(2026-09-19). China's Middle East Security Strategy: Can Beijing Build a Regionally-Led Order? moderndiplomacy.eu President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo was not a protocol visit. It was a doctrine declaration. At a highly sensitive moment: an open war in Iran, threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp division within the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Beijing chose to present its vision for regional security from Egypt. …
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Yemens control of Bab al-Mandab deepens crisis in Israel
The rapid advance of Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) against Saudi-backed mercenaries along the country's Red Sea coast and the YAF's consolidation of its control over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait have heightened concerns in Israel about the ongoing crisis at the Port of Eilat, Israeli media reports say.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Yemens control of Bab al-Mandab deepens crisis in IsraelThe rapid advance of Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) against Saudi-backed mercenaries along the country's Red Sea coast and the YAF's consolidation of its control over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait have heightened concerns in Israel about the ongoing crisis at the Port of Eilat, Israeli media reports say.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-18). 8,953 Lebanese citizens killed, 30,643 injured in Israeli attacks on LebanonThe overall death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since October 8, 2023, has risen to 8,953 killed and 30,643 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry announced on Thursday evening, as Israeli attacks continue across several areas of southern Lebanon.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to resolve issues with neighbors through diplomacy
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to resolve differences with its neighbors through dialogue and mutual respect.
He warned that the United States and Israel are seeking to sow discord in the region to weaken the nations and plunder the resources.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). 200 nights, one resilient nation: Iranian people's epic in defense of homeland and Revolution
All these sacred spaces host Iranians from all walks of life every night who, carrying Iran's tricolor flag, photographs of their martyred Leader, and chanting "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to America," have created an enduring epic over the past 200 nights.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council after UN mission cites possible war crimes in IranThe United States has formally withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, one day after a UN fact-finding mission said there are "reasonable grounds" to believe US forces committed war crimes in two strikes on civilian sites in Iran.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Venezuelan protesters demand transparency over oil deal with USA new bilateral energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States has sparked reactions from popular organizations and trade unions in Caracas.
Demonstrators have gathered to demand transparency over the terms of the deal and express concerns about national sovereignty and workers' rights.
2026-09-19: Why they Aim to Delegitimize Ansarallah by Calling them 'Houthis'
With Yemen's Ansarallah in the headlines, why are so many media outlets so keen on referring to them as "Houthis" or "Houthi rebels," when their official name is Ansarallah, meaning the "Supporters of God"? Houthi is the tribal name of their leader, Sayed Abdul Malik Badrideen Al Houthi, yet the name has become the dominant way the movement is described, reducing an entire movement to one family and framing them as illegitimate rebels rather than an established political and military force controlling much of northern Yemen.
2026-09-18: Professor Jeffrey Sachs: The Iran War Will Break America
Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins me to discuss the Iran war, Donald Trump, and America's declining influence around the world. He explains why the United States needs to leave Iran, pursue direct diplomacy, and rethink its role in the Middle East. We also discuss Trump's trade war with Canada, America's growing debt, political corruption, and the power of the military-industrial complex. Finally, Professor Sachs reveals whether Trump is accelerating America's decline-and why his proposed $5,000 checks simply don't add up.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Venezuelan protesters demand transparency over oil deal with USA new bilateral energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States has sparked reactions from popular organizations and trade unions in Caracas.
Demonstrators have gathered to demand transparency over the terms of the deal and express concerns about national sovereignty and workers' rights.
(2026-09-19). minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation. al-monitor.com By Angelo AmanteROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Italy's defence minister on Friday called for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping amid concerns over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital waterway threatened by the widening Middle East conflict.The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have made rapid advances in recent weeks along the Red Sea coast, further complicating routes in a region that also includes the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had already dwindled because of the U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-09-19). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-19). US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com Sept 18 (Reuters) – More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.Defense Secretary PeteHegseth denied the report.
(2026-09-19). øQué dijo Macklemore sobre Palestina que provocó su salida de la gira de Ed Sheeran? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Si esas palabras me costaron el escenario, mientras devuelven la conversación a Palestina, entonces fue la gira más exitosa", asegura el rapero Macklemore. Sostiene que ni él ni Sheeran son las víctimas, pues al final del día "pueden volverse a casa con sus familias", sino que las verdaderas víctimas son "los palestinos", los más de 20 000 niños asesinados en Gaza.
(2026-09-19). Minrex: Costa Rica nunca ha notificado formalmente una ruptura de relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ha conocido hoy, 18 de septiembre, a través de medios de prensa, la sorprendente declaración realizada por el canciller de Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar Rivera, al diario Miami Herald, de que "se ha producido una ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas" con Cuba, lo cual nunca ha sido formalmente notificado por las autoridades de ese país al gobierno cubano.
(2026-09-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará gira por Rusia el 24 de septiembre. cubadebate.cu Con una función en el Teatro Mariinsky de San Petersburgo, el 24 de septiembre, el Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará una gira por Rusia, que comprenderá actuaciones en el Teatro Bolshoi de Moscú, y los teatros Pushkin, de Nizhni Nóvgorod, y Dimitri Shostakovich, de Samara. La función en el Mariinsky es parte de la programación del XII Foro Internacional de Culturas Unidas de San Petersburgo.
(2026-09-19). Banco Central de Cuba: øMás billetes significan más inflación? cubadebate.cu El Banco Central de Cuba explica las características de los nuevos billetes de 10 000 y 20 000 pesos y aclara las dudas sobre su relación con la inflación. øMás dinero en circulación significa un aumento de los precios? øPara qué sirve el dinero? øDe dónde sale? øPor qué hacen falta billetes de mayor denominación? øEl sector privado acapara el efectivo?
(2026-09-19). Reabre El Baturro en Las Tunas bajo gestión cooperada entre Palmares y Restobar Fortuna. cubadebate.cu La emblemática taberna-bar de tapas El Baturro incorporó una nueva imagen, coctelería, picadera y una mesa de billar, con servicios respaldados por paneles solares. La reapertura forma parte de las oportunidades de cooperación impulsadas por Palmares en el sector turístico.
(2026-09-19). Cuba vence 3-0 a Dominicana y discutirá hoy su clasificación olímpica a Los àÅngeles 2028 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará a Canadá por un boleto a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras vencer este viernes a República Dominicana en las semifinales del Clasificatorio Olímpico NORCECA. Cuba se impuso 3-0 en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, Canadá, y avanzó a la final de hoy sábado frente al equipo anfitrión, programada para las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-09-19). De Pepe Sánchez a nuestros días: la historia viva del bolero. cubadebate.cu Desde sus raíces en Cuba y el Caribe, el bolero se convirtió en una de las expresiones más universales de la música y la poesía latinoamericanas. Este artículo propone una mirada a su historia, sus transformaciones y su vigencia, de Pepe Sánchez a las nuevas generaciones. Nuestra historia cultural, esa que intentan ocultarnos, está allí.
(2026-09-19). ACNU convoca a participar en edición de su revista dedicada al centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) convoca a sus socios, colaboradores y público en general, residente en Cuba o en el exterior, a participar en la edición del año 2026 de la Revista ACNU dedicada al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. Se aceptarán todas las contribuciones hasta las 12.00 a.m. del 24 de octubre de 2026.
(2026-09-19). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-19). In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living. aljazeera.com In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
(2026-09-19). Israeli fire kills three more Palestinians in latest Gaza ceasefire violations. tribune.com.pk 
Three Palestinians, including the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, were killed by Israeli army fire in the enclave on Saturday, as Tel Aviv continues its violations of a truce in place since October 2025, a medical source said. | Basir al-Bursh was killed in a strike targeting him in the al-Zahra neighbourhood west of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, the source told Anadolu. | Another Palestinian was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Shujaiya neighbourhood east of Gaza City, the source added. | Read: UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of w…
(2026-09-19). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-19). NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel? aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.
(2026-09-19). Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
(2026-09-19). Delcy Rodríguez Grants High-Level Access to Controversial Human Rights Watch Delegation. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez received a senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) delegation at Miraflores Palace. She granted the US-based organization renewed high-level access and visibility, despite decades of questioning its independence, financing, and political role by Chavista officials, Global South governments, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, and international human rights advocates. The …
(2026-09-19). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Aramco curbs Europe crude exports to support Asia supplies. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia is sending about 60 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz to Oman's Sohar port this month and next, Reuters reported.
(2026-09-19). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-19). Aberdeen hydrogen bus fleet sold for just 6% of original public investment. wattsupwiththat.com Last year, I reported how all of these buses had been mothballed because of a lack of hydrogen supply in Aberdeen.
| Presumably the eco-nutters thought it came out of thin air!
(2026-09-19). US warns allies of weapons delivery delays due to stocks depleted by Iran war: Bloomberg. tribune.com.pk 
The US has warned its allies to expect delays of up to five years in deliveries of key weapons as Washington works to replenish munitions stocks depleted during its war with Iran, Bloomberg reported Friday. | Several European countries are facing delays in receiving missile and air defence systems, while Germany has asked Washington to accelerate deliveries of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers. However, shortages of the weapons mean Raytheon, a unit of the RTX Corp., may not be able to fulfil the order within five years, according to the report. | The shortages are also affecting Ukraine, which has…
(2026-09-19). Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Young people consistently cite affordability and health care among the issues that shape their political views and voting decisions. But where do health care and civic engagement overlap in their day to day lives? | That's the question The nonpartisan organization fou…
(2026-09-19). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-19). In Numbers: China-Laos Railway Sees Strong Growth in Trade Value. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-19). US lifts sanctions on Eritrea 'to advance US regional interests' in Red Sea. aljazeera.com The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.
(2026-09-19). PML-N nominee Najeeb Naqi Khan submits papers for AJK president. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan on Saturday formally submitted his nomination papers for the office of president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), setting the stage for the September 24 presidential election. The AJK Assembly is the electoral college for presidential elections. | The completion of the presidential election will fill the remaining major constitutional office following the recent formation of the new government and the election of the prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker. | The presidential election will complete the formal process of constituting t…
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-19). Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know. aljazeera.com Police examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.
(2026-09-19). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-19). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon's latest UFO files reveal details on secretive military research programme. geo.tv An unidentified object captured in the Middle East in May 2022 is seen in this still image taken from a video, as part of a series of documents of unidentified aerial phenomenon released by the US Defence Department on May 8, 2026. The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of…
(2026-09-19). Assange Returns To Public Commentary, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his rem…
(2026-09-19). Call to help prevent weather-related incidents. sanews.gov.za Call to help prevent weather-related incidents | The City of Johannesburg has urged communities to work together to prevent weather-related incidents this Spring. ⚪ Spring is considered the rainy season in the province. ⚪ "As the Spring rains return, I ask every resident to look after the places we call home. ⚪ "Every effort made by you to sweep and remove debris away from drains, report blockages, leaks and fallen trees or participate in neighbourhood cleanups, including helping people in distress, are little actions with a huge impact on keeping our city clean and safe. ⚪ "Let's keep Johannesburg flowing in…
(2026-09-19). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-19). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). Inam Butt set to return after two-month doping ban. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-wrestler and administrator Mohammad Inam Butt has completed a two-month suspension imposed over an anti-doping violation and has been cleared to resume wrestling activities, paving the way for him to represent Pakistan at the Asian Games as a coach. | According to documents and sources familiar with the case Inam's suspension was effective from July 19 to September 18 and he has now been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) and international wrestling authorities that he is eligible to return to his wrestling duty. | The development comes at a cost, however, with Inam's silver meda…
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Dar underscores need for uninterrupted energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday underscored the need for uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. | According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the two foreign ministers discussed the latest regional developments. | "FM Dar stressed the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe and expeditious passage of ships, particularly given their implications for developing countries and global supply chains," it said. | According to MoFA, he also under…
(2026-09-19). Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano will join his team directly in Indonesia after a visa delay kept him away from the squad's training camp in Islamabad ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. | The former Peru international and Newcastle United player was unable to obtain a Pakistani visa in time after applying under the wrong category, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) spokesman told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | "He had applied himself for Pakistan visa but had applied for a wrong category and when we came to know we reapplied but you know delays come," the spokesman said. | The spokesman said Solano would…
(2026-09-19). How Netanyahu is leveraging Houthi threat in secret Saudi normalization push. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to capitalize on Riyadh's need for intelligence assistance to make normalization headway ahead of the October elections.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-19). Mustafa Kamal says 18th Amendment created 'four countries' instead of empowering provinces. tribune.com.pk 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said the 18th Amendment had created "four new countries" within Pakistan, rather than empowering the four provinces. | "I say again and again that this 18th Amendment has not given power to four provinces, but has made four countries. This 18th Amendment has made four new countries," Kamal said while speaking at a press conference at the MQM headquarters in Bahadurabad, Karachi. | Lamenting the impact of the 18th Amendment, Kamal said that it had "completely liberated" Sindh, questioning why the Pakistan Peoples Part…
(2026-09-19). What's behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment? aljazeera.com Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
(2026-09-19). Trump lists 25 'top achievements' as midterms loom. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026. — ReutersIran war hurt Trump's public approval ratings.Rising fuel prices affected Republican prospects.Republicans…
(2026-09-19). First home buyers play stamp duty postcode lottery. independentaustralia.net 
First home buyer's stamp duty can vary from $0 to $40,000 depending on their Australian postcode.
(2026-09-19). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-19). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-19). EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting. aljazeera.com The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
(2026-09-19). Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound. al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, Sept 18 (Reuters) – At least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.Five police officers were among the dead after the vehicle smashed into the outer wall and gunmen who accompanied it opened fire in the city of Kohat, provincial police chief Zulfikar Hameed said.
(2026-09-19). Farooq smashes record 14 sixes in President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Mohammad Farooq rewrote the record books with a blistering 163 off 99 balls, including a record 14 sixes, as the second round of Pakistan's President's Trophy Grade-I began with a flood of runs on Friday. | Farooq reached his century in just 67 balls, combining 11 fours with his record haul of sixes to surpass Majid Khan's mark for the most sixes by a Pakistan batter in a first-class innings. | His assault set the platform for Markhor IT Solutions, who closed on 476-4 against Khan Research Laboratories at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. | Farooq's departure did little to slow MIT, with Atiq-ur…
(2026-09-19). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-19). Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for. aljazeera.com From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
(2026-09-19). Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism. sanews.gov.za Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism | By William Baloyi ⚪ September marks the end of winter in South Africa, and as temperatures rise, our thoughts inevitably drift to a weekend getaway or year-end holiday plans. It is also Tourism Month, a period that invites us to celebrate the beauty, diversity and experiences that make our country a destination worth exploring. ⚪ Our country boasts some of the most iconic experiences and adventures, many of which are often only a stone's throw away. ⚪ From the golden hues of a safari across the vast landscapes of the Kruger National Park…
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-19). Iraq sees September 30 end of coalition military mission as step toward sovereignty, bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq said on Friday that the September 30 end of the military mission of the US-led international coalition against ISIS (Daesh) will pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition member states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests. | Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the date represented a "sovereign milestone" for the Iraqi state based on official understandings and commitments. | He said it would pave the way for Iraq's relations with coalition countries to transition to bilateral ties based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual int…
(2026-09-19). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-19). You Love To See It: The Kids Are AI-Right. levernews.com Good things are happening! Big Tech gets schooled, civil rights report for duty, a fossil fuel revival hits the brakes, and The Lever sits down with a teen titan of First Amendment rights. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | No…
(2026-09-19). The War That Survived Its Enemy. moderndiplomacy.eu Twenty-five years after September 11, the Twin Towers are gone from New York's skyline, Osama bin Laden has been dead for more than fifteen years, and American troops have been out of Afghanistan since 2021. Yet the war that began that morning has not entirely ended. Its most durable legacy is not a battlefield, a …
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Barefoot and terrified, Yemenis flee the Houthi advance. al-monitor.com AL-BIREEN CAMP, Yemen, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When a terrifying bombardment erupted around their camp in Yemen this week as a long-paused civil war reignited, Rawya Hassan and her family fled for their lives, barefoot and leaving their animals and other belongings behind.The family had already been forced from their village by war years earlier and now had to escape the fighting again, joining 115,000 people who aid agencies say are on the move after a rapid advance by the Houthi group.
(2026-09-19). Israel seeks 'compensation' from US following Saudi F-35 deal: Report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel planned to ask for US additional defence capabilities as "compensation" after Washington agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media. | Tel Aviv will seek to purchase weapons systems that US President Donald Trump's administration had previously declined to approve, Israeli news website Walla reported on Friday. | Israel's military focus extends beyond advanced fighter jets and next-generation stealth aircraft to space-based weapons and the development and production of interceptor aircraft, the outlet said. | Weapons to be demanded by Israeli officials also include "bun…
(2026-09-19). LIVE: Brighton vs Arsenal — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow live updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, ahead of our text commentary stream coverage.
(2026-09-19). New Study: 'Global Drought Shows No Detectable Recent Acceleration Under Climate Warming'. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists who prefer to advance the narrative that human activity is driving warming, and climate warming accelerates global drought, have historically used negligent statistical methods to "artificially inflate" drying trends six-fold.
(2026-09-19). George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness. portside.org George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness |
(2026-09-19). Putin says Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, ready to restore relations. tribune.com.pk 
Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and is ready to restore relations and cooperate with its European neighbours, said President Vladimir Putin. | Speaking at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Friday, Putin accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia and said they were using the conflict in Ukraine and the alleged Russian threat to justify their policies. | "I want to state once again: Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or European countries," he said. "There are simply no grounds for this whatsoever. We are ready for cooperation and for restorin…
(2026-09-19). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-19). Der Preis fàºr Arroganz. Fàºr die Einfàºhrung einer Preisobergrenze fàºr Kraftstoff wird Deutschland ‚Ǩ2,5 Milliarden ausgeben. strategic-culture.su Seit Beginn des Konflikts in der Ukraine befindet sich der deutsche Kraftstoffmarkt in einem Zustand permanenter Anspannung. Am 21. Februar 2022 konnten deutsche Autofahrer ihre Fahrzeuge noch fàºr ‚Ǩ1,66 pro Liter betanken. Als sich im Mai 2022 die Spirale aus westlichen Sanktionen und russischen Gegensanktionen immer weiter drehte, stiegen die Preise an deutschen Tankstellen auf bis zu ‚Ǩ2,40 pro Liter. | Fàºr viele Bàºrger, die von Gehalt zu Gehalt leben, lag dies jenseits ihrer finanziellen Mà∂glichkeiten. Wer die Mà∂glichkeit hatte, auf das Auto zu…
(2026-09-19). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-19). The small-business cyber gap: Why attackers go for the under-resourced first. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). Bob Veldhof targets Pakistan hockey revival. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Bob Veldhof has said that rebuilding the national team is his passion and he wants the country to return to the top of the world hockey within two to three years, insisting that becoming head coach was never his primary objective. | "And it's not my goal to be head coach; I am there because we need to bring Pakistan back to the top in two to three years," Bob told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | The Dutch coach will not accompany Pakistan during the Asian Games, with Herman Kruis set to act as head coach in his absence. Bob's name had initially been included in the squad's lis…
(2026-09-19). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-19). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-19). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-19). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-19). Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026 |
(2026-09-19). Lebanon charges 5 in alleged Hezbollah operation to train Assad loyalists. al-monitor.com A Lebanese military court has charged the five, including an Assad-era Syrian officer and Hezbollah members, with running a cross-border security network planning attacks in Syria's coastal region.
(2026-09-19). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-19). NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message. aljazeera.com Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.
(2026-09-19). Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House in latest clash with media. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/File
(2026-09-19). Another Big Step In The Removal Of Destructive "Climate" Regulations. wattsupwiththat.com I can't even think of what the environmental groups are going to say to the arguments about infeasibility of CCS. There really is no functional economic demonstration of this technology at scale, even today, and there likely never will be. So have at it!
(2026-09-19). UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
The UN Security Council condemned attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure that injured civilians, among them women and children. | Council members noted that their August 7 statement condemned Houthi missile attacks on the kingdom and assaults on commercial vessels. They reiterated their condemnation of attacks and threats against shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, stressing the importance of safeguarding vessels and their crews. | The council demanded that the Houthis "immediately cease their military escalation" and attacks affecting ci…
(2026-09-19). Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria. al-monitor.com Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of fans welcomed the 57-year-old, known mononymously as Assala, at a venue in the Syrian capital where she bowed and opened the show with songs hailing the Syrian people.
(2026-09-19). Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan's Kohat. aljazeera.com Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing…
(2026-09-19). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-19). US secures Greenland security deal, puts its military might at centre of Arctic pact. geo.tv Royal Danish Navy Knud Rasmussen-class patrol craft HDMS Lauge Koch coming into Nuuk, Greenland – May 30, 2023.— AFP Trump says sensitive investments by foes to require written approval.Danish PM's office says accord expected to be signed next week.Deal falls short of Trump's…
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-19). Samar Jafri dedicates new track 'Phir Mileinge Hum' to his younger self. tribune.com.pk 
Singer and actor Samar Jafri released a new single, Phir Mileinge Hum, dedicated to his younger self. Announcing the song on Instagram with a childhood photo of himself holding a toy guitar, Jafri wrote that the track was "for the baby Samar". | In the caption, Jafri reflected on how people often lived up to others' expectations and lost sight of who they were. "I wish I could return to being the carefree child whose biggest worry was getting to school on time," he wrote, urging fans to stay grateful and keep their inner child alive. | View this post on Instagram | Lyrically, the track is a ballad of heartbrea…
(2026-09-19). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-19). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-19). UN chief US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly. | The US State Department said Thursday it was refusing to grant visas to Abbas and other Palestinian officials for next week's assembly. Only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). Coming events: departure for St Petersburg 22 September. gilbertdoctorow.com This is to inform the community that I will be spending 2 — 3 weeks in Russia as from Tuesday, 22 September. I will be following up the Duma elections and watching closely what changes may come in Russian conduct of the war. With victory at the polls behind it, as now seems likely, will …
(2026-09-19). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to withdraw Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Tuesday urged current Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, while calling on the Japanese government to adhere to the one-China policy.
(2026-09-19). Africa's Green Revolution threatens traditional foods. aljazeera.com The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.
(2026-09-19). Costly overhaul fuels fears for street kiosks. al-monitor.com Cairo's omnipresent street kiosks, where commuters grab cigarettes, children buy sweets, and residents stop for cold drinks or phone credit, are set for a makeover that some fear could price many small operators out of business. | Authorities in the Egyptian capital this week launched a scheme to standardise thousands of licensed kiosks, giving existing operators three months to adopt a unified design costing between 50,000 and 60,000 Egyptian pounds ($1,000-$1,200), a hefty sum for many small business owners.
(2026-09-19). Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-19). Fantasy Climate Models Effectively Denied Energy to the Poor: The White House Just Set the Stage for Change. wattsupwiththat.com Leaders in victimized countries can either cling to a debunked climate agenda or rewrite energy laws to prioritize their own citizens. Choosing the former would disregard the millions suffering in poverty.
(2026-09-19). From Climate Ambition to Climate Delivery: Why Oman Matters. unitedworldint.com 
From Muscat / Oman Climate change is no longer only an environmental challenge; it is reshaping energy security, economic priorities and geopolitics. For the Middle East, rising temperatures, water scarcity and growing electricity demand are making the energy transition unavoidable. Oman stands out because it combines abundant solar and wind resources with strategic ports, vast …
(2026-09-19). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-19). Kingsmen storm into CPL final as Powell powers stunning chase. tribune.com.pk 
Rovman Powell produced a blistering late assault as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 on Friday and book a place in the Caribbean Premier League final. | Shimron Hetmyer's magnificent unbeaten 102 from 45 balls, featuring eight sixes, appeared to have put Guyana in control after they posted 206 for seven. But a succession of crucial partnerships and Powell's explosive finish carried the Kingsmen home with two balls to spare. | The result completed a remarkable turnaround for the Kingsmen, who are playing their first CPL season, while ending the campa…
(2026-09-19). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-19). Trump says US has 'permanent control' of Greenland security: Does it? aljazeera.com New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump's previously stated goal of US 'ownership' of the island.
(2026-09-19). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2026 – Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD26) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-19). As Iran regime marks 200 days of war, is it also preparing for dissent? al-monitor.com Seven months into the war with the US, Iranian authorities staged a pro-government mobilization in Tehran, combining patriotic spectacle with a carefully calibrated demonstration aimed for domestic internal security capacity.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
(2026-09-19). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-19). AI's Power Bill Is About to Become a Geopolitical Story, Not Just a Utility One. moderndiplomacy.eu This summer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concluded that restarting Three Mile Island's Unit 1 — the plant synonymous with nuclear disaster since 1979 — would have no significant environmental impact. Constellation Energy now expects the renamed Crane Clean Energy Center to generate power again in late 2027, under a 20-year, $16 billion agreement it signed …
(2026-09-19). Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly. ecns.cn Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies to develop local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities, according to the China-Global South Project, an international media outlet.
(2026-09-19). Occupy, Fifteen Years Later. portside.org Occupy, Fifteen Years Later |
(2026-09-19). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-19). Trump 'settled for less' with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal. aljazeera.com The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
(2026-09-19). Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn't like from the White House? aljazeera.com The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
(2026-09-19). Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages. al-monitor.com In her bakery, Hoda Kiwan impatiently awaits flour and fuel, which have become scarce in southern Syria's Sweida, the Druze-majority city still outside Damascus' control. | "I am suffering from a shortage of gas and flour, especially after the road was cut off, but there is nothing I can do," the 59-year old said, her hair wrapped in the Druze white headscarf as she prepares potato pastries.
(2026-09-19). East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones. aljazeera.com 101 East meets innovators across East Asia using digital technology to transform how we grieve those we love.
(2026-09-19). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-19). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 2nd Congressional District race. whyy.org Two challengers — Democrat Zack Mullock and independent candidate Ramon Mora Jr. — aim to block a fifth term for Republican Jeff Van Drew. | From left to right: U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, represents New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. He faces two challengers: Democrat Zack Mullock and Independent Ramon Mora Jr.
(2026-09-19). What AI Can and Cannot Do in Biosecurity. portside.org What AI Can and Cannot Do in Biosecurity |
(2026-09-19). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-19). Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications. sanews.gov.za Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications | The Western Cape Government has opened applications for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, calling on municipalities, tourism organisations and tourism businesses to submit projects aimed at expanding the province's attractions, strengthening tourism products, and creating jobs. | The Tourism Growth Fund (TGF) is administered by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and provides co-funded grants for high-impact tourism infrastructure, product and business development projects across the province during the 2026/27 fin…
(2026-09-19). Death toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attack, AFP reports. al-monitor.com Sept 19 (Reuters) – The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported onSaturday, citing a police official.The attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into the police facility on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque, officials said. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)…
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-19). 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in NE China. ecns.cn A bell tolled at the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang on Friday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
(2026-09-19). Life insurance in Australia: How a broker finds you better cover than find yourself. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). Syria's Shibani visits Latakia airport to review Russia deal progress: What to know. al-monitor.com Syria is seeking to ensure that the August deal to turn Russian facilities in the country into joint training centers is implemented.
(2026-09-19). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where timeless legacy and urban resilience thrive as one. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan is set to unfold. This four-day dialogue unites global city leaders in Wuhan, a dynamic, culturally profound city on the Yangtze River. Come and discover Wuhan's stunning scenery.
(2026-09-19). AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. portside.org AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. |
(2026-09-19). Bolivia: Experts Warn of Risks in Proposed IMF Agreement. orinocotribune.com Economic analysts warned that Bolivia could face severe conditions to secure the proposed $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reportedly include eliminating fuel, electricity, and gas subsidies, as well as lifting price controls on basic food products. Days earlier, President Rodrigo Paz's right-wing government sent the Bolivian Legislative Assembly a memorandum …
(2026-09-19). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-19). Trump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another year. geo.tv
(2026-09-19). Comicomment | Playing the victim: Japan's political show over WWII monument. ecns.cn
(2026-09-19). Rules for thee, warbots for me: How Washington deploys combat AI while blocking 'killer robot' bans. ecns.cn
(2026-09-19). AI-generated false intelligence nearly triggered US operation against Chinese ship: report. geo.tv
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga — preview, team news, prediction. aljazeera.com Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.
(2026-09-19). La nuova ricchezza di Reform consentirà al partito di insediarsi al governo o allontanerà gli elettori in massa? strategic-culture.su Il fondo elettorale da 100 milioni di dollari di Farage in criptovalute: un calice avvelenato o una mossa geniale? Il partito "della classe operaia" di Reform è ora finanziato da miliardari poco raccomandabili. | Segue nostro Avete notato qualcosa riguardo a Nigel Farage? àà sempre pronto a dimettersi o a minacciare di farlo. Si tratta di uno stratagemma che gli è riuscito piuttosto bene negli ultimi 25 anni circa, poiché in realt…
(2026-09-18). Headlines for September 18, 2026. democracynow.org U.N. Fact-Finding Mission Finds Evidence U.S. Committed War Crimes in Iran, Iran Strikes More Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Dismisses Soaring Gas Prices, Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis Grows as Houthis Battle Saudi-Backed Forces, "Drop the Genocide 20": Progressives Target Biden Admin Officials Who Aided Israel's Assault on Gaza, Russia Bombs Civilian Sites as Ukraine Continues Drone Attacks on Russian Oil Facilities, Congress Approves New Sanctions on Russia and Iran, White House Withdraws Nomination of Lance Schroyer to Lead ICE, ICE Is Heavily Redacting Documents Needed to Prove Immig…
(2026-09-18). Yemenis Seek to Present a New Image of Themselves to the Region. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran The recent advances and victories achieved by Yemen's Ansarullah forces along the country's western coast have come as a major and unexpected development for all sides and observers following the strategic shifts currently unfolding in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. These developments could have far-reaching and …
(2026-09-18). Trump Says He Has a "Big Decision" to Make: Whether to "Annihilate" Iran. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is weighing whether or not to "annihilate" Iran in a renewed effort to end the illegal 201-day US-Israeli war of choice, musings that came on the heels of a report by United Nations experts who said the United States likely committed war crimes during earlier attacks on the Middle East nation. "I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and… |
(2026-09-18). A Predatory State: Excavating the Architecture of Zionist Depravity. mronline.org 
The Report makes clear that sexualized violence is not an episodic add-on to occupation and genocide. Rather, it is a foundational, legalized aspect of the Zionist project.
(2026-09-18). The BRICS and Israel Amid Genocide: When Trade Contradicts Condemnation. orinocotribune.com By Eric Toussaint -Sep 16, 2026 In the face of the genocide in Gaza, the BRICS claim to defend international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. Yet their actions largely contradict their statements. Whilst their 18th summit in New Delhi condemns famine, forced displacement and attacks on civilians without even naming Israel as …
(2026-09-18). Yes, Pink, Supporting Genocide Should Be Lonely. popularresistance.org By now you probably know what's happened to the musician Macklemore. The short rundown is: He was on a massive tour, opening for Ed Sheeran, and the decision was made to pull him from the tour because he's outspoken about supporting the Palestinian people during his performances. (One of his most popular songs is Hind's Hall about Hind Rajab, one of thousands of children intentionally murdered by Israel.) Apparently Sheeran was pressured into canceling Macklemore by Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots football team and the stadium where Sheeran and Macklemore were going to perform.
(2026-09-18). Ed Sheeran Just Learnt: Being Pimped By The Billionaires For Genocide Is A Bad Look. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack It is hard not to be excited at the very public shaming of a major celebrity, pop star Ed Sheeran, over his agreement to remove a friend and support act, Macklemore, from his current US tour. During his set, Macklemore spoke out eloquently against Israel's genocide in Gaza. This feels like a …
(2026-09-18). Rubio Wants To Defeat Socialism In Nicaragua, Not Restore 'Democracy'. scheerpost.com John Perry, Popular Resistance. After Venezuela and Cuba, will the Trump administration turn its spotlight onto Nicaragua? Secretary of State Rubio has just finished a tour of three Latin American countries now allied with Trump — Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — and was asked about US policy towards Cuba and Nicaragua, and what he would do "to …
(2026-09-18). El ventilador Cerimedo (Tercera Parte). cubadebate.cu Fernando Cerimedo, operador digital argentino detenido en Bolivia, aparece vinculado a redes de manipulación política en Perú y Chile, especialmente alrededor de Keiko Fujimori y José Antonio Kast. Se describe una trama de financiamiento, uso de bots y campañas de desinformación para favorecer al fujimorismo, junto con coincidencias en eventos y asesores que lo conectan con la presidenta peruana. En Chile, se detalla su rol en la campaña del Rechazo y sus nexos con figuras cercanas al gobierno de Kast.
(2026-09-18). Fernández de Cossío con PBS: Cuba no acepta amenazas de Trump y mantiene abierta la puerta al diálogo. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, abordó en una entrevista con PBS NewsHour las tensiones entre La Habana y Washington, las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump y las posibilidades de una salida diplomática.
(2026-09-18). Democracy Now! 2026-09-18 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 18, 2026; "Inequality Emergency": Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza; "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers": Rhiannon Giddens on New Album, AI, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore & Trump; "We Are the 99%": 15 Years Later, Occupy Wall Street's Impact Is Still Being Felt | Headlines for September 18, 2026; "Inequality Emergency": Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza; "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers": Rhiannon Giddens on New Album, AI, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore & Trump; R…
(2026-09-18). "Inequality Emergency" : Ahead of U.N. General Assembly, Oxfam Urges Action on Climate, AI & Gaza. democracynow.org 
As world leaders prepare to head to New York for the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, Democracy Now! speaks with Amitabh Behar, executive director of Oxfam International. "We live in a very different world from 1945," when the U.N. was formed, says Behar. "You cannot continue with the veto power." And with António Guterres soon stepping down, Behar stresses that the United Nations' next secretary-general must be a woman — "a fundamental shift we need to make." | He also argues that while the world is "torn apart" by inequality, "there are real possibilities of change." Behar cites the G20's…
(2026-09-18). Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide. al-monitor.com Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politic…
(2026-09-18). Venezuela Restores Access to Several Far-Right Media Outlets, Reinforces Due Process Protections. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has instructed internet service providers to restore access to various national and international digital media outlets, including several far-right portals reported by Chavista analysts to be supporting and amplifying Washington's regime-change operations against the Bolivarian government. CONATEL announced the measure in an official statement this Thursday, September 17. Internet …
(2026-09-18). US Court to Review Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores' Pretrial Release Request on October 8 (+CODEPINK). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The scheduling order,
(2026-09-18). Chronicle of an Economic Siege: US Deployment in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 14, 2026 | With this instalment, we conclude this series titled " Reviewing all the aggression by agents, both external and internal, state or corporate, as well as the methods employed to economically asphyxiate Venezuela since Chavismo assumed power, has allowed us to determine that…
(2026-09-18). Asia drives global coffee consumption growth as China market expands. ecns.cn Asia is becoming a major driver of global coffee consumption growth, with China emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, experts said at the China Tropical Crops Industry Conference held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-09-18). Man arrested over alleged bestiality. tribune.com.pk 
Abdul Salam | Police have arrested a man and registered a case over the alleged sexual abuse of a donkey in Bhader village within the jurisdiction of Kakarali police station, police said. | As per the first information report (FIR), the donkey's owner had lent the animal to the suspect, identified as Shahadat Ali, on the pretext of bringing fodder. The suspect allegedly took the donkey to nearby fields, where the owner claimed to have caught him in the act. | Police registered a case on the complaint of the animal's owner and arrested the suspect. | Kakarali SHO Abdul Rehman Dogar said the suspect was a reside…
(2026-09-18). US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Hormuz payments. al-monitor.com The US government says the exchange was used to channel payments from an Iranian maritime-insurance scheme to the regime.
(2026-09-18). Ukraine conflict to be decided on the battlefield — Mearsheimer. infobrics.org Respected American author does not believe in a diplomatic solution.
(2026-09-18). Riyadh phones Tel Aviv: From petro-power to palace panic. mronline.org 
For decades, the Saudi state cultivated the mythology of sovereignty while constructing one of the most elaborate systems of strategic dependency in modern history.
(2026-09-18). First Principles for a New Progressive Foreign Policy. fpif.org A new wave of progressive, left-wing, and socialist candidates and elected officials face an enormous challenge in articulating a foreign policy for the future. Here's a start.
(2026-09-18). Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US 'permanent control' over Greenland. aljazeera.com Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a US defence pact next week, pending approval from both parliaments.
(2026-09-18). The Way we Interact with Different Types of Marine Infrastructure. thecanary.co 
Included in this category are undersea pipelines, platforms and cables. They are all in their own way vital to offshore activities in the delivery of oil, gas, energy and telecommunications. Because the majority of the constructions are well below the water, we don't always appreciate the work being done by these structures, helping in the […] | By
(2026-09-18). ICE Agents Violently Attack Texas Teens On Their Way To Enlist As Marines. newsone.com 
(2026-09-18). North Korea warns of 'more offensive' response to US-led military drills. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong on Friday warned of a stronger response to United States-led multinational military exercises in the Asia-Pacific, saying Pyongyang would continue strengthening its nuclear deterrence. | Kim, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior ruling Workers' Party official, accused Washington of being the "main source" of worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and across the region, according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). | She singled out Pacific Vanguard 2026, a multinational naval exercise near Guam involving the US, South Ko…
(2026-09-18). Voters oust Delaware incumbent who was recorded offering potential primary opponent a $76K job if he didn't run. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Dave Tackett said he lost count of the number of voters who applauded him on Incumbent Mike Kozikowski had made the job offer, which included an annual salary of $76,000, during a June 24 meeting that Tackett had secretly recorded. | By state law, however, Tackett could not take a county…
(2026-09-18). Italian aircraft hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
An Italian aircraft was hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced Friday. | Crosetto noted that he followed the situation at Saudi Arabia's Ta'if air base, "which was the target of several attacks and where Italian personnel are present as part of Operation Inherent Resolve," according to ANSA news agency. | He reaffirmed that no Italian military personnel were involved. | Read: Yemeni army says 30 Houthis killed in clashes west of Taiz | "During the attack, an Italian F-2000 aircraft was hit. It was inside the base, in a remote area. There is no other damage to veh…
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending. aljazeera.com Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.
(2026-09-18). Where to Find East African-Style Barbecue with Kenyan Flatbread This Weekend. lataco.com Black tiger shrimp, rosemary lamb, and steak on stick from a cookbook author who celebrates her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage through cooking.
(2026-09-18). South Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com By Heejin Kim and Joyce LeeSEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region.South Korea has maintained a naval presence off the coast of Somalia in an anti-piracy mission, while resisting calls from US President Donald Trump to play a more active military role in supporting Washington over the war in Iran.
(2026-09-18). Samen der Zwietracht. Warum verbreitet die englische Presse Làºgen àºber Deutschland? strategic-culture.su In Deutschland gibt es eine geheime Einheit des Verteidigungsministeriums. Sie nennen sich selbst ‚ÄûSonderstab Ukraine" und liefern mit Tricks auf verkàºrztem Entscheidungsweg Waffen an die Ukraine. Mit dieser sensationellen Information trat die britische Zeitung ‚ÄûFinancial Times" an die àñffentlichkeit. | Ihren Informationen zufolge arbeitet in einem besonders gesicherten Flàºgel des Bundesverteidigungsministeriums eine geheime Arbeitsgruppe zur Unterstàºtzung der Ukraine. Die Geheimhaltungsstufe dieser Einheit sei extrem hoch. Einige im Verteidigungsmin…
(2026-09-18). Chinese, Ethiopian Companies Sign Deals Worth 330 Mln USD. infobrics.org China launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" Ethiopia Session in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, as part of its effort to encourage and expand exports of Ethiopian products to the Chinese market…
(2026-09-18). Microsoft and OpenAI Workers Worry About 'Largest Theft of Labor' in History. portside.org Microsoft and OpenAI Workers Worry About 'Largest Theft of Labor' in History |
(2026-09-18). October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote. al-monitor.com Sharon Sharabi shot into the limelight in Israel after the Hamas attack of…
(2026-09-18). Mutual Hedging, Not Mutual Defense. fpif.org When former Biden administration official Ely Ratner last year proposed a binding, NATO-style "Pacific Defense Pact" with an integrated command structure among the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, he delivered an accidental indictment of a central weakness in Washington's Asia strategy. Whether Ratner's proposal is politically feasible or not is beside the point. …
(2026-09-18). Tidbits-Sept. 17: Reader Comments: Supremes Rebuff Trump on Mail Voting; What Kind of Candidates Dems Run in Future; Reader Offers Advice to Rural Alaska Minimum Wage Fight; Resource for Fair, Free Elections; Special Event in Honor of the UN Charter. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 17: Reader Comments: Supremes Rebuff Trump on Mail Voting; What Kind of Candidates Dems Run in Future; Reader Offers Advice to Rural Alaska Minimum Wage Fight; Resource for Fair, Free Elections; Special Event in Honor of the UN Charter |
(2026-09-18). Phone use during teaching banned. tribune.com.pk 
The School Education Department has taken strict notice of teachers using mobile phones while teaching. | The use of mobile phones during the teaching process has been prohibited. According to the Education Department, the use of mobile phones disrupts the educational process, however, usage will be permitted in cases of genuine official necessity or emergencies. | The Education Department has directed school heads to ensure strict compliance with these instructions, and the teaching process will be closely monitored.
(2026-09-18). NHFC urged to drive innovation in housing finance. sanews.gov.za NHFC urged to drive innovation in housing finance | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has identified innovation in housing finance, integrated human settlements, and stronger partnerships as three key priorities for the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) as it enters the next phase of South Africa's housing journey. | Delivering a keynote address at the NHFC's 30th anniversary summit in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Friday, Simelane said the corporation has a critical role to play in accelerating access to affordable housing, amid continued demand and economic pressures facing households. | "In the co…
(2026-09-18). 'Major win': Delaware Court of Chancery rules in favor of Wilmington city councilman in fight to keep his seat. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Wilmington City Councilman James Spadola will keep his seat after the Delaware Court of Chancery sided with him over the rest of the council. | Spadola, an at-large member, "It's a major win for voting rights, for democracy," he told WHYY News. "And for the people who voted to…
(2026-09-18). Live At 1PM ET: Massive Victory: EPA Power Grab Ends — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com This is huge news, but what does the repeal of the rule really mean for the environment and your wallet.
(2026-09-18). There Are 0 Data Centers on Public Lands. Trump Is Considering Building 12. truthout.org The Trump administration is reportedly considering a dozen data center projects to be built on public lands, a plan that would grant tech firms massive swaths of protected lands as they expand AI projects already sharply criticized for outsized use of public resources. The proposals under consideration are spread across six states — Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming — and would… |
(2026-09-18). The university's deportable workers. mronline.org 
International students occupy a peculiar position within the contemporary university.
(2026-09-18). UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech. aljazeera.com Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians' right to resist.
(2026-09-18). The Burke Index: An Attempt to Measure the Real Autonomy of the State. moderndiplomacy.eu Sovereignty is usually understood as a legal status: a state is recognized, possesses territory and institutions of government, and formally has the right to make decisions independently. Yet in today's international system, that definition is no longer sufficient. Formal independence does not always mean that a country is genuinely able to pursue its chosen policy …
(2026-09-18). On the road to Mar-a-Lago with Tomahawk Tom and his Porkie Pies. independentaustralia.net 
Fourteen years, one mayor and a very expensive detour to end a political career.
(2026-09-18). Trump Targets Canada, Warns Europe: Is the West Heading for a Trade Split? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump, Canada and the European Union is raising a much larger question than tariffs: Can Washington pressure Canada and Europe at the same time without accelerating a strategic separation between the United States and its traditional allies? The immediate dispute began after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed …
(2026-09-18). Will Iran War Destroy the UAE's Image of Stability? thinktank.pk The United Arab Emirates has spent decades building an image of stability, connectivity and economic resilience in one of the world's most volatile regions. Dubai became a global aviation, tourism and logistics hub. Abu Dhabi built enormous energy and sovereign investment capacity. The UAE developed ports, financial centres, technology industries and alternative trade routes designed …
(2026-09-18). Why the Fed's Hike Won't Bring Gulf Money Back to Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu TODAY'S NUMBERS: 3.75%—4.00% (Fed's new rate, first hike since 2023) ∑ 100.07 (Dollar Index) ∑ $127.08bn (Korea's 2026 portfolio outflow). The dollar's rebound is being funded by capital fleeing Asia — not, this time, by Gulf petrodollars recycling into Washington. Yesterday the Federal Reserve raised its target rate to 3.75%—4.00%, its first hike since 2023, …
(2026-09-18). Markey Moves to Block $5B US Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation. truthout.org On Thursday, Democratic senators introduced legislation to block a sale of $5 billion worth of bombs and bomb kits to Saudi Arabia, protesting the kingdom's human rights abuses amid its escalation in fighting in Yemen. Senators Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), with support of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), introduced a joint resolution of disapproval (JRD) targeting… |
(2026-09-18). California moves to create AI 'kill switch'. tribune.com.pk 
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered officials to explore the creation of a "kill switch" for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, while fresh research showing sophisticated cyberattacks and growing safety concerns added pressure on the rapidly expanding industry. | The move came as security researchers said they had used Anthropic's latest software to breach OpenAI's internal systems, highlighting how rapidly advanced AI technology can be deployed in sophisticated cyberattacks. | "I just issued an executive order to accelerate the implementation of safety checks and advance the creatio…
(2026-09-18). Phil Cleary on the Swans, Hanson and ending violence against women. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-18). Seven lawn mowing hacks every homeowner should know. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-18). The greater israel delusion may undo israel. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's accelerating drive toward a biblical 'Greater Israel' is not a deviation but the culmination of decades of creeping annexation and global indulgence.
(2026-09-18). NewsOne Week In Review: Mail-In Voting Is Safe, And Mitch McConnell Is (Barely) Alive. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | Now, come one, come all to this not-so-tragic affair! It's time for the week-in-review! Between work, having a personal life, and scrolling TikTok, we get it. You're a busy person. So each week I'll give you a quick recap of some of the most notable stories you might have missed. | So now that the preamble is over, let's get into it, babes. | Mail-In Voting Is Safe (For Now): | President Donald Trump has spent the last six years alleging widespread voter fraud through mail-in ballots as a result of losing the 2020 election. Has he ever provided any proof of said voter fr…
(2026-09-18). China-Laos Railway sees 31.5% trade value growth. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). EU envoy says GSP+ comes with caveats. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will have to demonstrate clear progress in legislating and effectively implementing various international laws and conventions if it is to continue benefiting from the European Union's GSP+ facility, EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis said on Friday. | He urged the business community, particularly exporters, to ensure compliance with the relevant conventions without delay. | Karoblis made the remarks during a visit to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) House, where the association's office-bearers held detailed discussions with the EU envoy on the strategy, prospects and chal…
(2026-09-18). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-18). CARTOONS: Pauline's primitive penance. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson attempts the ancient ritual of apologising without actually admitting she did anything wrong.
(2026-09-18). Press-Freedom Coalition Calls for the Immediate Release of ICE-Detained Journalist Luis Galeano. commondreams.org On Friday, a coalition of 15 civil-society and press-freedom organizations demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) release renowned Miami-based journalist Luis Galeano. The letter's signers include Free Press, the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Freedom of the Press Foundation, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, PEN America, Reporters Without Borders and the Society of Professional Journalists, among others.
(2026-09-18). Canada closer to joining European Union despite Trump's threats. infobrics.org The EU's unprecedented proposal to make Canada its first associate member comes as both Brussels and Ottawa face growing pressures from Washington. The initiative reflects Europe's drive for greater "strategic autonomy" and Canada's search for diversified partnerships. A Trans-Arctic layer seems to be superimposing itself upon the Trans-Atlantic logic. Will it include Russia?>
(2026-09-18). Trump says Denmark deal gives US security 'control' over Greenland. aljazeera.com Trump says the US will gain 'permanent control' over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.
(2026-09-18). Turkey detains finance executives amid market turmoil. al-monitor.com Several prominent Turkish finance executives were swept up by authorities on Thursday amid efforts to contain a market rout that has exposed strains in the country's investment-fund industry.
(2026-09-18). Pentagon's secret plan: Reviving Cold War doctrines to lower the threshold for nuclear war. mronline.org 
The American public will need many more voices and new collective efforts to erect more barriers to nuclear war, not give a president more options for starting one.
(2026-09-18). India's 2026 BRICS Summit Delivers the BRICS+ Outreach Momentum. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in India in 2026 succeeded in providing the key deliverables related to the cohesion of the bloc and the objectives set by India's presidency with respect to boosting BRICS economic cooperation at the micro-level of companies and key sectors…
(2026-09-18). The Hijacking of Sunnism by Secular Ultrasectarian Deviants. muslimskeptic.com Traditionally, being Sunni is not only about aqida. Rather it is also about establishing independent sovereign states, applying the Sharia, and waging jihad (e.g., to maintain political independence, to protect vulnerable Muslims, etc.). These basic facts were recognized by Sunnis Islamists throughout most of the 20th century (e.g., Muslim Brotherhood, Jamaat-e-Islami, Hizb al-Tahrir, etc.). These …
(2026-09-18). Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju makes history in toughest ultra-trail races. ecns.cn Chinese ultra-trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 330-kilometer Tor des Géants in Italy on Wednesday, finishing in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds to set a new course record.
(2026-09-18). Pentagon weighs pulling at least 25,000 US troops from Europe: NBC report. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon is considering withdrawing about 25,000 or more US troops from Europe, potentially reducing the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported on Thursday. | The proposed drawdown could be even larger, reaching as many as 40,000 troops, NBC reported, citing current and former US and Western officials familiar with the deliberations. About 80,000 US troops are currently stationed in Europe. | No final decisions have been made, according to the report. | Germany, Italy and Spain, which host some of the largest US deployments in Europe, are among the countries like…
(2026-09-18). Canada-EU 'associate membership': What it means for Ottawa and Europe. tribune.com.pk 
Amid fraying ties with the United States, Canada's push to move closer to Europe is taking shape around a new idea: an "associate member" relationship with the European Union that would stop short of full membership but deepen ties across trade, defence and technology. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put the idea on the table Wednesday, telling Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that she wanted to work with him on "opening the door on Canada being the first associate member of the EU." | The proposal, made at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, would break new ground. | The EU currentl…
(2026-09-18). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-18). US approves potential $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia. geo.tv US President Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025. — ReutersUS deal includes 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter…
(2026-09-18). Revealed: The Pro-Hitler Messages Behind the 'Neo-Nazi' Libel Case Funded by Reform's Crypto Billionaire Donor. bylinetimes.com Reform UK's crypto billionaire donor Ben Delo financed a failed libel case brought by two writers who privately exchanged pro-Hitler messages and agreed between themselves that they should study Mein Kampf, Byline Times can reveal. Yet they lost their case against the defendant, Luke Turner, a Jewish artist who had publicly complained that the two writers had pursued him in a campaign of antisemitic bullying. | The pair backed by Delo, who is now Reform UK's second largest donor, contributed anonymously to a blog run by the man behind a neo-Nazi social media account whose posts celebrated the Holocaust and pro…
(2026-09-18). Israel's Elimination Project — the Truth About My Country Can't Be Told in Its Own Language. portside.org Israel's Elimination Project — the Truth About My Country Can't Be Told in Its Own Language |
(2026-09-18). How Air Force enlistee in Delaware allegedly used Snapchat to recruit, rape 15-year-old girl. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Petrified, the mother of a 15-year-old girl dialed 911. | Not long after waking up, she'd received a prescheduled text message from her daughter that said she'd run away from their home in suburban Bucks County, Pennsylvania. | Frantic, she raced to the girl's room. The teenager wasn't there. She checked footage from the home's security camera and was horrified to see the petite girl slipping out of a back window at 3: 18 a.m. — four hours earlier. | The girl had left h…
(2026-09-18). Dismay from Democrats over Fetterman's job performance boils over in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story originally appeared on ALLENTOWN, Pa. — At a demonstration against the GOP-controlled Congress, a decidedly anti-Trump crowd has a Democrat's name on its mind: Sen. John Fetterman. | "I voted for him. I donated money to his campaign," said Vick Lindquist. "I feel like I've been stabbed in the back as a Pennsylvanian. It's very — I can't even put it into words. I'm so disappointed in him." | In his 2022 campaign against Mehmet Oz, Fetterman was hailed as a progressive willing to buck con…
(2026-09-18). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-18). Lewes considers pause on reviewing applications in response to affordable housing bill, following Sussex County's lead. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Lewes City Council is considering a temporary pause on reviewing specific residential development applications in response to The council moved to host a public hearing on a possible moratorium at its Monday meeting. The idea came from the Lewes Planning Commission, which officially recommended that the city adopt it…
(2026-09-18). SAWS issues weather warnings for disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues weather warnings for disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold and wet conditions are expected in places over the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and the south-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday. | The weather service has issued several warnings, including disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, as well as disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape. | Warnings have also been issued for severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours in the Northern Cape, parts of the Free State and the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Trump's Ego Arch Would Wreck Memorial Bridge's History. popularresistance.org Trump, the divider and liar-in-chief, is attempting to construct his Ego Arch at a location that is the historical site of the reconciliation and unification of the United States after the Civil War. | No matter how much Trump claims the Arch is for the 250th Anniversary of the United States, we all know it will be the monument to Donald Trump's attempted make-over of the U.S. government and the City of Washington, DC—just remember the destruction without permission of the East Wing of the White House and the attempted demolition of the Kennedy Center.
(2026-09-18). Fiji targets new constitution by Christmas Eve as watchdog warns of 'self-coup' risk. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters With an election looming and political parties in campaign mode, the Fiji government has hinted that a new constitution could be in place by Christmas Eve. The move has been described by a local civil society organisation as a "grave threat" to democracy and the rule of law, while one of the…
(2026-09-18). Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
(2026-09-18). 'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a "global phenomenon". Gavoka, who is a Deputy Prime Minister, was responding to questions from local reporters about concerns from tourists who are worried about their travel…
(2026-09-18). Couple injured in acid attack. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-18). Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted PresidentBashar al-Assad and was convicted of ‚Äåtorture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to60 years in prison by a US judge, federal prosecutors said.Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison, as it is colloquially known in Damascus.
(2026-09-18). This isn't sci-fi, AI is already killing people. responsiblestatecraft.org Palantir CEO Alex Karp
(2026-09-18). "You Have a Strong and Steadfast Friend," RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers. truthout.org On Thursday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), gave a keynote speech to an anti-vaccine group he once led. Kennedy — a noted anti-vaxxer who has consistently peddled dangerous disinformation to the public — appeared at a conference held by Children's Health Defense. During his speech, he sought to assure concerned members of the group that… |
(2026-09-18). Colombia's upcoming national strike. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-09-18). New Report "High Flyers 2026" Reveals How Private Jets Costs Taxpayers and the Planet. commondreams.org The wealth explosion among the ultra-rich has led to soaring demand for luxury private jets and the infrastructure to serve them, including expanded private aircraft hangers and runway capacity at local and regional airports. Meanwhile, transnational corporations wanting to shield their top managers from interactions with the public are also expanding their private jet fleets, even as more shareholders are trying to rein in private jet excess.A vital new report from the Institute for Policy Studies,
(2026-09-18). He Marched With Nazis in Charlottesville. Now He's Expected To Join the Florida Legislature. portside.org He Marched With Nazis in Charlottesville. Now He's Expected To Join the Florida Legislature. |
(2026-09-18). Massive Public Transit Win in Chicago Shows the Power of Grassroots Coalitions. truthout.org After years of organizing by a coalition of transit, environmental, and community organizing groups, the Chicago region's transit system began an important new chapter on September 1 as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The new system was created by the NITA Act, which was signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in December 2025. The new legislation raises $1.5 billion in new revenue and creates… |
(2026-09-18). Try L.A. TACO's New Beer, An 'OG Kush' and '24K Gold'-Infused West Coast Pilsner, at Our Long Beach Release Party. lataco.com On September 26th at ISM Brewing in Long Beach! With our new radically dank beer discounted for members! And a special menu collaboration with Sonoratown offering a Caesar salad topped with crispy tripitas a mahi-mahi fish taco on those famous flour tortillas.
(2026-09-18). Delcy Rodríguez Has a Gun Pointed at Her Head — Does She Have Options? portside.org Delcy Rodríguez Has a Gun Pointed at Her Head — Does She Have Options? |
(2026-09-18). Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole). scheerpost.com Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: Transcript: Ian Masters: Welcome back, I'm Ian Masters, and this …
(2026-09-18). Robert Kraft: The Billionaire Friend of Netanyahu Pulling The Strings Behind the Macklemore/Ed Sheeran Blow Up. scheerpost.com Alan Macleod MintPress News The world of pop culture is ablaze with fury, as billionaire plutocrat Robert Kraft successfully pressured Ed Sheeran into dropping Macklemore from his North American tour over the rapper's pro-Palestine statements. The incident has ignited widespread outrage, and blown up in the Israel Lobby's face, and caused all of his supporting …
(2026-09-18). A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans. whyy.org A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in foreign languages. | DO NOT REUSE – WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 11: Signage directs voters at a polling place in the Tamarack Nature Center on August 11, 2026 in White Bear Township, Minnesota. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) are vying for Minnesota's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in today's primary election. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)…
(2026-09-18). Debrief From Quito: Ecuador's 2021 Presidential Election to the Present. covertactionmagazine.com With and sometimes without one raggedy, expired Telesur press pass and a handful of inside contacts, Esteban Carrillo and I repeatedly penetrated Ecuador's presidential candidate Andrés Arauz's security detail. A protégé of former Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa, Arauz won the 2021 first-round vote by more than 13 percentage points over his top rival, right-wing banker …
(2026-09-18). Ecuador detains former minister José Serrano after U.S. deportation. globalvoices.org Serrano's return puts Ecuador's justice system and rule of law under renewed scrutinyOriginally published on Screenshot taken from the Following the U.S. immigr…
(2026-09-18). Cambodian Red Cross donates $100,000 to support disaster relief in China. ecns.cn Pum Chantinie, secretary-general of the Cambodian Red Cross, on Wednesday handed over a $100,000 donation to Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, to support the Red Cross Society of China's relief efforts following a mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and floods in southeastern coastal areas.
(2026-09-18). Apocalypse Now: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Investigate the End-Timers Alliance. theintercept.com 
The fight over the future is rapidly unfolding before our eyes. With debates roiling Washington over calls to rein in artificial intelligence before it's too late as the U.S. continues to wage official and unofficial wars around the world, many of the world's most powerful players are licking their chops. | Yes, there's destruction all around. But these players have carefully concocted a plan: to hasten a familiar vision that combines biblical, militant, and futuristic images of the end times so they can save themselves. | This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Akela Lacy interviews award-winning authors an…
(2026-09-18). UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa. al-monitor.com UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian PresidentMahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video – for the second year in a row – after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York.
(2026-09-18). Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption. al-monitor.com JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatauearlier this month.• Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, situated halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, blanketed the capital Jakarta and some surrounding areas after its initial eruption late on September 4.
(2026-09-18). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in China's Nanning. ecns.cn Themed on "CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life," the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened here on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). Opposition alliance announces APC. tribune.com.pk 
The opposition alliance on Friday decided to convene an all-parties conference to help address the country's political and economic crises and declared that its September 27 long march would be a "peaceful, constitutional and democratic" struggle. | According to a statement issued after a meeting chaired by Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP) chief and opposition alliance leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the bloc has agreed to bring all democratic political forces onto a single platform to address the country's crises. | Burning issues such as inflation, unemployment, petrol prices and law and order will be…
(2026-09-18). NicaNotes: Ortega, Elections, and the Context Western Media Won't Print. afgj.org 
NicaNotes September 17, 2026 Ortega, Elections, and the Context Western Media Won't Print By Richard Balzano [Richard M. Balzano is an historian and political analyst peddling truths at several institutions of higher learning, quietly devoted to the art of sedition and comfortably resigned to the peripheral left. This article was first published in the New…
(2026-09-18). China launches Tianyi-51, Tianyi-52 satellites aboard Kuaizhou-11. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-11 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 10: 40 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday.
(2026-09-18). Lieutenant General Dimpane expresses condolences to the Motapane family. sanews.gov.za Lieutenant General Dimpane expresses condolences to the Motapane family | The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has conveyed condolences to the family of 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane, whose body was discovered on the side of the road in KwaThema, Springs. | According to the family, Motapane was last seen alive last Sunday. At the time her body was discovered, her family had not yet reported her missing. | Following the discovery of her body, the family has positively identified her at the Springs Mortuary on Wednesday afternoon. | Lie…
(2026-09-18). China-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar. ecns.cn "China-Pakistan relationship is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains, and sweeter than the honey," said Adeel Jamaluddin Khan, adjunct professor at the National Defence University of Pakistan and former minister of Trade and Commerce of Pakistan, at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2026-09-18). "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers" : Rhiannon Giddens on New Album, AI, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore & Trump. democracynow.org 
"If we don't connect those dots between the struggles, we're never going to get anywhere," says Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. "That's what music is for. … We have to make music with people from different backgrounds because then we have that conversation." | Giddens has had a wide-spanning career, including her time with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, an old-time Black string band, and her work as a musical consultant on Ryan Coogler's landmark film Sinners. She won a Pulitzer Prize for music in 2023 for her opera Omar about Omar ibn Said, a Mu…
(2026-09-18). How the Congressional Black Caucus Is Organizing to Protect Black Voting Power. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON — There's a heaviness hanging over this year's Congressional Black Caucus conference, as U.S. Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana and other caucus members talk strategy ahead of the midterms just months away. "Be angry enough to fight. Angry enough to vote," Carter said Wednesday, the first day of the annual convening in the nation's …
(2026-09-18). Govt cracks whip as PTI, JI gear up for capital marches. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that, following the detailed judgment of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), no attempt to storm the federal capital or advance on the city in groups will be allowed under any circumstances. | He warned that those violating the court's orders would immediately face contempt of court proceedings. | Addressing a news conference alongside Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry and Islamabad Advocate General Manzoor Ahmad, Naqvi said security forces and law-enforcement agencies had been given clear instructions and fully prepared to prevent any attempt to…
(2026-09-18). School violence condemned after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old. sanews.gov.za School violence condemned after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old | Social Development Minister Dina Pule and Eastern Cape Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta have condemned incidents of school violence, following the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Siphosethu Jack at Kuyasa Senior Secondary School, in Dimbaza. ⚪ Jack was allegedly stabbed by another pupil in a classroom at the school, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the Dimbaza community and raised concern about the safety and well-being of children in schools. ⚪ According to the National Department of Social Development, Jack's family had transferre…
(2026-09-18). NAACP Files Lawsuit To Block Federal Agents From Polling Sites. newsone.com 
Source: Rawpixel / Getty | The NAACP, along with a coalition of civil rights groups, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over threats to send armed federal agents to polling sites during the midterms. |
(2026-09-18). Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'fake news'. aljazeera.com The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he announces new bans on White House access.
(2026-09-18). MQM-P calls for arrest of teen's killers. tribune.com.pk 
MQM-Pakistan lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of a 16-year-old Hafiz-e-Quran during a robbery in Mehran City, Manghopir, alleging that men dressed in police uniforms were behind the crime. | In a letter to Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, the lawmakers expressed concern over the killing of Roshan Hussain Khan, the only brother of eight sisters, and urged the provincial government to take immediate action against those responsible. | According to the lawmakers, Roshan was killed during a robbery by armed men wearing police uniforms. They said…
(2026-09-18). Festive lanterns from 20 countries, regions light up Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The International Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival featuring the "World Lantern Boulevard" and various lanterns from around the world opened on Thursday at Victoria Park in Hong Kong.
(2026-09-18). "We Are the 99%" : 15 Years Later, Occupy Wall Street's Impact Is Still Being Felt. democracynow.org 
Fifteen years ago this week, thousands of activists marched on the Financial District in New York City. They formed the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park, launching a movement focused on economic inequality that spread across the nation and globe under the slogan, "We are the 99%." Protesters would go on to sleep in Zuccotti Park for nearly two months before police raided the encampment. | "Occupy Wall Street changed the public's common sense about class and class struggle and inequality in this country," says Yotam Marom, who helped organize the Occupy protests in New York City. "It's ha…
(2026-09-18). Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says. al-monitor.com (Corrects word order in paragraph 9 to People's Liberation Army Navy)WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said.
(2026-09-18). R1.4 million Ngonyama shearing shed to boost wool production. sanews.gov.za R1.4 million Ngonyama shearing shed to boost wool production | Heavy rains in the Eastern Cape could not dampen the spirits of the Ngonyama Village community, who turned out in large numbers for the official opening of a R1.4 million shearing shed aimed at boosting wool production and improving the livelihoods of local farmers. ⚪ The fully equipped facility was officially opened by Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe, alongside Mbhashe Local Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Samkelo Janda. ⚪ The Department of Agriculture invested more than R1.4 million in the construction of the facility, which includes…
(2026-09-18). Sergei Karaganov y John Mearsheimer: ´Se necesita un ataque nuclear contra Europa para restablecer la disuasión ª. strategic-culture.su El enfrentamiento en torno a Ucrania trasciende los límites de una crisis regional, afectando a los cimientos de la estabilidad estratégica y la seguridad europea. Ante la creciente presión sobre Rusia, en los círculos de expertos se debate cada vez con mayor frecuencia sobre los límites de la escalada y los instrumentos que Moscú podría utilizar para restablecer el equilibrio de fuerzas.
(2026-09-18). Colombia pulls out of international LGBT coalition. colombiareports.com The government of President Abelardo de la Espriella pulled Colombia out of the international Equal Rights Coalition, which promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities around the world. The Foreign Ministry announced its departure from the coalition in a letter addressed to the organization of which Colombia was co-president until February next year. According …
(2026-09-18). Palestinians are responding to Israel's stranglehold on the West Bank economy by forgiving each other's debts en masse. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel's financial strangulation of the Palestinian economy enters its third year, Palestinians are turning to each other — forgiving debts worth millions of shekels in a viral solidarity campaign that began with a schoolteacher's bounced check.
(2026-09-18). Notas da China: Socialismo e tradiàßà£o. strategic-culture.su O que a Academia Panyu ensina sobre o socialismo chinês? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Em minha última viagem à China tive a opo…