(2025-09-18). About This Video … smoothiex12.blogspot.com which circulates now all over internet. Some VSU lowlife using mother and child as human shield ⚪ this is NOT one off. This is routine in SMO ⚪ ukies and foreign "volunteers" using civilians as human shield. Same as IDF uses civilians in Gaza for target practice and, yes, human shields. This is what modern West is. On the other hand, even without using civilians as human shields, Pentagon and other NATO militaries have no problem with supporting Nazi regime in Kiev and atrocities their subordinates (US is directly involved in operational planning and C2 of VSU) commit. Not the first time ⚪ it is OK, they should…
(2025-09-18). US veto blocks UN Security Council call for Gaza ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
The United States on Thursday again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure. | The 14 other members of the Council backed the resolution, initiated in August in response to the UN's official declaration of famine after nearly two years of Israel's war on Hamas in the Palestinian territory. | The vote came as Israeli tanks and jets pounded Gaza City, the target of a major new ground offensive, forcing Palestinians to flee south. | The resolution text seen by AFP had demanded "an immediate, unconditional and p…
(2025-09-18). Native Women Join Flotilla to Gaza are not. indybay.org Indigenous women are aboard the Freedom Flotilla bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza, where the horror of starvation and genocide is ongoing. The Native women are St'atl'imx/Sudanese, Cree/Dene Salt River First Nation and Inuk. Bringing with them the flags of resistance from Native people in the north, their message to people of Palestine is: "You are not forgotten."
(2025-09-18). Top UN Gaza investigator hopeful Israeli leaders will be prosecuted. newarab.com 
The Navi Pillay, a South African former judge who headed the international tribunal for the 1994
(2025-09-18). Saturday 9/20: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine Presents Gaza Surf Club. indybay.org Banana Yoga | 5827 San Pablo Ave | Emeryville CA…
(2025-09-18). Smotrich's Apocalyptic "Decisive Plan" for Gaza. juancole.com Bezazel Smotrich is one of political leaders of Israel's Messianic far-right. But he is also a shrewd administrator executing a biblical "decisive plan" of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, which he is incorporating into Israel. New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Notorious as an extremist both in Israel and overseas, yet beloved as a …
(2025-09-18). Released Israeli hostage: gave the order to bomb the. haaretz.com Ilana Gritzewsky, who was released in a November 2023 hostage deal, denounced the Israeli government's decision to expand the fighting in Gaza, and called on the Israeli public to join the hostage families in their continuous protest in Jerusalem…
(2025-09-18). IDF names four soldiers killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. haaretz.com The soldiers were identified as a company commander and three officers in training: Maj. Omri Chai Ben Moshe, aged 26 from Tzafria; Lt. Ron Arieli, aged 20 from Hadera; Lt. Eitan Avner Ben Itzhak, aged 22 from Har Brakha; and Lt. Eran Shalem, aged 23 from Ramat Yohanan…
(2025-09-18). Gaza City Engulfed in Blood, Fire As Zionist Army Pushes toward Full Occupation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Relentless Israeli airstrikes have left Gaza City in ruins, killing hundreds, displacing nearly half a million people in just three days, and laying the ground for a full-scale ground invasion.
(2025-09-18). Israeli tanks, bulldozers and ground troops have entered Gaza City. wsws.org On Wednesday, air strikes on hospitals and refugees accompanied the penetration by a ground offensive of the center of Gaza City as the Israeli military moved to carry out its plan for a "total victory" over Palestine.
(2025-09-18). Iran Blasts UK Denial of Genocide, Slams Complicity in Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman denounced Britain's rejection of genocide charges against the Israeli regime, calling on London and other backers of Tel Aviv's atrocities in Gaza to stop their complicity in those atrocities.
(2025-09-18). Gazans turn to the sea to flee Israel's bombardment. aljazeera.com Some of Gaza's residents are using boats to carry their belongings to the south as Israel bombs parts of the enclave.
(2025-09-18). No privacy, hygiene or security: Palestinian women in Gaza are displaced once again. haaretz.com While all Palestinians in Gaza City face hardship, women carry additional burdens, which only intensify as destruction spreads and the IDF advances. 'The word "displaced" does not describe what we're going through,' says one female resident. 'I wouldn't wish this on the Jews'…
(2025-09-18). Gaza's Palestinian women face 'endless suffering' amid genocide. newarab.com 
Sobheia al-Shawa, a 37-year-old Palestinian woman from The tent she erected beside the rubble of her destroyed house in the al-Rimal neighbourhood, made from wooden poles and fabric walls, gave her a fragile sense of home. But even that was reduced to nothin…
(2025-09-18). UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). New Doc Reveals Story of Gaza Doctor Who Israel Has Imprisoned Since December. truthout.org A powerful new documentary produced by Fault Lines on Al Jazeera English tells the story of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Palestinian pediatrician and director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza whom Israel has detained with virtually no contact to the outside world for almost nine months. He became known to millions of people around the world for his regular video dispatches from inside… |
(2025-09-18). Until Trump wakes up to lies about ending the Gaza war – nothing will change. haaretz.com The operation to capture Gaza City has made the Israeli prime minister more arrogant than ever, while his partners are cooking up real estate deals. Unless something changes, Israel will also mark three years of war under Netanyahu…
(2025-09-18). Stars take to the stage at Together for Palestine concert. aljazeera.com Artists and activists came together at the Together for Palestine concert in London to raise funds for Gaza.
(2025-09-18). Trump, UK's Starmer sign tech deal to seal 'unbreakable bond'. scmp.com Donald Trump hailed America's "unbreakable bond" with Britain on Thursday as he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a huge tech deal on the second day of the US president's pomp-filled state visit. | A day after King Charles III treated Trump to a day of royal pageantry at Windsor Castle, Trump flew to Starmer's Chequers country residence for talks on thorny issues including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
(2025-09-18). Amid extermination and rule, these leaders still have hope for democracy and Israel. haaretz.com It is no wonder that Jewish Israelis and Americans are so exhausted after years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and the Gaza war. At Haaretz's conference this week, I saw who can take us forward…
(2025-09-18). Two Israeli soldiers killed in a shooting attack at Allenby Bridge near Jordan. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Local media announced that two Israeli soldiers were killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge between Israel and Jordan on Thursday.Earlier, reports revealed that a shooting attack at the Allenby Crossing on the border between Jordan and Israel left two people injured.At least one suspect was killed, according to The Jerusalem Post. Israel's Army Radio said that the shooting attacker was allegedly a truck driver, who was coming from Jordan on a humanitarian aid truck that was supposed to be heading to Gaza.Magen David Adom (MDA) revealed that two men, ages 60…
(2025-09-18). The West Needs to Expedite Visas, Study Permits, Safe Passage for Palestinians in Gaza. juancole.com Committee on Academic Freedom | Middle East Studies Association of North America | — Letter to Canadian officials about visas and study permits for Palestinian scholars The Right Honourable Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada pm@pm.gc.ca . . . Dear Prime Minister Carney, Minister Metlege Diab and Minister Anadasangaree: We write on behalf …
(2025-09-18). Paris Protesters Condemn Israeli Assault on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Thousands of demonstrators filled Paris's Place de la République on Wednesday night to denounce Israel's latest ground offensive in Gaza, condemning genocide and mass destruction by the Zionist war machine.
(2025-09-18). How Israeli ballistic missiles bypassed Gulf airspace and hit Qatar. scmp.com Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles to target Hamas leaders in Qatar last week, a US defence official said, in what was a novel method likely designed to overcome the energy-rich country's air defences and avoid entering any Mideast nation's airspace. | The September 9 attack, which killed six people in Qatar's capital, Doha, upended months of diplomacy mediated by the Arabian Peninsula nation to reach a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war that has devastated the enclave…
(2025-09-18). Celebrities rally in London at Gaza fundraiser. newarab.com 
Pro- The livestreamed "Together for Palestine" (T4P) concert, with tickets at £70 ($95) each, was the latest in a series of pro-Palestinian events in the British capital, which has seen a wave of marches and demonstrations since…
(2025-09-18). Israeli vulnerability is a healthy reaction from people who have committed horrific acts. haaretz.com Soldiers serving in Gaza and suffering from a 'moral injury' are crying over something obvious: People weren't born to flatten cities and use sophisticated technology to bomb a tent full of displaced people…
(2025-09-18). Democracy Now! 2025-09-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 18, 2025; Amnesty Int'l: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Palantir Enable & Profit from Israel's Genocide in Gaza; "The Disappearance of Dr. Abu Safiya": Al Jazeera Film on Israel's Abduction & Torture of Gaza Doctor | Headlines for September 18, 2025; Amnesty Int'l: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Palantir Enable & Profit from Israel's Genocide in Gaza; "The Disappearance of Dr. Abu Safiya": Al Jazeera Film on Israel's Abduction & Torture of Gaza Doctor…
(2025-09-18). Gaza hit by telecoms blackout as Israeli tanks advance. newarab.com 
Israeli forces control Gaza City's eastern suburbs and in recent days have been pounding the Sheikh Radwan and
(2025-09-18). Two Israelis killed in shooting attack at Jordan border crossing. haaretz.com According to the IDF, the assailant — a Jordanian driver who drove an aid truck en route to Gaza — was shot and captured by Israeli forces after shooting and stabbing the victims. The men — one in his 20s and the other in his 60s — were declared dead at the scene…
(2025-09-18). PDF of September 18 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Capitalism isn't working No jobs to be found Editorials: Lies & hype around the Kirk assassination Long live the Resistance! Oct. 7: 'The new Palestinian revolution' Boston healthcare workers for Palestine Sumud Flotilla heads to Gaza Genoa dockworkers call anti-genocide strike Colleges cut global ties with Zionism . . . |
(2025-09-18). to remain indifferent to the suffering in says Israeli conductor Lahav Shani. haaretz.com Shani, whose Munich Philharmonic concert was canceled by organizers of Belgian festival who questioned 'his position on the genocidal regime in Tel Aviv,' affirms his pledge to peacemaking and thanks the support he's receiving from Germany and beyond…
(2025-09-18). a friend of Netanyahu, I said a year ago: we must bring the hostages. haaretz.com Dimona Mayor Benny Biton, a close friend of hostage Segev Kalfon's family, is a well-known veteran member of the Likud party. Unlike most members of his party, he believes that bringing the hostage home is the most important goal of the war in Gaza…
(2025-09-18). Dozens killed in Gaza City. tribune.com.pk 
Huge numbers of Palestinians were fleeing Gaza City by any means on Wednesday as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes. | AFP images showed a steady stream of Gazans heading south on foot, by car and on donkey carts, with their few belongings piled high as Israel bombarded the city. | Israel had announced the day before that the US-backed campaign in the Gaza Strip's largest city had begun, pledging to destroy the militant group Hamas in the area. | The offensive has sparked outrage among the international community, with the Palestinian territory already devastated by ne…
(2025-09-18). With Hasan in Gaza: Kamal Aljafari's lost tapes revive memory. newarab.com 
Having already declared his passion for working with archival footage in earlier films, In his most acclaimed feature, Defined by the di…
(2025-09-18). Gaza war is turning more Israelis toward religion than away from it, study finds. haaretz.com Undertaken by Hebrew University researchers, the study — published in the International Journal for the Psychology of Religion — also revealed that Jewish Israelis directly impacted by the war were more likely to deepen their beliefs…
(2025-09-18). Police, arrests used to silence opposition to genocide at WSU. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). What will the UN's Gaza genocide report achieve? |
(2025-09-18). Yemeni drone hits hotel in Eilat as four Israeli officers killed in Gaza. albawaba.com
(2025-09-18). Breaking video: new massacre as Israel bombs civilians at Gaza port. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-18). Political Genocide in the USSR (1936-1940): The Moscow Trials and the Dewey Commission. wsws.org This is the first part of the lecture "Political Genocide in the USSR (1936-1940)" delivered by Fred Williams, Katja Rippert, and Alejandro Lopez to the 2025 Summer School of the Socialist Equality Party (US) on the history of the Security and the Fourth International investigation.
(2025-09-18). Thursday 9/18: Protect Palestine, Hayward. indybay.org Bring flags and signs standing up for Palestine and against Genocide we are at the 5 flags area on Mission and E street in Hayward. down from the Sun Gallery…
(2025-09-18). Saturday 10/4: Two Years of Genocide, Two Years of Resistance – Rally and March. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2025-09-18). UC Unions & Workers Protest Trump & Regents Attacks on Public Education at UC Regents Meeting. indybay.org UC unions rallied and protested at the UC Regents meeting at the Mission Bay campus against the union busting by the UC Regents and management, attacks on democratic rights and massive cutbacks of NIH by Trump along with demands for the "cleansing" of the University…
(2025-09-18). El Salvador: Baseless Charges Against Rights Defenders. hrw.org Alejandro Henríquez, left, and José àÅngel Pérez, right, speak with their lawyers before their first court hearing in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, May 30, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Salvador Melendez | (Washington, DC) — Police in El Salvador arbitrarily arrested two human rights defenders who were peacefully protesting a mass eviction and have been holding them in pretrial detention since the end of May 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch has reviewed videos and court documents that indicate that the arrests were arbitrary and the charges unfounded.The police arrested José à&Ari…
(2025-09-18). Guiyang launches direct flight to Seoul amid tourism push. ecns.cn Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport has opened a direct flight to Seoul, South Korea, strengthening air links between western China and Northeast Asia as regional tourism recovers.
(2025-09-18). 2025 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum opens in E China. ecns.cn The 2025 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in the city of Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province. This year's forum has drawn nearly 2,000 participants from 120 countries, regions and international organizations, focusing on addressing global public security challenges through enhanced cooperation.
(2025-09-18). Vivo Energy launches predictive monitoring solutions for Africa's fleets. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, has unveiled a new digital solution to help businesses cut equipment downtime and maintenance costs. The system, called VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring), uses Digital Twin technology from Vivo Energy's strategic partner, Intangles, to provide real-time insights …
(2025-09-18). Iraqi plan to bring arms ownership under state control nears end. newarab.com 
A state-led plan to control In January 2024,
(2025-09-18). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the Shifting Geometry of the Gulf. uwidata.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's plane descended into Riyadh last week, the spectacle was impossible to miss. Saudi Royal Air Force jets escorted him through the skies, and the Saudi Armed Forces extended a guard of honor on arrival. For a leader accustomed to the muted welcomes of …
(2025-09-18). Gunman kills three, injures two police officers in Pennsylvania shooting. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-18). Lebanon army seizes 64 million captagon pills in major drug bust. newarab.com 
Lebanon's military said on Wednesday that it had seized 64 million captagon pills in the country's east in one of the largest operations against the illicit stimulant in the country. | "After monitoring and tracking the movements of drug-dealing gangs in the Bekaa Valley, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, supported by an army unit, raided a facility in the town of Boudai, Baalbek, and seized approximately 64 million captagon pills,"
(2025-09-18). Israeli court acquits woman charged with assaulting Israeli environment minister Idit Silman. haaretz.com The judge said Silman's inconsistent testimony was the sole evidence, criticized police for a rushed investigation and ruled that the defendant's actions did not constitute assault or threats…
(2025-09-18). The plight of the Indus delta. tribune.com.pk 
Extractive and wasteful water use has created a severe crisis for the Indus delta, where the Indus River flows into the Arabian Sea. This natural confluence of outflowing freshwater and the sea not only prevents sea water intrusion, but it has also created an interlinked system of swamps, streams and mangrove forests. This delta ecosystem provides a unique habitat to a diverse range of species, including migratory birds and one of the world's rarest dolphins, the blind Indus River dolphin, all of which are currently under great stress. | The delta covers an area of over 40,000 sq-km, which makes it the world's…
(2025-09-18). An Israeli judge frees a settler who killed a Palestinian for no reason. the common practice. haaretz.com The entire system has always defended Jewish Israelis suspected of murdering Palestinians or Arab Israelis…
(2025-09-18). Ayume calls for community-led sensitization to combat drug theft. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Charles Ayume, Chairperson of the Health Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Koboko Municipality, has called for a shift in Uganda's fight against drug pilferage—urging that the battle be led from the grassroots, not just by top government officials. While acknowledging that some progress has been …
(2025-09-18). Nvidia to become one of Intel's biggest shareholders with new investment. aljazeera.com The White House denies any involvement with the deal which came after Nvidia's CEO met US President Donald Trump.
(2025-09-18). Gulf nations to coordinate at 'all military and intelligence levels'. aljazeera.com Defence ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council have vowed to coordinate "at all military and intelligence levels".
(2025-09-18). "Suddenly, the New Story Was There" publicbooks.org "I had seen a lot of bitumen in the devastated landscapes of the bitumen mines. But seeing it here, in such a mundane and tranquil setting, surprised me. That was when I first understood that this material is natural."
(2025-09-18). Has KPFA lost its nonprofit status? indybay.org KPFA is a nonprofit. According to this notice it appears that KPFA, which is part of the Pacifica Foundation, has lost its nonprofit status.
(2025-09-18). Sunday 10/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-09-18). Felony Animal Rescue Trial Begins. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is charged with felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-09-18). PNG sovereignty threatened by 'defence' treaty with Australia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Ecosocialism 2025 helps strengthen struggles for a just world. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Islamophobia report calls for respect. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Fed cuts interest rate as US economy weakens. wsws.org The decision by the 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee was carried 11—1, with Stephen Miran, Trump's chief economic adviser, rushed into a vacant position as Fed governor on Monday, recording his dissent and advocating a cut of half a percentage point.
(2025-09-18). Build rank-and-file committees to wage the struggle against Macron and war! wsws.org As workers strike for today's nationwide day of action, they face the task of breaking free of bureaucracies that police the class struggle and enable the capitalist state to rule against the people.
(2025-09-18). Mamunul leads ulema team on 'unofficial' trip to Afghanistan. jagonews24.com In a move that has raised eyebrows across Bangladesh's political spectrum, Mamunul Haque, Amir of the Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis, has arrived in Kabul alongside six other clerics, just as his party stages nationwide protests demanding implementation of the "July Charter".
(2025-09-18). Zionist Billboard Hijacked for Ad Hack. indybay.org After another hundredth day of mass slaughter and zionist media excusing away the blood of our children in the soil, we seized a zionist billboard, dismembered it, and recycled its pieces with our own messages of resistance, solidarity, remembrance, and calls to action. We took these pieces and strategically posted them on bus platforms all across the Bay Area in high traffic areas to ensure maximum public exposure to the truth on Palestine.
(2025-09-18). Claim: Chinese Dismiss Climate Issues as Elitist, "Western Values" wattsupwiththat.com there is a widespread suspicion and resistance toward what are perceived as "elite discourses" …
(2025-09-18). Brigitte Macron to share 'scientific, photographic evidence' she was born a woman. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid ongoing allegations and claims that have been resurfacing regarding the birth gender of the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron said she will reveal "scientific and photographic evidence" to a U.S. court to prove that she was born a woman.A lawsuit was filed by the Macron family against American right-wing influencer Candace Owens, who promoted claims that Brigitte was born a man and that she underwent a transgender operation.Tom Clare, the lawyer of the French president and his wife, revealed that Emmanuel and Brigitte are planning to submit evidence to support their defamat…
(2025-09-18). No orders from China: US farmers, desperate for trade deal, walk 'tightrope'. scmp.com American farmers are "walking a tightrope" between supporting US President Donald Trump's tariffs and suffering serious financial losses in the absence of a highly anticipated US-China trade deal, according to a seasoned farmer from South Dakota, one of the country's top agricultural states. | Mike McCranie, a soybean and corn producer, voiced support for Washington's tariff policy "if it results in a long-term deal" but acknowledged it has hurt US farmers.
(2025-09-18). Trump says designating Antifa 'a major terrorist organisation'. newarab.com 
US President For years Trump has blamed Antifa for various wrongs, from violence against police to being behind the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021 that aimed to block Joe Biden's presidential election win. | "I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance…
(2025-09-18). The Middle East faces Climate Breakdown, but its Media ignores it. juancole.com By Marianna Poberezhskaya, Nottingham Trent University; Imad El-Anis, Nottingham Trent University, and Marwa Mustafa, Nottingham Trent University (The Conversation) — The Middle East is experiencing a period of intense political and economic turbulence, with several countries in the region embroiled in conflict. These conflicts are taking place against the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis. …
(2025-09-18). Venezuela Receives Another Deportation Flight From Texas Amid Growing Strains With U.S. latintimes.com Authorities described the returnees as having faced "a difficult experience" and emphasized that they are now prepared to reunite with relatives and "begin a new stage filled with love and hope"
(2025-09-18). Inventions that save 50% on fuel. Ukraine. Politics. indybay.org About inventions | with 50% fuel savings | and about the situation with official bodies ignoring questions.
(2025-09-18). Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at Cambodian civilians. tribune.com.pk 
Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Cambodian civilians in a disputed border area on Wednesday, authorities in both countries said, the most significant escalation since they declared a ceasefire to end a deadly five-day conflict in July. | At least 23 Cambodians were injured in the incident, according to Cambodian authorities, while Thailand's military said an unspecified number of Thai officials had also sustained injuries. | The clash took place at a disputed frontier settlement, which Thailand says is part of its Ban Nong Ya Kaew village in Sa Kaeo province, but Cambodia says is part of Prey C…
(2025-09-18). Netanyahu addresses MAGA theories linking Israel to Kirk killing. newarab.com 
Prime Minister On Thursday, Netanyahu called the allegations a "monstrous, big lie", adding, "this is insane, it is false, it is outrageous", accordin…
(2025-09-18). UK police arrest 3 for spying as Lithuania eyes Russia-linked sabotage network. scmp.com British, Lithuanian and Latvian authorities have detained people on suspicion of carrying out intelligence-related activities on behalf of Russia in the latest of a string of incidents linked to Moscow by Western officials. | The Metropolitan Police said on Thursday they arrested three people just east of London on suspicion of spying for Russia. On Wednesday, Lithuanian prosecutors said they uncovered and detained a Russia-linked network of suspects who are alleged to have planned and organised…
(2025-09-18). Matanzas alcanza décima victoria consecutiva en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. radiohc.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas extendieron su imbatibilidad al derrotar 6-1 a los Huracanes de Mayabeque en el estadio Nelson Fernández, consolidando su liderato en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol con su décimo triunfo consecutivo. | El partido, que llegó a extra innings empatado a una carrera, se definió con una explosión ofensiva de cinco carreras en la décima entrada. Aníbal Medina y Andrys Pérez destacaron con sendos dobles y una carrera remolcada cada uno, mientras el lanzador Armando Dueñas se creditó la victoria con dos entradas en blanco y tres ponches. | Las Tunas y Santiago de Cuba mantienen la presión desd…
(2025-09-18). Eric Cantona, former Man Utd and France star, calls on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israeli clubs. haaretz.com Speaking at the 'Together for Palestine' benefit in London, the retired soccer player pondered why there's a 'double standard,' citing the decision to suspend Russia days after the invasion of Ukraine…
(2025-09-18). La crisi politica in Nepal e le "rivoluzioni colorate" asiatiche. strategic-culture.su La rivolta giovanile esplosa contro il divieto dei social e la corruzione ha rapidamente travolto l'establishment: 19 morti, il Parlamento dato alle fiamme e le dimissioni di Oli. Dietro la crisi emergono rivalità geopolitiche, il ruolo di media e ONG e il nodo Cina-India. | Segue nostro La sequenza degli eventi che ha trascinato il Nepal in una crisi politica di portata storica è ormai nota. Nei primi giorni di settembre, decine di mi…
(2025-09-18). China sees 460 million border crossings in first eight months; visa-free entries surge. ecns.cn China recorded 460 million border crossings from January to August 2025, up 14.9 percent year on year, according to the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum held in Lianyungang on Thursda…
(2025-09-18). Aussie Climate Activists are Still Brutalising the Kids. wattsupwiththat.com Ever younger age groups believe they will not survive to adulthood.
(2025-09-18). Italian professor on the EU: "Economic-financial-industrial giant, a social dwarf, and a poor worm militarily" unitedworldint.com 
First part of the interview focusing on historic roots of anti-Russian sentiment in the continent. We conducted an extensive interview with Prof. Dr. Franco Cardini, one of Italy's foremost living medieval historians, who continues to teach at the University of Florence. Cardini provided our questions with deep and detailed answers, blending current events with historical …
(2025-09-18). PSX hits new high on Saudi pact, Fed cut. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan stocks rallied to new highs on Thursday as the KSE-100 Index jumped 1,776 points to close at 157,954—just shy of the 158,000 psychological barrier. | The surge followed the signing of a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, marking an unprecedented strengthening of defense ties between the two countries. Market watchers said the pact not only cements Pakistan's geopolitical standing in the Middle East but also opens prospects for defense exports, reshaping investor sentiment, noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. | Adding to the momen…
(2025-09-18). France's big protest: Who's on strike, why and what's next? aljazeera.com The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.
(2025-09-18). CA Residents, Advocates Launch Campaign; Demand No CO2 Pipelines. indybay.org Fairfield, September 9, 2025 — Today, Communities Against Carbon Transport & Injection (CACTI), officially launched to protect the Bay Area from the Montezuma Carbon Hub, 45-mile carbon dioxide pipeline and waste injection well that could transport CO2 from sources such as power plants and refineries via pipelines through the Bay Area — including underwater pipelines — and ultimately inject it underground near the Suisun Marsh.
(2025-09-18). Pak-Saudi mutual defence agreement is outcome of decades of friendship: experts. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed the historic Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) on Wednesday during the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Riyadh. | Experts in geo-strategic matters opine that Pakistan's strategic capability is India-centric and not for accomplishment of any religious or ideological objectives. | These experts are of the view that neither Pakistan nor KSA have any aggressive ambitions against any country; therefore, any confusion being created in this regard is based on assumptions with malicious objectives. | The defence systems of Pakistan and KSA are for their…
(2025-09-18). Warsaw turns to Kyiv after Russian drones enter Polish airspace. scmp.com Poland is drawing on Ukraine's expertise in battle-tested drone warfare, establishing joint military training programmes and manufacturing projects, officials from Warsaw and Kyiv announced on Thursday, just over a week after Russian drones entered Polish airspace and exposed Nato's vulnerability to a new generation of uncrewed systems. | Drones used for defence and attack have taken a central battlefield role in the more than three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, transforming how wars are…
(2025-09-18). Inauguran en Embajada de Cuba en EE.UU. expo dedicada a Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu 
Una muestra de carteles alegóricos al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, fue inaugurada en la Embajada de Cuba en Estados Unidos con la presencia del vicecanciller Carlos Fernández de Cossío. | Al evento -que se inserta en el programa por el centenario de Fidel en 2026- asistieron representantes de la intelectualidad, la cultura, partidos políticos, de movimientos sociales, de organizaciones de solidaridad y en sentido general amigos de Cuba. | Al referirse al líder cubano, Fernández de Cossío mencionó las "características extraordinarias concentradas en un solo individuo" y afirmó que hizo un…
(2025-09-18). China blasts U.S. for rehashing fallacy of Taiwan's status. ecns.cn Lin countered, stating that the restoration of Taiwan to China is an integral part of the outcomes of the WWII victory and…
(2025-09-18). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-18). US reshuffles Syria team amid talks on Israel-Syria pact. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Syria Druze leader rejects Damascus talks, praises Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). An environmental awakening. tribune.com.pk 
Dear Faisal Anwar, | "Under a CommonSky", unlike the cliché associated with the word 'common' specifically when it comes from diasporic intelligentsia*, is a profound example of relational aesthetics or digital relationality. In simple words, it illustrates what defines art today. Delighted by your thoughtful and comprehensive approach to the project recently showcased at the South Asia Institute in Chicago, I was eager to share it with my students at FCCU. I admit that being in a lecture room with this curious, young lot from the 'non-art world' is indeed a fulfilling experience. The observation below…
(2025-09-18). Qatar pursuing ICC case against Israel over Doha attack. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Israel to indict officer over death of archaeologist in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, the former chief of staff of the Golani Brigade, has been formally notified that he faces charges after allowing 71-year-old West Bank settler Ze'ev Erlich to accompany troops into a combat zone on 20 November 2024. | A soldier, Gur Kehati, was also killed in the sa…
(2025-09-18). France faces unrest with strikes, protests over budget cuts. tribune.com.pk 
Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff are among workers expected to strike in France on Thursday as part of a day of protests against looming budget cuts. | Unions are calling for more spending on public services, more tax on the wealthy and for the scrapping of an unpopular change to state pensions. | The social unrest comes as President Emmanuel Macron and his newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu are facing a political crisis and pressure to bring finances under control in the euro zone's second largest economy. | An Interior Ministry source said that as many as 800,000 people w…
(2025-09-18). How can we defeat the far right? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Sindh plans province-wide EV charging network with Chinese support. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, met with officials of Chinese electric charging company AE Auto in Shanghai, China. | The meeting focused on the establishment of charging stations for electric vehicles across Sindh. Company officials briefed Memon and Shah on modern charging technologies. Memon shared his plan to develop an extensive network of charging points in both urban and rural areas of the province. | He emphasised that the future o…
(2025-09-18). Neo Nazis March in Auburn. indybay.org Neo Nazi group "NorCal Active Club" marched at a Charlie Kirk vigil in Auburn, CA.
(2025-09-18). Abigail Boyd: Ableism behind failure to meet housing accessibility standards. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Welcome to the Eros Effect, Gen Z. counterpunch.org 
Nepal's Gen Z uprising erupted suddenly and dispersed just as quickly, but it did not come out of nowhere, and it will certainly imprint what comes next. The country has a history of recent uprisings that have helped to transform the government each time. The Jana Andolans of 1990 and 2006 finally succeeded in abolishing
(2025-09-18). Iran drop FIFA ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national football team dropped one place to 21st in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.
(2025-09-18). Starmer's High-Stakes Plea: Can He Win Trump on Trade and Ukraine? thinktank.pk As the world grapples with geopolitical flashpoints, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a defining moment in UK-US relations during US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the United Kingdom on September 18, 2025. With Trump landing in the UK for a meticulously planned itinerary, Starmer is pulling out all stops to extract …
(2025-09-18). ESDO study finds dangerous levels of heavy metals in tea bags. jagonews24.com Dangerous levels of heavy metals have been detected in tea bags sold in the Bangladeshi market, according to the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO).
(2025-09-18). Ukraine's War Chronicles. indybay.org Dive into an unforgettable narrative with "Ukraine War Chronicles" — a comprehensive journey through one of the most critical periods in European history. This meticulously crafted account offers readers a vivid portrayal of bravery, resilience, and humanity amidst conflict, painting a powerful picture of the Ukrainian struggle for freedom. | In-depth Analysis: Gain unparalleled insights into the socio-political dynamics that have shaped the current landscape. Understand the intricacies of warfare and diplomacy through expert perspectives. | Personal Stories: Connect with compelling personal accounts t…
(2025-09-18). 6 more Dengue patients die, 647 hospitalised in 24 hrs. jagonews24.com The dengue crisis in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate as six more patients died and 647 were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours…
(2025-09-18). Green Left Show Imperialism, democracy and socialism in Asia. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Cross-border sizzle: Shakib & Hania Amir set for on-screen fireworks. jagonews24.com Hold on to your popcorn, Dhallywood lovers! Shakib Khan has a brand-new leading lady, and she's not from Kolkata or Dhaka. She's none other than Pakistan's stunning sweetheart Hania Amir!
(2025-09-18). Legionella outbreak at GM Tech Center in Detroit suburb. wsws.org On September 10, 2025, two employees working at the General Motors technical center in Warren, Michigan, tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
(2025-09-18). The Truth and Fiction Regarding US Military Aggression toward Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
On September 2, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio separately reported that a U.S. attack on a small boat off Venezuela's coast had destroyed illegal drugs on board and killed 11 passengers. Trump showed a video on social media displaying the boat's fiery destruction. He alleged the victims were members of the
(2025-09-18). Starmer and Trump to discuss foreign affairs, investment. newarab.com 
Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the U.S. leader's unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political problems. | After a day of pomp and ceremony in which Trump rode in a carriage with King Charles and feasted at a state banquet, the U.S. president and Starmer will celebrate the unveiling of a 150 billion pound ($205 billion) package of U.S. investment into Britain. | The deals, covering areas such as technology, energy and life sciences, will offer a renewal of the so-called 'special relationship' between the…
(2025-09-18). Netanyahu says Qatar funds Hamas, strike 'justified'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister "Qatar is connected to Hamas, it bolsters Hamas, it harbours Hamas, it funds Hamas… It has strong levers (that it could pull), but it chose not to," Netanyahu claime…
(2025-09-18). Massive coalition of UC Berkeley faculty, employees and students sued the Trump admin. indybay.org Trump administration sued over campus free speech activities!
(2025-09-18). Mahmoud Khalil will fight against new deportation order. newarab.com 
Following an immigration judge's decision to deport On Wednesday, Khalil's legal team submitted a letter to challenge a decision on 12 September by Jamee Comans, an immigration judge in Louisiana. | This brings the Palestinian activist and US permanent resident closer to being deported to Syria or Algeria, where he had lived and has citizenship, respectively. | He is being accused of misrepresenting information in…
(2025-09-18). JD Vance blames 'left-wing radicals' for Charlie Kirk's murder; 'Let's not shoot each other for…'. hindustantimes.com US Vice President JD Vance delivered a passionate speech honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Vance declared that, regardless of ideology, America must protect open debate and reject violence as a response to disagreement. He condemned the assassination of Kirk by a "radical left-wing" attacker, asserting that such violence threatens core American values. Vance credited Kirk and the Turning Point USA movement for reshaping youth politics, boosting conservative engagement, and even making Trump's presidential victory possible.
(2025-09-18). Global Flotilla movement's challenge to Israel, West. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-18). Free speech under siege as Trump FCC forces cancellation of Kimmel. nationofchange.org ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel's show after threats from Trump's FCC, raising alarms about corporate capitulation, censorship, and the systematic erosion of First Amendment protections.
(2025-09-18). Displaced Palestinians shelter at garbage dumps. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians are pitching tents on landfill sites where they are surrounded by garbage and disease.
(2025-09-18). WHO says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 31. aljazeera.com UN agency confirms there have been 48 cases since the outbreak was declared early this month.
(2025-09-18). China bets on Morocco to lead Africa's energy future. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Protesters besiege EC office for 3rd consecutive day in Bagerhat. jagonews24.com Locals in Bagerhat besieged the district election office for the third consecutive day on Thursday, demanding that all four parliamentary seats in the district be retained.
(2025-09-18). Indian regulators dismiss stock manipulation allegations on Adani Group. aljazeera.com Despite the dismissal, Gautam Adani still faces allegations of bribery, fraud in US courts.
(2025-09-18). Media was controlled before, still is: Nahid. jagonews24.com National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has accused Bangladesh's media of remaining under political and institutional control, just as it was before, despite expectations of reform following the July—August uprising.
(2025-09-18). Fall festivals, musical performances and standup comedy in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
If you're chasing laughs this weekend, the options are stacked. John Mulaney headlines The Met on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Adam Sandler brings his tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, and Nikki Glaser takes the stage at the Kimmel for three shows across Friday and Saturday. | Music lovers have plenty to choose from. Alabama Shakes return to The Mann on Thursday, and Opera Philadelphia opens its 50th season with Rossini's sparkling "Il viaggio a Reims" at the Academy of Music on Friday and Sunday. | Festivals also fill the calendar — a fall tradition in Philly. The XPoNential Music Festival brings War…
(2025-09-18). Kate steals the show donning 'Lover's Knot' tiara for Trump banquet. jagonews24.com In a move that sent royal watchers into a frenzy, Kate Middleton made a dazzling and deeply symbolic fashion statement at King Charles III's glittering state banquet for US President Donald Trump: she arrived wearing the tiara once beloved by Princess Diana.
(2025-09-18). Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students. icrc.org Chi»ôinƒÉu, 1 September — 15 October 2025…
(2025-09-18). Canciller cubano denuncia impacto del bloqueo: $2.1 billones en daños acumulados. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, presentó hoy el informe anual sobre el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, cuyos daños acumulados alcanzan la cifra de $2 billones 103 mil 897 millones de dólares durante más de seis décadas. El canciller destacó que las pérdidas del último año ascendieron a $7,556.1 millones, representando un aumento del 50% respecto al período anterior, lo que evidencia el recrudecimiento extremo de esta política. | Rodríguez Parrilla enfatizó que el impacto total de esta ´política criminal ª nunca p…
(2025-09-18). Attorney General Baharav-Miara: Elected officials refusing court orders shatters democracy. haaretz.com Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara spoke at the retirement ceremony of Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron, warning of 'repeated attempts to harm judicial independence,' including 'personal delegitimization of judges' and 'executive branch officials declaring they will not abide by court orders'…
(2025-09-18). Iran edge Philippines at 2025 Volleyball World Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran edged past the Philippines 3-2 (21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20) in Pool A of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball World Championship on Thursday.
(2025-09-18). The Trouble with Tradwives. projectcensored.org Lori Bindig Yousman "Tradwives" are having a moment. Amidst the rejection of "lean-in" culture and "girl boss" backlash, a host of popular social media accounts created by and geared toward young women promote the role of traditional wives, or "tradwives." Now, a proliferation of so-called "aspirational" lifestyle posts romanticize conventional…
(2025-09-18). Israel's attack on Doha: "Appeasing Israel does not save you" unitedworldint.com There are appropriate conditions for building a counterforce Israel's attack on Doha surprised many. It demonstrated that Israel dares to strike even a country that is neither a party to nor supportive of the Palestinian cause. What else did it reveal? UWI author, historian and political scientist Mehmet Perinàßek shared his views. ————————————————————————————————— Israel's recent …
(2025-09-18). CUCSU: JCD panel announced; Sajjad to vie for VP post. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has announced a full panel for the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) elections…
(2025-09-18). La diplomazia dei gasdotti a discapito dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su Il mercato dell'energia è troppo importante per poter essere lasciato in balia delle follie europee, percià≤ serve quanto prima che il soft power geoeconomico delle potenze multipolari costringa i Paesi membri dell'UE ad emanciparsi dall'Unione e tornare ad una autentica sovranità energetica. | Segue nostro Power Siberia 2, all'attacco | Spinta da ideologie e slogan privi di sostanza, l'Unione Europea ha consegnato la propria princ…
(2025-09-18). US Women Narrowed the Pay Gap With Men by Having Fewer Kids. counterpunch.org 
Women in the U.S. typically earned 85% as much as men for every hour they spent working in 2024. However, working women are faring much better than their moms and grandmothers did 40 years ago. In the mid-1980s, women were making only 65% as much as men for every hour of paid work. Women's wages
(2025-09-18). Three brothers from Bedouin town in southern Israel shot dead. haaretz.com The three brothers were killed during an arms deal that went awry, a police source said ‚ñ 183 homicides have been recorded in Israel's Arab community during 2025…
(2025-09-18). First Nations fight back for sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Thousands march in central London to protest Trump's second state visit. geo.tv 
Demonstrators gather at Parliament Square as they take part in a 'Trump Not Welcome' rally during the state visit of US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, in London, Britain, September 17, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-18). Expo opens as China-ASEAN trade hits record high. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to uphold peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, in order to make greater contributions to regional peace, stability and prosperity, Vice-President Han Zheng said on Wednesday.
(2025-09-18). Visiting democratic socialist discusses left fight back against Trump's America. greenleft.org.au 
Cyn Huang, student and labour activist, and member of the Democratic Socialists of America addressed two meetings in Queensland on "Resistance in Trump's America". Elias Boyle reports.
(2025-09-18). Chinese learning opens 'cultural window' for South Africans. ecns.cn The growing popularity of Chinese language education in South Africa is offering young people not only a new language skill but also a gateway to Chinese culture, further strengthening ties between the two countries.
(2025-09-18). On Constitution Day, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses new book, keeping things cordial on the bench. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Supreme Court Justice Why Barrett decided to study law: The impact of Justice Antonin Sca…
(2025-09-18). From WMDs to "Narco-States" : How the US Sells Wars the Intelligence Doesn't Support. thealtworld.com 
Allegations that Venezuela is a narco-state have justified strikes, sanctions, and military buildups. But even US intelligence concedes Maduro is not directing the gangs blamed for "invading" America. The evidence reveals a familiar playbook for war. | The United States is building up its military assets, sparking fears of another regime change attempt against Venezuela—and this one could be far more deadly than the others. Citing an influx of Venezuelan drugs into the U.S., the Trump administration is rapidly building up its military forces, encircling the South American nation, one which has been in Washi…
(2025-09-18). LIVE: Newcastle vs Barcelona — UEFA Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our full text commentary stream of the league phase match.
(2025-09-18). The Disappearance of Dr Abu Safiya. aljazeera.com Fault Lines investigates the assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital and Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's illegal arrest by Israeli forces…
(2025-09-18). Lung Cancer in East Africa. independent.co.ug 
Research reveals surprising risk factors and new hope for treatment Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A five-year study by the Makerere Lung Institute, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (USA) and the National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania), has shed new light on the nature of lung cancer in East Africa. The Lung …
(2025-09-18). US right shifts tone on social media censorship after Charlie Kirk's murder. aljazeera.com Platforms that loosened moderation in the Trump era are now under scrutiny over online reaction to activist's killing.
(2025-09-18). Jamaat iterates demand for polls under PR system. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar on Thursday, September 18, called for holding the next national elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) system…
(2025-09-18). Trump Admin Toughens Citizenship Test, Says It's for Those 'Committed to the American Way of Life'. latintimes.com In August, USCIS expanded vetting to include screening applicants for "anti-American ideologies or activities" and broadened the criteria used to evaluate "good moral character"
(2025-09-18). Kairat Almaty writes a soccer fairy tale in the Champions League — with an Israeli twist. haaretz.com Kairat Almaty, a Kazakh club that nearly collapsed a decade ago, will make its debut in the Champions League with two Israeli players at its core…
(2025-09-18). US-UK tech pact: UK Government must "stop selling us out to big business," campaigners say. commondreams.org Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now said: | "Trump's state visit is being used to cement the power of the Big Tech oligarchs and their super rich financial investors over the UK. The investments announced will only help the people of the UK if corporations can be properly regulated and taxed — but the government is giving up its ability to control the development of this technology as it bends over backwards to please the robber barons. We risk losing more jobs than we gain, busting our climate targets, and giving away our data and other resources — all to help the richest people in the wo…
(2025-09-18). Ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer. jagonews24.com Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted last week of leading an attempted coup, has been diagnosed with skin cancer, his doctor said Wednesday.
(2025-09-18). Iqbal's Saqi Nama. tribune.com.pk 
Re-reading Iqbal, the philosopher-poet of the Urdu and Persian tongue, is not only a pleasure, but also an act nurturing a fear, that of lilting the heart of a fire that has been put down under uncountable dusty layers of materialism, but whose ambers still smolder in the deep forgotten depths of passion. | This commentary on the selected themes of Saqi Nama comes with the hope that talking about the passion that Iqbal harbours in his heart may strike fire in the hearts of those who yearn for the depths that connect matter with spirit and spirit with the larger truth of existence, and that allow the creation t…
(2025-09-18). State-owned enterprises record sound growth. ecns.cn The added value and total profits created by central enterprises during this period are expected to increase by 40 percent and 50 percent, respectively, compared with the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period.
(2025-09-18). Jamaat, 6 other parties to hold protests in Dhaka this afternoon. jagonews24.com Seven political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, will hold simultaneous protest marches in the capital, Dhaka, on Thursday afternoon, demanding that the national elections scheduled for February be held based on the July National Charter, among other demands.
(2025-09-18). Ekushey's early edition: Book fair dates shift to dodge election day. jagonews24.com In a major calendar shift driven by national priorities, the iconic Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 will now kick off early, on December 17, 2025, and run through January 17, 2026.
(2025-09-18). The great disorder. tribune.com.pk 
If there is one book that I would recommend to my readers in these confusing and tumultuous times in global affairs — a rule-based order has run its course without a new one in place — it is Robert D Kaplan's Waste Land. Kaplan is a geopolitical realist who reads history and literature to contextualise the present and suggest how the future may unfold in geopolitical terms. He proposes that the existing international environment closely replicates the times of the Weimar Republic of the intervening years between the two Great Wars culminating in Hitler's rise. He calls it a consequence of the times…
(2025-09-18). JD Vance Jokes About US Vessel Strikes: "I Wouldn't Go Fishing Right Now" truthout.org Vice President JD Vance is being criticized for making light of the U.S. strikes that killed at least 14 people on boats in the Caribbean as backlash grows over the bombings, which experts said targeted civilians. At a rally on Wednesday, Vance bragged about the supposed success of the strikes, which Venezuelan officials have said are designed to stoke war with the country. |
(2025-09-18). Nearly 100 Sudanese refugees dead or missing after twin Libya boat disasters. geo.tv 
Migrants travel in an inflatable boat across the English Channel, bound for Dover on the south coast of England. — AFP/File UNHCR says one boat caught fire, the other capsized on Saturday. Says one boat was carrying 74 people, 'mostly Sudanese refugees'.Says only 13…
(2025-09-18). Landmark strategic deal. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia added a new dimension to their ties as they inked the "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement", assuring each other of security shield in case of an aggression. The landmark deal has completely changed the mosaic of the Middle East, making Pakistan emerge as the security-provider in one of the most volatile regions of the world. In the realpolitik sphere, Islamabad has literally replaced Washington as oil-rich Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, go on to bank on the Islamic Republic's military muscle to safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity. The timing and context of the…
(2025-09-18). 12 anti-dengue workers fired in Rawalpindi for faking attendance. tribune.com.pk 
Atleast 12 workers and supervisors engaged in the city's anti-dengue campaign who were absent from duty but marked their attendance through fraudulent means have been dismissed from service. | The health department confirmed that both male and female staff were found sending fake photographs to claim presence during inspections. Further inquiries are underway into negligence during the anti-dengue campaign. | Meanwhile, anti-dengue efforts continue across the district as 20 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. The total number of patients in Rawalpindi has now reached 394, with 81 currently under trea…
(2025-09-18). US, UK sign £250 billion tech prosperity deal, unleashing AI & energy investment. hindustantimes.com The US and UK have signed the largest investment package in British history, the "Tech Prosperity Deal," as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce £250 billion in transatlantic investments. Major American firms—including Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, and Salesforce—are pouring billions into UK industries, launching a wave of new AI infrastructure, quantum research, and up to 12 advanced nuclear reactors in the North East. Watch for details…
(2025-09-18). Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign defense agreement to treat an attack on one as attack on both. newarab.com 
The pact comes after rising tensions in the region following the 9 September Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas in Qatar's capital, which killed six people. | The agreement, called the "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement," was signed during Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz S…
(2025-09-18). China issues first standard for medical devices based on BCI technology. ecns.cn "The release and implementation of this standard will help address fundamental challenges hindering industry development, such as inconsistent terminology and nonstandardized concepts," it said.
(2025-09-18). Kyiv says Russia returned 1,000 bodies to Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine on Thursday received 1,000 bodies from Russia that Moscow said were of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, a Kyiv government agency announced. | "Repatriation measures took place today. 1,000 bodies, which according to the Russian side belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine," Ukraine's Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said on Telegram. | Ukraine returned the bodies of 24 Russian soldiers in exchange, said another government body that provides information on Russian prisoners of war and missing Russian soldiers. | The repatriation of soldiers' bodies and the…
(2025-09-18). Two Israelis killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border: medics. newarab.com 
An assailant who arrived in a truck carrying humanitarian aid from Jordan shot dead two men Thursday at the main border crossing between the The security forces "neutralised" the attacker, the military said, while Israel's main opposition leader Yair Lapid said the victims were Israelis. | Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom said the attacker, who was reportedly armed with a gun and a knife, killed two men. | The men, ag…
(2025-09-18). 'A void of leadership': Pa. immigrant advocates call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to end state collaboration with ICE. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Immigrant rights advocates gathered across from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening, calling on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to end state collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and expand "We want Governor Shapiro to use his executive power to stop state collaboration with ICE and to protect our co…
(2025-09-18). PKK leader Ocalan allowed to meet lawyers, first time in 6 years. newarab.com 
The jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers Party, Abdullah Ocalan, has been allowed to meet his lawyers for the first time in six years, his legal team said on Wednesday. | "On September 15, 2025, we visited Mr Ocalan and our other clients who are being held in Imrali prison after a six-year hiatus," the Asrin Hukuk law firm wrote on X. | According to his lawyers, the PKK leader said "the process of peace and democratic society has reached the stage of a legal solution" and expressed his wish to see a legal framework in Turkey for disarmament of the group. | A delegation led by the pro-Kurdish DEM party – the…
(2025-09-18). Delaware leads coalition of states pushing Congress to approve extending government health care subsidies. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware is leading more than a dozen states asking Congress to preserve Affordable Care Act subsidies. | The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. The credits help people afford to buy health care insurance on the Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer sent
(2025-09-18). The Epstein Files and the 5-Count Felon Bank: The Untold Story. counterpunch.org 
As the summer from hell fades to an anxious autumn, Americans' worst dystopian nightmares have evolved into their daily reality. A 34-count felon, convicted unanimously by a 12-member jury, sits behind the Resolute Desk in the White House, barking out threats or actual orders to send troops to the streets of American cities—even though no emergency exists—as he files billion-dollar lawsuits against newspapers that fail to accept subservience to authoritarian rule.
(2025-09-18). In the Disunited States, Conflict and Uncertainty Rule Time to Come Home. counterpunch.org 
In the U.S. these are days of dread. The air is filled with uncertainty. What comes next? Who can tell? The states increasingly divide, signified by the gerrymandering wars. Texas redistricts to eliminate Democratic congressional seats. California responds with a plan to eliminate Republican seats. Red states including Ohio, Missouri, Florida and Indiana, and blue
(2025-09-18). GOP Censure of Ilhan Omar Fails by One Vote After Democrats Maneuver Against It. truthout.org An extremist House Republican's attempt to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) failed by just one vote on Wednesday, after Democrats maneuvered against it. A vote to table the censure resolution succeeded 214 to 213, with all Democrats and four Republicans voting to kill the measure. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina), would have removed Omar from her… |
(2025-09-18). Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, FLI to launch compendium of public interest litigation cases. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda is set to witness a historic milestone in its legal and governance landscape with the upcoming launch of the country's first-ever Compendium of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Cases, a joint initiative by Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI) and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). The landmark publication will be …
(2025-09-18). AI in the spotlight at 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. ecns.cn AI products have highlighted the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo. This year, artificial intelligence (AI) has empowered the entire preparation process of the China-ASEAN Expo for the first time, among which AI products or AI-powered exhibits in the China Pavilion account for more than 50%.
(2025-09-18). Internet disruption to last 4-5 weeks: IT secretary. tribune.com.pk 
IT Secretary Dr Zarar Hashim on Thursday said that the recent disruption in Pakistan's internet services due to damaged undersea cables could take four to five weeks to be fully resolved. | The internet access monitoring organisation NetBlocks noted that a series of submarine cable outages in the Red Sea have degraded internet connectivity in several countries, including in India and Pakistan. | Responding to queries, Dr Hashim explained that repairing the cables requires specialised ships. "Three additional cables are expected within 12 to 18 months, which will enhance Pakistan's connectivity with Europe. Agr…
(2025-09-18). UK says deported first migrant to France under new scheme. newarab.com 
Britain on Thursday returned the first migrant to France under a new "one-in, one-out" deal, both governments confirmed, as "A man who arrived in the UK by small boat in August was removed on a commercial flight this morning," the UK interior ministry said. | The French government also confirmed the removal, with a source there telling AFP news agency an Indian national had been deported from Britain. | The UK ministry called the move…
(2025-09-18). Iran into FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B Final. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran earned a shot at completing their redemption story after advancing to the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025-Division B Final following a 64-20 rout of Hong Kong on Thursday.
(2025-09-18). China-ASEAN forum in Guangxi focuses on AI ethics and cooperation. ecns.cn The 13th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation kicks off on Tuesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.Nearly 10 agreements on China-ASEAN sci-tech cooperation outcomes were also signed on-site, spanning six ASEAN countries and covering technology transfer and joint platform development.
(2025-09-18). The Obstacles to India's Superpower Ambition. counterpunch.org 
A strong economy is essential for becoming a superpower, a proven historical formula. India is projected to be the world's second-largest economy by 2050, surpassing the U.S. However, obstacles remain. No region or country is actively supporting India's efforts to overtake the U.S. as a global power. Even China would prefer a distant hegemon over
(2025-09-18). Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org January – June 2025…
(2025-09-18). Algal bloom devastates marine life in South Australia. wsws.org One of the main factors responsible for the bloom is related to climate change: a marine heatwave beginning in September 2024 that registered temperatures 2.5 degrees Celsius above average.
(2025-09-18). What is the future of Palestinian armed groups in exile. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). New Research Details Hidden Health Risks of Methane Emissions‚ÄØ. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A methane emissions event in Bakersfield, California, captured by the Methane Risk Map. | © 2025 PSE/Broomfield | Newly published research from PSE Healthy Energy, a US-based nonprofit research organization, highlights the hidden dangers of methane leaks, an often overlooked but serious threat to both the climate and public health.Methane leaks have become a key political issue between the United States and the European Union, with US officials actively opposing a new EU methane regulation that would affect major oil and gas exporters to the EU. US lawmakers also recently rolled ba…
(2025-09-18). The fascists take down Jimmy Kimmel "Live" show for allegedly mocking Charlie Kirk. indybay.org Jimmy Kimmel show canceled after FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens Disney/ABC.
(2025-09-18). UK: Ombudsman Finds Flaws in Windrush Compensation Scheme. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thomas Tobierre, 69, who applied to the Home Office's Windrush Compensation Scheme as a primary applicant, says he realized that the scheme was set up to deny claimants their right to an effective remedy. | © 2023 Ellie Kealey for Human Rights Watch…
(2025-09-18). Iran: Open civil society letter calling for life-saving medical treatment for Iran's longest serving female political prisoner Zeinab Jalalian. fidh.org Zeinab Jalalian has been arbitrarily detained for most of her adult life. Her "crime"? Campaigning for women's rights. She is Iran's longest-held female political prisoner as she has spent 17 years in prison and is in need of life-saving medical care, but the Iranian authorities are refusing her treatment. The release of this open letter coincides with the third anniversary of the death of Zhina Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old who died in police custody in 2022 after being arrested for (…) | – |
(2025-09-18). Lawyer Slams DHS for Defending Arrest of US Citizen: 'Every Time They're Caught Doing Something Bad, They Don't Own It'. latintimes.com Retes wrote an op-ed on Tuesday saying that he was abused despite repeatedly identifying himself as an American citizen, claims that DHS labeled the claims as "smears"
(2025-09-18). øQuién mató a Charlie Kirk? strategic-culture.su Tuve el placer de aparecer en el programa de Charlie Kirk varias veces a lo largo de los años y siempre lo encontré educado, respetuoso y genuinamente interesado en las ideas. Incluso en temas en los que no coincidíamos, escuchaba atentamente. Fue un firme defensor de la libertad de expresión y se dedicó a convencer a los jóvenes del valor de la libertad de expresión y el diálogo, independientemente de las diferencias políticas.
(2025-09-18). Update on Zoe Rosenberg Animal Rescue Trial. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is charged with felony conspiracy and 3 misdemeanors for rescuing chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-18). Well-known Chinese actor Xie Mengwei detained for livestreaming sales in police uniform. ecns.cn Xie Mengwei, the actor who played the leading role in the well-known Chinese anti-Japanese aggression drama Little Soldier Zhang Ga, has been detained for seven days for wearing a police uniform during a livestreaming selling event.
(2025-09-18). Sky drive? Uber to offer helicopter ride in 2026. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Uber, an American multinational transportation company, said that it will start offering helicopter services in 2026.According to media outlets, Uber, the San Francisco-based company, has signed a cooperation with electric air taxi maker Joby Aviation, and they are planning to launch a helicopter ride by next year.Joby is excited to make Uber customers feel the magic of seamless urban air travel, said JoeBen Bevirt, the founder and CEO of Joby Aviation.It is worth mentioning that the cooperation between Uber and Jony Aviation came after the latter inked a $125 million deal to acquire Blade Air Mobility…
(2025-09-18). What's In a Name? tomdispatch.com The renaming of the Defense Department should have surprised no one. Donald Trump is an incipient fascist doing what such figures do. Surrounded by a coterie of illiberal ideologues and careerist sycophants, he and his top aides have dispensed with pretense and precedent, moving at breakneck speed to demolish what remains of the battered faàßade of American democracy. In eight months, his second administration has unleashed a shock-and-awe assault on norms and institutions, civil liberties, human rights, and history itself. But fascism never respects borders. Fascists don't recognize the rule of law. They c…
(2025-09-18). "And those who husbanded the Golden Grain:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:15. juancole.com Stanza 15 of the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám has for its theme a denial of the afterlife and resurrection. XV. And those who husbanded the Golden Grain, And those who flung it to the Winds like Rain, Alike to no such aureate Earth are turn'd As, buried once, Men want …
(2025-09-18). Don't shake hands, defeat them in the field. tribune.com.pk 
When the management announced, 'The match is not happening, you can all go back to your rooms now', all the Pakistani players' faces fell. | They had come to the UAE to play cricket, and no one wanted their Asia Cup campaign to end like this. But the official instructions had to be followed. | Simultaneously, the PPCB sent a WhatsApp message to the media, asking them to reach Gaddafi Stadium immediately for a press conference, with TV channels bringing DSNG vans for live coverage. | The match time was approaching and the team was still at the hotel, even though, they had been told to put their gear on the bus…
(2025-09-18). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-18). Woman's death on Aleppo park bench stirs anger at Syria poverty. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Xiling Seal Art Society: Stamps on culture. ecns.cn On August 27 and 29, the Chinese Embassy in the US and the Chinese Consulate General in New York hosted "Experience China — A Symphony of Stories on China-US People to-People Friendship."
(2025-09-18). UK to formally recognise Palestine shortly after Trump visit. newarab.com 
The UK will Prime Minister Keir Starmer is waiting until Trump departs the UK before making the announcement, amid concerns that the matter would dominate a press conference due to take place on Thursday at Chequers. | The US has been staunchly oppose…
(2025-09-18). Mourinho appointed Benfica manager. jagonews24.com Benfica have appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager on a deal until the summer of 2027…
(2025-09-18). Justice Department Sues Maine and Oregon Over Voter Data in Escalating Election Battle. latintimes.com The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed lawsuits this week against Maine and Oregon, intensifying a clash between the Trump administration and Democratic-led states over access to voter registration data. The lawsuits mark the first legal actions taken after multiple states rejected federal requests for detailed voter information, including partial Social Security numbers.
(2025-09-18). Trump Cannot Stop the Collapse of the Epstein Coverup. counterpunch.org 
Epstein's case exemplifies how federal law doesn't apply to the financial elite. In 1970, Congress enacted the Bank Secrecy Act, making it a crime for banks to keep secrets from the government. Banks were required to file a federal report for any cash transaction exceeding $10,000. The IRS has devastated many small businesses for inadvertently violating that law, as I detailed on Sunday in a New York Post piece.
(2025-09-18). Air India crash victims' families file lawsuit against Boeing, Honeywell. tribune.com.pk 
The families of four passengers killed in the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 said in a lawsuit that the accident resulted from allegedly faulty fuel switches, which the US Federal Aviation Administration has said do not appear to have caused the accident that killed 260 people. | The lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Delaware Superior Court blames Boeing and Honeywell, which made the switches, for the crash seconds after Flight 171 took off for London from the Indian city of Ahmedabad. | The plaintiffs point to a 2018 FAA advisory that recommended, but did not mandate, operators of several Boeing models, i…
(2025-09-18). Insurance…the surprising hidden driver of energy and life? wattsupwiththat.com Without insurance, there is no large-scale financing. Without financing, there is no infrastructure. And without energy infrastructure, there is no modern life.
(2025-09-18). Unveiling China's police equipment: How technology enhance public safety. ecns.cn The Second Public Security Technology Expo is being held from September 16 to 19 in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, showcasing the country's latest public safety technology. Join us for an immersive tour of the exhibition to see how technology is strengthening safety and security. ÔºàXu Jiawen and Guo Chaokai)…
(2025-09-18). Starmer gets pat on back from Trump for criticising Hamas. aljazeera.com UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer got a pat on the back from US President Donald Trump when criticising Hamas.
(2025-09-18). ABC indefinitely suspends "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show over Charlie Kirk comments. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The American Broadcasting Company (ABC), one of the major television networks in the United States, announced Wednesday that it has suspended the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show "indefinitely" after controversial comments by its host about the conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last week. Nexstar Media Group, …
(2025-09-18). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-09-18). Hoplophobes Say The Strangest Things. counterpunch.org 
On September 10, Florida's 1st District Court of Appeal looked at the state's law against "open carry" of firearms, looked at the US Constitution's 2nd Amendment, and noticed that the latter supersedes the former. Five days later, Florida Attorney General James Uthmier issued "guidance to Florida's prosecutors and law enforcement," notifying them that "as of
(2025-09-18). US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 over employment risks. tribune.com.pk 
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump. | The Fed cut the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, to a range between 4.0 percent and 4.25 percent, while penciling in two more potential cuts this year. | Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed that the central bank remains "strongly committed" to maintaining its independence from politics, when asked about the addition of a key advisor to Trump among its ranks this week. | He added that the Fed was…
(2025-09-18). What is antifa; what does Trump's 'major terrorist' label mean? aljazeera.com Trump's latest announcement comes as Tyler Robinson is charged over Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting.
(2025-09-18). The social crisis fueling the collapse of democracy in America. wsws.org It is the bankruptcy of American capitalism and the fear of social revolution, not merely Trump's authoritarian personality, that are the source of the frontal assault on democratic rights.
(2025-09-18). It Simply Hit Close To Home … smoothiex12.blogspot.com two American institutions which are utterly corrupt and are dominated by fanatics without morals are US MSM and US Teachers' Union. US late TV shows are trash dominated by unfunny cretins like Kimmel or put out of his entertainment misery Colbert. Not anymore.
Any "argument" about "free speech" is a complete bunk ⚪ US MSM, for unknown reason called "left" (they are NOT left ⚪ they are neo-liberal death cult) are primary purveyor of perversion, hatred, violence and war crimes. Celebrating assassination of a human based on his rather moderate ideological agenda ⚪ this is more than loved by the so called "le…
(2025-09-18). Thursday 9/18: Oakland Press Conference: The People Demand an Arms Embargo! indybay.org Oakland International Airport, 1 Airport Dr, Oakland | TAKE BART / USE HOURLY PARKING LOT…
(2025-09-18). México, la independencia se defiende diariamente. radiohc.cu 
México evocó el aniversario 215 de la independencia del colonialismo español en coincidencia con casi el primer año de gobierno de la primera mujer presidenta del país, Claudia Sheinbaum, objeto de una alta popularidad. | Por primera vez se presentaron honores y se rindió el parte en el desfile por el Grito de Independencia ante una mujer, la primera mandataria Claudia Sheinbaum. | Primera Jefa de Estado y comandante suprema de las Fuerzas Armadas del país latinoamericano, Sheinbaum fue el centro de la ceremonia por el aniversario del Grito de Independencia. | En su arenga dio vivas a México, además de recordar l…
(2025-09-18). Trump says US wants Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base back from Taliban. aljazeera.com Donald Trump unexpectedly announced that the United States is trying to "get back" Bagram Air Base from Afghanistan.
(2025-09-18). Equity Bank and UGEFA to continue to support SMEs reach green finance targets. independent.co.ug 
UGEFA and Equity Bank Celebrate Ongoing Partnership to Accelerate Green Finance in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and Equity Bank Uganda are delighted to announce the continuation of their highly successful partnership as UGEFA enters its second phase. Building on a fruitful collaboration that has already …
(2025-09-18). Decades of campaigns behind Great Koala National Park, NSW logging moratorium. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Qatar meets ICC head as it mulls legal action against Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar has met with the president of the International Criminal Court as it seeks legal action against Israel over its unprecedented strike on its territory last week, an official said on Thursday. | The emirate's chief negotiator, Mohammed al-Khulaifi, met in The Hague on Wednesday with the president of the ICC, Judge Tomoko Akane, as it pursues "every available legal and diplomatic avenue to ensure accountability for those responsible for Israel's attack on Qatar", the Qatari official told AFP. | Last week's deadly Israeli strike targeted Qatar-based leaders of Palestinian militant group Hamas and sent shock…
(2025-09-18). Labor's 2035 greenhouse targets: Inadequate and 'greenwashing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Big Daddy Taco. counterpunch.org The maga/fascist reaction daily gutting society is driven ultimately by a radical, existential cowardice. Retreating in panic from the demands of the present (not just the historical situation but the anxiety-provoking mystery of existence itself) to a safe, non-existent past, its shrill demands for some imagined tradition, custom, and order — for security — are
(2025-09-18). Pakistan gearing up for India rematch: captain Salman. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team were ready to face India in the next round of the Asia Cup on Sunday after last week's group-stage match between the arch-rivals ended in acrimony when the Indian side refused to shake hands. | Pakistan beat United Arab Emirates in their final Group A game on Wednesday to advance to the Super Fours stage, where they will also play two teams from Group B in a round robin format. | Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan has been suspended since 2013 and they play each other only in multi-team tournaments. | Also read: tribune.com.pk/story/2567619/dont-shak…
(2025-09-18). Engr Muhammad Ali Mirza shifted to Adiala Jail. tribune.com.pk 
Renowned religious scholar Engineer Mirza Muhammad Ali, who was arrested in a blasphemy case, was transferred to Adiala Jail on Thursday. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) handed him over to jail authorities after concluding the initial legal process, Express News reported. | Sources revealed that a case against Mirza has been registered at the NCCIA's Rawalpindi office under charges of blasphemy and violations of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). Officials have not yet confirmed whether further charges will be filed, though investigations are said to be ongoing. | Religious s…
(2025-09-18). Trump Wants to Label Antifa a Terror Group. His Real Target Might Be a Lot Bigger. theintercept.com 
The domestic terror designation might be a flop, but Trump will keep trying to find ways to crush the left.
(2025-09-18). Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Minister halts funding for Israeli Oscars over 'pro-Palestinian' winner. newarab.com 
Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar said Wednesday the government was freezing funding of the Ophir awards, the Israeli equivalent of the Oscars, after it awarded its top prize to a film he dubbed "pro-Palestinian". | The award for best film, as well as five other prizes, Winning best…
(2025-09-18). France selects the Iranian drama 'It Was Just An Accident' as its Oscar submission. newarab.com 
The selection gives an Oscar pathway to a film that Iran was certain not to select itself. Panahi, who has spent much of the last 15 years either under house arrest, banned from travel or incarcerated, made "It Was Just an Accident," like…
(2025-09-18). Kuwait oil minister expects demand boost after US rate cut. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Attack at Jordan-West Bank crossing kills two Israelis. aljazeera.com Israel says perpetrator 'neutralised' after entering in humanitarian aid truck from Jordan.
(2025-09-18). Mahmoud Khalil Vows to Fight "Kangaroo Immigration Court" Decision to Deport Him. truthout.org Mahmoud Khalil and his lawyers on Wednesday affirmed their plan to fight an immigration court ruling that paves the way for his deportation, months after plainclothes agents accosted the lawful permanent resident and his US citizen wife outside their home in New York City. "It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech. |
(2025-09-18). Scores of Sudanese refugees dead or missing in Libya boat wrecks. newarab.com 
Scores of One boat capsized on Saturday, according to the UN refugee agency, and a second caught fire on Sunday, the International Organization for Migration said – each off the eastern port city of Tobruk. | The first boat was carrying 74 people, "mostly Sudanese refugees", the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on its X account for Libya, of whom…
(2025-09-18). Broad united response needed to Trump's military build-up in the Caribbean. greenleft.org.au 
United States forces launched strikes on two small vessels in the Caribbean, claiming they were transporting drugs. US officials have warned more strikes could come, including possibly on foreign soil. In the second of our two-part series, Green Left's Kerry Smith speaks to Federico Fuentes about the US threat in the Caribbean and how the solidarity movement should respond.
(2025-09-18). US government attorneys admit Labor Department has still not complied with June 2024 court order in Will Lehman's UAW elections case. wsws.org The government's ongoing efforts to maintain that the 2022-23 UAW elections were legitimate come amid an intensifying crisis facing the administration of UAW President Shawn Fain.
(2025-09-18). Saturday 9/27: Training: : Advanced Safety & Security for Street Actions. indybay.org Oakland, CA. Near West Oakland BART…
(2025-09-18). As Feds Restrict Eligibility to COVID Shot, More States Move to Protect Access. truthout.org At least 17 states have taken steps to ensure broader access to the COVID-19 vaccine since last month, when the federal government significantly restricted eligibility for the shot. Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin have issued orders… |
(2025-09-18). Saturday 9/27: Representation Matters Film Festival: Voices of Adventure – Outdoors & Activism (FREE). indybay.org Devil's Canyon Brewing Company – Outdoor Beer Pavilion | 990 Bayport Ave | San Carlos, CA 94070 | FREE Tickets & FREE Pizza (beer/drinks available for purchase) | Kids and well-behaved pets are welcome.
(2025-09-18). Exhibition on atrocities of Japan's Unit 731 held in NE China's Harbin. ecns.cn A special exhibition on the filming journey of the movie, Evil Unbound, which reveals atrocities of Japan's Unit 731, was held on Wednesday in Harbin, northeast Heilongjiang Province.
(2025-09-18). Trade war and immigration crackdown push US farmers to the brink. nationofchange.org Farmers describe collapsing export markets, labor shortages, and a missing safety net as tariffs and immigration policies reshape U.S. agriculture.
(2025-09-18). A Tale of Two Charlies. counterpunch.org 
Charles Edward Coughlin was an ultra-right Catholic priest, Christian nationalist and fascist sympathizer in the 1930s and 1940s. Although he began his public career as someone opposed to capitalism and communism, his politics turned right as his interest in European fascism grew. He used the latest technology—the AM radio—to broadcast his anti-left, anti-Semitic and pro-fascist
(2025-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-18). Shenzhen airport logs record 1 million foreign entry and exit trips. ecns.cn More than 1 million foreigners have entered or exited China through Shenzhen Baoan International Airport so far this year, a 45% increase from 2023 and the highest figure on record for the period, local frontier inspection authorities said Tuesday.
(2025-09-18). We Can't Let White Nationalism Dictate What Is Taught and Learned in Classrooms. truthout.org Education in the U.S. is in danger of becoming a site where white nationalism exclusively dictates what is taught and learned. In the past, Donald Trump has decried discussions in U.S. schools about systemic racism as a "twisted web of lies" and even "a form of child abuse." Now, in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the far right is weaponizing the killing to push for alarming new… |
(2025-09-18). US revokes visas of Indian business leaders over fentanyl precursor trafficking. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United States has cancelled and denied visas for several Indian business executives and corporate leaders accused of being involved in trafficking fentanyl precursor chemicals. The US Embassy in New Delhi announced the move on Thursday but did not reveal the names of the individuals or companies affected.According to the embassy, the decision is part of Washington's efforts to protect Americans from synthetic drugs. The action was taken under various provisions of the US Immigration and Nationality Act, making the targeted individuals and their close family members ineligible for travel to the…
(2025-09-18). Stavridis As An Exhibit A … smoothiex12.blogspot.com of Pentagon's military incompetence. And no, this is not because he is paid for such BS, it is because he believes it precisely because he is militarily incompetent. This is how US top brass is. In US military crossing into the top brass territory is tantamount to professional degeneration. US military education is a joke from the XX century, operationally it is a catastrophe. Strategically? Not a single strategic level thinker on the horizon, just same ol' regurgitation of one-liners from Clausewitz and Cold War 1.0 propaganda.
(2025-09-18). Hamas official makes first public appearance since Qatar attack. newarab.com 
(2025-09-18). Venezuela Announces Capture of Alleged DEA Agent With Massive Drug Shipment. latintimes.com According to the country's Interior Minister, the detainees confessed the shipment was part of a "false flag operation" designed to incriminate Venezuela in international drug trafficking…
(2025-09-18). Senado argentino se apresta a derogar otro veto presidencial. radiohc.cu El Senado de Argentina se apresta hoy a debatir, y muy probablemente derogar, el veto del presidente Javier Milei a la ley que otorga a las provincias los fondos que le corresponden de los "Aportes del Tesoro Nacional". | Milei y su equipo se los negaron, como también la porción de los impuestos a los combustibles, y los utilizaron a manera de chantaje —opinan analistas políticos- cuando se los concedió el lunes a cuatro gobernadores aliados, como palanca de presión para convencer a otros gobernantes provinciales a que los aceptaran a cambio de apoyo para preservar su rechazo a la legislación. | La derogaci…
(2025-09-18). Uganda Airlines, Air India sign interline deal to expand connectivity. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines announced a strategic interline partnership with India's flagship carrier, Air India, to strengthen travel links between Africa and the Indian subcontinent. In a joint statement issued Wednesday, the Ugandan national carrier said the agreement, which took effect recently on Aug. 25, allows passengers to book single tickets from Uganda's …
(2025-09-18). Merri-bek Council renews call to sanction Israel, fly Palestinian flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). American victims of October 7 and their families sue Hamas, Iran and others for billions of dollars. haaretz.com The Anti-Defamation League has filed a federal suit against Hamas, half a dozen other terrorist groups and their alleged state sponsors on behalf of over 140 U.S. citizens who were wounded, killed or lost loved ones that day: 'The victims of the October 7 massacre deserve justice'…
(2025-09-18). Royal welcome for Trump in UK. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump was treated to a royal reception featuring gun salutes, soldiers on horseback and bagpipes as he met Wednesday with Britain's King Charles III for a historic second state visit, which unfolded far from marching protesters. | The pair laughed and joked as Trump inspected troops at Windsor Castle, west of London, in an elaborate spectacle featuring a carriage procession designed to play into the mercurial American leader's love of pomp and pageantry. | Some 120 horses, and 1,300 members of the British military — some in red tunics and gold plumed helmets — feted Trump during a ceremonial…
(2025-09-18). Chinese scientists unveil world's first hydrogen anion battery prototype. ecns.cn Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have built the world's first prototype hydrogen anion battery, a breakthrough they say could open new directions in energy storage technology.
(2025-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-18). Regional project launched strengthen pandemic preparedness in Greater Virunga landscape. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A $24.5 million regional initiative aimed at boosting pandemic prevention and response in one of Africa's most biodiverse and vulnerable regions was launched in Kampala. The Strengthening One Health Preparedness, Prevention, and Response in the Greater Virunga Landscape (SOHGVL) project is funded by the World Bank Group's Pandemic Fund. It will …
(2025-09-18). Jornada de protestas en Francia contra políticas económicas. radiohc.cu Los principales sindicatos de Francia desarrollan hoy una jornada nacional de protestas contra las políticas económicas del Gobierno, en medio de un enorme dispositivo policial. | La movilización incluye huelgas y marchas en las grandes ciudades, con la proyección del Ministerio del interior de que saldrán a las calles entre 600 mil y 900 mil manifestantes, cifras que los organizadores confían superar con creces. | Según las previsiones, los sectores más golpeados serán el transporte público, la educación y la salud. | En ese sentido, se esperan la cancelación de trenes, la ausencia a clases de uno de cada tres m…
(2025-09-18). America the irrelevant. nationofchange.org In war and peace, Trump is pushing the United States to the margins.
(2025-09-18). Jensen Huang says Nvidia caught in 'larger agendas' of US-China clash. tribune.com.pk 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing "have larger agendas to work out" as the tech giant navigates the tricky politics of the US-China trade war and tries to satisfy demand from companies worldwide hungry for the company's crucial AI chips. | Huang was speaking in London after the Financial Times reported that China's internet regulator has ordered top tech firms to halt purchases of the American company's AI chips and cancel existing orders. | China's reported move comes after a Reuters report earlier in September that said major Chinese tech firms want more of Nvidia's crucia…
(2025-09-18). Greece, Libya to hold talks on maritime zones dispute. newarab.com 
The Greek foreign ministry said the agreement came during a visit to Athens on Wednesday by Libya's foreign minister Taher Salem A…
(2025-09-18). China's public budget revenue rises to over $2 trillion. ecns.cn China's general public budget revenue, the sum of tax revenue and non-tax revenue, reached about 14.82 trillion yuan ($2.09 trillion) in the first eight months of this year, up 0.3 percent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday.
(2025-09-18). Why the EU foreign policy chief must go. thealtworld.com Forget vision and commonsense; Kaja Kallas seems to lack even the most basic understanding of modern history | or a reliable metric to assess the progressive decline of the European Union, and particularly its cognitive dissonance with regards to international politics, one should look no further than the recent statements of foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. | The type of relentless Russophobia that Kallas displays has become, sadly, essential to the resume of any official who aspires to a successful career within the EU's institutions. | Indeed, degrading the relationship between Moscow and Brussels is a top pr…
(2025-09-18). Australian PM fails to finalise neo-colonial defence treaty with Papua New Guinea. wsws.org Labor is attempting to secure de facto control over the foreign and military policy of Pacific states, to align them fully with Washington's preparations for war against China.
(2025-09-18). New analysis finds evidence of racial bias in Philadelphia home appraisals. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Federal data shows that
(2025-09-18). PKU vice president under probe for violations of Party disciplines and laws. ecns.cn Ren Yuzhong, a standing committee member of the Party Committee of Peking University and vice-president of the university, is under investigation for suspected severe violations of disciplines and laws, according to a statement by China's top anti-graft bodies on Wednesday.
(2025-09-18). Meloni lashes out at Italy's Opposition, hits back at 'smug' European members; 'Won't hate myself'. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hit out at Europe and the opposition during a rally in Ancona, dismissing predictions of her government's collapse and accusing the EU and Western media of "smugness" toward Italy. Meloni defended her coalition's record on migration, crime, and economic stability, claiming Italy has become a "standout performer" in Europe despite criticism.
(2025-09-18). UAE could downgrade diplomatic ties if Israel annexes West Bank. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates could downgrade diplomatic ties with Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government UAE is one of just a few Arab states with diplomatic relations with Israel and downgrading ties would be a major setback for the Abraham Accords – a signature foreign policy achievement of U.S. President Donald Trump and Netanyahu. | Israel's government has re…
(2025-09-18). Huawei bypasses Nvidia AI chips in touting key breakthrough for China. scmp.com Huawei Technologies on Thursday unveiled hardware that it said could deliver world-class computing power without using Nvidia's advanced chips, in a breakthrough that could potentially break the supply chokehold that constrains China's aspirations in artificial intelligence. | The Shenzhen-based telecommunications equipment giant's high-profile disclosure came just a day before a scheduled phone call between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump, as Beijing seeks to minimise US…
(2025-09-18). Amateur artisans find their groove with woodwork. ecns.cn At the end of his workday at a consulting company, 34-year-old Hu Jie has a novel way of unwinding in his small apartment in Beijing's Chaoyang district — he makes furniture.
(2025-09-18). US man dies after riding roller coaster at new Florida theme park. scmp.com A patron at one of the nation's newest amusement parks has died after riding a roller coaster there, Florida authorities said. | The man in his 30s was found unresponsive after riding the coaster at Epic Universe on Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando said. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. | No further details were immediately released early on Thursday.
(2025-09-18). A Hunger Strike to End Pesticides Near Watsonville Schools. indybay.org Topics covered in this discussion include the role the Driscoll's company has played in our local community, as well as the history of pesticides and farm workers; plus the story of one farmworker family currently suffering from cancer. Driscoll's is the largest berry company in the world.
(2025-09-18). Belarus: After five years of arbitrary detention, Marfa Rabkova must be immediately released. fidh.org On 17 September 2020, Viasna member woman human rights defender Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained for her legitimate human rights work. As the fifth anniversary of her detention approaches, 30 human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, renew their call for her immediate and unconditional release. (…) | – |
(2025-09-18). Spain overtake Argentina to top FIFA rankings. jagonews24.com Spain have climbed to the top of the FIFA men's rankings, overtaking Argentina and Lionel Messi, for the first time since June 2014 when they were dethroned as world champions…
(2025-09-18). Ghost buildings, growing debt. jagonews24.com With 20-25 per cent of commercial spaces in Dhaka currently unoccupied, and no signs of recovery, economists and industry leaders warn of a looming financial contagion if urgent policy interventions are not implemented.
(2025-09-18). Arriba Morales Ojeda a Venezuela en visita oficial. radiohc.cu 
Por: Raúl Rodríguez Peña. | El Miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, arribó en la noche de este miércoles a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en visita oficial. ⚪ Al recibimiento en el aeropuerto Internacional "Simón Bolívar" de Maiquetía en el Estado La Guaira, acudieron Tania Díaz González, vicepresidenta de Asuntos Internacionales del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Eduardo Piñate Rodríguez, Secr…
(2025-09-18). Suspending Courses, Washing Delicates and Baking: A University Justifies Harming Staff and Students. counterpunch.org 
These people are a charming, lynch worthy bunch. In claiming they are short of cash, the managerial dunderheads at the University of Technology Sydney thought it prudent to throw a $4.8 million at the tax consultants KPMG to design what it calls the Operational Sustainability Initiative (OSI). The linking of these three words alone suggests
(2025-09-18). Reconocen en Villa Clara al "Rey de la cirugía coronaria" radiohc.cu 
La Sociedad Cultural José Martí de la central provincia de Villa Clara entregó el reconocimiento Homagno Generoso al prestigioso Doctor àÅlvaro Lagomasino Hidalgo conocido como el ´Rey de la cirugía coronaria ª. | El encuentro martiano tuvo lugar en el Cardiocentro Ernesto Guevara del territorio. Allí rodeado de sus compañeros de trabajo, sus alumnos y todos los que lo admiran, agradeció tamaño reconocimiento y expresó el orgullo que representa formar parte de este centro de la Medicina y Solidaridad. Reconocimiento a Doctor àÅlvaro Lagomasino Hidalgo . Fotos de la autora | El Doctor Lagoma…
(2025-09-18). Thailand: Authorities must overturn sentence against Chonthicha 'Lookkate' Jangrew, uphold freedom of expression. fidh.org Thai pro-democracy Member of Parliament and woman human rights defender Chonthicha "Lookkate" Jangrew was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison under Thailand's lèse-majesté law and Computer Crime Act for a social media post criticising royal and military expenditures. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, together with the (…) | – |
(2025-09-18). Raids, Retaliation, and Radical Solidarity in Chicago. truthout.org "History shows us that repression always breeds resistance. Fear can never kill solidarity," says Chicago organizer Miguel Alvelo Rivera. In this episode of Movement Memos, host Kelly Hayes uplifts the voices of activists and organizers across Chicago as the Trump administration's "Operation Midway Blitz" terrorizes communities across the Chicagoland area. Benji Hart, Stacy Davis Gates… |
(2025-09-18). Comicomment: The lies of ink can't hide the truth. ecns.cn Art should bridge cultures with beauty, yet some Western scholars distort it to fabricate lies about China.
(2025-09-18). Assaults On Free Speech Go Into Hyperdrive After Charlie Kirk Killing. thealtworld.com 
It's amazing how aggressively free speech in the United States is being torn apart in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing. | Jimmy Kimmel
(2025-09-18). Cumberbatch to Cantona: key moments from Together for Palestine. newarab.com 
London's Wembley Arena hosted one of the The concert sold out Wembley Arena, drawing more than 12,000 attendees and generating around £500,000 from ticket sales alone, with further funds raised throug…
(2025-09-18). Former Thai prime minister Thaksin jailed for a year. wsws.org Ostensibly related to longstanding corruption charges, the court ruling is a move by right-wing factions aligned with the military and monarchy to sideline Thaksin and his party.
(2025-09-18). Etaf: The Kuwaiti singer carving a path to freedom and belonging. newarab.com 
Vulnerability engulfs their voice, while minimalistic musical arrangements bring in Khaleeji inflexions, creating a musical world that feels transitional and shifting. | But their path hasn't been easy. | From Kuwait to Belfast, and Belfast to London, Etaf has had to carve a space for themselves in an industry that imposes strict standards on the bodies of those assigned…
(2025-09-18). Jamaat rallies in Dhaka pressing for PR system. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami brough out a protest procession in Dhaka on Thursday, September 18, to press home their five-point demand, including holding the next national elections under PR (proportionate representation) method…
(2025-09-18). Jamaat's rally 'unnecessary pressure' on ongoing talks: Fakhrul. jagonews24.com BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised Thursday's protest marches organised by Jamaat-e-Islami and other parties, branding them "unnecessary" and detrimental to continuing political dialogue.
(2025-09-18). Hollywood backs Jimmy Kimmel, slams free speech 'suppression' in US. scmp.com Hollywood blasted the White House for targeting free speech after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show on Wednesday under regulatory threats from President Donald Trump's administration, rallying behind the late-night comic after his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. | The Walt Disney-owned broadcaster said it was yanking Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after at least one affiliate said it would replace the show on its airwaves and the nation's top communications…
(2025-09-18). US and UK sign major nuclear power deal: What does it include? aljazeera.com The multibillion-pound deal will build up to 12 modern nuclear reactors in northeast England and power data centres.
(2025-09-18). Flood crisis, fiscal rethink. tribune.com.pk 
The devastating floods that have once again submerged vast swathes of the country underscore the brutal paradox facing the government — climate catastrophes are intensifying, but the exchequer is increasingly ill-equipped to respond due to the weight of austerity and debt. With a mini-budget now on the cards to address the massive costs of disaster response, the government must come up with a way to ensure that short-term disaster response financing measures do not lead to further human suffering through development budget cuts and failure to invest in the future. | Pakistan's existing economic vulnerabi…
(2025-09-18). Fed rate cuts: Saving American jobs or stoking inflation? aljazeera.com US Federal Reserve reduces interest rates and signals more cuts ahead as the labour market slows.
(2025-09-18). IAM bureaucracy holds "pre-ratification" vote on nonexistent contract to shut down Boeing defense workers' strike. wsws.org International Association of Machinists officials are demanding workers vote on a union-proposed settlement that Boeing has not agreed to, in a transparent attempt to end a six-week strike by defense workers.
(2025-09-18). Era of Unipolar World Over: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said successful cooperation between independent nations like Iran and Russia signals the end of global unipolarity, asserting that countries can achieve growth without reliance on unilateral powers.
(2025-09-18). Iraq's parliamentary elections clouded by fears of low turnout. newarab.com 
As the 11 November parliamentary elections gradually approaches, The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced that, of Iraq's estimated total population of over 48 million people, more than 21.4 million have received biome…
(2025-09-18). Trump, Starmer welcome £150b in US tech investment for UK. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump hailed America's "unbreakable bond" with Britain on Thursday as he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a landmark technology deal, strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear energy. | At the signing ceremony, attended by leading US tech CEOs, Starmer said he and Trump were "leaders who genuinely like each other." The agreement comes alongside £150 billion ($205 billion) of investment pledges from American giants including Microsoft, Google and Blackstone. | Later, Donald Trump warned that Russia President Vladimir Putin had "really let…
(2025-09-18). DOJ Scrubs Decades of Research on Far-Right Terrorism from Website Days After Kirk Assassination. latintimes.com The 2024 report, which concluded that that far-right attacks continued to outpace all other forms of domestic terrorism, was taken down from the DOJ's website between 11 and 12 of September…
(2025-09-18). Thursday 9/18: No Kings 2.0 Kick Off – Join Protest Organizing Call (virtual). indybay.org Virtual – join from anywhere…
(2025-09-18). Saturday 10/11: Conard House: Rhythms of Resilience II. indybay.org The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA…
(2025-09-18). A new ally against excessive CEO Pay: Pope Leo. nationofchange.org The Catholic leader's criticism comes as members of Congress call for tax hikes on corporations with huge CEO-worker pay gaps.
(2025-09-18). With fascism to fight, the movement will not forgive whoever is seen to bring down Your Party. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-18). Presentan Red Universitaria de Economía Circular en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Universidad de La Habana será escenario hoy de la presentación oficial de la Red Universitaria Gestión para el Desarrollo de la Economía Circular, que tuvo lugar a las 9: 30 a.m. en el Salón 300 del Centro de Convenciones Varona. Esta iniciativa académica busca implementar programas de estudio especializados en economía circular y promover la creación de Grupos Científicos Estudiantiles para desarrollar proyectos con enfoque de sostenibilidad. | Según el comunicado de los expertos fundadores, la red trabajará en formalizar alianzas estratégicas con entidades certificadoras, expertos y organizaciones nacionales…
(2025-09-18). US revokes visas for Indian business executives over fentanyl links. geo.tv 
(2025-09-18). 'Torture, starvation, neglect': details of abuse in Israel jails. newarab.com 
A Palestinian prisoners' rights group warned on Wednesday that The Palestinian Prisoners Society noted in its statement that the use of electroshock devices and plastic bullets against Palestinian detainees had increased. | The group said its lawyers had gathered the latest evidence throughout September, during visits to dozens of detainees, including women and children, in seven Israeli prisons, collect…
(2025-09-18). Why was the Doha Arab-Islamic Summit so disappointing? thealtworld.com To achieve the Gulf states' extortion goals, America planned and supported Israel's attack against Qatar. | The summit's final statement was worse and more submissive than many expected, including us, because it lacked claws and fangs, and the aggression and the state that launched it were mentioned very timidly, encouraging the aggressor to repeat its attacks, possibly at a faster and more dangerous pace in the absence of any intentions to deter them. | The most visible evidence of the "success" of the Qatar Arab-Islamic Summit, which was attended by nearly 57 kings, presidents, and emirs to discuss how to respo…
(2025-09-18). Edward James Olmos Reveals Near-Death Experience as He Partners With Prime Video for LALIFF – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com Edward James Olmos has built a career out of resilience, from Stand and Deliver to Selena and Battlestar Galactica. But his toughest battle didn't happen on screen. "I almost died," he admitted, recalling a life-threatening illness that left him physically and emotionally drained.
(2025-09-18). Shrimp Sold at Walmart, Kroger and Elsewhere Across 29 States Recalled over Radioactive Contamination. counterpunch.org 
In a story unprecedented in my memory, multiple cargo containers carrying shrimp from Indonesia to U.S. grocers were found contaminated with dangerously radioactive cesium-137 (Cs-137). None of the dozens of reports I reviewed explained how the cancer-causing isotope Cs-137‚∏∫ a human-made radionuclide only produced inside nuclear reactors ‚∏∫ spread to multiple cargo containers and some
(2025-09-18). Fiji PM inaugurates Israel embassy in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka inaugurated the country's embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, the island nation's first resident mission in Israel. | "I'd like to acknowledge the special bond and the enduring friendship and relationship that has existed between Fiji and the State of Israel," Rabuka said following the inauguration at Saar welcomed Fiji's move, calling it a "bold, moral and historic decision". | Fiji joins a small group of countries…
(2025-09-18). Traditional Owners, climate activists call on WA Labor to ban fracking. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-18). Utah Was Shifting Away From the Death Penalty. Then Came Trump and Tyler Robinson. theintercept.com 
Against a drab cinderblock wall at the Utah County Jail, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson stared into the camera, a green anti-suicide vest hanging from his pale frame. The hearing, held remotely before a district court judge, was his first court appearance since being charged with the September 10 murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead in front of a horrified crowd at Utah Valley University. Robinson looked impassive, nodding slightly as the judge read the charges against him. At a press conference two hours earlier, Utah County prosecutors had announced they would seek the death penalty.
(2025-09-18). MDCAT 2025 postponed to October 26 due to floods. tribune.com.pk 
In light of the difficulties faced by students in flood-affected areas, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) announced on Thursday that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025 has been rescheduled from October 5 to October 26. | A total of 140,071 candidates have registered for the exam, which will be held nationwide through provincial universities, with an additional international testing venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. | Punjab leads with 50,443 candidates registered under the University of Health Sciences, Lahore, followed by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa with 39,964 through Khyber Medical…
(2025-09-18). IHC to hear £190m corruption case Sept 25. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court has fixed the hearing for petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi seeking suspension of their sentences in £190 million corruption case. | Chief Justice Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Azam Khan will preside over the hearing of the £190 million case on September 25. The last hearing was held on June 26, following the conviction of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi by the Accountability Court on January 17. | Earlier, a two-member bench had directed that the case be heard at the earliest possible date. However, the pleas remai…
(2025-09-18). Palantir bets big on Britain with US$2 billion investment and a new MoD deal. scmp.com Data analytics giant Palantir Technologies is strengthening its UK ties, pledging to invest £1.5 billion (US$2 billion) in the country while winning a deal with the UK Ministry of Defence to expand the use of its AI software, sources said. | Palantir is set to finalise a £750 million, five-year deal with the ministry by the end of the year, the sources said, declining to be named because they were not authorised to speak publicly.
(2025-09-18). Israel demolishes Palestinian village attacked by settlers in West Bank. haaretz.com Bulldozers arrived in the village of Khalet al-Daba in the southern West Bank, demolishing the remaining buildings and infrastructure, as well as the house of a Palestinian resident who was stabbed in a violent settler raid…
(2025-09-18). Five key takeaways from Trump-Starmer meeting in UK. aljazeera.com Trump lauds NATO's increased military spending while hinting at a possible US return to Afghanistan's Bagram airbase.
(2025-09-18). Israel launches new wave of strikes on southern Lebanon areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli army on Tuesday announced the start of a wave of airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon, urging residents of several towns to evacuate immediately. Warplanes bombed a house in Mays al-Jabal, while heavy displacement was reported from Kafr Tibnit and Debin amid warnings of further raids on Hezbollah infrastructure.The escalation follows a deadly Israeli airstrike late Monday in Baalbek's Al-Asira neighborhood, which killed at least three people, including senior Hezbollah members Hussein Sharif and Kamal Raad. Sharif was identified as a member of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force and was trav…
(2025-09-18). Monday 9/22: No Monarchs Monday. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-09-18). Sunday 9/28: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St (between 15th and 16th Streets) | SF, CA 94103…
(2025-09-18). China willing to promote open world economy, share opportunities with world: spokesperson. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all countries to promote an open world economy and reject all forms of protectionism, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2025-09-18). A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions. wattsupwiththat.com Guest "I don't care who you are that's funny right there!" by David Middleton This bit really caught my eye: So… California and Texas both reduced "per capita CO2 emissions from…
(2025-09-18). EC to publish final voter list on November 18. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) will publish the final voter list on November 18 ahead of the upcoming national parliament election.
(2025-09-18). What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk's killing? aljazeera.com US show host Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air after he joked about the political reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk.
(2025-09-18). Trump says trying to 'get back' Bagram airbase from Afghanistan. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — ReutersTrump says US trying to get Bagram airbase back. US president calls it strategic location near China.Trump, Starmer sign major tech deal boosting AI cooperation.
(2025-09-18). The UN Can Survive Without the US. passblue.com 
One year ago, against the backdrop of deep geopolitical divides, the United Nations came together to adopt the Pact for the Future and its companion agreements, the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations. These landmark agreements were designed to strengthen the UN's ability to address conflict prevention, sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, human …
(2025-09-18). ABC/Disney joins fascist purge, suspends Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely over Kirk remarks. wsws.org Kimmel's suspension is part of an ongoing witch hunt to suppress all political views that express opposition to the fascist Trump administration.
(2025-09-18). Alliance for the Wild Rockies Stops the Chop in the Colville National Forest. counterpunch.org Once again the Alliance for the Wild Rockies caught the Forest Service breaking the law, took the agency to court, and won. This time a Washington federal court has thrown out the Forest Service's decision for the Sxwutn-Kaniksu Connections "Trail" Project. The massive 20-year project authorized logging, burning and bulldozing in roads across 141 square
(2025-09-18). Felani's brother gets job in BGB. jagonews24.com Fourteen years after the gruesome killing of teenager Felani Khatun by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Kurigram border, her younger brother has obtained a job in Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) after passing a recruitment test…
(2025-09-18). Who's Afraid of "Settler Colonialism" ? dissentmagazine.org 
If we dismiss concepts because of particular examples of misuse, we encourage the repression of discomforting histories and ideas.
(2025-09-18). Yunus was offered to lead govt before Hasina's fall, claims Nahid. jagonews24.com In a startling revelation before the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), testified that Nobel laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus was formally offered to lead the interim government in the days leading up to the fall of Sheikh Hasina.
(2025-09-18). Friday 9/19: Break the Blockage or We Break the Economy! indybay.org West Oakland Huey P. Newton Sculpture @ Mandela & Dr. Huey P. Newton Way…
(2025-09-18). IHC reinstates Hafeezur Rehman as PTA chairman. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reinstated Major General (retd) Hafeezur Rehman as chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), suspending an earlier verdict that had ordered his immediate removal. | A division bench of the IHC set aside the single bench ruling by Justice Babar Sattar, which had declared Rehman's appointment legally flawed and directed his dismissal. | The single bench decision, issued just a day earlier, had held that the appointment process did not comply with legal requirements and could not be upheld. | Read More: Court voids hiring, sacks PTA chairman | Justice S…
(2025-09-18). Juventus eye Man City's Silva. jagonews24.com Juventus will attempt to sign 31-year-old Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer when his Manchester City contract expires next summer…
(2025-09-18). Law amendment paves way for 'Election Commission Service', expands EC's authority. jagonews24.com A significant amendment to the Election Officers (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 has granted Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) sweeping new powers — including primacy over the government in case of disputes and enhanced authority to discipline election officials.
(2025-09-18). 1 killed, 25 injured in Narsingdi AL-BNP clash. jagonews24.com A man was killed and 25 others injured in a clash between supporters of the Awami League (AL) and the BNP in Alokbali Union of Sadar Upazila, Narsingdi, early Thursday, over local dominance.
(2025-09-18). How Israel's aggression revived the idea of an Arab NATO. newarab.com 
Egypt is For many regional states, The 9 September attacks on a residential building that housed Hamas's political office, and the residences of its leaders, cam…
(2025-09-18). Tulip's citizenship scandal: A new nightmare for Starmer. jagonews24.com Labour has been plunged into fresh controversy after newly uncovered documents appear to contradict MP Tulip Siddiq's repeated denials that she ever held Bangladeshi citizenship documents including a national identity card and passport.
(2025-09-18). Post-Assad, is Syria's National Opera playing its last notes. newarab.com 
In an underground room of the The next piece, with its shifting melodies and interplay between the two pianists, demands focus and skill from both Tareq Daud and his partner Marina Bogaichuk; Danse Macabre requires them to convey a rich, complex history using sound alone. | The artists have been meticulously refining their repertoire for months, eager to finally share it with the audi…
(2025-09-18). Hindu, women feature Shibir's panel for CUCSU polls. jagonews24.com The Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a full 26-member panel for the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (CUCSU) elections slated for October 12…
(2025-09-18). Chinese youth music festival makes overseas debut in Singapore. ecns.cn A Chinese youth music festival has made its first overseas appearance in Singapore, drawing young audiences from across Asia and beyond.
(2025-09-18). Anti-fraud alliance proposed. ecns.cn Hailing China as "a steadfast partner of the UN", he said that the nation's support for UN peacekeeping "is a clear reflection of its commitment to international peace and security".
(2025-09-18). Blast near Chaman border claims at least five lives. tribune.com.pk 
At least five people were killed and three others injured in an explosion on Thursday near a taxi stand in the refugee camp area of Chaman, close to the Pak-Afghan border. | Chaman Deputy Commissioner Habib Bangalzai told Express News that the blast occurred in the parking area of a taxi stand near the border, where cars belonging to Afghan immigrants and locals were parked. | He stated that five people were killed on the spot, while three injured individuals were transported to a government hospital in Chaman, where an emergency was declared. | Bangalzai added that the bomb disposal squad was collecting evide…
(2025-09-18). US TV network drops Jimmy Kimmel's show over his Charlie Kirk remarks. scmp.com Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live off the air, after remarks by the show's late-night host about Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked harsh criticism by the head of the Federal Communications Commission. | The decision comes as Republican President Donald Trump has repeatedly pressured broadcasters to stop airing content he has found objectionable and called on the FCC to pull licences from stations.
(2025-09-18). Pakistan's Emigration Dilemma: A Story of Loss Opportunity. thinktank.pk Emigration has been an enduring feature of Pakistan's social and economic landscape. Over the decades, millions of Pakistanis have left their homeland in search of better livelihoods, quality education, and secure futures. From 1981 to August 2025 alone, the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment reports that nearly 13.9 million Pakistanis moved abroad, making Pakistan …
(2025-09-18). US: Maritime Strikes Amount to Extrajudicial Killings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A combination image shows two screen captures from a footage posted on the X account of The White House on September 15, 2025, of what US President Donald Trump said was a military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, the second such strike carried out against an alleged drug boat in recent weeks. | © 2025 The White House/Handout via Reuters…
(2025-09-18). China rechaza coerción de EE.UU. a países de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu China afirmó hoy que las tácticas de coerción de Estados Unidos hacia países latinoamericanos resultan inefectivas, al tiempo que subrayó el excelente estado de cooperación entre Beijing y América Latina y el Caribe. | El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Lin Jian, respondió así durante la conferencia de prensa regular a consultas sobre reportes publicados en The Economist y The New York Times. | Esos medios documentaron cómo la política agresiva de presión estadounidense hacia Latinoamérica ha obtenido escasos resultados en su intento de reducir los vínculos regionales con China. | ´Esto pr…
(2025-09-18). Top Commander Highlights Iran's Powerful Response to US, Israeli Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said the enemy launched the imposed war against Iran back in June by betraying the path of diplomacy but received a powerful and crushing response from the country's Armed Forces.
(2025-09-18). Hegseth Leads Push to Punish Military Service Members Over Charlie Kirk Comments. theintercept.com The Pentagon has ramped up a political correctness crusade in the wake of the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. | The military is taking disciplinary action against both enlisted troops and officers over social media posts regarding Kirk, who was shot last week at an event at Utah Valley University. | In the wake of Kirk's death, a number of
(2025-09-18). North Korea: Serious violations of rights of persons with disabilities underscored. fidh.org
(2025-09-18). Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Europe's 'spoiled child' Zelensky: Approaching the end of his political lifespan? strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-18). Why Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates will likely spread to other conservative states. |
(2025-09-18). Global wealth and power are pivoting to the East. strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-18). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Turkey: Stop throttling social media platforms and messaging services. fidh.org
(2025-09-18). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Can the UK fast-track nuclear power without cutting corners on safety? |
(2025-09-18). Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to 'stay put' in apartheid South Africa. |
(2025-09-18). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Muslim men have often been portrayed as 'terrorists' or 'fanatics' on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative. |
(2025-09-18). Your immune system attacks drugs like it does viruses — paradoxically offering a way to improve cancer treatment. |
(2025-09-18). Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out. |
(2025-09-18). Thailand: Arbitrary detention, conviction and sentencing of seven pro-democracy activists. fidh.org
(2025-09-18). Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows. |
(2025-09-18). Ireland calls for Israel and its arms suppliers to be kicked out of UN. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-18). From resistance to intifada to recognition: the origins of an independent Palestinian state — podcast. |
(2025-09-18). 1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows. |
(2025-09-18). For birds, flocks promise safety — especially if you're faster than your neighbor. |
(2025-09-18). Democrats Slam Proposal to Give Marco Rubio the Power to Revoke Passports. theintercept.com
(2025-09-18). DRC: Silence, a slow killer. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing's toughest opponent isn't in the ring — it's mental health. |
(2025-09-18). Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 — a geriatrician explains the change. |
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(2025-09-18). The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Children's best interests should anchor Canada's approach to their online privacy. |
(2025-09-18). Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Trump: "Putin let me down" albawaba.com
(2025-09-18). How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year — a Jewish studies scholar explains. |
(2025-09-18). Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Number of missing people registered with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement up nearly 70% in five years. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Uganda has signed a deal with the US to take asylum seekers — what's behind it and what's at stake. |
(2025-09-18). Philippines: Baguio breaks ground on human rights defenders' protection national law must follow! fidh.org
(2025-09-18). Iraq: Accompaniment and Walking Beside Families of the Missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Youth Think Tank SalonÔΩúHumanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted Crises. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). Kate Sheppard's kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer's life. |
(2025-09-18). Who gets to do science? A demand for English is hurting marginalised researchers. |
(2025-09-18). Jordan comments on shooting attack at Allenby Bridge in Israel. albawaba.com
(2025-09-18). Live in Strawberry Mansion and want a 'cool roof' coating? Here's how to get one for free. whyy.org
(2025-09-18). In search of Kin, 20 years on. icrc.org
(2025-09-18). The Long Walk: a brutal, brilliant film about suffering in the name of patriotism. |
(2025-09-18). Trump state visit: behind talk of harmony there are notes of discord. |
(2025-09-18). Mars rovers serve as scientists' eyes and ears from millions of miles away — here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life. |
(2025-09-18). 19 dead following floods in Indonesia. tehrantimes.com
(2025-09-18). "Tis the times' plague, when madmen lead the blind" — Paul Laverty speaks out as 'terror' case dropped. skwawkbox.org