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A summary of today's impactful news stories from around the world hand-picked by our staff at TRT World.

  1. September 16, 2024

    14 HR AGO

    September 16, 2024

    *) Israeli army admits to killing three hostages The Israeli army has admitted three hostages, whose bodies were found last December, were killed in its own air strike in Gaza. The victims, two soldiers and one civilian were reportedly near a senior Hamas official who was the target of the strike. Though the army had known these details since February, the information was only recently shared with the families. *) FBI investigates fresh Trump ‘assassination attempt’ The FBI is investigating what it describes as an "attempted assassination" of former US president Donald Trump after Secret Service agents fired on an armed man at Trump’s golf club in Florida. Trump was on the course and remained unharmed. The suspect Ryan Wesley Routh fled the scene but was later arrested during a traffic stop. Authorities recovered a rifle, camera, and backpacks at the scene. Routh had previously been interviewed in a report on foreign fighters in Ukraine. *) Israel offers residency for African, Indian asylum seekers who contributed to the Gaza war Israel is offering permanent residency to African asylum seekers as a trade-off for fighting for the Israeli military in Gaza, according to Haaretz. Defence officials confirm the initiative is underway. However, so far no asylum seekers who helped in the conflict have been granted official status. Currently, over 30,000 African asylum seekers live in Israel, many of whom volunteered for work after the October 7 attack. *) Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso reveal plan for common passport The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by the military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, has announced plans to launch a common biometric passport. This new passport aims to enhance cooperation, security, and ease of movement for citizens across the three nations. Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, also revealed plans for a shared information channel to unify communication efforts. *) SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew has safely returned to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, including the first commercial spacewalk. The Crew Dragon capsule landed off the coast of Florida, carrying four crew members, including the mission commander and two engineers. The mission reached a record altitude of 1,400 km, marking the highest human orbit since the Apollo era.

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  2. September 15, 2024

    1 DAY AGO

    September 15, 2024

    *) Illegal settlers, Israeli soldiers raid West Bank villages Illegal Israeli settlers and soldiers stormed several villages and towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, leading to confrontations with Palestinian residents. Palestinian Television reported that one person was injured during a raid by settlers who were protected by the army in the village of Umm Safa in northern Ramallah. The head of the local village council, Marwan Sabah, said settlers positioned at Jabal al-Ras attacked the village and fired live ammunition at homes, with the backing of the Israeli army. *) Missile from Yemen fell in central Israel — Israeli army The Israeli military said a missile fired from Yemen crossed into central Israel and "fell in an open area". The army said in a statement that "a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing into central Israel from the East and fell in an open area. No injuries were reported." *) Türkiye urges int'l investigation into Israel’s killing of Turkish activist Turkish Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun has called on the US to investigate Israel's killing of activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. Altun said on his official X account, "Israel targeted her to silence those who raise their voices against its brutal oppression of the Palestinian people." Türkiye has launched an investigation into Israel's killing of the dual Turkish-American citizen. *) Head of NATO military committee backs Kiev's right to strike inside Russia Admiral Rob Bauer, head of NATO's military committee, said that Ukraine has the right to strike deep into Russia for combat advantage. This stance reflects the views of several US allies, though the Biden administration is cautious about allowing such strikes with American-made weapons. Bauer asserted that nations under attack have the right to defend themselves beyond their borders. He also highlighted that countries can impose limits on the weapons they supply to Ukraine. *) Maldives says no need for IMF bailout Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer announced that the tropical paradise is moving forward with tax hikes to handle its debt. Zameer reassured reporters that their bilateral partners are understanding their situation. He said, “We’re not looking to the IMF right now,” noting that their current reserve dip is just a temporary issue, reforms and streamlining state-owned enterprises will boost liquidity.

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  3. September 14, 2024

    2 DAYS AGO

    September 14, 2024

    *) Third man 'self-immolates' to protest Israel's Gaza genocide, US complicity Anti-war activist Matt Nelson has reportedly self-immolated in protest of US support for Israel's war in Gaza. A video surfaced on YouTube showing Nelson condemning the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s siege and violence. He said, "My name is Matt Nelson, and I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest.", calling for an end to US funding of Israel’s actions in Gaza and urging support for the ICC indictment of Benjamin Netanyahu. *) Biden, Starmer put off Ukraine missiles decision after Putin's warning British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden have postponed a decision on allowing Ukraine to fire long-range missiles into Russia, a move that sparked threats from Moscow of war with NATO. Starmer said after meeting Biden at the White House that they discussed strategy but not a specific capability. Starmer had planned to push Biden to approve sending British Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine but indicated the talks will continue at the UN General Assembly in New York next week. *) Lead author of Israeli Army's ethics code says troops violating it in Gaza As Israel’s bombing of Gaza enters its 344th day, the Israeli Army’s ethical standards face growing scrutiny. In Haaretz, Asa Kasher, the 84-year-old author of the Army’s Code of Ethics, questioned whether soldiers are ignoring the code. Kasher cautioned, "Thousands of uninvolved Gazans have died, a fact that anyone valuing human life must confront." *) Pope Francis slams Israeli strikes on Gaza schools as 'ugly' Pope Francis condemned the killing of Palestinian children in Israeli air strikes on Gaza, calling the bombing of schools to target Hamas fighters "ugly." On a flight back to Rome, he expressed doubt that Israel’s war on Gaza would end soon. "I am sorry to say this," the pope said, "but I don't think they are taking steps toward peace." *) UNESCO 'deeply concerned' about possible looting from Sudan museums Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams admitted it's been tough watching their Boeing ride leave without them, as they now face months stuck in space. They addressed the return of the problem-plagued Boeing Starliner that brought them to the ISS in June but was deemed too risky for their return. Their eight-day mission is now expected to last more than eight months.

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  4. September 13, 2024

    3 DAYS AGO

    September 13, 2024

    *) Chief of Israeli intel unit quits over October 7 failure The head of the Israeli army's notorious intelligence and surveillance unit has accepted responsibility for failing to prevent a raid by Hamas fighters on October 7 last year. Brigadier General Yossi Sariel, who led Unit 8200, told Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi he’s resigning. Sariel is one of seven high-ranking officials, including top military leaders, to step down amid backlash over Hamas' attacks on Israeli military sites and settlements, once Palestinian lands. *) New video, witnesses refute Israel's account of Eygi's killing The Israeli army says Eygi was "very likely" hit unintentionally during a "violent riot" aimed at the "key instigator." But new evidence opposes that claim. Video and witness reports suggest that the killing of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the occupied West Bank was in fact a targeted assassination. In this Washington Post's investigation, it shows that Eygi was shot after 30 minutes when the clashes in Beita had ended. *) Biden, Gaza 'key factors' driving US support for Africa UNSC seats The US push for two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa and a rotating seat for island nations is tied to boosting Biden's legacy and shifting focus from Israel's war on Gaza, a UN expert told TRT World. Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group said, "Biden might be remembered as the president who paved the way for Council reform." Gowan added that the move helps distract from the US's controversial vetoes on truce calls in Gaza saying "The US wants to be seen as a reformer, not a spoiler." *) Kim's visit reveals North Korea's uranium enrichment plant for first time North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has been wanting to expand his country’s nuclear capabilities for a while now. And now for the first time ever, he has publicly disclosed a uranium enrichment facility. Kim said he is aiming to exponentially boost the production of nuclear weapons for self-defence amid growing nuclear threats from the US and its allies. *) UNESCO 'deeply concerned' about possible looting from Sudan museums UNESCO has sounded the alarm over armed groups reportedly looting museums and heritage sites in war-torn Sudan. It said it was particularly concerned by reports of looting at the National Museum of Sudan, as well as the Khalifa House Museum in Omdurman and Nyala Museum in South Darfur. The National Museum, which opened in the 1970s, has been home to more than 2,700 objects including some important pieces from the ancient Egyptian Pharaonic dynasties and Nubian culture.

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  5. September 12, 2024

    4 DAYS AGO

    September 12, 2024

    *) Islamic Action Front becomes largest party in Jordan parliament Jordan's opposition party, the Islamist Action Front (IAF), made a big splash in the latest parliamentary election. Early results show the front bagging up to a fifth of the seats. The party’s leader Wael al Saqqa said, “We’ve earned the people’s trust, and now the real work begins.” But pro-government and tribal groups still hold the upper hand in the 138-seat parliament. *) 'Biggest lie': Harris under fire for falsely accusing Hamas of rapes The US presidential candidate Kamala Harris might have received accolades for taking on Donald Trump in the debate. But she is facing backlash for her false remarks about Hamas fighters allegedly raping Israeli women during the October 7 attacks. “It’s shameful that Kamala Harris is spreading atrocity propaganda on national TV,” said political strategist Ashish Prashar in an interview with TRT World. Prashar added, “She’s pushing these lies to justify Israel’s right to genocide.” *) Debris with remains of 10,000 people — Rebuilding Gaza is an uphill battle Rebuilding Gaza after Israel's war will cost billions of dollars, according to United Nations estimates. The destruction caused by Israel’s military, with US-supplied weapons, has left Gaza in ruins. Clearing the 40 million tonnes of rubble alone could take 15 years and cost up to $600 million, the UN warns. With such massive devastation, the road to recovery will be long and costly for the blockaded enclave. *) Netanyahu seeks to choreograph Israeli probe to dodge ICC arrest warrant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might have a trick up his sleeve that he believes can help him avoid the war crime proceedings at the International Criminal Court. His justice minister Yariv Levin has asked the Attorney General to investigate. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over their handling of the war on Gaza. The Israeli Channel 12 says this move is actually an effort to shield them from potential arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court. The strategy suggests that the ICC should step back if domestic legal proceedings are considered sufficient. *) Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn crowned world's top female breakdancer Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, once mocked for her kangaroo-inspired routine at the Olympics, is now the world’s number one breakdancer. At 37, Gunn faced ridicule on social media and late-night shows for her performance and outfit at the recent Olympics, with many questioning her place on the team. However, she's had the last laugh, rising to the top of the global rankings - on the basis of what’s being called a technicality.

    3 min
  6. September 11, 2024

    5 DAYS AGO

    September 11, 2024

    *) Harris and Trump spar at Presidential debate He called her a Marxist. She repeated false claims about Hamas. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over a range of issues in a presidential debate that was viewed by millions of people. Harris took a dig at Trump for talking about fictional characters like Hannibal Lecter and lecturing Americans on how windmills cause cancer. Trump accused Harris of hating Israel. While their followers in the US might have cringed and shifted in their seats with anger, many of us in the rest of the world were left wondering what role the next US president will play in ending deadly conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan. *) Israel bombs parts of occupied West Bank and Gaza in latest aggression Israel has yet again conducted air strikes killing nine Palestinians in Gaza’s Jabalia and five in the occupied West Bank’s Tubas. Palestinian Red Crescent crews were able to retrieve the bodies of all five people from the bombing site in Tubas. A UN aid convoy was also stopped and held at gunpoint by Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza. *) Biden mulls allowing Ukraine to engage Russia with US long-range missiles Ukraine President Vladimir Zelenskyy might finally have his day on the battlefield. Reports say that US President Joe Biden is considering allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia. For months, Zelenskyy has begged his Western allies to let his army use missiles and jets that can hit deep inside Russia. But many of the weapons that have gone to Ukraine have come from NATO members. And that raises the possibility that any mistake can drag them into a direct conflict with Russia. *) 9/11: United States’ legacy in Afghanistan Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States, which started one of the longest and bloodiest US invasions. Tens of thousands of Afghans were killed in the war that followed. Hundreds were kidnapped and sent to Guantanamo Bay without any trial or evidence. In what many see as a testimony to the failure of the war, even the Taliban came back to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Now the Western world refuses to recognise them as a legitimate government. The UK and Norway just closed the Afghan embassies in their countries saying they do not recognise the Taliban, leaving the fate of thousands of Afghan expats in limbo. And finally…. *) SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission for first-ever spacewalk by civilians SpaceX has launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission. This audacious orbital expedition will catapult civilians into a high-radiation region of space and see them attempt the first-ever spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. The four-member crew aims to journey farther into the cosmos than any other manned mission in more than half a century, since the end of the Apollo era. On the mission's first day, they will soar to a peak altitude of 1,400 kilometres before returning into a lower orbit.

    3 min
  7. September 10, 2024

    6 DAYS AGO

    September 10, 2024

    *) Israeli massacres persist in Gaza Israel killed at least 40 Palestinians in air strikes on a tent encampment in Gaza’s Khan Younis The death toll is likely to rise as dozens more have been wounded. The carnage happened after four Israeli air strikes hit the Al-Mawasi camp, which is marked as a humanitarian zone, a supposedly safe place for displaced Palestinians. *) Israel killed 3 hostages in Gaza strike— report The Israeli army killed its own people and hid the information from the public. In December, the Israeli military used air strikes to target a senior leader of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas in northern Gaza. But those strikes ended up killing three Israeli hostages, including two soldiers. *) India's top court rejects petition to stop arms sale to Israel New Delhi won’t cut its military support for Israel - at least for now…that is the ruling of India’s Supreme Court. The Highest COURT in the world’s largest democracy struck down a public interest litigation that wanted the government to cancel the licences of Indian firms exporting arms to Israel. But the court says that it cannot rule over the country’s foreign policy and even went on to point out that Indian firms can be sued for breach of contract if they are barred from selling weapons to Israel *) Moscow thwarts Kiev’s drone barrage Overnight, Russia intercepted around 70 Ukrainian drones, including a dozen over the skies near the capital, Moscow The Ukrainian attack forced three Russian airports to suspend flights. Moscow's governor says that a Ukrainian drone attack on the city killed a woman. *) Hollywood mourns James Earl Jones Hollywood stars are mourning the death of James Earl Jones, the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, at the age of 93. Jones, who also voiced King Mufasa in Disney’s animated feature "The Lion King," had a prolific career

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  8. September 9, 2024

    9 SEPT

    September 9, 2024

    *) Israel storms Palestinian refugee camps The Israeli army has raided the city of Tulkarem and the Balata refugee camp in overnight attacks in the northern occupied West Bank. Several occupation military vehicles accompanied by heavy bulldozers entered the city from its western side, where they began demolishing infrastructure in the al-Alemi area. *) Two NATO members say Russian drones violated their airspace Two NATO members have said Russian drones violated their airspace, as one reportedly flew into Romania, while another crashed in eastern Latvia. Romania's Ministry of National Defence has said a drone entered Romanian territory as Moscow reportedly struck civilian targets and port infrastructure in Ukraine. Bucharest reportedly deployed F-16 warplanes to monitor its airspace. Latvia’s Defence Minister also said a Russian drone fell near the town of Rezekne, and had likely strayed into Latvia from neighbouring Belarus. *) Imran Khan's supporters rally in Pakistan, defy roadblocks Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan gathered in Islamabad despite authorities blocking the main routes into the capital. The demonstration, led by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, is the largest in Islamabad since he was jailed last year on several charges, some of them still before the courts. In jail since August 2023, Khan insists along with his party that the charges against him are designed to prevent him from returning to office. *) Sudan's cholera and flood death toll reaches 390 The death toll from floods and rains in Sudan has gone up to 205, with deaths from cholera reaching 185. Sudan’s Health Ministry has said that some 268 new cholera cases have been recorded, including 6 deaths in the states of Kassala, Nile River, and Gedarif. This brings the total number of cholera cases in the seven affected states to 5,692. More than 26,000 homes have been completely damaged, while 33,000 homes have been partially damaged due to floods and rains since June. *) China to evaluate simulated lunar soil Chinese scientists plan to send bricks made from simulated lunar soil into space to evaluate if they can be used to build a research base on the moon. The sample bricks will be sent to see how they hold up in extreme conditions. Beijing intends to build a research base known as the International Lunar Research Station near the moon’s south pole by 2035 for scientific exploration.

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