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Northern Nigeria Plagued by Criminal Activity, Violence, and Death

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  • The northwestern Nigerian state of Kaduna faced 2 consecutive deadly attacks on Sunday and Monday resulting in the deaths of more than 35 people.
  • The Sunday attack in Kaduna targeted a church and claimed the life of one civilian, injuring many others.
  • The Monday attack in Kaduna was facilitated by machete and gun-wielding men who burned down several homes, killed at least 34 people, and wounded several others.
  • Sokota, another northwestern Nigerian state, also faced an armed attack on Sunday where 14 soldiers, 5 police officers, and 3 members of the civil defense force were killed bringing the total death toll to 22 individuals.
  • The Sokota attack occurred on a remote army base and is suspected to be conducted by Islamic State-aligned fighters and criminals.
  • Criminal gangs have terrorized northwest and central Nigeria for years, however they have increased attacks in recent months as the Nigerian military attempts to renew operation in the region.
  • Sources:

Al Jazeera

Reuters

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Taliban Continue to Face Obstacles in Their Quest to Rule Afghanistan

  • Since the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan the country has experienced a series of terror attacks conducted by ISIS-K, the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, despite Taliban assurance that the country is secure and no longer in the “quagmire of war”.
  • Aside from domestic turbulence, the Taliban is also facing international backlash with many countries refusing to accept them as Afghanistan’s centralized government.
  • Afghanistan has no speaker at this year’s UN General Assembly meeting because Ghulam Isaczai, a UN representative appointed by the country’s former democratic government, backed out at the last minute.
  • The Taliban have requested to replace Isaczai with their own envoy, however UN Secretary-General spokesman Stéphane Dujarric has clearly stated that even though Isaczai will not be speaking at this year’s assembly, “the representative of Afghanistan remains the same”.
  • Sources:

Al Jazeera

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Israel Beseeches UN to Control Iran’s Nuclear Activity

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has called for nations to stop Iran’s nuclear activity at the United Nations General Assembly claiming that Iran is attempting to dominate the Middle East under its “nuclear umbrella.”
  • PM Bennett stated “Iran’s nuclear weapons program is at a critical point. All red lines have been crossed, inspections ignored…They’re getting away with it. If we put our heads to it, if we’re serious about stopping it, if we use our resourcefulness, we can prevail.”
  • Iran is also once again in disagreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), this time regarding their understanding of agreements made earlier this month.
  • The IAEA attempted to inspect a nuclear facility in Karaj, near the capital Tehran, when they were denied access despite director Rafael Grossi coming to an agreement with Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami on September 12th.
  • Sources:

Iran and IAEA in new disagreement over nuclear monitoring (msn.com)

At U.N., Israeli PM Bennett says Iran has crossed all nuclear ‘red lines’ | Reuters

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UK Citizens Panic Buy Petrol as Many Fear Long-Term Shortages

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  • Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), has reported that up to 90% of fuel pumps across the country are dry due to citizens panic buying petrol.
  • Despite the government assuring that the United Kingdom is not short on fuel many retailers have been forced into closure as the public waits in lines up to several hundred meters long.
  • Many motorists have also misfueled their vehicles with diesel which can cause significant damage and has forced them to fully drain their cars.
  • Sources:

(3) UK fuel suppliers expect demand to return to normal soon, as petrol prices rise and disruption continues – business live | Business | The Guardian

‘Up to 90 percent’ of UK petrol pumps dry amid panic buying (msn.com)

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North Korea Prepared for Another Inter-Korean Summit if Respect can be Guaranteed

  • Kim Yo Jong, sister to North Korea’s leader, released another statement Saturday after urging Seoul to end “hostile policies” in a statement on Friday.
  • She said that she feels “that the atmosphere of the South Korean public desiring to recover the inter-Korean relations from a deadlock and achieve peaceful stability as soon as possible is irresistibly strong,” and that “We, too, have the same desire.”
  • South Korea’s Unification Ministry promptly stated that talks with Pyongyang should begin swiftly in order to restore stability.
  • Sources:

North Korea says inter-Korean summit possible with ‘respect’ (msn.com)

North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South | Reuters

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The UN General Assembly Comes to an End After Six Days 

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  • World leaders from Israel, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and Syria were the first to speak at the UN General Assembly’s last day today, wrapping up the nearly week-long event.
  • Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad addressed refugees stating “We have made it clear that Syria’s doors are wide open for the safe and voluntary return of all refugees to their country. All relevant institutions in Syria are tirelessly working towards that goal.”
  • National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, used this last day to gather support from the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to counter the uprise of terrorism and extremeism in Nigeria.
  • Sources:

World leaders speak on final day of UN General Assembly: Live | United Nations News | Al Jazeera

UNGA 76: Nigeria seeks UN support against counter-terrorism, violent extremism – Vanguard News (vanguardngr.com)

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Earthquake Hits Crete, One Man Killed

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  • A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Crete on Monday.  
  • One man was killed with several others injured. A church was being renovated in Arkalochori and the man was killed when the dome collapsed.  
  • Arkalochori is part of the Heraklion region, where a state of emergency was declared by government minister Christos Stylianidis.
  • Earthquakes are not uncommon in Greece and Turkey. Both countries are on top of fault lines.
  • Source:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58705376

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Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Inflation Expected to Last Longer than Initially Anticipated

  • The Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, will inform Congress on Tuesday during a mandated economic response to the pandemic that inflation is expected to last longer than anticipated.
  • Chairman Powell will speak to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, citing supply chain bottlenecks as a contributing factor to rising prices.
  • The inflation goal of 2% is expected to return after circumstances surrounding supply chain issues in the wake of the pandemic are alleviated.
  • The Fed has also stated that there will be a reduction in stimulus support to help the country with its economic recovery.
  • Source:

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/27/fed-chair-powell-to-warn-congress-that-inflation-pressures-could-last-longer-than-expected.html

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Zambian President Hichilema Visits US

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  • Hakainde Hichilema won the Zambian presidential election against President Edgar Lungu. Hichilema ran for president five times before winning this year’s election.
  • President Hichilema visited the White House on Thursday. The last time a Zambian president visited the White House was in 1992.
  • Meetings with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are also on the Zambian president’s agenda for his trip to Washington.
  • Hichilema won the election by nearly 1 million votes against his opponent, Lungu.
  • Source:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/25/africa/zambia-president-hichilema-unga-intl/index.html

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Beirut Blast Investigation on Hold Again Following Requests to Remove Investigating Judge Bitar

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  • Nouhad Machnouk, former Interior Minister for Lebanon, requested Judge Tarek Bitar to be removed from the investigation into the Beirut blast.
  • Accused senior politicians requested Judge Bitar’s removal, citing misconduct and bias.
  • The Beirut blast occurred on August 4, 2020 after improperly stored ammonium nitrate exploded, killing more than 200 people and injuring 6,500 more.
  • This is the second stalling tactic for the investigation.
  • Source:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/27/beirut-blast-probe-suspended-after-request-to-remove-judge

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  • Salman Rushdie, an author, was severely stabbed in his neck and abdomen on stage by a suspect named Hadi Matar, causing him to be on a ventilator and potentially losing an eye.
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  • Translators from different countries reading this book were harshly stabbed to death when the book came out and Iranian leader, Ayatollah Khomeini called for Salman’s execution for three million dollars.
  • The Iranian government has not yet responded to this issue, but many Iranians in the media claim him to be an apostate who later became an atheist.

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  • Pelosi has criticized China’s leadership and vocalized support for Taiwan in the past. She is currently on her tour of Asia, with scheduled visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan.

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  • Russia recently made a deal with Ukraine, brokered by the UN and Turkey, allowing grain exports to resume, appeasing fears of a global food supply crisis and rising prices.
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