(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
(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
(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…
(2023-09-08). First phase of Fukushima water release to end on Sep 11. channelnewsasia.com
(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
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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"
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(2023-09-08). Blinken hails Ukraine's 'extraordinary resilience'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Russian strikes kill 4, injure dozens in Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there. channelnewsasia.com
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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"
(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.
(2023-09-08). Harris says North Korea military support for Russia would be 'huge mistake'. channelnewsasia.com
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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,…
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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".
(2023-09-08). Serbia beat Canada, return to World Cup final. channelnewsasia.com
(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…
(2023-09-08). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au 
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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
(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
(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 …
(2023-09-08). Children in Police Watch Houses: A Nasty Queensland Experiment. asia-pacificresearch.com
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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."
(2023-09-08). Schools, subways disrupted as storm batters China's south. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Indonesia, China discuss boost to investment and trade. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). China slows fertiliser exports, raising industry concerns in India. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). China's Huawei launches Mate 60 Pro+ smartphone for presale. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). India discounts widest in seven weeks, China premiums bounce back. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Nanjing scraps home-buying curbs in China's latest property boost. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). PetroChina buys EV charging firm Potevio New Energy. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(2023-09-08). Anti-war protesters tell Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'AUKUS out of Asia'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-08). Bahrain: Activist to travel home despite risk of imprisonment. middleeasteye.net 
(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.
(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…
(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…
(2023-09-08). Israel: Mossad reveals its Egyptian spy warned of Yom Kippur war 'tomorrow'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-08). Israel not in compliance with visa waiver programme, Senate Democrats say. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-08). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au 
(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
(2023-09-08). Interview: Struggle for democracy in Thailand divides generations. greenleft.org.au 
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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. …
(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.
(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…
(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.
(2023-09-08). Japan PM Kishida set to reshuffle cabinet on Sep 13: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Record rainfall causes flooding in Hong Kong days after typhoon. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). AI firm Brand Engagement Network to go public via SPAC deal: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). EXPLAINER-What is in Huawei's new smartphone challenger to Apple? channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Faraday Future alleges "coordinated effort" to undermine valuation. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Imbue raises US$200 million at over US$1 billion valuation in AI funding boost. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). India's Tata Group set to announce AI partnership with Nvidia – source. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Marketmind: No Happy Friday feeling as gloom persists. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). US authorities interview Winklevoss over claims against DCG and its CEO: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). WeWork begins to renegotiate leases globally, plans to exit 'unfit' locations. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-09-08). Road closures around Marina Centre, Padang area for F1 Singapore Grand Prix week. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(2023-09-08). PSP's Hazel Poa files motion to suspend Transport Minister S Iswaran from parliament amid CPIB probe. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Albania draw 1-1 against group leaders Czech Republic in Euro qualifier. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Early Dutch blitz sinks Greece. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Elliott files claim against Blue Skye in AC Milan sale dispute. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Embattled Germany coach Flick promises new playing style, high intensity. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). France maintain perfect record with Ireland win. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Gauff sticks up for activists after US Open protest. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Labuschagne gives selectors something to ponder. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Mitchell and Marchant desperate to grab second chances. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Pass master Eriksen guides Denmark to 4-0 win over San Marino. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Saudi spending in transfer window second only to Premier League. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Scotland at full strength for World Cup opener against Springboks. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira returns from history-making European adventure, sets sights on Asian Games. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). With singing and pool, Fiji relax ahead of 'brutal' Wales clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Georgia's EU candidacy depends on reform progress: Borrell. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Greece launches rescue effort in flooded villages. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). At least 39 dead as cyclone hits Brazil's southernmost state. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(2023-09-08). America keen to work with India after seeing ambition of its youth, says US official. firstpost.com
(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…
(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…
(2023-09-08). As The G20 Summit Opens, India Targets Climate Activists. progressivehub.net EMILY ATKIN AND ARIELLE SAMUELSON | HEATED…
(2023-09-08). Lavrov meets with prime minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka. tass.com Lavrov begun his first visit to Bangladesh on Thursday…
(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
(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…
(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
(2023-09-08). Saturday 9/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.