Staff (2023-10-03). Headlines for October 3, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Approves Armed Intervention Force for Haiti, U.N. Mission Arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh as Some 120,000 Ethnic Armenians Flee Azerbaijan's Takeover, Supreme Court Opens New Term with Case on Reduced Sentences for Nonviolent Offenders, Supreme Court Won't Halt Execution of Texas Prisoner Sentenced over "Junk Science" Testimony, Clarence Thomas Recuses Self from Appeal of Trump Legal Adviser Who Communicated with Ginni Thomas, GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz Files Resolution to Remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, Laphonza Butler to Be Sworn In as First-Ever Out Lesbian Black Senator, Trump Assail…

Alan Macleod (2023-10-03). Unreliable Sources: News on North Korea, Brought to You By the CIA. mintpressnews.com Remember when Kim Jong-un died? Back in 2020, corporate media was awash with reports that the North Korean leader had died or was in a "

Party for Socialism, Liberation (2023-10-03). PSL Statement: Modi's police targets progressive Indian outlet NewsClick with mass raids. liberationnews.org The Party for Socialism and Liberation condemns this assault on press freedoms, carried out to intimidate all those who speak out against the far right agenda of the Modi government.

MEE staff (2023-10-03). Syria: Israeli air strikes near Deir Ezzor leaves two soldiers wounded. middleeasteye.net

Tony Greenstein (2023-10-03). Only anti-Zionists are real supporters of Palestine. electronicintifada.net Britain's Palestine Solidarity Campaign is at a crossroads.

Staff (2023-10-03). "Crime Against Humanity": Exiled from Diego Garcia for U.S. Military Base, Residents Demand to Return. democracynow.org Over 50 years since the United States forced them out in order to build a military base on the island of Diego Garcia, exiled residents of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean continue to pressure Britain and the U.S. to pay reparations and apologize for expelling residents. We speak with prominent Chagossian activist Olivier Bancoult, who is visiting the United States to meet with lawmakers and State Department officials. The U.S. is "fully responsible for what happened to our people," says Bacoult. "We want the Biden administration to apologize and to make reparation for what they did wr…

MEE staff (2023-10-03). Meet Shlomo Karhi, the outspoken Israeli minister visiting Saudi Arabia. middleeasteye.net Meet Shlomo Karhi, the outspoken Israeli minister visiting Saudi Arabia | Communications minister, who is in Riyadh, has made controversial remarks on gay pride, the Palestinian flag on campuses and media regulation | Tue, 10/03/2023 – 15: 57 | Israeli Knesset member Itamar Ben-Gvir (R), with the Likud party's Shlomo Karhi (L) during a parliament session in Jerusalem on 13 December 2022 (AFP) | Shlomo K…

Lubna Masarwa (2023-10-03). Israel blocked UK foreign secretary from visiting Palestinian village terrorised by settlers. middleeasteye.net Israel blocked UK foreign secretary from visiting Palestinian village terrorised by settlers | Israeli authorities prevented James Cleverly from visiting Ein Samiya, a village that was emptied in May after years of settler violence, MEE can reveal | Tue, 10/03/2023 – 12: 52 | A Palestinian Bedouin checks a torched tent in Ein Samiya, a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on 13 August…

MEE staff (2023-10-03). Israeli press review: Jewish worshippers spit on Christians in Jerusalem. middleeasteye.net Israeli press review: Jewish worshippers spit on Christians in Jerusalem | Meanwhile, police mark Eritrean asylum seekers with numbered stickers and Israel's arms exports surge | Tue, 10/03/2023 – 13: 02 | Nuns hold candles as Orthodox Christian worshippers attend the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on 15 April 2023 (Reuters) | 'Widespread' harassment o…

Rayhan Uddin (2023-10-03). 'Her hijab was removed': Turkey detains Egyptian dissident Ghada Naguib. middleeasteye.net

Imran Mulla (2023-10-03). Turkey: 'Earliest' painted statue in world unearthed in Gobeklitepe. middleeasteye.net Turkey: 'Earliest' painted statue in world unearthed in Gobeklitepe | A 12,000-year-old, life-sized decorated boar statue and human figure are described as among the 'most impressive' examples of prehistoric art | Tue, 10/03/2023 – 12: 26 | The pre-pottery Neolithic Gobeklitepe site contains some of the oldest monumental architecture ever discovered (Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism/Twitter…

Colin Todhunter (2023-10-03). The Passing of the Father of India's Green Revolution. The Devastating Impacts of "Hybrid High Yielding Varieties" and Toxic Chemicals? What Did the GR Really Do for India? globalresearch.ca

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-10-03). President of India receives vice president of the Dominican Republic. plenglish.com New Delhi, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) The president of India, Droupadi Murmu, received the vice president of the Dominican Republic, Raquel Peña, who began an official visit seeking to increase ties between the two countries.

Shirin Shalkooi (2023-10-03). One year after the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" uprising. internationalviewpoint.org A point of view from the feminist solidarity movement in Brussels | – | / |

Farooq Sulehria (2023-10-03). Anti-imperialism of fools: The case of Imran Khan. internationalviewpoint.org "The politics of Khan have not benefitted anti-imperialism by an iota in Pakistan. On the contrary, his politics have gravely undermined, for the years to come, the gains made by the women's movement, democracy activism and the trade union struggles." | – | / |

Joseph Daher (2023-10-03). A breath of the 2011 resistance in Syrian protest movement. internationalviewpoint.org "While the resilience and courage of the Sweida demonstrators are to be welcomed, only an extension of the protest movement to other regions can allow it to continue and represent a real challenge to the regime." | – | / |

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-10-03). United States continues looting Syrian oil. plenglish.com Damascus, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) US soldiers, illegally present in Syria, and its Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), puppet militias, continue to rob the oil fields, according to complaints from local residents cited by various media outlets.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Chinese culture wows Asian Games athletes on Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The Mid-Autumn Festival this year coincided with the ongoing 19th Asian Games on Friday, creating a unique atmosphere for athletes to experience Chinese culture in east China's Zhejiang Province.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Hangzhou breaks new ground and old records. ecns.cn The Olympic Council of Asia's acting president, Raja Randhir Singh, has applauded the Hangzhou Games' smooth operation and likened the 19th Asian Games to Olympic standards.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Asian Games lit up by lanterns on Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn After a busy day filled with interviews taking and stories writing at the Hangzhou Asian Games, journalists were pleasantly surprised back to the media village on Friday. They discovered a rabbit-shaped lantern, a paper moon cradling a bunny, and a note wishing them a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival in their rooms.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). (W.E. Talk) Flora Botton: Why should people know about ancient China and modern China as a whole. ecns.cn Flora Botton Beja, 90 years old, the founder and leader of Sinology in Mexico and even Latin America, has been engaged in China studies for 60 years and has students all over Latin America. She is now a professor at the Center for Asian and African Studies at the College of Mexico.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). The taste of success. ecns.cn Signature Hangzhou dishes Dongpo Pork and Sister Song's Fish Soup are proving to be the athletes' favorites on the Asian Games menu, according to Ding Jiong, spokesperson for the Food Safety Operations Centre.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Referee hit by hammer in stable condition. ecns.cn A referee who was accidentally hit by a hammer on Saturday night at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou is now in stable condition with surgery planned, according to the games' organizing committee.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Robot dogs unveiled at Asian Games as volunteers. ecns.cn Two four-legged robot dogs appeared in athletics events of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday, transforming into "discus porters" to help events run. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Mulan Show: Esports, breakdancing bring fresh vitality to Asian Games. ecns.cn The 19th Asian Games kicked off in Hangzhou on Sept. 23. Athletes from worldwide are competing in 40 major events and 61 sub-events. While looking through the schedule, ECNS anchor Mulan has discovered several "new faces."

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Indonesian president declares operation of Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. ecns.cn Indonesian President Joko Widodo declared the official operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) at Halim Station in Jakarta on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Landmark project Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway officially operate. ecns.cn The high-speed line, spanning 142.3 km and connecting Indonesia's capital city Jakarta and the 4th largest city Bandung, is a flagship project that synergizes the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative.

ecns.cn (2023-10-03). Mulan tale draws applause, praise. ecns.cn In front of a packed hall at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on Friday, dancer Hao Ruoqi gracefully moved across the stage as she wielded her sword against her opponent. | Hao, portraying the heroine Hua Mulan, was the star of Ningbo Performing Arts Group's Chinese dance drama Mulan. | Based on the beloved folklore of family devotion, loyalty and love, Mulan tells the tale of a young woman in ancient China who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. This modern interpretation re-imagines the classic tale of the legendary female Chinese warrior Hua Mulan, exploring the themes of se…

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-10-03). Dos soldados sirios resultan heridos en agresión de Israel. telesurtv.net Tras los ataques, se reportaron pérdidas materiales que no fueron detalladas.

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-10-03). Rusia y Azerbaiyán estabilizarán situación en Nagorno Karabaj. telesurtv.net Este lunes Azerbaiyán presentó esbozos de su plan de reintegración de la región de Nagorno Karabaj al territorio nacional azerí. Entre las medidas propuestas está la designación de representantes especiales.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-10-03). Palestinos denuncian a colonos israelíes por profanar Tumba de José. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes agredieron a la activista palestina Hanady Halawani en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén.

greenleft.org.au (2023-10-03). Podcast: The Palestine Laboratory with Antony Loewenstein. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-10-03). Rally calls for Australia to condemn Turkish aggression in northern Iraq. greenleft.org.au

Federico Fuentes, Ammar Ali Jan (2023-10-03). Pakistani socialist: 'The danger is the Global South will get caught up in this New Cold War'. greenleft.org.au Ammar Ali Jan is general secretary of the anti-capitalist Haqooq-e-Khalq Party in Pakistan. He spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about growing US-China tensions, its impacts on Pakistan and implications for anti-imperialism in the Global South.

NorCal Sabeel & UC Berkeley (2023-10-03). Thursday 10/19: Crisis in Zionism, Opportunity for Palestine? Historian Ilan Pappé, Speaker at UC Berkeley. indybay.org Booth Auditorium (room 175), Berkeley Law School | UC Berkeley Campus | Berkeley, CA 94720…

Animal Liberation Press Office (2023-10-03). California "Game Breeders" Who Hold Native Wildlife Captive. indybay.org The following businesses profit from imprisoning thousands of Pheasants, Ducks, Doves, Pigeons, Partridges, Quail, Turkey, and Geese.

Revolution Books (2023-10-03). Friday 10/6: üé¨ Film Showing: Sir! No Sir! On on GI Resistance to End the Vietnam War. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

infobrics (2023-10-01). Russia in talks with Azerbaijan about its peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh. infobrics.org The Armenians have excluded themselves from dialogue with Russia and relations only tend to get worse.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Iran to join BRICS PAY to dodge problems caused by SWIFT. presstv.ir Iran's parliament speaker says the country will join BRICS Pay to boost its banking ties with allies.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). DPRK nuclear development. presstv.ir North Korean leader Kim Jong-un asserts ongoing nuclear development is in response to the "worst threat" posed by the US and its regional allies, South Korea and Japan.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Blood of thousands of Americans, Iraqis stains Sen. Feinstein's soul: Ex-US official. presstv.ir An analyst says the blood of thousands of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis stain the soul of US Senator Dianne Feinstein, because she was aware that Iraq did not possess weapons of mass destruction and yet authorized the war.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). UK PM Sunak says there are no plans for now to send British troops to Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com

Mike Phipps (2023-10-01). "It feels like the apocalypse" internationalviewpoint.org "The Russian Socialist Movement statement called on Azerbaijan to immediately cease hostilities and open negotiations without any preconditions, and on the international community to immediately impose sanctions against the leadership of Azerbaijan." | – | / |

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Report: Area near Damascus targeted in fresh Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Israel reportedly carried out new aerial aggression near the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-01). Canadian Oligarchy: How the Super-Rich Rule "Socialized" Healthcare. libya360.wordpress.com Miranda Schreiber At the intersection of College St. and University St. in Toronto, six hospitals crowd together over five blocks. Although they are public institutions, most of their various departments are named by both speciality and private donor. In fact, nearly every center for care, research center, 'wellness gallery,' and atrium — even the nearby…

Kit Klarenberg (2023-10-01). Files Expose Syrian 'Revolution' as Western Regime Change Operation. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — Sep 27, 2023 | Throughout August and September, anti-government protests have rocked Syrian cities. While the crowds are typically small, numbering only a few hundred, they show little sign of abating. Demonstrators are motivated by

Miko Peled, MintPress News. (2023-10-01). Mahmoud Abbas: A Global Betrayal Of Palestine's Struggle For Justice. popularresistance.org The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has primarily been a demonstration of a world that has turned its back on Palestine and is determined to allow the wholesale killing of Palestinians to go on uninterrupted. Sadly, there was no one to represent the Palestinian people. Tragically, Mahmoud Abbas, a man who stands at the head of an organization that enables the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people, was introduced as the "President of the State of Palestine." | Abbas' performance was a farce. He resorted to language that was outdated and irrelevant. His remarks constituted little more than begging for…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-10-01). UK & France Should Relinquish Permanent UN Seats. libya360.wordpress.com Vijay Prashad Pamela Singh, India, "Treasure Map 006," 2014—15. The colonial past sits heavily on the present. The colonisers' power remains intact, with the Banque de France and the Bank of England remaining repositories of the wealth stolen from the colonies. What gives these old colonial powers, Britain and France, permission to remain overlords of…

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). (W.E. Talk) Flora Botton: Why should people know about ancient China and modern China as a whole. ecns.cn Flora Botton Beja, 90 years old, the founder and leader of Sinology in Mexico and even Latin America, has been engaged in China studies for 60 years and has students all over Latin America. She is now a professor at the Center for Asian and African Studies at the College of Mexico.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Indonesia to launch China-funded high-speed rail, first in Southeast Asia. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). China new home prices tick up in Sept, ending four-month decline – survey. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). China's factory activity recovery slows in September – Caixin PMI. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). China's services activity expands at slowest pace this year – Caixin PMI. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Games-S Korea beat China for badminton gold, but hosts gain shooting world record. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Tears as South Korea whitewash China for 'precious' badminton gold. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Pro-China candidate wins Maldives presidency. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Hong Kong celebrates National Day with flags, banners. ecns.cn China's national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags were hung on a pedestrian bridge in Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Chinese culture wows Asian Games athletes on Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The Mid-Autumn Festival this year coincided with the ongoing 19th Asian Games on Friday, creating a unique atmosphere for athletes to experience Chinese culture in east China's Zhejiang Province.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Consultation helps take ties 'step forward'. ecns.cn Analysts said Beijing and Washington "made one step forward" this week in advancing working-level pragmatic discussions on managing differences, as senior diplomats from both sides convened in Washington DC for a China-US consultation on Asia-Pacific affairs, which was the first of its kind.

FP Explainers (2023-10-01). Why the Afghanistan embassy in India has shut down. firstpost.com Big changes are happening on the diplomatic front in India. While all attention is on the stand-off with Canada, something is brewing with Afghanistan. The Afghan embassy in New Delhi has close its operations from 1 October. | The embassy was run by diplomats from the earlier government. There was an ongoing power tussle between the Taliban regime, which took over Kabul two years ago, and its predecessor, the democratically elected Afghan government led by Ashraf Ghani. | "It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its oper…

MEE staff (2023-10-01). Iraq wedding fire caused by 'gross negligence', probe finds. middleeasteye.net Iraq wedding fire caused by 'gross negligence', probe finds | Government investigation blamed blaze, which killed over 100, on poor safety measures and venue allowing in over twice maximum guest capacity | Sun, 10/01/2023 – 15: 40 | Firefighters check the damage in an event hall in Qaraqosh, also known as Hamdaniyah, after a fire broke out during a wedding on 27 September 2023 (AFP) | A fire at a weddin…

MEE staff (2023-10-01). Turkey: Bomb attack near parliament wounds police officers. middleeasteye.net Turkey: Bomb attack near parliament wounds police officers | Two 'terrorists' carried out attack in Ankara near government buildings, interior minister says | Sun, 10/01/2023 – 09: 07 | Police officers secure an area near the Interior Ministry following a bomb attack in Ankara, Turkey on 1 October 2023 (Reuters) | Two "terrorists" carried out a bomb attack, leaving both of them dead and wounding police…

MEE staff (2023-10-01). Turkey: Bomb attack near parliament wounds police officers. middleeasteye.net Turkey: Bomb attack near parliament wounds police officers | Two 'terrorists' carried out attack in Ankara near government buildings, interior minister says | Sun, 10/01/2023 – 09: 07 | Police officers secure an area near the Interior Ministry following a bomb attack in Ankara, Turkey on 1 October 2023 (Reuters) | Two "terrorists" carried out a bomb attack, wounding police officers near government build…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-10-01). Nagorno-Karabakh experiencing humanitarian crisis, says Pope Francis. plenglish.com Vatican City, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Sunday called for talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia to restore peace in Nagorno-Karabakh, adding that the region was experiencing a humanitarian crisis.

FP Staff (2023-10-01). UN mission arrives in Karabakh, first visit in 30 years: Azerbaijan. firstpost.com A UN delegation arrived in Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday, according to Azerbaijan, after nearly the entire ethnic-Armenian population evacuated since Baku reclaimed the separatist province. | According to an Azerbaijani presidential official, a "UN mission arrived in Karabakh on Sunday morning" to examine humanitarian needs. | The international organisation has gotten access to the region for the first time in roughly 30 years. | Following a one-day Azerbaijani onslaught last week, the region's Armenian separatists decided to disarm, dissolve their government, and reintegrate with Baku. | The failure of Karabakh's b…

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). The taste of success. ecns.cn Signature Hangzhou dishes Dongpo Pork and Sister Song's Fish Soup are proving to be the athletes' favorites on the Asian Games menu, according to Ding Jiong, spokesperson for the Food Safety Operations Centre.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Indonesians pay tribute to victims of stadium crush, fires set on pitch. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). North Korea blames US for 'grave terrorist' act against Cuban embassy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Vietnam confirms arrest of energy think tank chief. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). South Korea Sept exports fall at mildest pace in 12 months. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). About 1,900 BTO flats in Choa Chu Kang to be launched for sale in October exercise. channelnewsasia.com The 1,900 flats at Rail Green I and II @ CCK are among the 6,800 units to be offered in the Build-To-Order sales exercise in early October, says HDB.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Argentina claim the underdog status for Japan showdown. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Asian Games athletics official in stable condition after being hit by hammer. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Classy Australia look to find form at World Cup. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). England batting power gives them fighting chance. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Europe roaring towards Ryder Cup win after fast start in singles. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Fiji will not look past Portugal in quarter-final hunt. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Flawless Kudermetova stuns Pegula to claim Tokyo title. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after brave US fightback. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Games-Yubol claims surprise golf gold for Thailand as Ashok crashes out. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Games-Yubol claims surprise golf gold for Thailand as Ashok crashes out. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). India out to end decade of hurt at home World Cup. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Manchester United win at Villa with late Williams goal in WSL opener. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Martin declared Japanese GP winner after heavy rain brings out red flag. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). North Korean footballers clash with referee after losing Asian Games quarter-final tie to Japan. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Players would pay to play in Ryder Cup, says Johnson. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). RKC goalkeeper Vaessen recovering after being knocked out in Ajax clash. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Rugby league-Super Cleary steers Penrith to third straight NRL title. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Sabalenka shines in first match as No 1, Vondrousova crashes in Beijing. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Singapore's Shanti Pereira tops 200m heats, qualifies for final at Asian Games. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Swiatek puts focus on improvement and not reclaiming top rank. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Technology will not make the sport error-free, says Spurs' Postecoglou. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Welteji and Kessler set world records to win road mile titles. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Wing Graham revelling in Scotland's attacking approach. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Teens and social media: What advice do young people have for fellow teens and their worried parents? channelnewsasia.com Parents and public health experts have a lot to say about what adolescent girls do on their phones. We asked teens to weigh in.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Building a business that also helps underprivileged women 'an uphill task' but these Singaporeans have done it. channelnewsasia.com Is it possible to balance purpose and profit? The solopreneurs behind local brands Books Beyond Borders and Studio Gypsied tell CNA Women what it's like to build a business dedicated to promoting gender equity among disadvantaged women.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Australia swelters through 'scorching' heat lifting bushfire risk. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Iraq wedding fire caused by 'gross negligence', government investigation says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). New York City's heavy rain is 'new normal' due to climate change, governor says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Nightclub fire kills at least 13 in Murcia in Spain. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Top House Republican McCarthy vows to survive ouster threat for avoiding shutdown. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-10-01). GPS Spoofing: Deceptive GPS lead over 20 planes astray in Iran. firstpost.com In the past two weeks, more than 20 airline and corporate jets flying over Iran strayed from its intended path after they were led off course by deceptive GPS signals sent from the ground, overpowering the aircraft's own navigation systems. | These misleading GPS signals affected various aircraft, including Boeing 777s, 737s, and 747s. One such Boeing 777 was so significantly diverted from its route that the crew had to inquire with the Baghdad Air Traffic Control, asking, "What time is it, and where are we?" This revelation comes from a report by Ops Group, a flight data intelligence website. | Indian airlines s…

FP Staff (2023-10-01). UK Gurudwara condemns targeting of Indian High Commissioner, accuses Khalistani activists of disturbing congregation. firstpost.com Glasgow Gurdwara Sunday condemned Khalistani activists' targeting of the Indian High Commissioner to the UK during his visit to the Sikh temple on Saturday. | The General Secretary of Glasgow Gurudwara, Prabhjot Kaur, issued a public statement condemning the radical Sikh activists who stopped the Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami from entering the temple. She also alleged that the disruptors also disturbed the congregation at the Gurudwara even after the Indian High Commissioner left. | "Certain unknown individuals from outside the Glasgow area attempted to disrupt this visit. Following this, the visitin…

mforinoco (2023-10-01). Iran Plans To Build Oil Refinery in Central Syria in Partnership With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com

FP Staff (2023-10-01). North Korea blames US for 'grave terrorist' act against Cuban embassy. firstpost.com On Sunday, North Korea accused the US of allowing a "terrorist" act against Cuba to take place on US soil, claiming that a recent attack on the Cuban embassy in Washington was the product of "despicable anti-Cuban" US aims. | The US failed to assure the safety of the Cuban mission and was solely interested in including nations it hates, such as Cuba, on its list of state supporters of terrorism, according to a spokesman for North Korea's foreign ministry. | North Korea, Syria, and Iran are all on the State Department's list. | On September 24, an attacker used two Molotov cocktails to assault the embassy. There w…

Dave DeCamp (2023-10-01). Report: Saudis Determined to Get Defense Pact With US for Israel Normalization. news.antiwar.com Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a defense pact with the US in exchange for normalizing with Israel regardless of whether or not concessions are made to the Palestinians, Reuters reported Friday, citing regional sources. Riyadh is looking for a commitment from the US that it would defend Saudi Arabia if it comes under attack, …

Shirin Shalkooi (2023-10-01). One year after the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" uprising. internationalviewpoint.org A point of view from the feminist solidarity movement in Brussels | – | / |

Pavel López Lazo (2023-10-01). Cuba present at the Latin American Cultural Festival in Bucharest. plenglish.com At the headquarters of the National Museum of Romanian Literature, an important cultural institution, Cuba was presented with an online conference given by the National Literature Prize-winner Reynaldo Gonzalez. | The exhibition dealt with the origins of Cuban literature as a manifestation of national independence, an exhibition by Cuban photographer Sonia Almaguer Darna and Romanian photographer Miki Puran. | Plus, the film "Nido de Mantis", by Cuban director Arturo Sotto, was screened. There was also a reading of a chapter from a novel by author Vladimir Perez Casal as well as debates on elements of 19th centur…

Farooq Sulehria (2023-10-01). Anti-imperialism of fools: The case of Imran Khan. internationalviewpoint.org "The politics of Khan have not benefitted anti-imperialism by an iota in Pakistan. On the contrary, his politics have gravely undermined, for the years to come, the gains made by the women's movement, democracy activism and the trade union struggles." | – | / |

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-10-01). 16 Pakistani beggars trying to travel to Saudi Arabia for begging arrested in Multan. firstpost.com Sixteen alleged Pakistani beggars disguised as pilgrims were offloaded from a Saudi Arabia-bound flight and arrested for trying to travel to the Gulf Kingdom to indulge in begging, according to a media report on Sunday. | The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded the beggars from the Saudi-bound flight in Multan in Punjab province two days back, the Dawn newspaper reported. | According to the FIA, the group comprising 16 persons, including a child, 11 women and four men, was travelling on Umrah visas. The Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year. | The FIA offi…

Joseph Daher (2023-10-01). A breath of the 2011 resistance in Syrian protest movement. internationalviewpoint.org "While the resilience and courage of the Sweida demonstrators are to be welcomed, only an extension of the protest movement to other regions can allow it to continue and represent a real challenge to the regime." | – | / |

Staff (2023-10-01). Saudi Arabia is Trying to Pacify Palestinians While Opening the Gates of Normalization With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Rajab al-Madhun — Sep 27, 2023 | Just days after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave an interview about ongoing talks with Israel, it appears that the door to normalization is now wide open. At the same time that the Saudi Ambassador to the Palestinian Authority, Nayef al-Sudairi, arrived in the Palestinian territories to "reassure" the Palestinians about the Kingdom's position on Palestinian rights and to visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque, announcements poured in about Israeli ministers and Knesset leaders visiting the Kingdom. It began with the arrival of the Israeli Minister of Tourism Haim Katz on Sept…

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Iran's president condemns twin bombings in Pakistan. presstv.ir Nearly 60 people were killed and more than 60 injured in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan on Friday.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Japanese protesters rally against military expansion amid high inflation. presstv.ir Japanese protesters rally against military expansion amid high inflation and increasing pressure on people's livelihoods.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Iran calls for regional cooperation to help Afghanistan, preventing US return. presstv.ir A senior Iranian official has emphasized on the need to prevent the US from re-entering Afghanistan, urging the neighboring countries to enhance cooperation to help the country resolve its issues without relying on outside powers.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Yerevan says almost all ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh. presstv.ir More than 100,000 ethnic Armenians have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region, Yerevan says.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Armenians take part in anti-government protest in central Yerevan. presstv.ir Armenians gather to take part in an anti-government protest in central Yerevan.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Iran Armed Forces ready for full cooperation with Pakistan in anti-terror fight. presstv.ir Iran's highest-ranking military commander says the country's Armed Forces are ready for all-out cooperation with Pakistan in anti-terror the battle.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Iran Navy to take delivery of new homegrown destroyer soon: Commander. presstv.ir Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Iranian Navy will soon take delivery of the domestically-designed and manufactured Deylaman destroyer.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Israeli forces kill Hamas member during West Bank ambush. presstv.ir Israeli forces fatally wound Hamas member during ambush in the central part of the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Massive rallies against Israeli regime's policies drag into 39th straight week. presstv.ir Tens of thousands rally across the occupied territories for the 39th straight week against the hard-line Israeli cabinet's policies.

presstv.ir (2023-10-01). Assad: US has close partnership with Takfiri terrorists in Syria. presstv.ir President Assad says the US is in a close partnership with foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists operating in the northeastern part of Syria.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn The Hangzhou Asian Games' program features a record number of 481 medal events, including non-Olympic sports that are popular in certain regions. The 12,417 athletes exceed the number at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and are expected to likewise surpass the figure at Paris 2024.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Iranian ace finds silver lining after gold rush. ecns.cn Although his Hangzhou medal was silver, following three consecutive golds at the past three editions of the Asian Games, Irani sanda (Chinese kickboxing) athlete Mohsen Mohammadseifi is still pleased and proud to become an inspiration for other practitioners of the combat sport.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Hangzhou breaks new ground and old records. ecns.cn The Olympic Council of Asia's acting president, Raja Randhir Singh, has applauded the Hangzhou Games' smooth operation and likened the 19th Asian Games to Olympic standards.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Asian Games lit up by lanterns on Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn After a busy day filled with interviews taking and stories writing at the Hangzhou Asian Games, journalists were pleasantly surprised back to the media village on Friday. They discovered a rabbit-shaped lantern, a paper moon cradling a bunny, and a note wishing them a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival in their rooms.

ecns.cn (2023-10-01). Rail project a symbol of 'mutual trust'. ecns.cn Jakarta and Bandung are vibrant and dynamic Indonesian cities, and strengthening the flow of people and goods between them is crucial, according to Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Kang.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-10-01). Irán informa sobre desarticulación de planes terroristas. telesurtv.net Teherán denuncia que terroristas reclutados por servicios de inteligencia occidentales pretendían perpetrar atentados con bombas y matar a autoridades civiles, militares y religiosas.

channelnewsasia (2023-10-01). Tesla launches updated Model Y in China, keeps starting price unchanged. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR, JCM (2023-10-01). Más de 100.000 armenios huyeron de Nagorno-Karabaj. telesurtv.net El 83% de la población del enclave armenio, ubicado en Azerbaiyán, se han visto obligador a huir a Armenia ante operación militar azerí en esa región.

Oakland Asian Cultural Center (2023-10-01). Saturday 10/28: "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir" Book Launch. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…

Jacob Andrewartha, Jordan AK (2023-10-01). Victoria's housing plan — a win for developers, a loss for public housing. greenleft.org.au The Victorian state Labor government's Housing Statement allows for residential developments valued at more than $50 million to be fast-tracked, proposes the demolition of all public housing towers for public-private development and sells off public land to developers, report Jacob Andrewartha and Jordan AK.

Jacob Andrewartha, Jordan AK (2023-10-01). Victoria's housing plan — a win for developers, a loss for public housing. greenleft.org.au The Victorian state Labor government's Housing Statement allows for residential developments valued at more than $50 million to be fast-tracked, proposes the demolition of all public housing towers for public-private development and sells off public land to developers, report Jacob Andrewrtha and Jordan AK.

greenleft.org.au (2023-10-01). The Palestine Laboratory with Antony Loewenstein. greenleft.org.au

Susan Price (2023-10-01). Building ties between workers & the climate justice movement. greenleft.org.au The Global Ecosocialist Network brought together labour and climate justice activists from Africa, Asia, the United States and Europe, in June, to discuss how to build stronger links, reports Susan Price.

greenleft.org.au (2023-10-01). Rally calls for Australia to condemn Turkish aggression in northern Iraq. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-10-01). Gunditjmara ocean defenders call for whales to be protected. greenleft.org.au

Editor (2023-09-29). Sep 29, 2023. sitrepworld.info LoLa & Hauser — Moonlight Sonata Europa Raped Again, by an American Bull, by Pepe Escobar The News Has Nothing To Do With Newsworthiness, by Caitlin Johnstone The Information War: The Deadly War Hardly Anyone Realizes We're Fighting, by Dr. Joseph Mercola (Video) 'Sixty Minutes' holds up the mirror to the West: and the picture in the frame is ugly, by Gilbert Doctorow America, the Not So Beautiful, Has No Business Lecturing Other Countries, by Larry Johnson America Needs Regime Change… RFK Jr. Dices With Death by Running for the Presidency, by Finian Cunningham Kennedy: An Israeli Per…

infobrics (2023-09-29). Joining BRICS Is no Rejection of the West. infobrics.org The proposed expansion of the BRICS group has prompted alarm among some western commentators. Three of the six new states invited to join, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, are key US allies in the Middle East who will now enter an economic bloc with Washington's geopolitical rivals…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-29). Bangladesh confirms arrival of Russian uranium for nuclear plant. plenglish.com Dhaka, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Rooppur power plant in Bangladesh, M. Shawkat Akbar, confirmed the arrival of the first shipment of uranium from Russia as part of the nuclear energy project of this nation.

The Jerusalem Post (2023-09-29). Israel Threatened to Launch Nuclear War on Iran — UN Envoy. globalresearch.ca

manager (2023-09-29). CEPR Sanctions Watch September 2023. cepr.net In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering September 2023: One year since the creation of the "Afghan Fund," the people of Afghanistan have yet to see any of their assets; Senator Bob Menendez, a leading proponent of the embargo against Cuba, is indicted for corruption; The US and Iran complete a prisoner-swap and asset release …

Howard Altman (2023-09-29). Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Has Gained The Most Ground This Year. thedrive.com (Photo by ROMAN PILIPEY/AFP via Getty Images)After nine months of bloody fighting this year, Russia has gained the most ground, but it amounts to less than the square area of Kyiv.

infobrics (2023-09-29). Armenia desperate to join International Criminal Court, damaging ties with Russia. infobrics.org Armenia's new developments signal a potential Western shift which would be detrimental to the country's interests.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Russian athletes to compete at Paris Paralympics after IPC votes against full ban. channelnewsasia.com

Mike Phipps (2023-09-29). "It feels like the apocalypse" internationalviewpoint.org "The Russian Socialist Movement statement called on Azerbaijan to immediately cease hostilities and open negotiations without any preconditions, and on the international community to immediately impose sanctions against the leadership of Azerbaijan." | – | / |

Staff (2023-09-29). Fearing Ethnic Cleansing, 90,000 Armenians Flee Nagorno-Karabakh After Azerbaijan Military Blitz. democracynow.org The government of Nagorno-Karabakh is dissolving itself after decades of struggle for autonomy from Azerbaijan, just days after Azerbaijani forces carried out a military blitz to seize the breakaway region, which has a majority of ethnic Armenians. More than half the territory's 120,000 people have reportedly fled to Armenia, while thousands more remain without food, shelter and clean drinking water. "Basically, this is ethnic cleansing," says Roubina Margossian, managing editor of EVN Report, an independent media outlet based in Armenia. "This is the victory of a dictatorship over a democ…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-29). Seventy percent of Armenians fled from Nagorno-Karabakh. plenglish.com Yerevan, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) To date, 70 percent of ethnic Armenians have fled the separatist enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, on the territory of Azerbaijan, according to data provided by a government source.

Alfred de Zayas (2023-09-29). Responsibility to Protect the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabakh. counterpunch.org If the "doctrine" of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) means anything[1], then it applies to the tragedy unfolding since 2020 in the Armenian Republic of Artsakh, better known as Nagorno Karabakh. The illegal aggression by Azerbaijan in 2020, accompanied by war crimes and crimes against humanity, as documented among others by Human Rights Watch[2], constituted a

Staff (2023-09-29). Headlines for September 29, 2023. democracynow.org Ahead of Shutdown, Biden Says GOP Extremists Are Trying to "Burn the Place Down", Biden Warns Trump & MAGA Movement Are a Threat to Democracy, Activist Disrupts Biden Speech, Urges Him to Declare Climate Emergency, 18 Youth Climate Activists Arrested for Occupying Speaker McCarthy's Office, GOP Witnesses Admit No Evidence Yet to Support Impeaching Biden, GOP Lawmakers Refuse to Say Trump Should Be Held Accountable If Convicted, NY Appeals Court Rejects Trump Effort to Delay Civil Fraud Trial, Dozens Killed in Two Blasts in Pakistan, U.N.: Over 2,500 Migrants Have Died or Gone Missing This Year T…

Jeffrey St. Clair (2023-09-29). Roaming Charges: Our Man in Jersey. counterpunch.org I've been re-reading with great pleasure John Le Carré's mid-80s novel A Perfect Spy, which is a kind of roman à clef about the writer's turbulent relationship with his father, Ronnie Cornwell, an extravagant trickster and confidence artist, who, in one of his most elaborate hoaxes, ended up running for Parliament. But Le Carré's twisty tale of fraud and duplicity among the English moneyed classes (and those who would exploit their greed) can't really hold up to the career of New Jersey's own apex con man, Robert Menendez, whose personal embellishments and political fictions have become so labyrinthine that now t…

ecns.cn (2023-09-29). Hong Kong delegation forges educational and cultural bonds in Beijing. ecns.cn A delegation comprising 27 young talents from leading Hong Kong universities embarked on a journey of exploration and collaboration in Beijing from Sept 18 to 22. This exchange program encompassed various facets of education, science, technology, and culture.

WSWS (2023-09-29). Sri Lanka workers begin sit-in strike at government-owned company to defend jobs. wsws.org The CWE is the first state-owned enterprise to be destroyed and all its workers sacked under International Monetary Fund austerity measures being implemented by the Wickremesinghe government.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Drought-hit Indian farmers protest against sharing of river water. channelnewsasia.com

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-09-29). India Won't be Bullied in Multipolar Setting. globalresearch.ca

Miko Peled (2023-09-29). Mahmoud Abbas at the UN: A Global Betrayal of Palestine's Struggle for Justice. mintpressnews.com Mahmoud Abbas has not only betrayed the Palestinian cause for his own gain, he has paved the way for Israel's legitimacy in the Arab world, argues Israeli human rights activist Miko Peled.

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-09-29). Critical public health experts face rising maltreatment and corporate intrusion. peoplesdispatch.org Critical public health is under attack by both corporate sector and authoritarian regimes, warned panelists at International Association of Health Policy Europe conference, citing examples of Palestine, Turkey, and Australia…

OHCHR. (2023-09-29). United States: End Detention Of Venezuelan Special Envoy. popularresistance.org UN experts* today urged the government of the United States of America to end the prolonged pre-trial detention of Alex Nain Saab Morán, a Venezuelan Special Envoy, arrested and extradited to the US on money laundering charges. | Saab was appointed as a Special Envoy by the Government of Venezuela in April 2018 to undertake official missions in Iran to secure humanitarian deliveries to Venezuela, including of food and medicine. | In July 2019, he was placed under US sanctions for allegedly being responsible for inter alia engaging in transactions or programmes administered by the Government of Venezuela. | On 12…

Nora Barrows-Friedman, The Electronic Intifada. (2023-09-29). Federal Complaint Alleges University Conspired Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Students at the University of Illinois Chicago have filed a federal complaint against the school, alleging that staff discriminated against them because of their ethnicity and national origin. | The seven students, six Palestinian Americans and one Jewish American, attempted to join an informational session over the videoconferencing platform Zoom in January about a study abroad summer program in Israel. | During and after the video call, students say they were racially profiled, harassed and silenced by university staff and, later, by campus police. | In the Zoom call, UIC staff denied the students with Arab and…

Al Mayadeen, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-09-29). Palestine Has No Choice But To Escalate Resistance In West Bank. popularresistance.org Deputy Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Jamil Mezher, said in an interview with Al Mayadeen that the Palestinian factions have no choice but to escalate Resistance in the West Bank. | Mezher made this comment after delegations of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the PFLP met in Beirut. Mezher said that the meeting was held in Beirut because "the Lebanese capital is an incubator of resistance." | "We are facing a grave danger threatening the Palestinian national cause," he stressed, and added that "we must escalate the resistance to confront the occupation."

Murat Bay, The Real News Network. (2023-09-29). In Turkey, Villagers Fight Deforestation In Coal Mine Project. popularresistance.org Akbelen forest, western Turkey. Local villagers and environmental activists try to stop the expansion of a coal mine. Just three months after strongman President Erdoƒüan was re-elected, people flocked here from all over Turkey to try to save the remaining woodland. The protest is a symbol of a wider struggle to protect the environment in Turkey, from companies which often enjoy close relations with the government. The coal giant Limak Holding is a typical example. President Erdoƒüan dismissed the protesters as 'marginal', opposed to the country's economic development. Despite a nation-wide ou…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-09-29). Ghosts of the Past: For Israel, War on UNESCO is an Existential Battle. counterpunch.org Jericho does not belong to the Palestinians alone. It belongs to the whole of humanity. For Israel, however, the recognition by UNESCO of Jericho as a "World Heritage Site in Palestine" complicates its mission of erasing Palestine, physically and figuratively, from existence. The decision was described by Israel's foreign ministry as a "cynical" ploy by

Editor (2023-09-29). Humiliation vs. Self-Respect: The Untold Story of the Abuse of Palestinian Women in Hebron. scheerpost.com By Ramzy Baroud / CounterCurrents The humiliation of Palestinian women by Israeli soldiers in the occupied city of Al-Khalil (Hebron) on July 10 was not the first such episode. Sadly, it will not be the last. Indeed, the stripping of five women in front of their children, parading them naked around their family home and …

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Ukrainian, French defence ministers pledge to work together on arms. channelnewsasia.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-29). How Canada Emerged as a Haven for Nazi War Criminals. libya360.wordpress.com Roger Jordan Government House Leader Karina Gould (left) and House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota (right) embrace Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian former member of Adolf Hitler's Waffen SS. Standing behind Hunka in the middle is his son Martin. [Photo: @karinagould] WSWS Editorial Note: Aided by the corporate media, Canada's political establishment is trying to claim that…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-09-29). Assad and Xi Summit Heralds a New Dawn in East and West Asia Relations. orinocotribune.com By Vanessa Beeley — Sep 23, 2023 | On Thursday 21st September President Assad and the First Lady, Asma Al Assad arrived at the Chinese city of Ghuangzhou as honoured guests of President Xi Jinping. The Chinese President had chartered a private plane to bring Assad and his wife to China for their first visit since 2004. | The Assad Xi summit began on a foggy, damp day in Ghuangzou but the warmth of the welcome was palpable. Many have spoken about the symbolism of the First Lady's outfit which was of the finest silk damask to honour the historical importance of the Silk Road now transformed into the Belt and R…

Carson Minow (2023-09-29). Florida's high-speed train. america.cgtn.com It's been running for a week now — new, high-speed trains between the cities of Miami and Orlando in the U.S. state of Florida. And while fast trains are the norm in parts of Europe and Asia, they're rare in the United States. | June-wei Sum explains.

Dania Akkad (2023-09-29). Bahrain: Activist held on return to UK after addressing UN on human rights. middleeasteye.net Bahrain: Activist held on return to UK after addressing UN on human rights | Sayed Alwadaei says Border Force officers detained him for over two hours at Gatwick Airport without explaining why | Fri, 09/29/2023 – 13: 47 | Sayed Alwadaei (right) and other Bahraini human rights defenders visit US Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, Michele Taylor, in Geneva on Thursday (X/@USAmbHRC) | A promi…

MEE correspondent (2023-09-29). Iranian press review: Curly hair banned for male medical students. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Curly hair banned for male medical students | Meanwhile, unrestricted internet for foreigners causes anger, and pro-establishment mothers march in support of 'childbearing jihad' | Fri, 09/29/2023 – 11: 23 | A young Iranian man walks along a street in downtown Tehran at sunset on 8 June 2023 (Reuters) | List of new restrictions announced for students

Peter Bolton (2023-09-29). The Jerusalem Post Is Now Enlisting Washed-up ANC Apparatchiks to Whitewash Israel's Practice of Ethnic Apartheid. dissidentvoice.org Photo credit: Wall in Palestine/Flickr (CC, image edited) On September 24, the Jerusalem Post published an article titled, "Israel is not an apartheid state, former South African defense minister says." The article notes that the former African National Congress (ANC) minister in question, Mosiuoa Lekota, served time in prison with Nelson Mandela during South Africa's …

Katherine Hearst (2023-09-29). Egyptian woman murdered on campus in third femicide case this week. middleeasteye.net Egyptian woman murdered on campus in third femicide case this week | The spate of killings is part of an 'epidemic' of gender-based violence in Egypt, says activist | Fri, 09/29/2023 – 17: 04 | Nourhan (pictured) was gunned down by a colleague on campus (social media) | An employee of Cairo University was killed on campus on Thursday, in the third incident of femicide in Egypt in tw…

Bruce C.T. Wright (2023-09-29). Who Will Be Dianne Feinstein's 'Interim' Senate Replacement? Newsom Vowed To Appoint Black Woman. newsone.com Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is seen in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. | Source: Tom Williams / Getty | With immediate political implications, the death of longtime Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein has placed a spotlight on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's pledge to appoint a Black woman if there was ever a Senate vacancy. |

Dr. Edward Hunt (2023-09-29). U.S. Claims to Central Pacific Flout International Law. asia-pacificresearch.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Millions travel across China as national holiday kicks off. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Indonesia plans Bali light rail to ease congestion from airport. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Malaysia turns up the heat on slot machine operators, with senior executives questioned in anti-graft probe. channelnewsasia.com Industry executives estimate close to roughly 300 legal slot machine establishments nationwide with each premise operating at least 15 machines, which are controlled by privately held companies.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Philippines vows to remove future barriers at disputed reef. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Singaporean woman and daughter arrested in Manila airport for allegedly smuggling 14kg of cocaine worth US$1.3m. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Cathay Pacific buys 32 Airbus A321-200neo aircraft for $4.66 billion. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). China trade council asks US to "carefully consider" tech investment ban. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Former crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried faces US trial. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Evergrande sold yacht this year, say sources, as creditors sharpen focus on offshore assets. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Explainer-Why is France raiding a graphics card company? channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Japan Display ends partnership talks with China's HKC. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Japan Finance Minister says no 'defence line' set in dealing with currency moves. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Japan's economy minister says authorities must ensure end to deflation. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Japan's Sony says India unit's merger with Zee likely delayed. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Sony doubles down on virtual production business using its hardware muscle. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Tesla's deliveries expected to fall on plant shutdowns, soft demand. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Thai central bank chief says rates pause appropriate 'for now' after surprise hike. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). UK regulator clears $1.52 billion UnitedHealth-EMIS deal. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Volkswagen's Trinity model to be built in Zwickau -Handelsblatt. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). What could break under higher-for-longer interest rates? channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). 'Fast and Furious': Paris collector offers drives in famous movie cars. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). NFL-The 'Taylor Swift effect' brings spending boost to football. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Commentary: Malaysia PM Anwar's reform credentials on the line in possible Cabinet reshuffle. channelnewsasia.com Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim needs a major Cabinet overhaul to show he is serious about tackling the stagnant economy and cost-of-living issues, but his options may be limited, says James Chin, Asian Studies professor at the University of Tasmania.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Anthony Chen's The Breaking Ice selected as Singapore's 2024 Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film. channelnewsasia.com This is the third of Chen's directorial efforts to be selected to represent Singapore at the Academy Awards in the same category, following Ilo Ilo in 2013 and Wet Season in 2019.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Batuk bayi dan petani yang susah payah memadamkan api: Ketika warga Sumsel berjibaku hadapi kebakaran hutan. channelnewsasia.com Indonesia adalah negara dengan hutan hujan tropis terluas ketiga di dunia, namun juga merupakan salah satu penghasil emisi gas rumah kaca terbesar dunia karena kebakaran hutan, degradasi lahan gambut dan penggundulan hutan.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). 'Bernilai tinggi': Industri nadir bumi Malaysia terima dorongan disamping pandangan berbelah bahagi. channelnewsasia.com Industri nadir bumi Malaysia dijangka menyumbang RM9.5 bilion (AS$2.03 bilion) kepada keluaran dalam negara kasar pada 2025, kata Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Billion-dollar money laundering case: Vang Shuiming fails in latest bid for bail, will claim trial. channelnewsasia.com The value of assets seized in relation to Vang Shuiming's case is one of the highest among the 10 people charged.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Electricity tariff to go up from October to December due to higher energy costs. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). National Parks Board to get new chairman on Oct 1. channelnewsasia.com New NParks chairman Loh Khum Yean, Permanent Secretary in the Public Service Division, will retire from the administrative service after 33 years in the public service.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). SingPost, NLB launch new stamps featuring historical images of the Singapore River. channelnewsasia.com The 19th-century images of the river come from the National Library's rare materials collection.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). 3 teenagers among 5 arrested for suspected involvement in drug transactions on Telegram. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Over US$2.8 million in cryptocurrencies moved from Vang Shuiming's account while he was remanded. channelnewsasia.com More than US$2.8 million worth of cryptocurrencies was withdrawn from Vang Shuiming's Binance account after he was arrested in the multi-billion dollar money-laundering probe.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Woman charged with forging letters from Prime Minister's Office to get money from HDB, Customs. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Mother fined after altercation with another woman over her 8-year-old son using ladies' toilet. channelnewsasia.com After quarrelling with the other woman in the lift, Wang Jing drove her car around looking for her and went against traffic before accelerating towards the woman and her colleague.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Woman jailed for selling counterfeit branded goods from Taobao at makeshift stalls. channelnewsasia.com She generated about S$2,400 in monthly profit operating her makeshift stall.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). All change for fourballs as captains play everyone. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Arsenal look to win in any context, says Arteta amid injury concerns. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). At the Asian Games, finishing fourth hurts for Singapore's swimmers, but bodes well for future. channelnewsasia.com With one day of competition left in Hangzhou, Team Singapore's swimmers have registered nine fourth-placed finishes.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Flamengo part ways with manager Sampaoli. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Fury to fight Usyk in Saudi for undisputed heavyweight title. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Games-India's shooters beat China on way to world record, gold medal. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Injured Barnes sidelined for three months, says Newcastle boss Howe. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Kerevi, Petaia omitted as Wallabies go on all-out attack against Portugal. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Manchester United's Antony to resume training, available for selection – club. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Mourinho enduring 'worst start' as Roma's struggles continue. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Recovering Williamson ruled out of New Zealand's World Cup opener. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Ryder Cup will boost Italian golf says federation head. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Top seed Swiatek stunned by Kudermetova in Tokyo quarter-final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Vast crowds around first tee as Ryder Cup gets underway. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Private sector crucial in the battle against climate change: ADB special advisor. channelnewsasia.com There is increasing interest from the private sector on investing in sustainable developments, green initiatives and climate-friendly adaptations, he said.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). New York subways disrupted as more heavy rain triggers flooding. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Divisions between Republicans, Democrats widen as 2024 US presidential election looms. channelnewsasia.com The situation is growing more acrimonious, with an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden and the indictment of former president Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn election results.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Trump still likely Republican nominee for president in 2024, despite debate no-show. channelnewsasia.com This is despite his Republican rivals performing better than they did at the first debate last month.

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). 'Are they capable?': US voters concerned over ageing presidency, lawmakers. channelnewsasia.com At 80, Joe Biden is the oldest sitting president in US history. Some voters believe he and other advanced age lawmakers on Capitol Hill are too old to be effective decision makers.

teleSUR (2023-09-29). Petro to Travel to China to Discuss Transportation Projects. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that he will travel to Beijing, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss the future of Bogota's subway. Its construction is currently being handled by a Chinese consortium. | RELATED: | "I have an interview with the Chinese president on October 25," he said, adding that he hopes the Asian nation can help Colombia with transportation projects bas…

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Bosnia's Serb region adopts draft 'foreign agents' law despite criticism. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Gulf Cooperation Council says it and Pakistan 'initialize' free trade agreement. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Nvidia's French offices raided in cloud-computing competition inquiry: WSJ. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Tesla trial over Autopilot fatality kicks off in California. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). US telecom board says it could boost authority over Huawei, ZTE equipment. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Dupont's recovery going well, last eight participation still in the balance. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Endeavor, Fenway Sports weighing deal with PGA: Bloomberg News. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Ireland's Conan back in full training ahead of Scotland showdown. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Napoli say they never intended to offend Osimhen amid row. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Romania shuffle their pack for Scotland clash in Lille. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Samoa skipper Vui, Japan scrumhalf Nagare out of Pool D clash. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Dry weather threatens Argentine wheat, but rain on the horizon. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Digital vandals hit Canadian websites amid tensions with India. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Mineral-hungry clean tech sees countries seeking to escape China's shadow. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). Three killed in twin Dutch shootings. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-09-29). US commends Philippines on removal of Chinese barrier in South China Sea. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2023-09-29). Hong Kong celebrates National Day with flags, banners. ecns.cn China's national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags were hung on a pedestrian bridge in Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR on Friday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-29). Orgs from Nepal, India and Bangladesh condemn attack on Cuban Embassy. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) Organizations from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh condemned the terrorist attack on the Cuban Embassy in the United States and expressed their solidarity with Cuba, diplomatic sources informed on Friday.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-29). Canada-India Assassination Allegations, as Further 'Logic' to Expand Spying Powers and Intelligence Integration. libya360.wordpress.com Morrigan Johnson Canadian PM Justin Trudeau shaking hands with Indian PM Narendra Modi. Image credit: Hindustan Times. Someone has to be lying On September 22, CTV News published a report revealing new allegations against India for the assassination of an Indian political dissident in Canada. In this report, it became known that Prime Minister Justin…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-09-29). The India-Mideast-Europe Corridor's Complexities. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter The US, together with a consortium of nations including India and the EU, has announced the initiation of the India-Middle East-European Economic Corridor (Imec), the latest endeavor in its global infrastructure development strategy to counter Chinese influence. During the recent G20 summit, the governments of India, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi…

Adi Saleem (2023-09-29). The Trial of Subhas Nair: Race, Class, and Ideology in Singapore. counterpunch.org On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Subhas Govin Prabhakar Nair, the Indian Singaporean rapper more commonly known as Subhas, was found guilty on four counts of "promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of race and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony" under section 298A(a) of the Penal Code 1871. On September 5, 2023, Subhas was sentenced to six weeks in prison. Subhas had previously been issued a two-year conditional warning by the Singapore Police for a satirical rap video he released with his sister Preeti Nair, commonly known as Preetipls, critiquing a Havas advertisement for Nets, a Singapore…

Adi Saleem (2023-09-29). The Trial of Subhas Nair: Race, Class, and Ideology in Singapore. counterpunch.org On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Subhas Govin Prabhakar Nair, the Indian Singaporean rapper more commonly known as Subhas, was found guilty on four counts of "promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of race and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony" under section 298A(a) of the Penal Code 1871. On September 5, 2023, Subhas

The Cradle (2023-09-29). Iran Indicts Four US Presidents Over Their Support for Shady Royalist Group. globalresearch.ca

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-09-29). Grulac 2023 Latin American film festival opened in Tokyo. plenglish.com Tokyo, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The first edition of the Film Festival organized by the embassies of the Latin American and Caribbean Group in Japan (Grulac) began here today with the participation of 16 countries.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-29). Lebanon reaffirms support for Cuba in the face of the U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Social Nationalist Party in Lebanon reaffirmed the organization's support for Cuba in the face of the blockade, hegemonic policies and arrogance of the United States.

Shirin Shalkooi (2023-09-29). One year after the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" uprising. internationalviewpoint.org A point of view from the feminist solidarity movement in Brussels | – | / |

Farooq Sulehria (2023-09-29). Anti-imperialism of fools: The case of Imran Khan. internationalviewpoint.org "The politics of Khan have not benefitted anti-imperialism by an iota in Pakistan. On the contrary, his politics have gravely undermined, for the years to come, the gains made by the women's movement, democracy activism and the trade union struggles." | – | / |

teleSUR (2023-09-29). Death Toll From Pakistan Blast Rises to 50. telesurenglish.net On Friday, an explosion occurred near a mosque when people were gathering to celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Islam's Prophet Muhammad, in the Kora Khan area of the Mastung district in Balochistan province. | RELATED: | The blast has killed at least 50 people, Aetzaz Ahmed Goraya, deputy inspector general of Counter-Terrorism Department Police in the provincial capital city of Quetta, told Xinhua. | The police offi…

Connor Freeman (2023-09-29). US-backed Kurdish Militia Imposes Curfew in Eastern Syria, Following Clashes with Another US-backed Militia. globalresearch.ca

Joseph Daher (2023-09-29). A breath of the 2011 resistance in Syrian protest movement. internationalviewpoint.org "While the resilience and courage of the Sweida demonstrators are to be welcomed, only an extension of the protest movement to other regions can allow it to continue and represent a real challenge to the regime." | – | / |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-09-29). Syria's Assad's Visit to China and the American Silence. orinocotribune.com By Arabi Souri — Sep 26, 2023 | With the exception of a limited number of members of the House and Senate, there have been no official American comments on the visit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to China and the holding of the Chinese-Syrian summit, which included the announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping of a strategic partnership with Syria. | In its

ecns.cn (2023-09-29). Molly Show: Cultural charm of 19th Asian Games host city Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 19th Asian Games are being held in east China's Hangzhou City. Here, you can find the millennia-old Liangzhu civilization, poems written by ancient literati, and Qipao dresses made of the lustrous silk."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-09-29). Logistics firm Cainiao seeks IPO in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd, a unit of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has officially filed its application for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong bourse, as the company steps up efforts to build logistics networks across the globe and boost its delivery efficiency.

ecns.cn (2023-09-29). Foreigners savor traditional culture at Mid-Autumn Festival event in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Hong Kong welcomed this year's mid-autumn festival with an arts and cultural event that showcased some of China's Intangible Cultural Heritage for locally stationed diplomats and business representatives among others.

ecns.cn (2023-09-29). Philippines' claim about removing Chinese blocking nets at Huangyan Island fabricated: China Coast Guard. ecns.cn The Philippines' claim about having removed blocking nets set by the China Coast Guard (CCG) at Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea is purely fabricated, said a CCG spokesperson.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-09-29). ONU: asentamientos israelíes socavan viabilidad de Estado palestino. telesurtv.net El enviado de Naciones Unidas para el proceso de paz en Oriente Próximo indicó que estas acciones "alimentan la violencia e impiden el acceso de los palestinos a sus tierras y recursos".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-09-29). Reportan más de 78,000 desplazados de Nagorno Karabaj a Armenia. telesurtv.net Para las 22H00 local (18H00 UTC), un total de 78,354 personas se han trasladado a Armenia desde Nagorno Karabaj.

teleSUR, dcdc- DRL (2023-09-29). Explosión suicida deja más de 50 fallecidos en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Este constituye el segundo suceso de este tipo ocurrido en el mes de septiembre en dicho territorio.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-29). Rally calls for Australia to condemn Turkish aggression in northern Iraq. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-29). Gunditjmara ocean defenders call for whales to be protected. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-29). Fighting the diaspora: Modi's campaign against Khalistan. greenleft.org.au

Editor (2023-09-25). Sep 25, 2023. sitrepworld.info For What It's Worth — Buffalo Springfield Bill Kristol's Refreshingly Honest Ukraine War Ad, by Caitlin Johnstone West Crumbles While Eurasia Rises, by Matthew Ehret (Video) Lavrov's UNGA Speech — Amazing what can be said in 15 minutes, by Karl Sanchez 'Silent Coup': How capitalism defeated decolonization, by Chris Hedges (Video, Transcript) What is wrong with the Western political class? by Gaius Baltar Western powers are falling behind in technology, held back by systemic rot, by Alex Krainer Ukraine Counteroffensive: 'I'm Ready to Die … 90% of the Guys Here Will Die Too,' by A…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-25). Prensa Latina and VNA agencies assess progress and renew cooperation. plenglish.com Hanoi, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) The press agencies VNA, from Vietnam, and Prensa Latina, from Cuba, reviewed the progress in bilateral collaboration and renewed the existing agreement in the editorial area.

Boston Branch, Workers World. (2023-09-25). Boston March October 7 To Demand: Indigenous Peoples Day Now! popularresistance.org United American Indians of New England (UAINE), the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) and other organizations have called for a march and rally on Oct. 7 to demand that the Massachusetts legislature forever replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. | This decades-long struggle of Indigenous peoples in Massachusetts, where the Pilgrims carried out "first encounter" land thefts and genocide, aims to overturn centuries of entrenched racist mythology wrapped up in the triumphalist federal holiday known as Columbus Day. | The 2017 murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the hands…

Ramzy Baroud, Mintpress News. (2023-09-25). The Israeli 'Coup' And The Death Of False Democracy. popularresistance.org From its very onset, Israel has constructed a brand for itself, a powerful gimmick that was predicated on two main pillars: democracy and stability. | The main target audience for this brand has been powerful Western states that wielded disproportionate political, economic and military powers. | These Western governments, along with their influential mainstream corporate media, did their part, by polishing Israel's image — as most democratic and most stable — while tarnishing that of their Arab and Palestinian enemies — or anyone else who dared criticize Israel. | It mattered little whether Isra…

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Xi: Sports can help promote world peace. ecns.cn China's tangible commitment to world peace, unity and prosperity were noted by global leaders as they endorsed Beijing's latest diplomatic efforts led by President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games.

---

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Team China dominates on opening day, bagging 20 golds. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation made an impressive start on the first day of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on Sunday, clinching an astounding 20 gold medals across various sports, including rowing, shooting, wushu and swimming.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Kenneth Fok: I hope Wushu can manifest Chinese culture and civilization. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Tong Xin delivered outstanding performance to win the gold medal on Sunday in the women's Taijiquan — Taijijian all-round of Wushu at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province."ÄÄ…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-09-25). South Korea holds meeting with China and Japan. plenglish.com Seoul, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) South Korea, China and Japan began today a series of meetings in Seoul, ahead of their high-level trilateral talks this week, in which they will discuss the resumption of the stalled presidential summits.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Policy to help promote cross-Strait relations. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China is maintaining its strategic dominance in steering cross-Strait relations by rolling out a policy promoting integrated development of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, thus laying the foundation for future reunification.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). 19th Asian Games opening ceremony held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Saturday.

---

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). (W.E.Talk) Dino Patti Djalal: Why a Friendly Relation is Valued by both ASEAN and China. ecns.cn Mr. Dino made contributions to the development of friendly relations of ASEAN-China and Indonesia-China for a long time. Recently, Dino Patti Djalal had an exclusive interview with the "W.E. Talk" of China News Service, focusing on his experiences and views on the ASEAN-China relation.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Officials hail use of tech to boost efficiency. ecns.cn Olympic Council of Asia officials praised the efficiency of the Hangzhou Asian Games' opening ceremony and competition events in six host cities, with a particular emphasis on the use of digital technologies to optimize speed and smoothness.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). How 100 million digital torchbearers lit cauldron at Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn In order to include as much of the public as possible in the torch relay and ignition ceremony, technology engineers conducted over 100,000 tests of more than 200,000 lines of code in the past three years for more than 300 different types of cell phones.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Sales of official Asian Games souvenirs boom in Hangzhou. ecns.cn As the games opened on Saturday, official souvenirs were witnessing a sales boom in Hangzhou.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Dazzling lanterns light up Victoria Park in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Visitors take photos of dazzling lanterns displayed at Victoria Park to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Sept. 24, 2023.

---

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-25). India and UN present development initiative for the Global South. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) India and the United Nations presented a capacity development initiative for the Global South to provide experiences, best practices and knowledge to emerging partner countries, the national press reported.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). 10 killed in Taiwan factory explosion. ecns.cn An explosion on Friday at a factory in a science and technology park in Taiwan has claimed 10 lives, including four firefighters, and left nearly 100 injured as of Sunday afternoon, according to media reports on the island.

ecns.cn (2023-09-25). Cauldron lit at Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony. ecns.cn Swimming Olympic champion Wang Shun and a digital torchbearer jointly lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-09-25). Irán frustra complot para 30 explosiones simultáneas en Teherán. telesurtv.net La Inteligencia persa señaló que las explosiones fueron planificadas para el aniversario de los disturbios de 2022.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-09-25). Piden a la ONU garantizar seguridad de los armenios en Nagorno. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Armenia, Nikol Pashinián, y Azerbaiyán, Ilham Alíev, se reunirán el próximo 5 de octubre en la ciudad española de Granada, según informó el Consejo de Seguridad armenio.

---

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-09-25). Reportan casi 5.000 armenios desplazados de Nagorno Karabaj. telesurtv.net El Gabinete de ministros, a través de Telegram, reportó 4.850 refugiados procedentes de Nagorno Karabaj.

Angela (2023-09-25). Sunday 10/15: Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-25). Filipino community condemns continuing martial law. greenleft.org.au

Federico Fuentes, Promise Li (2023-09-25). Moving beyond 'No New Cold War'. greenleft.org.au Promise Li is a socialist from Hong Kong currently based in Los Angeles, and a member of US socialist organisations Tempest and Solidarity. In the second part of our interview, he discusses multipolarity and its implications for anti-war and anti-imperialist organising, with Green Left's Federico Fuentes.

Federico Fuentes, Promise Li (2023-09-25). US-China relations: Rivalry or 'antagonistic cooperation'? greenleft.org.au US-based Hong Kong socialist activist and scholar Promise Li discusses how economic interdependence across rivaling geopolitical blocs shapes inter-imperialist tensions today, with Green Left's Federico Fuentes.

---

Yamin Kogoya (2023-09-25). Victor Yeimo released from Indonesian prison, unites West Papuans in the fight against racism and colonialism. greenleft.org.au Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was released from prison in Indonesia's occupied capital of West Papua on September 23, sparking celebration among Papuans, reports Yamin Kogoya.

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-25). Gunditjmara ocean defenders call for whales to be protected. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-25). Protesters use equity week to demand Upfield Line duplication. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-25). Fighting the diaspora: Modi's campaign against Khalistan. greenleft.org.au

infobrics (2023-09-24). Crisis will aggravate in Armenia after Azerbaijan's "anti-terrorist operation" infobrics.org The conflict between Russia and NATO will take a long time to end. Moscow has the strength to strike back at any external threat at any time. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the currently weakened and demoralized Armenia.

Larry Johnson (2023-09-24). Biden's Latest Nadia Comaneci Moves on Ukraine. sonar21.com For a crusty, old, demented codger, Biden is doing the political equivalent of a gymnastics floor exercise. He is proving to be extraordinarily agile and flexible on policy redlines, doing…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Ukrainian drone hits administrative building in Kursk, Russia. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) A public building in Kursk, the capital of the Russian province of the same name, bordering Ukraine, was slightly damaged on Sunday due to a drone attack, Governor Roman Starovoit informed.

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-09-24). Russia scrambles as EU surges in the Caucasus. peoplesdispatch.org The EU's strategic interest is for Armenia and Azerbaijan to minimize Russian influence in Transcaucasia. With so many powerful geopolitical players involved in the Caucasus region, the situation is delicate…

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). (W.E.Talk) Dino Patti Djalal: Why a Friendly Relation is Valued by both ASEAN and China. ecns.cn Mr. Dino made contributions to the development of friendly relations of ASEAN-China and Indonesia-China for a long time. Recently, Dino Patti Djalal had an exclusive interview with the "W.E. Talk" of China News Service, focusing on his experiences and views on the ASEAN-China relation.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Syria underscores China's moral and human role in the world. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Presidential Advisor Luna Al-Shibel affirmed on Sunday that China has become a major world power without losing its morality and humanity.

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). China wins men's team and women's team preliminary group matches at Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn Friday marked the first day of the table tennis competition in the Hangzhou Asian Games held in east China's Zhejiang Province. A splendid light show was staged in the stadium before the matches began. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). Malaysian Chef de Mission to 19th Asian Games: We want to win 27 medals. ecns.cn Dato' Chong Kim Fatt, Malaysian Chef de Mission to the 19th Asian Games, said that he had led the team to participate in the Guangzhou Asian Games as the leader of the Malaysian martial arts team when he was interviewed at the athletes' village in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). Xi declares Hangzhou Asian Games open. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday night declared the 19th Asian Games open in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang province.

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). 19th Asian Games opening ceremony held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). 19th Asian Games: HK delegation head hopes all athletes experience Chinese culture. ecns.cn A welcoming ceremony was held on Friday at the athletes' village of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.

Steven Sahiounie (2023-09-24). Nagorno-Karabakh's Armenians Fall Victim to the EU's Dependence on Hydrocarbons and Pashinyan's Betrayal. globalresearch.ca

JANET (2023-09-24). Tell Biden: Free Leonard Peltier! iacenter.org By Leonard Peltier September 22, 2023 The excerpted remarks were written by political prisoner Leonard Peltier (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) for the 53rd annual National Day of Mourning, Nov. 24, 2022, at Plymouth, Massachusetts. On Sept. 12, 2023, Peltier turned 79 years old. He has been falsely imprisoned for over 47 years for allegedly killing two FBI agents in 1975. The International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee continues to demand clemency from the White House for the ailing Indigenous leader. Go to whoisleonardpeltier.info. All the world now faces the same challenges that our people foreto…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Indian Foreign Minister denounces double standards in the world. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar on Sunday denounced the double standards in the world and the resistance to change in international organizations such as the United Nations Security Council to adjust to the current situation.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-09-24). Indian experts to review relations with Cuba and their prospects. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Local experts will review India's relations with Cuba and their prospects, at a seminar at the Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in this capital, on September 27, diplomatic sources announced recently.

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2023-09-24). Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Meets Members of Neturei Karat, a Pro-palestinian Jewish Anti-Zionist Organization. globalresearch.ca

JANET (2023-09-24). Writing Palestine: An interview with Susan Abulhawa. iacenter.org By Susie Day September 13, 2023 Susan Abulhawa Note: This is a slight edit of an interview that first appeared in Counterpunch, Aug. 27. 2023. In Palestine — a country whose existence goes unrecognized by most of the West — Palestinians are arrested, humiliated, beaten, killed by Israeli military or settlers every day, if not every hour. What began in 1948 as the Nakba has taken on force, ramped up control, occupied every aspect of Palestinian life. And, given Israel's "most right-wing government in history," what had shown no signs of stopping is now getting worse. Here, in the United States, we bare…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Palestinian Government denounces escalation of Israel's violence. plenglish.com Ramallah, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government on Sunday denounced the escalation of violence by Israel's security forces on the occupied territories, and accused that country of unleashing a war against the civilian population.

Robert Inlakesh (2023-09-24). An Israeli Civil-War Brewing Over Judicial Overhaul, Or A New War? thelastamericanvagabond.com In July, the Israeli Knesset ratified the first of a wave of bills that seek to curtail the powers of Tel Aviv's supreme court, dividing Israel's Jewish population between supporters of the current "liberal western democracy" model and those seeking a more radical system. While hundreds of thousands of Israeli protesters packed the streets, Israeli

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Protests in Syria against US mercenary militia. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Demonstrations continue for the fifth consecutive day against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by the United States, in the municipality of Qamishi, in the northeastern province of Hasakeh, it was reported here on Sunday. Activists quoted by various media outlets reported that hundreds of angry protesters and merchants gathered in the municipal roundabout to denounce the illegal and criminal measures imposed by this illegal group and the US forces.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Syria denounces use of human rights for pressure and blackmail. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government described as scandalous the ongoing exploitation of human rights and the humanitarian situation in the country to exert political pressure and blackmail, it was reported here on Sunday.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Cuban Parliament President arrives in Vietnam on official visit. plenglish.com Hanoi, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, arrived at the Noi Bai international airport in Vietnam on Sunday on an official visit.

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). World champion Qin Haiyang and Yang Liwei lead host delegation at Asian Games opening ceremony. ecns.cn World champion swimmer Qin Haiyang and women's basketball World Cup medalist Yang Liwei will lead the host delegation as flag bearers at the 19th Asian Games opening ceremony on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). Life at 19th Asian Games Village in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A welcome ceremony was held at the athletes' village on Thursday in Hangzhou.

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). Mascots of 19th Asian Games catch people's eyes at Main Press Center. ecns.cn The figures of the 19th Asian Games' mascots Chenchen, Congcong and Lianlian"ÄÄwere"ÄÄseen at the Main Press Center of the Games on Friday. The three mascots, carrying suitcases while walking in the press center, have gained popularity among staff and volunteers. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-09-24). Cycling team with average age over 60 rides to Hangzhou to promote Asian Games. ecns.cn

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-09-24). Irán frustra complot para 30 explosiones simultáneas en Teherán. telesurtv.net La Inteligencia persa señaló que las explosiones fueron planificadas para el aniversario de los disturbios de 2022.

Leonid Savin (2023-09-24). L'intelligence artificielle et notre avenir. thealtworld.com Il y a quarante ans, William Gibson, écrivain américain de science-fiction installé au Canada, achevait son premier roman, Neuromancien, qui, après sa parution en 1984, a valu à son auteur une incroyable popularité. Un texte d'une grande beauté, une intrigue tortueuse (avec des références aux histoires précédentes de l'auteur) et beaucoup d'idées qui se sont concrétisées des années plus tard et sont devenues des évidences. C'est grâce à l'≈ìuvre de William Gibson que le terme "cyberespace" nous est parvenu. On remarque également que ses images fantastiques ont influencé les créateurs du film "Matrix"

teleSUR, JCM (2023-09-24). Azerbaiyán aboga por revitalizar el sistema multilateral. telesurtv.net El canciller Jeyhun Bayramov aprovechó su intervención para ofrecer detalles del conflicto con Armenia por el enclave Nagorno Karabaj.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-09-24). Piden a la ONU garantizar seguridad de los armenios en Nagorno. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Armenia, Nikol Pashinián, y Azerbaiyán, Ilham Alíev, se reunirán el próximo 5 de octubre en la ciudad española de Granada, según informó el Consejo de Seguridad armenio.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-24). Ejército israelí asesina a dos palestinos en Cisjordania ocupada. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino identificó a los fallecidos como Asid Abu Ali, de 21 años, y Abed al Rahman Abu Daghash (32), ambos muertos tras recibir disparos en la cabeza.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-09-24). Fuerzas israelíes reprimen protesta palestina. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas sionistas reprimieron a los manifestantes y los atacaron con el lanzamiento de gas lacrimógeno.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-09-24). Volcán Semeru entra en erupción en Indonesia. telesurtv.net El cráter explosionó a las 09: 23 hora local, lanzando cenizas incandescentes hasta 700 metros de distancia en dirección sureste.

Angela (2023-09-24). Sunday 10/15: Q&A Discussion of the film "Israelism" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-24). Filipino community condemns continuing martial law. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-24). Gunditjmara ocean defenders call for whales to be protected. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-24). Protesters use equity week to demand Upfield Line duplication. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-24). Fighting the diaspora: Modi's campaign against Khalistan. greenleft.org.au

Dana Sanchez (2023-09-22). After Adding Only 350 Border Agents, Biden Offers 470,000 Work Permits To Venezuelan Migrants. moguldom.com The Biden administration has agreed to help relieve the financial strain on cities such as New York by making 470,000 Venezuelan migrants who arrived in the U.S. by July 31 eligible for work permits as asylum seekers. When Title 42 — a Trump administration policy that made it easier to expel migrants from the U.S. during the covid …

infobrics (2023-09-21). How Pashinyan betrayed Armenia for a US pat on the back and a Snoop Dogg concert. infobrics.org The political West will certainly try to keep him in power for as long as possible and given how beneficial he's been to Turkey's and Azerbaijan's Neo-Ottoman ambitions and delusions of grandeur, it's likely both Ankara and Baku will also want to ensure he stays. After all, who wouldn't want an "enemy" busy with organizing a Snoop Dogg concert rather than defending his people and country?>

David Starr (2023-09-21). BRICS Attempts to Establish Multi-Polar World, Rejecting U.S.-dominated Uni-Polar World. covertactionmagazine.com On August 22-24, the BRICS organization (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) held its 15th Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. BRICS Chairman Cyril Ramaphosa, who is president of South Africa, made concluding remarks about the Summit in a media briefing: "Leading up to the Summit, there was a wide-ranging BRICS business program aimed at attracting investment, …

infobrics (2023-09-21). African Union Becomes a G20 Permanent Member: Implications for BRICS. infobrics.org The decision of the G20 economies to admit the African Union as a permanent member at the Group's 2023 meeting in India comes at a time when many observers started to question the relevance and effectiveness of this global forum…

Staff (2023-09-21). Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Ukraine, Palestine & Why Latin America Rejects Western Hypocrisy. democracynow.org Colombian President Gustavo Petro joins Democracy Now! for an exclusive broadcast interview after his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he spoke of the need to end wars and stop the climate crisis. Petro is the first leftist to ever govern Colombia. He was elected in 2022 after campaigning to fight inequality and poverty, increase taxes on the wealthy, expand social programs, restore peace and end Colombia's dependence on fossil fuels. He is a former M-19 guerrilla who went on to become the mayor of Bogotá and a senator before rising to the presidency. In Part 1 of the interv…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-21). UN coordinator calls for safeguarding peace and democracy in Lebanon. plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) On International Day of Peace, United Nations Special Coordinator in Lebanon Joanna Wronecka called, on Thursday, to safeguard the country as a space for democracy, human rights, and freedoms.

N.D. Jayaprakash (2023-09-21). Facts and Fiction About Oppenheimer: the Decision Bomb Japan With Atomic Weapons. counterpunch.org As he was a close friend of Truman, Byrnes' first assignment was to act as the President's personal advisor. Byrnes, the most prominent right-winger in the Democratic Party, was among the few politicians taken into confidence regarding the work on the atomic bomb. So, in their very first meeting, under the new setting in mid-April

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-21). Filipino community condemns continuing martial law. greenleft.org.au

Labor Video Project (2023-09-21). Zionists & Anti Zionists Protest Netanyahu In SF. indybay.org Zionists and Anti Zionists rallied in San Francisco at. Union Square. on. September. 18th to protest the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

WSWS (2023-09-21). Indian and Sri Lankan auto industry workers support US autoworkers. wsws.org "Developments in the US with UAW bureaucracy shows that irrespective of where they live workers face the same situation." — Renault-Nissan worker…

WSWS (2023-09-21). South Korean union pushes through sellout deal at Hyundai Motors. wsws.org The auto companies view the conclusion of an agreement at Hyundai, South Korea's largest car manufacturer, as an important step to isolating and imposing similar deals on other sections of workers.

KATIE (2023-09-21). Palestinians and Saudis Stand Together Against Normalization with Apartheid Israel. bdsmovement.net

Editor (2023-09-21). Sep 21, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Simple Man — Lynyrd Skynyrd Lavrov's Devastating UNSC Presentation, by Karl Sanchez War Profiteers Are A Sign Of A Profoundly Sick Society, by Caitlin Johnstone So They Want Negotiations, Now. Have they any idea what they are talking about? by Aurelien A spiritual warrior against the empire of greed, by Paul Cudenec The Worst Global Food Crisis In Modern History, About To Go To An Entirely New Level, by Michael Snyder The west destroyed Africa, Eurasia will revive it, by Matthew Ehret How Not to Launch a Global Anti-Censorship Movement, by CJ Hopkins Iranian President Raisi addresses th…

Omar Karmi (2023-09-21). Murky Israel deal embroils Denmark in scandal. electronicintifada.net Officials charged with misleading parliament in Elbit arms debacle that could reach the very top.

Ali Abunimah (2023-09-21). "Every allegation of anti-Semitism was found to be false" electronicintifada.net A climate of fear is stifling free speech, academic research and student activism about Palestine at UK universities, report finds.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-09-21). Tel Aviv's Losing Brands: The Israeli 'Coup' and the Death of False Democracy. mintpressnews.com The task of marketing Israel as "the only democracy in the Middle East" is no longer an easy sell. With the 'democracy' pillar crumbling, the 'stability' pillar is falling apart, as well. And without stability, investors simply run away.

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Envoy urges wisdom for peace in Tokyo ties with Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese and Japanese politicians, artists and folks celebrated the 45th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship in Tokyo on Tuesday while protesters rallied against Japan's military buildup.

Peter Koenig (2023-09-21). Syria and China — A New Pole in the Middle East? globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Exploring high tech at Hangzhou Asian Games Village. ecns.cn The Hangzhou Asian Games Village officially opened its doors in east China's Zhejiang Province on Saturday. The village boasts high-tech facilities, including 3D experience, table tennis robots, and piano robots. "ÄÄ…

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-21). Gadi/Sydney marks Jina Mahsa Amini murder and Iran uprising. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-09-21). Protesters use equity week to demand Upfield Line duplication. greenleft.org.au

Amanda Yee (2023-09-21). The Korean War Continues With Biden's Renewal of Travel Ban to North Korea. socialistproject.ca On August 22, the US State Department

Michael Berkowitz (2023-09-21). '6ixtynin9': Sex, drugs and rock and roll! peoplesworld.org No one is safe from mockery in the smart, funny Thai black comedy 6ixtynin9. Against the backdrop of Thailand's energetic pro-democracy, anti-corruption, student-led demonstrations, writer-director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang has fashioned a droll lampoon of police corruption, corporate mismanagement, feckless random drug gang violence, vapid youth culture and working-class frustration. Ratanaruang has taken his surprise hit film …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-21). Talks between Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh begin. plenglish.com According to Baku authorities, the consultations will be held behind closed doors and coincide with Armenia's Independence Day, which dates back to 1991 when most of the population voted in a referendum in favor of secession from the Soviet Union, Azertac news agency reported. | Azerbaijan announced that it began an "anti-terrorist operation" in Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday, September 19, to "achieve the withdrawal of Armenian troops" from the territory, which has been seeking independence since 1988. | Yerevan, in turn, denied the presence of its troops in the region and branded the operation as an aggression ag…

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Hangzhou ready to host smart Asian Games. ecns.cn Self-driving electric shuttles will serve the upcoming Asian Games in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province.While preliminary matches of beach volleyball, volleyball, cricket and soccer began on Tuesday, the formal opening ceremony of the Games will take place on Saturday evening at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre.

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). President Xi to attend Asian Games opening ceremony. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province and host visiting foreign leaders from Friday to Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying has announced.

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Hangzhou Asian Games: A feast of technology, culture. ecns.cn The 19th Asian Games highlight the concepts of "culture" and "intelligence" as revealed in a press conference held on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. This event showcases a diverse range of cultural expressions and technological innovations.

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Autumn colors of Hangzhou, host city of 19th Asian Games. ecns.cn As autumn is approaching, Hangzhou is flourishing with autumn colors and splendid views.

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Bumper travel rush expected during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Hong Kong is one of the smaller Asian Games teams in terms of its delegation size, but when it comes to fencing the city is a regional heavyweight with ambitious medal hopes.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-21). India suspends visa services in Canada. plenglish.com At a press conference, the spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Aringdam Bagchi, ratified the decision communicated on Thursday on the website of the state provider of consular service. | The reason is the inaction of the Government of Canada to the incitement to violence, which has created an environment that has affected the work of the Indian Embassy and Consulates there; that is why, the visa services have been suspended. | The measure will remain in place until the situation is regulated, Bagchi said. | He noted the Indian Government's concern over public posters and other manifestations of…

William Van Wagenen (2023-09-21). An Israeli Role in Syria's Suwayda Protests. globalresearch.ca

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-21). Egypt condemns escalation of Israeli violence and demands dialogue. plenglish.com Cairo, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian government condemned Israel's escalation of violence against the Palestinian people and called on the Israeli authorities to immediately stop their policy of collective punishment in the occupied territories.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-21). President of Palestine calls on UN to fulfill its responsibilities. plenglish.com Ramallah, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged UN Secretary General António Guterres to protect civilians in the occupied territories and force Israel to fulfill its international commitments, the Wafa news agency reported.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-09-21). Cuba continues its bilateral agenda in the UN headquarters. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, continued his bilateral agenda in the UN headquarters, after meeting with representatives of Vietnam and Saint Lucia and signing the Treaty for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity.

Norman Solomon (2023-09-21). Biden Is the Latest President to Tout the Vietnam War as Proud History. indybay.org No Remorse…

International Indian Treaty Council (2023-09-21). Monday 10/9: 4th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens. indybay.org Yerba Buena Gardens – Esplanade | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Streets | San Francisco…

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Japanese protest against government's military buildup against pacifist constitution. ecns.cn A number of Japanese citizen groups and some politicians rallied in Tokyo late on Tuesday in protest against the nation's aggressive military buildup and attempts to amend its pacifist constitution.

ecns.cn (2023-09-21). Saudi offer to host talks raises Yemen peace hopes. ecns.cn With different sides of Yemen and the Middle East welcoming a Riyadh-hosted dialogue with the Houthi forces, hopes have risen for a possible breakthrough: a permanent truce to end the Yemen conflict.

teleSUR, SH (2023-09-21). Impacto del discurso del Comandante Hugo Chávez en la ONU de 2006. telesurtv.net El líder de la Revolución Bolivariana advirtió en la ONU que EE.UU. busca imponer una falsa democracia con acciones armadas.

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…

---

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.