10.02.2025 thursday [i wrk]

Monday,  September 29th, 2025 

The 625 meters-high Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the world’s highest bridge, is opened to the public in Guizhou province, China. (South China Morning Post) (The Star) 

Former Chinese agriculture minister Tang Renjian is sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes worth more than ¥268 million (US$37.6 million) between 2007 and 2024. (Reuters) 

The United Nations reimposes economic and military sanctions on Iran after France, Germany, and the United Kingdom trigger the snapback mechanism under Security Council Resolution 2231 and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, citing Iran’s nuclear escalation and lack of cooperation with the IAEA. (BBC News)

Iraq resumes oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Turkey’s Ceyhan port, ending a suspension imposed in early 2023 due to an International Chamber of Commerce arbitration ruling against independent Kurdish exports. (AP) 

American video game company Electronic Arts agrees to be acquired by a group of private investors, including Silver Lake, Public Investment Fund and Affinity Partners, in a deal valued at $55 billion. The transaction, which will take Electronic Arts private, constitutes the largest leveraged buyout on record. (Bloomberg) 

Four people are killed, eight are injured and up to seven others are reported missing in a mass shooting and arson attack on a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States. The perpetrator is killed in a shootout with police. (CNN)  

Two people are killed and five others are injured in a mass shooting at a casino on the Kickapoo reservation near Eagle Pass, Texas, United States. The suspect initially fled the scene before being taken into custody. (WOAI-TV) 

Sunday, September 28, 2025 

U.S. president Donald Trump orders the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, saying he has directed U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to secure the “war-ravaged” city. (BBC News) 

In cricket, India defeat their rival Pakistan by five wickets in the final to win their second consecutive Asia Cup title and ninth overall. During the awarding ceremony, the Indian team refused to accept their trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairperson and Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi due to the political turmoil between both nations. (AP) 

Russian forces launch more than 600 drones and dozens of cruise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 70 others. (BBC News) 

A civilian is killed and twelve soldiers are injured during clashes between security forces and Indigenous protesters in Cayambe, Pichincha, Ecuador, over the government’s decision to end a diesel fuel subsidy. (AP) 

Moldovans vote to elect the 101 seats of the parliament. (AP) 

The pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity of Moldovan president Maia Sandu appears set to win the election with at least 48.4% of the vote. Voter turnout is reportedly over 52%, higher than recent elections. (BBC News) 

In volleyball, Italy defeat Bulgaria 3–1 to win their second consecutive World Championship and fifth overall. (Rappler) 

In motorcycle speedway, KS Toruń defeats Orlen Oil Motor Lublin in the Ekstraliga final, winning their fifth Team Speedway Polish Championship. (Ekstraliga) 

In golf, Team Europe retains the Ryder Cup after scoring 15–13 over the United States. (The Independent) 

Saturday, September 27^th , 2025 

At least 39 people are killed, including ten children, and 83 others are injured in a crowd crush at actor-politician Vijay‘s rally in Velusamypuram, Tamil Nadu, India. (The Hindu) (Hindustan Times) 

At least three people are killed and eight others are injured in a mass shooting when a gunman on a boat opens fire at a restaurant at the Southport Yacht Basin in Southport, North Carolina, United States. (BNO News) 

At least four people are killed when torrential rain causes flash flooding across Arizona, United States. (The Times of India) 

The Pakistan Armed Forces kill 17 Pakistani Taliban militants and recover weapons and ammunition in an overnight operation in Lakki Marwat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (The Express Tribune) 

Cambodian and Thai forces reportedly exchange fire across their countries’ shared border despite a ceasefire agreement in place since August. (Nation Thailand) 

Gabonese citizens vote to elect members of the National Assembly alongside municipal elections. A second round will be held on 11 October for constituencies where no candidate has a majority. (AP) 

Eight people are killed after a bus collides head-on with a vehicle carrying oil in Panjgur, Pakistan. (The Express Tribune) 

Seychellois vote to elect a president and members of the National Assembly. A second round will be held after no presidential candidate received a majority of the vote, with United Seychelles candidate Patrick Herminie receiving 48.8% of the vote over the incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan‘s 46.4%. (AP) 

England defeats Canada in the final of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. (BBC News) 

In Australian rules football, the Brisbane Lions defeat the Geelong Cats to win the 2025 Australian Football League by 47 points, winning their second consecutive premiership and fifth overall. (The Age)

In flag football, the Italian men’s and British women’s national teams win their respective IFAF European Flag Football Championship titles in Paris, France. (EuroFlag)

At least 66 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip. (Al Jazeera) 

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