(2026-09-03). Why Are Oil Importers Turning to Longer Trade Routes? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran conflict and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz are forcing major oil importing countries to rethink how they source crude. Countries that once relied heavily on nearby Middle Eastern suppliers are increasingly turning to producers in the Americas and Africa, accepting longer voyages and higher shipping costs in exchange for greater energy security. …
(2026-09-03). Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis. aljazeera.com Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-09-03). Iran Warns US Over Potential Israeli Offensive in Southern Lebanon. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a major offensive against the Ali al Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters. The warning highlights Tehran's continued involvement in the Israel Hezbollah conflict despite a ceasefire agreed in June. Iran …
(2026-09-03). US bombs a wedding in Iran, killing four, amid escalating crisis in the US military. wsws.org The US military attacked a house hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, in Sirik County on Iran's southern coast, with a missile on Tuesday, killing at least four people, including a 4-year-old child, and wounding dozens, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Sanctions and Bombs won't end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of Options against an intractable Foe. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit. | The war was meant to be wh…
(2026-09-03). Trump's tariffs are affecting guitar builders and musicians. indybay.org The fantastic handmade Pikasso guitar for the great jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, built by luthier/guitar builder Linda Manzer.
(2026-09-03). US-Iran war could spiral after Nov as Trump aides scramble to keep it 'quiet' for now. geo.tv President Donald Trump , Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House. — Reuters/FileAides want to keep Iran war contained heading into midterms.Heavier US strikes could return post-polls — but no decision made.Iran's emboldened leaders…
(2026-09-03). Silicon Valley Labor & Community Fight Data theft, AI, ICE and Palantir. indybay.org Silicon Valley labor rallied with community supporters to protest the uncontrolled introduction of AI into jobs in many industries. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir supports ICE and has been involved in the genocide.
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). Ambassador to Brazil affirms that Trump seeks to destroy Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, denounced in an interview published on Wednesday that the U.S. government seeks to destroy Cuba, while treating Latin America and the Caribbean as subordinate territories. | During the interview with Grupo Record, the diplomat stated that the Donald Trump administration has adopted cruel measures, reinforcing, like no other, the aggression against Cuba. | "It is a government determined to destroy our country, which considers Latin America and the Caribbean as inferior peoples subordinate to the interests of the United States," he asserted. | He acknowledged that, despite…
(2026-09-03). Enseñanza artística en Cuba comprometida con la defensa de la cultura. radiohc.cu El acto nacional por el inicio de un nuevo período lectivo en la enseñanza artística cubana se desarrolló en la Escuela Elemental de Música 'Alejandro García Caturla', en La Habana, con la convicción de que seguir formando artistas es velar por el futuro de la cultura cubana y es un ejemplo de resistencia ante el contexto actual. | Ariadna Padrón García, directora general de Desarrollo y Formación Artística del Ministerio de Cultura, señaló que en momentos en que el país enfrenta el recrudecimiento de la hostilidad del Gobierno estadounidense, las escuelas de arte tienen la misión de no renunciar a la tarea de pr…
(2026-09-03). Silvio Rodríguez: Thank you, Barcelona! radiohc.cu "Thank you, Barcelona!" Silvio Rodríguez posted just a couple of hours ago on his official website, Zurrón del Aprendiz, following the resounding success of his first concert this Wednesday at the Liceu in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Thousands of people attended, marking his return to those stages after five years. | Despite attempts by some extremists to disrupt the performance of the founder of the Cuban Nueva Trova movement, fans of Silvio Rodríguez's work flocked to enjoy a concert that began with the classic "Historia de las Sillas" (Story of the Chairs) and…
(2026-09-03). What Is Greece's $3.5bn Israeli Arms Deal Actually About? moderndiplomacy.eu Athens spent $3.5 billion on Israeli missiles this week in the largest defence deal the two countries have ever signed. That this happened while three-quarters of Greeks oppose Israel's conduct in Gaza, and while every other European government is quietly distancing itself from Tel Aviv, tells you precisely how frightened Athens has become. The Achilles …
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/21: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-03). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
(2026-09-03). Political and media establishment silent on US constitutional implications of Pentagon oil grab in Venezuela. wsws.org Four days after the Pentagon acquired an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil, not a single American politician or major publication has addressed what it means for civilian control of the military.
(2026-09-03). US's Chevron, Italy's Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
(2026-09-03). Venezuela: Firman acuerdos energéticos con EE.UU. y petroleras. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez firmó este miércoles acuerdos energéticos con una delegación de EE.UU. encabezada por el secretario de Energía, Chris Wright, a pocos días de que se conociera el pacto petrolero con Washington. | ´Hoy es un día histórico en la transformación de Venezuela ª, afirmó Wright, quien sostuvo que el objetivo del mandatario de EE.UU., Donald Trump, es ´traer la paz, la libertad, la prosperidad al pueblo de Venezuela ª. | Desde el Palacio de Miraflores, sede ejecutiva ubicada en Caracas, Wright indicó que ´el catalizador pa…
(2026-09-03). Former campaign chair: Trump 'cares about Trump the most'. aljazeera.com Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
(2026-09-03). Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. aljazeera.com The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
(2026-09-02). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Wednesday the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.
(2026-09-03). Australia-China cultural week to feature 6th gala in Sydney. ecns.cn Preparations for the 6th Australia-China Spring Festival Gala officially began in Sydney on Monday, with the 2027 Australia-China Cultural Week scheduled to run from Jan. 23 to 31.
(2026-09-03). China prepares third batch of emergency aid for Nepal. ecns.cn China is preparing a third batch of emergency aid for Nepal after the mudslide disaster on Aug. 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-02). Xi calls for deepening China-Egypt cooperation, raises Mideast proposal. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Egypt to support each other, deepen cooperation, and continue advancing the building of a China-Egypt community with a shared future amid a turbulent international and regional landscape.
(2026-09-03). US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size. aljazeera.com Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
(2026-09-03). Tourists visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Tourists visited the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, on August 31, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Xi Jinping's new formula to beat American jets? China turns Y-20 into a multi-mission war platform. hindustantimes.com China is rapidly expanding the Y-20 family beyond strategic airlift, adding tanker and airborne control roles to its heavy transport fleet. From delivering FK-3 air-defence systems to Serbia to supporting long-range operations, the Y-20 gives the PLA greater flexibility to move forces, equipment and fuel across the Western Pacific. With the domestic WS-20 engine powering newer variants, Beijing is building a more versatile air-power backbone.
(2026-09-02). In Numbers: China's railways handle about 954 mln passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled approximately 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel surge this year, while freight transport remained stable and safe, the country's railway operator said.
(2026-09-03). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape on Friday. | This is due to a cut-off low-pressure system expected to develop on Thursday over the western interior, resulting in a significant change in weather conditions across several provinces. | Earlier this week, SAWS warned that cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Thursday into Friday. | "Very co…
(2026-09-03). Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the freezing of a Greater Kokstad Local Municipality official's pension fund following his alleged involvement in a R5.2 million fraudulent information technology (IT) tender. | The Special Tribunal granted the order after an SIU investigation into the matter found that municipal IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye was the owner of an IT company, Obytech Solutions, which was awarded the tender. | "The SIU investigation found that Owusu-Boakye allegedly manipulated the procurement process…
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/5: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, located on Lake Merritt Boulevard between 12th Street and 1st Avenue.
(2026-09-03). SEIU1021 SF Nurses & Community Healthcare Workers Protesting Attacks By Lurie & Union Tops. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF City nurses and City Community Healthcare Workers are protesting a concession contract pushed by SF Mayor Lurie & union tops.
(2026-09-03). Tuesday 9/8: Canadians Are Not The Enemy! STOP The Trade War NOW! No Tariffs & Trade War With Canada. indybay.org Middle Harbor Shoreline Park | Port Of Oakland | 2777 Middle Harbor Road, Oakland…
(2026-09-03). CNA SF Kaiser Nurses Protest AI, ICE, Palantir & Staffing Shortage Threatening Patients. indybay.org Kaiser nurses contract at Kaiser Norther California is expired on September 1 and they had rallies at over 25 hospitals including San Francisco. They talked about the staffing crisis and the use of AI to destroy nurse jobs. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir which is profiting from destroying jobs, ICE raids and concentration camps.
(2026-09-03). 2 weeks after deadly Brent Industries explosion in Toledo, Ohio families, residents demand answers. wsws.org No cause of the explosion has been determined that ripped through Brent Industries on August 18, killing Heladio Perez, 46, and Mary Allen, 64.
(2026-09-03). German government provokes escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org The German government's accusation that Russia carried out a failed terrorist attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4 is a political provocation that was organized on—of all days—the 87th anniversary of the beginning of World War II.
(2026-09-03). Labor's NAPLAN widens education inequality in Australia. wsws.org National Assessment Program-Literacy and Numeracy results show that the gap between rich and poor school students is growing at an increasing rate.
(2026-09-03). Growing divisions at G20 finance ministers meeting. wsws.org The commitments on which the G20 was established—to promote global growth and enhance international cooperation—lie in tatters as conflicts within the global economy intensify.
(2026-09-03). Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi raises campaign to free Bogdan Syrotiuk at Istanbul antiwar events. wsws.org Members of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi in Türkiye brought the "Free Bogdan Syrotiuk" campaign to the forefront at a panel discussion on war and press freedom and at an anti-war march held in Istanbul.
(2026-09-03). Mainland sends birthday wishes to giant panda Yuan Yuan on hr 22nd birthday. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to giant panda Yuan Yuan, who turned 22 at Taipei Zoo.
(2026-09-03). Class & Discussion On The Banning of Factions By Bolshevik Congress of 1921. indybay.org The DSA EB held a presentation and discussion on the banning of factions by the 10th Congress of the Party in 1921…
(2026-09-03). Muslim Americans Organize Amid Spike in Islamophobia. juancole.com By | Originally published in ( Zohran Mamdani was elected the first Muslim mayor of New York City in 2025. This year, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic p…
(2026-09-03). Australian novelist, photographers and a human rights activist demand immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "History is littered with a plethora of men who start homicidal wars. In far fewer numbers, history is peppered with courageous men who stand up to the behemoth of war and say 'No!' Bogdan Syrotiuk is such a man."
(2026-09-03). US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV. aljazeera.com Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). Ningxia exports over 3,300 live cattle to Uzbekistan in 2026. ecns.cn Ningxia has expanded exports of high-quality live cattle to Uzbekistan amid growing economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to Yinchuan Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Break the isolation of the National Steel Car strike by turning to workers across North America! For workers' unity, not bogus USW "solidarity" wsws.org Either we seize control of our struggle, broadening it to unite workers across North America with the fight for workplace safety, better conditions and wage increases to make up for decades of givebacks, or the USW bureaucracy will sell us out, just as they did in 2023.
(2026-09-03). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-03). EU Partnership Talks with Bahrain Should Seek Activists' Release. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdulhadi al-Khawaja (left) and Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad. | © Bahrain Centre for human rights/Wikimedia and Private | For over 15 years, Danish human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Swedish activist Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad have been languishing in Bahrain's prisons, as their governments and the European Union (EU) have failed to secure their release from unjust detention. As the EU launched negotiations for a "Strategic Partnership Agreement" with Bahrain in July, it should use them to ensure that al-Khawaja, al-Muqdad and others unjustly jailed can finally be free and reu…
(2026-09-03). Morocco's ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins. aljazeera.com Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
(2026-09-03). China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise. ecns.cn China, Russia and Mongolia will hold the Border Defense Cooperation 2026 joint exercise in early September 2026, China's Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/20: 160th Anniversary Year of the Buffalo Soldiers: S.F. War Memorial Veterans Building. indybay.org 401 Van Ness Ave., 2nd Floor | S.F. War Memorial Veterans | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-03). Warum braucht die Merz-Regierung eine totale Dà§monisierung Russlands? strategic-culture.su Frage: Wie kà∂nnen zwei Nachrichten miteinander zusammenhà§ngen — die Schuldzuweisung an Russland fàºr den Vorfall in Leipzig und die bevorstehende Schlieàüung von vier VW-Werken?
| Auf den ersten Blick gibt es keinen Zusammenhang. Ich aber glaube, dass es einen gibt. Keine direkte Verbindung, aber eine indirekte — und die ist vorhanden: Je mehr in den Medien àºber das ‚Äûschreckliche Russland" und seine ‚Äûfurchtbaren Taten" berichtet wird, desto weniger Sendezeit bleibt im Fernsehen fàºr Nachrichten àºber Volkswagen. Und à&or…
(2026-09-03). Creating a 'NATO of Nations' in order to save it. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer the Pentagon handed NATO members a
(2026-09-03). Friday 9/25: East Bay Screening Of "When ICE Melts" On Lessons Of Minneapolis Struggle. indybay.org DSA Office – 1610 Harrison St Suite D, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2026-09-03). Under Israeli Settler Attacks, I Feel I Am Not Alive. portside.org Under Israeli Settler Attacks, I Feel I Am Not Alive |
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/12: November 2026 Election Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-09-03). Australia: Public sector doctors strike in Melbourne for first time in decades. wsws.org Doctors walked off the job in opposition to the state Labor government's attempts to inflict deeper real wage cuts and further entrench dire conditions in the sector.
(2026-09-02). China, Egypt welcome efforts to ease tension, promote dialogue in Middle East. ecns.cn China and Egypt welcome regional and international efforts to ease tension and promote dialogue in the Middle East, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Germany's capital is being transformed into a centre for arms production—and workers must pay the bill. wsws.org While hospitals and schools are falling into disrepair, 600 million euros are being cut from public transport, rents are skyrocketing, and social infrastructure is collapsing, billions are being poured into rearmament.
(2026-09-03). Where did we come from? How did we get here? mronline.org 
Humans are part of the 'animal kingdom'—and of nature in general — but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
(2026-09-03). Wondering How Nuts Trump's Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum. portside.org Wondering How Nuts Trump's Tariffs Are? Consider Aluminum. |
(2026-09-03). Open Arms reaffirms commitment to Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital. radiohc.cu The Juan Manuel Márquez University Pediatric Hospital in Havana was the site of a moving day of gratitude for the second visit from the Spanish non-governmental organization Open Arms. Aboard the sailboat Astral, they delivered another donation of medical supplies, milk, and medicines, adding to the solidarity shown by Mexican civil society. | Araís Consuegra, the hospital's director, expressed the deep gratitude of the medical staff and emphasized the impact of the previous aid during critical moments in maintaining ventilation for patients who required it. | The previous donation, which included solar panels, p…
(2026-09-03). Wednesday 10/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-09-03). Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
(2026-09-03). Eto'o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino. aljazeera.com Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2026-09-03). US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers…
(2026-09-02). Vietnamese representative praises China's efforts to preserve temples in Qinghai. ecns.cn "As for heritage preservation in Qinghai, you have done an excellent job protecting traditional handicrafts and historical sites including temples," said Truong Cong Le Hoang, director of the China-Vietnam Service Center, in an exclusive interview recently.
(2026-09-03). SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns. sanews.gov.za SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns | The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating Airlink's flypast over the DHL Stadium ahead of last weekend's international rugby fixture between the Springboks and the All Blacks. ⚪ The "Following various media discussions relating to the events of the past weekend, th…
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-09-03). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-03). Putin's new drone hunter ready to take on NATO? Russia flexes Bison drone killer system in Egypt. hindustantimes.com Russia is set to showcase its new Bison counter-drone system overseas for the first time at the Egypt International Airshow 2026. Developed to detect, track and destroy small, low-flying drones, Bison combines radar, electro-optical sensors and four 7.62mm machine guns for close-range defence. The system comes as Russia expands its counter-drone and robotic warfare capabilities amid rising NATO tensions.
(2026-09-03). 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.
(2003-09-26). Preparing the left for Russia's future crisis. links.org.au 
Mikhail Lobanov outlines how radicals are organizing the infrastructure and consolidating the politics for tomorrow's left in Russia.
(2026-09-03). 2026 Fall National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org ICE Mass Arrests, DNA Harvesting, Electric Shock Gloves, We Need to Fight Against It!
(2026-09-03). Racing against time after mudslide strikes Gyirong in China's Xizang. ecns.cn On Sept. 2, 2026, Chinese rescuers pull out all the stops following a devastating mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-03). 50 year anniversary of Santa Cruz guitars in the Bay Area. indybay.org Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
(2026-09-03). US judge blocks Trump's latest effort to limit birthright citizenship. aljazeera.com Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
(2026-09-03). Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country'. portside.org Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country' |
(2026-09-03). California 176 – International Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Month. indybay.org Today, stiff winds and "erasure" challenges the efforts to document and share California Underground Railroad histories, headquartered here along at hub of Historic American River Basin, once owned and operated by the "African Founding Father of Califirnia"
(2026-09-03). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Government employed doctors across Paraguay staged a 5-day strike over wages while grocery workers in the western Canadian province of Alberta are pushing back against major concession demands by Safeway/Sobey's management.
(2026-09-03). Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports. sanews.gov.za Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports | The publication of the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports, enabling South African exporters to collaborate in pursuing international markets, will not benefit them unless they make full use of the regulation. ⚪ This is according to the Director of Export Development and Support at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Kwanele Mkhwanazi, who addressed a webinar on the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports co-hosted by the dtic and the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) on Monday. ⚪ The Block E…
(2026-09-03). Seven gourds growing in a courtyard evoke classic cartoon memories. ecns.cn A 75‚Äëyear‚Äëold man's waterside courtyard in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, has gone viral after seven lush green gourds grew on his trellis, reminding visitors of the classic Chinese animated series Calabash Brothers.
(2026-09-03). Pentagon puts possible $131 billion price tag on 1970s-era fighter. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker President Trump designs aircraft carriers the way kids build paper airplanes. It's just that his cost billions and can inflict far more pain than paper cuts. Nearly a decade ago, he concluded that the Navy's plan to help launch planes from aircraft carriers using new-fangled electromagnetic-force catapults instead of the tried-and-true steam-powered versions was stupid … apparently b…
(2026-09-03). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-03). A Legendary Book and the Green Echoes of China's Porcelain Capital>. ecns.cn In 1637, Tiangong Kaiwu, an extraordinary book by Song Yingxing was published in Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. Known as "the encyclopaedia of Chinese craftsmanship in the 17th century", the book documented how the Chinese people use their craftsmanship to live and work in harmony with nature in three volumes, 18 chapters. Centuries have passed, and the generations-long legacy of Jingdezhen's porcelain industry stands as a living testament to the ecological wisdom embodied in Tiangong Kaiwu.
(2026-09-03). Alexander Bahar, other historians of fascism and Ukrainian nationalism, join call to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Among those denouncing the sentencing is the German scholar Alexander Bahar, co-author of The Reichstag Fire – How History is Created.
(2026-09-03). Friday 9/25: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-09-03). UNEP: World will Exceed 1.5 ∫ C., Bringing Catastrophes and Unknowable Risks. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN Environmental Programme has issued a new
(2026-09-03). Scientists at 30 US schools have done military research for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org See an insect crawling in the corner of the room? It might be a surveillance robot, thanks to research at Carnegie Mellon University to develop
(2026-09-03). Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts. sanews.gov.za Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts | The Government has secured a ‚Ǩ300 million concessional loan, equivalent to R5.6 billion, to support National Treasury's Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) programme, which will help metropolitan municipalities improve service delivery and upgrade ageing infrastructure. ⚪ The MTSR is designed to support the turnaround of the three essential trading services – electricity, water supply and sanitation, and solid waste management – in South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities, which collectively serve over 22 million r…
(2026-09-03). Xi urges China, Egypt to jointly oppose unilateralism, acts of bullying. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Egypt to work together to oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying.
(2026-09-03). China, Singapore to hold Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise in September. ecns.cn China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2026 joint maritime exercise is to be held near Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province in early September, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
(2026-09-03). Did Morocco Orchestrate the Ceuta Border Surge? Spain Says No Evidence. moderndiplomacy.eu Spain has found no evidence that Moroccan authorities planned or orchestrated the massive migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told parliament. His comments come amid conflicting accounts over whether the unprecedented border crossing was a spontaneous migration event or a coordinated operation designed to overwhelm Spanish border …
(2026-09-03). Tuesday 9/8: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-03). Large-scale aircraft maintenance center completed at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. ecns.cn The T3B aircraft maintenance project at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, constructed by China Railway First Group Co., Ltd., was officially completed on Tuesday and is expected to enter full operation soon.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills at least two, leaves three officers among wounded. geo.tv Police respond to a shooting authorities said involved multiple victims in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 2, 2026 in a still image from aerial video. — ReutersPolice say two injured cops are expected to survive.Say one officer was shot in leg, another underwent…
(2026-09-03). 55 wetland bird species breed in Shangri-La's Napa Lake. ecns.cn Napa Lake in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has become an important habitat for wetland birds, with 55 species and more than 2,000 birds breeding there this summer, according to local conservation authorities.
(2026-09-03). Hey Americans! Escape Debt By Going To War With Iran! caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, war pundits have begun suggesting that the US could recruit sufficient troops for a ground invasion of Iran by offering young Americans debt forgiveness in exchange for enlisting. | I guess it was only a matter of time. | In an article titled " "Recruitment numbers are running below what…
(2026-09-03). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-03). The Benefits of 'Expo' Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Expo isn't usually seen as a platform for international diplomacy. Conceived as a world's fair to showcase the achievements of nations, it has traditionally been treated as an economic or cultural forum. In truth it's all of these things at once but it also offers certain advantages over other multilateral platforms. Expo is unique among …
(2026-09-03). Raymond Aron's Warning for Northeast Asia: Close the Window of Opportunity. moderndiplomacy.eu Raymond Aron died in 1983, long before China emerged as the US' principal strategic competitor, North Korea acquired nuclear weapons that could threaten the continental United States, and Russia developed its present military relationship with Pyongyang. Nonetheless, few twentieth-century thinkers are suited to understanding the strategic dilemma of today's United States, Japan, and South Korea. …
(2026-09-03). Powerful storm hits Canada's Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands. aljazeera.com Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
(2026-09-03). The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival deepens China-Thailand cultural connections. ecns.cn The 2nd Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival opened at Chulalongkorn University on Tuesday, bringing together artists, scholars, and youth from both China and Thailand for a five-day celebration of cultural exchange.
(2026-09-03). "No Fare Is Fair" – Transit Protest at SF City Hall. indybay.org The working class needs free transit – this would benefit all San Franciscans and tourists…
(2026-09-03). Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny. aljazeera.com Niger's authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
(2026-09-02). Xi leaves Egypt after state visit. ecns.cn During the visit, Xi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on Belt and Road cooperation, artificial intelligence, economic and trade, and industrial and supply chain cooperation.
(2026-09-03). Exclusive access as the search for Nepal's tunnel workers intensifies. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
(2026-09-03). Mongolian medical workers receive TCM training in Gansu. ecns.cn A group of medical workers from Mongolia's Govi-Altai Province began a 14-day training program in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, on Monday.
(2026-09-03). Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down. aljazeera.com Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers. aljazeera.com Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
(2026-09-03). Nepal Faces Massive Rebuilding as Search for Flood Victims Continues. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal is facing a major reconstruction challenge after a catastrophic glacier collapse triggered floods, mud and landslides across areas near the Chinese border on August 26. Authorities estimate that around 20,000 homes will need to be rebuilt, while search and rescue operations continue for thousands of people still missing. Thousands of Homes Destroyed Preliminary government …
(2026-09-03). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-03). Philippine Police Arrest 11 Indigenous Rights Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Indigenous residents from Nueva Vizcaya province protest outside the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 13, 2026. | © 2026 Charles Edmon Perez/JNA Press/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-09-03). South Africans urged to vaccinate pets, help prevent rabies. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to vaccinate pets, help prevent rabies | The Department of Agriculture has urged South Africans to play their part in preventing rabies. | Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp said responsible pet ownership, regular vaccination of dogs and cats, reporting suspected cases, and seeking immediate medical attention after possible exposure are critical to preventing rabies deaths. | Aucamp said rabies is one of the world's deadliest yet most preventable diseases, and "no one should lose their life to a disease we know how to prevent." | "Vaccinating dogs and cats, practising responsible pet ownersh…
(2026-09-03). AI monitoring system works offline at remote drilling sites in China. ecns.cn A self-reliant AI monitoring system that operates without external internet access has been deployed at remote coalbed methane drilling sites in Shanxi Province, effectively resolving safety supervision bottlenecks in low-connectivity frontier areas.
(2026-09-03). China launches five-year program to support over 100 young football players training overseas. ecns.cn China officially launched a five-year program in Beijing on Tuesday to support more than 100 promising young football players training overseas, with annual funding of up to 450,000 yuan ($67,000) per player.
(2026-09-03). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-03). Xi meets Egyptian president in state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
(2026-09-03). Drop The Charges! ICE, The Fascist Occupation Of Minneapolis, Labor & The Minneapolis 15. indybay.org The ICE fascist occupation of Minneapolis led to a mass mobilization of workers and the community against the attack. Cal an IBEW electrician talks about how this happened and how labor and the community organized as well as the felony indictments facing some of the organizers.
(2026-09-02). 70 years on, China-Egypt ties keep growing wider. ecns.cn This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt ⚪ a milestone that reflects decades of growing trust and partnership.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/26: SF World NAKED Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF Edition. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street…
(2026-09-03). SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan. sanews.gov.za SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations. ⚪ "Major General Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations, following his failure to appear before the designated senior officer responsible for dealing with the expeditious disciplinary process," the SAPS said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ This was as the SAPS reiterated its commitment to accountability, discipline and professional conduct within…
(2026-09-03). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Haiti: Everything must be done to protect the population from escalating armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-03). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Canadian Prepper: Depopulation — Russia's New Plan. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-03). NATO Vs Russia begins? One claim puts Europe on Putin's radar: Why West will pay for its 'lies'. hindustantimes.com
(2026-09-03). Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Sunday 9/20: Jeremy Mack & Keane Chukwuneta The Billionaire-Backed Takeover of San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Türkiye. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-03). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Restoring hope: five years of MHPSS support for repatriated families in Central Asia. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Health care is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/7: Union Democracy & Fighting Business Unionism & Concession Contracts: A WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org
(2026-09-03). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). King Charles commends mediator Pakistan's efforts to ease US-Iran tensions. geo.tv
(2026-09-03). Renewed call from UN Secretary-General and ICRC President to adopt rules on autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). 'Trump Strait': US president toys with renaming Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar. geo.tv
(2026-09-03). Indigenous plants offer Ghanaians an alternative to costly Western medicine. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-03). DRC: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns attacks on its volunteers and staff. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). The Postal Service's Destruction of Democracy. portside.org
(2026-09-03). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-03). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-03). Thursday 9/3: Vigil for Pierre: ICE Out. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | Castro Street & El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…
(2026-09-03). Rare trio of cyclones churns across Pacific as powerful El Nino fuels storm activity. geo.tv This handout satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /GOES shows Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina over the Pacific Ocean on September 2, 2026, at 15: 30 UTC. — AFPThree cyclones are churning across the…
(2026-09-03). Could El Niño Become the Strongest Ever Recorded? WMO Warns of Extreme Weather. moderndiplomacy.eu The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to intensify through 2027 and could become the strongest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The WMO says there is a near 100% probability that El Niño will persist through February 2027, driven by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. El Niño Could Reach Unprecedented Strength WMO …
(2026-09-02). Breaking: America strikes IRGC targets across Iran as Trump issues chilling retaliation warning | US. hindustantimes.com The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets, with CENTCOM calling them retaliatory attacks after alleged IRGC threats to American troops and commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. As explosions are reported across southern Iran, Tehran warns there will be "no surrender through diplomacy," raising fears of another Iranian response and a wider escalation.
(2026-09-02). Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll. al-monitor.com By Menna AlaaElDin and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) – The sudden recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported 18 dead in the last U.S. assault, including four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.Iran's health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday night's U.S. strikes across Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent said four people were killed and 67 wounded at a wedding ceremony near the coast of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-02). The Hormuz Trap: American Superiority and the Cost of Iranian Leverage. moderndiplomacy.eu On 31 August, two supertankers carrying Saudi crude were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of one another as they sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. Each carried about two million barrels, and no casualties were reported. The attacks were followed the next day by a new wave of American strikes on …
(2026-09-02). JD Vance says "end times" are an acceptable price for US-Iran war. thecanary.co 
US Vice President JD Vance has stated in an interview that he is committed to doing "God's work", before adding that if that work leads to the "end times", that would be "okay" by him. Given his proximity to the US nuclear arsenal, such a blasé assertion is deeply alarming — particularly when considered alongside […] | By
(2026-09-02). US strike hits Iranian wedding, killing four including child, wounding more than 50. geo.tv Iranian Red Crescent Society members search through the rubble for victims after Israeli strikes, at an unspecified location in Iran, in this undated image released June 17, 2025 and obtained from social media. — ReutersShrapnel from US missile strike hit wedding ceremony in…
(2026-09-02). US expands Iran campaign with strikes on oil tankers. al-monitor.com Airstrikes on Iranian oil tankers mark a subtle tactical pivot after months of periodic bombardment targeting IRGC military infrastructure failed to shut down the IRGC's attacks in Hormuz.
(2026-09-02). After deadly US strike, videos show Iran wedding turned 'into funeral'. geo.tv Rubble lies around damaged houses following a reported attack near a wedding gathering in Kuhistik, Sirik, Iran, September 2, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-09-02). Employer-Provided Health Insurance Costs Expected To Increase Next Year. newsone.com 
Source: Muhammad Aqib / Getty | You know, it's honestly impressive how significantly just about every aspect of American life has worsened in just under two years of Donald Trump's second presidency. Over the last year, we've seen costs increase across the board, and now employer-provided health insurance is expected to face its largest price hike in two decades. |
(2026-09-02). Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says. aljazeera.com Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel to halt fighting.
(2026-09-02). One Killed as Israeli Forces Cross Yellow Line Deeper Into Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Early on in the March invasion of Lebanon, Israel defined a new boundary called the Yellow Line, south of which their operations were meant to be confined. This included a substantial amount of southern Lebanon, and led to an increasingly protracted occupation, but gave the illusion of the invasion being contained. In recent days, however, …
(2026-09-02). Wednesday 9/2: Film: Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals & the Humanitarian Doctors. indybay.org Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mtn. View | 2575 California St. Suite 601, Mountain View, CA, 94040 | Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 | Smith Rafael Film Center | 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA, 94901 | The New Parkway Theater…
(2026-09-02). Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism 'smear campaign'. aljazeera.com The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
(2026-09-02). Cubano Martínez Achieves his Fourth Victory of the Year in Japanese Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, Sept 1 (RHC) — Cuban Raidel Martinez earned his fourth win of the season today by pitching a flawless inning to lead the Yomiuri Giants to a 4-3 victory over the DeNA Stars. | Martínez, who hadn't won a game since July 24, retired all three batters he faced from the mound at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, improving his record to 4-3 and lowering his ERA to 1.47, according to the website baseballjaponés.com. | For DeNA, Dominican Jerar Encarnación went 1-for-4 with a strikeout, lowering his batting average to .287. Venezuelan José Ruiz took the loss, allowing one run and two hits in two-thirds of an innin…
(2026-09-02). Vijay Prashad: 'Vietnam in the Field of Culture'. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In January 1968, 470 delegates from seventy countries gathered in Cuba for the Cultural Congress of Havana. They arrived from nations at war, socialist societies under construction, national liberation movements struggling against colonialism and imperial centres where intellectuals had begun to rebel against power. Vietnam was resisting the most …
(2026-09-02). WFP emphasizes maternal and child nutrition project in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Nutrivida project, promoted by the World Food Program (WFP) with support from the Government of Canada and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), promotes maternal and child well-being in Cuba by providing access to a variety of quality foods. | Zoe Díaz Bernal, Nutrition Officer for the organization, told ACN that the initiative focuses on improving nutritional status and preventing and reducing anemia in vulnerable populations in the provinces of Holguín and Mayabeque. | The project prioritizes children up to 11 years old, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers in the municipalities of Mayarí, Moa,…
(2026-09-02). Defend Cuba and Demand the Lifting of the U.S. Energy Blockade and Embargo. mronline.org 
The current energy blockade deprives the Cuban people of resources essential for their survival. It must end immediately and unconditionally.
(2026-09-02). Measures evaluated to ensure water supply amid blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel met on Tuesday with officials and experts to evaluate measures to ensure Havana's water supply in the face of the energy crisis caused by the tightening of the U.S. blockade. | The meeting, held at the Palace of the Revolution, focused on three key areas: ensuring supply through generators, maintaining the electrical grids associated with the service, and achieving energy independence to guarantee water distribution in the capital. | During the meeting, it was reported that generators from distributed generation have been mobilized to support the first 29 selected water sources a…
(2026-09-02). Evalúan medidas para asegurar abasto de agua en La Habana ante bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel evaluó este martes, con directivos y expertos, las medidas para asegurar el abasto de agua en La Habana ante la crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | El encuentro, celebrado en el Palacio de la Revolución, se centró en tres ejes fundamentales: el aseguramiento del abasto mediante grupos electrógenos, el mantenimiento de las redes eléctricas asociadas al servicio y la independencia energética para garantizar la distribución del agua en la capital. | Dur…
(2026-09-02). Para príncipes enanos se hizo una fiesta. radiohc.cu 
Para princesas y príncipes enanos se hizo esta fiesta. El inicio del curso escolar en Cuba volvió a traer esperanzas y alegrías, a pesar de momentos muy difíciles y el duro bregar del día a día de profesores, maestros, familias, jóvenes, niñas y niños que deberán asumir grandes desafíos en medio de muchas carencias y apagones, pero con la certeza de que el futuro está a la vuelta de la esquina y por ese mañana habrá que darlo todo. | En el Seminternado 13 de marzo, de Santa Clara, se abrieron las puertas como cada septiembre, tal y como aconteció en los más de 600 planteles educacionales de Villa Clara. Una bande…
(2026-09-02). Israeli Attacks Kill at Least Two Palestinians in Gaza as IDF Continues Constant Ceasefire Violations. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least two Palestinians as the IDF continues its constant violations of the October 2025 ceasefire deal despite the US announcing that Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that a Palestinian youth was killed by a drone strike in the Jabalia refugee …
(2026-09-02). Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Vows the IDF Is 'Not Withdrawing'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday visited the Israeli-occupied side of the Gaza Strip and vowed there would not be an Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian territory as he continues to reject a US-backed proposal that would involve Hamas disarming and the IDF leaving Gaza. "We control the area. We are not withdrawing. We …
(2026-09-02). 'Not sorry' will international pressure mean justice for Zomi Frankcom? asiapacificreport.nz 
Will a global human rights declaration help pave the way for Australian Zomi Frankcom's Israeli killers to be held accountable for her death? Human rights advocate Shamikh Badra asks at Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Shamikh Badra The killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza in April 2024 has not gone away as…
(2026-09-02). United States: Year of Extrajudicial Killings at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A combination image shows two screen captures from a footage posted on the X account of The White House on September 15, 2025, of what US President Donald Trump said was a military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, the second such strike carried out against an alleged drug boat in recent weeks. | © 2025 The White House/Handout via Reuters…
(2026-09-02). Venezuela Under Siege: What Should Progressives Do? scheerpost.com Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance. Ever since Hugo Chávez became Venezuela's president in 1999 and initiated the Bolivarian Revolution, the country has been under siege by the US. The aggression escalated with the kidnapping of its lawful president, part of a larger and accelerating assertion of US imperial power worldwide. The Bolivarian Revolution survived but is in …
(2026-09-02). Venezuela's Oil Deal Has a Guyana Problem — and an OPEC One. moderndiplomacy.eu The August 28th oil deal's least-noticed effects run through two files nobody has read together: it gives Washington, for the first time, a direct commercial stake on both sides of the Essequibo border dispute, and it landed the same week Venezuela was reported weighing an OPEC exit with US officials reportedly in the room — …
(2026-09-02). Egypt, China and the SCO: A New Era of Eurasian Connectivity. moderndiplomacy.eu With President Xi Jinping's anticipated visit to Egypt in late August and early September, coinciding with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek (August 30 — September 3) and the Chinese president's visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, several questions arise: How can Sino-Egyptian cooperation unfold within the framework of the SCO and the evolving …
(2026-09-02). SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi's Central Asia Chessboard. ummid.com The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse.
(2026-09-02). Large number of faculty at Elite U.S. Universities linked to the National Endowment for Democracy, A CIA cut-out specializing in propaganda. mronline.org 
Many of the dissidents that the NED honors advocate for sanctions, bombing and war on their own countries. Some were even indicted for inciting insurrection or terrorist acts.
(2026-09-02). Two Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raid by Israeli settlers and army. al-monitor.com Sept 2 (Reuters) – Two Palestinian teenagers were killed on Wednesday in an attack by Israeli settler militants and army troops on their village in the occupied West Bank, local officials and the Palestinian health ministry said, amid an uptick in violence by Jewish settlers in the territory.The Palestinian health ministry said the two youths were ages 16 and 19 while a local official told Palestinian news agency WAFA they died in al-Mughayyir village near Ramallah.
(2026-09-02). Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village. aljazeera.com Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.
(2026-09-02). Palestinian couple hospitalised after brutal Israeli settler attack. thecanary.co 
On the evening of 31 August, a group of Israeli settlers stormed the occupied West Bank village of Burqa, east of Ramallah. They assaulted Palestinians, attacked their homes, and tried to set vehicles and property on fire. They also stole livestock. An eye witness told us that as Civil Defence and Village Council volunteers were […] | By
(2026-09-02). What Huckabee is doing about dead Americans in the West Bank. responsiblestatecraft.org Israeli settlers
(2026-09-02). 'Really terrified': Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US. aljazeera.com The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
(2026-09-02). What does it mean when a 6-yr-old questions those in power? ummid.com The Aditya phenomenon may force the political establishment to treat children not merely as passive beneficiaries of policy, but as active stakeholders capable of demanding systemic accountability.
(2026-09-02). Neenah, WI, September 7, 2026: Labor Fest! wibailoutpeople.org MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 — LABOR FEST- Neenah | 10: 00 AM Labor Day Parade and Festival | Marches from Curtis Reed Square through Downtown Neenah. | Festival: Neenah Labor Temple •
(2026-09-02). Police Contradict Reform Council Over Claim Town Centres are 'Unsafe' Due to Asylum Seekers. bylinetimes.com Essex Police have appeared to contradict Reform-run Essex Council's suggestions that parts of the county are unsafe due to asylum seekers being hosted at the former RAF Wethersfield base. | On Friday, Essex County Council's Cabinet member for Education, SEND and Skills — and Basildon mayor —
(2026-09-02). USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea. aljazeera.com The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.
(2026-09-02). Grandpa Don't Preach — Blood Is On Your Sleeves. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech at Madison Square in New York, 'Call to Action' for peace, needs public scrutiny as it comes at a time when the persecution of Muslims in India has become a global folklore.
(2026-09-02). U.S. Canada trade war intensifies. mronline.org 
While Trump's gangster imperialism exacerbates the trade war with Canada, workers must not simply rally to the side of their own national capitalists, argues John Clarke.
(2026-09-02). Gary, Indiana residents speak out after 14 days without power. wsws.org We spoke to residents of Gary, Indiana who spent 14 days without power after a storm damaged electrical infrastructure owned by NIPSCO, the local power monopoly.
(2026-09-02). China completes world's largest satellite constellation for 3D mapping. ecns.cn Chinese commercial space company Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a 19-satellite constellation for 3D mapping, which the company says is the largest of its kind in the world.
(2026-08-31). Global Left Midweek — September 2, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — September 2, 2026 |
(2026-09-02). The deals of the football summer transfer window. thecanary.co 
The summer transfer window in Europe's major leagues saw record levels of activity. English clubs lead the way in terms of spending on transfers, whilst historic clubs such as Real Madrid, Milan and Juventus entered the market in force to rebuild their squads and make up for the failures of recent seasons. Whilst the transfer […] | By
(2026-09-02). Onam Tourism Week fest draws to a close with grand pageantry. ummid.com Onam Tourism Week Celebrations organised by Kerala Tourism Department drew to a close with a grand pageantry that enthralled the capital city on Sunday August 30, 2026.
(2026-09-02). Haiti, Erik Prince, and the Cost of Privatized Security. fpif.org During the night of August 23, 2026, armed gangs attacked Kenscoff, a mountain community overlooking Port-au-Prince. By the end of the assault, at least 47 people had been killed, including five children. Twenty-two others were injured, dozens were abducted, and homes were set on fire. | Their deaths compel Haiti to confront a difficult question: Seventeen months after Erik Prince's Vectus Global became involved in the country's anti-gang operations, what measurable improvement in public security have Haitians actually received? | Prince Established His Own Standard: | Vectus Global began operating in Hai…
(2026-09-02). Special Labor Day PRINT EDITION of People's World. peoplesworld.org 
: | 4-page print edition of selected People's World Labor Day articles (11‚Ä≥ x 17‚Ä≥)…
(2026-09-02). Senatobia Police Chief Fired Over Racist Text Messages. newsone.com 
Source: Senatobia Police Department / facebook | The city of Senatobia, Mississippi, has fired its police chief less than a year into his tenure and a little over a week after news reports revealed that he had been sending racist text messages to colleagues even after he was appointed to his role last fall. | Harold Vanderford attempted to submit his resignation early Tuesday, but the The Sen…
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/29: "Ghost in the Machine" : Doc Film on Unchecked Eugenic Roots of AI Technology. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th Street | Oakland, CA 94612 | Film will be available on PBS Independence Lens | starting Sept 12, 2026 | Or rent the film for streaming here: notaidoc.com/…
(2026-09-02). Sri Lanka: More than 1,000 workers strike at Sevanagala Sugar Factory. wsws.org Workers have been on strike for more than a week demanding a wage increase, in defiance of the union bureaucracy.
(2026-09-02). War has shifted how power works in Iran. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — When Washington unveiled its
(2026-09-02). India, Russia Expand Economic Cooperation to Meet USD 100 Billion Trade Goal. infobrics.org India and Russia are working towards achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030, with both countries focusing on expanding cooperation in new sectors while strengthening existing trade ties…
(2026-09-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-02). Jamia Millia Islamia's Tazeen Siddique Secures AIR 1 in UGC NET June 2026. ummid.com Tazeen Siddique, who is pursuing her PhD, at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the UGC NET June 2026 exam, the result of which was announced Saturday.
(2026-09-02). Democracy Now! 2026-09-02 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 02, 2026; U.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More; "Went to Sea and Never Came Back": Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes; "Stand Up for Multifaith Democracy": U.S. Activists, Lawmakers Protest India's RSS & Hindu Supremacy | Headlines for September 02, 2026; U.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More; "Went to Sea and Never Came Back": Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes; "Stan…
(2026-09-02). Iran Says US Strikes on Tuesday Killed 18, Wounded 108. news.antiwar.com Iranian Health Ministry officials said on Wednesday that a series of US strikes that hit targets across Iran's southern coast on Tuesday killed at least 18 people and wounded 108. Among the dead were security personnel and civilians, including civilians who were killed by a US strike that Iranian officials said hit a wedding ceremony …
(2026-09-02). After floods bury her farmland, Nanimaya faces a long road to recovery. actionaid.org 
After floods bury her farmland, Nanimaya faces a long road to recovery | Josiah.Mburu | | |
| At around 10: 00am, Nanimaya Senchuri was sitting beside her bed, following her daily prayer routine, when she heard the roar of the Trishuli River. "In all my life, I had never seen a flood like this," she says. Nanimaya has spent much of her life caring for her family. She provides a home for her daughte…
(2026-09-02). The Ark-La-Tex may be leading America's lithium race. wattsupwiththat.com The Ark-La-Tex lithium industry is in its infancy but has potential to revitalize rural and small-town economies — and that dovetails with the goals both of President Trump's 2018 Rural Prosperity Task Force and 2025's One Big Beautiful Bill — as well as with his call for rebuilding the domestic critical minerals industry and ending the stifling of mining operations in America.
(2026-09-02). The Sovereign Reset: Escaping the Interest Trap with Greenbacks. scheerpost.com Ellen Brown In August 2026, the U.S. debt reached a gravity-defying $40 trillion, with an estimated fiscal year 2026 deficit of $2.1 trillion. Interest on the debt hit a record $1.4 trillion over the last 12 months and now consumes more than any federal program except Social Security and Medicare, eclipsing defense spending for the …
(2026-09-02). Can AI Agents help India's small businesses compete with larger companies? ummid.com A large company can employ separate teams for , customer service, research and operations, while a smaller company may rely on a handful of people to cover all four, AI agents could change part of that equation.
(2026-09-02). Tuesday 9/1: "I Care About Peace" Series: Keep Khallet Al Dabaa School Standing. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QAZ4aQL……
(2026-09-02). "Attacks on Communist Ideology Using Marxist Terminology" : Gabriel Rockhill's book on the emergence of the "compatible" intellectual left in Western countries. mronline.org 
The idea emerged early on—specifically, for example, in the Psychological Strategy Board (PSB), which reported to the National Security Council—that the fight against the world communist movement and the Soviet Union should no longer be waged solely through "hard" anti-communist propaganda, but, as a 1953 PSB paper states, also through "long-term intellectual movements, which will appeal to intellectuals, including scholars and opinion-forming groups."
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong to open its first robot-run retail stores. ecns.cn Hong Kong is set to open its first robot-run retail stores, with three Galbot Store outlets scheduled to begin operations on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). Brazil's election is a pivotal moment for US imperialism in Latin America. thecanary.co 
Brazil's election in October could be a pivotal moment for US imperialism in Latin America, at a time when a pro-US far-right wave has taken power across the region. A win for the current centre-left president could buck the trend. But a win for the far-right candidate would significantly embolden Donald Trump's aggressive offensive. A […] | By
(2026-09-02). India's Economic Slowdown. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer India was once hailed as a role model of high growth in the largest economies. However, recent economic trends suggest that India's economy is currently undergoing a slowdown that raises serious concerns in national and international circles alike. According to estimates, GDP growth will reach 6.4% in fiscal year 2024-25 which …
(2026-09-02). The socialist drama students who took on Tammany Hall in 1932. peoplesworld.org 
The circumstances that forced the resignation of New York Mayor James J. "Jimmy" Walker on Sept. 1, 1932, were a mix of shameless political scandal, public investigation, and gubernatorial pressure, all of which laid bare the mayor's deep involvement in Tammany Hall-style corruption. Under Walker, city government was for sale, and everyone knew it. Sometimes …
(2026-09-02). "Went to Sea and Never Came Back" : Families of Fishermen Seek Answers After Deadly U.S. Boat Strikes. democracynow.org 
A year ago today, the United States bombed a small boat in the Caribbean, killing nine people on board. Two survivors clung to the wreckage for 45 minutes, reportedly waving for help, before a second "double-tap" strike killed them, too. President Trump posted a video of the first attack on social media, announcing that 11 terrorists had been killed in a military operation that would be called "Operation Southern Spear." The second video, showing the killing of the survivors, has never been released. The bombings have continued for a year, killing at least 227 people in nearly 70 separate…
(2026-09-02). Chinese neural interface technology helps paralyzed Russian girl regain ability to walk. ecns.cn A 12-year-old Russian girl who suffered lower-limb paralysis in a car accident has regained the ability to walk with walking assistance, after receiving treatment with a China-developed closed-loop spinal neural interface in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
(2026-09-02). Hysterie in Berlin: Nachdem Moskau fàºr den ´Anschlagversuch ª am Flughafen Leipzig verantwortlich gemacht wurde, bricht Deutschland die kulturellen Beziehungen zu Russland ab. strategic-culture.su Die Vorwàºrfe der deutschen Regierung gegen Russland hinterlassen den Eindruck einer billigen Farce. Sie erinnern schmerzlich an das ´highly likely ª der ehemaligen britischen Premierministerin Theresa May. Der angebliche ´Anschlagsversuch ª richtete sich gegen ein ukrainisches Milità§rtransportflugzeug im Leipziger Zivilflughafen, das bis zum Bersten mit Waffen beladen war. | Diese Worte wurden von May am 12. Mà§rz 2018 in einer pathetischen Rede im Unterhaus des britischen Parlaments geà§uàüert. Sie waren der Anschuldigung gegen Russland wegen der Vergiftung des Do…
(2026-09-02). Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept's Articles. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump's Justice Department took the side of tech giant OpenAI in its court battle with The Intercept and other media companies over the company's use of others' creative work to train its artificial intelligence tools. | In a federal court filing in New York, the Justice Department argued that the U.S. has a vested interest in OpenAI having access to a vast array of intellectual property. The Trump administration warned that restricting OpenAI's access to the data could hamper scientific progress and harm the country's dominance in the race for artificial intelligence. | "The United States has…
(2026-09-02). Blood on their hands: Trump's immigration Gestapo drives Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel to suicide. wsws.org More than 100 Haitians in Springfield have been fitted with electronic monitors as the Trump administration accelerates deportation flights and mass immigration raids.
(2026-09-02). US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands. Details are yet to be finalised, but RNZ Pacific understands it was discussed at a closed dialogue partners meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)…
(2026-09-02). Thousands protest in Spain as Ceuta's migration crisis festers a month on. aljazeera.com Spain faces unrest as residents protest, while migrants and asylum seekers search for shelter and resources in Ceuta.
(2026-09-02). Ronald Sakolsky departs Beijing for the U.S. ecns.cn American Ronald Sakolsky concludes his China trip and departs for the United States on Sept.1, 2026, with Yin Yuzhen seeing him off at the airport.
(2026-09-02). Why Should Censorship on Sonia Gandhi's Book Worry Every Indian? ummid.com As we see Penguin Random House India has sought changes and deletions to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi memoir — changes that she reportedly rejected, certainly raise serious and troubling questions.
(2026-09-02). Maintenance worker crushed to death at Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. wsws.org Andrew "Andy" Block was killed at the Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan two weeks ago when he was crushed by a powered scrap shoot clam shell that closed on him while he was performing a welding repair.
(2026-09-02). University of Pennsylvania grad killed in 'random and unprovoked' stabbing attack in Times Square. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A New Jersey woman has been identified as the victim who was killed in a stabbing incident in Times Square on Monday. | Police say 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, of Chester, N.J., died at the hospital. The other victim, a 68-year-old man, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition. | Piacenti graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and Fordham Law in 2021, according to her social media. She is the vice president of business select…
(2026-09-02). Copper-gold deposit found in East China. ecns.cn China has made a major breakthrough in copper and gold exploration in the Chating region of Xuancheng, Anhui province, with the discovery expected to establish a large-scale resource base in East China, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-02). At least 21 die in bus accident in Egypt's South Sinai. geo.tv Families of Egyptian workers killed in a road accident surround an ambulance, as ambulances carry bodies of their loved ones, outside Al Qasasin Specialized Hospital in Ismailia, Egypt, August 11, 2026.— Reuters/File Injured being provided with medical care: …
(2026-09-02). Appleton, WI September 5, 2026: Potluck and Film Screening of 'Earth's Greatest Enemy'. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-02). After gun found in lake, French police probe link to 2012 Iraqi family murder. al-monitor.com A recently discovered Luger pistol may have been used in the mysterious 2012 killing of the al-Hilli family near the Alpine town of Chevaline in eastern France.
(2026-09-02). SEPTA awarded $13.3 million in federal funds to help replace aging Regional Rail cars. whyy.org The money is enough to get construction underway, but riders will have to wait years for the new fleet to arrive. | Train from SEPTA's Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City Train from SEPTA's Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City (photo by/Bastiaan Slabbers)…
(2026-09-02). Russian logistics expert: The Ukrainian attacks on the Black Sea affect 27% of the world's grain supply. unitedworldint.com by Edvard Chesnokov Sergey Sigachev is a member of the Russian Geographical Society, and an expert in logistics and transport. On the dawn of the Russian internet, he created the first web-guide on the famous Trans-Siberian railroad, and recently he has printed a non-fiction book about this longest land route on the Earth. Exclusively to United …
(2026-09-02). Thanks to Trump, College and University Presidents Have Accrued Even More Power on Their Campuses. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost While the Trump Administration has suffered numerous defeats in its effort to punish America's leading universities, it has succeeded in many ways in changing the prevailing culture of American higher education. This fall, students, faculty, and staff will be returning to colleges that are coping with the new realities of American higher …
(2026-09-02). Tunisia's civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens. aljazeera.com Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia's civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
(2026-09-02). Chinese, Egyptian archaeologists uncover ancient secrets at Sekhmet Temple. ecns.cn A joint team of Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists has unearthed significant ruins and artifacts at the ancient Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina, Giza Province, west of the Egyptian capital Cairo, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has said.
(2026-09-02). "We're going to have to draw a line in the sand" : Locked-out Martinez refinery workers speak out. wsws.org The lockout of 120 Marathon refinery workers, the contract struggle involving 23,000 steelworkers and the National Steel Car strike in Canada point to the conditions for a united struggle across North America.
(2026-09-02). Who is responsible? Glaring lack of clarity over Fiji operation to remove street dwellers. asiapacificreport.nz By Coco Lance of RNZ Pacific Authorities in Fiji are offering contradictory accounts of a nationwide effort to remove beggars and street dwellers from public spaces, with questions over warning notices and what support is available for those affected. The agencies involved have been unable to clearly identify what those services are and who is…
(2026-09-02). Xi calls for SCO to strive for higher quality development, promote better global governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to work with all parties to continue to strive for higher-quality development, and make the global governance system more just and equitable.
(2026-09-02). China launches National Science Popularization Month. ecns.cn The China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), together with 34 government departments and organizations, launched the 2026 National Science Popularization Month on Tuesday, kicking off a month of exhibitions, hands-on activities and public science programs across China.
(2026-09-02). What Patients Should Know Before Starting a Long-Term Treatment Programme in Switzerland. thecanary.co 
Long-term medical care requires careful coordination of appointments, tests, medication, and recovery periods. With Swiss treatment, international patients may need to stay in the country for several weeks or return for scheduled visits over a longer period. Before travelling, patients need a clear picture of how often they will see their doctor and which parts […] | By
(2026-09-02). DSA Candidate Criticizes 8 Dems Who Voted for "Anti-Socialism" House Measure. truthout.org On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning socialism — including democratic socialism, which has grown in popularity over the past few years — and called for the passage of a voter suppression bill endorsed by President Donald Trump. The measure was supported by all Republicans voting. Eight members of the Democratic conference also voted in favor of the… |
(2026-09-02). China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit. geo.tv Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping upon his arrival at the Cairo International Airport, Egypt, September 1, 2026. — Reuters Xi's trip is first to Middle East in four years.China seeks wider diplomatic and economic role in ME.Two…
(2026-09-02). Appleton, September 12, 2026: World Peace Festival! wibailoutpeople.org 
Welcome to World Peace Festival Fox Cities Saturday, September 12th: Noon-4: 00 pm Pierce Park, Appleton World Peace Festival Fox Cities brings together people of all ages for a day of celebration, reflection and collective hope for a more peaceful world. Noon — 4: 00 — Enjoy throughout the festival … FOOD Vendors: Sabee Culinary Services, Houdini's Paninis, …
(2026-09-02). Scotland firm under pressure to withdraw from Israeli consortium. thecanary.co 
Scotland-based Dana Petroleum, a subsidiary of South Korea's state-owned KNOC, is under pressure to quit the Israeli-led illegal consortium it is part of, which is seeking to "pillage" Palestinian offshore gas. Grangemouth Labour MP, Brian Leishman, asked the Foreign Secretary in Parliament on Tuesday: Does the Foreign Secretary share my concern that the British company, Dana Petroleum, […] | By
(2026-09-02). Over 140 000 candidates submit nominations for 2026 Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Over 140 000 candidates submit nominations for 2026 Local Government Elections | The Electoral Commission (IEC) says more than 140 000 candidates have been nominated to contest 10 526 council seats in the 2026 Local Government Elections, representing a significant increase in participation compared with the previous local government polls. ⚪ Addressing the media in Pretoria on Wednesday, Commission Chairperson Mosotho Moepya said that by the close of the statutory period for the submission of candidate nominations at 5pm on Friday, 28 August 2026, a total of 142 072 candidates had been nominated across municipal…
(2026-09-02). Steelworkers pacts with U.S. Steel, Cleveland Cliffs expire. peoplesworld.org 
GRANITE CITY, Ill.—For Jason Fernandez, a Steelworker from Granite City, Ill., the current bargaining over new contracts between the United Steelworkers and two of its biggest employers, U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs, is both professional and personal. It's professional because Fernandez, a Steelworker since 2008, is on one of the union's bargaining teams as USW …
(2026-09-02). AfD MP in Northern Cyprus. unitedworldint.com On August 25, AfD lawmaker Maximilian Krah visited the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Speaking during his visit, Krah said it was wrong to look at the Cyprus issue from only one side and argued that people should come to the TRNC and "see the facts for themselves." According to a statement from the …
(2026-09-02). Youth will pay price for WFH. onlineopinion.com.au Past Labor premiers have managed to make other people pay the price of their policies. This time it is the young workers.
(2026-09-02). PSNA raps NZ govt over 'haphazard' foreign policy and mixed messages. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report New Zealand signed an international letter criticising Israel which foreshadows sanctions but a pro-Palestine advocacy group has rapped the government over its "haphazard" and "mixed messages" West Asia policy. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) cited a "hint of future economic sanctions" against Israel in a statement of concern issued jointly by…
(2026-09-02). Mass 'Just Stop Oil' arrests outside Burnham's first PMQs as repression continues. thecanary.co 
Police carried out mass arrests of 80 Just Stop Oil supporters outside Parliament as Andy Burnham conducted his first Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). Burnham's government carried out its repressive action on the same day the UN reported that the globe is on track for at least 2 ∞C warming in our lifetime. The protesters were demanding that […] | By
(2026-09-02). US judge rejects bid to break up Google's ad business. aljazeera.com Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.
(2026-09-02). China's railways handle 954 million passenger trips during summer travel rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled 954 million passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel rush from July 1 to Aug. 31, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.
(2026-09-02). Federal panel halts first data center planned for US public land. nationofchange.org 
The board found regulators reused a three-year-old environmental review written for a solar plant, never studying the data center's own effect on water, power or a threatened desert tortoise.
(2026-09-02). Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in maps app. aljazeera.com The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
(2026-09-02). NTA declares UGC NET June 2026 Results of 84/87 Subjects. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday August 28, 2026 announced the UGC NET June 2026 Results of the 84 of the total 87 subjects for which the exams were held.
(2026-09-02). Kwarteng says people will need to pay private insurance to access future NHS services. thecanary.co 
Tory Kwasi Kwarteng has told Good Morning Britain (GMB) that private healthcare insurance will have to "play a part" in the future of the NHS. Kwarteng argued against using taxation to fund a service that "always needs more money just to stay still". However, this has been the case since the NHS's inception post-WWII. Funnily […] | By
(2026-09-02). Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in 'random stabbing' at Times Square; what we know so far about attack. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a tragic incident, vice president of Bank of America Erin Piacenti was killed in what investigators describe as 'random' stabbing incident at New York City's Time Square in broad day | Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in 'random stabbing' at Times Square; what we know so far about attack…
(2026-09-02). When Water Doesn't Wait: Nepal, Assam and People Who Answered. ummid.com Nepal flood was a tragedy no one could have foreseen, but in Assam floods return on schedule, year after year, built on administrative negligence and broken promises, met each time with the same divisive language instead of the unity the moment demands.
(2026-09-02). Site Expansions Underpin Lockheed Martin's Munitions Production Ramp. twz.com 
(2026-09-02). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: 'Borrowing substation for power supply' clears full‚Äëoutage dilemma. ecns.cn Recently, State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company completed power supply assurance during the full shutdown of the 110‚ÄëkV Yezhuang Substation by using an idle user‚Äëowned substation for alternative power supply, verifying the feasibility of the "borrowing substation for power supply" solution.
(2026-09-02). Delco DA charges woman with stealing from Media Little League. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced charges Wednesday against a woman accused of stealing at least one check from the Media Little League in Pennsylvania. | "It is hard to imagine a more disappointing target for personal greed than an organization raising money for kids," Rouse said in a statement. | According to the criminal complaint, Robin Lyn Massing, 57, allegedly intercepted at least one of three Little League checks sent via a mailbox loca…
(2026-09-02). The politics of AI data centers. whyy.org Public opposition over data centers is uniting people of all political stripes and is forcing politicians to course correct.
(2026-09-02). Pacific leaders pull out of contentious Pacific Islands summit. wsws.org Five prime ministers have withdrawn from the Pacific summit amid escalating tensions caused by far-advanced war preparations by the US against China.
(2026-09-02). Building Unity's Fight For Our Lives Democracy Tour Stops (City Listings Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Fond du Lac) September 5-13, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES DEMOCRACY TOUR STOPS NEW North Area Itinerary and Poster Links SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 -Appleton 9: 00 AM Leafleting the Appleton Farmers Market — Meet in front of Copper Rock Coffee Greet neighbors, share the tour, and invite the community to the afternoon gathering. 1: 30 PM All of Us Rally — Houdini Plaza …
(2026-09-02). Fond du Lac, September 13, 2026: The Brothertown Nation and Community Stops by Building Unity. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sunday, September 13, 2026 Free Community Meal & Community/Candidate Forum Brothertown Indian Nation Community Center — 311 Winnebago Dr. — Fond du Lac, WI Buttermilk Creek Park (700 S. Park Ave.) Fond du Lac Pic-nic at Buttermilk Creek Park The violence, corruption, & destruction must stop! We will turn out the VOTE! Join the growing …
(2026-09-02). Israeli LORA Ballistic Missiles Fired From German Frigate. twz.com 
(2026-09-02). Moscow Says It Won't Let Ukraine Shut Down Russian Airspace After Zelensky's Threat. news.antiwar.com Russian officials vowed on Wednesday that Ukraine won't be able to shut down Russian airspace after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky threatened a major escalation of drone attacks on Russian territory and said Russia's skies would no longer be safe for civilian aircraft. Ukraine's drones have disrupted flights in the cities in Russia being targeted for …
(2026-09-02). Sweden: Most Parties Back Stronger Action on Israel. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Swedish and European Union flags fly in front of the Parliament House in Stockholm, Sweden. | © Melker Dahlstrand/The Swedish Parliament | (Stockholm) — A majority of Swedish parliamentary parties support significantly stronger measures to curb Israeli government abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory than current policies suggest, six civil society organizations said today.The groups released a survey ahead of the September 13, 2026 general election. Seven of the eight parties in the Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, responded to the survey, a joint initiative by Act C…
(2026-09-02). Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran last long. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed U.S. campaign against Iran would not continue for "too long" after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran was trying to build a rocket that drops mines and the U.S. had destroyed it. He also said Iran had been working to restore its radar and missile systems, which were also targeted in the U.S. strikes.
(2026-09-02). Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race. theintercept.com 
(2026-09-02). How Indian Women Are Reclaiming Public Spaces. ummid.com As Indian women increasingly travel together, organise girls' nights and build communities of care, sisterhood is emerging as a powerful way of reclaiming public spaces long shaped by fear and exclusion.
(2026-09-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-02). Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite warning. al-monitor.com MOSCOW/LONDON/DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Russia vowed to head off any disruption to civil aviation on Wednesday after a warning by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that its drones had made Russian airspace dangerous to use.Zelenskiy warned airlines and insurance firms on Tuesday that the presence of Ukrainian drones as Ukraine responded to Russian attacks meant "the war started by Russia is closing its own skies". He said he was not targeting civil aviation.
(2026-09-02). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' the MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Schedule for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date and Time) to fill the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
(2026-09-02). Reform councillor denies link to Tommy Robinson. thecanary.co 
On 26 August, the Reform UK Exposed (RUKE) account highlighted a picture which appeared to show Rick Baker and Tommy Robinson in the same location. If you're unfamiliar with Baker, he's the leader of the Reform group on Northumberland County Council. And this is despite Reform officially claiming it has nothing to do with Robinson: […] | By
(2026-09-02). UK's Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to 'bring back hope'. aljazeera.com Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister's Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
(2026-09-02). Dolly Parton's America Was the Opposite of Donald Trump's. otherwords.org I've been a fan of Dolly Parton since her terrific 1980 movie (and hit song) 9-5, on the struggle of working women organizing for dignity and respect — and against sexual harassment. Along with millions of others, I'm saddened by the Queen of Country's passing. | But I'm miffed about people who opposed what Dolly stood for now trying to claim her legacy as their own. | For instance, President Trump has claimed that Parton was a supporter of his, even
(2026-09-02). Big Tech's Debate Over "Open" and "Safe" AI Leaves Corporate Power Unquestioned. scheerpost.com By Tim Scott This article was originally published by Truthout Two seemingly contradictory letters emerging from the AI industry point toward the same future. On July 24, 2026, an initial coalition of 25 technology companies and organizations, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Meta, released the Open Weights and American AI Leadership letter, calling for wider adoption of AI models …
(2026-09-02). NDB Building Bridges, not Barriers in Global Finance. infobrics.org Monopolies in international affairs rarely collapse overnight. They tend to erode quietly, losing their grip as alternative choices emerge and parallel pathways take shape…
(2026-09-02). Taxpayers Must Not Be on the Hook for Bailing Out the AI Industry. truthout.org The U.S. economy is heading toward uncharted territory. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming business operations and all areas of finance, the national debt is on an unsustainable fiscal path, and most middle-income Americans cannot keep up with rising costs. Moreover, as hundreds of billions of dollars are flooding into artificial intelligence, there are serious concerns that an AI bubble… |
(2026-09-02). Measuring Meaningless Climate Actions. wattsupwiththat.com So, the return on trillions in subsidies, costs of regulatory compliance, higher electricity prices, and lost economic growth is hypothetical, minuscule temperature changes that mean nothing.
(2026-09-02). Will the EU take action against Israel? aljazeera.com Surge in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians…
(2026-09-02). Xi says China, Egypt set example of friendship, solidarity between developing countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries, with strong political mutual trust, fruitful mutually beneficial cooperation, and close and effective coordination in multilateral affairs.
(2026-09-02). Loyalist paramilitaries, neo-Nazi flags flown at Scottish far-right rallies. thecanary.co 
Proscribed loyalist group flags and at least one neo-Nazi banner were displayed at a recent protest in Edinburgh. It was organised by far-right group the Scottish Defence League, modelled on the EDL.The Ferret reported that the anti-immigration demonstration took place on 15 August in the centre of Scotland's capital on Princes Street. This occurred during […] | By
(2026-09-02). A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5 ∞C climate target. What happens now? nationofchange.org 
It's no longer possible to hold climate change to 1.5. But it's not game over — it's game on.
(2026-09-02). Parlamento nicaragàºense aprueba reforma constitucional. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Nicaragua y el pueblo congregado en la ciudad de León aprobaron este martes, por unanimidad, la iniciativa de reformas a la Constitución Política, tras un proceso de consulta nacional de 36 días. | Previo a la votación, el presidente del Parlamento, Gustavo Porras, destacó el carácter amplio e inclusivo de la consulta desarrollada por la Comisión Especial de Carácter Constitucional, en la que participaron más de 300 mil personas de distintos sectores, gremios e instituciones del Estado. | El parlamentario señaló que las reformas aprobadas a ocho artículos de la Carta Magna tie…
(2026-09-02). Dal declino silenzioso del dollaro all'ascesa del sistema finanziario BRICS. strategic-culture.su In vista del summit di Nuova Delhi che si terrà a settembre, facciamo il punto della situazione sull'andamento della strategia dei BRICS+. | Segue nostro L'eredità di Bretton Woods | Nel luglio del 1944, nel New Hampshire, quarantaquattro nazioni firmarono gli accordi che avrebbero governato la finanza mondiale per i successivi tre decenni. Il dollaro americano veniva ancorato all'oro a trentacinque dollari per oncia troy; le altre valut…