(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.
(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.
(2023-10-01). UK PM Sunak says there are no plans for now to send British troops to Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com
(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
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(2023-10-01). Indonesians pay tribute to victims of stadium crush, fires set on pitch. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). North Korea blames US for 'grave terrorist' act against Cuban embassy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Vietnam confirms arrest of energy think tank chief. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). South Korea Sept exports fall at mildest pace in 12 months. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(2023-10-01). Argentina claim the underdog status for Japan showdown. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Asian Games athletics official in stable condition after being hit by hammer. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Classy Australia look to find form at World Cup. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). England batting power gives them fighting chance. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Europe roaring towards Ryder Cup win after fast start in singles. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Fiji will not look past Portugal in quarter-final hunt. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Flawless Kudermetova stuns Pegula to claim Tokyo title. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after brave US fightback. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Games-Yubol claims surprise golf gold for Thailand as Ashok crashes out. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Games-Yubol claims surprise golf gold for Thailand as Ashok crashes out. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). India out to end decade of hurt at home World Cup. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Manchester United win at Villa with late Williams goal in WSL opener. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Martin declared Japanese GP winner after heavy rain brings out red flag. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). North Korean footballers clash with referee after losing Asian Games quarter-final tie to Japan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Players would pay to play in Ryder Cup, says Johnson. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). RKC goalkeeper Vaessen recovering after being knocked out in Ajax clash. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Rugby league-Super Cleary steers Penrith to third straight NRL title. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Sabalenka shines in first match as No 1, Vondrousova crashes in Beijing. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Singapore's Shanti Pereira tops 200m heats, qualifies for final at Asian Games. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Swiatek puts focus on improvement and not reclaiming top rank. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Technology will not make the sport error-free, says Spurs' Postecoglou. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Welteji and Kessler set world records to win road mile titles. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Wing Graham revelling in Scotland's attacking approach. channelnewsasia.com
(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.
(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.
(2023-10-01). Australia swelters through 'scorching' heat lifting bushfire risk. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Iraq wedding fire caused by 'gross negligence', government investigation says. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). New York City's heavy rain is 'new normal' due to climate change, governor says. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Nightclub fire kills at least 13 in Murcia in Spain. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-01). Top House Republican McCarthy vows to survive ouster threat for avoiding shutdown. channelnewsasia.com
(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…
(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 | – | / |
(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…
(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." | – | / |
(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…
(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." | – | / |
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2023-10-01). Rally calls for Australia to condemn Turkish aggression in northern Iraq. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-10-01). Gunditjmara ocean defenders call for whales to be protected. greenleft.org.au 