(2026-09-17). US House passes Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 per cent tariffs on India, China | How New Delhi will be impacted. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India is facing a fresh tariff threat from the Donald Trump administration after the US House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging sanctions bill targeting Russia's officials and ke | US House passes Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 per cent tariffs on India, China | How New Delhi will be impacted…
(2026-09-17). Headlines for September 17, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Declines to Join Saudi Attacks on Yemen After Secretly Meeting With Houthis, Trump on Iran: "Hopefully We Are Towards the End of the War", Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Iran War Drives Inflation, Oil Prices Dip Slightly From 4-Month Highs as Saudi Arabia Offers Additional Oil Shipments, Palestinian-American Journalist Naqaa Hamed Arrested by Israeli Authorities, Palestinians in Gaza Hold Funerals for People Killed in Building Collapse, Democratic Rep. Meeks Refuses to Clear Trump's $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Interfaith Coalition Unveils 330-foo…
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.
2026-09-15: Norman Finkelstein Reveals Shocking Discoveries While Researching History of Israel's Gaza Obsession
Norman Finkelstein has been telling the truth about Gaza longer than anyone else in academia. Naturally the media have dismissed him as an antisemite or ignored him completely.
Norman Finkelstein received his doctorate from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His books have been translated into some sixty foreign editions. They include The Holocaust Industry, What Gandhi Says, and I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It. A 2020 study ranked Finkelstein the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.
Norman Finkelstein's new book is Gaza's Gravediggers
2026-09-14: Visiting America's First Gaza Holocaust Memorial
Ashley visits a Gaza Holocaust memorial installation honoring more than 18,500 Palestinian children ki*led in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and July 2025. Created by artist Phil Buehler, the installation stretches across four panels, inviting visitors to read the names of the children and the places where they were ki*lled.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Israeli minister vows to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over award-winning Gaza documentary
Israel's culture minister has vowed to revoke the citizenship of two Israeli filmmakers after their documentary on the Gaza war won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Satellite images reveal extensive damage to key Saudi oil pipeline as supply fears mount
Satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline following reported drone strikes, as industry sources warn that a prolonged shutdown could put up to 4% of global oil supplies at risk.
counterpunch.org (2026-09-14). Under the Stars in Old New Mexico: the Growing Resistance to Uranium Mining
In New Mexico, resistance to Trump's demand to resume uranium mining appears to be growing, from local protests against mines, mining-permit proposals and a processing mill in Utah, to statewide and congressional action.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). IRGC downs another advanced MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has intercepted and destroyed another advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-15). No talks until Iran's conditions are met: SNSC chief
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that mixed signals from the US president should not distract anyone from the new realities around oil and the straits, adding that there will be no negotiations until Tehran's conditions are met.
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
(2026-09-17). Protests and strikes erupt against skyrocketing energy costs driven by US war against Iran. wsws.org Mass protests and strikes have erupted in countries around the globe against the devastating increase in energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-09-17). Pentagon Iran War Report Admits To Worst Drubbing Since Vietnam. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment The Department of Defense report on the Israeli-US war on Iran admits that it has been costly, has seen extensive destruction of US facilities in the Middle East, and has run down Pentagon munitions. Since it is being issued by a department headed by notorious liar and braggart Pete Hegseth, it is hard …
(2026-09-17). Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.— ReutersHouthi attacks extend Iran's reach in 7-month-old war.Trump to…
(2026-09-17). UN chief to visit Pakistan 'soon', hails Islamabad's role in US-Iran mediation. tribune.com.pk 1723542595-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(74)1723542595-0.jpg)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced that he would visit Pakistan "soon," highlighting the country's pivotal role as one of the two key mediators working to resolve the ongoing US-Iran conflict. | Speaking during his final press conference ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly high-level week, the UN chief strongly advocated for a return to dialogue to bring a peaceful end to the war. | Guterres' visit, at the invitation of the government of Pakistan, is expected to take place next month. | Responding to a question about the possibility of peace talks between the US and Iran at the UN, t…
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Israeli Authorities Threaten to Strip Citizenship from "NAZA" Filmmakers documenting Gaza Genocide. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The Yuval Abraham-Rachel Szor documentary
(2026-09-17). Yes, Pink, Supporting Genocide Should Be Lonely — The Macklemore Scandal Just Got Worse. scheerpost.com Lee Camp Substack By now you probably know what's happened to the musician Macklemore. The short rundown is: He was on a massive tour, opening for Ed Sheeran, and the decision was made to pull him from the tour because he's outspoken about supporting the Palestinian people during his performances. (One of his most popular songs is Hind's Hall about …
(2026-09-17). Rapper Macklemore Dropped from Ed Sheeran's Tour for Supporting Palestine, Following Orders from Pro-Israel Businessman. orinocotribune.com Renowned US rapper and activist Macklemore has officially been dropped from the remaining North American dates of British singer Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour. The decision follows an intense week of pressure from business executives and stadium owners, who were angered by the artist's statements condemning the genocide in Palestine. The conflict escalated following Macklemore's performances …
(2026-09-17). children ensnared in a slow genocide. electronicintifada.net Ameer's life was cut short by a soldier's bullet and Israeli impunity.
(2026-09-17). 7,000 Supply Containers Bound for Cuba Remain Stranded, Foreign Minister Reports. orinocotribune.com The foreign minister of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, has reiterated that 7,000 containers loaded with food and medicine destined for the island remain halted at various ports around the world due to military and economic threat and pressure from the US empire on international shipping companies. "To their long-standing energy siege that is causing devastating humanitarian …
(2026-09-17). Cuban Men's Volleyball Team Secures Spot in World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic 3—0 today to win the bronze medal at the Men's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship and secure the final qualifying spot for the 2027 World Championship. | At the Avenir Centre, the Cubans dominated the match with set scores of 25-22, 25-19, and 26-24, authoritatively closing out a tournament in which they had already defeated the Dominicans by the same scoreline during the group stage. | The victory also tasted like redemption following yesterday's setback against Canada, who shut out the Cubans 3-0 in the semifinals and advanced…
(2026-09-17). En Cienfuegos sesionará Foro de Negocios del Turismo. radiohc.cu El Foro de Negocios del Turismo "La Perla del Sur, un destino de oportunidades" tendrá lugar en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos entre los próximos días 9 y 10 de octubre, en el Palacio de Valle, patrimonio en esta ciudad del centro y sur. | La finalidad es promover la cartera de oportunidades de inversiones en el sector turístico e identificar nuevos negocios, con la participación del Sector No Estatal y los cubanos residentes en el exterior. | Asimismo, estimularán el empleo de fuentes renovables de energía, la transformación digital y la industria cultural. | El Foro es auspiciado por los ministerios del Turismo…
(2026-09-17). Presidente de Cuba anuncia nuevo programa radial. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, anunció este miércoles el estreno del programa Criterio compartido, que conducirá junto a la periodista Bárbara Betancourt, en la emisora Radio Rebelde. | El primer mandatario llegó alrededor de las 07: 00, hora local, a los estudios de la estación radial y, ante los micrófonos del primer y mayor informativo de la radio cubana, dio a conocer la nueva producción. | Durante su recorrido por la planta fundada en 1958 en las montañas de la Sierra Maestra, el jefe de Estado conoció las rutinas productivas del medio e intercambió con el colectivo de la revista Haciendo Radio.
(2026-09-17). Lula: Los cubanos no merecen lo que están pasando. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. | "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el primer mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto con líderes evangélicos, según reportó Brasil 247. | Lula vinculó su reflexión con la situación internacional y cuestionó la ausencia de un liderazgo que pueda ser considerado humanista en el escenario mundial. | "El mundo no tiene hoy un liderazgo que podamos llamar humanist…
(2026-09-17). Solidaridad con Cuba en Rusia en el centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La Biblioteca Pública Estatal Científica y Técnica de Rusia (BPECT) celebró este miércoles un acto de solidaridad con Cuba, entre las actividades por el centenario de Fidel Castro. | Al acto, organizado por la entidad sede, la Sociedad Rusa de Amistad con Cuba (SRAC) y el Centro para la cooperación y el Desarrollo Humanitario Internacional, asistieron miembros de la legación diplomática cubana en Moscú, y amigos de la solidaridad, según constató Prensa Latina. | El vicepresidente de la SRAC, Nikolai Manuilov, inauguró el encuentro y cedió la palabra al Académico Titular de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba, y nieto…
(2026-09-17). Exposición colectiva "Visiones compartidas" , un diálogo entre la fotografía de Roberto Chile y la plástica cubana contemporánea. radiohc.cu 
En el marco de la Jornada dedicada al insigne Historiador Eusebio Leal Spengler, quedó inaugurada el pasado 11 de septiembre, en la Casa del Benemérito de las Américas Benito Juárez -sita en Obra Pía entre Mercaderes y Oficio-, la exposición colectiva Visiones Compartidas. La muestra, que se extenderá hasta el 20 de octubre, Día de la Cultura Nacional, constituye un puente entre dos mundos: el instante capturado por el fotógrafo y documentalista Roberto Chile, Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí 2019, y la creatividad de once grandes artistas cubanos contemporáneos que reinterpretan esas imágenes desde sus p…
(2026-09-17). The Horizon: Barbarism or the Leap Beyond Value. orinocotribune.com By Fabio Vighi — Sep 7, 2026 We are living in the ghost hours of a civilization that is dying but refuses to lie down. For nearly two decades, the global financial priesthood has sustained a collective fiction based on monetary methadone. When the gears of global accumulation ground to a violent halt in 2008, …
(2026-09-17). Saturday 9/26: Fly 100 Kites for Palestine! indybay.org Chrissy Field, San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). Over 792,000 Tons of Debris Processed in La Guaira. orinocotribune.com Engineer Kit Miyamoto highlighted the strong work ethic of the Venezuelan teams. Venezuela's Public Works Minister Juan José Ramírez announced that, as part of the Dignified and Safe Clearing Plan (Plan Despeje Digno y Seguro), the Sectoral Vice-Presidency of Public Works and Services held a working meeting with the international organization Miyamoto to coordinate technical …
(2026-09-17). US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade 'highly effective'. aljazeera.com The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'highly effective'.
(2026-09-17). SCO Digital Economy Forum explores new frontiers in digital economy cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum opened in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, business leaders and experts to discuss ways to deepen digital cooperation.
(2026-09-17). New Russia sanctions amid war risk even higher gas prices. responsiblestatecraft.org The House voted Thursday to pass legislation that would place a new set of sanctions on Russia, drawing significant Democratic support despite opposition from party leadership.The bill, first introduced by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in 2025, was previously
(2026-09-17). Guangdong rolls out action plan to upgrade its Lingnan-style fashion industry. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangdong Fashion Week-Autumn Session opened in Panyu, Guangzhou and the Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Guangdong's Garment Industry (2026-2028) was released both on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). When War Silences the Press: Inside Iran's Media Crackdown. thinktank.pk The war between Iran and the United States is being fought on more than missile ranges, military bases and strategic infrastructure. It is also being fought over information. Inside Iran, journalists are operating in an environment where reporting on the conflict can carry legal, political and personal risks, while internet restrictions and surveillance make independent …
(2026-09-17). AIPAC's Network Has Already Spent $67.2 Million to Shape the Midterm Elections. progressivehub.net DEREK SEIDMAN | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-09-17). Hong Kong to target breakthroughs in core tech. ecns.cn Hong Kong will step up efforts to develop into an international innovation and technology center, targeting breakthroughs in core technologies such as artificial intelligence and life sciences, with the push backed by modern finance, expanded public research platforms and closer collaboration with the Chinese mainland.
(2026-09-17). KSE-100 stages strong rebound, gains 1,284 points. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a mid-session recovery on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index rose 1,284.36 points, or 0.76%, to 169,306.16 by early afternoon. | The market opened higher after Wednesday's 1,370-point decline and extended gains through the morning. The index touched an intra-day high of 169,576.52 before easing slightly, with the session low at 168,222.91. The previous close was 168,021.80. Volume on the benchmark stood at 73.87 million shares, with traded value of Rs6.96 billion. Market status remained open. | Buying was concentrated in commercial banks, cement, oil and gas exploration…
(2026-09-17). UK's Burnham, Canada's Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation. aljazeera.com UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
(2026-09-17). Xiamen, Singapore cooperate to offer more convenience for Qinghai travelers. ecns.cn Xiamen Airlines partnered with Singapore Changi Airport to hold a tourism promotion event in Xining, Qinghai Province, on Wednesday, launching customized transit travel solutions for Qinghai travelers.
(2026-09-17). How to Choose a Commercial Roof Repair Contractor in Austin in 2026: A Building Owner's Guide. moguldom.com A commercial roof-repair bid should describe the building below the roof as clearly as the membrane above it. Tenant access, equipment shutdowns, water-sensitive inventory, delivery hours, fire routes, and noise limits can change which contractor is practical. TL;DR The right contractor is not simply the business with the lowest total or longest material warranty. It …
(2026-09-17). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-17). What a "Temporary Removal" of Negro Bar, Sacramento County means to CA Gold Rush Heritage. indybay.org Restoring the authentic 1854 Negro Bar townsite and recognizing the regions early leaders such as Sacramento County's first Board Chair, who operated the Negro Bar Hotel and Store and supported the largest Chinatown, Gaam Saan, outside of San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-17). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-17). Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028. indybay.org Antidote to demagogues and corporate militarists…
(2026-09-17). National Lawyers Guild calls on Ukrainian court to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The 15-year sentence "cannot be reconciled with Ukraine's binding legal obligations," the Guild's president writes, and for a chronically ill prisoner "risks becoming, in effect, a sentence of death."
(2026-09-17). Australian Capital Territory educators reject Labor's pay offer. wsws.org The decision, taken at a union members' meeting on September 11, raises the possibility of further stoppages, following an earlier 24-hour strike.
(2026-09-17). Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind. aljazeera.com Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
(2026-09-17). US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly in New York. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department said on Wednesday that it would extend visa sanctions denying entry to members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA), days before the UN General Assembly convenes in New York. | The State Department said it reported to Congress that the PLO and PA had again failed to meet commitments under US laws, citing actions at international organisations including "taking actions to internationalise the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict including through the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ)." | It also c…
(2026-09-17). BRICS After New Delhi: What Does India Gain. infobrics.org As the 18th BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi, the expanded 11-member grouping managed to produce a joint declaration despite sharp differences among its members…
(2026-09-17). Israeli Forces Abduct Press TV Reporter Naqqa Hamed Near Bethlehem. orinocotribune.com Israeli forces have abducted Press TV correspondent Naqqa Hamed at a military checkpoint near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. 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 …
(2026-09-17). China opens trade shortcut to SE Asia. ecns.cn China opened a vital waterway on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwestern areas a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, as the country moves to further strengthen its trade relations with regional neighbors, particularly those in Southeast Asia.
(2026-09-17). "Fast Food Nation," Mystery Meat & Trump's Dismantling of U.S. Food Safety System: Eric Schlosser. democracynow.org 
Amid growing concerns over food safety in the United States, President Donald Trump last month authorized the duty-free importation of 660 million pounds of cheap beef trimmings that will get mixed in with other cuts to make ground beef. Imported beef and pork were once labeled with their country of origin, but Congress voted in 2015 to end that requirement, so customers at the grocery store will have no way to identify this "mystery meat," which is coming mostly from Brazil. President Trump's proclamation in August came just a day after he met in the White House with Joesley Batista, whose fami…
(2026-09-17). Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
(2026-09-17). Sri Lankan president addresses public rallies: A bid to stem falling popular support. wsws.org Like all capitalist governments around the world, the ruling JVP/NPP, as it imposes austerity measures on working people, is now preparing the repressive apparatus to suppress the inevitable popular opposition.
(2026-09-17). 4 measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania; zero in the federal count. wsws.org Pennsylvania has confirmed four measles-associated deaths in four weeks. The CDC lists zero for 2026, after changing the rule by which deaths are counted.
(2026-09-17). Pakistan remains committed to Makkah accord, but operational details cannot be disclosed: FO. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday declined to disclose operational details of Pakistan's commitments under the Makkah Accord, saying "operational confidentiality" required discretion over when and how any response would be carried out. | "Pakistan is committed to the intent and spirit of implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) and the Makkah Accord. However, details regarding when and how, where, what force would be used, against which objectives, and through which means cannot be disclosed at this stage. Operational confidentiality requires some discretion at this time," said FO spokesper…
(2026-09-17). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 4th Congressional District race between U.S. Rep. Chris Smith and Rachel Peace. whyy.org In the Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 4th Congressional District seat, which represents parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties, from who's running and what's at stake to where the candidates stand on key issues and beyond. | What's at stake in the race for the 4th Congressional Dist…
(2026-09-17). BRICS Summit and strikes against the dominance of the US dollar. unitedworldint.com The 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12—13 has concluded. UWI author, historian, and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was live guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal to assess the Summit. We are sharing Mehmet Perinàßek's answers to the questions on the broadcast with our readers. Hormuz and BRICS What came out …
(2026-09-17). craqdi due to the changes in the native and autonomous left. indybay.org Given all that has happened, and as a countermeasure to NATO's negotiating policies with the industrial manufacturers that intimidate | We emphatically say no to these acts of political impurity…
(2026-09-17). Lessons from the struggle at Kelvion in Thuringia: IG Metall and Left Party organize a sellout. wsws.org What IG Metall union is touting as a "historic victory" is the beginning of the end for the factory in Wilchwitz.
(2026-09-17). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-17). Guangzhou's trade with ASEAN tops $20.5 billion in first eight months. ecns.cn With the upgrading of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and the signing and implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), bilateral trade and investment cooperation has continued to deepen.
(2026-09-17). 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…
(2026-09-17). Facing Outraged Residents, Flock Got Help From Group That Uses AI to Rally Public Support. theintercept.com 
Beset by critics in Knoxville, Flock partnered with a nonprofit accused of "astroturfing" for a campaign to generate support for its surveillance cameras.
(2026-09-17). China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia. ecns.cn China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.
(2026-09-17). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). Striking AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians Perform In Robin Williams Meadow In Golden Gate Park. indybay.org Striking AFM 6 opera musicians were forced on strike after concession demands by the management of the opera. They preformed at Robin Williams Meadow after the Opera In The Park was cancelled by management because of the strike they caused.
(2026-09-17). Jemima Goldsmith shares cherished moments from wedding with O'Reilly. geo.tv Jemima Goldsmith and Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly pose for a photo on their wedding day. — @Khanjemima/InstagramJemima Goldsmith has shared photographs capturing moments from her wedding to Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly, offering a glimpse…
(2026-09-17). Pakistan Survive Thailand Challenge in Rain-Shortened Quarter-Final. thinktank.pk Pakistan women secured a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Thailand in the second quarter-final of the Asian Games Women's Cricket competition at Korogi Athletic Park on Thursday. The rain-affected match was reduced to an 11-over contest, with Thailand posting 91 for four after Pakistan opted to field first. Pakistan then chased down the revised target of 92 in 10.4 overs, …
(2026-09-17). US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly. aljazeera.com Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
(2026-09-17). BRICS: A Strategic Balancing Act or a Trojan Horse. infobrics.org Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. has called India a "Trojan Horse." The author finds that too simple: India is not a Western tool or a Western foe. The test for BRICS is whether members can trust each other enough to turn size into a shared order—not whether India must pick a camp…
(2026-09-17). The "Pro-Human Assembly" on AI: Sanders and the trade union bureaucracy join hands with the fascist right. wsws.org Bernie Sanders, Liz Shuler and Randi Weingarten shared a platform with Steve Bannon and January 6 rally organizer Amy Kremer at an event that marks the emergence of am alliance between the Democratic "left," the union bureaucracy and the fascist right.
(2026-09-17). Pakistan down Thailand to reach Asian Games semis. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan women held their nerve to beat Thailand women by three wickets in a tense second quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nisshin on Thursday. | Pakistan chased the 92-run target with two balls remaining after losing seven wickets in the process. | Thailand, sent in to bat, posted 91 for four from their allotted 11 overs, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scoring 49 from 38 balls. | Fatima Sana spearheaded Pakistan bowling with 2-22 from three overs, while Nashra Sandhu took 1-19 as the game had been reduced to 11 overs a side due to delayed start because of rain. | Pakistan made a brisk start to the chase,…
(2026-09-17). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-17). "Call It Evil" : Philosopher Susan Neiman on Why Moral Clarity Matters in the Trump Era. democracynow.org 
We speak with moral philosopher Susan Neiman, author of the new book Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era. Neiman argues that evil — far from being an outdated religious concept — is a vital way to understand how injustice works in the world. The Trump administration's abusive policies have been aided by a general reluctance to call them out as evil, part of how people are "brainwashed … by the idea that morality is for losers, suckers, fools," she says. | "People worry that it's polarizing, that it's demonizing, and by that worry, we leave the strongest weap…
(2026-09-17). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco | TSK Room…
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-17). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-17). 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:…
(2026-09-17). Prince William is Wrong, the Independent, Sweeping Climate Action Will Only Harm People. wattsupwiththat.com Prince William is behind the curve when it comes to climate change, which seems to be collapsing as a popular cause even among true believers. He is also very misinformed, most likely by the biased media, about the history of European and global wildfire occurrences. Setting yet another deadline for climate action, like the dozens of deadlines that have gone by before with no ill consequences, will not make people believe more urgently that a climate cataclysm is in the offing or that radical changes in their lifestyles are justified.
(2026-09-17). 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…
(2026-09-17). Israeli Arms Industry's Integration With Britain's Military. scheerpost.com John McEvoy Declassified UK Ed Miliband's decision to leave the military relationship with Israel intact raises serious concerns about Britain's compliance with international law. writes John McEvoy. Just days before Ed Miliband announced trade sanctions on Israeli settlements this month, more than 300 British soldiers participated in a "landmark" training exercise facilitated by Israel's largest arms …
(2026-09-17). Who is Shehzad Bhatti? MHA declares his networks terrorist outfit under UAPA. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Union government on Wednesday designated Shahzad Bhatti's network a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued a gazette notification declaring the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | "Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN)' is an organisation whose objective is to involve gullible youth and local criminals to smuggle arms, explosives, and narcotics from across the border, and through terrorist activities, pose a serious threat to the democratic system, co…
(2026-09-17). Pinglu Canal opens to navigation, creating two-way river-sea freight corridor. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially opened to navigation on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Did the San Francisco Opera violate its Coronavirus PPP loan agreements? indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians On Strike!
(2026-09-17). SC grants bail to Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha pending IHC decision. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday granted bail to Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, saying the relief was being granted pending the final decision in the case before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). | Imaan, a rights activist and lawyer, and Chattha, an advocate, were in January 2026 handed a combined 17-year sentence on multiple charges linked to controversial social media posts that the prosecution argued amounted to an anti-state narrative under cybercrime laws. Imaan and Chattha had filed applications for suspension of their sentences in January. | In today's hearing, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afgh…
(2026-09-17). Australia's short-term politics are failing our future. independentaustralia.net 
Political short-termism is undermining our future, as growing challenges demand courageous, integrated long-term planning.
(2026-09-17). Trump Took Control of Another Country's Oil Fortune. Where the Hell Is the Money? portside.org Trump Took Control of Another Country's Oil Fortune. Where the Hell Is the Money? |
(2026-09-17). Morocco's 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement. aljazeera.com Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
(2026-09-17). Trump says Canada becoming EU 'associate member' could be 'hostile act'. aljazeera.com The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
(2026-09-17). Deregulation, Not Data Centers, Broke the Grid. portside.org Deregulation, Not Data Centers, Broke the Grid |
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). Smithsonian secretary steps down as Trump attacks persist. wsws.org After more than a year of sustained attacks by the Trump administration, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, has announced he will step down by the end of the year.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). 20 years on, Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays key role in global security dialogue. ecns.cn Experts and officials from more than100 countries have widely acknowledged the pivotal role of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which officially opened in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). U.S. scholar calls on dialogue for governance of differences in emerging technologies. ecns.cn At the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, David Santoro, president and CEO of the Pacific Forum, called on the United States and China to engage in dialogue and establish mechanisms to better jointly govern emerging technologies. (Zhang Dongfang, Diao Wei, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie)…
(2026-09-17). Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project. aljazeera.com The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
(2026-09-17). Hainan in south China allocates $2.7 million in disaster relief funds amid heavy rains. ecns.cn Heavy to torrential rains have recently hit the southeastern part of Hainan in South China under the combined influence of a tropical depression over the South China Sea and cold air, with some townships experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall.
(2026-09-17). Sydney cannot revive nightlife while policing it into the ground. independentaustralia.net 
Heavy-handed drug policing is undermining Sydney's nightlife while doing little to tackle organised crime.
(2026-09-17). Fed raises interest rate for first time in 3 years. wsws.org The decision was largely forced on the Fed by the financial markets, which had priced in a 90 percent probability of an increase.
(2026-09-17). Thousands successfully confront Carney's capitalists. mronline.org 
"Capitalism can't be fixed, billionaires shouldn't exist" was among the chants taken up by more than 2,000 protesters who marched on Mark Carney's CEO Summit Monday night.
(2026-09-17). Berlin secret unit arms Kiev as German economy pays the price. infobrics.org AfD performs strongly and BSW enters the Saxony-Anhalt legislature.
(2026-09-17). Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays important role in promoting multilateralism: Malaysian military official. ecns.cn The Beijing Xiangshan Forum advances multilateralism by bringing global disputes to the table, helping countries properly manage differences while safeguarding common interests, said Shafdean Lutfi Ruslan, senior director of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), in an interview with China News Service, during the forum. (Diao Wei, Zhang Dongfang, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie, Lin Qiochu)…
(2026-09-17). Boston Globe Praised Harvard for Suppressing Free Speech to Save It. scheerpost.com Jim Naureckas FAIR The Boston Globe (9/13/26) ran an article contrasting two Boston-area universities' approaches to campus free speech. Penned by higher education reporter Mike Damiano, the piece reads like an installment of Highlights for Children's didactic "Goofus and Gallant" feature, with one school clearly doing it right while the other is letting down the cause of free …
(2026-09-17). What are the world's biggest AI companies and how much are they worth? aljazeera.com From Nvidia and OpenAI to Anthropic and xAI, we break down the companies driving the AI boom and how much they're worth.
(2026-09-17). Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions. aljazeera.com AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
(2026-09-17). Usman's horse Eden Du Veret makes historic Asian Games landing. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's star eventer Usman Khan and his horse Eden Du Veret have landed in Narita, Japan, safely to feature in the 20th Asian Games eventing event. | This is the fourth successive time that Usman has qualified for the quadrennial event. However on previous three occasions he could not proceed due to financial issues. | "Yes, we have safely landed and will begin our journey on September 20," Usman told this correspondent. | Usman and his horse underwent a 70-day quarantine, 60 days in France and last ten-day pre-export mandatory quarantine in Germany before they flew to Japan. | Eden Du Veret is the FEI name…
(2026-09-17). 3 ferry disasters claim about 250 lives across the Asia-Pacific. wsws.org The tragedies expose the deadly class divide in inter-island transport, where workers and the poor risk their lives aboard ageing ferries operated for private profit.
(2026-09-17). Universal Beijing Resort marks fifth anniversary with two new attractions. ecns.cn Universal Beijing Resort is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary with two new attractions, including Asia's first indoor Fast & Furious ride and a new nighttime spectacular at the Lagoon.
(2026-09-17). Is Europe Taking Over the Superpower Crown From the US? thinktank.pk For decades, the United States has been the central power of the Western world. Washington has combined military strength, financial influence, technology, global alliances and diplomatic reach on a scale no European country could match. But the geopolitical map is changing. The European Union is increasingly trying to transform itself from an economic giant that …
(2026-09-17). Economic Masterminds: German Socialists Suggest Taxing Productivity Gains Stemming From Using AI. wattsupwiththat.com The extreme left SPD socialists aim to secure new revenue streams (such as a potential "AI dividend") for the welfare state to offset anticipated losses in payroll taxes and social security contributions if AI replaces human labor.
(2026-09-17). 'Purge Palantir!': Union Nurses Warn Big Tech And Big Brother Are Invading Our Healthcare System. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez TRNN On August 27, registered nurses, patients, and community allies rallied and stopped traffic in cities around the US to demand that hospitals and elected officials cut all ties with artificial intelligence giant Palantir. In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of registered nurses—Kelli Brennan (Portland, Maine), Lee Barker (Kansas …
(2026-09-17). CPSU members say: We cannot afford less than inflation. solidarity.net.au Bargaining has started in the Australian Public Service (APS) agencies covered by the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). | Union members in the ACT Public Service have already shown the way, rejecting a lousy 3 per cent offer in an all-staff vote in September. An enormous 63 per cent of workers voted No in a record 51 per cent staff turnout. | CPSU campaigned on socials against the offer and will now organise protected industrial action to win a better outcome. | In the main agencies of the APS, bargaining is conducted service-wide across the federal public service. CPSU members expect an offer in October.
(2026-09-17). Super-Intelligent AI Won't Kill Us. Dumb Billionaires Are Doing That All By Themselves. scheerpost.com It is extremely difficult for ordinary people, myself very much included, to assess what is at stake with the rapid advances in AI. But then again, as becomes clearer by the day, leading AI researchers seem to have little sense of where things are headed next either. If the AI firms manage to develop super-intelligence, …
(2026-09-17). China's BDS industry could surpass $140 billion by 2030: report. ecns.cn A 2026 report released at the 5th International Summit on BDS Applications projected that China's BDS industry could surpass 1 trillion yuan (about $140 billion) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
(2026-09-17). How Palantir Turned Ukrainians Into Lab Rats (And Helped Ruin Ukraine). scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic AI war-tech firm Palantir has embedded itself deeply within Ukrainian military systems and civil society, turning the country into a laboratory for its dystopian technologies of tracing, surveillance and kill-targeting. Palantir, founded by technofascist warlord Peter Thiel and currently run by Jewish supremacist Alex Karp, began providing Ukraine with data systems …
(2026-09-17). The closure of the Russian House in Berlin: A blow to culture in the service of war. wsws.org The German government is provoking an ever more aggressive drive towards a hot war with Russia, severing all the diplomatic and cultural channels and connections built up since the Second World War.
(2026-09-17). This former Bridesburg chocolate factory made Raisinets and Goobers. Now it's serving Northeast Philly families. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A former candy factory in Northeast Philadelphia is now home to a group of nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing social services, health care and education. | The Chocolate Factory Community Hub is located on the 2200 block of Margaret Street in a residential section of Bridgesburg. Concilio, which primarily works with underserved young people and families, is the project's anchor tenant and…
(2026-09-17). Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race. aljazeera.com Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK.
(2026-09-17). UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement Enters into Force. infobrics.org The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations…
(2026-09-17). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-17). The Fifth Circuit's ruling on Jackson: The courts formalize the right to poison the working class. wsws.org The Appeals Court ruled in the case of Jackson, Mississippi that the Constitution provides no right to clean drinking water.
(2026-09-17). Was bedeutet der Vorfall am Flughafen Leipzig fàºr Deutschland: ein Wendepunkt oder eine inszenierte Provokation? strategic-culture.su Die Aufregung um den Vorfall am Flughafen Leipzig ebbt nicht ab. Wie bekannt, fand in der Nacht vom 4. auf den 5. August auf dem Flughafengelà§nde entweder ein Busfahrer oder ein Sicherheitsmitarbeiter eine Drohne, die nicht explodierte. Spà§ter griff eine zweite Drohne ein DHL-Flugzeug an, explodierte jedoch ebenfalls nicht. Eine Woche spà§ter fanden deutsche Polizeibeamte eine dritte Drohne, die ebenfalls nicht detonierte…
(2026-09-17). Fast Food Got Worse While Prices Exploded — Here's How McDonald's Broke the System. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer McDonald's used to once sold the illusion that capitalism could at least give working people something cheap, a meal for people who didn't have much money or much time. The bargain was never exactly nutritious, but it was affordable. Today, that bargain is disappearing. A meal that once cost a few dollars can …
(2026-09-17). OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively. aljazeera.com The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-17). Malaysia's data centre boom: Who pays, who profits? links.org.au 
Gandipan Nantha Gopalan asks: what are Malaysians getting for providing land, electricity, water, infrastructure and incentives to promote data centre investments?
(2026-09-17). China and IEA sign three-year energy cooperation plan. ecns.cn China's National Energy Administration (NEA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a three-year cooperation plan to deepen collaboration in the energy sector.
(2026-09-17). Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf. juancole.com By An advance by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which has included the targeting of Not…
(2026-09-17). The long journey from 'Indigenous' to citizen in Mozambique. globalvoices.org 
(2026-09-17). Energy Future: CO2 Enrichment Ahead (de-decarbonization). wattsupwiththat.com Suggesting that renewables will let us phase rapidly off fossil fuels in the United States, China, India, or the world as a whole is almost the equivalent of believing in the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy.
(2026-09-17). Democracy declining in US, IDEA reports. infobrics.org The USA is experiencing a period of marked democratic decline… Just as the rule of law is eroding domestically in the USA, its actions abroad undermine the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, the report reads.
(2026-09-17). Over $19.4 billion secured for rural construction across China in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 130 billion yuan ($19.4 billion) in funding had been secured for rural construction projects across China by the end of August, CCTV News reported Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-17). China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites in one go. ecns.cn Chinese private rocket company LandSpace launched 10 satellites on Tuesday, marking the first time a Chinese private rocket firm undertaking a launch mission for a large satellite internet constellation.
(2026-09-17). Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians who are members of AFM 6 on the third day of their strike picketed at the Opera house and performed music.
(2026-09-17). Rising Diesel Price Is Iran War's Hidden Tax. fpif.org For most Americans, a foreign war becomes real when it affects the household budget. That moment has arrived. On September 11, the national average price of diesel climbed to Most people do not own a diesel car. But they buy food hauled by diesel trucks, goods moved by diesel-powered freight networks, and products grown and built with diesel machinery. T…
(2026-09-17). SF Opera Orchestra on strike and walking a picket line. indybay.org SF Opera Orchestra are on strike and walking a picket line!
(2026-09-17). Jilin streamlines tax refund services to boost inbound consumption. ecns.cn Jilin Province has streamlined departure tax refund services, with transactions surging 277 percent year on year and refund volume up 170 percent, the provincial commerce department said.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). China, ASEAN deepen cooperation as comprehensive strategic partnership marks 5th anniversary: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn This year marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, and under the strategic guidance of leaders of both sides, China and ASEAN have engaged in fruitful practical cooperation in various areas and built increasingly closer economic and trade ties, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). From Identity to Instant Payments: Somalia Learns From Pakistan's Digital Journey. thinktank.pk A high-level multi-institutional delegation from Somalia has concluded a ten-day peer learning mission to Pakistan aimed at strengthening Somalia's digital public ecosystem and identifying opportunities for technical cooperation. Led by Abdiwali Ali Abdulle, Director General of Somalia's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the delegation included representatives from NIRA, Somalia's Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank …
(2026-09-17). Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico. aljazeera.com Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-17). China's urban-rail transit handles 2.94 billion passenger trips in August. ecns.cn Fifty-four cities operated 348 lines spanning 11,888.5 kilometers, with 3.84 million train departures and 1.75 billion gate entries. Average daily trips fell slightly month on month but rose 2.1 percent year on year.
(2026-09-17). US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year. aljazeera.com The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
(2026-09-17). Saturday 10/3: African Arts Festival. indybay.org Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). Top US Republican says Australia would join war with China. wsws.org Michael McCaul, who had just returned to the US after discussions with Albanese and other government leaders, declared there was "no doubt" Australia would join a war with China over Taiwan.
(2026-09-17). Covert Pentagon propagandists are tracking anti-war Americans, skirting the law. mronline.org 
Datarepublican was identified in 2025 as Jennica Pounds, a Utah-based mother with nearly a million followers whose stated raison d'etre is "fighting communists"—a moniker she applies liberally to anyone perceptibly to the left of Barry Goldwater.
(2026-09-17). Saudi Oil Exports Halt as Yemen's Red Sea Blockade Tightens. orinocotribune.com Yemen has recently struck several Saudi vessels, forced dozens more to reroute, and has heavily targeted the kingdom's energy and military sites Saudi oil exports have stopped, with none of the kingdom's ships leaving the Red Sea since Yemen seized the Bab al-Mandab Strait days ago, maritime data, reports, and statements on September 15 confirmed. …
(2026-09-17). Could Khanna and AOC Reshape the 2028 Democratic Primary? portside.org Could Khanna and AOC Reshape the 2028 Democratic Primary? |
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: Film Showing ⚪ Salt of the Earth. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-17). Saturday 9/19: 50 Years Since the Death of Mao Zedong and the Defeat of Socialism in China. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-17). Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
(2026-09-17). 28th Ice Cream Expo opens in Tianjin with global industry players. ecns.cn The 28th China Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry Expo, also known as ICE CREAM CHINA 2026, opened at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on Wednesday, bringing together 560 companies from across the global ice cream industry.
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.
(2026-09-17). How Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi strategy crashed and burned. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-17). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Democracy at a cost of $5,000. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-17). Ukraine will capitulate in the coming two months not by Russian attack on the ground but by strangulation. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). India moves from condemning unilateral imposition of sanctions at the BRICS Summit to taking a stand on its purchase of Russian oil. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-17). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). 15 Years on from Occupy, the Long Fight of the 99% Continues. inequality.org
(2026-09-17). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Illegal migrants responsible for 47% of all violent crime in German state of Bavaria. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). With Mideast on fire, oil prices are poised to explode. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-17). Frequently asked questions: Cluster Munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). NATO can defeat Russia? Poland's Sikorski is a dangerous idiot covering for dead-end Euro elites. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-17). Comisión de Asamblea Nacional evalúa en Villa Clara implementación de transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu 
Con el objetivo de valorar la implementación en Villa Clara de las acciones para impulsar las 176 medidas dirigidas a las transformaciones económicas y sociales que impulsa el país, este territorio central recibió una visita de una Comisión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, encargada de controlar el proceso. | Durante un intercambio con el Consejo de Gobierno, se abordaron tópicos de interés que apuntan a los necesarios cambios, en estos tiempos, de métodos y estilos de trabajo del Poder Popular y de todas las instituciones y organismos, en el empeño de acercarse más a los barrios, comunidades, Consejos…
(2026-09-17). Un maestro es el mejor de los espejos. radiohc.cu 
Más de cinco décadas frente a los pizarrones, generaciones y generaciones de estudiantes de Sancti Spíritus han bebido de su gran sapiencia, clases magistrales en las que quedas atrapado por su poder de comunicación. | Este maestro y creador del que hablo es el septuagenario José Ramón Plasencia Cruz, que en este curso escolar 2026-2027 regresa a la enseñanza primaria de la que nunca se ha ido porque a su juicio, es ahí donde se siembra la primera semilla del saber. | En 1974, luego de recibir un curso de habilitación, comenzó a trabajar en la escuelita primaria de Punta de Diamante, en Cabaiguán; luego en la esc…
(2026-09-17). Getting Into 'Good Trouble' Over Arc de Trump. progressivehub.net JONATHAN CAPEHART | SUBSTACK…
(2026-09-17). Barcelona Extends its Perfect Run in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Barcelona maintained their perfect run in the Spanish Football League today by thrashing Racing de Santander 7—2 at the Spotify Camp Nou, securing six wins in as many matches.
| The Azulgranas—champions of La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup—once again unleashed their attacking arsenal under the guidance of German manager Hansi Flick, reaching 18 points—three clear of their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. | Joà£o Cancelo opened the scoring in just the eighth minute, finishing a Lamine Yamal assist with his right foot—a play that began to tip the…
(2026-09-17). La guerra italiana dell'ucraino Fedorov. strategic-culture.su L'Italia, per mano dei suoi leader, si sta tracciando la via verso il cimitero. | Segue nostro La nomina tanto agognata | Il
(2026-09-16). Youngest Black Mayor In Georgia Removed From Office. newsone.com 
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty | Jayden Williams, the 23-year-old who was Georgia's youngest Black mayor, was removed as mayor of Stockbridge, Ga., for misusing city funds and engaging in inappropriate, sexually explicit communications with a teenager, On Sunday, the Stockbridge City Council voted 3-0 to remove Williams from office less than a year after he was elected. Although the mayor's role in Stockbridge is mostly ceremonial, Williams gained considerable…
(2026-09-16). Surviving Trump: Trump Loses And Whines On Mail-In Voting, Kennedy Center, And More [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Aaaaand we're back for another round of Surviving Trump, our regular column that lists the latest slate of President Donald Trump's big, beautiful blunders, buffoonery, and big-baby blathering sessions, because if we must endure the clown in the White House, we might as well come together to laugh at him. | Let's get into it… | You've Got Mail-in Voting: | This week, we reported that
(2026-09-16). LaTosha Brown: It's Time For A Department Of Democracy [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty | The right to vote is more than a procedural mechanism—it embodies our most sacred democratic principle: that the government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. When this right is compromised, so too is the very foundation of our republic. True architects understand that foundations matter. Today, we are called to both shore up our democratic foundation and reimagine the structure built upon it. | This urgent appeal is made in the face of persistent assaults on voting rights. While there have always been efforts to roll back the clock on democratic pa…
(2026-09-16). A Postseason On The Brink: How The WNBA Officiating Crisis Threatens To Ruin The Playoffs [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | As the regular WNBA season quickly comes to a close and the playoffs come into view, we need to talk about the referees. | Let's start with the league. The WNBA's refusal to invest in a full-time officiating staff has left The stakes are too high for WNBA refereeing to remain in its curre…
(2026-09-16). New DHS Report From Skewers Alligator Alcatraz As Inhumane, Especially 'Calming Areas' The Size Of Animal Cages. newsone.com 
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty | The open-air prison camp for immigrant detention in Florida—officially named the Florida Soft-Sided Facility, but known colloquially as "Alligator Alcatraz"—was not fit for human habitation, even by the standards of ICE, the Department of Homeland Security said in a report released on Monday. | The DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), an internal watchdog group, The state-run facility,…
(2026-09-16). Chicago Historian Enters Legal Dispute Over Trademark Use Of The Word 'Dope'. newsone.com 
The Washington Post | The word "dope" is one of those phrases with multiple meanings; it can define something as good, bad or even illegal depending on the manner you use it in. For beloved Chicago-based historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, the word was utilized in a positive context to reflect how he feels about his home state with the trademarked slogan, "Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago." | Innocent enough, right? Well, not according to Swedish ski company Dope Snow, who decided to challenge his trademark use of the word "dope" in a current legal battle that Thomas says will cost him roughly $…
(2026-09-16). The Unique History Of Afro-Latinos In America. newsone.com 
Every year, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. But within that story is another rich and sometimes overlooked one: the history of Afro-Latinos. Afro-Latino history stretches back centuries. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, European powers such as Spain and …
(2026-09-16). 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.
(2026-09-16). 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.
(2026-09-16). Judge Blocks ICE From Threatening Man Over Mean Email [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-16). L'eredità dei Nomad Games. strategic-culture.su I popoli stanno scoprendo di poter competere tra loro senza dover rinunciare a cià≤ che li rende diversi. | Segue nostro I World Nomad Games, tenutisi in Kirghizistan dal 31 agosto al 6 settembre, offrono uno sguardo particolarmente rivelatore sul futuro dello sport internazionale. Istituiti nel 2014 e incentrati sulle tradizioni equestri, marziali e culturali dei popoli nomadi dell'Asia centrale, i Giochi hanno riunito atleti proveni…