(2026-09-21). How Trump Violated the Tenets of Realism in Attacking Iran. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The father of and the key figure in Classical Realism, Hans Morgenthau, has some pieces of practical advice for politicians. They include "Never put yourself in a position from which you cannot retreat without losing face and from which you cannot advance without great risks." He also says: "Never allow a weak ally to make decisions for you." It seems that both principles have been disregarded by President Donald Trump ever since he decided to start a military operation against Iran. At the moment it can be argued that the President has got caught in a complica…
(2026-09-21). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-21). Cuba suffers grid collapse, as US sanctions block humanitarian and critical supplies. wsws.org Cuba's national grid collapsed for the sixth time this year, one day after Washington announced new sanctions. More than 7,000 containers of food and medicine are stranded near its coasts.
(2026-09-21). Díaz-Canel: "We are millions writing the great odyssey of Cuban resistance" radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, addressed the recent sanctions imposed by the United States government on entities linked to key sectors of the country's development. | The Cuban leader remarked that the list "will be endless," since "we are millions — in Cuba and around the world — writing the great odyssey of Cuban resistance with talent, patriotism and solidarity." | Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez also warned via his X account of the new offensive by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against institutions a…
(2026-09-21). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-21). Venezuela's Dialogue Establishes Committee on Freedom of Expression. orinocotribune.com On Friday, September 18, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced that the second day of talks with representatives of the defunct 2015 National Assembly had concluded with an agreement to establish a Technical Committee on Freedom of Expression, Pluralism, and the Right to Information. | "During this second round of talks, the committee will begin a process of consultation, guarantees, and verification of progress in this area, involving the relevant stakeholders and the wider public," according to a joint communiqué signed by both delegations. | Both sides also welcomed Venezuela's decis…
(2026-09-21). Venezuela: Notes on Central Bank's Strategy to Control Exchange Rate and Devaluation. orinocotribune.com By Luis Vicente León — Sep 17, 2026 The announcement made by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) on Monday, September 14, about new interest rates in effect from Tuesday, September 15, is the most visible part of a strategy that the BCV has been assembling for weeks. First, it met with the banks and, …
(2026-09-21). Trump admin targets Int'l Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions after Netanyahu warrant. geo.tv The exterior of the International Criminal Court is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, on September 22, 2025. — ReutersSanctions may restrict ICC's access to dollars and global financial system.Move reportedly to go beyond existing sanctions on…
(2026-09-21). Chinese swimmer Li defends women's 1,500m freestyle title at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Li Bingjie of China poses at the awarding ceremony during the women's 1500m freestyle final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 20, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Chinese food delivery riders' uniform wins gold at French Design Awards. ecns.cn A uniform designed for food delivery riders in China has won a gold award at the 2026 French Design Awards, with its designer saying the aim was to give riders a stronger sense of dignity and professional identity.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: poria cocos in Anhui. ecns.cn Workers collect poria cocos in Anqing, Anhui Province, Sept. 6, 2026.
(2026-09-21). UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | United Nations headquarters in New York City, December 2020. | © 2020 zz/STRF/STAR MAX/IPx via AP Photo | World leaders at the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September 22-28, 2026, should commit to defending human rights, Human Rights Watch said. They should counter attempts to undermine accountability for grave international crimes and the work of the UN and other vital international institutions. Dozens of leaders and foreign ministers from the UN's 193 member countries will attend the General Assembly's general debate. Brazilian Presi…
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: rice in Anhui. ecns.cn A combine harvests rice in a field in Wuhu, Anhui Province, Sept. 12, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: potatoes in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Agricultural machines harvest potatoes in Ordos,s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: rice in Hubei. ecns.cn Farmers harvest rice in Huanggang, Hubei Province, Sept. 12, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government. aljazeera.com Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
(2026-09-21). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-21). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/3: 'Calder | O'Keeffe' Grand Opening. indybay.org 201 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-21). "There's been a concession every contract since 1978" : Striking Bradford White workers in Michigan speak. wsws.org Twelve hundred Bradford White workers in Middleville, Michigan are continuing a strike that began September 16 against near poverty wages and abusive conditions.
(2026-09-21). Indonesian President Prabowo fires another finance minister. wsws.org Prabowo's sacking of his finance minister exposes the crisis of an economic-nationalist program that promises greatly expanded expenditure while refusing to tax the oligarchy and challenge the dictates of international finance.
(2026-09-21). Ukrainian Prosecutor General flees the country. wsws.org The dismissal of former Prosecutor General Kravchenko has publicly exposed the ongoing political war between the Zelensky government and Western-backed anti-corruption agencies .
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi wins Asian Games gold. ecns.cn Thirteen-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 200-meter butterfly at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, setting a new record in her Asian Games debut.
(2026-09-21). Fund bubble bursts in Türkiye, freezing the savings of half a million people. wsws.org The collapse of a speculative fund bubble on the Istanbul stock exchange has frozen the savings of more than 500,000 small investors, exposing the financial parasitism fostered by the Erdoƒüan government's austerity program.
(2026-09-21). From $LIBRA to SisVial: Plunder as state policy in Milei's Argentina. wsws.org Far from being an aberration, the $LIBRA crypto scandal was the first crack through which the criminal mode of operation of Milei's entire government became visible.
(2026-09-21). Businesses look to Sino-U.S. trade talks. ecns.cn A new round of China-United States economic and trade talks in the U.S. has raised expectations among U.S. businesses and industry groups of further progress in bilateral commercial ties and greater certainty for companies operating across the two markets.
(2026-09-21). Imran Khan's family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march. aljazeera.com Imran Khan's family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: water caltrops in Hubei. ecns.cn Farmers harvest water caltrops in Huanggang, Hubei Province, Sept. 9, 2026.
(2026-09-21). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-21). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-21). Chinese swimmer Tang Qianting wins Asian Games gold, sets sights on world record. ecns.cn China's Tang Qianting defended her women's 50-meter breaststroke title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, winning in a Games record time of 29.45 seconds.
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-21). Modern humans are the evolutionary product of different ancestral populations. wsws.org Successful matings between anatomically modern humans migrating from Africa, Neanderthals, Denisovans and "ghost lineages" all contributed to the contemporary human genome.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: sweet potatoes in Shandong. ecns.cn Farmers harvest Yanshu sweet potatoes in Qingzhou, Shandong Province, Sept. 12, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Chinese Lin Xinyu wins women's triathlon gold at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Lin Xinyu won the women's individual triathlon at the Aichi—Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold in the event in 20 years.
(2026-09-21). 6-year-old Chinese girl breaks Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days. ecns.cn A 6-year-old Chinese girl has broken the women's 3×3 Rubik's Cube average world record twice in three days, clocking 4.52 seconds and 4.27 seconds at two WCA-sanctioned competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou.
(2026-09-21). US: Deportations to Haiti Endanger Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Haitians deported from the United States disembark from a charter flight at Cap-HaàØtien International Airport, Haiti, August 27, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | (Washington, DC) — Since ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti in late July 2026, US authorities have deported hundreds of Haitians back to their country, where they face threats to their lives and safety and receive little to no support, Human Rights Watch said today. The US Senate should urgently pass House-approved legislation that would reinstate TPS for Haitians.According to Haiti's Nation…
(2026-09-21). Armageddon and artificial intelligence. onlineopinion.com.au Fears that AI is primed to wipe out humanity exist in the realm of fantasy, meanwhile in real life there are limits.
(2026-09-21). This week in history: September 21-27. wsws.org Explosions at Alabama coal mine kill 13 workers; Chilean exile leader Orlando Letelier assassinated by Pinochet's agents in Washington D.C.; Australian voters reject a referendum to outlaw the Communist Party; Chinese students protest in Geneva against British imperialist attacks in China.
(2026-09-21). Sheng Lihao defends men's 10m air rifle title at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese shooting star Sheng Lihao won gold in the men's 10-meter air rifle individual competition at the Aichi—Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, successfully defending his title with a score of 254.2 points.
(2026-09-21). 1903 California Tour by Booker T. Washington & 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org Booker T. Washington and his delegation, Buffalo Soldiers led by US Army Captain Charles Young, boarded a steam ferry from San Francisco to Oakland where the esteemed educator met with 20 representative Black men from Oakland and San Francisco at the home of Captain William T. Shorey (1859-1919), one of the most prominent and wealthy Black citizens in the Bay Area.
(2026-09-21). The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role. aljazeera.com As UNGA 81 begins, the UN faces a changing Sahel demanding greater sovereignty.
(2026-09-21). Panda gets braces in world-first treatment to fix crooked jaw. ecns.cn Beixia, a 4-year-old giant panda living at a base in southwest China, has completed nearly six months of treatment to correct its misaligned lower jaw — the first treatment of its kind ever reported in a giant panda.
(2026-09-21). Trump bans 3 media outlets from White House in further step towards dictatorship. wsws.org The ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico took effect Saturday morning, in a brazen violation of the First Amendment.
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Seven-member family among nine killed in deadly Saudi Arabia road crash. geo.tv Two Saudi traffic police officers speak to a motorist while checking his documents. — Reuters/FileTwo young men travelling in second vehicle also died in crash.EPT Department officials say sudden swerve caused accident.Crash took place on Al-Uqair-Al-Uyun road in Eastern…
(2026-09-21). Who actually has power at the United Nations? aljazeera.com Every country at the United Nations gets a vote. But five countries have a power the other 188 don't.
(2026-09-21). Global Observance of World Cleanup Day opens in China for first time. ecns.cn The Global Observance of World Cleanup Day 2026 opened on Sunday in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, marking the first time the event has been held in China.
(2026-09-21). Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say. aljazeera.com Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
(2026-09-21). Law professors denounce UCLA chancellor, who attacked 9/11 symposium for promoting "terrorism" and "antisemitism" wsws.org Over 60 members of the UCLA law faculty, joined by almost 300 law professors nationally, have published open letters defending UCLA's recent symposium on 25 years of legal developments following the September 11 terrorist attacks, and denounced Chancellor Julio Frenk for accusing the program of supporting "terrorism" and "antisemitism."
(2026-09-21). Saturday 9/26: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-09-21). Sinking the Empire: How Western Militarism surrendered the Arteries of global Trade. juancole.com
(2026-09-21). Atletico Madrid Wins the Derby at Home. radiohc.cu Havana, September 20 (RHC) — Atletico Madrid won the derby against Real Madrid (2-1) with goals from Grimaldo, from a penalty, Jonathan David, and Rudiger, already in the final stretch of the match. | Giuliano, who drew the penalty and Huijsen's sending-off after halftime and then set up the Canadian for the 2-0, showed why he plays for Atlético Madrid, who ended up suffering after Real Madrid's late surge, putting on a poor display at the Metropolitano. Simeone's men go into the international break in second place, ahead of Real Madrid, and five points behind an unstoppable Barcelona side who have won every…
(2026-09-21). Financial service center for Taiwan compatriots opens in Hefei. ecns.cn A financial service station for Taiwan compatriots and young people was inaugurated Sunday in Hefei, Anhui Province, during an Anhui-Taiwan cooperation promotion meeting.
(2026-09-21). China's first privately funded research vessel begins sea trials. ecns.cn China's first 3,500-metric-ton deep-sea research vessel, fully funded and built with private capital, began sea trials Saturday in Wenling, Zhejiang Province, according to local maritime authorities.
(2026-09-21). 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:…
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-21). Rural Illinois resident and water expert investigate possible Legionnaires' cluster against stonewalling of state water authorities. wsws.org The discolored drinking water in the village of Beaverville became a medium for the growth of deadly legionella bacteria, possibly responsible for a death.
(2026-09-21). NEV exports via Ningbo Port nearly double to top 300,000 units in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn Data released by Ningbo Customs in Zhejiang Province on Sunday showed that Ningbo Port exported 301,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) worth 34.22 billion yuan ($5.05 billion) in the first eight months of this year. The figures were up 99.1% and 95.5% year on year, respectively.
(2026-09-21). Hunan cuisine gains global momentum with nearly 2,000 overseas outlets. ecns.cn The Taste Hunan ∑ 2026 Hunan Cuisine Internationalization Promotion Conference was held in Changsha from Saturday to Sunday, bringing together nearly 1,000 guests to discuss industry cooperation and strategies for expanding the cuisine's global reach.
(2026-09-21). Brutal stabbing of Sikh trucker in Wyoming follows racist DHS attacks on immigrant truckers. wsws.org The attack occurred four days after the Department of Homeland Security told "Mr. Singh" to "get off our roads" in a social media post.
(2026-09-21). Italy to ban burqas and niqabs in schools, limit foreign students per class. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Italy is planning to ban full-face veils such as the burqa and niqab in schools, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. The government also plans to limit the number of foreign students in each classroom. | Meloni said the proposals will be presented to the Cabinet. The measures are aimed at improving language skills and integration among students from foreign backgrounds. | Under the proposed rules, parents of foreign students who face serious problems integrating into the Italian education system could also be required to learn Italian. | "A measure will soon be presented to a Cabinet mee…
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: grapes in Fujian. ecns.cn Workers harvest grapes at a planting base in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, Sept. 10, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-21). 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…
(2026-09-21). Lessons after one year of the Genesys nurses' strike in Michigan. wsws.org During those 12 months, Henry Ford Health has steadily hardened its position, while tens of thousands of nurses and other healthcare workers have struck across the United States over the same basic issues.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: white ginger in Anhui. ecns.cn Farmers sort white ginger in Tonglin, Anhui Province, Sept. 4, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-21). 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!
(2026-09-21). Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry die in Canada air crash during flight training. ptcnews.tv Canada air crash: Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were killed in an aircraft accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver said on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Manoj Sivakumar and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham.In a post on X, the Indian consulate expressed condolences to the families and said it would provide all possible assistance. This includes helping with the repatriation of the students' mortal remains to India.The exact circumstances of the crash have not yet been officially detailed.According to Canadian broadcaster CBC, a C…
(2026-09-21). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: corn in Henan. ecns.cn Farmers harvest corn in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, Sept. 7, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-21). Australia can't outbid a blockade. onlineopinion.com.au Rich countries are insulated from the worst of commodity markets, but there are some things money can't buy.
(2026-09-21). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-21). Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy's schools. aljazeera.com Italy is planning to ban the burqa and niqab in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class.
(2026-09-21). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-21). Mourinho fumes at referees in news conference after Madrid derby defeat. aljazeera.com Fuming Real Madrid manager waves printouts of what he believes were clear red-card tackles by Atletico Madrid players.
(2026-09-21). The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2026 held in Macao. ecns.cn
(2026-09-21). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). UK, France, Canada Ban Trade With Israel's Illegal Settlements. juancole.com
(2026-09-21). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). U.S. city council rep. on 'China Shock': Human cooperation for each other's betterments always a good thing. ecns.cn
(2026-09-21). Qinghai expands international freight rail links across 12 countries. ecns.cn
(2026-09-21). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Massive drone attack on Moscow marks new stage of US-NATO war with Russia. wsws.org Ukraine's attack on Moscow with 450 drones, carried out with weapons paid for, jointly developed and often directly supplied by the NATO powers, marks a new stage in the de facto war between NATO and Russia.
(2026-09-21). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-20). Iran's nuclear doctrine not changed, but NPT withdrawal possible: Top security official. presstv.co.uk Iran's top security official says the country still avoids weaponization of its nuclear program.
(2026-09-20). China rejects unilateral sanctions as Trump signs bill targeting Russia, Iran. presstv.co.uk China reiterates its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization after Trump signed sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
(2026-09-20). China opposes U.S. secondary tariffs on third countries. ecns.cn China opposes the use of so-called secondary sanctions against third countries, a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Friday after the United States signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
(2026-09-20). All energy is local: The emerging physical delivery problem for petroleum fuels. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Even as U.S. and prices soared in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, both fuels | remained widely available, just more expensive. Now, few station owners are saying they are out of diesel though this | appears to be an isolated problem for the moment. However, if the diesel…
(2026-09-20). Stories Beyond Numbers: Mojtaba, three-day-old infant whose life was cut short before it could bloom. presstv.co.uk Mojtaba, a three-day-old Iranian infant killed with his family during the recent war, became a symbol of the civilian toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and is remembered through Parisa Rashidi's painting inspired by the events of Ashura.
(2026-09-20). Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire: Rezaei. presstv.co.uk Rezaei says the United States should agree to Tehran's terms if it wants to escape from the quagmire of the war against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-09-20). Livestream: Settler terror is Israeli state policy. electronicintifada.net Zena Al Tahhan on Israel's colonial expansion, Jon Elmer on Yemen's offensive and Ali Abunimah on the Macklemore backlash. News from Gaza and Lebanon.
(2026-09-20). Cuba, Gaza and the Human Cost of Imperial Thirst. radiohc.cu By Alejandra Rosa García Elizalde | In Gaza, thousands of children have been killed amid the genocide that's being imposed by Israel with total impunity. In Cuba, millions of people have survived for years amid blackouts, shortages, difficulties accessing medicines, fuel scarcity, and a profound economic crisis imposed upon them by the United States. | These are different realities, but there is a question that connects them and should challenge the conscience of the international community: How much civilian suffering is the world willing to tolerate before taking action? It is an important question as the 81st…
(2026-09-20). Gaza genocide: We made machines that think then corrupted them for industrialised slaughter. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tracy Campbell There is something grotesque about taking one of the greatest intellectual achievements in human history — a technology capable of translating languages, modelling proteins, accelerating scientific discovery, assisting doctors, educating children and placing an astonishing repository of human knowledge at an ordinary person's fingertips — and harnessing it to the ancient…
(2026-09-20). 'Achilles Shield' marks new step in Greece-Israel military cooperation. defenddemocracy.press Greece's "Achilles Shield" deal with Israel extends Europe's permissive stance, offering a market for weapons tested during the Gaza genocide. By Ana Vraƒçar September 13 2026 At the end of August, the Greek government signed the "Achilles Shield" agreement — a ‚Ǩ3 billion "defense" deal with Israel. Under the terms, Israeli companies including Rafael Advanced …
(2026-09-20). Silencing Macklemore and the Gaza Genocide: Robert Kraft's Failure to Manufacture Consent. juancole.com Robert Kraft's hypocrisy is obvious, but it doesn't matter when you're a billionaire activist owner used to getting what you want, which includes having Macklemore booted from a concert at his stadium. |
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(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-20). Condemnation of U.S. blockade unites Italian delegation bound for Cuba. radiohc.cu Setting aside differences and standing united on common ground was the call made by a group of Italian parliamentarians and civil society representatives opposing the US blockade currently affecting Cuba. | Guided by this premise and the aim of assisting the Caribbean nation—which has suffered under Washington's intensified economic, financial, and commercial embargo for over 60 years—the "Route to Cuba: Being Where It Matters" caravan was organized; it is set to travel to the island on September 23rd. | The initiative is promoted by organizations including ARCI, CGIL, Anaic, Nexus, ANPI, ARCS, AOI, a…
(2026-09-20). Cuba Suffers Total Disconnection of National Power Grid. orinocotribune.com Cuba is experiencing another total disconnection of its National Electric Power System, and efforts are underway to identify the causes, amidst an energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions that limit access to fuel and spare parts. Cuba's Electric Union (UNE) reported a total disconnection of the National Electric Power System (SEN) on Friday, occurring around …
(2026-09-20). Trump's war on free speech. defenddemocracy.press The Department of Justice's September 16 press release on unregistered foreign agents is a transparent attempt to criminalize and chill political dissent. By suggesting that public demonstrations or any First Amendment activity calling for an end to the war on Iran or an end to the blockade on Cuba, causes that millions of people in …
(2026-09-20). Bicycle rally in Copenhagen protests U.S. blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu On the afternoon of Friday, September 18, more than 35 members and supporters of various Danish organizations took part in a bicycle rally through the streets of Copenhagen to denounce the intensification of the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the people of Cuba. | Participants rode along the Danish capital's main thoroughfares, waving Cuban flags and distributing informational leaflets about the impact of the U.S. blockade on Cuba. More than 250 leaflets were handed out to passersby, who welcomed the initiative with expressions of support and solidarity and showed interest in the situat…
(2026-09-20). U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on suffocating Cuban families. radiohc.cu U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a congressional hearing, criticizing the oil restrictions and sanctions that are creating a humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba. | Waters accused the maximum pressure policy and fuel blockade of suffocating Cuban families and children by preventing the entry of food and electricity. The restrictions on oil supplies have led to prolonged, widespread blackouts, shortages of drinking water, and severe delays in the distribution of UN food aid. | While the administration defends the economic pressure measures as part of its sa…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Alto dirigente partidista de Cuba reconoce esfuerzo de trabajadores del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda reconoció este sábado en su perfil de la red social Facebook el esfuerzo titánico de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del sistema eléctrico nacional (SEN) en la restitución del servicio tras las desconexiones. | El dirigente subrayó que el trabajo de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del SEN es doblemente meritorio cuando se trata de restablecer el servicio tras una desconexión.No escatiman un minuto, ni de día ni de noche, para devolver la electricidad a los hogares, hosp…
(2026-09-20). Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine. aljazeera.com Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
(2026-09-20). Inside Gaza's Death Trap Of Collapsing, Bombed-Out Buildings. scheerpost.com Mohamed Al-Astal Mondoweiss Amr Adas pulls the remains of his family's clothes from the rubble of the Al-Sa'ada building, friends steadying him so he doesn't collapse. The structure fell onto the displaced families sheltering inside it, including his wife and five children. He places each item into an empty flour sack. When he reaches the clothes …
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza. aljazeera.com Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' after Palestine controversy. aljazeera.com The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
(2026-09-20). Delcy Rodríguez Reportedly on UN General Assembly Speakers List, No Confirmation Yet from Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A circulating provisional speakers list places Venezuela at head-of-state level during the United Nations General Assembly's upcoming general session, fueling reports that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez will address the gathering. The Venezuelan government, however, had not publicly confirmed her participation as of September 19. An image, dated September 4 and headed "Revised Provisional List …
(2026-09-20). Delcy Rodríguez Reportedly on UN General Assembly Speakers List, No Confirmation Yet from Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A circulating provisional speakers list places Venezuela at head-of-state level during the United Nations General Assembly's upcoming general session, fueling reports that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez will address the gathering. The Venezuelan government, however, had not publicly confirmed her participation as of September 19. An image, dated September 4 and headed "Revised Provisional List …
(2026-09-20). ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say. aljazeera.com An immigration attorney representing the man's family identifies him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan.
(2026-09-20). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Iran's tourism momentum amid war and sanctions. presstv.co.uk Iran's tourism economy is taking an unusual shape, with private investment and domestic demand driving growth even as war, sanctions and limited connectivity constrain international tourism.
(2026-09-20). Macklemore & Zionist Gatekeeping. scheerpost.com Council Estate Media By Council Estate Media It's been a problem for the longest time. Someone says something Zionists don't like and they're immediately cancelled. Even worse, it's the type of cancel culture you're not allowed to rage against, because the moment you do, you're cancelled too. What's more, you're powerless because Zionists have the media …
(2026-09-20). Why Do We Let Zionists Decide What We Can and Can't Say? progressivehub.net RICKY | COUNCIL ESTATE MEDIA…
(2026-09-20). "Krach against Nazis" —The latest election fraud by Berlin's Social Democrats. wsws.org A look at Krach's track record as Berlin's State Secretary for Science and Research from 2016 to 2021 also paints a picture entirely different from that of a down-to-earth fighter against the far right. Not only did Krach fail to stand up to the Nazis at the time, but he made himself a willing accomplice of Berlin's neo-fascists.
(2026-09-20). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-20). How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis? aljazeera.com Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.
(2026-09-20). Win the AI Race. Then Face What Comes Next. wattsupwiththat.com In the long term, we should not let the fear of human obsolescence deter our pursuit of technological supremacy. By winning the AI race at full throttle, we secure our nation.
(2026-09-20). Giant panda Liangyue celebrates its 10th birthday at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn The park prepared a birthday cake, flowers, stuffed toys and a snow bed as special gifts for the panda.
(2026-09-20). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-20). Asim Khan powers into Asian Games semis. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Asim Khan powered into the men's Modern -60kg semi-finals at the Asian Games on Sunday, defeating Cambodia's Sopanha Pheng 3-0 in a commanding quarter-final performance. | Khan produced a strong display at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Centre to advance to the last four of the mixed martial arts competition. | The Pakistani will face Tajikistan's Mirzobek Umarov in Monday's semi-final, with victory putting him into the gold-medal bout. | Khan is guaranteed at least a bronze medal if he loses the semi-final, with only ten fighters entered in the Modern -60kg category. | His coach Dilawar Khan said that…
(2026-09-20). Aramco Cuts off Crude Supplies To European Refiners. orinocotribune.com The cutoff hits Saudi exports that had sunk to a nine-year low in August Saudi Aramco has informed at least two European refiners that they will receive no crude in October under their long-term supply contracts, citing the damage caused by a drone attack on the East-West, Bloomberg reported on 18 September. According to people …
(2026-09-20). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: rice in Jiangsu. ecns.cn Farmers air rice seeds at a base in Suqian, Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-20). Insider Trading Proves 9/11 Foreknowledge. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On September 12th 2001, chaos reigned supreme. Yet, as governments the world over struggled to make sense of the previous day's catastrophe, and before a motive was established, any perpetrators identified, or other basic facts ascertained, the US Securities and Exchange Commission launched an investigation into potential insider trading by unknown figures with apparently …
(2026-09-20). Zara Noor Abbas on body confidence and finding her action-hero side. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Zara Noor Abbas has opened up about filming Gear Up, an action segment of the upcoming anthology film Sheroes, revealing that she weighed 12kgs more when she shot the project than she does now. | In an interview with Arab News, she discussed how her weight initially made her conscious of what she wore on screen. But director Saqib Khan encouraged her to embrace her body, challenging her perception of what an action heroine should look like. | "When I shot for that film, I was 12kgs higher than what I am right now. And I did feel that there was a certain inhibition to my body. I was really reluctant about…
(2026-09-20). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese triathlete Zhang Xirui won silver on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori City of Aichi prefecture, Japan, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia highlights Japanese American artists held in WWII internment camps. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two defining images of midcentury American pop culture were the colorful abstract cover of Dave Brubeck's bestselling "Time Out" album and the ominous mannequin puppet strings that dangled on the front of Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather." | They shared a designer, one who might seem least likely to have produced such emblematic American pop art: Sadamitsu Fujita, a Japanese American graphic artist who had been incarcerated in a World War II internment camp. | The Barnes Fo…
(2026-09-20). Argentina's Left stages 'March of Anger' over Milei's austerity measures. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires for the 'March of Anger'.
(2026-09-20). Social Development urges vigilance as GBV command centre calls surge. sanews.gov.za Social Development urges vigilance as GBV command centre calls surge | The Department of Social Development has issued an urgent plea to communities nationwide, urging citizens not to look away and to maintain vigilance in reporting incidents of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). | This comes as the 24-hour Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) recorded a significant increase in the number of calls between 1 and 16 September 2026. | "Preliminary statistics reveal that between 1 and 16 September this year, the GBV Command Centre received 6 782 calls, averaging 424 calls per day. This represents a 2…
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support. aljazeera.com Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises. aljazeera.com 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
(2026-09-20). China's Global South Emphasis and US Ally-Centric Strategy. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While the new era of international geopolitics sees a lot of great power competition between China and the US, the former and the latter use very different frameworks. China focuses on inclusivity, development partnership, and the Global South cooperation strategy. The United States, on the contrary, emphasizes its ally-centric approach which …
(2026-09-20). IELTS official mock test system launched in China. ecns.cn The official IELTS mock test system has been launched in China, offering mock tests for all four IELTS skills, as well as dedicated speaking and writing assessments, the British Council said.
(2026-09-20). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: chili peppers in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers harvest chili peppers in Kuqa, Xinjiang.
(2026-09-20). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-20). Myanmar's Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331. aljazeera.com Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
(2026-09-20). Drug trafficking suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport. sanews.gov.za Drug trafficking suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport | Police, in partnership with the Border Management Authority (BMA), have arrested a 52-year-old man at the OR Tambo International Airport on suspicion of drug trafficking. | The man was arrested on Sunday, and drugs, suspected to be heroin, worth an estimated R2 million, were seized following an intelligence-led operation. | "The latest arrest brings the total number of suspected drug mules arrested at this port of entry to three in the past three weeks. | "The 52-year-old South African national had just arrived on a flight from Accra, Ghana, when police in…
(2026-09-20). France's Macron and Canada's Carney announce plans to build stronger ties. aljazeera.com Announcement comes as Canada seeks a closer relationship with the EU amid a trade war with the US.
(2026-09-20). Assange Returns to Public Commentary, and Other Notes. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Sep 19, 2026 | Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it, but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his remaining years in some hellhole in America. | Now whenever my nephew catches me or…
(2026-09-20). Hareem, Mishael fail to advance in 50m breaststroke. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's swimmers Hareem Malik and Mishael Aisha Hyat finished outside the qualifying places in the women's 50m breaststroke heats at the 20th Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. | Hareem Malik finished 22nd overall with a 36.52 seconds timing, while Mishael Aisha Hyat was 24th after she clocked 37.02 seconds. | China's Tang Qianting dominated the event, winning her heat in 29.50 seconds to top the overall standings. The reigning world-record holder came within 0.06 seconds of her own Asian record of 29.44, and her time was also below the Games record of 29.92. | Japan's Satomi Suzuki finishe…
(2026-09-20). Iran: US had intentionally prepared ground for withdrawing from Islamabad MoU. presstv.co.uk Iran denounces the US for intentionally preparing the ground in advance for withdrawing from the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-20). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-20). Children of displacement: The Rababis. tribune.com.pk 
Growing up in Lahore, I lived inside a culture without always knowing what it was made of. Among my closest friends from St Anthony's High School were Ahsan Ali Sheikh and his cousin Ahmed Iqbal Sheikh, both from Katri Bawa, the old neighbourhood in the walled city of Lahore that was home to one of the most remarkable musical communities in the subcontinent— the Rababis. I did not know it then when Ahsan, Ahmed and I shared laughter, and the unspoken codes of growing up in a city layered with memory. There was no talk of kirtan, no mention of Bhai Mardana, no reference to a tradition stretching back five…
(2026-09-20). Kap Says NFL Owners Entered Into A 'Collusion' Against Macklemore. He Would Know. newsone.com 
(2026-09-20). Pakistan out of Asian Games title race. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka advanced to the final of the Asian Games women's cricket competition after captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first semi-final in Nisshin on Sunday. | Chasing 178 for victory, Sri Lanka achieved the target in 17.5 overs, with Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama unbeaten on 17 at the finish. | Athapaththu struck seven fours and six sixes in a 50-ball innings, accelerating after reaching her half-century from 37 deliveries. | Sri Lanka lost Imesha Dulani for 27 in the fifth over, but Athapaththu continued the chase at a brisk pac…
(2026-09-20). 'There will be a very sizeable Saudi response' to Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com Nawaf Obaid tells Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia's response to Houthi attacks from Yemen will be massive.
(2026-09-20). 11 countries take part in multinational urban rescue exercise in China. ecns.cn Rescue teams from 11 countries joined a multinational emergency response exercise in Nanning, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Friday to Sunday, testing their ability to coordinate operations during complex urban disasters.
(2026-09-20). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: watermelons in Heilongjiang. ecns.cn Farmers harvest watermelons in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province.
(2026-09-20). Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller. aljazeera.com Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.
(2026-09-20). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-20). China unveils world's largest cloisonne square zun in Hebei. ecns.cn A copper cloisonné work inspired by China's famed Four Ram Square Zun has been certified as the world's largest cloisonné square zun at Hebei Jinxi Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. in Qianxi County, Hebei Province.
(2026-09-20). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-20). Hackney Greens Anti-Austerity Summit 2026: a coalition to impose council cuts. wsws.org The 1.95 million people nationally who voted Green in May's elections now face the reality that Greens-led councils are preparing to enforce the same cuts as their Labour predecessors. This was underscored at the anti-austerity summit in Hackney, where Green Party Mayor Zoà´ Garbett rejected calls to set "no-cuts" budgets.
(2026-09-20). Chinese dance drama 'Mulan' makes New York debut. ecns.cn The Chinese dance drama Mulan, performed by the Ningbo Performing Arts Group, was staged at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York from Friday to Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class: PM Meloni. geo.tv Women hold a placard during a demonstration called "Not in my name" of Italian muslims against terrorism, in downtown Rome, Italy, November 21, 2015. — ReutersForeign students per class to be capped.PM cites integration challenges in classrooms.Burqas and niqabs to be banned in…
(2026-09-20). FM Dar departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday departed Islamabad for New York, where he will accompany Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to the statement, FM Dar will be in New York from September 21 to 25 and has an "extensive and wide-ranging programme" planned during the high-level week. | üîäPR No.2Ô∏è‚É£4Ô∏è‚É£9Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô…
(2026-09-20). Latin America and Its Stolen Elections. orinocotribune.com By Atilio A. Boron — Sep 16, 2026 Roberto Sánchez and Ivan Cepeda, AFP Recently, the empire has already stolen four elections in Latin America—one under the Biden administration and three under Trump. But this is not unusual in the history of relations between the United States and our countries. The most notorious cases in …
(2026-09-20). Japanese PM Takaichi's reshuffle highlights political calculations, deepens public fears of war. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the party leadership and reorganized her Cabinet over the past two days, moves seen as an effort to consolidate her administration and prepare for the next LDP leadership election.
(2026-09-20). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-20). How did the US recall a billion products in six months? aljazeera.com The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
(2026-09-20). China wins women's 10m air rifle team gold, sets world record at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China won the women's 10-meter air rifle team gold at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Sunday, setting a new world record with a combined score of 1,904.2 points.
(2026-09-20). Trade talks raise expectations of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to the United States from Saturday to Wednesday for economic and trade talks with the US side, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday.
(2026-09-20). Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists. aljazeera.com The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
(2026-09-20). China wins first gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Zhang Mingyu, Wu Xiyao, Fu Jing and Meng Xin won the women's team event in modern pentathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold medal at the Games.
(2026-09-20). 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.
(2026-09-20). Sunday Taquitos One of the Good Ones (Plus Bonus Taquito!). lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-09-20). State election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Social devastation, militarism and the rise of the far-right AfD. wsws.org The rise of the far-right party is a damning indictment of the SPD and the Left Party, which have governed together in Schwerin for five years.
(2026-09-20). Who Owns the World Map? Cartography, Colonial Power, and the Strategic Politics of Geography. orinocotribune.com By Prabir Purkayastha — Sep 14, 2026 Last week, on 4 September, the United Nations General Assembly adopted an African proposal for a new world map, which shows countries' true size relative to one another. It aims to correct the view of the world shaped by the widely used world map based on the Mercator …
(2026-09-20). Amid Houthi attacks, Türkiye vows to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact. geo.tv Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Türkiye conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). From Somalia to Libya: A New Geopolitical Axis in Türkiye's Africa Policy. unitedworldint.com Türkiye's Africa policy has in recent years evolved into a multidimensional process that needs to be assessed not only in terms of the expansion of economic and diplomatic relations, but also within the framework of changing geopolitical priorities. One of the most noteworthy examples of this transformation is that Türkiye's policies towards Somalia in East …
(2026-09-20). How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan? aljazeera.com Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
(2026-09-20). Mabe condemns violence against women. sanews.gov.za Mabe condemns violence against women | The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has strongly condemned the continuing violence against women following the discovery of several women's bodies in and around Kempton Park and other parts of Ekurhuleni. | The Deputy Minister's remarks came after police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday, 17 September 2026, in Dawn Park, Boksburg. This followed the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. | "The responsibility for ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot be placed on women by constantly telling th…
(2026-09-20). Why the AI industry wants to be saved from itself. tribune.com.pk 
Dario Amodei wants you to believe he is afraid of what he has built. Sam Altman and Elon Musk may believe him and say they're afraid too. I don't buy it. I think they're all afraid of something else. | On September 12, the Anthropic chief executive published a now viral essay, "We Must Pace the Frontier," arguing that the industry should deliberately slow how fast it improves AI model capabilities, because the science of controlling these systems has fallen behind the science of building them. Within hours, Altman and Musk, men who have spent two years suing each other and trading insults on X, found themselve…
(2026-09-20). As a Former Head of MI6 it's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed to Our Enemies. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's climate policy is undermining national security, says former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. "As a country we have been drifting and we are dangerously exposed."
(2026-09-20). China Southern marks two years of C919 commercial operations. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines marked the second anniversary of its commercial operation of the C919 on Saturday, having safely transported more than 2.13 million passengers over the past two years.
(2026-09-20). 'We're one people' a young Tongan man's te reo Māori journey. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Coco Lance of RNZ Pacific Over the years, 21-year-old Siaosi (George) Lavelua (Kolomotu'a, Makave) has often made the trip north to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with freshly made 'otai in tow. His whƒÅnau business, Lav's 'otai — dealing in the much loved Polynesian drink that typically mixes coconut and fruit — is the longest-serving…
(2026-09-20). Hebei village exports mooncakes overseas for first time. ecns.cn Huangzhuang Village in Hebei Province, known as China's "Mooncake Village," exported its handmade mooncakes in bulk for the first time this year, receiving positive feedback from overseas markets.
(2026-09-20). South China Sea erupts: Chinese coast guard & Philippine vessel collide, neither backed down. hindustantimes.com China and the Philippines are trading accusations after a China Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine fisheries ship in the disputed South China Sea. Manila says the Chinese vessel deliberately rammed the BRP Datu Magat Salamat during a fuel-supply mission, while Beijing blames the Philippine vessel and rejects Manila's account, raising fresh tensions in contested waters.
(2026-09-20). Discover Iran: Tabriz's 'Mausoleum of Poets,' where centuries of Persian literary history live on. presstv.co.uk Maqbarat al-Shu'ara, Tabriz's centuries-old Mausoleum of Poets, preserves the memory of generations of poets, mystics and scholars beneath a striking modern memorial.
(2026-09-20). K-P overhauls school curriculum. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce major changes to the provincial education curriculum from primary to intermediate level after nearly two decades, with a significant reduction in the number of subjects and teaching content. | Under the new curriculum, the number of subjects taught up to primary level has been reduced. From Class 8 to Class 12, the volume of subjects has also been cut, and the number of lessons within those subjects has been decreased. | On the directions of the provincial government, the Elementary and Secondary Education Department is implementing the most substantia…
(2026-09-20). 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.
(2026-09-20). China's Yu Zidi, Chang Mohan book spots in women's 200m butterfly final. ecns.cn Chinese swimmers Yu Zidi and Chang Mohan finished first and second, respectively, in the women's 200m butterfly on Sunday at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, clocking 2: 07.97 and 2: 10.67 to advance to the final.
(2026-09-20). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-20). Is The AI Threat 'The Terminator' or 'The Big Short'? levernews.com We're at the saturation point of the latest news cycle where everyone will soon tire of hearing about artificial intelligence and probably tell themselves the whole intensifying political debate is niche, inside baseball, kind of silly, and a distraction from really important news like the upcoming November election. But whether or not you care about or use AI, the technology will almost certainly affect you in the event of an AI doomsday — which may not end up being the one you're hearing the most about. Right now, you're mostly hearing that the AI apocalypse will be the one from "The Terminator," in whic…
(2026-09-20). MBS' nightmare: Mojtaba-backed Houthis hit 'sensitive' targets across Saudi Arabia | Riyadh, Yanbu. hindustantimes.com The Houthis have claimed two major attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying they targeted "sensitive sites" in Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted a ballistic missile headed for Riyadh and thwarted other attacks, while footage showed flames and heavy smoke near King Khalid International Airport.
(2026-09-20). Why Yemen has returned to Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key trade gateway linking Asia and Europe. | The advance of the Houthis has alarmed Yemen's northern neighbour,…
(2026-09-20). Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming. aljazeera.com Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
(2026-09-20). Merz sagt, die Freundschaft mit den USA seit dem Krieg sei ‚Äûvorerst wohl vorbei" strategic-culture.su Friedrich Merz sieht die seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gewachsene "unbedingte" Freundschaft zwischen den USA und Europa zumindest vorerst als beendet an. Die àÑuàüerung des deutschen Bundeskanzlers ist das jàºngste Zeichen fàºr den Bruch der transatlantischen Beziehungen unter US-Prà§sident Donald Trump."Diese Zeit dieser unbedingten transatlantischen Freundschaft ist wahrscheinlich fàºr là§ngere Zeit vorbei", sagte Merz. "Wir sehen auf der anderen Seite des Atlantiks eine Verà§nderung der politischen Haltung, eine Verà§nderung auch der Einschà§tzung des transatlan…
(2026-09-20). State funeral honours Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa. aljazeera.com Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53: 05, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-20). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-20). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Asad's Anti-Sunni Sectarian Policies: A Collection of Academic Resources. muslimskeptic.com Introduction Background: Sectarian Demography and Alawi Rule Online debate continues to rage over the political situation in Syria and its relationship to broader developments in the Middle East. The political situation in Syria fundamentally shaped the religious and ethnic composition of the country. Syria is home to various religious groups. Approximately 80% of the population …
(2026-09-20). Is Europe restraining Israel — or merely protecting the two-state illusion? strategic-culture.su By Ramzy BAROUD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This time, Europe seems serious about holding Israel accountable — or at least…
(2026-09-20). How two elections reshaped the India—Bangladesh border. globalvoices.org 
Push-in attempts by BSF stretch across Bangladesh's land border, hitting all four edges of the mapGlobal Voices India—Bangladesh Friendship Gate at the Tamabil-Dawki border in northeast Bangladesh. This report features interviews and infographics by
(2026-09-20). FBI Special Agent Shaq-Fu? Shaquille O'Neal Named Honorary FBI Agent. newsone.com 
Source: Kash Patel / via X | Shaquille O'Neal, who has always had a love affair with law enforcement—his stepfather was a drill sergeant, and his uncles were Newark, N.J., cops—was named an honorary special agent during the FBI National Academy's latest graduation ceremony in Quantico, Va. | Shaq received the accolade from none other than current FBI Director (and Patel, who g…
(2026-09-20). Kuong Chi Hin of China's Macao wins gold in Men's Changquan Final at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Kuong Chi Hin won the gold medal with a score of 9.723, securing the first gold medal for the Macao, China delegation at the Games.
(2026-09-20). Pacific media summit to set direction for next decade of Pacific media. asiapacificreport.nz By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Pacific media leaders and journalists from across the region will tackle press freedom, newsroom survival, artificial intelligence, anti-corruption, climate change and the future of journalism when the Pacific Media Summit gets underway in Savusavu today. Fijian Media Association (FMA) general secretary Stanley Simpson told PACNEWS the summit comes at a…
(2026-09-20). Long marches, strikes, sit-ins may cost Pakistan's economy Rs120b a day: Aurangzeb. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday warned that long marches, sit-ins and strikes could cost Pakistan's economy around Rs120 billion a day, describing disruptions to economic activity as "self-inflicted pain" at a time when the country was trying to shift from economic stabilisation to sustained growth. | The statement came after three groups, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Kissan Ittehad and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced plans for long marches in Islamabad in the coming week. The groups were protesting separate issues, with JI demanding the removal of the petroleum development levy, Kissan Itteha…
(2026-09-20). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-20). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-20). Germany's Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls. aljazeera.com About 3.8 million people in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are eligible to vote on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Chinese athlete wins first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Moscow intercepts massive Ukrainian drone strike amid elections; civilian casualties reported. presstv.co.uk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that up to 1,600 Ukrainian drones heading toward Russia were intercepted by air defense systems.
(2026-09-20). Top Black Democrat Rep. Gregory Meeks Wants To Block Bombs To Israel. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) is showing up in a way he hasn't before. In two decades on the House Foreign Affairs Committee (and 28 years in Congress), Meeks has built a reputation as a steady hand who works the relationship rather than blocks it. So when the committee's top Democrat—and the only Black lawmaker— announced he wouldn't clear a $2.8 billion sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, it carried more weight than the usual congressional objection. | The package runs 40,000 bombs deep: 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s— among the most destructive conventiona…
(2026-09-20). Pentagon says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean. presstv.co.uk The Pentagon says a US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean killed 4 people.
(2026-09-20). Opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan. ecns.cn The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 opens in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026.
(2026-09-20). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-20). McKenzie pays tribute to race driver Robert Wolk. sanews.gov.za McKenzie pays tribute to race driver Robert Wolk | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to race driver Robert Wolk following his death. | In a statement issued on Saturday, McKenzie said he had learnt with shock and sadness that the 41-year-old had been shot and killed in an alleged road-rage incident in Kempton Park, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. | "Robert Wolk was a champion in every sense of the word: a driver who competed at the highest level for South Africa across multiple disciplines in motorsport. That his life was cut short in an act of senseless violence, on o…
(2026-09-20). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-20). Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh. aljazeera.com India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran Wants His Music to Be About Unity. But Silence Is Also a Political Choice. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Ed Sheeran says he has never wanted to be a political musician. He wants his concerts to be about "unity, not division" and "humanity, not politics." But after his tour became embroiled in controversy over the removal of rapper Macklemore, who publicly declared "Free Palestine" during Sheeran shows in New Jersey, Sheeran discovered …
(2026-09-20). China launches first dedicated king crab export route from Jilin. ecns.cn A charter flight carrying about 11 metric tons of king crabs took off from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport in Yanbian, Jilin Province on Saturday, bound for Hong Kong.
(2026-09-20). Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick. aljazeera.com Matheus Cunha strikes late as Manchester United seal a 1-1 draw at Fulham, but pressure mounts on Michael Carrick.
(2026-09-20). Etihad Airways cancels Delhi-Abu Dhabi flight after Houthi attack on Riyadh, passengers struck for hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Around 200 passengers had to face a harrowing time at the Delhi airport after Etihad Airways cancelled the Abu Dhabi-bound flight over what the airlines described as a 'technical issue' with the Boeing 787 aircraft. | Meanwhile tensions soared in the West Asia after Houthi attack on the Saudi capital Riyadh, prompting travel advisory and disrupting air travel in the region. Late on Saturday night, travel disruption played out thousands of kilometres away from Riyadh, at Delhi's international airport. Around 200 passengers were deboarded from the aircraft, with the crew announcing that there was a…
(2026-09-20). McKenzie conveys condolences following death of SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu. sanews.gov.za McKenzie conveys condolences following death of SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed deep sadness following the death of Owen Ndlovu, the former SABC sports presenter and music industry figure. | The 54-year-old was found dead in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, after he was reportedly hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong the previous evening. | Ndlovu was a familiar voice and face to South African sports audiences during his years with the SABC. He remained active in the country's creative industries through Michael Owen P…
(2026-09-20). Protesters gather in Albania's capital over opposition to luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. presstv.co.uk Protesters took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday in demonstrations that began in late May, opposing a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-20). Why Latin America is key to Israel's diplomatic impunity. defenddemocracy.press While alienating traditional allies, Israel is deepening ties with a new wave of right-wing populist leaders who are willing to shield it from accountability. By Xavier Abu Eid September 15, 2026 On Aug. 10, just three days after taking office, Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the …
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet retira candidatura a la Secretaría General de la ONU. radiohc.cu La ex presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet anunció en la tarde de este sábado que retira su postulación a la Secretaría General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), tras los resultados que obtuvo en tres rondas de consultas informales, previas a la votación decisiva que debe celebrarse antes de finalizar 2026. | La decisión de renunciar la adoptó luego de que la víspera solo obtuvo un voto de apoyo en la tercera encuesta del Consejo de Seguridad. | En un video publicado en sus redes sociales expresó: Algunos pueden creer que este no era el momento adecuado para el tipo de candidatura que buscaba repr…
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…