infobrics (2023-09-18). The Urge for Brics Membership Reflects an Indicator of Worldwide Disorder. infobrics.org The annual summits of the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (Brics) alliance have often gone unnoticed outside of their own countries. However, the recent conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, marks a significant turning point in global history…

infobrics (2023-09-18). India Must Work with BRICS Nations to Tackle Cross-Border Terrorism Issue: SBI. infobrics.org BRICS countries need greater connectivity and more inter-grouping trade to get ahead. Countries must focus on resolving their trade issues, says the report…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-18). Thessalia Tragedy: Greece in the Crosshairs of NATO and Israel. libya360.wordpress.com The Thessalia plains floods are a catastrophe of biblical proportions — deliberate or 'climate change'? Thessalia floods in Greece. Barely reported by legacy media. Why? We have covered the fires in Greece that serve NATO expansion and the installation of wind farms to provide energy for the EU. Now, we have the devastating floods in…

Staff (2023-09-18). Headlines for September 18, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Revises Death Toll from Libya Floods as Recovery Efforts Continue, 75,000 March to End Fossil Fuels in NYC as Hundreds of Thousands Worldwide Demand Climate Justice, Striking Workers Warn U.S. Automakers They May Expand Work Stoppage, Zelensky to Visit D.C. as Congress Debates Billions of Additional Dollars for Ukraine, Military Juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Sign Mutual Defense Pact, Office High-Rise Burns in Sudan's Capital Amid Fierce Fighting by Rival Factions, Iran and U.S. Finalize Prisoner Swap, Father of Mahsa Amini Arrested on First Anniversary of Her Death in Police Custody, Rights Gr…

thecommunists (2023-09-18). Belt and Road envy dominates G20 summit. thecommunists.org With Russia not invited to the party and Xi Jinping declining the invitation, the once-mighty G20 circus that pitched up in Delhi from 9 to 13 September, whilst still pulling in the massed ranks of the world's imperialist media and providing a platform for an endless parade of heads of state to strut their stuff, …

ddorinoco (2023-09-18). DPRK President Kim Jong-un Concludes Official Visit to Russia. orinocotribune.com North Korean leader Kim Jong-un concluded his official visit to Russia, his second in four years. | The farewell ceremony took place at the Artyom-Primorsky 1 railway station. The journey from Artyom to Khasan, a Russian town on the border with North Korea, is over 200 kilometers, so the DPRK leader faces a journey of several hours by train. | The North Korean leader arrived in Russia's Far East on September 12, and on September 13, he met with the president of Russia, Vlad…

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ecns.cn (2023-09-18). Wang heads to Russia for strategic security consultation. ecns.cn Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will hold the 18th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation in Russia from today to Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced today.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-18). Labor's sleight of hand over Israel's occupation of Palestine. greenleft.org.au

Bharat Dogra (2023-09-18). Poverty in India: Providing Schools for the Most Marginalized Children in Remote Villages in Uttar Pradesh. globalresearch.ca

Ali Abunimah (2023-09-18). Israel only respects resistance. electronicintifada.net The myth of the occupier's invincibility has been punctured for good.

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2023-09-18). Palestine Writes fights censorship calls. electronicintifada.net Festival organizers urge UPenn to reject malicious claims by pro-Israel lobby.

Miko Peled (2023-09-18). Israel's License to Kill: Unraveling the Sabra and Shatila Massacre. mintpressnews.com Miko Peled, who was serving in the Israeli military at the time, examines the events leading up to the infamous Sabra and Shatila massacre and questions why the world turned a blind eye to the signs of impending tragedy.

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2023-09-18). Israel Has Used The Oslo Accords To Strengthen Its Occupation. popularresistance.org This September marks the completion of three decades since the signing of the Oslo Accords. The agreement, which once generated hopes of an independent Palestinian state, is now considered dead due to aggressive undermining by Israel, which is instead intensifying its settler colonial project in the occupied Palestinian territories. | The Accords were signed by the Israeli government under Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and the Yasser Arafat-led Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) between 1993 and 1995 under the mediation of the US and others. After their signing, the PLO leadership, which had already renounc…

Orinoco Tribune. (2023-09-18). China Imposes Sanctions Against US Defense Firms. popularresistance.org China has decided to impose sanctions against the US-based Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin defense technology companies over an alleged arms supply to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday. | "Lockheed Martin Corporation, St. Louis, MO directly participated in the US arms sale to Taiwan announced on August 24 as the principal contractor. Northrop Grumman participated in several US arms sales to Taiwan. In accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China, China decides to impose sanctions on these two above-mentioned US defense corporations," the…

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). Regular freight services boost efficiency. ecns.cn Five scheduled weekly freight train services between China and Europe have reduced travel time, improved efficiency and injected new momentum into trade between Asia and Europe, China State Railway Group, which oversees the services, said on Friday.

Dave DeCamp (2023-09-18). US to Establish New Space Force Command Post in Japan. news.antiwar.com The US is planning to open a Space Force command post in Japan as it's looking to increase its space capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region as part of the buildup aimed at China. Last year, the US established Space Force command posts in Hawaii and South Korea, which both fall under US Indo-Pacific Command. When …

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). Original staff list of Unit 731 unveiled for first time. ecns.cn An original staff list of the notorious Japanese germ warfare unit, Unit 731, is released for the first time in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 18, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). A close look at Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of Jingmai Mountain>. ecns.cn The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er gained World Heritage Site status on the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, becoming China's 57th entry on that list.

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). Celebration held in Yunnan over inclusion of old tea forests on World Heritage Site list. ecns.cn The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er gained World Heritage Site status on the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, becoming China's 57th entry on that list.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-18). Gadi/Sydney marks Jina Mahsa Amini murder and Iran uprising. greenleft.org.au

Dave DeCamp (2023-09-18). Taiwan Detects Record Number of Chinese Warplanes. news.antiwar.com Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it detected 103 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes operating around Taiwan from 6 am Sunday to 6 am Monday, the most in a 24-hour period since Taipei began releasing the figures in September 2020. According to The New York Times, the previous daily high was 91, which was recorded on …

Dae-Han Song (2023-09-18). Preparing for War Is the Beginning: An Early Warning for Northeast Asia. counterpunch.org July 27 marked the 70th anniversary of the 1953 ceasefire to the Korean War. In the three years leading up to the anniversary, South Korean peace movements organized the international Korea Peace Appeal campaign to replace the armistice agreement with a peace treaty to conclude the 70-plus-year Korean War. The anniversary has come and gone,

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). Abandoned quarry turns to climbing center for 19th Asian Games. ecns.cn Built on the site of an abandoned quarry, the climbing center resembles a silkworm cocoon. Athletes will compete at the venue for six gold medals.

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). GBA employment plan opens to HK graduates. ecns.cn The GBA Youth Employment Scheme, unveiled by the Hong Kong government in early 2021, aims to encourage and support young people from the SAR in their pursuit of careers in cities within the GBA.

_____ (2023-09-18). Landing on the Moon. transcend.org India has sent a Moon Lander to land on the moon on 22 August.

Dave DeCamp (2023-09-18). Five Americans Released as Part of Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran. news.antiwar.com Five Iranian Americans arrived in Qatar on Monday after being released by Iranian authorities as part of a prisoner swap deal between Washington and Tehran that was mediated by Doha and unfroze $6 billion in Iranian funds. The five Americans were greeted by US and Qatari officials and given a brief medical check before boarding …

Peoples Dispatch (2023-09-18). Youth groups demand release of Italian-Palestinian researcher Khaled El Qaisi who was detained by Israel. peoplesdispatch.org Khaled El Qaisi was detained by Israeli authorities on August 31 while he was on a family trip to Bethlehem. On September 14, an Israeli court extended his detention over alleged concerns of national security…

ecns.cn (2023-09-18). Court imposes death penalty on child abductor. ecns.cn Yu Huaying, a woman who abducted and trafficked 11 children in the 1990s for financial gain, was sentenced to death by a court in Guizhou province on Monday.

John P. Ruehl (2023-09-18). Breaking Europe's Hold on Soccer. counterpunch.org The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar brought together nations from around the world, and 1.5 billion people tuned in to watch the final. But while soccer is a source of local pride, passion, and personal and community identity globally, its official governing institution is headquartered in Europe. Founded in Paris in 1904 and now

Staff (2023-09-18). Jack Dorsey Allowed Saudi Dictator To Infiltrate Twitter. trofire.com The royal family in Saudi Arabia has been routinely murdering people who are critical of the regime on social media, and a new lawsuit claims that Twitter, under the leadership of Jack Dorsey, was made aware that Saudis had actually infiltrated the company to send information about critics so the government could arrest them. Mike Papantonio & Farron …

Editor (2023-09-18). The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world. mronline.org The text of the writer's speech as she received the 45th European Essay Prize on September 12.

Staff (2023-09-18). Irán y Estados Unidos intercambian prisioneros. telesurtv.net El intercambio se produce una vez que se han depositado hoy mismo algo más de 5.6 millones de dólares de fondos pertenecientes a Irán.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-09-18). Irán afirma que sanciones a sus productos petroquímicos son ineficaces. telesurtv.net Pese a medidas restrictivas unilaterales de EE.UU. y la UE, Irán logra aumentos significativos en producción y exportación de petróleo y gas. Además, incrementa vínculos con otras naciones.

teleSUR, lfb, DRL (2023-09-18). Militares colombianos piden perdón por crímenes de guerra. telesurtv.net Fueron casi 300 personas las que fueron dadas como bajas de combate.

teleSUR, SH (2023-09-18). Gobierno del Congo desmiente rumores sobre intentona golpista. telesurtv.net El desmentido del Gobierno del Congo se dio tras la difusión de numerosos mensajes que aseguraban que militares estaban tomando el control de la capital Brazaville.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-09-18). Continúan las protestas contra reforma judicial en Israel. telesurtv.net "Esta noche nos reuniremos para una marcha para fortalecer la Declaración de Independencia y el Israel democrático y libre", refirió la Fuerza Kaplan.

teleSUR, MS (2023-09-18). Colonos de Israel arremeten contra palestinos en la Mezquita Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net Dichos actos fueron enérgicamente rechazados por el predicador de la mezquita Al-Aqsa, Sheikh Mohammad Hussein.

Rainer Shea (2023-09-17). The US Empire May Still Occupy Syria, but the Exposing of Its Anti-Assad Psyops Brought Ongoing Repercussions Upon It. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — Sep 15, 2023 | A hidden disadvantage of our ruling class within the US/NATO imperialist sphere is that frequently, these elites need to scramble in response to developments they haven't foreseen, and whose consequential outcomes they have limited control over. When the Democratic Party and its partnered intelligence agencies used the DNC leaks to

Pepe Escobar (2023-09-17). In Vladivostok, the Russian Far East Rises. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar — Sep 14, 2023 | In Vladivostok this week, the 'Russian Far East' was on full, glorious display. Russia, China, India, and the Global South were all there to contribute to this trade, investment, infrastructure, transportation, and institutional renaissance. | VLADIVOSTOK — Russian President Vladimir Putin opened and closed his

Robert Inlakesh (2023-09-17). Black Lives Don't Matter To Israel And The West Turns A Blind Eye. thelastamericanvagabond.com In what has been almost completely ignored in Western corporate media, and by the US government, following a confrontation in Tel Aviv between Eritrean immigrant protesters and the police, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly called for the expulsion of African refugees. Despite a long history of racist abuse against black people and refugees

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-17). Lebanon remembers victims of Sabra and Chatila massacre (+Photos). plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon remembers the men, women, elderly and children killed by the Christian right wing in the service of the Israeli occupation in the Palestinian refugee camp of Sabra and Chatila.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-17). Labor's sleight of hand over Israel's occupation of Palestine. greenleft.org.au

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-17). China-Asean expo starts for greater economic integration. plenglish.com According to the Foreign Ministry, this year's event will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative and the 20th anniversary of China's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. | "China has been the largest trading partner of Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) for 14 consecutive years and both sides have been each other's largest trading partners for three consecutive years," spokeswoman Mao Ning said. | According to the spokeswoman, the China-Asean Expo is a key platform for deepening bilateral cooperation and promoting regional economic integration.

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). 19th Asian Games climbing center nurtures green development. ecns.cn Shaoxing Keqiao Yangshan Sport Climbing Centre in east China's Hangzhou City, serving as the competition venue for sport climbing during the 19th Asian Games, has taken a resolute stand in its commitment to green and sustainable practices.

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). 19th Asian Games Village officially opens in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 19th Asian Games Village officially opened Saturday morning, welcoming the first group of Chinese sports delegation to Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province.

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). Xi hails 'iron-clad' ties with Cambodia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping assured visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday that no matter how the international and regional situations evolve, China will always be Cambodia's most reliable friend and its firmest supporter.

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). Beijing sanctions U.S. firms on Taiwan arms sales. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Friday sanctions on two companies in the United States involved in Washington's constant arms sales to the Taiwan region, in a resolute move to safeguard China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). Culture Fact: Follow the Asian Games torch relay and explore the cities of Zhejiang. ecns.cn

Fight Back (2023-09-17). Seattle protest demands Justice for Jaahnavi Kandula. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On September 14, over 200 people came to an emergency rally and march organized by the Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (SAARPR) to fight for justice following the murder of Jaahnavi Kandula by Kevin Dave, an officer in the Seattle Police Department. | On January 23, Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India attending Northeastern University, tragically lost her life at the hands of SPD officer Kevin Dave. Dave was driving 74 miles per hour in a 25 zone without using his continuous sirens. Kandula was using the crosswalk on Dexter Avenue and Thomas Street wh…

Fight Back (2023-09-17). Seattle protest demands Justice for Jaahnavi Kandula. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – On September 14, over 200 people came to an emergency rally and march organized by the Seattle Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (SAARPR) to fight for justice following the murder of Jaahnavi Kandula by Kevin Dave, an officer in the Seattle Police Department. | On January 23, Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India attending Northeastern University, tragically lost her life at the hands of SPD officer Kevin Dave. Dave was driving 74 miles per hour in a 25 zone without using his continuous sirens. Kandula was using the crosswalk on Dexter Avenue and Thomas Street wh…

Mark Taliano (2023-09-17). Video: Crimes Against Syria. globalresearch.ca

Marcus Gabbert (2023-09-17). Bay Area's Armenian community rallies against humanitarian crisis in Artsakh. indybay.org

Anonymous (2023-09-17). Calling on USians to Memorialize Jennifer Laude, Call for American Withdrawal from the Philippines. indybay.org An Urgent Plea from the Philippines…

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). Chinese bookshelf inaugurated at Philippines national library. ecns.cn The event was jointly organized by the National Library of the Philippines and the Beijing Language and Culture University Press, and co-organized by the Confucius Institute at the Angeles University Foundation. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). Sanya resumes international flights to Central Asia. ecns.cn The route is operated by SCAT Airlines, which regularly operates flights between Sanya and Almaty every Saturday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-09-17). President welcomes youth from Taiwan. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday welcomed young people from Taiwan to pursue and fulfill their dreams on the mainland, calling on youth across the Taiwan Strait to adhere to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-09-17). Incauta Irán dos buques con petróleo de contrabando. telesurtv.net Según autoridades citadas por medios locales, estas embarcaciones transportaban más de 1.500 millones de litros de crudo.

Abdul Rahman (2023-09-16). Israel has used the Oslo Accords to strengthen its occupation. peoplesdispatch.org No serious efforts were ever made by either Israel or its main international backer, the US, to implement the two-state solution as envisaged in the Oslo Accords signed between 1993 and 1995. Instead Israel has doubled down on its occupation and apartheid policies…

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Xi hails 'iron-clad' ties with Cambodia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping assured visiting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday that no matter how the international and regional situations evolve, China will always be Cambodia's most reliable friend and its firmest supporter.

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Beijing sanctions U.S. firms on Taiwan arms sales. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Friday sanctions on two companies in the United States involved in Washington's constant arms sales to the Taiwan region, in a resolute move to safeguard China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Nitin K Sethi (2023-09-16). Correspondence] India's ascendancy: feedback and constructive criticism. thelancet.com Although The Lancet's Editorial1 is thought-provoking, it has over-reached on many of the opinions expressed. The Lancet fail to balance necessary critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration with praise for good work. While the Modi Government has not been fully transparent on COVID-19 health data including the death toll, the Editorial does not mention that on March 24, 2020, Modi's administration made the tough but sensible decision to lock down India to protect more than 1 ∑3 billion Indians from COVID-19.

Pankaj Kumar Garg (2023-09-16). Correspondence] Challenges and opportunities for India on the world stage. thelancet.com Although India faces numerous domestic challenges, such as health care, education, and the economy,1 India's Government is striving to address these challenges and is implementing policies that promote the wellbeing and prosperity of its citizens.2,3 India's G20 priorities reflect a commitment to inclusive and resilient growth and focusing on issues such as climate, finance, sustainable development, and global health resilience.4 India advocates for a gradual and systematic approach to sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions while supporting the most affected sections of society.

Parth Sharma, Divya Shrinivas, Anoushka Arora, Shreyas Patil, Siddhesh Zadey (2023-09-16). Correspondence] India's ascendancy: getting the context and data right. thelancet.com The Lancet's Editorial raised several crucial points related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model and questioned India's approach to global ascendancy and becoming a Global South leader in larger geopolitics.1 Multilateralism and data transparency have changed over the past decade. We have previously written in The Lancet about the health data crisis that India faces and the issues with missed opportunities and priority settings.2,3…

Shaffi Fazaludeen Koya, Sushant Kumar (2023-09-16). Correspondence] India's indefinitely delayed census. thelancet.com We read with interest the Editorial by The Lancet1 asking for greater transparency and integrity from India's Government leadership. We would like to reiterate the need for greater data transparency for ensuring health equity by highlighting the case of the delayed 2021 Indian census.

Richard Horton (2023-09-16). Comment] Offline: Mahsa Amini—never forget. thelancet.com September 16, 2022: Mahsa Amini died in Kasra Hospital, Iran, after being arrested, tortured, and beaten for allegedly breaking the Iranian Government's strict mandatory hijab law. She was 22 years old and her murder, for that is what it was, triggered unprecedented nationwide protests, which continue in more muted forms to this day. Women publicly cut their hair, they burned their hijabs, and they confronted riot police. These protests posed the most direct threat to Iran's regime since the Islamic revolution of 1979.

Moshe Arbel (2023-09-16). Correspondence] Israel's health-care system is under no threat. thelancet.com Shelly Kamin-Friedman and colleagues1 criticised and condemned the decision made by the Knesset to amend a Basic Law and limit the courts' authority to intervene in cabinet and ministerial decisions on the basis of unreasonableness. As the Minister of Health, and because Kamin-Friedman and colleagues stated the amendment "poses a substantial threat to public health", I see it as my duty to respond to the concerns outlined, even though the matter is hardly connected to issues of health—it is a political and legal matter.

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). President welcomes youth from Taiwan. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday welcomed young people from Taiwan to pursue and fulfill their dreams on the mainland, calling on youth across the Taiwan Strait to adhere to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

ecns.cn (2023-09-13). Hangzhou Asian Games Village ready to open in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The village is made up of three parts for athletes, technical officials and media reporters respectively. It has been pre-opened on September 9 as delegates began to arrive, and will officially open on September 16.

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-09-15). Unsweet Dreams: US Foreign Policy Mired In Fantasy, World Faces Reality. popularresistance.org What a time for American statecraft. Antony Blinken was in Kiev last week to discuss Ukraine's rampant corruption with President Volodymyr Zelensky, by various accounts the greediest grifter of them all. Kamala Harris attended a summit in Jakarta to show Southeast Asians that America cares about them, but when the Biden regime sends Harris abroad it seems to signal just the opposite. | With our secretary of state and vice-president in mind, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that American foreign policy comes to rest ever more on fictions, symbolic gestures to impress the folks back home, and pretensions—al…

Amitabha Roychowdhury (2023-09-15). Western arms proliferate in Afghanistan, spike violence. peoplesdispatch.org A huge cache of arms, ammunition and sophisticated military equipment was left behind by the United States and its NATO allies when they pulled out their forces in 2021. Since the Taliban takeover, a chunk of this military gear and weapons has also found way into the arms black market, from where the ruling Taliban has been making money through their sale…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-09-15). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: An Expert Investigation is Required. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.

infobrics (2023-09-15). Russian-North Korea cooperation and the talks outcome. infobrics.org For Russia, engaging with North Korea is also about balancing US-Japanese-South Korean influence in Asia.

infobrics (2023-09-15). The Expansion of BRICS and Its Implications. infobrics.org The recent BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit has dominated the global news headlines for weeks because of its growing membership and bold visions. Obviously, for developing countries, the summit's discussions and outcomes were treated as a historical development, which could shape a completely new world order…

infobrics (2023-09-15). Another BRIC in the Wall: What Saudi Arabia's Joining BRICS Means for the World. infobrics.org On January 1, six countries are expected to join the alliance of emerging economies. While Iran hailed the event as a victory for its foreign policy, Saudi Arabia still aims to clarify the terms of the membership and ensure that it will not be used as a "cash cow" for the weaker members…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-15). Labor's sleight of hand over Israel's occupation of Palestine. greenleft.org.au

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-09-15). Five Palestinians killed in Gaza blast. electronicintifada.net Israel says it intercepted explosives hidden in shipment to besieged coastal enclave.

WSWS (2023-09-15). At Washington's behest, India's military weighing how it would assist the US in waging war on China. wsws.org Among the "two options" that India's military and political leaders are publicly said to be considering is opening "a new theater of war for China" along the disputed and already highly militarized Indo-China border.

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Efforts to ensure food security stepped up. ecns.cn In recent years, under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and Kazakhstan have been actively cooperating in the agricultural sector to maintain regional food security.

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Heart-shaped Wulan Lake embedded in Tengger Desert. ecns.cn Magical view of Wulan Lake, a heart-shaped lake in the hinterland of the Tengger Desert, northwest China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The rich microorganisms in the salt lake make its water scarlet.

Anand Naidoo (2023-09-15). The Heat: UN General Assembly. america.cgtn.com As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the 78th meeting of the UN General Assembly, we take a look at China's growing support of the world body. | On June 26th 1945, China became the first country to sign the UN Charter. Nearly 80 years later, as the world deals with major economic and geopolitical challenges, China's support for the United Nations has grown to being in the words of last year's General Assembly president, "a strong buttress" to the UN's blue flag. | Joining the discussion: |

Editor (2023-09-15). The Importance of Shining a Light on Hidden Toxic Histories. scheerpost.com By Elizabeth Kryder-Reid / The Conversation Indianapolis proudly claims Elvis' last concert, Robert Kennedy's speech in response to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, and the Indianapolis 500. There's a 9/11 memorial, a Medal of Honor Memorial and a statue of former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. What few locals know, let alone tourists, is that the city also houses one of …

KATIE (2023-09-15). 41 years on, we honour the victims of the Israeli-sponsored massacre at Sabra and Shatila. bdsmovement.net

MEE staff (2023-09-15). Yemen war: Saudi Arabia invites Houthi officials for talks to end conflict. middleeasteye.net

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Sportswear-themed exhibition draws visitors ahead of 19th Asian Games. ecns.cn A series of exhibitions opened in Hangzhou to welcome the forthcoming Asian Games, drawing many visitors.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-15). Preparing for War is the Beginning: An Early Warning for Northeast Asia. libya360.wordpress.com Dae-Han Song US and ROK Marines attend ceremony in South Korea (Photo: US Indo-Pacific Command) July 27 marked the 70th anniversary of the 1953 ceasefire to the Korean War. In the three years leading up to the anniversary, South Korean peace movements organized the international Korea Peace Appeal campaign to replace the armistice agreement with a peace…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-09-15). German health workforce strategy depends on nursing drain from India. peoplesdispatch.org Germany's bid to address its nursing shortage through international recruitment spans Latin America, eastern Europe, and Asia. India, especially the State of Kerala, finds itself among the top cadre providers…

Édouard Soulier (2023-09-15). Palestine: thirty years after Oslo, accords benefit Israel. internationalviewpoint.org "Thirty years on, the hopes raised by the Oslo Accords have been dashed. They point the way to what must not be done. There can be no "peace process" under occupation and colonization." | – | / |

Yong-hui Hong (2023-09-15). The Inherited "Results" of the Imperial Japanese Army's Experiments on Human Beings. internationalviewpoint.org "The excessive reliance on human experimentation that remains in Japan""""""s medical societies today should be subjected to historical and fundamental criticism." | – | / |

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Crystal-clear river meanders through valleys of Tianshan mountains. ecns.cn A stream is surround by Tianshan Mountains in Jinghe County, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous prefecture, northwest of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

noreply (2023-09-15). Larry, Certainly, Has A Way… smoothiex12.blogspot.com with words and analogies. This is excellent from Larry. Plus Lt. Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski (Karen and I have been on the same show on RT–great woman, officer and patriot) gives a superb description:
In reality, of course, US top brass simply doesn't know what to do–they have neither background nor experience in such matters. Again, they should have studied Katukov against Guderian and Manstein, not Patton in Loraine.

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Students jailed for luring clients to overseas casino. ecns.cn At least two students from a vocational school in Changde, Hunan province, have been sentenced to eight months to a year in prison by a court in Henan province for luring people to gamble at a casino in the Philippines.

ecns.cn (2023-09-15). Infrastructure to make sides of Straits closer. ecns.cn The technical capabilities for the construction of a high-speed passage between Fujian province on the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region are already in place, a senior official said on Thursday.

Marcus Gabbert (2023-09-15). Bay Area's Armenian community rallies against humanitarian crisis in Artsakh. indybay.org

Anonymous (2023-09-15). Calling on USians to Memorialize Jennifer Laude and call for American withdrawal from the. indybay.org An Urgent Plea from the Philippines…

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-09-15). Médico de la Media Luna Roja resulta herido por israelíes en Nablús. telesurtv.net Varios testigos replicados por medios locales expresaron que los sionistas ocuparon Beita desde las primeras horas de este jueves y se quedaron durante al menos seis horas.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-15). Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes arrestan al menos a 14 palestinos. telesurtv.net Fueron detenidos dos exprisioneros en Beit Ummar, al norte de la ciudad de Hebrón, mientras que otro fue arrestado en el campo de refugiados de Qalandia, al norte de Jerusalén.

Richard D. Wolff, NewsClick. (2023-09-12). Economic Growth In G7 Versus Brics: A Reality Check. popularresistance.org In the United Kingdom, the BBC prepared and published data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in January about different nations' growth forecasts for 2023 and 2024. The BBC foregrounded some really bad news for the UK. Of nine major industrial economies—the G7 (the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, and Canada), plus Russia, and China—the UK would be the only one to suffer real economic decline: a contraction in its 2023 GDP (its total annual, national output of goods and services). | So dubious a distinction for the UK followed the long political night of rule by the Conservative Pa…

ecns.cn (2023-09-12). Eastern Economic Forum: China, Russia to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The Eastern Economic Forum kicked off in Vladivostok on Sunday as a key platform for discussing economic issues concerning Russia and Asia, in particular China.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-12). Putin describes military relations with Laos as promising. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Laos have prospects for developing their relations in the military sphere, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting with the Vice President of Laos, Pany Yathotou, on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-12). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au

Meghan Krausch, Truthout. (2023-09-12). Grassroots Organizing In Red States Is At The Heart Of Abolitionist Struggle. popularresistance.org In Republican-controlled regions across the country, people are engaged in abolitionist organizing: Even though conditions vary, people are organizing for freedom virtually everywhere. This is nothing new. The South, for example, has been a site for abolitionist organizing for centuries, and it continues to be one, despite the attacks on long-settled civil rights being organized by Republican supermajorities in statehouses. | Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson is the first Black woman to codirect the Highlander Research and Education Center, a century-old nexus for abolitionist and labor organizing in Tennessee and beyond…

WSWS (2023-09-12). Sri Lankan government begins looting workers' pension funds. wsws.org The Employee Provident Fund holds the superannuation savings of hundreds of thousands of low-paid free trade zone workers, apparel factories employees and plantation workers.

Steve Topple, The Canary. (2023-09-12). Opposition To Arms Fair Intensifies, Israeli Arms Companies Make A Killing. popularresistance.org The Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair is taking place at the ExCeL centre in London. Meanwhile, activists and campaigners have already been robustly protesting it — causing some major disruption along the way. However, one group has revealed the extent of the Israeli state's death and destruction that's being represented at DSEI. It includes over 40 arms companies from the country selling their weapons there. There was also a Faith Day on Thursday 7 September. This was where people from all denominations (or those with none) held vigils, but also blocked deliveries to DSEI.

ecns.cn (2023-09-12). 164 fraud suspects brought back to China from Laos. ecns.cn A total of 164 telecom fraud suspects were brought back to China from Laos on Monday. In addition to the 15 suspects previously brought back to China by Anhui police, a total of 179 telecom fraud suspects have been taken back to China.

WSWS (2023-09-12). Biden's visit to Vietnam attempts to tighten the noose around China. wsws.org As Washington prepares for war against China, Biden signs a comprehensive security partnership with Vietnam to strengthen military ties and key strategic supplies of rare earths and semiconductors.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-12). Anti-war protesters tell Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'AUKUS out of Asia'. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2023-09-12). Hangzhou Asian Games: victory bouquet boasts exquisite craftsmanship. ecns.cn The victory ceremony bouquet for the 19th Asian Games was revealed in late August.

ecns.cn (2023-09-12). Hangzhou dressed up for upcoming Asian Games. ecns.cn Hangzhou is ready to welcome the 19th Asian Games, which is set to commence on September 23 and will conclude on October 8.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-12). Fiftieth anniversary of Fidel Castro's first visit to India. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) These days mark the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's first visit to India, a historic event to strengthen relations between Cuba and this country.

HASAN (2023-09-12). Elevate Your Earnings: Online Opportunities in Pakistan. indybay.org Online shopping, sometimes known as e-commerce, has completely changed how individuals acquire goods and services. It entails making online purchases from the convenience of one's home or from any location with an internet connection. Online shopping offers convenience, a large selection of options, and the chance to read reviews and compare costs before making a purchase. The use of online platforms and marketplaces by customers to fulfill their purchasing needs has grown in popularity in recent years. The ease of browsing and purchasing, the availability of safe payment methods, and doorstep delivery are some o…

IEC (2023-09-12). Friday 9/15: Free Iran's Political Prisoners Now! indybay.org The Pedestrian Bridge over Geary Blvd @ Webster, near Japantown…

Angela (2023-09-12). Saturday 9/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

teleSUR, odr, SH (2023-09-12). Siria y Jordania apuestan por ampliar la cooperación turística. telesurtv.net El representante de la delegación jordana aseveró que el encuentro es un mensaje de apertura para el establecimiento de lazos entre comerciantes y empresarios sirios.

teleSUR, SH (2023-09-12). Supremo israelí revisará recursos contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net La audiencia del TS llega tras una nueva jornada de protestas en favor de la intervención del Tribunal para impedir la reforma judicial.

infobrics (2023-09-11). Grigoryan risks Armenia's sovereignty by changing alliances when Azerbaijan threatens war. infobrics.org Armenia is strengthening NATO influence in the Caucasus by hosting exercises with US…

infobrics (2023-09-11). On Brink of Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Many Nigerians were expressing what they called "worry" and "sadness" that Nigeria was not admitted into BRICS, the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa that just ended its summit meeting in Johannesburg…

Matt Agorist (2023-09-11). US Admits to Sending Radioactive Weapons to Ukraine that Left Thousands of Iraqi Babies Deformed. globalresearch.ca

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-09-11). Biden Announces Deal Connecting Europe And West And South Asia. popularresistance.org US President Joe Biden announced a multinational rail and ports deal linking Europe, West Asia, and South Asia on 9 September at a gathering on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi. | The deal, known as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), comes as the White House seeks to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Russia and Iran's North-South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) by pitching Washington as an alternative partner and investor for developing countries. | A memorandum of understanding for the deal was signed by the European Union, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emi…

Staff (2023-09-11). Headlines for September 11, 2023. democracynow.org 6.8-Magnitude Quake Kills 2,500+ in Morocco as Rescuers Struggle to Reach Remote Areas, African Union Joins G20; U.S., EU, India Unveil Alternative to China's "Belt and Road", In Vietnam, Biden Denies Strengthening Ties with Vietnam Is an Effort to "Contain" China, Dutch Police Detain 2,400, Unleash Water Cannons on Massive Climate Protest, Activists Confront Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer over Climate Crisis Hypocrisy, Airstrike in Khartoum Kills 40+ Civilians Amid Ongoing Fighting Between Sudanese Army and RSF, At Least 4 Die as Fighting Resumes Between Rival Groups in Palestinian Ref…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-11). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au

WSWS (2023-09-11). Sri Lankan government moves to impose draconian media laws and Anti-Terrorism Bill. wsws.org When enacted, the main target of these repressive measures, will be workers, youth and the rural masses seeking a way to defeat Wickremesinghe's IMF-dictated austerity measures.

Prof. Juan Cole (2023-09-11). Former Head of Israel's Mossad: Israel Is an Apartheid State with the 'KKK' in Government and "Antisemitic" Policies Toward Palestinians. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-11). G20 Aesthetics: Modi's Brutal Delhi Facelift. libya360.wordpress.com Dr. Binoy Kampmark Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi really wanted to make an impression for his guests and dignitaries, and coarse realities would simply not do. The occasion of the G20 summit presented him with a chance to give the city an aggressive touch-up, touching up a good number of its residents along the way, not to…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-09-11). The Twisted Israeli Logic of Murdering Palestinian Children. mintpressnews.com

ecns.cn (2023-09-11). China eyes more ties with Central Asia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that China-Central Asia cooperation "has much to achieve and will achieve much" under the new circumstances.

Karsten Riise (2023-09-11). The New IMEC Eurasian Rail Corridor Will Contribute to Enhancing China's "Belt and Road" globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-09-11). China's security authorities disclose details of a U.S. meritorious medal-awarded spy. ecns.cn China's national security authorities on Monday released details about the case of John Shing-Wan Leung, who holds permanent residency in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and a U.S. passport, and was sentenced to life in prison on espionage charges.

ecns.cn (2023-09-11). Flight CA403 fire caused by mechanical engine failure: Air China. ecns.cn Air China stated on Monday that the fire involving flight CA403 during the landing at Singapore Changi Airport was caused by mechanical engine failure.

Editor (2023-09-11). Washington's expanding military footprint on China's doorsteps. mronline.org A series of announcements by the US reflect its large and still growing military presence across Asia-Pacific, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. Together, they reflect a continued and increasingly desperate desire by Washington to encircle and contain China.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-11). Anti-war protesters tell Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'AUKUS out of Asia'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-11). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2023-09-11). Hangzhou Asian Games embrace green, sustainable principles. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-09-11). Hangzhou conducts rehearsal for Asian Games opening ceremony. ecns.cn An all-element rehearsal for the opening ceremony was held on Saturday in Hangzhou. The 19th Asian Games will take place between Sept. 23 and Oct. 8.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-11). Brazilian President criticizes US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, and stated that Cuba is not a country of terrorists, India's news website Firstpost reported on Monday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-11). Cuban Parliament's Vice President visits Laos. plenglish.com Vientiane, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) The Vice President of the National People's Power National Assembly and the Council of State of Cuba, Ana María Mari Machado, kicked off a visit to Vientiane on Monday to strengthen interparliamentary relations between Cuba and Laos.

Jon Queally (2023-09-11). 'Furious' at Army Corps, tribe calls for public support to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline. nationofchange.org "The Corps' covering for the pipeline company's outrageous safety record and the reviewer's serious conflict of interest have now resulted in a failed effort," said Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire. "They need to start over with adult supervision."

Walden Bello (2023-09-11). Remembering Salvador Allende and the Chilean Counterrevolution. fpif.org When I heard that Salvador Allende won the Chilean presidential elections in September 1970 and sought to bring his country to socialism by peaceful means, I decided to do my doctoral dissertation on Chile. In May 1972, I went to take a crash course in Spanish in Cuernavaca in the Mexican state of Morelos, the birthplace of the legendary peasant leader Emiliano Zapata whose life had been made into a movie starring Marlon Brando that I had seen and liked as a teenager. After three weeks, I felt that the course had substantially improved the rudimentary Spanish I had from high school in the Philippines. So, I flew…

ecsorinoco (2023-09-11). For Second Time in Two Days, SDF Announces 'End' to Battles with Syrian Arab Tribes. orinocotribune.com The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) This was the According…

Steven Sahiounie (2023-09-11). U.S. Sponsored Kurdish SDF Forces Battle with Arab Tribes in Eastern Syria. U.S Withdrawal from Syria? globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-09-11). PLA hospital ship concludes visit to Timor-Leste. ecns.cn The "Peace Ark" headed for home after completing the Harmonious Mission 2023 in Timor-Leste on Sunday.

IEC (2023-09-11). Friday 9/15: Free Iran's Political Prisoners Now! indybay.org The Pedestrian Bridge over Geary Blvd @ Webster, near Japantown…

Angela (2023-09-11). Saturday 9/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Connor Freeman (2023-09-11). Iran, US Prisoner Swap and Funds Release Imminent in Qatari-Mediated Deal. news.antiwar.com As the result of a deal made possible by at least eight rounds of shuttle diplomacy mediated by Doha, the US and Iran may soon be conducting a prisoner swap. This agreement will additionally see $6 billion in previously frozen funds belonging to Iran transferred to banks in Qatar, where that money will be spent …

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-11). Aspirante presidencial mexicana llama a continuar ideales de AMLO. telesurtv.net La ex jefa de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México recibió este domingo su acreditación como coordinadora nacional de defensa de la transformación…

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-11). La India entrega la presidencia del G20 a Brasil. telesurtv.net "Felicito al presidente brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva y le entrego el mazo de la presidencia", dijo Modi en la ceremonia de clausura de la cumbre del G20.

TASS (2023-09-10). West rigs global university ratings, drains away talents from Asia. tass.com This was stated by the director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin…

TASS (2023-09-10). Grand Prix of Kazan Muslim Film Festival goes to contestant from Iran. tass.com On September 5-9, the 19th Kazan International Muslim Film Festival was held in the capital of Tatarstan…

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-09-10). India anuncia que se alcanzó el consenso en cumbre del G20. telesurtv.net El contenido del texto no ha sido publicado y se desconocen los términos y el vocabulario en el que acordaron los líderes.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-10). Gobierno de India da la bienvenida a la Unión Africana al G20. telesurtv.net "Me gustaría dar la bienvenida al presidente de la Unión Africana como miembro oficial del G20", dijo Modi en la apertura de la cumbre.

Robert Hunziker (2023-09-09). Japan's Insane Immoral Illegal Radioactive Dumping. dissidentvoice.org Storage tanks for radioactive water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters) Japan cannot possibly outlive the atrocity of dumping radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. In fact, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is an example of how nuclear meltdowns negatively impact the entire world, as its toxic wastewater travels across the …

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). NATO Chief Says No Indication Russia Intended to Hit Bloc in Strikes Near Danube. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO has no indication that Russia intended to hit the alliance in light of the recent strikes on Ukraine's Danube ports, close to the Romanian border, and fresh drone debris found on the NATO member's soil, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in New Delhi for G20 Summit. sputnikglobe.com The 18th top-level G20 summit, chaired by India, is held in New Delhi on September 9-10. The leaders of the G20 countries and nine other states – Bangladesh, Egypt, Spain, Mauritius, Nigeria, the Netherlands, the UAE, Oman and Singapore – have been invited to attend.

People's Dispatch. (2023-09-09). G20 Summit Set To Begin In New Delhi; Faultlines Among Members Widen. popularresistance.org The 18th G20 summit is set to open in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday, September 9. The two-day summit of the grouping would be the first to be held in India and is being keenly watched due to disagreements among member states on several economic and geopolitical issues. | The G20 consists of some of the world's 20 largest economies, including 19 countries and the European Union (EU). Apart from the members, 11 more countries have been invited as guests, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria, and the UAE. The meeting will also be attended by representatives of different international organizations —…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). G20 Declaration on Ukraine a 'Blow to Western Countries'. sputnikglobe.com The declaration of the G20 summit in India was a blow to the West, a British business newspaper reports, adding that this highlights the lack of global consensus in support of Kiev.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Report: White House Scolded Hillary Clinton for Asking Ukraine for Help With Afghan Exit. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reportedly scolded former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to help evacuate Afghan women during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

WSWS (2023-09-09). As Ukraine offensive collapses, US tries to drum up support for war at G20. wsws.org The G20 summit convened Friday in New Delhi, India, against the backdrop of the debacle of Ukraine's offensive and a deepening economic, political and social crisis of American capitalism.

en.mehrnews (2023-09-09). Russia summons Armenia's envoy over unfriendly steps. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Russia has summoned Armenia's ambassador to Moscow following a number of unwelcome gestures by Yerevan, including its announcement of joint war games with the United States.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Vietnam on a Diplomatic Tightrope: Can Biden Align Hanoi Against China? sputnikglobe.com President Joe Biden is set to arrive in Hanoi on Sunday, with Vietnam and the US reportedly planning to sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership agreement" of a kind similar to one the Asian nation already has with China and Russia. What can be expected from Biden's trip? Sputnik reached out to a veteran expert in regional affairs for details.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Kim Jong Un, Daughter Attend North Korea's 75th Anniversary Military Parade. sputnikglobe.com The Founding Day military parade was the third such event staged this year in North Korea. In July, the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement in the 1950-1953 Korean War was also marked by solemn celebrations, with a Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attending at the invitation of the North Korean Defense Ministry.

TASS (2023-09-09). Developing Russia-North Korea ties in line with ensuring regional security — Putin. tass.com Putin also pointed out that the Soviet Union was the first to recognize the new sovereign state…

TASS (2023-09-09). Kurds capture one of IS leaders in Syria's Raqqa. tass.com According to the agency, Kurdish fighters jumped from US Air Force helicopters and landed near the house where one of the leaders of the extremist group Islamic State (IS, outlawed in Russia) Abu Amir was hiding…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-09). Russia and Tajikistan in favor of strengthening bilateral ties. plenglish.com Dushambe, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the leader of Tajikistan, Emomali Rakhmon, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic, the press service of the Tajik head of state reported.

MEE staff (2023-09-09). Lebanon: Three killed in fresh Palestinian clashes in Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp. middleeasteye.net Lebanon: Three killed in fresh Palestinian clashes in Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp | Unresolved case of Fatah commander's killing in July triggers new round of fighting between rival groups | Sat, 09/09/2023 – 14: 51 | Paramedics evacuate injured woman from a government hospital in Sidon on 9 September 2023 following renewed clashes at Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp (AFP) | Three people were killed as clashes…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-09). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-09). Syria approves new investments. plenglish.com Of these projects, two have entered the production phase and include a plant for processing, preserving and packaging fruits and vegetables, which offers 60 jobs, while the second is a complex for poultry breeding and meat production, and offers 17 opportunities. labor. | According to what was announced by the Council, 64 projects have been implemented so far under Investment Law number 18 of 2021, and they offer 5,149 jobs. | In May 2021, Syria passed a law that encourages establishing projects that contribute to the reconstruction of the country and the achievement of economic development. | The legislation enc…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-09). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

WSWS (2023-09-09). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE holds memorial meeting in Jaffna to honour Wije Dias. wsws.org About 50 people, including workers, farmers, fishermen, youth and students attended the Weerasingham Hall meeting in Jaffna…

Yasir Alshareefy (2023-09-09). Correspondence] The promise of peace talks for Yemen's health-care system. thelancet.com The possibility of peace in Yemen presents a glimmer of hope for the country's beleaguered health-care system, which has been gravely impacted by years of conflict that first began in 2014. Hospitals and clinics have been destroyed, medical supplies and equipment are scarce, and health-care workers are struggling to provide care during the violence.1 In addition to the collapsed health-care system, Yemen is in the middle of a famine that has resulted in one of the highest current rates of child malnutrition globally.

Maha Hilal, Scheer Post. (2023-09-09). 22 Years Of Drone Warfare And No End In Sight. popularresistance.org That's what a young Pakistani boy named Zubair told members of Congress at a hearing on drones in October 2013. That hearing was during the Obama years at a time when the government had barely even acknowledged that an American drone warfare program existed. | Two years earlier, however, a Muslim cleric, Anwar Al-Awlaki and his 16-year-old son Abdulrahman, both American citizens, were killed by U.S. drone strikes in Yemen just weeks apart. Asked to comment on Abdulrahman's killing, Obama campaign senior adviser Robert Gibbs said: "I would suggest that you should have a far more responsible father if they are trul…

Ali Abunimah (2023-09-09). Why is the archbishop of Canterbury denying apartheid? electronicintifada.net Top British government cleric grotesquely cites Desmond Tutu in defense of Israel.

ecns.cn (2023-09-09). 19th Asian Games torch relay begins in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games officially started near the West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Friday. "ÄÄ…

TASS (2023-09-09). China willing to strengthen 'strategic exchanges' with North Korea — Xi Jinping. tass.com Xi Jinping also recalled his repeated meetings with Kim Jong-un and the close communication between them…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-09-09). Sri Lankan president to visit Cuba next week. plenglish.com Colombo, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave next week for Cuba to participate in the upcoming Summit of the Group of 77 (G77) plus China, a journalistic source confirmed.

ecns.cn (2023-09-09). Australia aims for steady ties, premier told. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang was assured on Thursday by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a meeting on the sidelines of the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, that Canberra wants to build a stable and constructive relationship with China.

ecns.cn (2023-09-09). Diplomats marvel at changes as Asian Games beckon. ecns.cn Arriving in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Abrao dos Santos, ambassador of Timor-Leste to China, was deeply impressed by the tremendous changes he had witnessed.

ecns.cn (2023-09-09). BRI hailed as balanced, mutually beneficial path. ecns.cn He said that China and Central Asia are friendly neighbors, who will work together under the BRI framework and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind under the strategic guidance of leaders from China and Central Asian countries.in Kazakhstan, has blossomed into a 'flower of friendship', and is bearing the fruits of mutual benefits and a win-win approach."

ecns.cn (2023-09-09). Hong Kong fights record-breaking rainfall caused by typhoon. ecns.cn A record-breaking rain caused by Typhoon Haikui deluged China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Friday, causing widespread flooding, submerging streets and disrupting public traffic. All schools were suspended on Friday, the Hong Kong government said. "ÄÄ…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-09). Anti-war protesters tell Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'AUKUS out of Asia'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-09). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-09). Interview: Struggle for democracy in Thailand divides generations. greenleft.org.au

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-09-09). 9/11 ANALYSIS: From Reagan's Al Qaeda Sponsored War on Afghanistan to George W. Bush's 9/11. globalresearch.ca Osama bin Laden was recruited by the CIA in 1979. The US spent millions of dollars to supply Afghan schoolchildren with textbooks filled with violent images and militant Islamic teachings.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-09-09). Women's Rights in Afghanistan: "Before" and "After" America's Destructive Wars. globalresearch.ca

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Armenia Ready to Hold Urgent Top-Level Talks With Azerbaijan Amid Border Tensions. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his readiness to hold emergency talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to de-escalate the tense situation on the border between the two countries, Pashinyan's office said on Saturday.

TASS (2023-09-09). Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry accuses Armenia of aggravating situation in Karabakh. tass.com Armenia is rudely interfering in the internal affairs of the country, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-09). Argentine president celebrated the incorporation of the UA to the G20. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine president, Alberto Fernández, celebrated today in India the incorporation of the African Union (AU) to the G20 and expressed his wishes that the same thing happen with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-09). Summary of a busy day at G20 Summit in India. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The African Union as a full member of the Group of Twenty (G20) and the approval of the Delhi Declaration stood out today in a busy first day of the bloc's Summit in the Indian capital.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Modi Announces Inclusion of African Union to G20 as Permanent Member. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the inclusion of the African Union to the G20 as a permanent member during the first session of the G20 leaders' summit in New Delhi.

TASS (2023-09-09). G20 Summit kicks off in India. tass.com The theme of the summit, hosted by India, is "One Earth, One Family, One Future"

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-09). African Union becomes a full member of the G20. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Summit of the Group of Twenty (G20) with the announcement of the inclusion of the African Union as a full member of the bloc.

en.mehrnews (2023-09-09). US, UK, Israel sinister triangle to hatch plots against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the United States, Britain and Israel remain engaged in subversive plots against the Islamic Republic, 45 years after supporting a deadly crackdown in the country.

en.mehrnews (2023-09-09). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on September 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, September 9.

en.mehrnews (2023-09-09). Iran enjoy superior air defense capabilities in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri says that it is an undeniable fact that Iran's armed forces possess superior air defense capabilities in the region.

en.mehrnews (2023-09-09). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on September 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, September 9.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). North Korea's 75th Anniversary Military Parade. sputnikglobe.com The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was established on September 9, 1948, and since then, the date has been celebrated annually in the country as a state holiday.

TASS (2023-09-09). North Korea celebrates 75th anniversary of Day of Foundation of Republic. tass.com Days before the holiday, the North Korean leader began receiving telegrams from foreign colleagues from various regions of the world…

WSWS (2023-09-09). Blacklisted in the US, Woody Allen, Roman Polanski receive standing ovations at Venice Film Festival. wsws.org The overwhelmingly positive reaction to Allen and Polanski, along with Luc Besson, indicates that it is becoming increasingly difficult for the upper middle class layers behind the #MeToo campaign to maintain their slanders and misrepresentations.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-09). Rabies vaccine airdropped in Finland. plenglish.com The rabies vaccines come in the form of briquettes with an edible mass to attract animals, with which authorities are trying to curb the spread of the disease nationwide. | According to the source, the vaccines will be dropped from aircraft in Ilomantsi, Virolahti, and the southern coast, from the eastern border to Pyhtà§à§. | Rabies is a deadly, particularly dangerous, and naturally infectious disease transmitted by the saliva, through bites, of infected animals.

Against the Current Editors (2023-09-09). Palestine and Empire. internationalviewpoint.org

en.mehrnews (2023-09-09). Tehran derby likely to be held in Doha: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams will likely be held in Doha, Qatar.

TASS (2023-09-09). International coalition created 23 dangerous situations in skies over Syria in one day. tass.com In the Al-Tanf area, 12 violations were recorded per day…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). Chinese Vessels Escort US, Canadian Warships in Taiwan Strait. sputnikglobe.com BEIJING (Sputnik) – The Chinese armed forces on Saturday escorted one US and one Canadian warships passing through the Taiwan Strait, People's Liberation Army (PLA) spokesman Shi Yi said, adding that the escort had been carried out in accordance with law and regulations.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-09). The Daunting Physics of 'Bidenomics'. sputnikglobe.com Unemployment is low—lower than at any time since the Vietnam War. Real wages are increasing. Inflation, voters' top concern for the last several years, is slowing.

Yumna Khabir (2023-09-09). Correspondence] Pakistan's economic and health crisis: calls for urgent action. thelancet.com Pakistan is experiencing one of the worst inflation rates in its history. The response by the outgoing Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's Government to the International Monetary Fund's (IMFs) conditions, including the devaluation of the Pakistani rupee and increases in fuel prices, has exacerbated the situation. Those on low incomes have been hit the hardest by economic difficulties, with many experiencing job losses and reduced earnings. As a result, they have had to cut back on the amount and quality of food they can afford, seek out less expensive transportation options, and work multiple jobs to make ends meet.

IEC (2023-09-09). Friday 9/15: Free Iran's Political Prisoners Now! indybay.org The Pedestrian Bridge over Geary Blvd @ Webster, near Japantown…

Angela (2023-09-09). Saturday 9/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Editor (2023-09-09). The twisted Israeli logic of murdering Palestinian children, and what can we do to stop it? mronline.org The problem for Palestinians is not just that of Israel's violence, but also the lack of international will to hold Israel accountable.

ecns.cn (2023-09-09). Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay: Culturally profound and high-tech empowered. ecns.cn With only about two weeks until the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games, the torch relay, a major pre-opening ceremony, officially commenced on Friday morning at Yongjin Park Square near the iconic West Lake.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-09-09). Hong Kong sufre precipitaciones pluviales sin precedentes. telesurtv.net Estas intensas lluvias, se producen tras los dos tifones que han azotado Hong Kong en las últimas dos semanas, Saola y Haikui.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-09-09). India anuncia que se alcanzó el consenso en cumbre del G20. telesurtv.net El contenido del texto no ha sido publicado y se desconocen los términos y el vocabulario en el que acordaron los líderes.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-09-09). Líderes del G20 llegan a capital india para celebrar cumbre. telesurtv.net Este viernes está previsto el arribo presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, el cual sostendrá en la propia jornada una reunión con el Primer Ministro de la India, Narendra Modi.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-09). Gobierno de India da la bienvenida a la Unión Africana al G20. telesurtv.net "Me gustaría dar la bienvenida al presidente de la Unión Africana como miembro oficial del G20", dijo Modi en la apertura de la cumbre.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-09-09). Represión israelí deja tres palestinos heridos en Kafr Qaddoum. telesurtv.net Al menos tres personas resultaron heridas por balas de acero recubiertas de goma utilizadas por los soldados israelíes.

Daniel Warner (2023-09-08). Do Geezers Run the World? Should They? counterpunch.org The leading contenders for the United States presidency are 77 and 80-years old. The leaders of the emerging BRICS countries are: 77 (Luiz Inácio da Silva of Brazil), 71 (Vladimir Putin of Russia), 73 (Narendra Modi of India), 70 (Xi Jinping of China), 71 (Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa). The Turkish leader, Recep Erdoƒüan, is

Richard D. Wolff (2023-09-08). Economic Growth in G7 Versus BRICS: A Reality Check. counterpunch.org In the United Kingdom, the BBC prepared and published data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in January about different nations' growth forecasts for 2023 and 2024. The BBC foregrounded some really bad news for the UK. Of nine major industrial economies—the G7 (the U.S., Canada, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, and Canada), plus Russia, and China—the UK

TASS (2023-09-08). Turkey looks at BRICS with great interest — Russian diplomat. tass.com The expansion of BRICS came as a sensation that "made the group's common voice far louder," Dmitry Birichevsky said…

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). First phase of Fukushima water release to end on Sep 11. channelnewsasia.com

Robert Hunziker (2023-09-08). Japan's Insane Immoral, Illegal Radioactive Dumping. counterpunch.org Japan cannot possibly outlive the atrocity of dumping radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. In fact, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is an example of how nuclear meltdowns negatively impact the entire world, as its toxic wastewater travels across the world in ocean currents. The dumping of stored toxic wastewater from the meltdown in 2011

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). Some 150 Japanese Residents File Lawsuit to Halt Fukushima Water Release – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 150 residents of several Japanese prefectures, including Fukushima and Miyagi, filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit on Friday to stop the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP), Japanese media reported.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). North Korea Launches New 'Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea launched a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine," capable of launching an underwater nuclear attack to strengthen Pyongyang's nuclear deterrence.

TASS (2023-09-08). North Korea floats out new sub carrying tactical nuclear weapons. tass.com According to the report, it was the country's first submarine carrying tactical nuclear weapons…

TASS (2023-09-08). North Korea set to fit all its submarines with tactical nuclear weapons. tass.com According to Kim Jong-un, his country "has a plan to transform all large submarines into attack submarines fitted with tactical nuclear weapons"

TASS (2023-09-08). New North Korean submarine to terrify enemies even if not nuclear-powered — Kim Jong Un. tass.com South Korea's Unification Ministry condemned the "futile" development of armaments by the North…

Staff (2023-09-08). Headlines for September 8, 2023. democracynow.org Oxfam Says G20 Leaders Are Falling Drastically Short on Climate Action , Hong Kong Flooded as 6 Inches of Rain Falls in One Hour, 380 Remain Missing in Hawaii a Month After Wildfires Scorched Lahaina, Amid Record Heat in D.C., Protesters at White House Demand Biden Declare Climate Emergency , Climate Protesters Disrupt U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Amid Searing Heat, Spectator Ejected from US Open After Shouting Nazi Slogan at German Player, NATO Head Says Ukrainian Counteroffensive Making "Gradual" Progress , New Book Says Elon Musk Intervened to Thwart Attack by Ukraine on Russian-Occupied Crimea, Nor…

TASS (2023-09-08). Turkey intensifies contacts on grain deal ahead of G20 summit. tass.com "Discussions on the issue, and on paths to Ukrainian settlement in general, will continue at the Kiev-Ankara level," the source said…

unitedEditor (2023-09-08). Ukraine, Africa and Europe's fateful choice. unitedworldint.com The approach that the Ukraine conflict has been instigated by the US to detach Europe from Russia and, thus Asia, is gaining wider acceptance day by day. The US, by stirring turmoil in Ukraine, a convergence point of Europe and Asia, aimed in the short term to hinder Eurasian integration and in the long-term China's …

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Blinken hails Ukraine's 'extraordinary resilience'. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Russian strikes kill 4, injure dozens in Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-09-08). 'Putin again failed to show up for G20, but we'll show up with support for Ukraine': Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit. firstpost.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak landed in New Delhi on Friday for the G20 Summit. Ahead of his maiden visit to India after assuming office last year, UK Prime Minister's Office (PMO) released a poster showing their PM with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and had "Global Food Security" written on it, highlighting London's focus at the Delhi summit. | Re-posting…

themoscowtimes (2023-09-08). Russia FM Lavrov Arrives in India for G20 Summit — Broadcast. themoscowtimes.com Putin is not attending — or even planning to make a video address at — the G20 in India, with relations between Moscow and many members of the bloc fraught over the Ukraine war.

TASS (2023-09-08). G7 presses India for reflecting its approaches to Ukraine in G20 documents — Russian MFA. tass.com "India rejected the West's demands for inviting Ukraine to the meetings on this platform, thus preventing the United States and its allies from reducing to nothing with their opportunistic considerations the tangible practical achievements of New Delhi's one-year presidency," the ministry noted…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). Moscow Blasts Arrest of Sputnik Armenia Reporter as Aimed at Harming Russia-Armenia Ties. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Forces that are interested in sowing hatred and fear between Armenia and Russia are behind the provocation involving the detention of Sputnik Armenia columnist Ashot Gevorgyan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

TASS (2023-09-08). Pro-Russian blogger, Sputnik Armenia reporter detained for 72 hours. tass.com Investigators suspect Badalyan and Gevorkyan of illegal possession of arms. Local media reported that weapons had allegedly been found in their car…

TASS (2023-09-08). Information space of Armenia trending toward negative coverage of Russia — diplomat. tass.com "No doubt, this contradicts the traditionally friendly communication between the two peoples," Maria Zakharova said…

TASS (2023-09-08). Number of pro-Western media targeting to discredit Russia growing in Armenia — diplomat. tass.com "Unfortunately, there are certain Armenian media outlets that go beyond mere criticism, but openly besmirch our common mechanisms for interstate cooperation," Maria Zakharova added…

TASS (2023-09-08). Attempts to fuel animosity between Russia, Armenia unacceptable, Russian diplomat says. tass.com According to Maria Zakharova, putting leading Russian media executives and political analysts on a list of "undesirable" people for expressing their private views, "seriously undermines cooperation between Russia and Armenia, especially in the media space"

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Differences and tensions between G20 countries cast doubt over agreement on joint declaration at India summit. channelnewsasia.com United States President Joe Biden will be attending this year's summit in the Indian capital of New Delhi, but his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have both notably opted to skip it.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Harris says North Korea military support for Russia would be 'huge mistake'. channelnewsasia.com

TASS (2023-09-08). Russia, Bangladesh agree to intensify bilateral contacts in all areas — Lavrov. tass.com The Russian foreign minister pointed out that Bangladesh is Russia's "good and long-standing partner" in South Asia, adding that the relations between the two countries have been built upon "principles of friendship, equality and mutual respect" over the course of over half a century…

FP Staff (2023-09-08). G20 Summit in Delhi: How Xi Jinping's absence will be advantageous for Joe Biden. firstpost.com US President Joe Biden will be arriving in New Delhi on Friday evening for the much-awaited G20 Summit 2023 under India's Presidency while China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin will be skipping the event. | The absence of Xi at the high-profile G20 Summit will be advantageous for Biden. While the US President said he was "disappointed" at the Chinese President's absence as China's economy wobbles creates a narrow opening for Washington to reshape the agenda of a political club it has struggled to corral. | Biden is visiting India for the G20 Summit with an offer for the "Global South". Armed with cash for t…

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-09-08). Japan's Moon Sniper: JAXA has a bag of clever tricks to ensure SLIM module's successful landing. firstpost.com In an effort to recover from past challenges and strengthen its space program, Japan launched the "Moon Sniper" mission last Thursday, shortly after India's remarkable lunar achievement with the Chandrayaan-3 mission. | So far only the United States, Russia, China, and India have had prosperous lunar landings to date. Because of this, Japan's mission is imbued with great optimism and noteworthy technological progress. | Japan for its part, has really crafted its lunar lander with expertise to give it the best chance of a successful landing. It wouldn't be far-fetched to say that like ISRO's Chandrayaan-3, JAXA's…

TASS (2023-09-08). Press review: India to host G20 bigs and Africa's 'coup belt' hitting Paris where it hurts. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 8th…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-08). Prime Minister of Bangladesh receives Russian Foreign Minister. plenglish.com The diplomat reported on Telegram that Lavrov discussed bilateral, regional and global issues with Hasina, and later paid tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation. | Zakharova recalled that Lavrov's two-day working visit to Bangladesh is the first by a Russian foreign minister to Bangladesh. | Lavrov met with his counterpart, Abul Kalam Abdul Momen, with whom he discussed the prospects for the future development of bilateral relations, and exchanged views on the latest regional and international issues. | The Foreign Minister arrived in Dacca, the capital of Bangladesh, from Jakarta, Indonesia,…

themoscowtimes (2023-09-08). Russians in Pyongyang in Fresh Signs of Border Opening. themoscowtimes.com The visits come as speculation mounts that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss arms deals.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). Chinese Vice Premier to Attend Eastern Economic Forum in Move to Boost Russia Ties. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed on Friday that China's State Council Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing would be participating in the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) hosted by the Russian city of Vladivostok.

TASS (2023-09-08). Around 40 ships to transport grain from Russia to Turkey — Sabah. tass.com The grain will be delivered to private flour mills in Turkey…

TASS (2023-09-08). Turkey's imports from Russia total $28.3 bln in January-July — statistical institute. tass.com It is also reported that in July Russia was the second-largest supplier to Turkey after China with supplies of goods and services from China and Russia worth $4.6 bln and $3.65 bln, respectively…

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Singapore's upgraded F-16 fighter jets now armed with Python-5 missiles. channelnewsasia.com The Israeli-made short-range air-to-air missiles have an "exceptional kill probability and excellent resistance to countermeasures".

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Serbia beat Canada, return to World Cup final. channelnewsasia.com

Mohammad Ayesh (2023-09-08). Arabic press review: Tens of thousands of Libyans expelled from their homes. middleeasteye.net Arabic press review: Tens of thousands of Libyans expelled from their homes | Meanwhile, Yemenis are forced to skip meals as prices soar, and Jordanian refugees face severe funding shortages | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 13: 18 | People gather along the promenade in Libya's second city of Benghazi on 26 March 2023 (AFP) | Libyans expelled from homes by Haftar: | A new report by UN experts s…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-08). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Celebrating 70 years of the Fifty Fathoms: A collaboration by Blancpain and Swatch. channelnewsasia.com There are five colours to choose from for this Blancpain and Swatch collaboration.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Blancpain x Swatch collaboration will drop on Sep 9. channelnewsasia.com The non-limited collection will comprise five mechanical watches that draw inspiration from the ocean.

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-09-08). India Semicon: Foxconn, STMicroelectronics planning to build semiconductor plant in India. firstpost.com Foxconn Technology Group is joining forces with STMicroelectronics NV in a collaborative effort to establish a semiconductor factory in India, as they seek government support to enhance their presence in the South Asian nation. | The companies, Taiwan's Foxconn and Franco-Italian STMicro, are in the process of seeking state assistance for the construction of a 40-nanometer chip plant. People familiar with the matter, who preferred to remain anonymous since the plan has not been made public, have confirmed this development. It's worth noting that these 40-nanometer chips are employed in a wide range of application…

Sohini Sarkar (2023-09-08). G20 Summit: India's presidency will lead to transformative change that world needs, says UN chief Guterres. firstpost.com In India for the crucial G20 meetings, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday said that he hoped India's presidency of the influential grouping would eventually lead to the kind of transformative change that the world so desperately needs. | He also underscored India's repeated commitments that it would act on the behalf of the Global South and its determination to pursue the development agenda not only in the Asian region but also in collaboration with the developing nations of the world. | "Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to India for the warm welcome and my hope that India's presid…

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-08). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

Tom Conway (2023-09-08). How Union Workers Are Fighting for a Life Outside of the Mill. counterpunch.org She only wanted a few hours at her dying mother's bedside. But the woman's bosses at Twin Rivers Paper in Madawaska, Maine, lacked all decency and forced her to the mill on overtime even though it was her day off. About an hour and a half into the mandatory shift, the woman's mother died. She

Norman Solomon (2023-09-08). How 9/11 Bred a "War on Terror" from Hell. counterpunch.org The day after the U.S. government began routinely bombing faraway places, the lead editorial in the New York Times expressed some gratification. Nearly four weeks had passed since 9/11, the newspaper noted, and America had finally stepped up its "counterattack against terrorism" by launching airstrikes on al-Qaeda training camps and Taliban military targets in Afghanistan. "It was

Roger McKenzie (2023-09-08). Former Israeli spy chief admits government enforcing apartheid against Palestinians. peoplesworld.org The former head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency said Wednesday that Israel is enforcing an apartheid system in the occupied West Bank. Tamir Pardo joins a growing list of retired officials to have concluded that Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amounts to apartheid, a reference to the system of racial separation …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-09-08). Children in Police Watch Houses: A Nasty Queensland Experiment. asia-pacificresearch.com

Staff (2023-09-08). Palestine Death Log: August, 2023. youtube.com Israel killed at least 19 Palestinians, including 6 children, in August 2023. MintPress will continue to record Palestinian deaths at the hands of the Israeli occupation each month. Support independent watchdog journalism! www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…

People's Health Dispatch. (2023-09-08). Health Activists Reveal Big Pharma's Covid-19 Vaccine Heist In South Africa. popularresistance.org In August this year, a coalition of civil society organizations in South Africa, which includes the Health Justice Initiative (HJI) and the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM), achieved a remarkable breakthrough in the discussion surrounding COVID-19 vaccines. This milestone was reached after the Pretoria High Court issued an order instructing the Department of Health to disclose the contracts and proceedings of meetings pertaining to the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer, Janssen, the Serum Institute of India, and the public-private global health partnership Gavi.

TASS (2023-09-08). Experts from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America to attend Kherson Region elections. tass.com Marina Zakharova added that despite certain difficulties that complicated the election campaign in the region, observers representing public organizations and political parties noted the transparency and legitimacy of the process…

ecns.cn (2023-09-08). Australia aims for steady ties, premier told. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang was assured on Thursday by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in a meeting on the sidelines of the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, that Canberra wants to build a stable and constructive relationship with China.

ecns.cn (2023-09-08). Diplomats marvel at changes as Asian Games beckon. ecns.cn Arriving in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Abrao dos Santos, ambassador of Timor-Leste to China, was deeply impressed by the tremendous changes he had witnessed.

ecns.cn (2023-09-08). BRI hailed as balanced, mutually beneficial path. ecns.cn He said that China and Central Asia are friendly neighbors, who will work together under the BRI framework and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind under the strategic guidance of leaders from China and Central Asian countries.in Kazakhstan, has blossomed into a 'flower of friendship', and is bearing the fruits of mutual benefits and a win-win approach."

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Schools, subways disrupted as storm batters China's south. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Indonesia, China discuss boost to investment and trade. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). China slows fertiliser exports, raising industry concerns in India. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). China's Huawei launches Mate 60 Pro+ smartphone for presale. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). India discounts widest in seven weeks, China premiums bounce back. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Nanjing scraps home-buying curbs in China's latest property boost. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). PetroChina buys EV charging firm Potevio New Energy. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-09-08). Li urges Asia to focus on peaceful development. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for Asian countries, including members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, to focus on the overall interests of Asia's peaceful development and jointly address various risks and challenges in a bid to promote regional prosperity and stability.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-08). Anti-war protesters tell Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'AUKUS out of Asia'. greenleft.org.au

Nadda Osman (2023-09-08). Bahrain: Activist to travel home despite risk of imprisonment. middleeasteye.net

Susan Price (2023-09-08). West Papua: Liberation movement strengthens unity and solidarity with the people. greenleft.org.au At its recent summit, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) resolved to continue the independence struggle from inside West Papua and reaffirmed its demand that Indonesia lift its international media ban in the occupied territory, reports Susan Price.

Ragip Soylu (2023-09-08). Turkey seeks $950m damages against Iraq over KRG oil dispute. middleeasteye.net Turkey seeks $950m damages against Iraq over KRG oil dispute | Turkish interest calculations suggest Baghdad has to pay $950m to Ankara in ICC award that initially ruled $1.4bn in favour of Iraq | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 12: 15 | A worker checks the valve gears of pipes linked to oil tanks at Turkey's Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, which is run by state-owned Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (Reuters/File…

MEE staff (2023-09-08). Israel authorises three settler outposts in West Bank. middleeasteye.net Israel authorises three settler outposts in West Bank | The process turns the outposts into settlements recognised by the state of Israel, not the international community | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 19: 52 | Israeli soldiers and settlers in Halhoul village north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on 1 August 2023 (AFP) | The US has condemned Israel's decision to "legalise" three settler outposts in the occupi…

MEE staff (2023-09-08). Israel: Mossad reveals its Egyptian spy warned of Yom Kippur war 'tomorrow'. middleeasteye.net

MEE staff (2023-09-08). Israel not in compliance with visa waiver programme, Senate Democrats say. middleeasteye.net

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-08). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au

MEE staff (2023-09-08). Saudi Arabia tops 100 executions in 2023. middleeasteye.net Saudi Arabia tops 100 executions in 2023 | Amnesty International warns that death penalty is being used in 'grossly unfair trials' in Saudi Arabia | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 17: 54 | More than 1,000 death sentences have been carried out since King Salman assumed power in 2015 (AP/File photo) | The number of executions conducted by

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-08). Interview: Struggle for democracy in Thailand divides generations. greenleft.org.au

Ragip Soylu (2023-09-08). Why Turkey and Greece agreed to freeze the conflict and look to the future. middleeasteye.net Why Turkey and Greece agreed to freeze the conflict and look to the future | Ankara aims to normalise relations with the West and agreeing to disagree with Athens is low-hanging fruit | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 09: 50 | Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis leave following a press conference in Ankara, 5 September 2023 (Reuters) | When Turkish Foreign Minister…

MEE staff (2023-09-08). Turkey: Crypto boss sentenced to over 11,000 years in jail over money laundering. middleeasteye.net Turkey: Crypto boss sentenced to over 11,000 years in jail over money laundering | Faruk Fatih Ozer was arrested in Albania last year after disappearing in 2021 along with millions of dollars of user assets | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 12: 49 | Faruk Fatih Ozer, head of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, had been missing since 2021 after his company went offline before he was arrested in Albania last year (Screengr…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-08). Some 85 US Troops to Train With Armenian Forces in Military Drills Next Week. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Army said in a press release that some 85 US troops will train with 175 Armenian soldiers next week as part of the Eagle Partner joint military exercise.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-09-08). Schwab promotes the merging of state and corporate power at Asian Summit. expose-news.com Earlier this week, Klaus Schwab was given a platform at the ASEAN Summit, a meeting of Southeast Asian governments. He took the opportunity to promote the merging of state and corporate power. …

ecns.cn (2023-09-08). Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay: Culturally profound and high-tech empowered. ecns.cn With only about two weeks until the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games, the torch relay, a major pre-opening ceremony, officially commenced on Friday morning at Yongjin Park Square near the iconic West Lake.

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-09-08). Doctor uses pillow to 'euthanise' terminally ill woman in Belgium. firstpost.com A terminally ill Belgian woman, suffering from an incurable disease, was reportedly aided in ending her life using a pillow, as the previously administered lethal drugs failed to achieve the intended outcome. This information was revealed by Belgian media sources. | According to reports from Sud Info and RTL, in March 2022, a 36-year-old woman residing in the Oupeye area of Liege decided to undergo euthanasia due to her deteriorating health caused by terminal cancer. | Euthanasia, a legal practice in Belgium, involved a doctor and two nurses visiting the woman's home, where she lived with her husband and young da…

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Japan's Mount Fuji 'screaming' from too many tourists. channelnewsasia.com The high number of people climbing Mount Fuji has also increased the risk of accidents.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Japan PM Kishida set to reshuffle cabinet on Sep 13: Report. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Record rainfall causes flooding in Hong Kong days after typhoon. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). AI firm Brand Engagement Network to go public via SPAC deal: Report. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). EXPLAINER-What is in Huawei's new smartphone challenger to Apple? channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Faraday Future alleges "coordinated effort" to undermine valuation. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Imbue raises US$200 million at over US$1 billion valuation in AI funding boost. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). India's Tata Group set to announce AI partnership with Nvidia – source. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Marketmind: No Happy Friday feeling as gloom persists. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). US authorities interview Winklevoss over claims against DCG and its CEO: Report. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). WeWork begins to renegotiate leases globally, plans to exit 'unfit' locations. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). 5 things to know about Mackenyu, the Japanese breakout star of Netflix's One Piece. channelnewsasia.com The 26-year-old has gained acclaim for his portrayal of Roronoa Zoro in the live-action adaptation of One Piece.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Looking to start investing in wine? These experts tell you how. channelnewsasia.com Fine wine can be a lucrative investment class for any investor looking to diversify their investment, if you know how.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). CNA Explains: Why is Singapore at risk of a surge in dengue cases? channelnewsasia.com Following news that Singapore is at risk of a surge in dengue cases, CNA looks at what causes an outbreak to happen and why certain areas are more susceptible to dengue.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Road closures around Marina Centre, Padang area for F1 Singapore Grand Prix week. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). More homeowners engage home inspection firms to check new BTO flats for defects. channelnewsasia.com However, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) told CNA that the proportion of flat owners submitting feedback on defects has remained the same.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). PSP's Hazel Poa files motion to suspend Transport Minister S Iswaran from parliament amid CPIB probe. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Albania draw 1-1 against group leaders Czech Republic in Euro qualifier. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Early Dutch blitz sinks Greece. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Elliott files claim against Blue Skye in AC Milan sale dispute. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Embattled Germany coach Flick promises new playing style, high intensity. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). France maintain perfect record with Ireland win. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Gauff sticks up for activists after US Open protest. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Labuschagne gives selectors something to ponder. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Mitchell and Marchant desperate to grab second chances. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Pass master Eriksen guides Denmark to 4-0 win over San Marino. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Saudi spending in transfer window second only to Premier League. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Scotland at full strength for World Cup opener against Springboks. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira returns from history-making European adventure, sets sights on Asian Games. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). With singing and pool, Fiji relax ahead of 'brutal' Wales clash. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Georgia's EU candidacy depends on reform progress: Borrell. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). Greece launches rescue effort in flooded villages. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-08). At least 39 dead as cyclone hits Brazil's southernmost state. channelnewsasia.com

progressive.international (2023-09-08). Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World. progressive.international Kumari Jayawardena examines the emergence of feminist movements across Asia intertwined with broader national struggles.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-08). President of Argentina arrives in India for G20 Summit. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) President of Argentina Alberto Fernández arrived in India on Friday to participate in the Summit of the Group of 20 (G20), as a full member and one of the few representatives of Latin America in the bloc.

FP Staff (2023-09-08). G20: 'India has done in 6 years what would take 50': World Bank lauds India's digital public infrastructure. firstpost.com Lauding India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the World Bank has said that what the country has achieved in just six years would have otherwise taken about five decades. | Highlighted the key measures taken by the Modi government in shaping the Digital Public Infrastructure landscape, the World Bank document prepared ahead of the big G20 Summit in New Delhi stated that the country has developed some of the finest digital public goods infrastructure which could change lives the world over. UPI, Jan Dhan, Aadhar, ONDC, and CoWin are some of the examples. | Reacting to the report, PM Narendra Modi complimente…

FP Staff (2023-09-08). Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives in New Delhi for the G20 Summit. firstpost.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Delhi for the G20 summit scheduled to take place in the national capital on 9 and 10 September 2022. | Meloni was received by MoS for State for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje. | PM Modi to hold over 15 bilateral meetings with World leaders | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders. On 8th September, PM will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of Mauritius, Bangladesh and USA. On 9th September, in addition to the G20 meetings, PM will hold bilateral meetings with the UK, Japan, Germany and It…

FP Staff (2023-09-08). America keen to work with India after seeing ambition of its youth, says US official. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-09-08). Confident Indian side will come up with declaration that is win-win for all, says German envoy ahead of G20 Summit. firstpost.com German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Friday said that he is confident that the Indian side will come up with a common declaration that will be at least consented to by most of the G20 states. | Talking to ANI news agency, Ackermann said, "…This is the peak of a very successful and extremely impressive presidency. India has been like no other president before…It has elevated the G20 to the next level I think. 500 meetings all over India…My respect and admiration go out to the Indian protocols, to the Indian Sherpa, team, Amitabh Kant and the Indian Govt. I think they did a brilliant job. They did…

Newswire Editor (2023-09-08). Urgent Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels Ahead of G20 Summit. commondreams.org Ahead of the G20 meeting in New Delhi, India, Allie Rosenbluth, Oil Change International US Program Manager, said: "As decision makers gather at the G20 summit, the world is at a critical crossroads. World leaders are facing mounting pressure from UN Secretary-General António Guterres and people across the planet to phase out fossil fuels. Against the backdrop of record-breaking temperatures and severe flooding in New Delhi, the urgency for action has never been clearer. "President Biden claims to be a climate leader, but under his leadership the US has harmed communities across the globe by greenlighting foss…

SAM (2023-09-08). As The G20 Summit Opens, India Targets Climate Activists. progressivehub.net EMILY ATKIN AND ARIELLE SAMUELSON | HEATED…

TASS (2023-09-08). Lavrov meets with prime minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka. tass.com Lavrov begun his first visit to Bangladesh on Thursday…

M. Reza Behnam (2023-09-08). Iran Interrupted: Mossadegh, the Shah, Khomeini and the U.S. Press. counterpunch.org Journalism has often been called the first rough draft of history. If at all true, then American press coverage of Iran, which began in earnest 70 years ago, has never gotten past the incomplete, uninformed and inaccurate first draft version. Both Iranians and Americans have been victims of a distorted draft; distortions that have basically remained unchanged

Peoples Dispatch (2023-09-08). Gazan fishermen in dire straits amid attacks from Israeli forces and border closing. peoplesdispatch.org Gaza has been under a comprehensive land, sea and air blockade imposed by Israel since 2006, which has destroyed its economy and forced its over 2.3 million people to live in miserable conditions…

Lawrence Davidson (2023-09-08). The Downward Trajectory of Women's Rights. counterpunch.org The New York Times recently published an article on the status of women's rights in Israel. It is not a happy story. Despite Israel's feigned reputation as a "liberal democracy," the reality is that within its privileged Jewish population is a large number of religious zealots—the Ultra-Orthodox or Haredi Jews—seeking to reshape the state's culture

Angela (2023-09-08). Saturday 9/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

WSWS (2023-09-08). UN report reveals multidimensional social catastrophe in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The Sri Lankan economy contracted by 7.8 percent in 2022 with the destruction of half a million jobs, mainly concentrated in construction, transport, food and accommodation.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-09-08). Former US allies in Syria's north-east clash over control of region's oil resources. peoplesdispatch.org The presence of US troops in the country's north-east has been termed as occupation by the Syrian government, which accuses them of stealing the region's oil resources and backing anti-government forces to prolong the war in the country…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-08). Syria plans to sow three million hectares of wheat and barley. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform announced its plan to sow more than three million hectares with wheat and barley to meet the national needs of these two grains.

Revolution Books (2023-09-08). Sunday 9/17: An Evening of Poetry for the Mahsa Amini Uprising & the Heroic Political Prisoners in Iran. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-09-08). Hong Kong sufre caída de precipitaciones sin precedentes. telesurtv.net Estas intensas lluvias, se producen tras los dos tifones que han azotado Hong Kong en las últimas dos semanas, Saola y Haikui.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-09-08). Presidente argentino viaja a India para participar en cumbre del G20. telesurtv.net Está previsto que el mandatario participe junto a sus homólogos en las Sesiones Plenarias "Una Tierra" y "Una Familia", que se realizarán en el Bharat Mandapam.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-09-08). Líderes del G20 llegan a capital india para celebrar cumbre. telesurtv.net Este viernes está previsto el arribo presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, el cual sostendrá en la propia jornada una reunión con el Primer Ministro de la India, Narendra Modi.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-09-08). Rusia advierte riesgos de militarización del sureste asiático. telesurtv.net Moscú llamó a fortalecer la cooperación constructiva entre la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN), la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái (OCS) y la Unión Económica Euroasiática.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-09-08). Fuerzas israelíes hieren a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Los soldados israelíes irrumpieron en el campamento, agredieron a los palestinos y abrieron el fuego contra los palestinos.

infobrics (2023-09-07). Breaking ties with Russia and refocusing on France could destroy Armenia. infobrics.org According to Pashinyan's "logic", France will get into a confrontation with Turkey, one of its NATO allies, for the sake of Armenia, a country nearly 3,500 km away that can reach Yerevan only through neighboring Georgia. This is without even taking into account the troubles Paris is going through as its neocolonial system in Africa is faced with unprecedented unraveling.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Friction Among Nuclear Powers May Escalate into Open Conflict in Asia-Pacific – Russia's Deputy FM. sputnikglobe.com BISHKEK (Sputnik) — The potential for conflict among nuclear powers could escalate into an open military confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov cautioned on Thursday.

TASS (2023-09-07). Risk grows of open military clash erupting among nuclear powers in Asia-Pacific — diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that progress in nuclear disarmament and nuclear arms control is impossible without respecting the principle of equal and indivisible security…

TASS (2023-09-07). Rooppur plant construction in Bangladesh going smoothly — Lavrov. tass.com "We have stated today that the project is progressing smoothly, in line with the schedule, and delivery and charging of first nuclear fuel are expected as early as in October," the Russian foreign minister noted…

Ashley Curtin (2023-09-07). China bans seafood imports from Japan after release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific Ocean. nationofchange.org The Chinese customs bureau said the immediate ban was put in place to prevent "the risk of radioactive contamination of food safety caused by Japan's Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge."

Staff (2023-09-07). Headlines for September 7, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Missile Strike Kills 17 and Wounds Dozens in Ukraine's Donetsk, Russia Accused of Violating Territorial Integrity of Romania, a NATO Ally, Sudanese Army Shelling Kills 32 Civilians in Omdurman, Gabon Coup Leaders Say Deposed Leader Ali Bongo Has Been Freed from House Arrest, U.N. to End Food Aid for Another 2 Million Afghans as 15 Million Face Hunger, Biden to Cancel Oil & Gas Leases in Alaska Wildlife Refuge, But Willow Project Remains, Judge Sets October Trial for 2 Trump Co-Defendants in Georgia Election Interference Case, Federal Judge Finds Trump Liable for Defaming Writer E. Jean Carroll for S…

TASS (2023-09-07). Lavrov points to risks of Asia-Pacific region's militarization driven by NATO penetration. tass.com According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the attention was also brought to the ASEAN system of coordination in the spirit of constructive, non-politicized dialogue and creative cooperation…

FP Staff (2023-09-07). US wants G20 to help reshape, scale up multilateral development banks like IMF & World Bank. firstpost.com The US wants the G20 nations to collaborate in reforming and expanding multilateral development institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, a top White House official has said. | John Kirby, the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communication, stated on Wednesday that the United States will emphasize its commitment to the G20 as a vital platform for addressing global challenges during President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to India. | President Biden is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Friday to take part in the G20 Summit. | "One of our main goals headi…

TASS (2023-09-07). NATO has no proof UAV wreckage in Romania was from deliberate Russian attack. tass.com "We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg added…

themoscowtimes (2023-09-07). NATO Chief Says No Sign Debris in Romania Indicates Deliberate Attack by Moscow. themoscowtimes.com "We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg told EU lawmakers.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Moscow Rubbishes US Claims of Depleted Uranium Shells Being 'Non-Radioactive'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The White House's claims that depleted uranium ammunition is not radioactive are nonsense, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

TASS (2023-09-07). Press review: Blinken in surprise visit to Kiev and US, Armenia to hold joint army drills. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 7th…

TASS (2023-09-07). Lavrov says West sought to undermine constructive work at East Asia summit. tass.com "As for the attempts to Ukrainianize anything and everything, which are being made by our Western colleagues, these attempts are increasingly tiring for countries that want to engage in concrete affairs rather than support propaganda in favor of the Kiev regime," Sergey Lavrov stressed…

TASS (2023-09-07). Pashinyan changing country's politics to align with West — experts. tass.com It is believed that the Armenian prime minister is taking advantage of the situation in Ukraine, trying to sign an agreement with Azerbaijan with the help of the West…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Another Provocation to Spoil Relations: Zakharova on Pro-Russian Blogger's Detention. sputnikglobe.com The detention of pro-Russian blogger Mikael Badalyan in the Armenian city of Goris was another provocation by the West ahead of the Russia-Armenia media forum in Yerevan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on her Telegram channel.

TASS (2023-09-07). Armenian security service arrests pro-Russian blogger, Sputnik Armenia reporter. tass.com "On September 6 and 7, seven people, including Mika Badalyan and Ashot Gevorkyan, were arrested and handed over to the Investigative Committee under justified suspicion of illegal possession of firearms," the spokesman said…

TASS (2023-09-07). Russia insists CSTO members prioritize holding drills with their allies — senior diplomat. tass.com Earlier, the Armenian Defense Ministry announced that the South Caucasus country will hold a joint military exercise, Eagle Partner 2023, with the United States on Armenian soil on September 11-20…

TASS (2023-09-07). Russia will work to protect Asia-Pacific region from diktat of other countries — Lavrov. tass.com "The results of the East Asia summit in Jakarta reaffirmed that such an obsessive, pushy policy of the West to promote its own geopolitical interests is not to everyone's liking," the Russian top diplomat said…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-07). Russia and Bangladesh FMs to discuss grain supplies. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abdul Kalam Abdul Momen discussed Thursday about the supply of grain to the Asian country and also agreed to reach long-term deals and not just for one year.

themoscowtimes (2023-09-07). Russia Pressures Migrant Workers with Raids, Military Summons. themoscowtimes.com Hundreds of migrant workers hailing predominantly from Central Asia have been rounded up in police raids in several Russian cities in recent weeks.

TASS (2023-09-07). Russia appreciates Bangladesh pursues its own interests despite Western pressure — MFA. tass.com "We appreciate very much that despite the unprecedented pressure exerted on all countries, including Bangladesh, by the US and its allies over the so-called Ukrainian issue, our friends are pursuing exclusively their own national interests in their foreign policy," Sergey Lavrov said…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Moscow, Dhaka Discuss Russian LNG, Oil Supplies to Bangladesh – Lavrov. sputnikglobe.com DHAKA (Sputnik) – Moscow and Dhaka are discussing practical aspects of establishing regular large-scale supplies of liquefied natural gas and oil to Bangladesh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Russian and Bangladeshi Foreign Ministers Hold Joint Press Conference Ahead of G20. sputnikglobe.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abdul Momen hold a joint press briefing in Dhaka on Thursday, September 7, following their meeting in the capital.

TASS (2023-09-07). Foreign ministers of Russia, Bangladesh discuss grain supplies. tass.com "Relevant authorities are discussing practical aspects of arranging regular large-scale supplies of liquefied natural gas and oil to Bangladesh," the Russian foreign minister siad…

TASS (2023-09-07). Russia's top brass says North Korea capable of defending itself. tass.com "Despite the difficulties, the Korean people are coping with each and every challenge and threat and displaying readiness to ensure their defense capability," Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said…

TASS (2023-09-07). Moscow hopes Chisinau avoids rash decisions against Russia — Foreign Ministry. tass.com According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow hopes that "this time, official Chisinau will be wise enough not to make any rash decisions based on such falsified information"

TASS (2023-09-07). US-led coalition's drone flies dangerously close to Russian plane in Syria. tass.com According to the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria Vadim Kulit, aircraft of the US-led coalition continue to create dangerous situations in the Syrian airspace, flying in breach of deconfliction protocols and violating the country's aerial borders…

TASS (2023-09-07). Turkish firms ready to participate in supply of 1 mln tons of grain from Russia to Africa. tass.com According to the source, Turkey has sufficient capacities for processing such amount of grain into flour for further deliveries to the African continent…

Editor (2023-09-07). LEAKED: CIA Front Preparing Color Revolution In Indonesia. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / MintPress News Documents passed anonymously to MintPress News reveal the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a notorious CIA front, is laying the foundations for a color revolution in Indonesia. In February 2024, citizens will elect their President, Vice President, and both legislative chambers. Current maverick leader Joko Widodo, widely beloved by Indonesians, is …

Editor (2023-09-07). LEAKED: CIA Front Preparing Color Revolution In Indonesia. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / MintPress News Documents passed anonymously to MintPress News reveal the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a notorious CIA front, is laying the foundations for a color revolution in Indonesia. In February 2024, citizens will elect their President, Vice President, and both legislative chambers. Current maverick leader Joko Widodo, widely beloved by Indonesians, is …

Global Research News (2023-09-07). Selected Articles: "Empire of Drugs": Taliban's Eradication of Opium Reveals Harsh Reality of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca By For the entirety of the 20 year US occupation, Afghanistan was the primary source for 90% …

Global Research News (2023-09-07). Selected Articles: "Empire of Drugs": Taliban's Eradication of Opium Reveals Harsh Reality of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca By For the entirety of the 20 year US occupation, Afghanistan was the primary source for 90% …

WSWS (2023-09-07). Israel: Netanyahu threatens Eritrean migrants with mass deportations after violent police crackdown. wsws.org A regime of mass deportations and administrative detentions, long used against the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, will inevitably be used against Israeli workers as well.

MEE correspondent (2023-09-07). Iranian press review: Taliban denounces executions in Iran. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Taliban denounces executions in Iran | Meanwhile, Green Movement leader demands political change in letter from house arrest, and anger boils over at dismissal of professors from universities
| Thu, 09/07/2023 – 09: 48 | Taliban fighters stand guard as Afghan protesters take part in a demonstration against reports of harassment of Afghan refugees in Iran…

teleSUR (2023-09-07). Palestinian Wounded in Clashes in West Bank's Bethlehem. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, a Palestinian was wounded during clashes that erupted in the central West Bank city of Bethlehem. | RELATED: | Palestinian medical sources said that the Israeli army transferred "a young Palestinian man with a foot injury" to a local hospital for treatment after clashes in Bethlehem. | The clashes erupted after Israeli forces stormed the Dheisheh refugee camp south of Bethlehem, according to eyewitnesses, who said Is…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-07). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-07). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au

Simon Hooper (2023-09-07). Boycott bill: Labelling critics of Israel antisemitic a 'dangerous road', MPs told. middleeasteye.net Boycott bill: Labelling critics of Israel antisemitic a 'dangerous road', MPs told | Campaign groups warn legislation could block divestments from arms trade and fossil fuels and undermine human rights commitments | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 15: 50 | Melanie Phillips was praised by one MP for her 'excellent articles' (Parliament TV) | The

Karen Yamanaka (2023-09-07). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…

Andy Kroll (2023-09-07). How 9/11 Bred a "War on Terror" from Hell. tomdispatch.com [Today's piece is adapted from the introduction to Norman Solomon's book War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine (The New Press, 2023).] The day after the U.S. government began routinely bombing faraway places, the lead editorial in the New York Times expressed some gratification. Nearly four weeks had passed since 9/11, the newspaper noted, and America had finally stepped up its "counterattack against terrorism" by launching airstrikes on al-Qaeda training camps and Taliban military targets in Afghanistan. "It was a moment we have expected ever since September 11," the editor…

Elis Gjevori (2023-09-07). Ex-Mossad chief's 'apartheid' criticism undermines occupation. middleeasteye.net

Kathy Kelly (2023-09-07). Prioritizing Human Rights in Relations with Saudi Arabia. counterpunch.org

Kathy Kelly (2023-09-07). Prioritizing Human Rights in Relations with Saudi Arabia. counterpunch.org

FP Explainers (2023-09-07). Revealed: Why China's Xi Jinping is skipping the G20 meeting in Delhi. firstpost.com

MEE staff (2023-09-07). Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect who escaped UK prison accused of spying for Iran, says BBC. middleeasteye.net

Staff (2023-09-07). Palestinian-Italian researcher Khaled al-Qaisi seized by occupation forces; family urges support and attention. samidoun.net Palestinian-Italian researcher Khaled al-Qaisi, a translator, researcher and student in the Department of Oriental Languages and Civilizations at Sapienza University of Rome, has been detained by Israeli occupation forces since 31 August. Al-Qaisi, a Palestinian and Italian citizen, was visiting Palestine with his wife and four-year-old son. While leaving Palestine at the bridge to Jordan, …

Oren Ziv (2023-09-07). Israel: New movement sees young people refusing military service over judicial reforms. middleeasteye.net

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-07). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-07). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au

MEE staff (2023-09-07). Yemen: Campaign launched over missing Omani travel vlogger. middleeasteye.net Yemen: Campaign launched over missing Omani travel vlogger | Prominent travel content creator goes missing in Marib, with many calling for his release and news on his whereabouts | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 15: 38 | The Omani vlogger Harith al-Shariqi regularly shares his travels with his thousands of followers on YouTube and Instagram (Screengrab/Instagram) | An online campaign has been launched in solidarity…

Staff (2023-09-07). Collectif Palestine Vaincra on Al Mayadeen: Free all Palestinian prisoners, free Georges Abdallah. samidoun.net On Wednesday 6 September 2023, the Lebanese channel Al Mayadeen organized a special program on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel operation, when six Palestinian prisoners escaped from the maximum security prison of Gilboa. This program took place with the participation of a member of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra, alongside Sahar Francis, …

MEE staff (2023-09-07). US-backed SDF issues 'general amnesty' to rebelling Arab tribes in Syria. middleeasteye.net US-backed SDF issues 'general amnesty' to rebelling Arab tribes in Syria | Commander of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces acknowledges 'flaws' in governance after bloody fighting between SDF and Arab tribes | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 19: 13 | Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the SDF, at a press conference near the northeastern Syrian Hassakeh province, on 24 October 2019 (AFP) | The US-backed Syrian Demo…

Ragip Soylu (2023-09-07). Turkey: World Bank agrees to provide $18bn in loans amid economic overhaul. middleeasteye.net

FP Staff (2023-09-07). 75 soldiers abducted, 10 killed in Taliban attack in northwest Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. firstpost.com In what seems to be a major embarrassment for the Pakistani Army, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Thursday claimed to have captured at least 75 Pakistani soldiers and killed ten of them in the country's Chitral region, according to a News18 report. | According to emerging news reports and updates from the Pakistani military's media wing, at least 10 soldiers are believed to have been killed among the 75 in the TTP's custody. The Pakistani establishment has in turn claimed that at least 16 terrorists have been neutralised. | The incident occurred when the Taliban militants attacked two border check-posts i…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Rossiya Segodnya Media Group Says Monitors Detention of Sputnik Armenia Columnist. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Rossiya Segodnya international media group ris monitoring the situation with the detention of Sputnik Armenia columnist Ashot Gevorgyan and expects that an unbiased investigation will be conducted into the matter.

TASS (2023-09-07). Baku concentrates troops on border with Armenia, near Nagorno-Karabakh — Armenian PM. tass.com Nikol Pashinyan urged the international community and UN Security Council member countries to take serious steps to prevent another explosion of tensions in the region…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-07). PM Modi unveils plan to strengthen ASEAN-India cooperation. plenglish.com Jakarta, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who ended his visit to Indonesia on Thursday, presented a proposal to strengthen cooperation between his country and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

teleSUR (2023-09-07). ASEAN Summit Concludes With Fruitful Outcomes. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded with a series of outcomes despite rising uncertainties globally. | RELATED: | "The Indonesian chairmanship has achieved a lot in terms of efforts in maintaining stability and prosperity in the region," Indonesian President Joko Widodo said, adding that the world needs a safe house, and ASEAN is on the track to be able to perform those roles. | This year's summ…

Newsclick (2023-09-07). G20: What's in it for the Global South? peoplesdispatch.org Economist Dr Biswajit Dhar talks about what to expect from the forthcoming G20 summit being held in Delhi, India. He says the rhetoric about gains to developing countries from the G20 summits is hype…

FP Staff (2023-09-07). Act East in action – Delhi to Dili: PM Modi announces opening of Indian embassy in Timor Leste. firstpost.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to establish an Indian embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste during the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta on Thursday. | "The decision is a reflection of the importance India attaches to ASEAN, and its relations with Timor Leste," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. | "This decision was warmly welcomed by Timor Leste and ASEAN members," added the statement. | Timor Leste joined ASEAN in 2022 as an observer, before becoming its full member. | "Act East in action — Delhi to Dili! At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, PM @narendramodi announces decision to open our Em…

FP Staff (2023-09-07). 'India showing global leadership at the right time': Rishi Sunak heaps praise on PM Modi. firstpost.com India's diversity and its extraordinary successes mean it is the "right country" at the "right time" to hold the G20 presidency, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday, as he hailed Narendra Modi's leadership over the last year, stressing that India's presidency of the bloc came when the world is facing innumerable challenges. | In an interview with the Press Trust of India, just days ahead of the G20 summit on September 9-10, Sunak, the first Indian-origin prime minister of Britain, said the relationship between the UK and India will define the future of the two countries, even more than it is defi…

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-09-07). Watch: Aditya-L1 shares an epic selfie with the Earth, Moon from its journey to the Sun. firstpost.com India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft recently took some remarkable pictures of Earth and the Moon from space while it was on its way to a special place called Lagrange Point 1. In addition to these pictures, the spacecraft even shared a selfie. | This spacecraft's main purpose is to study the Sun. Right now, it's making its way to a spot known as the Sun-Earth L1 point. This location in space is quite unique because it's where the gravitational forces of the Sun and Earth balance out perfectly. | #AdityaL1 — ISRO (@isro)

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Iran to Construct 1st Space Navigation Satellite. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Iranian Space Research Center is planning to hold a public tender for the construction of its first space navigation satellite, the country's space agency said on Thursday.

Kiran Yeh (2023-09-07). How I Fought for Trans Justice This Summer. aclu.org Holding up a pink and blue "Trans People Belong" poster, I marched alongside 150 fellow high school students in the heart of Washington D.C this summer. Angered by the direct attack on either themselves or their trans siblings, we linked our arms to protest the approximately As an intern and a participant in the ACLU National Advocacy Institute (NAI), I had spent the past week learning alongside other young activists about major ACLU issues. The NAI is an annual program th…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Netanyahu Implies He Will Not Accept Israeli Supreme Court's Repeal of Judicial Reform. sputnikglobe.com TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Benjamin Netanyahu gave a tacit support to parliamentary speaker Amir Ohana's warning to the country's Supreme Court against interfering with Israel's fundamental laws, in an indication that he would not accept a possible court ruling to repeal one of the clauses of the controversial judicial reform during a hearing next week.

Mehul Reuben Das (2023-09-07). Japan aims for the Moon, Stars: Launches lunar mission, space telescope to fathom cosmos' origin. firstpost.com Japan has embarked on an important space mission as it successfully launched a rocket carrying two payloads for completely different missions — a groundbreaking lunar lander and a high-powered X-ray space telescope. | At 8: 42 AM, Japan Standard Time, a Japanese H-2A rocket successfully departed from the Tanegashima Space Center, albeit approximately 10 days later than initially scheduled due to weather-related setbacks. This launch carried both the SLIM lunar lander and the XRISM space telescope. | Japan's space odyssey | Following the liftoff, both spacecraft were deployed as planned, with the deployment s…

sputnikglobe (2023-09-07). Japan Launches Lunar Lander aka 'Moon Sniper' Into Space. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – A Japanese H-IIA carrier rocket with Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) and a satellite dubbed the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) launched Thursday from Tanegashima Space Center, according to the broadcast of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-09-07). UK: Undercover cop tricked woman for 19 years using backstopped identity, even had a kid with her. firstpost.com A police officer in the UK used a fake identity to trick a woman into a 19-year long relationship and even had a child with her. | As per a report by the Guardian, the officer never told the woman he was a policeman and lied about his identity on their child's birth certificate. | In 2020, when they were about to get married, she discovered the truth — that he was not a businessman but a cop who had been deceiving her for nearly 20 years. | The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now looking into senior officers at Avon and Somerset police who knew about this relationship back in 2013 but didn't…

FP Staff (2023-09-07). Boeing, Airbus likely to stop supplying spare parts to Pakistan International Airlines. firstpost.com Marred by "serious cash flow problems," Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to stop receiving supply of spare parts from Boeing and Airbus. | According to a report by The News, Boeing and Airbus, which are top aircraft manufacturers, are likely to discontinue the supply of spare parts to cash-strapped Pakistan by mid-September. | PIA, in a summary sent to the Economic Coordination Committee (EEC) for an emergency bailout, expressed its inability to pay its creditors, aircraft lessor, fuel suppliers, airport operators, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). | Pakistan's largest airli…

FP Staff (2023-09-07). Election Commission of Pakistan in 'no hurry' to announce poll dates. firstpost.com The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is in no rush to announce poll dates although it is holding meetings regularly to complete the process of delimitation of constituencies. | According to a report by The News, sources said, "It is unlikely that polling day will be determined any time soon and even before the end of the month as the specific question isn't on the agenda of the ECP's meetings as yet." | They added that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has been working out a way to ensure that the process of delimitation is undertaken in an unquestionable way. | Raja added that commi…

WSWS (2023-09-07). Sri Lankan government declares "security operation to wipe out underworld" wsws.org Confronting rising mass opposition to its severe austerity measures, the real target of the government's "anti-organised crime" operations are the working class and the poor.

WSWS (2023-09-07). Sri Lankan government declares "security operation to wipe out underworld" wsws.org Confronting rising mass opposition to its severe austerity measures, the real target of the government's "anti-organised crime" operations are the working class and the poor.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-09-07). Fearab condemns U.S. blockade imposed on Syria and Cuba. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) The final declaration of the 50th Extraordinary Conference of the Federation of Arab Entities in Latin America (FEARAB) held in this capital, condemned on Thursday the economic blockade imposed on Syria, Cuba, Venezuela and other nations.

Revolution Books (2023-09-07). Sunday 9/17: An Evening of Poetry for the Mahsa Amini Uprising & the Heroic Political Prisoners in Iran. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

Revolution Books (2023-09-07). Sunday 9/17: An Evening of Poetry for the Mahsa Amini Uprising & the Heroic Political Prisoners in Iran. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-09-07). Israel asesina a un niño palestino de 17 años en Jericó. telesurtv.net Israel se hizo con el control de Cisjordania ocupada en 1967, durante la Guerra de los Seis Días, y desde entonces mantiene una larga ocupación militar y colonización sobre este territorio.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-09-07). Rusia advierte riesgos de militarización del sureste asiático. telesurtv.net Moscú llamó a fortalecer la cooperación constructiva entre la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN), la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái (OCS) y la Unión Económica Euroasiática.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-06). Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in Jakarta for East Asia Summit. sputnikglobe.com JAKARTA (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Wednesday to take part in the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS), scheduled for September 7, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

Staff (2023-09-06). 7 September, Online Event: From Cop City to Palestine. samidoun.net Thursday, September 7th at 4 pm/PST, 6 pm/CST, 7 pm/EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916866850878/WN_0uE1FdifRrGN9iwgy6k-8A#/registration This is the first in a series of webinars in partnership with Black Alliance for Peace and Samidoun (an international aid organization for Palestinian prisoners and their families). The webinar will examine the connections between the Black and Palestinian struggles. Panelists will explore …

Staff (2023-09-06). 7 September, Vienna: Free Amin Abu Rashed! samidoun.net Palestine Solidarity Austria is organizing a demonstration at the Dutch embassy in Austria to demand freedom for Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian leader and organizer being persecuted and jailed for his charity work for Palestine. Details at their Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/CwpoY7GsPq_/ Join our rally on Thursday at 6pm in front of the Dutch Embassy in Vienna (Opernring …

Staff (2023-09-06). 7 September, Online Event: From Cop City to Palestine. samidoun.net Thursday, September 7th at 4 pm/PST, 6 pm/CST, 7 pm/EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916866850878/WN_0uE1FdifRrGN9iwgy6k-8A#/registration This is the first in a series of webinars in partnership with Black Alliance for Peace and Samidoun (an international aid organization for Palestinian prisoners and their families). The webinar will examine the connections between the Black and Palestinian struggles. Panelists will explore …

Staff (2023-09-06). 7 September, Vienna: Free Amin Abu Rashed! samidoun.net Palestine Solidarity Austria is organizing a demonstration at the Dutch embassy in Austria to demand freedom for Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian leader and organizer being persecuted and jailed for his charity work for Palestine. Details at their Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/CwpoY7GsPq_/ Join our rally on Thursday at 6pm in front of the Dutch Embassy in Vienna (Opernring …

sputnikglobe (2023-09-05). Lavrov to Partake in East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 7. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 7, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.