4 31 pm in tehran, this is president news, im your host, berruz najafi, welcome. An explosion has a stricked the turkish capital ancora, wounding two police officers. The Inter Ministry has called instant a terrorist attack conducted by two assailants riding in a vehicle. Close to the ministry. One of the attackers blew himself up and the other was code neutralized. The targetted thrick this home to several other ministries and the turkish parliament, which was due to reopened today with address by president. Local media also reported in the koorden off district of where Emergency Services were in attendance. Of iranian president ibrahim raisi is calling for unity among muslims slamming any devisive of move from muslim world as in line with enemys objectives. Raicy told the 37th International Islamic unity conference that palestine remains the main issue of the muslim world and rallying point. The president called for support for palestinian resistance, taking a swipe attempts to normalize relations with israel. He said, those attempts are being pushed by enemies puppets, the president noted that the us and israell aaging a hybrid war on muslims, also by back into various crimes and consulting moves against muslim sanctities. He noted however that muslims must Work Together and use their major potential to secure their place in the emerging new world order. Israely warplanes have reportly attacked targets in capital damascus. Explosions were heard in the capitals Media Release images of israely warplanes flying overhead with siar and air defense operating to country attacks. The tells are sketchy at this point as there have been no official comments from syrian authorities, the Israeli Regime has in numerous occasions struck targets of syria as fell of is putting ahead with its act of aggression. Palestin resistance factions organized rally in the blockated gaza strip of marking 23rd anniversary of the alaxa, also known as the second of the father, it was esparked by the disgration of the islamic shrine by then israeli Prime Minister. Ariel sharo, our correspondent ash shannon has the story. Palestinians in gaza rallied on saturday to mark 23rd anniversary of the second palestinian popular uprising, which is also known as the antifada. The alaxada parked by the disection of the compound in the occupied alquds in september 2000, by then is Prime Minister and his body guards. Palestinians have been holding protests. In the eastern part of the gaza strip for the last two weeks, aiming to drawing International Attention to the continued israeli hium Rights Violations in alquds. Hamas movement has warned the Israeli Regime against violations at mask. 23 years have passed since the beginning of the alaqsah in defada 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 arm resistance to liberates and all of our land. Protesters blackers denouncing the israeli recreation of the compound, they also denounced the international and arab silence on the unabated israel crimes in alquds. And means that there is determination forestinian to face the Israeli Aggression and forces have increased their presence near the mask compa taking advantage of jewish holidays, the interfather continues because the ongoing Israeli Aggression and alquds and the alax. We call on the International Community to exert real pressure on the occupying Israeli Regime to stop its grave violations against the palestinian people. Observers say the Israeli Regime and its regional and International Backers are responsible for the escalation of violence in alcuds. 23 years on palestinians say they are determined to azerbaijan says the United Nations mission has arrived in nagornokarabakh mainly to assist humanitarian needs there. Its the first time in about three decades that he has managed to access the region. This as nearly all of the estimated 12000 residents of left for armenia following a recent brief miniature operation. By azerbaijan. Armenia has accused azerbaijan of a campaign of ethnic cleansing, but baku denies the claim and as popuply urged Ethnic Armenians to stay. Authorities say that 3500 people are in temporary accommodation. A pro russia party has won general elections and nato members say to slovakia, the party is critical of the western milit alliance and once better relations with mas. Now discuss that we were by our guests in the newsroom program. Tim now for the news bulletin the pro russia party wins general elections in nato member state slovakia, almost all votes getted left ismer st party by the former premier robert fico, obtained over 20 of the votes, another the partys main rival, the centrist progressive slovakia in second place on 17 the votes. Robert ficos party now needs to enter a. To former government, fico seeks the end military aid to ukraine, wants better relations with russia, and is critical of the European Union and nato. He is pledged not to send a single round of ammunition to ukraine from slovakia, which has been one of europes biggest donors to kiev as a share with gdp. Gilbert doctoral, independent International Affairs analyst joins us from brussels, we also have greg simons, an independent researcher and author who joins from upsala, sweden. Gentlemen, welcome to you both, gilbert doctor, our first over to you, so a pro russia party, whos a nato member has won a general election, uh, what type of impact will that have when it comes to the wider um, i guess war, it would be premature to celebrate this victory, because its a qualified victory, as you remarked, the the voter returns show that his party is a man. Party, there is no single Majority Party in slovakia, this means that has the opportunity to form a coalition government, and he will clearly in the coming days and weeks be reaching out to the many small parties in slovakia to try to achieve a parliamentary majority, his victory in forming a cabinet is not assured, moreover, what compromises he may have to make on his key points, which you have mentioned, better relations with russia, and to sanctions and no further military assistance to to ukraine, how much of this will get through the negotiating process with Coalition Partners is not yet clear, nonetheless it is of ground make of Ground Breaking importance that a nato country in central europe, a country that has known very well the experience of um soviet occupation uh for the cold war period has made this dramatic show in favor normal relations with russia and against the eu and nato policies that mr. Says are undermining national sovereignty. What do you think about the unity that exists greg simons or maybe a unity that is being chipped away in terms of war as it continues to drag on . I mean um. Im not too sure whether all countries are united nato member countries in wanting this war to uh continue in the form and manner that it is uh especially im curious as to what you think about how some of these countries im sure thinking you know the us uh is one of the driving factors behind this war just continuing to uh to continue absolutely the so call unity is facade and its a its a rather weak facade by now, i mean one of the ways to trying to do this is to denounce any kind of party of country that wants to have a reasonable balanced. Approach to its foreign policy, for example hungary or now this potential slovakia by labeling them prorussian parties, but this is not the case, i mean they are pro national, so they try to use this to byercing this, now we have two things which are going to put an end to this play of unity, one of them. Is economic matters because the eu is deindustrializing, its its absolutely enshambles, youve got different inflation all of these Different Things are biting at it, so financial matters are going to be one, the second one is going to be those relate factors related to culture and identity, because uh slovakia was one of those countries which suffered rather brutal nazi occupation, and now you youre having these uh scenes, for example in the Canadian Parliament when theyre openly uh welcoming and greeting nazis from that period, so i mean this is going to be another factor that weers things down, so i mean the the only reason is unity there is because the us uh, which as you mention is the main driving factor keeping this war going, uh is forcing its system of client and vessel states to keep it going at their expense. All right, thank you very much for that, gilbert doctoral, independent International Affairs analyst and greg simmens, independent researcher and author. Thank you to you both. With that we come to the end for this edition the news review. As the berlin wall collapsed in 1989, so did the once great superpower of the soviet union. The communist party leader michael gurbachov ustured in new era of openness with the west. By 1991, peter streika was failing and along came the new russian states first president , boris yeltson. This documentary tells the story of the eight years of yeltsons leadership under russias attempted transition from communism to capitalism. It is an often tragic story, the fall of a once proud. Superpower, the hardships of millions of ordinary people, and the rise of new breed of ultra rich oligarchs. It is also the story of how russia has become the state it is today. Welcome back, the British Government says it wants to deploy military instructors to ukraine, defensemen mister grand chays that the opportunity arose following a discussion with british minity chief some friday, says the western part of ukraine has better condition for session opportunity in particular, this as the Ukrainian Armed forces are receiving training in britain and other western countries. The uk has provided five week major training courses to around 2000 ukrainians over the past year. London says the British Defense companies have plans to set up arms factories in ukraine as well. Now in france the government continues to enforce controversial budget cuts suvy in executive decree and even as the us economic vos continue to rage, people took to the streets around the country demanding action a longrunning housing crisis which has reached new proportions amit record inflation. 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. We consider the european refugee crisis to be in its eighth year, editing 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 demonstration. Government isnt proposing any solutions for these people with housing problems or who are completely homeless, these are people who work, pay their taxes and get still find 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 reduction. The taxing of real estate corporations and multiple home owners and the requisitioning of a record 3. 2 million empty lodgings, however, historically there have been fe signs that the administration of Emmanuel Macron is interested in dialogue. The 2024 budget has just been released, but dont expect to see it debated in parliament. President macron has just used his usual executive decreee to force through yet another austerity budget with billions and cuts to 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 has 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 theyre action, 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 needs. Ramin mazaher, press tv, paris. Now with the Us Government shut down averted temporarily, some are breathing a shallow side of relief, a stop gap measure passed by the house and accepted by senate, as a 45day limit, as American People wonder, whats next . A divided america. Colin cambell reports from the us capital. Congress worked a deal to avert a government shut down in the 11th hour. Americans nervous as it happened. It should just be operating for the the best of the people. There for our safety for, safety is the first thing, and then economics is a big part of safety. At issue how the Us Government should spend its budget. A shut down happens when congress does not approve discretion. Spending for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on october 1st, the us dealing with a divided congress, because were evenly divided, that actually is reflected in representation in the house and the senate, so in the senate the democrats have majority by two votes and in the house they have majority of four votes, which means it just doesnt take much for either side to take their ball and go home, Family Support and medical services, park protections, passport issuance are programs that are affected by shutdown threats. Its quite unfortunate, so no more government shutdowns, you know what i mean, because it affect lot of households, you know, so thats something that i wish doesnt continue to happen, i mean, because especially for active due to military, but unless a permanent budget is approved, a shutdown threat still looms. The shutdown could affect more than million Service Members who would be required to work, but without getting a paycheck. And some 200,0 pentagon civilians will be expected to work without getting paid, considered essential to protect people and property. Although a divided government could be beneficial to keep the Opposing Side in check, it could also be the source of severe gridlock. Right now, the us congress is more the ladder. Colin campel, press tv, washington. As indias general election 2024 draws closer. Antimuslim rhetoric fluers up across the country with series of incidents reported in recent months. Batted wo and history of communal clashes, Indias Muslim population has always been a soft target. Our new delhi correspondent has a report. As india 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. Report say Ruling Bharatiya Janata 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 a temple of democracy. This is something unusual in our country, the politics 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 outside college. Violence against muslims has prevailed since the partition in 1947, thats when the subconent was partitioned into two independent n states, majority india and muslim majority pakistan, but with the emergence of the ruling bjp in 2014, the situation has become far worse. Muslims have witnessed systematic repression against the community, including hate speeches, hate crimes and mob linchings. A recent incident inside the Indian Parliament sparked out. When bjp law maker hold islamophobic profinities while debating with fellow muslim lawmaker. 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 streets now, few months ago i was harassed in a community with many saying we wont buy vegetables from muslim, they called me by inappropriate 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 muslims, the ruling party of Prime Minister narendra modi, ever denies any allegation saying india is democracy and believes in equal rights for all, but critics argue that the real agenda is to promote to supremacy in the country to garner votes and retain power. With general elections few months away, antimuslim rhetoric is flaring up across the country. Minority communities are yet again becoming political tools for electoral games. Experts say the ruling part. Is dividing voters on religious lines which they say could lead to social discord in a country known as the Worlds Largest democracy. Press tv new delhi. The fifth edition of mustafa prize ceremony is underway in the central city of isfahan, more than 100 muslim scholars from Different Countries are participating in this years event. The prize of prestigious award in the realm of son. Dedicated to recognizing and promoting the achievements of top researchers and scientists. We have a report. Iran is hosting the fifth edition of the mustafa prize ceremony, the prestigious scientific event kicked off in the Cultural Capital of the islamic world is fahan. High profile 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 now has begun in the central city of isfan in iran and will continue on october 4th, over 100 scientists and researchers from all around the world have gathered here today. Irans president ibrahim raisi officially inaugurated the fifth edition of the prestigious scientific award. Adressing the attendees, he noted that the difference between the mustafa war germany and other similar events is in its view of science. The mustafa prize is award 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 scientific award has a Great Mission and therefore it should be recognized as a creative movement. The president at 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. 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 doubt mustafa, which means the chosen one. Mustafa prize was established in 2012 is one of the symbols of scientific excellence and has been held bialy 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 mustafallahu Alaihi Wasallam 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 to be 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 there so much of Good Technology innovation happening in the muslim world. The prize is awarded in the four categories of information, communication, science and technology, life and medical science and technology, nano science and nanotechnology and all our 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. Mustafa prize is not merely award. It is a celebration of the scientific spirit and the call to action for muslim scientists to continue the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of the mankind. Press tv s. All right, its a rap for this news cast uh for now in a few minutes, the news and brief. Im lembratopic here on press tv and i want you to join me for cats and dogs where we take a quick look at dirty in washington, bad manners at the United Nations, and barking people in germany, literally. Thats all on press tv with me, and cats and dog, dont miss. Keeping you up to date with world news every half hour on press tv. An explosion and insuing gunfire have been heard in the turkish capital ancora. Report suggests the blast occurre closed to the parliament which was due to open its new session. Later in the day, the Internet Ministry is called instant a terrorist attack that left two officers injured. Iranian president has called unity among muslims slummings of move in the muslim world as aligned with enemys objectives. Pray was addressing the 37th International Islamic unity conference in tehran. He called for supporting the palicistans and islam the temps