(2026-09-17). US House passes Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 per cent tariffs on India, China | How New Delhi will be impacted. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India is facing a fresh tariff threat from the Donald Trump administration after the US House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging sanctions bill targeting Russia's officials and ke | US House passes Russia sanctions bill, paves way for 100 per cent tariffs on India, China | How New Delhi will be impacted…
(2026-09-17). China presses Iran, US to reopen Hormuz as disruptions threaten oil supply. al-monitor.com Conflicts in the region are disrupting two key routes for oil bound for China, with Iranian crude affected by the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi shipments facing growing risks in the Red Sea.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-16). US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that meansUnited States President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to sell 60,000 highly destructive, 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs to Israel in a multibillion-dollar package which will be funded by American taxpayers.
US media has reported that the Trump administration has approved the sale, which features some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, and has informally notified Congress.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
2026-09-15: Norman Finkelstein Reveals Shocking Discoveries While Researching History of Israel's Gaza Obsession
Norman Finkelstein has been telling the truth about Gaza longer than anyone else in academia. Naturally the media have dismissed him as an antisemite or ignored him completely.
Norman Finkelstein received his doctorate from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His books have been translated into some sixty foreign editions. They include The Holocaust Industry, What Gandhi Says, and I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It. A 2020 study ranked Finkelstein the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.
Norman Finkelstein's new book is Gaza's Gravediggers
2026-09-14: Visiting America's First Gaza Holocaust Memorial
Ashley visits a Gaza Holocaust memorial installation honoring more than 18,500 Palestinian children ki*led in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and July 2025. Created by artist Phil Buehler, the installation stretches across four panels, inviting visitors to read the names of the children and the places where they were ki*lled.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Israeli minister vows to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over award-winning Gaza documentary
Israel's culture minister has vowed to revoke the citizenship of two Israeli filmmakers after their documentary on the Gaza war won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Satellite images reveal extensive damage to key Saudi oil pipeline as supply fears mount
Satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline following reported drone strikes, as industry sources warn that a prolonged shutdown could put up to 4% of global oil supplies at risk.
counterpunch.org (2026-09-14). Under the Stars in Old New Mexico: the Growing Resistance to Uranium Mining
In New Mexico, resistance to Trump's demand to resume uranium mining appears to be growing, from local protests against mines, mining-permit proposals and a processing mill in Utah, to statewide and congressional action.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). IRGC downs another advanced MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has intercepted and destroyed another advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-15). No talks until Iran's conditions are met: SNSC chief
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that mixed signals from the US president should not distract anyone from the new realities around oil and the straits, adding that there will be no negotiations until Tehran's conditions are met.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-16). US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that meansUnited States President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to sell 60,000 highly destructive, 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs to Israel in a multibillion-dollar package which will be funded by American taxpayers.
US media has reported that the Trump administration has approved the sale, which features some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, and has informally notified Congress.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
(2026-09-17). Houthi Advance Tests the Mecca Agreement and Middle East Defense. moderndiplomacy.eu The Houthi advance in Yemen and the Red Sea region is creating upheavals in the Middle Eastern security structure in general and the conflict in Iran in particular. Saudi Arabia has inadvertently become the focal point of territorial security pressures from the south, energy infrastructure, and maritime interests. In this context, the Mecca Agreement between …
(2026-09-17). Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened. al-monitor.com By Samia Nakhoul and Timour AzhariANKARA, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The Houthi capture of ground overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dealt Saudi Arabia its gravest setback in Yemen in years, exposing intelligence failures, the collapse of Yemeni allies and the limits of U.S. protection.A Houthi advance this week along the Red Sea coast and the capture of islands at the mouth of the strait, a vital artery for global oil supplies, has also left the kingdom scrambling for backing as Iran and its allies expand their reach.
(2026-09-17). Iran War Spreads to Yemen as Trump Signals Hope for End to Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped the war against Iran was nearing an end as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran backed Houthi forces intensified in Yemen, adding a new front to a conflict that has already disrupted energy supplies and shipping across the Gulf. Saudi aircraft have carried out strikes on Houthi positions …
(2026-09-17). Impoverished by war in Iran, Afghan migrants return to Taliban rule. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus Yawar , Sayed Hassib, Ahmad Masih Noori and Rick NoackISLAM QALA, Afghanistan, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Mohammad Saeed had just turned 18 when he fled to Iran with his parents and younger brother and sister, escaping the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021.Now Saeed and his family are among thousands who have returned home to escape the economic crisis in Iran triggered by the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The family came back nearly empty-handed, Saeed said.
(2026-09-17). Protests and strikes erupt against skyrocketing energy costs driven by US war against Iran. wsws.org Mass protests and strikes have erupted in countries around the globe against the devastating increase in energy prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
(2026-09-17). Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.— ReutersHouthi attacks extend Iran's reach in 7-month-old war.Trump to…
(2026-09-17). Israeli show 'Fauda' tops Netflix in Lebanon, hits top 10 across Arab states. al-monitor.com The show was created by Israeli journalist Avi Issacharoff and actor Lior Raz, drawing on their experiences serving in the Israeli military's elite Duvdevan unit.
(2026-09-17). Military leaders meet in Paris to mull post-UN mission plans. al-monitor.com PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces' needs and discuss the looming end of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon.Israel and Lebanon have held several rounds of U.S.-brokered talks aimed at easing tensions along their border. But with elections in Israel and the United States approaching in the coming weeks, diplomats say a breakthrough is unlikely.
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Israeli Authorities Threaten to Strip Citizenship from "NAZA" Filmmakers documenting Gaza Genocide. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The Yuval Abraham-Rachel Szor documentary
(2026-09-17). Can EU-Canada Ties Trigger a New Trade Clash With Trump? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on the European Union if the bloc moves ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first associate member, escalating tensions over the EU's plans to deepen ties with Ottawa. Trump called the proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen "laughable" and warned …
(2026-09-17). Cuban Men's Volleyball Team Secures Spot in World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic 3—0 today to win the bronze medal at the Men's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship and secure the final qualifying spot for the 2027 World Championship. | At the Avenir Centre, the Cubans dominated the match with set scores of 25-22, 25-19, and 26-24, authoritatively closing out a tournament in which they had already defeated the Dominicans by the same scoreline during the group stage. | The victory also tasted like redemption following yesterday's setback against Canada, who shut out the Cubans 3-0 in the semifinals and advanced…
(2026-09-17). Solidaridad con Cuba en Rusia en el centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La Biblioteca Pública Estatal Científica y Técnica de Rusia (BPECT) celebró este miércoles un acto de solidaridad con Cuba, entre las actividades por el centenario de Fidel Castro. | Al acto, organizado por la entidad sede, la Sociedad Rusa de Amistad con Cuba (SRAC) y el Centro para la cooperación y el Desarrollo Humanitario Internacional, asistieron miembros de la legación diplomática cubana en Moscú, y amigos de la solidaridad, según constató Prensa Latina. | El vicepresidente de la SRAC, Nikolai Manuilov, inauguró el encuentro y cedió la palabra al Académico Titular de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba, y nieto…
(2026-09-17). Bronce y cupo mundial para Cuba en continental Norceca de voleibol masculino. cubadebate.cu El equipo masculino de Cuba de voleibol conquistó la medalla de bronce y uno de los tres boletos para el mundial de 2027, al derrotar 3-0 a República Dominicana en el cierre del Campeonato Continental de Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe, con sede en Moncton, Canadá, donde este viernes y sábado será el preolimpico para Los àÅngeles 2028.
(2026-09-17). En Cienfuegos sesionará Foro de Negocios del Turismo. radiohc.cu El Foro de Negocios del Turismo "La Perla del Sur, un destino de oportunidades" tendrá lugar en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos entre los próximos días 9 y 10 de octubre, en el Palacio de Valle, patrimonio en esta ciudad del centro y sur. | La finalidad es promover la cartera de oportunidades de inversiones en el sector turístico e identificar nuevos negocios, con la participación del Sector No Estatal y los cubanos residentes en el exterior. | Asimismo, estimularán el empleo de fuentes renovables de energía, la transformación digital y la industria cultural. | El Foro es auspiciado por los ministerios del Turismo…
(2026-09-17). Lula: Los cubanos no merecen lo que están pasando. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. | "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el primer mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto con líderes evangélicos, según reportó Brasil 247. | Lula vinculó su reflexión con la situación internacional y cuestionó la ausencia de un liderazgo que pueda ser considerado humanista en el escenario mundial. | "El mundo no tiene hoy un liderazgo que podamos llamar humanist…
(2026-09-17). Presidente de Cuba anuncia nuevo programa radial. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, anunció este miércoles el estreno del programa Criterio compartido, que conducirá junto a la periodista Bárbara Betancourt, en la emisora Radio Rebelde. | El primer mandatario llegó alrededor de las 07: 00, hora local, a los estudios de la estación radial y, ante los micrófonos del primer y mayor informativo de la radio cubana, dio a conocer la nueva producción. | Durante su recorrido por la planta fundada en 1958 en las montañas de la Sierra Maestra, el jefe de Estado conoció las rutinas productivas del medio e intercambió con el colectivo de la revista Haciendo Radio.
(2026-09-17). Trump llama por teléfono al CEO de Nvidia y le pidió que no ralentizara el desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial. cubadebate.cu El presidente Trump se ha involucrado de lleno en el intenso debate sobre la inteligencia artificial y sobre si los desarrolladores de modelos, principalmente Anthropic y OpenAI, están creando a gran velocidad una tecnología que amenaza con destruir a la humanidad. Durante el diálogo, Trump elogió la construcción de centros de datos de IA.
(2026-09-17). Exposición colectiva "Visiones compartidas" , un diálogo entre la fotografía de Roberto Chile y la plástica cubana contemporánea. radiohc.cu 
En el marco de la Jornada dedicada al insigne Historiador Eusebio Leal Spengler, quedó inaugurada el pasado 11 de septiembre, en la Casa del Benemérito de las Américas Benito Juárez -sita en Obra Pía entre Mercaderes y Oficio-, la exposición colectiva Visiones Compartidas. La muestra, que se extenderá hasta el 20 de octubre, Día de la Cultura Nacional, constituye un puente entre dos mundos: el instante capturado por el fotógrafo y documentalista Roberto Chile, Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí 2019, y la creatividad de once grandes artistas cubanos contemporáneos que reinterpretan esas imágenes desde sus p…
(2026-09-17). Examinó Consejo de Estado implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. cubadebate.cu Sobre la situación actual y perspectivas de las transformaciones económicas y sociales aprobadas en el país, informó el vice primer ministro Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, titular de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, en la sesión ordinaria del Consejo de Estado.
(2026-09-17). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-17). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-17). Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21, including 12 children. al-monitor.com Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 12 children were among the 21 people killed when an apartment building collapsed due to damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. | The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency, which works as a rescue service under Hamas authority.
(2026-09-17). Netanyahu steps up threats against directors of Gaza documentary. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to pass a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel's soldiers, his latest threat against the Israeli directors of "NAZA", a documentary about soldiers' killing of Gaza civilians.Directed by Israeli journalists ‚ÄåYuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, NAZA alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into Israeli targeting decisions in Gaza, something Netanyahu and the military reject.
(2026-09-17). Saturday 9/26: Fly 100 Kites for Palestine! indybay.org Chrissy Field, San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). US CENTCOM tells Al Jazeera Hormuz blockade 'highly effective'. aljazeera.com The spokesman for US Central Command has told Al Jazeera its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'highly effective'.
(2026-09-17). SCO Digital Economy Forum explores new frontiers in digital economy cooperation. ecns.cn The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum opened in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, bringing together government officials, business leaders and experts to discuss ways to deepen digital cooperation.
(2026-09-17). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-17). Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
(2026-09-17). China opens trade shortcut to SE Asia. ecns.cn China opened a vital waterway on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwestern areas a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, as the country moves to further strengthen its trade relations with regional neighbors, particularly those in Southeast Asia.
(2026-09-17). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-17). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-17). Reopened after 11 years, Benghazi University breaks 3 Guinness World Records. ummid.com The University of Benghazi, which was closed for the past eleven years due to the Libyan war, officially reopened all its faculties and facilities on September 4, 2026 in a ceremony breaking three Guinness World Records.
(2026-09-17). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-17). The long journey from 'Indigenous' to citizen in Mozambique. globalvoices.org 
(2026-09-17). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-17). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-17). Is Prabowo leaving ASEAN in the haze? moderndiplomacy.eu For the last few weeks, Indonesia has been struggling to contain the land and forest fires on its territory. The disaster leads to a cross-border haze crisis affecting neighboring countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and the Philippines. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approaches to the environmental issue arouse uncertainties about his commitment toward ASEAN cooperation …
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: Film Showing ⚪ Salt of the Earth. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-17). What a "Temporary Removal" of Negro Bar, Sacramento County means to CA Gold Rush Heritage. indybay.org Restoring the authentic 1854 Negro Bar townsite and recognizing the regions early leaders such as Sacramento County's first Board Chair, who operated the Negro Bar Hotel and Store and supported the largest Chinatown, Gaam Saan, outside of San Francisco…
(2026-09-17). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-17). 3 ferry disasters claim about 250 lives across the Asia-Pacific. wsws.org The tragedies expose the deadly class divide in inter-island transport, where workers and the poor risk their lives aboard ageing ferries operated for private profit.
(2026-09-17). 4 measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania; zero in the federal count. wsws.org Pennsylvania has confirmed four measles-associated deaths in four weeks. The CDC lists zero for 2026, after changing the rule by which deaths are counted.
(2026-09-17). National Lawyers Guild calls on Ukrainian court to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The 15-year sentence "cannot be reconciled with Ukraine's binding legal obligations," the Guild's president writes, and for a chronically ill prisoner "risks becoming, in effect, a sentence of death."
(2026-09-17). Can US-China Rules Prevent Military AI From Triggering a Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. and Chinese security experts are urging Washington and Beijing to establish safeguards for military artificial intelligence, warning that autonomous systems could trigger dangerous escalation if they interfere with nuclear command networks or conduct cyber operations without clear human authorization. The recommendations include restrictions on AI activity around nuclear systems, continued human control over consequential …
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/20: The Rhythm of Resilience: Tracing the Unbroken Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org SF War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 221 | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). 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:…
(2026-09-17). Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind. aljazeera.com Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
(2026-09-17). Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project. aljazeera.com The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
(2026-09-17). Who is Shehzad Bhatti? MHA declares his networks terrorist outfit under UAPA. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Union government on Wednesday designated Shahzad Bhatti's network a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued a gazette notification declaring the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | "Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN)' is an organisation whose objective is to involve gullible youth and local criminals to smuggle arms, explosives, and narcotics from across the border, and through terrorist activities, pose a serious threat to the democratic system, co…
(2026-09-17). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-17). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-17). Hainan in south China allocates $2.7 million in disaster relief funds amid heavy rains. ecns.cn Heavy to torrential rains have recently hit the southeastern part of Hainan in South China under the combined influence of a tropical depression over the South China Sea and cold air, with some townships experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall.
(2026-09-17). 20 years on, Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays key role in global security dialogue. ecns.cn Experts and officials from more than100 countries have widely acknowledged the pivotal role of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which officially opened in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). 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…
(2026-09-17). Australian Capital Territory educators reject Labor's pay offer. wsws.org The decision, taken at a union members' meeting on September 11, raises the possibility of further stoppages, following an earlier 24-hour strike.
(2026-09-17). The Fifth Circuit's ruling on Jackson: The courts formalize the right to poison the working class. wsws.org The Appeals Court ruled in the case of Jackson, Mississippi that the Constitution provides no right to clean drinking water.
(2026-09-17). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-17). Australia's short-term politics are failing our future. independentaustralia.net 
Political short-termism is undermining our future, as growing challenges demand courageous, integrated long-term planning.
(2026-09-17). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-17). US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly. aljazeera.com Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
(2026-09-17). Guangzhou's trade with ASEAN tops $20.5 billion in first eight months. ecns.cn With the upgrading of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and the signing and implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), bilateral trade and investment cooperation has continued to deepen.
(2026-09-17). China, ASEAN deepen cooperation as comprehensive strategic partnership marks 5th anniversary: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn This year marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, and under the strategic guidance of leaders of both sides, China and ASEAN have engaged in fruitful practical cooperation in various areas and built increasingly closer economic and trade ties, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). UK's Burnham, Canada's Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation. aljazeera.com UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
(2026-09-17). WATCH: Jemima Goldsmith shares cherished moments from wedding with O'Reilly. geo.tv Jemima Goldsmith and Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly pose for a photo on their wedding day. — @Khanjemima/InstagramJemima Goldsmith has shared photographs capturing moments from her wedding to Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly, offering a glimpse…
(2026-09-17). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-17). The closure of the Russian House in Berlin: A blow to culture in the service of war. wsws.org The German government is provoking an ever more aggressive drive towards a hot war with Russia, severing all the diplomatic and cultural channels and connections built up since the Second World War.
(2026-09-17). Yemeni forces clash with Houthis near Saudi border. al-monitor.com Yemeni government forces clashed with Houthi fighters near the Saudi border, with AFP footage showing soldiers in armoured vehicles and trucks pushing across desert terrain under the crackle of machine-gun fire. | The Houthis also released footage on Wednesday of the fighting in the northwestern Al-Jawf area, as well as a video purporting to show the downing of a fighter jet belonging to Saudi Arabia, the group's longtime foe and the Yemeni government's main backer.
(2026-09-17). GST carve-up leaves Qld, WA short-changed. onlineopinion.com.au In the carving up of GST share, one state's costly mistakes can become everybody else's fiscal problem.
(2026-09-17). Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico. aljazeera.com Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
(2026-09-17). How to Choose a Commercial Roof Repair Contractor in Austin in 2026: A Building Owner's Guide. moguldom.com A commercial roof-repair bid should describe the building below the roof as clearly as the membrane above it. Tenant access, equipment shutdowns, water-sensitive inventory, delivery hours, fire routes, and noise limits can change which contractor is practical. TL;DR The right contractor is not simply the business with the lowest total or longest material warranty. It …
(2026-09-17). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-17). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-17). China's BDS industry could surpass $140 billion by 2030: report. ecns.cn A 2026 report released at the 5th International Summit on BDS Applications projected that China's BDS industry could surpass 1 trillion yuan (about $140 billion) during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
(2026-09-17). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-17). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-17). Kolkata College VP Tarannum says held as captive, forced to resign. ummid.com Mohammadi Tarannum, Vice Principal of Surendranath Law College, Kolkata in the BJP ruled West Bengal, said she was held as captive for two days, and later forced to sign on her resignation letter.
(2026-09-17). Can Europe Catch Up in the Global Critical Minerals Race? moderndiplomacy.eu Europe is trying to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers of critical minerals, but funding shortages, fragmented decision making and slow project development are threatening the European Union's efforts to build more secure supply chains. The EU has set 2030 benchmarks under its Critical Raw Materials Act to extract at least 10% of its annual …
(2026-09-17). Digital tools enable 80% of Shenzhen grid inspection tasks to be conducted remotely. ecns.cn About 80 percent of field inspection tasks in Shenzhen can now be conducted remotely, China Southern Power Grid said Tuesday at the 2026 International Digital Energy Expo.
(2026-09-17). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-17). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-17). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-17). Universal Beijing Resort marks fifth anniversary with two new attractions. ecns.cn Universal Beijing Resort is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary with two new attractions, including Asia's first indoor Fast & Furious ride and a new nighttime spectacular at the Lagoon.
(2026-09-17). Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays important role in promoting multilateralism: Malaysian military official. ecns.cn The Beijing Xiangshan Forum advances multilateralism by bringing global disputes to the table, helping countries properly manage differences while safeguarding common interests, said Shafdean Lutfi Ruslan, senior director of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), in an interview with China News Service, during the forum. (Diao Wei, Zhang Dongfang, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie, Lin Qiochu)…
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-17). Hong Kong unveils 1st five-year plan for economic, social development. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) unveils its first five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) on Sept. 16, 2026.
(2026-09-17). Prince William is Wrong, the Independent, Sweeping Climate Action Will Only Harm People. wattsupwiththat.com Prince William is behind the curve when it comes to climate change, which seems to be collapsing as a popular cause even among true believers. He is also very misinformed, most likely by the biased media, about the history of European and global wildfire occurrences. Setting yet another deadline for climate action, like the dozens of deadlines that have gone by before with no ill consequences, will not make people believe more urgently that a climate cataclysm is in the offing or that radical changes in their lifestyles are justified.
(2026-09-17). SF Opera Orchestra on strike and walking a picket line. indybay.org SF Opera Orchestra are on strike and walking a picket line!
(2026-09-17). Xiamen, Singapore cooperate to offer more convenience for Qinghai travelers. ecns.cn Xiamen Airlines partnered with Singapore Changi Airport to hold a tourism promotion event in Xining, Qinghai Province, on Wednesday, launching customized transit travel solutions for Qinghai travelers.
(2026-09-17). 28th Ice Cream Expo opens in Tianjin with global industry players. ecns.cn The 28th China Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry Expo, also known as ICE CREAM CHINA 2026, opened at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on Wednesday, bringing together 560 companies from across the global ice cream industry.
(2026-09-17). Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions. aljazeera.com AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
(2026-09-17). Sri Lankan president addresses public rallies: A bid to stem falling popular support. wsws.org Like all capitalist governments around the world, the ruling JVP/NPP, as it imposes austerity measures on working people, is now preparing the repressive apparatus to suppress the inevitable popular opposition.
(2026-09-17). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-17). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-17). Lessons from the struggle at Kelvion in Thuringia: IG Metall and Left Party organize a sellout. wsws.org What IG Metall union is touting as a "historic victory" is the beginning of the end for the factory in Wilchwitz.
(2026-09-17). China's urban-rail transit handles 2.94 billion passenger trips in August. ecns.cn Fifty-four cities operated 348 lines spanning 11,888.5 kilometers, with 3.84 million train departures and 1.75 billion gate entries. Average daily trips fell slightly month on month but rose 2.1 percent year on year.
(2026-09-17). Did the San Francisco Opera violate its Coronavirus PPP loan agreements? indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians On Strike!
(2026-09-17). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). Deterrence by Denial: How Denmark Held the Line on Greenland. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 17, 2026, roughly a quarter of Nuuk's population walked out into the Arctic cold to tell the President of the United States two things: Greenland is not for sale, and Yankee, go home. It was the largest protest Greenland had ever seen. It wasn't really about the slogans. It was about being told, …
(2026-09-17). Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028. indybay.org Antidote to demagogues and corporate militarists…
(2026-09-17). Guangdong rolls out action plan to upgrade its Lingnan-style fashion industry. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangdong Fashion Week-Autumn Session opened in Panyu, Guangzhou and the Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Guangdong's Garment Industry (2026-2028) was released both on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Could US Strikes in Iran Amount to War Crimes, UN Says? moderndiplomacy.eu A United Nations fact finding mission has said there are reasonable grounds to believe U.S. forces were responsible for two military strikes in Iran in February that amounted to war crimes, while also finding that Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. The findings, contained in a report to …
(2026-09-17). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-17). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-17). US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly. al-monitor.com The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas an entry visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday. | In a separate statement that did not mention Abbas by name, the State Department say it would deny visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials with the Palestinian Authority (PA), "as a consequence of their failure to reform, contrary to their commitments to the United States, and their ongoing activities that undermine the prospects for peace."
(2026-09-17). Airbus delivers first aircraft from new final assembly line in China. ecns.cn Airbus has delivered the first aircraft from its second final assembly line in Tianjin, north China's port city, on Wednesday, with the A320neo aircraft handed over to China Eastern Airlines for operation.
(2026-09-17). US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year. aljazeera.com The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
(2026-09-17). Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians who are members of AFM 6 on the third day of their strike picketed at the Opera house and performed music.
(2026-09-17). Australia's social cohesion, far-right astroturfers and the Bondi Royal Commission. asiapacificreport.nz 
Right-wing astroturfers were given a platform at the Bondi Royal Commission, their history concealed and their testimony uncontested. Wendy Bacon reveals what the Commissioners ignored for Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon The last hearing block of Australia's Bondi Royal Commission focused on social cohesion, defined as the "national consensus in support of democracy,…
(2026-09-17). Saturday 10/3: African Arts Festival. indybay.org Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-17). China and IEA sign three-year energy cooperation plan. ecns.cn China's National Energy Administration (NEA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a three-year cooperation plan to deepen collaboration in the energy sector.
(2026-09-17). Sydney cannot revive nightlife while policing it into the ground. independentaustralia.net 
Heavy-handed drug policing is undermining Sydney's nightlife while doing little to tackle organised crime.
(2026-09-17). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-17). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-17). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-17). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-17). U.S. scholar calls on dialogue for governance of differences in emerging technologies. ecns.cn At the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, David Santoro, president and CEO of the Pacific Forum, called on the United States and China to engage in dialogue and establish mechanisms to better jointly govern emerging technologies. (Zhang Dongfang, Diao Wei, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie)…
(2026-09-17). Smithsonian secretary steps down as Trump attacks persist. wsws.org After more than a year of sustained attacks by the Trump administration, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, has announced he will step down by the end of the year.
(2026-09-17). Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race. aljazeera.com Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK.
(2026-09-17). Rapid Houthi advances in Yemen pose massive strategic risks for Saudi Arabia in the Gulf. juancole.com By An advance by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which has included the targeting of Not…
(2026-09-17). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-17). Malaysia's data centre boom: Who pays, who profits? links.org.au 
Gandipan Nantha Gopalan asks: what are Malaysians getting for providing land, electricity, water, infrastructure and incentives to promote data centre investments?
(2026-09-17). Pinglu Canal opens to navigation, creating two-way river-sea freight corridor. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially opened to navigation on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Striking AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians Perform In Robin Williams Meadow In Golden Gate Park. indybay.org Striking AFM 6 opera musicians were forced on strike after concession demands by the management of the opera. They preformed at Robin Williams Meadow after the Opera In The Park was cancelled by management because of the strike they caused.
(2026-09-17). craqdi due to the changes in the native and autonomous left. indybay.org Given all that has happened, and as a countermeasure to NATO's negotiating policies with the industrial manufacturers that intimidate | We emphatically say no to these acts of political impurity…
(2026-09-17). Technology and culture go hand in hand, people-centered cities have warmth: Cypriot Ambassador praises E China's Jiangsu. ecns.cn Recently, the "Explore People-Centered Cities: China's Governance, Global Engagement (Shanghai and Jiangsu)" event, organized by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, invited foreign diplomatic envoys to visiting multiple sites such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou City, East China's Jiangsu Province, to gain an in-depth understanding of local traditional intangible cultural heritage and the practical achievements of China's people-centered urban governance philosophy.
(2026-09-17). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-17). Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
(2026-09-17). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-17). China's Zhuque-2E rocket launches 10 satellites in one go. ecns.cn Chinese private rocket company LandSpace launched 10 satellites on Tuesday, marking the first time a Chinese private rocket firm undertaking a launch mission for a large satellite internet constellation.
(2026-09-17). The "Pro-Human Assembly" on AI: Sanders and the trade union bureaucracy join hands with the fascist right. wsws.org Bernie Sanders, Liz Shuler and Randi Weingarten shared a platform with Steve Bannon and January 6 rally organizer Amy Kremer at an event that marks the emergence of am alliance between the Democratic "left," the union bureaucracy and the fascist right.
(2026-09-17). Jilin streamlines tax refund services to boost inbound consumption. ecns.cn Jilin Province has streamlined departure tax refund services, with transactions surging 277 percent year on year and refund volume up 170 percent, the provincial commerce department said.
(2026-09-17). Top US Republican says Australia would join war with China. wsws.org Michael McCaul, who had just returned to the US after discussions with Albanese and other government leaders, declared there was "no doubt" Australia would join a war with China over Taiwan.
(2026-09-17). OpenAI reports more incidents of models acting deceptively. aljazeera.com The ChatGPT creator says it is introducing a public reporting framework to share unexpected AI behaviour.
(2026-09-17). Morocco's 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement. aljazeera.com Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
(2026-09-17). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-17). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-17). Trump says we are towards of Iran war. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – US PresidentDonald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the conflict.His comments come with the Iran war in its seventh month and with no immediate end in sight.Axios reported late on Wednesday Trump's meeting with Gulf leaders next week in New York is expected to focus on USplans for a postwar strategy.
(2026-09-17). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-17). Trump says Canada becoming EU 'associate member' could be 'hostile act'. aljazeera.com The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
(2026-09-17). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco | TSK Room…
(2026-09-17). Over $19.4 billion secured for rural construction across China in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 130 billion yuan ($19.4 billion) in funding had been secured for rural construction projects across China by the end of August, CCTV News reported Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Unlocking America's nuclear gold mine: The promise of spent fuel. onlineopinion.com.au Private enterprise can solve the spent nuclear fuel problem beyond government grants.
(2026-09-17). Israel, Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors, open embassies. al-monitor.com The move will mark the first time Morocco and Israel have exchanged ambassadors.
(2026-09-17). Hong Kong to target breakthroughs in core tech. ecns.cn Hong Kong will step up efforts to develop into an international innovation and technology center, targeting breakthroughs in core technologies such as artificial intelligence and life sciences, with the push backed by modern finance, expanded public research platforms and closer collaboration with the Chinese mainland.
(2026-09-17). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Result Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Friday September 11, 2026.
(2026-09-17). Saturday 9/19: 50 Years Since the Death of Mao Zedong and the Defeat of Socialism in China. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-17). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-17). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-17). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-17). What are the world's biggest AI companies and how much are they worth? aljazeera.com From Nvidia and OpenAI to Anthropic and xAI, we break down the companies driving the AI boom and how much they're worth.
(2026-09-17). Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.
(2026-09-17). China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia. ecns.cn China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.
(2026-09-17). Fed raises interest rate for first time in 3 years. wsws.org The decision was largely forced on the Fed by the financial markets, which had priced in a 90 percent probability of an increase.
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-17). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-17). Frequently asked questions: Cluster Munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Stronger ties between people's representatives needed as Kazakh envoy visited Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, experiencing people-centered urban governance. ecns.cn
(2026-09-17). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Comisión de Asamblea Nacional evalúa en Villa Clara implementación de transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu 
Con el objetivo de valorar la implementación en Villa Clara de las acciones para impulsar las 176 medidas dirigidas a las transformaciones económicas y sociales que impulsa el país, este territorio central recibió una visita de una Comisión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, encargada de controlar el proceso. | Durante un intercambio con el Consejo de Gobierno, se abordaron tópicos de interés que apuntan a los necesarios cambios, en estos tiempos, de métodos y estilos de trabajo del Poder Popular y de todas las instituciones y organismos, en el empeño de acercarse más a los barrios, comunidades, Consejos…
(2026-09-17). Un maestro es el mejor de los espejos. radiohc.cu 
Más de cinco décadas frente a los pizarrones, generaciones y generaciones de estudiantes de Sancti Spíritus han bebido de su gran sapiencia, clases magistrales en las que quedas atrapado por su poder de comunicación. | Este maestro y creador del que hablo es el septuagenario José Ramón Plasencia Cruz, que en este curso escolar 2026-2027 regresa a la enseñanza primaria de la que nunca se ha ido porque a su juicio, es ahí donde se siembra la primera semilla del saber. | En 1974, luego de recibir un curso de habilitación, comenzó a trabajar en la escuelita primaria de Punta de Diamante, en Cabaiguán; luego en la esc…
(2026-09-17). Barcelona Extends its Perfect Run in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Barcelona maintained their perfect run in the Spanish Football League today by thrashing Racing de Santander 7—2 at the Spotify Camp Nou, securing six wins in as many matches.
| The Azulgranas—champions of La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup—once again unleashed their attacking arsenal under the guidance of German manager Hansi Flick, reaching 18 points—three clear of their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. | Joà£o Cancelo opened the scoring in just the eighth minute, finishing a Lamine Yamal assist with his right foot—a play that began to tip the…
(2026-09-17). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-16). EU head Von der Leyen announces European security pact, including Canada and independent of NATO. wsws.org The State of the Union speech was a declaration that the European bourgeoisie must act independently of the Trump administration to assert its predatory interests on a world scale, above all by waging war against Russia in Ukraine and a trade war against China.
(2026-09-16). Democracy Now! 2026-09-16 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 16, 2026; A Russian Oligarch Secretly Funded Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding; Democrats Demand Probe; "The Elimination Project": Israel's Systematic Dismantling of Palestinian Life in West Bank: B'Tselem; "Architects of Atrocities": Amnesty Says Iran Committed Crimes Against Humanity in 2022 Crackdown | Headlines for September 16, 2026; A Russian Oligarch Secretly Funded Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding; Democrats Demand Probe; "The Elimination Project": Israel's Systematic Dismantling of Palestinian Life in West Bank: B'Tselem; "Architects of Atr…
(2026-09-16). Midterm Madness: Money Talks. Macklemore Doesn't. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è This is Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: Was AIPAC involved in the cancellation of a rapper?Elon Musk's legislative allies just got a rude awakening.One candidate's defense of Epstein associates starts to make sense. | üëç This pop-up…
(2026-09-16). Since 2025, Trump Made More Stock Trades Than All 535 Congress Members Combined. truthout.org President Donald Trump made nearly 30,000 stock trades since his return to office, marking a far higher volume of trades than all 535 members of Congress combined, a new Bloomberg analysis finds. Between his inauguration in January 2025 and the end of June, Trump and his team made nearly 28,700 trades, his financial disclosures show. That amounts to roughly 80 trades per market day for nearly… |
(2026-09-16). US removes Venezuela from drug list, Trump says. aljazeera.com Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
(2026-09-16). Trump Plans New Sale of 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel, Which Keeps Using Them to Massacre Gazans. scheerpost.com Brett Wilkins Common Dreams The Trump administration is preparing to send Israel tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs, The Washington Post reported Tuesday—a move that would rank as the largest single sale of the highly destructive munitions, which the Israel Defense Forces have used in some of the deadliest US-backed airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon. According to…
(2026-09-16). Israel Accuses Lebanon Army Chief of Being in League With Hezbollah. news.antiwar.com Israel's Channel 14 has reported that the Israeli government is accusing Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal of directly coordinating operations with Hezbollah, raising concerns about coordination between the two nations during the ongoing Israeli invasion and occupation of southern Lebanon. These claims are undermining US-brokered efforts to try to get Israel to cede small …
(2026-09-16). Uruguay defends continuation of Operation Miracle. radiohc.cu The National Organization of Associations of Retirees and Pensioners of Uruguay (Oajpu) defended the continuation of Operation Miracle in the country, at a time when the United States is pressuring for the withdrawal of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC). | Oajpu President Sixto Amaro expressed this view in a radio interview, stating that it is a matter of solidarity and sovereignty. | "We are a sovereign country that makes our own decisions. The decisions our country makes belong to us, to all Uruguayans, and to no one else, anywhere," he said. | He referred to the 19th anniversary of the presence of a medical brig…
(2026-09-16). Díaz-Canel announces premiere of his new radio program "Criterio comPartido" radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, announced during a visit to Radio Rebelde in Havana, the upcoming launch of the program "Criterio comPartido," which he will co-host with journalist Bárbara Betancourt. | According to a statement released today by the Cuban Presidency, the Head of State specified that the program will be a forum for discussing the country's problems, "but also the progress made amidst the fierce imperial blockade." | Díaz-Canel commented that the program will feature compatriots who inspire and impress with th…
(2026-09-16). United Nations reiterates concern over the impact of U.S. sanctions about Cuba on vital services and supplies. radiohc.cu The United Nations has reiterated its concern about the effects of the sanctions imposed by the United States against Cuba, noting that they directly affect essential services and supplies for the population. | Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, specifically warned about the consequences of these measures in the health sector and reaffirmed the organization's support for the Cuban people. | These statements come amid growing international rejection of the US blockade, which for decades has limited Cuba's access to medicines, medical equipment, and other basic resources. | [ SOURCE: www.
(2026-09-16). Raúl Castro destaca transformación del sistema penitenciario cubano. radiohc.cu El líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, destacó este martes la transformación del sistema penitenciario del país, en un mensaje de felicitación enviado con motivo del aniversario 65 de su fundación. | En la misiva, leída durante el acto político-cultural encabezado por el presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, el general de Ejército reconoció el trabajo desarrollado durante años "con sacrificio, entrega y dedicación, para transformar el horror que se vivía en las cárceles cubanas antes del triunfo de la Revolución y desarrollar numerosos programas que cambiaron radicalmente esa terrible realidad".
(2026-09-16). Cuba expone en BRICS sus apremios y oportunidades. radiohc.cu Una importante delegación cubana participó en la decimoctava Cumbre del Grupo BRICS, en India, donde expuso los efectos nefastos del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense y explicó nuevas oportunidades de la economía antillana. | Resaltó en una extensa declaración de la cita, la alusión a la necesidad de poner fin a las medidas restrictivas contra Cuba y el carácter de América Latina y el Caribe como zona de paz. | Por tanto, apuntó el BRICS, debe enfatizarse en el respeto mutuo, la solución pacífica de controversias y la no intervención. | Se pronunciaba así este importante bloque de 11 naciones emergentes…
(2026-09-16). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: EEUU en tiempos de Trump. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La contienda electoral, las fuerzas políticas, la situación económica y el impacto social en Estados Unidos estarán en el centro de los análisis de la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles. Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional, Canal Caribe, Radio Habana Cuba y los canales en internet de la Mesa Redonda y Cubadebate, transmitirán el programa a partir de las 7 pm.
(2026-09-16). Al menos 20 muertos y 60 desaparecidos tras derrumbe de edificio atacado por Israel en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Al menos 20 personas han muerto y alrededor de 60 están desaparecidas tras el derrumbe de un edificio residencial de seis plantas de Gaza durante la madrugada de este miércoles. Según el hospital Al Shifa y el Ministerio de Sanidad gazatí, entre los fallecidos hay ocho niños. Son 14 las personas que han resultado heridas mientras que diez han logrado sobrevivir.
(2026-09-16). 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum opens in Chongqing. ecns.cn The 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum opened in Chongqing on Tuesday under the theme "Crossing Rivers and Seas, Mutual Learning of Civilizations."
(2026-09-16). At least 12 dead as Gaza building collapses, many trapped under rubble. aljazeera.com Rescue crews in Gaza pull survivors from a collapsed building as cries for help echo beneath the rubble, witnesses say.
(2026-09-16). NAZA: How a film became an 'eighth front' shaking 'Israel' from within. mronline.org 
Built on testimonies from Israeli military personnel, NAZA has triggered a political and security uproar over how Gaza's war was conducted.
(2026-09-16). Alex Saab Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in US Court. orinocotribune.com Alex Saab, Colombian businessman and former minister of Industries and National Production of Venezuela, changed his initial plea of not guilty on Tuesday, September 15, and pled guilty to a money laundering charge before a US federal court in Miami. The case originated from contracts for the importation of food to Venezuela, and in accordance …
(2026-09-16). Nicolás Maduro Is Not Guilty. orinocotribune.com By Stephanie Weatherbee Brito and Vijay Prashad — Sep 13, 2026 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is not guilty. This is a statement of law and fact, since Maduro has not been convicted of any crime. He has pleaded not guilty to every charge brought against him, and the accusations made by the United States remain …
(2026-09-16). Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering, fraud. aljazeera.com Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.
(2026-09-16). Venezuelan Oil Cannot Fill US Strategic Reserves, Trump Faces Electoral Defeat in Midterms. orinocotribune.com By Bruno Sgarzini — Sep 15, 2026 One of Donald Trump's fantasies is that he will be able to replenish the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR), decimated by the war against Iran, with oil from Venezuela that he has stolen after the January 3 invasion. To gage the scale of the collapse of the …
(2026-09-16). The S-400 is not just a defense system; it is a strategy. unitedworldint.com The future of the S-400 air defense systems Türkiye purchased from Russia in 2019 has once again come onto the agenda. Security sources from Türkiye say that the possibility of selling the systems to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates is being discussed, and that the issue was raised during the latest meeting between President …
(2026-09-16). Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'…
(2026-09-16). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-16). Mecca drone attack: Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone near Mecca, says security of holy sites is a 'red line'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Saudi Arabia has warned Yemen's Houthi movement that the security of Islam's two holiest sites is a "red line" after its air defences intercepted a drone near the holy city of Makkah Al- | Mecca drone attack: Saudi Arabia shoots down Houthi drone near Mecca, says security of holy sites is a 'red line'
(2026-09-16). Zelensky attempts to sell grain export collapse as economic benefit. infobrics.org Budget committee head admits Ukraine cannot cover its own defense bill.
(2026-09-16). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-16). China donates Chang'e-6 lunar samples from Moon's far side to UN. ecns.cn China formally donated lunar samples collected by the Chang'e-6mission from the Moon's far side to the United Nations on Monday. The samples are set to go on permanent display at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
(2026-09-16). Belt and Road Initiative — blueprint for better future of the entire world, part I. infobrics.org The cultural and economic exchange between BRI countries demonstrates that nobody needs to dominate and that nations can learn from each other in a civilized (i.e., peaceful) manner. Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst.
(2026-09-16). Apache Crew Rescue Highlights Need For AI In Combat Says Joint Chiefs Chairman. twz.com 
AI enabled troops to manage networks of unmanned systems across thousands of miles of water and to pull assets together for a quick rescue.
(2026-09-16). A Renewed BRICS for a Polycentric World: From Global Chaos to Orderly Multipolarity>. infobrics.org In its recent report, "A Renewed BRICS for a Polycentric World: From Global Chaos to Orderly Multipolarity", the BRICS Expert Council-Russia presents a strategic vision for the group following its expansion…
(2026-09-16). What to know about US Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in 3 years. aljazeera.com The unanimous decision comes as prices have remained stubbornly high and despite Trump's demands for lower rates.
(2026-09-16). Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.
(2026-09-16). Deutschland erlebt einen Boom der organisierten Kriminalità§t. strategic-culture.su Kriminelle Vereinigungen werden hierzulande immer brutaler. Das geht aus einem neuen Lagebericht des Bundeskriminalamts (BKA) hervor. Im Jahr 2025 stieg die Zahl der Ermittlungsverfahren gegen organisierte kriminelle Vereinigungen. Insgesamt wurden 683 Verfahren eingeleitet, so viele wie seit 2021 nicht mehr. | Kriminelle Gruppen greifen hierzulande immer hà§ufiger zu massiver Gewalt, um ihre Opfer einzuschàºchtern und ihre Macht zu festigen. Die Gewalt richtet sich dabei auch gegen rivalisierende Gruppen. Dies geht aus dem aktuellen BKA-Bericht zur organisierten Kriminalità§t hervor. Im vergangene…
(2026-09-16). Jilin Province upgrades tax refund services as inbound spending surges. ecns.cn Jilin Province in northeast China has upgraded tax refund services for overseas travelers as inbound spending gains momentum, with transaction volumes and refund amounts rising sharply this year.
(2026-09-16). Starbucks just quietly gutted baristas' health coverage. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks is at it again. This time, they've nearly doubled what baristas pay for health insurance while quietly lowering their own contribution. The Seattle Times reports that as benefits enrollment opened for the new fiscal year, workers got hit with nearly double the price tag for health insurance. One …
(2026-09-16). Iran's Sepehran Airlines plane scare: Kermanshah-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Mashhad. hindustantimes.com Amid the ongoing war in Iran, tense moments unfolded aboard an Iranian Sepehran Airlines flight after the Boeing 737 reportedly experienced a tire burst shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, which was heading toward Kermanshah, was forced to turn back to Mashhad after the crew declared an emergency. Video footage reportedly captured anxious passengers inside the plane as the aircraft returned for an emergency landing. Reports also mentioned possible engine damage following the incident. The Boeing 737 landed safely in Mashhad, and no casualties were reported. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions an…
(2026-09-16). IHC bars harassment, arrest of PTI leaders ahead of September 27 long march. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained authorities from harassing or arresting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Islamabad leaders Malik Amir Ali, Shoaib Shaheen and others ahead of the September 27 long march. | Justice Raja Inam Ameen Minhas heard the case filed by Ali, Shaheen and others against their alleged harassment. Advocate Shaheen and Advocate Riasat Azad appeared before the court on behalf of the petitioners. | Shaheen told the court that "arrests and raids have started again ahead of the long march". He said raids were being conducted at the homes of PTI workers and alleged that belong…
(2026-09-16). 25 Years After 9/11, the Deportation Machine Has Exploded. portside.org 25 Years After 9/11, the Deportation Machine Has Exploded |
(2026-09-16). China's highest-altitude 750 kV substation transmits over 11.6 billion kWh of clean electricity in three years. ecns.cn China's highest-altitude 750-kV substation has transmitted more than 11.6 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity since entering operation, marking three years in service on Tuesday.
(2026-09-16). A new Washington colossus. strategic-culture.su The excitement In Washington is palpable with the announcement that President Donald Trump has a new project to help beautify the city on top of the huge banners bearing his image festooning the fronts of government buildings, his billion dollar White House fortified ballroom, the paving of the rose garden, the enlarging of the helicopter landing pad, the soon to be demolished and renamed "Trump"-Kennedy Center, the renaming of the "Trump" Institute of Peace, and the soon to be started Trump-fal Arch being constructed between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
(2026-09-16). Delaware health officials warn residents of possible measles exposure in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware health officials are sounding the alarm after an out-of-state visitor with measles spent time in Sussex County earlier this month. | The state's Division of Public Health was notified that the individual visited an unknown number of stores and restaurants in the greater Rehoboth Beach area Sept. 4. Officials said the person was not showing symptoms at the time but was believed to be contagious. | Because the state could not confirm all the locations the person visit…
(2026-09-16). Courtney Teasley: Breaking The Cycle Of Incarceration. scheerpost.com Mansa Musa TRNN After running a historic campaign to unseat a criminal court judge for the first time in Nashville, Courtney Teasley created the legal education company emeffen to inform working-class communities about their civil rights. From combating police abuse to supporting vulnerable populations targeted by the criminal justice system, Teasley is a business and …
(2026-09-16). Reform UK Could Pocket Nearly £500,000 in Interest if They Are Forced to Return £72 Million Crypto Billionaire Donations. bylinetimes.com Reform UK would be allowed to keep the interest earned on the £72 million in donations received from two billionaire donors over the weekend — even if they're forced to return the gifts. | Crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo gave the largest ever donations to a UK political party, £36 million each, to Nigel Farage's party. | Both were reported as living — until very recently — overseas. Delo was based in Hong Kong and Harborne in Thailand. The Labour Government's current Representation of the People Bill going through Parliament places a cap of £100,000 a y…
(2026-09-16). List of 'Weak Links' Accusers for the "Crooked Skeptic Climate Scientists" Accusation — Summary for Policymakers. wattsupwiththat.com These are the chain of people one increment back from the main promulgators who've pushed the false accusation about 'shill skeptic scientist on Big Oil's payroll who were directed to reposition global warming as theory' ever since the 1990s.
(2026-09-16). Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths. aljazeera.com US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump's pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health.
(2026-09-15). 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opens. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Sept. 16, 2026.
(2026-09-16). A topical task of multilateral diplomacy. onlineopinion.com.au The UN wants to revive the dream of a new international economic order. Can it turn half-century-old promises into action?
(2026-09-16). Claim: African Rain Summoning Sorcerers are being Murdered because of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com In Africa, if someone claims to have magical abilities and takes your money, then the magic doesn't work, things can get serious.
(2026-09-16). China's carbon market trades over 900 million metric tons in first eight months of 2026. ecns.cn The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei Province, where the National Carbon Market Development Report (2026) was released.
(2026-09-16). Canada's role in the disastrous 'War on Terror' should not be celebrated. mronline.org 
The wrong lessons from the war in Afghanistan.
(2026-09-16). 4th Weifang food expo draws record 516 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 4th Weifang International Food and Agricultural Products Expo opened at the Lutai Convention and Exhibition Center in east China's Shandong Province on Tuesday.
(2026-09-16). A hollow show of unity at the BRICS summit. wsws.org The BRICS declaration called for peace and cooperation and criticised the use of unilateral tariffs and economic sanctions but failed to name US imperialism as the chief author of escalating international economic and military conflict.
(2026-09-16). US maintains Colombia "failed demonstrably" in fighting drug trafficking. colombiareports.com The United States President Donald Trump maintained that Colombia "failed demonstrably during the previous 12‚ÄØmonths to make substantial efforts to adhere to their obligations under international counternarcotics agreements." In an annual reviews, Trump stressed that the South American country maintains its an unwilling drug trafficking country "solely due to the incompetence and chaos produced by …
(2026-09-16). Henan porcelain expands its global reach. ecns.cn Liling porcelain from central China's Hunan Province, known for its distinctive underglaze polychrome technique, is now exported to more than 150 countries and regions and has been presented as a diplomatic gift on multiple occasions.
(2026-09-16). Inaugural Mudanjiang-Moscow freight train service launched. ecns.cn A container freight train loaded with footwear, home appliances, and daily necessities departed from Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang province on Tuesday bound for Moscow, marking the official launch of the Mudanjiang-Moscow freight rail service.
(2026-09-16). NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles while covering bus accident, 3 killed. ptcnews.tv Los Angeles: Three persons were killed after a news helicopter operated for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 crashed in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening while covering a separate road accident in the Chatsworth area.The helicopter went down shortly before 7 pm local time near a storage facility in Chatsworth, in the San Fernando Valley. The aircraft caught fire after crashing between commercial buildings, damaging several vehicles and storage containers nearby.The two persons aboard the helicopter were identified as aerial reporter and photographer Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, both employees of Angel City Air. A…
(2026-09-16). Ted Lauzen defeats challengers in Delaware's Democratic primary for state treasurer. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Ted Lauzen is moving forward as the 2026 Democratic nominee for The candidate elected to the seat will replace incumbent Treasurer Colleen C. Davis, who served tw…
(2026-09-16). Al Gore's Global Warming Movement Has Officially FAILED! 'Global Fossil Fuel Use Keeps Increasing' — 'Fossil fuels supplied 81% of world energy in 2024 — A 163% increase since 1971. wattsupwiththat.com The world still runs on fossil fuels.
(2026-09-16). Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60: survivors. geo.tv Gold mine workers climb out from a local mine in Al-Ibedia locality at River Nile State. — Reuters/FileA gold mine collapsed in southern Sudan, killing at least 60 people, two survivors told AFP on Wednesday, while many more are missing and feared dead under the rubble.Since…
(2026-09-16). Three Gorges Reservoir water level reaches 160 meters. ecns.cn Water storage at the Three Gorges Reservoir continued, with the water level rising to 160 meters on Tuesday.
(2026-09-16). Australia: 600 jobs slashed at Whyalla steelworks. wsws.org Labor government-appointed administrator KordaMentha announced Monday that efforts to repair and restart the plant's 60-year-old blast furnace would be permanently abandoned.
(2026-09-16). Shanghai dragon boat invitational draws teams from 14 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 15th Shanghai World Chinese Dragon Boat Invitational was held from Sept. 10 to 14 in Qingpu District, Shanghai, drawing 20 teams and more than 400 athletes from 14 countries and regions.
(2026-09-16). PM condemns 'dastardly and heinous' attempted drone attack on Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned a 'dastardly and heinous' attempted Houthi drone attack on Makkah, saying Pakistan stood firmly with Saudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty and the sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain. | "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack against the Holy Site of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. Pakistan stands unwaveringly, shoulder to shoulder with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the security and sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain – a duty tha…
(2026-09-16). Manchester United lose 3-2 to Brighton, crash out of League Cup. aljazeera.com Brighton come from two goals down to win 3-2 at Old Trafford, to shock Manchester United as slow start continues.
(2026-09-16). Acadia Center's RGGI Fact Sheet Cannot Hide the Problems. wattsupwiththat.com "keep championing the program and keep tightening the cap" is not the reassuring conclusion Acadia presents it as.
(2026-09-16). House votes to end Trump's war on Iran, again. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—By a 220-204 margin, the GOP-run House for the third time defied Trump and approved a resolution to invoke the War Powers Act and bring the troops, munitions, and planes home from the conflict. With the support of 213 Democrats and seven Republicans—many of them from "swing" districts—the resolution passed Tuesday evening. The other 204 …
(2026-09-16). No police, no dogs, no undercover agents in our plants! wsws.org There is a direct line from the Ford Service Department company thugs of the 1920s and 1930s to the Global Security Task Force of 2026.
(2026-09-16). Under Cover Of AI Doomsday, Big Tech Is Writing Its Own Rules. scheerpost.com Matt Stoller, The Lever. Silicon Valley says its machines could destroy humanity. The more immediate danger is letting the people building AI decide how they're governed. Editor's note: Since Matt Stoller first published this essay on his Substack on Friday amid the mounting AI crisis, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei hascalled for slowing the development of powerful AI models, while OpenAI …
(2026-09-16). Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. aljazeera.com Trump administration pushes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel amid criticism over mass targeting of civilians in the region.
(2026-09-16). Labor Day in Michigan: Where is the movement heading? peoplesworld.org 
It's Monday, September 7th, 2026—Labor Day—and the corner of Trumbull and Abbott Streets in Detroit's Corktown is alive with celebration. Music is playing, the sun is shining, and thousands of Detroit's workers are smiling as they rep their unions: the UAW, Teamsters, SEIU and IBEW, to name a few. Soon they'll be marching in the …
(2026-09-16). "Architects of Atrocities" : Amnesty Says Iran Committed Crimes Against Humanity in 2022 Crackdown. democracynow.org 
Four years ago today, the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising erupted in Iran after the death in custody of Zhina Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who had been arrested by Iran's "morality police." Over the next three months, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets protesting against Iran's discriminatory compulsory veiling laws. | Amnesty International has released a new report concluding that the repressive measures used by Iranian authorities to crush the Woman, Life, Freedom protests in 2022 constitute crimes against humanity. Investigating the killings of 377 protesters and bystanders in…
(2026-09-16). For checkpoint and settler attack news, Palestinians tune into the radio. aljazeera.com Palestinians in the West Bank navigate Israeli road closures and attacks with help from a local radio station.
(2026-09-16). Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has formally declared a national HIV emergency in the country. In a pre-recorded video press statement on Tuesday, Dr Lalabalavu said the decision was backed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his Cabinet due to the "seriousness of the epidemic". The health minister confirmed that…
(2026-09-16). Conservative Donor Is Major Player in Gambling Syndicate That Used George Cottrell's Betting Accounts. bylinetimes.com The Conservative Party has accepted a donation from the director of a company that used convicted fraudster and Nigel Farage aide George Cottrell as a stalking horse to place bets. | In the second quarter donation releases for 2026 with the Electoral Commission, it was revealed that the Conservative Party has taken £50,000 in three instalments from Adam Stephen Franks, a former director and current shareholder at the Star Lizard Consulting betting syndicate. | In court documents released late last year, reviewed by Byline Times, Tony Bloom, the founder of the syndicate, admitted to using Cottrell as a st…
(2026-09-16). How The Air Force Patched Up A Shrapnel-Damaged KC-135. twz.com 
(2026-09-16). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 1st Congressional District race between Donald Norcross and Damon Galdo. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race?: | All 435 seats in the U.S. House are up for election. The magic number to win a majority is 218. Republicans currently control the c…
(2026-09-16). Ambigram ideas for women: Beautiful designs that say more than one thing. independentaustralia.net 
If you've spent any time scrolling through tattoo inspiration lately, you've probably noticed a word or name that seems to read the same way even when you flip it upside down. | That's an ambigram, and it's become one of the most popular tattoo styles for women who want something that feels personal, clever and a littl…
(2026-09-16). Incumbent Kathy Jennings wins Delaware Democratic primary for attorney general. She'll face the GOP's David Graham in November. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Two-term incumbent Kathy Jennings defeated The Associated Press declared Jennings the primary winner, calling the race at 8: 16 p.m. She currently has about 77% of the vote, with abo…
(2026-09-16). 'Europe pulled US away…': On TV, Putin top aide explains why Ukraine war never ended | Lavrov. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has blamed Europe for derailing the Anchorage agreements, claiming that had Washington and Moscow been allowed to move forward, the Russia-Ukraine war could have ended a year ago. Lavrov's remarks put fresh focus on Moscow's criticism of Europe's role in the stalled peace process.
(2026-09-16). Gen Z Women Don't Owe America Babies. otherwords.org But the government wants to make us change that. In the U.S. and elsewhere, anxiety over aging populations and shrinking labor forces has been woven into the claim that women in their 20s
(2026-09-16). Is this how NATO-Russia war starts? 'Reckless' Moscow fires flares at Denmark's helicopter | Putin. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Russia and NATO have flared in the Baltic Sea after Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing signal flares at a Danish military helicopter during a routine sortie. Copenhagen condemned the incident as reckless intimidation, while Moscow blamed the Danish pilots and called their actions provocative, raising fresh concerns over a potential escalation in the Baltic.
(2026-09-16). Delaware primary election 2026: Here's who won and who lost. whyy.org Primary Here's a look at how major primary races unfolded: | Attorney general race: U.S. Senate race: Incumbent
(2026-09-16). As US stockpiles dwindle, Trump rushes weapons to Israel, Saudi. responsiblestatecraft.org As government watchdogs
(2026-09-16). The Parti Québécois' "Blue Book" on Independence—chauvinism, austerity, rearmament, and military-strategic alignment with Washington. wsws.org The PQ's Blue Book advocates for Quebec's secession on the basis of national exclusivism, anti-immigrant chauvinism, massive social cuts, and an even more pronounced strategic alignment with US imperialism under the leadership of the would-be dictator Donald Trump.
(2026-09-16). US on Track for Record Oil Output in 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Thank heaven for America!
(2026-09-16). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-16). The load-bearing wall: Vale Dr Harley Dale. independentaustralia.net 
A tribute to the late Dr Harley Dale, described by friend Professor Vince Hooper as the load-bearing wall of Australian housing economics.
(2026-09-16). He Makes Some of the 'Best Pizza in America.' His New Side-Hustle? Selling 900 Sourdough Bagels Each Weekend. lataco.com "Little Ugly's" sourdough bagels are thickly schmeared with a koji-infused homemade cream cheese and topped with juicy sun gold sliced tomatoes or smoked salmon. People are starting to line up for them on weekends on a quiet corner of Long Beach's Belmont Heights neighborhood.
(2026-09-16). Canada Doubles Down On US Servitude Saudi Arabia's Growing Crisis Hurts, Not Helps Multipolarism. thealtworld.com While Canada poses as "reducing dependence on the US" it has actually doubled down on subordination and servitude to the US by expanding its commitment to the US proxy war on Russia in Ukraine; | The political circus created between Canada and US President Donald Trump was designed specifically to create an emotional override compelling Canadians to rally around their Prime Minister and his policies without realizing they were US policies; | While Saudi Arabia is a US proxy, the crisis slowly destroying it serves US interests, not hinders them; | The destruction of Saudi energy export infrastructure hurts A…
(2026-09-16). US Bombs Somalia For 81st Time This Year. popularresistance.org US Africa Command announced on Friday that its forces launched another airstrike in Somalia as the Trump administration continues a record-breaking bombing campaign in the country, which receives virtually no coverage in US media. | AFRICOM said the strike was launched on September 8 and targeted al-Shabaab in the vicinity of Quumbi, a village about 50 miles northeast of the southern port city of Kismayo, | As usual, AFRICOM offered no other details about the strike, and there were no statements from US-backed forces about military operations in the area that day. "Specific details about units and assets will not…
(2026-09-16). The Reform Councillors Embedded in Britain's Masked 'Patriot' Anti-Migrant Network. bylinetimes.com Masked men gathered in Dover and other coastal towns at the start of September, staging the first direct action from a network that spans at least 15 patriot groups and more than 40,000 followers built up over the past 18 months. Coastal groups within the network are now planning further protests outside local RNLI lifeboat stations. | Byline Times has identified seven Reform councillors who are listed as members of these groups on Facebook. Among them is Mark Thorn, Reform's campaign coordinator for Gateshead, who has repeatedly urged his own followers to join Patriot Platform. Patriot Platform, fronted by Da…
(2026-09-16). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-16). Saudi F-15 Shot Down! Ansarallah Official's X Posts Spark Houthi Air Defense Claim. thealtworld.com Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on X, with regular guests…
(2026-09-16). Confronting AI Challenge requires Int'l Cooperation, including China's. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — When I taught at a university in northern Iraq, teachers would gossip about how their students would cheat on computer-based assessments. A smart student with a high grade would take an assessment using the log-in information of a friend who was failing in order to boost the failing student's average. The student who was failing would take the assessment as the smart student, who could afford a low score or two and still pass the class. That way, both students would ultimately pass the course, and their friend group would advance to the next level together. Th…
(2026-09-16). China In Photos: China opens Pinglu Canal, a trade shortcut to Southeast Asia. ecns.cn China opened a major new canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the country's largest trading partner.
(2026-09-16). ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties. aclu.org In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
(2026-09-16). DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo? aljazeera.com M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
(2026-09-16). Industrial Base Concerns Over Building F/A-XX And F-47 Remain: Top Pentagon Procurement Officer. twz.com 
Gen. Dale White says while the F-47 will fly by 2028, doing F/A-XX at the same time is concerning, but that's not unique to just next gen fighters.
(2026-09-16). The Autonomous Self Cult: Ayah and the Inevitability of "Muslim Feminism" muslimskeptic.com You may have come across some of the recent controversy surrounding a TikTok creator known as "Ayah's Voice." She has become the subject of intense conversation on various social media platforms including X. I do not use TikTok myself, but from what I've seen circulating online, she appears to command a somewhat substantial audience, likely …
(2026-09-16). Yemeni Media Published Photos of Downed Saudi F-15 Fighter Jet as War Continues to Rage. news.antiwar.com Yemen's SABA news agency on Wednesday published what it said were photos of a US-made Saudi F-15SA fighter jet that was shot down by Ansar Allah over the Yemeni province of Marib. So far, the shootdown has yet to be confirmed by US or Saudi sources, but the photos show what appears to be the …
(2026-09-16). Dilemmas Posed by Recent Discovery of Oil in Brazil's Amazon. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad and Miguel Stedile — Sep 10, 2026 | On August 14, 2026, Petrobras announced the identification of hydrocarbons in the Morpho exploratory well, located in block FZA-M-59 in the Foz do Amazonas basin, off the coast of Amapá, Brazil. The well sits about 175 kilometers from the coast, in a water column 2,886 meters deep and nearly 500 kilometers from the mouth of the Amazon River. Electric logs and rock samples indicated the presence of a location with petroleum potential. Petrobras, the owner and sole operator of the territory, continued drilling to assess what lies below and the extent of the…
(2026-09-16). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-16). "Logic of Elimination" Drives Israel's Policies in the West Bank, Report Finds. truthout.org A major new report by the Israeli human rights group B'Tselem titled "The Elimination Project" accuses Israel of "dramatically intensifying its attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life in the West Bank." "For too long, Israel's policies in the West Bank have been treated or looked at as isolated events," says Ori Givati, director of international relations at B'Tselem. |
(2026-09-16). Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN, calls for urgent de-escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling for an urgent de-escalation and a UN-led political process to resolve the conflict. | "Pakistan condemns, in the strongest terms, all Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," Ambassador Asim said, reaffirming Pakistan's "unwavering support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and prosperity of Saudi Arabia". | Speaking at the meeting at a UN Security Council emergency meeting on Yemen late Tuesday night, Ahmad said Pakistan fully supported Sau…
(2026-09-16). Voces de la Frontera Gala September 18, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
Español abajo Dear members, supporters, and Gala guests, We're only days away! Join Voces de la Frontera this Friday, September 18, at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee for an unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and collective power. Enjoy dinner, fun entertainment, music, dancing, and a raffle! We still have a select number of tickets …