Syria sets October date for first election since al-Assad’s fall
A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa., A third of the People’s Assembly of Syria seats will be appointed directly by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syria will elect a new People’s Assembly on October 5, the first parliament to be chosenContinue Reading
Israel bristles as UK leads Western recognition of Palestine
Many Israelis react to the UK’s recognition of Palestine by lashing out at international support for Palestinians., West Jerusalem, Israel – Two blocks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in West Jerusalem, where Balfour and Gaza Streets meet behind layers of steel barricades and weekly pro-hostage rallies, a tiny cornersideContinue Reading
Why Was Jimmy Kimmel REALLY Fired? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel isn’t just about The Traitor’s fragile ego. It’s also about the corporations who see the erosion of our rights as a simple cost of doing business. Let’s discuss The Traitor’s war on free speech on today’s Klatch. — More on October 18th No Kings Day:Continue Reading
What impact will recognition of Palestinian state have on Israel? | DW News
The UK, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized Palestinian statehood. Amid mounting pressure to end the war in Gaza ahead of next week’s United Nations General Assembly, the United States and Israel are strongly opposed to this move. Chapters: 0:00 UK, Canada and Australia back Palestinian state 0:36 Fawaz Gerges,Continue Reading
Portugal formally recognises Palestinian state, foreign minister says
Portugal, the UK, Australia and Canada on Sunday joined over 150 countries that now recognise a Palestinian state. The announcements come ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in the week ahead., Read MoreContinue Reading
Erika Kirk wants no part in trial of suspected gunman: “I do not want blood on my ledger”
The widow of Charlie Kirk said her husband’s assassination was part of “God’s plan” Nights and Weekends Editor Published September 21, 2025 4:38PM (EDT) In an online livestream this week, Erika Kirk express grief and hope after the death of her husband Charlie, founder of conservative activist group Turning PointContinue Reading
Modi urges Indians to get rid of foreign products | REUTERS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Indians to stop using foreign-made products and instead use local ones, pushing for a self-reliance campaign as trade ties with the US sour. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Asia #India #NarendraModi #business Read the story here: https://reut.rs/46idP5u 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest newsContinue Reading
US children among five killed in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon
Israel says Hezbollah member killed in strike, but Lebanon says attack is a ‘crime against civilians’., Israel says Hezbollah member killed in strike, but Lebanon says attack is a ‘crime against civilians’. An Israeli drone strike has killed five people, including three children, in the southern Lebanese town of BintContinue Reading
The Traitor says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal
Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including The Traitor allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations., Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including The Traitor allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations. United States President TraitorContinue Reading
UN ‘high seas’ treaty clears ratification threshold, to enter into force in January
A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026.Continue Reading
Plastic pollution talks get underway in Geneva
Efforts are getting underway in Geneva to finalize a global agreement to tackle the staggering and growing amount of plastic waste and its impact on human health, marine life and the economy.Continue Reading
‘We can’t sit on the sidelines’: LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights
LGBTQ+ candidates have been motivated to run for political office across the country by recent backsliding on queer rights nationally, but also by local issues important to their communities., Read MoreContinue Reading
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Heart of Dawn with a comment about Disney pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show: Conservatives absolutely hate “cancel culture” right up to the point they are the ones doing it. Hypocrisy is dead to these people. In second place, it’s ThadContinue Reading