(2026-09-02). Breaking: America strikes IRGC targets across Iran as Trump issues chilling retaliation warning | US. hindustantimes.com The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets, with CENTCOM calling them retaliatory attacks after alleged IRGC threats to American troops and commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. As explosions are reported across southern Iran, Tehran warns there will be "no surrender through diplomacy," raising fears of another Iranian response and a wider escalation.
(2026-09-02). Middle East crisis escalates: Iran attacks US bases in Jordan, Bahrain after US strikes kill 4 during wedding at home. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States launched barrage of missiles on Iran on Tuesday, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military assets along the country's southern coast. Tehran responded with ballistic missiles and drone attacks on US-linked targets across the region, marking the most serious escalation between the two sides in several weeks. | The latest attacks have raised fears that the conflict, which has continued for more than six months, could intensify again. The fighting has already disrupted shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and pushed global energy prices hig…
(2026-09-02). Shanghai Cooperation Org. Roundly Condemns War on Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization wrapped up its summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1. Its members include Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. India and China alone account for about 2.9 billion people, or 35% of the world's population, and the SCO accounts for roughly 40% of all the people in the world. That plurality of the world's population is not happy about the Netanyahu-Trump assault on Iran. | In attendance were China's President Xi Jinping, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan…
(2026-09-02). Former New Zealand defence minister says World War III is underway. wsws.org Ron Mark, who wants to be the defence minister again, said New Zealand must be "mentally prepared to start arming ourselves" for war against China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
(2026-09-02). US strike hits Iranian wedding, killing four including child, wounding more than 50. geo.tv Iranian Red Crescent Society members search through the rubble for victims after Israeli strikes, at an unspecified location in Iran, in this undated image released June 17, 2025 and obtained from social media. — ReutersShrapnel from US missile strike hit wedding ceremony in…
(2026-09-02). Six Months, Five Mediators, No Settlement: The Diplomacy of the Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu On 28 August, six months to the day after American and Israeli aircraft opened the war on Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted that putting diplomacy back on track was not impossible. He had just held what he called creative discussions with Qatar's prime minister, who had flown to Tehran that week. Days earlier, Pakistan's …
(2026-09-02). Whistleblower warns Postal Service will deny mail ballots to millions under Trump scheme. wsws.org A whistleblower report by an anonymous United States Postal Service official made public on Tuesday warns that under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, USPS will withhold mail ballots from millions of voters.
(2026-09-02). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-09-02). Berlin state election: Left Party candidate sides with right-wing media frenzy against her own party's Gaza rally. wsws.org The real offence, it turns out, was criticising a genocide the Left Party itself has supported—in parliament, in coalition budgets, and now on the campaign trail.
(2026-09-02). Silicon Valley Labor & Community Fight Data theft, AI, ICE and Palantir. indybay.org Silicon Valley labor rallied with community supporters to protest the uncontrolled introduction of AI into jobs in many industries. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir supports ICE and has been involved in the genocide.
(2026-09-02). Thursday 9/3: Film – Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-09-02). Wednesday 9/2: Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-09-02). Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism 'smear campaign'. aljazeera.com The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). Measures evaluated to ensure water supply amid blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel met on Tuesday with officials and experts to evaluate measures to ensure Havana's water supply in the face of the energy crisis caused by the tightening of the U.S. blockade. | The meeting, held at the Palace of the Revolution, focused on three key areas: ensuring supply through generators, maintaining the electrical grids associated with the service, and achieving energy independence to guarantee water distribution in the capital. | During the meeting, it was reported that generators from distributed generation have been mobilized to support the first 29 selected water sources a…
(2026-09-02). Evalúan medidas para asegurar abasto de agua en La Habana ante bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel evaluó este martes, con directivos y expertos, las medidas para asegurar el abasto de agua en La Habana ante la crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | El encuentro, celebrado en el Palacio de la Revolución, se centró en tres ejes fundamentales: el aseguramiento del abasto mediante grupos electrógenos, el mantenimiento de las redes eléctricas asociadas al servicio y la independencia energética para garantizar la distribución del agua en la capital. | Dur…
(2026-09-02). Para príncipes enanos se hizo una fiesta. radiohc.cu 
Para princesas y príncipes enanos se hizo esta fiesta. El inicio del curso escolar en Cuba volvió a traer esperanzas y alegrías, a pesar de momentos muy difíciles y el duro bregar del día a día de profesores, maestros, familias, jóvenes, niñas y niños que deberán asumir grandes desafíos en medio de muchas carencias y apagones, pero con la certeza de que el futuro está a la vuelta de la esquina y por ese mañana habrá que darlo todo. | En el Seminternado 13 de marzo, de Santa Clara, se abrieron las puertas como cada septiembre, tal y como aconteció en los más de 600 planteles educacionales de Villa Clara. Una bande…
(2026-09-02). "El agua del río me persiguió durante 20 minutos" : el trabajador nepalí que sobrevivió a la avalancha. cubadebate.cu Tamang cuenta que corrió durante unos 20 minutos para huir del violento diluvio, que lo persiguió cuesta arriba. "Estaba casi inconsciente por la conmoción. No podía pensar con claridad". Su colega Itha Ghale dice que la potente ráfaga de aire casi los arrastró mientras corrían.
(2026-09-02). Chequea presidente cubano el aseguramiento de las fuentes de abasto de agua en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Este martes en la tarde, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, convocó a directivos y expertos relacionados con el sector hidráulico y de la generación eléctrica, para dar seguimiento a un tema tan urgente como el aseguramiento de las fuentes de abasto de agua en La Habana.
(2026-09-02). WhatsApp elimina el PIN de seis dígitos y refuerza la protección contra estafas. cubadebate.cu WhatsApp ha reforzado la seguridad de las cuentas de sus usuarios con tres actualizaciones clave. La aplicación de mensajería dejó atrás el PIN numérico para dar entrada a contraseñas más robustas que impedirán que te roben la cuenta tan fácil. La compañía también añadió contexto sobre las llamadas desconocidas y amplió el uso de las passkeys.
(2026-09-02). Cuba recibe 794 mil viajeros hasta julio, un 50 % menos que en 2025. cubadebate.cu Hasta julio de 2026, Cuba recibió a 794 mil 492 viajeros, apenas el 50,2 % de los captados en igual período del año anterior, lo que equivale a 787 mil 773 viajeros menos, informó hoy la Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información (ONEI).
(2026-09-02). As US seeks Gaza donor's extradition, wife warns of 'terrifying precedent'. aljazeera.com Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
(2026-09-02). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Can Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Derail the Country's Energy Recovery? moderndiplomacy.eu US President Donald Trump's plan to secure direct access to Venezuela's oil reserves could undermine the country's efforts to revive its struggling energy sector. While Washington says the arrangement will accelerate reconstruction and strengthen US energy security, critics warn that preferential treatment for a US backed company could discourage competition and foreign investment. US Seeks …
(2026-09-02). Regime Change, Itemized: Inside the Venezuela Oil Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu The 65-billion-barrel Venezuela oil deal is not proof that regime change was sold with a resource contract attached as its explicit precondition — the deal was announced eight months after Nicolás Maduro's capture, not before it. But the actual innovation, and the exportable part of the template, is the deniability structure itself: oil majors briefed …
(2026-09-02). Venezuela's Main Airport Resumes Passenger Flights 10 Weeks After Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Commercial passenger service is now operating from provisional terminals constructed in an airport parking area while rehabilitation of the permanent facilities continues. Transport Minister Francisco Garcés said the more than 10,000-square-meter complex wa…
(2026-09-02). Venezuela: National Assembly Approves Partial Reform of the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan National Assembly approved, unanimously and in its final discussion, the partial reform of the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), the highest governing court in the country. | During an extraordinary session held this Tuesday at the La Carlota Convention Center, the deputies approved the establishment and operation of the Judicial Nominations Committee, which will serve for a period of two years and will be composed of participants from various sectors of society and in a manner that ensures gender parity. | It is worth recalling that in the first debate of this reform within the pl…
(2026-09-02). Israeli forces, settlers attack two West Bank mosques. aljazeera.com Israeli forces fire tear gas into one mosque after settlers set fire to and vandalise another.
(2026-09-02). China launches five-year program to support over 100 young football players training overseas. ecns.cn China officially launched a five-year program in Beijing on Tuesday to support more than 100 promising young football players training overseas, with annual funding of up to 450,000 yuan ($67,000) per player.
(2026-09-02). China's railways handle 954 million passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel rush from July 1 to Aug. 31, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
(2026-09-02). Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son. aljazeera.com Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.
(2026-09-02). Australia, US Pledge $580 Million to Boost Pacific Support Against China. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia and the United States have announced a combined $580 million in funding for Pacific Island nations, highlighting growing competition with China for influence across the strategically important region. The funding comes as Pacific states face energy insecurity, organised crime and climate related pressures, while China has expanded its regional presence through infrastructure projects, grants …
(2026-09-02). Traveling through history in Tibetan culture: Cambodian student discovers different side of China. ecns.cn Chhom Leakshmy, a student from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, visited Qinghai for the first time. At the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, she explored traditional costumes, exquisite paintings and distinctive silk textiles, gaining a closer look at the rich and unique Tibetan culture.
(2026-09-02). China launches National Science Popularization Month. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), together with 34 government departments and organizations, launched the 2026 National Science Popularization Month on Tuesday, kicking off a month of exhibitions, hands-on activities and public science programs across China.
(2026-09-02). World's longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel project passes 4-km boring milestone. ecns.cn The "Yongzhou" tunnel boring machine (TBM), operating on the Ningbo side of the Jintang undersea tunnel in Zhejiang Province, has completed over 4,000 meters of excavation as of Monday, with less than one kilometer left before reaching the preset mid-sea junction.
(2026-09-02). Tunisia: Civil Society Under Siege. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tunisians hold up placards during a march organized by the Campaign Against the Criminalization of Civil Work to protest racism in Tunis, April 11, 2026. The demonstration, which includes human rights organizations, civil society groups, and activists, addresses concerns about what participants describe as a rise in racist rhetoric, as well as efforts to criminalize solidarity and civil, political, and trade union activities. The event also highlights concerns about the targeting of activists and advocates. | © 2026 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP | The Tunisian government has s…
(2026-09-02). Beyond Slogans: The Ten Structural Realities Governing Modern Energy Systems. moderndiplomacy.eu Energy literacy has become a strategic necessity for modern societies. Electrification accelerates across Europe and the United States, natural gas remains the backbone of grid stability, and oil markets continue to shape global economic behavior. In this context, the public dialogue must evolve beyond slogans. Without a grounded understanding of how energy systems actually work, …
(2026-09-02). Major copper-gold deposit discovered in east China. ecns.cn China has made a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration in the Chating area of Xuancheng, east China's Anhui Province, potentially paving the way for the development of a major copper and gold resource base in the Yangtze River Delta region, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Tunisia's civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens. aljazeera.com Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia's civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
(2026-09-02). Chinese, Egyptian archaeologists uncover ancient secrets at Sekhmet Temple. ecns.cn A joint team of Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists has unearthed significant ruins and artifacts at the ancient Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina, Giza Province, west of the Egyptian capital Cairo, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has said.
(2026-09-02). Honduras: The Garifuna People Resist the Seizure of Their Territories. orinocotribune.com By Federico Pita — Aug 27, 2026 | Land Grabbing, Criminalization, and Racism
| In Honduras, various Garifuna organizations have condemned a policy of land seizures, criminalization, and racism targeting their communities in Honduras. At the Supreme Court, they have set up a camp to demand the release of five human rights defenders and compliance with the Inter-American Court's rulings recognizing their rights to their ancestral territories. | For weeks now, members of various Garifuna communities have been gathered in front of the Supreme Court of Justice of Honduras. Organized by the Honduran Black F…
(2026-09-02). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: 'Borrowing substation for power supply' clears full‚Äëoutage dilemma. ecns.cn Recently, State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company completed power supply assurance during the full shutdown of the 110‚ÄëkV Yezhuang Substation by using an idle user‚Äëowned substation for alternative power supply, verifying the feasibility of the "borrowing substation for power supply" solution.
(2026-09-02). Saturday 9/26: SF World NAKED Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF Edition. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street…
(2026-09-02). 50 year anniversary of Santa Cruz guitars in the Bay Area. indybay.org Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/1: "I Care About Peace" Series: Keep Khallet Al Dabaa School Standing. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QAZ4aQL……
(2026-09-02). Russian-Israeli historian Artem Kirpichenok detained by Israeli secret service. wsws.org Kirpichenok's arrest is an attack on the democratic rights of the entire working class and speaks to the utter lawlessness and criminality with which the Israeli state suppresses its critics, regardless of their faith and nationality.
(2026-09-02). Gary, Indiana residents speak out after 14 days without power. wsws.org We spoke to residents of Gary, Indiana who spent 14 days without power after a storm damaged electrical infrastructure owned by NIPSCO, the local power monopoly.
(2026-09-02). Sweden: Most Parties Back Stronger Action on Israel. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Swedish and European Union flags fly in front of the Parliament House in Stockholm, Sweden. | © Melker Dahlstrand/The Swedish Parliament | (Stockholm) — A majority of Swedish parliamentary parties support significantly stronger measures to curb Israeli government abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory than current policies suggest, six civil society organizations said today.The groups released a survey ahead of the September 13, 2026 general election. Seven of the eight parties in the Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, responded to the survey, a joint initiative by Act C…
(2026-09-02). 2026 Fall National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org ICE Mass Arrests, DNA Harvesting, Electric Shock Gloves, We Need to Fight Against It!
(2026-09-02). Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications. aljazeera.com Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-02). Chinese neural interface technology helps paralyzed Russian girl regain ability to walk. ecns.cn A 12-year-old Russian girl who suffered lower-limb paralysis in a car accident has regained the ability to walk with walking assistance, after receiving treatment with a China-developed closed-loop spinal neural interface in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-09-02). Can we believe anything that Vladimir Putin says these days? gilbertdoctorow.com At the close of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan yesterday, Vladimir held a press conference with the Russian journalists in his suite. He gave a very detailed answer to the question of one journalist requesting information on the status of the war on the ground in Donbas. He said that he had …
(2026-09-02). Class & Discussion On The Banning of Factions By Bolshevik Congress of 1921. indybay.org The DSA EB held a presentation and discussion on the banning of factions by the 10th Congress of the Party in 1921…
(2026-09-02). Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC's Madison Square Garden. aljazeera.com No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
(2026-09-02). Asian Stocks Fall as US Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian financial markets came under heavy pressure on Wednesday as renewed US airstrikes on Iran intensified fears of further disruption to the global energy supply. Rising oil prices and a sharp increase in US government bond yields revived concerns over inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates, triggering a broad selloff across equities and …
(2026-09-02). Saturday 9/19: Pacific Pearl To Celebrate The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. indybay.org Pacific Pearl Shopping Center (733 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588)…
(2026-09-02). Australia: Teachers denounce union pay "victory" in Queensland. wsws.org Educators are furious at the Queensland Teachers Union's claim that they had a "significant win" last week when the state's industrial relations judges granted a supposed 3 percent wage rise.
(2026-09-02). China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise. ecns.cn China, Russia and Mongolia will hold the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise in early September 2026, China's Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Drop The Charges! ICE, The Fascist Occupation Of Minneapolis, Labor & The Minneapolis 15. indybay.org The ICE fascist occupation of Minneapolis led to a mass mobilization of workers and the community against the attack. Cal an IBEW electrician talks about how this happened and how labor and the community organized as well as the felony indictments facing some of the organizers.
(2026-09-02). Sri Lanka: More than 1,000 workers strike at Sevanagala Sugar Factory. wsws.org Workers have been on strike for more than a week demanding a wage increase, in defiance of the union bureaucracy.
(2026-09-02). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-09-02). Youth will pay price for WFH. onlineopinion.com.au Past Labor premiers have managed to make other people pay the price of their policies. This time it is the young workers.
(2026-09-02). Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in maps app. aljazeera.com The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
(2026-09-02). Xi calls for SCO to strive for higher quality development, promote better global governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with all parties to continue to strive for higher-quality development, and make the global governance system more just and equitable.
(2026-09-02). Nurses and Allies Protest Use of Palantir's AI Tech at Hospitals. indybay.org On August 27, National Nurses United held protests in Palo Alto and seven other US cities. Together with community organizations they called on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with the company Palantir due to its dangerous AI software. Photos here are from the Palo Alto demonstration.
(2026-09-02). Former Samsic ramp supervisor exposes deadly conditions behind Montreal airport worker Oscar Robayo's death. wsws.org The death of Robayo has exposed the deadly consequences of airport subcontracting and deregulation.
(2026-09-02). US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law. aljazeera.com US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
(2026-09-02). Ukraine wants Starlink to hunt Russia's weapons, but Elon Musk's answer could change the war | Kyiv. hindustantimes.com Elon Musk has reportedly opposed Ukraine using Starlink for strikes inside Russian territory, dealing a potential setback to Kyiv's plans to expand drone operations. Reports say Musk wants a negotiated settlement rather than further escalation, while Zelensky has sought approval from both Musk and the White House.
(2026-09-02). Gansu's fresh apple, juice exports climb steadily on dual-track upgrade strategy. ecns.cn Gansu Province has seen steady growth in exports of fresh apples and processed apple juice in the first seven months of 2026, bolstered by a dual-track development strategy covering fresh agricultural products and high-value processed goods.
(2026-09-02). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion. aljazeera.com High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.
(2026-09-02). SEIU1021 SF Nurses & Community Healthcare Workers Protesting Attacks By Lurie & Union Tops. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF City nurses and City Community Healthcare Workers are protesting a concession contract pushed by SF Mayor Lurie & union tops.
(2026-09-02). Thousands of children face catastrophic conditions following Nepal floods. wsws.org Flash floods in Nepal have left over 22,000 children vulnerable, with families struggling to access clean water.
(2026-09-02). Mongolian medical workers receive TCM training in Gansu. ecns.cn A group of medical workers from Mongolia's Govi-Altai Province began a 14-day training program in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday.
(2026-09-02). American Postal Workers Union convention offers no fight against historic USPS cuts. wsws.org Under conditions of the deepest attacks on USPS in history, and ongoing conspiracies from the White House,…
(2026-09-02). Taiwan Firms Plan $20 Billion More US Investment as AI Demand Surges. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwanese companies are planning an additional $20 billion in investment in the United States, driven largely by strong demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies. The move comes as Washington pressures Taiwan's technology industry to expand its US presence and strengthen domestic semiconductor production. Taiwanese Investment Expands Taiwan's Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said the government …
(2026-09-02). China's second batch of emergency aid arrives in Kathmandu. ecns.cn The second batch of Chinese emergency disaster relief supplies arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday afternoon, delivered by a Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport plane as heavy rain swept the Nepali capital.
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/29: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Unchecked Eugenic Roots of AI Technology. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612 | Film will be available on PBS Independence Lens | starting Sept 12, 2026 | Or rent the film for streaming here: notaidoc.com/…
(2026-09-02). Hemingway in decline: Film version of Across the River and Into the Trees. wsws.org But a decline in what? Simply in Hemingway's skill as a writer? Or something more? It is necessary to briefly consider his history.
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case. aljazeera.com Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/8: Canadians Are Not The Enemy! STOP The Trade War NOW! No Tariffs & Trade War With Canada. indybay.org Middle Harbor Shoreline Park | Port Of Oakland | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland…
(2026-09-02). "We're going to have to draw a line in the sand" : Locked-out Martinez refinery workers speak out. wsws.org The lockout of 120 Marathon refinery workers, the contract struggle involving 23,000 steelworkers and the National Steel Car strike in Canada point to the conditions for a united struggle across North America.
(2026-09-02). Saturday 9/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue.
(2026-09-02). Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at SCO Plus meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-09-02). Hormuzing It Up: Or "Bombing the Shit" Out of Them (Whoever They Might Be). juancole.com ( The president after him, Lyndon Johnson, who had a knack for vulgarity, launched the major b…
(2026-09-02). Copper-gold deposit found in East China. ecns.cn China has made a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration in the Chating region of Xuancheng, Anhui province, with the discovery expected to establish a large-scale resource base in East China, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Ronald Sakolsky departs Beijing for the U.S. ecns.cn American Ronald Sakolsky concludes his China trip and departs for the United States on Sept.1, 2026, with Yin Yuzhen seeing him off at the airport.
(2026-09-02). Sunday 8/30: : Film Showing. indybay.org Grace Baptist Church | 484 E San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112, USA…
(2026-09-02). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-02). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-02). Apple's new CEO John Ternus debuts on Weibo, gaining over 24,000 followers overnight. ecns.cn Apple's newly appointed chief executive John Ternus has launched his official account on China's social media platform Weibo, amassing over 20,000 followers within hours of his debut.
(2026-09-02). War has shifted how power works in Iran. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — When Washington unveiled its
(2026-09-02). 'Really terrified': Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US. aljazeera.com The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
(2026-09-02). Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students' learning. aljazeera.com AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
(2026-09-02). Blood on their hands: Trump's immigration Gestapo drives Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel to suicide. wsws.org More than 100 Haitians in Springfield have been fitted with electronic monitors as the Trump administration accelerates deportation flights and mass immigration raids.
(2026-09-02). Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon. aljazeera.com Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.
(2026-09-02). Bond yields surge as governments borrow for war and rearmament. wsws.org The rise in US bond yields was particularly significant because it came in the face of attempts by Treasury secretary Scott Bessent to suppress them.
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/20: 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers: S.F. War Memorial Veterans Building. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave., 2nd Floor | S.F. War Memorial Veterans | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-02). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-02). Europe pushes 'expired' arsenal for Kyiv as Russia mocks Zelensky's 1000-drone dream | Watch, War. hindustantimes.com Russia has slammed Volodymyr Zelensky's call to increase drone strikes on Russian territory from 300 to 1,000 per day. Maria Zakharova accused Kyiv of seeking more Western weapons while escalating attacks, as Moscow warned of growing strikes and Western support for Ukraine.
(2026-09-02). Maintenance worker crushed to death at Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. wsws.org Andrew "Andy" Block was killed at the Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan two weeks ago when he was crushed by a powered scrap shoot clam shell that closed on him while he was performing a welding repair.
(2026-09-02). Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in 'random stabbing' at Times Square; what we know so far about attack. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a tragic incident, vice president of Bank of America Erin Piacenti was killed in what investigators describe as 'random' stabbing incident at New York City's Time Square in broad day | Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in 'random stabbing' at Times Square; what we know so far about attack…
(2026-09-02). Xi says China, Egypt set example of friendship, solidarity between developing countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust, fruitful mutually beneficial cooperation, and close and effective coordination in multilateral affairs.
(2026-09-02). AI Oligarchs Are Poisoning Our Society‚Ää—‚ÄäNew Issue Of JOHNSTONE. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This issue features a painting of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. In a recent interview with Time Magazine, Altman said he knows most people hate the technology that he and his fellow tech plutocrats are imposing upon …
(2026-09-02). Xi arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a state visit to Egypt at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on Sept. 1, 2026. Upon the arrival, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Cairo International Airport.
(2026-09-02). Over $1 trillion! The 'business playbook' behind China-ASEAN success. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Tuesday on China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation, as well as the upcoming China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong to open its first robot-run retail stores. ecns.cn Hong Kong is set to open its first robot-run retail stores, with three Galbot Store outlets scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Friday 9/25: East Bay Screening Of "When ICE Melts" On Lessons Of Minneapolis Struggle. indybay.org DSA Office – 1610 Harrison St Suite D, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2026-09-02). California 176 – International Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Month. indybay.org Today, stiff winds and "erasure" challenges the efforts to document and share California Underground Railroad histories, headquartered here along at hub of Historic American River Basin, once owned and operated by the "African Founding Father of Califirnia"
(2026-09-02). Why Are Global Bond Markets Selling Off? moderndiplomacy.eu Government bond markets across major economies are facing a broad selloff as investors worry about persistent inflation, higher interest rates and growing government debt. Yields in the United States, Japan, Germany, France and Britain have risen to multi year or multi decade highs, increasing borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households. Global Bond Yields Rise …
(2026-09-02). Pacific leaders pull out of contentious Pacific Islands summit. wsws.org Five prime ministers have withdrawn from the Pacific summit amid escalating tensions caused by far-advanced war preparations by the US against China.
(2026-09-02). US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands. Details are yet to be finalised, but RNZ Pacific understands it was discussed at a closed dialogue partners meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)…
(2026-09-02). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/20: Jeremy Mack & Keane Chukwuneta The Billionaire-Backed Takeover of San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Fishing season resumes in Bohai and Yellow seas after four-month ban. ecns.cn
(2026-09-02). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Monday 9/7: Union Democracy & Fighting Business Unionism & Concession Contracts: A WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). US may ask parents to prove citizenship to get passports for their children. geo.tv
(2026-09-02). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Sunday 9/13: Walter Riley: Civil Rights & Structural Attacks. indybay.org
(2026-09-02). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Chinese medical mission restores sight to over 1,400 patients in Kyrgyzstan. ecns.cn
(2026-09-02). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Ethiopia. icrc.org
(2026-09-02). Parlamento nicaragàºense aprueba reforma constitucional. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Nicaragua y el pueblo congregado en la ciudad de León aprobaron este martes, por unanimidad, la iniciativa de reformas a la Constitución Política, tras un proceso de consulta nacional de 36 días. | Previo a la votación, el presidente del Parlamento, Gustavo Porras, destacó el carácter amplio e inclusivo de la consulta desarrollada por la Comisión Especial de Carácter Constitucional, en la que participaron más de 300 mil personas de distintos sectores, gremios e instituciones del Estado. | El parlamentario señaló que las reformas aprobadas a ocho artículos de la Carta Magna tie…
(2026-09-01). Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall. al-monitor.com By Ahmad Ghaddar, Enes Tunagur and Robert HarveyLONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – For the first time on record, Iran has gone about seven weeks without shipping meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz, as a U.S. naval blockade succeeds where years of sanctions failed by cutting off one of Tehran's main sources of foreign-currency earnings.
(2026-09-01). IAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran. al-monitor.com By Francois MurphyVIENNA, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog has resolved its outstanding questions from an investigation into secret nuclear activities in Syria under the Assad family's rule but made no progress in Iran, it said on Tuesday in confidential reports seen by Reuters.
(2026-09-01). US Launches Airstrikes Across Iran's Coast. news.antiwar.com Updated on September 1, 2026 at 8: 15 pm ET The US began a series of airstrikes against Iran's coast on Tuesday, attacks that came after Axios reported that President Trump was considering a Hormuz Strait bombing campaign aimed at disrupting Iran's ability to target commercial shipping that one US official described as "mowing the lawn." …
(2026-09-01). US Embassies in Middle East Issue Warnings to Americans in the Region as Trump Escalates Iran War. news.antiwar.com US embassies across the Middle East issued new security alerts to Americans in the region on Tuesday as the US launched what appeared to be a heavy round of airstrikes across Iran's coast and the IRGC began to respond with attacks on US bases. US embassies in Jordan, Jerusalem, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and …
(2026-09-01). Fresh US-Iran strikes shatter fragile lull as Trump threatens to 'hit them hard'. geo.tv F/A-18E Super Hornets are seen on the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford, March 15, 2026. — AFPTrump says 'There will be a response' after Iranian attack.Iran says it launched missiles at US bases in Jordan.Three killed in US attack on Larak Island.
(2026-09-01). US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON/CAIRO, Sept 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran found themselves back in a war footing on Wednesday after the most significant exchange in weeks, with Washington threatening even more devastating strikes while Iran protested an attack that it said killed five and wounded dozens of civilians at a wedding.The U.S. military's Central Command said it completed a wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets on Tuesday including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites.
(2026-09-01). Saturday 8/29: "American Doctor" Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Mountain View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040…
(2026-09-01). How Free Palestine party plans to pressure NZ govt over its 'failures' on Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Free Palestine Party was presented at a solidarity rally at the weekend as the new political group contesting the New Zealand general election in November. But the plea was "don't vote for us" — instead, use the party as a platform pressure the government to honour its obligations under international law…
(2026-09-01). How I got pro-genocide government to unblock me on X. electronicintifada.net Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir dreams of Palestinians being fed into a concentration camp on conveyor belts. Will Berlin supply the equipment?
(2026-09-01). The British state has lost the argument, even as it rigs the trials of genocide opponents. strategic-culture.su By Jonathan COOK | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The UK isn't a dispassionate arbiter of justice in prosecuting anti-genocide activists…
(2026-09-01). Open Arms completes second solidarity mission to Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuban authorities on Monday welcomed members of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Open Arms, who set sail on the sailboat "Astral" from Cancún on August 29, on their second solidarity mission to the Caribbean nation. | On Monday afternoon, the activists were welcomed at the Havana International Cruise Terminal as members of the flotilla "Heading to Cuba," an initiative spearheaded by the NGO Open Arms. | This second mission includes a cargo of seven tons of medical supplies and powdered milk for hospitals in the capital. | With the participation of Mexican solidarity organizations and hospitals in the Latin…
(2026-09-01). China supera por primera vez la capacidad de energía a carbón con la fotovoltaica. cubadebate.cu La capacidad de energía fotovoltaica instalada (PV) de China logró un nuevo hito al superar la capacidad de energía a carbón por primera vez. La hazaña convierte a la energía fotovoltaica en la mayor fuente de energía del país por capacidad instalada, al alcanzar los 1286 mil millones de kilovatios a fines de julio.
(2026-09-01). Cuba celebró inicio del curso escolar 2026-2027. radiohc.cu 
El acto nacional que dio inicio al curso escolar 2026-2027 se desarrolló este martes en el habanero Paseo del Prado, con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República. | A la actividad asistieron estudiantes del Círculo Infantil 'Fe del Valle', Escuela Primaria 'Rafael María de Mendive', la Secundaria Básica 'Rubén Bravo', el Instituto Preuniversitario 'José Martí' y otras instituciones formadoras. Foto: Luis Jiménez | En su intervención, Nayma Trujillo Barreto, titular del Ministerio de Educación, señaló que más de un millón 400…
(2026-09-01). Arribó a Cuba segundo cargamento solidario de Open Arms. radiohc.cu 
Autoridades cubanas recibieron este lunes a miembros de la organización no gubernamental (ONG) Open Arms que zarparon en el velero "Astral" desde Cancún el 29 de agosto, en su segundo envío solidario a la nación caribeña. | Los activistas fueron recibidos en la Terminal Internacional de Cruceros de La Habana, como integrantes de la flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba, una iniciativa impulsada por la ONG Open Armas. | Esta segunda misión incluye una carga compuesta por siete toneladas de insumos médicos y leche en polvo para hospitales de la capital. | Con la participación de organizaciones solidarias mexicanas e instituciones…
(2026-09-01). Chapeando: El curso heroico y los niños perdidos ( + Podcast). cubadebate.cu Uno de los grandes logros, conquistas de la Revolución, junto con la educación y la salud es ese principio que trascendió hasta convertirse en consigna popular: NADA HAY MàÅS IMPORTANTE QUE UN NIàëO.
(2026-09-01). Presidente de Serbia recibe a vicecanciller de Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de la República de Serbia, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, recibió al viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Gerardo Peñalver, en su calidad de enviado especial del Presidente cubano, informó la Cancillería de la isla este martes. | Durante el encuentro, abordaron el fortalecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales y la sólida amistad que une a ambos pueblos, sustentada en el respeto mutuo, la comprensión y la solidaridad, y se identificaron áreas para su fortalecimiento. | La reunión tuvo especial significación por la coincidencia de ambos países en la defensa de los princi…
(2026-09-01). Qinghai archaeology reveals a 100,000-year human story, safeguarding the roots of Lancang-Mekong civilization. ecns.cn In Qinghai Province, archaeological discoveries have revealed how, over the past 100,000 years, prehistoric humans adapted to and made use of nature, and thrived at the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers, Wang Jinxian, deputy director-general of the Qinghai Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, told China News Network during the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation River-Source Dialogue held in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province, on Saturday.
(2026-09-01). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least five, including children. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera correspondent reports 'nonstop' attacks on Gaza City. Israel's Katz asserts strikes were protecting troops.
(2026-09-01). Can a Stabilization Force Function While Israel Keeps Striking Gaza? moderndiplomacy.eu On August 17, Jared Kushner, Nickolay Mladenov and other Board of Peace representatives met with Binyamin Netanyahu to discuss the sequencing of Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal, as well as Washington's requests for Israel to restrict the use of force to imminent threats only. On August 18th, following the meeting, Israel bombed a cafe …
(2026-09-01). Ousted UK PM Starmer quits parliament to focus on international affairs. geo.tv Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-09-01). Livestream: How resistance built its tunnels. electronicintifada.net Eyal Weizman on why the soil matters. Jon Elmer on whether the US can rebuild its bases. Democrats fight Trump but erase Palestine. US "terrorism" sanctions for Palestine Action.
(2026-09-01). Monday 8/31: "American Doctor" Film: Gaza War Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-09-01). WATCH: Israel's Ben-Gvir posts disturbing AI Gaza concentration camp video. thecanary.co 
CONTENT WARNING: This article contains a distressing post Israeli fascist minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a blatantly racist and nazi AI video portraying Palestinians as overweight, and laughing and dreaming about education and food. The disgusting video then shows Ben-Gvir swatting away their dreams and processing them into emaciated and broken shells through a conveyor-fed […] | By
(2026-09-01). An Unaligned Case for Developing Venezuela's Energy Sector. orinocotribune.com I am not going to enter into the sovereignty debate—not to avoid it, but for the sake of precision: that debate does not begin here. It began when the intervention of another country was requested to solve our problems; it materialized on January 3 and continues with the control of the country's resources in accounts under US administration. Discussing sovereignty in the context of the August 28 agreement is arriving a few years late. It is an important discussion that deserves to take place at its point of origin, but here I want to focus on the economic aspects, because political noise often drowns out wh…
(2026-09-01). Interview with Journalist/Writer Stella Calloni Regarding the Situation in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Stella Calloni (born in Entre Ríos, Argentina, in 1935) is a renowned journalist, writer, poet, and researcher specializing in international politics. Recognized as one of the most prominent voices in investigative journalism in Latin America, she served as a war correspondent in Central America and the Caribbean and has authored valuable studies on the region's political processes—most notably her seminal research on Operation Condor (The Years of the Wolf, Criminal Pact). Throughout her extensive career—during which she was awarded the José Martí Latin American Journalism Prize and the Rodolfo Walsh…
(2026-09-01). Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump's Venezuela oil man? aljazeera.com The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.
(2026-09-01). Democracy Now! 2026-09-01 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 01, 2026; The Biggest Oil Deal or Theft at Gunpoint? U.S. Claims Majority Control of Venezuela's Oil Reserves; U.S. Deports Thousands to Countries They Don't Know Under Secretive "Third Country" Deal; Amid Severe Water Crisis & Drought, Puerto Rico Marks 10 Years of "La Junta" Oversight | Headlines for September 01, 2026; The Biggest Oil Deal or Theft at Gunpoint? U.S. Claims Majority Control of Venezuela's Oil Reserves; U.S. Deports Thousands to Countries They Don't Know Under Secretive "Third Country" Deal; Amid Severe Water Crisi…
(2026-09-01). Prize-winning writer Richard Flanagan denounces escalating pro-Zionist attacks on democratic rights in Australia. wsws.org Flanagan's speech, which received a prolonged standing ovation from a sold-out audience of 1,000 people, systematically exposed the state-backed pro-Zionist campaign that falsely equates opposition to Israel's war crimes with antisemitism.
(2026-09-01). The Hour of the Furnaces: Internationalism in Difficult Times. orinocotribune.com By Cira Pascual Marquina — Aug. 31, 2026 | For more than two decades, it was easy to be in solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution. Caracas became a kind of political capital for a heterogeneous international left: party militants and trade unionists, anti-imperialists and intellectuals, and, increasingly, people whose principal relationship to politics was mediated through social media. They came for congresses, meetings, and elections. They stayed in fancy hotels, met government officials and, in some cases, communards and grassroots activists. Then they returned home carrying the images and arguments of…
(2026-09-01). US military says it completed latest wave of strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said late on Tuesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, saying it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets as the Iran war escalated following a weekend exchange of fire.U.S. forces struck IRGC targets "including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine laying capabilities, and communications sites," the U.S. Central Command said on X.
(2026-09-01). 2026 National Parks Week – Establishing our California Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail. indybay.org For several years before the National Park Service was formed, the military was dispatched to national parks to manage them. In the summer of 1903, Captain (later Colonel) Charles Young and troops of the 9th Cavalry traveled from the Presidio in San Francisco to Sequoia and General Grant national parks. The 9th Cavalry was one of four regiments in which African-Americans served in the U. S. Army.
(2026-09-01). Assisted dying law could 'coerce' disabled people to take their lives. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham's government has admitted that its assisted dying bill will "coerce" disabled people to end their life early. The legislation, which would have allowed private companies to carry out the killings, ran out of parliamentary time in April, but was promptly re-tabled in the "exact same" form. The government's impact assessment on the exhumed […] | By
(2026-09-01). Maharashtra SIR: 2.06 cr names missing from [Draft] Electoral Lists. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday August 31, 2026 released the draft electoral lists of all 288 Assembly constituencies after Special Intensive Revision (SIR), dropping a whopping 2.06 crore names from the earlier rolls.
(2026-09-01). BRICS Summit 2026 in Delhi: Why the World Will Be Watching India in September. infobrics.org The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on 12—13 September 2026. Here is what to know about India's BRICS presidency, the leaders expected and key issues…
(2026-09-01). Roe Kapara Everything's Fine (Nuke Song) [Official Lyric Video]. mronline.org 
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(2026-09-01). Manchester City is redefining the transfer market. thecanary.co 
Manchester City no longer treats the transfer market merely as a place to buy star players. The club is now also capable of generating huge profits from the other side of the market. In a summer that saw sweeping changes within the squad, City embarked on a major sell-off of a number of their players […] | By
(2026-09-01). The goon attack at Kolkata's Jadavpur University—The BJP's war on student dissent. wsws.org A mob of Hindu supremacist thugs allied with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party violently attacked students at Jadavpur University, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on the night of August 19—20.
(2026-09-01). Life's 'Last Universal Common Ancestor' May Predate Life Itself. portside.org Life's 'Last Universal Common Ancestor' May Predate Life Itself |
(2026-09-01). Federal Judge Postpones Lawsuit Over Revoking Mifepristone Access After Election. truthout.org A federal judge in Texas on Sunday paused a lawsuit seeking to revoke nationwide approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, saying the case won't be heard until at least Dec. 1 and granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's request for a stay to continue its safety review of the drug. The Republican attorneys general of Florida and Texas filed a lawsuit against the FDA last December… |
(2026-09-01). LIVE: Transfer deadline day — Barcelona sign Jesus from Arsenal. aljazeera.com Live updates and news from all signings as Premier League targets Alvarez, Balogun and Gakpo are expected to move.
(2026-09-01). New Zealand hospitals in crisis amid surging winter illnesses. wsws.org Emergency Department nurses have declared a "state of emergency," asserting they will no longer remain silent about appalling hospital conditions.
(2026-09-01). Reform politicians called out over ChatGPT addiction. thecanary.co 
Reform UK politicians keep trying to pull the wool over our eyes using artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the tech improving considerably over the past few years, it's often still possible to identify AI images at a glance. The reason for this is that the people operating the technology don't have an eye for distinguishing between […] | By
(2026-09-01). 'Russia and China pioneers of the multipolar world' — interview. infobrics.org Bishkek-based Brazilian analyst shares his opinion on the SCO summit.
(2026-09-01). SA records R20.1 billion trade surplus in July. sanews.gov.za SA records R20.1 billion trade surplus in July | South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.1 billion in July 2026, driven by trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN), according to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). | In a statement on Monday, SARS said the surplus was the result of exports worth R194.0 billion and imports amounting to R173.8 billion, including trade with BELN countries. | "The year-to-date preliminary trade balance surplus, from 1 January to 31 July 2026, was R130.9 billion, higher than the R100.6 billion surplus recorded during the comparable period…
(2026-09-01). FOI reveals PSNI focus on Palestine crackdown and Trump's protection. thecanary.co 
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has wasted resources on dubious deployments elsewhere, when it could be devoting them to tackling racist violence at home, it has been revealed. In a freedom of information (FOI) request, the anti-racist group End Deportations Belfast (EDB) asked the police force how many times it'd sent cops to […] | By
(2026-09-01). 3 of Trump Admin's New Competition Show "Finalists" Are Military Contractors. truthout.org The Trump administration has announced that it is holding a competition show that pits American small business owners against each other for $1 million worth of prizes — except the show's five finalists have already been chosen, and records show at least three of them listed as military contractors. The "live finale event" of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) "Million Dollar Pitch… |
(2026-09-01). Marxist IQ for the Midterm Elections. cpusa.org 
Given the Trump administration's policies, ranging from racist ICE and police violence against Black, brown, and white working class people, arbitrary and inhumane deportations of immigrants and others, baseless and illegal imperialist wars of aggression, Americans and people through the world are looking to the midterm elections as a moment to fight for a different direction. | This Marxist IQ is dedicated to the working and oppressed peoples, and women, who are using the 2026 midterm elections as a moment of struggle for a change in the national direction. | 1. U.S. midterm elections have changed the directi…
(2026-09-01). China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope. geo.tv People scout for usable materials from debris after flash floods at Trishuli Center in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 1, 2026. — AFPNepal deploys soldiers to recover bodies and prevent disease.Foreigners from more than 30 countries remain missing.Scientists warn Himalayas are…
(2026-09-01). Indian-origin man stripped off US citizenship after 15 years of rape conviction. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin man, who had been a US citizen, was stripped off his citizenship following his conviction in rape case. | Gurmeet Singh, 55, a taxi driver, reportedly kidnapped and raped a female passenger at knifepoint in New York in 2011. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of the violent assault in 2014, according to the US Justice Department. | In a statement, the US agency said Singh had concealed his criminal past while applying for US citizenship, which he obtained months after the attack. | In a statement issued by the US Department of Justice on August 31, 2026,…
(2026-09-01). US airstrikes target Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island. al-monitor.com American military forces launched their first strikes on the Iranian mainland in more than a month just days after the top US commander for the region said Iranian mines have been cleared from Hormuz shipping lanes.
(2026-09-01). Big Tech's Debate Over "Open" and "Safe" AI Leaves Corporate Power Unquestioned. truthout.org On July 24, 2026, an initial coalition of 25 technology companies and organizations, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Meta, released the Open Weights and American AI Leadership letter, calling for wider adoption of AI models that institutions can download and modify. By August 3, more than 270 companies and organizations had signed, spanning Big Tech, venture capital, investment management… |
(2026-09-01). Filip Hrgoviƒá stops Moses Itauma in ninth round to win title. thecanary.co 
Filip Hrgoviƒá became Croatia's first world heavyweight champion after stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round at London's O2 Arena to claim the vacant IBF title. The result ended Itauma's unbeaten record and delivered the most significant victory of Hrgoviƒá's career. Itauma, just 21 and widely regarded as one of Britain's brightest heavyweight boxing prospects, […] | By
(2026-09-01). Indian national among 12 killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian citizen and 11 others were killed in Russian overnight air attacks on Ukraine's Kyiv and the surrounding region as the war escalated, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday.Russian forces launched missiles and drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, with explosions heard across the Ukrainian capital. It was the sixth straight day of Russian attacks on Kyiv. | Ukrainian officials said residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in the strikes. Emergency teams were also called to several locations to put out fires. Air-raid alerts were…
(2026-09-01). Can AI Be An Ethical Companion For Humans. ummid.com This write-up examines the experiences of individuals who use AI for emotional support, decision-making, and academic assistance and how digital technology has positioned AI as a co-creator in these relationships, surpassing its traditional role as a mere assistant.
(2026-09-01). Chakan—Talegaon Needs Better Roads Before Growth Slows Down. ummid.com The Chakan—Talegaon belt is too important to Maharashtra's industrial and employment future to be held back by delays, fragmented planning and weak last-mile connectivity.
(2026-09-01). Two dead and around 15 missing after flash floods hit Grand Canyon. geo.tv Visitors gather at an overlook of the Grand Canyon on August 31, after a deadly flash flood hit the famed national park. — AFP/FileGRAND CANYON VILLAGE: Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after…
(2026-09-01). House Democrats demand ICE cancel $16.7 million contract for electric shock gloves. nationofchange.org 
Fifty House Democrats and sixteen senators say the devices leave no visible mark, and point to a Kentucky man who died after being shocked with similar gloves by corrections officers.
(2026-09-01). 'Blink of an eye': Penn researchers launch clinical trial for faster form of cancer radiation therapy. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Roughly half of all people with cancer need radiation therapy. It's an effective way to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors, but the treatment can cause side effects and long-term health issues. | The process can also be time-consuming, as it requires people to get small doses of treatment spread out over many appointments for weeks at a time. | Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are now testing a new type of radiation treatment that they hope is both faster and m…
(2026-09-01). SADC must build its own knowledge to drive industrialisation, says Manamela. sanews.gov.za SADC must build its own knowledge to drive industrialisation, says Manamela | Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that Southern Africa cannot achieve meaningful industrialisation if it continues exporting raw materials, while importing the knowledge, technology and finished products that capture the greatest value. | Speaking at the SADC Vice Chancellors' Meeting at Wits Business School in Johannesburg on Monday, Manamela said universities across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have a critical role to play in building the knowledge and human capabilities required to d…
(2026-09-01). U.S. Deports Thousands to Countries They Don't Know Under Secretive "Third Country" Deal. democracynow.org 
As part of its mass deportation campaign, the Trump administration is secretly deporting immigrants to countries that they have no ties to. CNN correspondent Isobel Yeung recently traveled to the Central African Republic, which in recent months has accepted dozens of immigrants who had previously been granted deportation protections because they risk facing torture in their home countries. Despite the fact that the State Department warns U.S. citizens not to travel to the Central African Republic "under any circumstances," the Department of Homeland Security has now deported dozens of immigrants from…
(2026-09-01). Nepal buries unidentified flood victims as families await answers. aljazeera.com Nepal authorities are burying unidentified flood victims in temporary graves.
(2026-09-01). This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 2—8, 2026 |
(2026-09-01). Manipur: Census Deferred, NRC Moves On. ummid.com The Census-2027 operation in Manipur has been deferred following strong objection from majority Meitei and other groups until the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the north-eastern State of India.
(2026-09-01). Lionel Messi retires from international football. thecanary.co 
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at age 39, ending a 21‚Äëyear Argentina career that delivered every major trophy available and cemented him as the country's most‚Äëcapped player and all‚Äëtime leading goalscorer. His decision, confirmed in a statement written shortly after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain and published following the death of […] | By
(2026-09-01). UK press demand Burnham delivers a war budget targeting Russia. wsws.org The message is that Burnham and Healey must fund war preparations and impose the savage austerity required, or stand aside and make way for forces prepared to carry it through.
(2026-09-01). Chinese Cargo Ships Clandestinely Gather Signals Intelligence: Report. twz.com 
It should not come as too much of a surprise that China is using its massive commercial fleet to spy around the globe as they go about their business.
(2026-09-01). NTA declares UGC NET June 2026 Results of 84/87 Subjects. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday August 28, 2026 announced the UGC NET June 2026 Results of the 84 of the total 87 subjects for which the exams were held.
(2026-09-01). Tina wanted another baby. She also needed an abortion. Texas made both harder. nationofchange.org 
She endured eight hysteroscopies and years of IVF, turning to surrogacy to grow her family. When she unexpectedly became pregnant herself, the state's abortion ban made her next decision far more complicated.
(2026-09-01). Case of pro-Trump operative Cerimedo opens Pandora's box of corruption, election interference and drug ties across Latin America. wsws.org Four separate investigations have opened in Bolivia against Cerimedo, who served as President Paz's top adviser, exposing the methods used by Washington to install far-right governments across the hemisphere.
(2026-09-01). Chicago-area nurses on the move to unionize. peoplesworld.org 
EVANSTON, Ill.—Registered nurses at Saint Francis Hospital in the Chicago suburb of Evanston filed a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 24. The petition was filed on behalf of 275 nurses at the hospital. "We're being stretched too thin that we can't care for our patients' basic needs sometimes," said …
(2026-09-01). Interest rate rises adding to surging US debt. wsws.org G7 economies have already taken a hit of $16 billion in additional debt financing costs since the war on Iran began and may face $34 billion in extra costs by early next year.
(2026-09-01). Mom Channels Grief into New Boba Truck after Firework Tragically Killed Her Eight-Year-Old Daughter. lataco.com Greatea Bubble Tea House in Anaheim was a neighborhood staple for four years but closed down after Jasmine's death.
(2026-09-01). Israel Continues to Escalate Raids Into Southwest Syria, Shepherd Captured. news.antiwar.com Israel has capped off an August that saw a steady increase in number and intensity of incursions into southwest Syria with a further escalation, with multiple new infiltrations into the country and at least one new detention reported. The weekend operations were largely against the Quneitra Governorate, where IDF troops entered Al-Samdaniya al-Gharbiya, and established a …
(2026-09-01). China-Europe Railway Express southern route from Chengdu launches regular mixed-load freight service. ecns.cn A mixed public-block train of the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu) southern route departs from Chengdu International Railway Port. (Photo: Chengdu International Railway Port)…
(2026-09-01). The deportation of Brian Morales García: The war on immigrants is a war on the entire working class. wsws.org A construction worker deported despite being a US citizen exposes how immigration repression is preparing the machinery for attacks on workers.
(2026-09-01). Onam Tourism Week fest draws to a close with grand pageantry. ummid.com Onam Tourism Week Celebrations organised by Kerala Tourism Department drew to a close with a grand pageantry that enthralled the capital city on Sunday August 30, 2026.
(2026-09-01). Falcons: turning and turning in the widening gyre nuisance and sensitivity. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Thomas v. Nicholas [2026] EWCA Civ 947 This unusual neighbour dispute may clarify in time the law of nuisance upon which the Court of Appeal was divided. The CA took the unusual step of granting permission to appeal to the Supreme Court on a 2-1 decision. The Nicholas brothers, who breed falcons for the Middle …
(2026-09-01). Whistleblower: USPS Still Pursuing Mail-In Voting Rule Despite Court Order [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-01). DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school. aljazeera.com Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.
(2026-09-01). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-01). An Islamic Critique of the Bhagavad Gita. muslimskeptic.com In contemporary Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita is arguably the most widely read, translated, and cited sacred text. Though it comprises only approximately 700 verses, it has come to occupy a position in modern Hindu thought comparable to that which is occupied by the Qur'an in Islam or by the Bible in Christianity. Historically, however, the …
(2026-09-01). The Roman Space Telescope: The power of science and the bankruptcy of capitalism. wsws.org The extended international effort to probe the history of the universe of which the Roman telescope is a part conflicts directly with the continued existence of the profit motive and the nation-state system.
(2026-09-01). Laura Loomer Is A Mediocre White Woman, And That's Why She Hates Accomplished Black Women [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | Here's the thing: Laura Loomer is what happens when Loomer
(2001-09-26). Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder. tribune.com.pk 
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty on Monday of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, becoming the first person convicted in the decades-old case. The 63-year-old faces a possible life sentence after a Las Vegas jury deliberated for less than three hours. | A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder with a deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison. The jury deliberate…
(2026-09-01). News X World morning broadcast: Zelensky complains that Russians attack Kiev on the first day of school! gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 6 — 25…
(2026-09-01). Summer School SA Brings Together Young Leaders from BRICS, Global South. infobrics.org The South African BRICS Youth Association, in partnership with the University of South Africa, will host the fifth BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026 between September 2 and 3…
(2026-09-01). News X World: Kiev under attack. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 22 — 37…
(2026-09-01). Syria's Exit: How Washington Uses Its Terror List as a Foreign Policy Tool. moderndiplomacy.eu The US State Sponsors of Terrorism designation has always claimed to be a counterterrorism instrument. Syria's removal, after 47 years on the list, confirms what analysts have argued for decades: it is a foreign policy lever, pulled and released according to strategic convenience, not terrorism assessments. Syria was placed on Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism …
(2026-09-01). Candace Owens Has Won the Trust These Women Refuse to Give Politicians. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally reported by Mariel Padilla of The 19th. In 2016, Candace Owens emerged as a leading conservative voice, the rare Black woman backing then-candidate Donald Trump. In 2017, she was hired by Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit co-founded by Charlie Kirk. In 2020, she announced that she'd be joining The Daily …
(2026-09-01). dtic Deputy Minister undertakes working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany. sanews.gov.za dtic Deputy Minister undertakes working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen is taking South Africa's trade and investment agenda to Europe, with a working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany from 31 August to 10 September 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and opening new opportunities for South African businesses. | The visit will focus on expanding trade, attracting investment and deepening industrial cooperation with three important European partners. | In Czechia, Steenhuisen will chair the sixth session of the…
(2026-09-01). Pollsters warn 'Burnham bounce' has lost its spring. thecanary.co 
Given how hated Keir Starmer was, most people expected Andy Burnham's government to be more popular than what came before it. The question was how much more popular Burnham would be, and if he'd be able to sustain these gains in the long run. We now know Labour has experienced a bump from Burnham taking […] | By
(2026-09-01). Gulf states struggle to recover economically after 6 months of war. responsiblestatecraft.org The Persian Gulf's extraordinary wealth has long rested on an assumption of stability. The past six months of war have shattered that certainty, exposing a fundamental weakness in Gulf economic models: producing oil and gas is only half the equation when infrastructure and access to global markets can be disrupted.Ports, airports, power grids, desalination plants, financial centers, and tourism hubs are all vulnerable to the same regional shocks. The energy sector is particularly exposed, with damaged oil and gas facilities potentially taking months or longer to repair. Yet restoring production may prove easi…
(2026-09-01). China-Nepal flood is a warning from a warming planet. peoplesworld.org 
The speed at which a glacier can become a disaster was revealed high in the Himalayas last week, at an elevation of roughly 5,200 meters (17,000 feet), when a glacier near the China-Nepal border fractured, unleashing a cascade of rock and ice. But what began as an ice avalanche soon became a high-speed debris flow …
(2026-09-01). Strategic Frameworks for ASEAN's Transition to Low-Carbon Economy. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As Southeast Asian countries attempt to adopt sustainable practices to meet energy demands and cut back on emissions, hydrogen energy presents itself as a potential game-changer. No longer seen as remote and impossible, hydrogen appears as a real alternative in the current discussion on energy and as a realistic multilateral reaction …
(2026-09-01). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-01). Appeal abandoned against Supreme Court rejection of controversial definition of antisemitism. thecanary.co 
The New South Wales state government in Australia has announced that it will not appeal the Supreme Court's rejection of the so-called International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition' of antisemitism. In August 2026, Supreme Court judge, Desmond Fagan, rejected the 'IHRA' for being wordy, not defining anything and being a "preposterous" tool used by Israel's […] | By
(2026-09-01). Beijing-Kowloon Railway marks 30 years with 1.77 billion passenger trips recorded. ecns.cn China Railway Group said on Tuesday that the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, a 2,397-km north-south corridor linking Beijing with Shenzhen and onward to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, had logged about 1.77 billion passenger trips in the 30 years since its inauguration on Sept 1, 1996.
(2026-09-01). Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The NEET UG 2026 Medical and Dental Admission Counseling Board Rajasthan is releasing on its official website 'ug.neetrajasthan.com' MBBS and BDS Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 today i.e. Saturday August 29, 2026.
(2026-09-01). AOC: Democrats Shouldn't Be Afraid To Use Presidential Power. levernews.com While condemning
(2026-09-01). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-01). Judge Strikes Down New York Law Requiring Polluters to Pay for Climate Change. truthout.org Climate advocates on Monday called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to appeal a ruling by a federal judge that found the state's superfund law, aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for the weather disasters they cause, was unenforceable — "a bad decision," as campaigner Jamie Henn said, "based off a controversial ruling." Henn, co-founder of 350.org and director of… |
(2026-09-01). NTA declares CSIR UGC NET June 2026 results of 150,057 candidates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday August 29, 2026 announced the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 results of 150,057 candidates on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-09-01). Heavy monsoon rains submerge Islamabad roads and underground. aljazeera.com Heavy monsoon rains have submerged roads and flooded houses in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and Rawalpandi.
(2026-09-01). Vance Tells Republican Jewish Coalition That the US-Israel 'Alliance' Is One of the Most Important in the World. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance spoke at a Republican Jewish Coalition event on Monday, where he called the US-Israel relationship "one of the most important alliances in the world" and discussed how to sell the special relationship to the growing number of skeptics in the US. What was supposed to be an off-the-record conversation was leaked …
(2026-09-01). One Nation victory in Western Australia underscores working-class discontent. wsws.org This by-election is the first time that the far-right formation has won a seat in an Australian parliament at the direct expense of the Labor Party.
(2026-09-01). 'I Can't Stay Away from Abuses of Power:' Ten Questions with Cartoonist Ivan Ehlers. lataco.com "Making art doesn't have to change the world to be an act of resistance," the Pulitzer finalist tells us. "I never feel depressed when I feel like I'm doing something to fight what I think is wrong."
(2026-09-01). Texas Considers Reducing Polling Sites In Tarrant County [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Pennington / Getty | Boy, the Republican Party really doesn't get down with the idea of free and fair elections. Officials in one of Texas' biggest counties are considering a plan to reduce polling sites ahead of this fall's midterms. |
(2026-09-01). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-01). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-01). Can Malaysia Safely Return Myanmar Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict? moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia is preparing to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar refugees on September 29 under a programme the government describes as voluntary. The move comes amid growing tensions over the presence of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously saying Myanmar had agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya refugees. Malaysia's Repatriation Plan The Malaysian government says …
(2026-09-01). Hong Kong leads Asia in tech innovation ecosystem rankings: white paper. ecns.cn Hong Kong's technology innovation ecosystem scored 370 points, ranking first in Asia and fifth globally, according to a joint white paper released by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and market intelligence platform CB Insights on Monday.
(2026-09-01). Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps. aljazeera.com After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.
(2026-09-01). China upgrades key Heilongjiang railway to support north-to-south grain shipments. ecns.cn The Youyi-Baoqing Railway in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province officially launched trial operation on Monday, following comprehensive track renewal and station track upgrading works. The renovation has further consolidated the key freight corridor that transports grain from the Sanjiang Plain to domestic markets nationwide.
(2026-09-01). More than 10 EU countries willing to contribute to Lebanon mission. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, Sept 1 (Reuters) – More than 10 European Union members are willing to contribute resources and people to a planned mission to advise and train Lebanon's armed forces, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.The proposed mission stems from the EU studying ways to strengthen Lebanese forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the armed group Hezbollah.
(2001-09-26). FM Dar, Iranian counterpart reaffirm importance of continued engagement. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Bishkek ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting on Tuesday, where the two sides reaffirmed the importance of continued engagement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | FM Dar arrived alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Kyrgyz capital for a three-day official visit to attend the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting and the SCO Plus Summit, besides assuming Pakistan's chairmanship of the council for 2026-27 | The two foreign ministers exch…
(2026-09-01). The Next Election May Be Our Last. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges ScheerPost Donald Trump is determined to subvert the midterms. All that can save us, if he succeeds, is a national strike. The Trump White House has put into place a series of mechanisms to fix or invalidate the midterm elections. Congress will not save us. The courts will not save us. Our only …
(2026-09-01). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-01). The CIA's John Ratcliffe Goes to Moscow. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The real reasons for the trip remain obscure | Last Monday the Central Intelligence A…
(2026-09-01). How Indian Women Are Reclaiming Public Spaces. ummid.com As Indian women increasingly travel together, organise girls' nights and build communities of care, sisterhood is emerging as a powerful way of reclaiming public spaces long shaped by fear and exclusion.
(2026-09-01). Volunteers Were the Key to NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep. portside.org Volunteers Were the Key to NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep |
(2026-09-01). Education Minnesota President Monica Byron Statements on Fighting ICE. wibailoutpeople.org 
Education Minnesota — Back-to-school ‚â a return to the terror ICE inflicted on Minnesota educators, students and their families. Our union is NOT backing down in our legal fight to keep ICE away from our schools. Late Friday, we filed a motion for a summary judgment asking a federal court to block the U.S. Department …
(2026-09-01). Napoli's ex Man Utd star McTominay needs surgery for irregular heartbeat. aljazeera.com Scotland international Scott McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United, to undergo heart surgery.
(2026-09-01). Conservative Democrats Offer Amendment to Outdo GOP's Condemnation of DSA. truthout.org A group of conservative Democrats in the House tried to one-up Republicans this week with a competing piece of legislation aimed at condemning the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and socialism in "all its forms," after the GOP proposed an anti-socialist resolution that called for the passage of their marquee voter suppression legislation. Last week, Republican Rep. |
(2026-09-01). Attacks On Communist Ideology Using Marxist Terminology. scheerpost.com Leo Schwarz, The Left Chapter. Gabriel Rockhill's book on the emergence of the "compatible" intellectual left in Western countries. Book Review: Gabriel Rockhill, Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism? New York: Monthly Review Press, 2025. Shortly before his death, Herbert Marcuse wrote an essay on Rudolf Bahro's book The Alternative in Eastern Europe. In the essay, …
(2026-09-01). Ancient Egyptian treasures exhibition in Hong Kong attracts over 670,000 visits. ecns.cn A major exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Hong Kong concluded on Monday after attracting more than 670,000 visits during its nine-month run, according to the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
(2026-09-01). Pacific leaders urged to be united behind 2050 climate action vision. asiapacificreport.nz 
By L.N. Reklai in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders are being urged to strengthen regional unity and ensure the Forum remains firmly Pacific-led as member countries work to deliver the goals of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. Outgoing Forum Chair Solomon Islands and incoming Chair Palau, at the opening ceremony of…
(2026-09-01). What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts. aljazeera.com Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats' progressive-moderate divide to the test.
(2026-09-01). The Dark Money Questions Surrounding Kemi Badenoch's Net Zero Attacks. bylinetimes.com A call came in from GB News late on Tuesday 18 August, asking whether I would come on their midnight show to discuss an embargoed speech on climate action by the Conservatives, to be given the following day by the Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho. | As I embarked on some last-minute research, I did not realise I was about to be plunged into another row over dark money think tanks, which our Media Sovereignty Act Campaign seeks to ban. | The speech was an
(2026-09-01). World's Largest Far Right Paramilitary Rallied in NYC. It Should Alarm Everyone. truthout.org On February 20, 1939, the Madison Square Garden arena in New York City hosted a chilling spectacle. A portrait of George Washington hung at the center of the arena, flanked by U.S. flags and swastikas. Over 20,000 people packed the stands to hear Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German American Bund — one of the most prominent U.S.-based organizations aligned with the Third Reich — project his vision of… |
(2026-09-01). UK to unveil response to Israeli West Bank settlement plans in coming weeks. al-monitor.com LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Britain will set out a "comprehensive" package of measures on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Tuesday.Miliband told lawmakers that Israel's E1 settlement project would cut across land which the Palestinians seek for a state and "risks making a Palestinian state unviable"."This government will not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution," he said. "We will act and I will set out a comprehensive set of measures in the coming weeks."
(2026-09-01). Minnesota Truth Council Convenes for First Public Meeting. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People march in Minneapolis, Minnesota march to protest the actions of federal agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency during their immigration crackdown, Operation Metro Surge, in the state, January 30, 2026. | © 2026 Dave Decker/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters…
(2026-09-01). A Record Number of Democrats are Running on Medicare for All. progressivehub.net KYLE THARP | CHAOTIC ERA…
(2026-09-01). Cristiano Ronaldo's 978th Career Goal Helps Al-Nassr Beat Al-Taawoun. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 978th Career Goal helped Al-Nassr FC defeat Al-Taawoun in their latest Saudi Pro League 2026-27 Group Match Friday at Awwal Park in Riyadh.
(2026-09-01). The American Promise at 250: When Power Overshadows Principle. ummid.com For 250 years, the United States has carried one of the most influential political promises in modern history, but the distance between the ideals proclaimed at the nation's founding and the realities of its global conduct remains a subject of enduring debate.
(2026-09-01). Trump administration advances plan to open national forests to development. peoplesworld.org 
The Trump administration is proposing to rescind the "roadless rule," a 25-year-old policy that bars development like road construction and logging on nearly 45 million acres of national forest land, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday. In a press release, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the rule has led to overgrown and diseased forests …
(2026-09-01). Sensible invalidations: striking down France's social media ban for minors. onlineopinion.com.au A French court asserts child rights and parental responsibilities are better guardrails for child social media access than blanket bans.
(2026-09-01). Photographer, filmmaker and translator Eugene Ulman calls for the immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Ukraine's government cannot credibly invoke democracy as the justification for its struggle against Russia while imposing such a sentence on a young journalist for doing his job."
(2026-09-01). Qatar planning to host Formula One, MotoGP despite Middle East conflict. aljazeera.com The Qatar Grand Prix and MotoGP races scheduled for November are expected to go ahead, local organisers say.
(2026-09-01). Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains. aljazeera.com The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.
(2026-09-01). The most critical phase of the Russia-Ukraine war has begun! unitedworldint.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist As the Russia-Ukraine war prepares to enter its fifth year, the conflict has moved beyond the classic attrition battle along the front lines that emerged after the first six months and has entered a new phase marked by the rapid expansion of mutual strategic offensives. The most striking feature of …
(2026-09-01). Another setback for Indians: US mulls to strip H-1B spouses of their jobs | What happens after layoff. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A new proposal by the US government could take away the right to work from thousands of H-4 visa holders, ending a policy that has allowed eligible spouses of H-1B workers to work legal | Another setback for Indians: US mulls to strip H-1B spouses of their jobs | What happens after layoff…
(2026-09-01). America Doesn't Have an AI Problem. It Has a Competitiveness Problem. wattsupwiththat.com AI is no longer just a technology issue. It is an energy issue. It is a permitting issue. It is a transmission issue. It is a manufacturing issue. Increasingly, it is a national security issue.
(2026-09-01). Google Maps renames 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' faster than U.S. government. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-01). When Water Doesn't Wait: Nepal, Assam and People Who Answered. ummid.com Nepal flood was a tragedy no one could have foreseen, but in Assam floods return on schedule, year after year, built on administrative negligence and broken promises, met each time with the same divisive language instead of the unity the moment demands.
(2026-09-01). Fetterman Backs Trump's Insulting Comments Berating Opponents of Data Centers. truthout.org Right-leaning Democratic Party Sen. John Fetterman (Pennsylvania) has expressed support for the expansion of data centers, despite bipartisan pushback against their construction. Fetterman's remarks came on Monday following President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social deriding Americans who have organized in opposition to the building of data centers. "The only reason that communities… |
(2026-09-01). Maryland community pushes for answers about plastic recycling plant. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in After years of organizing, residents in Howard County, Maryland, say they're running out of options to find out what their plastic recycling corporate neighbor, W.R. Grace, is emitting. | The multinational chemical company and the state's main permitting agency have fulfilled state and federal permitting and regulatory requirements for W.R. Grace's pilot program to recycle plastic. | "As long as the facili…
(2026-09-01). Tuesday 9/1: Join Stop AI to Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Tues, Sept 1st 12: 30pm – 2pm | Rally to Welcome the SF Supervisors Back from Recess. | Polk street in front of SF City Hall | Tues, Sept 1st 2: 00pm | Sign up to give public comment | SF Supervisor Meeting on 2nd Floor of City Hall…
(2026-09-01). After over 200 days at sea, U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand. al-monitor.com LAEM CHABANG, Thailand, Sept 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln steamed into Thailand'sLaem Chabang on Wednesday morning after more than 200 days at sea, including a long deployment in the Middle East, amid reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard.The Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard, has set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers.Typically naval deployments are for between six and nine months, but during times of conflict that can be extended.
(2026-09-01). Polémica reforma de seguridad nacional del gobierno chileno. radiohc.cu Fuertes críticas ha generado en Chile la nueva reforma de seguridad para combatir el crimen organizado que impulsa el gobierno del presidente José Antonio Kast, y que ha sido calificada de extrema e irresponsable. | El rechazo, incluso en las filas del oficialismo, ha llevado a que el gobierno retire la urgencia legislativa en el Congreso, para como reclamaron muchos legisladores llevar a cabo un amplio debate. | El proyecto gubernamental pretende crear un nuevo estado de excepción constitucional, con fuertes restricciones a civiles y controles de desplazamiento y reunión, un ataque a los derechos de los ciudadan…
(2026-09-01). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-01). Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.6m. aljazeera.com Brazil's Gabriel Jesus transfers from Premier League champions Arsenal to La Liga holders Barcelona on deadline day.