(2026-09-19). Iran's nuclear doctrine not changed, but NPT withdrawal possible: Top security official. presstv.co.uk Iran's top security official says the country still avoids weaponization of its nuclear program.
(2026-09-19). Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 % tariffs on India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President on Friday signed the controversial bill into law that gives his administration new powers to impose tariffs up to 100 % on countries buying Russian oil and gas potentially putting India and China in the crosshairs. | The legislation requires US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% within 30 days on goods imported from the five biggest buyers of Russian crude oil or gas. It also covers countries that knowingly buy new supplies of Russian oil or gas after the law comes into effect, as well as countries that are among the top five helping Russia avoid sanctions. | India…
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Yemens control of Bab al-Mandab deepens crisis in Israel
The rapid advance of Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) against Saudi-backed mercenaries along the country's Red Sea coast and the YAF's consolidation of its control over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait have heightened concerns in Israel about the ongoing crisis at the Port of Eilat, Israeli media reports say.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Yemens control of Bab al-Mandab deepens crisis in IsraelThe rapid advance of Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) against Saudi-backed mercenaries along the country's Red Sea coast and the YAF's consolidation of its control over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait have heightened concerns in Israel about the ongoing crisis at the Port of Eilat, Israeli media reports say.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-18). 8,953 Lebanese citizens killed, 30,643 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon
The overall death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since October 8, 2023, has risen to 8,953 killed and 30,643 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry announced on Thursday evening, as Israeli attacks continue across several areas of southern Lebanon.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to resolve issues with neighbors through diplomacy
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to resolve differences with its neighbors through dialogue and mutual respect.
He warned that the United States and Israel are seeking to sow discord in the region to weaken the nations and plunder the resources.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). 200 nights, one resilient nation: Iranian people's epic in defense of homeland and Revolution
All these sacred spaces host Iranians from all walks of life every night who, carrying Iran's tricolor flag, photographs of their martyred Leader, and chanting "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to America," have created an enduring epic over the past 200 nights.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council after UN mission cites possible war crimes in Iran
The United States has formally withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, one day after a UN fact-finding mission said there are "reasonable grounds" to believe US forces committed war crimes in two strikes on civilian sites in Iran.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Venezuelan protesters demand transparency over oil deal with USA new bilateral energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States has sparked reactions from popular organizations and trade unions in Caracas.
Demonstrators have gathered to demand transparency over the terms of the deal and express concerns about national sovereignty and workers' rights.
2026-09-19: Why they Aim to Delegitimize Ansarallah by Calling them 'Houthis'
With Yemen's Ansarallah in the headlines, why are so many media outlets so keen on referring to them as "Houthis" or "Houthi rebels," when their official name is Ansarallah, meaning the "Supporters of God"? Houthi is the tribal name of their leader, Sayed Abdul Malik Badrideen Al Houthi, yet the name has become the dominant way the movement is described, reducing an entire movement to one family and framing them as illegitimate rebels rather than an established political and military force controlling much of northern Yemen.
2026-09-18: Professor Jeffrey Sachs: The Iran War Will Break America
Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins me to discuss the Iran war, Donald Trump, and America's declining influence around the world. He explains why the United States needs to leave Iran, pursue direct diplomacy, and rethink its role in the Middle East. We also discuss Trump's trade war with Canada, America's growing debt, political corruption, and the power of the military-industrial complex. Finally, Professor Sachs reveals whether Trump is accelerating America's decline-and why his proposed $5,000 checks simply don't add up.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Venezuelan protesters demand transparency over oil deal with USA new bilateral energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States has sparked reactions from popular organizations and trade unions in Caracas.
Demonstrators have gathered to demand transparency over the terms of the deal and express concerns about national sovereignty and workers' rights.
(2026-09-19). China's Middle East Security Strategy: Can Beijing Build a Regionally-Led Order? moderndiplomacy.eu President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo was not a protocol visit. It was a doctrine declaration. At a highly sensitive moment: an open war in Iran, threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp division within the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Beijing chose to present its vision for regional security from Egypt. …
(2026-09-19). Iran Reaping the Russian Whirlwind Interview of Touraj Atabaki. juancole.com "Russia cannot be understood with mind alone" | — Fyodor Tyutchev | Fariba Amini writes: | Almost a century ago, many Iranians were attracted to the idea of a socialist state. Many moved to the Soviet Union only to come to grief under Stalin. | Today, as I write this interview, the Russia of President Vladimir Putin enjoys a close relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran. On November 23rd, 2015, Putin visited Iran and presented an old manuscript copy of the Quran to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. | The Soviet Union and Iran did not just share a border; it goes beyond that. For decades, Moscow and T…
(2026-09-19). Did Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's capital? Smoke seen at Riyadh's King Khalid International airport. hindustantimes.com Did Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport? Dramatic visuals showing flames and thick black smoke near Saudi Arabia's main airport have triggered fresh questions amid heightened tensions. Smoke was reported rising near the airport on September 19, as authorities issued rare air-raid alerts in Riyadh and nearby Al-Kharj over a "hostile aerial threat." Explosions were also heard in the Saudi capital before civil defence later announced that the danger had passed. While reports linked the incident to escalating Yemen-related hostilities, the precise cause of the smoke near the ai…
(2026-09-19). minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation. al-monitor.com By Angelo AmanteROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Italy's defence minister on Friday called for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping amid concerns over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital waterway threatened by the widening Middle East conflict.The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have made rapid advances in recent weeks along the Red Sea coast, further complicating routes in a region that also includes the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had already dwindled because of the U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-09-19). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-19). Man convicted of spying for Israel, providing information on missile sites executed in Iran. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary announces the execution of Hossein Pedaran, convicted of espionage and providing sensitive information on military sites to Israel.
(2026-09-19). US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com Sept 18 (Reuters) – More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.Defense Secretary PeteHegseth denied the report.
(2026-09-19). Iran Judiciary issues indictments against US, Israeli officials over assassinations. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary has issued indictments against 159 senior US and Israeli political and military officials over the assassination of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and military commanders.
(2026-09-19). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-19). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-19). The persecution of Cuban medical missions: Winners and losers. radiohc.cu Javier Gomez Sanchez | A fact has been revealed about Cuba that strikes anyone with the most basic sense of humanity: The infant mortality rate on the island rose from 4.0 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 9.9. This 148% increase meant the deaths of 1,800 more babies since that year. | Behind that figure is the profound reality, which for the Cuban health system has meant an increasing shortage of supplies, difficulty or impossibility of applying treatments, equipment without spare parts, almost total loss of ambulances, inability to perform exams due to lack of reagents, and delays in diagnoses; On the part of fa…
(2026-09-19). Brazil: Book about Marco Rubio, Secretary of State in the Trump Administration, to be Launched in Rio. radiohc.cu The publishing house Expressà£o Popular will launch the book Marco Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac, by Cuban investigative journalist Hedelberto López Blanch, next Tuesday (10 p.m.) at 6: 00 p.m. | The book presents an X-ray of the personal and political trajectory of the U.S. senator, examining his statements and alliances. The first presentation will be held at the Leonardo da Vinci bookstore in downtown Rio, and the second at the Maré Museum on Thursday (September 24) at 3: 00 p.m. | Carmen Diniz, the translator of the Brazilian edition and the presenter of the book at the launch, points out that the…
(2026-09-19). Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba learned on Friday, September 18, through the press, of the surprising statement made by the Costa Rican Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar Rivera, to the Miami Herald, that "diplomatic relations have been severed" with Cuba, a fact that has never been formally notified by the authorities of that country to the Cuban government. | As previously reported, on March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica informed our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via Diplomatic Note and without offering any justification, of its unilateral decision to close its Embassy i…
(2026-09-19). øQué dijo Macklemore sobre Palestina que provocó su salida de la gira de Ed Sheeran? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Si esas palabras me costaron el escenario, mientras devuelven la conversación a Palestina, entonces fue la gira más exitosa", asegura el rapero Macklemore. Sostiene que ni él ni Sheeran son las víctimas, pues al final del día "pueden volverse a casa con sus familias", sino que las verdaderas víctimas son "los palestinos", los más de 20 000 niños asesinados en Gaza.
(2026-09-19). Banco Central de Cuba: øMás billetes significan más inflación? cubadebate.cu El Banco Central de Cuba explica las características de los nuevos billetes de 10 000 y 20 000 pesos y aclara las dudas sobre su relación con la inflación. øMás dinero en circulación significa un aumento de los precios? øPara qué sirve el dinero? øDe dónde sale? øPor qué hacen falta billetes de mayor denominación? øEl sector privado acapara el efectivo?
(2026-09-19). Minrex: Costa Rica nunca ha notificado formalmente una ruptura de relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ha conocido hoy, 18 de septiembre, a través de medios de prensa, la sorprendente declaración realizada por el canciller de Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar Rivera, al diario Miami Herald, de que "se ha producido una ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas" con Cuba, lo cual nunca ha sido formalmente notificado por las autoridades de ese país al gobierno cubano.
(2026-09-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará gira por Rusia el 24 de septiembre. cubadebate.cu Con una función en el Teatro Mariinsky de San Petersburgo, el 24 de septiembre, el Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará una gira por Rusia, que comprenderá actuaciones en el Teatro Bolshoi de Moscú, y los teatros Pushkin, de Nizhni Nóvgorod, y Dimitri Shostakovich, de Samara. La función en el Mariinsky es parte de la programación del XII Foro Internacional de Culturas Unidas de San Petersburgo.
(2026-09-19). Reabre El Baturro en Las Tunas bajo gestión cooperada entre Palmares y Restobar Fortuna. cubadebate.cu La emblemática taberna-bar de tapas El Baturro incorporó una nueva imagen, coctelería, picadera y una mesa de billar, con servicios respaldados por paneles solares. La reapertura forma parte de las oportunidades de cooperación impulsadas por Palmares en el sector turístico.
(2026-09-19). ACNU convoca a participar en edición de su revista dedicada al centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) convoca a sus socios, colaboradores y público en general, residente en Cuba o en el exterior, a participar en la edición del año 2026 de la Revista ACNU dedicada al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. Se aceptarán todas las contribuciones hasta las 12.00 a.m. del 24 de octubre de 2026.
(2026-09-19). Cuba vence 3-0 a Dominicana y discutirá hoy su clasificación olímpica a Los àÅngeles 2028 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará a Canadá por un boleto a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras vencer este viernes a República Dominicana en las semifinales del Clasificatorio Olímpico NORCECA. Cuba se impuso 3-0 en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, Canadá, y avanzó a la final de hoy sábado frente al equipo anfitrión, programada para las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-09-19). De Pepe Sánchez a nuestros días: la historia viva del bolero. cubadebate.cu Desde sus raíces en Cuba y el Caribe, el bolero se convirtió en una de las expresiones más universales de la música y la poesía latinoamericanas. Este artículo propone una mirada a su historia, sus transformaciones y su vigencia, de Pepe Sánchez a las nuevas generaciones. Nuestra historia cultural, esa que intentan ocultarnos, está allí.
(2026-09-19). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-19). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-19). NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel? aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.
(2026-09-19). The Interstices Through Which to See the Future. pressenza.com They were not humanist moments, but they pierced through their era: shared sovereignty and demilitarization have already been tried. | By: Germán Osmar González | We live in a moment when it seems natural that the only way to organize ourselves is to compete for scarce resources behind armed borders. Multilateralism is creaking: the Security Council paralyzed by vetoes from the U.S., China and Russia, wars resolved outside any rules such as Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and an escalation of sanctions, tariffs and rearmament that reaches as far as the South Atlantic and Antarctica. Inwardly, that fracture translates in…
(2026-09-19). Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
(2026-09-19). In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living. aljazeera.com In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
(2026-09-19). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-19). Israeli fire kills three more Palestinians in latest Gaza ceasefire violations. tribune.com.pk 
Three Palestinians, including the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, were killed by Israeli army fire in the enclave on Saturday, as Tel Aviv continues its violations of a truce in place since October 2025, a medical source said. | Basir al-Bursh was killed in a strike targeting him in the al-Zahra neighbourhood west of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, the source told Anadolu. | Another Palestinian was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Shujaiya neighbourhood east of Gaza City, the source added. | Read: UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of w…
(2026-09-19). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-19). Delcy Rodríguez Grants High-Level Access to Controversial Human Rights Watch Delegation. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez received a senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) delegation at Miraflores Palace. She granted the US-based organization renewed high-level access and visibility, despite decades of questioning its independence, financing, and political role by Chavista officials, Global South governments, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, and international human rights advocates. The …
(2026-09-19). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Aramco curbs Europe crude exports to support Asia supplies. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia is sending about 60 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz to Oman's Sohar port this month and next, Reuters reported.
(2026-09-19). Iran retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims: Armed Forces. presstv.co.uk A senior Iranian commander says the initiative of the Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's hands.
(2026-09-19). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-19). Lebanon charges 5 in alleged Hezbollah operation to train Assad loyalists. al-monitor.com A Lebanese military court has charged the five, including an Assad-era Syrian officer and Hezbollah members, with running a cross-border security network planning attacks in Syria's coastal region.
(2026-09-19). Dar underscores need for uninterrupted energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday underscored the need for uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. | According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the two foreign ministers discussed the latest regional developments. | "FM Dar stressed the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe and expeditious passage of ships, particularly given their implications for developing countries and global supply chains," it said. | According to MoFA, he also under…
(2026-09-19). UN chief US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly. | The US State Department said Thursday it was refusing to grant visas to Abbas and other Palestinian officials for next week's assembly. Only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). Death toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attack, AFP reports. al-monitor.com Sept 19 (Reuters) – The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported onSaturday, citing a police official.The attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into the police facility on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque, officials said. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)…
(2026-09-19). Putin's 'accidental' strike plan revealed? Europe warns Russia may test NATO with drones & missiles. hindustantimes.com European leaders are raising alarms over what they describe as an intensifying Russian hybrid threat, amid fears of drone incursions, missile incidents, sabotage, cyberattacks and pressure on critical infrastructure. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Moscow could allegedly target NATO's eastern flank with drones or missiles and portray any strike as an "accident" to undermine an alliance response. French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia's hybrid threat to Europe and France had intensified, ordering plans to secure critical infrastructure and sensitive defence-industrial sites against drone and cy…
(2026-09-19). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-19). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-19). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-19). New Study: 'Global Drought Shows No Detectable Recent Acceleration Under Climate Warming'. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists who prefer to advance the narrative that human activity is driving warming, and climate warming accelerates global drought, have historically used negligent statistical methods to "artificially inflate" drying trends six-fold.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-19). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-19). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-19). NZ power companies make massive profits while households freeze. wsws.org With power companies raking in over a billion in profits, the soaring price of electricity is a major component of the escalating cost of living.
(2026-09-19). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: 12,000 Jammu and Kashmir health mission workers extend strike; Bangladesh: Chaldal workers protest months of unpaid salaries; Australian doctors' strike called off by union.
(2026-09-19). State killings in Alabama and Texas, a stay of execution in Georgia. wsws.org Jeffery Lee, sentenced to death by a judge who overrode a jury's 7-5 vote for life imprisonment, became the 27th person put to death in the US this year.
(2026-09-19). How Netanyahu is leveraging Houthi threat in secret Saudi normalization push. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to capitalize on Riyadh's need for intelligence assistance to make normalization headway ahead of the October elections.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
(2026-09-19). EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting. aljazeera.com The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
(2026-09-19). UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
The UN Security Council condemned attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure that injured civilians, among them women and children. | Council members noted that their August 7 statement condemned Houthi missile attacks on the kingdom and assaults on commercial vessels. They reiterated their condemnation of attacks and threats against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, stressing the importance of safeguarding vessels and their crews. | The council demanded that the Houthis "immediately cease their military escalation" and attacks affecting ci…
(2026-09-19). Sarah Cotte acquitted: Jury rejects British state frame-up. wsws.org The verdict is a humiliating defeat for the prosecution and for the wider campaign led by successive Conservative and Labour governments to criminalise solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-09-19). Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound. al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, Sept 18 (Reuters) – At least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.Five police officers were among the dead after the vehicle smashed into the outer wall and gunmen who accompanied it opened fire in the city of Kohat, provincial police chief Zulfikar Hameed said.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-19). Iraq sees September 30 end of coalition military mission as step toward sovereignty, bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq said on Friday that the September 30 end of the military mission of the US-led international coalition against ISIS (Daesh) will pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition member states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests. | Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the date represented a "sovereign milestone" for the Iraqi state based on official understandings and commitments. | He said it would pave the way for Iraq's relations with coalition countries to transition to bilateral ties based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual int…
(2026-09-19). Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026 |
(2026-09-19). CPJ slams Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, demands her immediate release. presstv.co.uk The CPJ has condemned Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, Naqaa Hamed, and demanded her immediate release.
(2026-09-19). The Houthis have further tightened their Grip on the Red Sea. Here's what it could mean for the World. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — On September 10, the Houthi rebels in Yemen moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital
(2026-09-19). Sunday 9/20: The Rhythm of Resilience: Tracing the Unbroken Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org SF War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 221 | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly. ecns.cn Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies to develop local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities, according to the China-Global South Project, an international media outlet.
(2026-09-19). First home buyers play stamp duty postcode lottery. independentaustralia.net 
First home buyer's stamp duty can vary from $0 to $40,000 depending on their Australian postcode.
(2026-09-19). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
(2026-09-19). Africa's Green Revolution threatens traditional foods. aljazeera.com The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.
(2026-09-19). Pakistan at Zero Hour: The Militarisation of Power and the Stakes of September 27. pressenza.com by Chrysoula Asteriadou | September 27, 2026 will not be just another day of political protest in Pakistan's turbulent political calendar. The nationwide mobilisation being prepared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), centred on demands for the release of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and the defence of constitutional order, is set to expose once again one of the Pakistani state's deepest structural weaknesses: its decades-long failure to build a political system in which civilian authority can function without the decisive intervention — or looming shadow — of the military. | General Zia…
(2026-09-19). Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn't like from the White House? aljazeera.com The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
(2026-09-19). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-19). Trump administration extends H-1B visa fee restrictions, renews $100,000 payment for another year. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee charged to employers hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme for another year, the White House said. The fee, introduced in 2025, was scheduled to expire this month. | In a presidential proclamation issued on Friday, Trump claimed that the fee had resulted in a 92% drop in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing companies. | Indians continue to make up the largest group of beneficiaries of the US H-1B visa programme. | The $100,000 fee introduced in 2025 has been challenged in court and is currently pending before two federal…
(2026-09-19). Pentagon probe finds 'cascade of preventable failures' behind US strike on Minab school. presstv.co.uk US officials knew within hours that the military was responsible for the deadly Minab school strike, according to officials involved in a Pentagon internal investigation.
(2026-09-19). Syria's HTS declines Saudi bid for militants against Yemeni forces: Report. presstv.co.uk Syria's ruling HTS regime has reportedly turned down a formal request from Saudi Arabia to dispatch combatants to the kingdom to help counter advancing Yemeni Armed Forces.
(2026-09-19). Mustafa Kamal says 18th Amendment created 'four countries' instead of empowering provinces. tribune.com.pk 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said the 18th Amendment had created "four new countries" within Pakistan, rather than empowering the four provinces. | "I say again and again that this 18th Amendment has not given power to four provinces, but has made four countries. This 18th Amendment has made four new countries," Kamal said while speaking at a press conference at the MQM headquarters in Bahadurabad, Karachi. | Lamenting the impact of the 18th Amendment, Kamal said that it had "completely liberated" Sindh, questioning why the Pakistan Peoples Part…
(2026-09-19). The Smithfield meatpacking walkout and the toll of death in America's workplaces. wsws.org In the "richest country on earth," corporations treat death on the job as a routine cost of production, and a worker is killed every 104 minutes.
(2026-09-19). The Savanna Can Catch Fire I: BRICS and a World That No Longer Accepts a Single Center. pressenza.com "Power begins to change long before maps do. It changes when those who obeyed discover that they can also choose." | NEW DELHI, MUCH MORE THAN ANOTHER SUMMIT | The BRICS meeting in New Delhi is not simply another photograph of heads of state gathered around a table. Some of the planet's largest populations are there, along with enormous energy producers, industrial giants, nuclear powers, vast agricultural territories, and countries that control resources essential to the functioning of the global economy. They do not constitute a military alliance, nor do they need to. Their importance lies precisely in the accu…
(2026-09-19). Discover Iran: Tabriz, where Iran's Silk Road legacy meets industry, trade and a new economic future. presstv.co.uk The city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province is evolving from a historic Silk Road trading hub into a diversified industrial powerhouse, leveraging strategic geography, private enterprise, infrastructure, trade, tourism, and investment to become Iran's economic capital.
(2026-09-19). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-19). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2026 – Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD26) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-19). East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones. aljazeera.com 101 East meets innovators across East Asia using digital technology to transform how we grieve those we love.
(2026-09-19). Trump says US has 'permanent control' of Greenland security: Does it? aljazeera.com New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump's previously stated goal of US 'ownership' of the island.
(2026-09-19). Call to help prevent weather-related incidents. sanews.gov.za Call to help prevent weather-related incidents | The City of Johannesburg has urged communities to work together to prevent weather-related incidents this Spring. ⚪ Spring is considered the rainy season in the province. ⚪ "As the Spring rains return, I ask every resident to look after the places we call home. ⚪ "Every effort made by you to sweep and remove debris away from drains, report blockages, leaks and fallen trees or participate in neighbourhood cleanups, including helping people in distress, are little actions with a huge impact on keeping our city clean and safe. ⚪ "Let's keep Johannesburg flowing in…
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Another Big Step In The Removal Of Destructive "Climate" Regulations. wattsupwiththat.com I can't even think of what the environmental groups are going to say to the arguments about infeasibility of CCS. There really is no functional economic demonstration of this technology at scale, even today, and there likely never will be. So have at it!
(2026-09-19). Peru: Executive declares Ministry of the Environment to be undergoing reorganization. pressenza.com Today, the Executive Branch gave the country some worrying news: through Supreme Decree No. 012-2026-MINAM, it declared the "modernization and reorganization of the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), its programs and special projects, and the public agencies attached to the Environmental Sector, for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days". Will the protection of the Amazon continue to be subordinated to accelerated industrial reactivation? | Dire precedents: environmental packages: | Public concern is not unfounded, since the country has experienced previous sector "reforms," such as the…
(2026-09-19). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where timeless legacy and urban resilience thrive as one. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan is set to unfold. This four-day dialogue unites global city leaders in Wuhan, a dynamic, culturally profound city on the Yangtze River. Come and discover Wuhan's stunning scenery.
(2026-09-19). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-19). 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:…
(2026-09-19). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-19). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-19). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-19). 'Stop your crocodile tears': Araghchi hits back at French FM over human rights allegations. presstv.co.uk Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells his French counterpart Jean-Noà´l Barrot to stop his crocodile tears.
(2026-09-19). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-19). Trump lists 25 'top achievements' as midterms loom. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026. — ReutersIran war hurt Trump's public approval ratings.Rising fuel prices affected Republican prospects.Republicans…
(2026-09-19). US secures Greenland security deal, puts its military might at centre of Arctic pact. geo.tv Royal Danish Navy Knud Rasmussen-class patrol craft HDMS Lauge Koch coming into Nuuk, Greenland – May 30, 2023.— AFP Trump says sensitive investments by foes to require written approval.Danish PM's office says accord expected to be signed next week.Deal falls short of Trump's…
(2026-09-19). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-19). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-19). Mass roadblocks over fuel hikes in Guatemala threatened with repression. wsws.org Two weeks of blockades against a 59 percent rise in diesel prices have been answered with soldiers, ultimatums and the claim by the Arévalo government that the protests are the work of "very dark interests."
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-19). Protesters gather in Albania's capital over opposition to luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. presstv.co.uk Protesters took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday in demonstrations that began in late May, opposing a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-19). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-19). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-19). Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900. presstv.co.uk Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week's catastrophic floods rose above 900.
(2026-09-19). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-19). Why is the USW so afraid of the rank and file at National Steel Car? wsws.org Striking National Steel Car workers should take USW Local 7135 President Frank Crowder's hysterical outbursts against the NSC Rank-and-File Committee and the WSWS as a sign that the leadership is preparing to unveil a sellout agreement, as they did three years ago.
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-19). Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party holds Fourth Congress. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party of Sri Lanka held its Fourth National Congress in Colombo from September 11 to 13 amid intensifying capitalist crisis and class struggle.
(2026-09-19). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 2nd Congressional District race. whyy.org Two challengers — Democrat Zack Mullock and independent candidate Ramon Mora Jr. — aim to block a fifth term for Republican Jeff Van Drew. | From left to right: U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, represents New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. He faces two challengers: Democrat Zack Mullock and Independent Ramon Mora Jr.
(2026-09-19). Rising Diesel Price Is Trump's Hidden Tax for Iran War. juancole.com By | (
(2026-09-19). Life insurance in Australia: How a broker finds you better cover than find yourself. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-19). What AI Can and Cannot Do in Biosecurity. portside.org What AI Can and Cannot Do in Biosecurity |
(2026-09-19). Jordan: the Kingdom of compromise – Part 2. presstv.co.uk King Hussein offered Israel more concessions to end the Six-Day War than those outlined in the U.N. resolution, including navigation rights in the Gulf of Aqaba and deeper influence over the Suez Canal.
(2026-09-19). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-19). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-19). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-19). LIVE: Brighton vs Arsenal — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow live updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, ahead of our text commentary stream coverage.
(2026-09-19). Kingsmen storm into CPL final as Powell powers stunning chase. tribune.com.pk 
Rovman Powell produced a blistering late assault as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 on Friday and book a place in the Caribbean Premier League final. | Shimron Hetmyer's magnificent unbeaten 102 from 45 balls, featuring eight sixes, appeared to have put Guyana in control after they posted 206 for seven. But a succession of crucial partnerships and Powell's explosive finish carried the Kingsmen home with two balls to spare. | The result completed a remarkable turnaround for the Kingsmen, who are playing their first CPL season, while ending the campa…
(2026-09-19). Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know. aljazeera.com Police examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.
(2026-09-19). No2Nato No2War interviews Johannes Stern on Bogdan Syrotiuk and political crisis in Germany. wsws.org The wide-ranging interview focused on the political persecution of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk and the international campaign for his freedom. It also discussed the return of German militarism, the rise of the far-right AfD and the deepening social and political crisis in Germany.
(2026-09-19). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-19). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-19). AI's Power Bill Is About to Become a Geopolitical Story, Not Just a Utility One. moderndiplomacy.eu This summer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concluded that restarting Three Mile Island's Unit 1 — the plant synonymous with nuclear disaster since 1979 — would have no significant environmental impact. Constellation Energy now expects the renamed Crane Clean Energy Center to generate power again in late 2027, under a 20-year, $16 billion agreement it signed …
(2026-09-19). US lifts sanctions on Eritrea 'to advance US regional interests' in Red Sea. aljazeera.com The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.
(2026-09-19). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-19). The Great Unraveling and the Humanist Leap. pressenza.com 
Generations, AI, and the Threshold of a New Epoch: |
(2026-09-19). Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications. sanews.gov.za Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications | The Western Cape Government has opened applications for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, calling on municipalities, tourism organisations and tourism businesses to submit projects aimed at expanding the province's attractions, strengthening tourism products, and creating jobs. | The Tourism Growth Fund (TGF) is administered by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and provides co-funded grants for high-impact tourism infrastructure, product and business development projects across the province during the 2026/27 fin…
(2026-09-19). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-19). Beyond Library Limits: building opportunities through outreach, knowledge, and service. pressenza.com By: Meling Bobod-Solis | When partner institutions, librarians, and educators collaborate for a common cause, they can bring immense joy and inspiration to a community. Traditional views often portray libraries as quiet, dusty repositories of books, but today's libraries are far more dynamic. Academic and community institutions have evolved into active catalysts for literacy, learning, community development, and social change. | In the rugged and remote areas of our region, students often face significant barriers to learning, including limited access to books and essential educational resources. Recognizing this…
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-19). The War That Survived Its Enemy. moderndiplomacy.eu Twenty-five years after September 11, the Twin Towers are gone from New York's skyline, Osama bin Laden has been dead for more than fifteen years, and American troops have been out of Afghanistan since 2021. Yet the war that began that morning has not entirely ended. Its most durable legacy is not a battlefield, a …
(2026-09-19). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-19). US warns allies of weapons delivery delays due to stocks depleted by Iran war: Bloomberg. tribune.com.pk 
The US has warned its allies to expect delays of up to five years in deliveries of key weapons as Washington works to replenish munitions stocks depleted during its war with Iran, Bloomberg reported Friday. | Several European countries are facing delays in receiving missile and air defence systems, while Germany has asked Washington to accelerate deliveries of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers. However, shortages of the weapons mean Raytheon, a unit of the RTX Corp., may not be able to fulfil the order within five years, according to the report. | The shortages are also affecting Ukraine, which has…
(2026-09-19). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-19). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-19). Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House in latest clash with media. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/File
(2026-09-19). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-19). After the AfD's election victory: Pseudo-left tendencies stoke illusions in the Left Party. wsws.org The Left Party is not a socialist party that makes mistakes, but a capitalist party that uses left-wing phrases to divert the radicalisation of the working class and youth and channel it into a dead end.
(2026-09-19). Drone footage shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. presstv.co.uk Drone footage of Devighat showed buildings that remained standing marred by mud and the rest reduced to rubble.
(2026-09-19). Bolivia: Experts Warn of Risks in Proposed IMF Agreement. orinocotribune.com Economic analysts warned that Bolivia could face severe conditions to secure the proposed $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reportedly include eliminating fuel, electricity, and gas subsidies, as well as lifting price controls on basic food products. Days earlier, President Rodrigo Paz's right-wing government sent the Bolivian Legislative Assembly a memorandum …
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Putin says Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, ready to restore relations. tribune.com.pk 
Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and is ready to restore relations and cooperate with its European neighbours, said President Vladimir Putin. | Speaking at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Friday, Putin accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia and said they were using the conflict in Ukraine and the alleged Russian threat to justify their policies. | "I want to state once again: Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or European countries," he said. "There are simply no grounds for this whatsoever. We are ready for cooperation and for restorin…
(2026-09-19). The New "Hellish Sanctions" Against Russia. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen | Russia described the new US sanctions against Moscow as "hellish sanctions" after the House of Representatives passed a new bill of anti-Russian measures, championed by the late far-right Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. | Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow considers the passage "hostile actions" that affect Russian oil and gas exports. | The spokesman added that the imposition of additional sanctions by the United States will undoubtedly complicate efforts to reach a peaceful solution in Ukraine. | The legislation, pa…
(2026-09-19). Samar Jafri dedicates new track 'Phir Mileinge Hum' to his younger self. tribune.com.pk 
Singer and actor Samar Jafri released a new single, Phir Mileinge Hum, dedicated to his younger self. Announcing the song on Instagram with a childhood photo of himself holding a toy guitar, Jafri wrote that the track was "for the baby Samar". | In the caption, Jafri reflected on how people often lived up to others' expectations and lost sight of who they were. "I wish I could return to being the carefree child whose biggest worry was getting to school on time," he wrote, urging fans to stay grateful and keep their inner child alive. | View this post on Instagram | Lyrically, the track is a ballad of heartbrea…
(2026-09-19). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-19). Coming events: departure for St Petersburg 22 September. gilbertdoctorow.com This is to inform the community that I will be spending 2 — 3 weeks in Russia as from Tuesday, 22 September. I will be following up the Duma elections and watching closely what changes may come in Russian conduct of the war. With victory at the polls behind it, as now seems likely, will …
(2026-09-19). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-19). Report: US military death toll in war on Iran exceeds Department of War's public count. presstv.co.uk More American forces may have died during the Trump administration's war on Iran than are reflected in the US Department of War's publicly available "casualty records," a report says.
(2026-09-19). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-19). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-19). PML-N nominee Najeeb Naqi Khan submits papers for AJK president. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan on Saturday formally submitted his nomination papers for the office of president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), setting the stage for the September 24 presidential election. The AJK Assembly is the electoral college for presidential elections. | The completion of the presidential election will fill the remaining major constitutional office following the recent formation of the new government and the election of the prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker. | The presidential election will complete the formal process of constituting t…
(2026-09-19). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-19). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-19). Is Britain preparing for war or breakup? UK stockpiles for crisis as its nations demand own future. hindustantimes.com Amid growing concerns about war and national security, the UK is strengthening its plans for major emergencies and severe disruption. The government is developing new household preparedness guidance, encouraging people to keep essentials such as food, drinking water, torches, radios, power banks and first-aid supplies. Britain is also reviving government "war books" as part of a wider home defence programme. At the same time, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are pursuing closer cooperation on self-determination and constitutional change. This video examines the latest developments, what official resilience pl…
(2026-09-19). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-19). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-19). Sikh bus driver assaulted, beard pulled and vehicle stolen before it crashes in UK; assailant arrested | Watch. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An incident involving attack on a Sikh bus driver and hijacking his vehicle before crashing into other vehicles has come to light in Telford, a city under Shropshire in the UK. Accordin | Sikh bus driver assaulted, beard pulled and vehicle stolen before it crashes in UK; assailant arrested | Watch…
(2026-09-19). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-19). António Guterres proposed refocusing peacekeepers on their primary function: preserving a peace. pressenza.com You cannot keep a peace that does not exist, stated the Secretary-General addressing the Security Counciul on Friday. | Faced with more numerous and complex wars, divisions among major powers, and shrinking resources, UN peacekeeping operations need a change in doctrine. Yesterday, António Guterres proposed refocusing peacekeepers on their primary function: preserving a peace that has already been negotiated, rather than indefinitely containing conflicts that no one manages to stop.You cannot keep a peace that does not exist. Addressing the Security Council on Friday, the UN chief advocated for an overhaul of Uni…
(2026-09-19). Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism. sanews.gov.za Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism | By William Baloyi ⚪ September marks the end of winter in South Africa, and as temperatures rise, our thoughts inevitably drift to a weekend getaway or year-end holiday plans. It is also Tourism Month, a period that invites us to celebrate the beauty, diversity and experiences that make our country a destination worth exploring. ⚪ Our country boasts some of the most iconic experiences and adventures, many of which are often only a stone's throw away. ⚪ From the golden hues of a safari across the vast landscapes of the Kruger National Park…
(2026-09-19). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-19). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-19). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-19). Barefoot and terrified, Yemenis flee the Houthi advance. al-monitor.com AL-BIREEN CAMP, Yemen, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When a terrifying bombardment erupted around their camp in Yemen this week as a long-paused civil war reignited, Rawya Hassan and her family fled for their lives, barefoot and leaving their animals and other belongings behind.The family had already been forced from their village by war years earlier and now had to escape the fighting again, joining 115,000 people who aid agencies say are on the move after a rapid advance by the Houthi group.
(2026-09-19). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-19). Inam Butt set to return after two-month doping ban. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-wrestler and administrator Mohammad Inam Butt has completed a two-month suspension imposed over an anti-doping violation and has been cleared to resume wrestling activities, paving the way for him to represent Pakistan at the Asian Games as a coach. | According to documents and sources familiar with the case Inam's suspension was effective from July 19 to September 18 and he has now been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) and international wrestling authorities that he is eligible to return to his wrestling duty. | The development comes at a cost, however, with Inam's silver meda…
(2026-09-19). Australian Labor government spearheads assault on immigrants. wsws.org The Albanese government's measures will mean Border Force raids on homes and workplaces in working-class areas to hunt down so-called visa "overstayers."
(2026-09-19). AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. portside.org AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. |
(2026-09-19). Fantasy Climate Models Effectively Denied Energy to the Poor: The White House Just Set the Stage for Change. wattsupwiththat.com Leaders in victimized countries can either cling to a debunked climate agenda or rewrite energy laws to prioritize their own citizens. Choosing the former would disregard the millions suffering in poverty.
(2026-09-19). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-19). Trump 'settled for less' with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal. aljazeera.com The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
(2026-09-19). Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Young people consistently cite affordability and health care among the issues that shape their political views and voting decisions. But where do health care and civic engagement overlap in their day to day lives? | That's the question The nonpartisan organization fou…
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-19). Costly overhaul fuels fears for street kiosks. al-monitor.com Cairo's omnipresent street kiosks, where commuters grab cigarettes, children buy sweets, and residents stop for cold drinks or phone credit, are set for a makeover that some fear could price many small operators out of business. | Authorities in the Egyptian capital this week launched a scheme to standardise thousands of licensed kiosks, giving existing operators three months to adopt a unified design costing between 50,000 and 60,000 Egyptian pounds ($1,000-$1,200), a hefty sum for many small business owners.
(2026-09-19). Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages. al-monitor.com In her bakery, Hoda Kiwan impatiently awaits flour and fuel, which have become scarce in southern Syria's Sweida, the Druze-majority city still outside Damascus' control. | "I am suffering from a shortage of gas and flour, especially after the road was cut off, but there is nothing I can do," the 59-year old said, her hair wrapped in the Druze white headscarf as she prepares potato pastries.
(2026-09-19). From Climate Ambition to Climate Delivery: Why Oman Matters. unitedworldint.com 
From Muscat / Oman Climate change is no longer only an environmental challenge; it is reshaping energy security, economic priorities and geopolitics. For the Middle East, rising temperatures, water scarcity and growing electricity demand are making the energy transition unavoidable. Oman stands out because it combines abundant solar and wind resources with strategic ports, vast …
(2026-09-19). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-19). 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in NE China. ecns.cn A bell tolled at the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang on Friday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-19). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-19). Yemeni army targets sensitive sites in Saudi capital, Aramco facilities in Yanbu. presstv.co.uk Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for two separate retaliatory operations against sensitive sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh, and Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu port city.
(2026-09-19). NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message. aljazeera.com Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-19). Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands. presstv.co.uk Anak Krakatau erupted twice , spreading ash and disrupting flights across western Indonesia.
(2026-09-19). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to withdraw Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Tuesday urged current Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, while calling on the Japanese government to adhere to the one-China policy.
(2026-09-19). Bob Veldhof targets Pakistan hockey revival. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Bob Veldhof has said that rebuilding the national team is his passion and he wants the country to return to the top of the world hockey within two to three years, insisting that becoming head coach was never his primary objective. | "And it's not my goal to be head coach; I am there because we need to bring Pakistan back to the top in two to three years," Bob told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | The Dutch coach will not accompany Pakistan during the Asian Games, with Herman Kruis set to act as head coach in his absence. Bob's name had initially been included in the squad's lis…
(2026-09-19). Farooq smashes record 14 sixes in President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Mohammad Farooq rewrote the record books with a blistering 163 off 99 balls, including a record 14 sixes, as the second round of Pakistan's President's Trophy Grade-I began with a flood of runs on Friday. | Farooq reached his century in just 67 balls, combining 11 fours with his record haul of sixes to surpass Majid Khan's mark for the most sixes by a Pakistan batter in a first-class innings. | His assault set the platform for Markhor IT Solutions, who closed on 476-4 against Khan Research Laboratories at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. | Farooq's departure did little to slow MIT, with Atiq-ur…
(2026-09-19). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-19). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-19). The small-business cyber gap: Why attackers go for the under-resourced first. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). Syria's Shibani visits Latakia airport to review Russia deal progress: What to know. al-monitor.com Syria is seeking to ensure that the August deal to turn Russian facilities in the country into joint training centers is implemented.
(2026-09-19). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-19). Assange Returns To Public Commentary, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his rem…
(2026-09-19). Second hunger strike in Ukrainian prisons in 5 weeks. wsws.org The hunger strike focused, in particular, on the situation in the Vinnitsiya Penal Colony No. 86, where prisoners have reported severe torture, forced labor and other inhumane and degrading conditions.
(2026-09-19). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-19). In Numbers: China-Laos Railway Sees Strong Growth in Trade Value. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-19). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-19). Occupy, Fifteen Years Later. portside.org Occupy, Fifteen Years Later |
(2026-09-19). Der Preis fàºr Arroganz. Fàºr die Einfàºhrung einer Preisobergrenze fàºr Kraftstoff wird Deutschland ‚Ǩ2,5 Milliarden ausgeben. strategic-culture.su Seit Beginn des Konflikts in der Ukraine befindet sich der deutsche Kraftstoffmarkt in einem Zustand permanenter Anspannung. Am 21. Februar 2022 konnten deutsche Autofahrer ihre Fahrzeuge noch fàºr ‚Ǩ1,66 pro Liter betanken. Als sich im Mai 2022 die Spirale aus westlichen Sanktionen und russischen Gegensanktionen immer weiter drehte, stiegen die Preise an deutschen Tankstellen auf bis zu ‚Ǩ2,40 pro Liter. | Fàºr viele Bàºrger, die von Gehalt zu Gehalt leben, lag dies jenseits ihrer finanziellen Mà∂glichkeiten. Wer die Mà∂glichkeit hatte, auf das Auto zu…
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria. al-monitor.com Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of fans welcomed the 57-year-old, known mononymously as Assala, at a venue in the Syrian capital where she bowed and opened the show with songs hailing the Syrian people.
(2026-09-19). What's behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment? aljazeera.com Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
(2026-09-19). George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness. portside.org George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness |
(2026-09-19). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-19). Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano will join his team directly in Indonesia after a visa delay kept him away from the squad's training camp in Islamabad ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. | The former Peru international and Newcastle United player was unable to obtain a Pakistani visa in time after applying under the wrong category, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) spokesman told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | "He had applied himself for Pakistan visa but had applied for a wrong category and when we came to know we reapplied but you know delays come," the spokesman said. | The spokesman said Solano would…
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon's latest UFO files reveal details on secretive military research programme. geo.tv An unidentified object captured in the Middle East in May 2022 is seen in this still image taken from a video, as part of a series of documents of unidentified aerial phenomenon released by the US Defence Department on May 8, 2026. The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of…
(2026-09-19). Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for. aljazeera.com From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
(2026-09-19). Riverstone: The routine face of Sri Lankan state murder. wsws.org In a global cinema landscape dominated by trivia, cynicism and the industrial production of distraction, Rathnayake's Sinhala-language drama is a serious and honest work.
(2026-09-19). You Love To See It: The Kids Are AI-Right. levernews.com Good things are happening! Big Tech gets schooled, civil rights report for duty, a fossil fuel revival hits the brakes, and The Lever sits down with a teen titan of First Amendment rights. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | No…
(2026-09-19). Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan's Kohat. aljazeera.com Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing…
(2026-09-19). Israel seeks 'compensation' from US following Saudi F-35 deal: Report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel planned to ask for US additional defence capabilities as "compensation" after Washington agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media. | Tel Aviv will seek to purchase weapons systems that US President Donald Trump's administration had previously declined to approve, Israeli news website Walla reported on Friday. | Israel's military focus extends beyond advanced fighter jets and next-generation stealth aircraft to space-based weapons and the development and production of interceptor aircraft, the outlet said. | Weapons to be demanded by Israeli officials also include "bun…
(2026-09-19). Trump administration covered up deaths of US troops in war against Iran. wsws.org At least 22 US troops have died in the US war against Iran, the Washington Post reported Friday, four more than the official death toll of 18.
(2026-09-19). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-19). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). As Iran regime marks 200 days of war, is it also preparing for dissent? al-monitor.com Seven months into the war with the US, Iranian authorities staged a pro-government mobilization in Tehran, combining patriotic spectacle with a carefully calibrated demonstration aimed for domestic internal security capacity.
(2026-09-19). 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…
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Aberdeen hydrogen bus fleet sold for just 6% of original public investment. wattsupwiththat.com Last year, I reported how all of these buses had been mothballed because of a lack of hydrogen supply in Aberdeen.
| Presumably the eco-nutters thought it came out of thin air!
(2026-09-19). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Comicomment | Playing the victim: Japan's political show over WWII monument. ecns.cn
(2026-09-19). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-19). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). AI-generated false intelligence nearly triggered US operation against Chinese ship: report. geo.tv
(2026-09-19). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Trump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another year. geo.tv
(2026-09-19). 972 condemns escalating threats against 'NAZA' directors. pressenza.com
(2026-09-19). Rules for thee, warbots for me: How Washington deploys combat AI while blocking 'killer robot' bans. ecns.cn
(2026-09-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga — preview, team news, prediction. aljazeera.com Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.
(2026-09-19). La nuova ricchezza di Reform consentirà al partito di insediarsi al governo o allontanerà gli elettori in massa? strategic-culture.su Il fondo elettorale da 100 milioni di dollari di Farage in criptovalute: un calice avvelenato o una mossa geniale? Il partito "della classe operaia" di Reform è ora finanziato da miliardari poco raccomandabili. | Segue nostro Avete notato qualcosa riguardo a Nigel Farage? àà sempre pronto a dimettersi o a minacciare di farlo. Si tratta di uno stratagemma che gli è riuscito piuttosto bene negli ultimi 25 anni circa, poiché in realt…
(2026-09-18). From Sabra and Shatila to Gaza: The Resistance Protects the People Against Genocide. samidoun.net 
Today, we mark the 44th anniversary of the massacre of Sabra and Shatila, targeting Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut, Lebanon, on the 16th to 18th of September 1982. The massacre took the lives of thousands of Palestinians and Lebanese, at the hands of the genocidal alliance of US imperialism, zionism and Arab ultra-reactionary forces. These …
(2026-09-18). The Cost of Proof Will Decide the Winners of US—China Decoupling. moderndiplomacy.eu Every export increasingly carries two products: the good itself and the evidence that makes it admissible. The cost of producing the second may determine who can sell the first. This is an overlooked consequence of selective US—China decoupling. Production costs still matter, but they are no longer the only price of market access. Firms increasingly …
(2026-09-18). Stand For Peace, Milwaukee September 19, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | Time: Noon to 1: 00pm | Place: Dr MLK Jr Drive & North Avenue (3rd & North) | Peace Action Wisconsin…
(2026-09-18). Il "Klondike" ucraino: il complesso militare dell'UE e il sangue degli ucraini. strategic-culture.su Fabrizio POGGI | Segue nostro Miliardi per l'Ucraina: dietro le quinte delle forniture militari e degli interessi politici | 12 settembre. Bruxelles, scrive Federico Fubini sul Corriere della Sera, ´ha stanziato sei miliardi di euro per l'Ucraina, proprio per l'acquisto di sistemi Patriot americani per l'intercettazione dei missili balistici russi. Un passo avanti, ma non risolutivo: la produzione dei Patriot da parte dell'american…