(2026-09-20). Iran's nuclear doctrine not changed, but NPT withdrawal possible: Top security official. presstv.co.uk Iran's top security official says the country still avoids weaponization of its nuclear program.
(2026-09-20). China rejects unilateral sanctions as Trump signs bill targeting Russia, Iran. presstv.co.uk China reiterates its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization after Trump signed sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
(2026-09-20). China opposes U.S. secondary tariffs on third countries. ecns.cn China opposes the use of so-called secondary sanctions against third countries, a Commerce Ministry spokesperson said Friday after the United States signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law.
(2026-09-20). Hezbollah leader: Iran thwarted US-Israeli war goals; ultimate victory belongs to resistance. presstv.co.uk Hezbollah's secretary-general underlines Iran's victorious confrontation against unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.
(2026-09-20). Stories Beyond Numbers: Mojtaba, three-day-old infant whose life was cut short before it could bloom. presstv.co.uk Mojtaba, a three-day-old Iranian infant killed with his family during the recent war, became a symbol of the civilian toll of the US-Israeli war on Iran, and is remembered through Parisa Rashidi's painting inspired by the events of Ashura.
(2026-09-20). The Arab States and the US-Israeli War on Iran. juancole.com
(2026-09-20). Iran sets 7 conditions for US to escape war quagmire: Rezaei. presstv.co.uk Rezaei says the United States should agree to Tehran's terms if it wants to escape from the quagmire of the war against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Webinar: Stand with Sudan, End Canadian Complicity. indybay.org Zoom | worldbeyondwar.org/cuttieswithgenocide/#……
(2026-09-20). Silencing Macklemore and the Gaza Genocide: Robert Kraft's Failure to Manufacture Consent. juancole.com Robert Kraft's hypocrisy is obvious, but it doesn't matter when you're a billionaire activist owner used to getting what you want, which includes having Macklemore booted from a concert at his stadium. |
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(2026-09-20). 'Achilles Shield' marks new step in Greece-Israel military cooperation. defenddemocracy.press Greece's "Achilles Shield" deal with Israel extends Europe's permissive stance, offering a market for weapons tested during the Gaza genocide. By Ana Vraƒçar September 13 2026 At the end of August, the Greek government signed the "Achilles Shield" agreement — a ‚Ǩ3 billion "defense" deal with Israel. Under the terms, Israeli companies including Rafael Advanced …
(2026-09-20). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-20). U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on suffocating Cuban families. radiohc.cu U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a congressional hearing, criticizing the oil restrictions and sanctions that are creating a humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba. | Waters accused the maximum pressure policy and fuel blockade of suffocating Cuban families and children by preventing the entry of food and electricity. The restrictions on oil supplies have led to prolonged, widespread blackouts, shortages of drinking water, and severe delays in the distribution of UN food aid. | While the administration defends the economic pressure measures as part of its sa…
(2026-09-20). Trump's war on free speech. defenddemocracy.press The Department of Justice's September 16 press release on unregistered foreign agents is a transparent attempt to criminalize and chill political dissent. By suggesting that public demonstrations or any First Amendment activity calling for an end to the war on Iran or an end to the blockade on Cuba, causes that millions of people in …
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Alto dirigente partidista de Cuba reconoce esfuerzo de trabajadores del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda reconoció este sábado en su perfil de la red social Facebook el esfuerzo titánico de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del sistema eléctrico nacional (SEN) en la restitución del servicio tras las desconexiones. | El dirigente subrayó que el trabajo de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del SEN es doblemente meritorio cuando se trata de restablecer el servicio tras una desconexión.No escatiman un minuto, ni de día ni de noche, para devolver la electricidad a los hogares, hosp…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-20). Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza? aljazeera.com From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza. aljazeera.com Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' after Palestine controversy. aljazeera.com The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
(2026-09-20). Venezuela and Paraguay Sign Cooperation Agreement During Santiago Peña's Visit (+PDVSA Debt). orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela and Paraguay opened a process to restore diplomatic and consular relations during Paraguayan President Santiago Peña's visit to Venezuela on Saturday, September 19. His meeting with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez concluded with the signing of a framework for cooperation, while Paraguay's longstanding oil debt to PDVSA remained unresolved. The rapprochement comes after …
(2026-09-20). Delcy Rodríguez Reportedly on UN General Assembly Speakers List, No Confirmation Yet from Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A circulating provisional speakers list places Venezuela at head-of-state level during the United Nations General Assembly's upcoming general session, fueling reports that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez will address the gathering. The Venezuelan government, however, had not publicly confirmed her participation as of September 19. An image, dated September 4 and headed "Revised Provisional List …
(2026-09-20). Where the Hell Is the Oil Money Trump Stole From the People of Venezuela? orinocotribune.com By Thom Hartmann — Sep 18, 2026 At any other time in American history, it would end the career of somebody like Scott Bessent, our limited-intelligence Treasury Secretary. It came out yesterday when Illinois Congressman Sean Casten was questioning him about the "billions of dollars" that Trump keeps claiming America is "getting" from selling Venezuelan …
(2026-09-20). Iran retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims: Armed Forces. presstv.co.uk A senior Iranian commander says the initiative of the Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's hands.
(2026-09-20). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Iran's tourism momentum amid war and sanctions. presstv.co.uk Iran's tourism economy is taking an unusual shape, with private investment and domestic demand driving growth even as war, sanctions and limited connectivity constrain international tourism.
(2026-09-20). Israeli forces abduct eight Palestinians in West Bank amid settler violence. presstv.co.uk Israeli forces have abducted eight Palestinians in the village of Ad-Deqaiqa in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron following an attack by Israeli settlers, according to WAFA.
(2026-09-20). FM Dar departs for New York to attend UN General Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday departed Islamabad for New York, where he will accompany Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to the statement, FM Dar will be in New York from September 21 to 25 and has an "extensive and wide-ranging programme" planned during the high-level week. | üîäPR No.2Ô∏è‚É£4Ô∏è‚É£9Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô…
(2026-09-20). Giant panda Liangyue celebrates its 10th birthday at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn The park prepared a birthday cake, flowers, stuffed toys and a snow bed as special gifts for the panda.
(2026-09-20). Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
(2026-09-20). IELTS official mock test system launched in China. ecns.cn The official IELTS mock test system has been launched in China, offering mock tests for all four IELTS skills, as well as dedicated speaking and writing assessments, the British Council said.
(2026-09-20). Chinese athlete wins first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). 972 condemns escalating threats against 'NAZA' directors. defenddemocracy.press In the week since their new documentary "NAZA" premiered at Venice Film Festival, directors Yuval Abraham (a reporter for +972 Magazine) and Rachel Szor have been the target of relentless attacks from Israel's government and far-right activists. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Culture Minister Miki Zohar have threatened to revoke the directors' citizenship. Government and …
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support. aljazeera.com Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
(2026-09-20). 2026 China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opens in SW China's Chongqing with record participation, global buyers. ecns.cn The 24th China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition opened in Chongqing on Saturday, drawing more than 50,000 visitors on its first day and setting a new attendance record for the country's leading motorcycle trade event.
(2026-09-20). McKenzie pays tribute to race driver Robert Wolk. sanews.gov.za McKenzie pays tribute to race driver Robert Wolk | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to race driver Robert Wolk following his death. | In a statement issued on Saturday, McKenzie said he had learnt with shock and sadness that the 41-year-old had been shot and killed in an alleged road-rage incident in Kempton Park, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. | "Robert Wolk was a champion in every sense of the word: a driver who competed at the highest level for South Africa across multiple disciplines in motorsport. That his life was cut short in an act of senseless violence, on o…
(2026-09-20). Navy chief visits units at sea, Creeks Area to review SEASPARK 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited units at sea and in the Creeks Area on Sunday to review Exercise SEASPARK 2026, the military's media wing said. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The biennial exercise, which has been underway since September 1, rehearses the full spectrum of maritime operations and tests the operational preparedness and ability to transition rapidly from peacetime to wartime operations. | "Reflecting the changing character of warfare, this year's exercise integrates Operations in the Information Environment, Multi-Domain Operations and extensive u…
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese triathlete Zhang Xirui won silver on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori City of Aichi prefecture, Japan, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray in Turkish league. aljazeera.com Mohamed Salah scored three goals and created the fourth as the Turkish champions were defeated 4—0 by Trabzonspor.
(2026-09-20). Tarar warns no violent group will be allowed to enter Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday warned that "no violent group will be allowed to come to Islamabad" as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) began mobilising supporters for a long march towards the federal capital and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepared for a separate protest. | Tarar said the government and administration were responsible for maintaining public order and ensuring that no disruption took place during the planned protests. | "There are clear orders of the Islamabad High Court regarding road closures and disruption to the movement of the public," Tarar told reporters, adding that government ro…
(2026-09-20). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers. aljazeera.com DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country's Ebola crisis.
(2026-09-20). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-20). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 10/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact [at] oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-09-20). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: chili peppers in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers harvest chili peppers in Kuqa, Xinjiang.
(2026-09-20). China's Global South Emphasis and US Ally-Centric Strategy. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While the new era of international geopolitics sees a lot of great power competition between China and the US, the former and the latter use very different frameworks. China focuses on inclusivity, development partnership, and the Global South cooperation strategy. The United States, on the contrary, emphasizes its ally-centric approach which …
(2026-09-20). Long marches, strikes, sit-ins may cost Pakistan's economy Rs120b a day: Aurangzeb. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday warned that long marches, sit-ins and strikes could cost Pakistan's economy around Rs120 billion a day, describing disruptions to economic activity as "self-inflicted pain" at a time when the country was trying to shift from economic stabilisation to sustained growth. | The statement came after three groups, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Kissan Ittehad and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced plans for long marches in Islamabad in the coming week. The groups were protesting separate issues, with JI demanding the removal of the petroleum development levy, Kissan Itteha…
(2026-09-20). Mabe condemns violence against women. sanews.gov.za Mabe condemns violence against women | The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has strongly condemned the continuing violence against women following the discovery of several women's bodies in and around Kempton Park and other parts of Ekurhuleni. | The Deputy Minister's remarks came after police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday, 17 September 2026, in Dawn Park, Boksburg. This followed the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. | "The responsibility for ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot be placed on women by constantly telling th…
(2026-09-20). Kuong Chi Hin of China's Macao wins gold in Men's Changquan Final at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Kuong Chi Hin won the gold medal with a score of 9.723, securing the first gold medal for the Macao, China delegation at the Games.
(2026-09-20). From Somalia to Libya: A New Geopolitical Axis in Türkiye's Africa Policy. unitedworldint.com Türkiye's Africa policy has in recent years evolved into a multidimensional process that needs to be assessed not only in terms of the expansion of economic and diplomatic relations, but also within the framework of changing geopolitical priorities. One of the most noteworthy examples of this transformation is that Türkiye's policies towards Somalia in East …
(2026-09-20). Is The AI Threat 'The Terminator' or 'The Big Short'? levernews.com We're at the saturation point of the latest news cycle where everyone will soon tire of hearing about artificial intelligence and probably tell themselves the whole intensifying political debate is niche, inside baseball, kind of silly, and a distraction from really important news like the upcoming November election. But whether or not you care about or use AI, the technology will almost certainly affect you in the event of an AI doomsday — which may not end up being the one you're hearing the most about. Right now, you're mostly hearing that the AI apocalypse will be the one from "The Terminator," in whic…
(2026-09-20). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-20). Social Development urges vigilance as GBV command centre calls surge. sanews.gov.za Social Development urges vigilance as GBV command centre calls surge | The Department of Social Development has issued an urgent plea to communities nationwide, urging citizens not to look away and to maintain vigilance in reporting incidents of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). | This comes as the 24-hour Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) recorded a significant increase in the number of calls between 1 and 16 September 2026. | "Preliminary statistics reveal that between 1 and 16 September this year, the GBV Command Centre received 6 782 calls, averaging 424 calls per day. This represents a 2…
(2026-09-20). MDCAT 2026 held across Pakistan as thousands of candidates sit exam. tribune.com.pk 
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 is being held across Pakistan on Sunday, with thousands of candidates appearing for the test for admission to medical and dental colleges. | According to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), a total of 138,160 candidates have registered for the entrance examination this year. Punjab had the highest number of registered candidates at 49,199. | A total of 9,923 candidates are registered in Balochistan, while 2,761 candidates have registered from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and 1,721 from Gilgit-Baltistan(G-B). Islamabad has 1,245 registered c…
(2026-09-20). 11 countries take part in multinational urban rescue exercise in China. ecns.cn Rescue teams from 11 countries joined a multinational emergency response exercise in Nanning, southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from Friday to Sunday, testing their ability to coordinate operations during complex urban disasters.
(2026-09-20). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-20). State funeral honours Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa. aljazeera.com Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
(2026-09-20). World Organization for Science Literacy officially launched in Beijing. ecns.cn The World Organization for Science Literacy was officially launched in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). How did the US recall a billion products in six months? aljazeera.com The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
(2026-09-20). PTI condemns Aleema Khan's arrest as Lahore DC orders 30-day detention. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday condemned the arrest of party founder Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, after an order issued by the Lahore deputy commissioner confirmed that she had been detained for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. | According to a copy of the order available to The Express Tribune, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Ali Ijaz issued the detention order on September 20 under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. The order also named Aleema's driver, Muhammad Ameer, directing that both be detaine…
(2026-09-20). Merz sagt, die Freundschaft mit den USA seit dem Krieg sei ‚Äûvorerst wohl vorbei" strategic-culture.su Friedrich Merz sieht die seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg gewachsene "unbedingte" Freundschaft zwischen den USA und Europa zumindest vorerst als beendet an. Die àÑuàüerung des deutschen Bundeskanzlers ist das jàºngste Zeichen fàºr den Bruch der transatlantischen Beziehungen unter US-Prà§sident Donald Trump."Diese Zeit dieser unbedingten transatlantischen Freundschaft ist wahrscheinlich fàºr là§ngere Zeit vorbei", sagte Merz. "Wir sehen auf der anderen Seite des Atlantiks eine Verà§nderung der politischen Haltung, eine Verà§nderung auch der Einschà§tzung des transatlan…
(2026-09-20). Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh. aljazeera.com India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.
(2026-09-20). Beyond the Beaten Path: The Hidden Wonders of Bagu. pressenza.com By Oliver P. Ngiwas | Ubbog Falls. Tucked away in the mountains of Bagu, Bakun, Benguet, Ubbog Falls stands as one of the community's remarkable natural treasures. Known locally as the "Largest Ubbog," its crystal-clear waters cascade through the rugged mountain landscape, offering a refreshing glimpse of nature at its purest. | Deep in the mountains of Bakun, Benguet, lies a community that many people may never have heard of—a place where life moves quietly, simply, and peacefully. Barangay Bagu is one of the far-flung communities of the municipality. Modern conveniences may not always be within easy reac…
(2026-09-20). Govt launches competitive power market for large consumers. tribune.com.pk 
Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Sunday announced the launch of a competitive electricity market in Pakistan, saying the new system would initially allow industrial and other large consumers using more than one megawatt to purchase electricity directly from producers before being extended to ordinary consumers in the coming years. | "The government is practically withdrawing from electricity procurement," he said in a video message, explaining that electricity producers and consumers would instead be able to buy and sell power directly through a transparent mechanism. | The announcement came as the Independent…
(2026-09-20). DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises. aljazeera.com 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
(2026-09-20). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-20). Chemical Review Committee Recommends Listing Toxic Lead Chromate Pigments under the Rotterdam Convention. pressenza.com 19 September 2026, Rome, Italy. Toxic lead chromate pigments are still produced, sold, and shipped around the world for use in paint, despite this being a significant source of childhood and occupational lead exposures. Currently, the trade of lead chromates is very hard to track, and even countries that have banned lead paint (for example, in some Latin American countries) continue to receive lead chromates. | On September 16, the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) meeting in Rome unanimously concluded that lead chromates satisfy all criteria under the Rotterdam Convention and recommended them for listing under…
(2026-09-20). How Israel's arms industry is integrated into Britain's military. defenddemocracy.press 
Ed Miliband's decision to leave the military relationship with Israel intact raises serious concerns about Britain's compliance with international law. By JOHN McEVOY 10 September 2026 Just days before Ed Miliband announced trade sanctions on Israeli settlements, more than 300 British soldiers participated in a "landmark" training exercise facilitated by Israel's largest arms firm. Elbit …
(2026-09-20). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-20). Amid Houthi attacks, Türkiye vows to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact. geo.tv Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Türkiye conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands. presstv.co.uk Anak Krakatau erupted twice , spreading ash and disrupting flights across western Indonesia.
(2026-09-20). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-20). Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller. aljazeera.com Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.
(2026-09-20). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-20). Opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan. ecns.cn The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 opens in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 19, 2026.
(2026-09-20). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-20). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-20). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-20). Turkey says ready to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact amid Houthi attacks. geo.tv Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Turkey conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). Children of displacement: The Rababis. tribune.com.pk 
Growing up in Lahore, I lived inside a culture without always knowing what it was made of. Among my closest friends from St Anthony's High School were Ahsan Ali Sheikh and his cousin Ahmed Iqbal Sheikh, both from Katri Bawa, the old neighbourhood in the walled city of Lahore that was home to one of the most remarkable musical communities in the subcontinent— the Rababis. I did not know it then when Ahsan, Ahmed and I shared laughter, and the unspoken codes of growing up in a city layered with memory. There was no talk of kirtan, no mention of Bhai Mardana, no reference to a tradition stretching back five…
(2026-09-20). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-20). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-20). ASEAN ministers gather in Philippines to discuss economic issues. ecns.cn The 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings on Saturday convened in Metro Manila, the Philippines, and will run through Tuesday.
(2026-09-20). The truths we tell about ourselves. tribune.com.pk 
In an age where trends on social media are transient, I spent many years harbouring an enduring, even unhealthy, obsession with a term that was widely discussed after the Brexit referendum and Trump's first stint as president. Billed as Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year in 2016, 'post-truth' wasn't just an adjective, but an indictment of the human condition. The term marked the death of objective facts and the dawn of an era where emotional appeals hold sway. | For almost a decade, this term became part of my everyday vocabulary, prompting me to inhabit the skin of a sceptic. Using 'post-truth' before any…
(2026-09-20). Germany's Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls. aljazeera.com About 3.8 million people in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are eligible to vote on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Why the AI industry wants to be saved from itself. tribune.com.pk 
Dario Amodei wants you to believe he is afraid of what he has built. Sam Altman and Elon Musk may believe him and say they're afraid too. I don't buy it. I think they're all afraid of something else. | On September 12, the Anthropic chief executive published a now viral essay, "We Must Pace the Frontier," arguing that the industry should deliberately slow how fast it improves AI model capabilities, because the science of controlling these systems has fallen behind the science of building them. Within hours, Altman and Musk, men who have spent two years suing each other and trading insults on X, found themselve…
(2026-09-20). PFF defends ASEAN Cup coaching changes. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) president Mohsin Gilani has said the selection of coaches for the national team is made in consultation with head coach Nolberto Solano and that the federation does not interfere in the selection of players or coaching staff. | "National team coaches are appointed in consultation with the head coach Nolberto and we never interfere in the selection of players and coaches," Gilani told The Express Tribune. | Gilani was responding to questions over the omission of goalkeeping coach Aslam Khan and assistant coach Mahmood Khan from the coaching staff for the ASEAN Cup, despite b…
(2026-09-20). Myanmar's Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331. aljazeera.com Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
(2026-09-20). Zara Noor Abbas on body confidence and finding her action-hero side. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Zara Noor Abbas has opened up about filming Gear Up, an action segment of the upcoming anthology film Sheroes, revealing that she weighed 12kgs more when she shot the project than she does now. | In an interview with Arab News, she discussed how her weight initially made her conscious of what she wore on screen. But director Saqib Khan encouraged her to embrace her body, challenging her perception of what an action heroine should look like. | "When I shot for that film, I was 12kgs higher than what I am right now. And I did feel that there was a certain inhibition to my body. I was really reluctant about…
(2026-09-20). 'There will be a very sizeable Saudi response' to Houthi attacks. aljazeera.com Nawaf Obaid tells Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia's response to Houthi attacks from Yemen will be massive.
(2026-09-20). PSC Chairperson ushers in era of Public Service Commission Act. sanews.gov.za PSC Chairperson ushers in era of Public Service Commission Act | Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's assent to the Public Service Commission Bill, which strengthens the Commission's role in promoting effective and efficient public administration and professional ethics in the public service. | The bill is now known as the Public Service Commission Act. It is aimed, among other things, at strengthening the Commission's independence as a constitutional institution and extending its mandate to include local government and public enti…
(2026-09-20). China Southern marks two years of C919 commercial operations. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines marked the second anniversary of its commercial operation of the C919 on Saturday, having safely transported more than 2.13 million passengers over the past two years.
(2026-09-20). Hareem, Mishael fail to advance in 50m breaststroke. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's swimmers Hareem Malik and Mishael Aisha Hyat finished outside the qualifying places in the women's 50m breaststroke heats at the 20th Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. | Hareem Malik finished 22nd overall with a 36.52 seconds timing, while Mishael Aisha Hyat was 24th after she clocked 37.02 seconds. | China's Tang Qianting dominated the event, winning her heat in 29.50 seconds to top the overall standings. The reigning world-record holder came within 0.06 seconds of her own Asian record of 29.44, and her time was also below the Games record of 29.92. | Japan's Satomi Suzuki finishe…
(2026-09-20). China launches first dedicated king crab export route from Jilin. ecns.cn A charter flight carrying about 11 metric tons of king crabs took off from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport in Yanbian, Jilin Province on Saturday, bound for Hong Kong.
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-20). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-20). Asim Khan powers into Asian Games semis. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Asim Khan powered into the men's Modern -60kg semi-finals at the Asian Games on Sunday, defeating Cambodia's Sopanha Pheng 3-0 in a commanding quarter-final performance. | Khan produced a strong display at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Centre to advance to the last four of the mixed martial arts competition. | The Pakistani will face Tajikistan's Mirzobek Umarov in Monday's semi-final, with victory putting him into the gold-medal bout. | Khan is guaranteed at least a bronze medal if he loses the semi-final, with only ten fighters entered in the Modern -60kg category. | His coach Dilawar Khan said that…
(2026-09-20). Drone footage shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. presstv.co.uk Drone footage of Devighat showed buildings that remained standing marred by mud and the rest reduced to rubble.
(2026-09-20). China wins women's 10m air rifle team gold, sets world record at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China won the women's 10-meter air rifle team gold at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Sunday, setting a new world record with a combined score of 1,904.2 points.
(2026-09-20). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-20). Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists. aljazeera.com The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
(2026-09-20). Protesters gather in Albania's capital over opposition to luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. presstv.co.uk Protesters took to the streets of Tirana on Saturday in demonstrations that began in late May, opposing a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-20). Chinese dance drama 'Mulan' makes New York debut. ecns.cn The Chinese dance drama Mulan, performed by the Ningbo Performing Arts Group, was staged at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York from Friday to Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-20). Drug trafficking suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport. sanews.gov.za Drug trafficking suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport | Police, in partnership with the Border Management Authority (BMA), have arrested a 52-year-old man at the OR Tambo International Airport on suspicion of drug trafficking. | The man was arrested on Sunday, and drugs, suspected to be heroin, worth an estimated R2 million, were seized following an intelligence-led operation. | "The latest arrest brings the total number of suspected drug mules arrested at this port of entry to three in the past three weeks. | "The 52-year-old South African national had just arrived on a flight from Accra, Ghana, when police in…
(2026-09-20). Tuesday 9/22: Care About Series: Safeguard Khan Al Ahmar's Right to Remain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/khan-al-ahmar-youth…
(2026-09-20). I Still Believe Humanity Is Headed For A Mass Awakening. thealtworld.com I still believe humanity is headed toward a mass awakening, as unfashionable as that is to admit here in the late 2020s. | The fashionable thing to say these days is that everything's ____ed and we are headed to our doom, and that if anything changes it will be because the insanity of our capitalist system causes our material conditions to deteriorate so drastically that we are forced into revolution to survive. That things are bad because we're a rotten people with selfish hearts who haven't forced the revolutionary changes the world needs because, deep down, we actually like things the way they are. | People wh…
(2026-09-20). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-20). Why Yemen has returned to Conflict. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The dormant conflict in Yemen has erupted once more, with the Houthi rebel group seizing control of the Red Sea port city of Mocha and a number of islands from Yemeni government forces in recent weeks. This has given the Houthis a foothold close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key trade gateway linking Asia and Europe. | The advance of the Houthis has alarmed Yemen's northern neighbour,…
(2026-09-20). Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900. presstv.co.uk Nepal began mass burials Monday as the death toll from last week's catastrophic floods rose above 900.
(2026-09-20). Pentagon says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean. presstv.co.uk The Pentagon says a US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean killed 4 people.
(2026-09-20). Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming. aljazeera.com Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
(2026-09-20). Philadelphia announces $2 billion investment to improve city airports as PHL ranks last in consumer satisfaction. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's Department of Aviation office announced a $2 billion investment this week to modernize the Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The announcement comes the same week that a consumer report ranked PHL last in passenger satisfaction. | The reinvestment is the largest in department history and will fund improvements to the passenger experience, including upgrades to terminal spaces and passenger systems. The program, known as Tran…
(2026-09-20). Thursday 9/17: Care About Series: Protect Al Aqaba's Land, Water, and Future. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/al-aqaba-youth…
(2026-09-20). Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh as fire breaks out near King Khalid airport. geo.tv Smoke billows from a Saudi Aramco petroleum storage facility after an attack in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 26, 2022. —ReutersFire breaks out at fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport.Houthi forces claim two operations using missiles and drones.One targeted Riyadh…
(2026-09-20). As a Former Head of MI6 it's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed to Our Enemies. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's climate policy is undermining national security, says former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. "As a country we have been drifting and we are dangerously exposed."
(2026-09-20). China's Yu Zidi, Chang Mohan book spots in women's 200m butterfly final. ecns.cn Chinese swimmers Yu Zidi and Chang Mohan finished first and second, respectively, in the women's 200m butterfly on Sunday at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, clocking 2: 07.97 and 2: 10.67 to advance to the final.
(2026-09-20). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-20). China pavilion draws growing global interest in travel to China at Dubai tourism fair. ecns.cn The China pavilion emerged as a major attraction at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, held recently in Dubai, reflecting growing interest in travel to China among visitors from Arab countries.
(2026-09-20). K-P overhauls school curriculum. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce major changes to the provincial education curriculum from primary to intermediate level after nearly two decades, with a significant reduction in the number of subjects and teaching content. | Under the new curriculum, the number of subjects taught up to primary level has been reduced. From Class 8 to Class 12, the volume of subjects has also been cut, and the number of lessons within those subjects has been decreased. | On the directions of the provincial government, the Elementary and Secondary Education Department is implementing the most substantia…
(2026-09-20). China's Tong Xin wins women's Taijiquan-Taijijian gold at 2026 Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Tong Xin won the women's Taijiquan-Taijijian all-around gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, finishing with a combined score of 19.553 points.
(2026-09-20). Moscow intercepts massive Ukrainian drone strike amid elections; civilian casualties reported. presstv.co.uk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that up to 1,600 Ukrainian drones heading toward Russia were intercepted by air defense systems.
(2026-09-20). Win the AI Race. Then Face What Comes Next. wattsupwiththat.com In the long term, we should not let the fear of human obsolescence deter our pursuit of technological supremacy. By winning the AI race at full throttle, we secure our nation.
(2026-09-20). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-20). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-20). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-20). President extends Madlanga Commission's final report deadline. sanews.gov.za President extends Madlanga Commission's final report deadline | President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted the Madlanga Commission a final extension to submit its final report. | The new deadline has been moved from 16 November 2026 to 25 January 2027. | "The new deadline allows the Commission to process additional evidence, including the testimony of various experts who have made recommendations relating to the Commission's terms of reference. | "President Ramaphosa once again expresses his deepest appreciation for the work conducted by the Commission as well as for the manner in which law enforcement agencies are fo…
(2026-09-20). Pakistan out of Asian Games title race. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lanka advanced to the final of the Asian Games women's cricket competition after captain Chamari Athapaththu smashed an unbeaten 83 to lead an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first semi-final in Nisshin on Sunday. | Chasing 178 for victory, Sri Lanka achieved the target in 17.5 overs, with Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama unbeaten on 17 at the finish. | Athapaththu struck seven fours and six sixes in a 50-ball innings, accelerating after reaching her half-century from 37 deliveries. | Sri Lanka lost Imesha Dulani for 27 in the fifth over, but Athapaththu continued the chase at a brisk pac…
(2026-09-20). Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation. aljazeera.com PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple boss Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.
(2026-09-20). China unveils world's largest cloisonne square zun in Hebei. ecns.cn A copper cloisonné work inspired by China's famed Four Ram Square Zun has been certified as the world's largest cloisonné square zun at Hebei Jinxi Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd. in Qianxi County, Hebei Province.
(2026-09-20). How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan? aljazeera.com Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.
(2026-09-20). McKenzie conveys condolences following death of SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu. sanews.gov.za McKenzie conveys condolences following death of SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed deep sadness following the death of Owen Ndlovu, the former SABC sports presenter and music industry figure. | The 54-year-old was found dead in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, after he was reportedly hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong the previous evening. | Ndlovu was a familiar voice and face to South African sports audiences during his years with the SABC. He remained active in the country's creative industries through Michael Owen P…
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53: 05, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: 12th Annual Halloween Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place (between Sacramento and Washington Street), San Francisco…
(2026-09-20). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-20). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-20). PHC upholds 14-year sentence in lecturer murder case. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed an appeal filed by Sher Mohammad, convicted in the murder case of Islamia College Peshawar lecturer Bashir Ahmad, and upheld the 14-year imprisonment awarded to him by the trial court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Waqar Ahmad and Justice Farah Jamshed announced the verdict after hearing the appeal against the judgment of the Peshawar Sessions Court. | During the proceedings, Additional Advocate General Alam Khan Adinzai told the court that Sher Mohammad had opened fire on Bashir Ahmad at Islamia College Peshawar on February 19, 2023. The accused was perfor…
(2026-09-20). Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia highlights Japanese American artists held in WWII internment camps. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Two defining images of midcentury American pop culture were the colorful abstract cover of Dave Brubeck's bestselling "Time Out" album and the ominous mannequin puppet strings that dangled on the front of Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather." | They shared a designer, one who might seem least likely to have produced such emblematic American pop art: Sadamitsu Fujita, a Japanese American graphic artist who had been incarcerated in a World War II internment camp. | The Barnes Fo…
(2026-09-20). China wins first gold medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Zhang Mingyu, Wu Xiyao, Fu Jing and Meng Xin won the women's team event in modern pentathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold medal at the Games.
(2026-09-20). Discover Iran: Tabriz's 'Mausoleum of Poets,' where centuries of Persian literary history live on. presstv.co.uk Maqbarat al-Shu'ara, Tabriz's centuries-old Mausoleum of Poets, preserves the memory of generations of poets, mystics and scholars beneath a striking modern memorial.
(2026-09-20). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-20). Iran: US had intentionally prepared ground for withdrawing from Islamabad MoU. presstv.co.uk Iran denounces the US for intentionally preparing the ground in advance for withdrawing from the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
(2026-09-20). Trade talks raise expectations of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to the United States from Saturday to Wednesday for economic and trade talks with the US side, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday.
(2026-09-20). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Wang Zifei breaks Asian record in women's 10m air rifle qualification at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-20). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: apples in Shanxi. ecns.cn
(2026-09-20). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-20). Why Latin America is key to Israel's diplomatic impunity. defenddemocracy.press While alienating traditional allies, Israel is deepening ties with a new wave of right-wing populist leaders who are willing to shield it from accountability. By Xavier Abu Eid September 15, 2026 On Aug. 10, just three days after taking office, Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the …
(2026-09-20). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-20). Jacques Baud: ´La neutralité en héritage ª Manifestation à Berne. defenddemocracy.press Sep. 3, 2026 Le colonel suisse d'état-major à la retraite et ancien membre des services de renseignement Jacques Baud, sanctionné par l'UE, s'exprime sur la Place fédérale à Berne au sujet de la neutralité comme héritage — et comme responsabilité de la Suisse. We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does …
(2026-09-20). Raúl Castro felicita a trabajadores civiles de la Defensa en su aniversario 55. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a los trabajadores civiles de la Defensa al cumplirse este 19 de septiembre el aniversario 55 de la creación de su sindicato, y les expresó su reconocimiento por sostener, desde distintas funciones, la seguridad y la defensa de la nación. | En una carta dirigida a los afiliados de la organización, Raúl destacó que la fecha honra la memoria de los fundadores y el esfuerzo de generaciones que unieron voluntades en torno a un objetivo común: defender los derechos y el bienestar de los trabajadores civiles. | El general de Ejército llamó a renovar la unidad como princip…
(2026-09-20). Michelle Bachelet retira candidatura a la Secretaría General de la ONU. radiohc.cu La ex presidenta de Chile, Michelle Bachelet anunció en la tarde de este sábado que retira su postulación a la Secretaría General de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), tras los resultados que obtuvo en tres rondas de consultas informales, previas a la votación decisiva que debe celebrarse antes de finalizar 2026. | La decisión de renunciar la adoptó luego de que la víspera solo obtuvo un voto de apoyo en la tercera encuesta del Consejo de Seguridad. | En un video publicado en sus redes sociales expresó: Algunos pueden creer que este no era el momento adecuado para el tipo de candidatura que buscaba repr…
(2026-09-19). Africa's Evolving Engagement with the SCO and BRICS: Key Highlights from "Russia's Pivot to Asia" pressenza.com On September 17, Russia's leading analytical media platform, Russia's Pivot To Asia, published an excellent and timely analysis examining the connections between Africa, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and BRICS. The analysis is highly informative, well-researched, logically structured, and well-argued. We think that its content provides valuable reference material for African leaders, policymakers, business communities, and the wider public. Therefore, we have decided to summarize the entire analysis and present its key insights and arguments in a concise format for our readers. The September 2026 S…
(2026-09-19). Madison, September 20, 2026: Justice for Corey Ruiz! at the Willy Street Parade. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). La de-dollarizzazione dei paesi BRICS non richiede una moneta comune. strategic-culture.su In definitiva, smantellare le strutture che sostengono l'egemonia del dollaro è di gran lunga più importante che creare una qualsiasi ´valuta sostitutiva ª. | Segue nostro Il 18 ∞ vertice dei BRICS, tenutosi a Nuova Delhi, ha lanciato un messaggio importante a coloro che ancora confondono la de-dollarizzazione con la creazione di una moneta unica: l'abbandono del dollaro non dipende necessariamente dalla creazione di una…