(2026-09-22). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). 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."
2026-09-22: Trump to KIDNAP Pezeshkian!? SERIOUS Signs as Iran DOWNS US Aircraft!
Danny Haiphong breaks bombshell reports that indicate the US has laid down a massive possible trap for Iran's president ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly as state officials worldwide set to take off for the US in hours.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-21). NBA star Irving pledges to pay Al-Shaair's NFL fine over Hind Rajab messageBasketball superstar Kyrie Irving has offered to pay a fine for American football player Azeez Al-Shaair, who was penalised for wearing the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
mercurynews.com (2026-09-21). Ms. Rachel calls for 'wealthy white celebrities' to match her $1 million Gaza donation – The Mercury News
"I will match Macklemore's donation and I invite every wealthy white celebrity to match it and speak out against the genocide in Gaza," reads a message from Ms. Rachel shared by the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
2026-09-20: Alastair Crooke: Iran & Yemen's Strikes DEVASTATE Trump, Eilat SHUT — US Oil UNDER SIEGE
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-20). Amputees of Gaza: Thousands of surviving bodies fight to reclaim life
The war has not ended for thousands of Palestinians who lost their limbs in the Gaza Strip, as surviving the bombardment was only the beginning of another journey, quieter in its setting, but longer in its effects.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-21). Trump administration prepares wide-ranging sanctions on ICC: ReportsThe Trump administration is reportedly preparing wide-ranging sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) that could disrupt the tribunal's finances and day-to-day operations, according to US media reports and sources familiar with the matter.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-21). IRGC: Any new aggression will prompt Iran to change geography and weapons of warAny new attack on Iran will prompt significant changes in the geography of the war and the weapons used, says the spokesman of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
"If another aggression takes place, there will certainly be significant changes in our defense and our counterattack," Second Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said on Monday, adding, "We will definitely change the geography of the war."
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Dont Look Away Gazas Children are Rebuilding What Us Bombs Destroyed
After spending millions of dollars redecorating the White House and transforming D.C. monuments, President Trump approved, on September 15, 2026, an additional 2.8 billion dollar sale of heavy bombs to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs, 20,000 of the 2,000 lb. bombs, and 20,000 bunker-busting penetrator warheads. Israel has used these bombs to destroy homes, families and crucial infrastructure in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). NGOs warn Gaza health system is near complete collapse
NGO Network warned that the health system in Gaza Strip is approaching a complete collapse, amid the ongoing siege and restrictions imposed on the entry of medical and operational supplies,
2026-09-20: Settler terror is Israeli state policy, with Zena Al Tahhan
Israel is moving ahead with plans to build more than 1,200 settler housing units in the E1 area, east of occupied Jerusalem, threatening around 5,000 Palestinians in Bedouin and herding communities with ethnic cleansing. | The new colony would isolate the northern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank from each other.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-21). Saving Gazas Memory: Young Women Recover Thousands of Books from Israeli Ruins
Young Palestinian women are rescuing thousands of historic books from Gaza's ruins, preserving a cultural inheritance threatened with permanent destruction.
asiapacificreport.nz (2026-09-21). Gaza genocide: We made machines that think – then corrupted them for industrialised slaughter
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 government business of deciding who may be killed.
States hardly needed technological assistance with that.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-21). NFL's Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
American football player Azeez Al-Shaair has persisted with his stance on raising awareness about slain Palestinian children by wearing eye black bearing the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, during his latest appearance in the National Football League (NFL).
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-21). Tens of thousands march in Paris against France's controversial license to kill police lawTens of thousands marched in Paris against a controversial law strengthening the legal protection of police officers who use their firearms. Opponents fear the legislation could facilitate police repression during future social unrest.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Thirsty Gaza: How water turned from a basic service into a daily struggle
The water problem in the Gaza Strip is no longer merely a shortage in quantities reaching the population, but has transformed into a complex crisis that begins at the water source and does not end at the family waiting for a truck that may not arrive.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Israeli forces intensify attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli escalation continued in southern Lebanon on Sunday, involving artillery shelling, airstrikes, ground advances and gunfire, amidst ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Dozens kidnaped, detained by IOF in W. Bank and Jlem raids
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed different areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem last night and Monday morning, raiding homes and kidnaping a number of Palestinian citizens.
(2026-09-22). Cuban foreign minister maintains busy agenda in New York. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla held several bilateral meetings on Monday as part of his schedule for the High-Level Segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. | Bruno Rodríguez met with his counterparts from Zambia, Mulambo Haimbe; Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat. | In each of the meetings, "we highlighted the excellent state of bilateral relations with these African countries, with whom we share historical ties and bonds of cooperation," the Cuban diplomat emphasized. | "We denounce the intensification of the blockade…
(2026-09-22). Canciller de Cuba cumple amplia agenda de trabajo en Nueva York. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla sostuvo este lunes varios intercambios bilaterales como parte de su programa en el Segmento de Alto Nivel del 81 período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la ONU. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana se reunió con sus homólogos de Zambia, Mulambo Haimbe; de Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, y de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat. | En cada uno de los encuentros subrayó: Destacamos el excelente estado de las relaciones bilaterales con dichos países africanos, con los que nos unen vínculos históricos y de cooper…
(2026-09-22). Cuba aboga en EEUU por preservar la solidaridad entre los miembros de la CELAC. radiohc.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en la Reunión Ministerial de la CELAC en el marco del 81 período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas. Septiembre 21, de 2026, Nueva York, EEUU. | Excmo. Sr. Mario Lubetkin, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores del Uruguay y presidente Pro Témpore de la CELAC: | Distinguidos ministros y jefes de delegaciones: | Excelencias: | Agradezco a la Presidencia Pro Témpore del Uruguay la convocatoria y organización de esta Reunión. | La región de América Latina y el Caribe está siendo objeto de una ofensiva del gobierno…
(2026-09-22). Washington's blockade does not stop the healthcare system from fighting for life. radiohc.cu Since 2014, Dennise de la Caridad Ibarra López has been receiving hemodialysis treatment at the "Dr. Abelardo Buch López" Institute of Nephrology. She affirms that throughout this time, U.S. government measures against Cuba have not prevented her from receiving the essential care needed to sustain her life. | In exclusive statements to the Cuban News Agency (ACN), Ibarra López—who visits the center three times a week—expressed that despite the country's difficulties and resource shortages in the healthcare sector, she has never returned home without receiving the medical procedure she needs. | For Den…
(2026-09-22). Resaltan valor de la amistad entre Cuba y Ghana. radiohc.cu Al conmemorarse en La Habana el natalicio del líder independentista de Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkruman (1909-1972), en las palabras centrales se afirmó: "La contribución de Cuba al desarrollo del capital humano africano es una de las expresiones más poderosas de la solidaridad internacional en la historia moderna". | Esas palabras las pronunció el embajador de Ghana en La Habana, Kofi Attor, al colocarse una ofrenda floral en el capitalino Parque de los Próceres Africanos ante representantes del cuerpo diplomático de ese continente y de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom) acreditado en la Isla caribeña, funcionarios del M…
(2026-09-22). Gaza students return to in-person schooling for first time in three years. geo.tv Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza returned to in-person teaching on Saturday for the first time in nearly three years, albeit in damaged or makeshift school buildings and tents, and with uniforms, notebooks and pens unaffordable for many families. | Palestinian…
(2026-09-22). The Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza is now a Mainstream Plan. juancole.com London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — With major elections looming in both the US and Israel, fractures over Gaza are increasingly prominent on both sides of the American political spectrum. Adding fuel to the fire, Israeli government figures recently reiterated calls for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. After National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir set out a plan to permanently expel all Palestinians from the Strip, Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Israel was ready to remove the Palestinians "by every way possible." | Of course, the ethnic cleansing of Palestine is nothing new — fa…
(2026-09-22). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-22). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-22). El Sayed: "Coward, Fraud" Mike Rogers GOP were Jonesing for War with Iran . . . Until Diesel Prices Soared. juancole.com "Honestly, this goes further than a lot of poll data to show you that GOPs are cooked," one journalist said of the Republican candidates claiming to oppose the president's unpopular conflict before the midterms. | (
(2026-09-22). South African Women Need Protection, Not Warnings. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A student during a vigil for victims of gender-based violence and femicide at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, September 18, 2026. | © 2026 Esa Alexander/Reuters…
(2026-09-22). Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen top China's 2026 AI computing power ranking. ecns.cn Beijing, Hangzhou and Shenzhen were ranked China's top three cities for AI computing power in 2026, according to a report jointly released in Beijing on Monday by IDC and Inspur Information.
(2026-09-22). China claims 2 golds, 1 silver, 2 bronzes at World Climbing Series in Chongqing. ecns.cn China won two golds, one silver and two bronzes at the 2026 World Climbing Series in Chongqing, which concluded on Sunday.
(2026-09-22). Ningbo's European beer imports top 100 million yuan in first eight months. ecns.cn Ningbo Port in east China's Zhejiang Province imported 107 million yuan ($15 million) worth of beer from Europe in the first eight months of 2026, up 3.5% year on year, according to Ningbo Customs on Monday.
(2026-09-22). Wuhan Vision, Global Outlook. ecns.cn A city's future lies not only within its borders, but far beyond. As Wuhan engages with the world, a bowl of hot dry noodles becomes a starting point for friendly exchange. Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan to learn from one another and explore diverse paths for modern urban development.
(2026-09-22). World Rhino Day 2026: Five species, one fight for survival. ecns.cn September 22 is World Rhino Day, a day to raise awareness for all five rhino species and the global efforts to protect them.
(2026-09-22). International students make mooncakes and experience traditional Chinese culture. ecns.cn An event featuring traditional Chinese medicine and Mid-Autumn Festival culture was held in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday.
(2026-09-22). Workers idle, trucks empty as war slams Iraqi oil hub. geo.tv In the Iraqi oil hub of Basra, maintenance contractor Fawzi spends his days cooling his heels waiting for work that seldom comes, as the Middle East war puts a serious crimp on the once-bustling port town.Basra has long been a key cog in Iraq's economy but, after months of Iran choking…
(2026-09-22). Meeting 'smiling angels', we ask: How could humans do better. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan visited the Yangtze Cetacean Breeding and Research Center, where they came face to face with the Yangtze finless porpoises, affectionately known as the river's "smiling angels."
(2026-09-22). China's EVs Foil Oil Market Chaos, unlike Carbon Economies. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Oil markets are in turmoil amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Prices have risen past US$100 (A$140) a barrel for the first time The biggest trigger is the bombing of Saudi Arabia's crucial
(2026-09-22). China breaks qualification world record in 10m air rifle mixed team at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese team composed of Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao refreshed the qualification world record of the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday.
(2026-09-22). 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:…
(2026-09-22). 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/…
(2026-09-22). A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org People's Park has been enclosed, but the community connected to it has not disappeared. People are still gathering, feeding one another, offering support, making art, preserving history, and organizing across Southside. What is happening now? Why are we still here? What do we want for People's Park and the people connected to it, and how do we get there?>
(2026-09-22). 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…
(2026-09-22). 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!
(2026-09-22). 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…
(2026-09-22). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-22). 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…
(2026-09-22). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-22). 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.
(2026-09-22). Saturday 10/3: 'Calder | O'Keeffe' Grand Opening. indybay.org 201 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-22). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-22). U.S. student wins Chinese Bridge global championship. ecns.cn A U.S. student has won the global championship at the 19th Chinese Bridge ⚪ Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students, which concluded in Tianjin on Monday.
(2026-09-22). 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…
(2026-09-22). 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.
(2026-09-22). Commemoration of International Day of Peace 2026 opens in Wuhan. ecns.cn The Commemoration of International Day of Peace 2026 opened in Wuhan on Monday, gathering more than 300 delegates from 60 countries to promote dialogue, mutual understanding, and global solidarity.
(2026-09-22). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-22). 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…
(2026-09-22). China builds more than 2,500 km of trunk oil and gas pipelines in 2026. ecns.cn China has built more than 2,500 kilometers of new trunk oil and gas pipelines this year, bringing the total length of its national trunk pipeline network to 112,900 km, official data show.
(2026-09-22). China sets Asian record to win men's 4x200m freestyle relay at Asian Games. ecns.cn China completed a comeback in the final 50 meters to win the men's 4x200m freestyle relay gold in an Asian record of 7: 00.17 at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
(2026-09-22). President Pezeshkian vows to 'firmly defend' Iran ahead of New York visit for UNGA. geo.tv Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks before departing for New York, at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, September 22, 2026. — ReutersPezeshkian due to speak at UN meeting on Wednesday.Iran's delegation to be subject to movement restrictions.Iran's FM Araghchi speaks with UN…
(2026-09-22). 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…
(2026-09-22). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-22). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-22). China voices concern over U.S. Typhon missile deployment in Japan. ecns.cn The deployment of the U.S. Typhon missile system in Japan poses a strategic security concern, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday, warning that it could heighten the risk of military confrontation and an arms race.
(2026-09-22). One question for 'smiling angels' ⚪ How could we humans do better. ecns.cn At the Yangtze Cetacean Breeding and Research Center, delegates of the 2026 World Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan came face to face with the river's iconic "smiling angels" and saw firsthand how Wuhan is working to protect the species and restore its aquatic environment.
(2026-09-22). 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). CPC leadership meeting studies major issues on Party self-governance, sets dates for Party plenum. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which studied major issues on strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance with perseverance and set the dates for an upcoming Party plenum in October.
(2026-09-22). 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.
(2026-09-22). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-22). 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.
(2026-09-22). U.S. student wins global title at Chinese Bridge competition. ecns.cn U.S. student Willa Brubaker won the global title at the 19th Chinese Bridge—Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students in Tianjin on Monday night.
(2026-09-22). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-22). Beijing ranks fifth in 2026 Global City Talent Retention Index. ecns.cn Beijing ranked fifth in the 2026 Global City Talent Retention Index, remaining in the world's top 10 for the seventh consecutive year, according to a report released in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-09-22). 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)…
(2026-09-22). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-22). Central Chinese city accelerates development of modern service industry cluster. ecns.cn Xianning City in central China's Hubei Province plans to develop a 10-billion-yuan ($1.49 billion) modern service industry cluster in its Xian'an District by 2030, according to local authorities.
(2026-09-22). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Xu Jiayu wins men's 50m backstroke gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-22). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Journalists visit dismantled large-scale telecom fraud compound in Cambodia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-22). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka Long competes in men's individual foil at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-22). Current Affairs Video Brief | Joining hands for a shared future: Xi Jinping's initiative brings young people from China and the United States together. ecns.cn
(2026-09-22). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Xi to pay state visit to U.S. from Sept. 23 to 25. ecns.cn
(2026-09-22). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). Wan Letian wins women's 50m backstroke gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-22). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-22). ONU: Antonio Guterres defiende un futuro de igualdad y paz. radiohc.cu El secretario general de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), António Guterres abogó este lunes por construir un futuro con igualdad, inclusión, desarrollo sostenible y derechos, en su mensaje por el Día Internacional de la Paz. | En un comunicado, Guterres alertó que en la actualidad "ese bien vital escasea peligrosamente" y lamentó que las comunidades se vean afectadas por la violencia y las divisiones.Los conflictos aumentan en escala y complejidad, traspasan fronteras y causan un sufrimiento enorme. El diálogo flaquea, las soluciones se resisten a llegar y la solidaridad brilla por su ausencia", advi…
(2026-09-22). 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!
(2026-09-22). Cheques para comprar simpatías. radiohc.cu En un intento por ganar adeptos hacia los republicanos a propósito de las próximas elecciones de medio término, el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, ofertó pagar cinco mil dólares a sus coterráneos si su Partido se impone en las urnas. | La promesa de Trump fue presentada por sus críticos como una señal de la preocupación del magnate, ante encuestas que auguran la pérdida de los republicanos del control de la Cámara de Representantes y una porfía reñida por el Senado. | El polémico ofrecimiento encontró cuestionamientos, sobre todo entre quienes indagan de dónde saldrán los fondos para comprar las simpatía…
(2026-09-21). China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together as they tour the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. — ReutersXi to hold talks with Trump on trade, AI and global issues.Trump to personally welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews.Trump says he will…
(2026-09-21). 'Almost Started A War': Trump Administration's AI Policies Are Hurtling Towards Catastrophe. bylinetimes.com The US military "almost started a war" with China this spring due to a faulty AI-generated intelligence report that falsely concluded that China was transporting nuclear materials aboard a ship in the Middle East, according to an alarming new Citing four unnamed sources, CNN reported on Friday that the US military was so confident in the information contained in the AI-generated intelligence report that it made plans to intercept the ship and even started carrying out those plans. Armed members of the m…
(2026-09-21). Burnham agrees to Saudi request for refuelling support. al-monitor.com LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday he had agreed to a request from Saudi Arabia to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling for a limited time period, a move he described as helping to stabilise the wider region.Riyadh requested support after the Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, a new front in the wider war that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
(2026-09-21). Trump, in call with Yemen president, did not pledge military support against Houthis, say sources. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariSept 21 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday, four people familiar with the matter said, discussing the advances of the Iran-backed Houthis around a vital global waterway.Alimi requested US support for his Saudi-backed government in its fight against the Houthis, who this month took key areas along the Bab al-Mandeb strait in a lightning offensive. Two of the sources, one Yemeni and one Western, said Trump had made no direct pledge of military support during the call.
(2026-09-21). Headlines for September 21, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Warns U.S. Against Launching a Major New Attack, Yemen's Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Attack on Saudi Arabia's Capital Riyadh, Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, Trump Says Planned Triumphal Arch Near Arlington Cemetery Will Double as Military Complex, Hundreds of Protesters Rally Outside Kennedy Center to Oppose Trump's Takeover, Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least Three Palestinians in Gaza, Israeli President Pardons Soldier Who Killed Wounded Palestinian Attacker, Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza for First Time After Dropping Macklemore from Tour, U.S. Military Attacks Alleged…
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Iran threatens to expand war with new weapons if US attacks resume. al-monitor.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to expand its attacks in the region and use new weapons.
(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). Police Scotland told 'come clean' after arresting Palestine protesters for legal signs. thecanary.co 
Green MSP Maggie Chapman has demanded that Police Scotland reveal its guidance after arresting people under terror laws for legal anti-genocide signs. More than a dozen protesters holding signs reading, 'Genocide in Palestine, time to take action' were arrested and face trial. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) guidance to police forces in England and Wales states […] | By
(2026-09-21). "America, Who Hurt You?" : Tony-Winning Performer Sarah Jones on New NY Solo Show & Art as Resistance. democracynow.org 
Sarah Jones has been described as "a one-woman global village" for her remarkable one-person, multi-character shows. The Tony- and Obie Award-winning writer and performer is best known for her Broadway hit Bridge and Tunnel. She is back in New York with her latest solo performance, America, Who Hurt You?, which is being presented by the National Black Theatre and the Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn. | America, Who Hurt You? "starts with our history of genocide as a country, our history of enslaving African people, our history of indentured servitude,"…
(2026-09-21). Valencia highlights "silent genocide" against Cuba. radiohc.cu The José Martí Valencian Association of Friendship with Cuba experienced a week of intense solidarity and cultural activity, taking the opportunity to denounce the "silent genocide" against the island. | In a report sent to Prensa Latina, the organization highlighted its participation in the 7th edition of the *Música por la Integración* (Music for Integration) festival, organized by the Cantarranes association in Benimà met. | The events provided a platform to denounce the silent genocide the United States is inflicting upon the Cuban people, as well as to assert the sovereignty of the largest of the Antilles an…
(2026-09-21). TV Networks Decline Pool Coverage After Trump Bans News Outlets from White House. truthout.org The major U.S. television networks launched what was described as a boycott against TV pool coverage of President Donald Trump on Monday after the White House dropped CNN from the network's scheduled pool assignment, escalating the administration's assault on the country's most prominent media organizations and press freedom. CNN was set to act as the television pool network accompanying the… |
(2026-09-21). Cuba denounces U.S. government push to impose Monroe Doctrine. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Monday that Latin America and the Caribbean are the target of a push by the United States government aimed at imposing the archaic Monroe Doctrine, reinforced by new and unacceptable corollaries. | During a ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), held in the context of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA81), Bruno Rodríguez stated that this constitutes "our main concern and key issue to denounce today." | The militarization of the region—warned the head of the Cuban delegation to the High-Level seg…
(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). Marco Rubio's plan for Nicaragua is not what democracy looks like. peoplesworld.org 
After Venezuela and Cuba, will the Trump administration turn its spotlight onto Nicaragua? Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just finished a tour of three Latin American countries now allied with Trump—Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—and was asked about U.S. policy towards Cuba and Nicaragua, and what he would do "to finally bring those dictatorships to …
(2026-09-21). Deep sadness over the passing of teacher and ballet dancer María Elena Llorente. radiohc.cu María Elena Llorente, Principal Dancer and *MaàÆtre* (ballet mistress/coach) of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), passed away Monday morning at the age of 80 at the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in this city, due to complications arising from heart failure. | According to a post on the BNC's official Facebook page, Llorente—a recipient of the National Dance Award—was born in the Cuban capital on May 20, 1946. She began her ballet studies as a child at the School of the Pro-Arte Musical Society of Havana, later continuing at the Alicia Alonso National Ballet Academy. | Notable teachers contribute…
(2026-09-21). Encuentro de cubanos en EE.UU. reafirmó vínculos con la Patria. radiohc.cu El Encuentro Nacional de Cubanos Residentes en Estados Unidos, se celebró este último fin de semana en la sede de la Misión Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York. | La cita resultó un espacio de diálogo con la delegación cubana al Segmento de Alto Nivel del Debate General. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, preciso que el encuentro estuvo presidido por el canciller Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, acompañado por Carlos Fernández de Cossío, viceministro del ramo, y Ana Teresita González Fraga, directora general de Asuntos Consulares y Cubanos Residentes en el Exterior.
(2026-09-21). Fortalece Ministerio de Justicia proceso de digitalización de servicios legales y registrales. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Justicia de la República de Cuba (MINJUS) desarrolla varios proyectos de informatización centrados en la transformación digital de los servicios legales y registrales, con el propósito de acercarlos a la ciudadanía. | Así lo dio a conocer la institución en su cuenta oficial en Facebook, donde informó que entre las iniciativas en marcha se encuentra la digitalización del Registro Civil, proceso que abarcó la digitalización de libros y millones de folios de nacimientos, matrimonios y defunciones para proteger la memoria nacional y agilizar consultas. | De acuerdo con la fuente, también se desarroll…
(2026-09-21). Cultura cubana lamenta fallecimiento de destacada personalidad del ballet. radiohc.cu María Elena Llorente, Primera bailarina y MaàÆtre del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), falleció este lunes a los 80 años de edad, a causa de complicaciones derivadas de una insuficiencia cardiaca. | La también Premio Nacional de Danza, nació en la capital cubana el 20 de mayo de 1946; desde niña inició sus estudios de ballet en la Escuela de la Sociedad Pro-Arte Musical de La Habana, para continuar luego en la Academia Nacional de Ballet Alicia Alonso. | Notables maestros contribuyeron a su formación: Alicia Alonso (1920-2019), Fernando Alonso (1914-2013), Marta Mahr, Alexandra Fedórova (1884-1972), y, de man…
(2026-09-21). Gathering of Cubans in the U.S. reaffirms ties to the Homeland. radiohc.cu The National Meeting of Cubans Residing in the United States took place over the weekend at the headquarters of Cuba's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. It served as a forum for dialogue with the Cuban delegation attending the High-Level Segment of the General Debate. | According to Cubaminrex, the Foreign Ministry's website, the meeting was presided over by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío and Ana Teresita González Fraga, Director General of Consular Affairs and Cuban Residents Abroad. | Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos…
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Inside Israel's 'soft' ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza through the eyes of its victims. mondoweiss.net 
Through embassy evacuations, academic fellowships, and WHO medical corridors, Palestinians are leaving Gaza in small but steady numbers. Israeli officials call it "voluntary migration," but the Gazans forced to leave know it's part of Israel's plan.
(2026-09-21). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(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). Bessent Says New US Sanctions Will "Shut Down" All Iranian Airlines Worldwide. truthout.org Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the U.S. is slated to unleash new sanctions aimed at cutting off Iranian airlines from global travel, once again leveraging the U.S.'s vast power over the global financial system to further isolate Iran as the energy crisis spurred by the war rapidly worsens. "On September 23rd, all the Iranian airlines, all the Iranian airlines will be… |
(2026-09-21). Trump prepares sweeping sanctions in attempt to destroy ICC. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in an attempt to destroy the world's highest criminal court. The move is Donald Trump's latest move to defend wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu. The sanctions would ban a majority of financial transactions with the court, isolating it from the US […] | By
(2026-09-21). News X World: Ukraine Faces Massive Russian Drone Barrage With 2000 Strikes In One Week. gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 17.30 to 23.28…
(2026-09-21). Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of UAE PM, dies at 76; Dubai announces 10-day official mourning. ptcnews.tv Dubai: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, died on Monday morning, according to an announcement by the Ruler's Court. Following his death, Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning across the emirate. The mourning period began on Monday, with flags to be flown at half-mast during the period.UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid tribute to his brother in a message shared on X. | In his message, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his grief and prayed for mercy for Sheikh Ahmed. He also offe…
(2026-09-21). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-21). Chinese dance drama Mulan wins over New York audience. ecns.cn The Chinese ethnic dance drama Mulan is staged at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, Sept. 18, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Fiji civil society warns about govt rushing constitutional change. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Concern is mounting among Fiji civil society over signs the government may extend the length of Parliament in order to push through constitutional changes. Fiji's government has hinted that a new constitution could be in place by Christmas Eve. Cabinet has endorsed the Constitution Review Commission's report to be presented in Parliament and…
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-21). Working Late, Studying Later: Can AI Help Students With Part-Time Jobs? moguldom.com Your shift ends at ten, but your day isn't finished. There's a quiz tomorrow, a reading you haven't opened, and a group project waiting for your contribution. Advice about "finding a quiet afternoon" doesn't help when that afternoon belongs to your employer. In that situation, an AI study assistant sounds appealing. The useful question, though, …
(2026-09-21). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-21). Trump Media Crackdown: Why the Battle Is Bigger Than CNN and Politico. thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump's administration and the news media is no longer simply another dispute between a president and journalists. It is becoming a larger battle over who controls access to government, who decides what journalism is legitimate and whether political power can punish news organisations for reporting that officials dislike. On September …
(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). Turkey, US resume F-16 talks ahead of expected Trump-Erdogan meeting. al-monitor.com The issue is returning to US-Turkey talks as Ankara races to modernize its air force amid expanding fifth-generation fleets in the region.
(2026-09-21). China launches first two satellites of Qinling remote-sensing constellation. ecns.cn China launched Qinling-01 and Qinling-02, the first two satellites of the planned Qinling remote-sensing constellation, aboard a Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12: 03 p.m. Beijing Time on Sunday.
(2026-09-21). 'Paychecks and Prices Coalition' fleshes out midterm elections platform. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Aiming to show that "affordability" is more than just a campaign slogan, a parade of advocates plus pollster Celinda Lake laid out details of what the Democratic Party should be campaigning on in the final six weeks before the Nov. 3 election. In a two-hour session, labor organizations and their allies—making up what they called …
(2026-09-21). ICE Shoots Man in Austin Doing Food Delivery, Spurring Protests. truthout.org An immigration enforcement agent shot and injured a man in Austin on Sunday, city officials said. Police nor the U.S. Department of Homeland Security identified the man. But Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an Austin immigration lawyer, said she was hired to represent the man and that he was released from the hospital and into federal custody Sunday evening. She identified him as Wilber Rafael… |
(2026-09-21). L'Humanité festival renews commitment to popular front politics in France. peoplesworld.org 
PARIS—"I'm always on the side of the people, of those who fight to defend their livelihoods, of those fighting for the dignity to feed their children and pay their bills," declared Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the French Communist Party (PCF) to a crowd of thousands last weekend. "I know which side I am on …
(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). NAACP sues Trump administration over armed agents at the polls. nationofchange.org 
The suit cites a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents as evidence of the fear such deployments can create.
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). 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). US's Boat Strikes Are "Plausibly" Crimes Against Humanity, UN Report Says. truthout.org A UN report has concluded that the United States's boat strike campaign against supposed drug traffickers in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean has violated international law and "plausibly" amounts to crimes against humanity, a label reserved for the worst human rights violations in global conflicts. The report says that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that the boat strikes… |
(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). China's Alzheimer's blue book calls for stronger community screening, prevention and care. ecns.cn A 2026 blue book on Alzheimer's disease prevention and treatment in China, released Sunday in Beijing, called for stronger community-based prevention, early screening and a more comprehensive prevention and care system.
(2026-09-21). Pakistan petrol price may touch PKR 1,000 per litre amid supply concerns; Bangladesh raises fuel rates. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Pakistan could see petrol prices climb as high as PKR 1,000 per litre if the country faces a serious fuel shortage, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said on Sunday, as rising internat | Pakistan petrol price may touch PKR 1,000 per litre amid supply concerns; Bangladesh raises fuel rates…
(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). The National Security Exception Was Never Going to Stop at Prosecuting Muslims. truthout.org For 25 years, the US ran a parallel legal system largely for Muslims. It now reaches immigrants and the left. Less than two weeks after the September 11, 2001, attacks, President George W. Bush told Congress that the war on terror "begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there." Twenty-five years later, his line reads as a confession: the war on terror was designed to have no borders and no… |
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). PTI to finalise capital march strategy. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has convened a meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers and party office-bearers in Peshawar today (Monday) to finalise the strategy for the September 27 Islamabad long march, after which he is expected to announce the schedule for the planned protest. | PTI has announced a march on Islamabad on September 27 to demand the release of its founding chairman, Imran Khan. The party has referred to the planned protest as the "March in Phases". | Sources said the PTI leadership had prepared several plans for the September 27 protest and would finalise the cou…
(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). Democracy Now! 2026-09-21 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 21, 2026; "War on the Press": Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW & Politico from White House over Critical Coverage; "Extraordinary Rendition All Over Again": U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Beaten, Imprisoned; "America, Who Hurt You?": Tony-Winning Performer Sarah Jones on New NY Solo Show & Art as Resistance | Headlines for September 21, 2026; "War on the Press": Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW & Politico from White House over Critical Coverage; "Extraordinary Rendition All Over Again": U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Beaten, Impriso…
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Secret Pfizer and Lilly contracts favor drugmakers over patients, records show. nationofchange.org 
The deals let companies raise prices overseas while carving blockbuster obesity drugs out of required discounts.
(2026-09-21). Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters arrested ahead of PTI protest, Islamabad turns into fortress. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Authorities in Pakistan have detained former Prime Minister Imran Khan's three sisters — Aleema Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi — in Lahore. They have been sent to Kot Lakhpat Jail for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law. | Aleema Khan was detained on Sunday, while Uzma and Noreen were taken into custody on Monday. Some of their children and other relatives were also briefly detained but were later released, according to family members and lawyers. | PTI leaders strongly criticised the detentions. Party spokesperson Zulfi Bukhari alleged that police raided the f…
(2026-09-21). What deep sea mining could mean for Jamaica's fisherfolk. globalvoices.org 
'Any activity that disrupts ocean health could have downstream consequences…'Originally published on Image of an underwater shot of a vessel with a Jamaican flag on the bottom of its hull, created using For Jamaica's fisherfolk, the sea has always been a critical source of food, livelihood, freedom and the future. It's their pantry, workplace, and cultural centre,…
(2026-09-21). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-21). Liu Dewen wins gold in Men's Taijiquan-Taijijian all-round at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Liu Dewen captured gold in the men's Taijiquan -Taijijian all-around event at the Aichi—Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Monday.
(2026-09-21). Democracy and putting power back in public hands. independentaustralia.net 
David Higginbottom examines who really holds power in Australia and how democratic institutions can better serve the people they represent.
(2026-09-21). Freshwater found in ancient river channels beneath China's Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Chinese geologists have discovered buried ancient river channels containing fresh, brackish and saline groundwater beneath the Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, delineating two large groundwater sources, according to the Xinjiang Geological Bureau.
(2026-09-21). "War on the Press" : Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW & Politico from White House over Critical Coverage. democracynow.org 
News organizations CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration over the banning of their reporters from the White House on Friday. Their credentials were confiscated or deactivated when they attempted to enter White House grounds over the weekend. Trump's decision is "sending the message that if you write stories that are critical of the president, you're going to lose your access," says Katie Fallow, a deputy litigation director at Columbia University's Knight First Amendment Institute, where she focuses on threats to freedom of speech and of the press. "The re…
(2026-09-21). Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict? responsiblestatecraft.org In August, the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance, heralding a new chapter in regional security cooperation between the three nations. In
(2026-09-21). Two arrested for BISP fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA arrested two suspects in Aminpur Bangla for allegedly withholding part of BISP payments and registered a case against them. | According to the complaint, the suspects, Abdul Rehman and Inzam-ul-Haq, had paid a beneficiary Rs15,000 out of Rs 22,000 withdrawn through biometric verification and withheld the remaining Rs7,000. | A team raided their shop on Aminpur Bangla-Narwala road and arrested both suspects. | Devices, registered SIMs, mobile phones and verification slips were seized. | In another incident, police registered a case against the branch and an area manager of an organisation for harassing…
(2026-09-21). The Vatican's Green Gospel. wattsupwiththat.com The Catholic Church rightly encourages Christians to be good stewards of creation, but has that stewardship begun to eclipse salvation? Reducing carbon emissions seems to be a greater priority than reducing sin.
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). 'A Killer Night in Studio City' play review: Controversial and somewhat entertaining. peoplesworld.org 
Sometimes when a journalist sets out to cover a story, the ink-stained wretch has absolutely no idea what he/she is getting himself into. As I approached Vitello's in Studio City, a reporter for L.A.'s CBS news affiliate with a cameraman asked to interview me—I believe it was Laurie Perez. In any case, she wanted to …
(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). 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). Hamza Asif finishes 30th in 50m freestyle heats. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Hamza Asif finished 30th in the men's 50m freestyle, clocking 24.04 seconds in the preliminary round at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. | He ended at the 30th position out of 47 competitors who featured in the heats. | One swimmer did not feature. Hamza had also failed to impress in the 100m freestyle on Sunday by finishing 35th out of 43 swimmers. | Asif, who started in lane one, was 2.33 seconds behind the winner. His reaction time was 0.63 seconds. He finished ahead of athletes from the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Kuwait, Bahrain and several other countries. | South Korea's Kim Youngbeom to…
(2026-09-21). World Food Programme ramps up response in Yemen as hunger fears escalate, official says. al-monitor.com By Antoni SlodkowskiUNITED NATIONS, Sept 21 (Reuters) – The acting chief of the World Food Programme on Monday said the agency was ramping up its response to the escalating crisis in Yemen, where Houthi fighters seized the country's Red Sea coast, displacing tens of thousands of people.Nearly 700 people have been killed and thousands injured, according to the UN, as the group made their advance. More than 120,000 Yemenis have fled their homes within Yemen, and thousands more by boat across the Red Sea to Africa.
(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 | (New York) — 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 deba…
(2026-09-21). As the West talks about minority tolerance, China meanwhile promotes diverse ethnic cultures: American journalist. ecns.cn "China isn't erasing anything." In the view of American journalist Jason Smith, China has been amplifying and celebrating diverse minority cultures in the course of its modernization.
(2026-09-21). The Biggest Threat to Clean Energy Isn't Technology—It's Infrastructure. thinktank.pk The global energy transition has reached a paradoxical moment. Clean energy is expanding faster than at almost any point in modern history, investment is reaching record levels and governments increasingly recognise electrification as central to economic security. Yet the world is discovering that announcing a green transition is considerably easier than building the infrastructure required …
(2026-09-21). Minister asks CIBD to probe Moriel Infrastructure Group gradings. sanews.gov.za Minister asks CIBD to probe Moriel Infrastructure Group gradings | The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has noted with concern allegations that the Moriel Infrastructure Group obtained multiple gradings from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), all on the same day. ⚪ This followed a social media video that surfaced wherein Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who was associated with the company, was depicted in a threatening altercation with women that can be heard in the background. ⚪ In a statement, the Board of the multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement and construction c…
(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). Poland PM admits Ukraine losing 27,000 soldiers per month. thecanary.co 
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has admitted that 27,000 troops per month are being killed or injured in its avoidable war against Russia. The admission makes a mockery of Ukrainian and western attempts to downplay the scale of Ukraine's catastrophic performance in a war that could have ended a few weeks after it began in […] | By
(2026-09-21). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-21). The Youth Hockey Giant That Can't Quit Private Equity. levernews.com 
(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). CHRIS HEDGES: Trump's assault on the midterms threatens American democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Some Words About This Whole Caitlin Johnstone Project. thealtworld.com Every so often I like to write out an explanation of who I am and what I'm trying to do here, for the benefit of new followers and for my own mental clarity. | The Caitlin Johnstone project is actually run by two people: myself and my husband Tim Foley, who co-authors all my written works. Tim and I fell in love in 2014, started writing together in 2016 after we got married, and in 2017 we launched the audience-funded platform you see today. | Everything we publish is unconditionally free to view without any paywalls or advertisements; all our funding comes from voluntary donations from readers and viewers who fe…
(2026-09-21). Outsourcing Engineering: What Growing Companies Need to Know. moguldom.com Growth often creates engineering demand in uneven bursts. A manufacturer may need extra design capacity before a product launch, while a hardware startup may require specialist support for only one development phase. Established companies can face similar pressure when project backlogs begin delaying testing, documentation, or production work. In these situations, companies like JOT Engineering …
(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). Which is the force closer to fascism in Germany? unitedworldint.com The AfD emerged as the leading party in the September 6 election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, winning 43.8 percent of the vote. With 39 seats in the state parliament, the party would reach the 42 seats needed to form a government if it secured the support of three more lawmakers. This would put …
(2026-09-21). Building a capable, ethical and development-oriented future is everyone's responsibility. sanews.gov.za Building a capable, ethical and development-oriented future is everyone's responsibility | By Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi | Last year, during Public Service Month, I called on the public service to recommit itself to professionalism, integrity, and the Batho Pele principles of service excellence. I did so with a clear understanding that our people have grown impatient with empty promises. They want to see a state that works, responds to their needs and delivers services efficiently and with dignity. ⚪ Building a capable, ethical, and developmental state remains one of the priorities of this administration. This requi…
(2026-09-21). Police hugging AI so tight, soon we'll all be pre-crime suspects. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, an announcement by an Anthropic researcher that so-called "Superintelligent AI" has a greater than 10% chance of destroying humanity over the next decade triggered widespread alarm. "We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans,"
(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). Zelenskiy and US spy chief Ratcliffe meet in Ireland, sources say. al-monitor.com By Tom Balmforth and Jonathan LandayUNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met US CIA chief John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Ireland, two people familiar with the matter said.The meeting took place on Monday, one of the sources said. The other source said the pair spoke informally while their planes were being refueled without specifying a date. Both sources, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, declined to disclose details of their conversation.
(2026-09-21). Suqian in Jiangsu Province pilots factory‚Äëprefabricated installation for distribution network transformer areas. ecns.cn State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company carried out its first integral hoisting operation for factory‚Äëprefabricated power distribution transformers at the renovation site for the overloaded Baiding No.5 Transformer Area in Peiwei, Siyang, Suqian, Jiangsu Province. A complete distribution transformer unit was put in place in merely one hour.
(2026-09-21). Washington Keeps Abbas from the UN, Again. nationofchange.org 
The Trump administration is violating its obligations, and the Palestinian Authority can't do much about it.
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Hundreds of Las Vegas Culinary Union members are protesting their own union over health plan changes. nationofchange.org 
Dissidents say the new clinic-based plan limits their choice of doctors, while leaders describe a small group spreading misinformation about a plan with no premiums, copays or deductibles.
(2026-09-21). Proposal for windfall tax on UK arms firms that fuelled Saudi war crimes in Yemen. thecanary.co 
As Andy Burnham reportedly considers Saudi requests for military support in the Yemen war, new data shows that the UK government approved £464.8m of weapons exports to Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of this year. This is one of the largest quarterly UK-Saudi arms sales on record. The vast majority of this figure is […] | By
(2026-09-21). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-21). Sinking the Empire: How Western Militarism surrendered the Arteries of global Trade. juancole.com
(2026-09-21). Another Journalist in Mali Sentenced to Prison. hrw.org A national cybercrime court in Mali on September 14 sentenced a prominent journalist, Abdramane KeàØta, to two years in prison on bogus charges, in the military government's latest attack on media freedom. | Click to expand Image | Abdramane KeàØta, director of the newspaper Le Témoin (The Witness), Bamako, Mali. | © Private…
(2026-09-21). Bonnie Greer: The Golden Thread. bylinetimes.com 
The first time I met Bonnie Greer she was laughing with delight as she hurtled down the hill at our first Byline Festival nearly ten years ago. She thought she was coming to a journalism conference and was thrilled by the mix of comedy, music and talks in the middle of a forest. She became a close family friend, especially of my wife Hilary and daughter Lucy, who as women of colour found her an inspiration and often hung out with her over glasses of champagne at the Soho Union Club. I regret we never managed to get round to putting together a series of talks on old Hollywood films at the club as we had planned…
(2026-09-21). US Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Decry Inhumane Conditions, Imprisonment. truthout.org Two men deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arrested by local police forces and transferred to a prison earlier this month, in apparent retaliation for speaking out about conditions they faced in the Central African country. Samson Birhane, who is from Eritrea, and Ahmed Soliman, a gay asylum seeker from Egypt, were both deported by the Trump administration despite U.S. |
(2026-09-21). N.Y. reparations rally: 'They stole us! They sold us! They owe us!'. peoplesworld.org 
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—A crowd of a few hundred people gathered at Fulton Park in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Aug. 29 to attend a reparations rally being coordinated by the December 12th Movement, a Pan-African human rights organization based in New York City. The rally was held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the United Nations World Conference Against …
(2026-09-21). ICE agent shoots delivery driver in Austin as officials question who will investigate. nationofchange.org 
The Department of Homeland Security says it is leading the inquiry, with its Homeland Security Investigations unit in charge, a role the FBI has historically held, CBS News reported.
(2026-09-21). Russia, India Preparing Logistics Routes to Handle Upcoming Free Trade Agreement Boost. infobrics.org Investment Protection Agreements are being worked on to prepare businesses in India, Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union members — Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for the upcoming free trade zone between India and the EAEU…
(2026-09-21). Rising costs push Shangla flour prices. tribune.com.pk 
Like the rest of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, flour prices have risen sharply in Shangla, with a 20-kilogram bag now selling for between Rs2,950 and Rs3,000, while prices in several remote areas have crossed the Rs3,000 mark, traders said. | The increase has added to the difficulties of people already struggling with rising inflation, as repeated increases in fuel prices have pushed up the cost of food and other essential commodities. Low-income households and employees working in the private sector are facing particular financial pressure, with many finding it increasingly difficult to meet household expenses, sup…
(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). SEC votes to propose scrapping rule that lets shareholders force a vote. nationofchange.org 
Investor advocates call the move a threat to eight decades of shareholder oversight…
(2026-09-21). Man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of three Palestinian students in Vermont. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) – A man was convicted by a jury of attempted murder in the late 2023 shooting of three Palestinian American students in Vermont, two of whom were wounded and one was left paralyzed from the waist down, prosecutors said on Monday.Jason Eaton was found guilty on three counts of attempted second-degree murder for the shootings of Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid on November 25, 2023, in Burlington, Vermont, prosecutor Sarah George, the Chittenden Countystate's attorney, said in a statement.
(2026-09-21). Palestinian students suffer academic 'apartheid' in Israeli institutions. thecanary.co 
Palestinian students in higher education face harsher rules and weaker protections as a result of an "institutional apartheid" created by 'Israel', a new report argues. Apartheid in Israeli academia: Palestinian students after 7 October, published by Adalah, the Legal Centre for Arab Minority Rights in Israel, focuses on the period since the start of 'Israel's' […] | By
(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). Kohat suicide attack case registered. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-21). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-21). 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). Against Geopolitical Despair. popularresistance.org It makes sense why despair is spreading across the combined West, particularly in the United States. | I've received comments and messages claiming that I mislead audiences by spreading optimism incongruent with reality. They go a little something like this: | Stop promoting the notion that the US empire is dead. Stop saying it's collapsing and has been defeated. How many times are you going to tell us that US hegemony has been destroyed when it so obviously has not? | To those asking me these questions, the US empire is flourishing and its grip on global power increasing with every act of violence.
(2026-09-21). 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).
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). 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). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-21). Pakistan's airline unveils new uniforms for crew, gets roasted over aircraft conditions, poor services. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced new uniforms for its flight crew as part of an effort to refresh the airline's image. However, the move has received criticism online, with many users saying the airline should focus on its financial and operational problems instead. | The new uniforms were launched at a gala event earlier this month. PIA said several well-known Pakistani designers contributed to the designs, including Maheen Khan, Deepak and Fahad, Generation, Ismail Farid, Munib Nawaz, Deepak Perwani, Faraz Manan, Amir Adnan, HSY and Nomi Ansari. | The uniforms use two main co…
(2026-09-21). Condolences on passing of retired Judge Frans Kgomo. sanews.gov.za Condolences on passing of retired Judge Frans Kgomo | The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the late Judge Frans Kgomo. | "The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, on behalf of the Judiciary, expresses deep sadness at the passing of retired Judge Nare Frans Kgomo, formerly a Judge of the Limpopo Division of the High Court. | "Judge Kgomo dedicated many years of his life to the administration of justice, serving in various capacities before his elevation to the Bench," the OCJ said in a statement. | Kgomo rose through the ra…
(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). Far-left leader pushing to lead Berlin says city has voted for change. al-monitor.com By James MackenzieBERLIN, Sept 21 (Reuters) – The far-left leader pushing to take over as mayor of Berlin promised on Monday to tackle unaffordable rents in the German capital, but faced early pressure to take action over accusations of antisemitism in parts of the local party.Elif Eralp led the Left Party to their best result in Berlin where they displaced Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative party in the mayor's office and look set to head a coalition governing the city for the first time.
(2026-09-21). Prabowo's tears and cries of 'Free Palestine' are not enough. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Dr Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Last Saturday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was in the middle of a speech when he stopped talking, wiped his eyes with a small towel, and apologised to the crowd. "I am sorry," he said. "I just remembered our brothers and sisters in Palestine. They are being slaughtered, they are…
(2026-09-21). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-21). Arsenic threat lurks in Multan water. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenic contamination has emerged as a serious water-quality concern in Multan, but its extent across the city remains unclear. | Water-testing experts have stressed the need for a comprehensive and representative survey to determine the current level of contamination and identify areas requiring intervention. | A water testing research officer, Saima Gul, said arsenic levels could not be generalised for the entire city on the basis of limited samples because contamination might vary according to location, source, groundwater depth and the period during which samples were collected and tested. | She said drink…
(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). FM Dar arrives in New York for United Nations General Assembly session. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday arrived in New York to participate in the upcoming high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. | According to the Foreign Office, Dar was received by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Consul General New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai and officers of Pakistan's Mission to the UN and Consulate in New York. | According to the FO, FM Dar "has a full programme o…
(2026-09-21). Congress Has Not Passed a Farm Bill Since 2018. This Year May Be No Different. truthout.org Last Tuesday, Senator Mitch McConnell returned to Congress after a three-month absence and promptly cast a deciding vote in the Republican-led Agriculture Committee. Back in August, Democrats on the committee blocked the Senate's version of the farm bill from progressing to a full vote. But even after McConnell's vote, the way things are going, it's unlikely that Congress will pass a farm… |
(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). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(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). The commodification of Indigenous cultures and traditions. globalvoices.org 
(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). Commissioner Dimpane lauds arrests of suspects in EC cop killings. sanews.gov.za Commissioner Dimpane lauds arrests of suspects in EC cop killings | The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended the Eastern Cape police for the swift and decisive response shown, following the killing of two police officers in Libode. ⚪ The activation of a 72-hour operational plan, coupled with intelligence gathering, tracking and coordinated multidisciplinary operations, has resulted in two suspects being arrested while three other suspects were fatally wounded during police operations aimed at tracing those linked to the killing…
(2026-09-21). PTI says more of Imran's sisters, family detained by police in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) early Monday morning alleged that two more sisters of party founder Imran Khan, along with their children, were arrested by Punjab Police. | The allegations came after Aleema Khan was detained by authorities in Lahore under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, and transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail for 30 days. | PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said the family members had been placed in an armoured vehicle and were being taken to an undisclosed location. | "Punjab Police have arrested both sisters of Imran Khan, along with t…
(2026-09-21). 2,000 jet-powered UAVs in 7 days? Putin takes ruthless revenge as Ukraine's missile defences run dry. hindustantimes.com President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones, around 1,700 aerial bombs and 19 missiles against Ukraine in one week, intensifying pressure on civilian areas, infrastructure and front-line regions. Zelensky said most of the drones were jet-powered and urged Ukraine's partners to strengthen its ability to defend itself and impose costs on Russia. He cited reported attacks in Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions.
(2026-09-21). Angie Nixon Is Running to Make History While Facing Trial for Voting Rights Protest. capitalbnews.org 
Angie Nixon has spent more than two decades advocating for Black and working-class communities in Florida. But the Jacksonville native didn't make a splash on the national stage until she stunned many in her bid to become the state's first Black senator. The Democratic Socialist trounced her better-funded opponent Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic primary …
(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). 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). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2026 – Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD26) for the year 2026-27.
(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). Trump says he is in 'deciding mode' on destroying Iran. nationofchange.org 
The Pentagon's own death count is undercounting US troops killed in the seven-month war, the Washington Post has reported.
(2026-09-21). K-P minister condemns Aleema Khan's arrest. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Science and Information Technology Minister Shafi Jan has strongly condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, describing it as evidence of the "fear and panic" of the Punjab government. | In a post on X, the provincial minister said Aleema Khan's arrest outside her residence reflected what he called the "fear and desperation" of the Punjab government. | Shafi Jan alleged that after Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, the former prime minister's sister was also being subjected to political victimisation. He said such "illegal and…
(2026-09-21). Report: AI-Generated "Intel" Nearly Sparked US War With China. truthout.org The U.S. military reportedly "almost started a war" earlier this year over an errant report created by an analyst who was using artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the contents of a ship from China in waters near the Middle East. According to CNN, the AI wrongly informed a special operations command analyst that the ship was transporting components that could be used to aid in the… |
(2026-09-21). Can the BRICS Bank Really Deliver What the Global South Needs. infobrics.org Is BRICS the saviour of the Global South? There appears to be optimism in the geopolitical and geoeconomic context as international financial and economic systems realign — seen, in particular, in the breaking away from Western-dominated transaction systems and the prospect of de-dollarisation…
(2026-09-21). Police arrest three suspects for murder victim found in Dawn Park. sanews.gov.za Police arrest three suspects for murder victim found in Dawn Park | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made a breakthrough in the murder investigation of the ninth victim in the series of murder cases involving women currently under investigation in Gauteng. | Three suspects, comprising one man and two women, were arrested over the weekend by members of the Gauteng Murder and Robbery Unit in connection with the murder. | Police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday (17 September 2026) morning in Dawn Park, Boksburg. Her body was found following the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over…
(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). Wuhan wows 'international fans': World mayors praise its cutting-edge tech. ecns.cn On Saturday afternoon, the delegation of "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan" visited Optics Valley. | Mayors and representatives took a test ride on the Photon, China's first commercial suspended monorail, overlooking Optics Valley through its panoramic windows. They walked into HGTECH laser museum to get a close-up experience of the hardcore charm of laser technology and visited the Xiaomi Smart Home Appliance Factory to witness the highly efficient production.
(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). 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). Naqvi says Governor's Rule among options being weighed for K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that the federal government was consulting the Law Ministry on possible legal options that could be taken for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), including imposing Governor's Rule in K-P, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to make the final decision. | Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said the matter had already been discussed within the government. "We have already told them that whatever legal option we have, we will consult the Law Ministry, and the prime minister will decide," he said, when asked whether Governor's Rule was being considered for K-P. | His…
(2026-09-21). Cops told about intellectual property. tribune.com.pk 
An awareness workshop regarding intellectual property rights was organised at the Police Lines, where senior officers, SHOs, investigating officials and Muharrirs from across the district participated. | Barrister Malik Bilal Haider delivered a lecture to the police officers regarding intellectual property rights. The officers were briefed on the provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code and the Copyright Ordinance concerning violations of copyrights, trademarks and patents. | The barrister stated that intellectual property rights referred to the legal rights an individual or institution holds over their intellect…
(2026-09-21). BRICS' New Delhi Summit: The Changing Global Order and the Search for a New Balance. infobrics.org It is not sufficient to understand the evolution of BRICS merely through the growth of its membership. While the initial emphasis was on ensuring that the growing weight of emerging economies was better reflected in the global economic and financial system, the areas of cooperation gradually expanded…
(2026-09-21). Bhat mourns passing of freedom leader's son. tribune.com.pk 
Senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) Chairman Altaf Ahmed Bhat expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Abdul Rauf, brother of APHC leader Sheikh Abdul Mateen, in Srinagar. | In his condolence message, Bhat extended heartfelt sympathies to Mateen and the entire bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul. | He said the Sheikh family has a longstanding association with the Kashmir freedom movement and has rendered sacrifices and services for the Kashmiri people over generations. | He recalled their fa…
(2026-09-21). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-21). "Extraordinary Rendition All Over Again" : U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Beaten, Imprisoned. democracynow.org 
Two men deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arrested by local police forces and transferred to a prison earlier this month, in apparent retaliation for speaking out about conditions they faced in the Central African country. Samson Birhane, who is from Eritrea, and Ahmed Soliman, a gay asylum seeker from Egypt, were both deported by the Trump administration despite U.S. immigration courts granting them protections. | On September 11, police forces arrived at Hotel Bamy in the city of Malabo, where more than two dozen people have been confined after their deportation from the United States to…
(2026-09-21). Appeals court rules the constitution guarantees no right to clean water. nationofchange.org 
A dissenting judge compared the Jackson, Mississippi water crisis to Flint's…
(2026-09-21). Outpacing Foreign Aid, Migrant Remittances Are a Lifeline Ensuring Families Are Fed and Healthy, Says IFAD. nationofchange.org 
Migrants now send home more money than foreign aid, and this is pulling rural families out of poverty, according to IFAD.
(2026-09-21). Reform Council Leader Denies Climate Change Crisis After Record Heat Deaths. bylinetimes.com The leader of Reform UK's flagship local authority, Kent County Council has denied man-made climate change exists and mocked climate science concerning the record-breaking extreme heat over the summer, in a fiery exchange on Thursday. | Reform's Kent County Council leader, Cllr Linden Kemkaran, was accused of dismissing widespread public concerns about the climate crisis in the council chamber. | The outburst occurred during a meeting of the full council in Maidstone, after Councillor Stuart Heaver (Green Party) asked Cllr Kemkaran if she had any second thoughts about the Council rescinding the KCC Climate Eme…
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). 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). Melissa Cruz: The power of collective memory on martial law never again! asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Melissa Cruz Fifty-four years ago, this very day, martial law was declared across the entire Philippines under then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. On 21 September 1972, Proclamation No. 1081 was signed — marking the beginning of a terrible, dark time in Philippines history. So today especially, more than any other day, we Filipino…
(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). The mental colonialism behind left-wing political vocabulary. strategic-culture.su Every genuine political emancipation begins with the correct use of political terms. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is a particu…
(2026-09-21). Babies are being born in ambulances after closure of rural labor units. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). 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). A tribute to "grandfather" Shadi. electronicintifada.net My aunt's husband was more than 20 years older than me, but he always found common ground between me and him.
(2026-09-21). The first trillionaire — no big deal? nationofchange.org 
Multi-billionaires are bad enough; a trillionaire is a magnitude worse…
(2026-09-21). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-21). Ramazan price monitoring to begin next month. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Chief Minister's Special Assistant for Food Safety and Consumer Protection Salma Butt on Sunday directed authorities to begin advance measures from October to monitor the supply, demand, stocks and prices of essential commodities ahead of Ramazan. | Presiding over a performance review meeting of the PERA Force and price control magistrates at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, she ordered enhancement of the cold storage capacity to ensure adequate stocks of apples, dates, gram, bananas and other essential commodities. | Price-control measures, enforcement operations and the district's supply situatio…
(2026-09-21). Chinese writer Dong Xi receives Malaysia's Tengkolok friendship award. ecns.cn Chinese writer Dong Xi has received a Malaysian award recognizing his contribution to literary and cultural exchanges between China and Malaysia.
(2026-09-21). Trump Announces the US Reached 'Security' Deal With Greenland And Denmark. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump on Friday announced a new security arrangement for the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland. In a Truth Social post, he said: "I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over …
(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). Makkah Grand Mosque muezzin passes away. geo.tv The photo shows Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani performs Azaan. — X/@insharifain
(2026-09-21). Government commits to accelerating service delivery in Phokwane. sanews.gov.za Government commits to accelerating service delivery in Phokwane | Government has committed to accelerating interventions to address persistent service delivery challenges in the Phokwane Local Municipality in the Northern Cape. ⚪ The municipality faces challenges including unreliable water supply, ageing infrastructure, housing backlogs, unemployment, and electricity interruptions. ⚪ Deputy Minister of Human Settlements Tandi Mahambehlala made the commitment during an Integrated Service Delivery Outreach Visit to Phokwane in the Frances Baard District on Friday. ⚪ Leading the outreach on behalf of Deputy Presi…
(2026-09-21). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-21). Labor department sues Oklahoma nonprofit coffee chain over wages and tips. nationofchange.org 
The lawsuit covers more than 320 employees, some with disabilities, going back to 2023…
(2026-09-21). SAWS warns of rainfall and thundershowers. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of rainfall and thundershowers | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that a surface high-pressure system will extend its ridge into the eastern and southern parts of the country this week, bringing isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. | Windy conditions are also expected in some areas. | Monday's weather is expected to be partly cloudy, windy, and cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours, hail, and excessive lightning expected. | These condi…
(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). Democratic States Cave on Paramount Merger Lawsuit in Win for Billionaire Owners. truthout.org A coalition of Democratic states and Paramount reached a settlement in a lawsuit against its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, paving the way for one of the largest media mergers in history — and a massive consolidation of power over a huge swath of the entertainment and news industries under the conservative billionaire Ellison family. |
(2026-09-21). Bhutan Should Release All Remaining Political Prisoners. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Togay speaks to the United Nations General Assembly during Summit of the Future at the U.N. headquarters, September 22, 2024. | © 2024 Frank Franklin/AP Photo…
(2026-09-21). Zhang Yufei: 'I want to swim' is the driving force behind persistence. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei said her passion for swimming remains the driving force behind her persistence after helping China win the women's 4x100m freestyle relay at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
(2026-09-21). This Rising Leftist Party Hopes to Turn Back Germany's Fascist Wave. truthout.org Germany is now facing the same systemic crisis that its leaders once diagnosed in other European countries, such as Greece, Portugal, and Spain, in the early 2010s. Economic woes and anti-immigrant sentiment have given rise to anti-establishment politics, which in turn is reshaping the country's political landscape. Indeed, after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a historic result… |
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: beautiful scenery in Guizhou. ecns.cn Golden rice fields, lakes, and roads form a beautiful picture in Qianxi, Guizhou Province.
(2026-09-21). Hong Kong athlete wins first gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Lydia Sham Hui-yu captured Hong Kong SAR's first gold medal of the Aichi—Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, winning the women's changquan competition with a score of 9.713.
(2026-09-21). UAE presidential adviser says Abu Dhabi ready to mediate, urges direct Iran-Arab dialogue. geo.tv Diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash speaks at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 22, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-09-21). NYT: Al Gore Is Still Sounding the Climate Alarm the 'Moral Case' of Fighting It — Warns of 'the Immorality of Inaction' Concedes Trump has Ushered in 'Dark Times' for activists. wattsupwiththat.com "There have been dark times when the advocates felt despair," Gore said after mentioning "previous moral challenges" like the fight to abolish slavery in the 19th century and the civil rights struggle and the women's movement in the 20th. "But they kept going. Nelson Mandela said it's always impossible until it's done."
(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). Report on environmental enforcement sought. tribune.com.pk 
The Deputy Commissioner's Office has sought an initial report from the Environment Protection Department (EPD) regarding alleged violations of rules and procedures in the issuance of notices and sealing orders against industrial establishments. | An officer told media persons that complaints that had been taken up concerned the manner in which notices were issued, and units were sealed over environmental violations. | He said that under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, an industrial establishment was required to be served a seven-day notice, allowing its owner an opportunity to rectify the situ…
(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). Upper Dir's healthcare system under strain. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-21). Rubio meets Iraq's PM as remaining US troops prepare exit. al-monitor.com The meeting in New York comes less than two weeks before remaining US troops are set to leave Iraq.
(2026-09-21). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-21). 50th anniversary of assassination of Orlando Letelier in Washington, DC. radiohc.cu 
Monday, September 21th, marks 50 years since the murder of former Chilean Foreign Minister Orlando Letelier and his American secretary Ronni Karpen Moffitt. | Letelier and Ronni were killed by a car bomb planted by agents of the Chilean secret police (DINA) as part of Operation Condor. Letelier, who had been living in exile in the U.S. after Chile's bloody CIA-supported military coup in 1973, was working at the Washington, DC-based Institute for Policy Studies. | Declassified U.S. intelligence documents indicate that Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet personally ordered the assassination, which was intended to eli…
(2026-09-21). Russian TikTokers wanted to vote for an anti-war agenda. farce elections did not allow that. globalvoices.org 
(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). Why Trump won't 'blow the sh*t out of' Oman today. responsiblestatecraft.org The Sultanate of Oman's willingness to engage all actors in the Middle East and beyond has long been a pillar of Muscat's foreign policy. Yet with the war raging in the region, Oman's efforts to maintain a pragmatic and normal relationship with Iran has fueled friction with the White House.This was notably underscored by President Donald J. Trump's earlier threats to "
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). Asim settles for a bronze after semi-final defeat at Asian Games. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Asim Khan secured a historic bronze medal at the Asian Games on Monday after losing 3-0 to Tajikistan's Mirzobek Umarov in the men's Modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) -60kg semi-final. | Asim, Pakistan's lone MMA representative at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, was unable to match Umarov's level in the last-four contest, bringing his bid for a place in the gold-medal bout to an end. | Despite the defeat, the result marked a landmark moment for Pakistani combat sports, with Asim becoming the country's first MMA athlete to win a medal at the Asian Games. The 2026 edition is also the first Asian Games in which…
(2026-09-21). Deutschlands Merz will trotz eines weiteren Wahldebakels im Amt bleiben. strategic-culture.su Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz gerà§t nach zwei weiteren Landtagswahlen im Osten Deutschlands zunehmend unter Druck. Seine CDU schnitt sowohl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern als auch in Berlin deutlich schlechter ab als erhofft. Dennoch machte Merz am Sonntagabend unmissverstà§ndlich klar, dass er nicht zuràºcktreten werde und seine Arbeit als Bundeskanzler fortsetzen wolle. | Besonders schwer wiegt fàºr die Christdemokraten das Ergebnis in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Dort erzielte die CDU nach dem vorlà§ufigen Stand ihr schlechtestes Ergebnis bei einer Landtagswahl in der deutschen Nachkriegsgeschi…
(2026-09-21). France's Global Power Play: A Challenge to US Dominance? thinktank.pk For years, the debate over American global dominance was largely framed around military power, technology, finance and alliances. But in 2026, a different kind of challenge is emerging: countries are increasingly trying to reduce strategic dependence on any single major power. At the centre of this transformation is France, which has consistently argued that Europe …
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-21). Private jets use 7 percent of airspace but pay under 0.6 percent of aviation trust fund taxes, report says. nationofchange.org 
The Institute for Policy Studies also counts more than $1.13 billion in airport grants that may mainly benefit private jets, as a provision in the ALERT Act draws opposition over state tax enforcement.
(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). Manesha Ali strikes gold in Angola, eyes IMMAF world title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Manesha Ali secured gold at the IMMAF World Cup in Luanda after submitting Angola's Leonela Isabel Blaiye in the second round, the Pakistan MMA Federation said on Sunday. | With 30 seconds remaining in the round, Blaiye moved forward throwing a flurry of punches as fatigue set in. Ali, who trains at Brave Gym Lahore, caught her opponent in a standing guillotine and held the submission until the referee stopped the bout with 15 seconds left. | Manesha celebrated by roaring before dropping to her knees, while her sister Maleeha cheered from the crowd. The victory brought an emotional response from the…
(2026-09-21). No renewed widespread sardine deaths: DFFE. sanews.gov.za No renewed widespread sardine deaths: DFFE | As the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) continues to monitor the 2026 sardine mortality event, no renewed widespread mortality has been observed. | "No renewed widespread mortality has been reported. The only new report during the past week was an isolated fresh sardine stranding near Mbotyi on the northern Wild Coast on 11 September 2026," the department said in a statement on Monday. | The department said the temporary precautionary fisheries measure implemented on 11 September 2026 remains in force until 2 October 2026. | "During this per…
(2026-09-21). Defensa de la paz es la lucha por salvar a la humanidad. radiohc.cu 
Cuando se conmemoraba una nueva jornada del Día Internacional de la Paz, el 21 de septiembre del año 2010, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz se reunió en La Habana con más de 600 pasajeros del "Crucero por la Paz", casi todos de nacionalidad japonesa, y entre los cuales viajaba una sobreviviente del holocausto nuclear ocurrido el 6 de agosto de 1945.
(2026-09-21). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente Miguel Diaz-Canel, comprobó en el Consejo de Defensa de Capdevila-Altahabana, en la capital, el desarrollo de las actividades de organización y preparación para la defensa y las tareas que aquí se realizan en el ámbito político, económico y social en beneficio de sus más de 30 mil habitantes. | Asimismo, el jefe de estado se reunió con representantes del sector agropecua…
(2026-09-21). Colombia's war crimes tribunal warns ICC that De la Espriella supports "worst attack in history" colombiareports.com Colombia's war crimes tribunal JEP said that it would warn the United Nations and the International Criminal Court about plans of President Abelardo de la Espriella to cut its budget. In a statement, JEP president Alejandro Ramelli raised the alarm warned about a pending proposal by far-right Senator Enrique Gomez (National Salvation) to reduce the …
(2026-09-21). Armenian Prisoners in Azerbaijan Allege Rights' Violations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ruben Vardanyan, a former senior official in Nagorno-Karabakh de facto administration, attending a court hearing in Baku, Azerbaijan, February 17, 2026. Screen grab taken from a video. | © 2026 Reuters TV via Reuters…
(2026-09-21). 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.