings to the Founding Congress of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi. wsws.org These greetings from Socialist Equality Party (US) national chairman David North were sent to the founding congress of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi, held on June 13—15, 2025.
(2025-09-17). Hampton Roads, Virginia teachers face school closures, health care premium hike, measles crisis. wsws.org These crises are symptoms of a nationwide assault on public education and the social rights of the working class.
(2025-09-17). Victimization of teachers across the US for criticizing Charlie Kirk. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site denounces this witch-hunt, which is aimed not only at silencing teachers but the working class. We call for a nationwide defense campaign, centered in the working class, to answer the attempt to ban all criticism of the extreme right.
(2025-09-17). South Korean workers detail inhumane conditions in ICE custody following raid at Georgia Hyundai plant. wsws.org Following their repatriation back to South Korea, workers are speaking out on the deplorable conditions they endured after being kidnapped by the immigration Gestapo.