(2026-09-09). South Korea says Hormuz talks with France concern contribution options, not troop deployment. al-monitor.com By Kyu-seok ShimSEOUL, Sept 9 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed cooperation on security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a summit in Paris on Tuesday, but the talks did not concern troop deployment, Seoul's presidential office said.Lee, who is on a state visit to France, said at a joint press conference that he had discussed the Strait of Hormuz with Macron as part of wider talks on international security issues.
(2026-09-09). Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 12, preliminary shipping data showed on Wednesday.The figures could change as some ships typically switch off their transponders during the voyage.Of the six vessels, five were entering and one was exiting, initial data from shiptracker Kpler showed at 0200 GMT. They included one Panamax and one intermediate tanker.
imemc.org (2026-09-08). PCHR: "Ongoing Genocide: Israel Kills Eight Palestinians and Injures Dozens More in Gaza"The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed eight Palestinians, including two children, and injured at least dozens more in a series of attacks targeting civilian vehicles and gatherings, shelters, and residential areas across the Gaza Strip over the past four days. Recurrent incidents of gunfire and artillery shelling were also reported in populated areas and against displaced Palestinians near the "Yellow Line."
imemc.org (2026-09-08). PCHR: "Ongoing Genocide: Israel Kills Eight Palestinians and Injures Dozens More in Gaza"The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) killed eight Palestinians, including two children, and injured at least dozens more in a series of attacks targeting civilian vehicles and gatherings, shelters, and residential areas across the Gaza Strip over the past four days. Recurrent incidents of gunfire and artillery shelling were also reported in populated areas and against displaced Palestinians near the "Yellow Line."
2026-09-07: Liberal Zionists Are Evil Sh*tbags
In a recent appearance at the Hampton Institute, Hillary Clinton stated that Benjamin Netanyahu's "first and foremost" offense is the damage he has done to Israel and its reputation.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-06). Israel's destruction of Gaza sewage system backfires, triggering water crisis for regime
Israel destruction of Gaza's sewage system has contributed to an enormous algal bloom that has disrupted Israel's own desalination network, forcing five of its six plants offline.
The five desalination plants, which provide more than 80 percent of regime's drinking water, were shut down after microscopic algae clogged their intake systems, forcing authorities to impose restrictions on water use,
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran responds to Grossis remarks on nuclear site inspections
The Iranian mission said Grossi should first call on the United States and Israel to stop attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-06). IRGC strikes 3 US-linked vessels, 3 trespassing oil tankers in retaliation for American attacks
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy announces striking three United States-linked vessels and three trespassing oil tankers in retaliation for earlier American attacks on Iranian tankers.
reuters.com (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities sayOperations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.
apnews.com (2026-09-08). Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 peopleIsrael's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran calls on UN to hold US, Israel accountable for war crime
Iran's mission to the UN Office in Geneva has urged for holding the United States and Israeli regime accountable for the war crimes they committed during their aggression against Iran on February 28.
(2026-09-09). Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Joe BrockWASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.
(2026-09-09). Is this Mojtaba's biggest blow to Trump? Iran just caught America's 'most advanced' underwater drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's IRGC Navy claims it has captured an advanced U.S. unmanned underwater vessel near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz in what it described as a "complex intelligence and operational" mission. The reported seizure comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran clashes at sea, although the claim has not been independently verified and Washington has not confirmed the capture.
(2026-09-09). Protesters urge South Korea to stay out of Iran war. al-monitor.com Dozens of South Koreans urged their government on Wednesday not to deploy troops to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, slamming what they called Washington's "illegal war". | The protesters across from the large US embassy compound in Seoul waved signs saying "Do not join a war of aggression" as their leaders weigh a "contribution" to the waterway's security.
(2026-09-09). US strikes Iranian tankers after attempted attack on Navy ship. al-monitor.com Iran fired ballistic missiles into Jordan in response, targeting a key US air base in escalation after US aircraft destroyed five more oil tankers in Tehran's fleet.
(2026-09-09). Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens. al-monitor.com Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on I…
(2026-09-09). Iran claims captures of US submarine in Hormuz, attack on its bases in retaliation for strikes. ptcnews.tv
(2026-09-09). What Houthi setbacks in Yemen mean for regional influence. al-monitor.com The renewed fighting in Yemen is testing one of Iran's most valuable regional partnerships just as Tehran scrambles to preserve its remaining leverage.
(2026-09-09). Iran's top power trio meet in Tehran for 'secret' talks after seizure of America's 'advanced' drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's top leadership has held a high-level meeting in Tehran as tensions with the U.S. escalate, with President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the judiciary chief. The talks come after Iran's Navy claimed the capture of a U.S. unmanned submersible, while President Donald Trump touted the success of the American naval blockade.
(2026-09-09). Iran's proxy war is back: Trump aide points straight to Mojtaba's hand behind Saudi attacks | Watch. hindustantimes.com The U.S. says it is closely monitoring escalating Houthi activity, warning of an Iranian hand behind the group's actions. Washington also highlighted its strong defence relationship with Saudi Arabia and said ground operations are underway against Houthi advances, while stopping short of announcing any new U.S. military action.
(2026-09-09). Iran attacks US base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk. al-monitor.com By Enas Alashray and Idrees AliCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at abase in Jordan used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday, after the U.S. said it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, in a sharp escalation of the six-month-old war.Increased attacks by both theU.S. and Iran have shattered a month of relative calm, hitting military, shipping and energy assets, sending oil prices surging and drawing in regional allies in recent days.
(2026-09-09). US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after attempted missile attacks. al-monitor.com Sept 8 (Reuters) – U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8 after attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship over the past two days. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Christian Martinez; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-09-09). Lebanon/Israel: Hezbollah's Use of Cluster Munitions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Israelis look at the border with Lebanon from a position in the northern village of Metula on March 5, 2026, after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel during the ongoing conflict. | © March 2026 Amir Levy/Getty Images | (Beirut, September 9, 2026) — Hezbollah unlawfully fired widely banned cluster munitions into a town in northern Israel on March 4, 2026, and again on March 15, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks, neither of which caused civilian casualties, took place during a major escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah beginning on March 2 as par…
(2026-09-09). White Phosphorus: Recent Use, Inhumane Effects Require New Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A white phosphorus munition airbursts over buildings in the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon during an Israeli bombardment on October 31, 2024. | © 2024 AFP via Getty Images | Recent use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in Lebanon underscores the need for new international law to regulate these devastating weapons.White phosphorus munitions can inflict excruciating burns and cause lifelong physical, psychological, and socioeconomic harm.Countries should condemn ongoing use of white phosphorus munitions, call for further international talks on the matter, and ensure…
(2026-09-09). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-09). Wednesday 9/9: Presentation: Mapping Genocide with American Indian Cultural District. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-09-09). UCLA doctoral student sues over punishment for anti-genocide protests. wsws.org UCLA doctoral student Dylan Kupsh is suing after nearly two years of disciplinary proceedings, campus exclusion and a withheld degree tied to his anti-genocide protests.
(2026-09-09). UNICEF Cuba promotes green jobs in the sugar sector. radiohc.cu The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF Cuba) has announced that, through partnerships with UN agencies, a project is underway in the country to promote green jobs for young people. | The initiative, as the organization explained on its Facebook page, is being implemented through the Green Jobs for Youth Pact, with the participation of the International Labor Organization for Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations Environment Program, and UNICEF, in coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. | The sugar sector was selected as a strategic entry point for a pilot program that links…
(2026-09-09). Cuba: Avanza implementación de nuevas formas de gestión en los servicios farmacéuticos. cubadebate.cu La incorporación de formas de gestión no estatal a los servicios farmacéuticos avanza con la evaluación de 36 proyectos para la administración de farmacias comunitarias, informó Cristina Lara Bastanzuri, directora nacional de Medicamentos y Tecnologías Médicas del Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap).
(2026-09-09). Cuba guarda en sus rocas la memoria de la Tierra. cubadebate.cu Cuba alcanza 548 geositios declarados y tres geoparques nacionales aprobados que protegen formaciones únicas, fósiles y paisajes con valor científico y turístico.
(2026-09-09). Universidad del oriente de Cuba fortalece cooperación científica en Bélgica. radiohc.cu La Universidad de Holguín, en el oriente cubano, fortalece sus lazos académicos en Bélgica mediante la firma de acuerdos internacionales destinados a la investigación aplicada y la innovación tecnológica. | El programa se inserta en el proyecto de Cooperación Universitaria Institucional (IUC, por sus siglas en inglés), enfocado en la ingeniería de soluciones de servicios inteligentes para el desarrollo social y tecnológico. | Autoridades del centro de educación superior cubano y de la Universidad KU Leuven, de Bélgica, suscribieron un convenio que formaliza el desarrollo de programas de doctorados conjuntos entre…
(2026-09-09). Chequea Díaz-Canel rehabilitación de la fuente de abasto de agua "El Gato" cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recorrió en la mañana de este martes la provincia de Mayabeque. El inicio tuvo lugar en la importante fuente de agua conocida como "El Gato", principal sistema suministrador del preciado líquido para los municipios del este de La Habana.
(2026-09-09). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba jamás volverá a ser colonia. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este martes que su país "tiene claro que jamás volverá a ser colonia ni neocolonia" de ningún imperio. | En un mensaje difundido a través de sus redes sociales, el mandatario sostuvo que la nación caribeña conoce profundamente el significado histórico de haber estado subordinado a dos potencias imperiales en el pasado.Cuba, que conoce bien el significado de haber sido colonia y neocolonia de dos imperios, tiene claro que jamás volverá a serlo de ninguno", señaló. | Agregó que "la sangre q…
(2026-09-09). 9/3: China Panda Aid Partners with ƒ∞nsan Sebil Selam to Support Gaza. indybay.org China Panda Aid Partners with ƒ∞nsan Sebil Selam to Support Gaza People through Soup Kitchen Project…
(2026-09-09). The Return of Ancient History. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On October 27, Israelis go to the polls in an election fraught with debate about ancient history. The country's right-wing finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has concrete plans to extend sovereignty over much of the West Bank and all of Gaza, sometimes speaking of expanding as far as Damascus. Netanyahu has invoked the idea of a 'Greater Israel' covering much of the Middle East. Each justifies their claims with biblical promises and interpretations of two-thousand-year-old Jewish history. | These arguments contrast with the rhetoric of the Jewish state's fo…
(2026-09-09). Israel tells British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, sources say. al-monitor.com TEL AVIV, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Israel has told the British consulate in East Jerusalem that it must close and that diplomats assigned there will lose their accreditation within 30 days, an Israeli official and two sources familiar with the matter said. British representatives assigned to a U.S.-led Gaza coordination mission in Israel, as well as British diplomats based in Ramallah, must leave within seven days, the two sources said.
(2026-09-09). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Venezuela: Conferencia de Luis Britto Garcia, ´El peor convenio petrolero del mundo ª. indybay.org Venezuela: Conferencia de Luis Britto Garcia, ´El peor convenio petrolero del mundo ª | y entrevista al compañero Mario Silva…
(2026-09-09). China steps up countermeasures against U.S. sanctions on Chinese entities. ecns.cn China has stepped up countermeasures against U.S. sanctions, criticizing the U.S. for abusing unilateral sanctions and extraterritorial measures.
(2026-09-09). Shanghai Pudong Airport named Asia-Pacific's best-connected airport. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport has been ranked the best-connected airport in the Asia-Pacific for 2025, according to the Airport Industry Connectivity Report released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East.
(2026-09-09). 600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru. aljazeera.com Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
(2026-09-09). Sisi hosts Greece, Cyprus leaders for energy talks: What to know. al-monitor.com The three-way summit in Cairo follows electricity and gas deals between the three countries as Egypt addresses its gas production struggles.
(2026-09-09). 8th China Grain Trading Conference concludes with $13 billion in deals. ecns.cn The 8th China Grain Trading Conference concluded on Monday in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, with transactions and intended deals totaling 87.87 billion yuan (about $12.96 billion).
(2026-09-09). Palestine Forum condemns NZ for talk, no 'meaningful action' over illegal Israeli settlements. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand has called on the New Zealand government to follow France, the UK, Canada and nine other countries to impose restrictions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Twelve countries have now announced measures targeting trade connected to Israeli settlements, signalling growing international…
(2026-09-09). Air traffic control glitch sparks aviation chaos, 1,300 flights cancelled across UK. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than 1,000 flights were cancelled across the United Kingdom on Tuesday after a technical problem at the country's air traffic control provider, NATS, caused major disruption at several airports. | According to flight tracking platform FlightRadar24, nearly 1,300 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Edinburgh were among the airports affected. Dublin Airport in neighbouring Ireland also reported dozens of cancellations. | NATS says system problem fixedNATS said the disruption was caused by a fault in its flight data processing…
(2026-09-09). US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment. aljazeera.com Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.
(2026-09-09). China, U.S. maintain communication on AI: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the United States are maintaining communication on AI-related issues, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-09-09). Trump's 9/11 rescue story goes viral: Did firefighters carry him from a collapsing building? | Watch. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump recalled a dramatic moment during 9/11 memorial service, which involved two firefighters who rushed to pull him to safety after they feared a U.S. Steel structure was about to collapse. Trump, during a 9/11 praised the firefighters for their quick response, claiming that they literally lifted him and carried him away from the danger.
(2026-09-09). Former HKSAR Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89. ecns.cn Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), died of illness at the age of 89 in Hong Kong at 9: 57 p.m. Tuesday.
(2026-09-09). CIFTIS 2026 opens in Beijing with more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 90 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Wednesday, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-09). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-09). Sunday 10/4: FabMo Artisans Market. indybay.org The Bay Area's Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! | The Los Altos Community Center, Oct. 4 11AM-4PM | 97 Hillview Ave.
(2026-09-09). Saturday 9/19: Seaside: Coastal Cleanup Day. indybay.org Throughout the Monterey Bay area and in Seaside: Laguna Grande Regional Park and Robert's Lake. Check-in location is at the dirt parking lot between Laguna Grande Park Lakeside entrance and Chili's.
(2026-09-09). Australia: Reject the AEU's false "unity" claim! Vote No in the all-staff ballot of Victorian educators! wsws.org Australian Education Union President Mullaly's video betrayed a nervousness that union members who voted Yes last time, or did not vote at all, may switch to No, as the nature of the betrayal becomes clearer.
(2026-09-09). Argentina's Milei hails the Pinochet coup: A government in crisis turns to dictatorship and nationalism. wsws.org A government whose austerity program is feeding the economic crisis and mass discontent is reaching simultaneously for the rehabilitation of the military dictatorships and for nationalist chauvinism.
(2026-09-09). Brazilian judiciary scandal exposes crisis of rule one month before elections. wsws.org A month before Brazil's elections, feuding factions of the Federal Supreme Court have exposed the terminal crisis of the political regime built on the 1988 Constitution.
(2026-09-09). ICE refuses to pay for medical care in its concentration camps. wsws.org ICE's failed transition to a new medical claims system has left outside providers unpaid since October 2025, while detainees report delayed and canceled specialty care.
(2026-09-09). AI and the fight for socialism. wsws.org We are publishing here "AI and the fight for socialism," the fifth of six resolutions adopted unanimously by the Ninth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 2 to 7, 2026.
(2026-09-09). Slovenia turns Israeli ally with new embassy. al-monitor.com A chill has set in between much of Europe and Israel recently over its treatment of Palestinians, but the Alpine nation of Slovenia is bucking the trend. | Under nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa Slovenia is launching a diplomatic reset of its relationship with Israel, which will send its foreign minister to open its first embassy in Ljubljana on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). Wenshan pomegranates make first export to Vietnam. ecns.cn A batch of 8.5 metric tons of fresh pomegranates from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, southwest China, has been exported to Vietnam, marking the first pomegranate export from the region, Kunming Customs said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-09). Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, breaching the symbolic barrier for the first time since July 24 as intensifying conflict in the Middle East fuelled growing concern about oil flows from the region.Brent crude futures rose $2.15, or 2.2%, to $100.07 a barrel by 0721 GMT, whileU.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $1.70, or 1.83%, at $94.73 a barrel. Brent crude prices have risen by a quarter since early last month as hopes fade for a permanent resolution to the six-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict.
(2026-09-09). LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection. al-monitor.com LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Tuesday for bankruptcy protection. | The filing at a New Jersey court indicates the organization, which lost its deep-pocketed Saudi investors earlier this year, intends to restructure and return in a new form, though the fate of star players including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm remains unclear.
(2026-09-09). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: AR glasses enable 'information seeking for assets'. ecns.cn Wearing AR glasses for on‚Äësite metrology‚Äëasset operations that day, he scanned electric meters to be dispatched and retrieved devices following voice prompts, finishing the whole verification process in less than three minutes.
(2026-09-09). Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America. aljazeera.com The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
(2026-09-09). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-09). Japanese yen turbulence continues to threaten global financial markets. wsws.org A rise in Japanese interest rates may halt the yen's slide but set off a disorderly unwinding of the so-called "carry trade."
(2026-09-09). Iran War: Tehran's assertive Rhetoric signals a new and dangerous Phase in Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Iran's threat to target American warships with an enhanced ballistic missile appears to mark a new and potentially more dangerous phase o…
(2026-09-09). China to impose anti-dumping measures on Japanese dichlorosilane imports. ecns.cn China will impose provisional anti-dumping measures on imports of dichlorosilane originating in Japan starting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday.
(2026-09-09). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-09). Pinglu Canal, key project of western land-sea corridor, to open Sept. 16. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, a key project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in western China, will officially open to navigation on Sept. 16, authorities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region announced at a press conference in Nanning, the regional capital, on Monday.
(2026-09-09). Travellers in UK face more chaos after air traffic control glitch. geo.tv People stand with their luggage as the queue at check-in desks inside Terminal 5 of London Heathrow airport, west of London on September 8, 2026, following major disruption due an issue affecting the Nats air traffic control systems. — AFPRyanair calls for Nats chief Martin Rolfe's…
(2026-09-09). Gloria Steinem Was Long Term Paid Operative For The CIA & US Imperialist Crimes. indybay.org Gloria Steinem who is being celebrated by the corporate media and capitalist class was a long term operative for the CIA around the world…
(2026-09-09). Zheng Qinwen confirms participation in 2026 China Open. ecns.cn Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has confirmed her participation in the 2026 China Open, the tournament organizer announced on Tuesday.
(2026-09-09). La France Insoumise calls for the freeing of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Mélenchon is a front-runner in next year's French presidential elections, which currently are expected to produce a runoff between Mélenchon and a neo-fascist candidate.
(2026-09-09). Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attack. al-monitor.com Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a bombshell report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. | Haaretz newspaper, in a report excerpted from a forthcoming book by its reporters, said UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke to Netanyahu a week and a half before the attack and told him that Hamas was planning a major operation.
(2026-09-09). Delegates from multiple countries call for youth to promote BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Recently, the 2nd "Belt and Road" Forum on People-to-People Connectivity took place in Nanjing.
(2026-09-09). Postcard wishlists: what foreign youth hope to bring home from China. ecns.cn Let's hear what international students have to say about their expectations for BRI trade.
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/7: Palo Alto: Labor Day Tesla Takedown Protest – Workers Over Billionaires! indybay.org Sidewalk outside of Tesla Global Engineering Headquarters | 3000 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304…
(2026-09-09). Preserving a Precious Library of Southeast Asia. juancole.com My father, Wim F. Wertheim (1907-1998), Professor of Sociology and History of Southeast Asia, left behind approximately 4,000 books. We, his children, wanted to keep his library intact, and in the following article I describe our attempts to do so. | How did his books eventually reach Jogya? | Amsterdam (Special to Informed Comment) — My father Wim F. Wertheim (1907-1998), a professor of South-East Asian sociology and history, had a library of some four thousand books. When in the final years of his life we children asked him what should be done with it after he died, he always replied that it was entirely u…
(2026-09-09). Sharpeville massacre, 66 years on: Families still wait for justice. aljazeera.com More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
(2026-09-09). Firing reported at Punjabi singer Ammy Virk's convoy in Canada's Abbotsford after concert: Sources. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A convoy linked to Punjabi singer Ammy Virk was reportedly targeted in shooting in British Columbia, Canada, late Saturday, hours after his concert. | According to sources, Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk's convoy was allegedly targeted in the firing. Abbotsford Police have confirmed a shooting in the 2500-block of McCallum Road. However, police have not yet revea…
(2026-09-09). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-09). Oakland is wide-open to billionaire AI data centers. indybay.org No Data Centers In Oakland!
(2026-09-09). Xi extends congratulations over DPRK's 78th founding anniversary. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, on Wednesday extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), over the DPRK's 78th founding anniversary.
(2026-09-09). Song: Abolish ICE for Good. indybay.org Tune: John Brown's Body…
(2026-09-09). Rising Tigray Tensions Test African Union. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Farmers walk past an alleged Eritrean army tank abandoned in Dansa, southwest of Mekele in Tigray region, Ethiopia, June 20, 2021. | © 2021 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-09-09). PBOC extends gold-buying streak to 22 months with record monthly increase. ecns.cn China's central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 22 consecutive months in August, with holdings rising to 76.73 million ounces by the end of the month, according to data released Monday by the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(2026-09-09). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-09). WSWS readers in Asia demand the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Bogdan has not done anything wrong; he is making a great contribution to world peace and democracy. He is uniting Ukrainian and Russian workers against a war that does not belong to them." — A young worker in China…
(2026-09-09). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-09). China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 17.6% year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about $5.13 trillion) in the first eight months of 2026.
(2026-09-09). Chasm between workers and union apparatus on full display at Detroit Labor Day parade. wsws.org With workers facing existential threats on multiple fronts, trade unions could only mobilize a tiny fraction of their membership for the annual Detroit Labor Day event.
(2026-09-09). The case for the US going back to the firing squad. aljazeera.com John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should 'go back to a firing squad'.
(2026-09-09). Tuesday 9/8: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Polk St in front of SF City Hall…
(2026-09-09). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-09). New Study: The Antarctic Ice Sheet Gained Mass From 2020-2024 Due To Staggering Snow And Ice Accumulation. wattsupwiththat.com Antarctica as a whole has only contributed 0.35 cm to sea level rise since 2003.
(2026-09-09). Rally At SF Kaiser To Stop AI Chatbots In Hospitals ICE Out & Single Payer. indybay.org On Labor Day Weekend on September 4 2026, rally was held in front of Kaiser hospital calling for the removal of Chatbots and AI that is being used to eliminate healthcare workers, for ICE Out and for Single Payer. Kaiser also had contracts with Palantir…
(2026-09-09). Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025. aljazeera.com The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.
(2026-09-09). Carbon offsets threaten Great Koala National Park promise. independentaustralia.net 
The Great Koala National Park remains hostage to a controversial carbon offset scheme despite Labor's longstanding promise to protect it.
(2026-09-09). Song for Immigrant Rights. indybay.org Tune: 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall…
(2026-09-09). Opening-up fuels trade in services. ecns.cn China's deeper opening-up in the services sector is set to bolster the global competitiveness of Chinese service providers and generate new growth opportunities for the global business community, according to market analysts and business executives.
(2026-09-09). UK, France, Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlements. al-monitor.com Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians there. | The moves prompted a furious Israel to unveil immediate counter-measures targeting Britain.
(2026-09-09). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-09). Thursday 9/10: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-09-09). Australian state Labor government announces more police-state laws. wsws.org The Minns government's planned vast police powers and new offences apply far more broadly than Labor's supposed target of gang violence.
(2026-09-09). Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan. aljazeera.com Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour…
(2026-09-09). New survey finds over 500 additional petroglyphs in Ningxia's Helan Mountains. ecns.cn A re-survey of the Helan Mountains rock art site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has uncovered more than 500 previously unrecorded petroglyphs, including a rare four-horse chariot carving never before seen in the area.
(2026-09-09). Kazakh delegate on BRI: Sinology serves as bridge between China and the world丨Insights. ecns.cn Adil Kaukenov, director of the "Belt and Road" Research and Education Center of Kazakhstan, shared his firsthand observations of the changes the "Belt and Road Initiative" has brought to trade, education, and beyond to the two countries.
(2026-09-09). Houthis hit Saudi Arabia: Will Pakistan's Mecca Pact be exposed as just a paper promise? | MBS, War. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia is pushing for diplomacy after a fresh Houthi missile and drone barrage, while Pakistan has condemned the attacks and reaffirmed its solidarity with Riyadh. As the Houthis threaten wider retaliation, Saudi Arabia says it will defend its interests, while Russia has offered to mediate talks between the two sides.
(2026-09-09). Exhibition marking Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A commemorative exhibition celebrating the 70th birthday of late Hong Kong singer and actor Leslie Cheung opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
(2026-09-09). Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group's election victory.
(2026-09-09). Hunan cuisine Chef Fei opens first overseas restaurant in California. ecns.cn Chef Fei, a popular Chinese restaurant chain specializing in Hunan cuisine, opened its first overseas outlet recently in San Diego, California, marking its debut in the U.S. market.
(2026-09-09). Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent. aljazeera.com Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
(2026-09-09). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-09). Chinese dance drama 'A Tapestry of a Legendary Land' returns to New York for third U.S. tour. ecns.cn The poetic dance drama "A Tapestry of a Legendary Land" returned to New York for its third U.S. tour and second engagement in the city.
(2026-09-09). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-09). Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France. aljazeera.com Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
(2026-09-09). The 'invisible Greeks': Hollywood, the Odyssey, and the question of cultural identity. onlineopinion.com.au Christopher Nolan's Odyssey continues an entrenched Western tradition of culturally appropriating ancient cultures and eviscerating them.
(2026-09-09). China's forex reserves rise to $3.4383 trillion at end of August. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4383 trillion at the end of August, up $19.5 billion, or 0.57%, from the end of July, according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
(2026-09-09). Yemen's Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast. aljazeera.com Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/7: Berkeley – Labor Day Overpass Banner Protest Against Fascism. indybay.org i80 Pedestrian/Bike Overpass Berkeley @ University Ave | 598 University Ave | Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-09-09). Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open. aljazeera.com Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
(2026-09-09). Tuesday 9/15: Rally to Keep Coal Out. indybay.org Outside the Berkeley City Council Meeting at the School District Board Room • 1231 Addison St. , Berkeley , CA 94702 US…
(2026-09-09). 'New level of bastardry' Australia releases NZYQ agreement with Naoero. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby and Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific An Australian senator says the release of terms for a controversial deportation deal between Australia and Naoero (formerly Nauru) raises more questions than it answers. The Australian government has released an agreement to deport more than 350 refugees and asylum seekers to Naoero, known as the…
(2026-09-09). China's CPI up 0.8% in August, PPI up 3.8%. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8% year on year in August, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). Sharks having a whale of a time? onlineopinion.com.au Is it time to rethink our attitudes to protecting great whites? Has conserving whales boosted the number of predators in our waters? Maybe a cull is called for.
(2026-09-09). Xi holds phone talks with British PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held phone talks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Congratulating Burnham on assuming office as British prime minister, Xi said that China and Britain are comprehensive strategic partners.
(2026-09-09). China vows timely updates on mudslide situation at Gyirong Port in Xizang. ecns.cn China will continue conducting search and rescue operations and providing follow-up relief while releasing timely updates on the mudslide situation and rescue progress at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
(2026-09-09). The number of fatalities in the Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 3,226. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues unimpeded with little aid provided by the imperialist powers that extract untold riches from the country's natural resources.
(2026-09-09). Australia: Major home building company Bathla collapses. wsws.org Tens of thousands of building workers, contractors and home buyers will be impacted by the collapse, which may be a harbinger of a deepening insolvency crisis in the construction sector.
(2026-09-09). First outbound yacht clears customs at Sanya Port's Qingshui Bay area. ecns.cn The Chinese-flagged yacht "Yangdu Tong" departed from Lingshui Qingshui Bay Yacht Marina in Hainan Province, south China, for Hong Kong on Monday after completing exit procedures, marking the first outbound yacht clearance since the Qingshui Bay port area of Sanya Port officially opened to international voyages.
(2026-09-09). Green Movement's Selective Outrage Over ESA Reforms. wattsupwiththat.com Wildlife deaths caused by hydrocarbons were a moral travesty. Identical deaths caused by subsidized wind and solar became an acceptable trade, a transition cost, a footnote to "saving the world." That is a political program wearing conservation as a costume.
(2026-09-09). Saturday 10/3: Stand for Reparations! Justice for African & Indigenous People. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist, | 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley | Connie Barbour room…
(2026-09-09). Black lung cases surge to highest levels since 1978 among US coalminers. wsws.org Black lung has returned to 1970s levels among veteran underground miners in Central Appalachia as a long-delayed federal silica standard remains stalled and the UMWA bureaucracy has spent decades suppressing the industrial power of the miners.
(2026-09-09). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-09). Friday 9/11: Stanford, UC Berkeley, the High-Tech Frenzy on the Campuses.How (NOT) to Rule the World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-09). Historians Wendy Goldman, Lewis Siegelbaum, other academics and workers demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Letters demanding the release of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk continue to arrive at the Pervomaisk City District Court and the Mykolaiv Court of Appeal from historians, workers and opponents of war on four continents.
(2026-09-09). In Numbers: China's foreign trade maintains rapid growth in first eight months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid gains, and import growth continuing to outpace exports, official data showed. | The country's total goods imports and exports rose 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about 5.13 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-August period, according to the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-09-09). 'Energiser' or 'circus': US voters weigh in on Trump's midterm convention. aljazeera.com The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections.
(2026-09-09). Japanese netizens' doubts over Chinese hot meals for rescuers at Gyirong Port reveal a misunderstanding of disaster relief. ecns.cn A video showing military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has prompted skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who questioned whether the personnel were merely "camping."
(2026-09-09). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). US-Canada trade feud takes a turn for worse as Washington targets beverages, bikes, dairy. geo.tv
(2026-09-09). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-09). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). US Supreme Court rejects Missouri bid to reactivate GOP-backed voting map. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-09). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns. aljazeera.com The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
(2026-09-08). US F-35B vs China's J-20: Can Trump's stealth 'jump jet' beat Xi Jinping's long-range fighters. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed another squadron of F-35B stealth fighters to Japan, strengthening American airpower in the Pacific as concerns over China's military rise. With its short takeoff and vertical landing capability, the F-35B offers flexible basing, but its shorter combat radius and higher operating costs pose challenges against China's longer-range J-20.
(2026-09-08). USA/Israel/Iran: Investigation into US-Israeli strikes on Tehran neighbourhoods reveals devastating civilian harm. commondreams.org Deadly US-Israeli coalition attacks on densely populated areas of Tehran in March 2026, that killed and injured dozens of civilians, must urgently be independently and impartially investigated to determine whether they constitute war crimes, Amnesty International said in a
(2026-09-08). Iran Threatens Economic Warfare as Houthi Attacks Raise Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has threatened the United States with what it calls "economic warfare" and warned of further military action as the six month old conflict enters another period of escalation. Tehran says it has used an advanced missile against U.S. warships, while Iran backed Houthi fighters have attacked several Saudi Arabian cities. The developments come only …
(2026-09-08). Trump Threatens Canadian Jets At The Center Of Army Aerial Surveillance Plans. twz.com 
President Donald Trump has threatened to pursue a ban on U.S. sales of aircraft from Canadian firm Bombardier unless they move production south of the border. American officials have not elaborated on how such a total prohibition on domestic sales could take shape, but there are potential ramifications for the U.S. military, as well as commercial operators in the United States. The U.S. Army, in particular, has made
(2026-09-08). UN Security Council Mulls Lebanon Peacekeepers' Future as Mandate End Approaches. news.antiwar.com The future of the UN Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) is up in the air as the UN Security Council is poised to start debating the possibility to extending its mandate yet again. The mandate was last extended in 2025, supposedly for the final time, and the US and Israel sought its expiration at the …
(2026-09-08). Video: Germany says ICJ lacks jurisdiction in Nicaragua genocide case. aljazeera.com Germany is seeking to have Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case thrown out at the International Court of Justice.
(2026-09-08). Germany Urges ICJ To Dismiss Accusations Of Genocide. popularresistance.org Germany has formally asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss the ongoing legal case brought by Nicaragua, which accuses Berlin of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by arming and supporting Israel, Reuters reported on 7 September. | The Nicaraguan case accusing Germany of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention builds on the case filed by South Africa in 2023 at the ICJ accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | German representatives testifying before the ICJ acknowledged that Berlin heavily restricted military exports to Israel between August and November 2025, halting the issuance o…
(2026-09-08). Smithsonian's Leader to Step Down Amid Trump Efforts to Reshape Black History. capitalbnews.org 
Photographs by Kuwilileni Hauwanga/Capital B Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian Institution's first Black secretary, is stepping down after more than a year of escalating attacks from the White House over how the institution presents U.S. history. "I have spent nearly half of my life working at and being part of the Smithsonian family, and …
(2026-09-08). Solidarity with Cuba from Los Angeles. radiohc.cu By Yimel Díaz Malmierca | Solidarity with Cuba was once again present in Los Angeles, where the Los Angeles committee of the "USA, Hands Off Cuba!" (LAHOC) campaign held an information and support event during the 56th commemoration of the Chicano Moratorium, celebrated on August 29. | The gathering, held in East Los Angeles, brought together members of community organizations, activists, artists, and residents to remember the historic mobilization against the Vietnam War and to reaffirm the struggles for social justice, self-determination, and the rights of Chicano and Mexican-American communities. This year's e…
(2026-09-08). Cuba denounces impact of the blockade on the communications sector. radiohc.cu Cuban Communications Minister Mayra Arevich denounced on Tuesday that the United States' economic, financial, commercial, and energy blockade imposed on the island is causing millions of dollars in losses to the sector. | "It hinders the modernization of networks, access to software, and cybersecurity," Arevich wrote on her Twitter account. | The Cuban minister explained that the report presented yesterday on the damage caused by this policy of suffocation to the Caribbean nation lists the harms in her sector, including limitations in the management of the radio spectrum and damage to critical infrastructure. | H…
(2026-09-08). The 9/11 mastermind is still awaiting trial after a quarter century. responsiblestatecraft.org This year's anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks should serve as another reminder that the criminal prosecution of the accused plotters remains in limbo. One of the biggest cases in U.S. history, and potentially one of its most consequential, has continued to unfold in something of a vacuum at the U.S. Navy base on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, against five long-held detainees. Ten additional war-on-terror detainees remain on the base; two of them also have cases in the military commissions, a court system established under President George W. Bush and amended near the start of President Barack Obama'
(2026-09-08). Presidente cubano ratifica confianza en el sistema empresarial estatal del país. radiohc.cu 
øCómo pueden las transformaciones económicas y sociales recientemente aprobadas, cambiar la situación actual de las empresas estatales cubanas? Este tema fue el eje principal del intercambio que sostuvo el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, con directivos y representantes del sector empresarial estatal.
(2026-09-08). Irán anuncia la captura de un submarino no tripulado estadounidense en el estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu Irán informó este martes que capturó un submarino estadunidense no tripulado en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según la información, este submarino inteligente está equipado con la tecnología más avanzada del mundo en el ámbito submarino y fue entregado a la flota del ejército estadunidense en 2025.
(2026-09-08). Septiembre es uno de los meses más lluviosos en Cuba, afirman expertos. radiohc.cu Septiembre es uno de los meses más lluviosos en Cuba por la influencia del anticiclón del Atlántico que disminuye considerablemente con respecto a julio y agosto, lo que, unido al paso frecuente de las ondas y las bajas tropicales, propicia su incremento, informaron a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias especialistas del Centro del Clima, del Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). | Añadieron que también aumenta la frecuencia de formación de ciclones tropicales en la región y en forma notable su actividad sobre el país en relación con su antecesor, pero algo inferior a octubre y asociados a su influencia directa o indirec…
(2026-09-08). Messi nominado al Balón de Oro junto a otros 29; Dembélé busca revalidar en una lista con dominio del PSG y España. cubadebate.cu La organización del Balón de Oro anunció la lista oficial de los 30 futbolistas nominados para la edición número 70 del galardón. La ceremonia de entrega se llevará a cabo en Londres el próximo 26 de octubre, evento en el que se reconocerá al jugador más destacado de la última temporada según el criterio de la prensa internacional.
(2026-09-08). ONU: Consejo de DDHH examinará impacto del bloqueo de EEUU en el pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU (CDH) examinará mañana miércoles, en Ginebra, Suiza, el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero y del cerco energético impuestos por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos al pueblo cubano. | En ese contexto, será presentado a consideración del Consejo el informe con los resultados de la visita oficial a Cuba de Alena Douhan, Relatora Especial sobre Medidas Coercitivas Unilaterales (MCU). | El informe de la Relatora constituye la primera evaluación en el terreno del impacto del bloqueo contra Cuba, realizado por un mecanismo especializado independiente del CDH. | Dura…
(2026-09-08). ETECSA informa interrupción de servicios en Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (ETECSA) informó este martes que, debido a daños en las dos vías principales de conexión del municipio especial Isla de la Juventud con la red nacional, se encuentran interrumpidos los servicios móviles en ese territorio.
(2026-09-08). Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza. aljazeera.com Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.
(2026-09-08). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least One Palestinian, Wound 15 Others. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday killed at least one Palestinian and wounded 15 others, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Sources at the al-Awda Hospital told WAFA that the body of one slain Palestinian and 11 injured people were brought to …
(2026-09-08). Minnesota: Protest Calls To End State Investments In Palantir. scheerpost.com Roxanne Threlfall, Fight Back! News. Used In Trump's Operation Metro Surge. Minneapolis, MN — August 26, 50 protesters rallied to demand an end to Palantir's catastrophic violence in Gaza and terror campaign here in the United States. The action included three banners on the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge, which connects Loring Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture …
(2026-09-08). 827 Have Been Recovered From Gaza's Rubble. Thousands Are Still There. worldbeyondwar.org 
Some of the people inside those shrouds had died almost three years earlier. They did not reach a grave when they died. Their bodies and remains stayed beneath the homes that collapsed over them, while their families remained above ground, waiting. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-08). UAE President warned Netanyahu of Hamas 'earthquake' before October 7 attack: Report. ptcnews.tv Tel Aviv: The president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major operation against Israel.The claim was made in an investigation published by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, which cited sources in the UAE and Israel's Shin Bet security agency.According to the report, bin Zayed personally spoke to Netanyahu by phone for around 45 minutes and warned him that "something" was about to happen in Gaza.The report said the UAE president used the Arabic word "Zilzal,"
(2026-09-08). Digital Freelance Work Is a Lifeline for Gazans. Israel Is Cutting It Off. scheerpost.com By Shahad Ali This article was originally published by Truthout Freelance workers in Gaza contend with devastated infrastructure and incapacitating Israeli restrictions. Before the war on Gaza began in 2023, freelance work had become a lifeline for thousands of Gazans. It was one of the few ways they could connect with the outside world and …
(2026-09-08). Cooperation between China, Venezuela should not be interfered by third party: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the cooperation between China and Venezuela is protected by international law and the laws of both countries, unrelated to any third party, and should not be subject to interference by any third party.
(2026-09-08). Trump Official Denies Stealing Venezuela's Oil One Hour After Boasting Country is 'Forced to Work' With US. scheerpost.com Brad Reed Common Dreams US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday denied that the Trump administration was stealing Venezuela's oil just one hour after boasting that the country is being "forced to work" with the United States. During a Sunday morning interview on ABC News, Wright was asked why he trusted interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, given that she was …
(2026-09-08). PDVSA President: Venezuela-US Oil Deal for 25 Years, Not 100 (+China and Russia). orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) President Héctor Obregón has provided the most detailed official explanation to date of how Venezuela expects to obtain revenue from its controversial oil agreement with the United States. He estimates that approximately $19 from every barrel sold would accrue to the Venezuelan state based on a variable reference price of …
(2026-09-08). UK Announces Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlements, Says 'Settler Terrorists' Are Committing Ethnic Cleansing. news.antiwar.com British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced on Tuesday that the UK was imposing trade restrictions on Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which are illegal under international law, and said that "settler terrorists" are committing "ethnic cleansing" against the Palestinian population. Miliband said it was the official position of the British government that the …
(2026-09-08). Madison, September 17, 2026: Palestine Partners Night Market. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-08). Trump's Favorite Midterm Candidate. scheerpost.com Robert Reich Substack Friends, With the midterm races officially beginning this week, a big question hanging over the Republican Party is how Trump will allocate his giant stash of super PAC money. As of July 31, MAGA Inc. had more than $400 million on hand, larger than the cash reserves of any of the major party committees. …
(2026-09-08). Fujian launches first direct passenger route to UK. ecns.cn Fujian Province's first direct passenger air route to the United Kingdom opened Sunday in Xiamen, operated by a Boeing 787-9 wide-body aircraft.
(2026-09-08). Eiffel Tower shuts after row over woman staff sidelined during Hindu group's visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed on Monday after employees staged a protest allegations that female staff were asked to step out of sight during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. | The dispute stems from a private visit last week by a delegation of about 100 people linked to BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha), a religious group whose representatives were in France for festivities related to the inauguration of a temple in the Paris suburbs. | According to union representatives, female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to leave their w…
(2026-09-08). With 'Kramer/Fauci,' the Philly Fringe opens with a reminder of civic debate circa 1993. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival opens with an argument. | Both were deeply entrenched in finding a solution to the AIDS epidemic, which was spreading at an…
(2026-09-08). UN New World Map Projection: Cartography or Politics of Power. ummid.com The challenge is not whether we can draw a different map, the challenge is whether, having seen the distortion, we are willing to question the world we thought the map was showing us.
(2026-09-08). 'Flamingo Revolution' enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort. aljazeera.com Albania's Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.
(2026-09-08). Beijing photography week opens with rare Hungarian works on show. ecns.cn The Beijing Photography Week 2026 (Photo Beijing 2026) opened at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing on Saturday under the theme "The Image, Resonance, Insight."
(2026-09-08). Lindsay Clancy's Case Put a Spotlight on Parts of Motherhood We Don't Talk About. portside.org Lindsay Clancy's Case Put a Spotlight on Parts of Motherhood We Don't Talk About |
(2026-09-08). The Green New Steal: The Business of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com They told us it was about saving the planet. But what if the climate movement was never about carbon at all? From Al Gore's million-dollar mansions to trillion-dollar carbon markets, "The Green New Steal" uncovers how environmentalism became the most profitable business model in modern history.
(2026-09-08). Trump envoys' peace visit flops? Putin unleashes 90+ drones on Ukraine as Witkoff, Kushner leave. hindustantimes.com Barely a day after Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Zelensky in Kyiv, Russia launched a fresh wave of 92 drones across Ukraine, killing at least three and wounding 38. The strikes came amid a renewed U.S. push to revive Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but with no breakthrough announced and fighting continuing, Trump's latest peace bid faces another major test.
(2026-09-08). Exposed: How The CIA Manipulates Public Opinion. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Ben Norton examines the little-discussed history of CIA influence over the American left—and the role played by one of the most celebrated feminist icons of the modern era, Gloria Steinem. Steinem's work with a CIA-funded organization during the Cold War, Norton argues, was part of a broader effort to cultivate a "compatible left": …
(2026-09-08). Bolivia military base blasts death toll rises to nine, dozens remain hospitalised. geo.tv A military officer walks through the affected area a day after loud explosions that left people dead and injured at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on September 5, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-09-08). Restored Letaba Bridge and tourism units open as National Parks Week begins. sanews.gov.za Restored Letaba Bridge and tourism units open as National Parks Week begins | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has marked the start of National Parks Week with the handover of tourism units and the official opening of the Letaba High Water Bridge. | Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister David Maynier on Monday cut the ribbon to officially open the bridge at Letaba Rest Camp, situated in Limpopo. Damage to the bridge had led to restricted access to the northern sections of the park. | This came after parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga were lashed by heavy rains in January. Floodwaters submerged…
(2026-09-08). 'A Cap on Donations Is Not Anti-Union — It Is Anti-Oligarchy'. bylinetimes.com At what point do we stop asking politicians nicely? New Electoral Commission figures show political parties accepted £14.2 million in donations excluding public funds between April and June this year, compared with £8.2 million during the same period last year. | That is a staggering 74% increase in a single year. | And look at the sums involved. Between April and June alone, crypto billionaire Ben Delo gave another £4 million to Reform UK, having already given the party £4 million in January. Gary Lubner and Lord David Sainsbury each gave £650,000 to Labour, while entrepreneur Al…
(2026-09-08). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-08). 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.
(2026-09-08). Ansar Allah Launches Major Attack Across Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Setting Oil Sites Ablaze and Wounding Dozens. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, launched major missile and drone attacks targeting mainly energy sites across southwestern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, setting oil facilities on fire and injuring dozens of people, as the war between the two sides continues to escalate. Ansar Allah military spokesman said the attack came after Saudi Arabia …
(2026-09-08). One year on from Nepal protests, have Gen Z demands been met? aljazeera.com It has been a year since Nepal's youth protested against corruption, prompting a leadership change.
(2026-09-08). Why Gold Fell While Central Banks Kept Buying It. moderndiplomacy.eu Gold used to spike on every Gulf war headline because the same buyers set both its price and its ownership. In 2026 those are two different groups — central banks accumulating on a multi-year de-dollarization logic, and Western speculators trading the Fed's rate path — and only the second one is moving this week's price. …
(2026-09-08). 'Limit overshoot, peak, decline': A new global goal for climate change? aljazeera.com The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?>
(2026-09-08). Texas Sunset Review offers chance to address the mental health crisis-to-prison pipeline. nationofchange.org 
Updates in policy for people with developmental disabilities and serious mental illness could reduce repeated cycling through the carceral system, advocates say…
(2026-09-08). To Confront White Supremacy, Build More Social Justice Unionism. popularresistance.org On this Labor Day, while we celebrate the gains of the Labor Movement in the United States, it is also critical to assess the state of that movement today as we face many of the conditions that led to a surge in labor power during the early 20th century. In his new book, "Unions, Race and Popular Democracy," labor expert Dr. Kim Scipes compares two labor organizing committees that formed in the Midwest, one by the steelworkers and another by the meatpackers. Scipes joins Clearing the FOG to discuss the differences between top-down trade unions and grassroots industrial unions and how Social Justice Unionism confr…
(2026-09-08). 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.
(2026-09-08). What to watch in the US's New Hampshire and Rhode Island primary elections. aljazeera.com Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.
(2026-09-08). UP NEET UG Choice Filling Underway, Allotment List 2026 on Sept 07. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has released 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, BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-08). Monday 9/7: Oakland: Labor Day Resistance Protest Against Facsim. indybay.org Intersection of High St & MacArthur Blvd, | Oakland, CA 94619…
(2026-09-08). ICE Watch Newsletter: ICE's Demolition Derby. lataco.com ICE's recklessness, aggression, and use of vehicles as assault weapons is nothing new. Recently, it went into overdrive.
(2026-09-08). 25 years after 9/11, the US still doesn't know 'why they hate us'. responsiblestatecraft.org Twenty-five years ago, 19 hijackers took control of four American airliners and crashed them into symbols of American power, killing upwards of 3000 people. The American population watched the events unfold in real time. It was an emotionally jarring event that changed the country. In some respects, the events of 9/11 needed no explanation. The destruction of the World Trade Center buildings and the massive, and random, loss of life were horrifying to all. The meaning of the attacks, however — and the motivations of the hijackers — were less clear. The effort to explain the motives behind the atta…
(2026-09-08). Gina heads to Japan for hydrogen energy meeting. sanews.gov.za Gina heads to Japan for hydrogen energy meeting | Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will represent South Africa at the Hydrogen Energy Ministerial (HEM) Meeting to be held in Japan on Thursday. ⚪ The visit is aimed at advancing South Africa's energy transition agenda, strengthening the country's industrialisation agenda and expanding international partnerships in science, technology and innovation. | "The meeting aligns with South Africa's Just Energy Transition framework, Hydrogen Society Roadmap and Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy. ⚪ "It also supports nation…
(2026-09-08). Madison, September 12-19, 2026: Online Fundraiser for Immigrant Families. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, Sept. 12 — Saturday, Sept. 19: Online Auction Fundraiser for New Madison Immigrant Family Browse and bid at 32auctions.com/madison-neighborsOr use the QR code below Everything raised at this auction goes directly to the family to support housing, groceries, transportation, medical costs, and legal expenses during the long months before they can legally work. Sponsored by …
(2026-09-08). China In Photos: Some victims identified after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang. ecns.cn The identities of some of the victims in the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26 have been confirmed, the mudslide emergency rescue command center announced Monday.
(2026-09-08). This Is Poland's New Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle. twz.com 
Poland has unveiled a full-sized demonstrator of a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) intended to put more armor and firepower between mechanized troops and the increasingly lethal threats of the modern battlefield. The unveiling comes as Poland undertakes a The debut of the Ciƒ&ocir…
(2026-09-08). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus. aljazeera.com Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.
(2026-09-08). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-08). 25 Years After 9/11: Cover-Up of Air Quality Risk Proved to Be "Death Sentence" for Thousands. democracynow.org 
Bob Hennelly, general manager of WBAI Pacifica Radio in New York, broadcast live during the September 11 attacks in 2001 and has been covering developments ever since. He says officials rushed to reopen the city after the disaster, despite the health risks from toxic air and debris around ground zero. "There was no Zoom back then," Hennelly says. "People were ordered back to their desks in Lower Manhattan, which turned out to be a death sentence."…
(2026-09-08). Yemen Launches Massive Missile, Drone Barrage on Saudi Aramco Facilities. orinocotribune.com The Yemeni armed forces have launched a massive military operation targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities and military airbases across southern Saudi Arabia, in direct retaliation for a brutal three-day bombing campaign by Riyadh that included a deadly massacre at a Yemeni prison. In a statement issued on Tuesday, armed forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree …
(2026-09-08). Russia and the U.S. engage in dialogue, while Europe bolsters its rear. strategic-culture.su Peace, for now, has not drawn any closer. Instead, it has become clear who is holding the stopwatch. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-09-08). Federal judge blocks Trump administration rule restricting mail ballots. nationofchange.org 
The order covers the November election, months after Trump signed an executive order targeting how ballots move through the mail…
(2026-09-08). Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods take effect. aljazeera.com Trade tensions soar as Canada matches US tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar', impacting 700 products and multiple industries.
(2026-09-08). China allocates $33.7 million for emergency disaster relief in five provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Monday urgently allocated 240 million yuan (about $33.7 million) in central natural disaster relief funds to support rescue efforts in five provinces affected by floods and geological disasters.
(2026-09-08). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-08). Wharfies defiant in face of management bullying. solidarity.net.au Eighteen wharfies, members of the Maritime Union of Australia at the bulk goods handler Quantem at Coode Island, West Melbourne, have been locked out. | They went on strike for 24 hours on 2 September for a modest 4 per cent EBA pay rise. | Quantem management responded by locking them out, flying in scabs from interstate and New Zealand to undermine the strike. | Under the Fair Work Act, the MUA had to notify the bosses of strike action three clear working days in advance. | The law puts no such restriction on bosses and Quantem used that time to get their scabs on site before the strike began. | On top of this,…
(2026-09-08). Mamdani launches nation's first city office dedicated to worker organizing. nationofchange.org 
City Hall points to CEO pay ratios and outdoor worker risks in laying out what the new agency is meant to address.
(2026-09-08). AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts Reveal. theintercept.com 
The acrimonious breakup between Anthropic and the Department of Defense played out largely in public. But despite the high-profile salvos between the artificial intelligence giant and the Pentagon, ostensibly over the ethics of 21st-century warfare and corporate power, their actual falling out hinged on a government contract that has remained hidden away. Through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit conducted with the help of Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology, The Intercept obtained more than 400 pages of documents related to the U.S. military's contracts with Anthropic and its chief competitors.
(2026-09-08). Volkswagen workers demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Three trade union members at Volkswagen's Kassel, Wolfsburg and Braunschweig plants are calling on their colleagues to support a resolution demanding the release of the socialist opponent of war.
(2026-09-08). Mamdani opens Mayor's Office of Worker Power. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Labor Day, Sept. 7, by announcing the creation of the Mayor's Office of Worker Power (MOWP). The new office is the first such body created anywhere in the nation. Its purpose will be to bring the city government's full force into the fight to end exploitation of workers suffering from …
(2026-09-08). The Undemocratic Power Grab at the Heart of Restore Britain. bylinetimes.com 
Restore Britain's pitch to would-be members is clear. If you believe in "free speech, and direct democracy — you're in the right place." | Unfortunately, that does not seem to apply to the running of the party itself. | Former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe's party is now consistently hovering around 3% in the polls. That is substantial for a party that was only formally registered this March. In the Greater Manchester mayoral race it was biting at the heels of the Greens, securing nearly 9% of the vote. | The far-right upstart — which pushes for mass deportations, the return of the death penalty, burqa…
(2026-09-08). 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.
(2026-09-08). Revealed: the vast scale of England's £255m illegal care industry. nationofchange.org 
Our major new investigation shows the trade in illegal children's homes involves hundreds of companies — and a quarter of a billion pounds…
(2026-09-08). 'No More 24' Movement Aims To End Long Shifts For Home Care Workers. popularresistance.org When Cai Qiong Liu applied for a visa to come to the U.S., she told officials she was in search of a better life. | As soon as she arrived in 2005, Liu's friend got her a job as a home health aide, which she kept for 18 years. For half of those years, Liu worked four to five consecutive 24-hour shifts a week, providing demanding live-in care for a patient who had suffered a stroke: helping her shower, go to the bathroom, and eat. | Liu said she had almost no time to sleep herself, and when she did, it was on an old couch next to her patient's bed, where she'd have to wake up every two hours to turn the patient ov…
(2026-09-08). 'Lanterns' Episode 4 Recap: The Manhunter Is Revealed. newsone.com 
Source: HBO Max / Screenshot | As someone in the " After a detour into John's upbringing last episode, this week takes us back to 2016 Rushville. The episode opens with Hal and Sinestro (a fantastic Ulrich Thomsen) discussing the history of the Manhunters, along with Hal's plight in training his replacement. This whole sequence was fantastic. While we…
(2026-09-08). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS WILL HOLD VOTING RIGHTS FORUM, OPPOSES SENDING ICE AGENTS AND TROOPS TO POLLING PLACES. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM September 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS WILL HOLD VOTING RIGHTS FORUM, OPPOSES SENDING ICE AGENTS AND TROOPS TO POLLING PLACES "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," will be the subject of a forum …
(2026-09-08). Manitowoc, September 12, 2026: LOVE NOT HATE — Progressive Lakeshore People Rally! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-08). India's Gen Z Protests Are Breaking the Grip of Fear. portside.org India's Gen Z Protests Are Breaking the Grip of Fear |
(2026-09-08). $1.3 million dam-removal project in Bucks County aims to create and ease fish passage. whyy.org 
(2026-09-08). 10,000 public servants to strike against pay cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org The Public Service Association is limiting the strike to half a day and fostering illusions that electing the Labour Party will stop austerity.
(2026-09-08). Key UK Nuclear Deterrent Link Destroyed Over Yorkshire. bylinetimes.com 
(2026-09-08). Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attacks. aljazeera.com The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.
(2026-09-08). 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.
(2026-09-08). Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day. aljazeera.com Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October's presidential election holding events.
(2026-09-08). BRICS Expansion Draws Interest from Over 30 Nations Amid Shifting Global Dynamics. infobrics.org More than 30 countries are said to have applied for full membership of BRICS, signalling the growing significance of the strategic bloc in international relations…
(2026-09-08). Rebuilding Trade Union Movement: 'Dare To Struggle, Dare To Win'. popularresistance.org The government's proposals to compel workers in designated sectors to provide so called 'minimum service levels' on strike days is an attempt to make strikes ineffectual. The British Medical Association has stated that from a government which has gutted the National Health Service (NHS), introducing anti-worker legislation in the name of protecting patient safety is both laughable and dangerous. The head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Paul Nowak, has said that trade unions will oppose the proposed laws 'in both parliament and the courts'.
(2026-09-08). Is Washington Sacrificing Deterrence on the Korean Peninsula for Diplomacy with Pyongyang? moderndiplomacy.eu On August 16, Trump abruptly commanded the Pentagon to "substantially" reduce joint military exercises between the US and South Korea (ROK). The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield, originally scheduled for eleven days, was subsequently relegated to a five-day exercise. By contrast, Freedom Edge 26 (exercises involving Japanese, American and South Korean troops) remains on track. The …
(2026-09-08). Breaking: Two Russian Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk Oblast near Ukrainian Border, pilot killed. hindustantimes.com Two Russian Su-35 fighter jets reportedly collided mid-air over Kursk Oblast near the Ukrainian border, with reports claiming one pilot was killed and another seriously injured. There is no immediate confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv, as questions grow over the circumstances of the reported Russian fighter jet crash.
(2026-09-08). Public want 'bold' climate action after record-hot summer, polling shows. commondreams.org After a summer of heatwaves, wildfires and record-breaking temperatures, new polling has revealed the UK public want Burnham's government to take strong climate action to protect people in schools and hospitals. The More in Common polling, commissioned by investigative climate non-profit Global Witness, revealed high levels of concern about how extreme heat impacts the NHS' ability to treat patients (75%) and schools' ability to teach pupils (63%). When it came to support for targeted climate interventions, 75% of people supported the installation of solar-powered AC in schools and hospitals.Over two thirds (6…
(2026-09-08). Official jobless rate stays at 4.1% in August. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The nation's unemployment rate stayed at 4.1% in August, while the number of jobless people rose by 115,000 to 7.031 million, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The private sector claimed to create 127,000 new jobs while governments added 35,000, a separate survey showed. But the private sector figure is unadjusted and incomplete and in …
(2026-09-08). Tensions escalating between Ukrainian intelligence agencies. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is becoming increasingly internally fragmented.
(2026-09-08). What 1.5 ∞C Overshoot Means for Small Islands. nationofchange.org 
The world is now expected to breach the 1.5 ∞C warming limit that small island states have spent years defending as a threshold for survival.
(2026-09-08). 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.
(2026-09-08). Can Southeast Asia Drive China's Next Clean Tech Export Boom? moderndiplomacy.eu China's clean technology industry is entering a new phase. After years of rapidly expanding exports to developed markets, particularly Europe, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly looking toward Southeast Asia as a major source of future demand. ASEAN countries have spent more than $20 billion on Chinese made clean technology so far in 2026, according to energy …
(2026-09-08). The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa. aljazeera.com For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
(2026-09-08). South Korea: Systemic Gender, Age Discrimination at Work. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cleaner at work in a Seoul metro station, Seoul, South Korea. | © 2022 Shutterstock | (Seoul) — Women in South Korea face systemic gender discrimination at every stage of their working lives, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. These adverse impacts accumulate as women get older, and are compounded by systemic age discrimination, resulting in harm to their physical and mental health.The 92-page report, "Too Old and a Woman: Systemic Age and Gender Discrimination Against Women at Work in South Korea," documents that social attitudes toward education, unfair tre…
(2026-09-08). Nuclear Victims' Experiences Must Be at the Heart of Global Efforts for Assistance and Remediation. nationofchange.org 
A UN meeting this month put nuclear test survivors from Kazakhstan, Kiribati and beyond at the center of disarmament talks usually dominated by treaties and diplomats.
(2026-09-08). Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari's Death Marks the End of an Era. ummid.com Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari, one of the greatest geniuses and architects of Modern Malegaon, passed away around 02: 00 PM Saturday, September 5, 2026.
(2026-09-08). Cluster Munitions: Ban Treaty Under Pressure. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Red sandbags cover unexploded submunitions awaiting destruction near a school in Xiang Khouang Province, Laos. | © 2008 Mark Hiznay/Human Rights Watch | Cluster munitions killed or injured at least 1,063 people globally in 2025. This figure is among the highest annual totals recorded by the Cluster Munition Coalition in its annual Cluster Munition Monitor. Cluster munitions typically disperse multiple explosive submunitions over a wide area. Many fail to explode on initial impact, leaving unexploded duds that can indiscriminately injure and kill like landmines for years, until they…
(2026-09-08). Delhi Hostel Collapse Death Toll 7, Many Still Under Debris. ummid.com The death toll in the Delhi hostel building which collapsed Sunday has risen to 7 with 12 of some 50 others trapped under the debris rescued, officials said.
(2026-09-08). Aussie Activists Moaning about Massive New "Climate Bomb" Gas Field in the Northern Territory. wattsupwiththat.com "… No amount of jobs or money can compensate for this devastating future. …"
(2026-09-08). Prominent Tamil newspaper in Sri Lanka publishes article demanding freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Uthayan, a major Jaffna-based newspaper, denounced the 15-year prison sentence given to the Ukrainian socialist for his political statements against the war.
(2026-09-08). Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces. aljazeera.com Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government pledge to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.
(2026-09-08). US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters. aljazeera.com Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men's.
(2026-09-08). The way forward following the Alternative for Germany's electoral victory. wsws.org The AfD's electoral success is part of an international shift to the right among the ruling elites. The struggle to oppose this must be based on a socialist programme directed against capitalism.
(2026-09-08). More than 200 registered nurses at Jefferson Health in Greater Philadelphia announce plans to unionize. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Registered nurses at several Jefferson Health hospitals and centers in the Greater Philadelphia area announced Tuesday that they are unionizing, citing persistent staffing shortfalls, heavier workloads and other issues. | More than 200 staff members across Jefferson Bucks Hospital in Langhorne, and Jefferson Health — Center One and Jefferson Health Willowcrest, both in Philadelphia,
(2026-09-08). Labor Day Lessons: Can CIO Best Practices Aid Union Organizing Today? portside.org Labor Day Lessons: Can CIO Best Practices Aid Union Organizing Today? |
(2026-09-08). Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco. aljazeera.com Videos show floodwaters swamping homes, shops and streets in Azilal in central Morocco, after heavy thunderstorms.
(2026-09-08). ICFI members from Britain and France interviewed by London Tamil TV on campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org During a 31-minute programme, "The Ukraine-Russia conflict planting the seeds for a world war", the presenter Anas posed questions regarding the Ukraine war and the arrest and sentencing of Bogdan.
(2026-09-08). Data center opposition could become a key issue in New Jersey's midterm elections. whyy.org 
(2026-09-08). Outrage, FIR demand against Delhi Police grow over beating of Muslim Female Journalists. ummid.com Outrage and demand to file FIR against Delhi Police Personnel involved in the brutal beating of Muslim female journalists, Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan associated with 4 PM News Network, have been growing with every passing second.
(2026-09-08). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-08). 76ers and Comcast unveil design for South Philly arena that will open in 2030. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The design of the new 76ers and Flyers arena will draw inspiration from the old Spectrum arena, with a rounded-square or "squircle" shape made up of stacked, cantilevered layers to "break down the scale of a typical arena," according to Comcast and Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment. | The building, which is slated to open in 2030 on the former Spectrum site, will have a wide staircase out front that is meant to echo the iconic steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art an…
(2026-09-08). Britain: It's OK to fight for a foreign army (as long as they're our friends). strategic-culture.su That's the unwritten rule for Britain's media | Des FREEDMAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The death of a British national, Bradle…
(2026-09-08). Amazon Air crash in Miami kills 5 contract workers: The cost of profit. wsws.org Five subcontracted aircraft cleaners were killed after a Boeing 767 operated for Amazon overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday.
(2026-09-08). How the Loser-in-chief sabotages the midterm — better a trumped up martyr than disaster-driven whiner. nationofchange.org 
Haranguing, bonkers and beset,/ "Victim" Trump makes his riskiest bet.
(2026-09-08). The Alternative for Germany's electoral victory: Who is responsible? wsws.org The AfD's electoral success is part of an international shift to the right among the ruling elites. The struggle to oppose this must be based on a socialist programme directed against capitalism.
(2026-09-08). Kenya offers amnesty for migrants after Burundians rush to leave. aljazeera.com Government spokesman urges undocumented nationals from other East African countries to formally register at embassies.
(2026-09-08). UK, France among 12 states backing sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements. aljazeera.com Britain to ‚Å introduce import ban on goods ‚Å from illegal settlements in occupied West Bank, in coordination with others.
(2026-09-08). "People I Flew with All the Time" : Flight Attendant Union Head Sara Nelson Remembers 9/11 Victims. democracynow.org 
We speak with Sara Nelson, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, about how flight attendants were affected by the 9/11 attacks. Nelson was working in Chicago that day, but she lost five of her friends, who were fellow flight attendants, in the attacks. "My handbook is in the 9/11 Memorial Museum, that gave us the exact wrong training for that day. We were told to keep everyone calm, appease the hijackers." | "Eighty-one billion dollars was given back by workers in the wake of 9/11, including transferring the cost of healthcare to us, destroying retiree healthcare,…
(2026-09-08). Solidarity group condemns surge in anti-Palestine violence in NZ. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A national pro-Palestine solidarity movement has condemned a spate of "radicalised" tyre slashing vandalism and other violent attacks by Israeli supporters. The most recent pro-Israel vandalism is in Christchurch and Wellington alongside a violent attack on a supporter in Auckland, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) says in a statement. In Christchurch,…
(2026-09-08). Meet 04 Muslims who have won the 2026 National Teachers Award. ummid.com In a proud moment for the Indian Muslims, President of India Droupadi Murmu Saturday awarded 04 distinguished teachers from the community serving in various parts of India with the 2026 National Teachers Award.
(2026-09-08). Artist-led project transforms once-poor Guangxi village into cultural tourism destination. ecns.cn Chixi Village in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, once a registered poor village, has been transformed into a cultural tourism destination after two years of collaboration with artists from Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts and Design.
(2026-09-08). No mention of Labor's agenda at Australian university staff strikes in Sydney and Melbourne. wsws.org The trade unions kept the stoppages apart and remained silent on the Albanese government's pro-corporate and pro-military restructuring of the universities.
(2026-09-08). Smart elderly care products take center stage at consumer electronics expo. ecns.cn Smart elderly care products drew large crowds at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Expo (CICE), held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Friday to Sunday.
(2026-09-08). Al-Ittihad ends Al-Nassr's unbeaten run in Saudi Pro League 2026-27. ummid.com 14-time SPL Champion, Al-Ittihad, Saturday September 05, 2026 defeated Al-Nassr FC to end its unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League 2026-27 fifth group match.
(2026-09-08). Mamdani praises New York police amid 2 fatal shootings. wsws.org Far from denouncing the police and demanding that the officers be prosecuted, Democratic/DSA Mayor Mamdani defended the police and held an event in the Bronx, where he praised the police department and attacked Trump for withholding funds from it.
(2026-09-08). Explainer: Why BJP's Confidence is Fraying on the Ground. ummid.com What should worry the BJP's strategists is not any one poll number but the pattern underneath: a governing party discovering that its most effective opposition in 2026 was not the Congress or a regional rival but a satirical Instagram page turned street movement, staffed by people too young to remember the party's rise.
(2026-09-08). Real Madrid vs Inter: Champions League — preview, team news, prediction. aljazeera.com Mourinho kicks off the record 15-time Champions League winners' European campaign against Serie A champions Inter.
(2026-09-08). US Says It Launched Two More Airstrikes in Somalia. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on Tuesday that its forces launched two more airstrikes in Somalia as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country, which receives virtually no media coverage in the US. AFRICOM said in one press release that it launched a strike on September 4 about 108 miles west …
(2026-09-08). US Green Card alert for Indians: EB-1 visas could become unavailable before September 30. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Indian professionals waiting for US employment-based green cards could face another setback, with the United States warning that the EB-1 category may become unavailable before the end of the current fiscal year.The warning comes as demand for EB-1 visas among Indian applicants continues to remain high. The US fiscal year ends on September 30.The EB-1 category is meant for priority workers, including people with extraordinary abilities, leading academics and researchers, as well as certain multinational company executives and managers.US issues warning over EB-1 visa numbersThe US State Department…
(2026-09-08). North West disaster teams assess severe weather damage. sanews.gov.za North West disaster teams assess severe weather damage | Disaster management teams have been activated across the North West to assess the extent of damage caused by severe weather that swept through parts of the province over the weekend, damaging homes and public facilities. | Heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, damaged several homes, with roofs blown off in some communities. | According to the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Department, the roofs of 10 houses were blown away in different villages in Ratlou Local Municipality, while four houses were affec…
(2026-09-08). México: Presidenta Sheinbaum reitera defensa de soberanía. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró este martes que el pueblo de México defenderá su soberanía e independencia.Frente a cualquier potencia extranjera que quiera suponer que puede gobernar en México, no. Ahí el pueblo de México sale a la defensa siempre de su soberanía y de su independencia. Esa es nuestra historia", aseveró. | El comentario ocurre luego de que el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, compartiera en su perfil de Truth Social un mapa donde se muestra a México y a otros territorios cubiertos con el diseño y los colores de la bandera norteamericana. | La jefa del Ejecutivo aludió a un proye…
(2026-09-08). Gobierno argentino vulnera los derechos de los pueblos indígenas. radiohc.cu Los derechos humanos de los pueblos originarios han sido aún más vulnerados en Argentina desde que en diciembre de 2023 llegó a la presidencia del país suramericano, el ultraliberal Javier Milei. | El actual ejecutivo ha adoptado medidas que van contra las comunidades indígenas, como denunciaron en los últimos días representantes de esas etnias en una conferencia de prensa internacional, que se desarrolló de manera virtual. | Recordemos que tras asumir, el nuevo gobierno anunció que disolvería el Instituto Nacional de Asuntos Indígenas, derogó el Registro Nacional de Comunidades Indígenas y le cambió el nombre al…
(2026-09-08). Liberal Party joins Colombia's far-right to form majority coalition. colombiareports.com The Liberal Party announced that it had joined the congressional coalition of Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella. The party, which also supported De la Espriella's presidential bid, said that it would join the coalition after "extensive deliberation and arduous debate among representatives, senators, and leadership" of Colombia's oldest political party. It is worth noting …