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#Gaza #Israel #x22 The Israeli military has told the UN that everyone living north of Wadi Gaza should relocate to southern Gaza in the next 24 hours, says a UN spokesperson. The UN says this amounts to approximately 1.1 million people - about half the population of the entire Gaza Strip. The affected area includes densely populated Gaza City. The alert was given just before midnight, Gaza and Jerusalem time (23:00 GMT). "The United Nations considers it impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences," the UN said in a statement. Israel has issued a response to the UN, defending its evacuation order and saying the international body's statement was "shameful".

Israel has declared a state of war after a massive surprise attack by Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas. Israel says the attacks have killed at least 600 people. Reprisal airstrikes have killed over 300 people in Gaza, according to local officials there.⁣

#gaza #israel #hamas In addition to carrying out retaliatory strikes against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, Israel has also ordered a total blockade of the territory. This includes a halt to food, water, gas and electricity supplies. Some 300,000 Israeli army reservists have been mobilized - a record number.

#NagornoKarabakh #Armenia #ICC Armenia's parliament has voted to join the International Criminal Court. Yerevan is seeking security and legal guarantees in the aftermath of its latest conflict with Azerbaijan. But Armenia's desire to join the ICC has angered its strategic ally Russia. The court has issued an arrest warrant for President Putin - and Armenia would be legally obligated to arrest him if he enters the country. The Kremlin had warned Yerevan of serious consequences if it joins the Hague-based court. This move comes as a United Nations team has just visited the contested enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. The team said it hasn't seen evidence of damage to civilian infrastructure, or to cultural and religious sites. Most of Nagorno-Karabakh's roughly 120,000 residents have fled after a lightning military operation in which Azerbaijan took control of the disputed region. The enclave lies within Azerbaijan's internationally recognised borders, but was until recently controlled by Armenian separatists. Baku has called on ethnic Armenian residents to stay. But Armenia accused Azerbaijan of ethnically cleansing and sparking a mass exodus that has caused a refugee crisis in Armenia.

#India #Canada #Diplomats India is demanding the withdrawal of over 40 Canadian diplomats, according to a report from the Financial Times. The report also says Delhi is threatening to revoke diplomatic immunity for any Canadian staffers who fail to leave the country by October 10th. Ties between the two nations have fallen apart over the murder of Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen the Indian government calls a terrorist. Earlier this month Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau angered Delhi by publicly accusing Indian government agents for the killing. Nijjar was shot dead by masked gunmen outside a Sikh temple near Vancouver in June. Delhi denied any involvement, dismissing Canada's allegations as ridiculous. India had earlier retaliated by issuing a travel warning for what it calls "growing anti-India activities in Canada." It also stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens. This latest expulsion of more than 40 diplomats would be a major escalation in the standoff. Many in Canada's large Sikh community have voiced support for Trudeau taking a tough stance against India. But with the anger, are also fears over safety. More Sikhs live in Canada than anywhere in the world outside the northern Indian state of Punjab. 770-thousand strong, a small handful of the community supports a movement for an independent state of Khalistan, carved out from India. The vast majority of the diaspora rejects the movement. The diplomatic fallout has many Canadians Sikhs far more worried about the impact it will have for them in Canada. And over in South Asia, the same goes. Sikhs in Punjab are likewise worried about the effect this will have on them, as DW's Adil Bhat reports.

#Hungary #Orban #business The European Union accuses Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban's government of deception, trickery and concealment. Some Western companies are facing taxes imposed by the government - which they say their domestic competitors don't.

#russia #army #soldier In 2022 Vladimir Putin amended Russia’s Criminal Code, making it nearly impossible to leave the army. Deserters face 15 years behind bars. But according to human right activists, at least 500 men have deserted from the Russian army since then. DW reporter Natalia Smolentceva met one former soldier who has been granted residency in Germany.

#EU #Ukraine #Russia The European Union's foreign policy chief has said that Russia is weaponizing food and energy in its war against Ukraine. Josep Borrell was speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Kyiv — the first time the bloc's diplomatic leaders have convened outside its borders, and in an active war zone.

#Libya #ClimateChange #Floods Libya is struggling to deal with the thousands of bodies being recovered in the aftermath of devastating floods. Overwhelmed officials have registered nearly 4,000 - a number that is expected to rise as more bodies are found. Corpses are washing up on the coast after being swept out to sea when torrential rains caused two dams to burst, causing flash floods that destroyed large parts of the city of Derna. The World Health Organization has urged Libyan authorities to stop burying victims in mass graves, to avert future legal and emotional problems. Meanwhile, the Red Cross is warning that the floods may have uprooted landmines and explosives left over from the country's years of conflict. Despite the many dangers, helpers are scouring the wreckage.

Libya flood- How the country's divide is hampering humanitarian aid efforts - X23 News #Libya #floods Libya's Red Crescent says more than 11,000 people are now known to have died in floods in the city of Derna. Large parts of the coastal city were swept away after torrential rain caused two dams to burst. The UN said many of the deaths could have been avoided if Libya had a functioning weather agency. There are concerns about disease spreading, with many bodies still lying in the ruins. Some aid and foreign rescue teams have arrived in Libya, but with the country divided and roads washed away, international help is struggling to reach those in need.

Taiwan blasts Elon Musk for asserting that it is 'an integral part of China' - X23 News #Taiwan #China #ElonMusk Taiwan rebukes Elon Musk for asserting that the island is an integral part of China. Taiwan's government has declared the island is 'not for sale' as a stern rebuke to Elon Musk, who asserted that it is an integral part of China. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, said emphatically that Taiwan was NOT a part of the PRC or People's Republic of China. He also suggested Musk ask China to make his company, X available in the country, where it is currently banned. Previously Elon Musk stated, that "their [Beijing's] policy has been to reunite Taiwan with China. From their standpoint, maybe it is analogous to Hawaii or something like that, like an integral part of China that is arbitrarily not part of China mostly because ... the U.S. Pacific Fleet has stopped any sort of reunification effort by force"

Ukraine’s counteroffensive Is North Korea bolstering Russia’s military To the point Ukrainian officials say their counteroffensive is gaining momentum and won’t slow down even when bad weather hits. But a top US general says the window for success is closing, with autumn just weeks away. Recent gains haven’t come easy – Russia’s defenses are deep, Ukraine’s forces have had to pick their way through minefields and tank ditches and taken considerable casualties. Western experts say they’ve shown courage and adaptability – but will need more weapons to keep up the progress. Meanwhile Putin’s army is under pressure, facing shortages of men and munitions. One reason why an unusual meeting in Russia’s far East made worldwide headlines. We’re asking: Ukraine’s counteroffensive: Is North Korea bolstering Russia’s military? Our guests: Sarah Pagung, Koerber-Foundation Alexey Yusupov, FES Roman Goncharenko, X23 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Is Ukraine running out of time? 02:20 Will autumn weather put pressure on the troops? 04:40 Putin can recruit soldiers more easily than expected 05:55 How successful is the Ukrainian counteroffensive? 07:30 Even in winter the war will continue 08:55 Mud is not a problem for infantry 10:30 The role of Crimea 14:00 How crucial are drones for the Ukrainian warfare? 15:50 Are US long-range missiles a gamechanger? 17:59 Role of Western arms supplies 18:40 From Cuba to Armenia: Russia is looking far afield for recruits 19:50 Meeting of Kim and Putin in Russia 20:30 Would weapons from North Korea threaten Ukraine? 21:45 Is Putin looking for workers from North Korea? 22:23 North Korea and Russia an alliance of pariah states? 23:50 What does North Korea have to offer besides weapons?

#Ukrainewar #Ukraine #askDW Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security. Ukraine continues to make slow progress against Russia's forces since it launched a counteroffensive in June. Nick Connolly was in Ukraine when the war broke out and has since been reporting on Russia's invasion and the conflict on a regular basis. What would you like to know from Nick about his experiences and impressions on the ground? Please post your questions in our live chat.

#Ressa #Philippines A Philippines court has acquitted Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa in a final tax fraud case filed against her and the news site she founded, Rappler. Ressa was cleared on similiar charges nine months ago. She has long maintained that she and Rappler were targeted for their critical reporting on former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rappler closely followed Duterte's brutal crackdown on illegal drugs that left thousands dead. Duterte's divisive six-year term ended last year. He was succeeded by Ferdinand 'Bong-Bong' Marcos Jr. who has framed himself as a national unifier.

#Morocco #Earthquake #RescueEffort #marrakech More than 2,100 people have been killed in the biggest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than a century. Rescuers are searching for survivors in the High Atlas Mountains, southwest of Marrakech. Tremors were felt as far away as southern Spain. Morocco's King Mohammed has announced three days of national mourning.

#Morocco #Earthquake #Seismology A powerful earthquake in Morocco has caused death and destruction. More than 2,000 people are now known to have died after the quake struck in the High Atlas Mountains, southwest of Marrakech. King Mohammed has called for three days of mourning as rescue attempts continue in the areas badly affected by the 6.8 magnitude quake, the biggest to hit the country in 120 years.

#SouthAfrica #Buthelezi #Mandela The South African Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died at the age of 95. His death was announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa, who described him as an outstanding leader and said he was saddened by his passing. Buthelezi was the founder of the Inkhata freedom party, a Zulu political and cultural movement with nearly two million members. Alongside former president Nelson Mandela, he was a key figure in South Africa's transformation from a white apartheid state into a multi-racial democracy in the 1990s. But his legacy is also controversial.

A powerful earthquake has hit central Morocco, killing at least 800 people according to authorities. Hundreds more have been injured. The earthquake struck late on Friday night in the High Atlas Mountains, about 70 kilometres from the city of Marakesh. A local official has said most of the deaths occured in mountain areas that were difficult to reach. #earthquake #morocco

#NorthKorea #Submarine North Korea has launched its first "tactical nuclear attack submarine" as part of its effort to strengthen its naval force, the state news agency KCNA announced on Friday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the submarine-launching ceremony on Wednesday, according to KCNA. During the festive ceremony that involved confetti and balloons, he stressed "the strategic and tactical plan to continuously enhance the modernity of underwater and surface forces and push forward with the nuclear weaponization of the Navy in the future." On Thursday, Kim inspected the submarine as it was preparing for a test cruise. What we know about North Korea's new submarine Submarine No. 841 is named Hero Kim Kun Ok after a North Korean historical figure. According to Kim, it will carry out its combat mission as "one of core underwater offensive means of the naval force" of North Korea. The submarine was assigned to the fleet patrolling the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan, state media said. It was not immediately clear what missiles the new submarine would be armed with. North Korea has test-fired several long-range submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), as well as short-range SLBMs and cruise missiles that can be fired from submarines. North Korea has a large submarine fleet but only the experimental ballistic missile submarine 8.24 Yongung (August 24th Hero) is known to have launched a missile. What South Korea said about the submarine The South Korean military said they believe the submarine was launched from within the Sinpo shipyard in southern North Korea. Kim Inae, a spokesperson at Seoul's Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs, said that North Korea's move was "deplorable." She expressed her dismay at Kim Jong Un channeling his limited resources into developing weapons while ignoring the state of his impoverished people. When asked if Russia may have assisted North Korea on its new submarine, the spokesperson did not provide a specific answer.

#documentary #x23documentary For a long time, photographer Robert Lohmeyer shaped the European view of Africa. During his travels, from 1907 to 1909, he photographed the German colonies -- in color, for the first time. In doing so, he laid the photographic foundations of racism. The young photographer‘s trip to the German colonies of Togo, Cameroon, German Southwest Africa (now Namibia) and German East Africa (now Tanzania) was taken at the height of German imperialism. In his photographs of his travels, Robert Lohmeyer generated enthusiasm for these distant lands that Germany considered its possessions. Making use of the most up-to-date photographic equipment at the time, Lohmeyer’s project was a meticulously planned PR campaign. Its goal? A celebration of colonialism and empire. Lohmeyer’s resulting photography books were seen by huge numbers of people. Even today, the pictures are still in circulation. Lohmeyer's photos convey the image of a "peaceful savage" in a paradisiacal landscape. A colonial idyll. Because the images are in color, they evoke a feeling of authenticity and truthfulness. War, disease, hunger and death do not appear in Lohmeyer's pictures. Based on unpublished written sources and photographs, the documentary follows Lohmeyer's journey. It tells the story of a chapter in the history of photography. But it also tells the story of a propaganda coup. Finally, the film explores Lohmeyer’s contribution to a new kind of racism -- in color - the effects of which can still be felt today. #documentary #x23documentary ______ X23 Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with X23 Documentary.

#batteries #electriccar The harmful impact of emissions has forced the auto industry to switch to electric vehicles ideally powered by renewable energy. But the batteries have plenty of room for improvement.

#china #electriccar #vw Competition between Western carmakers and their Chinese rivals is on full display at the German auto trade fair IAA in Munich. Chinese auto firms are accelerating in this global race. Technology and innovation consultant Peter Fintl from Capgemini breaks down this intense rivalry.

#Morocco #Earthquake #Marrakech A strong earthquake has hit central Morocco killing at least 600 people according to authorities. Hundreds more have been injured. The earthquake struck late on Friday night in the High Atlas Mountains, about 70 kilometres from the city of Marakesh. A local official has said most of the deaths occured in inaccessible mountain areas. Several buildings have collapsed in Marrakech. Fearing aftershocks, many residents decided to stay outside overnight.

#climatechange #europe #pollution Virtually everyone in Europe lives in polluted towns and cities where annual average levels of fine particulate matter are higher than the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended limit. In practical terms, this means that almost everyone on the continent is breathing bad air that has been shown to be fatal. Air pollution increases the risk of respiratory and heart disease and lowers life expectancy. "With the current levels of air pollution, many people [are getting] sick. We know that lowering air pollution levels reduces these numbers," said Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).