(2026-09-20). Iran's nuclear doctrine not changed, but NPT withdrawal possible: Top security official. presstv.co.uk Iran's top security official says the country still avoids weaponization of its nuclear program.
(2026-09-20). China rejects unilateral sanctions as Trump signs bill targeting Russia, Iran. presstv.co.uk China reiterates its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization after Trump signed sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
(2026-09-20). China opposes U.S. secondary tariffs on third countries. ecns.cn China opposes the use of so-called secondary sanctions against third countries, a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Friday after the United States signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
(2026-09-20). Stories Beyond Numbers: Mojtaba, three-day-old infant whose life was cut short before it could bloom. presstv.co.uk Mojtaba, a three-day-old Iranian infant killed with his family during the recent war, became a symbol of the civilian toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and is remembered through Parisa Rashidi's painting inspired by the events of Ashura.
(2026-09-20). Hezbollah leader: Iran thwarted US-Israeli war goals; ultimate victory belongs to resistance. presstv.co.uk Hezbollah's secretary-general underlines Iran's victorious confrontation against unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.
(2026-09-20). The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran. juancole.com
(2026-09-20). Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire: Rezaei. presstv.co.uk Rezaei says the United States should agree to Tehran's terms if it wants to escape from the quagmire of the war against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-20). Silencing Macklemore and the Gaza Genocide: Robert Kraft's Failure to Manufacture Consent. juancole.com Robert Kraft's hypocrisy is obvious, but it doesn't matter when you're a billionaire activist owner used to getting what you want, which includes having Macklemore booted from a concert at his stadium. |
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(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-20). U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on suffocating Cuban families. radiohc.cu U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a congressional hearing, criticizing the oil restrictions and sanctions that are creating a humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba. | Waters accused the maximum pressure policy and fuel blockade of suffocating Cuban families and children by preventing the entry of food and electricity. The restrictions on oil supplies have led to prolonged, widespread blackouts, shortages of drinking water, and severe delays in the distribution of UN food aid. | While the administration defends the economic pressure measures as part of its sa…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Alto dirigente partidista de Cuba reconoce esfuerzo de trabajadores del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda reconoció este sábado en su perfil de la red social Facebook el esfuerzo titánico de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del sistema eléctrico nacional (SEN) en la restitución del servicio tras las desconexiones. | El dirigente subrayó que el trabajo de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del SEN es doblemente meritorio cuando se trata de restablecer el servicio tras una desconexión.No escatiman un minuto, ni de día ni de noche, para devolver la electricidad a los hogares, hosp…
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza. aljazeera.com Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-20). Iran retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims: Armed Forces. presstv.co.uk A senior Iranian commander says the initiative of the Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's hands.
(2026-09-20). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Iran's tourism momentum amid war and sanctions. presstv.co.uk Iran's tourism economy is taking an unusual shape, with private investment and domestic demand driving growth even as war, sanctions and limited connectivity constrain international tourism.
(2026-09-20). Israeli forces abduct eight Palestinians in West Bank amid settler violence. presstv.co.uk Israeli forces have abducted eight Palestinians in the village of Ad-Deqaiqa in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron following an attack by Israeli settlers, according to WAFA.
(2026-09-20). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-20). MDCAT 2026 held across Pakistan as thousands of candidates sit exam. tribune.com.pk 
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 is being held across Pakistan on Sunday, with thousands of candidates appearing for the test for admission to medical and dental colleges. | According to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), a total of 138,160 candidates have registered for the entrance examination this year. Punjab had the highest number of registered candidates at 49,199. | A total of 9,923 candidates are registered in Balochistan, while 2,761 candidates have registered from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and 1,721 from Gilgit-Baltistan(G-B). Islamabad has 1,245 registered c…
(2026-09-20). Beyond the Beaten Path: The Hidden Wonders of Bagu. pressenza.com By Oliver P. Ngiwas | Ubbog Falls. Tucked away in the mountains of Bagu, Bakun, Benguet, Ubbog Falls stands as one of the community's remarkable natural treasures. Known locally as the "Largest Ubbog," its crystal-clear waters cascade through the rugged mountain landscape, offering a refreshing glimpse of nature at its purest. | Deep in the mountains of Bakun, Benguet, lies a community that many people may never have heard of—a place where life moves quietly, simply, and peacefully. Barangay Bagu is one of the far-flung communities of the municipality. Modern conveniences may not always be within easy reac…
(2026-09-19). China's Yu Zidi, Chang Mohan book spots in women's 200m butterfly final. ecns.cn Chinese swimmers Yu Zidi and Chang Mohan finished first and second, respectively, in the women's 200m butterfly on Sunday at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, clocking 2: 07.97 and 2: 10.67 to advance to the final.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises. aljazeera.com 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
(2026-09-20). Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh as fire breaks out near King Khalid airport. geo.tv Smoke billows from a Saudi Aramco petroleum storage facility after an attack in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 26, 2022. —ReutersFire breaks out at fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport.Houthi forces claim two operations using missiles and drones.One targeted Riyadh…
(2026-09-20). Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation. aljazeera.com PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple boss Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.
(2026-09-20). 2026 China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opens in SW China's Chongqing with record participation, global buyers. ecns.cn The 24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opened in Chongqing on Saturday, drawing more than 50,000 visitors on its first day and setting a new attendance record for the country's leading motorcycle trade event.
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Liangyue celebrates its 10th birthday at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn The park prepared a birthday cake, flowers, stuffed toys and a snow bed as special gifts for the panda.
(2026-09-20). Discover Iran: Tabriz's 'Mausoleum of Poets,' where centuries of Persian literary history live on. presstv.co.uk Maqbarat al-Shu'ara, Tabriz's centuries-old Mausoleum of Poets, preserves the memory of generations of poets, mystics and scholars beneath a striking modern memorial.
(2026-09-20). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-19). Chinese athlete wins first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands. presstv.co.uk Anak Krakatau erupted twice , spreading ash and disrupting flights across western Indonesia.
(2026-09-20). Hareem, Mishael fail to advance in 50m breaststroke. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's swimmers Hareem Malik and Mishael Aisha Hyat finished outside the qualifying places in the women's 50m breaststroke heats at the 20th Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. | Hareem Malik finished 22nd overall with a 36.52 seconds timing, while Mishael Aisha Hyat was 24th after she clocked 37.02 seconds. | China's Tang Qianting dominated the event, winning her heat in 29.50 seconds to top the overall standings. The reigning world-record holder came within 0.06 seconds of her own Asian record of 29.44, and her time was also below the Games record of 29.92. | Japan's Satomi Suzuki finishe…
(2026-09-20). State funeral honours Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa. aljazeera.com Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
(2026-09-20). 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.
(2026-09-20). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-20). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-20). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-20). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-20). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-20). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-19). World Organization for Science Literacy officially launched in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Organization for Science Literacy was officially launched in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support. aljazeera.com Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
(2026-09-20). K-P overhauls school curriculum. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce major changes to the provincial education curriculum from primary to intermediate level after nearly two decades, with a significant reduction in the number of subjects and teaching content. | Under the new curriculum, the number of subjects taught up to primary level has been reduced. From Class 8 to Class 12, the volume of subjects has also been cut, and the number of lessons within those subjects has been decreased. | On the directions of the provincial government, the Elementary and Secondary Education Department is implementing the most substantia…
(2026-09-20). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-20). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-20). 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:…
(2026-09-20). Germany's Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls. aljazeera.com About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-20). Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists. aljazeera.com The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
(2026-09-20). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-19). Japanese PM Takaichi's reshuffle highlights political calculations, deepens public fears of war. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the party leadership and reorganized her Cabinet over the past two days, moves seen as an effort to consolidate her administration and prepare for the next LDP leadership election.
(2026-09-19). Opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan. ecns.cn The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 opens in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026.
(2026-09-20). As a Former Head of MI6 it's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed to Our Enemies. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's climate policy is undermining national security, says former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. "As a country we have been drifting and we are dangerously exposed."
(2026-09-20). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-20). Children of displacement: The Rababis. tribune.com.pk 
Growing up in Lahore, I lived inside a culture without always knowing what it was made of. Among my closest friends from St Anthony's High School were Ahsan Ali Sheikh and his cousin Ahmed Iqbal Sheikh, both from Katri Bawa, the old neighbourhood in the walled city of Lahore that was home to one of the most remarkable musical communities in the subcontinent— the Rababis. I did not know it then when Ahsan, Ahmed and I shared laughter, and the unspoken codes of growing up in a city layered with memory. There was no talk of kirtan, no mention of Bhai Mardana, no reference to a tradition stretching back five…
(2026-09-20). Turkey says ready to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact amid Houthi attacks. geo.tv Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Turkey conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-20). Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming. aljazeera.com Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
(2026-09-20). Win the AI Race. Then Face What Comes Next. wattsupwiththat.com In the long term, we should not let the fear of human obsolescence deter our pursuit of technological supremacy. By winning the AI race at full throttle, we secure our nation.
(2026-09-20). How did the US recall a billion products in six months? aljazeera.com The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
(2026-09-20). Iran: US had intentionally prepared ground for withdrawing from Islamabad MoU. presstv.co.uk Iran denounces the US for intentionally preparing the ground in advance for withdrawing from the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
(2026-09-20). Drone footage shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. presstv.co.uk Drone footage of Devighat showed buildings that remained standing marred by mud and the rest reduced to rubble.
(2026-09-20). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-20). The truths we tell about ourselves. tribune.com.pk 
In an age where trends on social media are transient, I spent many years harbouring an enduring, even unhealthy, obsession with a term that was widely discussed after the Brexit referendum and Trump's first stint as president. Billed as Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year in 2016, 'post-truth' wasn't just an adjective, but an indictment of the human condition. The term marked the death of objective facts and the dawn of an era where emotional appeals hold sway. | For almost a decade, this term became part of my everyday vocabulary, prompting me to inhabit the skin of a sceptic. Using 'post-truth' before any…
(2026-09-19). China wins first gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Zhang Mingyu, Wu Xiyao, Fu Jing and Meng Xin won the women's team event in modern pentathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold medal at the Games.
(2026-09-20). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-19). ASEAN ministers gather in Philippines to discuss economic issues. ecns.cn The 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings on Saturday convened in Metro Manila, the Philippines, and will run through Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). China launches first dedicated king crab export route from Jilin. ecns.cn A charter flight carrying about 11 metric tons of king crabs took off from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport in Yanbian, Jilin Province on Saturday, bound for Hong Kong.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-20). China unveils world's largest cloisonne square zun in Hebei. ecns.cn A copper cloisonné work inspired by China's famed Four Ram Square Zun has been certified as the world's largest cloisonné square zun at Hebei Jinxi Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. in Qianxi County, Hebei Province.
(2026-09-20). Amid Houthi attacks, Türkiye vows to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact. geo.tv Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Türkiye conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-20). DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers. aljazeera.com DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country's Ebola crisis.
(2026-09-20). China wins women's 10m air rifle team gold, sets world record at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China won the women's 10-meter air rifle team gold at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Sunday, setting a new world record with a combined score of 1,904.2 points.
(2026-09-19). Trade talks raise expectations of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to the United States from Saturday to Wednesday for economic and trade talks with the US side, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday.
(2026-09-20). Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
(2026-09-19). China pavilion draws growing global interest in travel to China at Dubai tourism fair. ecns.cn The China pavilion emerged as a major attraction at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, held recently in Dubai, reflecting growing interest in travel to China among visitors from Arab countries.
(2026-09-19). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese triathlete Zhang Xirui won silver on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori City of Aichi prefecture, Japan, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53: 05, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900. presstv.co.uk Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week's catastrophic floods rose above 900.
(2026-09-20). Pakistan out of Asian Games title race. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka advanced to the final of the Asian Games women's cricket competition after captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first semi-final in Nisshin on Sunday. | Chasing 178 for victory, Sri Lanka achieved the target in 17.5 overs, with Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama unbeaten on 17 at the finish. | Athapaththu struck seven fours and six sixes in a 50-ball innings, accelerating after reaching her half-century from 37 deliveries. | Sri Lanka lost Imesha Dulani for 27 in the fifth over, but Athapaththu continued the chase at a brisk pac…
(2026-09-20). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). Chinese dance drama 'Mulan' makes New York debut. ecns.cn The Chinese dance drama Mulan, performed by the Ningbo Performing Arts Group, was staged at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York from Friday to Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-20). Myanmar's Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331. aljazeera.com Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
(2026-09-20). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-20). PHC upholds 14-year sentence in lecturer murder case. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed an appeal filed by Sher Mohammad, convicted in the murder case of Islamia College Peshawar lecturer Bashir Ahmad, and upheld the 14-year imprisonment awarded to him by the trial court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Waqar Ahmad and Justice Farah Jamshed announced the verdict after hearing the appeal against the judgment of the Peshawar Sessions Court. | During the proceedings, Additional Advocate General Alam Khan Adinzai told the court that Sher Mohammad had opened fire on Bashir Ahmad at Islamia College Peshawar on February 19, 2023. The accused was perfor…
(2026-09-20). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-20). Protesters gather in Albania's capital over opposition to luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. presstv.co.uk Protesters took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday in demonstrations that began in late May, opposing a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-20). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-20). Why the AI industry wants to be saved from itself. tribune.com.pk 
Dario Amodei wants you to believe he is afraid of what he has built. Sam Altman and Elon Musk may believe him and say they're afraid too. I don't buy it. I think they're all afraid of something else. | On September 12, the Anthropic chief executive published a now viral essay, "We Must Pace the Frontier," arguing that the industry should deliberately slow how fast it improves AI model capabilities, because the science of controlling these systems has fallen behind the science of building them. Within hours, Altman and Musk, men who have spent two years suing each other and trading insults on X, found themselve…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-20). PFF defends ASEAN Cup coaching changes. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) president Mohsin Gilani has said the selection of coaches for the national team is made in consultation with head coach Nolberto Solano and that the federation does not interfere in the selection of players or coaching staff. | "National team coaches are appointed in consultation with the head coach Nolberto and we never interfere in the selection of players and coaches," Gilani told The Express Tribune. | Gilani was responding to questions over the omission of goalkeeping coach Aslam Khan and assistant coach Mahmood Khan from the coaching staff for the ASEAN Cup, despite b…
(2026-09-20). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-20). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-20). 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…
(2026-09-20). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-20). Pentagon says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean. presstv.co.uk The Pentagon says a US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean killed 4 people.
(2026-09-20). How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan? aljazeera.com Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
(2026-09-20). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-20). FM Dar departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday departed Islamabad for New York, where he will accompany Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to the statement, FM Dar will be in New York from September 21 to 25 and has an "extensive and wide-ranging programme" planned during the high-level week. | üîäPR No.2Ô∏è‚É£4Ô∏è‚É£9Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô…
(2026-09-20). Moscow intercepts massive Ukrainian drone strike amid elections; civilian casualties reported. presstv.co.uk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that up to 1,600 Ukrainian drones heading toward Russia were intercepted by air defense systems.
(2026-09-20). Chemical Review Committee Recommends Listing Toxic Lead Chromate Pigments under the Rotterdam Convention. pressenza.com 19 September 2026, Rome, Italy. Toxic lead chromate pigments are still produced, sold, and shipped around the world for use in paint, despite this being a significant source of childhood and occupational lead exposures. Currently, the trade of lead chromates is very hard to track, and even countries that have banned lead paint (for example, in some Latin American countries) continue to receive lead chromates. | On September 16, the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) meeting in Rome unanimously concluded that lead chromates satisfy all criteria under the Rotterdam Convention and recommended them for listing under…
(2026-09-20). Kuong Chi Hin of China's Macao wins gold in Men's Changquan Final at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Kuong Chi Hin won the gold medal with a score of 9.723, securing the first gold medal for the Macao, China delegation at the Games.
(2026-09-20). China Southern marks two years of C919 commercial operations. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines marked the second anniversary of its commercial operation of the C919 on Saturday, having safely transported more than 2.13 million passengers over the past two years.
(2026-09-20). Why Yemen has returned to Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key trade gateway linking Asia and Europe. | The advance of the Houthis has alarmed Yemen's northern neighbour,…
(2026-09-19). Wang Zifei breaks Asian record in women's 10m air rifle qualification at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-20). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet retira candidatura a la Secretaría General de la ONU. radiohc.cu La ex presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet anunció en la tarde de este sábado que retira su postulación a la Secretaría General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), tras los resultados que obtuvo en tres rondas de consultas informales, previas a la votación decisiva que debe celebrarse antes de finalizar 2026. | La decisión de renunciar la adoptó luego de que la víspera solo obtuvo un voto de apoyo en la tercera encuesta del Consejo de Seguridad. | En un video publicado en sus redes sociales expresó: Algunos pueden creer que este no era el momento adecuado para el tipo de candidatura que buscaba repr…
(2026-09-19). Naqvi to visit Tehran today for bilateral discussions: Iranian foreign ministry. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday confirmed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi would visit Tehran on Sunday, stressing that the trip was "entirely" within the framework of bilateral discussions. | Iranian outlet IRIB reported that speaking to state television's Khabar network, Baghaei said Iran's relations with Pakistan had particularly improved in recent months and that Tehran's neighbourhood policy was based on using cultural, historical and other shared links to strengthen ties. | Asked about Naqvi's visit and speculation that he could carry a US message or proposal, Baghaei…
(2026-09-19). Iran Reaping the Russian Whirlwind Interview of Touraj Atabaki. juancole.com "Russia cannot be understood with mind alone" | — Fyodor Tyutchev | Fariba Amini writes: | Almost a century ago, many Iranians were attracted to the idea of a socialist state. Many moved to the Soviet Union only to come to grief under Stalin. | Today, as I write this interview, the Russia of President Vladimir Putin enjoys a close relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran. On November 23rd, 2015, Putin visited Iran and presented an old manuscript copy of the Quran to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. | The Soviet Union and Iran did not just share a border; it goes beyond that. For decades, Moscow and T…
(2026-09-19). Iran Judiciary issues indictments against US, Israeli officials over assassinations. presstv.co.uk Iran's Judiciary has issued indictments against 159 senior US and Israeli political and military officials over the assassination of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and military commanders.
(2026-09-19). US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com Sept 18 (Reuters) – More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.Defense Secretary PeteHegseth denied the report.
(2026-09-19). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-19). Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout. aljazeera.com The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.
(2026-09-19). Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba learned on Friday, September 18, through the press, of the surprising statement made by the Costa Rican Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar Rivera, to the Miami Herald, that "diplomatic relations have been severed" with Cuba, a fact that has never been formally notified by the authorities of that country to the Cuban government. | As previously reported, on March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica informed our Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via Diplomatic Note and without offering any justification, of its unilateral decision to close its Embassy i…
(2026-09-19). The persecution of Cuban medical missions: Winners and losers. radiohc.cu Javier Gomez Sanchez | A fact has been revealed about Cuba that strikes anyone with the most basic sense of humanity: The infant mortality rate on the island rose from 4.0 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 9.9. This 148% increase meant the deaths of 1,800 more babies since that year. | Behind that figure is the profound reality, which for the Cuban health system has meant an increasing shortage of supplies, difficulty or impossibility of applying treatments, equipment without spare parts, almost total loss of ambulances, inability to perform exams due to lack of reagents, and delays in diagnoses; On the part of fa…
(2026-09-19). Comité de Puerto Rico presentó revista del centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Una llamativa revista con motivo del centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz presentó el Comité de Solidaridad con Cuba (CSC) en Puerto Rico, la víspera, aniversario 34 de su fundación. | La publicación, que reseña distintos acontecimientos vinculados a los actos de conmemorativos de los 100 Años con Fidel, también ilustra el 35 aniversario de la conformación de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, estableció la periodista Perla Franco en La Casa Soberanista en San Juan. | La presentadora, quien también formó parte de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, realizó una minuciosa exposición en torno al con…
(2026-09-19). øQué dijo Macklemore sobre Palestina que provocó su salida de la gira de Ed Sheeran? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Si esas palabras me costaron el escenario, mientras devuelven la conversación a Palestina, entonces fue la gira más exitosa", asegura el rapero Macklemore. Sostiene que ni él ni Sheeran son las víctimas, pues al final del día "pueden volverse a casa con sus familias", sino que las verdaderas víctimas son "los palestinos", los más de 20 000 niños asesinados en Gaza.
(2026-09-19). Reabre El Baturro en Las Tunas bajo gestión cooperada entre Palmares y Restobar Fortuna. cubadebate.cu La emblemática taberna-bar de tapas El Baturro incorporó una nueva imagen, coctelería, picadera y una mesa de billar, con servicios respaldados por paneles solares. La reapertura forma parte de las oportunidades de cooperación impulsadas por Palmares en el sector turístico.
(2026-09-19). Avería en termoeléctrica de Cuba Guiteras tras caída del SEN. radiohc.cu Las tensiones mecánicas generadas por la reciente desconexión del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en Cuba ocasionó averías en la caldera de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, informó hoy el director general del bloque, Román Pérez. | El proceso de enfriamiento comenzó y se presume que se trata de ponchaduras en varios puntos del generador de vapor, según reprodujo la Agencia Cubana de Noticias. | De acuerdo con Pérez, esta etapa demanda casi 72 horas, periodo en el cual se alistan las tareas de aseguramiento para que brigadas de la Empresa de Mantenimiento a Centrales Eléctricas com…
(2026-09-19). Avería en termoeléctrica de Cuba Guiteras tras caída del SEN. radiohc.cu Las tensiones mecánicas generadas por la reciente desconexión del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en Cuba ocasionó averías en la caldera de la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, informó hoy el director general del bloque, Román Pérez. | El proceso de enfriamiento comenzó y se presume que se trata de ponchaduras en varios puntos del generador de vapor, según reprodujo la Agencia Cubana de Noticias. | De acuerdo con Pérez, esta etapa demanda casi 72 horas, periodo en el cual se alistan las tareas de aseguramiento para que brigadas de la Empresa de Mantenimiento a Centrales Eléctricas com…
(2026-09-19). Comité de Puerto Rico presentó revista del centenario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Una llamativa revista con motivo del centenario del líder de la Revolución cubana Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz presentó el Comité de Solidaridad con Cuba (CSC) en Puerto Rico, la víspera, aniversario 34 de su fundación. | La publicación, que reseña distintos acontecimientos vinculados a los actos de conmemorativos de los 100 Años con Fidel, también ilustra el 35 aniversario de la conformación de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, estableció la periodista Perla Franco en La Casa Soberanista en San Juan. | La presentadora, quien también formó parte de la Brigada Juan Rius Rivera, realizó una minuciosa exposición en torno al con…
(2026-09-19). Sixth Place for Cuba in the Women's Pan American Volleyball Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, September 19 (RHC) — The Cuban women's volleyball team finished in sixth place at the XXIII Pan American Cup, held in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, after losing in three sets to Canada on the final day of the tournament, in which the United States was crowned champion. | According to the website www.norceca.net, the Cuban women's volleyball team, coached by Brazilian Luizomar de Moura, lost to Canada on Friday with scores of 22-25, 20-25, and 16-25. They conceded 23 points due to errors, while their opponents committed 21. | Official team statistics for the match show Canada's superior performance in att…
(2026-09-19). ACNU convoca a participar en edición de su revista dedicada al centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) convoca a sus socios, colaboradores y público en general, residente en Cuba o en el exterior, a participar en la edición del año 2026 de la Revista ACNU dedicada al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. Se aceptarán todas las contribuciones hasta las 12.00 a.m. del 24 de octubre de 2026.
(2026-09-19). Cuba vence 3-0 a Dominicana y discutirá hoy su clasificación olímpica a Los àÅngeles 2028 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará a Canadá por un boleto a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras vencer este viernes a República Dominicana en las semifinales del Clasificatorio Olímpico NORCECA. Cuba se impuso 3-0 en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, Canadá, y avanzó a la final de hoy sábado frente al equipo anfitrión, programada para las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-09-19). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-19). In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living. aljazeera.com In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
(2026-09-19). Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech. aljazeera.com Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.
(2026-09-19). Israeli fire kills three more Palestinians in latest Gaza ceasefire violations. tribune.com.pk 
Three Palestinians, including the son of Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Munir al-Bursh, were killed by Israeli army fire in the enclave on Saturday, as Tel Aviv continues its violations of a truce in place since October 2025, a medical source said. | Basir al-Bursh was killed in a strike targeting him in the al-Zahra neighbourhood west of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, the source told Anadolu. | Another Palestinian was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Shujaiya neighbourhood east of Gaza City, the source added. | Read: UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of w…
(2026-09-19). The Interstices Through Which to See the Future. pressenza.com They were not humanist moments, but they pierced through their era: shared sovereignty and demilitarization have already been tried. | By: Germán Osmar González | We live in a moment when it seems natural that the only way to organize ourselves is to compete for scarce resources behind armed borders. Multilateralism is creaking: the Security Council paralyzed by vetoes from the U.S., China and Russia, wars resolved outside any rules such as Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan, and an escalation of sanctions, tariffs and rearmament that reaches as far as the South Atlantic and Antarctica. Inwardly, that fracture translates in…
(2026-09-19). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-19). Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza. aljazeera.com Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
(2026-09-19). Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza's Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
(2026-09-19). Appeal: Venezuela must become Venezuela again! defenddemocracy.press 
Jean-Pierre Page | Sep 19, 2026 Voices are rising, resistance is organizing! List of first signatories below. Send your signatures to Jean-Pierre Page, former head of the International Department of the French CGT Union, initiator of this Appeal (jean.pierre.page@gmail.com) and spread it around you! A political, economic, social, constitutional, and cultural crime has been …
(2026-09-19). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Aramco curbs Europe crude exports to support Asia supplies. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia is sending about 60 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz to Oman's Sohar port this month and next, Reuters reported.
(2026-09-19). Africa's Evolving Engagement with the SCO and BRICS: Key Highlights from "Russia's Pivot to Asia" pressenza.com On September 17, Russia's leading analytical media platform, Russia's Pivot To Asia, published an excellent and timely analysis examining the connections between Africa, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and BRICS. The analysis is highly informative, well-researched, logically structured, and well-argued. We think that its content provides valuable reference material for African leaders, policymakers, business communities, and the wider public. Therefore, we have decided to summarize the entire analysis and present its key insights and arguments in a concise format for our readers. The September 2026 S…
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). The Great Unraveling and the Humanist Leap. pressenza.com 
Generations, AI, and the Threshold of a New Epoch: |
(2026-09-19). Britain Teaching Kids They have to Save the World from Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Britain stands on the brink of a self inflicted green economic catastrophe. But British kids are being indoctrinated to go harder on climate action.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon's latest UFO files reveal details on secretive military research programme. geo.tv An unidentified object captured in the Middle East in May 2022 is seen in this still image taken from a video, as part of a series of documents of unidentified aerial phenomenon released by the US Defence Department on May 8, 2026. The Pentagon has released its sixth batch of…
(2026-09-19). You Love To See It: The Kids Are AI-Right. levernews.com Good things are happening! Big Tech gets schooled, civil rights report for duty, a fossil fuel revival hits the brakes, and The Lever sits down with a teen titan of First Amendment rights. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | No…
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-19). Trump 'settled for less' with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal. aljazeera.com The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.
(2026-09-19). Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan's Kohat. aljazeera.com Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing…
(2026-09-19). The More We Know, the More We Fear. defenddemocracy.press Thomas Klikauer* | Sep 18, 2026 . What a New German Study Reveals About AI and Employment . A recent study from the Technical University (TU) of Darmstadt upends a comforting assumption long held by labour market experts: that fear of AI-driven job loss stems primarily from a lack of understanding. . Featured Picture: PAL …
(2026-09-19). Trump administration extends H-1B visa fee restrictions, renews $100,000 payment for another year. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 fee charged to employers hiring foreign workers under the H-1B visa programme for another year, the White House said. The fee, introduced in 2025, was scheduled to expire this month. | In a presidential proclamation issued on Friday, Trump claimed that the fee had resulted in a 92% drop in H-1B registrations by large IT outsourcing companies. | Indians continue to make up the largest group of beneficiaries of the US H-1B visa programme. | The $100,000 fee introduced in 2025 has been challenged in court and is currently pending before two federal…
(2026-09-19). AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. portside.org AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. |
(2026-09-19). Another Big Step In The Removal Of Destructive "Climate" Regulations. wattsupwiththat.com I can't even think of what the environmental groups are going to say to the arguments about infeasibility of CCS. There really is no functional economic demonstration of this technology at scale, even today, and there likely never will be. So have at it!
(2026-09-19). Farooq smashes record 14 sixes in President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Mohammad Farooq rewrote the record books with a blistering 163 off 99 balls, including a record 14 sixes, as the second round of Pakistan's President's Trophy Grade-I began with a flood of runs on Friday. | Farooq reached his century in just 67 balls, combining 11 fours with his record haul of sixes to surpass Majid Khan's mark for the most sixes by a Pakistan batter in a first-class innings. | His assault set the platform for Markhor IT Solutions, who closed on 476-4 against Khan Research Laboratories at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. | Farooq's departure did little to slow MIT, with Atiq-ur…
(2026-09-19). Report: US military death toll in war on Iran exceeds Department of War's public count. presstv.co.uk More American forces may have died during the Trump administration's war on Iran than are reflected in the US Department of War's publicly available "casualty records," a report says.
(2026-09-19). Israel's president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016. aljazeera.com Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.
(2026-09-19). Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
(2026-09-19). No2Nato No2War interviews Johannes Stern on Bogdan Syrotiuk and political crisis in Germany. wsws.org The wide-ranging interview focused on the political persecution of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk and the international campaign for his freedom. It also discussed the return of German militarism, the rise of the far-right AfD and the deepening social and political crisis in Germany.
(2026-09-19). Who's putting AI in charge? wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-19). The Smithfield meatpacking walkout and the toll of death in America's workplaces. wsws.org In the "richest country on earth," corporations treat death on the job as a routine cost of production, and a worker is killed every 104 minutes.
(2026-09-19). 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in NE China. ecns.cn A bell tolled at the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang on Friday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
(2026-09-19). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-19). Trump lists 25 'top achievements' as midterms loom. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 18, 2026. — ReutersIran war hurt Trump's public approval ratings.Rising fuel prices affected Republican prospects.Republicans…
(2026-09-19). Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote. aljazeera.com 'Hands Around the Kennedy Center' rally drew thousands after Trump-backed board votes to close the iconic arts venue.
(2026-09-19). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-19). Peru: Executive declares Ministry of the Environment to be undergoing reorganization. pressenza.com Today, the Executive Branch gave the country some worrying news: through Supreme Decree No. 012-2026-MINAM, it declared the "modernization and reorganization of the Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), its programs and special projects, and the public agencies attached to the Environmental Sector, for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days". Will the protection of the Amazon continue to be subordinated to accelerated industrial reactivation? | Dire precedents: environmental packages: | Public concern is not unfounded, since the country has experienced previous sector "reforms," such as the…
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-19). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-19). Syria's Shibani visits Latakia airport to review Russia deal progress: What to know. al-monitor.com Syria is seeking to ensure that the August deal to turn Russian facilities in the country into joint training centers is implemented.
(2026-09-19). Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria. al-monitor.com Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of fans welcomed the 57-year-old, known mononymously as Assala, at a venue in the Syrian capital where she bowed and opened the show with songs hailing the Syrian people.
(2026-09-19). AI's Power Bill Is About to Become a Geopolitical Story, Not Just a Utility One. moderndiplomacy.eu This summer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concluded that restarting Three Mile Island's Unit 1 — the plant synonymous with nuclear disaster since 1979 — would have no significant environmental impact. Constellation Energy now expects the renamed Crane Clean Energy Center to generate power again in late 2027, under a 20-year, $16 billion agreement it signed …
(2026-09-19). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-19). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-19). Coming events: departure for St Petersburg 22 September. gilbertdoctorow.com This is to inform the community that I will be spending 2 — 3 weeks in Russia as from Tuesday, 22 September. I will be following up the Duma elections and watching closely what changes may come in Russian conduct of the war. With victory at the polls behind it, as now seems likely, will …
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). How Netanyahu is leveraging Houthi threat in secret Saudi normalization push. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to capitalize on Riyadh's need for intelligence assistance to make normalization headway ahead of the October elections.
(2026-09-19). Sikh bus driver assaulted, beard pulled and vehicle stolen before it crashes in UK; assailant arrested | Watch. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An incident involving attack on a Sikh bus driver and hijacking his vehicle before crashing into other vehicles has come to light in Telford, a city under Shropshire in the UK. Accordin | Sikh bus driver assaulted, beard pulled and vehicle stolen before it crashes in UK; assailant arrested | Watch…
(2026-09-19). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-19). The small-business cyber gap: Why attackers go for the under-resourced first. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). Canadians warm to EU 'associate membership' proposal. aljazeera.com From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
(2026-09-19). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-19). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-19). Der Preis fàºr Arroganz. Fàºr die Einfàºhrung einer Preisobergrenze fàºr Kraftstoff wird Deutschland ‚Ǩ2,5 Milliarden ausgeben. strategic-culture.su Seit Beginn des Konflikts in der Ukraine befindet sich der deutsche Kraftstoffmarkt in einem Zustand permanenter Anspannung. Am 21. Februar 2022 konnten deutsche Autofahrer ihre Fahrzeuge noch fàºr ‚Ǩ1,66 pro Liter betanken. Als sich im Mai 2022 die Spirale aus westlichen Sanktionen und russischen Gegensanktionen immer weiter drehte, stiegen die Preise an deutschen Tankstellen auf bis zu ‚Ǩ2,40 pro Liter. | Fàºr viele Bàºrger, die von Gehalt zu Gehalt leben, lag dies jenseits ihrer finanziellen Mà∂glichkeiten. Wer die Mà∂glichkeit hatte, auf das Auto zu…
(2026-09-19). Fantasy Climate Models Effectively Denied Energy to the Poor: The White House Just Set the Stage for Change. wattsupwiththat.com Leaders in victimized countries can either cling to a debunked climate agenda or rewrite energy laws to prioritize their own citizens. Choosing the former would disregard the millions suffering in poverty.
(2026-09-19). Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications. sanews.gov.za Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications | The Western Cape Government has opened applications for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, calling on municipalities, tourism organisations and tourism businesses to submit projects aimed at expanding the province's attractions, strengthening tourism products, and creating jobs. | The Tourism Growth Fund (TGF) is administered by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and provides co-funded grants for high-impact tourism infrastructure, product and business development projects across the province during the 2026/27 fin…
(2026-09-19). Houthis threaten 'decisive' response if Pakistan, Türkiye intervene in Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
As tensions between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia mount amid renewed attacks, the group has issued a direct warning to Pakistan and Türkiye, threatening a "decisive and painful response" if either country intervened militarily alongside Saudi Arabia in Yemen. | Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of Ansar Allah's political bureau and governor of Dhamar, made the remarks during an interview with the Iraqi television programme Another Reading. | "By God, if Türkiye and Pakistan become involved, we will strike them with an iron fist," al-Bukhaiti said, adding that the Houthis would "teach" both coun…
(2026-09-19). NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message. aljazeera.com Houston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.
(2026-09-19). Samar Jafri dedicates new track 'Phir Mileinge Hum' to his younger self. tribune.com.pk 
Singer and actor Samar Jafri released a new single, Phir Mileinge Hum, dedicated to his younger self. Announcing the song on Instagram with a childhood photo of himself holding a toy guitar, Jafri wrote that the track was "for the baby Samar". | In the caption, Jafri reflected on how people often lived up to others' expectations and lost sight of who they were. "I wish I could return to being the carefree child whose biggest worry was getting to school on time," he wrote, urging fans to stay grateful and keep their inner child alive. | View this post on Instagram | Lyrically, the track is a ballad of heartbrea…
(2026-09-19). Trump administration covered up deaths of US troops in war against Iran. wsws.org At least 22 US troops have died in the US war against Iran, the Washington Post reported Friday, four more than the official death toll of 18.
(2026-09-19). Putin's 'accidental' strike plan revealed? Europe warns Russia may test NATO with drones & missiles. hindustantimes.com European leaders are raising alarms over what they describe as an intensifying Russian hybrid threat, amid fears of drone incursions, missile incidents, sabotage, cyberattacks and pressure on critical infrastructure. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Moscow could allegedly target NATO's eastern flank with drones or missiles and portray any strike as an "accident" to undermine an alliance response. French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia's hybrid threat to Europe and France had intensified, ordering plans to secure critical infrastructure and sensitive defence-industrial sites against drone and cy…
(2026-09-19). Mass roadblocks over fuel hikes in Guatemala threatened with repression. wsws.org Two weeks of blockades against a 59 percent rise in diesel prices have been answered with soldiers, ultimatums and the claim by the Arévalo government that the protests are the work of "very dark interests."
(2026-09-19). Call to help prevent weather-related incidents. sanews.gov.za Call to help prevent weather-related incidents | The City of Johannesburg has urged communities to work together to prevent weather-related incidents this Spring. ⚪ Spring is considered the rainy season in the province. ⚪ "As the Spring rains return, I ask every resident to look after the places we call home. ⚪ "Every effort made by you to sweep and remove debris away from drains, report blockages, leaks and fallen trees or participate in neighbourhood cleanups, including helping people in distress, are little actions with a huge impact on keeping our city clean and safe. ⚪ "Let's keep Johannesburg flowing in…
(2026-09-19). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-19). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-19). Bolivia: Experts Warn of Risks in Proposed IMF Agreement. orinocotribune.com Economic analysts warned that Bolivia could face severe conditions to secure the proposed $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reportedly include eliminating fuel, electricity, and gas subsidies, as well as lifting price controls on basic food products. Days earlier, President Rodrigo Paz's right-wing government sent the Bolivian Legislative Assembly a memorandum …
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-19). Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn't like from the White House? aljazeera.com The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
(2026-09-19). Kingsmen storm into CPL final as Powell powers stunning chase. tribune.com.pk 
Rovman Powell produced a blistering late assault as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 to beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 on Friday and book a place in the Caribbean Premier League final. | Shimron Hetmyer's magnificent unbeaten 102 from 45 balls, featuring eight sixes, appeared to have put Guyana in control after they posted 206 for seven. But a succession of crucial partnerships and Powell's explosive finish carried the Kingsmen home with two balls to spare. | The result completed a remarkable turnaround for the Kingsmen, who are playing their first CPL season, while ending the campa…
(2026-09-19). Life insurance in Australia: How a broker finds you better cover than find yourself. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). Barefoot and terrified, Yemenis flee the Houthi advance. al-monitor.com AL-BIREEN CAMP, Yemen, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When a terrifying bombardment erupted around their camp in Yemen this week as a long-paused civil war reignited, Rawya Hassan and her family fled for their lives, barefoot and leaving their animals and other belongings behind.The family had already been forced from their village by war years earlier and now had to escape the fighting again, joining 115,000 people who aid agencies say are on the move after a rapid advance by the Houthi group.
(2026-09-19). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-19). PML-N nominee Najeeb Naqi Khan submits papers for AJK president. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) nominee Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan on Saturday formally submitted his nomination papers for the office of president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), setting the stage for the September 24 presidential election. The AJK Assembly is the electoral college for presidential elections. | The completion of the presidential election will fill the remaining major constitutional office following the recent formation of the new government and the election of the prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker. | The presidential election will complete the formal process of constituting t…
(2026-09-19). Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026 |
(2026-09-19). Israel seeks 'compensation' from US following Saudi F-35 deal: Report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel planned to ask for US additional defence capabilities as "compensation" after Washington agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to Israeli media. | Tel Aviv will seek to purchase weapons systems that US President Donald Trump's administration had previously declined to approve, Israeli news website Walla reported on Friday. | Israel's military focus extends beyond advanced fighter jets and next-generation stealth aircraft to space-based weapons and the development and production of interceptor aircraft, the outlet said. | Weapons to be demanded by Israeli officials also include "bun…
(2026-09-19). The New "Hellish Sanctions" Against Russia. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen | Russia described the new US sanctions against Moscow as "hellish sanctions" after the House of Representatives passed a new bill of anti-Russian measures, championed by the late far-right Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. | Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow considers the passage "hostile actions" that affect Russian oil and gas exports. | The spokesman added that the imposition of additional sanctions by the United States will undoubtedly complicate efforts to reach a peaceful solution in Ukraine. | The legislation, pa…
(2026-09-19). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-19). Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League — prediction, teams, lineups. aljazeera.com Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.
(2026-09-19). Inam Butt set to return after two-month doping ban. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-wrestler and administrator Mohammad Inam Butt has completed a two-month suspension imposed over an anti-doping violation and has been cleared to resume wrestling activities, paving the way for him to represent Pakistan at the Asian Games as a coach. | According to documents and sources familiar with the case Inam's suspension was effective from July 19 to September 18 and he has now been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) and international wrestling authorities that he is eligible to return to his wrestling duty. | The development comes at a cost, however, with Inam's silver meda…
(2026-09-19). Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive. aljazeera.com More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.
(2026-09-19). Occupy, Fifteen Years Later. portside.org Occupy, Fifteen Years Later |
(2026-09-19). The Houthis have further tightened their Grip on the Red Sea. Here's what it could mean for the World. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — On September 10, the Houthi rebels in Yemen moved with lightning speed along the Red Sea coast, taking control of the vital
(2026-09-19). Discover Iran: Tabriz, where Iran's Silk Road legacy meets industry, trade and a new economic future. presstv.co.uk The city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province is evolving from a historic Silk Road trading hub into a diversified industrial powerhouse, leveraging strategic geography, private enterprise, infrastructure, trade, tourism, and investment to become Iran's economic capital.
(2026-09-19). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). Assange Returns To Public Commentary, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his rem…
(2026-09-19). CPJ slams Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, demands her immediate release. presstv.co.uk The CPJ has condemned Israel's abduction of Press TV journalist, Naqaa Hamed, and demanded her immediate release.
(2026-09-19). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Mustafa Kamal says 18th Amendment created 'four countries' instead of empowering provinces. tribune.com.pk 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said the 18th Amendment had created "four new countries" within Pakistan, rather than empowering the four provinces. | "I say again and again that this 18th Amendment has not given power to four provinces, but has made four countries. This 18th Amendment has made four new countries," Kamal said while speaking at a press conference at the MQM headquarters in Bahadurabad, Karachi. | Lamenting the impact of the 18th Amendment, Kamal said that it had "completely liberated" Sindh, questioning why the Pakistan Peoples Part…
(2026-09-19). The Stability of Myanmar Depends on Beijing and Moscow, not on Washington. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer There is little doubt that Myanmar's turmoil has been going on long enough to reveal its most fundamental asymmetry — the one related to external influence on the course of events. The question is where the external levers of pressure and facilitation of stability could come from, i.e., which outside forces …
(2026-09-19). Nuclear Radiation and Falling out of Bed. wattsupwiththat.com Small doses of nuclear radiation are harmless and there's no need for any concern. As much as you can safely sleep on a normal bed, you can safely sleep next door to a modern nuclear reactor.
(2026-09-19). From Climate Ambition to Climate Delivery: Why Oman Matters. unitedworldint.com 
From Muscat / Oman Climate change is no longer only an environmental challenge; it is reshaping energy security, economic priorities and geopolitics. For the Middle East, rising temperatures, water scarcity and growing electricity demand are making the energy transition unavoidable. Oman stands out because it combines abundant solar and wind resources with strategic ports, vast …
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-19). Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism. sanews.gov.za Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism | By William Baloyi ⚪ September marks the end of winter in South Africa, and as temperatures rise, our thoughts inevitably drift to a weekend getaway or year-end holiday plans. It is also Tourism Month, a period that invites us to celebrate the beauty, diversity and experiences that make our country a destination worth exploring. ⚪ Our country boasts some of the most iconic experiences and adventures, many of which are often only a stone's throw away. ⚪ From the golden hues of a safari across the vast landscapes of the Kruger National Park…
(2026-09-19). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-19). Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for. aljazeera.com From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
(2026-09-19). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-19). Putin says Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, ready to restore relations. tribune.com.pk 
Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and is ready to restore relations and cooperate with its European neighbours, said President Vladimir Putin. | Speaking at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on Friday, Putin accused some European leaders of preparing for war with Russia and said they were using the conflict in Ukraine and the alleged Russian threat to justify their policies. | "I want to state once again: Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe or European countries," he said. "There are simply no grounds for this whatsoever. We are ready for cooperation and for restorin…
(2026-09-19). As Iran regime marks 200 days of war, is it also preparing for dissent? al-monitor.com Seven months into the war with the US, Iranian authorities staged a pro-government mobilization in Tehran, combining patriotic spectacle with a carefully calibrated demonstration aimed for domestic internal security capacity.
(2026-09-19). CNN, MSNOW journalists denied access to White House after Trump announces ban. tribune.com.pk 
Journalists from news channels CNN and MS NOW were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, one day after President Donald Trump announced that those news channels, along with website Politico, would be barred from the property. | CBS News reported an MS NOW correspondent and cameraman being denied entry. Both had their hard press passes revoked. | MS NOW correspondent Akayla Gardner said she was told her pass had been disabled when she tried to enter. When she asked why, a security guard told her the matter was above him. | CNN reporter Betsy Klein and a cameraman were also seen trying to enter t…
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-19). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-19). What's behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment? aljazeera.com Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Sunday 9/20: The Rhythm of Resilience: Tracing the Unbroken Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org SF War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 221 | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-19). NZ power companies make massive profits while households freeze. wsws.org With power companies raking in over a billion in profits, the soaring price of electricity is a major component of the escalating cost of living.
(2026-09-19). East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones. aljazeera.com 101 East meets innovators across East Asia using digital technology to transform how we grieve those we love.
(2026-09-19). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-19). George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness. portside.org George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness |
(2026-09-19). Trump says US has 'permanent control' of Greenland security: Does it? aljazeera.com New agreement with Denmark falls short of Trump's previously stated goal of US 'ownership' of the island.
(2026-09-19). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-19). Yemeni army targets sensitive sites in Saudi capital, Aramco facilities in Yanbu. presstv.co.uk Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for two separate retaliatory operations against sensitive sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh, and Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu port city.
(2026-09-19). Madison, September 20, 2026: Justice for Corey Ruiz! at the Willy Street Parade. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-19). UN chief US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly. | The US State Department said Thursday it was refusing to grant visas to Abbas and other Palestinian officials for next week's assembly. Only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). Is Britain preparing for war or breakup? UK stockpiles for crisis as its nations demand own future. hindustantimes.com Amid growing concerns about war and national security, the UK is strengthening its plans for major emergencies and severe disruption. The government is developing new household preparedness guidance, encouraging people to keep essentials such as food, drinking water, torches, radios, power banks and first-aid supplies. Britain is also reviving government "war books" as part of a wider home defence programme. At the same time, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are pursuing closer cooperation on self-determination and constitutional change. This video examines the latest developments, what official resilience pl…
(2026-09-19). New documentary series examines the personal side of political division in 'Bucks County, USA'. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A new five-part documentary series spotlights political tensions in Central Bucks School District during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, delving into the impact of the conflict on community members' lives and personal relationships. | Producer and director Robert May said that the project grew out of a desire to explore political division in the United States, and the difficulties many people across the country face in talking across and about their differences. | M…
(2026-09-19). US secures Greenland security deal, puts its military might at centre of Arctic pact. geo.tv Royal Danish Navy Knud Rasmussen-class patrol craft HDMS Lauge Koch coming into Nuuk, Greenland – May 30, 2023.— AFP Trump says sensitive investments by foes to require written approval.Danish PM's office says accord expected to be signed next week.Deal falls short of Trump's…
(2026-09-19). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-19). Iraq sees September 30 end of coalition military mission as step toward sovereignty, bilateral ties. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq said on Friday that the September 30 end of the military mission of the US-led international coalition against ISIS (Daesh) will pave the way for bilateral relations with coalition member states based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual interests. | Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the date represented a "sovereign milestone" for the Iraqi state based on official understandings and commitments. | He said it would pave the way for Iraq's relations with coalition countries to transition to bilateral ties based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and mutual int…
(2026-09-19). 'Stop your crocodile tears': Araghchi hits back at French FM over human rights allegations. presstv.co.uk Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells his French counterpart Jean-Noà´l Barrot to stop his crocodile tears.
(2026-09-19). Pentagon probe finds 'cascade of preventable failures' behind US strike on Minab school. presstv.co.uk US officials knew within hours that the military was responsible for the deadly Minab school strike, according to officials involved in a Pentagon internal investigation.
(2026-09-19). Pakistan at Zero Hour: The Militarisation of Power and the Stakes of September 27. pressenza.com by Chrysoula Asteriadou | September 27, 2026 will not be just another day of political protest in Pakistan's turbulent political calendar. The nationwide mobilisation being prepared by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), centred on demands for the release of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and the defence of constitutional order, is set to expose once again one of the Pakistani state's deepest structural weaknesses: its decades-long failure to build a political system in which civilian authority can function without the decisive intervention — or looming shadow — of the military. | General Zia…
(2026-09-19). Barcelona Continues its Perfect Run. radiohc.cu Havana, September 19 (RHC) — Barcelona beat Sevilla 1-3 to remain the only undefeated club after seven rounds of LaLiga and maintain their undisputed leadership with 21 points. | On Tuesday, Real Madrid salvaged a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Elche and, with 15 points, will look to close the gap on Barcelona on Sunday when they face Atlético de Madrid in the derby. | Although it's still early in the season, as is often the case, the race for La Liga seems to be between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Atlético also secured a resounding victory on Wednesday, and a win in the derby would see them overtake Real Madri…
(2026-09-19). Effects of El Niño intensify across Peru, as Fujimori government prepares repression, not relief. wsws.org A Coastal El Niño forecast to peak between November and January is already killing marine life and destroying livelihoods along Peru's coast, while the government's priorities lie elsewhere.
(2026-09-19). Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga — preview, team news, prediction. aljazeera.com Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.