(2026-09-12). From Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: Is Iran Expanding Its Economic War? thinktank.pk The question of whether Iran can actually block the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb simultaneously has become one of the most consequential questions for the global economy. The answer is complicated: Iran does not have direct sovereign control over both waterways, but it has demonstrated the ability to make both extremely dangerous, expensive and …
(2026-09-12). India's Hidden BRICS Agenda: A Challenge to Western Power? thinktank.pk India's decision to host the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi is far more significant than a routine diplomatic gathering. With Chinese President Xi Jinping returning to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iran participating in the expanded grouping and the United States watching closely, New Delhi has turned …
(2026-09-12). Saudi oil artery halted following attack as Houthis consolidate positions along Red Sea. geo.tv Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-09-12). Has Iran Outmaneuvered the Makkah Pact? thinktank.pk The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was supposed to demonstrate a new era of regional security. Signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August 2026, the pact declared that an armed attack against one member would be treated as an attack against all. On paper, it looked like a major step toward collective Muslim security …
(2026-09-12). Israel-Lebanon talks postponed as explosions rock southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com President Aoun says 'no new negotiations with Israel at the moment'.
(2026-09-12). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-12). No, We're Not Having The "It's Not Genocide" Conversation Anymore. thealtworld.com It's so undignified how Zionists keep trying to resurrect the "stop calling it a genocide" conversation about Gaza when every relevant human rights group on earth says that's exactly what it is. | The latest effort to revive this long-dead debate comes in the form of "We the undersigned are outraged and sickened by the latest blood libel to be i…
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-12). Calle 232: Una historia de solidaridad llega a las salas de cine cubanas. cubadebate.cu El largometraje cubano Calle 232, dirigido por el realizador Rudy Mora, inició este viernes su estreno en salas de cine del país, con una presentación especial en el cine Yara, de La Habana, que contó con la participación de parte de su elenco y equipo técnico, quienes compartieron con el público asistente detalles sobre el proceso creativo y el mensaje que propone la obra.
(2026-09-12). Chile: Kast ignora el 11 de septiembre y rompe con décadas de conmemoración oficial. cubadebate.cu El presidente ultraderechista de Chile, José Antonio Kast, ignoró el aniversario 53 del golpe de Estado del 11 de septiembre de 1973, cuando el general Augusto Pinochet derrocó al gobierno constitucional de Salvador Allende, en un hecho que marcó el inicio de una dictadura de 17 años que dejó decenas de miles de víctimas.
(2026-09-12). Los BRICS inauguran su cita anual con la mira puesta en la autonomía financiera y tecnológica. cubadebate.cu La capital india se convirtió este sábado en el epicentro de la diplomacia del Sur Global con la apertura de la XVIII Cumbre de los BRICS, un encuentro que reúne a los jefes de delegación de las naciones integrantes del bloque y que este año llega cargado de expectativas, pero también de tensiones.
(2026-09-12). UNE estima afectación de 2 008 MW durante la noche de este sábado. cubadebate.cu El Sistema Eléctrico Nacional mantuvo afectaciones del servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación durante las 24 horas del viernes, con una máxima afectación de 2 001 MW a las 20: 30 horas, mientras la producción de los parques solares fotovoltaicos fue de 4 252 MWh, con 662 MW como máxima potencia entregada en el horario de la media.
(2026-09-12). Putin, Xi y Modi escenifican la fortaleza de los BRICS en Nueva Delhi. cubadebate.cu Los presidentes de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, y de China, Xi Jinping, junto al primer ministro de India, Narendra Modi, protagonizaron este sábado una de las imágenes más potentes de la Cumbre de los BRICS 2026, celebrada en la capital india. Los tres líderes aparecieron tomados de la mano y entre sonrisas ante las cámaras.
(2026-09-12). Un banquero preso, un fondo en Miami y una película: La tormenta que complica el clima electoral en Brasil. cubadebate.cu Hay una película que nadie ha visto todavía y que, sin embargo, se ha convertido en uno de los objetos más peligrosos de la política brasileña. Se llama Dark Horse, cuenta la historia de Jair Bolsonaro y, según la Policía Federal, su financiación pasó por manos que hoy están esposadas. La investigación no nació de un allanamiento ni de una delación premiada.
(2026-09-12). Minem y CUPET aseguran que no hubo incendio en la Base de Supertanqueros. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas y la Unión Cuba-Petróleo aclararon que no ocurrió ningún incendio en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas, tras publicaciones en redes sociales y medios que difundieron un supuesto siniestro en uno de sus tanques.
(2026-09-12). Polvo del Sahara llega a Cuba: Influencia se extenderá hasta el martes 15 de septiembre. cubadebate.cu El Centro Meteorológico Provincial de Camagàºey, a través del Instituto de Meteorología y su Departamento de Radiación Solar y àìptica Atmosférica, informa que a partir de este sábado comenzará a incidir sobre el archipiélago cubano una concentración de polvo del Sahara de intensidad baja a moderada, cuya influencia podría mantenerse hasta el martes 15 de septiembre.
(2026-09-12). La victoria de Fidel Castro frente a la operación de la CIA para impedir el triunfo de la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Una investigación a partir de documentos desclasificados reconstruye las acciones de la CIA y el Gobierno de Estados Unidos para impedir el triunfo de la Revolución y frenar el ascenso de Fidel Castro al poder durante el segundo semestre de 1958. Los documentos revelan que las operaciones contra el movimiento revolucionario comenzaron mucho antes de Girón y se intensificaron cuando la derrota de la dictadura de Batista se hizo inminente.
(2026-09-12). Left with nothing, people in Gaza are forced to rent generators by the hour. aljazeera.com Israel's destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza has forced Palestinians to rent generators by the hour.
(2026-09-12). How to plan a wedding when you don't know what tomorrow will bring. aljazeera.com In Gaza, weddings have become acts of defiance. Couples marry in tents and rebuild, choosing love despite suffering.
(2026-09-12). War Has Produced Lasting Severe Delays in Gaza's Divorce and Custody Rulings. truthout.org In a makeshift structure made of worn-out fabric in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, 25-year-old Samira Abdel Hamid is trying to build a life for her two children, 3-year-old Mohammad and 18-month-old Issa. Abdel Hamid does not call the place where she lives a tent. As she describes it, it is "a place where the most basic necessities of life are unavailable, and where a person cannot feel that they… |
(2026-09-12). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Venezuela and Suriname Sign 10 Cooperation Agreements, Address PDVSA Assets Dispute. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Friday, September 11, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez concluded an official visit to Suriname, where she signed 10 bilateral agreements covering fishing, energy, food production, transportation, tourism, and education. Both countries sought to translate five decades of diplomatic relations into concrete economic cooperation. Rodríguez arrived at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport on Thursday …
(2026-09-12). Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores Seeks Pretrial Release. popularresistance.org Venezuela's first lady and National Assembly deputy, Cilia Flores de Maduro, has requested pretrial release under strict conditions, including home detention, citing a serious cardiac condition that her lawyers explain has deteriorated under the duress of her imprisonment following her kidnapping during the US empire's bombing of Venezuela on January 3. | Attorneys Mark E Donnelly and M Andrés Sánchez-Ross submitted the first lady's formal request this Wednesday, September 9, before Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
(2026-09-12). Erdoƒüan attends SCO summit; Controversial election in Istanbul; Kozinoƒülu case reopened. unitedworldint.com As always, Türkiye had a busy agenda last week. President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek. Following the detention of the opposition mayor of àúskàºdar, a centrally located district of Istanbul, the municipality passed into the hands of the ruling party after a controversial election. Another important development of …
(2026-09-12). Journalist Mary Kostakidis stared down the Zionist lobby and courage won. asiapacificreport.nz 
Power expected fear, expense and exhaustion to silence one journalist. Mary Kostakidis stood her ground, and an important piece of the wall gave way. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown The section 18C case Zionist Federation of Australia's CEO Alon Cassuto brought against high profile Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis in…
(2026-09-12). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-12). Pacific remembering September 11 . . . 25 years on. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific The 9/11 attacks on the United States claimed thousands of lives, stunned the world, and triggered responses that continue to shape global politics, security, and public life today. A series of coordinated attacks in the United States killed almost 3000 people, with planes hijacked and crashing in Pennsylvania, the…
(2026-09-12). Lianyungang launches first full Trans-Caspian freight train, cutting transit time by 5 days. ecns.cn Lianyungang, the eastern starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province, launched its first full Trans-Caspian freight train service on Thursday.
(2026-09-12). International alliance against anti-telecom, cyber fraud launched in China. ecns.cn An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border telecom and cyber fraud was established in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Thursday, with many countries and international organizations hailing it as an important step toward stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated global action against the rapidly growing transnational security threat.
(2026-09-12). Gauteng, Neema Foundation for the Deaf commemorate Silent Walk. sanews.gov.za Gauteng, Neema Foundation for the Deaf commemorate Silent Walk | The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, together with the Neema Foundation for the Deaf, will commemorate the 10th Annual Silent Walk And Run on Sunday 13 September 2026. | This as the country commemorates Deaf Awareness Month. | The walk will be held at Rietvlei Zoo Farm in Alberton. | "The Silent Walk and Run promotes greater understanding of the Deaf community, encourages the use of sign language, and advocates for a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities and access. | "This year'
(2026-09-12). We All Came Here From Somewhere. popularresistance.org Everywhere we go in the world today, from the Global North to the Global South, we are inundated with rising anti-immigrant rhetoric. It seems to be an inescapable part of public discourse. This discourse is particularly toxic in the Global North, where it has become a central pillar of the Far Right of a Special Type. In December 2025, US President Donald Trump called Somali immigrants in the US 'garbage' and said they should be sent 'back to where they came from'. Trump's Vice President JD Vance has said that immigration is the 'greatest threat' to both the United States and Europe.
(2026-09-12). Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-12). Sweden heads to the polls: What's at stake in the knife-edge election? aljazeera.com Sweden votes on Sunday as voters weigh migration, crime, the economy and whether the far right will enter government.
(2026-09-12). 25 Years Later, Survivors Still Struggle With Health Impacts Of 9/11. popularresistance.org On September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center towers released a dust cloud containing pulverized cement, glass fiber, and asbestos, among other toxins — marking the health of thousands of community members and first responders. Twenty-five years later, New York City has announced it will finally release the full records on the day's health impact. | In a statement released by the city administration, Manhattan Borough officials emphasized the dust and smoke to which first responders were exposed to contained over 2,500 contaminants and faced long-term health consequences, including respiratory il…
(2026-09-12). Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy. aljazeera.com Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
(2026-09-12). Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
(2026-09-12). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of autorickshaw and taxi drivers struck for four days in India, university lecturers stopped work across Sri Lanka, thousands of Australian truck drivers at five companies walked off the job for 24 hours and New Zealand nurses held a one-hour stoppage.
(2026-09-12). From thrift store finds to runway looks, Goodwill of Delaware's fashion show turns secondhand into something new. whyy.org 
(2026-09-12). China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-12). Are We Prepared for Life Beyond Earth? portside.org Are We Prepared for Life Beyond Earth? |
(2026-09-12). Ansarallah's Advance on Al-Mokha, Bab al-Mandeb: All You Need to Know. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-12). 60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump's Reality. portside.org 60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump's Reality |
(2026-09-12). Judge suspends Colombia's aerial fumigation pilot. colombiareports.com A Putumayo from the southern Putumayo province suspended the government's announced resumption of the aerial spraying of coca, ordering information that would allow "a sufficiently informed decision on the merits." Earlier this week, the National Narcotics Council (CNE) ordered the National Police to restart the aerial fumigation of coca, the base ingredient for cocaine, "as …
(2026-09-12). Yemen government forces say Houthi 'members, vehicles' targeted in Mocha. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces says they launched air strikes on Houthi fighters along the Red Sea coast.
(2026-09-12). At China's Frontiers | Devoting Their Youth to the Outpost Closest to the Sky. ecns.cn Since 2006, when the entire Qinghai-Xizang Railway was put into operation, batches of service members arrived here, watching over the tunnel and safeguarding the trains that journey through the snow-covered mountains.
(2026-09-12). Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged resolute efforts to prevent major accidents after a foreign cargo ship caught fire in east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-12). Florida executes Daniel Conahan as DeSantis killing spree reaches 15 in 2026. wsws.org Florida killed 72-year-old Navy veteran Daniel Conahan while DNA evidence that he said could exclude him went untested. He was the 15th death row inmate executed in the state in 2026.
(2026-09-12). Trump may be BRICS's best recruitment agent. aljazeera.com The US president wants to weaken BRICS, but he may end up doing the opposite.
(2026-09-12). China's first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform for 100-meter-deep water begins operation. ecns.cn China's first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform designed for use in waters around 100 meters deep has officially begun operation, after the first adjustment under the expansion project at the Enping 24-2 Oilfield was successfully brought into production on Wednesday, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Shenzhen Company on Thursday.
(2026-09-12). Insights | Malaysian diplomat impressed by China's advances in robotics technology at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Malaysia has participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) since 2022 and is placing greater emphasis this year on promoting its tourism industry and Malaysian products through the platform, said Aaron Gan Chai Heng Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai (tourism), in an interview with China News Network at CIFTIS recently.
(2026-09-12). Trump ends fascist convention by calling on attendees to pledge allegiance to him. wsws.org Trump's speech concluded a poorly attended and overtly fascistic event centered on attacks on immigrants, Muslims, transgender persons and socialism.
(2026-09-11). Xi leaves for 18th BRICS Summit in India. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
(2026-09-12). Closing the Impunity Gap: Global Rise of Attacks on Education. juancole.com Doha (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On 15 June 2026, the latest The report also reveals a human tragedy on a global scale. F…
(2026-09-12). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-11). Xi says China will take over BRICS presidency next year. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China will assume the BRICS presidency next year and will host the 19th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-12). The US National Archives to close facilities in San Francisco and Chicago. wsws.org The National Archives and Records Administration will close branches in San Francisco and Chicago. It is the latest move in the Trump administration's attack on history and public education.
(2026-09-12). Xi lands in India for Brics summit overshadowed by war. geo.tv Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 12, 2026.— ReutersBeijing says it's "ready to work with India".Xi pays first visit to India after 2020 military clash.Both sides retain heavy military deployments on…
(2026-09-12). America Can't Import Its Way out of the Critical Minerals Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com With challenges come opportunities. By better leveraging its partners and allies in the critical minerals race, Washington can breathe new life into its defense industrial base. The United States is, unfortunately, in another interwar period; it is time to act accordingly.
(2026-09-12). Friday Nite Videos | September 11, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 11, 2026 |
(2026-09-12). Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen shine at World Athletics Ultimate Championship. aljazeera.com World and Olympic champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory.
(2026-09-12). 'The family paid the price': India's deadly online gambling crisis. aljazeera.com Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
(2026-09-12). Deutschland ist beunruhigt: Kurz vor Beginn der Heizperiode sind die Gasspeicher nur zur Hà§lfte gefàºllt. strategic-culture.su Drei Wochen vor dem offiziellen Beginn der Heizperiode am 1. Oktober liegt der Fàºllstand der deutschen Gasspeicher weiterhin bei nur 55%. In den 15 Jahren, in denen die Fàºllstà§nde erfasst und dokumentiert werden, wurde noch nie ein so niedriger Stand verzeichnet. Im Jahr 2025 beispielsweise lag der Fàºllstand zur gleichen Zeit bei àºber 74%. Und der Winter steht vor der Tàºr…
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-12). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-12). Hedge Fund-Owned Publisher Lays Off Local Journalists From Papers Across the US. truthout.org As social media networks filled with posts from journalists "deeply saddened" to reveal they were part of McClatchy's latest round of "gutting" layoffs this week, newspaper staffers and the unions that represent them highlighted "how local coverage will suffer" because over 90 workers were fired by the hedge fund-controlled publisher. "I'm part of this bloodbath. After dodging layoffs for my… |
(2026-09-12). 'It was a very different place from how it's perceived in the West,' A British Australian's 3000-km journey through Xinjiang. ecns.cn "It was a very different place from how it's perceived." James Wood, an Anglo-Australian teacher and social media creator currently based in Xiamen, China, shared this heartfelt sentiment after completing a 10-day, 3,000-kilometer RV trip across Xinjiang.
(2026-09-12). 9/11 at 25: How the 'War on Terror' helped mainstream Europe's far right. aljazeera.com The 'War on Terror' gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force.
(2026-09-12). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-12). North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says. aljazeera.com South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
(2026-09-12). Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. Abortion Ban States Have It Worst. truthout.org The number of women who died after an ectopic pregnancy has spiked in recent years, a ProPublica analysis found. The mounting deaths in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data have drawn little scrutiny or response. Such deaths typically occur in the first trimester, after a pregnancy fails to properly implant in the uterus and begins to develop elsewhere, most commonly inside a… |
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-12). Louisiana Residents Are Resisting Plans to Build ICE Jail on Contaminated Site. truthout.org The Alexandria International Airport, which is part of England Airpark in central Louisiana, is currently known as the busiest ICE Air Operations hub for deportations in the United States. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's Alexandria Staging Facility, a terminus for people being removed from the U.S., is reviled the world over by abused and deported refugees from Cameroon to Haiti. |
(2026-09-12). The Arctic Reopens as a Geopolitical Theatre. moderndiplomacy.eu For much of modern history, the Arctic was protected by geography. Thick ice, brutal weather and distance kept it away from the busy arteries of global trade. That protection is fading. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Greenland this week could easily be read as another diplomatic engagement. It was more than …
(2026-09-12). The Hug Act is Now on Gov. Gavin Desk. But will He Sign It? indybay.org New California bill makes it a right for parents to hug their incarcerated children in juvenile facilities. Currently, facilities have discretion on what type of contact parents and children can engage in.
(2026-09-12). 25 Years of War Was the Wrong Response to 9/11. juancole.com ( Unfortunately, powerful sections of our corrupt business and political elites have not. | Most Americans old enough to remember Sep…
(2026-09-12). Amnesty, States, and the Argument Both Sides Keep Missing. moderndiplomacy.eu Every few months, somewhere in the world, a state expels or threatens to expel a category of foreign nationals, and the exchange that follows is almost scripted. The state cites its sovereign right to control its borders. A human rights body calls the action arbitrary or discriminatory. Commentators on the state's side accuse the human …
(2026-09-12). Have your say on Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy | South Africans are encouraged to have their voices heard by submitting comments on the Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. | The revised policy was approved by cabinet for public comment with the closing date for submission set as 20 September 2026. | According to the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), the revised policy is government's "overarching policy framework for electricity pricing and tariff design in South Africa". | The policy provides the principles and strategic direction within which electricity prices and tariffs are determi…
(2026-09-12). 'It's different from how it's perceived in the West!' Anglo-Australian creator discovers real Xinjiang on 3,000km RV trip. ecns.cn Wood has lived in the southeastern Chinese Province of Fujian for three and a half years, now teaching digital media and AI at an international school in Xiamen. In early June, he completed a 3,000-kilometre RV journey across Xinjiang. What he brought back was not just images of snow-capped mountains and grasslands, but a conviction: the Xinjiang depicted in much of the Western media is not the one he saw.
(2026-09-12). BRICS nations urge smooth flow of global trade, supply chains, energy. aljazeera.com Joint declaration at BRICS urges need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy…
(2026-09-11). Xi meets Modi in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-12). Saudi Arabia shuts critical oil pipeline after drone attack: What it means. aljazeera.com Baghdad launches investigation, closes border after confirming strike came from Iraqi territory.
(2026-09-12). Australia: Private school teachers in Melbourne vote to strike for first time. wsws.org The strike vote at Overnewton College is a further indication, following strikes in government schools across Australia, of a developing revolt by educators against wage cuts and intolerable workloads.
(2026-09-12). Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks. aljazeera.com Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad describes misgivings about the US handling of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-11). 'This is exactly the taste!' African diplomat recommends Chinese braised beef at CIFTIS. ecns.cn "This is xactly the taste! People at my hometown love it,"said Gregory Ikome, counsellor at the Embassy of Cameroon in China, after having a taste of Chinese soy-sauce-braised beef at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services.
(2026-09-12). Environmental Priorities vs. 'Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Too many Democratic leaders are feeling comfortable waving off climate concerns, because of a feeling that it might be a political problem for them. That was exemplified this morning in the New York Times when center-right pundit Matt Yglesias issued a strident call for liberals to 'support America's oil and gas industry'.
(2026-09-11). Building an open platform for cooperation, CIFTIS draws global exhibitors to China. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) offers countries an important platform to showcase their distinctive services and products, explore the Chinese market, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in trade, technology and culture, officials from Norway, Georgia and Zimbabwe told China News Network.
(2026-09-11). Infographics: BRICS in numbers. ecns.cn In a world undergoing profound changes, the BRICS is amplifying the voices of Global South countries in demands for better governance, more security and the right to development.
(2026-09-12). Cheers! Global officials praise China's market appeal at CIFTIS. ecns.cn At the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), officials from Norway, Georgia and Zimbabwe said the fair provides an important platform for countries to showcase distinctive services and products, explore the Chinese market, and deepen cooperation in trade, technology and culture.
(2026-09-12). Net Zero Grid Upgrades Running out of Control. wattsupwiththat.com There are no easy solutions, much though Greg Jackson is desperate to find one to accommodate his Net Zero fantasies. The cost will run into hundreds of billions, which the country quite simply has not got.
(2026-09-12). Two decades of BRICS: Growing influence in global affairs. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-12). Federal Court Rules Trump Admin Can't Keep Aging Michigan Coal Plant Open. truthout.org The Department of Energy overstepped when it ordered an aging coal-fired power plant in Michigan to stay open past its planned retirement date last year, a federal court ruled on Friday. The J.H Campbell plant is one of seven fossil fuel plants around the country that the Trump administration has forced to stay in operation, despite the pollution they cause and the enormous costs of keeping… |
(2026-09-12). Sheinbaum vows Mexico "will never be a colony" while offering military collaboration, cheap labor and minerals to Trump. wsws.org As Trump posts a map of North America draped in the US flag and threatens military action against the cartels, the Sheinbaum government answers with patriotic declarations while offering to serve Washington as a war base.
(2026-09-12). The first Martha Graham Cracker memorial fund supports drag cabaret artists in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In life Dito van Reigersberg lit up Philadelphia's cabaret scene with his alter ego Martha Graham Cracker. Now, One of them has already started cutting checks. | Victor Fiorello, a writer for Philadelphia Magazine who moonlighted as a piano player with van Reig…
(2026-09-12). Australia-China university collaborations under the microscope. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-12). Real Madrid's Mbappe confident of Ballon d'Or despite trophyless season. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe went trophyless in his first two Real Madrid seasons, but hopes World Cup goals boost Ballon d'Or bid.
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-12). What did US intelligence know before the 9/11 attacks? aljazeera.com The CIA have declassified documents showing US presidents were warned about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda before 9/11.
(2026-09-12). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-12). WeRide secures Spain's first L4 robotaxi operation license. ecns.cn WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, announced Thursday that it has obtained Spain's first license for the operation of Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles, allowing it to deploy robotaxis on public roads.
(2026-09-12). 9/11 & Maximum Yield: John Sferazo Ironworker 9/11 First Responder. indybay.org Many of the first responders that rushed to save people at the 9/11 site were ironworkers and operating engineers. They were lied to about the disaster and have had deadly health and safety problems that continue today including suicides.
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-12). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/19: Bookstore & Chocolate Crawl. indybay.org We will meet at Mission: Comics & Art or Bolerium Books on Mission Street in San Francisco. After this combined stop, we will walk a defined route together, ending at Fabulosa Books in The Castro.
(2026-09-12). Elon Musk Spends $100 Million on Anti-Trans Ads Targeting Dems in Midterm Races. truthout.org Elon Musk's America PAC has dropped $100 million to support the GOP in critical races that could control the future of the Senate. It includes TV commercials, digital ads, and a social media blitz across platforms Musk owns and platforms he doesn't. The eleventh-hour push is a brazen attempt to stoke the anti-trans moral panic and turn equal rights for transgender people into a make-or-break… |
(2026-09-12). Mexican Activists Are Fighting Climate Crises by Stopping Extractive Violence. truthout.org Atahualpa Sofía Enciso's children don't know what a normal river is, she says. Living by the Santiago River in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, which overflows with dense white foam from the hundreds of industries that pollute it, she notes that the area is also getting hotter. "My father talks about how when he was younger, he didn't need sweaters, because it was never that hot or cold… |
(2026-09-12). Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel. aljazeera.com Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel's hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-12). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-12). A stable Afghanistan post 9/11 is in US interests says former US diplomat. aljazeera.com Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad says Washington wants to prevent Afghanistan becoming a hub for anti-US groups.
(2026-09-12). Death toll from cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao rises to 25. ecns.cn At least 25 people have died after a foreign cargo ship caught fire at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, local authorities said Thursday evening.
(2026-09-11). Xi warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region and does not serve the common interests of the international community.
(2026-09-12). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-11). Three decades in China: A CIFTIS veteran witnesses China's development and vitality. ecns.cn More people have attended the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services than in previous editions, and many of them love Sri Lankan products, said A.M.M. Anura Banda, president of China Lanka Belt and Road Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation, in an interview with China News Network.
(2026-09-12). Call to cut trade barriers and widen business opportunities. sanews.gov.za Call to cut trade barriers and widen business opportunities | New Delhi, India – India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on BRICS countries to cut trade barriers and expand business opportunities, saying India is building economic bridges amid rising global protectionism. ⚪ "Today, as trade barriers are increasing around the world, India is building economic bridges. Since 2014, we have entered into Free Trade Agreements with nearly 40 countries around the world. Our approach within BRICS is also the same: reduce barriers and expand opportunities for businesses," Modi said on Friday during the BRICS Busi…
(2026-09-12). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-12). Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges. aljazeera.com Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous ex-leaders cleared of charges over 2023 Guatemala protests.
(2026-09-11). Xi says BRICS world's most influential platform for emerging markets cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in New Delhi on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-12). Court Blocks Trump's "Loyalty Question" on Civil Service Job Applications. truthout.org A court's decision to block the Trump administration from including a "loyalty question" on federal job applications was a win not only for the nonpartisan civil service, but also for the communities public employees serve, said one labor leader whose union was among the plaintiffs in the case against the Office of Personnel Management. Patrick Moran, president of the American Federation of… |
(2026-09-12). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS Removal. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-11). Xi lands in New Delhi for BRICS summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on Saturday in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-12). How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com Canada's buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
(2026-09-12). How to improve schools for the future. independentaustralia.net 
The future of education matters to everyone. As our world changes quickly, schools need to adapt to serve students and teachers better.
(2026-09-12). Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men's final for Zverev showdown. aljazeera.com On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
(2026-09-11). Bionic fish wows CIFTIS participants for its agility. ecns.cn At the 2026 CIFTIS, a bionic fish swam freely in the water, drawing visitor's attention. From intelligent sensing to biomimetic propulsion, Chinese technology is making robots move more like real creatures.
(2026-09-12). New Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week—Here's How It Would Work. portside.org New Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week—Here's How It Would Work |
(2026-09-12). 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:…
(2026-09-12). AUKUS — controversial, secretive but given a bipartisan blank cheque. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-12). President Ramaphosa hails enduring South Africa—China partnership. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails enduring South Africa—China partnership | Shanghai, China- President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening relations with China, describing the friendship between the two countries as an important foundation for deeper cooperation. | In a letter delivered by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation for the goodwill shown by the Chinese people. | "I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation [for] the people…
(2026-09-12). Brics nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East amid tensions. geo.tv India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the day of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 12, 2026.— ReutersGroup says avoid actions that could further aggravate situation.Brics states condemn attacks on civilian, nuclear infrastructure.Nations call for upholding…
(2026-09-12). 'War on terror': How 9/11 changed the language of conflict. aljazeera.com The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
(2026-09-12). Australian businessman jailed for "reckless" foreign interference. wsws.org Alexander Csergo's imprisonment underscores how someone can be ensnared into being accused of supplying information to a foreign entity under draconian foreign interference laws.
(2026-09-12). The record of the New York Times on the "war on terror" wsws.org The New York Times marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a cover-up of its own role in justifying and concealing the criminal war of aggression against Iraq, torture and illegal mass surveillance.
(2026-09-12). UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Are a First Step. They Must Go Further. truthout.org The United Kingdom, joined by Canada and France, announced this week that they are taking action against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It's an announcement that is at once groundbreaking and insufficient. Specifically, the UK said it would suspend export licenses for weapons materially supporting Israel's illegal occupation; ban imports of Israeli settlement goods, and… |
(2026-09-12). Zhejiang's Shine Muscat grapes make first export to Belgium. ecns.cn A batch of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes weighing 150 kilograms from Cixi City, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, was exported to Belgium on Sept. 10 after clearing customs inspection, marking Zhejiang's first export of fresh grapes to the country.
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/10: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-09-12). In Numbers: China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals. | Border inspection authorities nationwide processed 499 million cross-border trips during the January-August period, up 8.7% year on year. This included 242 million trips by mainland residents, 196 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and 61.287 million by foreign nationals, up 10%, 8.9% and 19.5% respectively.
(2026-09-12). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-12). What I would have to say to Donald Trump (Not that he Asked). juancole.com (
(2026-09-12). Is France Blocking the EU to Protect Europe—or Its Own Power? thinktank.pk A new confrontation between Paris and Brussels may look, at first glance, like a technical dispute over translation. It is actually a much bigger argument about who controls the speed, language and democratic legitimacy of European trade policy. The European Commission wants to accelerate the ratification of trade agreements by allowing governments and the European …
(2026-09-12). Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical. aljazeera.com French train derailment sparks emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.
(2026-09-12). Fighting re-erupts in Yemen and civilians are paying the price. aljazeera.com More than 900 people have been killed or injured and at least 5,000 families have fled their homes in less than a week.
(2026-09-12). Two men receive jail terms for violent burglary of Man City's Donnarumma. aljazeera.com Two men jailed after Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma and his now wife attacked in Paris home during PSG stint.
(2026-09-12). Bond market sell-off sinks Bessent plan. wsws.org Besides widespread market scepticism about the Bessent plan, the selloff was fuelled by the jump in oil prices to $109 a barrel from around $100 the day before.
(2026-09-12). This Back to School Season, Kids Face a New Fear: ICE Taking Their Parents. truthout.org Just a year ago, Martín Soto was making breakfast at home with his wife, Gabriela, while their daughter got ready for her first day of school. But this September, Martín is in solitary confinement at the Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC) in New Jersey. "I was crying, but my daughter, she told me, 'Mommy, don't cry. Daddy's gonna come home,'" Gabriela Soto told Truthout. "I said, 'I know… |
(2026-09-11). Xi attends BRICS summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
(2026-09-11). Xi says BRICS countries should firmly stand on right side of history. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that BRICS countries should firmly stand on the right side of history in an address to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
(2026-09-12). In Numbers: China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Sept. 9, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-12). CIA releases dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden prior to 9/11. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-12). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-12). Far-right protesters rally against Islam on 9/11 anniversary. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-12). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Man waving Palestinian flag tackled on Yankee Stadium field. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-12). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-12). Xi extends festive greetings and sincere regards to teachers nationwide. ecns.cn
(2026-09-12). Hong Kong jails Tiananmen vigil activists for seven years. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-12). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Train derails in northern France, injuring 44; woman in critical condition. geo.tv
(2026-09-12). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Somali pirates free hijacked vessel: sources. geo.tv
(2026-09-12). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel ratificó la defensa como prioridad en Alamar Este. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este viernes a la defensa como primera prioridad del país, al intercambiar con el Consejo de Defensa de Zona de Alamar Este durante la jornada del Día Nacional de la Defensa. | El mandatario calificó de profundo y de calidad el trabajo de esa estructura en la organización de fuerzas y medios para la protección de la población, en un contexto marcado por nuevas declaraciones hostiles del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Acompañaron al jefe de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y Roberto Morales…
(2026-09-11). Australian Zionists drop case against 'truth' journalist Mary Kostakidis. asiapacificreport.nz The Zionist Federation of Australia has withdrawn its case of "racial hatred" against Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis, who called it a victory for free speech, reports Consortium News. SPECIAL REPORT: By Joe Lauria After a two-year legal battle to punish a prominent Australian journalist for her public criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza, the Zionist…
(2026-09-11). Call to action On September 12th to September 19th : Support the Hunger Strike, Free the Sumud 4 ! samidoun.net 
Call to action — On September 12th to September 19th : Support the Hunger Strike, Free the Sumud 4 ! Wael Naouar, Ghassen Henchiri, Ghassen Boughdiri and Nabil Channoufi are pro-Palestinian and anti-imperialist activists who have been imprisoned in Tunisia for more than six months. Their only "crime": wanting to break the criminal blockade imposed …