(2026-09-10). IAEA escalates Iran nuclear dispute with first Security Council referral in 20 years. geo.tv This illustration, taken on June 16, 2025, shows the International Atomic Energy Agency logo and the Iranian flag. — Reuters
(2026-09-10). The Iran war looms large as BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi. responsiblestatecraft.org As diplomats prepare for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi this weekend, the Iran war is looming large.India, which assumed the BRICS chairmanship in January, was already facing the difficult responsibility of securing consensus to achieve concrete movement on a variety of trade, economic, and financial objectives. Now, the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran has dramatically complicated this effort, throwing the global economy into uncertainty and dividing BRICS countries, including some that are actively participating on either side of the conflict. The tensions within the bloc are far more significant than they…
(2026-09-10). America Can't Win the Minerals Race Without a 21st-Century Mining Workforce. wattsupwiththat.com For all the investments the Trump administration has made in reshoring the nation's mineral supply chains, its investment in America's mining schools may prove to be the most important.
(2026-09-10). VW Osnabràºck: Making weapons for genocide and war instead of convertibles. wsws.org With the sale of VW's Osnabràºck plant to an Israeli financial investor, the SPD, IG Metall union and VW's works council are paving the way to a war economy.
(2026-09-10). Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he's a victim. aljazeera.com Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
(2026-09-10). Trump administration doubles down on attack on mail ballots. wsws.org Less than 8 weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, the Trump administration is escalating its drive to disenfranchise millions of working class and poor voters. The centerpiece of the White House's assault on the right to vote is its attack on mail-in voting.
(2026-09-10). Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a 'ceasefire' brokered in October.
(2026-09-10). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. nationofchange.org 
Norman Solomon traces a war on terror that has killed far more bystanders than intended targets, from Predator strikes in Pakistan to 2,000 pound bombs in Gaza.
(2026-09-10). Three Major Revelations About The Gaza Holocaust In The Israeli Press. thealtworld.com
(2026-09-10). Gaza Scholasticide and the American Historical Association. juancole.com
(2026-09-10). US Plans to Restrict Foreign Journalists Trigger Rising Protests. nationofchange.org Press freedom groups say the move follows crackdowns on immigrants and university researchers.
(2026-09-10). Azerbaijani Election Monitor Sentenced after Unfair Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anar Mammadli, human rights defender and election monitor, Baku, Azerbaijan, February 6, 2024. | © 2024 Hannah Wagner/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | A court in Azerbaijan on September 7 sentenced the prominent human rights defender and election monitor Anar Mammadli to 13 years in prison following a trial marred by serious due process violations. His co-defendant, civic activist Anar Abdullayev, received a 12-year sentence.Mammadli, 48, spent more than two years in pretrial detention before the Baku Grave Crimes Court convicted him on politically motivated charges including curren…
(2026-09-10). Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The President from (Literally) Hell. juancole.com ( Let's face it. It's going to be hot, hot, hot. Or do I mean hotter, hotter, hotter, or even hottest, hottest, hottest, or someday, for all we know, beyond any words we might now have to describe it. | Though it seldom seems that way in the daily news, we're talking about a genuinely apocalyptic possibility. Give us human beings full credit. Somehow, we've managed to come up with not one but two distinctly apocalyptic ways to potentially destroy ourselves and thi…
(2026-09-10). Harvard History Department Chairman, Who Was Lead Author and Historical Consultant to the 9/11 Commission Report, Worked for the CIA. covertactionmagazine.com Ernest R. May embodies deep connection between academia and the CIA Ernest R. May (1928-2009) was a Harvard history professor for 55 years and dean of Harvard College in the late 1970s; he also served as the senior historian, consultant and main author (with Philip Zelikow) of the 9/11 Commission Report. The 9/11 Commission Report …
(2026-09-10). If on a Winter's Night a Reader… publicbooks.org We read to find ourselves. But what if, instead, we end up finding ourselves only in books? What if we can't distinguish our life from those we read about? What if we stop trying to?
(2026-09-10). Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt. aljazeera.com Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
(2026-09-10). AFL-CIO report warns digital shelf labels could cost retail workers billions in wages. nationofchange.org Maryland and New Jersey have already moved to restrict the technology, betting its pricing infrastructure poses as much risk to shoppers as to store staff.
(2026-09-10). Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters. aljazeera.com Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
(2026-09-10). Western Cape mobilises emergency response to Beaufort West water crisis. sanews.gov.za Western Cape mobilises emergency response to Beaufort West water crisis | The Western Cape Government has mobilised a coordinated, multi-agency emergency response to support the Beaufort West Municipality, following severe flooding that damaged critical water supply infrastructure and disrupted water services to the town. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, said the government's focus remains on restoring water supply as quickly as possible and ensuring residents have access to emergency water in the interim. ⚪ "Since the incident…
(2026-09-10). Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines. aljazeera.com Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
(2026-09-10). The 6,000 reasons the world can't simply quit oil. onlineopinion.com.au Are we addicted to fossil fuel or is it a functional necessity?
(2026-09-10). Rep. Aisha Wahab is right: America must talk to the Taliban. responsiblestatecraft.org Kabul — Last month, when Aisha Wahab of California became the first Afghan-American elected to Congress, her victory was heralded as a sign that Afghans had truly made their mark in American society. Afghan social media was inundated with messages of pride and celebration, Western-funded diaspora media outlets rushed out "who is Aisha Wahab" pieces, and even former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the 38-year-old on her victory.But that celebration was short-lived.During
(2026-09-10). Enrique hails Dembele, praises Toure after PSG's win over Bratislava. aljazeera.com PSG coach hails 'marvellous' Dembele after the French forward scored two goals in PSG's 6—1 win over Toure's side.
(2026-09-09). Xi extends Teachers' Day greetings, urges nurturing capable youth for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended greetings to teachers and educators across the country ahead of Teachers' Day, which is celebrated annually on Sept. 10.
(2026-09-10). "The verdict against Bogdan is an indictment of the Ukrainian regime" wsws.org On September 6, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP-Germany), as part of its campaign for the Berlin state election, held a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the slogans "Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk!" We publish below the speech by Katja Rippert, SGP candidate in the Berlin elections.
(2026-09-10). The intensifying US-Canada trade war: A product and accelerant of inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org American imperialism's aggression cannot be opposed by lining up with any one or a coalition of its imperialist rivals. The trade war between the US and Canada is a reactionary conflict between two imperialist powers desperately seeking to secure their interests.
(2026-09-10). Support in Australia and NZ for the freedom of jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "This conviction speaks to dictatorial, selective, politicised prosecutions and a grey repressive, unwelcoming state" — Mark Davis, lawyer and journalist.
(2026-09-10). From Votes to Dollars: How Trump Is Changing US Electoral Politics. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's latest promise to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has turned the 2026 midterm campaign into something far larger than an ordinary electoral contest. The proposal, announced at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, is estimated to cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval. …
(2026-09-10). California's largest state worker union opens strike vote against Newsom administration. nationofchange.org 
More than 100,000 workers will decide by October 7 after the state rejected most of the union's contract proposals.
(2026-09-10). How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump. levernews.com 
When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I'm most proud of is
(2026-09-10). Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing. sanews.gov.za Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing | Two suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Friday for allegedly manufacturing illicit drugs, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The suspects, who are foreign nationals, were nabbed in Erasmia, following a joint operation conducted by members of the Hawks South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) based at Headquarters, Crime Intelligence, K9 West Rand and Special Task Force Pretoria. ⚪ The operation is part of a much broader national effort by the South African Police Service (SAPS…
(2026-09-09). Viral Chinese fashion influencer 'Trendy Grandpa' passes away in sleep aged 88. ecns.cn Chinese fashion influencer known online as "Trendy Grandpa," who won millions of followers by challenging stereotypes about aging with his stylish outfits and upbeat approach to life, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88.
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). Trump administration proposes excluding noncitizens from 2030 census count. nationofchange.org The plan would also strip race, ethnicity and sexual orientation questions from the count that decides how many House seats each state gets.
(2026-09-10). Pakistan's Cities at a Crossroads: New Push for Affordable Housing and Better Planning. thinktank.pk Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address its growing housing and urban development challenges as the Ministry of Housing and Works and UN-Habitat explore stronger cooperation on affordable housing, urban planning, research and policy implementation. The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation on the …
(2026-09-10). Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers. portside.org Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers |
(2026-09-10). Navy Destroyer Packs New 'Piggy-Backed' Point Defense System That Combines 30mm And .50 Cal Guns. twz.com 
The Mk 38 Mod 4 offers a major capability boost, especially against drones, and is now installed on at least one destroyer.
(2026-09-10). Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns at WHO regional chief amid fraud allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post on Wednesday amid fraud investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported, citing her resignation letter. | Wazed began her five-year term as the WHO's Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024. However, she has been on unpaid administrative leave since last year. | Her resignation comes amid allegations related to financial fraud, her academic qualifications and the acquisition of a plot of land in Ban…
(2026-09-10). South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz. globalvoices.org 'We cannot allow our young people to become victims of an unjust war of aggression.'Global Voices Representatives from Korean civil society marched from the U.S. Embassy to the Blue House (the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea) in Seoul. Image provided by People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy in This post is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-09). China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
(2026-09-10). Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE. aljazeera.com Relations have been strained for years, as the two countries took differing positions on several regional issues.
(2026-09-10). Punjabi family deported from Canada after eights years, asylum claim, humanitarian grounds rejected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian authorities have deported a Punjabi family and rejected their asylum claim and subsequent request to remain in the country on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The family, originally from Punjab's Jalandhar and residing in Quebec, had spent nearly eight years in Canada, where the parents worked, paid taxes and raised their two children. | Why did family seek asylum in Canada ? | Harish travelled to Canada on a visitor visa in 2018 and later applied for asylum. | In his application, he said he had operated a grocery store in India and alleged that police, under pressure from a po…
(2026-09-10). 25 Years of War Was the Wrong Response to 9/11. nationofchange.org 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies tally the trillions spent and the millions killed in the quarter century of war that followed September 11.
(2026-09-10). Zelenskiy's plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova, Norway PM reveals. geo.tv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on May 20, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — ReutersThe plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to…
(2026-09-10). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 160th House District race in Chesco and Delco. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 160th House District…
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2010-09-26). No military response discussed under Makkah defence pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction under the Makkah Defence Agreement in response to the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that Pakistan would act when the "time comes". | "There is no such thing under discussion right now … When time comes (we) will act under the agreement," foreign ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said ‚Å at a weekly media briefing, in response to a question asking how Islamabad planned to fulfil its obligations under the ‚Ä&a…
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person's mouth covered with tape bearing a message "no to executions" in Iran, in Paris in France, January 31, 2026. | © 2026 Daniel Perron/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-09-10). Is Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona's next breakout star? aljazeera.com Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.
(2026-09-10). US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections. portside.org US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections |
(2026-09-10). Sanders brings AI risk researchers to a closed Senate briefing on AI danger. nationofchange.org 
Geoffrey Hinton and two other AI risk researchers, but no tech executives, will address senators on September 16.
(2026-09-10). Houthis advance along Yemen's southern Red Sea coast. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi rebels are advancing along the Red Sea coast, to gain more leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(2026-09-10). Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities. sanews.gov.za Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities | Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has officially opened the new EOT Solutions advanced metal processing and fabrication facility at Freeport Saldanha, marking an investment of more than R30 million in the region. | The facility, which currently supports approximately 15 direct jobs, strengthens Saldanha Bay's advanced manufacturing capabilities and reinforces growing investor confidence in the Western Cape as a destination for industrial development, economic growth and job creation. | The project also has th…
(2026-09-10). More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences. portside.org More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences |
(2026-09-10). Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race. portside.org Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race |
(2026-09-10). Australia snubs Torres Strait in Melanesian Spearhead Group bid. asiapacificreport.nz By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa for the Torres News Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving a role to Torres Strait Islanders, its own Melanesian population. Responding to questions from the Torres News at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Palau last…
(2026-09-10). The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint. aljazeera.com Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
(2026-09-10). US heat deaths run five times higher than official counts, NPR investigation finds. nationofchange.org The undercount traces back to how death certificates get written, researchers found, after NOAA confirmed 2026 brought the hottest summer on record.
(2026-09-10). Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn't sign him, says Ryan Giggs. aljazeera.com Former United assistant coach reveals his pursuit of a teenage Mbappe after a tip-off from a French scout.
(2026-09-10). Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession. sanews.gov.za Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession | Nine suspects are due to appear before the Edenvale Magistrate's Court in Gauteng today, after their arrest for the alleged illegal possession and dealing of precious metals, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team arrested two women and seven men at a property in Greenstone on Tuesday, 8 September. This after the team received intelligence regarding a foreign national allegedly trading in unwrought gold dust and nuggets sourced from illegal miners. ⚪ "A thorough searc…
(2026-09-10). France Leads Europe's Push to Break US Space Dependence. thinktank.pk France is increasingly positioning itself as Europe's strongest political and strategic force for space sovereignty, at a moment when the United States—led by NASA, SpaceX and a powerful private-sector ecosystem—continues to dominate global launch capacity, satellite communications and commercial space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9—10, 2026, has therefore become more …
(2026-09-10). Operational F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-09-10). Reform UK Donations Overwhelmingly Have Overseas or Tax-Haven Ties. bylinetimes.com In last week's Channel 4 News and Verbatim exposé, which filmed senior Reform figures apparently encouraging foreign donations, the party's head of policy, James Orr, was caught on camera saying: "we just don't have British resident donors." | New Byline Times scrutiny of Reform's declared donations tests that claim against the record. Of the £17.09 million in donations and public funds recorded by the Electoral Commission for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Reform UK accounted for nearly a third — some £5.4 million, more than any other party. | Of that £5.4 million, just over 87% by v…
(2026-09-10). Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. nationofchange.org 
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who once led Britain's Union of Jewish Students, made the announcement in the House of Commons.
(2026-09-10). Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine. aljazeera.com Israel's decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.
(2026-09-09). China adds 11 new occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape job market. ecns.cn China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday, as the country's expanding digital and green economies continue to create new employment opportunities.
(2026-09-10). Australia's political leaders are failing democracy. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's political leaders continue to put self-interest and political expediency ahead of the democratic principles they claim to uphold.
(2026-09-10). BBNJ Information Exchange Mechanism: Why Capacity Matters More Than Data. moderndiplomacy.eu The discussion concerning the future Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the BBNJ Agreement—in simpler terms, the High Seas Treaty—has now reached an important phase. The full title of the treaty is the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas …
(2026-09-10). Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026. sanews.gov.za Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026 | Denel will showcase South African engineering, innovation and industrial capability when it participates in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition for the first time with the Department of Defence as its shareholder. | AAD 2026 will take place from 16 – 20 September 2026, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, under the theme: "Advancing Defence Capability Together". | The exhibition will provide Denel with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, partners and stakeholders, while exploring new opportunities for growth. | Denel will showcase a r…
(2026-09-10). Symposium: What I miss most about pre-9/11 America. responsiblestatecraft.org While it is somewhat cliche to say that the "whole world changed" after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, it does not detract from the reality of the statement. In numerous tangible ways, the culture, security, and politics of the nation were never the same after al-Qaida hijackers in passenger planes left nearly 3,000 people dead in smoldering ruins across lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. For many of us who lived through it all, a quarter century has passed in a blink, while at the same time the pre-9/11 Washington era paradoxically seems so far away, a…
(2026-09-09). China tops 2026 Global Public Security Index with 84.62 points. ecns.cn The Global Public Security Index Report (2025-2026) was released Thursday at a press conference for the 2026 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). The country that welcomed burned-out American sailors now humiliates Israelis with 'can't do…'. hindustantimes.com Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm on September 8 and said all foreign visitors must respect Thai law, culture and local customs. Bangkok urged Israel to better guide its nationals after reported incidents involving some Israeli tourists and business operators. Thailand stressed that misconduct would be handled through its laws, adding that one Israeli and one French national had received deportation orders following a separate Koh Samui dispute.
(2026-09-10). Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after Nepal flash floods. sanews.gov.za Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after Nepal flash floods | Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for, following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed on Thursday. ⚪ DIRCO said it had, following a formal request from the Nepalese government, arranged with the South African Police Service (SAPS) for the collection and coordination of DNA profiles from biological relatives of the missing South Africans. ⚪ The profiles were collected through the Victim Identification Centre under the SAPS Division: Detectives and Foren…
(2026-09-10). Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial. portside.org Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial |
(2026-09-10). The resistible rise of a fascist party in Germany. peoplesworld.org 
Upon learning of the landslide electoral triumph of a fascist political party in a province that was once part of socialist Germany, these foreboding words immediately came to mind: "The womb is fertile still from which that crawled." It is the concluding line from Bertolt Brecht's brilliant 1941 denunciation of the Hitler regime, The Resistible Rise …
(2026-09-09). Beijing plans to encourage 'open-air museums' under draft regulation. ecns.cn Beijing is considering legislation to encourage the development of "open-air museums" by integrating scattered cultural and museum resources across the city.
(2026-09-10). The Progress(ives) War on Reliable and Affordable Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Progress and Progress(ive)…. two words with somewhat similar spelling but with entirely different meanings. I asked Grok to help identify the distinctions. Progress… a forward movement, advancement, or improvement over time. It's about actual results or the process of getting better. Progressive…..favoring or promoting reform, change, and new ideas (especially social or political change), happening gradually or in stages…..supporting "progress' as an ideology.
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardian notes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan's Tawila camp. aljazeera.com Insufficient aid and shelter increase hardship for displaced in Tawila, as malnutrition and disease spread rapidly.
(2026-09-10). Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role. aljazeera.com Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-09). Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong among top 10 world tourism cities: report. ecns.cn Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the world's top 10 tourism cities in the World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026), released at the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Far-Right Hacker Touting Cyber Attacks on Leftist Sites Has Close Ties to Pentagon Influencer. theintercept.com 
DataRepublican, the X account of Pentagon employee Jennica Pounds, is frequently one of the first to post about hacks against the left.
(2026-09-10). Deutschlands Ukraine-Dilemma. Berlin ist wàºtend auf Kiew, wagt es aber nicht, dessen Forderungen abzulehnen. strategic-culture.su Zwei Nachrichten, die deshalb interessant sind, weil sie einander widersprechen: Deutschland verspricht der Ukraine die Lieferung von Tausenden Drohnen und Raketen und beschwert sich gleichzeitig àºber eben diese Ukraine. | Was ist damit gemeint? | Einerseits berichtete die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters gestern, dass Deutschland und die Ukraine kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Drohnen-Deals stehen. Diese Vereinbarung soll nicht nur die gemeinsame Entwicklung verschiedener Drohnentypen umfassen, sondern auch Raketen sowie die entsprechende Software. Dies kà∂nnte das urspràºnglich angekàºndigte Drohnen…
(2026-09-10). 'Get off our roads, you don't know how to drive, Mr Singh': DHS 'self-deport' poster sparks outrage over 'Singh' reference. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A social media poster shared by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Trump administration's self-deportation campaign has triggered strong criticism from Sikh grou | 'Get off our roads, you don't know how to drive, Mr Singh': DHS 'self-deport' poster sparks outrage over 'Singh' reference…
(2026-09-10). Snakebites kill tens of thousands every year, could our new research change that? nationofchange.org 
Horses have been used to make antivenom for more than a century.
(2026-09-09). China rejects U.S. allegations against Chinese AI firms over model distillation. ecns.cn China on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to recent U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called "industrial-scale" efforts to distill capabilities from U.S. AI models, calling the allegations groundless and lacking a legal basis, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference.
(2026-09-09). China ranks 2nd in global trade in services brand value: report. ecns.cn China ranks second globally, with 21 brands included in the Trade in Services 100 2026 list and a combined brand value of $876.77 billion, accounting for 19.08% of the total, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). t.co Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-09). China unveils plan to build financial powerhouse, eyes stronger capital market by 2030. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a 15th-Five-Year-Plan-related press conference on Thursday, outlining measures to strengthen regulation, prevent risks and promote high-quality development.
(2026-09-10). Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy. aljazeera.com Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
(2026-09-10). Democracy Now! 2026-09-10 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, September 10, 2026…
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-09). China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in first eight months. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals, according to data released on Thursday at the Immigration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). After 37 years, federal oversight of Teamsters ends. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—After 37 years, six U.S. presidents and four union presidents, U.S. government oversight over the Teamsters has come to an end. But the changes in the union's structure, including making elections to top offices one-Teamster-one-vote, will remain, according to a final order the union and the U.S. Justice Department agreed to early this year …
(2026-09-10). Brazil's PT unveils Lula's election platform: austerity, nationalism and militarism amid deepening global crisis. wsws.org The PT's election platform is vague, self-congratulatory and systematically deceptive, painting a social reality entirely at odds with that lived by Brazilian workers and youth.
(2026-09-09). Shanghai sports authorities confirm Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout. ecns.cn Shanghai Sports Bureau on Thursday confirmed that former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to quit the state sports system after voluntarily accepting a buyout to end his employment relationship with the bureau.
(2026-09-09). Robot dogs, power bots take center stage at 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday, showcasing a range of advanced intelligent equipment and technologies.
(2026-09-10). ONS Peddling Fake Heatwave Deaths Scare. wattsupwiththat.com It was only two weeks ago that I wrote about the official cover up of excess deaths in winter. It did not take long for my suspicions to be confirmed.
(2026-09-10). The bridge: from Magellan to Panama and the return of multimodal connectivity. onlineopinion.com.au The modern world has too many choke points and not enough redundancies.
(2026-09-10). EU Public Procurement Act: Will Human Rights Finally Matter More Than the Lowest Price? thinktank.pk The European Commission's proposed new EU Public Procurement Act could mark an important shift away from lowest-price contracting. But unless human rights and environmental due diligence become a firm requirement, the reform may struggle to prevent European public money from supporting labour abuses and environmental harm in global supply chains. Public procurement rarely attracts the …
(2026-09-10). Fired After the Charlie Kirk Revenge Purge, They're Still Unemployed. theintercept.com 
The grief Emily Taylor had been holding at bay finally washed over her in January. It had been four months since a lone gunman shot Charlie Kirk in the throat at Utah Valley University, killing the conservative commentator in minutes. That winter "was the first time in my entire life that I didn't go back to school," said the former English professor, holding back tears. | Taylor had
(2026-09-10). American Gestapo: The Worst Takes Time But It Comes Around Fast. nationofchange.org 
Barton Kunstler maps the largest ICE detention camps and the private contractors running them, and asks how far the buildup has to go before it counts as what it resembles.
(2026-09-10). After the AfD's election victory: The Left Party is courting the CDU. wsws.org After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party is ingratiating itself even more openly with the CDU and the other establishment parties and offering to prop up CDU-led governments. This recipe will not weaken the AfD but strengthen it further.
(2026-09-10). The Predictable Earthquake: What Saxony Anhalt Tells Us About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu On Sunday 6 September 2026, voters in the eastern German state of Saxony Anhalt did something no electorate in the country had ever done. They handed the largest share of their vote, 43.8 per cent, to a party of the extreme right. The Alternative fàºr Deutschland, universally known by its own initials as the AfD, …
(2026-09-10). France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com France has deployed its first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft, strengthening its ability to monitor threats at sea and support anti-submarine missions. Built under the AVSIMAR programme, the new jets combine advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, intelligence-gathering and rescue capabilities as NATO bolsters its maritime security amid rising tensions with Russia.
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-09). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-10). Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum's three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen…
(2026-09-10). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 144th House District race in Bucks County. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 144th House District seat?:…
(2026-09-10). Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here's why. whyy.org The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. | In this July 19, 2006 file photo, a woman walks next to a "For Rent" sign at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif. Real estate data firm Zillow reports on U.S. home rental prices in December 2014 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)…
(2026-09-10). Okinawa: Amidst the drastic strengthening of US-Japan military bases. unitedworldint.com By Norio Ikemiyagi (Attorney) "Parachute training off the coast of Henoko," "Osprey formation flight—launched from an amphibious ship deployed to Iran?", "Once the base comes, it becomes 'daily life': Henoko residents fear them becoming a normal," "JGSDF division upgrade signals war preparations—13 prefectural groups issue statement of opposition" (Headlines from the July 22, 2026 issue …
(2026-09-10). India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA. sanews.gov.za India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA | India has identified infrastructure, critical minerals, and skills development as three key areas where South Africa can expect deeper cooperation over the next five years. | Speaking ahead of the BRICS Summit, India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Shri Prabhat Kumar, told SAnews.gov.za the two countries have strong prospects for expanding economic cooperation, investment and technical exchange. | Kumar said India had made significant progress in digital public infrastructure, logistics, science and t…
(2026-09-10). 'Gone in a blink': Nepal floods sweep away Indian workers who built hotels. aljazeera.com The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.
(2026-09-10). Thailand's bogus amnesty law. wsws.org The legislation provides amnesty (or official pardons) to royalist and conservative forces while continuing the persecution of critics of the monarchy and other political opponents.
(2026-09-10). US just had its hottest summer and hottest August on record, NOAA says. nationofchange.org 
Drought now covers 59 percent of the country as the warmest year on record runs into fall.
(2026-09-10). 'Easy decision' Naoero becomes third Pacific Islands Forum member with Jerusalem embassy. asiapacificreport.nz By RNZ Pacific reporters Naoero, formerly known as Nauru, has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the third Pacific Island nation to do so. Naoero's Vice-President Lionel Aingimea said it sent a message to the world about where the island nation stood. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel had committed to sending Naoero medical…
(2026-09-10). Zelensky stabs Burnham in the back? Russia uncovers sinister 'Ukrainian plot' against UK diplomats. hindustantimes.com Russia's FSB has alleged that Ukrainian intelligence sought to use information gathered by a Russian security worker linked to the British Embassy in Moscow to plan attacks on Ambassador Nigel Casey and other diplomats, then blame Russia. The allegation has not been independently verified, and Ukraine had not publicly commented at the time of reporting. Separately, the UK committed £100 million through NATO's PURL mechanism for Patriot missiles and other air-defence equipment for Ukraine before winter.
(2026-09-10). Bab al-Mandab Strait: key oil route facing growing Houthi threat. geo.tv
(2026-09-10). Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-09). Xi extends festive greetings and sincere regards to teachers nationwide. ecns.cn
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite. geo.tv
(2026-09-10). The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him? aljazeera.com
(2026-09-10). Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-10). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (September 2026). cepr.net
(2026-09-10). AI Didn't Steal the Mathematician's Work, Sam Altman Did. cepr.net
(2026-09-10). Il prezzo del carbonio come arma geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Il prezzo del carbonio nasceva come strumento con cui l'Europa avrebbe insegnato al pianeta a decarbonizzare e ora rischia di diventare l'occasione con cui il Sud globale impara a fare a meno delle regole europee — e a scriverne di proprie. | Segue nostro Il sistema che non decarbonizza | Nel luglio 2026, mentre la Commissione europea porta a termine la revisione decennale del proprio sistema di scambio delle quote di emissione, un…
(2026-09-09). Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from charities funding Israel war machine. asiapacificreport.nz Australia's Labor and the Coalition have voted down a Greens amendment to strip tax breaks from charities funding illegal Israeli settlements and the IDF. Stephanie Tran reports for Michael West Media. By Stephanie Tran The Labor Government has joined with the Coalition to vote against a Greens amendment which would have stripped deductible gift recipient…
(2026-09-09). Australia: 25 Years of Abusive Offshore Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Naoero, formerly Nauru, island, March 2023. | © 2023 mtcurado/Getty Images | (Sydney) — The Australian government has caused thousands of people seeking asylum to suffer grave abuses under its offshore detention system, which began in September 2001, Human Rights Watch said today.Over the past 25 years, Australia has forcibly transferred more than 5,000 asylum seekers to Naoero (formerly called Nauru) and Manus Island, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Those transferred have experienced inhumane conditions and serious harm to their mental and physical health. The United Nations refugee…
(2026-09-09). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-09). Gulf: Is a Stable Regional Order Attainable? moderndiplomacy.eu An event addresses a moment; a process creates continuity.An event manages adjustment; a process builds order. Complementing the proposed Muscat/Oman process, diplomatically in circulation since June through the Group of Friends of the Process, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said later in July that all eight countries on the Gulf littoral—Oman and the GCC …
(2026-09-09). Rabuka calls on Fijians to use freedom of expression 'responsibly'. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashika Kumar in Suva Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on Fijians to use their freedom of expression responsibly, stressing that people can disagree strongly and hold each other to account without bullying, humiliating, or deliberately hurting one another. In a statement, Rabuka said Fijians no longer needed to fear speaking their minds. He…
(2026-09-09). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-09). La Cina sta destrutturando il sistema dollarocentrico. strategic-culture.su