(2026-09-01). Can the Americas Replace the Middle East as Asia's Oil Supplier? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted a major global oil supply route, forcing Asian importers to look for alternative sources. Oil producers across the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, have benefited by increasing exports and capturing market share previously held by Middle Eastern suppliers. The shift has been …
(2026-09-01). Trump's 'golden age of science' is not just another war to be won. responsiblestatecraft.org
en.isna.ir (2026-09-01). Iran Slams Us Attack on Larak as War Crime, Tells Un It Will
Iran has formally demanded that the UN Security Council act after a US military strike on Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, calling the assault a blatant act of aggression, a war crime and a direct assault on the country's sovereignty.
(2026-09-01). Fresh US-Iran strikes shatter fragile lull as Trump threatens to 'hit them hard'. geo.tv F/A-18E Super Hornets are seen on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford, March 15, 2026. — AFPTrump says 'There will be a response' after Iranian attack.Iran says it launched missiles at US bases in Jordan.Three killed in US attack on Larak Island.
(2026-09-01). CIA Sees Ukrainian Paramilitary Fighters the Way They Saw Right-Wing Cubans in 1959—as Ripe Fodder for U.S. Empire's Dirty Work Across the Globe. covertactionmagazine.com Ukrainian intelligence units are conducting drone-warfare operations in Africa and the Middle East as proxies for the U.S. A consolidation of U.S. elite interests has taken shape in the Russo-Ukrainian war, with a network of Western venture capitalists, high-tech start-ups, NATO military advisers, and CIA intelligence officials reaping material or strategic benefit from the conflict. …
(2026-09-01). The 2026-2027 school year begins in Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba celebrated the start of the 2026-2027 school year across the island on Tuesday, a return to learning and a reunion to weave the dreams of the nation's future. | The opening ceremony took place in the Prado People's Council in Havana, the place where the National Apostle was educated. The event was presided over by the island's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the prime minister, Manuel Marrero. | "It's September again, and as is customary, the Cuban school opens its doors. Today, not only does the bell ring, signaling arrival, or the teacher's voice ring, but the heartbeat of commitment to the future, of st…
(2026-09-01). Cuba participates in Non-Aligned Movement Commemorative Meeting. radiohc.cu A Cuban delegation headed by First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver Portal participated on Monday in the High-Level Commemorative Meeting for the 65th anniversary of the First Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). | Peñalver, who is attending as Special Envoy of the Cuban president, held a meeting on the first day with the Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Du≈°an Kozarev, with whom he reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to deepen ties between the two nations. | During the meeting, the Cuban diplomat outlined the situation facing the island as a res…
(2026-09-01). Cuba begins school year despite intensified blockade. radiohc.cu More than 1.4 million students at all educational levels returned to classrooms on Tuesday in Cuba, in a context marked by the intensification of the economic blockade imposed by the United States. | The new school year mobilizes more than 135,000 teachers in general education, while the sports system incorporates 13,350 students into the School Sports Initiation Programs. | According to the Minister of Education, Naima Trujillo, this start of the school year represents an extraordinary effort by the nation given the current circumstances. | Trujillo reaffirmed the decision to maintain in-person classes and adjus…
(2026-09-01). Open Arms completes second solidarity mission to Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuban authorities on Monday welcomed members of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Open Arms, who set sail on the sailboat "Astral" from Cancún on August 29, on their second solidarity mission to the Caribbean nation. | On Monday afternoon, the activists were welcomed at the Havana International Cruise Terminal as members of the flotilla "Heading to Cuba," an initiative spearheaded by the NGO Open Arms. | This second mission includes a cargo of seven tons of medical supplies and powdered milk for hospitals in the capital. | With the participation of Mexican solidarity organizations and hospitals in the Latin…
(2026-09-01). El futuro se escribe en las aulas. radiohc.cu 
Desde los últimos días de agosto, la casa —como todo hogar cubano— se transforma. No es una mudanza ni una remodelación; es una revolución que se repite cada año con la puntualidad de un calendario que no se detiene ante nada. Llega septiembre y, con él, uno de los acontecimientos más importantes del año para las familias cubanas: el inicio del curso escolar. Y aunque el contexto apriete, la fiesta del saber vuelve a nuestras escuelas. | Los días previos se van en arreglar uniformes, buscar forros para libretas y libros, lápices, colores, necesarios para completar los materiales que nuestro sistema ed…
(2026-09-01). Cuba participa en reunión conmemorativa del Mnoal. radiohc.cu 
Una delegación cubana encabezada por el viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, participa en la Reunión Conmemorativa de Alto Nivel por el 65 aniversario de la I Conferencia del Movimiento de Países No Alineados (Mnoal). Foto tomada de @GerardoPPortal | Peñalver, quien asiste como Enviado Especial del presidente cubano, sostuvo en la primera jornada un intercambio con el secretario general del Ministerio de Exteriores de Serbia, Du≈°an Kozarev, con quien pasó revista a las relaciones bilaterales y analizó vías para profundizar los vínculos entre ambas naciones. | Durante…
(2026-09-01). Arribó a Cuba segundo cargamento solidario de Open Arms. radiohc.cu 
Autoridades cubanas recibieron este lunes a miembros de la organización no gubernamental (ONG) Open Arms que zarparon en el velero "Astral" desde Cancún el 29 de agosto, en su segundo envío solidario a la nación caribeña. | Los activistas fueron recibidos en la Terminal Internacional de Cruceros de La Habana, como integrantes de la flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba, una iniciativa impulsada por la ONG Open Armas. | Esta segunda misión incluye una carga compuesta por siete toneladas de insumos médicos y leche en polvo para hospitales de la capital. | Con la participación de organizaciones solidarias mexicanas e instituciones…
(2026-08-31). Qinghai archaeology reveals a 100,000-year human story, safeguarding the roots of Lancang-Mekong civilization. ecns.cn In Qinghai Province, archaeological discoveries have revealed how, over the past 100,000 years, prehistoric humans adapted to and made use of nature, and thrived at the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, Wang Jinxian, deputy director-general of the Qinghai Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, told China News Network during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation River-Source Dialogue held in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province, on Saturday.
(2026-09-01). Can a Stabilization Force Function While Israel Keeps Striking Gaza? moderndiplomacy.eu On August 17, Jared Kushner, Nickolay Mladenov and other Board of Peace representatives met with Binyamin Netanyahu to discuss the sequencing of Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal, as well as Washington's requests for Israel to restrict the use of force to imminent threats only. On August 18th, following the meeting, Israel bombed a cafe …
(2026-09-01). Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children. aljazeera.com At least three killed and several wounded in an Israeli air attack in the al-Kateeba district west of Gaza City.
(2026-09-01). Ousted UK PM Starmer quits parliament to focus on international affairs. geo.tv Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-09-01). Venezuelan Oil and Trump's Imaginary $20 Trillion in Foreign Investment. cepr.net
(2026-09-01). The West Bank's Ultra-Apartheid (and the Collusive International Silence). moderndiplomacy.eu Today, the West Bank is a nightmare of vicious settlement expansion, land seizure, economic strangulation, settler violence and forced displacement. With the collusion of the Israeli military and police, the Israeli-occupied territories are effectively ruled by the Messianic far-right settlers who see their mob-like racist pogroms of Palestinians as a divine step to Final Redemption. …
(2026-09-01). Prize-winning writer Richard Flanagan denounces escalating pro-Zionist attacks on democratic rights in Australia. wsws.org Flanagan's speech, which received a prolonged standing ovation from a sold-out audience of 1,000 people, systematically exposed the state-backed pro-Zionist campaign that falsely equates opposition to Israel's war crimes with antisemitism.
(2026-09-01). Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground. aljazeera.com Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi.
(2026-09-01). SA records R20.1 billion trade surplus in July. sanews.gov.za SA records R20.1 billion trade surplus in July | South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, driven by trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN), according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). | In a statement on Monday, SARS said the surplus was the result of exports worth R194.0 billion and imports amounting to R173.8 billion, including trade with BELN countries. | "The year-to-date preliminary trade balance surplus, from 1 January to 31 July 2026, was R130.9 billion, higher than the R100.6 billion surplus recorded during the comparable period…
(2026-08-31). China's railways transport 76.1 mln metric tons of cargo in Aug. 24-30. ecns.cn China's national railway network transported 76.103 million metric tons of cargo from Aug. 24 to 30, down 4.72% week on week, according to data released Monday by the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-09-01). Qatar planning to host Formula One, MotoGP despite Middle East conflict. aljazeera.com The Qatar Grand Prix and MotoGP races scheduled for November are expected to go ahead, local organisers say.
(2026-09-01). Judge Strikes Down New York Law Requiring Polluters to Pay for Climate Change. truthout.org Climate advocates on Monday called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to appeal a ruling by a federal judge that found the state's superfund law, aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for the weather disasters they cause, was unenforceable — "a bad decision," as campaigner Jamie Henn said, "based off a controversial ruling." Henn, co-founder of 350.org and director of… |
(2026-09-01). Poll: Americans Oppose Iran War, Blame it for Inflation, and Diss Trump's Performance. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — A new Apparently the Ellison family's attempt to drum up support for Donald Trump and his Iran War by buying up CBS News and gutting it as a respected news organization was a costly failure. Likewise, Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp and his vario…
(2026-09-01). Gulf states struggle to recover economically after 6 months of war. responsiblestatecraft.org The Persian Gulf's extraordinary wealth has long rested on an assumption of stability. The past six months of war have shattered that certainty, exposing a fundamental weakness in Gulf economic models: producing oil and gas is only half the equation when infrastructure and access to global markets can be disrupted.Ports, airports, power grids, desalination plants, financial centers, and tourism hubs are all vulnerable to the same regional shocks. The energy sector is particularly exposed, with damaged oil and gas facilities potentially taking months or longer to repair. Yet restoring production may prove easi…
(2026-09-01). The Datacenter Backlash Is Bringing the Entire Political Spectrum Together — Against Big Tech Billionaires. portside.org The Datacenter Backlash Is Bringing the Entire Political Spectrum Together — Against Big Tech Billionaires |
(2026-08-31). China launches National Science Popularization Month. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), together with 34 government departments and organizations, launched the 2026 National Science Popularization Month on Tuesday, kicking off a month of exhibitions, hands-on activities and public science programs across China.
(2026-08-31). Northeast China's 'Magnesium Capital' goes global with high-end transformation. ecns.cn Dashiqiao in Liaoning Province, dubbed China's "Magnesium Capital," has pivoted its magnesium industry away from raw material exports toward high-end processed products built on independent core technologies, gaining a foothold in premium global markets.
(2026-09-01). Football power struggle caused FIFA World Cup plan fallout, says Kushner. aljazeera.com Investor Joshua Kushner blames football's 'political dynamics' for FIFA's leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.
(2026-09-01). Nepal flood fury: How greenhouse survived catastrophic floods? Owner narrates tale of 40-year-old house. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As powerful floodwaters swept away vehicles, buildings and belongings along Nepal's Trishuli River, a 40-year-old green house in Nuwakot district remained mostly standing. The house became one of the most striking images of the devastating flash flood on August 26. | For its owner, Prakash, the fact that the house survived was nothing short of a miracle. As the floodwater surrounded the building and reached its upper floors, he feared that the house would collapse.The survival of the green house sparked a lot of discussion on social media, with many people wondering why it remained standing while…
(2026-09-01). Neutralità§t ist keine Feigheit. Sie ist àúberleben. strategic-culture.su Norwegen bezeichnet sich selbst gern als Friedensnation. Als ein Land, das Bràºcken baut, Abkommen aushandelt und auf der Seite des Và∂lkerrechts steht. Doch was geschieht, wenn der Bràºckenbauer zu einem Frontstaat wird — und wenn die Sprache des Friedens durch die Logik des Krieges ersetzt wird? | Im Gesprà§ch mit dem Schweizer Wissenschaftler Pascal Lottaz, auàüerordentlicher Professor an der Università§t Kyoto und einem der profiliertesten Forscher auf dem Gebiet der Neutralità§t in der internationalen Politik, bleibt eine Frage bestehen: Hat Europa eine der wenigen St…
(2026-09-01). One Nation victory in Western Australia underscores working-class discontent. wsws.org This by-election is the first time that the far-right formation has won a seat in an Australian parliament at the direct expense of the Labor Party.
(2026-09-01). Hundreds of workers trapped in flooded tunnels, as Nepal deaths near 1,000. wsws.org Rescue teams from Nepal, India and China are drilling and blasting toward hundreds of workers still trapped underground at hydropower plants, five days after the flood that has killed at least 939 people.
(2026-09-01). Irish minister calls for EU action in banning Israeli settlement trade. aljazeera.com Ireland's defence minister has called on EU member states to take more action to ban trade with Israeli settlements.
(2026-09-01). This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026 |
(2026-09-01). At least 2 dead, more than 20 unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood. wsws.org The flooding was intensified by the burn scar left by last year's 150,000-acre Dragon Bravo Fire, exemplifying the compound disasters made increasingly destructive by climate change.
(2026-08-31). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo to be held in Nanning. ecns.cn The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo will take place from September 17 to 21 in Nanning, Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-01). Bombshell Report Claims Miliband's Clean Power Plan Will Cost £320 Billion. wattsupwiththat.com I find it astonishing that anybody is even thinking of wasting £320 billion, in order to reduce UK emissions by less than 4%.
(2026-09-01). Starbucks workers, on full mobilization, roll out plans for national boycott. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Fed up with four years of Starbucks stalling in bargaining, combined with the firm's setting of an all-time U.S. record for breaking labor laws, Starbucks baristas and their rep, Starbucks Workers United, have decided to call for a nationwide boycott of the monster coffee chain. The decision set no start date for the boycott. The …
(2026-08-31). Hong Kong to open its first robot-run retail stores. ecns.cn Hong Kong is set to open its first robot-run retail stores, with three Galbot Store outlets scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday.
(2026-09-01). New Zealand hospitals in crisis amid surging winter illnesses. wsws.org Emergency Department nurses have declared a "state of emergency," asserting they will no longer remain silent about appalling hospital conditions.
(2026-09-01). What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts. aljazeera.com Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats' progressive-moderate divide to the test.
(2026-09-01). dtic Deputy Minister undertakes working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany. sanews.gov.za dtic Deputy Minister undertakes working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen is taking South Africa's trade and investment agenda to Europe, with a working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany from 31 August to 10 September 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and opening new opportunities for South African businesses. | The visit will focus on expanding trade, attracting investment and deepening industrial cooperation with three important European partners. | In Czechia, Steenhuisen will chair the sixth session of the…
(2026-09-01). China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope. geo.tv People scout for usable materials from debris after flash floods at Trishuli Center in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 1, 2026. — AFPNepal deploys soldiers to recover bodies and prevent disease.Foreigners from more than 30 countries remain missing.Scientists warn Himalayas are…
(2026-09-01). 'Not welcome': How Sweden's far right took over Stockholm Central Station. aljazeera.com The Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.
(2026-08-31). Beijing's commercial rocket Pallas-1 completes maiden flight. ecns.cn Private Chinese launch provider Galactic Energy (Beijing) Space Technology Co. Ltd., commonly known as Galactic Energy, successfully sent its medium-lift Pallas-1 rocket into space on Tuesday.
(2026-09-01). Democracy Now! 2026-09-01 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, September 1, 2026…
(2026-09-01). Another setback for Indians: US mulls to strip H-1B spouses of their jobs | What happens after layoff. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A new proposal by the US government could take away the right to work from thousands of H-4 visa holders, ending a policy that has allowed eligible spouses of H-1B workers to work legal | Another setback for Indians: US mulls to strip H-1B spouses of their jobs | What happens after layoff…
(2026-09-01). The deportation of Brian Morales García: The war on immigrants is a war on the entire working class. wsws.org A construction worker deported despite being a US citizen exposes how immigration repression is preparing the machinery for attacks on workers.
(2026-08-31). China's SOE profits rise 0.6% in Jan-July. ecns.cn China's state-owned and state-controlled (SOEs) reported combined profits of 2.509 trillion yuan ($373 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 0.6% from a year earlier, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday.
(2026-09-01). Volunteers Were the Key to NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep. portside.org Volunteers Were the Key to NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep |
(2026-09-01). America Doesn't Have an AI Problem. It Has a Competitiveness Problem. wattsupwiththat.com AI is no longer just a technology issue. It is an energy issue. It is a permitting issue. It is a transmission issue. It is a manufacturing issue. Increasingly, it is a national security issue.
(2026-09-01). Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings. aljazeera.com The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.
(2026-09-01). Sensible invalidations: striking down France's social media ban for minors. onlineopinion.com.au A French court asserts child rights and parental responsibilities are better guardrails for child social media access than blanket bans.
(2026-09-01). The most critical phase of the Russia-Ukraine war has begun! unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist As the Russia-Ukraine war prepares to enter its fifth year, the conflict has moved beyond the classic attrition battle along the front lines that emerged after the first six months and has entered a new phase marked by the rapid expansion of mutual strategic offensives. The most striking feature of …
(2026-09-01). The goon attack at Kolkata's Jadavpur University—The BJP's war on student dissent. wsws.org A mob of Hindu supremacist thugs allied with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party violently attacked students at Jadavpur University, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on the night of August 19—20.
(2026-09-01). Fetterman Backs Trump's Insulting Comments Berating Opponents of Data Centers. truthout.org Right-leaning Democratic Party Sen. John Fetterman (Pennsylvania) has expressed support for the expansion of data centers, despite bipartisan pushback against their construction. Fetterman's remarks came on Monday following President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social deriding Americans who have organized in opposition to the building of data centers. "The only reason that communities… |
(2026-09-01). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: USS Abraham Lincoln Escorted To Thailand As The Middle East Heats Up. twz.com 
The Navy pulled a cruiser from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group to escort USS Abraham Lincoln into the South China Sea under unclear circumstances.
(2026-08-31). Beijing-Kowloon Railway marks 30 years with 1.77 billion passenger trips recorded. ecns.cn China Railway Group said on Tuesday that the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, a 2,397-km north-south corridor linking Beijing with Shenzhen and onward to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, had logged about 1.77 billion passenger trips in the 30 years since its inauguration on Sept 1, 1996.
(2026-08-31). Injured rescue dogs continue search after mudslide in Xizang's Gyirong. ecns.cn Three rescue dogs have remained involved in search operations after suffering paw abrasions during their rescue efforts at the site of a mudslide in the Gyirong Port area of Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-01). Black Sea attacks put Türkiye's trade, energy, and food security at risk. unitedworldint.com The war between Russia and Ukraine is increasingly spilling into the Black Sea, turning a vital commercial waterway into a zone of growing risk for civilian shipping. For Türkiye, whose trade with both Russia and Ukraine is substantial, the consequences could extend far beyond maritime security. Recent attacks on civilian vessels have already raised alarm …
(2026-09-01). Nepal buries unidentified flood victims as families await answers. aljazeera.com Nepal authorities are burying unidentified flood victims in temporary graves.
(2026-09-01). Poland Boosts Domestic Defence Production as Army Expands. moderndiplomacy.eu Poland is increasingly shifting its defence procurement strategy toward domestic and Central European production as it builds one of Europe's largest armies and seeks to reduce dependence on distant suppliers. The move reflects Warsaw's growing concern over Russia and lessons from the Ukraine war, which exposed the vulnerability of long and heavily concentrated defence supply …
(2026-09-01). Indian-origin man stripped off US citizenship after 15 years of rape conviction. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin man, who had been a US citizen, was stripped off his citizenship following his conviction in rape case. | Gurmeet Singh, 55, a taxi driver, reportedly kidnapped and raped a female passenger at knifepoint in New York in 2011. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of the violent assault in 2014, according to the US Justice Department. | In a statement, the US agency said Singh had concealed his criminal past while applying for US citizenship, which he obtained months after the attack. | In a statement issued by the US Department of Justice on August 31, 2026,…
(2026-09-01). 'Blink of an eye': Penn researchers launch clinical trial for faster form of cancer radiation therapy. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Roughly half of all people with cancer need radiation therapy. It's an effective way to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors, but the treatment can cause side effects and long-term health issues. | The process can also be time-consuming, as it requires people to get small doses of treatment spread out over many appointments for weeks at a time. | Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are now testing a new type of radiation treatment that they hope is both faster and m…
(2026-08-31). China makes major breakthrough in Anhui copper-gold exploration. ecns.cn China has achieved a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration, with the Chating porphyry copper-polymetallic deposit found in Xuancheng, east China's Anhui Province emerging as the largest of its kind in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
(2026-08-31). China's railways handle 954 million passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel rush from July 1 to Aug. 31, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
(2026-09-01). Can Iran's Economy Withstand US Sanctions? moderndiplomacy.eu Iran says it has sufficient foreign currency reserves to withstand growing US economic pressure, as Washington intensifies sanctions aimed at weakening Tehran's economy and forcing it to change its policies. The statement comes amid severe economic pressures, including a record fall in the Iranian rial and very high inflation. Iran Signals Economic Resilience Central Bank …
(2026-09-01). Syria's Exit: How Washington Uses Its Terror List as a Foreign Policy Tool. moderndiplomacy.eu The US State Sponsors of Terrorism designation has always claimed to be a counterterrorism instrument. Syria's removal, after 47 years on the list, confirms what analysts have argued for decades: it is a foreign policy lever, pulled and released according to strategic convenience, not terrorism assessments. Syria was placed on Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism …
(2026-09-01). Life's 'Last Universal Common Ancestor' May Predate Life Itself. portside.org Life's 'Last Universal Common Ancestor' May Predate Life Itself |
(2026-09-01). Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains. aljazeera.com The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.
(2026-08-31). World's longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel project passes 4-km boring milestone. ecns.cn The "Yongzhou" tunnel boring machine (TBM), operating on the Ningbo side of the Jintang undersea tunnel in Zhejiang Province, has completed over 4,000 meters of excavation as of Monday, with less than one kilometer left before reaching the preset mid-sea junction.
(2026-09-01). Case of pro-Trump operative Cerimedo opens Pandora's box of corruption, election interference and drug ties across Latin America. wsws.org Four separate investigations have opened in Bolivia against Cerimedo, who served as President Paz's top adviser, exposing the methods used by Washington to install far-right governments across the hemisphere.
(2026-08-31). China upgrades key Heilongjiang railway to support north-to-south grain shipments. ecns.cn The Youyi-Baoqing Railway in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province officially launched trial operation on Monday, following comprehensive track renewal and station track upgrading works. The renovation has further consolidated the key freight corridor that transports grain from the Sanjiang Plain to domestic markets nationwide.
(2026-09-01). President Ramaphosa appoints head of the Special Investigating Unit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints head of the Special Investigating Unit | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) with effect from today. | In a statement on Monday evening, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa made this appointment in terms of section 3(1)(a) of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act of 1996 (SIU Act), | Lekgetho succeeds Adv Andy Mothibi who exited his position as Head of the SIU on 1 February 2026, to become the National Director of Public Prosecutions. | "Lekgetho was subsequently appointed to act as head of…
(2026-09-01). John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO, replacing Tim Cook after 15 years. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Apple has a new chief executive. John Ternus has taken charge as the company's CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after his 15-year tenure at the top.John Ternus, 51, has spent 25 years at Apple and is best known for leading the company's hardware engineering teams. His appointment comes at a crucial time as Apple looks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence while dealing with supply-chain and geopolitical challenges.John Ternus joined Apple in 2001Ternus joined Apple in 2001 after working as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems. He later moved through several leadership roles bef…
(2026-09-01). DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school. aljazeera.com Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.
(2026-09-01). Philadelphia City Hall art gallery remembers a federal act that put artists to work in the 1970s. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As the nation celebrates Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer, an exhibit in Philadelphia City Hall traces a largely forgotten federal labor act that once funded the work of tens of thousands of artists and academics in the 1970s. |
(2026-09-01). SADC must build its own knowledge to drive industrialisation, says Manamela. sanews.gov.za SADC must build its own knowledge to drive industrialisation, says Manamela | Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that Southern Africa cannot achieve meaningful industrialisation if it continues exporting raw materials, while importing the knowledge, technology and finished products that capture the greatest value. | Speaking at the SADC Vice Chancellors' Meeting at Wits Business School in Johannesburg on Monday, Manamela said universities across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have a critical role to play in building the knowledge and human capabilities required to d…
(2026-09-01). Photographer, filmmaker and translator Eugene Ulman calls for the immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Ukraine's government cannot credibly invoke democracy as the justification for its struggle against Russia while imposing such a sentence on a young journalist for doing his job."
(2026-08-31). China's installed photovoltaic capacity surpasses coal for the first time. ecns.cn China's installed photovoltaic capacity has surpassed coal-fired power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).
(2026-08-31). China-Europe Railway Express southern route from Chengdu launches regular mixed-load freight service. ecns.cn A mixed public-block train of the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu) southern route departs from Chengdu International Railway Port. (Photo: Chengdu International Railway Port)…
(2026-09-01). Two dead and around 15 missing after flash floods hit Grand Canyon. geo.tv Visitors gather at an overlook of the Grand Canyon on August 31, after a deadly flash flood hit the famed national park. — AFP/FileGRAND CANYON VILLAGE: Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after…
(2026-08-31). Hong Kong leads Asia in tech innovation ecosystem rankings: white paper. ecns.cn Hong Kong's technology innovation ecosystem scored 370 points, ranking first in Asia and fifth globally, according to a joint white paper released by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and market intelligence platform CB Insights on Monday.
(2026-09-01). President welcomes R4bn Volkswagen investment in Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za President welcomes R4bn Volkswagen investment in Eastern Cape | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Volkswagen Group Africa's R4 billion investment linked to the introduction of the new Volkswagen Tengo, describing it as a vote of confidence in South Africa's manufacturing capabilities, workers and investment environment. | President Ramaphosa was speaking at Volkswagen Group Africa's 75th anniversary celebration at the company's Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape on Monday evening. | The investment will support the introduction of the Tengo, which will become the third model manufactured at the Kariega plant,…
(2026-08-31). China Southern Cargo opens AI-powered international inbound cargo terminal in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China Southern Cargo has officially opened its new international inbound cargo terminal in Guangzhou, marking the first time the airline has applied artificial intelligence algorithms throughout the entire logistics process at an international cargo terminal.
(2026-09-01). The Roman Space Telescope: The power of science and the bankruptcy of capitalism. wsws.org The extended international effort to probe the history of the universe of which the Roman telescope is a part conflicts directly with the continued existence of the profit motive and the nation-state system.
(2026-09-01). Interest rate rises adding to surging US debt. wsws.org G7 economies have already taken a hit of $16 billion in additional debt financing costs since the war on Iran began and may face $34 billion in extra costs by early next year.
(2026-09-01). Where Have All the Climate Alarmists Gone? 5-Minute Videos PragerU. wattsupwiththat.com After years of dire warnings, the climate panic is quietly fading. World leaders barely mention it, voters rank it near the bottom of their priorities, and even Greta Thunberg has moved on.
(2026-08-31). Ancient Egyptian treasures exhibition in Hong Kong attracts over 670,000 visits. ecns.cn A major exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Hong Kong concluded on Monday after attracting more than 670,000 visits during its nine-month run, according to the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
(2026-09-01). UK press demand Burnham delivers a war budget targeting Russia. wsws.org The message is that Burnham and Healey must fund war preparations and impose the savage austerity required, or stand aside and make way for forces prepared to carry it through.
(2026-09-01). Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours. aljazeera.com Damascus' Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its streets without traffic.
(2026-09-01). Strategic Frameworks for ASEAN's Transition to Low-Carbon Economy. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As Southeast Asian countries attempt to adopt sustainable practices to meet energy demands and cut back on emissions, hydrogen energy presents itself as a potential game-changer. No longer seen as remote and impossible, hydrogen appears as a real alternative in the current discussion on energy and as a realistic multilateral reaction …
(2026-09-01). Trump's Iran war supercharged EV sales everywhere except the U.S. juancole.com By Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | — | ( The Iran conflict caused
(2026-09-01). On the international class struggle and the building of the IWA-RFC. wsws.org We are publishing here the fourth of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 2—7, 2026.
(2026-09-01). Trump administration advances plan to open national forests to development. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration is proposing to rescind the "roadless rule," a 25-year-old policy that bars development like road construction and logging on nearly 45 million acres of national forest land, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday. In a press release, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the rule has led to overgrown and diseased forests …
(2026-09-01). Australia's energy transition: how's it going? onlineopinion.com.au The politicians say the energy transition is going great, but numbers don't lie.
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(2026-09-01). China-Nepal flood is a warning from a warming planet. peoplesworld.org 
The speed at which a glacier can become a disaster was revealed high in the Himalayas last week, at an elevation of roughly 5,200 meters (17,000 feet), when a glacier near the China-Nepal border fractured, unleashing a cascade of rock and ice. But what began as an ice avalanche soon became a high-speed debris flow …
(2026-09-01). Competing Bradley Fighting Vehicle Replacement Prototypes Delivered To The U.S. Army. twz.com 
(2026-08-31). In Numbers: China's photovoltaic power capacity overtakes coal-fired power for first time. ecns.cn China's installed photovoltaic (PV) power capacity surpassed coal-fired power capacity for the first time, making PV the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration said Tuesday. | China's installed PV power capacity reached 1.286 billion kilowatts at the end of July, according to the administration.
(2026-09-01). Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps. aljazeera.com After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.
(2026-09-01). New Zealand tribunal rejects all 40 Khalistan-linked refugee claims in 2025-26. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: New Zealand's Immigration and Protection Tribunal has rejected all 40 published asylum cases linked to Khalistan that it decided in 2025 and 2026, a sharp change from the two claims it accepted in 2024.A review of publicly available tribunal decisions found that 15 such cases were decided in 2025, followed by another 25 so far in 2026. None of the applicants in these cases were granted refugee recognition.
(2026-09-01). Google Maps renames 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' faster than U.S. government. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-01). LIVE: Transfer deadline day — Barcelona sign Jesus from Arsenal. aljazeera.com Live updates and news from all signings as Premier League targets Alvarez, Balogun and Gakpo are expected to move.
(2026-09-01). Laws that changed history: honouring 70 Years of women's struggle. sanews.gov.za Laws that changed history: honouring 70 Years of women's struggle | By Nomonde Mnukwa ⚪ "An unjust law is no law at all," this is a famous maxim attributed to St. Augustine; one of the most influential philosophers in history. It was also repeated by a well-known civil rights movement leader and activist Martin Luther King Jr who even took it further to say people have a moral responsibility to non-violently disobey unjust laws as they go against human dignity and fairness. | These words ring true to the events of 9 August 1956 where more than 20 000 women publicly declared that they would not be treated like…
(2026-08-31). South Korean police reveal identity of suspect in murder of Chinese graduate student. ecns.cn South Korean police on Tuesday released the personal details and photo of a suspect accused of murdering a female Chinese graduate student in Gyeongsan earlier this month.
(2026-08-31). Traveling through history in Tibetan culture: Cambodian student discovers different side of China. ecns.cn Chhom Leakshmy, a student from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, visited Qinghai for the first time. At the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, she explored traditional costumes, exquisite paintings and distinctive silk textiles, gaining a closer look at the rich and unique Tibetan culture.
(2026-09-01). Navy Sounds Like It Now Wants The Air Combat Drone It Notoriously Passed Over A Decade Ago. twz.com A carrier drone with a heavy weapons capacity, long reach, and the ability to operate in heavily contested airspace is just what the junked X-47B was designed to offer.
(2026-09-01). US pushes critical minerals agenda in Cook Islands with Penrhyn 'lifeline'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The United States and New Zealand will co-fund a new "lifeline" port with the Cook Islands on Penrhyn Atoll — a former US military base. The US says it will commit US$50 million, while New Zealand will contribute US$10 million. The US Deputy State Secretary, Christopher…
(2001-09-26). FM Dar, Iranian counterpart reaffirm importance of continued engagement. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Bishkek ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting on Tuesday, where the two sides reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | FM Dar arrived alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Kyrgyz capital for a three-day official visit to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting and the SCO Plus Summit, besides assuming Pakistan's chairmanship of the council for 2026-27 | The two foreign ministers exch…
(2026-09-01). Indian national among 12 killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian citizen and 11 others were killed in Russian overnight air attacks on Ukraine's Kyiv and the surrounding region as the war escalated, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday.Russian forces launched missiles and drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, with explosions heard across the Ukrainian capital. It was the sixth straight day of Russian attacks on Kyiv. | Ukrainian officials said residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in the strikes. Emergency teams were also called to several locations to put out fires. Air-raid alerts were…
(2026-09-01). Sri Lanka: Tepid Progress on Justice for Past Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A police officer stands guard in front of the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, July 26, 2025. | © 2025 CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE/EPA/Shutterstock | The Sri Lankan government's prosecution of past grave abuses has lagged, raising concerns for future progress.Many cases of forced disappearance, torture, and killing remain stalled, while families of victims and human rights defenders face threats and intimidation. The Dissanayake government should jumpstart its efforts to obtain genuine accountability for decades of impunity, while the UN high commissioner for human rights an…
(2026-09-01). Russia Escalates Air Strikes on Kyiv as Peace Efforts Continue. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian air attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region have entered their sixth consecutive day, killing nine people and injuring more than a dozen, according to Ukrainian authorities. The latest strikes have intensified pressure on Ukraine's capital as Moscow continues attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, border crossings and logistical facilities. Deadly Strikes Hit Kyiv Region Eight …
(2026-09-01). Conservative Democrats Offer Amendment to Outdo GOP's Condemnation of DSA. truthout.org A group of conservative Democrats in the House tried to one-up Republicans this week with a competing piece of legislation aimed at condemning the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and socialism in "all its forms," after the GOP proposed an anti-socialist resolution that called for the passage of their marquee voter suppression legislation. Last week, Republican Rep. |
(2026-09-01). Can Malaysia Safely Return Myanmar Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict? moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia is preparing to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar refugees on September 29 under a programme the government describes as voluntary. The move comes amid growing tensions over the presence of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously saying Myanmar had agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees. Malaysia's Repatriation Plan The Malaysian government says …
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(2026-09-01). Polémica reforma de seguridad nacional del gobierno chileno. radiohc.cu Fuertes críticas ha generado en Chile la nueva reforma de seguridad para combatir el crimen organizado que impulsa el gobierno del presidente José Antonio Kast, y que ha sido calificada de extrema e irresponsable. | El rechazo, incluso en las filas del oficialismo, ha llevado a que el gobierno retire la urgencia legislativa en el Congreso, para como reclamaron muchos legisladores llevar a cabo un amplio debate. | El proyecto gubernamental pretende crear un nuevo estado de excepción constitucional, con fuertes restricciones a civiles y controles de desplazamiento y reunión, un ataque a los derechos de los ciudadan…
(2026-09-01). Irán amenaza con atacar origen de cualquier agresión estadounidense. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor de las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán advirtió hoy que atacará el origen de cualquier agresión contra su territorio, independientemente del lugar desde donde sea lanzada, en medio de una nueva escalada con Estados Unidos. | En un comunicado conjunto con el Cuartel General Central Khatam al-Anbiya, la institución militar acusó a Washington de utilizar territorio, espacio aéreo e instalaciones de algunos países de la región para llevar a cabo ataques contra objetivos iraníes. | Teherán afirmó que respeta la soberanía de los Estados vecinos, pero advirtió que no tolerará nuevas agresiones y que cualquier at…
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(2026-08-31). SC rejects second plea for early hearing of Imran's hospital transfer contempt case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday rejected a second application seeking an early hearing of a contempt of court petition filed by Dr Uzma Khanum, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, over the alleged non-implementation of an order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | According to official sources, the second application was rejected, while the contempt petition remains fixed for hearing on September 16. | The sources said cases were fixed for hearing according to their turn under the court's policy, with 94 contempt petitions already pending. They added that Uzma's r…
(2026-08-31). Who Ran The WNBA This Week: Angel Reese Owns The Glass, Clark Mitchell Make History Dallas Gets In. newsone.com 
Source: Michael Reaves / Getty | The WNBA has officially hit pause, but not before Week 14 gave us one more loaded stretch of basketball. With the league beginning a 16-day break for the FIBA World Cup, every team has now played 40 games and has just four remaining when action resumes September 17. More importantly, all eight playoff spots are officially spoken for. | That means the final week of the regular season will be almost entirely about positioning. Minnesota still owns the league's best record at 31-9, but Golden State sits only two games back. Atlanta and Indiana are tied at 26-14, while Dallas, New…
(2026-08-31). Peters blasts Solomon Islands cabinet ministers for move against PM Wale. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has blasted Solomon Islands cabinet ministers who moved against their leader on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has been forced home to deal with a motion of no confidence from his…
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