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Netherlands Urges Israel to Ensure Safety of Gaza Flotilla Passengers
(MENAFN) The Netherlands urged Israel on Thursday to guarantee the safety of all passengers following an Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla. "We urge the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers. The ministry already...

DHS and FEMA Condemn Judicial Overreach Threatening National Security and Emergency Preparedness
A single activist judge’s decision now threatens Americans across the nation, preventing them from receiving critical FEMA resources Washington, D.C. – A single federal judge is holding the nation’s emergency management funds hostage, risking...

City Council Can’t Move Meeting in Response to Disruption
The First District Court of Appeal has ordered reinstalment of an action by a activist group against the City of Berkeley alleging violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act, holding that the complaint stated a cause of action by alleging that a...

All remaining Israeli diplomats get expelled by Colombian leader
(MENAFN) After the Israeli Navy intercepted the Gaza flotilla, Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated the dismissal of the rest of Israeli diplomatic staff. Petro’s office called for the immediate release of the two Colombian nationals that it...

Musk seeks to replace Wikipedia with AI modal
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has revealed initiatives to create a new online encyclopedia to compete with Wikipedia, a platform he and other critics accuse of being politically biased. He claimed his version will be a “massive improvement” over the present...


President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses Local Government Indaba 2025 Gala Dinner, 2 Oct
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Local Government Indaba Gala Dinner at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The Indaba aims to drive a turnaround for municipalities in...

Annual Chairpersonship Conference on Cyber Security took place in Helsinki
HELSINKI, 2 October 2025 - The annual Chairpersonship Conference, Resilient Cyberspace: Principles, Partnerships, and the Path Ahead, took place in Helsinki from 30 September to 2 October 2025. The conference brought together high-level officials...

Israeli navy assaults Gaza-bound flotilla, detaining hundreds
(MENAFN) Israeli naval forces launched an attack on an international aid flotilla heading toward Gaza, detaining at least 317 activists, according to reports from flotilla organizers. Tracking data indicates that 21 vessels were directly targeted...

Israeli Forces Attack Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla
(MENAFN) Israeli security forces aggressively confronted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, forcibly ramming one of its vessels, deploying water cannons against the fleet, and mistreating activists aboard. “The Israeli occupation is using...

Israel uses violence against Gaza-bound flotilla ship
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Israeli forces rammed a vessel from the Global Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza, deployed water cannons against the fleet, and allegedly mistreated activists on board. “The Israeli occupation is using violence against...

Government Releases Report with 9 Interventions to Strengthen Food Security and Nutrition
Thu. 02 of Outubro of 2025, 11:17h The Government, through the Office of the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister Coordinator for Social Affairs, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners, today, September 25th...

Israeli Naval Forces Intercept Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) Israeli naval units intercepted a humanitarian flotilla en route to the blockaded Gaza Strip and detained several activists onboard, according to statements released late Wednesday by the mission's organizers. The initiative, known as the...

Protests Sweep Europe After Israeli Attack on Gaza Flotilla
(MENAFN) Pro-Palestinian activists erupted in demonstrations across Europe on Wednesday in response to Israeli forces’ assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla. In Rome, hundreds of protesters—including students and grassroots union members—converged...

Rose-Roth seminar in Armenia: closer than ever to peace in the South Caucasus
01 October 2025 At the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s (NATO PA) Yerevan Rose-Roth seminar, NATO parliamentarians reaffirmed their support for Armenia’s efforts to strengthen democratic reforms, normalise relations with its neighbours, and pursue...

Korea Unveils Special Hanji Editions to Mark Liberation Anniversary
Publications honoring independence activists to be showcased at the Frankfurt Book Fair SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On September 30, 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young) and...
Central Asian Dialogue Platform “Women in Justice: Professional Development through Association”
On 11 September 2025, the international Central Asian Dialogue Platform titled “Women in Justice: Professional Development through Association” was held in Astana. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of Kazakhstan...

NETHERLANDS: Anti-migration protest descends into violence — Progress in deal to set up deportation centre in Uganda — Government plans stricter nationality law — Immigration service raises concerns over impact of new asylum laws
An anti-migration protest has resulted in injuries to police officers and journalists, and an estimated € 90,000 of damage. The Netherlands has taken a step closer to establishing a “transit centre” for unsuccessful asylum applicants in Uganda....

Gaza: NUJ urges safety of detained Global Sumud Flotilla journalists
The National Union of Journalists has expressed its grave concern over the safety of journalists detained by Israeli authorities. Journalists aboard boats aiming to deliver aid including food and medical supplies are among hundreds held by Israeli...

Women in Media Spotlight: 'Third Degree Burnout – A Survivor’s Guide' Celebrates LA, Phoenix and Boston Premieres
Documentary on burnout, public health, and planetary survival features women’s leadership both behind and in front of the camera. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when women remain underrepresented in...