(2026-09-20). Iran's nuclear doctrine not changed, but NPT withdrawal possible: Top security official. presstv.co.uk Iran's top security official says the country still avoids weaponization of its nuclear program.
(2026-09-20). China rejects unilateral sanctions as Trump signs bill targeting Russia, Iran. presstv.co.uk China reiterates its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization after Trump signed sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
(2026-09-20). China opposes U.S. secondary tariffs on third countries. ecns.cn China opposes the use of so-called secondary sanctions against third countries, a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Friday after the United States signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
(2026-09-20). Stories Beyond Numbers: Mojtaba, three-day-old infant whose life was cut short before it could bloom. presstv.co.uk Mojtaba, a three-day-old Iranian infant killed with his family during the recent war, became a symbol of the civilian toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and is remembered through Parisa Rashidi's painting inspired by the events of Ashura.
(2026-09-20). Hezbollah leader: Iran thwarted US-Israeli war goals; ultimate victory belongs to resistance. presstv.co.uk Hezbollah's secretary-general underlines Iran's victorious confrontation against unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.
(2026-09-20). The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran. juancole.com
(2026-09-20). Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire: Rezaei. presstv.co.uk Rezaei says the United States should agree to Tehran's terms if it wants to escape from the quagmire of the war against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-20). Silencing Macklemore and the Gaza Genocide: Robert Kraft's Failure to Manufacture Consent. juancole.com Robert Kraft's hypocrisy is obvious, but it doesn't matter when you're a billionaire activist owner used to getting what you want, which includes having Macklemore booted from a concert at his stadium. |
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(2026-09-20). U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on suffocating Cuban families. radiohc.cu U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a congressional hearing, criticizing the oil restrictions and sanctions that are creating a humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba. | Waters accused the maximum pressure policy and fuel blockade of suffocating Cuban families and children by preventing the entry of food and electricity. The restrictions on oil supplies have led to prolonged, widespread blackouts, shortages of drinking water, and severe delays in the distribution of UN food aid. | While the administration defends the economic pressure measures as part of its sa…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Alto dirigente partidista de Cuba reconoce esfuerzo de trabajadores del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda reconoció este sábado en su perfil de la red social Facebook el esfuerzo titánico de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del sistema eléctrico nacional (SEN) en la restitución del servicio tras las desconexiones. | El dirigente subrayó que el trabajo de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del SEN es doblemente meritorio cuando se trata de restablecer el servicio tras una desconexión.No escatiman un minuto, ni de día ni de noche, para devolver la electricidad a los hogares, hosp…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza. aljazeera.com Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-20). Iran retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims: Armed Forces. presstv.co.uk A senior Iranian commander says the initiative of the Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's hands.
(2026-09-20). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Iran's tourism momentum amid war and sanctions. presstv.co.uk Iran's tourism economy is taking an unusual shape, with private investment and domestic demand driving growth even as war, sanctions and limited connectivity constrain international tourism.
(2026-09-20). Israeli forces abduct eight Palestinians in West Bank amid settler violence. presstv.co.uk Israeli forces have abducted eight Palestinians in the village of Ad-Deqaiqa in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron following an attack by Israeli settlers, according to WAFA.
(2026-09-20). Discover Iran: Tabriz's 'Mausoleum of Poets,' where centuries of Persian literary history live on. presstv.co.uk Maqbarat al-Shu'ara, Tabriz's centuries-old Mausoleum of Poets, preserves the memory of generations of poets, mystics and scholars beneath a striking modern memorial.
(2026-09-20). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-20). How did the US recall a billion products in six months? aljazeera.com The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
(2026-09-19). Chinese athlete wins first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53: 05, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Liangyue celebrates its 10th birthday at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn The park prepared a birthday cake, flowers, stuffed toys and a snow bed as special gifts for the panda.
(2026-09-20). Iran: US had intentionally prepared ground for withdrawing from Islamabad MoU. presstv.co.uk Iran denounces the US for intentionally preparing the ground in advance for withdrawing from the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
(2026-09-19). Opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan. ecns.cn The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 opens in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026.
(2026-09-20). Turkey says ready to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact amid Houthi attacks. geo.tv Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Turkey conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists. aljazeera.com The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
(2026-09-19). China wins first gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Zhang Mingyu, Wu Xiyao, Fu Jing and Meng Xin won the women's team event in modern pentathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold medal at the Games.
(2026-09-20). Myanmar's Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331. aljazeera.com Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
(2026-09-19). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese triathlete Zhang Xirui won silver on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori City of Aichi prefecture, Japan, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Moscow intercepts massive Ukrainian drone strike amid elections; civilian casualties reported. presstv.co.uk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that up to 1,600 Ukrainian drones heading toward Russia were intercepted by air defense systems.
(2026-09-20). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-20). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-20). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-20). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-20). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-20). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-20). Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation. aljazeera.com PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple boss Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-20). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-20). Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900. presstv.co.uk Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week's catastrophic floods rose above 900.
(2026-09-20). China Southern marks two years of C919 commercial operations. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines marked the second anniversary of its commercial operation of the C919 on Saturday, having safely transported more than 2.13 million passengers over the past two years.
(2026-09-20). Beyond the Beaten Path: The Hidden Wonders of Bagu. pressenza.com By Oliver P. Ngiwas | Ubbog Falls. Tucked away in the mountains of Bagu, Bakun, Benguet, Ubbog Falls stands as one of the community's remarkable natural treasures. Known locally as the "Largest Ubbog," its crystal-clear waters cascade through the rugged mountain landscape, offering a refreshing glimpse of nature at its purest. | Deep in the mountains of Bakun, Benguet, lies a community that many people may never have heard of—a place where life moves quietly, simply, and peacefully. Barangay Bagu is one of the far-flung communities of the municipality. Modern conveniences may not always be within easy reac…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-20). DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises. aljazeera.com 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
(2026-09-20). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-19). Trade talks raise expectations of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to the United States from Saturday to Wednesday for economic and trade talks with the US side, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-20). Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers. aljazeera.com DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country's Ebola crisis.
(2026-09-20). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-19). World Organization for Science Literacy officially launched in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Organization for Science Literacy was officially launched in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Win the AI Race. Then Face What Comes Next. wattsupwiththat.com In the long term, we should not let the fear of human obsolescence deter our pursuit of technological supremacy. By winning the AI race at full throttle, we secure our nation.
(2026-09-20). Why Yemen has returned to Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key trade gateway linking Asia and Europe. | The advance of the Houthis has alarmed Yemen's northern neighbour,…
(2026-09-20). State funeral honours Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa. aljazeera.com Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
(2026-09-20). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-19). China pavilion draws growing global interest in travel to China at Dubai tourism fair. ecns.cn The China pavilion emerged as a major attraction at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, held recently in Dubai, reflecting growing interest in travel to China among visitors from Arab countries.
(2026-09-20). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-20). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-20). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-20). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-20). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-20). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-20). How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan? aljazeera.com Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
(2026-09-20). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-20). Amid Houthi attacks, Türkiye vows to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact. geo.tv Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Türkiye conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Drone footage shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. presstv.co.uk Drone footage of Devighat showed buildings that remained standing marred by mud and the rest reduced to rubble.
(2026-09-20). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-20). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-20). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-20). Pentagon says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean. presstv.co.uk The Pentagon says a US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean killed 4 people.
(2026-09-20). Protesters gather in Albania's capital over opposition to luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. presstv.co.uk Protesters took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday in demonstrations that began in late May, opposing a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-20). Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands. presstv.co.uk Anak Krakatau erupted twice , spreading ash and disrupting flights across western Indonesia.
(2026-09-20). Kuong Chi Hin of China's Macao wins gold in Men's Changquan Final at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Kuong Chi Hin won the gold medal with a score of 9.723, securing the first gold medal for the Macao, China delegation at the Games.
(2026-09-20). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-20). Germany's Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls. aljazeera.com About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). China unveils world's largest cloisonne square zun in Hebei. ecns.cn A copper cloisonné work inspired by China's famed Four Ram Square Zun has been certified as the world's largest cloisonné square zun at Hebei Jinxi Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. in Qianxi County, Hebei Province.
(2026-09-19). China's Yu Zidi, Chang Mohan book spots in women's 200m butterfly final. ecns.cn Chinese swimmers Yu Zidi and Chang Mohan finished first and second, respectively, in the women's 200m butterfly on Sunday at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, clocking 2: 07.97 and 2: 10.67 to advance to the final.
(2026-09-20). 2026 China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opens in SW China's Chongqing with record participation, global buyers. ecns.cn The 24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opened in Chongqing on Saturday, drawing more than 50,000 visitors on its first day and setting a new attendance record for the country's leading motorcycle trade event.
(2026-09-20). Chemical Review Committee Recommends Listing Toxic Lead Chromate Pigments under the Rotterdam Convention. pressenza.com 19 September 2026, Rome, Italy. Toxic lead chromate pigments are still produced, sold, and shipped around the world for use in paint, despite this being a significant source of childhood and occupational lead exposures. Currently, the trade of lead chromates is very hard to track, and even countries that have banned lead paint (for example, in some Latin American countries) continue to receive lead chromates. | On September 16, the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) meeting in Rome unanimously concluded that lead chromates satisfy all criteria under the Rotterdam Convention and recommended them for listing under…
(2026-09-20). Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming. aljazeera.com Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
(2026-09-19). ASEAN ministers gather in Philippines to discuss economic issues. ecns.cn The 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings on Saturday convened in Metro Manila, the Philippines, and will run through Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). China launches first dedicated king crab export route from Jilin. ecns.cn A charter flight carrying about 11 metric tons of king crabs took off from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport in Yanbian, Jilin Province on Saturday, bound for Hong Kong.
(2026-09-20). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-20). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-20). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-20). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-20). China wins women's 10m air rifle team gold, sets world record at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China won the women's 10-meter air rifle team gold at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Sunday, setting a new world record with a combined score of 1,904.2 points.
(2026-09-20). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support. aljazeera.com Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-20). Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh as fire breaks out near King Khalid airport. geo.tv Smoke billows from a Saudi Aramco petroleum storage facility after an attack in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 26, 2022. —ReutersFire breaks out at fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport.Houthi forces claim two operations using missiles and drones.One targeted Riyadh…
(2026-09-19). Japanese PM Takaichi's reshuffle highlights political calculations, deepens public fears of war. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the party leadership and reorganized her Cabinet over the past two days, moves seen as an effort to consolidate her administration and prepare for the next LDP leadership election.
(2026-09-19). Chinese dance drama 'Mulan' makes New York debut. ecns.cn The Chinese dance drama Mulan, performed by the Ningbo Performing Arts Group, was staged at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York from Friday to Sunday.
(2026-09-20). As a Former Head of MI6 it's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed to Our Enemies. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's climate policy is undermining national security, says former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. "As a country we have been drifting and we are dangerously exposed."
(2026-09-20). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-19). Wang Zifei breaks Asian record in women's 10m air rifle qualification at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-20). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet retira candidatura a la Secretaría General de la ONU. radiohc.cu La ex presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet anunció en la tarde de este sábado que retira su postulación a la Secretaría General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), tras los resultados que obtuvo en tres rondas de consultas informales, previas a la votación decisiva que debe celebrarse antes de finalizar 2026. | La decisión de renunciar la adoptó luego de que la víspera solo obtuvo un voto de apoyo en la tercera encuesta del Consejo de Seguridad. | En un video publicado en sus redes sociales expresó: Algunos pueden creer que este no era el momento adecuado para el tipo de candidatura que buscaba repr…
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-20). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-19). China's Middle East Security Strategy: Can Beijing Build a Regionally-Led Order? moderndiplomacy.eu President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo was not a protocol visit. It was a doctrine declaration. At a highly sensitive moment: an open war in Iran, threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp division within the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Beijing chose to present its vision for regional security from Egypt. …
(2026-09-19). Iran Reaping the Russian Whirlwind Interview of Touraj Atabaki. juancole.com "Russia cannot be understood with mind alone" | — Fyodor Tyutchev | Fariba Amini writes: | Almost a century ago, many Iranians were attracted to the idea of a socialist state. Many moved to the Soviet Union only to come to grief under Stalin. | Today, as I write this interview, the Russia of President Vladimir Putin enjoys a close relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran. On November 23rd, 2015, Putin visited Iran and presented an old manuscript copy of the Quran to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. | The Soviet Union and Iran did not just share a border; it goes beyond that. For decades, Moscow and T…
(2026-09-19). Did Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's capital? Smoke seen at Riyadh's King Khalid International airport. hindustantimes.com Did Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport? Dramatic visuals showing flames and thick black smoke near Saudi Arabia's main airport have triggered fresh questions amid heightened tensions. Smoke was reported rising near the airport on September 19, as authorities issued rare air-raid alerts in Riyadh and nearby Al-Kharj over a "hostile aerial threat." Explosions were also heard in the Saudi capital before civil defence later announced that the danger had passed. While reports linked the incident to escalating Yemen-related hostilities, the precise cause of the smoke near the ai…
(2026-09-19). minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation. al-monitor.com By Angelo AmanteROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Italy's defence minister on Friday called for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping amid concerns over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital waterway threatened by the widening Middle East conflict.The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have made rapid advances in recent weeks along the Red Sea coast, further complicating routes in a region that also includes the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had already dwindled because of the U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-09-19). US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com Sept 18 (Reuters) – More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.Defense Secretary PeteHegseth denied the report.
(2026-09-19). Man convicted of spying for Israel, providing information on missile sites executed in Iran. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary announces the execution of Hossein Pedaran, convicted of espionage and providing sensitive information on military sites to Israel.
(2026-09-19). Iran Judiciary issues indictments against US, Israeli officials over assassinations. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary has issued indictments against 159 senior US and Israeli political and military officials over the assassination of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and military commanders.
(2026-09-19). Israel targets paramedics in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Two back-to-back Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh in Lebanon, while a third strike targeted an ambulance team.
(2026-09-19). The persecution of Cuban medical missions: Winners and losers. radiohc.cu Javier Gomez Sanchez | A fact has been revealed about Cuba that strikes anyone with the most basic sense of humanity: The infant mortality rate on the island rose from 4.0 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 9.9. This 148% increase meant the deaths of 1,800 more babies since that year. | Behind that figure is the profound reality, which for the Cuban health system has meant an increasing shortage of supplies, difficulty or impossibility of applying treatments, equipment without spare parts, almost total loss of ambulances, inability to perform exams due to lack of reagents, and delays in diagnoses; On the part of fa…
(2026-09-19). Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba learned on Friday, September 18, through the press, of the surprising statement made by the Costa Rican Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar Rivera, to the Miami Herald, that "diplomatic relations have been severed" with Cuba, a fact that has never been formally notified by the authorities of that country to the Cuban government. | As previously reported, on March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica informed our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via Diplomatic Note and without offering any justification, of its unilateral decision to close its Embassy i…
(2026-09-19). Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout. aljazeera.com The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.
(2026-09-19). Avería en termoeléctrica de Cuba Guiteras tras caída del SEN. radiohc.cu Las tensiones mecánicas generadas por la reciente desconexión del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en Cuba ocasionó averías en la caldera de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, informó hoy el director general del bloque, Román Pérez. | El proceso de enfriamiento comenzó y se presume que se trata de ponchaduras en varios puntos del generador de vapor, según reprodujo la Agencia Cubana de Noticias. | De acuerdo con Pérez, esta etapa demanda casi 72 horas, periodo en el cual se alistan las tareas de aseguramiento para que brigadas de la Empresa de Mantenimiento a Centrales Eléctricas com…
(2026-09-19). Minrex: Costa Rica nunca ha notificado formalmente una ruptura de relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ha conocido hoy, 18 de septiembre, a través de medios de prensa, la sorprendente declaración realizada por el canciller de Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar Rivera, al diario Miami Herald, de que "se ha producido una ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas" con Cuba, lo cual nunca ha sido formalmente notificado por las autoridades de ese país al gobierno cubano.
(2026-09-19). Banco Central de Cuba: øMás billetes significan más inflación? cubadebate.cu El Banco Central de Cuba explica las características de los nuevos billetes de 10 000 y 20 000 pesos y aclara las dudas sobre su relación con la inflación. øMás dinero en circulación significa un aumento de los precios? øPara qué sirve el dinero? øDe dónde sale? øPor qué hacen falta billetes de mayor denominación? øEl sector privado acapara el efectivo?
(2026-09-19). Avería en termoeléctrica de Cuba Guiteras tras caída del SEN. radiohc.cu Las tensiones mecánicas generadas por la reciente desconexión del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en Cuba ocasionó averías en la caldera de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, informó hoy el director general del bloque, Román Pérez. | El proceso de enfriamiento comenzó y se presume que se trata de ponchaduras en varios puntos del generador de vapor, según reprodujo la Agencia Cubana de Noticias. | De acuerdo con Pérez, esta etapa demanda casi 72 horas, periodo en el cual se alistan las tareas de aseguramiento para que brigadas de la Empresa de Mantenimiento a Centrales Eléctricas com…
(2026-09-19). Comité de Puerto Rico presentó revista del centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Una llamativa revista con motivo del centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz presentó el Comité de Solidaridad con Cuba (CSC) en Puerto Rico, la víspera, aniversario 34 de su fundación. | La publicación, que reseña distintos acontecimientos vinculados a los actos de conmemorativos de los 100 Años con Fidel, también ilustra el 35 aniversario de la conformación de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, estableció la periodista Perla Franco en La Casa Soberanista en San Juan. | La presentadora, quien también formó parte de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, realizó una minuciosa exposición en torno al con…
(2026-09-19). øQué dijo Macklemore sobre Palestina que provocó su salida de la gira de Ed Sheeran? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Si esas palabras me costaron el escenario, mientras devuelven la conversación a Palestina, entonces fue la gira más exitosa", asegura el rapero Macklemore. Sostiene que ni él ni Sheeran son las víctimas, pues al final del día "pueden volverse a casa con sus familias", sino que las verdaderas víctimas son "los palestinos", los más de 20 000 niños asesinados en Gaza.
(2026-09-19). Comité de Puerto Rico presentó revista del centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Una llamativa revista con motivo del centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz presentó el Comité de Solidaridad con Cuba (CSC) en Puerto Rico, la víspera, aniversario 34 de su fundación. | La publicación, que reseña distintos acontecimientos vinculados a los actos de conmemorativos de los 100 Años con Fidel, también ilustra el 35 aniversario de la conformación de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, estableció la periodista Perla Franco en La Casa Soberanista en San Juan. | La presentadora, quien también formó parte de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, realizó una minuciosa exposición en torno al con…
(2026-09-19). Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba celebra lazos culturales con China. radiohc.cu 
El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (MNBA) acogió este viernes varias actividades con motivo de la cercanía de la celebración del pueblo chino del Festival de Medio Otoño, marcado por la próxima luna llena, que tendrá lugar el 25 de septiembre. | Jorge Fernández Torres, director de la institución, agradeció al ministro consejero de la Embajada China, Zhang Buxin, y al cuerpo diplomático la oportunidad de acoger el festejo que tributa a los nexos culturales entre ambas naciones. | Al comentar sobre las lecciones que brinda a Cuba sus raíces asiáticas, especialmente la china, el directivo comento: Mientra…
(2026-09-19). De Pepe Sánchez a nuestros días: la historia viva del bolero. cubadebate.cu Desde sus raíces en Cuba y el Caribe, el bolero se convirtió en una de las expresiones más universales de la música y la poesía latinoamericanas. Este artículo propone una mirada a su historia, sus transformaciones y su vigencia, de Pepe Sánchez a las nuevas generaciones. Nuestra historia cultural, esa que intentan ocultarnos, está allí.
(2026-09-19). Energy blockade is synonymous with terrorism. radiohc.cu Jessica Jimenez Gainza / Agencia Cubana de Noticias | "When will the power come back on?" "How long will it last?" are expressions that have recently gained traction in Cuban society due to the prolonged and frustrating blackouts, whose main cause is the U.S. government's persecution of Cuba through the energy blockade. | When President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 29th imposing additional tariffs on imports from any country that supplies fuel to Cuba, it marked a new stage in the intensification of the hostile policy that the U.S. government has pursued against the largest island of the Anti…
(2026-09-19). Sixth Place for Cuba in the Women's Pan American Volleyball Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, September 19 (RHC) — The Cuban women's volleyball team finished in sixth place at the XXIII Pan American Cup, held in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, after losing in three sets to Canada on the final day of the tournament, in which the United States was crowned champion. | According to the website www.norceca.net, the Cuban women's volleyball team, coached by Brazilian Luizomar de Moura, lost to Canada on Friday with scores of 22-25, 20-25, and 16-25. They conceded 23 points due to errors, while their opponents committed 21. | Official team statistics for the match show Canada's superior performance in att…
(2026-09-19). Cuba vence 3-0 a Dominicana y discutirá hoy su clasificación olímpica a Los àÅngeles 2028 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará a Canadá por un boleto a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras vencer este viernes a República Dominicana en las semifinales del Clasificatorio Olímpico NORCECA. Cuba se impuso 3-0 en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, Canadá, y avanzó a la final de hoy sábado frente al equipo anfitrión, programada para las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-09-19). NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel? aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.
(2026-09-19). Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech. aljazeera.com Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.
(2026-09-19). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-19). The Interstices Through Which to See the Future. pressenza.com They were not humanist moments, but they pierced through their era: shared sovereignty and demilitarization have already been tried. | By: Germán Osmar González | We live in a moment when it seems natural that the only way to organize ourselves is to compete for scarce resources behind armed borders. Multilateralism is creaking: the Security Council paralyzed by vetoes from the U.S., China and Russia, wars resolved outside any rules such as Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and an escalation of sanctions, tariffs and rearmament that reaches as far as the South Atlantic and Antarctica. Inwardly, that fracture translates in…
(2026-09-19). Delcy Rodríguez Grants High-Level Access to Controversial Human Rights Watch Delegation. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez received a senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) delegation at Miraflores Palace. She granted the US-based organization renewed high-level access and visibility, despite decades of questioning its independence, financing, and political role by Chavista officials, Global South governments, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, and international human rights advocates. The …
(2026-09-19). Appeal: Venezuela must become Venezuela again! defenddemocracy.press 
Jean-Pierre Page | Sep 19, 2026 Voices are rising, resistance is organizing! List of first signatories below. Send your signatures to Jean-Pierre Page, former head of the International Department of the French CGT Union, initiator of this Appeal (jean.pierre.page@gmail.com) and spread it around you! A political, economic, social, constitutional, and cultural crime has been …
(2026-09-19). APPEL: Le Venezuela doit redevenir le Venezuela ! defenddemocracy.press Jean-Pierre Page | le 19 septembre 2026 Des voix s'élèvent, les résistances s'organisent ! Un crime politique, économique, social, constitutionnel, culturel a été commis au Venezuela. Les auteurs en sont connus! Ce sont les Etats-Unis avec leur obsession à tout vouloir dominer, en particulier dans les Amériques en réaffirmant la funeste doctrine Monroe. Dans un acte …
(2026-09-19). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-19). Africa's Evolving Engagement with the SCO and BRICS: Key Highlights from "Russia's Pivot to Asia" pressenza.com On September 17, Russia's leading analytical media platform, Russia's Pivot To Asia, published an excellent and timely analysis examining the connections between Africa, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and BRICS. The analysis is highly informative, well-researched, logically structured, and well-argued. We think that its content provides valuable reference material for African leaders, policymakers, business communities, and the wider public. Therefore, we have decided to summarize the entire analysis and present its key insights and arguments in a concise format for our readers. The September 2026 S…
(2026-09-19). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-19). PML-N nominee Najeeb Naqi Khan submits papers for AJK president. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan on Saturday formally submitted his nomination papers for the office of president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), setting the stage for the September 24 presidential election. The AJK Assembly is the electoral college for presidential elections. | The completion of the presidential election will fill the remaining major constitutional office following the recent formation of the new government and the election of the prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker. | The presidential election will complete the formal process of constituting t…
(2026-09-19). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-19). Trump 'settled for less' with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal. aljazeera.com The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
(2026-09-19). Is Britain preparing for war or breakup? UK stockpiles for crisis as its nations demand own future. hindustantimes.com Amid growing concerns about war and national security, the UK is strengthening its plans for major emergencies and severe disruption. The government is developing new household preparedness guidance, encouraging people to keep essentials such as food, drinking water, torches, radios, power banks and first-aid supplies. Britain is also reviving government "war books" as part of a wider home defence programme. At the same time, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are pursuing closer cooperation on self-determination and constitutional change. This video examines the latest developments, what official resilience pl…
(2026-09-19). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-19). Mass roadblocks over fuel hikes in Guatemala threatened with repression. wsws.org Two weeks of blockades against a 59 percent rise in diesel prices have been answered with soldiers, ultimatums and the claim by the Arévalo government that the protests are the work of "very dark interests."
(2026-09-19). Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan's Kohat. aljazeera.com Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing…
(2026-09-19). Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League — prediction, teams, lineups. aljazeera.com Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.
(2026-09-19). Lebanon charges 5 in alleged Hezbollah operation to train Assad loyalists. al-monitor.com A Lebanese military court has charged the five, including an Assad-era Syrian officer and Hezbollah members, with running a cross-border security network planning attacks in Syria's coastal region.
(2026-09-19). The New "Hellish Sanctions" Against Russia. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen | Russia described the new US sanctions against Moscow as "hellish sanctions" after the House of Representatives passed a new bill of anti-Russian measures, championed by the late far-right Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. | Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow considers the passage "hostile actions" that affect Russian oil and gas exports. | The spokesman added that the imposition of additional sanctions by the United States will undoubtedly complicate efforts to reach a peaceful solution in Ukraine. | The legislation, pa…
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). New Study: 'Global Drought Shows No Detectable Recent Acceleration Under Climate Warming'. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists who prefer to advance the narrative that human activity is driving warming, and climate warming accelerates global drought, have historically used negligent statistical methods to "artificially inflate" drying trends six-fold.
(2026-09-19). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-19). Riverstone: The routine face of Sri Lankan state murder. wsws.org In a global cinema landscape dominated by trivia, cynicism and the industrial production of distraction, Rathnayake's Sinhala-language drama is a serious and honest work.
(2026-09-19). Israel's president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016. aljazeera.com Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.
(2026-09-19). Iraq sees September 30 end of coalition military mission as step toward sovereignty, bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq said on Friday that the September 30 end of the military mission of the US-led international coalition against ISIS (Daesh) will pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition member states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests. | Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the date represented a "sovereign milestone" for the Iraqi state based on official understandings and commitments. | He said it would pave the way for Iraq's relations with coalition countries to transition to bilateral ties based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual int…
(2026-09-19). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-19). NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message. aljazeera.com Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.
(2026-09-19). No2Nato No2War interviews Johannes Stern on Bogdan Syrotiuk and political crisis in Germany. wsws.org The wide-ranging interview focused on the political persecution of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk and the international campaign for his freedom. It also discussed the return of German militarism, the rise of the far-right AfD and the deepening social and political crisis in Germany.
(2026-09-19). Discover Iran: Tabriz, where Iran's Silk Road legacy meets industry, trade and a new economic future. presstv.co.uk The city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province is evolving from a historic Silk Road trading hub into a diversified industrial powerhouse, leveraging strategic geography, private enterprise, infrastructure, trade, tourism, and investment to become Iran's economic capital.
(2026-09-19). Report: US military death toll in war on Iran exceeds Department of War's public count. presstv.co.uk More American forces may have died during the Trump administration's war on Iran than are reflected in the US Department of War's publicly available "casualty records," a report says.
(2026-09-19). Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote. aljazeera.com 'Hands Around the Kennedy Center' rally drew thousands after Trump-backed board votes to close the iconic arts venue.
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-19). 'Stop your crocodile tears': Araghchi hits back at French FM over human rights allegations. presstv.co.uk Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells his French counterpart Jean-Noà´l Barrot to stop his crocodile tears.
(2026-09-19). Denmark says 'binding' US deal on Greenland won't compromise sovereignty. aljazeera.com Trump has wanted a foothold in Greenland for some time, as a strategic battle unfolds for supremacy in warming Arctic.
(2026-09-19). Sikh bus driver assaulted, beard pulled and vehicle stolen before it crashes in UK; assailant arrested | Watch. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An incident involving attack on a Sikh bus driver and hijacking his vehicle before crashing into other vehicles has come to light in Telford, a city under Shropshire in the UK. Accordin | Sikh bus driver assaulted, beard pulled and vehicle stolen before it crashes in UK; assailant arrested | Watch…
(2026-09-19). NZ power companies make massive profits while households freeze. wsws.org With power companies raking in over a billion in profits, the soaring price of electricity is a major component of the escalating cost of living.
(2026-09-19). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-19). Sarah Cotte acquitted: Jury rejects British state frame-up. wsws.org The verdict is a humiliating defeat for the prosecution and for the wider campaign led by successive Conservative and Labour governments to criminalise solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-09-19). Who's putting AI in charge? wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-19). Australian Labor government spearheads assault on immigrants. wsws.org The Albanese government's measures will mean Border Force raids on homes and workplaces in working-class areas to hunt down so-called visa "overstayers."
(2026-09-19). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-19). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-19). Beyond Library Limits: building opportunities through outreach, knowledge, and service. pressenza.com By: Meling Bobod-Solis | When partner institutions, librarians, and educators collaborate for a common cause, they can bring immense joy and inspiration to a community. Traditional views often portray libraries as quiet, dusty repositories of books, but today's libraries are far more dynamic. Academic and community institutions have evolved into active catalysts for literacy, learning, community development, and social change. | In the rugged and remote areas of our region, students often face significant barriers to learning, including limited access to books and essential educational resources. Recognizing this…
(2026-09-19). Samar Jafri dedicates new track 'Phir Mileinge Hum' to his younger self. tribune.com.pk 
Singer and actor Samar Jafri released a new single, Phir Mileinge Hum, dedicated to his younger self. Announcing the song on Instagram with a childhood photo of himself holding a toy guitar, Jafri wrote that the track was "for the baby Samar". | In the caption, Jafri reflected on how people often lived up to others' expectations and lost sight of who they were. "I wish I could return to being the carefree child whose biggest worry was getting to school on time," he wrote, urging fans to stay grateful and keep their inner child alive. | View this post on Instagram | Lyrically, the track is a ballad of heartbrea…
(2026-09-19). Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria. al-monitor.com Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of fans welcomed the 57-year-old, known mononymously as Assala, at a venue in the Syrian capital where she bowed and opened the show with songs hailing the Syrian people.
(2026-09-19). Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Young people consistently cite affordability and health care among the issues that shape their political views and voting decisions. But where do health care and civic engagement overlap in their day to day lives? | That's the question The nonpartisan organization fou…
(2026-09-19). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-19). After the AfD's election victory: Pseudo-left tendencies stoke illusions in the Left Party. wsws.org The Left Party is not a socialist party that makes mistakes, but a capitalist party that uses left-wing phrases to divert the radicalisation of the working class and youth and channel it into a dead end.
(2026-09-19). Sri Lankan Socialist Equality Party holds Fourth Congress. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party of Sri Lanka held its Fourth National Congress in Colombo from September 11 to 13 amid intensifying capitalist crisis and class struggle.
(2026-09-19). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2026 – Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD26) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-19). Trump says US has 'permanent control' of Greenland security: Does it? aljazeera.com New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump's previously stated goal of US 'ownership' of the island.
(2026-09-19). Bolivia: Experts Warn of Risks in Proposed IMF Agreement. orinocotribune.com Economic analysts warned that Bolivia could face severe conditions to secure the proposed $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reportedly include eliminating fuel, electricity, and gas subsidies, as well as lifting price controls on basic food products. Days earlier, President Rodrigo Paz's right-wing government sent the Bolivian Legislative Assembly a memorandum …
(2026-09-19). Pakistan at Zero Hour: The Militarisation of Power and the Stakes of September 27. pressenza.com by Chrysoula Asteriadou | September 27, 2026 will not be just another day of political protest in Pakistan's turbulent political calendar. The nationwide mobilisation being prepared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), centred on demands for the release of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and the defence of constitutional order, is set to expose once again one of the Pakistani state's deepest structural weaknesses: its decades-long failure to build a political system in which civilian authority can function without the decisive intervention — or looming shadow — of the military. | General Zia…
(2026-09-19). Dar underscores need for uninterrupted energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday underscored the need for uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. | According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the two foreign ministers discussed the latest regional developments. | "FM Dar stressed the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe and expeditious passage of ships, particularly given their implications for developing countries and global supply chains," it said. | According to MoFA, he also under…
(2026-09-19). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Barefoot and terrified, Yemenis flee the Houthi advance. al-monitor.com AL-BIREEN CAMP, Yemen, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When a terrifying bombardment erupted around their camp in Yemen this week as a long-paused civil war reignited, Rawya Hassan and her family fled for their lives, barefoot and leaving their animals and other belongings behind.The family had already been forced from their village by war years earlier and now had to escape the fighting again, joining 115,000 people who aid agencies say are on the move after a rapid advance by the Houthi group.
(2026-09-19). Yemeni army targets sensitive sites in Saudi capital, Aramco facilities in Yanbu. presstv.co.uk Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for two separate retaliatory operations against sensitive sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh, and Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu port city.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon probe finds 'cascade of preventable failures' behind US strike on Minab school. presstv.co.uk US officials knew within hours that the military was responsible for the deadly Minab school strike, according to officials involved in a Pentagon internal investigation.
(2026-09-19). Coming events: departure for St Petersburg 22 September. gilbertdoctorow.com This is to inform the community that I will be spending 2 — 3 weeks in Russia as from Tuesday, 22 September. I will be following up the Duma elections and watching closely what changes may come in Russian conduct of the war. With victory at the polls behind it, as now seems likely, will …
(2026-09-19). Trump administration extends H-1B visa fee restrictions, renews $100,000 payment for another year. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee charged to employers hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme for another year, the White House said. The fee, introduced in 2025, was scheduled to expire this month. | In a presidential proclamation issued on Friday, Trump claimed that the fee had resulted in a 92% drop in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing companies. | Indians continue to make up the largest group of beneficiaries of the US H-1B visa programme. | The $100,000 fee introduced in 2025 has been challenged in court and is currently pending before two federal…
(2026-09-19). The Houthis have further tightened their Grip on the Red Sea. Here's what it could mean for the World. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — On September 10, the Houthi rebels in Yemen moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital
(2026-09-19). Visa delay keeps Solano out of national camp. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan head coach Nolberto Solano will join his team directly in Indonesia after a visa delay kept him away from the squad's training camp in Islamabad ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. | The former Peru international and Newcastle United player was unable to obtain a Pakistani visa in time after applying under the wrong category, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) spokesman told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | "He had applied himself for Pakistan visa but had applied for a wrong category and when we came to know we reapplied but you know delays come," the spokesman said. | The spokesman said Solano would…
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where timeless legacy and urban resilience thrive as one. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan is set to unfold. This four-day dialogue unites global city leaders in Wuhan, a dynamic, culturally profound city on the Yangtze River. Come and discover Wuhan's stunning scenery.
(2026-09-19). The Great Unraveling and the Humanist Leap. pressenza.com 
Generations, AI, and the Threshold of a New Epoch: |
(2026-09-19). Der Preis fàºr Arroganz. Fàºr die Einfàºhrung einer Preisobergrenze fàºr Kraftstoff wird Deutschland ‚Ǩ2,5 Milliarden ausgeben. strategic-culture.su Seit Beginn des Konflikts in der Ukraine befindet sich der deutsche Kraftstoffmarkt in einem Zustand permanenter Anspannung. Am 21. Februar 2022 konnten deutsche Autofahrer ihre Fahrzeuge noch fàºr ‚Ǩ1,66 pro Liter betanken. Als sich im Mai 2022 die Spirale aus westlichen Sanktionen und russischen Gegensanktionen immer weiter drehte, stiegen die Preise an deutschen Tankstellen auf bis zu ‚Ǩ2,40 pro Liter. | Fàºr viele Bàºrger, die von Gehalt zu Gehalt leben, lag dies jenseits ihrer finanziellen Mà∂glichkeiten. Wer die Mà∂glichkeit hatte, auf das Auto zu…
(2026-09-19). Canadians warm to EU 'associate membership' proposal. aljazeera.com From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-19). Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House in latest clash with media. geo.tv US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/File
(2026-09-19). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-19). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh. aljazeera.com It was the first air raid alert in Riyadh since an escalation in fighting between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-19). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-19). In Numbers: China-Laos Railway Sees Strong Growth in Trade Value. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-19). US secures Greenland security deal, puts its military might at centre of Arctic pact. geo.tv Royal Danish Navy Knud Rasmussen-class patrol craft HDMS Lauge Koch coming into Nuuk, Greenland – May 30, 2023.— AFP Trump says sensitive investments by foes to require written approval.Danish PM's office says accord expected to be signed next week.Deal falls short of Trump's…
(2026-09-19). UN chief US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly. | The US State Department said Thursday it was refusing to grant visas to Abbas and other Palestinian officials for next week's assembly. Only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). You Love To See It: The Kids Are AI-Right. levernews.com Good things are happening! Big Tech gets schooled, civil rights report for duty, a fossil fuel revival hits the brakes, and The Lever sits down with a teen titan of First Amendment rights. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | No…
(2026-09-19). Kingsmen storm into CPL final as Powell powers stunning chase. tribune.com.pk 
Rovman Powell produced a blistering late assault as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 on Friday and book a place in the Caribbean Premier League final. | Shimron Hetmyer's magnificent unbeaten 102 from 45 balls, featuring eight sixes, appeared to have put Guyana in control after they posted 206 for seven. But a succession of crucial partnerships and Powell's explosive finish carried the Kingsmen home with two balls to spare. | The result completed a remarkable turnaround for the Kingsmen, who are playing their first CPL season, while ending the campa…
(2026-09-19). Inam Butt set to return after two-month doping ban. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-wrestler and administrator Mohammad Inam Butt has completed a two-month suspension imposed over an anti-doping violation and has been cleared to resume wrestling activities, paving the way for him to represent Pakistan at the Asian Games as a coach. | According to documents and sources familiar with the case Inam's suspension was effective from July 19 to September 18 and he has now been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) and international wrestling authorities that he is eligible to return to his wrestling duty. | The development comes at a cost, however, with Inam's silver meda…
(2026-09-19). A 'ban on the free press': White House bars journalists from three outlets. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House on Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026 |
(2026-09-19). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: 12,000 Jammu and Kashmir health mission workers extend strike; Bangladesh: Chaldal workers protest months of unpaid salaries; Australian doctors' strike called off by union.
(2026-09-19). Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse. aljazeera.com Law enforcement in the US needs high hiring standards. But it also needs reform and trust-building in communities.
(2026-09-19). CPJ slams Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, demands her immediate release. presstv.co.uk The CPJ has condemned Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, Naqaa Hamed, and demanded her immediate release.
(2026-09-19). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-19). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-19). How Netanyahu is leveraging Houthi threat in secret Saudi normalization push. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to capitalize on Riyadh's need for intelligence assistance to make normalization headway ahead of the October elections.
(2026-09-19). The Stability of Myanmar Depends on Beijing and Moscow, not on Washington. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer There is little doubt that Myanmar's turmoil has been going on long enough to reveal its most fundamental asymmetry — the one related to external influence on the course of events. The question is where the external levers of pressure and facilitation of stability could come from, i.e., which outside forces …
(2026-09-19). Second hunger strike in Ukrainian prisons in 5 weeks. wsws.org The hunger strike focused, in particular, on the situation in the Vinnitsiya Penal Colony No. 86, where prisoners have reported severe torture, forced labor and other inhumane and degrading conditions.
(2026-09-19). Occupy, Fifteen Years Later. portside.org Occupy, Fifteen Years Later |
(2026-09-19). Madison, September 20, 2026: Justice for Corey Ruiz! at the Willy Street Parade. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-19). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-19). Nuclear Radiation and Falling out of Bed. wattsupwiththat.com Small doses of nuclear radiation are harmless and there's no need for any concern. As much as you can safely sleep on a normal bed, you can safely sleep next door to a modern nuclear reactor.
(2026-09-19). UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland's request not to play Israel. aljazeera.com UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was ‚Å ‚Å rejected.
(2026-09-19). Fantasy Climate Models Effectively Denied Energy to the Poor: The White House Just Set the Stage for Change. wattsupwiththat.com Leaders in victimized countries can either cling to a debunked climate agenda or rewrite energy laws to prioritize their own citizens. Choosing the former would disregard the millions suffering in poverty.
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-19). US warns allies of weapons delivery delays due to stocks depleted by Iran war: Bloomberg. tribune.com.pk 
The US has warned its allies to expect delays of up to five years in deliveries of key weapons as Washington works to replenish munitions stocks depleted during its war with Iran, Bloomberg reported Friday. | Several European countries are facing delays in receiving missile and air defence systems, while Germany has asked Washington to accelerate deliveries of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers. However, shortages of the weapons mean Raytheon, a unit of the RTX Corp., may not be able to fulfil the order within five years, according to the report. | The shortages are also affecting Ukraine, which has…
(2026-09-19). The Smithfield meatpacking walkout and the toll of death in America's workplaces. wsws.org In the "richest country on earth," corporations treat death on the job as a routine cost of production, and a worker is killed every 104 minutes.
(2026-09-19). Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners. aljazeera.com Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
(2026-09-19). The Savanna Can Catch Fire I: BRICS and a World That No Longer Accepts a Single Center. pressenza.com "Power begins to change long before maps do. It changes when those who obeyed discover that they can also choose." | NEW DELHI, MUCH MORE THAN ANOTHER SUMMIT | The BRICS meeting in New Delhi is not simply another photograph of heads of state gathered around a table. Some of the planet's largest populations are there, along with enormous energy producers, industrial giants, nuclear powers, vast agricultural territories, and countries that control resources essential to the functioning of the global economy. They do not constitute a military alliance, nor do they need to. Their importance lies precisely in the accu…
(2026-09-19). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-19). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-19). Israel seeks 'compensation' from US following Saudi F-35 deal: Report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel planned to ask for US additional defence capabilities as "compensation" after Washington agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media. | Tel Aviv will seek to purchase weapons systems that US President Donald Trump's administration had previously declined to approve, Israeli news website Walla reported on Friday. | Israel's military focus extends beyond advanced fighter jets and next-generation stealth aircraft to space-based weapons and the development and production of interceptor aircraft, the outlet said. | Weapons to be demanded by Israeli officials also include "bun…
(2026-09-19). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-19). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-19). Costly overhaul fuels fears for street kiosks. al-monitor.com Cairo's omnipresent street kiosks, where commuters grab cigarettes, children buy sweets, and residents stop for cold drinks or phone credit, are set for a makeover that some fear could price many small operators out of business. | Authorities in the Egyptian capital this week launched a scheme to standardise thousands of licensed kiosks, giving existing operators three months to adopt a unified design costing between 50,000 and 60,000 Egyptian pounds ($1,000-$1,200), a hefty sum for many small business owners.
(2026-09-19). From Climate Ambition to Climate Delivery: Why Oman Matters. unitedworldint.com 
From Muscat / Oman Climate change is no longer only an environmental challenge; it is reshaping energy security, economic priorities and geopolitics. For the Middle East, rising temperatures, water scarcity and growing electricity demand are making the energy transition unavoidable. Oman stands out because it combines abundant solar and wind resources with strategic ports, vast …
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-19). Rising Diesel Price Is Trump's Hidden Tax for Iran War. juancole.com By | (
(2026-09-19). Africa's Green Revolution threatens traditional foods. aljazeera.com The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.
(2026-09-19). Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound. al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, Sept 18 (Reuters) – At least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.Five police officers were among the dead after the vehicle smashed into the outer wall and gunmen who accompanied it opened fire in the city of Kohat, provincial police chief Zulfikar Hameed said.
(2026-09-19). Death toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attack, AFP reports. al-monitor.com Sept 19 (Reuters) – The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported onSaturday, citing a police official.The attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into the police facility on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque, officials said. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)…
(2026-09-19). Syria's HTS declines Saudi bid for militants against Yemeni forces: Report. presstv.co.uk Syria's ruling HTS regime has reportedly turned down a formal request from Saudi Arabia to dispatch combatants to the kingdom to help counter advancing Yemeni Armed Forces.
(2026-09-19). Call to help prevent weather-related incidents. sanews.gov.za Call to help prevent weather-related incidents | The City of Johannesburg has urged communities to work together to prevent weather-related incidents this Spring. ⚪ Spring is considered the rainy season in the province. ⚪ "As the Spring rains return, I ask every resident to look after the places we call home. ⚪ "Every effort made by you to sweep and remove debris away from drains, report blockages, leaks and fallen trees or participate in neighbourhood cleanups, including helping people in distress, are little actions with a huge impact on keeping our city clean and safe. ⚪ "Let's keep Johannesburg flowing in…
(2026-09-19). António Guterres proposed refocusing peacekeepers on their primary function: preserving a peace. pressenza.com You cannot keep a peace that does not exist, stated the Secretary-General addressing the Security Counciul on Friday. | Faced with more numerous and complex wars, divisions among major powers, and shrinking resources, UN peacekeeping operations need a change in doctrine. Yesterday, António Guterres proposed refocusing peacekeepers on their primary function: preserving a peace that has already been negotiated, rather than indefinitely containing conflicts that no one manages to stop.You cannot keep a peace that does not exist. Addressing the Security Council on Friday, the UN chief advocated for an overhaul of Uni…
(2026-09-19). Syria's Shibani visits Latakia airport to review Russia deal progress: What to know. al-monitor.com Syria is seeking to ensure that the August deal to turn Russian facilities in the country into joint training centers is implemented.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon's latest UFO files reveal details on secretive military research programme. geo.tv An unidentified object captured in the Middle East in May 2022 is seen in this still image taken from a video, as part of a series of documents of unidentified aerial phenomenon released by the US Defence Department on May 8, 2026. The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of…
(2026-09-19). EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting. aljazeera.com The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.
(2026-09-19). Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages. al-monitor.com In her bakery, Hoda Kiwan impatiently awaits flour and fuel, which have become scarce in southern Syria's Sweida, the Druze-majority city still outside Damascus' control. | "I am suffering from a shortage of gas and flour, especially after the road was cut off, but there is nothing I can do," the 59-year old said, her hair wrapped in the Druze white headscarf as she prepares potato pastries.
(2026-09-19). Bob Veldhof targets Pakistan hockey revival. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Bob Veldhof has said that rebuilding the national team is his passion and he wants the country to return to the top of the world hockey within two to three years, insisting that becoming head coach was never his primary objective. | "And it's not my goal to be head coach; I am there because we need to bring Pakistan back to the top in two to three years," Bob told The Express Tribune on Saturday. | The Dutch coach will not accompany Pakistan during the Asian Games, with Herman Kruis set to act as head coach in his absence. Bob's name had initially been included in the squad's lis…
(2026-09-19). The War That Survived Its Enemy. moderndiplomacy.eu Twenty-five years after September 11, the Twin Towers are gone from New York's skyline, Osama bin Laden has been dead for more than fifteen years, and American troops have been out of Afghanistan since 2021. Yet the war that began that morning has not entirely ended. Its most durable legacy is not a battlefield, a …
(2026-09-19). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-19). Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 as Man City top Premier League without playing. aljazeera.com Arsenal suffer shock 3-0 loss at Brighton to lose top spot in the Premier League on goal difference to Manchester City.
(2026-09-19). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-19). AI's Power Bill Is About to Become a Geopolitical Story, Not Just a Utility One. moderndiplomacy.eu This summer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concluded that restarting Three Mile Island's Unit 1 — the plant synonymous with nuclear disaster since 1979 — would have no significant environmental impact. Constellation Energy now expects the renamed Crane Clean Energy Center to generate power again in late 2027, under a 20-year, $16 billion agreement it signed …
(2026-09-19). Britain Teaching Kids They have to Save the World from Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Britain stands on the brink of a self inflicted green economic catastrophe. But British kids are being indoctrinated to go harder on climate action.
(2026-09-19). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-19). Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague. aljazeera.com Justice minister condemns 'Hitler salutes, antisemitic slogans, violence' at the anti-immigration rally.
(2026-09-19). Trump veta acceso de medios de prensa a la Casa Blanca. radiohc.cu La difícil relación del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, con la prensa escaló hoy otro peldaño tras vetar el acceso de CNN, MS NOW y Politico a la Casa Blanca por -dijo- reportar noticias falsas. | En una publicación en su plataforma favorita, Truth Social, el mandatario republicano afirmó que su prohibición entraría en vigor ´de inmediato ª para los mencionados medios ´como resultado de sus constantes 'reportajes' de NOTICIAS FALSAS ª, dejando abierta la posibilidad de que más podrían ser censurados en el futuro. | Trump calificó a la CNN de ´noticias falsas ª y fue co…
(2026-09-19). Alcalde de Nueva York solicita reunión con el presidente de Brasil. radiohc.cu El alcalde de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, solicitó una reunión con el presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, durante la venidera visita del mandatario a esa urbe, informó este sábado la prensa local. | El eventual encuentro bilateral todavía no fue confirmado por el Gobierno brasileño, que evalúa la posibilidad de incluirlo en la agenda de Lula, quien llegará a la urbe estadounidense el domingo para participar en la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas. | Según reportes del diario Folha de S. Paulo y el portal Metrópoles, inicialmente el equipo de Mamdani había invitado al presidente brasileño a particip…
(2026-09-19). Barcelona Continues its Perfect Run. radiohc.cu Havana, September 19 (RHC) — Barcelona beat Sevilla 1-3 to remain the only undefeated club after seven rounds of LaLiga and maintain their undisputed leadership with 21 points. | On Tuesday, Real Madrid salvaged a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Elche and, with 15 points, will look to close the gap on Barcelona on Sunday when they face Atlético de Madrid in the derby. | Although it's still early in the season, as is often the case, the race for La Liga seems to be between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Atlético also secured a resounding victory on Wednesday, and a win in the derby would see them overtake Real Madri…
(2026-09-19). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). La nuova ricchezza di Reform consentirà al partito di insediarsi al governo o allontanerà gli elettori in massa? strategic-culture.su Il fondo elettorale da 100 milioni di dollari di Farage in criptovalute: un calice avvelenato o una mossa geniale? Il partito "della classe operaia" di Reform è ora finanziato da miliardari poco raccomandabili. | Segue nostro Avete notato qualcosa riguardo a Nigel Farage? àà sempre pronto a dimettersi o a minacciare di farlo. Si tratta di uno stratagemma che gli è riuscito piuttosto bene negli ultimi 25 anni circa, poiché in realt…