(2026-09-15). Trump rejects AI guardrails, calls fears of humanity's imminent extinction 'hoax'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the "Winning the AI Race" Summit in Washington DC, US, July 23, 2025. — ReutersTrump says the US cannot afford to lose the AI race to China.Stresses Only guardrails needed are smart president, US…
(2026-09-15). Saudi oil arteries under stranglehold as Red Sea war roars, Hormuz talks remain in limbo. geo.tv Members of security forces and emergency personnel inspect a damaged site in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, September 8, 2026.— ReutersHouthis maintain control of west coast of Yemen, officials sayIran-backed group said to be increasing…
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.
mintpressnews.com (2026-09-14). Irans Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s & Warships Yemen Offensive Shocks IsraelAnsarallah-led government forces have liberated the entire west coast of Yemen from Saudi-backed forces, triggering an Israeli media meltdown. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have taken out a series of US assets and began firing new-generation electro-optical missiles at American warships.
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.
(2026-09-15). Houthi Control of Red Sea Oil Chokepoint exposes deep Divisions in Brics. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Houthi rebel forces have seized the Yemeni port of Mokha as well as Mayyun Island overlooking the Bab el-Mandab strait. This gives Iran's most powerful remaining proxy force in the Middle East Directly or indirectly,…
(2026-09-15). Wednesday 9/23: Miranda's Rescue Scandal: Talk by Women Who Suspect Animal Abuse & Chron Story Journalists. indybay.org Gray Area – Grand Theater | 2665 Mission St | San Francisco, CA 94110 | A portion of proceeds will benefit low-cost spay and neuter programs in the Bay Area.
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
mintpressnews.com (2026-09-14). Irans Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s & Warships Yemen Offensive Shocks IsraelAnsarallah-led government forces have liberated the entire west coast of Yemen from Saudi-backed forces, triggering an Israeli media meltdown. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have taken out a series of US assets and began firing new-generation electro-optical missiles at American warships.
(2026-09-15). The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza. juancole.com Book Review. | Author: : Robin Andersen
| Published Date: 2026
| Publisher: OR Books< | ISBN-13: 9781682196267< |
(2026-09-15). Revolutionary Describes Vietnam War Era Mutiny, Blocked Napalm Bombs. popularresistance.org In 1970, two merchant marines, Al Glatkowski and Clyde McKay, successfully commandeered the SS Columbia Eagle carrying nearly 5,000 500 and 750 pound napalm bombs, safely evacuated the crew and sailed the ship to Cambodia, where it was surrendered. This act was done in opposition to the genocide occurring in Vietnam. Al Glatkowski joins Clearing the FOG for this first installment in which he describes what led him to take the action and how it was conducted, as well as the aftermath. In this time of total disregard of international law by the United States and as more members of the military question their involv…
(2026-09-15). MBS arm-twists Trump for help as Houthis rain missiles on Saudi: US says no, offers this instead… hindustantimes.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held talks with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency said the meeting reviewed Saudi-U.S. relations and the latest regional developments. It came days after the crown prince reportedly asked President Donald Trump for direct U.S. military action against Yemen's Houthi movement. Reuters reported that Washington declined to take direct military action for now, but agreed to support Riyadh with intelligence-sharing and targeting assistance. The U.S. support is also r…
(2026-09-15). Venezuela: Anti-Imperialist Popular Front Launches Campaign Against US Intervention. popularresistance.org Caracas – Venezuela's Anti-Imperialist Popular Front has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at fostering collective awareness through political and cultural initiatives in the face of renewed US efforts to recolonize the hemisphere. | In a statement released on August 19, the Front emphasized that the campaign aims to create "open classrooms" for community debates on "contradictions spurred by imperial aggression." The initiative is a direct response to the renewed ties between Caracas and Washington following the US military attack on January 3 that killed around a hundred people, including 32 Cuban nationals…
(2026-09-15). Fascistic Costa Rican government weighs inviting US ground troops. wsws.org President Laura Fernández's declaration that US ground operations would be "very good for national security" marks the collapse of the demilitarized facade behind which the Costa Rican bourgeoisie has ruled since 1948.
(2026-09-15). Venice Film Festival: Naza exposes the savage machinery of war deployed by Israel against defenceless Palestinian civilians. wsws.org The film features interviews with two dozen Israeli military officers outlining the systems and protocols used by the IDF to target and kill civilians in Gaza.
(2026-09-15). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). The Trump—Rodríguez pact and Venezuela's neocolonial subordination. links.org.au 
The US-Venezuela oil deal, a product of the pact between "brutalist" imperialism and an authoritarian regime, represents the exercise of arbitrary power through neocolonial subordination, writes Emiliano Teran Mantovani.
(2026-09-15). Does Delcy Rodríguez have any options? links.org.au 
Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun, writes Steve Ellner.
(2026-09-15). Delcy Rodríguez Appoints New Officials to Advance Venezuela's Trade and Energy Strategy. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "I have decided to appoint new authorities in strategic areas to strengthen Venezuela's international, commercial, and energy projection," Rodríguez stated. "At this stage, we are moving forward with greater…
(2026-09-15). Nicolás Maduro Is Not Guilty. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is not guilty. This is a statement of law and fact, since Maduro has not been convicted of any crime. He has pleaded not guilty to every charge brought against him, and the accusations made by the United States remain precisely that: accusations. Under the presumption of innocence — recognized in the United States Constitution and in Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — the burden rests entirely upon the prosecution to prove guilt. It is not Maduro who must prove his innocence, but it is the United States government that must prov…
(2026-09-15). Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June.
(2026-09-15). How Russia's Jet Drones Are Challenging Ukraine's Air Defenses. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine is facing a new challenge in its air war with Russia as Moscow rapidly expands its use of faster, jet powered attack drones. In July, Ukraine invited a large group of domestic manufacturers to test a new generation of interceptor drones designed to stop the weapons. But the exercise exposed major difficulties. Several interceptor …
(2026-09-15). Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration policy. aljazeera.com Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
(2026-09-15). Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis. aljazeera.com New B'Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel's 'project of elimination' of Palestinians.
(2026-09-15). Xi urges Chinese police to remain committed to serving people with responsibility, dedication. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's police officers to remain committed to serving the people, be loyal guardians of the Party and the people, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
(2026-09-15). China issues world's first AI-based brain-computer interface standard. ecns.cn China's National Medical Products Administration has approved the world's first product standard for brain-computer interface devices using artificial intelligence to process brainwave data.
(2026-09-15). BRICS leaders adopt joint declaration at summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Leaders of BRICS countries at the 18th BRICS Summit adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Saturday, reiterating their commitment to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism, calling for international and regional peace and security, and underscoring sustainable and inclusive global economic growth as well as strengthening cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
(2026-09-15). Canada deports four Punjabi men linked to extortion racket; 111 suspects removed so far. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has deported four men from Punjab over their involvement in extortion-related cases. The Canada Border Services Agency said Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh were found inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) for links to criminal organisations or serious criminality. | Each of the four cases involved violence linked to extortion or offences connected with organised crime. The four individuals were deported after decisions by Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board. | According to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, 188 removal…
(2026-09-15). Millions line up for 'sacred henna' at Indian temple. aljazeera.com Drone visuals show masses lining up at Indian temple for sacred henna, believed to help unmarried people find a match.
(2026-09-15). Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands. aljazeera.com Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
(2026-09-15). Cyclists race through Guangxi's karst landscape. ecns.cn Cyclists ride through the scenic landscape during the 2026 Haokun Lake Cycling Race in Lingyun County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 13, 2026.
(2026-09-15). MBS' first message to the Houthis? Saudi Air Force flexes its might after major Red Sea humiliation. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry has released a striking new video showcasing fighter-jet squadrons and highlighting the kingdom's military strength. The display comes as Yemen's Houthis reportedly make rapid advances along the Red Sea coast, including claims surrounding Mocha and Perim Island. Riyadh's message describes Saudi Arabia as a "fortress of might" and a shield of national security. Is the video simply a patriotic military showcase — or a warning to the Houthis and their backers? As tensions rise across the Red Sea and Yemen, Saudi air power could become increasingly important. Here's what Riyadh's…
(2026-09-15). AI Is Too Big to Slow in a Geopolitical Race. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is increasingly being treated not simply as a technology sector but as a strategic capability tied to economic power, national security and geopolitical competition. Recent warnings from leading AI researchers and executives that increasingly autonomous systems could pose extreme risks have intensified debate over whether development should be slowed. Yet the same warnings …
(2026-09-15). BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India's Bengal, forcing diet changes. aljazeera.com Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-15). People you choose to defend or attack reveals your politics. indybay.org Gloria Steinem was a CIA funded operative who supported US imperialist war crimes against people of the world and now she is lauded by those like KPFA management who claim to be anti-war…
(2026-09-15). 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…
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). DHS inspector general exposes torture cages, filth and overcrowding at "Alligator Alcatraz" wsws.org The methods developed in the US military and intelligence prisons abroad are being reproduced against immigrant workers inside the United States.
(2026-09-15). US Treasury bond yield hits a "line in the sand" wsws.org The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond hit 5 percent yesterday, a full percentage point increase since the start of the war on Iran in February, with expectations it will go higher.
(2026-09-15). Behind the media campaign over an "A.I. Catastrophe" : The subordination of technology to war-making and capitalist profit. wsws.org This campaign aims to misdirect legitimate concerns about the deployment of increasingly powerful AI models by profit-seeking corporations into an effort to more directly align the development of technology with the geopolitical interests of American imperialism.
(2026-09-15). Tom Mackaman Congress report on American Revolution. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Ninth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Tom Mackaman. This report introduced the sixth resolution, "From the first to the third American Revolution," which was unanimously adopted.
(2026-09-15). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-15). Explosions near Israel border: What really happened at Jordan's strategic Red Sea port city of Aqaba. hindustantimes.com Explosions and an ammonia gas leak have triggered alarm in Aqaba, Jordan, raising questions amid heightened regional tensions. At least 11 people were reportedly injured after an incident in the industrial area of the key Red Sea port city. Jordanian authorities said the leak occurred during maintenance work involving an old pump or pressure equipment and was contained. Workers are expected to return only after safety inspections and measurements are completed. The incident was not immediately attributed to an attack. Aqaba lies near the borders with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, making any industrial emergency…
(2026-09-15). Two construction workers killed in Texas, truck driver in Utah severely injured. wsws.org Two workers were killed on construction sites in Texas within a week, while a worker in Utah suffered severe injuries after being crushed between two trailers.
(2026-09-15). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-15). Shanghai dragon boat invitational draws teams from 14 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 15th Shanghai World Chinese Dragon Boat Invitational was held from Sept. 10 to 14 in Qingpu District, Shanghai, drawing 20 teams and more than 400 athletes from 14 countries and regions.
(2026-09-15). Democracy and the secular faith of economics. independentaustralia.net 
Economic orthodoxy has survived repeated crises by protecting asset wealth and treating its own failures as exceptions rather than reasons for change.
(2026-09-15). Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to go third in Premier League. aljazeera.com Goals from in-form forward Calvert-Lewin, Okafor and Bogle boost Leeds' standing in the league table.
(2026-09-15). Emmy winners 2026: 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' dominate. aljazeera.com Jean Smart earns fifth Emmy for 'Hacks', becoming the first to win lead comedy actress for every season of the show.
(2026-09-15). Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are 'a hoax'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to Nvidia's CEO, interrupting a live event to discuss fears about AI.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-15). NZ elections: Where are much-needed party policies on media? asiapacificreport.nz KNIGHTLY VIEWS: By Gavin Ellis Two months out from New Zealand's general election, and we have yet to see new policy from any of the seven main political parties on media and communication. Only the Greens have a media policy on their website — and it is effectively a repeat of the 2023 policy that…
(2026-09-15). Andy Burnham's Anti-Farage Strategy Is Accelerating the Outcome It's Meant to Prevent. moderndiplomacy.eu By refusing to call a snap election while Labour is ahead of Reform UK, Burnham is trading the only moment he is likely to hold a durable advantage over Nigel Farage for years of mandate-less governing that will cost him more than it saves — accelerating, not preventing, a Farage path to power. This week's …
(2026-09-15). Australia's far-right One Nation announces plan for massive assault on immigrants. wsws.org One Nation's plan is an extension of anti-immigrant policies implemented by the federal Labor government, which has scapegoated international students for the social crisis and persecuted refugees.
(2026-09-15). AI tennis robots take Chinese innovation to global courts. ecns.cn AI-powered tennis robots are gaining popularity in China and overseas, offering players an affordable way to practice without booking a coach or finding a partner.
(2026-09-15). 400,000+ Malaysian travelers make up largest foreign passenger group on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. ecns.cn More than 105,000 Malaysian travelers took the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in the first eight months of 2026, accounting for about 40% of all foreign passengers during the period, according to data from the railway operator.
(2026-09-15). Qinghai makes debut at Macao high-quality consumption expo to boost overseas trade. ecns.cn The Department of Commerce of Qinghai Province announced on Monday that a local economic and trade delegation comprising 18 enterprises took part in the 5th China (Macao) International High-Quality Consumption Exhibition for the first time last week.
(2026-09-15). The DSA in power: An evaluation of 8 months of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York. wsws.org The disconnect between Mamdani's promises and the reality of advancing war, dictatorship and austerity is preparing a crisis for the DSA mayor as he is driven to more openly confront the working class.
(2026-09-15). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org University educators and support staff in Argentina carried out a national strike September 8, while community service workers are still on strike across Ontario, Canada.
(2026-09-15). Spectacular turtle nesting event in southern Mexico. aljazeera.com More than 300,000 olive ridley turtles have arrived at a beach in southern Mexico in the latest mass nesting.
(2026-09-15). Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows 'firm' response. aljazeera.com Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-15). India summit reaffirms the accommodative rationale of BRICS. moderndiplomacy.eu India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, the fourth under its presidency since its inception, coincidentally on the UN Day for South-South Cooperation (September 12) in New Delhi. This comes against the backdrop of unilateral sanctions, coercive tariffs, and ongoing conflicts against or involving its member states and allegations of a perceived "anti-West" inclination of the …
(2026-09-15). Over 95% of China's township, community health centers to offer pediatric care by year-end. ecns.cn More than 95% of China's township health centers and community health service centers are expected to provide pediatric care by the end of 2026, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, said Monday.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-15). Obituary: Australian Trotskyist Steve Brown (July 15, 1953—September 8, 2026). wsws.org On numerous occasions, Steve said he regretted not meeting the party earlier in his life. But once he did join, he dedicated his last ten years to fighting in the working class for socialism, from which he never wavered in his commitment.
(2026-09-15). World's first pterosaur museum opens in Xinjiang's Hami. ecns.cn The world's first museum dedicated to pterosaurs, the flying reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs, opened on Sunday in Hami, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-09-15). East Palestine, Ohio resident: 84 cancer diagnoses among residents since 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment. wsws.org East Palestine resident Jami Wallace says she has compiled reports of 84 people diagnosed with cancer, including 15 with brain cancer, as families confront illness, loss and mounting medical costs.
(2026-09-15). Houthis' next move terrifies US ally: Red Sea only the beginning? Yemen reaches a new tipping point. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi movement has expanded its offensive after reportedly seizing the Red Sea ports of Mocha and Dhubab and Mayyun Island near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The group has also claimed advances toward the government-held cities of Taiz and Marib, where fighting and Saudi-led air operations have intensified. The International Organization for Migration says more than 85,000 people have been displaced since the latest escalation began, including over 2,000 who fled by sea to Djibouti's northern coast near Obock.
(2026-09-15). Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground. aljazeera.com Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
(2026-09-15). This Week in People's History, Sep 16—22, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 16—22, 2026 |
(2026-09-15). Pentagon Iran War Report admits to Worst Drubbing since Vietnam. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Department of Defense
(2026-09-15). ICE targets students and parents at San Diego schools. wsws.org Armed ICE agents abducted a San Diego City College student last Tuesday morning, then detained two parents outside an elementary school moments after morning drop-off the following day.
(2026-09-15). A Certain Weeping: Beyond Bin Laden's Wildest Dreams. commondreams.org 
Along with grief and loss, the anniversary of 9/11 brought home for many the "incalculable cost" of the quarter century of carnage it unleashed – the militarizing "beyond all sanity," the othering of "everyone who isn't 'them,'" the lying, fear-mongering, inflicting of terror that's left America hollowed out from forever wars now mostly against imaginary enemies within. The bleak consensus: There would be no Trump without 9/11, the senseless, self-defeating war on terror did not end, and it did us in.The commemoration of 9/11 came hard on the tawdry heels of a pointless, "historic" midterm convention by a GOP…
(2026-09-15). Europe's choice: the Atlantic or Eurasia? unitedworldint.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on September 6. The envoys' visit came as both sides stepped up their aerial attacks. Putin and Zelenskyy both agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while the talks were under way. Witkoff and Kushner then met with …
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: AI, Technology, Fascism & The Future Of Labor: A UFCLP Forum. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-sH0Se……
(2026-09-15). Could Trump's election push trigger chaos in the 2026 US midterms? moderndiplomacy.eu With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approaching, state and local election officials across the country are preparing for scenarios that would have once seemed highly unlikely, including federal intervention at polling places, demands for voting equipment and records, legal challenges and threats of violence. The preparations reflect a growing conflict over who controls U.S. elections. …
(2026-09-15). 'Westminster is not working': Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland unite against UK rule. hindustantimes.com Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a new cooperation agreement described as an "independence pact," intensifying debate over the future of the United Kingdom. The agreement calls for closer cooperation among nationalist movements and urges Westminster to prepare for constitutional change. Scotland's John Swinney highlighted renewed demands for an independence referendum, while Wales' Rhun ap Iorwerth argued that Westminster is failing to serve the nations effectively. Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald also backed the right to self-determination. The developme…
(2026-09-15). China ranks second in global space infrastructure assessment: report. ecns.cn China ranked second behind the United States in an assessment of space infrastructure across 48 economies, according to a report released Saturday at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing.
(2026-09-15). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-15). Punjabi truck driver in US arrested by ICE days after DHS withdraws controversial poster. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston has arrested Satvir Singh, a Punjabi-origin Indian truck driver, during a targeted operation at a commercial vehicle inspection station in Hillsborough along a national highway. | Singh, who lived in New Jersey and worked as an interstate truck driver, was arrested on September 11. ICE said in a post on…
(2026-09-15). Why Trump's Ukraine Energy Truce May Not Fix the Global Diesel Crunch. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to broker an energy infrastructure truce between Russia and Ukraine could remove one immediate threat to global fuel markets, but it is unlikely to resolve the diesel shortage that has developed this year. Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. Ukraine, however, has …
(2026-09-15). Is a stable regional order attainable in the Gulf? onlineopinion.com.au The task is not to choose between deterrence and dialogue, nor between international partnerships and regional agency. A stable regional order is likely to require all of these elements.
(2026-09-15). What to watch in the US's Delaware primary elections. aljazeera.com It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections.
(2026-09-15). Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test. aljazeera.com The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.
(2026-09-15). Tianjin to launch scenario innovation platform at 2026 private enterprise investment fair. ecns.cn The 2026 China Private Enterprise Investment and Financing Fair will be held in Tianjin from Sept. 22 to 23, the Information Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government announced at a press briefing on Monday.
(2026-09-15). US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms. aljazeera.com US Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
(2026-09-15). A new sanctions regime: targeting Israel's West Bank settlements. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's West Bank settlements have long attracted condemnation. Now twelve friendly nations are preparing to move beyond words – and Netanyahu has noticed.
(2026-09-15). Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India. aljazeera.com Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.
(2026-09-15). Chinese AI short film wins two awards at Venice AI film festival. ecns.cn Chinese AI short film Website won two awards at the 2026 Reply AI Film Festival in Venice: the Reply AI Studios Grand Prix and the Community Award.
(2026-09-15). EconoScope | BRICS keeps getting bigger, more influential. ecns.cn Ethiopia's reliance on imported oil once cost the country about $6 billion in foreign exchange annually. Cooperation with Chinese companies is changing that equation: electric buses, heavy-duty trucks, oil-to-gas projects, and technical training are helping Ethiopia harness its abundant hydropower and move toward greener industrial growth.
(2026-09-15). After Yemeni forces got no US air cover, JD Vance declares America is 'very much on top' of crisis. hindustantimes.com The U.S. says it is closely monitoring the Houthis' reported seizure of the strategic Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea. Vice President J.D. Vance said Washington is in contact with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other regional partners, while the Houthi advance raises fresh concerns for shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the U.S. base in Djibouti.
(2026-09-15). China accelerates efforts to bring earthquake alerts to iOS. ecns.cn China is accelerating efforts to make official earthquake early warning alerts available on Apple's iOS system, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
(2026-09-15). 9/11 & Maximum Yield: John Sferazo Ironworker 9/11 First Responder. indybay.org Many of the first responders that rushed to save people at the 9/11 site were ironworkers and operating engineers. They were lied to about the disaster and have had deadly health and safety problems that continue today including suicides.
(2026-09-15). 18th Hunan Tea Expo concludes with $100 million in online, offline transactions. ecns.cn The 18th Hunan Tea Expo concluded in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on Monday, generating 709 million yuan (about $100 million) in online and offline transactions during the four-day event, according to the organizing committee.
(2026-09-15). 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…
(2026-09-15). B'Tselem: Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence. aljazeera.com Israeli rights group B'Tselem says Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence.
(2026-09-15). The Hug Act is Now on Gov. Gavin Desk. But will He Sign It? indybay.org New California bill makes it a right for parents to hug their incarcerated children in juvenile facilities. Currently, facilities have discretion on what type of contact parents and children can engage in.
(2026-09-15). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-15). Tuesday 9/15: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-15). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-15). China donates Chang'e-6 lunar samples from Moon's far side to UN. ecns.cn China formally donated lunar samples collected by the Chang'e-6mission from the Moon's far side to the United Nations on Monday. The samples are set to go on permanent display at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
(2026-09-15). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: Bookstore & Chocolate Crawl. indybay.org We will meet at Mission: Comics & Art or Bolerium Books on Mission Street in San Francisco. After this combined stop, we will walk a defined route together, ending at Fabulosa Books in The Castro.
(2026-09-15). Charting pathways to amplify Global South solidarity. ecns.cn Rooted in sovereign equality, demand-driven development and mutual benefit, the China-Africa partnership stands as an ever-evolving and exemplary blueprint for advancing the empowerment of the Global South.
(2026-09-15). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-15). Southern Delaware hospitals oppose ChristianaCare's proposed campuses, arguing they don't meet state requirements. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? As ChristianaCare Bayhealth, TidalHealth and Beebe Healthcare have all submitted letters to the
(2026-09-15). Yemen: New Attacks by Houthi Include Likely War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel in the Port of Mokha, Yemen, the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city, August 10, 2026. | © 2026 Khaled Ziad/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Houthis' latest attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden most likely amount to war crimes in at least three cases, Human Rights Watch said today.The attacks follow the Houthis' announcement on July 20, 2026, that they would impose a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, in response to what they claimed is a Saudi sea and air blockade on Yemen, where the Houthis…
(2026-09-15). Deconstructing Turkey's Revisionism in the Aegean and Broad Regions. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey escalated tensions with Greece sharply in September 2026, as denoted by a return to hardline rhetoric and friction over regional alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean, recalling periods of heightened tension before the signing of the 2023 Athens Declaration on Friendly Relations and Good Neighborliness. Warnings against Greece, expressed by Turkey's highest levels of leadership, …
(2026-09-15). Nation to advance fertility-friendly push. ecns.cn China will maintain a relatively ample workforce and will press ahead with efforts to build a fertility-friendly society, Lei Haichao, minister of the National Health Commission, said on Monday.
(2026-09-15). How the US tried (and failed) to learn from 'The Battle of Algiers'. responsiblestatecraft.org The stern Colonel Mathieu, in shades and camouflage, stands cross-armed as flashbulbs pop a few feet away. The photographers' lenses and newsreel cameras are focused on a handcuffed resistance leader standing next to him.An officer barks, "No more photographs," as one of the journalists packed into the military command room rises from his seat. "Mr. Ben M'hidi, isn't it cowardly to use your women's baskets to carry bombs, which have taken so many innocent lives?"A bespectacled Larbi Ben M'hidi coolly responds, "Isn't it even more cowardly to attack defenseless villages with napalm bombs that kill many thousan…
(2026-09-15). China's carbon market trades over 900 million metric tons in first eight months of 2026. ecns.cn The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei Province, where the National Carbon Market Development Report (2026) was released.
(2026-09-15). CIFTIS draws global participants, yields more than 1,200 outcomes. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) closed in Beijing, drawing exhibitors from over 90 countries, regions and international organizations and producing more than 1,200 outcomes across seven categories, according to a press conference held on Sunday.
(2026-09-15). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-15). 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:…
(2026-09-15). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-15). BRICS cooperation creates new opportunities for Global South, says South African scholar. ecns.cn Deepening practical cooperation within BRICS is creating new opportunities for the Global South to strengthen economic resilience and advance sustainable development, a South African scholar has said.
(2026-09-15). 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…
(2026-09-15). AI fuels rise of 'one-person crew' in micro-drama industry. ecns.cn AI tools are enabling individual creators in China to handle tasks once performed by entire production teams, giving rise to a new "one-person crew" model in the country's micro-drama industry.
(2026-09-15). 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…
(2026-09-15). Zhejiang mooncakes gain overseas popularity ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, mooncake production and sales are in full swing in Wenzhou and Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, where local manufacturers are boosting domestic supply while expanding into overseas markets.
(2026-09-15). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-15). Arts Centre Melbourne workers strike against real-wage cuts. wsws.org Several hundred workers at Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia's largest performing arts complex, held a 24-hour strike on Friday against a below-inflation pay offer and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-09-15). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Macklemore's Tour Cancellation Shows Why Celebrities Don't Criticize Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-09-15). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Ukraine war spreads to Arctic as nuclear tensions escalate. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-15). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-15). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-15). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Las Inteligencias Artificiales: Un riesgo para la Humanidad. indybay.org
(2026-09-14). Iran says Oman meeting canceled at Saudi Arabia's request. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Monday that a planned meeting in Oman involving foreign ministers from Gulf countries and Tehran was cancelled at Saudi Arabia's request. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told a press briefing that Riyadh requested the meeting should not take place for the time being. | "The report that Saudi Arabia requested that the meeting not be held for now is correct," Baghaei said, according to state news agency IRNA. | He rejected attempts to link Iran to recent developments between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, saying Yemen's problems have "long-standing roots." | There was no immediate comment from…
(2026-09-14). Headlines for September 14, 2026. democracynow.org Anthropic's CEO Calls for the Development of Artificial Intelligence to Slowdown, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Blocked From Attending Annual IAEA Meeting, Houthis Claim Drone and Missile Attack on Military Base in Southern Saudi Arabia, B'tselem: Israel Systematically Dismantling Palestinian Life in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills At Least Two People, Israeli Military Uses More Than 1,000 Tons of Explosives to Destroy Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon, Former U.S. CIA Director Petraeus Narrowly Escapes Russian Drone Strike at Train Station Near Poland-Ukraine Border, Ebola Cases in the…
(2026-09-14). US hits major Russian bank VTB with Iran-linked sanctions. al-monitor.com State-controlled VTB becomes one of the most prominent global names yet caught up in Washington's ongoing effort to squeeze Iran's economy.
(2026-09-14). Broken Ceasefire Between Saudi Arabia and Houthis Could Renew Full War in Yemen. truthout.org Yemen is at risk of spiraling back into all-out war as Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia exchange new strikes amid a fight over control of the key Bab el-Mandeb strait through which much of Saudi oil passes on its way to world markets. The Houthis, the Iran-allied force also known as Ansarallah, has seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline from the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. |
(2026-09-14). Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi. geo.tv An aerial view shows damaged buildings, as Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday, on September 12, 2026. — Reuters/File Houthis say they fired on Saudi airbase.Oil prices surge upon market opening.KSA announces brief emergency in three cities.Arab…
(2026-09-14). Iran Says It Shot Down Another US MQ-1 Drone Over the Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that its forces shot down a US "MQ-1" drone over the Strait of Hormuz as tensions remain high in the region amid the continued US blockade of Iranian ports. It's unclear if the "MQ-1" Iran referred to was an MQ-1 Predator drone, which was officially retired …
(2026-09-14). War On Iran: Ansar Allah goes on the offensive. mronline.org 
Bombing Ansar Allah has been tried for years with little results. The Saudis do not have the manpower for an invasion.
(2026-09-14). France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit. al-monitor.com France and Iraq on Monday called for a "diversification of export routes" for oil and gas in the Middle East in response to the instability generated by the conflict between the United States and Iran, following talks in Paris. | French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stressed the importance of "regional interconnections" and export route diversification to "ensure regional energy security", in a joint statement.
(2026-09-14). Iranian Security Chief Says No Talks With US Until 'Iran's Conditions Are Met'. news.antiwar.com Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Monday that there would be no talks between Tehran and Washington until "Iran's conditions are met," comments that came after President Trump claimed that Iran "badly" wants a deal. Trump said in a post on Truth Social: "The failing Nation of Iran wants to make …
(2026-09-14). Delcy Rodríguez Has A Gun Pointed At Her Head. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun. Just hours after the military incursion that resulted in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, Trump boasted, "We're going to run the country," and shortly thereafter called himself Venezuela's "acting president." He has also heaped praise on Rodríguez for serving both U.S. and Venezuelan interests, explaining "She's doing a great job because she's working with us."
(2026-09-14). Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza film. aljazeera.com Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
(2026-09-14). Forty-five groups urge House vote on Cuba war powers resolution. nationofchange.org 
The coalition cites a 148 percent rise in Cuba's infant mortality rate since 2018 and a Senate companion measure that failed by four votes in April.
(2026-09-14). Judge authorizes surgical force feeding of Cuban immigrant at Montgomery, Texas ICE detention center. wsws.org A court order authorized force-feeding of a Cuban immigrant through a nonconsensual surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the abdomen and a tube is left in place indefinitely to pump liquid nutrition directly into the stomach.
(2026-09-14). U.S. used trade war threat to force Canada's support for Cuba blockade. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—Reports have emerged that during the recent failed trade negotiations between the United States and Canada, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered the Canadian government a trade deal in exchange for Ottawa's support for the blockade against Cuba. Specifically, Rubio sought Ottawa's promise to vote against the annual United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning …
(2026-09-14). Netanyahu says Gaza documentary is. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new documentary film which alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into targeting decisions in Gaza was part of a wave of global incitement against Jews."NAZA", directed by Israeli journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday and received a 25-minute standing ovation when it was screened on Thursday.
(2026-09-14). Discussion: The Impact of the US-Venezuela Oil Deal on People's Lives. orinocotribune.com By Luis Vicente León — Sep 10, 2026 The discussion about the US-Venezuela oil deal has focused on legality, legitimacy, sovereignty, and the conditions that were accepted. All of this is valid, and I do not mean to say it does not matter, because it does. But I have been following the debate for days, …
(2026-09-14). Venezuela: Over 6 Million Students Head Back to Class as Earthquake Recovery Continues. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—More than 6 million Venezuelan children and adolescents are expected to begin the 2026—2027 school year this Monday, Sept. 14. Classes will resume less than three months after the devastating earthquakes of June 24, which caused their most severe destruction in La Guaira state and Caracas. In the aftermath, dozens of schools were used …
(2026-09-14). The Teenage Girls Behind a $25 Minimum Wage Fight in Rural Alaska. portside.org The Teenage Girls Behind a $25 Minimum Wage Fight in Rural Alaska |
(2026-09-14). South Korean officials decry 'worst ever' Asian Games accommodation. aljazeera.com Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.
(2026-09-14). Two shot, several arrested in clashes after Panguna mine arson. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Carmel N. Pilotti, Michael E. Miller and Koroi Hawkins At least two people were shot and several arrested in the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville on Sunday after unknown people set fire to equipment belonging to an Indian company poised to reopen one of the world's largest untapped copper and gold reserves. The…
(2026-09-14). Apple unpacks its first foldable phone iPhone Duo. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Wednesday September 09, 2026 unveiled its first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, leaving the phone lovers in frenzy.
(2026-09-14). PSX tumbles 2,541 points as oil shock rattles sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new week on a sharply negative note on Monday as escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over oil supplies sent the benchmark KSE-100 Index into a broad-based sell-off, falling 2,541.20 points, or 1.49%, to settle at 167,970.66, compared with the previous close of 170,511.86. | The decline came as crude prices surged amid mounting concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies, raising fears about the impact of higher oil costs on economies and corporate profitability. The renewed pressure on energy markets also kept investors cautious at the start…
(2026-09-14). AYUSH AACCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Apply before September 13. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' from August 31. 2026 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1.
(2026-09-14). Well found in Saharanpur Masjid debris sparks new row. ummid.com The discovery of the well in the Saharanpur Masjid debris has heated up local politics, with various factions moving to interpret the find in their own ways.
(2026-09-14). EPA to Allow Power Plants to Accelerate Global Warming. commondreams.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce today that it will stop regulating carbon dioxide released by power plants burning fossil fuels, according to reports. If allowed to go into effect, the second largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions would be allowed to grow unchecked. In response, David Arkush, director of Public Citizen's Climate Program issued the following statement: "With this move, Trump again subverts the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. Allowing more climate-heating pollution from the U.S. power sector will deeply harm Americans' he…
(2026-09-14). Report: Center City apartment construction boom aids Philadelphia's long-term housing goals. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia's ongoing downtown apartment construction boom is helping the city achieve its housing goals and slowing increases in rental costs in other neighborhoods, according to the Center City District business organization. | The group's latest housing report found that of the roughly 10,000 units built across the city since the start of 2025, more than 40% are in the greater Center City area, wh…
(2026-09-14). Keeping the party going: U.S. Rep. Boyle proposes commission to plan 250th anniversary of signing of Constitution in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? While July 4, 1776 is typically considered the day that the United States of America was born, it would be another 11 years before the U.S. Constitution was officially adopted. The Constitution officially formed the system of federal government, defined the fundamental laws of the new nation and established the basic rights of its citizens. | And it was signed in Philadelphia, giving the city another
(2026-09-14). Madison: Solidarity Fair in Honor of Palestine's Olive Harvest October 10, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison's Solidarity Fair is one of many global actions being held on October 9 and 19, coordinated by the
(2026-09-14). Xi urges BRICS to stand on right side of history, play pioneering role. ecns.cn When addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi noted that this year marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
(2026-09-14). Greens promise $200m boost for te reo MƒÅori initiatives. asiapacificreport.nz Te Ao MƒÅori News Te Wiki o te Reo MƒÅori has begun with an election promise from the Green Party to invest an additional $200 million in the language over four years. Of that, $30 million annually would go towards te reo MƒÅori education and professional development for teachers, while $20 million would be shared…
(2026-09-14). Saudi Arabia finds 114M tons of rare earths, uranium: What to know. al-monitor.com The kingdom's energy minister said that the ore discovery contains high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and "promising" concentrations of uranium.
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). 'This counter-terrorism framework situates people outside of rights'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Samer Araabi on dissent as 'terrorism'
(2026-09-14). Pennsylvania doctors urge children, adults to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as federal guidance remains thin. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? An ongoing Health experts are urging adults and children to get annual shots to pr…
(2026-09-14). Israel working to eliminate Palestinian presence from West Bank, NGO warns. aljazeera.com Israeli human rights group B'Tselem details five mechanisms used by Israel to dismantle Palestinian collective life.
(2026-09-14). Macklemore Booted From Ed Sheeran's Tour Over Solidarity With Palestine. truthout.org Rapper Macklemore has been kicked off the last leg of guitarist Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" after saying "Free Palestine" on stage during a concert earlier this month. Macklemore was set to appear as a special guest on Sheeran's tour for several of the last remaining concerts in the U.S. When he joined the tour at the start of September, Macklemore addressed fans at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey… |
(2026-09-14). 'Lanterns' Episode 5: All Hell Breaks Loose In Rushville. newsone.com 
Source: HBO Max / Screenshot | Our time in 2016 Rushville comes to a close this week in an episode packed with reveals and some of the biggest action in the series so far. | In proper Lanterns fashion, the episode starts with a flashback to Rushville in 2007. We see a young Kerry as her car breaks down outside of Rushville. She manages to push her car to a diner and is immediately accosted by two mobsters who were sent to kill her. Her father was apparently a snitch who was killed by the mobsters, and unfortunately that makes Kerry a snitch by association. | It's at this point Zoe makes a hell of an entrance b…
(2026-09-14). Angie Nixon Is Fighting for the Right To Read. portside.org Angie Nixon Is Fighting for the Right To Read |
(2026-09-14). Punjabi woman among two arrested in Canada extortion case, demanded money via WhatsApp. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: For the first time in Canada, a Punjabi-origin woman has been arrested in connection with an extortion case. However, Calgary Police have now released her and asked her to appear in court on October 6. | Police allege that Kanupriya Kaur provided the shooter with the victim's identity and home address. | According to Calgary Police, charges have been filed against two adults and one minor in the high-profile extortion case. Police said the victim received a threatening message on WhatsApp from an unknown number on March 25. | The woman was allegedly asked to pay a large amount of money, although p…
(2026-09-14). Judge dismisses soprano Anna Netrebko's defamation suit against Met Opera. wsws.org The renowned Russian soprano's career has continued to flourish in Europe.
(2026-09-14). Former BBC Journalist Huda Zariwala detained by UP Police. ummid.com Huda Zariwala, Former BBC Journalist who also worked as News Anchor for Saudi TV Channel 2, has been detained by Uttar Pradesh Police.
(2026-09-14). Philadelphia protesters demand city leaders prevent data center development. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| About 100 protesters gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Monday to demand a moratorium on data centers, which are needed to power the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. | The residents and environmentalists called on Mayor Cherelle Parker and C…
(2026-09-14). OpenAI Claims Breakthrough in Navier-Stokes Equation, but NYU Mathematician Alleges His Work Was Copied. wattsupwiththat.com Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster asserts OpenAI cribbed the work he and a collaborator had done, which included significant progress toward solving the equation in August. OpenAI announced its team had solved the equation this week.
(2026-09-14). Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury CCA Has Flown Alongside F-35s. twz.com 
Anduril's The disclosure came during a briefing by Anduril executives Jason Levin, senior vice president for Air Dominance and S…
(2026-09-14). Durchbruch bei Brics-Gipfel in Neu-Delhi: Einigung steht nach zà§hen Verhandlungen. strategic-culture.su Der Iran-Krieg bringt den Brics-Gipfel in Neu-Delhi an den Rand des Scheiterns, schreibt BZ. Der Krieg im Nahen Osten brachte die neuen Mitglieder des Bàºndnisses — Iran und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate — gegeneinander auf, da beide Seiten nicht bereit waren, Zugestà§ndnisse zu machen. Dennoch gelang Indien ein diplomatisches Wunder und es rettete den Gipfel…
(2026-09-14). Migrant workers face harsh conditions on Australian farms. wsws.org With tight restrictions on their visas, often tying them to a specific employer, the hundreds of thousands of overseas workers in the Australian food picking and processing industry are especially vulnerable to exploitation.
(2026-09-14). Families Are Fighting Draconian No-Contact-Visit Policy at California ICE Jail. truthout.org On February 21, Samantha Sanchez joined her husband, Allen Tayson, on his adjustment of status interview with the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement in an office in San Jose, California. Within 10 minutes of her husband being called in, someone who worked there approached Sanchez and her children, ages 5 and 14, to let her know her husband was being detained. At that moment… |
(2026-09-14). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge." — Nicolaus Copernicus…
(2026-09-14). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-14). Xi meets Modi in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
(2026-09-14). Yemen gov't forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.
(2026-09-14). Make Philly Affordable Campaign Carries City Budget Demands Into Fall. popularresistance.org Residents concerned over their ability to afford life's necessities may want to follow the second phase of the Make Philly Affordable (MPA) campaign closely. This past spring, the grassroots coalition pressed Mayor Cherelle Parker and the City Council to allocate a portion of the $1.1 billion budget surplus to food, housing, schools, rec centers, libraries, SEPTA and renewable energy. MPA says this would improve quality of life for the city's working people. Following activist-organizer Erica Brown's 21-day hunger strike in May, MPA will continue the budget campaign into the fall.
(2026-09-14). Former Forensic Analyst Sentenced To 10 Years For DNA Manipulation. newsone.com 
(2026-09-14). Some people rely on air quality forecasts for their health, but it's hard to measure. whyy.org 
This story is from Find our full episode on weather and our health
| In the summer of 2023, Carolyn Moseley was at home in southwest…
(2026-09-14). Modern Day Racist Violence Breeds Strange Fruit in the 21st Century. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-14). Xi lands in New Delhi for BRICS summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on Saturday in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-14). Mexican Activists Fight Climate Crises By Stopping Extractive Violence. popularresistance.org Atahualpa Sofía Enciso's children don't know what a normal river is, she says. Living by the Santiago River in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, which overflows with dense white foam from the hundreds of industries that pollute it, she notes that the area is also getting hotter. | "My father talks about how when he was younger, he didn't need sweaters, because it was never that hot or cold, but now there are these extremes, because the river is polluted and it can't regulate temperatures as it used to," she tells Truthout. | For activists like Enciso, the term "climate change" is insufficient for describing such viol…
(2026-09-14). Malcolm Evans: Lipstick on a pig UK 'resets' Israel policy. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated in an interview with The Guardian last week that the 2024 International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion renders Israel's presence in the occupied territories unlawful in its entirety. She noted that "because the 2024 ICJ advisory opinion declares the entire Israeli presence in the occupied…
(2026-09-14). New Jersey, 9/14/26: Port Elizabeth 4 Trial Begins. wibailoutpeople.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, 9/14,, Port Elizabeth 4 Trial Begins What: Port Elizabeth 4 Trial begins Monday, September 14When: Press Conference at 8: 30 am. Trial scheduled for 9 am.Where: 1 Police Plaza, Elizabeth Municipal Court, New JerseyNYC 40 min train to Elizabeth, 2 min. walk to court Videos & Photos/ Oct. 3rd, '25Port Elizabeth 4 …
(2026-09-14). Pauline Hanson's ABC paywall threatens our shared culture. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson's plan to put the ABC behind a paywall threatens decades of shared Australian culture, writes Michael Gibbons.
(2026-09-14). Milei plans bill to toughen sanctions against firms operating in Falklands. al-monitor.com By Leila MillerBUENOS AIRES, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei is preparing legislation this week to toughen sanctions against companies operating in the Falkland Islands, a move analysts say raises uncertainty over whether he may escalate tensions with Britain by targeting other sectors of the disputed islands' economy.
(2026-09-14). Mamya Shajaffar discusses scrutiny over women's clothing in Pakistan's entertainment industry. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Mamya Shajaffar opened up in an interview with BBC Urdu regarding the scrutiny women in Pakistan's entertainment industry faced over their clothing, describing how quickly public judgment over what a woman wore could turn dangerous. | "When what you have worn becomes an answerable thing and, based on this, whether or not you should live, die, be harassed, [or] raped. It changes a lot in you," Mamya said, reflecting on how deeply the scrutiny may affect a woman's sense of self and safety. | Citing her experience walking a red carpet in Berlin, the actor noted that despite the platform and the work that ha…
(2026-09-14). Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.
(2026-09-14). Fighting, displacement in Yemen deepen humanitarian crisis along its Red Sea coast. tribune.com.pk 
Clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group are intensifying along the country's western coast, with airstrikes and ground fighting inflicting heavy casualties on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of civilians. | At the same time, the wave of people fleeing western coastal areas has expanded, with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reporting that more than 82,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of September, including more than 2,000 who have reached Djibouti. | The Yemeni army said that Houthi positions and military equipment were targeted in airstrik…
(2026-09-14). The Curious Case of Hindutva Foot Soldiers and BJP Ecosystem. ummid.com Arresting Swatantra Bharadwaj may be necessary. But the larger challenge is to question the ecosystem that makes people like him believe that hatred is a form of loyalty, aggression is a form of courage and attacking dissenters is a form of service.
(2026-09-14). U.S. Admits It Has Weapons In Orbit. twz.com 
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink made a bombshell admission this morning, disclosing that there are on-orbit weapons deployed right now to Meink first made mention of what he described as "on-orbit space control weapons" during his keynote speech earlier today at the Air & Space Forces Association's…
(2026-09-14). Released: Open Source AI Model to Support Lunar Exploration. ummid.com Tech giant IBM and American space agency NASA Thursday announced the open-source release of the NASA‚ÄëIBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available.
(2026-09-14). FCC stresses equal treatment as Adiala inmates seek private hospital transfers. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday observed that the jail manual was "clear" on the treatment and transfer of prisoners to hospitals, stressing that all inmates must be treated equally and that any orders regarding their medical care must comply with the law. | A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan made the observations while hearing petitions seeking medical facilities for Adiala jail prisoners on the same basis as those provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. | The court said Rule 197 of the jail manual contained no ambiguity and noted that the gover…
(2026-09-14). Russian convoy resupplies Syria coastal facilities for first time since Moscow-Damascus deal. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyTARTOUS, Syria, Sept 14 (Reuters) – A convoy of Russian naval and cargo vessels delivered supplies last week to coastal facilities long used by Moscow's military, two sources familiar with the operation said, in the first such mission since Damascus and Moscow agreed last month on the future of Russia's military presence in the country.
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). Xi warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region and does not serve the common interests of the international community.
(2026-09-14). Who is responsible for protecting and preserving Indigenous cultures? globalvoices.org 
There is an urgent need for more Indigenous individuals to collaborate before the few individual leaders burn outOriginally published on This post is part of…
(2026-09-14). BRICS Summit Declaration Unanimously Approved; India Advances Crucial Proposals. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in India delivered the final declaration approved by all core members of the bloc. The declaration builds on some of the key tracks of BRICS development from the past several years, while also launching new initiatives prioritized by India during its chairmanship…
(2026-09-14). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-14). Colombia's social organizations and labor unions announce national strike in November. colombiareports.com Some 1,500 representatives of social organizations and labor unions agreed to begin organizing an anti-government national strike that should take place throughout Colombia either on November 11 or on November 20. The organizations agreed to the mass mobilization during the National Gathering for the Defense of Life, Dignity, Democracy, Peace, Sovereignty, and Social Reforms that …
(2026-09-14). Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin. nationofchange.org 
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large group of other Russian guests.
(2026-09-14). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-14). Turkish court jails 16 in Izmir after raids on LGBTQ+ groups. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Sept 14 (Reuters) – A Turkish court ordered the detention of 16 people pending trial in the western province of Izmir as part of a government campaign that has included sweeping raids on LGBTQ+ associations, a prosecutor's office said on Monday.The chief prosecutor's office in the western province of Izmir said 18 suspects had been detained under the "My Family is Safe" operation, with 16 of them ordered to be remanded in jail and the other two placed under judicial supervision.
(2026-09-14). Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury. aljazeera.com Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stresses that he is not retiring and remains determined to compete again.
(2026-09-14). Lending vs. Leasing vs. Secondhand: What's your EV buying strategy? independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-14). Trump Claims the Only AI "Guardrail" Needed Is Himself. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday, President Donald Trump said there is no need to regulate tech companies' development of artificial intelligence (AI). "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote. Trump claimed those who are pleading for a slowdown of AI advancement are part of "a SICK… |
(2026-09-14). Xi leaves for 18th BRICS Summit in India. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
(2026-09-14). Germany's AfD Firewall Just Broke in Saxony-Anhalt. moderndiplomacy.eu The clearest sign Germany's "firewall" against the far right no longer means what it says came four days after Saxony-Anhalt voted. BSW co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali, holding the balance of power with just 5.3% of the vote, did not propose blocking the AfD by rallying the other parties behind the incumbent CDU premier. She proposed …
(2026-09-14). For young Philadelphians in residential care, speaking up can be an act of civic engagement, ombudsperson says. whyy.org 
What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? When Philadelphia created an office to advocate for young people in residential facilities and field their complaints, it hired Tracie Johnson as the city's first youth ombudsperson. | When she took up…
(2026-09-14). Meta Wants To Build A $50 Billion Data Center In Louisiana. popularresistance.org Meta wants to build one of the largest data centers in the world in rural Louisiana. | The facility, known as Hyperion, is being built to train and operate the artificial intelligence systems behind Meta's products. What began as a $10 billion proposal has since ballooned into a more than $50 billion development spanning nearly 10 million square feet and roughly 3,650 acres. At full scale, Hyperion is expected to require 5 gigawatts of computing capacity, making it the largest data center in Meta's global fleet and one of the largest ever built.
(2026-09-14). Yet Another Federal Judge Blocks Trump Mail-In Voting Executive Order. newsone.com 
Source: Los Angeles Times / Getty | The Trump administration just can't take no for an answer, which, sadly, isn't surprising considering the
(2026-09-14). South Korea's new manager Robert Moreno dismisses 'AI coaching' allegations. aljazeera.com The Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.
(2026-09-14). Razaullah: Hero, Zero, Then Hero Again. tribune.com.pk 
The first day of the Edgbaston Test: Razaullah bowled at speeds of around 90 miles per hour and managed to dismiss a world-class batter like Joe Root. | "Pakistan have found a new Waqar Younis! What a bowler, wow! If they had such a good pacer available, why wasn't he selected earlier?" | The second day of the match: Razaullah took three more wickets, but his bowling speed dropped considerably. He conceded 148 runs for four wickets and recorded the worst economy rate. | "What a useless bowler! Why did they just bring him in and hand him a Test debut? The value of a Test cap has completely disappeared in Pakist…
(2026-09-14). Pakistan Rejects Activating Mecca Pact To Join Saudi War On Yemen. popularresistance.org Pakistan refused Saudi Arabia's request to join the war in Yemen and to counter the lightning offensive launched by the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) across the country — as well as missile and drone strikes on Saudi military and energy sites. | "There is no such thing under discussion right now … When the time comes (we) will act under the agreement," Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said on 10 September. | The statement contradicts the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia, which states that "an attack on one is an attac…
(2026-09-14). BRICS advance multipolar agenda in New Delhi. infobrics.org In India, BRICS leaders call for de-dollarization, UN reform, and the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts.
(2026-09-14). 3 weeks before UAW ballot deadline, campaign by rank-and-file candidate challenges pro-corporate apparatus. wsws.org With three weeks remaining before the October 5 deadline for mail ballots to be returned and counted, the election of top United Auto Workers officers—including UAW president—is taking place amid a mounting economic assault on the working class.
(2026-09-14). Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters. aljazeera.com Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.
(2026-09-14). Surviving Trump: Trump Begs Voters To Cheat, Implies Black People Hate America, And More [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Brendan Moran / Getty | We're back for another round of Surviving Trump, our column that tracks and reports a round-up of President Donald Trump's latest lies, expressions of bigotry, and displays of incompetence. It's a tedious job, but not a difficult one. It's like finding a needle in a needle-stack. | Let's get into it… | Trump Tells Republican Voters To Go Ahead And 'Cheat Like Hell': | Trump's "Trumpapalooza" event in Dallas was so rife with boats of corruption, dog-whistle racism, and general partisan delusion that we forgot to talk about a lot of it in our last couple of Surviving Tru…
(2026-09-14). Kolkata College VP Tarannum says held as captive, forced to resign. ummid.com Mohammadi Tarannum, Vice Principal of Surendranath Law College, Kolkata in the BJP ruled West Bengal, said she was held as captive for two days, and later forced to sign on her resignation letter.
(2026-09-14). In the Age of the BRICS: from New Delhi to the Future. strategic-culture.su It is time to make a proclamation: welcome to the era of the BRICS. Multipolarity is the future. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Shapin…
(2026-09-14). Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia for alleged failure to protect pro-Palestinian students. al-monitor.com By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Mahmoud Khalil and other pro-Palestinian student activists sued Columbia University on Monday, accusing the Ivy League school of being deliberately indifferent to years of pervasive harassment because of their advocacy.Khalil became a face of the Trump administration crackdown on students' pro-Palestinian protests afterU.S. immigration agents arrested him in March 2025 in the lobby of his university residence, though he was a lawful permanent resident — or green card holder — and not accused of a crime.
(2026-09-14). Yemen's Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz. aljazeera.com Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
(2026-09-14). Bayern edge Elversberg in Bundesliga. tribune.com.pk 
Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season to help Bayern Munich edge to a 2-1 win at promoted Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. | Handed the captain's armband with skipper Manuel Neuer rested, Kane scored with 18 minutes remaining to break a 1-1 deadlock and put the defending champions on track for victory. | Bayern had taken the lead through teenage Germany winger Lennart Karl but Elversberg levelled things up just after the hour mark thanks to a stunning curling effort from Maurice Krattenmacher. | Kane scored 36 league goals last campaign but after drawing a blank in his first two matches he told…
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). Empty Seat: U.S. Absent As Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians. portside.org Empty Seat: U.S. Absent As Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians |
(2026-09-14). Development of Relations Between Russia and China Within the Framework of the BRICS. infobrics.org Interview with Consul General of Russia in Shanghai Dmitry Lukian'tsev…
(2026-09-14). How to Make Any Celebration Feel More Memorable. thecanary.co 
A great celebration is rarely defined by how much money was spent on it. People remember the atmosphere, the conversations, and the moments that made them feel involved. Whether you're organising a birthday party, wedding reception, family gathering, or work social, giving guests opportunities to connect helps everyone settle in. You don't need an elaborate […] | By
(2026-09-14). The Mapuche Struggle Under the New Far-Right Chilean Government. portside.org The Mapuche Struggle Under the New Far-Right Chilean Government |
(2026-09-14). At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece. aljazeera.com At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.
(2026-09-14). Why Unrivaled Shouldn't Add Caitlin Clark To Its Roster [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: SOPA Images / Getty | As rumors circulate that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark might be in negotiations to join the third season of the 3-on-3 women's basketball league, Unrivaled, I feel deflated. |
(2026-09-14). 'Failure of epic proportions': Yemen's lightning assault fractures Saudi-led coalition. mronline.org 
Sources told U.S. media that the Ansarallah-led Yemeni army's opponents, already weakened in recent days, faced 'waves and waves' of Sanaa's forces in the latest battle.
(2026-09-14). Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in. whyy.org A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement The nation's highest court already is considering the administration's appeal of
(2026-09-14). Zverev seals US Open title. tribune.com.pk 
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. | The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. | Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his 2020 US Open defeat, when he was two points from victory before falling to Dominic Thiem in five sets. | It would be six years ⚪ with two major finals disappointments ⚪ before he would break through this se…
(2026-09-14). 'Columbia did not care': Mahmoud Khalil files discrimination lawsuit. aljazeera.com Activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is filing a lawsuit against the university and a dean.
(2026-09-14). Ansar Allah Takes Control of More Red Sea Islands, Launches Attack on Saudi Arabia. news.antiwar.com Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, has taken control of more islands in the Red Sea and launched another significant missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the war in Yemen continues to rage after it was reignited by Saudi airstrikes on the Sanaa International Airport on July 13. Yemeni sources …
(2026-09-14). Statement: don't trust the AI bros. But take the danger of AI seriously. commondreams.org AI "doomerism" is going mainstream. This week the heads of major frontier AI companies ratcheted up their rhetoric about how dangerous the technology they are building is, calling for a "pause" on AI development.Digital rights group Fight for the Future, which has run many of the highest profile campaigns against the use of AI for surveillance and warfare, issued the following statement, which can be attributed to the group's director, Evan Greer (she/her): "We can't trust the AI industry to regulate itself. We can't really trust anything these self-interested billionaires say. But we should take them serious…
(2026-09-14). New Music Video: Awakening To The Truth On Every Level. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Check out our latest video, Awakening To The Truth On Every Level: Here's the text, for my subscribers who prefer to read: Different people mean different things when they talk about having an awakening. Some use "awakening" to describe the movement into revolutionary politics as you gradually discover that everything you've been taught about your …
(2026-09-14). Greek unions back Chicago hotel workers as contracts expire at 46 hotels. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—The All-Workers' Militant Front (PAME) in Greece issued a statement of international working-class solidarity with the 7,000 Chicago hotel workers and their union, Unite HERE Local 1, as they continue to fight for new contracts covering dozens of the city's bustling and profitable hotels. PAME, a Greek labor federation which represents workers across tourism and …
(2026-09-14). 'This is exactly the taste!' African diplomat recommends Chinese braised beef at CIFTIS. ecns.cn "This is xactly the taste! People at my hometown love it,"said Gregory Ikome, counsellor at the Embassy of Cameroon in China, after having a taste of Chinese soy-sauce-braised beef at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services.
(2026-09-14). Panama looks to science, fishers, and the law to protect its sharks and rays. nationofchange.org 
A pending bill would ban targeted shark fishing nationwide, but marine biologists say its proposed 10 percent bycatch limit has no scientific basis.
(2026-09-14). Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca. aljazeera.com Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
(2026-09-14). US adds Indian-origin man to fugitive list over eight billion medicare fraud. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin laboratory owner has been declared a fugitive in the US over an alleged $93 million Medicare fraud scheme involving genetic testing. | According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 46-year-old Khadeer Khan Mohammed allegedly used his Texas-based laboratory to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare, the US government-funded healthcare programme, for more than a year. | Mohammed owned American Premier Labs LLC in Richardson, Texas. Authorities allege that between August 2023 and October 2024, he directed others to submit Medicare claims for genetic tests that were not e…
(2026-09-14). Scientific Conference Addresses Vital Topics for Gastroenterology in Sancti Spíritus. en.escambray.cu The event is being held Monday and Tuesday at Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital…
(2026-09-14). Auckland's City Rail Link 25,000+ train passengers on first weekday. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Matthew Theunissen and Lucy Xia of RNZ An estimated 72,500 passengers were counted on trains across the Auckland Transport network by 5pm today — 25,000 more than last Monday. Auckland's City Rail Link — New Zealand's first underground metro — has had its first full weekday in operation on Monday. Auckland Transport chief executive…
(2026-09-14). PM unveils plan to cushion fuel shock. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering Rs100 per litre off petrol for motorcycles, three-wheeler rickshaws, and cars up to 800cc engine, in an attempt to shield lower-income consumers from the impact of sharply rising petroleum prices. | In this regard, the government has prepared a Rs75 billion fuel relief scheme and the Petroleum Division has circulated a draft summary for the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), seeking immediate comments from key stakeholders before moving ahead with the scheme. | "In this hour of difficulty, we will not leave the public alone.
(2026-09-14). Progressive candidate Samantha Baker enters mayor's race in Columbus, Ohio. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new perspective has entered the arena in Ohio's state capital as Samantha Baker announced her people-powered candidacy for mayor of Columbus in the 2027 election. Surrounded by supporters at Slammer's Bar and Grill in downtown Columbus Friday night, Sept. 11, Baker said, "We deserve to be able to afford to live and eat …
(2026-09-14). Infographics: BRICS in numbers. ecns.cn In a world undergoing profound changes, the BRICS is amplifying the voices of Global South countries in demands for better governance, more security and the right to development.
(2026-09-14). Airmen Under Fire: Stories From Iranian Barrages On U.S. Bases. twz.com 
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(2026-09-14). Starbucks Workers United: This barista won two years of pay. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser First up, this is what organizing gets you. A barista from Washington took on Starbucks with their union and won TWO YEARS worth of pay. You read that right. That's what happens when you don't back down. When you organize with your coworkers, you have more protections and mechanisms …
(2026-09-14). "One Betrayal After Another" : 9/11 Widow Blasts U.S. Cover-Up of Saudi Role in Attacks. democracynow.org 
A quarter-century after the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States, a group of victims' families is continuing a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to hold the kingdom accountable for any role it played in the planning and execution of the plot. While the Saudi government has always denied advance knowledge of the 9/11 attacks, 15 of the 19 plane hijackers were Saudi citizens, including some with connections to Saudi officials and intelligence assets in the United States. Terry Strada, the national chair of 9/11 Families United, raised the issue during an official commemoration…
(2026-09-14). The DSA's "Workers Deserve More" program: "Socialism" for the privileged middle class. wsws.org The DSA program does not recognize the working class as having any independent—let alone revolutionary—role.
(2026-09-14). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-14). Portugal says Israel undermining Palestinian state through settlement expansion. al-monitor.com LISBON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Portugal's foreign minister said on Monday that Israeli settlement expansion and economic pressure in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem were undermining prospects for a viable Palestinian state.• Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said Israel's E1 settlement plan was "extremely pernicious" because it would divide the West Bank, isolate East Jerusalem and was incompatible with a two-state solution.
(2026-09-14). Pakistan lists Masood Azhar as most-wanted terrorist, raises reward ahead of FATF meet. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly included Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in its 2026 list of most-wanted terrorists, increasing the reward for information leading to his arrest to PKR 70 lakh.The development comes ahead of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting scheduled for October, at a time when Pakistan is seeking to avoid being placed back on the global watchdog's grey list.The FIA earlier announced a reward of PKR 50 lakh for information on Azhar in 2021. The latest list raises that amount to PKR 70 lakh.Pakistan has maintained for several year…
(2026-09-14). US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports. aljazeera.com Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
(2026-09-14). Comicomment | Behind the empty seats: Who's stirring up geopolitical tensions. ecns.cn PIF should not allow geopolitical security narratives to overshadow the urgent challenges facing Pacific island countries. The forum should remain focused on the real interests of Pacific island countries rather than become a stage for bloc politics or competition among major powers…
(2026-09-14). BRICS Summit: Members, Partner Countries Discuss 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation'. infobrics.org Leaders of the BRICS grouping and its partner nations met Sunday on the final day of the two-day 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in India's capital, New Delhi…
(2026-09-14). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. juancole.com * Within a span of only five months, between March 18 and the end of August 2026, Iran's authorities announced the executions of 29 people in connection with recent protests. These executions were unlawful and in violation of international human rights law. Several protesters executed were teenagers aged 18 and 19. Scores more remain at imminent risk of execution. Some executions have been carried out in public to further instill fear, marking a significant escalation. | * Executions have followed grossly unfair and summary proceedings, ranging in protest-related cases from just over five weeks to less than eight…
(2026-09-14). Madison: Justice For Corey Ruiz! 12 NOON Meet at the DA's Office on Day of Decision. wibailoutpeople.org 
JUSTICE FOR COREY RUIZ. THE DAY OF THE DA'S DECISION, MEET AT THE DA'S OFFICE,…
(2026-09-14). Laurel plans Meadow View community to expand affordable housing access in Sussex County, Delaware. whyy.org 
(2026-09-14). Saudi Arabia Appears To Have Used Its Secretive Stash Of Ballistic Missiles For The First Time. twz.com 
Debris from a Chinese-made ballistic missile found in Yemen could have inadvertently revealed a previously undisclosed addition to Saudi Arabia's
(2026-09-14). Black Voters in Georgia Are Mobilizing as Voting Rights Face New Threats. capitalbnews.org 
Decisions made in courts across the country are changing the rules of voting and shifting Black political power. Capital B is tracking the fight for voting rights to show who is affected, where power is shifting, and what the changes mean for Black communities nationwide. For voting rights stories from across the country, visit our …
(2026-09-14). 9/11 After 25 Years: Terrorism War Transformed: 'Just War' rechristened as 'The Great Terror War'. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: this is a republication of Substack publication as an alternative way of remembering 9/11, essentially as a systemic tragedy legitimizing the state crime of state terror and demonizing political resistance to such criminality as validating retaliation under the rubrics of either counterterrrorism or a new revived species of pre-modern 'just war.' See
(2026-09-14). Reopened after 11 years, Benghazi University breaks 3 Guinness World Records. ummid.com The University of Benghazi, which was closed for the past eleven years due to the Libyan war, officially reopened all its faculties and facilities on September 4, 2026 in a ceremony breaking three Guinness World Records.
(2026-09-14). Somaliland And Sovereignty In The Horn And The Red Sea Region. popularresistance.org Somaliland's declared president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is in Washington to plead with the United States to recognize it as a nation independent of Somalia. He promises to be a key US security partner on the geocritical Bab-el Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden and to offer generous resource extraction deals, particularly in rare earth minerals. | His trip comes just a month after Somalia's Northeast State celebrated the anniversary of its constitution as one of the seven Federal Member States of Somalia. In 2023 its people won the Las Anod Conflict, their war to break free from secessionist Somaliland and rejoi…
(2026-09-14). Historic first: London hosts Ganga aarti on banks of Thames. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A historic cultural and spiritual ceremony was held in London on Sunday as the city witnessed its first-ever Ganga aarti on the banks of the River Thames, drawing thousands of people for an evening centred on gratitude, nature and unity.The event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames Festival, as part of global celebrations marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission.Inspired by the traditional Ganga aarti performed along the banks of the Ganga in India, the ceremony on the Thames sought to highlight the connection between nature, knowledge and human cons…
(2026-09-14). Postal Workers: Refuse to withhold ballots! Defend mail-in voting and the post office! wsws.org We refuse to carry out any order to withhold, delay or "verify" mail-in ballots. We will not be the instrument of the disenfranchisement of the American people.
(2026-09-14). Israel raises naval readiness as Houthis gain ground near Bab el-Mandeb: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has stepped up the readiness of its naval forces amid growing concern over advances by Yemen's Houthi group near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday. | The daily said Israel's security establishment is closely monitoring developments after the Houthis expanded their presence along Yemen's Red Sea coast and strengthened their position around the key waterway. | Israeli assessments cited by the newspaper said the withdrawal of Yemeni government forces from Perim, also known as Mayyun Island, at the entrance to the strait had significantly increased th…
(2026-09-14). Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election. aljazeera.com Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
(2026-09-14). China, Serbia launch joint police patrols in S China's Hainan. ecns.cn At the invitation of China's Ministry of Public Security, Serbia's Ministry of Interior has sent eight police officers to South China's Hainan Province for a two-week joint patrol mission that began Friday, CCTV News reported Sunday.
(2026-09-14). Workshop on Integrated Management of Guamuhaya National Geopark to Be Held in Topes de Collantes (+photos). en.escambray.cu The management of the area integrates the experience of nature tourism with the protection of a unique heritage that includes karst formations, caves, valleys, and highly sensitive ecosystems…
(2026-09-14). La geografia invisibile del potere israeliano. strategic-culture.su La sovranità sui dati è il nuovo petrolio: ma l'Asia occidentale estrae la materia prima, mentre i giganti tecnologici stranieri la raffinano. | Segue nostro La mappa nascosta dai server e l'illusione dei confini digitali | Il 10 giugno 2025, due dirigenti di Microsoft France si sono presentati davanti a una commissione d'inchiesta del Senato francese incaricata di esaminare gli appalti pubblici e la sovranità digitale. L'audizione proce…