(2024-09-29). Is Palestinian Flag Banned in India? ummid.com A senior police officer in Chhattisgarh has given a statement to the media that he has registered a case against the youth waving Palestinian flags and now the court has the right to decide this.
(2024-09-29). Jaishankar UNGA Full Speech: Schools West; Warns China-Pakistan; Talks Israel-Gaza, Russia-Ukraine. hindustantimes.com In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a strong warning regarding the China-Pakistan alliance. He also reaffirmed India's positions on the ongoing conflicts in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas. Watch the video for more details.
(2024-09-29). Kabaddi's Rise in Egypt: Bridging Cultures Through Sport. tvbrics.com 
The game is becoming a cultural and sporting bridge between the two countries…
(2024-09-29). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-09-29). Jan Breman & Marcel van der Linden: Migration: A View From Below. newleftreview.org Against both the catastrophist and 'win-win' perspectives on immigration, this class-based examination shows that in-country and in-region movement far outstrips the traffic on the 'migratory corridors' joining poor countries to rich. Fieldwork from India and Indonesia reveals the social determinants shaping the conditions of departure.
(2024-09-29). Chandrayaan-3 Unveils Ancient Lunar Crater. devdiscourse.com India's ambitious lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has potentially landed in one of the Moon's oldest craters, as revealed by the latest analysis of photos from the mission and orbiting satellites.
(2024-09-29). 'Draconian Decision': Mushawarat on CBSE order to drop Urdu. ummid.com All India Muslim Majlis e Mushawarat has slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its decision to drop Urdu as one of the languages to write Class 10 and Class 12 board exams…
(2024-09-29). Modi 3.0: A Shift in Power Dynamics. ummid.com Narendra Modi, once a dominant force in Indian politics, now appears to be struggling to maintain his once-unquestionable influence.
(2024-09-29). Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' confirmed as India's Oscar entry. ummid.com The Film Federation of India (FFI) Monday September 23, 2024 confirmed Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2025, also known as Oscar 2025.
(2024-09-29). India's Subrahmanyam Jaishankar criticises Pakistan, China at UN, cites 'karma'. scmp.com Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the two countries are undermining the territorial integrity of their neighbours.
(2024-09-29). African Nations Push For Urgent United Nations Reforms. popularresistance.org In the ongoing 79th session of the UN General Assembly, heads of state from African countries reiterated their demand for an urgent reform in global decision making and greater representation of their continent in the Security Council. | The African leaders claim that their current exclusion from the crucial decision making institutions is a legacy of colonialism and demanded urgent changes. | They underlined that highlighting their exclusion is not merely an attempt to claim representation but to gain real say in crucial decision making on issues directly affecting the African countries and their future, such as…
(2024-09-29). Tripura CM Slams Opposition for Spreading Superstitions, Praises PM Modi's Leadership. devdiscourse.com Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized the opposition CPI (M) and Congress on Sunday, alleging that both parties spread superstitions during their governance. Saha made these remarks while addressing a gathering after watching the 114th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat at Booth No. 20 of 6 Agartala Mandal.
(2024-09-29). Top Seeds Dominate Finals in 29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship. devdiscourse.com Top seeds Laxmi Dandu and Dheeraj KS progressed to the finals of the qualifiers in the 29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship held at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Sunday. Laxmi, representing Telangana, dominated her second-round match in the women's singles category, cruising to a 6-2, 6-0 victory against Gujarat's Mahi Trivedi after receiving a bye in the first round. She is set to face Tamil Nadu's Vitula Velumani for a spot in the main draw.
(2024-09-29). Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's new PM, is HC-DU alumna. ummid.com Harini Amarasuriya, an alumna of Hindu College of Delhi University, has sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
(2024-09-29). Amid Israeli Panic, Shock Attack Not From Lebanon, But New Spot As Hezbollah Allies Rage | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com Hamas, reacting to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, said the incident will have 'dangerous repercussions' in the Middle East. Yemen-based group Houthis said the death of Nasrallah will not go in vain, and attacks on Israel continue. Meanwhile, Israeli Army claimed to have shot down a ballistic missile fired from Yemen. Watch for more.
(2024-09-29). Houthis Try To Kill Netanyahu, Fire Missile At Airport When Israel PM's Plane Arrived | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi militant group fired a surface-to-surface ballistic missile at central Israel from Yemen on Saturday evening. Houthis said the missile was aimed at and timed to coincide with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's landing in Israel after returning from New York. However, Israeli air defence system shot down the missile "outside the country's borders," according to the IDF.
(2024-09-29). Israel Under Attack From All Sides: After Hezbollah & Houthis, New Group Causes Panic… | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-29). On Cam: Rocket Blast In Jerusalem, Israelis Seen Fleeing In Many Towns | Hezbollah | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah continued its revenge fire on Israeli positions on Sep 28 after assassination of Hassan Nasrallah. A Hezbollah missile reportedly hit near Jerusalem, causing fire at the scene. Earlier, air raid sirens were reported in Israeli regions due to Hezbollah attacks. Watch for more.
(2024-09-29). Hezbollah Attacks USA's Key Arab Ally? Rocket Blast Near Israeli Neighbour's Capital | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com USA's Arab ally and Israel's neighbouring country Jordan claimed rockets fired from South Lebanon landed on its territory on September 28 evening. The Jordanian army said a Grad rocket fell in an uninhabited desert area near Muwaqqar, a town southeast of Amman.
(2024-09-29). Khamenei Rushed To Top Secret, Ultra-Safe Hideout After Nasrallah Death; Iran Fears Haniyeh Repeat. hindustantimes.com As Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah, Iran tightened the security of supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Reuters, citing officials, said Khamenei had been shifted to a secure location in Iran. Earlier in the day, Khamenei chaired an emergency meeting of the National Security Council. Watch for more.
(2024-09-29). On TV, Netanyahu Praises Himself While Israelis Panic Amid Rockets, Sirens | Nasrallah | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-29). Panic In Israel, IDF's 'Hezbollah Attack' Alert Even Beyond North As Rockets Start Flying | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com Israel's home front command issued a fresh alert after the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. IDF on Sep 28 said that gatherings of more than 1,000 people in certain areas of the center of the country are prohibited. Israel is expecting a massive Hezbollah attack to avenge killing of its chief. Watch for more.
(2024-09-29). Putin's 3rd Anti-Israel Move In 24 Hrs: Russia Ups Ante After Nasrallah Death, Slams USA | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a big claim on September 28 regarding the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Speaking to reporters in New York, Lavrov said Israel aimed at provoking Iran and the US "to unleash a full-blown war in the entire region." This is Russia's third anti-Israel move in last 24 hours. Earlier, Lavrov met with Lebanon's foreign minister Abdallah Bou Habib and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional tensions on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UNGA. Russian foreign ministry also slammed Israel and warned of 'dramatic consequences' in the Middle East. Watch f…
(2024-09-29). Putin's New Threat To Israel After Top Aide Meets Iran, Lebanon Ministers Amid Nasrallah Death Storm. hindustantimes.com Russia issued a sharp reaction to the assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Moscow, slamming Israel, warned of 'dramatic consequences' in the Middle East. Moscow's comments came after the Russian foreign minister met his Iranian and Lebanese counterparts. Watch for more.
(2024-09-29). Rocket Sirens Across Israel, Hezbollah's Huge Attack After Confirming Nasrallah Death | Beirut | IDF. hindustantimes.com Rocket sirens were activated across Northern Israeli settlements after an IDF strike killed Nasrallah. Hezbollah chief Nasrallah was targeted by the IDF in a massive airstrike in Beirut on Sep 27. Both IDF & Hezbollah have confirmed the demise of the Hezbollah chief in the Beirut strike. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-29). After Nasrallah Death, Putin To Enter Mid-East Warfront? Aide Meets Iran, Lebanon Ministers | Israel. hindustantimes.com Amid Israel's massive strike killing Nasrallah, Russian FM met with Lebanese & Iranian counterparts. Russia's Lavrov held a meeting with Lebanon's Abdallah Bou Habib & Iran's Abbas Araghchi. The leaders discussed regional tensions on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UNGA. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-29). Putin Aide's Full UNGA Speech: Lavrov's Nuclear Power Hint, Shames USA On Israel, Ukraine | Russia. hindustantimes.com In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hinted at the importance of nuclear power in global security while critising the United States for its handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the situation in Ukraine. Watch this video for more.
(2024-09-29). West Angry With Erdogan For Having This Man In His USA Trip Delegation…? | Besinci, Tugva, Turkey. hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is accused of taking Ibrahim Besinci, head of the 'jihadist' TàúGVA, to the US for the UN General Assembly Session. Besinci attended the UNGA and listened to speeches by world leaders. Watch this video to know all about who Ibrahim Besinci is and why his TàúGVA (Turkey Youth Foundation) is controversial.
(2024-09-29). Udhayanidhi Stalin Appointed as Deputy Chief Minister Amidst Congratulatory Messages and Criticism. devdiscourse.com Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, was appointed the Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday. This elevation was met with congratulatory messages, most notably from superstar Rajinikanth, who extended his wishes via a phone call, according to a Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) press release. Celebrities like actors Karthi, Santhanam, and Dhanush also extended their congratulations.
(2024-09-29). Tamil Nadu CM Urges Diplomatic Action for Fishermen's Release. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to facilitate the release of 17 fishermen detained by Sri Lankan authorities. In a letter, Stalin highlighted the anxiety and distress that such incidents cause among coastal communities and called for strong, proactive diplomatic measures.
(2024-09-29). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-09-29). Rakul Preet Singh Evades Questions on Vashu Bhagnani Allegations at IIFA. devdiscourse.com Actor Rakul Preet Singh dodged a query concerning allegations of unpaid dues against her father-in-law and producer Vashu Bhagnani at the IIFA Awards 2024 on Saturday. Bhagnani has denied all accusations.
(2024-09-29). Diabetes and your diet: Can intermittent fasting help? What about artificial sweeteners and high-fat food? channelnewsasia.com There are so many supposed dietary dos and don'ts when it comes to managing diabetes. Find out what's accurate and what's not from SingHealth Polyclinics' experts.
(2024-09-29). Kashmiris protest Israel's killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. aljazeera.com Hundreds hit the streets in the Muslim-majority region, denouncing the killing of Nasrallah and Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-09-29). J-K Assembly Polls: Campaigning for final phase ends, 40 constituencies set to vote on Oct 1. devdiscourse.com The high-stakes campaigning for the third and final phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Sunday evening with voting set to take place for 40 constituencies in the third phase. Of the 40 constituencies, 24 fall under the Jammu division and the remaining in Kashmir.
(2024-09-29). Seven Punjabis killed as terrorists attack in Panjgur. gnnhd.tv 
Hailing from Multan, all were working at a house construction site…
(2024-09-29). Seven Punjabis killed in Panjgur terrorists attack. gnnhd.tv Hailing from Multan, all were working at a house construction site…
(2024-09-29). More than 20 labourers abducted in Balochistan's Musakhel. gnnhd.tv 
Terrorists had killed seven Punjabis on Saturday in Panjgur…
(2024-09-29). Tragic Bus Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Nine Lives. devdiscourse.com A tragic accident involving a private bus has claimed nine lives in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The incident, which took place around 11 pm on Saturday, saw the bus collide with a stationary stone-laden truck.
(2024-09-29). Shimla in Grip of Islamophobia: Dimple Oberoi. ummid.com Muslims in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in Shimla, are presently being intimidated by the frenzied demand to demolish the alleged illegal part of the mosque in Sanjauli.
(2024-09-29). UP Horror: Class 2 student sacrificed to bring fame to school. ummid.com In a shocking incident, a Class 2 student from D L Public School in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was 'sacrificed' as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring fame and success to the institution.
(2024-09-29). US military says killed 37 operatives in separate Syria strikes. newarab.com 
US forces conducted two separate strikes in A September 24 strike in northwest Syria killed nine "terrorist operatives," including senior Hurras al-Din leader Marwan Bassam 'Abd-al-Ra'uf, the US military said. | A September 16 strike in c…
(2024-09-29). Hezbollah Confirms The Death Of Hasan Nasrallah In Israeli Carpet-Bombing. popularresistance.org The Secretary General of Hezbollah, Hasan Nasrallah, was killed by the latest Israeli carpet-bombing of Beirut's southern Dahiya district on Friday, according to an official announcement by the Lebanese resistance group on Saturday afternoon. | Israel had bombed a residential block in the Haret Hraik area in the Dahiya district with several 2000-pound bunker-buster bombs. The massive airstrike leveled an entire residential block and completely flattened at least six residential buildings. | Israeli media outlets first reported that Nasrallah was the target of the strike, while AFP and Reuters quoted sources descr…
(2024-09-29). Assam's Mobile Internet Suspension Amidst Grade III Recruitment Examinations. devdiscourse.com Assam conducted written examinations for Grade III government posts across the state on Sunday, impacting 7,34,080 candidates. The authorities enforced an eight-hour suspension of mobile internet services to prevent malpractice during the recruitment process.
(2024-09-29). Siria y Cuba abogan por mayor coordinación y cooperación. radiohc.cu Damasco, 29 sep (RHC) El ministro sirio de Asuntos Exteriores, Bassam Sabbagh, y su homólogo cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parilla, destacaron este domingo la necesidad de intensificar la coordinación y cooperación respecto a desafíos comunes y temas de mutuo interés.
(2024-09-29). Deadly Collision in Bihar: Bus Hits Parked Truck Killing Three. devdiscourse.com A tragic accident in Bihar's Kaimur district claimed the lives of three individuals and left four others injured. The unfortunate incident took place around 5 am on Sunday when a bus collided with a parked truck near Barhauni Seva Niketan.
(2024-09-29). Trump slams 'unacceptable' Israel war on Lebanon, says must end. newarab.com 
(2024-09-29). Netanyahu met with walkouts at UN, vows to continue Lebanon war. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that his country was "fighting for…
(2024-09-29). Israel had real-time intelligence Nasrallah would be at meeting. newarab.com 
The strike, shortly after
(2024-09-29). World leaders react to Israel's killing of Hassan Nasrallah. newarab.com 
World leaders warned of potential repercussions on Saturday after Lebanese group Hezbollah confirmed that its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah The killing of the Iran-backed group's chief has intensified fears of all-out war in the Middle East, with states across the region condemning it. | US President Joe Biden however claimed that it was "a measure of justice". |
(2024-09-29). IGRC general died in airstrike that killed Nasrallah: reports. newarab.com 
A prominent general in Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard died in an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader The killing of Gen. Abbas Nilforushan marks the latest casualty suffered by Iran as the nearly yearlong war in the His death further ratchets up pressure on Iran to respond, even as Tehran has signaled in r…
(2024-09-29). Beirut: Dozens of buildings destroyed following Israel strikes. newarab.com 
Dozens of buildings in Smoke could still be seen billowing from several buildings on Saturday in the southern suburb of
(2024-09-29). Families flee Israeli attacks on Beirut suburbs. newarab.com Hundreds of families crammed into vehicles and fled Fresh strikes struck Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday after huge raids hours before that the Israeli army said it targeted Hezbollah's "central headquarters". | Bottlenecks formed in the middle of the night on normally…
(2024-09-29). Hamas says Nasrallah 'assassination' will strengthen resistance. newarab.com 
Palestinian group Hamas said on Saturday it mourned Lebanon's "Crimes and assassination by the occupation will only increase the determination and the insistence of the resistance in Palestine and Lebanon to go forward with all their might, bravery and pride on the footsteps of the martyrs…and pursue the path of resistance until victory and the dismissal of the o…
(2024-09-29). Bootleg alcohol kills six in Iran: state media. newarab.com 
Six people have died of alcohol poisoning in northern Iran banned the production and consumption of alcoholic beverages after the Ever since, smuggled and unregulated alcohol has proliferated on the black market, with methanol often added to drinks as a cheaper alternative to ethanol. | Official…
(2024-09-29). US charges three Iranians over Trump campaign hack. newarab.com 
The United States unveiled charges Friday against three individuals as it accused Iran of election interference, saying malicious actors had hacked the campaign of former president The three defendants were said to have conspired with others to carry out "a years-long, wide ranging hacking operation on behalf of the The ope…
(2024-09-29). Jared Kushner says Israel must 'finish the job' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A top adviser to former US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Israel must be allowed to finish defeating Hezbollah after Jared Kushner, who is also former US president Donald Trump's son-in-law praised the Friday killing of Nasrallah in a massive Israeli airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb. | Kushner was seen as the architect of Trump's "Deal of the Century" peace plan which would have allowed Israel to annex huge tracts of the West Bank and was unanim…
(2024-09-29). WW condemns U.S.-backed Israeli murder of Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. workers.org 
Workers World condemns Israel's assassination of the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, that took place in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, on Sept. 27. Nasrallah had been leading the Lebanon-based liberation organization for 32 years. His assassination was part of a larger massacre, as the same Israeli airstrikes . . . |
(2024-09-29). Hashem Safieddine: possible successor to Hezbollah's Nasrallah. newarab.com 
Hashem Safieddine, a potential successor to his slain cousin Safieddine bears a striking resemblance to his charismatic maternal cousin Nasrallah but is several years his junior, aged in his late 50s or early 60s. | A source close to Hezbollah, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to the media, said the grey-bearded, bespectacled Safieddine was the…
(2024-09-29). Hassan Nasrallah: Hezbollah chief leaves behind a sullied legacy. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Hezbollah announced on Saturday that Born in 1960, Nasrallah joined Hezbollah in 1982, the year it was formed with the help of Iran's Revolutionary Guards to fight against Israeli forces invading Lebanon. | Known as a dedicated student of Shia Islam, he quickly rose through the ranks and became the third secretary-general of the group in 1992 when his predecessor Abbas M…
(2024-09-29). Hezbollah chief Nasrallah confirmed dead in Israeli strike. newarab.com 
Hezbollah chief Hezbollah's statement confirms earlier announcements from Israel's military that they had killed Nasrallah in
(2024-09-29). Hezbollah top official Nabil Qaouq killed in Israeli airstrike. newarab.com 
Israel said Sunday it killed another senior Hezbollah official in an airstrike a day earlier after dealing the Iran-backed group a seismic blow by assassinating its leader, Israel announced the killing of Hezbollah officially announced Qaouq's death in a statement later on Sunday. | Israeli strikes have in re…
(2024-09-29). Israel may launch ground invasion of Lebanon: US officials. newarab.com 
Israel could be preparing for a limited Israel has already ABC News said that there were already small-scale ground operations against Hezbollah positions on the Leban…
(2024-09-29). Israel military says Hezbollah chief Nasrallah 'eliminated'. newarab.com 
Israel's military announced Saturday that "Hassan Nasrallah is dead," military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani announced on X. | Captain David Avraham, another military spokesman, also confirmed to news agency AFP that the Hezbollah chief had been "eliminated" following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital. | A source close to the Iran-backed gro…
(2024-09-29). Lebanon declares mourning after Hezbollah chief killed by Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-09-29). Protests across the Arab world against killing of Nasrallah. newarab.com 
People took to the streets Saturday night across the Arab world denouncing Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hezbollah confirmed their leader's death after the Israeli military said he had been killed in an airstrike. | In
(2024-09-29). Iranian spy tipped off Israel about Nasrallah location: report. newarab.com 
An Iranian spy allegedly tipped off Israel about the location of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah before the latter was targeted and killed in a massive airstrike on Friday, the French newspaper A Lebanese security source told the daily that Nasrallah was killed in his highly secure underground headquarters built beneath a residential block of six buildings in the heart of Bei…
(2024-09-29). Israel says over 20 Hezbollah members killed in Nasrallah strike. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Sunday the strike that killed Hezbollah chief "More than 20 other terrorists of varying ranks, who were present at the underground headquarters in Beirut located beneath civilian buildings, and were managing Hezbollah's terrorist operations against the state of Israel, were also eliminated," in Friday's air strike, the military said in a statement that listed some of them. | The dead included, according to the statemen…
(2024-09-29). Speculation over Hezbollah leader's fate after Israeli bombing. newarab.com 
Israel conducted a wave of air strikes on the south of Lebanon's capital Beirut on Friday, levelling several buildings in a densely populated neighbourhood. | The The strikes were heard across the Mediterranean city, and sparked panic in the residential area. | They were by far the fiercest strikes to hit Beirut since Israel increased attacks on Lebanon this week, killing hundreds of people. | Israeli Pr…
(2024-09-29). US knew about Israel's pager attacks — Lavrov. rt.com 
The Russian foreign minister has accused West Jerusalem of transforming civilian technology into a lethal weapon | The US was likely aware of Israel's plans to launch a "terrorist attack" against Lebanon using communication devices, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed. He argued that the complexity of the attack and the leaking of details to Western media indicate Washington's possible complicity. | Last week, thousands of hand-held pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon simultaneously, killing dozens and injuring thousands, including many civilians. The atta…
(2024-09-29). US mulls boosting its forces in Middle East — NBC. rt.com 
Washington is bracing for a potential escalation following Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the network says | The US is considering increasing its military presence in the Middle East after an Israeli airstrike killed Hezbollah political leader Hassan Nasrallah, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing sources. | According to two unnamed US officials, the US military has presented Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin with options for moving additional forces to the region. The defense secretary later reportedly discussed the change of posture with US President Joe Biden and national securit…
(2024-09-29). Another top Hezbollah official liquidated — Israel. rt.com 
Nabil Qaouk served as the commander of the group's Preventive Security Unit, the IDF has said | The Israeli military has claimed to have eliminated another senior Hezbollah official, Nabil Qaouk, who sat on the group's Central Council. This comes after West Jerusalem recently assassinated Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and reported taking out most of the organization's military leadership. | In a statement on Sunday, The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that an air raid the previous day "attacked and killed the terrorist" Qaouk, who also led Hezbollah's Preventive Security Unit. | Qaouk, the IDF said, "is co…
(2024-09-29). The Hezbollah leader's death could start a chain of destruction. rt.com 
The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah leaves Lebanon, Iran and Israel itself at a crossroads, where a turn toward chaos would be all too easy | Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Hezbollah movement, was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut. This incident occurred amid the escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza. Hezbollah had been actively supporting the Palestinians by launching attacks on Israeli territories from southern Lebanon. | The confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah dates back to the 1980s, when the Lebanese Shiite gro…
(2024-09-29). Israel continues strikes on Lebanon after Nasrallah killing. newarab.com 
Israel The Israeli navy said that it had intercepted eight projectiles coming from Lebanon on Sunday morning, and one from the Red Sea. | Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli air attack on Friday on the group's headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs. | It was a major blow to H…
(2024-09-29). Israeli extremists plan conquest and settlement of Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-09-29). Israeli strikes on Lebanon ongoing after Nasrallah killing. newarab.com 
(2024-09-29). Israeli threats prevent Iranian plane landing at Beirut Airport. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Works and Transport requested that an The statement was made after the
(2024-09-29). Lebanon army makes plea for 'unity' after Nasrallah's killing. newarab.com 
Lebanon's army on Sunday warned Lebanese against actions that would disturb public order in the crisis-hit country after The army in a statement said it "calls on citizens to preserve national unity and not to be drawn into actions that may affect civil peace at this dangerous and delicate stage", following the massive Friday strike that killed Nasrallah and as Israel continues to bombard the country. | "The Israeli e…
(2024-09-29). US to 'adjust' force posture in Middle East after Beirut strikes. newarab.com 
President Why it's important | Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds in recent days and have raised fears of an all-out regional war. | Washington has maintained strong military support for its ally while…
(2024-09-29). Israel targets Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut suburb attack. newarab.com 
Violent explosions rocked the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in the Dahiyeh southern suburb of Ten loud explosions were heard in a wave of air raids that hit an area close to the road leading to Lebanon's only international airport in Beirut, with local media reporting that a large crater was seen on the site of the attack and that several buildings were flattened. | Footage aired on local media showed a massive column of smoke rising from the s…
(2024-09-29). Iranian leader Khamenei calls on Muslims to confront Israel. newarab.com 
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, in a statement after the Israeli army said it had killed
(2024-09-29). Netanyahu cuts US trip short following Israel strikes on Beirut. newarab.com 
(2024-09-29). Pope Francis denounces Israeli strikes as 'beyond morality'. newarab.com 
Pope Francis, asked on Sunday about On the flight back to Rome from Belgium, the pontiff said countries cannot go "over the top" in using their military forces. | "Even in war there is a morality to safeguard," he said. "War is immoral. But the rules of war give it some morality." | Responding to a question during an in-flight press conference about Israel's latest strikes…
(2024-09-29). Netanyahu: Israel Is Fighting a War on Seven Fronts. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-29). Egypt refuses to free jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah: sister. newarab.com 
Egyptian authorities have refused to release dissident Abdel Fattah, 42, was arrested on September 29, 2019. | Just over two years later, he was handed a five-year sentence for "spreading false news" by sharing a Facebook post about police brutality. | His family on Thursday urged the government of
(2024-09-29). Saudi executes 198 in 2024, most in over 30 years: AFP. newarab.com 
The Gulf monarchy executed the third highest number of prisoners in the world after China and Iran in 2023, according to Amnesty International. | The latest tally surpassed its previous highs of 196 in 2022 and 192 in 1995, according to the London-based human rights group, which began recording the annual data in 1990. | The co…
(2024-09-29). Iraq and US Announce End of Anti-IS coalition mission by 2025. newarab.com 
The military mission of the US-led coalition in This was announced in a joint statement from both nations on Friday and marks a significant change in
(2024-09-29). Algeria reimposes visa requirements on Moroccan nationals. newarab.com 
(2024-09-29). NYC mayor pleads not guilty to shock corruption charges. newarab.com 
New York Mayor Adams, who appeared before a judge in a Manhattan federal court, is the first sitting New York mayor to be criminally indicted. | He is accused of wire fraud, soliciting illegal campaign donations and a bribery conspiracy involvi…
(2024-09-29). Sudan paramilitary attack kills 18 at El-Fasher market: medic. newarab.com 
A paramilitary attack on a market in the The
(2024-09-29). Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams Despite Prosecutor's Opposition. scheerpost.com By Equal Justice Initiative Despite St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell's opposition, Missouri executed Marcellus Williams, 55, Tuesday for a 1998 killing that he consistently maintained he did not commit. "Marcellus Williams should be alive today," Mr. Bell said in a statement shortly after the execution. "If there is even the shadow of a doubt of …
(2024-09-29). Jeffrey Sachs: Beyond Hegemony. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-29). When Odious Foreign Policy Elites Rally Around Harris. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-29). The 2024 elections and the danger of fascism: The working class must no longer remain at the mercy of its enemies. workers.org 
Mass protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. The writer is First Secretary of Workers World Party. The presidential election this year is a watershed moment for the working-class movement and for the anti-imperialist forces within it. It is time to do what has yet to . . . |
(2024-09-29). Russian forces liberate Makeevka — MOD. rt.com 
The Defense Ministry has reported that another settlement in the Lugansk People's Republic was taken by the 'West' tactical group | Russian forces have liberated another settlement in Donbass, the Defense Ministry reported on Sunday. The settlement of Makeevka in Russia's Lugansk People's Republic has been taken by the 'West' tactical group. | In this area and others where the 'West' group is operating, the Ukrainian military has lost up to 450 troops over the past 24 hours, according to the ministry's report. Russian forces have also destroyed numerous pieces of military hardware in this operational theater,…
(2024-09-29). Biden broke his word to Congress – WSJ. rt.com 
Despite previous guarantees to lawmakers, the US strategy for Ukraine was both late and totally classified, the paper has said | US President Joe Biden has not been honest with the American public about his administration's plan for Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal's editorial board wrote in an article on Friday. | Despite Biden styling himself a supporter of Ukraine's freedom in his speech to the UN General Assembly this week, he refuses to level with Congress and the American public about his strategy to achieve victory, the editorial stated. | In April, lawmakers passed a nearly $61 billion supplemental bud…
(2024-09-29). North Korea says US risking 'nuclear disaster'. rt.com 
Kim Yo-jong, a senior official and the sister of the country's leader, has warned that by giving Kiev more arms, Washington could trigger a global "calamity" | The US is taking a dangerous gamble by providing Ukraine with ever more weaponry and seemingly ignoring Russia's warnings, something that could trigger a "nuclear disaster," Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korea's leader, has claimed. | During a state visit to North Korea this June, Russian President Vladimir Putin and leader Kim Jong-un signed the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The document includes a pledge by Moscow and Pyongyang to…
(2024-09-29). Switzerland backs China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine. rt.com 
The roadmap calls for de-escalation and diplomatic efforts recognized by both Moscow and Kiev | Switzerland has voiced support for a joint roadmap by China and Brazil to end the Ukraine conflict. The revelation has raised eyebrows in Kiev, as officials vented frustration at an apparent change of heart by the Alpine nation that hosted a Western-dominated Ukraine 'peace summit' this summer. | On Friday, China and Brazil tried to advance their bid to mediate hostilities at a 17-nation meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In May, the two nations presented a joint proposal calling for de-escalation,…
(2024-09-29). West on brink of 'suicide venture' — Lavrov. rt.com 
Moscow's foreign minister has called it "nonsensical" to try to vanquish a nuclear power such as Russia | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned the West against attempting to inflict a "strategic defeat" on Russia, calling it "suicidal." Addressing the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Lavrov urged Ukraine's Western backers to stop and think about the potential outcome if Russia were forced to use its nuclear deterrent. | According to the Federation of American Scientists, Moscow controls the largest nuclear arsenal in the world, with around 5,500 warheads. | Ukraine is not a nuclear power, but its…
(2024-09-29). Ex-UK PM reveals planned 'raid' on NATO ally. rt.com 
Boris Johnson says he had defense officials devise a plan to steal AstraZeneca vaccines from a Dutch plant during the Covid-19 pandemic | Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he gathered defense officials to plan a clandestine operation in the Netherlands to steal Covid-19 vaccines amid a UK-EU dispute in 2021. | The factory was holding approximately 5 million Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine doses manufactured by subcontractors at the Dutch Halix plant. The EU was refusing to send them to the UK, citing the needs of its citizens. | British defense officials convened in Downing Street to outline a potenti…
(2024-09-29). Ex-UK PM reveals planned 'invasion' of NATO ally. rt.com Boris Johnson says he had defense officials devise a plan to steal AstraZeneca vaccines from a Dutch plant during the Covid-19 pandemic | Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he gathered defense officials to plan a clandestine operation in the Netherlands to steal Covid-19 vaccines amid a UK-EU dispute in 2021. | The factory was holding approximately 5 million Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine doses manufactured by subcontractors at the Dutch Halix plant. The EU was refusing to send them to the UK, citing the needs of its citizens. | British defense officials convened in Downing Street to outline a potenti…
(2024-09-29). EU country firing 'pro-Russia' civil servants — media. rt.com 
The Lithuanian minister of internal affairs has said that only "loyal officials" are fit to serve the state | Lithuania is actively investigating and dismissing "disloyal" officials who are reportedly being accused of having pro-Russian views, local broadcaster TV3 has reported. | According to a report aired on Saturday, several police officers and firefighters have been dismissed from their posts or warned about their views and labeled 'vatniks' — a derogatory term used to insult supporters of the Russian government, which derives from a jacket once worn by Red Army soldiers. | The report claimed that "p…
(2024-09-29). CNN hypes climate activists declaring WE TOLD YOU SO after Hurricane Helene hits Florida — Meteorologist Bastardi rips as 'total crap. Storms are smaller. Not larger'. wattsupwiththat.com CNN blames "fossil fuel pollution" for Hurricane Helene's intensity, as it would not have been as severe or rapidly intensified as much without the supercharging from global warming. | Climate experts are giddy today to tell the public "told you so" after Helene's devastation.
(2024-09-29). 'You Flew Here': Dem AG Suing Exxon Struggles To Defend His Own Lawsuit On Live TV. wattsupwiththat.com If Bonta flew roundtrip from Sacramento to New York City to appear at Climate Week, he would have flown approximately 5,000 miles and emitted about 2.26 metric tons of carbon dioxide, according to calculations done on Sustainable Travel.
(2024-09-29). Mates, mud, mountains and pub meals — a mythical motorcycle tour. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-29). Can I have an extension please? — a compilation. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-29). Putin, Erdogan achieve firm friendship between Russia and Turkey. tass.com Head of states laid the foundation for starting implementation of the whole range of common goals in many spheres, including joint energy projects and cooperation in spheres of culture and tourism, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Numan Kurtulmus said…
(2024-09-29). Arsenal score two stoppage time goals to beat Leicester. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-09-29). Soucek rescues a point for West Ham at Brentford after early Mbeumo goal. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-09-29). Principal held for killing girl in Gujarat; Images suggest his BJP, RSS, VHP link. ummid.com After the arrest of Govind Natt in the brutal murder of the 6-year-old girl that shocked the nation, images suggesting the school principal's links with the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), RSS and VHP have surfaced on social media.
(2024-09-29). Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): ICRC ready to carry out further forensic work. icrc.org
(2024-09-29). Hopes of finding 48 missing people fade after boat sinks off Canary Islands. aljazeera.com At least nine people, including a child, have been confirmed dead and 27 rescued after shipwreck off the Spanish coast.
(2024-09-29). Sitharaman must quit: Demand after FIR against FM over poll bond extortion. ummid.com Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked Nirmala Sitharaman to resign as Union Finance Minister following the filing of an FIR against her in an alleged connection with extortion using electoral bonds.
(2024-09-29). Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon Result In Dozens of Casualties. imemc.org 
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that Israeli airstrikes on Saturday led to the deaths of 33 individuals and left 195 others injured. The Israeli military continued its bombardment across various Lebanese cities and towns, targeting the southern suburbs, an industrial area near Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, and regions along the Lebanese-Syrian border. …
(2024-09-29). Winter Fuel Allowance: ecosocialism versus ageism, austerity and poverty. internationalviewpoint.org On 10 September 2024 348 MPs (overwhelmingly Labour MPs) voted through regulations to cut the winter fuel allowance for all pensioners except those in receipt of means-tested benefits such as pension credit. In this article Liz Lawrence explores what this suggests for the direction of the Labour government and what remains of the Labour Left. She also discusses pensioners' poverty and resistance and how ecosocialists respond. | – | / |
(2024-09-29). Racist Mobs Rampage England, Anti-Racists Fight Back. popularresistance.org A violent and xenophobic race riot ripped through different parts of England from July 30 to August 7. The fatal stabbing of three girls on July 29 in Southport was used by the far-right as an excuse to unleash their hate in the streets of the UK. | Misinformation, speculation and false claims on social media about the attacker's nationality, religion and immigration status created a false narrative that the murderer was a Muslim asylum seeker who had landed recently in England by boat. | Even when the truth was revealed regarding the suspect being a 17-year-old Christian born in Cardiff, the rioters — unde…
(2024-09-29). Jewish National Fund Canada Funnels Charity to Israeli Military, Settlers. counterpunch.org 
Flag of the Jewish National Fund. | In 1967, in the course of the Israeli invasion of the West Bank, the Israeli military razed three Palestinian villages which stood along a corridor connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. In keeping with longstanding practice, the Israeli government turned the land over to the Jewish National Fund, which sought to permanently displace the Palestinian villagers through "afforestation," or redevelopment of the area as a public park, where the former residents would be considered…
(2024-09-29). Hezbollah-Hamas paradox: The war Israel prepared for, and the one it didn't see coming. haaretz.com To understand this paradox — the humiliation suffered by Israel at the hands of Hamas, a relatively weaker enemy, and the pain Israel has inflicted on the larger and better armed Hezbollah — requires a broader discussion of Israel's national security priorities over the last two decades…
(2024-09-29). Hezbollah leader Nasrallah defeated ISIS, protected Lebanon's Christians, fought Israeli colonialism. defenddemocracy.press Israel has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who defended Lebanon's sovereignty, helped defeat ISIS and Al-Qaeda, protected Christians, and fought against Israeli colonialism and occupation. By Ben Norton Sep 29, 2024 Israel has assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of the Lebanese anti-colonialist, Islamic-nationalist movement Hezbollah. Under Nasrallah's leadership, Hezbollah defended Lebanon's sovereignty. The movement was …
(2024-09-29). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-29). Gaza Protesters Disrupt Chevron Headquarters. indybay.org Protesters amplify international call for a boycott of Chevron over its war profiteering in the midst of Israel's assault in Gaza and Lebanon…
(2024-09-29). Israel may be seeking to dominate southern Lebanon, expert says. tass.com According to a professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law Francis Boyle, "Israel's on a rampage here"
(2024-09-29). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-09-29). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-29). Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights priorities to all member states of the United Nations General Assembly. fidh.org International organisations, including the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, seized the occasion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to urge the Member States to priorities human rights issues in Bahrain, especially the multiple arbitrary detentions of human rights defenders.
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(2024-09-29). The Populist Threat and the Response of the Left. internationalviewpoint.org The need is greater than ever for a consolidated voice of the working class and the poor. On the one hand, daily community protests seem to indicate a population that is not by any means apathetic. But when it comes to elections, the majority don't participate. No political party has been able to capture the imagination of the mass of people who experience unemployment, sewage in the street, erratic water supply, unaffordable electricity and intolerable levels of gender-based violence. Yet enough of those people are desperate and sufficiently concerned to protest. | There are a number of candidates vying to captu…
(2024-09-29). Portugal: Deadly forest fires. internationalviewpoint.org Seven people have died and 118 have been injured in the fires that have been raging since September 15 in the north and centre of the country. In just three days, 2024 has become the year with the fourth-largest area burned in the last decade. | – | / |
(2024-09-29). Gender and sexualities: the reactionary offensive of the far right. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-29). Ukraine under Russian occupation. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-29). The Ukrainian left is building on several fronts. internationalviewpoint.org "The aim here is to shed light on the specific profile of this young left, based on its activist practice at the heart of Ukrainian society and breaking with the dominant contradictory interpretations of the 'Euro-Maidan' (2013-2014) that divide the left and are exploited by Putin." | – | / |
(2024-09-29). Trump's Racism Brings Chaos to a Small Town in Ohio. internationalviewpoint.org We know racism stands at the center of Donald Trump's politics, but one recent absurd story shows just how dangerous it is. And it reveals just how profoundly sick is our society, that he still has the support of half of the electorate. | – | / |
(2024-09-29). Brandenburg elections – a black eye? internationalviewpoint.org The 2024 cycle of German regional elections finished with the elections to the Brandenburg Landtag on 21 September. As was the case on 1 September in Saxony and Thuringia, the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) party achieved historic results and can feel a winner. Co-president Alice Weidel can be jubilant: 'The East is blue' (the AfD's colour scheme). | – | / |
(2024-09-29). When China becomes supreme leader in Africa. internationalviewpoint.org China aims to strengthen its economic and political influence on the African continent by promoting its methods of government. | – | / |
(2024-09-29). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-09-29). In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2024-09-29). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-09-29). Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-09-29). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: International humanitarian law was created to move beyond division, paving the way from polarization to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Briefing to the UN Security Council — Maintenance of International Peace and Security, 25 September 2024, New York…
(2024-09-29). Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity. icrc.org Joint Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, New York.
(2024-09-29). Iran calls on UN Security Council to convene urgent meeting. tass.com The country will not hesitate "to exercise its inherent rights under international law to take every measure in defense of its vital national and security interests," Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani said…
(2024-09-29). Russia, Turkey need better coordination between legislatures — Turkish parliament speaker. tass.com Among other things, hurdles to the work of the special commission on cooperation between the Russian Federation Council, or the upper house of Russia's parliament, and the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, a body established five years ago, must be removed…
(2024-09-29). Baguio Central University Forges Alliances with Seoul's aSSIST University and Geneva SDG School of Management. pressenza.com 
Tripartite MOU signing between Baguio Central University (Baguio City, Philippines), aSSIST University (Korea), and the SDG School of Management (Geneva). | On September 25, 2024, during the second day of the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation Global Conference (WGC24) in Seoul, Korea, Baguio Central University (BCU) achieved a significant milestone in its internationalization efforts. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formalized between BCU, aSSIST University in Seoul, and the SDG School of Management in Geneva, cementing a partnership that will foster global academic collaboration. T…
(2024-09-29). U.S. Freedom of Navigation overrides international law, a blatant hegemony act: think tank report. ecns.cn The U.S. Freedom of Navigation (FON) is the country's attempt to override international law with its own domestic laws and practices outside the mechanism of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a blatant act of hegemony with nothing to do with freedom of navigation, said a report released Friday.
(2024-09-29). Xi awards national medals, honorary titles. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented medals to recipients of the national medals and honorary titles, the highest state honors, ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-09-29). Xi says Chinese people will never forget international friends. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Sunday the Chinese people will never forget international friends who have made prominent contributions to China's development and the friendship between Chinese and foreign peoples.
(2024-09-29). Chinese FM calls peace 'most precious' in the world. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated China's positions on key international and regional issues at the UN on Saturday, calling peace "the most precious thing in our world today".
(2024-09-29). Special floral displays adorn Beijing for upcoming National Day. ecns.cn Tiananmen Square and Chang'an Avenue in Beijing have been decorated with flower displays ahead of the upcoming National Day holiday.
(2024-09-29). China holds ceremony awarding highest state honors. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented medals to recipients of the national medals and honorary titles, the highest state honors, ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-09-29). Xi to award national medals, honorary titles ahead of National Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will award national medals and honorary titles at a ceremony to be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 10 a.m. Sunday ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
(2024-09-28). U.S. Freedom of Navigation overrides international law, a blatant hegemony act: think tank report. ecns.cn The U.S. Freedom of Navigation (FON) is the country's attempt to override international law with its own domestic laws and practices outside the mechanism of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and a blatant act of hegemony with nothing to do with freedom of navigation, said a report released Friday.
(2024-09-28). Xi awards national medals, honorary titles. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented medals to recipients of the national medals and honorary titles, the highest state honors, ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-09-29). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-09-29). Yunus govt likely to announce Bangladesh elections next year. ummid.com Bangladesh will not have to wait for years as it happens in countries where popular people's revolutions have ousted autocratic regimes and military dictators.
(2024-09-29). Fujairah Crown Prince Stresses Education Empowerment at HCT Graduation Ceremony. devdiscourse.com Dubai [UAE], September 29 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, emphasized the need to equip minds with cognitive tools and advance the educational process to foster the nation's development. His remarks were made at the graduation ceremony for 374 students at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Fujairah.
(2024-09-29). Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Calls for Revolution Amid Violent Protests. devdiscourse.com A day after his absence from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Rawalpindi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called for a revolution, declaring that confrontation is inevitable. Gandapur asserted, "sticks will be met with sticks, bullets will be met with bullets." He got delayed at the Burhan Interchange and later announced the protest's conclusion, asking supporters to withdraw.
(2024-09-29). Uganda set to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on 1st October. independent.co.ug 
"Ageing is not optional; let's promote and protect older persons' rights." Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda aims to commemorate this day under the theme "Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Older Persons; Everyone's Responsibility because Ageing is Not Optional." This theme emphasises the need for collective action to promote and protect the …
(2024-09-29). Commentary: Climate change leaves a bitter taste in world's coffee supply. channelnewsasia.com With supply and quality declining due to climate changes, the simple pleasure of a cup of coffee may become a costly indulgence, says this Australian National University researcher.
(2024-09-29). Commentary: DAP party polls in Penang reveal acrimonious internal politics. channelnewsasia.com A recent election within Malaysia's Democratic Action Party underscored that it struggles with reconciling personalities as well as different priorities between its national leadership and local grassroots, says this academic.
(2024-09-29). Important to 'empower and transform' the UN so that it is future-ready: Vivian Balakrishnan. channelnewsasia.com Singapore's foreign affairs minister also emphasised the need to reinforce the foundational role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace and security.
(2024-09-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who is at risk for a brain aneurysm? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Brain aneurysms affect millions of people, with 6.7 million in the U.S. living with unruptured aneurysms. Globally, they can cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually. Dr. Chris Fox specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. He says not all brain aneurysms need to be treated immediately. However, a brain aneurysm that bursts or ruptures causes a serious medical emergency. Dr. Fox explains who may be…
(2024-09-29). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …
(2024-09-29). Mayo Clinic awarded federal grant to study experimental ALS drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to begin an innovative study that will provide hundreds of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) access to the experimental drug ibudilast over six months. The grant totals $22 million. Mayo Clinic will receive $12 million and manage the distribution of the remainder to its collaborators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
(2024-09-29). Renewed demands asking Saudi Arabia to remove "Kalima" from its flag. ummid.com Vulgar display of Saudi Flag on the Kingdom's National Day has sparked renewed demands to remove 'Kalima Tayyaba' from it.
(2024-09-29). Vietnam: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 27 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 57th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the Interactive Dialogue for the adoption of Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed criticism of the Vietnamese government's behavior during the current UPR and urged UN member states to press the Vietnamese government to release all political prisoners and initiate legal, institutional, and (…) | – |
(2024-09-29). A programme officer human rights and responsible investment (M/F) – Full time permanent contract. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You can find us on our social networks: : www.fidh.org/en (…) | – |
(2024-09-29). Guinea-Bissau Backs Trade in National Currencies, Supports BRICS – Foreign Minister. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Guinea-Bissau is open to exploring bilateral trade in national currencies and supports BRICS, Guinea-Bissau Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Pinto Pereira told Sputnik.
(2024-09-29). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.
(2024-09-29). Kamindu, spinners lead Sri Lanka to Test series win over New Zealand. aljazeera.com Six wickets from Nishan Peiris lead Sri Lanka to a win by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test at Galle.
(2024-09-29). Sri Lanka's debt default. cadtm.org
(2024-09-29). Sanath Jayasuriya appointed as head coach of Sri Lankan Cricket team. gnnhd.tv 
He will serve as the full-time head coach of the team for one year…
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