(2026-09-03). Why Are Oil Importers Turning to Longer Trade Routes? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran conflict and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz are forcing major oil importing countries to rethink how they source crude. Countries that once relied heavily on nearby Middle Eastern suppliers are increasingly turning to producers in the Americas and Africa, accepting longer voyages and higher shipping costs in exchange for greater energy security. …
(2026-09-03). Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis. aljazeera.com Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-09-03). Iran Warns US Over Potential Israeli Offensive in Southern Lebanon. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a major offensive against the Ali al Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters. The warning highlights Tehran's continued involvement in the Israel Hezbollah conflict despite a ceasefire agreed in June. Iran …
(2026-09-03). US bombs a wedding in Iran, killing four, amid escalating crisis in the US military. wsws.org The US military attacked a house hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, in Sirik County on Iran's southern coast, with a missile on Tuesday, killing at least four people, including a 4-year-old child, and wounding dozens, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Sanctions and Bombs won't end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of Options against an intractable Foe. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit. | The war was meant to be wh…
(2026-09-03). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-09-03). US-Iran war could spiral after Nov as Trump aides scramble to keep it 'quiet' for now. geo.tv President Donald Trump , Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House. — Reuters/FileAides want to keep Iran war contained heading into midterms.Heavier US strikes could return post-polls — but no decision made.Iran's emboldened leaders…
(2026-09-03). "Board of Peace" Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Candidates. theintercept.com 
Marc Rowan has a vision for Gaza. "The potential here is tremendous," he said at a February gathering of President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace, where Rowan described land devastated by Israeli bombing with a developer's zeal. "This is not a problem of money or collateral. This is a problem with peace." | In the U.S., Rowan is simultaneously helping ensure a pro-Israel political project has no problem with money. Since the start of this year, according to Federal Election Commission filings, the billionaire CEO of Apollo Global Management has donated $1.5 million to the United Democracy Project, a s…
(2026-09-03). Silicon Valley Labor & Community Fight Data theft, AI, ICE and Palantir. indybay.org Silicon Valley labor rallied with community supporters to protest the uncontrolled introduction of AI into jobs in many industries. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir supports ICE and has been involved in the genocide.
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). Ambassador to Brazil affirms that Trump seeks to destroy Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, denounced in an interview published on Wednesday that the U.S. government seeks to destroy Cuba, while treating Latin America and the Caribbean as subordinate territories. | During the interview with Grupo Record, the diplomat stated that the Donald Trump administration has adopted cruel measures, reinforcing, like no other, the aggression against Cuba. | "It is a government determined to destroy our country, which considers Latin America and the Caribbean as inferior peoples subordinate to the interests of the United States," he asserted. | He acknowledged that, despite…
(2026-09-03). Enseñanza artística en Cuba comprometida con la defensa de la cultura. radiohc.cu El acto nacional por el inicio de un nuevo período lectivo en la enseñanza artística cubana se desarrolló en la Escuela Elemental de Música 'Alejandro García Caturla', en La Habana, con la convicción de que seguir formando artistas es velar por el futuro de la cultura cubana y es un ejemplo de resistencia ante el contexto actual. | Ariadna Padrón García, directora general de Desarrollo y Formación Artística del Ministerio de Cultura, señaló que en momentos en que el país enfrenta el recrudecimiento de la hostilidad del Gobierno estadounidense, las escuelas de arte tienen la misión de no renunciar a la tarea de pr…
(2026-09-03). Silvio Rodríguez: Thank you, Barcelona! radiohc.cu "Thank you, Barcelona!" Silvio Rodríguez posted just a couple of hours ago on his official website, Zurrón del Aprendiz, following the resounding success of his first concert this Wednesday at the Liceu in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Thousands of people attended, marking his return to those stages after five years. | Despite attempts by some extremists to disrupt the performance of the founder of the Cuban Nueva Trova movement, fans of Silvio Rodríguez's work flocked to enjoy a concert that began with the classic "Historia de las Sillas" (Story of the Chairs) and…
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/21: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-03). What Is Greece's $3.5bn Israeli Arms Deal Actually About? moderndiplomacy.eu Athens spent $3.5 billion on Israeli missiles this week in the largest defence deal the two countries have ever signed. That this happened while three-quarters of Greeks oppose Israel's conduct in Gaza, and while every other European government is quietly distancing itself from Tel Aviv, tells you precisely how frightened Athens has become. The Achilles …
(2026-09-03). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Political and media establishment silent on US constitutional implications of Pentagon oil grab in Venezuela. wsws.org Four days after the Pentagon acquired an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil, not a single American politician or major publication has addressed what it means for civilian control of the military.
(2026-09-03). Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
(2026-09-03). US's Chevron, Italy's Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
(2026-09-03). Venezuela: Firman acuerdos energéticos con EE.UU. y petroleras. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez firmó este miércoles acuerdos energéticos con una delegación de EE.UU. encabezada por el secretario de Energía, Chris Wright, a pocos días de que se conociera el pacto petrolero con Washington. | ´Hoy es un día histórico en la transformación de Venezuela ª, afirmó Wright, quien sostuvo que el objetivo del mandatario de EE.UU., Donald Trump, es ´traer la paz, la libertad, la prosperidad al pueblo de Venezuela ª. | Desde el Palacio de Miraflores, sede ejecutiva ubicada en Caracas, Wright indicó que ´el catalizador pa…
(2026-09-02). China, Egypt welcome efforts to ease tension, promote dialogue in Middle East. ecns.cn China and Egypt welcome regional and international efforts to ease tension and promote dialogue in the Middle East, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Scientists at 30 US schools have done military research for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org See an insect crawling in the corner of the room? It might be a surveillance robot, thanks to research at Carnegie Mellon University to develop
(2026-09-03). Racing against time after mudslide strikes Gyirong in China's Xizang. ecns.cn On Sept. 2, 2026, Chinese rescuers pull out all the stops following a devastating mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-03). Tourists visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Tourists visited the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, on August 31, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Under Israeli Settler Attacks, I Feel I Am Not Alive. portside.org Under Israeli Settler Attacks, I Feel I Am Not Alive |
(2026-09-03). Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts. sanews.gov.za Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts | The Government has secured a ‚Ǩ300 million concessional loan, equivalent to R5.6 billion, to support National Treasury's Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) programme, which will help metropolitan municipalities improve service delivery and upgrade ageing infrastructure. ⚪ The MTSR is designed to support the turnaround of the three essential trading services – electricity, water supply and sanitation, and solid waste management – in South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities, which collectively serve over 22 million r…
(2026-09-03). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-03). Raymond Aron's Warning for Northeast Asia: Close the Window of Opportunity. moderndiplomacy.eu Raymond Aron died in 1983, long before China emerged as the US' principal strategic competitor, North Korea acquired nuclear weapons that could threaten the continental United States, and Russia developed its present military relationship with Pyongyang. Nonetheless, few twentieth-century thinkers are suited to understanding the strategic dilemma of today's United States, Japan, and South Korea. …
(2026-09-03). Powerful storm hits Canada's Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands. aljazeera.com Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
(2026-09-03). Pentagon puts possible $131 billion price tag on 1970s-era fighter. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker President Trump designs aircraft carriers the way kids build paper airplanes. It's just that his cost billions and can inflict far more pain than paper cuts. Nearly a decade ago, he concluded that the Navy's plan to help launch planes from aircraft carriers using new-fangled electromagnetic-force catapults instead of the tried-and-true steam-powered versions was stupid … apparently b…
(2026-09-03). Xi Jinping's new formula to beat American jets? China turns Y-20 into a multi-mission war platform. hindustantimes.com China is rapidly expanding the Y-20 family beyond strategic airlift, adding tanker and airborne control roles to its heavy transport fleet. From delivering FK-3 air-defence systems to Serbia to supporting long-range operations, the Y-20 gives the PLA greater flexibility to move forces, equipment and fuel across the Western Pacific. With the domestic WS-20 engine powering newer variants, Beijing is building a more versatile air-power backbone.
(2026-09-03). China prepares third batch of emergency aid for Nepal. ecns.cn China is preparing a third batch of emergency aid for Nepal after the mudslide disaster on Aug. 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival deepens China-Thailand cultural connections. ecns.cn The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival opened at Chulalongkorn University on Tuesday, bringing together artists, scholars, and youth from both China and Thailand for a five-day celebration of cultural exchange.
(2026-09-02). Vietnamese representative praises China's efforts to preserve temples in Qinghai. ecns.cn "As for heritage preservation in Qinghai, you have done an excellent job protecting traditional handicrafts and historical sites including temples," said Truong Cong Le Hoang, director of the China-Vietnam Service Center, in an exclusive interview recently.
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-09-03). Friday 9/25: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-09-03). Friday 9/25: East Bay Screening Of "When ICE Melts" On Lessons Of Minneapolis Struggle. indybay.org DSA Office – 1610 Harrison St Suite D, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2026-09-03). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-03). Tuesday 9/8: Canadians Are Not The Enemy! STOP The Trade War NOW! No Tariffs & Trade War With Canada. indybay.org Middle Harbor Shoreline Park | Port Of Oakland | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland…
(2026-09-03). Break the isolation of the National Steel Car strike by turning to workers across North America! For workers' unity, not bogus USW "solidarity" wsws.org Either we seize control of our struggle, broadening it to unite workers across North America with the fight for workplace safety, better conditions and wage increases to make up for decades of givebacks, or the USW bureaucracy will sell us out, just as they did in 2023.
(2026-09-03). EU Partnership Talks with Bahrain Should Seek Activists' Release. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdulhadi al-Khawaja (left) and Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad. | © Bahrain Centre for human rights/Wikimedia and Private | For over 15 years, Danish human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Swedish activist Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad have been languishing in Bahrain's prisons, as their governments and the European Union (EU) have failed to secure their release from unjust detention. As the EU launched negotiations for a "Strategic Partnership Agreement" with Bahrain in July, it should use them to ensure that al-Khawaja, al-Muqdad and others unjustly jailed can finally be free and reu…
(2026-09-03). Former campaign chair: Trump 'cares about Trump the most'. aljazeera.com Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
(2026-09-03). Exclusive access as the search for Nepal's tunnel workers intensifies. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
(2026-09-03). Class & Discussion On The Banning of Factions By Bolshevik Congress of 1921. indybay.org The DSA EB held a presentation and discussion on the banning of factions by the 10th Congress of the Party in 1921…
(2026-09-03). Open Arms reaffirms commitment to Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital. radiohc.cu The Juan Manuel Márquez University Pediatric Hospital in Havana was the site of a moving day of gratitude for the second visit from the Spanish non-governmental organization Open Arms. Aboard the sailboat Astral, they delivered another donation of medical supplies, milk, and medicines, adding to the solidarity shown by Mexican civil society. | Araís Consuegra, the hospital's director, expressed the deep gratitude of the medical staff and emphasized the impact of the previous aid during critical moments in maintaining ventilation for patients who required it. | The previous donation, which included solar panels, p…
(2026-09-03). Australia-China cultural week to feature 6th gala in Sydney. ecns.cn Preparations for the 6th Australia-China Spring Festival Gala officially began in Sydney on Monday, with the 2027 Australia-China Cultural Week scheduled to run from Jan. 23 to 31.
(2026-09-03). South Africans urged to vaccinate pets, help prevent rabies. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to vaccinate pets, help prevent rabies | The Department of Agriculture has urged South Africans to play their part in preventing rabies. | Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp said responsible pet ownership, regular vaccination of dogs and cats, reporting suspected cases, and seeking immediate medical attention after possible exposure are critical to preventing rabies deaths. | Aucamp said rabies is one of the world's deadliest yet most preventable diseases, and "no one should lose their life to a disease we know how to prevent." | "Vaccinating dogs and cats, practising responsible pet ownersh…
(2026-09-03). Muslim Americans Organize Amid Spike in Islamophobia. juancole.com By | Originally published in ( Zohran Mamdani was elected the first Muslim mayor of New York City in 2025. This year, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic p…
(2026-09-03). Creating a 'NATO of Nations' in order to save it. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer the Pentagon handed NATO members a
(2026-09-03). US judge blocks Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship. aljazeera.com Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
(2026-09-03). 2026 Fall National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org ICE Mass Arrests, DNA Harvesting, Electric Shock Gloves, We Need to Fight Against It!
(2026-09-03). Nepal Faces Massive Rebuilding as Search for Flood Victims Continues. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal is facing a major reconstruction challenge after a catastrophic glacier collapse triggered floods, mud and landslides across areas near the Chinese border on August 26. Authorities estimate that around 20,000 homes will need to be rebuilt, while search and rescue operations continue for thousands of people still missing. Thousands of Homes Destroyed Preliminary government …
(2026-09-03). Drop The Charges! ICE, The Fascist Occupation Of Minneapolis, Labor & The Minneapolis 15. indybay.org The ICE fascist occupation of Minneapolis led to a mass mobilization of workers and the community against the attack. Cal an IBEW electrician talks about how this happened and how labor and the community organized as well as the felony indictments facing some of the organizers.
(2026-09-03). Tuesday 9/8: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-03). SEIU1021 SF Nurses & Community Healthcare Workers Protesting Attacks By Lurie & Union Tops. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF City nurses and City Community Healthcare Workers are protesting a concession contract pushed by SF Mayor Lurie & union tops.
(2026-09-03). Warum braucht die Merz-Regierung eine totale Dà§monisierung Russlands? strategic-culture.su Frage: Wie kà∂nnen zwei Nachrichten miteinander zusammenhà§ngen — die Schuldzuweisung an Russland fàºr den Vorfall in Leipzig und die bevorstehende Schlieàüung von vier VW-Werken?
| Auf den ersten Blick gibt es keinen Zusammenhang. Ich aber glaube, dass es einen gibt. Keine direkte Verbindung, aber eine indirekte — und die ist vorhanden: Je mehr in den Medien àºber das ‚Äûschreckliche Russland" und seine ‚Äûfurchtbaren Taten" berichtet wird, desto weniger Sendezeit bleibt im Fernsehen fàºr Nachrichten àºber Volkswagen. Und à&or…
(2026-09-03). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-03). A Legendary Book and the Green Echoes of China's Porcelain Capital>. ecns.cn In 1637, Tiangong Kaiwu, an extraordinary book by Song Yingxing was published in Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. Known as "the encyclopaedia of Chinese craftsmanship in the 17th century", the book documented how the Chinese people use their craftsmanship to live and work in harmony with nature in three volumes, 18 chapters. Centuries have passed, and the generations-long legacy of Jingdezhen's porcelain industry stands as a living testament to the ecological wisdom embodied in Tiangong Kaiwu.
(2026-09-03). "No Fare Is Fair" – Transit Protest at SF City Hall. indybay.org The working class needs free transit – this would benefit all San Franciscans and tourists…
(2026-09-03). California 176 – International Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Month. indybay.org Today, stiff winds and "erasure" challenges the efforts to document and share California Underground Railroad histories, headquartered here along at hub of Historic American River Basin, once owned and operated by the "African Founding Father of Califirnia"
(2026-09-03). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-02). Xi leaves Egypt after state visit. ecns.cn During the visit, Xi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on Belt and Road cooperation, artificial intelligence, economic and trade, and industrial and supply chain cooperation.
(2026-09-03). Mainland sends birthday wishes to giant panda Yuan Yuan on hr 22nd birthday. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to giant panda Yuan Yuan, who turned 22 at Taipei Zoo.
(2026-09-02). Xi calls for deepening China-Egypt cooperation, raises Mideast proposal. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Egypt to support each other, deepen cooperation, and continue advancing the building of a China-Egypt community with a shared future amid a turbulent international and regional landscape.
(2026-09-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Government employed doctors across Paraguay staged a 5-day strike over wages while grocery workers in the western Canadian province of Alberta are pushing back against major concession demands by Safeway/Sobey's management.
(2026-09-03). Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down. aljazeera.com Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
(2026-09-03). China launches five-year program to support over 100 young football players training overseas. ecns.cn China officially launched a five-year program in Beijing on Tuesday to support more than 100 promising young football players training overseas, with annual funding of up to 450,000 yuan ($67,000) per player.
(2026-09-03). US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size. aljazeera.com Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
(2026-09-03). 55 wetland bird species breed in Shangri-La's Napa Lake. ecns.cn Napa Lake in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has become an important habitat for wetland birds, with 55 species and more than 2,000 birds breeding there this summer, according to local conservation authorities.
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/20: 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers: S.F. War Memorial Veterans Building. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave., 2nd Floor | S.F. War Memorial Veterans | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-03). Where did we come from? How did we get here? mronline.org 
Humans are part of the 'animal kingdom'—and of nature in general — but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
(2026-09-03). China, Singapore to hold Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise in September. ecns.cn China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise is to be held near Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province in early September, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/12: November 2026 Election Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-09-03). Morocco's ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins. aljazeera.com Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
(2026-09-03). Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the freezing of a Greater Kokstad Local Municipality official's pension fund following his alleged involvement in a R5.2 million fraudulent information technology (IT) tender. | The Special Tribunal granted the order after an SIU investigation into the matter found that municipal IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye was the owner of an IT company, Obytech Solutions, which was awarded the tender. | "The SIU investigation found that Owusu-Boakye allegedly manipulated the procurement process…
(2026-09-03). German government provokes escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org The German government's accusation that Russia carried out a failed terrorist attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4 is a political provocation that was organized on—of all days—the 87th anniversary of the beginning of World War II.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/26: SF World NAKED Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF Edition. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street…
(2026-09-03). Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. aljazeera.com The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
(2026-09-03). Labor's NAPLAN widens education inequality in Australia. wsws.org National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy results show that the gap between rich and poor school students is growing at an increasing rate.
(2026-09-03). AI monitoring system works offline at remote drilling sites in China. ecns.cn A self-reliant AI monitoring system that operates without external internet access has been deployed at remote coalbed methane drilling sites in Shanxi Province, effectively resolving safety supervision bottlenecks in low-connectivity frontier areas.
(2026-09-03). Xi meets Egyptian president in state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
(2026-09-03). US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers…
(2026-09-03). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape on Friday. | This is due to a cut-off low-pressure system expected to develop on Thursday over the western interior, resulting in a significant change in weather conditions across several provinces. | Earlier this week, SAWS warned that cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Thursday into Friday. | "Very co…
(2026-09-03). Australian novelist, photographers and a human rights activist demand immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "History is littered with a plethora of men who start homicidal wars. In far fewer numbers, history is peppered with courageous men who stand up to the behemoth of war and say 'No!' Bogdan Syrotiuk is such a man."
(2026-09-03). China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise. ecns.cn China, Russia and Mongolia will hold the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise in early September 2026, China's Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers. aljazeera.com Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
(2026-09-03). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-03). UNEP: World will Exceed 1.5 ∫ C., Bringing Catastrophes and Unknowable Risks. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN Environmental Programme has issued a new
(2026-09-02). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Wednesday the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.
(2026-09-03). Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country'. portside.org Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country' |
(2026-09-03). 2 weeks after deadly Brent Industries explosion in Toledo, Ohio families, residents demand answers. wsws.org No cause of the explosion has been determined that ripped through Brent Industries on August 18, killing Heladio Perez, 46, and Mary Allen, 64.
(2026-09-03). The Benefits of 'Expo' Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Expo isn't usually seen as a platform for international diplomacy. Conceived as a world's fair to showcase the achievements of nations, it has traditionally been treated as an economic or cultural forum. In truth it's all of these things at once but it also offers certain advantages over other multilateral platforms. Expo is unique among …
(2026-09-03). Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi raises campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk at Istanbul antiwar events. wsws.org Members of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi in Türkiye brought the "Free Bogdan Syrotiuk" campaign to the forefront at a panel discussion on war and press freedom and at an anti-war march held in Istanbul.
(2026-09-03). Wednesday 10/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-09-03). Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
(2026-09-02). 70 years on, China-Egypt ties keep growing wider. ecns.cn This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt ⚪ a milestone that reflects decades of growing trust and partnership.
(2026-09-03). Large-scale aircraft maintenance center completed at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. ecns.cn The T3B aircraft maintenance project at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, constructed by China Railway First Group Co., Ltd., was officially completed on Tuesday and is expected to enter full operation soon.
(2026-09-03). Ningxia exports over 3,300 live cattle to Uzbekistan in 2026. ecns.cn Ningxia has expanded exports of high-quality live cattle to Uzbekistan amid growing economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to Yinchuan Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Australia: Public sector doctors strike in Melbourne for first time in decades. wsws.org Doctors walked off the job in opposition to the state Labor government's attempts to inflict deeper real wage cuts and further entrench dire conditions in the sector.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills at least two, leaves three officers among wounded. geo.tv Police respond to a shooting authorities said involved multiple victims in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 2, 2026 in a still image from aerial video. — ReutersPolice say two injured cops are expected to survive.Say one officer was shot in leg, another underwent…
(2026-09-03). CNA SF Kaiser Nurses Protest AI, ICE, Palantir & Staffing Shortage Threatening Patients. indybay.org Kaiser nurses contract at Kaiser Norther California is expired on September 1 and they had rallies at over 25 hospitals including San Francisco. They talked about the staffing crisis and the use of AI to destroy nurse jobs. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir which is profiting from destroying jobs, ICE raids and concentration camps.
(2026-09-03). 50 year anniversary of Santa Cruz guitars in the Bay Area. indybay.org Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
(2026-09-03). Putin's new drone hunter ready to take on NATO? Russia flexes Bison drone killer system in Egypt. hindustantimes.com Russia is set to showcase its new Bison counter-drone system overseas for the first time at the Egypt International Airshow 2026. Developed to detect, track and destroy small, low-flying drones, Bison combines radar, electro-optical sensors and four 7.62mm machine guns for close-range defence. The system comes as Russia expands its counter-drone and robotic warfare capabilities amid rising NATO tensions.
(2026-09-03). US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV. aljazeera.com Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
(2026-09-03). Mongolian medical workers receive TCM training in Gansu. ecns.cn A group of medical workers from Mongolia's Govi-Altai Province began a 14-day training program in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday.
(2026-09-03). SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan. sanews.gov.za SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations. ⚪ "Major General Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations, following his failure to appear before the designated senior officer responsible for dealing with the expeditious disciplinary process," the SAPS said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ This was as the SAPS reiterated its commitment to accountability, discipline and professional conduct within…
(2026-09-03). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-03). Wondering How Nuts Trump's Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum. portside.org Wondering How Nuts Trump's Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum. |
(2026-09-03). Eto'o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino. aljazeera.com Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
(2026-09-03). Did Morocco Orchestrate the Ceuta Border Surge? Spain Says No Evidence. moderndiplomacy.eu Spain has found no evidence that Moroccan authorities planned or orchestrated the massive migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament. His comments come amid conflicting accounts over whether the unprecedented border crossing was a spontaneous migration event or a coordinated operation designed to overwhelm Spanish border …
(2026-09-03). Xi urges China, Egypt to jointly oppose unilateralism, acts of bullying. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Egypt to work together to oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying.
(2003-09-26). Preparing the left for Russia's future crisis. links.org.au 
Mikhail Lobanov outlines how radicals are organizing the infrastructure and consolidating the politics for tomorrow's left in Russia.
(2026-09-03). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-03). Philippine Police Arrest 11 Indigenous Rights Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Indigenous residents from Nueva Vizcaya province protest outside the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 13, 2026. | © 2026 Charles Edmon Perez/JNA Press/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-09-02). In Numbers: China's railways handle about 954 mln passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled approximately 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel surge this year, while freight transport remained stable and safe, the country's railway operator said.
(2026-09-03). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-03). Hey Americans! Escape Debt By Going To War With Iran! caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, war pundits have begun suggesting that the US could recruit sufficient troops for a ground invasion of Iran by offering young Americans debt forgiveness in exchange for enlisting. | I guess it was only a matter of time. | In an article titled " "Recruitment numbers are running below what…
(2026-09-03). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-03). Seven gourds growing in a courtyard evoke classic cartoon memories. ecns.cn A 75‚Äëyear‚Äëold man's waterside courtyard in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, has gone viral after seven lush green gourds grew on his trellis, reminding visitors of the classic Chinese animated series Calabash Brothers.
(2026-09-03). SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns. sanews.gov.za SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns | The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating Airlink's flypast over the DHL Stadium ahead of last weekend's international rugby fixture between the Springboks and the All Blacks. ⚪ The "Following various media discussions relating to the events of the past weekend, th…
(2026-09-03). Growing divisions at G20 finance ministers meeting. wsws.org The commitments on which the G20 was established—to promote global growth and enhance international cooperation—lie in tatters as conflicts within the global economy intensify.
(2026-09-03). Germany's capital is being transformed into a centre for arms production—and workers must pay the bill. wsws.org While hospitals and schools are falling into disrepair, 600 million euros are being cut from public transport, rents are skyrocketing, and social infrastructure is collapsing, billions are being poured into rearmament.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue.
(2026-09-03). Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports. sanews.gov.za Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports | The publication of the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports, enabling South African exporters to collaborate in pursuing international markets, will not benefit them unless they make full use of the regulation. ⚪ This is according to the Director of Export Development and Support at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Kwanele Mkhwanazi, who addressed a webinar on the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports co-hosted by the dtic and the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) on Monday. ⚪ The Block E…
(2026-09-03). Fascism-Forward: Into the shadows with Hindu Nationalism. mronline.org 
Fascism-forward nationalism, held patriotic by Hindutva, portends the imaginary of India as a Hindu Nation. In its pursuit, a "deeper state" has been established whose malevolent operations polarise and religionise the body politic.
(2026-09-03). Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny. aljazeera.com Niger's authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
(2026-09-03). Alexander Bahar, other historians of fascism and Ukrainian nationalism, join call to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Among those denouncing the sentencing is the German scholar Alexander Bahar, co-author of The Reichstag Fire – How History is Created.
(2026-09-03). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). The Postal Service's Destruction of Democracy. portside.org
(2026-09-03). Indigenous plants offer Ghanaians an alternative to costly Western medicine. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-03). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). 'Trump Strait': US president toys with renaming Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar. geo.tv
(2026-09-03). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/20: Jeremy Mack & Keane Chukwuneta The Billionaire-Backed Takeover of San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Türkiye. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-03). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). NATO Vs Russia begins? One claim puts Europe on Putin's radar: Why West will pay for its 'lies'. hindustantimes.com
(2026-09-03). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Canadian Prepper: Depopulation — Russia's New Plan. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-03). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). King Charles commends mediator Pakistan's efforts to ease US-Iran tensions. geo.tv
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/7: Union Democracy & Fighting Business Unionism & Concession Contracts: A WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). World Athletics, la roccaforte della russofobia mentre lo sport mondiale reintegra la Russia. strategic-culture.su Il CIO ha abbandonato le restrizioni contro russi e bielorussi e numerose federazioni stanno ripristinando bandiere, inni e piena partecipazione. World Athletics, massima istanza dell'atletica leggera, continua invece a praticare un'esclusione collettiva nata come scelta politica e fondata su un evidente doppio standard. | Segue nostro Quando, alla fine di febbraio e all'inizio di marzo del 2022, il Comitato Olimpico Internazionale e num…
(2026-09-03). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-03). Could El Niño Become the Strongest Ever Recorded? WMO Warns of Extreme Weather. moderndiplomacy.eu The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to intensify through 2027 and could become the strongest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The WMO says there is a near 100% probability that El Niño will persist through February 2027, driven by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. El Niño Could Reach Unprecedented Strength WMO …
(2026-09-03). Thursday 9/3: Vigil for Pierre: ICE Out. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | Castro Street & El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-09-03). Rare trio of cyclones churns across Pacific as powerful El Nino fuels storm activity. geo.tv This handout satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /GOES shows Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina over the Pacific Ocean on September 2, 2026, at 15: 30 UTC. — AFPThree cyclones are churning across the…
(2026-09-02). The Hormuz Trap: American Superiority and the Cost of Iranian Leverage. moderndiplomacy.eu On 31 August, two supertankers carrying Saudi crude were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of one another as they sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. Each carried about two million barrels, and no casualties were reported. The attacks were followed the next day by a new wave of American strikes on …
(2026-09-02). Egypt, China and the SCO: A New Era of Eurasian Connectivity. moderndiplomacy.eu With President Xi Jinping's anticipated visit to Egypt in late August and early September, coinciding with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek (August 30 — September 3) and the Chinese president's visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, several questions arise: How can Sino-Egyptian cooperation unfold within the framework of the SCO and the evolving …
(2026-09-02). Von der Leyen lancia il 21 ∞ pacchetto di sanzioni alla Russia: ma funzionano davvero? strategic-culture.su Energia, finanza e divieti d'ingresso ai veterani: Bruxelles rilancia, ma i dubbi sull'efficacia restano irrisolti. | Segue nostro La presidente della Commissione Europea Ursula von der Leyen ha presentato oggi, 9 giugno 2026, il ventunesimo pacchetto di sanzioni contro la Russia, colpendo settori chiave come l'energia, il sistema finanziario e introducendo il divieto d'ingresso nell'Unione Europea per i veterani di guerra russi. ´…