(2026-09-15). 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum opens in Chongqing. ecns.cn The 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum opened in Chongqing on Tuesday under the theme "Crossing Rivers and Seas, Mutual Learning of Civilizations."
(2026-09-16). Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty to money laundering, fraud. aljazeera.com Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.
2026-09-15: Norman Finkelstein Reveals Shocking Discoveries While Researching History of Israel's Gaza Obsession
Norman Finkelstein has been telling the truth about Gaza longer than anyone else in academia. Naturally the media have dismissed him as an antisemite or ignored him completely.
Norman Finkelstein received his doctorate from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. His books have been translated into some sixty foreign editions. They include The Holocaust Industry, What Gandhi Says, and I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It. A 2020 study ranked Finkelstein the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.
Norman Finkelstein's new book is Gaza's Gravediggers
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-15). No talks until Iran's conditions are met: SNSC chief
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has said that mixed signals from the US president should not distract anyone from the new realities around oil and the straits, adding that there will be no negotiations until Tehran's conditions are met.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(2026-09-16). Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.
(2026-09-16). A topical task of multilateral diplomacy. onlineopinion.com.au The UN wants to revive the dream of a new international economic order. Can it turn half-century-old promises into action?
(2026-09-16). Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. aljazeera.com Trump administration pushes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel amid criticism over mass targeting of civilians in the region.
(2026-09-16). Iran's Sepehran Airlines plane scare: Kermanshah-bound Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Mashhad. hindustantimes.com Amid the ongoing war in Iran, tense moments unfolded aboard an Iranian Sepehran Airlines flight after the Boeing 737 reportedly experienced a tire burst shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, which was heading toward Kermanshah, was forced to turn back to Mashhad after the crew declared an emergency. Video footage reportedly captured anxious passengers inside the plane as the aircraft returned for an emergency landing. Reports also mentioned possible engine damage following the incident. The Boeing 737 landed safely in Mashhad, and no casualties were reported. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions an…
(2026-09-16). DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo? aljazeera.com M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.
(2026-09-16). Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has formally declared a national HIV emergency in the country. In a pre-recorded video press statement on Tuesday, Dr Lalabalavu said the decision was backed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his Cabinet due to the "seriousness of the epidemic". The health minister confirmed that…
(2026-09-16). Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-09-16). Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it. aljazeera.com Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.
(2026-09-16). Houthis harden Red Sea foothold, Riyadh promises retaliation, Egypt backs call. geo.tv Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi receives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival in Cairo on September 15, 2026.— Reuters
(2026-09-16). Is this how NATO-Russia war starts? 'Reckless' Moscow fires flares at Denmark's helicopter | Putin. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Russia and NATO have flared in the Baltic Sea after Denmark accused a Russian frigate of firing signal flares at a Danish military helicopter during a routine sortie. Copenhagen condemned the incident as reckless intimidation, while Moscow blamed the Danish pilots and called their actions provocative, raising fresh concerns over a potential escalation in the Baltic.
(2026-09-16). Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'…
(2026-09-16). The stockpile is over: why Australian businesses are rethinking the role of inventory. onlineopinion.com.au Australian manufacturers have slashed the stock on their shelves. Is this newfound efficiency – or the quiet removal of their last buffer against disruption?
(2026-09-16). Anthropic CEO didn't foresee the speed of global AI growth. aljazeera.com Anthropic's CEO says he 'didn't appreciate' the speed with which AI's growth would underpin the global economy.
(2026-09-16). Is US health care too broken to cure cancer? aljazeera.com Ted Okon tells Al Jazeera that even with a cure, the US wouldn't be able to treat everyone with cancer.
(2026-09-16). 'Europe pulled US away…': On TV, Putin top aide explains why Ukraine war never ended | Lavrov. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has blamed Europe for derailing the Anchorage agreements, claiming that had Washington and Moscow been allowed to move forward, the Russia-Ukraine war could have ended a year ago. Lavrov's remarks put fresh focus on Moscow's criticism of Europe's role in the stalled peace process.
(2026-09-15). The 6th Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche enthroned at Gangchen Monastery in Xizang Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The 6th Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche, Jamyang Choephel Jampa Gyaltsen, was formally enthroned at Gangchen Monastery in Sakya County, Xizang Autonomous Region, on Tuesday.
(2026-09-16). Houthi drone intercepted near Makkah as Saudi-led coalition warns holy sites are 'red line'. geo.tv
(2026-09-16). Attacks on Saudi oil expose Iraqi PM's struggle to control armed factions. aljazeera.com
(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). China warns against space 'battlefield' after US says weapons deployed. geo.tv Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun attends a press conference in Beijing, China January 7, 2025.— Reuters China warns against "weaponisation of outer space".Russia calls for space to be kept "free of any weapons".Iran provided satellite images for targeting US…
(2026-09-15). Iran's Electro-Optical Missiles Take Out F-15s Warships — Yemen Offensive Shocks Israel. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh MintPress News Ansarallah-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. In this episode of the Target Stream, Mint …
(2026-09-15). Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of. al-monitor.com The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region. | Fresh fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government has dragged in Riyadh, with the Houthis declaring a maritime blockade on the kingdom and targeting its ships in the Red Sea.
(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…
(2026-09-15). Trump administration plans $2.8B arms sale to Israel, including 2,000-lb bombs. al-monitor.com Washington's plan to give Israel 40,000 additional MK-84 2,000-pound bombs signals carte blanche for Israeli attacks on Iran and militias it aids across the region.
(2026-09-15). Iran War Caught Between Two Elections. unitedworldint.com By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran The war involving Iran has entered a sensitive phase as its military developments coincide with two important electoral calendars in Israel and the United States. From this perspective, the war is no longer merely a …
(2026-09-15). Houthis seize control of the Red Sea, threatening Saudi oil production and a wider war. wsws.org The narrow waterway linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean carries 12 percent of maritime world trade. With the Strait of Hormuz closed, this portends the opening of another front in the wider regional war between the US-Israeli bloc and Iran.
(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). How far will Iran push Houthis against Saudi Arabia amid raging conflict? al-monitor.com As Iran-backed Houthis broaden attacks on Saudi Arabia, Tehran's delicate calculation is exploiting the current conflict without being dragged into an escalation of its own making.
(2026-09-15). Rep. Massie Moves to Impeach Sec. Hegseth Over Iran War. rightsanddissent.org Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today over his illegal waging of the U.S. war in Iran and other "high crimes and misdemeanors." Massie announced the move in a speech on the Congressional floor this afternoon. | Defending Rights & Dissent Policy Director Chip Gibbons issued the following statement in response to the announcement: "Defending Rights & Dissent strongly supports Rep. Thomas Massie's efforts to impeach Hegseth, including for violating the War Powers Resolution, extrajudicial killings, and attacking free speech rights. These affronts to our C…
(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). US Politicians Are Exploiting Their Own Supporters With Meme Coin Scams. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Sep 12, 2026 A recent series of scandals demonstrate how US politicians increasingly exploit their own supporters with financial schemes. The clearest example of this is the Trump family's deep involvement in the crypto industry. Reuters reported that the Trump family made $2.3 billion in income from crypto ventures between November …
(2026-09-15). Israeli Troops Kill Civilian in Southeastern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Late Monday, Israeli ground troops carried out an attack against the southeastern Lebanese town of Baraachit, killing one civilian in the barrage a machine gun fire. Exactly why the attack was carried out has yet to be disclosed by Israeli officials, though the neighborhood has seen a lot of former displaced returning home lately, and …
(2026-09-15). Milwaukee, September 17, 2026: Anti-Zionism Teach In. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(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). 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). Why can't Democrats outshine a dangerous, unstable, delusional, egomaniacal Trump? asiapacificreport.nz 
Because former president Joe Biden backed Israel's genocidal Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump avoids accurately accusing Biden of aiding and abetting genocide. Tyrant Trump has continued providing powerful weapons and unconditional political backing, writes Ralph Nader for Common Dreams. ANALYSIS: By Ralph Nader In his rambling and incoherent remarks for nearly two hours over two nights…
(2026-09-15). Norman Finkelstein's latest book indicts those 'in high places' for genocide in Gaza. mronline.org 
A review of Norman Finkelstein's 'Gaza's Gravediggers,' which indicts not Israel's military, but the global officials and institutions, such as the UN, the ICJ, and the media, who enabled and legitimized the genocide.
(2026-09-15). Remember Them: Palestine Scholars Murdered in the Gaza Genocide. publicbooks.org "In Palestine, some 87,000 students have suffered a near total disruption of their studies for the duration of the genocide, and more than 1200 have been killed. Upwards of 200 academic staff have perished, many in targeted attacks."
(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). UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes. tribune.com.pk 
The recovery of hundreds of bodies from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during the war that began nearly three years ago has raised fresh concerns about possible war crimes, the United Nations human rights chief said on Tuesday. | Volker Turk said the remains of what appeared to be entire families were being unearthed from sites destroyed during Israeli attacks, adding that many victims were women and children. | "It is heartbreaking that the loved ones of those missing for so long are only now having their worst fears confirmed," he said in a statement. | He said the discoveries r…
(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). 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). 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 Debt that Sustains American Power Is Becoming Much More Expensive. fpif.org As a result of the Iran War, investors are now demanding greater compensation for holding government debt. This comes after more than a decade of ultra-low yields on government bonds that fueled an economic expansion. The forces driving this repricing begin at the Strait of Hormuz, where the war has turned an energy shock into a monetary shock. | That shock has now reached Japan's bond market and the cost of financing American power itself. | The Strait of Hormuz sits at the intersection of energy dependence and financial vulnerability. Around a fifth of global oil passes through it, largely to Asia. Since the U.
(2026-09-15). Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says. al-monitor.com By Jacob BogageWASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress' nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday, as the Trump administration searches for ways to end the conflict and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.The war is expected to increase inflation by 0.5% in the first three months of 2027, according to the Congressional Budget Office accounting, which totaled expenses through August 1.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Report: Trump Transferring $3B Worth of Bombs to Israel, Funded by US Taxpayers. truthout.org The Trump administration is preparing to send a U.S. taxpayer-funded, $3 billion package of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, the biggest transfer of such weapons in recent years despite the administration's supposed commitment to maintaining ceasefire agreements across several of Israel's war fronts. The package includes 60,000 bombs, split between MK-84s, BLU-117s, and I-2000 "bunker buster"… |
(2026-09-15). Makkah Pact: Moscow's Message of Caution to India. ummid.com With speculation swirling about which countries might join the Makkah Pact next – and what it means for India – the Kremlin has weighed in with a message of caution: don't read too much into it yet.
(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). Reading 'Capital'… slowly. mronline.org 
Chapter 1: The Commodity, Section 1: The Two Factors of the Commodity: Use-Value and Value (substance of value, magnitude of value)…
(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). 'Major Win' for Democracy as Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attack on Mail-In Voting. scheerpost.com Jon Queally Common Dreams The US Supreme Court on Monday night rejected a bid by the Trump administration to keep onerous US Postal Service rules for mail-in ballots in place, which voting-rights defenders said risked depriving millions of people of the franchise in this year's midterm elections. After a back-and-forth legal battle over the USPS rules that dragged on for months, the …
(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). 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). Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029. aljazeera.com Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics says.
(2026-09-15). FCC summons Imran Khan's hospital transfer case record from SC. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday sought the record of the case regarding the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital from the Supreme Court (SC), while also requesting records of all similar cases from high courts across the country. | The development emerged as the three-member bench, headed by FCC Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard an appeal against an IHC ruling on the transfer of three prisoners to a private hospital. | In the wake of the SC August 18 order that Imran be taken to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital, three inmates at Adiala Jail appro…
(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). 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.
(2026-09-15). 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). China informs foreign embassies of DNA collection procedures: FM on rescue efforts following mudslide in Xizang region. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that China has informed relevant countries' embassies in China of the procedures for DNA information collection from relatives of the missing foreign nationals.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Restrain Social Media Firms, Not Children: Experts, Activists. ummid.com Over 130 experts and rights activists have urged the European Union (EU) and other countries imposing restrictions on minors to rein in social media firms to make their platforms safe for children.
(2026-09-15). US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting. al-monitor.com The United States hammered home a message touting its energy dominance at Tuesday's meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, while brushing past the consequences of Washington's war in Iran and environmental concerns. | The meeting's slogan to "Unleash the full potential of American energy" has been repeated by US officials tirelessly in Texas since the gathering kicked off Monday.
(2026-09-15). Big firms spent at least $1.7B on union-busting last year. mronline.org 
The nation's corporations spent $1.7 billion on union-busters last year—and that figure actually is an understatement.
(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). 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.
(2026-09-15). China's nuke bomber reveal: H-6N flies with JL-1 missile as Xi signals Taiwan-war deterrence to US. hindustantimes.com New PLA footage has shown an H-6N bomber carrying what Chinese state media identified as the JL-1 air-launched ballistic missile, providing the first official public view of China's airborne nuclear-strike capability. The video appeared in a CCTV documentary marking the PLA's 99th anniversary and depicted the bomber, escorted by J-20 fighters, during a joint anti-ship exercise. Analysts assess the H-6N—JL-1 pairing as the air-based component of China's developing nuclear triad, alongside land-based intercontinental missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
(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). Asian Games cruise ship arrives. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 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). New Details On How Space Force Has Waged Electronic Warfare Against Iran. twz.com 
U.S. Space Force's top officer has shared new details about his service's use of electronic warfare capabilities during Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess highlighted th…
(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). 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). Argentina steps up legal campaign against Falkland Islands oil firms. aljazeera.com Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.
(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). What India's 'Cockroach' protests reveal about digital authoritarianism. globalvoices.org The protests of the CJP offer both a warning and grounds for democratic optimismGlobal VoicesStudents from all over India protesting against the 2026 NEET UG paper leak at the Jantar Mantar observatory, New Delhi, on July 20, 2026, ahead of a march to the parliament. Photo by Sumita Roy Dutta via Wikimedia Commons ( (2026-09-15). International trade theory not developmental. mronline.org 
Most free trade advocates falsely claim comparative advantage ensures developmental gains for all from trade liberalisation. But even mainstream theory doesn't promise partial liberalisation is better.
(2026-09-15). Cristiano Ronaldo moves further close to 1,000-goal dream target. ummid.com Portuguese legendary footballer, who is currently playing in Roshn Saudi League (RSL) for Al-Nassr FC, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thursday moved closer to his dream target of 1,000 goals in international football.
(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). Syria's Sharaa talks economic ties with UAE leader: What to know. al-monitor.com The UAE is moving to boost trade and investment ties with Syria amid the conflicts in the region and following initial caution in its dealings with Damascus.
(2026-09-15). Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Resolution To Impeach Pete Hegseth Over Iran War, Civilian Casualties. news.antiwar.com Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Tuesday introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, referred to by the Trump administration as the Secretary of War, for "high crimes and misdemeanors" over the war with Iran and other unauthorized conflicts, military operations, and large numbers of civilian casualties that he has overseen. Massie unveiled …
(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). 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). The case for NZ joining the UK in sanctioning Israel over illegal West Bank settlements. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Karen Scott The New Zealand government has so far declined to join the United Kingdom and announce sanctions on goods produced in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The UK is one of 12 countries, including France and Canada, which have announced similar trade restrictions or an intention to do so. The…
(2026-09-15). The crippling effects of unnecessary war. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In California, gas stations are facing a unique challenge. The station signs are only confi…
(2026-09-15). McCullum calls on Pietersen to shake things up. tribune.com.pk 
England's white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum said he wants newly-appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to shake things up and has encouraged the former Ashes and Twenty20 World Cup-winning batter to speak up if he has ideas on how to improve the side. | Pietersen was appointed last week and joined the coaching staff ahead of the series against Sri Lanka, with his involvement extending through a busy period culminating in next year's one-day international World Cup. | "He's obviously got an incredible pedigree as a player and a ‚Å lot of guys grew up idolising Kev. He's brought a ton of energy to the…
(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). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(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). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-15). Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore from US concert tour was not his decision. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghSept 15 (Reuters) – Pop star Ed Sheeran said on Tuesday dropping American rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was notSheeran's decision but that of the tour's promoter, even as Sheeran distinguished his political approach from Macklemore's.Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's U.S. tour after his pro-Palestinian comments and "Free Palestine" remarks during a September 4 concert in New Jersey.
(2026-09-15). Kennedy Center board warns of bankruptcy unless Trump's name returns to building. nationofchange.org 
A 57-page draft resolution ties the center's fundraising future to ten proposed inscriptions honoring the president, as a federal judge who already ruled the board overstepped weighs a related case.
(2026-09-15). Behind the "A.I. Catastrophe" stampede: A genuine warning turned into a pretext for war-making and 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). Putin's jet drones force Ukraine's F-16s into action as Zelensky runs out of cheap answers. hindustantimes.com Ukraine has deployed F-16 fighters armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles against Russian jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He acknowledged that firing expensive air-to-air missiles at drones is costly, but said protecting lives can leave no alternative. Zelensky also said he was briefed in Canada on a joint Ukrainian-Canadian project to develop a low-cost missile for countering jet drones. The need is urgent: Reuters reported Russia increased its use of jet-powered drones roughly sixfold over three months during the summer.
(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). 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.
(2026-09-15). We're Already Living Through Journalism's Dystopian Future. truthout.org If you are in San Francisco trying to follow the goings-on in your neighborhood or within city hall, you may have come across The Dissent. The website brands itself as "an AI newsroom" with work "reported, edited, and produced by named agents." Its founder and publisher Dakota Carrasco — a real person, and, incidentally, an analyst at the notorious investment firm BlackRock — published text on the… |
(2026-09-15). Lawmakers seek sports overhaul. tribune.com.pk 
National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has recommended sweeping reforms to the country's football administration and urged the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) to fully implement reforms required by FIFA. | The lawmakers, meanwhile, also raised concerns over the state of cricket and hockey in the country. | The committee, chaired by convener Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto, reviewed the state of football and sports in Pakistan at a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday. | The PFF President Syed Mohsin Gilani told the committee that FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had welc…
(2026-09-15). Bangladesh sentences to death seven key aides of ousted premier Hasina. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-15). Tragic: Indian-origin woman, friend crashed to death by subway train in Manhattan; tragedy caught on camera. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin woman and her Nepali-American friend were killed after being run over by a train at a subway station in New York, according to US media reports. It is suspected that on | Tragic: Indian-origin woman, friend crashed to death by subway train in Manhattan; tragedy caught on camera…
(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). 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). 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). Well found in Saharanpur Masjid debris sparks new row. ummid.com The discovery of the well in the Saharanpur Masjid debris has heated up local politics, with various factions moving to interpret the find in their own ways.
(2026-09-15). OnlyFans: Is it time for a content creators union? peoplesworld.org 
OnlyFans, if you're not already familiar with it, is a subscription platform where creators charge fans for videos, photos, direct messages, pay-per-view content, and tips. Launched in 2016, it features musicians, chefs, actors, fitness trainers, and more. Superstars like Blac Chyna, Bella Thorne, Cardi B, and Iggy Azalea connect with their fans on the platform …
(2026-09-15). AYUSH AACCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Apply before September 13. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' from August 31. 2026 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1.
(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). A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage. nationofchange.org 
As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee health coverage because of a disability.
(2026-09-15). Georgia Death Case Highlights The Urgent Need For The Supreme Court To Take A New Look At The Clemency Process In Death Penalty Cases. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost The state of Georgia plans to execute Stacey Humphreys on September 16. He was convicted and sentenced to death for a double murder that occurred in 2003. His case offers several examples of the serious problems that plague the death penalty system in this country, including one that generally draws little attention: …
(2026-09-15). 'More dangerous than drugs': BJP's war on beef in India's West Bengal. 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). 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). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-15). Trump-Picked Kennedy Center Board Votes to Shut It Down Following Latest Ruling. truthout.org UPDATE: Shortly after federal U.S. District Court Judge Christopher R. Cooper ruled once again that President Donald Trump's name could not be added to the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts without congressional approval, Trump's handpicked board of directors for the center voted on Tuesday to shut it down for the next two years for renovations… |
(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). Henan porcelain expands its global reach. ecns.cn Liling porcelain from central China's Hunan Province, known for its distinctive underglaze polychrome technique, is now exported to more than 150 countries and regions and has been presented as a diplomatic gift on multiple occasions.
(2026-09-15). What makes these midterms so pivotal? aljazeera.com The 2026 midterms could reshape Washington as voters weigh Trump, party divisions and the issues driving the election.
(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). 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). Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines' Bangsamoro region. aljazeera.com With 98.56 percent of party-list votes counted, no party has received a majority, according to unofficial results.
(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). The Curious Case of Hindutva Foot Soldiers and BJP Ecosystem. ummid.com Arresting Swatantra Bharadwaj may be necessary. But the larger challenge is to question the ecosystem that makes people like him believe that hatred is a form of loyalty, aggression is a form of courage and attacking dissenters is a form of service.
(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). Why is the far-right embracing crypto? aljazeera.com From billionaire donors backing parties to far-right activists raising funds in Bitcoin.
(2026-09-15). Athletes share 'what women in sport look like' to rebut Sydney Sweeney ad. aljazeera.com Female athletes are against a sports-betting ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.
(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). Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge. aljazeera.com The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.
(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). 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). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(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). Contrast between Mohan Bhagwat's speeches and condition of Indian Muslims. ummid.com There is something profoundly revealing about the contrast between Mohan Bhagwat's recent international speeches and the condition of Muslims in India.
(2026-09-15). Robin D. G. Kelley: What We're Experiencing Right Now Is Fascism. truthout.org MAGA's ongoing fascist assault on the nation's residents echoes past eras of U.S. enslavement, racial terror, dispossession, segregation, and exclusion. Historian and political analyst Robin D. G. Kelley, distinguished professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. history at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has written several books examining this history… |
(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). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-15). US Supreme Court rejects Trump's plans on postal ballots: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Trump has repeatedly criticised mail-in votes and has attempted to restrict them ahead of the midterms.
(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). Saudi Yanbu halt deepens oil strain as Europe scrambles for crude. al-monitor.com European crude importers are racing to secure new oil shipments as markets brace for the loss of up to 4% of global supplies into October following attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.
(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). Night raids rise in Palestine. electronicintifada.net Spike in detentions and incursions since October 2023 only accelerate decades of military abuses.
(2026-09-15). Camp Nou Will Host the Champions League Final in 2029. radiohc.cu Havana, September 15 (RHC) — The European Football Association (UEFA) announced today that Camp Nou, the stadium of Spanish club Barcelona, will be the venue for the Champions League final of the 2028-2029 season. | The meeting of the organization's executive committee added that the final of the most important club football tournament will be held in Munich, Germany, a city that recently hosted it in 2025. | For Spain, this will be the second final in just two years to be held on its soil, as the 2027 Champions League final will be held at the Metropolitano Stadium…
(2026-09-15). Redefining Suicide Awareness Beyond The Myth Of The Unbreakable Black Woman [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-15). Digital Duty of Care: Making Big Tech socially responsible. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's Digital Duty of Care Bill shifts the responsibility to provide a safe online environment to where it belongs – with Big Tech.
(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). 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). Reopened after 11 years, Benghazi University breaks 3 Guinness World Records. ummid.com The University of Benghazi, which was closed for the past eleven years due to the Libyan war, officially reopened all its faculties and facilities on September 4, 2026 in a ceremony breaking three Guinness World Records.
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). 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). 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). Munich, Barcelona to host Champions League finals. tribune.com.pk 
The 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and the 2029 final will take place at the rebuilt Camp Nou in Barcelona, UEFA announced on Tuesday. | Munich last hosted the Champions League final in 2025, when Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first title with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. | The last Champions League final played at Camp Nou was in 1999, a game that ended with Manchester United scoring twice in stoppage time to beat Bayern Munich 2-1. | Spain will thus once again take centre stage, just two years after the 2027 final, which is already scheduled to take place at 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). 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). 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). Houthi-run TV releases video of abandoned Mocha airport. aljazeera.com Houthi-run TV has aired drone video of Yemen's Mocha International Airport, empty and abandoned.
(2026-09-15). Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore. aljazeera.com The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
(2026-09-15). Centering Black Women And Women Of Color In The Child Care Debate [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-15). Covert Pentagon propagandists are tracking anti-war Americans, skirting the law. thegrayzone.com When a semi-anonymous social media user declared that the federal government had targeted her in a bizarre entrapment scheme, the paranoid claim snowballed into a more disturbing revelation: the Pentagon appears to be breaking the law by paying conservative influencers to track, surveil, and propagandize Americans. Who else is involved in the covert scheme? In mid-August, a conservative activist using the digital moniker "Datarepublican" quietly admitted she was employed by the Pentagon as a "special government employee." For months, she'd …
(2026-09-15). US think tank proposes military shift to Guam, CNMI and Pacific Islands. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago of RNZ Pacific A US foreign policy think tank is proposing a major shift in America's military strategy in Asia that would put Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and other Pacific islands at the centre of Washington's regional military posture. Defense Priorities, a Washington-based think tank, said the US should move much…
(2026-09-15). Kiev regime acts like mafia — Ukrainian blacklisted singer. infobrics.org Ukrainian agents extort citizens listed on the infamous Mirotvorets website, demanding money to remove them from the public kill list.
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). 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.
(2026-09-15). Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits? aljazeera.com Protesters in the DRC denounce law that could extend president's term.
(2026-09-15). Dearborn Mayor Invites Macklemore for City-Sponsored Show: "We Stand With You" truthout.org Dearborn's mayor issued an open invitation to Macklemore to perform a concert in the majority-Muslim Michigan city on Monday after the rapper was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's stadium tour for his speech onstage calling for a free Palestine. "Hey [Macklemore], if they don't want you performing in their stadiums, you're always welcome in Dearborn," said Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud in a post on… |
(2026-09-15). Against the Odds, BRICS Overcomes Sharp Divisions in New Delhi. infobrics.org The 18th summit of BRICS, a grouping with ten members including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa, concluded in New Delhi with a leaders declaration — a clear success for an event that brought together a deeply divided group of countries…
(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). Nearly half of US hospitals no longer deliver babies, new report finds. nationofchange.org 
Rural hospitals keep losing the fight over leaner Medicaid budgets, and a separate analysis finds reaching the nearest labor and delivery unit already takes an hour or more in fourteen states.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Two drone scares rock NATO back-to-back? Russia tests baltic airspace as Trump pushes Ukraine deal. hindustantimes.com NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight on September 15, President Gitanas Nausƒóda said. Lithuanian authorities said it had flown in from Belarus and was neutralised by Italian NATO fighters. Separately, Poland recovered a suspected Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near Rusinowo; its origin was preliminarily assessed as Russian, while a full inspection continues. The two incidents came as Donald Trump claimed Kyiv and Moscow had agreed to halt attacks on energy sites, a claim neither side immediately confirmed.
(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). 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). Bernie Sanders Reintroduces Bill To Make 32-Hour Workweek New Federal Standard. scheerpost.com By Chris Walker This article was originally published by Truthout "A 32-hour workweek is not a radical idea," Senator Sanders said. Amid growing concerns about technological advances and stagnant worker pay, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-California) introduced a bill earlier this month to reduce the workweek to 32 hours. "The 40-hour …
(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). 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). 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). Two AI disruptions, one firm: How attorneys are rebuilding casework and client acquisition at once. independentaustralia.net 
Not long ago, someone with a legal problem opened Google, typed a rough version of their question and clicked into a directory or a firm's landing page. Down the hall, an associate spent the afternoon reading discovery, drafting a memo and marking up a contract by…
(2026-09-15). El Nino reaches super status: Where will it bring rain, drought and heat? aljazeera.com Forecasters say the Pacific Ocean warming pattern could be the strongest on record. Here is what that means for you.
(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). 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). Newsletter: September 2026. rightsanddissent.org Defending Rights & Dissent Protest Appears in DHS AI Search for Minnesota 15 Defendant: | The Department of Homeland Security used Clearview AI facial recognition technology to search the internet for images of 'Minnesota 15' defendant Isaac Sant. In addition to false positive matches, the
(2026-09-15). Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fighting. aljazeera.com More than 3,400 people arrived in 48 hours as Djibouti prepares for more.
(2026-09-15). F is for Failure and Fascism. nationofchange.org 
On leadership, character, climate, prices, trade, alliances, militarism, health, civil/voting rights, even law and order.
(2026-09-15). Modern-Day Fascism Isn't a Rerun — It Is "End Times Fascism" truthout.org Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor launch their new book, End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World on Democracy Now! It examines how wealthy elites are preparing for "the end of the world," even as they contribute to growing inequality, political instability and the climate crisis. The rise of modern-day fascism is "not simply a rerun," explains Klein. "We don't believe that history repeats… |
(2026-09-15). Trump's EPA Repeals Limits on Power Plants' Carbon Emissions. truthout.org Coal is by far the dirtiest of the world's major energy sources. It accounts for almost half of the cumulative global carbon emissions since the industrial era began — as much as oil and natural gas combined. And it generates much more carbon dioxide per unit of energy than either oil or gas. Most climate experts agree that phasing out coal power is the single biggest change the world could make… |
(2026-09-15). USA votes against entire world, opposing equal representation of Africa, as it pushes to revive colonialism. mronline.org 
The U.S. was the only country to oppose a UN resolution replacing a colonial world map from year 1569, which misrepresents Africa's size. This is part of the Trump admin's overt attempt to revive colonialism.
(2026-09-15). Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026, Choice Filling Schedule Published. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List of the students, who are seeking admission in different medical and dental colleges for the year 2026-27, and are now participating in the Second Round of MBBS and BDS Counselling.
(2026-09-15). ICE Raid Hotspot Home Depot Removed as Sponsor of L.A.'s Official Mexican Independence Day Celebration. lataco.com Activists put pressure on the city, questioning why a business often at the center of ICE raids and accused of mass surveillance sponsored the event.
(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). 'Actively Malevolent': Trump EPA to Eviscerate Rules on Planet-Heating Pollution From Power Plants. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager Common Dreams In what environmental advocates describe as "another gift to the fossil fuel industry," the Trump administration plans to end rules limiting the release of planet-heating emissions from power plants that burn coal and gas. Power plants are considered the largest industrial source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US and account for about a quarter of the nation's climate pollution, according to the Environmental …
(2026-09-15). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Judge orders Labor Department to rewrite farmworker wage rule after finding it unlawful. nationofchange.org 
The ruling forces new minimum pay rates for the guestworker visa program that brings in most of the country's legal farm labor, with back pay possible for hundreds of thousands of workers.
(2026-09-15). Released: Open Source AI Model to Support Lunar Exploration. ummid.com Tech giant IBM and American space agency NASA Thursday announced the open-source release of the NASA‚ÄëIBM Lunar Foundation Model, one of the first publicly available foundation models for scientific exploration of the Moon, now available.
(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). Describing Himself as a "Hoax Buster," Trump Dismisses Legitimate AI Concerns. truthout.org In Truth Social posts on Monday, President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI), calling criticism of its unregulated expansion a "hoax," even as experts warn about the speed at which the technology is growing. The president's post cited imagery reminiscent of sci-fi movies, rather than referencing the ways in which AI is already being used in warfare and to… |
(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). One of L.A.'s Deadliest Roads is Next to Two Famous Cemeteries. Now It's a Flashpoint for the Mayoral Race. lataco.com Since 2013, the mile-long stretch has seen 95 crashes and four deaths, including a fatal crash last month that renewed calls for added safety measures.
(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). Romanian farmers clash with police over livestock export ban. aljazeera.com Dozens injured as 2,000 farmers – backed by far-right groups – protest the extension of a livestock export ban.
(2026-09-15). Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships. tribune.com.pk 
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. | The 2031 championships will be held in Munich, track and field's governing body said after a council meeting in Budapest, host to the recently-concluded Ultimate Championship. | "We were fortunate to have four outstanding bids for 2029 and 2031, and this was not an easy decision for the Council," World Athletics president Sebastian Coe told a press conference. | The 2027 event has already been awarded to Beijing. | "This c…
(2026-09-15). Supreme Court Upholds Block On Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive Order [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-15). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-15). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-15). Sen. Mitch McConnell Proves He's Still Alive, You Know, For The Most Part [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Finn Gomez / Getty | Well, y'all, we finally have proof that Sen. Mitch McConnell is still somewhat alive. | After months of
(2026-09-15). Government makes £5bn a year from immigration fees while applicants are forced into debt. nationofchange.org 
Home Office's fees are up to 10 times the processing cost — and rising every year…
(2026-09-15). US repeals pollution limits for fossil fuel power plants. aljazeera.com The US Environmental Protection Agency ends a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants.
(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). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-15). Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence. aljazeera.com Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
(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). Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, according to a U.S. official familiar with the sale.The planned sale, which has been informally communicated to relevant congressional committees who weigh in on large arms sales, includes 20,000 MK 84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said.
(2026-09-15). China begins construction of major offshore oil and gas project for Qatar. ecns.cn Construction of a major offshore oil and gas engineering project for Qatar's Bul Hanine oilfield began on Monday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, according to Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd (COOEC).
(2026-09-15). 2026 Global Sustainable Transport Forum to be held in Beijing. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Transport will host the 2026 Global Sustainable Transport Forum (2026) in Beijing from Sept. 22 to 23. The event aims to build international consensus and advance global cooperation in the sector.
(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). 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). Top U.S. Air Force Officer In Europe Implementing New NATO Air Defense Plan. twz.com 
With alarming incursions into NATO territory by Russian drones and missiles, and the possibility that worse is on the horizon, NATO is adapting its air defense playbook.
(2026-09-15). The Slow Disappearance of Black Studies on College Campuses. capitalbnews.org 
For Northwestern University alumna Keala Uchà¥a, the university's recent decision to restructure its African Studies program and cut two staff positions is hardly surprising. The move isn't isolated. Over the years, the university and students have clashed over protests, a faculty member has sued over not getting tenure, and some current and former students — …
(2026-09-15). US House Democratic leaders say they will vote 'present' on Trump impeachment motion. tribune.com.pk 
United States House Democratic leaders said Monday they will vote "present" on a motion to table an impeachment resolution targeting President Donald Trump, arguing that a formal impeachment effort should follow a more extensive congressional investigation. | Voting "present" means the lawmaker is formally participating but abstaining ⚪ voting neither yes nor no. | House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the joint statement as the House considers H Res 1486, introduced by Representative Al Green, on August 24. The resolution see…
(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). YFQ-44A Fury Has Been Fit Checked With Air-To-Ground Munitions. twz.com 
New imagery shared with TWZ by Anduril shows its
(2026-09-15). Stop Excluding Transgender Families From Maternal Health Conversations. newsone.com 
Source: Klaus Vedfelt / Getty | Too many healthcare settings continue to operate under heteronormative assumptions that fundamentally exclude queer, trans, and gender-expansive Black people from the important conversation around perinatal health. Specifically, Black transgender and nonbinary/gender-expansive people who are pregnant or seeking to become parents run into shock and surprise from providers who are ill-equipped to provide them care. In some cases, they run into outright discrimination and refusal of care. | The core issue is that gestational healthcare systems were built exclusively around cisgende…
(2026-09-15). EU "disinformation" claim against me exposed as baseless. electronicintifada.net Katharina von Schnurbein's colleagues fail to find flaws in my work.
(2026-09-15). Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces reelection bid. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took the opportunity on Labor Day to announce his intention to run for reelection as Mayor of what is often called America's "Second City." Just days after billionaire Michael Saks pumped $500,000 into the campaign of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the Mayor told a crowd of African Americans and other …
(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). 'Antigone' play review: An amazing anti-Trump adaption with focus on resistance. peoplesworld.org 
The Latino Theater Company and Getty Villa Museum's stunning co-presentation of Antigone: In the Language of Kings is arguably the theatrical event of the year for Los Angeles' theatergoers. In this very Angeleno Antigone, LTC's associate artistic director and playwright Evelina Fernández has transplanted Sophocles' 5th century B.C. Greek tragedy from Thebes to pre-Columbian Tenochtitlan, capital …
(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). 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). China In Photos: Fear-mongering will only hamper efforts toward sound global AI governance: spokesperson. ecns.cn Fear-mongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only hamper efforts toward sound global AI governance, which serves no one's interest, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-09-15). Maharashtra MBBS, BDS Admission 2026: Round 2 Preference Submission Starts. ummid.com The Maharshtra CET Cell has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule confirming the new dates of MBBS and BDS Choice Filling and Allotment dates for the Round 2 of admission for the year 2026-27.
(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). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(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). "The Common Good Economy" : Economist Mariana Mazzucato on Failures of U.S. Capitalism. democracynow.org We speak with the influential Italian American economist Mariana Mazzucato, author of the new book The Common Good Economy: A New Compass. She argues the economic system is broken and that rather than intervening only after major failures, policymakers need to proactively shape markets to deliver on specific goals. | "What we ended up doing was socializing the risks and privatizing the rewards," Mazzucato says. | Mazzucato teaches economics at University College London, where she leads the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Her previous books include Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capi…
(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). 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). Parents of Trans Kids Slam Mount Sinai for Permanently Ending Trans Youth Care. truthout.org On September 4, the Mount Sinai hospital system in New York City — one of the largest health networks in the city — agreed in a settlement with President Donald Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) to permanently stop providing gender-affirming care for minors. The settlement also included an agreement that the hospital system will pay an undisclosed financial penalty, and that it will… |
(2026-09-15). Algeria faces calls to drop death penalty plans after wildfires. aljazeera.com Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.
(2026-09-15). Grenzen nach Bedarf: Wenn der Westen sein eigenes Spiel verliert. strategic-culture.su Der Westen liebt Regeln. Vor allem solche, die er selbst auslegt. Das gilt besonders fàºr Grenzen. Manche sind heilig und unantastbar, andere plà∂tzlich verhandelbar. Mal gilt territoriale Integrità§t, mal das Selbstbestimmungsrecht der Và∂lker. Entscheidend ist weniger das Prinzip als die politische Zweckmà§àüigkeit. | Jugoslawien durfte zerlegt werden. Kosovo durfte sich von Serbien là∂sen. Das war damals Freiheit, Selbstbestimmung und historische Gerechtigkeit. Bei anderen Là§ndern klingt dieselbe Forderung plà∂tzlich ganz anders: Separatismus, Destabilisierung, Ang…
(2026-09-15). Canary and George Galloway de-banking: wartime censorship escalates. wsws.org While Canary has been driven to the brink of bankruptcy and Galloway cannot access UK banking facilities, far-right leader Nigel Farage has secured donations this past week from two British crypto-billionaires worth £72 million.
(2026-09-15). Saudi Arabia promises to respond to Houthi attacks 'firmly'. aljazeera.com Saudi-led coalition promises to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
(2026-09-15). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(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). 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). 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).
(2026-09-15). 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). Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028. progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN AND NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2026-09-15). Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts over 'potential danger' in Jeddah, Makkah, Taif. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts Tuesday warning of a "potential danger" in Jeddah, Makkah and Taif in the country's west, urging residents to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions. | The alerts were issued through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies, according to the Saudi Civil Defence. | Authorities did not specify the nature of the potential danger. | Residents were urged to remain calm and immediately move to the nearest safe place, preferably inside a building or an interior room away from windows, and remain there until the danger passes. | The Civil Defence also advis…
(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). Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation. nationofchange.org ProPublica uncovered the machinery of the Dominican Republic baseball factory, whose lenders and trainers exploit players as young as 11. Here are the key findings from our reporting.
(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). 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). Vote Safe Website Is A Scheme Todd Set Up. Don't Fall For It [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-15). Reflexión y análisis del legado de Fidel en Nuestra Bandera. radiohc.cu 
En Sevilla, capital de la región autónoma de Andalucía, España, preparan otra actividad de homenaje al líder eterno de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, y para divulgar detalles hablamos con la ingeniera Diana Fernández Romero, militante del Partido Comunista a cargo de la secretaría de Paz y Solidaridad en esa ciudad. | øDe qué se trata la actividad que preparan para el próximo 14 de septiembre? | Se trata de la presentación en Sevilla del número 271 de la revista Nuestra Bandera, una edición monográfica dedicada al centenario del nacimiento de Fidel Castro y titulado: ´100 años con Fidel. Memoria para…
(2026-09-15). Cerimedo, tres disparos y un oscuro trasfondo. radiohc.cu Fernando Cerimedo, ex asesor de los presidentes de Argentina, Javier Milei, y de Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, pasó de sospechoso principal del atentado a balazos contra una pareja, al eje de una presunta red de la derecha internacional. | El polémico individuo colaborador de políticos de derecha fue acusado en Bolivia de ordenar un ataque de sicarios contra una compañera sentimental, quien ha revelado lo que llama notorios vínculos de Cerimedo con acciones ilegales. | El reo, acusado de intento de feminicidio, fue detenido cuando según las autoridades intentaba volar a Buenos Aires, poco después de la balacera que casi…
(2026-09-15). Colombia's statistics chief sacked for claiming Petro did not manipulate statistics. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella sacked his statistics chief because he claimed he found no anomalies in labor statistics presented by the administration of former President Gustavo Petro. In a press statement, De la Espriella's press secretary said that DANE director Ricardo Valencia was sacked for claiming "that he had not found any anomalies …
(2026-09-15). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-15). Marine Heatwaves and El Niño Are Disrupting Fisheries. nationofchange.org 
Warming waters alter where fish and shellfish live, push them beyond what they can tolerate and increase risk of disease.
(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.