"Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a complex relationship characterised by military cooperation, economic ties, and shared Islamic heritage. Riyadh has been vital in providing financial aid and oil to Islamabad. A recent defense agreement signed on September 17 in Riyadh highlights both nations’ commitment to regional and global security. For Pakistan, this pact offers strategic and economic benefits, but, as importantly, it enhances its role in much-needed pan-Islamic security, especially after Israel’s recent attack in Doha, Qatar."

21st Century Wire

PAKISTAN: A Vital Pan-Islamic Security and Economic Partner for BRICS - 21st Century Wire

21WIRE | Pakistan's undeniable geopolitical and geo-economic significance for the global south.

At least "Jean Monnet Programme" sounds much better than "USAID"... Thomas Fazi reveals how the European Union’s Jean Monnet Programme, ostensibly an academic initiative, is in fact a taxpayer-funded, global propaganda network designed to embed pro-EU narratives, quash dissent and shape public opinion far beyond the classroom. This programme, part of Erasmus+, funnels an estimated €25 million of public money every year into universities worldwide, transforming academic institutions into vehicles of institutional propaganda.

Professors of Propaganda: How the EU's Jean Monnet Programme corrodes academia

Kit Klarenberg on the "freedom-tech-revolution" in Nepal which shows "unambiguous indications that the insurrectionary disarray has been long in the making and assisted by spectral, foreign forces."

PressTV

Nepals color revolution: US funding under scrutiny amid countrys political upheaval

Nepal has recently been gripped by mass protests, with foreign-backed NGOs and US funding driving “regime change” narratives, raising concerns ...

Another paper tiger or something more? Time will tell. Saudi Arabia just entered into a NATO-like alliance with Pakistan whereby "any attack on either country is an attack on both." The symbolic is extraordinary: Saudi Arabia was in many ways the poster child of US client states. If they no longer trusts American security guarantees, why should anyone else?

Mark Knopfler - Sultans Of Swing (A Night In London, 1996)

Once upon a time in the West 🙄 "...the BBC does not have an agenda—we are driven by purpose. And our first public purpose is to provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world around them..."

The BBC’s Coverage of Israel

The Opinion Corridor Remains Narrow

"China reiterated that no amount of external pressure or coercion will make it compromise its “sovereignty, security and development interests” and warned that if its “legitimate rights and interests are harmed” in any way it will “resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard” them."

China Warns of Retaliation Amid US Demands

US Renews Pressure on NATO and European with Allies 100% Tariffs

"The GNOME project is delighted to unveil GNOME 49, a milestone that reflects six months of collective effort from our vibrant community. A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who helped shape this release. We code named the release “Brescia”, after a beautiful Italian city that hosted this year’s GUADEC. Let’s explore what’s new and improved in this edition."

OMG! Ubuntu

GNOME 49 Officially Released, This is What's New - OMG! Ubuntu

A new version of the GNOME desktop environment has been released with new default video and document apps, Lock Screen features, and more - exciting!

#linux #opensource #gnome

Antiwar News for 9/18/25: Smotrich: US, Israel in Talks on Dividing Gaza, US Strike Kills Clan Elder in Somalia, and More

"Neither of these theories are totally incorrect or correct but are only partial and their partiality can be very misleading. This article cannot by itself correct that partiality, but it hopes to offer some ideas for discussion. The five theses below are intended only to frame the debate that we hope will be held not only over Nepal’s predicament, but that of many countries in the Global South."

Five Theses On the Situation In Nepal

If your house is not clean, then the ants will come through the door and draw in the snakes.

"Kirk had begun criticising Israel and spoke of “Jewish control” over US institutions. He became convinced that Israel was funding progressive culture in universities, which is ironic because it is the left who have been most vocally critical of Israel. He was also concerned about Israel’s influence on US foreign policy and opposed war with Iran. He had grown to despise Netanyahu, regarding him as a “bully”. He was bombarded by angy text messages from Turning Point donors for turning against Israel." https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/a-comprehensive-explanation-of-why

"The evidence was non-existent so they had to come up with something quick, and that’s exactly what they did. Only they came up with it a little too quick. As a writer, I cannot emphasise enough the importance of proof readers. They can help you avoid looking like an idiot!" https://www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/the-evidence-against-tyler-robinson

Good morning 🌅 #nostr

The fact-checker isn't supposed to fact-check... Journalist working for BBC Verify fact-checking outfit challenged the company’s smears of murdered Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif and was fired for it.

BBC News Journalist Mohamed Shalaby Speaks Out Over Gaza Concerns

Former BBC News journalist Mohamed Shalaby says he was banned from the corporation's premises after fact-checking coverage of Anas Al-Sharif&#...

At least the zionist entity produces everyday pictures for the history books... #genocide #memory #warcrime #wartribunal #gazatribunal #freepalestine

"The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry has caused outrage by releasing a report, stating: “It is clear there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention.” The UN Commission reached this ridiculous conclusion after pointing out that Israel is carrying out systematic acts such as killings, harm, and life-destroying conditions. The panel rejected Israel’s claim that October 7 justified all of this bloodshed and more. It didn’t even acknowledge the 40 beheaded babies. May they rest in peace."

UN Commission claims Israel is committing genocide just because it is deliberately killing civilians and stealing their land

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry has caused outrage by releasing a report, stating: “It is clear there is an intent to dest...

Antiwar News for 9/17/25: IDF Sniper Details Killing Palestinians Waiting for Aid, Israel Kills Over 100 in Gaza, and More

Declassified UK has obtained a list of Israelis who graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies in London.

Declassified UK

Britain trained Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza

Exclusive: Declassified has obtained a list of Israelis who graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. We’re publishing it fo...

There there, committing genocide can cause mental problems. Who knew? Israeli soldiers told a parliamentary committee, “We are mentally ill, and our friends are committing suicide,” as they dumped piles of psychiatric medications, including fentanyl, on the table.

On this day in 1982 the Sabra and Shatila massacre took place. Thousands of Palestinians and Lebanese civilians were killed. The carnage lasted for 48 hours. It was perpetrated by the Lebanese Forces, one of the main Christian militias in Lebanon, and supported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that had surrounded Beirut's Sabra neighbourhood and the adjacent Shatila refugee camp.