(2025-09-26). Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas: PA Ready to Govern Gaza, Demands End to Starvation and Genocide. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas spoke remotely to the UN General Assembly on Thursday because the Trump administration denied him a visa, in contravention of the US agreement with the UN. He spoke of the Israeli total war on Gaza, saying that it "is not just an act of aggression, but …
(2025-09-26). Democracy Now! 2025-09-26 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 26, 2025; "On Our Way to Annihilation": Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City; As Trump Vows War on Left, Ken Klippenstein Reveals Kirk & ICE Shooters Were Disengaged with Politics; "They're Assassinating People for No Reason": Cuban Minister Condemns U.S. Strikes in Caribbean | Headlines for September 26, 2025; "On Our Way to Annihilation": Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City; As Trump Vows War on Left, Ken Klippenstein Reveals Kirk & ICE Shooters Were Disengaged with Politics; "The…
(2025-09-26). Netanyahu defies UN walkout, vows to 'finish the job' in Gaza. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly on Friday that Israel "must finish the job" against Hamas in Gaza, giving a defiant UN speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war in Gaza. | He spoke after dozens of delegates from multiple nations walked out of the UN General Assembly hall en masse on Friday as he prepared to speak.
aljazeera.com (2025-09-26). US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting
It was not immediately clear why Hegseth ordered the generals and admirals to meet in Virginia on such short notice or what the meeting's agenda will look like. | | There are approximately 800 generals and admirals in the US military, and such senior officials can, in some cases, command thousands of troops, including in sensitive locations overseas.
communitynewspapergroup.com (2025-09-26). Trump vows to block Israel annexation of West BankNetanyahu nonetheless has defied Trump in recent months with attacks in Iran, Qatar and Syria amid US diplomacy.
juancole.com (2025-09-26). Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov't is Coming for the West Bank
Several western countries decided to recognize Palestine as a state this week. For the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, this recognition is worthless, especially from countries that support Israel oppression of the Palestinians, unless they are going to take genuine steps to stop the ongoing genocide and the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians.
(2025-09-26). new Gaza plan has one palpable weak point: It clashes with promises to his voters. haaretz.com The U.S. President's plan apparently addresses reality on the ground, but giving the PA a foothold in Gaza and ending the war will endanger Netanyahu's coalition ‚ñ At a certain point, pressure from the Gulf states may tip the scales at the White House ‚ñ And the abuse of Palestinians in the West Bank is not a coincidence, but implementation of a clear plan…
(2025-09-26). Malta PM: I can't bear to see 'pain and suffering' of Gaza's children. aljazeera.com Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela spoke of victims of Israel's war in Gaza who get medical care in his country.
(2025-09-26). Flotilla de la dignidad. radiohc.cu La dignidad del mundo, o lo que queda de ella, viaja a bordo de la Flotilla Sumud, que continúa su avance hacia la Franja de Gaza con el objetivo de romper el criminal bloqueo impuesto por el Estado sionista de Israel a la población palestina en ese enclave. | Como parte de su guerra de exterminio, el primer ministro Benjamín Netanyahu impide el ingreso de alimentos, medicinas y otros insumos para mantener con vida a cientos de miles de personas, buena parte de ellos niños, mujeres, heridos y ancianos. | Se trata de un genocidio observado por el mundo a través de los medios de comunicación, y sorprenden las tibia…
(2025-09-26). Our research shows Gaza genocide denialism is official UK policy. newarab.com 
Nearly two years into Israel's genocide against the Palestinians in occupied Gaza, the former foreign secretary, David Lammy, said in a In that ruling, the ICJ issue…
(2025-09-26). Netanyahu set to address UN amid global condemnations over ongoing war in Gaza. haaretz.com After his UN speech, Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Trump in Washington to discuss hostages, cease-fire efforts and post-war strategy, while the U.S. pushes a 21-point plan for Gaza…
(2025-09-26). Microsoft suspends services to Israeli military unit over probe into monitoring of Palestinians. tribune.com.pk 
Microsoft (MSFT.O) said on Thursday it has disabled some services used by an Israeli military unit after preliminary evidence supported a media investigation that reported mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls. | A joint investigation published in August by the Guardian and other media outlets found that an Israeli military agency was making use of Microsoft's Azure software to store countless recordings of mobile phone calls made by Palestinians living in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza. | That prompted an internal review by Microsoft. | "We do not provide technology to facilitate mass surveill…
(2025-09-26). Segmento de Alto Nivel en ONU, Palestina entre los temas. radiohc.cu Palestina ha sido tema recurrente en el Segmento de Alto Nivel del 80mo periodo de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la ONU (AGNU80), que continúa en su tercer día en Nueva York. | Este viernes tomarán el podio de la Asamblea General al menos 40 jefes delegaciones para exponer puntos de vista y preocupaciones. | El jefe de la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados de Palestina (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, indicó la víspera que la inacción de la comunidad internacional frente a Gaza puede ser recordada como un fracaso ante un nuevo genocidio. | Según expresó Lazzarini en una reunión ministerial celebrada aquí, la…
(2025-09-26). Trump says Gaza deal near, Israeli captives could soon be freed. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). All Struggles for Justice are Linked. counterpunch.org Text of a speech delivered at the First Palestine Solidarity Rally of Fall 2025 at Princeton University. Organized by Students for Justice in Palestine to honor the memory of Aysenur Eygi, killed Sep 6th 2024 by the IOF in the village of Beita, West Bank, while protesting illegal settlements and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-26). After Protests, Microsoft Cuts Off Israel's Access to Cloud Services Used to Spy on Palestinians. democracynow.org Microsoft says it has barred the Israeli military from using technology it used to spy on millions of Palestinian civilian phone calls made each day in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and stored in Microsoft's vast Azure cloud computing platform. It's an unprecedented victory for No Azure for Apartheid, a group of current and former Microsoft workers demanding an end to Microsoft's work with the Israeli military. | Microsoft says it has barred the Israeli military from using technology it used to spy on millions of Palestinian civilian phone calls made each day in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and stored in Micro…
(2025-09-26). Germany freezes arms exports approvals to Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). The Point of no Return: Why Accountability in Gaza is a global Imperative. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Every day brings new indictments for Israel. The early accusations of genocide by South Africa are now quickly becoming an accepted legal definition among international bodies and governments alike. The latest indictment came from the United Nations Human Rights Council. "The Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have had …
(2025-09-26). Hafiz Naeem backs Gaza flotilla, slams US 'deception'. tribune.com.pk 1724926799-0/Untitled-design-(7)1724926799-0.png)
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman expressed solidarity with aid ships en route to Gaza and called for stronger global support for the Palestinian cause on Friday. | "Jamaat-e-Islami supports the Flotilla, and aid workers are sending a powerful message to the entire world," said Rehman, addressing a press conference. "We need to further strengthen the global wave of solidarity for Palestine." | According to Al Jazeerah, Israel's relentless war on Gaza has killed more than 65,500 Palestinians and wounded over 167,000 since October 2023, with thousands still trapped under the rubble as rescue teams s…
(2025-09-26). For the Saudis, the battle over future is just a preview to a full-fledged Palestinian state. haaretz.com Whether reconstruction is based on the Egyptian, American or Saudi plan, it spells the revival of the Palestinian Authority as a governing body for all Palestinian territory and the defeat of Netanyahu's struggle to crush the legitimacy of Palestinian representation…
(2025-09-26). Warnings of imminent Israeli strike shadow Gaza flotilla amid pressure to reroute supplies. tehrantimes.com The Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, pressed forward Thursday despite government warnings of an imminent Israeli attack.
(2025-09-26). 'Beyond humanity': Israeli strike devastates Gaza City neighbourhood. aljazeera.com Hours before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 80th UNGA, Israeli strikes continued to bombard the Gaza Strip.
(2025-09-26). Microsoft cuts Israeli access to products over Gaza surveillance. newarab.com 
The action comes after The Associated Press and The Guardian published reports earlier this year revealing how the Israeli Ministry of Defense had been using Microsoft's…
(2025-09-26). Netanyahu says Gaza loudspeakers, phones used to transmit UN speech to Hamas, hostages. haaretz.com Speaking at the UN General Assembly after hundreds walked out of the hall in protest, Netanyahu said the Gaza war has 'opened up possibilities of peace' with Syria and Lebanon and likened Palestinian state recognition to 'giving Al Qaeda a state one mile from New York City after September 11'…
(2025-09-26). Wednesday 10/8: Gaza Day Off. No Work. No Spending. indybay.org Everywhere…
(2025-09-26). Portland labor protests genocide in Gaza. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Hundreds of protesters, union members and activists marched to the home of the U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) on Sept. 21 to demand that he oppose genocide in Gaza. They called on him to join Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who has co-sponsored legislation to stop Trump's recent plan . . . |
(2025-09-26). A Disturbing Journal of an Imperial Hell. counterpunch.org 
There's a scene in Plestia Alaqad's new book The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience where she describes buying craft materials for two young girls in Gaza who have been making bracelets for their friends and others. The girls don't just make bracelets though, they make ID bracelets so that if and or when
(2025-09-26). Madison, September 28, 2025: Bring War Abolition and Palestine Solidarity to the WI Climate March! wibailoutpeople.org 
Sunday, September 28: Bring War Abolition and Palestine Solidarity to the WI Climate March Gather on the WI Historical Society steps 816 State Street, Library Mall in Madison 12 noon rally1 pm march to Capitol General March and Rally Information here NOTE: There will be two speakers making the link between the genocide in Gaza and …
(2025-09-26). Omer Bartov on Gaza genocide and Israel's history of occupation. aljazeera.com Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Omer Bartov about how Israel's war in Gaza became genocide.
(2025-09-26). UN speech targeted two audiences only: his right-wing base in Israel and Donald Trump. haaretz.com Netanyahu's speech consisted entirely of recycled talking points that have been repeated ad nauseam in recent months and offered no new statements about the future of the war in Gaza, once again demonstrating that he has no message for the world and is completely dependent on the White House…
(2025-09-26). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-09-26). to Trump says he not allow Israel to annex the West. haaretz.com Trump confirmed that he had spoken to PM Netanyahu on Thursday, saying 'we're getting pretty close to having a deal on Gaza'…
(2025-09-26). Activists slam 'colonial' plan to give control of Gaza to Blair. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). Abbas pledges to work with Trump on Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pledged at the United Nations on Thursday to work with US President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Nations on a peace plan for Gaza overwhelmingly backed by the world body. | The 193-member UN General Assembly earlier this month overwhelmingly endorsed a seven-page declaration that aims to advance a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians and end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants. | The declaration emerged from an international conference at the UN in July — hosted by Saudi Arabia and France — on the decades-long confl…
(2025-09-26). UNGA: Abbas presses Hamas disarmament, Saudi pledges PA funding. newarab.com 
The future of Gaza took centre stage at the Palestinian Authority President UN member states voted 145-5 to allow Abbas to address the international body remotely after the US barred more than 80 Palestinians from entering the country. | He…
(2025-09-26). "We are all Sumud:" Italy Rises for Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On Monday people across Italy rose up for Gaza and Palestine inspired by the call of port workers from Genova and the Global Sumud Flotilla currently en route to Gaza with a fleet of 50 boats carrying tons of humanitarian aid and hundreds of common citizens, activists, lawyers, human rights workers, celebrities and elected officials
(2025-09-26). Microsoft Blocks Israeli Spy Agency From Using Its Cloud Platform, Azure. truthout.org Microsoft has blocked the Israeli army's access to technology it was using to store data on Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank after an investigation conducted by the Guardian, +972 Magazine and Local Call exposed the practice. The investigation, published in August, revealed that Unit 8200, the Israeli military's cyberwarfare agency, had been intercepting millions of… |
(2025-09-26). UN: Netanyahu denies Gaza genocide, slams Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). Thursday 10/30: Global Strike For Gaza. indybay.org Everywhere…
(2025-09-26). Israel Issues New Evacuation Orders in Gaza City as Ground Forces Push Deeper. truthout.org Israel's military has issued new evacuation orders for neighborhoods of Gaza City as Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip's largest urban area. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have already fled Gaza City for overcrowded areas further south, as Israeli forces systematically flatten much of the city. Meanwhile, Israeli bombardment continues to kill dozens of Palestinians… |
(2025-09-26). Trump believes Gaza ceasefire close, Hamas signals optimism. newarab.com 
US President "We spoke with [Israeli Prime Minister] Bibi Netanyahu today, and we spoke to all the leaders in the Middle East who are great people, and we're getting pretty close to having a deal on Gaza and maybe even peace," Trump told reporter…
(2025-09-26). "Military-style injuries" seen on Gaza civilians unlike any other war. aljazeera.com Dr Mukesh Kapila says a report suggests Israeli soldiers are treating Gaza civilians as if they were military opponents.
(2025-09-26). Trump says Gaza peace deal near, hostages may soon be freed. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is close to a deal to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home. | "It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that gets the hostages back, it's going to be a deal that ends the war," Trump told reporters before departing the White House to attend the Ryder Cup golf tournament in New York. | He did not offer further details. | While international leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York this week, the United States unveiled a 21-point Middle East peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
(2025-09-26). Protests and walkouts eclipse Netanyahu's UN appearance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday was an attempt at a carefully staged and combative defense of Israel's aggressive campaign in Gaza and its wider military actions across the region. Yet the performance could not mask the widening gulf between his narrative and the findings of international institutions, public-health agencies, and human-rights organizations.
(2025-09-26). Trump says Gaza deal near, hostages could soon be freed. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he was close to forging a deal to end the war in Gaza and bring hostages home as he prepared to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. | "It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that gets the hostages back, it's going to be a deal that ends the war," Trump told reporters on Friday before leaving the White House to attend the Ryder Cup golf tournament in New York. | He offered no details and gave no timetable.
(2025-09-26). Paramore joins 'No Music For Genocide' Israel boycott campaign. newarab.com 
Paramore singer Hayley Williams has joined the The initiative, launched last week, calls on musicians and record labels to geo-block their songs from streaming in Israel, arguing that culture must not "normalise states committing crimes against humanity". | Bjà∂rk pul…
(2025-09-26). Texas Judge Overrules Jury to Send Anti-Genocide Activist to Jail for Graffiti. truthout.org The artist Banksy recently drew a mural at the Royal Courts of Justice in London depicting a judge in a traditional wig and a black robe, thrashing an unarmed protester with his gavel. The protester is lying on the ground in a defensive position, with one hand raised, while the other hand holds up a blank sign splattered with blood — the only red in the otherwise black-and-white mural. |
(2025-09-26). Past the point of no return: Global opinion on Israel's genocide rapidly shifting. peoplesworld.org 
Every day brings new indictments for Israel. The early accusations of genocide by South Africa are now quickly becoming an accepted legal definition among international bodies and governments alike. The latest indictment came from the United Nations Human Rights Council. "The Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have had and continue to have the genocidal intent …
(2025-09-26). Saturday 10/4: Bay Area: Two Years of Genocide – Arms Embargo Now! indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza, Broadway and 14th Street, Oakland…
(2025-09-26). How Not to Halt a Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
Why doesn't Italy have a ship for rescuing people but not killing people? Why doesn't the United Nations headquarters have a pair of handcuffs? Why doesn't the anti-war movement have a deeper understanding of what's wrong with war and what it could be replaced with?
(2025-09-26). Madison, Thursdays in October 2025, No War No Genocide Vigils! wibailoutpeople.org 
From the organizers: Join in solidarity as we continue to acknowledge and call for an end to Palestinian suffering along with the suffering of so many at the hands of what MLK called "the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism". Bring your own sign or use one of ours. Expect street music and …
(2025-09-26). Santa Cruz County – Divest from Companies Complicit in Genocide! indybay.org People's Aid Santa Cruz has initiated a petition calling on the County of Santa Cruz to divest from all companies complicit in the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. | Sign the petition here: tinyurl.com/SC-Divest-Now…
(2025-09-26). Hamas rebukes PA statement to UN. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hamas says resistance is a natural right of the Palestinian people facing genocide and crimes against humanity.
(2025-09-26). India slams West's 'hypocrisy' over Russian Oil imports, Trump's Visa row | MEA. hindustantimes.com India's Ministry of External Affairs pushed back strongly against Western pressure to cut Russian oil imports, calling out the "hypocrisy" of nations that continue energy trade with Moscow while demanding New Delhi end purchases. The statement came as India also weighed in on Donald Trump's H-1B visa controversies, underscoring its commitment to protecting Indian professionals abroad. Officials noted that India echoed Trump's call for EU, G7, and NATO countries to show consistency in their Russia policy instead of targeting New Delhi's energy ties.
(2025-09-26). Wilmington extends property tax deadline, announces effort to reappraise poor neighborhoods. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The city of Wilmington has extended the deadline for residents to pay their property taxes and has a new plan to help residents struggling with high property tax bills. | Wilmington has moved the due date for taxpayers to submit payments from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31. The original deadline was in August. | Wilmington Mayor John Carney said Thursday at a news conference that the city will introduce a $500,000 budget amendment next week to fund interior reassessments of residential…
(2025-09-26). ICE video using Pokémon's 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' slogan sparks controversy. scmp.com Japan's wildly popular Pokémon franchise distanced itself on Friday from a recent viral US government video that linked the brand's "Gotta Catch 'Em All" slogan to Washington's immigration crackdown. | The US Department of Homeland Security posted a clip on social media this week that showed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid.
(2025-09-26). Defying AG, Ben-Gvir meets with Israeli police chief on banned protest policy. haaretz.com Haaretz has learned that the far-right national security minister held discussions on the matter with senior police officers – even though Attorney General Gala Baharav-Miara ruled that the policy of barring demonstrators from blocking major arteries exceeds the minister's authority…
(2025-09-26). India signals interest in resuming oil imports from Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — India has imported a large shipment of Iranian crude for the first time in years, raising speculation that New Delhi may be preparing to resume broader purchases despite U.S. sanctions.
(2025-09-26). Woman dies in coaster accident. tribune.com.pk 
At least one woman died and another person sustained injuries when a motorcycle collided with a coaster near Salhad. According to Rescue 1122, the incident claimed the life of a woman, Zaibun Nisa, aged 50, who died on the spot, while another person sustained injuries.
(2025-09-26). Ex-FBI Director indicted for lying to Congress, obstruction. jagonews24.com A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two charges related to his testimony to Congress.
(2025-09-26). Husband, in-laws held for killing woman. tribune.com.pk 
Police claimed on Friday to have arrested a man and his parents for allegedly murdering his wife over the couple's inability to have children and abandoning her body inside their locked home before fleeing. | According to the FIR lodged at City Police Station, Attock, by Wali Muhammad, son of Abdul Malik and a resident of Inayat Kallay, Mamond, Bajaur Agency, his niece, H Bibi, married Ihsanullah, son of Zahir Khan, five years ago. The couple later moved to Attock city. | The marriage remained childless, which frequently led to quarrels. Ihsanullah often subjected his wife to physical abuse. Some time ago, the…
(2025-09-26). Iran, Malaysia see tourism as bridge for stronger ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Malaysia can build closer relations by promoting cooperation in tourism, a senior Malaysian official told the Tehran Times in an interview.
(2025-09-26). Meeting between PM Shehbaz, President Trump concludes. gnnhd.tv 
COAS Asim Munir was also present…
(2025-09-26). Behind the multibillion-dollar world of gaming. aljazeera.com We explore the multibillion-dollar world of gaming and e-sports.
(2025-09-26). University of Tokyo releases digital archive of rare Taq-e Bostan photographs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The University Museum of the University of Tokyo has unveiled a significant digital database featuring photographs from its 1965 archaeological expedition to Taq-e Bostan, a renowned Sasanian-era site in western Iran.
(2025-09-26). Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital. aljazeera.com Several residential buildings in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, have been destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
(2025-09-26). Press Freedom Groups Demand Journalist Mario Guevara's Freedom. rightsanddissent.org Defending Rights & Dissent has joined more than two dozen fellow press freedom groups in calling for the immediate release of journalist Mario Guevara, who's been detained for more than 100 days and faces deportation to El Salvador after his arrest for covering a 'No Kings' protest in Atlanta on June 14. | In a
(2025-09-26). Lahore Museum to be restored to 1929 design. tribune.com.pk 1597133096-0/Lahore-Museum-(1)1597133096-0.jpg)
The Lahore Museum, one of South Asia's most important cultural and historical institutions, is set to undergo its first large-scale upgradation since its establishment in 1894. | After safeguarding the subcontinent's antiquities for over 131 years, the museum will temporarily close to visitors and researchers for two years as a comprehensive restoration begins under a UNESCO master plan. | The project, estimated to cost $8 million, will restore the museum to its original 1929 design while equipping it with modern facilities. | Currently, the museum houses around 60,000 artefacts covering history, religion, fin…
(2025-09-26). Republicans Must Negotiate to Prevent Health Care Cost Spikes, Protect Funding Laws. commondreams.org The Trump Administration's threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn't get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families — as well as the important public services those workers provide — as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.Let's be clear about what's going on here: the Trump Administration has repeatedly shredded the last bipartisan funding bill — illegally canceling or freezing funding that Republicans and Democrats agreed to (e.g., for medical research, education, or mental health treatment), and keeping it from reaching the…
(2025-09-26). 8 dead, 35 injured in clothing factory blaze in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least eight people were killed and 35 others injured after a massive fire tore through a three-story clothing factory in El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Egypt's Gharbia Governorate, early Friday morning, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.The blaze, which erupted during a night shift with about 200 workers present, spread quickly through highly flammable fabrics and poor ventilation. Smoke inhalation, burns, and a partial structural collapse left dozens trapped before firefighters and 26 ambulances brought the situation under control after several hours.ÿ∫ÿ±ŸÅ&yum…
(2025-09-26). ALS patient Cai Lei loses speech but still works online. ecns.cn Former JD.com vice president Cai Lei, now battling advanced ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), said on Thursday night he continues to lead his team and handle research tasks efficiently despite losing the ability to speak or move.
(2025-09-26). Don't allow Hollywood to write the rules of AI. strategic-culture.su By Allum BOKHARI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The debate on American AI can be reduced to a single question: regulate, or acce…
(2025-09-26). Beijing calls for stronger voice of justice. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, the United States, on Wednesday.Baerbock said that China has always been a strong and steadfast supporter of the UN, playing a leading role in promoting global development and addressing global challenges.
(2025-09-26). Xinjiang marks seven decades of growth, unity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping attends a grand gathering held on Thursday in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-09-26). WI Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinics Will Close Due to Trump Budget Bill. truthout.org This week, the Planned Parenthood affiliate for the state of Wisconsin announced that it will not be scheduling abortion services beyond September 30 due to funding cuts included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is the first known Planned Parenthood affiliate to end its abortion services because of provisions in the bill, reported Autonomy News… |
(2025-09-26). Over 40 groups call out Newsom on backsliding on climate, banner dropped in NYC. indybay.org In the heart of New York City during Climate Week, activists have just unfurled a giant banner that reads: "Gov. Newsom: If you can't take on Big Oil, how can you take on Trump?"
(2025-09-26). UPS worker killed in Richmond, California—co-workers ordered to resume jobs as victim's body lay in trailer. wsws.org Workers at the facility were forced to continue laboring as their dead worker remained in an open trailer for hours.
(2025-09-26). Long-lasting mulberry tree registered on Natural Heritage List. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Amir Karamzadeh gave news of the registration of the ancient mulberry tree of Sarasiab village in Badrud, Natanz county, Isfahan province, on Iran's Natural Heritage List.
(2025-09-26). Israeli drone strike massacres family in southern Lebanon with ties to Dearborn, Michigan. wsws.org On Sunday, September 21, Shadi Charara, a car dealer, was driving his family home after a lunch at his father-in-law's house in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil when their vehicle was destroyed by an Israeli drone strike.
(2025-09-26). U.S. Envoy Confirms Talks with Maduro 'On Trump's Orders' Even as Military Pressure Mounts. latintimes.com Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's envoy for Special Missions, confirmed that he has been in dialogue with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro "on President Trump's orders," even as Washington increases military pressure on Caracas.
(2025-09-26). Pakistan 'ready for global crypto leadership'. tribune.com.pk 
Bilal Bin Saqib, the head of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), has said that the country was ready to assume global leadership in crypto and digital assets, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance on Friday. | The PCC CEO and the minister of state made these remarks during a meeting with Patrick Witt, the White House's new crypto adviser, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session. | The ministry stated that the meeting focused on cooperation between Pakistan and the United States in the field of digital assets, with detailed discussions on new opportunities in bloc…
(2025-09-26). Iran to launch iHiT in Jakarta. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) will be inaugurated in Jakarta, Indonesia, concurrent with the 37th Indonesia Hospital Expo, being held from September 25 to 28.
(2025-09-26). 565 factories face action for flouting wage rules. tribune.com.pk 
To enforce the Punjab Minimum Wages Act 2019, the Labour Welfare Department has taken action against widespread violations by industrial and commercial establishments in Faisalabad. | As per the official data, the two directorates of labour welfare (East and West) have challaned 565 factories and businesses for failing to comply with the minimum wage law. These cases were forwarded to Magistrate First Class courts, where more than half of the offenders have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment and fines amounting to Rs700,000. Muhammad Shabbir Kalyar, Director Labour Welfare (West), said that special tea…
(2025-09-26). Mozambique: 500 years of struggle. aljazeera.com "We, as Mozambicans at the beginning, chose to achieve our independence through diplomatic means."
(2025-09-26). AI is a Dangerous Billionaire Boondoggle. counterpunch.org 
There's a reason people say "Don't Mess with Texas." Texans know you can't take BS to the bank. So when I heard Fermi America, an energy startup run by former Texas governor Rick Perry, wants to open a nuclear-powered AI data center they call "Project Matador" down the road from my home in the Panhandle,
(2025-09-26). Trump: Israeli annexation of the West Bank 'not going to happen'. tehrantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, AFP news agency reported.
(2025-09-26). Against The Misuse of The Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran remains steadfast in asserting its inalienable right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy under the NPT, while at the same time declaring its readiness to engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue, Iranian Foreign Minister said.
(2025-09-26). Bodies of five migrants recovered in Libyan desert. newarab.com 
The decomposed bodies of five suspected Recovery crews worked with local authorities to recover the remains which were located around 550 kilometres (341 miles) south of Libya, which shares borders with six nation…
(2025-09-26). Immigration, Incarceration and the Native-Born. counterpunch.org 
Fear of street crime and criminals is a politically charged issue. Politicians stoke that fear to gain the consent of voters, from the anti-black Willie Horton commercial ads of GOP President Bush 1 against Democrat Michael Dukakis in the presidential campaign of 1988 to President Trump's 2016 and 2024 successful runs for the White House.
(2025-09-26). Food delivery platforms set for healthier growth. ecns.cn China's latest efforts to regulate the management of food delivery service platforms are expected to maintain fair market order, curb "involution-style" competition and promote the healthy, orderly and sustainable development of the platform economy, experts said.
(2025-09-26). China-developed nine-valent HPV vaccine launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn China's first domestically developed nine-valent HPV vaccine was officially launched in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on Friday, making it available to women of eligible age across the region.
(2025-09-26). Islamabad to cancel vehicle registrations over unpaid taxes. tribune.com.pk 
The Excise and Taxation Department of Islamabad has decided to cancel the registrations of all vehicles that have failed to pay motor vehicle taxes and related dues. | According to the department, red notices have been issued to all vehicle owners registered in Islamabad District. The notices state that the registrations of vehicles whose owners have not submitted their motor vehicle taxes by June 30, 2025, have been suspended. | Furthermore, if the owners fail to clear their dues and obtain receipts by October 10, their registrations will be permanently cancelled. | The department clarified that once cancelle…
(2025-09-26). Number of 5G mobile phone users in China surpasses 1.15 billion. ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile phone users in China has surpassed 1.15 billion, with the technology now widely integrated into industries across the economy, data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) showed.
(2025-09-26). Argentina choose Carreras over Albornoz at fly-half. tribune.com.pk 
Argentina have retained Santiago Carreras at fly-half for a Rugby Championship penultimate round match against title-holders South Africa in Durban on Saturday. | The 25-year-old Gloucester playmaker was the Pumas' second choice for the key role behind Italy-based Tomas Albornoz when the southern hemisphere tournament kicked off in August. | But Benetton fly-half Albornoz dislocated a finger early in a historic second-round triumph over New Zealand in Buenos Aires, and Carreras has starred since. Albornoz is on the bench for the Boks Test. | It was the first time Argentina beat nine-time Championship winners N…
(2025-09-26). FIFA unveils trio of mascots for 2026 World Cup — an eagle, a jaguar and a moose. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA revealed Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle as the mascots for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. | Each mascot highlights one of the host nations with Maple representing Canada, Zayu Mexico and Clutch the United States. | FIFA describe Maple as "born to roam, journeying across all of Canada's provinces and territories while connecting with people and embracing the country's rich culture. A street style-loving artist, music enthusiast and dedicated goalkeeper, Maple found purpose through creativity, resilience and unapologetic individuality." | Read: FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cu…
(2025-09-26). UNSC to vote on proposal to delay looming Iran sanctions. aljazeera.com UNSC resolution to delay action to flop; Iran warns deal with IAEA would be "terminated" if sanctions are reinstated.
(2025-09-26). Venezuela Boat Pilots Targeted by Trump Are Low-Level Pawns in the Drug Game. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump has hailed the U.S. military's missile strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats from Venezuela as a blow against "narcoterrorists" trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. For this, they deserve death. | The sinister imagery conjured by the language, however, is starkly out of step with the picture of typical smuggling crews in the Caribbean painted by accounts from court records, a study of hundreds of federal defendants, and a former prosecutor. | Many drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea are impoverished fishermen hailing from small villages, a profile that lines up with local reports about…
(2025-09-26). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). Thyssenkrupp Steel: IG Metall union promotes sale to Indian billionaire. wsws.org Through imposing billions in cuts through a so-called "social contract," IG Metall and its works council have made the steel industry ripe for takeover. Now they are supporting the billionaire takeover bid Jindal International Steel because it promises to safeguard their well-paid posts and privileges.
(2025-09-26). Comité Central del PCC designa a Yuniasky Crespo como jefa de su Departamento Ideológico. radiohc.cu El Buró Político acordó designar a la miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC), Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, jefa de su Departamento Ideológico. | Yuniasky, quien se desempeñaba al frente del Departamento de Atención al Sector Social del CCPCC, es licenciada en Educación en la especialidad Marxismo-Leninismo e Historia. | Tiene 48 años de edad, es diputada a la Asamblea Nacional y cuenta con una amplia trayectoria como dirigente político, primero en la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria y después en la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC), de la cual llegó a ser primera secretaria de su Comité…
(2025-09-26). Cuomo wants to be New York City's next mayor. Will his plans help the city? aljazeera.com Former New York state governor trails Zohran Mamdani in the polls as he pitches a more centrist economic policy.
(2025-09-26). Madison, October 5, 2025: Craft and Yard Sale, Fundraiser for Palestinian Humanitarian Aid! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-09-26). 'A soul mission': The African Americans moving to Ghana. aljazeera.com As 'returnees' build a home in the country where their ancestors may have come from, questions arise about integration.
(2025-09-26). Two police officers, three students injured by accidental fire outside Balochistan Governor's House. tribune.com.pk 
At least two police officials and three students were injured on Friday when a police officer's rifle accidentally discharged outside the Balochistan Governor House in Zhob District, officials said. | The students were shot in the arms and legs while the police officers sustained minor injuries. They were all shifted to Zhob District Headquarters Hospital. Medical Superintendent Abdul Rehman said the students were in stable condition after undergoing surgery and the police officers were discharged shortly after recieving first aid. | The incident occured at around 12pm, when the students had come to meet the B…
(2025-09-26). Trump using shutdown to threaten mass firings of federal workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Not content with trashing union contracts and firing more than 100,000 federal workers so far, the Trump regime is using the threat of a government shutdown at midnight on Sept. 30 to order agencies to fire even more. The order comes in a memo by Russell Vought, Trump's Office of Management and Budget director. Vought …
(2025-09-26). US to fight efforts to ban Israel's football team from World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Pressure is growing to ban Israel from the 2026 World Cup, with a key vote reportedly expected as early as next week.
(2025-09-26). RIP Dr. Michael Connolly (1949-2025). wattsupwiththat.com Michael's love for science and his passion for actively trying to "follow science where it leads" were highly formative in the founding of CERES. Although we mourn his passing, we at CERES aim to continue this mission.
(2025-09-26). SATIRE: Limbless, Slippery RFK Jr.: 'Becoming An Eel Is A Sign Of Good Health'. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Suddenly appearing at the lectern after emerging from a hole in the floor, a limbless, slippery Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at a White House press conference Friday that "becoming an eel is a sign of good health." "Big Pharma may have brainwashed people to think otherwise, but a healthy human body should be one …
(2025-09-26). China adds 3 U.S. entities to export control list. ecns.cn China announced on Thursday the decision to add three U.S. entities to its export control list, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
(2025-09-26). L'ideologia trumpiana come nuovo paradigma identitario per i cittadini statunitensi. strategic-culture.su I mesi fin qui trascorsi dall'insediamento di Donald Trump permettono di trarre un primo, certo parziale e approssimativo bilancio, di questa seconda stagione trumpiana, più marcatamente decisa nel porre le basi di un nuovo modo di essere degli Stati Uniti e dei suoi cittadini stessi, non scevra da un progetto ambizioso quanto difficile di edificare un uomo nuovo statunitense.
(2025-09-26). Dozens Of Sinaloa Cartel Operatives Charged For Trafficking Hundreds Of Pounds Of Fentanyl. latintimes.com Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal charges for dozens of members of the Sinaloa Cartel for their role in trafficking hundreds of pounds of fentanyl…
(2025-09-26). PPP blasts Maryam's 'divisive' politics. tribune.com.pk 
The PPP and the PML-N — the two major allies that primarily sustain the current political dispensation — continued to trade barbs over flood relief in Punjab, the country's political powerhouse. | The PPP on Friday called Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's recent statements "divisive" and the PML-N advised the PPP to put its house in order in Sindh. | A day earlier, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had criticised both the federal and Punjab governments — led by the PML-N ófor failing to issue an appeal for international assistance. | CM Maryam Nawaz had retorted that Punjab "would…
(2025-09-26). Trump Has Doubled Down on Anti-Trans Provisions Amid Shutdown Fight. truthout.org The deadline to pass appropriations bills and avert a shutdown is closing in, and this year both parties are digging in. At issue is Trump's insistence on keeping the power to withhold congressionally appropriated funds — a cudgel he's wielded against ideological opponents. Democrats are pressing to protect healthcare subsidies. But the most explosive fight now centers on anti-LGBTQ+ and anti… |
(2025-09-26). Replies sought on MPA's plea against suspension. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court has sought replies within two weeks on a petition filed by PTI's MPA Chaudhry Ijaz Shafi challenging his suspension from the Punjab Assembly under Rule 210. | Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the matter. | The petitioner's lawyer argued that Rule 210 of the Assembly Rules is contrary to Articles 127, 17, and 64 of the Constitution, contending that the Speaker has no authority to suspend a member beyond 15 days. | The court issued notice to the Advocate General Punjab and directed respondents to file replies within the stipulated time. | Meanwhile, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended the inte…
(2025-09-26). Saturday 9/27: You wanna social philosophy? walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
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(2025-09-26). Elogian funcionamiento del centro psicopedagógico de provincia cubana de Granma. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de la República de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz elogió este jueves el funcionamiento del centro psicopedagógico 'Celia Sánchez Manduley', institución que recorrió como parte del programa de la quinta visita gubernamental a la oriental provincia de Granma. | Enclavada en el barrio rural de El Patio, en el municipio de Bayamo, la instalación asistencial acoge a 19 personas con severas discapacidades físicas e intelectuales, a quienes les brinda servicios especializados de rehabilitación. | Marrero Cruz se interesó por el estado constructivo del inmueble y la alimentación de internos y trabajadores,…
(2025-09-26). Tongi fire death toll rises to 3 as another victim dies. jagonews24.com A shop employee, who was injured in a chemical warehouse fire in Gazipur's Tongi, passed away in a hospital in Dhaka on Friday morning, September 26…
(2025-09-26). Spain legend Busquets to retire at end of MLS season. jagonews24.com Former Spain and Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets will retire from playing at the end of the Major League Soccer season in December…
(2025-09-26). Indian police arrest Ladakh activist after deadly protests. aljazeera.com Prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained as unrest over autonomy leaves four dead and dozens injured.
(2025-09-26). Public freedoms in danger : alarm over repression in France. fidh.org A new report published on 25 September confirms an alarming deterioration of public freedoms in France. Hostile narratives, administrative dissolutions, reduction of public funding, and the criminalisation of mobilisations are leading to the suffocation of civil society and endangering the freedom of association and the right to protest. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and the Ligue des droits de l'Homme (LDH) are sounding the alarm: France is turning (…) | – |
(2025-09-26). Taremi Vies for AFC Asian International Player of The Year. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, in which Iran vies for five accolades in the edition.
(2025-09-26). China pledges greater role in UN peacekeeping. ecns.cn The Chinese military stands ready to make greater contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.The Chinese military will continue to expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations with greater input and dedication, he said.
(2025-09-26). UN Security Council: Move Urgently to Protect Haitians. hrw.org Young people use wheelbarrows to carry debris out of their homes, which were damaged by criminal group violence, in the Solino neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 10, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph…
(2025-09-26). The Necropolitics of Hunger: Man-made Famine and Futurity of the Palestinian Nation. counterpunch.org 
(2025-09-26). Syria's Sharaa ends US visit without Israel security deal. newarab.com 
Sharaa met US President Donald Trump and other world leaders during the visit but left before the arrival of
(2025-09-26). Saturday 10/18: No Kings Rally and Palestine Freedom Rally. indybay.org Meet at the Historic Old City Hall Art Deco building 22737 Mission blvd Hayward Ca 94541 between C st and B st. There will be speakers, chants and a short march. bring water if it is hot.
(2025-09-26). Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years for Gaddafi fund scandal. jagonews24.com Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a case related to millions of euros of illicit funds from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.
(2025-09-26). BNP races to finalise seat sharing with allies for polls. jagonews24.com Alongside confirming its own candidates, the BNP is moving fast to finalise seat-sharing arrangements with its allies as part of preparations to contest the upcoming national election in alliance with right, left, moderate and liberal democratic parties…
(2025-09-26). UK welcomes Chinese investment in electric vehicle sector, envoy says. ecns.cn British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson delivers a speech on UK-China cooperation and the future of bilateral ties at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-09-26). EVENT | October 14] How Will Zohran Govern? dissentmagazine.org 
A conversation with Chi Ossé, Cea Weaver, and J.W. Mason.
(2025-09-26). Websites still selling citizens' data online. tribune.com.pk 
Websites openly selling citizens' data on the internet have yet to be shut down while the team formed earlier this month to probe the data leak has requested three more weeks to finalize its report. | Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi September 7 took notice of the illegal sale of citizens' private data on various internet platforms after Express News highlighted the issue in an exclusive report. Express News had brought the issue into the spotlight first in October 2024. | According to the Express News report, private data of Pakistani citizens ófrom federal ministers and senior government off…
(2025-09-26). WHYY opens its doors to the community and supporters for Open House and Sustainer Summit. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY held its annual Open House and Sustainer Summit Thursday evening, providing an inside look at the media productions and educational programming that the Greater Philadelphia public media stations feature. | At WHYY headquarters in Center City, several tables were available for attendees to learn about all of the services that WHYY provides. From exploring the focus of health and science with Maiken Scott and
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(2025-09-26). Is white supremacy killing black journalism in America? strategic-culture.su The dismissal of Karen Attiah at the Washington Post has caused ripples in the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk. But was…
(2025-09-26). Iran Urges South Korea to Act Responsibly as UNSC President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New York, urging Seoul as UN Security Council president to uphold its duty and help block any illegal bid by three European states to revive expired sanctions against Iran.
(2025-09-26). Albania expresses interest in hiring Bangladeshi workers. jagonews24.com Albania has expressed strong interest in recruiting skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh to meet its growing labour market demands.
(2025-09-26). China's Fujian aircraft carrier commissioning 'not far off', says spokesperson. ecns.cn A carrier-based aircraft KongJing-600 makes an electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff on China's Fujian aircraft carrier.He noted that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35, and KongJing-600 successfully completed catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier.
(2025-09-26). Comey's Indictment Is Nothing Short of Political Retribution. commondreams.org In response to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey,
(2025-09-26). Iran, Russia ink $25b nuclear power deal ahead of looming UN sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion deal to build nuclear power plants in the Islamic republic, Iranian state media reported Friday, just hours ahead of the likely return of sweeping UN sanctions on Iran. | "A deal for the construction of four nuclear power plants with a value of $25 billion in Sirik, Hormozgan was signed between the Iran Hormoz company and Rosatom," state television said. | Iran has just one operational nuclear power plant in Bushehr in the south, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts ⚪ just a fraction of the country's energy needs. | Read More: Iran's president hails Pak-KSA defence pact | Ac…
(2025-09-26). Bangkok mall sparks debate with 'Mount Rushmore' of Trump, Putin, Xi, and Kim. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Shoppers at one of Thailand's largest malls were greeted this week by a striking sight: giant stone-like faces of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, and Donald Trump towering over camping stalls and a climbing wall.The installation, part of a pop-up display at Bangkok's Seacon Square, echoes the famous Mount Rushmore monument in the United States. The mall, known for quirky themes like a "Great Wall of China" replica and a "Noah's Ark" with live animals, said the latest exhibit was designed not to push a message but to "invite conversation."Satirical 'Mount Rushmore' Featuring Trump, Putin, Xi, An…
(2025-09-26). The Middle East Just Got a Whole Lot More Dangerous. counterpunch.org The Middle East just became an even more dangerous place. On September 17, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement" (SMDA). A Joint Statement by the two nations declares that under the agreement "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both." The pact formalizes the
(2025-09-26). Defensa Civil de Cuba insta a mantener vigilancia ante onda tropical. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil de Cuba alertó este jueves sobre el peligro de un incremento de las precipitaciones desde las provincias de Camagàºey hasta Guantánamo, e instó a mantenerse informados e incrementar la vigilancia hidrometeorológica, y a llevar la información a los pobladores de esa región, en especial utilizar todos los medios que faciliten el contacto directo con las comunidades. | NOTA INFORMATIVA DEL ESTADO MAYOR NACIONAL DE LA DEFENSA CIVIL SOBRE LA ONDA TROPICAL LOCALIZADA EN EL MAR CARIBE ORIENTAL | 25 de septiembre de 2025, 15: 00 horas. | De acuerdo con la información del C…
(2025-09-26). Cuba y Brasil trabajan unidas. radiohc.cu Con la llegada por tercera ocasión a la presidencia de Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva en enero de 2023, han vuelto a retomar con fuerza sus relaciones bilaterales Brasil y Cuba, que ha recibido un apoyo constante en todos los ámbitos del gigante suramericano. | Múltiples son las acciones puestas en marcha para avanzar en el fortalecimiento de la cooperación a favor de ambos pueblos, lo que ha caracterizado el vínculo con la Mayor de las Antillas de los gobiernos del Partido de los Trabajadores de Brasil. | El ejemplo más reciente ha sido el Foro de alto nivel con la nación suramericana, que se desarrolló en La Habana…
(2025-09-26). 'US desire for nuclear diplomacy is deception'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday branded the US saying it wanted a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear programme as a "deception". | "America's claim of a desire for diplomacy is nothing but deception and blatant contradiction; one cannot simultaneously bomb a country while engaging in diplomatic negotiations and speak of diplomacy," ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. | One Iranian insider has told Reuters that "several messages have been conveyed to Washington for resumption of talks via mediators in the past weeks, but Americans have not responded". | During a meeting with anti-war activists in…
(2025-09-26). How Trade Agreements Are Shaping ASEAN's Mineral Investment Landscape? uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia stands at the intersection of two compelling forces: the world's rapidly accelerating demand for strategic minerals and increasingly integrated regional economies through trade agreements. Bauxite and nickel, copper and rare earth elements — ASEAN's mineral resources are more strategically valuable than ever before. As the world shifts to low-carbon …
(2025-09-26). 10,000 Schools set for privatisation by June 2026. tribune.com.pk 
In a bid to address the ongoing financial and economic crisis, the Punjab Education Department has resolved to privatise a further 10,000 primary, middle, and high schools by the end of the current fiscal year, June 30, 2026. | Preparations are already underway, with lists of the schools earmarked for privatisation currently being compiled. Notably, this marks the first time that high schools will also be included in the privatisation drive. | Over the past 18 months, the Punjab government has already transferred control of 12,000 primary and middle schools to private entities. At the beginning of the current…
(2025-09-26). Assata Shakur, US Black liberation activist exiled in Cuba, dies at 78. aljazeera.com The fugitive revolutionary spent decades in exile after escaping from a US jail in 1979.
(2025-09-26). Tropical storm Bualoi kills at least 4, displaces 400,000 in Philippines. aljazeera.com Tropical Storm Bualoi, the 15th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in 2025, on a course towards Vietnam.
(2025-09-26). Friday 11/7: 3rd Annual Hollister Powwow & Native Gathering. indybay.org Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos…
(2025-09-26). China creates 59.21 mln new urban jobs by August during 14th Five-year Plan. ecns.cn By August 2025, China has created a total of 59.21 million new urban jobs during the 14th Five-year Plan period (2021-25), surpassing the target of 55 million, according to a press conference held Friday.
(2025-09-26). Thursday 9/25: Power Hour: Free DC, Free Palestine. indybay.org Online | http: //bit.ly/DC2PALESTINE…
(2025-09-26). Imaan presses IHC over 'inaction' against CJ Dogar. tribune.com.pk 
Lawyer Imaan Mazari has filed a grievance letter over what she termed "inaction" on her workplace harassment complaint against Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar. | In her letter to Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas, the "competent authority" under the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, Mazari said she had received no update on her case despite the Act's requirement that charges be communicated to the accused "within three days" and a defence filed within seven. | Mazari submitted a grievance letter today to competent authority against accused CJ Sarfaraz Dogar.
(2025-09-26). Quetta ATC sends Mahrang Baloch, BYC leaders on judicial remand. tribune.com.pk 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta denied the police further physical remand of Baloch Yakjeti Committee chief Dr Mahrang Baloch and other BYC members on Friday, sending the political prisoners on judicial remand instead. | The case was heard by ATC Judge Muhammad Ali Mubeen in Quetta. The BYC leaders were arrested on March 22, on allegations of "attacking" the Quetta Civil Hospital and "inciting people to violence". | For the first time in six months, BYC leaders, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch, were handed judicial remand instead of being sent back into repeated cycles of police custody. | Arrested on 22…
(2025-09-26). Belarus supports China's initiative on global AI cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus supports China's initiative to set up a global organization for cooperation in artificial intelligence, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov said at the UN Security Council meeting in New York on 25 September.
(2025-09-26). Nanonplstics not just in seafood, new study finds small plastic particles penetrate crops. nationofchange.org The study confirmed that humans and animals are consuming nanoplastics not just through seafood and water sources, but now through agriculture.
(2025-09-26). Experto villaclareño resalta importancia de fortalecer las políticas públicas y desarrollo local en el contexto actual cubano. radiohc.cu Nuestro país necesita fortalecer las políticas públicas, con el desarrollo local y la democracia como bases para encontrar respuestas desde la propia voz popular a las grandes problemáticas que enfrenta la nación. | Así opina el Doctor en Ciencias Filosóficas Edgardo Romero Fernández, profesor titular de la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas, experto en el tema y acucioso investigador de temas sociales, un asunto imprescindible, también desde la mirada de la ciencia, en medio del difícil escenario que vive el país. | "Cuba necesita relanzar todo tipo de propuesta de desarrollo desde los municipios, d…
(2025-09-26). China hails multilateralism, takes digs at US tariffs. aljazeera.com Chinese Premier Li Qiang says protectionist measures, including tariffs, are a major cause of global economic stagnancy.
(2025-09-26). UK's Starmer brushes off Trump's 'nonsense' sharia law claim. gnnhd.tv 
Trump made his comments in a speech to UNGA in New York on Tuesday in which he took aim at Sadiq Khan, first Muslim to become Mayor of London…
(2025-09-26). Faisalabad reports 186 child abduction cases. tribune.com.pk 
Police recovered two abducted newborns and arrested four suspects, including a couple, in separate operations at Lari Adda and Kohistan Adda. The rescued infants were reunited with their families. | Police records show that 186 abduction cases of minors were reported across Faisalabad district between January and September 25, 2025. | City Police Officer (CPO) Sahibzada Bilal Umar handed over one baby at Police Lines and the other at the child's residence in Chak 215-RB. | On September 21, a woman from Jhang, Zubaida Munir, was asleep in Lari Adda Park with her children when suspects Sajid and Zahid abducted h…
(2025-09-26). Pete Hegseth orders US military officials to Virginia next week. newarab.com 
US Defense Secretary It was not clear why Hegseth has ordered the
(2025-09-26). The Trump Regime is More Than Just "Authoritarian" counterpunch.org 
Numerous Clear Warnings I recently did an essay or post or talk somewhere that included some reflections on why nobody who has paid decent attention to history and current events should be surprised by the rampaging fascism of the malignant Trump47 juggernaut atop the United States government right now. I'm fairly sure I mentioned: Trump's
(2025-09-26). Tuesday 9/30: What's Next for the Resistance? A Community Conversation (Zoom Webinar). indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | bit.ly/rsvpSept30…
(2025-09-26). Iran, Iraq and Russia plan meeting on international transport corridors. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's railways chief has held talks with Iraq's transport minister on advancing joint rail projects, including the long-delayed Shalamcheh—Basra line, as part of broader efforts to expand regional connectivity.
(2025-09-26). Then, Now, and Tomorrow Under a President Who Only Knows How To Hate. counterpunch.org 
Then How many people recognize the name Herschel Grynszpan? Probably not a heck of a lot. I would bet almost no one who has not given serious study to the sources of the Holocaust knows who he was. Herschel was a 17-year-old Jewish Polish boy who had learned that his family had been expelled, along
(2025-09-26). World leaders attempt to end war in Sudan on sidelines of UN. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). India's Iconic MiG-21 Blasts Off Into Retirement. twz.com 
Few individual aircraft types have been so inextricably linked with the history of one nation's air force as the MiG-21 in India. Now, 62 years after the Fishbed first arrived in that country, the aircraft has been given a sendoff Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bisons prepare to take off for the last flypast durin…
(2025-09-26). Trump's latest 100 percent tariff on pharmaceuticals: What we know. aljazeera.com The US largely imports pharmaceutical products from India and Europe.
(2025-09-26). IAEA chief urges military restraint as drone detonates near nuclear plant in Ukraine. independent.co.ug 
VIENNA | Xinhua | A drone was downed and detonated near the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant overnight amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, posing constant dangers to nuclear safety, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in a statement on Thursday. According to the agency, its on-site team reported that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles were …
(2025-09-26). Rail unions throw support behind Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. wsws.org By trying to suppress all forms of resistance in the working class, they hope to carve out spaces for themselves under a new regime.
(2025-09-26). Wrestling legend Lopez calls for Cuban sport to 'open up' to the world. tribune.com.pk 
Legendary Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez, the only athlete to have won five consecutive individual Olympic golds, called Thursday for the Cuban sport to "open up" to the world to help recover its lost glory. | In an interview with AFP in Sao Paulo, Lopez, 43, said sport on the communist-run island was "going through a very difficult time" and needed to embrace sponsorship to retain talent. | "I think we need to open up sport in Cuba," he said at the COB Expo, a fair organized by the Brazilian Olympic Committee. | "There needs to be a change," Lopez said, in unusually candid remarks for a Cuban athlete. | "Interna…
(2025-09-26). The Road to the Camps: Echoes of a Fascist Past. counterpunch.org 
The irony is unbearable. Trump has saturated public life in lies, turned immigrants and Black citizens into targets of contempt, and made corruption and violence the grammar of governance. He pledges loyalty to dictators, surrounds himself with sycophants and thugs, and uses state power to abduct foreign students, persecute immigrants, and declare war on the so-called left, grotesquely blaming them for Charlie Kirk's death, even before a suspect was arrested. What should be a moment of grief over Charlie Kirk's death has been twisted into a weaponized spectacle, with Trump and his allies rushing to frame the assa…
(2025-09-26). Trump vows West Bank annexation by Israel will not happen. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a Palestinian state. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced some pressure from allies to annex the West Bank, prompting alarm among Arab leaders, some of whom met on Tuesday with Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. | "I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It's not going to happen," Trump told reporters in the Ov…
(2025-09-26). The Stalinist counterrevolution during the Spanish Civil War. wsws.org The Stalinist counter-revolution during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) crushed one of the twentieth century's greatest revolutionary uprisings, when millions of workers and peasants fought to overthrow capitalism and fascism.
(2025-09-26). Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record. whyy.org The Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey in this year's high-stakes race is defending her Navy service record amid questions surrounding a cheating scandal during her time at the Naval Academy, and pushing back against the Trump administration's release of her mostly unredacted military records. | Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are competing to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in New Jersey, one of just two states, along with Virginia, that are electing a governor this year. | With mail-in ballots already being returned in the Nov. 4 contest, news stories…
(2025-09-26). Prize-winning photographer hopes to bring stars within reach. ecns.cn This year's competition, its 17th staging, drew nearly 6,000 entries from 68 countries, with the winners across nine categories announced at London's Royal Observatory Greenwich recently.
(2025-09-26). Two cops held for abduction, extortion. tribune.com.pk 
Three serving police constables, posing as officials of a secret agency, allegedly kidnapped a local trader in Burewala and extorted thousands of rupees from his family before abandoning him on a roadside, police said on Friday. | Salman Khan, a resident of Murtaza Town, was abducted by the suspects who demanded Rs500,000 ransom for his release. | The accused reportedly threatened to stage a fake encounter and kept moving the victim across different parts of the city while consuming crystal meth. The abductors later received cash from the victim's family and dumped near a canal before fleeing.
(2025-09-26). Imaan Mazari presses IHC over 'inaction' on harassment case against CJ Dogar. tribune.com.pk Lawyer Imaan Mazari has filed a grievance letter over what she termed "inaction" on her workplace harassment complaint against Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar. | üö®üö®#BREAKING: Lawyer and prominent human rights defender @ImaanZHazir submitted a grievance letter today to competent authority under 2010 workplace harassment act regarding my complaint against accused Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar of #Islamabad high court. pic.twitter.com/FInqFKoaQ6 | — Asad Ali Toor (@AsadAToor) September 26, 2025 | In her letter to Justice Inaam Ameen Minh…
(2025-09-26). International operation center of e-CNY begins work. ecns.cn The international operation center of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, has officially gone begun, the People's Bank of China said on Thursday, marking China's latest step in providing innovative solutions for cross-border payments.
(2025-09-26). Media reports say UK leader to announce digital ID card plans. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Friday announce plans to mandate digital ID cards for all adult citizens as part of his plans to address illegal immigration, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. | The government has previously said it was considering such measures, which could be used to make it harder to employ those without the legal right to work in the country, as it looks to address public concern over immigration. | Starmer's office did not comment on the reports, which said he would announce the plan at a policy conference on Friday. | In the 2000s, Starmer's Labour Party, then l…
(2025-09-26). West Bank annexation could "unite Europe" against Netanyahu. aljazeera.com Professor Khaled Elgindy says an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank would risk EU sanctions.
(2025-09-26). US encourages investments in Morocco-ruled Western Sahara. newarab.com 
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Thursday Washington backs investments in disputed The long-frozen conflict pits Morocco, which considers the territory as its own, against the
(2025-09-26). CBP Agents Seize Half a Ton Of Meth Hidden Inside Trailer Carrying Sodas. latintimes.com CBP agents seized half a ton of methamphetamine hidden inside a trailer truck carrying sodas as it headed to the U.S.
(2025-09-26). Barcelona rallies past Oviedo 3-1 despite goalkeeper error. jagonews24.com Barcelona overcame a blunder by goalkeeper Joan García to come from behind and win 3-1 at promoted Oviedo in the Spanish league on Thursday.
(2025-09-26). Lebanon PM vs. the Resistance: Who stands to gain? tehrantimes.com BEIRUT— The tables have turned. Instead of a few dozen young men gathering to participate in a national event, thousands of people filled the seafront and all the roads leading to the Raouche Rock monument.
(2025-09-26). Humanoid robot boxing competition showcased at 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 4th Global Digital Trade Expo kicked off in Hangzhou on Thursday. At the event, Unitree Robotics held a humanoid robot boxing competition at its booth, drawing a large crowd of visitors.
(2025-09-26). Special Report: Abbas of Palestine; Finland, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal. passblue.com 
(2025-09-26). Wednesday 10/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-09-26). Nato says downing Russian drones with costly missiles 'not sustainable'. scmp.com Western militaries cannot keep shooting down incoming drones with expensive missiles, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday, adding that Nato is rapidly learning from Ukraine on how to counter Russian drones and will deploy new technologies in the coming weeks. | "It is not sustainable that you would take down thousand or two-thousand dollar costing drones with missiles that cost you maybe half a million or a million dollars," Rutte said in an interview. "All of us are rapidly…
(2025-09-26). Low male involvement in family planning continues to undermines progress. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | RAHU | Across the world, the burden of family planning has historically been placed on women. Cultural and societal norms often position men as the ultimate decision-makers in households, leaving women with limited voice in determining family size or accessing reproductive health services. This imbalance not only undermines women's autonomy but also slows progress …
(2025-09-26). UN diplomats exit as Israeli PM Netanyahu defends IDF's military campaigns. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was met with international backlash at the United Nations, facing walkouts from diplomats just before his speech. Netanyahu, visibly shaken, stood silent as delegates exited and later addressed the assembly, positioned alongside maps to highlight his government's military campaign against Hamas, Houthi rebels, Hezbollah, and Syrian forces. Despite the disruption, Netanyahu boasted of Israel's recent strikes against what he called "Iran's terror axis." The dramatic scenes underscore deepening global divisions over Israel's actions in the region.
(2025-09-26). Chinese premier pledges joint efforts with Cyprus to expand trade. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China is ready to work with Cyprus to continue to expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, and explore the potential for cooperation in emerging fields."ÄÄ"ÄÄLi made the remarks in his meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2025-09-26). Jilted Aussie Green Hydrogen Investor Accuses President Trump of Lying. wattsupwiththat.com "… wrote off $244 million in clean energy spending …" after Trump 2024 Election win.
(2025-09-26). Xi stresses building socialist modern Xinjiang. independent.co.ug 
URUMQI | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to build a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) …
(2025-09-26). Father, son die as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Bogura. jagonews24.com Three people, including a man and his minor son, were killed and two others injured as a truck rammed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Bogrua's Sariakandi on Friday morning, September 26…
(2025-09-26). Physician and Anaesthetic Associates: Delegation, Informed Consent, and Montgomery in the Administrative Court. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Kian Leong Tan INTRODUCTION In R (Anaesthetists United Ltd and Others) v General Medical Council [2025] EWHC 2270 (Admin) ("Anaesthetists United"), Mrs Justice Lambert dismissed a judicial review claim brought by the claimants against the defendant regulator for Physician Associates ("PAs") and Anaesthesia Associates ("AAs") — collectively referred to hereafter as "Associates" — in …
(2025-09-26). Linguist John McWhorter on free speech, woke language, and why words matter. whyy.org A conversation with Columbia University linguist and author John McWhorter on the power of language, the dangers of censorship, and the evolution of slang and swearing.
(2025-09-26). Haitian Transitional Government Accused Of Killing Children In Drone Strike Aimed At Killing Gang Leader. latintimes.com The Haitian transitional government is being accused of killing several children and a pregnant woman in a drone strike aimed at killing…
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). Could Morocco supply half of Europe's energy needs? newarab.com 
With vast solar fields and powerful Atlantic winds, the North African kingdom claims it has the potential to generate as much as 1,600 terawatt-hours of electricity, roughly half of the European Union's annual consumption. | "Whether through solar, wind, onshore or offshore energy, Morocco has the ability to supply some 50 percent of the electricity needed by Europe, and at competitive prices," Ryad Mezzour, the minister of industry…
(2025-09-26). East Timor MPs bow to protesters, vote to scrap lifetime pensions. aljazeera.com Demonstrators were angered by a plan to spend $4.2m on cars for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries.
(2025-09-25). 50 years after independence, Papua New Guinea still facing Australia's 'boomerang aid'. greenleft.org.au 50 years after independence, Papua New Guinea still facing Australia's 'boomerang aid' | Ben Radford |
(2025-09-26). We Must Not Look Away: Resisting Oppression and Pursuing Justice. counterpunch.org 
Note: This essay is adapted from the author's August address at the American Psychological Association annual convention and from a webinar he presented in early September. The webinar includes many visual depictions of the topics discussed here. Welcome everyone. I'm Roy Eidelson, president of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence — Division 48
(2025-09-26). Debt burden triples in a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's debt burden has reached alarming levels, with every citizen is now burdened with Rs318,252 debt compared to Rs90,047 a decade ago, according to a new report by the Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD) — an independent think tank providing strategic advice to policy makers on the economic policies ecosystem. | The report revealed that the country's debt has been rising at an average annual rate of 13%, effectively tripling over the last 10 years. At the current pace, the burden doubles every six years. | Pakistan's total debt now stands at 70.2% of the national economy, a ratio signifi…
(2025-09-26). Indian police detain activist after deadly occupied Ladakh protests. geo.tv 
Sonam Wangchuk, 57, an Indian education reformer, looks on as he conducts a hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards and statehood in the Himalayan region of occupied Ladakh, March 21, 2024.— ReutersIndian police on Friday detained prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk…
(2025-09-26). Tehran, Moscow sign $25 bn deal to build nuclear plants in Iran. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). Iran and China deepen cooperation under Global Governance Initiative. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Since Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), the mechanism has been broadly welcomed by countries across the world, including Iran.
(2025-09-26). Lebanon PM 'goes on strike' as Hezbollah defies Raouche Rock ban. newarab.com 
Lebanese Prime Minister The move has triggered a political storm over state authority, with…
(2025-09-26). Trabajadores cubanos de la Cultura confirman apoyo al pueblo venezolano. radiohc.cu 
Una nutrida representación de los trabajadores de la Cultura, encabezados por su ministro, Alpidio Alonso Grau, firmó este jueves la Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario Cubano "Urge impedir una agresión militar contra la República Bolivariana de Venezuela", proceso iniciado en todo el país y que se extenderá hasta el 30 del presente mes. | El teatro 'Abelardo Estorino', del Ministerio de Cultura congregó a destacados intelectuales y artistas que con sus rúbricas transmitieron al embajador de Venezuela en Cuba, Orlando Maneiro Gaspar, la irreductible vocación solidaria de la tierra del líder histórico de la Re…
(2025-09-26). China launches anti-dumping investigation into pecan nuts from Mexico, U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of pecan nuts (Carya illinoensis) originating from Mexico and the United States.
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). Punjab approves hiring of judges. tribune.com.pk 
To alleviate the mounting backlog of cases within the Punjab judiciary, approval has been granted for the recruitment of 200 Additional District and Sessions Judges (ADSJs) and 450 Civil Judges. | The preliminary written examinations for the ADSJs will commence on October 20 and run until October 28. Candidates will be assessed across seven papers, which include Criminal Law I, Criminal Law II, Civil Law I, Civil Law II, English, Urdu, and General Knowledge. | Those who successfully pass the written examinations will be invited to attend interviews.
(2025-09-26). BRICS tax chiefs meet to boost cooperation and transparency. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Heads of tax authorities from Iran, Russia, China, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates held a joint meeting to exchange experiences and review the latest achievements in tax administration systems.
(2025-09-26). The strategic confrontation in Asia (II and end). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein This year, 2025, saw the United States escalate its actions in Asia to unprecedented levels. In April, India and Pakistan continued their long history of conflict following the attack by the Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, in Kashmir, which left 26 Indian tourists and a …
(2025-09-26). Gold Trump Epstein Protest Statue Removed and Replaced by a Giant Trump… indybay.org A satirical life-sized gold colored statue on a faux marble base depicting Donald Trump holding hands while jumping with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein titled "Best Friends Forever" appeared on the National Mall outside the Capitol during the early morning hours on September 23. The sculpture is one in a series of politically themed works critical of Trump that were created and have been placed in public spaces by an anonymous group, much to the chagrin no doubt of the president, who in this case continues to distance himself from Epstein.
(2025-09-26). Iran steps up drive to tap Africa's markets via new transport gateways. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has stepped up engagement with Africa in recent months, sealing agreements with Tunisia and holding high-level meetings aimed at tapping into the continent's growing markets. But experts warn that lasting success depends on removing structural barriers, especially in transport and financial channels.
(2025-09-26). Chinese premier calls for efforts to strengthen China-U.S. ties, expand cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that, looking to the future, China and the United States need to find the right way to coexist. He called for increased efforts to strengthen China-U.S. ties and expand cooperation.
(2025-09-26). In India's Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia is for sale. geo.tv 
This photograph taken on July 12, 2025 shows residential buildings around the cramped shanties of Dharavi, a slum settlement in Mumbai. — AFP MUMBAI: Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like…
(2025-09-26). CBI allocates over $6.9b for importing essential goods. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said it has provided more than $27.7 billion in foreign currency for imports of basic goods, medicine, industry and services since the start of the current Iranian year in March.
(2025-09-26). Israeli airstrikes pound Yemen's capital Sana'a. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel launched more than ten airstrikes on Yemen's capital late Thursday, targeting what it claimed were Houthi military sites, including command centers, weapons depots, and a control room linked to the group's General Staff.Residents reported powerful blasts in Al-Jiraf and across northern and southern Sana'a, coinciding with a televised speech by Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi.Israeli media provided further details of the strikes, with Army Radio reporting that more than 65 munitions were used the largest number in a single airstrike on Yemen to date. Channel 14 said 20 fighter jets took part i…
(2025-09-26). Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor, sources say. haaretz.com Syria and Israel had come close in recent weeks to agreeing the broad outlines of a pact after months of U.S.-brokered talks in Baku, Paris and London that accelerated in the lead-up to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week…
(2025-09-26). Assata Shakur: The making of a revolutionary woman. liberationnews.org 
Her determination and unbreakable spirit was much loved, and inspired the phrase 'Assata taught me.'
(2025-09-26). Saturday 9/27: What is the New Communism- a Presentation & Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-09-26). Sanctions against Iran set to snap back after UN Security Council vote. aljazeera.com Security Council votes against delaying reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
(2025-09-26). US tells India that Russian oil curbs are key to trade deal progress. geo.tv 
(2025-09-26). Judge gives US government deadline to comply with order in Will Lehman's UAW elections case. wsws.org The ruling sets an October 31 deadline for the government to provide its explanation for rejecting Lehman's claims about the anti-democratic character of the UAW elections, more than a year after it was first instructed to do so.
(2025-09-26). Bus services to Dhaka suspended from 3 districts. jagonews24.com Bus owners on Thursday night suspended services to Dhaka from three districts—Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, and Natore—in protest against what they termed 'irrational demands' by drivers and transport workers.
(2025-09-26). Saturday 9/27: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-09-26). Israel's killing of 31 Yemeni journalists marks deadliest global attack in 16 years. Mohamed Mandour 
(2025-09-26). Twelve Minutes Over Tallinn. counterpunch.org 
The story goes like this—and it is true. At 9: 14 on a cloudless morning last week, Estonian radar caught the faint pulse of three Russian MiG-31s slicing towards Tallinn. Within minutes, NATO pilots lifted from àÑmari air base, climbing hard into the blue to challenge them. For twelve long minutes, the Russian jets circled above
(2025-09-26). Tehran, Brasilia explore avenues to expand sci-tech ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Center for Progress and Development of Iran (CPDI), Sajjad Ahadzadeh, and the Brazilian ambassador to Tehran, André Veras Guimarà£es, have discussed ways to foster cooperation between the two countries in the science and technology sectors.
(2025-09-26). Swipe, chat, kidnap: TikTok influencer behind Sindh's honeytraps. tribune.com.pk 
An influencer on TikTok accused of catfishing men and handing them over to bandits has been caught by the police. | Uroosa Solangi is a popular TikToker from Kashmore district, with most of her followers coming from rural areas of Sindh and Punjab. | Using "honeytraps," she lured many people from Punjab and Sindh to Kashmore, where they were kidnapped. When police investigated these incidents, they found evidence of a woman's involvement. | According to Kashmore ASP Muhammad Asher, earlier the dacoits of the Kacha area used voice filters for honey traps. After analyzing call records, police discovered that a w…
(2025-09-26). Over 50 injured in Muradnagar dog bites. jagonews24.com More than 50 people, including women and children, have been injured after being bitten by dogs in Cumilla's Muradnagar upazila…
(2025-09-26). Roaming Charges: What's the Frequency, Donald? counterpunch.org 
(2025-09-26). 'Neglecting teeth can harm overall health'. tribune.com.pk 
With the change of seasons and passing months, maintaining good dental hygiene is increasingly vital for overall health and well-being. Dentists stress that regular dental visits are essential to prevent oral health complications. | Neglecting oral care routines, they warn, can result in pain, discomfort, and embarrassment, ultimately compromising a person's quality of life. | Renowned dentist Dr Arshad said that poor oral health has been linked to systemic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. "Maintaining good dental hygiene is essential for a healthy life," he said. "Plaque…
(2025-09-26). 'Environmental health is cornerstone of community health'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Environmental health is the cornerstone of community health, a valuable opportunity to reflect on the importance of a healthy environment and its vital role in ensuring human health and well-being, an official with the health ministry has said.
(2025-09-26). Study: "… high costs and risks …" Collapsed the Net Zero Banking Alliance. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently it wasn't just the Trump effect, banks were worried about the commercial viability of Net Zero.
(2025-09-26). Honduran Man Charged After Being Found Transporting Migrants Inside False Car Compartment. latintimes.com A Honduran man was arrested and charged with felony smuggling after being found transporting migrants inside a false car compartment…
(2025-09-26). Greece: Government systematic constraints and politically motivated accusations against migrants rights NGOs must end! fidh.org Greek authorities threaten to remove some migrants' rights NGOs from the official registry of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, posing serious obstacles to the capacity of civil society actors to operate and defend the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and thereby shrinking civic space. Greek authorities have already, since 2020, introduced legislation that imposes burdensome financial requirements and controls, such as intrusive audits, that undermine NGOs' independence and (…) | – |
(2025-09-26). A new Holocaust mural on the Parkway tells a story of displacement in 28 languages. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The But it may not be obvious to the casual passerby. | The eight panels of "Lay-lah Lay-lah" by the Berlin-based artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, painted mostly in muted oranges and blacks, towers 28 feet high and stretches about 100 feet across…
(2025-09-26). Trump suggests FIFA World Cup could be moved from unsafe cities. aljazeera.com The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico with the final in New Jersey.
(2025-09-26). SATIRE: Build-A-Bear Stock Outperforms Nvidia. theonion.com 
Build-a-Bear Workshop's stock, defying the threat of tariffs on its Chinese-sourced inventory, has surged over 2,000% in the past 5 years, outpacing Wall Street darlings such as Nvidia and Palantir. What do you think?
(2025-09-26). NHA asked to ensure financial discipline. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to ensure an integrated audit system, improve financial discipline and adopt fundamental changes aimed at transforming the organization into a profitable, self-sustaining institution with an annual revenue target of Rs 500 billion. | Chairing a high-level meeting at the NHA Headquarters, the minister expressed satisfaction over the unprecedented increase of Rs50 billion in NHA's own resources within the past year, termed it a historic milestone as the authority will continue to increase it every year, s…
(2025-09-26). China is Greening the Global South. counterpunch.org 
But Net Zero Needs $7 Trillion/Yr China is establishing a world leadership role via green energy as the consummate bargaining tool. Its foreign direct investment, led by its green tech industry, over the past three years, is upwards of $227 billion. According to Bloomberg (China's Marshall Plan Is Running on Batteries d/d September 9, 2025)
(2025-09-26). What you need to know about the Ryder Cup. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Joanna Gasiorowska explains the Ryder Cup.
(2025-09-26). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-09-26). In case of trade emergency, break glass: inside China's policy toolbox. scmp.com Beijing has deployed a wide variety of measures to protect its domestic industries as China's economy, the world's second largest, grapples with a number of external tensions. | In addition to traditional tools accepted in international law such as anti-dumping or countervailing investigations, the country's Ministry of Commerce has adopted other methods to respond to what Beijing views as encroachment by trade partners, particularly in the months since US President Donald Trump began his second…
(2025-09-26). Laos: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 26 September 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 60th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council's for the adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Laos. The statement, prepared with the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR), decried the Lao government's failure to accept key UPR recommendations and urged UN member states to actively monitor the government's progress in the implementation of the UPR recommendations (…) | – |
(2025-09-26). Human-centric planning the way forward for design chains. ecns.cn In response, the supply chain sector is moving beyond pure technical advancement toward a human-centric approach, focusing on intuitive design, reduced complexity and enhanced situational awareness.Such efforts, pundits say, not only empower frontline workers but also align with China's strategy to integrate digital and real economies for sustainable growth.
(2025-09-26). Federal Agents Are Abducting Any DC Residents Who Appear Latino, New Suit Says. truthout.org Four Washington, D.C. residents, along with the immigration organization CASA, filed a class action suit against the Trump administration on Thursday, alleging that federal agents have systematically arrested people in the city without warrants or probable cause. "Over the past month and a half, plain-clothed, masked, and armed federal agents have flooded the streets of the nation's capital… |
(2025-09-26). New finding may rewrite human family tree. ecns.cn A study published in the journal Science on Friday revealed that a reanalysis of an ancient human skull fossil, unearthed in Hubei province and dating back more than 1 million years, may rewrite the human family tree.
(2025-09-26). China's Shenzhou XX crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The crew trio, consisting of commander Chen Dong and taikonauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, successfully completed their assigned tasks at 1: 35 a.m. Beijing Time after about six hours of coordinated work, with support from the space station's robotic arm and the ground control team.
(2025-09-26). China Warns Against 'Threat of Force' in Venezuela, Says U.S. Actions Undermine Regional Stability. latintimes.com China warned on Friday that U.S. military activity in the Caribbean poses a threat to peace in Latin America, criticizing Washington's recent deployment of warships near Venezuela.
(2025-09-26). Israel is increasingly being treated as a global pariah. It's shielded by Trump, for now. tehrantimes.com When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations on Friday, it will be at the helm of a country that is increasingly being treated as a pariah, even by some of its longtime allies.
(2025-09-26). How engineers turn ideas into reality: From concept to creation. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-26). Pouring Money Down The CO2 Drain. wattsupwiththat.com It goes without saying that spending taxpayer money on non-jobs, that create no added value for the economy, will act as a brake on economic growth in the long run.
(2025-09-26). Apple products, App Store return to Syria amid sanctions lift. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). EC to bar officials involved in past election irregularities from polls duties. jagonews24.com Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Friday, September 26, warned that officials found to have engaged in irregularities in past elections will not be assigned to any duties.
(2025-09-26). South Korea's Lee among leaders stuck in New York traffic by Trump's motorcade. scmp.com The presidents of Turkey and South Korea have become the latest leaders attending the UN's signature diplomatic gathering to be forced to wait on the streets of New York City to let Donald Trump's motorcade pass. | Videos shared on social media showed Recep Tayyip Erdogan's delegation attempting to move past barricades before officers blocked them from crossing a street on Tuesday, leaving the Turkish president irked.
(2025-09-26). Netanyahu faces diplomatic isolation at UN General Assembly. aljazeera.com UN delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the podium at the UN General Assembly.
(2025-09-26). US announces 100% tariff on imported brand-name drugs. jagonews24.com President Donald Trump announced Thursday that brand-name or patented pharmaceutical products will be subject to a 100% tariff starting October 1 — unless the drugmaker is building a manufacturing plant in the US.
(2025-09-26). UK plans compulsory digital ID as populist pressure over immigration rises. aljazeera.com The scheme, provoked by heat on the government, has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.
(2025-09-26). not about a state. government wants to erase Palestinians. haaretz.com Israeli officials are using ultranationalist ideology to shape policy on all fronts, making it clear they're unwilling to live either with or beside Palestinians…
(2025-09-26). He Has a Green Card and a Brain Tumor. DHS Wants to Deport Him for Forgery With No Proof. theintercept.com 
Paramjit Singh is going blind in ICE detention. DHS wants to deport him for a forgery conviction — but they've produced no record that one exists.
(2025-09-26). South Korea fires warning shots as North Korean ship crosses sea boundary. aljazeera.com South Korean military fired dozens of warning shots at a North Korean vessel that crossed a contested sea boundary.
(2025-09-26). 400,000 evacuated, 3 dead as fresh storm after Super Typhoon Ragasa batters Philippines. geo.tv 
This handout photo taken September 26, 2025 and received through the courtesy of Facebook page of Engineer Jerome Martinez, shows a resident walking past a building with ripped roof destroyed at the height of Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, in Masbate City, Bicol region, south of Manila….
(2025-09-26). Guinness: From working-class pub favorite to right-wing moneymaker. peoplesworld.org 
Fun fact: Guinness, the quintessential Irish drink, exported around the world, originated in the working-class pubs of early eighteenth-century London. Known as porter, this dark beer was invented as an affordable, nutritious, and consistent alternative to the custom-mixed blends patrons often bought. Its name came from its immense popularity with London's dockworkers and market porters. …
(2025-09-26). Going Backwards on Rights with Trump. counterpunch.org 
Warning: dangers in the mirror are often closer than they may appear. In other words, the next few paragraphs may seem to be hyperbole but are, in fact, expressions of reality (animated by a cold fury). On September 8, 2025, the Supreme Court did its best to murder what's left of civil rights in this country.
(2025-09-26). Taking Back Our Homes. aljazeera.com Hotels or homes? Facing a housing crisis, residents of Spain's tourism hotspots fight to keep their communities alive.
(2025-09-26). Recognizing Palestine: doing it and what it actually means. haaretz.com A wave of Western states formally recognized the State of Palestine at the UN this week. Why now? What are the practical consequences? And how is Israel's government, and the Trump administration, responding?
(2025-09-26). Race to watch: What Bucks County voters need to know about Sheriff Fred Harran and Democratic challenger Danny Ceisler. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Bucks County residents will vote on five row offices that are up for The office in Bucks County traces back to before the Revolutionary War, when William Penn appointed Richard Noble as As the county's chief law enforcement o…
(2025-09-26). TIB statement on Yunus' UNGA delegation "deeply disappointing" : Shafiqul. jagonews24.com The interim government on Friday, September 26, reacted to the statement issued by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)…
(2025-09-26). Special Report: A New UN Role to Guide the Global Use of AI. passblue.com 
As the use of artificial intelligence grows rapidly across industries, bringing both its potential and peril, experts from leading institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI, as well as representatives from Microsoft and Meta, foreign ministers and "thought leaders," launched a global platform at the United Nations to …
(2025-09-26). Delegates Protest Netanyahu's UN Speech With a Mass Walkout. truthout.org Dozens of delegates in the United Nations General Assembly walked out in protest on Friday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver an address. Video posted on X by Axios reporter Barak Ravid showed United Nations delegates from multiple countries standing up from their seats and exiting the chamber as Netanyahu took to the podium and prepared to deliver his address. |
(2025-09-26). Exploring golden fields at harvest time. ecns.cn An aerial view shows vast golden fields as crops enter the harvest season in Gaotai County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 24, 2025.
(2025-09-26). Democrats Give Hard Deadline To AG Bondi To Release Documents Related To Border Czar Homan Bribery Investigation. latintimes.com Senate Democrats are urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to release documents related to an investigation on White House border czar Tom Homan following allegations that he accepted $50,000 from undercover FBI agents…
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). Indian officials linked to murder plot, assassination plans in Nepal or Pakistan, US court alleges. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). Prologis, Amazon, Racist Bay View Scams, SF Mayor Lurie & Billionaire CEO Hamid Moghad. indybay.org Billionaire Mayor Daniel Lurie's crony Prologis CEO Hamid Moghadam has been given full support to build a major Amazon warehouse in the Bay View that will pollute and contaminate the working class commuity. Moghadam set up a fake community advisory board of only Black residents to push the development and now one of them Inez blows the whistle on this racist scam.
(2025-09-26). Most Venezuelans Believe Maduro Will Fall Within The Next Six Months, Poll Shows. latintimes.com Over half of Venezuelans believe that the country's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, will fall within the next six months, according to a new poll…
(2025-09-26). Sunday 9/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley CA…
(2025-09-26). Iran Plans New Nuclear Power Plants in South With Russian Cooperation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's nuclear agency said cooperation with Russia will expand and plans are under way to build new power plants south of the country.
(2025-09-26). Sunday 10/5: Virtual Screening of the film "Severed" + Panel discussion. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yCgsvWS……
(2025-09-26). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-09-26). Poetic, powerful, and personal: Yasmine Hamdan's musical return. newarab.com 
When A trailblazing voice in contemporary Arabic music, Yasmine has spent the past f…
(2025-09-26). Retired Israeli diplomat who quit over clash between conscience and duty slams Netanyahu for Israeli. haaretz.com After serving three decades in the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Emmanuel Nahshon felt trapped in the growing divide between his personal view and his duty as a civil servant. He now fears for Israel's future: 'basic humanity' is eroded by Israel abandoning the hostages…
(2025-09-26). Key issues Yunus may raise in UNGA speech tonight. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to deliver his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday night (Bangladesh time)…
(2025-09-26). Fiscalía General rectifica apellido de imputado en caso de asesinato de capitán policial. radiohc.cu La Fiscalía General de la República emitió una nota aclaratoria para rectificar un error en la información difundida el pasado 24 de septiembre sobre el proceso penal por el asesinato del capitán de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria Leonel Mesa Rodríguez, ocurrido en Caibarién, Villa Clara. La institución precisó que el segundo apellido del imputado es correctamente Nectzary Morales Gálvez, y no el inicialmente consignado. | La Fiscalía informó que se realizaron los análisis correspondientes y se adoptaron medidas para evitar la repetición de este tipo de errores en futuras comunicaciones oficiales. El imputado…
(2025-09-26). Iran could make history at 2025 FIVB World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship was poised to be a landmark event for Iran's national team, with a promising squad and a favorable draw that many believed would pave the way for a historic medal.
(2025-09-26). Recognising Palestine vs holding Israel accountable? aljazeera.com French official Pascal Confavreux says the two-state solution has been saved from 'the moral danger' it was in.
(2025-09-26). Man who fired on ICE facility hated U.S. government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say. whyy.org The gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents, officials said Thursday, offering the first hint of a motive in the attack. | Citing handwritten notes found at his suburban home, authorities said 29-year-old Joshua Jahn set out to ambush the agency and then fatally shot himself following the assault. | The shooting at daybreak Wednesday targeted the ICE office building, including a van in a gated entryway that held detainees. One detainee was killed, and two others were critically wounded. No I…
(2025-09-26). Wednesday 10/1: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine NOW! indybay.org Mission Street @ 22nd Street San Francisco, CA…
(2025-09-26). Liga champions Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo. tribune.com.pk 
Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga. | The Catalans, who fell behind after a mistake from goalkeeper Joan Garcia allowed Alberto Reina to score the opener from 40 yards out, levelled through Eric Garcia early in the second half. | Substitute Lewandowski nodded Hansi Flick's side in front and Araujo made the game safe late on as he headed home Marcus Rashford's corner. | Barcelona, second in the table, trail leaders Real Madrid by two points after Xabi Alonso's side maintained their 100 percent start with a…
(2025-09-26). Key labour reforms before polls: Yunus. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to implementing key labour reforms—aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions—before the upcoming national elections in February.
(2025-09-26). Lo stoicismo del Donbass. strategic-culture.su Nel cuore degli abitanti di quella piccola ma importante regione rimane viva la speranza di un futuro più libero e sicuro, in breve, di un futuro migliore. | Segue nostro Su Internet, l'antica filosofia dello "stoicismo" (quella che richiama nomi come l'imperatore romano Marco Aurelio e il filosofo Seneca) è diventata una sorta di 'meme' o "stile di vita" per i giovani che si sentono alienati dalla cultura dominante. La coltivazione di q…
(2025-09-26). Iran bids to host SACAM meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has announced its readiness to host the South and Asian Biosphere Reserve Network Meeting (SACAM) next year.
(2025-09-26). Trump "Domestic Terrorism" Memo Focuses on the Left, Ignores Right-Wing Violence. truthout.org On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum expounding on his calls to crackdown on "antifa" and other left-leaning groups. The memo, titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence," aims to address how the administration will identify and target so-called "domestic terrorism." The document fails to mention that the vast majority of political… |
(2025-09-26). Thursday 9/25: Fresno Pesticide Reform Coalition. indybay.org Fresno Building Healthy Communities, 367 N 1st St, Fresno…
(2025-09-26). Why louvred pergolas are perfect for the harsh aussie sun. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-26). Manitowoc, WI: Progressive Lakeshore People React to ICE/FBI Raids (Media Release). wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2025 Contact: Jill Iverson, Co-Organizer for PLP and Manitowoc Indivisible Progressive Lakeshore People React to ICE Raids MANITOWOC, WI — On September 25, 2025, a number of uniformed individuals from ICE and other state agencies swept into Manitowoc County and took 21 people. We, the leaders of Progressive Lakeshore People, …
(2025-09-26). PSX smashes historic 162,200. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) delivered yet another powerhouse performance today, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rocketing 2,976 points—a robust 1.87% day-on-day gain—to close at an all-time high of 162,257 points. | This milestone underscores the market's extraordinary resilience, driven by broad-based buying across key sectors and bolstered by a cascade of positive macroeconomic and geopolitical developments. | Investor participation remained robust, as total volume on the All-Share Index (ALLSHR) reached 1.71 billion shares. WTL dominated turnover charts with 450 million shares traded, fol…
(2025-09-26). Launching Silent Courier: MI6 Goes WikiLeaks. counterpunch.org 
There is night and day between an entity such as WikiLeaks, a daring publisher of classified government documents extraordinaire, and the dour, secretive intelligence service of any country. But it seems that, just as the owl of Minerva takes flight at dusk, some of them are learning a few lessons. For one thing, the British
(2025-09-26). Deaths in America's industrial slaughterhouse continue as OSHA faces axe. wsws.org More than 100 US workers are killed on the job each week under conditions where the Trump administration is seeking to dismantle workplace safety protections.
(2025-09-26). Meet the family: if they were found in our kitchen! tribune.com.pk 
Who's the spoon, and who's the spatula? Find out which kitchen tool matches your family!
(2025-09-26). Saturday 9/27: "Land for the taking." A walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-09-26). The American People Need to Check the Supreme Court. counterpunch.org 
The Supreme Court begins its new term this October. This happens every year. But this year is different. We live in a very different country than the one that existed a year ago. During Donald Trump's second term, his administration and allies have been using the force of government to intimidate the American people into
(2025-09-26). Australian working class faces rental affordability crisis. wsws.org A recent report comparing rental prices over the past ten years shows that housing costs are not only outpacing wages, but increasing at a ever faster rate.
(2025-09-26). Jaadu ki Jhappi: Shehbaz's handshakes go viral—as do his foreign policy wins. tribune.com.pk 
There are handshakes and then there are Shehbaz-shakes. | If a psychologist analyzed the prime minister's body language in videos and pictures from his meeting with President Donald Trump, they'd tell you that his stiffness, constant fidgeting and longer-than normal handshakes are indicative of tension and anxiety. And yet, Pakistan is at a geopolitical peak we haven't seen in a long time. | Shehbaz and Field Marshal Chief of Staff Army (COAS) Asim Munir meet US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on September 25, 2025. Photo Courtesy PMO. | Trump described PM Shehbaz as a "great guy", w…
(2025-09-26). Baltimore hospital's feud with United Health leaves 60,000 people without care. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—Don't look now, but there are multiple health care crises in Baltimore, and the more serious one—a feud between a major insurer and a prominent hospital system—could leave 60,000 people in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia scrambling for care. As if that wasn't enough, one alternative for patients pursuing solutions, the city's Catholic health care system, …
(2025-09-26). Pakistan launches CEGA to nurture 200 gaming, animation startups. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of Pakistan has launched the Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA), a major initiative to accelerate growth in the country's creative technology industry. With a total investment of Rs 2.52 billion, the project is being administered by the Ignite National Technology Fund and executed by HUM Networks, marking a significant step in developing local talent and enterprises in gaming, animation, and digital media. | After multiple rounds of technical and financial evaluations, HUM Networks was awarded the project in May 2025, and a formal contract was signed in mid-July. The project has…
(2025-09-26). SATIRE: Trump Attends Dogfighting Match. theonion.com LAS VEGAS—Speaking enthusiastically about what he called "a beautiful sport," President Donald Trump attended a match Monday for the Ultimate Dogfighting Championship. "That's it, bite his throat! Bite his throat!" said Trump, who sat next to podcaster Joe Rogan in the front row, greeting celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg, Guy Fieri, and Shaquille O'Neal and watching …
(2025-09-26). Over 60 Lawmakers Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Disappearances. truthout.org Dozens of Democratic lawmakers announced they are investigating the Trump administration's practice of disappearing immigrants to countries where they are not citizens, have no connections, and are at risk of being tortured. "We are concerned that the Trump Administration is offshoring the immigration detention system in an apparent attempt to evade the due process requirements of the U.S. |
(2025-09-26). Equity Bank sets pace with commitment to green finance. independent.co.ug 
Banking on a Greener Future with Green Finance Solutions for SMEs COMMENT | Virginia Ssemakula | Climate change is one of the significant crises facing the world today and developing nations such as Uganda face a critical challenge in combating related effects despite its relatively low contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recent reports …
(2025-09-26). Trump slaps 100% tariffs on branded drugs; how India could be affected? ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced steep new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, declaring that branded and patented drugs entering America will face duties of up to 100 per cent starting October 1, 2025.In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said the tariffs would not apply to companies that had begun building or were in the process of constructing manufacturing plants in the United States. "IS BUILDING will be defined as 'breaking ground' and/or 'under construction.' There will, therefore, be no tariff on these pharmaceutical products if construction has started," he wrote.The decisi…
(2025-09-26). The Angry Dualism of U.S. Politics. counterpunch.org 
It was necessary to begin thinking that there was no centre, that the centre could not be thought in the form of a present-being, that centre had no natural site, that it was not a fixed locus but a function, a sort of nonlocus in which an infinite number of sign-substitutions came into play. This
(2025-09-26). Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has publicly stated he will not allow Israel to formally annex the occupied West Bank.
(2025-09-26). FBI's Most Wanted Activist & Tupac's Godmother Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba. latintimes.com Born JoAnne Deborah Byron, Shakur was granted political asylum in Cuba after being charged with the murder of police officers in a shootout.
(2025-09-26). Irish climate resilience support. tribune.com.pk 
Welcoming Ireland's first Resident Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O'Neill, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that Punjab is one of the most climate-affected regions of the world due to recent devastating floods. | She underscored that huge potential for cooperation exists between Punjab and Ireland in climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and green transition initiatives. | The chief minister invited Ireland to invest in the province and assured Irish investors of full facilitation and support of her government. | She emphasised that Ireland is a symbol of principle-based governance…
(2025-09-26). Slovak constitutional change promotes anti-LGBTQ 'national identity'. aljazeera.com The constitutional amendment states that male and female will be the only recognised genders in the country.
(2025-09-26). UK to launch mandatory digital ID to curb illegal migration. scmp.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans to introduce free digital ID for both nationals and those living in the country in a bid to curb illegal migration. | The government said the drive will also make it simpler to apply for services like driving licences, childcare and welfare, while streamlining access to tax records.
(2025-09-26). Saturday 9/27: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Palestine: The Reality" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xlKU……
(2025-09-26). Desde el Ku Klux Klan hasta el terrorismo Woke: La histórica violencia del partido demócrata. strategic-culture.su Existe una continuidad histórica entre las viejas y las actuales prácticas violentas del Partido Demócrata. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El a…
(2025-09-26). No "viable path toward a Palestinian state" aljazeera.com "The reality is that Israel already exerts de facto control over the West Bank."
(2025-09-26). Rightwing Extremist Violence is More Frequent and More Deadly Than Leftwing Violence. counterpunch.org 
After the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump claimed that radical leftist groups foment political violence in the U.S., and "they should be put in jail." "The radical left causes tremendous violence," he said, asserting that "they seem to do it in a bigger way" than groups on
(2025-09-26). India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over on eve of 2025 Asia Cup final. aljazeera.com India take all the way by Sri Lanka in final Super Fours match before Sunday's Asia Cup final against Pakistan.
(2025-09-26). 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…
(2025-09-26). All the Lonely People: On Gologorsky's "Angle of Falling Light" counterpunch.org 
More than two decades ago, the Pulitzer Prize winning author, Elizabeth Strout, wrote a blurb for the contemporary fiction writer Beverly Gologorsky, then the author of Stop Here (2013) her second novel about working class characters published by Seven Stories. "Gologorsky looks straight into the face of class in this country," Stout wrote. Seven Stories
(2025-09-26). Interest rate cut offers hope to Canada's sluggish housing market. aljazeera.com Bank of Canada decision comes as months of slow home sales inched up after uncertainty over US tariffs.
(2025-09-26). 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). Netherlands to return 'Java Man' fossils to Indonesia in historic move. scmp.com The Netherlands pledged on Friday to return to Indonesia the remains of "Java Man", the first-ever "Homo erectus" unearthed by modern scientists, in a landmark discovery for human evolution. | The Dutch plan to hand back some 28,000 fossils of the "Dubois Collection" looted by anatomist and geologist Eugene Dubois in 1891, when Indonesia was still a colony of the Netherlands.
(2025-09-26). Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend. tribune.com.pk 
The 45th Ryder Cup on Friday with two intense, emotional duos facing off in a potentially explosive opening match and US President Donald Trump set to attend. | Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas of the United States meet Europe's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton in the morning foursomes opener at Bethpage Black in the latest instalment of the fiercely contested biennial golf event. | "They are going to be having the crowd excited," US captain Keegan Bradley predicted of DeChambeau and Thomas. "They bring a spark to our team." | The clash will spice what's expected to be an intense atmosphere with Trump among more…
(2025-09-26). Brethren and Pentecostal cults and the pro for democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-26). CARTOONS: Optus triple-0 outage outrage real and justified. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-26). Fears grow Afghans return could spur IS terror. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). When it comes to rishtas, 'Aunty knows best'. tribune.com.pk 
"You know we're only looking in the US," one sister said casually over tea. "Ammi keeps saying we should have Alina settled here, but I don't want that." The other nodded in agreement. "Then you should call Mrs. Zarmeen. Everyone says she's the best for overseas rishtas. She knows all the families that are settled abroad" | This is a conversation desi households know all too well. Families trade the names of rishta aunties the way they once compared tutors or tailors, each known for a different reach: local, the Middle East, or North America. What began as quiet family arrangements has grown into a full-fledge…
(2025-09-26). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir promotes official who approved thousands of gun licenses. haaretz.com The Civil Service Commission granted 'exceptional approval' to promote David Weizman to deputy-director general of the National Security Ministry. But according to the commission, the promotion is only a 'change in supervision,' and therefore did not require a tender…
(2025-09-26). Replies sought in plea against Falak Javed's remand. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-26). Pro-Israel billionaires and UAE royals: meet TikTok's new owners. newarab.com 
Under a new $14 billion deal brokered by President Donald Trump, the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has been forced to spin off its US arm into a separate entity controlled by a consortium of American billionaires and Gulf royals. | On paper, the deal is about national security and data privacy; however, in practice, it appears to be about power and control of one of the most influen…
(2025-09-26). Fendi lays out multicoloured, floral and geometric patterns at Milan show. tribune.com.pk 
Italian luxury brand Fendi unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection on Wednesday, featuring both floral designs and geometric patterns in a broad range of colours. | Models walked through Fendi's Milan headquarters, where the runway was set in a large space filled with multicoloured blocks, creating a pixel-like backdrop that echoed the collection's mix of textures and shades. | At Fendi, which was founded in Rome in 1925 and is now part of French luxury conglomerate LVMH, designer Silvia Venturini Fendi presented both the menswear and womenswear lines, saying a "shared spirit" was behind both. | It's about…
(2025-09-26). Donald Trump's Reign of Terror. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump is provoking fear in the United States. His declarations and actions are part of a deliberate strategy of creating enough fear to have established a reign of terror. Trump is being compared with Vladimir Putin in Russia — see M. Gessen in the New York Times (This Is the Feeling of Losing a
(2025-09-26). Madison, Lands of Palestine Baz Sundark Art Show Silent Auction October 3-13, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
Friday, October 3: Lands of Palestine Art Show and Silent Auction: Bidding Opens! 7 am Auction continues through Monday, October 13 Don't miss your chance to bid on one of these fabulous paintings inspired by photographs from the southern West Bank in the Baz Sundark Art Show & Silent Auctionfor Masafer Yatta Oct. 3-13. (Artwork will …
(2025-09-26). US House Democrats call on Trump, Rubio to recognise Palestine. newarab.com 
Dozens of Democratic members of the US Congress have sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on them to recognise a Palestinian state. | The letter, Khanna told the British paper that he had expected the number of signatures to surpass 50 by Friday, when the letter was due to be handed to Trump and Rubio. | It comes after several Western countries, among them US allies Britain,…
(2025-09-26). Expert highlights danger of loneliness epidemic. tribune.com.pk 
A psychotherapist raised awareness on Wednesday about the dangers of 'Loneliness', highlighting its link to approximately 100 deaths every hour according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and stressing the importance of community support and mental health interventions as key solutions to this growing public health crisis. | During an exclusive conversation with a local news channel, psychotherapist Dr Shifa Rashid sounded a serious warning about the growing epidemic of loneliness. She emphasised that 'loneliness' is not just an emotional state but a critical public health issue that demands urgent attent…
(2025-09-26). Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Atletico Madrid will look to kick-start their La Liga season in the derby in the Spanish capital's derby against Real.
(2025-09-26). Tropical Storm Humberto becomes a hurricane, NHC says. tribune.com.pk 
Tropical Storm Humberto has strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic and is forecast to intensify further, with the US National Hurricane Center expecting it to become a major hurricane this weekend, the agency said on Friday. | Hurricane Humberto is about 465 miles (750 km) northeast of the northern leeward islands packing maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), the NHC added in its latest advisory. | According to USA Today, while Hurricane Humberto continues to strengthen over the Atlantic and is forecast to become a major hurricane with wind speeds of 130 mph, it is not the storm posing the gre…
(2025-09-26). Karoline Leavitt Links Dallas Shooting to CNN Coverage of ICE Tracking App: 'The Liberal Media Is Complicit'. latintimes.com CNN responded by saying that "there is nothing illegal about reporting the existence of this or any other app, nor does such reporting constitute promotion or endorsement"
(2025-09-26). Trump has the megaphone but WTO deal shows multilateralism not dead. scmp.com As US President Donald Trump lambasted attendees at the UN General Assembly this week for failing to stop wars and curb illegal immigration, for championing the climate "hoax", and even for its faulty escalators and teleprompters, his disdain for all things multilateral was on full display. But to the many who believe — or fear — that multilateralism is in full retreat, the past few weeks have nevertheless provided a smidgen of comfort. | In February, Trump promised to undertake within six months…
(2025-09-26). China's Shenzhou-20 crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn China's in-orbit Shenzhou-20 crew successfully completed their fourth round of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2025-09-26). Branded drugs, trucks and furniture in Trump's tariff firing line. scmp.com President Donald Trump on Thursday took aim at a broad range of imported goods in announcing a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the US will impose 100 per cent duties on imported branded pharmaceutical drugs, 25 per cent tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and 50 per cent tariffs on kitchen cabinets. | Trump has launched numerous national security investigations into potential new tariffs on a wide variety of products during his second term, casting a shadow over the global economic outlook and…
(2025-09-26). Yemen mourns children killed in Israeli strikes, responds with Palestine 2 missile. tehrantimes.com The Yemeni Ministry of Health confirmed Friday that the death toll from Israeli air strikes on Sanaa on Thursday has climbed to nine, including two women and four children, with at least 174 others wounded.
(2025-09-26). Trump announces 'national security' tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture. aljazeera.com The 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, 25% on trucks, and 30% on furniture will come into effect on October 1.
(2025-09-26). By ruling out West Bank annexation, Trump called bluff. haaretz.com By quashing this option, the U.S. president saved Israel from an act of immense stupidity that would have forced other governments to come to terms with the death of the two-state solution…
(2025-09-26). Sweeping ICE Raid Shakes Small New York Town as Dozens Remain "Disappeared" truthout.org On the morning of September 4, dozens of masked federal agents raided a snack bar factory in the small town of Cato, New York. They claimed there was a "violent felon" in the plant, but proceeded to siphon off and hold anyone who looked Latinx. At least 69 workers were initially detained, with 57 still in custody or deported, though some say that could be an undercount. There are multiple reports… |
(2025-09-26). FBR sets new system for Customs. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a formal notification after setting up a new system and jurisdiction for the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Risk Management. | According to the notification, the headquarters of this directorate will be in Islamabad, while its regional offices will be located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Islamabad. The directorate will also operate a Risk Management Unit and a Cross-border Currency Movement Wing. | Under the new system, the Director General of Customs Intelligence will have authority across the country and will report directly to the FBR. The…
(2025-09-26). LIVE at 1PM EDT: The Climate Realist President — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com Join Anthony Watts, Sterling Burnett, Linnea Lueken, Jim Lakely, and special guest Marc Morano of CFACT for this live broadcast.
(2025-09-26). Sahel States' ICC Withdrawal: A Step Back for Victims and Justice. fidh.org The Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI)*, including FIDH, the CICC, REDRESS, TRIAL and WIGJ, condemns the announced withdrawals of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move marks a serious retreat from accountability and undermines decades of African leadership in the global fight against impunity. It weakens not only the ICC but also the global project of international justice at a time when unity is urgently needed. (…) | – |
(2025-09-26). Yunus to address UNGA today; focus on reforms, elections. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Friday.
(2025-09-26). Eurovision to vote on Israeli participation in November. aljazeera.com Several countries have demanded Israel be removed, threatening to drop out of the competition.
(2025-09-26). What's next for relations between Türkiye and the US? aljazeera.com Donald Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Ankara buying F-35 jets during meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
(2025-09-26). US tightens trucker licence rules for non-US citizens after fatal crashes. scmp.com The US Transportation Department will immediately tighten requirements for non-citizens to get commercial drivers licences after three fatal crashes this year that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licences. | The nationwide audit of these licences began after a fatal U-turn crash in Florida that killed two people, caused by a truck driver who officials said was in the country illegally. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said fatal crashes…
(2025-09-26). UN General Assembly 2025 live: Netanyahu, Sharif, Li to speak. aljazeera.com Friday's roster of speakers includes leaders from Israel, Pakistan, China, Ireland and Greece.
(2025-09-26). Elon Musk Named In Jeffrey Epstein Schedule Released By Democrats As Potentially Travelling 'To Island'. latintimes.com Elon Musk is named in a batch of documents related to disgraced financier and abuser Jeffrey Epstein's schedule, with a record from 2014 noting he was set to travel to an "island."
(2025-09-26). Vicepresidente de Cuba destaca labor del sistema de tribunales en el país. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa reconoció este jueves que pese a la compleja situación que atraviesa el país, el sistema de tribunales ha logrado sobreponerse a las dificultades y alcanzar resultados. | Durante la Reunión Nacional de Presidentes de Tribunales Provinciales, en la sede del Tribunal Supremo Popular (TSP), en La Habana, Valdés Mesa destacó la extraordinaria labor de los jueces en medio del aumento de las indisciplinas y la actividad delictiva. | A su vez, instó a no perder de vista que la batall…
(2025-09-26). MENA Sports Wrap: Arab athletes bag more medals in Tokyo. newarab.com 
Arab athletes wrapped up the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Arab ath…
(2025-09-26). Casey Goonan, UC Berkeley freedom firebomber sentenced to 19 years by federal jury. indybay.org Casey Goonan sentenced…
(2025-09-26). Couple booked for attacking expat woman. tribune.com.pk
(2025-09-26). AI Government Is Here, The Right Votes Down Epstein Release Shootings Highlight Blind Partisanship. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (9/25/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2025-09-26). CMG holds film concert to send messages of peace and unity. ecns.cn The "United as One World, Voices of Peace" film concert is held in New York, September 23, 2025."Let us revisit the founding mission of the United Nations, take history as a mirror, cherish peace, and jointly advance global modernization to build a community with a shared future for humanity," Shen said.
(2025-09-26). US bankrolls fascist Milei regime ahead of Argentine elections. wsws.org The announced Argentine peso swap and other giveaways by the US Treasury constitute a brazen act of election meddling to prop up a regime whose popular support is collapsing ahead of October's legislative elections.
(2025-09-25). Indian police book Quaid-i-Azam's grandson for alleged forgery. geo.tv 
An undated image of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Nusli Nevil Wadia. — Instagram@Nusli WadiaMUMBAI: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's grandson Nusli Nevil Wadia, along with other family members, has been booked by India's Bangur Nagar police for alleged forging and…
(2025-09-26). UNGA: Yunus seeks a future without autocrats, safeguarding power for people. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has told the international community that Bangladesh is committed to building a balanced democratic order where no elected leader would be able to undermine democracy.
(2025-09-26). Experts raise kids' obesity alarm. tribune.com.pk 
A World Obesity Federation report has raised the alarm over the rapid increase of obesity among schoolchildren in Punjab, warning that the province is on course for a severe diabetes crisis if swift action is not taken. | The international study places Pakistan fifth worldwide for childhood obesity, with Punjab showing the fastest rise in both overweight students and related health complications. | It highlights that nearly 28 per cent of Pakistani children are overweight, while about 16% are obese with the highest concentration found in Punjab's primary and middle schools both in the public and private sector…
(2025-09-26). India-Pakistan to clash in first Asia Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
India and Pakistan will face off in a high-stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with political and on-field friction overshadowing their first-ever title clash in the regional tournament. | Pakistan secured their place in the final after edging past Bangladesh by 11 runs on Thursday, setting the stage for a blockbuster meeting with defending champions India. | The showdown comes months after deadly fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who have not played a bilateral series in over a decade. | Their most recent meetings in the group stage and Super Four round of this Asia Cup saw India skipper Su…
(2025-09-26). Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Former Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at The Met in North Philadelphia, entering an electric room and a new chapter in her public life. | The event felt like one of her many 2024 campaign visits to the city, with more than 3,000 supporters chanting her name as she stepped onto the stage. | Harris told moderator Dawn Staley, a Philadelphia native and head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, that she wanted her voice to be among those w…
(2025-09-26). Punjab prepares Rs500b flood package. tribune.com.pk 
The PML-N led Punjab government has prepared a Rs500 billion relief package for flood victims, sources said. The plan aims to compensate for losses and provide financial assistance to millions of people affected along the banks of three rivers during the recent rains and floods. | Payments will be made through the Punjab government's relief card. Families whose houses were completely destroyed will receive Rs1 million, while those whose homes were partially damaged will receive Rs 500,000. | According to sources, 63,200 brick houses and 309,684 mud houses were damaged in the floods. Compensation will also be g…
(2025-09-26). Iran held by England at 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and England shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw at the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Friday.
(2025-09-26). First UN summit on sustainable, inclusive, resilient global economy convenes. ecns.cn UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the "Climate Summit 2025" on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, September 24, 2025.
(2025-09-26). Sprinklers, drones deployed to curb smog. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deployed 15 modern water sprinkler machines to reduce dust and smoke generated around construction sites and industrial clusters as part of anti-smog measures in Lahore. | EPA spokesperson Sajid Bashir explained that each unit has a water storage capacity of 12,000 litres and can complete a sprinkling cycle within one hour. The machines will be stationed at designated locations across the city. | Whenever a technical committee reports a rise in the Air Quality Index (AQI) for any area, sprinkling will begin there immediately. | The machines were tested on Fr…
(2025-09-26). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-26). Songs They Don't Want You to Hear. whyy.org On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin highlights different types of censorship through the years in American music — from cancel culture to corporate deplatforming to outright government interference.
(2025-09-26). actions have victims. This story is not about us. haaretz.com Israelis complain the world obsesses over what's happening here while ignoring other conflicts. What really bothers us is when they stop noticing…
(2025-09-26). Trump strengthens ties with Pakistan, hosts Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir amid US—India tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the White House on Thursday, pointing towards the recent warming of ties between the two countries. Sharif arrived at the West Executive Avenue entrance alongside Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and was received by senior administration officials.The Oval Office meeting, closed to the press, marked Sharif's first visit with a sitting US president. For Pakistan, it was a historic occasion, as no Prime Minister had entered the Oval Office since Imran Khan in July 2019. Discussions were expected to cover bil…
(2025-09-26). Punjab escalates action against illegal hunting practices. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Wildlife Department recovered four netting gears and issued three challans, imposing fines worth Rs55,000 in Chiniot. | The Punjab Wildlife Department has stepped up its province-wide crackdown on illegal hunting of wild animals and birds, with multiple operations leading to arrests, seizures, heavy fines, and the registration of cases. | According to a departmental spokesperson, the campaign is being spearheaded under the supervision of Chief Wildlife Ranger Mubeen Elahi. | Punjab Wildlife staff conducting crackdown operations against violators of the Wildlife Act. Photo: Express | Read: Punjab to…
(2025-09-26). Why ex-FBI Director James Comey has been indicted — what it means. aljazeera.com The former director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigations has been accused of lying to Congress.
(2025-09-26). Trump Envoy Grenell Criticized By Fellow Officials Over Softer Tone On Maduro: Report. latintimes.com Trump envoy for special missions Richard Grenell is reportedly being criticized by fellow officials over his more conciliatory tone regarding Venezuela, according to a new report…
(2025-09-26). Yemeni Forces Hit Israeli Targets with Hypersonic Missile in Retaliatory Strike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they had launched a new strike against Israeli regime's occupied territories, hitting several sensitive sites in the occupied Yaffa region with a multiple-warhead Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.
(2025-09-26). Lebanon ex-bank chief released after posting record bail. newarab.com 
(2025-09-26). Lessons on Weight Loss from 'The Biggest Loser'. whyy.org In its heyday, "The Biggest Loser" was one of the biggest shows on TV. But now, nine years after it went off the air, a Netflix docuseries and new book by leading obesity researcher Kevin Hall, are prompting a re-examination of the show's tactics, and some of the surprising discoveries it led to surrounding metabolism and weight loss.
(2025-09-26). Exploring Tianshui ancient town in southwest China. ecns.cn An aerial view shows Tianshui ancient town in Tianshui County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sept. 24, 2025.
(2025-09-26). How Democracies Fall Apart. dissentmagazine.org 
An interview with Adam Przeworski.
(2025-09-26). GOP Reviving Executions for Iryna Zarutska's Murder, but Rolling Back Reforms Won't Prevent These Crimes. theintercept.com 
The far right proposed turning back the clock on lots of criminal justice reforms to prevent similar crimes, but not the change that might work.
(2025-09-26). Israeli-American indicted on suspicion of spying for Iran. haaretz.com Yaakov Perl allegedly made repeated attempts to connect with Iranian officials. After failing to recruit other spies, he renewed his passport and flew from his home in Morocco to Israel. During his arrest, Perl said that 'even from prison, he would try and recruit people to help him undermine state security'…
(2025-09-26). Is 'Biryani' really best served piping hot? tribune.com.pk 
The latest episodes of Biryani have dished up more than drama, they have stirred a full-blown debate online. The reason? What many are calling "inappropriate" scenes between university students. | Starring Khushhal Khan, Ramsha Khan, and Sarwat Gilani, the show has built a loyal audience despite its slow-burn storytelling. But the real hook has been the chemistry between Khushhal and Ramsha, who previously paired up in Duniyapur. Now, their new roles as Meran and Nisa are being hailed by fans as the emotional centerpiece of the serial. | One fan gushed, "Your ship might have great chemistry but is it so insane…
(2025-09-26). Ghana, Britain ink 256-mln-USD debt restructuring deal. independent.co.ug 
ACCRA | Xinhua | Ghana and Britain have signed an agreement to restructure debts equivalent to 256 million U.S. dollars, extending the maturity date of Accra's bilateral debts to London by 15 years. The agreement was signed Wednesday by British Trade Commissioner for Africa John Humphrey and Ghanaian Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson. "By …
(2025-09-26). Cash-strapped PA welcomes foreign fund pledges. newarab.com 
The Donor countries including
(2025-09-26). Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba. whyy.org Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said. | Shakur, who was born Joanne Deborah Chesimard, died Thursday in the capital city of Havana due to "health conditions and advanced age," Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
moroccoworldnews.com (2025-09-19). Amnesty International Condemns Political Economy Enabling Israel's Genocide
Amnesty International has issued a stark warning that Israel's prolonged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, its decades-long unlawful occupation of Palestinian territories, and its entrenched apartheid system are being sustained by a global network of states, institutions, and corporations. | | The organization's new briefing identifies urgent measures that governments and companies must take to end their complicity in the ongoing genocide against humanity.
middleeasteye.net (2025-09-19). More than 800,000 in Gaza City face 'catastrophe' as Israel deepens invasion
Hundreds of thousands of families are crammed in city's centre as bombardment rocks southern and northern parts. | | Heavy air strikes and remotely detonated robot explosions rocked the southern parts of the city late on Thursday and into Friday morning.
thejakartapost.com (2025-09-19). Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact
The enhanced defense ties come as Gulf Arab states grow increasingly wary about the reliability of the United States as their longstanding security guarantor. Israel's attack on Qatar last week heightened those concerns.