(2026-09-25). Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-U.S. ties on steady course. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future.
(2026-09-25). Delcy Rodríguez thanks Trump at the UN: Chavismo and American fascism embrace. wsws.org Nine months after US forces abducted Nicolás Maduro, his successor went to New York to thank his captor. Her appearance is the logical outcome of the "Bolivarian revolution" and of bourgeois nationalism as a whole.
2026-09-24: Kj Noh: Greenland, Korea, Yemen — Small Places, Big Imperial Battles
KJ Noh analyzes how US imperialism is reshaping the world, using Greenland, South Korea, and Yemen as critical case studies.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Sanchez Condemns Gaza Genocide Calls For End to Un Security Council Veto
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned Israel's genocide in Gaza at the UN while demanding Security Council reform and abolition of veto powers.
timesdaily.com (2026-09-23). Priests, nuns demand end to 'genocide' in Gaza
Some 150 Catholic priests and friars, a bishop and nuns from around the world marched to the Vatican and prayed Tuesday in front of St. Peter's Basilica to call for an end to what they called the "genocide" in Gaza.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-23). The Urgency of Recognizing the Ansarallah Government in Yemen
Ansarallah is now a well-established government, contradicting the Western assertion that they are an Iranian proxy.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-23). Israeli army orders bulldozing of vegetation and trees across 339 dunums in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation army issued three orders on Tuesday to clear vegetation and uproot trees across 339 dunums of Palestinian land in the Jenin and Ramallah governorates under security pretexts, the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission reported.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). US, Israel must accept a region free of their evil, criminal presence: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States and the Israeli regime must sooner or later accept a region free of their "evil and criminal presence."
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Naza Israel's War on Witnesses and Media Complicity
This was not just about "Israel's press ban." It was the world's most documented military dictating the terms under which the war could be covered by the media.
reuters.com (2026-09-22). Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholarTrump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions: Can diplomacy outpace military friction?Tensions are again flaring up between Afghanistan and Pakistan over militant activity.
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes at border areas as part of operations against militants it says operate from Afghan soil. Afghanistan says such strikes violate its sovereignty and have claimed civilian lives.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Ansarullah: Yemeni armed forces fighting 'decisive battle' against Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Ansarullah resistance movement says the country's armed forces are involved in a "decisive battle" against Saudi Arabia, and any escalation by Riyadh will definitely lead to the expansion and diversification of Yemeni retaliatory strikes.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). China condemns US extortion of Iranian airlines, rejects Washington's 'illegal' sanctions threats
Bessent threatened global aviation hubs and foreign firms with exclusion from the US dollar system if they provide fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers.
Beijing, a primary economic and diplomatic partner of Tehran, swiftly condemned the maneuver.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-22). No Safe Shelter in Gaza: 200,000 Tents Needed before Winter
Gaza needs 200,000 tents and 300,000 tarpaulins before winter, authorities warned, as damaged shelters leave displaced families exposed to danger.
al-monitor.com (2026-09-22). What to expect as UN General Assembly convenes amid Iran war Trump, whose administration has cut tranches of funding from UN organizations, will address the General Assembly on Tuesday, as will leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Egypt. Other key speeches to watch include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara on Wednesday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will meet with Trump in Washington on Thursday, will skip the UN gathering.
theguardian.com (2026-09-23). Trump's threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for himThe world may have become inured to Trump's dire threats to send Iran "to the stone age" or end its civilization – so often have they been issued, only to sometimes be followed by a ceasefire or negotiations. But hearing them voiced in a forum created in the aftermath of the second world war, with the explicit aim of preventing future conflicts, was disconcerting.
newrepublic.com (2026-09-23). Trumps Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsTrump's confrontational, campaign-style speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was met with silence and rejection, and both the Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out while he attacked them.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Israeli Prison Raid Leaves Gaza Doctor Shot Another Detainee With Broken Ribs
Palestinian detainees from Gaza suffered rubber-bullet wounds and broken ribs during a violent Israeli raid inside the Negev prison recently.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Iran Says 30 Million Ready for Defense, Sets New Terms for Reopening Hormuz
Iran announced mass civilian defense mobilization, imposed new conditions for reopening Hormuz and rejected claims of nuclear noncompliance amid regional tensions.
(2026-09-25). The Holocaust and the Gaza Genocide: A Forbidden Comparison? juancole.com (A shorter, Dutch version of this essay appeared on September 24 in People who draw comparisons between the Holocaust and what Israel is doing to the Palestinians are often quick to be accused of antisemitism. But comparing is not the same as equating. There are certainly important differences, but there are similarities as well. In this article, I examine the similarities between Israel's treatment of the Palestinians today and the Nazis' treatment of the Jews at the time. | Amsterdam (Dispatch to Informed Comment;…
(2026-09-25). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-25). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-25). Netanyahu delivers genocidal tirade at the United Nations as Mamdani's police arrest more than 100 protesters. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a genocidal tirade at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday, calling the victims of Israel's rampage throughout the Middle East "barbarians," "monsters," "butchers" and "the worst mass murderers on earth."
(2026-09-25). Cuba denounces Czech Republic's hypocrisy at the UN Human Rights Council. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council (HRC), Rodolfo Benítez, denounced on Thursday the hypocrisy of the Czech Republic, which ignores the Palestinian genocide committed by Israel and also supports the criminal blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. | During an address to the plenary session of the 63rd HRC meeting, the diplomat — to illustrate the Czech attitude — referred to Molière's play *Tartuffe*, which he described as an undoubted masterpiece of satire on hypocrisy. | The comedy's main character is Tartuffe, an impostor who presents himself to everyone as a pe…
(2026-09-25). UN Walkout Puts Netanyahu's Gaza Defense and Political Future Under Spotlight. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative defense of Israel's actions in the region at the United Nations on Thursday, as dozens of delegates walked out of the chamber in protest, highlighting Israel's growing diplomatic isolation ahead of its upcoming elections. Netanyahu used the speech to defend Israel's conduct in the Gaza war, attack …
(2026-09-25). Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families. aljazeera.com New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.
(2026-09-25). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-25). Fighting erupts between Tigray's rebel alliance and Ethiopia's military. aljazeera.com Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia's military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.
(2026-09-25). Pakistan, Türkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis. aljazeera.com Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement…
(2026-09-25). Switzerland's neutrality vote is asking the wrong question. aljazeera.com The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.
(2026-09-25). China's higher education population reaches 270 million. ecns.cn The number of people in China who have received higher education has reached 270 million, a Ministry of Education official said Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). China to expand global reach of cultural products as homegrown IP gains popularity. ecns.cn China will accelerate the global expansion of quality cultural products following the international popularity of homegrown IPs like Wukong and Nezha, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-25). Xi calls for regular military dialogue with US to prevent crisis. geo.tv US President Donald Trump holds a binder as he stands next to Chinese President Xi Jinping before Xi delivers a speech during a state dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026. — ReutersTrump welcomes Xi to White House for high-profile state visit.Taiwan…
(2026-09-25). Pal-Awda NY/NJ Free Palestine from the River to the Sea! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill demands lieutenant governor resign after investigation finds Caldwell sexually harassed woman. whyy.org New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has demanded that Lt. Gov. "The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office," Sherrill said in an emailed statement. "I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. We all have a duty to follow our state…
(2026-09-25). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded. aljazeera.com People face harsh conditions, overcrowding, limited aid, and alleged abuse while awaiting decisions on their future.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Santa Cruz: Hands Across the Sand. indybay.org Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Last Front – Palestinian Culture" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5Lr……
(2026-09-25). Discover William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. & our 2026 Golden Harvest Birthday Fandango. indybay.org In 1844, William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. was appointed by Thomas Larkin to serve as the U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican Alta California. His documentation of the Bear Flag Revolt, is the initial military acquisition of California during the US/Mexican War, 1846-1848.
(2026-09-25). Amelia Ky Teams Up With Hollywood's Abigail Breslin for Stunning New Music Video. indybay.org The video serves as an ambitious, cinematic showcase for artist Amelia Ky O'yama. A major highlight of the production is a special guest appearance by Academy Award-nominated Hollywood actress Abigail Breslin, who stars alongside Amelia. | üéµ Themes and Lyrics | The track is delivered in Czech and carries a dark, aggressive, and highly confident energy (0: 07). Key thematic elements drawn from the video's transcript include: | • Establishing Dominance: The lyrics open with intense, direct call-outs ("You f***ers think you have what it takes to face me? Look at me!"
(2026-09-25). United Airlines maintenance technicians vote to reject Teamsters-backed contract. wsws.org Maintenance technicians at United Airlines vote by 53 percent to turn down a contract that failed to meet their wage demands and sought concessions allowing outsourcing to non-union labor.
(2026-09-25). Australia: The Victorian educators' struggle—lessons of a sellout. wsws.org After twice rejecting union-Labor government agreements and taking statewide strike action, a majority of Victorian public school educators voted to accept a fundamentally unchanged deal that entrenches four more years of untenable workloads, low wages and a worsening staffing crisis.
(2026-09-25). Texas executes Ker'Sean Ramey a week after killing his codefendant. wsws.org Ramey was condemned by a jury from which prosecutors had removed every prospective black juror, after a trial in which he was represented by a part-time lawyer who worked days as a dentist and had never tried a capital case.
(2026-09-25). New York City experiences the second outbreak of Legionnaires' disease this year. wsws.org Inadequate control measures result in about 5,000 to 8,500 cases of Legionnaires' disease currently diagnosed in the US each year.
(2026-09-25). Adi Shankara : Exploring the Philosopher-Saint of Advaita Vedanta. indybay.org Explore the significance of Adi Sankara, the renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher associated with Advaita Vedanta. | This traditional statue represents his contribution to Indian spirituality, Hindu philosophy, and Vedantic teachings.
(2026-09-25). Trump administration moves to gut Head Start, including mandating English-only classrooms. wsws.org A proposed rule would strip out some 1,400 Head Start standards, hand class ratios to the states and mandate English-only instruction, deepening the administration's assault on poor and immigrant families.
(2026-09-25). Judge Grants Diversion in Goat Rescue Case, Over Prosecution's Objection. indybay.org The decision comes after judge reviewed animal cruelty evidence documented at Vera Goat Dairy prior to rescue…
(2026-09-25). UK returns 12 lost cultural relics, artworks to China. ecns.cn China received 12 lost cultural relics and artworks returned by the United Kingdom during a handover ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy in London on Tuesday, according to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-25). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-25). Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations at UN Review. hrw.org Niger has rejected key recommendations raised by United Nations member countries during its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) earlier this year, including calls to address arbitrary detention, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and accountability for serious human rights violations. The UPR is a UN Human Rights Council process in which the human rights records of member states are reviewed by other member countries every five years. | Click to expand Image | Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in…
(2026-09-25). China urges Japan to earn trust through concrete actions: spokesperson. ecns.cn The world cares more about what Japan does than what it says, and Japan can only realize its postwar image as a "country for peace" by repenting its history and making a clean break with militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). 7,000 persimmon trees bear fruit, adding autumn charm to Hangzhou. ecns.cn More than 7,000 persimmon trees are laden with fruit, while visitors enjoy persimmon picking during a themed event.
(2026-09-25). 9 White Label Digital Agencies for Resellers in 2026. moguldom.com Nine agencies show up again and again when marketers search for a partner to fulfill SEO work behind the scenes or run it in-house. Some sell full-service digital . Others focus on a narrower lane. The right fit depends on whether you need a single specialist plugged into your existing workflow or a full team …
(2026-09-25). Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.
(2026-09-25). Bond markets in a "meltdown" wsws.org The yield on the 10-year bond rose 0.15 percentage points on Wednesday and then followed this with a further increase of 0.11 percentage points yesterday, taking it to 5.23 percent, with no indication as to when the sell-off might stop.
(2026-09-25). Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii. aljazeera.com Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
(2026-09-25). Chinese architect brings Eastern design ideas to Lucas Museum in Los Angeles. ecns.cn Founded by "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum covers about 28,000 square meters and houses more than 40,000 pieces of art and artifacts.
(2026-09-25). Tuesday 9/29: CLOSE AI: No killer robots for ICE, war & fascism! indybay.org Marina Green – near Filmore St.
(2026-09-25). Peak Bird Migration Reveals Gaps In Northwest Weather Radar. wattsupwiththat.com We are now at the peak of the bird migration season, and weather radar does a good job of tracking our feathered friends.
(2026-09-25). How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power. geo.tv US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-09-25). White House bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters from state dinner. wsws.org The action appeared to be in direct defiance of a restraining order issued by a federal judge, requiring the Trump administration to restore access to the White House for the three media outlets.
(2026-09-25). Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebration. aljazeera.com Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.
(2026-09-25). Faded, tattered and torn: The Gilded Age glory of Elkins Park's Lynnewood Hall is back on display after 84 years. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Lynnewood Hall is a Gilded Age estate in Elkins Park whose gilding is severely tarnished. | The 110,000-square-foot mansion has 107 rooms, including 38 bathrooms and one of the largest private ballrooms on the East Coast. But plaster walls are crumbling, mirrors are shattered, ceiling moldings are propped up by 2x4s and wood-paneled rooms are streaked with water stains. | "This is America's Downton Abbey," Edward Thome, executive director of the Lynnewood Hall Preservation F…
(2026-09-25). Satellite-based farming demo cuts inputs, boosts rice yields in NE China. ecns.cn A satellite-based digital farming demonstration in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province reduced agricultural inputs by about 18%, improved operational efficiency by more than 20% and increased rice yields by around 750 kilograms per hectare, according to results presented at a satellite industry conference in Jiamusi.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-25). Nepal's leader labels devastating flood a 'warning to the world'. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.
(2026-09-25). US government continues to torture gunshot victim Wilber Garces Perez. wsws.org Four days after an ICE thug shot him in the back, Garces Perez remains imprisoned with a bleeding wound and a bullet near his spine, despite a specialist's recommendation that it be surgically removed.
(2026-09-25). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-25). Gone to the dogs: Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, N.J., trains Seeing Eye dogs during performances. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? When the curtain goes up on the The more blasé, the better. | "It's really good for them to be able to just relax and be calm during this whole thing," said Peter Avagliano, the Somers Point technical director. "That's all we ask of them,…
(2026-09-25). 'So We're Going on Tour': Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine Tour'. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Hong Kong launches charitable foundation to support cancer prevention. ecns.cn An international charitable foundation dedicated to cancer prevention and control was established in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with plans to provide 5,000 to 10,000 free cancer screenings for people at higher risk of cancer and share cancer-prevention expertise with Belt and Road partner countries and regions.
(2026-09-25). Is climate activism dead? We went looking for It in New York City. wattsupwiththat.com Climate Week was less a citywide uprising than a climate-industry trade show.
(2026-09-25). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-25). Madison, October 8, 2026: All Ages Benefit Show for Building Unity's Fight for Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). SF Superior Court Issues Temporary Injunction Against SFMTA and MUNI Ticketing Agents. indybay.org The San Francisco Superior Court has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Temporary Injunction against the SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents.The order, officially filed on September 24, 2026, by Department 302 (Joseph M. Quinn), strictly bars transit enforcement personnel from issuing citations, conducting enforcement actions, or pursuing collections against the three named plaintiffs: Kylie Liana Liberato Stein, Samantha Fletcher, and Amelia Kylie O'Yamahavalushkiugh.The dynamic summary of the situation includes the following key points: Immediate Halt: All SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents must stop ta…
(2026-09-25). China to ease market access, boost digital trade: Premier Li. ecns.cn China will further ease market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, Premier Li Qiang said Thursday, pledging to share opportunities in its market with other countries.
(2026-09-25). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-25). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-25). Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt. aljazeera.com Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
(2026-09-25). All Trump's Apprentices in Planetary Apocalypse. juancole.com ( Once…
(2026-09-25). Tens of Thousands Protest the War Criminal Butcher Netanyahu in NYC! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount. aljazeera.com France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Türkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.
(2026-09-25). Xi calls for translating new vision of China-U.S. relationship into action. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for translating the new vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and finding the right way for the two major countries to get along with each other.
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-25). Highlights of Chinese premier's speech at Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday addressed the launching ceremony of the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-09-25). Brigham Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Largest Open-Ended RN Strike in MA History as MGB Billionaires Refuse to Bargain a Fair Contract that Protects Patient Care. wibailoutpeople.org 
09.24.2026 4,000 Brigham nurses are seeking a fair union contract that protects patient care, strengthens the permanent nursing workforce and provides affordable health insurance BOSTON, Mass. — The 4,000 Registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), cast an overwhelming 93% vote on September 24 to authorize an open-ended …
(2026-09-25). Full text: Xi's remarks at state dinner held by Trump at the White House. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday gave remarks at the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States.
(2026-09-25). DESNZ Heat Network Disinformation. wattsupwiththat.com Heating will cost more. That is the certain result. The uncertain result is the carbon saving. There is no independently checked account that covers the incinerator, the electricity used by the barges, the losses, or the gas boilers kept as backup. The press release assumes a carbon cut. It does not prove one.
(2026-09-25). The Persistent Myth of Lower Prices. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's energy debate continues to be influenced by assumptions that belong to a different era. Throughout much of the period that followed the end of the Cold War, policymakers, markets and consumers became accustomed to a world in which major disruptions were regarded as temporary episodes. Prices could rise abruptly, but the prevailing belief remained …
(2026-09-25). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-25). Blue Waterways: Reconnecting Europe Through Its Rivers. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe has spent decades building connectivity on land. High-speed railways, motorways, bridges, tunnels, ports and logistics hubs have transformed the continent into one of the world's most integrated economic spaces. Yet one of Europe's oldest connectivity systems—the network of rivers and canals that historically carried people, goods and ideas across borders—has remained strangely peripheral to …
(2026-09-25). Macron says France will help defend Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. geo.tv France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. — Reuters Macron says deployment is not meant to involve France in conflicts.Warns about possible Russian attacks…
(2026-09-25). 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:…
(2026-09-25). Joseph Kishore discusses fight to free Bogdan Syrotiuk on the Punch Up Pod. wsws.org Kishore discussed the Ukrainian socialist's imprisonment for opposing the war and the growing international demand for his freedom.
(2026-09-25). How a Single Blocked Channel in Australia Could Put Billions in US Submarine Investment at Risk. moguldom.com Western Australia is preparing for a much larger submarine presence at HMAS Stirling, with major infrastructure work already underway. That investment depends on a base that sits within the busy maritime environment of Cockburn Sound. The evidence concerning AUKUS raises an important question about what could happen if access to the Sound were suddenly restricted. A …
(2026-09-25). Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match. aljazeera.com Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.
(2026-09-25). IG Metall union ties pay to company profits, preparing new cuts for autoworkers in Germany. wsws.org By linking wage rises to individual firms' profit margins, IG Metall is setting up deeper cuts in real wages for workers in the crisis-hit auto and machine-building sectors, while dangling bonuses for arms firms.
(2026-09-25). Brodhead, WI, September 26, 2026: Green County Pride Fest. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Trump. ecns.cn Trump held a welcome ceremony for Xi, who is on a state visit to the United States, at the White House on Thursday.
(2026-09-25). Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three. aljazeera.com Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen's government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.
(2026-09-25). China wins women's team badminton gold at Asian Games after 12 years. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 in the women's team badminton final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, reclaiming the title after a 12-year absence.
(2026-09-25). Silence of the lambs: DSA, pseudo-left cover up Mamdani's meeting with Trump and Sanders' AI summit with Bannon. wsws.org As Sanders shares a stage with Bannon and Mamdani hosts Trump, the DSA and its allies have said nothing, and The Nation cropped Trump out of a photograph.
(2026-09-25). Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade. aljazeera.com Tigray was cut off from the world during the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed around 600,000 people.
(2026-09-25). Over 1,200 innovation projects showcased at China's national invention exhibition. ecns.cn More than 1,200 innovation projects are being showcased at the 30th National Invention Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, and runs through Friday, according to the China Association of Inventions.
(2026-09-25). UK returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China. ecns.cn A handover ceremony for 12 Chinese cultural relics and artworks returned by the UK to China was held at the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). UPTE CWA UCSF Healthcare Workers Still Facing H&S Dangers & Lack Of Pay Parity From UCSF. indybay.org Dozens of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at SF General Hospital at Building 80/90 where UPTE social worker Alberto Rangel was killed by a patient earlier in the year. They spoke out about the serious health and safety issues an the need for pay parity of all social workers.
(2026-09-25). China announces new discoveries from archaeological projects overseas. ecns.cn China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday released new findings from three joint archaeological projects in Egypt, Tunisia and Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-09-25). Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates. aljazeera.com First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – SF Bay Chapter. indybay.org Ocean Beach Stairwell 19, Great Hwy Near Beach Chalet, San Francisco…
(2026-09-25). How Small Businesses Can Evaluate Credit Card Processing Beyond the Transaction Rate. moguldom.com For a small business, accepting credit cards is often a basic requirement rather than a luxury. Customers expect convenient payment options whether they are buying at a counter, ordering online, paying an invoice, or signing up for a recurring service. That makes card acceptance a key operating expense. Yet comparing payment processors by looking only …
(2026-09-25). Delaware election 2026: Midterm voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Delaware?: | In Delaware, voters will weigh in on races for attorney general, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House, among others. | U.S. Senate: | What do U.S. senators do?: | The U.S. Senate, whose 100 members comprise the upper chamber of the legislative branch, works with the U.S. House of Representatives to make laws, confirm presidential appointments and approve treaties. U.S. senators serve six-year terms. | Who is running for the U.S. Senate in Delaware?: | Democratic Party: Republican Part…
(2026-09-25). Mastering Chinese culture is key to faithfully translating its masterpieces: Italian sinologist. ecns.cn Italian sinologist Patrizia Liberati said in an interview that the soul of a nation is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. To truly understand each other, people must first cast aside prejudices and stereotypes, engaging in sincere dialogue on an equal footing.
(2026-09-25). Just the News Is Right: A Warmer Climate Is A Safer Climate. wattsupwiththat.com a new Congressional Budget office (CBO) report estimates that modest future warming will avoid millions of temperature-related deaths, because the decrease in very cold days will result in fewer hospitalizations. This tracks with other research, and it is very good that the CBO and Just the News are acknowledging this fact.
(2026-09-25). Tata v Tata: What's behind India's big boardroom brawl? aljazeera.com India's most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group's future.
(2026-09-25). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-25). Chinese veteran actor You Benchang dies at 93. ecns.cn Chinese veteran actor You Benchang died of an illness at 93 in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-09-25). Nepal PM says global order is broken in fighting climate crisis. aljazeera.com Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah was applauded at the UN General Assembly after his speech on climate crisis.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-25). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-25). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-25). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). How 3 Colonial Empires Won and Lost Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. juancole.com
(2026-09-25). Malcolm X Speech on Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). U.S. Sen. Coons of Delaware received, then redirected donations from contractor who's now in prison for illegal contributions. whyy.org
(2026-09-25). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). People across the world celebrate Mid-Autumn together: Overseas influencers immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Fairy-tale autumn scenery in Ergun, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-25). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). China launches 26th batch of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – No Oil Drilling off Monterey Coast. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-09-25). Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after 'exploitative' plan. aljazeera.com Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.
(2026-09-24). Xi starts high-stakes US visit with call to be 'partners, not rivals'. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for a state visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, opening a high-stakes round of diplomacy between the leaders of the world's two largest economies as the Chinese leader said their two countries should be "partners, not rivals" because the interests of their two peoples "are deeply intertwined." | Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump t.co/A8ZhoSuOIo pic.twitter.com/hijqUp1zAF | — China Xinhua News (@XHNew…
(2026-09-24). Xi Tells Trump To Handle Taiwan Issue 'Carefully' During Oval Office Meeting. news.antiwar.com During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump in Washington on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed China's position on Taiwan and told the US president to approach the issue "carefully," The South China Morning Post reported, citing the Chinese broadcaster CCTV. The report said that Xi, who is in Washington as part of an …
(2026-09-24). Full Details: How Houthis snatched Mokha from MBS with help from Mojtaba's most elite forces | Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rapidly expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing the strategic port city of Mokha and nearby territory as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies. An investigation reports that the offensive has raised questions over the extent of Iranian support, while the Houthis' gains near the Bab el-Mandeb are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia, regional security and vital global shipping routes.
(2026-09-24). Trump's Unconscionable United Nations Rant. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria, Consortium News. Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation from the seat of diplomacy on the East River Tuesday. And then dismissed the real threats of AI as a hoax in a speech that exhibited questionable mental balance. Donald Trump just delivered probably the most bombastic, ignorant, aggressive and outrageous speech to the rest of …
(2026-09-24). PSX slips 474 points as profit-taking follows rally. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange turned lower by midday on Thursday as profit-taking set in after four straight sessions of gains, pulling the benchmark KSE-100 Index down 473.78 points, or 0.28%, to 171,758.73. | The index had closed Wednesday at 172,232.51 after an 830-point rally driven by constructive US-Iran talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the arrival of an IMF staff mission for programme reviews, and buying in refinery stocks. | On Thursday, the market opened firmer and touched an intra-day high of 172,491.16 before sellers took control. The session low stood at 171,628.14. By midday, volum…
(2026-09-24). Vice President JD Vance Announces 750,000 People Removed From ACA Coverage. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | The Republican Party faces significant headwinds ahead of the upcoming midterms. So many decisions by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress over the last year and a half have made life more expensive for the average American. In a strange move that doesn't seem to address that issue at all, Vice President JD Vance announced that over 700,000 have lost their insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to alleged fraud. |
(2026-09-24). Israel Continues to Pound Southern Lebanon, But Reportedly Reduces Deployment of Ground Troops. news.antiwar.com Thursday's reports appear like most other days with respect to Israeli operations in southern Lebanon. Artillery strikes were persistent across the region, and Israeli drones were attacking populated areas, including the area near a restaurant in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. But at the same time, Israeli Army Radio was reporting something that was more of a surprise, …
(2026-09-24). Is "NAZA" Zionism's worst Nightmare or normalization Propaganda? juancole.com (
(2026-09-24). Desperate Republicans are jumping Trump's war ship of doom. responsiblestatecraft.org "The war with Iran needs to end and end quickly."These were the unexpected
(2026-09-24). Silvio Rodriguez Shapes 6 Decades of Cuban Revolutionary Songs. wibailoutpeople.org 
Rodríguez's gift followed his social media comments expressing readiness to defend…
(2026-09-24). Cuban foreign minister denounces U.S. blockade at the United Nations. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced the intensification of the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba this Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. | According to Cubaminrex — the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Bruno Rodríguez stated in his address that the energy blockade imposed by Washington seeks to cause extraordinary humanitarian harm and hinders all commercial relations with Cuba through secondary sanctions and pressure exerted o…
(2026-09-24). Cuban Team Arrives in Mexico for the Under-15 Baseball World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, September 24 (RHC) — The Cuban team that will participate in the Under-15 Baseball World Cup held its first training session in this city today. | The team will debut tomorrow against the Dominican Republic, and will then face South Africa, Japan (the reigning champion), Germany, and the host nation, Mexico, as part of Group A. | Group B consists of Australia, the Czech Republic, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Chinese Taipei, and the United States. | According to the competition schedule, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round, carrying over their results from their group matches.
(2026-09-24). Bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba limita transformaciones, denuncia alto dirigente partidista. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda denunció este jueves que el bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla limita las transformaciones económicas y sociales aprobadas en su país. | En la red social Facebook, Morales Ojeda señaló que "el bloqueo nos daña a todos" e impone un "límite objetivo" para la realización de las transformaciones, muchas ya implementadas con agilidad.Sin embargo ese cerco de Estados Unidos encarece las importaciones, dificulta el acceso a créditos y tecnologías", aseveró. | Dijo que el bloqueo también genera un ambiente de…
(2026-09-24). Cantante cubana Omara Portuondo recibe premio Siboney Excelencia Musical. radiohc.cu La reconocida cantante cubana Omara Portuondo recibió el premio Siboney Excelencia Musical por la obra de la vida, otorgado por la Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales (EGREM), en Santiago de Cuba. | En la Casa de la Trova 'Pepe Sánchez', la intérprete también recibió un cuadro del artista de la plástica Efraín Echavarría, conocido como el pintor del café, y disfrutó con los presentes la interpretación del conjunto Perlas del son. | En una sencilla ceremonia fueron reconocidos los aportes de una trayectoria artística de más de siete décadas, durante las cuales ha dejado una huella en la música cubana y al…
(2026-09-24). Cuba Remains a Shining Beacon for the World. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch | As stated by prominent Brazilian activist Carmen Diniz Santos | By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special contribution for "Resumen Latinoamericano" | Tireless and radiating solidarity and joy, Carmen Diniz Santos — coordinator of the *Comité Carioca de Solidaridad con Cuba* (Rio Committee of Solidarity with Cuba) — recently visited Havana. She brought a donation of medicines for the Manuel Piti Fajardo Hospital and attended, as a special guest, the inauguration of the Cuba-Brazil Friendship House, now located at 56 Amargura Street (between Mercaderes and San Ignacio) in Old…
(2026-09-24). Deputy foreign minister on Cuba-U.S. contacts: "No progress" radiohc.cu "It is evident that there is no progress," Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated regarding direct communications and in-person meetings between the governments of Cuba and the United States in recent months. | No progress can be identified when the United States government "imposes — on a weekly or bi-weekly basis — new coercive measures to punish the Cuban people and continues to reinforce the brutal economic war," the diplomat told Prensa Latina. | Addressing questions about potential meetings between Havana and Washington — a topic frequently raised by US media — Fer…
(2026-09-24). En México equipo cubano para Mundial sub-15 de béisbol. radiohc.cu El equipo cubano que participará en la Copa Mundial de béisbol categoría sub-15 realizó este jueves su primer entrenamiento en la ciudad mexicana de Mérida. | La selección debutará mañana ante su similar de República Dominicana, y luego se las verá contra Sudáfrica, Japón (vigente campeón), Alemania, y el anfitrión México, como parte de las acciones de la llave A. | El apartado B está compuesto por Australia, República Checa, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Taipei de China y Estados Unidos. | Según el programa de competencias, los tres mejores elencos de cada grupo avanzarán a la Súper Ronda arrastrando los resultados con…
(2026-09-24). En Cuba recuerdan legado del general de Cuerpo de Ejército Ramón Espinosa Martín. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) y los Ejércitos Central y Oriental evocaron este jueves al general de Cuerpo de Ejército Ramón Espinosa Martín, Héroe de la República de Cuba y del Trabajo, al cumplirse dos años de su fallecimiento. | "Al cumplirse dos años de la partida física del general de Cuerpo de Ejército Ramón Espinosa Martín, Héroe de la República de Cuba y del Trabajo, los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias recuerdan al jefe incansable, al ejemplo de revolucionario", publicó el Minfar en sus redes sociales oficiales. | El Ejército Central expresó: A dos años de su…
(2026-09-24). Gaza watches Israel's elections with fear and antipathy. aljazeera.com Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month's vote will make their lives any better.
(2026-09-24). Israeli Strike on Car in Gaza City Kills at Least One Palestinian. news.antiwar.com An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least one Palestinian, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that the car was hit south of Gaza City and the victim's body was transferred by relatives to another vehicle, which …
(2026-09-24). Israeli Attacks Kill Five Palestinians Across Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces launched attacks across Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least five Palestinians, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Medical sources told Reuters that an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle west of Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians, identified as Osama Abu Khater and …
(2026-09-24). Palestinian Elections: Gaza West Bank youth launch independent list in rejection of factional politics. mondoweiss.net 
For the second time, a self-funded civil society list led by young Gazans is seeking a seat in the Palestinian Legislative Council, focusing on immediate hardships, like unemployment, healthcare, and shelter, rather than political ideology.
(2026-09-24). To the victor belong Venezuela's spoils: Delcy Rodriguez's UNGA about-face. aljazeera.com Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela's interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
(2026-09-24). Rodríguez and Trump: The Complex and Inevitable Path of Diplomacy. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 23, 2026 | The recent meeting between the president of the US empire, Donald Trump, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela took place during a gala on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The event marks a milestone in the geopolitical reconfiguration of the Western Hemisphere. After years of sanctions, diplomatic rupture, and maximum-pressure confrontation, this rapprochement signals a shift from open hostility toward a new phase in relations between the two countries. | The context and the images that arose from it overturn long-standing polit…
(2026-09-24). The Oil Shock Iran Could Trigger in the Next War. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — What was Iran trying to achieve by closing the Strait of Hormuz? | The obvious answer is to put pressure on the United States. But there was a larger calculation behind it: if Iran could turn the war from a conflict fought mainly on Iranian territory into a wider crisis affecting global trade and energy markets, Washington would face a very different cost for continuing the war. | The Strait of Hormuz was therefore more than a military target. It was Iran's economic weapon. By restricting one of the world's most important oil routes, Tehran could create pressur…
(2026-09-24). Bessent Says He's Not Sure How Iranian Officials Will Get Home From UN Due to US Airline Sanctions. news.antiwar.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that he isn't sure how the Iranian delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York City will get home due to US sanctions targeting Iran's airlines and threats to sanction countries conducting flights to and from Iran. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Bessent claimed …
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-24). Major farm produce logistics hub opens in Chongqing, marking launch of ASEAN cold-chain rail link. ecns.cn The Hongxing Youyang Wuling Mountain Agricultural Wholesale Center officially opened on Wednesday. The 10-billion-yuan (about $1.48 billion) farm produce distribution hub serves 30 million people across Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou.
(2026-09-24). Environmental activists show their true color is red, not green. wattsupwiththat.com If NOAA decides once again to reject Save LBI's petition, the New Jersey conservationists will most certainly file suit to reverse that decision. They may have also have an ace in the hole in the form of President Donald Trump. In the press release announcing its intention to sue the Commerce Department, Stern says his group is "perplexed" by the department's position because the petition to ban offshore wind is in line with Trump's own stated objectives.
(2026-09-24). An SR-71 Blackbird Has Vanished (Updated). twz.com 
Last week, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman cryptically teased plans for a new high- and fast-flying X-plane with a silhouette of an aircraft that immediately drew comparisons to
(2026-09-24). Top Nepal Court Demands Answers After Gov't Arrests Analyst For Sharing Grayzone Exposé. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone Kathmandu's arrest of a prominent political observer who shared critical reporting by The Grayzone is the latest sign that a government which promised reform may be more repressive than the one it forcibly replaced. The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to explain its reasoning for arresting political analyst …
(2026-09-24). Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Ahead of the Much of Shapiro's argument for reelection touts his first-term policy record and accomplishments, such as implementing the Working Pennsylvanians…
(2026-09-24). Defend all jobs at GSK's Dresden vaccine plant in Germany! wsws.org GlaxoSmithKline plans to close its vaccine plant in Dresden, destroying 641 jobs. The IGBCE union and works council are channelling opposition into a "plan for the future" that will sacrifice jobs to boost profits.
(2026-09-24). Banned reporters regain access to White House. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In a major victory for the free press and the U.S. Constitution, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered President Donald Trump, at 1 a.m. Sept. 24., to immediately restore White House access and press credentials to Politico, CNN, and MSNOW, formerly MSNBC. The White House granted access to all the banned outlets by late Thursday …
(2026-09-24). "We truly do need class solidarity" : Sikh attorney speaks on stabbing of truck driver Gurvinder Singh. wsws.org Attorney Jasjit Singh discussed the attack, the racist DHS "Mr. Singh" post and the growing dangers confronting immigrant truck drivers.
(2026-09-24). From Vienna to New York: Nuclear Governance Faces New Tests Ahead of First TPNW Review Conference. nationofchange.org 
The IAEA's 70th General Conference highlighted strains on nuclear safeguards and security as attention shifts to the first review of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty.
(2026-09-24). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-24). Another week of dangerous nonsense from Donald Trump. strategic-culture.su Will snipers shoot American tourists in Washington? | By Philip Giraldi | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It is hard to imagine how Pr…
(2026-09-24). China's FAST marks 10th anniversary with major astronomical advances. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) marked the 10th anniversary of its completion, having become one of the world's most important astronomical observation facilities.
(2026-09-24). Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages. aljazeera.com Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.
(2026-09-24). FBI Warns ICE Agents They're Being Catfished By Fake 'Trad Wives' On Dating Sites. newsone.com 
Source: Surasak Suwanmake / Getty | Apparently, since at least the start of this year, a group of women has been catfishing immigration agents with profiles that present them as " To protect these federal agents who scroll through online dating sites, looking fo…
(2026-09-24). This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying. portside.org This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying |
(2026-09-24). US launches online portal to report suspected visa fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department launched an online portal for the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse, saying it would help authorities identify and act on fraudulent visa applications and travel schemes, according to a statement issued by the US Department of State that emerged on Thursday. | The statement said that the new tool would provide a "convenient and reliable way" for people to submit information for prompt review and action. | "Many of the tens of thousands of visa fraudsters the Department has identified and held accountable during President Trump's second term were discovered thanks to tips…
(2026-09-24). Philly's first autumn weekend is packed with festivals, haunted house openings and Willie Nelson in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The autumnal equinox is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of weekend events. The co-headlining tour of Willie Nelson and Family alongside Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts stops at the Mann. The same night, the Philadelphia Orchestra launches its season-opening gala at the Kimmel Center, previewing a weekend of Brahms and Bernstein. Celebrating what would have been John Coltrane's 100th birthday runs through October with a signature performance by saxophonist Isaiah Collier on Friday night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | On Saturday, the music continues at the Haverford Township Music Festival, and Gorilla…
(2026-09-24). Putin-Trump December Summit Still Uncertain as Russia Weighs US Invitation. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has yet to decide whether President Vladimir Putin will meet US President Donald Trump at a planned G20 gathering in Miami in December, leaving the possibility of a high level meeting between the two leaders uncertain as Washington continues efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that Moscow …
(2026-09-24). Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan's UN visa over truce plan. aljazeera.com Media reports say US withheld army chief's visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan's civil war.
(2026-09-24). Would Canada's Military Defend Canada Against the United States? worldbeyondwar.org By The Breach, September 24, 2026 | Does a fighter jet cost any money?
(2026-09-24). Rhiannon Giddens: Full Interview & Performance of New Song, "Walk with Me" democracynow.org Full interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning, two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. Her new album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, has just been released. She recently came into the Democracy Now! studio to talk about her work and perform her song "Wish in Vain" with Dirk Powell. | Full interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning, two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. Her new album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, has just been released. She recently came into the Democracy Now! studio to talk about her work and perform her song "Wish in Vain" with Dirk Powell.
(2026-09-24). Africa-EU Relations in a Shifting World Order: How Emerging Powers Are Reshaping Economic Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu With the current geopolitical shifts and the emergence of a multipolar world, political, economic, and diplomatic relations between countries are changing. Through BRICS and the Global South, China seeks to challenge the perceived Western hegemony of the global political and economic order. In that regard, Beijing engages with African countries by expanding its influence on …
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). The Machines Escaped. Their Masters Did So First. levernews.com "Misalignment." In the wake of artificial intelligence hacks, break-ins, and mini-disasters, that's what technologists call the terrifying gap between what we want AI to do and what AI is actually doing. But much of what we are seeing is better described as AI's accelerated super-alignment with the mundane behaviors of its Silicon Valley creators.Take the infamous hack of
(2026-09-24). Is Russia Running Out of Soldiers? Putin Turns to 47 Countries for Ukraine War. thinktank.pk Russia's war in Ukraine has increasingly become a manpower contest as much as a battlefield struggle. The latest warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations — that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries in the war — raises a larger question: why does a country with one of the world's largest …
(2026-09-24). Scared USA scrambles, meets Putin's top aide in New York after Russia bombs… | Ukraine,Putin,Trump. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, as Washington seeks diplomatic openings over the Russia-Ukraine war. After the talks, Rubio said both Moscow and Kyiv had expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy-related targets, while the Kremlin maintained there were still no conditions for broader peace talks.
(2026-09-24). Senate Narrowly Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate narrowly defeated a War Powers Resolution on Thursday that would have directed President Trump to end the war with Iran, though the vote doesn't negate the Iran War Powers Resolution that was passed by both the Senate and the House several months ago. The resolution failed Thursday in a 49-50 vote, with four …
(2026-09-24). Britain's ruling elite stokes war fever against Russia, demanding conscription and the jailing of opponents. wsws.org Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his anti-Russia address to the UN General Assembly to announce a National Centre for Information Defence that will be used to suppress political dissent at home.
(2026-09-24). MAGA ‚ù§Ô∏è Motherhood (If You're White). juancole.com ( Of course, that program, the Child Care and Development Fund, is already woeful…
(2026-09-24). 8 US sailors from carrier strike group attempted suicide during operations against Iran: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
Eight US Navy personnel aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the ships' deployment against Iran, according to a letter revealed on Wednesday from the service's acting secretary. | In the letter obtained by CNN, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed the number, which had not been previously reported, and it covers crew members from several ships that travel together, including the carrier, in written responses to questions posed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the morale and mental health of the USS Abraham Lincoln's crew. Cao wrote that no service members had kille…
(2026-09-24). Xi receives rare US airport welcome from Trump, First Lady. tribune.com.pk 
United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a rare personal welcome at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, who kicked off a three-day state visit aimed at easing tensions between the world's two largest economies. | Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, beside their aircraft after the Chinese president arrived at the US military base outside Washington. | The welcome marked the first time in 11 years that a US president had greeted a foreign leader at the military facility. According to C-SPAN, the previous US president to welcome a fo…
(2026-09-24). In OtherWords: September 24, 2026. otherwords.org $7 diesel? $9 lattes? It's expensive out there! And there are many causes, including wars, tariffs, corporate monopolies, deregulation, and so on. | This week in OtherWords, Paul Gordon shines a light on a less commonly reported but no less important contributor: Another reason Americans are struggling? A badly shredde…
(2026-09-24). 'PSP rules cannot be overridden': Talal warns new K-P police law may weaken command structure. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday warned that a new Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police law could politicise the provincial force by weakening its professional command structure, saying provincial legislation could not override federal Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) rules. | The K-P Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026. The new legislation empowered the provincial government to return the services of federal police officers, including the Inspector General, in cases of unsatisfactory performance. It also established a clear separation between police policy and operational…
(2026-09-24). The Love Hypothesis and the rise of romance adaptations: how readers became part of the machine. nationofchange.org Streamers are increasingly treating established online fan communities as part of the adaptation process itself.
(2026-09-24). Why Germany Is Defying Trump Over the International Criminal Court. thinktank.pk Germany has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), exposing a significant difference between Berlin and Washington over the role of international institutions. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would not follow Trump's appeal and described the ICC as an important institution. His comments came after Trump called on ICC member states to leave the …
(2026-09-24). In warmongering tirade, Zelensky boasts of arms deals negotiated at UN. wsws.org This year's United Nations General Assembly has been transformed into a war summit by the US and European imperialist powers, who have turned an institution whose charter prohibits aggressive war into an arms convention.
(2026-09-24). Discipline in Asia, Bewilderment in the West. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Ali Alsaàß First, a news item. On September 14, US Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink announced that his country had weapons in orbit. As the space surrounding Earth fills with defunct satellites and rocket debris, outer space—part of humanity's shared future—is increasingly becoming an arena of armed competition. Another dumping ground …
(2026-09-24). Trump admin says there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier. geo.tv The US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is docked at Laem Chabang Port for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 3, 2026. — ReutersNavy secretary's letter to democrats shares details.Letter…
(2026-09-24). Nepal thanks Chinese forensic experts for helping identify flood victims. ecns.cn Nepal has thanked a team of Chinese DNA and forensic experts for helping identify victims of a devastating landslide and flood disaster across the border.
(2026-09-24). In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper. nationofchange.org The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps in women's prisons.
(2026-09-24). Some 7,000 Chicago hotel workers ready to walk. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —By an 85%-15% margin the voting members among 7,000 workers in Chicago's leading hotels voted on September 22 to authorize a strike. The 46 hotels where the strike, if there is one, could occur are predominantly in the Loop, the West Loop, the Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Avenue and all the hotels around …
(2026-09-24). LHC declines immediate suspension of detention orders against Noreen, Uzma. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declined an immediate request to suspend the detention notifications issued against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sisters, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, and sought replies from the relevant authorities on their petitions challenging the detentions. | Uzma and Noreen had been taken into custody a few days earlier for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960 (MPO), a day after their sister Aleema Khan was detained. The detentions of Imran's sisters and other PTI leaders came ahead of the party's planned countrywide protest…
(2026-09-24). Democracy Now! 2026-09-24 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 24, 2026; Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa on Trump's Media Ban, Regulating AI & the "Tech Coup in Plain Sight"; Should U.N. Help Set Global AI Rules? AI Tech Billionaires Address Security Council; "Colonial AI": African Countries Seek Tech Sovereignty But Fear a New Digital Colonialism; "Gilded Rage": Jacob Silverman on How a Radicalized Silicon Valley Shapes Trump's AI Policies | Headlines for September 24, 2026; Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa on Trump's Media Ban, Regulating AI & the "Tech Coup in Plain Sight"; Should U.N. Help Set G…
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). At the UN Trump threatens to use "unmatched military power" in Latin America. mronline.org 
"The United States will no longer allow threats against the Americas to gain ground anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And, if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States," Trump said.
(2026-09-24). Ancient houses nestle among rice fields. ecns.cn As a designated Chinese traditional village, Xinxi features houses built in harmony with the mountainous terrain and waterways, creating a picturesque autumn scene of an ancient village embraced by golden rice paddies.
(2026-09-24). Pressures building up in yen carry trade. wsws.org Moves to arrest the slide of the yen can cause another problem by undermining the so-called yen carry trade, which plays a major role in US financial markets.
(2026-09-24). New Jersey activists push lawmakers to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Climate activists rallied outside the New Jersey State House on Thursday as lawmakers returned from summer recess, urging them to pass legislation that would require fossil fuel companies to help fund the state's climate recovery efforts. | The rally follows a summer when New Jersey saw heavy rain, flash flooding and a heat wave that
(2026-09-24). Philadelphia school bus drivers, cleaners and engineers win 9.5% raises and first paid parental leave. nationofchange.org 
The 2,000 members of 32BJ SEIU District 1201 approved the three-year deal 800 to 80, after opening talks in June with higher pay as their bottom line.
(2026-09-24). Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections. sanews.gov.za Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for renewed commitment to peace, political tolerance and protection of the democratic process, as the province prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ Premier Ntuli made the call at the Provincial Multi-Party Political Intervention Committee meeting on Tuesday. ⚪ The gathering brought together political parties and key institutions involved in safeguarding a peaceful electoral environment. It also provided a platform to strengthen dialogue, cooperation and political tolerance ahead of th…
(2026-09-24). China Appears To Be Building A Mothership For Large Uncrewed Submarines. twz.com 
For the past six months or so, a curious-looking vessel with a very boxy superstructure has been taking shape at a shipyard in the Chinese city of Shanghai. A new satellite image lends credence to TWZ obtained the image of the ship…
(2026-09-24). Europe Trades Two Oligarchs for a Three-Year Freeze as Washington Aims at Russia's Oil Buyers: Who Wins, Who Pays? moderndiplomacy.eu TODAY'S NUMBERS 36 months (the EU's new Russia asset-freeze renewal cycle, up from six) ∑ 100% (top US tariff on Russia's five biggest buyers) ∑ 2.96m bpd (India's Russian crude imports in July). Sanctions are getting harder to unwind, and the bill is moving to Russia's customers. On Tuesday night, EU ambassadors ended a week-long …
(2026-09-24). Under Capitalism It's Legal For Employers To Steal From Employees. thealtworld.com Doordash has reached a historic $131.5 million settlement to repay workers in New York City for wages the food delivery app stole from them over the last four years, which sounds like a big win for the little guy if you don't think about it too hard. | The Hill "Under the settlement with the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and city officials announced on Tuesday, DoorDash will pay $115 million to 260,000-plus workers it either did not pay at all or pa…
(2026-09-24). Farhan sets sights on Asian Games cricket gold. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Asian Games-bound men's cricket team captain Sahibzada Farhan on Thursday said that he is confident his charges can win gold at the continental event. | However he stressed that the side would not allow a potential clash with India to overshadow its wider campaign in Japan. | Farhan said Pakistan have a balanced squad featuring several promising young players and would approach every match with equal importance. | "We will try our best to claim gold for Pakistan," Farhan told reporters at the National Stadium. | Farhan was happy with the way his charges have undergone training for the past four days.
(2026-09-24). The Roots' 'Illadelph Halflife' Turns 30, And We All Need To Celebrate For The Culture! newsone.com 
Source: The Roots / facebook | Gather around, Hip-Hop heads, and let's all sing Happy Birthday to Look, if y'all don't know about Black Thought, Questlove, Malik B, and an ensemble of musicians who have consistently dropped banger after banger since 1993, when they blessed the world with their debut album Organix, then answered their own question in '95 with their sophomore LP Do You Want More?!!!?!, it's time for you to jump down the rabbit hole, and long-time f…
(2026-09-24). Israeli army blows up Palestinian prisoner's home in West Bank amid escalating occupier attacks. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army blew up the home of a Palestinian prisoner in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to local sources. | The sources told Anadolu that Israeli forces raided the town and surrounded Dawas Hassoun's home before blowing it up, causing material damage to the building. | A day earlier, Israeli forces raided the Hassoun family home and forced its residents to evacuate, while closing side roads leading to the house in preparation for its demolition, according to the sources. | Hassoun was arrested in March 2026 and is accused of killing an occupier about six months ago. | In a separate inciden…
(2026-09-24). Black Lung Disease Remains a Threat, but Federal Officials Delay Effort To Address It. nationofchange.org The disease has long been a risk of coal mining, an industry the Trump administration is trying to reinvigorate.
(2026-09-24). China's Deng Zhiwei wins men's single sculls gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Deng Zhiwei won the gold medal in the men's single sculls rowing event on Thursday at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-24). Leaked: Britain's Sham Conviction Of Hashim Thaci. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On September 16th, The Hague's Kosovo Specialist Chambers found former Kosovo Liberation Army chief Hashim Thaci ‚Å guilty of cruel treatment, arbitrary detention, torture and the murder ‚Å of 96 people during the 1998/9 Kosovo War. The verdict stunned his supporters and detractors alike, but neither believe he will ultimately be convicted, with good reason. …
(2026-09-24). OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don't 'have all the answers' on AI policy. aljazeera.com Open AI's CEO has called for international coordination to address potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2026-09-24). Why is it they don't want people to vote? peoplesworld.org 
Last week, early voting in the 2026 midterms opened in Virginia, Vermont, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Voters in Illinois can start going to the polls tomorrow, September 24. Unless you live in Alabama, Mississippi, or New Hampshire— states that only allow you to vote on Election Day—an early voting site will open soon in your …
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hails landmark DoorDash deal as 'largest settlement for food delivery workers ever'. mronline.org 
"After years of corporate greed and impunity, we are holding DoorDash to account."
(2026-09-24). 'Extreme concern' as OpenAI's 'rogue agent' breached Australian govt health database. tribune.com.pk 
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by US tech giant OpenAI breached an Australian government health statistics system during an internal evaluation, accessing both public and non-public files and writing files into the system, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. | According to CNN, the incident is believed to be the first publicly disclosed case of an AI agent breaching an Australian government network and comes amid growing concern over the ability of increasingly autonomous AI systems to circumvent safeguards and undertake actions beyond those intended by their human operators.
(2026-09-24). World Food Prize Foundation President emeritus remembers Yuan Longping: Shared goal of ending hunger should guide China-U.S. agricultural cooperation. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network, Kenneth Quinn, President emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation, fondly recalled encounters with Yuan Longping, the "Father of Hybrid Rice."
(2026-09-24). Oppose Unite's collaboration with Labour government over the jobs cull at Jaguar Land Rover. wsws.org Britain's largest carmaker has announced plans to eliminate around 4,000 jobs globally over the next two years, the cuts falling in the UK…
(2026-09-24). A Pyrrhic Crusade: The "War on Terror" Through White Nationalist Eyes. muslimskeptic.com This September 11 (2026) marked the 25-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and, as usual, the time of year has become more than just an occasion for remembrance and commemoration. It has also become an annual battleground of competing narratives. Sadly, however, not much of it is about Israel's involvement in the attacks. Instead, we …
(2026-09-24). Government condemns KZN shooting incident. sanews.gov.za Government condemns KZN shooting incident | Government has strongly condemned a shooting in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, which claimed the lives of 11 people and left three others injured on Tuesday night. ⚪ "We must stand together against violence and criminality within our society. No one should live in fear, and Government remains resolute in its commitment to protecting all South Africans and restoring safety in affected communities," Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ This came as government cal…
(2026-09-24). Vance-led task force moves to strip 760,000 people of ACA coverage. nationofchange.org 
Advocates say the crackdown follows 8 million coverage losses already tied to Trump-era health cuts.
(2026-09-24). The Ellisons Have Made This Movie Before. levernews.com 
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(2026-09-24). FBI anti-corruption squad was circling Susan Collins — until Trump got in the way. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-24). What's Hiding In The Paramount Merger Settlement. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other Democratic attorneys general just settled their lawsuit blocking Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger is now set to create one of the world's largest media companies and put CNN and CBS News under the control of David Ellison, son of billionaire and Trump ally Larry Ellison. Bonta says the settlement is a victory — but what's really in the deal's fine print?Today on
(2026-09-24). DoorDash To Pay $131.5M To Settle Wage Theft Affecting 260,000. portside.org DoorDash To Pay $131.5M To Settle Wage Theft Affecting 260,000 |
(2026-09-24). Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four. aljazeera.com Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones.
(2026-09-24). Piglet-shaped mooncakes popular ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn Known as "piglet mooncakes," the treats are made in the shape of pigs and placed in colorful bamboo cages, giving them the name "piglets entering water," a traditional expression symbolizing prosperity and an abundance of wealth.
(2026-09-24). It's Time to Boycott Starbucks. otherwords.org Walking into a Starbucks means being greeted with the sounds of lively lobby conversation, milk being steamed, and baristas chatting with customers. As a customer you might love coming to Starbucks to customize your drink, enjoy the ambiance, or see your favorite barista. | I thrive in this environment and I love connecting with my customers as a barista. I love my job, but Starbucks has shown us it has forgotten about baristas like me. | That's why I'm joining my coworkers in calling on everyone who supports working people over corporations to
(2026-09-24). Brief Of Amici Curiae, Brulle .. Oreskes .. Supran Redux 6 — the Supreme Court version. wattsupwiththat.com The reason why the "ExxonKnew" lawsuits haven't collapsed yet is because nobody of major political influence has torpedoed the false claims in those cases about industry disinfo campaigns and "crooked skeptic climate scientists."
(2026-09-24). Green council bans airline adverts — then flies leader to New York. wattsupwiththat.com Hypocrite of the Day Award goes to ……………………
(2026-09-24). Biodiversity credits shouldn't copy the carbon market playbook. nationofchange.org 
An op-ed argues biodiversity credits should be judged by how continuously and independently a claim can be verified, because a hectare of mangrove is not interchangeable with a hectare of grassland.
(2026-09-24). Machinists union hits Chicago streets for 'Workers vs. Billionaires' march. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—The International Association of Machinists, as part of their Women and Young Workers Conference in Chicago this week, staged a "Workers vs. Billionaires" march and rally. Over 400 union members and their allies marched out of the Palmer House Hotel and down Michigan Avenue chanting, "Hands off the working class!" Shantale, a young woman from …
(2026-09-24). North West seeks partnerships to drive development. sanews.gov.za North West seeks partnerships to drive development | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that bring together science, innovation and development to address socio-economic challenges facing communities across the province. ⚪ Mokgosi made the commitment during a meeting with the Council for Geoscience Chairperson Kelepile Molete, Chief Executive Officer Mosa Mabuza and senior management to explore areas of collaboration. ⚪ Wednesday's engagement formed part of the provincial government's ongoing efforts to strengthen p…
(2026-09-24). H-1B salary in US 2026: How much a family of 4 needs in 10 cities | Explained. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: For Indians planning to move to the US on an H-1B visa, a high salary can appear to offer a comfortable lifestyle. But rising costs of housing, healthcare, education and daily expenses c | H-1B salary in US 2026: How much a family of 4 needs in 10 cities | Explained…
(2026-09-24). ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn't Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation. newsone.com 
(2026-09-24). President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country's extraordinary diversity while strengthening the values of unity, ubuntu and human dignity that bind the nation together. ⚪ "Today, across our country, as South Africans, we are celebrating who we are. We are celebrating the languages we speak, the songs we sing, the food we prepare, the clothes we wear, the stories we tell and the customs we observe," President Ramaphosa said. ⚪ The President delivered the keynote address during the National Heritage Day celebrat…
(2026-09-24). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
Source: Facebook / facebook | UPDATE — Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11: 28 a.m. EST: | We love our
(2026-09-24). Deaths from ectopic pregnancy have doubled in the United States since 2020. wsws.org A ProPublica analysis finds deaths involving ectopic pregnancy nearly doubled between 2020 and 2025, rising in states with and without abortion bans but fastest where abortion is banned. No public agency is investigating.
(2026-09-24). Did Xi Jinping Outplay Trump Before the White House Talks Even Began? moderndiplomacy.eu A tarmac welcome, a paused Taiwan arms package and a trade truce that conveniently outlasts the midterms. Trump's White House summit with Xi Jinping will produce few agreements, but it reveals exactly who is setting the terms. On a blustery Wednesday evening at Joint Base Andrews, an American president stood at the foot of an …
(2026-09-24). The Virtues of Quitting, with Ultra-Distance Cyclist Lael Wilcox. whyy.org We talk about something that most elite athletes never even allow themselves to consider: quitting.
(2026-09-24). 'Partial satisfaction': Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat. aljazeera.com As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
(2026-09-24). Germany de-industrialised itself for Ukraine, and Trump's oil donors profited. strategic-culture.su I heard a statistic the other day that the output of Germany's energy-intensive industries – things like cement, glass, steel – have collapsed 20% in the last six years. I don't know why I found it too shocking to be true given the state of elite governance in the west, but I did. Some research confirmed that it is of course true.
(2026-09-24). Detroit's Union Hall Arts residency blends organizing and creative power. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—"The artist must take sides," famed singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson proclaimed in 1937. "He must elect to fight for freedom or slavery. I have made my choice. I had no alternative." Robeson took his stand in a speech given in support of the People's Front fighting against fascism in the Spanish Civil War, …
(2026-09-24). DoorDash to pay $131.5 million after underpaying New York City delivery workers. nationofchange.org 
The company will send its pay data to the city every month for the next three years.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says. aljazeera.com AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
(2026-09-24). Unifor keeps Stellantis workers on the job, as contract expires and automaker permanently shutters Brampton assembly. wsws.org In the face of repeated company provocations—including the permanent closure and selling-off of the Brampton assembly plant— the union refuses to even set a strike deadline.
(2026-09-24). "Gilded Rage" : Author Jacob Silverman on Elon Musk & Right-Wing Extremism in Silicon Valley. democracynow.org Extended interview with Jacob Silverman, author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley. | Extended interview with Jacob Silverman, author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley.
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). Trump's ban on three news outlets faces legal challenge in US court. geo.tv An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 21, 2026….
(2026-09-24). Your Electric Bill Is a Permitting Problem. wattsupwiththat.com America is not short of energy. We are short of permission. Until that changes, it won't matter much who wins in November. Scarcity wins every time.
(2026-09-24). Brittney Griner's Estranged Wife Wants Her WNBA Money Considered In Divorce. newsone.com 
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty | Brittney Griner's estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, wants the court to consider the WNBA star's bank account when determining whether she should receive financial support following their divorce. | According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cherelle filed a response to Brittney's divorce petition following the couple's eight-year marriage. Cherelle was particularly vocal during Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in Russia, publicly advocating for the basketball star's release. | In the new paperwork, Cherelle lists June 18, 2018, as the date of their marriage and July 24, 202…
(2026-09-24). Pope Leo Puts AI Risk at the Heart of His Papacy as Global Fears Grow. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the defining concerns of Pope Leo XIV's papacy, with the Vatican warning that the technology could reshape society in ways that governments and institutions may struggle to control. The Vatican's concerns predate the recent warnings from leading technology executives about the potential dangers of increasingly powerful AI systems. …
(2026-09-24). EPA finalizes repeal of power plant carbon standards as environmental groups sue. nationofchange.org 
The sector accounts for nearly one-quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and the agency separately proposed ending its authority to regulate them.
(2026-09-24). Presidente Díaz-Canel en el barrio capitalino "La Timba" radiohc.cu 
Por: Angélica Paredes López. | Unos cinco mil habitantes residen en "La Timba", un barrio en transformación enclavado en el Consejo Popular Vedado, perteneciente al capitalino municipio Plaza de la Revolución. | Hasta esa comunidad, renovada en los últimos años, aún en medio de la dureza de los tiempos que vivimos, llegó este miércoles el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | Minutos antes, el mandatario había protagonizado, desde Radio Rebelde, la primera emisión del espacio "Criterio Compartido", un programa radial para conectar con la real…
(2026-09-24). Critican duramente la solicitud de aumento de tarifas de Delmarva Power, calificándola como "la mayor en la historia de Delaware" . whyy.org Delmarva Power se defiende de las críticas del gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, y de clientes frustrados que afirman que la persistente búsqueda de aumentos tarifarios por valor de millones de dólares por parte de la empresa resulta devastadora para las personas mayores, las familias y las personas con discapaci…
(2026-09-24). Video of Webinar 21 Septiembre: Día Internacional de la Paz América Latina. worldbeyondwar.org Cada 21 de septiembre se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Paz, una fecha que nos recuerda la urgencia de construir una sociedad donde la paz sea el centro de toda actividad humana, donde seamos verdaderamente libres y donde la justicia social sea una realidad cotidiana. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-24). Laurel proyecta la comunidad Meadow View para ampliar el acceso a viviendas asequibles en el condado de Sussex, Delaware. whyy.org Los líderes del Congreso de Delaware otorgaron $2 millones a NeighborGood Partners para apoyar un proyecto de comunidad de viviendas asequibles en el condado de Sussex, en un momento en que la nación sigue enfrentando una escasez de hogares asequibles. | Para muchos estadounidenses, y especialmente para los habit…
(2026-09-24). 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.