(2026-09-11). Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterm elections, claims Congress may not be needed. wsws.org Recalling the economic pledge made by fascist presidential candidate Buzz Windrip in Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel, It Can't Happen Here, Trump promised every American adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress.
(2026-09-10). In Numbers: China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Sept. 9, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-10). Death toll from cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao rises to 25. ecns.cn At least 25 people have died after a foreign cargo ship caught fire at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, local authorities said Thursday evening.
(2026-09-11). Trump administration mulls ending 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders; Indians likely to hit hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US government has proposed ending 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers, including skilled professionals on H-1B visas, to remain in the United States and look for a new sponsor after losing their jobs. | The proposed change could significantly affect Indian technology professionals, who make up a large share of H-1B visa holders and work across the US technology and services sector. | Under a proposal published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Thursday, H-1B and some other temporary work visa holders could be required to leave the US soon…
(2026-09-11). Australia accelerates integration into US war machine. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's accelerating military integration with the United States is drawing the nation deeper into preparations for a potential war with China.
(2026-09-10). Two decades of BRICS: Growing influence in global affairs. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-10). Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged resolute efforts to prevent major accidents after a foreign cargo ship caught fire in east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-11). Scientific study sheds new light on human evolution. wsws.org The study has found genetic evidence that modern humans have inherited DNA from two previously unidentified extinct populations for which there are at present no known fossils.
(2026-09-11). Ex-president Zuma's son, Duduzane, auditions in front of South African big business. wsws.org Duduzane Zuma's boast that his father repeatedly "held back" revolt amounted to a personal political pledge. He was assuring his audience that, should the MKP enter government, he could perform the same function.
(2026-09-11). In interview, German Foreign Minister Wadephul takes the war course against Russia to the extreme. wsws.org An interview that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) gave to the Bild newspaper on September 8 underscores the aggressiveness with which the German government is pushing forward its war course against Russia.
(2026-09-11). Rubio advances continental Plan Colombia 2.0 in Latin America tour. wsws.org Rubio's stops in Colombia and Ecuador secured minerals, nuclear and military agreements that set up a permanent apparatus of repression across South America's Pacific coast.
reuters.com (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities sayOperations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.
apnews.com (2026-09-08). Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 peopleIsrael's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran calls on UN to hold US, Israel accountable for war crimeIran's mission to the UN Office in Geneva has urged for holding the United States and Israeli regime accountable for the war crimes they committed during their aggression against Iran on February 28.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-09). Iran war live: US, Iran attack oil tankers; crude futures hit $100 a barrelIn response, IRGC says its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers, along with 10 additional "violating ships" accused of attempting to pass a "prohibited and unsafe zone" in the Strait of Hormuz.
washingtonpost.com (2026-09-09). U.S. students scores on international test reach lowest point in 2 decadesAmerican students earned their lowest math and reading scores in more than two decades on an international exam that tests 15-year-olds' knowledge of core subjects, data released Tuesday show.
(2026-09-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Firefighters in France in national strike over lack of resources after severe wildfire season; strikes and protests continue across Iran over pay and conditions involving oil workers, healthcare staff and retirees; students join protests as lecturers and non-academic staff strike over pay in Ondo State, Nigeria…
(2026-09-11). 10,000 New Zealand public servants hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The Public Service Association is openly preparing to sell workers out with a below-inflation wage deal.
(2026-09-11). Two British ports turn away lifeboats with rescued migrants, amid far-right blockades. wsws.org The obscene pushback of the lifeboats took place as Britain's main far-right party, Reform UK, was holding its conference. The occasion saw party leader Nigel Farage and National Rally President Jordan Bardella to end small-boat arrivals from France "forever."
(2026-09-11). University speakouts in Australia and New Zealand demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I think that Bogdan has definitely been wronged. He has just written his own truth, and the truth is not being accepted by Zelensky. After the Russian invasion, democracy has basically collapsed in Ukraine."
(2026-09-11). Turkish government escalates its offensive of wage suppression and austerity. wsws.org While minimum wage and public-sector pay increases in Türkiye remain tied to artificially low inflation targets, interest payments and military spending are soaring.
(2026-09-11). Workers react to death of Montreal Airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org "We work in a rail car factory in Hamilton. You work in an airport in Montreal. These seem like two completely separate industries that have little to nothing to do with each other. But, clearly, regardless of industry, or language, we face the same day-to-day issues with just coming home at the end of the day with our limbs still intact."
(2026-09-11). The Socialism 2026 conference and the pro-war politics of the Democratic Socialists of America. wsws.org Behind the invocations of "anti-imperialism" and "socialism" stood the pro-war foreign policy of the Democratic Party.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran responds to Grossis remarks on nuclear site inspectionsThe Iranian mission said Grossi should first call on the United States and Israel to stop attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards.
(2026-09-11). APWU bureaucracy enables Trump's attack on mail voting. wsws.org The new rules restricting mail-in voting cannot be enforced if thousands of postal workers refuse to carry out the procedure.
(2026-09-11). 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. wsws.org The attacks of September 11, 2001 were seized upon as the pretext for a vast escalation of war abroad and the construction of a police state at home, which is now being turned against the working class.
(2026-09-10). International alliance against anti-telecom, cyber fraud launched in China. ecns.cn An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border telecom and cyber fraud was established in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Thursday, with many countries and international organizations hailing it as an important step toward stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated global action against the rapidly growing transnational security threat.
(2026-09-11). The September 11 Memorial Needs a Counter-Monument: Victims of Our Post-9/11 Wars Deserve Remembrance, Too. juancole.com Palo Alto (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Few who pay their respects today in the hallowed plaza where the Twin Towers once stood will be aware that the September 11 memorial echoes a 1987 Holocaust "counter-memorial" in Kassel, Germany. Like our memorial, the German monument consists of a hollow in the shape of what had once been there, into which water flows | But the scope of the remembrances evoked by the two memorials are revealingly different. We Americans want only to recall our innocent dead and to honor them. Unlike the Germans, we spurn acknowledging the evils done in their name that came…
(2026-09-11). CARTOONS: Pauline pitches another not-so-super plan. independentaustralia.net 
It's right up there with giving Net Zero and migrants the heave-ho.
(2026-09-10). Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-10). Lianyungang launches first full Trans-Caspian freight train, cutting transit time by 5 days. ecns.cn Lianyungang, the eastern starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province, launched its first full Trans-Caspian freight train service on Thursday.
(2026-09-11). Germany's 2027 budget wages war on 2 fronts: Abroad and at home. wsws.org The budget pairs the largest military spending increase since Hitler with the deepest cuts to pensions, healthcare and social services ever seen.
(2026-09-11). How Donald Trump's War in Iran is failing the Legitimacy Test in the Eyes of US Voters. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Donald Trump now has a new proposed timetable for his war with Iran, albeit without a clear purpose. Heading to the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas this week, the US president
(2026-09-11). We just had the hottest August, hottest Summer, and hottest Year to date in U.S. history. juancole.com
(2026-09-10). IAEA escalates Iran nuclear dispute with first Security Council referral in 20 years. geo.tv This illustration, taken on June 16, 2025, shows the International Atomic Energy Agency logo and the Iranian flag. — Reuters
(2026-09-10). Wars pose a test as India hosts BRICS summit with China, Russia, Iran leaders. al-monitor.com India will host leaders including the presidents of China, Russia and Iran for a BRICS summit on Saturday, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges, set to dominate talks among the 11-member group. | Russia's Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, are expected to arrive in New Delhi as early as Friday, with both due to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(2026-09-10). China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says. al-monitor.com Anthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents. | The incidents were found and disrupted between January and July, and they originated in China, Iran and west Africa, Anthropic said in a report about misuse of its models.
(2026-09-10). How Saudi Arabia seeks to contain Houthis without provoking Iran. al-monitor.com Riyadh is balancing pressure on the Houthis with efforts to keep Iran from widening the conflict, as attacks threaten Saudi energy exports through the Red Sea.
(2026-09-10). Houthis seize key city on Red Sea: military source. al-monitor.com Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, a Yemeni military source told AFP, as the Iran-backed group reported fresh strikes by Saudi forces. | The Houthis, who control large parts of northwest Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Yemeni government forces, who are backed by Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-10). Exclusive-Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Pakistan has delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to rein in its Yemeni Houthi allies after they stepped up attacks on the kingdom, in a coordinated effort to prevent the crisis from spiralling, Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian sources said.The Houthis struck an airbase in Khamis Mushait and oil infrastructure in nearby cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people, in one of the biggest attacks on Saudi Arabia since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February.
(2026-09-10). Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in Ali al-Taher ridge: What to know. al-monitor.com The ridge has become a flashpoint in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon due to its extensive tunnel network Israel says is utilized by the Iran-backed group.
(2026-09-10). Tremor recorded as Israel says Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor. | AFP journalists in the area heard several explosions. In a video shared by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, a huge fireball can be seen rising into the night sky.
(2026-09-10). The Iran war looms large as BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi. responsiblestatecraft.org As diplomats prepare for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi this weekend, the Iran war is looming large.India, which assumed the BRICS chairmanship in January, was already facing the difficult responsibility of securing consensus to achieve concrete movement on a variety of trade, economic, and financial objectives. Now, the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran has dramatically complicated this effort, throwing the global economy into uncertainty and dividing BRICS countries, including some that are actively participating on either side of the conflict. The tensions within the bloc are far more significant than they…
(2026-09-10). Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone. al-monitor.com By Mike Stone and David JeansWASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Iran's capture of aU.S. military underwater drone gives Tehran an opportunity to study and potentially reverse engineer the vessel, delivering a setback for the Pentagon and drone maker Anduril.
(2026-09-10). "War on Terror" Led to Iran War, Gaza Genocide, and ICE Repression. truthout.org "The 'war on terror' was always a construct to be waged, never quite to be ended." We discuss the origins and impacts of the global "war on terror," launched by the U.S. government in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., with Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump. "We saw… |
(2026-09-10). Lame: On Space Nazis, Swindlers, Poseurs and Liars. commondreams.org 
Apologies to those who just can't or won't hear more of it, but the foul mad child-king is running notably rampant, and the historic record beckons. The bilge somehow keeps surging, from a weekend deluge of deranged AI slop, slurs, rants, boasts to this week's "sick fantasy" of nobly working "long and hard" (sic) in the rubble of 9/11 to choosing to "celebrate" GOP "achievements" (double sic) at a tacky mid-term crap-a-palooza nearly dead in the brackish water. Have mercy.Unsurprisingly, Labor Day prompted an attack on "Communists and Dumocrats" from a failed real-estate nepo-baby who never worked a day in hi…
(2026-09-10). America Can't Win the Minerals Race Without a 21st-Century Mining Workforce. wattsupwiththat.com For all the investments the Trump administration has made in reshoring the nation's mineral supply chains, its investment in America's mining schools may prove to be the most important.
(2026-09-10). Ethics Complaint Filed Over Trump's Cash Gifts to Natalie Harp, 3 Other Staffers. truthout.org The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a nonprofit whose stated aim is to defend democracy, has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regarding monetary "gifts" from President Donald Trump to a handful of White House staffers. Trump made payments of $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, his doting executive assistant who rarely leaves his side; Chamberlain Harris… |
(2026-09-10). GOP mid-term 'Convention': More false promises inside, protests planned outside. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—The Republicans' two-day "Midterm convention" opened in Dallas Sept. 9 and featured a promise by Trump, made after two-thirds of the audience had already left the arena, that he would send every American a $5,000 check if the GOP wins the midterm elections. Vice President Vance defended the promise when he spoke with the press, …
(2026-09-10). Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-10). Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he's a victim. aljazeera.com Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
(2026-09-10). Rendering the two-state paradigm obsolete required international complicity with colonialism. thealtworld.com The two-state paradigm is already obsolete. Therefore, when the Board of Peace's High Representative Nickolay Mladenov gives yet another reason why the two-state will become obsolete, the warning does nothing but repeat the absurdity of the international community's futile attempts to promote solutions without addressing colonialism, colonial violence and, since October 2023, genocide. | Speaking at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi this month, Mladenov
(2026-09-10). Trump's Desperate Attempt to Bribe Voters Ahead of Election is a New Low. commondreams.org At a speech at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas yesterday, Donald Trump promised,"if the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000."Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement in response: "Even for the notoriously corrupt and lawless Trump, this explicit and desperate attempt to buy votes in the November election is a new low. Trump knows he can't do this, and yet he's attempting to bribe voters with the false promise of cash to help his party win an election, which is antithetical to every principle of American democracy."Every Republican at the conventi…
(2026-09-10). Republicans Hurl Islamophobia at Mamdani, El-Sayed Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary. truthout.org Republicans and influential right-wing voices are using the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack to cynically escalate their campaign of Islamophobia against progressive figures — while outright ignoring President Donald Trump's lies about that day. In recent days, right-wing news outlets have run numerous news segments attempting to drum up supposed controversy over New York City Mayor Zohran… |
(2026-09-10). Cuban Success and Setback in Youth Boxing Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — A success and a setback balanced Cuba's debut in the Eurasia Dauria Cup international youth boxing tournament, organized in the Russian city of Chita. | The positive news was Iverson Acosta's (54 kg) victory, given the absence of Libyan Bidee Bawi Almuetaz, a result that placed him in the quarterfinals. | The other side of the coin came with Raúl Castillo (75 kg), whose dominance in the third round wasn't enough to prevent a 0-5 defeat at the hands of Uzbek Alixan Shaxbazov. | Coach Walfrido Ilizástiqui commented from the venue that inaccurate decision-making led to his pupil's d…
(2026-09-10). Cuban deputy minister denounces U.S. siege at BRICS Summit. radiohc.cu Carlos Jorge Méndez, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, affirmed this Wednesday that Cuba continues its development despite the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, during the opening of the BRICS 2026 United Economic Business Summit in New Delhi, India. | According to the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina, the official denounced that the energy embargo applied by Washington has intensified the coercive measures against the island, violating international human rights standards. | In his remarks, Méndez emphasized that the Cuban government m…
(2026-09-10). Cuban president thanks leaders of Brazil's MST. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, thanked Nivia Regina Da Silva and Marcelo Durao, of Brazil's Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST), for their love and unwavering support of the Cuban people. | Through his official account on the social network X, the Cuban president emphasized that the awarding of the Friendship Medal honors "two brothers who have made solidarity with our country a reason for living." | "On behalf of #Cuba, we awarded the Friendship Medal to Nivia Regina Da Silva and Marcelo Durao, of the @MST_Oficial. We ho…
(2026-09-10). Presidente de Cuba condecora con la Medalla de la Amistad a militantes brasileños. radiohc.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel condecoró con la Medalla de la Amistad a destacados militantes del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST) que hoy destacan por su solidaridad con Cuba. | Nivia Regina Da Silva y Marcelo Durao recibieron el reconocimiento que otorga el Consejo de Estado de la República a propuesta por el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP). | Durante el acto, el presidente del ICAP, Fernando González, subrayó que el MST ha demostrado que la tierra es de quien la trabaja, que la soberanía alimentaria es un derecho y que la solidaridad internacionalista es el…
(2026-09-10). Cubans at the 5th Varadero Grand Challenge Open Water Crossing. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — More than a dozen members of the national pre-selection team are expected to take part in the Gran Retto de Varadero 2026 Open Water Crossing, on the 12th and 13th of this month, in the area adjacent to the Solymar-Arenas Blancas hotel complex. | Four of them will compete in the Pan American series stop for this discipline, which is appearing for the first time in this fifth edition at the famous resort, as announced by Maureen Croes, head of Panam Aquatics, when she attended the event and its organization last year. | The participants in both the men's and women's continental ph…
(2026-09-10). Palestinian girl on her way to school killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. ummid.com Palestinian Yousef Akila and his 6-year-old daughter, Wafa'a, were killed in an Israeli strike targeting their vehicle west of Gaza City on the first day of the school year.
(2026-09-10). Gaza hospitals ration power as fuel shortages deepen. aljazeera.com Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza's hospitals to ration electricity…
(2026-09-10). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. nationofchange.org 
Norman Solomon traces a war on terror that has killed far more bystanders than intended targets, from Predator strikes in Pakistan to 2,000 pound bombs in Gaza.
(2026-09-10). In their words: Israeli forces describe AI-backed Gaza killing in new film. al-monitor.com A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers provides damning new testimony about AI-enabled mass killings in Gaza from the men and women who took part, the directors told AFP on Thursday ahead of its premiere in Venice. | Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor said they had collected evidence from 24 different Israeli military or intelligence figures who agreed to testify on camera in Tel Aviv as long as their identities were protected.
(2026-09-10). Three Major Revelations About The Gaza Holocaust In The Israeli Press. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Israeli press has published three significant revelations about the Gaza holocaust, reporting (1) that Benjamin Netanyahu concealed advanced knowledge of the Hamas attack on October 7, (2) that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages immediately after October 7, and (3) that according to an IDF drone operator, the Israeli military was intentionally firing on civilians throughout Gaza during its operations in the Palestinian territory. | The first two come from a Haaretz article…
(2026-09-10). Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere. al-monitor.com A chilling new documentary about Israel's AI-powered mass killing of civilians in Gaza from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers received a 25-minute ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. | The audience clapped continuously for Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after the screening, an AFP reporter witnessed, setting what is thought to be a new record in Venice after a 23-minute ovation for another film about Gaza last year.
(2026-09-10). The Big Tech Alums Building Trump's AI War Machine. levernews.com 
As lawmakers demand Congress put artificial intelligence safeguards in place amid new
(2026-09-10). The 6,000 reasons the world can't simply quit oil. onlineopinion.com.au Are we addicted to fossil fuel or is it a functional necessity?
(2026-09-10). Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt. aljazeera.com Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
(2026-09-10). Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here's why. whyy.org The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. | In this July 19, 2006 file photo, a woman walks next to a "For Rent" sign at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif. Real estate data firm Zillow reports on U.S. home rental prices in December 2014 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)…
(2026-09-10). Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack. aljazeera.com Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
(2026-09-10). Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo. aljazeera.com Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display.
(2026-09-10). Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines. aljazeera.com Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Cook Islands war veterans' graves vandalised at historic Rarotonga cemetery. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific A historic cemetery in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been vandalised devastating families and local community members. An Australian-based researcher, who has led the restoration project at the Nikao Cemetery in Rarotonga for 10 years, says those responsible for vandalising the headstones need to be prosecuted. It was reported this…
(2026-09-10). Republican midterm convention updates: Trump says 'Democrats are nervous'. aljazeera.com US Republicans returned to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.
(2026-09-10). Symposium: What I miss most about pre-9/11 America. responsiblestatecraft.org While it is somewhat cliche to say that the "whole world changed" after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, it does not detract from the reality of the statement. In numerous tangible ways, the culture, security, and politics of the nation were never the same after al-Qaida hijackers in passenger planes left nearly 3,000 people dead in smoldering ruins across lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. For many of us who lived through it all, a quarter century has passed in a blink, while at the same time the pre-9/11 Washington era paradoxically seems so far away, a…
(2026-09-10). LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations. aljazeera.com Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
(2026-09-10). AFL-CIO report warns digital shelf labels could cost retail workers billions in wages. nationofchange.org Maryland and New Jersey have already moved to restrict the technology, betting its pricing infrastructure poses as much risk to shoppers as to store staff.
(2026-09-10). US Kills 3 People in Boat Strike, Raising Death Toll in Illegal Bombings to 230. truthout.org US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about a shift in the Pentagon's boat bombing operations, in which the US in recent days has begun interdicting suspected refueling vessels for drug boats in Ecuador's territorial waters — but he made clear that the military is also still killing people aboard boats, as it did Wednesday in the latest bombing in the… |
(2026-09-10). Colombia announces new aerial fumigation pilot program. colombiareports.com Colombia's National Narcotics Council (CNE) ordered the National Police to restart the aerial fumigation of coca, the base ingredient for cocaine. In a resolution, the CNE ordered "as a controlled, limited, temporary, and evaluable experimental phase, the implementation of a pilot plan for the eradication of illicit crops through aerial spraying using a manned aircraft …
(2026-09-10). Morocco says not involved in Ceuta migrant influx. al-monitor.com Morocco said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the massive migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July. | More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented, chaotic surge that left scores dead and sparked European Union infighting over the touchy issue of migration.
(2026-09-10). Barcelona Secured a Resounding Victory in Their Champions League Opener Against Feyenoord. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — FC Barcelona debuted with a resounding 5-1 victory against Feyenoord of the Netherlands in their competitive debut in the UEFA Champions League. | In the third minute of play, Brazilian forward Raphinha put Barcelona ahead after a through ball into the box from his teammate Lamine Yamal, which he capitalized on to beat the opposing goalkeeper. | The combination between Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo and German striker Karim Adeyemi resulted in the second goal of the match for the Catalan side in the 22nd minute of the first half. | Raphinha scored again just after the start of…
(2026-09-10). Deutschlands Ukraine-Dilemma. Berlin ist wàºtend auf Kiew, wagt es aber nicht, dessen Forderungen abzulehnen. strategic-culture.su Zwei Nachrichten, die deshalb interessant sind, weil sie einander widersprechen: Deutschland verspricht der Ukraine die Lieferung von Tausenden Drohnen und Raketen und beschwert sich gleichzeitig àºber eben diese Ukraine. | Was ist damit gemeint? | Einerseits berichtete die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters gestern, dass Deutschland und die Ukraine kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Drohnen-Deals stehen. Diese Vereinbarung soll nicht nur die gemeinsame Entwicklung verschiedener Drohnentypen umfassen, sondern auch Raketen sowie die entsprechende Software. Dies kà∂nnte das urspràºnglich angekàºndigte Drohnen…
(2026-09-10). 'Get off our roads, you don't know how to drive, Mr Singh': DHS 'self-deport' poster sparks outrage over 'Singh' reference. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A social media poster shared by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Trump administration's self-deportation campaign has triggered strong criticism from Sikh grou | 'Get off our roads, you don't know how to drive, Mr Singh': DHS 'self-deport' poster sparks outrage over 'Singh' reference…
(2026-09-10). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-10). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-10). International report says Australia's arms trade not transparent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). 25 Years of War Was the Wrong Response to 9/11. nationofchange.org 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies tally the trillions spent and the millions killed in the quarter century of war that followed September 11.
(2026-09-10). Beijing plans to encourage 'open-air museums' under draft regulation. ecns.cn Beijing is considering legislation to encourage the development of "open-air museums" by integrating scattered cultural and museum resources across the city.
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardian notes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). Australia snubs Torres Strait in Melanesian Spearhead Group bid. asiapacificreport.nz By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa for the Torres News Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving a role to Torres Strait Islanders, its own Melanesian population. Responding to questions from the Torres News at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Palau last…
(2026-09-10). Azerbaijani Election Monitor Sentenced after Unfair Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anar Mammadli, human rights defender and election monitor, Baku, Azerbaijan, February 6, 2024. | © 2024 Hannah Wagner/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | A court in Azerbaijan on September 7 sentenced the prominent human rights defender and election monitor Anar Mammadli to 13 years in prison following a trial marred by serious due process violations. His co-defendant, civic activist Anar Abdullayev, received a 12-year sentence.Mammadli, 48, spent more than two years in pretrial detention before the Baku Grave Crimes Court convicted him on politically motivated charges including curren…
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia's oil production slumps to lowest in 36 years as war bites. al-monitor.com The kingdom reported to OPEC that crude output fell by 1.9 million to 6.238 million barrels per day in August.
(2026-09-10). Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel's first embassy. aljazeera.com Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
(2026-09-10). Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari's Death Marks the End of an Era. ummid.com Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ansari, one of the greatest geniuses and architects of Modern Malegaon, passed away around 02: 00 PM Saturday, September 5, 2026.
(2026-09-10). UP NEET UG Choice Filling Underway, Allotment List 2026 on Sept 07. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has released on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-10). Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026, Choice Filling Schedule Published. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List of the students, who are seeking admission in different medical and dental colleges for the year 2026-27, and are now participating in the Second Round of MBBS and BDS Counselling.
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-10). The intensifying US-Canada trade war: A product and accelerant of inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org American imperialism's aggression cannot be opposed by lining up with any one or a coalition of its imperialist rivals. The trade war between the US and Canada is a reactionary conflict between two imperialist powers desperately seeking to secure their interests.
(2026-09-10). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 144th House District race in Bucks County. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 144th House District seat?:…
(2026-09-10). Trump departs DC on Qatar-gifted Air Force One after emergency slide accidentally deploys. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington for Texas on Wednesday aboard the Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar after an emergency slide was accidentally deployed and was removed.Military personnel accidentally triggered the slide, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters.The slide was activated shortly before Trump was due to board for a flight to Dallas for thefirst-ever Republican midterm convention.The issue briefly delayed Trump's departure.
(2026-09-10). Pakistan's Cities at a Crossroads: New Push for Affordable Housing and Better Planning. thinktank.pk Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address its growing housing and urban development challenges as the Ministry of Housing and Works and UN-Habitat explore stronger cooperation on affordable housing, urban planning, research and policy implementation. The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation on the …
(2026-09-10). Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession. sanews.gov.za Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession | Nine suspects are due to appear before the Edenvale Magistrate's Court in Gauteng today, after their arrest for the alleged illegal possession and dealing of precious metals, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team arrested two women and seven men at a property in Greenstone on Tuesday, 8 September. This after the team received intelligence regarding a foreign national allegedly trading in unwrought gold dust and nuggets sourced from illegal miners. ⚪ "A thorough searc…
(2026-09-10). Tuesday 9/15: Rally to Keep Coal Out. indybay.org Outside the Berkeley City Council Meeting at the School District Board Room • 1231 Addison St. , Berkeley , CA 94702 US…
(2026-09-10). Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The President from (Literally) Hell. juancole.com ( Let's face it. It's going to be hot, hot, hot. Or do I mean hotter, hotter, hotter, or even hottest, hottest, hottest, or someday, for all we know, beyond any words we might now have to describe it. | Though it seldom seems that way in the daily news, we're talking about a genuinely apocalyptic possibility. Give us human beings full credit. Somehow, we've managed to come up with not one but two distinctly apocalyptic ways to potentially destroy ourselves and thi…
(2026-09-10). After the AfD's election victory: The Left Party is courting the CDU. wsws.org After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party is ingratiating itself even more openly with the CDU and the other establishment parties and offering to prop up CDU-led governments. This recipe will not weaken the AfD but strengthen it further.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-10). Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Yemen's government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.
(2026-09-10). Former BBC Journalist Huda Zariwala detained by UP Police. ummid.com Huda Zariwala, Former BBC Journalist who also worked as News Anchor for Saudi TV Channel 2, has been detained by Uttar Pradesh Police.
(2026-09-10). Gloria Steinem Was Long Term Paid Operative For The CIA & US Imperialist Crimes. indybay.org Gloria Steinem who is being celebrated by the corporate media and capitalist class was a long term operative for the CIA around the world…
(2026-09-10). Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE. aljazeera.com Relations have been strained for years, as the two countries took differing positions on several regional issues.
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). Okinawa: Amidst the drastic strengthening of US-Japan military bases. unitedworldint.com By Norio Ikemiyagi (Attorney) "Parachute training off the coast of Henoko," "Osprey formation flight—launched from an amphibious ship deployed to Iran?", "Once the base comes, it becomes 'daily life': Henoko residents fear them becoming a normal," "JGSDF division upgrade signals war preparations—13 prefectural groups issue statement of opposition" (Headlines from the July 22, 2026 issue …
(2026-09-10). Cities Reject Trump's Funding for High-Tech Policing and Mass Surveillance. truthout.org After taking a "serious look" at applying for federal funding under the Trump administration's Model Cities Initiative, the city leaders of cash-strapped New Orleans announced on August 31 that they will not apply for the controversial grant program. The $300 million grant program for cities and local governments of more than 100,000 people offers to pay for high-tech policing and public… |
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-10). Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate. al-monitor.com Cristiano Ronaldo will have a last crack at winning the Asian Champions League when the continent's top club competition begins on Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams set to dominate. | The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was "probably my last year in football". | The Portuguese attacker has nearly won it all during his club career, including five UEFA Champions League crowns.
(2026-09-10). Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters. aljazeera.com Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
(2026-09-10). US just had its hottest summer and hottest August on record, NOAA says. nationofchange.org 
Drought now covers 59 percent of the country as the warmest year on record runs into fall.
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). Statecraft or scripture: Why Pacific nations want Jerusalem embassies. al-monitor.com An ancient Biblical prophecy lies at…
(2026-09-10). Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot. aljazeera.com Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Rep. Aisha Wahab is right: America must talk to the Taliban. responsiblestatecraft.org Kabul — Last month, when Aisha Wahab of California became the first Afghan-American elected to Congress, her victory was heralded as a sign that Afghans had truly made their mark in American society. Afghan social media was inundated with messages of pride and celebration, Western-funded diaspora media outlets rushed out "who is Aisha Wahab" pieces, and even former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the 38-year-old on her victory.But that celebration was short-lived.During
(2026-09-10). Xi extends Teachers' Day greetings, urges nurturing capable youth for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended greetings to teachers and educators across the country ahead of Teachers' Day, which is celebrated annually on Sept. 10.
(2026-09-10). Trump Renews Post-9/11 National Emergency for 25th Year in a Row. truthout.org President Donald Trump has renewed the national emergency declared by President George W. Bush three days after 9/11, extending the nation's emergency "terrorist" threat declaration for the 25th year in a row. Signed September 14, 2001, Proclamation 7463 vastly expanded the executive branch's authority to mobilize troops and the National Guard in response to the 9/11 attack. |
(2026-09-10). US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections. portside.org US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections |
(2026-09-10). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-10). Spain's spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis. aljazeera.com Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
(2026-09-10). The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint. aljazeera.com Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
(2026-09-10). Exhibition marking Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A commemorative exhibition celebrating the 70th birthday of late Hong Kong singer and actor Leslie Cheung opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
(2026-09-10). Trump Promises Americans $5K Checks If GOP Wins Midterms, Raising Legal Questions. truthout.org On Wednesday, during the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, President Donald Trump promised voters that if they deliver a GOP-controlled Congress in this fall's races, he will send every adult in the country a $5,000 check — an action that would likely be illegal. "Here's my promise: If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them… |
(2026-09-10). "The verdict against Bogdan is an indictment of the Ukrainian regime" wsws.org On September 6, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP-Germany), as part of its campaign for the Berlin state election, held a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the slogans "Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk!" We publish below the speech by Katja Rippert, SGP candidate in the Berlin elections.
(2026-09-10). Outrage, FIR demand against Delhi Police grow over beating of Muslim Female Journalists. ummid.com Outrage and demand to file FIR against Delhi Police Personnel involved in the brutal beating of Muslim female journalists, Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan associated with 4 PM News Network, have been growing with every passing second.
(2026-09-10). Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Eighth September 2026 marks another important day in UK-Israel-Palestine relations. Once again, Great Britain leads the way in censoring Israel for its illegal activities in the West Bank. In a highly anticipated speech in the House of Commons, the British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced a ban on all goods produced in the illegally occupied West Bank settlements. | The announcement gains added weight as it was made by a prominent Jewish Foreign Secretary who had served as the leader of the Labour Party and who might still play a more important role in…
(2026-09-10). Makkah Pact: Moscow's Message of Caution to India. ummid.com With speculation swirling about which countries might join the Makkah Pact next – and what it means for India – the Kremlin has weighed in with a message of caution: don't read too much into it yet.
(2026-09-10). China rejects U.S. allegations against Chinese AI firms over model distillation. ecns.cn China on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to recent U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called "industrial-scale" efforts to distill capabilities from U.S. AI models, calling the allegations groundless and lacking a legal basis, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference.
(2026-09-10). China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in first eight months. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals, according to data released on Thursday at the Immigration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-10). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-10). Trump administration proposes excluding noncitizens from 2030 census count. nationofchange.org The plan would also strip race, ethnicity and sexual orientation questions from the count that decides how many House seats each state gets.
(2026-09-10). Government's anti-racism response exposes a glaring double standard. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-10). NicaNotes: Chicopipe, Nicaragua, August 11, 1985: Lest We Forget What Our Wars Really Mean. afgj.org 
NicaNotes September 10, 2026 By James Phillips (James Phillips is a cultural anthropologist. He and his wife Lucy Edwards were Witness for Peace team members in Nicaragua in 1985-87. He has returned to Nicaragua many times and has written about various aspects of Nicaragua and its relationship to the U.S.) My wife Lucy and I…
(2026-09-10). Ukraine's New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles. twz.com 
Ukraine has unveiled a new domestically developed surface-to-air missile system designed to turn a diverse collection of air-to-air missiles into a flexible ground-based air defense capability. Called Shershen, Ukrainian for hornet, the system combines a locally-developed command-and-control architecture, a dedicated surveillance radar, and multiple launchers that can employ both Ukrainian and Western missiles. | The system was displayed at the
(2026-09-10). UAE announces plans to invest $46B in Germany during MBZ visit. al-monitor.com The UAE is Germany's largest trading partner in the Gulf, with bilateral trade surpassing 13 million euros ($15 billion) last year.
(2026-09-10). California's largest state worker union opens strike vote against Newsom administration. nationofchange.org 
More than 100,000 workers will decide by October 7 after the state rejected most of the union's contract proposals.
(2026-09-10). Students Refuse to Interview with Merchants of Death. worldbeyondwar.org 
On September 9th, members of Veterans For Peace and Pax Christi offered students going into a Binghamton University Job Fair a Conscientious Objection Pledge to not interview with war machine corporations. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Zelensky stabs Burnham in the back? Russia uncovers sinister 'Ukrainian plot' against UK diplomats. hindustantimes.com Russia's FSB has alleged that Ukrainian intelligence sought to use information gathered by a Russian security worker linked to the British Embassy in Moscow to plan attacks on Ambassador Nigel Casey and other diplomats, then blame Russia. The allegation has not been independently verified, and Ukraine had not publicly commented at the time of reporting. Separately, the UK committed £100 million through NATO's PURL mechanism for Patriot missiles and other air-defence equipment for Ukraine before winter.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). t.co Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-10). The resistible rise of a fascist party in Germany. peoplesworld.org 
Upon learning of the landslide electoral triumph of a fascist political party in a province that was once part of socialist Germany, these foreboding words immediately came to mind: "The womb is fertile still from which that crawled." It is the concluding line from Bertolt Brecht's brilliant 1941 denunciation of the Hitler regime, The Resistible Rise …
(2026-09-10). Snakebites kill tens of thousands every year, could our new research change that? nationofchange.org 
Horses have been used to make antivenom for more than a century.
(2026-09-10). Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine. aljazeera.com Israel's decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.
(2026-09-10). 3 dead, several trapped as Delhi building accommodating students collapses. ummid.com At least three people have died while two others are in a critical condition as a 5-storay building accommodating students in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed like a house of cards.
(2026-09-10). Nepal Leaders Call for $20M Climate Justice Payment After Deadly Glacial Floods. truthout.org Government leaders from Nepal are calling for climate justice in the wake of devastating glacial floods last month that killed 1,300 people and left thousands more missing. Preliminary investigations into the flooding determined that the disaster was likely due to glacial collapse, a phenomenon that is becoming more frequent and more likely to occur in the future due to the climate crisis. |
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Houthis' Stranglehold On Strategic Bab Al-Mandab Strait Grows Stronger. twz.com 
The capture of the port of Mokha and possibly the islands of Perim and Zuraq can give the Houthis key points of control over the Red Sea and the Strait.
(2026-09-10). The Progress(ives) War on Reliable and Affordable Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Progress and Progress(ive)…. two words with somewhat similar spelling but with entirely different meanings. I asked Grok to help identify the distinctions. Progress… a forward movement, advancement, or improvement over time. It's about actual results or the process of getting better. Progressive…..favoring or promoting reform, change, and new ideas (especially social or political change), happening gradually or in stages…..supporting "progress' as an ideology.
(2026-09-10). Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire. aljazeera.com Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-10). First outbound yacht clears customs at Sanya Port's Qingshui Bay area. ecns.cn The Chinese-flagged yacht "Yangdu Tong" departed from Lingshui Qingshui Bay Yacht Marina in Hainan Province, south China, for Hong Kong on Monday after completing exit procedures, marking the first outbound yacht clearance since the Qingshui Bay port area of Sanya Port officially opened to international voyages.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan's Tawila camp. aljazeera.com Insufficient aid and shelter increase hardship for displaced in Tawila, as malnutrition and disease spread rapidly.
(2026-09-10). Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers. portside.org Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers |
(2026-09-10). Federal Government Moves to Limit Public Input on Data Center Projects. capitalbnews.org 
Americans don't agree on much, but that's not the case when it comes to data centers. Seven in 10 Americans oppose building data centers for artificial intelligence in or near their communities. Despite this, the federal government is moving to make it easier for them to be built. And in some places, residents won't even …
(2026-09-10). AfD victory: Heads explode in Magdeburg and Berlin. mronline.org 
Robert Dale analyses the massive vote for the far right in the eastern German state which has rocked European politics.
(2026-09-10). US heat deaths run five times higher than official counts, NPR investigation finds. nationofchange.org The undercount traces back to how death certificates get written, researchers found, after NOAA confirmed 2026 brought the hottest summer on record.
(2026-09-10). Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate. aljazeera.com Donald Trump promised a $5,000 'dividend' to every adult US citizen.
(2026-09-10). UP NEET UG Round 1 Allotment 2026 Today: 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' today i.e. Monday September 07, 2026 First Round UP NEET UG 2026 Allotment List (NEET UG Allotment Result) for admission in First Year MBBS / BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-10). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-10). Friday 9/11: Stanford, UC Berkeley, the High-Tech Frenzy on the Campuses.How (NOT) to Rule the World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-10). The country that welcomed burned-out American sailors now humiliates Israelis with 'can't do…'. hindustantimes.com Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm on September 8 and said all foreign visitors must respect Thai law, culture and local customs. Bangkok urged Israel to better guide its nationals after reported incidents involving some Israeli tourists and business operators. Thailand stressed that misconduct would be handled through its laws, adding that one Israeli and one French national had received deportation orders following a separate Koh Samui dispute.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-10). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 160th House District race in Chesco and Delco. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 160th House District…
(2026-09-10). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-10). Punjabi family deported from Canada after eights years, asylum claim, humanitarian grounds rejected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian authorities have deported a Punjabi family and rejected their asylum claim and subsequent request to remain in the country on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The family, originally from Punjab's Jalandhar and residing in Quebec, had spent nearly eight years in Canada, where the parents worked, paid taxes and raised their two children. | Why did family seek asylum in Canada ? | Harish travelled to Canada on a visitor visa in 2018 and later applied for asylum. | In his application, he said he had operated a grocery store in India and alleged that police, under pressure from a po…
(2026-09-10). The bridge: from Magellan to Panama and the return of multimodal connectivity. onlineopinion.com.au The modern world has too many choke points and not enough redundancies.
(2026-09-10). Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE over 'provocative, hostile' actions. geo.tv The Algerian flag flies on the facade of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, France, April 16, 2025.— Reuters Ministry says means of preserving relations "exhausted".UAE foreign ministry offers no immediate comment.Algerian media accuses UAE of sowing regional discord.Algeria…
(2026-09-10). Support in Australia and NZ for the freedom of jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "This conviction speaks to dictatorial, selective, politicised prosecutions and a grey repressive, unwelcoming state" — Mark Davis, lawyer and journalist.
(2026-09-10). Fired After the Charlie Kirk Revenge Purge, They're Still Unemployed. theintercept.com 
The grief Emily Taylor had been holding at bay finally washed over her in January. It had been four months since a lone gunman shot Charlie Kirk in the throat at Utah Valley University, killing the conservative commentator in minutes. That winter "was the first time in my entire life that I didn't go back to school," said the former English professor, holding back tears. | Taylor had
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). Make Philly Affordable campaign carries city budget demands into fall. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—Residents concerned over their ability to afford life's necessities may want to follow the second phase of the Make Philly Affordable (MPA) campaign closely. This past spring, the grassroots coalition pressed Mayor Cherelle Parker and the City Council to allocate a portion of the $1.1 billion budget surplus to food, housing, schools, rec centers, libraries, …
(2026-09-10). Drones recreate Twin Towers in tribute ahead of 9/11 anniversary. aljazeera.com Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York's Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
(2026-09-10). Tuesday 9/8: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Polk St in front of SF City Hall…
(2026-09-10). More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences. portside.org More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences |
(2026-09-10). Dan Osborn Knows Why Democrats Keep Losing Nebraska. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | Registered Republicans outnumber Democrats almost 2-to-1 in Nebraska, and the few Democrats who hold elected offices in the state are overwhelmingly conservative. But like the rest of the country, Nebraska is feeling the strain of soaring prices, the data center boom, and Trump's tariffs. Is the state ready for a change?Today on
(2026-09-10). US Plans to Restrict Foreign Journalists Trigger Rising Protests. nationofchange.org Press freedom groups say the move follows crackdowns on immigrants and university researchers.
(2026-09-10). Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens. aljazeera.com The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2026-09-10). Australia's algorithm opt-out is a fight for freedom of choice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-10). Australia's political leaders are failing democracy. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's political leaders continue to put self-interest and political expediency ahead of the democratic principles they claim to uphold.
(2026-09-10). US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections. aljazeera.com Attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say the US government illegally rolled back landmark protections.
(2026-09-10). India's Medical Tourism Push Has A Doctor Problem. ummid.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's target of 10 million medical tourists a year won't create new capacity in Indian healthcare, it will pull capacity out of a public system that's already short on it.
(2026-09-10). Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns at WHO regional chief amid fraud allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post on Wednesday amid fraud investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported, citing her resignation letter. | Wazed began her five-year term as the WHO's Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024. However, she has been on unpaid administrative leave since last year. | Her resignation comes amid allegations related to financial fraud, her academic qualifications and the acquisition of a plot of land in Ban…
(2026-09-10). Online debate surges after Jiangxi family faces subsidy review over daughter's Hong Kong concert trip. ecns.cn A viral online debate has erupted after a low-income household in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, faced a review of its subsistence allowance benefits following the daughter's trip to Hong Kong to attend a concert.
(2026-09-10). American Gestapo: The Worst Takes Time But It Comes Around Fast. nationofchange.org 
Barton Kunstler maps the largest ICE detention camps and the private contractors running them, and asks how far the buildup has to go before it counts as what it resembles.
(2026-09-10). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling Starts Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started from today i.e. Monday September 07, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Choice Filling and Locking for MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling conducted for admission in Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-09-10). Will right exploit sanctions in run-up to vote? al-monitor.com British-led sanctions over settlement expansion in the West Bank may have the unintended effect of emboldening the Israeli right ahead of elections, analysts and a diplomati…
(2026-09-10). Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn't sign him, says Ryan Giggs. aljazeera.com Former United assistant coach reveals his pursuit of a teenage Mbappe after a tip-off from a French scout.
(2026-09-10). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-10). China unveils plan to build financial powerhouse, eyes stronger capital market by 2030. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a 15th-Five-Year-Plan-related press conference on Thursday, outlining measures to strengthen regulation, prevent risks and promote high-quality development.
(2026-09-10). Have Media Professionals in India Left With Any Dignity? ummid.com Amid rising attacks on journalists, especially Muslim, the bitter fact is majority of the mainstream media in India has consolidated behind the BJP and the Hindutva forces.
(2026-09-10). SCOTUS Blocks Gerrymandered Map in Attempt to Resolve Missouri Election Chaos. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a federal judge's order requiring Missouri to use a gerrymandered congressional map in November, putting the state back on course to conduct the election using districts drawn in 2022. In a one-page order, the court granted an emergency request from a political action committee called People Not Politicians and its executive director… |
(2026-09-10). Trump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026. — ReutersTrump headlines first Republican midterm convention.Party hopes event sparks turnout before November 3.Some candidates fear Trump's…
(2026-09-10). How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump. levernews.com 
When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I'm most proud of is
(2026-09-10). Well found in Saharanpur Masjid debris sparks new row. ummid.com The discovery of the well in the Saharanpur Masjid debris has heated up local politics, with various factions moving to interpret the find in their own ways.
(2026-09-10). Spain's Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977. aljazeera.com After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
(2026-09-10). Houthis advance along Yemen's southern Red Sea coast. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi rebels are advancing along the Red Sea coast, to gain more leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(2026-09-10). Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong among top 10 world tourism cities: report. ecns.cn Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the world's top 10 tourism cities in the World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026), released at the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). China's CPI up 0.8% in August, PPI up 3.8%. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8% year on year in August, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Oakland is wide-open to billionaire AI data centers. indybay.org No Data Centers In Oakland!
(2026-09-10). From Votes to Dollars: How Trump Is Changing US Electoral Politics. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's latest promise to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has turned the 2026 midterm campaign into something far larger than an ordinary electoral contest. The proposal, announced at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, is estimated to cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval. …
(2026-09-10). AI has reduced research hiring, juniors worst hit: Study. ummid.com A new study has found Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reduced or slowed research hiring, with junior researchers and execution-heavy work facing the greatest impact.
(2026-09-10). Harvard History Department Chairman, Who Was Lead Author and Historical Consultant to the 9/11 Commission Report, Worked for the CIA. covertactionmagazine.com Ernest R. May embodies deep connection between academia and the CIA Ernest R. May (1928-2009) was a Harvard history professor for 55 years and dean of Harvard College in the late 1970s; he also served as the senior historian, consultant and main author (with Philip Zelikow) of the 9/11 Commission Report. The 9/11 Commission Report …
(2026-09-10). Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League return. aljazeera.com Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez seal a winning UCL return for United.
(2026-09-10). Jason Arday: The Story Behind the Story of The Times' 'Impossible Data'. bylinetimes.com Jason Arday, Cambridge University's Professor of Sociology of Education, resigned in August after the institution announced it would investigate his appointment and work — following intense media scrutiny around allegations that parts of his 2015 PhD thesis had been plagiarised. | After stepping down, hundreds of articles were published on Arday — scrutinising many aspects of his life beyond academia, including his charity fundraising and his childhood mutism — across the established press in the UK and internationally. The 41-year-old was found dead at his home days later on 14 August. | One…
(2026-09-10). Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities. sanews.gov.za Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities | Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has officially opened the new EOT Solutions advanced metal processing and fabrication facility at Freeport Saldanha, marking an investment of more than R30 million in the region. | The facility, which currently supports approximately 15 direct jobs, strengthens Saldanha Bay's advanced manufacturing capabilities and reinforces growing investor confidence in the Western Cape as a destination for industrial development, economic growth and job creation. | The project also has th…
(2026-09-10). U.S. Postal Service Still Blocked from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots. commondreams.org The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would significantly interfere with mail voting if implemented.The Trump administration has also asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the injunction. A ruling is expected soon.In issuing the injunction, the U.S. District Court in Boston found that the USPS rule was likely unconstitutional and unlawful — and that enforcing it would make voter disenfranchisement "practically inevitable."The First Circuit Court of Appea…
(2026-09-10). 'Take Thailand Back' Thais protest against 'disrespectful' Israeli tourists in Bangkok. asiapacificreport.nz By Wan Taufiq in Bangkok Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok yesterday to decry the behaviour of Israeli tourists and declare that their country is "not for sale" as part of a campaign dubbed "Take Thailand Back". The demonstration, organised by former media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul, follows a spate of incidents…
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-10). France Leads Europe's Push to Break US Space Dependence. thinktank.pk France is increasingly positioning itself as Europe's strongest political and strategic force for space sovereignty, at a moment when the United States—led by NASA, SpaceX and a powerful private-sector ecosystem—continues to dominate global launch capacity, satellite communications and commercial space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9—10, 2026, has therefore become more …
(2026-09-10). Navy Destroyer Packs New 'Piggy-Backed' Point Defense System That Combines 30mm And .50 Cal Guns. twz.com 
The Mk 38 Mod 4 offers a major capability boost, especially against drones, and is now installed on at least one destroyer.
(2026-09-10). Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows. aljazeera.com Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.
(2026-09-10). Pinglu Canal, key project of western land-sea corridor, to open Sept. 16. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, a key project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in western China, will officially open to navigation on Sept. 16, authorities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region announced at a press conference in Nanning, the regional capital, on Monday.
(2026-09-10). Zheng Qinwen confirms participation in 2026 China Open. ecns.cn Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has confirmed her participation in the 2026 China Open, the tournament organizer announced on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety. aljazeera.com AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.
(2026-09-10). PSG Begins Champions League Title Defense with a Resounding Victory Against Slovan. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the current Champions League champion, began its title defense with a resounding victory (6-1) against Slovan of Slovakia. | Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring for the Parisian club in the 17th minute after a rebound from the goalkeeper fell perfectly for him, and he simply had to tap the ball in for his first goal of the match. | Just minutes later, Dembélé struck again against Slovan after a brilliant dribble that left him one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper, who could only watch as the ball went in. | With the game tilted in their favor and the S…
(2026-09-10). Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways. aljazeera.com Trump says, 'Pretend I'm on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
(2026-09-10). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-10). Republicans divided over Trump's economy as RNC begins. aljazeera.com Republican strategist Adolfo Franco and GOP adviser Rina Shah clash over Trump's handling of the economy.
(2026-09-10). Sunday 10/4: FabMo Artisans Market. indybay.org The Bay Area's Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! | The Los Altos Community Center, Oct. 4 11AM-4PM | 97 Hillview Ave.
(2026-09-10). Delhi Hostel Collapse Death Toll 7, Many Still Under Debris. ummid.com The death toll in the Delhi hostel building which collapsed Sunday has risen to 7 with 12 of some 50 others trapped under the debris rescued, officials said.
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2026-09-10). Western Cape mobilises emergency response to Beaufort West water crisis. sanews.gov.za Western Cape mobilises emergency response to Beaufort West water crisis | The Western Cape Government has mobilised a coordinated, multi-agency emergency response to support the Beaufort West Municipality, following severe flooding that damaged critical water supply infrastructure and disrupted water services to the town. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, said the government's focus remains on restoring water supply as quickly as possible and ensuring residents have access to emergency water in the interim. ⚪ "Since the incident…
(2026-09-10). New survey finds over 500 additional petroglyphs in Ningxia's Helan Mountains. ecns.cn A re-survey of the Helan Mountains rock art site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has uncovered more than 500 previously unrecorded petroglyphs, including a rare four-horse chariot carving never before seen in the area.
(2026-09-10). The Predictable Earthquake: What Saxony Anhalt Tells Us About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu On Sunday 6 September 2026, voters in the eastern German state of Saxony Anhalt did something no electorate in the country had ever done. They handed the largest share of their vote, 43.8 per cent, to a party of the extreme right. The Alternative fàºr Deutschland, universally known by its own initials as the AfD, …
(2026-09-10). Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census. aljazeera.com The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.
(2026-09-10). UN climate report raises question: Is Earth already doomed? peoplesworld.org 
In 2015, 196 nations came together to sign the Paris Agreement in order to combat the growing threat of climate change. The goal was set to prevent the Earth from exceeding a global warming limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). Scientists warned that passing this threshold would raise the risk of severe, permanent …
(2026-09-10). Wenshan pomegranates make first export to Vietnam. ecns.cn A batch of 8.5 metric tons of fresh pomegranates from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, southwest China, has been exported to Vietnam, marking the first pomegranate export from the region, Kunming Customs said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-10). China adds 11 new occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape job market. ecns.cn China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday, as the country's expanding digital and green economies continue to create new employment opportunities.
(2026-09-10). 'Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou' innovation cluster retains top global ranking. ecns.cn The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" region has retained its position as the world's top innovation cluster, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Innovation Cluster Ranking 2026 released on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz. globalvoices.org 'We cannot allow our young people to become victims of an unjust war of aggression.'Global Voices Representatives from Korean civil society marched from the U.S. Embassy to the Blue House (the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea) in Seoul. Image provided by People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy in This post is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-10). India's Food Safety Crackdown: Raids, Shutdowns and New Warning Labels. moderndiplomacy.eu India is currently facing a serious food safety crisis, as regulators have suspended operations at many local eateries and branded restaurants, and are pushing for front-of-pack warning labels that have unsettled the packaged food industry worth over $100 billion. Food safety is a major concern in India, where consumers have long voiced worries about poor …
(2026-09-10). Deals worth billions to be signed as UAE leader visits Germany. al-monitor.com The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said. | Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was received with military honours by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and was later to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
(2026-09-10). Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race. portside.org Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race |
(2026-09-10). Voter ID Has Damaged Trust in UK Elections, Study Finds. bylinetimes.com Mandatory voter ID damages trust in elections far more than it improves it, a new study suggests. | Academics at Goldsmiths, University of London, conducted 1,000 survey interviews at polling stations across elections held in the UK between 19 October 2023 and 1 May 2025, finding that around 2—3% of voters who turned up were unable to vote. | Of those who could vote, many knew of others who were not attending because they were aware they lacked the required ID proof, according to the research. | And only 13% of all respondents said the voter ID rules had increased their trust in elections whilst 35% stat…
(2026-09-10). Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention. aljazeera.com Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
(2026-09-10). Operational F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-09-10). Incumbents prevailed in Massachusetts primaries, but divisions simmer. peoplesworld.org 
At first glance, Massachusetts primaries seemed to favor incumbents, but a closer look shows deep-set divisions in the voter base and campaign strategies from challengers that failed to meet the historic moment. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey easily dispatched outgoing House Rep. Seth Moulton. Though a moderate through the early days of his 50-year …
(2026-09-10). Narrative of China 'pulling up the ladder' finds no market in Global South: spokesperson. ecns.cn The so-called "pulling up the ladder" narrative finds no market in the Global South, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). India's 7.8% GDP: The Problem Is Not With The Number Alone. ummid.com Why should 5, 7 or 9 per cent growth ultimately matter unless sustained growth gives us more productive jobs, greater investment in education and health, rising real incomes, greater household savings and asset ownership, better public services, declining vulnerability and a progressively wider distribution of economic security?
(2026-09-10). Explainer: Why BJP's Confidence is Fraying on the Ground. ummid.com What should worry the BJP's strategists is not any one poll number but the pattern underneath: a governing party discovering that its most effective opposition in 2026 was not the Congress or a regional rival but a satirical Instagram page turned street movement, staffed by people too young to remember the party's rise.
(2026-09-10). 5 Niche Perfumes That Smell Like Summer Holidays. thecanary.co 
Some scents can do what a photograph never quite manages: they drop you straight back onto the beach towel, into the salt spray, under a sun that never seems to set. That is the quiet magic of the right holiday fragrance — one spritz and you are somewhere warmer, slower, freer. It is no accident […] | By
(2026-09-10). Trump Wants "Model Cities" With High-Tech Police. New Orleans Just Said "No." truthout.org After taking a "serious look" at applying for federal funding under the Trump administration's Model Cities Initiative, the city leaders of cash-strapped New Orleans announced on August 31 that they will not apply for the controversial grant program. The $300 million grant program for cities and local governments of more than 100,000 people offers to pay for high-tech policing and public… |
(2026-09-10). Saturday 10/3: Stand for Reparations! Justice for African & Indigenous People. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist, | 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley | Connie Barbour room…
(2026-09-10). Viral Chinese fashion influencer 'Trendy Grandpa' passes away in sleep aged 88. ecns.cn Chinese fashion influencer known online as "Trendy Grandpa," who won millions of followers by challenging stereotypes about aging with his stylish outfits and upbeat approach to life, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88.
(2026-09-10). Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role. aljazeera.com Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.
(2026-09-10). Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial. portside.org Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial |
(2026-09-10). Marco Rubio and the Shield of the Americas, with Adam Isacson. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $2 or more – Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source…
(2026-09-10). Will foreign workers leave South Africa? aljazeera.com Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.
(2026-09-10). In Numbers: China's foreign trade maintains rapid growth in first eight months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid gains, and import growth continuing to outpace exports, official data showed. | The country's total goods imports and exports rose 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about 5.13 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-August period, according to the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-09-10). UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, including for data centres: Berlin. al-monitor.com The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy. | The money would partly pay for data centres with a capacity of up to one gigawatt, Berlin said, and an "Investment Council" would be set up to boost business links between the two nations.
(2026-09-10). Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026. sanews.gov.za Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026 | Denel will showcase South African engineering, innovation and industrial capability when it participates in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition for the first time with the Department of Defence as its shareholder. | AAD 2026 will take place from 16 – 20 September 2026, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, under the theme: "Advancing Defence Capability Together". | The exhibition will provide Denel with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, partners and stakeholders, while exploring new opportunities for growth. | Denel will showcase a r…
(2026-09-10). Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain's Ceuta. aljazeera.com Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.
(2026-09-10). Il prezzo del carbonio come arma geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Il prezzo del carbonio nasceva come strumento con cui l'Europa avrebbe insegnato al pianeta a decarbonizzare e ora rischia di diventare l'occasione con cui il Sud globale impara a fare a meno delle regole europee — e a scriverne di proprie. | Segue nostro Il sistema che non decarbonizza | Nel luglio 2026, mentre la Commissione europea porta a termine la revisione decennale del proprio sistema di scambio delle quote di emissione, un…
(2026-09-10). La Agenda Hostil Del Secretario De Estado De Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, Sólo Traerá Más Sumisión, Dolor, y Sufrimiento Para Los Pueblos Del Sur Global. worldbeyondwar.org 
La visita del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, a Ecuador, Colombia y Perú sólo profundizará la agenda securitista y la política exterior de expolio de la Administración Trump en la región a cambio de dádivas a los Gobiernos latinoamericanos . . . #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-10). Court orders Colombia's government to remove images of slain "narcoterrorists" colombiareports.com A Bogota judge ordered Colombia's government to remove images and videos of President Abelardo de la Espriella walking through the remains of slain suspected guerrillas from its social media accounts. The judge also ordered the government to remove images and videos of the body bags containing the lifeless remains of four members of organized crime …
(2026-09-10). Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 Africa air show debut. al-monitor.com EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Russian state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport showed off drone-like missiles for its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth jet fighter in Egypt on Wednesday as the warplane made its African air show debut.The jet roared over the arid landscape outside the El Alamein International Airport near the Mediterranean coast during the second installment of an exhibition meant to position Egypt as a gateway to African and Middle Eastern markets.