(2026-09-15). L'America sta preparando un'arma nucleare tattica contro l'Iran? strategic-culture.su Trump sta perdendo la guerra contro l'Iran — e ora l'opzione nucleare sta diventando la norma. | Segue nostro La trappola dell'escalation si sta facendo sempre più insidiosa per Trump e la sua cricca di adulatori, poiché quella che un tempo era una discussione legata all'esistenzialismo — l'opzione nucleare — viene ora ridimensionata a qualsiasi tipo di opzione militare. Semplicemente una bomba più potente. Più Trump su…
(2026-09-15). Trump rejects AI guardrails, calls fears of humanity's imminent extinction 'hoax'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the "Winning the AI Race" Summit in Washington DC, US, July 23, 2025. — ReutersTrump says the US cannot afford to lose the AI race to China.Stresses Only guardrails needed are smart president, US…
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:
2026-09-14: Visiting America's First Gaza Holocaust Memorial
Ashley visits a Gaza Holocaust memorial installation honoring more than 18,500 Palestinian children ki*led in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and July 2025. Created by artist Phil Buehler, the installation stretches across four panels, inviting visitors to read the names of the children and the places where they were ki*lled.
mintpressnews.com (2026-09-14). Irans Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s & Warships Yemen Offensive Shocks IsraelAnsarallah-led government forces have liberated the entire west coast of Yemen from Saudi-backed forces, triggering an Israeli media meltdown. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have taken out a series of US assets and began firing new-generation electro-optical missiles at American warships.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Israeli minister vows to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over award-winning Gaza documentary
Israel's culture minister has vowed to revoke the citizenship of two Israeli filmmakers after their documentary on the Gaza war won a major prize at the Venice Film Festival.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). Satellite images reveal extensive damage to key Saudi oil pipeline as supply fears mount
Satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline following reported drone strikes, as industry sources warn that a prolonged shutdown could put up to 4% of global oil supplies at risk.
counterpunch.org (2026-09-14). Under the Stars in Old New Mexico: the Growing Resistance to Uranium Mining
In New Mexico, resistance to Trump's demand to resume uranium mining appears to be growing, from local protests against mines, mining-permit proposals and a processing mill in Utah, to statewide and congressional action.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-14). IRGC downs another advanced MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has intercepted and destroyed another advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-15). Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom's East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on efforts to ease shipping risks in the Gulf. | Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $107.05 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.53, or 1.51%, at $102.92 a barrel. Both benchmarks rose more than 1% in the previous session. | Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia on Monday, while Gulf Arab states postponed plann…
(2026-09-15). Saudi Arabia warns of 'firm' response after Houthi missile, drone attacks injure 13 civilians. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia warned on Tuesday it would react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis after a series of attacks using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in the country's south. | The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea. | The group seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait last week, which has become vital as the wider US-Iran war chokes the Strait of Hormuz, in a significant blow to Yemeni gove…
(2026-09-15). Saudi oil arteries under stranglehold as Red Sea war roars, Hormuz talks remain in limbo. geo.tv Members of security forces and emergency personnel inspect a damaged site in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, September 8, 2026.— ReutersHouthis maintain control of west coast of Yemen, officials sayIran-backed group said to be increasing…
mintpressnews.com (2026-09-14). Irans Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s & Warships Yemen Offensive Shocks IsraelAnsarallah-led government forces have liberated the entire west coast of Yemen from Saudi-backed forces, triggering an Israeli media meltdown. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have taken out a series of US assets and began firing new-generation electro-optical missiles at American warships.
(2026-09-15). Houthi Control of Red Sea Oil Chokepoint exposes deep Divisions in Brics. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Houthi rebel forces have seized the Yemeni port of Mokha as well as Mayyun Island overlooking the Bab el-Mandab strait. This gives Iran's most powerful remaining proxy force in the Middle East Directly or indirectly,…
(2026-09-15). Iran issues passive defence plan for 3 scenarios, including full-scale war. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff has issued a nationwide passive defence directive outlining preparations for three possible scenarios: the end of war, a ceasefire, and full-scale war. | Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and chairman of the country's Permanent Passive Defence Committee, issued the 10-article directive for Iran's 2026 Passive Defence Commemoration programs, according to Fars News Agency on Tuesday. | Under the full-scale war scenario, large public gatherings and in-person events would be suspended, with activities instead focusing on operational preparedne…
(2026-09-15). Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a "Breakdown" theintercept.com 
The U.S. military is straining under the pressures of the Iran war, according to two U.S. officials familiar with operations in the Middle East. One cautioned that this stress could lead to a "breakdown" in the military's ability to effectively continue a war that President Donald Trump said would As the conflict has engulfed the region, the military has grappled with a growing list of challenges: Iranian attacks on U.S. bases and warships in the Middle East, depleted stockpiles of defensive munitions, increasing casualties, mai…
(2026-09-15). Wednesday 9/23: Miranda's Rescue Scandal: Talk by Women Who Suspect Animal Abuse & Chron Story Journalists. indybay.org Gray Area – Grand Theater | 2665 Mission St | San Francisco, CA 94110 | A portion of proceeds will benefit low-cost spay and neuter programs in the Bay Area.
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Revolutionary Describes Vietnam War Era Mutiny, Blocked Napalm Bombs. popularresistance.org In 1970, two merchant marines, Al Glatkowski and Clyde McKay, successfully commandeered the SS Columbia Eagle carrying nearly 5,000 500 and 750 pound napalm bombs, safely evacuated the crew and sailed the ship to Cambodia, where it was surrendered. This act was done in opposition to the genocide occurring in Vietnam. Al Glatkowski joins Clearing the FOG for this first installment in which he describes what led him to take the action and how it was conducted, as well as the aftermath. In this time of total disregard of international law by the United States and as more members of the military question their involv…
(2026-09-15). The Complicit Lens: US Media Coverage of Israel's Genocide in Gaza. juancole.com Book Review. | Author: : Robin Andersen
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(2026-09-15). MBS arm-twists Trump for help as Houthis rain missiles on Saudi: US says no, offers this instead… hindustantimes.com Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held talks with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah amid escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Press Agency said the meeting reviewed Saudi-U.S. relations and the latest regional developments. It came days after the crown prince reportedly asked President Donald Trump for direct U.S. military action against Yemen's Houthi movement. Reuters reported that Washington declined to take direct military action for now, but agreed to support Riyadh with intelligence-sharing and targeting assistance. The U.S. support is also r…
(2026-09-15). Venezuela: Anti-Imperialist Popular Front Launches Campaign Against US Intervention. popularresistance.org Caracas – Venezuela's Anti-Imperialist Popular Front has launched a grassroots campaign aimed at fostering collective awareness through political and cultural initiatives in the face of renewed US efforts to recolonize the hemisphere. | In a statement released on August 19, the Front emphasized that the campaign aims to create "open classrooms" for community debates on "contradictions spurred by imperial aggression." The initiative is a direct response to the renewed ties between Caracas and Washington following the US military attack on January 3 that killed around a hundred people, including 32 Cuban nationals…
(2026-09-15). Fascistic Costa Rican government weighs inviting US ground troops. wsws.org President Laura Fernández's declaration that US ground operations would be "very good for national security" marks the collapse of the demilitarized facade behind which the Costa Rican bourgeoisie has ruled since 1948.
(2026-09-15). Venice Film Festival: Naza exposes the savage machinery of war deployed by Israel against defenceless Palestinian civilians. wsws.org The film features interviews with two dozen Israeli military officers outlining the systems and protocols used by the IDF to target and kill civilians in Gaza.
(2026-09-15). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Does Delcy Rodríguez have any options? links.org.au 
Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun, writes Steve Ellner.
(2026-09-15). Nicolás Maduro Is Not Guilty. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is not guilty. This is a statement of law and fact, since Maduro has not been convicted of any crime. He has pleaded not guilty to every charge brought against him, and the accusations made by the United States remain precisely that: accusations. Under the presumption of innocence — recognized in the United States Constitution and in Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — the burden rests entirely upon the prosecution to prove guilt. It is not Maduro who must prove his innocence, but it is the United States government that must prov…
(2026-09-15). The Trump—Rodríguez pact and Venezuela's neocolonial subordination. links.org.au 
The US-Venezuela oil deal, a product of the pact between "brutalist" imperialism and an authoritarian regime, represents the exercise of arbitrary power through neocolonial subordination, writes Emiliano Teran Mantovani.
(2026-09-15). Delcy Rodríguez Appoints New Officials to Advance Venezuela's Trade and Energy Strategy. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "I have decided to appoint new authorities in strategic areas to strengthen Venezuela's international, commercial, and energy projection," Rodríguez stated. "At this stage, we are moving forward with greater…
(2026-09-15). Spectacular turtle nesting event in southern Mexico. aljazeera.com More than 300,000 olive ridley turtles have arrived at a beach in southern Mexico in the latest mass nesting.
(2026-09-15). Shanghai dragon boat invitational draws teams from 14 countries and regions. ecns.cn The 15th Shanghai World Chinese Dragon Boat Invitational was held from Sept. 10 to 14 in Qingpu District, Shanghai, drawing 20 teams and more than 400 athletes from 14 countries and regions.
(2026-09-15). Millions line up for 'sacred henna' at Indian temple. aljazeera.com Drone visuals show masses lining up at Indian temple for sacred henna, believed to help unmarried people find a match.
(2026-09-15). Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows 'firm' response. aljazeera.com Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-15). Could Trump's election push trigger chaos in the 2026 US midterms? moderndiplomacy.eu With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approaching, state and local election officials across the country are preparing for scenarios that would have once seemed highly unlikely, including federal intervention at polling places, demands for voting equipment and records, legal challenges and threats of violence. The preparations reflect a growing conflict over who controls U.S. elections. …
(2026-09-15). This Week in People's History, Sep 16—22, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 16—22, 2026 |
(2026-09-15). BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India's Bengal, forcing diet changes. aljazeera.com Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.
(2026-09-15). Tianjin to launch scenario innovation platform at 2026 private enterprise investment fair. ecns.cn The 2026 China Private Enterprise Investment and Financing Fair will be held in Tianjin from Sept. 22 to 23, the Information Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government announced at a press briefing on Monday.
(2026-09-15). Suspected bicycle thief dies during arrest in Netherlands. aljazeera.com Protests have been held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after a man died during a police arrest over the weekend.
(2026-09-15). Qinghai makes debut at Macao high-quality consumption expo to boost overseas trade. ecns.cn The Department of Commerce of Qinghai Province announced on Monday that a local economic and trade delegation comprising 18 enterprises took part in the 5th China (Macao) International High-Quality Consumption Exhibition for the first time last week.
(2026-09-15). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-15). The Hug Act is Now on Gov. Gavin Desk. But will He Sign It? indybay.org New California bill makes it a right for parents to hug their incarcerated children in juvenile facilities. Currently, facilities have discretion on what type of contact parents and children can engage in.
(2026-09-15). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: AI, Technology, Fascism & The Future Of Labor: A UFCLP Forum. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a-sH0Se……
(2026-09-15). Arts Centre Melbourne workers strike against real-wage cuts. wsws.org Several hundred workers at Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia's largest performing arts complex, held a 24-hour strike on Friday against a below-inflation pay offer and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-09-15). The DSA in power: An evaluation of 8 months of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York. wsws.org The disconnect between Mamdani's promises and the reality of advancing war, dictatorship and austerity is preparing a crisis for the DSA mayor as he is driven to more openly confront the working class.
(2026-09-15). Sunday 9/27: "The Bay VS The Billionaires" Panel Discussion and Fundraiser. indybay.org SF Mime Troupe Studio | 855 Treat Ave. SF, CA 94110…
(2026-09-15). China's new tech, national security exit rules take effect. tribune.com.pk 
China tightened travel curbs on Tuesday as new exit-and-entry rules took effect, barring citizens deemed a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country. | Chinese are generally free to travel, unlike during the height of the Cold War when few were able to venture overseas, but the government has long kept close watch on the travel plans of those it considers could present a security risk. | China unveiled the new rules in July, saying they targeted violations of export controls or technology import and export rules in a…
(2026-09-15). Andy Burnham's Anti-Farage Strategy Is Accelerating the Outcome It's Meant to Prevent. moderndiplomacy.eu By refusing to call a snap election while Labour is ahead of Reform UK, Burnham is trading the only moment he is likely to hold a durable advantage over Nigel Farage for years of mandate-less governing that will cost him more than it saves — accelerating, not preventing, a Farage path to power. This week's …
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-15). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-15). China urges US to halt military buildup in space after acknowledgment of orbital weapons. tribune.com.pk 
China on Tuesday urged the United States to stop expanding its military buildup in outer space after Washington publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed operational weapons in Earth's orbit. | "China has long been committed to the peaceful use of outer space and safeguarding the security in space. We oppose any arms race in outer space or any attempts to weaponise it or turn it into a war zone," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing. | "We urge the US to stop expanding military buildup in outer space and safeguard global strategic stability with concrete action…
(2026-09-15). China donates Chang'e-6 lunar samples from Moon's far side to UN. ecns.cn China formally donated lunar samples collected by the Chang'e-6mission from the Moon's far side to the United Nations on Monday. The samples are set to go on permanent display at the United Nations Office at Vienna.
(2026-09-15). Explosions near Israel border: What really happened at Jordan's strategic Red Sea port city of Aqaba. hindustantimes.com Explosions and an ammonia gas leak have triggered alarm in Aqaba, Jordan, raising questions amid heightened regional tensions. At least 11 people were reportedly injured after an incident in the industrial area of the key Red Sea port city. Jordanian authorities said the leak occurred during maintenance work involving an old pump or pressure equipment and was contained. Workers are expected to return only after safety inspections and measurements are completed. The incident was not immediately attributed to an attack. Aqaba lies near the borders with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, making any industrial emergency…
(2026-09-15). Ronaldo calls for life bans over Jota chants. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves about the death of Diogo Jota, his friend and former Portugal team-mate. | Chants about Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward who died in a car crash last year, rang out during Al-Hilal's 6-0 away win over Al-Taawoun on Saturday. | "The league must take action and punish this kind of fan behaviour," Saudi-based Portugal captain Ronaldo wrote on Instagram on Sunday. | "People who behave like this should never be allowed to enter a stadium again," he added. | Mi…
(2026-09-15). Canada deports four Punjabi men linked to extortion racket; 111 suspects removed so far. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has deported four men from Punjab over their involvement in extortion-related cases. The Canada Border Services Agency said Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh were found inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) for links to criminal organisations or serious criminality. | Each of the four cases involved violence linked to extortion or offences connected with organised crime. The four individuals were deported after decisions by Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board. | According to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, 188 removal…
(2026-09-15). Two construction workers killed in Texas, truck driver in Utah severely injured. wsws.org Two workers were killed on construction sites in Texas within a week, while a worker in Utah suffered severe injuries after being crushed between two trailers.
(2026-09-15). PSX rebounds 1,907 points as investors return to equities. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,900 points in midday trading as investors returned to equities following the sharp sell-off in the previous session. | The KSE-100 Index climbed 1,906.56 points, or 1.14%, to 169,877.21 by 12: 38pm, recovering from Monday's close of 167,970.65. The index hit an intraday high of 169,988.11 and a low of 169,189.29. | The recovery came as investors drew relief from the State Bank of Pakistan's decision a day earlier to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5%, easing concerns over an unexpected…
(2026-09-15). NDMA issues flood alert as rainfall expected to continue until September 17. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued a flood alert for several parts of the country as rainfall was expected to continue until September 17. | The NDMA said rainfall in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Punjab and Balochistan could trigger flooding, while increased flows in rivers and streams were also expected in upper areas. | It warned that flash flooding could occur in G-B's Gilgit, Diamer, Ghizer, Ashkoman, Gupis-Yasin, Nagar, Hunza, Shimshal, Skardu and Shigar areas. In K-P, Upper Dir, Swat, Bajaur, Malakand, Kurram, Kohistan, Mohmand and Orakzai we…
(2026-09-15). AI Is Too Big to Slow in a Geopolitical Race. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is increasingly being treated not simply as a technology sector but as a strategic capability tied to economic power, national security and geopolitical competition. Recent warnings from leading AI researchers and executives that increasingly autonomous systems could pose extreme risks have intensified debate over whether development should be slowed. Yet the same warnings …
(2026-09-15). FCC CJ says judiciary must remain within constitutional bounds. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan on Tuesday said the judiciary must remain "firmly rooted in constitutional principles" while developing the institutional capacity needed to meet the demands of the modern age. | Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Justice Aminuddin said the FCC had undertaken a "remarkable institutional journey" during its first 10 months, building its judicial and administrative infrastructure while simultaneously discharging its constitutional responsibilities. | "When this court came into existence, the task before us was immense," he said, adding that the cour…
(2026-09-15). Deconstructing Turkey's Revisionism in the Aegean and Broad Regions. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey escalated tensions with Greece sharply in September 2026, as denoted by a return to hardline rhetoric and friction over regional alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean, recalling periods of heightened tension before the signing of the 2023 Athens Declaration on Friendly Relations and Good Neighborliness. Warnings against Greece, expressed by Turkey's highest levels of leadership, …
(2026-09-15). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org University educators and support staff in Argentina carried out a national strike September 8, while community service workers are still on strike across Ontario, Canada.
(2026-09-15). 'Westminster is not working': Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland unite against UK rule. hindustantimes.com Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a new cooperation agreement described as an "independence pact," intensifying debate over the future of the United Kingdom. The agreement calls for closer cooperation among nationalist movements and urges Westminster to prepare for constitutional change. Scotland's John Swinney highlighted renewed demands for an independence referendum, while Wales' Rhun ap Iorwerth argued that Westminster is failing to serve the nations effectively. Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald also backed the right to self-determination. The developme…
(2026-09-15). Houthis' next move terrifies US ally: Red Sea only the beginning? Yemen reaches a new tipping point. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthi movement has expanded its offensive after reportedly seizing the Red Sea ports of Mocha and Dhubab and Mayyun Island near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The group has also claimed advances toward the government-held cities of Taiz and Marib, where fighting and Saudi-led air operations have intensified. The International Organization for Migration says more than 85,000 people have been displaced since the latest escalation began, including over 2,000 who fled by sea to Djibouti's northern coast near Obock.
(2026-09-15). A Certain Weeping: Beyond Bin Laden's Wildest Dreams. commondreams.org 
Along with grief and loss, the anniversary of 9/11 brought home for many the "incalculable cost" of the quarter century of carnage it unleashed – the militarizing "beyond all sanity," the othering of "everyone who isn't 'them,'" the lying, fear-mongering, inflicting of terror that's left America hollowed out from forever wars now mostly against imaginary enemies within. The bleak consensus: There would be no Trump without 9/11, the senseless, self-defeating war on terror did not end, and it did us in.The commemoration of 9/11 came hard on the tawdry heels of a pointless, "historic" midterm convention by a GOP…
(2026-09-15). Yemen: New Attacks by Houthi Include Likely War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel in the Port of Mokha, Yemen, the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city, August 10, 2026. | © 2026 Khaled Ziad/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Houthis' latest attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden most likely amount to war crimes in at least three cases, Human Rights Watch said today.The attacks follow the Houthis' announcement on July 20, 2026, that they would impose a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, in response to what they claimed is a Saudi sea and air blockade on Yemen, where the Houthis…
(2026-09-15). China ranks second in global space infrastructure assessment: report. ecns.cn China ranked second behind the United States in an assessment of space infrastructure across 48 economies, according to a report released Saturday at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing.
(2026-09-15). Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration policy. aljazeera.com Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
(2026-09-15). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-15). Xi urges Chinese police to remain committed to serving people with responsibility, dedication. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's police officers to remain committed to serving the people, be loyal guardians of the Party and the people, and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
(2026-09-15). Nation to advance fertility-friendly push. ecns.cn China will maintain a relatively ample workforce and will press ahead with efforts to build a fertility-friendly society, Lei Haichao, minister of the National Health Commission, said on Monday.
(2026-09-15). Tom Mackaman Congress report on American Revolution. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Ninth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US) given by Tom Mackaman. This report introduced the sixth resolution, "From the first to the third American Revolution," which was unanimously adopted.
(2026-09-15). Doping relief in sight for famous wrestler Inam Butt. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's veteran wrestler and former beach wrestling world champion Inam Butt is in line for a significant reprieve in a doping case, with his suspension potentially limited to two months. | The authorities have accepted that a banned medication detected in his sample was used to treat an eye condition rather than to enhance performance. | According to sources International Testing Agency (ITA) has accepted Inam's explanation that the prohibited medication was taken for medical treatment of an eye problem and was not intended to improve his sporting performance. | Inam is still expected to face a sanction be…
(2026-09-15). Bangladesh sentences to death seven key aides of ousted premier Hasina. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-15). MBS' first message to the Houthis? Saudi Air Force flexes its might after major Red Sea humiliation. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry has released a striking new video showcasing fighter-jet squadrons and highlighting the kingdom's military strength. The display comes as Yemen's Houthis reportedly make rapid advances along the Red Sea coast, including claims surrounding Mocha and Perim Island. Riyadh's message describes Saudi Arabia as a "fortress of might" and a shield of national security. Is the video simply a patriotic military showcase — or a warning to the Houthis and their backers? As tensions rise across the Red Sea and Yemen, Saudi air power could become increasingly important. Here's what Riyadh's…
(2026-09-15). Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to go third in Premier League. aljazeera.com Goals from in-form forward Calvert-Lewin, Okafor and Bogle boost Leeds' standing in the league table.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: 50 Years Since the Death of Mao Zedong and the Defeat of Socialism in China. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-15). Europe's choice: the Atlantic or Eurasia? unitedworldint.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on September 6. The envoys' visit came as both sides stepped up their aerial attacks. Putin and Zelenskyy both agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while the talks were under way. Witkoff and Kushner then met with …
(2026-09-15). B'Tselem: Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence. aljazeera.com Israeli rights group B'Tselem says Israeli settler violence aims to eliminate Palestinian existence.
(2026-09-15). India summit reaffirms the accommodative rationale of BRICS. moderndiplomacy.eu India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, the fourth under its presidency since its inception, coincidentally on the UN Day for South-South Cooperation (September 12) in New Delhi. This comes against the backdrop of unilateral sanctions, coercive tariffs, and ongoing conflicts against or involving its member states and allegations of a perceived "anti-West" inclination of the …
(2026-09-15). Is a stable regional order attainable in the Gulf? onlineopinion.com.au The task is not to choose between deterrence and dialogue, nor between international partnerships and regional agency. A stable regional order is likely to require all of these elements.
(2026-09-15). What a "Temporary Removal" of Negro Bar, Sacramento County means to CA Gold Rush Heritage. indybay.org Restoring the authentic 1854 Negro Bar townsite and recognizing the regions early leaders such as Sacramento County's first Board Chair, who operated the Negro Bar Hotel and Store and supported the largest Chinatown, Gaam Saan, outside of San Francisco…
(2026-09-15). Shafi Jan alleges bid to abduct CM. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information Shafi Jan has alleged that an attempt was made by Punjab Police to abduct Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, claiming that "goons of Maryam Nawaz" forcibly transferred him to another vehicle and abandoned him in a desolate area. | Addressing reporters, Jan alleged that Punjab Police separated Chief Minister Afridi from his security detail and forcibly moved him into another vehicle. "When pressure mounted, the chief minister was left in a desolate area without his security," he said, adding that "the hooliganism of Maryam Nawaz's government police continues on th…
(2026-09-15). Democracy and the secular faith of economics. independentaustralia.net 
Economic orthodoxy has survived repeated crises by protecting asset wealth and treating its own failures as exceptions rather than reasons for change.
(2026-09-15). 18th Hunan Tea Expo concludes with $100 million in online, offline transactions. ecns.cn The 18th Hunan Tea Expo concluded in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on Monday, generating 709 million yuan (about $100 million) in online and offline transactions during the four-day event, according to the organizing committee.
(2026-09-15). US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms. aljazeera.com US Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to tighten mail-in voting rules ahead of critical midterm elections.
(2026-09-15). Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June.
(2026-09-15). CIFTIS draws global participants, yields more than 1,200 outcomes. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) closed in Beijing, drawing exhibitors from over 90 countries, regions and international organizations and producing more than 1,200 outcomes across seven categories, according to a press conference held on Sunday.
(2026-09-15). US judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students, journalists can stay. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-15). Australia's far-right One Nation announces plan for massive assault on immigrants. wsws.org One Nation's plan is an extension of anti-immigrant policies implemented by the federal Labor government, which has scapegoated international students for the social crisis and persecuted refugees.
(2026-09-15). Cardiac disease takes toll on children's health. tribune.com.pk 
Heart disease, often associated with old age, is affecting thousands of children in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), with doctors treating a wide range of congenital and cardiac conditions among the young. | During 2025, the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) examined 22,563 children at its outpatient department, while 316 children underwent open-heart surgery and 1,222 had congenital heart defects treated through device closure procedures. | Doctors say congenital heart disease, commonly described by families as "holes in the heart", is among the cardiac conditions frequently seen in children. Hereditary factors…
(2026-09-15). ICE targets students and parents at San Diego schools. wsws.org Armed ICE agents abducted a San Diego City College student last Tuesday morning, then detained two parents outside an elementary school moments after morning drop-off the following day.
(2026-09-15). Charting pathways to amplify Global South solidarity. ecns.cn Rooted in sovereign equality, demand-driven development and mutual benefit, the China-Africa partnership stands as an ever-evolving and exemplary blueprint for advancing the empowerment of the Global South.
(2026-09-15). England U19 edge Pakistan in thriller. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan U19 suffered a narrow two-run defeat against England U19 in a last-ball thriller in the third one-day match at Sir Paul Getty's Ground, Wormsley on Monday. | Chasing 303, Pakistan U19 finished at 300 for nine in 50 overs after requiring four runs from the final ball, but managing only a single. | Despite the defeat, Pakistan U19 lead the four-match series 2-1, with the fourth and final one-day match to be played on Wednesday, 16 September. | Pakistan's chase was revived by an outstanding 154-run sixth-wicket partnership between wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor and Hasnain Abbas Dar after the visitors…
(2026-09-15). Pentagon Iran War Report admits to Worst Drubbing since Vietnam. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Department of Defense
(2026-09-15). Viral hit-and-run raises road rage questions in India. aljazeera.com Indian police have launched a probe after a woman biker shared video of a car ramming her motorcycle.
(2026-09-15). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-15). Dar, IAEA chief Grossi agree Islamabad MoU remains best course to defuse tensions: MoFA. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar spoke with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General and candidate for UN Secretary-General Rafael Grossi about the evolving regional situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Tuesday. | According to…
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-15). How Russia's Jet Drones Are Challenging Ukraine's Air Defenses. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine is facing a new challenge in its air war with Russia as Moscow rapidly expands its use of faster, jet powered attack drones. In July, Ukraine invited a large group of domestic manufacturers to test a new generation of interceptor drones designed to stop the weapons. But the exercise exposed major difficulties. Several interceptor …
(2026-09-15). Striking AFM 6 SF Opera Musicians Perform In Robin Williams Meadow In Golden Gate Park. indybay.org Striking AFM 6 opera musicians were forced on strike after concession demands by the management of the opera. They preformed at Robin Williams Meadow after the Opera In The Park was cancelled by management because of the strike they caused.
(2026-09-15). Tuesday 9/15: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-15). Obituary: Australian Trotskyist Steve Brown (July 15, 1953—September 8, 2026). wsws.org On numerous occasions, Steve said he regretted not meeting the party earlier in his life. But once he did join, he dedicated his last ten years to fighting in the working class for socialism, from which he never wavered in his commitment.
(2026-09-15). 400,000+ Malaysian travelers make up largest foreign passenger group on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway. ecns.cn More than 105,000 Malaysian travelers took the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway in the first eight months of 2026, accounting for about 40% of all foreign passengers during the period, according to data from the railway operator.
(2026-09-15). Over 95% of China's township, community health centers to offer pediatric care by year-end. ecns.cn More than 95% of China's township health centers and community health service centers are expected to provide pediatric care by the end of 2026, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, said Monday.
(2026-09-15). Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test. aljazeera.com The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.
(2026-09-15). EconoScope | BRICS keeps getting bigger, more influential. ecns.cn Ethiopia's reliance on imported oil once cost the country about $6 billion in foreign exchange annually. Cooperation with Chinese companies is changing that equation: electric buses, heavy-duty trucks, oil-to-gas projects, and technical training are helping Ethiopia harness its abundant hydropower and move toward greener industrial growth.
(2026-09-15). Chinese AI short film wins two awards at Venice AI film festival. ecns.cn Chinese AI short film Website won two awards at the 2026 Reply AI Film Festival in Venice: the Reply AI Studios Grand Prix and the Community Award.
(2026-09-15). Leeds cruise into Premier League top three. tribune.com.pk 
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first defeat for Magpies boss Matthias Jaissle. | A Lewis Miley own goal opened the floodgates before Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor completed the rout at Elland Road. | Newcastle had made a positive start under Jaissle despite the upheaval of losing manager Eddie Howe and key players Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in the off-season. | Despite being owned by the financial might of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle targeted rising stars to fill the vo…
(2026-09-15). China's carbon market trades over 900 million metric tons in first eight months of 2026. ecns.cn The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference was held on Tuesday in Wuhan, Hubei Province, where the National Carbon Market Development Report (2026) was released.
(2026-09-15). DHS inspector general exposes torture cages, filth and overcrowding at "Alligator Alcatraz" wsws.org The methods developed in the US military and intelligence prisons abroad are being reproduced against immigrant workers inside the United States.
(2026-09-15). China issues world's first AI-based brain-computer interface standard. ecns.cn China's National Medical Products Administration has approved the world's first product standard for brain-computer interface devices using artificial intelligence to process brainwave data.
(2026-09-15). Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis. aljazeera.com New B'Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel's 'project of elimination' of Palestinians.
(2026-09-15). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-15). Zhejiang mooncakes gain overseas popularity ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, mooncake production and sales are in full swing in Wenzhou and Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, where local manufacturers are boosting domestic supply while expanding into overseas markets.
(2026-09-15). craqdi due to the changes in the native and autonomous left. indybay.org Given all that has happened, and as a countermeasure to NATO's negotiating policies with the industrial manufacturers that intimidate | We emphatically say no to these acts of political impurity…
(2026-09-15). What to watch in the US's Delaware primary elections. aljazeera.com It's the last state primary scheduled before November's midterm elections.
(2026-09-15). After Yemeni forces got no US air cover, JD Vance declares America is 'very much on top' of crisis. hindustantimes.com The U.S. says it is closely monitoring the Houthis' reported seizure of the strategic Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea. Vice President J.D. Vance said Washington is in contact with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other regional partners, while the Houthi advance raises fresh concerns for shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the U.S. base in Djibouti.
(2026-09-15). BRICS leaders adopt joint declaration at summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Leaders of BRICS countries at the 18th BRICS Summit adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Saturday, reiterating their commitment to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism, calling for international and regional peace and security, and underscoring sustainable and inclusive global economic growth as well as strengthening cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
(2026-09-15). Root's advice gives Razaullah fresh fuel after Test breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's young pace-sensation Razaullah is taking his rapid rise in stride, drawing inspiration from England great Joe Root while keeping his sights firmly set on becoming a complete all-rounder. | "Keep working hard, keep trying and take care of your fitness," Joe Root told Razaullah after Edgbaston Test in a meeting the teenager described as both a source of pride and motivation. | Speaking to Express News Cricket Corner from Birmingham Razaullah said Root had gone out of his way to meet him after the match, praised his performance and encouraged him to keep improving. | "To receive such appreciation from…
(2026-09-15). World's first pterosaur museum opens in Xinjiang's Hami. ecns.cn The world's first museum dedicated to pterosaurs, the flying reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs, opened on Sunday in Hami, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-09-15). Punjabi truck driver in US arrested by ICE days after DHS withdraws controversial poster. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston has arrested Satvir Singh, a Punjabi-origin Indian truck driver, during a targeted operation at a commercial vehicle inspection station in Hillsborough along a national highway. | Singh, who lived in New Jersey and worked as an interstate truck driver, was arrested on September 11. ICE said in a post on…
(2026-09-15). US Treasury bond yield hits a "line in the sand" wsws.org The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond hit 5 percent yesterday, a full percentage point increase since the start of the war on Iran in February, with expectations it will go higher.
(2026-09-15). Why Trump's Ukraine Energy Truce May Not Fix the Global Diesel Crunch. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to broker an energy infrastructure truce between Russia and Ukraine could remove one immediate threat to global fuel markets, but it is unlikely to resolve the diesel shortage that has developed this year. Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. Ukraine, however, has …
(2026-09-15). East Palestine, Ohio resident: 84 cancer diagnoses among residents since 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment. wsws.org East Palestine resident Jami Wallace says she has compiled reports of 84 people diagnosed with cancer, including 15 with brain cancer, as families confront illness, loss and mounting medical costs.
(2026-09-15). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-15). NZ elections: Where are much-needed party policies on media? asiapacificreport.nz KNIGHTLY VIEWS: By Gavin Ellis Two months out from New Zealand's general election, and we have yet to see new policy from any of the seven main political parties on media and communication. Only the Greens have a media policy on their website — and it is effectively a repeat of the 2023 policy that…
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/19: Bookstore & Chocolate Crawl. indybay.org We will meet at Mission: Comics & Art or Bolerium Books on Mission Street in San Francisco. After this combined stop, we will walk a defined route together, ending at Fabulosa Books in The Castro.
(2026-09-15). Behind the media campaign over an "A.I. Catastrophe" : The subordination of technology to war-making and capitalist profit. wsws.org This campaign aims to misdirect legitimate concerns about the deployment of increasingly powerful AI models by profit-seeking corporations into an effort to more directly align the development of technology with the geopolitical interests of American imperialism.
(2026-09-15). Cyclists race through Guangxi's karst landscape. ecns.cn Cyclists ride through the scenic landscape during the 2026 Haokun Lake Cycling Race in Lingyun County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 13, 2026.
(2026-09-15). How the US tried (and failed) to learn from 'The Battle of Algiers'. responsiblestatecraft.org The stern Colonel Mathieu, in shades and camouflage, stands cross-armed as flashbulbs pop a few feet away. The photographers' lenses and newsreel cameras are focused on a handcuffed resistance leader standing next to him.An officer barks, "No more photographs," as one of the journalists packed into the military command room rises from his seat. "Mr. Ben M'hidi, isn't it cowardly to use your women's baskets to carry bombs, which have taken so many innocent lives?"A bespectacled Larbi Ben M'hidi coolly responds, "Isn't it even more cowardly to attack defenseless villages with napalm bombs that kill many thousan…
(2026-09-15). BRICS de-dollarization does not need a common currency. strategic-culture.su De-dollarization is the objective, regardless of which currency replaces the dollar. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The 18th BRICS Sum…
(2026-09-15). Southern Delaware hospitals oppose ChristianaCare's proposed campuses, arguing they don't meet state requirements. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? As ChristianaCare Bayhealth, TidalHealth and Beebe Healthcare have all submitted letters to the
(2026-09-15). 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:…
(2026-09-15). 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…
(2026-09-15). Trump calls, interrupts Nvidia CEO to say AI fears are 'a hoax'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to Nvidia's CEO, interrupting a live event to discuss fears about AI.
(2026-09-15). 9/11 & Maximum Yield: John Sferazo Ironworker 9/11 First Responder. indybay.org Many of the first responders that rushed to save people at the 9/11 site were ironworkers and operating engineers. They were lied to about the disaster and have had deadly health and safety problems that continue today including suicides.
(2026-09-15). Iran war exposed 'strategic' US munitions shortfalls: Pentagon watchdog. tribune.com.pk 
The first report by the Pentagon's inspector general on the impact of the US war against Iran found that munitions expended during the four-month campaign caused "strategic inventory shortfalls" and exposed bottlenecks in the US defence industrial base's ability to resupply weapons stocks. | The report, covering April 1 to June 30 and prepared by the Lead Inspector General framework overseeing Operation Epic Fury (OEF), cited the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment as saying that munitions expenditure "has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base…
(2026-09-15). Emmy winners 2026: 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' dominate. aljazeera.com Jean Smart earns fifth Emmy for 'Hacks', becoming the first to win lead comedy actress for every season of the show.
(2026-09-15). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-15). A new sanctions regime: targeting Israel's West Bank settlements. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's West Bank settlements have long attracted condemnation. Now twelve friendly nations are preparing to move beyond words – and Netanyahu has noticed.
(2026-09-15). AI tennis robots take Chinese innovation to global courts. ecns.cn AI-powered tennis robots are gaining popularity in China and overseas, offering players an affordable way to practice without booking a coach or finding a partner.
(2026-09-15). People you choose to defend or attack reveals your politics. indybay.org Gloria Steinem was a CIA funded operative who supported US imperialist war crimes against people of the world and now she is lauded by those like KPFA management who claim to be anti-war…
(2026-09-15). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-15). BRICS cooperation creates new opportunities for Global South, says South African scholar. ecns.cn Deepening practical cooperation within BRICS is creating new opportunities for the Global South to strengthen economic resilience and advance sustainable development, a South African scholar has said.
(2026-09-15). MIT Solutions and OGDCL face follow-on in President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
Markhor IT Solutions and Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) were made to follow-on by Kingsmen Academy and Pakistan Television (PTV), respectively as day three of the opening round of President's Trophy Grade-I unfolded across four cities on Monday. | Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) decided to not inflict follow-on over Ghani, while State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) made a strong comeback against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). | At Imran Khan Stadium in Peshawar, KRL ended the day with an emphatic 405-run second innings lead over Ghani with Fakhar Zaman (76, 52b, 6x4s, 3x6s) and Shahzaib…
(2026-09-15). China accelerates efforts to bring earthquake alerts to iOS. ecns.cn China is accelerating efforts to make official earthquake early warning alerts available on Apple's iOS system, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
(2026-09-15). AI fuels rise of 'one-person crew' in micro-drama industry. ecns.cn AI tools are enabling individual creators in China to handle tasks once performed by entire production teams, giving rise to a new "one-person crew" model in the country's micro-drama industry.
(2026-09-15). Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground. aljazeera.com Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
(2026-09-15). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-15). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Hungary to amend anti-LGBTQ law to align with EU standards. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-15). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Macklemore's Tour Cancellation Shows Why Celebrities Don't Criticize Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-09-15). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-15). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland aren't going anywhere. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-15). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Ukraine war spreads to Arctic as nuclear tensions escalate. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-15). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-15). Betis beat winless Villarreal to go third. tribune.com.pk 
Real Betis secured a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Monday to move third in La Liga and leave the Yellow Submarine in the relegation zone. | Inigo Perez's Villarreal are winless from five league games and sit 18th, while also losing their Champions League opener. | Cucho Hernandez and Natan's goals helped Betis claim three points and pull level with Real Madrid, after Gerard Moreno opened the scoring. | "Right now everything's going against us, teams are punishing us," Moreno told Movistar. | "We have to stick together and demand more of ourselves… maybe when we go behind, anxiety kicks in and it's more difficult.
(2026-09-15). Las Inteligencias Artificiales: Un riesgo para la Humanidad. indybay.org
(2026-09-14). Iran says Oman meeting canceled at Saudi Arabia's request. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Monday that a planned meeting in Oman involving foreign ministers from Gulf countries and Tehran was cancelled at Saudi Arabia's request. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told a press briefing that Riyadh requested the meeting should not take place for the time being. | "The report that Saudi Arabia requested that the meeting not be held for now is correct," Baghaei said, according to state news agency IRNA. | He rejected attempts to link Iran to recent developments between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, saying Yemen's problems have "long-standing roots." | There was no immediate comment from…
(2026-09-14). Trump says US has tools to keep AI safe, concerns are part of 'sick conspiracy'. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US already has guardrails in place to regulate and prosecute AI companies, appearing to play down concerns expressed by industry leaders over the weekend about misuse of artificial intelligence. | "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that China would benefit from the doubt being cast on artificial intelligence development. | "We already have tremendous CRIMINAL and REGULATORY power over these companies! There is a SICK conspiracy going on…
(2026-09-14). Headlines for September 14, 2026. democracynow.org Anthropic's CEO Calls for the Development of Artificial Intelligence to Slowdown, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Blocked From Attending Annual IAEA Meeting, Houthis Claim Drone and Missile Attack on Military Base in Southern Saudi Arabia, B'tselem: Israel Systematically Dismantling Palestinian Life in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills At Least Two People, Israeli Military Uses More Than 1,000 Tons of Explosives to Destroy Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon, Former U.S. CIA Director Petraeus Narrowly Escapes Russian Drone Strike at Train Station Near Poland-Ukraine Border, Ebola Cases in the…
(2026-09-14). Gulf states call off meeting with Iran, Houthis launch new attack on Saudi. geo.tv An aerial view shows damaged buildings, as Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday, on September 12, 2026. — Reuters/File Houthis say they fired on Saudi airbase.Oil prices surge upon market opening.KSA announces brief emergency in three cities.Arab…
(2026-09-14). The AI Doomsday Future Is Not Inevitable. theintercept.com 
Local police departments use Flock cameras to track license plates. ICE uses Palantir software to track and round up immigrants. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's war department uses Claude to bomb Iran. The U.S. government spends billions employing private corporations to obtain mountains of data — and the surveillance space is only getting "It really has beco…
(2026-09-14). Delcy Rodríguez Has A Gun Pointed At Her Head. scheerpost.com Steve Ellner, Counter Punch. Does She have Options? Donald Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun. Just hours after the military incursion that resulted in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores …
(2026-09-14). US Judicial Failure To Uphold The Law Against Genocide. popularresistance.org "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This." That is the title of Omar El Akkad's 2025 National Book Award—winning nonfiction book, based on the full quotation: | "One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." | "This" means the genocide of Palestinians — in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria — in the war for "greater Israel." | Our world now witnesses the evisceration of internationally accepted standards as well as U.S constitutional and statutory…
(2026-09-14). Democracy Now! 2026-09-14 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 14, 2026; "NAZA" Film on Gaza Genocide Wins Venice Special Jury Prize; Israel Threatens Directors' Citizenship; "One Betrayal After Another": 9/11 Widow Blasts U.S. Cover-Up of Saudi Role in Attacks; Trove of Evidence Sheds New Light on How Saudi Intelligence Asset Helped 9/11 Hijackers Before Attack; Is Yemen Heading Back to All-Out War? Saudis Launch Strikes as Houthis Take Control of Red Sea Coast | Headlines for September 14, 2026; "NAZA" Film on Gaza Genocide Wins Venice Special Jury Prize; Israel Threatens Directors' Citizenship; "O…
(2026-09-14). "NAZA" Film on Gaza Genocide Wins Venice Special Jury Prize; Israel Threatens Directors' Citizenship. democracynow.org 
The film NAZA, which documents the Israeli military's use of secret AI-powered systems to deliberately and systematically target and massacre civilians in Gaza, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday. The film was directed by Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham and filmmaker Rachel Szor, both of whom won an Oscar for the documentary No Other Land in 2025 along with Palestinian co-directors Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal. NAZA was shot in secret on rooftops in Tel Aviv over three years and builds on testimony from Israeli military and intelligence sources who spoke on the condition their identi…
(2026-09-14). Forty-five groups urge House vote on Cuba war powers resolution. nationofchange.org 
The coalition cites a 148 percent rise in Cuba's infant mortality rate since 2018 and a Senate companion measure that failed by four votes in April.
(2026-09-14). How does Cuba intend to subsidize vulnerability? en.escambray.cu Many Sancti Spíritus residents are asking what requirements a person or family unit must meet to receive products subsidized by the state, one of the 176 Economic and Social Transformations approved by the Cuban government.
(2026-09-14). José Carlos Mariátegui and Local Traditions of Struggle: The Vitality of Global South Marxism. orinocotribune.com By Chris Gilbert — Sep 2026 These days many key struggles against imperialism—and certainly the most intense ones—are not carried out under the auspices of Marxism but rather another revolutionary tradition, such as a religious or national one. China and Cuba are important exceptions. However, Marxism in each of those countries is articulated with local …
(2026-09-14). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Two Palestinians, Injure More Than 20 as IDF Continues Constant Truce Violations. news.antiwar.com At least two Palestinians were killed, and more than 20 were injured by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Monday, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed one person …
(2026-09-14). Discussion: The Impact of the US-Venezuela Oil Deal on People's Lives. orinocotribune.com By Luis Vicente León — Sep 10, 2026 The discussion about the US-Venezuela oil deal has focused on legality, legitimacy, sovereignty, and the conditions that were accepted. All of this is valid, and I do not mean to say it does not matter, because it does. But I have been following the debate for days, …
(2026-09-14). Saudi pipeline shutdown exposes shrinking global oil-supply buffers. al-monitor.com Oil prices have climbed to their highest since May as disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the temporary shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline tighten global supply.
(2026-09-14). Greens promise $200m boost for te reo MƒÅori initiatives. asiapacificreport.nz Te Ao MƒÅori News Te Wiki o te Reo MƒÅori has begun with an election promise from the Green Party to invest an additional $200 million in the language over four years. Of that, $30 million annually would go towards te reo MƒÅori education and professional development for teachers, while $20 million would be shared…
(2026-09-14). Trump Claims Ukraine and Russia Agreed To Halt Attacks on Each Other's Energy Infrastructure. news.antiwar.com President Trump claimed on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, though a later statement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that no such deal had actually been reached yet. "Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!" Trump wrote …
(2026-09-14). Russian convoy resupplies Syria coastal facilities for first time since Moscow-Damascus deal. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyTARTOUS, Syria, Sept 14 (Reuters) – A convoy of Russian naval and cargo vessels delivered supplies last week to coastal facilities long used by Moscow's military, two sources familiar with the operation said, in the first such mission since Damascus and Moscow agreed last month on the future of Russia's military presence in the country.
(2026-09-14). Milei plans bill to toughen sanctions against firms operating in Falklands. al-monitor.com By Leila MillerBUENOS AIRES, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei is preparing legislation this week to toughen sanctions against companies operating in the Falkland Islands, a move analysts say raises uncertainty over whether he may escalate tensions with Britain by targeting other sectors of the disputed islands' economy.
(2026-09-14). Starbucks Workers United: This barista won two years of pay. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser First up, this is what organizing gets you. A barista from Washington took on Starbucks with their union and won TWO YEARS worth of pay. You read that right. That's what happens when you don't back down. When you organize with your coworkers, you have more protections and mechanisms …
(2026-09-14). Cheaper Reaper? Swarm Aero Unveils Gamera. twz.com 
(2026-09-14). This Is How Lowriders In L.A. Do Mexican Independence Day. lataco.com A photo essay featuring lowriders, bombs, and all kinds of custom rides were cruising in true L.A. style. Even LAPD shutting down an entrance couldn't completely ruin the family-friendly day.
(2026-09-14). Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin. nationofchange.org 
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large group of other Russian guests.
(2026-09-14). Everything We Just Learned About The Vectis Collaborative Combat Aircraft From The Skunk Works. twz.com 
We have new details on Lockheed's tailless CCA, including about its exotic "submerged" air inlet and how its design puts a premium on survivability.
(2026-09-14). Former BBC Journalist Huda Zariwala detained by UP Police. ummid.com Huda Zariwala, Former BBC Journalist who also worked as News Anchor for Saudi TV Channel 2, has been detained by Uttar Pradesh Police.
(2026-09-14). India Is Building a Third Way for BRICS' Digital Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi may be remembered for more than debates over de-dollarization, geopolitical rivalry, and the growing weight of the Global South. Its declaration also carried a quieter idea about how a multipolar digital economy might work: sovereign systems should remain nationally controlled while becoming increasingly interoperable. The New Delhi Declaration placed sovereign …
(2026-09-14). Energy Transfer seeks to overturn Pennsylvania clean water law after jet fuel spill. nationofchange.org 
The 89-year-old law's mens rea challenge could also unravel other state statutes, from traffic offenses to hunting rules, if the company's argument succeeds.
(2026-09-14). Trump Claims the Only AI "Guardrail" Needed Is Himself. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday, President Donald Trump said there is no need to regulate tech companies' development of artificial intelligence (AI). "The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote. Trump claimed those who are pleading for a slowdown of AI advancement are part of "a SICK… |
(2026-09-14). 'This counter-terrorism framework situates people outside of rights'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Samer Araabi on dissent as 'terrorism'
(2026-09-14). Nigel Farage Funder George Cottrell's Inner Circle Hosted Indicted Cocaine Trafficker. bylinetimes.com 
The convicted fraudster who secretly financed Nigel Farage is tied to a Montenegro circle whose members include two suspects charged with involvement in one of the Balkans' most powerful transnational drug-trafficking organisations, Byline Times can reveal. | George Cottrell's partner is the younger sister of two men indicted over an alleged operation involving 5,670 kilograms of cocaine — including a man The Kavaƒç clan is o…
(2026-09-14). Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia for alleged failure to protect pro-Palestinian students. al-monitor.com By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Mahmoud Khalil and other pro-Palestinian student activists sued Columbia University on Monday, accusing the Ivy League school of being deliberately indifferent to years of pervasive harassment because of their advocacy.Khalil became a face of the Trump administration crackdown on students' pro-Palestinian protests afterU.S. immigration agents arrested him in March 2025 in the lobby of his university residence, though he was a lawful permanent resident — or green card holder — and not accused of a crime.
(2026-09-14). BRICS Summit Declaration Unanimously Approved; India Advances Crucial Proposals. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in India delivered the final declaration approved by all core members of the bloc. The declaration builds on some of the key tracks of BRICS development from the past several years, while also launching new initiatives prioritized by India during its chairmanship…
(2026-09-14). Punjabi woman among two arrested in Canada extortion case, demanded money via WhatsApp. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: For the first time in Canada, a Punjabi-origin woman has been arrested in connection with an extortion case. However, Calgary Police have now released her and asked her to appear in court on October 6. | Police allege that Kanupriya Kaur provided the shooter with the victim's identity and home address. | According to Calgary Police, charges have been filed against two adults and one minor in the high-profile extortion case. Police said the victim received a threatening message on WhatsApp from an unknown number on March 25. | The woman was allegedly asked to pay a large amount of money, although p…
(2026-09-14). Manitoba NDP government breaks Dynacare strike, joins nationwide assault on right to strike. wsws.org Aligned with Carney's nationalist "Team Canada" campaign, the NDP and union bureaucracy are helping enforce a mounting assault on workers' right to strike.
(2026-09-14). Setting The Agenda: India's Leadership at The 18th BRICS Summit. ummid.com BRICS 2026 will likely be remembered less for a single grand outcome than for what it reveals – a multipolar grouping increasingly defined by what its members cannot agree on, held together, for now, by India's careful diplomatic stitching.
(2026-09-14). Residents help battle forest fires threatening homes in Ecuadorian capital. aljazeera.com Residents join firefighters battling forest fires that are threatening residential areas in Quito, Ecuador.
(2026-09-14). Fleet Of At Least 500 Collaborative Combat Aircraft By 2032 Now In USAF's Plans. twz.com 
500 CCAs is a step up from recently stated USAF plans, and the service also now wants 500 more new drones to succeed its MQ-9s.
(2026-09-14). Trump terrified of Impact on Midterms of $6 / gal. Diesel as his War Spirals out of Control. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — President Trump on Sunday
(2026-09-14). US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports. aljazeera.com Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
(2026-09-14). Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence. tribune.com.pk 
Leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh nationalist parties on Monday declared their right to choose whether to remain in the United Kingdom (UK) or not at a rare meeting in the Welsh capital Cardiff. | All three parties — the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru in Wales and the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein — want to break away from the UK. | The meeting came just days after United States President Donald Trump waded in, saying he would back a united Ireland, which Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill said showed "the unity debate is very much alive". | "Our nations have the right…
(2026-09-14). How to stop the far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org The trade unions, the SPD and the Left Party bear the main responsibility for the growth of the AfD. They are preventing the widespread opposition to war and social inequality from finding left-wing expression.
(2026-09-14). Mexican Activists Are Fighting Climate Crises by Stopping Extractive Violence. scheerpost.com By Tamara Pearson This article was originally published by Truthout Indigenous activists and water defenders in Mexico are organizing to combat what they call "signs of planetary death." Atahualpa Sofía Enciso's children don't know what a normal river is, she says. Living by the Santiago River in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, which overflows with …
(2026-09-14). Australia student visa: Indians not on English test exemption list even as refusals hit 10-year high. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Indian students applying for an Australian student visa may need to provide proof of English-language proficiency, as India is not among the five countries whose passport holders are covered by a key English-test exemption under the Student visa (subclass 500) rules.Passport holders from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland fall under the main exemption category. Certain other applicants may also qualify for an exemption if they have completed the required period of study in specified English-speaking countries or meet other conditions set by Australia's Department of…
(2026-09-14). India's Medical Tourism Push Has A Doctor Problem. ummid.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's target of 10 million medical tourists a year won't create new capacity in Indian healthcare, it will pull capacity out of a public system that's already short on it.
(2026-09-14). US-Iran war ushers in new era of missile warfare. tribune.com.pk 
The US war on Iran is putting a new generation of missiles into combat, as both sides deploy weapons capable of striking from farther away while giving defences less time to respond. | The US has deployed its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first known time in combat, while Iran says it has used its Kheibar Shekan, a missile capable of reaching US military targets across much of the Middle East. | Though designed for different purposes, both highlight a growing challenge in missile warfare: Weapons can be launched from mobile platforms, strike targets at greater distances and leave defences less time t…
(2026-09-14). Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall. aljazeera.com Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
(2026-09-14). 3 weeks before UAW ballot deadline, campaign by rank-and-file candidate challenges pro-corporate apparatus. wsws.org With three weeks remaining before the October 5 deadline for mail ballots to be returned and counted, the election of top United Auto Workers officers—including UAW president—is taking place amid a mounting economic assault on the working class.
(2026-09-14). Beijing Moves to Eliminate Civilian Drones, Turning the Capital Into a No-Fly Zone. scheerpost.com ScheerPost New restrictions go far beyond banning flights: Beijing will also prohibit the possession, storage and transport of drones across the city. Beijing is moving toward one of the most sweeping restrictions on civilian drones anywhere in China, effectively seeking to remove privately owned unmanned aircraft from the capital altogether. Under revised municipal regulations announced …
(2026-09-14). A New Campaign Is Pushing Ulta Beauty to Drop Flock Cameras From Its Stores. truthout.org A national gender justice organization is escalating a campaign against Ulta Beauty over the cosmetics retailer's use of automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras made by the surveillance company Flock Safety, arguing that it threatens customer privacy and could disproportionately harm women and gender-expansive people. UltraViolet, a women-led gender justice organization… |
(2026-09-14). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). Third Sunni cleric killed in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan Province: What to know. al-monitor.com Iran says it is stepping up its crackdown on armed groups in the impoverished province as Sunni clerics have been reported killed there and in the predominantly Kurdish northwest.
(2026-09-14). Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens. aljazeera.com Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
(2026-09-14). New Yorkers Defeated a Pipeline Nearly 6 Years Ago — Or So They Thought. truthout.org A unique kind of relief comes from standing at the edge of the ocean. For generations, New York and New Jersey's public beaches have offered exactly that: a free, open shoreline where people come to breathe, grieve, celebrate, fall in love, or simply exist without needing money or permission. For many, the beach is not a luxury. It is medicine. Beneath that same water, a fight is unfolding… |
(2026-09-14). Key Saudi Pipeline to Be Shut Down for Weeks as Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs. truthout.org Fears of a global energy shortage are rising amid new revelations about damage inflicted last week on a key oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia. According to a Monday report in The Associated Press, Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, which is used to transport oil to the Red Sea, will be shut down for weeks after being hit last Thursday by a drone strike. Anonymous officials in the region told… |
(2026-09-14). Airmen Under Fire: Stories From Iranian Barrages On U.S. Bases. twz.com 
Air Force Chief of Staff
(2026-09-14). Postal Workers: Refuse to withhold ballots! Defend mail-in voting and the post office! wsws.org We refuse to carry out any order to withhold, delay or "verify" mail-in ballots. We will not be the instrument of the disenfranchisement of the American people.
(2026-09-14). Tech CEOs' Doomsaying Is a Distraction from Real, Existing Harms of AI. theintercept.com 
The binary between AI apocalypse and AI redemption asks us to ignore data centers and AI war machines — all as tech executives get incredibly rich.
(2026-09-14). The Teenage Girls Behind a $25 Minimum Wage Fight in Rural Alaska. portside.org The Teenage Girls Behind a $25 Minimum Wage Fight in Rural Alaska |
(2026-09-14). How to prevent another disastrous war in the 'in-between' states. responsiblestatecraft.org Only a few days ago, Moldova's ambassador to the U.S. said it was likely "
(2026-09-14). Why Unrivaled Shouldn't Add Caitlin Clark To Its Roster [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: SOPA Images / Getty | As rumors circulate that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark might be in negotiations to join the third season of the 3-on-3 women's basketball league, Unrivaled, I feel deflated. |
(2026-09-14). Karachi airport extends deadline for Umrah vaccine certificate to September 25. tribune.com.pk 
The deadline for implementing National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)-integrated vaccination certificates for Umrah pilgrims departing from Karachi's Jinnah International Airport was extended until September 25 at 10am, according to a notification issued by the Airport Health Department of Border Health Services-Pakistan on Monday. | Last week, the federal government made it mandatory for international travellers proceeding for Hajj or Umrah to carry a NADRA-integrated digital vaccination certificate, with no other vaccination cards to be accepted from September 14. | The notification, addressed t…
(2026-09-14). Should Govt Introduce Gene-Edited Rice in India? ummid.com As many as 20 agricultural Scientists (Agriculture Scientists Manch or Forum) had warned against the pre-mature release of gene-edited rice citing risks to farmers, biodiversity and seeds sovereignty.
(2026-09-14). Pa. Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' to discuss election integrity as legal fight over mail-in ballots wages on. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Update: After this story was published, the U.S. Supreme Court Democratic members of Congress gathered at Widener University in Chester on Monday for an unofficial hearing examining election security and efforts by President Donald Trump's administration and congres…
(2026-09-14). DME MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Result Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is releasing on its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of NEET UG 2026 (Medical MBBS and Dental – BDS) Counselling today i.e. Friday September 11, 2026.
(2026-09-14). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-14). Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will continue its diplomatic efforts to defuse escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday, as renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and fighting in Yemen threatened to further widen the regional conflict. | During a telephone conversation with the crown prince, the prime minister reiterated Islamabad's strong condemnation of the recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic infrastructure and assured Riyadh that Islamabad would continue working for peace and stability in the region. | "Prime Minister She…
(2026-09-14). Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca. aljazeera.com Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
(2026-09-14). Judge stays Trump regime's 'loyalty question' for federal job applicants. peoplesworld.org 
BOSTON —Remember the so-called "loyalty oaths" federal workers had to take after World War II and during the McCarthy era? Well, the dictatorial Republican Donald Trump regime wants federal job applicants to do something similar—tell which Trump dictates they support and why. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole in Boston gave a qualified "no" to that …
(2026-09-14). Migrant workers face harsh conditions on Australian farms. wsws.org With tight restrictions on their visas, often tying them to a specific employer, the hundreds of thousands of overseas workers in the Australian food picking and processing industry are especially vulnerable to exploitation.
(2026-09-14). Push to sanction Serbia could empower leader it aims to hurt. responsiblestatecraft.org On August 27, Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Bill Keating (D-Mass.)
(2026-09-14). Apple unpacks its first foldable phone iPhone Duo. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Wednesday September 09, 2026 unveiled its first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, leaving the phone lovers in frenzy.
(2026-09-14). Detainees Are Allegedly Attempting Suicide in California City Detention Center. lataco.com At least three alleged suicide attempts have occurred over the past year at one ICE facility. An anonymous source says staff and detainees are at their "breaking limit."
(2026-09-14). 'Failure of epic proportions': Yemen's lightning assault fractures Saudi-led coalition. mronline.org 
Sources told U.S. media that the Ansarallah-led Yemeni army's opponents, already weakened in recent days, faced 'waves and waves' of Sanaa's forces in the latest battle.
(2026-09-14). 'Actively malevolent': Trump EPA to eviscerate rules on planet-heating pollution from power plants. therealnews.com 
(2026-09-14). Former Forensic Analyst Sentenced To 10 Years For DNA Manipulation. newsone.com 
(2026-09-14). BRICS advance multipolar agenda in New Delhi. infobrics.org In India, BRICS leaders call for de-dollarization, UN reform, and the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts.
(2026-09-14). Two shot, several arrested in clashes after Panguna mine arson. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Carmel N. Pilotti, Michael E. Miller and Koroi Hawkins At least two people were shot and several arrested in the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville on Sunday after unknown people set fire to equipment belonging to an Indian company poised to reopen one of the world's largest untapped copper and gold reserves. The…
(2026-09-14). Who is responsible for protecting and preserving Indigenous cultures? globalvoices.org 
There is an urgent need for more Indigenous individuals to collaborate before the few individual leaders burn outOriginally published on This post is part of…
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). Progressive candidate Samantha Baker enters mayor's race in Columbus, Ohio. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A new perspective has entered the arena in Ohio's state capital as Samantha Baker announced her people-powered candidacy for mayor of Columbus in the 2027 election. Surrounded by supporters at Slammer's Bar and Grill in downtown Columbus Friday night, Sept. 11, Baker said, "We deserve to be able to afford to live and eat …
(2026-09-14). Kolkata College VP Tarannum says held as captive, forced to resign. ummid.com Mohammadi Tarannum, Vice Principal of Surendranath Law College, Kolkata in the BJP ruled West Bengal, said she was held as captive for two days, and later forced to sign on her resignation letter.
(2026-09-14). Families Are Fighting Draconian No-Contact-Visit Policy at California ICE Jail. truthout.org On February 21, Samantha Sanchez joined her husband, Allen Tayson, on his adjustment of status interview with the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement in an office in San Jose, California. Within 10 minutes of her husband being called in, someone who worked there approached Sanchez and her children, ages 5 and 14, to let her know her husband was being detained. At that moment… |
(2026-09-14). Madison: Justice For Corey Ruiz! 12 NOON Meet at the DA's Office on Day of Decision. wibailoutpeople.org 
JUSTICE FOR COREY RUIZ. THE DAY OF THE DA'S DECISION, MEET AT THE DA'S OFFICE,…
(2026-09-14). Development of Relations Between Russia and China Within the Framework of the BRICS. infobrics.org Interview with Consul General of Russia in Shanghai Dmitry Lukian'tsev…
(2026-09-14). Party Switchers: Why Change Your Vote? whyy.org Have you ever changed your mind about a political issue? We'll talk to experts about party switchers and what they could mean for the midterms.
(2026-09-14). Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in. whyy.org A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement The nation's highest court already is considering the administration's appeal of
(2026-09-14). Big AI wants to slow down AI research. Is it a safety pause or a strategic retreat? nationofchange.org 
AI companies are calling for a coordinated pause to progress — but making it working, and keeping AI safe, won't be easy.
(2026-09-14). Colombia's social organizations and labor unions announce national strike in November. colombiareports.com Some 1,500 representatives of social organizations and labor unions agreed to begin organizing an anti-government national strike that should take place throughout Colombia either on November 11 or on November 20. The organizations agreed to the mass mobilization during the National Gathering for the Defense of Life, Dignity, Democracy, Peace, Sovereignty, and Social Reforms that …
(2026-09-14). New Cancer Vaccines Are on the Horizon. Disinformation Could Blunt Their Impact. truthout.org Nearly five years ago, Chase Johnson was cured of breast cancer — but not of the profound anxiety that it would return. When Johnson was originally diagnosed in 2021, the resident of Cary, North Carolina, was only 31 — nearly a decade away from the age at which regular mammograms are recommended — and she had no history of breast cancer in her family. She only got screened because her dog… |
(2026-09-14). Saudi Arabia finds 114M tons of rare earths, uranium: What to know. al-monitor.com The kingdom's energy minister said that the ore discovery contains high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and "promising" concentrations of uranium.
(2026-09-14). US Datacenters Face Further Backlash Over Wastewater Pollution. popularresistance.org When officials in Wyoming conducted a routine test on the water that was being discharged from a massive under-construction Meta datacenter, it was a shock to find it contained a rare and potentially hazardous bacterium. | While the wastewater flushed into sewers in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was never destined for the public drinking supply, the presence of Cupriavidus gilardii bacterium in 801,000 gallons of water ejected by a contractor for the datacenter earlier this year was still unnerving. | Concerned that residents could be exposed to the bacteria if they inhaled evaporating droplets of the water used for irrigat…
(2026-09-14). Black Voters in Georgia Are Mobilizing as Voting Rights Face New Threats. capitalbnews.org 
Decisions made in courts across the country are changing the rules of voting and shifting Black political power. Capital B is tracking the fight for voting rights to show who is affected, where power is shifting, and what the changes mean for Black communities nationwide. For voting rights stories from across the country, visit our …
(2026-09-14). Trump plan to send $5K to every adult projected to cost $1.2T. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-14). Pakistan lists Masood Azhar as most-wanted terrorist, raises reward ahead of FATF meet. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly included Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar in its 2026 list of most-wanted terrorists, increasing the reward for information leading to his arrest to PKR 70 lakh.The development comes ahead of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting scheduled for October, at a time when Pakistan is seeking to avoid being placed back on the global watchdog's grey list.The FIA earlier announced a reward of PKR 50 lakh for information on Azhar in 2021. The latest list raises that amount to PKR 70 lakh.Pakistan has maintained for several year…
(2026-09-14). Honor the Vietnamese, Not Those Who Killed Them. mronline.org 
Only the courage of those who opposed the war, including the soldiers who did so at great risk, should be respected.
(2026-09-14). Meta Wants To Build A $50 Billion Data Center In Louisiana. scheerpost.com Kieran Spencer, BreakThrough News. A small, rural community in Louisiana is confronting what it means to become the home of Big Tech's next industrial megaproject. Meta wants to build one of the largest data centers in the world in rural Louisiana. The facility, known as Hyperion, is being built to train and operate the artificial intelligence systems behind …
(2026-09-14). 'Columbia did not care': Mahmoud Khalil files discrimination lawsuit. aljazeera.com Activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is filing a lawsuit against the university and a dean.
(2026-09-14). Drone hits Mykolaiv detention center holding Bogdan Syrotiuk—all prisoners reported safe. wsws.org A drone struck the Mykolaiv pre-trial detention center where Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk is imprisoned. Bogdan and the other prisoners were not injured. The incident underscores the urgency of the campaign for his immediate release.
(2026-09-14). Mexican Activists Fight Climate Crises By Stopping Extractive Violence. popularresistance.org Atahualpa Sofía Enciso's children don't know what a normal river is, she says. Living by the Santiago River in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, which overflows with dense white foam from the hundreds of industries that pollute it, she notes that the area is also getting hotter. | "My father talks about how when he was younger, he didn't need sweaters, because it was never that hot or cold, but now there are these extremes, because the river is polluted and it can't regulate temperatures as it used to," she tells Truthout. | For activists like Enciso, the term "climate change" is insufficient for describing such viol…
(2026-09-14). Scientific Conference Addresses Vital Topics for Gastroenterology in Sancti Spíritus. en.escambray.cu The event is being held Monday and Tuesday at Camilo Cienfuegos Provincial General Hospital…
(2026-09-14). Indian officials mocked after 'nuts' videos from Brics summit go viral. geo.tv Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal eats nuts during a Brics summit in New Delhi. — X@AlArabiya_EngIndian officials have become the subject of online mockery after videos showed them eating nuts during speeches by foreign leaders at the Brics summit.A widely…
(2026-09-14). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-14). U.S. Nuclear Control Mission Could Dramatically Evolve Under Looking Glass-Next. twz.com 
America's nuclear weapons deterrent and how it is controlled is increasingly critical in the face of the rapidly-expanding arsenals across multiple adversaries. A
(2026-09-14). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. juancole.com * Within a span of only five months, between March 18 and the end of August 2026, Iran's authorities announced the executions of 29 people in connection with recent protests. These executions were unlawful and in violation of international human rights law. Several protesters executed were teenagers aged 18 and 19. Scores more remain at imminent risk of execution. Some executions have been carried out in public to further instill fear, marking a significant escalation. | * Executions have followed grossly unfair and summary proceedings, ranging in protest-related cases from just over five weeks to less than eight…
(2026-09-14). "One Betrayal After Another" : 9/11 Widow Blasts U.S. Cover-Up of Saudi Role in Attacks. democracynow.org 
A quarter-century after the September 11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States, a group of victims' families is continuing a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to hold the kingdom accountable for any role it played in the planning and execution of the plot. While the Saudi government has always denied advance knowledge of the 9/11 attacks, 15 of the 19 plane hijackers were Saudi citizens, including some with connections to Saudi officials and intelligence assets in the United States. Terry Strada, the national chair of 9/11 Families United, raised the issue during an official commemoration…
(2026-09-14). Yemen's Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz. aljazeera.com Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
(2026-09-14). Israel raises naval readiness as Houthis gain ground near Bab el-Mandeb: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has stepped up the readiness of its naval forces amid growing concern over advances by Yemen's Houthi group near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday. | The daily said Israel's security establishment is closely monitoring developments after the Houthis expanded their presence along Yemen's Red Sea coast and strengthened their position around the key waterway. | Israeli assessments cited by the newspaper said the withdrawal of Yemeni government forces from Perim, also known as Mayyun Island, at the entrance to the strait had significantly increased th…
(2026-09-14). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-14). Zverev seals US Open title. tribune.com.pk 
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. | The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. | Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his 2020 US Open defeat, when he was two points from victory before falling to Dominic Thiem in five sets. | It would be six years ⚪ with two major finals disappointments ⚪ before he would break through this se…
(2026-09-14). Fighting, displacement in Yemen deepen humanitarian crisis along its Red Sea coast. tribune.com.pk 
Clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group are intensifying along the country's western coast, with airstrikes and ground fighting inflicting heavy casualties on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of civilians. | At the same time, the wave of people fleeing western coastal areas has expanded, with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reporting that more than 82,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of September, including more than 2,000 who have reached Djibouti. | The Yemeni army said that Houthi positions and military equipment were targeted in airstrik…
(2026-09-14). 25 years after 9/11, files reveal CIA prior warning – questions remains with "War on Terror" under question. infobrics.org The true legacy of…
(2026-09-14). Maharashtra Pharmacy Round 1 Allotment 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell publishing on its official website 'ph2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Thursday September 10, 2026 the Provisional Allotment result of CAP Round 1 for the candidates who have applied for Admission in First Year B Pharmacy and Pharm D courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-14). President Trump Wants to Give This Country A New Pledge of Allegiance. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost When I grew up, the school day always started the same way, with children standing hands over their hearts, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. We said in unison, "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, …
(2026-09-14). Judge dismisses soprano Anna Netrebko's defamation suit against Met Opera. wsws.org The renowned Russian soprano's career has continued to flourish in Europe.
(2026-09-14). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-14). Empty Seat: U.S. Absent As Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians. portside.org Empty Seat: U.S. Absent As Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians |
(2026-09-14). Turkish court jails 16 in Izmir after raids on LGBTQ+ groups. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Sept 14 (Reuters) – A Turkish court ordered the detention of 16 people pending trial in the western province of Izmir as part of a government campaign that has included sweeping raids on LGBTQ+ associations, a prosecutor's office said on Monday.The chief prosecutor's office in the western province of Izmir said 18 suspects had been detained under the "My Family is Safe" operation, with 16 of them ordered to be remanded in jail and the other two placed under judicial supervision.
(2026-09-14). 'Proven Leaders and Voices of Clarity': Progressives Urge Ocasio-Cortez and Khanna to Enter 2028 Presidential Race. progressivehub.net BRAD REED | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-09-14). Pakistan hit with 11-point WTC deduction. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have been fined 50 per cent of their match fee and penalised 11 ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. | Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. | In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for each ov…
(2026-09-14). Fête De l'Humanité: A Look Back at These Three Days To "Rediscover a Form of Joy and Happiness in the Struggle" portside.org Fête De l'Humanité: A Look Back at These Three Days To "Rediscover a Form of Joy and Happiness in the Struggle" |
(2026-09-14). Black Ranchers Outside Colorado Springs Face Racist Harassment. popularresistance.org On September 7, the Colorado Springs Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (COSAARPR) rallied with community members outside of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office to demand equal protection for Black ranchers in the county. | They were joined by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), which also endorsed the action. Attendees waved signs reading, "Black lives matter" and "Justice for Freedom Acres" and chanted "Sheriff Roybal, stop the repression, we demand equal protection!" | In 2020, Courtney "C.W." Mallery and Nicole Mallery moved from Houston, Texas to the countryside east of Colorado Spr…
(2026-09-14). Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante. tribune.com.pk 
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season. | Hansi Flick's side reestablished their three point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table, after Los Blancos beat Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. | Atletico Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-0 with three late goals to move joint-third. | Xavi Espart opened the scoring for the champions in Valencia with Yamal netting the second and then scoring a penalty early in the second half. | Barca may have a 100 percent record so far from their five games but their de…
(2026-09-14). Una nuova alleanza in Medio Oriente. strategic-culture.su L' "Accordo di difesa congiunta" tra Pakistan, Turchia e Arabia Saudita è un ulteriore passo verso il multipolarismo | Segue nostro In un lungo intervento dal titolo: "Il patto della Mecca segna una nuova era nella sicurezza regionale", apparso sul "China Daily" il 4 settembre