(2026-09-14). Iran says Oman meeting canceled at Saudi Arabia's request. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Monday that a planned meeting in Oman involving foreign ministers from Gulf countries and Tehran was cancelled at Saudi Arabia's request. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told a press briefing that Riyadh requested the meeting should not take place for the time being. | "The report that Saudi Arabia requested that the meeting not be held for now is correct," Baghaei said, according to state news agency IRNA. | He rejected attempts to link Iran to recent developments between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, saying Yemen's problems have "long-standing roots." | There was no immediate comment from…
(2026-09-14). Did Chinese Entities Help Iran Target US Forces in Jordan Before Deadly Attack? moderndiplomacy.eu A report that Iran obtained satellite imagery of a U.S. military base in Jordan from Chinese entities before a deadly attack has raised questions about the extent of China's ties with Tehran and whether Chinese commercial or other entities are providing information that could assist Iran's military operations. The report comes as Washington and Beijing …
(2026-09-14). Trump Terrified Of Impact On Midterms Of $6 / Gal. Diesel As His War Spirals Out Of Control. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment President Trump on Sunday warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop striking at Russian diesel refineries. While these Ukrainian strikes have had an impact on global diesel supplies and prices, since Russia is keeping what diesel it does produce for the domestic market now, the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran is far more consequential …
(2026-09-14). Govt details registration process for Rs100 petrol subsidy. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Monday detailed the process for applying for its targeted petrol subsidy, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid rising fuel prices as the war in the Middle East widened the energy crisis. | A day earlier, PM Shehbaz had announced a special relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-litre reduction in petrol prices for motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi rickshaws and cars with engines of up to 800cc. The move came as the widening US-Iran conflict in the Middle East pushed global oil prices higher, while attacks from Yemen on Saudi energy facilities introduced a fresh source of market risk, addin…
(2026-09-14). Iran police chief says 6,000 people arrested so far over January protests. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian authorities have arrested 6,000 people so far over their alleged involvement in anti-government protests and unrest in January, the country's police chief said on Monday. | In remarks aired by state broadcaster IRIB, Ahmadreza Radan said the detainees were involved in an attempted coup and accused them of assisting countries hostile to Iran during the unrest on January 8-9. | "We will not release these people, except those who express regret and repent," he said. | The protests began on December 28, 2025, at Tehran's Grand Bazaar amid a sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial and worsening economic cond…
(2026-09-14). The AI Doomsday Future Is Not Inevitable. theintercept.com 
Local police departments use Flock cameras to track license plates. ICE uses Palantir software to track and round up immigrants. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's war department uses Claude to bomb Iran. The U.S. government spends billions employing private corporations to obtain mountains of data — and the surveillance space is only getting "It really has beco…
(2026-09-14). Oil prices up over 3% following new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. | Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1%, to $107.82 per barrel as of 0340 GMT. WTI futures gained $3.17, or 3.2%, to $103.22 per barrel. | "This follows a step-up in attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, including targeting the crucial east-west pipeline," said ING commodity ‚Å strategists, although noting that it was unclear how severe any po…
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Delcy Rodríguez Has A Gun Pointed At Her Head. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's success in wresting concessions from Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved through the barrel of a gun. Just hours after the military incursion that resulted in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, Trump boasted, "We're going to run the country," and shortly thereafter called himself Venezuela's "acting president." He has also heaped praise on Rodríguez for serving both U.S. and Venezuelan interests, explaining "She's doing a great job because she's working with us."
(2026-09-14). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza film. aljazeera.com Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
(2026-09-14). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Discussion: The Impact of the US-Venezuela Oil Deal on People's Lives. orinocotribune.com By Luis Vicente León — Sep 10, 2026 The discussion about the US-Venezuela oil deal has focused on legality, legitimacy, sovereignty, and the conditions that were accepted. All of this is valid, and I do not mean to say it does not matter, because it does. But I have been following the debate for days, …
(2026-09-14). Venezuela: Over 6 Million Students Head Back to Class as Earthquake Recovery Continues. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—More than 6 million Venezuelan children and adolescents are expected to begin the 2026—2027 school year this Monday, Sept. 14. Classes will resume less than three months after the devastating earthquakes of June 24, which caused their most severe destruction in La Guaira state and Caracas. In the aftermath, dozens of schools were used …
(2026-09-14). Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine. aljazeera.com Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.
(2026-09-14). The Zionist dream of a state stretching from the Mediterranean to Iraq. aljazeera.com The story of the idea of a 'Greater Israel' and the Americans who want it to be a reality…
(2026-09-14). Building an open platform for cooperation, CIFTIS draws global exhibitors to China. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) offers countries an important platform to showcase their distinctive services and products, explore the Chinese market, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in trade, technology and culture, officials from Norway, Georgia and Zimbabwe told China News Network.
(2026-09-14). PM unveils plan to cushion fuel shock. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a special relief scheme offering Rs100 per litre off petrol for motorcycles, three-wheeler rickshaws, and cars up to 800cc engine, in an attempt to shield lower-income consumers from the impact of sharply rising petroleum prices. | In this regard, the government has prepared a Rs75 billion fuel relief scheme and the Petroleum Division has circulated a draft summary for the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), seeking immediate comments from key stakeholders before moving ahead with the scheme. | "In this hour of difficulty, we will not leave the public alone.
(2026-09-14). Top A.I. Leaders Call for Slowing Down A.I. Development. portside.org Top A.I. Leaders Call for Slowing Down A.I. Development |
(2026-09-14). Why Reparations Are an Inalienable Right of Africans and People of African Descent. moderndiplomacy.eu Decades after attaining political independence, African countries have teamed up and are fiercely advocating for reparations. Historical records show that Africa endured several years of slavery and economic exploitation. Today, Africa becomes the geographical region for an increasingly growing geopolitical race for influence, power, and natural resources. The continent still lacks advanced manufacturing capacity and …
(2026-09-14). Houthis claim large-scale missile, drone attack on King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthis on Monday claimed to have carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack on a Saudi air base in the southern city of Khamis Mushait. | Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that the group targeted King Khalid Air Base with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. | He claimed the attack targeted aircraft hangars, radars, runways, ammunition depots and other military facilities, causing "significant losses" at the base. | The Houthis said the operation came in response to Saudi airstrikes in Yemen, claiming Saudi F-15 and Typhoon fighter jets had carried out more than 300…
(2026-09-14). 'This is exactly the taste!' African diplomat recommends Chinese braised beef at CIFTIS. ecns.cn "This is xactly the taste! People at my hometown love it,"said Gregory Ikome, counsellor at the Embassy of Cameroon in China, after having a taste of Chinese soy-sauce-braised beef at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services.
(2026-09-14). Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca. aljazeera.com Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). The Mapuche Struggle Under the New Far-Right Chilean Government. portside.org The Mapuche Struggle Under the New Far-Right Chilean Government |
(2026-09-14). Laurel plans Meadow View community to expand affordable housing access in Sussex County, Delaware. whyy.org 
(2026-09-14). Xi urges BRICS to stand on right side of history, play pioneering role. ecns.cn When addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi noted that this year marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
(2026-09-14). Push to sanction Serbia could empower leader it aims to hurt. responsiblestatecraft.org On August 27, Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Bill Keating (D-Mass.)
(2026-09-14). Tirah victims demand return, compensation. tribune.com.pk 
The 37-point demands of the victims of Tirah Maidan and Rajgal have remained largely unresolved, prompting the Awami National Party (ANP), Khyber district, to announce a phased protest and legal strategy. | Meanwhile, the Bara Political Alliance has raised questions over the government's claims regarding development, restoration of civilian institutions, security and the return of displaced residents. | The developments came as a representative jirga of Tirah victims reported progress on several demands following talks with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, including financial assistance for 1,3…
(2026-09-14). PTI Sept 27 protest: IHC rules no political party, public office holder can block roads in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ruled that no political party or public office holder had the authority to block roads in the capital, as it disposed of a petition against a possible PTI long march on September 27 with directions to provincial and federal authorities. | The PTI last month announced a September 27 march in Islamabad to demand the release of Imran Khan, with caravans from across the country expected to converge on the federal capital. The party also planned protests, shutdowns and demonstrations along major highways in cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Hyderabad and Quetta. | The petit…
(2026-09-14). Drones open new front against Peshawar police. tribune.com.pk 
Militants have opened a new front in Peshawar by weaponising commercially available drones to target police installations from a distance while remaining concealed. | At least two drone attacks have been reported in recent weeks. The first targeted the Tarnab police post in the limits of Chamkani police station, injuring four people, including two policemen and two civilians. | Just 72 hours later, militants launched another drone attack in Mattani. Metal mesh and protective sheets installed over the police station blocked the explosives, limiting damage to a police vehicle parked outside. | Police officials s…
(2026-09-14). Xi warns against war in Middle East and Gulf region. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region and does not serve the common interests of the international community.
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Karachi airport extends deadline for Umrah vaccine certificate to September 25. tribune.com.pk 
The deadline for implementing National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)-integrated vaccination certificates for Umrah pilgrims departing from Karachi's Jinnah International Airport was extended until September 25 at 10am, according to a notification issued by the Airport Health Department of Border Health Services-Pakistan on Monday. | Last week, the federal government made it mandatory for international travellers proceeding for Hajj or Umrah to carry a NADRA-integrated digital vaccination certificate, with no other vaccination cards to be accepted from September 14. | The notification, addressed t…
(2026-09-14). "The Final Battle for America's Democracy." portside.org "The Final Battle for America's Democracy." |
(2026-09-14). India lets politics overshadow Asia Cup truimph. tribune.com.pk 
India's women declined to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai on Sunday, in the latest episode to strain cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. | India sealed the title with a commanding victory but did not come out of their dressing room to collect the trophy from Naqvi, who had travelled to Dubai to attend the presentation ceremony in his capacity as ACC president. Naqvi is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pakistan's interior minister. | ACC sources said from Dubai that the trophy present…
(2026-09-14). PSX tumbles 2,541 points as oil shock rattles sentiment. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the new week on a sharply negative note on Monday as escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over oil supplies sent the benchmark KSE-100 Index into a broad-based sell-off, falling 2,541.20 points, or 1.49%, to settle at 167,970.66, compared with the previous close of 170,511.86. | The decline came as crude prices surged amid mounting concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies, raising fears about the impact of higher oil costs on economies and corporate profitability. The renewed pressure on energy markets also kept investors cautious at the start…
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Friday 9/18: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org University Avenue pedestrian overpass (I-80 Berkeley)…
(2026-09-14). Australian Labor government backs demolition of Victorian public housing towers. wsws.org What is now crystal clear is that the Albanese government fully backs the plan by its Victorian state counterpart to carry through a wholesale privatisation of public housing.
(2026-09-14). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-14). Larry C. Johnson: The Houthis reach the Sea — and Washington tells Riyadh to fight alone. strategic-culture.su After more than a decade of war, the Houthis have achieved what a superpower-backed coalition spent ten years and tens of billions of dollars trying to prevent. They now sit astride the Bab al-Mandeb strait, one of the world's critical maritime chokepoints, and they are once again raining missiles and drones on Saudi cities. And when Riyadh picked up the phone this week to ask Washington for help, the answer was no.
(2026-09-14). OpenAI Claims Breakthrough in Navier-Stokes Equation, but NYU Mathematician Alleges His Work Was Copied. wattsupwiththat.com Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster asserts OpenAI cribbed the work he and a collaborator had done, which included significant progress toward solving the equation in August. OpenAI announced its team had solved the equation this week.
(2026-09-14). Xi attends BRICS summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
(2026-09-14). Louisiana Residents Resist Plans To Build ICE Jail On Contaminated Site. popularresistance.org The Alexandria International Airport, which is part of England Airpark in central Louisiana, is currently known as the busiest ICE Air Operations hub for deportations in the United States. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's Alexandria Staging Facility, a terminus for people being removed from the U.S., is reviled the world over by abused and deported refugees from Cameroon to Haiti. Even as the town's tourism office works in overdrive to entice visitors to the area's natural and cultural attractions — the scenic Red River, lush butterfly gardens, and historic homes such as the one where venerated Harlem R…
(2026-09-14). Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will continue its diplomatic efforts to defuse escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday, as renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and fighting in Yemen threatened to further widen the regional conflict. | During a telephone conversation with the crown prince, the prime minister reiterated Islamabad's strong condemnation of the recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic infrastructure and assured Riyadh that Islamabad would continue working for peace and stability in the region. | "Prime Minister She…
(2026-09-14). Abdul Qadir reveals plan behind ODI ton. tribune.com.pk 
Abdul Qadir said preparation on difficult wickets helped him produce a century as Pakistan Under-19 beat England Under-19 by 122 runs in the second one-day international. | Qadir, who spoke to PCB Digital after the match, said he had prepared for a big innings on a challenging pitch after the team management gave the players extensive practice on similar surfaces. | "I tried to bat according to my natural game plan," Qadir said. | "I will try to give 100 percent in the upcoming matches as well. The goal is to put in performances that help Pakistan Under-19 secure victories." | The victory gave Pakistan a 2-0 l…
(2026-09-14). Energy Crisis: Germany Enters Heating Season with Historically Low Gas Reserve Fill Levels. wattsupwiththat.com Experts are warning that Germany is heading into the heating season with dangerously low natural gas reserve fill levels. Currently, Germany's gas reserve fill level stands at only 55%!
(2026-09-14). The DSA's "Workers Deserve More" program: "Socialism" for the privileged middle class. wsws.org The DSA program does not recognize the working class as having any independent—let alone revolutionary—role.
(2026-09-14). The appeal of Bogdan Syrotiuk exposes a political frame-up. wsws.org The appeal against Bogdan Syrotiuk's 15-year sentence demonstrates that political views, journalism and socialist opposition to war were transformed into alleged acts of high treason without evidence of assistance to Russia or any other subversive activity.
(2026-09-14). Make Philly Affordable Campaign Carries City Budget Demands Into Fall. popularresistance.org Residents concerned over their ability to afford life's necessities may want to follow the second phase of the Make Philly Affordable (MPA) campaign closely. This past spring, the grassroots coalition pressed Mayor Cherelle Parker and the City Council to allocate a portion of the $1.1 billion budget surplus to food, housing, schools, rec centers, libraries, SEPTA and renewable energy. MPA says this would improve quality of life for the city's working people. Following activist-organizer Erica Brown's 21-day hunger strike in May, MPA will continue the budget campaign into the fall.
(2026-09-14). Somaliland And Sovereignty In The Horn And The Red Sea Region. popularresistance.org Somaliland's declared president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is in Washington to plead with the United States to recognize it as a nation independent of Somalia. He promises to be a key US security partner on the geocritical Bab-el Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden and to offer generous resource extraction deals, particularly in rare earth minerals. | His trip comes just a month after Somalia's Northeast State celebrated the anniversary of its constitution as one of the seven Federal Member States of Somalia. In 2023 its people won the Las Anod Conflict, their war to break free from secessionist Somaliland and rejoi…
(2026-09-14). Razaullah: Hero, Zero, Then Hero Again. tribune.com.pk 
The first day of the Edgbaston Test: Razaullah bowled at speeds of around 90 miles per hour and managed to dismiss a world-class batter like Joe Root. | "Pakistan have found a new Waqar Younis! What a bowler, wow! If they had such a good pacer available, why wasn't he selected earlier?" | The second day of the match: Razaullah took three more wickets, but his bowling speed dropped considerably. He conceded 148 runs for four wickets and recorded the worst economy rate. | "What a useless bowler! Why did they just bring him in and hand him a Test debut? The value of a Test cap has completely disappeared in Pakist…
(2026-09-14). Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes. aljazeera.com Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). Meta Wants To Build A $50 Billion Data Center In Louisiana. popularresistance.org Meta wants to build one of the largest data centers in the world in rural Louisiana. | The facility, known as Hyperion, is being built to train and operate the artificial intelligence systems behind Meta's products. What began as a $10 billion proposal has since ballooned into a more than $50 billion development spanning nearly 10 million square feet and roughly 3,650 acres. At full scale, Hyperion is expected to require 5 gigawatts of computing capacity, making it the largest data center in Meta's global fleet and one of the largest ever built.
(2026-09-14). Next round of govt-JI talks tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between the government and the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on providing relief to consumers from high petroleum prices have suffered another delay, with the government seeking an additional day to prepare for the third round of negotiations. | The talks, scheduled for Monday (today), have been postponed until Tuesday (tomorrow) on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. | The development comes after two rounds of negotiations ended without a breakthrough. Meanwhile, the JI has retained its pressure campaign, with a long march towards Islamabad scheduled for September 20. | Minister for Planning Ahsan I…
(2026-09-14). Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters. aljazeera.com Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.
(2026-09-14). WBW News Action: Solutions to Violence Are Not Violent. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-09-14). Bayern edge Elversberg in Bundesliga. tribune.com.pk 
Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season to help Bayern Munich edge to a 2-1 win at promoted Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. | Handed the captain's armband with skipper Manuel Neuer rested, Kane scored with 18 minutes remaining to break a 1-1 deadlock and put the defending champions on track for victory. | Bayern had taken the lead through teenage Germany winger Lennart Karl but Elversberg levelled things up just after the hour mark thanks to a stunning curling effort from Maurice Krattenmacher. | Kane scored 36 league goals last campaign but after drawing a blank in his first two matches he told…
(2026-09-14). Yemen's Lightning Assault Fractures Saudi-Led Coalition. popularresistance.org Saudi Arabia and the US have made a mistake of "epic proportions," a source told US media on 12 September, as Ansarallah-led forces continued to sweep across Yemen's western coast and inflict enormous losses on Riyadh-backed troops. | The Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) "committed everything they had — waves upon waves of fighters … along with their available ballistic missiles and weapons," the source, affiliated with Saudi-backed militias in Yemen, told CNN. | Other regional sources are cited in the report, including one who said that the YAF victories marked a "Saudi-American f**k up of epic p…
(2026-09-14). Zverev seals US Open title. tribune.com.pk 
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. | The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, crushing the eighth seed's hopes of becoming the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title. | Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his 2020 US Open defeat, when he was two points from victory before falling to Dominic Thiem in five sets. | It would be six years ⚪ with two major finals disappointments ⚪ before he would break through this se…
(2026-09-14). Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partners. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange of views, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners.
(2026-09-14). 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…
(2026-09-14). A Popular Movement In Kashmir Defies Severe Repression. popularresistance.org When activist Shahzaib Habib was killed by unidentified men on the night of June 6 in Rawalakot, Pakistan, protesters took custody of his body from the combined military hospital and staged a sit-in outside the hospital, demanding that an investigation be opened into his murder. Habib was a close associate of the leadership of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, or JAAC, a coalition of local traders, civil society members and political activists who spent the past three years organizing demonstrations across Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
(2026-09-14). Xi says China will take over BRICS presidency next year. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China will assume the BRICS presidency next year and will host the 19th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-14). FCC stresses equal treatment as Adiala inmates seek private hospital transfers. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Monday observed that the jail manual was "clear" on the treatment and transfer of prisoners to hospitals, stressing that all inmates must be treated equally and that any orders regarding their medical care must comply with the law. | A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan made the observations while hearing petitions seeking medical facilities for Adiala jail prisoners on the same basis as those provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. | The court said Rule 197 of the jail manual contained no ambiguity and noted that the gover…
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-14). Pakistan hit with 11-point WTC deduction. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have been fined 50 per cent of their match fee and penalised 11 ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the third Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. | Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be 11 overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. | In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for each ov…
(2026-09-14). The 13th COVID-19 wave and the further dismantling of US public health. wsws.org The United States has entered its thirteenth COVID-19 wave as federal agencies suppress evidence of vaccine effectiveness, retroactively relabel transmission data, strip pandemic preparedness from research plans and transfer the work to the Pentagon.
(2026-09-14). BRICS leaders adopt joint declaration at summit in New Delhi. ecns.cn Leaders of BRICS countries at the 18th BRICS Summit adopted a joint declaration in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Saturday, reiterating their commitment to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism, calling for international and regional peace and security, and underscoring sustainable and inclusive global economic growth as well as strengthening cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
(2026-09-14). US-Iran war ushers in new era of missile warfare. tribune.com.pk 
The US war on Iran is putting a new generation of missiles into combat, as both sides deploy weapons capable of striking from farther away while giving defences less time to respond. | The US has deployed its Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the first known time in combat, while Iran says it has used its Kheibar Shekan, a missile capable of reaching US military targets across much of the Middle East. | Though designed for different purposes, both highlight a growing challenge in missile warfare: Weapons can be launched from mobile platforms, strike targets at greater distances and leave defences less time t…
(2026-09-14). Residents help battle forest fires threatening homes in Ecuadorian capital. aljazeera.com Residents join firefighters battling forest fires that are threatening residential areas in Quito, Ecuador.
(2026-09-14). Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election. aljazeera.com Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
(2026-09-14). Windsor Ventra Assembly auto parts workers vote by 99 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org Workers at the plant, which makes parts for Ford and Stellantis, are members of the United Auto Workers making wages best described as starvation level.
(2026-09-14). 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……
(2026-09-14). Data Center Builder Donates Big to Pass Proposition 45. indybay.org Measure Would Gut Community Protections on Siting Energy and Water Intensive Projects…
(2026-09-14). Xi says BRICS countries should firmly stand on right side of history. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that BRICS countries should firmly stand on the right side of history in an address to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
(2026-09-14). Madison: Solidarity Fair in Honor of Palestine's Olive Harvest October 10, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison's Solidarity Fair is one of many global actions being held on October 9 and 19, coordinated by the
(2026-09-14). Vanuatu ferry disaster: 'It's a miracle anyone survived,' says rescuer. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters An Australian pilot who helped locate survivors after a ferry disaster in Vanuatu says: "it is a miracle anyone survived". After the ferry MV Matui sank in rough seas on Friday morning, two have died and more than 30 people remain missing. The ferry departed from Santo at 6am on Friday for…
(2026-09-14). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS Removal. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-14). Xi says BRICS world's most influential platform for emerging markets cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in New Delhi on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
(2026-09-14). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-14). Philippines' Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament. aljazeera.com Deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls opened in the southern Philippine region.
(2026-09-14). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-14). Climate Alarmists Are Making False Claims to Derail Approval of Jackdaw and Rosebank. wattsupwiththat.com Both the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields have had a chequered history. Both were discovered in the mid-2000s and were initially approved for development in 2023 and 2022, respectively. But the approvals were overturned in 2025 because the Government had not taken into account the Scope 3 emissions arising from burning the hydrocarbons once they had been extracted.
(2026-09-14). Durchbruch bei Brics-Gipfel in Neu-Delhi: Einigung steht nach zà§hen Verhandlungen. strategic-culture.su Der Iran-Krieg bringt den Brics-Gipfel in Neu-Delhi an den Rand des Scheiterns, schreibt BZ. Der Krieg im Nahen Osten brachte die neuen Mitglieder des Bàºndnisses — Iran und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate — gegeneinander auf, da beide Seiten nicht bereit waren, Zugestà§ndnisse zu machen. Dennoch gelang Indien ein diplomatisches Wunder und es rettete den Gipfel…
(2026-09-14). Carbon Capture Is Booming. popularresistance.org In southern Alabama, a major underground carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, the Pine Hills Storage Hub, is slated for the woods of Covington County. | Laurie Lundy, who lives in the nearby Conecuh National Forest on land that once belonged to her husband's great-grandparents, is among those worried about the project's impacts. She said the lack of community input has been "a huge problem." | Proposed by Reliant CCS, the Pine Hills project plans to store carbon dioxide (CO2) beneath roughly 104,000 acres owned by a timberlands real estate investment trust. Covington County spans about 660,000 acres in total…
(2026-09-14). The Socialist Labor Unionists Who Took On Samuel Gompers. portside.org The Socialist Labor Unionists Who Took On Samuel Gompers |
(2026-09-14). Xi meets Modi in New Delhi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
(2026-09-14). Fighting, displacement in Yemen deepen humanitarian crisis along its Red Sea coast. tribune.com.pk 
Clashes between Yemeni government forces and the Houthi group are intensifying along the country's western coast, with airstrikes and ground fighting inflicting heavy casualties on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of civilians. | At the same time, the wave of people fleeing western coastal areas has expanded, with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reporting that more than 82,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of September, including more than 2,000 who have reached Djibouti. | The Yemeni army said that Houthi positions and military equipment were targeted in airstrik…
(2026-09-14). Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in. whyy.org A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement The nation's highest court already is considering the administration's appeal of
(2026-09-14). Judge dismisses soprano Anna Netrebko's defamation suit against Met Opera. wsws.org The renowned Russian soprano's career has continued to flourish in Europe.
(2026-09-14). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge." — Nicolaus Copernicus…
(2026-09-14). Postal Workers: Refuse to withhold ballots! Defend mail-in voting and the post office! wsws.org We refuse to carry out any order to withhold, delay or "verify" mail-in ballots. We will not be the instrument of the disenfranchisement of the American people.
(2026-09-14). From 'polis' to 'citizen': Cypriot Ambassador to China finds common ground in urban governance. ecns.cn "A current visit to Shanghai and Jiangsu has provided valuable opportunities to reflect on the relationship between urban development, public space and quality of life. It has reinforced my interest in how cities can accommodate change while preserving their identity and responding to the needs of their communities. " | Recently, the "Explore People-Centered Cities: China's Governance, Global Engagement (Shanghai and Jiangsu)" event, organized by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, invited foreign diplomatic envoys to visit multiple sites in East China's Shanghai and Jiangsu, offering an in-depth look at China's…
(2026-09-14). US adds Indian-origin man to fugitive list over eight billion medicare fraud. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin laboratory owner has been declared a fugitive in the US over an alleged $93 million Medicare fraud scheme involving genetic testing. | According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 46-year-old Khadeer Khan Mohammed allegedly used his Texas-based laboratory to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare, the US government-funded healthcare programme, for more than a year. | Mohammed owned American Premier Labs LLC in Richardson, Texas. Authorities allege that between August 2023 and October 2024, he directed others to submit Medicare claims for genetic tests that were not e…
(2026-09-14). Bionic fish wows CIFTIS participants for its agility. ecns.cn At the 2026 CIFTIS, a bionic fish swam freely in the water, drawing visitor's attention. From intelligent sensing to biomimetic propulsion, Chinese technology is making robots move more like real creatures.
(2026-09-14). India's BRICS Moment: Can New Delhi Shape Security in West Asia? moderndiplomacy.eu BRICS is no longer just a diplomatic club for emerging economies. Its 11 members represent approximately 49.5% of the world's population, 40% of global GDP, and 26% of global trade. Meanwhile, India's economy continues to grow at a rapid pace. The question before New Delhi is no longer whether India has a platform. It is …
(2026-09-14). Israel raises naval readiness as Houthis gain ground near Bab el-Mandeb: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has stepped up the readiness of its naval forces amid growing concern over advances by Yemen's Houthi group near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday. | The daily said Israel's security establishment is closely monitoring developments after the Houthis expanded their presence along Yemen's Red Sea coast and strengthened their position around the key waterway. | Israeli assessments cited by the newspaper said the withdrawal of Yemeni government forces from Perim, also known as Mayyun Island, at the entrance to the strait had significantly increased th…
(2026-09-14). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-14). Drone hits Mykolaiv detention center holding Bogdan Syrotiuk—all prisoners reported safe. wsws.org A drone struck the Mykolaiv pre-trial detention center where Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk is imprisoned. Bogdan and the other prisoners were not injured. The incident underscores the urgency of the campaign for his immediate release.
(2026-09-14). Pauline Hanson's ABC paywall threatens our shared culture. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson's plan to put the ABC behind a paywall threatens decades of shared Australian culture, writes Michael Gibbons.
(2026-09-14). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. juancole.com * Within a span of only five months, between March 18 and the end of August 2026, Iran's authorities announced the executions of 29 people in connection with recent protests. These executions were unlawful and in violation of international human rights law. Several protesters executed were teenagers aged 18 and 19. Scores more remain at imminent risk of execution. Some executions have been carried out in public to further instill fear, marking a significant escalation. | * Executions have followed grossly unfair and summary proceedings, ranging in protest-related cases from just over five weeks to less than eight…
(2026-09-14). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-14). AfD, Reform UK and RN Aren't the Same Story. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2026, a small cottage industry of British commentators started asking whether the UK needs its own version of Germany's Brandmauer — a cross-party pact to keep Reform UK out of power the way Berlin's mainstream parties supposedly keep out the AfD. Scholars at UK in a Changing Europe had to publish a piece gently …
(2026-09-14). Trump presses attack on midterm election as deadline looms for mail ballots. wsws.org The Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on Trump's executive order for the US Postal Service to take control of mail-in voting.
(2026-09-14). Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers including the coastguard and the navy raced on Monday to board a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea over the weekend as they searched for the 129 people still missing, officials said, with the confirmed death toll at six. | The Virgo Transport 8 ship carrying 243 people went missing in bad weather early on Sunday, the rescue agency said. Authorities have since rescued 108 people from the ship, which was travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. | Choppy waters with high waves and strong winds were impeding the search on Monday, said Moha…
(2026-09-14). Solomon Islands embroiled in ongoing tensions over China. wsws.org While fending off, for now, a challenge to his leadership, Prime Minister Wale has signed up to a series of anti-China strategic agreements.
(2026-09-14). Xi leaves for 18th BRICS Summit in India. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
(2026-09-14). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-14). Family Village and Delaware County Health Department launch doula directory. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Doulas, while not medical professionals, specialize in supporting new families through pregnancy, birth and…
(2026-09-14). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-14). 3 weeks before UAW ballot deadline, campaign by rank-and-file candidate challenges pro-corporate apparatus. wsws.org With three weeks remaining before the October 5 deadline for mail ballots to be returned and counted, the election of top United Auto Workers officers—including UAW president—is taking place amid mounting economic assault on the working class.
(2026-09-14). Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthen unity among the Global South and play an active, stabilizing and positive role in global affairs.
(2026-09-14). Jemima Goldsmith ties the knot with Irish businessman Cameron O'Reilly. tribune.com.pk 
Jemima Goldsmith officially tied the knot with Dublin-born businessman Cameron O'Reilly, 22 years after her high-profile marriage to former prime minister Imran Khan came to an end. | The Daily Mail reported that Jemima, 52 and Cameron, 62 exhcanged their vows on Sunday in a private ceremony. | The wedding news was confirmed by Goldsmith's sister-in-law, Jemima Jones, who shared a photograph from the occasion to her Instagram account. "Celebrating Jemima and Cameron's wedding, with my favourite date. What a happy day!" she captioned…
(2026-09-14). Why Bangladesh is struggling against measles epidemic despite 20m vaccines. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.
(2026-09-14). Pakistan women depart for Asian Games. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's cricket team has departed Dubai for Japan to compete in the women's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. | Pakistan will begin their campaign against Thailand in the quarter-finals on September 17 at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi. The semi-finals are scheduled for September 20, with the bronze-medal and gold-medal matches to be played on September 22. | Muneeba Ali Siddiqui was unable to travel with the team because of her mother's illness, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board update. | Captain Fatima Sana leads Pakistan's Asian Games squad. The squad includes Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Za…
(2026-09-14). Modern Day Racist Violence Breeds Strange Fruit in the 21st Century. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-14). US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports. aljazeera.com Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.
(2026-09-14). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). September 13, 1858 Kentucky slavecatchers foiled. wibailoutpeople.org 
September 13, 1858A group of the residents in Oberlin, Ohio, stopped Kentucky slave catchers from kidnapping John Price, a Black man. Shakespeare Boynton, son of a wealthy landowner had lured Price with the promise of work. Oberlinians, Black and white, from town and from the local College, pursued the kidnappers to nearby Wellington at word …
(2026-09-14). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-14). Greens promise $200m boost for te reo MƒÅori initiatives. asiapacificreport.nz Te Ao MƒÅori News Te Wiki o te Reo MƒÅori has begun with an election promise from the Green Party to invest an additional $200 million in the language over four years. Of that, $30 million annually would go towards te reo MƒÅori education and professional development for teachers, while $20 million would be shared…
(2026-09-14). Columbia Gives Big Money to Pro-Israel Groups — But Not to Pro-Palestine Ones. theintercept.com 
Groups like the ADL and AIPAC's charity arm received cash from Columbia over the past three years, as the school cracked down on student protests.
(2026-09-14). Starbucks Workers United: This barista won two years of pay. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser First up, this is what organizing gets you. A barista from Washington took on Starbucks with their union and won TWO YEARS worth of pay. You read that right. That's what happens when you don't back down. When you organize with your coworkers, you have more protections and mechanisms …
(2026-09-14). PSG earn first Ligue 1 win of the season. tribune.com.pk 
Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday. | Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique's double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three matches in an uncharacteristically sluggish start to the league season. | They began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 on Wednesday and four days later they are now off the mark domestically thanks to new signing Torres. | The close-season arrival from Barcelona, who…
(2026-09-14). 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)…
(2026-09-14). Comicomment | Behind the empty seats: Who's stirring up geopolitical tensions. ecns.cn PIF should not allow geopolitical security narratives to overshadow the urgent challenges facing Pacific island countries. The forum should remain focused on the real interests of Pacific island countries rather than become a stage for bloc politics or competition among major powers…
(2026-09-14). Infographics: BRICS in numbers. ecns.cn In a world undergoing profound changes, the BRICS is amplifying the voices of Global South countries in demands for better governance, more security and the right to development.
(2026-09-14). Monday 9/21: drop the charges! abolish brooke jenkins! no flock no axon no rape apologists! indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2026-09-14). Mamya Shajaffar discusses scrutiny over women's clothing in Pakistan's entertainment industry. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Mamya Shajaffar opened up in an interview with BBC Urdu regarding the scrutiny women in Pakistan's entertainment industry faced over their clothing, describing how quickly public judgment over what a woman wore could turn dangerous. | "When what you have worn becomes an answerable thing and, based on this, whether or not you should live, die, be harassed, [or] raped. It changes a lot in you," Mamya said, reflecting on how deeply the scrutiny may affect a woman's sense of self and safety. | Citing her experience walking a red carpet in Berlin, the actor noted that despite the platform and the work that ha…
(2026-09-14). The trail of Osama Bin Laden and Saudis leading to 911. indybay.org The World Trade Center under attack during 911.
(2026-09-14). Manitoba NDP government breaks Dynacare strike, joins nationwide assault on right to strike. wsws.org Aligned with Carney's nationalist "Team Canada" campaign, the NDP and union bureaucracy are helping enforce a mounting assault on workers' right to strike.
(2026-09-14). In the Age of the BRICS: from New Delhi to the Future. strategic-culture.su It is time to make a proclamation: welcome to the era of the BRICS. Multipolarity is the future. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Shapin…
(2026-09-14). Are the UK Sanctions on Israel Real Progress, or More Illusion? portside.org Are the UK Sanctions on Israel Real Progress, or More Illusion? |
(2026-09-14). 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…
(2026-09-14). China, Serbia launch joint police patrols in S China's Hainan. ecns.cn At the invitation of China's Ministry of Public Security, Serbia's Ministry of Interior has sent eight police officers to South China's Hainan Province for a two-week joint patrol mission that began Friday, CCTV News reported Sunday.
(2026-09-14). 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:…
(2026-09-14). 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…
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). Does Netanyahu want Israel to be Sparta or to Join US Military-Industrial Complex? juancole.com Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that Israel must become a "Super Sparta" was presented as a response to growing international isolation. The message was stark: if Israel could no longer depend upon an internat…
(2026-09-14). Migrant workers face harsh conditions on Australian farms. wsws.org With tight restrictions on their visas, often tying them to a specific employer, the hundreds of thousands of overseas workers in the Australian food picking and processing industry are especially vulnerable to exploitation.
(2026-09-14). How to prevent another disastrous war in the 'in-between' states. responsiblestatecraft.org Only a few days ago, Moldova's ambassador to the U.S. said it was likely "
(2026-09-14). Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens. aljazeera.com Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
(2026-09-14). Historic first: London hosts Ganga aarti on banks of Thames. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A historic cultural and spiritual ceremony was held in London on Sunday as the city witnessed its first-ever Ganga aarti on the banks of the River Thames, drawing thousands of people for an evening centred on gratitude, nature and unity.The event was organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with the annual Totally Thames Festival, as part of global celebrations marking 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission.Inspired by the traditional Ganga aarti performed along the banks of the Ganga in India, the ceremony on the Thames sought to highlight the connection between nature, knowledge and human cons…
(2026-09-14). Xi lands in New Delhi for BRICS summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on Saturday in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-14). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-14). Elite Force constable martyred in armed attack in K-P's Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
An Elite Force police constable was martyred after armed assailants opened fire on him in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P's) Bannu on Monday, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rahmat Ali said. | Elite Force Constable Ahmadullah was at a shop in Peepal Bazaar, Daud Shah, when armed assailants opened fire on him, according to police. He sustained critical bullet wounds and was martyred at the scene, while the attackers fled the area. | Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police reached the area, cordoned it off and launched search and patrolling operations. | DSP Ali said the constable's martyrdom was "dee…
(2026-09-14). Yemen's Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz. aljazeera.com Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
(2026-09-14). Pennsylvania doctors urge children, adults to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as federal guidance remains thin. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? An ongoing Health experts are urging adults and children to get annual shots to pr…
(2026-09-14). Three decades in China: A CIFTIS veteran witnesses China's development and vitality. ecns.cn More people have attended the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services than in previous editions, and many of them love Sri Lankan products, said A.M.M. Anura Banda, president of China Lanka Belt and Road Association for Trade and Economic Cooperation, in an interview with China News Network.
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). SBP maintains monetary policy at 11.5%. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan's Monetary Policy Committee on Monday kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 per cent, in line with market expectations. | "The MPC has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 11.5 per cent in its meeting held on September 14, 2026," said a statement by the SBP. | The decision is the third consecutive hold after the 100-basis-point increase in April, the first hike in nearly three years. The July meeting had also left the rate at 11.5 per cent, citing an improved macroeconomic outlook tempered by risks from renewed conflict in the Middle East. | The Monetary Policy Committee (MP…
(2026-09-14). Antonelli wins Spanish GP. tribune.com.pk 
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. | The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lando Norris (McLaren) and is now 81 points ahead of nearest rival, his Mercedes teammate George Russell, in the title race. | Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) finished fourth ahead of fellow Briton Russell and Liam Lawson in the second Red Bull. | Franco Colapinto (Alpine), Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) and Niko Hulkenberg (Audi) rounded out t…
(2026-09-14). Wednesday 9/16: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-14). How to stop the far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org The trade unions, the SPD and the Left Party bear the main responsibility for the growth of the AfD. They are preventing the widespread opposition to war and social inequality from finding left-wing expression.
(2026-09-14). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-14). 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.
(2026-09-14). New Jersey, 9/14/26: Port Elizabeth 4 Trial Begins. wibailoutpeople.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, 9/14,, Port Elizabeth 4 Trial Begins Contact: Mary Anne Grady Flores, gradyflores08@gmail.com, (607)-280-8797. Haqq Sankara, haqqsankara@tuta.com (interviews available) What: Port Elizabeth 4 Trial begins Monday, September 14When: Press Conference at 8: 30 am. Trial scheduled for 9 am.Where: 1 Police Plaza, Elizabeth Municipal Court, New JerseyNYC 40 min train to Elizabeth, 2 min. …
(2026-09-14). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Financial Times: Russia strikes Ukraine train line moments after foreign dignitaries pass/ Train struck on route used by David Petraeus, Boris Johnson, Carl Bildt and other senior officials. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-14). How Trump's Iran operation turned into a forever war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-14). The NATO standard as a mechanism of domination of the European military industry. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-14). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Will the Falklands be the defining moment for Israel to destroy Andy Burnham? strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-14). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-14). News X World panel discussion of Saturday, 12 September MEA's BIG BRICS Message: Bloc Can Build Consensus On Major Global Issues. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-09-14). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-14). La geografia invisibile del potere israeliano. strategic-culture.su La sovranità sui dati è il nuovo petrolio: ma l'Asia occidentale estrae la materia prima, mentre i giganti tecnologici stranieri la raffinano. | Segue nostro La mappa nascosta dai server e l'illusione dei confini digitali | Il 10 giugno 2025, due dirigenti di Microsoft France si sono presentati davanti a una commissione d'inchiesta del Senato francese incaricata di esaminare gli appalti pubblici e la sovranità digitale. L'audizione proce…
(2026-09-14). Black Ranchers Outside Colorado Springs Face Racist Harassment. popularresistance.org On September 7, the Colorado Springs Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (COSAARPR) rallied with community members outside of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office to demand equal protection for Black ranchers in the county. | They were joined by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), which also endorsed the action. Attendees waved signs reading, "Black lives matter" and "Justice for Freedom Acres" and chanted "Sheriff Roybal, stop the repression, we demand equal protection!" | In 2020, Courtney "C.W." Mallery and Nicole Mallery moved from Houston, Texas to the countryside east of Colorado Spr…
(2026-09-14). Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante. tribune.com.pk 
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season. | Hansi Flick's side reestablished their three point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table, after Los Blancos beat Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. | Atletico Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-0 with three late goals to move joint-third. | Xavi Espart opened the scoring for the champions in Valencia with Yamal netting the second and then scoring a penalty early in the second half. | Barca may have a 100 percent record so far from their five games but their de…
(2026-09-14). Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hailed playmaker Arda Guler on Monday ahead of the team's visit to face Elche in La Liga. | The Turkish midfielder came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday and helped steady the team when they were wobbling under pressure. | Guler is not assured of a starting place at Madrid, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all part of Mourinho's regular side. | The 21-year-old is competing with record signing Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz among others for minutes, ahead of the central midfield duo. | "There are people more qualified than…
(2026-09-14). Las Inteligencias Artificiales: Un riesgo para la Humanidad. indybay.org
(2026-09-13). Is China Turning Economic Influence in Africa into Strategic Power? moderndiplomacy.eu China can leverage its membership in the BRICS group and its direct investments in Africa as complementary tools to build growing economic influence that gradually translates into sustainable political, security, and strategic influence. Although Beijing consistently emphasizes that its partnerships are based on common interests and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, the …
(2026-09-13). This week in history: September 14-20. wsws.org Bush administration advances police-state legislation after 9/11; 170,000 Ford workers launch national strike; US, UK and France back West German rearmament and NATO expansion; Lawyers for Sacco and Vanzett petition for a new trial.
(2026-09-13). Il vertice della SCO ha dimostrato che l'Occidente non è più il centro del mondo. strategic-culture.su L'organizzazione non ha bisogno di dichiarare guerra all'Occidente per simboleggiare la fine della centralità occidentale. Forse il vero messaggio lanciato da Bishkek è ancora più significativo | Segue nostro Il recente vertice dell'Organizzazione di Cooperazione di Shanghai (SCO), tenutosi a Bishkek, in Kirghizistan, ha suscitato disagio negli ambienti politici e mediatici occidentali. Come era prevedibile, diversi organi di informazion…