(2026-09-02). Breaking: America strikes IRGC targets across Iran as Trump issues chilling retaliation warning | US. hindustantimes.com The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets, with CENTCOM calling them retaliatory attacks after alleged IRGC threats to American troops and commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. As explosions are reported across southern Iran, Tehran warns there will be "no surrender through diplomacy," raising fears of another Iranian response and a wider escalation.
(2026-09-02). Middle East crisis escalates: Iran attacks US bases in Jordan, Bahrain after US strikes kill 4 during wedding at home. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States launched barrage of missiles on Iran on Tuesday, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military assets along the country's southern coast. Tehran responded with ballistic missiles and drone attacks on US-linked targets across the region, marking the most serious escalation between the two sides in several weeks. | The latest attacks have raised fears that the conflict, which has continued for more than six months, could intensify again. The fighting has already disrupted shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and pushed global energy prices hig…
(2026-09-02). Shanghai Cooperation Org. Roundly Condemns War on Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization wrapped up its summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1. Its members include Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. India and China alone account for about 2.9 billion people, or 35% of the world's population, and the SCO accounts for roughly 40% of all the people in the world. That plurality of the world's population is not happy about the Netanyahu-Trump assault on Iran. | In attendance were China's President Xi Jinping, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan…
(2026-09-02). Former New Zealand defence minister says World War III is underway. wsws.org Ron Mark, who wants to be the defence minister again, said New Zealand must be "mentally prepared to start arming ourselves" for war against China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
(2026-09-02). Six Months, Five Mediators, No Settlement: The Diplomacy of the Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu On 28 August, six months to the day after American and Israeli aircraft opened the war on Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted that putting diplomacy back on track was not impossible. He had just held what he called creative discussions with Qatar's prime minister, who had flown to Tehran that week. Days earlier, Pakistan's …
(2026-09-02). US strike hits Iranian wedding, killing four including child, wounding more than 50. geo.tv Iranian Red Crescent Society members search through the rubble for victims after Israeli strikes, at an unspecified location in Iran, in this undated image released June 17, 2025 and obtained from social media. — ReutersShrapnel from US missile strike hit wedding ceremony in…
(2026-09-02). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-09-02). Whistleblower warns Postal Service will deny mail ballots to millions under Trump scheme. wsws.org A whistleblower report by an anonymous United States Postal Service official made public on Tuesday warns that under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, USPS will withhold mail ballots from millions of voters.
(2026-09-02). Thursday 9/3: Film – Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-09-02). Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism 'smear campaign'. aljazeera.com The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
(2026-09-02). Wednesday 9/2: Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-09-02). Berlin state election: Left Party candidate sides with right-wing media frenzy against her own party's Gaza rally. wsws.org The real offence, it turns out, was criticising a genocide the Left Party itself has supported—in parliament, in coalition budgets, and now on the campaign trail.
(2026-09-02). Silicon Valley Labor & Community Fight Data theft, AI, ICE and Palantir. indybay.org Silicon Valley labor rallied with community supporters to protest the uncontrolled introduction of AI into jobs in many industries. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir supports ICE and has been involved in the genocide.
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). John Mearsheimer and Chris Hedges: Trump's economic war on Iran is a desperate 'Hail Mary'. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-02). Measures evaluated to ensure water supply amid blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel met on Tuesday with officials and experts to evaluate measures to ensure Havana's water supply in the face of the energy crisis caused by the tightening of the U.S. blockade. | The meeting, held at the Palace of the Revolution, focused on three key areas: ensuring supply through generators, maintaining the electrical grids associated with the service, and achieving energy independence to guarantee water distribution in the capital. | During the meeting, it was reported that generators from distributed generation have been mobilized to support the first 29 selected water sources a…
(2026-09-02). Para príncipes enanos se hizo una fiesta. radiohc.cu 
Para princesas y príncipes enanos se hizo esta fiesta. El inicio del curso escolar en Cuba volvió a traer esperanzas y alegrías, a pesar de momentos muy difíciles y el duro bregar del día a día de profesores, maestros, familias, jóvenes, niñas y niños que deberán asumir grandes desafíos en medio de muchas carencias y apagones, pero con la certeza de que el futuro está a la vuelta de la esquina y por ese mañana habrá que darlo todo. | En el Seminternado 13 de marzo, de Santa Clara, se abrieron las puertas como cada septiembre, tal y como aconteció en los más de 600 planteles educacionales de Villa Clara. Una bande…
(2026-09-02). Evalúan medidas para asegurar abasto de agua en La Habana ante bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel evaluó este martes, con directivos y expertos, las medidas para asegurar el abasto de agua en La Habana ante la crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | El encuentro, celebrado en el Palacio de la Revolución, se centró en tres ejes fundamentales: el aseguramiento del abasto mediante grupos electrógenos, el mantenimiento de las redes eléctricas asociadas al servicio y la independencia energética para garantizar la distribución del agua en la capital. | Dur…
(2026-09-02). As US seeks Gaza donor's extradition, wife warns of 'terrifying precedent'. aljazeera.com Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
(2026-09-02). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Venezuela's Main Airport Resumes Passenger Flights 10 Weeks After Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Commercial passenger service is now operating from provisional terminals constructed in an airport parking area while rehabilitation of the permanent facilities continues. Transport Minister Francisco Garcés said the more than 10,000-square-meter complex wa…
(2026-09-02). Regime Change, Itemized: Inside the Venezuela Oil Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu The 65-billion-barrel Venezuela oil deal is not proof that regime change was sold with a resource contract attached as its explicit precondition — the deal was announced eight months after Nicolás Maduro's capture, not before it. But the actual innovation, and the exportable part of the template, is the deniability structure itself: oil majors briefed …
(2026-09-02). Can Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Derail the Country's Energy Recovery? moderndiplomacy.eu US President Donald Trump's plan to secure direct access to Venezuela's oil reserves could undermine the country's efforts to revive its struggling energy sector. While Washington says the arrangement will accelerate reconstruction and strengthen US energy security, critics warn that preferential treatment for a US backed company could discourage competition and foreign investment. US Seeks …
(2026-09-02). Venezuela: National Assembly Approves Partial Reform of the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan National Assembly approved, unanimously and in its final discussion, the partial reform of the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), the highest governing court in the country. | During an extraordinary session held this Tuesday at the La Carlota Convention Center, the deputies approved the establishment and operation of the Judicial Nominations Committee, which will serve for a period of two years and will be composed of participants from various sectors of society and in a manner that ensures gender parity. | It is worth recalling that in the first debate of this reform within the pl…
(2026-09-02). Can we believe anything that Vladimir Putin says these days? gilbertdoctorow.com At the close of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan yesterday, Vladimir held a press conference with the Russian journalists in his suite. He gave a very detailed answer to the question of one journalist requesting information on the status of the war on the ground in Donbas. He said that he had …
(2026-09-02). Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at SCO Plus meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-09-02). Is Huckabee doing anything about dead Americans in West Bank? responsiblestatecraft.org Israeli settlers
(2026-09-02). Israeli forces, settlers attack two West Bank mosques. aljazeera.com Israeli forces fire tear gas into one mosque after settlers set fire to and vandalise another.
(2026-09-02). Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students' learning. aljazeera.com AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
(2026-09-02). Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son. aljazeera.com Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.
(2026-09-02). Chinese neural interface technology helps paralyzed Russian girl regain ability to walk. ecns.cn A 12-year-old Russian girl who suffered lower-limb paralysis in a car accident has regained the ability to walk with walking assistance, after receiving treatment with a China-developed closed-loop spinal neural interface in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-09-02). Hysterie in Berlin: Nachdem Moskau fàºr den ´Anschlagversuch ª am Flughafen Leipzig verantwortlich gemacht wurde, bricht Deutschland die kulturellen Beziehungen zu Russland ab. strategic-culture.su Die Vorwàºrfe der deutschen Regierung gegen Russland hinterlassen den Eindruck einer billigen Farce. Sie erinnern schmerzlich an das ´highly likely ª der ehemaligen britischen Premierministerin Theresa May. Der angebliche ´Anschlagsversuch ª richtete sich gegen ein ukrainisches Milità§rtransportflugzeug im Leipziger Zivilflughafen, das bis zum Bersten mit Waffen beladen war. | Diese Worte wurden von May am 12. Mà§rz 2018 in einer pathetischen Rede im Unterhaus des britischen Parlaments geà§uàüert. Sie waren der Anschuldigung gegen Russland wegen der Vergiftung des Do…
(2026-09-02). Mongolian medical workers receive TCM training in Gansu. ecns.cn A group of medical workers from Mongolia's Govi-Altai Province began a 14-day training program in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday.
(2026-09-02). China's second batch of emergency aid arrives in Kathmandu. ecns.cn The second batch of Chinese emergency disaster relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday afternoon, delivered by a Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport plane as heavy rain swept the Nepali capital.
(2026-09-02). Ukraine wants Starlink to hunt Russia's weapons, but Elon Musk's answer could change the war | Kyiv. hindustantimes.com Elon Musk has reportedly opposed Ukraine using Starlink for strikes inside Russian territory, dealing a potential setback to Kyiv's plans to expand drone operations. Reports say Musk wants a negotiated settlement rather than further escalation, while Zelensky has sought approval from both Musk and the White House.
(2026-09-02). NICD urges parents to vaccinate against rotavirus. sanews.gov.za NICD urges parents to vaccinate against rotavirus | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is encouraging all parents to vaccinate their children against rotavirus following an increase in rotavirus cases in Pretoria, with one death already reported. | Parents are also urged to continue breastfeeding infants or administer oral rehydration solution — six teaspoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of salt in one litre of clean water — to infants and children with diarrhoeal symptoms. | According to the institute, the virus is a seasonal diarrhoeal infection common to children which peaks d…
(2026-09-02). Measuring Meaningless Climate Actions. wattsupwiththat.com So, the return on trillions in subsidies, costs of regulatory compliance, higher electricity prices, and lost economic growth is hypothetical, minuscule temperature changes that mean nothing.
(2026-09-02). China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise. ecns.cn China, Russia and Mongolia will hold the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise in early September 2026, China's Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). World's longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel project passes 4-km boring milestone. ecns.cn The "Yongzhou" tunnel boring machine (TBM), operating on the Ningbo side of the Jintang undersea tunnel in Zhejiang Province, has completed over 4,000 meters of excavation as of Monday, with less than one kilometer left before reaching the preset mid-sea junction.
(2026-09-02). China launches National Science Popularization Month. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), together with 34 government departments and organizations, launched the 2026 National Science Popularization Month on Tuesday, kicking off a month of exhibitions, hands-on activities and public science programs across China.
(2026-09-02). Saturday 9/26: SF World NAKED Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF Edition. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street…
(2026-09-02). Class & Discussion On The Banning of Factions By Bolshevik Congress of 1921. indybay.org The DSA EB held a presentation and discussion on the banning of factions by the 10th Congress of the Party in 1921…
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/8: Canadians Are Not The Enemy! STOP The Trade War NOW! No Tariffs & Trade War With Canada. indybay.org Middle Harbor Shoreline Park | Port Of Oakland | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland…
(2026-09-02). Nurses and Allies Protest Use of Palantir's AI Tech at Hospitals. indybay.org On August 27, National Nurses United held protests in Palo Alto and seven other US cities. Together with community organizations they called on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with the company Palantir due to its dangerous AI software. Photos here are from the Palo Alto demonstration.
(2026-09-02). American Postal Workers Union convention offers no fight against historic USPS cuts. wsws.org Under conditions of the deepest attacks on USPS in history, and ongoing conspiracies from the White House,…
(2026-09-02). Hemingway in decline: Film version of Across the River and Into the Trees. wsws.org But a decline in what? Simply in Hemingway's skill as a writer? Or something more? It is necessary to briefly consider his history.
(2026-09-02). Blood on their hands: Trump's immigration Gestapo drives Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel to suicide. wsws.org More than 100 Haitians in Springfield have been fitted with electronic monitors as the Trump administration accelerates deportation flights and mass immigration raids.
(2026-09-02). Maintenance worker crushed to death at Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. wsws.org Andrew "Andy" Block was killed at the Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan two weeks ago when he was crushed by a powered scrap shoot clam shell that closed on him while he was performing a welding repair.
(2026-09-02). Former Samsic ramp supervisor exposes deadly conditions behind Montreal airport worker Oscar Robayo's death. wsws.org The death of Robayo has exposed the deadly consequences of airport subcontracting and deregulation.
(2026-09-02). Tunisia: Civil Society Under Siege. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tunisians hold up placards during a march organized by the Campaign Against the Criminalization of Civil Work to protest racism in Tunis, April 11, 2026. The demonstration, which includes human rights organizations, civil society groups, and activists, addresses concerns about what participants describe as a rise in racist rhetoric, as well as efforts to criminalize solidarity and civil, political, and trade union activities. The event also highlights concerns about the targeting of activists and advocates. | © 2026 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP | The Tunisian government has s…
(2026-09-02). China's railways handle 954 million passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel rush from July 1 to Aug. 31, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
(2026-09-02). US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands. Details are yet to be finalised, but RNZ Pacific understands it was discussed at a closed dialogue partners meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)…
(2026-09-02). Ethics, integrity top priorities for public service. sanews.gov.za Ethics, integrity top priorities for public service | The Department of Public Service and Administration's (DPSA) Strengthening Ethics, Integrity and Green Governance (SEIGG) Project is poised to catapult the public service into a new era of strengthened accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. | The project will run from 2025 to 2030 and is funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Cowater International, with a budget of approximately R50 million. | At the launch of the project, DPSA Acting Director-General Willie Vukela noted that SEIGG builds on work already done under the Strengthening Ethi…
(2026-09-02). Copper-gold deposit found in East China. ecns.cn China has made a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration in the Chating region of Xuancheng, Anhui province, with the discovery expected to establish a large-scale resource base in East China, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Saturday 9/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue.
(2026-09-02). Drop The Charges! ICE, The Fascist Occupation Of Minneapolis, Labor & The Minneapolis 15. indybay.org The ICE fascist occupation of Minneapolis led to a mass mobilization of workers and the community against the attack. Cal an IBEW electrician talks about how this happened and how labor and the community organized as well as the felony indictments facing some of the organizers.
(2026-09-02). Russian-Israeli historian Artem Kirpichenok detained by Israeli secret service. wsws.org Kirpichenok's arrest is an attack on the democratic rights of the entire working class and speaks to the utter lawlessness and criminality with which the Israeli state suppresses its critics, regardless of their faith and nationality.
(2026-09-02). Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC's Madison Square Garden. aljazeera.com No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
(2026-09-02). Saturday 9/19: Pacific Pearl To Celebrate The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. indybay.org Pacific Pearl Shopping Center (733 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588)…
(2026-09-02). Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in 'random stabbing' at Times Square; what we know so far about attack. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a tragic incident, vice president of Bank of America Erin Piacenti was killed in what investigators describe as 'random' stabbing incident at New York City's Time Square in broad day | Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in 'random stabbing' at Times Square; what we know so far about attack…
(2026-09-02). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: 'Borrowing substation for power supply' clears full‚Äëoutage dilemma. ecns.cn Recently, State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company completed power supply assurance during the full shutdown of the 110‚ÄëkV Yezhuang Substation by using an idle user‚Äëowned substation for alternative power supply, verifying the feasibility of the "borrowing substation for power supply" solution.
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong to open its first robot-run retail stores. ecns.cn Hong Kong is set to open its first robot-run retail stores, with three Galbot Store outlets scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon. aljazeera.com Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.
(2026-09-02). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-02). Friday 9/25: East Bay Screening Of "When ICE Melts" On Lessons Of Minneapolis Struggle. indybay.org DSA Office – 1610 Harrison St Suite D, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2026-09-02). 50 year anniversary of Santa Cruz guitars in the Bay Area. indybay.org Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
(2026-09-02). Sri Lanka: More than 1,000 workers strike at Sevanagala Sugar Factory. wsws.org Workers have been on strike for more than a week demanding a wage increase, in defiance of the union bureaucracy.
(2026-09-02). "We're going to have to draw a line in the sand" : Locked-out Martinez refinery workers speak out. wsws.org The lockout of 120 Marathon refinery workers, the contract struggle involving 23,000 steelworkers and the National Steel Car strike in Canada point to the conditions for a united struggle across North America.
(2026-09-02). Sweden: Most Parties Back Stronger Action on Israel. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Swedish and European Union flags fly in front of the Parliament House in Stockholm, Sweden. | © Melker Dahlstrand/The Swedish Parliament | (Stockholm) — A majority of Swedish parliamentary parties support significantly stronger measures to curb Israeli government abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory than current policies suggest, six civil society organizations said today.The groups released a survey ahead of the September 13, 2026 general election. Seven of the eight parties in the Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, responded to the survey, a joint initiative by Act C…
(2026-09-02). Ronald Sakolsky departs Beijing for the U.S. ecns.cn American Ronald Sakolsky concludes his China trip and departs for the United States on Sept.1, 2026, with Yin Yuzhen seeing him off at the airport.
(2026-09-02). The Gutting of Higher Education — What's Left of the New School? portside.org The Gutting of Higher Education — What's Left of the New School? |
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion. aljazeera.com High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.
(2026-09-02). Health facilities have stable medical supplies – Department of Health. sanews.gov.za Health facilities have stable medical supplies – Department of Health | The Department of Health (DoH) has assured South Africans that there is stable medical supply at public health facilities in several provinces across the country. | The department explained that it is aware of concerns regarding medicines appearing to be out of stock, as well instances where "patients receive medicines that are different from those they have been issued with from health facilities". | "The department wishes to reassure the public that a change in the colour, shape, packaging or manufacturer of a medicine does not mean that th…
(2026-09-02). Australia, US Pledge $580 Million to Boost Pacific Support Against China. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia and the United States have announced a combined $580 million in funding for Pacific Island nations, highlighting growing competition with China for influence across the strategically important region. The funding comes as Pacific states face energy insecurity, organised crime and climate related pressures, while China has expanded its regional presence through infrastructure projects, grants …
(2026-09-02). Federal Oil and Gas Well Bonding: Undoing Biden. wattsupwiththat.com Imposing high bonding requirements across the board does little to protect taxpayers or the environment and ties up capital in unproductive ways. In fact, as some states have ratcheted up financial assurance regulations, and as capital market trends have increased costs, some operators have been unable to cope. Ironically, this can make the well abandonment problem worse—a foretaste of what could come if higher federal minimums come into force.
(2026-09-02). Pacific leaders pull out of contentious Pacific Islands summit. wsws.org Five prime ministers have withdrawn from the Pacific summit amid escalating tensions caused by far-advanced war preparations by the US against China.
(2026-09-02). 'Really terrified': Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US. aljazeera.com The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
(2026-09-02). 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…
(2026-09-02). Bond yields surge as governments borrow for war and rearmament. wsws.org The rise in US bond yields was particularly significant because it came in the face of attempts by Treasury secretary Scott Bessent to suppress them.
(2026-09-02). Xi says China, Egypt set example of friendship, solidarity between developing countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust, fruitful mutually beneficial cooperation, and close and effective coordination in multilateral affairs.
(2026-09-02). AfD MP in Northern Cyprus. unitedworldint.com On August 25, AfD lawmaker Maximilian Krah visited the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Speaking during his visit, Krah said it was wrong to look at the Cyprus issue from only one side and argued that people should come to the TRNC and "see the facts for themselves." According to a statement from the …
(2026-09-02). Chinese, Egyptian archaeologists uncover ancient secrets at Sekhmet Temple. ecns.cn A joint team of Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists has unearthed significant ruins and artifacts at the ancient Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina, Giza Province, west of the Egyptian capital Cairo, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has said.
(2026-09-02). Over $1 trillion! The 'business playbook' behind China-ASEAN success. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Tuesday on China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation, as well as the upcoming China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
(2026-09-02). Xi calls for SCO to strive for higher quality development, promote better global governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with all parties to continue to strive for higher-quality development, and make the global governance system more just and equitable.
(2026-09-02). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-02). Honduras: The Garifuna People Resist the Seizure of Their Territories. orinocotribune.com By Federico Pita — Aug 27, 2026 | Land Grabbing, Criminalization, and Racism
| In Honduras, various Garifuna organizations have condemned a policy of land seizures, criminalization, and racism targeting their communities in Honduras. At the Supreme Court, they have set up a camp to demand the release of five human rights defenders and compliance with the Inter-American Court's rulings recognizing their rights to their ancestral territories. | For weeks now, members of various Garifuna communities have been gathered in front of the Supreme Court of Justice of Honduras. Organized by the Honduran Black F…
(2026-09-02). China launches five-year program to support over 100 young football players training overseas. ecns.cn China officially launched a five-year program in Beijing on Tuesday to support more than 100 promising young football players training overseas, with annual funding of up to 450,000 yuan ($67,000) per player.
(2026-09-02). Major copper-gold deposit discovered in east China. ecns.cn China has made a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration in the Chating area of Xuancheng, east China's Anhui Province, potentially paving the way for the development of a major copper and gold resource base in the Yangtze River Delta region, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Gary, Indiana residents speak out after 14 days without power. wsws.org We spoke to residents of Gary, Indiana who spent 14 days without power after a storm damaged electrical infrastructure owned by NIPSCO, the local power monopoly.
(2026-09-02). Sunday 8/30: : Film Showing. indybay.org Grace Baptist Church | 484 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112, USA…
(2026-09-02). California 176 – International Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Month. indybay.org Today, stiff winds and "erasure" challenges the efforts to document and share California Underground Railroad histories, headquartered here along at hub of Historic American River Basin, once owned and operated by the "African Founding Father of Califirnia"
(2026-09-02). Asian Stocks Fall as US Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian financial markets came under heavy pressure on Wednesday as renewed US airstrikes on Iran intensified fears of further disruption to the global energy supply. Rising oil prices and a sharp increase in US government bond yields revived concerns over inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates, triggering a broad selloff across equities and …
(2026-09-02). 2026 Fall National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org ICE Mass Arrests, DNA Harvesting, Electric Shock Gloves, We Need to Fight Against It!
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/20: 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers: S.F. War Memorial Veterans Building. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave., 2nd Floor | S.F. War Memorial Veterans | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-02). Australia: Teachers denounce union pay "victory" in Queensland. wsws.org Educators are furious at the Queensland Teachers Union's claim that they had a "significant win" last week when the state's industrial relations judges granted a supposed 3 percent wage rise.
(2026-09-02). SIU welcomes the arrest of Govindraju. sanews.gov.za SIU welcomes the arrest of Govindraju | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of Stefan Joel Govindraju, who made his first appearance before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge on Monday. | Govindraju faces multiple charges arising from allegations of the procurement of medical supplies and equipment at Tembisa Hospital. The charges include 70 counts of fraud, theft, money laundering and corruption-related offences. | In April 2025, the SIU referred evidence of criminal conduct to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), linking Govindraju and Tembisa Hospi…
(2026-09-02). Xi arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on Sept. 1, 2026. Upon the arrival, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Cairo International Airport.
(2026-09-02). Apple's new CEO John Ternus debuts on Weibo, gaining over 24,000 followers overnight. ecns.cn Apple's newly appointed chief executive John Ternus has launched his official account on China's social media platform Weibo, amassing over 20,000 followers within hours of his debut.
(2026-09-02). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-02). Why Are Global Bond Markets Selling Off? moderndiplomacy.eu Government bond markets across major economies are facing a broad selloff as investors worry about persistent inflation, higher interest rates and growing government debt. Yields in the United States, Japan, Germany, France and Britain have risen to multi year or multi decade highs, increasing borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households. Global Bond Yields Rise …
(2026-09-02). Gansu's fresh apple, juice exports climb steadily on dual-track upgrade strategy. ecns.cn Gansu Province has seen steady growth in exports of fresh apples and processed apple juice in the first seven months of 2026, bolstered by a dual-track development strategy covering fresh agricultural products and high-value processed goods.
(2026-09-02). Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in maps app. aljazeera.com The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
(2026-09-02). SEIU1021 SF Nurses & Community Healthcare Workers Protesting Attacks By Lurie & Union Tops. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF City nurses and City Community Healthcare Workers are protesting a concession contract pushed by SF Mayor Lurie & union tops.
(2026-09-02). Beyond Slogans: The Ten Structural Realities Governing Modern Energy Systems. moderndiplomacy.eu Energy literacy has become a strategic necessity for modern societies. Electrification accelerates across Europe and the United States, natural gas remains the backbone of grid stability, and oil markets continue to shape global economic behavior. In this context, the public dialogue must evolve beyond slogans. Without a grounded understanding of how energy systems actually work, …
(2026-09-02). War has shifted how power works in Iran. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — When Washington unveiled its
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/29: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Unchecked Eugenic Roots of AI Technology. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612 | Film will be available on PBS Independence Lens | starting Sept 12, 2026 | Or rent the film for streaming here: notaidoc.com/…
(2026-09-02). Tunisia's civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens. aljazeera.com Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia's civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
(2026-09-02). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-09-02). Russian logistics expert: The Ukrainian attacks on the Black Sea affect 27% of the world's grain supply. unitedworldint.com by Edvard Chesnokov Sergey Sigachev is a member of the Russian Geographical Society, and an expert in logistics and transport. On the dawn of the Russian internet, he created the first web-guide on the famous Trans-Siberian railroad, and recently he has printed a non-fiction book about this longest land route on the Earth. Exclusively to United …
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case. aljazeera.com Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.
(2026-09-02). Thousands of children face catastrophic conditions following Nepal floods. wsws.org Flash floods in Nepal have left over 22,000 children vulnerable, with families struggling to access clean water.
(2026-09-02). Europe pushes 'expired' arsenal for Kyiv as Russia mocks Zelensky's 1000-drone dream | Watch, War. hindustantimes.com Russia has slammed Volodymyr Zelensky's call to increase drone strikes on Russian territory from 300 to 1,000 per day. Maria Zakharova accused Kyiv of seeking more Western weapons while escalating attacks, as Moscow warned of growing strikes and Western support for Ukraine.
(2026-09-02). Government urged to make services accessible for Deaf South Africans. sanews.gov.za Government urged to make services accessible for Deaf South Africans | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for South African Sign Language to be integrated into the public service to ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons can access information and government services. | "Planning for accessible communication should be normalised in government planning, budgeting, procurement, monitoring and accountability systems. When Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons cannot access basic information that enables independent living, we directly violate their human rights and make it impossible…
(2026-09-02). The Ark-La-Tex may be leading America's lithium race. wattsupwiththat.com The Ark-La-Tex lithium industry is in its infancy but has potential to revitalize rural and small-town economies — and that dovetails with the goals both of President Trump's 2018 Rural Prosperity Task Force and 2025's One Big Beautiful Bill — as well as with his call for rebuilding the domestic critical minerals industry and ending the stifling of mining operations in America.
(2026-09-02). Improved access to water for Ntabankulu residents. sanews.gov.za Improved access to water for Ntabankulu residents | Residents of Luncedweni and Dedelo villages in the Ntabankulu Local Municipality, in the Eastern Cape, are set to gain improved access to reliable, quality water, following the recent handover of the Luncedweni Water Supply Scheme. | The Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM), led by Executive Mayor Tsileng Sobuthongo, alongside Members of the Mayoral Committee and Ntabankulu Speaker Nomvula Kinase, officially handed over the project site to appointed contractors, Route 17 CVE Trading and Projects, in partnership with Lebutaka Consulting Engineers. | Funded thr…
(2026-09-02). Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications. aljazeera.com Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-02). Youth will pay price for WFH. onlineopinion.com.au Past Labor premiers have managed to make other people pay the price of their policies. This time it is the young workers.
(2026-09-02). Hormuzing It Up: Or "Bombing the Shit" Out of Them (Whoever They Might Be). juancole.com ( The president after him, Lyndon Johnson, who had a knack for vulgarity, launched the major b…
(2026-09-02). Three provinces officially kick off Tourism Month. sanews.gov.za Three provinces officially kick off Tourism Month | The Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape have joined forces for the first ever Tri-Province Tourism Month media launch held on Monday at the Chargo River Lodge in Colesberg. | The theme for the 2026 Tourism Month is: "Growing South Africa's Tourism Sector in the Digital Era". | "This pioneering collaboration positions the three provinces as one seamless tourism region, centred on the breathtaking Lake Gariep, South Africa's largest reservoir and a shared natural wonder. | "By breaking provincial boundaries, the initiative invites domestic travellers to exp…
(2026-09-02). Traveling through history in Tibetan culture: Cambodian student discovers different side of China. ecns.cn Chhom Leakshmy, a student from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, visited Qinghai for the first time. At the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, she explored traditional costumes, exquisite paintings and distinctive silk textiles, gaining a closer look at the rich and unique Tibetan culture.
(2026-09-02). Taiwan Firms Plan $20 Billion More US Investment as AI Demand Surges. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwanese companies are planning an additional $20 billion in investment in the United States, driven largely by strong demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies. The move comes as Washington pressures Taiwan's technology industry to expand its US presence and strengthen domestic semiconductor production. Taiwanese Investment Expands Taiwan's Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said the government …
(2026-09-02). US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law. aljazeera.com US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/1: "I Care About Peace" Series: Keep Khallet Al Dabaa School Standing. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QAZ4aQL……
(2026-09-02). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/20: Jeremy Mack & Keane Chukwuneta The Billionaire-Backed Takeover of San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Monday 9/7: Union Democracy & Fighting Business Unionism & Concession Contracts: A WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/13: Walter Riley: Civil Rights & Structural Attacks. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Why are so many Vance allies leaving the Trump administration? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-02). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Brazil, the next destination of the global migration crisis? strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-02). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Chinese medical mission restores sight to over 1,400 patients in Kyrgyzstan. ecns.cn
(2026-09-02). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). The new world order which punishes Americans is helped get off the ground by Trump. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-02). Fishing season resumes in Bohai and Yellow seas after four-month ban. ecns.cn
(2026-09-02). US may ask parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children. geo.tv
(2026-09-02). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Parlamento nicaragàºense aprueba reforma constitucional. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Nicaragua y el pueblo congregado en la ciudad de León aprobaron este martes, por unanimidad, la iniciativa de reformas a la Constitución Política, tras un proceso de consulta nacional de 36 días. | Previo a la votación, el presidente del Parlamento, Gustavo Porras, destacó el carácter amplio e inclusivo de la consulta desarrollada por la Comisión Especial de Carácter Constitucional, en la que participaron más de 300 mil personas de distintos sectores, gremios e instituciones del Estado. | El parlamentario señaló que las reformas aprobadas a ocho artículos de la Carta Magna tie…
(2026-09-02). Dal declino silenzioso del dollaro all'ascesa del sistema finanziario BRICS. strategic-culture.su In vista del summit di Nuova Delhi che si terrà a settembre, facciamo il punto della situazione sull'andamento della strategia dei BRICS+. | Segue nostro L'eredità di Bretton Woods | Nel luglio del 1944, nel New Hampshire, quarantaquattro nazioni firmarono gli accordi che avrebbero governato la finanza mondiale per i successivi tre decenni. Il dollaro americano veniva ancorato all'oro a trentacinque dollari per oncia troy; le altre valut…
(2026-09-01). UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromSept 1 (Reuters) – France said on Tuesday the U.N. Security Council will vote this month on renewing the mandate of a panel monitoring sanctions on Iran, setting up a potential showdown with Russia and China, which oppose the sanctions regime and oversight mechanisms.The mandate of the panel, which supports the work of the U.N. sanctions committee on Iran, is due to expire on September 26, during the annual meeting of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is expected to top the agenda.
(2026-09-01). The SCO Summit: The New Architecture of a World Without Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu Xi, Modi and Putin in the same room is easy to read as a rival bloc assembling against Washington. The more accurate reading is harder for the US to counter: this is a gathering of countries that have decided American power is something to hedge against, not something to align with. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's …
(2026-09-01). Pacific leaders urged to be united behind 2050 climate action vision. asiapacificreport.nz 
By L.N. Reklai in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders are being urged to strengthen regional unity and ensure the Forum remains firmly Pacific-led as member countries work to deliver the goals of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. Outgoing Forum Chair Solomon Islands and incoming Chair Palau, at the opening ceremony of…
(2026-09-01). Summer School SA Brings Together Young Leaders from BRICS, Global South. infobrics.org The South African BRICS Youth Association, in partnership with the University of South Africa, will host the fifth BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026 between September 2 and 3…
(2026-09-01). This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026 |
(2026-09-01). BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi: Why the World Will Be Watching India in September. infobrics.org The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on 12—13 September 2026. Here is what to know about India's BRICS presidency, the leaders expected and key issues…
(2026-09-01). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (September 2026). cepr.net
(2026-09-01). Nuovi scenari sociali e politici stanno trasformando gli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su I nuovi "di sinistra": come stanno cambiando l'America e il Partito Democratico sotto il giogo di un liberalismo sfrenato | Segue nostro Negli Stati Uniti, mentre la lobby sionista sperpera milioni per provare a piazzare candidati democratici amici dei crimini commessi da Tel Aviv nelle primarie per la prossima Camera e il prossimo Senato, ecco che tra i democratici si affermano, non ovunque, ma con una certa capillare diffusione su tutt…