(2026-09-24). Xi Tells Trump To Handle Taiwan Issue 'Carefully' During Oval Office Meeting. news.antiwar.com During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump in Washington on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed China's position on Taiwan and told the US president to approach the issue "carefully," The South China Morning Post reported, citing the Chinese broadcaster CCTV. The report said that Xi, who is in Washington as part of an …
(2026-09-24). US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi. geo.tv US President Donald Trump shows the way to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. — ReutersUS, China agree to extend 11-month trade truce.Xi says China and US should be partners.Thursday talks may…
2026-09-24: Kj Noh: Greenland, Korea, Yemen — Small Places, Big Imperial Battles
KJ Noh analyzes how US imperialism is reshaping the world, using Greenland, South Korea, and Yemen as critical case studies.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Sanchez Condemns Gaza Genocide Calls For End to Un Security Council Veto
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned Israel's genocide in Gaza at the UN while demanding Security Council reform and abolition of veto powers.
timesdaily.com (2026-09-23). Priests, nuns demand end to 'genocide' in Gaza
Some 150 Catholic priests and friars, a bishop and nuns from around the world marched to the Vatican and prayed Tuesday in front of St. Peter's Basilica to call for an end to what they called the "genocide" in Gaza.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-23). The Urgency of Recognizing the Ansarallah Government in Yemen
Ansarallah is now a well-established government, contradicting the Western assertion that they are an Iranian proxy.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-23). Israeli army orders bulldozing of vegetation and trees across 339 dunums in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation army issued three orders on Tuesday to clear vegetation and uproot trees across 339 dunums of Palestinian land in the Jenin and Ramallah governorates under security pretexts, the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission reported.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). US, Israel must accept a region free of their evil, criminal presence: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States and the Israeli regime must sooner or later accept a region free of their "evil and criminal presence."
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Naza Israel's War on Witnesses and Media Complicity
This was not just about "Israel's press ban." It was the world's most documented military dictating the terms under which the war could be covered by the media.
reuters.com (2026-09-22). Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholarTrump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions: Can diplomacy outpace military friction?Tensions are again flaring up between Afghanistan and Pakistan over militant activity.
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes at border areas as part of operations against militants it says operate from Afghan soil. Afghanistan says such strikes violate its sovereignty and have claimed civilian lives.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Ansarullah: Yemeni armed forces fighting 'decisive battle' against Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Ansarullah resistance movement says the country's armed forces are involved in a "decisive battle" against Saudi Arabia, and any escalation by Riyadh will definitely lead to the expansion and diversification of Yemeni retaliatory strikes.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). China condemns US extortion of Iranian airlines, rejects Washington's 'illegal' sanctions threats
Bessent threatened global aviation hubs and foreign firms with exclusion from the US dollar system if they provide fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers.
Beijing, a primary economic and diplomatic partner of Tehran, swiftly condemned the maneuver.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-22). No Safe Shelter in Gaza: 200,000 Tents Needed before Winter
Gaza needs 200,000 tents and 300,000 tarpaulins before winter, authorities warned, as damaged shelters leave displaced families exposed to danger.
al-monitor.com (2026-09-22). What to expect as UN General Assembly convenes amid Iran war Trump, whose administration has cut tranches of funding from UN organizations, will address the General Assembly on Tuesday, as will leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Egypt. Other key speeches to watch include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara on Wednesday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will meet with Trump in Washington on Thursday, will skip the UN gathering.
theguardian.com (2026-09-23). Trump's threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for himThe world may have become inured to Trump's dire threats to send Iran "to the stone age" or end its civilization – so often have they been issued, only to sometimes be followed by a ceasefire or negotiations. But hearing them voiced in a forum created in the aftermath of the second world war, with the explicit aim of preventing future conflicts, was disconcerting.
newrepublic.com (2026-09-23). Trumps Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsTrump's confrontational, campaign-style speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was met with silence and rejection, and both the Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out while he attacked them.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Israeli Prison Raid Leaves Gaza Doctor Shot Another Detainee With Broken Ribs
Palestinian detainees from Gaza suffered rubber-bullet wounds and broken ribs during a violent Israeli raid inside the Negev prison recently.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Iran Says 30 Million Ready for Defense, Sets New Terms for Reopening Hormuz
Iran announced mass civilian defense mobilization, imposed new conditions for reopening Hormuz and rejected claims of nuclear noncompliance amid regional tensions.
(2026-09-24). Xi starts high-stakes US visit with call to be 'partners, not rivals'. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for a state visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, opening a high-stakes round of diplomacy between the leaders of the world's two largest economies as the Chinese leader said their two countries should be "partners, not rivals" because the interests of their two peoples "are deeply intertwined." | Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump t.co/A8ZhoSuOIo pic.twitter.com/hijqUp1zAF | — China Xinhua News (@XHNew…
(2026-09-24). Full Details: How Houthis snatched Mokha from MBS with help from Mojtaba's most elite forces | Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rapidly expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing the strategic port city of Mokha and nearby territory as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies. An investigation reports that the offensive has raised questions over the extent of Iranian support, while the Houthis' gains near the Bab el-Mandeb are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia, regional security and vital global shipping routes.
(2026-09-24). 'We All Die Anyway': Tucker Carlson Recounts Conversation With President Trump Days Before Iran War Started. news.antiwar.com Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said in an interview with NPR, published on Thursday, that in the days before the US and Israel launched the war with Iran, President Trump dismissed Carlson's concerns about the conflict by saying, "We all die anyway." Carlson said that he told Trump that the war was not about …
(2026-09-24). Trump's Unconscionable United Nations Rant. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria, Consortium News. Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation from the seat of diplomacy on the East River Tuesday. And then dismissed the real threats of AI as a hoax in a speech that exhibited questionable mental balance. Donald Trump just delivered probably the most bombastic, ignorant, aggressive and outrageous speech to the rest of …
(2026-09-24). Iran Launches Surprise Attacks On US Bases As Trump Covers Up Soldier Casualties. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh MintPress News Iran's IRGC has been striking various US targets and an average of two to three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on a daily basis, as gas prices hit working class Americans where it hurts. On this episode of The Target stream, Mint Press News' Robert Inlakesh explains how these blows …
(2026-09-24). PSX slips 474 points as profit-taking follows rally. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange turned lower by midday on Thursday as profit-taking set in after four straight sessions of gains, pulling the benchmark KSE-100 Index down 473.78 points, or 0.28%, to 171,758.73. | The index had closed Wednesday at 172,232.51 after an 830-point rally driven by constructive US-Iran talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the arrival of an IMF staff mission for programme reviews, and buying in refinery stocks. | On Thursday, the market opened firmer and touched an intra-day high of 172,491.16 before sellers took control. The session low stood at 171,628.14. By midday, volum…
(2026-09-24). Vice President JD Vance Announces 750,000 People Removed From ACA Coverage. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | The Republican Party faces significant headwinds ahead of the upcoming midterms. So many decisions by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress over the last year and a half have made life more expensive for the average American. In a strange move that doesn't seem to address that issue at all, Vice President JD Vance announced that over 700,000 have lost their insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to alleged fraud. |
(2026-09-24). Israel Continues to Pound Southern Lebanon, But Reportedly Reduces Deployment of Ground Troops. news.antiwar.com Thursday's reports appear like most other days with respect to Israeli operations in southern Lebanon. Artillery strikes were persistent across the region, and Israeli drones were attacking populated areas, including the area near a restaurant in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. But at the same time, Israeli Army Radio was reporting something that was more of a surprise, …
(2026-09-24). Is "NAZA" Zionism's worst Nightmare or normalization Propaganda? juancole.com (
(2026-09-24). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-24). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-24). Desperate Republicans are jumping Trump's war ship of doom. responsiblestatecraft.org "The war with Iran needs to end and end quickly."These were the unexpected
(2026-09-24). Silvio Rodriguez Shapes 6 Decades of Cuban Revolutionary Songs. wibailoutpeople.org 
Rodríguez's gift followed his social media comments expressing readiness to defend…
(2026-09-24). My Love Letter To Assata Shakur, 1 Year Into Her Ancestry. newsone.com 
Delphine Fawandu | Dear Ms. Assata Shakur, | A year ago today, We mourned the loss of you when they locked you away in prison, trying to silence you. We held our breath as you crossed borders, choosing the precarious beauty of exile in Cuba over the theft of your freedom, and quite…
(2026-09-24). Israeli Attacks Kill Five Palestinians Across Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces launched attacks across Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least five Palestinians, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Medical sources told Reuters that an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle west of Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians, identified as Osama Abu Khater and …
(2026-09-24). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-24). Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future? aljazeera.com Gaza's $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas's disarmament remain unclear.
(2026-09-24). Gaza watches Israel's elections with fear and antipathy. aljazeera.com Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month's vote will make their lives any better.
(2026-09-24). Israeli Strike on Car in Gaza City Kills at Least One Palestinian. news.antiwar.com An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least one Palestinian, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that the car was hit south of Gaza City and the victim's body was transferred by relatives to another vehicle, which …
(2026-09-24). Rodríguez and Trump: The Complex and Inevitable Path of Diplomacy. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 23, 2026 | The recent meeting between the president of the US empire, Donald Trump, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela took place during a gala on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The event marks a milestone in the geopolitical reconfiguration of the Western Hemisphere. After years of sanctions, diplomatic rupture, and maximum-pressure confrontation, this rapprochement signals a shift from open hostility toward a new phase in relations between the two countries. | The context and the images that arose from it overturn long-standing polit…
(2026-09-24). Delcy Rodríguez Addresses UN After Meeting Donald Trump in New York. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has officially addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, a day after meeting US President Donald Trump in New York. Her speech had originally been scheduled for Thursday, but was moved to Wednesday afternoon. The appearance was the first in-person address to the assembly by a …
(2026-09-24). To the victor belong Venezuela's spoils: Delcy Rodriguez's UNGA about-face. aljazeera.com Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela's interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
(2026-09-24). The Oil Shock Iran Could Trigger In The Next War. scheerpost.com Mohammad Amin Ahmadi Informed Comment What was Iran trying to achieve by closing the Strait of Hormuz? The obvious answer is to put pressure on the United States. But there was a larger calculation behind it: if Iran could turn the war from a conflict fought mainly on Iranian territory into a wider crisis affecting …
(2026-09-24). Bessent Says He's Not Sure How Iranian Officials Will Get Home From UN Due to US Airline Sanctions. news.antiwar.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that he isn't sure how the Iranian delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York City will get home due to US sanctions targeting Iran's airlines and threats to sanction countries conducting flights to and from Iran. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Bessent claimed …
(2026-09-24). Zionists Meltdown Over Macklemore Free Speech With Bob Scheer, Moe Tkacik Kate Levin. scheerpost.com Katie Halper Show Moe Tkacik is the investigations editor of the American Prospect. Earlier in her career she worked for the Wall Street Journal, co-founded the feminist site Jezebel and waited on Steve Miller and Steve Mnuchin's wife at various fine dining establishments. She lives in DC with her husband and 2 sons. Robert Scheer …
(2026-09-24). Russia, Ukraine renew accusations over overnight airstrikes, killing 8. tribune.com.pk 
Russia and Ukraine on Thursday renewed their accusations concerning overnight airstrikes, with Kyiv saying that eight people were killed in the country's capital and northeastern Kharkiv region. | Overnight, the Kyiv City Military Administration issued a missile alert in the Ukrainian capital, after which it reported that two warehouses were damaged in the city's Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts, while also reporting damage in other locations. | Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) said on Telegram today that two people were killed and at least eight others were injured in the attack. | "All neces…
(2026-09-24). Farhan sets sights on Asian Games cricket gold. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Asian Games-bound men's cricket team captain Sahibzada Farhan on Thursday said that he is confident his charges can win gold at the continental event. | However he stressed that the side would not allow a potential clash with India to overshadow its wider campaign in Japan. | Farhan said Pakistan have a balanced squad featuring several promising young players and would approach every match with equal importance. | "We will try our best to claim gold for Pakistan," Farhan told reporters at the National Stadium. | Farhan was happy with the way his charges have undergone training for the past four days.
(2026-09-24). Major farm produce logistics hub opens in Chongqing, marking launch of ASEAN cold-chain rail link. ecns.cn The Hongxing Youyang Wuling Mountain Agricultural Wholesale Center officially opened on Wednesday. The 10-billion-yuan (about $1.48 billion) farm produce distribution hub serves 30 million people across Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou.
(2026-09-24). Environmental activists show their true color is red, not green. wattsupwiththat.com If NOAA decides once again to reject Save LBI's petition, the New Jersey conservationists will most certainly file suit to reverse that decision. They may have also have an ace in the hole in the form of President Donald Trump. In the press release announcing its intention to sue the Commerce Department, Stern says his group is "perplexed" by the department's position because the petition to ban offshore wind is in line with Trump's own stated objectives.
(2026-09-24). Mastering Chinese culture is key to faithfully translating its masterpieces: Italian sinologist. ecns.cn Italian sinologist Patrizia Liberati said in an interview that the soul of a nation is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. To truly understand each other, people must first cast aside prejudices and stereotypes, engaging in sincere dialogue on an equal footing.
(2026-09-24). Shi Shengji, Yang Liujing win half marathon race walk golds for China at Asian Games. ecns.cn China swept the men's and women's half marathon race walk gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). A Pyrrhic Crusade: The "War on Terror" Through White Nationalist Eyes. muslimskeptic.com This September 11 (2026) marked the 25-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and, as usual, the time of year has become more than just an occasion for remembrance and commemoration. It has also become an annual battleground of competing narratives. Sadly, however, not much of it is about Israel's involvement in the attacks. Instead, we …
(2026-09-24). US launches online portal to report suspected visa fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department launched an online portal for the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse, saying it would help authorities identify and act on fraudulent visa applications and travel schemes, according to a statement issued by the US Department of State that emerged on Thursday. | The statement said that the new tool would provide a "convenient and reliable way" for people to submit information for prompt review and action. | "Many of the tens of thousands of visa fraudsters the Department has identified and held accountable during President Trump's second term were discovered thanks to tips…
(2026-09-24). Madison: Support ABC Union Members! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Workers at ABC for Health organized and unionized for better pay. These workers help people with health coverage and medical debt. Management's response was to eliminate the department, layoff all of the workers, and end this vital service for the community. This is what the worst union busters do. Sign the petition today!
(2026-09-24). A climate "movement" homonym: (or, how the Big Apple's annual environmental gathering surfaces an imperative inquiry, climate week or climate weak?). mronline.org 
Some years ago, when I attended my first NYC Climate Week, I remember leaving one of the many panels I attended that day extremely frustrated and consumed by a feeling of despondency…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-24). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-24). Rape of a student at Lima's Naval Lyceum: The brutality of Peru's military apparatus. wsws.org The rape of a 16-year-old student by classmates at the Almirante Guise Naval Lyceum, a school run by the Peruvian Navy, is no isolated incident, but an expression of the brutality of the capitalist state's military apparatus.
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hosts Trump, Trump threatens "annihilation" of 90 million Iranians: The DSA as an appendage of American imperialism. wsws.org Mamdani's silence on Iran is a political position expresses the DSA's acceptance of, and support for, the global aims of American imperialism.
(2026-09-24). Green council bans airline adverts — then flies leader to New York. wattsupwiththat.com Hypocrite of the Day Award goes to ……………………
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Last Front – Palestinian Culture" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5Lr……
(2026-09-24). Discipline in Asia, Bewilderment in the West. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Ali Alsaàß First, a news item. On September 14, US Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink announced that his country had weapons in orbit. As the space surrounding Earth fills with defunct satellites and rocket debris, outer space—part of humanity's shared future—is increasingly becoming an arena of armed competition. Another dumping ground …
(2026-09-24). President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country's extraordinary diversity while strengthening the values of unity, ubuntu and human dignity that bind the nation together. ⚪ "Today, across our country, as South Africans, we are celebrating who we are. We are celebrating the languages we speak, the songs we sing, the food we prepare, the clothes we wear, the stories we tell and the customs we observe," President Ramaphosa said. ⚪ The President delivered the keynote address during the National Heritage Day celebrat…
(2026-09-24). Pressures building up in yen carry trade. wsws.org Moves to arrest the slide of the yen can cause another problem by undermining the so-called yen carry trade, which plays a major role in US financial markets.
(2026-09-24). Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest. aljazeera.com Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
(2026-09-24). What are 'space weapons', which U.S. says it has deployed into orbit? mronline.org 
The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.
(2026-09-24). Philly's first autumn weekend is packed with festivals, haunted house openings and Willie Nelson in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The autumnal equinox is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of weekend events. The co-headlining tour of Willie Nelson and Family alongside Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts stops at the Mann. The same night, the Philadelphia Orchestra launches its season-opening gala at the Kimmel Center, previewing a weekend of Brahms and Bernstein. Celebrating what would have been John Coltrane's 100th birthday runs through October with a signature performance by saxophonist Isaiah Collier on Friday night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | On Saturday, the music continues at the Haverford Township Music Festival, and Gorilla…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-24). Under Capitalism It's Legal For Employers To Steal From Employees. thealtworld.com Doordash has reached a historic $131.5 million settlement to repay workers in New York City for wages the food delivery app stole from them over the last four years, which sounds like a big win for the little guy if you don't think about it too hard. | The Hill "Under the settlement with the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and city officials announced on Tuesday, DoorDash will pay $115 million to 260,000-plus workers it either did not pay at all or pa…
(2026-09-24). The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way. portside.org The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way |
(2026-09-24). DoorDash To Pay $131.5M To Settle Wage Theft Affecting 260,000. portside.org DoorDash To Pay $131.5M To Settle Wage Theft Affecting 260,000 |
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Santa Cruz: Hands Across the Sand. indybay.org Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-24). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-24). Labour's Net Zero Scheme to Ship Hot Water to Homes by Barge. wattsupwiththat.com Labour has launched a Net Zero scheme to transport hot water on barges on the River Thames to heat London homes instead of each home having a gas boiler. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-09-24). Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan's UN visa over truce plan. aljazeera.com Media reports say US withheld army chief's visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan's civil war.
(2026-09-24). Oops: Byron Donalds Caught Erasing Daddy Trump From His Website. newsone.com 
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty | It The page's main headline once read "TRUMP-ENDORSED Proven Conservative Fighter," along with a yellow banner icon that read "ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP!" The button on the homepage beckoning supporters to "Chip In to Support Trump-Endorsed Byron D…
(2026-09-24). Thiruchendur Murugan: The Divine Story of Lord Murugan Residing by the Sea. indybay.org Thiruchendur Murugan is a revered form of Lord Murugan worshipped at the sacred Thiruchendur temple on the Tamil Nadu coast. Known for its rich legends and devotional traditions, the temple holds a special place among Murugan temples.
(2026-09-24). At the UN Trump threatens to use "unmatched military power" in Latin America. mronline.org 
"The United States will no longer allow threats against the Americas to gain ground anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And, if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States," Trump said.
(2026-09-24). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-24). Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan step out of the airplane cabin upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in the United States on Sept. 23, 2026.
(2026-09-24). Yemen's Ansar Allah Announces Another Wave of Attacks on Saudi Arabia Targeting Riyadh and Yanbu. news.antiwar.com Ansar Allah announced on Thursday that its forces launched another wave of missile and drone attacks targeting the Saudi capital of Riyadh and oil infrastructure in Yanbu on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast as the war continues to escalate. Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that Yemeni forces carried out "successful …
(2026-09-24). Is Russia Running Out of Soldiers? Putin Turns to 47 Countries for Ukraine War. thinktank.pk Russia's war in Ukraine has increasingly become a manpower contest as much as a battlefield struggle. The latest warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations — that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries in the war — raises a larger question: why does a country with one of the world's largest …
(2026-09-24). As the Pentagon Expands Across the Pacific, Guam Offers a Warning. theintercept.com 
The U.S. militarization of Guam has left its residents living with a legacy of pollution, environmental degradation, and cultural loss. Other Pacific islands may be next.
(2026-09-24). China's Deng Zhiwei wins men's single sculls gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Deng Zhiwei won the gold medal in the men's single sculls rowing event on Thursday at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-24). 'PSP rules cannot be overridden': Talal warns new K-P police law may weaken command structure. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday warned that a new Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police law could politicise the provincial force by weakening its professional command structure, saying provincial legislation could not override federal Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) rules. | The K-P Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026. The new legislation empowered the provincial government to return the services of federal police officers, including the Inspector General, in cases of unsatisfactory performance. It also established a clear separation between police policy and operational…
(2026-09-24). Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane's 100th Birthday. newsone.com 
Source: United Archives / Getty | This week marks John Coltrane's 100th birthday, and Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the musical legend's life and legacy. |
(2026-09-24). 'Source of anxiety': Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan. aljazeera.com The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
(2026-09-24). UN funding cuts hit refugees at Cox's Bazar settlement. aljazeera.com Refugees living in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh are feeling the brunt of severe UN funding cuts.
(2026-09-24). AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says. aljazeera.com AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
(2026-09-24). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-24). FBI Warns ICE Agents They're Being Catfished By Fake 'Trad Wives' On Dating Sites. newsone.com 
Source: Surasak Suwanmake / Getty | Apparently, since at least the start of this year, a group of women has been catfishing immigration agents with profiles that present them as " To protect these federal agents who scroll through online dating sites, looking fo…
(2026-09-24). Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results. aljazeera.com Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
(2026-09-24). World Food Prize Foundation President emeritus remembers Yuan Longping: Shared goal of ending hunger should guide China-U.S. agricultural cooperation. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network, Kenneth Quinn, President emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation, fondly recalled encounters with Yuan Longping, the "Father of Hybrid Rice."
(2026-09-24). Germany de-industrialised itself for Ukraine, and Trump's oil donors profited. strategic-culture.su I heard a statistic the other day that the output of Germany's energy-intensive industries – things like cement, glass, steel – have collapsed 20% in the last six years. I don't know why I found it too shocking to be true given the state of elite governance in the west, but I did. Some research confirmed that it is of course true.
(2026-09-24). China wins women's team badminton gold at Asian Games after 12 years. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 in the women's team badminton final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, reclaiming the title after a 12-year absence.
(2026-09-24). Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel's election. aljazeera.com As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
(2026-09-24). Trump and Xi summit will focus on 'stalibising' ties, experts say. aljazeera.com Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.
(2026-09-24). Unifor keeps Stellantis workers on the job, as contract expires and automaker permanently shutters Brampton assembly. wsws.org In the face of repeated company provocations—including the permanent closure and selling-off of the Brampton assembly plant— the union refuses to even set a strike deadline.
(2026-09-24). Ancient houses nestle among rice fields. ecns.cn As a designated Chinese traditional village, Xinxi features houses built in harmony with the mountainous terrain and waterways, creating a picturesque autumn scene of an ancient village embraced by golden rice paddies.
(2026-09-24). Chinese veteran actor You Benchang dies at 93. ecns.cn Chinese veteran actor You Benchang died of an illness at 93 in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-24). Ford announces new investments at Kentucky Truck Plant, amid White House pressure to decouple from Chinese supply chains. wsws.org Ford called its $1 billion investment in a new paint shop a triumph of "American manufacturing." But the investment is one node in a global restructuring whose costs are being imposed on the working class.
(2026-09-24). LHC declines immediate suspension of detention orders against Noreen, Uzma. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declined an immediate request to suspend the detention notifications issued against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sisters, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, and sought replies from the relevant authorities on their petitions challenging the detentions. | Uzma and Noreen had been taken into custody a few days earlier for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960 (MPO), a day after their sister Aleema Khan was detained. The detentions of Imran's sisters and other PTI leaders came ahead of the party's planned countrywide protest…
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). Senate Narrowly Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate narrowly defeated a War Powers Resolution on Thursday that would have directed President Trump to end the war with Iran, though the vote doesn't negate the Iran War Powers Resolution that was passed by both the Senate and the House several months ago. The resolution failed Thursday in a 49-50 vote, with four …
(2026-09-24). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-24). Trump admin says there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier. geo.tv The US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is docked at Laem Chabang Port for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 3, 2026. — ReutersNavy secretary's letter to democrats shares details.Letter…
(2026-09-24). Defend all jobs at GSK's Dresden vaccine plant in Germany! wsws.org GlaxoSmithKline plans to close its vaccine plant in Dresden, destroying 641 jobs. The IGBCE union and works council are channelling opposition into a "plan for the future" that will sacrifice jobs to boost profits.
(2026-09-24). North West seeks partnerships to drive development. sanews.gov.za North West seeks partnerships to drive development | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that bring together science, innovation and development to address socio-economic challenges facing communities across the province. ⚪ Mokgosi made the commitment during a meeting with the Council for Geoscience Chairperson Kelepile Molete, Chief Executive Officer Mosa Mabuza and senior management to explore areas of collaboration. ⚪ Wednesday's engagement formed part of the provincial government's ongoing efforts to strengthen p…
(2026-09-24). Russia holds first war-time parliamentary elections. wsws.org The elections expressed, in a highly distorted way, the immense anxiety and concern within the working class and broader population about what is correctly perceived as an escalating attack by the imperialist powers.
(2026-09-24). Trump's ban on three news outlets faces legal challenge in US court. geo.tv An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 21, 2026….
(2026-09-24). Four thousand pages of plans, none for peace: NATO's insane provocations toward war. strategic-culture.su What does Europe gain from a war it can't win? Nothing. 1914 is calling. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Everything is ready to expl…
(2026-09-24). Stop Pretending This Is A Democracy. scheerpost.com Jim Mamer ScheerPost You can have democracy or you can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but you cannot have both. Ralph Nader Quoting Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis June 25, 2000 Democracy, We Hardly Knew Ye In 1946, in Politics and the English Language, George Orwell announced that the English …
(2026-09-24). 'Extreme concern' as OpenAI's 'rogue agent' breached Australian govt health database. tribune.com.pk 
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by US tech giant OpenAI breached an Australian government health statistics system during an internal evaluation, accessing both public and non-public files and writing files into the system, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. | According to CNN, the incident is believed to be the first publicly disclosed case of an AI agent breaching an Australian government network and comes amid growing concern over the ability of increasingly autonomous AI systems to circumvent safeguards and undertake actions beyond those intended by their human operators.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-24). Trump TV launched after major U.S. networks suspend presidential coverage. mronline.org 
The White House began broadcasting on its new media platform, Trump TV, this week, streaming government content, announcements and archived speeches on a continuous basis, days after the country's major television networks suspended coverage of presidential events.
(2026-09-24). Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Ahead of the Much of Shapiro's argument for reelection touts his first-term policy record and accomplishments, such as implementing the Working Pennsylvanians…
(2026-09-24). It's Time to Boycott Starbucks. otherwords.org Walking into a Starbucks means being greeted with the sounds of lively lobby conversation, milk being steamed, and baristas chatting with customers. As a customer you might love coming to Starbucks to customize your drink, enjoy the ambiance, or see your favorite barista. | I thrive in this environment and I love connecting with my customers as a barista. I love my job, but Starbucks has shown us it has forgotten about baristas like me. | That's why I'm joining my coworkers in calling on everyone who supports working people over corporations to
(2026-09-24). Trump Relents And Grants White House Media Access Again. newsone.com 
Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Getty | UPDATE — Thursday, Sept. 24, 202, 1: 00 p.m. EST: | The
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-24). In OtherWords: September 24, 2026. otherwords.org $7 diesel? $9 lattes? It's expensive out there! And there are many causes, including wars, tariffs, corporate monopolies, deregulation, and so on. | This week in OtherWords, Paul Gordon shines a light on a less commonly reported but no less important contributor: Another reason Americans are struggling? A badly shredde…
(2026-09-24). More Indian young people love reading Chinese classics: Indian sinologist. ecns.cn Indian sinologist Vikash Kumar Singh says Indians used to learn about Chinese culture mainly through kung fu films and cuisine. Today, a growing number of young Indians turn to translated Chinese literary works to gain a deeper understanding of China.
(2026-09-24). 'The Dragon' defined: How three capitals reimagined China. responsiblestatecraft.org Few things better illustrate how charged the American debate over China has become than the reaction to Jennifer Kavanagh's recent
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – SF Bay Chapter. indybay.org Ocean Beach Stairwell 19, Great Hwy Near Beach Chalet, San Francisco…
(2026-09-24). The mental colonialism behind left-wing political vocabulary. strategic-culture.su Every genuine political emancipation begins with the correct use of political terms. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is a particu…
(2026-09-24). 7,000 persimmon trees bear fruit, adding autumn charm to Hangzhou. ecns.cn More than 7,000 persimmon trees are laden with fruit, while visitors enjoy persimmon picking during a themed event.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-09-24). Another week of dangerous nonsense from Donald Trump. strategic-culture.su Will snipers shoot American tourists in Washington? | By Philip Giraldi | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It is hard to imagine how Pr…
(2026-09-24). China's FAST marks 10th anniversary with major astronomical advances. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) marked the 10th anniversary of its completion, having become one of the world's most important astronomical observation facilities.
(2026-09-24). Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab districts to maintain law and order. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Thursday approved the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab to assist police in maintaining law and order and responding to potential security threats, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. | The approval came a day after the Punjab government sought Rangers assistance in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Mianwali until October 5, with the deployment approved by the provincial cabinet's Standing Committee on Law and Order on September 20 following a request from Punjab Police. The deployment was to be carried out under Artic…
(2026-09-24). UPTE CWA UCSF Healthcare Workers Still Facing H&S Dangers & Lack Of Pay Parity From UCSF. indybay.org Dozens of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at SF General Hospital at Building 80/90 where UPTE social worker Alex Rangel was killed by a patient earlier in the year. They spoke out about the serious health and safety issues an the need for pay parity of all social workers.
(2026-09-24). Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four. aljazeera.com Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones.
(2026-09-24). The Espionage Act Monster: How Washington Crushes Those Who Expose Its Crimes. progressivehub.net GLENN GREENWALD, JENIN YOUNES, AND JOHN KIRIAKOU | INTEGRITY MEDIA…
(2026-09-24). Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous War Profiteers. theintercept.com 
The mockumentary "Lords of War" shows how Pentagon money gets funneled into $20-million-plus paydays for weapons company CEOs — and their lavish lifestyles. lockheed martin
(2026-09-24). The Roots' 'Illadelph Halflife' Turns 30, And We All Need To Celebrate For The Culture! newsone.com 
Source: The Roots / facebook | Gather around, Hip-Hop heads, and let's all sing Happy Birthday to Look, if y'all don't know about Black Thought, Questlove, Malik B, and an ensemble of musicians who have consistently dropped banger after banger since 1993, when they blessed the world with their debut album Organix, then answered their own question in '95 with their sophomore LP Do You Want More?!!!?!, it's time for you to jump down the rabbit hole, and long-time f…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-24). Brittney Griner's Estranged Wife Wants Her WNBA Money Considered In Divorce. newsone.com 
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty | Brittney Griner's estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, wants the court to consider the WNBA star's bank account when determining whether she should receive financial support following their divorce. | According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cherelle filed a response to Brittney's divorce petition following the couple's eight-year marriage. Cherelle was particularly vocal during Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in Russia, publicly advocating for the basketball star's release. | In the new paperwork, Cherelle lists June 18, 2018, as the date of their marriage and July 24, 202…
(2026-09-24). Government condemns KZN shooting incident. sanews.gov.za Government condemns KZN shooting incident | Government has strongly condemned a shooting in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, which claimed the lives of 11 people and left three others injured on Tuesday night. ⚪ "We must stand together against violence and criminality within our society. No one should live in fear, and Government remains resolute in its commitment to protecting all South Africans and restoring safety in affected communities," Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ This came as government cal…
(2026-09-24). US judge blocks Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. aljazeera.com Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.
(2026-09-24). This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying. portside.org This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying |
(2026-09-24). "We truly do need class solidarity" : Sikh attorney speaks on stabbing of truck driver Gurvinder Singh. wsws.org Attorney Jasjit Singh discussed the attack, the racist DHS "Mr. Singh" post and the growing dangers confronting immigrant truck drivers.
(2026-09-24). Shahzad smashes Pakistan's fastest first-class century. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Television batsman Muhammad Shahzad on Thursday scored the fastest first-class century, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls on the opening day of the President's Trophy third round against Kingsmen Academy at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad. | Dera Ghazi Khan-born Shahzad surpassed the previous record held by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had scored a 56-ball century against Australia in 2014. | The century is also the world's eighth-fastest in domestic first-class cricket history. | Shahzad went on to score 114 off 62 balls, smashing 12 fours and eight sixes. The innings marked…
(2026-09-24). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-24). MAGA ‚ù§Ô∏è Motherhood (If You're White). juancole.com ( Of course, that program, the Child Care and Development Fund, is already woeful…
(2026-09-24). Discover William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. & our 2026 Golden Harvest Birthday Fandango. indybay.org In 1844, William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. was appointed by Thomas Larkin to serve as the U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican Alta California. His documentation of the Bear Flag Revolt, is the initial military acquisition of California during the US/Mexican War, 1846-1848.
(2026-09-24). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-24). Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | On Thursday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump revealed new developments and discrepancies regarding the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. These revelations come after a grand jury Crump's office sent a statement along with several documents to NewsOne related to Nolan Wells. One of the most notable developments is the revelation that Wells' autopsy revealed he had no fluid or debris within his airways. This is alarmi…
(2026-09-24). Heritage belongs to every South African – Mavuso. sanews.gov.za Heritage belongs to every South African – Mavuso | While heritage is often associated with traditional attire, music, food, dance and ceremonies, it extends far beyond these visible expressions of culture, said Deputy Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Nkosi Langa Mavuso. ⚪ "It lives in our languages and place names, in clan histories and family histories, in sacred sites and graves, in indigenous farming and healing knowledge, in customary law, and in the values through which our communities cared for children and women, settled disputes and supported neighbours in times of ne…
(2026-09-24). Leaked: Britain's Sham Conviction Of Hashim Thaci. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On September 16th, The Hague's Kosovo Specialist Chambers found former Kosovo Liberation Army chief Hashim Thaci ‚Å guilty of cruel treatment, arbitrary detention, torture and the murder ‚Å of 96 people during the 1998/9 Kosovo War. The verdict stunned his supporters and detractors alike, but neither believe he will ultimately be convicted, with good reason. …
(2026-09-24). Hong Kong's overall CPI rises 1.7% in August. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department said Wednesday that the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.7% year on year in August 2026, unchanged from the rate recorded in July.
(2026-09-24). Deaths from ectopic pregnancy have doubled in the United States since 2020. wsws.org A ProPublica analysis finds deaths involving ectopic pregnancy nearly doubled between 2020 and 2025, rising in states with and without abortion bans but fastest where abortion is banned. No public agency is investigating.
(2026-09-24). Is Still Smells of Sulphur: 20 Years Since Chávez's Speech at the UN. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Ron — Sep 21, 2026 On 20 September 2006, Hugo Chávez stepped up to the granite podium of the United Nations General Assembly. A day earlier, from that exact same spot, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, had spoken. Chávez crossed himself, said that the room still smelled of sulphur, …
(2026-09-24). Top Nepal Court Demands Answers After Gov't Arrests Analyst For Sharing Grayzone Exposé. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone Kathmandu's arrest of a prominent political observer who shared critical reporting by The Grayzone is the latest sign that a government which promised reform may be more repressive than the one it forcibly replaced. The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to explain its reasoning for arresting political analyst …
(2026-09-24). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-24). Suspect arrested in connection with Sydenham killings to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested in connection with Sydenham killings to appear in court | A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of nine people in Sydenham in October 2021 is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Friday, 25 September. ⚪ According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was arrested in the Obuka area in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday night. ⚪ On 16 October 2021, six people were shot and killed at a house at Palmiet Road Informal Settlement in Sydenham. A short distance from the scene, three more people were shot and killed in two separate incidents on the same d…
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-24). 'They uprooted it all': Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves. aljazeera.com Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.
(2026-09-24). Europe on the brink of war? The paradox of the rise of the right. strategic-culture.su European leaders may go to war with Russia simply to try to prevent the growth of Eurosceptic dissent. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-09-24). IMF chief expresses satisfaction over Pakistan's economic reform programme. tribune.com.pk 
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's economic reform programme, saying the implementation of the government's reform agenda has helped achieve macroeconomic stability, Arab News reported. | Georgieva said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government had made progress through a strong reform programme, which had contributed to improvements in fiscal discipline, external reserves and investor confidence. | She said Pakistan's efforts included the introduction of a new national tariff policy, increasing domestic revenues and advancing th…
(2026-09-24). OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don't 'have all the answers' on AI policy. aljazeera.com Open AI's CEO has called for international coordination to address potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hails landmark DoorDash deal as 'largest settlement for food delivery workers ever'. mronline.org 
"After years of corporate greed and impunity, we are holding DoorDash to account."
(2026-09-24). In warmongering tirade, Zelensky boasts of arms deals negotiated at UN. wsws.org This year's United Nations General Assembly has been transformed into a war summit by the US and European imperialist powers, who have turned an institution whose charter prohibits aggressive war into an arms convention.
(2026-09-24). Greenland's delegation gets hero's welcome after signing US-Denmark pact. aljazeera.com Greenland's delegation returned home to a hero's welcome after signing a new pact with the US and Denmark.
(2026-09-24). Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections. sanews.gov.za Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for renewed commitment to peace, political tolerance and protection of the democratic process, as the province prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ Premier Ntuli made the call at the Provincial Multi-Party Political Intervention Committee meeting on Tuesday. ⚪ The gathering brought together political parties and key institutions involved in safeguarding a peaceful electoral environment. It also provided a platform to strengthen dialogue, cooperation and political tolerance ahead of th…
(2026-09-24). Cannon fodder no more… South Korea rejects Trump's pressure to join his criminal war on Iran. strategic-culture.su Korean defiance is a rallying call for global repudiation of American imperialism. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This is a pivo…
(2026-09-24). PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected as 25th president of AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has been elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 23rd president. | Naqi secured 32 votes while Chaudhry Latif Akbar of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) got only 13 votes. One PPP lawmaker from Mirpur Qasim Majeed did not attend the Assembly session. | President Khan's political career, which began in Sudhnoti in Poonch division more than three decades ago, has taken him from the Legislative Assembly to the Kashmir Council and several key ministerial portfolios. He is now the PML-N's candidate for president of AJK. | The 62-year-old politician comes…
(2026-09-24). Xi receives rare US airport welcome from Trump, First Lady. tribune.com.pk 
United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a rare personal welcome at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, who kicked off a three-day state visit aimed at easing tensions between the world's two largest economies. | Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, beside their aircraft after the Chinese president arrived at the US military base outside Washington. | The welcome marked the first time in 11 years that a US president had greeted a foreign leader at the military facility. According to C-SPAN, the previous US president to welcome a fo…
(2026-09-24). Vance-Led Task Force Moves to Strip 760,000 People of ACA Coverage. progressivehub.net RUTH MILKA | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2026-09-24). Liberia is squandering the moral authority it claims at the UN. aljazeera.com Its deal to take deportees is the latest in a long history of unequal agreements with the US.
(2026-09-24). Shepherds Increasingly the Target of Israel's Southwest Syria Detentions. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces continue to raid southwestern Syria on a daily basis, raiding towns and setting up checkpoints. This week, the increasing trend is for them to harass shepherds operating in the countryside of Quneitra Governorate. On Tuesday, a shepherd was captured on the outskirts of al-Rafid, a Quneitra village. Israeli troops came, detained him, and …
(2026-09-24). HUD removes Chester Housing Authority from 'troubled' list. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has removed its "troubled" designation from the Chester Housing Authority in Delaware County. | HUD's
(2026-09-24). Why Germany Is Defying Trump Over the International Criminal Court. thinktank.pk Germany has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), exposing a significant difference between Berlin and Washington over the role of international institutions. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would not follow Trump's appeal and described the ICC as an important institution. His comments came after Trump called on ICC member states to leave the …
(2026-09-24). Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages. aljazeera.com Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.
(2026-09-24). Australian state Labor government bans pro-Palestinian teacher. wsws.org A New South Wales educator has been barred from teaching over social media posts condemning Israel and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-09-24). ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn't Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation. newsone.com 
(2026-09-24). Scared USA scrambles, meets Putin's top aide in New York after Russia bombs… | Ukraine,Putin,Trump. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, as Washington seeks diplomatic openings over the Russia-Ukraine war. After the talks, Rubio said both Moscow and Kyiv had expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy-related targets, while the Kremlin maintained there were still no conditions for broader peace talks.
(2026-09-24). 8 US sailors from carrier strike group attempted suicide during operations against Iran: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
Eight US Navy personnel aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the ships' deployment against Iran, according to a letter revealed on Wednesday from the service's acting secretary. | In the letter obtained by CNN, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed the number, which had not been previously reported, and it covers crew members from several ships that travel together, including the carrier, in written responses to questions posed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the morale and mental health of the USS Abraham Lincoln's crew. Cao wrote that no service members had kille…
(2026-09-24). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
Source: Facebook / facebook | UPDATE — Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11: 28 a.m. EST: | We love our
(2026-09-24). Nepal thanks Chinese forensic experts for helping identify flood victims. ecns.cn Nepal has thanked a team of Chinese DNA and forensic experts for helping identify victims of a devastating landslide and flood disaster across the border.
(2026-09-24). 'Partial satisfaction': Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat. aljazeera.com As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
(2026-09-24). Socialist Alliance calls for moratorium on AI mega data centres. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance has joined community calls for a moratorium on the construction of artificial intelligence mega data centres.
(2026-09-24). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-24). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-24). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-24). Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirement. aljazeera.com England's captain and record goal scorer says a transition into American football could be on the cards.
(2026-09-24). China urges Japan to earn trust through concrete actions: spokesperson. ecns.cn The world cares more about what Japan does than what it says, and Japan can only realize its postwar image as a "country for peace" by repenting its history and making a clean break with militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). Piglet-shaped mooncakes popular ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn Known as "piglet mooncakes," the treats are made in the shape of pigs and placed in colorful bamboo cages, giving them the name "piglets entering water," a traditional expression symbolizing prosperity and an abundance of wealth.
(2026-09-24). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-24). Israeli army blows up Palestinian prisoner's home in West Bank amid escalating occupier attacks. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army blew up the home of a Palestinian prisoner in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to local sources. | The sources told Anadolu that Israeli forces raided the town and surrounded Dawas Hassoun's home before blowing it up, causing material damage to the building. | A day earlier, Israeli forces raided the Hassoun family home and forced its residents to evacuate, while closing side roads leading to the house in preparation for its demolition, according to the sources. | Hassoun was arrested in March 2026 and is accused of killing an occupier about six months ago. | In a separate inciden…
(2026-09-24). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 7th Congressional District race between Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett. whyy.org In the Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 7th Congressional District seat, from who's running and what's at stake to where the candidates stand on key issues and beyond. | What's at stake in the race for the 7th Congressional District seat?: | Representatives in the U.S. House serve two-year terms i…
(2026-09-24). China launches 26th batch of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Changsha hosts corn-husking contest to celebrate Harvest Festival. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Farmers busy with autumn harvest in Qianxi, Guizhou. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Ed Sheeran Backlash Marks Palestine's South Africa Moment. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-24). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Lula governou para os banqueiros e isso pode custar sua reeleiàßà£o. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-24). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Chinese premier meets Kyrgyz cabinet chief. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Lifestyles of the rich & famous 'Lords of War'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-24). President Ramaphosa to address the nation on GBV measures. sanews.gov.za
(2026-09-24). Fairy-tale autumn scenery in Ergun, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – No Oil Drilling off Monterey Coast. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-09-24). La democrazia al costo di 5000 dollari. strategic-culture.su L'elettorato americano ha la memoria corta e le tasche vuote: una combinazione che i venditori di illusioni conoscono fin troppo bene. | Segue nostro Matematica finanziaria elettorale | Il 9 settembre, sul palco dell'American Airlines Center di Dallas, Trump ha messo sul tavolo
(2026-09-23). Xi leaves for state visit to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-23). Rusia dice Alemania y el doble filo de las sanciones de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Mientras los rusos respaldan al poder con una participación electoral récord, los alemanes parecen tomar el rumbo opuesto, castigando al oficialismo por su gestión. Entretanto, la Administración Trump y los republicanos enfrentan serias dificultades con el sector energético, mientras China y la India prometen responder a las sanciones por la compra de hidrocarburos rusos.
(2026-09-23). Presidente iraní rechaza declaraciones de Trump en la ONU y denuncia ataques terroristas de EEUU e Israel. cubadebate.cu En su intervención ante la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), el presidente de la República Islámica de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, denunció los ataques terroristas de Estados Unidos e Israel y rechazó las acusaciones de ser un Estado terrorista.
(2026-09-23). Delcy Rodríguez califica de histórica su reunión con Trump. cubadebate.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, calificó de "histórica" su reunión de este martes con el mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, en Nueva York, después casi nueve meses de la incursión armada estadounidense en el país sudamericano que terminó con el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, la diputada Cilia Flores.
(2026-09-23). Erdogan slams Israel's 'genocidal mindset' in blistering UN address. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in a blistering speech at the United Nations General Assembly, reports Al Jazeera. In a address that saw the Israeli delegation walk out and Palestinian representatives applaud, Erdogan spoke of Israel's continuing war crimes in Gaza…
(2026-09-23). Netanyahu Wanted for Genocide! Out of NYC Protest September 24, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
NETANYAHU WANTED FOR GENOCIDE Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to New York City to address the UN Headquarters for the General Assembly.The primary architect behind the ongoing genocide on Gaza and the violent annexation of the West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu will take the stage at the UN and attempt to legitimize his atrocities and his genocidal …
(2026-09-23). Raidel Martínez hace historia en Japón: Tercer máximo salvador histórico de la Liga Profesional. cubadebate.cu El lanzador cubano Raidel Martínez escribió hoy otra página de gloria en el béisbol japonés al convertirse en el tercer máximo salvador histórico de la Liga Profesional, ahora en solitario, con 253 rescates. Martínez, cerrador de los Gigantes de Yomiuri, alcanzó la cifra durante la victoria 2-1 sobre los Carpas de Hiroshima.
(2026-09-23). Sheinbaum: Yo también podría decir que es difícil vivir junto a un país que tiene tan alto consumo de drogas. cubadebate.cu Ante la nueva embestida del jefe de la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump, contra México durante su discurso ante la Asamblea General de la ONU acusándolo que es difícil compartir frontera con un país controlado por los cárteles, la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum aseveró que "yo también podría decir que es difícil vivir junto a un país que tiene tan alto consumo de drogas.
(2026-09-23). Estafa de la foto efímera de WhatsApp: qué es y cómo evitar que te extorsionen. cubadebate.cu Vamos a hablarte de una nueva estafa por WhatsApp de la que ya está avisando la Policía. Se trata de una estafa utilizando el envío de una foto efímera, algo con lo que juegan con nuestra curiosidad primero y nuestra culpabilidad después para intentar sacarnos dinero.
(2026-09-23). Cuba cae ante Estados Unidos en Final Six de Voleibol. cubadebate.cu El equipo de Cuba perdió ante el de Estados Unidos en parciales corridos en su segunda salida a la cancha de la Ciudad Deportiva Juan Fernández Albarrán, de la ciudad de Zinacantepec, estado de México, sede del torneo Final Six Femenino Norceca de Voleibol 2026. Las norteñas, favoritas para retener el título, ganaron por 25-17, 25-22 y 25-13).
(2026-09-23). La Guiteras prosigue su mantenimiento tras detectar una fuga en el economizador. cubadebate.cu Desde la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras informan que, como resultado de la prueba hidráulica realizada al economizador, se detectó una fuga, lo que obliga a prolongar las labores de reparación en la unidad, una de las más importantes del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN).
(2026-09-23). Aumenta el éxodo de republicanos que se alejan de Trump. cubadebate.cu Que los republicanos que buscan distanciarse de Donald Trump antes de las elecciones intermedias era algo hasta cierto punto inevitable, dado lo históricamente impopular que es el presidente. Pero los ejemplos se acumulan y, de manera notable, esto está ocurriendo incluso en territorios fuertemente republicanos.
(2026-09-23). Israel Damaged 82 Percent of Gaza's Buildings. Collapses Are Burying Us Alive. truthout.org Khaled Al Soutari, who was inside the six-story residential building in western Gaza City that collapsed on September 16, is now sleeping on the street without a tent, devastated by the loss of 21 of his neighbors. "They were more than just neighbors to me," Al Soutari told me when I interviewed him two days after the building collapse, sitting on the street with a group of his neighbors next… |
(2026-09-23). Palestine advocacy group criticises NZ failure over Gaza human rights test. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum (PFNZ) has challenged New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters over the country's response to the Gaza as a test of commitment to international law, human rights and self-determination, saying "meaningful action" is needed now. "Words alone do not end occupation," said Maher Nazzal, chair of PFNZ. "Statements alone do…
(2026-09-23). Australia: ACT Labor government slashes secondary college budgets. wsws.org This is not an increase in funding for disadvantaged schools, but a reallocation of scarce resources within a system that has been systematically starved for decades.
(2026-09-23). Documentary on Xinjiang's first blind football team screens at Silk Road film festival. ecns.cn Voy Boys, a documentary following Xinjiang's first blind football team, was screened Monday at the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
(2026-09-23). Trump's Final Battle to Sabotage the Midterms. truthout.org After the 2020 presidential election that resulted in a clear victory for Joe Biden, Donald Trump tried mightily to overturn the outcome. He has persistently insisted to this day that he won and Biden lost. On January 6, 2021, Trump ordered then-Vice President Mike Pence to violate his constitutional duty to certify the duly elected electors before the joint session of Congress by counting only… |
(2026-09-23). Shooter of Palestinian College Students Convicted After 3 Years. truthout.org On Monday, a jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in November 2023, concluding a case that highlights an increase in anti-Palestinian racism since October 7. On November 25, 2023, Eaton shot Kinnan Abdalhamid, Tahseen Ali Ahmad, and Hisham Awartani in Burlington, Vermont, after seeing them walk by his apartment. The three students… |
(2026-09-23). China unveils first independently developed 6-MW-class emergency diesel generator for nuclear plants. ecns.cn CSSC Power (Group) Corporation Limited unveiled China's first independently developed 6-MW-class emergency diesel generator set for nuclear power plants in Shanghai on Tuesday.
(2026-09-23). China's Recent J-36 Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet Testing Offers New Insights Into Its Evolving Design. twz.com 
China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation continues to press ahead with the development of its
(2026-09-23). ADB raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific economies. ecns.cn The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific slightly to 5 percent, according to its Asian Development Outlook September 2026 released Wednesday.
(2026-09-23). The Evolving Role Of Ukraine's Artillery In The Age Of Drones. twz.com 
It's stunning to comprehend how much has changed since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The conflict quickly turned into one dominated by artillery, with both sides scrambling to source shells wherever possible. Drones have since replaced tubed artillery as the 'king of battle' along the front, but cannons still have an important place on the battlefield. The commander of a new combined drone-artillery brigade
(2026-09-23). Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran: The criminalization of imperialist foreign policy. wsws.org US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday that he is deciding whether to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran and "drive them into hell with no chance of survival."
(2026-09-23). New testing finds toxins above screening levels after 2023 East Palestine, Ohio derailment. wsws.org Newly released environmental testing presented at an East Palestine town hall found dioxins and carcinogenic hydrocarbons above health screening levels at numerous locations, raising new questions over contamination following the 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment.
(2026-09-23). Sweeping changes to Fiji's governance recommended by Constitution Commission. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Constitution Review Commission wants a new governance system for the country and the coup immunity provisions of the 2013 Constitution repealed. Its also recommending giving the Great Council of Chiefs constitutional recognition, scrapping the current electoral system, replacing the current parliamentary system, and pushing the military to focus on external defence.
(2026-09-23). Federal judge blocks deportation, as ICE continues torture of Wilber Garces Perez in Texas concentration camp. wsws.org The wounded husband, father and DoorDash delivery driver remains isolated in ICE custody with a fractured collarbone and a bullet near his spine, while the agent who shot him remains unidentified and uncharged.
(2026-09-23). Chinese premier addresses opening ceremony of WorldSkills Conference 2026. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday addressed the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Conference 2026 held in Shanghai, calling for closer international exchanges and cooperation on skills development.
(2026-09-23). China moves to standardize health and comfort testing for NEVs. ecns.cn China is working to include motion sickness and other health concerns associated with new energy vehicles (NEVs) in standardized testing and evaluation.
(2026-09-23). 48th WorldSkills Competition kicks off in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened in Shanghai on Tuesday evening, with 1,385 competitors from 68 countries and regions vying in 64 skill events.
(2026-09-23). The A-10 Era Is Over At Nellis AFB. twz.com 
(2026-09-23). Peng Xuwei wins Asian Games gold, hopes to inspire more Asian backstroke swimmers. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Peng Xuwei claimed the women's 200-meter backstroke title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, clocking 2: 05.77 and setting a new Asian record.
(2026-09-23). Governments ignored scientists warning that climate scare was based on implausible scenarios. onlineopinion.com.au It's a failure of economics more than it is a failing of climate science.
(2026-09-23). How Donald Trump Has Lowered the Wages of American Workers. warisacrime.org On June 6, 2025, Donald Trump's White House staff issued an upbeat statement proclaiming that what it called the "Trump Effect" was creating "higher pay for American workers." The reality, though, is that Trump, during his second term in office, has deliberately reduced the wages of millions of workers and, despite substantial inflation, frozen the …
(2026-09-23). NZ electioneering fraud over escalating retail prices. wsws.org Whichever combination of capitalist parties makes up the next government after November 7, the cost-of-living crisis will continue and worsen.
(2026-09-23). It's Good To Bully Celebrities About Palestine. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I strongly disagree with the idea that it's unhelpful to bully celebrities about their position on Palestine. On the contrary, I think we should bully them more. | We tend to underestimate the consequences of the fact that all the most amplified voices in our society are millionaires. Under capitalism the people with the largest platforms and the biggest audiences are all wealthy enough to have a vested interest in preserving the status quo, so they're reluctant to rock the boat politically in any major w…
(2026-09-23). Inside Pearsall, the ICE prison holding wounded delivery worker Wilber Garces Perez. wsws.org "To me, it looked like a modern-day concentration camp in there," a former Pearsall detainee told the WSWS.
(2026-09-23). Women and Youth Are at the Forefront of the Struggle for Palestinian Liberation. truthout.org I grew up in a household of women and children that, as my sisters and I matured, eventually became a household of only women. My father was frequently gone on long overseas business trips before his untimely death when I was seven. I often wonder if this is the reason the expression "women and children" strikes me as essentially flawed: It suggests that women and children are the more vulnerable… |
(2026-09-23). DOJ Cites "National Security" to Defend Trump's White House Ban on News Outlets. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a legal filing on Tuesday arguing that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets from the White House, dubiously citing issues of "national security." Trump announced the ban — which affects CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — in a Truth Social post on Friday, claiming he was banning the outlets as a "result of their constant 'reporting'… |
(2026-09-23). China to roll out at least half a day of off-campus practical learning each week. ecns.cn China will roll out at least half a day of off-campus practical learning each week in schools nationwide, Tian Zuyin, director-general of the Ministry of Education's Department of Basic Education, said Wednesday at a State Council Information Office press conference in Beijing.
(2026-09-23). China Great Wall Museum to reopen with more than 700 artifacts. ecns.cn The China Great Wall Museum in Beijing will reopen after renovation, with more than 700 artifacts to be displayed in its permanent exhibition.
(2026-09-23). Quiz: Are You a Foreign Policy and History Genius? davidswanson.org Grab paper and pencil. Write down the numbers 1 through 10 and get ready to mark down next to them either "True" or "False." Think I can trick you? Ten items follow. Which are true and which false? See the answers at the end. 1. The grandfather of the current leader of North Korea, the …
(2026-09-23). Thomas Ruff's jpegs ny: A formalist response to the September 11 attacks. wsws.org The German photographer's series emphasizes pixels, computer technology and the manipulation of images while suppressing social, historical and even human considerations.
(2026-09-23). Reconstituting the United Nations for collective security we need a popular campaign! onlineopinion.com.au A UN which carried a big stick. Now that would change international relations.
(2026-09-23). Berlin funds rearmament over education: Pupils record lowest PISA scores since 2000. wsws.org Germany posted its worst PISA scores since testing began in 2000, as the government funds the largest rearmament drive since the Nazi era.
(2026-09-23). Guangzhou-led hydrogen pilot targets 16,000 fuel-cell vehicles and 100 refueling stations. ecns.cn A Guangzhou-led hydrogen pilot program involving 11 cities in five Chinese provinces aims to deploy 16,000 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and build 100 refueling stations during the four-year pilot period, under plans announced Tuesday in Guangzhou.
(2026-09-23). Fain's "international solidarity" with IG Metall: The unity of the trade union bureaucracies against the working class. wsws.org Fain's declaration of "solidarity" with IG Metall is an alliance of two union apparatuses implementing mass job cuts, backing trade war and preparing the plants for war production, against the emerging international movement of the rank and file.
(2026-09-23). China's BDS installed on over 12 million commercial vehicles. ecns.cn More than 12 million commercial vehicles in China are equipped with the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) , with high-precision lane-level navigation covering more than 99% of urban and rural roads.
(2026-09-23). China identifies super-large copper-gold deposit. ecns.cn China announced major breakthroughs in mineral exploration this year, with newly identified resources at the Chating copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province and the Zhugongtang lead-zinc deposit in Guizhou Province, both now classified as super-large deposits.
(2026-09-23). The Santa Marta emperor's new clothes. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-09-23). New international cargo route connects Jiaxing with Chicago. ecns.cn Under the supervision of Jiaxing Customs in Zhejiang Province, the new regular route to Chicago provides a direct air freight link between the Yangtze River Delta and North America.
(2026-09-23). To tell stories of China's cultural heritage, turn it into stories that audiences want to hear and watch: British vlogger. ecns.cn At the 2026 Beijing Cultural Forum, British vlogger Stuart Wiggin shared his approach to presenting China's cultural heritage, saying the key is to turn it into stories that audiences want to hear and watch.
(2026-09-23). Majority of Americans favor cooperation and engagement with China. ecns.cn Fifty seven percent of Americans favor friendly cooperation and engagement with China, according to a survey released Monday by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
(2026-09-23). PINA president calls for greater protection for Pacific journalists covering crime networks. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters The president of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) says journalists need greater protection when reporting on organised crime networks. Speaking at a panel discussion on organised crime in Savusavu, Kalafi Moala said journalists investigating drug trafficking face increasing threats to their personal safety. Moala, who is also RNZ Pacific correspondent in…
(2026-09-23). JD.com, Alibaba, Hengli top China's 2026 private enterprise ranking. ecns.cn JD.com, Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd. and Hengli Group Co., Ltd. ranked as China's top three private enterprises in 2026, according to a list released Tuesday in Tianjin by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC).
(2026-09-23). China-Central Asia meteorological cooperation forum opens in Urumqi. ecns.cn The second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum opened in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bringing together meteorological officials and experts to discuss cooperation on disaster prevention, mitigation and meteorological technology.
(2026-09-23). 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' Brazilian educator Paulo Freire profiled in new documentary. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, I'm Amy Goodman, with Juan González. We profile a remarkable new documentary about Paulo Freire, the acclaimed Brazilian educator whose revolutionary approach to teaching connected literacy to critical thinking and democratic participation. In the early 1960s, Freire led an experiment in adult education in the northeastern Brazilian…
(2026-09-23). Trump Attempts to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as "Super Intelligence" truthout.org In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that he is renaming artificial intelligence, or AI, directing all U.S. agencies to call it "super intelligence" and encouraging the world community to follow suit. The proposed name change comes as public concerns are mounting regarding the technology's unregulated expansion… |
(2026-09-23). London bus drivers and other workers call for Bogdan's freedom. wsws.org A bus driver at Wood Green said, "I am very shocked by this. Fifteen years? I will sign the petition, and I will most certainly pass it around at work and online."
(2026-09-23). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: September 23, 2026. twz.com 
The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln touched American soil for the first time in nine months, when the strike group pulled into Apra Harbor, Guam, for a
(2026-09-23). Burnham government's takeover of Speciality Steels UK: a blueprint for war production, not a rescue plan for jobs. wsws.org Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the four sites will play "a vital role supporting the Government's modern Industrial Strategy", as the Department of Business highlighted Speciality Steels UK's production for aerospace and defence and its "proud history" of producing "missiles, munitions and artillery casings."
(2026-09-23). This Is Taiwan's New 105mm 8àó8 Mobile Gun System. twz.com 
Taiwan has provided the first public look at its new 105mm 8×8 mobile gun system in action, with the domestically developed vehicle engaging moving and stationary targets during a live-fire demonstration in southern Taiwan. The vehicle is being developed as Taiwan continues to modernize its ground forces in response to the growing capabilities and During the demonstration, hel…
(2026-09-23). In the wake of MIDA, Fiji's news industry has turned full circle for media freedom. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Anish Chand in Savusavu In 2023, Fiji's Media Industry Development Authority (MIDA) was scrapped, marking a significant moment for Fiji's media landscape. A year later, at the PINA Media Summit in Niue, Fijian journalists spoke openly about rebuilding — of a media industry that was learning to find its feet again, reclaim its…
(2026-09-23). Video Shows RAF Hawk T2 Trainer Crew Ejecting Before Jet Crashes (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-09-23). Nigel Farage-Backed Bitcoin Firm to Buy Gold Dealer That Paid Him £685,500. bylinetimes.com 
A bitcoin firm in which Nigel Farage holds a stake is set to buy the gold dealer that pays him as its 'brand ambassador' — further entrenching the Reform UK leader's financial interests in the cryptocurrency world. | On 15 September, Stack BTC — which announced Farage as a 6.31% shareholder in March, alongside Liz Truss's former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as its executive chairman announced it planned to buy gold dealers Direct Bullion. | In an announcement to the markets, Stack BTC wrote: "Today we announced heads of terms for our proposed first acquisition: Direct Bullion, a UK precious metals dea…
(2026-09-23). Sri Lankan students and workers demand freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org SEP and IYSSE members in Sri Lanka won support from students, health workers and other workers in Colombo and on two university campuses for the campaign to free Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, jailed for 15 years for opposing the war.
(2026-09-23). Did NASA's Administrator Just Tease An SR-71 Blackbird Follow-On X-Plane? (Updated). twz.com 
NASA's Isaacman showed a silhouette that evoked the famed SR-71 and declared his agency is getting "back in the business of flying high and fast again."
(2026-09-23). Dual holidays plus Canton Fair to drive passenger boom at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. ecns.cn Passenger flow at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport in Guangdong Province is expected to surge during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, coupled with the 140th Canton Fair, according to the Baiyun Immigration Inspection Station.
(2026-09-23). Transit workers call for independent investigation into the death of subway conductor Moet McCullum. wsws.org Workers condemned the participation of Transport Workers Union Local 100 in the investigation alongside the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), arguing that the agency cannot be relied upon to hold itself accountable.
(2026-09-23). China wins men's 4x100m medley relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). WorldSkills Museum: a glimpse of skills at their peak. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). Chinese-made NEVs head to Europe in large numbers. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). China wins women's volleyball gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey wins women's 100m freestyle gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). New York Times Tells Us China's Economy is Crashing, Again. cepr.net
(2026-09-23). Panda family enjoys festive feast ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn Hong Kong Ocean Park prepared a special festive feast, including mooncakes and fresh fruit, for giant pandas Ying Ying, Le Le and their Hong Kong-born twin cubs Jia Jia and De De on Wednesday, ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
(2026-09-23). Report Warns Heat May Kill 451,000 People in First 9 Months of Super El Niño. truthout.org A report published Wednesday by researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab estimates that extreme heat fueled by this year's "Super El Niño" event could kill more than 450,000 people in the coming months, in addition to deaths from drought, wildfires, and other extreme weather. The report notes that "anomalously warm conditions" caused by the record-shattering El Niño… |