(2024-09-30). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-30). Frances W. Pritchett, Ghalib Institute to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards 2024. ummid.com Internationally acclaimed Scholar, Translator, Critic and Author Professor Frances W. Pritchett, Professor Emerita, Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Columbia University, New York will receive this year's Sir Syed Excellence Award in the international category.
(2024-09-30). France: After Two Months without a Government, an Old Right-Winger is Appointed Prime Minister. dissidentvoice.org Source: Contre-Attaque, September 5, 2024 In 2017, Macron was marketed by the media as a new product. He was elected without a program, solely on the argument that he represented the "new world," breaking away from the old political class. Seven years later, Macron is resurrecting the worst aspects of the old world, amidst increasing fascization …
(2024-09-30). France's Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds misuse. aljazeera.com The long-running case threatens to ruin any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027.
(2024-09-30). France's World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann quits international football. aljazeera.com Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.
(2024-09-30). This week in history: September 30-October 6. wsws.org Paddington rail crash; Spinola steps down in Portugal; People's Republic of China founded; League of Nations adopts bankrupt anti-war measure.
(2024-09-30). China extends visa-free policy to four countries. ecns.cn China has decided to extend visa-free policy for citizens from Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, and Slovenia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Monday during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2024-09-30). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-09-30). NATO Nation's Brutal Attack On U.S. Over Nasrallah Killing; 'If Israel Is Not Stopped…' | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has condemned the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, asserting that if Israel is not stopped, the consequences could escalate dramatically. During a press conference, Fidan emphasized the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further violence and instability in the region. Watch the video for details.
(2024-09-30). American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital in Turkey join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ISTANBUL and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Koàß Healthcare and Mayo Clinic have announced that two Koàß Healthcare hospitals, American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital, are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital are the first institutions in Europe to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. The announcement ceremony on Sept. 18 was…
(2024-09-30). Austrian Freedom Party (FPàñ) wins parliamentary elections. infobrics.org Even if the FPàñ does not enter government, the party has a strong opportunity to do a good job in parliament. It can now continue to build up its structures and will also have good position in the regional elections.
(2024-09-30). 'Earthquake': Austria's far-right Freedom Party wins election. aljazeera.com The far right might struggle to form a coalition because most other parties have said they will not work with it.
(2024-09-30). Austrian far right seeks path to power through rivals' blockade. newarab.com 
The triumph of the Eurosceptic, Fac…
(2024-09-30). Austria election results: Far-right FPO wins, what's next? aljazeera.com The OVP and the FPO can form a coalition government if Kickl gives up the chancellor position, experts say.
(2024-09-30). Austria: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2024-09-30). Pope Francis denounces Israeli strikes as 'beyond morality'. newarab.com 
Pope Francis, asked on Sunday about On the flight back to Rome from Belgium, the pontiff said countries cannot go "over the top" in using their military forces. | "Even in war there is a morality to safeguard," he said. "War is immoral. But the rules of war give it some morality." | Responding to a question during an in-flight press conference about Israel's latest strikes…
(2024-09-30). Iran Raps West's Silence on Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Deploring the double standards adopted by the US and the European governments on human rights, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the silence of Westerners about the massacre of Muslims at the hands of the Israeli regime is tantamount to consent to those crimes.
(2024-09-30). The Momentum for the Ceasefire in Ukraine Grows. transcend.org 24 Sep 2024 — Yesterday, French President Macron stated that Europe should improve the relations with Russia after the end of the Ukraine War. He has always been an opportunist when it comes to the relations with Russia.
(2024-09-30). Assange to Testify at Council of Europe. transcend.org 24 Sep 2024 – The freed publisher will appear in person in Strasbourg on 1 Oct to address the Council of Europe, WikiLeaks said today.
(2024-09-30). EU President Demands Globalist Control over All Information. transcend.org President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen addressed elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 16 Jan 2024 calling for overarching globalist control over the flow of all information in the digital age.
(2024-09-30). Europeans, Arab and Muslim Nations Launch a New Initiative for an Independent Palestinian State. transcend.org 29 Sep 2024 – Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that "there is a growing consensus from Western and Arab countries, and from the Global South, that we need to establish a Palestinian Authority, Government and State, which has to be recognized."
(2024-09-30). A Refugee Crisis is Brewing and it's All the West's Fault. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why a refugee crisis is brewing due to the wars in Ukraine, West Asia and Africa, all of which the West is complicit in.
(2024-09-30). Saudi Arabia unveils Arab, Europe joint initiative to establish Palestine State. ummid.com In a move likely to change the Middle East politics, Saudi Arabia Thursday (September 26, 2024) announced a joint Arab and European initiative to establish an independent and sovereign Palestine State.
(2024-09-30). John Helmer and betrayal of Russia's state interests by its own peace negotiator. gilbertdoctorow.com As a rule, on these pages I do not write critiques or responses to the writings of others, but today will be an exception. A colleague in Germany sent me the link below to a remarkable essay by John Helmer which is too important to ignore. Then one reader of my essays spontaneously asked me …
(2024-09-30). Message at Launching of the 'Law of the Innocents' in Ireland. transcend.org 24 Sep 2024 – Mairead addresses, among other things, the Israeli genocide of Palestinians, the Rohingya ethnic cleansing in Myanmar, and the Russia-Ukraine proxy war.
(2024-09-30). Mashatile kicks off working visit to the UK. sanews.gov.za Mashatile kicks off working visit to the UK | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in London, United Kingdom, for the second leg of his working visit scheduled to take place today and wrap up on Friday, 4 October 2024. | According to the Presidency, the purpose of the visit is to improve trade and investment relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom. | This visit follows a successful working visit to Ireland, which was aimed at advancing cooperation between South Africa and Ireland to improve trade and investment, and building on the significant progress made in the fields of science, innovat…
(2024-09-30). Elon Musk reacts to buzz over his 'romance' with Meloni. ummid.com "American multi-billionaire Elon Musk is dating Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni" is the latest buzz on social media platforms.
(2024-09-30). Same Old Robert Gates: The Poster Child for US Militarization. counterpunch.org 
There has been a deplorable consistency in the remarks and efforts of Robert M. Gates over the past four decades. In the 1980s, Gates was a major player in the falsification of intelligence regarding the Soviet Union, designed to justify unneeded increases in the defense budget. In 1986, Gates had to withdraw his name from congressional confirmation for…
(2024-09-30). Ex-UK prime minister reveals London planned 'raid' on NATO ally. presstv.ir Ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals a planned "raid" on a NATO ally to steal COVID vaccines.
(2024-09-30). Unlocking Chinese Cities | 'Hometown of honey peaches' spreads sweetness to the world. ecns.cn Fenghua, a district in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, is a leading producer of peaches. Known as the "hometown of honey peaches," it has expanded a global sales network to countries like Singapore, the Netherlands and United Arab Emirates.
(2024-09-30). The murder of Hassan Nasrallah: Imperialism abandons all restraint on global war. wsws.org The imperialist powers are demonstrating that they will stop at nothing in their quest to reimpose shackles on the former colonies. Whether in the Middle East or in the war against Russia, all means are permitted: not just assassination but mass terrorism and genocide.
(2024-09-30). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Speaks at 2024 UN General Assembly. scheerpost.com Please share this story and help us grow our network! Transcript Dear Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, A few days ago, this building hosted a forum called the Summit of the Future. Russia was supportive of the idea of the Secretary-General to convene it, since the crisis of our Organisation is deepening and something needs …
(2024-09-30). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Speaks at 2024 UN General Assembly. scheerpost.com Transcript Dear Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, A few days ago, this building hosted a forum called the Summit of the Future. Russia was supportive of the idea of the Secretary-General to convene it, since the crisis of our Organisation is deepening and something needs to be done about this. We devoted our efforts to …
(2024-09-30). Zelensky's Cancelled Meeting with Latin American Countries Reflects a Lack of Support for Kiev. transcend.org 21 Sep 2024 – The Ukrainian president cancelled a meeting with leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean on the sidelines of the UNGA on 24 Sep due to low number of participants. It could also be a sign of the difficulties NATO faced in disseminating its narrative among non-Western countries, which is increasingly centered on a zero-sum logic, defending NATO's exclusive interests in relation to Russia.
(2024-09-30). Has Russia's military improved enough to take on NATO? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's defence editor on why Russia's army is unprepared for a conflict with NATO, a scenario Putin is warning of.
(2024-09-30). Russia All Set To Achieve Putin's 'Main Goal' Of Ukraine War? Zelensky Loses More Of Donbas | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian Defence Ministry on Sep 29 claimed capturing another settlement in Donbas. The settlement of Makeevka in Lugansk People's Republic has fallen into Russian control. Russia said it destroyed a volley of western arms in its campaign in the region. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-30). After Egypt's accession: BRICS "high hopes and tougher challenges" unitedworldint.com Perspectives, expectations and doubts in Egypt. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The BRICS summit will be held from October 22-24 in the Russian city of Kazan, and the summit is starting amid high hopes and difficult challenges. After the addition of new countries, most notably Egypt, interest in the new bloc has increased. The …
(2024-09-30). Friday 11/1: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org In front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-09-30). China and Brazil continue planning Ukraine peace plan despite Zelensky's anger. infobrics.org Zelensky insists on pushing the delusional 10-point "peace" plan.
(2024-09-30). Putin says Ukraine goals will be 'achieved' as he repeats 'neo-Nazi' claims. aljazeera.com President repeats justification for sending forces into Ukraine as Moscow launches swarms of drones against Kyiv.
(2024-09-30). End Ukraine, Middle East and Sudan Wars Now. ummid.com Keeping in view all the high risks and possibilities of escalations, it has become extremely important that all these three conflicts – in Ukraine, Middle East and Sudan, should end as soon as possible.
(2024-09-30). GNU working to build an inclusive economy. sanews.gov.za GNU working to build an inclusive economy | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated government's commitment to building an inclusive economy in South Africa and has assured Londoners that the Government of National Unity (GNU) is working around the clock to make this a reality. | The country's second-in-command was speaking on Monday at the Bloomberg roundtable discussion in London, during his second leg of a weeklong working visit, which kickstarted today. | The Deputy President is in the United Kingdom to engage with leaders with the hope of improving trade and investment relations between the two nati…
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The debate over the importance of Rodrigo Hernandez for Manchester City is set to continue after Pep Guardiola's side was held to a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United. Without Rodri, who had an operation in Spain at the end of the week for his damaged knee ligament, Guardiola included …