(2026-09-28). Mediators press Iran for nuclear concession to revive ceasefire talks with US: report. muslimnetwork.tv WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) — Mediators are pressing Iran to make concessions on its nuclear program in an effort to revive ceasefire negotiations with the US, The Wall Street Journal reported. The initiative follows US President Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire that would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz …
(2026-09-28). As Trump rejects Iranian cease-fire proposal, Wall Street Journal reports plans to resume bombing after midterms. wsws.org US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day cease-fire Saturday, after the Wall Street Journal reported he told aides he expected to resume bombing after the November 3 midterm elections.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-27). Pezeshkian says exposed US-Israeli crimes, Trump's 'terrorism' at UNGA
President Masoud Pezeshkian says he made use of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to expose the unprecedented crimes of the United States and Israel against the Iranian nation and the broader West Asia region.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-27). Untreated wastewater floods Gaza coast as sanitation collapses
Gaza's sewage crisis is worsening as damaged wastewater networks and treatment facilities remain out of service, compounded by critical shortages of fuel, spare parts, and operational supplies.
As a result, Gaza's municipalities have been forced to dump untreated sewage directly into the sea, triggering warnings of severe environmental and public health hazards.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-28). Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland's players
Israel's fans targeted monkey chants at Ireland's Adam Idah, who scored a goal in his team's 3-0 Nations League win.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-28). Hamas slams Ben Gvirs threat to kill prisoner Hasan Salameh
Ben Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill senior Hamas official Hassan Salameh. Salameh is serving multiple life sentences for carrying out resistance operations against the Israeli occupation. Hamas accused Itamar Ben Gvir of turning Israeli prisons into arenas for extrajudicial executions, saying his policy of intimidation constitutes a blatant violation of international law.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iran exercises full control over Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf: Senior commander
A senior Iranian military commander says the country exercises full control over the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, reiterating the armed forces' readiness to confront any threat.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Contrary to UN charter and Islamic teachings: Iran slams Saudi massacre at Yemen marketThe Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the escalating Saudi military attacks on Yemen, specifically denouncing the deadly airstrikes on a crowded market in Taiz that left dozens of civilians killed and injured.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Gaza's hidden crisis: Thousands face hearing loss amid war and collapsing healthcareA hidden crisis is unfolding in Gaza, where relentless bombardment has left thousands of civilians, especially children, with hearing loss. As healthcare systems collapse and vital treatment is delayed, young victims face isolation and a lack of support.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-28). Smotrich threatens Gaza-style war on West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has escalated his rhetoric against the occupied West Bank, calling for a war there similar to Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and demanding the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iran condemns Trump's 'hateful and disgusting' threats in UN complaint
Iran has condemned explicit threats by US President Donald Trump to annihilate the Islamic Republic, warning that such statements violate international law and the UN Charter and should not be dismissed as political rhetoric.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Eight US marines injured in recent Iranian attack near Strait of Hormuz: Report
Eight US marines have reportedly been injured in a recent Iranian attack on American forces in the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington's ongoing war of aggression against the country.
trtworld.com (2026-09-28). Ireland snub Israel with no handshakes, black armbands for Gaza genocide
Black armbands were also worn by the Irish team in recognition of the Palestinian lives lost in Israel's Gaza genocide.
During the ceremony, the Irish footballers bowed their heads as the Israeli anthem was played and subsequently did not shake the hands of the Israeli team.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iranian delegation will hold talks with mediators in New York: Report
The Iranian delegation, which has travelled to New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, will reportedly meet in the US city with mediators trying to get Tehran-Washington talks back on track.
(2026-09-28). Trump asked Xi whether China would buy US weapons, reveals envoy to Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether Beijing would be interested in buying American weapons, Washington's envoy to China has revealed. | "President Trump continues to say, hey, we sell arms to other people around the world. He (US president) actually asked President Xi, would he like to buy some at one point," US Ambassador to China David Perdue told Fox News on Sunday. | Trump hosted Xi for a high-stakes summit at the White House on Thursday. The two leaders met Friday again for a private tea session and reviewed pictorial and text archives in Washington before Xi flew home, co…
(2026-09-28). 8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack in Strait of Hormuz: report. muslimnetwork.tv ISTANBUL (MNTV) — Eight US marines were injured two weeks ago when an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, NBC News reported Sunday, citing three US officials. The report said the marines were not seriously injured but suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries after experiencing concussion-like symptoms, …
(2026-09-28). Michigan Vets Outline everyday Impacts of Iran War, airing Frustrations with GOP. juancole.com By Kyle Davidson | — | ( With the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks fresh in their minds, veterans from multiple branches of the military shared concerns that the U.S. had…
(2026-09-28). UK police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran. geo.tv Armed police officers work on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026.—…
(2026-09-28). The drums of war are beating. unitedworldint.com The threat of a global war… It is no longer hidden from view. Everyone is talking, writing and debating about what is approaching. Every other day, Trump threatens to wipe Iranian civilization off the face of the earth. The Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, through which roughly 30 percent of the world's …
(2026-09-28). Why didn't Netanyahu's cabinet preempt October 7 (since it knew about it in advance)? juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In his fiery speech to the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against accusations of genocide levelled against Israel, as many delegates walked out and hundreds of protesters rallied against him across Manhattan. | After Netanyahu had downplayed Israeli settler violence, rejected
(2026-09-28). Sunday 10/25: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-28). Do What We Did in Gaza: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank
Smotrich said Israel "should do" in the occupied West Bank what it had done during its genocidal war on Gaza.
The far-right minister repeated his demand for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.
His remarks came as Israeli forces tightened restrictions and intensified raids, killings, demolitions and arrests across the occupied West Bank.
(2026-09-28). US military makes preparations for assault on Cuba within "90-120 days" wsws.org An internal Army message reported by CBS News shows the Pentagon preparing logistics, military police and surgical units for an operation aimed at Cuba, days after Trump told the UN that the Cuban government "will fall."
(2026-09-28). Russia Demands Release of President Maduro and End to Cuba Blockade at UN (+Plasencia's Agenda). wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-28). UK FM denounces Netanyahu govt, vows tougher action over Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
UK Foreign Minister Ed Miliband on Monday called the Israeli government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank "a stain on the conscience of the world". | Delivering a sharp criticism at Labour's annual conference, Miliband said the threats Israel faces "cannot justify" the actions that have followed. | He received a large round of applause from the conference hall as he condemned the suffering of Palestinians and set out a tougher approach towards the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. | "I want to say to the millions of people in this country, and indeed elsewhere, who have been moved and outraged by the plight…
(2026-09-28). Israeli ministers, lawmakers join occupiers in push to reestablish illegal Gaza settlements. muslimnetwork.tv GAZA, Palestine (MNTV) — Ministers and lawmakers joined Israeli occupiers in a convoy toward the Gaza border Sunday, demanding the reestablishment of illegal Israeli settlements in the Palestinian enclave, according to Israel's Channel 7. The convoy, led by the Nachala Settlement Movement alongside other right-wing groups, was heading to a gathering point in northern Gaza …
(2026-09-28). Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians in new Gaza truce violations. muslimnetwork.tv GAZA CITY, Palestine (MNTV) — Four Palestinians were killed and at least nine others were injured Sunday in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip amid continued violations of a ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025, medical sources said. In the latest attack, a Palestinian was killed and two others were injured when an Israeli …
(2026-09-28). Wednesday 10/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-28). Kites Fly at Crissy Field in Message of Hope and Support. indybay.org Fundraiser raises over $11,500 for Gaza Soup Kitchen…
(2026-09-28). Iranian Strike Wounded 8 US Marines, Report Says as US Rejects Ceasefire Offer. truthout.org Eight U.S. Marines were reportedly wounded in an Iranian strike in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month, a new report says as the Trump administration has rejected Iran's offer for a new ceasefire deal. U.S. sources told NBC that a cruise missile hit the vessel the Marines were working on on September 14, leading to smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries, as some of them… |
(2026-09-28). PSX wobbles as Hormuz uncertainty persists. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) struggled to hold its ground on Monday as uncertainty about a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran kept investors on edge, with the unresolved fate of the Strait of Hormuz adding to oil supply fears. | The KSE-100 index initially climbed more than 270 points but quickly reversed course as profit-taking set in, leaving the market swinging between gains and losses amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The index moved between the intra-day high of 171,126.52 and low of 170,120.50. | Brent crude prices rebounded more than 3% in Asian trading after US President Donald Trump…
(2026-09-28). Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.
(2026-09-28). Pakistan chairs first SCO Council of National Coordinators meeting in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan chaired the first meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of National Coordinators (CNC) in Islamabad on Monday, which saw participation from the Indian side as well, despite the freeze in bilateral relations between the two countries. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on X, the meeting discussed a wide range of matters related to SCO activities and cooperation among member states. | The participants also deliberated on the programme of events planned to be held during Pakistan's chairmanship of the organisation, the ministry said. | Pakistan assumed the…
(2026-09-28). Punjab authorities tell LHC all basic facilities and essential items given to Aleema Khan. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government on Monday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that PTI founder Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khanam, had been provided basic facilities and all essential items during her detention at Kot Lakhpat jail. | Justice Abher Gul Khan disposed of a petition filed by her son, Shahrez Khan, after receiving the government's report, while the request seeking permission to meet Aleema was referred to the home secretary for a decision in accordance with law. | Assistant Advocate General Farrukh Khan Lodhi presented a report submitted by the superintendent of Kot Lakhpat jail. | The report stated that Al…
(2026-09-28). Chinese EVs ramp up European presence, eye long-term growth. ecns.cn Chinese automotive brands have hit a record 12% share of Europe's new car market in August, according to data from market research firm Dataforce. Even in Germany, Europe's largest auto market, their market share has climbed to 6.4%, as Chinese-made vehicles become an increasingly common sight on local streets.
(2026-09-28). Fighting between rival forces in Somalia's Baidoa. aljazeera.com There are reports of casualties in Baidoa where forces have launched attacks, triggering fighting with federal troops.
(2026-09-28). Azeez Al-Shaair honours slain Palestinian sisters despite NFL sanctions. aljazeera.com The Houston Texans linebacker wore eye black with the names of slain sisters Lana, 12, and Bana, eight.
(2026-09-28). From collapse to clinch, Phillies survive 'living hell' of last week and win final NL wild card. whyy.org The Phillies must try and prove their late-September meltdown was nothing but a blip in a long and successful October. | Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, left, is doused by Garret Stubbs, right, during a celebration in the clubhouse after the team clinched a Wild Card slot in…
(2026-09-28). Another Peshawar girl faces assault. tribune.com.pk 
Incidents of sexual violence against girls in Peshawar have escalated into a grave crisis, with another child becoming the latest victim of a gang rape by neighbours that left her in critical condition. | According to Chamkani police, the father of the 10-year-old girl, residents of Budhai, reported that his daughter had remained unconscious for several days. Upon regaining consciousness, she disclosed that three neighbours, Ismail, Ibrahim and Hamza, also residents of Budhai, had forcibly taken her to an under-construction quarter and subjected her to rape, after which her condition deteriorated critically.
(2026-09-28). Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. aljazeera.com Israeli national security minister declares 'we are the owners of the place in Al-Aqsa' amid heavily guarded incursion.
(2026-09-28). WBW News Action: A Time of Opportunities. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-09-28). "India will defy US sanctions on oil trade with Russia" unitedworldint.com From New Delhi / India The BRICS summit in India concluded, with an emphasis on the world in transition to multipolarity. Washington responded, with US president Trump signing into law a bill that announces sanctions on those countries that import Russian oil. The summit, held on September 12—13, brought together the expanded 11-member BRICS grouping …
(2026-09-28). Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as Thai flood damages seen at $320m. geo.tv People travel by boats in a flooded street in Bangkok, Thailand, September 28, 2026. — ReutersResidents of the Thai capital waded through waist-deep waters in some areas on Monday, while thousands sheltered in evacuation centres following flooding brought by weekend rains, as…
(2026-09-28). Taking away taxman's bias. tribune.com.pk 
The establishment of the National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad by the Federal Board of Revenue marks a significant shift in Pakistan's tax administration. By eliminating direct contact between taxpayers and tax officials, the initiative aims to curb corruption, reduce discretionary powers and enhance transparency in audit and assessment processes. The reform is also not as radical as opponents would claim – similar models have been employed for many years in countries such as the UK, Australia, and even India. | Under the new model, cases will be selected through a computerised, risk-based algorithm rath…
(2026-09-28). Foreign diplomats visit Sichuan Museum. ecns.cn Diplomats from 10 countries visited the Sichuan Museum to experience the historical heritage and charm of Sichuan on Saturday.
(2026-09-28). China wins 41 golds at WorldSkills Shanghai. ecns.cn China won 41 gold, 11 silver and four bronze medals, along with six Medallions for Excellence, at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, which closed Sunday in Shanghai, marking the country's best-ever performance at the event.
(2026-09-28). Punjab eyes tax net widening via digital tools. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-28). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-28). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Allensworth Historic State Park. indybay.org Colonel Allen Allensworth, born enslaved in 1842, rose through the United States Navy and United States Army to become the highest‚Äëranking Black officer of his era. His service in the 24th Infantry Regiment was defined by literacy, moral development, and community values he and his wife Josephine Leavell Allensworth carried into civilian life when they retired to Los Angeles in 1906.
(2026-09-28). Sunday 10/18: VFHL Roundtable. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2026…
(2026-09-28). Outpouring of sympathy for Moet McCullum, New York City transit worker killed on subway tracks. wsws.org Hundreds of transit workers packed a Brooklyn funeral home to honor MTA conductor Moet McCullum, killed on the tracks while working as a construction flagger.
(2026-09-28). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president calls for cross-border action to defend Canadian workers against Stellantis job cuts. wsws.org Last month, the automaker reneged on its repeated pledges that the Brampton plant would reopen for production of the next-generation Jeep Compass.
(2026-09-28). Al Jazeera reports from near front line in Ethiopia's Afar region. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia's Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.
(2026-09-28). My Brilliant Career: Netflix's caricature of a classic Australian novel. wsws.org The new series bears only a limited resemblance to Miles Franklin's portrait of the harsh realities facing small farmers and their families in the late nineteenth century.
(2026-09-28). Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming. aljazeera.com World's top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.
(2026-09-28). Food imports raise supply shock risk. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's food security challenge is rapidly shifting from the question of producing enough crops to whether the country can afford to continue importing the food it fails to produce competitively, with rising import dependence exposing both consumers and foreign exchange reserves to global price and supply shocks. | The problem is not unique to Pakistan. Latest UN estimates show that about 645 million people, or 7.8% of the world's population, faced hunger in 2025, while around 2.1 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity. Although both figures improved from 2024, the Food and Agricultur…
(2026-09-28). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-28). The Strange Science of Color — And Our Quest to Understand It. whyy.org On this encore episode, we explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to our efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades. We talk with a lexicographer about efforts to standardize synthetic colors, and how we describe them, and investigate how we know that the colors we see are the same as the ones everyone else sees.
(2026-09-28). Tabling for Peace in Illinois. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-09-28). China opens four high-speed rail lines, expanding national network. ecns.cn China, home to the world's largest high-speed rail network, opened four major high-speed railway sections to traffic on Monday, improving transport links across several regions.
(2026-09-28). Govt to address Rs853b discrepancy. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will provide more information about the statistical discrepancy of Rs853 billion to address concerns as the country also could not boost agriculture income tax collection that stood around Rs5 billion last year. | The visiting IMF mission has held meetings on statistical discrepancies in the budget books of federal and provincial governments, huge federal block allocations, agriculture tax collection and federal revenue prospects. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has linked the achievement of the annual Rs15.263 trillion target with the Middl…
(2026-09-28). 'Like the Gestapo': ICE brings terror and violence to Maryland. therealnews.com 
ICE agents terrorized this suburban neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland, and beat peaceful protestors while local cops just watched. We speak with an eyewitness who saw and filmed everything. | ICE agents terrorized this suburban neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland, and beat peaceful protestors while local cops just watched. We speak with an eyewitness who saw and filmed everything. ICE,Maryland,police accountability,video,ICE
(2026-09-28). Athletes criticise organisational, logistical mishaps at 'sad' Asian Games. aljazeera.com Athletes transported to the wrong venues, three matches in 18 hours and an accommodation crisis add to organisers' woes.
(2026-09-28). Formerly Incarcerated Women Sued to Get Air Conditioning in TX Prisons — and Won. truthout.org These Texas advocates call themselves "lionesses" for a reason: They say backing down is not in their nature. In 2022, a small group of formerly incarcerated women formed the nonprofit Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance to empower communities to challenge harmful practices within the criminal legal system. Since that time, they have put a spotlight on what they argue are dangerous… |
(2026-09-28). Indonesia's Protectionist Turn. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer One of the largest Southeast Asian economies and a significant growth engine in the region is Indonesia. Today, this state is revising its participation in the global trade system, increasingly becoming more protective and selective. Under President Widodo's presidency, the country pursues a nationalistic and restrictive industrial policy aiming to industrialize …
(2026-09-28). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-28). Climate Crisis Made Rare East Coast Nor'easter Up to 50 Times More Likely. truthout.org A rare nor'easter storm system that ripped through the East Coast of the United States this weekend was made many times more likely to happen by the effects of the climate crisis. As of Monday morning, the nor'easter was slowing down, with forecasters stating that the worst of the storm had passed. But reports of the storm's impact on Sunday demonstrated its severity, with coastal flooding in… |
(2026-09-28). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-28). Bandung: The Meeting That Terrified the Superpowers | Al Jazeera Originals. aljazeera.com How 29 newly independent nations challenged the imperial order and awakened the power of the Global South.
(2026-09-28). Trump Ads Could Be Grounds for Impeachment, Former WH Ethics Lawyer Says. truthout.org President Donald Trump is facing fierce criticism over taxpayer-funded TV ads featuring wording from his campaign speeches that aired just five weeks before the midterm elections. The ads do not make a direct call for voters to support specific candidates or Republicans in November. The White House is using that fact to maintain that the ads are not political, but rather "public service… |
(2026-09-28). 'Dangerous for democracy': White House airs more pro-Trump propaganda on taxpayer dime. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on The
(2026-09-28). Govt decreases petrol by Rs2.27, diesel by Rs3.56 for Sept 29. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Monday decreased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.27 and Rs3.56 per litre, respectively, for September 29. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs389.03 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs404.97 per litre for Tuesday. | The latest revision comes after the government increased the price of petrol by Rs2.02 per litre, while decreasing the price of HSD by Rs3.59 per litre from September 26 to September 28. | Read: Govt increases petrol by Rs2.02, cuts diesel by Rs3.59 till Sept 28 | On July 17, the governmen…
(2026-09-28). China, US agree to reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion worth of goods. muslimnetwork.tv BEIJING, China (MNTV) — China and the US have agreed to reciprocally reduce tariffs on about $30 billion worth of imports from each other, with around 90% of the products covered to face most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rates, China's Commerce Ministry confirmed Monday. The agreement was among the outcomes of economic and trade consultations held by …
(2026-09-28). Atlantic City's Sheraton is essential to conventions. So why can't it make money? whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? For years, developer Tom Scannapieco wanted the state of New Jersey to buy the hotel at the Atlantic City Convention Center. | The logic seemed clear. With
(2026-09-28). Beyond the medals: journalists' unforgettable moments at 48th WorldSkills. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed in Shanghai on Sept. 27. At the Media Center, China News Network reporter talked with journalists from around the world who came to cover this event.
(2026-09-28). Russian drone strikes on Kyiv kill at least 3, injure more than 10. muslimnetwork.tv KYIV (MNTV) — Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed at least three people and injured more than 10, local authorities said Sunday. A drone struck a market in the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka, according to the Kyiv regional prosecutor's office. The strikes also damaged vehicles and sparked fires at a warehouse and …
(2026-09-28). Veera Lakshmi: The Divine Goddess of Courage and Prosperity. indybay.org Buy a handcrafted Veera Lakshmi brass idol from IdolBrass, representing courage, strength, prosperity, and divine grace. Ideal for home pooja rooms, temples, and devotional spaces.
(2026-09-28). Sussex County-based citizen's PAC aims to elect candidates who 'manage' expanding growth. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For years, Sussex County has been the First State's epicenter for development. | According to the Delaware Office of State Planning, the county issued almost 24,000 The development comes in response to the county…
(2026-09-28). China's northernmost high-speed railway opens in Heilongjiang. ecns.cn China's northernmost high-speed railway opened on Monday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, cutting travel time between Harbin and Yichun from about seven hours to 1 hour and 46 minutes.
(2026-09-28). AI Almost Started a U.S.—China War — and No One Seems to Care. theintercept.com 
The tech world is too busy dreaming up imaginary doomsday scenarios to focus on a very real one that flared up between nuclear powers.
(2026-09-28). New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr. and Democrat Rebecca Bennett clash over war in Iran, tariffs. whyy.org The state's 7th Congressional District became slightly more Republican after the redistricting following the 2020 census. Democrats still view it as a key pickup opportunity. | Republican candidate Tom Kean, Jr., left, and Rebecca Bennett, the Democratic candidate in the U.S. Congressional District 7 race look on from stage prior to a debate, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Rahway, N.J.
(2026-09-28). Gold falls sharply on rising US Treasury yields. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Monday, tracking a steep decline in the international market, as rising US Treasury yields weighed on demand for the non-yielding precious metal. | The price of gold declined by Rs12,800 per tola to Rs438,136, according to rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). The price of 10-gram gold decreased by Rs10,973 to Rs375,631. | Gold had closed at Rs450,936 per tola on Saturday after declining Rs2,100 during the session. The latest decline came as international gold prices fell sharply amid a rise in US Treasury yields and renewed u…
(2026-09-28). Beijing records 8.78 mln tourist visits, $1.72 bln in tourism spending during Mid-Autumn holiday. ecns.cn Beijing recorded 8.783 million tourist visits during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept. 25 to 27, generating 11.54 billion yuan ($1.72 billion) in tourism spending, according to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
(2026-09-28). We need to talk about Bandung. aljazeera.com In today's turbulent times, the 1955 conference offers important lessons on global cooperation.
(2026-09-28). Which room am I standing in? tribune.com.pk 
I am dedicating this piece to Ishmal – nine years old, from Madyan, Upper Swat. She went to school, came home, and was raped and killed by a neighbour before she could live to see the protests that followed – led by us, the women in burqas. | Her story leaves me with a question about myself: which room am I standing in? I am not writing this as a confident, blunt, intersectional feminist today. I am writing it as an ordinary Pakistani woman. Powerless – not helpless. There is a difference, and most days I am the only one who seems to know it. | Everyone will remember patriarchy in November – the international…
(2026-09-28). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-28). US midterm elections: Growing opposition to Trump, as both parties support war and austerity. wsws.org The US midterm elections of November 3, just five weeks away, are taking place under conditions of extreme economic, social and political crisis.
(2026-09-28). AI Company Leaders Capitalize on Fear to Lobby for Regulations That Suit Them. truthout.org Twenty-seven mathematicians who have received the most prestigious prize in mathematics — the Fields Medal — recently signed a declaration on artificial intelligence (AI) that highlights the disconnect between mathematicians and AI companies. The title of the statement — "A Severe Misalignment of AI in Mathematics" — gives the impression that it is about the AI tools themselves, but the text makes… |
(2026-09-28). Yichang-Xingshan High-Speed Railway officially opens for operation. ecns.cn The Yichang-Xingshan High-Speed Railway officially commenced operation on Monday.
(2026-09-28). Thursday 10/8: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-28). Madison, October 3 4, 2026: Defend the Minnesota 15! Protest Rally. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-28). Thursday 10/1: The Clift Hotel's Legendary Redwood Room Continues Free Live Jazz Programming. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel…
(2026-09-28). Sunday 10/11: Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums at Rancho Nicasio, Marin County CA. indybay.org Rancho Nicasio Restaurant & Bar…
(2026-09-28). Palestinians denounce Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's threats against prisoner. aljazeera.com Footage of national security minister taunting Hassan Salama in his cell draws sharp condemnation from Palestinians.
(2026-09-28). UN commemoration of Durban Declaration: What's on agenda, who will attend? aljazeera.com UN General Assembly marks 25th anniversary of the 2011 Durban Declaration, which called for combating racism.
(2026-09-28). Monday 9/28: People vs. Palantir: Global Week of Action Kickoff Call and Digital Rally. indybay.org Online | events.nnu.org/event/ebf15712-baf0-405f-……
(2026-09-28). Thursday 10/1: LEPAIO Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & The Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-09-28). Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold. aljazeera.com Sri Lankan star ends an incredible season with gold, while India's Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav take silver and bronze.
(2026-09-28). Africa is not responsible for climate crisis: Activist Vanessa Nakate. aljazeera.com Climate activist Vanessa Nakate says she is determined to raise awareness of how global warming is affecting Africa.
(2026-09-28). Philippine Senate rewrites impeachment rules to clear path for Duterte's removal. wsws.org The Marcos faction is wielding the impeachment to eliminate its rivals, subordinate every branch of the state and clear the 2028 presidential field for a candidate acceptable to Washington.
(2026-09-28). Heavy rain triggers landslide in Nepal's Mustang District. aljazeera.com Part of a mountain collapsed into a river in Nepal's Mustang region, after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides…
(2026-09-28). World Tourism Day: How tech is changing the way we travel. ecns.cn From high-speed trains to mouthwatering local flavors, from ancient wonders to cutting-edge digital tech — innovation is opening up new ways to travel.
(2026-09-28). China's Huang Yingying wins women's long jump gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Huang Yingying took the women's long jump gold with a leap of 6.55 meters at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 27, 2026.
(2026-09-28). China's Chen Yuanjiang wins men's 110m hurdles in 13.15 at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Chen Yuanjiang celebrated after winning gold in the men's 110m hurdles at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 27, 2026.
(2026-09-28). Bay Area March in Support of Bill to End Federal Funding of Dog and Cat Experiments. indybay.org The Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act, or COMPACT Act, was introduced on Wednesday…
(2026-09-28). Indian university suspends classes amid violent protests over alleged rape. aljazeera.com Lovely University suspends classes for 10 days due to campus unrest over rape allegations denied by officials.
(2026-09-28). 'A lack of caring': Wilmington homeless residents question city's efforts to provide housing after evicting them from local park. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? As a train barrels along the bridge above, Boz Malik describes his daily existence since being evicted from the homeless encampment at Christina Park. Wilmington officials When the city forced residents out, it promised to help provide housing for those being displaced. But months later, some of those residents are back on the streets…
(2026-09-28). SCOTUS Greenlights Use of Federal Citizenship Tool to Vet Voters. truthout.org The Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for election officials to resume using a federal immigration status verification system to check voter rolls for potential noncitizens — a significant victory for President Donald Trump's administration, but one that's likely to have little impact on the November midterm elections. The unsigned opinion hit pause on a lower court's ruling from June… |
(2026-09-28). Mapping Israel's 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work. aljazeera.com Israel has shut occupied West Bank crossings for a week, further restricting Palestinian movement and holy site access.
(2026-09-28). Madison, WI: Justice for Corey Ruiz! People's Fighters Continue Struggle Citywide! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-09-28). Katyayani Amman : The Goddess of Strength, Courage and Devotion. indybay.org Buy a handcrafted Katyayani Amman bronze idol from IdolBronze. Explore a traditional Navadurga goddess statue for home pooja, temples, Navratri worship and devotional spaces.
(2026-09-28). Tech Giant Nvidia Announces the Largest Stock Buyback in US History. truthout.org The tech behemoth and chipmaker Nvidia on Monday announced the largest-ever stock buyback increase in US corporate history as its profits continue to explode due to massive spending on artificial intelligence data centers, which have drawn increasingly intense grassroots opposition nationwide. Nvidia said its board "has authorized an additional $150 billion under the company's existing share… |
(2026-09-28). Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages. aljazeera.com Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.
(2026-09-28). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-28). Saturday 11/14: Raindrops on Roses: A Favorite Things Mixtape for Telematic. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-09-28). Child among three killed off French coast in Channel crossing attempt. aljazeera.com France's maritime police ‚Äå‚Äåsaid they received a distress call from an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people.
(2026-09-28). Xtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Notice. indybay.org Activists return to SF Ferry Building in ongoing protests…
(2026-09-28). New UN secretary-general should be competent, impartial, upright: China. tribune.com.pk 
China said on Monday that the next UN secretary-general should be "competent, impartial and upright" and uphold the UN Charter. | "The election of the UN secretary-general bears on the reform and development of the UN and the vital interests of member states," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing. | He was responding to questions about the ongoing selection process and whether Beijing could say which candidate it was supporting. | Guo was also asked about media reports that Beijing was weighing whether to support Rebeca Grynspan, Costa Rican economist who heads UN Trade and Developme…
(2026-09-28). Mid-Autumn cultural exchange event held in Malaysia to foster friendship. ecns.cn A cultural exchange event celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival was held in Selangor, Malaysia on Sunday, gathering nearly 200 guests to experience traditional Chinese and Malaysian culture.
(2026-09-28). China respects U.S. choice of term 'super intelligence': FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China respects the U.S. side's choice of the term "super intelligence," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Saturday.
(2026-09-28). Sunday 10/4: Prop 4 Kickoff & Rally. indybay.org Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, 50 Scott St, San Francisco…
(2026-09-28). Democracy Now! 2026-09-28 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, September 28, 2026 | Democracy Now! Monday, September 28, 2026…
(2026-09-28). U.S. Has Suffered More Casualties In Iran Since the Conclusion of Operation Epic Fury. theintercept.com 
(2026-09-28). Govt seeks funds for ML-1 upgrade. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, currently on a three-day visit to Mongolia to attend the Carec International Conference, highlighted the strategic importance of modernising Pakistan Railways' Mainline-1 (ML-1), describing it as critical for expanding trade, freight capacity and regional connectivity. | Addressing the Development Partners Dialogue on Advancing Trade, Tourism and Regional Competitiveness, the minister presented Pakistan's ML-1 modernisation plan and briefed the development partners on the progress made towards upgrading the Karachi-Rohri section. H…
(2026-09-28). From witnessing China's rise to building a shared future. ecns.cn Every October 1, China celebrates its National Day. On that day in 1949, the People's Republic of China was founded. In 2026, China will celebrate its 77th National Day—an occasion not only to remember the country's extraordinary journey, but also to consider what its next chapter may mean for its friends and partners.
(2026-09-28). AI, Techno Fascism & The Future Of The Working Class. indybay.org The issue of AI, tech fascism and the of the working class was the focus of a education panel.
(2026-09-28). Racine, October 2, 2026: Fiestas Patrias. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-28). Mid-Autumn Moon over Victoria Harbour. ecns.cn The moon rose over the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the evening of Sept. 27, 2026. Sept. 27 marks the last day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
(2026-09-28). Saturday 9/26: SF Peace & Freedom Party Meeting On Ballot Initiatives. indybay.org Moth Belly Gallery | 912 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-09-28). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-28). French far right wins 15 Senate seats, enough to form group for 1st time. tribune.com.pk 
France's far-right National Rally (RN) and its ally, Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR), won 15 seats in Sunday's Senate elections, giving them enough lawmakers to form a group in the upper house for the first time, Franceinfo reported on Monday. | RN leader Marine Le Pen called the result a "historic victory." The gains followed advances by the alliance in municipal elections and came less than seven months before France's presidential election. | The RN-UDR alliance won nine seats in the Mediterranean region, including seven in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, according to Franceinfo. RN lawmaker Sebastien…
(2026-09-28). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-28). Guangzhou competitors win seven golds at 48th WorldSkills Competition. ecns.cn Competitors from Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, won seven gold medals and one Medal for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, which concluded Sunday, according to the Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau…
(2026-09-28). China records 6.71 million inbound, outbound passenger trips during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. ecns.cn China recorded a total of 6.71 million inbound and outbound passenger trips during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept. 25 to 27, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.8%, data from the National Immigration Administration (NIA) showed.
(2026-09-28). Undetonated mine spotted near site of DMZ blast that injured 3 South Korean troops. muslimnetwork.tv SEOUL, South Korea (MNTV) — An undetonated land mine was spotted near the site of last week's explosions inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that wounded three South Korean soldiers, Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday, citing military sources. The South Korean military is investigating the cause of two explosions last Monday south of the Military …
(2026-09-28). Emergency Action to Save TPS (Temporary Protected Status). indybay.org Action in front of SF Ferry Building draws activists from many groups. Demonstration is part of Sept. 23-27 National Days of Action to Save TPS for Haitians and all other refugees.
(2026-09-28). China's Mengxiang drilling vessel retrieves deep-sea basalt samples in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's ocean drilling vessel Mengxiang, meaning Dream, has successfully completed a trial ocean drilling mission in the South China Sea, retrieving basalt samples from the deep-sea basin, according to the China Geological Survey under the Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday.
(2026-09-28). Hamas marks Al-Aqsa Intifada anniversary, urges Arab and Muslim support for Palestinians. tribune.com.pk 
Palestinian group Hamas marked the 26th anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Intifada on Monday and called on Arabs, Muslims and supporters worldwide to back the Palestinian people in regaining their rights. | "Our compass will remain firmly directed toward liberating the land and holy sites, and we call on our nation and free people around the world to support our people's struggle and steadfastness until they secure their legitimate rights," Hamas said in a statement marking the intifada, which erupted on September 28, 2000. | It said this year's anniversary comes amid an "unprecedented escalation" by Israel against t…
(2026-09-28). Phillies Make the Playoffs Braves Series Preview! whyy.org They almost blew it but, thanks to their win over the Rays on Sunday, the Phillies made the playoffs for the 5th season in a row.
(2026-09-28). Friday 10/30: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-09-28). Nor'easter aftermath: Jersey Shore cleanup underway after widespread flooding. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Some residents are comparing The wind and rain combined with high tides to swell the bays and push ocean water up and over the beaches…
(2026-09-28). Mamdani's Business Advisory Council: Billionaires advise the "Democratic Socialist" mayor. wsws.org The "socialism" of Mamdani and the DSA is being exposed for the fraud that it is.
(2026-09-28). What a week at Oxford taught me about character formation. tribune.com.pk 
Teaching has gone on in Oxford for nine centuries, and it has never confined itself to what a person knows; it has always cared what a person becomes. In the first week of September I went back to my old university and became a student there again, for five days of Leadership and Character Training, the programme the Oxford Character Project has built on a decade of research. | I did not go there to be persuaded. I had already argued in these pages that education without character cannot build a nation, and that taleem and tarbiyat must be held together rather than one of them left to chance. I went for someth…
(2026-09-28). Inland waterways of Pakistan: the untapped potential. tribune.com.pk 
Inland waterways (IWs) are globally recognised as one of the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable modes of transportation. Pakistan has a vast network of rivers and canals; however, the modal split is imbalanced, and the waterways remain untapped despite their cost-efficiency. This insight argues that Pakistan's untapped inland waterways could serve as a complementary third corridor for cost-effective transportation in the long term, beside roads and rails. Pakistan's modal split is heavily imbalanced, with roads carrying over 96 per cent of inland freight, rail carrying only 4 per cent, and wat…
(2026-09-28). Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrive in Atlanta for 10-year stay. ecns.cn Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta on a chartered flight on Sunday, beginning their 10-year residency in the United States.
(2026-09-28). Wednesday 9/30: People vs. Palantir! SF Protest March Against A.I. Tech Fascism & ICE Violence. indybay.org March begins at Jessie Square (760 Mission St.) proceeding toward ICE building (630 Sansome Street).
(2026-09-28). 11 teenagers wounded in mass shooting at birthday gathering in US state of Georgia. tribune.com.pk 
Eleven teenagers were wounded in a mass shooting at a birthday gathering in the US state of Georgia, with two of them in critical condition, media reports said on Monday. | The shooting occurred around midnight during a "large gathering" at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon, about 85 miles (137 kilometres) southeast of Atlanta, CBS News reported, citing the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. | The victims were four 18-year-old men, two 18-year-old women and five 17-year-old boys. | An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy remained in critical condition, while the other nine victims were stable. | Bibb County Sheriff Da…
(2026-09-28). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Chinese, Brazilian musicians perform together in S?o Paulo. ecns.cn
(2026-09-28). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). NBA G League United wins FIBA Intercontinental Cup. ecns.cn
(2026-09-28). Empire's Wake: From 9-11 to October 7. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-28). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-28). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-28). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Protests Sweep Tunisia Again: Another Spring? juancole.com
(2026-09-28). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). China sweeps gold and silver in women's 1m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-28). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). 48th WorldSkills Competition concludes in Shanghai. ecns.cn
(2026-09-28). Wang Manyu wins women's singles gold in table tennis at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-28). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). No Deportations! Haiti Rally In SF For Human Rights As Part Of National Day Of Action. indybay.org
(2026-09-28). WHYY Earns Five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards Among 17 Nominations. whyy.org
(2026-09-28). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Camden sues scrap metal recycler EMR, claiming company fell short on promised donations. whyy.org
(2026-09-28). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-28). China wins men's doubles gold in table tennis at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-28). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-28). Haitian TPS Protest Calls for End to Racist Deportations. indybay.org
(2026-09-28). Wisconsin: Voces de la Frontera's ICE Emergency Hotline 1-800-427-0213. wibailoutpeople.org 
1-800-427-0213 | Emergency hotline is available 24/7 in multiple languages, including Spanish and English.
(2026-09-28). El fascismo de los últimos tiempos y la lucha por el mundo vivo. indybay.org nuevo libro: | El fascismo de los últimos tiempos y la lucha por el mundo vivo | Por Naomi Klein y Astra Taylor…
(2026-09-28). Eviction of 87-Year-Old Sparks Protest Encampment Over Spain's Housing Crisis. truthout.org The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal Martín in Madrid, after an investment fund bought her apartment building and more than tripled her rent, has become a symbol of Spain's rising cost of living and sparked nationwide protests against corporate greed and wealth inequality. Over 600 protesters are now camped outside Madrid's regional government headquarters demanding new tenant… |
(2026-09-28). Saturday 10/3: Rally and Open Mic: Free the Minnesota 15! indybay.org Lake Merritt Pergola | 599 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-09-28). Imperialism Turns El Nino Into Mass Death. wibailoutpeople.org
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iran 'fully prepared' for war to resume with US but still trying diplomacy: Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to resume the war with the United States while keeping the door open to diplomacy.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Saudi jets strike school, residential villages in Yemen
Saudi warplanes have conducted airstrikes on several provinces across Yemen, targeting a school and residential villages.
(2026-09-27). Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan. geo.tv An Iranian woman shouts during a march in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. — ReutersIran says reopening Hormuz hinges on conditions being met.US envoy to UN says Trump not confident of Iranians' good faith.Iran announced a peace proposal last week at UNGA.
(2026-09-27). China, U.S. reach consensus on eight outcomes in Xi's visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, have reached a consensus on eight outcomes, according to a release made public after Xi wrapped up his U.S. visit on Friday.
(2026-09-27). Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-U.S. ties on steady course. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future.
(2026-09-27). British Police Arrest Men Driving Toward U.S. Bomber Base In The U.K. With Suspected Explosives. twz.com 
RAF Fairford is a key hub for U.S. bomber and other operations, and was a major launch point for strikes on Iran earlier this year.
(2026-09-27). Drive to isolate Iran delivering results as airlines, banks face new curbs: US Treasury. geo.tv US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. — Reuters/FileUS treasury in talks with more than 50 countries, WSJ reports.Bessent says all Iran airlines "will be shut down around world".Iranian carriers continue some international flights despite sanctions.
(2026-09-27). Netanyahu's UN broadside draws sharp backlash. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the United Nations General Assembly podium last week to lash out at governments and public figures critical of Israel, but his accusations were quickly turned against him as he was criticised for deflection and political scapegoating. | Netanyahu's speech had already been thinned by a massive walkout in the chamber as he approached the podium, to which he responded by calling departing delegates "moral cowards." | He then spent much of his address defending Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip — where Israel's genocidal attacks since October 2023 have led to t…
(2026-09-27). Presidente de Cuba alerta sobre consecuencias de naturalizar genocidios. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel alertó este sábado en su cuenta en X sobre las consecuencias de ´naturalizar un genocidio ª y condenó las acciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos.Los verdugos de Gaza, Irán, Cuba, no pueden seguir amenazando, bombardeando y saqueando, y presumir de sus crímenes ante la comunidad internacional", escribió. | El mandatario cubano subrayó que cuando se naturaliza un genocidio se abren las puertas a otros, y así, agregó: "reemerge el fascismo". | En un mensaje anterior en la misma red socia…
(2026-09-27). Silvio in Seville: An Andalusian's perspective. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez's concert in Seville this weekend once again deeply moved the audience — numbering around 3,500 people across Friday and Saturday — at the FIBES Congress and Exhibition Palace. For Antonio Garrido, it was a powerful encounter that reaffirmed the Cuban *trovador*'s status as one of the greatest creative figures in Latin American and global culture. | In the early hours of Sunday morning, still overcome with emotion, Antonio gave an exclusive statement to the Cuban News Agency (ACN). | "This was his second concert in Seville, and it is truly striking how he manages to bring together dif…
(2026-09-27). Italian lawmakers denounce impact of U.S. blockade on Cuba. radiohc.cu Members of an Italian delegation—comprising representatives from various social organizations and political parties currently visiting the island—are highlighting the impact of the US blockade on the Cuban population via social media. | Under the slogan "Route to Cuba: Being where it matters," the initiative is promoted by organizations such as ARCI, CGIL, Anaic, Nexus, ANPI, ARCS, AOI, and the Peace and Disarmament Network, in collaboration with the Democratic Party, the Five Star Movement, and the Green and Left Alliance. | On her Facebook page, Democratic Party lawmaker Laura Boldrini described the…
(2026-09-27). Address by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. New York, September 26, 2026. radiohc.cu Mr. President of the General Assembly: | Madam Deputy Secretary-General: | In approximately three hours, it will be exactly 66 years since Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz uttered these words in a memorable speech from this podium — and I quote: "Let the philosophy of plunder disappear, and the philosophy of war will have disappeared! Let colonies disappear, let the exploitation of countries by monopolies disappear, and then humanity will have reached a true stage of progress!" | However, the advance of expansionism, acts of usurpation and conquest, and military and economic aggression are alarming. The…
(2026-09-27). Misión de Cuba en Vietnam conmemoró fundación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revoluciónn. radiohc.cu La Misión Estatal de Cuba en Vietnam conmemoró este sábado la fundación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR), la organización vecinal creada el 28 de septiembre de 1960 por el líder revolucionario Fidel Castro. | El segundo jefe de la Misión, Maiker Comendador, rememoró los momentos de la fundación de la mayor organización de masas del país, con el propósito de defender al naciente proceso revolucionario. | En el patio de la Residencia del Embajador, en Hanoi, Comendador señaló que Cuba se enfrenta ahora a desafíos tan difíciles como los del comienzo de la Revolución, pues no se trata del mantenimiento…
(2026-09-27). En Cienfuegos celebraron legado de Fidel y Paulo Freire en XIV Encuentro Internacional. radiohc.cu 
Celebrando el legado de justicia y educación emancipadora del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz concluyó en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos el XIV Encuentro Internacional Presencia de Paulo Freire: Por los caminos de Fidel y Freire. | Propusieron que en el próximo evento sea la hermana y gigante nación de Brasil, el país invitado especial, la cuna de Freire. | La Doctora Bárbara Bermúdez Monteagudo, Presidenta Nacional de la Asociación de Pedagogos de Cuba y de la Comisión Organizadora destacó la trascendencia del encuentro, que abrazó al mundo, con diez países participantes, de forma presencial y virtual. | <...
(2026-09-27). Cuba rememora 66 años de primer discurso de Fidel Castro en la ONU. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez destacó este sábado la vigencia del primer discurso del líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, en la Asamblea Nacional de Naciones Unidas en su 66 aniversario. | ´Constituye un documento de obligada consulta por su defensa de los propósitos y principios de Naciones Unidas, de los países del Sur Global y de su derecho al desarrollo y a la libre determinación ª, escribió Rodríguez en la red social X. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano recordó como Fidel Castro, desde fecha temprana, advirtió sobre la necesidad de reformar el orden internacional y de…
(2026-09-27). Europe as a multipolar civilization and the diplomacy of Logoi. strategic-culture.su From the myth of Europa to the Rimland's dual identity, from the Mediterranean as "Sea-Heart" to the suppressed tradition of de Gaulle and Dugin, the continent must remember it was born of a crossing. | Join us on , , and . | Con…
(2026-09-27). Israel Damaged 82 Percent of Gaza's Buildings. Collapses Are Burying Us Alive. juancole.com By Shahad Ali | This article was originally published by Khaled Al Soutari, who was inside the six-story residential building in western Gaza City that collapsed on September 16, is now sleeping on the street without a tent, devastated by the loss of 21 of his neighbors. | "They were more than just neighbors to me," Al Soutari told me when I interviewed him two days after the building collapse, sitting on the street with a group of his neighbors next to the collapsed building. "
(2026-09-27). 'No role for UNRWA in Gaza': Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines? aljazeera.com Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency.
deadline.com (2026-09-27). Threats Against 'NAZA' Directors Must Stop, IDA Tells Israel
The International Documentary Association is coming to the defense of NAZA filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
The nonprofit organization posted a letter to its website urging the Israeli government to stop what the IDA terms a "campaign of threats" against the directors, whose film is sharply critical of Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians.
(2026-09-27). SCO meeting to begin in Islamabad under Pakistan's chairmanship on Monday: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is set to hold the first meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of National Coordinators (CNC) under its chairmanship in Islamabad from Monday, with the three-day session set to contribute to preparations for the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting that Pakistan will host in August 2027, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Sunday. | According to a statement on X, the meeting will be held from September 28 to 30 and will be chaired by Pakistan's National Coordinator for the SCO, with national coordinators from SCO member states and representatives of the SCO Secretariat in atten…
(2026-09-27). University Road project to be completed within two months: Sharjeel. tribune.com.pk 
University Road is finally within touching distance of completion, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said, announcing that the entire project would be completed within two months. "Now we can say University Road has been built." | Sharjeel made the announcement while inaugurating the Mosamiyat Flyover, a key component of the Red Line BRT project, on Sunday. Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani and Karachi Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad were also present at the inauguration. | Memon said work on University Road had reached the final stages and that the difficulties faced by commuters had largely been overcome. He s…
(2026-09-27). Israel's Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections. aljazeera.com Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority in the October 27 elections.
(2026-09-27). Truthout (9/21): The National Security Exception Was Never Going to Stop at Prosecuting Muslims. wibailoutpeople.org 
Truthout (9/21): The National Security Exception Was Never Going to Stop at Prosecuting Muslims Less than two weeks after the September 11, 2001 attacks, President George W. Bush told Congress that the war on terror "begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there." Twenty-five years later, his line reads as a confession: the …
(2026-09-27). Cedarburg, WI, September 30, 2026: Building Unity Democracy Tour Stop. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-27). Waging War Against The People On Behalf Of Capital. scheerpost.com Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. The Roots of U.S. Domestic Repression. The "Antifa summit" and the NSPM-7 represent another institutional step toward consolidating fascism in the United States by criminalizing opposition to fascism itself. The U.S. State Is a "State of War" — George Jackson, Blood in My Eye On July 16, 2026, U.S. Secretary of …
(2026-09-27). Parliamentary Dialogue on Peace in Cameroon on the Occasion of International Peace Day 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
The parliamentary dialogue held on International Day of Peace 2026 brought together two dimensions that are often addressed separately: peacebuilding and the struggle against gender-based violence. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-27). Xi calls for translating new vision of China-U.S. relationship into action. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for translating the new vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and finding the right way for the two major countries to get along with each other.
(2026-09-27). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Trump. ecns.cn Trump held a welcome ceremony for Xi, who is on a state visit to the United States, at the White House on Thursday.
(2026-09-27). Fighting Terror Is A 'Propaganda War,' American Police Learned In Israel. scheerpost.com Glen Stellmacher Prism This is Part 4 of Prism's series "The ASTI Files." On the shore of the mighty Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon, sits the small city of Vancouver, Washington. It was there in 2007 that Gil Kleiman, a Brooklyn native and former Israeli National Police spokesperson, stood in front of a crowd of …
(2026-09-27). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-27). Swiss voters set to reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum. aljazeera.com About 71 percent of voters oppose initiative to impose stricter limits on neutrality, projection suggests.
(2026-09-27). Xi wraps up state visit to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday a state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired.
(2026-09-27). The "Satanic Panic" Made Her a True-Crime Obsession. The Truth Is More Haunting. theintercept.com 
Before she became infamous as one of the youngest American women ever sentenced to die, Christa Gail Pike was a North Carolina teenager who broke into a community center to steal some candy. At 5-foot-3, with thick auburn curls, she'd been in trouble at home and in school but not with the law. A juvenile court judge put Pike on probation, but she ran afoul of the rules. In the fall of 1991, when she was 15, Pike was sent to the Juvenile Evaluation Center in Swannanoa. She arrived just before Thanksgiving. | Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, just minutes away from Asheville, the center first opened in the 19…
(2026-09-27). US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: report. tribune.com.pk 
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who do not have criminal convictions or pending criminal charges, according to agency sources. | Under the reported directive, federal immigration agents may arrest immigrants with criminal convictions or pending criminal charges, while those with final deportation orders but no criminal convictions or charges would not be arrested, The Daily Wire reported. | The reported change would also end so-called "collateral arrests," under which officers may detain others without legal status encountered w…
(2026-09-27). Gauteng police arrest suspect in Tembisa cemetery murder. sanews.gov.za Gauteng police arrest suspect in Tembisa cemetery murder | Gauteng police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered at Mooifontein Cemetery in the Vusimusi section of Tembisa on Saturday, 26 September 2026. | The deceased, identified as Ntombifuthi Nxumalo, was found with serious head injuries. Stones were also found around her body, raising the possibility that she may have been stoned. Police said no visible stab wounds were found at the scene. | According to preliminary investigations, Nxumalo had been drinking at a local tavern with a female acquaintance before…
(2026-09-27). Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown. aljazeera.com Crowd gathered on Garvaghy Road on Sunday to protest against a court ruling allowing the march.
(2026-09-27). Cyclist Mumbere Masaisai Dies While Cycling for Peace in Congo. worldbeyondwar.org 
Mumbere Masaisai's death should draw even more attention to the situation in the DRC. Join us in maintaining active vigilance on the DRC peace process. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-27). DR Congo plane crash kills 17, including High Military Court chief, army auditor general. geo.tv Rescue workers can be seen at the crash site of a Let 410 UVP aircraft operated by Tracep Congo Aviation. — X/@RaoAmarendaTransport ministry says 13 passengers, four crew members die in crash.High military court chief, armed forces auditor general among victims.President Felix…
(2026-09-27). Iraq faces Gulf Cup hosting challenge from Bahrain, Oman. muslimnetwork.tv BASRA, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq's hopes of hosting the 28th Arabian Gulf Cup face fresh uncertainty as Bahrain and Oman consider entering the race despite Baghdad currently being the only country to have submitted an official bid. The latest developments were reported by GOAL, citing Asharq Al-Awsat, as the executive office of the Arabian Gulf …
(2026-09-27). Full text: Xi's remarks at state dinner held by Trump at the White House. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday gave remarks at the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States.
(2026-09-27). Energy Affordability: An IQ Test For New Yorkers That They Will Very Likely Fail. wattsupwiththat.com Do New Yorkers have sufficient IQ to figure out that they are getting scammed with this "energy affordability" mantra from Governor Hochul. I guess we will find out in the upcoming election. But let's face it — New York voters are very likely to fail this test.
(2026-09-27). Milwaukee, September 26 27, 2026: Celebrating Ms. Venice's 65th Birthday at Alice's Garden Urban Farm. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-27). UHS opens MDCAT 2026 recount, review portal for result verification. tribune.com.pk 
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), which conducted the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 in Punjab on September 20, has activated an online Recount and Review Portal for candidates seeking verification of their results. | The applications are to be processed within five working days and no complaints will be entertained after September 30. The university's decision in recounting will be final. | "A candidate may question the calculation of marks, reading of the response sheet, an answer contained in the official key or even a particular question. Each matter requires a different form…
(2026-09-27). Yemen Exposes the Limits of America's Security Umbrella, Forcing Riyadh into a Corner. unitedworldint.com Since the historic summit between King Abdul-Aziz Ibn Saud and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, the alliance between Riyadh and Washington has rested on a well-worn, explicit transactional nexus: oil in exchange for security. Yet the ongoing conflict in Yemen—where the Houthis have systematically brought vast swathes of the country under their control—serves …
(2026-09-27). Florida Homeowners Are Paying the Price of a Broken Disaster System. truthout.org Two years after the water came, Jen and RJ Garbowicz still own a piece of St. Petersburg. It is an empty lot on a bayou off Tampa Bay, nearly an acre, with a few concrete pilings jutting out of the ground where their house once stood. Hurricane Helene flooded it in September 2024. Hurricane Milton tore up the roof less than two weeks later. The couple had both flood and homeowners insurance. |
(2026-09-27). Forced Psychiatric Care Can Feel Like a "Forever Sentence," Victims Say. scheerpost.com By Leah Ida Harris This article was originally published by Truthout Patients describe serious harms, including high coercion and a systematic lack of due process. Involuntary psychiatric treatment is a cornerstone of Donald Trump's mental health policy, and liberal governors like Gavin Newsom, Kathy Hochul, and Wes Moore have also increasingly embraced coercive approaches to …
(2026-09-27). Ethiopia's army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war. aljazeera.com Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.
(2026-09-27). Yemen government forces widen attacks against Houthis: What we know. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces claim multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in 24 hours.
(2026-09-27). Grim Outlook for U.S. Proxy War in Ukraine. wibailoutpeople.org 
By David Sole, September 26, 2026 — fighting-words.net/ The U.S. proxy war using Ukraine to fight Russia began in February 2014 with a U.S. sponsored coup in the capital of Kiev. For eight years the U.S. and its NATO allies built up the Ukraine military which was the expansion of neo-Nazi Ukrainian militias. Ethnic Russian …
(2026-09-27). SF Superior Court Issues Temporary Injunction Against SFMTA and MUNI Ticketing Agents. indybay.org The San Francisco Superior Court has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Temporary Injunction against the SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents.The order, officially filed on September 24, 2026, by Department 302 (Joseph M. Quinn), strictly bars transit enforcement personnel from issuing citations, conducting enforcement actions, or pursuing collections against the three named plaintiffs: Kylie Liana Liberato Stein, Samantha Fletcher, and Amelia Kylie O'Yamahavalushkiugh.The dynamic summary of the situation includes the following key points: Immediate Halt: All SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents must stop ta…
(2026-09-27). The media can make us believe anything they want — even that Charles loved Diana. strategic-culture.su By Jonathan COOK | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Why do billionaires buy up newspapers? Because by owning everything — and most e…
(2026-09-27). New register to track action against water polluters. sanews.gov.za New register to track action against water polluters | South Africans will soon be able to see which municipalities, companies and other entities have faced formal enforcement action for polluting the country's water resources. | The Department of Water and Sanitation will launch its National Pollution Register on Thursday, 1 October 2026, which will give the public access to information on entities that have been issued with directives, convicted of pollution-related offences, or ordered by courts to pay damages arising from water pollution. | Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Dr Jack Bloom will ahead of t…
(2026-09-27). WorldSkills Keywords: Craftsmanship at the "Skills Olympics" ecns.cn The WorldSkills Shanghai brings together people from all over the world. Why are they here? And what are they each interested in?
(2026-09-27). New York on screen: A movie lover's guide to the city's iconic film locations. tribune.com.pk 
For generations of movie lovers, New York's bridges, avenues, subway stations, parks, museums and neighbourhood cafés have existed not merely as landmarks, but as pieces of cinematic memory. | A walk through Manhattan can feel strangely familiar: perhaps you have never lived there, yet you know the corner where a heroine hurried to work, the park where two characters fell in love, or the bridge where a movie star stood against the skyline. | For Bollywood audiences, New York has long carried a particular romance. From Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta wandering through Manhattan in Kal Ho Naa Ho to the co…
(2026-09-27). China to expand global reach of cultural products as homegrown IP gains popularity. ecns.cn China will accelerate the global expansion of quality cultural products following the international popularity of homegrown IPs like Wukong and Nezha, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Wednesday.
(2026-09-27). Mohsin Naqvi orders intensified crackdown on cybercrime. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to further intensify operations against online financial fraud, harassment, digital blackmail and organised cybercrime networks. | During his visit to the NCCIA Central Zone Headquarters in Lahore, the interior minister reviewed ongoing cybercrime operations and investigations in detail. He inspected the complaints cell, forensic laboratory and investigation wing and reviewed the entire process from registration of citizens' complaints to investigation and action against accused persons. | Ÿà&Yum…
(2026-09-27). Iceland FM hits back at Netanyahu over 'moral cowards' UNGA remark. aljazeera.com Iceland's FM hit back at Netanyahu after he called diplomats who walked out of his UN address 'moral cowards'.
(2026-09-27). UIF, NEF launch R1bn fund to support Black businesses and jobs. sanews.gov.za UIF, NEF launch R1bn fund to support Black businesses and jobs | The Department of Employment and Labour, together with Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF), have launched a R1 billion fund to provide seed capital and financial support to black-owned and black-managed businesses. | Launched by Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth in Johannesburg on Friday, the UIF-NEF partnership will expand access to finance for qualifying businesses while providing support aimed at promoting enterprise sustainability, creation…
(2026-09-27). China's higher education population reaches 270 million. ecns.cn The number of people in China who have received higher education has reached 270 million, a Ministry of Education official said Wednesday.
(2026-09-27). Judge Grants Diversion in Goat Rescue Case, Over Prosecution's Objection. indybay.org The decision comes after judge reviewed animal cruelty evidence documented at Vera Goat Dairy prior to rescue…
(2026-09-27). Bill Gates says global AI framework 'more difficult' to create than cold war nuclear limitations. tribune.com.pk 
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates warned on Sunday that getting countries to agree to a global framework on artificial intelligence could be "more difficult" than Cold War-era negotiations to limit nuclear weapons. | "This is more difficult than that was," Gates told NBC News' "Meet the Press" during a wide-ranging discussion on AI. | Gates also addressed US President Donald Trump's stance against regulating AI, with Trump rejecting calls for the federal government to impose guardrails for companies building AI models. | The tech pioneer argued that regulating AI companies with monitoring systems…
(2026-09-27). On the spot at the hairdressing competition of the 48th WorldSkills Competition. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is underway in Shanghai. As one of the traditional competitions, hairdressing requires competitors to demonstrate extensive knowledge of hairdressing and related theories, a strong sense of aesthetics, as well as advanced professional skills.
(2026-09-27). Madison: October 10, 2026; Palestine Olive Harvest Solidarity Fair! Plus Morning Vigil, Bake Sale Request. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-27). Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces. geo.tv B‑1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. — ReutersSeveral held on suspicion of offences under Explosives Act: police.Police evacuate number of properties in Whelford area after…
(2026-09-27). What The Climate Movement Can Learn From Organized Labor. scheerpost.com Emma Jacobs Waging Nonviolence The climate movement needs the kind of leverage that comes from shutting down the economy — and it can only get there through deep organizing with workers. Climate activists engaged in nonviolent direct action are used to the rinse and repeat of arrest: handcuffs, short trip to jail, a misdemeanor charge and …
(2026-09-27). Simelane calls for integrated approach to human settlements. sanews.gov.za Simelane calls for integrated approach to human settlements | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has reiterated her call for a more integrated approach to government planning and service delivery. | Simelane made the call at the 25th South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) Conference in Durban, on Sunday, 27 September 2026. | The Minister joined leaders of different sectors, including government, academic institutions, and private sector at the annual conference, held under the theme: "Growth and Sustainability through improved governance: Reimagining institutions, leade…
(2026-09-27). National GBVF inquiry extended after positive public response. sanews.gov.za National GBVF inquiry extended after positive public response | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission), have extended the Joint National Inquiry into the reporting, victim support, investigation and pre-trial functioning of the criminal justice system's response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | The extension follows an overwhelming response to the public call for submissions, reflecting significant public interest in…
(2026-09-27). Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A destroyed school in Ghadfa village, Idlib countryside, Syria. | © 2026 Ali Haj Suleiman/Human Rights Watch | (Amman) — The Syrian transitional government is signing billions of dollars in reconstruction deals without a human rights framework that would ensure that rebuilding respects, protects, and fulfills the rights of affected people, Human Rights Watch said today.In March 2026, the transitional government unveiled a national recovery blueprint, and billions of dollars in international pledges for aid, and financing and investment commitments have followed. But the legal…
(2026-09-27). Tuesday 9/29: CLOSE AI: No killer robots for ICE, war & fascism! indybay.org Marina Green – near Filmore St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-27). Poland's perennial leadership problem surfaces again. strategic-culture.su Do the blindness and foolishness of Poland's leaders have any measurable bounds? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Woe to poor, unfortuna…
(2026-09-27). Malaysia's Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold. aljazeera.com The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.
(2026-09-27). Where Lahore meets Brooklyn: Inside BK Jani's burger scene. tribune.com.pk 
Walking into BK Jani in Brooklyn feels a little like stepping into a conversation between Lahore and New York. The restaurant is small and casual, but its walls carry an identity that is much bigger than its footprint. | Traditional Pakistani visual elements sit alongside the energy of Brooklyn, while the menu takes something as universally recognisable as a burger and gives it a distinctly South Asian point of view. | Their instagram page termed 'Jani' as a 'form of endearment', with the restaurant saying they serve the best Pakistani burgers in all of New York. | View this post on Instagram | What immediatel…
(2026-09-27). Gauteng police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting. sanews.gov.za Gauteng police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting | Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for eight unidentified armed men following a deadly shooting at a tavern in Wedela, West Rand, on Saturday night, which left 17 people dead and 15 others injured. | Police are appealing to anyone with information, which could assist in identifying and locating the suspects, to come forward. | According to police, patrons were drinking inside and outside the tavern when the suspects arrived and allegedly opened fire on those outside. The suspects then entered the tavern and continued shooting at patrons inside…
(2026-09-27). 5 wins for WHYY in 2026 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY was honored with five "For years, with the support of our audiences, WHYY has grown not only the breadth of our programming, but its impact," said Bill Marrazzo, WHYY president and CEO. "Together, we've built a foundation for trusted journalism, creative expression and lifelong learning. Recognitio…
(2026-09-27). China wins team dressage gold at Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese equestrian team won the dressage gold on Friday, making history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-27). Try-a-Skill: Chinese-made intraoral scanners benefit more people worldwide. ecns.cn Dental Prosthetics is one of the new skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition. At the Try-a-Skill station in the venue, China News Network reporter tried an intraoral scanner used by competitors.
(2026-09-27). UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford airbase used by US. aljazeera.com Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
(2026-09-27). Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry. aljazeera.com Call to face Senate inquiry follows security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by rogue OpenAI bot in June.
(2026-09-27). 'Not out of the woods': More flooding possible Monday as rare fall nor'easter continues to hammer the Jersey Shore. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Coastal communities in New Jersey remain on high alert Sunday as a rare September High tides caused significant
(2026-09-27). What the Prairieland Jury Never Got to Hear. theintercept.com 
On the last day of the Prairieland trial, in which nine Texas protesters were accused of crimes including providing Song had been charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing a gun at the first police officer who arrived on the scene after a noise demonstration outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Prairieland Detention Center in Alvar…
(2026-09-27). This week in history: September 28-October 4. wsws.org Jaish-e-Mohammad militants storm Kashmir legislature in Srinagar, killing 38; Callaghan Labour government applies to the IMF for a record $3.9 billion bailout for the UK; last British oil staff evacuated from Abadan, Iran; Cristero rebellion in Mexico turns to armed uprising against the Calles government.
(2026-09-27). Philadelphia's first mobile methadone van brings addiction treatment directly to Kensington. whyy.org 
(2026-09-27). Four Americans among six killed in Athens building collapse after explosion. geo.tv A drone view shows an old building, partially collapsed following an explosion, in the Plaka area, which is popular with tourists, in central Athens, Greece, September 25, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-09-27). Trump administration purges 760,000 from ACA Marketplace health plans, claiming fraud. wsws.org The mass disenrollment of 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act plans is the latest bipartisan assault on healthcare that aims to drive millions of workers and their families deeper into poverty.
(2026-09-27). Parents decry rising private school fees. tribune.com.pk 
Parents have voiced serious concerns over exorbitant fees charged by private schools, saying the rising cost of education has made quality schooling increasingly unaffordable for middle-class families in the twin cities. | According to parents, several leading private schools and school systems have increased monthly fees by 20 to 40% without providing any clear justification for the hikes. | They said schools issued revised fee vouchers every few months, carrying substantial increases, but failed to provide audited accounts or explain how the additional amounts were being spent. They said the practice had fur…
(2026-09-27). Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters. aljazeera.com Continuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand's capital.
(2026-09-27). China to ease market access, boost digital trade: Premier Li. ecns.cn China will further ease market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, Premier Li Qiang said Thursday, pledging to share opportunities in its market with other countries.
(2026-09-27). Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV celebrates an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of believers on the Champs-Elysees.
(2026-09-27). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-27). Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo wins seventh gold at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo claimed the men's 400m freestyle title in a record 3: 41.28 at the Tokyo Aquatics Center on Friday, bagging the seventh gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-27). Chinese architect brings Eastern design ideas to Lucas Museum in Los Angeles. ecns.cn Founded by "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum covers about 28,000 square meters and houses more than 40,000 pieces of art and artifacts.
(2026-09-27). Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Comments come as Israeli authorities announce military closure across occupied West Bank, citing Jewish holiday Sukkot.
(2026-09-27). Xi attends state dinner held by Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Thursday evening attended a state dinner held by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, at the White House.
(2026-09-27). Multidisciplinary team to investigate murder of 10 people. sanews.gov.za Multidisciplinary team to investigate murder of 10 people | Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi, has established a multidisciplinary team, led by serious violent crime detectives, to investigate after 10 people were shot and killed in Lwandle in the early hours of this morning. | "Official police reports indicate that gunmen entered an entertainment place that also sells braaied meat (shisanyama) at approximately 01: 46 and shot at patrons. | "As a consequence, five individuals died on the scene, while five others succumbed to injuries sustained after being transported medic…
(2026-09-27). How The Wardrobe has adapted to outfit more fresh starts for more Philadelphians. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? "Last night, it got really cold," Rose King said, tracing the elaborate stitching on her jean jacket. | King shivered while she spoke, standing outside The Wardrobe in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood on an overcast, damp and windy morning. | She had just arrived in the city from Thailand, saying she was now homeless after a falling-out with an older, wealthy companion. She said she owns no clothing appropriate for autumn in Philadelphia. | "Honestly, though, i…
(2026-09-27). Incarcerated Women Are Pushing for Decarceration, Not "Trauma-Informed" Prisons. truthout.org As abolitionists across the United States push for decarceration, a backlash has emerged in the form of new prison construction, demonstrating the resiliency of mass incarceration. Several new women's prisons are being built despite a growing chorus of voices arguing that prisons only inflict more harm on women who have already endured abuse and trauma. Last year, a new prison to hold nearly… |
(2026-09-27). Staying Grounded in the Face of Voter Intimidation. truthout.org The ophthalmologist said he was going to touch my eyeball, then tilted my exam chair back in the darkness. I felt my body brace as movie torture scenes flashed through my mind. I noticed that I wasn't breathing, so I practiced inhaling through my nose, and exhaling as steadily as I could for the rest of the exam. Noticing our bodies and breathing intentionally may sound simple… |
(2026-09-27). The Iran War comes Home before the Midterms. juancole.com
(2026-09-27). NTT reaffirms commitment to equality and protection of LGBTIQ rights. sanews.gov.za NTT reaffirms commitment to equality and protection of LGBTIQ rights | The National Task Team on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characteristics (NTT on SOGIESC) has reaffirmed its mandate to advance equality, strengthen institutional responses and protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons. | The commitment was made during recent NTT's Quarter 2 plenary meeting, co-chaired by Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel and Civil Society Organisations' (CSO) Co-Chairperson, Sibonelo Ncanana-Trower. | The plenary expressed deep concern about the continuing incidence of gen…
(2026-09-27). At least 27 people killed in two shootings in South African townships. aljazeera.com Incidents in Wedela southwest of Johannesburg and Lwandle near Cape Town come days after Durban mass shooting.
(2026-09-27). 'Aap Ki Izzat' finale divides viewers over Tabish and Beena's reunion. tribune.com.pk 
Aap Ki Izzat has ended on an emotional note, with Tabish and Beena finding their way back to each other in a finale that divided viewers over whether their reunion offered a satisfying resolution to the couple's troubled relationship. | The final episode brought the two characters together after a series of painful experiences and misunderstandings, ultimately reuniting their family. | While some viewers welcomed the emotional ending and praised Ahsan Khan and Urwa Hocane for their performances, others felt the resolution made forgiveness seem too easy and did not fully address the consequences of Tabish's act…
(2026-09-27). Lever Weekly: The Humans Broke Containment. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this week: :
(2026-09-27). Ilyas sizzles in Kingsmen Academy's huge win over PTV. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Fast bowler Mohammad Ilyas took 11 wickets in the match as Kingsmen Academy whipped Pakistan Television by ten wickets in their third round match of the President's Trophy Grade-1 at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad. | On the fourth and final day of the third round on Sunday, having conceded a 213-run first innings lead, PTV were folded for 299 in their second innings to set an 87-run target for Kingsmen Academy which they achieved without losing a wicket. | Mohammad Tayyab Arif (44*) and Mohammad Huraira (40*) remained not out. | Earlier, Mohammad Ilyas bowled extremely well to fold PTV for only…
(2026-09-27). Political rallies fill Brazil's streets a week before elections. aljazeera.com Rival political rallies have been held in Brazil as campaigns intensify with one week to go until election day.
(2026-09-27). Exclusive: Feds Denied Ballistics Expert Access to Prairieland Defendant Who Got 100 Years in Prison. theintercept.com From gaps in the evidence to a judge's intervention, jurors never got to hear the ricochet theory that would have undermined attempted murder charges.
(2026-09-27). Hina Parvez Butt uses 'Dar-e-Nijaat' to share message on marriage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician Hina Parvez Butt has used the drama Dar-e-Nijaat to share a message about marriage, urging couples to communicate openly, avoid making decisions in anger and not allow past relationships or mistakes to damage their present. | The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) shared a video on Instagram discussing how experiences from past relationships can affect future ones, particularly when they surface during a marriage. | "Your past relationships and mistakes can affect you later in life for future relations. When you are in a difficult situation like this, it is…
(2026-09-27). Politicians organize to drive up the cost of electricity. wattsupwiththat.com What is deeply ironic is that the Democrats are widely running on a platform of affordable electricity which is often simply termed "affordability." The reality is that the standard steps for reducing fossil fuel use all work to drive up the cost of electricity.
(2026-09-27). PM Shehbaz says UNGA engagements advanced Pakistan's diplomatic, economic interests. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described his diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a significant success, highlighting discussions with Iran as well as Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on regional security and the implementation of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). | Speaking to The Express Tribune, the prime minister said his meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and trilateral discussions with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye were among the key engagements during his stay in New York. | On August 7, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye fo…
(2026-09-27). With Pennsylvania hardest hit, worst US measles outbreak since 1991 accelerates. wsws.org The United States is in its worst measles year since 1991, and Pennsylvania is the epicenter, adding 129 infections in a single week to a toll that already includes four deaths.
(2026-09-27). Dimpane commends police for swift apprehension of murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Dimpane commends police for swift apprehension of murder suspect | The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended Gauteng police for the swift apprehension of a suspect linked to the murder of a woman whose body was discovered at Mooifontein Cemetery in Tembisa on Saturday morning. | It is alleged that following the murder, the suspect fled to Tzaneen, Limpopo, where he was apprehended by police on Saturday evening at approximately 23: 00. | Dimpane has specifically commended members of Crime Intelligence in the Ekurhuleni District, Tem…
(2026-09-27). German dockworkers reject contract for a fourth time. wsws.org Workers at German seaports have rejected the fourth wage offer presented to them by the Verdi trade union working in conjunction with the Central Association of German Seaport Operators.
(2026-09-27). Il colonialismo mentale alla base del vocabolario politico di sinistra. strategic-culture.su Ogni vera emancipazione politica inizia con l'uso corretto dei termini politici. | Segue nostro Esiste una forma particolarmente sofisticata di colonialismo che non richiede né truppe straniere, né amministrazioni coloniali, né occupazioni territoriali. àà sufficiente controllare le categorie attraverso le quali un popolo interpreta il mondo. Una parte della sinistra contemporanea "terzomondista" sembra essere intrappolata proprio…
(2026-09-27). Le ´ piège de la crédibilité ª. Un piège potentiellement destructeur pour l'Arabie saoudite. strategic-culture.su L'Arabie saoudite est confrontée à un choix stratégique : capituler devant les exigences d'AnsarAllah, ou être entraàÆnée dans un piège de crédibilité. Le piège est que MbS peut chercher à maintenir la crédibilité du prétendu devoir que s'impose le Royaume de garder les Lieux Saints [La Mecque, NdT] et, en tant que ´ pà¥le ª islamique sunnite, de refuser les demandes d'AnsarAllah.
(2026-09-27). Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo as he leads open-air Mass in Paris. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV drew around 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde…
(2026-09-27). Um mundo virado de cabeàßa para baixo. strategic-culture.su Será que as civilizaàßàµes conseguem reunir os fragmentos de percepàßàµes e conhecimentos mais antigos para fornecer o contexto que torne o discurso moral novamente compreensível? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Es…
(2026-09-27). Kylian Mbappe's knee injury to keep him out for two weeks. aljazeera.com Mbappe suffers hyperextension of left knee against Türkiye but is expected to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico.
(2026-09-27). Il potere che si veste su misura. strategic-culture.su La fiducia pubblica, diversamente da un abito, non si puà≤ semplicemente confezionare su misura. Quella bisogna guadagnarsela. Forse è proprio questo il dettaglio che la politica dimentica più spesso: il cittadino non pretende necessariamente che tutti gli incarichi siano assegnati a sconosciuti, né che le istituzioni siano impermeabili alle relazioni personali. Pretende perà≤ di capire perché una determinata persona sia stata scelta…