Tuesday, September 30, 2025
West at war with Russia – Polish PM
Madagascar President dissolves government amid deadly protests
"President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday in response to escalating,
youth-led protests over severe water and electricity shortages, a crisis the United Nations reports has left at least 22 people dead and over 100 injured in the most significant challenge to his authority in years.
The protests, now in their third day, were ignited by widespread anger over rolling blackouts and water shortages that can last for over 12 hours.
The demonstrations have grown into the largest the Indian Ocean island has seen in years, inspired by successful "Gen Z" movements in Kenya and Nepal." AfricaNews
The protests, now in their third day, were ignited by widespread anger over rolling blackouts and water shortages that can last for over 12 hours.
The demonstrations have grown into the largest the Indian Ocean island has seen in years, inspired by successful "Gen Z" movements in Kenya and Nepal." AfricaNews
One person was confirmed dead in Volusia County, Florida due to rip currents generated by Tropical Storm Imelda, and Hurricane Humberto
Tornadoes spawned by Typhoon Bualoi kill at least 9 in Kim Son District, Vietnam
176 clashes on frontline
"176 combat clashes were recorded on the frontline.
The Russian army carried out air strikes on the areas of Seredyna-Buda in the Sumy region, Novoselivka and Zaliznychne in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Lvove and Odradokamianka in the Kherson region.
The Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery of the Defense Forces struck three areas where Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated, as well as one Russian artillery unit.
Over the past day, 20 combat engagements took place in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors. The enemy carried out six air strikes, dropped nine guided bombs, and fired 181 times, including eight times with MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians stormed the positions of the Defense Forces near Vovchansk and Kamianka four times.
Three Russian attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled assaults near Radkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 16 times, trying to break through the defenses in the areas of Karpivka, Serednie, Kolodiazi, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Drobysheve, Shandryholove, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian soldiers stopped three Russian attacks near Serebrianka and toward Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked twice toward Minkivka and Kostyantynivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the areas of Ivanopil, Shcherbynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka in the Donetsk region.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 56 Russian assaults in the areas of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Volodymyrivka, Bilytske, Myroliubivka, Zvirove, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopavlivka, Dachne, and toward Pokrovsk, Balagan, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops carried out 37 attacks in the areas of Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Zelenyi Hai, Novokhatske, Piddubne, Komyshuvakha, Sosnivka, Sichneve, Hrushivske, Oleksiivka, Zaporizhzhia, Berezove, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novopavlivka and Novohryhorivka.
Six clashes were observed in the Huliaipole sector in the Poltavka area of the Zaporizhzhia region." Ukrin
The Russian army carried out air strikes on the areas of Seredyna-Buda in the Sumy region, Novoselivka and Zaliznychne in the Zaporizhzhia region, and Lvove and Odradokamianka in the Kherson region.
The Air Force, Rocket Forces, and Artillery of the Defense Forces struck three areas where Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment were concentrated, as well as one Russian artillery unit.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians stormed the positions of the Defense Forces near Vovchansk and Kamianka four times.
Three Russian attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector. Defense Forces repelled assaults near Radkivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and toward Kupiansk.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 16 times, trying to break through the defenses in the areas of Karpivka, Serednie, Kolodiazi, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Drobysheve, Shandryholove, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian soldiers stopped three Russian attacks near Serebrianka and toward Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked twice toward Minkivka and Kostyantynivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the areas of Ivanopil, Shcherbynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Rusyn Yar, and Poltavka in the Donetsk region.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 56 Russian assaults in the areas of Shakhove, Nykanorivka, Volodymyrivka, Bilytske, Myroliubivka, Zvirove, Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Novoekonomichne, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, Novopavlivka, Dachne, and toward Pokrovsk, Balagan, and Filiia.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops carried out 37 attacks in the areas of Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Zelenyi Hai, Novokhatske, Piddubne, Komyshuvakha, Sosnivka, Sichneve, Hrushivske, Oleksiivka, Zaporizhzhia, Berezove, Novomykolaivka, and toward Novopavlivka and Novohryhorivka.
Six clashes were observed in the Huliaipole sector in the Poltavka area of the Zaporizhzhia region." Ukrin
Monday, September 29, 2025
Russian Belgorod plunged into total blackout after massive missile strikes
Posts on local channels indicate the explosions occurred around 6:45 PM local time. Preliminary reports suggest unidentified missiles struck the Belgorod CHP (Combined Heat and Power plant) and the Luch electrical substation." RCB
Four dead as severe floods trigger hazmat risk in Gila County, Arizona
Trump's 21-Point Plan For Ending Gaza War Revealed For First Time
"Israeli media published what it says is the Trump administration's 21-point plan for achieving peace in the Gaza Strip after Hamas is defeated. It is largely a 'day after' plan which envisions how the Strip will be governed in the future.
The plan appears to encourage Palestinian civilians to remain there, but under a new deradicalized "terror-free zone" and administration. This is the apparent deal currently on the table, and many of its specific aspects are likely to be rejected by one side or the other.
For example, Hamas has made clear that it won't negotiate its own demise, while also wanting a full Israeli military withdrawal before all remaining hostages are released, but Prime Minister Netanyahu is still pledging to not end IDF operations until the complete eradication of Hamas is realized.
The following are the contents of the plan, which have been paraphrased by The Times of Israel at the request of its confidential sources:
1. Gaza will be a de-radicalized, terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.
2. Gaza will be redeveloped for the benefit of its people.
3. If Israel and Hamas agree to the proposal, the war will immediately end, with the IDF halting all operations and gradually withdrawing from the Strip.
4. Within 48 hours of Israel publicly accepting the deal, all living and deceased hostages will be returned.
5. Once the hostages are returned, Israel will free several hundred Palestinian security prisoners serving life sentences and over 1,000 Gazans arrested since the start of the war, along with the bodies of several hundred Palestinians.
6. Once the hostages are returned, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence will be granted amnesty, while members who wish to leave the Strip will be granted safe passage to receiving countries.
7. Once this agreement is reached, aid will surge into the Strip at rates no lower than the benchmarks set in the January 2025 hostage deal, which included 600 trucks of aid per day, along with the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and the entry of equipment for removing rubble.
8. Aid will be distributed — without interference from either side — by the United Nations and the Red Crescent, along with other international organizations not associated with either Israel or Hamas.
9. Gaza will be administered by a temporary, transitional government of Palestinian technocrats who will be responsible for providing day-to-day services for the people of the Strip. The committee will be supervised by a new international body established by the US in consultation with Arab and European partners. It will establish a framework for funding the redevelopment of Gaza until the Palestinian Authority has completed its reform program.
10. An economic plan will be created to rebuild Gaza through the convening of experts with experience in constructing modern Middle East cities and through the consideration of existing plans aimed at attracting investments and creating jobs.
11. An economic zone will be established, with reduced tariffs and access rates to be negotiated by participating countries.
12. No one will be forced to leave Gaza, but those who choose to leave will be allowed to return. Moreover, Gazans will be encouraged to remain in the Strip and offered an opportunity to build a better future there.
13. Hamas will have no role in Gaza’s governance whatsoever. There will be a commitment to destroy and stop building any offensive military infrastructure, including tunnels. Gaza’s new leaders will commit to peaceful coexistence with their neighbors.
14. A security guarantee will be provided by regional partners to ensure that Hamas and other Gaza factions comply with their obligations and that Gaza ceases to pose a threat to Israel or its own people.
15. The US will work with Arab and other international partners to develop a temporary international stabilization force that will immediately deploy in Gaza to oversee security in the Strip. The force will develop and train a Palestinian police force, which will serve as a long-term internal security body.
16. Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza, and the IDF will gradually hand over territory it currently occupies, as the replacement security forces establish control and stability in the Strip.
17. If Hamas delays or rejects this proposal, the above points will proceed in terror-free areas, which the IDF will gradually hand over to the international stabilization force.
18. Israel agrees not to carry out future strikes in Qatar. The US and the international community acknowledge Doha’s important mediating role in the Gaza conflict.
19. A process will be established to de-radicalize the population. This will include an interfaith dialogue aimed at changing mindsets and narratives in Israel and Gaza.
20. When Gaza’s redevelopment has been advanced and the PA reform program has been implemented, the conditions may be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian statehood, which is recognized as the aspiration of the Palestinian people.
21. The US will establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful coexistence."
The plan appears to encourage Palestinian civilians to remain there, but under a new deradicalized "terror-free zone" and administration. This is the apparent deal currently on the table, and many of its specific aspects are likely to be rejected by one side or the other.
For example, Hamas has made clear that it won't negotiate its own demise, while also wanting a full Israeli military withdrawal before all remaining hostages are released, but Prime Minister Netanyahu is still pledging to not end IDF operations until the complete eradication of Hamas is realized.
1. Gaza will be a de-radicalized, terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.
2. Gaza will be redeveloped for the benefit of its people.
3. If Israel and Hamas agree to the proposal, the war will immediately end, with the IDF halting all operations and gradually withdrawing from the Strip.
4. Within 48 hours of Israel publicly accepting the deal, all living and deceased hostages will be returned.
5. Once the hostages are returned, Israel will free several hundred Palestinian security prisoners serving life sentences and over 1,000 Gazans arrested since the start of the war, along with the bodies of several hundred Palestinians.
6. Once the hostages are returned, Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence will be granted amnesty, while members who wish to leave the Strip will be granted safe passage to receiving countries.
7. Once this agreement is reached, aid will surge into the Strip at rates no lower than the benchmarks set in the January 2025 hostage deal, which included 600 trucks of aid per day, along with the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and the entry of equipment for removing rubble.
8. Aid will be distributed — without interference from either side — by the United Nations and the Red Crescent, along with other international organizations not associated with either Israel or Hamas.
9. Gaza will be administered by a temporary, transitional government of Palestinian technocrats who will be responsible for providing day-to-day services for the people of the Strip. The committee will be supervised by a new international body established by the US in consultation with Arab and European partners. It will establish a framework for funding the redevelopment of Gaza until the Palestinian Authority has completed its reform program.
10. An economic plan will be created to rebuild Gaza through the convening of experts with experience in constructing modern Middle East cities and through the consideration of existing plans aimed at attracting investments and creating jobs.
11. An economic zone will be established, with reduced tariffs and access rates to be negotiated by participating countries.
12. No one will be forced to leave Gaza, but those who choose to leave will be allowed to return. Moreover, Gazans will be encouraged to remain in the Strip and offered an opportunity to build a better future there.
13. Hamas will have no role in Gaza’s governance whatsoever. There will be a commitment to destroy and stop building any offensive military infrastructure, including tunnels. Gaza’s new leaders will commit to peaceful coexistence with their neighbors.
14. A security guarantee will be provided by regional partners to ensure that Hamas and other Gaza factions comply with their obligations and that Gaza ceases to pose a threat to Israel or its own people.
15. The US will work with Arab and other international partners to develop a temporary international stabilization force that will immediately deploy in Gaza to oversee security in the Strip. The force will develop and train a Palestinian police force, which will serve as a long-term internal security body.
16. Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza, and the IDF will gradually hand over territory it currently occupies, as the replacement security forces establish control and stability in the Strip.
17. If Hamas delays or rejects this proposal, the above points will proceed in terror-free areas, which the IDF will gradually hand over to the international stabilization force.
18. Israel agrees not to carry out future strikes in Qatar. The US and the international community acknowledge Doha’s important mediating role in the Gaza conflict.
19. A process will be established to de-radicalize the population. This will include an interfaith dialogue aimed at changing mindsets and narratives in Israel and Gaza.
20. When Gaza’s redevelopment has been advanced and the PA reform program has been implemented, the conditions may be in place for a credible pathway to Palestinian statehood, which is recognized as the aspiration of the Palestinian people.
21. The US will establish a dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful coexistence."
ZeroHedge
44 clashes on frontline
"44 combat clashes have taken place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks. Russian aviation carried out three airstrikes, using six guided aerial bombs, and carried out 71 shelling attacks, including six barrages from multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two attacks near Vovchansk and Ambarne; one battle is still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked three times near Kolodiazi, Torske, and toward Stavky.
In the Siversk sector, four enemy advances were repelled near Fedorivka, Serebrianka, Yampil, and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one assault toward Predtechyne was repelled.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces attempted five attacks near Shcherbynivka, Stepanivka, Pleshchiivka, Poltavka, and Rusyn Yar; two clashes are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russians launched 18 assaults near Chervonyi Lyman, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Myrnohrad, Rodynske, and Balahan. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three attacks near Ternove and toward Andriivka-Klevtsove; one battle continues.
In the Huliaipole sector, two enemy assaults are ongoing near Poltavka. Russian aviation also struck Zaliznychne and Novoselivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russians attempted two unsuccessful assaults near Olhivka and suffered losses." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian forces repelled three enemy attacks. Russian aviation carried out three airstrikes, using six guided aerial bombs, and carried out 71 shelling attacks, including six barrages from multiple rocket launchers.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two attacks near Vovchansk and Ambarne; one battle is still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, four enemy advances were repelled near Fedorivka, Serebrianka, Yampil, and Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, one assault toward Predtechyne was repelled.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces attempted five attacks near Shcherbynivka, Stepanivka, Pleshchiivka, Poltavka, and Rusyn Yar; two clashes are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russians launched 18 assaults near Chervonyi Lyman, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Molodetske, and toward Myrnohrad, Rodynske, and Balahan. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled three attacks near Ternove and toward Andriivka-Klevtsove; one battle continues.
In the Huliaipole sector, two enemy assaults are ongoing near Poltavka. Russian aviation also struck Zaliznychne and Novoselivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russians attempted two unsuccessful assaults near Olhivka and suffered losses." Ukrin
Strong mag. 5.5 Earthquake - South of the Fiji Islands
Sunday, September 28, 2025
EU Plans to Steal Russian Assets Over Hungarian Objections
"European Union
leaders are planning talks in Copenhagen to gather support from enough
countries to bypass Hungary’s veto on seizing frozen Russian funds to finance Ukraine, media reports say.
While the move would require unanimous support from all 27 member states, the European Commission has proposed a rule change to a qualified majority, isolating Hungary and ignoring its objections." Sputnik
countries to bypass Hungary’s veto on seizing frozen Russian funds to finance Ukraine, media reports say.
While the move would require unanimous support from all 27 member states, the European Commission has proposed a rule change to a qualified majority, isolating Hungary and ignoring its objections." Sputnik
Mag. 3.2 earthquake - 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming
Strong mag. 5.5 Earthquake - 96 km W of Sola, Vanuatu
the late afternoon at 7.10 pm local time (GMT +11). The quake had a moderate depth of 70 km (44 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD
173 combat engagements over past day
"173 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks. The enemy also launched 20 airstrikes, using 50 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 205 shelling attacks, including 12 from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and toward Doroshivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, six attacks were carried out, with Ukrainian defenders repelling assaults near Petropavlivka, and toward Pishchane and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked 15 times, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, six enemy attempts at breakthrough were carried out near Serebrianka, Fedorivka, and toward Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three attacks were recorded toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, 14 enemy attacks were launched near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 59 enemy assaults near Volodymyrivka, Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Novoekonomichne, Mykolaivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 21 enemy attacks were repelled near Sichneve, Piddubne, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Maliivka, Novomykolaivka, Berezove, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces fought off nine enemy attempts to advance near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, six Russian attacks were repelled near Stepove, Kamianske, and toward Novodanylivka and Novoandriivka." Ukrin
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian troops repelled five enemy attacks. The enemy also launched 20 airstrikes, using 50 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 205 shelling attacks, including 12 from MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Vovchansk, Krasne Pershe, and toward Doroshivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russians attacked 15 times, attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Shandryholove, Kolodiazi, and Torske.
In the Siversk sector, six enemy attempts at breakthrough were carried out near Serebrianka, Fedorivka, and toward Dronivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, three attacks were recorded toward Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, 14 enemy attacks were launched near Oleksandro-Shultyne, Shcherbynivka, Pleshchiivka, Yablunivka, and Rusyn Yar.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 59 enemy assaults near Volodymyrivka, Nykonorivka, Chervonyi Lyman, Sukhetske, Novoekonomichne, Mykolaivka, Lysivka, Zvirove, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novomykolaivka, Kotliarivka, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 21 enemy attacks were repelled near Sichneve, Piddubne, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Maliivka, Novomykolaivka, Berezove, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian forces fought off nine enemy attempts to advance near Poltavka.
In the Orikhiv sector, six Russian attacks were repelled near Stepove, Kamianske, and toward Novodanylivka and Novoandriivka." Ukrin
Mass Russian missile and drone strike in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia
The attack lasted for over 12 hours, and Russia launched almost 500 drones and over 40 missiles, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia have reported the heaviest damage from the attack thus far." KI
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)