(2025-09-16). 'We can hear their screams': Israel pummels Gaza City after US backs offensive. scmp.com Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses said, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new offensive there and its stated goal of eradicating Hamas. | Rubio showed no daylight between himself and Netanyahu on a visit to Jerusalem on Monday, saying Israel could "count on our unwavering support" for its military push in the devastated Palestinian territory.
(2025-09-16). Pezeshkian: Islamic Unity Only Path to Stop Zionist Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the recent Israeli attack on Qatar proved that no Muslim country is safe from the Zionist regime's crimes, stressing that the only effective response is unity of the Islamic Ummah to confront Israel's terrorism and end its genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-16). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-09-16). Ben Gvir Calls for 'Luxury Neighborhood' for Israel Police To Be Built on Ruins of Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Monday that he wanted to build a "luxurious" neighborhood for Israeli police on the ruins of Gaza and repeated his calls for the settlement of Jews and the expulsion of Palestinians from the Strip, The Times of Israel has reported. "We will finish the mission, occupy …
(2025-09-16). Israel Says 'Gaza Is Burning' as Ground Offensive Begins. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel announced the beginning of its planned ground operation into Gaza City, stating that "Gaza is burning," as military forces aim to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have instructed residents to flee the area. Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasized the military's aggression in targeting Hamas, while Prime Minister Netanyahu linked the operation …
(2025-09-16). Mass pro-Gaza protest blocks final stage of Spanish Vuelta cycling race. wsws.org The unprecedented cancellation of the final stage of Spain's Vuelta a España on Sunday has reverberated internationally, underscoring mass opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-16). Iran Submits Draft Resolution to Ban Attacks on Peaceful Nuclear Facilities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran, together with a group of allied nations, has submitted a draft resolution aimed at prohibiting all forms of attack or threat of attack against nuclear sites and facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
(2025-09-16). Trump Announces 2nd Summary Execution of Venezuelans Allegedly Trafficking Narcotics. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The statement coincided with the release of an extremely blurry video by the US secretary of war. The video shows a stalled boat displaying no signs of violence before being obliterated by an explosion. The video lack…
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(2025-09-16). Norway election: Labour narrowly holds on to power amid uncertainty. links.org.au 
Ellen Engelstad — In the end the left bloc won the election, but the vote has delivered a far less convincing mandate for change than the previous one…
(2025-09-16). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-09-16). Venezuela Targeted Because it Is 'the Poster Child of Everything the US Empire Fears': Ben Norton. orinocotribune.com In a recent interview with Jyotishman Mudiar of India & Global Left, respected geopolitical analyst Ben Norton provided an in-depth explanation of why Venezuela has been targeted for regime change by US imperialism since Hugo Chávez was elected to the presidency in 1998. | "Venezuela is…
(2025-09-16). Venezuela Launches 2025 School Year with Enrollment Surge Renovated Facilities (+Photos). orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, visited the Urbaneja Achelpohl school in Caracas to mark the beginning of the school year in Venezuela. Significant renovations are underway at the school, which is attended by 1,158 students, including 55 in early childhood education, 298 in primary education, and 805 in general secondary education. | The head of state toured the facilities of this institution located in the San Pedro parish of Caracas, from the preschool to the secondary education facilities, and praised the renovation of the classrooms, computer labs, hallways, and recreation area. | Accompanied by t…
(2025-09-16). Less Moral Governance: The Ghost in ASEAN Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu The Moral Ghost Haunting ASEAN: When Leadership Loses Its Soul Amidst the roar of modernization and rapid economic progress, the ASEAN region now faces a dark shadow that cannot be ignored: a crisis of moral governance. This crisis is not merely an administrative failure or misguided policy, but a specter that undermines the soul of …
(2025-09-16). China: US Actions Near Venezuela 'Threaten Regional Peace and Security'. orinocotribune.com This Monday, the government of China stated that US actions in the Caribbean "threaten regional peace and security." This stance comes after Caracas reported that last Friday, a US destroyer intercepted and seized a small Venezuelan fishing boat for eight hours. | At a press conference, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of China Lin Jian said, "the actions taken by the US have threatened regional peace and security, seriously violated the sovereignty, security and legitimate rights of other countries and violated international law." | Furthermore, the spokesperson urged Washington "not to use the fight agains…
(2025-09-16). 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.
(2025-09-16). Para-Diplomacy Underpinning the India-China Diplomatic Thaw: Opportunities and Challenges. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Rahul Karan Reddy and Tridivesh Singh Maini The widely hailed diplomatic re-engagement between India and China has resulted in agreements on key aspects of the bilateral relationship: disengagement at the border and discussions on the possibility of reviving economic linkages and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). These developments are noteworthy and suggestive of a thaw …
(2025-09-16). President Maduro Says US Threats Have 'Broken' Communications, Vows Readiness For 'Armed Struggle' (+Trinidad Tobago, CELAC). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Speaking at a press conference with national and international journalists from more than 47 outlets, the pres…
(2025-09-16). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-09-16). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
(2025-09-16). Vietnam: la visita del Presidente a Pechino e il rafforzamento dei legami con Cina e Russia. strategic-culture.su La partecipazione del Presidente vietnamita L∆∞∆°ng C∆∞·ªùng alla parata per l'80 ∫ anniversario della vittoria sul fascismo è stata affiancata da incontri di alto livello con Xi Jinping e Vladimir Putin. Tali appuntamenti consolidano relazioni politiche, economiche e di sicurezza, inscrivendo Hà N·ªôi in un disegno di partenariato multilivello. | Segue nostro <...
(2025-09-16). Strategic Deployment of Soft Power in China's Global Ascendancy. moderndiplomacy.eu In international relations, soft power is the ability to co-opt rather than coerce, in contrast with hard power. It entails using attractiveness and appeal to influence other people's preferences. Soft power, which uses foreign policy, political ideals, and culture to effect change, is non-coercive. Joseph Nye of Harvard University clarified in 2012 that "the best …
(2025-09-16). Hong Kong must update its sexual offence laws to empower survivors. scmp.com As Hong Kong prepares for a likely public consultation on reforming the Crimes Ordinance, the urgent need to update our outdated sexual offence laws has never been clearer. Just months ago, in July, a scandal at the University of Hong Kong erupted when a law student allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create deepfake pornography targeting over 20 students and teachers, exposing the city's legal vulnerabilities. | This is not an isolated issue. Hong Kong's sexual offence laws date back…
(2025-09-16). Collapse of car lender Tricolor sends out a tremor. wsws.org Tricolor made loans to low-income residents and immigrants, often without a Social Security number, financed with credit from banks and private investment firms, including some of the major names in the finance world.
(2025-09-16). Teamsters shut down University of Minnesota strike, seeking to ram through sellout deal. wsws.org The strike was shut down as it was garnering broader support, including from performers at the upcoming Farm Aid concert.
(2025-09-16). New York Democratic governor endorses Zohran Mamdani after he kowtows to billionaires. wsws.org After weeks of delay, New York Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed the Democratic candidate in the New York City mayoral election on Sunday. She is the first top Democratic Party leader to do so.
(2025-09-16). Trump signs declaration making Memphis, Tennessee next target for military, federal police occupation. wsws.org Surrounded by politicians and cabinet officials, Trump indicated that Chicago, St. Louis and Baltimore would face similar occupations in the near future.
(2025-09-16). Trump's war on culture: The authoritarian logic of "Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again" wsws.org Trump's Executive Order imposes authoritarian aesthetics for buildings, codifies kitsch and signals a broader assault on cultural freedom.
(2025-09-16). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 60,000 members of the National Union of Social Security Nurses in Peru went on strike September 9, while the union for 55,000 Canada post workers lifted its overtime ban in a blatant act of capitulation.
(2025-09-16). Noboa eliminates the diesel subsidy. Protests announced in Ecuador. peoplesdispatch.org Ecuador's right-wing president, Daniel Noboa, announced that During the two election campaigns he has participated in, Noboa promised that he would not eliminate the diesel subsidy because it would "generate inflation". However, on September 12, a group of ministers informed the entire country about that exact measure. | In fact, although it has been a tradition for presidents to personally announce such measures, Noboa decided not to appear on cam…
(2025-09-16). Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez: the third casualty of Trump's mass deportation operation. peoplesdispatch.org Immigrant worker and father Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was shot dead in the Chicago suburb of Franklin Park on September 12 after he was stopped by ICE agents in his vehicle. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alleges in a public statement that he was shot after he "resisted arrest, attempted to flee the scene and dragged an ICE officer a significant distance with his car." | The Villegas-Gonzalez family has since launched an
(2025-09-16). Canadian political establishment mourns fascist Charlie Kirk, fueling far-right blacklist rampage. wsws.org The embrace of Kirk reached a high point Monday when the Canadian parliament gave the far-right provocateur a standing ovation.
(2025-09-16). Labor government announces naval hub in Western Australia aimed against China. wsws.org Labor is transforming Perth, which is adjacent to the Indian Ocean, into one of US imperialism's most important bases for aggressive naval operations as it accelerates its war drive against China.
(2025-09-16). Fort Bragg horrors expose dark underbelly of post-9/11 warfare. responsiblestatecraft.org In 2020 and 2021, 109 U.S. soldiers died at Fort Bragg, the largest military base in the country and the central location for the key Special Operations Units in the American military. Only four of them were on overseas deployments. The others died stateside, mostly of drug overdoses, violence, or suicide. The situation has hardly improved. It was recently
(2025-09-16). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-09-16). Charlie Kirk and the concealed legacy of American Nazi George Lincoln Rockwell. wsws.org If there is any individual whom Kirk most closely resembled, in terms of persona and political tactics, it is George Lincoln Rockwell, the leader of the American Nazi Party in the 1960s.
(2025-09-16). As over 1 million Americans are infected with COVID daily, Trump administration plans further cutoff of vaccines. wsws.org Amid the 11th COVID wave in the US, Kennedy is dismantling federal vaccine policy and scientific institutions and eroding decades of public health progress in the service of a radical, anti-vaccine political agenda.
(2025-09-16). Rachel And Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Earlier today.
(2025-09-16). Trump 'honoured' to slap New York Times with US$15 billion lawsuit. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a US$15 billion lawsuit for defamation and libel against The New York Times, days after the newspaper released articles on his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. | The move comes after Trump threatened last week to sue the Times for its reporting related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing given to Epstein.
(2025-09-16). President: Iran Committed to Deepening Strategic Ties with Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted Iran's determination to expand and elevate relations with Lebanon, describing bilateral ties as grounded in truth, justice, and mutual respect.
(2025-09-16). Trump Administration Rushes To Kill Free Speech In Response To Kirk Assassination. thealtworld.com US Attorney General Pam Bondi just said on Bondi's comments came after the podcast's host Katie Miller (wife of Trump henchman Stephen Miller) bizarrely
(2025-09-16). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-09-16). Global Days Of Action To Build A Culture Of Peace In The Midst Of Violence. popularresistance.org From September 21 (International Peace Day) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence), there will be more than five thousand nonviolent actions happening around the world coordinated by Campaign Nonviolence. The focus this year is promoting nonviolence toward self, others, world and earth. Clearing the FOG speaks with author and activist Rivera Sun, who assists in organizing the actions, about the many types of violence people experience every day and how to move from a culture steeped in war to one of peace. Sun discusses the power of nonviolence, the growing interest in how to practice it and the global s…
(2025-09-16). In violation of members' vote, Long Island Rail Road unions call off a strike, appealing for intervention from Trump. wsws.org In appealing to Trump, the union chiefs have aligned themselves with the would-be dictator, who is preparing to deploy troops all over the country, including New York City, to crush resistance in the working class.
(2025-09-16). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-09-16). North Korea Denounces US, South Korean and Japanese Nuclear War Games. news.antiwar.com Originally published at Judgenap.com and reprinted with permission Pyongyang issued a harsh statement condemning trilateral war games led by the US. The US, Japan, and South Korea kicked off the Iron Mace and Freedom Edge military drills on Monday. Pak Jong Chon, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea said on Saturday, …
(2025-09-16). Oppose UAW sellout of GE Aerospace strike! Demand immediate release of full contract proposal! wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy is rushing to shut down the strike to prevent any further disruption to the Trump administration's war plans.
(2025-09-16). National sovereignty is at the root of the environmental struggle in Brazil. peoplesdispatch.org The environmental struggle is inseparable from the struggle for national sovereignty, as it questions who has the power to make decisions about our territories and common goods.
(2025-09-16). Austin school district latest target in wave of Texas school closures and cutbacks. wsws.org The prospect of extensive school closures looms over the Austin Independent School District (AISD) after nearly a third of its schools received failing marks from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
(2025-09-16). Trump Sues New York Times, Penguin for $15 Billion over Defamation. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its reporters, and publisher Penguin Random House, alleging "repugnant distortions and fabrications" in their coverage and a book about his finances and fitness for office. The suit, filed in Florida, claims severe damage to …
(2025-09-16). Romanian government imposes sweeping austerity program. wsws.org Aligning itself with the global shift of the ruling class toward militarism and attacks on the working class, the Romanian government is dismantling social and democratic rights won through generations of struggle.
(2025-09-16). Coachella 2026: Karol G Headlines a Historic Lineup with the Return of Justin Bieber + Sabrina Carpenter. latintimes.com Coachella 2026 is turning up the volume on Latin music. The newly announced lineup places Colombian superstar Karol G at the top of Sunday's billing, making her the first Latina to close out the festival's iconic weekend…
(2025-09-16). Harassment of framed-up Alton Estate workers continues in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The scheduled September 10 trial of 26 framed-up Alton Estate workers has been postponed until December because police failed to produce their main witnesses.
(2025-09-16). How low oil prices turned Trump's call to 'drill, baby, drill' into a pipe dream. grist.org When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to " In the months since, he has opened up vast stretches of public lands and U.S. oceans for drilling and reduced the royalty rates that companies must pay for extracting oil and gas in those areas. His administration h…
(2025-09-16). Iran, Saudi Arabia Call for Islamic Unity to Counter Israel, Defend Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian president and the crown prince of Saudi Arabia stressed that solidarity among Muslim nations is essential to deter the Zionist regime's attacks and safeguard the sovereignty and dignity of the Islamic Ummah.
(2025-09-16). DAILY MEMO: Car Wash Workers With Legal Status Have Their Papers Thrown Out by Agents Who Arrest First, Verify Later. lataco.com Over the weekend, ICE raids spread from Wilmington and Long Beach to Santa Ana, Downey, and Panorama City, with incidents of agents pointing rifles, rejecting legal documents, and detaining workers at car washes and Home Depots. Meanwhile, immigrant communities reeled from the death of deported mother Estela Ramos Baten, the abduction of a Chicago day laborer suing police, and mounting controversy over Trump's shifting immigration policies at home and abroad.
(2025-09-16). Iran, Egypt Stress Islamic Unity, Eye Stronger Bilateral Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Egypt discussed the expansion of relations and emphasized the necessity of unity among the Muslim nations to counter the ongoing crimes committed by the Israeli regime.
(2025-09-16). How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal's violent response to social media ban. |
(2025-09-16). Inequality in Africa: what drives it, how to end it and what some countries are getting right. |
(2025-09-16). Tom Phillips' children will carry complex trauma from their abduction — expert care will be crucial. |
(2025-09-16). The 17th-century woman who wrote about surviving domestic abuse. |
(2025-09-16). Bolsonaro joins a rogues' gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab. |
(2025-09-16). Proposed cuts to NIH funding would have ripple effects on research that could hamper the US for decades. |
(2025-09-16). Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind — a health law expert explains what's at stake. |
(2025-09-16). Australia needs more workers. These are the policy changes that would help get them. |
(2025-09-16). Details on how Australia's social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear. |
(2025-09-16). Muslim ritual meets Swahili culture at Kenya's unique annual maulidi festival. |
(2025-09-16). The case for US Middle East retrenchment has never been clearer. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-09-16). 'Bitch' has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power. |
(2025-09-16). Trading goods, not feelings: an academic goes on 100 dates to find a rich spouse. |
(2025-09-16). Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence. |
(2025-09-16). 'Publish or perish' evolutionary pressures shape scientific publishing, for better and worse. |
(2025-09-16). AI companies want copyright exemptions — for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection. |
(2025-09-16). Why have cancer survival rates stopped improving in the UK? |
(2025-09-16). Israel's strike on Qatar was a serious blow against diplomacy in the Middle East. |
(2025-09-16). 2 shootings, 2 states, minutes apart ‚àí a trauma psychiatrist explains how exposure to shootings changes all of us. |
(2025-09-16). Ansaru terror leaders' arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next. |
(2025-09-16). Xi's show of unity with Putin and Kim could complicate China's delicate diplomatic balance. |
(2025-09-16). Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year — new research. |
(2025-09-16). Beauty sleep isn't a myth — a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful. |
(2025-09-16). Even professional economists can't escape political bias. |
(2025-09-16). Detroit is the most challenging place in the country for people with asthma ‚àí here's how to help kids in the Motor City breathe easier. |
(2025-09-16). Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits. |
(2025-09-16). Charlie Kirk talked with young people at universities for a reason — he wanted American education to return to traditional values. |
(2025-09-16). A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it. |
(2025-09-16). Transgender policies struggle to balance fairness with inclusion in women's college sports. |
(2025-09-16). What correctional officers think about harm-reduction services for incarcerated people with drug addictions. |
(2025-09-16). Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors. |
(2025-09-16). The Moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year ‚àí a physicist explains why. |
(2025-09-16). Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars — an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source. |
(2025-09-16). Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK: the pageantry, politics and pitfalls. |
(2025-09-16). Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans — here's how. |
(2025-09-16). How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind. |
(2025-09-16). Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here's what we can do about it. |
(2025-09-16). What Native-held lands in California can teach about resilience and the future of wildfire. |
(2025-09-16). Climate change is fast shrinking the world's largest inland sea. |
(2025-09-16). 'This will not end here': A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk's killing could embolden political violence. |
(2025-09-16). New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean? |
(2025-09-16). Understanding the grisly group dynamics of people who hide bodies after a murder. |
(2025-09-16). Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk — a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread. |
(2025-09-16). Racism isn't innate — here are five psychological stages that may lead to it. |
(2025-09-16). Businesses have a moral responsibility to stand up to autocrats. |
(2025-09-16). Big-spending Premier League needs to spread more of its wealth to poorer clubs or everyone loses. |
(2025-09-16). Solving the world's microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed. |
(2025-09-16). 12,000-year-old smoked mummies reveal world's earliest evidence of human mummification. |
(2025-09-16). Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men — but Gen Z may show a shift. |
(2025-09-16). Yes, this is who we are: America's 250-year history of political violence. |
(2025-09-15). We Are Inspired. transcend.org 12 Sep 2025 – The holocaust/genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza strip continue. Calculations show that excess mortality has been much higher than the reported 64,000 violent deaths (71% women and children).
(2025-09-15). Israel's Netanyahu starves 1 in 5 Gaza Children. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports that 19 of every 100 Palestinian children in Gaza are malnourished. That is up from 15 in July. Even more worrying, UNICEF found an increase in cases of acute malnutrition. In July 8.5% of children examined manifested symptoms of the condition. In August, …
(2025-09-15). Shrouded dolls in Stockholm honour Gaza's killed children. aljazeera.com Activists placed shrouded dolls in front of the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm to symbolise children killed in Gaza.
(2025-09-15). Friday 9/19: Israel! Stop Killing Palestinians! Stop Starving Gaza!! indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco | Israel Consulate – the central web of the rogue criminal nation…
(2025-09-15). The Pitt wins best TV drama Emmy, as war on Gaza echoes at ceremony. aljazeera.com Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder, also an Emmy winner, calls for a free Palestine in her acceptance speech.
(2025-09-15). Netanyahu and Rubio stick to established Israeli-US narrative on Gaza war. aljazeera.com Netanyahu reiterates Israel takes 'full responsibility' for Qatar attack; Rubio says Hamas must 'cease to exist'.
(2025-09-15). Protests continue against Israel's Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Gaza City evacuation order leaves families in "desperate conditions" aljazeera.com "She went into labour and gave birth on the side of the road while trying to find help."
(2025-09-15). Pseudo-left "day of action" covers for Australian unions' complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org The event was not national, there was no action and the unions were largely absent.
(2025-09-15). Former head of Israel's military admits over 10 percent of Gaza's population killed or injured. wsws.org Over 200,000 Palestinians in Gaza, or over 10 percent of the population, have been killed or injured during the Israeli onslaught on Gaza, the former chief of Israel's military said last week.
(2025-09-15). Destroying Gaza City. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Gaza's Hunger Crisis Dominates Headlines, but Most Deaths Come from Israel's Airstrikes. transcend.org 5 Sep 2025 – Around 70 people were killed daily in Gaza in August 2025; an attempt to clarify why 29 Israeli strikes that killed 180 people were carried out was met with vague answers, or silence.
(2025-09-15). Live: 6-year-old twins among Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks on civilians and infrastructure continue across Gaza as Qatar hosts Muslim, Arab world leaders.
(2025-09-15). As Netanyahu drags Israel deeper into Gaza, Trump alone holds the power to stop him — if he chooses to. haaretz.com With Netanyahu ignoring military and diplomatic caution, the burden shifts to Trump, who has so far shown little urgency in averting a crisis that could trap Israel in Gaza and endanger the hostages…
(2025-09-15). IDF weighs ground push into Gaza City despite most residents remaining and warnings Hamas be defeated. haaretz.com About 300,000 people have already fled Gaza City, with fighting and strikes pushing more to leave. To ease criticism, Israel highlighted new humanitarian steps, including hospital repairs and medical aid deliveries…
(2025-09-15). Denial in Plain Sight: Rights Groups Show Evidence of Gaza Genocide, Israel Continues to Reject It. transcend.org 8 Sep 2025 – After killing more than 64,000 Palestinians over the past two years, Tel Aviv argues the legal definition of genocide has been distorted by rights groups to target and vilify Israel.
(2025-09-15). Spain Announces Arms Embargo on Israel and Other Steps 'to Stop the Genocide in Gaza'. transcend.org 8 Sep 2025 – "This is not self-defense," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez asserted, "it is the extermination of a defenseless people and a violation of every international law."
(2025-09-15). 68 Palestinians Killed Across Gaza Over 24 Hours. scheerpost.com The Israeli bombing of civilian neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip 2021 | Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Kyle Anzalone / The daily massacres in Gaza have continued, with the Gaza Health Minis…
(2025-09-15). UNRWA: there is now no safe space for Palestinians in Gaza. thecanary.co The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) said that thousands of Palestinians who Israel has forced to leave Gaza City and Jabalia camp are facing extremely harsh humanitarian conditions, living in overcrowded shelters and temporary tents that lack clean water, sanitation, and even the most basic security. The Israeli occupation army …
(2025-09-15). Boston Organizers Launch Month-Long Hunger Strike for Gaza. progressive.org The People's Hunger Strike for Gaza aims to pressure lawmakers to block U.S. military aid to Israel.
(2025-09-15). Israel's Airstrike on Qatar Deepens Rift with Arab States. moderndiplomacy.eu BackgroundIsrael's bombing of Qatar has inflamed tensions with Arab states, reviving decades of hostility rooted in wars, peace deals, and unresolved disputes since Israel's creation in 1948. The Gaza conflict and Israeli strikes across the region have already strained fragile relations. What HappenedArab states are meeting to respond after Israel's strike on Qatar, a Gulf …
(2025-09-15). 300,000 Palestinians Forced to Flee as Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza City. transcend.org 14 Sep 2025 – The displaced people will be forced to al-Mawasi. A so-called safe zone that Israel has repeatedly bombed.
(2025-09-15). Global Sumud Flotilla Sets Out On Last Leg Of Journey To Gaza. popularresistance.org The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying critical aid to Gaza, began the final leg of its planned route after departing ports across Tunisia this weekend. | The first of over 40 boats now at sea left Gammarth port on Saturday, with the final boat departing Bizerte on Monday morning. | One week after arriving in Tunis, 16 of the fleet's original 24 boats resumed their journey east from Barcelona, carrying aid and international passengers in a bid to open a humanitarian corridor and break Israel's siege on Gaza, which is illegal under international law. | At least 422 people in Gaza have died from malnutrition caused by…
(2025-09-15). Israel destroys Gaza's tallest residential building. aljazeera.com Eyewitnesses captured the moment Israel bombed and destroyed the tallest residential building in Gaza.
(2025-09-15). Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar's emir vows to 'confront Israeli aggression'. aljazeera.com The emir accuses Israel of trying to 'thwart negotiations' for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.
(2025-09-15). the genocide, free Gaza war takes center stage at 2025 Emmy Awards. haaretz.com Jewish actress and comedian Hannah Einbinder, who took home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, called to 'free Palestine,' while Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem said he is 'denouncing the genocide in Gaza'…
(2025-09-15). The Deafening Silence of the 'Holocaust Industry' on Israel's Genocide in Gaza. transcend.org 10 Sep 2025 – On September 1, the International Association of Genocide Scholars adopted a resolution: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. For nearly two years, the world watched in silence as the Jewish state massacred thousands of unarmed Palestinians laying waste to their homeland.
(2025-09-15). Far-right Minister Ben-Gvir proposes neighborhood for Israeli police officers in Gaza. haaretz.com National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made the promise to the police commissioner at a police ceremony, during which no ranks were awarded amid reports of a dispute over pending appointments — a claim which both officials denied…
(2025-09-15). Global Sumud Flotilla leaves Tunisia's Bizerte port for Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several ships that are part of the Global Sumud Flotilla began to depart from the port of Bizerte in Tunisia towards the Gaza Strip on Sunday, media confirmed.According to The New Arab, Global Sumud Flotilla ships stopped in the port of Bizerte to refuel and complete some logistical procedures before continuing their way towards the strip. Since Sunday morning, several small ships have begun to depart towards Gaza to break the siege imposed by Israel amid the ongoing war that killed at least 64,871 and wounded 164,610 others, since Oct. 7, 2023, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said…
(2025-09-15). Panic as families given 'minutes to flee' before Israel destroys tower. aljazeera.com Residents of the Mahna Tower in Gaza City were ordered to evacuate just minutes before it was bombed by Israel.
(2025-09-15). Javier Bardem Uses Emmy Stage to Denounce Zionist Crimes, Demand Sanctions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Javier Bardem used the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet to condemn Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-15). Israel / Palestine: Calls for the protection of humanitarian activists sailing to Gaza aboard all the Global Sumud Flotilla. fidh.org According to reports, more than 50 boats of humanitarian activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla – coordinated by the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Global Movement to Gaza, and the Sumud Nusantara – sailed to Gaza on 31st of August 2025, departing from Barcelona. They aim to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to the besieged population in Gaza. Israeli authorities have consistently intercepted vessels attempting to breach the blockade, redirecting them to Israeli (…) | – |
(2025-09-15). Thursday 9/18: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-09-15). Israeli Forces Kill More Than 50 Palestinians in Gaza as It Continues Destruction Campaign in Gaza City. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces killed more than 50 people in Gaza on Monday, medical sources told Al Jazeera, as the IDF continues its destruction campaign in Gaza City and launches attacks in other parts of the Strip. Out of the 51 people reported killed, at least 36 died in Gaza City, where the IDF has been conducting …
(2025-09-15). US focusing on 'what happens next' following Israeli strikes on Doha. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will encourage Doha to continue to play a constructive role in Gaza.
(2025-09-15). Israeli Strikes Leave 50,000 Homeless In Gaza. popularresistance.org Since dawn on Sunday, Israeli occupation forces have killed 31 Palestinians, including aid workers, in a series of airstrikes and ground assaults across the Gaza Strip. | Local officials said that at least 50,000 people were made homeless following Israeli evacuation orders that forced residents to flee south along Rashid Al-Bahri Street. | The attacks come as Israel presses ahead with its nearly two-year genocidal war on Gaza, marked by attempts to reoccupy Gaza City and forcibly displace its residents. | Hospitals across the Strip reported dozens of casualties. Al-Quds Hospital confirmed seven people were kille…
(2025-09-15). Israel is Inventing the "Concentration Camp" for Gaza. transcend.org 25 Aug 2025 – It begs belief! Israel's defense minister outlined plans to create a concentration camp where he intends to herd two million Palestinian citizens of Gaza …. The ones whom the Israeli army have not yet killed.
(2025-09-15). US' Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza goals. scmp.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would provide "unwavering support" to Israel in the war in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas during a visit to the US ally on Monday. | "The people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that better future cannot begin until Hamas is eliminated," Rubio told reporters next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | "You can count on our unwavering support and commitment to see come to fruition."
(2025-09-15). Qatar slams Israel's Doha strike as 'state terrorism,' urges action & ceasefire. hindustantimes.com Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, sharply condemned Israel for its recent strike on Doha that killed five Hamas leaders and a Qatari security officer, calling it a "continued violation of international law, human values, and diplomatic norms." Speaking ahead of a Monday summit of Arab and Muslim foreign ministers, Sheikh Mohammed urged the international community to stop "double standards" and impose consequences on Israel's actions. He labeled the strike "state terrorism" and reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to mediating a ceasefire in the Gaza war through cooper…
(2025-09-15). Artists speak out for Palestine at Emmy Awards. aljazeera.com Artists at the Emmy Awards in the US spoke out against the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-15). AUKUS four years on: 'Ghost sharks' and genocide complicity. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). 519 of 533 in US Congress Voted to Continue Sponsoring the Mass Murder of 2.4m Palestinians. transcend.org 12 Sep 2025 – Depraved! Only 14 of the 533 corrupt members of Congress refused to endorse and pay for ongoing Israeli genocide, ethnic cleansing, torture, bombing, kidnapping, starvation and sadistic murder of thousands of innocents. That is a mere 5% of 260 Democrats in Congress.
(2025-09-15). Inequality is violence when it causes significant harm. indybay.org Distributive injustice is represented in its own way in all crises. This is very striking in the climate crisis and in the economic division of labor. When it comes to climate change, future generations are completely powerless against us. Young people are also largely unable to act against the concentrated established power of the older generation.
(2025-09-15). Randi Weingarten on Why Fascists Fear Teachers. progressive.org The American Federation of Teachers president discusses her new book, the attacks on public education, and what we can do about it.
(2025-09-15). A meeting in Harlem: Malcolm X, Fidel Castro, and the struggle for Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org The meeting in Harlem in 1960 between Malcolm X and Fidel Castro was a watershed moment for the people engaged in struggles of liberation in the United States and across the globe.
(2025-09-15). Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom. transcend.org The alliance of corporations, finance, and states underpinning the capitalist system that drives inequality, stifles democracy and enriches elites. Combining theory, analysis and practical solutions, this book offers a blueprint for reclaiming power through economic democracy.
(2025-09-15). TNPA Newark Road upgrades almost complete. sanews.gov.za TNPA Newark Road upgrades almost complete | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported major progress in the upgrade of Newark Road, one of the Port of Richards Bay's most critical access routes, with 75% of works completed. | Valued at approximately R20 million and scheduled for completion in December 2025, this capital project forms part of TNPA's ongoing drive to modernise port infrastructure to enhance the safety and efficiency of cargo movement for port users. | Since project commencement in May 2025, approximately one kilometer of Newark Road has been successfully upgraded. | The road has been…
(2025-09-15). Trump Escalates Attacks on Venezuela, Calls Tren de Aragua 'Worse Than MS-13'. latintimes.com Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday sharpened his rhetoric against Venezuela, accusing Nicolás Maduro's government of sending drugs and violent criminals into the United States and branding the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as "probably the worst gang in the world."
(2025-09-15). Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade Apologizes After Shocking Comments Suggesting The Homeless Should Be Executed. latintimes.com Kilmeade made controversial comments on Fox & Friends while discussing the case of a mentally ill homeless man stabbing a Ukrainian refugee.
(2025-09-15). Eurovision officials tell Israel resign or fly neutral flag — or be banned… skwawkbox.org These links are a transition measure to give people chance to sign up to the Canary email now that Skwawkbox has moved to its
(2025-09-15). Abiy opens Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam amid escalating tensions in Horn of Africa. wsws.org The dam, which has the potential to transform the lives of millions of people in Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa and East Africa, is mired in toxic geopolitics. Denouncing the dam as an "existential" threat, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he would use "all available means to defend Egypt's interests".
(2025-09-15). Fresh signals point to opportunities. ecns.cn Visitors interact with a robot at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services at Shougang Park in Beijing, on Saturday. The event, open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, offered free admission to visitors with reservation.
(2025-09-15). TikTok divestment and tariffs dominate US-China talks in Spain. tribune.com.pk 
Delegations from the US and China were set to continue their talks in Madrid into a second day on Monday over trade tensions and an imminent deadline for Chinese divestment from the short-video app TikTok. | The latest round of negotiations – the fourth in four months – took place at the baroque Palacio de Santa Cruz that houses Spain's foreign ministry and concluded its first day on Sunday after about six hours with no indication of a breakthrough. | Talks had centered on TikTok, tariffs and the economy, a US government official said, offering no further details. | Delegations led by US Treasury Secretary Sco…
(2025-09-15). JPMorgan to cut China, India share in flagship emerging-market index. scmp.com JPMorgan Chase will cut the weight of the largest bond issuers in its flagship emerging-market index, diverting investor flows from the likes of China and India towards smaller nations. | The Wall Street bank will gradually lower the issuer cap on its GBI-EM Global Diversified index in the first half of 2026, according to a client notice seen by Bloomberg.
(2025-09-15). China warns Philippines: Seeking external backing 'doomed to fail'. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from Friday to Saturday, a spokesperson said.
(2025-09-15). Tuesday 9/16: Webinar: "Critical" Minerals or Imperial Plunder? Extractivism for Warfare. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/wing916…
(2025-09-15). Former chief justice appointed as interim prime minister in Nepal. wsws.org The interim government will be a right-wing capitalist administration, relying on the military's support, focused on restoring a semblance of political stability in the wake of mass protests.
(2025-09-15). The Muslim world must move from words to action. aljazeera.com Pakistan's top diplomat, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, says the Muslim bloc must move beyond rhetoric to concrete action.
(2025-09-15). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video circulated on social media in February 2025 reportedly showing Ousmane Dicko, younger brother of Jafar Dicko, JNIM leader in Burkina Faso. | © 2025 Private…
(2025-09-15). Immersive Hamlet 1001 premieres in Beijing. ecns.cn On Friday, Hamlet 1001, an immersive music drama co-produced by the Chinese theater company Drama X and Beijing International Culture & Art Corp Ltd, premiered in Beijing. This innovative production combines Shakespeare's classic narrative with immersive theater, transforming the audience's experience in a live house and bar setting.
(2025-09-15). John Lee's policy address must illuminate Hong Kong's way forward. scmp.com Some readers might not know Hong Kong had an election a little over a week ago. And that's OK, because most of us aren't part of the 3,631 voters eligible to take part in the Election Committee subsector by-elections, held on September 7. | The election achieved a phenomenal voter turnout rate of 97.33 per cent. The 1,500-member Election Committee had 93 vacancies that needed filling. Nearly 80 per cent of the seats were uncontested.
(2025-09-15). Israel warns Hamas of action "wherever they are" as Qatar summit convenes. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that further strikes on Hamas leaders are possible, coinciding with a summit of Arab and Islamic states in Qatar. This summit aimed to show support for Qatar following an Israeli attack on the Gulf state, which was a significant escalation in military actions after the Hamas-led attacks on October …
(2025-09-15). Jefferson-Wooden wins 100m in record time as Seville delivers gold for Jamaica at World Athletics Championships. ecns.cn American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden capped a dominant season in some style on Sunday by winning the women's 100 meters world title in 10.61 seconds, the fastest time ever run at a world championships.
(2025-09-15). Lula hails Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil's democracy not negotiable. aljazeera.com In NYT op-ed, Lula praises 'historic' sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.
(2025-09-15). Over 200 suspects arrested in Ekurhuleni weekend crackdown. sanews.gov.za Over 200 suspects arrested in Ekurhuleni weekend crackdown | Police in Ekurhuleni arrested 206 suspects and shut down five illegal liquor outlets during a weekend crime crackdown across the district. | The arrests, carried out between Friday, 12 September, and Sunday morning, 14 September 2025, formed part of various operations targeting serious and violent crime, illegal mining, and unlicensed liquor outlets. | In one incident in Germiston, police arrested a suspect found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition during a stop-and-search operation on Delville Power Road. The man was detained at…
(2025-09-15). The dark message hidden in interview to the faceless Abu AliExpress Telegram channel. haaretz.com Netanyahu's interview wasn't only designed to spread propaganda, but rather to achieve another sinister goal…
(2025-09-15). Qatar PM urges action against Israel's crimes. tribune.com.pk 
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani urged the international community on Sunday to "stop using double standards" and punish Israel for what he described as its "crimes". | He was speaking at a preparatory meeting on the eve of an emergency summit of Arab and Islamic leaders organised by Qatar after Israel carried out an unprecedented air strike on Hamas leaders in Doha. | "The time has come for the international community to stop using double standards and to punish Israel for all the crimes it has committed, and Israel needs to know that the ongoing war of extermination that our bro…
(2025-09-15). Traditional Owners, climate activists call on WA Labor to ban fracking. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). India: Free Umar Khalid – Stop Invoking Counter-Terrorism Law to Silence Dissent. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including 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, call for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who was arrested on 13 September 2020 on politically motivated and spurious charges, including for alleged terrorism-related offences, and who remains in (…) | – |
(2025-09-15). Horrific video: Sudanese girl dies after being tortured, hanged from a tree in Darfur. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A horrible crime was registered in Sudan after a young girl was found hanging from a tree after being tortured and killed, triggering anger amid the rising crimes in Sudan.A photo caused a huge debate after a young Sudanese girl was seen placed on a tree with blood covering her body in a crime that raises questions about women's rights in the middle of the ongoing bloody war and the absence of security. The girl was later identified as "Qesma Ali Omar", and her body was found in Sudan's Darfur region. Sudanese girl Qesma Ali Omar. (X/ video screenshot)The innocent Sudanese girl was reportedly subjected…
(2025-09-15). We Remember Johnny Robinson Jr. And Virgil Ware, Killed The Day Of The Birmingham Church Bombing. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | It was 62 years ago today that a group of white supremacists Four Black girls were killed in that bombing, and their names, Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Addie Mae Collins, and Carole Robertson, have been immortalized in Black history as victims of a heinous act of unspeakable racism and a defining moment in the civil rights movement. | But how many are aware that, on the same day of the bombing, two o…
(2025-09-15). Not with Us, not Against Us: The Rise of Strategic non-Alignment. infobrics.org In Rio de Janeiro's Itamaraty Palace, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva raised a quiet toast. There was no anti-American rhetoric, no thunderous declarations — just a call for "cooperation without coercion"
(2025-09-15). Trump doubles down on strikes against alleged smugglers in Caribbean. responsiblestatecraft.org U.S. forces bombed a boat in the Caribbean that was allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three "narcoterrorists," President Trump
(2025-09-15). Maduro Declares Venezuela—US Relations 'Completely Broken. latintimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Monday that his country's relationship with the United States is "completely broken," accusing Washington of waging military and political aggression while still forcing deportation flights of Venezuelan nationals to continue.
(2025-09-15). Ex-ICJ Judge Shigeru Oda Dies at 100. transcend.org Shigeru Oda, International Court of Justice judge for 27 years, died of natural causes at the age of 100 on 4 Sep 2025. As the leading global figure in the theoretical field of ocean law, Oda, a native of the northern Japan prefecture of Hokkaido, had a massive impact on the operations of diplomacy.
(2025-09-15). Pakistan Holds Policy Rate at 11% as Floods Fuel Inflation Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF In a highly anticipated decision, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 11% on Monday, extending its monetary policy pause for a third consecutive meeting. This cautious stance reflects the central bank's difficult balancing act: supporting a nascent economic recovery while preemptively combating looming inflationary threats triggered by …
(2025-09-15). US Demands Full Dismantling of Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Program. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has called for the complete dismantlement of Iran's uranium-enrichment program, reinforcing a hardline stance despite recent IAEA-Iran agreements to resume inspections. The demand comes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in June destroyed key nuclear sites and disrupted verification efforts, while European powers threaten to reimpose sanctions unless Tehran complies with …
(2025-09-15). Abigail Boyd: 'Ableism' ignores housing accessibility standards. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Trump targets Memphis, New Orleans for troop deployments. wsws.org While "crime" is the pretext for troop deployments, the real goal is the buildup of a military-police dictatorship in America.
(2025-09-15). Polish president critical of Germany to visit Berlin. tribune.com.pk 
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is due in Berlin for talks on Tuesday, with his past criticism of Germany looming over Warsaw's diplomatic drive to bolster allied support after a Russian drone incursion. | Poland is seeking greater military and political backing after its army, together with its NATO allies, scrambled jets to down Russian drones violating its airspace early on Wednesday. | While Russia denied targeting its eastern European neighbour, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned his country was closer to "open conflict" than at any point since World War II in the wake of the intrusion. | Nawrocki […
(2025-09-15). EU supercharges for war: Bundeswehr to quadruple, Poland training mothers. infobrics.org Bundeswehr planners now want to increase German military presence in virtually all of Eastern Europe, including Poland. In other words, German tanks will be moving through Poland and Ukraine to fight Russia. Does this sound familiar by any chance? It's almost as if something like this happened already, but we can't really put our finger on it. Jokes aside, anyone with a primary education would certainly know and understand that this is a patently bad idea.
(2025-09-15). Donald Trump just told the wildest lie of his career yet. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has a reputation for being something of a 'liar, liar pants on fire'. With his latest untruth, the blaze has spread from his trousers to kickstart a wildfire that rivals the infernos which swept through LA: One of the most dangerous issues we have to deal with as a nation is that Trump …
(2025-09-15). UK PM Starmer defends self over Epstein links of ex-diplomat Mandelson. scmp.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Monday that he would never have appointed Peter Mandelson as his ambassador in Washington if he had known the full extent of the diplomat's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | The comments, Starmer's first since he sacked Mandelson last week, come as the prime minister faces growing questions about his judgment, including from his own Labour MPs.
(2025-09-15). ATC rejects pre-arrest bail for three PTI MNA's. tribune.com.pk 
Hearings on pre-arrest bail petitions filed by three Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) Members of the National Assembly, (MNA), including Asif Khan, Sajid Khan Mohammad and one other, in the November 26 D-Chowk protest case, were heard on Monday in the anti-terrorism court in Islamabad. | All three bail pleas were rejected by Judge Tahir Abbas Supra due to the fact that the petitioners did not present themselves in court. | On November 13, PTI chairman Imran Khan made a "final call" for nationwide protests to be held on November 24, demanding the restoration of PTI's electoral mandate, the release of imprisoned…
(2025-09-15). Dust that spies, maps that talk, and dogs that code. tribune.com.pk 
When the dust listens back | It started with an itch. Not the kind that comes from allergies or a cheap sweater, but the creeping suspicion that the air itself was paying attention. | That's when the headline hit: "Scientists develop smart dust — microscopic sensors that can drift through a room and report back." | Photo credits: Futurism | The lab coats call it "environmental monitoring." The rest of us call it the ultimate nosy roommate. Imagine dust motes that don't just sparkle in a sunbeam, but whisper: "He ordered pizza again." | The technology is dazzling: motes no bigger than a grain of sand, cap…
(2025-09-15). Poles Just Released … smoothiex12.blogspot.com a concrete proof of Russian drones attacking Poland)) Some say ⚪ could be Slovaks or Czechs. Funny, still. Here are 100% Poles))
(2025-09-15). Saturday 9/27: Guatemalan Poet-Filmmakers. indybay.org 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2025-09-15). Tax Justice warns of £5bn cost if Starmer bows to Trump and big tech. thecanary.co Tax Justice UK is an advocacy organisation calling for progressive tax reform. One reform they've championed is the UK's Digital Services Tax (DST) which is set to generate £4.4bn — £5.2bn between 2024 and 2029. The group is now warning the UK could miss out on this money, with Donald Trump pressuring Keir Starmer to …
(2025-09-15). New Zealand government glorifies US fascist Charlie Kirk. wsws.org The far-right ACT and NZ First parties are seeking to legitimise Kirk's anti-immigrant and racist views in order to divide and suppress the working class.
(2025-09-15). Can TikTok Survive? US-China Talks Hold the Key. thinktank.pk As the world's two economic powerhouses convene for a second day of high-stakes negotiations in Spain on September 15, 2025, the spotlight is firmly on the looming deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to divest or face a U.S. ban. Led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, these talks represent …
(2025-09-15). Venezuela's Defense Minister: Patriotic Militia Training Is a Deterrent to US Aggression (+Fishermen Protection). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In reviewing the operations, Padrino emphasized the people's enthusiastic willingness to defend peace and national sovereignty following President Nicolas Maduro call. He stated that this demonstrates Venezuela's enormous potential, a glorious history and a commitment to peace and wor…
(2025-09-15). Turkey's political crisis deepens with possible court ouster of opposition leader. tribune.com.pk 
Turkey's main opposition party, already battered by an unprecedented legal crackdown, could see its leader ousted by a court on Monday in what some see as a test of the country's shaky balance between democracy and autocracy. | An Ankara court is set to decide whether to annul the party's 2023 congress over alleged procedural irregularities – a move that would strip its chairman, Ozgur Ozel, of his title and further erode the opposition's leadership and authority. | Hundreds of members of the Republican People's Party (CHP) have been jailed pending trial in a sprawling probe into alleged graft and terrorism li…
(2025-09-15). Japan and Korea Should Hand Money to their Exporters Rather than Donald Trump. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump has been boasting about his trade deals with Japan and Korea, where in exchange for buying down the taxes on their imports from 25 percent to 15 percent, they will give him $550 billion and $350 billion, respectively, to invest as he pleases. The nature of these commitments is not yet clear, but
(2025-09-15). Indian cricket's Pakistan problem: Can you monetise patriotism? aljazeera.com India boycotts Pakistan across all forums except multinational cricket. That's because it stands to lose too much money.
(2025-09-15). Jobs massacre in Germany: Establish independent action committees! wsws.org A wave of job destruction is sweeping across Germany. The trade unions, led by IG Metall, are closing ranks with corporations and the government.
(2025-09-15). China's moment to rewire the world is arriving. What will it do? scmp.com Earlier this month, Anthropic, the American artificial intelligence company, entered the US-China fight. It barred companies from using its AI services if they were more than 50 per cent owned by Chinese entities. This was a double punch — China's access to American technology hit another obstacle, and the global business world was prodded again to reject Chinese investment. | Just a few months ago, Anthropic's move would have knocked the wind out of China. But the recent Shanghai Cooperation…
(2025-09-15). Sudan's RSF accused of launching drone strikes on civilian infrastructure. independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM | Xinhua | Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out drone strikes on a power station and other civilian facilities Sunday in White Nile State, central Sudan, according to a statement from Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council. "At dawn today (Sunday), the rebel militia launched suicidal drones targeting civilian facilities and infrastructure," the statement …
(2025-09-15). Oil prices rises as Ukraine strikes Russian refineries. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices extended gains on Monday as investors assessed the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries that could disrupt its crude and fuel exports, while also eyeing US fuel-demand growth. | Brent crude futures rose 47 cents, or 0.7%, to $67.46 a barrel by 0622 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $63.17 a barrel, up 48 cents, or 0.8%. | Read: OPEC+ output hike pushes up crude prices amid Russian supply risks | Both contracts gained more than 1% last week as Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, including the largest oil exporting terminal, Primorsk, a…
(2025-09-15). China's iPhone appetite, Filipinos left adrift by US: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Strong appetite for new iPhone in China as pre-orders break record | 2. Charlie Kirk, US political violence — and what it looks like from China | 3. Hong Kong set for unsettled weather next week as 3 low-pressure areas develop…
(2025-09-15). Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'. tribune.com.pk 
Romania on Sunday strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with the foreign ministry summoning Moscow's ambassador over the incident. | The incursion comes days after fellow NATO member Poland said it had shot down Russian drones which had violated its airspace as Moscow launched a barrage against Ukraine. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Kremlin of "testing" Romania and wanting to "bring the war" to Poland and the Baltic with the intrusions. | Earlier on Sunday, NATO member Romania had said that Moscow's actions pose a "new…
(2025-09-15). Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki appoints three ministers for caretaker Cabinet. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Nepal's political landscape witnessed a historic moment as Sushila Karki, 73, took office as the country's first female Prime Minister on Sunday. A day after assuming the role, Karki expanded her newly formed caretaker cabinet by appointing three ministers, who were sworn in on Monday by President Ramchandra Paudel at the President's Office, Sheetal Niwas, Maharajgunj.Rameshwor Khanal, a former finance secretary, was appointed as the new Finance Minister. Kulman Ghising, who earlier served as the managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, took charge of three critical ministries —…
(2025-09-15). Venezuela Denounces US Navy For Illegal Boarding Of Fishing Boat. popularresistance.org Venezuela reported that a US destroyer illegally boarded a Venezuelan fishing boat carrying nine fishermen and detained them for eight hours. According to the Venezuelan statement, issued on Saturday, September 13, the vessel was in Venezuelan waters, "48 nautical miles from Blanquilla Island." | The incident occurred on Friday, September 12, in Venezuela's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Under international law, an EEZ is a maritime area adjacent to a country's territorial sea, extending up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline. The coastal state has sovereign rights to explore, utilize and preserve natural res…
(2025-09-15). Iran, Qatar Urge Concerted Muslim Action against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar called for collective action by Muslim nations against the Zionist regime's crimes.
(2025-09-15). 'Time for being soft on illegal aliens over', says Trump after Indian man beheaded in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has doubled down on crackdown on illegal immigrants by his administration amid 50-year-old Chandra Nagamallaiah's gruesome killing, who was beheaded in front of his wife and son at a motel in Dallas, Texas. | In a strongly worded statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Nagamallaiah was "brutally beheaded" by an "illegal alien from Cuba who should never have been in our country". | Meanwhile he described the victim as a "well respected person in Dallas" and promised that the accused would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. | "I am aware of the terri…
(2025-09-15). German auto supplier ZF: IG Metall trade union and management plan drastic cuts. wsws.org While ZF workers demonstrated their readiness to fight for their jobs, the protests merely served as leverage for the works council and IG Metall to become involved in the development of the restructuring program.
(2025-09-15). Behind the partial opening of borders in Ukraine and the murder of far-right MP Andriy Parubiy. wsws.org The very fact that various political figures are now assassinated with such regularity speaks of a crisis in the entire governance and security system. Simply put, the ruling class cannot rule in the old way.
(2025-09-15). EconoScope | Opening-up fuels innovation, growth in China's service sector. ecns.cn China's services trade expanded in the first half of 2025, with value-added services driving 60.2% of economic growth, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
(2025-09-15). An 'Arab Nato'? Israel's air strikes on Qatar may have just brought it to life. scmp.com When Israeli jets tore through Doha's skies last week, striking a residential block that housed Hamas negotiators, they may also have set in motion something Israel has long feared: the birth of an Arab military alliance. | The proposal, under discussion at an emergency Arab-Islamic summit that opened in Doha on Sunday, marks the most serious push towards regional military integration in decades.
(2025-09-15). US Interior Secretary: "We gotta win the AI arms race" wattsupwiththat.com "The real existential threat right now is not a degree of climate change. It's the fact that we could lose the arms race if we don't have enough power."
(2025-09-15). Ukraine drones target Russian refinery. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine launched a large attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia overnight, sparking a brief fire at the vast Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwest, Russian officials said on Sunday, reporting no injuries. | As world powers talk about how to end the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two the drone war has escalated, with Russian drones downed in NATO-member Poland and attacks by Ukraine against oil refineries and pipelines in Russia, the world's second biggest oil exporter. Russia's defence ministry said at least 361 drones had been shot down by Russian air defence systems, including fo…
(2025-09-15). Horrific death of UK worker after falling into silo. wsws.org The UK Health and Safety Executive reported 124 work-related deaths in 2024/25, while 1.7 million people self-reported ill health related to work the previous year.
(2025-09-15). Rock musician Neil Young releases song denouncing Trump's armed takeover of Washington, D.C. and the "billionaire fascists" wsws.org Neil Young: | "No more money to the fascists | The billionaire fascists | Time to blackout the system"
(2025-09-15). OpenWav launches new music app to re-empower artists. tribune.com.pk 
OpenWav has launched a new app, which positions itself as an artist-centric platform that aims to give musicians greater control over their careers. Rather than relying on traditional streaming services and intermediaries, the app offers a direct-to-fan model where artists can release music, sell merchandise, host pop-ups, organize listening parties, and build communities in one place. The goal is to create a space where artists own both their content and their audience, while also keeping a larger share of revenue. | The company was formally introduced at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in September 20…
(2025-09-15). How protests over Israeli team ended Spain's Vuelta cycling race. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestinian protesters forced Spain's Vuelta cycling race to be abandoned on its final day.
(2025-09-15). Indonesia's climate ambitions can't shine in the dark. aljazeera.com The Indonesian government cannot pursue an ambitious climate agenda while neglecting its human rights obligations.
(2025-09-15). Trump Announces a Second Attack on a Venezuelan Vessel in the Caribbean. latintimes.com President Donald Trump announced today a second attack against a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean for allegedly transporting illegal drugs.
(2025-09-15). Solidarity shown to Camp Sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). China to extend investigation into Nvidia for anti-monopoly law violation. ecns.cn China decided to launch a further investigation into U.S. chip giant Nvidia after preliminary findings showed it had violated the country's anti-monopoly law, China's top market regulator said on Monday.
(2025-09-15). On Human Suffering and Dialogue: Lessons from the 11 Sep 2025 UNSC Mtg. Regarding Israel's Airstrikes on Doha. transcend.org While the significance of this UNSC meeting spans political, legal, diplomatic, geostrategic, economic, and other dimensions, I will focus on two often underrated aspects: the universality of human suffering and the role of dialogue in addressing it.
(2025-09-15). New York governor backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayoral role. geo.tv 
Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, US, June 25, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-09-15). Is anything moving forward? indybay.org It is a commonplace that the catastrophes of the 20th century put an end to optimism about progress. Instead of prosperity and freedom for all, or at least for most, it brought unimaginable destruction of human life and totalitarian regimes the likes of which the world had never seen before.
(2025-09-15). US Supreme Court's shadow docket attack on the Constitution. wsws.org Last week's unexplained ruling that vacated a lower court injunction against ICE seizures of people based on ethnicity, language or accents, employment or whereabouts is emblematic of the Supreme Court majority's use of the "shadow docket" to dismantle the Constitution and pave the way for dictatorship.
(2025-09-15). US and China Agree on TikTok Deal Ahead of Trump-Xi Call. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF The U.S. and China have reached a framework agreement to transfer ownership of TikTok to U.S.-based control, a deal expected to be finalized during a call between Presidents Trump and Xi on Friday. The agreement, which avoids a U.S. ban on the app, marks a significant de-escalation in tech and trade tensions, though …
(2025-09-15). Ahmad Shah's brother Umer passes away. tribune.com.pk 
Ahmad Shah's younger brother Umer Shah passed away, family confirms on social media on Monday. | Umer, known to television audiences for his appearances alongside his elder brother on Ramadan transmissions and the game show, gained popularity after Ahmad's viral "Peechay To Dekho" video turned the family into internet sensations. | The family described the death as their second tragedy, following the earlier loss of their daughter Ayesha, and requested prayers for the young boy. | Source: Instagram | "Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. May Allah grant him eternal peace and give us strength," the family wrote…
(2025-09-15). Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan, players skip handshakes. jagonews24.com India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military conflict between them in May, but tensions simmered after the match as India's players left the field without shaking hands.
(2025-09-15). Siriano and Hudson showcase collections at New York Fashion Week. tribune.com.pk 
Christian Siriano and Sergio Hudson hit the runway on Friday evening, showing off their spring/summer collections for 2026. | Siriano's collection, inspired by old Hollywood glamour, used German-American screen actress Marlene Dietrich as his muse, he told Reuters. | Models started down the runway wearing mostly black-and-white gowns and suits, with pops of color appearing midway. At the end of the show, looks included large top hats and floor-length bubble-hem dresses in vibrant colors to match, with Canadian model Coco Rocha closing out the presentation. | "I wanted the whole collection to feel like silver s…
(2025-09-15). Fitch downgrades France's credit rating to A+ amid debt and political turmoil. hindustantimes.com Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit score from "AA-" to "A+" on September 12 in response to mounting political instability and spiraling public debt—marking France's lowest rating ever from a top global agency. The move comes after Prime Minister Franàßois Bayrou resigned over a failed parliamentary confidence vote regarding his austerity-driven budget plan, exposing deep fractures in France's political system and sparking immediate fiscal uncertainty. Watch for more…
(2025-09-15). Increasing crime in EU's unofficial capital and NATO HQ demonstrates collapse of Western order. infobrics.org Soldiers will take to the streets as Belgium's gang warfare worsens.
(2025-09-15). PM Shehbaz leaves for Doha to attend Arab-Islamic summit. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday left for a one-day official visit to Qatar to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit being held in Doha. | The extraordinary meeting has been convened in the wake of Israeli airstrikes on the Qatari capital, which left several dead, including senior Hamas figures and a Qatari security official. | The attack, condemned across the Muslim world, has heightened fears of regional instability and underscored Israel's escalating campaign of aggression. | According to the Foreign Office (FO) statement, the summit will bring together leaders and senior officials from the Organi…
(2025-09-15). The fear-mongering rackets of the U.S. national-security state. strategic-culture.su By Jacob G. HORNBERGER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The end of the Cold War in 1989 provided a fantastic opportunity for a maj…
(2025-09-15). Merri-bek Council renews call to sanction Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Venezuela Warns Neighbors of Retaliation Over Support for U.S. Military Operations: 'We'll Act in Legitimate Defense'. latintimes.com The country's Defense Minister accused Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago of acting on instructions from Washington during the current U.S. deployment in the Caribbean sea…
(2025-09-15). Simbu from Tanzania wins marathon gold in historic photo finish. aljazeera.com Alphonce Felix Simbu makes history by becoming the first Tanzanian to win a global title at a major athletic event.
(2025-09-15). The Drone Incident in Poland — A Trigger for Moscow's "Siege" Anxiety. uwidata.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The reports of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) falling near or being detected within Poland's borders are not merely a transient news item; from Moscow's perspective, they serve as a signal that will trigger a pre-existing chain of concerns. According to Russian experts, such incidents will further complicate the ongoing discussions …
(2025-09-15). Targeting Venezuela, Trump Escalates U.S. Campaign Of Aggression In Latin America. progressivehub.net JONATHAN NG | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-09-15). DR Congo: Militias, Army Threaten South Kivu Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester holds a placard reading in Swahili "return (General) Gasita we didn't want!" as others gesture towards a Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces soldier during a demonstration in Uvira on September 8, 2025. | © 2025 AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-09-15). Kathy Hochul Endorsed Zohran Mamdani. Will Top Democrats Join Her. theintercept.com The New York governor's support for Mamdani marked a shift in the NYC mayoral race — but Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries still haven't weighed in.
(2025-09-15). Astronomers detect interstellar tunnels leading to distant stars. tribune.com.pk 
Astronomers have uncovered a surprising new structure in our region of the galaxy, an interstellar tunnel that appears to connect the bubble of hot gas surrounding our solar system to regions around other stars. | The finding comes from a study led by Dr. L. L. Sala and a team at the Max-Planck Institute, who analyzed data from the eROSITA X-ray instrument aboard the Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma mission, combined with older observations from the ROSAT survey. | Our solar system sits inside what astronomers call the Local Hot Bubble, a region about 300 light-years wide filled with very hot, low-density gas. This bub…
(2025-09-15). Nepal's PM Karki appoints ministers after deadly Gen Z protests. aljazeera.com The interim leader and her new team will govern the country until elections are held in early March.
(2025-09-15). Highlights of 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. ecns.cn Visitors watch a robot dance performance at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing on Sept. 14, 2025.
(2025-09-15). Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating, says Utah governor. tribune.com.pk 
The man arrested in the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, but investigators are working to establish amotive for the shooting by talking to his friends and family, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Sunday. | Cox said the accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, 22, would be formally charged on Tuesday. He remains in custody in Utah. Investigators have yet to piece together why Robinson allegedly scaled a rooftop at Utah Valley University during an outdoor event and shot Kirk in the neck at long range on Wednesday. | Kirk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and co-fou…
(2025-09-15). Philippines president backs protests over corruption scandal. jagonews24.com Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday he did not blame people for taking part in street protests "one bit" as anger mounts over a corruption scandal involving phony flood control projects.
(2025-09-15). California Caves to Oil Industry With Health, Environmental Rollbacks. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 13, 2025 — The California legislature today passed a bill that greenlights tens of thousands of new oil and gas drilling permits in Kern County over the next decade with no further environmental review. Senate Bill 237 passed as a last minute "gut and amend" measure at the end of the legislative session, truncating public participation. It was one of several bills that roll back environmental and health protections this session.
(2025-09-15). Robert Reich Saw This Coming. levernews.com 
(2025-09-15). Fear-driven policies dent trust. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's economy is caught in a cycle of fear-driven policies that hinder growth, repel investment, and deepen structural weaknesses. Instead of fostering confidence, restrictive monetary controls, high tariffs, protectionism, and regressive taxation have created capital flight, widened trade imbalances, and encouraged corruption. The result is billions in revenue losses every year. | The State Bank's restrictions on foreign currency (FCY) accounts highlight this fear-based approach. By limiting exporters and importers from freely holding and using foreign exchange, these measures unintentionally strengthen…
(2025-09-15). Doctors May Have To Strike If Kennedy Doesn't Resign. popularresistance.org On behalf of the misleadingly named Make America Healthy Again movement, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched an undisciplined assault on biomedical science and public health: defunding research at the National Institutes of Health, canceling mRNA vaccine studies, purging dedicated government scientists, gutting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and potentially the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and trying to force millions off Medicaid. Kennedy's recent actions have, in less than a year, substantially degraded the nation's health security. The brouhaha betwe…
(2025-09-15). UK jails couple for 14 years over killing baby daughter while on the run. scmp.com A British aristocrat and her partner were on Monday both jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of their baby daughter by gross negligence, as they sought to avoid detection by social services and briefly sparked a nationwide manhunt. | Constance Marten — whose father was once a page to the late Queen Elizabeth — and Mark Gordon went to live "off-grid" in late 2022 when Marten was pregnant, prosecutors said.
(2025-09-15). CIIE Stories | Portuguese enterprises knock on door of opportunities at CIIE. ecns.cn For many Portuguese companies, China is a distant land. Separated by thousands of miles, fully grasping the allure of the Chinese market is no easy task. The CIIE provides an opportunity for companies worldwide to understand how the Chinese market operates and to discover new consumer trends.
(2025-09-15). US Bombs Somalia for 77th Time This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command has announced that its forces launched two more airstrikes in Somalia, bringing the total number of US bombings in the country this year to 77 as the Trump administration continues the heavy air campaign, which gains virtually no media coverage in the US. One of the airstrikes AFRICOM announced was launched on …
(2025-09-15). Many ICE Agents Lose Ability to Spy on Immigrants' Payments to Family Back Home. theintercept.com 
For years, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes "To our understanding th…
(2025-09-15). First Nations fight back for sovereignty. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation? aljazeera.com Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel's attack on Qatar.
(2025-09-15). New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid. tribune.com.pk 
China and the United States kicked off the latest round of trade talks on Sunday in Madrid, where they are set to thrash out their TikTok dispute and President Donald Trump's promised hefty tariffs. | The Chinese delegation is in the Spanish capital until Wednesday and senior officials, including Vice Premier He Lifeng, will meet with the US delegation led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. | The Spanish government said Sunday's talks got under way at the Palacio de Santa Cruz, the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | Trade tensions between Beijing and Washington have been on a rollercoaster ri…
(2025-09-15). Latina Women Lead Trump's Latino Collapse as Immigration Rhetoric Fails to Distract From Economic Pain. latintimes.com President Donald Trump's standing among Latino voters has entered dangerous territory, and the warning signs are being led by Latina women. A new poll from Somos Votantes, Somos PAC, and Global Strategy Group shows that Latinas have turned sharply against him, and the shift is reverberating across gender and generational lines.
(2025-09-15). Alleged Kirk killer had 'leftist' beliefs, says Utah governor. geo.tv 
(2025-09-15). Grandparents for Vaccines Group Gains Traction. progressive.org We are committed to protecting our grandchildren from vaccine-preventable diseases.
(2025-09-15). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com [Editor's note. This is last week's Climate and Energy Roundup, which wasn't posted during the failed attempt at a website update] The Week That Was: 2025-08-30 (August 30, 2025)Brought to…
(2025-09-15). Meanwhile, in Brasilia… transcend.org 11 Sep 2025 – Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for Coup Plotting against Pres. Lula.
(2025-09-15). Kathy Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor, Signaling Democratic Unity. latintimes.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul has formally endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, a move that marks a pivotal moment in the Democratic Party's alignment around its progressive nominee.
(2025-09-15). Milky Way visible with naked eye at Guizhou wind farm. ecns.cn At a wind farm in Zunyi, Guizhou province, summer nights are marked by clear skies and an expanse of stars.
(2025-09-15). UN faces challenging times as it turns 80. ecns.cn This year marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. While it has achieved breakthroughs in promoting peace, human rights and global development, the organization also faces unprecedented challenges. Experts and senior officials said that the international order it represents remains the broadest consensus of the global community and constitutes a precious source of stability under the current global landscape.
(2025-09-15). NSW doctors reject Labor's pay offer. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). 9/11 Changed the World and Muslims Forever. muslimskeptic.com Today, an entire generation is growing up in the great shadow cast by September 11, 2001. They have never known a world untouched by the so-called "War on Terror." They have never reflected on the freedoms they have lost as a result of this "war," because they have never known a world before 9/11. The …
(2025-09-15). Laura Loomer attacks leftist organizations over Charlie Kirks assassination. indybay.org Laura Loomer falsely claims that the left is a national security threat!
(2025-09-15). Left-ruled Indian state of Kerala achieves lower infant mortality rate than US and developed countries. peoplesdispatch.org The Left's dedication to strengthening the public health system has resulted in the improvement of health indicators in Kerala at a time when rampant privatization has made proper health services inaccessible to most other Indians.
(2025-09-15). Fox News Host Apologizes For Suggesting We 'Just Kill' Unhoused People. newsone.com 
(2025-09-15). Saturday 9/20: An Evening in Solidarity With Heroic Political Prisoners: Remembrance & Revolt. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-09-15). BRICS Alliances and Geopolitical Risk: Strategic Opportunities in Global South Markets. infobrics.org The global economic order is shifting. As U.S. tariffs and unilateral trade policies strain traditional trade routes, nations in the Global South are recalibrating their strategies to build resilience…
(2025-09-15). US War Department (Pentagon) Plan Prioritizes Homeland (Latin America) over China Threat. transcend.org 5 Sep 2025 – This marks a major departure from the first Trump administration, which emphasized deterring Beijing.
(2025-09-15). Mechanics of Israel's Collapse. orinocotribune.com By Rabi' al-Awwal — Sep 14, 2025 | Today, opponents of apartheid Israel and its backers share one rare point of agreement: since its illegitimate inception, the zionist regime has never been in as In July 2025, Crescent International
(2025-09-15). Fain's September 11 livestream: UAW president touts collaboration with fascist Trump. wsws.org Fain shamelessly touted his support for the fascist in the White House as the administration ramped up its drive toward dictatorship and issued violent threats against opponents on the left.
(2025-09-15). Ecosocialism 2025 helps strengthen struggles for a just world. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Venezuela Denounces US Spy Flights, Says Reconnaissance Missions Have Tripled (+Guyana Trinidad). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Defense Minister General Vladimir Padrino reported Sunday that the United States carries out intelligence flights against the country and provided details about the types of aircraft it frequently flies in the Caribbean, noting they have tripled in recent weeks. He asserted that Venezuela "is prepared for each flight and also conducts intelligence for its defense." | General Padrino described the types of aircraft being piloted over the Caribbean on a mission he described as "very provocative," one that seeks to create an incident to ignite war in the Caribbean. | The top Venezuelan commander explained…
(2025-09-15). Water wars strike again: how Afghanistan's hydropolitics will reshape Eurasia's geopolitics. infobrics.org As Kabul pushes forward with the Qosh Tepa Canal, Central Asia faces rising water tensions. Comparisons with India-Pakistan and lessons from other river disputes may shed light on the strategic stakes. Eurasian preventive diplomacy will determine whether cooperation or conflict prevails.
(2025-09-15). US Demands Put $350 Billion Korea Deal at Risk Over FX Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Negotiations for a U.S.-South Korea trade deal have stalled due to concerns over the foreign exchange implications of a $350 billion investment fund agreed upon in July. Seoul fears the massive dollar demand required to fulfill the deal could destabilize the relatively small Korean won market, drawing a sharp contrast with Japan's ability …
(2025-09-15). Juneteenth California seeks to align with our Title 5 US Juneteenth Federal Holiday. indybay.org The History of the Juneteenth Pageants and How They Exist Across the Country. Throughout the State of California Juneteenth and our unique journey from slavery to freedom soon comes alive this special California 175…
(2025-09-15). Expo helps bolster connectivity with Northeast Asia. ecns.cn Inside a workshop of Jilin SSK Electromechanical Co in Northeast China in late August, robotic arms moved with precision as workers performed final adjustments on a shipment of machines bound for Russia.
(2025-09-15). U.S. citizens are targeted for thoughts and negative comments about Charlie Kirk. indybay.org It's A Kafkaesque Situation For Many Accused Of Mocking Charlie Kirk!
(2025-09-15). The Limits of India/China Rapprochement. counterpunch.org 
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin offered the kind of optics global diplomacy excels at: smiling leaders, carefully staged photo ops, and an air of harmony. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, presenting an image of multipolar unity—a tableau meant to signal that
(2025-09-15). Britain Increases Security Around Windsor Castle Ahead of Trump's Visit – What Are The Threats. latintimes.com Security around Windsor Castle and nearby key venues has been significantly heightened as President Donald Trump is due to begin his second state visit to the United Kingdom on September 16-18, 2025…
(2025-09-15). This week in history: September 15-21. wsws.org Telecom strike in India; Patricia Hearst arrested; McCarran Act authorizes mass detention of leftists; Trotsky's "Where Is Britain Going?" published in US.
(2025-09-15). S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs at start of US Fed meeting week. scmp.com The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit intraday record highs on Monday, beginning the week with the Federal Reserve's policy meeting on a strong note, while Tesla shares gained following CEO Elon Musk's stock purchase. | The electric vehicle maker jumped 5.8 per cent to its highest since late January after regulatory filings revealed Musk had acquired nearly US$1 billion worth of Tesla's stock on Friday.
(2025-09-15). Turkey: Stop throttling social media platforms and messaging services. fidh.org Turkey is increasingly throttling social media platforms and messaging apps to silence online communication at moments of profound political or social importance. The undersigned human rights and press freedom organisations, including 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, condemn Turkey's actions, which isolate people from vital information, (…) | – |
(2025-09-15). Sahel seeks sovereignty: two years on. peoplesdispatch.org On September 16, the people of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will mark the second anniversary of the
(2025-09-15). Organic farming transforms poor village's fortunes. ecns.cn Tucked away in the rugged landscape of the Taihang Mountains in northeastern Shanxi province, the hamlet of Chehe in Lingqiu county has blossomed into a thriving village by embracing the principles of organic agriculture.
(2025-09-15). ALBA-TCP Denounces US Aggression Against Venezuelan Fishing Boat. orinocotribune.com The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP) expressed its concern at the attack by the American destroyer USS Jason Dunham against the Venezuelan fishing vessel 'Carmen Rosa' while carrying out authorized activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Venezuela, describing the act as irresponsible and provocative. | "EI ALBA-TCP denounces this irresponsible and provocative act, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and threatens the peace, security and stability of our region," read the organisation statement. | In this regard the Bolivarian Alliance demanded unrestricted…
(2025-09-15). Iran Air Challenges Europe over Russia-Related Sanctions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran Air has filed a legal complaint against the aviation organizations of European countries that have imposed sanctions on the flag carrier of Iran following claims of military cooperation with Russia, an official said.
(2025-09-15). Tech giants' data centres could consume 2% of Sydney's water supply. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in Sydney approved construction of data centres without requiring measurable plans to cut water use, raising concerns the sector's rapid growth will leave residents competing for the resource. | The New South Wales state government, which presides over Australia's biggest city, green-lit all 10 data centre applications it has ruled on since expanding its planning powers in 2021, from owners like Microsoft, Amazon and Blackstone's AirTrunk, documents reviewed by Reuters show. | The centres would bring in a total A$6.6 billion ($4.35 billion) of construction spending, but would ultimately use up to 9…
(2025-09-15). Massive Pro-Palestine Protests Shut Down Spain's La Vuelta Race. popularresistance.org The final stretch of the Vuelta a Espana road cycling race was abandoned in Madrid on 14 September after over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted routes and forced organizers to call off the event. | Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard was declared the winner as police struggled to contain the demonstrations, overwhelmed by their large numbers. | "The race is over," a spokesperson for the organizers told Reuters after barriers were overturned and crowds moved onto the course. | More than 1,000 officers were deployed across the capital, but confrontations escalated as protesters threw water bottles and other ob…
(2025-09-15). Pentagon Barred Senior House Staffers From Briefing on Venezuela Boat Strike. theintercept.com 
The Department of War is thwarting congressional oversight of the Trump administration's On Monday afternoon, as the full details of the first drone strike remained secret, Trump announced that U.S. forces conducted a second attack on a boat in the U.S. Southern Command are of responsibility, which covers the Caribbean and all of South America. In…
(2025-09-15). We Are Not Your Scapegoats: In Memoriam to Tamima Nibras Juhar. transcend.org 5 Sep 2025 – Across much of Europe, the right wing sharpens its weapons on the backs of the vulnerable. Immigration, Islam, Blackness — these words have been turned into alarms, into shadows that politicians project against the wall to frighten an anxious electorate.
(2025-09-15). Miller Says He and Trump Will Use Law Enforcement to 'Dismantle' the Left After Kirk Shooting. scheerpost.com White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in a Fox News appearance days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, on September 12, 2025. (Screenshot from Fox News) By Stephen Prager / Common Dreams White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller vowed Friday that he and President Donald Trump would use this week's assassination of Charlie …
(2025-09-15). Wednesday 9/17: Pagan Anarchism. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-09-15). Israeli Forces' Attack on Sanaa Kills Journalists. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A new report by Human Rights Watch documents attacks by all the warring parties in Yemen on journalists. An attack on a media center in Sanaa, the capital, by Israeli forces on September 10, is one more example of the danger for media workers in Yemen. The attack was one of several that Israeli forces carried out on Sanaa and Al-Jawf that day, which killed at least 35 people, including journalists, and injured dozens more, according to the Houthi's Ministry of Health.The building housed both the Houthi's media headquarters and the offices of two newspapers. Mohammed al-Basha, a Yemen an…
(2025-09-15). ICE Agents Lose Access to Database Tracking Immigrants' Wire Transfers: Report. latintimes.com "This data is not and has never been intended to be used for immigration purposes," said Arizona's Attorney General…
(2025-09-15). The Internal Dilemmas of BRICS: Delivery Gaps and Limits to South—South Solidarity. moderndiplomacy.eu Symbolism and Stagnation "BRICS in the international system: very relevant countries, but a group of limited importance." (Viola, 2015) In 2009, BRICS held its first leaders' summit in Yekaterinburg and since then has cultivated an oversized symbolic presence. BRICS promotes itself as the voice of emerging economies through annual summit declarations invoking multipolarity, South—South solidarity, …
(2025-09-15). US, UK to unveil US$10 billion in deals during Trump's state visit. scmp.com The United States and Britain plan to announce more than US$10 billion in economic deals this week as part of US President Donald Trump's state visit, senior US officials said on Monday. | The two governments are expected to seal a trade agreement with three pillars: a new science and technology partnership to strengthen the tech sectors of both countries, cooperation in civil nuclear power, and advances in defence technology cooperation, the officials said in a telephone briefing.
(2025-09-15). Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha claim singles titles at WTT Champions Macao. ecns.cn China's Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha captured the men's and women's singles titles on Sunday at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao 2025.
(2025-09-15). Permanent exhibition in Liuzhou city honors role of Flying Tigers. ecns.cn Representatives from China and the United States attend the opening ceremony of a permanent exhibition on the Flying Tigers in Liuzhou city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Sept 7.
(2025-09-15). Explosions in France as Macron names his pal Lecornu as PM. greenleft.org.au 
Despite the left holding the largest bloc of seats in France's national assembly, President Emmanual Macron has again undemocratically appointed one of his allies as PM, sparking an explosive reaction from the grassroots, reports John Mullen.
(2025-09-15). Saturday 9/20: Palestine Action. indybay.org 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2025-09-15). India dominates Pakistan as Asia Cup clash sparks meme storm. tribune.com.pk 
India and Pakistan met once again on the cricket field in Dubai on September 14, 2025, during the Asia Cup group stage. The game carried weight far beyond the scoreboard, being the first clash between the two sides since border tensions earlier in the year. Calls for a boycott had surfaced in India in the lead-up to the match, but when the players finally walked out, the anticipation on both sides of the border was undeniable. | On the pitch, the contest was far more one-sided than fans might have hoped. Pakistan batted first but never found momentum, finishing on 127 for 9. India's spinners kept the middle or…
(2025-09-15). President Trump Says He'll Deploy National Guard To Memphis. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Nothing says "we live in an authoritarian police state" quite like literally militarizing law enforcement by deploying the National Guard. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intends to deploy the National Guard to Memphis. |
(2025-09-15). Boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies at 46 in Manchester home. aljazeera.com Fans grieve the loss of a fighter whose spirit transcended the confines of boxing.
(2025-09-15). Libya: Investigate Cases of Two Missing Lawmakers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Left: Seham Sergewa, Libyan politician and member of the House of Representatives abducted in Benghazi on July 17, 2019, attends a session at the Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland, 2015. © Private. Right: Ibrahim al-Drissi, a member of the Libyan Parliament, casts his vote for its president during a session in Tobruk, August 4, 2014. © Reuters…
(2025-09-15). Masonic symbolism surrounds Charlie Kirk death, number '33' ignites theories. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Since the assassination of the far-right political activist Charlie Kirk, conspiracy theories have flooded social media, with people linking his death to unusual world events or rituals.Charlie Kirk is a conservative political activist and co-founder of "Turning Point USA". He was shot dead on Wednesday, Sept. 10, during an event at Utah Valley University. The police arrested the attacker, a 22-year-old man, who was identified as Tyler Robinson.Masonic symbolism surrounds Charlie Kirk's death: : A theory that has been rising across social media platforms is the number "33", which is reportedly li…
(2025-09-15). Araqchi Denounces 'Scourge' of Israel in Region. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he has traveled to Doha with a message of solidarity, declaring that Iran stands with Qatar and all Muslims against the scourge of Zionist regime that is terrorizing the region.
(2025-09-15). Addl DIG sent on compulsory retirement over wife's poll campaigning. jagonews24.com Additional DIG of Police, Hamidul Alam Milon, a native of Sariakandi Upazila in Bogura, has been placed on compulsory retirement for participating in his wife's campaign during the 12th parliamentary elections.
(2025-09-15). Why Pakistan Blames Germany for the Afghan Refugee Crisis. thinktank.pk In the shadow of towering refugee camps and border crossings, Pakistan's frustration with Germany over the Afghan refugee crisis has reached a boiling point in 2025. As over 2.6 million Afghans have been forcibly returned to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan since January—many from Pakistan's soil—Islamabad accuses Berlin of callous abandonment. Germany, once a beacon of hope for …
(2025-09-15). GOP Rep. Backtracks on Bill That Could Let Marco Rubio Revoke Passports From Israel Critics. theintercept.com 
(2025-09-15). Report: Trump Spoke With Netanyahu Before Israel Bombed Qatar and Didn't Oppose the Strikes. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Trump that Israel planned to launch airstrikes against Hamas officials in Qatar shortly before the attack took place, and Trump didn't oppose the plan, Axios reported on Monday, citing several Israeli officials. In the wake of the Israeli bombing of Qatar, a major non-NATO ally of the US, …
(2025-09-15). Ongoing Cartel Violence Prompts Sinaloa to Cancel Public Independence Day Celebrations. latintimes.com The decision also led to the cancellation of several concerts that had been scheduled. World-renowned singer Miguel Bosé had been set to perform in Culiacán, but his concert was canceled following the governor's announcement.
(2025-09-15). No problem remains unresolved if youth stay active: Yunus. jagonews24.com Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, said that if the youth remain active, no problem in the country will remain unresolved.
(2025-09-15). Trump White House weaponizes Kirk's death to prepare police-state dictatorship. wsws.org The assassination of Charlie Kirk is being seized on by the Trump administration to implement a coordinated assault on democratic rights and on mounting opposition to its preparations for a police-state dictatorship.
(2025-09-15). Full text: The Urumqi Declaration of the 2025 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges. ecns.cn The Urumqi Declaration of the 2025 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges was issued on Sunday.
(2025-09-15). Ex-federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over firing. scmp.com Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor who brought criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, has sued US President Donald Trump's administration over her abrupt July firing, court records showed on Monday. | Comey, the eldest daughter of former Federal Bureau of Investigation director and long-time Trump adversary James Comey, said in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court against the Justice Department and the Executive Office…
(2025-09-15). (Castellano) øEs justificable la violencia en defensa propia? transcend.org La violencia, en todos los casos incluyendo la urgente defensa propia y de terceros, es inmoral. No es lo que opino y muchas veces no es lo que "me gustaría" -mi impulso primario- es lo que tengo que aceptar y divulgar…
(2025-09-15). China, U.S. holding talks on economic, trade issues. ecns.cn China will firmly defend its interests and support the multilateral trading system, while urging the United States to engage more in equal dialogue to ease friction and seek common ground in pursuit of a more open global economy, said analysts and business leaders on Sunday.
(2025-09-15). Two Men Arrested For Allegedly Placing Bomb Near Charlie Kirk's Murder Site. latintimes.com Authorities in Utah arrested two men after an explosive device was discovered under a news media vehicle parked near the area where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated earlier this month. Investigators say the incident presented a serious risk to public safety, even though the device failed to detonate.
(2025-09-15). Freed from prison by federal judge, scientist at University of Michigan deported back to China. wsws.org Through the public vilification of a young scientist, the Trump administration has sent an intimidating message to the academic community, created a precedent for the further persecution of Chinese scholars, and whipped up anti-Chinese sentiment to advance its agenda of economic confrontation and war.
(2025-09-15). Charlie Kirk: This Too Shall Pass, Unfortunately. counterpunch.org 
If there's one thing we should all be able to agree on, it's that no one should be murdered for speaking. In the aftermath of Charlie "Prove Me Wrong" Kirk's murder at a Utah campus event, it's clear that no, we don't all agree on that. The bulk of responses to Kirk's assassination consisted of:
(2025-09-15). Iran Won't Relinquish NPT Rights: Nuclear Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami emphasized that Tehran will fully uphold its rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and international law, despite recent unprecedented attacks on its nuclear facilities.
(2025-09-15). Work towards fiscal sustainability continues. sanews.gov.za Work towards fiscal sustainability continues | As part of ongoing efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability, government is implementing reforms that will unlock economic growth and is roping in the private sector to invest in infrastructure development, says the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo. ⚪ "South Africa's fiscal path is not without challenges. But we are taking deliberate steps, restoring expenditure discipline, stabilising debt, advancing structural reforms, and strengthening institutions," the Deputy Minister said on Monday. ⚪ Addressing investors, policymakers, and thought leaders at the…
(2025-09-15). Punjab rivers recede as flood enters Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued new figures on river flows with rivers seeing decreased levels at different points in Punjab, while Sindh braces for higher levels. | NDMA has also warned of the new monsoon spell clouding the upper regions of the country to hit by September 16. | In the River Chenab, the flow is normal with a gradual decrease at Trimmu and upstream areas, including Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad. | At Panjnad on the Chenab, a high flood wave of 308,000 cusecs is present. | Severe flood conditions persist in southern Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalpur…
(2025-09-15). DIRCO, UNISA to host G20 town hall meeting in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za DIRCO, UNISA to host G20 town hall meeting in Cape Town | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a Group of 20 (G20) Town Hall Outreach on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in Cape Town. | The event will be held under the theme: "Financial Inclusion for Economic Development: Creating Access to Benefit Grassroots Economies". | This G20 Town Hall Outreach aims to engage South Africans on the significance, objectives, and benefits of South Africa's G20 Presidency, as well as to solicit input from non-state actors and civil…
(2025-09-15). Black Texas Tech Student Expelled, Arrested For Mocking Charlie Kirk's Death. newsone.com 
Source: Screenshot/X / Screenshot/X | A Black student at Texas Tech was expelled and arrested for assault for mocking a memorial for slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. |
(2025-09-15). Albert Einstein, Palestine and Israel Today. transcend.org Albert Einstein is one of the most famous and influential scientists of all time. His theories and equations regarding time, energy, space, and gravity are foundational to modern physics. Less well known, Einstein was very political, with strong beliefs and a willingness to act on them.
(2025-09-15). Brazil Reacts to Bolsonaro Verdict. counterpunch.org 
On Thursday, one day earlier than planned, the first panel of the Brazilian Supreme Court* issued guilty verdicts for former President Jair Bolsonaro and 7 of his cronies for 5 crimes, including leading an armed criminal organization that attempted to install a military coup after the former president failed to win reelection in 2022. Here
(2025-09-15). Brazilians split after ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction. aljazeera.com For some, the 27-year sentence handed to the former president for attempted coup is justice – for others, tragedy.
(2025-09-15). ICE Abducts Man Suing Off-Duty Police For Abusing Day Laborers. popularresistance.org Even though President Donald Trump says he is pivoting from plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago‚Äâ—‚Äânow eyeing Memphis as his next target‚Äâ—‚ÄâImmigration and Customs Enforcement officers appear to still be escalating operations throughout the area, with devastating consequences. | Willian Gimenez, a day laborer, was reportedly abducted outside of a barbershop in Little Village, a neighborhood in southwest Chicago, by ICE agents on Friday. The Latino Union of Chicago and Raise the Floor Alliance organized a news conferenc…
(2025-09-15). FBI Director Kash Patel Reveals Physical Evidence Connecting Tyler Robinson to the Murder of Charlie Kirk. latintimes.com Patel confirmed that DNA acquired from a towel wrapped around the rifle used to kill the conservative commentator matched Robinson's.
(2025-09-15). Upazila parishad, police station attacked in Faridpur. jagonews24.com Protesters attacked the upazila parishad and a police station in Bhanga, Faridpur, over the reorganization of parliamentary seats. The incident occurred around 1: 00 pm on Monday (15 September).
(2025-09-15). Syrian Forces Evict Alawites From Damascus Neighborhood En Masse. popularresistance.org Continuing the purge of Syria's Alawite minority that began with large scale massacres back in March, Interior Ministry security forces have almost entirely depopulated the metro Damascus neighborhood of al-Somaria, which was up until the raids, an Alawite majority area. | The raids began in late August, with security forces led by an Interior Ministry commander known as Abu Hudhayfah entering al-Somaria with guns and eviction orders. They went door to door and informed Alawite locals that they were living there illegally and demanded they prove otherwise. Those who couldn't immediately document the ownership had…
(2025-09-15). Australia's anti-immigration rallies, Hong Kong weather: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Strong appetite for new iPhone in China as pre-orders break record | 2. Charlie Kirk, US political violence — and what it looks like from China | 3. Hong Kong set for unsettled weather next week as 3 low-pressure areas develop…
(2025-09-15). Sylhet DC Sarwar Alam served show-cause notice. jagonews24.com A Sylhet court has issued a show-cause notice to Sylhet Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Sarwar Alam.
(2025-09-15). Sofía Vergara Rushed to ER Before the Emmys: Shocking Photos. latintimes.com Sofía Vergara was set to be one of the most anticipated presenters at the 2025 Emmy Awards, but just hours before the show, the actress surprised fans with alarming photos of her eye visibly swollen and bloodshot.
(2025-09-15). Conservatives Blame Everyone Else For Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer. newsone.com 
(2025-09-15). Friday 9/19: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-09-15). Union Pacific CEO advising Trump on where to send National Guard. wsws.org Trump told Fox News that Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena asked him to send troops to Memphis, St. Louis and Chicago, three cities critical for the rail industry.
(2025-09-15). 5 Little Girls And The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing. newsone.com 
(2025-09-15). Trump says US struck another Venezuelan drug vessel, killing 3. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US military carried out a strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States, the second such strike carried out against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks. | He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it took place in international waters. Trump provided no evidence for his assertion that the boat was carrying drugs.
(2025-09-15). KZN Premier calls for thorough investigation into Imbali scholar transport tragedies. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier calls for thorough investigation into Imbali scholar transport tragedies | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough investigation into two scholar transport accidents in Pietermaritzburg's Imbali Township last week. | On Thursday, a minibus taxi lost control and crashed into Senzokuhle Crèche and Pre-School in Imbali Unit 18, claiming the lives of five children aged between nine and eleven, and leaving several others injured. | On Friday, another scholar transport vehicle was involved in a crash along the same road. All children survived the second incident. | Ntuli has called f…
(2025-09-15). China, Thailand to hold joint air force training exercise. ecns.cn A joint training exercise between the Chinese and Thai air forces will be held in mid and late September in Thailand, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday.
(2025-09-15). How to get Georgia voters to turn out for the PSC election? Talk about their power bills. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and While any election brings ads, events, door-knocking, and other efforts to remind people to get to the polls, this year campaign workers concerned with Georgia's Public Service Commission races have another hurdle: education. | Climate and environment organizers gathered in Atlanta recently to strategize about how to mobilize voters ahead of November's election for two seats on the Georgia PSC. Dubbed "Watts at Stake," the event brought together organizers, community leader…
(2025-09-15). Saturday 10/25: Angelo Madsen: "A Body to Live In" indybay.org 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2025-09-15). Hungary Joining BRICS, Breaking Away from the EU? transcend.org 23 Aug 2025 – Hungary's Eastward Shift: Orbán Redefines Europe's Future…
(2025-09-15). Iran Presses Muslim States to Activate Legal, Global Capacities against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly condemned the Israeli regime's acts of aggression in the region, calling on Muslim countries to employ the full capacities of international and legal bodies to hold the Zionist regime accountable.
(2025-09-15). Sweden Boosts Defense Spending to 2.8% of GDP, Nearing NATO Target. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF The Swedish government, in a significant move to fortify its national security, has unveiled a plan to increase defense funding by 26.6 billion crowns ($2.87 billion) in its 2026 budget, raising military spending to 2.8% of GDP. This 18% year-on-year surge is part of a sweeping, multi-year escalation that has seen defense allocations …
(2025-09-15). Nuke Power is Trump/Fascist Power…and an Epic Global Failure. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump has torched atomic power's last illusion of credible regulation. He's destroyed the last shreds of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, exponentially raising the likelihood of an apocalyptic radioactive disaster while escalating America's transition to energy fascism. His nuclear boosterism has been joined by the core of the Democratic Party, including California's Governor Gavin
(2025-09-15). Friday 9/26: Watsonville Film Festival: American Agitators. indybay.org CineLux Green Valley Cinema | 1125 S. Green Valley Road | Watsonville, CA…
(2025-09-15). Trump threatens to 'federalise' US capital over immigration dispute. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would call a national emergency and federalise the capital, Washington, after Mayor Muriel Bowser said its police would not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | At issue is the provision of information on individuals living in, or entering, the United States illegally. Trump's threat adds to a move critics have seen as federal overreach, with more than 2,000 troops patrolling the city.
(2025-09-15). Walking a tightrope between China and US. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is walking a tightrope between two global powers — the United States (US) and China. Both rivals are now vying for influence in Pakistan, each with its own strategy and set of interests. For Islamabad, the challenge is how to balance these competing relationships without losing credibility or leverage. | China has long been an investment partner for Pakistan. It also acted as a strategic ally in Pakistan's recent war with India, where Beijing provided technical support. The US, by contrast, has historically been more of a strategic partner in war than an investor in development. Washington poure…
(2025-09-15). Super Predators, Born Criminals, And The Black Misleadership Class. popularresistance.org There is nothing more bipartisan in the United States than a racialized crime panic. Neither Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, nor Donald Trump makes a direct reference to Black people in their screeds. But their policies were and are directed at Black people. Which group is arrested more often than any other in this country? Who is most likely to be incarcerated? Whose neighborhoods are over policed? Who do the police kill most often? It is reasonable to say that Black people are the targets of this hate speech which comes from democrats and republicans alike. Even worse, the Black misleadership class gives cover to t…
(2025-09-15). Nintendo Switch modder ordered to pay $2 million in piracy lawsuit. gnnhd.tv Nintendo has notched another victory in its crusade against piracy. Last week, a Washington District Court judge ordered Ryan Daley to pay Nintendo $2 million and stop selling modded Switch consoles online, as reported earlier by Engadget. In a copyright laws…
(2025-09-15). Iran, Iraq Urge Unified Muslim Action to Confront Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani stressed the need for a unified stance among Muslim countries to take concrete action against the Zionist regime's crimes.
(2025-09-15). India-China Trade Route Warfare: Sandwiching Nepal. transcend.org The Sugauli Treaty of 1816 led to the loss of more than 50 percent of Nepal's land to the British East India Company.
(2025-09-15). Floods to famine: how 2025 could trigger economic crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is staring down the barrel of a food security emergency that could ripple through every layer of its economy. The catastrophic monsoon floods of 2025 have submerged vast swathes of the country, from Punjab's wheat belt to Sindh's rice-growing districts and parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | Over 2,000 villages have been inundated, displacing millions, wrecking farmland, and wiping out critical infrastructure just as the summer harvest reached its peak. | The destruction is staggering. Entire standing crops of wheat, cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane have been destroyed. In Punjab alone, 80% of the countr…
(2025-09-15). Afghan refugee describes traumatic path to find safety. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-09-15). Gas pipeline diplomacy at Europe's expense. strategic-culture.su The energy market is too important to be left at the mercy of European follies. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Power of Siberia…
(2025-09-15). Five Theses On The Situation In Nepal. popularresistance.org If your house is not clean, then the ants will come through the door and draw in the snakes. | The crisis in Nepal escalated in early September, bringing down the center-right government of Prime Minister KP Oli. The immediate spur was the regulation and banning of social media on September 4. Protests over this action were met by police firing, which resulted in the killing of 19 protestors. This escalated into major manifestations, leading to attacks on the homes of politicians and the national parliament building as well as the presidential building. | Several narratives are circulating about the current uphea…
(2025-09-15). Senator Scott Says Colombia Risks 'Terrible Consequences' if Petro Doesn't Cooperate With U.S. on Anti-drug Efforts. latintimes.com "If Petro continues on this path, we will have to reconsider, because dollars from our government will no longer flow in the same way to Colombia," added Scott…
(2025-09-15). Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers to vote for strike. wsws.org A strike by Kaiser nurses would be a major step in creating the conditions for a movement of the working class against fascism and corporate oligarchy. But for this to take place, Kaiser workers must also prepare a fight against the union bureaucracy.
(2025-09-15). SC questions super tax on provident funds. tribune.com.pk 1724268870-0/Supreme-Court-of-Pakistan-(2)1724268870-0.jpg)
The Supreme Court on Monday heard petitions challenging the imposition of a super tax on provident funds, with a five-member constitutional bench led by Justice Aminuddin Khan questioning whether such a levy is justified when income tax itself is exempt. | During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar cited Section 53 of the Income Tax Ordinance, which provides exemptions, and asked if a trust fund could be treated as private property. | Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi warned that repeated super tax deductions could erode retirement benefits over time, observing that an initial levy could grow significantly and re…
(2025-09-15). Ryanair considers permanently halting Israeli flights. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Ryanair, an Irish low-cost airline, is considering permanently stopping all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, the company's CEO, Michael O'Leary, said. O'Leary spoke to journalists in Dublin that Ryanair "may never return to Israel," saying the Irish airline had had enough with airport disruptions, inflated fees and repeated flight suspensions, and that's why it may never continue flights to Tel Aviv ever again.Ryanair's CEO outlined, "There's a real possibility that we won't bother going back to Israel when the current violence recedes."Ryanair. (Shutterstock)Before his latest statement to the pre…
(2025-09-15). Thousands throng Washington memorial for slain US activist Charlie Kirk. scmp.com A vigil held in the US capital of Washington on Sunday for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk reportedly drew a "full house" of mourners, including top Republican officials, as authorities said the man arrested in connection with the killing was not cooperating. | Among those in the 2,460-seat concert hall at the Kennedy Centre in Washington were House Speaker Mike Johnson, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr and White…
(2025-09-15). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-15). Russia Revives Barter Trade to Bypass Western Sanctions. moderndiplomacy.eu BackgroundBarter trade is making a comeback in Russia for the first time since the 1990s, as the country struggles under the weight of Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the earlier annexation of Crimea in 2014. With over 25,000 sanctions in place, Russia's economy—valued at $2.2 trillion—faces rising inflation, a …
(2025-09-15). J.D. Vance hosts Charlie Kirk show, pledges to honour friend by being 'better'. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance on Monday hosted the radio programme of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative activist who was assassinated last week, telling listeners that the best way he knows how to honour his friend is to be a better husband and father. | Vance hosted The Charlie Kirk Show from his ceremonial office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House.
(2025-09-15). Russian ambassador to Romania called after drone intrusion. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Romania's Foreign Minister, Oana Toiu, revealed on Sunday that the Russian ambassador to Bucharest had been summoned after a Russian drone was spotted in the country's airspace, AFP reported.According to sources, a Russian drone had entered the airspace of Romania amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Toiu told private TV channel Digi 24 that Russian ambassador Vladimir Lipaev would be summoned to the ministry on Sunday evening to "clearly communicate Romania's protest" against the drone incident.‚ùóÔ∏èThe footage shows two…
(2025-09-15). Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org January – June 2025…
(2025-09-15). Caruso Defends Attending Event With Right Wing Figures By Falsely Claiming Gabby Giffords Was There, Too. lataco.com After claiming Gabby Giffords, the retired American politician turned gun-control advocate, also attended the event at Damian with Tucker Carlson, a staffer confirmed that she wasn't even in Los Angeles at the time.