(2026-09-10). IAEA escalates Iran nuclear dispute with first Security Council referral in 20 years. geo.tv This illustration, taken on June 16, 2025, shows the International Atomic Energy Agency logo and the Iranian flag. — Reuters
(2026-09-10). Houthis Tighten Grip on Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Threatening Global Trade. moderndiplomacy.eu Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis are moving closer to gaining control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key route for commodity ships, according to Yemeni military sources. The Houthis are approaching full control of coastal cities including the historic port of Mocha and Dhubab as they aim to dominate the entire Yemeni Red Sea coast. Fighting is …
(2026-09-10). The Iran war looms large as BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi. responsiblestatecraft.org As diplomats prepare for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi this weekend, the Iran war is looming large.India, which assumed the BRICS chairmanship in January, was already facing the difficult responsibility of securing consensus to achieve concrete movement on a variety of trade, economic, and financial objectives. Now, the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran has dramatically complicated this effort, throwing the global economy into uncertainty and dividing BRICS countries, including some that are actively participating on either side of the conflict. The tensions within the bloc are far more significant than they…
(2026-09-10). America Can't Win the Minerals Race Without a 21st-Century Mining Workforce. wattsupwiththat.com For all the investments the Trump administration has made in reshoring the nation's mineral supply chains, its investment in America's mining schools may prove to be the most important.
(2026-09-10). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-10). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-10). VW Osnabràºck: Making weapons for genocide and war instead of convertibles. wsws.org With the sale of VW's Osnabràºck plant to an Israeli financial investor, the SPD, IG Metall union and VW's works council are paving the way to a war economy.
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 9/9: Presentation: Mapping Genocide with American Indian Cultural District. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-09-10). Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he's a victim. aljazeera.com Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
(2026-09-10). Trump administration doubles down on attack on mail ballots. wsws.org Less than 8 weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, the Trump administration is escalating its drive to disenfranchise millions of working class and poor voters. The centerpiece of the White House's assault on the right to vote is its attack on mail-in voting.
(2026-09-10). Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a 'ceasefire' brokered in October.
(2026-09-10). Three Major Revelations About The Gaza Holocaust In The Israeli Press. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Israeli press has published three significant revelations about the Gaza holocaust, reporting (1) that Benjamin Netanyahu concealed advanced knowledge of the Hamas attack on October 7, (2) that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages immediately after October 7, and (3) that according to an IDF drone operator, the Israeli military was intentionally firing on civilians throughout Gaza during its operations in the Palestinian territory. | The first two come from a Haaretz article…
(2026-09-10). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Gaza Scholasticide and the American Historical Association. juancole.com
(2026-09-10). Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census. aljazeera.com The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.
(2026-09-10). Wenshan pomegranates make first export to Vietnam. ecns.cn A batch of 8.5 metric tons of fresh pomegranates from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, southwest China, has been exported to Vietnam, marking the first pomegranate export from the region, Kunming Customs said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz. globalvoices.org 'We cannot allow our young people to become victims of an unjust war of aggression.'Global Voices Representatives from Korean civil society marched from the U.S. Embassy to the Blue House (the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea) in Seoul. Image provided by People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy in This post is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-10). Western Cape mobilises emergency response to Beaufort West water crisis. sanews.gov.za Western Cape mobilises emergency response to Beaufort West water crisis | The Western Cape Government has mobilised a coordinated, multi-agency emergency response to support the Beaufort West Municipality, following severe flooding that damaged critical water supply infrastructure and disrupted water services to the town. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, said the government's focus remains on restoring water supply as quickly as possible and ensuring residents have access to emergency water in the interim. ⚪ "Since the incident…
(2026-09-10). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). First outbound yacht clears customs at Sanya Port's Qingshui Bay area. ecns.cn The Chinese-flagged yacht "Yangdu Tong" departed from Lingshui Qingshui Bay Yacht Marina in Hainan Province, south China, for Hong Kong on Monday after completing exit procedures, marking the first outbound yacht clearance since the Qingshui Bay port area of Sanya Port officially opened to international voyages.
(2026-09-10). Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety. aljazeera.com AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.
(2026-09-10). Rep. Aisha Wahab is right: America must talk to the Taliban. responsiblestatecraft.org Kabul — Last month, when Aisha Wahab of California became the first Afghan-American elected to Congress, her victory was heralded as a sign that Afghans had truly made their mark in American society. Afghan social media was inundated with messages of pride and celebration, Western-funded diaspora media outlets rushed out "who is Aisha Wahab" pieces, and even former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the 38-year-old on her victory.But that celebration was short-lived.During
(2026-09-10). Online debate surges after Jiangxi family faces subsidy review over daughter's Hong Kong concert trip. ecns.cn A viral online debate has erupted after a low-income household in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, faced a review of its subsistence allowance benefits following the daughter's trip to Hong Kong to attend a concert.
(2026-09-10). Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE. aljazeera.com Relations have been strained for years, as the two countries took differing positions on several regional issues.
(2026-09-10). Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters. aljazeera.com Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
(2026-09-10). Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel's first embassy. aljazeera.com Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
(2026-09-10). France Leads Europe's Push to Break US Space Dependence. thinktank.pk France is increasingly positioning itself as Europe's strongest political and strategic force for space sovereignty, at a moment when the United States—led by NASA, SpaceX and a powerful private-sector ecosystem—continues to dominate global launch capacity, satellite communications and commercial space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9—10, 2026, has therefore become more …
(2026-09-10). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-10). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-10). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-10). "The verdict against Bogdan is an indictment of the Ukrainian regime" wsws.org On September 6, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP-Germany), as part of its campaign for the Berlin state election, held a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the slogans "Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk!" We publish below the speech by Katja Rippert, SGP candidate in the Berlin elections.
(2026-09-10). Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn't sign him, says Ryan Giggs. aljazeera.com Former United assistant coach reveals his pursuit of a teenage Mbappe after a tip-off from a French scout.
(2026-09-10). AfD victory: Heads explode in Magdeburg and Berlin. mronline.org 
Robert Dale analyses the massive vote for the far right in the eastern German state which has rocked European politics.
(2026-09-10). The bridge: from Magellan to Panama and the return of multimodal connectivity. onlineopinion.com.au The modern world has too many choke points and not enough redundancies.
(2026-09-10). New survey finds over 500 additional petroglyphs in Ningxia's Helan Mountains. ecns.cn A re-survey of the Helan Mountains rock art site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has uncovered more than 500 previously unrecorded petroglyphs, including a rare four-horse chariot carving never before seen in the area.
(2026-09-10). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-10). Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention. aljazeera.com Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
(2026-09-10). US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections. portside.org US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections |
(2026-09-10). From Votes to Dollars: How Trump Is Changing US Electoral Politics. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's latest promise to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has turned the 2026 midterm campaign into something far larger than an ordinary electoral contest. The proposal, announced at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, is estimated to cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval. …
(2026-09-10). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-10). More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences. portside.org More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences |
(2026-09-10). Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines. aljazeera.com Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
(2026-09-10). 'Easy decision' Naoero becomes third Pacific Islands Forum member with Jerusalem embassy. asiapacificreport.nz 
By RNZ Pacific reporters Naoero, formerly known as Nauru, has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the third Pacific Island nation to do so. Naoero's Vice-President Lionel Aingimea said it sent a message to the world about where the island nation stood. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel had committed to sending Naoero medical…
(2026-09-10). Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate. aljazeera.com Donald Trump promised a $5,000 'dividend' to every adult US citizen.
(2026-09-10). Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens. aljazeera.com The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2026-09-10). Pinglu Canal, key project of western land-sea corridor, to open Sept. 16. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, a key project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in western China, will officially open to navigation on Sept. 16, authorities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region announced at a press conference in Nanning, the regional capital, on Monday.
(2026-09-10). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-10). Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role. aljazeera.com Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.
(2026-09-10). Exhibition marking Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A commemorative exhibition celebrating the 70th birthday of late Hong Kong singer and actor Leslie Cheung opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan's Tawila camp. aljazeera.com Insufficient aid and shelter increase hardship for displaced in Tawila, as malnutrition and disease spread rapidly.
(2026-09-10). Fired After the Charlie Kirk Revenge Purge, They're Still Unemployed. theintercept.com 
The grief Emily Taylor had been holding at bay finally washed over her in January. It had been four months since a lone gunman shot Charlie Kirk in the throat at Utah Valley University, killing the conservative commentator in minutes. That winter "was the first time in my entire life that I didn't go back to school," said the former English professor, holding back tears. | Taylor had
(2026-09-09). China rejects U.S. allegations against Chinese AI firms over model distillation. ecns.cn China on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to recent U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called "industrial-scale" efforts to distill capabilities from U.S. AI models, calling the allegations groundless and lacking a legal basis, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference.
(2026-09-10). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-10). India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA. sanews.gov.za India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA | India has identified infrastructure, critical minerals, and skills development as three key areas where South Africa can expect deeper cooperation over the next five years. | Speaking ahead of the BRICS Summit, India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Shri Prabhat Kumar, told SAnews.gov.za the two countries have strong prospects for expanding economic cooperation, investment and technical exchange. | Kumar said India had made significant progress in digital public infrastructure, logistics, science and t…
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 144th House District race in Bucks County. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 144th House District seat?:…
(2026-09-10). Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt. aljazeera.com Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
(2026-09-10). Deutschlands Ukraine-Dilemma. Berlin ist wàºtend auf Kiew, wagt es aber nicht, dessen Forderungen abzulehnen. strategic-culture.su Zwei Nachrichten, die deshalb interessant sind, weil sie einander widersprechen: Deutschland verspricht der Ukraine die Lieferung von Tausenden Drohnen und Raketen und beschwert sich gleichzeitig àºber eben diese Ukraine. | Was ist damit gemeint? | Einerseits berichtete die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters gestern, dass Deutschland und die Ukraine kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Drohnen-Deals stehen. Diese Vereinbarung soll nicht nur die gemeinsame Entwicklung verschiedener Drohnentypen umfassen, sondern auch Raketen sowie die entsprechende Software. Dies kà∂nnte das urspràºnglich angekàºndigte Drohnen…
(2026-09-10). Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here's why. whyy.org The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. | In this July 19, 2006 file photo, a woman walks next to a "For Rent" sign at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif. Real estate data firm Zillow reports on U.S. home rental prices in December 2014 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)…
(2026-09-10). How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump. levernews.com 
When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I'm most proud of is
(2026-09-10). Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Eighth September 2026 marks another important day in UK-Israel-Palestine relations. Once again, Great Britain leads the way in censoring Israel for its illegal activities in the West Bank. In a highly anticipated speech in the House of Commons, the British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced a ban on all goods produced in the illegally occupied West Bank settlements. | The announcement gains added weight as it was made by a prominent Jewish Foreign Secretary who had served as the leader of the Labour Party and who might still play a more important role in…
(2026-09-10). Is Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona's next breakout star? aljazeera.com Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.
(2026-09-10). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-09). China ranks 2nd in global trade in services brand value: report. ecns.cn China ranks second globally, with 21 brands included in the Trade in Services 100 2026 list and a combined brand value of $876.77 billion, accounting for 19.08% of the total, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections. aljazeera.com Attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say the US government illegally rolled back landmark protections.
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). Narrative of China 'pulling up the ladder' finds no market in Global South: spokesperson. ecns.cn The so-called "pulling up the ladder" narrative finds no market in the Global South, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-09). Shanghai sports authorities confirm Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout. ecns.cn Shanghai Sports Bureau on Thursday confirmed that former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to quit the state sports system after voluntarily accepting a buyout to end his employment relationship with the bureau.
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race. portside.org Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race |
(2026-09-10). ONS Peddling Fake Heatwave Deaths Scare. wattsupwiththat.com It was only two weeks ago that I wrote about the official cover up of excess deaths in winter. It did not take long for my suspicions to be confirmed.
(2026-09-10). Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot. aljazeera.com Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Democracy Now! 2026-09-10 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, September 10, 2026…
(2026-09-10). 'Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou' innovation cluster retains top global ranking. ecns.cn The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" region has retained its position as the world's top innovation cluster, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Innovation Cluster Ranking 2026 released on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). In Numbers: China's foreign trade maintains rapid growth in first eight months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid gains, and import growth continuing to outpace exports, official data showed. | The country's total goods imports and exports rose 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about 5.13 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-August period, according to the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-09-10). Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession. sanews.gov.za Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession | Nine suspects are due to appear before the Edenvale Magistrate's Court in Gauteng today, after their arrest for the alleged illegal possession and dealing of precious metals, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team arrested two women and seven men at a property in Greenstone on Tuesday, 8 September. This after the team received intelligence regarding a foreign national allegedly trading in unwrought gold dust and nuggets sourced from illegal miners. ⚪ "A thorough searc…
(2026-09-10). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person's mouth covered with tape bearing a message "no to executions" in Iran, in Paris in France, January 31, 2026. | © 2026 Daniel Perron/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-09-10). 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:…
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum's three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen…
(2026-09-10). Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine. aljazeera.com Israel's decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.
(2026-09-09). Xi extends Teachers' Day greetings, urges nurturing capable youth for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended greetings to teachers and educators across the country ahead of Teachers' Day, which is celebrated annually on Sept. 10.
(2026-09-10). Far-Right Hacker Touting Cyber Attacks on Leftist Sites Has Close Ties to Pentagon Influencer. theintercept.com 
DataRepublican, the X account of Pentagon employee Jennica Pounds, is frequently one of the first to post about hacks against the left.
(2026-09-10). Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways. aljazeera.com Trump says, 'Pretend I'm on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
(2026-09-10). The 6,000 reasons the world can't simply quit oil. onlineopinion.com.au Are we addicted to fossil fuel or is it a functional necessity?
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-09). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2026-09-10). Australia snubs Torres Strait in Melanesian Spearhead Group bid. asiapacificreport.nz By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa for the Torres News Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving a role to Torres Strait Islanders, its own Melanesian population. Responding to questions from the Torres News at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Palau last…
(2026-09-10). Chinese dance drama 'A Tapestry of a Legendary Land' returns to New York for third U.S. tour. ecns.cn The poetic dance drama "A Tapestry of a Legendary Land" returned to New York for its third U.S. tour and second engagement in the city.
(2026-09-10). Australia's political leaders are failing democracy. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's political leaders continue to put self-interest and political expediency ahead of the democratic principles they claim to uphold.
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 160th House District race in Chesco and Delco. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 160th House District…
(2026-09-10). The Predictable Earthquake: What Saxony Anhalt Tells Us About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu On Sunday 6 September 2026, voters in the eastern German state of Saxony Anhalt did something no electorate in the country had ever done. They handed the largest share of their vote, 43.8 per cent, to a party of the extreme right. The Alternative fàºr Deutschland, universally known by its own initials as the AfD, …
(2026-09-10). Saturday 10/3: Stand for Reparations! Justice for African & Indigenous People. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist, | 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley | Connie Barbour room…
(2026-09-10). Tuesday 9/15: Rally to Keep Coal Out. indybay.org Outside the Berkeley City Council Meeting at the School District Board Room • 1231 Addison St. , Berkeley , CA 94702 US…
(2026-09-10). The 'longstanding tradition' of defense corruption in Ukraine. mronline.org 
Western media mostly ignore the issue. It only comes up when it is needed to interfere in favor of this or that faction within Ukraine.
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial. portside.org Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial |
(2026-09-10). 'Gone in a blink': Nepal floods sweep away Indian workers who built hotels. aljazeera.com The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.
(2026-09-10). The intensifying US-Canada trade war: A product and accelerant of inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org American imperialism's aggression cannot be opposed by lining up with any one or a coalition of its imperialist rivals. The trade war between the US and Canada is a reactionary conflict between two imperialist powers desperately seeking to secure their interests.
(2026-09-10). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardiannotes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026. sanews.gov.za Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026 | Denel will showcase South African engineering, innovation and industrial capability when it participates in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition for the first time with the Department of Defence as its shareholder. | AAD 2026 will take place from 16 – 20 September 2026, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, under the theme: "Advancing Defence Capability Together". | The exhibition will provide Denel with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, partners and stakeholders, while exploring new opportunities for growth. | Denel will showcase a r…
(2026-09-10). Sunday 10/4: FabMo Artisans Market. indybay.org The Bay Area's Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! | The Los Altos Community Center, Oct. 4 11AM-4PM | 97 Hillview Ave.
(2026-09-10). Trump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026. — ReutersTrump headlines first Republican midterm convention.Party hopes event sparks turnout before November 3.Some candidates fear Trump's…
(2026-09-10). Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing. sanews.gov.za Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing | Two suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Friday for allegedly manufacturing illicit drugs, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The suspects, who are foreign nationals, were nabbed in Erasmia, following a joint operation conducted by members of the Hawks South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) based at Headquarters, Crime Intelligence, K9 West Rand and Special Task Force Pretoria. ⚪ The operation is part of a much broader national effort by the South African Police Service (SAPS…
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). China's CPI up 0.8% in August, PPI up 3.8%. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8% year on year in August, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Reform UK Donations Overwhelmingly Have Overseas or Tax-Haven Ties. bylinetimes.com In last week's Channel 4 News and Verbatim exposé, which filmed senior Reform figures apparently encouraging foreign donations, the party's head of policy, James Orr, was caught on camera saying: "we just don't have British resident donors." | New Byline Times scrutiny of Reform's declared donations tests that claim against the record. Of the £17.09 million in donations and public funds recorded by the Electoral Commission for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, Reform UK accounted for nearly a third — some £5.4 million, more than any other party. | Of that £5.4 million, just over 87% by v…
(2026-09-10). Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy. aljazeera.com Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
(2010-09-26). No military response discussed under Makkah defence pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction under the Makkah Defence Agreement in response to the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that Pakistan would act when the "time comes". | "There is no such thing under discussion right now … When time comes (we) will act under the agreement," foreign ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said ‚Å at a weekly media briefing, in response to a question asking how Islamabad planned to fulfil its obligations under the ‚Ä&a…
(2026-09-10). Former HKSAR Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89. ecns.cn Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), died of illness at the age of 89 in Hong Kong at 9: 57 p.m. Tuesday.
(2026-09-09). China tops 2026 Global Public Security Index with 84.62 points. ecns.cn The Global Public Security Index Report (2025-2026) was released Thursday at a press conference for the 2026 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-10). Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack. aljazeera.com Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
(2026-09-10). Symposium: What I miss most about pre-9/11 America. responsiblestatecraft.org While it is somewhat cliche to say that the "whole world changed" after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, it does not detract from the reality of the statement. In numerous tangible ways, the culture, security, and politics of the nation were never the same after al-Qaida hijackers in passenger planes left nearly 3,000 people dead in smoldering ruins across lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. For many of us who lived through it all, a quarter century has passed in a blink, while at the same time the pre-9/11 Washington era paradoxically seems so far away, a…
(2026-09-10). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-10). EU Public Procurement Act: Will Human Rights Finally Matter More Than the Lowest Price? thinktank.pk The European Commission's proposed new EU Public Procurement Act could mark an important shift away from lowest-price contracting. But unless human rights and environmental due diligence become a firm requirement, the reform may struggle to prevent European public money from supporting labour abuses and environmental harm in global supply chains. Public procurement rarely attracts the …
(2026-09-09). Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong among top 10 world tourism cities: report. ecns.cn Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the world's top 10 tourism cities in the World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026), released at the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Okinawa: Amidst the drastic strengthening of US-Japan military bases. unitedworldint.com By Norio Ikemiyagi (Attorney) "Parachute training off the coast of Henoko," "Osprey formation flight—launched from an amphibious ship deployed to Iran?", "Once the base comes, it becomes 'daily life': Henoko residents fear them becoming a normal," "JGSDF division upgrade signals war preparations—13 prefectural groups issue statement of opposition" (Headlines from the July 22, 2026 issue …
(2026-09-10). Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The President from (Literally) Hell. juancole.com ( Let's face it. It's going to be hot, hot, hot. Or do I mean hotter, hotter, hotter, or even hottest, hottest, hottest, or someday, for all we know, beyond any words we might now have to describe it. | Though it seldom seems that way in the daily news, we're talking about a genuinely apocalyptic possibility. Give us human beings full credit. Somehow, we've managed to come up with not one but two distinctly apocalyptic ways to potentially destroy ourselves and thi…
(2026-09-10). Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities. sanews.gov.za Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities | Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has officially opened the new EOT Solutions advanced metal processing and fabrication facility at Freeport Saldanha, marking an investment of more than R30 million in the region. | The facility, which currently supports approximately 15 direct jobs, strengthens Saldanha Bay's advanced manufacturing capabilities and reinforces growing investor confidence in the Western Cape as a destination for industrial development, economic growth and job creation. | The project also has th…
(2026-09-10). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-10). Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo. aljazeera.com Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display.
(2026-09-09). Beijing plans to encourage 'open-air museums' under draft regulation. ecns.cn Beijing is considering legislation to encourage the development of "open-air museums" by integrating scattered cultural and museum resources across the city.
(2026-09-10). NATO Allies Foil Suspected Russian Plot to Sabotage Undersea Cables. moderndiplomacy.eu This spring, NATO allies detected Russian submarines near the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic, engaged in a secret operation to use a weapon capable of damaging undersea cables without detection. This operation involved Russia's GUGI undersea warfare directorate, which utilized deep-sea submersibles to practice deploying this advanced technology. A joint effort by the United Kingdom, …
(2026-09-10). Xi extends congratulations over DPRK's 78th founding anniversary. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, on Wednesday extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), over the DPRK's 78th founding anniversary.
(2026-09-09). China unveils plan to build financial powerhouse, eyes stronger capital market by 2030. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a 15th-Five-Year-Plan-related press conference on Thursday, outlining measures to strengthen regulation, prevent risks and promote high-quality development.
(2026-09-10). After the AfD's election victory: The Left Party is courting the CDU. wsws.org After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party is ingratiating itself even more openly with the CDU and the other establishment parties and offering to prop up CDU-led governments. This recipe will not weaken the AfD but strengthen it further.
(2026-09-10). Tuesday 9/8: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Polk St in front of SF City Hall…
(2026-09-10). Pakistan's Cities at a Crossroads: New Push for Affordable Housing and Better Planning. thinktank.pk Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address its growing housing and urban development challenges as the Ministry of Housing and Works and UN-Habitat explore stronger cooperation on affordable housing, urban planning, research and policy implementation. The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation on the …
(2026-09-10). Zelenskiy's plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova, Norway PM reveals. geo.tv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on May 20, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — ReutersThe plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to…
(2026-09-10). India's Food Safety Crackdown: Raids, Shutdowns and New Warning Labels. moderndiplomacy.eu India is currently facing a serious food safety crisis, as regulators have suspended operations at many local eateries and branded restaurants, and are pushing for front-of-pack warning labels that have unsettled the packaged food industry worth over $100 billion. Food safety is a major concern in India, where consumers have long voiced worries about poor …
(2026-09-10). Japanese netizens' doubts over Chinese hot meals for rescuers at Gyirong Port reveal a misunderstanding of disaster relief. ecns.cn A video showing military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has prompted skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who questioned whether the personnel were merely "camping."
(2026-09-09). China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in first eight months. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals, according to data released on Thursday at the Immigration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/10: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-09-09). China adds 11 new occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape job market. ecns.cn China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday, as the country's expanding digital and green economies continue to create new employment opportunities.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-10). Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire. aljazeera.com Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
(2026-09-10). France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com France has deployed its first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft, strengthening its ability to monitor threats at sea and support anti-submarine missions. Built under the AVSIMAR programme, the new jets combine advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, intelligence-gathering and rescue capabilities as NATO bolsters its maritime security amid rising tensions with Russia.
(2026-09-10). Support in Australia and NZ for the freedom of jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "This conviction speaks to dictatorial, selective, politicised prosecutions and a grey repressive, unwelcoming state" — Mark Davis, lawyer and journalist.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-10). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-10). Friday 9/11: Stanford, UC Berkeley, the High-Tech Frenzy on the Campuses.How (NOT) to Rule the World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-10). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-09). Viral Chinese fashion influencer 'Trendy Grandpa' passes away in sleep aged 88. ecns.cn Chinese fashion influencer known online as "Trendy Grandpa," who won millions of followers by challenging stereotypes about aging with his stylish outfits and upbeat approach to life, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88.
(2026-09-10). Brazil's PT unveils Lula's election platform: austerity, nationalism and militarism amid deepening global crisis. wsws.org The PT's election platform is vague, self-congratulatory and systematically deceptive, painting a social reality entirely at odds with that lived by Brazilian workers and youth.
(2026-09-10). Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Yemen's government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.
(2026-09-10). Xi holds phone talks with British PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held phone talks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Congratulating Burnham on assuming office as British prime minister, Xi said that China and Britain are comprehensive strategic partners.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-10). The Progress(ives) War on Reliable and Affordable Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Progress and Progress(ive)…. two words with somewhat similar spelling but with entirely different meanings. I asked Grok to help identify the distinctions. Progress… a forward movement, advancement, or improvement over time. It's about actual results or the process of getting better. Progressive…..favoring or promoting reform, change, and new ideas (especially social or political change), happening gradually or in stages…..supporting "progress' as an ideology.
(2026-09-10). Japan baseball great and atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies aged 86. aljazeera.com Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
(2026-09-10). The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint. aljazeera.com Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). x.com 
Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-09). China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
(2026-09-10). CIFTIS 2026 opens in Beijing with more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 90 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Wednesday, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-10). Gloria Steinem Was Long Term Paid Operative For The CIA & US Imperialist Crimes. indybay.org Gloria Steinem who is being celebrated by the corporate media and capitalist class was a long term operative for the CIA around the world…
(2026-09-10). Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after Nepal flash floods. sanews.gov.za Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after Nepal flash floods | Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for, following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed on Thursday. ⚪ DIRCO said it had, following a formal request from the Nepalese government, arranged with the South African Police Service (SAPS) for the collection and coordination of DNA profiles from biological relatives of the missing South Africans. ⚪ The profiles were collected through the Victim Identification Centre under the SAPS Division: Detectives and Foren…
(2026-09-10). Houthis advance along Yemen's southern Red Sea coast. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi rebels are advancing along the Red Sea coast, to gain more leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(2026-09-10). BBNJ Information Exchange Mechanism: Why Capacity Matters More Than Data. moderndiplomacy.eu The discussion concerning the future Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the BBNJ Agreement—in simpler terms, the High Seas Treaty—has now reached an important phase. The full title of the treaty is the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas …
(2026-09-10). Enrique hails Dembele, praises Toure after PSG's win over Bratislava. aljazeera.com PSG coach hails 'marvellous' Dembele after the French forward scored two goals in PSG's 6—1 win over Toure's side.
(2026-09-10). Punjabi family deported from Canada after eights years, asylum claim, humanitarian grounds rejected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian authorities have deported a Punjabi family and rejected their asylum claim and subsequent request to remain in the country on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The family, originally from Punjab's Jalandhar and residing in Quebec, had spent nearly eight years in Canada, where the parents worked, paid taxes and raised their two children. | Why did family seek asylum in Canada ? | Harish travelled to Canada on a visitor visa in 2018 and later applied for asylum. | In his application, he said he had operated a grocery store in India and alleged that police, under pressure from a po…
(2026-09-10). Spain's spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis. aljazeera.com Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
(2026-09-09). Robot dogs, power bots take center stage at 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday, showcasing a range of advanced intelligent equipment and technologies.
(2026-09-10). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-10). Zheng Qinwen confirms participation in 2026 China Open. ecns.cn Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has confirmed her participation in the 2026 China Open, the tournament organizer announced on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Oakland is wide-open to billionaire AI data centers. indybay.org No Data Centers In Oakland!
(2026-09-10). Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns at WHO regional chief amid fraud allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post on Wednesday amid fraud investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported, citing her resignation letter. | Wazed began her five-year term as the WHO's Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024. However, she has been on unpaid administrative leave since last year. | Her resignation comes amid allegations related to financial fraud, her academic qualifications and the acquisition of a plot of land in Ban…
(2026-09-10). Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows. aljazeera.com Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.
(2026-09-10). Thailand's bogus amnesty law. wsws.org The legislation provides amnesty (or official pardons) to royalist and conservative forces while continuing the persecution of critics of the monarchy and other political opponents.
(2026-09-10). Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers. portside.org Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers |
(2026-09-10). Republicans divided over Trump's economy as RNC begins. aljazeera.com Republican strategist Adolfo Franco and GOP adviser Rina Shah clash over Trump's handling of the economy.
(2026-09-10). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-10). The Trump loyalty test: Will his supporters ever disagree with him? aljazeera.com
(2026-09-10). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-09). Xi extends festive greetings and sincere regards to teachers nationwide. ecns.cn
(2026-09-10). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-10). Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-10). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite. geo.tv
(2026-09-10). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-10). Il prezzo del carbonio come arma geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Il prezzo del carbonio nasceva come strumento con cui l'Europa avrebbe insegnato al pianeta a decarbonizzare e ora rischia di diventare l'occasione con cui il Sud globale impara a fare a meno delle regole europee — e a scriverne di proprie. | Segue nostro Il sistema che non decarbonizza | Nel luglio 2026, mentre la Commissione europea porta a termine la revisione decennale del proprio sistema di scambio delle quote di emissione, un…
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-09). Australia: 25 Years of Abusive Offshore Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Naoero, formerly Nauru, island, March 2023. | © 2023 mtcurado/Getty Images | (Sydney) — The Australian government has caused thousands of people seeking asylum to suffer grave abuses under its offshore detention system, which began in September 2001, Human Rights Watch said today.Over the past 25 years, Australia has forcibly transferred more than 5,000 asylum seekers to Naoero (formerly called Nauru) and Manus Island, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Those transferred have experienced inhumane conditions and serious harm to their mental and physical health. The United Nations refugee…
(2026-09-09). Gulf: Is a Stable Regional Order Attainable? moderndiplomacy.eu An event addresses a moment; a process creates continuity.An event manages adjustment; a process builds order. Complementing the proposed Muscat/Oman process, diplomatically in circulation since June through the Group of Friends of the Process, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said later in July that all eight countries on the Gulf littoral—Oman and the GCC …
(2026-09-09). Rabuka calls on Fijians to use freedom of expression 'responsibly'. asiapacificreport.nz By Rashika Kumar in Suva Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on Fijians to use their freedom of expression responsibly, stressing that people can disagree strongly and hold each other to account without bullying, humiliating, or deliberately hurting one another. In a statement, Rabuka said Fijians no longer needed to fear speaking their minds. He…
(2026-09-09). Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from charities funding Israel war machine. asiapacificreport.nz Australia's Labor and the Coalition have voted down a Greens amendment to strip tax breaks from charities funding illegal Israeli settlements and the IDF. Stephanie Tran reports for Michael West Media. By Stephanie Tran The Labor Government has joined with the Coalition to vote against a Greens amendment which would have stripped deductible gift recipient…
(2026-09-09). La Cina sta destrutturando il sistema dollarocentrico. strategic-culture.su