Of as hundreds of people have marked. Your headlines here on press tv, youre on stress is opposition to any geopolitical change in the caucasus region, but welcomes expansion. Of Transit Routes. Antiwar activist rally in new york city to protest arm supplies by the us and its allies to ukraine, blaming the conflict on such moves and staying with the us former President Donald Trump appears in yet another court, this one being a case of civil fraud. Hello everybody, um, welcome to press tv world news. In our top story, Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson says terran is against any geopolitical changes in the region of the south caucasus. Now sir said that in his a weekly pressureron. Ports expansion of Transit Routes and networks in the region in line with regional interests, and that was in reference to turkeys proposal for new regional road link. Kanani also called for differences including those between bacu and yeravan to be resolved through regional frameworks. Spokes and said tehran is against any foreign intervention and presence in the caucases. He added that tehran though supports proposals for a framework of dialogue among the three south caucasus countries of armenia. Azerbaijan and georgia and neighboring countries of iran, russia and turkey. The format aims to address security concerns and promote economic and transport ties. Our correspondent gisu misha ahmadi earlier joined us with more details and what Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson had to say about the situation in the south caucasus. Irans. Strongly emphasized that uh any kind of differences should be uh discussed and resolved at the negotiating of table rather than the battlefield and and of course uh has always proposed to uh mediate and negotiate uh in order for the resolution the problems between both sides, iran and azerbaijan. Also, there was talks about a corridor, and iran uh once again reiterated that it strongly opposes any geopolitical change to the region, but any Transit Route that would benefit the countries in the region and the nations, of course is something. That iran would support. In the meantime, iran is also offering humanitarian aid to the armenians that have been affected uh in the south caucasus, and because of the recent developments of course, the uh Iranian Red Crescent Society has been sending aid to armenians in the region. In the meantime, azerbaijan uh and iran are on the path to uh. Have their missions back stationed in their capitals and the respective capitals. Irans army is about to hold large scale joint drone drills across large parts of the country central and southern areas. More than 100 drills uh will be conducted as of tomorrow morning, thats what were planning to do, the drires will be conducted both. We should see how long our drones endure when it comes to electronic warfare. The drills commander says iran is boosting it defense capabilities against any possible threat, rear admiral sayoti stress, irans made great progres in the Drone Industry in recent years, placing itself. Among the strongest in the region. The iraning armys navy, ground and air forces will be taking part in the exercises starting tuesday. Drills aim to assess various types of home grown unmanned aircraft, including reconnaissence and combat drones. Terron has always stressed its military power, poses no threat to anyone and serves only as deterrant. Journalist and political commentator matthew mosen abbas pardon says that iran needs a. Very sophisticated defense mechanism because it is surrounded by us and israely bases all around its borders. Iran has need for this military hardware and this defense of very highly technological nature, because they are up against virtually every border from afghanistan through to azerbaijan through to iraq and the gulf itself. Iran is surrounded by the anglozionist imperialist. Military bases and uh and missiles themselves, but of course missiles is just one aspect, the Standing Army amounts to at least million personnel in itself, so huge numbers, theyve also advanced in terms of naval power, which theyve been flexing their muscles on over the last kind of year or so particularly, with what i would describe as unconventional naval power as well as the conventional. So the most unconventional being speed boats literally which are now armed with with very sophisticated missile capability which is a threat even the seventh fleet of the americans which is based out there in the persian gulf in bahrain and and other ports. The bottom line is that iran has solution to virtually everything that the americans and their uh their Atlantic Partners have in terms of their belligerant efforts to dominate that part of the world. Tehran is hosting the 37th International Islamic unity conference. Annual conference is organized by the iranbased world forum for proximity of islamic schools of thought and takes place during islamic unity week, marking the birth anniversary of the holy Prophet Muhammad. Kisumisha ahmadi reports. Over 200 muslim scholars and researchers have once again gathered in the iranian capital tehran, this time. Take part in the 37th International Islamic unity conference, annual event that provides an opportunity for them to share their views on recent Political Developments affecting the muslim world, and also a platform that allows them to bridge the gaps and promote solidarity among muslims worldwide. Muslim, unity among muslim nations across the world is very important, we have to Work Together and focus on the views that we share. Its the first time i am participating in this. International islamic unity conference, and the reason is that its very important to for the unity of muslim ummah, we can exchange some ideas, some reflection. And we are very happy to be in iran with all these ulama and to discuss about the Muslims Union we need now because its period is very important and we need to be union and to have many reflection and strategy for the future. We are read one quran, we believe for one god, we have one Prophet Muhammad, and this is our way. Uh, we have yes, mazhabs, sunni or shia, and others, but also we one ummah and we we need to speak about this, and we need like this in the our participants to give the good picture about our community. Very interestingly, islam takes his name after value system, its called peace, and peace is what everybody needs, every family needs, every community. We are here in this conference i believe to demonstrate this value and to be the ambassadors of this values, especially for the most needed peace in the world. Views that were reiterated in the opening address by irans president , also emphasized on the liberation of alquds in palestine as the most important challenge in the muslim world. Unity in the muslim world becomes more important day by day in the face of the enemy is plots. Sacriligious acts of desecration of the holy quran, heinous crimes by takfiry terrorist groups and normalization deals with the Israeli Occupying regime are only few to name, new world order is emerging and the muslim ummah must establish itself as key player in this new order. The enemies want to divide the muslim world in order to stop the Muslim Community from achieving its goals, but despite all the efforts of the world powers and the united. United states, muslims will always be a united community, solidarity among muslims is important. The enemies try to divide muslims either because of their ethnicities or their country and geographic locations. It is their policy to create rift among muslims, but we should remain vigilant. Participants explain that becoming united means cohesion and solidarity and safegarding the interests of the islamic ummah, which is demonstrated by adherance to the holy quran and Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, which is why the annual conference organized by the iranbased world forum for proximity of islamic schools of thought takes place during the birth anniversary of the prophet referred to as islamic unity week. The 37th International Conference on islamic unity started with online panels on september 28. The event will continue until october the 3rd. Yasum shah ahmady press tv, tehran. And now lets turn to the asian games underway in the chinese city of hangzu, the iranian athletes have grabbed two more gold medals, this time in the discus throw and kursh wrestling. Discos throwers hossain rasuli and ansan hadadi claimed a gold and silver medal respectively. Rastly through over 62 meters to win the fifth gold for his country. In a kurarash wrestling, sadek azarang also clinched. A gold medal, iran ranks 11th and overall medal uh standings for now, over 12,00 athletes from 45 nations are taking part in the asian games, iran has 289 male and female athletes in 34 sporting events. In Afghan Capital coble, large ceremonies held to mark the birthday anniversary of the holy Prophet Muhammad and islamic unity week. Events stress the need for unity and solid. The grand khatam was the venue for the ceremony celebrating the Prophet Muhammads birthday and the islamic unity week. The ceremony drew people from all walks of life, including religious scholars, taliban officials and students. The speakers emphasized the need for following the path of Prophet Muhammad. In all aspects of life and strengthening the islamic bonds. God has introduced the prophet of islam is the best role model for humanity. Prophet muhammad is the role model because he is the mercy of god for us. Following his path will bless us lock and good in the life and the hereafter. The attendies of the ceremony also expressed their views on the occasion. Many of them said they were. Happy to see muslims from different sects coming together and celebrating their common faith. They also said they hope for peace and stability in their wartorn country. Implement their goals and dominate muslim territories, but fortunately, today all our muslim brothers are aware and wont let anyone divide us or create hatred among us, we should Work Together for the prosperity and security of our islamic world. The islamic unity week is an is observed by both sunni and shia muslims around the world. This is also an opportunity for muslims to celebrate their common values. Following decades of invasion and war in their country, Afghan Muslims have gathered today to show their unity and brotherhood. They also voice support for other muslims across the world in the face of Global Arrogance and oppression. Prestige. And the us new yorkers have taken the streets to show anger at nato and their countrys military and Financial Support for ukraine. Unification of peace forces in the United States recognizing that its the United States and nato who are the the art to blame and the fundamental cause of the conflict in ukraine, and that if we can force the Us Government to stop uh sending money and weapons to ukraine, the war will end the very next day. The nato is one of the fundamental arms of the imperialist world system, and that that system, its interests lies in the perpetuation of imperial capital, the extraction of labor and wealth from the dispossessed, and the spread. Of weapons intended to destroy and to suppress the worlds working poor. Protesters uh urge the government to spend on crucial sectors like education and housing instead of ukraine. Also blaming the us and nato for the conflict in the east european country. Now since early 2022, washington has provided over 75 billion dollars in 8. Kiev to help it in its war with russia. U. S. Nato allies, especially European Countries have also sent billions of dollars with the military aid to ukraine. This is spark protest in those countries as well, and russia has repeatedly condemned the west military support for ukraine. Unification of peace forces in the United States, recognizing that its the United States and nato. Former us President Donald Trump has once again appeared in court. This time over case involving civil fraud, lawsuits filed by the new York Attorney general leticia james, shes accused trump and his Family Business of uh inflating the value of their assets by billions of dollars to secure better loans and insurance terms. It found guilty, trump could face fine of up to 250 million dollars, a ban on running businesses in new york, and fiveyear restriction on commercial real estate activities. Trumpa has denounced the case as a sham and part of a political witch hunt. And now i have to go before a rogue judge, as a continuation of russia, russia, russia, as a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time, and i dont think the people of this country are going to stand for it. If i werent leading in all the polls. Trials expected to last several weeks and could have major impact on trumps business empire, it marks the latest in a series of legal wows, expresident and frontrunner for the 2024 president ial uh nomination for republicans is encountering. Trump alrea faces charges of sexual abuse, alleged mishandling of classified documents and attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 president ial election. The former president continued denying any. The European Union has pledged more military aid for ukraine despite russias repeated warnings about the consequences. Our support to ukraine not only continues, but increases. Oh, at least by the time being the proposition on the table shows that we want to continue in increasing it, and i hope member state will decide it together with the financial perspective. Before the end of the year, our support is not conjunct, not, it doesnt depend on the the advances one day, its a permanent and a structured. Support because we are facing an existential threat for europe. Ukrainians are fighting with all their courage and capacities, and if we want them to be more successful, we have to provide with better arms and quicker. Speaking in after meeting with newly appointed Ukrainian Defense minister rustom umar, he said the blocks military support for ukraine has reached a figure of 25 billion euros. Eu Foreign Policy chief also reacted to a stop gab funding bill passed by the us congress, which excludes any new aid for ukraine. And to tell the truth, we were surprised by the fact that the last minute agreement has taken a decision that we have to regret deeply. Buil called on us lawkers to reconsider their decision to omit Financial Support for ukraine, stop get budget bill is passed to halt a federal government shutdown. U. S. Has been leading a coalition of western states arming the ukrainians since the beginning of its war with russia early 2022. Its provided ukraine with tens of billions of dollars of military aid. Russia has repeatedly warned influx of western weapons will only prolong the war and add to the suffering of the ukrainian people. Anglican church in south africa says decision to declare israel apartide entity bears historical significance to its own struggle against such discriminatory laws. South africa has seen intensified efforts to isolate israel with the governments already downscaling diplomatic ties as hasan syria reports. Motivated by a consistent campaign the late antiapartite leader and former anglican arti. Bishop desmond2, the Anglican Church has now resolved to officially classify israel apartate regime. It aligns with decision by the south African Council of churches, which has long been critical of the zionist regime and its oppressive doctrine. The archbishop of the Anglican Church, reverend tabu mahoba, who is currently at the vatican, said an audio message that remaining silent on the continued oppression of the Palestinian People cannot be tolerated. Our hearts. Ache for our Christian Brothers and sisters in palestine, whose numbers include anglicans, but are rapidly declining. People of all faiths in south africa have both a deep understanding of what it is to live under oppression, as well as experience of how to confront and overcome unjust rule. In its resolution, the church goes to length. To underscore that solidarity visits must be carried out to palestine and particular efforts must be made to engage with the church in alkuds and ordinary Palestinian Christians to learn the true extent of their suffering under israeli occupation. It acknowledges that until now when christians do visit our kuds, they often overlook the palestinian reality, and in some instances are even taken on all expenses paid propaganda trips by the zionist regime. The fact that its a birthplace of jesus. Jesus, i think the question of language is very important and the statement makes point of when pilgrimages are conducted from as the south africans to jerusalem, then the fact of the name of palestine of palestine is never mentioned, its always israel, and yet in jesus day it would have been palestine, while the Anglican Church has taken steps to talk about palestine, it hopes that as identifying israel as apartite regime will overcome the apathy which it says st