(2026-10-01). Australia signs security pact with Ukraine, backs NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Albanese posed for a grinning selfie with Trump, just hours after the fascistic US president had again threatened to "annihilate" Iran.
(2026-10-01). Israel's dramatic u-Turn: After blaming Iran, MOSSAD now clears Mojtaba in FlyDubai flight drama. hindustantimes.com Israel is reassessing the Flydubai FZ1073 incident after initial fears of a wider terror plot. Israeli officials have investigated whether the incident was an attempted terror attack, but there is no confirmed evidence linking Iran to the episode. Flydubai says the motive remains unknown and has urged against premature speculation, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot appeared to have tried to crash the aircraft.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-28). Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland's players
Israel's fans targeted monkey chants at Ireland's Adam Idah, who scored a goal in his team's 3-0 Nations League win.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-28). Hamas slams Ben Gvirs threat to kill prisoner Hasan Salameh
Ben Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill senior Hamas official Hassan Salameh. Salameh is serving multiple life sentences for carrying out resistance operations against the Israeli occupation. Hamas accused Itamar Ben Gvir of turning Israeli prisons into arenas for extrajudicial executions, saying his policy of intimidation constitutes a blatant violation of international law.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iran exercises full control over Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf: Senior commander
A senior Iranian military commander says the country exercises full control over the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, reiterating the armed forces' readiness to confront any threat.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Contrary to UN charter and Islamic teachings: Iran slams Saudi massacre at Yemen marketThe Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the escalating Saudi military attacks on Yemen, specifically denouncing the deadly airstrikes on a crowded market in Taiz that left dozens of civilians killed and injured.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Gaza's hidden crisis: Thousands face hearing loss amid war and collapsing healthcareA hidden crisis is unfolding in Gaza, where relentless bombardment has left thousands of civilians, especially children, with hearing loss. As healthcare systems collapse and vital treatment is delayed, young victims face isolation and a lack of support.
npr.org (2026-09-30). Mahmoud Khalil on his detention by ICE: 'It is a stain on the U.S. consciousnessKhalil spent 104 days in detention, during which time Abdalla gave birth to their first child, a son. In June 2025, a federal judge ordered him released. But the government is still trying to deport him, and Khalil is preparing to ask the Supreme Court to hear his case.
insideclimatenews.org (2026-09-30). Incoming El Nio Is so Extreme It Doesnt Have a Scientific NameAs a record breaking El Niño continues to grow in the Eastern Pacific, climate scientist Daniel Swain explains what may be in store for the next year as we brace for an El Niño "so far above anything we've previously seen, it doesn't even fit on the same axis."
ft.com (2026-09-30). More than 100 Israelis go on rampage in Palestinian townJewish settlers blocked roads, set tyres ablaze and prevented the return of a Palestinian family in latest surge of violence in occupied West Bank
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-30). Iran: Trump caught in 'quagmire,' unable to decide"Iran's conditions have been conveyed to the United States, but Trump is unable to make a decision, and the United States, out of desperation, has resorted to an air siege in the military war," he added.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-28). Smotrich threatens Gaza-style war on West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has escalated his rhetoric against the occupied West Bank, calling for a war there similar to Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and demanding the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iran condemns Trump's 'hateful and disgusting' threats in UN complaint
Iran has condemned explicit threats by US President Donald Trump to annihilate the Islamic Republic, warning that such statements violate international law and the UN Charter and should not be dismissed as political rhetoric.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Eight US marines injured in recent Iranian attack near Strait of Hormuz: Report
Eight US marines have reportedly been injured in a recent Iranian attack on American forces in the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington's ongoing war of aggression against the country.
trtworld.com (2026-09-28). Ireland snub Israel with no handshakes, black armbands for Gaza genocide
Black armbands were also worn by the Irish team in recognition of the Palestinian lives lost in Israel's Gaza genocide.
During the ceremony, the Irish footballers bowed their heads as the Israeli anthem was played and subsequently did not shake the hands of the Israeli team.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-28). Iranian delegation will hold talks with mediators in New York: Report
The Iranian delegation, which has travelled to New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, will reportedly meet in the US city with mediators trying to get Tehran-Washington talks back on track.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-30). US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
The United States Senate has blocked a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump's administration to report on the killing of nine Americans in the occupied West Bank and on Israel's treatment of Palestinian children in military detention.
The resolution failed 47-53 on Tuesday, with senators voting largely along party lines.
(2026-10-01). FlyDubai's code 7500 was only the beginning? Mystery blasts hit Iran hours after the cockpit terror. hindustantimes.com Mystery explosions reported in southeastern Iran have added to tensions just hours after the dramatic Flydubai FZ1073 incident involving a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. With Israeli officials investigating the flight incident and reports pointing to a confrontation between the pilots, questions are also emerging over the timing of the reported blasts in Iran.
(2026-10-01). Why the Iran War Equation Is Changing, and Why a Third War May Be Closer Than It Seems. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It appears that the main actors involved in the previous 40-day war are increasingly moving toward another confrontation for their own reasons. The regional equation has changed significantly in recent weeks, and that change is making the continuation of the current ceasefire less attractive. Iran is under growing economic pressure because it cannot export its oil normally. The Houthis have moved closer to controlling the approaches to Bab el-Mandeb. Israel is approaching an important election. And the United States is facing a decision over whether to continue…
(2026-10-01). Iran is scaring Israel's spies: FlyDubai terror shows Tehran can strike where MOSSAD least expects. hindustantimes.com
(2026-10-01). Mamdani's counterterrorism chief denounces "far-left terrorism" wsws.org The mayor gave his silent assent to an attack that lumped anti-genocide protesters together with the ultra-right.
(2026-10-01). Judge denies bail, continues detention of anti-Zionist Hasidic father in bid to deport him to Israel. wsws.org Yehonatan Ovadia, a member of the anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidic community and outspoken opponent of the Israeli state and Gaza genocide, has been detained since August 28 and is being threatened with deportation in violation of his First Amendment rights.
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/3: Against Wars – What Are We Fighting For? Panel On Fight Against Wars, Genocide & For Workers. indybay.org
(2026-10-01). European Parliament hosts "Cuba Si, Blockade No" event opposing U.S. measures. radiohc.cu The European Parliament hosted the "Cuba Si, Blockade No" event — a forum bringing together Members of the European Parliament, experts and guests to analyze the consequences of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba. | The gathering fostered discussion on the impact of unilateral coercive measures on the Cuban population and reaffirms the message that "Cuba is not a threat; the blockade is." | IMAGE CREDIT: European Parliament hosts debate on the blockade against Cuba. Photo: Cuban Foreign Ministry/X | [ SOURCE: CUBA DEBATE ]…
(2026-10-01). Ana María Mari Machado meets with parliamentary groups from the Spanish Congress. radiohc.cu Ana María Mari Machado, Vice President of Cuba's National Assembly, held a cordial meeting with deputies from various parliamentary groups of the Spanish Congress of Deputies. | During the meeting, she denounced the extreme intensification of the blockade, the energy embargo, and the secondary sanctions imposed by the United States government, which are inflicting collective punishment on the Cuban people. | She also highlighted the commitment to continue strengthening inter-parliamentary ties between the two nations. | IMAGE CREDIT: Ana María Mari Machado, Vice President of Cuba's National Assembly, with deputie…
(2026-10-01). Rechazan nuevo paso de EEUU para intentar asfixiar a Cuba. radiohc.cu Con la entrada en vigor este miércoles de nuevas medidas restrictivas, crece el rechazo al Gobierno de Estados Unidos por dar un paso más en su intento por bloquear cualquier esfuerzo de Cuba para respirar en medio de un cerco unilateral sin precedentes. | La activista Cheryl LaBash copresidenta de la Red Nacional sobre Cuba, una coalición integrada por más de 60 grupos y organizaciones expresó a la agencia Prensa Latina: Ahora también bloquean al sector privado y ponen trabas a los viajes de por sí limitados a la isla, pero el movimiento de solidaridad con Cuba en Estados Unidos seguirá organizándose en defensa d…
(2026-10-01). Canciller agradece denuncias en la ONU al bloqueo de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla agradeció este miércoles a 43 jefes de Estado y Gobierno, homólogos y otros jefes de Delegación su denuncia en la Asamblea General de la ONU al bloqueo reforzado de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la delegación cubana al Debate General del Segmento de Alto Nivel del 81 período de sesiones de la Asamblea, celebrado en Nueva York, expresó su gratitud ante los reclamos que hicieran para el fin del cerco energético y las sanciones secundarias que gravitan sobre la isla. | Dijo que igualmente denunciaron "la…
(2026-10-01). The Physicians Keeping Gaza Alive. juancole.com ( My conclusion, however, was understandable. In December 2023, only months after the start of t…
(2026-10-01). Exploring scenic beauty in Guizhou Province. ecns.cn Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known for its lush karst forests and rich biodiversity, boasts a forest coverage rate of 92% and was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
(2026-10-01). China marks 13th Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn People visit the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression near Lugou Bridge in Beijing to remember history and pay tribute to the fallen heroes on Sept. 30, 2026, which marks 13th Martyrs' Day.
(2026-10-01). Hengqin foreign trade surges 58% to record 48.5B yuan, passing full-year 2025 total in eight months. ecns.cn Foreign trade through the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone soared to an all-time high of 48.5 billion yuan (about $7.2 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 57.8% from the same period last year, Gongbei Customs reported Tuesday.
(2026-10-01). Democracy Now! 2026-10-01 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 01, 2026; The Real Existential Risk Is AI CEOs Avoiding Oversight: "Alternative Nobel" Winner Timnit Gebru; "Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel; Rise of the Far Right in Germany Raises Fear of an Even Wider Crackdown on Migration | Headlines for October 01, 2026; The Real Existential Risk Is AI CEOs Avoiding Oversight: "Alternative Nobel" Winner Timnit Gebru; "Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel; Rise of the Far R…
(2026-10-01). US: Nebraskans Losing Coverage as Medicaid Changes. hrw.org Nebraska's efforts to implement new, federally mandated work requirements for Medicaid underscore fears that millions of people will experience avoidable barriers to healthcare coverage.Federal authorities could have chosen to blunt the impact of the federal legislation's Medicaid cuts. Instead, they added even more convoluted requirements that will deprive people of health care they are entitled to.Nebraska is the canary in the coal mine for issues that most states will face when they begin implementing these work requirements. As they do, they should make sure red tape doesn't strip people of health care.(Washi…
(2026-10-01). UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry's 'Responsible Gold' Certification. hrw.org Click to expand Image | North Mara Gold Mine in Tarime district, northwest Tanzania. | © 2022 Private | An unusual trial will begin next week in London's High Court: the families of two 23-year-old Tanzanian men who were fatally shot in 2019 at a Canadian-owned gold mine in northern Tanzania are bringing a case against the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), an industry body that oversees the London gold market.Another 30 Tanzanians recently joined the case, while a Canadian court dismissed another lawsuit over the killings, saying it did not have jurisdiction. The families are seeking redress for t…
(2026-10-01). Tianjin launches 'mountain-to-sea' ecological plan, targeting 67% green-water ratio by 2030. ecns.cn Tianjin officials unveiled an integrated environmental protection framework Tuesday spanning from northern mountain peaks to coastal waters, setting target metrics for the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030).
(2026-10-01). World's tallest steel-concrete wind turbine tower begins operation in China. ecns.cn The world's tallest wind turbine with a steel-concrete tower has begun commercial operation in Xinji, Hebei Province, marking a new milestone in China's development of ultra-tall wind power infrastructure, China Huadian Corp. said Wednesday.
(2026-10-01). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-10-01). Friday 10/9: Oakland Arms Embargo: Mass Mobilization at FedEx. indybay.org FedEx Shipping Center, Oakland (9190 Edes Ave)…
(2026-10-01). Sunday 10/18: How to challenge power & systems of injustice: The History of Rainforest Action Network. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA 94709 US…
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/17: Santa Cruz No Kings: Vote Early – Rally, Ballot Drop & Visibility Action. indybay.org 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz (County Court House)…
(2026-10-01). Monday 10/5: Ed Panel: AI, Drones, Flock Cameras, Data Centers, Techno Fascists & Labor. indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. (bet, Shotwell & Folsom) | San Francisco…
(2026-10-01). Tuesday 10/6: Care not Criminalization. indybay.org Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco CA 94102 cross street Harrison Street…
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/10: Book Talk with Dr. Brian Kwoba. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-10-01). Australia: ACT Labor government slashes school budgets across Canberra. wsws.org At least 58 of the territory's 94 public schools will see their funding fall, with 37 facing cuts greater than 5 percent.
(2026-10-01). Nearly 1,000 private armed guards deployed in USPS plants, as Trump continues offensive against mail-in balloting. wsws.org The guards are being rushed into USPS facilities five weeks before the midterms, as the Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.
(2026-10-01). Pacific defence ministers prepare to suppress civil unrest. wsws.org The imperialist powers, including Australia and New Zealand, anticipate an upsurge of mass struggles against poverty and inequality across the Pacific.
(2026-10-01). Smithfield workers speak out against deadly conditions after death of Patou Mpinda in Illinois meatpacking plant. wsws.org Meatpacking workers in the Quad Cities area spoke with the WSWS and shared the conditions of harsh exploitation and dangerous workplace conditions that have lead to worker deaths.
(2026-10-01). Two years of JVP/NPP rule in Sri Lanka. wsws.org Jettisoning its election promises, the JVP/NPP government has ruthlessly escalated IMF-dictated austerity, aligned itself with US imperialism, and unleashed state repression against workers and students opposing its right-wing agenda.
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/3: Worsening Climate Crisis…Not a Time for Magical Thinking. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-10-01). Tuesday 10/13: Webinar: U.S. Military Spending and How to Stop It. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-us-mili……
(2026-10-01). 'Meet China' film program brings Chinese cinema, cultural exchanges to Paris. ecns.cn Chinese filmmakers and cultural leaders met with European directors and local audiences on Tuesday as the 8th China-EU Film Festival's "Meet China" program hosted a series of screenings and panel discussions.
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/24: Book Reading: "Bad Energy" by Joshua Frank in conversation with Scott Parkin. indybay.org Nomadic Bookshop | 326 23rd St, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-10-01). Stand up for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org This is the text of an open letter to the leadership of the Left Party. It was sent on September 30 to Ines Schwerdtner and Luigi Pantisano, co-chairs of the Left Party, as well as to Heidi Reichinnek and Sà∂ren Pellmann, co-chairs of the Left Party parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
(2026-10-01). Thursday 10/29: VOTE: Know Your Federal Voting Rights Webinar w/ ACLU and No Kings Coalition. indybay.org Virtual event: www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1026882/ | Live captioning | ASL interpretation | Spanish interpretation…
(2026-10-01). Indian pilot at centre of FlyDubai horror? Terrifying 60 seconds, then plane fell 14,000+ feet. hindustantimes.com Fresh details have emerged about the dramatic cockpit incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The pilot stabbed during the confrontation has been identified as Indian national Captain Smit Machchhar, who joined Flydubai in 2022 after more than a decade with SpiceJet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot attempted to crash the aircraft, while Flydubai has confirmed only that an altercation occurred on the flight deck and that all passengers and crew were safe.
(2026-10-01). Track laying begins on key Guangzhou-Foshan rail link, completing Greater Bay Area inner loop. ecns.cn Construction on the Guangzhou-Foshan West Intercity Railway reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews began laying continuous long rails, moving the project into its track installation phase following the completion of all tunneling and bridge structures.
(2026-10-01). Xi gives instructions on building a Peaceful China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.
(2026-10-01). 'Plumber' helped save plunging Flydubai plane after co-pilot attacked captain: Trump. geo.tv Travellers board a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport after a separate FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 30, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-10-01). US government charges ICE victim Garces Perez, refuses medical care. wsws.org Eight days after shooting Wilber Garces Perez in the back, the US government has charged him with one count of assaulting, resisting, interfering with and impeding a federal officer. The government denied him bond during a hearing on Wednesday.
(2026-10-01). Beyond raw speed: Global NEV sector chases resilience as China explores practical solutions. ecns.cn At the end of September 2026, the World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) — one of the world's highest-profile new-energy-vehicle events— convened in Haikou, Hainan. | This was the first edition of the congress since Hainan Free-Trade Port became fully operational. Against this distinctive backdrop, what signals has this high-level gathering of industry leaders sent for China and the global NEV community?
(2026-10-01). 1,000 NNU CNA Nurses From Around the Country March To Get Palantir Out & Shut Down ICE. indybay.org Over 1,000 nurses marched in San Francisco and spoke out about the need to terminate contracts that Palantir has at hospitals and with all government agencies. They also are for the shutdown of ICE.
(2026-10-01). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-10-01). Monday 10/5: No Monarch Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-10-01). Wednesday 10/14: VOTE: Know Your Federal Voting Rights Webinar w/ ACLU & No Kings Coalition. indybay.org Virtual teach-in | Live captioning | ASL interpretation | Spanish interpretation…
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/31: Trump Regime Takedown (special Halloween edition). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-01). Trump admits failure to sell economic record as US-Iran war sends fuel prices through roof. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during a news briefing. — AFP/FileIran war has raised fuel prices, adding to pressure on household budgetsUS consumer confidence falls to near 12-and-a-half-year low in Sept.Diesel prices recently hit a record $6.53 per gallon, according to…
(2026-10-01). China Opera Culture Week blends AI technology with traditional performances. ecns.cn The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.
(2026-10-01). 'I was afraid we'd lose him': Israeli dentist recalls saving injured Indian pilot after Flydubai cockpit attack. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian pilot flying a flydubai aircraft was bleeding heavily and struggling to remain conscious after he was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, but he still managed to open the cockp | 'I was afraid we'd lose him': Israeli dentist recalls saving injured Indian pilot after Flydubai cockpit attack…
(2026-10-01). Labour Changes From China to Africa: Panel On Chinese Unions & African Workers. indybay.org An international panel was held on the issue of China, the working class and the African working class struggle. Speakers talked about the unions in China, the role of China in South Africa and labor.
(2026-10-01). Chinese actress Wan Qianhui says camera, footage stolen during Paris shoot. ecns.cn Chinese actress Wan Qianhui said her camera was stolen while she was working in Paris, along with footage from an entire day of filming.
(2026-10-01). The strategy and program of the SEP in the fight against the JVP government and capitalism. wsws.org The Congress was held amid a deepening political and economic crisis of global capitalism, marked by unfolding world war pushed by the imperialist powers and moves by the ruling class to impose austerity and dictatorial forms of rule, as well as the resurgence of class struggle globally.
(2026-10-01). Protest at OpenAI DevDay at Fort Mason: "No Killer Robots for ICE, War and Fascism" indybay.org Clergy, immigrant rights organizations, and youth leaders lead a coalition calling on OpenAI to end its ICE and military contracts and pledge to defend free and democratic elections.
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/3: November 2026 Election Part 2. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/24: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-01). China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. | About 2.13 billion cross-regional trips are forecast over the seven-day holiday, averaging more than 300 million a day.
(2026-10-01). Thursday 10/8: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-10-01). Uzbekistan: Guarantee Karakalpak Lawyer's Safety. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in the defendants' cage on the last day of his trial on charges related to the July 2022 protests in Nukus, the main city in Karakalpakstan, at a court in Bukhara, Uzbekistan on January 31, 2023. | © 2023 Eurasianet…
(2026-10-01). Is the world on the brink of nuclear war? wsws.org Russia's warning that it is ready to use nuclear weapons if NATO blockades Kaliningrad shows that the US-NATO war in Ukraine is escalating into an open confrontation between nuclear-armed powers, a danger being concealed from the population.
(2026-10-01). Luckin surpasses 38,000 stores globally as its Singapore count hits 100, testing the reach of its overseas model. ecns.cn Luckin Coffee opened its 100th store in Singapore in Bugis on September 28, marking another milestone in the Chinese coffee chain's overseas expansion. Since making the city-state its first international market in 2023, Luckin has served more than 1.9 million customers locally and become an increasingly familiar name in Singapore's coffee market. The company now operates more than 38,000 stores across China, Singapore, Malaysia and the U.S.
(2026-10-01). Hong Kong exhibition unveils 157 treasures from Qing imperial workshops. ecns.cn A special exhibition featuring 157 treasures from the Palace Museum, including 14 national first-class cultural relics, opened to the public at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Wednesday.
(2026-10-01). Congo Ebola epidemic passes 8,000 cases and nears 4,000 deaths as attacks on health workers mount. wsws.org The Congolese Ebola epidemic has reached 8,116 confirmed cases and 3,924 deaths, amid attacks that have killed a local politician who urged prevention on the radio and a health worker at a screening post, while world leaders quibble over equity and royalties.
(2026-10-01). Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Port Louis in Mauritius, November 12, 2024. | © 2024 Xinhua/Shutterstock | The National Human Rights Commission in Mauritius earlier this year urged the government to legally recognize same-sex marriages, stating that the refusal to recognize such unions is discriminatory and lacks justification under domestic law.The Commission's recommendation comes after two same-sex couples filed complaints alleging that the country's civil status office's refusal to register their marriage is prejudicial to them. In their complaints and in public testimony before the Commission, same-sex coupl…
(2026-10-01). China's Huang Juan wins women's canoe single gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Huang Juan of China won the gold medal in the women's canoe single final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-10-01). MBS puts faith in Makkah pact for regional security, pledges decisive response to threats. geo.tv Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud attends the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment event on the day of the G20 summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023. — ReutersHouthis "chose chaos, destruction", threatening Yemen, region: MBS.MBS…
(2026-10-01). Thursday 10/15: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-10-01). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Tsinghua business school's advisory board. ecns.cn Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su, and Pictet Group Senior Managing Partner Marc Pictet have been appointed to the advisory board of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the school said Tuesday.
(2026-10-01). Democratic Party runs more than 60 military-intelligence candidates for Congress. wsws.org The national security "caucus" of the House Democrats could double or even triple as a result of the November 3 vote.
(2026-10-01). Hong Kong jumps to 14th in global innovation ranking, World Intellectual Property Organization says. ecns.cn Hong Kong rose to 14th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization on Tuesday, ranking fifth in Asia.
(2026-10-01). AI, Techno Fascism & The Future Of The Working Class. indybay.org The issue of AI, tech fascism and the of the working class was the focus of a education panel.
(2026-10-01). Sunday 10/4: Prop 4 Kickoff & Rally. indybay.org Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, 50 Scott St, San Francisco…
(2026-10-01). China urges Japan to correct its leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question. ecns.cn The pressing priority for Japan is to correct the Japanese leader's erroneous words and deeds on the Taiwan question, adopt a correct attitude on historical issues, and form an objective and rational perception of China, China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2026-10-01). Flydubai horror: Passengers scream as jet plunges 17,000 feet in 1 minute, pilot stabbed mid-flight. hindustantimes.com New video footage offers a chilling look inside the Flydubai flight that was forced to divert after a dramatic mid-air cockpit incident. The footage captures the tense moments aboard the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight as passengers faced an unfolding aviation emergency. Watch the newly released visuals for a closer look at what happened inside the aircraft during the terrifying flight.
(2026-10-01). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-10-01). Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli requests to send planes to retrieve passengers: source. geo.tv Plane, carrying passengers who were on the flydubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, on the tarmac as it arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30,…
(2026-10-01). Saturday 10/10: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Decolonizing Money. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-10-01). At Open SF Developers Conference Protesters & Developers Talk About Regulation & Tech. indybay.org Protesters rallied at the Open AI developers conference to demand an end of the use of AI…
(2026-10-01). Canada's Prime Minister considered US military attack scenario amid trade war, Trump annexation threats. wsws.org According to the Times, "When pressed on whether he took Mr. Trump's threats to make Canada a 51st state seriously, Mr. Carney suggested that he had carefully examined the possibility of U.S.-led military action, but declined to discuss in detail what that involved."
(2026-10-01). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). From long queues to enough for everyone: What reliable water access means for displaced families in Gwoza and Biu. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). China wins mixed 4x100m relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-01). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Xi, Brunei's Sultan exchange congratulations on 35th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn
(2026-10-01). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Tea plantations in Minhou, Fujian, resemble fingerprints on the earth. ecns.cn
(2026-10-01). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation. ecns.cn
(2026-10-01). China sweeps gold and silver in men's 3m springboard diving at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-10-01). Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn
(2026-10-01). West Bank: ICRC calls for urgent protection of civilian population. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). ICRC submits Working Paper to the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, 81st session (2026). icrc.org
(2026-10-01). From East to West: Why Turkey is Playing both Sides. juancole.com
(2026-10-01). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). ICRC-IFRC joint statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Annual Fundraiser for Informed Comment under Shadow of Iran War. juancole.com
(2026-10-01). Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-10-01). Strongest El Niño on record expected to peak in November, China meteorologists say. ecns.cn A "super" El Niño event expected to be the strongest on record is forecast to peak around November, the China Meteorological Administration announced Monday.
(2026-09-30). Tehran moves to quit nuclear treaty: Is this the biggest hint Iran's nukes are ready? | Trump,Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com Iran is considering a fast-track withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as tensions with the United States enter an even more dangerous phase. Iranian lawmakers say they no longer trust the UN nuclear watchdog or IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, while Donald Trump has again warned that Tehran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Iran still says it does not seek the bomb, and leaving the NPT would not automatically mean a nuclear test. But with the U.S.-Iran war still raging and Tehran refusing nuclear concessions, is the world heading towards a far bigger nuclear crisis?
(2026-09-30). Trump's Offer to Sell Weapons to China Is Wonderful. worldbeyondwar.org 
So, phone the neighbors, wake the kids, and pinch the lazy new panda bears because a peace dividend is surely on the way if enough people find out that Trump has tried to sell China weapons and think about it for a few seconds and do something about it for a few days. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-30). Iran Undermines United States Economic Warfare in West Asia. wibailoutpeople.org Efforts aimed bringing down the government in Tehran has been outmaneuvered through the controls exerted over the Strait of Hormuz and the work of the Yemen resistance in Bab al-Mandeb waterway By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday September 30, 2026Geostrategic Analysis Since January 2026 the United States administration of President Donald Trump has been attempting …
(2026-09-30). Report: Nearly 1,300 Schools, 210 Health Centers Damaged in Iran Amid US Assault. truthout.org A new report details the widespread damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran amid the U.S.-Israeli war, adding to war crimes allegations as the U.S. openly targets civilian sites and threatens genocide against the country's 92 million residents. An analysis of media, economic, and government reports by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) released on Tuesday found that strikes… |
(2026-09-30). Thousands to protest Palantir's role in NHS, US deportations and Gaza genocide. wsws.org For all talk of Burnham being prepared to end Palantir's National Health Service contract—but only through a break clause, leaving its other contracts intact—the first attempt to force the issue was shot down at this week's annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
(2026-09-30). Who is disrupting the UN order? unitedworldint.com President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan addressed the UN General Assembly on September 22. His speech contained a number of key messages, but two stood out in particular: the genocide in Gaza and the UN's failure to act against it. Erdoƒüan devoted a large part of his speech to Gaza, which he described as "the most inhumane …
(2026-09-30). Pérez-Oliva: U.S. seeks to create economic dependence on Cuba through threats and blackmail against foreign companies. radiohc.cu Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment àìscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga gave an exclusive interview to the Reuters news agency, stating that the goal of US measures — "particularly with the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade to unprecedented levels" — is "to transform our country's political, economic, and social order." "They have not achieved that, nor will they," he emphasized. | Pérez-Oliva noted that this is "a long-standing blockade, a cruel, genocidal blockade" that has been in effect since 1962. He acknowledged that, especiall…
(2026-09-30). Cuba will not relent in its demand to eliminate nuclear weapons. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla reiterated today Cuba's stance of not relenting in its demands for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide. | The island's foreign minister addressed the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly commemorating the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, where he also denounced the United States' irrationally aggressive and genocidal policy aimed at destroying the Cuban people. | Given its importance, Radio Havana Cuba presents his address in full, as taken from the Cubaminrex website. | Address by the Cuban Foreign Min…
(2026-09-30). Cuba no cejará en la demanda de eliminar las armas nucleares. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, reiteró hoy la posición de Cuba de no cesar en las demandas de una eliminación completa de las armas nucleares en el mundo. | El Canciller cubano intervino en la Reunión de Alto Nivel de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas para conmemorar el Día Internacional para la Eliminación Total de las Armas Nucleares, donde también denunció la política irracionalmente agresiva y genocida de Estados Unidos de acabar con el pueblo cubano. | Por su importancia, ofrecemos íntegramente su alocución, tomada del portal Cubaminrex. | Intervención del Canciller cub…
(2026-09-30). New reports show deadly side of U.S. policies against Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
"You strangle us for 40 years and then criticize us for the way we breathe." That was the late Fidel Castro's response to the criticism of Cuba, now revived by the Trump administration, of Cuba as a failed state. The attacks currently being launched against Cuba go beyond rhetoric, though. In fact, destructive U.S. policies over …
(2026-09-30). Cuban delegation carries out extensive agenda at the UN and in New York. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez carried out an extensive program in New York while leading the Cuban delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. | According to a summary sent to Prensa Latina, Rodríguez pursued an agenda that included 11 interventions at multilateral meetings, as well as over 30 bilateral meetings with senior United Nations officials and dignitaries from countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. | Notable among these were meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and General Assembly President K…
(2026-09-30). Cuba denounces new wave of U.S. blockade measures. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has denounced a new wave of blockade measures issued by the United States government against the Cuban people. | The new measures include the elimination of people-to-people exchanges, restrictions on academic and research exchanges, and the strengthening of prohibitions preventing private Cuban entities from conducting direct business with the U.S. and U.S. banks. They also include a ban on "U-turn" transactions and indirect operations involving entities listed on the State Department's unilateral restricted entities list. | Via his official account on the social n…
(2026-09-30). Four ways to plug into the fight to end the War on Cuba this fall. wibailoutpeople.org 
Dear NNOC member organizations and supporters, In March, during the Week of Action in Defense of Cuba, we showed up in force. More than 30 actions across dozens of cities, from California to Maine, Florida to Minnesota, and beyond, made clear that Cuba is not alone. The International U.S.-Cuba Normalization Conference in New York brought …
(2026-09-30). Cuban foreign minister labels U.S. deportations xenophobic. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated on Wednesday that deportations from the United States to third countries are part of a policy of hatred, discrimination and xenophobia driven by a nation built by migrants. | Via his X account, the island's foreign minister denounced Washington's double standards regarding human rights. | Bruno Rodríguez referred to an alert issued by independent experts from the UN Human Rights Council, who warned that the expulsion of 23,000 people to third countries is triggering a cascade of fundamental rights violations. | According to the specialists, this "migration externaliza…
(2026-09-30). Cuba participó en Olimpiada Internacional sobre Cambio Climático. radiohc.cu Estudiantes cubanos asistieron a la III Olimpiada Internacional sobre Cambio Climático y Ecología, celebrada del 21 al 28 de septiembre en el Parque Nacional de Sochi, Rusia. | Organizada por la Universidad Científico-Tecnológica Sirius, la cita reunió a representantes de 14 países, entre ellos Rusia, Argelia, Bangladés, India, Cuba, Myanmar, Uzbekistán y Turquía, y se consolidó como plataforma de cooperación internacional para jóvenes investigadores en la búsqueda de soluciones a los desafíos ambientales,informó el Ministerio de Educación. | El programa incluyó una ronda práctica y dos rondas teóricas, con énfas…
(2026-09-30). Impulsan programa científico entre Cuba y Bélgica. radiohc.cu La formación de 15 doctores cubanos con universidades de Bélgica fortalece hoy la Escuela Doctoral de la provincia de Holguín, iniciativa clave para el desarrollo tecnológico e innovación científica del país. | A través del proyecto CRISSS, apoyado por el Consejo Interuniversitario Flamenco (VLIR-UOS) de Bélgica, profesionales de la casa de altos estudios holguinera accederán a una modalidad formativa de doble titulación en áreas de ingeniería y soluciones de servicios inteligentes. | La alianza de cooperación internacional vincula a la institución del oriente cubano con centros de educación superior belgas, como…
(2026-09-30). Cuba denuncia nueva oleada de medidas de bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denunció este martes una nueva oleada de medidas de bloqueo emitidas por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo cubano. | Las nuevas medidas incluyen la eliminación de los intercambios pueblo a pueblo, la limitación de los académicos e investigativos, el refuerzo de las prohibiciones para que entidades privadas cubanas realicen negocios directos con EE.UU. y bancos estadounidenses. | También prohíbe las transacciones U-turn y de las operaciones indirectas con entidades incluidas en la unilateral lista de entidades restringidas del Depa…
(2026-09-30). Cuba expone vínculos entre cultura y religión ante la Santa Sede. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez Hernández, intervino hoy en Ciudad del Vaticano en el seminario Religión y Diplomacia, organizado por la Asociación Internacional Carita Política en ocasión de su aniversario 30. | Rodríguez Hernández , expuso sobre los vínculos entre cultura y religión en la nación caribeña y destacó la labor de esa organización, con la que Cuba mantiene históricos lazos de amistad y cooperación en el ámbito académico, y realizó un recorrido por momentos y figuras trascendentales relacionados con la religiosidad en la historia nacional, precisó Prensa Latina. | El diplomát…
(2026-09-30). Cuba y ONU estrechan vínculos de cooperación en proyectos ambientales. radiohc.cu De acuerdo con fuentes diplomáticas, el Viceministro Primero del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente de Cuba (Citma), Rudy Montero, se encuentra en Viena para revisar y ampliar la cooperación bilateral en materia de proyectos asociados a proyectos ambientales y climáticos. | Durante su estancia aquí, sostuvo encuentros de trabajo con diversas áreas de Onudi, en los que se evaluó la implementación del marco programático vigente entre Cuba y esa organización. | Las reuniones permitieron explorar nuevas oportunidades de cooperación y examinar posibles proyectos conjuntos, con especial énfasis en inici…
(2026-09-30). Washington y sus nuevas medidas coercitivas contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC) del Departamento del Tesoro publicó este martes una alerta oficial sobre la ampliación de sanciones y restricciones contra Cuba, como parte de la máxima presión del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | El marco regulatorio, que se publicará mañana miércoles en el Registro Federal, hace una revisión de las Regulaciones de Control de Activos Cubanos (CACR) para aplicar parte de la política exterior del presidente Donald Trump hacia Cuba, en particular la Orden Ejecutiva 14404, del pasado 1 de mayo, que amplía las sanciones para intentar aislar a Cuba del comercio interna…
(2026-09-30). No hay aumento de precio del pasaporte corriente cubano solicitado en el país. radiohc.cu Ante la circulación de versiones infundadas en redes sociales y sitios digitales no oficiales, sobre un supuesto incremento del precio del pasaporte corriente cubano, que se solicita en las Oficinas de Trámites del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), la Dirección de Identificación, Inmigración y Extranjería del Minint informa a la población: | Es falso que se haya dispuesto un aumento del precio del pasaporte corriente cubano que se solicita en el país. | El impuesto sobre este tipo de documento se mantiene en 2500 pesos moneda nacional, conforme a lo establecido por el Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios de la Repúbl…
(2026-09-30). Cuba Ranks Third Among Countries at the Brazil Open Taekwondo Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, September 30 (RHC) — Cuba delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Brazil Open Taekwondo tournament, winning one gold and one silver medal with its only two representatives and finishing third in the country rankings. | Arlettys de la Caridad Acosta claimed the title, triumphing in the 73-kilogram category. Her victory confirmed the effectiveness of the small Cuban delegation, which turned every appearance into a medal. | The Havana native—already a champion from Santo Domingo 2026—dominated a field reduced to three contenders, with the title decided via a round-robin format. In t…
(2026-09-30). Rafael Trejo González: el joven que entró en la historia de Cuba. radiohc.cu ´Te voy a poner aquí: porque tú, 30 de septiembre, vas a entrar en la Historia de Cuba. ª | Rafael Trejo González no imaginó la magnitud de sus palabras hasta que, en la mañana de este fatídico día, la sangre que corría por su viejo traje marcara una pauta en la historia de Cuba. | øPero quién era en realidad Felo? | Originario de la la Villa de San Antonio de los Baños, en la actual provincia de Artemisa, llegó a las aulas de la carrera de Derecho en la Universidad de La Habana en 1927, ahí conoció a Raúl Roa, quien lo describrió como ´un mozalbete de pelo lustroso, tez trigueña, bigot…
(2026-09-30). Cuba Breezed Past Bonaire in the Concacaf Nations League. radiohc.cu Havana, September 30 (RHC) — The Cuban national football team defeated Bonaire 2—0 in the CONCACAF Nations League—a match where the scoreline did not fully reflect the number of chances created, as the team exploited every area of the pitch, neutralized the opponent's midfield, and constantly troubled their defense. | Yasnier Matos's goal in the fourth minute hinted at a massive rout—one that ultimately didn't materialize simply because the Leones del Caribe grew overconfident and squandered chance after chance in front of the opposing goal. | A mom…
(2026-09-30). Israeli attacks on Gaza kill seven as 'ceasefire' violations continue. aljazeera.com At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.
(2026-09-30). Qatari prime minister calls Netanyahu 'war criminal,' vows to continue mediation efforts. tribune.com.pk 
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal" Tuesday, while stressing that Doha would continue its mediation efforts despite heightened regional tensions. | Asked in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan whether he considered Netanyahu a war criminal, Sheikh Mohammed said: "Of course. What's been committed in Gaza is war crimes, and whoever is responsible for this is a war criminal." | "Hospitals have been targeted, schools have been targeted. Whatever the justifications and the arguments, nothi…
(2026-09-30). Palestinian archaeologists race against time to save Gaza's heritage. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-30). Ataques israelíes directos causan la mayoría de muertes en Gaza. radiohc.cu Más del 70% de las muertes registradas en la Franja de Gaza durante 2025 fueron consecuencia de ataques israelíes directos, según un informe estadístico divulgado hoy por las autoridades del Ministerio de Salud del enclave. | La dependencia señaló que la Unidad de Información Sanitaria contabilizó 24 mil 650 fallecimientos durante ese año. | De acuerdo con el informe, los ataques directos israelíes representaron el 70,1% de las causas de muerte, seguidos por las enfermedades cardíacas, con 7,7%. | Sobre esa base, el número de palestinos fallecidos como consecuencia de ataques israelíes directos en 2025 ascendió a…
(2026-09-30). Will Trump Administration Officials Be Held Accountable for Defying a Court Order? The Courts Are Still Deciding. aclu.org The ACLU argued in court that Trump administration officials broke the law by defying a judge's order and sending 100 Venezuelan men to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador without due process.
(2026-09-30). Settlers closing in on Ramallah. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers are encroaching ever closer to Ramallah, the de facto capital of the occupied West Bank.
(2026-09-30). Germany: Demonstrations against social cuts, workers' anger met with trade union maneuvers. wsws.org The union bureaucracy pretends it is fighting the attacks by the federal government and corporations. The opposite is true.
(2026-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-30). Mahmoud Khalil's New Memoir, No Land to Stand On, Looks Beyond His Own Case. truthout.org We speak with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about his new memoir, No Land to Stand On: Notes from Detention. It details his 104 days of detention inside a Louisiana ICE jail after he was targeted for arrest and deportation by the Trump administration over his pro-Palestine campus advocacy at Columbia University. Khalil missed the birth of his first child, Deen, while he was separated from… |
(2026-09-30). German Morenoites tie workers and young people to the right-wing policies of the Left Party. wsws.org The pseudo-left RIO admits the Left Party's record is one of cuts, rearmament and paving the way for the far-right AfD—yet its conclusion is that workers should stay inside the party, not break with it.
(2026-09-30). "The Power of Law" : Wolfgang Kaleck on Reconciling Legality and International Justice. democracynow.org Part 2 of our discussion with Wolfgang Kaleck, German human right lawyer and founder of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights. Kaleck was an attorney for NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and now represents the family of Patrice Lumumba. His new book is The Power of Law: Reconciling Legality and International Justice.
(2026-09-30). Former Air Canada Pilot and whistleblower speaks out on the death of Oscar Robayo and dangerous conditions in the aviation industry. wsws.org The crushing of ramp worker Oscar Robayo by the nose gear of an Airbus A350-900 while he was performing a routine pushback at Montreal's Trudeau Airport in August has provoked sympathy and outrage among workers throughout the aviation industry and beyond.
(2026-09-30). Manchester City Rejects Charges of Financial Breaches. radiohc.cu Havana, September 30 (RHC) — Manchester City's board rejected the 115 charges brought against the team for serious breaches of English football league financial regulations. | "The Club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League, and there is a vast body of irrefutable evidence supporting its position in this case. Therefore, the Club will be relentless and, where necessary, proactive in all relevant regulatory and legal forums," it stated in a release. | It also expressed its disappointment and surprise at the Premier League Commission's verdict and now has until October 2 to exercise its rig…
(2026-09-30). Netanyahu, UAE president hold expanded meeting with officials from 10 countries: report. tribune.com.pk 
Officials from 10 countries took part in an expanded meeting in Abu Dhabi between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Israel's Channel 14 reported Tuesday. | The broadcaster, citing an unnamed Emirati source, said the meeting was held in two stages, with the first involving Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohamed. It said a second, expanded session included representatives from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Libya and Oman, in addition to Israel and the UAE. | The countries named in the report did not immediate…
(2026-09-30). Australia: 15-year-old boy killed at Melbourne factory. wsws.org According to WorkSafe Victoria, the boy "was fixing defects on a precast concrete panel when an adjacent panel weighing more than two tonnes fell onto him."
(2026-09-30). The Life of the Mind of a Factory Worker. publicbooks.org "Beware to those who read 'Adrift in the South' solely as a cautionary tale about the Chinese state without considering the international flows of goods and power."
(2026-09-30). Varaha Avatar of Vishnu: A Divine Story of Protection, Strength and Devotion. indybay.org Discover the Varaha Vishnu idol from Gold Plating Art Studio, available in IdolBronze and IdolBrass for traditional Hindu worship and devotional spaces.
(2026-09-30). UNGA81: UN Leaders Calls for Faster Action on Pandemic Preparedness. nationofchange.org 
The September 25 high-level meeting, held three years after the first, urged faster and more sustained investment ahead of the next outbreak.
(2026-09-30). Shawn Fain wins Eugene Debs award: Desecrating the memory of America's great socialist leader. wsws.org On the centenary of Debs' death, the foundation bearing his name honors a union official who embodies everything the socialist leader fought against.
(2026-09-30). Trump condemns regulation in meeting with technology oligarchs. wsws.org US President Donald Trump hosted the heads of Nvidia, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and other technology companies for lunch at the White House Tuesday, condemning any government oversight or regulation of the technology sector.
(2026-09-30). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-30). Trump Administration Plans to Add 5,000 New ICE Employees by End of Year. truthout.org A new report suggests that the Trump administration is planning to drastically ramp up recruitment efforts at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), expanding the federal agency that has been widely criticized for its violent tactics in carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign. According to The New York Times, which cited four sources with knowledge of the… |
(2026-09-30). US state set to execute woman for first time in 200 years. geo.tv Christa Gail Pike, 36, the only woman on Tennessee's Death Row, is pictured in this 2004 Tennessee Department of Correction booking photograph. — Reuters Death row inmate Christa Pike, convicted of murdering a schoolmate three decades ago, is due to be executed by lethal…
(2026-09-30). The Unimaginable President: The Horror, the Horror. juancole.com ( I'm already 82 years old, which means my time on this planet of ours is limited. Still, I worry. When I'
(2026-09-30). Denmark vs Portugal: UEFA Nations League — Ronaldo, Hojlund, teams, form. aljazeera.com Reigning champions Portugal look to build on their winning start as they take on Denmark on match day three.
(2026-09-30). MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese group over alleged spying. aljazeera.com UK intelligence agency accuses Chinese institute of funding academic research to boost Beijing's espionage capability.
(2026-09-30). Lessons Learned From Getting An SR-71 In The Air Again May Be As Valuable As Its Flight Test Data. twz.com 
Just the process of reviving the Blackbird and its exotic supply chain could be an endeavor that pays off larger than whatever it does once it is back flying.
(2026-09-30). Kaliningrad attack could trigger nuclear war: These Russia missiles can reach every NATO capital. hindustantimes.com A reported new Russian ballistic missile with a range of up to 800 kilometres could extend Moscow's strike reach deeper into Europe, according to Ukraine's military intelligence. The alleged missile development raises fresh questions over Russia's expanding ballistic arsenal and the strategic importance of Kaliningrad, as Moscow seeks longer-range strike capabilities amid escalating tensions with NATO.
(2026-09-30). NZ welfare agency denies aid to thousands, says food is "not essential" wsws.org The Ministry of Social Development denied emergency food grants last year to 88,000 people and told thousands that food was "not an essential need".
(2026-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-30). United Arab Emirates: A Year On, Critic Remains in Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Samuel Peter Oyay | © Private | (Beirut) — A South Sudanese political commentator remains in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without charge a year after his arrest, Human Rights Watch said today. Emirati authorities have not disclosed the legal basis for the arrest of the commentator, Samuel Peter Oyay, to his family.Oyay fled South Sudan in 2014, fearing for his safety. He moved to the UAE and had been running a private business there. While in the UAE, Oyay had written regularly for independent South Sudan-focused platforms, accusing its government of corruption th…
(2026-09-30). Tom Cruise to Play an Oil Executive in a New Global Warming Movie. wattsupwiththat.com About five years too late Mr Cruise.
(2026-09-30). White House Openly Brags About Islamophobic Efforts to Cut Legal Immigration. truthout.org The Trump administration bragged about reductions in legal immigration from majority-Muslim countries in a post on social media on Tuesday, touting its discriminatory and white supremacist policies as it moves to increase immigration from white populations. Sharing information from an analysis by libertarian think tank Cato Institute, the White House posted a graph showing that legal… |
(2026-09-30). Milwaukee for Yemen General Meeting October 13, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-30). A 5th person in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles as cases statewide reach a record high. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Another person in Pennsylvania has died after testing positive for measles as an uncontrolled statewide outbreak of the viral disease infects hundreds of unvaccinated residents. | Pennsylvania's fifth
(2026-09-30). US war czar Hegseth poised to announce 20% cut in US military general, admiral positions. geo.tv US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. — Reuters/FilePlan applies to one- to four-star general, admiral positions.Move doubles minimum 10% cut Hegseth outlined last year.Hegseth previously ordered 20% reduction in 4-star positions.
(2026-09-30). Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. aljazeera.com Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound have intensified during the Jewish holiday season.
(2026-09-30). Etihad Rail launches Dubai-Abu Dhabi passenger service. geo.tv This picture shows front view of Etihad Rail launched on September 30th, 2026. — X/@Eithad_rail
(2026-09-30). Netanyahu meets Flydubai passenger who subdued pilot in stabbing attack. aljazeera.com Benjamin Netanyahu has met Yaniv Hayun, the Flydubai passenger that helped restrain a pilot who stabbed a colleague.
(2026-09-30). Another Electricity Margin Notice. wattsupwiththat.com NESO issued yet another Electricity Margin Notice for yesterday evening's peak period, with low winds and solar power dropping away:…
(2026-09-30). Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar? aljazeera.com Kuala Lumpur calls it a voluntary process, but many are raising safety concerns.
(2026-09-30). The Mecca Alliance meets the Red Sea — Saudi Arabia's new defense Pact faces its first major Test. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — When Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
(2026-09-30). BIG FIX: How to ensure AI benefits humanity. whyy.org How can we ensure AI works for us, not against us. We debate ideas for averting doomsday, holding tech companies accountable, and protecting kids in the classrooms.
(2026-09-30). Midterm Madness: Drought-State Dem Accepts Data Center Cash. levernews.com 
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(2026-09-30). Meet WI BOPM Crew at Whitewater, WI Pride October 3, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
An @ WI BOPM Crew at Watertown Pride July 2026 / Photo: @wi.bopm. | Information for Whitewater Pride: | Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10 AM — 3 PM | Cra…
(2026-09-30). The Global Shell Game Hiding Forever Chemicals. levernews.com 
(2026-09-30). Trump Rejects AI Regulation as Tech CEOs Sign Voluntary "Self-Policing" Accord. truthout.org On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that several tech firm executives had signed an accord agreeing to self-regulate their artificial intelligence (AI) ventures amid growing concerns about the technology's rapid expansion. Before the accord was signed, Trump said that "self-regulation is very important" — dismissing calls for formal government regulation, even as industry experts… |
(2026-09-30). Democracy Now! 2026-09-30 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 30, 2026; "No Land to Stand On": Mahmoud Khalil on His Memoir, Palestine, Fighting Deportation & Suing Columbia; 80 Years After Nuremberg Trials, U.S. Leads Assault on ICC & International Law: Wolfgang Kaleck | Headlines for September 30, 2026; "No Land to Stand On": Mahmoud Khalil on His Memoir, Palestine, Fighting Deportation & Suing Columbia; 80 Years After Nuremberg Trials, U.S. Leads Assault on ICC & International Law: Wolfgang Kaleck…
(2026-09-30). Brass Staircase Railing Designs: A Beautiful Blend of Art and Architecture. indybay.org Explore custom brass metal staircase railing designs, handcrafted railings, decorative handrails, and architectural metalwork from Metal Art and Craft Studio.
(2026-09-30). Vietnamese Press: US Military Withdrawal from Iraq a victory for Tehran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — I was a little surprised to see that the Vietnamese internet news agency Vietnam.vn has an Arabic service. It carried an article yesterday from the newspaper
(2026-09-30). Rural MAHA Followers Say Trump Health Policies Haven't Reached Their Communities. nationofchange.org 
President Donald Trump has championed sprawling health policy changes under the Make America Healthy Again movement, but a KFF-Associated Press survey of rural voters found people aren't seeing the initiatives reach their communities.
(2026-09-30). The Burnham bounce: Is Labour gaining ground against Farage's Reform? aljazeera.com British opinion polls suggest the Labour Party steadily gaining favour as Reform UK dips.
(2026-09-30). Navaratri Brahmacharini: The Divine Form of Devotion, Patience and Discipline. indybay.org Discover a traditional Brahmacharini Mata bronze idol for Navaratri pooja, home worship, temples, and devotional spaces at IdolBronze.
(2026-09-30). Signals of possible involvement in the war in Yemen war; FETàñ probe into popular TV series; Stock market manipulation investigation. unitedworldint.com Türkiye had another quite busy agenda last week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan signaled that Türkiye could become involved in the ongoing war in Yemen under the framework of the Mecca Agreement. Another topic on the agenda was a FETàñ investigation on the producers and screenwriters of the popular television series Valley of the Wolves (Kurtlar …
(2026-09-30). Injuries and arrests as high school students keep up blockade of French schools. geo.tv French CRS riot police stand guard in front of the entrance of the Lycee Paul Eluard high school as students continue a blockade to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, September 30, 2026. —…
(2026-09-30). UW Madison: Students for Justice in Palestine Week of Acton October 5-10, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-30). Prime Minister Carney comments on possibility of U.S. military action. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-30). Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of the Palestinian National Authority Explains Palestinian Perspective in Video for WBW. worldbeyondwar.org Ibrahim Mohammad Khraishi is a Palestinian politician and diplomat. He is Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Palestine's ambassador to Switzerland, and Permanent Observer representing Palestine for the United Nations at Geneva. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-30). Saudi crown prince says Makkah defence pact with Türkiye, Pakistan aims to bolster regional stability. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Wednesday said that the Makkah defence pact with Türkiye and Pakistan aimed to bolster regional stability and shield the region from tensions and conflicts. | Signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on August 7, the pact is based on the principles of shared responsibility and regional ownership amid growing regional and global instability. The agreement aims to promote security, peace, stability and prosperity while strengthening collective deterrence. | MBS made the remarks while delivering the annual royal address on behalf of King Salman bin Abd…
(2026-09-30). Corruption and Courage at Florence McClure in Nevada. wibailoutpeople.org 
From Prison Radio: Sexual Assault and Retaliation at Florence McClure (9: 43) Dawnyell Flynn Dawnyell Flynn, Shirron Gayles-Vanders, and Marsha Byrd want their stories heard. Their testimonies paint a harrowing picture of a system that not only fails to protect but actively harms those in its custody. Behind the walls of the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Facility in …
(2026-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-30). Republican Attorneys General Sue Abortion "Shield Law" States in Supreme Court. truthout.org Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the attorneys general in Arkansas and Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Supreme Court, suing California, Massachusetts and New York to invalidate the so-called "shield laws" that have allowed providers in those states to send abortion medication to people in states with abortion bans. The state officials, all Republicans… |
(2026-09-30). F-15EX May Finally Get Missile Warning System The USAF Originally Skimped On Buying. twz.com 
(2026-09-30). What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv? aljazeera.com Israel's prime minister said one of the pilots stabbed the other and then tried to crash the plane.
(2026-09-30). Swiss Football Association withdraws support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. aljazeera.com Executive committee reverses its support ‚Äåfor the Swiss football administrator after endorsing his candidacy in June.
(2026-09-30). Illinois pension board hit with protest demanding divestment. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—For the past eight quarters (two years), the Palestinian Community Network has organized a protest at the Illinois State Board of Investment (ISBI) meeting. Their demand? That the board stop investing millions of Illinois tax dollars in war manufacturers, including Palantir and Motorola. The board oversees the state's public retirement funds, acting essentially as a …
(2026-09-30). US-led coalition ends mission in Iraq. geo.tv US soldiers are seen during a handover ceremony of Taji military base from US-led coalition troops to Iraqi security forces, in the base north of Baghdad, Iraq August 23, 2020. — ReutersCoalition forces deployed to Iraq, Syria in 2014 to fight Daesh.Resistance group defeated in Iraq…
(2026-09-30). I took an alleged Philly killer to lunch 12 years ago. Here's what I learned about a self-proclaimed 'sociopath'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? I once took R.C. Horsh to lunch. | I had no idea that the man sitting across from me would one day be at the center of a disturbing police investigation into the disappearances of several women in Philadelphia. Horsch brought women into his Chew Avenue home to model for his dark photography projects that depict acts of depravity and violence. Although no direct evidence has been uncovered yet, police suspect some of them may have been killed. Horsch died last year, at 82. No…
(2026-09-30). Activists Are Targeting One of ICE's Key Staging Grounds — Parking Spots. truthout.org The Trump administration's abduction and deportation machine is multifaceted. There are clear-cut components — agents, shackles, and jails — and less obvious, although no less essential, ones — cars and parking spaces. In an effort to impede the attacks on immigrants, mayors of some of the country's largest cities, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson… |
(2026-09-30). 'Self-rhetorical lies': Pakistan rejects Kabul's claims over Nuristan clashes. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Information on Wednesday rejected the Afghan Taliban minister's allegations against Pakistan as "self-rhetorical lies", saying the statements aimed at externalising the regime's internal problems reflected its "despair and frustration" in dealing with its own issues. | Fighting between the Afghanistan Freedom Front and the Taliban resumed on Tuesday morning, Sept 29, in Nuristan's Kamdesh district, Afghanistan International reported citing informed sources, adding that the clashes began with a Taliban attack. | Meanwhile, the Taliban Defence Ministry said its operation against armed opponents i…
(2026-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-30). Ukraine's F-16 Fleet Is In A Readiness Crisis. twz.com 
(2026-09-30). Corteva must end pesticide loyalty program and pay states $35 million in FTC settlement. nationofchange.org 
The 10-year order bars the company from rewarding distributors that buy most of a pesticide from Corteva, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
(2026-09-30). Raw milk cheese recalled after E. coli outbreak sickens 13 people in nine states. nationofchange.org 
Eight people were hospitalized and three developed a serious kidney complication, and more than half of those sick are age 5 or younger, the CDC says.
(2026-09-30). Modi, Trump discuss India-US trade, defense, energy ties. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed India-US trade, defense and energy ties during a phone call with US President Donald Trump. | Modi wrote on X that he had a "productive conversation" with Trump. | "We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas," Modi said, adding that they agreed to maintain "close engagement to take our comprehensive global strategic partnership forward." | Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas.
(2026-09-30). Paxton Caught on Tape Saying Trump's Midterm Convention Dragged Republicans Down. truthout.org An audio recording of a private conversation between U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton (R-Texas) and conservative donors last week reveals that he may view President Donald Trump as a "drag" on his and other Republicans' campaigns. It's unclear whether the discussion in the recording is directly about Trump, and parts of it are difficult to hear or understand. In the recording… |
(2026-09-30). Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland's old wounds back to surface. aljazeera.com Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.
(2026-09-30). Milei exploits Malvinas to build up Argentina's repressive apparatus. wsws.org Milei's "National Sovereignty Defense Law" uses a real grievance of an oppressed nation to arm the state against the working class, while the pseudo-left offers a nationalist perspective that excludes the unity of Argentine workers with workers in the US and Britain.
(2026-09-30). "More And More Severe Storms" : When Can We Declare This Hypothesis To Be Definitively Falsified? wattsupwiththat.com The fact is that the claim (hypothesis) that warmer temperatures lead to more frequent and more severe hurricanes has already been falsified, whether they will admit it or not. By failing to admit it, they just confirm that they are charlatans rather than scientists.
(2026-09-30). Labor allies resist outcome of bad D.C. day for civil rights. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—If you're a student of color, an LGBTQ student, or a college athlete—especially a Black athlete—September 28 was a bad day for your rights, and a great day for wealthy white people who benefit from oppressing you. The extensive taking away of rights on Sept. 28 pushed many groups into action: Among them are the …
(2026-09-30). Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions? aljazeera.com The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers' removal.
(2026-09-30). Christa Pike seeks firing squad, not lethal injection: Inside US executions. aljazeera.com Women make up about 1 percent of US executions. How do states put people to death, and why is it contested?>
(2026-09-30). Clinton-Era Laws Passed 30 Years Ago Enabled Trump's Anti-Immigrant Agenda. truthout.org The more the American public sees of President Donald Trump's hardline, anti-immigrant policies in action — the deaths, military-style invasions of neighborhoods, and mass detention and deportations — the more his approval on the issue drops. If this trend sounds familiar, it's because a similar wave of disapproval played out in Trump's first term. Despite that backlash… |
(2026-09-30). Bridging Blocks The Age of AI: Do You Trust the Media? whyy.org As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How do we determine what information is trustworthy?
(2026-09-30). WHYY's Skate with Matt Guilhem! whyy.org Come roll with WHYY and Matt Guilhem! Skate, play, laugh, and make memories with family and friends. Enjoy skating, games, pizza, drinks and 20 game credits!
(2026-09-30). US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike. aljazeera.com Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years.
(2026-09-30). Balamurugan: A Symbol of Divine Wisdom, Courage and Grace. indybay.org Explore the traditional Balamurugan brass idol from IdolBrass, suitable for home pooja rooms, temples, devotional spaces, and traditional Hindu worship.
(2026-09-30). Hundreds of thousands march in French public sector strike against austerity and war. wsws.org Workers and youth spoke to the WSWS at yesterday's march in Paris of their growing anger and concern over economic hardship, war, and the fear of far-right dictatorship…
(2026-09-30). EPA union sues over termination of contract that protected scientific integrity. nationofchange.org 
AFGE Council 238 says the agency ended its 2024 agreement to stifle dissent, months after employees signed a letter against administration policies.
(2026-09-30). Romania's political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM. aljazeera.com Siegfried Muresan's loss of the confidence motion increases the prospect for snap elections.
(2026-09-30). WHYY finalizes deal with Penn State to take over and operate WPSU, saving public PBS, NPR affiliate from likely closure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY and Pennsylvania State University finalized an agreement Wednesday, in which WHYY will acquire WPSU, the public media station that serves State College and two dozen counties in central Pennsylvania. | The acquisition has provided a new lease on life to a station that was threatened with closure just months ago. WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo called it a victory for both stations, giving WHYY a new audience and WPSU a certain future. | "At 'HYY, we believe in the fundamental ri…
(2026-09-30). Workers Protest G20 Capitalist Vultures in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-30). Amazon Is Deploying AI to Spy on Its Workers and Bust Unions Before They Form. truthout.org The 18th-century notion of the panopticon — a circular prison design with a guard station in the middle, allowing a single officer to enforce discipline by keeping watch over all the prisoners — has become real in the 21st century through AI-driven surveillance against workers: It's the Amazon warehouse. It should be no surprise that the company that harnessed technology to create a vast, $2. |
(2026-09-30). The AI copyright lawsuits: What happens when machines learn from culture? wsws.org The lawsuits against AI companies raise difficult questions about training, reproduction and ownership.
(2026-09-30). Federal worker unions get shutdown settlement win over Trump. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—In a big union win in GOP President Donald Trump's continuing war against his federal workforce, the workers' unions beat him in a settlement agreement in federal court—and one the U.S. Supreme Court can't overturn. But the calendar can. In a 65-page settlement the two sides signed and U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in …
(2026-09-30). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: September 30, 2026. twz.com 
(2026-09-30). 'Like he was cracking a whip': Jury says white Delaware road crew discriminated against Black co-worker, award him $1.3 million. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? You couldn't blame Kaligah Parker if he was feeling pretty good about his career prospects in the summer of 2023. | The 22-year-old Dover resident seemed well on his way to turning his life around after a felony drug conviction. Parker was also making about $45 an hour as a laborer and machine operator for Greggo & Ferrara Inc., a major Delaware road contractor that has received more than $215 million from state highway contracts since 2017. | But Parker, a Black man on a ro…
(2026-09-30). Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education. aljazeera.com The occupation authorities are trying to censor Palestinian school curricula because they teach national consciousness.
(2026-09-30). Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Effort to Expose Israeli Abuses in West Bank. truthout.org Democratic US Sen. John Fetterman joined nearly every Republican senator on Tuesday in voting against a resolution that would have required the Trump administration to produce an unclassified report on Israeli abuses in the illegally occupied West Bank, including the imprisonment and killing of Palestinian Americans. The resolution, led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), narrowly failed 47-51… |
(2026-09-30). Paychecks aren't going as far. More Americans say they trust Democrats to help. nationofchange.org 
A 19th and YouGov poll finds more Americans say their paychecks are not going as far, and more say they trust Democrats to help.
(2026-09-30). Birmingham bin workers' struggle: Behind the media talk of an "imminent" deal lies a sellout — the rank and file must take control. wsws.org The secrecy surrounding the proposed deal is a warning. Birmingham bin workers must establish a rank-and-file committee to enforce direct oversight of negotiations, agree on non-negotiable demands and mobilise alongside council workers nationally facing the same austerity cuts.
(2026-09-30). Photos: Kashmir's 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life. aljazeera.com Wazwan, a multicourse mutton feast, reflects Kashmiri cultural roots with recipes dating back to the 14th century.
(2026-09-30). The number that should terrify Europe: Russia's force hits 1.5 million & reason remains classified. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered another 15,500 military personnel to be added to the country's authorised armed forces, marking the fourth such expansion in 2026. The move comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia has begun additional mobilisation and says another 10,000 North Korean troops are being prepared for deployment to Russia.
(2026-09-30). William Morris: Art, revolution, and the dream of a different society. peoplesworld.org 
It is 1890. While Britain is aggressively expanding its global empire, its domestic industries are increasingly dominated by mechanized production and growing concentration of capital, and the industrial proletariat is becoming ever more alienated from the products of its labor. In The Commonweal, a remarkable utopia describes London in 2102: the Thames is clean, work …
(2026-09-30). Is Spain's anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis? aljazeera.com The government blames 'savage speculation' as critics say new measures leave small landlords 'out in the cold'.
(2026-09-30). Putin's drone upgrade: Russia combat-testing GPS-resistant 'Geran-5 K5' in Ukraine before winter. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly using a new version of its jet-powered Geran-5 strike drone as Moscow continues to upgrade its long-range weapons against Ukraine. The new variant, referred to by monitoring sources as the Geran-5 K5, may use an autonomous optical navigation system that allows it to follow terrain even when satellite navigation is disrupted. Reports also suggest a redesigned fuselage and higher speed. Ukraine has not yet officially confirmed the K5 designation or the reported optical system. If confirmed, could Putin's latest drone upgrade make Russia's attacks even harder for Ukrainian air defences to stop?>
(2026-09-30). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-30). Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete. aljazeera.com The withdrawal ends two decades of foreign intervention in Iraq as part of 'global war on terror' and anti-ISIL fight.
(2026-09-30). Turkish government, shaken by fund crisis, attacks freedom of expression. wsws.org Facing a severe political crisis, the Erdoğan government is seeking to suppress the social powder keg through police state measures.
(2026-09-30). 'Wake up and wrest back control from corrupt politicians': Snippets from IRGC's open letter to American people. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-30). Parents sue Central Bucks School District, allege 'concerted cover-up' of abuse. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The parents of a 10-year-old boy are suing Central Bucks School District and several of its current and former employees over what they say was a "concerted cover-up" of abuses that their child and other students suffered at the hands of instructors in James Pepper, a former school board member, and his…
(2026-09-30). Online meeting in Sri Lanka: Free Bogdan Syrotiuk! Build an international movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The meeting hosted by the IYSSE (Sri Lanka) on October 13 will be conducted in Sinhala and translated live into Tamil.
(2026-09-30). United Nations General Assembly 81st Session Highlighted the Worsening Global Situation. wibailoutpeople.org 
Reforms needed within the august body as the threats of war and economic deterioration heightens international tensions and military conflict By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireTuesday September 29, 2026Geostrategic Review Midtown in New York City was the scene of the annual United Nations General Assembly debates and discussions over the future of the international community. …
(2026-09-30). Repealing Power Plant Limits Is a Good Start. ARC-ES Would Give It Lasting Impact. wattsupwiththat.com It was big news when the EPA announced last week that it was "repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas," as The New York Times reported.
(2026-09-30). New York's Climate Circus: Same Clowns, Emptier Promises. wattsupwiththat.com Until the annual September pageant in New York grapples realistically with energy policy, the gap between the green liturgy and affordable, secure energy supply will keep widening. The clown show, sadly, will be back again next September in New York City.
(2026-09-30). Madison, October 4, 2026: Defend the MN 15! Organizing is Not a Crime! wibailoutpeople.org 
By Wisconsin Bailout the People Movement he 15 activists in Minneapolis are being framed on "conspiracy" charges for their efforts to repel the ICE invasion and also for their work in supporting Palestine (and other anti war work) over the years and their other union and community activity such as supporting Juneteenth and Pride events …
(2026-09-30). DeSantis, Cabinet Designate Major Muslim American Group as "Terrorist" truthout.org Far right Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his cabinet have voted to designate the U.S.'s leading Muslim civil rights group as a "domestic terrorist organization," threatening to shutter and impose severe penalties on the group and its state affiliate simply to serve the GOP's political crusades, critics said. The 427-page document recommending "terrorist" designations for the Council on… |
(2026-09-30). World Teachers' Day: What Kind of Future Are We Educating For? worldbeyondwar.org 
To teachers, facilitators, trainers, youth workers, community educators and everyone helping people learn, question, and act: thank you for the work you do. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-30). Canada is Our Energy Friend. wattsupwiththat.com A closer look reveals a trade arrangement that overwhelmingly favors American production, energy independence, and industrial power.
(2026-09-30). Australia: Public sector doctors to strike in Victoria. wsws.org The Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation was forced to call the stoppage after doctors powerfully opposed the union bureaucracy's last-minute cancellation of a 24-hour strike planned for September 15.
(2026-09-30). "The only way things are going to change is if we unite" : US truckers discuss proposed October 1 shutdown over soaring fuel costs. wsws.org Calls for truck drivers across the United States to park their rigs on October 1 are circulating among drivers as soaring diesel prices wipe out already-thin margins for owner-operators.
(2026-09-30). Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea. aljazeera.com The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
(2026-09-30). Pep Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges. aljazeera.com The Spanish coach won 20 trophies during a glittering 10 years as City manager before departing in May.
(2026-09-30). Cleveland Orchestra musicians end three-day strike as crisis deepens for US cultural institutions. wsws.org Orchestras and other arts organizations are under sustained attack, as all available resources are being funneled to Wall Street and the US war machine.
(2026-09-30). Where is our contract? Is the UAW still trying to put lipstick on a pig? wsws.org Three months after the UAW pushed through its "contract" after four tries, Nexteer workers have still not seen the written agreement.
(2026-09-30). Vision For New Autonomous Warfare Command Laid Out By Pentagon. twz.com 
(2026-09-30). 'Not putting brakes on': Delaware pursues AI-run companies initiative amid reports of agents going rogue. whyy.org
(2026-09-30). Screams, blood, sudden dive & emergency code: Inside Flydubai flight that sent Israel's jets into the air. ptcnews.tv
(2026-09-30). Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-30). Mumia Abu-Jamal: 'We Remember Dr. Johanna Fernandez' (and Other Commentaries). wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-30). Trump's SEC Can Now Rewrite Wall Street's Rules With A Single Vote. levernews.com
(2026-09-30). Kaliningrad attack prep begins? Russia's missile arsenal expands with 800-km weapon, Europe stunned. hindustantimes.com
(2026-09-30). Trump's shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve. whyy.org
(2026-09-30). Estrella Galán, Eurodiputada por España, (Mensaje Contra la Guerra). worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, September 30, 2026 | En el marco del Foro Internacional de Paz, la eurodiputada Estrella Galán nos comparte un mensaje contra la guerra.
(2026-09-30). Se acercan Intermedias en EEUU, demócratas y republicanos miran a 2028. radiohc.cu Mientras el presidente Donald Trump enfrenta una caída en las encuestas y se acercan las elecciones de mitad de mandato en Estados Unidos, tanto demócratas como republicanos miran hoy hacia las presidenciales de 2028. | Los candidatos de ambos pasillos que buscarán un puesto en el Congreso o lo pretenden ratificar, así como quienes lidian por otros cargos públicos, están haciendo campaña en un escenario que augura competencias reñidas y una férrea pelea por el control del Capitolio en Washington, actualmente dominado en sus dos cámaras por el partido de Trump. | En el campo demócrata de cara a los comicios que te…
(2026-09-30). Bridging Blocks Plática Comunitaria: Cuidando Nuestra Salud Durante las Fiestas. whyy.org Acompáñanos en una conversación sobre nutrición durante las fiestas, donde hablaremos de maneras sencillas de hacer que nuestros platillos tradicionales.
(2026-09-30). 10 Reasons to Oppose the "Arc de Trump" worldbeyondwar.org 
By There was already widespread opposition to Trump's proposed arch at Memorial Circle in Arlington, Virginia—a 250-foot structure, roughly the height of a 20-story building and 50 percent taller than Paris's Arc de Triomphe. Now the controversy has intensified: Trump says the arch, which originally included plans for an observation deck, a café, a gif…
(2026-09-30). Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election. geo.tv Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's newly appointed head of government, arrives for a meeting in Rabat on September 29, 2026.— AFPKing Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on Tuesday as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on…
(2026-09-30). Why the nor'easter's storm surge was so high, and what it says about the El Niño winter ahead. nationofchange.org 
Several factors make for high water levels, and they conspired to worsen the storm surge that flooded coastal areas from North Carolina to New York.