(2026-09-15). Trump rejects AI guardrails, calls fears of humanity's imminent extinction 'hoax'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the "Winning the AI Race" Summit in Washington DC, US, July 23, 2025. — ReutersTrump says the US cannot afford to lose the AI race to China.Stresses Only guardrails needed are smart president, US…
(2026-09-15). Saudi oil arteries under stranglehold as Red Sea war roars, Hormuz talks remain in limbo. geo.tv Members of security forces and emergency personnel inspect a damaged site in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, September 8, 2026.— ReutersHouthis maintain control of west coast of Yemen, officials sayIran-backed group said to be increasing…
2026-09-15: Norman Finkelstein Reveals Shocking Discoveries While Researching History of Israel's Gaza Obsession
Norman Finkelstein has been telling the truth about Gaza longer than anyone else in academia. Naturally the media have dismissed him as an antisemite or ignored him completely.
Norman Finkelstein received his doctorate from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His books have been translated into some sixty foreign editions. They include The Holocaust Industry, What Gandhi Says, and I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It. A 2020 study ranked Finkelstein the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.
Norman Finkelstein's new book is Gaza's Gravediggers:
2026-09-14: Visiting America's First Gaza Holocaust Memorial
Ashley visits a Gaza Holocaust memorial installation honoring more than 18,500 Palestinian children ki*led in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and July 2025. Created by artist Phil Buehler, the installation stretches across four panels, inviting visitors to read the names of the children and the places where they were ki*lled.
mintpressnews.com (2026-09-14). Irans Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s & Warships Yemen Offensive Shocks IsraelAnsarallah-led government forces have liberated the entire west coast of Yemen from Saudi-backed forces, triggering an Israeli media meltdown. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have taken out a series of US assets and began firing new-generation electro-optical missiles at American warships.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Israeli minister vows to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over award-winning Gaza documentary
Israel's culture minister has vowed to revoke the citizenship of two Israeli filmmakers after their documentary on the Gaza war won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Satellite images reveal extensive damage to key Saudi oil pipeline as supply fears mount
Satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline following reported drone strikes, as industry sources warn that a prolonged shutdown could put up to 4% of global oil supplies at risk.
counterpunch.org (2026-09-14). Under the Stars in Old New Mexico: the Growing Resistance to Uranium Mining
In New Mexico, resistance to Trump's demand to resume uranium mining appears to be growing, from local protests against mines, mining-permit proposals and a processing mill in Utah, to statewide and congressional action.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). IRGC downs another advanced MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has intercepted and destroyed another advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-15). Houthi Control of Red Sea Oil Chokepoint exposes deep Divisions in Brics. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Houthi rebel forces have seized the Yemeni port of Mokha as well as Mayyun Island overlooking the Bab el-Mandab strait. This gives Iran's most powerful remaining proxy force in the Middle East Directly or indirectly,…
(2026-09-15). Wednesday 9/23: Miranda's Rescue Scandal: Talk by Women Who Suspect Animal Abuse & Chron Story Journalists. indybay.org Gray Area – Grand Theater | 2665 Mission St | San Francisco, CA 94110 | A portion of proceeds will benefit low-cost spay and neuter programs in the Bay Area.
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
mintpressnews.com (2026-09-14). Irans Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s & Warships Yemen Offensive Shocks IsraelAnsarallah-led government forces have liberated the entire west coast of Yemen from Saudi-backed forces, triggering an Israeli media meltdown. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have taken out a series of US assets and began firing new-generation electro-optical missiles at American warships.
(2026-09-15). The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza. juancole.com Book Review. | Author: : Robin Andersen
| Published Date: 2026
| Publisher: OR Books< | ISBN-13: 9781682196267< |
(2026-09-15). MBS arm-twists Trump for help as Houthis rain missiles on Saudi: US says no, offers this instead… hindustantimes.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held talks with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency said the meeting reviewed Saudi-U.S. relations and the latest regional developments. It came days after the crown prince reportedly asked President Donald Trump for direct U.S. military action against Yemen's Houthi movement. Reuters reported that Washington declined to take direct military action for now, but agreed to support Riyadh with intelligence-sharing and targeting assistance. The U.S. support is also r…
(2026-09-15). Fascistic Costa Rican government weighs inviting US ground troops. wsws.org President Laura Fernández's declaration that US ground operations would be "very good for national security" marks the collapse of the demilitarized facade behind which the Costa Rican bourgeoisie has ruled since 1948.
(2026-09-15). Venice Film Festival: Naza exposes the savage machinery of war deployed by Israel against defenceless Palestinian civilians. wsws.org The film features interviews with two dozen Israeli military officers outlining the systems and protocols used by the IDF to target and kill civilians in Gaza.
(2026-09-15). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Does Delcy Rodríguez have any options? links.org.au 
Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun, writes Steve Ellner.
(2026-09-15). The Trump—Rodríguez pact and Venezuela's neocolonial subordination. links.org.au 
The US-Venezuela oil deal, a product of the pact between "brutalist" imperialism and an authoritarian regime, represents the exercise of arbitrary power through neocolonial subordination, writes Emiliano Teran Mantovani.
(2026-09-15). A new sanctions regime: targeting Israel's West Bank settlements. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's West Bank settlements have long attracted condemnation. Now twelve friendly nations are preparing to move beyond words – and Netanyahu has noticed.
(2026-09-15). Qinghai makes debut at Macao high-quality consumption expo to boost overseas trade. ecns.cn The Department of Commerce of Qinghai Province announced on Monday that a local economic and trade delegation comprising 18 enterprises took part in the 5th China (Macao) International High-Quality Consumption Exhibition for the first time last week.
(2026-09-15). Chinese AI short film wins two awards at Venice AI film festival. ecns.cn Chinese AI short film Website won two awards at the 2026 Reply AI Film Festival in Venice: the Reply AI Studios Grand Prix and the Community Award.
(2026-09-15). AI tennis robots take Chinese innovation to global courts. ecns.cn AI-powered tennis robots are gaining popularity in China and overseas, offering players an affordable way to practice without booking a coach or finding a partner.
(2026-09-15). Explosions near Israel border: What really happened at Jordan's strategic Red Sea port city of Aqaba. hindustantimes.com Explosions and an ammonia gas leak have triggered alarm in Aqaba, Jordan, raising questions amid heightened regional tensions. At least 11 people were reportedly injured after an incident in the industrial area of the key Red Sea port city. Jordanian authorities said the leak occurred during maintenance work involving an old pump or pressure equipment and was contained. Workers are expected to return only after safety inspections and measurements are completed. The incident was not immediately attributed to an attack. Aqaba lies near the borders with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, making any industrial emergency…
(2026-09-15). BRICS leaders adopt joint declaration at summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Leaders of BRICS countries at the 18th BRICS Summit adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Saturday, reiterating their commitment to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism, calling for international and regional peace and security, and underscoring sustainable and inclusive global economic growth as well as strengthening cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
(2026-09-15). Pentagon Iran War Report admits to Worst Drubbing since Vietnam. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Department of Defense
(2026-09-15). Is a stable regional order attainable in the Gulf? onlineopinion.com.au The task is not to choose between deterrence and dialogue, nor between international partnerships and regional agency. A stable regional order is likely to require all of these elements.
(2026-09-15). Tianjin to launch scenario innovation platform at 2026 private enterprise investment fair. ecns.cn The 2026 China Private Enterprise Investment and Financing Fair will be held in Tianjin from Sept. 22 to 23, the Information Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government announced at a press briefing on Monday.
(2026-09-15). CIFTIS draws global participants, yields more than 1,200 outcomes. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) closed in Beijing, drawing exhibitors from over 90 countries, regions and international organizations and producing more than 1,200 outcomes across seven categories, according to a press conference held on Sunday.
(2026-09-15). Over 95% of China's township, community health centers to offer pediatric care by year-end. ecns.cn More than 95% of China's township health centers and community health service centers are expected to provide pediatric care by the end of 2026, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, said Monday.
(2026-09-15). China accelerates efforts to bring earthquake alerts to iOS. ecns.cn China is accelerating efforts to make official earthquake early warning alerts available on Apple's iOS system, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
(2026-09-15). China donates Chang'e-6 lunar samples from Moon's far side to UN. ecns.cn China formally donated lunar samples collected by the Chang'e-6mission from the Moon's far side to the United Nations on Monday. The samples are set to go on permanent display at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
(2026-09-15). Nation to advance fertility-friendly push. ecns.cn China will maintain a relatively ample workforce and will press ahead with efforts to build a fertility-friendly society, Lei Haichao, minister of the National Health Commission, said on Monday.
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-15). 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)…
(2026-09-15). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). ICE targets students and parents at San Diego schools. wsws.org Armed ICE agents abducted a San Diego City College student last Tuesday morning, then detained two parents outside an elementary school moments after morning drop-off the following day.
(2026-09-15). Arts Centre Melbourne workers strike against real-wage cuts. wsws.org Several hundred workers at Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia's largest performing arts complex, held a 24-hour strike on Friday against a below-inflation pay offer and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-09-15). Behind the media campaign over an "A.I. Catastrophe" : The subordination of technology to war-making and capitalist profit. wsws.org This campaign aims to misdirect legitimate concerns about the deployment of increasingly powerful AI models by profit-seeking corporations into an effort to more directly align the development of technology with the geopolitical interests of American imperialism.
(2026-09-15). Tom Mackaman Congress report on American Revolution. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Ninth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Tom Mackaman. This report introduced the sixth resolution, "From the first to the third American Revolution," which was unanimously adopted.
(2026-09-15). 'Westminster is not working': Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland unite against UK rule. hindustantimes.com Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a new cooperation agreement described as an "independence pact," intensifying debate over the future of the United Kingdom. The agreement calls for closer cooperation among nationalist movements and urges Westminster to prepare for constitutional change. Scotland's John Swinney highlighted renewed demands for an independence referendum, while Wales' Rhun ap Iorwerth argued that Westminster is failing to serve the nations effectively. Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald also backed the right to self-determination. The developme…
(2026-09-15). After Yemeni forces got no US air cover, JD Vance declares America is 'very much on top' of crisis. hindustantimes.com The U.S. says it is closely monitoring the Houthis' reported seizure of the strategic Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea. Vice President J.D. Vance said Washington is in contact with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other regional partners, while the Houthi advance raises fresh concerns for shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the U.S. base in Djibouti.
(2026-09-15). Cyclists race through Guangxi's karst landscape. ecns.cn Cyclists ride through the scenic landscape during the 2026 Haokun Lake Cycling Race in Lingyun County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 13, 2026.
(2026-09-15). craqdi due to the changes in the native and autonomous left. indybay.org Given all that has happened, and as a countermeasure to NATO's negotiating policies with the industrial manufacturers that intimidate | We emphatically say no to these acts of political impurity…
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-15). Charting pathways to amplify Global South solidarity. ecns.cn Rooted in sovereign equality, demand-driven development and mutual benefit, the China-Africa partnership stands as an ever-evolving and exemplary blueprint for advancing the empowerment of the Global South.
(2026-09-15). What a "Temporary Removal" of Negro Bar, Sacramento County means to CA Gold Rush Heritage. indybay.org Restoring the authentic 1854 Negro Bar townsite and recognizing the regions early leaders such as Sacramento County's first Board Chair, who operated the Negro Bar Hotel and Store and supported the largest Chinatown, Gaam Saan, outside of San Francisco…
(2026-09-15). Xi urges Chinese police to remain committed to serving people with responsibility, dedication. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's police officers to remain committed to serving the people, be loyal guardians of the Party and the people, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
(2026-09-15). Obituary: Australian Trotskyist Steve Brown (July 15, 1953—September 8, 2026). wsws.org On numerous occasions, Steve said he regretted not meeting the party earlier in his life. But once he did join, he dedicated his last ten years to fighting in the working class for socialism, from which he never wavered in his commitment.
(2026-09-15). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-15). Democracy and the secular faith of economics. independentaustralia.net 
Economic orthodoxy has survived repeated crises by protecting asset wealth and treating its own failures as exceptions rather than reasons for change.
(2026-09-15). China issues world's first AI-based brain-computer interface standard. ecns.cn China's National Medical Products Administration has approved the world's first product standard for brain-computer interface devices using artificial intelligence to process brainwave data.
(2026-09-15). Australia's far-right One Nation announces plan for massive assault on immigrants. wsws.org One Nation's plan is an extension of anti-immigrant policies implemented by the federal Labor government, which has scapegoated international students for the social crisis and persecuted refugees.
(2026-09-15). BRICS cooperation creates new opportunities for Global South, says South African scholar. ecns.cn Deepening practical cooperation within BRICS is creating new opportunities for the Global South to strengthen economic resilience and advance sustainable development, a South African scholar has said.
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). 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:…
(2026-09-15). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-15). Zhejiang mooncakes gain overseas popularity ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, mooncake production and sales are in full swing in Wenzhou and Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, where local manufacturers are boosting domestic supply while expanding into overseas markets.
(2026-09-15). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-15). DHS inspector general exposes torture cages, filth and overcrowding at "Alligator Alcatraz" wsws.org The methods developed in the US military and intelligence prisons abroad are being reproduced against immigrant workers inside the United States.
(2026-09-15). 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…
(2026-09-15). Houthis' next move terrifies US ally: Red Sea only the beginning? Yemen reaches a new tipping point. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi movement has expanded its offensive after reportedly seizing the Red Sea ports of Mocha and Dhubab and Mayyun Island near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The group has also claimed advances toward the government-held cities of Taiz and Marib, where fighting and Saudi-led air operations have intensified. The International Organization for Migration says more than 85,000 people have been displaced since the latest escalation began, including over 2,000 who fled by sea to Djibouti's northern coast near Obock.
(2026-09-15). Two construction workers killed in Texas, truck driver in Utah severely injured. wsws.org Two workers were killed on construction sites in Texas within a week, while a worker in Utah suffered severe injuries after being crushed between two trailers.
(2026-09-15). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-15). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-15). US Treasury bond yield hits a "line in the sand" wsws.org The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond hit 5 percent yesterday, a full percentage point increase since the start of the war on Iran in February, with expectations it will go higher.
(2026-09-15). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org University educators and support staff in Argentina carried out a national strike September 8, while community service workers are still on strike across Ontario, Canada.
(2026-09-15). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-15). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: 50 Years Since the Death of Mao Zedong and the Defeat of Socialism in China. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-15). Striking AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians Perform In Robin Williams Meadow In Golden Gate Park. indybay.org Striking AFM 6 opera musicians were forced on strike after concession demands by the management of the opera. They preformed at Robin Williams Meadow after the Opera In The Park was cancelled by management because of the strike they caused.
(2026-09-15). NZ elections: Where are much-needed party policies on media? asiapacificreport.nz KNIGHTLY VIEWS: By Gavin Ellis Two months out from New Zealand's general election, and we have yet to see new policy from any of the seven main political parties on media and communication. Only the Greens have a media policy on their website — and it is effectively a repeat of the 2023 policy that…
(2026-09-15). World's first pterosaur museum opens in Xinjiang's Hami. ecns.cn The world's first museum dedicated to pterosaurs, the flying reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs, opened on Sunday in Hami, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-15). EconoScope | BRICS keeps getting bigger, more influential. ecns.cn Ethiopia's reliance on imported oil once cost the country about $6 billion in foreign exchange annually. Cooperation with Chinese companies is changing that equation: electric buses, heavy-duty trucks, oil-to-gas projects, and technical training are helping Ethiopia harness its abundant hydropower and move toward greener industrial growth.
(2026-09-15). 18th Hunan Tea Expo concludes with $100 million in online, offline transactions. ecns.cn The 18th Hunan Tea Expo concluded in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on Monday, generating 709 million yuan (about $100 million) in online and offline transactions during the four-day event, according to the organizing committee.
(2026-09-15). Punjabi truck driver in US arrested by ICE days after DHS withdraws controversial poster. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston has arrested Satvir Singh, a Punjabi-origin Indian truck driver, during a targeted operation at a commercial vehicle inspection station in Hillsborough along a national highway. | Singh, who lived in New Jersey and worked as an interstate truck driver, was arrested on September 11. ICE said in a post on…
(2026-09-15). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-15). Yemen: New Attacks by Houthi Include Likely War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel in the Port of Mokha, Yemen, the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city, August 10, 2026. | © 2026 Khaled Ziad/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Houthis' latest attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden most likely amount to war crimes in at least three cases, Human Rights Watch said today.The attacks follow the Houthis' announcement on July 20, 2026, that they would impose a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, in response to what they claimed is a Saudi sea and air blockade on Yemen, where the Houthis…
(2026-09-15). MBS' first message to the Houthis? Saudi Air Force flexes its might after major Red Sea humiliation. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry has released a striking new video showcasing fighter-jet squadrons and highlighting the kingdom's military strength. The display comes as Yemen's Houthis reportedly make rapid advances along the Red Sea coast, including claims surrounding Mocha and Perim Island. Riyadh's message describes Saudi Arabia as a "fortress of might" and a shield of national security. Is the video simply a patriotic military showcase — or a warning to the Houthis and their backers? As tensions rise across the Red Sea and Yemen, Saudi air power could become increasingly important. Here's what Riyadh's…
(2026-09-15). AI fuels rise of 'one-person crew' in micro-drama industry. ecns.cn AI tools are enabling individual creators in China to handle tasks once performed by entire production teams, giving rise to a new "one-person crew" model in the country's micro-drama industry.
(2026-09-15). East Palestine, Ohio resident: 84 cancer diagnoses among residents since 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment. wsws.org East Palestine resident Jami Wallace says she has compiled reports of 84 people diagnosed with cancer, including 15 with brain cancer, as families confront illness, loss and mounting medical costs.
(2026-09-15). China ranks second in global space infrastructure assessment: report. ecns.cn China ranked second behind the United States in an assessment of space infrastructure across 48 economies, according to a report released Saturday at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing.
(2026-09-15). The DSA in power: An evaluation of 8 months of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York. wsws.org The disconnect between Mamdani's promises and the reality of advancing war, dictatorship and austerity is preparing a crisis for the DSA mayor as he is driven to more openly confront the working class.
(2026-09-15). Canada deports four Punjabi men linked to extortion racket; 111 suspects removed so far. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has deported four men from Punjab over their involvement in extortion-related cases. The Canada Border Services Agency said Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh were found inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) for links to criminal organisations or serious criminality. | Each of the four cases involved violence linked to extortion or offences connected with organised crime. The four individuals were deported after decisions by Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board. | According to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, 188 removal…
(2026-09-15). 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……
(2026-09-15). China's carbon market trades over 900 million metric tons in first eight months of 2026. ecns.cn The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei Province, where the National Carbon Market Development Report (2026) was released.
(2026-09-15). 400,000+ Malaysian travelers make up largest foreign passenger group on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. ecns.cn More than 105,000 Malaysian travelers took the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in the first eight months of 2026, accounting for about 40% of all foreign passengers during the period, according to data from the railway operator.
(2026-09-15). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-15). Shanghai dragon boat invitational draws teams from 14 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 15th Shanghai World Chinese Dragon Boat Invitational was held from Sept. 10 to 14 in Qingpu District, Shanghai, drawing 20 teams and more than 400 athletes from 14 countries and regions.
(2026-09-15). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-15). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Macklemore's Tour Cancellation Shows Why Celebrities Don't Criticize Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-09-15). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Las Inteligencias Artificiales: Un riesgo para la Humanidad. indybay.org
(2026-09-14). Iran says Oman meeting canceled at Saudi Arabia's request. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Monday that a planned meeting in Oman involving foreign ministers from Gulf countries and Tehran was cancelled at Saudi Arabia's request. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told a press briefing that Riyadh requested the meeting should not take place for the time being. | "The report that Saudi Arabia requested that the meeting not be held for now is correct," Baghaei said, according to state news agency IRNA. | He rejected attempts to link Iran to recent developments between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, saying Yemen's problems have "long-standing roots." | There was no immediate comment from…
(2026-09-14). Headlines for September 14, 2026. democracynow.org Anthropic's CEO Calls for the Development of Artificial Intelligence to Slowdown, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Blocked From Attending Annual IAEA Meeting, Houthis Claim Drone and Missile Attack on Military Base in Southern Saudi Arabia, B'tselem: Israel Systematically Dismantling Palestinian Life in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills At Least Two People, Israeli Military Uses More Than 1,000 Tons of Explosives to Destroy Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon, Former U.S. CIA Director Petraeus Narrowly Escapes Russian Drone Strike at Train Station Near Poland-Ukraine Border, Ebola Cases in the…
(2026-09-14). Govt details registration process for Rs100 petrol subsidy. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Monday detailed the process for applying for its targeted petrol subsidy, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid rising fuel prices as the war in the Middle East widened the energy crisis. | A day earlier, PM Shehbaz had announced a special relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-litre reduction in petrol prices for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi rickshaws and cars with engines of up to 800cc. The move came as the widening US-Iran conflict in the Middle East pushed global oil prices higher, while attacks from Yemen on Saudi energy facilities introduced a fresh source of market risk, addin…
(2026-09-14). Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea, Yemeni officials said, as urgent deliberations took place in Riyadh over how to respond to their lightning advance.Meanwhile, Gulf Arab states postponed planned talks with Iran, raising concerns the Middle East conflict could spread further and threaten global oil supplies.
(2026-09-14). Iran Says It Shot Down Another US MQ-1 Drone Over the Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that its forces shot down a US "MQ-1" drone over the Strait of Hormuz as tensions remain high in the region amid the continued US blockade of Iranian ports. It's unclear if the "MQ-1" Iran referred to was an MQ-1 Predator drone, which was officially retired …
(2026-09-14). Iran police chief says 6,000 people arrested so far over January protests. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian authorities have arrested 6,000 people so far over their alleged involvement in anti-government protests and unrest in January, the country's police chief said on Monday. | In remarks aired by state broadcaster IRIB, Ahmadreza Radan said the detainees were involved in an attempted coup and accused them of assisting countries hostile to Iran during the unrest on January 8-9. | "We will not release these people, except those who express regret and repent," he said. | The protests began on December 28, 2025, at Tehran's Grand Bazaar amid a sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial and worsening economic cond…
(2026-09-14). War On Iran: Ansar Allah goes on the offensive. mronline.org 
Bombing Ansar Allah has been tried for years with little results. The Saudis do not have the manpower for an invasion.
(2026-09-14). The AI Doomsday Future Is Not Inevitable. theintercept.com 
Local police departments use Flock cameras to track license plates. ICE uses Palantir software to track and round up immigrants. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's war department uses Claude to bomb Iran. The U.S. government spends billions employing private corporations to obtain mountains of data — and the surveillance space is only getting "It really has beco…
(2026-09-14). Oil prices up over 3% following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. | Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1%, to $107.82 per barrel as of 0340 GMT. WTI futures gained $3.17, or 3.2%, to $103.22 per barrel. | "This follows a step-up in attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, including targeting the crucial east-west pipeline," said ING commodity ‚Å strategists, although noting that it was unclear how severe any po…
(2026-09-14). France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit. al-monitor.com France and Iraq on Monday called for a "diversification of export routes" for oil and gas in the Middle East in response to the instability generated by the conflict between the United States and Iran, following talks in Paris. | French President Emmanuel Macron and Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stressed the importance of "regional interconnections" and export route diversification to "ensure regional energy security", in a joint statement.
(2026-09-14). Delcy Rodríguez Has A Gun Pointed At Her Head. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun. Just hours after the military incursion that resulted in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, Trump boasted, "We're going to run the country," and shortly thereafter called himself Venezuela's "acting president." He has also heaped praise on Rodríguez for serving both U.S. and Venezuelan interests, explaining "She's doing a great job because she's working with us."
(2026-09-14). Katz: Israeli Army Will Eliminate Anyone Approaching South Lebanon Ridge. news.antiwar.com The massive detonations of tunnels at Ali al-Taher Ridge over the weekend weren't the end to Israel's military offensive in the areas, and Defense Minister Israel Katz's comments are threatening to make the attack an even bigger issue for civilians in the surrounding area. Katz said on Sunday Israel's intention was to prevent Hezbollah "or …
(2026-09-14). Democracy Now! 2026-09-14 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 14, 2026; "NAZA" Film on Gaza Genocide Wins Venice Special Jury Prize; Israel Threatens Directors' Citizenship; "One Betrayal After Another": 9/11 Widow Blasts U.S. Cover-Up of Saudi Role in Attacks; Trove of Evidence Sheds New Light on How Saudi Intelligence Asset Helped 9/11 Hijackers Before Attack; Is Yemen Heading Back to All-Out War? Saudis Launch Strikes as Houthis Take Control of Red Sea Coast | Headlines for September 14, 2026; "NAZA" Film on Gaza Genocide Wins Venice Special Jury Prize; Israel Threatens Directors' Citizenship; "O…
(2026-09-14). Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza film. aljazeera.com Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
(2026-09-14). Burnham must establish an inquiry into Britain's role in the Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Delaying scrutiny will not make questions about UK complicity in Gaza disappear.
(2026-09-14). 37 Palestinian journalists imprisoned in Israeli jails, says prisoner rights group. asiapacificreport.nz By Layan Bsharat and Mohammad Sio Israel is holding 37 Palestinian journalists in its prisons, including 19 under administrative detention without charge or trial, says the Palestinian Prisoner Society. The nongovernmental advocacy group said all 37 journalists were detained following the start of the Gaza genocide in October 2023. It said Israel continues to target…
(2026-09-14). Judge authorizes surgical force feeding of Cuban immigrant at Montgomery, Texas ICE detention center. wsws.org A court order authorized force-feeding of a Cuban immigrant through a nonconsensual surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the abdomen and a tube is left in place indefinitely to pump liquid nutrition directly into the stomach.
(2026-09-14). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Two Palestinians, Injure More Than 20 as IDF Continues Constant Truce Violations. news.antiwar.com At least two Palestinians were killed, and more than 20 were injured by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Monday, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed one person …
(2026-09-14). Netanyahu says Gaza documentary is. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new documentary film which alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into targeting decisions in Gaza was part of a wave of global incitement against Jews."NAZA", directed by Israeli journalists Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday and received a 25-minute standing ovation when it was screened on Thursday.
(2026-09-14). Discussion: The Impact of the US-Venezuela Oil Deal on People's Lives. orinocotribune.com By Luis Vicente León — Sep 10, 2026 The discussion about the US-Venezuela oil deal has focused on legality, legitimacy, sovereignty, and the conditions that were accepted. All of this is valid, and I do not mean to say it does not matter, because it does. But I have been following the debate for days, …
(2026-09-14). Venezuela: Over 6 Million Students Head Back to Class as Earthquake Recovery Continues. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—More than 6 million Venezuelan children and adolescents are expected to begin the 2026—2027 school year this Monday, Sept. 14. Classes will resume less than three months after the devastating earthquakes of June 24, which caused their most severe destruction in La Guaira state and Caracas. In the aftermath, dozens of schools were used …
(2026-09-14). Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal. tribune.com.pk 
Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with…
(2026-09-14). Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine. aljazeera.com Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.
(2026-09-14). The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq. aljazeera.com The story of the idea of a 'Greater Israel' and the Americans who want it to be a reality…
(2026-09-14). PSG earn first Ligue 1 win of the season. tribune.com.pk 
Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. | Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three matches in an uncharacteristically sluggish start to the league season. | They began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 on Wednesday and four days later they are now off the mark domestically thanks to new signing Torres. | The close-season arrival from Barcelona, who…
(2026-09-14). Houthis claim large-scale missile, drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthis on Monday claimed to have carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on a Saudi air base in the southern city of Khamis Mushait. | Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that the group targeted King Khalid Air Base with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. | He claimed the attack targeted aircraft hangars, radars, runways, ammunition depots and other military facilities, causing "significant losses" at the base. | The Houthis said the operation came in response to Saudi airstrikes in Yemen, claiming Saudi F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets had carried out more than 300…
(2026-09-14). Energy Crisis: Germany Enters Heating Season with Historically Low Gas Reserve Fill Levels. wattsupwiththat.com Experts are warning that Germany is heading into the heating season with dangerously low natural gas reserve fill levels. Currently, Germany's gas reserve fill level stands at only 55%!
(2026-09-14). Black Women Journalists Keep Taking Donald Trump's Abuse While The White Press Corps Cowers [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-14). RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America Announce Campaign Urging AOC and Ro Khanna to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination. commondreams.org Two national activist groups, Progressive Democrats of America and RootsAction, announced today that they will launch a
(2026-09-14). Carbon Capture Is Booming. popularresistance.org In southern Alabama, a major underground carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, the Pine Hills Storage Hub, is slated for the woods of Covington County. | Laurie Lundy, who lives in the nearby Conecuh National Forest on land that once belonged to her husband's great-grandparents, is among those worried about the project's impacts. She said the lack of community input has been "a huge problem." | Proposed by Reliant CCS, the Pine Hills project plans to store carbon dioxide (CO2) beneath roughly 104,000 acres owned by a timberlands real estate investment trust. Covington County spans about 660,000 acres in total…
(2026-09-14). Pauline Hanson's ABC paywall threatens our shared culture. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson's plan to put the ABC behind a paywall threatens decades of shared Australian culture, writes Michael Gibbons.
(2026-09-14). Development of Relations Between Russia and China Within the Framework of the BRICS. infobrics.org Interview with Consul General of Russia in Shanghai Dmitry Lukian'tsev…
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Larry C. Johnson: The Houthis reach the Sea — and Washington tells Riyadh to fight alone. strategic-culture.su After more than a decade of war, the Houthis have achieved what a superpower-backed coalition spent ten years and tens of billions of dollars trying to prevent. They now sit astride the Bab al-Mandeb strait, one of the world's critical maritime chokepoints, and they are once again raining missiles and drones on Saudi cities. And when Riyadh picked up the phone this week to ask Washington for help, the answer was no.
(2026-09-14). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-14). Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia for alleged failure to protect pro-Palestinian students. al-monitor.com By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Mahmoud Khalil and other pro-Palestinian student activists sued Columbia University on Monday, accusing the Ivy League school of being deliberately indifferent to years of pervasive harassment because of their advocacy.Khalil became a face of the Trump administration crackdown on students' pro-Palestinian protests afterU.S. immigration agents arrested him in March 2025 in the lobby of his university residence, though he was a lawful permanent resident — or green card holder — and not accused of a crime.
(2026-09-14). Detainees Are Allegedly Attempting Suicide in California City Detention Center. lataco.com At least three alleged suicide attempts have occurred over the past year at one ICE facility. An anonymous source says staff and detainees are at their "breaking limit."
(2026-09-14). US-Iran war ushers in new era of missile warfare. tribune.com.pk 
The US war on Iran is putting a new generation of missiles into combat, as both sides deploy weapons capable of striking from farther away while giving defences less time to respond. | The US has deployed its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first known time in combat, while Iran says it has used its Kheibar Shekan, a missile capable of reaching US military targets across much of the Middle East. | Though designed for different purposes, both highlight a growing challenge in missile warfare: Weapons can be launched from mobile platforms, strike targets at greater distances and leave defences less time t…
(2026-09-14). AfD, Reform UK and RN Aren't the Same Story. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2026, a small cottage industry of British commentators started asking whether the UK needs its own version of Germany's Brandmauer — a cross-party pact to keep Reform UK out of power the way Berlin's mainstream parties supposedly keep out the AfD. Scholars at UK in a Changing Europe had to publish a piece gently …
(2026-09-14). Pennsylvania doctors urge children, adults to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as federal guidance remains thin. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? An ongoing Health experts are urging adults and children to get annual shots to pr…
(2026-09-14). Elite Force constable martyred in armed attack in K-P's Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
An Elite Force police constable was martyred after armed assailants opened fire on him in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P's) Bannu on Monday, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rahmat Ali said. | Elite Force Constable Ahmadullah was at a shop in Peepal Bazaar, Daud Shah, when armed assailants opened fire on him, according to police. He sustained critical bullet wounds and was martyred at the scene, while the attackers fled the area. | Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police reached the area, cordoned it off and launched search and patrolling operations. | DSP Ali said the constable's martyrdom was "dee…
(2026-09-14). Has ANZUS turned Australia into a target. onlineopinion.com.au From a Chinese strategic perspective, as one analyst put it, Australia is less a host of US bases than a US base in its own right, a significant piece of real estate in America's Pacific warfighting architecture.
(2026-09-14). Bernie Sanders Reintroduces Bill to Make 32-Hour Workweek New Federal Standard. truthout.org Amid growing concerns about technological advances and stagnant worker pay, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-California) introduced a bill earlier this month to reduce the workweek to 32 hours. "The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago. Since then, cell phones, the internet, and now AI have increased worker productivity, but the profits have been… |
(2026-09-14). Lamine Yamal says he 'deserves' Ballon d'Or but Mbappe his main rival. aljazeera.com 'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.
(2026-09-14). How to prevent another disastrous war in the 'in-between' states. responsiblestatecraft.org Only a few days ago, Moldova's ambassador to the U.S. said it was likely "
(2026-09-14). Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in. whyy.org A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement The nation's highest court already is considering the administration's appeal of
(2026-09-14). Maharashtra MBBS, BDS Admission 2026: Round 2 Preference Submission Starts. ummid.com The Maharshtra CET Cell has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule confirming the new dates of MBBS and BDS Choice Filling and Allotment dates for the Round 2 of admission for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-14). 4-year old disappearance case reopens as murder investigation. tribune.com.pk 
Police have claimed to have traced the four-year-old disappearance of a woman from Mailsi after identifying an unidentified body found in Islamabad as that of the missing woman, while her husband has emerged as the main suspect in the case. | Police said, Amina Bibi, a resident of Chak 261-WB, went missing in 2021. After failing to trace her for a prolonged period, her father registered a missing-person case at Tibba Sultanpur police station in October 2022. | Rafiq told police that he had repeatedly visited his son-in-law, Muhammad Fayyaz, to inquire about his daughter and meet her. However, he alleged that F…
(2026-09-14). Does Netanyahu want Israel to be Sparta or to Join US Military-Industrial Complex? juancole.com Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that Israel must become a "Super Sparta" was presented as a response to growing international isolation. The message was stark: if Israel could no longer depend upon an internat…
(2026-09-14). '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.
(2026-09-14). Meta Wants To Build A $50 Billion Data Center In Louisiana. popularresistance.org Meta wants to build one of the largest data centers in the world in rural Louisiana. | The facility, known as Hyperion, is being built to train and operate the artificial intelligence systems behind Meta's products. What began as a $10 billion proposal has since ballooned into a more than $50 billion development spanning nearly 10 million square feet and roughly 3,650 acres. At full scale, Hyperion is expected to require 5 gigawatts of computing capacity, making it the largest data center in Meta's global fleet and one of the largest ever built.
(2026-09-14). Tirah victims demand return, compensation. tribune.com.pk 
The 37-point demands of the victims of Tirah Maidan and Rajgal have remained largely unresolved, prompting the Awami National Party (ANP), Khyber district, to announce a phased protest and legal strategy. | Meanwhile, the Bara Political Alliance has raised questions over the government's claims regarding development, restoration of civilian institutions, security and the return of displaced residents. | The developments came as a representative jirga of Tirah victims reported progress on several demands following talks with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, including financial assistance for 1,3…
(2026-09-14). Why Reform UK Could Be Forced to Hand Back Their £72m Donations From Crypto Billionaires. bylinetimes.com The weekend saw the largest donations to UK political parties ever made: £36 million each, from Reform-backing crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo. | Both were reported as living — until very recently — overseas. Delo was based in Hong Kong and Christopher Harborne in Thailand. | This matters because the Labour Government's current Representation of the People Bill going through Parliament places a cap of £100,000 a year on donors living overseas. | Crucially, this will be retrospective. Under the new bill, an individual is not a permissible donor if when the party rec…
(2026-09-14). Who is responsible for protecting and preserving Indigenous cultures? globalvoices.org 
There is an urgent need for more Indigenous individuals to collaborate before the few individual leaders burn outOriginally published on This post is part of…
(2026-09-14). 'This counter-terrorism framework situates people outside of rights'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Samer Araabi on dissent as 'terrorism'
(2026-09-14). Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens. aljazeera.com Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
(2026-09-14). The Socialist Labor Unionists Who Took On Samuel Gompers. portside.org The Socialist Labor Unionists Who Took On Samuel Gompers |
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-14). Judge stays Trump regime's 'loyalty question' for federal job applicants. peoplesworld.org 
BOSTON —Remember the so-called "loyalty oaths" federal workers had to take after World War II and during the McCarthy era? Well, the dictatorial Republican Donald Trump regime wants federal job applicants to do something similar—tell which Trump dictates they support and why. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston gave a qualified "no" to that …
(2026-09-14). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-14). Xi attends BRICS summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
(2026-09-14). Released: Open Source AI Model to Support Lunar Exploration. ummid.com Tech giant IBM and American space agency NASA Thursday announced the open-source release of the NASA‚ÄëIBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available.
(2026-09-14). "One Betrayal After Another" : 9/11 Widow Blasts U.S. Cover-Up of Saudi Role in Attacks. democracynow.org 
A quarter-century after the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States, a group of victims' families is continuing a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to hold the kingdom accountable for any role it played in the planning and execution of the plot. While the Saudi government has always denied advance knowledge of the 9/11 attacks, 15 of the 19 plane hijackers were Saudi citizens, including some with connections to Saudi officials and intelligence assets in the United States. Terry Strada, the national chair of 9/11 Families United, raised the issue during an official commemoration…
(2026-09-14). This Is How Lowriders In L.A. Do Mexican Independence Day. lataco.com A photo essay featuring lowriders, bombs, and all kinds of custom rides were cruising in true L.A. style. Even LAPD shutting down an entrance couldn't completely ruin the family-friendly day.
(2026-09-14). Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election. aljazeera.com Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
(2026-09-14). Somaliland And Sovereignty In The Horn And The Red Sea Region. popularresistance.org Somaliland's declared president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is in Washington to plead with the United States to recognize it as a nation independent of Somalia. He promises to be a key US security partner on the geocritical Bab-el Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden and to offer generous resource extraction deals, particularly in rare earth minerals. | His trip comes just a month after Somalia's Northeast State celebrated the anniversary of its constitution as one of the seven Federal Member States of Somalia. In 2023 its people won the Las Anod Conflict, their war to break free from secessionist Somaliland and rejoi…
(2026-09-14). Federal judge rules Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce unlawful. nationofchange.org 
The ruling covers the reservists who deploy after hurricanes and floods, with a decision on remedies due next month as hurricane season continues.
(2026-09-14). CM inaugurates Peshawar projects. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi laid the foundation stones for two major projects under the Rs200 billion Peshawar Revitalisation Plan, involving the rehabilitation of key roads and routes and construction of the Pishtakhara Chowk Underpass at a combined estimated cost of Rs9.3 billion. | The Key Roads and Routes Upgradation Project, costing Rs7.2 billion, envisages the upgradation, rehabilitation, beautification and improvement of 19 major roads and routes across the provincial capital in its first phase. | Phase-I(A) covers major arteries including Bacha Khan Chowk-Pajagi Ring Road,…
(2026-09-14). Milei plans bill to toughen sanctions against firms operating in Falklands. al-monitor.com By Leila MillerBUENOS AIRES, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei is preparing legislation this week to toughen sanctions against companies operating in the Falkland Islands, a move analysts say raises uncertainty over whether he may escalate tensions with Britain by targeting other sectors of the disputed islands' economy.
(2026-09-14). Fighting, displacement in Yemen deepen humanitarian crisis along its Red Sea coast. tribune.com.pk 
Clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group are intensifying along the country's western coast, with airstrikes and ground fighting inflicting heavy casualties on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of civilians. | At the same time, the wave of people fleeing western coastal areas has expanded, with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reporting that more than 82,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of September, including more than 2,000 who have reached Djibouti. | The Yemeni army said that Houthi positions and military equipment were targeted in airstrik…
(2026-09-14). Saudi Arabia Appears To Have Used Its Secretive Stash Of Ballistic Missiles For The First Time. twz.com 
Debris from a Chinese-made ballistic missile found in Yemen could have inadvertently revealed a previously undisclosed addition to Saudi Arabia's
(2026-09-14). Scientific Conference Addresses Vital Topics for Gastroenterology in Sancti Spíritus. en.escambray.cu The event is being held Monday and Tuesday at Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital…
(2026-09-14). Should Govt Introduce Gene-Edited Rice in India? ummid.com As many as 20 agricultural Scientists (Agriculture Scientists Manch or Forum) had warned against the pre-mature release of gene-edited rice citing risks to farmers, biodiversity and seeds sovereignty.
(2026-09-14). Historic first: London hosts Ganga aarti on banks of Thames. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A historic cultural and spiritual ceremony was held in London on Sunday as the city witnessed its first-ever Ganga aarti on the banks of the River Thames, drawing thousands of people for an evening centred on gratitude, nature and unity.The event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames Festival, as part of global celebrations marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission.Inspired by the traditional Ganga aarti performed along the banks of the Ganga in India, the ceremony on the Thames sought to highlight the connection between nature, knowledge and human cons…
(2026-09-14). Drone hits Mykolaiv detention center holding Bogdan Syrotiuk—all prisoners reported safe. wsws.org A drone struck the Mykolaiv pre-trial detention center where Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk is imprisoned. Bogdan and the other prisoners were not injured. The incident underscores the urgency of the campaign for his immediate release.
(2026-09-14). Madison: Solidarity Fair in Honor of Palestine's Olive Harvest October 10, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison's Solidarity Fair is one of many global actions being held on October 9 and 19, coordinated by the
(2026-09-14). Contrast between Mohan Bhagwat's speeches and condition of Indian Muslims. ummid.com There is something profoundly revealing about the contrast between Mohan Bhagwat's recent international speeches and the condition of Muslims in India.
(2026-09-14). Big AI wants to slow down AI research. Is it a safety pause or a strategic retreat? nationofchange.org 
AI companies are calling for a coordinated pause to progress — but making it working, and keeping AI safe, won't be easy.
(2026-09-14). Judge dismisses soprano Anna Netrebko's defamation suit against Met Opera. wsws.org The renowned Russian soprano's career has continued to flourish in Europe.
(2026-09-14). Was Chairman Mao the Greatest Person to Have Ever Lived? orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist China — Sep 10, 2026 The following is the full text of the remarks prepared by our co-editor Keith Bennett, as the final speaker at our webinar, organized in conjunction with the International Manifesto Group (IMG), on Sunday, September 6, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Chinese revolutionary leader …
(2026-09-14). Trump presses attack on midterm election as deadline looms for mail ballots. wsws.org The Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on Trump's executive order for the US Postal Service to take control of mail-in voting.
(2026-09-14). Rachel Cusk's Diminishing Returns. publicbooks.org "Cusk remains one of the most formally restless novelists of our time. The trouble is that this inventiveness may now be outpacing Cusk's thinking."
(2026-09-14). Mamya Shajaffar discusses scrutiny over women's clothing in Pakistan's entertainment industry. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Mamya Shajaffar opened up in an interview with BBC Urdu regarding the scrutiny women in Pakistan's entertainment industry faced over their clothing, describing how quickly public judgment over what a woman wore could turn dangerous. | "When what you have worn becomes an answerable thing and, based on this, whether or not you should live, die, be harassed, [or] raped. It changes a lot in you," Mamya said, reflecting on how deeply the scrutiny may affect a woman's sense of self and safety. | Citing her experience walking a red carpet in Berlin, the actor noted that despite the platform and the work that ha…
(2026-09-14). Australian Labor government backs demolition of Victorian public housing towers. wsws.org What is now crystal clear is that the Albanese government fully backs the plan by its Victorian state counterpart to carry through a wholesale privatisation of public housing.
(2026-09-14). Malcolm Evans: Lipstick on a pig UK 'resets' Israel policy. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated in an interview with The Guardian last week that the 2024 International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion renders Israel's presence in the occupied territories unlawful in its entirety. She noted that "because the 2024 ICJ advisory opinion declares the entire Israeli presence in the occupied…
(2026-09-14). Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca. aljazeera.com Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
(2026-09-14). Australia student visa: Indians not on English test exemption list even as refusals hit 10-year high. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Indian students applying for an Australian student visa may need to provide proof of English-language proficiency, as India is not among the five countries whose passport holders are covered by a key English-test exemption under the Student visa (subclass 500) rules.Passport holders from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland fall under the main exemption category. Certain other applicants may also qualify for an exemption if they have completed the required period of study in specified English-speaking countries or meet other conditions set by Australia's Department of…
(2026-09-14). Abdul Qadir reveals plan behind ODI ton. tribune.com.pk 
Abdul Qadir said preparation on difficult wickets helped him produce a century as Pakistan Under-19 beat England Under-19 by 122 runs in the second one-day international. | Qadir, who spoke to PCB Digital after the match, said he had prepared for a big innings on a challenging pitch after the team management gave the players extensive practice on similar surfaces. | "I tried to bat according to my natural game plan," Qadir said. | "I will try to give 100 percent in the upcoming matches as well. The goal is to put in performances that help Pakistan Under-19 secure victories." | The victory gave Pakistan a 2-0 l…
(2026-09-14). Trump terrified of Impact on Midterms of $6 / gal. Diesel as his War Spirals out of Control. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Trump on Sunday
(2026-09-14). Are the UK Sanctions on Israel Real Progress, or More Illusion? portside.org Are the UK Sanctions on Israel Real Progress, or More Illusion? |
(2026-09-14). Former BBC Journalist Huda Zariwala detained by UP Police. ummid.com Huda Zariwala, Former BBC Journalist who also worked as News Anchor for Saudi TV Channel 2, has been detained by Uttar Pradesh Police.
(2026-09-14). Colombia's social organizations and labor unions announce national strike in November. colombiareports.com Some 1,500 representatives of social organizations and labor unions agreed to begin organizing an anti-government national strike that should take place throughout Colombia either on November 11 or on November 20. The organizations agreed to the mass mobilization during the National Gathering for the Defense of Life, Dignity, Democracy, Peace, Sovereignty, and Social Reforms that …
(2026-09-14). Israel merges two settler outposts near Jerusalem, furthering the fragmentation of the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
Announced days after UK and European sanctions on settlements, Israel's expansion of Mishmar Yehuda folds an illegal outpost into a planned city between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, advancing Israel's decades-old plan to cut the West Bank in half.
(2026-09-14). 25 years after 9/11, files reveal CIA prior warning – questions remains with "War on Terror" under question. infobrics.org The true legacy of…
(2026-09-14). Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers including the coastguard and the navy raced on Monday to board a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea over the weekend as they searched for the 129 people still missing, officials said, with the confirmed death toll at six. | The Virgo Transport 8 ship carrying 243 people went missing in bad weather early on Sunday, the rescue agency said. Authorities have since rescued 108 people from the ship, which was travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. | Choppy waters with high waves and strong winds were impeding the search on Monday, said Moha…
(2026-09-14). Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury. aljazeera.com Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stresses that he is not retiring and remains determined to compete again.
(2026-09-14). Louisiana Residents Resist Plans To Build ICE Jail On Contaminated Site. popularresistance.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. Even as the town's tourism office works in overdrive to entice visitors to the area's natural and cultural attractions — the scenic Red River, lush butterfly gardens, and historic homes such as the one where venerated Harlem R…
(2026-09-14). New Yorkers Defeated a Pipeline Nearly 6 Years Ago — Or So They Thought. truthout.org A unique kind of relief comes from standing at the edge of the ocean. For generations, New York and New Jersey's public beaches have offered exactly that: a free, open shoreline where people come to breathe, grieve, celebrate, fall in love, or simply exist without needing money or permission. For many, the beach is not a luxury. It is medicine. Beneath that same water, a fight is unfolding… |
(2026-09-14). Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026, Choice Filling Schedule Published. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List of the students, who are seeking admission in different medical and dental colleges for the year 2026-27, and are now participating in the Second Round of MBBS and BDS Counselling.
(2026-09-14). Karachi airport extends deadline for Umrah vaccine certificate to September 25. tribune.com.pk 
The deadline for implementing National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)-integrated vaccination certificates for Umrah pilgrims departing from Karachi's Jinnah International Airport was extended until September 25 at 10am, according to a notification issued by the Airport Health Department of Border Health Services-Pakistan on Monday. | Last week, the federal government made it mandatory for international travellers proceeding for Hajj or Umrah to carry a NADRA-integrated digital vaccination certificate, with no other vaccination cards to be accepted from September 14. | The notification, addressed t…
(2026-09-14). Cristiano Ronaldo moves further close to 1,000-goal dream target. ummid.com Portuguese legendary footballer, who is currently playing in Roshn Saudi League (RSL) for Al-Nassr FC, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thursday moved closer to his dream target of 1,000 goals in international football.
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Windsor Ventra Assembly auto parts workers vote by 99 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org Workers at the plant, which makes parts for Ford and Stellantis, are members of the United Auto Workers making wages best described as starvation level.
(2026-09-14). FCC stresses equal treatment as Adiala inmates seek private hospital transfers. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday observed that the jail manual was "clear" on the treatment and transfer of prisoners to hospitals, stressing that all inmates must be treated equally and that any orders regarding their medical care must comply with the law. | A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan made the observations while hearing petitions seeking medical facilities for Adiala jail prisoners on the same basis as those provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. | The court said Rule 197 of the jail manual contained no ambiguity and noted that the gover…
(2026-09-14). House gutted in Shangla fire. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-14). How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it? aljazeera.com University of Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler on his life, the West, modernity and Islam…
(2026-09-14). Cheaper Reaper? Swarm Aero Unveils Gamera. twz.com 
(2026-09-14). Manitoba NDP government breaks Dynacare strike, joins nationwide assault on right to strike. wsws.org Aligned with Carney's nationalist "Team Canada" campaign, the NDP and union bureaucracy are helping enforce a mounting assault on workers' right to strike.
(2026-09-14). India's Medical Tourism Push Has A Doctor Problem. ummid.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's target of 10 million medical tourists a year won't create new capacity in Indian healthcare, it will pull capacity out of a public system that's already short on it.
(2026-09-14). Saudi Arabia finds 114M tons of rare earths, uranium: What to know. al-monitor.com The kingdom's energy minister said that the ore discovery contains high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and "promising" concentrations of uranium.
(2026-09-14). Philippines' Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament. aljazeera.com Deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls opened in the southern Philippine region.
(2026-09-14). Yemen gov't forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.
(2026-09-14). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-14). Punjabi woman among two arrested in Canada extortion case, demanded money via WhatsApp. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: For the first time in Canada, a Punjabi-origin woman has been arrested in connection with an extortion case. However, Calgary Police have now released her and asked her to appear in court on October 6. | Police allege that Kanupriya Kaur provided the shooter with the victim's identity and home address. | According to Calgary Police, charges have been filed against two adults and one minor in the high-profile extortion case. Police said the victim received a threatening message on WhatsApp from an unknown number on March 25. | The woman was allegedly asked to pay a large amount of money, although p…
(2026-09-14). A New Campaign Is Pushing Ulta Beauty to Drop Flock Cameras From Its Stores. truthout.org A national gender justice organization is escalating a campaign against Ulta Beauty over the cosmetics retailer's use of automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras made by the surveillance company Flock Safety, arguing that it threatens customer privacy and could disproportionately harm women and gender-expansive people. UltraViolet, a women-led gender justice organization… |
(2026-09-14). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-14). Antonelli wins Spanish GP. tribune.com.pk 
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. | The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) and is now 81 points ahead of nearest rival, his Mercedes teammate George Russell, in the title race. | Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) finished fourth ahead of fellow Briton Russell and Liam Lawson in the second Red Bull. | Franco Colapinto (Alpine), Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) and Niko Hulkenberg (Audi) rounded out t…
(2026-09-14). Portugal says Israel undermining Palestinian state through settlement expansion. al-monitor.com LISBON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Portugal's foreign minister said on Monday that Israeli settlement expansion and economic pressure in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem were undermining prospects for a viable Palestinian state.• Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said Israel's E1 settlement plan was "extremely pernicious" because it would divide the West Bank, isolate East Jerusalem and was incompatible with a two-state solution.
(2026-09-14). Panama looks to science, fishers, and the law to protect its sharks and rays. nationofchange.org 
A pending bill would ban targeted shark fishing nationwide, but marine biologists say its proposed 10 percent bycatch limit has no scientific basis.
(2026-09-14). Progressive candidate Samantha Baker enters mayor's race in Columbus, Ohio. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new perspective has entered the arena in Ohio's state capital as Samantha Baker announced her people-powered candidacy for mayor of Columbus in the 2027 election. Surrounded by supporters at Slammer's Bar and Grill in downtown Columbus Friday night, Sept. 11, Baker said, "We deserve to be able to afford to live and eat …
(2026-09-14). BRICS Summit Declaration Unanimously Approved; India Advances Crucial Proposals. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in India delivered the final declaration approved by all core members of the bloc. The declaration builds on some of the key tracks of BRICS development from the past several years, while also launching new initiatives prioritized by India during its chairmanship…
(2026-09-14). 'Nest-flix' peregrine falcons become streaming stars of the 34th floor in Australia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-09-14). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-14). Durchbruch bei Brics-Gipfel in Neu-Delhi: Einigung steht nach zà§hen Verhandlungen. strategic-culture.su Der Iran-Krieg bringt den Brics-Gipfel in Neu-Delhi an den Rand des Scheiterns, schreibt BZ. Der Krieg im Nahen Osten brachte die neuen Mitglieder des Bàºndnisses — Iran und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate — gegeneinander auf, da beide Seiten nicht bereit waren, Zugestà§ndnisse zu machen. Dennoch gelang Indien ein diplomatisches Wunder und es rettete den Gipfel…
(2026-09-14). BRICS Summit: Members, Partner Countries Discuss 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation'. infobrics.org Leaders of the BRICS grouping and its partner nations met Sunday on the final day of the two-day 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in India's capital, New Delhi…
(2026-09-14). Two shot, several arrested in clashes after Panguna mine arson. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Carmel N. Pilotti, Michael E. Miller and Koroi Hawkins At least two people were shot and several arrested in the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville on Sunday after unknown people set fire to equipment belonging to an Indian company poised to reopen one of the world's largest untapped copper and gold reserves. The…
(2026-09-14). Make Philly Affordable Campaign Carries City Budget Demands Into Fall. popularresistance.org Residents concerned over their ability to afford life's necessities may want to follow the second phase of the Make Philly Affordable (MPA) campaign closely. This past spring, the grassroots coalition pressed Mayor Cherelle Parker and the City Council to allocate a portion of the $1.1 billion budget surplus to food, housing, schools, rec centers, libraries, SEPTA and renewable energy. MPA says this would improve quality of life for the city's working people. Following activist-organizer Erica Brown's 21-day hunger strike in May, MPA will continue the budget campaign into the fall.
(2026-09-14). From 'polis' to 'citizen': Cypriot Ambassador to China finds common ground in urban governance. ecns.cn "A current visit to Shanghai and Jiangsu has provided valuable opportunities to reflect on the relationship between urban development, public space and quality of life. It has reinforced my interest in how cities can accommodate change while preserving their identity and responding to the needs of their communities. " | Recently, the "Explore People-Centered Cities: China's Governance, Global Engagement (Shanghai and Jiangsu)" event, organized by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, invited foreign diplomatic envoys to visit multiple sites in East China's Shanghai and Jiangsu, offering an in-depth look at China's…
(2026-09-14). Makkah Pact: Moscow's Message of Caution to India. ummid.com With speculation swirling about which countries might join the Makkah Pact next – and what it means for India – the Kremlin has weighed in with a message of caution: don't read too much into it yet.
(2026-09-14). The Labor paradox: Too progressive, not progressive enough. independentaustralia.net 
Labor governments face criticism from both sides, but progress requires compromise, consensus and accepting that not every change will suit everyone.
(2026-09-14). Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.
(2026-09-14). Kolkata College VP Tarannum says held as captive, forced to resign. ummid.com Mohammadi Tarannum, Vice Principal of Surendranath Law College, Kolkata in the BJP ruled West Bengal, said she was held as captive for two days, and later forced to sign on her resignation letter.
(2026-09-14). Modern Day Racist Violence Breeds Strange Fruit in the 21st Century. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-14). Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes. aljazeera.com Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). 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…
(2026-09-14). The scheme meant to get first home buyers in is quietly lifting the floor beneath them. onlineopinion.com.au The scheme was well-meaning, and the results predictable, given the circumstances, just not those promoted as the purpose.
(2026-09-14). Honor the Vietnamese, Not Those Who Killed Them. mronline.org 
Only the courage of those who opposed the war, including the soldiers who did so at great risk, should be respected.
(2026-09-14). India lets politics overshadow Asia Cup truimph. tribune.com.pk 
India's women declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai on Sunday, in the latest episode to strain cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. | India sealed the title with a commanding victory but did not come out of their dressing room to collect the trophy from Naqvi, who had travelled to Dubai to attend the presentation ceremony in his capacity as ACC president. Naqvi is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan's interior minister. | ACC sources said from Dubai that the trophy present…
(2026-09-14). South Korean officials decry 'worst ever' Asian Games accommodation. aljazeera.com Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.
(2026-09-14). Drones open new front against Peshawar police. tribune.com.pk 
Militants have opened a new front in Peshawar by weaponising commercially available drones to target police installations from a distance while remaining concealed. | At least two drone attacks have been reported in recent weeks. The first targeted the Tarnab police post in the limits of Chamkani police station, injuring four people, including two policemen and two civilians. | Just 72 hours later, militants launched another drone attack in Mattani. Metal mesh and protective sheets installed over the police station blocked the explosives, limiting damage to a police vehicle parked outside. | Police officials s…
(2026-09-14). PM unveils plan to cushion fuel shock. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering Rs100 per litre off petrol for motorcycles, three-wheeler rickshaws, and cars up to 800cc engine, in an attempt to shield lower-income consumers from the impact of sharply rising petroleum prices. | In this regard, the government has prepared a Rs75 billion fuel relief scheme and the Petroleum Division has circulated a draft summary for the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), seeking immediate comments from key stakeholders before moving ahead with the scheme. | "In this hour of difficulty, we will not leave the public alone.
(2026-09-14). PSX tumbles 2,541 points as oil shock rattles sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new week on a sharply negative note on Monday as escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over oil supplies sent the benchmark KSE-100 Index into a broad-based sell-off, falling 2,541.20 points, or 1.49%, to settle at 167,970.66, compared with the previous close of 170,511.86. | The decline came as crude prices surged amid mounting concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies, raising fears about the impact of higher oil costs on economies and corporate profitability. The renewed pressure on energy markets also kept investors cautious at the start…
(2026-09-14). US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports. aljazeera.com Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
(2026-09-14). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-14). Trump plan to send $5K to every adult projected to cost $1.2T. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Faithful memory of 9/11 demands we stand up to lies. peoplesworld.org 
Marking the 25th anniversary of September 11th this weekend has taken me back to my own experience of that fall morning in 2001. I was in the middle of a prayer service, having just held my infant son, when we heard the news of the first plane hitting the North Tower of the World Trade …
(2026-09-14). Fleet Of At Least 500 Collaborative Combat Aircraft By 2032 Now In USAF's Plans. twz.com 
500 CCAs is a step up from recently stated USAF plans, and the service also now wants 500 more new drones to succeed its MQ-9s.
(2026-09-14). AYUSH AACCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Apply before September 13. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' from August 31. 2026 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1.
(2026-09-14). Mohmand schools face teacher shortage. tribune.com.pk 
The education of 519 students is reportedly being affected by a severe shortage of teachers at two government schools in Halimzai tehsil of Mohmand tribal district, raising concerns among parents about their children's academic future. | According to local sources, the Government Primary School Yaseen Kor Kamali has only one teacher for around 300 students, making it extremely difficult to provide proper classroom instruction. | Similarly, several key teaching positions are vacant at the Government High School Ghazi Baig, which has 219 students. The vacant posts include those of the headmaster and teachers for…
(2026-09-14). Solomon Islands embroiled in ongoing tensions over China. wsws.org While fending off, for now, a challenge to his leadership, Prime Minister Wale has signed up to a series of anti-China strategic agreements.
(2026-09-14). Black Voters in Georgia Are Mobilizing as Voting Rights Face New Threats. capitalbnews.org 
Decisions made in courts across the country are changing the rules of voting and shifting Black political power. Capital B is tracking the fight for voting rights to show who is affected, where power is shifting, and what the changes mean for Black communities nationwide. For voting rights stories from across the country, visit our …
(2026-09-14). US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea. aljazeera.com US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea…
(2026-09-14). Trump Moves to Strip EPA of Authority to Limit Power Plant Carbon Pollution. commondreams.org According to
(2026-09-14). How to Travel Around Vietnam: Trains, Buses, Motorbikes and Car Rentals Compared. thecanary.co 
The Quick Answer Ask ten people who've travelled Vietnam which transport option is best, and expect ten different answers — because there isn't one. Trains are gorgeous but painfully slow. Sleeper buses get the job done cheaply, if you don't mind arriving a bit rattled. Motorbikes are…
(2026-09-14). New Music Video: Awakening To The Truth On Every Level. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Check out our latest video, Awakening To The Truth On Every Level: Here's the text, for my subscribers who prefer to read: Different people mean different things when they talk about having an awakening. Some use "awakening" to describe the movement into revolutionary politics as you gradually discover that everything you've been taught about your …
(2026-09-14). 'Horrendously high' number of HIV infections in Fiji babies health researcher. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Checkpoint A "horrendously high" number of babies in Fiji are dying due to HIV related complications, says a health researcher, as the prevalence of the disease grows there. The New Zealand government website SafeTravel says people travelling to Fiji should avoid activities that could increase their risk of infection. In March this year, it…
(2026-09-14). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-14). Family Village and Delaware County Health Department launch doula directory. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Doulas, while not medical professionals, specialize in supporting new families through pregnancy, birth and…
(2026-09-14). Yemen's Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz. aljazeera.com Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
(2026-09-14). Trump Claims the Only AI "Guardrail" Needed Is Himself. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday, President Donald Trump said there is no need to regulate tech companies' development of artificial intelligence (AI). "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote. Trump claimed those who are pleading for a slowdown of AI advancement are part of "a SICK… |
(2026-09-14). The appeal of Bogdan Syrotiuk exposes a political frame-up. wsws.org The appeal against Bogdan Syrotiuk's 15-year sentence demonstrates that political views, journalism and socialist opposition to war were transformed into alleged acts of high treason without evidence of assistance to Russia or any other subversive activity.
(2026-09-14). Díaz-Canel intercambia con representantes de la agricultura: ´el país se construye desde el surco ª. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta. | El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabezó un encuentro de trabajo con representantes del sector agropecuario, como parte del seguimiento a la implementación de los principales ejes contenidos en las transformaciones económicas y sociales recientemente aprobadas en el país. | ®Necesitamos aplicar las transformaciones de manera ágil y con coherencia para impactar en las personas y su poder adquisitivo ®, dijo a los 65 participantes de varias OSDE, empresas, Mipymes, cooperativas, Cooperativas…
(2026-09-14). Atlético de Madrid Returns to Winning Ways in the League with a Rout. radiohc.cu Havana, September 13 (RHC) — Atlético de Madrid returned to winning ways in the Spanish first division (La Liga) today with a 3—0 rout of Real Sociedad. | The team managed by Argentine coach Diego Simeone secured a crucial victory for their La Liga title ambitions—challenging FC Barcelona and Real Madrid—during their visit to the Reale Arena in San Sebastián. | After a fairly balanced first half with few chances for either side, the scoreline at the Reale Arena remained level heading into the break. | Full-back Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring for the team from the Spanish capital in t…
(2026-09-14). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-14). Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante. tribune.com.pk 
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season. | Hansi Flick's side reestablished their three point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table, after Los Blancos beat Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. | Atletico Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-0 with three late goals to move joint-third. | Xavi Espart opened the scoring for the champions in Valencia with Yamal netting the second and then scoring a penalty early in the second half. | Barca may have a 100 percent record so far from their five games but their de…