(2026-09-11). How Did China's Oil Majors Prepare the Country for an Energy Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu China's state owned oil companies have spent years preparing for the possibility of major disruptions to global energy supplies, investments that are now helping Beijing manage the shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Since 2018, Sinopec, PetroChina and CNOOC have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in domestic oil and gas …
(2026-09-11). Iran-China Spy Network? How AI Is Changing Global Surveillance. thinktank.pk The question of whether Iran and China are jointly conducting spying operations has gained a new technological dimension. Recent findings from Anthropic indicate that state-linked actors in both countries have used artificial intelligence to support surveillance activities, including efforts involving dissidents, activists and other targets. But the evidence currently available does not establish that China …
(2026-09-11). A Brief History of Iranian Ittihad-i Islam: "Unity of Islam" and Its Modern Origins. muslimskeptic.com Following the events of the genocide in Palestine and the subsequent war between the Zionist establishment and Iran, a wave of seldom discussed matters surfaced as the subject of fierce debate. Among the more pressing questions include the issue of Sunni-Shi'ah unity, whether or not Muslims should show solidarity towards the fighters in Lebanon, Yemen, …
(2026-09-11). Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterm elections, claims Congress may not be needed. wsws.org Recalling the economic pledge made by fascist presidential candidate Buzz Windrip in Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel, It Can't Happen Here, Trump promised every American adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress.
(2026-09-11). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-11). Wednesday 9/9: Presentation: Mapping Genocide with American Indian Cultural District. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-09-11). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-11). NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-11). Can Milei count on Trump to deliver on the Falklands? responsiblestatecraft.org The territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands (or Islas Malvinas in Spanish) continues to escalate. Last week, Argentine President Javier Milei, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced a series of new measures aimed at pressuring Britain over the future of the islands. The most significant announcement was of new sanctions on companies involved in oil extraction in the waters around the Falklands, which Argentina has long claimed as its own. Argentina's attempt to prevent the exploitation of the Falklands' natural resources is a reminder that beneath…
(2026-09-11). Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere. aljazeera.com Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.
reuters.com (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities sayOperations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.
apnews.com (2026-09-08). Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 peopleIsrael's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran calls on UN to hold US, Israel accountable for war crimeIran's mission to the UN Office in Geneva has urged for holding the United States and Israeli regime accountable for the war crimes they committed during their aggression against Iran on February 28.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-09). Iran war live: US, Iran attack oil tankers; crude futures hit $100 a barrelIn response, IRGC says its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers, along with 10 additional "violating ships" accused of attempting to pass a "prohibited and unsafe zone" in the Strait of Hormuz.
washingtonpost.com (2026-09-09). U.S. students scores on international test reach lowest point in 2 decadesAmerican students earned their lowest math and reading scores in more than two decades on an international exam that tests 15-year-olds' knowledge of core subjects, data released Tuesday show.
(2026-09-11). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Il coraggio che manca alla Farnesina e lo scandalo italiano per Gaza. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-11). It's Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It's Israel. portside.org It's Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It's Israel |
(2026-09-11). Hundreds flee as fire destroys migrant shelters in Ceuta. aljazeera.com Hundreds of people fled a massive fire that destroyed dozens of migrant shelters in Ceuta, Spain.
(2026-09-11). China ranks 2nd in global trade in services brand value: report. ecns.cn China ranks second globally, with 21 brands included in the Trade in Services 100 2026 list and a combined brand value of $876.77 billion, accounting for 19.08% of the total, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday.
(2026-09-11). Two decades of BRICS: Growing influence in global affairs. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-11). SA uses disease burden to drive medical innovation. sanews.gov.za SA uses disease burden to drive medical innovation | South Africa's high burden of tuberculosis (TB), HIV and cancer is enabling local scientists to develop nuclear medicine techniques that could improve the early detection and treatment of diseases locally and internationally. ⚪ Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Mike Sathekge, says South Africa's experience in tackling diseases prevalent on the continent gives its scientists expertise that can complement research conducted in countries where these illnesses are less common. ⚪ Sathekge, who is als…
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran responds to Grossis remarks on nuclear site inspectionsThe Iranian mission said Grossi should first call on the United States and Israel to stop attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards.
(2026-09-11). 'Everything changed': The human cost of 25 years of US wars. aljazeera.com Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.
(2026-09-11). WHYY News and The Margin host community event in Camden to discuss in-depth reporting on EMR fires. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of Camden residents gathered for a Since 2020, there have been 14 major fires at the scrap metal facilities, which has led some Waterfront South res…
(2026-09-11). Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-11). DFFE continues to monitor pilchard deaths. sanews.gov.za DFFE continues to monitor pilchard deaths | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is continuing to monitor new reports of Pilchard Herpesvirus (PHV), which has triggered an unusual sardine mortality event. ⚪ The mortality event has now been reported over an area extending from the Western Cape through the southern and eastern coasts, into the northern Wild Coast and along the Namibian coast. ⚪ Reports of the event began in July this year. ⚪ "PHV has been confirmed in sardines associated with the mortality event, including sardines collected in Gqeberha. PHV remains the leading explan…
(2026-09-11). Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong among top 10 world tourism cities: report. ecns.cn Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the world's top 10 tourism cities in the World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026), released at the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-11). Rubio goes on LatAm road show, earning praise but few real wins. responsiblestatecraft.org This week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, where he
(2011-09-26). Sweden's 2026 election on a knife-edge. links.org.au 
Sweden goes to the polls on 13 September. Duroyan Fertl looks at the prospects for the left bloc.
(2026-09-11). Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy. aljazeera.com European Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.
(2026-09-11). Death toll from cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao rises to 25. ecns.cn At least 25 people have died after a foreign cargo ship caught fire at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, local authorities said Thursday evening.
(2026-09-11). China rejects U.S. allegations against Chinese AI firms over model distillation. ecns.cn China on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to recent U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called "industrial-scale" efforts to distill capabilities from U.S. AI models, calling the allegations groundless and lacking a legal basis, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference.
(2026-09-11). Norway Rejects Climate Orthodoxy's False Choice, Builds Wealth. wattsupwiththat.com Energy abundance and human flourishing track together in every dataset anyone has assembled. Norway understands this and acts on it. Poor nations understand it too. What they lack is not evidence but permission, and permission is not something a sovereign state should have to request. Leaders of developing nations should leverage Norway's example and build on it.
(2026-09-11). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-11). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-11). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS Removal. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-11). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-11). Scientific study sheds new light on human evolution. wsws.org The study has found genetic evidence that modern humans have inherited DNA from two previously unidentified extinct populations for which there are at present no known fossils.
(2026-09-11). Building Power, One Person at a Time. portside.org Building Power, One Person at a Time |
(2026-09-11). In interview, German Foreign Minister Wadephul takes the war course against Russia to the extreme. wsws.org An interview that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) gave to the Bild newspaper on September 8 underscores the aggressiveness with which the German government is pushing forward its war course against Russia.
(2026-09-11). How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics. aljazeera.com Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.
(2026-09-11). Six Nigerians to be extradited to the United States of America. sanews.gov.za Six Nigerians to be extradited to the United States of America | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, in collaboration with INTERPOL South Africa, will today facilitate the extradition of six Nigerian nationals to the United States of America. | The six men are alleged to be members of the Black Axe organised criminal network and are wanted by the US authorities in connection with charges of wire fraud and money laundering. | "The suspects are alleged to have targeted more than 100 women in the United States, allegedly defrauding them of more than R100 million thro…
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-11). Trump administration mulls ending 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders; Indians likely to hit hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US government has proposed ending 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers, including skilled professionals on H-1B visas, to remain in the United States and look for a new sponsor after losing their jobs. | The proposed change could significantly affect Indian technology professionals, who make up a large share of H-1B visa holders and work across the US technology and services sector. | Under a proposal published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Thursday, H-1B and some other temporary work visa holders could be required to leave the US soon…
(2026-09-11). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-11). Workers react to death of Montreal Airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org "We work in a rail car factory in Hamilton. You work in an airport in Montreal. These seem like two completely separate industries that have little to nothing to do with each other. But, clearly, regardless of industry, or language, we face the same day-to-day issues with just coming home at the end of the day with our limbs still intact."
(2026-09-11). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-11). CARTOONS: Pauline pitches another not-so-super plan. independentaustralia.net 
It's right up there with giving Net Zero and migrants the heave-ho.
(2026-09-11). Rubio advances continental Plan Colombia 2.0 in Latin America tour. wsws.org Rubio's stops in Colombia and Ecuador secured minerals, nuclear and military agreements that set up a permanent apparatus of repression across South America's Pacific coast.
(2026-09-11). Pakistan: Anti-Terrorism Bill Threatens Fair Trials. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 20, 2022. | © 2022 Anjum Naveed/AP Photo | (New York) — The Punjab provincial assembly in Pakistan on August 31, 2026, passed a bill that would threaten the right to a fair trial in counterterrorism proceedings, Human Rights Watch said today. The provincial governor should return the bill to the assembly, which should develop rights-respecting protections for such proceedings, subject to independent oversight.The Anti-Terrorism (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026 authorizes unspecified government officials to designate "spe…
(2026-09-11). Can Africa Turn Its Critical Minerals Wealth Into Economic Power? moderndiplomacy.eu Africa is at the centre of a growing global race for critical minerals, but the continent faces a familiar challenge: possessing enormous natural wealth without capturing a comparable share of the value generated from it. Africa holds around 30% of the world's mineral reserves but accounts for only about 10% of global mineral revenues. The …
(2026-09-11). Robot dogs, power bots take center stage at 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday, showcasing a range of advanced intelligent equipment and technologies.
(2026-09-11). The September 11 Memorial Needs a Counter-Monument: Victims of Our Post-9/11 Wars Deserve Remembrance, Too. juancole.com Palo Alto (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Few who pay their respects today in the hallowed plaza where the Twin Towers once stood will be aware that the September 11 memorial echoes a 1987 Holocaust "counter-memorial" in Kassel, Germany. Like our memorial, the German monument consists of a hollow in the shape of what had once been there, into which water flows | But the scope of the remembrances evoked by the two memorials are revealingly different. We Americans want only to recall our innocent dead and to honor them. Unlike the Germans, we spurn acknowledging the evils done in their name that came…
(2026-09-11). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-11). 9/11 & Maximum Yield: John Sferazo Ironworker 9/11 First Responder. indybay.org Many of the first responders that rushed to save people at the 9/11 site were ironworkers and operating engineers. They were lied to about the disaster and have had deadly health and safety problems that continue today including suicides.
(2026-09-11). How Are Ground Drones Changing Warfare in Ukraine? moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine is increasingly turning to unmanned ground vehicles to reduce the exposure of soldiers on one of the world's most heavily monitored battlefields, potentially accelerating a transformation in how wars are fought on land. Across the front line, Ukrainian military units are deploying four wheeled and tracked robots for missions ranging from transporting ammunition and …
(2026-09-11). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-11). Brazil's Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts. aljazeera.com Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.
(2026-09-11). President Ramaphosa pushes for stronger BRICS trade. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa pushes for stronger BRICS trade | President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi, India, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, where South Africa will push for stronger trade and investment ties among member countries. | The Summit, taking place from 12 to 13 September under India's chairship, comes as BRICS seeks to strengthen cooperation among its expanded membership and advance the interests of the Global South. | "South Africa will use the Summit to advance its diplomatic and economic priorities, particularly by expanding intra-BRICS trade and investment, promoting industrialisation and valu…
(2026-09-11). Is This Really the Left's Big Moment? We'll Know in Two Months. portside.org Is This Really the Left's Big Moment? We'll Know in Two Months |
(2026-09-11). China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
(2026-09-11). Russland-Gas ab 2027 verboten: EU nennt keine Ersatzmengen — Ex-Eon-Manager schlà§gt Alarm. strategic-culture.su Statt eines Epigraphs. Aus einer Erklà§rung des polnischen Ministerprà§sidenten Donald Tusk beim Gipfeltreffen der Visegrád-Gruppe: | ‚ÄûWir kà∂nnen die Trà§ume davon, mit China oder den Vereinigten Staaten konkurrieren zu kà∂nnen, ins Reich der Mà§rchen verweisen, wenn unsere Energiepreise auf einem derart hohen Niveau bleiben."
(2026-09-11). China tops 2026 Global Public Security Index with 84.62 points. ecns.cn The Global Public Security Index Report (2025-2026) was released Thursday at a press conference for the 2026 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Firefighters in France in national strike over lack of resources after severe wildfire season; strikes and protests continue across Iran over pay and conditions involving oil workers, healthcare staff and retirees; students join protests as lecturers and non-academic staff strike over pay in Ondo State, Nigeria…
(2026-09-11). How Donald Trump's War in Iran is failing the Legitimacy Test in the Eyes of US Voters. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Donald Trump now has a new proposed timetable for his war with Iran, albeit without a clear purpose. Heading to the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas this week, the US president
(2026-09-11). Lianyungang launches first full Trans-Caspian freight train, cutting transit time by 5 days. ecns.cn Lianyungang, the eastern starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province, launched its first full Trans-Caspian freight train service on Thursday.
(2026-09-11). China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in first eight months. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals, according to data released on Thursday at the Immigration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-11). Ex-president Zuma's son, Duduzane, auditions in front of South African big business. wsws.org Duduzane Zuma's boast that his father repeatedly "held back" revolt amounted to a personal political pledge. He was assuring his audience that, should the MKP enter government, he could perform the same function.
(2026-09-11). Tuesday 9/15: Rally to Keep Coal Out. indybay.org Outside the Berkeley City Council Meeting at the School District Board Room • 1231 Addison St. , Berkeley , CA 94702 US…
(2026-09-11). Trump jokes Republicans can 'cheat like hell' in the midterms. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to 'cheat like hell' in the midterms, 'like Democrats'.
(2026-09-11). China adds 11 new occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape job market. ecns.cn China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday, as the country's expanding digital and green economies continue to create new employment opportunities.
(2026-09-11). Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical. aljazeera.com Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.
(2026-09-11). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-11). University speakouts in Australia and New Zealand demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I think that Bogdan has definitely been wronged. He has just written his own truth, and the truth is not being accepted by Zelensky. After the Russian invasion, democracy has basically collapsed in Ukraine."
(2026-09-11). Two British ports turn away lifeboats with rescued migrants, amid far-right blockades. wsws.org The obscene pushback of the lifeboats took place as Britain's main far-right party, Reform UK, was holding its conference. The occasion saw party leader Nigel Farage and National Rally President Jordan Bardella to end small-boat arrivals from France "forever."
(2026-09-11). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-11). 'Bombshell' Report Says UAE Explicitly Warned Netanyahu of October 7 Attack. portside.org 'Bombshell' Report Says UAE Explicitly Warned Netanyahu of October 7 Attack |
(2026-09-11). How Does the World War Two Legacy Shape Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan Tensions? moderndiplomacy.eu World War Two continues to shape relations between Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan, with competing interpretations of the conflict increasingly intersecting with present day geopolitical tensions. The issue resurfaced last week when Russian diplomats in Taiwan screened a film about Japanese militarism and World War Two. The screening raised concerns in Taiwan that Moscow was …
(2026-09-11). Insights | Malaysian diplomat impressed by China's advances in robotics technology at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Malaysia has participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) since 2022 and is placing greater emphasis this year on promoting its tourism industry and Malaysian products through the platform, said Aaron Gan Chai Heng Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai (tourism), in an interview with China News Network at CIFTIS recently.
(2026-09-11). China and Taiwan's "National Question" : The Battle Over Cross-Strait Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu What is complicating the Taiwan issue is not just the shifting military balance or the increasing US-China competition, but the growing divergence in the two sides' understanding of the communities they represent. While China views unification as the culmination of a historical nation, Taiwan believes its political future should be determined by a democratic community …
(2026-09-11). 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. wsws.org The attacks of September 11, 2001 were seized upon as the pretext for a vast escalation of war abroad and the construction of a police state at home, which is now being turned against the working class.
(2026-09-11). WeRide secures Spain's first L4 robotaxi operation license. ecns.cn WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, announced Thursday that it has obtained Spain's first license for the operation of Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles, allowing it to deploy robotaxis on public roads.
(2026-09-11). There have been no hurricanes in the Atlantic — Yet! Making 2026 the quietest since satellite tracking began in 1966. wattsupwiththat.com This year, we might not have very many hurricanes to write about!
(2026-09-11). Shanghai sports authorities confirm Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout. ecns.cn Shanghai Sports Bureau on Thursday confirmed that former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to quit the state sports system after voluntarily accepting a buyout to end his employment relationship with the bureau.
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/10: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-09-11). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-11). Beijing plans to encourage 'open-air museums' under draft regulation. ecns.cn Beijing is considering legislation to encourage the development of "open-air museums" by integrating scattered cultural and museum resources across the city.
(2026-09-11). China unveils plan to build financial powerhouse, eyes stronger capital market by 2030. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a 15th-Five-Year-Plan-related press conference on Thursday, outlining measures to strengthen regulation, prevent risks and promote high-quality development.
(2026-09-11). "They did not bow to the EU" unitedworldint.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü German journalist Benedikt Kaiser commented in an interview to RRN on the AfD's overwhelming victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections. Kaiser stated that on fundamental issues in Germany such as migration, energy policy, social matters, and peace/war, the AfD stands as the only political force resolutely breaking away from the "old parties" …
(2026-09-11). What To Lam's Russia Visit Means for Vietnam's Strategic Future. moderndiplomacy.eu General Secretary and President To Lam's state visit to Russia from September 7 to 9, 2026, was significant not because it reaffirmed a familiar narrative of traditional friendship, but because it showed how both Hanoi and Moscow are trying to redefine the practical meaning of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. For decades, Vietnam—Russia relations have rested …
(2026-09-11). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-11). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-11). The Socialism 2026 conference and the pro-war politics of the Democratic Socialists of America. wsws.org Behind the invocations of "anti-imperialism" and "socialism" stood the pro-war foreign policy of the Democratic Party.
(2026-09-11). Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final. aljazeera.com Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.
(2026-09-11). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-11). 10,000 New Zealand public servants hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The Public Service Association is openly preparing to sell workers out with a below-inflation wage deal.
(2026-09-11). Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation Project on track. sanews.gov.za Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation Project on track | The City of Johannesburg has assured that the Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation Project reopening in October 2026 is still on track with the project having reached over 75% completion. ⚪ This week, Mayor Dada Morero, together with City Manager Dr Floyd Brink and Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) officials led a tour of the 1.8km corridor to assess progress on Phase Two of the project. | Some three years ago, an explosion — caused by methane gas — rocked Lillian Ngoyi Street, claiming the life of at least one person and leaving over 40 others injure…
(2026-09-11). Maduro's wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody. aljazeera.com Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.
(2026-09-11). Could AI Pose an Existential Threat as US Lawmakers Push for New Rules? moderndiplomacy.eu Growing concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence are prompting more U.S. lawmakers to call for stronger safeguards after two researchers at Anthropic warned that advanced AI could potentially threaten human survival within the next decade. The alarm intensified after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon announced his resignation and said that people developing AI seriously …
(2026-09-11). Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11? aljazeera.com Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows.
(2026-09-11). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-11). Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged resolute efforts to prevent major accidents after a foreign cargo ship caught fire in east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-11). APWU bureaucracy enables Trump's attack on mail voting. wsws.org The new rules restricting mail-in voting cannot be enforced if thousands of postal workers refuse to carry out the procedure.
(2026-09-11). All eyes on the EU as UK bans imports from Israeli settlements. responsiblestatecraft.org Britain's decision this week to ban all imports from illegal Israeli settlements carries huge moral resonance, but the real test comes next: Will the European Union (EU) — the single largest market in the world and Israel's biggest trading partner — follow suit?The EU conducts trade worth tens of billions with Israel every year, but it has long hidden behind the need for consensus or the lack of a majority required to use its massive economic leverage to influence Israel's policies.The key question is whether the UK's decision will act as a catalyst and sway a sufficient number of European governm…
(2026-09-11). Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets? aljazeera.com Uber's exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.
(2026-09-11). Viral Chinese fashion influencer 'Trendy Grandpa' passes away in sleep aged 88. ecns.cn Chinese fashion influencer known online as "Trendy Grandpa," who won millions of followers by challenging stereotypes about aging with his stylish outfits and upbeat approach to life, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88.
(2026-09-11). In Numbers: China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Sept. 9, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-11). Coming events: BRICS Summit in India. gilbertdoctorow.com The BRICS Summit this weekend in India, 12 — 13 September, is receiving a great deal of attention in that country and major media have arranged extensive coverage, including on air panel discussions with expert commentators speaking for the founding BRICS member states. In this regard, I will be participating in such a panel discussion …
(2026-09-11). Trump vs Mamdani: Why 9/11 Has Become a New Political Battlefield. thinktank.pk The 25th anniversary of September 11 should be one of the rare moments in American politics when partisan competition gives way to national mourning. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, and the anniversary traditionally provides an opportunity for political leaders to stand together with survivors, families and first responders. Yet in 2026, the …
(2026-09-11). Turkish government escalates its offensive of wage suppression and austerity. wsws.org While minimum wage and public-sector pay increases in Türkiye remain tied to artificially low inflation targets, interest payments and military spending are soaring.
(2026-09-11). Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways. aljazeera.com Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
(2026-09-11). Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square. aljazeera.com The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.
(2026-09-11). Fenerbahce coach Kartal's resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie. aljazeera.com Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.
(2026-09-11). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-11). BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India's capital. aljazeera.com New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
(2026-09-11). Arms Trade Treaty: Prohibitions, Risk Assessment and What States Must Consider. moderndiplomacy.eu Last month the state parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) met in Geneva for the 12th Conference of the State Parties (CSP). The ATT has been negotiated to develop common and standard practices for regulating the international trade of conventional weapons. This treaty aims to prohibit the illicit export, import, transit, transshipment, and brokering …
(2026-09-11). 'Every time I return, the West Bank is smaller'. solidarity.net.au 
A Palestinian just returned from the West Bank explains how Israel is speeding up its efforts to expel the population and steal the land: | I have been going back and forth from Palestine for some time now. Maybe that is why I notice things differently. | When you live somewhere every day, deterioration happens around you gradually. New gates appear. Another road becomes impossible to use. A settlement expands over another hill. A journey that used to take 20 minutes takes four hours. Another family leaves a village. | But when you leave for several months and come back, you see the difference all at once…
(2026-09-11). Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage. aljazeera.com AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.
(2011-09-26). Karachi court sends main suspect on three-day remand over alleged threats to KU professor. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-11). Australia accelerates integration into US war machine. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's accelerating military integration with the United States is drawing the nation deeper into preparations for a potential war with China.
(2026-09-11). International alliance against anti-telecom, cyber fraud launched in China. ecns.cn An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border telecom and cyber fraud was established in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Thursday, with many countries and international organizations hailing it as an important step toward stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated global action against the rapidly growing transnational security threat.
(2026-09-11). Zhejiang's Shine Muscat grapes make first export to Belgium. ecns.cn A batch of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes weighing 150 kilograms from Cixi City, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, was exported to Belgium on Sept. 10 after clearing customs inspection, marking Zhejiang's first export of fresh grapes to the country.
(2026-09-11). At China's Frontiers | Devoting Their Youth to the Outpost Closest to the Sky. ecns.cn Since 2006, when the entire Qinghai-Xizang Railway was put into operation, batches of service members arrived here, watching over the tunnel and safeguarding the trains that journey through the snow-covered mountains.
(2026-09-11). Think Tank Report: Climate Crisis Puts Education of 171 Million Students at Risk. thinktank.pk Climate change is no longer affecting children only through extreme temperatures, floods or natural disasters. Increasingly, it is determining whether children can attend school, how long they can stay in classrooms and whether they return after a disaster. More than 171 million students globally—around one in every 10 children of pre-primary through upper-secondary school age—experienced …
(2026-09-11). The youth wave behind Chris Rabb's win in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sixteen-year-old Andreo Bono couldn't vote for state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary race for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District seat in Congress Bono, like hundreds of other young people, spent the spring canvassing for Rabb, who is s…
(2026-09-11). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-11). Germany's 2027 budget wages war on 2 fronts: Abroad and at home. wsws.org The budget pairs the largest military spending increase since Hitler with the deepest cuts to pensions, healthcare and social services ever seen.
(2026-09-11). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). 'Pay-by-the-day' living in Pereira: The forgotten survivors of Colombia's earthquake. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-11). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). The Great Heist: How the EU sold the people's oil before the jackpot of the 21st century. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-11). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). We just had the hottest August, hottest Summer, and hottest Year to date in U.S. history. juancole.com
(2026-09-11). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-11). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Xi extends festive greetings and sincere regards to teachers nationwide. ecns.cn
(2026-09-11). Trump admin moves to scrap grace period for H-1B visa workers. geo.tv
(2026-09-11). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-11). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Make scientific data more accessible for developing countries, DSTI urges. sanews.gov.za
(2026-09-10). Likely oil slicks in Strait of Hormuz after US tanker strikes: experts. al-monitor.com Recent satellite images analysed on Thursday appear to show oil slicks near the Strait of Hormuz, after US strikes on tankers suspected of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. | An image from the European Copernicus programme taken on Wednesday shows brownish streaks on the surface of the water some 20 kilometres (nearly 12.5 miles) off the Iranian coast, to the east of the strait.
(2026-09-10). Trump Says If Iran Had a Nuclear Weapon, He Would Have Politely Called the Supreme Leader Instead of 'Bombing the Crap Out of Him'. news.antiwar.com President Trump said at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night that if Iran had a nuclear weapon, he would have politely called up the Supreme Leader instead of "bombing the crap" out of the country. "If they had a nuclear weapon, I'd be calling the Supreme Leader, and I'd be …
(2026-09-10). China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says. al-monitor.com Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents. | The incidents were found and disrupted between January and July, and they originated in China, Iran and west Africa, Anthropic said in a report about misuse of its models.
(2026-09-10). Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in Ali al-Taher ridge: What to know. al-monitor.com The ridge has become a flashpoint in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon due to its extensive tunnel network Israel says is utilized by the Iran-backed group.
(2026-09-10). Tremor recorded as Israel says Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor. | AFP journalists in the area heard several explosions. In a video shared by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, a huge fireball can be seen rising into the night sky.
(2026-09-10). Lame: On Space Nazis, Swindlers, Poseurs and Liars. commondreams.org 
Apologies to those who just can't or won't hear more of it, but the foul mad child-king is running notably rampant, and the historic record beckons. The bilge somehow keeps surging, from a weekend deluge of deranged AI slop, slurs, rants, boasts to this week's "sick fantasy" of nobly working "long and hard" (sic) in the rubble of 9/11 to choosing to "celebrate" GOP "achievements" (double sic) at a tacky mid-term crap-a-palooza nearly dead in the brackish water. Have mercy.Unsurprisingly, Labor Day prompted an attack on "Communists and Dumocrats" from a failed real-estate nepo-baby who never worked a day in hi…
(2026-09-10). Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.
(2026-09-10). As Israel Doubles Down on Southern Lebanon Destruction, Farms Take a Heavy Toll. news.antiwar.com Southern Lebanon had a substantial population before the March Israeli invasion and occupation, but it wasn't a heavily urbanized area. Rather, the economy is, or at least was, heavily built around agriculture, and the extent of the damage to the farmland over the course of the war is shaping up to be a long-term problem …
(2026-09-10). Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he's a victim. aljazeera.com Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
(2026-09-10). Cuban president thanks leaders of Brazil's MST. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, thanked Nivia Regina Da Silva and Marcelo Durao, of Brazil's Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST), for their love and unwavering support of the Cuban people. | Through his official account on the social network X, the Cuban president emphasized that the awarding of the Friendship Medal honors "two brothers who have made solidarity with our country a reason for living." | "On behalf of #Cuba, we awarded the Friendship Medal to Nivia Regina Da Silva and Marcelo Durao, of the @MST_Oficial. We ho…
(2026-09-10). Presidente de Cuba condecora con la Medalla de la Amistad a militantes brasileños. radiohc.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel condecoró con la Medalla de la Amistad a destacados militantes del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST) que hoy destacan por su solidaridad con Cuba. | Nivia Regina Da Silva y Marcelo Durao recibieron el reconocimiento que otorga el Consejo de Estado de la República a propuesta por el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP). | Durante el acto, el presidente del ICAP, Fernando González, subrayó que el MST ha demostrado que la tierra es de quien la trabaja, que la soberanía alimentaria es un derecho y que la solidaridad internacionalista es el…
(2026-09-10). Cubans at the 5th Varadero Grand Challenge Open Water Crossing. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — More than a dozen members of the national pre-selection team are expected to take part in the Gran Retto de Varadero 2026 Open Water Crossing, on the 12th and 13th of this month, in the area adjacent to the Solymar-Arenas Blancas hotel complex. | Four of them will compete in the Pan American series stop for this discipline, which is appearing for the first time in this fifth edition at the famous resort, as announced by Maureen Croes, head of Panam Aquatics, when she attended the event and its organization last year. | The participants in both the men's and women's continental ph…
(2026-09-10). Gaza hospitals ration power as fuel shortages deepen. aljazeera.com Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza's hospitals to ration electricity…
(2026-09-10). Green Party Split Over Iran as Members Push to Oppose IRGC Ban and Sanctions. bylinetimes.com 
The Green Party of England and Wales is at loggerheads over how to respond to the war in Iran, with a well-organised campaign calling for an end to economic sanctions on the regime and opposition to the designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign state-backed threat. | Two competing motions on Iran are being debated ahead of the party's autumn conference. | One, A93, has 106 named backers on the Green Party members' portal and is supported by Greens for Palestine. | It calls on the British Government to "pursue diplomatic normalisation with Iran", to "campaign for the lifting of broad-…
(2026-09-10). How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump. levernews.com 
When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I'm most proud of is
(2026-09-10). UK rejects Jamaica's historic demand for reparations for slavery. mronline.org 
The UK government has firmly rejected this Monday Jamaica's demand for financial reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as a Jamaican delegation formally requested £10 billion in compensation from King Charles III.
(2026-09-10). The bridge: from Magellan to Panama and the return of multimodal connectivity. onlineopinion.com.au The modern world has too many choke points and not enough redundancies.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). t.co Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-10). Craig Woodall's Not Defined by 9/11. whyy.org Craig Woodall talks about the loss of his older brother Brent, an accomplished athlete who died in the South Tower on September 11, 2001.
(2026-09-10). Black People Found Hanging In 2026: The Deaths Raising Questions Across The Country. newsone.com 
The deaths of several Black people found hanging in different parts of the country in 2026 have drawn public attention and raised questions from grieving families and community members. While the circumstances surrounding each case are different, some families have challenged authorities' initial conclusions and called for greater transparency into how their loved ones died. …
(2026-09-10). India's 7.8% GDP: The Problem Is Not With The Number Alone. ummid.com Why should 5, 7 or 9 per cent growth ultimately matter unless sustained growth gives us more productive jobs, greater investment in education and health, rising real incomes, greater household savings and asset ownership, better public services, declining vulnerability and a progressively wider distribution of economic security?
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2026-09-10). Brooklyn Baddie From 'The Gilded Age' Comes Across The Bridge To Broadway. newsone.com 
Source: Bruce Glikas / Getty | Many may know Denée Benton as the indomitable Peggy Scott on HBO's The Gilded Age. But did you also know that she's a Tony-nominated actor who has played a Russian countess in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton on Broadway? Oh yes, she's got those kind of chops. And now she's coming to the Great White Way as the reigning mean girl. | School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Jocelyn Bioh's comedy opens at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre this month, nearly a decade after it first drew crowds off-Broadway. According to Broadway.com, Benton…
(2026-09-10). American Gestapo: The Worst Takes Time But It Comes Around Fast. nationofchange.org 
Barton Kunstler maps the largest ICE detention camps and the private contractors running them, and asks how far the buildup has to go before it counts as what it resembles.
(2026-09-10). Snakebites kill tens of thousands every year, could our new research change that? nationofchange.org 
Horses have been used to make antivenom for more than a century.
(2026-09-10). UN New World Map Projection: Cartography or Politics of Power. ummid.com The challenge is not whether we can draw a different map, the challenge is whether, having seen the distortion, we are willing to question the world we thought the map was showing us.
(2026-09-10). Who Gets To Stay Home? The Hidden Equity Math Of A New Child Care Rule [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Brasileira / Getty | The Trump administration's
(2026-09-10). Barcelona Secured a Resounding Victory in Their Champions League Opener Against Feyenoord. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — FC Barcelona debuted with a resounding 5-1 victory against Feyenoord of the Netherlands in their competitive debut in the UEFA Champions League. | In the third minute of play, Brazilian forward Raphinha put Barcelona ahead after a through ball into the box from his teammate Lamine Yamal, which he capitalized on to beat the opposing goalkeeper. | The combination between Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo and German striker Karim Adeyemi resulted in the second goal of the match for the Catalan side in the 22nd minute of the first half. | Raphinha scored again just after the start of…
(2026-09-10). Enterprise has to choose: US or ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Thinking about a fall foliage trip? Sounds beautiful, but before you pack the family into a rental, know that the vehicles ICE uses to kidnap our neighbors come from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.Working people are taking the fight to Enterprise. Join us in showing Enterprise how you feel! That's right. When you see a video of ICE throwing someone …
(2026-09-10). Trump Renews Post-9/11 National Emergency for 25th Year in a Row. truthout.org President Donald Trump has renewed the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush three days after 9/11, extending the nation's emergency "terrorist" threat declaration for the 25th year in a row. Signed September 14, 2001, Proclamation 7463 vastly expanded the executive branch's authority to mobilize troops and the National Guard in response to the 9/11 attack. |
(2026-09-10). Pakistan's Cities at a Crossroads: New Push for Affordable Housing and Better Planning. thinktank.pk Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address its growing housing and urban development challenges as the Ministry of Housing and Works and UN-Habitat explore stronger cooperation on affordable housing, urban planning, research and policy implementation. The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation on the …
(2026-09-10). AFL-CIO report warns digital shelf labels could cost retail workers billions in wages. nationofchange.org Maryland and New Jersey have already moved to restrict the technology, betting its pricing infrastructure poses as much risk to shoppers as to store staff.
(2026-09-10). Voter ID Has Damaged Trust in UK Elections, Study Finds. bylinetimes.com Mandatory voter ID damages trust in elections far more than it improves it, a new study suggests. | Academics at Goldsmiths, University of London, conducted 1,000 survey interviews at polling stations across elections held in the UK between 19 October 2023 and 1 May 2025, finding that around 2—3% of voters who turned up were unable to vote. | Of those who could vote, many knew of others who were not attending because they were aware they lacked the required ID proof, according to the research. | And only 13% of all respondents said the voter ID rules had increased their trust in elections whilst 35% stat…
(2026-09-10). Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order. whyy.org An appeals court on Thursday upheld a block on President Donald Trump's The three-judge panel refused to lift
(2026-09-10). Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate. al-monitor.com Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent's top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams set to dominate. | The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was "probably my last year in football". | The Portuguese attacker has nearly won it all during his club career, including five UEFA Champions League crowns.
(2026-09-10). France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com France has deployed its first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft, strengthening its ability to monitor threats at sea and support anti-submarine missions. Built under the AVSIMAR programme, the new jets combine advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, intelligence-gathering and rescue capabilities as NATO bolsters its maritime security amid rising tensions with Russia.
(2026-09-10). Why Defeating Al-Ittihad Tonight is Important for Al-Nassr. ummid.com The countdown has begun for the all important Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 26/27 latest Group Match tonight, and winning this match is important for the reigning SPL Champions.
(2026-09-10). Operational F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-09-10). Azerbaijani Election Monitor Sentenced after Unfair Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anar Mammadli, human rights defender and election monitor, Baku, Azerbaijan, February 6, 2024. | © 2024 Hannah Wagner/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | A court in Azerbaijan on September 7 sentenced the prominent human rights defender and election monitor Anar Mammadli to 13 years in prison following a trial marred by serious due process violations. His co-defendant, civic activist Anar Abdullayev, received a 12-year sentence.Mammadli, 48, spent more than two years in pretrial detention before the Baku Grave Crimes Court convicted him on politically motivated charges including curren…
(2026-09-10). Tidbits-Sept. 10: Reader Comments: New Nazis Win in German State Elections; Portside's Gloria Steinem's Final Essay; ICE Horrors Continue; Three Book Launches: Red Lives; Mahmoud Khalil's No Land To Stand on; Angela Y. Davis, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 10: Reader Comments: New Nazis Win in German State Elections; Portside's Gloria Steinem's Final Essay; ICE Horrors Continue; Three Book Launches: Red Lives; Mahmoud Khalil's No Land To Stand on; Angela Y. Davis, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor |
(2026-09-10). From Votes to Dollars: How Trump Is Changing US Electoral Politics. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's latest promise to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has turned the 2026 midterm campaign into something far larger than an ordinary electoral contest. The proposal, announced at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, is estimated to cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval. …
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardian notes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). Work At Underground Test Site A New Indicator Of Possible Strikes On Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Bunker. twz.com 
Pickaxe Mountain presents immense targeting challenges and that's where a key test range in New Mexico comes in to play, just as it did for Midnight Hammer.
(2026-09-10). EU Public Procurement Act: Will Human Rights Finally Matter More Than the Lowest Price? thinktank.pk The European Commission's proposed new EU Public Procurement Act could mark an important shift away from lowest-price contracting. But unless human rights and environmental due diligence become a firm requirement, the reform may struggle to prevent European public money from supporting labour abuses and environmental harm in global supply chains. Public procurement rarely attracts the …
(2026-09-10). By shunning the Taliban, the world is hurting normal Afghans. responsiblestatecraft.org Kabul — Last month, when Aisha Wahab of California became the first Afghan-American elected to Congress, her victory was heralded as a sign that Afghans had truly made their mark in American society. Afghan social media was inundated with messages of pride and celebration, Western-funded diaspora media outlets rushed out "who is Aisha Wahab" pieces, and even former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the 38-year-old on her victory.But that celebration was short-lived.During
(2026-09-10). Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial. portside.org Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial |
(2026-09-10). Spain's Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977. aljazeera.com After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
(2026-09-10). Colombia announces new aerial fumigation pilot program. colombiareports.com Colombia's National Narcotics Council (CNE) ordered the National Police to restart the aerial fumigation of coca, the base ingredient for cocaine. In a resolution, the CNE ordered "as a controlled, limited, temporary, and evaluable experimental phase, the implementation of a pilot plan for the eradication of illicit crops through aerial spraying using a manned aircraft …
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). Brazil's PT unveils Lula's election platform: austerity, nationalism and militarism amid deepening global crisis. wsws.org The PT's election platform is vague, self-congratulatory and systematically deceptive, painting a social reality entirely at odds with that lived by Brazilian workers and youth.
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite. geo.tv A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location identified as Saudi Arabia, in this still image taken from a video released on September 8, 2026. —Saudi Press Agency/Handout via ReutersHouthis attack Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan with ballistic…
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns at WHO regional chief amid fraud allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post on Wednesday amid fraud investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported, citing her resignation letter. | Wazed began her five-year term as the WHO's Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024. However, she has been on unpaid administrative leave since last year. | Her resignation comes amid allegations related to financial fraud, her academic qualifications and the acquisition of a plot of land in Ban…
(2026-09-10). Zheng Qinwen confirms participation in 2026 China Open. ecns.cn Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has confirmed her participation in the 2026 China Open, the tournament organizer announced on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). 3 dead, several trapped as Delhi building accommodating students collapses. ummid.com At least three people have died while two others are in a critical condition as a 5-storay building accommodating students in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed like a house of cards.
(2026-09-10). Commentary: Trump's hard-line policies drive BRICS founders closer. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive second-term foreign policy and heavy-handed tariff regime are…
(2026-09-10). Drones recreate Twin Towers in tribute ahead of 9/11 anniversary. aljazeera.com Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York's Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
(2026-09-10). Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here's why. whyy.org The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. | In this July 19, 2006 file photo, a woman walks next to a "For Rent" sign at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif. Real estate data firm Zillow reports on U.S. home rental prices in December 2014 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)…
(2026-09-10). Sanders brings AI risk researchers to a closed Senate briefing on AI danger. nationofchange.org 
Geoffrey Hinton and two other AI risk researchers, but no tech executives, will address senators on September 16.
(2026-09-10). Zelenskiy's plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova, Norway PM reveals. geo.tv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on May 20, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — ReutersThe plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to…
(2026-09-10). Federal Government Moves to Limit Public Input on Data Center Projects. capitalbnews.org 
Americans don't agree on much, but that's not the case when it comes to data centers. Seven in 10 Americans oppose building data centers for artificial intelligence in or near their communities. Despite this, the federal government is moving to make it easier for them to be built. And in some places, residents won't even …
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-10). Gauteng Social Development makes strides in fight against GBVF. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Social Development makes strides in fight against GBVF | The Gauteng Department of Social Development says it has made significant strides in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), with its Victim Empowerment Centres reaching more than 63 000 victims of crime and violence during the 2025/26 financial year. | The progress was highlighted by Gauteng MEC for Social Development Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko during the tabling of the Department's 2025/26 Annual Report at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature last week. | The Department funded 115 Victim Empowerment Centres (VECs) during the financi…
(2026-09-10). Morocco says not involved in Ceuta migrant influx. al-monitor.com Morocco said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the massive migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July. | More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented, chaotic surge that left scores dead and sparked European Union infighting over the touchy issue of migration.
(2026-09-10). Peru joins US-led 'Shield of the Americas' security alliance. aljazeera.com Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.
(2026-09-10). France Leads Europe's Push to Break US Space Dependence. thinktank.pk France is increasingly positioning itself as Europe's strongest political and strategic force for space sovereignty, at a moment when the United States—led by NASA, SpaceX and a powerful private-sector ecosystem—continues to dominate global launch capacity, satellite communications and commercial space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9—10, 2026, has therefore become more …
(2026-09-10). The Progress(ives) War on Reliable and Affordable Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Progress and Progress(ive)…. two words with somewhat similar spelling but with entirely different meanings. I asked Grok to help identify the distinctions. Progress… a forward movement, advancement, or improvement over time. It's about actual results or the process of getting better. Progressive…..favoring or promoting reform, change, and new ideas (especially social or political change), happening gradually or in stages…..supporting "progress' as an ideology.
(2026-09-10). Join WI BOPM at Progressive Lakeshore People's "Love Not Hate" Rally Event September 12, 2026 in Manitowoc, WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
Members of Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement (linktr.ee/wibopm) will be staffing a canopy at this important event in Manitowoc, WI September 12, 2026. A member of WI BOPM, along with other labor and community organizers, will be speaking too. Stop by to help continue building the people's world we all want and deserve, a …
(2026-09-10). Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt. aljazeera.com Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
(2026-09-10). Pakistan Says There Are No Discussions Underway About Joining Saudi War in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Sajjad Haider Khan said on Thursday that no discussions are underway about Pakistan taking military action in Yemen under the new Mecca defense pact. The comments from Khan came a day after Turkish media reported that Pakistan was likely to carry out airstrikes in Yemen at the request of Saudi Arabia, …
(2026-09-10). Marco Rubio and the Shield of the Americas, with Adam Isacson. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $2 or more – Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source…
(2026-09-10). Japanese netizens' doubts over Chinese hot meals for rescuers at Gyirong Port reveal a misunderstanding of disaster relief. ecns.cn A video showing military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has prompted skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who questioned whether the personnel were merely "camping."
(2026-09-10). UAE announces plans to invest $46B in Germany during MBZ visit. al-monitor.com The UAE is Germany's largest trading partner in the Gulf, with bilateral trade surpassing 13 million euros ($15 billion) last year.
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Poles protest against Russophobia and support for Ukraine. infobrics.org Across Europe, sentiment against pro-Ukraine policies fostered by Brussels has been growing among ordinary citizens.
(2026-09-10). Cook Islands war veterans' graves vandalised at historic Rarotonga cemetery. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific A historic cemetery in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been vandalised devastating families and local community members. An Australian-based researcher, who has led the restoration project at the Nikao Cemetery in Rarotonga for 10 years, says those responsible for vandalising the headstones need to be prosecuted. It was reported this…
(2026-09-10). Can India and China Turn Border Diplomacy into Lasting Peace? unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In October 2024, an agreement was reached between India and China to restore pre-2020 border patrolling along the disputed territories of Depsang and Demchok. The deal comes after the deadly confrontation in the Galwan Valley back in 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers and 4 Chinese soldiers died in the military clash. …
(2026-09-10). Is Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona's next breakout star? aljazeera.com Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.
(2026-09-10). Tens of Thousands Take Action for Nonviolent Solutions: Campaign Nonviolence Action Days 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
For 13 years, Campaign Nonviolence has been rallying tens of thousands of people each year to take action to build a culture of peace and active nonviolence, free from war, poverty, racism, and environmental destruction. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-10). The 19 Best Carne Asada Tacos in L.A. lataco.com You could argue that asada is the official taco of Los Angeles. Exhibit A: These mouthwatering 19 tacos, ranked.
(2026-09-10). The SCO Comes Out of the Shadows. fpif.org For most of its 25-year history, the
(2026-09-10). 5 Niche Perfumes That Smell Like Summer Holidays. thecanary.co 
Some scents can do what a photograph never quite manages: they drop you straight back onto the beach towel, into the salt spray, under a sun that never seems to set. That is the quiet magic of the right holiday fragrance — one spritz and you are somewhere warmer, slower, freer. It is no accident […] | By
(2026-09-10). International report says Australia's arms trade not transparent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-10). LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations. aljazeera.com Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
(2026-09-10). Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Eighth September 2026 marks another important day in UK-Israel-Palestine relations. Once again, Great Britain leads the way in censoring Israel for its illegal activities in the West Bank. In a highly anticipated speech in the House of Commons, the British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced a ban on all goods produced in the illegally occupied West Bank settlements. | The announcement gains added weight as it was made by a prominent Jewish Foreign Secretary who had served as the leader of the Labour Party and who might still play a more important role in…
(2026-09-10). Jason Arday: The Story Behind the Story of The Times' 'Impossible Data'. bylinetimes.com Jason Arday, Cambridge University's Professor of Sociology of Education, resigned in August after the institution announced it would investigate his appointment and work — following intense media scrutiny around allegations that parts of his 2015 PhD thesis had been plagiarised. | After stepping down, hundreds of articles were published on Arday — scrutinising many aspects of his life beyond academia, including his charity fundraising and his childhood mutism — across the established press in the UK and internationally. The 41-year-old was found dead at his home days later on 14 August. | One…
(2026-09-10). Trump Admin Wants To Exclude Non-Citizens And Eliminate Race From US Census [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Make Philly Affordable campaign carries city budget demands into fall. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—Residents concerned over their ability to afford life's necessities may want to follow the second phase of the Make Philly Affordable (MPA) campaign closely. This past spring, the grassroots coalition pressed Mayor Cherelle Parker and the City Council to allocate a portion of the $1.1 billion budget surplus to food, housing, schools, rec centers, libraries, …
(2026-09-10). DPWI to issue a Request for Information for the redevelopment of the Telkom Towers. sanews.gov.za DPWI to issue a Request for Information for the redevelopment of the Telkom Towers | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is set to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for the redevelopment of the Telkom Towers precinct in Pretoria, in a move aimed at transforming the dormant government-owned property into a productive, income-generating asset. | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said according to current estimates, the redevelopment of Telkom Towers is expected to cost between R1.8 billion and R2.2 billion and will involve the refurbishment of all nine buildings in the preci…
(2026-09-10). Explainer: Why BJP's Confidence is Fraying on the Ground. ummid.com What should worry the BJP's strategists is not any one poll number but the pattern underneath: a governing party discovering that its most effective opposition in 2026 was not the Congress or a regional rival but a satirical Instagram page turned street movement, staffed by people too young to remember the party's rise.
(2026-09-10). Yemen's Ansar Allah Makes Rapid Gains on the Ground, Takes Red Sea Port City of Mocha. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, have made rapid gains on the ground against Saudi-backed forces and have taken the Red Sea port city of Mocha, as the war in Yemen continues to escalate after it was reignited by Saudi airstrikes on the Sanaa International Airport in July. Fighting has also continued in …
(2026-09-10). India's Medical Tourism Push Has A Doctor Problem. ummid.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's target of 10 million medical tourists a year won't create new capacity in Indian healthcare, it will pull capacity out of a public system that's already short on it.
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). Big Tech wants to build a data center in your city. Is it worth it? mronline.org 
A closer look at costs and benefits.
(2026-09-10). 6th Annual Whitewater, WI Pride Rally (Info). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-09-10). The Dissidents (w/ Cartoonist Derf Backderf) TCHR. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Report \The images created by socialist and antiwar political cartoonists during the period around World War I were powerful tools for countering the elite's propaganda of the time. The Russian Revolution had just occurred, and in response to extreme wealth inequality, a militant working class was on the rise in the United States. …
(2026-09-10). Ukraine's New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles. twz.com 
Ukraine has unveiled a new domestically developed surface-to-air missile system designed to turn a diverse collection of air-to-air missiles into a flexible ground-based air defense capability. Called Shershen, Ukrainian for hornet, the system combines a locally-developed command-and-control architecture, a dedicated surveillance radar, and multiple launchers that can employ both Ukrainian and Western missiles. | The system was displayed at the
(2026-09-10). A year after Charlie Kirk's death, are young voters turning on Trump? aljazeera.com Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump's support among young men has fallen.
(2026-09-10). "The verdict against Bogdan is an indictment of the Ukrainian regime" wsws.org On September 6, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP-Germany), as part of its campaign for the Berlin state election, held a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the slogans "Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk!" We publish below the speech by Katja Rippert, SGP candidate in the Berlin elections.
(2026-09-10). Students Refuse to Interview with Merchants of Death. worldbeyondwar.org 
On September 9th, members of Veterans For Peace and Pax Christi offered students going into a Binghamton University Job Fair a Conscientious Objection Pledge to not interview with war machine corporations. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-10). Exhibition marking Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A commemorative exhibition celebrating the 70th birthday of late Hong Kong singer and actor Leslie Cheung opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
(2026-09-10). Far-Right Hacker Touting Cyber Attacks on Leftist Sites Has Close Ties to Pentagon Influencer. theintercept.com 
DataRepublican, the X account of Pentagon employee Jennica Pounds, is frequently one of the first to post about hacks against the left.
(2026-09-10). Makkah Pact: Moscow's Message of Caution to India. ummid.com With speculation swirling about which countries might join the Makkah Pact next – and what it means for India – the Kremlin has weighed in with a message of caution: don't read too much into it yet.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan's Tawila camp. aljazeera.com Insufficient aid and shelter increase hardship for displaced in Tawila, as malnutrition and disease spread rapidly.
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy. aljazeera.com Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
(2026-09-10). The Faltering US Voting System Unveils The Illusion Of Democracy [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: imageBROKER/sergio delle vedove / Getty | In the past, political cynics and those who abstained from voting may have had a point — albeit a weak one. Today, however, their stance isn't just one of apathy; it reveals a troubling form of narcissism. | The belief that this country was founded on the principles of freedom through enfranchisement has always been a myth, given that America has always participated in disenfranchising its own citizens. | Depending on when you read this, you may find yourself in a world either without mail-in ballot restrictions or one that has just come to terms with the…
(2026-09-10). Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum's three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen…
(2026-09-10). Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari's Death Marks the End of an Era. ummid.com Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari, one of the greatest geniuses and architects of Modern Malegaon, passed away around 02: 00 PM Saturday, September 5, 2026.
(2026-09-10). Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE. aljazeera.com Relations have been strained for years, as the two countries took differing positions on several regional issues.
(2026-09-10). BRICS Summit 2026: $32 Trillion! How Wealthy Is BRICS and Who Are the Richest Countries in the Bloc. infobrics.org Ahead of the BRICS summit 2026 in India, lets us take a looks at the combined economic power of the group and its various members…
(2026-09-10). US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections. portside.org US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections |
(2026-09-10). Surviving Trump: Trump Defends 9/11 Lie And Offers A $5K Bribe If Republicans Win The Midterms [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-10). Three Killed by US Bombing of Alleged Drug-Running Boat in the Caribbean. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command said in a statement that its forces bombed an alleged drug-running boat in the Caribbean on Thursday, killing at least three people. SOUTHCOM called the people it killed "narco-terrorists," a term the Pentagon has employed in its attempts to justify what are extrajudicial executions for an alleged crime that doesn't receive the …
(2026-09-10). In his first campaign ad, Fitzpatrick's democratic challenger Bob Harvie calls for data center moratorium. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Democratic congressional candidate Bob Harvie once "I'm Bob Harvie, I approve this message because I don't want more data centers, I wan…
(2026-09-10). UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen's war has entered 'dangerous phase'. aljazeera.com Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demands urgent steps to protect civilians and trade routes amid Houthi escalation.
(2026-09-10). California's largest state worker union opens strike vote against Newsom administration. nationofchange.org 
More than 100,000 workers will decide by October 7 after the state rejected most of the union's contract proposals.
(2026-09-10). The country that welcomed burned-out American sailors now humiliates Israelis with 'can't do…'. hindustantimes.com Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm on September 8 and said all foreign visitors must respect Thai law, culture and local customs. Bangkok urged Israel to better guide its nationals after reported incidents involving some Israeli tourists and business operators. Thailand stressed that misconduct would be handled through its laws, adding that one Israeli and one French national had received deportation orders following a separate Koh Samui dispute.
(2026-09-10). Trump Promises Americans $5K Checks If GOP Wins Midterms, Raising Legal Questions. truthout.org On Wednesday, during the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, President Donald Trump promised voters that if they deliver a GOP-controlled Congress in this fall's races, he will send every adult in the country a $5,000 check — an action that would likely be illegal. "Here's my promise: If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them… |
(2026-09-10). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). U.S. Postal Service Still Blocked from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots. commondreams.org The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would significantly interfere with mail voting if implemented.The Trump administration has also asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the injunction. A ruling is expected soon.In issuing the injunction, the U.S. District Court in Boston found that the USPS rule was likely unconstitutional and unlawful — and that enforcing it would make voter disenfranchisement "practically inevitable."The First Circuit Court of Appea…
(2026-09-10). 25 Years of War Was the Wrong Response to 9/11. nationofchange.org 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies tally the trillions spent and the millions killed in the quarter century of war that followed September 11.
(2026-09-10). Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE over 'provocative, hostile' actions. geo.tv The Algerian flag flies on the facade of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, France, April 16, 2025.— Reuters Ministry says means of preserving relations "exhausted".UAE foreign ministry offers no immediate comment.Algerian media accuses UAE of sowing regional discord.Algeria…
(2026-09-10). After the AfD's election victory: The Left Party is courting the CDU. wsws.org After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party is ingratiating itself even more openly with the CDU and the other establishment parties and offering to prop up CDU-led governments. This recipe will not weaken the AfD but strengthen it further.
(2026-09-10). ChatGPT Completely Nukes Kenya's College Essay Writing Gig Economy. wattsupwiththat.com The Kenyan essay gig economy once brought in between $240 million to $960 million annually in gross payments. AI slaughtered that cash cow.
(2026-09-10). Harvard History Department Chairman, Who Was Lead Author and Historical Consultant to the 9/11 Commission Report, Worked for the CIA. covertactionmagazine.com Ernest R. May embodies deep connection between academia and the CIA Ernest R. May (1928-2009) was a Harvard history professor for 55 years and dean of Harvard College in the late 1970s; he also served as the senior historian, consultant and main author (with Philip Zelikow) of the 9/11 Commission Report. The 9/11 Commission Report …
(2026-09-10). Cities Reject Trump's Funding for High-Tech Policing and Mass Surveillance. truthout.org After taking a "serious look" at applying for federal funding under the Trump administration's Model Cities Initiative, the city leaders of cash-strapped New Orleans announced on August 31 that they will not apply for the controversial grant program. The $300 million grant program for cities and local governments of more than 100,000 people offers to pay for high-tech policing and public… |
(2026-09-10). Pentagon Employee DataRepublican Posts Inside Info About Hacks Against the Far Left. theintercept.com It was a bad week for the Autistici/Inventati collective. | On August 26, the State Department announced far-reaching A/I maintains d…
(2026-09-10). La Seguridad No Son Armas. worldbeyondwar.org 
By LIMPAL Colombia (WILPF), September 10, 2026 | Rechazamos el reciente decreto que levanta la suspensión general de los permisos para el porte de armas de fuego en Colombia. | Las organizaciones de mujeres y feministas abajo firmantes rechazamos categóricamente el Decreto 1368 de 2026, mediante el cual el Gobierno Nacional levanta la suspensión general de los permisos para el porte de armas de fuego en Colombia. En la práctica, esto significa que las personas que ya cuentan con un permiso de porte vigente podrán volver a ejercerlo sin solicita…
(2026-09-10). Court orders Colombia's government to remove images of slain "narcoterrorists" colombiareports.com A Bogota judge ordered Colombia's government to remove images and videos of President Abelardo de la Espriella walking through the remains of slain suspected guerrillas from its social media accounts. The judge also ordered the government to remove images and videos of the body bags containing the lifeless remains of four members of organized crime …
(2026-09-10). La Agenda Hostil Del Secretario De Estado De Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, Sólo Traerá Más Sumisión, Dolor, y Sufrimiento Para Los Pueblos Del Sur Global. worldbeyondwar.org 
La visita del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, a Ecuador, Colombia y Perú sólo profundizará la agenda securitista y la política exterior de expolio de la Administración Trump en la región a cambio de dádivas a los Gobiernos latinoamericanos . . . #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-10). 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.