W welcome to our studios in the capital taman, this is present news, thanks for joining us. Israely warplanes have reportedly attacked targets in the syrian capital damascus. Explosions were heard in damascus as Media Released images of israeli war planes flying overhead with an air defense operating to counter the attacks. Details are sketchy at this point as there have been no official comments from syrian authorities. This comes as the israel regime has on numerous occasions struck targets in syria as teli pushes ahead with this acts of aggression. Tens of thousands of israelis are on the streets for the 39th consecutive week to protest against the controversial judicial curves by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahus extreme offar abited. Protesters say that they will continue rallies until they are able to repeal the legislation. Mass protests against the judicial overhaul have been ongoing since it was proposed back in january. The Israeli Supreme Court began hearing the first in a series of appeals linked to the plan in august. It set up an unprecedented domestic crisis, resulting in public unrest, labor strikes and mutane by some members of the military. Critics say the curbs remove vital checks on the farright cabinets powers. Palestinian resistance factions have organized rally in the bloccaded gaza strip, marking the 23rd anniversary of the last intefadha, also known as the second interfadha, it was spark by the desacration of the islamic holy shine by then israeli Prime Minister. Press to be correspondent ashraf shanan has more. Of palestinians in gaza rallied on saturday to mark the 23rd anniversary of the second palestinian popular uprising, which is also known as the alaksa antifada. The alaxsa antifada was parked by the desacration of the alaksa mask compound in the occupied. In september 2000, by then israeli Prime Minister rael sharon and his bodygards. Palestinians have been holding protests in the eastern part of the gaza strip for the last three weeks, aiming to drawing International Attention to the continued israeli Human Rights Violations in alquds. Hamas movement has warned the Israeli Regime against violations at alaksa mask. 23 years have passed since the beginning of the. And we continue to fight for our holy places, the israeli enemy must not provoke the palestinian people, the equation has not changed, and palestine remains an islamic land. Today we assert that we will fight for our rights and we will use all the forms of resistance, including armed resistance to liberate alds and all of our land. Protesters held placers denouncing the israeli rececration of the aqsa mask compound. They also denounced the international and arab. To face the Israeli Aggression and colonialization and settlement and achievesinian rights for selfdetermination and right of return. In recent weeks the Israeli Forces have increased their presence near the mask compound taking advantage of jewish holidays. The intafada continues because of the ongoing Israeli Aggression against alkuds and we call on the International Community to exert real pressure on the occupying Israeli Regime to stop grave violations against the palestinian people. Observers say the Israeli Regime, its regional and International Barriers are responsible for the escalation of violence in alquds. 23 years on palestinians say the determined to alquds and the samask, no matter what sacrifices Us Government has avoided a federal shut down after congress agreed a lastminute temporary funding deal. The 45day resolution would keep the government funded until mid november, the deal still leaves out to ukraine, requested by president joe biden. The white house official says the president is set to sign the measure into law, but expects republicans to allow a quick separate vote on ukraine aid. In recent weeks, numerous efforts to pass spending bills in the republican controlled house were thwarted by faction lawers who demanded significant cuts, including no more funding for ukraine. The House SpeakerKevin Mccarthy passed the measure with the help of democratic votes and even saw a rebellion from fellow republicans during votes to reach deal. Chris Colin Cambell joined us earlier from washington dc. He says the main Sticking Point in passing a permanent spending bill is the issue over ukraine aid. One of the major speaking points is ukraine, although republicans, especially the more extremist republicans are very upset over the amount of spending in general, but it seems to be own spending when it comes to house, us households, not when it comes to corporate welfare or military spending, it seems to be those who collect government benefits for food or for housing or for medicine, some of those basic care packages that the Us Government gives to those who are living below the threshold poverty or who are in serious uh economic uh constraints, so could we be back in 45 days discuss . All of this, thats a very likely possibility, but i know that congress is, or at least many members of congress would rather avoid that situation. China has slammed the us as a true empire of lies, following a state Department Report that accused beijing of information manipulation. The Chinese Ministry said the report has disregard facts, doubted that the agencies of the state department produced the report with the source of false information and the command post of cognitive. Warfare. On thursday, the state department accused beijing of manipulating global media through censorship, data harvesting and credit purchases of foreign news outlets. We claimed that china has hit major setbacks when targeting democratic countries due to local media and society pushback. The report comes as beijing accuses western media of trying to portray negative image of china. Former cia analyst are says china is confident that lot of. People in asia are backing them up. The chinese are being very specific and very serbic in a way that they havent been before, and i interpret that not only as a degree of confidence, but also that an assurance that they have lot of people in asia backing them up. Let me c, let me cite one other thing that i found really extraordinary that top chinese diplomat, talking to his counterparts, his foreign secretary of south korea and and japan, this is what he thought he could say, this is just few weeks ago, no matter how yellow you dye your hair, or how sharp you make your nose, youll never turn into a european or an american, youll never turn into a westerner, said wong, heads the ruling partys Foreign Affairs commission, one needs to remember where ones roots are. Thats a sign of new a new recognition that the china needs to try to turn the tide on this information warfare, which this Foreign Ministry statement correctly points out, was invented in the good old usa. In france, the government continues to enforce controversial budget cuts Via Executive decree, and even as the west economic worws continue to rage. People took to the streets around the country, demanding action a longrunning housing crisis, which has reached new proportions and record inflation. Ramen mazori reports from paris. In the past few president ial elections, the number one voter demand has been to address housing issues. Which are suffered by one out of every four people in france. Many consider the european refugee crisis to be in its eighth year, adding to the National Housing policy failure. The failure of western sanctions on russia has helped rent to explode over the last year by over 7 , or an entire monthly payment. Major demonstrations were held across the country to demand the government finally take action for adequate and st. Themselves on the streets, its a big big problem, but we dont expect anything from this government, given how they responded to the fair requests of the yellow vests. Demonstrators demanded rent freezes and reductions, the taxing of real estate corporations and multiple home owners and requisitioning of a record 3. 2 million empty lodgings. However, historically there have been few signs that the administration of emmanuel is interested in dialogue. The 2024 budget has has just been released, but dont expect to see it debated in parliament. President macron has used his usual executive cree to force through yet another austerity budget with billions in cut Government Services despite the record economic hardship. 493. Macron uses the 49. 3 executive decree, so the people remain silent. People are scared, and thats now our biggest problem. This fear led to inaction and political apathy, and thats even though i hear everyone around. Me relating how bad things are going for them and for society. I dont understand their inaction, but i do understand their fear of getting involved, given the massive repression and lack of democracy here. Many say that housing is actually issue which any committed government can fix in just few years, by making laws which favor tenants and not rich landlords, by putting more taxes into Building Public housing, and by creating more shelters for those with emergency need. As india general election 2024 draws closer, antimuslim rhetoric is flaring up across the country with series of incidents reported in recent months. Battered with hate and history of communal clashes, the countrys Muslim Population has always been a soft target. A new delhi correspondent has more. Gears up to hold the Worlds Largest electoral exercise du in february 2024, violence against muslims and other minorities has flared up across the country. Reports say the ruling Bharatiya Party or bjp and its affiliated groups are responsible for the escalating trend. Observers say the hate has reached even the parliament which many describe as temple of democracy. This is something unusual in our country, the politic. Of hate has reached even schools, colleges and universities. Few weeks ago i was literally terrified when some people pulled my dress on the street out college. Violence against muslims has prevailed since the partition 1947, thats when the subcontinent was partitioned into two independent nation states, hindu majority india and muslim majority pakistan, but with the emergence of the ruling bjp in 2014, the situation has become far. Muslims have witnessed systematic repression against the community, including hate speech, hate crimes and mob linchings. A recent incident inside the Indian Parliament sparked outrage when the bjp lawled islamophobic refinities while debating with fellow muslim law maker. In another horrific incident a muslim man was linched in new delhi for taking a banana at hindu temple event. I have a hard time selling vegetables on the street. Now few months ago i was harassed in a community with many saying we wont buy vegetables from muslim. They called me by an appropriate names. Since last decade, india has seen a growing fear and panic among minorities, particularly muslims. There is a growing mistrust on the ruling bjp and its policies towards muslims. The ruling party of Prime Minister narendra modi, however denies any allegation saying india is a democracy and believes in equal right. For all, but critics argue that the real agenda is to promote hindu supremacy in the country to garner votes and retain power, with general elections few months away, antimuslim retoric is flaring up across the country, minor communities are yet again becoming political tools for electoral games, experts say the ruling party is dividing voters on religious lines, which they say . Could lead to social discord in a country known as the Worlds Largest democracyman press tv new delhi pakistan has been hit by deadly violence as the country celebrates the birth anniversary of islams Prophet Muhammad. Two religious gatherings were targeted bom attacks in the southern and northwestern provinces. Scores of people were killed and many others were wounded. Of course. This report from islamabad. There is no let up in violence in pakistan, this time terrorists strucked gathering of people with bomb attack in the Mastung District of southwestern. Pakistan province, when they were holding raies to mark the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad, the final messenger, god in islam. Dozens of people lost their lives and many more sustained serious injuries. Shortly later, another attack a mask during friday prayers also left five people dead and wounded many others. Hamare massum namazio ko shahied karte hain. Attacking innocent people in gatherings and most. Strongly condemned, particularly a day when the nation was celebrating the birth anniversary of its beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, who is symbol of peace, these are khargies who are killing innocent people in the name of islam, the state will not tolerate them anymore, despite these deadly bombings, pakistanis filled the streets with great religious zeal and forward paying tribute to their beloved prophet. Pakistani say they gathered in the streets to also send message to those who wanted to distort the image of muslims. They stress that is a religion of peace and its prophet, messenger of peace. We must declare our discused with terrorists. We have to expose the enemies of islam and have to bring them to justice. This special event reinforces the enduring impact of the Prophet Muhammads message and his role as a spiritual guide for millions. Of people worldwide, the celebration of prophets birth anniversary hold great significance in the islamic lunar calendar and is marked with joy and reverence. This commemoration often includes gathering on streets, mosks and homes where believers recite kuranic verses and narrate the prophets life story. The birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad not only serves as a religious celebration. But also as a cultural and social event that promotes unity and brotherhood among muslims worldwide. Press tv, islamabad. The fifth edition of the mustafa price ceremony is underway in the central iranian city wisfahan. More than 100 muslim scholars from various countries are participating in this years events. The prize is a prestigious award at the realm of science. Technology, dedicated to recognizing and promoting the achievements of top researchers and scientists. Iran is hosting the fifth edition the mustafa prize ceremony. The prestigious scientific event kick off in the Cultural Capital of the islamic world is fahan. Highprofile scientists from 57 islamic countries as well as iranian officials are taking part in the Opening Ceremony on september 29th. The fifth edition of the mustafa prize, which is often referred to. As the muslim nobel has begun in the central city of isfan in iran and will continue until october 4th, over 100 scientists and researchers from all around the world have gathered here today. Irans president ibrahim officially inaugurated the fifth edition of the prestigious scientific award. Addressing the attendees, he noted that the difference between the mustafa Award Ceremony and other similar events is in its view of science. The mustafa prize is a one. To the knowledge that has the two wings of science and faith, science that has authenticity and seeks to create happiness and welfare of humanity and the new islamic civilization. Raisi also said, the most scientific award has a Great Mission and therefore it should be recognized as a creative movement. The president added efforts should be made to further develop it. The mustafa prize is top science and Technology Award granted to top researchers and scientists in the islamic. World, adorned with the name of the holy prophet, peace be upon him, and due to the holy prophet emphasis on learning and understanding science, the prize was dubbed mustafa, which means the chosen one. Mustafa prize was established in 2012 as one of the symbols of scientific excellence and has been held biennally since 2015, recognizing leading researchers and scientists of the islamic world. Im honored that i am participating in such an excellent and high level event of mustafa sallalah foundation. I think the foundation is doing a great job. It serves a window of the science in the islamic country to the world. It proved that there are great minds in the islamic world that deserve uh to be. Recognized and supported and whats really happening here is one is of course the award giving which recognizes very well accomplished scientists and this is an encouragement for other scientists to do. Excellent work, especially in the muslim world, because we all know that theres so much of good technology, innovation happening in the muslim world. The prize is awarded in the four categories of information and communication science and technology, life and medical science and technology, nanoscience and nanotechnology and all other areas of science and technology. This award is not limited to only muslim researchers and scientists. It also acknowledges nonmuslim scientists residing in muslim countries. The mustafa prize serves as beacon of inspiration for muslim scientists across the globe. The mustafa prize is not merely an award, it is a celebration of the scientific spirit and the call to action for muslim scientists to continue their pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of the mankind. Press tv swan. And that does it for this additional roll news. Thanks for being with us. Ill be back at the top of the hour with a recap of the top stories. Its byebye for now. Im from italy. Take your pic of Current Affairs. Iran and west asia are news factories for indepth look at whats happening in and in relation to iran. Iran today is your show. Spotlight is exactly what it says, beaming a light on important topics of the day wherever they arise from an alternative viewpoint. If you want American Affairs analyzed by. Experts from the usa, watch we the people, perhaps youd like a track to india and pakistan, the subcontinent will give you a view of the good and bad happening anywhere in the indian subcontinent. 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The voice of the voiceless, press tv, israelplanes have reportedly attacked targets in the syrian capital damas. Explosions were heard in damascus as Media Release images of israeli warplanes flying overhead. With Syrian Air Defense operating to counter the attacks. Details are sketchy at this point as there have been no official comments yet from syrian authorities. Tens of thousands of israelis are back on the streets for the 39th consecutive week to protest against controversial judicial curves by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahus extreme far right cabinet. Mass protest against the judicial overhaul have been ongoing since it was proposed back in january. The investigation committee