(2026-09-17). US House passes Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 per cent tariffs on India, China | How New Delhi will be impacted. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India is facing a fresh tariff threat from the Donald Trump administration after the US House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging sanctions bill targeting Russia's officials and ke | US House passes Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 per cent tariffs on India, China | How New Delhi will be impacted…
(2026-09-17). China presses Iran, US to reopen Hormuz as disruptions threaten oil supply. al-monitor.com Conflicts in the region are disrupting two key routes for oil bound for China, with Iranian crude affected by the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi shipments facing growing risks in the Red Sea.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-16). US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that meansUnited States President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to sell 60,000 highly destructive, 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs to Israel in a multibillion-dollar package which will be funded by American taxpayers.
US media has reported that the Trump administration has approved the sale, which features some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, and has informally notified Congress.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
2026-09-15: Norman Finkelstein Reveals Shocking Discoveries While Researching History of Israel's Gaza Obsession
Norman Finkelstein has been telling the truth about Gaza longer than anyone else in academia. Naturally the media have dismissed him as an antisemite or ignored him completely.
Norman Finkelstein received his doctorate from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His books have been translated into some sixty foreign editions. They include The Holocaust Industry, What Gandhi Says, and I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It. A 2020 study ranked Finkelstein the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.
Norman Finkelstein's new book is Gaza's Gravediggers
2026-09-14: Visiting America's First Gaza Holocaust Memorial
Ashley visits a Gaza Holocaust memorial installation honoring more than 18,500 Palestinian children ki*led in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and July 2025. Created by artist Phil Buehler, the installation stretches across four panels, inviting visitors to read the names of the children and the places where they were ki*lled.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Israeli minister vows to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over award-winning Gaza documentary
Israel's culture minister has vowed to revoke the citizenship of two Israeli filmmakers after their documentary on the Gaza war won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Satellite images reveal extensive damage to key Saudi oil pipeline as supply fears mount
Satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline following reported drone strikes, as industry sources warn that a prolonged shutdown could put up to 4% of global oil supplies at risk.
counterpunch.org (2026-09-14). Under the Stars in Old New Mexico: the Growing Resistance to Uranium Mining
In New Mexico, resistance to Trump's demand to resume uranium mining appears to be growing, from local protests against mines, mining-permit proposals and a processing mill in Utah, to statewide and congressional action.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). IRGC downs another advanced MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has intercepted and destroyed another advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-15). No talks until Iran's conditions are met: SNSC chief
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that mixed signals from the US president should not distract anyone from the new realities around oil and the straits, adding that there will be no negotiations until Tehran's conditions are met.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-16). US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that meansUnited States President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to sell 60,000 highly destructive, 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs to Israel in a multibillion-dollar package which will be funded by American taxpayers.
US media has reported that the Trump administration has approved the sale, which features some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, and has informally notified Congress.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
(2026-09-17). Houthi Advance Tests the Mecca Agreement and Middle East Defense. moderndiplomacy.eu The Houthi advance in Yemen and the Red Sea region is creating upheavals in the Middle Eastern security structure in general and the conflict in Iran in particular. Saudi Arabia has inadvertently become the focal point of territorial security pressures from the south, energy infrastructure, and maritime interests. In this context, the Mecca Agreement between …
(2026-09-17). Iran War Spreads to Yemen as Trump Signals Hope for End to Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped the war against Iran was nearing an end as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran backed Houthi forces intensified in Yemen, adding a new front to a conflict that has already disrupted energy supplies and shipping across the Gulf. Saudi aircraft have carried out strikes on Houthi positions …
(2026-09-17). Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened. al-monitor.com By Samia Nakhoul and Timour AzhariANKARA, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The Houthi capture of ground overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dealt Saudi Arabia its gravest setback in Yemen in years, exposing intelligence failures, the collapse of Yemeni allies and the limits of U.S. protection.A Houthi advance this week along the Red Sea coast and the capture of islands at the mouth of the strait, a vital artery for global oil supplies, has also left the kingdom scrambling for backing as Iran and its allies expand their reach.
(2026-09-17). Protests and strikes erupt against skyrocketing energy costs driven by US war against Iran. wsws.org Mass protests and strikes have erupted in countries around the globe against the devastating increase in energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-09-17). Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.— ReutersHouthi attacks extend Iran's reach in 7-month-old war.Trump to…
(2026-09-17). UN chief to visit Pakistan 'soon', hails Islamabad's role in US-Iran mediation. tribune.com.pk 1723542595-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(74)1723542595-0.jpg)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced that he would visit Pakistan "soon," highlighting the country's pivotal role as one of the two key mediators working to resolve the ongoing US-Iran conflict. | Speaking during his final press conference ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly high-level week, the UN chief strongly advocated for a return to dialogue to bring a peaceful end to the war. | Guterres' visit, at the invitation of the government of Pakistan, is expected to take place next month. | Responding to a question about the possibility of peace talks between the US and Iran at the UN, t…
(2026-09-17). Military leaders meet in Paris to mull post-UN mission plans. al-monitor.com PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces' needs and discuss the looming end of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon.Israel and Lebanon have held several rounds of U.S.-brokered talks aimed at easing tensions along their border. But with elections in Israel and the United States approaching in the coming weeks, diplomats say a breakthrough is unlikely.
(2026-09-17). Israeli show 'Fauda' tops Netflix in Lebanon, hits top 10 across Arab states. al-monitor.com The show was created by Israeli journalist Avi Issacharoff and actor Lior Raz, drawing on their experiences serving in the Israeli military's elite Duvdevan unit.
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Israeli Authorities Threaten to Strip Citizenship from "NAZA" Filmmakers documenting Gaza Genocide. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The Yuval Abraham-Rachel Szor documentary
(2026-09-17). Can EU-Canada Ties Trigger a New Trade Clash With Trump? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on the European Union if the bloc moves ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first associate member, escalating tensions over the EU's plans to deepen ties with Ottawa. Trump called the proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen "laughable" and warned …
(2026-09-17). Cuban Men's Volleyball Team Secures Spot in World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic 3—0 today to win the bronze medal at the Men's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship and secure the final qualifying spot for the 2027 World Championship. | At the Avenir Centre, the Cubans dominated the match with set scores of 25-22, 25-19, and 26-24, authoritatively closing out a tournament in which they had already defeated the Dominicans by the same scoreline during the group stage. | The victory also tasted like redemption following yesterday's setback against Canada, who shut out the Cubans 3-0 in the semifinals and advanced…
(2026-09-17). Bronce y cupo mundial para Cuba en continental Norceca de voleibol masculino. cubadebate.cu El equipo masculino de Cuba de voleibol conquistó la medalla de bronce y uno de los tres boletos para el mundial de 2027, al derrotar 3-0 a República Dominicana en el cierre del Campeonato Continental de Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe, con sede en Moncton, Canadá, donde este viernes y sábado será el preolimpico para Los àÅngeles 2028.
(2026-09-17). En Cienfuegos sesionará Foro de Negocios del Turismo. radiohc.cu El Foro de Negocios del Turismo "La Perla del Sur, un destino de oportunidades" tendrá lugar en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos entre los próximos días 9 y 10 de octubre, en el Palacio de Valle, patrimonio en esta ciudad del centro y sur. | La finalidad es promover la cartera de oportunidades de inversiones en el sector turístico e identificar nuevos negocios, con la participación del Sector No Estatal y los cubanos residentes en el exterior. | Asimismo, estimularán el empleo de fuentes renovables de energía, la transformación digital y la industria cultural. | El Foro es auspiciado por los ministerios del Turismo…
(2026-09-17). Solidaridad con Cuba en Rusia en el centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La Biblioteca Pública Estatal Científica y Técnica de Rusia (BPECT) celebró este miércoles un acto de solidaridad con Cuba, entre las actividades por el centenario de Fidel Castro. | Al acto, organizado por la entidad sede, la Sociedad Rusa de Amistad con Cuba (SRAC) y el Centro para la cooperación y el Desarrollo Humanitario Internacional, asistieron miembros de la legación diplomática cubana en Moscú, y amigos de la solidaridad, según constató Prensa Latina. | El vicepresidente de la SRAC, Nikolai Manuilov, inauguró el encuentro y cedió la palabra al Académico Titular de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba, y nieto…
(2026-09-17). Lula: Los cubanos no merecen lo que están pasando. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. | "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el primer mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto con líderes evangélicos, según reportó Brasil 247. | Lula vinculó su reflexión con la situación internacional y cuestionó la ausencia de un liderazgo que pueda ser considerado humanista en el escenario mundial. | "El mundo no tiene hoy un liderazgo que podamos llamar humanist…
(2026-09-17). Presidente de Cuba anuncia nuevo programa radial. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, anunció este miércoles el estreno del programa Criterio compartido, que conducirá junto a la periodista Bárbara Betancourt, en la emisora Radio Rebelde. | El primer mandatario llegó alrededor de las 07: 00, hora local, a los estudios de la estación radial y, ante los micrófonos del primer y mayor informativo de la radio cubana, dio a conocer la nueva producción. | Durante su recorrido por la planta fundada en 1958 en las montañas de la Sierra Maestra, el jefe de Estado conoció las rutinas productivas del medio e intercambió con el colectivo de la revista Haciendo Radio.
(2026-09-17). Trump llama por teléfono al CEO de Nvidia y le pidió que no ralentizara el desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial. cubadebate.cu El presidente Trump se ha involucrado de lleno en el intenso debate sobre la inteligencia artificial y sobre si los desarrolladores de modelos, principalmente Anthropic y OpenAI, están creando a gran velocidad una tecnología que amenaza con destruir a la humanidad. Durante el diálogo, Trump elogió la construcción de centros de datos de IA.
(2026-09-17). Examinó Consejo de Estado implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. cubadebate.cu Sobre la situación actual y perspectivas de las transformaciones económicas y sociales aprobadas en el país, informó el vice primer ministro Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, titular de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, en la sesión ordinaria del Consejo de Estado.
(2026-09-17). Exposición colectiva "Visiones compartidas" , un diálogo entre la fotografía de Roberto Chile y la plástica cubana contemporánea. radiohc.cu 
En el marco de la Jornada dedicada al insigne Historiador Eusebio Leal Spengler, quedó inaugurada el pasado 11 de septiembre, en la Casa del Benemérito de las Américas Benito Juárez -sita en Obra Pía entre Mercaderes y Oficio-, la exposición colectiva Visiones Compartidas. La muestra, que se extenderá hasta el 20 de octubre, Día de la Cultura Nacional, constituye un puente entre dos mundos: el instante capturado por el fotógrafo y documentalista Roberto Chile, Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí 2019, y la creatividad de once grandes artistas cubanos contemporáneos que reinterpretan esas imágenes desde sus p…
(2026-09-17). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-17). Netanyahu steps up threats against directors of Gaza documentary. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to pass a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel's soldiers, his latest threat against the Israeli directors of "NAZA", a documentary about soldiers' killing of Gaza civilians.Directed by Israeli journalists ‚ÄåYuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, NAZA alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into Israeli targeting decisions in Gaza, something Netanyahu and the military reject.
(2026-09-17). Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21, including 12 children. al-monitor.com Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 12 children were among the 21 people killed when an apartment building collapsed due to damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. | The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency, which works as a rescue service under Hamas authority.
(2026-09-17). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-17). Saturday 9/26: Fly 100 Kites for Palestine! indybay.org Chrissy Field, San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade 'highly effective'. aljazeera.com The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'highly effective'.
(2026-09-17). SCO Digital Economy Forum explores new frontiers in digital economy cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum opened in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, business leaders and experts to discuss ways to deepen digital cooperation.
(2026-09-17). Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project. aljazeera.com The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
(2026-09-17). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-17). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-17). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-17). Universal Beijing Resort marks fifth anniversary with two new attractions. ecns.cn Universal Beijing Resort is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary with two new attractions, including Asia's first indoor Fast & Furious ride and a new nighttime spectacular at the Lagoon.
(2026-09-17). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-17). China, ASEAN deepen cooperation as comprehensive strategic partnership marks 5th anniversary: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn This year marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, and under the strategic guidance of leaders of both sides, China and ASEAN have engaged in fruitful practical cooperation in various areas and built increasingly closer economic and trade ties, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). U.S. scholar calls on dialogue for governance of differences in emerging technologies. ecns.cn At the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, David Santoro, president and CEO of the Pacific Forum, called on the United States and China to engage in dialogue and establish mechanisms to better jointly govern emerging technologies. (Zhang Dongfang, Diao Wei, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie)…
(2026-09-17). Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico. aljazeera.com Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
(2026-09-17). Police discover ninth body in Dawn Park. sanews.gov.za Police discover ninth body in Dawn Park | Police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday (17 September 2026) morning in Dawn Park, Boksburg, following the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. | "A multidisciplinary team of experts has already been mobilised to work on the cases and ensure that those responsible for these crimes are brought before the court," the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement. | The police have appealed to community members to share any information that may assist with the investigations by calling the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 o…
(2026-09-17). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-17). Pakistan down Thailand to reach Asian Games semis. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan women held their nerve to beat Thailand women by three wickets in a tense second quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nisshin on Thursday. | Pakistan chased the 92-run target with two balls remaining after losing seven wickets in the process. | Thailand, sent in to bat, posted 91 for four from their allotted 11 overs, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scoring 49 from 38 balls. | Fatima Sana spearheaded Pakistan bowling with 2-22 from three overs, while Nashra Sandhu took 1-19 as the game had been reduced to 11 overs a side due to delayed start because of rain. | Pakistan made a brisk start to the chase,…
(2026-09-17). 28th Ice Cream Expo opens in Tianjin with global industry players. ecns.cn The 28th China Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry Expo, also known as ICE CREAM CHINA 2026, opened at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on Wednesday, bringing together 560 companies from across the global ice cream industry.
(2026-09-17). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-17). Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians who are members of AFM 6 on the third day of their strike picketed at the Opera house and performed music.
(2026-09-17). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-17). Sri Lankan president addresses public rallies: A bid to stem falling popular support. wsws.org Like all capitalist governments around the world, the ruling JVP/NPP, as it imposes austerity measures on working people, is now preparing the repressive apparatus to suppress the inevitable popular opposition.
(2026-09-17). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-17). Who is Shehzad Bhatti? MHA declares his networks terrorist outfit under UAPA. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Union government on Wednesday designated Shahzad Bhatti's network a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued a gazette notification declaring the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | "Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN)' is an organisation whose objective is to involve gullible youth and local criminals to smuggle arms, explosives, and narcotics from across the border, and through terrorist activities, pose a serious threat to the democratic system, co…
(2026-09-17). 3 ferry disasters claim about 250 lives across the Asia-Pacific. wsws.org The tragedies expose the deadly class divide in inter-island transport, where workers and the poor risk their lives aboard ageing ferries operated for private profit.
(2026-09-17). Pakistan Survive Thailand Challenge in Rain-Shortened Quarter-Final. thinktank.pk Pakistan women secured a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Thailand in the second quarter-final of the Asian Games Women's Cricket competition at Korogi Athletic Park on Thursday. The rain-affected match was reduced to an 11-over contest, with Thailand posting 91 for four after Pakistan opted to field first. Pakistan then chased down the revised target of 92 in 10.4 overs, …
(2026-09-17). What a "Temporary Removal" of Negro Bar, Sacramento County means to CA Gold Rush Heritage. indybay.org Restoring the authentic 1854 Negro Bar townsite and recognizing the regions early leaders such as Sacramento County's first Board Chair, who operated the Negro Bar Hotel and Store and supported the largest Chinatown, Gaam Saan, outside of San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-17). Could Khanna and AOC Reshape the 2028 Democratic Primary? portside.org Could Khanna and AOC Reshape the 2028 Democratic Primary? |
(2026-09-17). Energy Future: CO2 Enrichment Ahead (de-decarbonization). wattsupwiththat.com Suggesting that renewables will let us phase rapidly off fossil fuels in the United States, China, India, or the world as a whole is almost the equivalent of believing in the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy.
(2026-09-17). Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays important role in promoting multilateralism: Malaysian military official. ecns.cn The Beijing Xiangshan Forum advances multilateralism by bringing global disputes to the table, helping countries properly manage differences while safeguarding common interests, said Shafdean Lutfi Ruslan, senior director of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), in an interview with China News Service, during the forum. (Diao Wei, Zhang Dongfang, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie, Lin Qiochu)…
(2026-09-17). China and IEA sign three-year energy cooperation plan. ecns.cn China's National Energy Administration (NEA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a three-year cooperation plan to deepen collaboration in the energy sector.
(2026-09-17). Pakistan remains committed to Makkah accord, but operational details cannot be disclosed: FO. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday declined to disclose operational details of Pakistan's commitments under the Makkah Accord, saying "operational confidentiality" required discretion over when and how any response would be carried out. | "Pakistan is committed to the intent and spirit of implementing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) and the Makkah Accord. However, details regarding when and how, where, what force would be used, against which objectives, and through which means cannot be disclosed at this stage. Operational confidentiality requires some discretion at this time," said FO spokesper…
(2026-09-17). Saturday 9/19: 50 Years Since the Death of Mao Zedong and the Defeat of Socialism in China. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-17). Xiamen, Singapore cooperate to offer more convenience for Qinghai travelers. ecns.cn Xiamen Airlines partnered with Singapore Changi Airport to hold a tourism promotion event in Xining, Qinghai Province, on Wednesday, launching customized transit travel solutions for Qinghai travelers.
(2026-09-17). China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia. ecns.cn China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.
(2026-09-17). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-17). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). craqdi due to the changes in the native and autonomous left. indybay.org Given all that has happened, and as a countermeasure to NATO's negotiating policies with the industrial manufacturers that intimidate | We emphatically say no to these acts of political impurity…
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-17). Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
(2026-09-17). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-17). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-17). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-17). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-17). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-17). Australian Capital Territory educators reject Labor's pay offer. wsws.org The decision, taken at a union members' meeting on September 11, raises the possibility of further stoppages, following an earlier 24-hour strike.
(2026-09-17). 'We trust that justice will be served' – Justice Madlanga. sanews.gov.za 'We trust that justice will be served' – Justice Madlanga | The chairperson of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has expressed trust that justice will be served following the conclusion of the commission's work. | Madlanga delivered an opening statement before the beginning of the commission's proceedings on Thursday, as the commission marks one year since the first hearings after it was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025. | "With the revelations that are coming out, we trust that…
(2026-09-17). How to Choose a Commercial Roof Repair Contractor in Austin in 2026: A Building Owner's Guide. moguldom.com A commercial roof-repair bid should describe the building below the roof as clearly as the membrane above it. Tenant access, equipment shutdowns, water-sensitive inventory, delivery hours, fire routes, and noise limits can change which contractor is practical. TL;DR The right contractor is not simply the business with the lowest total or longest material warranty. It …
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: Film Showing ⚪ Salt of the Earth. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). Trump says we are towards of Iran war. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – US PresidentDonald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the conflict.His comments come with the Iran war in its seventh month and with no immediate end in sight.Axios reported late on Wednesday Trump's meeting with Gulf leaders next week in New York is expected to focus on USplans for a postwar strategy.
(2026-09-17). Fed raises interest rate for first time in 3 years. wsws.org The decision was largely forced on the Fed by the financial markets, which had priced in a 90 percent probability of an increase.
(2026-09-17). Over $19.4 billion secured for rural construction across China in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 130 billion yuan ($19.4 billion) in funding had been secured for rural construction projects across China by the end of August, CCTV News reported Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). From Identity to Instant Payments: Somalia Learns From Pakistan's Digital Journey. thinktank.pk A high-level multi-institutional delegation from Somalia has concluded a ten-day peer learning mission to Pakistan aimed at strengthening Somalia's digital public ecosystem and identifying opportunities for technical cooperation. Led by Abdiwali Ali Abdulle, Director General of Somalia's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the delegation included representatives from NIRA, Somalia's Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank …
(2026-09-17). SEZs have the potential to position SA as a producer of green hydrogen. sanews.gov.za SEZs have the potential to position SA as a producer of green hydrogen | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) Acting Chief Director of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Shaun Moses, says that, to position South Africa as a producer of green hydrogen, SEZs should be modelled on a Hydrogen Industrial Hub model, combining SEZ benefits with production incentives, infrastructure guarantees, accelerated permitting and localisation support. | Speaking during the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit panel discussion on the SEZs Policy in Cape Town, Moses said the next-generation opportunity is to move from a…
(2026-09-17). Hong Kong to target breakthroughs in core tech. ecns.cn Hong Kong will step up efforts to develop into an international innovation and technology center, targeting breakthroughs in core technologies such as artificial intelligence and life sciences, with the push backed by modern finance, expanded public research platforms and closer collaboration with the Chinese mainland.
(2026-09-17). Can Europe Catch Up in the Global Critical Minerals Race? moderndiplomacy.eu Europe is trying to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers of critical minerals, but funding shortages, fragmented decision making and slow project development are threatening the European Union's efforts to build more secure supply chains. The EU has set 2030 benchmarks under its Critical Raw Materials Act to extract at least 10% of its annual …
(2026-09-17). Jilin streamlines tax refund services to boost inbound consumption. ecns.cn Jilin Province has streamlined departure tax refund services, with transactions surging 277 percent year on year and refund volume up 170 percent, the provincial commerce department said.
(2026-09-17). The closure of the Russian House in Berlin: A blow to culture in the service of war. wsws.org The German government is provoking an ever more aggressive drive towards a hot war with Russia, severing all the diplomatic and cultural channels and connections built up since the Second World War.
(2026-09-17). Morocco's 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement. aljazeera.com Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
(2026-09-17). Government urges collaboration to create safer neighbourhoods. sanews.gov.za Government urges collaboration to create safer neighbourhoods | Government has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending its deepest condolences to the families and communities affected by the tragic killing of women in and around Ekurhuleni. ⚪ President Ramaphosa has declared the murders a national crisis and directed that the investigation receives the highest level of attention from government and law enforcement agencies. ⚪ READ
(2026-09-17). Israel, Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors, open embassies. al-monitor.com The move will mark the first time Morocco and Israel have exchanged ambassadors.
(2026-09-17). Hainan in south China allocates $2.7 million in disaster relief funds amid heavy rains. ecns.cn Heavy to torrential rains have recently hit the southeastern part of Hainan in South China under the combined influence of a tropical depression over the South China Sea and cold air, with some townships experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall.
(2026-09-17). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-17). 20 years on, Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays key role in global security dialogue. ecns.cn Experts and officials from more than100 countries have widely acknowledged the pivotal role of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which officially opened in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.
(2026-09-17). Pinglu Canal opens to navigation, creating two-way river-sea freight corridor. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially opened to navigation on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
(2026-09-17). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Result Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Friday September 11, 2026.
(2026-09-17). 4 measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania; zero in the federal count. wsws.org Pennsylvania has confirmed four measles-associated deaths in four weeks. The CDC lists zero for 2026, after changing the rule by which deaths are counted.
(2026-09-17). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-17). Is Prabowo leaving ASEAN in the haze? moderndiplomacy.eu For the last few weeks, Indonesia has been struggling to contain the land and forest fires on its territory. The disaster leads to a cross-border haze crisis affecting neighboring countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and the Philippines. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approaches to the environmental issue arouse uncertainties about his commitment toward ASEAN cooperation …
(2026-09-17). Lessons from the struggle at Kelvion in Thuringia: IG Metall and Left Party organize a sellout. wsws.org What IG Metall union is touting as a "historic victory" is the beginning of the end for the factory in Wilchwitz.
(2026-09-17). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-17). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-17). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-17). Prince William is Wrong, the Independent, Sweeping Climate Action Will Only Harm People. wattsupwiththat.com Prince William is behind the curve when it comes to climate change, which seems to be collapsing as a popular cause even among true believers. He is also very misinformed, most likely by the biased media, about the history of European and global wildfire occurrences. Setting yet another deadline for climate action, like the dozens of deadlines that have gone by before with no ill consequences, will not make people believe more urgently that a climate cataclysm is in the offing or that radical changes in their lifestyles are justified.
(2026-09-17). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-17). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-17). Madlanga Commission marks one year since first hearings. sanews.gov.za Madlanga Commission marks one year since first hearings | As it marks its one year anniversary, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has pledged to continue doing its work without fear, favour or prejudice. ⚪ This as the commission — headed by former Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga — today marks one year since the first hearings after it was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025. ⚪ Its establishment came after KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commis…
(2026-09-17). Deregulation, Not Data Centers, Broke the Grid. portside.org Deregulation, Not Data Centers, Broke the Grid |
(2026-09-17). Usman's horse Eden Du Veret makes historic Asian Games landing. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's star eventer Usman Khan and his horse Eden Du Veret have landed in Narita, Japan, safely to feature in the 20th Asian Games eventing event. | This is the fourth successive time that Usman has qualified for the quadrennial event. However on previous three occasions he could not proceed due to financial issues. | "Yes, we have safely landed and will begin our journey on September 20," Usman told this correspondent. | Usman and his horse underwent a 70-day quarantine, 60 days in France and last ten-day pre-export mandatory quarantine in Germany before they flew to Japan. | Eden Du Veret is the FEI name…
(2026-09-17). US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year. aljazeera.com The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
(2026-09-17). Yemeni forces clash with Houthis near Saudi border. al-monitor.com Yemeni government forces clashed with Houthi fighters near the Saudi border, with AFP footage showing soldiers in armoured vehicles and trucks pushing across desert terrain under the crackle of machine-gun fire. | The Houthis also released footage on Wednesday of the fighting in the northwestern Al-Jawf area, as well as a video purporting to show the downing of a fighter jet belonging to Saudi Arabia, the group's longtime foe and the Yemeni government's main backer.
(2026-09-17). The long journey from 'Indigenous' to citizen in Mozambique. globalvoices.org 
(2026-09-17). Deterrence by Denial: How Denmark Held the Line on Greenland. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 17, 2026, roughly a quarter of Nuuk's population walked out into the Arctic cold to tell the President of the United States two things: Greenland is not for sale, and Yankee, go home. It was the largest protest Greenland had ever seen. It wasn't really about the slogans. It was about being told, …
(2026-09-17). Airbus delivers first aircraft from new final assembly line in China. ecns.cn Airbus has delivered the first aircraft from its second final assembly line in Tianjin, north China's port city, on Wednesday, with the A320neo aircraft handed over to China Eastern Airlines for operation.
(2026-09-17). Unlocking America's nuclear gold mine: The promise of spent fuel. onlineopinion.com.au Private enterprise can solve the spent nuclear fuel problem beyond government grants.
(2026-09-17). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 4th Congressional District race between U.S. Rep. Chris Smith and Rachel Peace. whyy.org In the Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 4th Congressional District seat, which represents parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties, from who's running and what's at stake to where the candidates stand on key issues and beyond. | What's at stake in the race for the 4th Congressional Dist…
(2026-09-17). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-17). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-17). Digital tools enable 80% of Shenzhen grid inspection tasks to be conducted remotely. ecns.cn About 80 percent of field inspection tasks in Shenzhen can now be conducted remotely, China Southern Power Grid said Tuesday at the 2026 International Digital Energy Expo.
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/20: The Rhythm of Resilience: Tracing the Unbroken Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org SF War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 221 | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). What are the world's biggest AI companies and how much are they worth? aljazeera.com From Nvidia and OpenAI to Anthropic and xAI, we break down the companies driving the AI boom and how much they're worth.
(2026-09-17). Hong Kong unveils 1st five-year plan for economic, social development. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) unveils its first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) on Sept. 16, 2026.
(2026-09-17). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-17). Australia's social cohesion, far-right astroturfers and the Bondi Royal Commission. asiapacificreport.nz 
Right-wing astroturfers were given a platform at the Bondi Royal Commission, their history concealed and their testimony uncontested. Wendy Bacon reveals what the Commissioners ignored for Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon The last hearing block of Australia's Bondi Royal Commission focused on social cohesion, defined as the "national consensus in support of democracy,…
(2026-09-17). BRICS Summit and strikes against the dominance of the US dollar. unitedworldint.com The 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12—13 has concluded. UWI author, historian, and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was live guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal to assess the Summit. We are sharing Mehmet Perinàßek's answers to the questions on the broadcast with our readers. Hormuz and BRICS What came out …
(2026-09-17). Malaysia's data centre boom: Who pays, who profits? links.org.au 
Gandipan Nantha Gopalan asks: what are Malaysians getting for providing land, electricity, water, infrastructure and incentives to promote data centre investments?
(2026-09-17). Trump Took Control of Another Country's Oil Fortune. Where the Hell Is the Money? portside.org Trump Took Control of Another Country's Oil Fortune. Where the Hell Is the Money? |
(2026-09-17). Guangdong rolls out action plan to upgrade its Lingnan-style fashion industry. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangdong Fashion Week-Autumn Session opened in Panyu, Guangzhou and the Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Guangdong's Garment Industry (2026-2028) was released both on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Did the San Francisco Opera violate its Coronavirus PPP loan agreements? indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians On Strike!
(2026-09-17). Smithsonian secretary steps down as Trump attacks persist. wsws.org After more than a year of sustained attacks by the Trump administration, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, has announced he will step down by the end of the year.
(2026-09-17). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-17). Is Europe Taking Over the Superpower Crown From the US? thinktank.pk For decades, the United States has been the central power of the Western world. Washington has combined military strength, financial influence, technology, global alliances and diplomatic reach on a scale no European country could match. But the geopolitical map is changing. The European Union is increasingly trying to transform itself from an economic giant that …
(2026-09-17). The Fifth Circuit's ruling on Jackson: The courts formalize the right to poison the working class. wsws.org The Appeals Court ruled in the case of Jackson, Mississippi that the Constitution provides no right to clean drinking water.
(2026-09-17). Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028. indybay.org Antidote to demagogues and corporate militarists…
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). China's urban-rail transit handles 2.94 billion passenger trips in August. ecns.cn Fifty-four cities operated 348 lines spanning 11,888.5 kilometers, with 3.84 million train departures and 1.75 billion gate entries. Average daily trips fell slightly month on month but rose 2.1 percent year on year.
(2026-09-17). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-17). Striking AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians Perform In Robin Williams Meadow In Golden Gate Park. indybay.org Striking AFM 6 opera musicians were forced on strike after concession demands by the management of the opera. They preformed at Robin Williams Meadow after the Opera In The Park was cancelled by management because of the strike they caused.
(2026-09-17). GST carve-up leaves Qld, WA short-changed. onlineopinion.com.au In the carving up of GST share, one state's costly mistakes can become everybody else's fiscal problem.
(2026-09-17). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-17). Saturday 10/3: African Arts Festival. indybay.org Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). eThekwini urges caution ahead of disruptive rain warning. sanews.gov.za eThekwini urges caution ahead of disruptive rain warning | The eThekwini Municipality has urged residents to exercise extreme caution on flood-prone roads and in low-lying areas as heavy rainfall is forecast across the metro and surrounding parts of southern KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday and Friday. ⚪ The alert follows a Level 4 Impact-Based Warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), which is in effect from midnight on Thursday, 17 September, until 11.59pm on Friday, 18 September 2026. ⚪ "The municipality has activated its Disaster Management Center and placed Fire and Emerg…
(2026-09-17). Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions. aljazeera.com AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
(2026-09-17). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco | TSK Room…
(2026-09-17). CPSU members say: We cannot afford less than inflation. solidarity.net.au Bargaining has started in the Australian Public Service (APS) agencies covered by the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). | Union members in the ACT Public Service have already shown the way, rejecting a lousy 3 per cent offer in an all-staff vote in September. An enormous 63 per cent of workers voted No in a record 51 per cent staff turnout. | CPSU campaigned on socials against the offer and will now organise protected industrial action to win a better outcome. | In the main agencies of the APS, bargaining is conducted service-wide across the federal public service. CPSU members expect an offer in October.
(2026-09-17). National Lawyers Guild calls on Ukrainian court to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The 15-year sentence "cannot be reconciled with Ukraine's binding legal obligations," the Guild's president writes, and for a chronically ill prisoner "risks becoming, in effect, a sentence of death."
(2026-09-17). Economic Masterminds: German Socialists Suggest Taxing Productivity Gains Stemming From Using AI. wattsupwiththat.com The extreme left SPD socialists aim to secure new revenue streams (such as a potential "AI dividend") for the welfare state to offset anticipated losses in payroll taxes and social security contributions if AI replaces human labor.
(2026-09-17). US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly in New York. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department said on Wednesday that it would extend visa sanctions denying entry to members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and officials of the Palestinian Authority (PA), days before the UN General Assembly convenes in New York. | The State Department said it reported to Congress that the PLO and PA had again failed to meet commitments under US laws, citing actions at international organisations including "taking actions to internationalise the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict including through the International Criminal Court (ICC) and International Court of Justice (ICJ)." | It also c…
(2026-09-17). OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively. aljazeera.com The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
(2026-09-17). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-17). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-17). SF Opera Orchestra on strike and walking a picket line. indybay.org SF Opera Orchestra are on strike and walking a picket line!
(2026-09-17). Guangzhou's trade with ASEAN tops $20.5 billion in first eight months. ecns.cn With the upgrading of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and the signing and implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), bilateral trade and investment cooperation has continued to deepen.
(2026-09-17). Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race. aljazeera.com Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK.
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-17). Can US-China Rules Prevent Military AI From Triggering a Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. and Chinese security experts are urging Washington and Beijing to establish safeguards for military artificial intelligence, warning that autonomous systems could trigger dangerous escalation if they interfere with nuclear command networks or conduct cyber operations without clear human authorization. The recommendations include restrictions on AI activity around nuclear systems, continued human control over consequential …
(2026-09-17). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-17). When War Silences the Press: Inside Iran's Media Crackdown. thinktank.pk The war between Iran and the United States is being fought on more than missile ranges, military bases and strategic infrastructure. It is also being fought over information. Inside Iran, journalists are operating in an environment where reporting on the conflict can carry legal, political and personal risks, while internet restrictions and surveillance make independent …
(2026-09-17). Australia's short-term politics are failing our future. independentaustralia.net 
Political short-termism is undermining our future, as growing challenges demand courageous, integrated long-term planning.
(2026-09-17). Technology and culture go hand in hand, people-centered cities have warmth: Cypriot Ambassador praises E China's Jiangsu. ecns.cn Recently, the "Explore People-Centered Cities: China's Governance, Global Engagement (Shanghai and Jiangsu)" event, organized by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, invited foreign diplomatic envoys to visiting multiple sites such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou City, East China's Jiangsu Province, to gain an in-depth understanding of local traditional intangible cultural heritage and the practical achievements of China's people-centered urban governance philosophy.
(2026-09-17). China's BDS industry could surpass $140 billion by 2030: report. ecns.cn A 2026 report released at the 5th International Summit on BDS Applications projected that China's BDS industry could surpass 1 trillion yuan (about $140 billion) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
(2026-09-17). Could US Strikes in Iran Amount to War Crimes, UN Says? moderndiplomacy.eu A United Nations fact finding mission has said there are reasonable grounds to believe U.S. forces were responsible for two military strikes in Iran in February that amounted to war crimes, while also finding that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. The findings, contained in a report to …
(2026-09-17). Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind. aljazeera.com Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
(2026-09-17). SC grants bail to Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha pending IHC decision. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday granted bail to Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, saying the relief was being granted pending the final decision in the case before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). | Imaan, a rights activist and lawyer, and Chattha, an advocate, were in January 2026 handed a combined 17-year sentence on multiple charges linked to controversial social media posts that the prosecution argued amounted to an anti-state narrative under cybercrime laws. Imaan and Chattha had filed applications for suspension of their sentences in January. | In today's hearing, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afgh…
(2026-09-17). The "Pro-Human Assembly" on AI: Sanders and the trade union bureaucracy join hands with the fascist right. wsws.org Bernie Sanders, Liz Shuler and Randi Weingarten shared a platform with Steve Bannon and January 6 rally organizer Amy Kremer at an event that marks the emergence of am alliance between the Democratic "left," the union bureaucracy and the fascist right.
(2026-09-17). UK's Burnham, Canada's Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation. aljazeera.com UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
(2026-09-17). US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly. aljazeera.com Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
(2026-09-17). Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf. juancole.com By An advance by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which has included the targeting of Not…
(2026-09-17). KSE-100 stages strong rebound, gains 1,284 points. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange staged a mid-session recovery on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index rose 1,284.36 points, or 0.76%, to 169,306.16 by early afternoon. | The market opened higher after Wednesday's 1,370-point decline and extended gains through the morning. The index touched an intra-day high of 169,576.52 before easing slightly, with the session low at 168,222.91. The previous close was 168,021.80. Volume on the benchmark stood at 73.87 million shares, with traded value of Rs6.96 billion. Market status remained open. | Buying was concentrated in commercial banks, cement, oil and gas exploration…
(2026-09-17). This former Bridesburg chocolate factory made Raisinets and Goobers. Now it's serving Northeast Philly families. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A former candy factory in Northeast Philadelphia is now home to a group of nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing social services, health care and education. | The Chocolate Factory Community Hub is located on the 2200 block of Margaret Street in a residential section of Bridgesburg. Concilio, which primarily works with underserved young people and families, is the project's anchor tenant and…
(2026-09-17). China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites in one go. ecns.cn Chinese private rocket company LandSpace launched 10 satellites on Tuesday, marking the first time a Chinese private rocket firm undertaking a launch mission for a large satellite internet constellation.
(2026-09-17). US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly. al-monitor.com The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday. | In a separate statement that did not mention Abbas by name, the State Department say it would deny visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials with the Palestinian Authority (PA), "as a consequence of their failure to reform, contrary to their commitments to the United States, and their ongoing activities that undermine the prospects for peace."
(2026-09-17). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-17). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-17). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-17). Top US Republican says Australia would join war with China. wsws.org Michael McCaul, who had just returned to the US after discussions with Albanese and other government leaders, declared there was "no doubt" Australia would join a war with China over Taiwan.
(2026-09-17). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-17). Sydney cannot revive nightlife while policing it into the ground. independentaustralia.net 
Heavy-handed drug policing is undermining Sydney's nightlife while doing little to tackle organised crime.
(2026-09-17). Trump says Canada becoming EU 'associate member' could be 'hostile act'. aljazeera.com The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
(2026-09-17). China opens trade shortcut to SE Asia. ecns.cn China opened a vital waterway on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwestern areas a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, as the country moves to further strengthen its trade relations with regional neighbors, particularly those in Southeast Asia.
(2026-09-17). Jemima Goldsmith shares cherished moments from wedding with O'Reilly. geo.tv Jemima Goldsmith and Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly pose for a photo on their wedding day. — @Khanjemima/InstagramJemima Goldsmith has shared photographs capturing moments from her wedding to Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly, offering a glimpse…
(2026-09-17). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Stronger ties between people's representatives needed as Kazakh envoy visited Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, experiencing people-centered urban governance. ecns.cn
(2026-09-17). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-17). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Frequently asked questions: Cluster Munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). How Saudi Arabia's anti-Houthi strategy crashed and burned. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-17). With Mideast on fire, oil prices are poised to explode. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-17). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Comisión de Asamblea Nacional evalúa en Villa Clara implementación de transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu 
Con el objetivo de valorar la implementación en Villa Clara de las acciones para impulsar las 176 medidas dirigidas a las transformaciones económicas y sociales que impulsa el país, este territorio central recibió una visita de una Comisión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, encargada de controlar el proceso. | Durante un intercambio con el Consejo de Gobierno, se abordaron tópicos de interés que apuntan a los necesarios cambios, en estos tiempos, de métodos y estilos de trabajo del Poder Popular y de todas las instituciones y organismos, en el empeño de acercarse más a los barrios, comunidades, Consejos…
(2026-09-17). Barcelona Extends its Perfect Run in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Barcelona maintained their perfect run in the Spanish Football League today by thrashing Racing de Santander 7—2 at the Spotify Camp Nou, securing six wins in as many matches.
| The Azulgranas—champions of La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup—once again unleashed their attacking arsenal under the guidance of German manager Hansi Flick, reaching 18 points—three clear of their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. | Joà£o Cancelo opened the scoring in just the eighth minute, finishing a Lamine Yamal assist with his right foot—a play that began to tip the…
(2026-09-17). Un maestro es el mejor de los espejos. radiohc.cu 
Más de cinco décadas frente a los pizarrones, generaciones y generaciones de estudiantes de Sancti Spíritus han bebido de su gran sapiencia, clases magistrales en las que quedas atrapado por su poder de comunicación. | Este maestro y creador del que hablo es el septuagenario José Ramón Plasencia Cruz, que en este curso escolar 2026-2027 regresa a la enseñanza primaria de la que nunca se ha ido porque a su juicio, es ahí donde se siembra la primera semilla del saber. | En 1974, luego de recibir un curso de habilitación, comenzó a trabajar en la escuelita primaria de Punta de Diamante, en Cabaiguán; luego en la esc…
(2026-09-17). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-16). Chicago Historian Enters Legal Dispute Over Trademark Use Of The Word 'Dope'. newsone.com 
The Washington Post | The word "dope" is one of those phrases with multiple meanings; it can define something as good, bad or even illegal depending on the manner you use it in. For beloved Chicago-based historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, the word was utilized in a positive context to reflect how he feels about his home state with the trademarked slogan, "Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago." | Innocent enough, right? Well, not according to Swedish ski company Dope Snow, who decided to challenge his trademark use of the word "dope" in a current legal battle that Thomas says will cost him roughly $…
(2026-09-16). LaTosha Brown: It's Time For A Department Of Democracy [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty | The right to vote is more than a procedural mechanism—it embodies our most sacred democratic principle: that the government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed. When this right is compromised, so too is the very foundation of our republic. True architects understand that foundations matter. Today, we are called to both shore up our democratic foundation and reimagine the structure built upon it. | This urgent appeal is made in the face of persistent assaults on voting rights. While there have always been efforts to roll back the clock on democratic pa…
(2026-09-16). Surviving Trump: Trump Loses And Whines On Mail-In Voting, Kennedy Center, And More [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Aaaaand we're back for another round of Surviving Trump, our regular column that lists the latest slate of President Donald Trump's big, beautiful blunders, buffoonery, and big-baby blathering sessions, because if we must endure the clown in the White House, we might as well come together to laugh at him. | Let's get into it… | You've Got Mail-in Voting: | This week, we reported that
(2026-09-16). The Unique History Of Afro-Latinos In America. newsone.com 
Every year, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. But within that story is another rich and sometimes overlooked one: the history of Afro-Latinos. Afro-Latino history stretches back centuries. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, European powers such as Spain and …
(2026-09-16). A Postseason On The Brink: How The WNBA Officiating Crisis Threatens To Ruin The Playoffs [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | As the regular WNBA season quickly comes to a close and the playoffs come into view, we need to talk about the referees. | Let's start with the league. The WNBA's refusal to invest in a full-time officiating staff has left The stakes are too high for WNBA refereeing to remain in its curre…
(2026-09-16). Judge Blocks ICE From Threatening Man Over Mean Email [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-16). New DHS Report From Skewers Alligator Alcatraz As Inhumane, Especially 'Calming Areas' The Size Of Animal Cages. newsone.com 
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty | The open-air prison camp for immigrant detention in Florida—officially named the Florida Soft-Sided Facility, but known colloquially as "Alligator Alcatraz"—was not fit for human habitation, even by the standards of ICE, the Department of Homeland Security said in a report released on Monday. | The DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), an internal watchdog group, The state-run facility,…
(2026-09-16). Youngest Black Mayor In Georgia Removed From Office. newsone.com 
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty | Jayden Williams, the 23-year-old who was Georgia's youngest Black mayor, was removed as mayor of Stockbridge, Ga., for misusing city funds and engaging in inappropriate, sexually explicit communications with a teenager, On Sunday, the Stockbridge City Council voted 3-0 to remove Williams from office less than a year after he was elected. Although the mayor's role in Stockbridge is mostly ceremonial, Williams gained considerable…
(2026-09-16). Morocco—EU Migration Relations: From Crisis Management to Strategic Partnership. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors : Dr Hakima Elhaite and Dr Anis H. Bajrektarevic Irregular migration between Morocco and the European Union is not a problem that can be solved through deterrence, nor through a single financial instrument. We propose here the creation of a Diaspora Fund for Moroccans Abroad (MDM), in an operational version adapted to the Moroccan context, …