(2025-09-05). Tuesday 9/9: Gaza and the Democratic Party: What's Next for Organizing Against Genocide? indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/46jnLeG…
(2025-09-05). Veiled Vengeance: From the Death Penalty to the Gaza Genocide. counterpunch.org 
The urge for retribution is insidious and subtle, often rendering it unrecognizable. It clouds objectivity, stifling judgment and self-awareness. It camouflages as false notions of "deterrence," "public safety and security," "justice," a "Biblical mandate," and "a lasting peace," among other rationalizations. Many individuals and societies, therefore, vehemently deny any accusations of vengeful motivation—even for genocide—while unsuspectedly succumbing to its irresistible call.
(2025-09-05). Workers to Microsoft: Intifada! workers.org 
No Azure for Apartheid activists lead a rally outside Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on August 26, 2025. Photo: No Azure for Apartheid Seattle Microsoft workers breached and occupied the office of Microsoft President Brad Smith on Aug. 26, as part of their struggle to stop genocide in Gaza. The . . . |
(2025-09-05). Sunday 9/7: JVP Health Advisory Council Webinar: Fast and Slow Genocide: Gaza and the West Bank. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/uf-w-kLATm-9Psi……
(2025-09-05). After the Israeli Genocide and Trumpian foolishness, why is the Chinese-Russian-North Korean triad rising? thealtworld.com How did the big Chinese military display and the Shanghai conference reaffirm this truth? | When we see Chinese President Xi Jinping flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin on his right and North Korean President Kim Jong Un on his left during yesterday's massive military parade filled with modern technological surprises in Beijing, we see the most significant step towards building a new global system in opposition to the old arrogant Western system led by the United States, which is dying and deserves no sympathy. | The Shanghai Economic Summit included leaders from 20 countries, including Iranian President…
(2025-09-05). If Israel Stops Fighting, A Genocide Ends; If Hamas Stops Fighting, Ethnic Cleansing Moves Forward: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
You always see Israel apologists saying "If Hamas lays down its arms there'll be no more war, …
(2025-09-04). Britain's reckoning: Corbyn's Gaza Tribunal is underway. thecanary.co An independent tribunal into British collusion in Israel's genocide in Gaza begins today. Convened by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, the Gaza Tribunal will hear from esteemed legal experts, survivors and medics. You can watch live here. Among these will be certified legend and UN rapporteur on Gaza Francesca Albanese. On the tribunal's website, Corbyn […] | By
(2025-09-05). Israeli military says it controls nearly half of Gaza City in push for takeover. scmp.com Israel controls 40 per cent of Gaza City, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, as its bombardment forced more Palestinians from their homes there, while thousands of residents defied Israeli orders to leave, remaining behind in the ruins in the path of Israel's latest advance. | Gaza health authorities said Israeli fire across the enclave had killed at least 53 people on Thursday, mostly in Gaza City, where Israeli forces have advanced through the outer suburbs and were a few kilometres from…
(2025-09-05). Israeli strikes kill 72 Palestinians in Gaza in a single day as death toll surpasses 64,200. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least 72 Palestinians on Wednesday, including seven civilians who were seeking humanitarian aid, according to Gaza health officials. The latest escalation brings the overall death toll since October 2023 to more than 64,231, with at least 161,583 injured amid ongoing bombardments and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.üö®The Ministry of Health in Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 64,231, with 161,583 injured since October 7, 2023. | The Ministry of Health in Gaza: Hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 84 martyrs and…
(2025-09-05). Will Cancer Prove to be Another Weapon in Israel's War in Gaza? juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — A week after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, a large explosion incinerated a parking lot near the busy Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, killing more than 470 people. It was a horrifying, chaotic scene. Burnt clothing was strewn about, scorched vehicles piled atop one another, and charred buildings …
(2025-09-04). 'A million people' expected to flee as Israel prepares to seize Gaza City. scmp.com Israel estimates that its imminent offensive on Gaza City would displace one million Palestinians, a senior military official said on Wednesday, as Gaza's civil defence reported dozens killed across the territory. | In Jerusalem, meanwhile, hundreds of Israeli protesters took to the streets to call for a truce and hostage release deal after nearly two years of war.
(2025-09-05). Cancer, One More Weapon in Israel's Genocidal Arsenal. counterpunch.org 
(2025-09-04). Gaza Hospitals Overwhelmed As Children Suffer amid Israel's Deadly Assault. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — British doctors report Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed by mass casualties, with children bearing the heaviest toll of Israel's ongoing military assault.
(2025-09-05). Israeli army: About 70,000 people left Gaza City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli army estimated that about 200,000 residents of Gaza City, or about 20 percent of those who remained there since the beginning of the Israeli war of extermination, will refuse to leave despite the military operation to occupy the city.According to the Israeli media, Operation "Gideon Arms 2" was announced by the Israeli army to control Gaza City as part of a bigger plan to take over the Gaza Strip. However, the army believes that 20 percent of Gaza City residents will stay in the combat zone even if their lives are in danger. Two days ago, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir,…
(2025-09-05). Araqchi Renews Iran's Support for Palestine in Meeting with Hamas Leader. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi praised the Palestinian people's steadfast resistance against Israeli atrocities and reaffirmed Tehran's unwavering support for their legitimate struggle, stressing the need for coordinated action to halt the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
(2025-09-05). Explainer: What would wider recognition of Palestine mean for Palestinians and Israel. geo.tv 
Palestinians displaced by the Israeli military offensive take shelter in a tent camp, as Israeli forces escalate operations around Gaza City, in Gaza City, September 2, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-05). Saturday 9/6: Community rally for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park, 4501 1st Street, Pleasanton…
(2025-09-05). Sunday 9/28: Film: GAZA: Doctors Under Attack & Dialogue with Dr. Mohammad Subeh. indybay.org Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center | 17000 Monterey Road | Morgan Hill, CA 95037…
(2025-09-05). Israel claims control of 40% of Gaza City. jagonews24.com The Israeli military on Thursday claimed it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two years of devastating war.
(2025-09-05). The Gaza War Isn't Over, But Israel Has Already Lost. counterpunch.org 
The Israeli regime has lost its multi-front war in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Yes, really. It may not look like it, but the defeat is real and baked into Israel's future. Let me first make the case for Israeli "victory": Since its 2023 invasion of Gaza, the Israeli Defence Forces report
(2025-09-05). Israel's 'refuseniks': a growing number of soldiers are refusing to serve in Netanyahu's war on Gaza. |
(2025-09-04). PDF of September 4 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Global Flotilla sets sail for Gaza Genoa dockworkers promise support Editorial: Why the West's rulers avoid Asia's World War II parade Mundo Obrero: °Solidaridad con Acción Palestina! Black and white version More PDF back-issues here. |
(2025-09-04). Israeli Forces Only Identify 1 in 4 Palestinians They're Imprisoning as Fighters. truthout.org Israel only identifies roughly a quarter of the thousands of Palestinians from Gaza it's imprisoning under its combatant law as combatants, a new report of internal military documentation reveals. According to an investigation released Thursday, Israel only identified 1,450 of 6,000 Palestinians in detention under its combatant law as combatants. This means that, even under Israel's… |
(2025-09-05). The one-sided intimacy of being a fan. gnnhd.tv 
A Vox reader asks: What exactly are parasocial relationships and why are they so prevalent now? Here's a hypothetical scenario: You hear your favorite podcasters every day. You know their voices by heart. They're chatty and relatable, and they casually reveal…
(2025-09-05). Houthis launch fourth attack on Israel in 24 hours. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Houthi movement launched another drone attack on Israel on Wednesday, marking the fourth strike within 24 hours. The Israeli military said it intercepted two drones launched from Yemen toward central Israel, adding to a surge of cross-border attacks since Tel Aviv's airstrikes on Sana'a last week.Israeli air raids on the Yemeni capital killed Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi of the Houthi-backed government and nine other senior ministers, making it one of the deadliest Israeli strikes on Yemen in nearly two years. Dozens of military and civilian officials were also wounded.ÿ®Ÿä&…
(2025-09-05). Behind-the-scenes negotiations seek to revive Hamas-Israel truce deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported Thursday that initial backchannel contacts are underway to restart ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.According to the Jerusalem Post, citing two sources, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is working discreetly behind the scenes to renew negotiations regarding a potential prisoner exchange deal. The report indicated that mediators are preparing to accelerate talks should the negotiations resume.The Wall Street Journal quoted Israeli officials saying that several ministers and security officials are secretly pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [md…
(2025-09-05). The Politics of Spirit or, Thinking 'In a Marrow Bone'. counterpunch.org 
When the French government began ordering refugees to report to camps, there was little to provide comfort except for poetry. —Elizabeth Young-Bruehl, Hannah Arendt: For Love of the World ….terrible is the temptation to be good. —Bertold Brecht It is a sad thing not to have friends, but it is even sadder not to have
(2025-09-05). Trump mega dinner for tech giants including Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Ex-aide 'missing'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump hosted a White House dinner for top tech leaders—such as Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sundar Pichai—to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its policy implications, with AI education as a major focus. Notably absent was Elon Musk, following a public split with Trump earlier this year. The event included participation by First Lady Melania Trump, who emphasized the need for responsible AI management and ethical guidance.
(2025-09-05). Save LBI Unveils Multipoint Plan to Secure Reliable and Affordable Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.
(2025-09-05). Israel ramping up stockpile of nuclear weapons? Satellite images spark buzz amid Iran tensions. hindustantimes.com Fresh satellite images show intensified construction at Israel's highly secretive Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, escalating global debate over whether Israel is increasing its nuclear weapons stockpile or building a new heavy water reactor. Experts reviewing the imagery are split—some point to the size and location of the facility as evidence of a new reactor capable of producing more plutonium for nuclear bombs; others believe it could be an assembly plant for nuclear warheads.
(2025-09-05). Trump Can Bring Peace to Ukraine, But…It'll Require More Than Transactional Dealmaking. counterpunch.org 
It has become a ritual of American politics: Donald Trump strides onto the global stage, proclaims himself the indispensable dealmaker, and promises to end wars with the flourish of a handshake. The latest act in this familiar drama is his attempt to position himself as the peacemaker between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader
(2025-09-05). Cruel and Deadly: Another Life Tragically Lost to Immigration Detention. indybay.org Florence, AZ, September 4, 2025 — The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project and Detention Watch Network are mourning the tragic loss of Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas, 32, affectionately known as "Lenchito," a beloved son, brother, and friend who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Sunday, August 31, 2025. ICE had detained Mr. Batrez Vargas at Central Arizona Correctional Complex in Florence, Arizona and has reported that the cause of his death is currently unknown. Immigrant justice groups are demanding an immediate investigation and public release of the findings relat…
(2025-09-05). Monday 9/8: No Monarchs Monday (Previously titled Tesla Takedown). indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-09-05). Monday 9/8: Appeal To Kaiser Members: Strike on 9/8 To Stop Union Busting Against Kaiser Midwives. indybay.org Kaiser Roseville: 1600 Eureka Rd, Roseville, CA 95661 | Kaiser Oakland: 3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2025-09-05). White House Epstein File-Gate Protests Call for Release of Records. indybay.org As the Epstein File-Gate controversy continues to grow, protests for the last two days have seen survivors, legislators and activists all calling for the unredacted release of the remaining three percent of files still being held by the Justice Department.
(2025-09-05). Thursday 9/4: Capital In History: Does Marxism Even Matter? – a teach-in by Platypus UC Berkeley. indybay.org Hearst Mining Circle…
(2005-09-25). Argentina's Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl. tribune.com.pk 
South American football's governing body, Conmebol, disqualified Argentine club Independiente on Thursday from the 2025 Copa Sudamericana competition over a bloody brawl during a game against Universidad de Chile last month. | The Argentine side must also play its next 14 matches in Conmebol tournaments without its fans ⚪ seven at home and seven away ⚪ and pay a $250,000 fine, among the tough sanctions, according to the ruling seen by AFP. | Nineteen people were hurt after fans hurled knives, sticks and stun grenades during the last-16 second-leg encounter on August 20 at Libertadores de America stadium in B…
(2025-09-05). Charter Cities Attempting to Create a New Atlantis. counterpunch.org 
Since late 2022, Honduras Próspera Inc. (HPI), a Delaware-based developer of a semi-autonomous zone on a Honduran island, has been locked in a nearly $11 billion legal battle with the Honduran government. After having its project outlawed, HPI sought damages while continuing operations, and in February 2025, a tribunal allowed the case to proceed. The dispute has drawn some
(2025-09-05). California Admission Day – California 175. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" official report of the California Bear Flag Revolt, June 1846 documents the successful plan to "Conquer and Colonize California" under U.S. Military rule on the way to 1850 Compromise…
(2025-09-05). Enhanced internship, higher starting pay among recommendations to draw architectural, engineering talent. channelnewsasia.com The 11 recommendations from the task force for architectural and engineering consultants came about a year after it was formed.
(2025-09-05). new Hello Kitty campaign lets you exchange from quizzes and walks for exclusive merch. channelnewsasia.com Hello Kitty's Move Lite Adventure by LTA is set to launch in November. Fans can participate in quizzes, walks and a digital stamp rally to collect coins, which can be exchanged for rewards such as exclusive merchandise, vouchers and lucky draw entries.
(2025-09-05). Fewer Immigrants Means Fewer Workers, Less Growth. counterpunch.org 
One of the releases from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that gets relatively little attention is its annual projections for growth in employment by industry and occupation over the next decade. BLS's latest numbers are worth at least a few minutes of thought. BLS projects that the economy will add 5.2 million jobs between
(2005-09-25). Australia and Argentina primed for battle of the fittest. tribune.com.pk 
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson said Friday the hot and humid weather will play a big part in their crunch clash against Argentina, with a battle of the fittest on the cards. | The Rugby Championship showdown on Saturday is being played in tropical Townsville, and in the afternoon, making for a challenging environment. | "You're going to see a lot of boys from both teams who are going to be struggling at points in the game," said Wilson, who is back in the saddle after a knee injury kept him out of their last Test. | "But that's why we do our pre-seasons, that's why we work so hard on the training paddock, to b…
(2025-09-05). Powerful quake aftershocks cause more injuries in Afghanistan. jagonews24.com A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday.
(2025-09-05). Asylum seeker convicted of sex assault on teen that sparked UK protests. scmp.com An Ethiopian asylum seeker, whose arrest in July sparked angry protests outside the hotel near London where he and other migrants were being housed, was found guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting a teenage girl and another woman. | The protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, about 30km (20 miles) north of the British capital, became a touchpaper for a string of country-wide demonstrations amid rising tensions over immigration.
(2025-09-05). New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 15, prompting WHO response. scmp.com The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in south-central Kasai province after 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, were reported. | The outbreak has been confirmed in Bulape and Mweka health zones, with patients presenting symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhea and hemorrhage. Samples tested this week at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa identified the strain as Ebola Zaire, the World Health…
(2025-09-05). RFK Jr.'s Dangerous Designs for Public Health. counterpunch.org 
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. writes that "We're Restoring Public Trust in the CDC" (WSJ op-ed, Sept. 3). That would be laughable if it weren't dangerously wrong. In my view, Mr. Kennedy is waging a war against science and the well-being of the American people. Let's not forget. At the height of the Covid pandemic, we
(2025-09-05). Saturday 9/6: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue.
(2025-09-05). Asylum seeker convicted in UK of sex assault on teen that sparked protests. scmp.com An Ethiopian asylum seeker, whose arrest in July sparked angry protests outside the hotel near London where he and other migrants were being housed, was found guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting a teenage girl and another woman. | The protests outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, about 30km (20 miles) north of the British capital, became a touchpaper for a string of country-wide demonstrations amid rising tensions over immigration.
(2025-09-05). The threat to Western thinking. indybay.org China and Russia are leading the way and are also making their experience available to the other BRICS countries. Separate mechanisms are to be created for insurance and financial investments that are largely independent of Western companies and institutions. Access to financial markets and their capital is one of the essential prerequisites for the faster development.
(2025-09-05). When Skepticism Is a 'Farce': AP's Hit Piece on the DOE Climate Report. wattsupwiththat.com Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather accused the report of misusing his work, calling the process a "farce,"
(2025-09-05). Nuclear Snobbery and Atomic Anniversaries. counterpunch.org 
How do we commemorate it? The atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War on August 6 and 9, 1945 by the United States remain the only examples of the use of such a weapon in history. Rather than banishing any temptation to use them, the wholehearted killing of tens of thousands
(2025-09-05). 15 killed as Sri Lanka tourist bus plunges 1,000 feet. jagonews24.com A Sri Lankan bus carrying local tourists visiting lush tea plantation hill towns plunged nearly 1,000 feet (300 metres), with the crash killing 15 people, police said Friday.
(2025-09-05). Ukraine's drone pilots are 'killing for points' as war becomes gamified. scmp.com Rubik, a Ukrainian military drone pilot, had tracked the every move of one particular Russian soldier for weeks, with the promise of earning at least six points for killing him. | In a war increasingly dominated by drones, Ukraine's military has launched a new score-based purchasing system for units to replenish their stocks, and Rubik – his military nickname – was looking to help his brigade cash in.
(2025-09-05). Trump reviving 'Department of War' name in Pentagon rebrand. scmp.com US President Donald Trump is changing the name of the Department of Defence to the Department of War, the White House announced on Thursday, after the US leader repeatedly insisted the rebrand would project a more powerful image. | Trump will sign an executive order permitting the use of the Department of War as a "secondary title" for the sprawling department, a White House document said, apparently due to its official name being set in law. That signing was expected to take place on Friday,…
(2025-09-05). Saturday 10/18: October 18 for a nationwide day of peaceful protests to say NO KINGS. indybay.org Nation Wide…
(2025-09-05). After Zelensky, will Trump speak to Russia's Putin? Watch U.S. President's response. hindustantimes.com After a call with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin "soon." Trump admitted the Russia-Ukraine war has been the toughest conflict to settle, despite claiming he "settled seven wars."
(2025-09-05). Monday 9/8: Picket Line for Kaiser 1-Day Strike! indybay.org 3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2005-09-25). Germany lose opening World Cup qualifier as Spain cruise. tribune.com.pk 
Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year's finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Bulgaria. | Atletico Madrid's David Hancko burst untracked into the penalty box to fire Slovakia into the lead just before half-time against Germany in Bratislava. | David Strelec, who has just signed for Middlesbrough in the English Championship, then made it two with a brilliant strike high into the top corner 10 minutes into the second half. | The result gives Slovakia a dream start in Group A as they attempt to q…
(2025-09-05). Indonesia delivery rider's death: Police officer who drove armoured vehicle demoted. channelnewsasia.com Chief Brigadier Rohmat was acting under orders from his team commander, who was dismissed a day earlier, an ethics hearing concluded.
(2025-09-05). Hong Kong women's life expectancy, China's Victory Day parade: 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Nuclear missiles and 'loyal wingmen': 8 surprises from China's military parade…
(2005-09-25). Positivity wins as Anisimova wills way into US Open final. tribune.com.pk 
Amanda Anisimova credited the power of positive thinking as she fought back from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka and reach the US Open final on Thursday. | The American eighth seed clawed her way into a second consecutive Grand Slam showpiece with a tense 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 win over four-time major champion Osaka. | "I felt like I wasn't playing my tennis because I was nervous, and I was letting the stress get to me a little bit, but then I tried to dig deep and find my game," said the 24-year-old Anisimova. | "I just keep telling myself that I can do it, and I believe in myself. I keep saying that over…
(2005-09-25). Tuchel faces England questions as World Cup countdown begins. tribune.com.pk 
England return to World Cup qualifying action this week with Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a plethora of issues that threaten to ruin his bid to win next year's tournament. | Tuchel has made an underwhelming start to his reign and the German must use qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia to resolve the problems that marred his first four games. | AFP Sport looks at the most pressing topics ahead of Saturday's clash with Andorra at Villa Park: | Lift the gloom | England sit top of Group K with three wins from three games, six goals scored and none conceded ⚪ but appearances can be deceptive. | Tuchel's…
(2025-09-05). Sunday 9/21: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: Confronting Zionism: Free Speech on Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-September2025…
(2025-09-05). A Global Awakening: How People Power is Reshaping Western Policy on Palestine. counterpunch.org 
Is it finally happening? Is the West turning against Israel? Or are we, whether motivated by hope or driven by despair, simply engaging in wishful thinking? The matter is not so simple. | Last July, a significant number of countries and organizations signed the 'New York Declaration,' a strong statement that followed a high-level meeting titled, "Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine."
(2005-09-25). Luis Suarez apologizes after Leagues Cup spitting incident. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, who spat at a Seattle staff member after the Sounders' Leagues Cup final triumph on Sunday, apologized in a statement on Instagram on Thursday. | "It was a moment of great tension and frustration, where right after the match things happened that shouldn't have happened, but that doesn't justify the reaction I had," the 38-year-old Uruguayan wrote in an Instagram story. | "I was wrong and I sincerely regret it." | The Sounders stunned the star-studded Inter side led by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final at Lumen Field in Seattle. | Immediatel…
(2025-09-05). Donald Trump's Media Domination. counterpunch.org 
(2025-09-05). Would Be Kings – Curtis Yarvin. indybay.org Curtis Yarvin is an avowed fascist and a danger to society and humanity.
(2025-09-05). The seven habits of a highly defective country. strategic-culture.su By Bill ASTORE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Welcome back, everyone. I hope you enjoyed Labor Day Weekend. It's grim times in A…
(2025-09-05). President Urges Collaborative Solutions to Challenges in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the active participation of citizens, specialists, and academics in addressing the country's challenges, stressing that collective efforts are essential to overcoming crises.
(2025-09-05). Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure. gnnhd.tv 
Generally, AI chatbots are not supposed to do things like call you names or tell you how to make controlled substances. But, just like a person, with the right psychological tactics, it seems like at least some LLMs can be convinced to break their own rules. …
(2025-09-05). John Bolton says Trump-Modi personal bond has faded amid tariff tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has claimed that the once-strong personal rapport between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has largely disappeared. His remarks come as trade tensions rise following Trump's recent decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.In an interview with British outlet LBC, Bolton said, "Trump had a very good personal relationship with Modi. I think that's gone now, and it's a lesson to everybody." He suggested that leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, should not rely too heavily on personal ties with…
(2025-09-05). MRT reliability in last 12 months falls to its lowest level since 2020. channelnewsasia.com From July 2024 to June 2025, rail reliability fell for three MRT lines, but the overall figure remained above LTA's target.
(2025-09-05). Lisbon: 11 foreigners wounded in funicular derailment that killed 17. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Portuguese authorities said on Thursday that at least 11 foreigners were among the injured in Lisbon's iconic funicular derailment.Emergency services outlined that two Germans, two Spaniards, a Frenchwoman, an Italian, a Swiss national, a Canadian, a South Korean, a Moroccan and a person from Cape Verde were hurt in the derailment.The death toll in Lisbon's iconic funicular derailment jumped to 17, with 21 others injured.The crash took place on Wednesday evening in one of the most famous tourist spots, saw the yellow Gloria funicular went off the track near Liberty Avenue and crashed into a building.Th…
(2025-09-05). Lo Spirito di Shangai. strategic-culture.su Geograficamente, e geopoliticamente, parlando, la SCO sta realizzando passo dopo passo il cordone di protezione del Rimland nei confronti dell'Heartland, anzi di più, perché stanno proteggendo tutti i possibili Heartland del contesto multipolare | Segue nostro Dare nuova forma al mondo | Dalle sue origini come porto fondamentale del Gran Canale fino al suo presente di metropoli cosmopolita — dove gli edifici coloniali convivono c…
(2025-09-05). Miracle in Glastonbury. counterpunch.org 
I don't know how we wound up on Pilgrim's Way, legendary site of King Arthur and Queen Guenevere's graves. My wife Harriet and I stopped in Glastonbury last Sunday, intending only to recharge our EV on the way to Stonehenge, but there we were, trudging up Wearyall Hill in the rain. Joseph of Arimathea is supposed to have traveled the same path 500 years before Arthur, planting his staff and seeing it sprout into a "Holy Thorn" tree (crataegus monogyna), incarnation of Jesus's crown of thorns. This was a land of miracles, and I wanted one. I looked up at the sky and just that second, saw the sun break through the…
(2025-09-05). RFK Jr Doesn't Care About Long COVID. counterpunch.org 
Additional research suggests that Long COVID may be just the tip of the iceberg. Studies of large patient cohorts have found that COVID infection significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular complications, including myocarditis, arrhythmias, heart failure, and blood clots, even in people without prior heart disease. Other studies have documented a higher incidence of metabolic conditions such as new-onset diabetes. There are also neurological sequelae; COVID infections can cause or accelerate cognitive decline and dementia. Evidence suggests that repeated infection may accelerate cancer risk, in part due to…
(2025-09-05). The best budget smartphones for savvy buyers. channelnewsasia.com These sub-S$400 phones may be affordable, but they still rock some premium features for budget-savvy buyers. | This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.
(2025-09-05). This Imam Refused to Be an FBI Informant. Now ICE Wants to Deport Him. theintercept.com 
It was a humid June morning when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents knocked on the door of a modest condo in North Miami Beach, Florida, just across the canal from Greynolds Park — a relic of the New Deal, shaded by old oaks. They weren't conducting a sweep. They had come for Foad Farahi, a Sunni imam who had lived in the area for more than 30 years. | Farahi was taken to a detention center in Miami and then put on a government plane to Texas, bound for a different detention facility. Later, he was moved again, this time to Torrance County Detention Center: a bleak, privately run complex in the r…
(2025-09-05). Recognising Palestinian state to create more problems, jeopardise ceasefire efforts: US. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at an event. —Reuters/FileRubio says it may trigger new strikes, could harden conflict lines.Avoids comment on Israeli annexation plans, calls them not final.US Secretary of State makes these remarks during…
(2025-09-05). El espectáculo de tianjin: bailemos al ritmo multipolar. strategic-culture.su Pepe ESCOBAR | Siempre se trata de trabajar duro, por el bien común. Eso es por lo que luchan los BRICS y la OCS. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2005-09-25). Messi hits emotional brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup. | In his last home qualifier for his country and with Argentina having already booked their place in North America, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes to bag a 3-0 win over Venezuela. | Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or eight times, sparkled in front of an adoring crowd of 80,000 at the Mas Monumental stadium to underline his enduring quality. | The Argentine legend will turn 39 during next year's World Cup, but despite his…
(2025-09-05). Tech titans praise Trump at White House dinner, Musk a no-show. scmp.com Tech world executives showered Donald Trump with praise on Thursday during a rare dinner that saw the US president host some of the most important players in AI at the White House. | "This is quite a group to get together," said Meta chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was seated at Trump's right side. | At the table were heads of major tech companies including Google-parent Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft and artificial intelligence star OpenAI.
(2025-09-05). Iran Ready to Assist Afghan People Hit by Earthquake: Foreign Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi extended condolences to the families of those killed in a recent severe earthquake in eastern Afghanistan and emphasized Iran's readiness to provide essential assistance to support the affected communities.
(2025-09-05). Unhinged: A Return to Washington. theintercept.com 
The ghost of Jeffrey Epstein. Another government shutdown. The U.S. military This is the world Congress returned to this week. If your head is spinning, you're not the only one. This week on The Intercept Briefing, we break it all down with host Akela Lacy and politics repo…
(2025-09-05). Durian and satay scenes get giggles in Singapore Airlines' new in-flight safety video. channelnewsasia.com On Thursday (Sep 4), Singapore Airlines (SIA) unveiled its new in-flight safety video. Running over five minutes, the video features SIA's cabin crew demonstrating in-flight safety procedures, set against the backdrop of Singapore's landmarks, including Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa and Lau Pa Sat.
(2025-09-05). Trump's Attacks on the Fed Fit a Troubling Pattern. counterpunch.org 
When President Trump attempted to remove Federal Reserve Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook from her post, he didn't just target one individual. He threatened the independence of the Federal Reserve and sent a chilling message to every leader serving in public life: no matter your qualifications, your service is never safe from political retribution. Trump's
(2025-09-05). The War Over the COVID Vaccine: Who Should be Receiving It Now? counterpunch.org In order to understand the current controversies about access to the COVID-19 vaccine, we need to reflect on how we got here. The virus is called COVID-19 because it emerged in December of 2019 in Wuhan, China. The pandemic hit Europe and Iran with fury, and arrived in the U.S. by February 2020. In order
(2025-09-05). Why 3-year-olds need smartphones*. gnnhd.tv 
If you're a parent, you've probably grappled with the question of when your kid should get a smartphone. There's a nationwide movement, Wait Until 8th, that argues that devices should be kept out of kids' hands until they're deep into middle school. Some fami…
(2025-09-05). Lisbon funicular crash exposes safety flaws in city's old charm. geo.tv 
(2025-09-05). On camera: EU Spokesperson grilled by journalists over 'Russia Jammed Von Der Leyen Plane's GPS' Claim. hindustantimes.com The EU faced intense press questioning after its claims that President Ursula von der Leyen's plane was hit by Russian GPS interference during a flight to Bulgaria. While the European Commission's spokesperson insisted there was GPS jamming, Bulgarian authorities walked back their initial accusation, reporting no detected evidence on the ground. Moscow dismissed the claims as fabricated, fueling confusion and skepticism in Brussels.
(2025-09-05). Wednesday 9/24: Lifta Virtual Delegation. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/LiftaVirtualDelegation…
(2025-09-05). Indigenous artist fix racist Piedmont Mural. indybay.org After 24 years the racist mural on 41st and Piedmont avenue had finally been fixed. Neighbors hugged with joy as they celebrated the artistic amendment that finally included depictions of indigenous resistance to colonial violence.
(2025-09-05). DB arrests ex-Nilphamari-3 MP Pavel, 8 AL leaders. jagonews24.com The Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested former Awami League lawmaker from the Nilphamari-3 constituency, Saddam Hossain Pavel, in the capital's Mohammadpur area.
(2025-09-05). Trump, Tyranny and the Need for a People's Program. counterpunch.org 
Is Donald Trump a tyrant? A dictator or would-be dictator? Lots of anti-Trump politicians and commentators think so. Minnesota governor Tim Waltz believes that the epithet is warranted, as do Senators Padilla of California and Merkley of Oregon, CNN anchor Jim Acosta, Yale historian Timothy Snyder, and bloggers too numerous to mention. Former Veep and
(2025-09-05). Youth gunned down in Khulna. jagonews24.com A young man was shot dead in front of his house in Rupsa Upazila, Khulna, on Thursday night.
(2025-09-05). Diplomatic tour de force: China's Xi shows he's 'totally in charge'. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, in this picture released by the Korean Central News Agency, September 3, 2025. China seizing on anti-Trump sentiment in foreign affairs blitz.Xi…
(2025-09-05). My Family Just Got Back on Its Feet. Trump's Tax Bill Could Knock Us Over Again. counterpunch.org 
My family and I finally secured stable housing again, years after being priced out of a duplex we'd been renting. I'm both relieved and worried. Now the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens health care and food for my four kids — just to pay for massive tax breaks for the very wealthy. This bill cuts $1 trillion from health
(2025-09-05). Thursday 9/11: Turning the Tide Towards 9/11 Truth. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland…
(2025-09-05). Iran Armed Forces at Higher Readiness: Senior Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A senior commander said the Iranian Armed Forces have attained a higher level of readiness and achievements compared to the period before the recent 12-day Israeli-imposed war, stressing their full preparedness to safeguard national security and the Islamic Republic's interests.
(2025-09-05). Amazon's Lens Live AI shops for anything you can see. gnnhd.tv 
Amazon will now let you shop for products by pointing your camera at them. On Thursday, the company announced Lens Live, a new feature that uses your camera to scan things in the environment around you, while surfacing matching product listings. This feature,…
(2025-09-05). Officer admits to accepting bribes from inmate to smuggle lewd photos and drugs into Changi Prison. channelnewsasia.com Mohammad Asri Abd Rahim, 39, knew the drugs' original packaging contained aluminium, which would set off the prison's metal detectors. To get past this, he repacked the pills into small ziplock bags and hid them in his socks and underwear.
(2025-09-05). US TV drama draws flak in Singapore, Pentagon's pizza orders: 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Nuclear missiles and 'loyal wingmen': 8 surprises from China's military parade…
(2025-09-05). Saturday 9/13: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-09-05). Saturday 9/20: Law March For Animal Rights. indybay.org Penry Park | 236 Kentucky St | Petaluma, CA 94952…
(2025-09-05). The crumbling of Cologne's multicultural consensus. strategic-culture.su Last week, news of a round-table agreement banning criticism of immigration in Cologne made headlines—not least because it caught the attention of Elon Musk. Seven parties, from the center-right Christian Democrats (CDU) to the SPD, Greens, and Left Party, had signed the so-called Fairness Agreement, pledging not to criticize asylum seekers or migrants during election campaigns.
(2025-09-05). Backyard Football '99 re-release date announced for PC and mobile. gnnhd.tv 
The latest modernized edition of a Backyard Sports game will come to PC, iOS and Android this September.
(2025-09-05). North 25th Valley Film Festival Announces Full Program. indybay.org 25th Valley Film Festival in North Hollywood announces it's wrap and full program. Sept 17 – 21.
(2025-09-05). Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine to be legitimate targets. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, September 5, 2025. — ReutersDozen countries vow to join "reassurance" force in Ukraine.Deployment of force not conducive to long-term peace: Putin.He says…
(2025-09-05). Mahin withdraws from DUCSU polls, endorses Baker. jagonews24.com Mahin Sarker has withdrawn from the race for the General Secretary (GS) position in the Dhaka University Central Students' (DUCSU) elections. He has announced his support for Abu Baker Mojumder of the Democratic Students' Council (BAGCHAS) for the same post.
(2025-09-05). Syria/France Ochlik/Bouvier/Colvin case: French courts issue seven arrest warrants for senior Syrian officials. fidh.org On 22 February 2012, journalists Rémi Ochlik, Édith Bouvier, and Marie Colvin, photographer Paul Conroy, and interpreter Waël al-Omar were victims of a bombing while they were in an informal press center in the Syrian city of Homs. Rémi Ochlik and Marie Colvin were killed in the bombing. After 13 years of investigation, the investigating judges of the French War Crimes Unit issued arrest warrants for seven former senior Syrian officials for complicity in war crimes and crimes against (…) | – | /…
(2025-09-05). Israel Failed in Its War on Iran: Deputy FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian deputy foreign minister said the Israeli regime has failed to achieve its objectives in the recent war against Iran, noting that the regime's acts of aggression and assassination of Iranian commanders provoked strong responses from Tehran.
(2025-09-05). Israeli, US Strikes on Iran Nuclear Facilities Threaten Global Security: UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN envoy warned that recent strikes by the Israeli regime and the US on Iran's nuclear facilities, which are under IAEA supervision and dedicated to peaceful purposes, pose a serious threat to global security and undermine international non-proliferation frameworks.
(2025-09-05). Macron: Europe commits troop deployment in Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the United States will finalize its security guarantees for Ukraine in the coming days, following a phone call with US President Donald Trump after a high-level meeting of the coalition of countries backing Kyiv."The results of this call are simple: in the coming days, we will finalize US support and these security guarantees. The United States has been involved in every stage of the process," Macron told reporters in Paris.Macron revealed that 26 European countries have pledged to contribute to what he described as "reassurance forces" —…
(2025-09-05). Il "nuovo e violento sionismo" di Israele come presagio della geopolitica imperiale della sottomissione e dell'obbedienza. strategic-culture.su Affinché un Leviatano funzioni, deve rimanere razionale e potente. Cessando di essere razionale, disprezzando gli avversari che sono più razionali e suscitando l'ira degli avversari che sono meno razionali di lui, il Leviatano allora deve cadere, e cadrà | Segue nostro La strategia di Israele degli ultimi decenni continua a basarsi sulla speranza di ottenere una vera e propria 'deradicalizzazione' chimera sia dei palestinesi che della…
(2025-09-05). Crashing the Climate: Communities Pay the Price for Free AI Tools. counterpunch.org 
AI is everywhere. But its powerful computing comes with a big cost to our planet, our neighborhoods, and our wallets. AI servers are so power hungry that utilities are keeping coal-fired power plants that were slated for closure running to meet the needs of massive servers. And in the South alone, there are plans for 20 gigawatts of new
(2025-09-05). Slovakia must respond — and so must Hungary and Poland. strategic-culture.su Countries targeted by Ukrainian aggression must retaliate to prevent further provocations. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The es…
(2005-09-25). Japanese star Oda chasing career Slam at US Open. tribune.com.pk 
At the age of 17, Tokito Oda became the youngest world number one in wheelchair tennis. At 18, he was an Olympic gold medallist. | Now, at 19, the Japanese prodigy is chasing a career Grand Slam at the US Open ⚪ the only thing missing from his resumé. | "He's like a standing player who just happens to play sitting down," said French wheelchair legend Stephane Houdet, marveling at the young left-hander known for his signature headband and ferocious game. | Already a six-time Grand Slam champion, Oda is the face of a new generation redefining para-tennis. | Oda, who opened his US Open campaign with a 6-1…
(2025-09-05). On the picket line. workers.org 
National parks Workers at both Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks have won union elections recently, voting in the National Federation of Federal Employees, which represents about 110,000 government workers. There are organizing campaigns at 100 other national park sites. Conditions for workers at the parks have been declining . . . |
(2025-09-05). China helps Africa harness the sun. workers.org 
Solar driven water pump in the country of Malawi in Africa. According to the International Energy Agency, about 750 million people lived without access to electricity in 2024. Some 80% of them — 600 million people — live in Africa. This deprivation is a legacy of the colonialism imposed by . . . |
(2025-09-05). CNA programmes among Mediacorp's 13 wins at recent ContentAsia Awards in Taiwan. channelnewsasia.com Other wins include a Best Supporting Actor silver for Unforgivable's Chen Shu Cheng and a Best Drama gold for Another Wok Of Life, as well as Viewers Choice Awards for Mediacorp artistes James Seah and Jesseca Liu.
(2025-09-05). Immigration Interference in Disaster Relief Efforts Invites Catastrophe. counterpunch.org On August 27, the Seattle Times reported that two firefighter crews deployed to fight the Bear Gulch fire on the Olympic Peninsula were held by Border Patrol agents, and two firefighters were eventually arrested after being accused of living in the country illegally. As the Times reported in what must be the most incredible understatement of the year, "It is unusual for federal border agents to make arrests during the fighting of an active fire, especially in a remote area." The move is baffling, as it is pretty well known that nationwide, recruiting and retaining wildland firefighters has been an ongoing challen…
(2025-09-05). Govt forms 3-member commission to probe attack on Nur. jagonews24.com The government has formed a three-member investigation commission to probe the attack that left Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur seriously injured.
(2005-09-25). Sabalenka returns to US Open final as Anisimova sinks Osaka. tribune.com.pk 
Reigning champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka will play Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final after the American ended the run of Japanese star Naomi Osaka on Thursday. | Sabalenka overcame Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a re-run of last year's final and is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend the title in New York since Serena Williams in 2014. | The 27-year-old from Belarus is through to her third successive US Open final. | "It was a really tough match ⚪ she (Pegula) played incredible tennis as always and I had to work really hard to get this win," said Sabalenka. | "Just super happy…
(2025-09-05). Patrick Boyle … smoothiex12.blogspot.com being savage to the so called "tech industry", which is not "tech" industry and never was.
Google, Amazon et al have been called "tech industry" by people who studied "economics" in Ivy League degree mills and experienced priapism each time from hearing "Silicon Valley", "Elon Musk", "iPhone" and other similar sequences of words due to never seeing real tech industry and having no basic STEM education, or, to forestall complains about my non-STEM discrimination, a common sense. The imagination of the Silicon Valley ran into the brick wall of a complex technological reality the same way the geometry of…
(2025-09-05). The Spark 001. thecommunists.org Index Morning Star — an open letter Civil service union joins Ukraine march of shame FBU promotes gender ideology over the heads of its membership Sandie Peggie and the Royal College of Nursing London Underground pay talks A new working-class party? Morning Star — an open letter The Morning Star ran an article on 16 …
(2025-09-05). Tariff War on SA, the Working Class & the Crisis of Imperialism eith GIWUSA Pres. indybay.org Trump's tariff war on South Africa has escalated the economic crisis and pauperization of the South Africa people. General Industrial Workers Union Of South Africa president Mametlwe Sebei talk about Trump's war on South Africa and the condtitions of the working class.
(2025-09-05). You can charge your Apple Watch, phone, and laptop all at once with this 240W USB-C cable. gnnhd.tv 
It's not an entirely new idea given Nomad's Universal Cable from earlier this year can charge an Apple Watch and an additional device at the same time, but Zens' new Pro 2 and Pro 3 USB-C cables offer additional functionality and some welcome future-proofing …
(2025-09-05). The US strike on a Venezuelan drug boat, briefly explained. gnnhd.tv 
(2025-09-05). Replace the State. counterpunch.org 
My new book is now out. Replace the State: How to Change the World When Elections and Protests Fail is available now direct from the University of Minnesota Press, Bookshop.org, your local bookstore, or anywhere you buy books. The paperback is $20. The book's official publication date is August 5, but the distributor has it now and folks who pre-ordered
(2005-09-25). PTI workers not too 'egg-cited' to see Aleema Khan. tribune.com.pk 
Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, was hit with an egg during a press conference at Dargal. | According to a Rawalpindi Police spokesperson, the women involved in the incident, reportedly affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), were taken into custody. | The incident took place after Aleema Khan did not respond to their questions. | Barrister Gohar Khan strongly condemned the egg attack on Aleema Khan, saying the PTI founder's family should be provided foolproof security and urged the government to prevent such incidents. | While speaking with the media outside Adiala jail, jo…
(2025-09-05). Trump threatens tariffs on chip imports from firms not producing in US. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US, speaking ahead of a dinner with major technology company CEOs. | Since returning to office in January, Trump's threat of tariffs has alienated trading partners, stirred volatility in financial markets and fuelled global economic uncertainty.
(2025-09-05). Bottomless Grief Topless Cake. counterpunch.org 
Recently, my deep "Grieving Process" took my breath away — literally — as every respiratory branch on my tracheobronchial tree closed up shop, all airways *on strike* against the new working conditions of Life After Max. It's been months since my beloved husband of 33 years and best-friend of 40, Pr. Maximillian R. Leblovic Lobkowicz di Filangieri
(2025-09-05). Roaming Charges: Multiple Megalomaniacs. counterpunch.org 
There is no legal justification for Trump's military strike on an alleged "drug boat" off the coast of Venezuela. The boat, a simple speedboat, posed no threat to the US Navy vessels. The little boat could have easily been interdicted, searched for drugs and its occupants detained if any were found. No proof was offered that it was carrying drugs or was associated with the Tren de Aragua "narco-terrorist organization." In any event, drug trafficking is not a capital offense, even when it's been proven. Most countries would consider this an act of terrorism and mass murder under international law. Indeed, such a s…
(2025-09-05). Trump is moving Space Command to Alabama. gnnhd.tv 
President Donald Trump is moving US Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, he announced during a press conference on Tuesday. The change reverses former President Joe Biden's 2023 decision to leave it in Colorado Springs, where its temporary h…
(2025-09-05). On Labor Day 2025 in SF, Public Workers Speak Out on Attacks on Education & Health. indybay.org On Labor Day 2025 in San Francisco public workers attended a rally and march and talked about the attack on public workers and privatization.
(2025-09-05). Why kids are all posing like this in pictures. gnnhd.tv 
This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox's newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. My kids were posing for a picture the other day when the older one, like big siblings since time immemorial, threw up a pair of bunny ea…
(2025-09-05). Venezuelan F-16s Approach U.S. Navy Warship. twz.com 
A U.S. defense official has confirmed to TWZ that two Venezuelan F-16s flew near a U.S. Navy vessel earlier today. A statement from the Pentagon says the ship was in "international waters" and warned the South American nation from taking "any further action to obscure, deter or interfere with" the U.S. military's counter-narcotics efforts in the region. This move comes just two days after U.S. authorities announced that
(2025-09-05). Trump to rename Department of Defence the 'Department of War'. geo.tv 
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2022. — Congressional approval needed, but Republicans unlikely to oppose.Critics argue name change is costly and unnecessary distraction.Move would put Trump's stamp on govt's biggest organisation.
(2025-09-05). US says Venezuelan aircraft flew over navy vessel in international waters. scmp.com Two Venezuelan military aircraft flew over an American naval vessel in international waters off the coast, according to the Pentagon, a fresh escalation between the two adversaries after the US struck a speedboat purportedly carrying drugs from the country. | "This highly provocative manoeuvre was designed to interfere with our counter-narcotics operations," the Pentagon said. It said the "cartel" running Venezuela is "strongly advised" not to interfere with any other operations by the US.
(2025-09-05). Argentina win; Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for WC. jagonews24.com Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year's World Cup.
(2025-09-05). 'Sleep under the stars': hotel mess in Brazil ahead of UN meet. geo.tv 
Alcides Moura, manager of the newly renamed COP30 hotel, checks the air conditioning in a room in Belem, Brazil.— AFPWith two months to go, the "COP30 Hotel," spruced up and renamed after the UN climate conference due to take place in the Amazonian city of Belem in November, has…
(2025-09-05). Mexico: Solidarity with indigenous woman defender Silvia Pérez Yescas. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, together with the undersigned human rights organisations, denounce the persistent threats, harassment, and systemic impunity faced by indigenous Zapotec human rights defender Silvia Pérez Yescas. In retaliation for her advocacy and defense of indigenous people's rights, she has suffered repeated (…) | – |
(2025-09-05). Iran and the Struggle for a Multipolar World. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi Although many individuals have regarded the 12-day war of Israel against Iran as a conflict stemming from the forty-year hostilities between Iran and Israel and have reduced it to the level of a bilateral confrontation, in reality this war was essentially a battle for shaping the future of the world. In the …
(2025-09-05). The Tianjin Summit and the Hope for a More Just International Order. counterpunch.org Geneva. On 1 September 2025, in Tianjin, China, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded its 25th summit, with the participation of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, numerous chiefs of international organizations, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, Commonwealth of Independent States General Secretary Sergey Lebedev, and the Presidents or Prime Ministers of 24 States including Egypt, India,
(2025-09-05). Why Trump's Fight with India could have global Repercussions. juancole.com By Sambit Bhattacharyya, University of Sussex (The Conversation) — Donald Trump's tariff policy seems to have morphed into as much of a tool of foreign policy as an economic strategy. But the administration's decision to impose a 50% tariff on India, a key US ally as part of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) along with …
(2005-09-25). Savea-Kolisi clash one to savour, says All Blacks captain Barrett. tribune.com.pk 
The duel between All Blacks great Ardie Savea and Springboks "spiritual leader" Siya Kolisi will be one to savour, New Zealand captain Scott Barrett said Friday on the eve of a momentous Rugby Championship Test. | Savea will earn his 100th cap at Eden Park on Saturday, lining up against 94-Test back-row opposite Kolisi, the man who has lifted the silverware for South Africa at the last two World Cups. | However, Kolisi won't be captain for the match in Auckland between the world's two highest-ranked nations, having been a doubt to play because of a knee injury. | Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus said it would b…
(2025-09-05). Faridpur roads blocked as locals protest constituency shift. jagonews24.com Residents of Algi and Hamirdi unions in Bhanga Upazila, Faridpur, have erupted in anger after a gazette included these areas in the Faridpur-2 constituency instead of Faridpur-4.
(2005-09-25). Djokovic aims to 'mess up' Sinner-Alcaraz plans at US Open. tribune.com.pk 
Novak Djokovic is in the unfamiliar role of spoiler as he tries to get in the way of a third straight Grand Slam final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. | The 24-time Grand Slam champion is the underdog going into Friday's semi-final against Alcaraz but Djokovic is in no mood to concede to his much younger rival despite fears over his ageing body. | World number one and reigning US Open champion Sinner meanwhile is heavily fancied to beat Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and reach his fifth successive Grand Slam final. | AFP Sport takes a look at the men's two semi-finals (x deno…
(2025-09-05). Trump tariffs cause sharp fall in Brazil exports to US. jagonews24.com Brazil's exports to the United States plunged 18.5 percent year-on-year in August, hobbled by the 50-percent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, figures showed Thursday.
(2025-09-05). Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court. |
(2025-09-05). TikTok users top 200 million in Europe, firm says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). China's electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere — except the US and Canada. |
(2025-09-05). 3 states push to put the Ten Commandments back in school — banking on new guidance at the Supreme Court. |
(2025-09-05). Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws — new research. |
(2025-09-05). Terms of reference : Consultancy to deploy Microsoft365 as internal collaboration platform for a human rights consortium. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). Kennedy hearing deepens crisis over dismantling of CDC leadership – health scholar explains why the agency's ability to protect public health is compromised. |
(2025-09-05). 5 forecasts early climate models got right — the evidence is all around you. |
(2025-09-05). We can't fix what we don't track. That's why Australia needs an official poverty measure. |
(2025-09-05). 65,000 Pennsylvania kids have a parent in prison or jail ‚àí here's what research says about the value of in-person visits. |
(2025-09-05). When it comes to wars ‚àí from the Middle East to Ukraine ‚àí what we call them matters. |
(2025-09-05). Putin threatens to target any Western troops in Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). Thailand has another new prime minister and an opening for progress. But will anything change? |
(2025-09-05). Astrology's appeal in uncertain times. |
(2025-09-05). AI giant Anthropic expands restrictions on Chinese entities. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). Anisimova stops Osaka to book Sabalenka showdown in US Open final. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). India: Kashmir book ban violates freedom of expression and academic freedom. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). As Trump abandons the rulebook on trade, does free trade have a future elsewhere? |
(2025-09-05). How MPs' 'abandoned' cats became the unexpected symbol of Indonesia's protests. |
(2025-09-05). Second earthquake in three days jolts Pakistan's capital and northern regions. albawaba.com
(2025-09-05). Omnibus package: European lawmakers must preserve the financial sector assessment clause in the EU Due Diligence Directive. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). An Arkansas group's effort to build a white ethnostate forms part of a wider US movement inspired by white supremacy. |
(2025-09-05). US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international 'right to life' laws — no matter who was on board. |
(2025-09-05). AI is transforming weather forecasting ‚àí and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world. |
(2025-09-05). Colorado has one of the nation's highest suicide rates ‚àí an ER doctor explains how to bring it down. |
(2025-09-05). Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go. |
(2025-09-05). Saturday 9/6: Virtual screening of the film. indybay.org
(2025-09-05). Pole vault champion Kennedy pulls out of Tokyo worlds. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). How RFK Jr.'s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy ‚àí a vaccine expert examines the false claims. |
(2025-09-05). A first connection can make a big difference when it comes to sticking with a career. |
(2025-09-05). Scientific objectivity is a myth — cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it. |
(2025-09-05). You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes — new maps show how risk from 'forever chemicals' varies. |
(2025-09-05). No credit history? No problem ‚àí new research suggests shopping data works as a proxy for creditworthiness. |
(2025-09-05). Hong Kong: Call for the immediate release of human rights defender Jimmy Lai. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). Dollar slides as bond markets stabilise, jobs data looms. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). No, organ transplants won't make you live forever, whatever Putin says. |
(2025-09-05). What makes '2000 Meters to Andriivka' a piece of war pornography. strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-05). Promoted London City smash transfer record with Geyoro signing. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). Georgia: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of pro-democracy activist Nino Datashvili. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). Georgia: Tbilisi City Court freezes bank accounts of seven further leading civil society organisations amid unfounded investigations for "sabotage" fidh.org
(2025-09-05). Hidden treasures of America's national parks are closer than you might think. |
(2025-09-05). Robodebt compensation is a win for victims, but now we may never know the full story. |
(2025-09-05). Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing. |
(2025-09-05). Blaming 'extremists' for March For Australia rallies lets 'mainstream' Australia off the hook. |
(2025-09-05). Born With Teeth: queer imagining of Shakespeare and Marlowe tale is also a play about plays. |
(2025-09-05). OECD recognises Pluspetrol's responsibility for environmental damage and Indigenous rights violations in the Peruvian Amazon. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). Why Hollywood's first iconic Phantom of the Opera film is still puzzling us, 100 years on. |
(2025-09-05). Drought forces drastic water restrictions in South Gangneung. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). Ashwin approached for Big Bash stint, says report. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). When healthcare advice feels like blame — the problem with 'Making Every Contact Count'. |
(2025-09-05). Sabalenka to face American in US Open final for third year in a row. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-05). Constituency-level data reveals which parties are most threatened by Reform. |
(2025-09-05). A Reluctant (Iranian) Exile: Minister without Portfolio. juancole.com
(2025-09-05). Giorgio Armani: farewell to the visionary designer who defined modern elegance. |
(2025-09-05). Helping teens navigate online racism ‚àí study shows which parenting strategy works best. |
(2025-09-05). The disappeared must not be forgotten: Confronting enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-09-05). How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia's toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics. |
(2025-09-05). AI's ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency. |
(2025-09-05). Green gruel? Pea soup? What Westerners thought of matcha when they tried it for the first time. |
(2025-09-05). Can Florida really end vaccine mandates? What would this mean for the US and countries like Australia? |
(2025-09-05). Put down your phone and engage in boredom — how philosophy can help with digital overload. |
(2025-09-05). European stocks rise, long-dated yields ease ahead of US jobs data. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-04). BREAKING: judge bails Defend Our Juries spokespeople following dawn raids. thecanary.co 
On Tuesday 2 September, counter-terrorism police arrested five of Defend Our Juries' key spokespeople following Zoom calls relating to a Palestine Action protest. Now, the group has announced that 'some of the spokespeople' have been granted bail with immediate release. Breaking: several @DefendourJuries spokespeople who were arrested this week have been released on bail, including […] | By
(2025-09-04). Revolving Door Project Releases Report on Abundance Ecosystem Ahead of 2025 Abundance Conference. commondreams.org Ahead of the 2025 Abundance Conference taking place in Washington, the Revolving Door Project announced the release of a
(2025-09-04). Two Men Sentenced To More Than 7 Years In Prison For Attempting To Traffic Truck Full Of Arms To Mexico. latintimes.com Two men have been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for attempting to traffic a truck full of arms to Mexico from the U.S.
(2025-09-04). Researcher Missing After Fall on Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier. latintimes.com An Italian researcher is missing in Alaska after falling into a stream on the Mendenhall Glacier.
(2025-09-04). Florida Is Dropping All Vaccine Mandates, State's Surgeon General Says. truthout.org This week, Florida's surgeon general announced that the state will drop all vaccine requirements, a catastrophic decision that could help usher in epidemics of diseases, like polio, that have been virtually eradicated by vaccines. Currently, all states, including Florida, require children who attend public school to receive vaccines against measles, rubella, polio, whooping cough… |
(2025-09-04). The Trap of Law and Order Under Fascism. truthout.org "There's no rule of law that's going to get us out of where we are," says author and organizer Andrea Ritchie. In this episode of Movement Memos, Ritchie and host Kelly Hayes discuss the role of criminalization in authoritarian and fascist regimes, and why "we need more outlaws" and less fetishization of "law and order." Music by Hatamitsunami & Pulsed. Kelly Hayes: Welcome to "Movement… |
(2025-09-04). Progressive lawmaker Chris Rabb steps forward for Pennsylvania's 3rd District. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—Constituents of Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District have the chance to choose a new fighter in the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Current Congressman Dwight Evans has announced he will not be seeking re-election, opening up a seat in Washington, D.C., to represent West Philadelphia and nearby areas. People's World had …
(2025-09-04). The US Feds Defend Their Torture Again. consortiumnews.com What government lacks all sense of natural rights, humanitarian dignity and due process? America's, writes Judge Andrew Napolitano. By Andrew P. Napolitano While the public's attention this summer has been drawn to masked ICE agents arresting folks without warrants; presidentially-imposed…
(2025-09-04). Gas line breach halts factory production in Habiganj for 10 hours. jagonews24.com A major industrial disruption occurred in Habiganj after construction workers accidentally severed a high-pressure natural gas line during work on the six-lane Dhaka-Sylhet highway, halting production in at least 20 factories for nearly 10 hours.
(2025-09-04). Belarus' commodity exchange launches sheet glass trading. eng.belta.by The products of the Gomel-based glassworks will be sold on the domestic market and for export within trading sessions for cement and aerated concrete blocks.
(2025-09-04). California's Gold Rush town ravaged by wildfires. geo.tv 
Flames engulf a home and vehicle in Chinese Camp as wildfires rage in Tuolumne County, California, US on September 2, 2025. — ReutersCHINESE CAMP: A cluster of lightning-sparked wildfires raged across parts of two Northern California counties on Wednesday, forcing widespread…
(2025-09-04). New oil, gas reserves found in Attock: PPL. gnnhd.tv 
This achievement was made possible through the integration and analysis of geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering data…
(2025-09-04). Belarus top Group A at Victory Cup in Minsk. eng.belta.by The Belarusian pair vied for first place in qualifying Group A against sisters Anastasia Garmash and Ekaterina Garmash from Proton Saratov.
(2025-09-04). Ukraine's TB-2 Bayraktar Drones Are Striking Russian Forces Again After A Long Hiatus. twz.com 
Attacks on Russian air defenses in Kherson and Crimea have opened holes for the TB-2 to return as a strike weapon, although on a limited basis.
(2025-09-04). El Mayo Zambada Reveals Chilling Details About His Capture: Kidnapping, Physical Abuse, & Murder. latintimes.com Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada has revealed that, contrary to some reports, he did not turn himself in, but instead was kidnapped from Mexico.
(2025-09-04). Equal rides: Ministers of next govt and UNOs to get same off-roaders. jagonews24.com The government has approved the purchase of 255 high-specification off-road vehicles for ministers and Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs), alongside 25 new microbuses for senior civil servants, in a move that has sparked debate over cost and necessity.
(2025-09-04). Department of War? strategic-culture.su Last week President Trump took steps to re-name the Department of Defense the "Department of War." The President explained his rationale for the name change: "It used to be called the Department of War and it had a stronger sound. We want defense, but we want offense too … As Department of War we won everything…and I think we…have to go back to that."
(2025-09-04). Neo-Nazi Music Festival Cancelled After Opposition From Anti-Fascists. bylinetimes.com The event, billed as 'Resurrection 4', was described by Hope Not Hate as "the biggest white power gig in Britain in 10 years" and was due to see 500 neo-Nazis and skinheads interested in the 'oi' punk scene descend on to the seaside town. | The festival was organised by Rob Claymore, a supporter of the British Movement, an openly Nazi organisation, and Robert Bray a veteran of the neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour. Recent posts in a Telegram channel linked to the British Movement include the claim that the group is the "voice of national socialism in Britain" and a photo of someone holding leaflets next to Bucki…
(2025-09-04). Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani dies at 91. jagonews24.com Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer whose name became synonymous with elegance and modern luxury, has died at the age of 91.
(2025-09-04). EC publishes final gazette for delimitation of 300 JS constituencies. jagonews24.com The Election Commission (EC) has officially published the final gazette outlining the delimitation of 300 parliamentary constituencies for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections…
(2025-09-04). Watch: North Korea cleans up traces of Kim Jong Un after meeting with Putin. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet during their visit to Beijing to attend China's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-04). Washington sues to halt Trump's deployment of National Guard. scmp.com The District of Columbia on Thursday sued to stop US President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard during his law enforcement intervention in Washington. | The city's attorney general, Brian Schwalb, said the surge of troops essentially amounts to an "involuntary military occupation".
(2025-09-04). Trump tells Europe to put economic pressure on China over Ukraine. scmp.com US President Donald Trump urged European countries on Thursday to put economic pressure on China because of its support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said. | Speaking by video conference with European leaders gathered in Paris, Trump also said "Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war", a senior White House official said on condition of anonymity.
(2025-09-04). Israel's Smotrich Vows to Annex West Bank: "Maximum Land, Minimum Population" truthout.org Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed that Israel will illegally annex the occupied West Bank in a press conference on Wednesday, touting a chilling principle of "maximum land" with "minimum population." In a press conference, Smotrich presented a plan for Israel to take control of roughly 82 percent of the occupied West Bank. "Enemies should be fought against… |
(2025-09-04). Best Sweepstakes Casino of 2025: Mega Frenzy & Top Sweeps Coins Casinos. latintimes.com Looking to play for real cash prizes without spending a cent up front? Here's a look at tested top sweepstakes casinos that run on sweeps coins.
(2025-09-04). "But come with old Khayyam and leave the Lot," FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:9. juancole.com As with stanza 1: 8, the next quatrain in Edward FitzGerald's 1859 translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám concerns the fleeting character of political glory, and of life in general. It continues to introduce English-speaking audiences to Iranian kings and heroes, the Persian equivalents of Agamemnon and Achilles: IX. But come with old Khayyam, and …
(2025-09-04). Experts decry US 'summary execution' of alleged drug runners off Venezuelan coast. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Legal and human rights experts said that Tuesday's "Drug trafficking is a crime, not an act of war," former Human Rights…
(2025-09-04). NATO Chief's Hardest Words For Ukraine Yet, 'Says Europe Must Not Be Naive About Russia's…' | FULL. hindustantimes.com At an IISS keynote address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte asserted that Russia has no authority to decide on Western troop deployments in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the necessity for security guarantees to be determined by Kyiv alone. Rutte highlighted ongoing security threats from Russia and other global actors, called for greater defense production, and praised allied unity and increased military spending under US leadership.
(2025-09-04). How BRICS Is Fostering Dialogue and Addressing Global Challenges. infobrics.org The role of BRICS in the world has been hailed as a positive force driving dialogue and creating strategic conditions for development, rather than opposing any particular nation, including the United States…
(2025-09-04). Red States Most Impacted By Trump Cuts To CDC Grants. newsone.com 
(2025-09-04). Epstein victims ready to expose the men who allegedly abused them. thecanary.co Despite his historic and well-documented connections to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has long suggested he would release more info on the case. This caused problems for Trump in 2025 when he returned to power and… refused to release anything. In fact, he did the opposite and suggested it was all a hoax by […] | By
(2025-09-04). Democratic Sen. John Fetterman Backs Use Of Lethal Force Against Cartels: 'Fully Support'. latintimes.com Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has backed the use of lethal force against cartels following an attack on a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11…
(2025-09-04). China's JL-1 Air Launched Ballistic Missile's Official Debut Is A Big Deal. twz.com 
Beyond the unveiling of the JL-1 itself, the huge parade in Beijing was the first real showcase of the air leg of China's new nuclear triad.
(2025-09-05). Corbyn-led tribunal accuses UK of complicity in Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer's government is guilty of aiding Israel war crimes, experts at unofficial inquiry suggest.
(2025-09-05). LIVE: Israel kills 18 overnight as intense strikes flatten Gaza City. aljazeera.com Israel's army continued its assault overnight on Gaza City, killing at least 18 people, including seven children.
(2025-09-05). LIVE: Israel kills 7 children as offensive reaches the 'heart of Gaza City'. aljazeera.com Israel's army expands its assault on Gaza City, killing at least 20 people on Friday, including seven children.
(2025-09-05). Osaka knocked out of US Open; Sabalenka to play Anisimova in final. aljazeera.com Reigning champ Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula while Amanda Anisimova upset Naomi Osaka to make first US Open final.
(2025-09-05). Fact checking Robert F Kennedy's statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines. aljazeera.com Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.
(2025-09-05). US Department of Defense to be renamed 'Department of War': Report. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump recently said 'defence is too defensive' as the US wants 'to be offensive too'.
(2025-09-05). Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China's interests. aljazeera.com Goodwill messages continued this week's public display of diplomatic unity between Beijing, Pyongyang and Moscow.
(2025-09-05). Pentagon warns Venezuela as 2 military aircraft fly near US warship. aljazeera.com Defense Department says 'two Maduro regime military aircraft' flew near US warship in a 'highly provocative' move.
(2025-09-05). Climate-change-driven wildfires increasing air pollution across globe: UN. aljazeera.com Wildfires release a "witches' brew" of pollutants that can wreck air quality even a continent away.
(2025-09-05). Has India 'weaponised water' to deliberately flood Pakistan? aljazeera.com Pakistan blames India for floods that have killed hundreds, but experts urge focus on climate change.
(2025-09-05). Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister. aljazeera.com The vote is a major blow to the Shinawatra clan, a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades.
(2025-09-05). Indonesia in chaos: Five Indonesians give views on why and how to fix it. aljazeera.com
(2025-09-05). Messi brace for Argentina downs Venezuela in emotional World Cup farewell. aljazeera.com
(2025-09-04). Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after divisive 25-year tenure. aljazeera.com Levy's departure comes after Spurs secured the UEFA Europa League last season but finished 17th in the Premier League.
(2025-09-04). Judge blocks Trump's bid to cut $4bn in US foreign aid. aljazeera.com Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.
(2025-09-04). Prosecutors launch probe into Argentina couple over Nazi-looted painting. aljazeera.com The painting, Portrait of a Lady, had disappeared from the collection of a Jewish art dealer during World War II.
(2025-09-05). Students from Xinjiang get war lessons on study tour. ecns.cn During the visit, the teachers and students of the school stood solemnly before the Hundred Regiments Offensive Monument, offering deep bows and laying flowers in remembrance of the fallen heroes.
(2025-09-05). Shanghai and Xizang forge first-of-its-kind green electricity pact across thousand miles. ecns.cn Shanghai and Xizang have achieved their first green electricity transaction, transferring 7.85 million kWh of clean energy in a deal facilitated by the Beijing Power Exchange Center. The agreement was announced during the 60th anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region's establishment.
(2025-09-05). World's highest bridge set to open in SW China in September. ecns.cn The 2,890-meter Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, which has a main span of 1,420 meters, will become the world's largest span bridge in a mountainous area. The bridge has passed crucial load-bearing tests, marking a significant milestone toward its anticipated opening in September.
(2025-09-05). CIIE Stories | CIIE stories reach United Nations. ecns.cn At a recent "Working Together to Implement the UN 2030 Agenda – CIIE in Action" Global Development Initiative Seminar held in Geneva, representatives of CIIE exhibitors shared their compelling journeys of connecting with the Chinese market. The stories of transitioning from success at the "Four-Leaf Clover" to sharing their achievements at the United Nations serve as a vibrant testament to how the CIIE promotes global trade development and supports Sustainable Development Goals.
(2025-09-05). China to launch three-year campaign to strengthen bird protection. ecns.cn China is preparing to launch a three-year nationwide effort to improve bird protection. The campaign will mainly focus on conserving birds and their habitats, fighting illegal hunting, and raising public awareness.
(2025-09-05). Stunning rainbow meets rosy clouds over sky in east China. ecns.cn Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2025 shows a splendid scene of a rainbow and rosy clouds appears together in the sky over Yantai City, east China's Shandong Province.
(2025-09-05). EconoScope | China's V-Day parade showcases unmanned, AI-powered military gear. ecns.cn China unveiled a lineup of new equipment at Wednesday's military parade, with unmanned weaponry such as unmanned underwater vehicles, drones, and other systems in the spotlight.
(2025-09-05). Taiwan compatriots feel shared strength. ecns.cn People from Taiwan said they felt a shared sense of pride in the nation's strength and prosperity as they watched the Chinese mainland's V-Day parade both online and in person on Wednesday.
(2025-09-05). SCO: best answer to present, future challenges. ecns.cn The birth of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) not only serves as a platform to connect SCO countries but also ignites a strategy to balance global power.
(2025-09-05). Exploring CIIE: An innovation journey. ecns.cn According to Jay Wu, Vice President and Director of Supply Chain & Corporate Development Strategy of Michelin China, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has pressed the "accelerator pedal" for this process.
(2025-09-05). China's naval hospital ship Silk Road Ark to begin first overseas mission. ecns.cn China's naval hospital ship Silk Road Ark will set sail in early September for the South Pacific and Latin America to carry out its first overseas deployment, the Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
(2025-09-05). China slams EU official's 'autocratic alliance' claim as irresponsible. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday slammed a senior EU official's comments that China, Russia, Iran, and the DPRK are forming "an autocratic alliance" to challenge the rule-based world order as "very wrongful and irresponsible."
(2025-09-05). China-ASEAN trade cruising in high gear. ecns.cn Key exports from Laos to China include fruits, beer, cassava, rubber and minerals, with the range of products transported expanding from just over 10 to more than 3,000 varieties.
(2025-09-05). Breakthrough could deepen sea research. ecns.cn Patrolling in the dark seamount area at a depth of 4,070 meters, a robot fish about 32 centimeters long, with a wingspan of approximately 18 cm and weighing only 670 grams, glides flexibly along with all the real fishes.
(2025-09-05). Exploring Qingyan ancient town in southwest China. ecns.cn Qingyan ancient town in Guizhou Province served as a key military stronghold during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), with well-preserved ancient architecture scattered throughout the town.
(2025-09-05). Chinese team advances AI vision model for eye care. ecns.cn An international research collaboration effort led by Chinese scientists has unveiled a vision-based foundation model that promises to transform eye care worldwide.Forty-four ophthalmologists from China, India, Malaysia, Denmark, Equatorial Guinea and the United States, working in primary and specialty care clinics, validated its efficacy, highlighting EyeFM's utility as a clinical co-pilot.
(2025-09-05). China, DPRK reaffirm friendship, vow closer ties as top leaders hold talks. ecns.cn The top leaders of China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between the two neighboring countries, pledging further development of bilateral relations.
(2025-09-05). Symbolic '14' highlighted at China's V-Day military parade. ecns.cn The number 14 became a recurring symbol on Wednesday morning as a grand gathering was held at Tian'anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-09-05). Xi sends congratulatory letter to World Smart Industry Expo 2025. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to the World Smart Industry Expo 2025.
(2025-09-05). From 'I came to fact check' to 'I'm not leaving': How Xinjiang has become China's hottest travel destination. ecns.cn It's 2019. Three guys at the Urumqi Grand Bazaar waved me over, shocked at seeing a foreigner from Europe.
(2025-09-05). China Innovation Pavilion opens at 2025 Paris Design Week. ecns.cn
(2025-09-05). Autumn harvest drying in Miao village in Guizhou. ecns.cn
(2025-09-05). Anti-genocide activists leave message on factory making F-35 strike fighter parts. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Critics of Antisemitism Summit 'antisemitic', says Israeli antisemitism chief. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). NSW Art Gallery staff walk out over job cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). The importance of Green Left. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Palestine protesters continue to stand for justice and freedom. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Labor rushes through new anti-asylum seeker laws. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Bolivia's elections: MAS loses power, right wing resurges. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Is the Palestine movement at a turning point? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Activists demand reinstatement of gender-affirming care. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Syria: Ahmed al-Sharaa's regime is failing to unite the country, says Rojava revolutionary leader. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). NT inquiry finds strong support for voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Say no to racism and the far right. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Rank-and-file unionists call September 10 national day of action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Protest demands Labor sanction NT gov't for racism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Sept 13: Join the national day of action against racism, fascism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). 'Voices for the Valley' highlights fight against coal. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). Byron Shire Council votes for Israel boycott. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-05). UN: More food in Gaza, but deaths from malnutrition will continue. haaretz.com A report published by the United Nations on Gaza found that about 10% of children examined suffered from acute or severe malnutrition. However, the rate of food distribution almost doubled in August, and prices of some food products in the Strip are falling…
(2025-09-05). When it comes to launguishing hostages, Netanyahu has no empathy. haaretz.com As the IDF chief and even Likud ministers raise questions about the consequences of an extended Gaza campaign, Netanyahu's attention is fixed only on political survival: how to remain in power and out of prison…
(2025-09-05). IDF to families: location unknown, upcoming Gaza offensive may endanger them. haaretz.com
(2025-09-04). EXPOSED: far-right Israeli mercenary group operating with impunity in Gaza. thecanary.co On Wednesday 3 September, the Hebrew newspaper Haaretz revealed the existence of an irregular Israeli group called "Uriah," comprising settlers from the West Bank, which has been demolishing Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip for about a year, under limited supervision by the Israeli army. The newspaper explained that the group sends soldiers into tunnels […] | By
(2025-09-05). After 700 days of war, Israel is in the hands of an evil and indifferent government. haaretz.com Netanyahu was right when he talked about 'fascist Falangists,' but he attributed the description to the wrong people ‚ñ The prime minister is not only betting on human lives, but also on Israel's standing in the world. He destroys everything he touches ‚ñ And when Bibi mocks 'weak' leaders, what does that say about him?
(2025-09-05). Three killed in two separate shooting incidents in northern Israel. haaretz.com A man in his 50s was shot dead in the Druze town of Isfiya, while two residents of Jisr al-Zarqa were shot and killed near their hometown; Police blame rivalries between criminal gangs…
(2025-09-05). Netanyahu defends record on Christians in latest pro-Trump podcast appearance. haaretz.com In his fourth appearance on a right-wing podcast, the Israeli prime minister insisted that 'Israel is the only place in the Middle East where Christians are safe,' accusing the Palestinian Authority of effectively "booting out" Christians following the Oslo Accords.
(2025-09-05). feel deeply connected to Israel. I have no idea why. My dream is to live. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a French Orthodox Christian moved by a spiritual experience in Jerusalem, and metalhead parents whose child rejects their musical taste…
(2025-09-05). Reports: Around 30 Israeli settlers wound at least three Palestinians in raid on West Bank village. haaretz.com Khallet al-Daba locals said a baby and an elderly couple were among those wounded in the attack. The village is part of the Masafer Yatta area, home to over 1,000 Palestinians under continuous threat of displacement by Israeli settlers, authorities and the IDF…
(2025-09-05). Prosecutors say they have more than 1.5 million pages of evidence as Capital Jewish Museum suspect pleads not guilty. haaretz.com Elias Rodriguez, 31, is charged with murdering Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May…
(2025-09-05). Momentum Grows for New Treaty on Right to Education. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students in a pre-primary school classroom in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2021. | © 2021 Bede Sheppard/Human Rights Watch | Momentum is mounting for a new global treaty to secure every child's right to free education. This week, countries gathered at the United Nations in Geneva to advance negotiations on an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.The proposed treaty would close a gap in international law. The convention guarantees free primary education but stops short of requiring governments to deliver free secondary education to all. It is completely silent on…
(2025-09-04). African, Caribbean Summit Should Address Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hundreds of people of African descent took part in the African Emancipation Day Reparations March in London, August 1, 2017. | © 2017 Wiktor Szymanowicz/Shutterstock | Governments attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit should closely work with civil society and affected communities to develop a human rights-based approach to reparations, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch issued a question and answer document outlining key international standards that should guide reparatory processes for the lasting impact of enslavement and other colonial atrocities, and why reparati…
(2025-09-05). Update from the Red Cross Field Hospital, Rafah: 15-Month Operational Summary. icrc.org Rafah, Gaza Strip – 9 May 2024 to 31 July 2025…
(2025-09-05). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-05). Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, 25 August 2025, Geneva…
(2025-09-05). Philippines: "The Book of Memories" book and exhibit launch. icrc.org A tribute to Marawi's missing people and their families' relentless search for answers…
(2025-09-05). Myanmar: Restoring hope to families of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared – Supporting Syrian families of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). International Day of the Disappeared: Conflict in Sudan drives missing persons cases in Africa. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). South Sudan: The pain, memories and hope. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Syria: For families of the missing, it is answers, not time, that will heal the pain. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Frequently asked questions about the closure of ICRC's office in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Number of missing people registered with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement up nearly 70% in five years. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Iraq: Accompaniment and Walking Beside Families of the Missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). DRC: Silence, a slow killer. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Azerbaijan: Facts and figures from over 30 years of humanitarian engagement. icrc.org
(2025-09-05). Uganda's SGR edges forward but hurdles remain. independent.co.ug 
Progress on land acquisition has also advanced, with 150 km — about 55% of the route — already secured Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has released $75 million to Turkish contractor Yapƒ± Merkezi to begin preliminary work on its long-delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a project the government says will cut freight costs and …
(2025-09-05). dfcu's Charles Mudiwa champions vocational education as key to Uganda's transformation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charles Mudiwa, the Chief Executive Officer of dfcu Bank, has emphasized the need to prioritize vocational education as a pathway to transforming Uganda's education system and driving sustainable community development. Speaking on August 30 during the official launch of the Rotary Club of Kampala-Blue Hearts at dfcu's Head Offices …
(2025-09-05). Do hair loss treatments work? independent.co.ug 
Experts explain what actually works for women ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | While losing around 50 to 100 strands of hair each day is completely natural, when hair loss is more than normal, it can spark anxiety about whether there is a health issue happening beneath the surface. From kitchen remedies and essential oils to massages and …
(2025-09-04). Why young people are the heart of Africa's food revolution. independent.co.ug 
Open Letter to the Editor COMMENT | My name is Adja Boudy Kanté. I am 32 years old, a mother, and a proud young entrepreneur from Senegal. I grew up in Guediawaye, just outside Dakar, and I have dedicated my life to creating nutritious, healthy products from local cereals, products that heal, empower, and redefine …
(2025-09-05). Article 80 consigns UN conjectural State of Palestine to shredder. onlineopinion.com.au Facts always beat conjecture – yet the UN prepares to recognise a 'conjectural State of Palestine' in violation of its own Charter.
(2025-09-05). 300 stand in defiance. onlineopinion.com.au For Melburnians, Day 101 of lockdown was not just about COVID rules — it became a stand against government overreach.
(2025-09-05). Trump's Pentagon Shake-Up: Rebranding or Rebel Taming? thinktank.pk In a bold move set to reshape America's military identity, President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order on September 6, 2025, designating the Department of Defense (DoD) as the "Department of War" as a secondary title. This directive, confirmed by multiple sources instructs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to adopt the title "Secretary …
(2025-09-05). ICC World Cup : India-Pakistan Politics Dulls Women's Cricket Shine. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes world of international cricket, where rivalries fuel passion and drive viewership, the India-Pakistan matchup stands as an unparalleled spectacle. Yet, as the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 approaches—set to kick off on September 29 in a hybrid hosting model between India and Sri Lanka—the shadow of political maneuvering looms large, dimming the …
(2025-09-05). Bulgaria Rejects Russian Jamming Story: Is Western Press Fueling Fear? thinktank.pk On September 1, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's chartered jet landed in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as part of her tour to rally Eastern European support for Ukraine. What should have been a routine visit exploded into a media frenzy, with outlets like the Financial Times, Politico, and The Guardian alleging that Russia jammed …
(2025-09-05). COP30 Deadline Looms: Is the World Ready to Go Green? thinktank.pk As the clock ticks toward the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on November 15, 2025, the United Nations is sounding the alarm. With most countries, including the European Union, missing the February 2025 deadline for submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—their climate action blueprints—UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell is pushing for immediate action. This …
(2025-09-04). The New Face of Orientalism: "Behave Civilized" unitedworldint.com The US ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy to Syria and Lebanon sparked a debate with his remarks in a press conference in Beirut. Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China In recent days, Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and also the Special Envoy for Syria, tried to give a "lesson in civilization" during …
(2025-09-05). Eagles unveil 2024 Super Bowl banner amid fireworks before NFL opener against Dallas. whyy.org Just as coach Nick Sirianni promised, the Eagles stayed in the locker room for a pregame Super Bowl championship celebration. | No worries. | More than 60,000 fans, team owner Jeffrey Lurie, retired franchise great Brandon Graham and even TV star and Eagles fan Rob Mac stuck around for the fireworks— and the unveiling of the 2024 World Champions banner. | The Eagles unveiled the banner during the ceremony staged ahead of Thursday's NFL opener against the Dallas Cowboys. | Sirianni seemingly feigned ignorance this week when he said he had no idea the opener would also serve as the green-hued stage for the ba…
(2025-09-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-05). Pennsylvania schools still pursuing solar projects despite federal tax credit rollbacks. whyy.org
(2025-09-05). Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener. whyy.org
(2025-09-04). Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate complaints about acts of discrimination. | The ordinance, introduced in August, is still under review, yet the public flooded Wednesday's Delaware County Council meeting with emotional testimony, ranging from…
(2025-09-05). Gaza: Doctors on the Frontline—British surgeons working in the midst of the "utter inhumanity" of Israel's genocide. wsws.org The half-hour film is a harrowing chronicle of the human cost inflicted on the civilian population, as well as medical professionals, in Gaza.
(2025-09-05). Survey reveals deterioration of physical and mental health among schoolchildren in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The latest data indicates a significant deterioration in the physical and mental wellbeing of students over the past eight years.
(2025-09-05). As French government and debt crises mount, Mélenchon denies there is a capitalist crisis. wsws.org Mélenchon's call to resolve the crisis simply by removing President Macron reflect his opposition to the necessary revolutionary, socialist measures that the working class must take.
(2025-09-05). Canada's Liberal government to join Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defence shield. wsws.org The issue of joining "Golden Dome" is being raised as part of Ottawa's efforts to reach a new economic and security arrangement with the would-be dictator Trump, whose "America First" trade policies and threats to annex Canada have shaken the neighbours' more-than-eight-decade-long alliance.
(2025-09-05). Nurses and case workers strike Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. wsws.org More than 700 nurses and case workers at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, members of Teamster Local 332, have been on strike for five days and demanding mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios and defense of previous gains.
(2025-09-05). Defeating Australia's far-right requires a political fight against the Labor government. wsws.org Labor's promotion of anti-immigrant xenophobia and its imposition of a major social crisis have created the political conditions for far-right tendencies to make an appeal to discontent.
(2025-09-05). ICE agents, National Guard could arrive in Chicago by weekend. wsws.org As Trump prepares to extend his domestic military crackdown to the third-largest US city, congressional Democrats have been largely silent about the threat of a presidential dictatorship.
(2025-09-05). Australian governments cover up roots of childcare crisis. wsws.org Governments, Labor and Liberal-National alike, have responded to disturbing allegations of sexual abuse in childcare centres by refusing to address the underlying issue of profit-driven understaffing.
(2025-09-05). Germany's trade unions use "Anti-War Day" to spread war propaganda. wsws.org "The DGB and its constituent unions certainly see the necessity in Germany and Europe to strengthen shared defence capabilities," reads the DGB's call for its supposed "Anti-War Day" rallies.
(2025-09-05). Australia: Inquiry continues whitewash of Melbourne public housing demolition. wsws.org The parliamentary inquiry is a thinly disguised exercise in covering over the profit motive behind the wrecking operation and promoting illusions that the state Labor government can be persuaded to change its plans.
(2025-09-05). GE Aerospace strikers: "There's got to be a line in the sand—that's what we're doing" wsws.org Workers at GE Aerospace plants in the Cincinnati area explained the issues in their week-long strike.
(2025-09-05). The plot to kill Americans: Kennedy escalates attacks on vaccines. wsws.org The Trump administration's assault on vaccines and public health infrastructure represents nothing less than a plot to kill Americans through the deliberate spread of disease.
(2025-09-04). Gold price surge continues as debt mountain grows. wsws.org The price of gold has nearly doubled since the start of 2023, much of it a result of increased buying by central banks.
(2025-09-04). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Strikes across London transport network over pay and conditions; oil workers at the Gachsaran Oil and Gas company and Offshore Oil Company join strikes and protests over collapsing living conditions in Iran as UK, France and Germany announce sanctions; lecturers at university in Ondo State, Nigeria on indefinite strike over pay arrears and funding…
(2025-09-04). Florida state government to bar vaccine mandates for all childhood diseases. wsws.org The unprecedented statewide push to end vaccine mandates for school children threatens decades of progress in public health, dismantling health measures that have saved countless lives.