(2026-09-20). Iran's nuclear doctrine not changed, but NPT withdrawal possible: Top security official. presstv.co.uk Iran's top security official says the country still avoids weaponization of its nuclear program.
(2026-09-20). China rejects unilateral sanctions as Trump signs bill targeting Russia, Iran. presstv.co.uk China reiterates its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization after Trump signed sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
(2026-09-20). China opposes U.S. secondary tariffs on third countries. ecns.cn China opposes the use of so-called secondary sanctions against third countries, a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Friday after the United States signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
(2026-09-20). Stories Beyond Numbers: Mojtaba, three-day-old infant whose life was cut short before it could bloom. presstv.co.uk Mojtaba, a three-day-old Iranian infant killed with his family during the recent war, became a symbol of the civilian toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and is remembered through Parisa Rashidi's painting inspired by the events of Ashura.
(2026-09-20). Hezbollah leader: Iran thwarted US-Israeli war goals; ultimate victory belongs to resistance. presstv.co.uk Hezbollah's secretary-general underlines Iran's victorious confrontation against unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.
(2026-09-20). The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran. juancole.com
(2026-09-20). Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire: Rezaei. presstv.co.uk Rezaei says the United States should agree to Tehran's terms if it wants to escape from the quagmire of the war against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Silencing Macklemore and the Gaza Genocide: Robert Kraft's Failure to Manufacture Consent. juancole.com Robert Kraft's hypocrisy is obvious, but it doesn't matter when you're a billionaire activist owner used to getting what you want, which includes having Macklemore booted from a concert at his stadium. |
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(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-20). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-20). U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on suffocating Cuban families. radiohc.cu U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a congressional hearing, criticizing the oil restrictions and sanctions that are creating a humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba. | Waters accused the maximum pressure policy and fuel blockade of suffocating Cuban families and children by preventing the entry of food and electricity. The restrictions on oil supplies have led to prolonged, widespread blackouts, shortages of drinking water, and severe delays in the distribution of UN food aid. | While the administration defends the economic pressure measures as part of its sa…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Alto dirigente partidista de Cuba reconoce esfuerzo de trabajadores del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda reconoció este sábado en su perfil de la red social Facebook el esfuerzo titánico de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del sistema eléctrico nacional (SEN) en la restitución del servicio tras las desconexiones. | El dirigente subrayó que el trabajo de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del SEN es doblemente meritorio cuando se trata de restablecer el servicio tras una desconexión.No escatiman un minuto, ni de día ni de noche, para devolver la electricidad a los hogares, hosp…
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza. aljazeera.com Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-20). Iran retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims: Armed Forces. presstv.co.uk A senior Iranian commander says the initiative of the Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's hands.
(2026-09-20). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Iran's tourism momentum amid war and sanctions. presstv.co.uk Iran's tourism economy is taking an unusual shape, with private investment and domestic demand driving growth even as war, sanctions and limited connectivity constrain international tourism.
(2026-09-20). Israeli forces abduct eight Palestinians in West Bank amid settler violence. presstv.co.uk Israeli forces have abducted eight Palestinians in the village of Ad-Deqaiqa in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron following an attack by Israeli settlers, according to WAFA.
(2026-09-19). Opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan. ecns.cn The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 opens in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026.
(2026-09-20). Turkey says ready to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact amid Houthi attacks. geo.tv Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Turkey conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). China unveils world's largest cloisonne square zun in Hebei. ecns.cn A copper cloisonné work inspired by China's famed Four Ram Square Zun has been certified as the world's largest cloisonné square zun at Hebei Jinxi Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. in Qianxi County, Hebei Province.
(2026-09-20). Why Yemen has returned to Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key trade gateway linking Asia and Europe. | The advance of the Houthis has alarmed Yemen's northern neighbour,…
(2026-09-19). World Organization for Science Literacy officially launched in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Organization for Science Literacy was officially launched in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-20). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-19). China's Yu Zidi, Chang Mohan book spots in women's 200m butterfly final. ecns.cn Chinese swimmers Yu Zidi and Chang Mohan finished first and second, respectively, in the women's 200m butterfly on Sunday at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, clocking 2: 07.97 and 2: 10.67 to advance to the final.
(2026-09-20). Drone footage shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. presstv.co.uk Drone footage of Devighat showed buildings that remained standing marred by mud and the rest reduced to rubble.
(2026-09-19). Chinese dance drama 'Mulan' makes New York debut. ecns.cn The Chinese dance drama Mulan, performed by the Ningbo Performing Arts Group, was staged at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York from Friday to Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Win the AI Race. Then Face What Comes Next. wattsupwiththat.com In the long term, we should not let the fear of human obsolescence deter our pursuit of technological supremacy. By winning the AI race at full throttle, we secure our nation.
(2026-09-20). Pentagon says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean. presstv.co.uk The Pentagon says a US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean killed 4 people.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises. aljazeera.com 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
(2026-09-20). 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…
(2026-09-20). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-20). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-20). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-20). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-20). 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.
(2026-09-20). Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming. aljazeera.com Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
(2026-09-20). Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists. aljazeera.com The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
(2026-09-20). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-19). Chinese athlete wins first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Myanmar's Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331. aljazeera.com Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
(2026-09-19). China launches first dedicated king crab export route from Jilin. ecns.cn A charter flight carrying about 11 metric tons of king crabs took off from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport in Yanbian, Jilin Province on Saturday, bound for Hong Kong.
(2026-09-20). China Southern marks two years of C919 commercial operations. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines marked the second anniversary of its commercial operation of the C919 on Saturday, having safely transported more than 2.13 million passengers over the past two years.
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-20). Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh as fire breaks out near King Khalid airport. geo.tv Smoke billows from a Saudi Aramco petroleum storage facility after an attack in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 26, 2022. —ReutersFire breaks out at fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport.Houthi forces claim two operations using missiles and drones.One targeted Riyadh…
(2026-09-20). Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation. aljazeera.com PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple boss Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.
(2026-09-20). Beyond the Beaten Path: The Hidden Wonders of Bagu. pressenza.com By Oliver P. Ngiwas | Ubbog Falls. Tucked away in the mountains of Bagu, Bakun, Benguet, Ubbog Falls stands as one of the community's remarkable natural treasures. Known locally as the "Largest Ubbog," its crystal-clear waters cascade through the rugged mountain landscape, offering a refreshing glimpse of nature at its purest. | Deep in the mountains of Bakun, Benguet, lies a community that many people may never have heard of—a place where life moves quietly, simply, and peacefully. Barangay Bagu is one of the far-flung communities of the municipality. Modern conveniences may not always be within easy reac…
(2026-09-19). ASEAN ministers gather in Philippines to discuss economic issues. ecns.cn The 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings on Saturday convened in Metro Manila, the Philippines, and will run through Tuesday.
(2026-09-20). Discover Iran: Tabriz's 'Mausoleum of Poets,' where centuries of Persian literary history live on. presstv.co.uk Maqbarat al-Shu'ara, Tabriz's centuries-old Mausoleum of Poets, preserves the memory of generations of poets, mystics and scholars beneath a striking modern memorial.
(2026-09-20). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53: 05, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support. aljazeera.com Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Liangyue celebrates its 10th birthday at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn The park prepared a birthday cake, flowers, stuffed toys and a snow bed as special gifts for the panda.
(2026-09-20). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-19). Japanese PM Takaichi's reshuffle highlights political calculations, deepens public fears of war. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the party leadership and reorganized her Cabinet over the past two days, moves seen as an effort to consolidate her administration and prepare for the next LDP leadership election.
(2026-09-20). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-20). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-19). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese triathlete Zhang Xirui won silver on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori City of Aichi prefecture, Japan, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Protesters gather in Albania's capital over opposition to luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. presstv.co.uk Protesters took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday in demonstrations that began in late May, opposing a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-20). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-20). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-20). Chemical Review Committee Recommends Listing Toxic Lead Chromate Pigments under the Rotterdam Convention. pressenza.com 19 September 2026, Rome, Italy. Toxic lead chromate pigments are still produced, sold, and shipped around the world for use in paint, despite this being a significant source of childhood and occupational lead exposures. Currently, the trade of lead chromates is very hard to track, and even countries that have banned lead paint (for example, in some Latin American countries) continue to receive lead chromates. | On September 16, the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) meeting in Rome unanimously concluded that lead chromates satisfy all criteria under the Rotterdam Convention and recommended them for listing under…
(2026-09-20). Amid Houthi attacks, Türkiye vows to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact. geo.tv Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Türkiye conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-20). Germany's Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls. aljazeera.com About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900. presstv.co.uk Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week's catastrophic floods rose above 900.
(2026-09-20). 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:…
(2026-09-20). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-20). Kuong Chi Hin of China's Macao wins gold in Men's Changquan Final at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Kuong Chi Hin won the gold medal with a score of 9.723, securing the first gold medal for the Macao, China delegation at the Games.
(2026-09-20). 2026 China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opens in SW China's Chongqing with record participation, global buyers. ecns.cn The 24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opened in Chongqing on Saturday, drawing more than 50,000 visitors on its first day and setting a new attendance record for the country's leading motorcycle trade event.
(2026-09-20). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-19). China pavilion draws growing global interest in travel to China at Dubai tourism fair. ecns.cn The China pavilion emerged as a major attraction at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, held recently in Dubai, reflecting growing interest in travel to China among visitors from Arab countries.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-20). How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan? aljazeera.com Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
(2026-09-20). As a Former Head of MI6 it's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed to Our Enemies. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's climate policy is undermining national security, says former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. "As a country we have been drifting and we are dangerously exposed."
(2026-09-20). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-20). How did the US recall a billion products in six months? aljazeera.com The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers. aljazeera.com DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country's Ebola crisis.
(2026-09-20). Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-20). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-20). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-20). Moscow intercepts massive Ukrainian drone strike amid elections; civilian casualties reported. presstv.co.uk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that up to 1,600 Ukrainian drones heading toward Russia were intercepted by air defense systems.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-20). Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands. presstv.co.uk Anak Krakatau erupted twice , spreading ash and disrupting flights across western Indonesia.
(2026-09-20). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-20). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-20). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-20). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-20). Iran: US had intentionally prepared ground for withdrawing from Islamabad MoU. presstv.co.uk Iran denounces the US for intentionally preparing the ground in advance for withdrawing from the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-20). State funeral honours Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa. aljazeera.com Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
(2026-09-19). Trade talks raise expectations of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to the United States from Saturday to Wednesday for economic and trade talks with the US side, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday.
(2026-09-19). China wins first gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Zhang Mingyu, Wu Xiyao, Fu Jing and Meng Xin won the women's team event in modern pentathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold medal at the Games.
(2026-09-20). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-20). China wins women's 10m air rifle team gold, sets world record at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China won the women's 10-meter air rifle team gold at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Sunday, setting a new world record with a combined score of 1,904.2 points.
(2026-09-20). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Wang Zifei breaks Asian record in women's 10m air rifle qualification at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-20). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet retira candidatura a la Secretaría General de la ONU. radiohc.cu La ex presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet anunció en la tarde de este sábado que retira su postulación a la Secretaría General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), tras los resultados que obtuvo en tres rondas de consultas informales, previas a la votación decisiva que debe celebrarse antes de finalizar 2026. | La decisión de renunciar la adoptó luego de que la víspera solo obtuvo un voto de apoyo en la tercera encuesta del Consejo de Seguridad. | En un video publicado en sus redes sociales expresó: Algunos pueden creer que este no era el momento adecuado para el tipo de candidatura que buscaba repr…
(2026-09-19). Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 % tariffs on India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President on Friday signed the controversial bill into law that gives his administration new powers to impose tariffs up to 100 % on countries buying Russian oil and gas potentially putting India and China in the crosshairs. | The legislation requires US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% within 30 days on goods imported from the five biggest buyers of Russian crude oil or gas. It also covers countries that knowingly buy new supplies of Russian oil or gas after the law comes into effect, as well as countries that are among the top five helping Russia avoid sanctions. | India…
(2026-09-19). China's Middle East Security Strategy: Can Beijing Build a Regionally-Led Order? moderndiplomacy.eu President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo was not a protocol visit. It was a doctrine declaration. At a highly sensitive moment: an open war in Iran, threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp division within the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Beijing chose to present its vision for regional security from Egypt. …
(2026-09-19). Iran Judiciary issues indictments against US, Israeli officials over assassinations. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary has issued indictments against 159 senior US and Israeli political and military officials over the assassination of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and military commanders.
(2026-09-19). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-19). Man convicted of spying for Israel, providing information on missile sites executed in Iran. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary announces the execution of Hossein Pedaran, convicted of espionage and providing sensitive information on military sites to Israel.
(2026-09-19). Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout. aljazeera.com The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.
(2026-09-19). Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba learned on Friday, September 18, through the press, of the surprising statement made by the Costa Rican Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar Rivera, to the Miami Herald, that "diplomatic relations have been severed" with Cuba, a fact that has never been formally notified by the authorities of that country to the Cuban government. | As previously reported, on March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica informed our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via Diplomatic Note and without offering any justification, of its unilateral decision to close its Embassy i…
(2026-09-19). Reabre El Baturro en Las Tunas bajo gestión cooperada entre Palmares y Restobar Fortuna. cubadebate.cu La emblemática taberna-bar de tapas El Baturro incorporó una nueva imagen, coctelería, picadera y una mesa de billar, con servicios respaldados por paneles solares. La reapertura forma parte de las oportunidades de cooperación impulsadas por Palmares en el sector turístico.
(2026-09-19). Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba celebra lazos culturales con China. radiohc.cu 
El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (MNBA) acogió este viernes varias actividades con motivo de la cercanía de la celebración del pueblo chino del Festival de Medio Otoño, marcado por la próxima luna llena, que tendrá lugar el 25 de septiembre. | Jorge Fernández Torres, director de la institución, agradeció al ministro consejero de la Embajada China, Zhang Buxin, y al cuerpo diplomático la oportunidad de acoger el festejo que tributa a los nexos culturales entre ambas naciones. | Al comentar sobre las lecciones que brinda a Cuba sus raíces asiáticas, especialmente la china, el directivo comento: Mientra…
(2026-09-19). Avería en termoeléctrica de Cuba Guiteras tras caída del SEN. radiohc.cu Las tensiones mecánicas generadas por la reciente desconexión del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en Cuba ocasionó averías en la caldera de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, informó hoy el director general del bloque, Román Pérez. | El proceso de enfriamiento comenzó y se presume que se trata de ponchaduras en varios puntos del generador de vapor, según reprodujo la Agencia Cubana de Noticias. | De acuerdo con Pérez, esta etapa demanda casi 72 horas, periodo en el cual se alistan las tareas de aseguramiento para que brigadas de la Empresa de Mantenimiento a Centrales Eléctricas com…
(2026-09-19). øQué dijo Macklemore sobre Palestina que provocó su salida de la gira de Ed Sheeran? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Si esas palabras me costaron el escenario, mientras devuelven la conversación a Palestina, entonces fue la gira más exitosa", asegura el rapero Macklemore. Sostiene que ni él ni Sheeran son las víctimas, pues al final del día "pueden volverse a casa con sus familias", sino que las verdaderas víctimas son "los palestinos", los más de 20 000 niños asesinados en Gaza.
(2026-09-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará gira por Rusia el 24 de septiembre. cubadebate.cu Con una función en el Teatro Mariinsky de San Petersburgo, el 24 de septiembre, el Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará una gira por Rusia, que comprenderá actuaciones en el Teatro Bolshoi de Moscú, y los teatros Pushkin, de Nizhni Nóvgorod, y Dimitri Shostakovich, de Samara. La función en el Mariinsky es parte de la programación del XII Foro Internacional de Culturas Unidas de San Petersburgo.
(2026-09-19). Comité de Puerto Rico presentó revista del centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Una llamativa revista con motivo del centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz presentó el Comité de Solidaridad con Cuba (CSC) en Puerto Rico, la víspera, aniversario 34 de su fundación. | La publicación, que reseña distintos acontecimientos vinculados a los actos de conmemorativos de los 100 Años con Fidel, también ilustra el 35 aniversario de la conformación de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, estableció la periodista Perla Franco en La Casa Soberanista en San Juan. | La presentadora, quien también formó parte de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, realizó una minuciosa exposición en torno al con…
(2026-09-19). Avería en termoeléctrica de Cuba Guiteras tras caída del SEN. radiohc.cu Las tensiones mecánicas generadas por la reciente desconexión del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en Cuba ocasionó averías en la caldera de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, informó hoy el director general del bloque, Román Pérez. | El proceso de enfriamiento comenzó y se presume que se trata de ponchaduras en varios puntos del generador de vapor, según reprodujo la Agencia Cubana de Noticias. | De acuerdo con Pérez, esta etapa demanda casi 72 horas, periodo en el cual se alistan las tareas de aseguramiento para que brigadas de la Empresa de Mantenimiento a Centrales Eléctricas com…
(2026-09-19). Sixth Place for Cuba in the Women's Pan American Volleyball Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, September 19 (RHC) — The Cuban women's volleyball team finished in sixth place at the XXIII Pan American Cup, held in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, after losing in three sets to Canada on the final day of the tournament, in which the United States was crowned champion. | According to the website www.norceca.net, the Cuban women's volleyball team, coached by Brazilian Luizomar de Moura, lost to Canada on Friday with scores of 22-25, 20-25, and 16-25. They conceded 23 points due to errors, while their opponents committed 21. | Official team statistics for the match show Canada's superior performance in att…
(2026-09-19). Cuba vence 3-0 a Dominicana y discutirá hoy su clasificación olímpica a Los àÅngeles 2028 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará a Canadá por un boleto a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras vencer este viernes a República Dominicana en las semifinales del Clasificatorio Olímpico NORCECA. Cuba se impuso 3-0 en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, Canadá, y avanzó a la final de hoy sábado frente al equipo anfitrión, programada para las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-09-19). Energy blockade is synonymous with terrorism. radiohc.cu Jessica Jimenez Gainza / Agencia Cubana de Noticias | "When will the power come back on?" "How long will it last?" are expressions that have recently gained traction in Cuban society due to the prolonged and frustrating blackouts, whose main cause is the U.S. government's persecution of Cuba through the energy blockade. | When President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 29th imposing additional tariffs on imports from any country that supplies fuel to Cuba, it marked a new stage in the intensification of the hostile policy that the U.S. government has pursued against the largest island of the Anti…
(2026-09-19). The Interstices Through Which to See the Future. pressenza.com They were not humanist moments, but they pierced through their era: shared sovereignty and demilitarization have already been tried. | By: Germán Osmar González | We live in a moment when it seems natural that the only way to organize ourselves is to compete for scarce resources behind armed borders. Multilateralism is creaking: the Security Council paralyzed by vetoes from the U.S., China and Russia, wars resolved outside any rules such as Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and an escalation of sanctions, tariffs and rearmament that reaches as far as the South Atlantic and Antarctica. Inwardly, that fracture translates in…
(2026-09-19). NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel? aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.
(2026-09-19). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-19). Israeli fire kills three more Palestinians in latest Gaza ceasefire violations. tribune.com.pk 
Three Palestinians, including the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, were killed by Israeli army fire in the enclave on Saturday, as Tel Aviv continues its violations of a truce in place since October 2025, a medical source said. | Basir al-Bursh was killed in a strike targeting him in the al-Zahra neighbourhood west of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, the source told Anadolu. | Another Palestinian was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Shujaiya neighbourhood east of Gaza City, the source added. | Read: UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of w…
(2026-09-19). Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech. aljazeera.com Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.
(2026-09-19). In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living. aljazeera.com In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
(2026-09-19). Africa's Evolving Engagement with the SCO and BRICS: Key Highlights from "Russia's Pivot to Asia" pressenza.com On September 17, Russia's leading analytical media platform, Russia's Pivot To Asia, published an excellent and timely analysis examining the connections between Africa, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and BRICS. The analysis is highly informative, well-researched, logically structured, and well-argued. We think that its content provides valuable reference material for African leaders, policymakers, business communities, and the wider public. Therefore, we have decided to summarize the entire analysis and present its key insights and arguments in a concise format for our readers. The September 2026 S…
(2026-09-19). Trump administration extends H-1B visa fee restrictions, renews $100,000 payment for another year. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee charged to employers hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme for another year, the White House said. The fee, introduced in 2025, was scheduled to expire this month. | In a presidential proclamation issued on Friday, Trump claimed that the fee had resulted in a 92% drop in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing companies. | Indians continue to make up the largest group of beneficiaries of the US H-1B visa programme. | The $100,000 fee introduced in 2025 has been challenged in court and is currently pending before two federal…
(2026-09-19). Putin's 'accidental' strike plan revealed? Europe warns Russia may test NATO with drones & missiles. hindustantimes.com European leaders are raising alarms over what they describe as an intensifying Russian hybrid threat, amid fears of drone incursions, missile incidents, sabotage, cyberattacks and pressure on critical infrastructure. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Moscow could allegedly target NATO's eastern flank with drones or missiles and portray any strike as an "accident" to undermine an alliance response. French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia's hybrid threat to Europe and France had intensified, ordering plans to secure critical infrastructure and sensitive defence-industrial sites against drone and cy…
(2026-09-19). No2Nato No2War interviews Johannes Stern on Bogdan Syrotiuk and political crisis in Germany. wsws.org The wide-ranging interview focused on the political persecution of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk and the international campaign for his freedom. It also discussed the return of German militarism, the rise of the far-right AfD and the deepening social and political crisis in Germany.
(2026-09-19). AI's Power Bill Is About to Become a Geopolitical Story, Not Just a Utility One. moderndiplomacy.eu This summer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concluded that restarting Three Mile Island's Unit 1 — the plant synonymous with nuclear disaster since 1979 — would have no significant environmental impact. Constellation Energy now expects the renamed Crane Clean Energy Center to generate power again in late 2027, under a 20-year, $16 billion agreement it signed …
(2026-09-19). Why is the USW so afraid of the rank and file at National Steel Car? wsws.org Striking National Steel Car workers should take USW Local 7135 President Frank Crowder's hysterical outbursts against the NSC Rank-and-File Committee and the WSWS as a sign that the leadership is preparing to unveil a sellout agreement, as they did three years ago.
(2026-09-19). PML-N nominee Najeeb Naqi Khan submits papers for AJK president. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan on Saturday formally submitted his nomination papers for the office of president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), setting the stage for the September 24 presidential election. The AJK Assembly is the electoral college for presidential elections. | The completion of the presidential election will fill the remaining major constitutional office following the recent formation of the new government and the election of the prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker. | The presidential election will complete the formal process of constituting t…
(2026-09-19). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-19). Trump lists 25 'top achievements' as midterms loom. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026. — ReutersIran war hurt Trump's public approval ratings.Rising fuel prices affected Republican prospects.Republicans…
(2026-09-19). Peru: Executive declares Ministry of the Environment to be undergoing reorganization. pressenza.com Today, the Executive Branch gave the country some worrying news: through Supreme Decree No. 012-2026-MINAM, it declared the "modernization and reorganization of the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), its programs and special projects, and the public agencies attached to the Environmental Sector, for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days". Will the protection of the Amazon continue to be subordinated to accelerated industrial reactivation? | Dire precedents: environmental packages: | Public concern is not unfounded, since the country has experienced previous sector "reforms," such as the…
(2026-09-19). How Netanyahu is leveraging Houthi threat in secret Saudi normalization push. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to capitalize on Riyadh's need for intelligence assistance to make normalization headway ahead of the October elections.
(2026-09-19). Madison, September 20, 2026: Justice for Corey Ruiz! at the Willy Street Parade. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-19). Is Britain preparing for war or breakup? UK stockpiles for crisis as its nations demand own future. hindustantimes.com Amid growing concerns about war and national security, the UK is strengthening its plans for major emergencies and severe disruption. The government is developing new household preparedness guidance, encouraging people to keep essentials such as food, drinking water, torches, radios, power banks and first-aid supplies. Britain is also reviving government "war books" as part of a wider home defence programme. At the same time, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are pursuing closer cooperation on self-determination and constitutional change. This video examines the latest developments, what official resilience pl…
(2026-09-19). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-19). The Houthis have further tightened their Grip on the Red Sea. Here's what it could mean for the World. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — On September 10, the Houthi rebels in Yemen moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital
(2026-09-19). Mustafa Kamal says 18th Amendment created 'four countries' instead of empowering provinces. tribune.com.pk 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said the 18th Amendment had created "four new countries" within Pakistan, rather than empowering the four provinces. | "I say again and again that this 18th Amendment has not given power to four provinces, but has made four countries. This 18th Amendment has made four new countries," Kamal said while speaking at a press conference at the MQM headquarters in Bahadurabad, Karachi. | Lamenting the impact of the 18th Amendment, Kamal said that it had "completely liberated" Sindh, questioning why the Pakistan Peoples Part…
(2026-09-19). Trump 'settled for less' with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal. aljazeera.com The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
(2026-09-19). EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting. aljazeera.com The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
(2026-09-19). AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. portside.org AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. |
(2026-09-19). Pakistan at Zero Hour: The Militarisation of Power and the Stakes of September 27. pressenza.com by Chrysoula Asteriadou | September 27, 2026 will not be just another day of political protest in Pakistan's turbulent political calendar. The nationwide mobilisation being prepared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), centred on demands for the release of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and the defence of constitutional order, is set to expose once again one of the Pakistani state's deepest structural weaknesses: its decades-long failure to build a political system in which civilian authority can function without the decisive intervention — or looming shadow — of the military. | General Zia…
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-19). A 'ban on the free press': White House bars journalists from three outlets. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House on Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-19). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Britain Teaching Kids They have to Save the World from Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Britain stands on the brink of a self inflicted green economic catastrophe. But British kids are being indoctrinated to go harder on climate action.
(2026-09-19). New documentary series examines the personal side of political division in 'Bucks County, USA'. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A new five-part documentary series spotlights political tensions in Central Bucks School District during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, delving into the impact of the conflict on community members' lives and personal relationships. | Producer and director Robert May said that the project grew out of a desire to explore political division in the United States, and the difficulties many people across the country face in talking across and about their differences. | M…
(2026-09-19). In Numbers: China-Laos Railway Sees Strong Growth in Trade Value. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-19). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-19). Dar underscores need for uninterrupted energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday underscored the need for uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. | According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the two foreign ministers discussed the latest regional developments. | "FM Dar stressed the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe and expeditious passage of ships, particularly given their implications for developing countries and global supply chains," it said. | According to MoFA, he also under…
(2026-09-19). The Savanna Can Catch Fire I: BRICS and a World That No Longer Accepts a Single Center. pressenza.com "Power begins to change long before maps do. It changes when those who obeyed discover that they can also choose." | NEW DELHI, MUCH MORE THAN ANOTHER SUMMIT | The BRICS meeting in New Delhi is not simply another photograph of heads of state gathered around a table. Some of the planet's largest populations are there, along with enormous energy producers, industrial giants, nuclear powers, vast agricultural territories, and countries that control resources essential to the functioning of the global economy. They do not constitute a military alliance, nor do they need to. Their importance lies precisely in the accu…
(2026-09-19). US lifts sanctions on Eritrea 'to advance US regional interests' in Red Sea. aljazeera.com The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.
(2026-09-19). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-19). Samar Jafri dedicates new track 'Phir Mileinge Hum' to his younger self. tribune.com.pk 
Singer and actor Samar Jafri released a new single, Phir Mileinge Hum, dedicated to his younger self. Announcing the song on Instagram with a childhood photo of himself holding a toy guitar, Jafri wrote that the track was "for the baby Samar". | In the caption, Jafri reflected on how people often lived up to others' expectations and lost sight of who they were. "I wish I could return to being the carefree child whose biggest worry was getting to school on time," he wrote, urging fans to stay grateful and keep their inner child alive. | View this post on Instagram | Lyrically, the track is a ballad of heartbrea…
(2026-09-19). CPJ slams Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, demands her immediate release. presstv.co.uk The CPJ has condemned Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, Naqaa Hamed, and demanded her immediate release.
(2026-09-19). Bolivia: Experts Warn of Risks in Proposed IMF Agreement. orinocotribune.com Economic analysts warned that Bolivia could face severe conditions to secure the proposed $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reportedly include eliminating fuel, electricity, and gas subsidies, as well as lifting price controls on basic food products. Days earlier, President Rodrigo Paz's right-wing government sent the Bolivian Legislative Assembly a memorandum …
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-19). State killings in Alabama and Texas, a stay of execution in Georgia. wsws.org Jeffery Lee, sentenced to death by a judge who overrode a jury's 7-5 vote for life imprisonment, became the 27th person put to death in the US this year.
(2026-09-19). NZ power companies make massive profits while households freeze. wsws.org With power companies raking in over a billion in profits, the soaring price of electricity is a major component of the escalating cost of living.
(2026-09-19). Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know. aljazeera.com Police examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.
(2026-09-19). Life insurance in Australia: How a broker finds you better cover than find yourself. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon probe finds 'cascade of preventable failures' behind US strike on Minab school. presstv.co.uk US officials knew within hours that the military was responsible for the deadly Minab school strike, according to officials involved in a Pentagon internal investigation.
(2026-09-19). Deportation charges against Salah Sarsour aim to stop pro-Palestinian speech, attorney says. wibailoutpeople.org 
Salah Sarsour, 53, speaks to hundreds who gathered at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee June 18 to welcome him home on the day of his release after 81 days in ICE custody.
(2026-09-19). Mass roadblocks over fuel hikes in Guatemala threatened with repression. wsws.org Two weeks of blockades against a 59 percent rise in diesel prices have been answered with soldiers, ultimatums and the claim by the Arévalo government that the protests are the work of "very dark interests."
(2026-09-19). Aberdeen hydrogen bus fleet sold for just 6% of original public investment. wattsupwiththat.com Last year, I reported how all of these buses had been mothballed because of a lack of hydrogen supply in Aberdeen.
| Presumably the eco-nutters thought it came out of thin air!
(2026-09-19). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-19). US warns allies of weapons delivery delays due to stocks depleted by Iran war: Bloomberg. tribune.com.pk 
The US has warned its allies to expect delays of up to five years in deliveries of key weapons as Washington works to replenish munitions stocks depleted during its war with Iran, Bloomberg reported Friday. | Several European countries are facing delays in receiving missile and air defence systems, while Germany has asked Washington to accelerate deliveries of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers. However, shortages of the weapons mean Raytheon, a unit of the RTX Corp., may not be able to fulfil the order within five years, according to the report. | The shortages are also affecting Ukraine, which has…
(2026-09-19). Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria. al-monitor.com Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of fans welcomed the 57-year-old, known mononymously as Assala, at a venue in the Syrian capital where she bowed and opened the show with songs hailing the Syrian people.
(2026-09-19). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-19). Der Preis fàºr Arroganz. Fàºr die Einfàºhrung einer Preisobergrenze fàºr Kraftstoff wird Deutschland ‚Ǩ2,5 Milliarden ausgeben. strategic-culture.su Seit Beginn des Konflikts in der Ukraine befindet sich der deutsche Kraftstoffmarkt in einem Zustand permanenter Anspannung. Am 21. Februar 2022 konnten deutsche Autofahrer ihre Fahrzeuge noch fàºr ‚Ǩ1,66 pro Liter betanken. Als sich im Mai 2022 die Spirale aus westlichen Sanktionen und russischen Gegensanktionen immer weiter drehte, stiegen die Preise an deutschen Tankstellen auf bis zu ‚Ǩ2,40 pro Liter. | Fàºr viele Bàºrger, die von Gehalt zu Gehalt leben, lag dies jenseits ihrer finanziellen Mà∂glichkeiten. Wer die Mà∂glichkeit hatte, auf das Auto zu…
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-19). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-19). Denmark says 'binding' US deal on Greenland won't compromise sovereignty. aljazeera.com Trump has wanted a foothold in Greenland for some time, as a strategic battle unfolds for supremacy in warming Arctic.
(2026-09-19). Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive. aljazeera.com More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.
(2026-09-19). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-19). New Study: 'Global Drought Shows No Detectable Recent Acceleration Under Climate Warming'. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists who prefer to advance the narrative that human activity is driving warming, and climate warming accelerates global drought, have historically used negligent statistical methods to "artificially inflate" drying trends six-fold.
(2026-09-19). Trump administration covered up deaths of US troops in war against Iran. wsws.org At least 22 US troops have died in the US war against Iran, the Washington Post reported Friday, four more than the official death toll of 18.
(2026-09-19). Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026 |
(2026-09-19). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: 12,000 Jammu and Kashmir health mission workers extend strike; Bangladesh: Chaldal workers protest months of unpaid salaries; Australian doctors' strike called off by union.
(2026-09-19). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-19). Australian Labor government spearheads assault on immigrants. wsws.org The Albanese government's measures will mean Border Force raids on homes and workplaces in working-class areas to hunt down so-called visa "overstayers."
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where timeless legacy and urban resilience thrive as one. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan is set to unfold. This four-day dialogue unites global city leaders in Wuhan, a dynamic, culturally profound city on the Yangtze River. Come and discover Wuhan's stunning scenery.
(2026-09-19). Iraq sees September 30 end of coalition military mission as step toward sovereignty, bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq said on Friday that the September 30 end of the military mission of the US-led international coalition against ISIS (Daesh) will pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition member states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests. | Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the date represented a "sovereign milestone" for the Iraqi state based on official understandings and commitments. | He said it would pave the way for Iraq's relations with coalition countries to transition to bilateral ties based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual int…
(2026-09-19). UN chief US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly. | The US State Department said Thursday it was refusing to grant visas to Abbas and other Palestinian officials for next week's assembly. Only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). Sarah Cotte acquitted: Jury rejects British state frame-up. wsws.org The verdict is a humiliating defeat for the prosecution and for the wider campaign led by successive Conservative and Labour governments to criminalise solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-09-19). The small-business cyber gap: Why attackers go for the under-resourced first. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-19). Report: US military death toll in war on Iran exceeds Department of War's public count. presstv.co.uk More American forces may have died during the Trump administration's war on Iran than are reflected in the US Department of War's publicly available "casualty records," a report says.
(2026-09-19). Nuclear Radiation and Falling out of Bed. wattsupwiththat.com Small doses of nuclear radiation are harmless and there's no need for any concern. As much as you can safely sleep on a normal bed, you can safely sleep next door to a modern nuclear reactor.
(2026-09-19). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-19). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 2nd Congressional District race. whyy.org Two challengers — Democrat Zack Mullock and independent candidate Ramon Mora Jr. — aim to block a fifth term for Republican Jeff Van Drew. | From left to right: U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, represents New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District. He faces two challengers: Democrat Zack Mullock and Independent Ramon Mora Jr.
(2026-09-19). What's behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment? aljazeera.com Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
(2026-09-19). Occupy, Fifteen Years Later. portside.org Occupy, Fifteen Years Later |
(2026-09-19). Pentagon's latest UFO files reveal details on secretive military research programme. geo.tv An unidentified object captured in the Middle East in May 2022 is seen in this still image taken from a video, as part of a series of documents of unidentified aerial phenomenon released by the US Defence Department on May 8, 2026. The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of…
(2026-09-19). Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League — prediction, teams, lineups. aljazeera.com Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.
(2026-09-19). Riverstone: The routine face of Sri Lankan state murder. wsws.org In a global cinema landscape dominated by trivia, cynicism and the industrial production of distraction, Rathnayake's Sinhala-language drama is a serious and honest work.
(2026-09-19). Putin says Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, ready to restore relations. tribune.com.pk 
Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and is ready to restore relations and cooperate with its European neighbours, said President Vladimir Putin. | Speaking at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Friday, Putin accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia and said they were using the conflict in Ukraine and the alleged Russian threat to justify their policies. | "I want to state once again: Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or European countries," he said. "There are simply no grounds for this whatsoever. We are ready for cooperation and for restorin…
(2026-09-19). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-19). UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland's request not to play Israel. aljazeera.com UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was ‚Å ‚Å rejected.
(2026-09-19). Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn't like from the White House? aljazeera.com The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-19). Jordan: the Kingdom of compromise – Part 2. presstv.co.uk King Hussein offered Israel more concessions to end the Six-Day War than those outlined in the U.N. resolution, including navigation rights in the Gulf of Aqaba and deeper influence over the Suez Canal.
(2026-09-19). The Stability of Myanmar Depends on Beijing and Moscow, not on Washington. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer There is little doubt that Myanmar's turmoil has been going on long enough to reveal its most fundamental asymmetry — the one related to external influence on the course of events. The question is where the external levers of pressure and facilitation of stability could come from, i.e., which outside forces …
(2026-09-19). The More We Know, the More We Fear. defenddemocracy.press Thomas Klikauer* | Sep 18, 2026 . What a New German Study Reveals About AI and Employment . A recent study from the Technical University (TU) of Darmstadt upends a comforting assumption long held by labour market experts: that fear of AI-driven job loss stems primarily from a lack of understanding. . Featured Picture: PAL …
(2026-09-19). Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan's Kohat. aljazeera.com Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing…
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-19). As Iran regime marks 200 days of war, is it also preparing for dissent? al-monitor.com Seven months into the war with the US, Iranian authorities staged a pro-government mobilization in Tehran, combining patriotic spectacle with a carefully calibrated demonstration aimed for domestic internal security capacity.
(2026-09-19). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-19). Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
(2026-09-19). Israel seeks 'compensation' from US following Saudi F-35 deal: Report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel planned to ask for US additional defence capabilities as "compensation" after Washington agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media. | Tel Aviv will seek to purchase weapons systems that US President Donald Trump's administration had previously declined to approve, Israeli news website Walla reported on Friday. | Israel's military focus extends beyond advanced fighter jets and next-generation stealth aircraft to space-based weapons and the development and production of interceptor aircraft, the outlet said. | Weapons to be demanded by Israeli officials also include "bun…
(2026-09-19). George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness. portside.org George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness |
(2026-09-19). Assange Returns To Public Commentary, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his rem…
(2026-09-19). Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound. al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, Sept 18 (Reuters) – At least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.Five police officers were among the dead after the vehicle smashed into the outer wall and gunmen who accompanied it opened fire in the city of Kohat, provincial police chief Zulfikar Hameed said.
(2026-09-19). Syria's Shibani visits Latakia airport to review Russia deal progress: What to know. al-monitor.com Syria is seeking to ensure that the August deal to turn Russian facilities in the country into joint training centers is implemented.
(2026-09-19). Syria's HTS declines Saudi bid for militants against Yemeni forces: Report. presstv.co.uk Syria's ruling HTS regime has reportedly turned down a formal request from Saudi Arabia to dispatch combatants to the kingdom to help counter advancing Yemeni Armed Forces.
(2026-09-19). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh. aljazeera.com It was the first air raid alert in Riyadh since an escalation in fighting between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-19). Canadians warm to EU 'associate membership' proposal. aljazeera.com From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
(2026-09-19). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-19). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-19). Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse. aljazeera.com Law enforcement in the US needs high hiring standards. But it also needs reform and trust-building in communities.
(2026-09-19). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-19). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-19). 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in NE China. ecns.cn A bell tolled at the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang on Friday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
(2026-09-19). Costly overhaul fuels fears for street kiosks. al-monitor.com Cairo's omnipresent street kiosks, where commuters grab cigarettes, children buy sweets, and residents stop for cold drinks or phone credit, are set for a makeover that some fear could price many small operators out of business. | Authorities in the Egyptian capital this week launched a scheme to standardise thousands of licensed kiosks, giving existing operators three months to adopt a unified design costing between 50,000 and 60,000 Egyptian pounds ($1,000-$1,200), a hefty sum for many small business owners.
(2026-09-19). NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message. aljazeera.com Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-19). From Climate Ambition to Climate Delivery: Why Oman Matters. unitedworldint.com 
From Muscat / Oman Climate change is no longer only an environmental challenge; it is reshaping energy security, economic priorities and geopolitics. For the Middle East, rising temperatures, water scarcity and growing electricity demand are making the energy transition unavoidable. Oman stands out because it combines abundant solar and wind resources with strategic ports, vast …
(2026-09-19). Bob Veldhof targets Pakistan hockey revival. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Bob Veldhof has said that rebuilding the national team is his passion and he wants the country to return to the top of the world hockey within two to three years, insisting that becoming head coach was never his primary objective. | "And it's not my goal to be head coach; I am there because we need to bring Pakistan back to the top in two to three years," Bob told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | The Dutch coach will not accompany Pakistan during the Asian Games, with Herman Kruis set to act as head coach in his absence. Bob's name had initially been included in the squad's lis…
(2026-09-19). Lebanon charges 5 in alleged Hezbollah operation to train Assad loyalists. al-monitor.com A Lebanese military court has charged the five, including an Assad-era Syrian officer and Hezbollah members, with running a cross-border security network planning attacks in Syria's coastal region.
(2026-09-19). You Love To See It: The Kids Are AI-Right. levernews.com Good things are happening! Big Tech gets schooled, civil rights report for duty, a fossil fuel revival hits the brakes, and The Lever sits down with a teen titan of First Amendment rights. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | No…
(2026-09-19). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-19). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-19). Africa's Green Revolution threatens traditional foods. aljazeera.com The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.
(2026-09-19). Farooq smashes record 14 sixes in President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Mohammad Farooq rewrote the record books with a blistering 163 off 99 balls, including a record 14 sixes, as the second round of Pakistan's President's Trophy Grade-I began with a flood of runs on Friday. | Farooq reached his century in just 67 balls, combining 11 fours with his record haul of sixes to surpass Majid Khan's mark for the most sixes by a Pakistan batter in a first-class innings. | His assault set the platform for Markhor IT Solutions, who closed on 476-4 against Khan Research Laboratories at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. | Farooq's departure did little to slow MIT, with Atiq-ur…
(2026-09-19). Rising Diesel Price Is Trump's Hidden Tax for Iran War. juancole.com By | (
(2026-09-19). Israel's president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016. aljazeera.com Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.
(2026-09-19). Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications. sanews.gov.za Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications | The Western Cape Government has opened applications for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, calling on municipalities, tourism organisations and tourism businesses to submit projects aimed at expanding the province's attractions, strengthening tourism products, and creating jobs. | The Tourism Growth Fund (TGF) is administered by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and provides co-funded grants for high-impact tourism infrastructure, product and business development projects across the province during the 2026/27 fin…
(2026-09-19). Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano will join his team directly in Indonesia after a visa delay kept him away from the squad's training camp in Islamabad ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. | The former Peru international and Newcastle United player was unable to obtain a Pakistani visa in time after applying under the wrong category, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) spokesman told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | "He had applied himself for Pakistan visa but had applied for a wrong category and when we came to know we reapplied but you know delays come," the spokesman said. | The spokesman said Solano would…
(2026-09-19). 'Stop your crocodile tears': Araghchi hits back at French FM over human rights allegations. presstv.co.uk Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells his French counterpart Jean-Noà´l Barrot to stop his crocodile tears.
(2026-09-19). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-19). Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Young people consistently cite affordability and health care among the issues that shape their political views and voting decisions. But where do health care and civic engagement overlap in their day to day lives? | That's the question The nonpartisan organization fou…
(2026-09-19). Trump says he will create 'AI Force' with new 'AI czar'. aljazeera.com The announcements come as AI faces mounting concerns from populations across the United States.
(2026-09-19). Barcelona Continues its Perfect Run. radiohc.cu Havana, September 19 (RHC) — Barcelona beat Sevilla 1-3 to remain the only undefeated club after seven rounds of LaLiga and maintain their undisputed leadership with 21 points. | On Tuesday, Real Madrid salvaged a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Elche and, with 15 points, will look to close the gap on Barcelona on Sunday when they face Atlético de Madrid in the derby. | Although it's still early in the season, as is often the case, the race for La Liga seems to be between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Atlético also secured a resounding victory on Wednesday, and a win in the derby would see them overtake Real Madri…
(2026-09-19). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga — preview, team news, prediction. aljazeera.com Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.
(2026-09-19). La nuova ricchezza di Reform consentirà al partito di insediarsi al governo o allontanerà gli elettori in massa? strategic-culture.su Il fondo elettorale da 100 milioni di dollari di Farage in criptovalute: un calice avvelenato o una mossa geniale? Il partito "della classe operaia" di Reform è ora finanziato da miliardari poco raccomandabili. | Segue nostro Avete notato qualcosa riguardo a Nigel Farage? àà sempre pronto a dimettersi o a minacciare di farlo. Si tratta di uno stratagemma che gli è riuscito piuttosto bene negli ultimi 25 anni circa, poiché in realt…