(2026-09-25). Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-U.S. ties on steady course. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future.
(2026-09-25). How did Iran win two battles at the United Nations and on the front lines? thealtworld.com What does its threat to move the fight to the Indian Ocean after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz entail? | Donald Trump's statement at the start of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly demonstrates that he is psychologically and physically ill with Iran. This disease also affects Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His failed Iranian war, which achieved none of its goals, was the only topic in this speech, which focused on it while ignoring all other global issues, including the Ukrainian war, the global economic situation, and the boiling state within the American interior, which ma…
2026-09-24: Kj Noh: Greenland, Korea, Yemen — Small Places, Big Imperial Battles
KJ Noh analyzes how US imperialism is reshaping the world, using Greenland, South Korea, and Yemen as critical case studies.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Sanchez Condemns Gaza Genocide Calls For End to Un Security Council Veto
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned Israel's genocide in Gaza at the UN while demanding Security Council reform and abolition of veto powers.
timesdaily.com (2026-09-23). Priests, nuns demand end to 'genocide' in Gaza
Some 150 Catholic priests and friars, a bishop and nuns from around the world marched to the Vatican and prayed Tuesday in front of St. Peter's Basilica to call for an end to what they called the "genocide" in Gaza.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-23). The Urgency of Recognizing the Ansarallah Government in Yemen
Ansarallah is now a well-established government, contradicting the Western assertion that they are an Iranian proxy.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-23). Israeli army orders bulldozing of vegetation and trees across 339 dunums in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation army issued three orders on Tuesday to clear vegetation and uproot trees across 339 dunums of Palestinian land in the Jenin and Ramallah governorates under security pretexts, the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission reported.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). US, Israel must accept a region free of their evil, criminal presence: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States and the Israeli regime must sooner or later accept a region free of their "evil and criminal presence."
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Naza Israel's War on Witnesses and Media Complicity
This was not just about "Israel's press ban." It was the world's most documented military dictating the terms under which the war could be covered by the media.
reuters.com (2026-09-22). Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholarTrump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions: Can diplomacy outpace military friction?Tensions are again flaring up between Afghanistan and Pakistan over militant activity.
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes at border areas as part of operations against militants it says operate from Afghan soil. Afghanistan says such strikes violate its sovereignty and have claimed civilian lives.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Ansarullah: Yemeni armed forces fighting 'decisive battle' against Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Ansarullah resistance movement says the country's armed forces are involved in a "decisive battle" against Saudi Arabia, and any escalation by Riyadh will definitely lead to the expansion and diversification of Yemeni retaliatory strikes.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). China condemns US extortion of Iranian airlines, rejects Washington's 'illegal' sanctions threats
Bessent threatened global aviation hubs and foreign firms with exclusion from the US dollar system if they provide fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers.
Beijing, a primary economic and diplomatic partner of Tehran, swiftly condemned the maneuver.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-22). No Safe Shelter in Gaza: 200,000 Tents Needed before Winter
Gaza needs 200,000 tents and 300,000 tarpaulins before winter, authorities warned, as damaged shelters leave displaced families exposed to danger.
al-monitor.com (2026-09-22). What to expect as UN General Assembly convenes amid Iran war Trump, whose administration has cut tranches of funding from UN organizations, will address the General Assembly on Tuesday, as will leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Egypt. Other key speeches to watch include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara on Wednesday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will meet with Trump in Washington on Thursday, will skip the UN gathering.
theguardian.com (2026-09-23). Trump's threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for himThe world may have become inured to Trump's dire threats to send Iran "to the stone age" or end its civilization – so often have they been issued, only to sometimes be followed by a ceasefire or negotiations. But hearing them voiced in a forum created in the aftermath of the second world war, with the explicit aim of preventing future conflicts, was disconcerting.
newrepublic.com (2026-09-23). Trumps Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsTrump's confrontational, campaign-style speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was met with silence and rejection, and both the Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out while he attacked them.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Israeli Prison Raid Leaves Gaza Doctor Shot Another Detainee With Broken Ribs
Palestinian detainees from Gaza suffered rubber-bullet wounds and broken ribs during a violent Israeli raid inside the Negev prison recently.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-24). Iran Says 30 Million Ready for Defense, Sets New Terms for Reopening Hormuz
Iran announced mass civilian defense mobilization, imposed new conditions for reopening Hormuz and rejected claims of nuclear noncompliance amid regional tensions.
(2026-09-25). Israel may be left without Turkish oil. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli On 16 September, the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, stated that Netanyahu was deliberately attacking neighbouring countries because he feared competition. Prior to this, the minister had said that 'Israel cannot survive without an external enemy', and that following a war with Iran, Türkiye would become that enemy. According to him, …
(2026-09-25). Iran seeks deal with US, not war: Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk 
Iran does not seek war with the US and remains prepared to pursue a negotiated agreement, President Masoud Pezeshkian said late on Thursday as tensions between the two countries continue. | In an exclusive interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Pezeshkian was asked if Iran was choosing war or a deal. | "We do not choose war. The war was imposed on us. We do not seek war," Pezeshkian said. | "So is Iran choosing war or a deal?"@BretBaier presses Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in an exclusive @SpecialReport interview as U.S.-Iran negotiations continue amid heightened tensions. | "We do not choose war. The war…
(2026-09-25). Delcy Rodríguez thanks Trump at the UN: Chavismo and American fascism embrace. wsws.org Nine months after US forces abducted Nicolás Maduro, his successor went to New York to thank his captor. Her appearance is the logical outcome of the "Bolivarian revolution" and of bourgeois nationalism as a whole.
(2026-09-25). Israeli patrol enters southern Syria, opens fire: state media. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli military patrol entered the Wadi al-Ruqad area in the western countryside of Syria's southern Daraa province on Friday and opened fire, Syrian state media reported. | An Israeli patrol "opened fire indiscriminately during its incursion into the Wadi al-Ruqad area, causing tension among residents," Alikhbariah TV reported. | No casualties were immediately reported. | Wadi al-Ruqad lies within the Yarmouk Basin in western Daraa and has witnessed repeated Israeli incursions in recent months, including one on September 18 that ended with the detention of a shepherd. | The incursion comes amid escalating…
(2026-09-25). The Backlash to "NAZA" Shows How Little Israeli Citizenship Really Means. theintercept.com 
By threatening the filmmakers, Netanyahu lays bare how fragile the notion of what it means to be Israeli is in the age of its genocide in Gaza.
(2026-09-25). The Holocaust and the Gaza Genocide: A Forbidden Comparison? juancole.com (A shorter, Dutch version of this essay appeared on September 24 in People who draw comparisons between the Holocaust and what Israel is doing to the Palestinians are often quick to be accused of antisemitism. But comparing is not the same as equating. There are certainly important differences, but there are similarities as well. In this article, I examine the similarities between Israel's treatment of the Palestinians today and the Nazis' treatment of the Jews at the time. | Amsterdam (Dispatch to Informed Comment;…
(2026-09-25). Netanyahu delivers genocidal tirade at the United Nations as Mamdani's police arrest more than 100 protesters. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a genocidal tirade at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday, calling the victims of Israel's rampage throughout the Middle East "barbarians," "monsters," "butchers" and "the worst mass murderers on earth."
(2026-09-25). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-25). Cuba denounces Czech Republic's hypocrisy at the UN Human Rights Council. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council (HRC), Rodolfo Benítez, denounced on Thursday the hypocrisy of the Czech Republic, which ignores the Palestinian genocide committed by Israel and also supports the criminal blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. | During an address to the plenary session of the 63rd HRC meeting, the diplomat — to illustrate the Czech attitude — referred to Molière's play *Tartuffe*, which he described as an undoubted masterpiece of satire on hypocrisy. | The comedy's main character is Tartuffe, an impostor who presents himself to everyone as a pe…
(2026-09-25). Inside the UN walkout: Who left and who stayed for Netanyahu's speech. tribune.com.pk 
Delegations from nearly 70 countries walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall or left their seats vacant Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address, staging a mass protest over Israel's genocide in Gaza and its attacks across the region. | An Anadolu review of footage from the 81st UN General Assembly showed dozens of delegations leaving the chamber together after Netanyahu approached the podium. | Some countries left a single representative or junior diplomat behind, while others did not attend the address. | Türkiye, Palestine, Tunisia, Syria, Algeria, Yemen, E…
(2026-09-25). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-25). Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families. aljazeera.com New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.
(2026-09-25). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-25). UN Walkout Puts Netanyahu's Gaza Defense and Political Future Under Spotlight. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative defense of Israel's actions in the region at the United Nations on Thursday, as dozens of delegates walked out of the chamber in protest, highlighting Israel's growing diplomatic isolation ahead of its upcoming elections. Netanyahu used the speech to defend Israel's conduct in the Gaza war, attack …
(2026-09-25). Sindh crucial to growing America-Pakistan ties, says US consul general. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has remained crucial to the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and the United States, with growing commercial engagement between the two countries offering further opportunities for cooperation, US Consul General Charles Goodman said on Thursday. | Speaking at a reception hosted by the US Consulate General in Karachi to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, Goodman traced the friendship between the two countries back to Pakistan's independence and highlighted Sindh's role in strengthening bilateral ties. | "Lasting stability is built on economic prosperity, and our consulate team i…
(2026-09-25). Pal-Awda NY/NJ Free Palestine from the River to the Sea! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). The Persistent Myth of Lower Prices. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's energy debate continues to be influenced by assumptions that belong to a different era. Throughout much of the period that followed the end of the Cold War, policymakers, markets and consumers became accustomed to a world in which major disruptions were regarded as temporary episodes. Prices could rise abruptly, but the prevailing belief remained …
(2026-09-25). China to expand global reach of cultural products as homegrown IP gains popularity. ecns.cn China will accelerate the global expansion of quality cultural products following the international popularity of homegrown IPs like Wukong and Nezha, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Pakistan begin ASEAN Cup journey with Thailand test. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan begin their FIFA ASEAN Cup journey with a Thailand outing on Saturday with head coach Nolberto Solano urging his players to use the tournament as a test against some of Asia's stronger sides. | The Group B match at Bandung's Si Jalak Harupat Stadium kicks-off at 2pm PST and marks Pakistan's first appearance in an official FIFA tournament. | Pakistan will also face the Philippines on September 29 before completing their group campaign against Vietnam in Jakarta on October 2. | "We want to use this opportunity to test ourselves against teams like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam," Solano told a pre-mat…
(2026-09-25). Nepal PM says global order is broken in fighting climate crisis. aljazeera.com Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah was applauded at the UN General Assembly after his speech on climate crisis.
(2026-09-25). China urges Japan to earn trust through concrete actions: spokesperson. ecns.cn The world cares more about what Japan does than what it says, and Japan can only realize its postwar image as a "country for peace" by repenting its history and making a clean break with militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded. aljazeera.com People face harsh conditions, overcrowding, limited aid, and alleged abuse while awaiting decisions on their future.
(2026-09-25). Faded, tattered and torn: The Gilded Age glory of Elkins Park's Lynnewood Hall is back on display after 84 years. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Lynnewood Hall is a Gilded Age estate in Elkins Park whose gilding is severely tarnished. | The 110,000-square-foot mansion has 107 rooms, including 38 bathrooms and one of the largest private ballrooms on the East Coast. But plaster walls are crumbling, mirrors are shattered, ceiling moldings are propped up by 2x4s and wood-paneled rooms are streaked with water stains. | "This is America's Downton Abbey," Edward Thome, executive director of the Lynnewood Hall Preservation F…
(2026-09-25). Nepal's leader labels devastating flood a 'warning to the world'. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.
(2026-09-25). Madison, October 8, 2026: All Ages Benefit Show for Building Unity's Fight for Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Blue Waterways: Reconnecting Europe Through Its Rivers. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe has spent decades building connectivity on land. High-speed railways, motorways, bridges, tunnels, ports and logistics hubs have transformed the continent into one of the world's most integrated economic spaces. Yet one of Europe's oldest connectivity systems—the network of rivers and canals that historically carried people, goods and ideas across borders—has remained strangely peripheral to …
(2026-09-25). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Last Front – Palestinian Culture" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5Lr……
(2026-09-25). UPTE CWA UCSF Healthcare Workers Still Facing H&S Dangers & Lack Of Pay Parity From UCSF. indybay.org Dozens of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at SF General Hospital at Building 80/90 where UPTE social worker Alberto Rangel was killed by a patient earlier in the year. They spoke out about the serious health and safety issues an the need for pay parity of all social workers.
(2026-09-25). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-25). Bond markets in a "meltdown" wsws.org The yield on the 10-year bond rose 0.15 percentage points on Wednesday and then followed this with a further increase of 0.11 percentage points yesterday, taking it to 5.23 percent, with no indication as to when the sell-off might stop.
(2026-09-25). Australia: The Victorian educators' struggle—lessons of a sellout. wsws.org After twice rejecting union-Labor government agreements and taking statewide strike action, a majority of Victorian public school educators voted to accept a fundamentally unchanged deal that entrenches four more years of untenable workloads, low wages and a worsening staffing crisis.
(2026-09-25). SF Superior Court Issues Temporary Injunction Against SFMTA and MUNI Ticketing Agents. indybay.org The San Francisco Superior Court has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Temporary Injunction against the SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents.The order, officially filed on September 24, 2026, by Department 302 (Joseph M. Quinn), strictly bars transit enforcement personnel from issuing citations, conducting enforcement actions, or pursuing collections against the three named plaintiffs: Kylie Liana Liberato Stein, Samantha Fletcher, and Amelia Kylie O'Yamahavalushkiugh.The dynamic summary of the situation includes the following key points: Immediate Halt: All SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents must stop ta…
(2026-09-25). New York City experiences the second outbreak of Legionnaires' disease this year. wsws.org Inadequate control measures result in about 5,000 to 8,500 cases of Legionnaires' disease currently diagnosed in the US each year.
(2026-09-25). Peak Bird Migration Reveals Gaps In Northwest Weather Radar. wattsupwiththat.com We are now at the peak of the bird migration season, and weather radar does a good job of tracking our feathered friends.
(2026-09-25). IG Metall union ties pay to company profits, preparing new cuts for autoworkers in Germany. wsws.org By linking wage rises to individual firms' profit margins, IG Metall is setting up deeper cuts in real wages for workers in the crisis-hit auto and machine-building sectors, while dangling bonuses for arms firms.
(2026-09-25). How Small Businesses Can Evaluate Credit Card Processing Beyond the Transaction Rate. moguldom.com For a small business, accepting credit cards is often a basic requirement rather than a luxury. Customers expect convenient payment options whether they are buying at a counter, ordering online, paying an invoice, or signing up for a recurring service. That makes card acceptance a key operating expense. Yet comparing payment processors by looking only …
(2026-09-25). Over 1,200 innovation projects showcased at China's national invention exhibition. ecns.cn More than 1,200 innovation projects are being showcased at the 30th National Invention Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, and runs through Friday, according to the China Association of Inventions.
(2026-09-25). Is climate activism dead? We went looking for It in New York City. wattsupwiththat.com Climate Week was less a citywide uprising than a climate-industry trade show.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – SF Bay Chapter. indybay.org Ocean Beach Stairwell 19, Great Hwy Near Beach Chalet, San Francisco…
(2026-09-25). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-25). Why Is China Investing in Balochistan Despite the Law-and-Order Situation? thinktank.pk The province is rich in natural resources, sits on the Arabian Sea and contains Gwadar, one of the most strategically important locations in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the same time, the province faces persistent security challenges, political tensions, economic deprivation and periodic attacks involving militant and separatist groups. Yet China continues to engage …
(2026-09-25). Adi Shankara : Exploring the Philosopher-Saint of Advaita Vedanta. indybay.org Explore the significance of Adi Sankara, the renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher associated with Advaita Vedanta. | This traditional statue represents his contribution to Indian spirituality, Hindu philosophy, and Vedantic teachings.
(2026-09-25). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-25). An Emerging Power Alliance called BRICS. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Shoaib Khan, Founder and President, ALFAAZ Education and Cultural Society, Mumbai Visiting Faculty, Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, University of Mumbai New Delhi's relationship with Beijing has been more about temporary calm than a true shift in strategy over the past year. Still, India has started to agree on more measures that allow …
(2026-09-25). Tata v Tata: What's behind India's big boardroom brawl? aljazeera.com India's most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group's future.
(2026-09-25). Chinese architect brings Eastern design ideas to Lucas Museum in Los Angeles. ecns.cn Founded by "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum covers about 28,000 square meters and houses more than 40,000 pieces of art and artifacts.
(2026-09-25). Switzerland's neutrality vote is asking the wrong question. aljazeera.com The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.
(2026-09-25). White House bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters from state dinner. wsws.org The action appeared to be in direct defiance of a restraining order issued by a federal judge, requiring the Trump administration to restore access to the White House for the three media outlets.
(2026-09-25). All Trump's Apprentices in Planetary Apocalypse. juancole.com ( Once…
(2026-09-25). Brigham Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Largest Open-Ended RN Strike in MA History as MGB Billionaires Refuse to Bargain a Fair Contract that Protects Patient Care. wibailoutpeople.org 
09.24.2026 4,000 Brigham nurses are seeking a fair union contract that protects patient care, strengthens the permanent nursing workforce and provides affordable health insurance BOSTON, Mass. — The 4,000 Registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), cast an overwhelming 93% vote on September 24 to authorize an open-ended …
(2026-09-25). 9 White Label Digital Agencies for Resellers in 2026. moguldom.com Nine agencies show up again and again when marketers search for a partner to fulfill SEO work behind the scenes or run it in-house. Some sell full-service digital . Others focus on a narrower lane. The right fit depends on whether you need a single specialist plugged into your existing workflow or a full team …
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-25). UK returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China. ecns.cn A handover ceremony for 12 Chinese cultural relics and artworks returned by the UK to China was held at the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates. aljazeera.com First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues.
(2026-09-25). Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii. aljazeera.com Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
(2026-09-25). Trump administration moves to gut Head Start, including mandating English-only classrooms. wsws.org A proposed rule would strip out some 1,400 Head Start standards, hand class ratios to the states and mandate English-only instruction, deepening the administration's assault on poor and immigrant families.
(2026-09-25). Nadia Khan's gym questions overshadow Parishae Adnan's NYFW achievement. tribune.com.pk 
TV host Nadia Khan faced criticism over her interview with designer Parishae Adnan, with viewers questioning why a conversation following the designer's New York Fashion Week achievement repeatedly focused on her clothing, gym videos and whether her parents approved of her choices. | Parishae recently appeared on Rise and Shine, co-hosted by Khan and Zohaib Hassan on 365 News, following her appearance at New York Fashion Week, where she closed Flying Solo's showcase with her collection Second Skin. The collection centred on sustainability and the reworking of existing garments, bringing Pakistani craftsmanship…
(2026-09-25). Prince Rahim Aga Khan lauds PM Shehbaz's regional peace efforts at UN. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, with the prince paying tribute to PM Shehbaz's efforts for regional peace and stability at a time of heightened tensions. | According to a post on X by the Government of Pakistan, the premier warmly welcomed Prince Rahim and fondly recalled their meeting earlier this year during the Aga Khan's visit to Pakistan. | "The prime minister appreciated the commitment of Prince Rahim Aga Khan to maintaining longstanding friendly and positive relations with Pakistan and reiterate…
(2026-09-25). 7,000 persimmon trees bear fruit, adding autumn charm to Hangzhou. ecns.cn More than 7,000 persimmon trees are laden with fruit, while visitors enjoy persimmon picking during a themed event.
(2026-09-25). Pakistan, Türkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis. aljazeera.com Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement…
(2026-09-25). Just the News Is Right: A Warmer Climate Is A Safer Climate. wattsupwiththat.com a new Congressional Budget office (CBO) report estimates that modest future warming will avoid millions of temperature-related deaths, because the decrease in very cold days will result in fewer hospitalizations. This tracks with other research, and it is very good that the CBO and Just the News are acknowledging this fact.
(2026-09-25). 'So We're Going on Tour': Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine Tour'. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Texas executes Ker'Sean Ramey a week after killing his codefendant. wsws.org Ramey was condemned by a jury from which prosecutors had removed every prospective black juror, after a trial in which he was represented by a part-time lawyer who worked days as a dentist and had never tried a capital case.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-25). Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three. aljazeera.com Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen's government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.
(2026-09-25). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-25). Full text: Xi's remarks at state dinner held by Trump at the White House. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday gave remarks at the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States.
(2026-09-25). Satellite-based farming demo cuts inputs, boosts rice yields in NE China. ecns.cn A satellite-based digital farming demonstration in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province reduced agricultural inputs by about 18%, improved operational efficiency by more than 20% and increased rice yields by around 750 kilograms per hectare, according to results presented at a satellite industry conference in Jiamusi.
(2026-09-25). The Blueprint for Democrats to Win Back Voters. theintercept.com 
It's the year of the democratic socialist. But the group that helped start the earthquake currently transforming the Democratic Party almost didn't make it to 2026. | After suffering major losses last election cycle after a deluge of pro-Israel lobby spending, Justice Democrats, which supports progressive candidates getting elected to Congress, was on the verge of being written about in the past tense. | "Everyone sort of doubted that there was a comeback to be had. I think a lot of people, AIPAC included, saw last cycle as the harbinger for what's to come: They were on the rise, JD and the left were on the…
(2026-09-25). 5 missing after explosion collapses building in historic heart of Athens. tribune.com.pk 
Five people are missing after an explosion caused a building to collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district on Friday morning, Greece's Fire Department said, according to the Greek state news agency AMNA, as search operations continued at the scene. | The explosion and subsequent fire broke out on Lysikratous Street shortly after 7.30 am local time (0430GMT). | A large number of firefighters, including personnel from the Special Disaster Response Unit, were searching the rubble using specialized equipment, thermal imaging cameras and a trained search dog. | The five missing people are believed to have been sta…
(2026-09-25). China wins women's team badminton gold at Asian Games after 12 years. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 in the women's team badminton final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, reclaiming the title after a 12-year absence.
(2026-09-25). Amelia Ky Teams Up With Hollywood's Abigail Breslin for Stunning New Music Video. indybay.org The video serves as an ambitious, cinematic showcase for artist Amelia Ky O'yama. A major highlight of the production is a special guest appearance by Academy Award-nominated Hollywood actress Abigail Breslin, who stars alongside Amelia. | üéµ Themes and Lyrics | The track is delivered in Czech and carries a dark, aggressive, and highly confident energy (0: 07). Key thematic elements drawn from the video's transcript include: | • Establishing Dominance: The lyrics open with intense, direct call-outs ("You f***ers think you have what it takes to face me? Look at me!"
(2026-09-25). How a Single Blocked Channel in Australia Could Put Billions in US Submarine Investment at Risk. moguldom.com Western Australia is preparing for a much larger submarine presence at HMAS Stirling, with major infrastructure work already underway. That investment depends on a base that sits within the busy maritime environment of Cockburn Sound. The evidence concerning AUKUS raises an important question about what could happen if access to the Sound were suddenly restricted. A …
(2026-09-25). Fact check: Italian PM Meloni did not attend UNGA; viral video criticising Israel is from 2025. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Palestinian users, based on their past posts, across social media platforms have been sharing a video since September 23, 2026, allegedly showing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticising Israel at the ongoing 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. However, the clip is old, from her speech during the 80th UNGA session in 2025. | The 81st UNGA Session opened in New York on September 8, 2026. The high-level General Debate, considered the highlight of the annual gathering, commenced on September 22. More than 150 heads of state and government addressed the UNGA over the week, outli…
(2026-09-25). 100 Books, One Bigger Message: Japan Reaffirms Its Long-Term Commitment to Pakistan. thinktank.pk Japan is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to Pakistan by placing greater emphasis on education, youth engagement, cultural understanding and people-to-people connections between the two countries. The message was highlighted by H.E. Mr. AKAMATSU Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, during his visit to the Islamabad Campus of Bahria University on September 24, where he held …
(2026-09-25). Xi calls for regular military dialogue with US to prevent crisis. geo.tv US President Donald Trump holds a binder as he stands next to Chinese President Xi Jinping before Xi delivers a speech during a state dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026. — ReutersTrump welcomes Xi to White House for high-profile state visit.Taiwan…
(2026-09-25). Alia Bhatt-backed 'Don't be shy' offers a glossy new take on coming-of-age romance. tribune.com.pk 
Alia Bhatt is backing a new generation of actors with Don't Be Shy, a Hindi coming-of-age film that takes audiences into the familiar but complicated world of college friendships, first love and figuring out who you are. | Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film is produced by Alia and Shaheen Bhatt and stars Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal in the lead roles. The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on September 25. | Bhatt announced the release on her Instagram Story, writing: "Our little film, our core four and our amazing director… all yours from tonight." The mess…
(2026-09-25). 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…
(2026-09-25). United Airlines maintenance technicians vote to reject Teamsters-backed contract. wsws.org Maintenance technicians at United Airlines vote by 53 percent to turn down a contract that failed to meet their wage demands and sought concessions allowing outsourcing to non-union labor.
(2026-09-25). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-25). PSX gains 266 points in range-bound session. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a range-bound day, gaining only 266.15 points on Friday to close at 170,765, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices. | PSX witnessed a mixed session today, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 266 points (+0.16% DoD) to close at 170,765. During the trading hours, the benchmark index traded in both directions before ending on a flattish note ahead of the weekend, noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. | The KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 171,160 (+661 points; +0.39%) and an…
(2026-09-25). Processing error could disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters in Texas. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by A massive backlog of voter registration applications in Texas could affect the outcome of local and state elections, including a contentious election involving a U.S. Senate seat. | Public officials in the Republican-controlled state…
(2026-09-25). Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount. aljazeera.com France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Türkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.
(2026-09-25). New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill demands lieutenant governor resign after investigation finds Caldwell sexually harassed woman. whyy.org New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has demanded that Lt. Gov. "The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office," Sherrill said in an emailed statement. "I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. We all have a duty to follow our state…
(2026-09-25). Gone to the dogs: Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, N.J., trains Seeing Eye dogs during performances. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? When the curtain goes up on the The more blasé, the better. | "It's really good for them to be able to just relax and be calm during this whole thing," said Peter Avagliano, the Somers Point technical director. "That's all we ask of them,…
(2026-09-25). Mastering Chinese culture is key to faithfully translating its masterpieces: Italian sinologist. ecns.cn Italian sinologist Patrizia Liberati said in an interview that the soul of a nation is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. To truly understand each other, people must first cast aside prejudices and stereotypes, engaging in sincere dialogue on an equal footing.
(2026-09-25). US government continues to torture gunshot victim Wilber Garces Perez. wsws.org Four days after an ICE thug shot him in the back, Garces Perez remains imprisoned with a bleeding wound and a bullet near his spine, despite a specialist's recommendation that it be surgically removed.
(2026-09-25). Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Iran War Powers Resolution — Again. truthout.org Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on Thursday to help Republicans in the US Senate vote down a resolution to end the "illegal" war of choice launched against Iran by President Donald Trump earlier this year. In the 49-50 vote, the Republican majority blocked the latest resolution calling for an end to the war. While four Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine… |
(2026-09-25). NDMA warns of heavy rain, flash floods across upper regions from Sept 25 to 30. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued an alert over expected rainfall and weather-related hazards across the country's upper regions from September 25 to 30, warning of possible flash floods in mountainous areas and urban flooding in several districts. | According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), a westerly weather system is expected to intensify on September 25 and 26, bringing thunderstorms and rainfall to parts of upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Islamabad. | The anticipated rainfall could trigger flash f…
(2026-09-25). Fighting erupts between Tigray's rebel alliance and Ethiopia's military. aljazeera.com Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia's military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.
(2026-09-25). Silence of the lambs: DSA, pseudo-left cover up Mamdani's meeting with Trump and Sanders' AI summit with Bannon. wsws.org As Sanders shares a stage with Bannon and Mamdani hosts Trump, the DSA and its allies have said nothing, and The Nation cropped Trump out of a photograph.
(2026-09-25). Joseph Kishore discusses fight to free Bogdan Syrotiuk on the Punch Up Pod. wsws.org Kishore discussed the Ukrainian socialist's imprisonment for opposing the war and the growing international demand for his freedom.
(2026-09-25). Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.
(2026-09-25). China's higher education population reaches 270 million. ecns.cn The number of people in China who have received higher education has reached 270 million, a Ministry of Education official said Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). China announces new discoveries from archaeological projects overseas. ecns.cn China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday released new findings from three joint archaeological projects in Egypt, Tunisia and Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-09-25). Judge Grants Diversion in Goat Rescue Case, Over Prosecution's Objection. indybay.org The decision comes after judge reviewed animal cruelty evidence documented at Vera Goat Dairy prior to rescue…
(2026-09-25). DESNZ Heat Network Disinformation. wattsupwiththat.com Heating will cost more. That is the certain result. The uncertain result is the carbon saving. There is no independently checked account that covers the incinerator, the electricity used by the barges, the losses, or the gas boilers kept as backup. The press release assumes a carbon cut. It does not prove one.
(2026-09-25). Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade. aljazeera.com Tigray was cut off from the world during the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed around 600,000 people.
(2026-09-25). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-25). Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations at UN Review. hrw.org Niger has rejected key recommendations raised by United Nations member countries during its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) earlier this year, including calls to address arbitrary detention, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and accountability for serious human rights violations. The UPR is a UN Human Rights Council process in which the human rights records of member states are reviewed by other member countries every five years. | Click to expand Image | Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in…
(2026-09-25). Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt. aljazeera.com Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
(2026-09-25). 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.
(2026-09-25). Discover William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. & our 2026 Golden Harvest Birthday Fandango. indybay.org In 1844, William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. was appointed by Thomas Larkin to serve as the U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican Alta California. His documentation of the Bear Flag Revolt, is the initial military acquisition of California during the US/Mexican War, 1846-1848.
(2026-09-25). Xi calls for translating new vision of China-U.S. relationship into action. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for translating the new vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and finding the right way for the two major countries to get along with each other.
(2026-09-25). Brodhead, WI, September 26, 2026: Green County Pride Fest. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match. aljazeera.com Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.
(2026-09-25). UK returns 12 lost cultural relics, artworks to China. ecns.cn China received 12 lost cultural relics and artworks returned by the United Kingdom during a handover ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy in London on Tuesday, according to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-25). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Trump. ecns.cn Trump held a welcome ceremony for Xi, who is on a state visit to the United States, at the White House on Thursday.
(2026-09-25). Tens of Thousands Protest the War Criminal Butcher Netanyahu in NYC! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Chinese veteran actor You Benchang dies at 93. ecns.cn Chinese veteran actor You Benchang died of an illness at 93 in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-09-25). Italy approves school decree banning burqa, capping foreign pupils. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a school decree that bans face coverings including the burqa and niqab in schools and introduces a 30% cap on certain foreign pupils in first-year classes, the national news agency ANSA reported. | The decree prohibits participation in curricular and extracurricular school activities, as well as school-family activities, with the face covered in a way that prevents identification, except for specific health or security reasons. | Read: Austrian headscarf ban for under-14s faces first test as schools reopen | Violations can incur administrative fines of between…
(2026-09-25). Highlights of Chinese premier's speech at Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday addressed the launching ceremony of the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-09-25). Macron says France will help defend Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. geo.tv France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. — Reuters Macron says deployment is not meant to involve France in conflicts.Warns about possible Russian attacks…
(2026-09-25). PTI postpones Islamabad march to October 4: party sources. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday decided to postpone its planned long march on Islamabad until October 4, with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set to formally announce the decision, according to party sources. | The PTI had announced last month that it would march to Islamabad on September 27 to press for the release of party founder Imran Khan. The party had been preparing a central convoy from K-P, with caravans from other parts of the country expected to join before proceeding towards the federal capital. The federal government warned the party against going ahead wi…
(2026-09-25). Hong Kong launches charitable foundation to support cancer prevention. ecns.cn An international charitable foundation dedicated to cancer prevention and control was established in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with plans to provide 5,000 to 10,000 free cancer screenings for people at higher risk of cancer and share cancer-prevention expertise with Belt and Road partner countries and regions.
(2026-09-25). 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:…
(2026-09-25). China to ease market access, boost digital trade: Premier Li. ecns.cn China will further ease market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, Premier Li Qiang said Thursday, pledging to share opportunities in its market with other countries.
(2026-09-25). JI to set up 25 protest camps across Karachi over power woes, petroleum levy from tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Munim Zafar on Friday announced the establishment of 25 demonstration camps across Karachi from tomorrow onwards to protest against the city's power woes and the petroleum levy. | A day earlier, K-Electric top brass shied away from a call for a meeting at the Sindh Assembly. The company's absence did little to cool lawmakers' anger over Karachi's persistent power cuts, and instead the no-show pushed a special house committee closer to punitive action, with possible privilege proceedings and even arrest on the cards. | Speaking at a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq in Kara…
(2026-09-25). Delaware election 2026: Midterm voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Delaware?: | In Delaware, voters will weigh in on races for attorney general, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House, among others. | U.S. Senate: | What do U.S. senators do?: | The U.S. Senate, whose 100 members comprise the upper chamber of the legislative branch, works with the U.S. House of Representatives to make laws, confirm presidential appointments and approve treaties. U.S. senators serve six-year terms. | Who is running for the U.S. Senate in Delaware?: | Democratic Party: Republican Part…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Santa Cruz: Hands Across the Sand. indybay.org Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-25). Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebration. aljazeera.com Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.
(2026-09-25). Tuesday 9/29: CLOSE AI: No killer robots for ICE, war & fascism! indybay.org Marina Green – near Filmore St.
(2026-09-25). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-25). How 3 Colonial Empires Won and Lost Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. juancole.com
(2026-09-25). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-25). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). China launches 26th batch of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). U.S. Sen. Coons of Delaware received, then redirected donations from contractor who's now in prison for illegal contributions. whyy.org
(2026-09-25). Fairy-tale autumn scenery in Ergun, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Malcolm X Speech on Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-25). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). People across the world celebrate Mid-Autumn together: Overseas influencers immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-25). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – No Oil Drilling off Monterey Coast. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-09-25). Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after 'exploitative' plan. aljazeera.com Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.
(2026-09-24). US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi. geo.tv US President Donald Trump shows the way to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. — ReutersUS, China agree to extend 11-month trade truce.Xi says China and US should be partners.Thursday talks may…
(2026-09-24). Full Details: How Houthis snatched Mokha from MBS with help from Mojtaba's most elite forces | Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rapidly expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing the strategic port city of Mokha and nearby territory as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies. An investigation reports that the offensive has raised questions over the extent of Iranian support, while the Houthis' gains near the Bab el-Mandeb are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia, regional security and vital global shipping routes.
(2026-09-24). Trump's Unconscionable United Nations Rant. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria, Consortium News. Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation from the seat of diplomacy on the East River Tuesday. And then dismissed the real threats of AI as a hoax in a speech that exhibited questionable mental balance. Donald Trump just delivered probably the most bombastic, ignorant, aggressive and outrageous speech to the rest of …
(2026-09-24). Vice President JD Vance Announces 750,000 People Removed From ACA Coverage. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | The Republican Party faces significant headwinds ahead of the upcoming midterms. So many decisions by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress over the last year and a half have made life more expensive for the average American. In a strange move that doesn't seem to address that issue at all, Vice President JD Vance announced that over 700,000 have lost their insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to alleged fraud. |
(2026-09-24). Silvio Rodriguez Shapes 6 Decades of Cuban Revolutionary Songs. wibailoutpeople.org 
Rodríguez's gift followed his social media comments expressing readiness to defend…
(2026-09-24). Cuban Team Arrives in Mexico for the Under-15 Baseball World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, September 24 (RHC) — The Cuban team that will participate in the Under-15 Baseball World Cup held its first training session in this city today. | The team will debut tomorrow against the Dominican Republic, and will then face South Africa, Japan (the reigning champion), Germany, and the host nation, Mexico, as part of Group A. | Group B consists of Australia, the Czech Republic, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Chinese Taipei, and the United States. | According to the competition schedule, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Round, carrying over their results from their group matches.
(2026-09-24). Torricelli Act: More than three decades of suffocation against Cuba. radiohc.cu More than three decades after its passage, the Torricelli Act — which internationalized the US blockade against Cuba by banning trade with that nation's subsidiaries in third countries — casts its extraterritorial shadow today with renewed vigor. | Far from being a relic, the spirit of suffocation embodied in this legislation remains fully in effect in the current Cuban landscape, marked by financial persecution and new coercive measures from Washington that directly impact the daily lives and well-being of the population. | Passed on September 24, 1992, and signed into law by then-President George H.
(2026-09-24). Cuban official says U.S blockade limits transformations. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales, Organization Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), stated on Thursday that the U.S. blockade against the island limits the economic and social transformations approved in the country. | Writing on Facebook, Morales noted that "the blockade harms us all" and imposes an "objective limit" on carrying out transformations—many of which have already been implemented swiftly. However, he added, that US-imposed blockade drives up import costs and hinders access to credit and technology. | According to the Cuban party official, this also creates an atmosphere of un…
(2026-09-24). My Love Letter To Assata Shakur, 1 Year Into Her Ancestry. newsone.com 
Delphine Fawandu | Dear Ms. Assata Shakur, | A year ago today, We mourned the loss of you when they locked you away in prison, trying to silence you. We held our breath as you crossed borders, choosing the precarious beauty of exile in Cuba over the theft of your freedom, and quite…
(2026-09-24). Vicecanciller afirma que no existen avances en contactos Cuba-EEUU. radiohc.cu El vicecanciller cubano Carlos Fernández de Cossío afirmó que no existen avances en las comunicaciones directas y reuniones presenciales en meses recientes entre los Gobiernos de Cuba y Estados Unidos. | No puede identificarse que existan avances, cuando el Gobierno de Estados Unidos "impone con frecuencia semanal o quincenal nuevas medidas coercitivas de castigo al pueblo cubano y continúa reforzando la brutal guerra económica", expresó el diplomático a la agencia Prensa Latina. | ´Tenemos relaciones diplomáticas formales con Estados Unidos y por tanto un canal oficial de comunicación", añadió el vicemini…
(2026-09-24). Bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba limita transformaciones, denuncia alto dirigente partidista. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda denunció este jueves que el bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla limita las transformaciones económicas y sociales aprobadas en su país. | En la red social Facebook, Morales Ojeda señaló que "el bloqueo nos daña a todos" e impone un "límite objetivo" para la realización de las transformaciones, muchas ya implementadas con agilidad.Sin embargo ese cerco de Estados Unidos encarece las importaciones, dificulta el acceso a créditos y tecnologías", aseveró. | Dijo que el bloqueo también genera un ambiente de…
(2026-09-24). Deputy foreign minister on Cuba-U.S. contacts: "No progress" radiohc.cu "It is evident that there is no progress," Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated regarding direct communications and in-person meetings between the governments of Cuba and the United States in recent months. | No progress can be identified when the United States government "imposes — on a weekly or bi-weekly basis — new coercive measures to punish the Cuban people and continues to reinforce the brutal economic war," the diplomat told Prensa Latina. | Addressing questions about potential meetings between Havana and Washington — a topic frequently raised by US media — Fer…
(2026-09-24). En Cuba recuerdan legado del general de Cuerpo de Ejército Ramón Espinosa Martín. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) y los Ejércitos Central y Oriental evocaron este jueves al general de Cuerpo de Ejército Ramón Espinosa Martín, Héroe de la República de Cuba y del Trabajo, al cumplirse dos años de su fallecimiento. | "Al cumplirse dos años de la partida física del general de Cuerpo de Ejército Ramón Espinosa Martín, Héroe de la República de Cuba y del Trabajo, los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias recuerdan al jefe incansable, al ejemplo de revolucionario", publicó el Minfar en sus redes sociales oficiales. | El Ejército Central expresó: A dos años de su…
(2026-09-24). Raúl Castro felicitó a Escuelas Camilo Cienfuegos por su aniversario 60. radiohc.cu 
El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder al frente de la Revolución cubana envió este miércoles una carta de felicitación a las Escuelas Militares Camilo Cienfuegos (EMCC) en ocasión de su aniversario 60. | La misiva fue leída por el general de Cuerpo de Ejército Roberto Legrá Sotolongo, viceministro primero de las FAR y jefe del Estado Mayor General durante el acto político y ceremonia militar en la sede estudiantil de Capdevila, en La Habana.Que este aniversario sea motivo de renovado compromiso y un estímulo para que estas escuelas sigan siendo orgullo y fortaleza de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (F…
(2026-09-24). Israeli Attacks Kill Five Palestinians Across Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces launched attacks across Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least five Palestinians, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Medical sources told Reuters that an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle west of Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians, identified as Osama Abu Khater and …
(2026-09-24). Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future? aljazeera.com Gaza's $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas's disarmament remain unclear.
(2026-09-24). Delcy Rodríguez Addresses UN After Meeting Donald Trump in New York. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has officially addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, a day after meeting US President Donald Trump in New York. Her speech had originally been scheduled for Thursday, but was moved to Wednesday afternoon. The appearance was the first in-person address to the assembly by a …
(2026-09-24). The Oil Shock Iran Could Trigger in the Next War. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — What was Iran trying to achieve by closing the Strait of Hormuz? | The obvious answer is to put pressure on the United States. But there was a larger calculation behind it: if Iran could turn the war from a conflict fought mainly on Iranian territory into a wider crisis affecting global trade and energy markets, Washington would face a very different cost for continuing the war. | The Strait of Hormuz was therefore more than a military target. It was Iran's economic weapon. By restricting one of the world's most important oil routes, Tehran could create pressur…
(2026-09-24). Bessent Says He's Not Sure How Iranian Officials Will Get Home From UN Due to US Airline Sanctions. news.antiwar.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that he isn't sure how the Iranian delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York City will get home due to US sanctions targeting Iran's airlines and threats to sanction countries conducting flights to and from Iran. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Bessent claimed …
(2026-09-24). Zionists Meltdown Over Macklemore Free Speech With Bob Scheer, Moe Tkacik Kate Levin. scheerpost.com Katie Halper Show Moe Tkacik is the investigations editor of the American Prospect. Earlier in her career she worked for the Wall Street Journal, co-founded the feminist site Jezebel and waited on Steve Miller and Steve Mnuchin's wife at various fine dining establishments. She lives in DC with her husband and 2 sons. Robert Scheer …
(2026-09-24). Why Germany Is Defying Trump Over the International Criminal Court. thinktank.pk Germany has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), exposing a significant difference between Berlin and Washington over the role of international institutions. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would not follow Trump's appeal and described the ICC as an important institution. His comments came after Trump called on ICC member states to leave the …
(2026-09-24). Putin-Trump December Summit Still Uncertain as Russia Weighs US Invitation. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has yet to decide whether President Vladimir Putin will meet US President Donald Trump at a planned G20 gathering in Miami in December, leaving the possibility of a high level meeting between the two leaders uncertain as Washington continues efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that Moscow …
(2026-09-24). Australian state Labor government bans pro-Palestinian teacher. wsws.org A New South Wales educator has been barred from teaching over social media posts condemning Israel and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-09-24). Türkiye and China Stand on the Same Side in Somalia. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The Horn of Africa was far from the headlines. However, it is now located on the junction of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, and the Middle East. Here, the routes for navigation and energy flow, military bases, political and economic influence of port countries, and building …
(2026-09-24). Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections. sanews.gov.za Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for renewed commitment to peace, political tolerance and protection of the democratic process, as the province prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ Premier Ntuli made the call at the Provincial Multi-Party Political Intervention Committee meeting on Tuesday. ⚪ The gathering brought together political parties and key institutions involved in safeguarding a peaceful electoral environment. It also provided a platform to strengthen dialogue, cooperation and political tolerance ahead of th…
(2026-09-24). As the Pentagon Expands Across the Pacific, Guam Offers a Warning. theintercept.com 
The U.S. militarization of Guam has left its residents living with a legacy of pollution, environmental degradation, and cultural loss. Other Pacific islands may be next.
(2026-09-24). Ancient houses nestle among rice fields. ecns.cn As a designated Chinese traditional village, Xinxi features houses built in harmony with the mountainous terrain and waterways, creating a picturesque autumn scene of an ancient village embraced by golden rice paddies.
(2026-09-24). EPA finalizes repeal of power plant carbon standards as environmental groups sue. nationofchange.org 
The sector accounts for nearly one-quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and the agency separately proposed ending its authority to regulate them.
(2026-09-24). Yemen's Ansar Allah Announces Another Wave of Attacks on Saudi Arabia Targeting Riyadh and Yanbu. news.antiwar.com Ansar Allah announced on Thursday that its forces launched another wave of missile and drone attacks targeting the Saudi capital of Riyadh and oil infrastructure in Yanbu on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast as the war continues to escalate. Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that Yemeni forces carried out "successful …
(2026-09-24). Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Ahead of the Much of Shapiro's argument for reelection touts his first-term policy record and accomplishments, such as implementing the Working Pennsylvanians…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-24). Federal judge blocks deportation of man shot by ICE during Austin delivery run. nationofchange.org 
DHS and the man's attorney give conflicting accounts of the medical care he has received since.
(2026-09-24). Defend all jobs at GSK's Dresden vaccine plant in Germany! wsws.org GlaxoSmithKline plans to close its vaccine plant in Dresden, destroying 641 jobs. The IGBCE union and works council are channelling opposition into a "plan for the future" that will sacrifice jobs to boost profits.
(2026-09-24). In warmongering tirade, Zelensky boasts of arms deals negotiated at UN. wsws.org This year's United Nations General Assembly has been transformed into a war summit by the US and European imperialist powers, who have turned an institution whose charter prohibits aggressive war into an arms convention.
(2026-09-24). US judge blocks Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. aljazeera.com Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-24). Hong Kong's overall CPI rises 1.7% in August. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department said Wednesday that the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.7% year on year in August 2026, unchanged from the rate recorded in July.
(2026-09-24). Detroit's Union Hall Arts residency blends organizing and creative power. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—"The artist must take sides," famed singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson proclaimed in 1937. "He must elect to fight for freedom or slavery. I have made my choice. I had no alternative." Robeson took his stand in a speech given in support of the People's Front fighting against fascism in the Spanish Civil War, …
(2026-09-24). Liberia is squandering the moral authority it claims at the UN. aljazeera.com Its deal to take deportees is the latest in a long history of unequal agreements with the US.
(2026-09-24). Oops: Byron Donalds Caught Erasing Daddy Trump From His Website. newsone.com 
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty | It The page's main headline once read "TRUMP-ENDORSED Proven Conservative Fighter," along with a yellow banner icon that read "ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP!" The button on the homepage beckoning supporters to "Chip In to Support Trump-Endorsed Byron D…
(2026-09-24). China's FAST marks 10th anniversary with major astronomical advances. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) marked the 10th anniversary of its completion, having become one of the world's most important astronomical observation facilities.
(2026-09-24). From Vienna to New York: Nuclear Governance Faces New Tests Ahead of First TPNW Review Conference. nationofchange.org 
The IAEA's 70th General Conference highlighted strains on nuclear safeguards and security as attention shifts to the first review of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty.
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). HUD removes Chester Housing Authority from 'troubled' list. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has removed its "troubled" designation from the Chester Housing Authority in Delaware County. | HUD's
(2026-09-24). Trump TV launched after major U.S. networks suspend presidential coverage. mronline.org 
The White House began broadcasting on its new media platform, Trump TV, this week, streaming government content, announcements and archived speeches on a continuous basis, days after the country's major television networks suspended coverage of presidential events.
(2026-09-24). Critics Slam Trump Propaganda Ad Paid for by the US Government as Illegal. truthout.org The White House is being accused of violating federal law after it aired an ad glorifying President Donald Trump, which it explicitly said was "paid for by the US government." The ad was first reported by CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede, who saw it airing on Fox News Wednesday night. The 30-second spot features numerous videos and images of Trump, set to the song "Love… |
(2026-09-24). Family walk ends in tragedy: Hunter says he mistook Georgetown woman for a deer. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Santos Maria Chilel Soto went for a walk with her family the evening of Sept. 18, and never came home. | The 39-year-old Guatemalan woman and Georgetown-native was the mother of five. Soto was walking through an open field near South Old State Road in Ellendale with her partner, Minibaldo Velásquez, and two of her children when she was allegedly shot by a hunting rifle, according to a Delaware State Police probable cause affidavit. | Delaware State troopers provided medical…
(2026-09-24). More Indian young people love reading Chinese classics: Indian sinologist. ecns.cn Indian sinologist Vikash Kumar Singh says Indians used to learn about Chinese culture mainly through kung fu films and cuisine. Today, a growing number of young Indians turn to translated Chinese literary works to gain a deeper understanding of China.
(2026-09-24). The Ellisons Have Made This Movie Before. levernews.com 
If the
(2026-09-24). Green Energy Is Coming for the Desert. theintercept.com 
When asked recently if he used artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump — whose Truth Social account is
(2026-09-24). Greenland's delegation gets hero's welcome after signing US-Denmark pact. aljazeera.com Greenland's delegation returned home to a hero's welcome after signing a new pact with the US and Denmark.
(2026-09-24). Labour's Net Zero Scheme to Ship Hot Water to Homes by Barge. wattsupwiththat.com Labour has launched a Net Zero scheme to transport hot water on barges on the River Thames to heat London homes instead of each home having a gas boiler. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-09-24). H-1B salary in US 2026: How much a family of 4 needs in 10 cities | Explained. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: For Indians planning to move to the US on an H-1B visa, a high salary can appear to offer a comfortable lifestyle. But rising costs of housing, healthcare, education and daily expenses c | H-1B salary in US 2026: How much a family of 4 needs in 10 cities | Explained…
(2026-09-24). Shepherds Increasingly the Target of Israel's Southwest Syria Detentions. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces continue to raid southwestern Syria on a daily basis, raiding towns and setting up checkpoints. This week, the increasing trend is for them to harass shepherds operating in the countryside of Quneitra Governorate. On Tuesday, a shepherd was captured on the outskirts of al-Rafid, a Quneitra village. Israeli troops came, detained him, and …
(2026-09-24). MAGA ‚ù§Ô∏è Motherhood (If You're White). juancole.com ( Of course, that program, the Child Care and Development Fund, is already woeful…
(2026-09-24). Shi Shengji, Yang Liujing win half marathon race walk golds for China at Asian Games. ecns.cn China swept the men's and women's half marathon race walk gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). Four thousand pages of plans, none for peace: NATO's insane provocations toward war. strategic-culture.su What does Europe gain from a war it can't win? Nothing. 1914 is calling. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Everything is ready to expl…
(2026-09-24). Families and Witnesses to 5 ICE Killings Testify Before Congress. truthout.org On Tuesday, family members and witnesses of five people fatally shot by federal immigration agents testified at a public forum organized by congressional Democrats, calling for accountability for the killings. Family members of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Renee Good, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, and Ruben Ray Martinez — all killed by ICE agents since 2025 — gave statements, as did a witness in… |
(2026-09-24). UN funding cuts hit refugees at Cox's Bazar settlement. aljazeera.com Refugees living in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh are feeling the brunt of severe UN funding cuts.
(2026-09-24). Brittney Griner's Estranged Wife Wants Her WNBA Money Considered In Divorce. newsone.com 
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty | Brittney Griner's estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, wants the court to consider the WNBA star's bank account when determining whether she should receive financial support following their divorce. | According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cherelle filed a response to Brittney's divorce petition following the couple's eight-year marriage. Cherelle was particularly vocal during Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in Russia, publicly advocating for the basketball star's release. | In the new paperwork, Cherelle lists June 18, 2018, as the date of their marriage and July 24, 202…
(2026-09-24). Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results. aljazeera.com Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
(2026-09-24). France Sending Forces To Help Defend Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Oil Facilities. twz.com 
France is
(2026-09-24). Britain's ruling elite stokes war fever against Russia, demanding conscription and the jailing of opponents. wsws.org Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his anti-Russia address to the UN General Assembly to announce a National Centre for Information Defence that will be used to suppress political dissent at home.
(2026-09-24). The Last Graduate Students? publicbooks.org "I began writing this as a record of what it felt like to be a student then, as collective attachments to values—long recognized as fraying, with the knell of the next scapegoat, or horrifying spectacle—face the final chopping block: public good, responsibility to others, democracy itself."
(2026-09-24). Environmental activists show their true color is red, not green. wattsupwiththat.com If NOAA decides once again to reject Save LBI's petition, the New Jersey conservationists will most certainly file suit to reverse that decision. They may have also have an ace in the hole in the form of President Donald Trump. In the press release announcing its intention to sue the Commerce Department, Stern says his group is "perplexed" by the department's position because the petition to ban offshore wind is in line with Trump's own stated objectives.
(2026-09-24). Trump and Xi summit will focus on 'stalibising' ties, experts say. aljazeera.com Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.
(2026-09-24). Shahzad smashes Pakistan's fastest first-class century. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Television batsman Muhammad Shahzad on Thursday scored the fastest first-class century, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls on the opening day of the President's Trophy third round against Kingsmen Academy at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad. | Dera Ghazi Khan-born Shahzad surpassed the previous record held by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had scored a 56-ball century against Australia in 2014. | The century is also the world's eighth-fastest in domestic first-class cricket history. | Shahzad went on to score 114 off 62 balls, smashing 12 fours and eight sixes. The innings marked…
(2026-09-24). Unifor keeps Stellantis workers on the job, as contract expires and automaker permanently shutters Brampton assembly. wsws.org In the face of repeated company provocations—including the permanent closure and selling-off of the Brampton assembly plant— the union refuses to even set a strike deadline.
(2026-09-24). In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper. nationofchange.org The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps in women's prisons.
(2026-09-24). The Love Hypothesis and the rise of romance adaptations: how readers became part of the machine. nationofchange.org Streamers are increasingly treating established online fan communities as part of the adaptation process itself.
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hails landmark DoorDash deal as 'largest settlement for food delivery workers ever'. mronline.org 
"After years of corporate greed and impunity, we are holding DoorDash to account."
(2026-09-24). AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says. aljazeera.com AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
(2026-09-24). 'PSP rules cannot be overridden': Talal warns new K-P police law may weaken command structure. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday warned that a new Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police law could politicise the provincial force by weakening its professional command structure, saying provincial legislation could not override federal Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) rules. | The K-P Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026. The new legislation empowered the provincial government to return the services of federal police officers, including the Inspector General, in cases of unsatisfactory performance. It also established a clear separation between police policy and operational…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-24). Nepal thanks Chinese forensic experts for helping identify flood victims. ecns.cn Nepal has thanked a team of Chinese DNA and forensic experts for helping identify victims of a devastating landslide and flood disaster across the border.
(2026-09-24). Top Nepal Court Demands Answers After Gov't Arrests Analyst For Sharing Grayzone Exposé. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone Kathmandu's arrest of a prominent political observer who shared critical reporting by The Grayzone is the latest sign that a government which promised reform may be more repressive than the one it forcibly replaced. The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to explain its reasoning for arresting political analyst …
(2026-09-24). A climate "movement" homonym: (or, how the Big Apple's annual environmental gathering surfaces an imperative inquiry, climate week or climate weak?). mronline.org 
Some years ago, when I attended my first NYC Climate Week, I remember leaving one of the many panels I attended that day extremely frustrated and consumed by a feeling of despondency…
(2026-09-24). Trump Relents And Grants White House Media Access Again. newsone.com 
Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Getty | UPDATE — Thursday, Sept. 24, 202, 1: 00 p.m. EST: | The
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Why kids are such picky eaters. whyy.org American children in the 19th century relished bold flavors—spicy sauces, sharp vinegars, and hearty, robust dishes. They gobbled up organ meats and happily ate beets, cabbage, and rutabagas. They even drank coffee. | Fast forward to today: Why has kids' food become so bland? And why are so many young people so fussy about what's on their plates? | Historian She argues that processed foods, targeted advertising, constant snacking, and misguided beliefs about children's appetites have narr…
(2026-09-24). Banned reporters regain access to White House. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In a major victory for the free press and the U.S. Constitution, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered President Donald Trump, at 1 a.m. Sept. 24., to immediately restore White House access and press credentials to Politico, CNN, and MSNOW, formerly MSNBC. The White House granted access to all the banned outlets by late Thursday …
(2026-09-24). ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn't Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation. newsone.com 
(2026-09-24). The Netherlands Salvaged a Draw Against Germany in the Nations League. radiohc.cu Havana, September 24 (RHC) — The Netherlands salvaged a 1-1 draw against Germany in stoppage time today in a clash corresponding to the European football Nations League. | In the first matches of the tenures of managers Xavi Hernández and Jàºrgen Klopp, the German got off to a better start at the Johan Cruyff Arena, taking the lead with a goal from Felix Nmecha in the 32nd minute. However, Cody Gakpo salvaged a point for the Spaniard in stoppage time (90+2). | Meanwhile, Portugal defeated Wales 1-0, in a match where Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 59th minute. In a Nordic derby, No…
(2026-09-24). Rhiannon Giddens: Full Interview & Performance of New Song, "Walk with Me" democracynow.org Full interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning, two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. Her new album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, has just been released. She recently came into the Democracy Now! studio to talk about her work and perform her song "Wish in Vain" with Dirk Powell. | Full interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning, two-time Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. Her new album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, has just been released. She recently came into the Democracy Now! studio to talk about her work and perform her song "Wish in Vain" with Dirk Powell.
(2026-09-24). Trump admin says there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier. geo.tv The US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is docked at Laem Chabang Port for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 3, 2026. — ReutersNavy secretary's letter to democrats shares details.Letter…
(2026-09-24). Philadelphia school bus drivers, cleaners and engineers win 9.5% raises and first paid parental leave. nationofchange.org 
The 2,000 members of 32BJ SEIU District 1201 approved the three-year deal 800 to 80, after opening talks in June with higher pay as their bottom line.
(2026-09-24). The Roots' 'Illadelph Halflife' Turns 30, And We All Need To Celebrate For The Culture! newsone.com 
Source: The Roots / facebook | Gather around, Hip-Hop heads, and let's all sing Happy Birthday to Look, if y'all don't know about Black Thought, Questlove, Malik B, and an ensemble of musicians who have consistently dropped banger after banger since 1993, when they blessed the world with their debut album Organix, then answered their own question in '95 with their sophomore LP Do You Want More?!!!?!, it's time for you to jump down the rabbit hole, and long-time f…
(2026-09-24). Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous War Profiteers. theintercept.com 
The mockumentary "Lords of War" shows how Pentagon money gets funneled into $20-million-plus paydays for weapons company CEOs — and their lavish lifestyles. lockheed martin
(2026-09-24). Vance-led task force moves to strip 760,000 people of ACA coverage. nationofchange.org 
Advocates say the crackdown follows 8 million coverage losses already tied to Trump-era health cuts.
(2026-09-24). F-35 Canopy And Weapons-Bay Door Loss To China: Separating Fact From Fiction. twz.com 
Chinese authorities have reportedly taken possession of an So, what does all this mean? Let's put it in perspective. | The parts in question were…
(2026-09-24). Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline. theintercept.com 
Amid mounting concerns about its sprawling surveillance camera network, Flock Security told the press this summer that it operates But a new map published Wednesday by a cybersecurity researcher reveals Flock's nationwide reach is even bigger. Based on location coordinates from Flock's own database, the map shows more than 170,000 cameras, plus more than 130,000 accompanying gadgets that play a part in the company's expansive American surveilla…
(2026-09-24). Doctors and Hospitals in 3 Dozen States to See Lower Medicaid Payments. truthout.org New federal rules likely will force three dozen states to reduce their annual Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals by a total of more than $50 billion — potentially shrinking the number of providers willing to see Medicaid patients, according to a new analysis. The analysis in the peer-reviewed Health Affairs estimates that the 17 states with the highest provider reimbursement rates… |
(2026-09-24). 'Extreme concern' as OpenAI's 'rogue agent' breached Australian govt health database. tribune.com.pk 
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by US tech giant OpenAI breached an Australian government health statistics system during an internal evaluation, accessing both public and non-public files and writing files into the system, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. | According to CNN, the incident is believed to be the first publicly disclosed case of an AI agent breaching an Australian government network and comes amid growing concern over the ability of increasingly autonomous AI systems to circumvent safeguards and undertake actions beyond those intended by their human operators.
(2026-09-24). Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan's UN visa over truce plan. aljazeera.com Media reports say US withheld army chief's visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan's civil war.
(2026-09-24). Would Canada's Military Defend Canada Against the United States? worldbeyondwar.org By The Breach, September 24, 2026 | Does a fighter jet cost any money?
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane's 100th Birthday. newsone.com 
Source: United Archives / Getty | This week marks John Coltrane's 100th birthday, and Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the musical legend's life and legacy. |
(2026-09-24). Europe on the brink of war? The paradox of the rise of the right. strategic-culture.su European leaders may go to war with Russia simply to try to prevent the growth of Eurosceptic dissent. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-09-24). Democrats Demand Answers on Trump Plan to Build Data Centers on Public Lands. truthout.org In a letter sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday, a group of Democrats demanded answers on the Trump administration's reported plans to construct at least a dozen data centers on public lands owned by the federal government. The letter to Burgum was spearheaded by House Natural Resources Committee ranking member Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) and signed by 15 other Democrats. |
(2026-09-24). Russia, Ukraine renew accusations over overnight airstrikes, killing 8. tribune.com.pk 
Russia and Ukraine on Thursday renewed their accusations concerning overnight airstrikes, with Kyiv saying that eight people were killed in the country's capital and northeastern Kharkiv region. | Overnight, the Kyiv City Military Administration issued a missile alert in the Ukrainian capital, after which it reported that two warehouses were damaged in the city's Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts, while also reporting damage in other locations. | Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) said on Telegram today that two people were killed and at least eight others were injured in the attack. | "All neces…
(2026-09-24). Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest. aljazeera.com Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
(2026-09-24). FBI Warns ICE Agents They're Being Catfished By Fake 'Trad Wives' On Dating Sites. newsone.com 
Source: Surasak Suwanmake / Getty | Apparently, since at least the start of this year, a group of women has been catfishing immigration agents with profiles that present them as " To protect these federal agents who scroll through online dating sites, looking fo…
(2026-09-24). President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country's extraordinary diversity while strengthening the values of unity, ubuntu and human dignity that bind the nation together. ⚪ "Today, across our country, as South Africans, we are celebrating who we are. We are celebrating the languages we speak, the songs we sing, the food we prepare, the clothes we wear, the stories we tell and the customs we observe," President Ramaphosa said. ⚪ The President delivered the keynote address during the National Heritage Day celebrat…
(2026-09-24). New Jersey activists push lawmakers to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Climate activists rallied outside the New Jersey State House on Thursday as lawmakers returned from summer recess, urging them to pass legislation that would require fossil fuel companies to help fund the state's climate recovery efforts. | The rally follows a summer when New Jersey saw heavy rain, flash flooding and a heat wave that
(2026-09-24). The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way. portside.org The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way |
(2026-09-24). IRAQ: 'Art Is the Only Weapon That Doesn't Hurt or Kill'. nationofchange.org 
Tara Abdullah has faced court summons and online threats for public art installations addressing femicide in Iraqi Kurdistan.
(2026-09-24). Oppose Unite's collaboration with Labour government over the jobs cull at Jaguar Land Rover. wsws.org Britain's largest carmaker has announced plans to eliminate around 4,000 jobs globally over the next two years, the cuts falling in the UK…
(2026-09-24). Under Capitalism It's Legal For Employers To Steal From Employees. thealtworld.com Doordash has reached a historic $131.5 million settlement to repay workers in New York City for wages the food delivery app stole from them over the last four years, which sounds like a big win for the little guy if you don't think about it too hard. | The Hill "Under the settlement with the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and city officials announced on Tuesday, DoorDash will pay $115 million to 260,000-plus workers it either did not pay at all or pa…
(2026-09-24). Discipline in Asia, Bewilderment in the West. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Ali Alsaàß First, a news item. On September 14, US Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink announced that his country had weapons in orbit. As the space surrounding Earth fills with defunct satellites and rocket debris, outer space—part of humanity's shared future—is increasingly becoming an arena of armed competition. Another dumping ground …
(2026-09-24). Video of Webinar 21 Septiembre: Día Internacional de la Paz América Latina. worldbeyondwar.org Cada 21 de septiembre se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Paz, una fecha que nos recuerda la urgencia de construir una sociedad donde la paz sea el centro de toda actividad humana, donde seamos verdaderamente libres y donde la justicia social sea una realidad cotidiana. #WorldBEYONDWar…