(2026-09-27). Iran Pushes for A Negotiated End to War After Trump Rejects Ceasefire Proposal. truthout.org As U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran's proposal for a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz this weekend, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated that "there is no alternative to a negotiated solution." "There's always hope for diplomacy," though the Trump-led United States has been an untrustworthy negotiator, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said during a Sunday… |
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). China, U.S. reach consensus on eight outcomes in Xi's visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, have reached a consensus on eight outcomes, according to a release made public after Xi wrapped up his U.S. visit on Friday.
2026-09-25: 'netanyahu Is a Criminal': Hundreds Walk Out of Israel Pm's Speech; UN in Complete Chaos
npr.org (2026-09-25). The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checksThe U.S. Supreme Court has for now revived a federal data system the Department of Homeland Security revamped into a tool to check the citizenship of millions of Americans on voter rolls. The tool has mistakenly flagged some eligible voters as potential noncitizens.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-25). Iran will respond 'strongly' if US continues aggression, Pezeshkian warns from New York
President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Tehran will respond "strongly and resolutely" if the United States seeks to continue its war of aggression, stressing that Iran did not choose war and is not seeking one.
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.
(2026-09-27). China, U.S. agree on constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
(2026-09-27). Drive to isolate Iran delivering results as airlines, banks face new curbs: US Treasury. geo.tv US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. — Reuters/FileUS treasury in talks with more than 50 countries, WSJ reports.Bessent says all Iran airlines "will be shut down around world".Iranian carriers continue some international flights despite sanctions.
(2026-09-27). Netanyahu's UN broadside draws sharp backlash. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the United Nations General Assembly podium last week to lash out at governments and public figures critical of Israel, but his accusations were quickly turned against him as he was criticised for deflection and political scapegoating. | Netanyahu's speech had already been thinned by a massive walkout in the chamber as he approached the podium, to which he responded by calling departing delegates "moral cowards." | He then spent much of his address defending Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip — where Israel's genocidal attacks since October 2023 have led to t…
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/25: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Presidente de Cuba alerta sobre consecuencias de naturalizar genocidios. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel alertó este sábado en su cuenta en X sobre las consecuencias de ´naturalizar un genocidio ª y condenó las acciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos.Los verdugos de Gaza, Irán, Cuba, no pueden seguir amenazando, bombardeando y saqueando, y presumir de sus crímenes ante la comunidad internacional", escribió. | El mandatario cubano subrayó que cuando se naturaliza un genocidio se abren las puertas a otros, y así, agregó: "reemerge el fascismo". | En un mensaje anterior en la misma red socia…
(2026-09-27). Address by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. New York, September 26, 2026. radiohc.cu Mr. President of the General Assembly: | Madam Deputy Secretary-General: | In approximately three hours, it will be exactly 66 years since Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz uttered these words in a memorable speech from this podium — and I quote: "Let the philosophy of plunder disappear, and the philosophy of war will have disappeared! Let colonies disappear, let the exploitation of countries by monopolies disappear, and then humanity will have reached a true stage of progress!" | However, the advance of expansionism, acts of usurpation and conquest, and military and economic aggression are alarming. The…
(2026-09-27). Cuba stands undefeated — end the blockade! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-27). En Cienfuegos celebraron legado de Fidel y Paulo Freire en XIV Encuentro Internacional. radiohc.cu 
Celebrando el legado de justicia y educación emancipadora del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz concluyó en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos el XIV Encuentro Internacional Presencia de Paulo Freire: Por los caminos de Fidel y Freire. | Propusieron que en el próximo evento sea la hermana y gigante nación de Brasil, el país invitado especial, la cuna de Freire. | La Doctora Bárbara Bermúdez Monteagudo, Presidenta Nacional de la Asociación de Pedagogos de Cuba y de la Comisión Organizadora destacó la trascendencia del encuentro, que abrazó al mundo, con diez países participantes, de forma presencial y virtual. | <...
(2026-09-27). Misión de Cuba en Vietnam conmemoró fundación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revoluciónn. radiohc.cu La Misión Estatal de Cuba en Vietnam conmemoró este sábado la fundación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR), la organización vecinal creada el 28 de septiembre de 1960 por el líder revolucionario Fidel Castro. | El segundo jefe de la Misión, Maiker Comendador, rememoró los momentos de la fundación de la mayor organización de masas del país, con el propósito de defender al naciente proceso revolucionario. | En el patio de la Residencia del Embajador, en Hanoi, Comendador señaló que Cuba se enfrenta ahora a desafíos tan difíciles como los del comienzo de la Revolución, pues no se trata del mantenimiento…
(2026-09-27). Cuba enfrenta cerco multidimensional, afirma diplomático en Brasil. radiohc.cu Cuba enfrenta uno de los momentos más complejos desde el triunfo de la Revolución, ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense, pero mantiene su capacidad de resistencia y defensa de la soberanía, afirmó este sábado en la ciudad brasileña de Niteroi, un diplomático cubano. | Al intervenir en el XIX Seminario Internacional de Luchas contra el Neoliberalismo, Vladimir Falcón, consejero de la Embajada de Cuba en Brasil, describió la actual situación como una de las mayores ofensivas enfrentadas por la isla desde 1959. | Sostuvo que la política de Washington es multidimensional, al combinar presiones económica…
(2026-09-27). Cuba rememora 66 años de primer discurso de Fidel Castro en la ONU. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez destacó este sábado la vigencia del primer discurso del líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, en la Asamblea Nacional de Naciones Unidas en su 66 aniversario. | ´Constituye un documento de obligada consulta por su defensa de los propósitos y principios de Naciones Unidas, de los países del Sur Global y de su derecho al desarrollo y a la libre determinación ª, escribió Rodríguez en la red social X. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano recordó como Fidel Castro, desde fecha temprana, advirtió sobre la necesidad de reformar el orden internacional y de…
(2026-09-27). 'No role for UNRWA in Gaza': Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines? aljazeera.com Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza, aligning with repeated Israeli calls to sideline the refugee aid agency.
(2026-09-27). Wednesday 10/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-27). Israel Damaged 82 Percent of Gaza's Buildings. Collapses Are Burying Us Alive. juancole.com By Shahad Ali | This article was originally published by Khaled Al Soutari, who was inside the six-story residential building in western Gaza City that collapsed on September 16, is now sleeping on the street without a tent, devastated by the loss of 21 of his neighbors. | "They were more than just neighbors to me," Al Soutari told me when I interviewed him two days after the building collapse, sitting on the street with a group of his neighbors next to the collapsed building. "
(2026-09-27). SCO meeting to begin in Islamabad under Pakistan's chairmanship on Monday: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is set to hold the first meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of National Coordinators (CNC) under its chairmanship in Islamabad from Monday, with the three-day session set to contribute to preparations for the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting that Pakistan will host in August 2027, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Sunday. | According to a statement on X, the meeting will be held from September 28 to 30 and will be chaired by Pakistan's National Coordinator for the SCO, with national coordinators from SCO member states and representatives of the SCO Secretariat in atten…
(2026-09-27). Mohsin Naqvi orders intensified crackdown on cybercrime. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to further intensify operations against online financial fraud, harassment, digital blackmail and organised cybercrime networks. | During his visit to the NCCIA Central Zone Headquarters in Lahore, the interior minister reviewed ongoing cybercrime operations and investigations in detail. He inspected the complaints cell, forensic laboratory and investigation wing and reviewed the entire process from registration of citizens' complaints to investigation and action against accused persons. | Ÿà&Yum…
(2026-09-27). Parents decry rising private school fees. tribune.com.pk 
Parents have voiced serious concerns over exorbitant fees charged by private schools, saying the rising cost of education has made quality schooling increasingly unaffordable for middle-class families in the twin cities. | According to parents, several leading private schools and school systems have increased monthly fees by 20 to 40% without providing any clear justification for the hikes. | They said schools issued revised fee vouchers every few months, carrying substantial increases, but failed to provide audited accounts or explain how the additional amounts were being spent. They said the practice had fur…
(2026-09-27). Madison: October 10, 2026; Palestine Olive Harvest Solidarity Fair! Plus Morning Vigil, Bake Sale Request. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-27). On the spot at the hairdressing competition of the 48th WorldSkills Competition. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition is underway in Shanghai. As one of the traditional competitions, hairdressing requires competitors to demonstrate extensive knowledge of hairdressing and related theories, a strong sense of aesthetics, as well as advanced professional skills.
(2026-09-27). Yemen Exposes the Limits of America's Security Umbrella, Forcing Riyadh into a Corner. unitedworldint.com Since the historic summit between King Abdul-Aziz Ibn Saud and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, the alliance between Riyadh and Washington has rested on a well-worn, explicit transactional nexus: oil in exchange for security. Yet the ongoing conflict in Yemen—where the Houthis have systematically brought vast swathes of the country under their control—serves …
(2026-09-27). Swiss voters set to reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum. aljazeera.com About 71 percent of voters oppose initiative to impose stricter limits on neutrality, projection suggests.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Hina Parvez Butt uses 'Dar-e-Nijaat' to share message on marriage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician Hina Parvez Butt has used the drama Dar-e-Nijaat to share a message about marriage, urging couples to communicate openly, avoid making decisions in anger and not allow past relationships or mistakes to damage their present. | The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) shared a video on Instagram discussing how experiences from past relationships can affect future ones, particularly when they surface during a marriage. | "Your past relationships and mistakes can affect you later in life for future relations. When you are in a difficult situation like this, it is…
(2026-09-27). Xi sends congratulatory letter to high-level dialogue marking 5th anniversary of GDI. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to a high-level dialogue marking the fifth anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) held at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday.
(2026-09-27). Govt not financing purchase of new PIA aircraft, says finance adviser. tribune.com.pk 
Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, clarified on Sunday that the government was not financing the purchase of any aircraft for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after its privatisation and had not issued any sovereign guarantee for loans to fund the airline's fleet expansion. | The clarification came in the backdrop of a recent meeting held between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Chair of the US Export-Import (Exim) Bank John Jovanovich on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25, in which Aurangzeb held discussions seeking…
(2026-09-27). Political rallies fill Brazil's streets a week before elections. aljazeera.com Rival political rallies have been held in Brazil as campaigns intensify with one week to go until election day.
(2026-09-27). Try-a-Skill: Chinese-made intraoral scanners benefit more people worldwide. ecns.cn Dental Prosthetics is one of the new skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition. At the Try-a-Skill station in the venue, China News Network reporter tried an intraoral scanner used by competitors.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Iceland FM hits back at Netanyahu over 'moral cowards' UNGA remark. aljazeera.com Iceland's FM hit back at Netanyahu after he called diplomats who walked out of his UN address 'moral cowards'.
(2026-09-27). Bill Gates says global AI framework 'more difficult' to create than cold war nuclear limitations. tribune.com.pk 
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates warned on Sunday that getting countries to agree to a global framework on artificial intelligence could be "more difficult" than Cold War-era negotiations to limit nuclear weapons. | "This is more difficult than that was," Gates told NBC News' "Meet the Press" during a wide-ranging discussion on AI. | Gates also addressed US President Donald Trump's stance against regulating AI, with Trump rejecting calls for the federal government to impose guardrails for companies building AI models. | The tech pioneer argued that regulating AI companies with monitoring systems…
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Bay Area March in Support of Bill to End Federal Funding of Dog and Cat Experiments. indybay.org The Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act, or COMPACT Act, was introduced on Wednesday…
(2026-09-27). Thursday 10/8: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-27). California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail – Allensworth Historic State Park. indybay.org Colonel Allen Allensworth, born enslaved in 1842, rose through the United States Navy and United States Army to become the highest‚Äëranking Black officer of his era. His service in the 24th Infantry Regiment was defined by literacy, moral development, and community values he and his wife Josephine Leavell Allensworth carried into civilian life when they retired to Los Angeles in 1906.
(2026-09-27). Tuesday 9/29: CLOSE AI: No killer robots for ICE, war & fascism! indybay.org Marina Green – near Filmore St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-27). SHO martyred in gunfight with smugglers in Malagori. tribune.com.pk 
Station House Officer (SHO) of Malagori Police Station, Riaz Hussain Afridi, was martyred after sustaining serious injuries in an exchange of fire with smugglers of non-customs-paid vehicles in the Khyber tribal district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to District Police Officer (DPO) Khyber Waqar Ahmad, SHO Afridi was critically wounded during an operation against the smugglers. He was immediately shifted to a hospital in Peshawar for medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries. | Police said two non-customs-paid vehicles were seized from the scene after the firing. A search operation was underwa…
(2026-09-27). Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo wins seventh gold at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo claimed the men's 400m freestyle title in a record 3: 41.28 at the Tokyo Aquatics Center on Friday, bagging the seventh gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-27). Ethiopia's army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war. aljazeera.com Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Israel's Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections. aljazeera.com Five opposition leaders agree to cooperate to boost voter turnout to secure a majority in the October 27 elections.
(2026-09-27). "Implausible" Met Office UK Climate Projections Still Whipping up Unjustified Net Zero-Convenient Fear. wattsupwiththat.com Five months after the IPCC ruled that the infamous RCP8.5 doomsday climate scenario was "implausible", the Met Office is still whipping up unjustified Net-Zero convenient fear, says Chris Morrison.
(2026-09-27). Parliamentary Dialogue on Peace in Cameroon on the Occasion of International Peace Day 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
The parliamentary dialogue held on International Day of Peace 2026 brought together two dimensions that are often addressed separately: peacebuilding and the struggle against gender-based violence. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). At least 27 people killed in two shootings in South African townships. aljazeera.com Incidents in Wedela southwest of Johannesburg and Lwandle near Cape Town come days after Durban mass shooting.
(2026-09-27). UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford airbase used by US. aljazeera.com Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
(2026-09-27). Syria: Reconstruction Deals Lack Critical Rights Framework. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A destroyed school in Ghadfa village, Idlib countryside, Syria. | © 2026 Ali Haj Suleiman/Human Rights Watch | (Amman) — The Syrian transitional government is signing billions of dollars in reconstruction deals without a human rights framework that would ensure that rebuilding respects, protects, and fulfills the rights of affected people, Human Rights Watch said today.In March 2026, the transitional government unveiled a national recovery blueprint, and billions of dollars in international pledges for aid, and financing and investment commitments have followed. But the legal…
(2026-09-27). Staying Grounded in the Face of Voter Intimidation. truthout.org The ophthalmologist said he was going to touch my eyeball, then tilted my exam chair back in the darkness. I felt my body brace as movie torture scenes flashed through my mind. I noticed that I wasn't breathing, so I practiced inhaling through my nose, and exhaling as steadily as I could for the rest of the exam. Noticing our bodies and breathing intentionally may sound simple… |
(2026-09-27). People across the world celebrate Mid-Autumn: Overseas friends discover 'diverse Liaoning'. ecns.cn As "Liaoning Mid-Autumn Culture Experience Ambassadors," on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, they told Liaoning's stories to the world from a first-person perspective.
(2026-09-27). 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…
(2026-09-27). Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march in Portadown. aljazeera.com Crowd gathered on Garvaghy Road on Sunday to protest against a court ruling allowing the march.
(2026-09-27). Ilyas sizzles in Kingsmen Academy's huge win over PTV. tribune.com.pk 
KARACHI: Fast bowler Mohammad Ilyas took 11 wickets in the match as Kingsmen Academy whipped Pakistan Television by ten wickets in their third round match of the President's Trophy Grade-1 at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad. | On the fourth and final day of the third round on Sunday, having conceded a 213-run first innings lead, PTV were folded for 299 in their second innings to set an 87-run target for Kingsmen Academy which they achieved without losing a wicket. | Mohammad Tayyab Arif (44*) and Mohammad Huraira (40*) remained not out. | Earlier, Mohammad Ilyas bowled extremely well to fold PTV for only…
(2026-09-27). Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base, used by US air forces. geo.tv B‑1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. — ReutersSeveral held on suspicion of offences under Explosives Act: police.Police evacuate number of properties in Whelford area after…
(2026-09-27). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-27). Milwaukee, September 26 27, 2026: Celebrating Ms. Venice's 65th Birthday at Alice's Garden Urban Farm. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-27). Yemen government forces widen attacks against Houthis: What we know. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces claim multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in 24 hours.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). China wins team dressage gold at Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese equestrian team won the dressage gold on Friday, making history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-27). Cedarburg, WI, September 30, 2026: Building Unity Democracy Tour Stop. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-27). 'Aap Ki Izzat' finale divides viewers over Tabish and Beena's reunion. tribune.com.pk 
Aap Ki Izzat has ended on an emotional note, with Tabish and Beena finding their way back to each other in a finale that divided viewers over whether their reunion offered a satisfying resolution to the couple's troubled relationship. | The final episode brought the two characters together after a series of painful experiences and misunderstandings, ultimately reuniting their family. | While some viewers welcomed the emotional ending and praised Ahsan Khan and Urwa Hocane for their performances, others felt the resolution made forgiveness seem too easy and did not fully address the consequences of Tabish's act…
(2026-09-27). The Iran War comes Home before the Midterms. juancole.com
(2026-09-27). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-27). Cyclist Mumbere Masaisai Dies While Cycling for Peace in Congo. worldbeyondwar.org 
Mumbere Masaisai's death should draw even more attention to the situation in the DRC. Join us in maintaining active vigilance on the DRC peace process. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-27). Truthout (9/21): The National Security Exception Was Never Going to Stop at Prosecuting Muslims. wibailoutpeople.org 
Truthout (9/21): The National Security Exception Was Never Going to Stop at Prosecuting Muslims Less than two weeks after the September 11, 2001 attacks, President George W. Bush told Congress that the war on terror "begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there." Twenty-five years later, his line reads as a confession: the …
(2026-09-27). New York on screen: A movie lover's guide to the city's iconic film locations. tribune.com.pk 
For generations of movie lovers, New York's bridges, avenues, subway stations, parks, museums and neighbourhood cafés have existed not merely as landmarks, but as pieces of cinematic memory. | A walk through Manhattan can feel strangely familiar: perhaps you have never lived there, yet you know the corner where a heroine hurried to work, the park where two characters fell in love, or the bridge where a movie star stood against the skyline. | For Bollywood audiences, New York has long carried a particular romance. From Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta wandering through Manhattan in Kal Ho Naa Ho to the co…
(2026-09-27). US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: report. tribune.com.pk 
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who do not have criminal convictions or pending criminal charges, according to agency sources. | Under the reported directive, federal immigration agents may arrest immigrants with criminal convictions or pending criminal charges, while those with final deportation orders but no criminal convictions or charges would not be arrested, The Daily Wire reported. | The reported change would also end so-called "collateral arrests," under which officers may detain others without legal status encountered w…
(2026-09-27). Philadelphia's first mobile methadone van brings addiction treatment directly to Kensington. whyy.org 
(2026-09-27). UHS opens MDCAT 2026 recount, review portal for result verification. tribune.com.pk 
The University of Health Sciences (UHS), which conducted the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 in Punjab on September 20, has activated an online Recount and Review Portal for candidates seeking verification of their results. | The applications are to be processed within five working days and no complaints will be entertained after September 30. The university's decision in recounting will be final. | "A candidate may question the calculation of marks, reading of the response sheet, an answer contained in the official key or even a particular question. Each matter requires a different form…
(2026-09-27). Energy Affordability: An IQ Test For New Yorkers That They Will Very Likely Fail. wattsupwiththat.com Do New Yorkers have sufficient IQ to figure out that they are getting scammed with this "energy affordability" mantra from Governor Hochul. I guess we will find out in the upcoming election. But let's face it — New York voters are very likely to fail this test.
(2026-09-27). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit U.S. National Archives with Trump and his wife. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Friday the U.S. National Archives, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.
(2026-09-27). Friday 10/30: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-09-27). Politicians organize to drive up the cost of electricity. wattsupwiththat.com What is deeply ironic is that the Democrats are widely running on a platform of affordable electricity which is often simply termed "affordability." The reality is that the standard steps for reducing fossil fuel use all work to drive up the cost of electricity.
(2026-09-27). WorldSkills Keywords: Craftsmanship at the "Skills Olympics" ecns.cn The WorldSkills Shanghai brings together people from all over the world. Why are they here? And what are they each interested in?
(2026-09-27). Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV celebrates an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of believers on the Champs-Elysees.
(2026-09-27). Malaysia's Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold. aljazeera.com The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.
(2026-09-27). Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Comments come as Israeli authorities announce military closure across occupied West Bank, citing Jewish holiday Sukkot.
(2026-09-27). Grim Outlook for U.S. Proxy War in Ukraine. wibailoutpeople.org 
By David Sole, September 26, 2026 — fighting-words.net/ The U.S. proxy war using Ukraine to fight Russia began in February 2014 with a U.S. sponsored coup in the capital of Kiev. For eight years the U.S. and its NATO allies built up the Ukraine military which was the expansion of neo-Nazi Ukrainian militias. Ethnic Russian …
(2026-09-27). Xi attends state dinner held by Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Thursday evening attended a state dinner held by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, at the White House.
(2026-09-27). Saturday 11/14: Raindrops on Roses: A Favorite Things Mixtape for Telematic. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-09-27). Two giant pandas set off for 10-year stay at Zoo Atlanta in the U.S. ecns.cn A pair of giant pandas departed for Zoo Atlanta in the U.S. from Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan Province on a chartered flight at 2: 55 a.m. Sunday.
(2026-09-27). 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:…
(2026-09-27). DR Congo plane crash kills 17, including High Military Court chief, army auditor general. geo.tv Rescue workers can be seen at the crash site of a Let 410 UVP aircraft operated by Tracep Congo Aviation. — X/@RaoAmarendaTransport ministry says 13 passengers, four crew members die in crash.High military court chief, armed forces auditor general among victims.President Felix…
(2026-09-27). "Restrictive Housing" Is Wielded as Punishment Against Trans People in Prison. truthout.org Ever since Donald Trump returned to office, the LGBTQIA community's human rights have been disregarded and we've had little protection against incursions from the government. As Trump incessantly tests the boundaries of power, the few rights trans people once had while incarcerated are now obsolete. Deep-red Texas, meanwhile, has dehumanized incarcerated trans people by depriving us of both… |
(2026-09-27). Emergency Action to Save TPS (Temporary Protected Status). indybay.org Action in front of SF Ferry Building draws activists from many groups. Demonstration is part of Sept. 23-27 National Days of Action to Save TPS for Haitians and all other refugees.
(2026-09-27). World Tourism Day: How tech is changing the way we travel. ecns.cn From high-speed trains to mouthwatering local flavors, from ancient wonders to cutting-edge digital tech — innovation is opening up new ways to travel.
(2026-09-27). 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…
(2026-09-27). Incarcerated Women Are Pushing for Decarceration, Not "Trauma-Informed" Prisons. truthout.org As abolitionists across the United States push for decarceration, a backlash has emerged in the form of new prison construction, demonstrating the resiliency of mass incarceration. Several new women's prisons are being built despite a growing chorus of voices arguing that prisons only inflict more harm on women who have already endured abuse and trauma. Last year, a new prison to hold nearly… |
(2026-09-27). Xtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Notice. indybay.org Activists return to SF Ferry Building in ongoing protests…
(2026-09-27). Floods and landslides kill at least 56 people in India, 12 in Nepal. aljazeera.com Authorities report increasing death toll over three days as rivers rise above danger levels in parts of both countries.
(2026-09-27). 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…
(2026-09-27). Thursday 10/1: LEPAIO Panel On Colombia GM Injured Workers & The Role Of US In The Americas. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kcHfTe……
(2026-09-27). Wednesday 9/30: People vs. Palantir! SF Protest March Against A.I. Tech Fascism & ICE Violence. indybay.org March begins at Jessie Square (760 Mission St.) proceeding toward ICE building (630 Sansome Street).
(2026-09-27). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-27). Xi wraps up state visit to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday a state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired.
(2026-09-27). Where Lahore meets Brooklyn: Inside BK Jani's burger scene. tribune.com.pk 
Walking into BK Jani in Brooklyn feels a little like stepping into a conversation between Lahore and New York. The restaurant is small and casual, but its walls carry an identity that is much bigger than its footprint. | Traditional Pakistani visual elements sit alongside the energy of Brooklyn, while the menu takes something as universally recognisable as a burger and gives it a distinctly South Asian point of view. | Their instagram page termed 'Jani' as a 'form of endearment', with the restaurant saying they serve the best Pakistani burgers in all of New York. | View this post on Instagram | What immediatel…
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/18: VFHL Roundtable. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2026…
(2026-09-27). PM Shehbaz says UNGA engagements advanced Pakistan's diplomatic, economic interests. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described his diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a significant success, highlighting discussions with Iran as well as Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on regional security and the implementation of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). | Speaking to The Express Tribune, the prime minister said his meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and trilateral discussions with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye were among the key engagements during his stay in New York. | On August 7, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye fo…
(2026-09-27). University Road project to be completed within two months: Sharjeel. tribune.com.pk 
University Road is finally within touching distance of completion, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said, announcing that the entire project would be completed within two months. "Now we can say University Road has been built." | Sharjeel made the announcement while inaugurating the Mosamiyat Flyover, a key component of the Red Line BRT project, on Sunday. Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani and Karachi Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad were also present at the inauguration. | Memon said work on University Road had reached the final stages and that the difficulties faced by commuters had largely been overcome. He s…
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). 'My hands are empty': Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive. aljazeera.com In Tulkarem and other West Bank cities, displaced Palestinians are being forced deeper into debt and poverty.
(2026-09-27). How World BEYOND War Chapters in Africa Marked International Peace Day 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
To mark the 2026 International Day of Peace, the African chapters of World BEYOND War organized awareness-raising activities on issues that threaten peace in their countries. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Saturday 9/26: SF Peace & Freedom Party Meeting On Ballot Initiatives. indybay.org Moth Belly Gallery | 912 Larkin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters. aljazeera.com Continuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand's capital.
(2026-09-27). 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.
(2026-09-27). How The Wardrobe has adapted to outfit more fresh starts for more Philadelphians. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? "Last night, it got really cold," Rose King said, tracing the elaborate stitching on her jean jacket. | King shivered while she spoke, standing outside The Wardrobe in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood on an overcast, damp and windy morning. | She had just arrived in the city from Thailand, saying she was now homeless after a falling-out with an older, wealthy companion. She said she owns no clothing appropriate for autumn in Philadelphia. | "Honestly, though, i…
(2026-09-27). Florida Homeowners Are Paying the Price of a Broken Disaster System. truthout.org Two years after the water came, Jen and RJ Garbowicz still own a piece of St. Petersburg. It is an empty lot on a bayou off Tampa Bay, nearly an acre, with a few concrete pilings jutting out of the ground where their house once stood. Hurricane Helene flooded it in September 2024. Hurricane Milton tore up the roof less than two weeks later. The couple had both flood and homeowners insurance. |
(2026-09-27). Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiry. aljazeera.com Call to face Senate inquiry follows security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by rogue OpenAI bot in June.
(2026-09-27). Arrest the war criminal Netanyahu! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-09-27). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-27). Twin mass shooting incidents leave 27 dead in South Africa. geo.tv
(2026-09-27). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). People across the world celebrate Mid-Autumn together: Overseas influencers immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture. ecns.cn
(2026-09-27). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Haitian TPS Protest Calls for End to Racist Deportations. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). No Deportations! Haiti Rally In SF For Human Rights As Part Of National Day Of Action. indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-27). Amid Hormuz Energy Crisis, Renewables generate 61% of Turkish Electricity. juancole.com
(2026-09-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). Plane carrying DR Congo military delegation crashes. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-27). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-27). Four Americans among six killed in Athens building collapse after explosion. geo.tv
(2026-09-27). Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo as he leads open-air Mass in Paris. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV drew around 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde…
(2026-09-27). El fascismo de los últimos tiempos y la lucha por el mundo vivo. indybay.org nuevo libro: | El fascismo de los últimos tiempos y la lucha por el mundo vivo | Por Naomi Klein y Astra Taylor…
(2026-09-27). Kylian Mbappe's knee injury to keep him out for two weeks. aljazeera.com Mbappe suffers hyperextension of left knee against Türkiye but is expected to be fit to face Barcelona in El Clasico.
(2026-09-27). Saturday 10/3: Rally and Open Mic: Free the Minnesota 15! indybay.org Lake Merritt Pergola | 599 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-09-26). Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026. — Reuters Trump says Iran gets its money through Strait of Hormuz.Says Iran wants swift Hormuz reopening amid economic woes.US president says…
(2026-09-26). Has the US Reached the Limits of Its Attacks on China? unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have met for the third time in a year. The decision to take a "short pause" in the trade war, which began on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea, last October, was reinforced by Trump's …
(2026-09-26). Democrats accuse Trump of "appeasing" China in state visit by Xi. wsws.org The Democratic Party congressional leadership responded to a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping with accusations that the fascist president, who had just threatened to "annihilate" Iran, was "appeasing" China.
(2026-09-26). Russia's UNGA pitch: Let us fix the Gulf while we finish what we started in Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is ready to help stabilise the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region amid the continuing US-Iran conflict. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Lavrov called for trust between Iran, Gulf states and Arab nations, arguing that a durable regional security framework is needed to protect global trade and navigation. He said Russia and other "responsible states" could contribute to stabilising the strategic waterway. On Ukraine, Lavrov accused European governments of obstructing peace efforts supported by the Trump administration and insisted Russia would pursue it…
(2026-09-26). 7,000 attacks, 1,700 missiles and 5,220 drones: Bahrain's Iran accusation stuns UN. hindustantimes.com Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has accused Iran of carrying out nearly 7,000 attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan, as he addressed the UN General Assembly. He said the alleged attacks involved 1,700 ballistic missiles, 80 cruise missiles and 5,220 drones, while commercial shipping faced detentions and attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Al Zayani stressed that freedom of navigation through international waterways cannot be subject to permits or fees, warning that disruption threatens global energy, food supplies, shipping costs and supply chains. Bahrain j…
(2026-09-26). Trump rejects Iran's weeklong peace roadmap, eyes bombing to resume after midterms: WSJ. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 6, 2026. — ReutersXi urges Trump to return to MOU; Trump warns Xi against backing Tehran.Tehran presents Washington with plan to end hostilities within 7 days.Even with…
(2026-09-26). Díaz-Canel warns of consequences of normalizing genocide. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned via his X account about the consequences of "normalizing genocide" and condemned the actions of the United States government."The executioners of Gaza, Iran, and Cuba cannot continue threatening, bombing, and plundering, and then boast of their crimes before the international community." | The Cuban leader emphasized that when genocide is normalized, the door is opened to others, and thus, he added, "fascism re-emerges." | In an earlier message on X, the Cuban leader highlighted the address given by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez during the High-Level Segment of the 81st…
(2026-09-26). Ampliar ayuda a Cuba piden en Fiesta del Partido Comunista Español. radiohc.cu Una repulsa al bloqueo de Estados Unidos junto con la solidaridad absoluta con el pueblo cubano, marcaron este sábado las palabras de Enrique Santiago en la Fiesta del Partido Comunista Español (PCE), en Madrid. | Santiago secretario general del PCE tuvo a su cargo el cierre del debate "Cuba frente a la agresión imperialista", en el cual reclamó más apoyo concreto para apuntalar en todo lo posible a la economía de la Isla. | En momentos en que se ha recrudecido el cerco de la administración de Donald Trump contra Cuba, probablemente como nunca antes en la historia, nos toca dar un paso al frente, no sólo con enví…
(2026-09-26). Mamdani's cops arrest anti-Netanyahu protesters at United Nations General Assembly. wsws.org The NYPD's arrest of over 100 anti-genocide protesters at the UN on Thursday marks the culmination of a week of collaboration by the DSA with the fascist Trump administration.
(2026-09-26). Future AI Harm? It Is already Complicit in Gaza Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-09-26). While Trump and Netanyahu threaten the world at UN, class struggle grows on every continent. wsws.org While the representatives of the capitalist nation-states gathered at the United Nations this week amid escalating war, trade conflict and threats of repression, another international force was making itself felt in a growing movement of the working class.
(2026-09-26). Cuban diplomat in Brazil says his country faces a multidimensional blockade. radiohc.cu Cuba is facing one of the most complex moments since the triumph of the Revolution, amid the intensification of the U.S. blockade, yet it maintains its capacity for resistance and the defense of its sovereignty, a Cuban diplomat stated in Brasilia on Saturday. | Speaking at the 19th International Seminar on Struggles against Neoliberalism, Vladimir Falcón, Counselor at the Cuban Embassy in Brazil, described the current situation as one of the greatest offensives the island has faced since 1959. | He maintained that Washington's policy is multidimensional, combining economic, financial, energy, diplomatic, and med…
(2026-09-26). Cuba denounces multidimensional aggression by U.S. government at the United Nations. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced at the UN on Saturday that his country is facing a multidimensional aggression by the United States government — a permanent, abusive, and ruthless hostility that has lasted for nearly seven decades. | "Since January 2026, this aggression has intensified and become more cruel and dangerous with the establishment of an energy blockade that, through intimidation and coercion, prohibits all countries from exporting fuel to Cuba; this amounts to a naval blockade, classified under international law as an act of war," Rodríguez Parrilla stated during his a…
(2026-09-26). Cuban President Díaz-Canel: The transformations are not a shift toward capitalism; they are the updating of an innovative socialist model. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-26). Díaz-Canel to CDR members: "We will provide answers from within the community, which are needed at this moment" radiohc.cu By Angélica Paredes López | Just hours before celebrating the 66th anniversary of the founding of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez—First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic—conveyed his appreciation to all members of the country's largest mass organization while meeting with outstanding CDR members from across Cuba. | "The CDRs are the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution; therefore, we—the CDR members—are all the revolutionaries who defend the Revolution," the leader stated. | In this regard, he a…
(2026-09-26). Reynaldo Henquen: Radio Havana Cuba's French Service. radiohc.cu 
By Abel Rosales Ginarte | Possessing the gift of finding a place in people's hearts, Reynaldo Henquen arrived at Radio Havana Cuba in the early 1980s. It was love at first sight— a bond that not even his death in Havana on September 25, 2026 — could erase. | He understood the passion for radio and lived it until the very last minute of his life. Just a few days ago, he received the Pedro Martínez Pírez Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor recently established by the station. "This award belongs to all of you," he said, shedding tears that are now ours. We applauded him heartily that day — a tribu…
(2026-09-26). Mexico's Morena Party reaffirms solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Mexico's ruling Morena party stated over the weekend that Mexico will continue to support the Cuban people in the face of the economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed by the United States. | "We are a free and sovereign country, and out of universal fraternity, Mexico will continue to support the sister nation of Cuba in the face of the blockade it is enduring," the political party said in a message posted on its X account. | The organization asserted that "another way of doing politics is possible: one based on sovereignty, solidarity, and fraternity among peoples." | Morena accompanied the m…
(2026-09-26). Reynaldo Henquen: Servicio en francés de Radio Habana Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Dotado del don de ganarse un lugar en el corazón de la gente, Reynaldo Henquen llegó a Radio Habana Cuba a principios de la década de 1980. Fue amor a primera vista: un vínculo que ni siquiera su muerte en La Habana, el 25 de septiembre de 2026, pudo borrar. | Hace apenas unos días, recibió el Premio a la Trayectoria Pedro Martínez Pírez, un galardón instaurado recientemente por la emisora. ´Este premio es de todos ustedes ª, dijo, derramando unas lágrimas que ahora son nuestras. Aquel día lo aplaudimos con entusiasmo; un homenaje que le acompañará dondequiera que esté. Rey comprendía la pasión por la…
(2026-09-26). Dominicanos y cubanos evocarán visita de José Martí a Barahona. radiohc.cu La ciudad dominicana de Barahona conmemorará este sábado el aniversario 134 de la visita del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, ocurrida el 20 de septiembre de 1892, con una jornada que incluirá una cabalgata. | Las actividades comenzarán en el puerto marítimo de esa ciudad del suroeste dominicano, desde donde partirá la cabalgata para recordar el paso de Martí por Barahona (suroeste) y su vínculo con esa comunidad, donde permaneció antes de continuar viaje hacia Haití y luego a Jamaica. | El programa conmemorativo tendrá como uno de sus escenarios la plaza José Martí, situada frente al recinto de la Universidad…
(2026-09-26). Cuban president reaffirms priority of defense. radiohc.cu President Miguel Díaz-Canel led the National Defense Day activities on Friday in the Rampa Defense Zone, located in the Plaza de la Revolución, where he reaffirmed that defense preparedness is a priority for Cuba. | On his X account, the president highlighted that dignity and unity are the premises for protecting the Homeland. | Díaz-Canel was accompanied by the Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba's Central Committee, Roberto Morales; the ministers of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Interior, àÅlvaro López and Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez; and the Secretary of the Council of Min…
(2026-09-26). Denuncia Cuba en la ONU el bloqueo energético de EE.UU. y alerta sobre el avance del expansionismo. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, pronunció este sábado su discurso ante la Asamblea General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, en un contexto internacional signado por la creciente presión de Estados Unidos contra la isla y los desafíos que de ella se derivan. | El canciller cubano abrió su intervención evocando las palabras del comandante en jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, pronunciadas en ese mismo podio hace exactamente 66 años: "Desaparezca la filosofía del despojo y habrá desaparecido la filosofía de la guerra. Desaparezcan las colonias, desaparezca la explotación de los…
(2026-09-26). Trasciende en Uruguay crítica de presidente Orsi desde ONU a bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El discurso del presidente Yamandú Orsi en Naciones Unidas y su crítica al sufrimiento que provoca en el pueblo cubano la política de bloqueo, marcaron la semana y sigue cosechando reacciones. | Lo que dejó el discurso de Orsi: molestia en la oposición por mención a Cuba y un "fuerte impacto" diplomático, según el gobierno, tituló este sábado el rotativo La Diaria. | Ese medio subrayó que la exhortación de Orsi a no "ser indiferentes" ante "el sufrimiento que provoca un férreo bloqueo económico como el que sufre el pueblo cubano", resultó la única referencia a país alguno en su discurso el jueves último ante la A…
(2026-09-26). The virtual unwrapping of Herculaneum papyri scrolls. wsws.org The use of scanning and AI algorithms has made it possible to extract meaning from scrolls dating back to Greco-Roman civilization, which were previously indecipherable.
(2026-09-26). UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack before Oct 7, NYT backs Israeli media report. geo.tv Smoke is seen in the Rehovot area as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, in Israel, on October 7, 2023.— ReutersWarning was reportedly not raised at Netanyahu's Oct 1 security huddle.Five former Israeli security officials told NYT info didn't reach meeting.NYT reviewed…
(2026-09-26). Podcast: Beyond Borders with Khawaja Hammad Akbar Preview). worldbeyondwar.org 
"Beyond Borders" is the theme of World BEYOND War's #NoWar2026 online conference next month. To preview this conference, I spoke with Khawaja Hammad Akbar, a peace builder in Pakistan who will be leading a panel on case studies of militarized borders and demilitarized zones with speakers from Korea, Gaza and the US/Mexico border. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-26). 'Nowhere else to go': Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse. aljazeera.com Three years of Israel's war has left families in Gaza living in damaged buildings, with few safe alternatives available.
(2026-09-26). Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters. aljazeera.com Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
(2026-09-26). Susana Khalil: Zionist Imperialism Dominates the World, but Chavismo Must Remain United. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-26). Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk. aljazeera.com The Ebola outbreak has spread to new areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 10 countries at high risk.
(2026-09-26). Refrigerators: The Next Battle Frontier? wattsupwiththat.com The next battle frontier may not begin with a missile launch or an attack on a satellite. It may begin with a series of small, seemingly unrelated failures designed to disrupt, complicate, and confuse us before we even realize we are under attack. And yes, that could include a simple refrigerator.
(2026-09-26). Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun's energy and saving money on utilities. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
(2026-09-26). Bangkok on red alert as massive floods hit the city. aljazeera.com Persistent heavy downpours over a 48-hour period have triggered widespread flooding in Bangkok.
(2026-09-26). Bradford White strike entering decisive stage as workers fight decades of UAW-enforced concessions. wsws.org As the strike by 1,200 Braford White workers in western Michigan enters its second week workers must take stock of the fact that UAW President Shawn Fain and the UAW bureaucracy has left their fight isolated while stringing them out on $550 weekly strike pay.
(2026-09-26). Suicide bombing in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan kills several people. aljazeera.com Pakistan Taliban (TTP) claims responsibility for attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
(2026-09-26). Climate's Past Performance Uncertain Predictor of Future. wattsupwiththat.com The predictions of climate doomsayers reveal an embarrassing ignorance of a capricious geological history shaped by natural forces too powerful for human control and too complex to allow for meaningful forecasts.
(2026-09-26). 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.
(2026-09-26). Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings? aljazeera.com Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI raise questions about liability and duty to warn in the AI industry, say experts.
(2026-09-26). Laser Weapons Will Be Deployed At Cape Canaveral Spaceport To Take Down Drones. twz.com 
With the job of launching giant tubes packed with explosives and extremely expensive national security payloads on top, if anywhere could use lasers, it's the Cape.
(2026-09-26). Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash. aljazeera.com Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
(2026-09-26). Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations at UN Review. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in Bamako, Mali, December 23, 2025. | © 2025 Mali Government Information Center via AP…
(2026-09-26). The Great Recycling Swindle. wattsupwiththat.com This tax is not an objective measure of real costs faced by society in getting rid of its rubbish. It is yet another 'nudge' by the nanny state to encourage producers to switch to 'more sustainable alternatives'. 'Sustainability' is one of the great weasel words of the modern age, fully in keeping with those who would force taxpayers to 'save the planet'.
(2026-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-26). Yuki Kurihara, Japan's 11-year-old e-sports prodigy, wins Asian Games gold. aljazeera.com Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
(2026-09-26). Global Ambitions of India and Its Continued Absence in Southeast Asia. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The global ambitions of India have never been as pronounced before. With a rapidly growing economy, colosseum-sized demographic dividend, assertive foreign policy, and growing activism in global spheres spanning from the Quad to the G20, India aims to position itself as equals to China and the West. Nevertheless, as more international …
(2026-09-26). India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changes. geo.tv Members of security forces stand guard at the entrance of Election Commission of India headquarters on the day of a protest by the supporters of India's main opposition Congress party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India,…
(2026-09-26). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-26). Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drones headed for Riyadh. geo.tv Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. — ReutersGCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.Saudi defence intercepts ballistic missiles: spokesperson.GCC denounces Houthi attacks as…
(2026-09-26). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-26). 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.
(2026-09-26). Albanese Government $6 Million Grant for Climate Change Mental Health Research. wattsupwiththat.com Fear of the fake climate crisis causes the real harm. Will these government funded researchers have the courage to put this in their report?
(2026-09-26). Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham. aljazeera.com Defend Our Juries say Sunday's action is an 'integrity test' for the UK's new premier.
(2026-09-26). Milwaukee, October 11 and 17, 2026: Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
THE BIG RIDE IS BACK üö¥üèæüáµüá∏üá±üáßWe are hosting two rides in October! On 10/11 there will be a slow-roll solidarity ride meeting at Urban Park Green Space (near Discovery World) at 1pm üö¥üèæ‚‚ôÄÔ∏èüáµüá∏üá±üáß On 10/17 there will be an advanced ride to M…
(2026-09-26). Trump, Putin, Netanyahu: The Rule of the Sophists, the Reign of Untruth. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In classical Greek "opinion" is referred to as "doxa" with a clear distinction between "doxa" and "truth" (alethia). We have a President in the U.S. who gives daily information by way of a news program called "Truth Social". "Truth", to him, seems to be transactional, expressed in his 51st state rhetoric directed at Canada, with additional threats against Greenland, But his "truth" is, in reality, opinion (doxa), in which his assertions are almost always, very misleading. | Being misled is the essence of Plato's Allegory of the Cave which tells a story o…
(2026-09-26). Israeli Attacks on Water Leave Palestinians in Masafer Yatta Struggling to Survive. truthout.org Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, in the south Hebron hills, are facing repeated water cuts after Israeli settlers damaged infrastructure supplying water to families in the area. According to Hebron's governor Khaled Dudin, this attack follows a persistent pattern of settlers directly targeting the water supply, now for the fifth time. Masafer Yatta is a 36-square-kilometer semi-desertic hilly… |
(2026-09-26). Mecca defence alliance chiefs meet amid Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com Defence chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have been meeting in Riyadh to discuss support for Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-26). Talk World Radio: How White America Learned to Lynch Black Children. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio, we're discussing a new book called Strung Up: How White America Learned to Lynch Black Children. The author, our guest, Stacey Patton is an award-winning journalist, author, college professor, historian, and nationally recognized child advocate. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-26). Big Oil, Gas Emissions Causing Water Crisis in U. S. West: Scientists. juancole.com by Barbara Grady, Yale Climate Connections | — | ( The study found that climate change from all climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions over the last 70 years has resulted…
(2026-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-26). British-Pakistani family racially attacked on London train journey. geo.tv Areeba Hanif and her husband Omer Tariq pose for a group photo with their children. — Reporter/File
(2026-09-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Bus drivers stop work in India's capital, medical officers strike in Pakistan and garment workers demand unpaid wages in Bangladesh, while airline workers strike in Australia.
(2026-09-26). Urban Triage's Harvest Festival September 27, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
urbantriage üåæ Get ready for Urban Triage's Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept 27th! Whether you want to volunteer or ride the free shuttle, we've got you covered: üôã Volunteer sign-up: form-usa.keela.co/urban-triages-2026-5th… üöå Shuttle sign-up: form-usa.keela.co/2026-urban-harvest-fes… Seats and spots are first-come, first-served — sign up today! See you there Linda & Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice …
(2026-09-26). Pressure to boycott Israel game grows as Ireland preparations stall. aljazeera.com Ireland are due to play Israel in the Nations League in Hungary on Sunday, but boycott pressure mounts on and off-field.
(2026-09-26). Missouri's Abortion Rights Face a Second Vote in Two Years. truthout.org After Missouri voters added abortion protections to the state constitution in 2024, Kelly McCoomb decided to keep her yard sign supporting the measure in the basement of her suburban St. Louis home. Abortion access is important to McCoomb. She wants her daughter to grow up in a state where the option is available if needed, and the sign was a keepsake from the day Missourians voted to reverse… |
(2026-09-26). Supreme Court Shuts Down Missouri's Gerrymandered Congressional Map. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday drove a stake through the heart of Missouri's undead congressional map, ordering it be buried for the year and for voters to cast ballots in the districts they've used the past two election cycles. In a unanimous decision, the court said that state law rules in the case. "In short, as a matter of state law, the 2022 map — not the 2025 map — must be used… |
(2026-09-26). The US Energy Humanism of 2026: Capital Formation is Greener Than Green. wattsupwiththat.com Energy sanity is not optional. Hormuz made that obvious. EQT made it measurable. The rest of the world can copy this example of Energy Humanism, or it can keep writing industrial subsidies to paper over the one it chose.
(2026-09-26). Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup. aljazeera.com Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal 'changed the energy' around US team at World Cup 2026.
(2026-09-26). 'Shaken faith': Why are India's elections under unprecedented scrutiny? aljazeera.com India has long held up its elections as evidence of its democratic credentials. Now their legitimacy is under question.
(2026-09-26). Campus police report sheds new light on suicide of University of Michigan researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org Wang's death came amid the Trump administration's prosecution of five Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan.
(2026-09-26). Suspend the Climate Act Petition. wattsupwiththat.com There's a new petition out about the Climate Change Act. | Please circulate to friends and contacts…
(2026-09-26). England vs Spain: UEFA Nations League — Predictions, teams, head-to-head. aljazeera.com World champions Spain meet heavyweights England in a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 final.
(2026-09-26). Why has the Yemen government called for a general mobilisation? aljazeera.com Yemeni government offers amnesty to Houthi defectors, aiming to weaken rebel ranks and rebuild national unity.
(2026-09-26). Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk! Stop political persecutions! wsws.org This statement calling for the release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk was submitted to the WSWS by Maxim Goldarb, who has himself been persecuted by the Ukrainian state under Volodymyr Zelensky.
(2026-09-26). Baltimore: Ascension St. Agnes Nurses Ratify First Union Contract. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-26). Nor'easter hits Philadelphia region, bringing high waves, coastal flooding to N.J. and Delaware. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A nor'easter is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the Philadelphia region this weekend, with high waves, beach erosion and flooding expected along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. | Impacts in the region began Friday, with roadways flooding in Bethany Beach, Delaware, and shore towns in Ocean County, New Jersey. | New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued a state of emergency beginning 5 p.m. Friday for Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, Monmouth, Oc…
(2026-09-26). Manchester City found guilty? What we know; what could the punishment be? aljazeera.com The fallout begins as football and lawyers prepare for the next phase of 115 Premier League charges against Man City.
(2026-09-26). Stop conscription in Germany! Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org As Berlin escalates its confrontation with Russia, school students across the country are striking for the fourth time against the reintroduction of conscription.
(2026-09-26). Australia: University of Melbourne meeting demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "We have a responsibility to support the release of Bogdan. What he has done cannot constitute a crime."
(2026-09-26). Disaster zone declared across Bangkok as heavy rain triggers flooding. aljazeera.com Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
(2026-09-26). Fury says boxing bout with Joshua in jeopardy over promoters' clash. aljazeera.com The long-awaited fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, was recently set for December 11 in Cardiff.
(2026-09-26). Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup. aljazeera.com The leading century-maker in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli, announces 2027 World Cup will be his swansong for India.
(2026-09-26). 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.
(2026-09-26). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-26). 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……
(2026-09-26). The Movement to Abolish ICE Is Gaining Momentum. truthout.org Echoing activists across the country, the global human rights watchdog Amnesty International has called on the United States government to abolish Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Emerging from the #Not1More campaign organized by undocumented activists and groups like Puente and Juntos in 2014, and gaining momentum with concerted organizing by grassroots groups such as Mijente… |
(2026-09-26). Bucks County duo offers 'table conversations' to discuss new 5-part documentary series. whyy.org 
(2026-09-26). 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.
(2026-09-26). 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.
(2026-09-26). Philadelphia region braces for nor'easter: N.J. and Del. see high waves, coastal flooding. whyy.org
(2026-09-26). Don't Stop the Music: On Macklemore, Palestine and America's Cultural War. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-26). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-26). Huckabee blames 'biblical illiteracy' for waning support for Israel in US. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-26). Indonesian fires expose millions in South East Asia to toxic smoke. wsws.org The fires are occurring during a super El Niño year, increased surface temperatures due to global warming and are exacerbated by government funding cuts.