(2026-09-03). Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis. aljazeera.com Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-09-03). US bombs a wedding in Iran, killing four, amid escalating crisis in the US military. wsws.org The US military attacked a house hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, in Sirik County on Iran's southern coast, with a missile on Tuesday, killing at least four people, including a 4-year-old child, and wounding dozens, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Sanctions and Bombs won't end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of Options against an intractable Foe. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit. | The war was meant to be wh…
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). US-Iran war could spiral after Nov as Trump aides scramble to keep it 'quiet' for now. geo.tv President Donald Trump , Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House. — Reuters/FileAides want to keep Iran war contained heading into midterms.Heavier US strikes could return post-polls — but no decision made.Iran's emboldened leaders…
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). Ambassador to Brazil affirms that Trump seeks to destroy Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, denounced in an interview published on Wednesday that the U.S. government seeks to destroy Cuba, while treating Latin America and the Caribbean as subordinate territories. | During the interview with Grupo Record, the diplomat stated that the Donald Trump administration has adopted cruel measures, reinforcing, like no other, the aggression against Cuba. | "It is a government determined to destroy our country, which considers Latin America and the Caribbean as inferior peoples subordinate to the interests of the United States," he asserted. | He acknowledged that, despite…
(2026-09-03). Enseñanza artística en Cuba comprometida con la defensa de la cultura. radiohc.cu El acto nacional por el inicio de un nuevo período lectivo en la enseñanza artística cubana se desarrolló en la Escuela Elemental de Música 'Alejandro García Caturla', en La Habana, con la convicción de que seguir formando artistas es velar por el futuro de la cultura cubana y es un ejemplo de resistencia ante el contexto actual. | Ariadna Padrón García, directora general de Desarrollo y Formación Artística del Ministerio de Cultura, señaló que en momentos en que el país enfrenta el recrudecimiento de la hostilidad del Gobierno estadounidense, las escuelas de arte tienen la misión de no renunciar a la tarea de pr…
(2026-09-03). Silvio Rodríguez: Thank you, Barcelona! radiohc.cu "Thank you, Barcelona!" Silvio Rodríguez posted just a couple of hours ago on his official website, Zurrón del Aprendiz, following the resounding success of his first concert this Wednesday at the Liceu in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Thousands of people attended, marking his return to those stages after five years. | Despite attempts by some extremists to disrupt the performance of the founder of the Cuban Nueva Trova movement, fans of Silvio Rodríguez's work flocked to enjoy a concert that began with the classic "Historia de las Sillas" (Story of the Chairs) and…
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/21: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-03). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). US's Chevron, Italy's Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
(2026-09-03). Political and media establishment silent on US constitutional implications of Pentagon oil grab in Venezuela. wsws.org Four days after the Pentagon acquired an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil, not a single American politician or major publication has addressed what it means for civilian control of the military.
(2026-09-03). Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
(2026-09-03). Venezuela: Firman acuerdos energéticos con EE.UU. y petroleras. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez firmó este miércoles acuerdos energéticos con una delegación de EE.UU. encabezada por el secretario de Energía, Chris Wright, a pocos días de que se conociera el pacto petrolero con Washington. | ´Hoy es un día histórico en la transformación de Venezuela ª, afirmó Wright, quien sostuvo que el objetivo del mandatario de EE.UU., Donald Trump, es ´traer la paz, la libertad, la prosperidad al pueblo de Venezuela ª. | Desde el Palacio de Miraflores, sede ejecutiva ubicada en Caracas, Wright indicó que ´el catalizador pa…
(2026-09-03). Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny. aljazeera.com Niger's authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
(2026-09-03). EU Partnership Talks with Bahrain Should Seek Activists' Release. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdulhadi al-Khawaja (left) and Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad. | © Bahrain Centre for human rights/Wikimedia and Private | For over 15 years, Danish human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Swedish activist Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad have been languishing in Bahrain's prisons, as their governments and the European Union (EU) have failed to secure their release from unjust detention. As the EU launched negotiations for a "Strategic Partnership Agreement" with Bahrain in July, it should use them to ensure that al-Khawaja, al-Muqdad and others unjustly jailed can finally be free and reu…
(2026-09-03). China, Singapore to hold Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise in September. ecns.cn China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise is to be held near Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province in early September, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
(2026-09-02). Xi leaves Egypt after state visit. ecns.cn During the visit, Xi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on Belt and Road cooperation, artificial intelligence, economic and trade, and industrial and supply chain cooperation.
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size. aljazeera.com Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
(2026-09-03). Putin's new drone hunter ready to take on NATO? Russia flexes Bison drone killer system in Egypt. hindustantimes.com Russia is set to showcase its new Bison counter-drone system overseas for the first time at the Egypt International Airshow 2026. Developed to detect, track and destroy small, low-flying drones, Bison combines radar, electro-optical sensors and four 7.62mm machine guns for close-range defence. The system comes as Russia expands its counter-drone and robotic warfare capabilities amid rising NATO tensions.
(2026-09-03). The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival deepens China-Thailand cultural connections. ecns.cn The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival opened at Chulalongkorn University on Tuesday, bringing together artists, scholars, and youth from both China and Thailand for a five-day celebration of cultural exchange.
(2026-09-03). UNEP: World will Exceed 1.5 ∫ C., Bringing Catastrophes and Unknowable Risks. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN Environmental Programme has issued a new
(2026-09-03). Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down. aljazeera.com Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
(2026-09-03). Philippine Police Arrest 11 Indigenous Rights Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Indigenous residents from Nueva Vizcaya province protest outside the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 13, 2026. | © 2026 Charles Edmon Perez/JNA Press/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-09-02). Vietnamese representative praises China's efforts to preserve temples in Qinghai. ecns.cn "As for heritage preservation in Qinghai, you have done an excellent job protecting traditional handicrafts and historical sites including temples," said Truong Cong Le Hoang, director of the China-Vietnam Service Center, in an exclusive interview recently.
(2026-09-03). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-03). 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…
(2026-09-03). Wednesday 10/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-09-03). Friday 9/25: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-09-03). Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi raises campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk at Istanbul antiwar events. wsws.org Members of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi in Türkiye brought the "Free Bogdan Syrotiuk" campaign to the forefront at a panel discussion on war and press freedom and at an anti-war march held in Istanbul.
(2026-09-03). Germany's capital is being transformed into a centre for arms production—and workers must pay the bill. wsws.org While hospitals and schools are falling into disrepair, 600 million euros are being cut from public transport, rents are skyrocketing, and social infrastructure is collapsing, billions are being poured into rearmament.
(2026-09-03). Alexander Bahar, other historians of fascism and Ukrainian nationalism, join call to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Among those denouncing the sentencing is the German scholar Alexander Bahar, co-author of The Reichstag Fire – How History is Created.
(2026-09-03). Scientists at 30 US schools have done military research for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org See an insect crawling in the corner of the room? It might be a surveillance robot, thanks to research at Carnegie Mellon University to develop
(2026-09-03). Open Arms reaffirms commitment to Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital. radiohc.cu The Juan Manuel Márquez University Pediatric Hospital in Havana was the site of a moving day of gratitude for the second visit from the Spanish non-governmental organization Open Arms. Aboard the sailboat Astral, they delivered another donation of medical supplies, milk, and medicines, adding to the solidarity shown by Mexican civil society. | Araís Consuegra, the hospital's director, expressed the deep gratitude of the medical staff and emphasized the impact of the previous aid during critical moments in maintaining ventilation for patients who required it. | The previous donation, which included solar panels, p…
(2026-09-03). 55 wetland bird species breed in Shangri-La's Napa Lake. ecns.cn Napa Lake in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has become an important habitat for wetland birds, with 55 species and more than 2,000 birds breeding there this summer, according to local conservation authorities.
(2026-09-03). US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers…
(2026-09-02). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Wednesday the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.
(2026-09-03). Eto'o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino. aljazeera.com Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
(2026-09-03). 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…
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). Exclusive access as the search for Nepal's tunnel workers intensifies. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
(2026-09-03). 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"
(2026-09-03). Large-scale aircraft maintenance center completed at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. ecns.cn The T3B aircraft maintenance project at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, constructed by China Railway First Group Co., Ltd., was officially completed on Tuesday and is expected to enter full operation soon.
(2026-09-03). 2 weeks after deadly Brent Industries explosion in Toledo, Ohio families, residents demand answers. wsws.org No cause of the explosion has been determined that ripped through Brent Industries on August 18, killing Heladio Perez, 46, and Mary Allen, 64.
(2026-09-03). Australia: Public sector doctors strike in Melbourne for first time in decades. wsws.org Doctors walked off the job in opposition to the state Labor government's attempts to inflict deeper real wage cuts and further entrench dire conditions in the sector.
(2026-09-03). Break the isolation of the National Steel Car strike by turning to workers across North America! For workers' unity, not bogus USW "solidarity" wsws.org Either we seize control of our struggle, broadening it to unite workers across North America with the fight for workplace safety, better conditions and wage increases to make up for decades of givebacks, or the USW bureaucracy will sell us out, just as they did in 2023.
(2026-09-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Government employed doctors across Paraguay staged a 5-day strike over wages while grocery workers in the western Canadian province of Alberta are pushing back against major concession demands by Safeway/Sobey's management.
(2026-09-03). China prepares third batch of emergency aid for Nepal. ecns.cn China is preparing a third batch of emergency aid for Nepal after the mudslide disaster on Aug. 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). Xi Jinping's new formula to beat American jets? China turns Y-20 into a multi-mission war platform. hindustantimes.com China is rapidly expanding the Y-20 family beyond strategic airlift, adding tanker and airborne control roles to its heavy transport fleet. From delivering FK-3 air-defence systems to Serbia to supporting long-range operations, the Y-20 gives the PLA greater flexibility to move forces, equipment and fuel across the Western Pacific. With the domestic WS-20 engine powering newer variants, Beijing is building a more versatile air-power backbone.
(2026-09-03). Tourists visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Tourists visited the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, on August 31, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/12: November 2026 Election Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-09-03). 2026 Fall National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org ICE Mass Arrests, DNA Harvesting, Electric Shock Gloves, We Need to Fight Against It!
(2026-09-03). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-02). 70 years on, China-Egypt ties keep growing wider. ecns.cn This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt ⚪ a milestone that reflects decades of growing trust and partnership.
(2026-09-03). 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). China, Egypt welcome efforts to ease tension, promote dialogue in Middle East. ecns.cn China and Egypt welcome regional and international efforts to ease tension and promote dialogue in the Middle East, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). AI monitoring system works offline at remote drilling sites in China. ecns.cn A self-reliant AI monitoring system that operates without external internet access has been deployed at remote coalbed methane drilling sites in Shanxi Province, effectively resolving safety supervision bottlenecks in low-connectivity frontier areas.
(2026-09-03). Labor's NAPLAN widens education inequality in Australia. wsws.org National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy results show that the gap between rich and poor school students is growing at an increasing rate.
(2026-09-03). Seven gourds growing in a courtyard evoke classic cartoon memories. ecns.cn A 75‚Äëyear‚Äëold man's waterside courtyard in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, has gone viral after seven lush green gourds grew on his trellis, reminding visitors of the classic Chinese animated series Calabash Brothers.
(2026-09-03). Growing divisions at G20 finance ministers meeting. wsws.org The commitments on which the G20 was established—to promote global growth and enhance international cooperation—lie in tatters as conflicts within the global economy intensify.
(2026-09-03). Former campaign chair: Trump 'cares about Trump the most'. aljazeera.com Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
(2026-09-02). In Numbers: China's railways handle about 954 mln passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled approximately 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel surge this year, while freight transport remained stable and safe, the country's railway operator said.
(2026-09-03). US judge blocks Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship. aljazeera.com Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
(2026-09-03). 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…
(2026-09-03). Racing against time after mudslide strikes Gyirong in China's Xizang. ecns.cn On Sept. 2, 2026, Chinese rescuers pull out all the stops following a devastating mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-03). A Legendary Book and the Green Echoes of China's Porcelain Capital>. ecns.cn In 1637, Tiangong Kaiwu, an extraordinary book by Song Yingxing was published in Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. Known as "the encyclopaedia of Chinese craftsmanship in the 17th century", the book documented how the Chinese people use their craftsmanship to live and work in harmony with nature in three volumes, 18 chapters. Centuries have passed, and the generations-long legacy of Jingdezhen's porcelain industry stands as a living testament to the ecological wisdom embodied in Tiangong Kaiwu.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills at least two, leaves three officers among wounded. geo.tv Police respond to a shooting authorities said involved multiple victims in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 2, 2026 in a still image from aerial video. — ReutersPolice say two injured cops are expected to survive.Say one officer was shot in leg, another underwent…
(2026-09-03). Australian novelist, photographers and a human rights activist demand immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "History is littered with a plethora of men who start homicidal wars. In far fewer numbers, history is peppered with courageous men who stand up to the behemoth of war and say 'No!' Bogdan Syrotiuk is such a man."
(2026-09-03). 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…
(2026-09-03). Hey Americans! Escape Debt By Going To War With Iran! caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, war pundits have begun suggesting that the US could recruit sufficient troops for a ground invasion of Iran by offering young Americans debt forgiveness in exchange for enlisting. | I guess it was only a matter of time. | In an article titled " "Recruitment numbers are running below what…
(2026-09-03). CNA SF Kaiser Nurses Protest AI, ICE, Palantir & Staffing Shortage Threatening Patients. indybay.org Kaiser nurses contract at Kaiser Norther California is expired on September 1 and they had rallies at over 25 hospitals including San Francisco. They talked about the staffing crisis and the use of AI to destroy nurse jobs. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir which is profiting from destroying jobs, ICE raids and concentration camps.
(2026-09-03). Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. aljazeera.com The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
(2026-09-03). Powerful storm hits Canada's Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands. aljazeera.com Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
(2026-09-03). Australia-China cultural week to feature 6th gala in Sydney. ecns.cn Preparations for the 6th Australia-China Spring Festival Gala officially began in Sydney on Monday, with the 2027 Australia-China Cultural Week scheduled to run from Jan. 23 to 31.
(2026-09-03). Tuesday 9/8: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-03). Creating a 'NATO of Nations' in order to save it. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer the Pentagon handed NATO members a
(2026-09-02). Xi calls for deepening China-Egypt cooperation, raises Mideast proposal. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Egypt to support each other, deepen cooperation, and continue advancing the building of a China-Egypt community with a shared future amid a turbulent international and regional landscape.
(2026-09-03). 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…
(2026-09-03). US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV. aljazeera.com Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). 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…
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). Pentagon puts possible $131 billion price tag on 1970s-era fighter. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker President Trump designs aircraft carriers the way kids build paper airplanes. It's just that his cost billions and can inflict far more pain than paper cuts. Nearly a decade ago, he concluded that the Navy's plan to help launch planes from aircraft carriers using new-fangled electromagnetic-force catapults instead of the tried-and-true steam-powered versions was stupid … apparently b…
(2026-09-03). Mainland sends birthday wishes to giant panda Yuan Yuan on hr 22nd birthday. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to giant panda Yuan Yuan, who turned 22 at Taipei Zoo.
(2026-09-03). "No Fare Is Fair" – Transit Protest at SF City Hall. indybay.org The working class needs free transit – this would benefit all San Franciscans and tourists…
(2026-09-03). German government provokes escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org The German government's accusation that Russia carried out a failed terrorist attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4 is a political provocation that was organized on—of all days—the 87th anniversary of the beginning of World War II.
(2026-09-03). Muslim Americans Organize Amid Spike in Islamophobia. juancole.com By | Originally published in ( Zohran Mamdani was elected the first Muslim mayor of New York City in 2025. This year, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic p…
(2026-09-03). Xi meets Egyptian president in state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
(2026-09-03). 50 year anniversary of Santa Cruz guitars in the Bay Area. indybay.org Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
(2026-09-03). Ningxia exports over 3,300 live cattle to Uzbekistan in 2026. ecns.cn Ningxia has expanded exports of high-quality live cattle to Uzbekistan amid growing economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to Yinchuan Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers. aljazeera.com Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
(2026-09-03). Morocco's ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins. aljazeera.com Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
(2026-09-03). Xi urges China, Egypt to jointly oppose unilateralism, acts of bullying. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Egypt to work together to oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying.
(2026-09-03). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-09-03). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Türkiye. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-03). King Charles commends mediator Pakistan's efforts to ease US-Iran tensions. geo.tv
(2026-09-03). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Indigenous plants offer Ghanaians an alternative to costly Western medicine. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-03). Canadian Prepper: Depopulation — Russia's New Plan. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/7: Union Democracy & Fighting Business Unionism & Concession Contracts: A WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). NATO Vs Russia begins? One claim puts Europe on Putin's radar: Why West will pay for its 'lies'. hindustantimes.com
(2026-09-03). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/20: Jeremy Mack & Keane Chukwuneta The Billionaire-Backed Takeover of San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). 'Trump Strait': US president toys with renaming Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar. geo.tv
(2026-09-03). Rare trio of cyclones churns across Pacific as powerful El Nino fuels storm activity. geo.tv This handout satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /GOES shows Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina over the Pacific Ocean on September 2, 2026, at 15: 30 UTC. — AFPThree cyclones are churning across the…
(2026-09-03). Thursday 9/3: Vigil for Pierre: ICE Out. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | Castro Street & El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-09-02). Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes with Iran ⚪ then hours later implied he wasn't serious. | Trump has made a series of geographical name changes to international bodies of water in his second term, at least partly with the aim of trolling other countries.
(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). People in Southern Iran Struggle to Repair After US Attacks on Infrastructure. truthout.org Following weeks of relentless bombing, the U.S. military campaign against Iran's southern regions prompted by the collapse of the June 17 memorandum of understanding continues with intermittent frequency as the White House is reportedly seeking to strike Iran every now and then to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. At least 59 Iranians have been killed since June 28, Hossein Kermanpour… |
(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). Trump's Monroe Doctrine turns North: is US pushing Canada toward China. infobrics.org Trump's escalating trade war with Canada reveals a broader geopolitical drive. As Washington revives Monroeist thinking and pressures Ottawa, Canada is diversifying its trade and security relationships. Could US coercion ultimately accelerate Canada's move toward strategic independence and closer ties with China?>
(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). The definition of insanity. strategic-culture.su This definition also very well describes the Trump Administration's war with Iran. According to media reports, President Trump was cajoled by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that this would be an "easy war," like Venezuela. Just assassinate the Iranian leadership, he promised, and the regime change would bring in a pro-America regime in Iran.
(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). After deadly US strike, videos show Iran wedding turned 'into funeral'. geo.tv Rubble lies around damaged houses following a reported attack near a wedding gathering in Kuhistik, Sirik, Iran, September 2, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-09-02). Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says. aljazeera.com Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel to halt fighting.
(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). 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). The British state has lost the argument, even as it rigs the trials of genocide opponents. asiapacificreport.nz In a stinging rebuke to the judge, the jury members unanimously acquitted Tony Greenstein after just two hours of deliberation. As it turned out, it was not Greenstein on trial; it was British justice, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook The British state rigged the trial of Tony Greenstein, a secular Jewish socialist and…
(2026-09-02). Vijay Prashad: 'Vietnam in the Field of Culture'. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In January 1968, 470 delegates from seventy countries gathered in Cuba for the Cultural Congress of Havana. They arrived from nations at war, socialist societies under construction, national liberation movements struggling against colonialism and imperial centres where intellectuals had begun to rebel against power. Vietnam was resisting the most …
(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). WFP emphasizes maternal and child nutrition project in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Nutrivida project, promoted by the World Food Program (WFP) with support from the Government of Canada and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), promotes maternal and child well-being in Cuba by providing access to a variety of quality foods. | Zoe Díaz Bernal, Nutrition Officer for the organization, told ACN that the initiative focuses on improving nutritional status and preventing and reducing anemia in vulnerable populations in the provinces of Holguín and Mayabeque. | The project prioritizes children up to 11 years old, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers in the municipalities of Mayarí, Moa,…
(2026-09-02). Felicidad en Cienfuegos por el inicio del curso escolar. radiohc.cu 
Con la felicidad en el rostro, los educadores, estudiantes y familiares iniciaron el nuevo curso escolar 2026-2027 en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, donde garantizan los recursos, según la situación del momento, a pesar del cruel bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Abrieron sus puertas más de 300 instituciones educativas, con una matrícula superior a los 48 mil educandos en las aulas. | La comunidad educativa se insertó a la fiesta pioneril y estudiantil que aconteció en la zona de la Escuela Pedagógica Octavio García Hernández, donde efectuaron el acto provincial. | Toda esta primera semana será d…
(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). Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble. aljazeera.com Young amputees in Gaza face harsh realities, awaiting prosthetics and battling mobility hurdles.
(2026-09-02). United States: Year of Extrajudicial Killings at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A combination image shows two screen captures from a footage posted on the X account of The White House on September 15, 2025, of what US President Donald Trump said was a military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, the second such strike carried out against an alleged drug boat in recent weeks. | © 2025 The White House/Handout via Reuters…
(2026-09-02). Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal. aljazeera.com US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.
(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). SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi's Central Asia Chessboard. ummid.com The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse.
(2026-09-02). Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, uniting India and Pakistan, condemns military strikes against Iran. thecanary.co 
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), uniting India and Pakistan, condemned military strikes against Iran in a joint statement called the "Bishkek Declaration," on September 1 following the 25th annual SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The statement said: Member states expressed serious concern about developments in the Middle East and around the Islamic Republic of Iran, […] | By
(2026-09-02). Two Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raid by Israeli settlers and army. al-monitor.com Sept 2 (Reuters) – Two Palestinian teenagers were killed on Wednesday in an attack by Israeli settler militants and army troops on their village in the occupied West Bank, local officials and the Palestinian health ministry said, amid an uptick in violence by Jewish settlers in the territory.The Palestinian health ministry said the two youths were ages 16 and 19 while a local official told Palestinian news agency WAFA they died in al-Mughayyir village near Ramallah.
(2026-09-02). Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village. aljazeera.com Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.
(2026-09-02). Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge. aljazeera.com Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.
(2026-09-02). Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations. aljazeera.com Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.
(2026-09-02). Delco DA charges woman with stealing from Media Little League. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced charges Wednesday against a woman accused of stealing at least one check from the Media Little League in Pennsylvania. | "It is hard to imagine a more disappointing target for personal greed than an organization raising money for kids," Rouse said in a statement. | According to the criminal complaint, Robin Lyn Massing, 57, allegedly intercepted at least one of three Little League checks sent via a mailbox loca…
(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). 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). SEPTA awarded $13.3 million in federal funds to help replace aging Regional Rail cars. whyy.org The money is enough to get construction underway, but riders will have to wait years for the new fleet to arrive. | Train from SEPTA's Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City Train from SEPTA's Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City (photo by/Bastiaan Slabbers)…
(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). OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy. aljazeera.com Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
(2026-09-02). Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives. aljazeera.com Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.
(2026-09-02). Primary voters choose candidates on basis of issues. peoplesworld.org 
Attempts by the media to divide the electorate in so many ways failed to materialize again this week as voters in Massachusetts defied alleged desires for generational change when it came to preserving the Senate seat of Ed Markey, 80, who has held it for 50 years. He soundly defeated Seth Moulton, 47. Voters, including …
(2026-09-02). Family of American Student Urges US to Secure Her Release from Israeli Detention. truthout.org The family of Sama Safi, a Palestinian American student who is being detained in an Israeli prison, has urged the U.S. to do more to secure her release. Grassroots pressure "has been effective in forcing the U.S. embassy to visit Sama," Sama's aunt, Leila Farsakh, told Truthout. The embassy has now visited her twice since her imprisonment in June, and has reported on the poor conditions of… |
(2026-09-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-02). The Ark-La-Tex may be leading America's lithium race. wattsupwiththat.com The Ark-La-Tex lithium industry is in its infancy but has potential to revitalize rural and small-town economies — and that dovetails with the goals both of President Trump's 2018 Rural Prosperity Task Force and 2025's One Big Beautiful Bill — as well as with his call for rebuilding the domestic critical minerals industry and ending the stifling of mining operations in America.
(2026-09-02). Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results. aljazeera.com Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state's long-serving lawmakers.
(2026-09-02). Thanks to Trump, College and University Presidents Have Accrued Even More Power on Their Campuses. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost While the Trump Administration has suffered numerous defeats in its effort to punish America's leading universities, it has succeeded in many ways in changing the prevailing culture of American higher education. This fall, students, faculty, and staff will be returning to colleges that are coping with the new realities of American higher …
(2026-09-02). Wicklow landlord throws away possessions of vulnerable former tenant. thecanary.co 
Wicklow — In a shocking case highlighting the routine abuse tenants face from landlords in Ireland, a property owner has disposed of a vulnerable woman's possessions before she could retrieve them from her former home. Community Action Tenants Union (CATU), which fights for the rights of those who rent, first drew attention to the matter in […] | By
(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). Tragedy at Pakistani Hospital Should Prompt Reform. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People light candles in memory of the newborn victims outside the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, in Islamabad, Pakistan, August 27, 2026. | © 2026 M.A. Sheik/AP Photo…
(2026-09-02). MN 15 Legal Defense Fund October 4, 2026 Madison Film Screening. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-02). Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder. aljazeera.com The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.
(2026-09-02). UN Report Says Earth Will Overshoot 1.5C Warming, Emission Cuts Can Limit Damage. truthout.org The world has officially moved past the point where preventing a temperature rise above 1.5 ∞C will be possible, scientists said in a United Nations report released Wednesday, which made clear that communities can expect sea levels to continue rising, heatwaves to intensify, and hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding to become more frequent and dangerous — all climate impacts that experts have long… |
(2026-09-02). AI Oligarchs Are Poisoning Our Society New Issue Of JOHNSTONE. thealtworld.com The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to In a "Clearly,…
(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). Cambodia Court Sentences 3 Activists to 7 Years in Prison. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Cambodia, January 14, 2020. | © 2020 Heng Sinith/AP Photo | The government-controlled municipal court in Phnom Penh on September 2, 2026 sentenced three activists to seven years in prison for allegedly plotting against the government. They were 25-year-old student leader Thy Thorn and two political opposition activists, Soeung Kunthea and Mean Chanthon. Kunthea and Chanthon were arrested in Thailand in November 2024 and summarily deported to Cambodia to face trial, despite being recognized as refugees by the United Nations refugee agency.The long sen…
(2026-09-02). Progressive Lakeshore People, Manitowoc: September 12, Love Not Hate Rally Unity In Community September 19, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
| Saturday, September 19th | The Unity Bus Arrives in Manitowoc! | Washington Park | 2: 30 p.m. | 1115 Washington Street | Rally for People-Peace-Planet…
(2026-09-02). Kiev residents protest against storing weapons in residential areas. infobrics.org Zelensky's unpopularity continues to rise.
(2026-09-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-02). WFP to halve food aid in West Bank, pushing 200,000 Palestinians towards hunger. thecanary.co 
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting its food assistance in the occupied West Bank by half, starting this September. This is because it does not have enough money to keep going at the current level. The move comes as the agency says food insecurity in the territory has more than doubled since 2023, […] | By
(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). Democracy Now! 2026-09-02 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 02, 2026; U.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More; "Went to Sea and Never Came Back": Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes; "Stand Up for Multifaith Democracy": U.S. Activists, Lawmakers Protest India's RSS & Hindu Supremacy | Headlines for September 02, 2026; U.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More; "Went to Sea and Never Came Back": Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes; "Stan…
(2026-09-02). Reform loses four councillors in 24 hours. thecanary.co 
As highlighted by Reform UK Exposed (RUKE), Nigel Farage's party lost multiple councillors in a very short period this week — so much for things coming in threes. The four councillors are: Eleonora Gough (Solihull, West Midlands) Jacob Padget (Wakefield, West Yorkshire) Tanya Brasted (West Marsh, North East Lincolnshire) Robbie Withey (Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe […] | By
(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). NICD urges parents to vaccinate against rotavirus. sanews.gov.za NICD urges parents to vaccinate against rotavirus | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is encouraging all parents to vaccinate their children against rotavirus following an increase in rotavirus cases in Pretoria, with one death already reported. | Parents are also urged to continue breastfeeding infants or administer oral rehydration solution — six teaspoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of salt in one litre of clean water — to infants and children with diarrhoeal symptoms. | According to the institute, the virus is a seasonal diarrhoeal infection common to children which peaks d…
(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). NHS England refuses Palantir review. thecanary.co 
NHS England has confirmed that patients "cannot opt out of Palantir's platform", the media watchdog group, NewsCord, has reported. The information was obtained in response to a request for a formal review of Palantir's Federated Data Platform, which NHS England has refused. NHS England's disappointing response Regarding its correspondence with NHS England, NewsCord wrote on […] | By
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). ICE Is Paying a Controversial AI Firm to Hide the Identities of Agents. theintercept.com 
In a leaked memo, an ICE official tells employees the new AI tech will protect them from doxing. Some worry it could be used to root out whistleblowers.
(2026-09-02). Romania nuclear shutdown after Danube drought hits Moldova and affects industry. infobrics.org Moldova was completely dependent on energy imports from Russia before Ukraine War.
(2026-09-02). India, Russia Expand Economic Cooperation to Meet USD 100 Billion Trade Goal. infobrics.org India and Russia are working towards achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030, with both countries focusing on expanding cooperation in new sectors while strengthening existing trade ties…
(2026-09-02). US judge rejects bid to break up Google's ad business. aljazeera.com Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.
(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). "Stand Up for Multifaith Democracy" : U.S. Activists, Lawmakers Protest India's RSS & Hindu Supremacy. democracynow.org 
Demonstrators gathered outside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday to protest against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a far-right Indian paramilitary Hindu nationalist organization with close ties to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leader of the RSS, Mohan Bhagwat, was holding a rally inside the arena to launch a global speaking tour marking the 100th anniversary of the RSS. | The RSS's "explicitly stated mission, its purpose, is to create a Hindu Rashtra, a Hindu nation — to take the India that is a secular and inclusive democracy and transform it into a country that is…
(2026-09-02). After One Year of Carnage, 42 Organizations Urge Congress to End Trump Administration's Unlawful Boat Strikes. rightsanddissent.org WASHINGTON — To mark one year of the Trump administration's illegal and immoral campaign of extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, Defending Rights & Dissent joined over 40 organizations in sending a letter that urged Congress to halt the strikes, defund the campaign, and investigate and hold accountable any individuals responsible. | "The brazenly criminal boat strikes have gone on for a year. 225 people have been extrajudicially murdered," said Sue Udry, Executive Director of Defending Rights & Dissent. "It's far beyond time for Congress to take action to end the killings, and to…
(2026-09-02). Taxpayers Must Not Be on the Hook for Bailing Out the AI Industry. truthout.org The U.S. economy is heading toward uncharted territory. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming business operations and all areas of finance, the national debt is on an unsustainable fiscal path, and most middle-income Americans cannot keep up with rising costs. Moreover, as hundreds of billions of dollars are flooding into artificial intelligence, there are serious concerns that an AI bubble… |
(2026-09-02). Why Should Censorship on Sonia Gandhi's Book Worry Every Indian? ummid.com As we see Penguin Random House India has sought changes and deletions to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi memoir — changes that she reportedly rejected, certainly raise serious and troubling questions.
(2026-09-02). Reform councillor denies link to Tommy Robinson. thecanary.co 
On 26 August, the Reform UK Exposed (RUKE) account highlighted a picture which appeared to show Rick Baker and Tommy Robinson in the same location. If you're unfamiliar with Baker, he's the leader of the Reform group on Northumberland County Council. And this is despite Reform officially claiming it has nothing to do with Robinson: […] | By
(2026-09-02). Fetterman Backs Trump's Insulting Comments Berating Opponents of Data Centers. scheerpost.com By Chris Walker This article was originally published by Truthout Fetterman's comments come as Trump describes those opposed to expanding data centers as "backwards." 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 …
(2026-09-02). Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.
(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). Measuring Meaningless Climate Actions. wattsupwiththat.com So, the return on trillions in subsidies, costs of regulatory compliance, higher electricity prices, and lost economic growth is hypothetical, minuscule temperature changes that mean nothing.
(2026-09-02). Building Unity's Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour Stops (City Listings Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Fond du Lac) September 5-13, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES DEMOCRACY TOUR STOPS NEW North Area Itinerary and Poster Links SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 -Appleton 9: 00 AM Leafleting the Appleton Farmers Market — Meet in front of Copper Rock Coffee Greet neighbors, share the tour, and invite the community to the afternoon gathering. 1: 30 PM All of Us Rally — Houdini Plaza …
(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). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' the MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Schedule for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date and Time) to fill the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
(2026-09-02). The deals of the football summer transfer window. thecanary.co 
The summer transfer window in Europe's major leagues saw record levels of activity. English clubs lead the way in terms of spending on transfers, whilst historic clubs such as Real Madrid, Milan and Juventus entered the market in force to rebuild their squads and make up for the failures of recent seasons. Whilst the transfer […] | By
(2026-09-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-02). 1 Year After US Began Boat Bombing Campaign, Victims' Families Demand Answers. truthout.org A year ago today, the United States bombed a small boat in the Caribbean, killing nine people on board. Two survivors clung to the wreckage for 45 minutes, reportedly waving for help, before a second "double-tap" strike killed them, too. President Trump posted a video of the first attack on social media, announcing that 11 terrorists had been killed in a military operation that would be called… |
(2026-09-02). California could soon end child marriage after years of debate. nationofchange.org 
Before the new ban passed, California didn't even have a minimum age for marriage — unlike most other states.
(2026-09-02). Fleeing Iran war, 5,000 US troops reach Thailand for 'vacation'; Nightlife district prepares for… hindustantimes.com The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang, Thailand, after more than 200 days at sea during an extended Middle East deployment. Nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines are expected to receive shore leave in Pattaya from September 2—6. Thai authorities increased patrols and conducted prostitution-related enforcement ahead of the visit, while service members face local restrictions on cannabis outlets, pharmacies, certain water activities and late-night venues.
(2026-09-02). Exclusive-Nepal to rebuild early-warning system on China border after deadly flood, sources say. al-monitor.com By Sarita Chaganti SinghSept 2 (Reuters) – Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China,installing seismicsensors, cameras and a satellite link, two Nepali government sources told Reuters,a week after a glacial flood killed more than 1,000.The equipment is being set up at Timure, a border settlement in Nepal's Rasuwa district on the sameriver corridor along the border with China where a collapsing glacier sent a gigantic wall of mud, water and rock hurtling through mountain valleys.
(2026-09-02). Researchers throw more light on 1.2bn-yr-old Mars meteorite. ummid.com A team of scientists from various institutions, including the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) have found that the martian meteorite discovered in Algeria is 1.27 billion years old.
(2026-09-02). Federal Oil and Gas Well Bonding: Undoing Biden. wattsupwiththat.com Imposing high bonding requirements across the board does little to protect taxpayers or the environment and ties up capital in unproductive ways. In fact, as some states have ratcheted up financial assurance regulations, and as capital market trends have increased costs, some operators have been unable to cope. Ironically, this can make the well abandonment problem worse—a foretaste of what could come if higher federal minimums come into force.
(2026-09-02). Deported Milo Yiannopoulos disavows Trump. thecanary.co 
Milo Yiannopoulos is a right-wing agitator who was once so controversial that the American right cancelled him. Although he's never regained the notoriety he enjoyed in the 2010s, he has survived on the fringes of online media. The Brit also enjoyed living in America until the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported him. Now, […] | By
(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). 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). What does it mean when a 6-yr-old questions those in power? ummid.com The Aditya phenomenon may force the political establishment to treat children not merely as passive beneficiaries of policy, but as active stakeholders capable of demanding systemic accountability.
(2026-09-02). Sen. Ed Markey Prevails Against Primary Challenger Seth Moulton. truthout.org U.S. Sen. Ed Markey cruised to a decisive victory in the Democratic primary against U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, as voters soundly rejected the Salem congressman's effort to turn the race into a referendum on Markey's age. In unofficial results on Tuesday night, Markey secured roughly 70 percent among Democratic primary voters to Moulton's 30 percent. It marked the second consecutive race in… |
(2026-09-02). US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua. aljazeera.com Move comes after Nicaragua's lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
(2026-09-02). At least 21 die in bus accident in Egypt's South Sinai. geo.tv Families of Egyptian workers killed in a road accident surround an ambulance, as ambulances carry bodies of their loved ones, outside Al Qasasin Specialized Hospital in Ismailia, Egypt, August 11, 2026.— Reuters/File Injured being provided with medical care: …
(2026-09-02). Cargo ship sinks after collision off Türkiye's Istanbul, 10 crew missing. aljazeera.com Search operations under way after authorities lost contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
(2026-09-02). 350.org responds to UN report confirming world set to breach 1.5 ∞C: 'Every fraction of a degree' still worth fighting for. commondreams.org The world is on track to cross the 1.5 ∞C global warming threshold, likely within the next few years, according to a major
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). UK's Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to 'bring back hope'. aljazeera.com Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister's Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
(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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-02). Mass 'Just Stop Oil' arrests outside Burnham's first PMQs as repression continues. thecanary.co 
Police carried out mass arrests of 80 Just Stop Oil supporters outside Parliament as Andy Burnham conducted his first Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). Burnham's government carried out its repressive action on the same day the UN reported that the globe is on track for at least 2 ∞C warming in our lifetime. The protesters were demanding that […] | By
(2026-09-02). The Gutting of Higher Education — What's Left of the New School? portside.org The Gutting of Higher Education — What's Left of the New School? |
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). 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). AfD MP in Northern Cyprus. unitedworldint.com On August 25, AfD lawmaker Maximilian Krah visited the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Speaking during his visit, Krah said it was wrong to look at the Cyprus issue from only one side and argued that people should come to the TRNC and "see the facts for themselves." According to a statement from the …
(2026-09-02). Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran last long. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed U.S. campaign against Iran would not continue for "too long" after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran was trying to build a rocket that drops mines and the U.S. had destroyed it. He also said Iran had been working to restore its radar and missile systems, which were also targeted in the U.S. strikes.
(2026-09-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-02). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 FE: Check Features, Price. ummid.com Samsung Electronics today i.e. Thursday August 27, 2026 unpacked Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to the Galaxy S26 family and the first in the lineup to launch with One UI 9.
(2026-09-02). Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights or have its membership in their regional bloc reviewed. A request for the visit was made by Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) countries back in 2019, but it has…
(2026-09-02). Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Say There's "Widespread" Corruption in US Government. truthout.org The proportion of Americans who believe that there is widespread corruption within the U.S. government has hit a record high for the second year in a row in President Donald Trump's second term. Gallup polling released Wednesday reveals that 89 percent of Americans say there is "corruption widespread throughout the government" in the U.S. This is the highest level of perceived corruption… |
(2026-09-02). Loyalist paramilitaries, neo-Nazi flags flown at Scottish far-right rallies. thecanary.co 
Proscribed loyalist group flags and at least one neo-Nazi banner were displayed at a recent protest in Edinburgh. It was organised by far-right group the Scottish Defence League, modelled on the EDL.The Ferret reported that the anti-immigration demonstration took place on 15 August in the centre of Scotland's capital on Princes Street. This occurred during […] | By
(2026-09-02). Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods. aljazeera.com The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). Health facilities have stable medical supplies – Department of Health. sanews.gov.za Health facilities have stable medical supplies – Department of Health | The Department of Health (DoH) has assured South Africans that there is stable medical supply at public health facilities in several provinces across the country. | The department explained that it is aware of concerns regarding medicines appearing to be out of stock, as well instances where "patients receive medicines that are different from those they have been issued with from health facilities". | "The department wishes to reassure the public that a change in the colour, shape, packaging or manufacturer of a medicine does not mean that th…
(2026-09-02). Who is responsible? Glaring lack of clarity over Fiji operation to remove street dwellers. asiapacificreport.nz By Coco Lance of RNZ Pacific Authorities in Fiji are offering contradictory accounts of a nationwide effort to remove beggars and street dwellers from public spaces, with questions over warning notices and what support is available for those affected. The agencies involved have been unable to clearly identify what those services are and who is…
(2026-09-02). Tiger Woods avoids jail time, takes plea deal over Florida crash. aljazeera.com Golfing champion Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest at a Florida court for reckless driving after a rollover crash.
(2026-09-02). War has shifted how power works in Iran. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — When Washington unveiled its
(2026-09-02). Did DOGE ruin America's food safety system? aljazeera.com Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump's cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.
(2026-09-02). SIU welcomes the arrest of Govindraju. sanews.gov.za SIU welcomes the arrest of Govindraju | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of Stefan Joel Govindraju, who made his first appearance before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge on Monday. | Govindraju faces multiple charges arising from allegations of the procurement of medical supplies and equipment at Tembisa Hospital. The charges include 70 counts of fraud, theft, money laundering and corruption-related offences. | In April 2025, the SIU referred evidence of criminal conduct to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), linking Govindraju and Tembisa Hospi…
(2026-09-02). Reform drop to 3rd for first time since April 2025 in new poll. thecanary.co 
On 27 August, we reported that Reform's polling has remained fairly static for the past few months in the aggregate. This means the party has remained fairly static with some pollsters; that it's dipped with others, and that it remains ahead with some. The thing about politics, though, is that nothing remains static forever. And […] | By
(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). 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). The U.S. Has Killed 227 Civilians in Boat Strikes During "A Year of Murders" theintercept.com 
(2026-09-02). Haiti, Erik Prince, and the Cost of Privatized Security. fpif.org During the night of August 23, 2026, armed gangs attacked Kenscoff, a mountain community overlooking Port-au-Prince. By the end of the assault, at least 47 people had been killed, including five children. Twenty-two others were injured, dozens were abducted, and homes were set on fire. | Their deaths compel Haiti to confront a difficult question: Seventeen months after Erik Prince's Vectus Global became involved in the country's anti-gang operations, what measurable improvement in public security have Haitians actually received? | Prince Established His Own Standard: | Vectus Global began operating in Hai…
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). 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). Jamia Millia Islamia's Tazeen Siddique Secures AIR 1 in UGC NET June 2026. ummid.com Tazeen Siddique, who is pursuing her PhD, at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the UGC NET June 2026 exam, the result of which was announced Saturday.
(2026-09-02). Canada increases financial requirements for international students seeking study permit from September 1. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has introduced significantly higher financial requirements for international students applying to study permits starting September 1. According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, applicants must now show increased proof of funds to demonstrate their ability to support themselves during their studies. | The change has been introduced in the view of rising living costs and ensuring that students are financially prepared. | According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a single student applying for a Canadian study permit outside Quebec must now show CAN$2…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). USS Abraham Lincoln Looks Like It's Been Through Hell After 286 Days At Sea. twz.com 
We got our first good look at the Lincoln as it pulled into port in Thailand for its only liberty call of its entire cruise and after sustaining high-tempo combat ops for months.
(2026-09-02). 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.
(2026-09-02). DSA Candidate Criticizes 8 Dems Who Voted for "Anti-Socialism" House Measure. truthout.org On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning socialism — including democratic socialism, which has grown in popularity over the past few years — and called for the passage of a voter suppression bill endorsed by President Donald Trump. The measure was supported by all Republicans voting. Eight members of the Democratic conference also voted in favor of the… |
(2026-09-02). University of Pennsylvania grad killed in 'random and unprovoked' stabbing attack in Times Square. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A New Jersey woman has been identified as the victim who was killed in a stabbing incident in Times Square on Monday. | Police say 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, of Chester, N.J., died at the hospital. The other victim, a 68-year-old man, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition. | Piacenti graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and Fordham Law in 2021, according to her social media. She is the vice president of business select…
(2026-09-02). China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit. geo.tv Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping upon his arrival at the Cairo International Airport, Egypt, September 1, 2026. — Reuters Xi's trip is first to Middle East in four years.China seeks wider diplomatic and economic role in ME.Two…
(2026-09-02). Grandpa Don't Preach — Blood Is On Your Sleeves. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech at Madison Square in New York, 'Call to Action' for peace, needs public scrutiny as it comes at a time when the persecution of Muslims in India has become a global folklore.
(2026-09-02). Three provinces officially kick off Tourism Month. sanews.gov.za Three provinces officially kick off Tourism Month | The Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape have joined forces for the first ever Tri-Province Tourism Month media launch held on Monday at the Chargo River Lodge in Colesberg. | The theme for the 2026 Tourism Month is: "Growing South Africa's Tourism Sector in the Digital Era". | "This pioneering collaboration positions the three provinces as one seamless tourism region, centred on the breathtaking Lake Gariep, South Africa's largest reservoir and a shared natural wonder. | "By breaking provincial boundaries, the initiative invites domestic travellers to exp…
(2026-09-02). Resolución en Cámara de Representantes de EEUU condena al socialismo. radiohc.cu Una resolución de condena al socialismo ´en todas sus formas ª fue aprobada en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, lo cual puede interpretarse hoy como un mensaje político previo a las elecciones intermedias del 3 de noviembre. | Los líderes republicanos programaron la votación teniendo en cuenta el empuje que muestran en este ciclo electoral los candidatos socialistas democráticos, quienes han recibido en varios lugares el apoyo en las urnas de los votantes en las primarias demócratas. | Los republicanos vincularon esos triunfos con su propio esfuerzo por aprobar la Ley SAVE America impulsa…
(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…