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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
… He cited conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, alongside rapid technological and economic changes, as examples of the difficult environment young people must navigate. …
‘Replace complexity with compassion’ – Cardinal Turkson urges students
23 OctJoy Online
… Netanyahu’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to launch a campaign in the West Bank “exactly like in Gaza or Lebanon,” while far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for Israel to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. …
Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
19 OctJoy Online
… ear message” telling settlers to end their attacks, “instead of the message that I feel was presented, which is… ‘Keep at it.'” Israel has built about 160 settlements housing 700,000 Jews since it occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem – land Palestinians want, along with Gaza …
Israeli police arrest 10 over settler attacks on journalist and diplomats in West Bank
16 OctJoy Online
… Beijing’s efforts to tackle the war in Gaza have focused on Palestinian unity. In 2024 Beijing got rival Palestinian factions to agree to form an interim “national reconciliation government” for the occupied West Bank and Gaza after the war with Israel, although it was never impl …
China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
15 OctJoy Online
… Turkey’s relations with Israel have collapsed over Gaza, but Azerbaijan has tried to maintain relationships with both countries. …
School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
15 OctJoy Online
… The ‌Trump administration had protested against the fund’s divestment from Caterpillar shares over the use of the US company’s bulldozers in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. …
Norway’s wealth fund set to overhaul ethical rules after US scrutiny
15 OctJoy Online
… The group’s activities have included targeting arms companies linked to Israel’s war in Gaza. …
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
12 OctThe Chronicle
… Where the permanent five disagree, as over Ukraine and Gaza, the Council has been paralysed. …
Feature: A Seat At A Shrinking Table: Africa, Cognitive Justice, The Security Council And The Limits Of Permanence
8 OctJoy Online
… The consulate, which was first established in 1838, handles UK relations with Palestinians in Jerusalem as well as in the West Bank and Gaza. …
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says ‘vital services’ to rema
7 OctJoy Online
Israelis gathered in silence on Wednesday in a kibbutz near the Gaza border that was overrun by Hamas militants on October 7 three years ago, mourning victims of attacks that set off Israel’s assault in ‌Gaza and plunged the Middle East into war. …
Israelis mark three years since October 7 as Palestinians mourn Gaza’s destruction

Society

Cardinal Turkson urges students to embrace compassion and ethical values

The News

Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana, told students at the university's 25th Congregation and 38th Matriculation Ceremony to replace complexity with compassion and embrace collective responsibility. He urged university education to go beyond academic achievement to instil ethical values and prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to society.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Cardinal Turkson urges students to embrace compassion and ethical values
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana, told students at the university's 25th Congregation and 38th Matriculation Ceremony to replace complexity with compassion and embrace collective responsibility. He urged university education to go beyond academic achievement to instil ethical values and prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to society.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian buildings in Hebron after soldiers killed
The Israeli military has begun demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian gunmen. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the military would "destroy" the neighbourhood where the attackers came from, amid high tensions and an ongoing Israeli election.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Israeli police arrest 10 suspects in West Bank settler attacks
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in the occupied West Bank following attacks by settlers on an American journalist and European diplomats last week. The arrests come as settler violence during the olive harvest season reaches record levels, with a human rights group documenting 269 incidents over 20 days.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

China's Foreign Minister urges Israel to halt West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog to stop the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, calling the Palestinian question "the greatest historical injustice of this century." Wang said China's immediate priority is to open access to Gaza and stop the humanitarian catastrophe, and that China is willing to work with the international community to bring parties to dialogue and seek a political solution.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Azerbaijan enforces school headscarf ban, drawing rare protests
Azerbaijan's education ministry began enforcing new uniform rules last Monday that turn away female pupils wearing hijabs, sparking protests outside state schools in Baku and southern districts. The interior ministry detained 37 people who tried to obstruct the rules, which ban clothing that contradicts "the principle of secularism in education" in state schools.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway's wealth fund to revise ethical rules after US pressure
Norway is expected to overhaul ethical rules for its $2.3 trillion wealth fund following a state-appointed commission review due Thursday, a year after pausing divestments following US objections to the fund's exit from Caterpillar over the use of its bulldozers in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sally Rooney stops UK supply of novels over Palestine Action support
Irish author Sally Rooney has agreed with her publisher Faber not to supply her books to UK booksellers because her support for Palestine Action, a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK, could constitute a serious criminal offence. Ebook editions have been removed from UK sale, though existing physical stock in bookshops may remain.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

Africa's push for UN Security Council permanent seats faces structural limits
President Mahama has declared that UN Security Council reform is essential to the UN's legitimacy, and Africa won General Assembly backing for equal-area maps showing the continent at true size. However, an intelligence analyst argues that without changes in Africa's underlying power, permanent seats would face the same pressures as current elected members and risk becoming symbolic rather than substantive instruments of influence.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 8 October

UK downsizes East Jerusalem consulate after Israel closes it
Israel shut down the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday in retaliation for UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UK says most of its 20 diplomats and the consul general are leaving, but a task force of seven will remain with limited operations to continue working with Palestinians.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

Israelis and Palestinians mark three years since October 7 war
On Wednesday, Israelis gathered near the Gaza border to mourn victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks that killed 1,200 people and triggered Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which has killed more than 74,000 people; Palestinians in Gaza meanwhile recalled life before the war that displaced nearly the entire population.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

UN General Assembly gains prominence amid Security Council paralysis
As the 81st UN General Assembly session begins, the Security Council's veto system and failure to address major crises have constrained the organisation, but the General Assembly—comprising 193 member states with equal votes—is rising in prominence as small and middle powers gain ground in global politics.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 27 September

Ireland players skip handshake, anthem formalities at Israel match
Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with Israel counterparts and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem before a 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory. Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the squad's actions were meant to raise awareness about the Israel-Gaza war, responding to calls from activists to withdraw from the fixture.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Israel player sent off for gun-mimicking goal celebration
Sayed Abu Farhi, a 20-year-old Colorado Rapids player, was sent off with a second yellow card after celebrating his equaliser in a Nations League match against Austria by using a corner flag to mimic shooting a gun. The incident occurred during a week of international controversy over Israel's actions in Gaza.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran removal
Rapper Macklemore announced a "Free Palestine" tour launching in Dublin next month, with proceeds going to organisations supporting Palestinians, days after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian comments made onstage. Macklemore said the removal showed how billionaires can decide which voices are allowed on stage, and that he has been contacting artists willing to use their platforms in solidarity with Palestinians.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama warns global unilateralism, condemns Gaza persecution at UN
At the 81st UN General Assembly, President Mahama warned of a drift toward unilateralism in global affairs and called for the UN Charter to reign supreme, criticizing veto power as a license for impunity. He condemned what he described as persecution of Palestinians in Gaza, citing over 20,000 children killed, and reaffirmed Ghana's support for a viable Two-State solution.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama calls for UN reform and global human dignity at assembly
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama delivered a speech calling for systemic international reform, global justice, and renewed commitment to human dignity. He reflected on Ghana's cultural heritage and the concept of belonging, cautioning against its weaponisation into nativism and xenophobia while emphasising the shared humanity of all global citizens.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UN Charter must take precedence over unilateralism, Mahama says
President John Dramani Mahama told the UN General Assembly that the world is drifting towards unilateralism and lawlessness, and called for renewed respect for international law with the UN Charter reigning supreme over the doctrine that "might makes right." He also urged an end to diplomatic euphemisms surrounding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for respect for international humanitarian law.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for action on Gaza, backs Palestinian statehood
President John Dramani Mahama addressed the UN General Assembly to condemn the humanitarian consequences of the Gaza conflict and reaffirm Ghana's support for Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution. He called for stronger international action, criticised collective punishment and mass displacement, while also condemning acts of terrorism by Hamas.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian president commends Mahama's reparative justice effort
Brazilian President Lula da Silva commended Ghana's President Mahama for leading a UN General Assembly resolution, adopted in March with 123 votes in favor, that declared the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution was spearheaded by Mahama alongside the African Union and CARICOM, and faced 3 votes against and 52 abstentions.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Netherlands returns to Eurovision after 2026 broadcaster boycott
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO will resume participation in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after Avrotros withdrew citing divisions over Israel's involvement and the Gaza war. The EBU has since announced changes including excluding countries in armed conflict from hosting, though Avrotros said these measures do not provide sufficient confidence in independence and neutrality.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump Board announces $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan
US President Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan during the UN General Assembly, to be spread across 66 programmes over six months covering housing, diesel generation, and waste removal. The board estimates full recovery will require about $71.4bn over the next decade, though it acknowledged that $18bn has been pledged but only $280m handed over so far.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

Ed Sheeran apologizes for "mistakes" amid Macklemore tour removal
Ed Sheeran opened his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, apologizing to fans for making "mistakes" and addressing the controversy. He described the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks as "horrific" and called the situation in Gaza "unjustifiable," saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by his promoters, not him.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Building collapse in Gaza kills 21, including eight children
At least 21 people, including eight children, have been killed and dozens are missing after a war-damaged six-storey building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. Witnesses said the building had tilted dangerously after an Israeli strike over a year ago, and displaced families were living inside because of limited shelter options.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped
All remaining support acts, including Finneas and Lukas Graham, have quit Ed Sheeran's US tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Sheeran said the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, not himself, and he called for understanding of his position.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US imposes visa curbs on some South African foreign nationals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is implementing a visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals from South Africa responsible for or complicit in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or incitement of violence against minority ethnic or racial groups. The Trump administration has criticised South Africa over racial inequality policies, land reform, and its genocide case against Israel.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Israeli minister calls for revoking filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza doc
Israel's culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli co-directors of a documentary accusing the Israeli army of mass civilian killings in Gaza to be stripped of their citizenship over "treason against the state." The film, named Naza after a Hebrew military acronym for collateral damage, features interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence officers discussing the AI-powered targeting systems used in the Gaza war.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Free Palestine remarks
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US Loop tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage, including saying "Free Palestine" at two concerts. Jewish groups criticised the performances, and Macklemore confirmed the separation while standing by his comments.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Israel demands Britain close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days
Israel has given Britain a 30-day deadline to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to sanctions on settlement goods announced by Britain, France, and Canada. Israel has also barred 12 British politicians from entry, ordered British officials and diplomats to leave the West Bank and Gaza coordination centre, and prohibited Britain from training Palestinian security forces.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Six months after US-Israel campaign, Iran faces economic siege
Six months since the US and Israel launched coordinated military operations against Iran on February 28, the immediate threat has shifted from military strikes to sustained economic pressure. Iran's survival of the initial campaign is now complicated by an economic siege with no apparent resolution, moving beyond the military phase that followed the October 7, 2023 aftermath and the June 2025 twelve-day war.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 3 September

Palestinian teens killed in West Bank settler attack
Two Palestinian teenagers, Omar al-Nassan (19) and Khalil Abu Alia (16), were killed during an attack on their village in al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, according to local officials. The village council says they died trying to stop Israeli settlers from stealing sheep; the Israeli military said its forces entered the village to provide security and fired on Palestinians throwing stones.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →