(2026-09-18). Analysis-As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations a year ago, he touted the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites just months earlier as "totally obliterating everything" and said he had brought peace between Israel and Iran. Returning to the world body on Tuesday, Trump will face a deeply skeptical audience increasingly rattled by six months of war between US forces and an emboldened Iran, growing regional instability and a nuclear threat that has not disappeared despite his claims.
(2026-09-18). 58 Democrats join House vote to grant Trump additional war and tariff powers. wsws.org Fifty-eight Democrats in the House of Representatives voted with Republicans Wednesday to grant US President Donald Trump additional war and tariff powers, including the authority to put tariffs as high as 100 percent on goods from China and India.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to resolve issues with neighbors through diplomacy
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to resolve differences with its neighbors through dialogue and mutual respect.
He warned that the United States and Israel are seeking to sow discord in the region to weaken the nations and plunder the resources.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). 200 nights, one resilient nation: Iranian people's epic in defense of homeland and Revolution
All these sacred spaces host Iranians from all walks of life every night who, carrying Iran's tricolor flag, photographs of their martyred Leader, and chanting "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to America," have created an enduring epic over the past 200 nights.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
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
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-15). No talks until Iran's conditions are met: SNSC chief
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that mixed signals from the US president should not distract anyone from the new realities around oil and the straits, adding that there will be no negotiations until Tehran's conditions are met.
(2026-09-18). Iran lectures MBS on 'false flag' ops, hints at Saudi's role in Mecca 'attack'? | Houthis, Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran has rejected Saudi Arabia's claim that the Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, saying an alleged interception alone is not grounds to accuse a specific party. Tehran called for Islamic holy sites to remain outside regional conflicts and accused Israel and the U.S. of using alleged "false flag" operations to fuel divisions among Muslim nations.
(2026-09-18). Houthi offensive in Yemen adds to Fear that Iran War could escalate into a wider global Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Yemen's Houthis have This could cut off Saudi Ar…
(2026-09-18). US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. | Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel ⚪ currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets ⚪ has voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalize relations.
(2026-09-18). UN report finds "reasonable grounds" for US war crimes in missile strike on girls' school in Iran. wsws.org The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran published a report on September 14 saying that reasonable grounds exist "to believe that the US committed the war crime of launching an indiscriminate attack" on a girls' school that killed more than 150 people, including 120 to 123 children, on the first day of the war against Iran.
(2026-09-18). US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisSept 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war andcontinue intermittent talks aimed at ending the conflict.A State Department spokesperson said a "core delegation from the Iranian regime" would be allowed to attend the meeting in line with the United States' obligations as the world body's host country.
(2026-09-18). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-18). Europe and Canada pursue realignment with new security architecture amid escalating inter-imperialist rivalries. wsws.org The realignment of the European powers and Canada is an escalation of inter-imperialist antagonisms. While neither Von der Leyen nor Carney directly addressed the United States or its fascist-minded President Donald Trump, it was clear that the targets of their new alliance are not only Moscow and Beijing, but also Washington.
(2026-09-18). Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust supports BRICS against blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST) in Harare highlighted the inclusion of the statement against the United States blockade of Cuba in the Declaration of the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India, on September 12. | ZAST indicated that it welcomes and firmly supports the position expressed by the BRICS leaders, expressing deep concern over the tightening of the blockade measures against the Caribbean island and the documented effects on its economy, energy supply, and humanitarian situation. | According to the Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST), the decision to insist on the need to end economic, trade, an…
(2026-09-18). High-ranking UN representative acknowledges urban resilience efforts in Cuba. radiohc.cu Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), learned this Wednesday in Havana about the actions of the Urban Resilience project, implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Havana government, with support from the European Union's Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations and the National Civil Defense Staff. | According to the UNDP, as stated on its Facebook page, the exchange addressed topics related to risk management, urban planning, population protection, and…
(2026-09-18). El ventilador Cerimedo (Tercera Parte). cubadebate.cu Fernando Cerimedo, operador digital argentino detenido en Bolivia, aparece vinculado a redes de manipulación política en Perú y Chile, especialmente alrededor de Keiko Fujimori y José Antonio Kast. Se describe una trama de financiamiento, uso de bots y campañas de desinformación para favorecer al fujimorismo, junto con coincidencias en eventos y asesores que lo conectan con la presidenta peruana. En Chile, se detalla su rol en la campaña del Rechazo y sus nexos con figuras cercanas al gobierno de Kast.
(2026-09-18). Messi alcanza 100 goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami. cubadebate.cu El atacante argentino Lionel Messi alcanzó este miércoles la marca de cien goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami, tras liderar la victoria 2-0 sobre el Cruz Azul de México en la final de la Campeones Cup.
(2026-09-18). Fernández de Cossío con PBS: Cuba no acepta amenazas de Trump y mantiene abierta la puerta al diálogo. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, abordó en una entrevista con PBS NewsHour las tensiones entre La Habana y Washington, las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump y las posibilidades de una salida diplomática.
(2026-09-18). Lula: "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando" cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto.
(2026-09-18). øCómo afecta el bloqueo impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos al sistema educacional cubano? cubadebate.cu La directora de la escuela especial René Vilches Rojas, María de los àÅngeles Escalona Arias, lo resume desde su propia experiencia: de 65 alumnos, solo 22 han podido recibir implantes cocleares, y las limitaciones actuales han reducido drásticamente las posibilidades de que los demás accedan a una cirugía similar.
(2026-09-18). Nepal eleva a 6 150 el número de desaparecidos por riadas del pasado 26 de agosto. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de Nepal elevaron a 6.150 personas el número de desaparecidos por las riadas que azotaron el país el pasado mes de agosto, tras añadir al listado más de mil de personas. Pese al gran despliegue, de los 1.403 cuerpos recuperados, más de 520 de los registros corresponden a restos parciales, lo que ha dificultado la consolidación del número total de fallecidos.
(2026-09-18). The New York Times: La presión económica del gobierno de Trump agrava la desesperación de los cubanos. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos afirma que sus sanciones no tienen como objetivo privar a Cuba de bienes esenciales. Miles de contenedores de carga varados cuentan una historia diferente.
(2026-09-18). Revelan nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas rumbo a Serie 65. cubadebate.cu Andrys Pérez, José A. Noroña y Armando Dueñas, miembros del último equipo Cuba que representó al país en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, encabezan la nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas de cara a la LXV Serie Nacional de Béisbol (SNB), revelaron este jueves autoridades deportivas en esta occidental provincia.
(2026-09-18). Silvio in Valencia: The Magic That Kept Them Safe. radiohc.cu More than five thousand people braved the predicted storm in Valencia and flocked to the Roig Arena to experience Cuba, embodied by the iconic Silvio Rodríguez, during his tour of Spain. | Mayte Piera, present at the concert, shared her firsthand experience of meeting the singer-songwriter in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency via WhatsApp. | "The city is collapsing and I'm singing… As Raimon said, 'al meu pais la pluja no sap ploure' (in my country the rain doesn't know how to rain), and that's exactly what happened last night. | "Approaching the second anniversary of the DANA storm, those of us…
(2026-09-18). Saturday 9/26: Fly 100 Kites for Palestine! indybay.org Chrissy Field, San Francisco…
(2026-09-18). Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide. al-monitor.com Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politic…
(2026-09-18). 'End Times Fascism' Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor on billionaires, bunkers, AI, Gaza and the Far Right. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, the War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman in New York joined by Democracy Now! cohost Juan González in Chicago. Hi, Juan. JUAN GONZàÅLEZ: Hi, Amy, and welcome to all of our listeners and viewers across the country and around the world. AMY GOODMAN: "The people building…
(2026-09-18). South Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that would draw the country into conflict related to the Iran war.However, the government is considering whether to expand its role safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Lee said at a news conference. (Reporting by Jack Kim, Joyce Lee, Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies)…
(2026-09-18). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-18). Six green projects worth over $400 million signed in Tianjin. ecns.cn Six key green industry projects were signed on Wednesday in Tianjin under the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Green Industry Development Cooperation Zone, which had a combined value of more than 2.9 billion yuan (about $400 million).
(2026-09-18). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-18). China-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar. ecns.cn "China-Pakistan relationship is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains, and sweeter than the honey," said Adeel Jamaluddin Khan, adjunct professor at the National Defence University of Pakistan and former minister of Trade and Commerce of Pakistan, at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2026-09-18). UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa. al-monitor.com UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian PresidentMahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video – for the second year in a row – after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York.
(2026-09-18). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-18). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in China's Nanning. ecns.cn Themed on "CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life," the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened here on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). South Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com By Heejin Kim and Joyce LeeSEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region.South Korea has maintained a naval presence off the coast of Somalia in an anti-piracy mission, while resisting calls from US President Donald Trump to play a more active military role in supporting Washington over the war in Iran.
(2026-09-18). China successfully launches the 25th internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-12 carrier rocket from south China's Hainan province on Thursday, sending a batch of internet satellites into space.
(2026-09-18). Turkey detains finance executives amid market turmoil. al-monitor.com Several prominent Turkish finance executives were swept up by authorities on Thursday amid efforts to contain a market rout that has exposed strains in the country's investment-fund industry.
(2026-09-18). Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption. al-monitor.com JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatauearlier this month.• Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, situated halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, blanketed the capital Jakarta and some surrounding areas after its initial eruption late on September 4.
(2026-09-18). Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
(2026-09-18). Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label. aljazeera.com Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
(2026-09-18). 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:…
(2026-09-18). 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…
(2026-09-18). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General-Hands Together for upte.org/sfsocialworkers. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-18). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-18). Trump closes the Kennedy Center: The oligarchy declares war on American culture. wsws.org The closure represents the most brazen act in a systematic campaign to subordinate cultural life to the vanity and political agenda of the fascist Trump administration.
(2026-09-18). Over 250,000 Ontario education workers on collision course with right-wing Ford government. wsws.org The contract expirations provide an opportunity to develop a worker-led mobilization in defence of public education and against austerity and war, but such a movement will only develop in opposition to the trade union bureaucracy and its bankrupt protest politics.
(2026-09-18). UAW president Fain and DSA-backed Senate candidate El-Sayed promote anti-China nationalism at UAW conference. wsws.org Across the unions, executives present themselves as partners of government and management in the struggle for markets, industrial capacity and military supremacy.
(2026-09-18). San Francisco Opera musicians strike against wage cuts, the attack on art and culture. wsws.org The San Francisco Opera Orchestra strike is a struggle not simply for economic security but to defend arts and culture under attack by Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-09-18). SEP Sri Lanka Congress resolution: Free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org The Sri Lankan SEP's Fourth National Congress declared the fight to free Bogdan, the Ukrainian Trotskyist jailed for 15 years for opposing the war, a central task of the party.
(2026-09-18). Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju makes history in toughest ultra-trail races. ecns.cn Chinese ultra-trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 330-kilometer Tor des Géants in Italy on Wednesday, finishing in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds to set a new course record.
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-18). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-18). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-18). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-18). 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Fortune Global Forum 2026 opened in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Wednesday, themed "The New Growth Equation."
(2026-09-18). New Chinese-style women's fashion gains popularity in Singapore. ecns.cn Modern Chinese-style women's clothing is gaining popularity among consumers in Singapore, blending traditional aesthetics with practical designs suited to local conditions.
(2026-09-18). October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote. al-monitor.com Sharon Sharabi shot into the limelight in Israel after the Hamas attack of…
(2026-09-18). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-18). Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028. indybay.org Antidote to demagogues and corporate militarists…
(2026-09-18). Asia drives global coffee consumption growth as China market expands. ecns.cn Asia is becoming a major driver of global coffee consumption growth, with China emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, experts said at the China Tropical Crops Industry Conference held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-09-18). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-18). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-18). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-18). Trump lashes out after Supreme Court blocks mail-in ballot rules. wsws.org The White House is continuing its efforts to manipulate the midterm election and intimidate voters.
(2026-09-18). The many roads to literary excellence. onlineopinion.com.au Does training in the arts of creative writing produce better writers? Let the Miles Franklin speak.
(2026-09-18). Cambodian Red Cross donates $100,000 to support disaster relief in China. ecns.cn Pum Chantinie, secretary-general of the Cambodian Red Cross, on Wednesday handed over a $100,000 donation to Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, to support the Red Cross Society of China's relief efforts following a mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and floods in southeastern coastal areas.
(2026-09-18). Did the San Francisco Opera violate its Coronavirus PPP loan agreements? indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians On Strike!
(2026-09-18). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-18). Gloria Steinem (1934—2026): The CIA, the Democratic Party and the politics of feminism. wsws.org Gloria Steinem began her career directing a CIA operation against a Soviet-sponsored youth festival and ended it as an honorary chair of the Democratic Socialists of America and a campaigner for Hillary Clinton.
(2026-09-18). Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb. aljazeera.com Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
(2026-09-18). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-18). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-18). The greater israel delusion may undo israel. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's accelerating drive toward a biblical 'Greater Israel' is not a deviation but the culmination of decades of creeping annexation and global indulgence.
(2026-09-18). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-18). Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted PresidentBashar al-Assad and was convicted of ‚Äåtorture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to60 years in prison by a US judge, federal prosecutors said.Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison, as it is colloquially known in Damascus.
(2026-09-18). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-18). '99 % of the things that we are hearing in the West are just not true'ÔºöAmerican journalist. ecns.cn Where do rumors about the suppression of Tibetans and Uygurs in some Western countries originate? American journalist Jason Smith answered that, in order to damage China and its cohesion, the U.S. government has dumped a lot of money to support groups attempting to split China's Xizang and Xinjiang, and has even bribed some scholars to fabricate lies.
(2026-09-18). "This should never have happened" : New York City transit workers speak out on death of subway conductor Moet McCullum. wsws.org McCullum's death comes as more than 40,000 MTA workers in TWU Local 100 have been working under an expired contract since May 15.
(2026-09-18). West Lake Longjing tea tasting event opens in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A Longjing tea tasting event opened by West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Thursday, bringing together 10 tea villages from the core production area.
(2026-09-18). UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes. aljazeera.com UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
(2026-09-18). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-18). China's Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Géants, sets new race record. ecns.cn Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 2026 TOR330 — Tor des Géants in Italy in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds, becoming the first Chinese athlete to claim the title and setting a new race record.
(2026-09-18). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-18). Brazil's Supreme Court crisis deepens ahead of general elections. wsws.org Rival factions of Brazil's ruling class are waging open warfare inside the Supreme Court, exposing the terminal crisis of the political regime just weeks before the October elections.
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-18). US railroad CSX announces hundreds of track maintenance worker layoffs. wsws.org The shareholders and executives are awash in record profits while workers prepare for a cold winter of layoffs.
(2026-09-18). US approves potential $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia. geo.tv US President Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025. — ReutersUS deal includes 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter…
(2026-09-18). Australia: Post offices closures to escalate amid ongoing Post30 restructure. wsws.org The closure of post offices, already underway, is part of AP's broader restructuring operation, aimed at transforming the state-owned mail service into a profit-driven parcel delivery business.
(2026-09-18). Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises. aljazeera.com Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
(2026-09-18). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-18). Final preparations underway for 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. ecns.cn With five days to go before the opening of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, preparations have entered the final stage at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
(2026-09-18). Sunday 9/27: Film Showing ⚪ Salt of the Earth. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-18). Festive lanterns from 20 countries, regions light up Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The International Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival featuring the "World Lantern Boulevard" and various lanterns from around the world opened on Thursday at Victoria Park in Hong Kong.
(2026-09-18). Podemos blames Morocco for Ceuta migrant deaths. wsws.org Podemos Secretary General Ione Belarra accused the government of acting out of "fear" of Morocco and of letting Morocco use migration to pressure Spain.
(2026-09-18). The Strait (Jacket) of Trump. juancole.com (
(2026-09-18). Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents. aljazeera.com Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.
(2026-09-18). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026. aljazeera.com Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.
(2026-09-18). New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century. aljazeera.com Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
(2026-09-18). China launches Tianyi-51, Tianyi-52 satellites aboard Kuaizhou-11. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-11 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 10: 40 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday.
(2026-09-18). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to withdraw Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Tuesday urged current Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, while calling on the Japanese government to adhere to the one-China policy.
(2026-09-18). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-18). Sunday 9/20: The Rhythm of Resilience: Tracing the Unbroken Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org SF War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 221 | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-18). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-18). United Nations Development Program (UNDP) calls for renewable energy providers. radiohc.cu The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced this Wednesday on its Facebook page a call for renewable energy service providers to participate in an exchange of opportunities and networking opportunities until September 18. | The initiative aims to connect cooperation efforts for development and resilience in the face of the energy crisis with companies, ventures, and initiatives operating in the field of clean energy. | The meeting is designed to create a working network and does not constitute a contracting or bid selection process. | Interested entities can apply to become UNDP service providers and…
(2026-09-18). Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says. al-monitor.com (Corrects word order in paragraph 9 to People's Liberation Army Navy)WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said.
(2026-09-18). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-18). Saturday 10/3: African Arts Festival. indybay.org Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). Chinese delegation attends welcome ceremony for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation attended a welcome ceremony to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Fuji Square Nagoya Port's Garden Pier in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-18). Following massive contract rejection 1,200 Bradford White workers strike in western Michigan. wsws.org Workers at Bradford White in Middleville, Michigan, members of the United Auto Workers, struck Wednesday after voting by 96 percent to reject management's last offer.
(2026-09-18). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-18). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-18). 'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a "global phenomenon". Gavoka, who is a Deputy Prime Minister, was responding to questions from local reporters about concerns from tourists who are worried about their travel…
(2026-09-18). Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly. ecns.cn Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies to develop local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities, according to the China-Global South Project, an international media outlet.
(2026-09-18). After controversial DHS 'Mr Singh' post, Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in America, suspect arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 28-year-old Punjabi Sikh truck driver from Sacramento was stabbed 17 times at a rest stop in Wyoming, leaving him with serious injuries to his neck, chest, arms and ribs.The attack too | After controversial DHS 'Mr Singh' post, Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in America, suspect arrested…
(2026-09-18). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-18). Georgia: Critics Jailed for Online Speech. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Georgian Interior Ministry headquarters in Tbilisi, February 2, 2010. | © 2010 David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters | (Berlin, September 18, 2026) — Georgian authorities are using vague administrative offenses to jail or heavily fine people for online speech, deepening the government's crackdown on freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today.Since June 2026, a new Ministry of Internal Affairs unit has monitored social media and referred hundreds of posts to courts to be tried for speech-related charges, such as insult or profanity. In July, courts sentenced a journalist…
(2026-09-18). US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Hormuz payments. al-monitor.com The US government says the exchange was used to channel payments from an Iranian maritime-insurance scheme to the regime.
(2026-09-18). New Zealand IYSSE campaigns to free Bogdan Syrotiuk, against censorship at Victoria University of Wellington. wsws.org Students denounced the removal of the IYSSE's article defending Bogdan from the website of the student magazine Salient.
(2026-09-18). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-18). Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians who are members of AFM 6 on the third day of their strike picketed at the Opera house and performed music.
(2026-09-18). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-18). China-Laos Railway sees 31.5% trade value growth. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-18). White House withdraws Lance Schroyer's nomination to lead ICE. aljazeera.com The ex-Oklahoma state trooper's nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Comicomment | Playing the victim: Japan's political show over WWII monument. ecns.cn
(2026-09-18). Mike Huckabee Is The Most Evil Person In The Trump Administration. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-09-18). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole). juancole.com
(2026-09-18). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Tanker chased away off of Yemen's coast: Houthis begin offensive after capturing Red Sea ports. hindustantimes.com
(2026-09-18). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). US Veteran told he is 'embarrassing' uniform over Israeli bonds stance. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-18). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-17). Iranian foreign minister says decisions made during China visit will shape strategic balances. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that decisions made during his visit to China would shape future strategic balances in the region. | "Today's decisions will decide future strategic balance in the region, with immeasurable knock-on effects," Araghchi said in a statement commenting on his official visit to Beijing, which began Wednesday. | Araghchi did not specify the nature or details of the decisions reached during his visit. | He described Iran's consultations with China as "successful," and said: "Iran values strategic partnership we have built over time." | Read: Iran's Araghchi say…
(2026-09-17). Houthi Advance Tests the Mecca Agreement and Middle East Defense. moderndiplomacy.eu The Houthi advance in Yemen and the Red Sea region is creating upheavals in the Middle Eastern security structure in general and the conflict in Iran in particular. Saudi Arabia has inadvertently become the focal point of territorial security pressures from the south, energy infrastructure, and maritime interests. In this context, the Mecca Agreement between …
(2026-09-17). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-17). Pentagon Iran War Report Admits To Worst Drubbing Since Vietnam. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment The Department of Defense report on the Israeli-US war on Iran admits that it has been costly, has seen extensive destruction of US facilities in the Middle East, and has run down Pentagon munitions. Since it is being issued by a department headed by notorious liar and braggart Pete Hegseth, it is hard …
(2026-09-17). Military leaders meet in Paris to mull post-UN mission plans. al-monitor.com PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces' needs and discuss the looming end of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon.Israel and Lebanon have held several rounds of U.S.-brokered talks aimed at easing tensions along their border. But with elections in Israel and the United States approaching in the coming weeks, diplomats say a breakthrough is unlikely.
(2026-09-17). Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives. aljazeera.com The security talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a "ceasefire".
(2026-09-17). children ensnared in a slow genocide. electronicintifada.net Ameer's life was cut short by a soldier's bullet and Israeli impunity.
(2026-09-17). The new school year in Gaza begins in tents. mondoweiss.net 
For the fourth consecutive year, hundreds of thousands of Gaza's children return not to classrooms, but to fabric shelters and makeshift wooden structures, holding onto traces of a school system Israel's genocide has destroyed.
(2026-09-17). Yes, Pink, Supporting Genocide Should Be Lonely — The Macklemore Scandal Just Got Worse. scheerpost.com Lee Camp Substack By now you probably know what's happened to the musician Macklemore. The short rundown is: He was on a massive tour, opening for Ed Sheeran, and the decision was made to pull him from the tour because he's outspoken about supporting the Palestinian people during his performances. (One of his most popular songs is Hind's Hall about …
(2026-09-17). Cuban Men's Volleyball Team Secures Spot in World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, September 16 (RHC) — Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic 3—0 today to win the bronze medal at the Men's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship and secure the final qualifying spot for the 2027 World Championship. | At the Avenir Centre, the Cubans dominated the match with set scores of 25-22, 25-19, and 26-24, authoritatively closing out a tournament in which they had already defeated the Dominicans by the same scoreline during the group stage. | The victory also tasted like redemption following yesterday's setback against Canada, who shut out the Cubans 3-0 in the semifinals and advanced…
(2026-09-17). En Cienfuegos sesionará Foro de Negocios del Turismo. radiohc.cu El Foro de Negocios del Turismo "La Perla del Sur, un destino de oportunidades" tendrá lugar en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos entre los próximos días 9 y 10 de octubre, en el Palacio de Valle, patrimonio en esta ciudad del centro y sur. | La finalidad es promover la cartera de oportunidades de inversiones en el sector turístico e identificar nuevos negocios, con la participación del Sector No Estatal y los cubanos residentes en el exterior. | Asimismo, estimularán el empleo de fuentes renovables de energía, la transformación digital y la industria cultural. | El Foro es auspiciado por los ministerios del Turismo…
(2026-09-17). Lula: Los cubanos no merecen lo que están pasando. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. | "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el primer mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto con líderes evangélicos, según reportó Brasil 247. | Lula vinculó su reflexión con la situación internacional y cuestionó la ausencia de un liderazgo que pueda ser considerado humanista en el escenario mundial. | "El mundo no tiene hoy un liderazgo que podamos llamar humanist…
(2026-09-17). Cuban Baseball Monarchs Announce Roster for the 65th National Series. radiohc.cu Havana, September 17 (RHC) — The management of the Cocodrilos de Matanzas team, the current Cuban baseball champion, announced today the roster that will defend the colors of this province in the 65th National Series. | A group of 32 athletes, divided into three catchers, eight infielders, six outfielders, and fifteen pitchers, will attempt to repeat their domestic championship win, just as they did last year, according to the team's management. | The main additions to the Matanzas roster include pitcher David Cardenal, who has experience in the Dominican Republic's academies, and rookies Anthony Navarro and…
(2026-09-17). The Horizon: Barbarism or the Leap Beyond Value. orinocotribune.com By Fabio Vighi — Sep 7, 2026 We are living in the ghost hours of a civilization that is dying but refuses to lie down. For nearly two decades, the global financial priesthood has sustained a collective fiction based on monetary methadone. When the gears of global accumulation ground to a violent halt in 2008, …
(2026-09-17). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-17). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Supply chain workers for steel company in Italy walk out to defend jobs; Gazan dentists protest Israeli blockade of essential dental supplies; doctors, pharmacists and dental surgeons in national 48-hour stoppage across Senegal over work conditions and funding for health…
(2026-09-17). Netanyahu steps up threats against directors of Gaza documentary. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday to pass a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who defames Israel's soldiers, his latest threat against the Israeli directors of "NAZA", a documentary about soldiers' killing of Gaza civilians.Directed by Israeli journalists ‚ÄåYuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, NAZA alleges that mass civilian deaths were routinely built into Israeli targeting decisions in Gaza, something Netanyahu and the military reject.
(2026-09-17). Over 792,000 Tons of Debris Processed in La Guaira. orinocotribune.com Engineer Kit Miyamoto highlighted the strong work ethic of the Venezuelan teams. Venezuela's Public Works Minister Juan José Ramírez announced that, as part of the Dignified and Safe Clearing Plan (Plan Despeje Digno y Seguro), the Sectoral Vice-Presidency of Public Works and Services held a working meeting with the international organization Miyamoto to coordinate technical …
(2026-09-17). Hainan in south China allocates $2.7 million in disaster relief funds amid heavy rains. ecns.cn Heavy to torrential rains have recently hit the southeastern part of Hainan in South China under the combined influence of a tropical depression over the South China Sea and cold air, with some townships experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall.
(2026-09-17). Republicans worry about losing control of both the House and Senate. peoplesworld.org 
Many major polls are now indicating that Democrats have a good chance of taking not just the House in the coming midterms but also the Senate. Those improved odds for Democrats are fueling fears the Trump administration will roll out a playbook it has already drawn up to make sure that even a Democratic victory …
(2026-09-17). Three dead after flooding inundates Navajo Nation in New Mexico. aljazeera.com Indigenous authorities issue condolences after two adults and a child swept away by floodwaters in southwestern state.
(2026-09-17). Palestine Forum calls on NZ unions to follow TUC sanctions lead in Britain. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) has appealed to the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) to follow the lead of the UK trade union movement and take meaningful action in support of Palestinian rights. The call follows a key decision by the UK's Trades Union Congress…
(2026-09-17). From Identity to Instant Payments: Somalia Learns From Pakistan's Digital Journey. thinktank.pk A high-level multi-institutional delegation from Somalia has concluded a ten-day peer learning mission to Pakistan aimed at strengthening Somalia's digital public ecosystem and identifying opportunities for technical cooperation. Led by Abdiwali Ali Abdulle, Director General of Somalia's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the delegation included representatives from NIRA, Somalia's Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank …
(2026-09-17). Democracy Now! 2026-09-17 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 17, 2026; "Fast Food Nation," Mystery Meat & Trump's Dismantling of U.S. Food Safety System: Eric Schlosser; "Call It Evil": Philosopher Susan Neiman on Why Moral Clarity Matters in the Trump Era | Headlines for September 17, 2026; "Fast Food Nation," Mystery Meat & Trump's Dismantling of U.S. Food Safety System: Eric Schlosser; "Call It Evil": Philosopher Susan Neiman on Why Moral Clarity Matters in the Trump Era…
(2026-09-17). BRICS Summit and strikes against the dominance of the US dollar. unitedworldint.com The 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12—13 has concluded. UWI author, historian, and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was live guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal to assess the Summit. We are sharing Mehmet Perinàßek's answers to the questions on the broadcast with our readers. Hormuz and BRICS What came out …
(2026-09-17). Pennsylvania Republicans join bipartisan push for national anti-gerrymandering rules. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Republican Pennsylvania Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Ryan Mackenzie joined members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to announce four bills intended to implement a The bipartisan group is proposing national standards for drawing congressional districts, including a prohibition on most mid-de…
(2026-09-17). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Result Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Friday September 11, 2026.
(2026-09-17). Canada's Carney welcomes EU's associated membership proposal. aljazeera.com In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation.
(2026-09-17). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-17). Minnesota doctors strike for four days in a first for US hospitals. nationofchange.org 
About 150 physicians at two Allina Health hospitals walked out this week after three years of bargaining over sick days, pay and a role in patient care.
(2026-09-17). 'They called us': Has Trump abandoned Bab al-Mandeb to the Houthis? aljazeera.com Washington's response to the Houthi advance exposes the limits of the US security umbrella in the Gulf.
(2026-09-17). Saudi Oil Exports Halt as Yemen's Red Sea Blockade Tightens. orinocotribune.com Yemen has recently struck several Saudi vessels, forced dozens more to reroute, and has heavily targeted the kingdom's energy and military sites Saudi oil exports have stopped, with none of the kingdom's ships leaving the Red Sea since Yemen seized the Bab al-Mandab Strait days ago, maritime data, reports, and statements on September 15 confirmed. …
(2026-09-17). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-17). House panel's GOP majority pushes to remove unions from politics. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The highly ideological far-right Republican majority on the House committee that deals with workers issues and rights again engaged on Sept. 16 in one of its favorite sports: union-bashing. This time, aided and abetted by a star witness, Greg Mourad, from the corporate-backed National Right to Work Committee, their target was unions in politics. The …
(2026-09-17). Ayesha Omar reveals 'Bulbulay' was originally planned for just 26 episodes. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Ayesha Omar looked back on the unexpected journey of Bulbulay, revealing that the sitcom was originally planned as a limited 26-episode project and that Hina Dilpazeer's arrival as Momo ultimately transformed its trajectory. | Speaking during an appearance on Good Morning Pakistan, Omar also opened up about her two-decade career, her struggles with stress and trust, her relationship with painting, and the qualities she values in a life partner. | When Omar joined Bulbulay, there was little indication that the sitcom would go on to become one of Pakistan's longest-running television shows. "I came for 26…
(2026-09-17). CWU restructuring plan "DM26" unravels at Royal Mail. wsws.org Communication Workers Union officials are working to stifle opposition to restructuring among postal workers.
(2026-09-17). EPA repeals climate pollution limits on power plants, drawing lawsuits and asthma warnings. nationofchange.org 
The rule change could also block future administrations from ever regulating power plant emissions again, and one Arizona county already failing on air quality could be among the first to feel it.
(2026-09-17). Charlie Kirk's Family Says State Of Utah Caused His Death, Like 'Walking Him Into A Fishbowl'. newsone.com 
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune / Getty | The family of Charlie Kirk is suing the state of Utah for negligence leading to the activist's murder at a state university, according to a wrongful death notice of claim announced on Wednesday. | Kirk was the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, a student organization that rallied
(2026-09-17). What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms. nationofchange.org 
The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new rules on mail-in voting before the November midterm elections. That means nothing has changed for voters — and mail-in voting can proceed as planned.
(2026-09-17). AIPAC's Network Has Already Spent $67.2 Million to Shape the Midterm Elections. progressivehub.net DEREK SEIDMAN | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-09-17). Deregulation, Not Data Centers, Broke the Grid. portside.org Deregulation, Not Data Centers, Broke the Grid |
(2026-09-17). Israel, Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors, open embassies. al-monitor.com The move will mark the first time Morocco and Israel have exchanged ambassadors.
(2026-09-17). LHC refuses to hear Rizwan's plea against NCCIA proceedings. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday refused to hear national cricketer Muhammad Rizwan's plea challenging proceedings initiated against him by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), directing him to appear before the agency and answer its questions first. | Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Aalia Neelum observed that Rizwan should approach the NCCIA and respond to the questions raised by the agency instead of seeking intervention from the court. | The chief justice was hearing a petition filed by Muhammad Rizwan through his counsel, Qazi Umair Ali. | During the hearing, the court expresse…
(2026-09-17). Over $19.4 billion secured for rural construction across China in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 130 billion yuan ($19.4 billion) in funding had been secured for rural construction projects across China by the end of August, CCTV News reported Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). Apparently, Sen. Mitch McConnell Can't Vote On His Own. Can We Retire This Man Already? [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | Look, I can't believe I have to ask this question, but we can all agree that if a congressman isn't of sound enough mind to cast a vote without being told when and how by another congressman or three, that congressman probably shouldn't be in Congress, right? I swear, a decade ago, this would've been a no-brainer. Now, we just have a GOP with no brains. I mean that almost literally in the case of one party member in particular. | Will somebody please throw Mitch McConnell a retirement party he won't know is happening and then send him home? | Y'all really believe this guy is pre…
(2026-09-17). U.S. scholar calls on dialogue for governance of differences in emerging technologies. ecns.cn At the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, David Santoro, president and CEO of the Pacific Forum, called on the United States and China to engage in dialogue and establish mechanisms to better jointly govern emerging technologies. (Zhang Dongfang, Diao Wei, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie)…
(2026-09-17). Police arrest suspect involved in killing of woman, three children in Karachi's Surjani Town. tribune.com.pk 
Police on Thursday arrested a man suspected of killing a woman and her three children at their home in Karachi's Surjani Town, after allegedly attacking the woman when she resisted an attempted sexual assault. | A young woman and her two children were found dead inside their house in Sector 7-D of Surjani Town on Monday, while the third child succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Police said the initial investigation suggested all four victims were attacked with a sharp-edged weapon and an iron rod. | West police identified the suspect as Humayun, a close relative of the deceased woman. Police said he allegedly…
(2026-09-17). Belt and Road Initiative — blueprint for a better future of the entire world, part II. infobrics.org The political West is terrified of the BRI's constructive prospects for the world's future.
(2026-09-17). Pentagon Cuts New AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Production Deal, Testing Accelerating. twz.com 
The Pentagon has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin to lay the groundwork for stepped-up production and delivery of new
(2026-09-17). Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths. aljazeera.com The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.
(2026-09-17). Jemima Goldsmith shares cherished moments from wedding with O'Reilly. geo.tv Jemima Goldsmith and Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly pose for a photo on their wedding day. — @Khanjemima/InstagramJemima Goldsmith has shared photographs capturing moments from her wedding to Irish-Australian financier Cameron O'Reilly, offering a glimpse…
(2026-09-17). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-17). 3 ferry disasters claim about 250 lives across the Asia-Pacific. wsws.org The tragedies expose the deadly class divide in inter-island transport, where workers and the poor risk their lives aboard ageing ferries operated for private profit.
(2026-09-17). Real Madrid fan group demands Mbappe apology for Ceuta shirt snub. aljazeera.com Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Ibrahima Konate wore a tribute shirt partially rolled up ahead of Madrid's 3-2 win at Elche.
(2026-09-17). Fed raises interest rate for first time in 3 years. wsws.org The decision was largely forced on the Fed by the financial markets, which had priced in a 90 percent probability of an increase.
(2026-09-17). Usman's horse Eden Du Veret makes historic Asian Games landing. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's star eventer Usman Khan and his horse Eden Du Veret have landed in Narita, Japan, safely to feature in the 20th Asian Games eventing event. | This is the fourth successive time that Usman has qualified for the quadrennial event. However on previous three occasions he could not proceed due to financial issues. | "Yes, we have safely landed and will begin our journey on September 20," Usman told this correspondent. | Usman and his horse underwent a 70-day quarantine, 60 days in France and last ten-day pre-export mandatory quarantine in Germany before they flew to Japan. | Eden Du Veret is the FEI name…
(2026-09-17). Who is Shehzad Bhatti? MHA declares his networks terrorist outfit under UAPA. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Union government on Wednesday designated Shahzad Bhatti's network a terrorist outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday issued a gazette notification declaring the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). | "Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN)' is an organisation whose objective is to involve gullible youth and local criminals to smuggle arms, explosives, and narcotics from across the border, and through terrorist activities, pose a serious threat to the democratic system, co…
(2026-09-17). Was bedeutet der Vorfall am Flughafen Leipzig fàºr Deutschland: ein Wendepunkt oder eine inszenierte Provokation? strategic-culture.su Die Aufregung um den Vorfall am Flughafen Leipzig ebbt nicht ab. Wie bekannt, fand in der Nacht vom 4. auf den 5. August auf dem Flughafengelà§nde entweder ein Busfahrer oder ein Sicherheitsmitarbeiter eine Drohne, die nicht explodierte. Spà§ter griff eine zweite Drohne ein DHL-Flugzeug an, explodierte jedoch ebenfalls nicht. Eine Woche spà§ter fanden deutsche Polizeibeamte eine dritte Drohne, die ebenfalls nicht detonierte…
(2026-09-17). The "Pro-Human Assembly" on AI: Sanders and the trade union bureaucracy join hands with the fascist right. wsws.org Bernie Sanders, Liz Shuler and Randi Weingarten shared a platform with Steve Bannon and January 6 rally organizer Amy Kremer at an event that marks the emergence of am alliance between the Democratic "left," the union bureaucracy and the fascist right.
(2026-09-17). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). How Palantir Turned Ukrainians Into Lab Rats (And Helped Ruin Ukraine). scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic AI war-tech firm Palantir has embedded itself deeply within Ukrainian military systems and civil society, turning the country into a laboratory for its dystopian technologies of tracing, surveillance and kill-targeting. Palantir, founded by technofascist warlord Peter Thiel and currently run by Jewish supremacist Alex Karp, began providing Ukraine with data systems …
(2026-09-17). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-17). China, ASEAN deepen cooperation as comprehensive strategic partnership marks 5th anniversary: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn This year marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, and under the strategic guidance of leaders of both sides, China and ASEAN have engaged in fruitful practical cooperation in various areas and built increasingly closer economic and trade ties, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). The Two Professors and a 'War On Ideas'. bylinetimes.com 
Senate House sits at the heart of Cambridge University. It's the place you walk past most days as a student knowing that, when your time comes to put on the gown with the furry hood, it will be in this brilliant white bright building that becoming a graduate of the world-renowned institution will be marked. | Approaching it from King's Parade in the last of the late summer sun, past the iconic King's College Chapel, and tourists sitting here and there on the walls lining the street with ice creams, Senate House emerged behind its black gates. This time, flowers fresh and dead were taped onto the rails or left…
(2026-09-17). Philly Fashion Week, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Boyz II Men, Montco Jazz Festival and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Music and festivals punctuate a busy Philly weekend. The Montco Jazz Festival is at multiple venues in the county, anchored by centennial celebrations of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The XPoNential Music Festival brings folk and Americana artists to South Jersey starting on Friday night, while the Making Time ‚àû Festival's mix of electronic dance music and rock also kicks off Friday. | Hispanic Heritage Month is here, with a homage to salsa at Teatro Esperanza on Saturday and a focus on sabor at the Latin Food Festival in University City. Boyz II Men join the Philly Pops at the Mann on Frida…
(2026-09-17). Pinglu Canal opens to navigation, creating two-way river-sea freight corridor. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially opened to navigation on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). National Lawyers Guild calls on Ukrainian court to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The 15-year sentence "cannot be reconciled with Ukraine's binding legal obligations," the Guild's president writes, and for a chronically ill prisoner "risks becoming, in effect, a sentence of death."
(2026-09-17). Trump says Canada becoming EU 'associate member' could be 'hostile act'. aljazeera.com The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
(2026-09-17). GST carve-up leaves Qld, WA short-changed. onlineopinion.com.au In the carving up of GST share, one state's costly mistakes can become everybody else's fiscal problem.
(2026-09-17). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-17). New-Build F-16s For The USAF Is An Idea That Won't Go Away, For Good Reason. twz.com 
Lockheed's F-16G pitch could be part of the answer to the Air Force's problem of trying to grow its increasingly geriatric fighter fleet.
(2026-09-17). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-17). Economic Masterminds: German Socialists Suggest Taxing Productivity Gains Stemming From Using AI. wattsupwiththat.com The extreme left SPD socialists aim to secure new revenue streams (such as a potential "AI dividend") for the welfare state to offset anticipated losses in payroll taxes and social security contributions if AI replaces human labor.
(2026-09-17). The Mecca Agreement and the Region's Security Equation: Where Does Iran Stand? unitedworldint.com By Arman Ahmadi, International Affairs Researcher, from Tehran / Iran At first glance, the "Joint Defense Agreement" signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan in Mecca on August 7 might look like just another Middle Eastern security pact — three countries with powerful militaries, deep pockets, and long-standing ties to major powers coming together. But …
(2026-09-17). China and IEA sign three-year energy cooperation plan. ecns.cn China's National Energy Administration (NEA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a three-year cooperation plan to deepen collaboration in the energy sector.
(2026-09-17). Trump administration moves to let accidental killing of endangered species go unpunished. nationofchange.org 
A leaked memo would count only deliberate harm as a violation of the 1973 law, even though most protected species die by accident.
(2026-09-17). UAE-Russia Trade in Services and Investment Agreement Enters into Force. infobrics.org The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations…
(2026-09-17). Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca, Yemeni Officials Deny Involvement. news.antiwar.com Saudi air defenses reportedly shot down a Houthi drone headed towards Mecca, the Saudi-led coalition said early Wednesday, while the Houthis denied responsibility for targeting the holy city. According to coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki, the drone was intercepted around 6: 50 pm local time on Tuesday, with its wreckage falling south of the city. …
(2026-09-17). Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA? aljazeera.com Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?>
(2026-09-17). Satire Can be a Crime in Kazakhstan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Downtown Astana, Kazakhstan, February 28, 2023. | © 2023 Olivier Douliery/AP Photo | Satirist and political commentator Azamat Omarov, who had been in pre-trial detention in Kazakhstan since mid-April on "inciting discord" charges, struck a plea bargain with the prosecution, under the terms of which he pled guilty, and on September 15, was released.While Omarov avoided what could have been a long and unjustified prison sentence, he did not walk out of the courtroom a free man.He will serve a suspended three-and-a-half-year prison sentence. He is also banned from engaging in socioec…
(2026-09-17). Sydney cannot revive nightlife while policing it into the ground. independentaustralia.net 
Heavy-handed drug policing is undermining Sydney's nightlife while doing little to tackle organised crime.
(2026-09-17). SC grants bail to Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha pending IHC decision. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday granted bail to Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, saying the relief was being granted pending the final decision in the case before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). | Imaan, a rights activist and lawyer, and Chattha, an advocate, were in January 2026 handed a combined 17-year sentence on multiple charges linked to controversial social media posts that the prosecution argued amounted to an anti-state narrative under cybercrime laws. Imaan and Chattha had filed applications for suspension of their sentences in January. | In today's hearing, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afgh…
(2026-09-17). Warren, Ocasio-Cortez introduce bill to ban corporate ownership of physician practices. nationofchange.org 
The bill would let doctors sue corporate owners for treble damages and give the Federal Trade Commission a role in enforcing the ban.
(2026-09-17). Warren Introduces Bill to Ban Private Equity From Owning Medical Practices. truthout.org A group of Democrats has introduced bicameral legislation to ban private equity from owning medical practices as increasingly widespread corporate ownership continues driving up health care costs each year. The bill was introduced Wednesday by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) with the support of 12 other members of the Senate and House. The legislation was based on a law in Oregon… |
(2026-09-17). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-17). Yemenis recount journey to Djibouti as refugee arrivals surge. aljazeera.com Djibouti has appealed to the international community to help provide humanitarian assistance as thousand flee Yemen.
(2026-09-17). BRICS After New Delhi: What Does India Gain. infobrics.org As the 18th BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi, the expanded 11-member grouping managed to produce a joint declaration despite sharp differences among its members…
(2026-09-17). Bushra Bibi moves FCC for early hearing of sentence suspension appeal in Al-Qadir case. tribune.com.pk 
Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Thursday approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) seeking an early hearing of her appeal against her conviction in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, citing a recurring eye condition and inadequate medical facilities in jail. | Imran and Bushra Bibi remain incarcerated in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. They were sentenced on December 20, 2025, to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-II case, while in January last year, an Islamabad accountability court sentenced Imran to 14 years and Bushra to seven years in prison in t…
(2026-09-17). Street art in Russia is dead and the country is full of monumental war art. globalvoices.org 
Abroad, artistic themes inevitably part with protestGlobal Voices"War is now" street art by Philippenzo. Photo by Daria Dergacheva, used with permission. | This post is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, " Protest in Democracy." With this Spotlight, we seek to explore the many forms of protest, the tactics states use to delegitimize and suppress them, and the complex relationship between protest and democracy. You can support this coverage by donating (2026-09-17). What are the world's biggest AI companies and how much are they worth? aljazeera.com From Nvidia and OpenAI to Anthropic and xAI, we break down the companies driving the AI boom and how much they're worth.
(2026-09-17). AI is dead labor with a target list. mronline.org 
Jacob Coxon, the researcher who resigned from Anthropic on Sept. 8, 2026, warns that the machines may take power.
(2026-09-17). 28th Ice Cream Expo opens in Tianjin with global industry players. ecns.cn The 28th China Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry Expo, also known as ICE CREAM CHINA 2026, opened at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on Wednesday, bringing together 560 companies from across the global ice cream industry.
(2026-09-17). Factory occupation against union-related layoffs at Smart Solar in Türkiye. wsws.org The struggle of the Smart workers is part of the growing wave of workers' struggles and wildcat strikes in Türkiye against wages eroded by inflation, the stripping away of rights and attacks on the right to organize.
(2026-09-17). Why Canada Could End Up With a Better Deal With the EU Than the UK. bylinetimes.com This week EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, declared that the EU was willing to invite Canada to become the first associate member of the EU. | This announcement was groundbreaking. | The EU does have many close relationships with countries outside the EU — such as Iceland, Norway and Switzerland — including strong economic alignment and access to the single market, as well as slightly looser free trade arrangements with countries such as the UK. It also has association agreements enabling political and economic cooperation with countries which aspire one day to become full EU members,…
(2026-09-17). Americans Mostly Fear AI, And The Lawmakers Writing The Rules Barely Use It. newsone.com 
(2026-09-17). Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d'Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal. aljazeera.com Former England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or after Campeones Cup win.
(2026-09-17). Muscat initiative offers new path for Gulf security. independentaustralia.net 
A Muscat-led regional dialogue could help Gulf states build greater security, cooperation and strategic independence.
(2026-09-17). Can Europe Catch Up in the Global Critical Minerals Race? moderndiplomacy.eu Europe is trying to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers of critical minerals, but funding shortages, fragmented decision making and slow project development are threatening the European Union's efforts to build more secure supply chains. The EU has set 2030 benchmarks under its Critical Raw Materials Act to extract at least 10% of its annual …
(2026-09-17). 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).
(2026-09-17). 4 measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania; zero in the federal count. wsws.org Pennsylvania has confirmed four measles-associated deaths in four weeks. The CDC lists zero for 2026, after changing the rule by which deaths are counted.
(2026-09-17). Why the Trade War with Canada Amounts to Self-Sabotage. nationofchange.org 
The economies of both countries are so intertwined that everyone will suffer.
(2026-09-17). Police discover ninth body in Dawn Park. sanews.gov.za Police discover ninth body in Dawn Park | Police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday (17 September 2026) morning in Dawn Park, Boksburg, following the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. | "A multidisciplinary team of experts has already been mobilised to work on the cases and ensure that those responsible for these crimes are brought before the court," the South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement. | The police have appealed to community members to share any information that may assist with the investigations by calling the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 o…
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). 'We trust that justice will be served' – Justice Madlanga. sanews.gov.za 'We trust that justice will be served' – Justice Madlanga | The chairperson of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has expressed trust that justice will be served following the conclusion of the commission's work. | Madlanga delivered an opening statement before the beginning of the commission's proceedings on Thursday, as the commission marks one year since the first hearings after it was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025. | "With the revelations that are coming out, we trust that…
(2026-09-17). Defense Minister Says Pakistan Will 'Fulfill Our Duty' to Saudi Arabia Amid Attacks from Ansar Allah. news.antiwar.com Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said Islamabad was prepared to fulfill its obligations under the Mecca Agreement as Saudi Arabia battles Ansar Allah in Yemen. The "Mecca Agreement applies to us, and we will fulfill our duty," Asif said on Wednesday without going into details about what kind of support Islamabad was preparing to provide …
(2026-09-17). Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.
(2026-09-17). eThekwini urges caution ahead of disruptive rain warning. sanews.gov.za eThekwini urges caution ahead of disruptive rain warning | The eThekwini Municipality has urged residents to exercise extreme caution on flood-prone roads and in low-lying areas as heavy rainfall is forecast across the metro and surrounding parts of southern KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday and Friday. ⚪ The alert follows a Level 4 Impact-Based Warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), which is in effect from midnight on Thursday, 17 September, until 11.59pm on Friday, 18 September 2026. ⚪ "The municipality has activated its Disaster Management Center and placed Fire and Emerg…
(2026-09-17). 20 years on, Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays key role in global security dialogue. ecns.cn Experts and officials from more than100 countries have widely acknowledged the pivotal role of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which officially opened in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-17). 'The drought has left its mark': Slovenia's potato lovers lament low yields. aljazeera.com Hundreds gather to share roast potatoes in northern Slovenia as think tank warns 'chips are down' across Europe.
(2026-09-17). Australia's social cohesion, far-right astroturfers and the Bondi Royal Commission. asiapacificreport.nz 
Right-wing astroturfers were given a platform at the Bondi Royal Commission, their history concealed and their testimony uncontested. Wendy Bacon reveals what the Commissioners ignored for Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon The last hearing block of Australia's Bondi Royal Commission focused on social cohesion, defined as the "national consensus in support of democracy,…
(2026-09-17). Lessons from the struggle at Kelvion in Thuringia: IG Metall and Left Party organize a sellout. wsws.org What IG Metall union is touting as a "historic victory" is the beginning of the end for the factory in Wilchwitz.
(2026-09-17). From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia's alternative oil routes. aljazeera.com The world's second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.
(2026-09-17). Reopened after 11 years, Benghazi University breaks 3 Guinness World Records. ummid.com The University of Benghazi, which was closed for the past eleven years due to the Libyan war, officially reopened all its faculties and facilities on September 4, 2026 in a ceremony breaking three Guinness World Records.
(2026-09-17). Beijing Xiangshan Forum plays important role in promoting multilateralism: Malaysian military official. ecns.cn The Beijing Xiangshan Forum advances multilateralism by bringing global disputes to the table, helping countries properly manage differences while safeguarding common interests, said Shafdean Lutfi Ruslan, senior director of the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), in an interview with China News Service, during the forum. (Diao Wei, Zhang Dongfang, Huang Fang, Xu Junjie, Lin Qiochu)…
(2026-09-17). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-17). Top US Republican says Australia would join war with China. wsws.org Michael McCaul, who had just returned to the US after discussions with Albanese and other government leaders, declared there was "no doubt" Australia would join a war with China over Taiwan.
(2026-09-17). SEZs have the potential to position SA as a producer of green hydrogen. sanews.gov.za SEZs have the potential to position SA as a producer of green hydrogen | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) Acting Chief Director of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Shaun Moses, says that, to position South Africa as a producer of green hydrogen, SEZs should be modelled on a Hydrogen Industrial Hub model, combining SEZ benefits with production incentives, infrastructure guarantees, accelerated permitting and localisation support. | Speaking during the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit panel discussion on the SEZs Policy in Cape Town, Moses said the next-generation opportunity is to move from a…
(2026-09-17). Australian Capital Territory educators reject Labor's pay offer. wsws.org The decision, taken at a union members' meeting on September 11, raises the possibility of further stoppages, following an earlier 24-hour strike.
(2026-09-17). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-17). "The AfD did not fall from the sky" : Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei discusses how the fascists can be defeated. wsws.org SGP speakers traced the rise of the AfD to three decades of social decline and militarism driven from above by the entire political establishment, and called for the independent mobilisation of the working class to defeat it.
(2026-09-17). Guangdong rolls out action plan to upgrade its Lingnan-style fashion industry. ecns.cn The 2026 Guangdong Fashion Week-Autumn Session opened in Panyu, Guangzhou and the Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Guangdong's Garment Industry (2026-2028) was released both on Tuesday.
(2026-09-17). UK's Burnham, Canada's Carney discuss AI risks, defence cooperation. aljazeera.com UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
(2026-09-17). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). Alec Baldwin to discuss how classical music helped him heal at Princeton University Concerts event. whyy.org The Emmy winner will reflect on how classical music has shaped his life and creative process at a Princeton University Concerts event. | File photo: Alec Baldwin poses in the press room with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for "Saturday Night Live" at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017. Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film "Rust." Baldwin's attorneys said in a statement Thursday that they are pleased with the decision t…
(2026-09-17). Facing Outraged Residents, Flock Got Help From Group That Uses AI to Rally Public Support. theintercept.com 
Beset by critics in Knoxville, Flock partnered with a nonprofit accused of "astroturfing" for a campaign to generate support for its surveillance cameras.
(2026-09-17). LIVE: India vs Afghanistan — T20 international cricket series. aljazeera.com Follow the live build-up and coverage, with toss, team lineups and news, ahead of our text commentary steam updates.
(2026-09-17). How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea? aljazeera.com Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.
(2026-09-17). Israeli Forces Abduct Press TV Reporter Naqqa Hamed Near Bethlehem. orinocotribune.com Israeli forces have abducted Press TV correspondent Naqqa Hamed at a military checkpoint near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released …
(2026-09-17). Trinidad and Tobago ends state of emergency amid pushback over mass arrests. aljazeera.com Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
(2026-09-17). SC suspends trial court order, grants bail to Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha. tribune.com.pk The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday granted bail to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha and suspended the trial court's February 19 decision in the controversial tweets case, saying the relief was being granted pending the final decision in the case before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). | Imaan, a rights activist and lawyer, and Chattha, an advocate, were in January 2026 handed a combined 17-year sentence on multiple charges linked to controversial social media posts that the prosecution argued amounted to an anti-state narrative under cybercrime laws. Imaan and Chattha had filed applications for suspension of t…
(2026-09-17). Pakistan Survive Thailand Challenge in Rain-Shortened Quarter-Final. thinktank.pk Pakistan women secured a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Thailand in the second quarter-final of the Asian Games Women's Cricket competition at Korogi Athletic Park on Thursday. The rain-affected match was reduced to an 11-over contest, with Thailand posting 91 for four after Pakistan opted to field first. Pakistan then chased down the revised target of 92 in 10.4 overs, …
(2026-09-17). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-17). Madlanga Commission marks one year since first hearings. sanews.gov.za Madlanga Commission marks one year since first hearings | As it marks its one year anniversary, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has pledged to continue doing its work without fear, favour or prejudice. ⚪ This as the commission — headed by former Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga — today marks one year since the first hearings after it was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2025. ⚪ Its establishment came after KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commis…
(2026-09-17). Democratic Senators Seek Pentagon Accounting of Iran War Cost. news.antiwar.com Senate Democrats have taken the unusual step of issuing a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, seeking a full accounting from him and the Pentagon for the bare minimum that the ongoing war in Iran is going to cost. The letter (PDF) was spearheaded by Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D — MI) and cites the …
(2026-09-17). Justice Department joins lawsuit to end the nation's first reparations program. nationofchange.org 
A legal fight in a Chicago suburb could decide whether any American city can ever pay reparations for housing segregation.
(2026-09-17). Subs on Subs: The 11 Best Sandwiches in L.A. According to Gimps and Submissives. lataco.com We collected the data, ran the numbers, and let them out of their cages. These are their favorite things to eat between two pieces of bread in the city.
(2026-09-17). Israel weaponises AI for West Bank demolitions. aljazeera.com AI tools push forced evictions of Palestinians, automating demolitions in occupied territories under Israeli control.
(2026-09-17). UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran. geo.tv Masoud, an Iranian man who lost his son Mohammad Taha in the Minab school strike on February 28, reacts at the school in Minab, Iran, August 27, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-09-17). CPSU members say: We cannot afford less than inflation. solidarity.net.au Bargaining has started in the Australian Public Service (APS) agencies covered by the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU). | Union members in the ACT Public Service have already shown the way, rejecting a lousy 3 per cent offer in an all-staff vote in September. An enormous 63 per cent of workers voted No in a record 51 per cent staff turnout. | CPSU campaigned on socials against the offer and will now organise protected industrial action to win a better outcome. | In the main agencies of the APS, bargaining is conducted service-wide across the federal public service. CPSU members expect an offer in October.
(2026-09-17). Government urges collaboration to create safer neighbourhoods. sanews.gov.za Government urges collaboration to create safer neighbourhoods | Government has joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending its deepest condolences to the families and communities affected by the tragic killing of women in and around Ekurhuleni. ⚪ President Ramaphosa has declared the murders a national crisis and directed that the investigation receives the highest level of attention from government and law enforcement agencies. ⚪ READ
(2026-09-17). Artificial Intimacy Is Changing Who We Are. truthout.org What happens when machines become easier to relate to than other people? In this episode of Movement Memos, host Kelly Hayes talks with author Sherry Turkle about artificial intimacy, the erosion of empathy and social skills, and the political dangers of replacing human connection with frictionless simulations of care. Music: Son Monarcas and Sarah the Illstrumentalist Note: This a… |
(2026-09-17). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-17). Comisión de Asamblea Nacional evalúa en Villa Clara implementación de transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu 
Con el objetivo de valorar la implementación en Villa Clara de las acciones para impulsar las 176 medidas dirigidas a las transformaciones económicas y sociales que impulsa el país, este territorio central recibió una visita de una Comisión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, encargada de controlar el proceso. | Durante un intercambio con el Consejo de Gobierno, se abordaron tópicos de interés que apuntan a los necesarios cambios, en estos tiempos, de métodos y estilos de trabajo del Poder Popular y de todas las instituciones y organismos, en el empeño de acercarse más a los barrios, comunidades, Consejos…
(2026-09-17). Un maestro es el mejor de los espejos. radiohc.cu 
Más de cinco décadas frente a los pizarrones, generaciones y generaciones de estudiantes de Sancti Spíritus han bebido de su gran sapiencia, clases magistrales en las que quedas atrapado por su poder de comunicación. | Este maestro y creador del que hablo es el septuagenario José Ramón Plasencia Cruz, que en este curso escolar 2026-2027 regresa a la enseñanza primaria de la que nunca se ha ido porque a su juicio, es ahí donde se siembra la primera semilla del saber. | En 1974, luego de recibir un curso de habilitación, comenzó a trabajar en la escuelita primaria de Punta de Diamante, en Cabaiguán; luego en la esc…
(2026-09-17). 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.
(2026-09-17). La guerra italiana dell'ucraino Fedorov. strategic-culture.su L'Italia, per mano dei suoi leader, si sta tracciando la via verso il cimitero. | Segue nostro La nomina tanto agognata | Il