presstv.co.uk (2026-09-04). Terrorizing civilians part of 'cowardly' US military doctrine: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the US military deliberately targets civilians to spread fear and intimidation, calling such attacks part of the "cowardly" doctrine of the American armed forces, following a deadly strike against a wedding ceremony in southern Iran.
(2026-09-04). Shanghai Cooperation Organization Condemns US Economic Warfare. popularresistance.org The 26th annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, September 1. This years' summit was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, among others. | At the conclusion of the summit, member countries adopted the Bishkek Declaration, which reiterates the common resolve of the SCO to work against all forms of hegemonic practices in world politics and create a t…
(2026-09-04). Vance says US-Iran conflict is not a war despite renewed fighting. geo.tv The national flag of Iran flies in the wind as debris lies scattered in the aftermath of an Israeli and US strike on a police station, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters Vance declines to provide a timeline for when the conflict will…
(2026-09-04). Iran buries victims of US wedding attack as Tehran fires on Kuwait. geo.tv
(2026-09-04). Iran's Economy Buckles Under US Sanctions. moderndiplomacy.eu A U.S. campaign to squeeze Iran's economy by blocking its oil exports and tightening sanctions is increasingly putting pressure on Tehran, according to three senior Iranian sources cited by Reuters. Washington has intensified economic measures in an effort to force Iran to make concessions in negotiations after six months of conflict failed to produce a …
(2026-09-04). The Freedom Flotilla Sails Again To Break The Blockade. popularresistance.org The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) today announced that a new international mission to challenge Israel's illegal and deadly blockade of Gaza is underway. | The violence and torture that Israel inflicted on hundreds of flotilla volunteers this past spring, including severe beatings, repeated tasering, and sexual assault, has not deterred the FFC, just as Israel's murder of 10 flotilla activists aboard the Mavi Marmara, in 2010 did not stop the movement. If anything, action is needed now more than ever. While much of the world has moved on from Gaza, believing a supposed "ceasefire" has ended the genocide…
(2026-09-04). US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions. aljazeera.com Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
(2026-09-04). The Venezuela—US Oil Agreement In Detail. popularresistance.org The governments of Venezuela and the United States have announced a "historic agreement" in the oil sector, granting favorable concessions to US companies in 17 oil fields. | Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, touted the partnership as "the largest oil deal in world history." | Meanwhile, on the evening of August 29, President Delcy Rodríguez referred to the alliance as a milestone that will mark the country's "economic rebirth." | The magnitude and significance of this event warrants a detailed analysis based on the information provided by the Venezuelan president.
(2026-09-04). SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi's Central Asia Chessboard. ummid.com The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse.
(2026-09-02). Xi returns to Beijing after SCO summit, state visits to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and concluding his state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
(2026-09-02). Xi's trip builds solidarity and consensus. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday morning after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek and concluding state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
npr.org (2026-09-03). As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at riskOver 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that over a million children have lost food benefits since July 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law.The Republicans racist, greedy, and war-first policies are severely degrading the quality of life and well-being for the nation's citizens, especially children. This is just another example.
(2026-09-04). Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.
(2026-09-02). Guangdong streamlines exit-entry procedures for visitors. ecns.cn A themed installation is pictured at a business district in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 10, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua…
(2026-09-04). Indonesia Still Hasn't Come to Terms With Suharto's Crimes. portside.org Indonesia Still Hasn't Come to Terms With Suharto's Crimes |
(2026-09-04). Maharashtra NEET UG Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) publishing today i.e. Sunday August 30, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). What The 1960s Can Teach Us About Cross-Racial Solidarity. popularresistance.org There is a particular kind of political amnesia that can overtake movements in difficult times. We remember the victories but forget the arguments that preceded them. We remember the marches but forget the years of patient organizing that made them possible. We remember solidarity as a feeling rather than a political practice. | Alice Echols' "Black Power, White Heat: From Solidarity Politics to Radical Chic" is a useful antidote to that amnesia. | Echols tells the story of interracial and cross-racial organizing within the Black freedom movement through two organizations that bookend the decade.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-02). Xinjiang makes breakthrough in shale oil extraction at 4,000 meters underground. ecns.cn Recently, a media delegation visited Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to explore how technological innovation is driving industrial upgrading across the region.
(2026-09-04). Moscow Just Named Its Price. Nobody Can Pay It. moderndiplomacy.eu An Accountant in Asheville On 31 August, in Asheville, North Carolina, Anton Siluanov sat down at a G20 finance ministers' meeting for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine. When he tried to open a conversation about areas of mutual interest, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cut him off: nothing is possible until the war …
(2026-09-04). Nepal floods death toll over 730; 3,000 still untraceable. ummid.com The devastating flash floods in Nepal have claimed more than 730 lives and over 3,000 people, many of them Indian and foreign tourists, are still missing, officials said.
(2026-09-04). Grandpa Don't Preach — Blood Is On Your Sleeves. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech at Madison Square in New York, 'Call to Action' for peace, needs public scrutiny as it comes at a time when the persecution of Muslims in India has become a global folklore.
(2026-09-04). Nepal blames USA, China and India for floods, seeks compensation. ummid.com Nepal has blamed USA, China and India for the Rasuwa flash floods, and demanded compensation from the three countries for the losses it has incurred.
(2026-09-04). Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November's midterms. aljazeera.com Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.
(2026-09-04). Maharashtra SIR: 2.06 cr names missing from [Draft] Electoral Lists. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday August 31, 2026 released the draft electoral lists of all 288 Assembly constituencies after Special Intensive Revision (SIR), dropping a whopping 2.06 crore names from the earlier rolls.
(2026-09-04). How Indian Women Are Reclaiming Public Spaces. ummid.com As Indian women increasingly travel together, organise girls' nights and build communities of care, sisterhood is emerging as a powerful way of reclaiming public spaces long shaped by fear and exclusion.
(2026-09-04). These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See 'Jewish Terrorism' As the Threat. portside.org These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See 'Jewish Terrorism' As the Threat. |
(2026-09-04). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-04). MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins; Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website 'mcc.nic.in' from today i.e. Thursday September 03, 2026 Online Registration of candidates for MCC NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 Round 2.
(2026-09-04). White House Pressures US Firms To Skip Paris Space Summit. popularresistance.org The White House has urged several US space firms not to attend an upcoming summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, warning that showing up at the Grand Palais gathering could be read as an "endorsement" of EU policy, POLITICO reported on 2 September. | A White House official from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) privately delivered the message to firms including SpaceX, Stoke Space, K2 Space, and Astra, according to two industry representatives and a congressional staffer who described the call to POLITICO on condition of anonymity.
(2026-09-04). Muslim hai? Do dande aur maro…: Female Journalist beaten by Delhi Police. ummid.com Two female Muslim Journalists associated with 4PM News Thursday September 03, 2026 said they had been brutally beaten by Delhi Police Personnel.
(2026-09-04). Why Is India's Strong GDP Growth Raising Questions? moderndiplomacy.eu India's economy grew 7.8% year on year in the April to June quarter, beating economists' expectations of 7.1%. The strong performance was supported by investment, manufacturing and consumer demand. However, the unexpectedly high figure has triggered debate over whether India's GDP data fully reflects economic conditions. What Is Driving the Debate? Former Finance Ministry bureaucrat …
(2026-09-04). Turkey's Marine Parks in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean Provoke Regional Turbulence. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey declared mid-August by presidential decree the establishment of two marine parks beyond its territorial waters. The first marine park lies in the northeastern Aegean Sea, covering a maritime area between the Greek islands of Lemnos and Samothrace, west of Imbros and Tenedos. The second marine park covers waters off the southern Turkish coastal towns …
(2026-09-04). Rahul Gandhi demands action against those involved in Suddhikaran. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Saturday August 29, 2026 demanded action against BJP/RSS people involved in 'suddhikaran' or 'purification' of the stage in Haldwani, Uttarakhand visited by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
(2026-09-04). Can AI Agents help India's small businesses compete with larger companies? ummid.com A large company can employ separate teams for , customer service, research and operations, while a smaller company may rely on a handful of people to cover all four, AI agents could change part of that equation.
(2026-09-04). Why Should Censorship on Sonia Gandhi's Book Worry Every Indian? ummid.com As we see Penguin Random House India has sought changes and deletions to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi memoir — changes that she reportedly rejected, certainly raise serious and troubling questions.
(2026-09-04). How to Transform Vehicle Images into Dynamic Scenes. ummid.com Dreamina, running on its most advanced video generation model, Seedance 2.5, gives dealerships, brands, and enthusiasts a way to make that shift without a full production shoot. Read More Here…
(2026-09-04). ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order. aljazeera.com Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.
(2026-09-04). How a WhatsApp Group Is Helping Nepal's Tunnel Rescue Effort. moderndiplomacy.eu More than a week after the devastating August 26 flood in Nepal, rescue teams are searching damaged hydropower projects for people who may still be trapped inside tunnels. An engineers' WhatsApp group has become an important source of real time technical guidance, helping rescuers understand buried tunnel networks and locate possible survivors. WhatsApp Becomes a …
(2026-09-04). Can AI Be An Ethical Companion For Humans. ummid.com This write-up examines the experiences of individuals who use AI for emotional support, decision-making, and academic assistance and how digital technology has positioned AI as a co-creator in these relationships, surpassing its traditional role as a mere assistant.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). Hegseth Must Go — if Trump Won't Fire Him, Congress Must Impeach Him. portside.org Hegseth Must Go — if Trump Won't Fire Him, Congress Must Impeach Him |
(2026-09-04). Manipur: Census Deferred, NRC Moves On. ummid.com The Census-2027 operation in Manipur has been deferred following strong objection from majority Meitei and other groups until the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the north-eastern State of India.
(2026-09-04). When Water Doesn't Wait: Nepal, Assam and People Who Answered. ummid.com Nepal flood was a tragedy no one could have foreseen, but in Assam floods return on schedule, year after year, built on administrative negligence and broken promises, met each time with the same divisive language instead of the unity the moment demands.
(2026-09-04). Jamia Millia Islamia's Tazeen Siddique Secures AIR 1 in UGC NET June 2026. ummid.com Tazeen Siddique, who is pursuing her PhD, at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the UGC NET June 2026 exam, the result of which was announced Saturday.
(2026-09-04). Pete Hegseth's Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure. aljazeera.com The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.
(2026-09-04). Tidbits-Sept. 3: Reader Comments: Oil Imperialism; Trump Lies on Medicare for All; Rev. James Lawson; Dolly Parton; NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep Volunteers; the Strait of "Horn-Moos" ; What Goes On Inside Israel's Prison System; Lots of Events;. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 3: Reader Comments: Oil Imperialism; Trump Lies on Medicare for All; Rev. James Lawson; Dolly Parton; NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep Volunteers; the Strait of "Horn-Moos"; What Goes On Inside Israel's Prison System; Lots of Events; |
(2026-09-04). Alzheimer's Disease: The Earlier We Know, The More We Can Do. ummid.com Alzheimer disease is one of the most common, but vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed conditions are part of the picture.
(2026-09-04). Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92. aljazeera.com Women's rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
(2026-09-04). Trump lifts sanctions on top Al Qaeda recruiters, financiers days before 9/11 anniversary. thegrayzone.com As the US prepares to mark 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, Donald Trump has removed top Al Qaeda figures from the US list of designated terrorists. Among those he delisted was Abdullah Muhaysini, a Saudi cleric who recruited child fighters and teen suicide bombers to wreak havoc across Syria. The administration of President Donald Trump has removed the names of some of the world's most notorious commanders, recruiters and financiers for the Syrian branch of Al Qaeda from its …
(2026-09-04). UP NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today: 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 1 Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Wednesday September 02, 2026.
(2026-09-04). NTA declares CSIR UGC NET June 2026 results of 150,057 candidates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday August 29, 2026 announced the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 results of 150,057 candidates on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-09-04). After SDF dissolution, how will al-Sharaa treat Syria's Kurds? responsiblestatecraft.org This article, which originally Last week, Syria's Kurds entered a new stage in their struggle for political recognition. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) formally
(2026-09-04). Medicare For All Is A System That Can Absolutely Be Built In The US. popularresistance.org From "'Our System Is in Dire Straits': Progressive Democrats Hold Medicare-for-All Hearing" to "Why the DSA's Medicare-for-All Dream Threatens Us With a Real-Life Nightmare," from "Universal Health Coverage Could Save $1 Trillion and 114,000 Lives Every Year, Yale Study Projects," to "Socialist Chic and the 'Medicare-for-All' Sham," headlines are telling us a range of stories about the proposal called Medicare for All. | Much of it, like Forbes magazine saying "Medicare-for-All Is a Brand, Not a Plan," is familiar capitalist scaremongering. And some is a similarly familiar brand of shushing: Let's ask for less, b…
(2026-09-04). Onam Tourism Week fest draws to a close with grand pageantry. ummid.com Onam Tourism Week Celebrations organised by Kerala Tourism Department drew to a close with a grand pageantry that enthralled the capital city on Sunday August 30, 2026.
(2026-09-02). 108-meter wind turbine blades showcase Xinjiang's growing manufacturing capabilities. ecns.cn "Each blade is 108 meters long, equivalent to the height of a 36-story building, and weighs nearly 35 metric tons," Wei Yi, a staff member at the company, said in an interview with China News Network. The blades are currently among the largest onshore wind turbine blades manufactured in Xinjiang.
(2026-09-04). University Of Pennsylvania Sues To Block Graduate Students From Union. popularresistance.org Philadelphia—The University of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the graduate student workers' union in an effort to exclude hundreds of first- and second-year students from the bargaining unit. This marks a new high in tensions over enforcement of the graduate student workers' collective bargaining agreement. | The complaint asks the court to declare that first- and second-year students in the Biomedical Graduate Studies program are not "employees" because they do not provide services to Penn until their third year. | Graduate students typically pursue a course of study including coursework, laboratory…
(2026-09-04). Taxpayers Must Not Be On The Hook For Bailing Out The AI Industry. popularresistance.org In the interview that follows, leading progressive economist Gerald Epstein, who initiated and directs the Game Changers project at the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, talks about AI's impact on finance and the bailout problem and how a transformative public finance strategy can revive democracy, promote equity and social justice, and build strong and sustainable communities. Epstein is professor of economics and founding co-director of the Political Economy Research Institute.
(2026-09-04). India's data has lost credibility: Cong on Modi govt's 7.8% GDP growth claim. ummid.com The Congress Party Tuesday September 01, 2026 while refuting the Narendra Modi government's 7.8% GDP Growth claim, said the data provided by the present dispensation has lost credibility.
(2026-09-04). Military Ambitions Challenge Paracel Islands Sovereignty. moderndiplomacy.eu The eerie silence of the ocean When people think of the South China Sea, they usually picture deep blue waters, peaceful waves over beautiful coral reefs, and busy shipping lanes filled with massive cargo ships. However, this calm surface often hides fierce geopolitical races. It is hard to believe that isolated coral reefs hundreds of …
(2026-09-04). Meet Divya Mittal, IAS Officer Who Resigned After 13 Years Service. ummid.com Divya Mittal, an IAS Officer for 13 long years, has stunned India, especially Uttar Pradesh, after announcing her sudden resignation from the prestigious Civil Services.
(2026-09-04). Bhagwat Madison Square Garden Speech: An Epitome of Double Standard. ummid.com For peace in India, we need to follow the Indian Constitution, which the RSS combine opposes, and for global oneness the best option is the United Nations Charter of Human rights.
(2026-09-04). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' the MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Schedule for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date and Time) to fill the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
(2026-09-04). Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home. aljazeera.com The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana's gold industry beyond raw exports.
(2026-09-02). Digital technology boosts precision cotton farming in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Vast stretches of high-standard cotton fields are showing strong growth, pointing to a promising harvest, in Manas County of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-04). A Casualty of a Cruel Immigration Policy. portside.org A Casualty of a Cruel Immigration Policy |
(2026-09-04). Russia Says China, Not OPEC, Is Driving Global Oil Market Stability. moderndiplomacy.eu Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft, said China has taken a leading role in stabilising global oil markets, arguing that Beijing's influence is increasingly outweighing that of OPEC. Speaking at a Russian Chinese business forum in Vladivostok, Sechin said China had reduced its crude oil imports by 5.5 million barrels per …
(2026-09-04). Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum. aljazeera.com Police and protesters have clashed in Chile's capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.
(2026-09-04). Has Trump finally found a foreign trade deal he can get behind? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-02). The Green Wisdom of a 1,500-Year-Old Weir. ecns.cn
(2026-09-04). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-04). Cameroon's indomitable Lionesses football team finally shatter WAFCON glass ceiling. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-03). Why Are Oil Importers Turning to Longer Trade Routes? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran conflict and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz are forcing major oil importing countries to rethink how they source crude. Countries that once relied heavily on nearby Middle Eastern suppliers are increasingly turning to producers in the Americas and Africa, accepting longer voyages and higher shipping costs in exchange for greater energy security. …
(2026-09-03). Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis. aljazeera.com Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-09-03). Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll. al-monitor.com By Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.Iran's health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday night's U.S. strikes across Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent said four people were killed and 67 wounded at a wedding ceremony near the coast of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-03). Russia Proposes Direct Railway to India. infobrics.org Russia has floated the idea of building a rail route to India as a hedge against the risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-09-03). Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats. al-monitor.com Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. | The new clashes, which began with US raids on Sunday, deepen the ongoing impasse in the war, as Iran maintains a stranglehold on the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the US presses its counter-blockade of Iranian ports.
(2026-09-02). China firmly opposes U.S. sanctions on companies, individuals over alleged Iran-related issues: MOC. ecns.cn China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the repeated U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals over alleged Iran-related issues, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday.
(2026-09-03). Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on a mountainous ridge in southern Lebanon where Iranian military personnel are holed up alongside Hezbollah fighters, three officials briefed on the message told Reuters.The message, delivered last month, highlightsIran's continued direct involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there as the regional war enters its seventh month.
(2026-09-03). King Charles to host Sultan for October state visit. al-monitor.com LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Britain's King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will host Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Windsor Castle for a state visit next month, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.The visit from October 20 to 22 will come against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East since U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran in February, which prompted retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host U.S. bases.
(2026-09-03). Iran Warns US Over Potential Israeli Offensive in Southern Lebanon. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a major offensive against the Ali al Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters. The warning highlights Tehran's continued involvement in the Israel Hezbollah conflict despite a ceasefire agreed in June. Iran …
(2026-09-03). Western Travelers Explore An Iran Not Shown By The Media. scheerpost.com Kourosh Ziabari Prism Since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, officials in Washington and Tel Aviv have made several inflammatory statements about the country. "A whole civilization will die tonight," President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 7. With the spike in the U.S. government's deportation of Iranian nationals and the hardening of …
(2026-09-03). Headlines for September 3, 2026. democracynow.org Iran's Red Crescent Asks ICC to Investigate U.S. Strike on Wedding That Killed Four, Widow of Airman Who Died Supporting U.S. Attacks on Iran Says She Was Denied Benefits, USS Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After Unprecedented Wartime Deployment, Trump Nominates Hung Cao as Navy Secretary as GOP Lawmakers Call for Pete Hegseth's Ouster, Israeli Soldiers Fatally Shoot Two Palestinian Teens in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Defense Minister Seeks Trump's Support for Plans to Expel Palestinians from Gaza, Death Toll from Nepal Floods Tops 1,200 People, Former Venezuelan President Maduro and His Wif…
(2026-09-03). Vance Says He's 'Extremely Skeptical' of Reports That US Bombed Wedding in Iran Despite Overwhelming Evidence. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that he was "extremely skeptical" of Iranian media reports that the US bombed a wedding in Iran on Tuesday, despite overwhelming evidence from other sources that the US was responsible. "I've been briefed to the extent that I know that we're investigating. I've seen the same public media …
(2026-09-03). The U.S. Bombed a Wedding in Iran. It's Not the First Time. progressivehub.net MEDEA BENJAMIN | SUBSTACK…
(2026-09-03). US bombs a wedding in Iran, killing four, amid escalating crisis in the US military. wsws.org The US military attacked a house hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, in Sirik County on Iran's southern coast, with a missile on Tuesday, killing at least four people, including a 4-year-old child, and wounding dozens, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Trump is making 'dumb' comments again. thecanary.co 
Earlier this year, Donald Trump made it clear that he didn't realise the word 'dumb' has a 'b' in it. Now, he's claiming this is a very common understanding of the word, suggesting not-good things about his literacy: This is actual psychosis. He learned several months ago that dumb has a B when he told […] | By
(2026-09-03). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-09-03). First of Five Lebanese Civilians Released by Israel After Nearly a Year in Detention. news.antiwar.com As the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks get underway for September, a new deal has been reached, which US officials are framing as a "good faith measure" and what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling an "exchange," five Lebanese civilians captured by the Israeli government will be released. The first of the five, Malek Ghazi, was …
(2026-09-03). "Board of Peace" Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Candidates. theintercept.com 
Marc Rowan has a vision for Gaza. "The potential here is tremendous," he said at a February gathering of President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace, where Rowan described land devastated by Israeli bombing with a developer's zeal. "This is not a problem of money or collateral. This is a problem with peace." | In the U.S., Rowan is simultaneously helping ensure a pro-Israel political project has no problem with money. Since the start of this year, according to Federal Election Commission filings, the billionaire CEO of Apollo Global Management has donated $1.5 million to the United Democracy Project, a s…
(2026-09-03). Foreign minister says Cuba is an international symbol of independence. radiohc.cu "History has made Cuba an international symbol of independence, of rebellion against oppression and injustice, and of solidarity; values that remain fully relevant today," Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated. | "We believe that Cuba is not alone, that the Cuban cause awakens great international solidarity," the foreign minister asserted on the podcast Cuba Analysis. | Bruno Rodríguez expressed his confidence that the international community will prevent any U.S. military adventure against the island and will force an end to policies that also cause deaths, such as the…
(2026-09-03). Díaz-Canel: Don't let the economic crisis become a spiritual crisis. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic urged students: | "Study with passion and defend the concept that the economic and social crisis they are trying to impose on us with the intensification of the blockade should never become a spiritual, educational, knowledge and humanistic crisis." | Following the national opening ceremony for the 2026—2027 academic year in Higher Education, held at the University of Matanzas, the Cuban president also urged future professionals to dedicate themselves to exploring the paths of kn…
(2026-09-03). Cuba relaxes regulations for foreign trade and investment. radiohc.cu Cuba published a package of legal regulations on Thursday in the Official Gazette that relaxes regulations for foreign investment and foreign trade, with the aim of simplifying procedures, reducing processing times, and responding to investor demands. | Oscar Pérez-Oliva, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, explained that in the case of foreign investment, Decree-Law 128/2026, amending Law 114, was published. This decree eliminates the requirement to hire workers through employment agencies, leaving this option to the investor's discretion. | The Cuban official stated at a…
(2026-09-03). Can BRICS Break the Oil Blockade Against Cuba? radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The 18th BRICS Summit will take place on September 12 and 13 in New Delhi, India, with member countries, associate members, and special guests, under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability." | The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the event will be held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi, and attendees will exchange views on strengthening internal BRICS cooperation around common priorities and share perspectives on global and regional issues of mutual inter…
(2026-09-03). Pakistán se empeña en impulsar diálogo entre Irán y Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro pakistaní, Shehbaz Sharif, y el titular de Exteriores, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, abordaron la situación regional con el presidente iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, y el canciller Abbas Araqchi. Las partes destacaron la importancia de implementar el acuerdo alcanzado entre Washington y Teherán…
(2026-09-03). Enseñanza artística en Cuba comprometida con la defensa de la cultura. radiohc.cu El acto nacional por el inicio de un nuevo período lectivo en la enseñanza artística cubana se desarrolló en la Escuela Elemental de Música 'Alejandro García Caturla', en La Habana, con la convicción de que seguir formando artistas es velar por el futuro de la cultura cubana y es un ejemplo de resistencia ante el contexto actual. | Ariadna Padrón García, directora general de Desarrollo y Formación Artística del Ministerio de Cultura, señaló que en momentos en que el país enfrenta el recrudecimiento de la hostilidad del Gobierno estadounidense, las escuelas de arte tienen la misión de no renunciar a la tarea de pr…
(2026-09-03). Ofrece Díaz-Canel detalles sobre estrategia integral para el abasto de agua en la capital. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, comprueba en el terreno implementación del programa integral adoptado recientemente por la dirección del país para dar respuesta a los complejos problemas con el suministro de agua a la población de la ciudad de La Habana.
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/21: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-03). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least Three Palestinians as the IDF Continues Constant Ceasefire Violations. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Thursday have killed at least three Palestinians, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the October 2025 ceasefire deal despite the US announcing that a deal had been reached that would see Hamas give up its weapons. Sources told the Palestinian news agency WAFA that Israeli troops opened fire …
(2026-09-03). Gaza seed bank helps farmers cultivate the little land they have left. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Haseen AlwazeerCAIRO/GAZA, Sept 3 (Reuters) – A group of farmers has been working to preserve Gaza's native crops by rebuilding a local seed bank that was destroyed during Israel's war in the enclave and by encouraging Palestinians to cultivate what little viable land they have left. Most of Gaza's pre-war farmland lies in an area under Israeli military occupation. Gaza's entire 2 million population is penned into around 30% of the tiny enclave, much of which was laid to waste by two years of Israeli bombardment.
(2026-09-03). Gazans Rebuild Their Homes Out Of Mud And Rubble. popularresistance.org Next to his destroyed home in Khan Younis, Fayez Abu Shamala, 76, a Palestinian academic and former mayor of Khan Younis, is building again. | Abu Shamala salvaged usable stones from the debris of destroyed buildings, collected and repaired them, and, with the help of his family, built a small house. Instead of cement, unavailable anywhere in Gaza, he used clay to hold the stones together. | He then fixed pieces of nylon over the walls to protect them from rain. He also recovered some windows and doors from the wreckage, modified them, and installed them in what is now his home.
(2026-09-03). Political and media establishment silent on US constitutional implications of Pentagon oil grab in Venezuela. wsws.org Four days after the Pentagon acquired an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil, not a single American politician or major publication has addressed what it means for civilian control of the military.
(2026-09-03). Key Points of Press Conference Held by Delcy Rodríguez US Energy Secretary. orinocotribune.com A press conference on the energy agreement between Venezuela and the US was held at Miraflores Palace. | By Yuleidys Hernández Toledo — Sep 2, 2026 | More investment, job creation, and development are among the benefits that will flow from the energy agreement signed on Friday, August 28, between Venezuela and the United States. The details were presented on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 2, by president Delcy Rodríguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, following a meeting at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas and the signing of various agreements with international companies, including Chevron, EN…
(2026-09-03). Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
(2026-09-03). US's Chevron, Italy's Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
(2026-09-03). Venezuela: Firman acuerdos energéticos con EE.UU. y petroleras. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez firmó este miércoles acuerdos energéticos con una delegación de EE.UU. encabezada por el secretario de Energía, Chris Wright, a pocos días de que se conociera el pacto petrolero con Washington. | ´Hoy es un día histórico en la transformación de Venezuela ª, afirmó Wright, quien sostuvo que el objetivo del mandatario de EE.UU., Donald Trump, es ´traer la paz, la libertad, la prosperidad al pueblo de Venezuela ª. | Desde el Palacio de Miraflores, sede ejecutiva ubicada en Caracas, Wright indicó que ´el catalizador pa…
(2026-09-03). The SCO and the Promise of a More Balanced Eurasia. thinktank.pk The rise of a multipolar world is no longer a distant prediction. It is already visible in the changing geography of trade, investment, diplomacy and development. In this transition, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has an increasingly important role—not as an anti-Western bloc, but as a platform through which Eurasian states can pursue security, connectivity …
(2026-09-02). President Xi's Bishkek Time. ecns.cn From Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Kyrgyzstan ⚪ his first in seven years ⚪ and attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek.
(2026-09-03). Two Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raid by Israeli settlers and army. al-monitor.com Sept 2 (Reuters) – Two Palestinian teenagers were killed on Wednesday in an attack by Israeli settler militants and army troops on their village in the occupied West Bank, local officials and the Palestinian health ministry said, amid an uptick in violence by Jewish settlers in the territory.The Palestinian health ministry said the two youths were ages 16 and 19 while a local official told Palestinian news agency WAFA they died in al-Mughayyir village near Ramallah.
(2026-09-03). 2 weeks after deadly Brent Industries explosion in Toledo, Ohio families, residents demand answers. wsws.org No cause of the explosion has been determined that ripped through Brent Industries on August 18, killing Heladio Perez, 46, and Mary Allen, 64.
(2026-09-03). Turkey mulls joining Eurasian bloc, nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China. infobrics.org Ankara is deepening nuclear ties with Russia, and considering full SCO membership – while remaining a NATO member. Erdogan's multi-alignment strategy also includes an expanding Turkic agenda. The result is a delicate geopolitical balancing act between the West, Eurasia and Turkey's own regional ambitions.
(2026-09-03). How Troy Jackson Can Put Career On The Chopping Block. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | Maine's Sen. Susan Collins (R) has won five elections in a row, and a Democrat has not won a United States Senate seat in the state since 1988 — but polls suggest Mainers have reached a breaking point. They're tired of corruption and inaction from establishment politicians in Washington, D.C., and they're clamoring for change. Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger who spent nearly two decades as a state legislator, says he's ready to shake things up. After populist insurgent Graham Platner dropped out of the race in July, Maine's Democratic Party tapped Jackson as its new cand…
(2026-09-03). Burnham's government: Not tackling the "cost of living" but imposing austerity and war. wsws.org That Burnham presides over a government of guns and no butter throws into sharp relief just how politically criminal it is for Britain's pseudo-left groups to portray his premiership as an opportunity to push Labour to the left.
(2026-09-03). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-02). China, Singapore to hold Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise in September. ecns.cn China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise is to be held near Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province in early September, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-03). Minnesota Truth Council opens hearings into federal immigration raids. nationofchange.org 
A 15-member panel created by executive order is gathering testimony on two ICE operations that ran through the state over the winter.
(2026-09-02). President Xi leaves Cairo after paying state visit to Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Cairo on Wednesday after paying a state visit to Egypt.
(2026-09-03). US universities get millions to do military research for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org See an insect crawling in the corner of the room? It might be a surveillance robot, thanks to research at Carnegie Mellon University to develop
(2026-09-03). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Greek seasonal firefighters march for permanent jobs as deadly wildfires continue across the country; protests in Baghdad, Iraq demanding public sector jobs; nurses in Kenya continue national strike over pay and conditions…
(2026-09-03). Photos: Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing flood victims. aljazeera.com Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those still missing after deadly floods in the Himalayan nation.
(2026-09-03). Break the isolation of the National Steel Car strike by turning to workers across North America! For workers' unity, not bogus USW "solidarity" wsws.org Either we seize control of our struggle, broadening it to unite workers across North America with the fight for workplace safety, better conditions and wage increases to make up for decades of givebacks, or the USW bureaucracy will sell us out, just as they did in 2023.
(2026-09-03). Under Israeli Settler Attacks, I Feel I Am Not Alive. portside.org Under Israeli Settler Attacks, I Feel I Am Not Alive |
(2026-09-03). Want to save NATO? Ask its members to do less. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer the Pentagon handed NATO members a
(2026-09-03). Are Trump's AI videos just memes or psychological warfare? aljazeera.com Trump's use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.
(2026-09-03). Arkansas Trooper Caught On Camera Punching And Dragging Black Man By His Locs. newsone.com 
Source: KATVchannel7 / KATVchannel7 | Authorities in Blytheville, Arkansas, are investigating the brutal arrest of 24-year-old Tedrick Washington, who was dragged out of a vehicle by his dreadlocks at the hands of a state trooper. Washington was in the back seat of an SUV involved in a high-speed chase with officials before the incident happened. | What happened during the arrest of Tedrick Washington?: | Dashcam video of the arrest, released by the Arkansas State Police on Sept. 1, captured the intense moment. The footage shows officers chasing down a black SUV with Washington and three other men insi…
(2026-09-03). New leader of Philadelphia organization for arts in schools sees hope in collaboration. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Arts and Education Partnership has a new executive director, who is facing a new landscape for funding teaching artists. | Anjoli Santiago has taken the helm of PAEP just as a state program dedicated to teaching artists has been eliminated. Last year, the PA Council on the Arts rebranded itself as PA Creative Industries and streamlined most of its grant divisions into a single program, cutting the program specifically for Arts in Education. | PA Creative Ind…
(2026-09-03). Here's All The Tech You Should Upgrade Sooner Rather Than Later. newsone.com 
Source: Narumon Bowonkitwanchai / Getty | American life has become incredibly expensive over the past few years. Whether it's food, gas, healthcare, or just basic goods, it feels like no matter where you turn, you're paying more for what you need. Perhaps no other industry has been impacted by drastic price increases than tech. So today I'm gonna break down why tech prices are increasing so significantly and what tech you should try to upgrade as soon as possible. | Why Are Prices Increasing? : | The proliferation of AI data centers has been nothing short of a net negative across the board. Beyond bein…
(2026-09-03). Eto'o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino. aljazeera.com Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
(2026-09-03). UNICEF Report Underscores Rising Rates of Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse Targeting Children. nationofchange.org 
UNICEF finds that approximately 1 in 5 of all children surveyed reported facing tech-facilitated sexual abuse.
(2026-09-03). Restore at war as Rupert Lowe spurns the ethnonationalists. thecanary.co 
Restore Britain is a party that exists because Reform UK wasn't racist enough. The problem these parties have is that they rely on constantly pushing the envelope. Eventually, though, they reach a point at which the top brass decide they've gone as far as they're comfortable with. Now, the far-right party has reached that point: […] | By
(2026-09-02). China conducts comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources said Thursday that it conducted a comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan Island.
(2026-09-03). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12: 29 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/26: SF World NAKED Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF Edition. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street…
(2026-09-03). Growing divisions at G20 finance ministers meeting. wsws.org The commitments on which the G20 was established—to promote global growth and enhance international cooperation—lie in tatters as conflicts within the global economy intensify.
(2026-09-03). FII10 Riyadh to Bring Together Global Leaders in Investment, Finance and Technology. thinktank.pk The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced a distinguished lineup of global leaders from finance, investment, technology, energy and business who will participate in the 10th edition of the Future Investment Initiative Conference (FII10). FII10 Week will take place in Riyadh from October 26 to October 29, 2026, bringing together influential investors, business executives, technology …
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/7: Labor Day March with us past Billionaire Owned Companies. indybay.org Meet up at 260 Homer Ave in downtown Palo Alto at 2: 30pm | March ends with brief rally at 3: 15pm at Palantir 100 Hamilton Ave.
(2026-09-03). Labor Day in Philly: Pickleball outside City Hall, Lily Allen at the Mann and First Friday gallery hopping in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Labor Day weekend arrives with a full slate of activities ranging from neighborhood streets to concert stages. Things start Thursday with the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll and the opening of the three-day Ikebana Exhibition at Shofuso. Friday and Saturday lean into that early-fall rhythm with gallery nights, outdoor festivals and the Fringe Fest preview, while "This Should Never Be a Musical: An Improvised Reality Show" turns audience suggestions into an actual performance. | A strong concert lineup proves that Philly fans enjoy diverse genres of music, from soul to pop. The Dell Music Center's final concert thi…
(2026-09-03). When Iceland said no to Brussels. strategic-culture.su By Âris ERLINGSDàìTTIR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Icelanders were offered a chair at the negotiating table. They looked at…
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills at least two, leaves three officers among wounded. geo.tv Police respond to a shooting authorities said involved multiple victims in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 2, 2026 in a still image from aerial video. — ReutersPolice say two injured cops are expected to survive.Say one officer was shot in leg, another underwent…
(2026-09-03). California 176 – International Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Month. indybay.org Today, stiff winds and "erasure" challenges the efforts to document and share California Underground Railroad histories, headquartered here along at hub of Historic American River Basin, once owned and operated by the "African Founding Father of Califirnia"
(2026-09-03). Did Morocco Orchestrate the Ceuta Border Surge? Spain Says No Evidence. moderndiplomacy.eu Spain has found no evidence that Moroccan authorities planned or orchestrated the massive migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament. His comments come amid conflicting accounts over whether the unprecedented border crossing was a spontaneous migration event or a coordinated operation designed to overwhelm Spanish border …
(2026-09-03). The Benefits of 'Expo' Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Expo isn't usually seen as a platform for international diplomacy. Conceived as a world's fair to showcase the achievements of nations, it has traditionally been treated as an economic or cultural forum. In truth it's all of these things at once but it also offers certain advantages over other multilateral platforms. Expo is unique among …
(2026-09-02). Racing against time after mudslide strikes Gyirong in China's Xizang. ecns.cn On Sept. 2, 2026, Chinese rescuers pull out all the stops following a devastating mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-03). Indigenous plants offer Ghanaians an alternative to costly Western medicine. globalvoices.org People in rural Ghana rely on traditional plant knowledge for three reasons: Accessibility, cost, and familiarityOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-02). How China mounts multi-pronged rescue after deadly mudslide. ecns.cn China has sent more than 2,300 emergency personnel into a multipronged rescue mission at the mudslide-devastated port.
(2026-09-03). Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the freezing of a Greater Kokstad Local Municipality official's pension fund following his alleged involvement in a R5.2 million fraudulent information technology (IT) tender. | The Special Tribunal granted the order after an SIU investigation into the matter found that municipal IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye was the owner of an IT company, Obytech Solutions, which was awarded the tender. | "The SIU investigation found that Owusu-Boakye allegedly manipulated the procurement process…
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong holds ceremony to mark 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends an official ceremony to mark the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held at the Memorial Garden of Hong Kong City Hall on Sept. 3, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims. aljazeera.com Families in Nepal are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones still missing a week after the devastating floods.
(2026-09-03). Yair Netanyahu, Israeli PM's son, angers UK right over Falklands comment. aljazeera.com Accusing the UK government of 'hypocrisy', Yair Netanyahu backs Argentina's claims to the British-held Falkland Islands.
(2026-09-03). Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92. aljazeera.com Cofounder of Ms Magazine was a strong advocate for women's rights throughout her life.
(2026-09-03). 55 wetland bird species breed in Shangri-La's Napa Lake. ecns.cn Napa Lake in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has become an important habitat for wetland birds, with 55 species and more than 2,000 birds breeding there this summer, according to local conservation authorities.
(2026-09-02). A Legendary Book and the Green Echoes of China's Porcelain Capital>. ecns.cn In 1637, Tiangong Kaiwu, an extraordinary book by Song Yingxing was published in Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. Known as "the encyclopaedia of Chinese craftsmanship in the 17th century", the book documented how the Chinese people use their craftsmanship to live and work in harmony with nature in three volumes, 18 chapters. Centuries have passed, and the generations-long legacy of Jingdezhen's porcelain industry stands as a living testament to the ecological wisdom embodied in Tiangong Kaiwu.
(2026-09-03). Putin's new drone hunter ready to take on NATO? Russia flexes Bison drone killer system in Egypt. hindustantimes.com Russia is set to showcase its new Bison counter-drone system overseas for the first time at the Egypt International Airshow 2026. Developed to detect, track and destroy small, low-flying drones, Bison combines radar, electro-optical sensors and four 7.62mm machine guns for close-range defence. The system comes as Russia expands its counter-drone and robotic warfare capabilities amid rising NATO tensions.
(2026-09-03). Canadian PM Carney is selling global investors a $116bn war bank. thecanary.co 
As part of an ongoing campaign to unmask the real-world risks behind Canadian prime minister Mark Carney's upcoming Canada Investment Summit, The Many vs. The Money Coalition releases its latest dossier exposing the government's push to transform Canada into a global hub for war financing and weapons manufacturing. Canada's war bank In glossy investor decks, […] | By
(2026-09-03). Ceuta Crisis Explodes: Why Pedro Sánchez Is Under Growing Pressure. thinktank.pk Spain's political crisis over Ceuta has moved far beyond a migration emergency. What began with the mass arrival of migrants from Morocco has evolved into a wider confrontation over border security, Spain-Morocco relations, government transparency and the political future of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez appeared before Spain's Congress on September 3 to defend his …
(2026-09-03). Reform bans, un-bans, then re-bans journalists. thecanary.co 
Like many on the modern right, Reform UK has sought to sell itself as a bastion of free speech. Anyone paying attention knows that the party frequently fails to live up to these ideals. And what we're seeing with its 2026 annual conference may be one of the most obvious examples of this yet. It's also […] | By
(2026-09-03). Saudi oil exports hit nine-year low as tanker attacks threaten recovery. al-monitor.com The country's oil exports were around 3 million barrels per day in August.
(2026-09-02). Xi leaves Egypt after state visit. ecns.cn During the visit, Xi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on Belt and Road cooperation, artificial intelligence, economic and trade, and industrial and supply chain cooperation.
(2026-09-03). China launches five-year program to support over 100 young football players training overseas. ecns.cn China officially launched a five-year program in Beijing on Tuesday to support more than 100 promising young football players training overseas, with annual funding of up to 450,000 yuan ($67,000) per player.
(2026-09-03). Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US? aljazeera.com The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
(2026-09-02). China willing to boost people-to-people exchanges with the U.S.: FM. ecns.cn The story between retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky and Chinese Yin Yuzhen demonstrates that China and the United States, as two major countries, can achieve mutual success and contribute to the well-being of the world, said China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Creating a 'NATO of Nations' in order to save it. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer the Pentagon handed NATO members a
(2026-09-02). People from all walks of life pay tribute to martyrs in Yichang. ecns.cn A commemorative event marking the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is held in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province on Sept. 3, 2026.
(2026-09-03). DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem. aljazeera.com DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
(2026-09-03). House approves anti-socialist red-baiting resolution. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—It is normal in the leadup to elections for lawmakers to put up for vote a variety of so-called "messaging bills," allowing them to stake out positions on issues in the public eye. As the midterm elections rapidly approach, the GOP finds itself in trouble on the messaging front because it has done nothing to …
(2026-09-03). France records 'hottest summer ever' in 2026. aljazeera.com France joins other European countries in recording its hottest summer since measurements began.
(2026-09-03). Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre. aljazeera.com Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre…
(2026-09-03). US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV. aljazeera.com Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
(2026-09-03). First USAF F-15EX To Be Based In Japan Departs Boeing's St. Louis Plant. twz.com 
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(2026-09-03). Oddly, The Cleveland Browns Signify The End Of The Plight Of Black NFL Quarterbacks [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: | One is unproven. The other is hated by his own fanbase. However, both of them are gainfully employed. To understand just how far Black quarterbacks have come in the NFL, pay attention to Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland. | The Browns have a quarterback problem this season, as usual. According to a recent
(2026-09-03). Prominent Niger Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, former correspondent for Radio France Internationale, February 12, 2007. | © 2007 Seyllou/AFP via Getty Images | Three days have passed since the prominent Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka went missing, raising fears that he may have been forcibly disappeared.Kaka, director-general of Radio Télévision Saraounia and a former correspondent for Radio France Internationale, left his office in Niamey, the capital, at around 7 p.m. on August 31 to return home. Since then, his family and colleagues have been unable to obtain any information about his wherea…
(2026-09-02). Vessels prohibited from entering Yellow Sea from Sept. 5 to 8 due to military drills. ecns.cn Vessels are banned from entering parts of the Yellow Sea between 8 a.m. on Sept. 5 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 8, as military exercises will be conducted there, according to the China Maritime Safety Administration on Thursday.
(2026-09-02). 70 years on, China-Egypt ties keep growing wider. ecns.cn This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt ⚪ a milestone that reflects decades of growing trust and partnership.
(2026-09-03). Iranians under pressure since start of war. al-monitor.com A Persian restaurant in Kuwait has removed any mention of Iran from its name, a sign of the pressure the Iranian community in the Gulf country has faced since the Middle East war erupted. | Following weeks of calm, Iran resumed strikes on Kuwait as the Islamic republic and the United States returned to open conflict in a war that has rattled the region and the global economy.
(2026-09-03). Muslim Americans Organize Amid Spike in Islamophobia. juancole.com By | Originally published in ( Zohran Mamdani was elected the first Muslim mayor of New York City in 2025. This year, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic p…
(2026-09-03). Rogue Dems Join GOP To Condemn Socialism. levernews.com 
(2026-09-03). Where did we come from? How did we get here? mronline.org 
Humans are part of the 'animal kingdom'—and of nature in general — but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
(2026-09-02). Group cited in UK's Guardian report on China's mudslide relief has U.S. financial backing. ecns.cn A Sri Lankan-born journalist and author based in Hong Kong has highlighted the U.S. government connections of a self-described Tibetan advocacy group, cited in a Guardian report alleging that China underreported casualties from a recent flood disaster.
(2026-09-03). Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny. aljazeera.com Niger's authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
(2026-09-03). AI Could Revolutionize Medicine, But Humans Must Be in Charge: Researcher Shreya Johri. democracynow.org 
As part of our ongoing series on artificial intelligence, we speak with researcher Shreya Johri, who says AI has the power to revolutionize the field of medicine, particularly in diagnosing patients. Johri is a postdoctoral fellow at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and completed her Ph.D. at Harvard Medical School in 2025. She discusses ways that new technology is improving patient care, but she says AI must be treated like an additional tool and not be given control over patient care. "Doctors have to be responsible, have to take the responsibility of this, until we are more confident we have frameworks d…
(2026-09-03). Displacement: An Inherent Problem of a Divided World. worldbeyondwar.org 
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(2026-09-03). Canadian Unions Applauded Walking Away From Trade Negotiations, Call for More Worker Protections. portside.org Canadian Unions Applauded Walking Away From Trade Negotiations, Call for More Worker Protections |
(2026-09-03). Nepal Faces Massive Rebuilding as Search for Flood Victims Continues. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal is facing a major reconstruction challenge after a catastrophic glacier collapse triggered floods, mud and landslides across areas near the Chinese border on August 26. Authorities estimate that around 20,000 homes will need to be rebuilt, while search and rescue operations continue for thousands of people still missing. Thousands of Homes Destroyed Preliminary government …
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/20: 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers: S.F. War Memorial Veterans Building. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave., 2nd Floor | S.F. War Memorial Veterans | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-03). Australia-China cultural week to feature 6th gala in Sydney. ecns.cn Preparations for the 6th Australia-China Spring Festival Gala officially began in Sydney on Monday, with the 2027 Australia-China Cultural Week scheduled to run from Jan. 23 to 31.
(2026-09-03). Fascism-Forward: Into the shadows with Hindu Nationalism. mronline.org 
Fascism-forward nationalism, held patriotic by Hindutva, portends the imaginary of India as a Hindu Nation. In its pursuit, a "deeper state" has been established whose malevolent operations polarise and religionise the body politic.
(2026-09-03). Ningxia exports over 3,300 live cattle to Uzbekistan in 2026. ecns.cn Ningxia has expanded exports of high-quality live cattle to Uzbekistan amid growing economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to Yinchuan Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Zack Polanski confirms he'll run in by-election to replace Starmer. thecanary.co 
On 1 September, Keir Starmer announced that he would be stepping down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Following the announcement, there was speculation as to who the Green Party would stand as its candidate. Now, Greens leader Zack Polanski has confirmed he will be running to replace Starmer: Labour stands up for […] | By
(2026-09-03). New York City schools ban AI for students; what parents need to know | Trending. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: New York City public schools are set to temporarily stop elementary and middle school students from using generative artificial intelligence tools during the coming school year.Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the one-year restriction as city officials begin a wider review of how AI is being used by children in classrooms. The move has been described by officials as one of the broadest student AI bans in the United States. | Also Read…
(2026-09-03). The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival deepens China-Thailand cultural connections. ecns.cn The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival opened at Chulalongkorn University on Tuesday, bringing together artists, scholars, and youth from both China and Thailand for a five-day celebration of cultural exchange.
(2026-09-03). Large-scale aircraft maintenance center completed at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. ecns.cn The T3B aircraft maintenance project at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, constructed by China Railway First Group Co., Ltd., was officially completed on Tuesday and is expected to enter full operation soon.
(2026-09-03). A Mission To Create Bioregional Learning Centers. popularresistance.org Our learning journey in the Design School kicked off just as the pilgrimage was coming to an end. I wrote about it here. We hosted a webinar to share how we will embark on two more pilgrimages in September and October, launch a global community of practice called the BLC Action Network in January, and offer the pathway to join with our first Bioregional Design Certificate course that begins in November. | All of this is part of our pathway to seed at least 1000 bioregional learning centers into being by the year 2035. It is the enactment of our Dandelion Strategy. And we are giving ourselves time to feel what eme…
(2026-09-03). Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts. sanews.gov.za Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts | The Government has secured a ‚Ǩ300 million concessional loan, equivalent to R5.6 billion, to support National Treasury's Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) programme, which will help metropolitan municipalities improve service delivery and upgrade ageing infrastructure. ⚪ The MTSR is designed to support the turnaround of the three essential trading services – electricity, water supply and sanitation, and solid waste management – in South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities, which collectively serve over 22 million r…
(2026-09-03). PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge. al-monitor.com MADRID, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Spain has found no evidence to conclude that July's deadly border rush from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated by Moroccan authorities, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday,countering allegations in a Spanish police report.Speaking in parliament, Sanchez responded to claims in the report that emerged this week suggesting the entry of over 70,000 people into Ceuta was not a spontaneous migration but a planned effort to overwhelm border controls.
(2026-09-03). Israel denies Palestinian teachers permits, paralysing Christian schools in East Jerusalem. thecanary.co 
Israel has paralysed the start of the academic year for Christian schools in occupied East Jerusalem with a sudden rejection of entry permits for Palestinian teachers. The schools will remain closed until permits are renewed. The Israeli apartheid regime's move is one of many making life increasingly impossible for Palestinian Christians. Severing East Jerusalem from […] | By
(2026-09-03). Xi urges China, Egypt to jointly oppose unilateralism, acts of bullying. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Egypt to work together to oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying.
(2026-09-03). Book Introduction: NATO: What You Need to Know by Medea Benjamin and David Swanson. worldbeyondwar.org 
When the prospect of Ukraine joining NATO became a topic of discussion four years ago, most Japanese people viewed the alliance as irrelevant to Japan. However, there have been large shifts in the global landscape since then. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-03). Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down. aljazeera.com Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
(2026-09-03). Autism support workers in Maryland on first-ever strike. peoplesworld.org 
ROCKVILLE, Md.—This summer, a group of 33 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in Rockville, Md., made a bold decision to go on strike after their employer, Verbal Beginnings, refused to negotiate a fair contract for over a year. These workers provide vital early intervention and special services for children on the autism spectrum. Represented by Teamsters …
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/12: November 2026 Election Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-09-03). NTA declares UGC NET June 2026 Results of 84/87 Subjects. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday August 28, 2026 announced the UGC NET June 2026 Results of the 84 of the total 87 subjects for which the exams were held.
(2026-09-03). Wednesday 10/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-09-03). The economics of Thomas Sankara: The Eighth Pan-Africa Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
What does liberation require when poverty has been engineered by history, dependency is sold as development, and dignity can only be won through collective discipline, popular power and self-reliance?
(2026-09-03). Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country'. portside.org Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country' |
(2026-09-03). The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast. strategic-culture.su By Jeffrey D. SACHS, Sybil FARES | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Last week, Pakistan announced that it will not comply with the latest…
(2026-09-03). Kais Saied's economic experiment has failed Tunisia. aljazeera.com Saied's promised path to self-reliance has deepened Tunisia's economic crisis rather than resolving it.
(2026-09-03). Why betting on interference is a strategic miscalculation. strategic-culture.su At a time that calls for channels to ease tensions, the West chooses to escalate them. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Dangerous int…
(2026-09-03). Morocco's ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins. aljazeera.com Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
(2026-09-03). CNA SF Kaiser Nurses Protest AI, ICE, Palantir & Staffing Shortage Threatening Patients. indybay.org Kaiser nurses contract at Kaiser Norther California is expired on September 1 and they had rallies at over 25 hospitals including San Francisco. They talked about the staffing crisis and the use of AI to destroy nurse jobs. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir which is profiting from destroying jobs, ICE raids and concentration camps.
(2026-09-03). Philippine Police Arrest 11 Indigenous Rights Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Indigenous residents from Nueva Vizcaya province protest outside the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 13, 2026. | © 2026 Charles Edmon Perez/JNA Press/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-09-03). Former campaign chair: Trump 'cares about Trump the most'. aljazeera.com Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
(2026-09-03). US judge blocks Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship. aljazeera.com Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
(2003-09-26). Karachi mayor slams JI strike, says market closures cause billions in losses. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Thursday slammed Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) nationwide shutter-down strike, saying the business closures caused financial losses and disproportionately affected people who relied on daily wages. | A nationwide shutter-down strike was observed today against the government's petroleum levy and rising inflation, with traders, petrol pump operators, private schools and lawyers joining the protest in Karachi. The strike, called by JI, led to widespread closures across the city's major commercial centres, while business activity and traffic remained lower than usual. | Speaking at the inau…
(2026-09-03). "Catastrophic Failure" : Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Mail-In Voting Rules Could Derail Election. democracynow.org 
An anonymous federal whistleblower has warned that the Trump administration's new system for handling mail ballots through the U.S. Postal Service is untested, fatally flawed and likely to lead to a "catastrophic failure" if it's implemented ahead of November's midterm elections. This follows President Trump's executive order in March directing his administration to create federal lists of citizens and to refuse delivery of mail-in ballots to people not on those lists. The legality of Trump's executive order is being challenged. | The new hurdles raised by the executive o…
(2026-09-03). Scientists at 30 US schools have done military research for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org See an insect crawling in the corner of the room? It might be a surveillance robot, thanks to research at Carnegie Mellon University to develop
(2026-09-03). 25 Years Ago, 9/11 Triggered a U.S. Crusade of Torture. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2026-09-03). Sanders, Casar‚ÄØIntroduce Legislation to‚ÄØBan Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) today announced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, forthcoming legislation to stop AI oligarchs from building machines humans cannot control.The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would permanently ban the development and deployment of superintelligent AI and temporarily pause advanced AI development until a federal regulator has established safety rules. It would also direct the U.S. to pursue international agreements to prevent superintelligence from being developed anywhere in the world."Nearly every day, there is a frightening new story abo…
(2026-09-03). Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Russian Black Sea Resort Town Of Sochi For The First Time. twz.com 
Ukraine carried out one of its farthest This marks the first known USV attack on this city that Russian President Vladimir Putin ofte…
(2026-09-03). Child care coalition steps up to run in Corvallis, Oregon. peoplesworld.org 
CORVALLIS, Ore.— A coalition of city council candidates has stepped forward in Corvallis, Oregon, seeking to increase the availability of affordable and accessible child care in the city. The group includes candidates in six of Corvallis' nine wards, potentially creating a majority on the city council to spearhead a policy addressing child care should they …
(2026-09-02). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Wednesday the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.
(2026-09-03). 'Could be considered a bribe': Delaware incumbent was secretly recorded offering potential challenger a job if he didn't run. whyy.org 
(2003-09-26). Govt, JI agree to form technical committees to review petroleum levy. tribune.com.pk 
The government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have agreed to hold technical-level talks on reducing the petroleum levy and fuel prices, with both sides to form teams of experts to examine the issue and work out a feasible mechanism for providing relief to consumers. | The decision was announced at a press conference in Lahore on Thursday following a meeting between the JI leadership and a government delegation at Mansoorah. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and Punjab Minister Khawaja Salman Rafiq represented the government, while JI emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman…
(2026-09-03). Belgium will not support seizure of Russian assets — defense minister. infobrics.org European countries continue to seek to use Russian funds to finance Ukraine, but Belgium opposes this.
(2026-09-03). Tuesday 9/8: Canadians Are Not The Enemy! STOP The Trade War NOW! No Tariffs & Trade War With Canada. indybay.org Middle Harbor Shoreline Park | Port Of Oakland | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland…
(2026-09-03). Journalist And Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem Dead At 92. newsone.com 
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty | Journalist, activist, and feminist icon Gloria Steinem died in her home on Wednesday at the age of 92. |
(2026-09-03). Organizing success: DreamWorks remote workers ratify first union agreement. peoplesworld.org 
BURBANK, Calif.—DreamWorks remote workers ended 2025 with a vote to unionize, and months later, on Aug. 21, they have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The organizing victory saw 97% of participants voting in favor of the contract. Of the 108 eligible voters, 90 cast ballots, representing an impressive 83.3% voter turnout. The Animation …
(2026-09-03). Germany's capital is being transformed into a centre for arms production—and workers must pay the bill. wsws.org While hospitals and schools are falling into disrepair, 600 million euros are being cut from public transport, rents are skyrocketing, and social infrastructure is collapsing, billions are being poured into rearmament.
(2026-09-03). Can Trump Bring Impeachment Back from the Dead? davidswanson.org Can the man who's brought back measles, fascism, and royal ballrooms raise impeachment from the grave? No, of course not. He can hardly raise himself from a chair. But with his help, the rest of us might be able to do it. When the House Judiciary Committee passed articles of impeachment against Nixon, it carefully …
(2026-09-03). Alexander Bahar, other historians of fascism and Ukrainian nationalism, join call to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Among those denouncing the sentencing is the German scholar Alexander Bahar, co-author of The Reichstag Fire – How History is Created.
(2026-09-03). Burnham hosts Macron: Bayeux Tapestry pageantry, a migrant crackdown and an escalation of war in Ukraine. wsws.org A Downing Street readout noted that the two "discussed next steps on establishing local assembly lines in Ukraine for the long-range missile, SCALP, which uses British technology."
(2026-09-03). Activists gather outside parliament as government says it 'remains committed' to electoral reform. thecanary.co 
Activists protested outside Parliament on 2 September, demanding electoral reform, specifically Proportional Representation. They included representatives of electoral reform campaign groups Make Votes Matter, Compass and Unlock Democracy. Gathered behind a banner saying "Wake Up Westminster", the campaigners triggered 34 alarm clocks to ring simultaneously, representing the 34% vote that afforded Labour a landslide majority […] | By
(2026-09-03). Mainland sends birthday wishes to giant panda Yuan Yuan on hr 22nd birthday. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to giant panda Yuan Yuan, who turned 22 at Taipei Zoo.
(2026-09-03). Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Foreign weapons, military technology, fighters and logistical networks are helping sustain Sudan's conflict and expanding the warring parties' ability to strike distant civilian areas with drones, a U.N. fact-finding mission said on Thursday.Sudan's war, which erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million people and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
(2026-09-03). A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation's food safety net. mronline.org 
The Trump administration has cut staff, funding at agencies that track foodborne illnesses.
(2026-09-03). India rejects court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty. aljazeera.com India has rejected a Hague-based arbitration court's ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in force.
(2026-09-02). Vietnamese representative praises China's efforts to preserve temples in Qinghai. ecns.cn "As for heritage preservation in Qinghai, you have done an excellent job protecting traditional handicrafts and historical sites including temples," said Truong Cong Le Hoang, director of the China-Vietnam Service Center, in an exclusive interview recently.
(2026-09-03). OpenAI's Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity. aljazeera.com 'A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.'
(2026-09-03). NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe. aljazeera.com Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league's conclusions and validity of investigation.
(2026-09-03). EU Partnership Talks with Bahrain Should Seek Activists' Release. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdulhadi al-Khawaja (left) and Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad. | © Bahrain Centre for human rights/Wikimedia and Private | For over 15 years, Danish human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Swedish activist Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad have been languishing in Bahrain's prisons, as their governments and the European Union (EU) have failed to secure their release from unjust detention. As the EU launched negotiations for a "Strategic Partnership Agreement" with Bahrain in July, it should use them to ensure that al-Khawaja, al-Muqdad and others unjustly jailed can finally be free and reu…
(2026-09-03). 89% Of Citizens Believe The US Government Is Corrupt — Because It Is [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-03). Union, greens hit Trump Yosemite deal with developer. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Not content with literally gilding Washington, D.C.'s monuments, President Donald Trump has angered a federal workers union, environmental groups and California by planning a land giveaway from iconic Yosemite National Park to developer Jeff Poli, who wants to build a private one-mile access road to his lodge and rental cabins outside it. Outrage from National …
(2026-09-03). US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers…
(2026-09-03). British 'terror' police launch dawn raids on peaceful activists' homes. thecanary.co 
Britain's police state has struck another low after targeting peaceful activists for dawn raids and arrests under 'terrorism' suspicions. Police are seen on door-cams arriving to arrest or notify 'terror suspects'. DAWN RAIDS Dozens of peaceful activists are having their homes raided by counter-terrorism police for campaigning to lift the ban on Palestine Action. Police […] | By
(2026-09-03). Powerful storm hits Canada's Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands. aljazeera.com Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
(2026-09-03). Wondering How Nuts Trump's Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum. portside.org Wondering How Nuts Trump's Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum. |
(2026-09-03). Spain migrant boat tragedy: 83 feared dead after vessel sinks near Canary Islands. ptcnews.tv Spain migrant boat tragedy: More than 80 migrants are feared dead after a boat carrying people from West Africa met with an accident in the Atlantic Ocean near Spain's Canary Islands, in what is being described as another deadly crossing on one of Europe's most dangerous migration routes.Helena Maleno, founder of migrant rights group Walking Borders, said 83 persons had died in the incident. Her account included three women and a child. However, Spanish authorities have so far confirmed five deaths, meaning the final toll could change as search and rescue operations continue and more information becomes availabl…
(2026-09-03). The end of an era: Wilmington Hispanic Parade marks 50 years of Latino history before preparing for a new chapter in Dover. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For five decades, Fourth Street — or Calle Cuarto — in Wilmington has become a place where Delaware's Hispanic and Latino communities come together to celebrate their cultures, their history and their growing presence in the state. | But this year's Wilmington Hispanic Parade will be more than a celebration. | It will mark the end of an era. | The parade will be the final one hosted in Wilmington before the annual tradition moves to Dover next year, as organizers…
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue.
(2026-09-03). SEIU1021 SF Nurses & Community Healthcare Workers Protesting Attacks By Lurie & Union Tops. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF City nurses and City Community Healthcare Workers are protesting a concession contract pushed by SF Mayor Lurie & union tops.
(2026-09-03). China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise. ecns.cn China, Russia and Mongolia will hold the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise in early September 2026, China's Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). UEFA opens disciplinary case against Fenerbahce's Guendouzi and Greenwood. aljazeera.com Guendouzi and Greenwood made provocative gestures towards the Lyon ‚Äåsupporters after their Champions League playoff.
(2026-09-03). AI monitoring system works offline at remote drilling sites in China. ecns.cn A self-reliant AI monitoring system that operates without external internet access has been deployed at remote coalbed methane drilling sites in Shanxi Province, effectively resolving safety supervision bottlenecks in low-connectivity frontier areas.
(2026-09-03). Seven gourds growing in a courtyard evoke classic cartoon memories. ecns.cn A 75‚Äëyear‚Äëold man's waterside courtyard in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, has gone viral after seven lush green gourds grew on his trellis, reminding visitors of the classic Chinese animated series Calabash Brothers.
(2026-09-03). UK Government Commits To Boom Refueling For RAF Tankers. twz.com 
(2026-09-03). 50 year anniversary of Santa Cruz guitars in the Bay Area. indybay.org Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
(2026-09-03). Il caso Fedorov: anatomia di una frattura del potere ucraino. strategic-culture.su Lo scontro con Zelensky è la prima scaramuccia visibile di questa transizione. Non sarà l'ultima. | Segue nostro Qualcosa sta andando storto? | Il 15 luglio 2026 Volodymyr Zelensky rimuove il proprio ministro della Difesa. àà un gesto che, sulla carta, non dovrebbe sorprendere nessuno: i governi in guerra cambiano ministri, i rimpasti sono la fisiologia del potere esecutivo, e la Difesa ucraina è passata attraverso più di una deca…
(2026-09-03). UN warns El Nino could be 'off the charts', strongest in decades. aljazeera.com The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
(2026-09-03). El Nino: A phenomenon supercharged by climate change. aljazeera.com Scientists warn the 2026-27 El Nino could become the strongest ever, exacerbating global heat, droughts and floods.
(2026-09-03). Rare trio of cyclones churns across Pacific as powerful El Nino fuels storm activity. geo.tv This handout satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /GOES shows Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina over the Pacific Ocean on September 2, 2026, at 15: 30 UTC. — AFPThree cyclones are churning across the…
(2026-09-03). Could El Niño Become the Strongest Ever Recorded? WMO Warns of Extreme Weather. moderndiplomacy.eu The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to intensify through 2027 and could become the strongest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The WMO says there is a near 100% probability that El Niño will persist through February 2027, driven by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. El Niño Could Reach Unprecedented Strength WMO …