(2025-09-06). War-ravaged Gaza faces deadly surge in rare child infections. newarab.com
(2025-09-06). Friday 9/12: Israel! STOP Starving GAZA. Let the Flotilla in. Stop the Killing. indybay.org 456 Montgomery – Israeli Consulate…
(2025-09-06). Saturday 9/6: Community rally for Gaza. indybay.org Delucchi Park, 4501 1st Street, Pleasanton…
(2025-09-06). Tuesday 9/9: Gaza and the Democratic Party: What's Next for Organizing Against Genocide? indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/46jnLeG…
(2025-09-06). Israeli hostage seen in Al-Qassam video driving through Gaza during airstrikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Friday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released a new video showing Israeli hostage Guy Dalal being driven through destroyed neighborhoods in Gaza City. This comes as tensions rise ahead of Israel's planned full-scale offensive.Dalal, who said the video was shot on August 28, sent a strong message blaming the Israeli government, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, for leaving the hostages behind. In the video "We Thought We Were Hamas's Hostages, But We Are Hostages of Our Own Government," D…
(2025-09-06). 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…
(2025-09-06). Israel destroys high-rise buildings in Gaza City, as final genocidal offensive nears. wsws.org Video footage and reports by major news outlets showed the collapse on Friday of the Mushtaha Tower, among the tallest buildings in Gaza City, from three air strikes by Israel Defense Forces, part of the preparation for the final occupation of the largest city in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-09-06). "Gates of Hell Are Opening" —Israel launches major offensive on Gaza towers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel has stepped up its military action in Gaza, with Defense Minister Yisrael Katz saying that "the gates of hell are opening." The military is now carrying out a series of heavy airstrikes on residential towers in Gaza City.After Katz's speech, Israeli fighter jets hit a number of multi-story buildings, which was the start of a phased military operation. Katz said on X (formerly Twitter) that he gave the first evacuation order for a high-rise in Gaza before attacking it. He said that Israel would step up its actions until Hamas agrees to its terms, which include the release of all hostages and the…
(2025-09-06). Genocide Scholars: Israel is Committing a Genocide in Gaza, and we Should Know. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On the last day of August, 2025, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, a scholarly body with more than 500 members, passed a resolution with 86% support of those who voted, concluding that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza. These scholars study genocide professionally, researching it, theorizing it, and …
(2025-09-06). Kurdish Activist Yasemin Acar: Gaza, flotillas, and freedom. newarab.com 
(2025-09-06). LIVE: Israel issues another forced evacuation threat for Gaza City. aljazeera.com Israeli forces subjected the major urban centre in northern Gaza to another night of deadly bombing raids.
(2025-09-06). IDF announces new in south Gaza — says will include food and hospitals. haaretz.com The military said the area contains 'essential humanitarian infrastructure' such as field hospitals and water pipelines, alongside humanitarian aid. A local resident said that the designated area is already 'suffocatingly crowded'…
(2025-09-06). Israeli military urges Gaza City residents to leave. channelnewsasia.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Gaza City is a Hamas stronghold and capturing it is necessary to defeat the group.
(2025-09-06). Mounting Protests Shake Vuelta As Spanish FM Pushes for Israel Team's Removal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spain's foreign minister has voiced support for removing the Israeli-owned Israel-Premier Tech team from the Vuelta a España, as mounting demonstrations against Tel Aviv's genocidal war on Gaza disrupt the race and expose the team to growing international backlash.
(2025-09-06). Wael Dahdouh on journalism, family loss, and Gaza's truth. newarab.com 
Gaza had never been an easy place to be a journalist, even before the start of the genocide. | A 17-year Israeli and Egyptian siege that leaves you chronically deprived of even your most basic needs — never mind professional — and war after war that puts your life in very real, sudden danger. | You might have to hurtle towards the site of missile strikes, or Israel might For veteran Palestinian journali…
(2025-09-06). Gaza film at Venice targeted by hate campaign, director says. newarab.com 
At its premiere, a "The Voice of Hind Rajab" from It has already garnered the support of famous Hollywood names attached as ex…
(2025-09-06). 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……
(2025-09-06). Israel acts with "absolute impunity" in Gaza occupation plan. aljazeera.com Analyst Tahani Mustafa says Israel acts with no red lines as its allies offer little pushback on Gaza occupation plan.
(2025-09-06). Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-09-06). Israel's 'Refuseniks': a growing Number of Soldiers are refusing to Serve in Netanyahu's War on Gaza. juancole.com By Leonie Fleischmann, City St George's, University of London (The Conversation) — The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to step up the offensive on Gaza City, despite internal and international condemnation. Amid accusations by the International Association of Genocide Scholars that Israel is committing genocide, some 40,000 reservist soldiers …
(2025-09-06). Thousands attend 'People's Conference for Palestine'. workers.org 
Detroit Over 4,000 Palestinians and allies took part in the second annual People's Conference for Palestine, held in Detroit over Labor Day weekend. This year's theme was "Gaza is the compass." Peoples Conference for Palestine opens with the Palestinian national anthem Mawtini (My Homeland), Detroit, Aug. 29, 2025. WW Photo: . . . |
(2025-09-06). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Anti-genocide activists leave message on factory making F-35 strike fighter parts. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Democrats dominate second annual "People's Conference for Palestine" in Detroit. wsws.org While healthcare workers and journalists provided valuable empirical reports on the ongoing genocide, the political perspective advanced by organizers is a dead-end.
(2025-09-06). Egypt vows to block Palestinian displacement. newarab.com 
Egypt said on Friday it would not tolerate mass displacement of Palestinians and what it described as genocide, "Displacement is not an option and it is a red line for Egypt and we will not allow it to happen," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters in Nicosia. | "Displacement means liquidation and the end of the Palestinian cause and there is no legal or moral…
(2006-09-25). Civil, military leaders honour martyrs on Defence Day. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs Day today (September 6) with ceremonies and tributes nationwide, as the president and prime minister reaffirm their support for the armed forces and express solidarity with the people of Kashmir and Palestine. | The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals. | A guard changing ceremony was held at the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi. A contigent of the Pakistan Air Forces (PAF) assumed duties of honorary guards with a total of 73 cadets of the PAF deployed. | Representatives of all three armed forces…
(2025-09-06). Lebanese cabinet backs army plan on Hezbollah disarmament. newarab.com 
Lebanon's cabinet on Friday approved an army plan on placing all weapons under state control, despite a dramatic walkout by The session at Baabda Palace was chaired by
(2025-09-06). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-09-06). The Shanghai Cooperation Org. Summit and the Middle East in a Multipolar World. juancole.com By ‚ÄèPeiman Salehi | — ( Middle East Monitor ) — The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Beijing was accompanied by a striking military parade and a series of ambitious economic proposals. Much of the global commentary presented the event as further evidence of a transition from US dominance to a new Chinese …
(2025-09-06). Pentagon renamed War Department as Trump invokes 'strength and victory'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, August 25, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-06). Putin says foreign troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets. newarab.com 
(2025-09-06). Trump Fires Top Officials, Seizes Control of American Cities. internationalviewpoint.org Many of us were on vacation last month, but President Donald Trump was hard at work, dismantling American democracy and creating a reactionary authoritarian state. Trump, in an attempt to take personal and absolute control of the federal government in unprecedented moves of dubious legality, terminated three top level government officials. | – | / |
(2025-09-06). China imposes anti-circumvention measures on certain U.S. optical fiber imports. ecns.cn China has decided to impose anti-circumvention measures on certain optical fiber imports originating in the U.S., effective from Thursday, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Claim: Militaries have to Switch to Clean Energy to Stop Climate Breakdown. wattsupwiththat.com Tactical efficiency apparently comes second place when addressing the climate crisis.
(2025-09-06). After Trump jab, India's Modi says ties with US still 'very positive'. aljazeera.com Modi's remarks follow Trump reaffirming personal friendship, downplaying earlier remarks about 'losing India' to China.
(2025-09-06). US Open final: Alcaraz to play Sinner after ousting Djokovic. aljazeera.com Jannik Sinner overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up another final with Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic.
(2025-09-06). Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students. icrc.org Chi»ôinƒÉu, 1 September — 15 October 2025…
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Monday 9/8: Picket Line for Kaiser 1-Day Strike! indybay.org 3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Stanford Hospital Staff Protest Complicity with ICE. indybay.org On August 25, 47-year-old Aleyda Rodriguez was grabbed by ICE agents in East Palo Alto as she, her husband, and their child were leaving to go to work and school. She fainted when multiple agents pulled her out of her car and carried her away. The brutalized victim was brought to Stanford Hospital, kept under watch of armed guards, and 5 days later discharged to DHS while in a catatonic state.
(2025-09-06). Palestine protesters continue to stand for justice and freedom. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Trump appeals to Supreme Court to rule on "reciprocal tariffs" wsws.org In its submission to the court, the administration claimed, following the line of the president's rantings on social media, that disallowing the tariffs could thrust the US "to the brink of economic catastrophe."
(2025-09-06). Trump's dictatorship and the American oligarchy. wsws.org Trump's efforts to establish a dictatorship in the United States serves the interests of the financial oligarchy, and that the target of this dictatorship are the workers whose labor creates the oligarchy's wealth.
(2025-09-06). New Zealand nurses hold more nationwide strikes. wsws.org Around 36,000 healthcare workers struck for two days in opposition to the government's plan to cut wages amid a staffing crisis in hospitals.
(2025-09-06). Gulf states join Roblox crackdown over child safety fears. newarab.com 
The General Commission for Audiovisual Media in Saudi Arabia called on Roblox to effectively ban online communications via the game in the kingdom. | Roblox said this week it had complied with the Saudi authority's requests and rolled out restrictions on voice and text chat – important eleme…
(2025-09-06). Is the Palestine movement at a turning point? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Syria: Ahmed al-Sharaa's regime is failing to unite the country, says Rojava revolutionary leader. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Rally blasts Trump's migrant detention. workers.org 
Tacoma, Washington Some 500 people rallied at the Northwest Detention Center on Sept. 1 to protest Trump's treatment of migrants here. The rally was one of the largest ever held at the Tacoma prison, which has been the site of many rallies over the years. Tacoma, Washington, Sept. 1, 2025. . . . |
(2025-09-06). Saturday 9/20: Law March For Animal Rights. indybay.org Penry Park | 236 Kentucky St | Petaluma, CA 94952…
(2025-09-06). Thursday 9/4: Capital In History: Does Marxism Even Matter? – a teach-in by Platypus UC Berkeley. indybay.org Hearst Mining Circle…
(2025-09-06). West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Protest demands Labor sanction NT gov't for racism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Japan prince comes of age amid looming succession crisis. geo.tv 
Japanese Prince Hisahito, son of Crown Prince Akishino wearing an ancient ceremonial costume, leaves for a ceremony by a carriage at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on September 6, 2025. — AFP TOKYO: Japan on Saturday heralded the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an…
(2025-09-06). Return from Ukraine. internationalviewpoint.org The Nordic left is making great strides in its thinking on questions of popular defence and security in Europe. This reflection is nourished by its sustained and permanent commitment in favour of Ukraine. It actively supports Ukrainian trade unions and social movements as well as progressive anti-fascist fighters who combat Russian imperialism. | – | / |
(2025-09-06). 1948 was a war of independence, the current war could be the one that ends. haaretz.com Neta Shoshani's controversial documentary about the 1948 war was banned in Israel because it exposed many of the flaws in the ethos underlying creation of the nascent state's identity. It's now finally being aired…
(2025-09-06). Activists demand reinstatement of gender-affirming care. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Reuters withdraws Xi, Putin longevity video after China state TV pulls legal permission to use it. channelnewsasia.com The clips were edited by Reuters into a four-minute video and distributed to more than 1,000 global media clients including major international news broadcasters and TV stations around the world.
(2025-09-06). Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probe. channelnewsasia.com China's two top anti-corruption bodies announced on Saturday (Sep 6) in an online statement that Yi Huiman "is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law".
(2025-09-06). Australian state posts US$650,000 reward for fugitive gunman. channelnewsasia.com Dezi Freeman is described by local media as a "sovereign citizen" who regards the government as illegitimate.
(2025-09-06). Monday 9/8: Webinar: Act Now to Stop AB715. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/715webinar…
(2025-09-06). Pakistan—Bangladesh Friendship: A New Dawn for South Asia. thinktank.pk Pakistan and Bangladesh possess a potential to transform the Security dynamics if entire region. Jointly they can counter Indian threats and maintain a sustainable peace. Adding China's role, the entire region becomes more stable and safer. This alliance is to further enhance the cooperation and collaboration for peace, development and prosperity. The recent visit of …
(2025-09-06). 'Large shark' kills man off Sydney beach. geo.tv 
Representational image shows a Great White shark pictured in the Eastern North Pacific in this undated handout photograph courtesy of Kevin Weng, University of Hawaii. — ReutersSYDNEY: A suspected "large shark" mauled a surfer to death in a rare fatal attack off a Sydney beach on…
(2025-09-06). Sharaa launches new fund to rebuild destroyed areas of Syria. newarab.com 
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). economy defies the odds, and gives the government cover to drag out the war. haaretz.com The shekel is strong, the stock market's surging, unemployment is low — Israel's economy is showing amazing resilience during the country's longest and costliest war. But the future does not bode well…
(2025-09-06). India's largest refiner drops US crude, turns to Africa and Middle East. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Reuters on Thursday, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country's largest state-owned refiner, has stopped buying U.S. crude oil in its most recent tender and is instead getting supplies from West Africa and the Middle East.Reuters says that IOC bought 2 million barrels of West African crude oil and 1 million barrels of Middle Eastern crude oil, according to industry sources. The deal includes 1 million barrels of Nigeria's Agbami and Osa crude grades from French energy company TotalEnergies, as well as 1 million barrels of Das crude from the United Arab Emirates, which Shell will provi…
(2025-09-06). China never targets any third party in developing diplomatic relations with any country: FM. ecns.cn China never targets any third party in developing diplomatic relations with any country, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Thursday, in response to U.S. President Trump's accusation of China, Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conspiring against the United States.
(2025-09-06). Trump's Retaliation Threat: Escalating US-EU Tech Wars. thinktank.pk In a move that reignites long-simmering rivalries across the Atlantic, U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed retaliation against the European Union following its ‚Ǩ2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) antitrust fine on Google for abusing its dominance in online advertising technology. Posted on Truth Social and echoed in White House remarks on September 5, 2025, Trump's threats …
(2025-09-06). PM Modi to skip UN session in US this month, S. Jaishankar to address General debate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Modi will not address the General debate at the United Nations General Assembly later this month. The high-level UNGA session is slated to be held in the United States. Instead, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will deliver India's statement on September 27, according to a revised list of speakers issued on Friday. | An earlier list released in July had slated Modi to speak on September 26, a day when the heads of government of Israel, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh are scheduled to address the Assembly. | The General Debate will kickstart from September 23-29, with Brazil spe…
(2025-09-06). Atlantic County's Spanish Community Center's interim leader Lydia Munoz, 81, braces herself to support immigrant families. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? At a time when most people retire and reflect on their accomplishments, Lydia Munoz is still on the move. | The 81-year-old was recently asked to return to her old job at
(2025-09-06). 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…
(2025-09-06). What if Genoa wasn't an anomaly? internationalviewpoint.org The large mobilization for the – | / |
(2025-09-06). Shark attack kills surfer off Sydney beach in Australia. aljazeera.com Middle-aged victim reportedly lost both his legs in the attack while his surfboard was cut in half.
(2025-09-06). Labor rushes through new anti-asylum seeker laws. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Thailand's next PM reaffirms fresh polls promise. geo.tv 
(2025-09-06). 'Voices for the Valley' highlights fight against coal. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). How demolitions push Palestinians off their land. aljazeera.com In the occupied West Bank, Israel is demolishing one Palestinian-owned building every five hours.
(2025-09-06). Xi meets Serbian president. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing on Thursday. Vucic is in China for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China and Serbia made tremendous sacrifices and …
(2025-09-06). Australian neo-Nazi attack on sacred Indigenous site a worrying trend. aljazeera.com Attack on site sacred to Aboriginal community followed an anti-immigration rally in Melbourne city.
(2025-09-06). US appeals court says Trump cannot continue foreign aid cuts. geo.tv 
(2025-09-06). Detroit People Conference of Palestine triggers Zionist hysteria. newarab.com 
(2025-09-06). Judge orders Philadelphia transit system to halt, reverse all service cuts. wsws.org The decision reflects concerns within the region's business community and political establishment over the impact of the transit system's collapse.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Brazilian activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla. internationalviewpoint.org The
(2025-09-06). Amid French government crisis, neo-fascist RN bids for capitalist oligarchy's support. wsws.org As Trump sets up a billionaire's dictatorship in America and the RN courts French business, workers voting for the far right must be warned: they are being played for fools.
(2025-09-06). Australian Labor government moves to bar access to key political documents. wsws.org Labor's bill, personally championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is the most serious attack on the Freedom of Information laws for decades.
(2025-09-06). $11 Shein shirt becomes focal point in ongoing US murder trial. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Shein, a big name in fast fashion, took a men's shirt off its website after an edited picture linked the shirt to Luigi Mangioni, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson last year. | Mangioni could get the death penalty in federal court for allegedly shooting Thompson in Manhattan. Prosecutors called the act a "cold-blooded, well-planned political assassination" and said that Mangioni is still a "continuing threat," claiming that he wants to influence others and make violence seem normal for ideological reasons. | The shirt cost $11.69 and had a picture that looked like Mang…
(2025-09-06). Rank-and-file unionists call September 10 national day of action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Byron Shire Council votes for Israel boycott. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Success of China's innovation clusters attributed to continuous investment. ecns.cn China's prominent position in the global innovation clusters rankings is down to its continuous investment in the field, as well as its increasingly optimized intellectual property protection environment, an official has said.
(2025-09-06). 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…
(2025-09-06). Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms. channelnewsasia.com Japan has debated the royal succession for decades, with a key government panel in 2005 recommending that it pass to the oldest child regardless of their sex.
(2025-09-06). Suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staffers pleads not guilty. newarab.com 
The suspect accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers outside a
(2025-09-06). Could Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia Reshape Ukraine's War? thinktank.pk In the ever-evolving chess game of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a peculiar proposal has surfaced: deploying troops from non-NATO nations like Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia to patrol a potential "buffer zone" between warring forces. As of September 6, 2025, no such troops have been sent—this remains a speculative idea floated by anonymous sources in U.S. media, …
(2025-09-06). US weighs strikes on cartels in Venezuela, F-35 warplanes deploy: Reports. aljazeera.com Ten F-35 stealth fighter jets reported to be joining US naval operation against Latin American drug cartels.
(2025-09-06). Sudanese Canadians fight to bring families out of war-torn Sudan. newarab.com 
Soud keeps her phone close to her — always within her reach, waiting to hear what she doesn't want to hear. Every time her phone rings, her soul wants to rip through her body. | "I go to sleep, and when I hear the phone ring, I just know that something must have happened to my family," she tells The New Arab. | Soud, a Sudanese Canadian who arrived in Canada in 2001, lives in Toronto, but her heart is in Sudan, where her three siblings are stuck dodging bullets and militias. | Sudan's
(2025-09-06). Workers over billionaires in Seattle. workers.org 
Seattle A thousand workers joined a Labor Day rally on Sept. 1 organized by the Seattle Martin Luther King Labor Council. They targeted Palantir Technologies, a high-tech war contractor. Peter Thiel, a leader in the Trump administration, is Palantir's boss. Labor Day in Seattle protests Palantir Technology's billionaire owner as . . . |
(2025-09-06). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2025-09-06). Indigenous artist fixes 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.
(2025-09-06). We Rise Fighting! Labor Podcast Episode 120! wibailoutpeople.org Hyundai workers in the US South | Elon Musk (the goofinerss of being a trillionaire) | Venezuela | Hotel workers strike in Texas | UAW 95 strike | WW Dairy Workers strike | Wisconsin Voces de la Frontera | Chicago protests | New Orleans statement | Labor Day protests…
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Ugandan marketer named fellow of UK Chartered Institute of . independent.co.ug 
United Kingdom | Patricia Akankwatsa | Ugandan professional Racheal Ssenyondo has been awarded the title of Fellow by the Chartered Institute of (CIM) in the United Kingdom, one of the highest recognitions in the profession. The fellowship, conferred to senior marketers with outstanding experience and contributions to the industry, marks a major milestone in Ssenyondo's 15-year career. "This recognition …
(2025-09-06). NSW Art Gallery staff walk out over job cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Finland joins call for two-state solution in Israel-Palestine. newarab.com 
Finland said Friday it would sign a French-Saudi declaration on "The process led by France and Saudi Arabia is the most significant international effort in years to create the conditions for a two-state solution," Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen wrote on X. | Finland's right-wing coalition government is split on the question of recognising Palestinian statehood, with the far-right Finns Party a…
(2025-09-06). Bolivia's elections: MAS loses power, right wing resurges. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). 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…
(2025-09-06). 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…
(2025-09-06). A new settler hut popped up in Hebron. What followed confirmed the Palestinian worst fears. haaretz.com Residents of a Hebron neighborhood were shocked to see settlers building a shack in front of their homes a few months ago. Now they can't reach their groves or graze their sheep. Recently the intruders beat a father and son who dared to go pick sumac berries on their own land…
(2025-09-06). China holds huge military parade to mark end of World War II. wsws.org While the US was not named, Chinese President Xi Jinping used the occasion to respond to the Trump administration's unmistakable, accelerating build-up to war with China.
(2025-09-06). Iraqi Kurdish forces say they arrested US citizen after clashes. newarab.com 
Colonel Salam Abdulkhaliq, a spokesman for the Kurdistan Region Security Agency, said Brian Wilson had been detained on 22 August in the
(2025-09-06). Storm in a Coffee Cup a catalogue of global warming effects. internationalviewpoint.org What does the crisis in the coffee industry tell us about global warming? The links between climate, economy and the precarity of workers. | – | / |
(2025-09-06). Shut down port of Oakland. indybay.org Sign up to help shut down the Port of Oakland. We're not just blocking a boat, we're blocking the whole damn port…
(2025-09-06). Tom Holland helped design his new Spider-Man suit. channelnewsasia.com Actor Tom Holland has revealed he helped design his own suit for the new movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day — revealing it was a "really fun" process.
(2025-09-06). Trump says India and Russia appear to darkest. channelnewsasia.com Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted more than 20 leaders of non-Western countries for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Sino-Russian film 'Red Silk' to hit Chinese theaters. ecns.cn A China-Russia co-produced film ⚪ "Red Silk" ⚪ will hit Chinese theaters on Saturday.
(2025-09-06). Tianjin e la sfida all'egemonia: la SCO come laboratorio di un nuovo ordine globale. strategic-culture.su Il Vertice SCO di Tianjin ha messo in scena una proposta concreta per ripensare la governance mondiale: Xi Jinping ha lanciato la Global Governance Initiative come quadro alternativo al vecchio ordine egemonico. Il summit ha inoltre evidenziato l'emergere di un asse strategico e pragmatico tra Cina, Russia e India. | Segue nostro Il Vertice della Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) tenutosi a Tianjin alla fine di agosto ha rappres…
(2025-09-06). The rise of women-tailored insurance policies in Africa. independent.co.ug 
For decades, women's protection has remained largely tucked under family insurance plans. Insurance companies in Africa are changing that. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Insurers are rewriting the playbook by introducing women-first covers to test whether gender-specific solutions can raise uptake and narrow financial inclusion gaps. They are changing an unspoken status quo that …
(2025-09-06). Say no to racism and the far right. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Nearly 25% of Philly-area residents are age 60 and up. Here's how to step up as an 'aging services' volunteer. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Across the Philadelphia region, Some residents who want to " More than 1 million residents in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties are age 60 and older — about 25% of the…
(2025-09-06). 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…
(2025-09-06). Nearly 500 workers rounded up in massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia. wsws.org In a massive dragnet operation, hundreds of workers were taken in an immigration raid at the sprawling Hyundai Motor battery plant in Georgia.
(2025-09-06). National Guard in DC Rescues Dog but Not Much Else. indybay.org After Donald Trump deployed the National Guard in Washington to help tamper down his overly aggrandized "crime wave," troops here on duty seem more bored than excited. One guardsman was overheard complaining openly about long hot days of standing around with little to do. While another confessed that he was not reenlisting as the deployment wasn't what he had signed up for. A recent report indicates that Guardsman are bored and that morale is low among the troops.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Claim: Climate "Pragmatism" is Cover for Climate Delay. wattsupwiththat.com "Pragmatism" allegedly allows politicians to be in favour of climate action without actually having to do anything.
(2025-09-06). Darfur landslide claims about 200 children amid rescue efforts. newarab.com 
The More than 1,000 people, many of them buried in mud, are believed to have lost their lives in the Aug. 31 landslide. Save the Children said 150 people, including 40 children, survived and were receiving medical treatment. | "This is a tragedy (within) a tragedy that is the current conflict in Sudan. This is one of the…
(2025-09-06). Israel FM: No Macron visit unless Palestine recognition dropped. newarab.com 
Israel's foreign minister said Thursday that his government would not agree to a visit by A statement from Israel's foreign ministry said
(2025-09-06). Sunday 9/21: Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon: Confronting Zionism: Free Speech on Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-September2025…
(2025-09-06). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-06). The gutting of the CDC: Profit over human life. workers.org 
The appointment by President Donald J. Trump of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an avowed anti-vaxxer, to be the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in early 2025 was the beginning of the end to federal support for people's health in the United States. Kennedy started by . . . |
(2025-09-06). Message of Sotsialnyi Rukh (Social Movement) to Freedom Flotilla. internationalviewpoint.org We write from Ukraine with respect for your courage and in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Having lived through invasion, occupation, forced displacement, and separation from our loved ones, many of us know too well what these mean. | – | / |
(2025-09-06). Sudan's RSF commits 'myriad crimes against humanity': UN probe. newarab.com 
The The United Nations' fact-finding mission for Sudan also found
(2025-09-06). The Reasons for Founding the Fourth International. internationalviewpoint.org The Fourth International was founded on 3 September 1938. We are publishing for the first on International Viewpoint this article by Ernest Mandel published for the fiftieth anniversary, in 1988. | – | / |
(2025-09-06). Critics of Antisemitism Summit 'antisemitic', says Israeli antisemitism chief. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). TECNO launches Spark 40 Series, warns against counterfeits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Smartphone maker Tecno has unveiled its latest Spark 40 Series in Uganda, introducing the Spark 40 Pro Plus, Spark 40 Pro, and the ultra-thin Tecno Slim, as the brand pushes to cement its foothold in Africa's mid-range smartphone market. The launch was led by Tecno Product Consultant Bruce Dickson, who highlighted the devices' slim …
(2025-09-06). next PM Anutin reaffirms fresh polls promise. channelnewsasia.com Conservative tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed by parliament on Sep 5, ending a week-long power vacuum following the ouster of his predecessor Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
(2025-09-06). Orlando Bloom breaks silence on Katy Perry split: but. channelnewsasia.com Orlando Bloom has "nothing but love" for his former fiancee Katy Perry and insisted he is grateful for the time they spent together.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Thursday 9/11: Turning the Tide Towards 9/11 Truth. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland…
(2025-09-06). Araqchi Raps Western Silence on Israeli Nuclear Arsenal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced Western powers for their "deafening silence" on the Israeli regime's expanding nuclear weapons program, saying the US and Europe have lost all credibility in raising claims about nuclear non-proliferation.
(2025-09-06). Aftershocks pummel Afghanistan after earthquakes kill 2,200. newarab.com 
Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Survivors in the earthquake-prone region are scrambling for basic amenities as the United Nations and other agencies warn of a critical need for funds, food, medical supplies and shel…
(2025-09-06). Lebanon: Army will begin implementing Hezbollah disarmament plan. newarab.com 
(2025-09-06). 'Will always be friends': Trump backtracks after 'lost India to China' remark, PM Modi reacts. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A day after US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States lost India and Russia to China, he backtracked and said that relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained strong, even as he voiced frustration over India's oil imports from Russia. | Trump said he has been very "disappointed" with India for buying "so much" oil from Russia, but insisted that he gets along "very well with Modi". | Sharing a photo of Modi with Xi and Putin on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump wrote: "Looks like we've lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperou…
(2025-09-06). Venezuela's Maduro calls for talks after Trump's threat over military jets. scmp.com Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has called for dialogue with Washington, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to shoot down Venezuelan military jets if they pose a danger to US forces. | Tensions between the two countries soared in recent days after the Pentagon accused Venezuela of buzzing its ships in the Caribbean following a deadly US strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat.
(2025-09-06). EU top diplomat holds nuclear talks with Iran as sanctions loom. newarab.com 
EU foreign policy chief The meeting came after European powers last week That move set off a 30-d…
(2025-09-06). 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."
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Trump to bypass 1987 missile treaty for drone sales. newarab.com 
The new interpretation would unlock the sale of more than 100 MQ-9 drones to
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Secretary Of War. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading by Tim Foley: He hung up a sign that said Secretary of War,snapped a picture for the socials,shut the door,took a swig of Jameson straight from the bottle,then sat down and fondled the revolver in his desk drawerlike a little boy playing with his penis. Visions of cruise missiles danced through …
(2025-09-06). Chinese team cracks hydrates energy puzzle. ecns.cn The breakthrough, published in the journal Nature Communications on Aug 19, could enable the commercial use of vast natural gas hydrate reserves — known as "flammable ice" — lying at the bottom of the South China Sea.
(2025-09-06). NT inquiry finds strong support for voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). UK's Starmer reshuffles top team to restore authority after close aide Rayner blow. geo.tv 
British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, May 24, 2023.— Reuters Starmer appoints new deputy, foreign, interior ministers.Reshuffle sparked by resignation of…
(2025-09-06). 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" —…
(2025-09-06). Türkiye: From the Kurdish movement to mass mobilizations. internationalviewpoint.org On the occasion of the agreement on the dissolution of the PKK, Uraz Aydin presents the history of this movement and the evolution of the protest against the Erdoğan regime. | – | / |
(2025-09-06). China's education ministry demands top ethical marks from teachers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has moved to strengthen the ethical and professional conduct of teachers over the past year, adopting a zero-tolerance approach toward ethical violations while protecting educators' legitimate rights, a senior education official said on Friday.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Oslo pulls Billions from "29 Israeli-linked firms" in solidarity of Palestine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, which has more than $2 trillion in assets and is the largest in the world, has said it will no longer invest in 29 companies that are connected to Israel. One of these companies is Caterpillar, a huge U.S. construction equipment company. The decision has caused a lot of debate in Europe and the US, with worries about the financial, political, and diplomatic effects. | Bloomberg says that the decision was made after Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg ordered a review by the government. He said the decision was based on "humanitarian grounds," pointing to the…
(2025-09-06). The importance of Green Left. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-06). Male-only succession rules overshadow Japan prince's coming-of-age. aljazeera.com Prince Hisahito is first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He could also be last in world's oldest monarchy.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). US Navy SEALs killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: Report. aljazeera.com US special forces killed several North Korean fishermen diving for shellfish after encountering them by accident.
(2025-09-06). US sanctions Palestinian rights groups over ICC probe. newarab.com 
The The move is the latest in Washington's effort to hobble the
(2025-09-06). Morocco first African nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup. newarab.com 
Morocco won a sixth successive game in the qualifiers with two goals from Ismael Saibari and one each from Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi in Rabat. | They are the only side across the nine African qualifying groups with a 100% record. | Tanzania were the sole side still with a chance of catching them in Group E but their 1-1 draw…
(2025-09-06). Asia Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets and how to follow. aljazeera.com All to know about Asia's premier T20 spectacle, including top players, history, fixtures and India-Pakistan rivalry.
(2025-09-06). 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.
(2025-09-06). Trump says US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas. newarab.com 
"We are in very deep negotiation with Hamas," Trump told reporters, saying the situation will be "tough" and "nasty" if Hamas continues to hold Israeli hostages. | "We said let them all out, right now let them all out. And much better things will happen for them but if you don't let them all out, it's going to be a tough situation, it's going to be…
(2025-09-06). Macron's "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris discusses sending European troops to Ukraine against Russia. wsws.org The European imperialists want to carry through a comprehensive onslaught on the working class to raise the financial resources needed for them to escalate the war with Russia and ruthlessly pursue their own global interests without having to rely on the US.
(2025-09-06). Trump hails Department of War rebrand as of. channelnewsasia.com The rebranding forms part of a wider bid by Trump to project power and potency at home and abroad in his second term, as part of his "Make America Great Again" policy.
(2025-09-06). Neo-nazis turn anti-immigration marches into a showcase for violence. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-06). Would Be Kings – Curtis Yarvin. indybay.org Curtis Yarvin is an avowed fascist and a danger to society and humanity.
(2025-09-06). South Korea vows support to Koreans arrested in US immigration raid. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). Power struggle in US Open final as Sabalenka faces Anisimova. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime for blockbuster US Open final with Alcaraz. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). Hyundai Motor to investigate employment practices by suppliers, contractors. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). International Day of the Disappeared: Conflict in Sudan drives missing persons cases in Africa. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Hong Kong: Call for the immediate release of human rights defender Jimmy Lai. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). Saved by Bell, Australia edge Argentina in Townsville. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). FIDH denounces heinous U.S. sanctions against leading Palestinian human rights organisations. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). DRC: Silence, a slow killer. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). More pay, but less union democracy – A complicated strike victory at Air Canada. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-09-06). Hostage families thank Trump for effort to return hostages, expect the same from Israeli government. haaretz.com
(2025-09-06). Number of missing people registered with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement up nearly 70% in five years. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). India: Kashmir book ban violates freedom of expression and academic freedom. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). Iraq: Accompaniment and Walking Beside Families of the Missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Prabowo: Stop State Violence, Revoke Parliamentarians' Facilities and Allowances, End Repression Against Mass Action, Provide Justice for Victims. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-09-06). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Mbappe says tying Henry an honour but not dwelling on all-time record. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). OpenAI expects business to burn $115 billion through 2029, The Information reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Aug. 31-Step.6). ecns.cn
(2025-09-06). OECD recognises Pluspetrol's responsibility for environmental damage and Indigenous rights violations in the Peruvian Amazon. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). The disappeared must not be forgotten: Confronting enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). Georgia: Tbilisi City Court freezes bank accounts of seven further leading civil society organisations amid unfounded investigations for "sabotage" fidh.org
(2025-09-06). Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Expanding the rebirth of 2025 California Admission Day, from sea to shining sea and beyond. indybay.org
(2025-09-06). Georgia: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of pro-democracy activist Nino Datashvili. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). South Sudan: The pain, memories and hope. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Myanmar: Restoring hope to families of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC reiterates call to release hostages after release of distressing video. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Azerbaijan: Facts and figures from over 30 years of humanitarian engagement. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Gasly staying at Renault-owned Alpine F1 until 2028. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). Syria: For families of the missing, it is answers, not time, that will heal the pain. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Omnibus package: European lawmakers must preserve the financial sector assessment clause in the EU Due Diligence Directive. fidh.org
(2025-09-06). "The Man from Egypt" : Why I left the comfort of the operating room to work in conflict zones. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Saturday 9/6: Virtual screening of the film. indybay.org
(2025-09-06). Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Frequently asked questions about the closure of ICRC's office in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). Auger-Aliassime finds positives after US Open semi-final loss to Sinner. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-09-06). The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-09-06). China Innovation Pavilion opens at 2025 Paris Design Week. ecns.cn
(2025-09-06). Autumn harvest drying in Miao village in Guizhou. ecns.cn
(2025-09-05). Deadly U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Boat Raises Fears of Wider War: Greg Grandin. democracynow.org 
Acclaimed historian Greg Grandin joins Democracy Now! to discuss the Trump administration's attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in international waters, which killed 11 people earlier this week. President Trump and other senior officials have claimed without evidence that the boat was carrying narcotics from Venezuela to the United States and was operated by the gang Tren de Aragua, which the U.S. has designated a terrorist organization. "It was pure murder," says Grandin. "In many ways, it's bringing the logic of Gaza into the Caribbean, in terms of unaccountability, impunity a…
(2025-09-05). IDF strikes Gaza City high-riser as Israeli defense minister vows to offensive. haaretz.com The Israeli army announced it will strike several buildings in Gaza in the coming days where it claims Hamas has installed intelligence-gathering equipment, sniper and anti-tank positions, and under which it says tunnels run…
(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). Israeli military claims control over 40% of Gaza city. gnnhd.tv 
In the past 24 hours, 87 more Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza…
(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). The U.S. visa cancellations for Palestinians marks another step towards West Bank annexation. mondoweiss.net 
The cancellation of visas for Palestinian officials is part of a a wider effort by Israel and the U.S. to prevent international recognition of a Palestinian state, and to further Trump's grandiose plans for Gaza and Israel's plans for the West Bank.
(2025-09-05). Italian PM vows protection for citizens joining Gaza flotilla. newarab.com 
Italy's Prime Minister The pledge came after opposition Democratic Party (PD) leader Elly Schlein pressed Meloni for clarity, following threats from Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvi…
(2025-09-05). Israel could destroy Gaza City within 60 days. electronicintifada.net Five Palestinian boys remain missing after being abducted by Israeli soldiers at aid points in Gaza.
(2025-09-05). China's biotech industry is gaining on the US. Can tariffs hold them back? scmp.com In the summer of 2015, a time when China's pharmaceutical market was in a phase of rapid expansion, a sudden regulatory change sent tremors through the industry: drug companies would need to audit the clinical trial data for all pending applications. | If withdrawn within a month of the announcement, firms could avoid penalties for submitting flawed applications, but hiding or falsifying data would court severe punishments, including multi-year filing bans.
(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). Seoul expresses 'concern' over US immigration raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant. scmp.com South Korea on Friday expressed "concern and regret" over a major US immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles. | Some 475 people were detained during the raid, according to a Homeland Security official. | Steven Schrank, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, said at a news briefing on Friday that the majority of the people detained were from South Korea.
(2025-09-05). Communications minister explains how Belarus' cryptocurrency market is regulated. eng.belta.by Kirill Zalessky said: "Today every person, every citizen of the Republic of Belarus needs to understand that the sphere of cryptocurrencies is for those, who knows these things and knows what to do about them."
(2025-09-05). Cotton farmers in India protest tariff withdrawal and betrayal by Modi. peoplesdispatch.org In comparison to their counterparts in the US and Europe, Indian farmers get very little to no support from the government assuring profitability of their labor which makes them highly dependent on protection from foreign competition…
(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). Brazil Confirms Strengthening BRICS Relations. infobrics.org Brazil is determined to deepen its ties with fellow BRICS nations, despite strong objections from US President Donald Trump, a senior adviser to the Brazilian president revealed…
(2025-09-05). Gambling, Patriarchy, and State Security: A Feminist Critique of Gambling in Cambodia and Indonesia. moderndiplomacy.eu Cambodia is one of the key hubs for gambling operations in Southeast Asia. Online and offline gambling have expanded to neighboring countries, contributing to the proliferation of transnational crimes such as human trafficking, online scams, and labor exploitation. Women are the most vulnerable group to exploitation and violence. According to the International Organisation for Migration …
(2025-09-05). 'Insurance Companies Are Moving to Protect Their Profits in a Short-Term Way': CounterSpin interview with Cathy Cowan Becker on insurance and climate disasters. fair.org 
(2025-09-05). Global Alliances in Flux: Trump's Concerns Over India and Russia Alignment. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected twist to global diplomatic dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump voiced his concerns on Friday regarding the recent alignment of India and Russia with China. The comments came after the leaders of these nations were seen together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
(2025-09-05). How California Community College Students Can Get Free Immigration Law Services From ILRC. lataco.com Free, confidential, and trusted, ILRC offers help with everything from citizenship applications to VAWA protections.
(2025-09-05). Lukashenko gets proposal to establish crypto bank in Belarus. eng.belta.by A proposal to establish a crypto bank in Belarus was presented to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko during a meeting on developing the digital token sector.
(2025-09-05). Russia to also provide visa-free facilities to Chinese citizens. gnnhd.tv 
Russian President appreciates Chinese visa policy facility for Russian citizens…
(2025-09-05). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-09-05). ABVA's twitter account suspended. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com Activists in India are alarmed at ABVA's twitter account being suspended. Here is the message received:
(2025-09-05). The Unlikely Saga Of Venezuela's F-16s. twz.com 
(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."
(2025-09-05). 'Department of War': Trump says the quiet part out loud. thecanary.co On Friday 5 September, Donald Trump will sign his 200th executive order since coming to office. This order will rebrand the US Department of Defense as the 'Department of War'. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is posturing that the US stands ready to "blow up" foreign criminals. Both of these actions are typical of […] | By
(2025-09-05). TNA report prompts Egypt to ban New Valley tourist bird hunting. newarab.com 
On September 1 the Egyptian ministry of environment issued a decree that removed the The decree (no. 242) followed a 15-month
(2025-09-05). Mississippi Blues Elders Are Still Here. This Festival Is Making Sure You Hear Them. capitalbnews.org 
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi — On a summer Saturday in the Mississippi Delta, Australia "Honey Bee" Jones sat calm and reserved in a chair on the MLK Park Stage in downtown Clarksdale. The weather was mild. A light wind blew, but the sun shone brightly, making it feel hotter than the actual temperature of 90 degrees. It was …
(2025-09-05). Iran Urges UNSC to Support Diplomacy, Stop EU3's Snapback Push. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's foreign minister called on Greece, Slovenia, and Sierra Leone, the current non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, to support diplomacy and block the European troika's unlawful attempt to re-impose revoked resolutions against Tehran.
(2025-09-05). US Agricultural Tariffs on India and the Notion of 'Comparative Advantage.' Open Letter to PM Modi. globalresearch.ca We write to you first, to thank you for holding the line and to assure you of civil society's full support, based on the clear ethical, and economic argument on these matters.
(2025-09-05). "Abundance" Lobby Uses Trendy Words to Hide Same Old Attacks on the Environment. truthout.org One of the Trump administration's top priorities has been its devastating, unilateral rollback of renewable energy projects and environmental regulations — and a corresponding, aggressive push for fossil fuel interests. But to hear a growing chorus of "abundance" proponents tell it, the real obstacle to climate progress is environmental regulation itself. In a disturbing trend… |
(2025-09-05). India-China Relation in a Multipolar World Order: A New Normal? ummid.com The recent Modi visit to China to attend the SCO summit exemplifies both parties' enthusiasm for strengthening bilateral ties and international collaboration.
(2025-09-05). Madison/WI: AFSCME 65: Hands Off Our Healthcare! Join September 8, 2025 Committee Meeting! wibailoutpeople.org 
AFSCME Local 65: Hands Off Our Healthcare! If possible please show up in person Monday, September 8 at 5: 30 PM in room 351 at the City-County Building (or via ZOOM). Please register 2025 RES-146: OPPOSE at this link: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FHECfMkDQiKE… We believe the Personnel & Finance Committee making any recommendation at their meeting on Monday evening is …
(2025-09-05). Put Down Your Phone And Engage In Boredom How Philosophy Can Help With Digital Overload. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It feels like there are so many things constantly vying for our attention: the sharp buzz of the phone, the low hum of social media, the unrelenting flood of emails, the …
(2025-09-05). Mumia's Message to Detroit Conference for Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-09-05). Kremlin Rejects Western Troop Deployment for Ukraine Security. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF The Kremlin has firmly rejected Western-led security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that foreign military contingents cannot ensure the country's security and insisting any meaningful dialogue must be based on the 2022 Istanbul agreements—which would require Ukraine to abandon NATO ambitions, adopt neutral status, and receive security assurances from major powers including the U.S., …
(2025-09-05). Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh. aljazeera.com Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.
(2025-09-05). SSGC postpones load management to facilitate consumers on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal. gnnhd.tv 
Uninterrupted gas supply will be available from today until 10 PM on September 6…
(2025-09-05). Controversial Gun Rights Proposal Sparks Nationwide Uproar. devdiscourse.com The US Justice Department faces backlash from gun rights and LGBTQ advocates after considering restrictions on gun ownership for transgender individuals. Such a measure would likely face constitutional challenges if implemented.
(2025-09-05). India eyes nuclear-powered carrier, home-built navy jets in 15-year defence plan. geo.tv 
Indian navy officers stand on the flight deck of India's first home-built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant, after its commissioning ceremony at a state-run shipyard in Kochi, India, on September 2, 2022. — ReutersIndia may build a third, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.Roadmap…
(2025-09-05). Ethiopian police detain 2 Sheger FM journalists, force station to delete report. cpj.org Nairobi, September 5, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to unconditionally release Sheger FM radio editor Tigist Zerihun and reporter Mintamir Tsegaw, who were taken into custody on September 3 following the forced removal of Mintamir's August 29 report on widespread protests over poor working conditions for healthcare workers, according to multiple news outlets. The Ethiopian Media Authority—the regulatory body responsible for…
(2025-09-05). Belarusian citizenship granted to 323 people, including 21 minors. eng.belta.by On 5 September Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 321 "On Admission to the Citizenship of the Republic of Belarus", BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
(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
(2025-09-05). Court Rules Against Huntington Beach Censorship Scheme. aclusocal.org Date : | Menu parent dynamic listing : | 72 | Show PDF in viewer on page : | Style : | Standard with sidebar | Tweet Text : | [node: title]…
(2025-09-05). Nicolas Maduro Claims Venezuela Is 'Standing On The Front Lines' Against 'Nazi-Extremists' Following U.S: Attack On Vessel That Killed 11. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the regime he leads is "standing on the front lines" against "Nazi extremist movements" coming from the north, a reference to escalating tensions with the United States…
(2025-09-05). Virginia and New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections: A Test of Political Alliances. devdiscourse.com The upcoming elections in Virginia and New Jersey are serving as a crucial testing ground for both major political parties in the United States. As the elections approach, Democrats are trying to distance themselves from far-left agendas, focusing their campaigns on economic issues under Trump's leadership.
(2025-09-05). Sri Lanka: Tourist bus plunges into deep gorge, killing 15. gnnhd.tv 
Bus fell into ravine about 1,000 feet deep after colliding with a vehicle…
(2025-09-05). Nobody wants this gas plant. Trump is forcing it to stay open. grist.org The Trump administration, citing an ongoing "energy emergency," has once again saddled a community already overburdened by pollution with a dirty, obsolete power plant it doesn't want or need. The decision has confounded residents and environmental justice advocates, who called the move an abuse of federal law and a lost opportunity to improve the area's air quality. | The Department of Energy
(2025-09-05). Lisbon funicular crash exposes safety flaws in city's old charm. geo.tv 
A view shows the site of the accident after Gloria funicular railway car, a popular tourist attraction, derailed and crashed, resulting in multiple casualties, according to authorities, in Lisbon, Portugal, September 4. — ReutersLISBON: The death of at least 16 people in an…
(2025-09-05). From Cannabis Crusader to Premier: The Rise of Anutin Charnvirakul. moderndiplomacy.eu Background Thailand's politics have long been defined by clashes between populist parties linked to Thaksin Shinawatra and the conservative establishment, resulting in multiple coups and judicial dismissals of elected leaders. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, rose to prominence as health minister during COVID-19 and for spearheading cannabis legalization in 2022. What Happened: As …
(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). Belarusian Written Language Day celebrated in Moscow. eng.belta.by The Day of Belarusian Written Language was celebrated in Moscow with an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of People's Writer of Belarus Ivan Naumenko and a performance based on the works of People's Poet of Belarus Yakub Kolas.
(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). 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). NYC, September 6, 2025: RALLY TO RESIST US IMPERIALISM DEFEND VENEZUELAN SOVEREIGNTY! U.S. WARSHIPS OUT OF THE CARIBBEAN! wibailoutpeople.org U.S. HANDS OFF VENEZUELA & LATIN AMERICA!RALLY TO RESIST US IMPERIALISM & DEFEND VENEZUELAN SOVEREIGNTY!U.S. WARSHIPS OUT OF THE CARIBBEAN! WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2025 — 1: 00pmWHERE: Simón Bolívar Statue — 59th St & 6th Ave, NYCBRING: Drums, flags, signs. The United States has fabricated LIES about Venezuela's government and drug trafficking to justify deploying …
(2025-09-05). Putin says end of Ukraine conflict approaching: "There is light at the end of the tunnel" infobrics.org Zelensky desperately attempts to avoid any direct negotiations with Putin.
(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). 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
(2025-09-05). The new "threat" as a card of the United States against Mexico. uwidata.com By Tomas Merani* "Operations related to the country's security are a matter for Mexico; they cannot operate within its territory," Mexican President Claudia Sheimbaun said at her regular press conference on Wednesday. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced an agreement with Mexico on Monday to dismantle fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine corridors along the border. …
(2025-09-05). Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to Moldovan president. eng.belta.by As part of the solemn ceremony a brief conversation took place, during which Anatoly Buben reaffirmed interest in maintaining a constructive dialogue with Moldova. He also informed the Moldovan head of state about Minsk's eagerness to invigorate Belarus-Moldova trade and economic cooperation.
(2025-09-05). Lebanon approves army plan to disarm Hezbollah, says implementation depends also on Israel. haaretz.com After last month's decision to pursue a disarmament plan, Hezbollah accused the government of caving to U.S. and Israeli pressure and said it would 'treat this decision as if it does not exist'…
(2025-09-05). US Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Hire Armed Special Agents. truthout.org Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is planning to recruit and train special agents who will be able to make arrests, carry firearms, and execute warrants against people who have allegedly violated immigration laws. A final rule published today in the federal register authorizes the director of USCIS to conduct "law enforcement activities to enforce civil and criminal… |
(2025-09-05). Meet Safeena Husain whose 'Educate Girls' won Magsaysay Award 2025. ummid.com Educate Girls Globally, the organization founded by Safeena Husain, has won Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 for its contributions towards education of girls and young women.
(2025-09-05). ISSI hosts Japanese envoy: Pakistan-Japan relations get a boost. gnnhd.tv 
Session concluded with reaffirmation of mutual desire to strengthen Pakistan-Japan relations in all dimensions…
(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). Prophet Muhammad: A Beacon of Hope and Mercy. ummid.com Allah (swt) sent His beloved and final Messenger, Prophet Muhammad, The Almighty, as a beacon of hope and mercy for all of humanity.
(2025-09-05). Democracy Now! 2025-09-05 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 05, 2025; "How Can You Be So Ignorant?": GOP & Dem. Senators Slam RFK Jr. for Attacks on Vaccines & Science; Deadly U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Boat Raises Fears of Wider War: Greg Grandin; Indonesia Protests: At Least 10 Killed, Thousands Arrested Amid Police Crackdown | Headlines for September 05, 2025; "How Can You Be So Ignorant?": GOP & Dem. Senators Slam RFK Jr. for Attacks on Vaccines & Science; Deadly U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Boat Raises Fears of Wider War: Greg Grandin; Indonesia Protests: At Least 10 Killed, Thousands Arrested Amid Police Crackdown…
(2025-09-05). China, Pakistan pledge stronger tech and trade cooperation amid US charm offensive. scmp.com China and Pakistan have pledged to expand trade and deepen technological cooperation in areas ranging from agriculture to space exploration, at a time when Islamabad is warming to the United States. | During a meeting on Thursday with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Premier Li Qiang said Beijing would advance the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship infrastructure project under the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2025-09-05). Teacher attacked with knife at Germany school. scmp.com A suspect has been detained after a teacher was attacked with a knife at a vocational college in western Germany on Friday. | The man was shot and injured during his arrest near the main railway station in the city of Essen, police said. | Security sources said the perpetrator — believed to be a 17-year-old pupil from Kosovo who attends the school — was shot after running at police officers with a knife and is being treated in hospital.
(2025-09-05). Two horse race at Uganda Open after Cwinya-ai finishes Day 2 in fine form. independent.co.ug 
It's squeaky bum time at the Open with Cwinya-ai turning the screw on Musonda Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Through 14 holes, he trailed by four strokes. Dominic Musonda had already carded a two-under 69 to go -8 for the Championship, and the man they call 'Okada' needed to make a …
(2025-09-05). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-09-05). Belarus' foreign merchandise trade at almost $49bn in January-July 2025. eng.belta.by Exports of goods totaled $22.6192 billion. Imports of goods made up $26.1776 billion.
(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). Russia Proposes Building a 'Silicon Valley' for BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Russia is proposing the creation of an alternative "Silicon Valley" tech company cluster on Cuba's Isla de la Juventud island for companies within the BRICS anti-U.S. bloc and Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) countries in Latin America…
(2025-09-05). All Elements in Place for a US Decapitation Strike on Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump euphorically concluded his White House press conference on September 2 with breaking news: the US military had just blown up a small motor vessel in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. He alleged that the skiff came from Venezuela and was loaded with illicit drugs headed to the US. On social media,
(2025-09-05). Venezuelan F-16s Approach U.S. Navy Warship (Updated). 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). 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). Trump's DOJ Wants to Deprive Trans People of the Right to Self-Defense. theintercept.com 
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller (L) and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi talk to reporters during an Oval Office availability with U.S. President Donald Trump on August 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images | After decades of political inaction after mass shootings, the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting appears to finally have spurred conservatives into action. That's because this horrific slaying was the grotesque gift the right had been waiting for: The shooter — whose diary entries show a troubled young person immersed in extremist, racist online cul…
(2025-09-05). Exposing MAGA's Zionist Muslims Who Use Hate To Distract You. thelastamericanvagabond.com A network of influencers from the United Arab Emirates have become part of a social media conspiracy that seeks to spread anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim propaganda, interwoven with pro-Israel messaging. The goal of the campaign, now being promoted by Elon Musk and his X [formerly Twitter] online affiliates, is to drive hatred of Muslims, while securing
(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). 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). SATIRE: Florida Eliminates All Vaccine Mandates. theonion.com 
Florida's surgeon general announced that the state will eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates, although legislative approval may still be required. What do you think? | "What do we do with our kids who are already vaccinated?" | Brent Winski, Pebble Analyst |
| "I wish my kids were alive to see this." | Gwen Tarrats, Plaque Proofreader |
| "We survived just fine before Florida." | Thomas Cupp, Error Minimizer
(2025-09-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Are Trump's Middle East Envoys Pushing Lebanon Into Another Civil War. theintercept.com 
Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack at a meeting with Lebanese parliamentarians in Beirut on Aug. 26, 2025. Photo: Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images | Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam made an announcement on August 7 that would have been unthinkable even a year before: Hezbollah — indeed all militias in the country — would be disarmed by the end of 2025. | Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim political organization which has long been considered more powerful than the Lebanese Army itself, has been o…
(2025-09-05). Meet 20 entrepreneurs in Africa Business Heroes 2025 race. ummid.com A total of 20 entrepreneurs from nearly 32,000 applications have been short-listed for the Top 10 list of Africa Business Heroes 2025.
(2025-09-05). Sept. 5] South Korea Juggles Nuke Powers More. passblue.com 
Welcome back to our weekly summary after a pause in August. We've made changes to our headline and produced a more streamlined format for faster reading, though this issue is on the longish side. Let us know what you think. And send us your news tips: passblue1@gmail.com Gentle reminder: We are an independent, nonprofit news …
(2025-09-05). Six Flags Qiddiya City to redefine entertainment with world's tallest roller coaster. geo.tv 
An aerial view of the Six Flags Qiddiya City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. — X@SixFlagsQCSix Flags Qiddiya City is set to be Saudi Arabia's first Six Flags amusement park and a hallmark attraction within the broader Qiddiya City entertainment mega-development outside Riyadh….
(2025-09-05). Bendigo Bank axed Indigenous service weeks before reconciliation launch. independentaustralia.net 
(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 …
(2025-09-05). Venezuela's Interior Minister on US Attack on Boat in the Caribbean: If True, US Violated International Law. orinocotribune.com The US government, led by President Donald Trump, violated international and US laws and protocols by carrying out extrajudicial executions and sinking a boat in international waters that, according to the US authorities, resulted in the death of 11 people. Venezuelan Minister of the Interior Diosdado Cabello made this comment on Wednesday, September 3, during his television program Con El Mazo Dando. | The day before, Trump reported, in statements to the media, that US naval forces "literally shot down a vessel carrying a large amount of drugs," which was sailing through the Caribbean Sea and had supposedly l…
(2025-09-05). A year later, Africa's Gen Z uprising is only more emboldened. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-09-05). Reach A Hand Uganda extends GN Trybe initiative to the Ghetto. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to uplift the quality of life for young people living in ghetto communities, Reach A Hand Uganda has expanded the GN Trybe programme scope to the ghetto, and held an outreach in the slums of Kosovo, Lungujja. The outreach dubbed: GN Trybe Ghetto KONNECT, is tailored specifically …
(2025-09-05). BREAKING: protesters violently removed from Farage conference speech. thecanary.co Three protestors just interrupted Nigel Farage's speech at today's Reform party conference to accuse him of working for his super-rich donors and to demand taxes on the super-rich. Farage speech interrupted by protesters "You work for billionaires!" one shouted at Farage, referencing recent donations from property tycoon Nick Candy. Another called him out for being […] | By
(2025-09-05). Why Hollywood's First Iconic Phantom Of The Opera Film Is Still Puzzling Us, 100 Years On. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Andrew Lloyd Webber's extravagant 1986 musical version of The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Sydney Opera House in 2026. But an even more …
(2025-09-05). China issues anti-dumping ruling on European pork, charges deposits. scmp.com China has made a preliminary determination that Europe is dumping pork and pork by-products into its market, causing "material injury" to the domestic industry, Beijing's Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. | The announcement, which carries a "provisional anti-dumping measure" in the form of cash deposits, marks an escalation in China-EU trade tensions after major French cognac producers were exempted from punitive levies stemming from a separate investigation.
(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). 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). Diplomacy Watch: The musical chairs of security guarantees. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the weekend, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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(2025-09-05). U.S. Job Market Plummets Under Trump's Leadership: 70% Lower Job Growth, Unemployment Highest in Nearly 4 Years. commondreams.org The first jobs report after President Trump
(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…
(2025-09-05). Protest at SCI Mahanoy demands eye treatment for Mumia. workers.org 
WW Photo: Gil Obler Activists from three states —— Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York ——gathered Aug. 31 outside Mahanoy State Correctional Institute in Frackville, Pennsylvania, to demand immediate medical treatment for Mumia Abu-Jamal, whose eyesight has been severely diminished due to the prison's medical neglect. Attendees were from the . . . |
(2025-09-05). Delaware County Democrats decry Pa. budget impasse, make final push for SEPTA funding before Senate returns. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania Senate reconvenes Monday in Harrisburg with the task of delivering a much-delayed budget. | Delaware County's Democratic legislators gathered Friday morning at the Lansdowne Avenue Trolley Station to convey a final message to their Republican colleagues in the upper chamber. | "We need real sustainable funding for our schools and for SEPTA," state Sen. Tim Kearney said. "We need to get back to Harrisburg to pass a budget that fulfills our constitutio…
(2025-09-05). U.S. Could Set Up a Military Base In a South American Country That Has a Tense Relationship With Venezuela. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would consider setting up a military base in Ecuador, a country that currently has a tense relationship with Venezuela, if invited by the South American country…
(2025-09-05). President Of South American Country Close To Venezuela Says Maduro Is a Cartel Leader: 'We'll End Narco Terrorism'. latintimes.com Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is a cartel leader and his government will do "everything to end narco terrorism"
(2025-09-05). Anutin Poised to Become New Thai PM After Thaksin's Exit. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Thailand's parliament is voting on a new prime minister amid intense political turmoil, following the sudden departure of influential billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra to Dubai. Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai party, holds a strong position with backing from the largest parliamentary bloc, while the ruling Pheu Thai party—reeling from Thaksin's exit and recent …
(2025-09-05). WI BOPM Denounces Milwaukee Police Leader's Appeals to Trump to Bring National Guard to Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-09-05). Mogilev hosting Belarus-Russia Union State Youth Forum. eng.belta.by The Union State Youth Forum is aimed at strengthening friendship between the young people of Belarus and Russia. Its main objectives are to foster patriotism, preserve shared historical memory, and discuss joint youth policy.
(2025-09-05). Everyone agrees organ donation saves lives. So why don't more people do it? gnnhd.tv 
A Vox reader asks: Why are so few people organ donors? Why would someone choose not to be a donor? Everyone agrees it's a good thing but very few people actually do it. Grab your ID out of your wallet. Does it have a heart on the front or back? If so, you're …
(2025-09-05). How Mps' 'Abandoned' Cats Became The Unexpected Symbol Of Indonesia's Protests. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | During Indonesia's recent mass protests, the looted homes of politicians in Jakarta revealed unexpected victims: cats reportedly left behind or stolen as their owners …
(2025-09-05). Uncertainty Looms Over Baltic Security As U.S. Contemplates Aid Cuts. devdiscourse.com Confusion emerged Friday concerning the Trump administration's plans to halt some security assistance funding to European countries along the Russian border. Baltic defense leaders expressed uncertainty as they had not received official notifications.
(2025-09-05). "Hello, refugee" : racist attack in York after weeks of far-right flagging. thecanary.co A student was racially assaulted on University of York campus on Thursday, reports claim. York has been an epicentre of a far-right flag-hanging campaign in recent weeks. York Press reported that the man is a Hong Kong national in his 30s who came to the city to study. Police say they are investigating the potential […] | By
(2025-09-05). Belarusian companies taking part in Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria. eng.belta.by An exposition of Belarusian manufacturers is presented at the Intra-African Trade Fair IATF 2025 in Algeria, BelTA learned from the Belinterexpo enterprise of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
(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). G20 Summit countdown well underway. sanews.gov.za G20 Summit countdown well underway | As the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders' Summit draws closer, South Africa, continues to facilitate meetings in preparation for the all-important gathering. | South Africa will host the G20 Leaders' Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg under the theme, 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability'. | "The countdown to the G20 Leaders' Summit is underway. South Africa continues to host and facilitate preparatory meetings, and the adoption of declarations by different taskforce and work-streams," said Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said on Friday at a Post…
(2025-09-05). Let's be totally honest, it should be the 'Department of War'. responsiblestatecraft.org There are reports that President Donald Trump will announce the change from the Department of Defense
(2025-09-05). Donald Trump's Media Domination. counterpunch.org 