(2026-09-13). Have the US, Israel and Saudis lost the Battle of the Narrows? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The 19th century American naval theorist Alfred Thayer Mahan stressed that a great maritime empire needn't control the seas but rather must establish dominance over what he called "the narrows." We would now say "chokepoints." | The United States and its allies, principally Israel and Saudi Arabia, have in the past three days lost the battle for the narrows. Whether they have lost the war is still unclear, though it certainly appears that way. | Iran has demonstrated its ability to much reduce the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, from 20 million barrels a day to, likel…
(2026-09-13). On TV, Trump says 'fine & dandy' with MBS as Iran's proxy claim they don't want a war | Houthis, USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump says the Houthis have told Washington they do not want a confrontation with the U.S., while accusing Iran of being "probably" behind drone attacks that forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West oil pipeline as a precaution. Trump also said he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as tensions rise around Gulf security and the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-09-11: Larry Johnson: Ansarallah Seizes Mokha Port as Missiles Target Saudi King Khalid Airbase
2026-09-10: Yemeni Forces Take KEY Red Sea PORT CITY as Saudi-Backed Mercenaries FLEE
The Yemeni Armed Forces are on the move, taking control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, in a shocking offensive that sent Saudi-backed mercenaries fleeing. Now, not only does Ansar Allah have increased control over the Bab El-Mandeb Strait and Yemen's western coast, but they are not stopping there…
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-10). Yemen armed forces seize strategic Red Sea port city of MokhaYemeni armed forces took control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, launching a rapid advance toward the vital Bab al-Mandab strait in a major blow to Saudi-backed mercenaries.The Ansar Allah movement (aka Ansarallah) whom Western media call "The Houtis" overthrew the old Yemeni regime in 2014, whose parliment then officially resigned a few months later in 2015. A full-scale civil war later erupted when a Saudi-led coalition intervened in March 2015. "Houtis" is simply an old family name that is intentionally assigned derisively to Ansarallah by Western Media to avoid referencing them more accurately as the real 'Yemen Armed Forces'.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-11). Washington's Iran policy driving up oil prices at world's expense: AnalystOil prices have surged sharply, driving up fuel costs and placing wider pressure on economies around the world.
(2026-09-13). New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies. tribune.com.pk 
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline. | The British navy-affiliated agency UKMTO said it had a report of a projectile hitting a vessel as it moved through the Strait of Hormuz. The amount of damage and the status of the crew were unknown as of early Sunday, the agency said. | UKMTO's report came the day after Saudi Arabia said it had temporarily closed its East-West pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack…
(2026-09-13). BRICS reiterates need to end Washington's blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu BRICS leaders have approved a historic 140-point declaration in which, among other things, they expressed the need to end the economic, trade and financial measures against Cuba. | The text emphasized the character of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, based on mutual respect, the peaceful settlement of disputes and non-intervention. | The highest authorities and senior representatives of the 11 emerging nations — Brazil, India, China, Russia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia — expressed their deep concern about the situation i…
(2026-09-13). Houthis captured US arsenal? Shocking footage emerges, now those same weapons point back at Riyadh. hindustantimes.com The Houthis claim major new gains around Yemen's Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including the reported capture of strategic territory and U.S.-made military equipment from Saudi-backed forces. Unverified footage appears to show artillery being hauled away, as the Iran-backed group declares Red Sea shipping safe for most vessels while threatening Saudi-linked traffic.
(2026-09-13). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Cuba Petroleum Union (CUPET) denies fire at Supertanker Base. radiohc.cu The Cuban Petroleum Union (CUPET) has denied an alleged fire that occurred in one of the tanks at the Supertanker Base in the western province of Matanzas. | In a message on social media, the Cuban state entity addressed the reports circulating this Friday about the alleged explosion and stated that after verifying the technical details with specialists, "we clarify that no such fire occurred." | CUPET explained that during maintenance work on the tank — which was empty — the sulfur accumulated on the surface generated smoke, which was quickly brought under control. | CUPET noted that the tanks that s…
(2026-09-13). Líder de la Revolución cubana Raúl Castro felicita a tropas de prevención. radiohc.cu El líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro Ruz envió este sábado un mensaje de felicitación a las tropas de prevención con motivo del aniversario 45 de la fundación de ese órgano de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR). | En la misiva, leída en la ceremonia de homenaje, el general de Ejército reconoció a los combatientes y trabajadores civiles de esa fuerza por el trabajo realizado durante todos estos años, su férrea disciplina y su elevado profesionalismo en el desempeño de las tareas encomendadas.En el actual escenario de recrudecimiento de las acciones hostiles orquestas por los enemigos de la Revoluci…
(2026-09-13). Cuba vence 3-0 a Guatemala y suma su segunda victoria en el Campeonato NORCECA 2026. cubadebate.cu Cuba consiguió este sábado su segunda victoria en el Grupo B del Campeonato NORCECA Masculino en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, New Brunswick, Canadá. Se impuso a Guatemala 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-10). Los cubanos dominaron en todos los fundamentos: 43-23 en ataques, 11-1 en bloqueos y 6-1 en servicios directos. Cuba también cometió menos errores, 12-15.
(2026-09-13). A pesar de todo, seguimos. cubadebate.cu Si hay algo que nos caracteriza, en todas partes, es esa manera nuestra de buscar soluciones. Así hemos aprendido a vivir. Y no es fácil. Hay cosas que duelen, que cansan, que se vuelven demasiado difíciles. Pero seguimos. Seguimos trabajando, creando, estudiando, cuidando, produciendo. Compartiendo lo que tenemos.
(2026-09-13). Polvo del Sahara llega a Cuba. radiohc.cu Una concentración de polvo del Sahara de intensidad baja a moderada comenzó a incidir sobre el archipiélago cubano a partir de este sábado, influencia que podría mantenerse hasta aproximadamente el martes 15 de septiembre. | Según el Centro Meteorológico Provincial de Camagàºey, a través del Instituto de Meteorología y su Departamento de Radiación Solar y àìptica Atmosférica, el análisis de varios modelos de pronóstico prevén un incremento del espesor óptico de aerosoles y de las concentraciones de material particulado (PM10). | Estas condiciones se mantendrán aproximadamente entre cuatro y cinco días…
(2026-09-13). The U.S. government is going after a Michigan labor union over its Palestine activism. wibailoutpeople.org 
"The Gaza solidarity encampment at the University of Michigan, which was violently disbanded by UM police in May 2024. Photo by TAHRIR Coalition."
(2026-09-13). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). 8 booked in PML-N leader's murder case. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a murder case against eight unidentified armed men over the killing of senior PML-N leader, former Murdike municipal committee chairman and Anjuman-e-Tajran central chairman Mian Sheikh Shabbir Ahmed. | According to the First Information Report (FIR), registered at Ferozewala police station on the complaint of the deceased's younger brother and former councillor, Mian Kabir Ahmed, eight unidentified armed men riding in two vehicles intercepted Shabbir Ahmed's car near SA Gardens Phase II while he was travelling to Lahore at around 10pm. | The FIR states that four of the attackers opened…
(2026-09-13). Xi meets Modi in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
(2026-09-13). Xi urges BRICS to stand on right side of history, play pioneering role. ecns.cn When addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi noted that this year marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
(2026-09-13). Zhejiang's Shine Muscat grapes make first export to Belgium. ecns.cn A batch of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes weighing 150 kilograms from Cixi City, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, was exported to Belgium on Sept. 10 after clearing customs inspection, marking Zhejiang's first export of fresh grapes to the country.
(2026-09-13). Rybakina triumphs in US Open. tribune.com.pk 
Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number one with a victory over the player she's replacing at the summit. | Rybakina, already assured of supplanting Sabalenka atop the rankings by reaching the semi-finals in New York, triumphed 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her third Grand Slam title. | She won her first at Wimbledon in 2022 and beat Sabalenka in the Australian Open title to claim her second in January. | "It feels amazing," Rybakina said. "It's still so difficult to process what happened. Too much achievements these few weeks. I'm super h…
(2026-09-13). Jibran Nasir rejects claims of distrust in commission. tribune.com.pk 
Advocate Jibran Nasir, the counsel for the family of Mir Raza Ali, on Saturday rejected claims of distrust in the Judicial Commission probing the case of his client, saying such assertions were "ridiculous" and that the ongoing investigation could help uncover the killers Raza. | Speaking to the media after a hearing at the City Court, Nasir said Mir Raza's business partner Ahmed Bharde had made several revelations in a podcast that he had not shared with the Judicial Commission. "If the revelations made by Ahmed Bharde are true, they could potentially lead investigators to Mir Raza's killers," he said, adding…
(2026-09-13). Xi says BRICS world's most influential platform for emerging markets cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in New Delhi on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
(2026-09-13). Osama Bin Laden eyed India for terror attacks before 9/11, CIA documents reveal. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden was considering carrying out terrorist attacks in India years before the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States, according to a declassified CIA intelligence brief from 1998. | The information has emerged as part of a major release of declassified CIA presidential briefing documents ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. | The CIA has released more than 100 pages of intelligence material from briefings prepared for former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. | A presidential daily brief dated August 28, 1998, titled "Bin Laden terror…
(2026-09-13). Inspection proves last straw for DHQ chief. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-13). Two decades of BRICS: Growing influence in global affairs. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-13). Trump says he would 'love to see' a united Ireland during Irish visit. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump said he would 'love to see' a united Ireland.
(2026-09-13). Dortmund stay perfect in Bundesliga. tribune.com.pk 
Felix Nmecha scored twice and Fabio Silva grabbed another as Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 at home to promoted Paderborn to continue their perfect start in the Bundesliga on Saturday. | Dortmund's win made it three from three in the league this campaign, their best start in 11 seasons dating back to Thomas Tuchel's time in the dugout. | Starting up front alongside strike partner Serhou Guirassy for the first time this season, Silva raced on to a clever ball through from the Guinean to give the hosts the lead after five minutes. | Guirassy had two goals disallowed for offside in the first half alone but were rarely…
(2026-09-13). One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM's office says. aljazeera.com Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.
(2026-09-13). Love Not Hate Rally in Manitowoc, WI Draws Diverse Labor and Community Participants. wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos by @wi.bopm September 12, 2026 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at the Progressive Lakeshore People's "Love Not Hate" Rally. www.progressivelakeshorepeople.org/ All photos by @wi.bopm September 12, 2026 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at the Progressive Lakeshore People's "Love Not Hate" Rally. www.progressivelakeshorepeople.org/ All photos by @wi.bopm September 12, 2026 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at the Progressive Lakeshore People's …
(2026-09-13). Xi says China will take over BRICS presidency next year. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China will assume the BRICS presidency next year and will host the 19th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-13). People you choose to defend or attack reveals your politics. indybay.org Gloria Steinem was a CIA funded operative who supported US imperialist war crimes against people of the world and now she is lauded by those like KPFA management who claim to be anti-war…
(2026-09-13). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS Removal. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-13). Tuesday 9/15: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-13). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-13). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-13). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-13). 'We started to plummet': Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight. aljazeera.com Video shows passengers screaming as turbulence rocked a Tunisia-bound Turkish Airlines flight.
(2026-09-13). Three decades in China: A CIFTIS veteran witnesses China's development and vitality. ecns.cn More people have attended the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services than in previous editions, and many of them love Sri Lankan products, said A.M.M. Anura Banda, president of China Lanka Belt and Road Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation, in an interview with China News Network.
(2026-09-13). Saturday 9/19: AI, Technology, Fascism & The Future Of Labor: A UFCLP Forum. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-sH0Se……
(2026-09-13). Accomplices kill 2 criminals: police. tribune.com.pk 
Two alleged criminals were killed and three others arrested in police encounters. | According to police, four men opened fire on a team near Chak 473-GB, Samundri, after being signalled to stop. During the exchange of fire, Asif Iqbal and Shakeel Iqbal were critically injured by their accomplices' firing and died on the way to hospital. | The police said both.men were wanted in dozens of cases. | In another encounter near Chak 263-RB, three men opened fire on police while attempting to flee. During the exchange, Zulqarnain was injured by his accomplices' firing, of whom two were arrested.
(2026-09-13). Saturday 9/19: Bookstore & Chocolate Crawl. indybay.org We will meet at Mission: Comics & Art or Bolerium Books on Mission Street in San Francisco. After this combined stop, we will walk a defined route together, ending at Fabulosa Books in The Castro.
(2026-09-13). 'It's different from how it's perceived in the West!' Anglo-Australian creator discovers real Xinjiang on 3,000km RV trip. ecns.cn Wood has lived in the southeastern Chinese Province of Fujian for three and a half years, now teaching digital media and AI at an international school in Xiamen. In early June, he completed a 3,000-kilometre RV journey across Xinjiang. What he brought back was not just images of snow-capped mountains and grasslands, but a conviction: the Xinjiang depicted in much of the Western media is not the one he saw.
(2026-09-13). The billionaire oligarchy. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-13). Bionic fish wows CIFTIS participants for its agility. ecns.cn At the 2026 CIFTIS, a bionic fish swam freely in the water, drawing visitor's attention. From intelligent sensing to biomimetic propulsion, Chinese technology is making robots move more like real creatures.
(2026-09-13). Comicomment | Behind the empty seats: Who's stirring up geopolitical tensions. ecns.cn PIF should not allow geopolitical security narratives to overshadow the urgent challenges facing Pacific island countries. The forum should remain focused on the real interests of Pacific island countries rather than become a stage for bloc politics or competition among major powers…
(2026-09-13). One dead, 102 rescued after Indonesian ferry goes missing in Java Sea. aljazeera.com Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.
(2026-09-13). Xi warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region and does not serve the common interests of the international community.
(2026-09-13). The Hug Act is Now on Gov. Gavin Desk. But will He Sign It? indybay.org New California bill makes it a right for parents to hug their incarcerated children in juvenile facilities. Currently, facilities have discretion on what type of contact parents and children can engage in.
(2026-09-13). Rain alert issued for Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
An alert has been issued for the ninth and probably last monsoon spell. | The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted rain in Lahore from September 14 to 17 and directed the departments concerned to ensure advance measures. | According to the PMD, there is a fear of urban flooding in Lahore due to monsoon rains, in view of which the relevant institutions have been instructed to complete the necessary arrangements. | The department says that the weather of Lahore is likely to improve after the rain. On the other hand, the weather in the city remained hot.
(2026-09-13). Bay of Bengal system to bring rain to Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
A low-pressure system originating from the Bay of Bengal is expected to enter Sindh on Sunday, bringing rain to parts of the province, with Karachi likely to receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms on Monday. | According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department's Early Warning Centre, the weather system over the Bay of Bengal and the Indian state of Odisha has moved towards Chhattisgarh and is expected to enter Sindh on Sunday. | Under its influence, Karachi may experience thunderstorms and light rain on Monday, while several districts of rural Sindh could receive moderate to heavy rainfal…
(2026-09-13). Wildfire rages on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast island of Brac. aljazeera.com Croatian authorities have issued an emergency alert as a wildfire rages on Brac Island, off the Dalmatian coast.
(2026-09-13). Charlie Kirk's Racist Anti-Worker TPUSA sponsored by Israeli govt-aligned outfit, leaked contract shows. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-13). 9/11 & Maximum Yield: John Sferazo Ironworker 9/11 First Responder. indybay.org Many of the first responders that rushed to save people at the 9/11 site were ironworkers and operating engineers. They were lied to about the disaster and have had deadly health and safety problems that continue today including suicides.
(2026-09-13). Fascist Turning Point USA Funded by the Right-Wing Bradley Foundation of Milwaukee, WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is a right-wing 501(c)(3) organization, with a mission to "build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country."[1] The group funnels money to right-wing candidates for student government at universities across the country and has faced numerous allegations of racial …
(2026-09-13). 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours. aljazeera.com Yemeni refugees arrive in Obock, Djibouti, within 24 hours as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
(2026-09-13). Why Spain's new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco. aljazeera.com The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid's ties with Rabat.
(2026-09-13). LG law hits a roadblock as opposition cries foul. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-13). One dead, 102 rescued from stricken ferry off Indonesia's Java. geo.tv National Search and Rescue Agency officers staff a rescue operations command post for the stricken Virgo Transport 8 ferry, at Trisakti Bandarmasih Port in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, on September 13, 2026. — AFPFerry loses contact after departing Surabaya.Captain reports vessel…
(2026-09-13). Climate Change Weekly 590—Ag Cabal's Dairy Net Zero Restrictions Harm Producers, Report Shows. wattsupwiththat.com "First Street is making a profit at the expense of the value of Nebraskans' homes," Hilgers said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. "First Street passes off misleading and often inaccurate climate speculation in a way that drives down home values and increases costs and frustrations for Nebraskans.
(2026-09-13). Climate Fact-Check August 2026. wattsupwiththat.com This compilation serves as a fact check on the most widespread false claims made about climate change by the media in August, 2026.
(2026-09-13). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-13). 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:…
(2026-09-13). PML-N begins local govt poll preparations. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to begin preparations for local government elections in Punjab. | In a meeting chaired by PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah, the party's office-bearers were instructed to intensify preparations for the elections and public outreach across the province. | It was ordered that all vacant organisational positions of the party in the province be filled at the earliest. | Party office-bearers presented their proposals and the divisional leadership was directed to give priority to loyal and long-serving workers, particularly those who had stood by the party dur…
(2026-09-13). AC Milan fightback in Lazio draw. tribune.com.pk 
Belgium winger Diego Moreira scored twice as AC Milan recovered from two goals down to hold early season Serie A pace-setters Lazio to a 2-2 draw in Rome on Saturday. | Moreira came off the bench at half-time and hauled Milan level with two quick-fire goals after Matteo Cancellieri and Tijjani Noslin had given the hosts the lead at the interval. | Despite surrendering their 100% record after opening the season with three straight victories, Gennaro Gattuso's side climbed to the top of the table. | Ruben Amorim's Milan are fifth on eight points, after also drawing last weekend at Juventus. | "We weren't in the…
(2026-09-13). Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says. aljazeera.com The Houthis say they carried out a strike targeting a Saudi military base in Sharurah, Najran province.
(2026-09-13). Rescuers searching for 140 people from Indonesia passenger ship, says official. geo.tv Team Rescue members ride on a rubber boat during a search operation for people who were reported missing in the waters of the Sunda Strait, including journalists covering the activity of Mount Anak Krakatau in Pandeglang, Banten province, Indonesia, September 9, 2026. —…
(2026-09-13). Construction safety lapses put contractors in the crosshairs. tribune.com.pk 
As Punjab steps up development work, a dispute is growing over responsibility for construction accidents. While the government is tightening action over alleged safety lapses, contractors say they are often blamed even after projects are completed and handed over. | More than 100 construction-related accidents have been reported across Punjab over the past two years, leaving 62 people dead and 37 injured, according to records available to The Express Tribune. Police registered 55 cases and arrested 41 people, while over Rs1.25 billion was provided to affected families through government funds and penalties rec…
(2026-09-13). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-13). Minor girl raped, murdered in Gujrat. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-13). 'It was a very different place from how it's perceived in the West,' A British Australian's 3000-km journey through Xinjiang. ecns.cn "It was a very different place from how it's perceived." James Wood, an Anglo-Australian teacher and social media creator currently based in Xiamen, China, shared this heartfelt sentiment after completing a 10-day, 3,000-kilometer RV trip across Xinjiang.
(2026-09-13). Building an open platform for cooperation, CIFTIS draws global exhibitors to China. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) offers countries an important platform to showcase their distinctive services and products, explore the Chinese market, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in trade, technology and culture, officials from Norway, Georgia and Zimbabwe told China News Network.
(2026-09-13). Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes's stunning strike in a 2-0 win over Sunderland, while Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham were all held at home on Saturday. | Newly-promoted Hull remain unbeaten and third in the table after a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a goalless encounter. | Tottenham's wait for a league goal goes on despite a £300 million ($405 million) splurge on new players as they drew another blank in a stalemate with Everton. | Arsenal were also indebted to David Raya's penal…
(2026-09-13). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-13). 'This is exactly the taste!' African diplomat recommends Chinese braised beef at CIFTIS. ecns.cn "This is xactly the taste! People at my hometown love it,"said Gregory Ikome, counsellor at the Embassy of Cameroon in China, after having a taste of Chinese soy-sauce-braised beef at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services.
(2026-09-13). Cop booked for allegedly trying to sexually assault woman. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a case against a serving constable for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman and threatening her with death at gunpoint. | The FIR was registered by Korangi Industrial Area on September 9 under Sections 376, 511 and 506-B of the Pakistan Penal Code, five days after the alleged incident. The case has been handed over to the investigation police for further probe. | According to the complainant, Bibi Shafida, she had known the accused, identified as Noor, and his family for the past four to five years. She said Noor's wife ran a beauty parlour at their home and occasionally call…
(2026-09-13). Bumrah set for Afghanistan return. tribune.com.pk 
India's T20 captain Shreyas Iyer on Saturday said Jasprit Bumrah needs game time in the three matches against Afghanistan to regain confidence after returning from an injury. | Bumrah was added to the Indian squad for the Afghanistan series at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting Sunday, but needed fitness clearance to play. | The pace spearhead bowled full steam in training on Friday and looks set to make the XI in the opener. | "He has played so much cricket over the years. He is immensely experienced but at the end of the day, if you would ask me as an individual who is coming out of an injury, I woul…
(2026-09-13). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-13). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-13). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-13). WeRide secures Spain's first L4 robotaxi operation license. ecns.cn WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, announced Thursday that it has obtained Spain's first license for the operation of Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles, allowing it to deploy robotaxis on public roads.
(2026-09-13). Xi lands in New Delhi for BRICS summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on Saturday in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-13). Xi says BRICS countries should firmly stand on right side of history. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that BRICS countries should firmly stand on the right side of history in an address to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
(2026-09-13). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-13). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-13). City traffic takes a hit as accidents, protest snarl key roads. tribune.com.pk 
Traffic remained disrupted on several major roads in the city on Saturday, with accidents and a protest causing congestion at Shah Faisal Bridge, Shahid-e-Millat Road, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Expressway, Nursery, Sharae Faisal and the Causeway at different times of the day. | Long queues of vehicles formed on Shah Faisal Bridge after a loaded truck carrying a large quantity of grain overturned on the track from Korangi to Shah Faisal Colony, according to police officials. The accident also damaged another vehicle, while the truck driver sustained minor injuries.
(2026-09-13). Beyond Iran: Washington's Long Record of Middle East Blunders. juancole.com ( The latest expression of this hubris came from US Tre…
(2026-09-13). China's first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform for 100-meter-deep water begins operation. ecns.cn China's first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform designed for use in waters around 100 meters deep has officially begun operation, after the first adjustment under the expansion project at the Enping 24-2 Oilfield was successfully brought into production on Wednesday, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Shenzhen Company on Thursday.
(2026-09-13). 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…
(2026-09-13). Edhi bus takes 36 stranded women, children home. tribune.com.pk 
The Edhi Foundation has launched a special initiative to reunite 25 women and girls and 11 children who became separated from their families in the metropolis with their loved ones. | According to the foundation chairman, Faisal Edhi, a special bus carrying the 36 women and children left Karachi to take them to their respective hometowns and reunite them with their families. Most of those on board know their home addresses, he said, adding that efforts would be made to safely hand them over to their relatives. | Muhammad Ibrahim, 15, said he had travelled to Karachi from Mandi Bahauddin with a friend but lost…
(2026-09-13). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-13). Cheers! Global officials praise China's market appeal at CIFTIS. ecns.cn At the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), officials from Norway, Georgia and Zimbabwe said the fair provides an important platform for countries to showcase distinctive services and products, explore the Chinese market, and deepen cooperation in trade, technology and culture.
(2026-09-13). In Numbers: China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals. | Border inspection authorities nationwide processed 499 million cross-border trips during the January-August period, up 8.7% year on year. This included 242 million trips by mainland residents, 196 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and 61.287 million by foreign nationals, up 10%, 8.9% and 19.5% respectively.
(2026-09-13). Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partners. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange of views, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners.
(2026-09-13). Yemen's Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
(2026-09-13). Xi leaves for 18th BRICS Summit in India. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
(2026-09-13). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-13). Xi attends BRICS summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
(2026-09-13). 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.
(2026-09-13). Faisalabad finalises 7-point pre-smog action plan. tribune.com.pk 
Faisalabad Divisional Commissioner Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh has said pre-smog activities have commenced across the division's four districts, with an extensive action plan finalised to address major sources of air pollution ahead of the smog season. | Talking to newsmen at his office, the commissioner said the plan focused on seven key measures covering industrial emissions, construction sites, sand trolleys, commercial kitchens, public transport, illegal fat-melting activities and stubble burning. He said live feeds from CCTV cameras installed at industries and incinerators would be provided to the Punjab Clean…
(2026-09-13). Infographics: BRICS in numbers. ecns.cn In a world undergoing profound changes, the BRICS is amplifying the voices of Global South countries in demands for better governance, more security and the right to development.
(2026-09-13). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-13). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-13). 'Accusation's gravity alone can't bar bail relief'. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that the gravity of an accusation alone cannot be a ground for denying relief to an accused, observing that a finding of insufficient evidence to suggest the commission of a sexual offence cannot be selectively disregarded at the bail stage because it favours the accused. | The court declared that the entire material collected during the investigation had to be tentatively assessed to determine whether reasonable grounds existed to believe the accused was guilty or whether the case required further inquiry. | However, LHC Justice Ghulam Sarwar Nihung granted post-arrest bai…
(2026-09-13). CM vows holistic development. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that development and improvement of every city and village was the government's mission, adding that she was pleased that Pakpattan, which had remained neglected for years, was now moving towards development. | She added during a meeting with members of the provincial assembly from Pakpattan, including Farooq Ahmed Maneka, Javed Ahmed, Imran Akram and Sardar Mansab Ali Dogar that she was monitoring development projects in every area and working day and night to transform Punjab into the best province. | According to an official statement, matters relating to p…
(2026-09-13). In Canada, First Nation leaders announce they won't comply with Alberta trans care ban. wibailoutpeople.org 
"This is about more than one health service," officials wrote. "It is about Indigenous sovereignty. It is about our responsibility to care for one another."
(2026-09-13). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-13). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Houthis strike Saudi military base as Yemen conflict races towards Red Sea flashpoint. geo.tv
(2026-09-13). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-13). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-13). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-13). BRICS adopta la Declaración de Nueva Delhi. radiohc.cu Los líderes del grupo BRICS adoptaron este sábado por unanimidad la Declaración de Nueva Delhi 2026, durante la XVIII Cumbre del bloque celebrada en la capital india. | El documento expresa la "profunda preocupación" de los países miembros por la escalada bélica en Asia Occidental (Oriente Medio), al tiempo que hace un llamamiento urgente a la máxima moderación, al diálogo multilateral y a la resolución pacífica de las controversias internacionales a través de la diplomacia. | Asimismo, reaccionó frente al panorama económico internacional manifestando su rechazo al uso creciente de medidas arancelarias y no aranc…
(2026-09-13). 2026's El Niño will be More Severe than any ever Recorded, affecting global Shipping, Fish Behavior and Heat. juancole.com By El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it's likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years. | During
(2026-09-13). Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. | Jose Mourinho's side got back to winning ways after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours Rayo. | Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras were also on target for Real Madrid, while Sergio Camello pulled one back for the visitors early in the second half. | Champions Barcelona visit Levante on Sunday looking to extend their 100 percent start to the campaign and restore their lead on Madrid. | Mourinho's side took…
(2026-09-13). Las Inteligencias Artificiales: Un riesgo para la Humanidad. indybay.org
(2026-09-12). From Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: Is Iran Expanding Its Economic War? thinktank.pk The question of whether Iran can actually block the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb simultaneously has become one of the most consequential questions for the global economy. The answer is complicated: Iran does not have direct sovereign control over both waterways, but it has demonstrated the ability to make both extremely dangerous, expensive and …
(2026-09-12). India's Hidden BRICS Agenda: A Challenge to Western Power? thinktank.pk India's decision to host the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi is far more significant than a routine diplomatic gathering. With Chinese President Xi Jinping returning to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iran participating in the expanded grouping and the United States watching closely, New Delhi has turned …
(2026-09-12). Saudi oil artery halted following attack as Houthis consolidate positions along Red Sea. geo.tv Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-09-12). Has Iran Outmaneuvered the Makkah Pact? thinktank.pk The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was supposed to demonstrate a new era of regional security. Signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August 2026, the pact declared that an armed attack against one member would be treated as an attack against all. On paper, it looked like a major step toward collective Muslim security …
(2026-09-12). La solidaridad con Cuba reafirmada en la Fiesta de L ¥Humanité. radiohc.cu 
La solidaridad con Cuba ante un reforzado bloqueo estadounidense y una denuncia a la amenaza de agresión de Washington cobró fuerza en el marco de la celebración de la Fiesta de L ¥Humanité. | Al intervenir en el debate, organizado por Cuba Linda y referido a la estrategia para lograr el fracaso de la política de asfixia económica del presidente Donald Trump contra la isla, la diputada cubana Marydé Fernández Pérez reafirmó que junto a su partido y Gobierno ratifica que nunca renunciará al socialismo. | La miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) explicó que su país está inmerso en un…
(2026-09-12). Israel bombs southern Lebanon as talks postponed. aljazeera.com The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, has been postponed.
(2026-09-12). Israel-Lebanon talks postponed as explosions rock southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com President Aoun says 'no new negotiations with Israel at the moment'.
(2026-09-12). 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…
(2026-09-12). Gaza genocide documentary 'NAZA' wins Special Jury Prize at Venice. aljazeera.com 'NAZA', a documentary about Israel's genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
(2026-09-12). Accountability for the Gaza Genocide Can't Focus on Netanyahu Alone. progressivehub.net JEET HEER | THE NATION…
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-12). No, We're Not Having The "It's Not Genocide" Conversation Anymore. thealtworld.com It's so undignified how Zionists keep trying to resurrect the "stop calling it a genocide" conversation about Gaza when every relevant human rights group on earth says that's exactly what it is. | The latest effort to revive this long-dead debate comes in the form of "We the undersigned are outraged and sickened by the latest blood libel to be i…
(2026-09-12). Cuba denounces the impact of the U.S. blockade before the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). radiohc.cu The Cuban ambassador to Austria, Pablo Berti Oliva, denounced before the Board of Governors of the the intensification of the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade and the energy embargo, including its effects on the care of cancer patients, especially children. | According to the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Cubaminrex, the diplomat rejected Cuba's inclusion on the list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism and the executive orders of January 29 and May 1, 2026, while also warning about power outages, the lack of spare parts for medical equipment, and the disruptions to the production of…
(2026-09-12). Cuba reaffirms commitment to cooperation among Global South. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has reaffirmed the island's commitment to promoting and developing cooperation among countries of the Global South. | This collaboration, he added, is the path to building a new, more just, equitable, and democratic international economic order."When the United States government seeks to sever all ties, institutions and cooperation among nations of the Global South to realize its imperialist ambitions of domination, unity, collaboration and cooperation among our countries are urgently needed." | Bruno Rodríguez noted that September 12th is the United Nations Day for South-So…
(2026-09-12). Cuban foreign minister begins working agenda at BRICS summit in New Delhi. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Le Minh Hung, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, which began this Saturday in India. | On the social media X, the island's foreign minister described the meeting as very productive, and emphasized that both sides highlighted the historic bonds of friendship, cooperation, and solidarity that unite the two socialist countries."I explained the difficult situation facing Cuba, caused by the energy embargo, the tightening of the blockade, and the secondary sanctions that are causing serious huma…
(2026-09-12). Solidarity aid arrives in Cuba from Mexico and CARICOM. radiohc.cu Cuba received a new shipment of humanitarian aid from Mexico on Friday, the thirteenth such shipment, which arrived along with donations from member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). | At the welcoming ceremony, William Díaz, Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, expressed his gratitude for the continued support of the Mexican people and government, as well as the valuable contributions of the CARICOM member states to the Cuban people. | In his remarks, he emphasized that the aid arrives in a context marked by the intensification of th…
(2026-09-12). Roxana Gómez Puts Cuba in the World Ultimate Final. radiohc.cu Havana, September 12 (RHC) — Roxana Gómez became the first representative of Cuba in a final of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, by qualifying for the medal competition in the 400 meters. | The Cienfuegos native completed the lap of the oval in 50.34 seconds, securing fourth place in her qualifying heat. Ahead of her were Dominican Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino with a time of 49.58, followed by Bahraini Salwa Eid Naser (49.67) and Jamaican Nickisha Pryce (49.72). | In the other round, Norwegian Henriette Jaeger dominated with an outstanding time of 49.64. At 23 years old, she appears poised to…
(2026-09-12). Titular del Comité Paralímpico Internacional visitará Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente del Comité Paralímpico Internacional, Andrews Parsons iniciará el próximo lunes una visita de trabajo a Cuba, anunció este sábado el Instituto Nacional de Deportes y Educación Física (Inder). | Parsons viajará acompañado por el titular del Comité Paralímpico de las Américas, Julio César àÅvila Sarria, en una agenda de dos jornadas que acercará a ambas autoridades a instituciones decisivas para el desarrollo del deporte adaptado en la isla. | La escuela Solidaridad con Panamá acogerá la recepción oficial, encabezada por la presidenta del Comité Paralímpico Cubano, Omara Durand Elías, y el presi…
(2026-09-12). Chile: Kast ignora el 11 de septiembre y rompe con décadas de conmemoración oficial. cubadebate.cu El presidente ultraderechista de Chile, José Antonio Kast, ignoró el aniversario 53 del golpe de Estado del 11 de septiembre de 1973, cuando el general Augusto Pinochet derrocó al gobierno constitucional de Salvador Allende, en un hecho que marcó el inicio de una dictadura de 17 años que dejó decenas de miles de víctimas.
(2026-09-12). Calle 232: Una historia de solidaridad llega a las salas de cine cubanas. cubadebate.cu El largometraje cubano Calle 232, dirigido por el realizador Rudy Mora, inició este viernes su estreno en salas de cine del país, con una presentación especial en el cine Yara, de La Habana, que contó con la participación de parte de su elenco y equipo técnico, quienes compartieron con el público asistente detalles sobre el proceso creativo y el mensaje que propone la obra.
(2026-09-12). Universidades de España y Europa mantienen proyectos con entidades israelíes vinculadas a defensa pese a anunciar su boicot académico. cubadebate.cu Al comienzo del curso académico, hace un año, el rector de la Universidad de Granada dirigió un mensaje de bienvenida a los estudiantes y miembros del personal docente. Pedro Mercado Pacheco subrayó que la universidad debía seguir siendo "un espacio para el diálogo, la reflexión crítica […] la defensa de los derechos humanos y la construcción de la paz". En aquel momento, los ataques contra Gaza arreciaban y la universidad estaba librando su propia batalla en los tribunales para defender su decisión de suspender su colaboración con ciertas entidades israelíes.
| El caso ha llegado al Tribunal Supremo, tra…
(2026-09-12). UNE estima afectación de 2 008 MW durante la noche de este sábado. cubadebate.cu El Sistema Eléctrico Nacional mantuvo afectaciones del servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación durante las 24 horas del viernes, con una máxima afectación de 2 001 MW a las 20: 30 horas, mientras la producción de los parques solares fotovoltaicos fue de 4 252 MWh, con 662 MW como máxima potencia entregada en el horario de la media.
(2026-09-12). Cuba reafirma compromiso con la cooperación Sur-Sur. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez ratificó este sábado el compromiso de su país con la promoción y el desarrollo de la cooperación entre los países del Sur. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana expresó que "esa colaboración es la vía para la construcción de un nuevo orden económico internacional más justo, equitativo y democrático".Cuando el Gobierno de Estados Unidos pretende romper cualquier vínculo, institucionalidad y cooperación entre las naciones del Sur para concretar sus ansias de dominación imperialista, urge la unidad, el trabajo y la cooperación entre nuestros países",…
(2026-09-12). Inauguran exposición cubano-italiana sobre arte, ciencia y memoria. radiohc.cu La Universidad de La Habana -UH-, inauguró en su Galería L y 21 la exposición ´Hierbas y salud a través de los siglos ª, en colaboración con el Aboca Museum, de Italia. | La muestra articula arte, ciencia, historia y memoria para mostrar la evolución del conocimiento botánico y farmacéutico y fortalecer la proyección internacional de la casa de altos estudios, y su apertura la encabezó Mirian Nicado García, rectora de la Universidad de La Habana, según una información publicada en su sitio oficial. | También asistieron la embajadora Italiana, Simona De Martino; el ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medi…
(2026-09-12). Los BRICS inauguran su cita anual con la mira puesta en la autonomía financiera y tecnológica. cubadebate.cu La capital india se convirtió este sábado en el epicentro de la diplomacia del Sur Global con la apertura de la XVIII Cumbre de los BRICS, un encuentro que reúne a los jefes de delegación de las naciones integrantes del bloque y que este año llega cargado de expectativas, pero también de tensiones.
(2026-09-12). Sancti Spíritus: Primera provincia cubana con dos mercados de abasto para actores económicos. cubadebate.cu La central provincia se convertirá en la primera provincia cubana en contar con dos mercados de abasto para el suministro mayorista de productos a actores económicos, estatales y privados, instalaciones que serán administradas por la Comercializadora ITH del turismo.
(2026-09-12). Minem y CUPET aseguran que no hubo incendio en la Base de Supertanqueros. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas y la Unión Cuba-Petróleo aclararon que no ocurrió ningún incendio en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas, tras publicaciones en redes sociales y medios que difundieron un supuesto siniestro en uno de sus tanques.
(2026-09-12). Reitera Cumbre del Brics necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Los líderes del Brics aprobaron hoy una histórica declaración de 140 puntos en la que, entre otros aspectos, expresaron la necesidad de poner fin a las medidas económicas, comerciales y financieras contra Cuba. | En el texto, se subrayó el carácter de América Latina y el Caribe como zona de paz, fundamentada en el respeto mutuo, la solución pacífica de controversias y la no intervención. | Las máximas autoridades y altos representantes de las 11 naciones emergentes: Brasil, India, China, Rusia, Sudáfrica, Etiopía, Egipto, Irán, Indonesia, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos y Arabia Saudita, expresaron su profunda preo…
(2026-09-12). Polvo del Sahara llega a Cuba: Influencia se extenderá hasta el martes 15 de septiembre. cubadebate.cu El Centro Meteorológico Provincial de Camagàºey, a través del Instituto de Meteorología y su Departamento de Radiación Solar y àìptica Atmosférica, informa que a partir de este sábado comenzará a incidir sobre el archipiélago cubano una concentración de polvo del Sahara de intensidad baja a moderada, cuya influencia podría mantenerse hasta el martes 15 de septiembre.
(2026-09-12). Instituciones cubanas aseguran que no hubo incendio en la Base de Supertanqueros. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas (Minem) y la Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) aclararon que no ocurrió ningún incendio en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas, tras publicaciones en redes sociales y medios que difundieron un supuesto siniestro en uno de sus tanques. | Las instituciones precisaron que, durante acciones de mantenimiento en un tanque que no contenía producto en su interior, el azufre acumulado en la superficie generó humo que fue rápidamente controlado. | "No existió tal incendio", subrayó el Minem en su comunicado, destacando que los trabajos en la zona industrial continúan sin contratiempos. | Por su…
(2026-09-12). La victoria de Fidel Castro frente a la operación de la CIA para impedir el triunfo de la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Una investigación a partir de documentos desclasificados reconstruye las acciones de la CIA y el Gobierno de Estados Unidos para impedir el triunfo de la Revolución y frenar el ascenso de Fidel Castro al poder durante el segundo semestre de 1958. Los documentos revelan que las operaciones contra el movimiento revolucionario comenzaron mucho antes de Girón y se intensificaron cuando la derrota de la dictadura de Batista se hizo inminente.
(2026-09-12). Putin, Xi y Modi escenifican la fortaleza de los BRICS en Nueva Delhi. cubadebate.cu Los presidentes de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, y de China, Xi Jinping, junto al primer ministro de India, Narendra Modi, protagonizaron este sábado una de las imágenes más potentes de la Cumbre de los BRICS 2026, celebrada en la capital india. Los tres líderes aparecieron tomados de la mano y entre sonrisas ante las cámaras.
(2026-09-12). Un banquero preso, un fondo en Miami y una película: La tormenta que complica el clima electoral en Brasil. cubadebate.cu Hay una película que nadie ha visto todavía y que, sin embargo, se ha convertido en uno de los objetos más peligrosos de la política brasileña. Se llama Dark Horse, cuenta la historia de Jair Bolsonaro y, según la Policía Federal, su financiación pasó por manos que hoy están esposadas. La investigación no nació de un allanamiento ni de una delación premiada.
(2026-09-12). Raidel Martínez Saves and Delivers another Verdict in Japan. radiohc.cu Havana, September 12 (RHC) — The Cuban Raidel Martínez got his save number 39 today in the Japanese Professional Baseball League by preserving the 1-0 victory of the Yomiuri Giants over the Hanshin Tigers. | In front of more than 42,000 fans gathered at the Tokyo Dome, the Pinar del Río right-hander allowed two hits in the ninth inning, but once again found the key to shut the door and secure his team's victory. | With that outcome, Martínez reaffirmed himself as the leader of the Central League in saves and once again confirmed his status as a specialist in high-pressure moments. | After the outing, the Cub…
(2026-09-12). Hasta siempre, amigo: Homenaje a Eusebio Leal en su 84 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Quiero comenzar esta breve intervencion parafraseando una cancion del trovador Silvio Rodriguez: "Quién fuera". Y digo: °Quién fuera el mitico Leal! °Quién fuera como él, un gran orador!
(2026-09-12). Left with nothing, people in Gaza are forced to rent generators by the hour. aljazeera.com Israel's destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza has forced Palestinians to rent generators by the hour.
(2026-09-12). How to plan a wedding when you don't know what tomorrow will bring. aljazeera.com In Gaza, weddings have become acts of defiance. Couples marry in tents and rebuild, choosing love despite suffering.
(2026-09-12). War Has Produced Lasting Severe Delays in Gaza's Divorce and Custody Rulings. truthout.org In a makeshift structure made of worn-out fabric in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, 25-year-old Samira Abdel Hamid is trying to build a life for her two children, 3-year-old Mohammad and 18-month-old Issa. Abdel Hamid does not call the place where she lives a tent. As she describes it, it is "a place where the most basic necessities of life are unavailable, and where a person cannot feel that they… |
(2026-09-12). Venezuela and Suriname Sign 10 Cooperation Agreements, Address PDVSA Assets Dispute. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Friday, September 11, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez concluded an official visit to Suriname, where she signed 10 bilateral agreements covering fishing, energy, food production, transportation, tourism, and education. Both countries sought to translate five decades of diplomatic relations into concrete economic cooperation. Rodríguez arrived at Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport on Thursday …
(2026-09-12). Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores Seeks Pretrial Release. popularresistance.org Venezuela's first lady and National Assembly deputy, Cilia Flores de Maduro, has requested pretrial release under strict conditions, including home detention, citing a serious cardiac condition that her lawyers explain has deteriorated under the duress of her imprisonment following her kidnapping during the US empire's bombing of Venezuela on January 3. | Attorneys Mark E Donnelly and M Andrés Sánchez-Ross submitted the first lady's formal request this Wednesday, September 9, before Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
(2026-09-12). Erdoƒüan attends SCO summit; Controversial election in Istanbul; Kozinoƒülu case reopened. unitedworldint.com As always, Türkiye had a busy agenda last week. President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek. Following the detention of the opposition mayor of àúskàºdar, a centrally located district of Istanbul, the municipality passed into the hands of the ruling party after a controversial election. Another important development of …
(2026-09-12). Journalist Mary Kostakidis stared down the Zionist lobby and courage won. asiapacificreport.nz 
Power expected fear, expense and exhaustion to silence one journalist. Mary Kostakidis stood her ground, and an important piece of the wall gave way. Andrew Brown reports for Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown The section 18C case Zionist Federation of Australia's CEO Alon Cassuto brought against high profile Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis in…
(2026-09-12). Court Blocks Trump's "Loyalty Question" on Civil Service Job Applications. truthout.org A court's decision to block the Trump administration from including a "loyalty question" on federal job applications was a win not only for the nonpartisan civil service, but also for the communities public employees serve, said one labor leader whose union was among the plaintiffs in the case against the Office of Personnel Management. Patrick Moran, president of the American Federation of… |
(2026-09-12). Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy. aljazeera.com Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
(2026-09-12). Philly's Latin American Book Fair celebrates authors, culture and community. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A steady hum of laughing, conversations and music filled the Kimmel Center on Saturday at Philadelphia's eighth annual Latin American Book Fair. | More than 30 Latino and Latin American authors, writing in a range of genres and in Spanish, English and Spanglish, shared their stories and met potential readers in the performing arts center's large gathering space. Children enjoyed face paintings and activities while panelists, musicians and dancers all took to the stage for a…
(2026-09-12). Trump says Yemen's Houthis have asked US not to intervene. geo.tv US President Donald Trump pictured at Farmleigh House in Dublin, Ireland, September 12, 2026. — ReutersSaudi Arabia relies on region for vital oil shipments.Trump says he expects regional situation to be resolved.Axios reports Saudi crown prince urged US to strike Houthis.
(2026-09-12). Hedge Fund-Owned Publisher Lays Off Local Journalists From Papers Across the US. truthout.org As social media networks filled with posts from journalists "deeply saddened" to reveal they were part of McClatchy's latest round of "gutting" layoffs this week, newspaper staffers and the unions that represent them highlighted "how local coverage will suffer" because over 90 workers were fired by the hedge fund-controlled publisher. "I'm part of this bloodbath. After dodging layoffs for my… |
(2026-09-12). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-12). New UT Report: Climate Litigation and the Campaign to Influence the Judiciary. wattsupwiththat.com Trusted institutional gatekeepers like the Federal Judicial Center must institute rigorous vetting mechanisms to restore their credibility. Ultimately, federal and state officials should investigate how ELI and CJP gained such unchecked access over the bench and establish strict guardrails to ensure this cannot happen again.
(2026-09-12). Insights | Malaysian diplomat impressed by China's advances in robotics technology at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Malaysia has participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) since 2022 and is placing greater emphasis this year on promoting its tourism industry and Malaysian products through the platform, said Aaron Gan Chai Heng Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai (tourism), in an interview with China News Network at CIFTIS recently.
(2026-09-12). From thrift store finds to runway looks, Goodwill of Delaware's fashion show turns secondhand into something new. whyy.org 
(2026-09-12). Australian businessman jailed for "reckless" foreign interference. wsws.org Alexander Csergo's imprisonment underscores how someone can be ensnared into being accused of supplying information to a foreign entity under draconian foreign interference laws.
(2026-09-12). 60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump's Reality. portside.org 60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump's Reality |
(2026-09-12). 'War on terror': How 9/11 changed the language of conflict. aljazeera.com The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
(2026-09-12). Elon Musk Spends $100 Million on Anti-Trans Ads Targeting Dems in Midterm Races. truthout.org Elon Musk's America PAC has dropped $100 million to support the GOP in critical races that could control the future of the Senate. It includes TV commercials, digital ads, and a social media blitz across platforms Musk owns and platforms he doesn't. The eleventh-hour push is a brazen attempt to stoke the anti-trans moral panic and turn equal rights for transgender people into a make-or-break… |
(2026-09-12). UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Are a First Step. They Must Go Further. truthout.org The United Kingdom, joined by Canada and France, announced this week that they are taking action against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It's an announcement that is at once groundbreaking and insufficient. Specifically, the UK said it would suspend export licenses for weapons materially supporting Israel's illegal occupation; ban imports of Israeli settlement goods, and… |
(2026-09-12). How to improve schools for the future. independentaustralia.net 
The future of education matters to everyone. As our world changes quickly, schools need to adapt to serve students and teachers better.
(2026-09-12). Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women's singles final. aljazeera.com The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.
(2026-09-12). Call to cut trade barriers and widen business opportunities. sanews.gov.za Call to cut trade barriers and widen business opportunities | New Delhi, India – India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on BRICS countries to cut trade barriers and expand business opportunities, saying India is building economic bridges amid rising global protectionism. ⚪ "Today, as trade barriers are increasing around the world, India is building economic bridges. Since 2014, we have entered into Free Trade Agreements with nearly 40 countries around the world. Our approach within BRICS is also the same: reduce barriers and expand opportunities for businesses," Modi said on Friday during the BRICS Busi…
(2026-09-12). Lianyungang launches first full Trans-Caspian freight train, cutting transit time by 5 days. ecns.cn Lianyungang, the eastern starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province, launched its first full Trans-Caspian freight train service on Thursday.
(2026-09-12). The record of the New York Times on the "war on terror" wsws.org The New York Times marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a cover-up of its own role in justifying and concealing the criminal war of aggression against Iraq, torture and illegal mass surveillance.
(2026-09-12). 25 Years Later, Survivors Still Struggle With Health Impacts Of 9/11. popularresistance.org On September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center towers released a dust cloud containing pulverized cement, glass fiber, and asbestos, among other toxins — marking the health of thousands of community members and first responders. Twenty-five years later, New York City has announced it will finally release the full records on the day's health impact. | In a statement released by the city administration, Manhattan Borough officials emphasized the dust and smoke to which first responders were exposed to contained over 2,500 contaminants and faced long-term health consequences, including respiratory il…
(2026-09-12). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of autorickshaw and taxi drivers struck for four days in India, university lecturers stopped work across Sri Lanka, thousands of Australian truck drivers at five companies walked off the job for 24 hours and New Zealand nurses held a one-hour stoppage.
(2026-09-12). Net Zero Grid Upgrades Running out of Control. wattsupwiththat.com There are no easy solutions, much though Greg Jackson is desperate to find one to accommodate his Net Zero fantasies. The cost will run into hundreds of billions, which the country quite simply has not got.
(2026-09-12). North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says. aljazeera.com South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
(2026-09-12). The first Martha Graham Cracker memorial fund supports drag cabaret artists in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In life Dito van Reigersberg lit up Philadelphia's cabaret scene with his alter ego Martha Graham Cracker. Now, One of them has already started cutting checks. | Victor Fiorello, a writer for Philadelphia Magazine who moonlighted as a piano player with van Reig…
(2026-09-12). Deutschland ist beunruhigt: Kurz vor Beginn der Heizperiode sind die Gasspeicher nur zur Hà§lfte gefàºllt. strategic-culture.su Drei Wochen vor dem offiziellen Beginn der Heizperiode am 1. Oktober liegt der Fàºllstand der deutschen Gasspeicher weiterhin bei nur 55%. In den 15 Jahren, in denen die Fàºllstà§nde erfasst und dokumentiert werden, wurde noch nie ein so niedriger Stand verzeichnet. Im Jahr 2025 beispielsweise lag der Fàºllstand zur gleichen Zeit bei àºber 74%. Und der Winter steht vor der Tàºr…
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-12). Trump ends fascist convention by calling on attendees to pledge allegiance to him. wsws.org Trump's speech concluded a poorly attended and overtly fascistic event centered on attacks on immigrants, Muslims, transgender persons and socialism.
(2026-09-12). How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com Canada's buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
(2026-09-12). Australia-China university collaborations under the microscope. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-12). Ebola spreads to seventh DRC province as gov't insists cases are declining. aljazeera.com Ebola has reached a seventh DR Congo province after an infected man travelled through Rwanda and Uganda.
(2026-09-12). Real Madrid's Mbappe confident of Ballon d'Or despite trophyless season. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe went trophyless in his first two Real Madrid seasons, but hopes World Cup goals boost Ballon d'Or bid.
(2026-09-12). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-12). Amnesty, States, and the Argument Both Sides Keep Missing. moderndiplomacy.eu Every few months, somewhere in the world, a state expels or threatens to expel a category of foreign nationals, and the exchange that follows is almost scripted. The state cites its sovereign right to control its borders. A human rights body calls the action arbitrary or discriminatory. Commentators on the state's side accuse the human …
(2026-09-12). Mexican Activists Are Fighting Climate Crises by Stopping Extractive Violence. truthout.org Atahualpa Sofía Enciso's children don't know what a normal river is, she says. Living by the Santiago River in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, which overflows with dense white foam from the hundreds of industries that pollute it, she notes that the area is also getting hotter. "My father talks about how when he was younger, he didn't need sweaters, because it was never that hot or cold… |
(2026-09-12). What did US intelligence know before the 9/11 attacks? aljazeera.com The CIA have declassified documents showing US presidents were warned about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda before 9/11.
(2026-09-12). Federal Court Rules Trump Admin Can't Keep Aging Michigan Coal Plant Open. truthout.org The Department of Energy overstepped when it ordered an aging coal-fired power plant in Michigan to stay open past its planned retirement date last year, a federal court ruled on Friday. The J.H Campbell plant is one of seven fossil fuel plants around the country that the Trump administration has forced to stay in operation, despite the pollution they cause and the enormous costs of keeping… |
(2026-09-12). Environmental Priorities vs. 'Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Too many Democratic leaders are feeling comfortable waving off climate concerns, because of a feeling that it might be a political problem for them. That was exemplified this morning in the New York Times when center-right pundit Matt Yglesias issued a strident call for liberals to 'support America's oil and gas industry'.
(2026-09-12). Two men receive jail terms for violent burglary of Man City's Donnarumma. aljazeera.com Two men jailed after Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma and his now wife attacked in Paris home during PSG stint.
(2026-09-12). Second crypto billionaire donates record $49m to far-right Reform UK. aljazeera.com The two donations increase the total sum of money pledged to Reform since Friday to $97m.
(2026-09-12). We All Came Here From Somewhere. popularresistance.org Everywhere we go in the world today, from the Global North to the Global South, we are inundated with rising anti-immigrant rhetoric. It seems to be an inescapable part of public discourse. This discourse is particularly toxic in the Global North, where it has become a central pillar of the Far Right of a Special Type. In December 2025, US President Donald Trump called Somali immigrants in the US 'garbage' and said they should be sent 'back to where they came from'. Trump's Vice President JD Vance has said that immigration is the 'greatest threat' to both the United States and Europe.
(2026-09-12). Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men's singles final — all to know. aljazeera.com Ben Shelton faces Alexander Zverev in the US final, hoping to end a 23-year drought in Grand Slams for American men.
(2026-09-12). First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea. aljazeera.com The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has taken place in the Black Sea.
(2026-09-12). Putin declares BRICS a global force: 'Our authority is growing' as world order shifts. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin says BRICS is becoming an increasingly influential force in global affairs, highlighting the group's economic, technological and demographic weight. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Putin said the bloc represents nearly half of the world's population, around 40% of global GDP and a significant share of the world's land area. He called for stronger multilateralism and greater representation for countries from Asia, Africa and Latin America in global institutions. Putin also criticised tariffs, sanctions and economic pressure, while urging BRICS nations to strengthen coope…
(2026-09-12). UN Climate Chief: "the climate crisis is now a continent-wide economic security emergency" wattsupwiththat.com He forgot to add words like "super" and "apocalyptic".
(2026-09-12). Pacific remembering September 11 . . . 25 years on. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific The 9/11 attacks on the United States claimed thousands of lives, stunned the world, and triggered responses that continue to shape global politics, security, and public life today. A series of coordinated attacks in the United States killed almost 3000 people, with planes hijacked and crashing in Pennsylvania, the…
(2026-09-12). At China's Frontiers | Devoting Their Youth to the Outpost Closest to the Sky. ecns.cn Since 2006, when the entire Qinghai-Xizang Railway was put into operation, batches of service members arrived here, watching over the tunnel and safeguarding the trains that journey through the snow-covered mountains.
(2026-09-12). The US National Archives to close facilities in San Francisco and Chicago. wsws.org The National Archives and Records Administration will close branches in San Francisco and Chicago. It is the latest move in the Trump administration's attack on history and public education.
(2026-09-12). Trump may be BRICS's best recruitment agent. aljazeera.com The US president wants to weaken BRICS, but he may end up doing the opposite.
(2026-09-12). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-12). Florida executes Daniel Conahan as DeSantis killing spree reaches 15 in 2026. wsws.org Florida killed 72-year-old Navy veteran Daniel Conahan while DNA evidence that he said could exclude him went untested. He was the 15th death row inmate executed in the state in 2026.
(2026-09-12). Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men's final for Zverev showdown. aljazeera.com On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
(2026-09-12). Saudi Arabia shuts critical oil pipeline after drone attack: What it means. aljazeera.com Baghdad launches investigation, closes border after confirming strike came from Iraqi territory.
(2026-09-12). Clean Energy's Impact on ASEAN's Mineral Markets. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The widespread adoption of clean energy technology in recent years has brought about considerable changes in electricity generation and in the extraction, processing, and trade of mineral resources. In ASEAN, an important supplier of minerals to global supply chains, the adoption of clean energy systems and devices like solar photovoltaic cells, …
(2026-09-12). Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen shine at World Athletics Ultimate Championship. aljazeera.com World and Olympic champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory.
(2026-09-12). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. aljazeera.com The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing…
(2026-09-12). Ansarallah's Advance on Al-Mokha, Bab al-Mandeb: All You Need to Know. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-12). Brics nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East amid tensions. geo.tv India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the day of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 12, 2026.— ReutersGroup says avoid actions that could further aggravate situation.Brics states condemn attacks on civilian, nuclear infrastructure.Nations call for upholding…
(2026-09-12). Judge suspends Colombia's aerial fumigation pilot. colombiareports.com A Putumayo from the southern Putumayo province suspended the government's announced resumption of the aerial spraying of coca, ordering information that would allow "a sufficiently informed decision on the merits." Earlier this week, the National Narcotics Council (CNE) ordered the National Police to restart the aerial fumigation of coca, the base ingredient for cocaine, "as …
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel. aljazeera.com Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel's hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
(2026-09-12). Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
(2026-09-12). Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. Abortion Ban States Have It Worst. truthout.org The number of women who died after an ectopic pregnancy has spiked in recent years, a ProPublica analysis found. The mounting deaths in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data have drawn little scrutiny or response. Such deaths typically occur in the first trimester, after a pregnancy fails to properly implant in the uterus and begins to develop elsewhere, most commonly inside a… |
(2026-09-12). Louisiana Residents Are Resisting Plans to Build ICE Jail on Contaminated Site. truthout.org The Alexandria International Airport, which is part of England Airpark in central Louisiana, is currently known as the busiest ICE Air Operations hub for deportations in the United States. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's Alexandria Staging Facility, a terminus for people being removed from the U.S., is reviled the world over by abused and deported refugees from Cameroon to Haiti. |
(2026-09-12). In Numbers: China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Sept. 9, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-12). Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest far-right party AfD. aljazeera.com Protesters in about 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, demand the banning of the Alternative for Germany.
(2026-09-12). Have your say on Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy | South Africans are encouraged to have their voices heard by submitting comments on the Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. | The revised policy was approved by cabinet for public comment with the closing date for submission set as 20 September 2026. | According to the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), the revised policy is government's "overarching policy framework for electricity pricing and tariff design in South Africa". | The policy provides the principles and strategic direction within which electricity prices and tariffs are determi…
(2026-09-12). When AI Agents Started Working Together. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (@WEschenbach on X, my own blog is here.) Ever wonder what happens when you take a few thousand highly capable computer agents, tell them to…
(2026-09-12). First-Ever Kill Of A Drone Boat By Another Drone Boat Claimed By Ukraine. twz.com 
(2026-09-12). China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
(2026-09-12). What's under the black cover? Chinese president Xi Jinping's secret 'red flag' limo arrives in Delhi. hindustantimes.com What's under the black cover? Chinese President Xi Jinping's secretive Hongqi N701 presidential limousine has arrived in Delhi, drawing attention during the BRICS Summit. Known as China's "Red Flag," the N701 is a highly protected state vehicle believed to feature bullet-resistant glass, reinforced bodywork and other security measures. Reports have linked the limousine to a powerful V12 engine and extensive armour, although many specifications remain unconfirmed. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin's Aurus Senat has also been spotted in Delhi, bringing two of the world's most closely guarded presidential…
(2026-09-12). BRICS nations urge smooth flow of global trade, supply chains, energy. aljazeera.com Joint declaration at BRICS urges need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy…
(2026-09-12). Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 elderly residents. aljazeera.com The facility had faced fines and enforcement proceedings over regulatory violations since 2019.
(2026-09-12). Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical. aljazeera.com French train derailment sparks emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.
(2026-09-12). Sheinbaum vows Mexico "will never be a colony" while offering military collaboration, cheap labor and minerals to Trump. wsws.org As Trump posts a map of North America draped in the US flag and threatens military action against the cartels, the Sheinbaum government answers with patriotic declarations while offering to serve Washington as a war base.
(2026-09-12). 9/11 at 25: How the 'War on Terror' helped mainstream Europe's far right. aljazeera.com The 'War on Terror' gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force.
(2026-09-12). 'The family paid the price': India's deadly online gambling crisis. aljazeera.com Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
(2026-09-12). What I would have to say to Donald Trump (Not that he Asked). juancole.com (
(2026-09-12). The Arctic Reopens as a Geopolitical Theatre. moderndiplomacy.eu For much of modern history, the Arctic was protected by geography. Thick ice, brutal weather and distance kept it away from the busy arteries of global trade. That protection is fading. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Greenland this week could easily be read as another diplomatic engagement. It was more than …
(2026-09-12). Australia: Private school teachers in Melbourne vote to strike for first time. wsws.org The strike vote at Overnewton College is a further indication, following strikes in government schools across Australia, of a developing revolt by educators against wage cuts and intolerable workloads.
(2026-09-12). Closing the Impunity Gap: Global Rise of Attacks on Education. juancole.com Doha (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On 15 June 2026, the latest The report also reveals a human tragedy on a global scale. F…
(2026-09-12). Friday Nite Videos | September 11, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 11, 2026 |
(2026-09-12). President Ramaphosa hails enduring South Africa—China partnership. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails enduring South Africa—China partnership | Shanghai, China- President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening relations with China, describing the friendship between the two countries as an important foundation for deeper cooperation. | In a letter delivered by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation for the goodwill shown by the Chinese people. | "I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation [for] the people…
(2026-09-12). This Back to School Season, Kids Face a New Fear: ICE Taking Their Parents. truthout.org Just a year ago, Martín Soto was making breakfast at home with his wife, Gabriela, while their daughter got ready for her first day of school. But this September, Martín is in solitary confinement at the Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC) in New Jersey. "I was crying, but my daughter, she told me, 'Mommy, don't cry. Daddy's gonna come home,'" Gabriela Soto told Truthout. "I said, 'I know… |
(2026-09-12). Bond market sell-off sinks Bessent plan. wsws.org Besides widespread market scepticism about the Bessent plan, the selloff was fuelled by the jump in oil prices to $109 a barrel from around $100 the day before.
(2026-09-12). Is France Blocking the EU to Protect Europe—or Its Own Power? thinktank.pk A new confrontation between Paris and Brussels may look, at first glance, like a technical dispute over translation. It is actually a much bigger argument about who controls the speed, language and democratic legitimacy of European trade policy. The European Commission wants to accelerate the ratification of trade agreements by allowing governments and the European …
(2026-09-12). Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges. aljazeera.com Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous ex-leaders cleared of charges over 2023 Guatemala protests.
(2026-09-12). Sweden heads to the polls: What's at stake in the knife-edge election? aljazeera.com Sweden votes on Sunday as voters weigh migration, crime, the economy and whether the far right will enter government.
(2026-09-12). AUKUS — controversial, secretive but given a bipartisan blank cheque. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel ratificó la defensa como prioridad en Alamar Este. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este viernes a la defensa como primera prioridad del país, al intercambiar con el Consejo de Defensa de Zona de Alamar Este durante la jornada del Día Nacional de la Defensa. | El mandatario calificó de profundo y de calidad el trabajo de esa estructura en la organización de fuerzas y medios para la protección de la población, en un contexto marcado por nuevas declaraciones hostiles del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Acompañaron al jefe de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y Roberto Morales…
(2026-09-12). Milwaukee, September 18, 2026: Voces de la Frontera Gala! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-12). Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4—1 in La Liga. aljazeera.com Goals from Bellingham and Carreras ease pressure on Madrid manager Mourinho after they lost their last league game.