newsbreak.com (2025-09-27). Donald Trump told 'stay the hell out' as he plots 'authoritarian' takeover of PortlandResidents of Portland, Oregon, are being urged to resist the "authoritarian takeover" by President Donald Trump, who has sent in the National Guard in his latest attempt to quell violence in the city. | | However, the state's senior Democratic senator, Ron Wyden, has urged residents to rise up against the president's use of the military. "Trump is launching an authoritarian takeover of Portland, hoping to provoke conflict in my hometown," Wyden said.
upi.com (2025-09-27). Trump orders troop deployments to Memphis, Portland, Ore.
President Donald Trump ordered troops to use "full force" to stop ongoing assaults against a federal facility in Portland, Ore., and is deploying troops to thwart crime in Memphis.
opb.org (2025-09-27). 'Portland is doing just fine': Oregon governor rejects Trump's plan to send troops to the city "Our city is a far cry from the war-ravaged community that he has posted about on social media. I conveyed that directly to him." | | Kotek's statements added to the drumbeat of Oregon officials who have urged citizens not to "take the bait" in light of Trump's announcement on social media that he would send troops to a city he has often described in apocalyptic terms.
(2025-09-27). LIVE: Israel launches series of early attacks on Palestinians in Gaza. aljazeera.com Family home hit in war-battered Gaza City with children among the dead and wounded.
(2025-09-27). Israeli attack hits near Al Jazeera crew filming in Gaza. aljazeera.com Women and children were seen screaming after an Israeli attack on the al-Shati refugee camp near Gaza City.
(2025-09-27). Legacy of resilience and resistance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — History will remember Hezbollah Secretary-General martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah with pages illuminated in light and letters engraved in gold. For more than three decades, he carried the banner of resistance with unmatched brilliance, dedicating his life, energy, and ultimately his blood to defending the oppressed Palestinians in Gaza and confronting Israeli tyranny.
(2025-09-27). What we know about Trump's new Gaza peace plan. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump The initiative was seen by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan and should But after nearly two years of devastating war in the Gaza Strip, now reduced…
(2025-09-27). UAE Issues Gaza Ultimatum to Netanyahu in High-Stakes Meeting. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the Gaza war during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, marking their first high-level talks since Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar drew Emirati condemnation. The UAE reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state …
(2025-09-27). Intl. scholars urge action as Gaza, West Bank archaeological collections face unprecedented loss. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A group of prominent Israeli and international archaeologists, researchers, and museum curators has issued a stark open letter condemning the widespread destruction of cultural heritage in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing the Israeli government and military of violating international law and engaging in a policy of "annihilation."
(2025-09-27). Colombian President Petro leads New York protest against Netanyahu. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Colombian President Gustavo Petro turned the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly into a stage of defiance on Friday, leading a mass pro-Palestine demonstration outside UN headquarters and denouncing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over what he called the "genocide in Gaza."Petro, attending the 80th UNGA, marched at the front of thousands of protesters organized by Palestinian youth and solidarity groups. In a fiery address, he urged U.S. soldiers to "disobey Trump's orders" and "not point their rifles at humanity," while vowing to compile a list of volunteers willing to form an "a…
(2025-09-27). Netanyahu's speech at UN sparks uproar as Petro rallies for armed liberation of Palestine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly ignited international outrage on Friday after he revealed his speech was broadcast directly into Gaza through loudspeakers, mobile phones, and smuggled devices aimed at Hamas militants and hostages. Netanyahu defended the move as a show of Israel's resolve, but critics accused him of engaging in psychological warfare, likening it to Nazi broadcasts forced on concentration camp prisoners. Dozens of delegates, including envoys from Arab and Islamic states, walked out during Netanyahu's speech, leaving rows of e…
(2025-09-27). Netanyahu faces his biggest challenge yet in Washington as pressure builds to end the Gaza genocide. mondoweiss.net 
As Donald Trump touts his "21-Point Plan" to end the war in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu aims to convince the White House to support the ongoing genocide and possible Israeli annexation of the West Bank. Can he persuade Trump?>
(2025-09-27). shticky UN speech will be forgotten. His grotesque theatrics will not. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's performance at the UN General Assembly only highlighted the global isolation in which he and his country find themselves. The aging, failing magician merely proved to the sparse audience, to his people and — through loudspeakers — to the people of Gaza, that he is not focused on ending the war…
(2025-09-27). Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite warnings. newarab.com 
An international aid flotilla was set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza on Friday, organisers said, The Global Sumud Flotilla is using about 50 civilian boats Many lawyers, parliamentarians, and activi…
(2025-09-27). Wanted war criminal running terrorist state boasts of Nazi terror tactic against Gaza civilians. thecanary.co 
Wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu has boasted of forcing hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza to listen to his genocidal speech at the UN on Friday — a speech that was booed and which prompted a mass walk-out of delegates. Somehow, it seems unlikely that those bits were transmitted. Netanyahu: disgusting Netanyahu posted …
(2025-09-27). UN: Netanyahu denies Gaza genocide, slams Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). New Zealand Breaks with Allies, Rejects Palestinian State Recognition. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF New Zealand will not recognize a Palestinian state at this time, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced at the UN General Assembly, citing ongoing war, Hamas' control of Gaza, and unclear next steps. The decision places New Zealand out of step with key partners like Australia, Canada, and Britain, which recognized Palestine earlier this …
(2025-09-27). Former UK PM Blair could lead transitional authority in Gaza. newarab.com 
Former UK prime minister It follows Blair's involvement in discussions with
(2025-09-27). US to revoke Colombian President's visa after Gaza protest speech. aljazeera.com The US says it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who urged US soldiers to disobey Trump.
(2025-09-27). Netanyahu defends terrorism, mass murder, and genocide at the United Nations. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an address before the United Nations General Assembly on Friday in which he vowed to defy international law, gloated about committing mass murder and terrorism, and vowed to continue the Gaza genocide in defiance of world public opinion.
(2025-09-27). Sources: Hamas agrees to Trump-backed Gaza deal, including releasing all Israeli hostages. haaretz.com The proposal includes a gradual IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, alongside the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, in exchange for both the living and the deceased Israeli hostages…
(2025-09-27). Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear and displacement as hostilities intensify. icrc.org A testimony from Ahmed Al Waheidi, an ICRC staff member in Gaza: September 17, 2025…
(2025-09-27). As Gaza Assault Grows, Hamas Denies Receiving Trump Plan. moderndiplomacy.eu Hamas stated that it has not received the Gaza ceasefire plan proposed by U. S. President Donald Trump, as Israeli attacks on Gaza City intensified. Reports indicated that Hamas was open to releasing Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, along with provisions to end Hamas's rule in …
(2025-09-27). Trump says Gaza deal near, Israeli captives could soon be freed. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). In Spain, Germany: Actions of solidarity with Palestine grow. workers.org 
By Workers World newspaper staff In the West European imperialist countries, themselves consistent supporters of Israel even after nearly two years of genocidal slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza, the popular mass support for Palestine has reached new levels. In the face of relentless slaughter of civilians, Israel has now reached . . . |
(2025-09-27). US actress Jennifer Lawrence calls out Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com American actress Jennifer Lawrence says the situation in Gaza is "no less than a genocide".
(2025-09-27). 50 Gazans killed in fresh Israeli strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 50 people across the Palestinian territory on Friday. | The Israeli military is pressing an offensive against the Palestinians in Gaza City, from which hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee in recent weeks. | The civil defence agency — a rescue force operating under Hamas authority — reported at least 50 people killed across the territory since dawn, 30 of them in Gaza City. | Israel's military said the air force had during the past day "struck over 140 targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorists, tunnel shafts (an…
(2025-09-27). 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?
(2025-09-27). U.S. to Revoke Colombian President's Visa After Pro-Palestinian Speech. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF The United States announced it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump's orders during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York. The move escalates a diplomatic rift between the two nations, which have clashed over Gaza, deportation policies, and drug enforcement. WHAT HAPPENED WHY …
(2025-09-27). President Of Colombia Calls For International Army To Stop Genocide. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the United States' extraterritorial policy of war and its active military presence in the Caribbean Sea during his participation in the 80th United Nations General Assembly, held in New York, at the headquarters of the UN. He also called for the formation of an international armed force to stop the Gaza genocide that is being committed by the Zionist entity. | At the beginning of his speech on Wednesday, September 24, the Colombian president emphasized that US actions in the Caribbean today are making barbarism a global reality. He added that the US is tryin…
(2025-09-27). El genio del dominio ´Israel Primero ª ha salido de la lámpara. strategic-culture.su Netanyahu pronto descubrirá que Israel ha perdido a Estados Unidos, y también al resto del mundo. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | "Gaza está en…
(2025-09-27). Poets Cry Out – Let Gaza Live. indybay.org Poets to Padilla and Schiff: Let Gaza Live. Block the Bombs. Protect Journalists. | Photo: Left to Right: Mike Wong, Joe Lamb, James Janko, Maxine Hong Kingston, Genny Lim, Devoah Major, Salma Shaie. Kathleen Herman, Kimi Sugioka- Alameda Poet Laureate, Kirk Lumpkin, Alexandro Murguia, 1st Latinx SF Poet Laureate…
(2025-09-27). Blair could lead Gaza transition. tribune.com.pk 
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair could take a leading role in a transitional authority for Gaza under US-led peace plans, various British media reported on Friday. | It follows Blair's involvement in discussions with the administration of US President Donald Trump and others over…
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Webinar: Lifeline For Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/RogerWatersGaza…
(2025-09-27). Germany freezes arms exports approvals to Israel over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Parliament Blocks Declassified, Citing Gaza 'Standpoint'. consortiumnews.com
(2025-09-27). Trump: Intensive Gaza talks have been productive, Israel and Hamas both briefed. haaretz.com
(2025-09-27). After denying involvement in Trump's 'Gaza riviera' plan, Tony Blair is set to run it. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). Saturday 10/4: Bay Area: Two Years of Genocide – Arms Embargo Now! indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza, Broadway and 14th Street, Oakland…
(2025-09-27). A socialist perspective in the struggle against genocide and world war. wsws.org After two years of ongoing mass protests around the world, it is time to take political stock: What is the political, historical and economic background to the genocide?—And what strategy and perspective can stop it?
(2025-09-27). Santa Cruz County – Divest from Companies Complicit in Genocide! indybay.org People's Aid Santa Cruz has initiated a petition calling on the County of Santa Cruz to divest from all companies complicit in the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. | Sign the petition here: tinyurl.com/SC-Divest-Now…
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). China's Shenzhou-20 crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn China's in-orbit Shenzhou-20 crew successfully completed their fourth round of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2025-09-27). Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon among names in new Epstein documents. aljazeera.com One calendar entry, dated December 6, 2014, reads: 'Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)'.
(2025-09-27). Eurovision members to vote in November on Israeli participation. newarab.com 
The organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest said Friday its members would vote in November on Israel's participation next year, after "A letter has been sent … to Directors General of all our Members informing them that a vote on participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place," the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said in a statement. | It said the vote would take place "at an extraordinary meeting of the EBU's General Assembly to be held onli…
(2025-09-27). Sweeping ICE Raid Shakes Small New York Town as Dozens Remain 'Disappeared'. scheerpost.com U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). usicegov, Public domain, via 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 Derek Seidman / On the morning of September 4, dozens of masked…
(2025-09-27). China launches anti-dumping investigation into pecan nuts from Mexico, U.S. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of pecan nuts (Carya illinoensis) originating from Mexico and the United States.
(2025-09-27). Black Liberation Activist Assata Shakur, 78, Dies in Cuba After Decades in Exile. scheerpost.com 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 The Cuban government has
(2025-09-27). Iran eye 2025 Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships title: coach. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran head coach Bahman Doosti Vala says Team Melli will defend their title at the 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia/Pacific Championships.
(2025-09-27). Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder, But Marriage Thrives Through Affection… salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, But Marriage Thrives Through Affection, Compassion Within The Boundaries of Obedience to Allah—Not Lust Looking at The One Proposed For Marriage Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him] said, "I was with the Prophet, peace …
(2025-09-27). Vice primera ministra recorre obras de impacto en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La evaluación de las inversiones hidráulicas en ejecución, el impacto social de las obras en comunidades vulnerables y el fortalecimiento del programa de Gobierno desde el desarrollo territorial fueron los ejes principales del recorrido de la vice primera ministra Inés María Chapman por la provincia de Santiago de Cuba. | Acompañada del presidente del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos, Antonio Rodríguez, y autoridades locales, la dirigente constató el avance de la conductora de 1.3 kilómetros en la comunidad de Sevilla, que beneficiará en su segunda etapa a más de 11 mil habitantes de zonas como El Brujo…
(2025-09-27). Perché e quando un popolo prende le armi? strategic-culture.su Alcuni dimenticano che il conflitto nel Donbass è iniziato nel 2014, con la dichiarazione di una "operazione antiterrorismo" rivolta contro i cittadini di quella che allora era ancora l'Ucraina orientale. | Segue nostro Alcuni lo dimenticano, ma il conflitto nel Donbass non è iniziato nel 2022 con l'avvio dell'operazione militare speciale, bensਠnel 2014, con la dichiarazione — nell'aprile di quell'anno — di un'"operazio…
(2025-09-27). Humanoid robot boxing competition showcased at 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 4th Global Digital Trade Expo kicked off in Hangzhou on Thursday. At the event, Unitree Robotics held a humanoid robot boxing competition at its booth, drawing a large crowd of visitors.
(2025-09-27). China adds 3 U.S. entities to export control list. ecns.cn China announced on Thursday the decision to add three U.S. entities to its export control list, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
(2025-09-27). What Liberals Get Wrong About Trump's Executive Order on Antifa. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the White House in Washington on Sept. 25, 2025. Photo: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week claiming to
(2025-09-27). Global leaders extend full support to Yunus, acknowledge Bangladesh's progress. jagonews24.com D0ozens of global leaders have gathered to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at his hotel suite in New York, offering their full support to him.
(2025-09-27). The Unseen Truth about Global Trust in News. thinktank.pk Trust is the currency which makes democracies and societies function, the social glue that binds people and structures together. Undermining trust in the governance system, in institutions, in media and between people is an early step in any authoritarian's plan for destroying democracy. Given that news media's narrative about itself is important in shaping public …
(2025-09-27). IranPharma symbol of global health diplomacy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — With the vast participation of domestic and international pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers in the 10th IranPharma Exhibition, the first international event in the health sector after the 12-day war in June, the expo has turned out to be a magnificent symbol of health diplomacy and international communication of the country.
(2025-09-27). Six appear in UK court charged over banned Palestine Action. newarab.com 
Six people appeared in a London court on Friday charged with some 50 offences for organising support for the Britain Since then, a number of pro…
(2025-09-27). Does the US Own the Keys to Global Talks? thinktank.pk In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, the United States revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro on September 27, 2025, just hours after he addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Petro, a leftist leader known for his vocal criticism of U.S. foreign policy, had urged American soldiers to "disobey …
(2025-09-27). Hezbollah appeal to Saudi Arabia was spurred by Iran: sources. newarab.com 
Hezbollah's effort to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem
(2025-09-27). Wednesday 10/1: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine NOW! indybay.org Mission Street @ 22nd Street San Francisco, CA…
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walk in Solidarity, Walk for Water. indybay.org 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley CA…
(2025-09-27). Sydney police officer charged with assault of pro-Palestinian protester. wsws.org The laying of the charge is an exercise in damage control, amid revelations indicating that the attack on the small protest was ordered at the highest levels of the police and state Labor government.
(2025-09-27). Iran spotlights free trade zones as bridge for BRICS digital economy integration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — At the BRICS 2025 meeting in Hangzhou, China, Iran highlighted the role of free trade zones in strengthening digital economic integration among member states, according to the Secretariat of Iran's Free and Special Economic Zones High Council.
(2025-09-27). Ukraine's voiceless army: Ukrainian deserters speak out. wsws.org In this article by Ukrainian journalists, deserters from the NATO-backed Ukrainian army speak out about their experiences.
(2025-09-27). Thousands march to denounce Netanyahu at UNGA: "Everywhere you go, you will be met with empty rooms" peoplesdispatch.org 
Protesters marched to the UN headquarters in New York, where they were joined by Colombia President Gustavo Petro…
(2025-09-27). International operation center of e-CNY begins work. ecns.cn The international operation center of the digital yuan, or e-CNY, has officially gone begun, the People's Bank of China said on Thursday, marking China's latest step in providing innovative solutions for cross-border payments.
(2025-09-27). Hamas: Walkouts amid Netanyahu UN speech show Israel 'isolation'. newarab.com 
Hamas said a mass walkout of delegations "Boycotting Netanyahu's speech is one manifestation of Israel's isolation and the consequences of the war of extermination," Taher al-Nunu, the media adviser to the head of Hamas's political bureau, said in a statement. | As Netanyahu walked up to the General Assembly rostrum, a number of delegations walked out ⚪ in a delibera…
(2025-09-27). Are we in the twilight of scientific age? moderndiplomacy.eu Meritocracy in the 21st century is fast becoming the new aristocracy. Envisaged as an ideal to counter inequality, it has become one to create, sustain, and justify it. Or is it a new mediocrity? Earlier, meritocracy was practiced as a smokescreen for a system that was rigged. Now mediocrity is being celebrated as a new …
(2025-09-27). California's Attorney General Screeches on EPA's Climate Plan. wattsupwiththat.com Waaaaaaaahhhhhhh!
(2025-09-27). Prologis, Amazon, Racist Bay View Scams, SF Mayor Lurie & Billionaire CEO Hamid Moghad. indybay.org Billionaire Mayor Daniel Lurie's crony Prologis CEO Hamid Moghadam has been given full support to build a major Amazon warehouse in the Bay View that will pollute and contaminate the working class commuity. Moghadam set up a fake community advisory board of only Black residents to push the development and now one of them Inez blows the whistle on this racist scam.
(2025-09-27). Syria's Sharaa ends US visit without Israel security deal. newarab.com 
Sharaa met US President Donald Trump and other world leaders during the visit but left before the arrival of
(2025-09-27). Iran Denounces US, Europe for Sabotaging UN Diplomacy on Nuclear Deal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced the United States and European powers for sabotaging diplomacy after the UN Security Council rejected a draft resolution by Russia and China aimed at preserving talks on Iran's nuclear program.
(2025-09-27). US House Democrats call on Trump, Rubio to recognise Palestine. newarab.com 
Dozens of Democratic members of the US Congress have sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on them to recognise a Palestinian state. | The letter, Khanna told the British paper that he had expected the number of signatures to surpass 50 by Friday, when the letter was due to be handed to Trump and Rubio. | It comes after several Western countries, among them US allies Britain,…
(2025-09-27). Wednesday 10/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-09-27). Starmer restores Labour whip to McDonnell, Begum. skwawkbox.org Why the hell they would want it is another matter: |
(2025-09-27). IRCS, ICRC discuss ways to boost co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, have explored the potential to enhance joint efforts between the two societies.
(2025-09-27). DAILY MEMO: Feds Abduct At Least 23 Workers Today, Highest in Weeks. lataco.com ICE raids today spanned Southern California, with multiple reported abductions of workers and community members in Huntington Park, San Diego, Chino, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, Redondo Beach, Carson, Harbor City, and Garden Grove, while fundraisers erupted in response. Meanwhile, ICE faces mounting scrutiny nationwide after an officer was relieved of duty for misconduct, protesters were attacked outside a Broadview facility in Illinois, and the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district was detained.
(2025-09-27). South Korea: Paying Trump's $350 Billion Tariff Bill "Impossible" moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea cannot pay $350 billion in upfront investment in the United States as requested by President Donald Trump. Instead, Seoul is looking for different solutions, according to the country's presidential adviser. Following a deal in July to lower U. S. tariffs from 25% to 15%, South Korea indicated that the investment would involve loans, …
(2025-09-27). China-developed nine-valent HPV vaccine launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn China's first domestically developed nine-valent HPV vaccine was officially launched in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on Friday, making it available to women of eligible age across the region.
(2025-09-27). Dozens of House Democrats urge Trump to join Euopean states in recognizing Palestine. haaretz.com In a letter led by California Rep. Ro Khanna, 48 lawmakers said recognizing a Palestinian state is vital for ensuring both the 'national rights' of Palestinians and Israel's survival, noting that Netanyahu's government has been undermining these efforts by promoting West Bank annexation…
(2025-09-27). 8 dead, 35 injured in clothing factory blaze in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least eight people were killed and 35 others injured after a massive fire tore through a three-story clothing factory in El-Mahalla El-Kubra, Egypt's Gharbia Governorate, early Friday morning, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.The blaze, which erupted during a night shift with about 200 workers present, spread quickly through highly flammable fabrics and poor ventilation. Smoke inhalation, burns, and a partial structural collapse left dozens trapped before firefighters and 26 ambulances brought the situation under control after several hours.ÿ∫ÿ±ŸÅ&yum…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 10/4: Gerrymander Wars: Is There a Better Way? indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-09-27). War tours aim to highlight Iranians' resilience, Tehran official says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tours of sites in the Iranian capital damaged during the 12-day war imposed by Israel are intended to showcase the resilience of Iranians, Amir Qasemi, head of the Tehran Municipality's tourism office, said.
(2025-09-27). US War Chief Orders 'Unusual Gathering' Of Top Generals. popularresistance.org US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of the US military's top leaders to meet on short notice for an unknown reason at a Marine Corps base in Virginia next week, the Washington Post reported on 25 September. | "The Secretary of War will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week," said chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. | "The highly unusual directive was sent to virtually all of the military's top commanders worldwide," the newspaper wrote, citing more than a dozen people familiar with the matter. | The announcement comes months after Hegseth announced plans to carry out a major…
(2025-09-27). Radio Cubana y CDR unidos por el pueblo. radiohc.cu 
Los CDR, Comités de Defensa de la Revolución, que el próximo domingo cumplirán 65 años, recibieron este viernes la medalla Centenario de la Radio cubana. | En acto celebrado en el museo de la citada organización de masas, Yuzaima Cardona, directora general de la Radio cubana entregó el reconocimiento a Gerardo Hernández, Héroe de la República de Cuba y coordinador nacional de los CDR. | En sus palabras Cardona resaltó que el pueblo es el elemento distintivo de cada una de las partes, así como la vocación de servir en cada barrio.La radio tiene 100 emisoras, 74 de las cuales están micro localizadas en territorios…
(2025-09-27). U.S. Reportedly Prepares Options To Strike Cartel Targets Inside Venezuela Despite Maduro's Efforts To Appease Trump. latintimes.com The U.S. is reportedly drawing up options to strike cartel targets inside Venezuela despite efforts by the country's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, to appease Donald Trump.
(2025-09-27). Sponge iron export up 41% in 5 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of Iran's sponge iron export rose 41 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
(2025-09-27). Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of 'immoral military threat' from US. aljazeera.com Minister says US wants his country's oil and gas amid reports Washington readying to strike 'drug targets' in Venezuela.
(2025-09-27). Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposed. aljazeera.com The E3 countries triggered the mechanism one month ago to reimpose sanctions, which come into effect on Sunday.
(2025-09-27). Poll: Majority of Americans Oppose Using Military Force for Regime Change in Venezuela. scheerpost.com Venezuela. Marcello Casal Jr./ABr, CC BY 3.0 BR creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/br/d…, via 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 donation. By Dave DeCamp …
(2025-09-27). Atacama Desert transforms with rare purple bloom. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-27). Amazon Reaches $2.5B Settlement In Prime FTC Lawsuit. newsone.com 
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(2025-09-27). The Soviets Defeated Nazism, But Western Fascism Lived On. popularresistance.org Victory Day! China just commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan in the Second World War. This comes several months after Russia's own massive celebration of the Great Patriotic War and its victory over Hitler's Nazi war machine. I find the unfathomable sacrifices honored at these celebrations to be sacred. More than 80% of the Nazis were vanquished on the Eastern Front. This test of strength came at the great expense of 25 to 30 million Soviets. But more significantly, the Great Patriotic War was fought against Nazi ideology around notions of German supremacy. Unfortunately, the causes and cos…
(2025-09-27). L'importanza dell'Iran nella nuova architettura energetica asiatica. strategic-culture.su Un nuovo assetto sta emergendo: resta da capire chi lo plasmerà e a vantaggio di chi. | Segue nostro L'ultima avvertenza di Mosca | Il mondo oggi vacilla sull'orlo di un baratro nucleare e, se tutto fosse stato lasciato esclusivamente alle manovre di Washington e dello Stato occupante israeliano, l'umanità sarebbe già precipitata nell'inferno. | Prima dell'offensiva congiunta USA—Israele contro l'Iran, sembrava che la crisi sul pr…
(2025-09-27). Thursday 11/13: 28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-09-27). China announces up to 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. peoplesdispatch.org While implementing climate obligations, fairness and equity must be maintained and the right of the developing countries to develop must be respected, President Xi Jinping said during the UN climate summit.
(2025-09-27). Philippines death toll rises to 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam. geo.tv 
Coast guard personnel, rescuing residents from their flooded house, show the height of Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi, at a village in Ormoc City, Philippine on September 26, 2025. — AFPMANILA: The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to 11 in the Philippines on Saturday…
(2025-09-27). EU to Double Funds at COP30 — But Is It Enough? thinktank.pk As the world braces for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, the European Union is poised to make waves with a transformative commitment: doubling its 2019 climate finance pledge to support nations hardest hit by climate change. This move, revealed through a leaked Council document, signals a robust push for fairness in the global …
(2025-09-27). Return wealth to its rightful owners: Yunus. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called upon those countries and institutions that shelter stolen assets to return the wealth to its rightful owners, noting that the current global financial system has failed to prevent the illicit transfer of resources from developing nations.
(2025-09-27). Venezuela Repatriates 180 Migrants From Texas Amid Tensions With the US. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( According to the Venezuelan Interior Ministry, the group that landed in Venezuela on September 26 consisted of 160 men, 16 women, and four children. They were received by law enforcement agencies, along with teams from the Venezuelan Red Cross and Civil Protection, who provided medical care and guidance for reintegration. Officials of the Administrative Se…
(2025-09-27). Kane scores twice to reach Bayern century in record time. jagonews24.com Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's win over Werder Bremen on Friday to become the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a club playing in one of Europe's top five leagues…
(2025-09-27). Barancheshmeh remains head of Iran's Zurkhaneh and Koshti Pahlevani federation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mehrali Barancheshmeh was re-elected as president of Iran's Zurkhaneh and Koshti Pahlevani federation on Saturday.
(2025-09-27). Nepal's Sudan Gurung — an exclusive interview. aljazeera.com 'We will win the election' — Nepal's Gen Z protest leader Sudan Gurung talks to Start Here.
(2025-09-27). Canciller cubano recuerda histórico discurso de Fidel Castro en ONU. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez recordó este viernes el histórico discurso del líder de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en la Asamblea General de la ONU, 65 años atrás. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller escribió que "hace 65 años el Comandante en Jefe pronunció su primer discurso en ONU, referente en la historia de ONU y de nuestra diplomacia revolucionaria, donde expresó: 'Desaparezca la filosofía del despojo y habrá desaparecido la filosofía de la guerra'". | @ONU_es, referente en la historia de (2025-09-27). Mass walkout at UN as Netanyahu takes the stage. jagonews24.com Dozens of delegates at the United Nations General Assembly walked out in protest on Friday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to deliver his address.
(2025-09-27). India vs Pakistan — 2025 Asia Cup final: Start time, teams, stream, tickets. aljazeera.com Holders India meet Pakistan for the first time in the final of an Asia Cup tournament with tensions running high.
(2025-09-27). Cuba expresó en ONU solidaridad con Venezuela ante amenazas de agresión. radiohc.cu El canciller Bruno Rodríguez rechazó este viernes en Nueva York, el despliegue militar de Estados Unidos en el Caribe, y expresó la solidaridad de Cuba con el Gobierno y pueblo de Venezuela ante las actuales amenazas. | En la VII Reunión Ministerial del Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, dijo: Nuestra más profunda solidaridad con el Gobierno y pueblo venezolanos, víctimas de un peligroso acto de provocación por parte del gobierno de Estados Unidos, que busca justificar una agresión militar". | Rodríguez rechazó "categóricamente el creciente despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Ca…
(2025-09-27). Exploring Tianshui ancient town in southwest China. ecns.cn An aerial view shows Tianshui ancient town in Tianshui County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sept. 24, 2025.
(2025-09-27). Colombian President Petro Slams U.S. Over The Revocation Of His Visa: 'Breaks All UN Immunity Norms'. latintimes.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro slammed the Trump administration for revoking his visa after he publicly called on U.S. soldiers to disobey the president…
(2025-09-27). ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue. icrc.org Opening remarks delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at the launch ceremony of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in New York, 21 September 2025.
(2025-09-27). The Fentanyl Epidemic Driven by Profit: Made in USA. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Sep 16, 2025 | However, the seeds of its worst public health crisis in decades were planted, cultivated, and harvested within the United States itself by domestic actors who operated under the cover of corporate greed and the negligent—or complicit—gaze of institutions. | The society that medicalized pain now criminalizes its relief
| It is estimated that 80,391 people in the US died from drug overdoses in 2024, a 27% drop from the 110,035 deaths recorded the previous year and the lowest level since 2019. Fentanyl deaths fell from approximately 76,000 in 2023 to 48,422 la…
(2025-09-27). Access to environmental info in digital age promotes accountability. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Observed on September 28 every year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025 highlights Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, as universal access to information is foundational for transparent, participatory, and accountable governance.
(2025-09-27). Sunday 10/5: Virtual Screening of the film "Severed" + Panel discussion. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yCgsvWS……
(2025-09-27). Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Ohio Cop Indicted In Shooting Of Ta'Kiya Young. newsone.com 
Source: | The family of Ta'Kiya Young has filed a federal lawsuit against the Ohio police officer who allegedly shot and killed her in a Kroger parking lot last year. |
(2025-09-27). War propaganda and militarism on children's TV in Germany. wsws.org The children's TV channel KiKa's editorial team—and with it the German elites—are apparently determined to reconnect with the militarist traditions of the Kaiser's Empire and the Nazi era—starting with the youngest.
(2025-09-27). Russia and China's Iran Plea Fails — Is Their Support Just Hot Air? thinktank.pk In a pivotal UN Security Council vote on September 26, 2025, the international community edged closer to reinstating long-dormant sanctions on Iran, thrusting the spotlight back on Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The failure of a Russian-Chinese resolution to delay the "snapback" mechanism—triggered by the UK, France, and Germany—signals a diplomatic win for the United States and …
(2025-09-27). Saturday 10/18: No Kings Rally and Palestine Freedom Rally. indybay.org Meet at the Historic Old City Hall Art Deco building 22737 Mission blvd Hayward Ca 94541 between C st and B st. There will be speakers, chants and a short march. bring water if it is hot.
(2025-09-27). Bangkok mall sparks debate with 'Mount Rushmore' of Trump, Putin, Xi, and Kim. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Shoppers at one of Thailand's largest malls were greeted this week by a striking sight: giant stone-like faces of Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, and Donald Trump towering over camping stalls and a climbing wall.The installation, part of a pop-up display at Bangkok's Seacon Square, echoes the famous Mount Rushmore monument in the United States. The mall, known for quirky themes like a "Great Wall of China" replica and a "Noah's Ark" with live animals, said the latest exhibit was designed not to push a message but to "invite conversation."Satirical 'Mount Rushmore' Featuring Trump, Putin, Xi, An…
(2025-09-27). Cultural heritage ministry plans to hold Mehregan Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Mehregan Festival is the second largest celebration of ancient Iran after Nowruz, said Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabai, adding: "We are considering holding this world-recorded celebration on a public scale."
(2025-09-27). Chinese premier pledges joint efforts with Cyprus to expand trade. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that China is ready to work with Cyprus to continue to expand the scale and optimize the structure of bilateral trade, and explore the potential for cooperation in emerging fields."ÄÄ"ÄÄLi made the remarks in his meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2025-09-27). World leaders attempt to end war in Sudan on sidelines of UN. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: Tesla Takedown Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org Enter the shopping center via Plum Lane (off Sand Hill Rd.) | Tesla show room is straight ahead | Palo Alto…
(2025-09-27). Message on World Tourism Day. tehrantimes.com September 27, World Tourism Day, reminds us of the unique and irreplaceable role of tourism in connecting nations, fostering cultural understanding, strengthening social cohesion, and driving economic prosperity. Today, tourism is not merely a recreational or economic activity; it is a strategic instrument for sustainable development and for building a greener, more humane future for all societies.
(2025-09-27). Did restrictions on women workers hamper Afghanistan's earthquake response? aljazeera.com Shortage of female medical staff, aid workers created challenges. But victims say male aid givers often helped them.
(2025-09-27). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Utility workers protested across Pakistan against electricity privatisation, staff shortages and IMF austerity measures, while hundreds of bus drivers in two Australian states stopped work to demand decent wages.
(2025-09-27). Yunus believes coexistence is the answer for Israel and Palestine. jagonews24.com Prof Yunus, on behalf of the people of Bangladesh and of conscientious citizens across the world, once again made a strong appeal: the two-state solution must be implemented now, through the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.
(2025-09-27). Iran Answers Sanctions with Ambassador Recall. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the reimposition of global sanctions over Iran's nuclear program is not catastrophic, despite his attempt in New York to convince Western countries to delay these actions being unsuccessful. Following the announcement of renewed United Nations sanctions, Iran recalled its ambassadors from Britain, France, and Germany but warned of a …
(2025-09-27). Aswan groom dies of heart attack minutes after entering wedding hall. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A wedding celebration in southern Egypt turned into a scene of heartbreak after the groom, Ashraf Abu Hakim, collapsed and died of a sudden heart attack just minutes after arriving at the hall.Eyewitnesses said the 28-year-old groom was dancing joyfully with his bride and family when he suddenly fell to the ground. Despite efforts to revive him, he passed away instantly, leaving guests and his bride in shock.Prosecutors confirmed the death was due to natural causes, citing cardiac arrest. The tragedy cast a heavy shadow over the Kom Ombo community in Aswan governorate, where the night of joy became a ni…
(2025-09-27). 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.
(2025-09-27). 4 nations issue joint statement, opposition reiterated. ecns.cn China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran have released a joint statement, reiterating their opposition to the rebuilding of military bases in Afghanistan.
(2025-09-27). The agricultural fixes Africa needs. independent.co.ug 
Africa's policymakers can undernourishment by restoring soil fertility, innovation, and investing in human capital COMMENT | ESTHER NGUMBI | According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025, a report recently released by the five leading United Nations agencies working on the issue, the number of people facing hunger globally declined …
(2025-09-27). Transportation Dept. takes more wind out of offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com The DOT made the right call in ending these wind turbine subsidies and redirecting the money to where it's really needed.
(2025-09-27). Trump signs executive order approving takeover of TikTok by US investment consortium. wsws.org The Trump White House issued an executive order on Thursday called, "Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security," that approves the framework for a deal to place the Chinese-based social media platform under more than 80 percent US corporate ownership.
(2025-09-27). Reactionary Policy and Revolution in Venezuela: Impact on Latin America and the World. orinocotribune.com By Arnold August — Sep 25, 2025 | Regarding the US-led policy, this article primarily draws on references from American and Venezuelan experts, the latter of whom are based both in Venezuela and abroad. For the revolutionary response, I draw mainly on my seven visits to Venezuela, including three trips that coincided with the last election cycle (2024—2025), using my fluency in Spanish to the utmost on the ground. | The US effort to overthrow the Venezuelan government is not new. On April 11, 2002, the democratically elected government of Hugo Chávez Frías was ousted in a military coup. Two days later,…
(2025-09-27). Trump's granddaughter launches clothing brand from White House. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, after arriving at the Republic Airport on September 26, 2025, in New York. — AFPUS President Donald Trump's granddaughter has unveiled a clothing brand bearing her name, with promotional photos…
(2025-09-27). Moldova: The next front in the West's confrontation with Russia? strategic-culture.su By Ted GALEN CARPENTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Moldova's September 28, 2025, parliamentary elections are shaping up to be…
(2025-09-27). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil Reaffirms Support for Palestine, Defends Latin American Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil reaffirmed the nation's support for Palestine and for the sovereignty of Latin America and the Caribbean amid US-Zionist aggression. | "Venezuela maintains its firm support for Palestine and for the cause of liberation and sovereignty throughout Latin America," he said at a solidarity event in New York, USA, on Thursday, September 25. | Attendees at the solidarity event in Riverside Church, New York. Photo: Extra News Mundo. | The event was organized by several US-based progressive organizations, including the Network for Action Against War, the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circl…
(2025-09-27). Venezuela Weighs 'State of External Commotion' To Face U.S. Threats. orinocotribune.com A decree would expand executive powers but keep them under legislative and judicial oversight. | On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reiterated that his administration is considering issuing a decree of "State of External Commotion," a legal measure provided for in the Constitution and developed in the 2001 Law on States of Exception. | The decree's aim would be for "the entire nation, the entire republic, the entire institutional framework, every man and woman, every citizen of this country, to have the backing, protection and activation of the full force of Venezuelan society to respond to threats or…
(2025-09-27). Missouri governor to sign legislation implementing gerrymander and ballot initiative crackdown. wsws.org Regardless of vote totals, Missouri Republicans are seeking to maintain control of Congress in next year's mid-term elections.
(2025-09-27). Bhutan proposes signing FTA with Bangladesh. jagonews24.com The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, has expressed strong interest in signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh and linking the two countries' economic zones to boost trade and investment…
(2025-09-27). Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor: sources. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). China warns against 'Cold War mentality'. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned Friday against a return to a "Cold War mentality" and defended multilateralism and free trade, in a veiled criticism of the United States from the United Nations. | The Chinese premier made no explicit reference to US President Donald Trump as he addressed the UN General Assembly. But he cast the Asian power as a defender of the global order, of which Washington until recently was the chief custodian. | "The world has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation," Li said. | "Unilateralism and (the) Cold War mentality are resurfacing. The international rules and order b…
(2025-09-27). Israel's Netanyahu Addresses Empty UN Chamber With Genocidal Claims After Mass Walkout. scheerpost.com Benjamin Netanyahu. U.S. Embassy Jerusalem, CC BY 2.0 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 Juan Cole /
(2025-09-27). Tourism minister invites Malaysian counterpart to visit Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has extended an official invitation to Malaysia's tourism minister, Tiong King Sing, to visit Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen tourism, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations.
(2025-09-27). CMG holds film concert to send messages of peace and unity. ecns.cn The "United as One World, Voices of Peace" film concert is held in New York, September 23, 2025."Let us revisit the founding mission of the United Nations, take history as a mirror, cherish peace, and jointly advance global modernization to build a community with a shared future for humanity," Shen said.
(2025-09-27). Lebanon ex-bank chief released after posting record bail. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah through the words of Ayatollah Khamenei: A legacy of resistance and honor. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has repeatedly praised martyr Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for his role in promoting resistance against the Israeli occupation. Following Nasrallah's assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut in late September 2024, Iran's Leader issued several messages honoring his life and legacy.
(2025-09-27). China creates 59.21 mln new urban jobs by August during 14th Five-year Plan. ecns.cn By August 2025, China has created a total of 59.21 million new urban jobs during the 14th Five-year Plan period (2021-25), surpassing the target of 55 million, according to a press conference held Friday.
(2025-09-27). The spiritual personality of Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT – The personality of Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (R) was characterized by a blend of high spirituality, religious commitment, Husseini passion, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), along with a spirit of brotherhood, sacrifice, and loyalty to pledges.
(2025-09-27). UK welcomes Chinese investment in electric vehicle sector, envoy says. ecns.cn British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson delivers a speech on UK-China cooperation and the future of bilateral ties at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-09-27). Latin America's "Pink tide" governments slam Trump at UN, while collaborating with Pentagon. wsws.org The mostly muted criticism of the Trump administration, including its massacre of civilians in the Caribbean, came as Latin America's militaries staged war games with the same US forces perpetrating these criminal attacks.
(2025-09-27). Nearly 79m passengers moved by public transport fleet in H1. tehrantimes.com Tehran — Nearly 79 million passengers traveled across Iran's roads in the first six months of this year using the country's public transport fleet, the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said.
(2025-09-27). ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states. icrc.org High-level Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the ICRC, at the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 16-19 September 2025, Geneva…
(2025-09-27). Trump memorandum brands anti-fascism and opposition to capitalism as "domestic terrorism" wsws.org By treating political beliefs as the "animating threads" of terrorism, NSPM-7 provides a pseudo-legal justification for the persecution of individuals and organizations on the basis of their political convictions.
(2025-09-27). UN sanctions on Iran set to return as nuclear diplomacy fades. geo.tv 
Iranian flag flutters in front of a nuclear site in Iran. — AFPUN inspectors return, West demands more nuclear progress.Sanctions start Sunday, target nuclear, missile-linked entities.Pezeshkian rejects uranium deal, accuses West of pressure.
(2025-09-27). New finding may rewrite human family tree. ecns.cn A study published in the journal Science on Friday revealed that a reanalysis of an ancient human skull fossil, unearthed in Hubei province and dating back more than 1 million years, may rewrite the human family tree.
(2025-09-27). Over a Billion People in the World Suffer from Mental Health Ailments. scheerpost.com Mental Health Protest. Sinn Féin, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via 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 donation. By Vijay Prashad …
(2025-09-27). ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity. icrc.org Delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, at the High-Level Ministerial Side Event: Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action — Collective Response to Crises in the Middle East, New York…
(2025-09-27). Dundee Engine nearly six months after workplace death: "The machines are running at full blast, and not a word is being said about Ronald Adams" wsws.org At a meeting for workers returning from layoff, management and United Auto Workers officials maintained a guilty silence about the death of the 63-year-old skilled tradesman.
(2025-09-27). Beijing sets out plan to lead China's AI drive. ecns.cn Beijing doubled down on its ambitions to lead China's AI drive on Friday, unveiling the "Beijing Solution" at the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Computing Conference.
(2025-09-27). Chris Hedges Report: Trump's Crackdown On Anti-War Activists. popularresistance.org Medea Benjamin and CODEPINK, the organization she cofounded, are synonymous with accosting power in the United States. Their fearless confrontations with the nation's most prominent and powerful politicians in the halls of Congress, often seen through viral videos, are a stark embodiment of the First Amendment. Despite over 20 years of activism and consistent critique of America's representatives over their subservience to the military industrial complex and other big money interests, their ability to have these conversations is beginning to dwindle. | Benjamin joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: You wanna social philosophy? walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-09-27). '158 firms linked to Israeli settlements'. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations on Friday released a long-awaited update of its database of companies with activities in Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, listing 158 firms from 11 countries. | UN rights chief Volker Turk has condemned as a war crime Israel's policy of settlements on Palestinian territory in the occupied West Bank. | While several companies including Alstom and Opodo had been removed from the non-exhaustive database, major firms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Motorola Solutions and TripAdvisor remained on the list. | Contacted by AFP for their reaction, the companies have not so far responded.
(2025-09-27). Argentine Universities Celebrate a Victory In Their Fight For Funding After Overturning Of Milei Veto. latintimes.com University faculty and advocates are celebrating a rare win against Javier Milei's cost-cutting machine, which has taken a particular aim at higher education, pensions, social welfare programs, and other spending his government has deemed undesirable.
(2025-09-27). China's Shenzhou XX crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The crew trio, consisting of commander Chen Dong and taikonauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, successfully completed their assigned tasks at 1: 35 a.m. Beijing Time after about six hours of coordinated work, with support from the space station's robotic arm and the ground control team.
(2025-09-27). US revokes Colombian president's visa after he calls soldiers to 'disobey Trump'. scmp.com The US State Department said on Friday it would revoke the visa of Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro for his "incendiary actions" during a pro-Palestinian street protest in New York. | "Earlier today, Colombian president @petrogustavo stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence," the State Department said in a social media post. | "We will revoke Petro's visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions."
(2025-09-27). Historic icon, leader and warrior. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was both an icon and a warrior, a symbol of unwavering resistance and a man of remarkable courage.
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Palestine: The Reality" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xlKU……
(2025-09-27). Australian research exposes mental health crisis among teachers. wsws.org Teachers are being crushed by an ever-expanding administrative workload, while also being asked to deal with the increasing and complex social and emotional traumas of students and their families.
(2025-09-27). En Cuba, presidente de Gabón para visita oficial. radiohc.cu El presidente de Gabón, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema comenzó este viernes una visita de trabajo a Cuba, que concluirá el venidero lunes con el propósito de fortalecer las relaciones bilaterales. | La agenda del mandatario comprende un encuentro oficial con el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, intercambios con otras autoridades locales y también recorridos por lugares de interés social, patrimonial e histórico. | Desde el 26 de marzo de 1974, cuando Cuba y Gabón establecieron relaciones diplomáticas, ambos Estados mantienen fraternales vínculos, según una notificación oficial | Agrega el texto que en varios foros y pl…
(2025-09-27). 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.
(2025-09-27). COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes. aljazeera.com Letter urges UN climate meeting in Brazil to consider costs of climate crisis, colonialism, slavery.
(2025-09-27). Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter Condemns US Interference in Latin America. orinocotribune.com The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations denounced the current US military threat against Venezuela and US interventionism in Latin America. | It also presented to the UN member states a series of documents prepared by the delegations, including the draft political declaration for the group's seventh ministerial meeting and a text condemning the US attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities. | During the group's meeting on Friday, September 26, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned the…
(2025-09-27). United in Heart | Why was this dinner at the Summer Palace a 'heart-to-heart' gathering. ecns.cn On the eastern slope of Wanshou Mountain in the Summer Palace, there lies a modest courtyard named Yishoutang. On the evening of March 25, 1949, Mao Zedong hosted a dinner here for democratic figures. This dinner was a heartfelt gathering that witnessed the democratic discussion of the nation's future. What stories lie behind this event? Who were the attendees? Let's take a journey into this special dinner 76 years ago.
(2025-09-27). For Kathryn Grody's new play in Malvern, getting angry about aging isn't just for older adults. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? "One of my goals is to get rid of the word 'senior.' I hate it," said Kathryn Grody, 78, as she began previews for the world premiere of her new, one-woman show "I mean it. Been there, done that: High school, not my best time," she said. "I prefer 'elder.' It gives some gravitas." | Funny, angry and gray, "The…
(2025-09-27). Trump at U.N.: Bigotry, climate denial, warmongering — and lies. workers.org 
It's said of Donald Trump that you can tell he's lying if his lips are moving. In any case, there is no need to go through the lengthy and horrendous speech Trump gave to the United Nations on Sept. 23 point by point to debunk every lie. It goes without . . . |
(2025-09-27). Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital kill at least 9 people. newarab.com 
Yemen's Houthi rebels said Friday that at least nine people were killed by Israeli strikes on The strikes on Thursday afternoon came a day after a drone launched by the Houthis wounded 22 people in
(2025-09-27). Singapore's $3.1 Billion Pharma Industry at Risk From US Tariffs. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said pharmaceutical companies are seeking clarity on potential exemptions from new U.S. tariffs, which threaten $3.1 billion of the city-state's drug exports. Trade talks are ongoing, with Singapore hoping to secure preferential terms for its pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors despite a 100% U.S. tariff on branded …
(2025-09-27). ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today's wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC's president Mirjana Spoljaric ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
(2025-09-27). StanChart refunds money clients lost in credit card fraud. jagonews24.com Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the largest multinational bank operating in the country, has refunded its credit card customers who lost money in a series of fraudulent incidents…
(2025-09-27). is like a zombie apocalypse. a few air raid sirens compared to. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: an American whose rough experience taught her to set boundaries, and an Israeli high school teacher who is embarking on a completely different career after retirement…
(2025-09-27). ONU: Gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe piden fin del bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El primer ministro de San Vicente y las Granadinas, Ralph Gonsalves se sumó a otros dignatarios del mundo, y pidió este viernes a Estados Unidos que escuche a la comunidad internacional y ponga fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra Cuba. | Durante su intervención en el debate de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), Gonsalves subrayó que la solución debe basarse en el "respeto mutuo, al amparo del Derecho Internacional" y debe orientarse a favorecer "la paz, la seguridad y la prosperidad compartidas" de ambos países vecinos. Foto: Misiones Diplomáticas de Cuba | El líder sanvincentin…
(2025-09-27). Erdogan hails 'meaningful progress' in his talks with Trump. newarab.com 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and President Donald Trump had made "meaningful progress" on a range of regional and bilateral issues However, a readout of Erdogan's comments to reporters on his return trip from Washington made no direct reference to Turkey's purchases of Russian oil or of U.S. fighter jets, which were a central part of Thursday's talks. | After a cool relationship with Trump's pr…
(2025-09-27). Number of 5G mobile phone users in China surpasses 1.15 billion. ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile phone users in China has surpassed 1.15 billion, with the technology now widely integrated into industries across the economy, data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) showed.
(2025-09-27). Iran sanctions look set to return as last-ditch UN push fails. newarab.com 
Sweeping European powers have urged Iran to reverse a series of steps it took after Israel and the United States bombed its nuclear sites in June ⚪ but Iran has insisted any effort to reimpose sanctions is "legally void." | China and Russia's effort to buy time for diplomacy was rejected by nine countries against four in favor. | "UN sa…
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-09-27). Cuba Secures its World Cup Ticket in Women's Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, September 26 (RHC) — With grit and patience, the Cuban women's baseball team defeated Nicaragua 9-8 today in the Pan American tournament and secured one of three spots in the upcoming World Cup. | The game, played at the Forum La Guaira Stadium in Macuto, had the feel of a movie. The Cubans, led by Jorge Luis Pimienta, tied the score in the sixth inning thanks to a timely hit by Jessica Herrera that drove in two runs, just when everything seemed to be going in favor of the Nicaraguans. | In the seventh, Nicaragua regained the lead with two runs, but their pitching collapsed in the final inning: five…
(2025-09-27). Tongi fire: Now fire service official Naim dies. jagonews24.com Khandakar Jannatul Naim, a Fire Service official, who was injured in a chemical warehouse fire in Gazipur's Tongi, passed away in a Dhaka hospital on Saturday morning, September 27…
(2025-09-27). Cash-strapped PA welcomes foreign fund pledges. newarab.com 
The Donor countries including
(2025-09-27). 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.
(2025-09-27). New Jersey students could soon face a 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in schools. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A report issued by a New Jersey panel that was created to study how social media affects teenagers is recommending a "bell-to-bell" ban on cell phones in schools. | The
(2025-09-27). Iranians show gratitude to Armed Forces with "Well done, Iran" campaign. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A crowd of Iranian citizens, primarily women and children, gathered in Tehran's Haft-e-Tir Square for a ceremony presenting letters, artworks, and handicrafts to a representative of Iran's Armed Forces. The items were collected through the "Dastmarizad Iran" ("Well done, Iran") campaign, organized by the municipality's department of women and family affairs, to express gratitude to soldiers and honor those who were matryed fighting the recent U.S.-Israeli aggression.
(2025-09-27). 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.
(2025-09-27). Experts discuss Shirazi urban heritage in Eastern Africa. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— A scientific gathering of 'Shirazi city-states in East Africa' was held by the Cultural Heritage Ministry's Research Institute with the participation of the head of the institute, Mohammad-Ebrahim Zarei.
(2025-09-27). Iran sanctions look set to return after last-ditch UN vote. tribune.com.pk 
Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia to secure a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say. | European powers were urging Iran to reverse a series of steps it took after Israel and the United States bombed its nuclear sites in June. | Complaining that Iran has not complied with a landmark but moribund deal, the Europeans have triggered a return of sweeping UN sanctions — notably on its banking and oil sectors ⚪ that are set to take effect at the end of Saturday. | China and Russia at a Security Council session on Friday put forwa…
(2025-09-27). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-09-27). Tuesday 9/30: What's Next for the Resistance? A Community Conversation (Zoom Webinar). indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | bit.ly/rsvpSept30…
(2025-09-27). 55,000 Canada Post workers on strike as Liberal government moves to dismantle public postal service. wsws.org Workers began to spontaneously walkout Thursday afternoon in Atlantic Canada soon after Liberal Public Works Minister Joà´l Lightbound announced the implementation of a "transformation plan" which would gut operations and slash jobs.
(2025-09-27). Tech billionaire Elon Musk responds after being named in new Epstein files. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Elon Musk's name has surfaced in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files, alongside other prominent figures such as Bill Gates and Trump ally Steve Bannon. | According to a newly released six-page document by Democratic lawmakers, Epstein's itinerary listed a possible trip by the Tesla chief to the financier's private island in the US Virgin Islands on December 6, 2014 — a site where multiple women have alleged abuse. Next to Musk's name, the note read: "Is this still happening?" But the papers did not confirm whether Musk ever made the visit. Musk has categorically denied any such connectio…
(2025-09-27). Cover-ups continue over fatal failure of emergency phone system in Australia. wsws.org This meltdown, the second such disaster in less than two years, has shocked the population by showing the dubious reliability of the 000 system, which is a life-and-death issue.
(2025-09-27). Charlie Kirk's mourners think only the White Man can be a martyr. newarab.com 
(2025-09-27). China launches new Fengyun meteorological satellite. ecns.cn China launched a new Fengyun meteorological satellite, which will also contribute to a global green mission, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday.
(2025-09-27). Ethnic identity and multipolarity: an alternative to liberal universalism and Anglo-Saxon racism. strategic-culture.su Ethnically cohesive societies show greater capacity to resist globalist offensives. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In contempora…
(2025-09-27). Xinjiang marks seven decades of growth, unity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping attends a grand gathering held on Thursday in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-09-27). Hungary names Antifa as terrorist group following US move. newarab.com 
Hungary published a newly created list of terrorist organisations Friday, naming Antifa groups, after Prime Minister Viktor Orban vowed to follow Trump signed an order on Monday designating the movement as a domestic terrorist organisation in a move sparked by Following suit, the Hungarian governme…
(2025-09-27). US to revoke Colombian President Petro's visa over call to 'disobey' Trump. aljazeera.com The Colombian leader was filmed joining thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters outside UN headquarters in New York.
(2025-09-27). French court jails three women who joined IS in Syria. newarab.com 
A French court on Friday handed jail sentences of up to 13 years to three women for joining Jennyfer Clain, 34, whose uncles Jean-Michel and Fabien Clain had publicly claimed responsibility on behalf of IS for the Paris attacks on November 13, 2015, was sentenced to 11 years for belonging to IS. | Her sister-in-law, Mayalen Duhart, 42, was given 10 years and 67-year-old Christine Allain, the women's mother-in-law, 13 years.
(2025-09-27). Escaped snow leopard found safe in Xining Wildlife Park. ecns.cn The escaped snow leopard was found on Friday evening at Xining Wildlife Park in Xining, Qinghai province, the park's official WeChat account announced.
(2025-09-27). UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation. icrc.org Delivered by Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer of the ICRC, at the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on "Artificial intelligence and international peace and security" in New York.
(2025-09-27). Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response. icrc.org Operational update: 1 – 7 September 2025…
(2025-09-27). Earth versus the US: Will Trump administration deteriorate U. S. international legitimacy? moderndiplomacy.eu What is international legitimacy? States have always needed to guarantee their existence and sovereignty; law and security became, therefore, the key to power dynamics in international relations. As the survival of the states has depended directly on the proper handling of their interrelationship, the international stage soon prevailed over the internal one as the reason …
(2025-09-27). Road blockade underway in Khagrachhari over schoolgirl gang rape. jagonews24.com A dawn-to-dusk road blockade is underway in Khagracchari on Saturday, September 27, in protest against the alleged gang rape of a schoolgirl and demanding the arrest of those involved in the incident…
(2025-09-27). Iran "still willing to talk" to US but Trump wants isolation or war. aljazeera.com As sanctions return on Iran, Adam Weinstein of Quincy Institute says Tehran has shown commitment to diplomacy.
(2025-09-27). Chinese premier calls for efforts to strengthen China-U.S. ties, expand cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Thursday that, looking to the future, China and the United States need to find the right way to coexist. He called for increased efforts to strengthen China-U.S. ties and expand cooperation.
(2025-09-27). Chinese goods win Australian hearts with high quality. ecns.cn Made-in-China consumer products have won praise at a major trade show in Australia, with importers, industry representatives and experts noting that the products are now increasingly recognized for their high quality, surpassing their previous reputation for reliable supply at low cost.
(2025-09-27). US — China Visa War: Competing Visions for Talent and Migration. moderndiplomacy.eu The decision of the Trump administration to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has predictably evoked strong responses in the US and other parts of the world. The Trump administration signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025. The Trump administration's announcement has predictably received strong support from a section of Republicans—especially those belonging to the …
(2025-09-27). Trump Justice Department indicts former FBI director James Comey. wsws.org The indictment of former FBI director James Comey on Thursday is a significant step in the establishment of a personalist presidential dictatorship under Donald Trump. By moving to jail his opponents within the political establishment, Trump is seeking to consolidate his power to smash the democratic rights of the working class.
(2025-09-27). US financier charged with sexually abusing women in New York 'dungeon'. scmp.com A retired US financier has been arrested on charges that he lured dozens of women, including former Playboy models, to be sexually and physically assaulted during encounters in his Central Park penthouse in a soundproofed room described in court papers as "The Dungeon". | Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested on Friday at his rental home in Fairfield, Connecticut, authorities said. He pleaded not guilty at a federal court in Brooklyn.
(2025-09-27). The Lebanon I witnessed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Younes, a young Hezbollah fighter in his early 30s, accompanied our Iranian team during our visit to Lebanon for the funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. On our way back from the war-torn southern regions to Beirut, he constantly briefed us on the situation along the frontlines.
(2025-09-27). Trump slaps new U.S. tariffs on broad range. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a new round of tariffs on a broad range of imported goods, including 100 percent duties on branded drugs and 25 percent levies on heavy-duty trucks, set to take effect next week.
(2025-09-27). First UN summit on sustainable, inclusive, resilient global economy convenes. ecns.cn UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the "Climate Summit 2025" on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, September 24, 2025.
(2025-09-27). Exploring golden fields at harvest time. ecns.cn An aerial view shows vast golden fields as crops enter the harvest season in Gaotai County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 24, 2025.
(2025-09-27). ALS patient Cai Lei loses speech but still works online. ecns.cn Former JD.com vice president Cai Lei, now battling advanced ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), said on Thursday night he continues to lead his team and handle research tasks efficiently despite losing the ability to speak or move.
(2025-09-27). Claim: Climate Change is Making Amazon Rainforest Trees Fatter. wattsupwiththat.com Excepting those Amazon trees which were bulldozed for the COP30 climate conference of course.
(2025-09-27). Premier calls for efforts to enhance China-U.S. ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has underlined the need for Beijing and Washington to find the right way to get along with each other and strive to achieve common prosperity through mutual success.
(2025-09-27). Adam Driver and the Obama-Era Torture Report. progressivehub.net BY VAN JACKSON | UN-DIPLOMATIC…
(2025-09-27). Annual inflation rises to 37.5% in September. tehrantimes.com Tehran — Iran's annual inflation rate reached 37.5 percent in the last month of summer (August 23-September 22), up 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, the Statistical Center of Iran said.
(2025-09-27). U.S. envoy Steve son attempts to raise billions from Israel-Hamas cease-fire mediator Qatar, report says. haaretz.com The New York Times reports that Steve Witkoff's relationship with the oil-rich Gulf State is more extensive than previously thought, with one document suggesting the Qataris have been investing in the Witkoffs' real estate projects as early as 2017…
(2025-09-27). 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…
(2025-09-27). Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: Eternal defender of Palestine and the Resistance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was one of the most defining figures in West Asian politics and a steadfast champion of the Palestinian cause. For decades, he embodied the spirit of resistance, articulating a vision of dignity, justice, and steadfastness in the face of occupation.
(2025-09-27). Cuba and Venezuela Reach the Semifinals of the Baseball5 World Championship (j). radiohc.cu Havana, September 26 (RHC) — Today, Cuba and Venezuela advanced to the semifinals of the World Youth Baseball5 Championship being held in Mexico, after defeating Lithuania and Türkiye, respectively. | The Caribbean team won in straight sets, with scores of 10 to one and eight to five. | Venezuela, meanwhile, defeated Türkiye 9-1 and 4-2, also advancing to the semi-finals, which will take place this evening. | Earlier, Chinese Taipei defeated Japan in a replay of the Asian Cup final, which Japan won in three sets, although this time it was reversed, with the Chinese winning 3-0 and 11-3. | The final…
(2025-09-27). New Zealand doctors strike amid worsening healthcare crisis. wsws.org The strike by 6,000 doctors follows nationwide strikes by tens of thousands of teachers and nurses against the government's austerity measures.
(2025-09-27). Houses collapse after earthquake hits rural area of Gansu. ecns.cn An earthquake with a 5.6 magnitude and a focal depth of 10 kilometers hit Longxi county, Dingxi in Gansu province on Saturday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2025-09-27). Supreme Court allows Trump admin freeze of $4 bn in foreign aid. newarab.com 
The US Supreme Court allowed The conservative-dominated court said upholding the president's authority to conduct foreign affairs appears to "outweigh the potential harm" faced by the intended recipients of the aid money. | The court said its emergency order was not a final determination on the merits of the case but it allows for a temporary freeze on disbursement of the funds whil…
(2025-09-27). Over 40 groups call out Newsom on backsliding on climate, banner dropped in NYC. indybay.org In the heart of New York City during Climate Week, activists have just unfurled a giant banner that reads: "Gov. Newsom: If you can't take on Big Oil, how can you take on Trump?"
(2025-09-27). European recognition of a Palestinian state is not an act of solidarity but a betrayal of Palestinian liberation. mondoweiss.net 
Recent recognitions of a Palestinian state by several European countries are not acts of solidarity but a profound betrayal that undermines our struggle for liberation by legitimizing Zionism.
(2025-09-27). Sunday 9/28: Virtual Town Hall: Policing in Schools. indybay.org Zoom Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QrhlM_P……
(2025-09-27). North Korea's Kim calls for sharpening of 'nuclear shield and sword'. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un references 'new important nuclear strategy' in high-level meeting with scientists and military officials.
(2025-09-27). Gold Trump Epstein Protest Statue Removed and Replaced by a Giant Trump… indybay.org A satirical life-sized gold colored statue on a faux marble base depicting Donald Trump holding hands while jumping with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein titled "Best Friends Forever" appeared on the National Mall outside the Capitol during the early morning hours on September 23. The sculpture is one in a series of politically themed works critical of Trump that were created and have been placed in public spaces by an anonymous group, much to the chagrin no doubt of the president, who in this case continues to distance himself from Epstein.
(2025-09-27). Exceptional leadership of Sayyed Nasrallah in the eyes of Lebanese and Yemeni scholars. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT – The personality of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (R) represents an exceptional model of political, religious, and military leadership. His honorable life blends deep faith with strategic acumen, and his humanitarian dimension with a unified spirit.
(2025-09-27). Saturday 9/27: "Land for the taking." A walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-09-27). Ex-FBI chief Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign to chill opposition. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows US President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey. — ReutersComey indictment faces significant legal hurdles, experts say.Trump's actions may aid Comey's defense against prosecution.Indictment seen as part of broader effort against…
(2025-09-27). 5.6-magnitude quake jolts China's Gansu province. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-09-27). 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.
(2025-09-27). Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly. independent.co.ug 
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began to deliver his speech during the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, many delegates walked out of the UNGA hall in protest. In his address, Netanyahu criticized those countries announcing their recognition of the …
(2025-09-27). Pro-Israel billionaires and UAE royals: meet TikTok's new owners. newarab.com 
Under a new $14 billion deal brokered by President Donald Trump, the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has been forced to spin off its US arm into a separate entity controlled by a consortium of American billionaires and Gulf royals. | On paper, the deal is about national security and data privacy; however, in practice, it appears to be about power and control of one of the most influen…
(2025-09-27). State law requires Tennessee public school teachers to teach gun safety starting in kindergarten. wsws.org A separate state bill, passed in 2023, allows teachers to carry firearms in school as the "solution" to mass shootings.
(2025-09-27). Western recognition of Palestinian statehood: a symbolic move or real progress towards a just solution? peoplesdispatch.org While the Palestinian Authority welcomed the recognition, the Palestinian grassroots faulted the move as conditional, symbolic, unjust, and took dozens of thousands of lives to be announced.
(2025-09-27). Nepal protest leader says he will run in upcoming elections. aljazeera.com Sudan Gurung, who rose to prominence in this month's protests, tells Al Jazeera he will run in March polls.
(2025-09-27). Girona and Espanyol Draw in an Early LaLiga Match. radiohc.cu Havana, September 26 (RHC) — Today, Girona and Espanyol played to a scoreless draw in the early match of the seventh round of the Spanish Football League. | The highlight of the matchday is scheduled for tomorrow, when Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid face off in the Madrid derby. | On Saturday, the opponents will be Getafe-Levante, Mallorca-Alavés, and Villarreal-Athletic Bilbao. | The scheduled matches for Sunday are: Rayo Vallecano-Sevilla, Elche-Celta, Barcelona-Real Sociedad, and Betis-Osasuna. | Matchday seven of LaLiga will conclude on Monday with the match between Valencia and Real Oviedo.
(2025-09-27). The charisma and humility of martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — His Eminence, Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (R), was distinguished by his unique ability to address the emotions of people of all backgrounds. His simple, honest, and deeply rooted discourse touched on daily concerns, making them feel like he was one of them: embracing their concerns, sharing their joys and sorrows, and embodying their endeavor to freedom and dignity.
(2025-09-27). The Earnest C. Watson Lecture Series Returns To Caltech For Its 103rd Year. lataco.com Free to all, a community of curious guests will gather for a day of food, drinks, and live music to learn directly from some of the greatest minds about the groundbreaking wonders of innovative engineering and curiosity-driven science.
(2025-09-27). Digital Parliament processes to be implemented. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity for legislation, oversight and representation, Parliament will start an e-Parliament project. This is contained in Parliament's Strategic Plan for the financial years, 2025/2026-2029/2030 that was launched at Parliament on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among in her speech …
(2025-09-27). China's Fujian aircraft carrier commissioning 'not far off', says spokesperson. ecns.cn A carrier-based aircraft KongJing-600 makes an electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff on China's Fujian aircraft carrier.He noted that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35, and KongJing-600 successfully completed catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier.
(2025-09-27). Agriculture exports jump 32% as sector shows recovery. tehrantimes.com Tehran — Iran's agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh said on Saturday.
(2025-09-27). 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.
(2025-09-27). From Xinjiang to Fujian: A barbecue journey of unity. ecns.cn Mierabudula Saidimaimaiti, a native of Moyu County in Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, moved with his family to Songxi, Fujian Province in 1997. He began his entrepreneurial journey with a small barbecue stall and went on to establish a food company in 2016.
(2025-09-27). Bodies of five migrants recovered in Libyan desert. newarab.com 
The decomposed bodies of five suspected Recovery crews worked with local authorities to recover the remains which were located around 550 kilometres (341 miles) south of Libya, which shares borders with six nation…
(2025-09-27). Greece: Government systematic constraints and politically motivated accusations against migrants rights NGOs must end! fidh.org Greek authorities threaten to remove some migrants' rights NGOs from the official registry of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, posing serious obstacles to the capacity of civil society actors to operate and defend the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and thereby shrinking civic space. Greek authorities have already, since 2020, introduced legislation that imposes burdensome financial requirements and controls, such as intrusive audits, that undermine NGOs' independence and (…) | – |
(2025-09-27). Ruling on temporary halt to Bucks ICE collaboration expected by end of October. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A Court of Common Pleas judge said he expects to rule on a motion that seeks to temporarily halt a collaboration agreement between the Bucks County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by the end of October. | At a hearing Friday, Judge Jeffrey G. Trauger said his ruling on the temporary injunction motion to halt the sheriff's 287(g) agreement with ICE should come by the end of next month, while the lawsuit proceeds in state court. Trauger re…
(2025-09-27). Iran warns of consequences as United Nations approves snapback sanctions. haaretz.com Iranian FM Araqchi says the United States betrayed diplomacy and the E3 buried it; France, Britain and the U.S. say they will continue diplomacy…
(2025-09-27). China pledges greater role in UN peacekeeping. ecns.cn The Chinese military stands ready to make greater contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.The Chinese military will continue to expand its participation in UN peacekeeping operations with greater input and dedication, he said.
(2025-09-27). Is Europe deliberately sabotaging Ukraine War negotiations? strategic-culture.su By Zachary PAIKIN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Plans for postwar troop deployments raise questions about whether the 'coalitio…
(2025-09-27). Save the International Criminal Court and the rule of law. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Why Charli XCX might be gen Z's answer to the Romantic poets. |
(2025-09-27). Consultant doc attacked by colleagues for standing up for right of patients to… see a real doctor. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Youth Think Tank SalonÔΩúHumanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted Crises. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Don't cut them out: lymph nodes may be key to cancer treatment. |
(2025-09-27). Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout ‚àí and what the US Treasury can do to help. |
(2025-09-27). Turkish airlines places record order for 225 Boeing jets. albawaba.com
(2025-09-27). The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply — and how to resist. |
(2025-09-27). Religion often shapes someone's view of abortion — but what about a woman's actual decision? |
(2025-09-27). Georgia: Escalating repression Over 20 Georgian CSOs targeted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, CSO leaders questioned in "sabotage" case. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). A Bari Weiss-led CBS News would likely look different, but how the public feels about it might not change. |
(2025-09-27). Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Italy sends second warship to protect flotilla — but asks it to surrender its aid to Israel. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). Renewed Appeal 2025: Addressing the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). How water fuels conflict in Pakistan. |
(2025-09-27). The UNGA surprise: Trump corners Zelensky and brings Kiev to heel. strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-27). Could your urine predict your dementia risk? |
(2025-09-27). FOI request exposes extent of Palantir's 'tentacles' in UK — and it's not even answered, yet. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees ‚àí and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift. |
(2025-09-27). Why scientists may be fearful of speaking out about Trump's autism claims. |
(2025-09-27). Afastar o veto nacional para fazer da excepàßà£o… a regra! strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-27). Ethiopia: "The world erupted around me" — a landmine survivor's story. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). BREAKING VIDEO: Iranian spies just 'hacked Israel's secret nuclear programme'. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). How sea star wasting disease transformed the West Coast's ecology and economy. |
(2025-09-27). Peter Thiel: Libertarian, technocratic authoritarian, Antichrist or aspiring narcissistic Katechon? strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-27). Energy in any weather: Russian scientists develop innovative solar panels. tehrantimes.com
(2025-09-27). I have a dream. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). Zika virus may raise long-term risks of type 2 diabetes — new study. |
(2025-09-27). Why aren't companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer to an economic paradox. |
(2025-09-27). Laos: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). 2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar. |
(2025-09-27). Booker shortlist 2025: six novels (mostly) about middle age that are anything but safe and comfortable. |
(2025-09-27). Trump's dip into the Nile waters dispute didn't settle the conflict — in fact, it may have caused more ripples. |
(2025-09-27). In search of Kin, 20 years on. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado's Western Slope. |
(2025-09-27). Sauna competitions have gone from dangerous endurance to therapeutic showmanship. |
(2025-09-27). Rivers are heating up faster than the air ‚àí that's a problem for aquatic life and people. |
(2025-09-27). Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). South Sudan is unstable: how a weak state benefits the ruling elite. |
(2025-09-27). Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work. |
(2025-09-27). Unlocking Xinjiang Charms | Over 14,500 mirrors illuminate a greener future in Hami. ecns.cn
(2025-09-27). Public freedoms in danger : alarm over repression in France. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). A landmark treaty could protect the high seas — and spark new conflicts. |
(2025-09-27). Mayor Push For Amazon Warehouse By Prologis Billionaire Moghadam Faces Protest. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). Tuesday 9/30: Saving the Everglades from Eco Destruction by "Alligator Alcatraz" – The Fight to Come. indybay.org
(2025-09-27). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Iraq. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). How the First Amendment protects Americans' speech ‚àí and how it does not. |
(2025-09-27). Trump isn't cutting Pell Grants, after all ‚àí but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students. |
(2025-09-27). Just transition and critical minerals: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). North Korea: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Sept. 21- Sept. 27). ecns.cn
(2025-09-27). NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 ‚àí and welcome in the age of commercial space stations. |
(2025-09-27). Spain indicates it will NOT stop Israeli attacks on humanitarian flotilla. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research. |
(2025-09-27). Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). When mental health apps become worry engines: how digital 'care' can hijack our anxieties. |
(2025-09-27). Algeria: Lift Undue Restrictions on Associations. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Civil society helps uphold democracy and provides built-in resistance to authoritarianism. |
(2025-09-27). Israel wins TikTok. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-09-27). A Tale of Government Most Fowl. resilience.org
(2025-09-27). Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Bacteria attached to charcoal could help keep an infamous 'forever chemical' out of waterways. |
(2025-09-27). Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Israel is the main source of instability in the Middle East. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-09-27). Calling in the animal drug detectives ‚àí helping veterinarians help beluga whales, goats and all creatures big and small. |
(2025-09-27). Sahel states' International Criminal Court withdrawal: A step back for victims and justice. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). 4 films that show how humans can fortify — or botch — their relationship with AI. |
(2025-09-27). Special Appeal 2025 – Climate change and conflict: Protecting the most vulnerable. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows. |
(2025-09-27). Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce. |
(2025-09-27). South Africa Urges African States to Champion International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On. icrc.org
(2025-09-27). Andy Burnham's leadership ambitions: what is the path to mounting a challenge against Keir Starmer? |
(2025-09-27). Starmer has enabled the far right — promises of 'progressive patriotism' are no longer enough. |
(2025-09-27). VIDEO: dozens of UN delegates walk out in disgust as Netanyahu speaks. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). BREAKING: Musk, Bannon, Thiel in Epstein files — new document leaks show. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). Banks retreat from climate change commitments — but it's business more than politics. |
(2025-09-27). Google running paid Israeli government ads smearing the Hind Rajab Foundation. skwawkbox.org
(2025-09-27). Starmer's recognition of Palestine shows UK autonomy from Trump's US is vital. thealtworld.com
(2025-09-27). Jimmy Kimmel is back, but how much longer will late-night comedy last? |
(2025-09-27). The EU-Ecuador trade agreement must work to protect workers' rights in the banana industry. fidh.org
(2025-09-27). Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr. |
(2025-09-27). Nigel Farage's pledge to end indefinite leave could hurt the economy even before an election. |
(2025-09-27). Trump's love affair with crypto raises worries about presidential conflict and influence. |
(2025-09-27). Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed — a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions. |
(2025-09-26). 'We have experienced every kind of oppression': Gaza's children speak. therealnews.com 
For the last two years, Israel's US-backed genocide has destroyed every facet of normal life in the Gaza Strip. While Palestinians cling to hope that they will live to see the end of the war, the incalculable trauma inflicted on Gaza's children will leave permanent scars. "In these two years, we have experienced every kind of oppression," 13-year-old Abdelrahman Bashir Jundia tells TRNN. "From living in tents, to refugee centers that are not fit for living in at all… We have suffered torture, torture, and more torture." In this on-the-ground report, TRNN speaks with children in Gaza about how the war has… documentary,Gaza,Israel,October 7: One Year Later,Palestine,video,Gaza
(2025-09-26). European leaders at UNGA: more armament, no meaningful move on Gaza genocide. peoplesdispatch.org At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), European leaders cast the European Union as a beacon of acceptance and stability. European Council President António Costa, for example,
(2025-09-26). Doctors Without Borders halts medical activities in Gaza City as Israel continued to pound. haaretz.com 'The escalating attacks from Israeli forces have created an unacceptable level of risk for our staff, forcing us to suspend lifesaving medical activities,' the organization said in a statement…
(2025-09-26). Democracy Now! 2025-09-26 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 26, 2025; "On Our Way to Annihilation": Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City; As Trump Vows War on Left, Ken Klippenstein Reveals Kirk & ICE Shooters Were Disengaged with Politics; "They're Assassinating People for No Reason": Cuban Minister Condemns U.S. Strikes in Caribbean | Headlines for September 26, 2025; "On Our Way to Annihilation": Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud Reports Live from Outside Gaza City; As Trump Vows War on Left, Ken Klippenstein Reveals Kirk & ICE Shooters Were Disengaged with Politics; "The…
(2025-09-26). "We are all Sumud:" Italy Rises for Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On Monday people across Italy rose up for Gaza and Palestine inspired by the call of port workers from Genova and the Global Sumud Flotilla currently en route to Gaza with a fleet of 50 boats carrying tons of humanitarian aid and hundreds of common citizens, activists, lawyers, human rights workers, celebrities and elected officials
(2025-09-26). UN Security Council: Move Urgently to Protect Haitians. hrw.org Young people use wheelbarrows to carry debris out of their homes, which were damaged by criminal group violence, in the Solino neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 10, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph…
(2025-09-26). Nanonplstics not just in seafood, new study finds small plastic particles penetrate crops. nationofchange.org The study confirmed that humans and animals are consuming nanoplastics not just through seafood and water sources, but now through agriculture.
(2025-09-26). iKON Awards expands reach with first-ever continental activation in Lagos. independent.co.ug 
Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | The road map to iKON Awards 2026 has officially kicked off with iKON Activate — an initiative that fosters collaborations with African film stars. The first iKON Activate is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 26th -28th September 2025. The initiative is also a build-up …
(2025-09-26). Yemeni Forces Hit Israeli Targets with Hypersonic Missile in Retaliatory Strike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that they had launched a new strike against Israeli regime's occupied territories, hitting several sensitive sites in the occupied Yaffa region with a multiple-warhead Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.
(2025-09-26). Trump Envoy Ric Grenell Says He's Still in Contact With Venezuelan Government. news.antiwar.com Ric Grenell, a special envoy for President Trump, said this week that he remains in contact with the Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro despite soaring tensions between Washington and Caracas. After the US bombed a boat off the coast of Venezuela for the first time, Maduro sent a letter to President Trump, where the …
(2025-09-26). Judge gives US government deadline to comply with order in Will Lehman's UAW elections case. wsws.org The ruling sets an October 31 deadline for the government to provide its explanation for rejecting Lehman's claims about the anti-democratic character of the UAW elections, more than a year after it was first instructed to do so.
(2025-09-26). How Xi leads China to feed itself. independent.co.ug 
Across the nation, the fruits of a comprehensive agriculture strategy are now ripening. Last year, China's grain output exceeded 700 million tonnes for the first time BEIJING | Xinhua | The morning news speaks of continuous rainfall, but in the fields of Liaoning Province in northeast China, Zhao Yuguo is calm, his eyes fixed not …
(2025-09-26). Ecuador Faces Second Prison Massacre in a Week: 17 Dead in Esmeraldas. orinocotribune.com The criminal gang "Los Tiguerones" would have provoked the confrontation with an "external order," according to police reports released by local media. | Ecuador registered the second prison massacre in a week, where at least 17 people were killed on Thursday, September 25 at the Detention Center in the province of Esmeraldas, as confirmed by the National Service for Comprehensive Attention to Adults Deprived of Liberty and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI). | Police reports released by local media suggest that the confrontation may have been provoked by an "external order" attributed to the criminal gang "Los Tigueron…
(2025-09-26). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-26). Eastward bound: How US is driving West Asian states into China and Russia's embrace. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — As tensions across West Asia escalate once again, the prospect of regional stability hangs by a thread. Repeated failures of Western peace initiatives have driven states to seek new partners.
(2025-09-26). SA honoured with UN award for obesity prevention efforts. sanews.gov.za SA honoured with UN award for obesity prevention efforts | South Africa has been recognised for its groundbreaking efforts in combating obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), receiving the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force Award at the 10th Annual Friends of the Task Force Meeting in New York, in the United States. | Since 2018, these awards have recognised achievements on multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and the wider NCD-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | This year, the task force is recognising organisations working to prevent and control obesit…
(2025-09-26). University of Tokyo releases digital archive of rare Taq-e Bostan photographs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The University Museum of the University of Tokyo has unveiled a significant digital database featuring photographs from its 1965 archaeological expedition to Taq-e Bostan, a renowned Sasanian-era site in western Iran.
(2025-09-26). Esteghlal, Shams Azar settle for a draw. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Esteghlal football team drew 1-1 with Shams Azar in Matchweek 5 of the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
(2025-09-26). Tongi fire death toll rises to 3 as another victim dies. jagonews24.com A shop employee, who was injured in a chemical warehouse fire in Gazipur's Tongi, passed away in a hospital in Dhaka on Friday morning, September 26…
(2025-09-26). Pakistan set up Asia Cup final against India. jagonews24.com Pakistan set up an Asia Cup final showdown with India after successfully defending 136 to beat Bangladesh by 11 runs…
(2025-09-26). Nuclear Poland? Between proxy and atomic power. infobrics.org Poland's pursuit of nuclear capabilities, backed by US assurances, aims to cement its role as Europe's anti-Russian bulwark while challenging Germany's dominance. This underreported shift risks reviving confederation talks with Ukraine and "cornering" Moscow, thus threatening catastrophic escalation. It is a high-stakes gamble that could fracture the EU and invite mutual destruction at best.
(2025-09-26). The strategic confrontation in Asia (II and end). unitedworldint.com From Pakistan over Nepal to Indonesia… By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein This year, 2025, saw the United States escalate its actions in Asia to unprecedented levels. In April, India and Pakistan continued their long history of conflict following the attack by the Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, in Kashmir, which …
(2025-09-26). Limpopo man sentenced to life in prison for rape. sanews.gov.za Limpopo man sentenced to life in prison for rape | The Seshego Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday sentenced Poulis Ngwepe (44) to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old in the Ga-Ramoshoana village in the Matlala policing area. | The court heard that on the night of 10 August 2020, the victim went outside her house to fetch a bucket when the accused spotted and followed her. | He grabbed the victim and covered her mouth with his hands before taking her to his residence, where he raped her and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the ordeal. | After being released, the victim reported the incid…
(2025-09-26). Two Erudite Imams Precisely Outlined Main Determinants of Victory and Rectification. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Muhammad Ameen Ash-Shanqeetee, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated regarding the causes of weakness in the Ummah: The great Qur'an has given guidance to put a stop to this problem through the most appropriate and upright path. Allah clarified that the …
(2025-09-26). Key labour reforms before polls: Yunus. jagonews24.com Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to implementing key labour reforms—aligned with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions—before the upcoming national elections in February.
(2025-09-26). Over 60 Lawmakers Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Disappearances. truthout.org Dozens of Democratic lawmakers announced they are investigating the Trump administration's practice of disappearing immigrants to countries where they are not citizens, have no connections, and are at risk of being tortured. "We are concerned that the Trump Administration is offshoring the immigration detention system in an apparent attempt to evade the due process requirements of the U.S. |
(2025-09-26). Rapid Response: Restore health care cuts! peoplesworld.org 
Restore health care cuts! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Representative and Senators to oppose the attacks on our right to healthcare in the MAGA appropriations bill, including the denial of gender affirming care. The funding bill must reverse Medicare and Medicaid cuts and extend ACA premium tax credits, or millions will be hit with …
(2025-09-26). UK to launch mandatory digital ID to curb illegal migration. scmp.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans to introduce free digital ID for both nationals and those living in the country in a bid to curb illegal migration. | The government said the drive will also make it simpler to apply for services like driving licences, childcare and welfare, while streamlining access to tax records.
(2025-09-26). By ruling out West Bank annexation, Trump called bluff. haaretz.com By quashing this option, the U.S. president saved Israel from an act of immense stupidity that would have forced other governments to come to terms with the death of the two-state solution…
(2025-09-26). Moldovan authorities expected to manipulate elections. infobrics.org According to an opposition leader, the Moldovan government will illegally interfere in the electoral process.
(2025-09-26). South Africa's pivotal role in reshaping global finance at the G20. sanews.gov.za South Africa's pivotal role in reshaping global finance at the G20 | By Sandile Nene | Prior to 1994, South Africa was a country whose brand image was defined through the entrenched apartheid system. Its architecture was that of being racist, oppressive and fascist in character. ⚪ After the first democratically elected government came into power in 1994, it prioritised to change the country's image as well as to reposition the country's focus on domestic and global priorities to create a better Africa and a better world. To this end, the country has consistently worked with many partners to foster peace and sta…
(2025-09-26). Ukraine uses outdated terrorist balloons to attack Russia. infobrics.org Production of air balloons takes place both in NATO countries and Ukraine.
(2025-09-26). Quit Promoting Mad Schemes, New York Times, Blocking the Sun is a Dangerous Climate Gamble. wattsupwiththat.com The bottom line is this: blocking the sun to cool the planet is an inherently dangerous idea. Sunlight is the basis of life on Earth. Corrupting its distribution and intensity will not stabilize climate but destabilize societies. History, common sense, and scientific warnings all converge on the same conclusion: geoengineering by aerosol injection is not a solution but an invitation to chaos.
(2025-09-26). Winning amnesty for undocumented workers key to unite the working class. themilitant.com The longer-term battle for amnesty for all undocumented workers in the U.S. is deeply tied to today's fight to defend and extend constitutional protections and to advance the unity and fighting capacity of the working class. | This has become more evident as the ruling capitalist families and their government, led by Democrats and Republicans alike, have sought to impose ever-tighter restrictions on legal and political rights of immigrants. They simultaneously make adjustments to guarantee a proper flow of cheap labor to exploit as their employment needs vary. | "The number of illegal aliens into the United State…
(2025-09-26). In India's Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia is for sale. geo.tv 
This photograph taken on July 12, 2025 shows residential buildings around the cramped shanties of Dharavi, a slum settlement in Mumbai. — AFP MUMBAI: Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai's Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like…
(2025-09-26). "Stop the sun from setting today!" Sick of the arrogance of some American Ideologues. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Sick of the arrogance and vanity of some American Ideologues, Demagogues & Rabble Rousers: We demand from them: "Stop the sun from setting today or to rise from the West tomorrow if you are All-Powerful" Allah, The Almighty, said: ŸÅŸéÿ£ŸéŸÖŸëŸéÿß ÿπŸéÿßÿØŸå ŸÅŸéŸ±ÿ≥Ÿíÿ™ŸéŸÉŸíÿ®Ÿéÿ&pl…
(2025-09-26). NY forum: 'Back fight of Ukrainian people to defend national sovereignty'. themilitant.com NEW YORK — "The world we are living in today is marked by increasingly cutthroat trade conflicts, social explosions and wars among rival capitalist ruling classes," John Studer told participants at a Sept. 20 Militant Labor Forum here, called to discuss Moscow's war to conquer Ukraine and working people's defense of the country's sovereignty. Studer is the Militant's editor and a leader of the Socialist Workers Party. | "They're fighting over the earth's raw materials, markets, sources of superexploitable labor, profits and spheres of influence," he said. "The capitalist rulers in the U.S. and worldwide are…
(2025-09-26). FBI's Most Wanted Activist & Tupac's Godmother Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba. latintimes.com Born JoAnne Deborah Byron, Shakur was granted political asylum in Cuba after being charged with the murder of police officers in a shootout.
(2025-09-26). Republicans Must Negotiate to Prevent Health Care Cost Spikes, Protect Funding Laws. commondreams.org The Trump Administration's threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn't get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families — as well as the important public services those workers provide — as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.Let's be clear about what's going on here: the Trump Administration has repeatedly shredded the last bipartisan funding bill — illegally canceling or freezing funding that Republicans and Democrats agreed to (e.g., for medical research, education, or mental health treatment), and keeping it from reaching the…