(2026-09-18). Analysis-As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations a year ago, he touted the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites just months earlier as "totally obliterating everything" and said he had brought peace between Israel and Iran. Returning to the world body on Tuesday, Trump will face a deeply skeptical audience increasingly rattled by six months of war between US forces and an emboldened Iran, growing regional instability and a nuclear threat that has not disappeared despite his claims.
(2026-09-18). 58 Democrats join House vote to grant Trump additional war and tariff powers. wsws.org Fifty-eight Democrats in the House of Representatives voted with Republicans Wednesday to grant US President Donald Trump additional war and tariff powers, including the authority to put tariffs as high as 100 percent on goods from China and India.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to resolve issues with neighbors through diplomacy
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to resolve differences with its neighbors through dialogue and mutual respect.
He warned that the United States and Israel are seeking to sow discord in the region to weaken the nations and plunder the resources.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). 200 nights, one resilient nation: Iranian people's epic in defense of homeland and Revolution
All these sacred spaces host Iranians from all walks of life every night who, carrying Iran's tricolor flag, photographs of their martyred Leader, and chanting "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to America," have created an enduring epic over the past 200 nights.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
2026-09-15: Norman Finkelstein Reveals Shocking Discoveries While Researching History of Israel's Gaza Obsession
Norman Finkelstein has been telling the truth about Gaza longer than anyone else in academia. Naturally the media have dismissed him as an antisemite or ignored him completely.
Norman Finkelstein received his doctorate from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His books have been translated into some sixty foreign editions. They include The Holocaust Industry, What Gandhi Says, and I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It. A 2020 study ranked Finkelstein the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.
Norman Finkelstein's new book is Gaza's Gravediggers
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-15). No talks until Iran's conditions are met: SNSC chief
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that mixed signals from the US president should not distract anyone from the new realities around oil and the straits, adding that there will be no negotiations until Tehran's conditions are met.
(2026-09-18). Iran lectures MBS on 'false flag' ops, hints at Saudi's role in Mecca 'attack'? | Houthis, Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran has rejected Saudi Arabia's claim that the Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, saying an alleged interception alone is not grounds to accuse a specific party. Tehran called for Islamic holy sites to remain outside regional conflicts and accused Israel and the U.S. of using alleged "false flag" operations to fuel divisions among Muslim nations.
(2026-09-18). Houthi offensive in Yemen adds to Fear that Iran War could escalate into a wider global Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Yemen's Houthis have This could cut off Saudi Ar…
(2026-09-18). Yemenis Seek to Present a New Image of Themselves to the Region. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran The recent advances and victories achieved by Yemen's Ansarullah forces along the country's western coast have come as a major and unexpected development for all sides and observers following the strategic shifts currently unfolding in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. These developments could have far-reaching and …
(2026-09-18). US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. | Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel ⚪ currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets ⚪ has voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalize relations.
(2026-09-18). UN report finds "reasonable grounds" for US war crimes in missile strike on girls' school in Iran. wsws.org The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran published a report on September 14 saying that reasonable grounds exist "to believe that the US committed the war crime of launching an indiscriminate attack" on a girls' school that killed more than 150 people, including 120 to 123 children, on the first day of the war against Iran.
(2026-09-18). US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisSept 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war andcontinue intermittent talks aimed at ending the conflict.A State Department spokesperson said a "core delegation from the Iranian regime" would be allowed to attend the meeting in line with the United States' obligations as the world body's host country.
(2026-09-18). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Israel would rather not watch NAZA. aljazeera.com The backlash against the Gaza documentary is part of a broader refusal to confront the reality of the genocide.
(2026-09-18). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-18). Europe and Canada pursue realignment with new security architecture amid escalating inter-imperialist rivalries. wsws.org The realignment of the European powers and Canada is an escalation of inter-imperialist antagonisms. While neither Von der Leyen nor Carney directly addressed the United States or its fascist-minded President Donald Trump, it was clear that the targets of their new alliance are not only Moscow and Beijing, but also Washington.
(2026-09-18). Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust supports BRICS against blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST) in Harare highlighted the inclusion of the statement against the United States blockade of Cuba in the Declaration of the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India, on September 12. | ZAST indicated that it welcomes and firmly supports the position expressed by the BRICS leaders, expressing deep concern over the tightening of the blockade measures against the Caribbean island and the documented effects on its economy, energy supply, and humanitarian situation. | According to the Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST), the decision to insist on the need to end economic, trade, an…
(2026-09-18). High-ranking UN representative acknowledges urban resilience efforts in Cuba. radiohc.cu Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), learned this Wednesday in Havana about the actions of the Urban Resilience project, implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Havana government, with support from the European Union's Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations and the National Civil Defense Staff. | According to the UNDP, as stated on its Facebook page, the exchange addressed topics related to risk management, urban planning, population protection, and…
(2026-09-18). Messi alcanza 100 goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami. cubadebate.cu El atacante argentino Lionel Messi alcanzó este miércoles la marca de cien goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami, tras liderar la victoria 2-0 sobre el Cruz Azul de México en la final de la Campeones Cup.
(2026-09-18). Fernández de Cossío con PBS: Cuba no acepta amenazas de Trump y mantiene abierta la puerta al diálogo. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, abordó en una entrevista con PBS NewsHour las tensiones entre La Habana y Washington, las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump y las posibilidades de una salida diplomática.
(2026-09-18). El ventilador Cerimedo (Tercera Parte). cubadebate.cu Fernando Cerimedo, operador digital argentino detenido en Bolivia, aparece vinculado a redes de manipulación política en Perú y Chile, especialmente alrededor de Keiko Fujimori y José Antonio Kast. Se describe una trama de financiamiento, uso de bots y campañas de desinformación para favorecer al fujimorismo, junto con coincidencias en eventos y asesores que lo conectan con la presidenta peruana. En Chile, se detalla su rol en la campaña del Rechazo y sus nexos con figuras cercanas al gobierno de Kast.
(2026-09-18). Lula: "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando" cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto.
(2026-09-18). Nepal eleva a 6 150 el número de desaparecidos por riadas del pasado 26 de agosto. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de Nepal elevaron a 6.150 personas el número de desaparecidos por las riadas que azotaron el país el pasado mes de agosto, tras añadir al listado más de mil de personas. Pese al gran despliegue, de los 1.403 cuerpos recuperados, más de 520 de los registros corresponden a restos parciales, lo que ha dificultado la consolidación del número total de fallecidos.
(2026-09-18). øCómo afecta el bloqueo impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos al sistema educacional cubano? cubadebate.cu La directora de la escuela especial René Vilches Rojas, María de los àÅngeles Escalona Arias, lo resume desde su propia experiencia: de 65 alumnos, solo 22 han podido recibir implantes cocleares, y las limitaciones actuales han reducido drásticamente las posibilidades de que los demás accedan a una cirugía similar.
(2026-09-18). The New York Times: La presión económica del gobierno de Trump agrava la desesperación de los cubanos. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos afirma que sus sanciones no tienen como objetivo privar a Cuba de bienes esenciales. Miles de contenedores de carga varados cuentan una historia diferente.
(2026-09-18). Revelan nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas rumbo a Serie 65. cubadebate.cu Andrys Pérez, José A. Noroña y Armando Dueñas, miembros del último equipo Cuba que representó al país en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, encabezan la nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas de cara a la LXV Serie Nacional de Béisbol (SNB), revelaron este jueves autoridades deportivas en esta occidental provincia.
(2026-09-18). Silvio in Valencia: The Magic That Kept Them Safe. radiohc.cu More than five thousand people braved the predicted storm in Valencia and flocked to the Roig Arena to experience Cuba, embodied by the iconic Silvio Rodríguez, during his tour of Spain. | Mayte Piera, present at the concert, shared her firsthand experience of meeting the singer-songwriter in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency via WhatsApp. | "The city is collapsing and I'm singing… As Raimon said, 'al meu pais la pluja no sap ploure' (in my country the rain doesn't know how to rain), and that's exactly what happened last night. | "Approaching the second anniversary of the DANA storm, those of us…
(2026-09-18). Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide. al-monitor.com Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politic…
(2026-09-18). Saturday 9/26: Fly 100 Kites for Palestine! indybay.org Chrissy Field, San Francisco…
(2026-09-18). 'End Times Fascism' Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor on billionaires, bunkers, AI, Gaza and the Far Right. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, the War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman in New York joined by Democracy Now! cohost Juan González in Chicago. Hi, Juan. JUAN GONZàÅLEZ: Hi, Amy, and welcome to all of our listeners and viewers across the country and around the world. AMY GOODMAN: "The people building…
(2026-09-18). South Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that would draw the country into conflict related to the Iran war.However, the government is considering whether to expand its role safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Lee said at a news conference. (Reporting by Jack Kim, Joyce Lee, Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies)…
(2026-09-18). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-18). Six green projects worth over $400 million signed in Tianjin. ecns.cn Six key green industry projects were signed on Wednesday in Tianjin under the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Green Industry Development Cooperation Zone, which had a combined value of more than 2.9 billion yuan (about $400 million).
(2026-09-18). Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown. aljazeera.com More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.
(2026-09-18). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-18). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-18). On the road to Mar-a-Lago with Tomahawk Tom and his Porkie Pies. independentaustralia.net 
Fourteen years, one mayor and a very expensive detour to end a political career.
(2026-09-18). Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade. aljazeera.com Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.
(2026-09-18). Canada-EU 'associate membership': What it means for Ottawa and Europe. tribune.com.pk 
Amid fraying ties with the United States, Canada's push to move closer to Europe is taking shape around a new idea: an "associate member" relationship with the European Union that would stop short of full membership but deepen ties across trade, defence and technology. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put the idea on the table Wednesday, telling Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that she wanted to work with him on "opening the door on Canada being the first associate member of the EU." | The proposal, made at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, would break new ground. | The EU currentl…
(2026-09-18). October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote. al-monitor.com Sharon Sharabi shot into the limelight in Israel after the Hamas attack of…
(2026-09-18). Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
(2026-09-18). In Yemen, war at home and in the region drives up prices. aljazeera.com Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.
(2026-09-18). The Science of Eating: What We Get Wrong About Diet and Nutrition. whyy.org We all know we're supposed to eat healthy — but what exactly does that mean? On this episode, what's on your plate, why it matters, and how to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice. We talk with paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman about what human evolution can teach us about how we should eat, look at a typical teen's sugar intake, and explore barriers to serving healthy and fresh school lunches.
(2026-09-18). Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects. aljazeera.com Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.
(2026-09-18). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in China's Nanning. ecns.cn Themed on "CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life," the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened here on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). FM Dar urges closer coordination ahead of Türkiye strategic council. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday stressed the need for closer coordination between Pakistan and Türkiye ahead of the upcoming Joint Commission and the eighth session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to the FO, FM Dar made the remarks during a meeting with Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroƒülu, "on progress under various bilateral institutional mechanisms aimed at advancing cooperation across a range of areas, following recent high-level interactions between Pakistan and Türkiye." | Ambassador of Türki…
(2026-09-18). President's Trophy Grade-II starts tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced the schedule and confirmed the teams participating in President's Trophy Grade-II Gold and Silver tournaments. Both the events are set to commence from Saturday, 19 September across Karachi, Islamabad, Haripur, Muridke, Lahore and Sheikhupura. | The two tournaments will comprise of no-first-class three-day matches with the final of both to be played across four days. | The winner of Gold tournament will qualify for next season's President's Trophy Grade-I, while the bottom two teams of Gold will be relegated to Silver tournament. The finalists of the Silver tourna…
(2026-09-18). Will Iran War Destroy the UAE's Image of Stability? thinktank.pk The United Arab Emirates has spent decades building an image of stability, connectivity and economic resilience in one of the world's most volatile regions. Dubai became a global aviation, tourism and logistics hub. Abu Dhabi built enormous energy and sovereign investment capacity. The UAE developed ports, financial centres, technology industries and alternative trade routes designed …
(2026-09-18). Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks. aljazeera.com Oman's Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.
(2026-09-18). Phil Cleary on the Swans, Hanson and ending violence against women. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-18). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-18). Music On The Picket Line of AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians At SF Opera House On Day 3 Of Strike. indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians who are members of AFM 6 on the third day of their strike picketed at the Opera house and performed music.
(2026-09-18). PSX surges past 170,000 as oil eases. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended Thursday's rebound on Friday morning, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing 1,822.58 points, or 1.08 per cent, to 170,865.77 before trading was suspended for Friday prayers. | The index touched an intraday high of 170,903.94 and a low of 169,399.98. Volume in KSE-100 stocks stood at 82.04 million shares, with a traded value of about Rs6.70 billion. The previous close was 169,043.19. | The advance built on Thursday's 1,021-point gain, when easing international oil prices and signs of possible de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict improved sentiment. On Friday, fall…
(2026-09-18). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-18). 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.
(2026-09-18). Burlington's headquarters move to Philadelphia puts spotlight on New Jersey's difficult business climate, experts say. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Earlier this month, Pennsylvania officials celebrated an economic development coup. Across the Delaware River, New Jersey business leaders saw the latest sign of a mounting The discount clothing retailer Burlington announced it will move its corporate headquarters — and thousands of employees — from South Jersey to Philadelphia's University City neighborhood. | During a…
(2026-09-18). Georgia: Critics Jailed for Online Speech. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Georgian Interior Ministry headquarters in Tbilisi, February 2, 2010. | © 2010 David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters | (Berlin, September 18, 2026) — Georgian authorities are using vague administrative offenses to jail or heavily fine people for online speech, deepening the government's crackdown on freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today.Since June 2026, a new Ministry of Internal Affairs unit has monitored social media and referred hundreds of posts to courts to be tried for speech-related charges, such as insult or profanity. In July, courts sentenced a journalist…
(2026-09-18). China-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar. ecns.cn "China-Pakistan relationship is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains, and sweeter than the honey," said Adeel Jamaluddin Khan, adjunct professor at the National Defence University of Pakistan and former minister of Trade and Commerce of Pakistan, at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2026-09-18). Sixes, silence and a record rush. tribune.com.pk 
Abhishek Sharma turned the third Twenty20 international into a personal highlight reel on Thursday, smashing a record-laden 108 from 34 balls as India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan with a 127-run victory. | Abhishek reached his hundred from 30 balls, the fastest T20I century against a full-member nation and the third-fastest overall, after punishing the Afghanistan attack with 11 sixes and nine fours. | His 100 runs in boundaries alone also gave him the highest percentage of boundary runs in a T20I innings, adding another landmark to a performance that had Delhi's crowd roaring from the outset.
(2026-09-18). CARTOONS: Pauline's primitive penance. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson attempts the ancient ritual of apologising without actually admitting she did anything wrong.
(2026-09-18). Final preparations underway for 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. ecns.cn With five days to go before the opening of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, preparations have entered the final stage at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
(2026-09-18). Voters oust Delaware incumbent who was recorded offering potential primary opponent a $76K job if he didn't run. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Dave Tackett said he lost count of the number of voters who applauded him on Election Day for exposing his Democratic primary opponent's offer of a job to entice him not to run for New Castle County Recorder of Deeds. | Incumbent Mike Kozikowski had made the job offer, which included an annual salary of $76,000, during a June 24 meeting that Tackett had secretly recorded. | By state law, however, Tackett could not take a county job since he's also a member of County Council.
(2026-09-18). Abdul Rehman wins World Cup poligras magic skill award. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Abdul Rehman has won the men's poligras magic skill award after hockey fans around the world voted his spectacular goal at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, their favourite skill moment of the tournament. | Rehman produced a dazzling display of 3D skills against Wales, controlling the ball in the air before weaving past four defenders and scoring a remarkable goal. | The effort earned 44 percent of the global fan vote, putting Rehman ahead of South Africa's Kenton Melville, who received 39 percent of the votes. | The award was decided through a worldwide fan vote held from September 4 to 13. Six moment…
(2026-09-18). Bayern and England's Kane not focused on Ballon d'Or despite 73-goal season. aljazeera.com Harry Kane could become first Ballon d'Or from England since 2001, but striker focused on Bayern Munich trophies.
(2026-09-18). AI giants sound alarm while racing towards superintelligence. independentaustralia.net 
AI developers are sounding the alarm over potentially catastrophic risks while continuing the race towards increasingly powerful systems.
(2026-09-18). Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption. al-monitor.com JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatauearlier this month.• Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, situated halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, blanketed the capital Jakarta and some surrounding areas after its initial eruption late on September 4.
(2026-09-18). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-18). Could this economic squeeze sway US voters? aljazeera.com Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
(2026-09-18). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-18). UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes. aljazeera.com UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.
(2026-09-18). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Calling Party: Release Sama Safi! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp917…
(2026-09-18). Sunday 9/20: The Rhythm of Resilience: Tracing the Unbroken Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org SF War Memorial Veterans Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor, Room 221 | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-18). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General-Hands Together for upte.org/sfsocialworkers. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-18). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-18). NO WALLS! Tohono O'Dham Nation. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-18). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-18). West Lake Longjing tea tasting event opens in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A Longjing tea tasting event opened by West Lake in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Thursday, bringing together 10 tea villages from the core production area.
(2026-09-18). 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Fortune Global Forum 2026 opened in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Wednesday, themed "The New Growth Equation."
(2026-09-18). Gloria Steinem (1934—2026): The CIA, the Democratic Party and the politics of feminism. wsws.org Gloria Steinem began her career directing a CIA operation against a Soviet-sponsored youth festival and ended it as an honorary chair of the Democratic Socialists of America and a campaigner for Hillary Clinton.
(2026-09-18). New Zealand IYSSE campaigns to free Bogdan Syrotiuk, against censorship at Victoria University of Wellington. wsws.org Students denounced the removal of the IYSSE's article defending Bogdan from the website of the student magazine Salient.
(2026-09-18). The greater israel delusion may undo israel. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's accelerating drive toward a biblical 'Greater Israel' is not a deviation but the culmination of decades of creeping annexation and global indulgence.
(2026-09-18). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-18). Brazil's Supreme Court crisis deepens ahead of general elections. wsws.org Rival factions of Brazil's ruling class are waging open warfare inside the Supreme Court, exposing the terminal crisis of the political regime just weeks before the October elections.
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-18). The Strait (Jacket) of Trump. juancole.com (
(2026-09-18). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-18). Berkeley City Council Passes Resolution Against Toxic Coal Threat. indybay.org Over 125 people, many of them with their toddlers, rallied outside Berkeley City Council in support of a resolution opposing coal handling, storage, and transport in the Bay Area. The Berkeley City Council passed the resolution unanimously.
(2026-09-18). After controversial DHS 'Mr Singh' post, Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in America, suspect arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 28-year-old Punjabi Sikh truck driver from Sacramento was stabbed 17 times at a rest stop in Wyoming, leaving him with serious injuries to his neck, chest, arms and ribs.The attack too | After controversial DHS 'Mr Singh' post, Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in America, suspect arrested…
(2026-09-18). Australia: Post offices closures to escalate amid ongoing Post30 restructure. wsws.org The closure of post offices, already underway, is part of AP's broader restructuring operation, aimed at transforming the state-owned mail service into a profit-driven parcel delivery business.
(2026-09-18). Lewes considers pause on reviewing applications in response to affordable housing bill, following Sussex County's lead. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Lewes City Council is considering a temporary pause on reviewing specific residential development applications in response to The council moved to host a public hearing on a possible moratorium at its Monday meeting. The idea came from the Lewes Planning Commission, which officially recommended that the city adopt it…
(2026-09-18). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-18). UAW president Fain and DSA-backed Senate candidate El-Sayed promote anti-China nationalism at UAW conference. wsws.org Across the unions, executives present themselves as partners of government and management in the struggle for markets, industrial capacity and military supremacy.
(2026-09-18). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-18). United Nations Development Program (UNDP) calls for renewable energy providers. radiohc.cu The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced this Wednesday on its Facebook page a call for renewable energy service providers to participate in an exchange of opportunities and networking opportunities until September 18. | The initiative aims to connect cooperation efforts for development and resilience in the face of the energy crisis with companies, ventures, and initiatives operating in the field of clean energy. | The meeting is designed to create a working network and does not constitute a contracting or bid selection process. | Interested entities can apply to become UNDP service providers and…
(2026-09-18). Podemos blames Morocco for Ceuta migrant deaths. wsws.org Podemos Secretary General Ione Belarra accused the government of acting out of "fear" of Morocco and of letting Morocco use migration to pressure Spain.
(2026-09-18). Switzerland heading to "neutrality referendum" : Reasons and calls. unitedworldint.com Switzerland is heading to the referendum. It is on September 27. It is about "neutrality". The "Neutrality Initiative" leads the campaign. Why and what is that? Katy Romy, a correspondent at the Federal Palace for SWI swissinfo.ch, tells us: "Christoph Blocher, the former Swiss government minister who shaped the modern Swiss People's Party (right-wing), is …
(2026-09-18). How Dover airman allegedly recruited, raped 15-year-old Bucks County girl. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Petrified, the mother of a 15-year-old girl dialed 911. | Not long after waking up, she'd received a prescheduled text message from her daughter that said she'd run away from their home in suburban Bucks County, Pennsylvania. | Frantic, she raced to the girl's room. The teenager wasn't there. She checked footage from the home's security camera and was horrified to see the petite girl slipping out of a back window at 3: 18 a.m. — four hours earlier. | The girl had left h…
(2026-09-18). South Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com By Heejin Kim and Joyce LeeSEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region.South Korea has maintained a naval presence off the coast of Somalia in an anti-piracy mission, while resisting calls from US President Donald Trump to play a more active military role in supporting Washington over the war in Iran.
(2026-09-18). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-18). SEP Sri Lanka Congress resolution: Free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org The Sri Lankan SEP's Fourth National Congress declared the fight to free Bogdan, the Ukrainian Trotskyist jailed for 15 years for opposing the war, a central task of the party.
(2026-09-18). Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says. al-monitor.com (Corrects word order in paragraph 9 to People's Liberation Army Navy)WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said.
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Stop Anthropic IPO give anthropic a big pile of money out of pension). indybay.org 44 Montgomery St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). The many roads to literary excellence. onlineopinion.com.au Does training in the arts of creative writing produce better writers? Let the Miles Franklin speak.
(2026-09-18). Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label. aljazeera.com Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.
(2026-09-18). Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly. ecns.cn Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies to develop local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities, according to the China-Global South Project, an international media outlet.
(2026-09-18). Turkey detains finance executives amid market turmoil. al-monitor.com Several prominent Turkish finance executives were swept up by authorities on Thursday amid efforts to contain a market rout that has exposed strains in the country's investment-fund industry.
(2026-09-18). China successfully launches the 25th internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-12 carrier rocket from south China's Hainan province on Thursday, sending a batch of internet satellites into space.
(2026-09-18). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). 'Just ask Grok': How ISIL is using Big Tech's AI to build bombs. aljazeera.com Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.
(2026-09-18). San Francisco Opera musicians strike against wage cuts, the attack on art and culture. wsws.org The San Francisco Opera Orchestra strike is a struggle not simply for economic security but to defend arts and culture under attack by Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-09-18). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-18). Did the San Francisco Opera violate its Coronavirus PPP loan agreements? indybay.org San Francisco Opera Musicians On Strike!
(2026-09-18). Trump closes the Kennedy Center: The oligarchy declares war on American culture. wsws.org The closure represents the most brazen act in a systematic campaign to subordinate cultural life to the vanity and political agenda of the fascist Trump administration.
(2026-09-18). Video: Influencers accused of exploiting Nepal flood survivors. aljazeera.com 'Aid influencers' are being accused of exploiting Nepal flood victims to boost social media followers.
(2026-09-18). Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted PresidentBashar al-Assad and was convicted of ‚Äåtorture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to60 years in prison by a US judge, federal prosecutors said.Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison, as it is colloquially known in Damascus.
(2026-09-18). Saturday 10/3: African Arts Festival. indybay.org Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts. | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-18). China launches Tianyi-51, Tianyi-52 satellites aboard Kuaizhou-11. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-11 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 10: 40 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday.
(2026-09-18). US Veteran told he is 'embarrassing' uniform over Israeli bonds stance. aljazeera.com A veteran was told he is 'embarrassing' his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County's $1B investment in Israel bonds.
(2026-09-18). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-18). 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:…
(2026-09-18). England seal series with Cardiff blitz. tribune.com.pk 
England stormed to a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with 47 balls to spare. | After opting to field, England restricted Sri Lanka to 145 for nine before racing to 146 for four in just 12.1 overs, completing another emphatic chase and leaving Sri Lanka with only one match remaining to avoid a series whitewash. | Liam Dawson was at the heart of England's performance, claiming three wickets for 32 runs and taking two catches to earn Player of the Match honours. | Sri Lanka made a flying start through Pat…
(2026-09-18). Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028. indybay.org Antidote to demagogues and corporate militarists…
(2026-09-18). 'Outrageous lies': How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions. aljazeera.com New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.
(2026-09-18). China-Laos Railway sees 31.5% trade value growth. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-18). Thursday 9/17: Stop the Ai Race before it Stops us All! indybay.org 9am Rally at Open Ai 1455 3rd St., Chalk & Chant! | 10 am MARCH to Rally at Anthropic. 500 Howard St. | 11 am MARCH to Rally at SF City Hall, Polk St. entrance.
(2026-09-18). The Epstein Class billionaire who canceled Macklemore. wibailoutpeople.org Robert Kraft has played a central role in recruiting athletes, entertainers and influencers as assets for Israel | He's also a high-level member of the Epstein class implicated in sex crimes | The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal explains how Kraft's insidious influence goes beyond cance…
(2026-09-18). Trump lashes out after Supreme Court blocks mail-in ballot rules. wsws.org The White House is continuing its efforts to manipulate the midterm election and intimidate voters.
(2026-09-18). Pakistan begin Asian Games preparation on Sunday. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will begin a five-day training camp at Karachi on Sunday as the country's Twenty20 squad prepares for the Asian Games in Japan, where they will enter the men's cricket tournament directly at the quarter-finals stage. | The camp at the National Bank Stadium will feature batting, bowling and fielding sessions before the team travels to Japan at its conclusion. | Pakistan, who secured a direct quarter-finals spot on the basis of their ranking, will play their first match on September 28. Their opponent will be determined after the preliminary round. | Defending champions and top seeds India, Sri Lanka an…
(2026-09-18). 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…
(2026-09-18). North Korea warns of 'more offensive' response to US-led military drills. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong on Friday warned of a stronger response to United States-led multinational military exercises in the Asia-Pacific, saying Pyongyang would continue strengthening its nuclear deterrence. | Kim, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior ruling Workers' Party official, accused Washington of being the "main source" of worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and across the region, according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). | She singled out Pacific Vanguard 2026, a multinational naval exercise near Guam involving the US, South Ko…
(2026-09-18). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-18). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-18). Sunday 9/27: Film Showing ⚪ Salt of the Earth. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-09-18). "This should never have happened" : New York City transit workers speak out on death of subway conductor Moet McCullum. wsws.org McCullum's death comes as more than 40,000 MTA workers in TWU Local 100 have been working under an expired contract since May 15.
(2026-09-18). Chinese delegation attends welcome ceremony for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation attended a welcome ceremony to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Fuji Square Nagoya Port's Garden Pier in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-18). US railroad CSX announces hundreds of track maintenance worker layoffs. wsws.org The shareholders and executives are awash in record profits while workers prepare for a cold winter of layoffs.
(2026-09-18). Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju makes history in toughest ultra-trail races. ecns.cn Chinese ultra-trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 330-kilometer Tor des Géants in Italy on Wednesday, finishing in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds to set a new course record.
(2026-09-18). Following massive contract rejection 1,200 Bradford White workers strike in western Michigan. wsws.org Workers at Bradford White in Middleville, Michigan, members of the United Auto Workers, struck Wednesday after voting by 96 percent to reject management's last offer.
(2026-09-18). Festive lanterns from 20 countries, regions light up Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The International Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival featuring the "World Lantern Boulevard" and various lanterns from around the world opened on Thursday at Victoria Park in Hong Kong.
(2026-09-18). Philadelphia health leaders warn of possible measles exposure reported at CHOP's NICU. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? City health officials say there was a possible measles exposure at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, including in the hospital's NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. | According
(2026-09-18). '99 % of the things that we are hearing in the West are just not true'ÔºöAmerican journalist. ecns.cn Where do rumors about the suppression of Tibetans and Uygurs in some Western countries originate? American journalist Jason Smith answered that, in order to damage China and its cohesion, the U.S. government has dumped a lot of money to support groups attempting to split China's Xizang and Xinjiang, and has even bribed some scholars to fabricate lies.
(2026-09-18). Pentagon weighs pulling at least 25,000 US troops from Europe: NBC report. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon is considering withdrawing about 25,000 or more US troops from Europe, potentially reducing the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported on Thursday. | The proposed drawdown could be even larger, reaching as many as 40,000 troops, NBC reported, citing current and former US and Western officials familiar with the deliberations. About 80,000 US troops are currently stationed in Europe. | No final decisions have been made, according to the report. | Germany, Italy and Spain, which host some of the largest US deployments in Europe, are among the countries like…
(2026-09-18). New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century. aljazeera.com Leopardus tilcayo is the first new living cat species named and described in more than a century.
(2026-09-18). Philippines school shooting: At least three killed including gunman. aljazeera.com At least eight people were also injured in the country's third deadly school shooting since June.
(2026-09-18). Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026. aljazeera.com Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.
(2026-09-18). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-18). China's Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Géants, sets new race record. ecns.cn Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 2026 TOR330 — Tor des Géants in Italy in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds, becoming the first Chinese athlete to claim the title and setting a new race record.
(2026-09-18). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-18). India, Sri Lanka storm into Asian Games women cricket semis. tribune.com.pk 
India women on Friday demolished Japan women by eight wickets in their Asian Games event quarter-final, racing to their modest target in just five overs to book their place in the semi-finals in Nisshin. | Chasing 58 for victory after Japan were bowled out for 57 in 19.5 overs, India made light work of the chase as opener Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 40 from only 15 balls. | Verma struck six fours and two sixes in a breathtaking assault. | Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten 12 from six balls, including two fours, as India reached 59 for two with 90 balls to spare. | Japan made a cautious start after being sent…
(2026-09-18). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-18). US approves potential $24.3bn F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia. geo.tv US President Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025. — ReutersUS deal includes 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter…
(2026-09-18). 'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a "global phenomenon". Gavoka, who is a Deputy Prime Minister, was responding to questions from local reporters about concerns from tourists who are worried about their travel…
(2026-09-18). Trump Targets Canada, Warns Europe: Is the West Heading for a Trade Split? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump, Canada and the European Union is raising a much larger question than tariffs: Can Washington pressure Canada and Europe at the same time without accelerating a strategic separation between the United States and its traditional allies? The immediate dispute began after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed …
(2026-09-18). UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa. al-monitor.com UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian PresidentMahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video – for the second year in a row – after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York.
(2026-09-18). Cambodian Red Cross donates $100,000 to support disaster relief in China. ecns.cn Pum Chantinie, secretary-general of the Cambodian Red Cross, on Wednesday handed over a $100,000 donation to Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, to support the Red Cross Society of China's relief efforts following a mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and floods in southeastern coastal areas.
(2026-09-18). New Chinese-style women's fashion gains popularity in Singapore. ecns.cn Modern Chinese-style women's clothing is gaining popularity among consumers in Singapore, blending traditional aesthetics with practical designs suited to local conditions.
(2026-09-18). Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises. aljazeera.com Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
(2026-09-18). Over 250,000 Ontario education workers on collision course with right-wing Ford government. wsws.org The contract expirations provide an opportunity to develop a worker-led mobilization in defence of public education and against austerity and war, but such a movement will only develop in opposition to the trade union bureaucracy and its bankrupt protest politics.
(2026-09-18). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-18). AI Models, Agents, Bots & Techno Fascists Gone Wild In SF & The World. indybay.org The growing catastrophic threats of the release of AI models, agents and bots into the internet and demand for action is the focus of these interviews.
(2026-09-18). Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb. aljazeera.com Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
(2026-09-18). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to withdraw Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Tuesday urged current Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, while calling on the Japanese government to adhere to the one-China policy.
(2026-09-18). US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Hormuz payments. al-monitor.com The US government says the exchange was used to channel payments from an Iranian maritime-insurance scheme to the regime.
(2026-09-18). Asia drives global coffee consumption growth as China market expands. ecns.cn Asia is becoming a major driver of global coffee consumption growth, with China emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, experts said at the China Tropical Crops Industry Conference held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-09-18). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-18). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). A young voter's guide to Pennsylvania's 2026 general election. whyy.org
(2026-09-18). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Mike Huckabee Is The Most Evil Person In The Trump Administration. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-09-18). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Tanker chased away off of Yemen's coast: Houthis begin offensive after capturing Red Sea ports. hindustantimes.com
(2026-09-18). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Comicomment | Playing the victim: Japan's political show over WWII monument. ecns.cn
(2026-09-18). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole). juancole.com
(2026-09-18). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-18). Voces de la Frontera General Meeting September 23, 2026 at UW Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
meet the board, learn more about VOCES, connect with other students, and food WILL be provided : Tuesday, September 23rd from 6: 30-7: 45 PM : MSC Lounge in the Red Gym : there will be tacos! | questions/concerns? email vocesmadison@gmail.com or send us a DM…
(2026-09-17). Iran War Endgame: Will War Crime Allegations Follow the Peace Talks? thinktank.pk For more than six months, the Iran war has evolved from a military confrontation into a wider crisis involving the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, Israel, global energy markets and the credibility of American diplomacy. Now, President Donald Trump says the United States may be approaching the end of the conflict and claims that …
(2026-09-17). Palestine Forum calls on NZ unions to follow TUC sanctions lead in Britain. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) has appealed to the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) to follow the lead of the UK trade union movement and take meaningful action in support of Palestinian rights. The call follows a key decision by the UK's Trades Union Congress…