The Morning Call

A South China Morning Post exclusive reports that the New Development Bank, the Brics bank headquartered in China and often called the Brics bank, is set to take on a leading role in a global alliance against hunger this year, according to Brazil. The report suggests Brazil has indicated the bank will head the hunger alliance effort within the Brics grouping. Beyond the single headline, there is little detail in the available posts about how the arrangement would work or what the bank's exact responsibilities would be, and broader public reaction is not visible.

Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.

The South China Morning Post reports on the hidden risks of combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western prescription drugs. The piece highlights concerns that herbal remedies can interact with pharmaceuticals, altering their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects, particularly when patients do not tell their doctors about everything they are taking. It calls for greater awareness among patients and practitioners about these potential interactions.

The United Nations has scheduled a high-level plenary meeting on the total elimination of nuclear weapons for 29 September 2026, running morning and afternoon sessions at UN headquarters. The gathering is part of the annual observance of International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, where member states, senior officials and civil society representatives are expected to address disarmament commitments and call for progress on nuclear risk reduction.

The Kansas Farmers Union Board of Directors has issued a statement calling for immigration policy to be re-humanized. The farm organization argues that current enforcement-focused approaches harm immigrant workers who are essential to agriculture, and urges policymakers to adopt more humane treatment of migrant labor. The statement was published by agricultural news outlet Morning Ag Clips.

CNBC's Morning Squawk roundup leads with talk of an inside man at the Federal Reserve, alongside OpenAI's debut of a product called Dots and what it describes as an emerging IPO trend. The briefing bundles the day's top stories for markets watchers, touching on the Fed, artificial intelligence and new public listings.

A California runner described an oddly warm morning on a favorite coastal trail, saying the day's draw was not the weather, the views or the water. They wrote about immersing themselves in a quiet, tucked-away clearing away from the ocean scenery, calling it both the low point and the lonely point of the route.

CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter rounds out the morning's top business stories, leading with claims about a Chinese 'inside man' at the Federal Reserve, alongside news that OpenAI has debuted a product called Dots and a developing trend in IPO activity. The roundup gathers the key market and tech headlines investors are watching as the trading day begins.

The free radio station Radio Regentrude has published its on-air schedule for 30 September. The day runs from a moderated morning show at 08:00 through slots of heavy metal at 11:00, blues at 12:00 and 19:00, house at 14:00, a segment called Wunder at 16:00, rock blocks in the late afternoon and evening, a mix hour at 20:00 and a Toddy show at 22:00.

Artists including Ed Sheeran and Massive Attack are facing backlash in Southeast Asia over rows connected to Gaza, according to the South China Morning Post. The report points to growing regional anger toward Western musicians over their positions or actions related to the conflict, triggering calls for boycotts and criticism of planned or past performances in the region.