(2026-09-10). IAEA escalates Iran nuclear dispute with first Security Council referral in 20 years. geo.tv This illustration, taken on June 16, 2025, shows the International Atomic Energy Agency logo and the Iranian flag. — Reuters
(2026-09-10). VW Osnabràºck: Making weapons for genocide and war instead of convertibles. wsws.org With the sale of VW's Osnabràºck plant to an Israeli financial investor, the SPD, IG Metall union and VW's works council are paving the way to a war economy.
2026-09-09: Usa Voted Against the Entire World, Opposing Equality For Africa
The United States voted against the entire world in a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called for the UN to adopt a more accurate Equal Earth world map, replacing the colonial-era Mercator projection (of year 1569), which distorts the size of the West, making it look much larger, while Africa appears small. Ben Norton explains how the US empire opposes decolonization and is trying to revive colonialism.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran responds to Grossis remarks on nuclear site inspections
The Iranian mission said Grossi should first call on the United States and Israel to stop attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards.
2026-09-07: Liberal Zionists Are Evil Sh*tbags
In a recent appearance at the Hampton Institute, Hillary Clinton stated that Benjamin Netanyahu's "first and foremost" offense is the damage he has done to Israel and its reputation.
reuters.com (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities sayOperations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.
apnews.com (2026-09-08). Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 peopleIsrael's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran calls on UN to hold US, Israel accountable for war crime
Iran's mission to the UN Office in Geneva has urged for holding the United States and Israeli regime accountable for the war crimes they committed during their aggression against Iran on February 28.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-09). Iran war live: US, Iran attack oil tankers; crude futures hit $100 a barrel
In response, IRGC says its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers, along with 10 additional "violating ships" accused of attempting to pass a "prohibited and unsafe zone" in the Strait of Hormuz.
washingtonpost.com (2026-09-09). U.S. students scores on international test reach lowest point in 2 decadesAmerican students earned their lowest math and reading scores in more than two decades on an international exam that tests 15-year-olds' knowledge of core subjects, data released Tuesday show.
(2026-09-10). Trump administration doubles down on attack on mail ballots. wsws.org Less than 8 weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, the Trump administration is escalating its drive to disenfranchise millions of working class and poor voters. The centerpiece of the White House's assault on the right to vote is its attack on mail-in voting.
(2026-09-10). Three Major Revelations About The Gaza Holocaust In The Israeli Press. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Israeli press has published three significant revelations about the Gaza holocaust, reporting (1) that Benjamin Netanyahu concealed advanced knowledge of the Hamas attack on October 7, (2) that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages immediately after October 7, and (3) that according to an IDF drone operator, the Israeli military was intentionally firing on civilians throughout Gaza during its operations in the Palestinian territory. | The first two come from a Haaretz article…
(2026-09-10). France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com France has deployed its first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft, strengthening its ability to monitor threats at sea and support anti-submarine missions. Built under the AVSIMAR programme, the new jets combine advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, intelligence-gathering and rescue capabilities as NATO bolsters its maritime security amid rising tensions with Russia.
(2026-09-10). Australia's political leaders are failing democracy. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's political leaders continue to put self-interest and political expediency ahead of the democratic principles they claim to uphold.
(2026-09-10). South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz. globalvoices.org 'We cannot allow our young people to become victims of an unjust war of aggression.'Global Voices Representatives from Korean civil society marched from the U.S. Embassy to the Blue House (the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea) in Seoul. Image provided by People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy in This post is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-10). The 6,000 reasons the world can't simply quit oil. onlineopinion.com.au Are we addicted to fossil fuel or is it a functional necessity?
(2026-09-10). Trump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026. — ReutersTrump headlines first Republican midterm convention.Party hopes event sparks turnout before November 3.Some candidates fear Trump's…
(2026-09-10). Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum's three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen…
(2026-09-10). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person's mouth covered with tape bearing a message "no to executions" in Iran, in Paris in France, January 31, 2026. | © 2026 Daniel Perron/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). The intensifying US-Canada trade war: A product and accelerant of inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org American imperialism's aggression cannot be opposed by lining up with any one or a coalition of its imperialist rivals. The trade war between the US and Canada is a reactionary conflict between two imperialist powers desperately seeking to secure their interests.
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-10). Support in Australia and NZ for the freedom of jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "This conviction speaks to dictatorial, selective, politicised prosecutions and a grey repressive, unwelcoming state" — Mark Davis, lawyer and journalist.
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Brazil's PT unveils Lula's election platform: austerity, nationalism and militarism amid deepening global crisis. wsws.org The PT's election platform is vague, self-congratulatory and systematically deceptive, painting a social reality entirely at odds with that lived by Brazilian workers and youth.
(2026-09-10). After the AfD's election victory: The Left Party is courting the CDU. wsws.org After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party is ingratiating itself even more openly with the CDU and the other establishment parties and offering to prop up CDU-led governments. This recipe will not weaken the AfD but strengthen it further.
(2026-09-10). "The verdict against Bogdan is an indictment of the Ukrainian regime" wsws.org On September 6, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP-Germany), as part of its campaign for the Berlin state election, held a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the slogans "Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk!" We publish below the speech by Katja Rippert, SGP candidate in the Berlin elections.
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardiannotes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). The bridge: from Magellan to Panama and the return of multimodal connectivity. onlineopinion.com.au The modern world has too many choke points and not enough redundancies.
(2026-09-10). Thailand's bogus amnesty law. wsws.org The legislation provides amnesty (or official pardons) to royalist and conservative forces while continuing the persecution of critics of the monarchy and other political opponents.
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). x.com 
Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-09). Xi extends Teachers' Day greetings, urges nurturing capable youth for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended greetings to teachers and educators across the country ahead of Teachers' Day, which is celebrated annually on Sept. 10.
(2026-09-10). Zelenskiy's plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova, Norway PM reveals. geo.tv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on May 20, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — ReutersThe plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to…
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite. geo.tv
(2026-09-09). South Korea says Hormuz talks with France concern contribution options, not troop deployment. al-monitor.com By Kyu-seok ShimSEOUL, Sept 9 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed cooperation on security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a summit in Paris on Tuesday, but the talks did not concern troop deployment, Seoul's presidential office said.Lee, who is on a state visit to France, said at a joint press conference that he had discussed the Strait of Hormuz with Macron as part of wider talks on international security issues.
(2026-09-09). Is this Mojtaba's biggest blow to Trump? Iran just caught America's 'most advanced' underwater drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's IRGC Navy claims it has captured an advanced U.S. unmanned underwater vessel near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz in what it described as a "complex intelligence and operational" mission. The reported seizure comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran clashes at sea, although the claim has not been independently verified and Washington has not confirmed the capture.
(2026-09-09). Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Joe BrockWASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.
(2026-09-09). Protesters urge South Korea to stay out of Iran war. al-monitor.com Dozens of South Koreans urged their government on Wednesday not to deploy troops to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, slamming what they called Washington's "illegal war". | The protesters across from the large US embassy compound in Seoul waved signs saying "Do not join a war of aggression" as their leaders weigh a "contribution" to the waterway's security.
(2026-09-09). Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 12, preliminary shipping data showed on Wednesday.The figures could change as some ships typically switch off their transponders during the voyage.Of the six vessels, five were entering and one was exiting, initial data from shiptracker Kpler showed at 0200 GMT. They included one Panamax and one intermediate tanker.
(2026-09-09). Video: Dozens protest potential Strait of Hormuz deployment. aljazeera.com Almost 100 anti-war activists protested on Wednesday outside the Sejong Centre in Seoul.
(2026-09-09). IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council. al-monitor.com The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance" in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic republic. | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not had access to key nuclear facilities in Iran since Israel, joined by the United States, launched a 12-day conflict in June 2025 that included strikes on nuclear sites.
(2026-09-09). IAEA board passes resolution reporting Iran to UN Security Council. al-monitor.com By Francois MurphyVIENNA, Sept 9 (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board of governors has passed a resolution reporting Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the first time in 20 years for breaching its non-proliferation obligations, diplomats said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). US strikes Iranian tankers after attempted attack on Navy ship. al-monitor.com Iran fired ballistic missiles into Jordan in response, targeting a key US air base in escalation after US aircraft destroyed five more oil tankers in Tehran's fleet.
(2026-09-09). US Destroys Iranian Tankers, Iran Retaliates: Is a Bigger War Coming? thinktank.pk The Iran-US war is entering another dangerous phase, with Washington and Tehran moving from pressure and deterrence toward increasingly direct attacks on military and economic targets. The latest escalation began with the United States destroying five Iranian oil tankers after Washington said Iranian forces had repeatedly targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles. Tehran …
(2026-09-09). Exclusive-Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Pakistan has delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to rein in its Yemeni Houthi allies after they stepped up attacks on the kingdom, in a coordinated effort to prevent the crisis from spiralling, Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian sources said.The Houthis struck an airbase in Khamis Mushait and oil infrastructure in nearby cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people, in one of the biggest attacks on Saudi Arabia since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February.
(2026-09-09). How Saudi Arabia seeks to contain Houthis without provoking Iran. al-monitor.com Riyadh is balancing pressure on the Houthis with efforts to keep Iran from widening the conflict, as attacks threaten Saudi energy exports through the Red Sea.
(2026-09-09). What Houthi setbacks in Yemen mean for regional influence. al-monitor.com The renewed fighting in Yemen is testing one of Iran's most valuable regional partnerships just as Tehran scrambles to preserve its remaining leverage.
(2026-09-09). Israel's grip on American politics is finally being questioned. mondoweiss.net 
From Iraq to Iran, the Israel lobby has, for decades, pushed America towards wars in the Middle East. But with Trump's wildly unpopular Iran war, the unshakeable power of the Israel lobby is finally being called into question.
(2026-09-09). Iran's top power trio meet in Tehran for 'secret' talks after seizure of America's 'advanced' drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's top leadership has held a high-level meeting in Tehran as tensions with the U.S. escalate, with President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the judiciary chief. The talks come after Iran's Navy claimed the capture of a U.S. unmanned submersible, while President Donald Trump touted the success of the American naval blockade.
(2026-09-09). Iran attacks US base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk. al-monitor.com By Enas Alashray and Idrees AliCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at abase in Jordan used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday, after the U.S. said it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, in a sharp escalation of the six-month-old war.Increased attacks by both theU.S. and Iran have shattered a month of relative calm, hitting military, shipping and energy assets, sending oil prices surging and drawing in regional allies in recent days.
(2026-09-09). Iran's proxy war is back: Trump aide points straight to Mojtaba's hand behind Saudi attacks | Watch. hindustantimes.com The U.S. says it is closely monitoring escalating Houthi activity, warning of an Iranian hand behind the group's actions. Washington also highlighted its strong defence relationship with Saudi Arabia and said ground operations are underway against Houthi advances, while stopping short of announcing any new U.S. military action.
(2026-09-09). DHS Claims TPS for 170,000 Salvadorans Will Remain Despite Looming Expiration. truthout.org Temporary protected status for 170,000 Salvadorans is set to expire at midnight Wednesday, but the Department of Homeland Security said protections will remain in place until the Trump administration makes a decision to extend or terminate El Salvador's designation, in place since 2001. "An announcement on El Salvador's TPS will be made at the appropriate time," a DHS spokesperson said in an… |
(2026-09-09). Israel's war leaves Lebanon's schools balancing students and the displaced. aljazeera.com Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war.
(2026-09-09). White Phosphorus: Recent Use, Inhumane Effects Require New Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A white phosphorus munition airbursts over buildings in the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon during an Israeli bombardment on October 31, 2024. | © 2024 AFP via Getty Images | Recent use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in Lebanon underscores the need for new international law to regulate these devastating weapons.White phosphorus munitions can inflict excruciating burns and cause lifelong physical, psychological, and socioeconomic harm.Countries should condemn ongoing use of white phosphorus munitions, call for further international talks on the matter, and ensure…
(2026-09-09). Lebanon/Israel: Hezbollah's Use of Cluster Munitions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Israelis look at the border with Lebanon from a position in the northern village of Metula on March 5, 2026, after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel during the ongoing conflict. | © March 2026 Amir Levy/Getty Images | (Beirut, September 9, 2026) — Hezbollah unlawfully fired widely banned cluster munitions into a town in northern Israel on March 4, 2026, and again on March 15, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks, neither of which caused civilian casualties, took place during a major escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah beginning on March 2 as par…
(2026-09-09). Israel Pounds Southern Lebanon, Killing One and Destroying School. news.antiwar.com Pre-dawn strikes hit several towns and villages across southern Lebanon, leading UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to express alarm about the ongoing Israeli escalation and call for Israel to withdraw from the occupied Lebanese territory. An Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle near Zebbedine, killing the rider. The identity of the slain has not been …
(2026-09-09). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-09). The Australian Royal Commission Turning Anti-Zionism Into A Crime. popularresistance.org In January 2026, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, announced the establishment of a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion following the deadly attack at Bondi Beach in December 2025, when two gunmen killed 15 people and injured 40 others. In Australia, a Royal Commission is an independent public inquiry of the highest form, rarely established for matters of public importance. It holds unique powers to subpoena evidence and documents, and its recommendations carry significant public and political weight, often informing legislative and policy reforms.
(2026-09-09). UCLA doctoral student sues over punishment for anti-genocide protests. wsws.org UCLA doctoral student Dylan Kupsh is suing after nearly two years of disciplinary proceedings, campus exclusion and a withheld degree tied to his anti-genocide protests.
(2026-09-09). Labour would prioritise recognition of Palestine, sanctions on Israel. asiapacificreport.nz By Russell Palmer of RNZ Labour is calling the government's stance on Israel an "embarrassment" to the country, and says it is failing to meet its responsibilities under the Genocide Convention. Britain, France and Canada are set to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband saying…
(2026-09-09). ONU denuncia seis décadas de genocidio económico contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Derechos Humanos (CDH) denunció seis décadas del genocidio económico contra Cuba, lo cual consideró como la política de medidas coercitivas unilaterales (MCU) más antigua de la historia de los nexos de Estados Unidos. | Un informe presentado por la relatora especial del CDH expone con cifras concretas los desmanes provocados en la isla por el reforzado bloqueo norteamericano. | Las MCU tienen un efecto devastador en toda la población cubana, especialmente en las mujeres, niños, personas mayores, personas con discapacidad y personas con enfermedades crónicas. | Cuba enfrenta graves obstáculos para ha…
(2026-09-09). In His Trade War, Trump Crossed a Red Line: Canada's French Language Policies. truthout.org As trade war escalates between the U.S. and Canada, Donald Trump spent the Labor Day weekend sharing generative AI images of him as a hockey player beating up Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney took a more serious tone, releasing a 15-minute video (20 minutes in French) on Tuesday morning speaking directly to Canadians. In it, he said that by standing up to Trump's belligerence… |
(2026-09-09). Somali Migrant With Legal Right to Live in US Sent to Guantánamo. truthout.org Federal immigration authorities have sent a resident of St. Paul, Minnesota, to Guantánamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, despite the man having no criminal record and being a legal resident of the U.S. Adam Abdullah, 31, is an auto mechanic who was born in Somalia and came to the U.S. seeking asylum in 2023. He has regularly checked in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since he began… |
(2026-09-09). UNICEF Cuba promotes green jobs in the sugar sector. radiohc.cu The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF Cuba) has announced that, through partnerships with UN agencies, a project is underway in the country to promote green jobs for young people. | The initiative, as the organization explained on its Facebook page, is being implemented through the Green Jobs for Youth Pact, with the participation of the International Labor Organization for Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations Environment Program, and UNICEF, in coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. | The sugar sector was selected as a strategic entry point for a pilot program that links…
(2026-09-09). Advocates hold Congressional hearing in defense of Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Events on September 2 in D.C. capped intense summer work and coordination between National Network on Cuba (NNOC), Americas without Sanctions, and Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition. The pro-Cuba groups were aware of the inhumane conditions imposed by the U.S. on multiple countries in Latin America, and that U.S. influence over elections has moved seven countries far …
(2026-09-09). Cuba guarda en sus rocas la memoria de la Tierra. cubadebate.cu Cuba alcanza 548 geositios declarados y tres geoparques nacionales aprobados que protegen formaciones únicas, fósiles y paisajes con valor científico y turístico.
(2026-09-09). CDH evalúa impacto de bloqueo de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Derechos Humanos (CDH) de la ONU evaluó este miércoles en su sesión plenaria el impacto de la política de asfixia económica de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y la violación de ese cerco del derecho internacional. | La evaluación del propósito de Washington de estrangular la economía cubana se realizó a partir de un informe en el CDH, con una denuncia factual de las penurias causadas por esa política, reforzada por un bloqueo energético desde enero pasado. | El documento de la relatora especial para evaluar el impacto de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales reforzadas de Washington contra la isla, además…
(2026-09-09). Universidad del oriente de Cuba fortalece cooperación científica en Bélgica. radiohc.cu La Universidad de Holguín, en el oriente cubano, fortalece sus lazos académicos en Bélgica mediante la firma de acuerdos internacionales destinados a la investigación aplicada y la innovación tecnológica. | El programa se inserta en el proyecto de Cooperación Universitaria Institucional (IUC, por sus siglas en inglés), enfocado en la ingeniería de soluciones de servicios inteligentes para el desarrollo social y tecnológico. | Autoridades del centro de educación superior cubano y de la Universidad KU Leuven, de Bélgica, suscribieron un convenio que formaliza el desarrollo de programas de doctorados conjuntos entre…
(2026-09-09). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba jamás volverá a ser colonia. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este martes que su país "tiene claro que jamás volverá a ser colonia ni neocolonia" de ningún imperio. | En un mensaje difundido a través de sus redes sociales, el mandatario sostuvo que la nación caribeña conoce profundamente el significado histórico de haber estado subordinado a dos potencias imperiales en el pasado.Cuba, que conoce bien el significado de haber sido colonia y neocolonia de dos imperios, tiene claro que jamás volverá a serlo de ninguno", señaló. | Agregó que "la sangre q…
(2026-09-09). Could Israel's Consulate Closure Order Escalate Its Diplomatic Rift With Britain? moderndiplomacy.eu Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, while British diplomats assigned to a US led Gaza coordination mission and diplomats based in Ramallah have reportedly been given only seven days to leave. The move comes after Britain imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. France and …
(2026-09-09). Palestine Letter: Reporting our lives, not your ideology. mondoweiss.net 
I didn't choose to make my identity political. But for Palestinian journalists, even naming our own grief and experiences gets branded as 'ideological'.
(2026-09-09). Fruit of science grants may be used for weapons, EU tells Israel. electronicintifada.net Gaza researchers awarded a pittance.
(2026-09-09). Palestinian girl on her way to school killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. ummid.com Palestinian Yousef Akila and his 6-year-old daughter, Wafa'a, were killed in an Israeli strike targeting their vehicle west of Gaza City on the first day of the school year.
(2026-09-09). Israel's Quadcopter Drones Have Become a Weapon of Everyday Killing in Gaza. scheerpost.com By Malak Hijazi & Ohood Nassar This article was originally published by Truthout No space, either on land or in water, sits outside the drones' reach. The siege tightens by the day. Sadeq Abdelhafiz, 26, noticed an unusual quiet around him as he stood in the Shujaiya neighborhood of Gaza near the cemetery on Salah …
(2026-09-09). Gaza students with overseas university offers, scholarships remain trapped. aljazeera.com As a new term begins, students promised places abroad face impossible immigration rules.
(2026-09-09). 9/3: China Panda Aid Partners with ƒ∞nsan Sebil Selam to Support Gaza. indybay.org China Panda Aid Partners with ƒ∞nsan Sebil Selam to Support Gaza People through Soup Kitchen Project…
(2026-09-09). Who was Wafaa Akila, the Gaza girl killed on her first day of school? mronline.org 
Nine-year-old Wafaa Akila was killed with her father in Gaza City after leaving school to buy supplies for the new year.
(2026-09-09). The US—Venezuela Oil Pact in Critical Historical Context. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Sep 06, 2026 It is irresponsible to assert categorically that the US—Venezuela oil pact is beneficial [for Venezuela], especially if it is evaluated in isolation from issues such as external debt and fundamental political and geopolitical variables. Yes, what was formally announced in terms of royalties and taxes allows for projecting, …
(2026-09-09). Venezuela Is Processing 600 Tons of Debris Hourly at Key Disposal Center. orinocotribune.com The operational deployment covers an area of eight hectares and involves 27 pieces of heavy machinery and 150 skilled workers. With an installed capacity to process 600 tons of debris and wreckage per hour—material originating from areas affected by the double earthquake on June 24—operations are steadily progressing at the Temporary Disposal Center in Caraballeda, …
(2026-09-09). Venezuela: National Popular Consultation for Communal Projects Scheduled for October 18. orinocotribune.com The National Popular Consultation, through which Venezuelan communes select their priority projects, has been scheduled for October 18. On Monday, September 7, the general secretary of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, said that PSUV members are constantly holding events and assemblies with the aim of participating in the consultation. "The number …
(2026-09-09). Why Pentagon is the Central Axis of the US-Venezuela Oil Deal. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Sep 4, 2026 According to the fact sheet published by the White House on August 31, the Office of Strategic Capital of the Pentagon (renamed the Department of War) will own 35% of the shares of the company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), selected by the Trump administration to lead …
(2026-09-09). Venezuela Reactivates Chivacoa—Barquisimeto Railway Service After Years of Closure. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela has reactivated the railway service connecting Chivacoa, in Yaracuy state, with Barquisimeto, the capital of neighboring Lara state, following several years of suspension and extensive rehabilitation work along the route. The State Railways Institute (IFE) announced the reopening after completing repairs that included stabilizing 33 kilometers of track between Chivacoa and Yaritagua and …
(2026-09-09). Over 1,400 Homes Repaired by Venezuelan State Following Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the reparation of 440 additional residences in Caracas as part of the state program to repair infrastructure affected by the June 24 double earthquake, bringing the total to 1,476 homes repaired to date. The delivery took place at Block 4 of the Ruperto Lugo sector, in the …
(2026-09-09). Venezuela: Conferencia de Luis Britto Garcia, ´El peor convenio petrolero del mundo ª. indybay.org Venezuela: Conferencia de Luis Britto Garcia, ´El peor convenio petrolero del mundo ª | y entrevista al compañero Mario Silva…
(2026-09-09). China steps up countermeasures against U.S. sanctions on Chinese entities. ecns.cn China has stepped up countermeasures against U.S. sanctions, criticizing the U.S. for abusing unilateral sanctions and extraterritorial measures.
(2026-09-09). Travellers in UK face more chaos after air traffic control glitch. geo.tv People stand with their luggage as the queue at check-in desks inside Terminal 5 of London Heathrow airport, west of London on September 8, 2026, following major disruption due an issue affecting the Nats air traffic control systems. — AFPRyanair calls for Nats chief Martin Rolfe's…
(2026-09-09). Is the Global Economy Running Too Hot for Financial Markets? moderndiplomacy.eu The global economy has entered the second half of the year with surprising strength despite two wars, sharply higher energy prices and persistent geopolitical disruption. Rather than triggering a broad slowdown, the shocks have so far been absorbed by an economy being powered by corporate investment, artificial intelligence and rising defence spending. That resilience, however, …
(2026-09-09). Norway's seizure of a Russian vessel is a dangerous escalation. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, Norwegian authorities
(2009-09-26). Lawyer found dead inside car at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-09). Hutu and Tutsi: The history behind the divide. aljazeera.com How a colonial legacy continues to shape conflict and identity.
(2026-09-09). First Look At General Atomics' Wildfire, Its Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper (Updated). twz.com 
The USAF is hunting for new lower-cost armed drones to perform the same missions as the MQ-9 in the wake of huge Reaper losses.
(2026-09-09). "Let's Just Round Them Up" : The Rise of Islamophobia in the Post-9/11 Domestic War on Terror. democracynow.org 
The attacks on September 11, 2001, unleashed a wave of Islamophobia in the United States that resulted in widespread harassment and persecution of Muslim Americans. In addition to vigilante attacks targeting Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim, there was also state repression including police roundups, community surveillance, prosecutions on often flimsy terrorism charges and mass deportations. Meanwhile, the wars launched by the United States in the aftermath of 9/11 have killed close to 1 million people in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen and elsewhere, according to the Costs of War Project at Brown Unive…
(2026-09-09). Delhi Hostel Collapse Death Toll 7, Many Still Under Debris. ummid.com The death toll in the Delhi hostel building which collapsed Sunday has risen to 7 with 12 of some 50 others trapped under the debris rescued, officials said.
(2026-09-09). Trump's Arctic threats: why Canada and Europe need cooperation with Russia. infobrics.org Trump's growing pressure on Canada and Europe (over Greenland and now Iceland) is exposing the limits of a purely trans-Atlantic approach to Arctic governance. With Russia being a key Arctic power, trans-Arctic cooperation would be a natural path for Europe and Canada.
(2026-09-09). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 1st Congressional District race in Bucks County. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for Pa.'s 1st…
(2026-09-09). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-09). 'Totally reliant on Mother Nature': UK drought raises water security fears. aljazeera.com Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply.
(2026-09-09). Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway's King Harald V. aljazeera.com Thousands line streets of Norway's capital as King Harald V is laid to rest during service attended by world leaders.
(2026-09-09). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-09). Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group's election victory.
(2026-09-09). 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.
(2026-09-09). Has India Learned to 'Manage' China? Beijing Scholars Debate New Delhi's Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu After SR Talks in Beijing yielded positive eight-point consensus, experts and analysts in India have welcomed the new-found optimism in relations with China. However, the opinion in China remains wary of India suddenly turning friendly. Some even view this 'friendly' stance as 'India essentially trying to buy itself some breathing space.' Two weeks ago, the …
(2026-09-09). Hermeus Unveils Air-Launched Ramjet Test Vehicle for High-Speed Experiments. twz.com 
Hermeus is developing an expendable ramjet-powered aircraft, Ramjet-X, which will be air-launched from its reusable, F-16-sized America didn't lose ground in…
(2026-09-09). Treasury refuses to close private jet tax loophole senators call a giveaway to billionaires. nationofchange.org 
The formula values a flight from New York to Washington at $236, against a fair market cost of up to $5,112…
(2026-09-09). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-09). Flash floods surge through Morocco's Atlas Mountains. aljazeera.com Video shows floodwaters sweeping through Morocco's Atlas Mountains after heavy rain in Khenifra.
(2026-09-09). Iran War: Tehran's assertive Rhetoric signals a new and dangerous Phase in Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Iran's threat to target American warships with an enhanced ballistic missile appears to mark a new and potentially more dangerous phase o…
(2026-09-09). Could Najib's Possible Pardon Put Malaysia's Anti Corruption Fight at Risk? moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia's ruling coalition has said that people convicted in high profile corruption and abuse of power cases should serve their full sentences, as reports emerge that former Prime Minister Najib Razak may be seeking another royal pardon. Najib has been imprisoned since 2022 after convictions linked to the multibillion dollar 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. …
(2026-09-09). New Study: The Antarctic Ice Sheet Gained Mass From 2020-2024 Due To Staggering Snow And Ice Accumulation. wattsupwiththat.com Antarctica as a whole has only contributed 0.35 cm to sea level rise since 2003.
(2026-09-09). What 'right' and 'left' mean in Israel today. aljazeera.com In Israel, the left-right divide is shaped less by economics than by positions on Palestinian statehood and occupation.
(2026-09-09). China to impose anti-dumping measures on Japanese dichlorosilane imports. ecns.cn China will impose provisional anti-dumping measures on imports of dichlorosilane originating in Japan starting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday.
(2026-09-09). The Saddest Cattle in the World: Atahualpa Yupanqui, Empire, and the Sound of Stolen Land. publicbooks.org "He only needed that couplet. Two lines that conjure the story of an entire social order."
(2026-09-09). Meet 04 Muslims who have won the 2026 National Teachers Award. ummid.com In a proud moment for the Indian Muslims, President of India Droupadi Murmu Saturday awarded 04 distinguished teachers from the community serving in various parts of India with the 2026 National Teachers Award.
(2026-09-09). New Hampshire primary results: Key takeaways for US midterm elections. aljazeera.com The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.
(2026-09-09). PBOC extends gold-buying streak to 22 months with record monthly increase. ecns.cn China's central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 22 consecutive months in August, with holdings rising to 76.73 million ounces by the end of the month, according to data released Monday by the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(2026-09-09). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-09). China, U.S. maintain communication on AI: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the United States are maintaining communication on AI-related issues, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-09-09). LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection. al-monitor.com LIV Golf, the breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, filed Tuesday for bankruptcy protection. | The filing at a New Jersey court indicates the organization, which lost its deep-pocketed Saudi investors earlier this year, intends to restructure and return in a new form, though the fate of star players including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm remains unclear.
(2026-09-09). Well found in Saharanpur Masjid debris sparks new row. ummid.com The discovery of the well in the Saharanpur Masjid debris has heated up local politics, with various factions moving to interpret the find in their own ways.
(2026-09-09). RSF slams 'outrageous' failure to bring justice 9 years after killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Angered by the lack of full justice nearly a decade after the assassination of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has demanded the government take measures to protect journalists and media freedom. On 2 September 2026, the Criminal Court in Valletta found Yorgen Fenech, the Maltese businessman linked…
(2026-09-09). Iran's Top Security Official: US Received Clear Warnings from New Iranian Missiles. orinocotribune.com Iran's top security official says Washington has received a "clear warning" from the Islamic Republic's new missile capabilities, after Tehran tested a new anti-ship missile near a US warship in regional waters. Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in a post on X early Tuesday, September 8, that Iran …
(2026-09-09). A Growing Global Push for Free Education for Every Child. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students in a pre-primary school classroom in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2021. | © 2021 Bede Sheppard / Human Rights Watch | The global push to make free education accessible for every child gained momentum, as 81 states met at the United Nations in Geneva on August 31 to September 2 to discuss a proposed treaty that could strengthen children's right to education and remove financial barriers that keep many out of school.The new optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child would recognize early childhood care and education as part of the right to education, guarantee…
(2026-09-09). Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026, Choice Filling Schedule Published. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List of the students, who are seeking admission in different medical and dental colleges for the year 2026-27, and are now participating in the Second Round of MBBS and BDS Counselling.
(2026-09-09). Newly Released Records Show Officials Lied About Air Toxins Following 9/11. truthout.org Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unsealed more than 170,000 pages of records that offer new insights into how the city responded to the disaster. Some of the papers indicate that officials lied about the hazardous toxins that burned and remained near ground zero for months afterward, even as the government assured New Yorkers the air… |
(2026-09-09). Delegates from multiple countries call for youth to promote BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Recently, the 2nd "Belt and Road" Forum on People-to-People Connectivity took place in Nanjing.
(2026-09-09). ICE refuses to pay for medical care in its concentration camps. wsws.org ICE's failed transition to a new medical claims system has left outside providers unpaid since October 2025, while detainees report delayed and canceled specialty care.
(2026-09-09). Indonesian Military Court Reduces Acid Attack Sentences. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator at KontraS, attending a protest in Bandar Lampung, Sumatra on February 5, 2026. | © 2026 Project Multatuli/Adrian Mulya | A military court in Jakarta reduced the prison sentences and overturned the dishonorable discharge of two of the four military personnel convicted for the March 2026 acid attack against human rights activist Andrie Yunus. The appellate decision, dated August 20, reduced the sentences of 2nd Sgt. Edi Sudarko and 1st Lt. Budhi Hariyanto Widhi Cahyono of the Indonesian military's Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) by six months, b…
(2026-09-09). China-Russia Economic Cooperation: Important Updates on Regional Integration, Industrial Localization, & Logistics Connectivity. infobrics.org The first half of 2026 was marked not only by record trade expansion, with bilateral trade reaching US$134.1 billion, but also by a series of interconnected developments across regional cooperation, transport infrastructure, industrial production, research collaboration and investment promotion…
(2026-09-09). UN New World Map Projection: Cartography or Politics of Power. ummid.com The challenge is not whether we can draw a different map, the challenge is whether, having seen the distortion, we are willing to question the world we thought the map was showing us.
(2026-09-09). Yemen's Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast. aljazeera.com Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.
(2026-09-09). How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK, others? aljazeera.com Israel announced four countermeasures including the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
(2026-09-09). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-09). Saturday 10/3: Stand for Reparations! Justice for African & Indigenous People. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist, | 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley | Connie Barbour room…
(2026-09-09). Former BBC Journalist Huda Zariwala detained by UP Police. ummid.com Huda Zariwala, Former BBC Journalist who also worked as News Anchor for Saudi TV Channel 2, has been detained by Uttar Pradesh Police.
(2026-09-09). Brazilian judiciary scandal exposes crisis of rule one month before elections. wsws.org A month before Brazil's elections, feuding factions of the Federal Supreme Court have exposed the terminal crisis of the political regime built on the 1988 Constitution.
(2026-09-09). It's Hard To Know Things And Not Sound Like A Depressed Bore. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Substack I rarely leave it this long between writing, but I've been somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer volume of ____ery we face. That ____ery should, I know, be grist to my mill, but rather than motivating me, it has left me feeling angry, dispirited, and, perversely, lacking motivation. I'm well aware of the …
(2026-09-09). Online debate surges after Jiangxi family faces subsidy review over daughter's Hong Kong concert trip. ecns.cn A viral online debate has erupted after a low-income household in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, faced a review of its subsistence allowance benefits following the daughter's trip to Hong Kong to attend a concert.
(2026-09-09). Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods. aljazeera.com Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.
(2026-09-09). 'Israel's Shrill Attack on Ed Miliband Exposes Its Weakness'. bylinetimes.com I listened with increasing outrage and disbelief as a series of Israeli figures, including the country's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, accused the British Government of imposing trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank for purely domestic political reasons. They alleged that the British Government's action is nothing more than virtue signalling, in order to appease the Labour Party's left wing in the run-up to the party's annual conference, to fend off an electoral challenge from the Green Party, and to win the support of pro-Palestinian voters, in the upcoming by-election in Keir St…
(2026-09-09). August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor. al-monitor.com The EU's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer. | In response to the assessment by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the UN warned that until humanity weaned off fossil fuels, the planet would only push deeper into uncharted territory.
(2026-09-09). UP NEET UG Round 1 Allotment 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' today i.e. Monday September 07, 2026 First Round UP NEET UG 2026 Allotment List (NEET UG Allotment Result) for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-09). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 142nd House District race in Bucks County. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 142nd House District seat?:…
(2026-09-09). 'Energiser' or 'circus': US voters weigh in on Trump's midterm convention. aljazeera.com The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections.
(2026-09-09). 'South Park' Changes Name To 'South America,' Mocking Trump, Google And Apple All At Once [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: South Park / x | They say if you want to know the true history of any era in politics, you should look to the satirists of the time. | OK, nobody ever said that, but maybe they should, especially when talking about the political landscape under President Donald Trump. Although, to be fair, it must be difficult to come up with satirical ways to depict a presidency that is a consistent parody of itself. How would one even make satire out of the 24/7 sketch comedy show that is the Trump administration? | Well, the writers and creators of South Park have been doing a pretty decent job of it, and now that T…
(2026-09-09). Can Trump's Unusual Midterm Convention Help Republicans Defy History? moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are taking an unusual approach to the 2026 midterm elections by holding a national Republican convention in Dallas, just weeks before voters head to the polls. Unlike traditional party conventions, the gathering is not being held to nominate a presidential candidate or formally approve a party platform. Instead, …
(2026-09-09). Can Pakistan Escape Its Endless Cycle of Political Confrontation? thinktank.pk Pakistan's political crisis is entering another difficult phase as confrontation between the government and opposition once again moves toward the streets. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans for a major protest in Islamabad on September 27, while the government has warned about the possibility of disruption and violence. The dispute has already reached the …
(2026-09-09). India's Medical Tourism Push Has A Doctor Problem. ummid.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's target of 10 million medical tourists a year won't create new capacity in Indian healthcare, it will pull capacity out of a public system that's already short on it.
(2026-09-09). Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France. aljazeera.com Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
(2026-09-09). Muslim hai? Do dande aur maro…: Female Journalist beaten by Delhi Police. ummid.com Two female Muslim Journalists associated with 4PM News Thursday September 03, 2026 said they had been brutally beaten by Delhi Police Personnel.
(2026-09-09). 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.
(2026-09-09). Alzheimer's Disease: The Earlier We Know, The More We Can Do. ummid.com Alzheimer disease is one of the most common, but vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed conditions are part of the picture.
(2026-09-09). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11: 04 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-09-09). Joe Torsella goes from Pa. treasurer to the Philly Fringe Fest in his first one-man show. whyy.org 
(2026-09-09). Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Approve Voter Database [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: CJ Gunther / Getty | We're only two months away from the midterm elections, but that hasn't stopped the Trump administration from doing everything in its power to sow chaos and undermine confidence in the outcome. The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for permission to use Social Security data to verify state voter rolls. |
(2026-09-09). Former HKSAR Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89. ecns.cn Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), died of illness at the age of 89 in Hong Kong at 9: 57 p.m. Tuesday.
(2026-09-09). Friday 9/11: Stanford, UC Berkeley, the High-Tech Frenzy on the Campuses.How (NOT) to Rule the World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-09). India's 7.8% GDP: The Problem Is Not With The Number Alone. ummid.com Why should 5, 7 or 9 per cent growth ultimately matter unless sustained growth gives us more productive jobs, greater investment in education and health, rising real incomes, greater household savings and asset ownership, better public services, declining vulnerability and a progressively wider distribution of economic security?
(2026-09-09). Madison, September 12, 2026: Community Pharmacy 54 Year Anniversary! wibailoutpeople.org 
COMING UP THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our 54th anniversary celebration! We'll have cake and refreshments, freebies, giveaways, and herb walk, and more! Come by Saturday, September 12th between 10am and 5pm to celebrate with us! |
(2026-09-09). We Continue Our Commitment to Peace in Africa by Strengthening Our Security. worldbeyondwar.org 
From August 31 to September 3, 2026, I had the opportunity to participate in a training-of-trainers program on Comprehensive Protection in Douala, Cameroon, organized by Peace Brigades International (PBI). #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-09). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-09). MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins; Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website 'mcc.nic.in' from today i.e. Thursday September 03, 2026 Online Registration of candidates for MCC NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 Round 2.
(2026-09-09). Opening-up fuels trade in services. ecns.cn China's deeper opening-up in the services sector is set to bolster the global competitiveness of Chinese service providers and generate new growth opportunities for the global business community, according to market analysts and business executives.
(2026-09-09). Sunday 10/4: FabMo Artisans Market. indybay.org The Bay Area's Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! | The Los Altos Community Center, Oct. 4 11AM-4PM | 97 Hillview Ave.
(2026-09-09). AI researcher quits Anthropic saying AI race 'could kill us all'. aljazeera.com AI researcher warns the industry is racing towards superintelligent AI that could improve itself beyond human control.
(2026-09-09). First outbound yacht clears customs at Sanya Port's Qingshui Bay area. ecns.cn The Chinese-flagged yacht "Yangdu Tong" departed from Lingshui Qingshui Bay Yacht Marina in Hainan Province, south China, for Hong Kong on Monday after completing exit procedures, marking the first outbound yacht clearance since the Qingshui Bay port area of Sanya Port officially opened to international voyages.
(2026-09-09). Trump denials can't hide billions in US weapons sent to Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org Trying to pin the blame for the depletion of U.S. military stockpiles on something other than the war in Iran, President Donald Trump fell back on a usual scapegoat last week: Ukraine. "The Biden administration gave far more munitions away to Ukraine, at no cost to them whatsoever, than we have used in Iran," Trump
(2026-09-09). Federal panel halts first AI data center approved on US public land. nationofchange.org 
The board found regulators treated an 88.5-acre data center as barely different from the solar farm it was supposed to replace.
(2026-09-09). The 'invisible Greeks': Hollywood, the Odyssey, and the question of cultural identity. onlineopinion.com.au Christopher Nolan's Odyssey continues an entrenched Western tradition of culturally appropriating ancient cultures and eviscerating them.
(2026-09-09). Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan. aljazeera.com Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour…
(2026-09-09). Gloria Steinem Was Long Term Paid Operative For The CIA & US Imperialist Crimes. indybay.org Gloria Steinem who is being celebrated by the corporate media and capitalist class was a long term operative for the CIA around the world…
(2026-09-09). Is China's AI Rise Deepening the US Technology Security Battle? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States has accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of systematically copying technology from American AI firms, escalating an already tense technology relationship between the world's two largest economies. US law enforcement and intelligence officials allege that Chinese companies are using AI distillation, a technique that allows smaller models to learn from the outputs of …
(2026-09-09). BRICS Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Africa, Global South: BRICS Expert Council Head Panova. infobrics.org The expanded BRICS bloc has emerged as a cornerstone of the "global majority," accounting for nearly 40 percent of global GDP by purchasing power parity and serving as a vital institutional counterweight…
(2026-09-09). Jason Arday's students and colleagues meet to demand action for Black students, academics. thecanary.co 
Students, former students and colleagues of the late Prof Jason Arday gathered to demand action at Cambridge University as a legacy for their friend and mentor. But so far there is little sign of the university doing the right thing. Arday died on 14 August after the media poured out a flood of articles against […] | By
(2026-09-09). Japanese netizens' doubts over Chinese hot meals for rescuers at Gyirong Port reveal a misunderstanding of disaster relief. ecns.cn A video showing military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has prompted skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who questioned whether the personnel were merely "camping."
(2026-09-09). Seven L.A. Tattoo Artists Supporting Palestine Through Ink and Flash Sheets. lataco.com While not everyone can donate funds, these tattoo artists prove that you can donate time, skills, and hope.
(2026-09-09). Apple iPhone event: How and where to watch launch of iPhone 18 pro, iPhone 18 pro max; check price in India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event is scheduled for September 9, with the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the company's first foldable iPhone expected to be the biggest announcemen | Apple iPhone event: How and where to watch launch of iPhone 18 pro, iPhone 18 pro max; check price in India…
(2026-09-09). Sharks having a whale of a time? onlineopinion.com.au Is it time to rethink our attitudes to protecting great whites? Has conserving whales boosted the number of predators in our waters? Maybe a cull is called for.
(2026-09-09). Newsom Killed The AI Kill Switch. levernews.com 
(2026-09-09). Argentina's Milei hails the Pinochet coup: A government in crisis turns to dictatorship and nationalism. wsws.org A government whose austerity program is feeding the economic crisis and mass discontent is reaching simultaneously for the rehabilitation of the military dictatorships and for nationalist chauvinism.
(2026-09-09). As criticism grows over landslide inaction, leaks show Nepal's new leaders groomed by CIA cutout. thegrayzone.com As public anger against the Nepalese government mounts after deadly landslides in Nepal, files show the country's new prime minister and several of his colleagues came to power thanks in part to a covert program sponsored by the US government. Eight months before a deadly landslide in Nepal claimed over 1,000 lives this September, the country's new leaders emerged for the first time. It was December 2025, and a meeting had just been held in Kathmandu between the city's rapper-turned-mayor, …
(2026-09-09). BRICS and China: Why the Global South Is Seeking a Bigger Voice. infobrics.org The global economic order is entering a period of change. For decades, the institutions governing international finance, trade and development have reflected the priorities of established economic powers. Yet emerging economies are creating pressure for a system that gives developing countries greater influence over decisions affecting their future…
(2026-09-09). Australia: Major home building company Bathla collapses. wsws.org Tens of thousands of building workers, contractors and home buyers will be impacted by the collapse, which may be a harbinger of a deepening insolvency crisis in the construction sector.
(2026-09-09). Why the Global South needs an industrial policy. strategic-culture.su While capitalism confines the Global South to raw extraction and cheap exports, democratic planning can break dependence, claim technological control, and turn resources into collective economic power. | Join us on , , and .
(2026-09-09). US removes Syria from its "state sponsors of terrorism" list. wsws.org The pseudo-left's "revolution" rhetoric served to provide a cover for Washington's regime-change operation—as the Kurds' capitulation, and their own inability to explain it, confirms.
(2026-09-09). Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from charities funding Israel war machine. asiapacificreport.nz Australia's Labor and the Coalition have voted down a Greens amendment to strip tax breaks from charities funding illegal Israeli settlements and the IDF. Stephanie Tran reports for Michael West Media. By Stephanie Tran The Labor Government has joined with the Coalition to vote against a Greens amendment which would have stripped deductible gift recipient…
(2026-09-09). Sharpeville massacre, 66 years on: Families still wait for justice. aljazeera.com More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
(2026-09-09). Rally At SF Kaiser To Stop AI Chatbots In Hospitals ICE Out & Single Payer. indybay.org On Labor Day Weekend on September 4 2026, rally was held in front of Kaiser hospital calling for the removal of Chatbots and AI that is being used to eliminate healthcare workers, for ICE Out and for Single Payer. Kaiser also had contracts with Palantir…
(2026-09-09). Peters' 'hot air' over Israeli settlement trade ban rules out of step with world. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A pro-Palestine national advocacy and protest group has accused New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as being "derelict in its duties" if it is unable to identify and ban products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) made this statement today following announcements by…
(2026-09-09). Trump Admin Removes Information on Slavery From Former Confederate Statue Site. truthout.org The Trump administration has removed language critical of slavery from the site where a Confederate memorial once stood in Arlington National Cemetery. The Confederate statue was taken down after Congress voted to remove it from the grounds in 2023. Upon the statue's removal, a plaque was installed at the site putting the former monument into context, noting its revisionist history and its… |
(2026-09-09). Cops Are Using Flock to Spy on People for the Crime of Standing Around. theintercept.com 
(2026-09-09). How Unions And Community Groups Stood Up To An ICE Occupation. popularresistance.org Trump's Operation Metro Surge was a direct attack on our union. We represent 8,000 property service workers, security guards, janitors, airport workers, and Uber/Lyft drivers in the Twin Cities metro area, and the vast majority of our members are immigrants and people of color. Thirty of our members were abducted by ICE during the onslaught. Rideshare drivers had their windows smashed and were dragged through them by agents who detained them, their cars abandoned on the road behind the airport. Other airport workers, despite having badges indicating full background checks, were repeatedly stopped and harassed for…
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-09). Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US. aljazeera.com LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.
(2026-09-09). Anthropic Researcher Quits, Citing Internal Fears That AI 'Could Kill Us All' This Decade. scheerpost.com Jon Queally Common Dreams "Most tech geeks don't resign from their roles because…the tech they're building could end humanity," said Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, running for US Senate in Michigan. An artificial intelligence researcher at Anthropic publicly quit his position on Tuesday, warning that major AI companies care too much about winning the technological race and not enough about …
(2026-09-09). Physiotherapy vs Surgery for Joint Pain: Which is Right for You? ummid.com Getting care at the best orthopedic hospital in Bangalore gives you access to both Physiotherapy and Surgical expertise all in one place, which enables the development of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your particular condition.
(2026-09-09). Explainer: Why BJP's Confidence is Fraying on the Ground. ummid.com What should worry the BJP's strategists is not any one poll number but the pattern underneath: a governing party discovering that its most effective opposition in 2026 was not the Congress or a regional rival but a satirical Instagram page turned street movement, staffed by people too young to remember the party's rise.
(2026-09-09). Outrage, FIR demand against Delhi Police grow over beating of Muslim Female Journalists. ummid.com Outrage and demand to file FIR against Delhi Police Personnel involved in the brutal beating of Muslim female journalists, Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan associated with 4 PM News Network, have been growing with every passing second.
(2026-09-09). The case for the US going back to the firing squad. aljazeera.com John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should 'go back to a firing squad'.
(2026-09-09). Rabuka calls on Fijians to use freedom of expression 'responsibly'. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashika Kumar in Suva Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on Fijians to use their freedom of expression responsibly, stressing that people can disagree strongly and hold each other to account without bullying, humiliating, or deliberately hurting one another. In a statement, Rabuka said Fijians no longer needed to fear speaking their minds. He…
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/7: Palo Alto: Labor Day Tesla Takedown Protest – Workers Over Billionaires! indybay.org Sidewalk outside of Tesla Global Engineering Headquarters | 3000 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304…
(2026-09-09). AYUSH AACCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Apply before September 13. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' from August 31. 2026 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1.
(2026-09-09). Song: Abolish ICE for Good. indybay.org Tune: John Brown's Body…
(2026-09-09). Preserving a Precious Library of Southeast Asia. juancole.com My father, Wim F. Wertheim (1907-1998), Professor of Sociology and History of Southeast Asia, left behind approximately 4,000 books. We, his children, wanted to keep his library intact, and in the following article I describe our attempts to do so. | How did his books eventually reach Jogya? | Amsterdam (Special to Informed Comment) — My father Wim F. Wertheim (1907-1998), a professor of South-East Asian sociology and history, had a library of some four thousand books. When in the final years of his life we children asked him what should be done with it after he died, he always replied that it was entirely u…
(2026-09-09). Australia: Reject the AEU's false "unity" claim! Vote No in the all-staff ballot of Victorian educators! wsws.org Australian Education Union President Mullaly's video betrayed a nervousness that union members who voted Yes last time, or did not vote at all, may switch to No, as the nature of the betrayal becomes clearer.
(2026-09-09). Niger accuses France of supporting coup attempt. infobrics.org Joint Russian and African forces work to prevent the growth of terrorism on the continent. Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert.
(2026-09-09). Rescuers comb the seas for missing Indonesian journalists on volcano mission. geo.tv Officers from Banten Basarnas, wearing personal protective equipment, prepare alongside Water Police officers for the second day of the search operation, at Pelindo Regional 2 Port, in Cilegon, Banten, on September 9, 2026, to locate the five missing journalists.— AFP
(2026-09-09). 600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru. aljazeera.com Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
(2026-09-09). It's Time For The Left To Rethink The Kurdish Question. popularresistance.org On 25 August 2026, Mazloum Abdi announced from the People's Palace in Damascus the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their dissolution as an independent military force, alongside the dissolution of the Autonomous Administration and its affiliated military and civilian structures and their integration into the institutions of the Syrian state. This announcement followed the extensive military operation in January, which paved the way for a negotiating track that culminated in the integration of its forces and institutions within the Syrian state.
(2026-09-09). Mamdani launches NYC Mayor's Office of Worker Power. mronline.org 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched the Mayor's Office of Worker Power to help workers organize, understand their rights and connect with unions and worker centers. The office will focus particularly on immigrants and undocumented workers vulnerable to workplace abuses.
(2026-09-09). Pakistan Moves to Expel Afghan Medical Students. hrw.org Click to expand Image | King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan. | © 2014 Razaawais141/Wikimedia | Without warning, Pakistan has directed all medical and dental institutions to expel Afghan students and arrange to send them back to Afghanistan. It is the latest move by Pakistani authorities to summarily deport Afghans from the country.Especially for Afghan women students, being returned to Afghanistan ends their chances of ever becoming doctors or dentists, as the Taliban have banned all women from universities and medical training.Pakistan's medical institutions have also suspended new admission…
(2026-09-09). Army Now Testing Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production. twz.com 
Serial production of the relatively crude but cheap weapon is slated to begin in Texas next year, with plans to also build the weapon in Germany and Israel.
(2026-09-09). Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls short. aljazeera.com Bangladesh faces its worst measles outbreak, killing 1,002 children and infecting nearly 190,000 since March.
(2026-09-09). Trump Paid His Favorite Aide Natalie Harp $45,000 in "Gifts," Records Show. truthout.org President Donald Trump has doled out around $150,000 in cash gifts to three young, loyalist White House employees, including his controversial executive assistant Natalie Harp. The gifts were detailed on disclosure forms, which federal workers are required to fill out each year. The payments were officially listed as "Cash Gift for Holidays" on all three of the staffers' disclosures. |
(2026-09-09). Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people. aljazeera.com An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan's North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.
(2026-09-09). Shanghai Pudong Airport named Asia-Pacific's best-connected airport. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport has been ranked the best-connected airport in the Asia-Pacific for 2025, according to the Airport Industry Connectivity Report released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East.
(2026-09-09). Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington for Texas on Wednesday aboard the Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar after an emergency slide was accidentally deployed and was removed.Military personnel accidentally triggered the slide, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters.The slide was activated shortly before Trump was due to board for a flight to Dallas for thefirst-ever Republican midterm convention.The issue briefly delayed Trump's departure.
(2026-09-09). Narrative of China 'pulling up the ladder' finds no market in Global South: spokesperson. ecns.cn The so-called "pulling up the ladder" narrative finds no market in the Global South, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). Asian Games athletes forced to evacuate amid record rainfall in Japan. aljazeera.com Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
(2026-09-09). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-09). Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America. aljazeera.com The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
(2026-09-09). China vows timely updates on mudslide situation at Gyirong Port in Xizang. ecns.cn China will continue conducting search and rescue operations and providing follow-up relief while releasing timely updates on the mudslide situation and rescue progress at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
(2026-09-09). China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 17.6% year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about $5.13 trillion) in the first eight months of 2026.
(2026-09-09). Oakland is wide-open to billionaire AI data centers. indybay.org No Data Centers In Oakland!
(2026-09-09). Gloria Steinem And The Women's Movement She Represented. popularresistance.org The passing of Gloria Steinem at age 92 on Sept. 2 evokes positive and negative views of what her legacy means for the modern-day women's movement in the U.S., ignited in the early 1970s. She was the face of this mass movement, which helped to shine a bright light on sexist attitudes and policies that continue to permeate every aspect of this male-dominated society. Today this is appropriately referred to in a broader understanding as gender oppression. Feminism helped to define this important period of mass struggle.
(2026-09-09). Hajj 2027 2nd Waiting List of 1,143 Pilgrims, Payment Details Out. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the second waiting list for Hajj 2027 (Hajj 1448 H), asking 1,143 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before September 14, 2026.
(2026-09-09). How the UK's ban on Israeli settlement goods has limits. aljazeera.com Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
(2026-09-09). Newly created viruses are a warning. We still have a window to stop AI-enabled bioweapons. mronline.org 
One prevention strategy is mandatory gene synthesis screening, an idea gaining traction‚ÄØamong the highest levels of the AI industry and political leadership.
(2026-09-09). Video: Protesters shut down UNHCR headquarters in Tripoli, Libya. aljazeera.com The United Nations refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli, Libya, has been sealed shut by protesters.
(2026-09-09). Xi extends congratulations over DPRK's 78th founding anniversary. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, on Wednesday extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), over the DPRK's 78th founding anniversary.
(2026-09-09). Maharashtra MBBS, BDS Admission 2026: Round 2 Preference Submission Starts. ummid.com The Maharshtra CET Cell has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule confirming the new dates of MBBS and BDS Choice Filling and Allotment dates for the Round 2 of admission for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-09). UK Energy Schizophrenia (all pain, no gain). wattsupwiththat.com The North Sea discussion falsely blames geology rather than government intervention for the decline in North Sea production. Back in the 1970s, the U.S. self-sabotaged its domestic oil and gas industry on the false notion of Peak Oil and Peak Gas. Today, UK energy planners want to shift blame from Net Zero policies to the natural market.
(2026-09-09). Slovenia turns Israeli ally with new embassy. al-monitor.com A chill has set in between much of Europe and Israel recently over its treatment of Palestinians, but the Alpine nation of Slovenia is bucking the trend. | Under nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa Slovenia is launching a diplomatic reset of its relationship with Israel, which will send its foreign minister to open its first embassy in Ljubljana on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). Carbon offsets threaten Great Koala National Park promise. independentaustralia.net 
The Great Koala National Park remains hostage to a controversial carbon offset scheme despite Labor's longstanding promise to protect it.
(2026-09-09). UK Rejects Jamaica's Historic Demand for Reparations for Slavery. orinocotribune.com The UK government has firmly rejected this Monday Jamaica's demand for financial reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as a Jamaican delegation formally requested £10 billion in compensation from King Charles III. The British government reiterated on Septembre 7 that it will not pay financial reparations for the country's role in the …
(2026-09-09). Libs haemorrhaging votes to One Nation as Overton window shifts. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's Overton window has widened — but Pauline Hanson is only partly to blame.
(2026-09-09). Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent. aljazeera.com Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
(2026-09-09). US-Canada Trade War: Is Trump Trying to Force Canada to Surrender? thinktank.pk The trade relationship between the United States and Canada is entering one of its most difficult periods in decades. President Donald Trump is now moving beyond traditional tariffs and using import bans, government procurement restrictions and further tariff threats to increase pressure on Ottawa. The latest measures target Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles, …
(2026-09-09). CODEPINK Statement: Marking 25 Years of the Global War of Terror. commondreams.org Twenty-five years ago, in the ashes of the September 11th attacks, the United States launched what it called the "Global War on Terror." While the country was afraid and vulnerable, neoconservatives in the Bush administration, like then-Vice President Dick Cheney, saw an opening for expanding empire and U.S. hegemony by selling the country and its allies a story of revenge and "freedom." What they ushered in, however, was a brutal invasion and occupation of both Afghanistan and Iraq that spanned over two decades, both of which had nothing to do with 9/11. For the past 25 years, the "Global War on Terror" has b…
(2026-09-09). Netanyahu threatens to sue Haaretz for reporting UAE warned Israel of Oct. 7 attack. al-monitor.com The Emirati president reportedly warned that a planned attack could cause bloodshed, destabilize the region and threaten the Abraham Accords.
(2026-09-09). Germany's Fascist Party Just Won Control of a State Government. truthout.org The far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party scored a landslide victory this past Sunday in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, although it fell short of a majority in its bid to form the first far right state government in the country's postwar history. It won 43.8 percent of the vote, more than doubling its share of the vote five years ago in the region, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz'… |
(2026-09-09). Starbucks Workers United Members Out Nationwide on Labor Day 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser This Labor Day, workers turned up in cities across the country, Louisville, LA, Philly, Denver, and more all saying the same thing: being a Starbucks customer and supporting workers doesn't go together, not until they settle a fair contract and stop union busting. Hear it straight from a barista …
(2026-09-09). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). AI has reduced research hiring, juniors worst hit: Study. ummid.com A new study has found Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reduced or slowed research hiring, with junior researchers and execution-heavy work facing the greatest impact.
(2026-09-09). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-09). Air traffic control glitch sparks aviation chaos, 1,300 flights cancelled across UK. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than 1,000 flights were cancelled across the United Kingdom on Tuesday after a technical problem at the country's air traffic control provider, NATS, caused major disruption at several airports. | According to flight tracking platform FlightRadar24, nearly 1,300 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Edinburgh were among the airports affected. Dublin Airport in neighbouring Ireland also reported dozens of cancellations. | NATS says system problem fixedNATS said the disruption was caused by a fault in its flight data processing…
(2026-09-09). 3 dead, several trapped as Delhi building accommodating students collapses. ummid.com At least three people have died while two others are in a critical condition as a 5-storay building accommodating students in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed like a house of cards.
(2026-09-09). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: September 9, 2026. twz.com 
The Navy says it is making a concerted effort to apply the hard lessons learned from the marathon deployments of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, both in combat and in quality of life for the crew, according to a
(2026-09-09). Turkish preface to A Socialist Opponent of the NATO War in Ukraine: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The Turkish edition of this volume appears under conditions in which the International Committee of the Fourth International has intensified its campaign for Bogdan's freedom globally following the verdict.
(2026-09-09). Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari's Death Marks the End of an Era. ummid.com Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari, one of the greatest geniuses and architects of Modern Malegaon, passed away around 02: 00 PM Saturday, September 5, 2026.
(2026-09-09). UN Commission Warns Israeli Actions in Syria May Amount to War Crimes. news.antiwar.com UN Commissioner Fionnuala Ní Aoláin has issued a new report to the UN Human Rights Council related to Israeli military operations in southwest Syria, warning that the operations are increasingly impacting Syrian civilians in ways that could amount to war crimes under international law. Ni Aoláin said the commission had identified 49 people, including two …
(2026-09-09). China's forex reserves rise to $3.4383 trillion at end of August. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4383 trillion at the end of August, up $19.5 billion, or 0.57%, from the end of July, according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
(2026-09-09). 'New level of bastardry' Australia releases NZYQ agreement with Naoero. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby and Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific An Australian senator says the release of terms for a controversial deportation deal between Australia and Naoero (formerly Nauru) raises more questions than it answers. The Australian government has released an agreement to deport more than 350 refugees and asylum seekers to Naoero, known as the…
(2026-09-09). Washington Didn't Remake the Middle East. fpif.org 
(2026-09-09). A NY Hospital Tried To Close Its Birthing Center. This City United To Fight Back. nationofchange.org 
The people of Troy, New York, united to challenge a national Catholic health system determined to close the last birthing center in the county.
(2026-09-09). Black lung cases surge to highest levels since 1978 among US coalminers. wsws.org Black lung has returned to 1970s levels among veteran underground miners in Central Appalachia as a long-delayed federal silica standard remains stalled and the UMWA bureaucracy has spent decades suppressing the industrial power of the miners.
(2026-09-09). Hello, Dolly! Where we are, have been, and are going? cpusa.org 
Across the political and cultural breadth of the United States, there was a pause in the downward spiral of political, cultural, and even physical warfare enveloping our land. It happened when Dolly Parton died, on Aug. 25, 2026, at age 80, after a brief battle with cancer. | I felt it. I still feel it. Maybe you did too. | For a moment, it was a quieter, less chaotic place — the eye of a storm. The onrushing avalanche stilled, briefly. A moment of silent reflection in which all voices, including one's own, were calmed. | It helps to trace a few of the many crossroads of working-class life Parton travers…
(2026-09-09). Republicans Might Still Lose Half the Seats They Gerrymandered To Flip. portside.org Republicans Might Still Lose Half the Seats They Gerrymandered To Flip |
(2026-09-09). Video: Why are Republicans hosting a midterm convention? aljazeera.com US Republicans are hosting their first ever midterm convention, but why?>
(2026-09-09). Real History: After 9/11, the 'War on Terror' Was a War of Terror. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2026-09-09). Bolivian bot farms fuel right-wing takeover of Latin America. peoplesworld.org 
The sound of gunfire erupted outside a hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the epicenter of right-wing politics in Bolivia, on the evening of Aug. 17. By the time the commotion was over, a woman lay on the ground with three bullets in her, and within hours, the entire country was plunged into political …
(2026-09-09). Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns. aljazeera.com The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
(2026-09-09). US, Colombia sign memorandums of understanding amid "rebirth" of relations. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the "rebirth" of bilateral relations as they signed memorandums of understanding on nuclear energy and rare earths. The two leaders met in Barranquilla, where De la Espriella lives, as part of Rubio's tour through allied countries in the Andean region. The …
(2026-09-09). De la Espriella lifts Colombia's 10-year gun ban. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella lifted a gun ban that had been in place since 2015. According to De la Espriella, the decision seeks to give "good citizens" a way to defend themselves against "criminals." "For years, law-abiding citizens were restricted, while criminals continued to arm themselves to the teeth illegally. That has to …
(2026-09-09). ICE Sightings? Voces de la Frontera Community Hotline: 1-800-427-0213. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-09). A Sexta República cairá. Mas o que virá depois? strategic-culture.su Décadas acreditando na infalibilidade do regime de 1988 està£o custando caro aos brasileiros. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2026-09-09). A second hurricane just sideswiped Hawaii — why the islands' usual force field seems to be down in 2026. nationofchange.org 
Cooler ocean temperatures east of the islands typically keep major hurricanes away, but El Niño is helping fuel this year's risks.
(2026-09-09). Interpreters Are Suffering Worse Working Conditions as Employers Integrate AI. truthout.org When Sara Ramirez started as an interpreter for Monterey, California-based LanguageLine Solutions, in October 2020, she saw it as "a regular company." She worked part-time as a Spanish-language interpreter from her home in El Paso, Texas, translating by phone for clients that included the Federal Emergency Management Agency, banks and hospitals. If she encountered a problem… |
(2026-09-09). Turkey's defense giants court Egypt at Alamein Airshow: What to know. al-monitor.com Three leading Turkish defense companies are participating in the El Alamein Airshow as Ankara seeks new sales and closer military-industrial cooperation with Egypt.
(2026-09-09). Trump says Putin wants to make a deal in Ukraine. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had a "great" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the week and that the Russian leader wanted to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine."He is wanting to make a deal, and if (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskiy is wanting to make a deal, that'd be very nice," Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One en route to Dallas for the Republican National Convention.
(2026-09-09). Does Mexico Fear Bot Attacks During Campaigns? Here's What Sheinbaum Says. orinocotribune.com The president addressed the scandal surrounding the La Derecha Diario news site. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that the National Electoral Institute (INE) must prevent the use of bots on social media during election campaigns to avoid interference by foreign interests, as has occurred in other countries. "The National Electoral Institute is the body that …
(2026-09-09). Il nuovo ordine mondiale che punisce gli americani viene favorito da Trump. strategic-culture.su Qual è la battuta, Putin, Xi e Modi? Beh, in realtà è Trump — le cui buffonate infantili ci stanno rendendo tutti ricchi. | Segue nostro Qual era la battuta? Quando i leader di Cina, Russia e India si sono riuniti di recente all'incontro dell'Organizzazione per la Cooperazione di Shanghai (SCO), hanno avuto un momento divertente per qualche secondo, ripreso dai media di tutto il mondo e ampiamente condiviso sui social media. La SCO…