(2026-09-27). China, U.S. reach consensus on eight outcomes in Xi's visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, have reached a consensus on eight outcomes, according to a release made public after Xi wrapped up his U.S. visit on Friday.
(2026-09-27). China, U.S. agree on constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
2026-09-25: 'netanyahu Is a Criminal': Hundreds Walk Out of Israel Pm's Speech; UN in Complete Chaos
euobserver.com (2026-09-25). In Italy's schools, Meloni makes migrant kids pay the price for her culture war – EUobserver
The darling of Europe's far-right vowed to ban the burqa and niqab from use in schools, an announcement which sent roars of excitement and standing ovations rippling through the impressionable crowd.
Perhaps it's the backdrop set by the towering Fascist architecture in Rome's "Eur" district
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-25). Israels Delusion of Victory in Its Seven-Front War Has Ended, So What Next?
Earlier this year, the Israeli leadership believed it was on the way to establishing a "Greater Israel", now it is stuck and has no solutions for the mess it has created for itself.
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.
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.
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.
npr.org (2026-09-25). The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checksThe U.S. Supreme Court has for now revived a federal data system the Department of Homeland Security revamped into a tool to check the citizenship of millions of Americans on voter rolls. The tool has mistakenly flagged some eligible voters as potential noncitizens.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-25). Iran will respond 'strongly' if US continues aggression, Pezeshkian warns from New York
President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Tehran will respond "strongly and resolutely" if the United States seeks to continue its war of aggression, stressing that Iran did not choose war and is not seeking one.
(2026-09-27). Drive to isolate Iran delivering results as airlines, banks face new curbs: US Treasury. geo.tv US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. — Reuters/FileUS treasury in talks with more than 50 countries, WSJ reports.Bessent says all Iran airlines "will be shut down around world".Iranian carriers continue some international flights despite sanctions.
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/25: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Presidente de Cuba alerta sobre consecuencias de naturalizar genocidios. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel alertó este sábado en su cuenta en X sobre las consecuencias de ´naturalizar un genocidio ª y condenó las acciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos.Los verdugos de Gaza, Irán, Cuba, no pueden seguir amenazando, bombardeando y saqueando, y presumir de sus crímenes ante la comunidad internacional", escribió. | El mandatario cubano subrayó que cuando se naturaliza un genocidio se abren las puertas a otros, y así, agregó: "reemerge el fascismo". | En un mensaje anterior en la misma red socia…
(2026-09-27). Address by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. New York, September 26, 2026. radiohc.cu Mr. President of the General Assembly: | Madam Deputy Secretary-General: | In approximately three hours, it will be exactly 66 years since Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz uttered these words in a memorable speech from this podium — and I quote: "Let the philosophy of plunder disappear, and the philosophy of war will have disappeared! Let colonies disappear, let the exploitation of countries by monopolies disappear, and then humanity will have reached a true stage of progress!" | However, the advance of expansionism, acts of usurpation and conquest, and military and economic aggression are alarming. The…
(2026-09-27). Misión de Cuba en Vietnam conmemoró fundación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revoluciónn. radiohc.cu La Misión Estatal de Cuba en Vietnam conmemoró este sábado la fundación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR), la organización vecinal creada el 28 de septiembre de 1960 por el líder revolucionario Fidel Castro. | El segundo jefe de la Misión, Maiker Comendador, rememoró los momentos de la fundación de la mayor organización de masas del país, con el propósito de defender al naciente proceso revolucionario. | En el patio de la Residencia del Embajador, en Hanoi, Comendador señaló que Cuba se enfrenta ahora a desafíos tan difíciles como los del comienzo de la Revolución, pues no se trata del mantenimiento…
(2026-09-27). En Cienfuegos celebraron legado de Fidel y Paulo Freire en XIV Encuentro Internacional. radiohc.cu 
Celebrando el legado de justicia y educación emancipadora del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz concluyó en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos el XIV Encuentro Internacional Presencia de Paulo Freire: Por los caminos de Fidel y Freire. | Propusieron que en el próximo evento sea la hermana y gigante nación de Brasil, el país invitado especial, la cuna de Freire. | La Doctora Bárbara Bermúdez Monteagudo, Presidenta Nacional de la Asociación de Pedagogos de Cuba y de la Comisión Organizadora destacó la trascendencia del encuentro, que abrazó al mundo, con diez países participantes, de forma presencial y virtual. | <...
(2026-09-27). Cuba rememora 66 años de primer discurso de Fidel Castro en la ONU. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez destacó este sábado la vigencia del primer discurso del líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, en la Asamblea Nacional de Naciones Unidas en su 66 aniversario. | ´Constituye un documento de obligada consulta por su defensa de los propósitos y principios de Naciones Unidas, de los países del Sur Global y de su derecho al desarrollo y a la libre determinación ª, escribió Rodríguez en la red social X. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano recordó como Fidel Castro, desde fecha temprana, advirtió sobre la necesidad de reformar el orden internacional y de…
(2026-09-27). Cuba enfrenta cerco multidimensional, afirma diplomático en Brasil. radiohc.cu Cuba enfrenta uno de los momentos más complejos desde el triunfo de la Revolución, ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense, pero mantiene su capacidad de resistencia y defensa de la soberanía, afirmó este sábado en la ciudad brasileña de Niteroi, un diplomático cubano. | Al intervenir en el XIX Seminario Internacional de Luchas contra el Neoliberalismo, Vladimir Falcón, consejero de la Embajada de Cuba en Brasil, describió la actual situación como una de las mayores ofensivas enfrentadas por la isla desde 1959. | Sostuvo que la política de Washington es multidimensional, al combinar presiones económica…
(2026-09-27). Israel Damaged 82 Percent of Gaza's Buildings. Collapses Are Burying Us Alive. juancole.com By Shahad Ali | This article was originally published by Khaled Al Soutari, who was inside the six-story residential building in western Gaza City that collapsed on September 16, is now sleeping on the street without a tent, devastated by the loss of 21 of his neighbors. | "They were more than just neighbors to me," Al Soutari told me when I interviewed him two days after the building collapse, sitting on the street with a group of his neighbors next to the collapsed building. "
(2026-09-27). Wednesday 10/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-27). 'No role for UNRWA in Gaza': Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines? aljazeera.com Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency.
(2026-09-27). Try-a-Skill: Chinese-made intraoral scanners benefit more people worldwide. ecns.cn Dental Prosthetics is one of the new skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition. At the Try-a-Skill station in the venue, China News Network reporter tried an intraoral scanner used by competitors.
(2026-09-27). Two giant pandas set off for 10-year stay at Zoo Atlanta in the U.S. ecns.cn A pair of giant pandas departed for Zoo Atlanta in the U.S. from Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan Province on a chartered flight at 2: 55 a.m. Sunday.
(2026-09-27). WorldSkills Keywords: Craftsmanship at the "Skills Olympics" ecns.cn The WorldSkills Shanghai brings together people from all over the world. Why are they here? And what are they each interested in?
(2026-09-27). UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford airbase used by US. aljazeera.com Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
(2026-09-27). Political rallies fill Brazil's streets a week before elections. aljazeera.com Rival political rallies have been held in Brazil as campaigns intensify with one week to go until election day.
(2026-09-27). Iceland FM hits back at Netanyahu over 'moral cowards' UNGA remark. aljazeera.com Iceland's FM hit back at Netanyahu after he called diplomats who walked out of his UN address 'moral cowards'.
(2026-09-27). Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters. aljazeera.com Continuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand's capital.
(2026-09-27). On the spot at the hairdressing competition of the 48th WorldSkills Competition. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is underway in Shanghai. As one of the traditional competitions, hairdressing requires competitors to demonstrate extensive knowledge of hairdressing and related theories, a strong sense of aesthetics, as well as advanced professional skills.
(2026-09-27). Wednesday 9/30: People vs. Palantir! SF Protest March Against A.I. Tech Fascism & ICE Violence. indybay.org March begins at Jessie Square (760 Mission St.) proceeding toward ICE building (630 Sansome Street).
(2026-09-27). Thursday 10/8: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-27). Saturday 11/14: Raindrops on Roses: A Favorite Things Mixtape for Telematic. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-09-27). 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…
(2026-09-27). Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A destroyed school in Ghadfa village, Idlib countryside, Syria. | © 2026 Ali Haj Suleiman/Human Rights Watch | (Amman) — The Syrian transitional government is signing billions of dollars in reconstruction deals without a human rights framework that would ensure that rebuilding respects, protects, and fulfills the rights of affected people, Human Rights Watch said today.In March 2026, the transitional government unveiled a national recovery blueprint, and billions of dollars in international pledges for aid, and financing and investment commitments have followed. But the legal…
(2026-09-27). Swiss voters set to reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum. aljazeera.com About 71 percent of voters oppose initiative to impose stricter limits on neutrality, projection suggests.
(2026-09-27). 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:…
(2026-09-27). Emergency Action to Save TPS (Temporary Protected Status). indybay.org Action in front of SF Ferry Building draws activists from many groups. Demonstration is part of Sept. 23-27 National Days of Action to Save TPS for Haitians and all other refugees.
(2026-09-27). Ethiopia's army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war. aljazeera.com Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.
(2026-09-27). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit U.S. National Archives with Trump and his wife. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Friday the U.S. National Archives, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
(2026-09-27). Xi wraps up state visit to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday a state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired.
(2026-09-27). Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces. geo.tv B‑1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. — ReutersSeveral held on suspicion of offences under Explosives Act: police.Police evacuate number of properties in Whelford area after…
(2026-09-27). At least 27 people killed in two shootings in South African townships. aljazeera.com Incidents in Wedela southwest of Johannesburg and Lwandle near Cape Town come days after Durban mass shooting.
(2026-09-27). Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Comments come as Israeli authorities announce military closure across occupied West Bank, citing Jewish holiday Sukkot.
(2026-09-27). Floods and landslides kill at least 56 people in India, 12 in Nepal. aljazeera.com Authorities report increasing death toll over three days as rivers rise above danger levels in parts of both countries.
(2026-09-27). Friday 10/30: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-09-27). 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…
(2026-09-27). 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…
(2026-09-27). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-27). Xi sends congratulatory letter to high-level dialogue marking 5th anniversary of GDI. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to a high-level dialogue marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) held at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday.
(2026-09-27). World Tourism Day: How tech is changing the way we travel. ecns.cn From high-speed trains to mouthwatering local flavors, from ancient wonders to cutting-edge digital tech — innovation is opening up new ways to travel.
(2026-09-27). Tuesday 9/29: CLOSE AI: No killer robots for ICE, war & fascism! indybay.org Marina Green – near Filmore St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV celebrates an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of believers on the Champs-Elysees.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry. aljazeera.com Call to face Senate inquiry follows security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by rogue OpenAI bot in June.
(2026-09-27). Bay Area March in Support of Bill to End Federal Funding of Dog and Cat Experiments. indybay.org The Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act, or COMPACT Act, was introduced on Wednesday…
(2026-09-27). Thursday 10/1: LEPAIO Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & The Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-09-27). Israel's Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections. aljazeera.com Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority in the October 27 elections.
(2026-09-27). Malaysia's Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold. aljazeera.com The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-27). DR Congo plane crash kills 17, including High Military Court chief, army auditor general. geo.tv Rescue workers can be seen at the crash site of a Let 410 UVP aircraft operated by Tracep Congo Aviation. — X/@RaoAmarendaTransport ministry says 13 passengers, four crew members die in crash.High military court chief, armed forces auditor general among victims.President Felix…
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/18: VFHL Roundtable. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2026…
(2026-09-27). Xtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Notice. indybay.org Activists return to SF Ferry Building in ongoing protests…
(2026-09-27). Saturday 9/26: SF Peace & Freedom Party Meeting On Ballot Initiatives. indybay.org Moth Belly Gallery | 912 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-09-27). 'My hands are empty': Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive. aljazeera.com In Tulkarem and other West Bank cities, displaced Palestinians are being forced deeper into debt and poverty.
(2026-09-27). The Iran War comes Home before the Midterms. juancole.com
(2026-09-27). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Allensworth Historic State Park. indybay.org Colonel Allen Allensworth, born enslaved in 1842, rose through the United States Navy and United States Army to become the highest‚Äëranking Black officer of his era. His service in the 24th Infantry Regiment was defined by literacy, moral development, and community values he and his wife Josephine Leavell Allensworth carried into civilian life when they retired to Los Angeles in 1906.
(2026-09-27). Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown. aljazeera.com Crowd gathered on Garvaghy Road on Sunday to protest against a court ruling allowing the march.
(2026-09-27). Yemen government forces widen attacks against Houthis: What we know. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces claim multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in 24 hours.
(2026-09-27). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-27). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Four Americans among six killed in Athens building collapse after explosion. geo.tv
(2026-09-27). No Deportations! Haiti Rally In SF For Human Rights As Part Of National Day Of Action. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Haitian TPS Protest Calls for End to Racist Deportations. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Amid Hormuz Energy Crisis, Renewables generate 61% of Turkish Electricity. juancole.com
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Twin mass shooting incidents leave 27 dead in South Africa. geo.tv
(2026-09-27). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo as he leads open-air Mass in Paris. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV drew around 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde…
(2026-09-27). El fascismo de los últimos tiempos y la lucha por el mundo vivo. indybay.org nuevo libro: | El fascismo de los últimos tiempos y la lucha por el mundo vivo | Por Naomi Klein y Astra Taylor…
(2026-09-27). Kylian Mbappe's knee injury to keep him out for two weeks. aljazeera.com Mbappe suffers hyperextension of left knee against Türkiye but is expected to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico.
(2026-09-27). Saturday 10/3: Rally and Open Mic: Free the Minnesota 15! indybay.org Lake Merritt Pergola | 599 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-09-26). Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026. — Reuters Trump says Iran gets its money through Strait of Hormuz.Says Iran wants swift Hormuz reopening amid economic woes.US president says…
(2026-09-26). Democrats accuse Trump of "appeasing" China in state visit by Xi. wsws.org The Democratic Party congressional leadership responded to a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping with accusations that the fascist president, who had just threatened to "annihilate" Iran, was "appeasing" China.
(2026-09-26). Russia's UNGA pitch: Let us fix the Gulf while we finish what we started in Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is ready to help stabilise the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region amid the continuing US-Iran conflict. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Lavrov called for trust between Iran, Gulf states and Arab nations, arguing that a durable regional security framework is needed to protect global trade and navigation. He said Russia and other "responsible states" could contribute to stabilising the strategic waterway. On Ukraine, Lavrov accused European governments of obstructing peace efforts supported by the Trump administration and insisted Russia would pursue it…
(2026-09-26). 7,000 attacks, 1,700 missiles and 5,220 drones: Bahrain's Iran accusation stuns UN. hindustantimes.com Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has accused Iran of carrying out nearly 7,000 attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan, as he addressed the UN General Assembly. He said the alleged attacks involved 1,700 ballistic missiles, 80 cruise missiles and 5,220 drones, while commercial shipping faced detentions and attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Al Zayani stressed that freedom of navigation through international waterways cannot be subject to permits or fees, warning that disruption threatens global energy, food supplies, shipping costs and supply chains. Bahrain j…
(2026-09-26). Trump rejects Iran's weeklong peace roadmap, eyes bombing to resume after midterms: WSJ. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 6, 2026. — ReutersXi urges Trump to return to MOU; Trump warns Xi against backing Tehran.Tehran presents Washington with plan to end hostilities within 7 days.Even with…
(2026-09-26). Díaz-Canel warns of consequences of normalizing genocide. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned via his X account about the consequences of "normalizing genocide" and condemned the actions of the United States government."The executioners of Gaza, Iran, and Cuba cannot continue threatening, bombing, and plundering, and then boast of their crimes before the international community." | The Cuban leader emphasized that when genocide is normalized, the door is opened to others, and thus, he added, "fascism re-emerges." | In an earlier message on X, the Cuban leader highlighted the address given by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez during the High-Level Segment of the 81st…
(2026-09-26). Ampliar ayuda a Cuba piden en Fiesta del Partido Comunista Español. radiohc.cu Una repulsa al bloqueo de Estados Unidos junto con la solidaridad absoluta con el pueblo cubano, marcaron este sábado las palabras de Enrique Santiago en la Fiesta del Partido Comunista Español (PCE), en Madrid. | Santiago secretario general del PCE tuvo a su cargo el cierre del debate "Cuba frente a la agresión imperialista", en el cual reclamó más apoyo concreto para apuntalar en todo lo posible a la economía de la Isla. | En momentos en que se ha recrudecido el cerco de la administración de Donald Trump contra Cuba, probablemente como nunca antes en la historia, nos toca dar un paso al frente, no sólo con enví…
(2026-09-26). Future AI Harm? It Is already Complicit in Gaza Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-09-26). Mamdani's cops arrest anti-Netanyahu protesters at United Nations General Assembly. wsws.org The NYPD's arrest of over 100 anti-genocide protesters at the UN on Thursday marks the culmination of a week of collaboration by the DSA with the fascist Trump administration.
(2026-09-26). While Trump and Netanyahu threaten the world at UN, class struggle grows on every continent. wsws.org While the representatives of the capitalist nation-states gathered at the United Nations this week amid escalating war, trade conflict and threats of repression, another international force was making itself felt in a growing movement of the working class.
(2026-09-26). Mexico's Morena Party reaffirms solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Mexico's ruling Morena party stated over the weekend that Mexico will continue to support the Cuban people in the face of the economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed by the United States. | "We are a free and sovereign country, and out of universal fraternity, Mexico will continue to support the sister nation of Cuba in the face of the blockade it is enduring," the political party said in a message posted on its X account. | The organization asserted that "another way of doing politics is possible: one based on sovereignty, solidarity, and fraternity among peoples." | Morena accompanied the m…
(2026-09-26). Cuban diplomat in Brazil says his country faces a multidimensional blockade. radiohc.cu Cuba is facing one of the most complex moments since the triumph of the Revolution, amid the intensification of the U.S. blockade, yet it maintains its capacity for resistance and the defense of its sovereignty, a Cuban diplomat stated in Brasilia on Saturday. | Speaking at the 19th International Seminar on Struggles against Neoliberalism, Vladimir Falcón, Counselor at the Cuban Embassy in Brazil, described the current situation as one of the greatest offensives the island has faced since 1959. | He maintained that Washington's policy is multidimensional, combining economic, financial, energy, diplomatic, and med…
(2026-09-26). Díaz-Canel to CDR members: "We will provide answers from within the community, which are needed at this moment" radiohc.cu By Angélica Paredes López | Just hours before celebrating the 66th anniversary of the founding of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez—First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic—conveyed his appreciation to all members of the country's largest mass organization while meeting with outstanding CDR members from across Cuba. | "The CDRs are the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution; therefore, we—the CDR members—are all the revolutionaries who defend the Revolution," the leader stated. | In this regard, he a…
(2026-09-26). Cuba denounces multidimensional aggression by U.S. government at the United Nations. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced at the UN on Saturday that his country is facing a multidimensional aggression by the United States government — a permanent, abusive, and ruthless hostility that has lasted for nearly seven decades. | "Since January 2026, this aggression has intensified and become more cruel and dangerous with the establishment of an energy blockade that, through intimidation and coercion, prohibits all countries from exporting fuel to Cuba; this amounts to a naval blockade, classified under international law as an act of war," Rodríguez Parrilla stated during his a…
(2026-09-26). Reynaldo Henquen: Radio Havana Cuba's French Service. radiohc.cu 
By Abel Rosales Ginarte | Possessing the gift of finding a place in people's hearts, Reynaldo Henquen arrived at Radio Havana Cuba in the early 1980s. It was love at first sight— a bond that not even his death in Havana on September 25, 2026 — could erase. | He understood the passion for radio and lived it until the very last minute of his life. Just a few days ago, he received the Pedro Martínez Pírez Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor recently established by the station. "This award belongs to all of you," he said, shedding tears that are now ours. We applauded him heartily that day — a tribu…
(2026-09-26). Cuban President Díaz-Canel: The transformations are not a shift toward capitalism; they are the updating of an innovative socialist model. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-26). Reynaldo Henquen: Servicio en francés de Radio Habana Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Dotado del don de ganarse un lugar en el corazón de la gente, Reynaldo Henquen llegó a Radio Habana Cuba a principios de la década de 1980. Fue amor a primera vista: un vínculo que ni siquiera su muerte en La Habana, el 25 de septiembre de 2026, pudo borrar. | Hace apenas unos días, recibió el Premio a la Trayectoria Pedro Martínez Pírez, un galardón instaurado recientemente por la emisora. ´Este premio es de todos ustedes ª, dijo, derramando unas lágrimas que ahora son nuestras. Aquel día lo aplaudimos con entusiasmo; un homenaje que le acompañará dondequiera que esté. Rey comprendía la pasión por la…
(2026-09-26). Dominicanos y cubanos evocarán visita de José Martí a Barahona. radiohc.cu La ciudad dominicana de Barahona conmemorará este sábado el aniversario 134 de la visita del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, ocurrida el 20 de septiembre de 1892, con una jornada que incluirá una cabalgata. | Las actividades comenzarán en el puerto marítimo de esa ciudad del suroeste dominicano, desde donde partirá la cabalgata para recordar el paso de Martí por Barahona (suroeste) y su vínculo con esa comunidad, donde permaneció antes de continuar viaje hacia Haití y luego a Jamaica. | El programa conmemorativo tendrá como uno de sus escenarios la plaza José Martí, situada frente al recinto de la Universidad…
(2026-09-26). Denuncia Cuba en la ONU el bloqueo energético de EE.UU. y alerta sobre el avance del expansionismo. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, pronunció este sábado su discurso ante la Asamblea General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, en un contexto internacional signado por la creciente presión de Estados Unidos contra la isla y los desafíos que de ella se derivan. | El canciller cubano abrió su intervención evocando las palabras del comandante en jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, pronunciadas en ese mismo podio hace exactamente 66 años: "Desaparezca la filosofía del despojo y habrá desaparecido la filosofía de la guerra. Desaparezcan las colonias, desaparezca la explotación de los…
(2026-09-26). Trasciende en Uruguay crítica de presidente Orsi desde ONU a bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El discurso del presidente Yamandú Orsi en Naciones Unidas y su crítica al sufrimiento que provoca en el pueblo cubano la política de bloqueo, marcaron la semana y sigue cosechando reacciones. | Lo que dejó el discurso de Orsi: molestia en la oposición por mención a Cuba y un "fuerte impacto" diplomático, según el gobierno, tituló este sábado el rotativo La Diaria. | Ese medio subrayó que la exhortación de Orsi a no "ser indiferentes" ante "el sufrimiento que provoca un férreo bloqueo económico como el que sufre el pueblo cubano", resultó la única referencia a país alguno en su discurso el jueves último ante la A…
(2026-09-26). Cuban president reaffirms priority of defense. radiohc.cu President Miguel Díaz-Canel led the National Defense Day activities on Friday in the Rampa Defense Zone, located in the Plaza de la Revolución, where he reaffirmed that defense preparedness is a priority for Cuba. | On his X account, the president highlighted that dignity and unity are the premises for protecting the Homeland. | Díaz-Canel was accompanied by the Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba's Central Committee, Roberto Morales; the ministers of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Interior, àÅlvaro López and Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez; and the Secretary of the Council of Min…
(2026-09-26). The virtual unwrapping of Herculaneum papyri scrolls. wsws.org The use of scanning and AI algorithms has made it possible to extract meaning from scrolls dating back to Greco-Roman civilization, which were previously indecipherable.
(2026-09-26). Podcast: Beyond Borders with Khawaja Hammad Akbar Preview). worldbeyondwar.org 
"Beyond Borders" is the theme of World BEYOND War's #NoWar2026 online conference next month. To preview this conference, I spoke with Khawaja Hammad Akbar, a peace builder in Pakistan who will be leading a panel on case studies of militarized borders and demilitarized zones with speakers from Korea, Gaza and the US/Mexico border. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-26). UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack before Oct 7, NYT backs Israeli media report. geo.tv Smoke is seen in the Rehovot area as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, in Israel, on October 7, 2023.— ReutersWarning was reportedly not raised at Netanyahu's Oct 1 security huddle.Five former Israeli security officials told NYT info didn't reach meeting.NYT reviewed…
(2026-09-26). 'Nowhere else to go': Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse. aljazeera.com Three years of Israel's war has left families in Gaza living in damaged buildings, with few safe alternatives available.
(2026-09-26). Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters. aljazeera.com Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
(2026-09-26). Susana Khalil: Zionist Imperialism Dominates the World, but Chavismo Must Remain United. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-26). British-Pakistani family racially attacked on London train journey. geo.tv Areeba Hanif and her husband Omer Tariq pose for a group photo with their children. — Reporter/File
(2026-09-26). Urban Triage's Harvest Festival September 27, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-09-26). Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash. aljazeera.com Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
(2026-09-26). Big Oil, Gas Emissions Causing Water Crisis in U. S. West: Scientists. juancole.com by Barbara Grady, Yale Climate Connections | — | ( The study found that climate change from all climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions over the last 70 years has resulted…
(2026-09-26). Stop conscription in Germany! Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org As Berlin escalates its confrontation with Russia, school students across the country are striking for the fourth time against the reintroduction of conscription.
(2026-09-26). Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham. aljazeera.com Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
(2026-09-26). Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation? aljazeera.com Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
(2026-09-26). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-26). Manchester City found guilty? What we know; what could the punishment be? aljazeera.com The fallout begins as football and lawyers prepare for the next phase of 115 Premier League charges against Man City.
(2026-09-26). Laser Weapons Will Be Deployed At Cape Canaveral Spaceport To Take Down Drones. twz.com 
With the job of launching giant tubes packed with explosives and extremely expensive national security payloads on top, if anywhere could use lasers, it's the Cape.
(2026-09-26). England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League — Predictions, teams, head-to-head. aljazeera.com World champions Spain meet heavyweights England in a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
(2026-09-26). Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup. aljazeera.com The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
(2026-09-26). 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.
(2026-09-26). Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations at UN Review. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. | © 2025 Mali Government Information Center via AP…
(2026-09-26). Bucks County duo offers 'table conversations' to discuss new 5-part documentary series. whyy.org 
(2026-09-26). 'Shaken faith': Why are India's elections under unprecedented scrutiny? aljazeera.com India has long held up its elections as evidence of its democratic credentials. Now their legitimacy is under question.
(2026-09-26). Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun's energy and saving money on utilities. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
(2026-09-26). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-26). Trump, Putin, Netanyahu: The Rule of the Sophists, the Reign of Untruth. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In classical Greek "opinion" is referred to as "doxa" with a clear distinction between "doxa" and "truth" (alethia). We have a President in the U.S. who gives daily information by way of a news program called "Truth Social". "Truth", to him, seems to be transactional, expressed in his 51st state rhetoric directed at Canada, with additional threats against Greenland, But his "truth" is, in reality, opinion (doxa), in which his assertions are almost always, very misleading. | Being misled is the essence of Plato's Allegory of the Cave which tells a story o…
(2026-09-26). Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk. aljazeera.com The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.
(2026-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-26). Six big takeaways from a turbulent week of UN diplomacy. geo.tv United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. — ReutersLimousines whisked world leaders away from the United Nations on Friday after a week of speeches, meetings and…
(2026-09-26). Fury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters' clash. aljazeera.com The long-awaited fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, was recently set for December 11 in Cardiff.
(2026-09-26). Yuki Kurihara, Japan's 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold. aljazeera.com Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
(2026-09-26). Suicide bombing in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan kills several people. aljazeera.com Pakistan Taliban (TTP) claims responsibility for attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
(2026-09-26). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Bus drivers stop work in India's capital, medical officers strike in Pakistan and garment workers demand unpaid wages in Bangladesh, while airline workers strike in Australia.
(2026-09-26). Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings? aljazeera.com Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI raise questions about liability and duty to warn in the AI industry, say experts.
(2026-09-26). Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city. aljazeera.com Persistent heavy downpours over a 48-hour period have triggered widespread flooding in Bangkok.
(2026-09-26). 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……
(2026-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-26). Bradford White strike entering decisive stage as workers fight decades of UAW-enforced concessions. wsws.org As the strike by 1,200 Braford White workers in western Michigan enters its second week workers must take stock of the fact that UAW President Shawn Fain and the UAW bureaucracy has left their fight isolated while stringing them out on $550 weekly strike pay.
(2026-09-26). Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding. aljazeera.com Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
(2026-09-26). Australia: University of Melbourne meeting demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "We have a responsibility to support the release of Bogdan. What he has done cannot constitute a crime."
(2026-09-26). Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup. aljazeera.com Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
(2026-09-26). Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall. aljazeera.com Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.
(2026-09-26). Baltimore: Ascension St. Agnes Nurses Ratify First Union Contract. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-26). India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changes. geo.tv Members of security forces stand guard at the entrance of Election Commission of India headquarters on the day of a protest by the supporters of India's main opposition Congress party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India,…
(2026-09-26). Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-26). Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk! Stop political persecutions! wsws.org This statement calling for the release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk was submitted to the WSWS by Maxim Goldarb, who has himself been persecuted by the Ukrainian state under Volodymyr Zelensky.
(2026-09-26). Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drones headed for Riyadh. geo.tv Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. — ReutersGCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.Saudi defence intercepts ballistic missiles: spokesperson.GCC denounces Houthi attacks as…
(2026-09-26). Campus police report sheds new light on suicide of University of Michigan researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org Wang's death came amid the Trump administration's prosecution of five Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan.
(2026-09-26). Philadelphia region braces for nor'easter: N.J. and Del. see high waves, coastal flooding. whyy.org
(2026-09-26). Don't Stop the Music: On Macklemore, Palestine and America's Cultural War. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-26). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-26). Huckabee blames 'biblical illiteracy' for waning support for Israel in US. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-26). Indonesian fires expose millions in South East Asia to toxic smoke. wsws.org The fires are occurring during a super El Niño year, increased surface temperatures due to global warming and are exacerbated by government funding cuts.