(2026-09-26). Democrats accuse Trump of "appeasing" China in state visit by Xi. wsws.org The Democratic Party congressional leadership responded to a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping with accusations that the fascist president, who had just threatened to "annihilate" Iran, was "appeasing" China.
(2026-09-26). Mamdani's cops arrest anti-Netanyahu protesters at United Nations General Assembly. wsws.org The NYPD's arrest of over 100 anti-genocide protesters at the UN on Thursday marks the culmination of a week of collaboration by the DSA with the fascist Trump administration.
(2026-09-26). While Trump and Netanyahu threaten the world at UN, class struggle grows on every continent. wsws.org While the representatives of the capitalist nation-states gathered at the United Nations this week amid escalating war, trade conflict and threats of repression, another international force was making itself felt in a growing movement of the working class.
(2026-09-26). The virtual unwrapping of Herculaneum papyri scrolls. wsws.org The use of scanning and AI algorithms has made it possible to extract meaning from scrolls dating back to Greco-Roman civilization, which were previously indecipherable.
(2026-09-26). Bradford White strike entering decisive stage as workers fight decades of UAW-enforced concessions. wsws.org As the strike by 1,200 Braford White workers in western Michigan enters its second week workers must take stock of the fact that UAW President Shawn Fain and the UAW bureaucracy has left their fight isolated while stringing them out on $550 weekly strike pay.
(2026-09-26). Stop conscription in Germany! Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org As Berlin escalates its confrontation with Russia, school students across the country are striking for the fourth time against the reintroduction of conscription.
(2026-09-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Bus drivers stop work in India's capital, medical officers strike in Pakistan and garment workers demand unpaid wages in Bangladesh, while airline workers strike in Australia.
(2026-09-26). Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk! Stop political persecutions! wsws.org This statement calling for the release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk was submitted to the WSWS by Maxim Goldarb, who has himself been persecuted by the Ukrainian state under Volodymyr Zelensky.
(2026-09-26). Australia: University of Melbourne meeting demands freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "We have a responsibility to support the release of Bogdan. What he has done cannot constitute a crime."
(2026-09-26). Campus police report sheds new light on suicide of University of Michigan researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org Wang's death came amid the Trump administration's prosecution of five Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan.
(2026-09-26). Indonesian fires expose millions in South East Asia to toxic smoke. wsws.org The fires are occurring during a super El Niño year, increased surface temperatures due to global warming and are exacerbated by government funding cuts.
(2026-09-25). Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-U.S. ties on steady course. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he is ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future.
(2026-09-25). Israel may be left without Turkish oil. unitedworldint.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli On 16 September, the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, stated that Netanyahu was deliberately attacking neighbouring countries because he feared competition. Prior to this, the minister had said that 'Israel cannot survive without an external enemy', and that following a war with Iran, Türkiye would become that enemy. According to him, …
(2026-09-25). The US kill count in Iran makes the phrase 'precision strikes' absurd. responsiblestatecraft.org When the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran ultimately ends, it will be remembered for its bloody onset.On the same day airstrikes killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, a U.S. missile
(2026-09-25). The Iran War And The Looming Economic Collapse (w/ John Mearsheimer) TCHR. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges and John J. Mearsheimer For all of President Trump's recent threats to "annihilate Iran," the reality is that the United States is running out of both options and time to resolve this US- Israeli-initiated war. The US has made overtures toward renewing a hot war, but it has not gone further than that as the …
(2026-09-25). How did Iran win two battles at the United Nations and on the front lines? thealtworld.com What does its threat to move the fight to the Indian Ocean after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz entail? | Donald Trump's statement at the start of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly demonstrates that he is psychologically and physically ill with Iran. This disease also affects Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His failed Iranian war, which achieved none of its goals, was the only topic in this speech, which focused on it while ignoring all other global issues, including the Ukrainian war, the global economic situation, and the boiling state within the American interior, which ma…
(2026-09-25). Iran seeks deal with US, not war: Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk 
Iran does not seek war with the US and remains prepared to pursue a negotiated agreement, President Masoud Pezeshkian said late on Thursday as tensions between the two countries continue. | In an exclusive interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Pezeshkian was asked if Iran was choosing war or a deal. | "We do not choose war. The war was imposed on us. We do not seek war," Pezeshkian said. | "So is Iran choosing war or a deal?"@BretBaier presses Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in an exclusive @SpecialReport interview as U.S.-Iran negotiations continue amid heightened tensions. | "We do not choose war. The war…
(2026-09-25). Jeffrey Sachs: Stop Mad King Donald's Iran War. scheerpost.com Jeffrey D. Sachs Common Dreams Dear Members of Congress, In truly deranged remarks to world leaders at the U.N., Donald Trump declared that "I have a big decision to make," whether to negotiate a deal with Iran or instead to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and drive Iran "into hell with no chance of survival." He posed it …
(2026-09-25). This Group Made Tech To Protect Users' Privacy. Trump Labeled Them Terrorists. scheerpost.com By Cody Bloomfield This article was originally published by Truthout Trump's war on the left is coming for anti-surveillance technology providers. When the government puts a target on your back, every corner of online organizing becomes a puzzle. How do you ensure that your emails are private, when Google will hand over the contents of …
(2026-09-25). Delcy Rodríguez thanks Trump at the UN: Chavismo and American fascism embrace. wsws.org Nine months after US forces abducted Nicolás Maduro, his successor went to New York to thank his captor. Her appearance is the logical outcome of the "Bolivarian revolution" and of bourgeois nationalism as a whole.
(2026-09-25). Israeli patrol enters southern Syria, opens fire: state media. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli military patrol entered the Wadi al-Ruqad area in the western countryside of Syria's southern Daraa province on Friday and opened fire, Syrian state media reported. | An Israeli patrol "opened fire indiscriminately during its incursion into the Wadi al-Ruqad area, causing tension among residents," Alikhbariah TV reported. | No casualties were immediately reported. | Wadi al-Ruqad lies within the Yarmouk Basin in western Daraa and has witnessed repeated Israeli incursions in recent months, including one on September 18 that ended with the detention of a shepherd. | The incursion comes amid escalating…
(2026-09-25). The Backlash to "NAZA" Shows How Little Israeli Citizenship Really Means. theintercept.com 
By threatening the filmmakers, Netanyahu lays bare how fragile the notion of what it means to be Israeli is in the age of its genocide in Gaza.
(2026-09-25). Inside the UN walkout: Who left and who stayed for Netanyahu's speech. tribune.com.pk 
Delegations from nearly 70 countries walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall or left their seats vacant Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address, staging a mass protest over Israel's genocide in Gaza and its attacks across the region. | An Anadolu review of footage from the 81st UN General Assembly showed dozens of delegations leaving the chamber together after Netanyahu approached the podium. | Some countries left a single representative or junior diplomat behind, while others did not attend the address. | Türkiye, Palestine, Tunisia, Syria, Algeria, Yemen, E…
(2026-09-25). Netanyahu delivers genocidal tirade at the United Nations as Mamdani's police arrest more than 100 protesters. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a genocidal tirade at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday, calling the victims of Israel's rampage throughout the Middle East "barbarians," "monsters," "butchers" and "the worst mass murderers on earth."
(2026-09-25). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-25). The Holocaust and the Gaza Genocide: A Forbidden Comparison? juancole.com (A shorter, Dutch version of this essay appeared on September 24 in People who draw comparisons between the Holocaust and what Israel is doing to the Palestinians are often quick to be accused of antisemitism. But comparing is not the same as equating. There are certainly important differences, but there are similarities as well. In this article, I examine the similarities between Israel's treatment of the Palestinians today and the Nazis' treatment of the Jews at the time. | Amsterdam (Dispatch to Informed Comment;…
(2026-09-25). Cuba denounces Czech Republic's hypocrisy at the UN Human Rights Council. radiohc.cu Cuba's Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council (HRC), Rodolfo Benítez, denounced on Thursday the hypocrisy of the Czech Republic, which ignores the Palestinian genocide committed by Israel and also supports the criminal blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. | During an address to the plenary session of the 63rd HRC meeting, the diplomat — to illustrate the Czech attitude — referred to Molière's play *Tartuffe*, which he described as an undoubted masterpiece of satire on hypocrisy. | The comedy's main character is Tartuffe, an impostor who presents himself to everyone as a pe…
(2026-09-25). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-25). Twentieth Century Red Scares In The United States. scheerpost.com Charisse Burden-Stelly, PhD, Black Agenda Report The NSPM-7 and the report on Cuba represent a new red scare era. Red Scares are a recurring feature of the U.S. political tradition aimed at criminalizing anticapitalist politics through accusations of foreign infiltration and conspiracy. Red Scares are central to the "countersubversive political tradition" in which United States governance …
(2026-09-25). Trump Threatens Cuba At UN General Assembly, Cuba Responds. scheerpost.com Orinoco Tribune. In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, threatened Cuba, claiming that the country is under the highest level of pressure and that it will eventually fall. In protest against Trump's words, the Cuban delegation, led by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, walked out …
(2026-09-25). Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families. aljazeera.com New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.
(2026-09-25). UN Walkout Puts Netanyahu's Gaza Defense and Political Future Under Spotlight. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative defense of Israel's actions in the region at the United Nations on Thursday, as dozens of delegates walked out of the chamber in protest, highlighting Israel's growing diplomatic isolation ahead of its upcoming elections. Netanyahu used the speech to defend Israel's conduct in the Gaza war, attack …
(2026-09-25). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-25). Why South Korea won't send military to Strait of Hormuz. responsiblestatecraft.org Since the U.S. war against Iran started earlier this year, Washington has pressed its allies in Europe and Asia to "
(2026-09-25). Full text: Xi's remarks at state dinner held by Trump at the White House. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday gave remarks at the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States.
(2026-09-25). Gone to the dogs: Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, N.J., trains Seeing Eye dogs during performances. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? When the curtain goes up on the The more blasé, the better. | "It's really good for them to be able to just relax and be calm during this whole thing," said Peter Avagliano, the Somers Point technical director. "That's all we ask of them,…
(2026-09-25). Tata v Tata: What's behind India's big boardroom brawl? aljazeera.com India's most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group's future.
(2026-09-25). China announces new discoveries from archaeological projects overseas. ecns.cn China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday released new findings from three joint archaeological projects in Egypt, Tunisia and Kyrgyzstan.
(2026-09-25). Highlights of Chinese premier's speech at Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday addressed the launching ceremony of the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-09-25). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-25). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-25). Biggest campus vote to cut ties with Israel yet in Sydney Uni student referendum. solidarity.net.au Students at Sydney Uni have voted overwhelmingly to cut the university's ties with Israel, in a student referendum held alongside annual Student Representative Council elections.
(2026-09-25). 'Never Fails to Disappoint': Fetterman Joins GOP to Keep Trump's Iran War Going. scheerpost.com Jon Queally Common Dreams "This reckless war has cost American lives, innocent lives, tens of billions of dollars, and higher prices on nearly everything here at home. John and 49 Republican Senators voted in favor of all of that." Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on Thursday to help Republicans in the US Senate vote down a resolution to …
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-25). Sindh crucial to growing America-Pakistan ties, says US consul general. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has remained crucial to the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and the United States, with growing commercial engagement between the two countries offering further opportunities for cooperation, US Consul General Charles Goodman said on Thursday. | Speaking at a reception hosted by the US Consulate General in Karachi to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, Goodman traced the friendship between the two countries back to Pakistan's independence and highlighted Sindh's role in strengthening bilateral ties. | "Lasting stability is built on economic prosperity, and our consulate team i…
(2026-09-25). Just the News Is Right: A Warmer Climate Is A Safer Climate. wattsupwiththat.com a new Congressional Budget office (CBO) report estimates that modest future warming will avoid millions of temperature-related deaths, because the decrease in very cold days will result in fewer hospitalizations. This tracks with other research, and it is very good that the CBO and Just the News are acknowledging this fact.
(2026-09-25). New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill demands lieutenant governor resign after investigation finds Caldwell sexually harassed woman. whyy.org New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has demanded that Lt. Gov. "The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office," Sherrill said in an emailed statement. "I hold everyone in my Administration to the highest ethical standard. We all have a duty to follow our state…
(2026-09-25). 9 White Label Digital Agencies for Resellers in 2026. moguldom.com Nine agencies show up again and again when marketers search for a partner to fulfill SEO work behind the scenes or run it in-house. Some sell full-service digital . Others focus on a narrower lane. The right fit depends on whether you need a single specialist plugged into your existing workflow or a full team …
(2026-09-25). Silence of the lambs: DSA, pseudo-left cover up Mamdani's meeting with Trump and Sanders' AI summit with Bannon. wsws.org As Sanders shares a stage with Bannon and Mamdani hosts Trump, the DSA and its allies have said nothing, and The Nation cropped Trump out of a photograph.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Last Front – Palestinian Culture" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5Lr……
(2026-09-25). Prize-winning film NAZA provokes a vitriolic response from Netanyahu and Israeli officials. wsws.org The official campaign was accompanied by threats from far-right groups, calling for violence against the directors and their families and the demolition of their homes, chanting "Death penalty for traitors."
(2026-09-25). Blue Waterways: Reconnecting Europe Through Its Rivers. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe has spent decades building connectivity on land. High-speed railways, motorways, bridges, tunnels, ports and logistics hubs have transformed the continent into one of the world's most integrated economic spaces. Yet one of Europe's oldest connectivity systems—the network of rivers and canals that historically carried people, goods and ideas across borders—has remained strangely peripheral to …
(2026-09-25). Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded. aljazeera.com People face harsh conditions, overcrowding, limited aid, and alleged abuse while awaiting decisions on their future.
(2026-09-25). US government continues to torture gunshot victim Wilber Garces Perez. wsws.org Four days after an ICE thug shot him in the back, Garces Perez remains imprisoned with a bleeding wound and a bullet near his spine, despite a specialist's recommendation that it be surgically removed.
(2026-09-25). 100 Books, One Bigger Message: Japan Reaffirms Its Long-Term Commitment to Pakistan. thinktank.pk Japan is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to Pakistan by placing greater emphasis on education, youth engagement, cultural understanding and people-to-people connections between the two countries. The message was highlighted by H.E. Mr. AKAMATSU Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, during his visit to the Islamabad Campus of Bahria University on September 24, where he held …
(2026-09-25). Brodhead, WI, September 26, 2026: Green County Pride Fest. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Discover William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. & our 2026 Golden Harvest Birthday Fandango. indybay.org In 1844, William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. was appointed by Thomas Larkin to serve as the U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican Alta California. His documentation of the Bear Flag Revolt, is the initial military acquisition of California during the US/Mexican War, 1846-1848.
(2026-09-25). All Trump's Apprentices in Planetary Apocalypse. juancole.com ( Once…
(2026-09-25). Tensions between Türkiye and Greece escalate amid deepening imperialist war. wsws.org One NATO member is carrying out a military deployment against another member of the same alliance. This escalation is a by-product of the imperialist war that is metastasising from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and tending to merge into a single conflict.
(2026-09-25). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-25). Labor must stop helping One Nation scapegoat migrants. socialist-alliance.org 
Home affairs and immigration minister Tony Burke's new immigration policy is a boost to Pauline Hanson's One Nation and its Trumpite politics of hate, racism and division, argues Sue Bolton.
(2026-09-25). White House bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters from state dinner. wsws.org The action appeared to be in direct defiance of a restraining order issued by a federal judge, requiring the Trump administration to restore access to the White House for the three media outlets.
(2026-09-25). Australia: The Victorian educators' struggle—lessons of a sellout. wsws.org After twice rejecting union-Labor government agreements and taking statewide strike action, a majority of Victorian public school educators voted to accept a fundamentally unchanged deal that entrenches four more years of untenable workloads, low wages and a worsening staffing crisis.
(2026-09-25). Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebration. aljazeera.com Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Santa Cruz: Hands Across the Sand. indybay.org Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-25). Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three. aljazeera.com Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen's government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.
(2026-09-25). Joseph Kishore discusses fight to free Bogdan Syrotiuk on the Punch Up Pod. wsws.org Kishore discussed the Ukrainian socialist's imprisonment for opposing the war and the growing international demand for his freedom.
(2026-09-25). Massive Ivanka Trump Problem Triggers Existential Threat to GOP: 'Rage Is Building'. progressivehub.net KATHLEEN CULLITON | RAW STORY…
(2026-09-25). Niger Rejects Key Rights Recommendations at UN Review. hrw.org Niger has rejected key recommendations raised by United Nations member countries during its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) earlier this year, including calls to address arbitrary detention, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and accountability for serious human rights violations. The UPR is a UN Human Rights Council process in which the human rights records of member states are reviewed by other member countries every five years. | Click to expand Image | Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger attends the Alliance of Sahel States second summit on security and development, in…
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-25). China to ease market access, boost digital trade: Premier Li. ecns.cn China will further ease market access and improve policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports, Premier Li Qiang said Thursday, pledging to share opportunities in its market with other countries.
(2026-09-25). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Trump. ecns.cn Trump held a welcome ceremony for Xi, who is on a state visit to the United States, at the White House on Thursday.
(2026-09-25). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-25). Fact check: Italian PM Meloni did not attend UNGA; viral video criticising Israel is from 2025. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Palestinian users, based on their past posts, across social media platforms have been sharing a video since September 23, 2026, allegedly showing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticising Israel at the ongoing 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. However, the clip is old, from her speech during the 80th UNGA session in 2025. | The 81st UNGA Session opened in New York on September 8, 2026. The high-level General Debate, considered the highlight of the annual gathering, commenced on September 22. More than 150 heads of state and government addressed the UNGA over the week, outli…
(2026-09-25). Is climate activism dead? We went looking for It in New York City. wattsupwiththat.com Climate Week was less a citywide uprising than a climate-industry trade show.
(2026-09-25). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-25). Chinese architect brings Eastern design ideas to Lucas Museum in Los Angeles. ecns.cn Founded by "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum covers about 28,000 square meters and houses more than 40,000 pieces of art and artifacts.
(2026-09-25). Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount. aljazeera.com France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Türkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.
(2026-09-25). Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt. aljazeera.com Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
(2026-09-25). Two freight railroads account for half of industry safety problems. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Two of the nation's biggest freight railroads, #1 Union Pacific and #4 Norfolk Southern—which UP plans to buy and gobble up in a monster megamerger—accounted for half of the rail industry's safety accidents and federal citations in fiscal 2025, a new report says. Unions note that as railroads push for mega mergers, plans to increase …
(2026-09-25). Macron says France will help defend Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port. geo.tv France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the audience during a press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on September 18, 2026. — Reuters Macron says deployment is not meant to involve France in conflicts.Warns about possible Russian attacks…
(2026-09-25). IG Metall union ties pay to company profits, preparing new cuts for autoworkers in Germany. wsws.org By linking wage rises to individual firms' profit margins, IG Metall is setting up deeper cuts in real wages for workers in the crisis-hit auto and machine-building sectors, while dangling bonuses for arms firms.
(2026-09-25). Nepal PM says global order is broken in fighting climate crisis. aljazeera.com Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah was applauded at the UN General Assembly after his speech on climate crisis.
(2026-09-25). Nepal's leader labels devastating flood a 'warning to the world'. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.
(2026-09-25). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-25). The Persistent Myth of Lower Prices. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's energy debate continues to be influenced by assumptions that belong to a different era. Throughout much of the period that followed the end of the Cold War, policymakers, markets and consumers became accustomed to a world in which major disruptions were regarded as temporary episodes. Prices could rise abruptly, but the prevailing belief remained …
(2026-09-25). On NSPM-7 Anniversary, Defending Rights Dissent Alerts Congress to FBI Monitoring of Political Speech. rightsanddissent.org Can the FBI Spy on First Amendment Protected Activity? According to a new analysis of the FBI's rules from Defending Rights & Dissent, the answer is yes. | This morning, Defending Rights & Dissent delivered Can the FBI Spy on the First Amendment? to every Congressional office. The report exposes how the FBI has quietly put together internal rules for itself that blatantly permit spying on political speech. The report is released on the first anniversary of Trump's National Security Presidential Memo-7 (NSPM-7), which serves as the administration's blueprint to crush domestic political opponents on the left. | "Wi…
(2026-09-25). 'So We're Going on Tour': Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine Tour'. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). NDMA warns of heavy rain, flash floods across upper regions from Sept 25 to 30. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued an alert over expected rainfall and weather-related hazards across the country's upper regions from September 25 to 30, warning of possible flash floods in mountainous areas and urban flooding in several districts. | According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), a westerly weather system is expected to intensify on September 25 and 26, bringing thunderstorms and rainfall to parts of upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Islamabad. | The anticipated rainfall could trigger flash f…
(2026-09-25). Ed Sheeran Does Provide A 'Safe Space' — For The Billionaires Who Own Him. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack Sheeran's 'political neutrality' is a cover story — hiding an implicit deal. He's allowed to grow rich, on condition he denies a platform to anyone trying to hold the billionaire class to account Lots of journalists do disinformation. After all, it's often their job: to get you looking in the wrong place …
(2026-09-25). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-25). How to rebuild? Development, debt, and disaster in Nepal. peoplesworld.org 
The recent environmental disaster in Nepal points to a larger problem than flood management. It reveals how decades of development has reorganized an entire valley around roads, trade, and border infrastructure, concentrating people and investment in places increasingly exposed to climate hazards. On Aug. 26, a wall of water, rock, and ice tore down the …
(2026-09-25). Marines Rushing To Equip Amphibious Combat Vehicles With New Anti-Drone Jammers. twz.com 
(2026-09-25). Prince Rahim Aga Khan lauds PM Shehbaz's regional peace efforts at UN. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, with the prince paying tribute to PM Shehbaz's efforts for regional peace and stability at a time of heightened tensions. | According to a post on X by the Government of Pakistan, the premier warmly welcomed Prince Rahim and fondly recalled their meeting earlier this year during the Aga Khan's visit to Pakistan. | "The prime minister appreciated the commitment of Prince Rahim Aga Khan to maintaining longstanding friendly and positive relations with Pakistan and reiterate…
(2026-09-25). Unite Community members in Greater Manchester demand Bogdan Syrotiuk's immediate release from Ukrainian jail. wsws.org The Unite community branch noted with horror that, after 2 years of pre-trial incarceration, Bogdan has been sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment.
(2026-09-25). Latvia To Order Anduril's Barracuda Cruise Missile For Long-Range Strike Capability. twz.com 
NATO member Latvia is moving toward acquiring Anduril Industries' "It was great to visit Anduril to meet w…
(2026-09-25). Greens divided over koala park carbon credit scam. socialist-alliance.org 
Federal Labor maintained its support for the fossil fuel industry against community demands for genuine climate action, by voting down a motion that would have blocked the so-called Improved Native Forest Management system. The Greens were split on the vote. Alex Bainbridge looks at what is at stake.
(2026-09-25). China's higher education population reaches 270 million. ecns.cn The number of people in China who have received higher education has reached 270 million, a Ministry of Education official said Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Bond markets in a "meltdown" wsws.org The yield on the 10-year bond rose 0.15 percentage points on Wednesday and then followed this with a further increase of 0.11 percentage points yesterday, taking it to 5.23 percent, with no indication as to when the sell-off might stop.
(2026-09-25). Peak Bird Migration Reveals Gaps In Northwest Weather Radar. wattsupwiththat.com We are now at the peak of the bird migration season, and weather radar does a good job of tracking our feathered friends.
(2026-09-25). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-25). Trump proposes zero raises next year for most federal workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —If you are an ICE agent or a billionaire, the latest Trump budget is chock-full of money for you, but if you are a federal worker who keeps the country running, there is not even a single dime. The proposed wage increase for you next year is $0.00. Immigration services, as late as ten …
(2026-09-25). Brigham Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Largest Open-Ended RN Strike in MA History as MGB Billionaires Refuse to Bargain a Fair Contract that Protects Patient Care. wibailoutpeople.org 
09.24.2026 4,000 Brigham nurses are seeking a fair union contract that protects patient care, strengthens the permanent nursing workforce and provides affordable health insurance BOSTON, Mass. — The 4,000 Registered nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), cast an overwhelming 93% vote on September 24 to authorize an open-ended …
(2026-09-25). Satellite-based farming demo cuts inputs, boosts rice yields in NE China. ecns.cn A satellite-based digital farming demonstration in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province reduced agricultural inputs by about 18%, improved operational efficiency by more than 20% and increased rice yields by around 750 kilograms per hectare, according to results presented at a satellite industry conference in Jiamusi.
(2026-09-25). PSX gains 266 points in range-bound session. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a range-bound day, gaining only 266.15 points on Friday to close at 170,765, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty and elevated oil prices. | PSX witnessed a mixed session today, with the KSE-100 Index gaining 266 points (+0.16% DoD) to close at 170,765. During the trading hours, the benchmark index traded in both directions before ending on a flattish note ahead of the weekend, noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. | The KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 171,160 (+661 points; +0.39%) and an…
(2026-09-25). Adi Shankara : Exploring the Philosopher-Saint of Advaita Vedanta. indybay.org Explore the significance of Adi Sankara, the renowned Hindu philosopher and spiritual teacher associated with Advaita Vedanta. | This traditional statue represents his contribution to Indian spirituality, Hindu philosophy, and Vedantic teachings.
(2026-09-25). Amelia Ky Teams Up With Hollywood's Abigail Breslin for Stunning New Music Video. indybay.org The video serves as an ambitious, cinematic showcase for artist Amelia Ky O'yama. A major highlight of the production is a special guest appearance by Academy Award-nominated Hollywood actress Abigail Breslin, who stars alongside Amelia. | üéµ Themes and Lyrics | The track is delivered in Czech and carries a dark, aggressive, and highly confident energy (0: 07). Key thematic elements drawn from the video's transcript include: | • Establishing Dominance: The lyrics open with intense, direct call-outs ("You f***ers think you have what it takes to face me? Look at me!"
(2026-09-25). Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.
(2026-09-25). Fight to stop data centers unites Americans. peoplesworld.org 
These days, it seems as though there are new data centers being proposed and built everywhere. Tech companies have long relied on these gigantic server warehouses to process massive amounts of digital data. But a race to develop AI, championed by President Donald Trump, has fed a sharp surge in construction. The problem is, no one really …
(2026-09-25). Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match. aljazeera.com Israel footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.
(2026-09-25). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | BERLIN, GERMANY JUNE 16: Heavy iron doors between different rooms during a media event on June 16, 2026, at the former Cold War-era Pankstraàüe subway station, now used as a nuclear fallout shelter. Built in the 1970s, the bunker offers sleeping accommodations for 3,339…
(2026-09-25). Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade. aljazeera.com Tigray was cut off from the world during the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed around 600,000 people.
(2026-09-25). Xi calls for translating new vision of China-U.S. relationship into action. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for translating the new vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and finding the right way for the two major countries to get along with each other.
(2026-09-25). UK returns 12 lost cultural relics, artworks to China. ecns.cn China received 12 lost cultural relics and artworks returned by the United Kingdom during a handover ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy in London on Tuesday, according to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-25). Texas executes Ker'Sean Ramey a week after killing his codefendant. wsws.org Ramey was condemned by a jury from which prosecutors had removed every prospective black juror, after a trial in which he was represented by a part-time lawyer who worked days as a dentist and had never tried a capital case.
(2026-09-25). Trump administration moves to gut Head Start, including mandating English-only classrooms. wsws.org A proposed rule would strip out some 1,400 Head Start standards, hand class ratios to the states and mandate English-only instruction, deepening the administration's assault on poor and immigrant families.
(2026-09-25). Why did Ukrainian President Zelensky visit North Bay, Ontario, home to the Waffen SS veteran Yaroslav Hunka? wsws.org Amid a massive escalation of the US/NATO war on Russia, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky visited Canada for three days earlier this month to drum up more financial support and military equipment for his dictatorial regime.
(2026-09-25). Mastering Chinese culture is key to faithfully translating its masterpieces: Italian sinologist. ecns.cn Italian sinologist Patrizia Liberati said in an interview that the soul of a nation is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. To truly understand each other, people must first cast aside prejudices and stereotypes, engaging in sincere dialogue on an equal footing.
(2026-09-25). Fighting erupts between Tigray's rebel alliance and Ethiopia's military. aljazeera.com Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia's military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.
(2026-09-25). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-25). DESNZ Heat Network Disinformation. wattsupwiththat.com Heating will cost more. That is the certain result. The uncertain result is the carbon saving. There is no independently checked account that covers the incinerator, the electricity used by the barges, the losses, or the gas boilers kept as backup. The press release assumes a carbon cut. It does not prove one.
(2026-09-25). Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Seen Flying On F/A-18 Super Hornet For The First Time. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy has given us the first look at
(2026-09-25). 5 missing after explosion collapses building in historic heart of Athens. tribune.com.pk 
Five people are missing after an explosion caused a building to collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district on Friday morning, Greece's Fire Department said, according to the Greek state news agency AMNA, as search operations continued at the scene. | The explosion and subsequent fire broke out on Lysikratous Street shortly after 7.30 am local time (0430GMT). | A large number of firefighters, including personnel from the Special Disaster Response Unit, were searching the rubble using specialized equipment, thermal imaging cameras and a trained search dog. | The five missing people are believed to have been sta…
(2026-09-25). Processing error could disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters in Texas. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by A massive backlog of voter registration applications in Texas could affect the outcome of local and state elections, including a contentious election involving a U.S. Senate seat. | Public officials in the Republican-controlled state…
(2026-09-25). Hong Kong launches charitable foundation to support cancer prevention. ecns.cn An international charitable foundation dedicated to cancer prevention and control was established in Hong Kong on Wednesday, with plans to provide 5,000 to 10,000 free cancer screenings for people at higher risk of cancer and share cancer-prevention expertise with Belt and Road partner countries and regions.
(2026-09-25). China to expand global reach of cultural products as homegrown IP gains popularity. ecns.cn China will accelerate the global expansion of quality cultural products following the international popularity of homegrown IPs like Wukong and Nezha, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Pal-Awda NY/NJ Free Palestine from the River to the Sea! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). Xi calls for regular military dialogue with US to prevent crisis. geo.tv US President Donald Trump holds a binder as he stands next to Chinese President Xi Jinping before Xi delivers a speech during a state dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026. — ReutersTrump welcomes Xi to White House for high-profile state visit.Taiwan…
(2026-09-25). PTI postpones Islamabad march to October 4: party sources. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Friday decided to postpone its planned long march on Islamabad until October 4, with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set to formally announce the decision, according to party sources. | The PTI had announced last month that it would march to Islamabad on September 27 to press for the release of party founder Imran Khan. The party had been preparing a central convoy from K-P, with caravans from other parts of the country expected to join before proceeding towards the federal capital. The federal government warned the party against going ahead wi…
(2026-09-25). An Emerging Power Alliance called BRICS. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Shoaib Khan, Founder and President, ALFAAZ Education and Cultural Society, Mumbai Visiting Faculty, Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, University of Mumbai New Delhi's relationship with Beijing has been more about temporary calm than a true shift in strategy over the past year. Still, India has started to agree on more measures that allow …
(2026-09-25). Faded, tattered and torn: The Gilded Age glory of Elkins Park's Lynnewood Hall is back on display after 84 years. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Lynnewood Hall is a Gilded Age estate in Elkins Park whose gilding is severely tarnished. | The 110,000-square-foot mansion has 107 rooms, including 38 bathrooms and one of the largest private ballrooms on the East Coast. But plaster walls are crumbling, mirrors are shattered, ceiling moldings are propped up by 2x4s and wood-paneled rooms are streaked with water stains. | "This is America's Downton Abbey," Edward Thome, executive director of the Lynnewood Hall Preservation F…
(2026-09-25). Nadia Khan's gym questions overshadow Parishae Adnan's NYFW achievement. tribune.com.pk 
TV host Nadia Khan faced criticism over her interview with designer Parishae Adnan, with viewers questioning why a conversation following the designer's New York Fashion Week achievement repeatedly focused on her clothing, gym videos and whether her parents approved of her choices. | Parishae recently appeared on Rise and Shine, co-hosted by Khan and Zohaib Hassan on 365 News, following her appearance at New York Fashion Week, where she closed Flying Solo's showcase with her collection Second Skin. The collection centred on sustainability and the reworking of existing garments, bringing Pakistani craftsmanship…
(2026-09-25). Madison, October 8, 2026: All Ages Benefit Show for Building Unity's Fight for Our Lives Democracy Tour. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). New York City experiences the second outbreak of Legionnaires' disease this year. wsws.org Inadequate control measures result in about 5,000 to 8,500 cases of Legionnaires' disease currently diagnosed in the US each year.
(2026-09-25). Tuesday 9/29: CLOSE AI: No killer robots for ICE, war & fascism! indybay.org Marina Green – near Filmore St.
(2026-09-25). Chinese veteran actor You Benchang dies at 93. ecns.cn Chinese veteran actor You Benchang died of an illness at 93 in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-09-25). Alia Bhatt-backed 'Don't be shy' offers a glossy new take on coming-of-age romance. tribune.com.pk 
Alia Bhatt is backing a new generation of actors with Don't Be Shy, a Hindi coming-of-age film that takes audiences into the familiar but complicated world of college friendships, first love and figuring out who you are. | Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film is produced by Alia and Shaheen Bhatt and stars Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal in the lead roles. The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on September 25. | Bhatt announced the release on her Instagram Story, writing: "Our little film, our core four and our amazing director… all yours from tonight." The mess…
(2026-09-25). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-25). China urges Japan to earn trust through concrete actions: spokesperson. ecns.cn The world cares more about what Japan does than what it says, and Japan can only realize its postwar image as a "country for peace" by repenting its history and making a clean break with militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – SF Bay Chapter. indybay.org Ocean Beach Stairwell 19, Great Hwy Near Beach Chalet, San Francisco…
(2026-09-25). Judge Grants Diversion in Goat Rescue Case, Over Prosecution's Objection. indybay.org The decision comes after judge reviewed animal cruelty evidence documented at Vera Goat Dairy prior to rescue…
(2026-09-25). The Pentagon gets flocked in a no-bid contract. What could go wrong? responsiblestatecraft.org As the headquarters to the U.S. military, the Pentagon is surrounded by billions of dollars worth of surveillance and security technology. These systems provide multiple layers of protection for the building but they also carry a risk of backfiring: any surveillance system that is vulnerable to intruders could potentially provide unauthorized users with details about the activities of the Defense Department (DOD) and its employees. This risk is higher than usual right now because of the decision to install a controversial piece of equipment all over the Pentagon grounds: Flock cameras.There are at least nine…
(2026-09-25). Contested memory: The German Democratic Republic and its erasure. peoplesworld.org 
I have been asked many times about life in the GDR, where I was born and grew up. So, I am opening a blank page on my laptop to note some thoughts. A Brief Historical Background Following the defeat of fascism in Germany — above all by the Soviet Union — the country was divided …
(2026-09-25). UK returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China. ecns.cn A handover ceremony for 12 Chinese cultural relics and artworks returned by the UK to China was held at the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
(2026-09-25). Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates. aljazeera.com First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues.
(2026-09-25). United Airlines maintenance technicians vote to reject Teamsters-backed contract. wsws.org Maintenance technicians at United Airlines vote by 53 percent to turn down a contract that failed to meet their wage demands and sought concessions allowing outsourcing to non-union labor.
(2026-09-25). How a Single Blocked Channel in Australia Could Put Billions in US Submarine Investment at Risk. moguldom.com Western Australia is preparing for a much larger submarine presence at HMAS Stirling, with major infrastructure work already underway. That investment depends on a base that sits within the busy maritime environment of Cockburn Sound. The evidence concerning AUKUS raises an important question about what could happen if access to the Sound were suddenly restricted. A …
(2026-09-25). Is Israel's reign ending? Macklemore and the cultural war over Palestine. peoplesworld.org 
Page Six Hollywood recently declared: "War of Open Letters Erupts Between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Factions in Hollywood." Only a few years ago, a headline like this would have seemed unthinkable. The article described an increasingly open struggle between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel forces within the entertainment industry. On one side are artists and other industry figures …
(2026-09-25). Delaware election 2026: Midterm voter guides, key races and more. whyy.org Who is on the ballot in Delaware?: | In Delaware, voters will weigh in on races for attorney general, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House, among others. | U.S. Senate: | What do U.S. senators do?: | The U.S. Senate, whose 100 members comprise the upper chamber of the legislative branch, works with the U.S. House of Representatives to make laws, confirm presidential appointments and approve treaties. U.S. senators serve six-year terms. | Who is running for the U.S. Senate in Delaware?: | Democratic Party: Republican Part…
(2026-09-25). Switzerland's neutrality vote is asking the wrong question. aljazeera.com The real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland.
(2026-09-25). Over 1,200 innovation projects showcased at China's national invention exhibition. ecns.cn More than 1,200 innovation projects are being showcased at the 30th National Invention Exhibition, which opened Wednesday in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, and runs through Friday, according to the China Association of Inventions.
(2026-09-25). Why Is China Investing in Balochistan Despite the Law-and-Order Situation? thinktank.pk The province is rich in natural resources, sits on the Arabian Sea and contains Gwadar, one of the most strategically important locations in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At the same time, the province faces persistent security challenges, political tensions, economic deprivation and periodic attacks involving militant and separatist groups. Yet China continues to engage …
(2026-09-25). Tens of Thousands Protest the War Criminal Butcher Netanyahu in NYC! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-25). The Blueprint for Democrats to Win Back Voters. theintercept.com 
It's the year of the democratic socialist. But the group that helped start the earthquake currently transforming the Democratic Party almost didn't make it to 2026. | After suffering major losses last election cycle after a deluge of pro-Israel lobby spending, Justice Democrats, which supports progressive candidates getting elected to Congress, was on the verge of being written about in the past tense. | "Everyone sort of doubted that there was a comeback to be had. I think a lot of people, AIPAC included, saw last cycle as the harbinger for what's to come: They were on the rise, JD and the left were on the…
(2026-09-25). How Small Businesses Can Evaluate Credit Card Processing Beyond the Transaction Rate. moguldom.com For a small business, accepting credit cards is often a basic requirement rather than a luxury. Customers expect convenient payment options whether they are buying at a counter, ordering online, paying an invoice, or signing up for a recurring service. That makes card acceptance a key operating expense. Yet comparing payment processors by looking only …
(2026-09-25). SF Superior Court Issues Temporary Injunction Against SFMTA and MUNI Ticketing Agents. indybay.org The San Francisco Superior Court has issued a Cease and Desist Order and Notice of Temporary Injunction against the SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents.The order, officially filed on September 24, 2026, by Department 302 (Joseph M. Quinn), strictly bars transit enforcement personnel from issuing citations, conducting enforcement actions, or pursuing collections against the three named plaintiffs: Kylie Liana Liberato Stein, Samantha Fletcher, and Amelia Kylie O'Yamahavalushkiugh.The dynamic summary of the situation includes the following key points: Immediate Halt: All SFMTA and MUNI ticketing agents must stop ta…
(2026-09-25). JI to set up 25 protest camps across Karachi over power woes, petroleum levy from tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Munim Zafar on Friday announced the establishment of 25 demonstration camps across Karachi from tomorrow onwards to protest against the city's power woes and the petroleum levy. | A day earlier, K-Electric top brass shied away from a call for a meeting at the Sindh Assembly. The company's absence did little to cool lawmakers' anger over Karachi's persistent power cuts, and instead the no-show pushed a special house committee closer to punitive action, with possible privilege proceedings and even arrest on the cards. | Speaking at a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq in Kara…
(2026-09-25). China wins women's team badminton gold at Asian Games after 12 years. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 in the women's team badminton final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, reclaiming the title after a 12-year absence.
(2026-09-25). 7,000 persimmon trees bear fruit, adding autumn charm to Hangzhou. ecns.cn More than 7,000 persimmon trees are laden with fruit, while visitors enjoy persimmon picking during a themed event.
(2026-09-25). Pakistan, Türkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis. aljazeera.com Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement…
(2026-09-25). Pakistan begin ASEAN Cup journey with Thailand test. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan begin their FIFA ASEAN Cup journey with a Thailand outing on Saturday with head coach Nolberto Solano urging his players to use the tournament as a test against some of Asia's stronger sides. | The Group B match at Bandung's Si Jalak Harupat Stadium kicks-off at 2pm PST and marks Pakistan's first appearance in an official FIFA tournament. | Pakistan will also face the Philippines on September 29 before completing their group campaign against Vietnam in Jakarta on October 2. | "We want to use this opportunity to test ourselves against teams like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam," Solano told a pre-mat…
(2026-09-25). Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii. aljazeera.com Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
(2026-09-25). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-25). UPTE CWA UCSF Healthcare Workers Still Facing H&S Dangers & Lack Of Pay Parity From UCSF. indybay.org Dozens of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at SF General Hospital at Building 80/90 where UPTE social worker Alberto Rangel was killed by a patient earlier in the year. They spoke out about the serious health and safety issues an the need for pay parity of all social workers.
(2026-09-25). Fetterman Joins GOP to Block Iran War Powers Resolution — Again. truthout.org Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on Thursday to help Republicans in the US Senate vote down a resolution to end the "illegal" war of choice launched against Iran by President Donald Trump earlier this year. In the 49-50 vote, the Republican majority blocked the latest resolution calling for an end to the war. While four Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine… |
(2026-09-25). Italy approves school decree banning burqa, capping foreign pupils. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a school decree that bans face coverings including the burqa and niqab in schools and introduces a 30% cap on certain foreign pupils in first-year classes, the national news agency ANSA reported. | The decree prohibits participation in curricular and extracurricular school activities, as well as school-family activities, with the face covered in a way that prevents identification, except for specific health or security reasons. | Read: Austrian headscarf ban for under-14s faces first test as schools reopen | Violations can incur administrative fines of between…
(2026-09-25). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). People across the world celebrate Mid-Autumn together: Overseas influencers immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). China launches 26th batch of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-25). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). How 3 Colonial Empires Won and Lost Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. juancole.com
(2026-09-25). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). U.S. Sen. Coons of Delaware received, then redirected donations from contractor who's now in prison for illegal contributions. whyy.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Fairy-tale autumn scenery in Ergun, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-25). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Malcolm X Speech on Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-25). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-25). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – No Oil Drilling off Monterey Coast. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-09-25). Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after 'exploitative' plan. aljazeera.com Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.
(2026-09-24). Palestinian Elections: Gaza West Bank youth launch independent list in rejection of factional politics. mondoweiss.net 
For the second time, a self-funded civil society list led by young Gazans is seeking a seat in the Palestinian Legislative Council, focusing on immediate hardships, like unemployment, healthcare, and shelter, rather than political ideology.
(2026-09-24). Africa-EU Relations in a Shifting World Order: How Emerging Powers Are Reshaping Economic Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu With the current geopolitical shifts and the emergence of a multipolar world, political, economic, and diplomatic relations between countries are changing. Through BRICS and the Global South, China seeks to challenge the perceived Western hegemony of the global political and economic order. In that regard, Beijing engages with African countries by expanding its influence on …
(2026-09-24). Suspect arrested in connection with Sydenham killings to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested in connection with Sydenham killings to appear in court | A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of nine people in Sydenham in October 2021 is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Friday, 25 September. ⚪ According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was arrested in the Obuka area in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday night. ⚪ On 16 October 2021, six people were shot and killed at a house at Palmiet Road Informal Settlement in Sydenham. A short distance from the scene, three more people were shot and killed in two separate incidents on the same d…