(2026-09-24). US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi. geo.tv US President Donald Trump shows the way to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. — ReutersUS, China agree to extend 11-month trade truce.Xi says China and US should be partners.Thursday talks may…
(2026-09-24). Xi starts high-stakes US visit with call to be 'partners, not rivals'. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for a state visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, opening a high-stakes round of diplomacy between the leaders of the world's two largest economies as the Chinese leader said their two countries should be "partners, not rivals" because the interests of their two peoples "are deeply intertwined." | Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump t.co/A8ZhoSuOIo pic.twitter.com/hijqUp1zAF | — China Xinhua News (@XHNew…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-21). Saving Gazas Memory: Young Women Recover Thousands of Books from Israeli Ruins
Young Palestinian women are rescuing thousands of historic books from Gaza's ruins, preserving a cultural inheritance threatened with permanent destruction.
asiapacificreport.nz (2026-09-21). Gaza genocide: We made machines that think – then corrupted them for industrialised slaughter
There is something grotesque about taking one of the greatest intellectual achievements in human history – a technology capable of translating languages, modelling proteins, accelerating scientific discovery, assisting doctors, educating children and placing an astonishing repository of human knowledge at an ordinary person's fingertips – and harnessing it to the ancient government business of deciding who may be killed.
States hardly needed technological assistance with that.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-21). NFL's Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
American football player Azeez Al-Shaair has persisted with his stance on raising awareness about slain Palestinian children by wearing eye black bearing the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, during his latest appearance in the National Football League (NFL).
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-21). Tens of thousands march in Paris against France's controversial license to kill police lawTens of thousands marched in Paris against a controversial law strengthening the legal protection of police officers who use their firearms. Opponents fear the legislation could facilitate police repression during future social unrest.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Thirsty Gaza: How water turned from a basic service into a daily struggle
The water problem in the Gaza Strip is no longer merely a shortage in quantities reaching the population, but has transformed into a complex crisis that begins at the water source and does not end at the family waiting for a truck that may not arrive.
truthout.org (2026-09-23). Trump Threatens Iran With Genocide in Address to UN General AssemblyTrump made his most openly genocidal threat yet to Iran on Tuesday, threatening to "annihilate" the country and its 92 million people with "no hope of survival."
rollingstone.com (2026-09-23). 'Drive Them Into Hell': Trump Makes Wild Threats in Chaotic UN SpeechThe president claimed he was a peacemaker at the United Nations … while threatening war crimes against Iran.
Donald Trump lives in a world of his own. But once a year, at the United Nations General Assembly, he stands in front of representatives from the rest of the planet and tries to justify the violent, chaotic reality he has created.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Israeli forces intensify attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli escalation continued in southern Lebanon on Sunday, involving artillery shelling, airstrikes, ground advances and gunfire, amidst ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Dozens kidnaped, detained by IOF in W. Bank and Jlem raids
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed different areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem last night and Monday morning, raiding homes and kidnaping a number of Palestinian citizens.
reuters.com (2026-09-22). Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholarTrump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions: Can diplomacy outpace military friction?Tensions are again flaring up between Afghanistan and Pakistan over militant activity.
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes at border areas as part of operations against militants it says operate from Afghan soil. Afghanistan says such strikes violate its sovereignty and have claimed civilian lives.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Ansarullah: Yemeni armed forces fighting 'decisive battle' against Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Ansarullah resistance movement says the country's armed forces are involved in a "decisive battle" against Saudi Arabia, and any escalation by Riyadh will definitely lead to the expansion and diversification of Yemeni retaliatory strikes.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). China condemns US extortion of Iranian airlines, rejects Washington's 'illegal' sanctions threats
Bessent threatened global aviation hubs and foreign firms with exclusion from the US dollar system if they provide fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers.
Beijing, a primary economic and diplomatic partner of Tehran, swiftly condemned the maneuver.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-22). No Safe Shelter in Gaza: 200,000 Tents Needed before Winter
Gaza needs 200,000 tents and 300,000 tarpaulins before winter, authorities warned, as damaged shelters leave displaced families exposed to danger.
al-monitor.com (2026-09-22). What to expect as UN General Assembly convenes amid Iran war Trump, whose administration has cut tranches of funding from UN organizations, will address the General Assembly on Tuesday, as will leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Egypt. Other key speeches to watch include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara on Wednesday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will meet with Trump in Washington on Thursday, will skip the UN gathering.
theguardian.com (2026-09-23). Trump's threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for himThe world may have become inured to Trump's dire threats to send Iran "to the stone age" or end its civilization – so often have they been issued, only to sometimes be followed by a ceasefire or negotiations. But hearing them voiced in a forum created in the aftermath of the second world war, with the explicit aim of preventing future conflicts, was disconcerting.
newrepublic.com (2026-09-23). Trumps Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsTrump's confrontational, campaign-style speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was met with silence and rejection, and both the Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out while he attacked them.
(2026-09-24). Full Details: How Houthis snatched Mokha from MBS with help from Mojtaba's most elite forces | Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rapidly expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing the strategic port city of Mokha and nearby territory as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies. An investigation reports that the offensive has raised questions over the extent of Iranian support, while the Houthis' gains near the Bab el-Mandeb are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia, regional security and vital global shipping routes.
(2026-09-24). PSX slips 474 points as profit-taking follows rally. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange turned lower by midday on Thursday as profit-taking set in after four straight sessions of gains, pulling the benchmark KSE-100 Index down 473.78 points, or 0.28%, to 171,758.73. | The index had closed Wednesday at 172,232.51 after an 830-point rally driven by constructive US-Iran talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the arrival of an IMF staff mission for programme reviews, and buying in refinery stocks. | On Thursday, the market opened firmer and touched an intra-day high of 172,491.16 before sellers took control. The session low stood at 171,628.14. By midday, volum…
(2026-09-24). Is "NAZA" Zionism's worst Nightmare or normalization Propaganda? juancole.com (
(2026-09-24). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-24). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-24). Silvio Rodriguez Shapes 6 Decades of Cuban Revolutionary Songs. wibailoutpeople.org 
Rodríguez's gift followed his social media comments expressing readiness to defend…
(2026-09-24). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-24). Gaza watches Israel's elections with fear and antipathy. aljazeera.com Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month's vote will make their lives any better.
(2026-09-24). Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future? aljazeera.com Gaza's $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas's disarmament remain unclear.
(2026-09-24). To the victor belong Venezuela's spoils: Delcy Rodriguez's UNGA about-face. aljazeera.com Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela's interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
(2026-09-24). The Oil Shock Iran Could Trigger in the Next War. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — What was Iran trying to achieve by closing the Strait of Hormuz? | The obvious answer is to put pressure on the United States. But there was a larger calculation behind it: if Iran could turn the war from a conflict fought mainly on Iranian territory into a wider crisis affecting global trade and energy markets, Washington would face a very different cost for continuing the war. | The Strait of Hormuz was therefore more than a military target. It was Iran's economic weapon. By restricting one of the world's most important oil routes, Tehran could create pressur…
(2026-09-24). China's Deng Zhiwei wins men's single sculls gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Deng Zhiwei won the gold medal in the men's single sculls rowing event on Thursday at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-24). Discipline in Asia, Bewilderment in the West. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Ali Alsaàß First, a news item. On September 14, US Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink announced that his country had weapons in orbit. As the space surrounding Earth fills with defunct satellites and rocket debris, outer space—part of humanity's shared future—is increasingly becoming an arena of armed competition. Another dumping ground …
(2026-09-24). Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirement. aljazeera.com England's captain and record goal scorer says a transition into American football could be on the cards.
(2026-09-24). Green council bans airline adverts — then flies leader to New York. wattsupwiththat.com Hypocrite of the Day Award goes to ……………………
(2026-09-24). Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results. aljazeera.com Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
(2026-09-24). Is Russia Running Out of Soldiers? Putin Turns to 47 Countries for Ukraine War. thinktank.pk Russia's war in Ukraine has increasingly become a manpower contest as much as a battlefield struggle. The latest warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations — that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries in the war — raises a larger question: why does a country with one of the world's largest …
(2026-09-24). Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages. aljazeera.com Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.
(2026-09-24). Xi receives rare US airport welcome from Trump, First Lady. tribune.com.pk 
United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a rare personal welcome at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, who kicked off a three-day state visit aimed at easing tensions between the world's two largest economies. | Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, beside their aircraft after the Chinese president arrived at the US military base outside Washington. | The welcome marked the first time in 11 years that a US president had greeted a foreign leader at the military facility. According to C-SPAN, the previous US president to welcome a fo…
(2026-09-24). US launches online portal to report suspected visa fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department launched an online portal for the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse, saying it would help authorities identify and act on fraudulent visa applications and travel schemes, according to a statement issued by the US Department of State that emerged on Thursday. | The statement said that the new tool would provide a "convenient and reliable way" for people to submit information for prompt review and action. | "Many of the tens of thousands of visa fraudsters the Department has identified and held accountable during President Trump's second term were discovered thanks to tips…
(2026-09-24). MAGA ‚ù§Ô∏è Motherhood (If You're White). juancole.com ( Of course, that program, the Child Care and Development Fund, is already woeful…
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-24). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-24). Unifor keeps Stellantis workers on the job, as contract expires and automaker permanently shutters Brampton assembly. wsws.org In the face of repeated company provocations—including the permanent closure and selling-off of the Brampton assembly plant— the union refuses to even set a strike deadline.
(2026-09-24). 7,000 persimmon trees bear fruit, adding autumn charm to Hangzhou. ecns.cn More than 7,000 persimmon trees are laden with fruit, while visitors enjoy persimmon picking during a themed event.
(2026-09-24). Shi Shengji, Yang Liujing win half marathon race walk golds for China at Asian Games. ecns.cn China swept the men's and women's half marathon race walk gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). Madison: Support ABC Union Members! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Workers at ABC for Health organized and unionized for better pay. These workers help people with health coverage and medical debt. Management's response was to eliminate the department, layoff all of the workers, and end this vital service for the community. This is what the worst union busters do. Sign the petition today!
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hosts Trump, Trump threatens "annihilation" of 90 million Iranians: The DSA as an appendage of American imperialism. wsws.org Mamdani's silence on Iran is a political position expresses the DSA's acceptance of, and support for, the global aims of American imperialism.
(2026-09-24). Piglet-shaped mooncakes popular ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn Known as "piglet mooncakes," the treats are made in the shape of pigs and placed in colorful bamboo cages, giving them the name "piglets entering water," a traditional expression symbolizing prosperity and an abundance of wealth.
(2026-09-24). LHC declines immediate suspension of detention orders against Noreen, Uzma. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declined an immediate request to suspend the detention notifications issued against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sisters, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, and sought replies from the relevant authorities on their petitions challenging the detentions. | Uzma and Noreen had been taken into custody a few days earlier for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960 (MPO), a day after their sister Aleema Khan was detained. The detentions of Imran's sisters and other PTI leaders came ahead of the party's planned countrywide protest…
(2026-09-24). PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected as 25th president of AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has been elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 23rd president. | Naqi secured 32 votes while Chaudhry Latif Akbar of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) got only 13 votes. One PPP lawmaker from Mirpur Qasim Majeed did not attend the Assembly session. | President Khan's political career, which began in Sudhnoti in Poonch division more than three decades ago, has taken him from the Legislative Assembly to the Kashmir Council and several key ministerial portfolios. He is now the PML-N's candidate for president of AJK. | The 62-year-old politician comes…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – SF Bay Chapter. indybay.org Ocean Beach Stairwell 19, Great Hwy Near Beach Chalet, San Francisco…
(2026-09-24). Thiruchendur Murugan: The Divine Story of Lord Murugan Residing by the Sea. indybay.org Thiruchendur Murugan is a revered form of Lord Murugan worshipped at the sacred Thiruchendur temple on the Tamil Nadu coast. Known for its rich legends and devotional traditions, the temple holds a special place among Murugan temples.
(2026-09-24). China urges Japan to earn trust through concrete actions: spokesperson. ecns.cn The world cares more about what Japan does than what it says, and Japan can only realize its postwar image as a "country for peace" by repenting its history and making a clean break with militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-24). US judge blocks Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. aljazeera.com Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Santa Cruz: Hands Across the Sand. indybay.org Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-24). Defend all jobs at GSK's Dresden vaccine plant in Germany! wsws.org GlaxoSmithKline plans to close its vaccine plant in Dresden, destroying 641 jobs. The IGBCE union and works council are channelling opposition into a "plan for the future" that will sacrifice jobs to boost profits.
(2026-09-24). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-24). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-24). 'Extreme concern' as OpenAI's 'rogue agent' breached Australian govt health database. tribune.com.pk 
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by US tech giant OpenAI breached an Australian government health statistics system during an internal evaluation, accessing both public and non-public files and writing files into the system, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. | According to CNN, the incident is believed to be the first publicly disclosed case of an AI agent breaching an Australian government network and comes amid growing concern over the ability of increasingly autonomous AI systems to circumvent safeguards and undertake actions beyond those intended by their human operators.
(2026-09-24). China's FAST marks 10th anniversary with major astronomical advances. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) marked the 10th anniversary of its completion, having become one of the world's most important astronomical observation facilities.
(2026-09-24). 'Partial satisfaction': Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat. aljazeera.com As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
(2026-09-24). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-24). Hong Kong's overall CPI rises 1.7% in August. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department said Wednesday that the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.7% year on year in August 2026, unchanged from the rate recorded in July.
(2026-09-24). UPTE CWA UCSF Healthcare Workers Still Facing H&S Dangers & Lack Of Pay Parity From UCSF. indybay.org Dozens of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at SF General Hospital at Building 80/90 where UPTE social worker Alex Rangel was killed by a patient earlier in the year. They spoke out about the serious health and safety issues an the need for pay parity of all social workers.
(2026-09-24). Discover William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. & our 2026 Golden Harvest Birthday Fandango. indybay.org In 1844, William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. was appointed by Thomas Larkin to serve as the U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican Alta California. His documentation of the Bear Flag Revolt, is the initial military acquisition of California during the US/Mexican War, 1846-1848.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-24). 8 US sailors from carrier strike group attempted suicide during operations against Iran: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
Eight US Navy personnel aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the ships' deployment against Iran, according to a letter revealed on Wednesday from the service's acting secretary. | In the letter obtained by CNN, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed the number, which had not been previously reported, and it covers crew members from several ships that travel together, including the carrier, in written responses to questions posed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the morale and mental health of the USS Abraham Lincoln's crew. Cao wrote that no service members had kille…
(2026-09-24). Chinese veteran actor You Benchang dies at 93. ecns.cn Chinese veteran actor You Benchang died of an illness at 93 in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-09-24). Mastering Chinese culture is key to faithfully translating its masterpieces: Italian sinologist. ecns.cn Italian sinologist Patrizia Liberati said in an interview that the soul of a nation is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. To truly understand each other, people must first cast aside prejudices and stereotypes, engaging in sincere dialogue on an equal footing.
(2026-09-24). Major farm produce logistics hub opens in Chongqing, marking launch of ASEAN cold-chain rail link. ecns.cn The Hongxing Youyang Wuling Mountain Agricultural Wholesale Center officially opened on Wednesday. The 10-billion-yuan (about $1.48 billion) farm produce distribution hub serves 30 million people across Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou.
(2026-09-24). Russia, Ukraine renew accusations over overnight airstrikes, killing 8. tribune.com.pk 
Russia and Ukraine on Thursday renewed their accusations concerning overnight airstrikes, with Kyiv saying that eight people were killed in the country's capital and northeastern Kharkiv region. | Overnight, the Kyiv City Military Administration issued a missile alert in the Ukrainian capital, after which it reported that two warehouses were damaged in the city's Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts, while also reporting damage in other locations. | Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) said on Telegram today that two people were killed and at least eight others were injured in the attack. | "All neces…
(2026-09-24). In warmongering tirade, Zelensky boasts of arms deals negotiated at UN. wsws.org This year's United Nations General Assembly has been transformed into a war summit by the US and European imperialist powers, who have turned an institution whose charter prohibits aggressive war into an arms convention.
(2026-09-24). UN funding cuts hit refugees at Cox's Bazar settlement. aljazeera.com Refugees living in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh are feeling the brunt of severe UN funding cuts.
(2026-09-24). 'They uprooted it all': Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves. aljazeera.com Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-24). Scared USA scrambles, meets Putin's top aide in New York after Russia bombs… | Ukraine,Putin,Trump. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, as Washington seeks diplomatic openings over the Russia-Ukraine war. After the talks, Rubio said both Moscow and Kyiv had expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy-related targets, while the Kremlin maintained there were still no conditions for broader peace talks.
(2026-09-24). Environmental activists show their true color is red, not green. wattsupwiththat.com If NOAA decides once again to reject Save LBI's petition, the New Jersey conservationists will most certainly file suit to reverse that decision. They may have also have an ace in the hole in the form of President Donald Trump. In the press release announcing its intention to sue the Commerce Department, Stern says his group is "perplexed" by the department's position because the petition to ban offshore wind is in line with Trump's own stated objectives.
(2026-09-24). China wins women's team badminton gold at Asian Games after 12 years. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 in the women's team badminton final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, reclaiming the title after a 12-year absence.
(2026-09-24). IMF chief expresses satisfaction over Pakistan's economic reform programme. tribune.com.pk 
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's economic reform programme, saying the implementation of the government's reform agenda has helped achieve macroeconomic stability, Arab News reported. | Georgieva said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government had made progress through a strong reform programme, which had contributed to improvements in fiscal discipline, external reserves and investor confidence. | She said Pakistan's efforts included the introduction of a new national tariff policy, increasing domestic revenues and advancing th…
(2026-09-24). Ford announces new investments at Kentucky Truck Plant, amid White House pressure to decouple from Chinese supply chains. wsws.org Ford called its $1 billion investment in a new paint shop a triumph of "American manufacturing." But the investment is one node in a global restructuring whose costs are being imposed on the working class.
(2026-09-24). Deaths from ectopic pregnancy have doubled in the United States since 2020. wsws.org A ProPublica analysis finds deaths involving ectopic pregnancy nearly doubled between 2020 and 2025, rising in states with and without abortion bans but fastest where abortion is banned. No public agency is investigating.
(2026-09-24). Australian state Labor government bans pro-Palestinian teacher. wsws.org A New South Wales educator has been barred from teaching over social media posts condemning Israel and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-09-24). Rape of a student at Lima's Naval Lyceum: The brutality of Peru's military apparatus. wsws.org The rape of a 16-year-old student by classmates at the Almirante Guise Naval Lyceum, a school run by the Peruvian Navy, is no isolated incident, but an expression of the brutality of the capitalist state's military apparatus.
(2026-09-24). Trump and Xi summit will focus on 'stalibising' ties, experts say. aljazeera.com Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.
(2026-09-24). Trump admin says there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier. geo.tv The US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is docked at Laem Chabang Port for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 3, 2026. — ReutersNavy secretary's letter to democrats shares details.Letter…
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Last Front – Palestinian Culture" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5Lr……
(2026-09-24). Farhan sets sights on Asian Games cricket gold. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Asian Games-bound men's cricket team captain Sahibzada Farhan on Thursday said that he is confident his charges can win gold at the continental event. | However he stressed that the side would not allow a potential clash with India to overshadow its wider campaign in Japan. | Farhan said Pakistan have a balanced squad featuring several promising young players and would approach every match with equal importance. | "We will try our best to claim gold for Pakistan," Farhan told reporters at the National Stadium. | Farhan was happy with the way his charges have undergone training for the past four days.
(2026-09-24). OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don't 'have all the answers' on AI policy. aljazeera.com Open AI's CEO has called for international coordination to address potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2026-09-24). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-24). Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab districts to maintain law and order. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Thursday approved the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab to assist police in maintaining law and order and responding to potential security threats, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. | The approval came a day after the Punjab government sought Rangers assistance in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Mianwali until October 5, with the deployment approved by the provincial cabinet's Standing Committee on Law and Order on September 20 following a request from Punjab Police. The deployment was to be carried out under Artic…
(2026-09-24). Why Germany Is Defying Trump Over the International Criminal Court. thinktank.pk Germany has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), exposing a significant difference between Berlin and Washington over the role of international institutions. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would not follow Trump's appeal and described the ICC as an important institution. His comments came after Trump called on ICC member states to leave the …
(2026-09-24). Shahzad smashes Pakistan's fastest first-class century. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Television batsman Muhammad Shahzad on Thursday scored the fastest first-class century, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls on the opening day of the President's Trophy third round against Kingsmen Academy at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad. | Dera Ghazi Khan-born Shahzad surpassed the previous record held by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had scored a 56-ball century against Australia in 2014. | The century is also the world's eighth-fastest in domestic first-class cricket history. | Shahzad went on to score 114 off 62 balls, smashing 12 fours and eight sixes. The innings marked…
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-24). 'PSP rules cannot be overridden': Talal warns new K-P police law may weaken command structure. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday warned that a new Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police law could politicise the provincial force by weakening its professional command structure, saying provincial legislation could not override federal Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) rules. | The K-P Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026. The new legislation empowered the provincial government to return the services of federal police officers, including the Inspector General, in cases of unsatisfactory performance. It also established a clear separation between police policy and operational…
(2026-09-24). Labour's Net Zero Scheme to Ship Hot Water to Homes by Barge. wattsupwiththat.com Labour has launched a Net Zero scheme to transport hot water on barges on the River Thames to heat London homes instead of each home having a gas boiler. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-09-24). World Food Prize Foundation President emeritus remembers Yuan Longping: Shared goal of ending hunger should guide China-U.S. agricultural cooperation. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network, Kenneth Quinn, President emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation, fondly recalled encounters with Yuan Longping, the "Father of Hybrid Rice."
(2026-09-24). HUD removes Chester Housing Authority from 'troubled' list. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has removed its "troubled" designation from the Chester Housing Authority in Delaware County. | HUD's
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-24). Israeli army blows up Palestinian prisoner's home in West Bank amid escalating occupier attacks. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army blew up the home of a Palestinian prisoner in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to local sources. | The sources told Anadolu that Israeli forces raided the town and surrounded Dawas Hassoun's home before blowing it up, causing material damage to the building. | A day earlier, Israeli forces raided the Hassoun family home and forced its residents to evacuate, while closing side roads leading to the house in preparation for its demolition, according to the sources. | Hassoun was arrested in March 2026 and is accused of killing an occupier about six months ago. | In a separate inciden…
(2026-09-24). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-24). Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four. aljazeera.com Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones.
(2026-09-24). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-24). 'Source of anxiety': Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan. aljazeera.com The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). Ancient houses nestle among rice fields. ecns.cn As a designated Chinese traditional village, Xinxi features houses built in harmony with the mountainous terrain and waterways, creating a picturesque autumn scene of an ancient village embraced by golden rice paddies.
(2026-09-24). Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Ahead of the Much of Shapiro's argument for reelection touts his first-term policy record and accomplishments, such as implementing the Working Pennsylvanians…
(2026-09-24). Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest. aljazeera.com Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
(2026-09-24). Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel's election. aljazeera.com As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
(2026-09-24). AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says. aljazeera.com AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
(2026-09-24). Trump's ban on three news outlets faces legal challenge in US court. geo.tv An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 21, 2026….
(2026-09-24). More Indian young people love reading Chinese classics: Indian sinologist. ecns.cn Indian sinologist Vikash Kumar Singh says Indians used to learn about Chinese culture mainly through kung fu films and cuisine. Today, a growing number of young Indians turn to translated Chinese literary works to gain a deeper understanding of China.
(2026-09-24). Philly's first autumn weekend is packed with festivals, haunted house openings and Willie Nelson in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The autumnal equinox is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of weekend events. The co-headlining tour of Willie Nelson and Family alongside Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts stops at the Mann. The same night, the Philadelphia Orchestra launches its season-opening gala at the Kimmel Center, previewing a weekend of Brahms and Bernstein. Celebrating what would have been John Coltrane's 100th birthday runs through October with a signature performance by saxophonist Isaiah Collier on Friday night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | On Saturday, the music continues at the Haverford Township Music Festival, and Gorilla…
(2026-09-24). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 7th Congressional District race between Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett. whyy.org In the Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 7th Congressional District seat, from who's running and what's at stake to where the candidates stand on key issues and beyond. | What's at stake in the race for the 7th Congressional District seat?: | Representatives in the U.S. House serve two-year terms i…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-09-24). Greenland's delegation gets hero's welcome after signing US-Denmark pact. aljazeera.com Greenland's delegation returned home to a hero's welcome after signing a new pact with the US and Denmark.
(2026-09-24). Liberia is squandering the moral authority it claims at the UN. aljazeera.com Its deal to take deportees is the latest in a long history of unequal agreements with the US.
(2026-09-24). Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan's UN visa over truce plan. aljazeera.com Media reports say US withheld army chief's visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan's civil war.
(2026-09-24). Russia holds first war-time parliamentary elections. wsws.org The elections expressed, in a highly distorted way, the immense anxiety and concern within the working class and broader population about what is correctly perceived as an escalating attack by the imperialist powers.
(2026-09-24). Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan step out of the airplane cabin upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in the United States on Sept. 23, 2026.
(2026-09-24). Nepal thanks Chinese forensic experts for helping identify flood victims. ecns.cn Nepal has thanked a team of Chinese DNA and forensic experts for helping identify victims of a devastating landslide and flood disaster across the border.
(2026-09-24). "We truly do need class solidarity" : Sikh attorney speaks on stabbing of truck driver Gurvinder Singh. wsws.org Attorney Jasjit Singh discussed the attack, the racist DHS "Mr. Singh" post and the growing dangers confronting immigrant truck drivers.
(2026-09-24). Pressures building up in yen carry trade. wsws.org Moves to arrest the slide of the yen can cause another problem by undermining the so-called yen carry trade, which plays a major role in US financial markets.
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Changsha hosts corn-husking contest to celebrate Harvest Festival. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Chinese premier meets Kyrgyz cabinet chief. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Ed Sheeran Backlash Marks Palestine's South Africa Moment. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-24). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). China launches 26th batch of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Farmers busy with autumn harvest in Qianxi, Guizhou. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Fairy-tale autumn scenery in Ergun, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – No Oil Drilling off Monterey Coast. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-09-23). After 'annihilate Iran' threat, Trump confirms secret 3-hour talks with Tehran | Mojtaba, Breaking. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Washington had been in contact with Iran "today" as he spoke alongside UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump said the U.S. had prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and claimed Tehran was open to talks, but Iran has not publicly responded to the latest assertion.
(2026-09-23). UNGA: one 'nuclear' comment by Iran's Pezeshkian makes entire Israel panic? | US | Hormuz | Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised what he described as a double standard over nuclear weapons and international inspections during his UN General Assembly address. Pezeshkian pointed to Israel's nuclear capabilities and its status outside the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, while questioning why Iran faces demands for inspections. He also accused Israel of carrying out attacks and assassinations and alleged that its military campaign in Gaza has caused more than 70,000 deaths. Israel has rejected allegations of genocide and says its military operations are aimed at Hamas.
(2026-09-23). UNGA: Pezeshkian's nuclear declaration shocks US 24 hours after Trump's Iran threat from same stage. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated at the UN General Assembly that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, while defending what he described as the country's inherent right to peaceful nuclear technology. Pezeshkian said Iran would not give up that right and called for no nuclear weapons alongside no restrictions on peaceful nuclear development. He also criticised US sanctions, arguing that they disproportionately affect poor, sick and vulnerable Iranians.
(2026-09-23). The US-China summit: what's at stake. whyy.org President Trump welcomes China's President Xi Jinping this week. We talk about the two leaders and the issues on the agenda — the AI race, tariffs, the Iran war and more.
(2026-09-23). The Treachery of Machine Realism. publicbooks.org "The bombed elementary school in Iran appears to have become a target thanks to satellite imaging. In this case, what the image represented — and to who — was a matter of life and death."
(2026-09-23). UN officially accuses U.S. of war crimes in Iran. peoplesworld.org 
UNITED NATIONS—There are reasonable grounds to believe the United States, under the leadership of the Trump administration, has committed war crimes in the illegal bombing of Iran, one of which targeted a children's school in the city of Minab and a sports center in Lamerd, according to experts with the United Nations Human Rights Council. …
(2026-09-23). A Middle East quagmire redux. peoplesworld.org 
Since the attacks on Iran in late February, Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. has won the war in Iran 68 times, as of this writing. Out of those 68 times, only one claim of victory was in September: an ominous sign, no doubt, that the war is indeed going poorly. Perhaps most unsettling …
(2026-09-23). First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions. geo.tv People drive past a billboard about the Strait of Hormuz, on a building in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2026. — Reuters Iran says FM conveyed demand for halt to US "aggression".Contacts cause backlash in hardline Iranian media.Oil prices slide to near two-week lows.
(2026-09-23). Cuban president reaffirms defense of sovereignty on radio program. radiohc.cu "Let the United States government know that freedom arrived in Cuba on January 1, 1959, and we are not going to lose it; we are going to defend it," stated Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez — First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic — on Wednesday during the premiere broadcast of the program "Criterio Compartido" (Shared Criteria) on Radio Rebelde. | During the program, the Cuban leader assessed the remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Cuba at the United Nations as overbearing, arrogant and interventionist — rooted in the con…
(2026-09-23). Madison, October 3, 2026: Defend the MN 15! Speak Out. wibailoutpeople.org 
Defend the Minnesota 15 WEEKEND OF ACTION! üí• 15 anti-ICE activists have been indicted for their role in the Twin Cities' historic general strike against ICE. The Trump regime wants to make an example of them to stop all of us from fighting back. SAT OCTOBER 3 | National and international day of solidarity for …
(2026-09-23). Netanyahu Wanted for Genocide! Out of NYC Protest September 24, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
NETANYAHU WANTED FOR GENOCIDE Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to New York City to address the UN Headquarters for the General Assembly.The primary architect behind the ongoing genocide on Gaza and the violent annexation of the West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu will take the stage at the UN and attempt to legitimize his atrocities and his genocidal …
(2026-09-23). U.S. blockade of Cuba: A blow to health. radiohc.cu The report on the United States blockade against Cuba corresponding to 2026, presented by the Cuban Foreign Ministry to the international community, reveals that economic losses amounted to more than seven billion dollars between March 2025 and February 2026, seven percent (%) more than in the previous period. | The accumulated damage now exceeds 178.7 billion dollars and, for the first time, the document qualifies the US policy as "genocide" and dedicates a special chapter to the impact on public health. | Tania Margarita Cruz Hernández, First Deputy Minister of Public Health, presented shocking data to the Worl…
(2026-09-23). Brazil's intelligence agency warns of high risk of US interference in Brazilian elections. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in The Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) has raised the risk of external influence and interference by the United States in Brazil's 2026 elections to a "critical level." The confidential report was sent to the Presidency, the Supreme Electoral Court, and the Ministry of Justice. In it, the agency points to escalating pressure from the administration of Donald Trump on Brazil. It ties Washing…
(2026-09-23). Cuban Women Climb the Rankings at the 46th World Chess Olympiad. radiohc.cu Havana, September 22 (RHC) — Yesterday's round at the 46th World Chess Olympiad, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, yielded mixed results for the Cuban delegation. | In the women's tournament, the Cuban team secured a 2.5—1.5 victory over Montenegro, allowing them to climb to 27th place in the overall standings. | Yerisbel Miranda and Roxángel Obregón claimed the wins. Ineymig Hernández added half a point with a draw, while Maritza Arribas suffered a defeat on the top board. | Meanwhile, the men's team drew 2—2 against Chinese Taipei; all four matches—played by Jorge Roberto Elías, Dylan Berday…
(2026-09-23). Cuba appreciates international solidarity. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, today thanked the repeated international solidarity received by his country in the face of the unprecedented, intensified hostility of the United States blockade. | The Cuban Communist party leader valued the recognition of the largest island of the Antilles and accompanied his message under the hashtags, #CubaNoEsUnaMenaza, the blockade is, and, #CubaNotEstaSola." | "Thank you for the solidarity!", responded the deputy and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba. | On September 12 and 13, the BRICS group during t…
(2026-09-23). Cuban foreign minister continues extensive agenda at UN General Assembly. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, continued his work program in New York during the High-Level Segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. | According to Cubaminrex, the Foreign Ministry's website, the head of Cuban diplomacy held bilateral meetings on Tuesday with his counterparts from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay, and Sudan. They discussed the state of diplomatic relations and matters of mutual interest at both bilateral and multilateral levels. | During the meetings, Bruno Rodríguez briefed his colleagues on the complex situation Cuba faces due t…
(2026-09-23). Cuban residents in Panama condemn harassment of the embassy. radiohc.cu The Martian Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (Amcrp) on Tuesday condemned a demonstration carried out by groups of people in the vicinity of the Cuban embassy, which it described as an act of harassment against the diplomatic mission. | In a statement, the organization rejected that the protesters were carrying flags of the United States and Costa Rica and considered that the actions constitute a provocation and interference against Havana and an impact on Panamanian sovereignty, as they took place in front of an accredited diplomatic headquarters. | The Amcrp recalled that, in accordance with the Vienna…
(2026-09-23). Cuba reaffirms willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Organization Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, reaffirmed via his Facebook profile the country's willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States based on mutual respect. | The official stated that Cuba speaks from the heart and from history, and emphasized that the Cuban people remain steadfast, dignified, and principled, quoting José Martí: "With the poor of the earth, I wish to cast my lot." | Morales Ojeda noted that the Caribbean nation remains standing with humility, highlighting that a people is measured by i…
(2026-09-23). "Cuba is not a threat," Bruno Rodríguez responds to Trump's reprehensible speech at the UN. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-23). Cuba signs message to Pope Leo XIV at UNESCO. radiohc.cu María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro, Cuba's ambassador and permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), signed a message in Paris addressed to Pope Leo XIV. The message marks the occasion of his upcoming official visit to the Organization's headquarters, scheduled for this coming Friday, September 25th, in the French capital. | According to the Cubaminrex portal, the visit is taking place at the invitation of UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and will focus on human dignity, peace and dialogue. | As part of the initiative, a book containing messages of pe…
(2026-09-23). Israel Damaged 82 Percent of Gaza's Buildings. Collapses Are Burying Us Alive. truthout.org Khaled Al Soutari, who was inside the six-story residential building in western Gaza City that collapsed on September 16, is now sleeping on the street without a tent, devastated by the loss of 21 of his neighbors. "They were more than just neighbors to me," Al Soutari told me when I interviewed him two days after the building collapse, sitting on the street with a group of his neighbors next… |
(2026-09-23). Iran's Pezeshkian accuses Trump of 'bullying mentality,' vows no surrender. geo.tv Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. — ReutersIran "rejects" surrender but "backs" diplomacy.US delegation walks out of UN address.Tehran presses terms on Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-23). A speech full of hate invaded the UN Assembly. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Latin American Summary. | Most of those present in the large room of the UN General Assembly were stunned and others were enraged when the new devil of the world, the convicted American president Donald Trump, filled the room with hatred and sulfur. | At that moment, with Trump's disastrous speech, the United Nations became a treacherous field of war, contrary to serving, as its founding statutes propose, as an organization to preserve peace between peoples. | The narcissistic president, who has suffered a military defeat in his unjustified war against the…
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). Climate Breakdown imperiling Coral Reefs: "Rainforests of the Sea" juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — No longer can we conceive of the climate crisis as an issue solely of higher temperatures and extreme storms, without also centering on the cascade of its fatal effects on vital ecosystems. First, among these may be the death of ancient, magnificent
(2026-09-23). Miliband Lies In New York. wattsupwiththat.com What an embarrassment this man is for our great country!
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). Invented enemies of the "liberal elites of Western democracy" unitedworldint.com By Tolga Di≈üàßi Europe is increasingly taking on the atmosphere of a continent preparing for war. As governments move forward with plans to adapt infrastructure to wartime needs, the militarization of society is becoming increasingly visible in everyday life as well. At the same time, we can talk of a growing sense of concern among …
(2026-09-23). ASEAN's Soft Power in a Fragmented Asia. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The growing geopolitical tensions and fragmentation of the regional order pose serious challenges for Southeast Asia. The Indo-Pacific geopolitical dynamics — fueled by strategic rivalry between the United States and China, competing supply chains, and contradictory security alliances — make stability in East Asia more uncertain than it was since the …
(2026-09-23). New Carter-Ruck ruling could leave legal watchdog 'toothless' against SLAPPs. nationofchange.org 
The ruling also threatens six unrelated SRA investigations into fraud and dishonesty that relied on the same privileged material.
(2026-09-23). Transit workers call for independent investigation into the death of subway conductor Moet McCullum. wsws.org Workers condemned the participation of Transport Workers Union Local 100 in the investigation alongside the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), arguing that the agency cannot be relied upon to hold itself accountable.
(2026-09-23). DOJ Cites "National Security" to Defend Trump's White House Ban on News Outlets. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a legal filing on Tuesday arguing that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets from the White House, dubiously citing issues of "national security." Trump announced the ban — which affects CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — in a Truth Social post on Friday, claiming he was banning the outlets as a "result of their constant 'reporting'… |
(2026-09-23). Biting The Hand That Feeds: Nepal Demands Climate Cash While Blaming Us For Its Disaster. wattsupwiththat.com Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal's request for a foreign response to his country's disastrous Himalayan flood would be better made as an appeal to the charitable instincts of people than as a demand for compensation from climate sinners.
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). Groundwork Reveals the Hidden Cost of AI. commondreams.org Today, Groundwork Collaborative and Reset Tech released a new report, "
(2026-09-23). The strategic deterioration of the United States Armed Forces (Part II and end). unitedworldint.com Last week we discussed two factors that demonstrate the strategic decline of the United States Armed Forces. Now, we will mention the remaining two, namely those related to infrastructure and equipment. Regarding infrastructure, an inspection conducted by the Pentagon's Office of the Inspector General noted that several U.S. military installations in the Pacific Theater of …
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-23). UNITE HERE report shows workers can take on tech giants and win. peoplesworld.org 
When most people think about automation in the workplace, they think of robots replacing workers. The reality, as a new report from UNITE HERE shows, is more complicated. Technology can replace jobs, but it can also transform them. Under capitalism, however, that transformation is usually designed to squeeze more value out of workers while giving …
(2026-09-23). Tale of two elections: Fascism and socialism battle for Germany's future. peoplesworld.org 
"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." These opening lines to the classic novel A Tale of Two Cities seemingly also reflects the tale of two German elections, one in Berlin and the other in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, held on Sept.20. However, it is the Berlin story, a veritable political paradigm shift, …
(2026-09-23). 3 years into Mayor Parker's term, her administration has created and preserved more than 16,000 homes. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration is halfway to its goal of building and repairing 30,000 homes in Philadelphia, according to a city dashboard. | The milestone comes three years into Parker's term, and just months after her administration
(2026-09-23). Gusty winds, dangerous waves, flooding expected along New Jersey, Delaware coast. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
(2026-09-23). Central African Republic: ICC Verdict in Seleka Commander Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mahamat Said Abdel Kani during closing statements in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, November 25, 2025. | © 2025 ICC-CPi | (The Hague) — The International Criminal Court (ICC)'s conviction of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani for crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic offers an important measure of long-awaited justice for victims of the abusive Seleka armed group, Human Rights Watch said today. In 2012, the predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels ousted the Central African Republic president, Franàßois Bozizé, and seized p…
(2026-09-23). New US bases, old Cold War fears: Is Greenland becoming America's Arctic outpost? | Trump, Denmark. hindustantimes.com The U.S., Denmark and Greenland have signed a new Arctic security agreement that will expand Washington's military presence on the strategically vital island. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stressed that the agreement does not cede Greenlandic sovereignty, while Donald Trump has described the pact as giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security.
(2026-09-23). Pentagon Quietly Adds to US Death Toll From Iran War After Reports of Coverup. truthout.org The Pentagon has quietly added one more U.S. fatality to its casualty counts amid the war on Iran, bringing the officially reported death toll to 19 people — while reports have suggested that the U.S. is covering up several more deaths. Department of Defense officials added the death to its public casualty database on Monday, but, as The Washington Post noted, had not announced the death… |
(2026-09-23). Sri Lankan students and workers demand freedom for Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org SEP and IYSSE members in Sri Lanka won support from students, health workers and other workers in Colombo and on two university campuses for the campaign to free Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk, jailed for 15 years for opposing the war.
(2026-09-23). Video Shows RAF Hawk T2 Trainer Crew Ejecting Before Jet Crashes (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-09-23). NZ electioneering fraud over escalating retail prices. wsws.org Whichever combination of capitalist parties makes up the next government after November 7, the cost-of-living crisis will continue and worsen.
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). Democracy Now! 2026-09-23 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 23, 2026; "New Low in U.N. History": Trita Parsi on Trump's Threat to Annihilate Iran at General Assembly; Bernie Sanders: The World Is "Moving in the Wrong Direction" on War, Climate, Inequality & AI Tech; Nepali Activist at U.N. Rally Calls for Climate Justice After Deadly Glacier Floods Kill Thousands; "Secretary of Measlesland": Dr. Paul Offit Slams RFK Jr.'s Handling of Deadly Measles Outbreak | Headlines for September 23, 2026; "New Low in U.N. History": Trita Parsi on Trump's Threat to Annihilate Iran at General Assembl…
(2026-09-23). Thomas Ruff's jpegs ny: A formalist response to the September 11 attacks. wsws.org The German photographer's series emphasizes pixels, computer technology and the manipulation of images while suppressing social, historical and even human considerations.
(2026-09-23). The Evolving Role Of Ukraine's Artillery In The Age Of Drones. twz.com 
It's stunning to comprehend how much has changed since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The conflict quickly turned into one dominated by artillery, with both sides scrambling to source shells wherever possible. Drones have since replaced tubed artillery as the 'king of battle' along the front, but cannons still have an important place on the battlefield. The commander of a new combined drone-artillery brigade
(2026-09-23). Australia: ACT Labor government slashes secondary college budgets. wsws.org This is not an increase in funding for disadvantaged schools, but a reallocation of scarce resources within a system that has been systematically starved for decades.
(2026-09-23). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: September 23, 2026. twz.com 
The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln touched American soil for the first time in nine months, when the strike group pulled into Apra Harbor, Guam, for a
(2026-09-23). Wrong, Guardian, If Humanity Can No Longer 'Flourish,' Someone Forgot to Tell Humanity. wattsupwiththat.com Humanity should address genuine problems with evidence, technology, adaptation, conservation, and sound policy. But declaring the planetary life support system to be approaching the abyss while people are living longer, producing more food, surviving natural disasters at vastly higher rates, and inhabiting a demonstrably greener planet is not serious analysis.
(2026-09-23). Enbridge Builds Pipeline Bypass Following Largest Spill in Wisconsin's History. truthout.org The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) repeatedly requested Enbridge keep its Line 5 pipeline shut down following the largest oil and gas spill in state history on Aug. 25. Enbridge defied the requests. Without receiving the required permits, it built a new pipeline to bypass the rupture and restarted Line 5's operations. Enbridge's actions raise serious questions about the state'… |
(2026-09-23). Sanders, Casar Introduce Legislation to Create New Federal Agency to Ban Artificial Superintelligence, Pause Advanced AI Development. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) today introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act — legislation to stop artificial intelligence (AI) oligarchs from building machines humans cannot control and to pause advanced AI development until we have put in place rigorous federal testing and oversight to ensure AI does not harm humanity."When you are racing towards a cliff, you don't just ease up on the gas pedal. You hit the brakes. When the future of humanity is at stake, we cannot let a handful of Big Tech CEOs write their own rules," Sanders said. "Scientists have been clear: AI…
(2026-09-23). This Year's Climate Week NYC Will Be a Hot Party for All the Wrong Reasons. wattsupwiththat.com Regardless of outcome, this ensures an almost eternal 75-year lease on life for the sprawling UN climate bureaucracy, which is the whole point.
(2026-09-23). Vaccine Expert Warns US's 4 Reported Measles Deaths Are Likely a Vast Undercount. truthout.org 2026 is already the deadliest year for measles in the United States since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000. Four people died over the last month in Pennsylvania amid an ongoing outbreak in the state, which had not seen a measles-related death in at least 35 years. All four victims, including two infants, were unvaccinated (children do not receive their first dose of the measles vaccine… |
(2026-09-23). In Peru's high Andes, restoring ancient ecosystems could help protect water security. nationofchange.org 
Hydrologists remain divided over whether the approach can be replicated at the scale Peru's water crisis demands.
(2026-09-23). Which spiritual and political issues will be the focus of Pope Leo XIV's visit to France? nationofchange.org 
The trip lands months ahead of France's presidential campaign, timing that echoes John Paul II's first visit to the country in 1980.
(2026-09-23). This Is Taiwan's New 105mm 8àó8 Mobile Gun System. twz.com 
Taiwan has provided the first public look at its new 105mm 8×8 mobile gun system in action, with the domestically developed vehicle engaging moving and stationary targets during a live-fire demonstration in southern Taiwan. The vehicle is being developed as Taiwan continues to modernize its ground forces in response to the growing capabilities and During the demonstration, hel…
(2026-09-23). Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast the Record. aclu.org Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matthew Beat give a glimpse into the ACLU's new podcast covering some of the most influential court cases in history.
(2026-09-23). How the Cereal Industry Won Breakfast. whyy.org Sugary cereals have long been sold as a healthy choice. How did we get there? On this episode, nutritionist Marion Nestle, and former Kellogg Company executive Lisa Sutherland discuss their new book, "Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America's Favorite Breakfast Food."
(2026-09-23). On US soil, Zelensky warns of 'massive' Russian attack as Kyiv offers energy truce after Trump talks. hindustantimes.com President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new "massive attack" against Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks stronger air-defence support ahead of winter. The warning followed Zelensky's meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during the UN General Assembly in New York. Zelensky also met President Donald Trump for 40 minutes, saying Ukraine is ready for a reciprocal ceasefire on attacks against energy facilities if Russia agrees to stop targeting Ukraine's power, heating and water infrastructure. Moscow had not publicly accepted the proposal.
(2026-09-23). London bus drivers and other workers call for Bogdan's freedom. wsws.org A bus driver at Wood Green said, "I am very shocked by this. Fifteen years? I will sign the petition, and I will most certainly pass it around at work and online."
(2026-09-23). Trump Attempts to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as "Super Intelligence" truthout.org In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that he is renaming artificial intelligence, or AI, directing all U.S. agencies to call it "super intelligence" and encouraging the world community to follow suit. The proposed name change comes as public concerns are mounting regarding the technology's unregulated expansion… |
(2026-09-23). Did NASA's Administrator Just Tease An SR-71 Blackbird Follow-On X-Plane? (Updated). twz.com 
NASA's Isaacman showed a silhouette that evoked the famed SR-71 and declared his agency is getting "back in the business of flying high and fast again."
(2026-09-23). Burnham government's takeover of Speciality Steels UK: a blueprint for war production, not a rescue plan for jobs. wsws.org Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the four sites will play "a vital role supporting the Government's modern Industrial Strategy", as the Department of Business highlighted Speciality Steels UK's production for aerospace and defence and its "proud history" of producing "missiles, munitions and artillery casings."
(2026-09-23). Trump-Xi Summit: Who Holds the Real Bargaining Power? thinktank.pk The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington is being presented as a summit between two global superpowers, but the real story is less about ceremony and more about leverage. Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Washington from September 23 to 25 comes at a moment when both Washington …
(2026-09-23). Quiz: Are You a Foreign Policy and History Genius? worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, September 23, 2026 | Grab paper and pencil. Write down the numbers 1 through 10 and get ready to mark down next to them either "True" or "False." Think I can trick you? Ten items follow. Which are true and which false? See the answers at the end.: | 1. The grandfather of the current leader of North Korea, the guy who ruled over North Korea from 1945 to 1994, was more of a Presbyterian than a Communist. Kim Il Sung was raised in a Chri…
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). Intern Spotlight: World BEYOND War Illinois Intern Annie James. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email .
Location: : | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I distinctly remember learning about war as a young child and feeling abject horror at the concept. This horror has only been furthered as I've grown and come to understand the depths of U.S. spending and war profiteering. As I've pursued my degree in Peace, Justice, and C…
(2026-09-23). China's Recent J-36 Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet Testing Offers New Insights Into Its Evolving Design. twz.com 
China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation continues to press ahead with the development of its
(2026-09-23). Is world sleepwalking into another war? Lula warns, 'Trillions of dollars are funding new arms race'. hindustantimes.com Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his UN General Assembly address to push back against what he described as growing U.S. influence in Latin America, declaring that "Brazil is nobody's backyard." Lula rejected a greater U.S. military role in the region, while calling for cooperation against organised crime and asserting Brazil's control over critical minerals and rare earths.
(2026-09-23). Can Arizona break MAGA hold on the state legislature? peoplesworld.org 
Arizona is a microcosm of American politics. It includes some of the most progressive voters in the country as well as some of the most right-wing areas. The state is home to folks who immigrated from all parts of the U.S. and Mexico, as well as immigrants from all over the world. Arizona also has …
(2026-09-23). New testing finds toxins above screening levels after 2023 East Palestine, Ohio derailment. wsws.org Newly released environmental testing presented at an East Palestine town hall found dioxins and carcinogenic hydrocarbons above health screening levels at numerous locations, raising new questions over contamination following the 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment.
(2026-09-23). Most Voters Support Impeaching Hegseth Over Iran War, Poll Finds. truthout.org The majority of U.S. voters support impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration's war on Iran, new polling finds. The Economist/YouGov found in a survey conducted September 18 to 21 that 51 percent of registered voters say that Hegseth should be impeached for "starting a war with Iran without authorization by Congress." The opinion holds a double-digit… |
(2026-09-23). On cam: Trump says Putin wants peace & is willing to meet, but what price will Ukraine pay? | Russia. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet and wants to see the Russia-Ukraine war end, as Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump said he believes both Putin and Zelenskyy want the war to end, while leaving open the possibility of another meeting with Putin following their Alaska summit.
(2026-09-23). Iran says it conveyed conditions for reviving diplomacy with US through Qatar. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Wednesday that it conveyed its conditions for reviving diplomacy with the US during a two-hour exchange of messages and clarifications mediated by Qatar on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. | Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei wrote on X that the exchange took place Tuesday "as a continuation of the discussions" mediated by countries between Tehran and Washington. | "Another round of message exchange and clarification took place through Qatari mediation between Iran and America," he added. | ÿØ€åÿ±Ÿàÿ≤ ÿØÿ&p…
(2026-09-23). Canada: Press Vietnam's Leader on Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Vietnam's President To Lam leads his delegation in a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2026. | © 2026 Rolex Dela Pena/AP Photo…
(2026-09-23). Fain's "international solidarity" with IG Metall: The unity of the trade union bureaucracies against the working class. wsws.org Fain's declaration of "solidarity" with IG Metall is an alliance of two union apparatuses implementing mass job cuts, backing trade war and preparing the plants for war production, against the emerging international movement of the rank and file.
(2026-09-23). Shooter of Palestinian College Students Convicted After 3 Years. truthout.org On Monday, a jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students in November 2023, concluding a case that highlights an increase in anti-Palestinian racism since October 7. On November 25, 2023, Eaton shot Kinnan Abdalhamid, Tahseen Ali Ahmad, and Hisham Awartani in Burlington, Vermont, after seeing them walk by his apartment. The three students… |
(2026-09-23). The A-10 Era Is Over At Nellis AFB. twz.com 
(2026-09-23). Labor, civil rights groups sue to stop ICE at the polls. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Alarmed by reports that Republican President Donald Trump will send heavily armed and violent ICE agents to the polls nationwide—to act as they did when they rampaged through Minneapolis-St. Paul—a coalition of unions and civil rights groups wants federal judges to ban the deployments. In a 65-page brief filed in U.S. District Court in D.C., …
(2026-09-23). Nursing Home Beds Are Becoming More Scarce. nationofchange.org 
As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won't be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation.
(2026-09-23). Protesting Iran's "Anti-Infiltration" Bill that Infringes on Academic Freedoms. juancole.com — | Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei | Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran | c/o H.E. Mr. Amir-Saeid Iravani
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(2026-09-23). Debtors' Prison for Kids: The High Cost of Fines and Fees in the Juvenile Justice System. whyy.org Join WHYY for a vital conversation on the financial penalties imposed on children and families in the juvenile legal system—and the movement to end them.
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-09-23). Trump's Final Battle to Sabotage the Midterms. truthout.org After the 2020 presidential election that resulted in a clear victory for Joe Biden, Donald Trump tried mightily to overturn the outcome. He has persistently insisted to this day that he won and Biden lost. On January 6, 2021, Trump ordered then-Vice President Mike Pence to violate his constitutional duty to certify the duly elected electors before the joint session of Congress by counting only… |
(2026-09-23). CO2 and Temperature Climate Chronicles. wattsupwiththat.com This short video from the CO2 Coalition walks through the geological record, ice-core data, and basic physics to examine the relationship.
(2026-09-23). Trump's Latest Media Attacks Again Hit Women Journalists. hrw.org Click to expand Image | MS NOW White House Correspondent Akayla Gardner prepares for a television report on a street corner outside the White House grounds in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2026. | © 2026 Andrew Thomas/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-09-23). 'Mushroom cloud of smoke and flames': Toledo residents' lives upended by deadly Brent Industries explosions. therealnews.com 
On the morning of August 18, residents living near the Brent Industries facility in Toledo, Ohio, awoke to a series of massive explosions and a towering chemical fire in their backyards. Two Brent Industry workers who were on shift at the time of the explosion were killed. Members of the surrounding community say they are experiencing symptoms of chemical exposure, and that they are not getting the answers they need from Brent Industries or the Environmental Protection Agency. | In this epis…
(2026-09-23). Inside Pearsall, the ICE prison holding wounded delivery worker Wilber Garces Perez. wsws.org "To me, it looked like a modern-day concentration camp in there," a former Pearsall detainee told the WSWS.
(2026-09-23). Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran: The criminalization of imperialist foreign policy. wsws.org US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday that he is deciding whether to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran and "drive them into hell with no chance of survival."
(2026-09-23). Baltimore residents fight City Council over controversial data center bill. therealnews.com 
"When I look at this bill, it almost feels like they're saying, 'Hey, vampires want to come to Baltimore. We want to lay the groundwork to only allow the right vampires to come into the city"… What if we just did 'No vampires'"?> | "When I look at this bill, it almost feels like they're saying, 'Hey, vampires want to come to Baltimore. We want to lay the groundwork to only allow the right vampires to come into the city"… What if we just did 'No vampires'"? AI,baltimore,Economy,video,Data center
(2026-09-23). Women and Youth Are at the Forefront of the Struggle for Palestinian Liberation. truthout.org I grew up in a household of women and children that, as my sisters and I matured, eventually became a household of only women. My father was frequently gone on long overseas business trips before his untimely death when I was seven. I often wonder if this is the reason the expression "women and children" strikes me as essentially flawed: It suggests that women and children are the more vulnerable… |
(2026-09-23). Berlin funds rearmament over education: Pupils record lowest PISA scores since 2000. wsws.org Germany posted its worst PISA scores since testing began in 2000, as the government funds the largest rearmament drive since the Nazi era.
(2026-09-23). Federal judge blocks deportation, as ICE continues torture of Wilber Garces Perez in Texas concentration camp. wsws.org The wounded husband, father and DoorDash delivery driver remains isolated in ICE custody with a fractured collarbone and a bullet near his spine, while the agent who shot him remains unidentified and uncharged.
(2026-09-23). Guardian: The "Planetary Guardians" Warn our Global Life Support Boundaries have been Breached. wattsupwiththat.com The climate movement just got weirder.
(2026-09-23). Midterm Madness: Big Crypto's Double Tap. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è This is Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on election news. Key race updates, money trails, numbers that cut through the spin, and campaign moments that say more than official talking points ever will — from The Lever team to your inbox, every Wednesday.üëá Further down in this newsletter: Who's on the other side of Big Crypto's $30 million kill-shot?The new scandals roiling Maine's Senate race.Why you may see more campaign ads than usual this fall. | üëç This pop-up newsletter i…
(2026-09-23). Trump's Next War and the Antarctic Report Card. juancole.com
(2026-09-23). ICE is looking into 'mobile detention facilities'. whyy.org
(2026-09-23). What we know about Delaware County's potential data center plan, 'Project Trainer'. whyy.org
(2026-09-23). At the UN Trump threatens to use "unmatched military might" in Latin America. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-23). US F-16 crashes in Germany after training exercise, pilot safely ejects. geo.tv
(2026-09-23). Report Warns Heat May Kill 451,000 People in First 9 Months of Super El Niño. truthout.org A report published Wednesday by researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab estimates that extreme heat fueled by this year's "Super El Niño" event could kill more than 450,000 people in the coming months, in addition to deaths from drought, wildfires, and other extreme weather. The report notes that "anomalously warm conditions" caused by the record-shattering El Niño… |