(2026-09-12). India's Hidden BRICS Agenda: A Challenge to Western Power? thinktank.pk India's decision to host the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi is far more significant than a routine diplomatic gathering. With Chinese President Xi Jinping returning to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iran participating in the expanded grouping and the United States watching closely, New Delhi has turned …
(2026-09-12). Saudi oil artery halted following attack as Houthis consolidate positions along Red Sea. geo.tv Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026.— Reuters
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-11). Israel lays waste to south Lebanon as 1,100-ton blast triggers 4.1-magnitude tremorIsraeli occupation forces have significantly escalated their campaign of systematic demolitions across southern Lebanon, blowing up scores of houses, a public school, water wells and civilian infrastructure – including a massive 1,100-ton detonation on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge that triggered a 4.1-magnitude seismic tremor felt across the region.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-11). Israel lays waste to south Lebanon as 1,100-ton blast triggers 4.1-magnitude tremorIsraeli occupation forces have significantly escalated their campaign of systematic demolitions across southern Lebanon, blowing up scores of houses, a public school, water wells and civilian infrastructure – including a massive 1,100-ton detonation on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge that triggered a 4.1-magnitude seismic tremor felt across the region.
2026-09-10: Yemeni Forces Take KEY Red Sea PORT CITY as Saudi-Backed Mercenaries FLEE
The Yemeni Armed Forces are on the move, taking control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, in a shocking offensive that sent Saudi-backed mercenaries fleeing. Now, not only does Ansar Allah have increased control over the Bab El-Mandeb Strait and Yemen's western coast, but they are not stopping there…
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-10). Yemen armed forces seize strategic Red Sea port city of MokhaYemeni armed forces took control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, launching a rapid advance toward the vital Bab al-Mandab strait in a major blow to Saudi-backed mercenaries.The Ansar Allah movement (aka Ansarallah) whom Western media call "The Houtis" overthrew the old Yemeni regime in 2014, whose parliment then officially resigned a few months later in 2015. A full-scale civil war later erupted when a Saudi-led coalition intervened in March 2015. "Houtis" is simply an old family name that is intentionally assigned derisively to Ansarallah by Western Media to avoid referencing them more accurately as the real 'Yemen Armed Forces'.
2026-09-11: Larry Johnson: Ansarallah Seizes Mokha Port as Missiles Target Saudi King Khalid Airbase
aljazeera.com (2026-09-09). Iran war live: US, Iran attack oil tankers; crude futures hit $100 a barrel
In response, IRGC says its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers, along with 10 additional "violating ships" accused of attempting to pass a "prohibited and unsafe zone" in the Strait of Hormuz.
washingtonpost.com (2026-09-09). U.S. students scores on international test reach lowest point in 2 decadesAmerican students earned their lowest math and reading scores in more than two decades on an international exam that tests 15-year-olds' knowledge of core subjects, data released Tuesday show.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-11). Washington's Iran policy driving up oil prices at world's expense: AnalystOil prices have surged sharply, driving up fuel costs and placing wider pressure on economies around the world.
(2026-09-12). Has Iran Outmaneuvered the Makkah Pact? thinktank.pk The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was supposed to demonstrate a new era of regional security. Signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye in August 2026, the pact declared that an armed attack against one member would be treated as an attack against all. On paper, it looked like a major step toward collective Muslim security …
(2026-09-12). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). 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…
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-12). No, We're Not Having The "It's Not Genocide" Conversation Anymore. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's so undignified how Zionists keep trying to resurrect the "stop calling it a genocide" conversation about Gaza when every relevant human rights group on earth says that's exactly what it is. | The latest effort to revive this long-dead debate comes in the form of
(2026-09-12). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). From Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: Is Iran Expanding Its Economic War? thinktank.pk The question of whether Iran can actually block the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb simultaneously has become one of the most consequential questions for the global economy. The answer is complicated: Iran does not have direct sovereign control over both waterways, but it has demonstrated the ability to make both extremely dangerous, expensive and …
(2026-09-12). Erdoƒüan attends SCO summit; Controversial election in Istanbul; Kozinoƒülu case reopened. unitedworldint.com As always, Türkiye had a busy agenda last week. President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek. Following the detention of the opposition mayor of àúskàºdar, a centrally located district of Istanbul, the municipality passed into the hands of the ruling party after a controversial election. Another important development of …
(2026-09-12). In Numbers: China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Sept. 9, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-12). Is France Blocking the EU to Protect Europe—or Its Own Power? thinktank.pk A new confrontation between Paris and Brussels may look, at first glance, like a technical dispute over translation. It is actually a much bigger argument about who controls the speed, language and democratic legitimacy of European trade policy. The European Commission wants to accelerate the ratification of trade agreements by allowing governments and the European …
(2026-09-12). AUKUS — controversial, secretive but given a bipartisan blank cheque. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-12). Lianyungang launches first full Trans-Caspian freight train, cutting transit time by 5 days. ecns.cn Lianyungang, the eastern starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province, launched its first full Trans-Caspian freight train service on Thursday.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen shine at World Athletics Ultimate Championship. aljazeera.com World and Olympic champion Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered a faultless display of pole vaulting to seal victory.
(2026-09-12). Insights | Malaysian diplomat impressed by China's advances in robotics technology at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Malaysia has participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) since 2022 and is placing greater emphasis this year on promoting its tourism industry and Malaysian products through the platform, said Aaron Gan Chai Heng Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai (tourism), in an interview with China News Network at CIFTIS recently.
(2026-09-12). North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says. aljazeera.com South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
(2026-09-12). Gauteng, Neema Foundation for the Deaf commemorate Silent Walk. sanews.gov.za Gauteng, Neema Foundation for the Deaf commemorate Silent Walk | The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, together with the Neema Foundation for the Deaf, will commemorate the 10th Annual Silent Walk And Run on Sunday 13 September 2026. | This as the country commemorates Deaf Awareness Month. | The walk will be held at Rietvlei Zoo Farm in Alberton. | "The Silent Walk and Run promotes greater understanding of the Deaf community, encourages the use of sign language, and advocates for a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities enjoy equal opportunities and access. | "This year'
(2026-09-12). Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged resolute efforts to prevent major accidents after a foreign cargo ship caught fire in east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). Florida executes Daniel Conahan as DeSantis killing spree reaches 15 in 2026. wsws.org Florida killed 72-year-old Navy veteran Daniel Conahan while DNA evidence that he said could exclude him went untested. He was the 15th death row inmate executed in the state in 2026.
(2026-09-12). Australian businessman jailed for "reckless" foreign interference. wsws.org Alexander Csergo's imprisonment underscores how someone can be ensnared into being accused of supplying information to a foreign entity under draconian foreign interference laws.
(2026-09-12). The US National Archives to close facilities in San Francisco and Chicago. wsws.org The National Archives and Records Administration will close branches in San Francisco and Chicago. It is the latest move in the Trump administration's attack on history and public education.
(2026-09-12). Bond market sell-off sinks Bessent plan. wsws.org Besides widespread market scepticism about the Bessent plan, the selloff was fuelled by the jump in oil prices to $109 a barrel from around $100 the day before.
(2026-09-12). International alliance against anti-telecom, cyber fraud launched in China. ecns.cn An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border telecom and cyber fraud was established in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Thursday, with many countries and international organizations hailing it as an important step toward stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated global action against the rapidly growing transnational security threat.
(2026-09-12). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of autorickshaw and taxi drivers struck for four days in India, university lecturers stopped work across Sri Lanka, thousands of Australian truck drivers at five companies walked off the job for 24 hours and New Zealand nurses held a one-hour stoppage.
(2026-09-12). Closing the Impunity Gap: Global Rise of Attacks on Education. juancole.com Doha (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On 15 June 2026, the latest The report also reveals a human tragedy on a global scale. F…
(2026-09-12). Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks. aljazeera.com Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad describes misgivings about the US handling of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
(2026-09-12). 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…
(2026-09-12). WeRide secures Spain's first L4 robotaxi operation license. ecns.cn WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, announced Thursday that it has obtained Spain's first license for the operation of Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles, allowing it to deploy robotaxis on public roads.
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-12). President Ramaphosa hails enduring South Africa—China partnership. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails enduring South Africa—China partnership | Shanghai, China- President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening relations with China, describing the friendship between the two countries as an important foundation for deeper cooperation. | In a letter delivered by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation for the goodwill shown by the Chinese people. | "I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation [for] the people…
(2026-09-12). Trump ends fascist convention by calling on attendees to pledge allegiance to him. wsws.org Trump's speech concluded a poorly attended and overtly fascistic event centered on attacks on immigrants, Muslims, transgender persons and socialism.
(2026-09-12). China's first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform for 100-meter-deep water begins operation. ecns.cn China's first offshore oil and gas in-situ expansion platform designed for use in waters around 100 meters deep has officially begun operation, after the first adjustment under the expansion project at the Enping 24-2 Oilfield was successfully brought into production on Wednesday, according to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Shenzhen Company on Thursday.
(2026-09-12). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-12). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS Removal. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-12). Are We Prepared for Life Beyond Earth? portside.org Are We Prepared for Life Beyond Earth? |
(2026-09-12). Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men's final for Zverev showdown. aljazeera.com On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
(2026-09-12). Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy. aljazeera.com Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
(2026-09-12). Sheinbaum vows Mexico "will never be a colony" while offering military collaboration, cheap labor and minerals to Trump. wsws.org As Trump posts a map of North America draped in the US flag and threatens military action against the cartels, the Sheinbaum government answers with patriotic declarations while offering to serve Washington as a war base.
(2026-09-12). Zhejiang's Shine Muscat grapes make first export to Belgium. ecns.cn A batch of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes weighing 150 kilograms from Cixi City, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, was exported to Belgium on Sept. 10 after clearing customs inspection, marking Zhejiang's first export of fresh grapes to the country.
(2026-09-12). 25 Years of War Was the Wrong Response to 9/11. juancole.com ( Unfortunately, powerful sections of our corrupt business and political elites have not. | Most Americans old enough to remember Sep…
(2026-09-12). Death toll from cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao rises to 25. ecns.cn At least 25 people have died after a foreign cargo ship caught fire at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, local authorities said Thursday evening.
(2026-09-12). At China's Frontiers | Devoting Their Youth to the Outpost Closest to the Sky. ecns.cn Since 2006, when the entire Qinghai-Xizang Railway was put into operation, batches of service members arrived here, watching over the tunnel and safeguarding the trains that journey through the snow-covered mountains.
(2026-09-12). Have your say on Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy | South Africans are encouraged to have their voices heard by submitting comments on the Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy. | The revised policy was approved by cabinet for public comment with the closing date for submission set as 20 September 2026. | According to the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), the revised policy is government's "overarching policy framework for electricity pricing and tariff design in South Africa". | The policy provides the principles and strategic direction within which electricity prices and tariffs are determi…
(2026-09-12). 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:…
(2026-09-12). How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com Canada's buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). 'War on terror': How 9/11 changed the language of conflict. aljazeera.com The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
(2026-09-12). America Can't Import Its Way out of the Critical Minerals Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com With challenges come opportunities. By better leveraging its partners and allies in the critical minerals race, Washington can breathe new life into its defense industrial base. The United States is, unfortunately, in another interwar period; it is time to act accordingly.
(2026-09-12). 'The family paid the price': India's deadly online gambling crisis. aljazeera.com Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
(2026-09-12). 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…
(2026-09-12). Two decades of BRICS: Growing influence in global affairs. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-12). Australia: Private school teachers in Melbourne vote to strike for first time. wsws.org The strike vote at Overnewton College is a further indication, following strikes in government schools across Australia, of a developing revolt by educators against wage cuts and intolerable workloads.
(2026-09-12). In Numbers: China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026. 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. | Border inspection authorities nationwide processed 499 million cross-border trips during the January-August period, up 8.7% year on year. This included 242 million trips by mainland residents, 196 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and 61.287 million by foreign nationals, up 10%, 8.9% and 19.5% respectively.
(2026-09-12). 'It's different from how it's perceived in the West!' Anglo-Australian creator discovers real Xinjiang on 3,000km RV trip. ecns.cn Wood has lived in the southeastern Chinese Province of Fujian for three and a half years, now teaching digital media and AI at an international school in Xiamen. In early June, he completed a 3,000-kilometre RV journey across Xinjiang. What he brought back was not just images of snow-capped mountains and grasslands, but a conviction: the Xinjiang depicted in much of the Western media is not the one he saw.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-12). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-12). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-12). Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-12). Deutschland ist beunruhigt: Kurz vor Beginn der Heizperiode sind die Gasspeicher nur zur Hà§lfte gefàºllt. strategic-culture.su Drei Wochen vor dem offiziellen Beginn der Heizperiode am 1. Oktober liegt der Fàºllstand der deutschen Gasspeicher weiterhin bei nur 55%. In den 15 Jahren, in denen die Fàºllstà§nde erfasst und dokumentiert werden, wurde noch nie ein so niedriger Stand verzeichnet. Im Jahr 2025 beispielsweise lag der Fàºllstand zur gleichen Zeit bei àºber 74%. Und der Winter steht vor der Tàºr…
(2026-09-12). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/26: Democracy & Freedom: Culture, Law & AI. indybay.org Los Cerritos Community Center | 3377 Alder Avenue | Fremont, CA 94536…
(2026-09-12). What I would have to say to Donald Trump (Not that he Asked). juancole.com (
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). 'It was a very different place from how it's perceived in the West,' A British Australian's 3000-km journey through Xinjiang. ecns.cn "It was a very different place from how it's perceived." James Wood, an Anglo-Australian teacher and social media creator currently based in Xiamen, China, shared this heartfelt sentiment after completing a 10-day, 3,000-kilometer RV trip across Xinjiang.
(2026-09-12). Call to cut trade barriers and widen business opportunities. sanews.gov.za Call to cut trade barriers and widen business opportunities | New Delhi, India – India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on BRICS countries to cut trade barriers and expand business opportunities, saying India is building economic bridges amid rising global protectionism. ⚪ "Today, as trade barriers are increasing around the world, India is building economic bridges. Since 2014, we have entered into Free Trade Agreements with nearly 40 countries around the world. Our approach within BRICS is also the same: reduce barriers and expand opportunities for businesses," Modi said on Friday during the BRICS Busi…
(2026-09-12). 60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump's Reality. portside.org 60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump's Reality |
(2026-09-12). 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]…
(2026-09-12). Environmental Priorities vs. 'Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Too many Democratic leaders are feeling comfortable waving off climate concerns, because of a feeling that it might be a political problem for them. That was exemplified this morning in the New York Times when center-right pundit Matt Yglesias issued a strident call for liberals to 'support America's oil and gas industry'.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-12). Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical. aljazeera.com French train derailment sparks emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.
(2026-09-12). The record of the New York Times on the "war on terror" wsws.org The New York Times marked the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a cover-up of its own role in justifying and concealing the criminal war of aggression against Iraq, torture and illegal mass surveillance.
(2026-09-12). 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.
(2026-09-12). New Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week—Here's How It Would Work. portside.org New Bill Proposes 32-Hour Work Week—Here's How It Would Work |
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-12). A stable Afghanistan post 9/11 is in US interests says former US diplomat. aljazeera.com Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad says Washington wants to prevent Afghanistan becoming a hub for anti-US groups.
(2026-09-12). Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
(2026-09-12). Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel. aljazeera.com Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel's hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
(2026-09-12). Cheers! Global officials praise China's market appeal at CIFTIS. ecns.cn At the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), officials from Norway, Georgia and Zimbabwe said the fair provides an important platform for countries to showcase distinctive services and products, explore the Chinese market, and deepen cooperation in trade, technology and culture.
(2026-09-12). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-12). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-12). CIA releases dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden prior to 9/11. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-12). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-12). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-12). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Train derails in northern France, injuring 44; woman in critical condition. geo.tv
(2026-09-12). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Somali pirates free hijacked vessel: sources. geo.tv
(2026-09-12). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Man waving Palestinian flag tackled on Yankee Stadium field. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-12). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Xi extends festive greetings and sincere regards to teachers nationwide. ecns.cn
(2026-09-12). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel ratificó la defensa como prioridad en Alamar Este. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este viernes a la defensa como primera prioridad del país, al intercambiar con el Consejo de Defensa de Zona de Alamar Este durante la jornada del Día Nacional de la Defensa. | El mandatario calificó de profundo y de calidad el trabajo de esa estructura en la organización de fuerzas y medios para la protección de la población, en un contexto marcado por nuevas declaraciones hostiles del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Acompañaron al jefe de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y Roberto Morales…
(2026-09-11). Strategic Dilemma of Southeast Asia Amidst a New US-China Trade War. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The return of Trump-like tariffs on Chinese products is generating a storm that goes far beyond any conventional bilateral trade conflict. It is not really an economic showdown of the world's two largest economies — but rather an ideological contest of influence, power play, and ambition for greatness. In spite of …
(2026-09-11). Iran-China Spy Network? How AI Is Changing Global Surveillance. thinktank.pk The question of whether Iran and China are jointly conducting spying operations has gained a new technological dimension. Recent findings from Anthropic indicate that state-linked actors in both countries have used artificial intelligence to support surveillance activities, including efforts involving dissidents, activists and other targets. But the evidence currently available does not establish that China …
(2026-09-11). Oil Prices Soar to New Heights as Houthis Seize Yemen's Red Sea Coastline. truthout.org Houthi forces have reportedly seized the entirety of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, further solidifying the group's control over its key waterway and sending oil prices soaring to even further heights since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, seized control of the key port town of Mocha this week, reports say. They have since rapidly advanced to… |
(2026-09-11). A Brief History of Iranian Ittihad-i Islam: "Unity of Islam" and Its Modern Origins. muslimskeptic.com Following the events of the genocide in Palestine and the subsequent war between the Zionist establishment and Iran, a wave of seldom discussed matters surfaced as the subject of fierce debate. Among the more pressing questions include the issue of Sunni-Shi'ah unity, whether or not Muslims should show solidarity towards the fighters in Lebanon, Yemen, …
(2026-09-11). Fitting Predictable Historical Pattern, Anti-War Activists Who Warned About Militarized Response to 9/11 Were Demonized and Blacklisted. covertactionmagazine.com At the May 26, 2026, Rage Against the War Machine rally, Joe Kent, a former top counterterrorism adviser and CIA paramilitary officer, denounced the war on Iran as a war driven by Israel and rooted in lies, along with other speakers like former Fox News host Tucker Carlson who had at one time supported Donald …
(2026-09-11). Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterm elections, claims Congress may not be needed. wsws.org Recalling the economic pledge made by fascist presidential candidate Buzz Windrip in Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel, It Can't Happen Here, Trump promised every American adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress.
(2026-09-11). Pennsylvania politicians from both sides of the aisle are front and center in Dallas for 'Trumpapalooza'. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? It was the first night of the two-day 2026 Republican midterm convention when a well-known Pennsylvania Democrat made a surprise virtual appearance. | About halfway through the Wednesday night event, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman appeared in his iconic hoodie with the U.S. Steel plant in Pittsburgh in the frame behind him. | He was there to introduce his "great friend" and fellow Pennsylvanian, Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, but first took the opportunity to attack what…
(2026-09-11). Al Jazeera explains massive Israeli blasts on south Lebanon hill. aljazeera.com Israeli forces say they used more than 1,100 tonnes of explosives to demolish alleged Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon…
(2026-09-11). UK Labour government's token sanctions against settlers conceal continued collusion with Israeli genocide. wsws.org The ethnic cleansing of the West Bank is only the logical extension of the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. And both are officially sanctioned government operations.
(2026-09-11). Moratorium NOW! Coalition Demands "Medicare for All" at Detroit Labor Day. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Abayomi Azikiwe Editor, Pan-African News Wire Thursday September 10, 2026 On Mon. Sept. 7, 2026 at the annual Labor Day Parade the Moratorium NOW! Coalition, Michigan Coalition Against Genocide and Labor for Palestine joined forces along Michigan avenue to campaign for Medicare for All and an End to the Genocide in Palestine. Thousands of …
(2026-09-11). Australian Zionists drop case against 'truth' journalist Mary Kostakidis. asiapacificreport.nz The Zionist Federation of Australia has withdrawn its case of "racial hatred" against Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis, who called it a victory for free speech, reports Consortium News. SPECIAL REPORT: By Joe Lauria After a two-year legal battle to punish a prominent Australian journalist for her public criticism of Israel's genocide in Gaza, the Zionist…
(2026-09-11). Australia's AI plan needs an authority test for agents. onlineopinion.com.au Learning to live with a technology where there is a 10% chance it could commit the ultimate genocide.
(2026-09-11). Milei has staked it all on Trump. Will he follow through? responsiblestatecraft.org The territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands (or Islas Malvinas in Spanish) continues to escalate. Last week, Argentine President Javier Milei, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced a series of new measures aimed at pressuring Britain over the future of the islands. The most significant announcement was of new sanctions on companies involved in oil extraction in the waters around the Falklands, which Argentina has long claimed as its own. Argentina's attempt to prevent the exploitation of the Falklands' natural resources is a reminder that beneath…
(2026-09-11). A resounding victory for Cuba at the Human Rights Council. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Special Correspondent | Cuba's victory at the Human Rights Council was resounding: a large number of delegations from every continent participated in the debate on the impact of the US blockade on the human rights of the Cuban people. | All supported the opinion of the Council's Special Rapporteur on Unilateral Coercive Measures: the blockade against Cuba must end because it is illegal, causes enormous harm, and violates the human rights of all Cubans. | Not a single nation on the Council defended the criminal conduct of the United States. All called for an end to its siege against Cuba. | Rega…
(2026-09-11). Alerta Citma sobre instalación masiva de paneles solares. radiohc.cu Armando Rodríguez Batista, titular del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente de Cuba (Citma), resaltó la necesidad de ordenar la instalación de paneles solares en techos de viviendas y edificios de La Habana, fenómeno creciente en los últimos meses. | Rodríguez Batista compartió en su perfil en Facebook una publicación de Naturaleza Secreta en la que se reconoce la oportunidad histórica que representa la irrupción de paneles solares en los tejados de la capital, pero advierte sobre la necesidad de seguir la situación con detenimiento, para que luego no genere otros problemas. | La arquitecta Dania Go…
(2026-09-11). En un pueblo que no se rinde, Almeida vivo. radiohc.cu Desde que Juan Almeida Bosque se integró, en 1953, a la Generación del Centenario, su protagonismo en la historia de Cuba ha sido tan determinante como en aquel memorable combate de Alegría de Pío. Cuando todo parecía perdido, gritó: ° ´Aquí no se rinde nadie ª! | Con su actuar, signado por el ímpetu y el coraje, y con su ejemplo, que ha trascendido su muerte, el Comandante de la Revolución nos convida: ´a quienes tienen el deber de dar continuidad a nuestro proceso les recuerdo, como eterno combatiente, un pensamiento de Maceo: Quiero tener la gloria de haber contribuido al bien e independen…
(2026-09-11). Cuba: A symbol of resistance at the Fête de l'Humanité. radiohc.cu "We will never renounce peace, and as long as Cuba exists, there will be proof of socialism, both present and future," declared Deputy Marydé Fernández López on Friday during a debate at the Fête de l'Humanité. | The member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) pointed out that the United States has maintained an economic, commercial, and financial blockade for over 60 years, which, starting in January of this year, also extended to include energy. | Fernández López, who heads the CCPCC's office for the Union of Young Communists and mass organizations, highlighted that since December, on…
(2026-09-11). Nurses Across US Demand Hospitals Cut Ties With Palantir, Citing ICE and Gaza. truthout.org National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the U.S., is demanding that hospitals cut ties with Palantir, with nurses citing the firm's role in developing technology used to surveil immigrants in the U.S. and target civilians in Gaza. The union — which represents more than 225,000 nurses in all 50 U.S. states — has announced a global week of action against… |
(2026-09-11). Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere. aljazeera.com Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.
(2026-09-11). Gaza mourns 100 Palestinians killed by Israel. electronicintifada.net Israel engineering "silent starvation" in Gaza by blocking entry of 65 percent of required food supplies.
(2026-09-11). 'Majority do not welcome him': Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza. aljazeera.com Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.
(2026-09-11). Caitlin Johnstone: Three major revelations about the Gaza holocaust in the Israeli press. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone 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…
(2026-09-11). How Did China's Oil Majors Prepare the Country for an Energy Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu China's state owned oil companies have spent years preparing for the possibility of major disruptions to global energy supplies, investments that are now helping Beijing manage the shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Since 2018, Sinopec, PetroChina and CNOOC have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in domestic oil and gas …
(2026-09-11). It's Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It's Israel. portside.org It's Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It's Israel |
(2026-09-11). 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…
(2026-09-11). 'A historic day': Spain moves closer to citizenship for Western Saharans. aljazeera.com Spain's parliament backs citizenship for Sahrawis amid tense relations with Morocco after the Ceuta crossing.
(2026-09-11). Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women's singles final — start, prize, form. aljazeera.com Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
(2026-09-11). SA eyes stronger science partnerships at China innovation forum. sanews.gov.za SA eyes stronger science partnerships at China innovation forum | Shanghai, China – South Africa hopes to secure new partnerships and take its scientific capabilities to higher levels through its participation in the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China. | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Professor Blade Nzimande expressed this optimism, while addressing a South African media contingent upon his arrival in China on Friday evening, local time. | The Minister said the country will use the international platform to showcase its progress in vaccine development, nuclear medicine, hydrogen techno…
(2026-09-11). How Donald Trump's War in Iran is failing the Legitimacy Test in the Eyes of US Voters. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Donald Trump now has a new proposed timetable for his war with Iran, albeit without a clear purpose. Heading to the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas this week, the US president
(2026-09-11). Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final. aljazeera.com Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.
(2026-09-11). Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical. aljazeera.com Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.
(2026-09-11). China seeks deeper AI cooperation with Global South. sanews.gov.za China seeks deeper AI cooperation with Global South | Shanghai, China – China is seeking deeper cooperation with South Africa and other countries in the Global South to advance artificial intelligence (AI) development, strengthen scientific capacity and shape international AI governance. ⚪ Li Xiuquan, Director of the Key Science and Technology Fields Research Center at the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China, said open-source technologies, shared datasets and international capacity-building initiatives could make AI resources more accessible to developing countries. ⚪ Li made the remarks…
(2026-09-11). UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month. aljazeera.com Sudan's UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.
(2026-09-11). WHYY News and The Margin host community event in Camden to discuss in-depth reporting on EMR fires. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of Camden residents gathered for a Since 2020…
(2026-09-11). Scientific study sheds new light on human evolution. wsws.org The study has found genetic evidence that modern humans have inherited DNA from two previously unidentified extinct populations for which there are at present no known fossils.
(2026-09-11). Fenerbahce coach Kartal's resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie. aljazeera.com Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.
(2026-09-11). The EPA Is Planning to Scrap Public Review Rules for Data Center Pollution. truthout.org Americans don't agree on much, but that's not the case when it comes to data centers. Seven in 10 Americans oppose building data centers for artificial intelligence in or near their communities. Despite this, the federal government is moving to make it easier for them to be built. And in some places, residents won't even get the chance to raise concerns publicly or even know if a data center… |
(2026-09-11). 25 Years Later, We Still Live in the World the War on Terror Made. truthout.org In a 2013 Congressional hearing on drone warfare, a young Pakistani boy named Zubair Rehman, aged 13 at the time, talked about the feeling of living under the threat of constant drone strikes. In his powerful testimony, Zubair stated that "I no longer love blue skies. In fact, I now prefer gray skies…The drones do not fly when the skies are gray…When the sky brightens, drones return and we live in… |
(2026-09-11). Federal Court Rules There Is No Constitutional Right to Safe Drinking Water. capitalbnews.org 
A federal appeals court has used a decades-long water crisis in one of the Blackest cities in America to rule that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee Americans the right to clean and safe drinking water. The Sept. 4 ruling came even after Jackson, Mississippi, residents alleged officials knew the water was contaminated and assured …
(2011-09-26). Karachi court sends main suspect on three-day remand over alleged threats to KU professor. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-11). Trump administration takes down controversial 'Mr Singh' self-deportation post after backlash over racism. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Department of Homeland Security on Thursday took down a controversial advertisement on self-deportation after receiving massive backlash for allegedly targeting the Sikh community. The ad, which asked "Mr Singh" to self-deport, faced criticism from Indian-American groups, as well as, Democratic leaders for its "racist propaganda". | The AI-generated image posted on X was part of the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) campaign against unlicensed commercial drivers in the US. It featured a brown-bearded man and carried the tagline: "Get off our roads, you don't know how to drive Mr Si…
(2026-09-11). Ex-president Zuma's son, Duduzane, auditions in front of South African big business. wsws.org Duduzane Zuma's boast that his father repeatedly "held back" revolt amounted to a personal political pledge. He was assuring his audience that, should the MKP enter government, he could perform the same function.
(2026-07-22). Standing With My Horses in My Fields in Maryland. portside.org Standing With My Horses in My Fields in Maryland |
(2026-09-11). The volcanic escalation on Java is a threat of potential regional chaos. onlineopinion.com.au 150 million people live on Java, the most heavily populated island in the world. A the consequences of a volcanic disaster for them wouldn't be confined to Indonesia.
(2026-09-11). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-11). 10,000 New Zealand public servants hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The Public Service Association is openly preparing to sell workers out with a below-inflation wage deal.
(2026-09-11). Russland-Gas ab 2027 verboten: EU nennt keine Ersatzmengen — Ex-Eon-Manager schlà§gt Alarm. strategic-culture.su Statt eines Epigraphs. Aus einer Erklà§rung des polnischen Ministerprà§sidenten Donald Tusk beim Gipfeltreffen der Visegrád-Gruppe: | ‚ÄûWir kà∂nnen die Trà§ume davon, mit China oder den Vereinigten Staaten konkurrieren zu kà∂nnen, ins Reich der Mà§rchen verweisen, wenn unsere Energiepreise auf einem derart hohen Niveau bleiben."
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Norway Rejects Climate Orthodoxy's False Choice, Builds Wealth. wattsupwiththat.com Energy abundance and human flourishing track together in every dataset anyone has assembled. Norway understands this and acts on it. Poor nations understand it too. What they lack is not evidence but permission, and permission is not something a sovereign state should have to request. Leaders of developing nations should leverage Norway's example and build on it.
(2026-09-11). Big firms spent at least $1.7B on union-busting last year. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The nation's corporations spent $1.7 billion on union-busters last year—and that figure actually is an understatement. A new report from LaborLab, which in turn mined the data it received from the Economic Policy Institute and from forms the Labor Department requires such "persuaders" to file, breaks down the sum into $1.5 billion for "union avoidance" …
(2026-09-11). Brazil's Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts. aljazeera.com Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.
(2026-09-11). CARTOONS: Pauline pitches another not-so-super plan. independentaustralia.net 
It's right up there with giving Net Zero and migrants the heave-ho.
(2026-09-11). RGGI Auction Clearing Price Results. wattsupwiththat.com Prior to the auction I said I would not be surprised it the price exceeded $35 a ton. I noted that if it did it would be real-time confirmation that the price trajectory regulators have not acknowledged is one more sign that the states' own cost-containment tools — the mechanism they cite as evidence that consumer costs will be manageable — can no longer do the job they were designed to do. Given these cost impacts it is past time to pause RGGI.
(2026-09-11). The Long Shadow of Osama bin Laden. nationofchange.org 
The attacks of 9/11 were designed to push the United States into overextending itself militarily and enter an imperial tailspin.
(2026-09-11). Trump administration mulls ending 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders; Indians likely to hit hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US government has proposed ending 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers, including skilled professionals on H-1B visas, to remain in the United States and look for a new sponsor after losing their jobs. | The proposed change could significantly affect Indian technology professionals, who make up a large share of H-1B visa holders and work across the US technology and services sector. | Under a proposal published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Thursday, H-1B and some other temporary work visa holders could be required to leave the US soon…
(2026-09-11). It's Round Two for the Phillies and Braves in September. whyy.org Four games out of the division lead, the Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves this weekend—again—in a big series for the NL East.
(2026-09-11). Why The Stories Working People Tell Ourselves About Ourselves Matter. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez TRNN Over the 2026 Labor Day weekend, I had the honor of speaking at the Reuther-Pollack Labor History Symposium in Wheeling, West Virginia, organized by the Wheeling Academy of Law & Science (WALS) Foundation. The symposium takes place in Wheeling every year and adopts a different theme each year; this year, the theme was "The Art …
(2026-09-11). Manufacturing Goodness: What Administrators Really Do and Why. publicbooks.org "When trying to rectify or at least understand the administrative, and thus, the university, problem, it is the logic of goodness—and in particular the manufacturing of goodness—that is most necessary to expose."
(2026-09-11). 25 years of 9/11 that reshaped America: How a single phone call averted attack on White House and US Capitol. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the deadliest terror attack in history. The attacks killed 2,977 people and changed global security, avia | 25 years of 9/11 that reshaped America: How a single phone call averted attack on White House and US Capitol…
(2026-09-11). Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways. aljazeera.com Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
(2026-09-11). Arms Trade Treaty: Prohibitions, Risk Assessment and What States Must Consider. moderndiplomacy.eu Last month the state parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) met in Geneva for the 12th Conference of the State Parties (CSP). The ATT has been negotiated to develop common and standard practices for regulating the international trade of conventional weapons. This treaty aims to prohibit the illicit export, import, transit, transshipment, and brokering …
(2026-09-11). Nurses tell Prime Healthcare to end sub-prime care. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Save one life, and you're a hero. Save a hundred, and you're "just" a nurse. That sentiment was on full display Thursday, Sept. 3, when nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals—Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Ill., and Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine—staged a one-day strike. …
(2026-09-11). World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize pot. aljazeera.com The inaugural Ultimate Championship opens with Olympic Games champions competing for a record prize pot of $10m.
(2026-09-11). How Does the World War Two Legacy Shape Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan Tensions? moderndiplomacy.eu World War Two continues to shape relations between Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan, with competing interpretations of the conflict increasingly intersecting with present day geopolitical tensions. The issue resurfaced last week when Russian diplomats in Taiwan screened a film about Japanese militarism and World War Two. The screening raised concerns in Taiwan that Moscow was …
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Australia accelerates integration into U.S. war machine. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's accelerating military integration with the United States is drawing the nation deeper into preparations for a potential war with China.
(2026-09-11). South Africa's middle class urged to drive accountability. sanews.gov.za South Africa's middle class urged to drive accountability | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called on South Africa's middle class, professionals and business community to play a more active role in strengthening local government accountability and service delivery. | Simelane said an "activist middle class" should not replace the State, but use its education, professional capabilities, networks and access to institutions to insist that government performs its responsibilities. | Simelane was speaking during The Platform on Thursday weekly webinar series, where she addressed the role of an activist…
(2026-09-11). On Suicide Prevention Day, Reflecting On The Crisis Inside Prisons And Jails. scheerpost.com Victoria Valenzuela Substack Suicide is a leading cause of death in prisons and jails. Advocates say most people experience trauma, substance abuse or mental illness prior to prison, and conditions only exacerbate it. Photo by halil ibrahim kurucan/ Alamy Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide and mental health. When 49-year-old Tamara Hinkle beat the odds …
(2026-09-11). Trump and Xi: Two Views on international relations. peoplesworld.org 
It should come as no surprise to the knowledgeable observer that the current state of international affairs is, to put it mildly, a mess. In recent weeks, we have seen how the leadership of the United States government, bogged down in a war that it cannot win, is spewing threats and insults against countries, both …
(2026-09-11). Simelane calls for integrated approach to human settlements. sanews.gov.za Simelane calls for integrated approach to human settlements | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says South Africa must move beyond the delivery of individual houses towards integrated and sustainable human settlements that connect communities to essential services, economic opportunities and secure tenure. | Simelane was speaking during The Platform on Thursday, where she outlined the role of human settlements in addressing some of the challenges facing local government. | The Platform on Thursday is a weekly high-level webinar series hosted by the Department of Human Settlements, where government leader…
(2026-09-11). Right-wing consensus over militarism and austerity in Sweden's election campaign. wsws.org All the main parties agree on readying Sweden for war, scapegoating immigrants for the social crisis, and curbing public spending to fund rearmament and subsidies to wealthy investors.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). SA uses disease burden to drive medical innovation. sanews.gov.za SA uses disease burden to drive medical innovation | South Africa's high burden of tuberculosis (TB), HIV and cancer is enabling local scientists to develop nuclear medicine techniques that could improve the early detection and treatment of diseases locally and internationally. ⚪ Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Mike Sathekge, says South Africa's experience in tackling diseases prevalent on the continent gives its scientists expertise that can complement research conducted in countries where these illnesses are less common. ⚪ Sathekge, who is als…
(2026-09-11). Adversaries Using Claude AI To Target Americans And Develop Missiles Is A Sign Of What's To Come. twz.com 
A new report from Anthropic presents a stark picture of how malign actors are using commercially available U.S. AI services despite safeguards.
(2026-09-11). Six Nigerians to be extradited to the United States of America. sanews.gov.za Six Nigerians to be extradited to the United States of America | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks, in collaboration with INTERPOL South Africa, will today facilitate the extradition of six Nigerian nationals to the United States of America. | The six men are alleged to be members of the Black Axe organised criminal network and are wanted by the US authorities in connection with charges of wire fraud and money laundering. | "The suspects are alleged to have targeted more than 100 women in the United States, allegedly defrauding them of more than R100 million thro…
(2026-09-11). 'A Case for the Existence of God' theater review: Well-crafted but ill-named play. peoplesworld.org 
Before this atheistic aesthete indulges, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, in a rant about this play's egregiously pompous hifalutin name, I feel compelled to confess that: 1.) A Case for the Existence of God is certainly a well-written, well-acted, and well-directed drama, and I recommend that serious theatergoers see it; 2.) The award-winning playwright …
(2026-09-11). The vanishing pharmacy of the Sundarbans. aljazeera.com As rising seas push salt into the world's largest mangrove, traditional medicinal plants are being lost.
(2026-09-11). Trump vs Mamdani: Why 9/11 Has Become a New Political Battlefield. thinktank.pk The 25th anniversary of September 11 should be one of the rare moments in American politics when partisan competition gives way to national mourning. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, and the anniversary traditionally provides an opportunity for political leaders to stand together with survivors, families and first responders. Yet in 2026, the …
(2026-09-11). 'Everything changed': The human cost of 25 years of US wars. aljazeera.com Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.
(2026-09-11). 9/11 Changed America — And Built Trump's Playbook. levernews.com 
You cannot understand the executive power
(2026-09-11). DFFE continues to monitor pilchard deaths. sanews.gov.za DFFE continues to monitor pilchard deaths | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is continuing to monitor new reports of Pilchard Herpesvirus (PHV), which has triggered an unusual sardine mortality event. ⚪ The mortality event has now been reported over an area extending from the Western Cape through the southern and eastern coasts, into the northern Wild Coast and along the Namibian coast. ⚪ Reports of the event began in July this year. ⚪ "PHV has been confirmed in sardines associated with the mortality event, including sardines collected in Gqeberha. PHV remains the leading explan…
(2026-09-11). Coming events: BRICS Summit in India. gilbertdoctorow.com The BRICS Summit this weekend in India, 12 — 13 September, is receiving a great deal of attention in that country and major media have arranged extensive coverage, including on air panel discussions with expert commentators speaking for the founding BRICS member states. In this regard, I will be participating in such a panel discussion …
(2026-09-11). Memory, grief and healing after 9/11. whyy.org What have we learned about loss, grief and memory 25 years after 9/11?
(2026-09-11). China and Taiwan's "National Question" : The Battle Over Cross-Strait Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu What is complicating the Taiwan issue is not just the shifting military balance or the increasing US-China competition, but the growing divergence in the two sides' understanding of the communities they represent. While China views unification as the culmination of a historical nation, Taiwan believes its political future should be determined by a democratic community …
(2026-09-11). Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11? aljazeera.com Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows.
(2026-09-11). Pennsylvania utility commission to review how utility profits, data centers affect affordability issues. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission unanimously approved two measures this month intended to Speaking at the c
(2026-09-11). 'Treasury can write what it likes', says Peters defending Pacific Islands Forum hosting decision. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he was under no obligation to consult with Cabinet before making an offer to Pacific Island Forum (PIF) member nations to host the annual leaders meeting in 2027. It comes after Treasury released documents showing, in March, they advised Finance Minister Nicola Willis to…
(2026-09-11). BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India's capital. aljazeera.com New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
(2026-09-11). Hull City's Sorba Thomas unharmed as car overturned in crash. aljazeera.com Premier League club confirms accident, says 27-year-old Welsh international 'unscathed'.
(2026-09-11). Anthropic Report Says It Blocked Potential Misuses Of AI To Make Bio Weapons [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | Two days after insiders at AI research and products corporation
(2026-09-11). Reform UK Members Dismiss Climate Crisis as 'Farce' After Record Summer Heatwaves. bylinetimes.com Reform UK delegates dismissed the climate crisis as a "farce" and accused scientists of manipulating evidence at the party's annual conference, days after the Met Office provisionally declared the UK's hottest summer on record. | Despite having its press passes revoked at the last minute, Byline Times spoke to delegates as they queued to enter the conference hall last weekend. They were happy to share their views, with some describing climate change as a means of Government control. | The interviews suggest that the rejection of climate science by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Deputy Leader Richard Tice fi…
(2026-09-11). FIFA rebukes Morocco's claim it will host 2030 World Cup final. aljazeera.com Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
(2026-09-11). Britain's Settlement Trade Ban Is Cosmetic. For It To Work, It Must Sanction Israel. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack The UK may end up assisting Tel Aviv by reinforcing a preposterous distinction between 'illegal' Jewish settlements and a supposedly 'law-abiding' Israel [First published by Middle East Eye] Ed Miliband, Britain's foreign secretary, this week announced plans for a ban on trade and services with Israel's illegal Jewish settlements, in a move the government has hyped as …
(2026-09-11). Beyond Iran: America's long record of Middle East blunders. peoplesworld.org 
The U.S. government continues to double down, even as its stubbornness costs it dearly—not only in material terms, but also in geopolitical influence. Washington is rapidly losing power and status in the Middle East, a decline that could produce a wider domino effect, reverberating around the world. The latest expression of this hubris came from …
(2026-09-11). Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That's Not the Reality. nationofchange.org 
To give voucher programs a toehold in state legislatures, politicians touted how students with disabilities would gain access to private education. But those students' families often have the hardest time finding schools that will accept them.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Arsenal manager Arteta 'very surprised' at Jesus blast over Barcelona move. aljazeera.com Gabriel Jesus claims he was forced to train alone before Barcelona move, but Arsenal 'surprised' by criticism.
(2026-09-11). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-11). Kenya: Organized Gang Attacks in Lead-Up to Elections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Opposition politician Edwin Sifuna speaks during a rally in Nyandiwo, Homa Bay county, Kenya, on August 16, 2026. | © 2026 Linda Mwananchi Media | (Nairobi) — Criminal gangs in Kenya have carried out a spate of violent attacks targeting civil society and opposition gatherings ahead of the 2027 elections, Human Rights Watch said today. The Kenyan authorities should ensure prompt and transparent investigations into the attacks and that people can exercise their political rights without fear of violence.Over the last few months, groups of unidentified armed people have attacked…
(2026-09-11). University speakouts in Australia and New Zealand demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I think that Bogdan has definitely been wronged. He has just written his own truth, and the truth is not being accepted by Zelensky. After the Russian invasion, democracy has basically collapsed in Ukraine."
(2026-09-11). 9/11 and 25 years of 'endless wars'… more like 250 years. strategic-culture.su Since 2001, the United States has embarked on a path of "endless wars" or "forever wars". | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Twenty-fiv…
(2026-09-11). Under Pressure: How Weather Affects our Health. whyy.org As summer winds down, some people are celebrating the approach of fall, while others are dreading the shorter, colder days. We know that weather can affect our mood — maybe we're extra irritable when it's hot, or gloomy when it's gray — but it can also influence our overall health. On this episode, a look at how weather affects well-being and health, from its impact on menstrual cycles to chronic conditions like asthma and pain.
(2026-09-11). Australia student visa shock: Refusal rate hits 10-year high, India and Nepal applicants face tough scrutiny. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Australia's student visa system has become significantly stricter, with the refusal rate reaching a 10-year high in June 2026. Applicants from India and Nepal have faced particularly high refusal rates, according to Department of Home Affairs data reported by ABC News.The overall refusal rate for international student visa applications rose to 24.2% in June 2026, the highest level recorded over the past decade. The figure marks a sharp increase from 7.9% in June 2016.The latest numbers indicate that students applying to study in Australia are now facing much closer scrutiny, particularly over wheth…
(2026-09-11). What 9/11 Took From Her, She's Now Giving to the Next Generation of Black Women Pilots. capitalbnews.org 
Nia Gilliam proclaimed she'd never fly again after 9/11. The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, felt normal. The Atlantic Coast Airlines plane had no engine problems or mechanical issues. Passengers were seated. The 25-year-old co-pilot and her superior, Capt. Shye Gilad, were ready to depart Newark Liberty International Airport for Boston. The bright blue skies …
(2026-09-11). Can 'America First' survive Trump's war-first presidency? responsiblestatecraft.org In a Thursday
(2026-09-11). 5-years in prison pushes controversial cop watcher to breakdown. Eric Brandt speaks out after release. therealnews.com 
His colorful antics and controversial tactics thrust Denver activist Eric Brandt into the crosshairs of law enforcement. After serving 5 years of a 12 year sentence Brandt speaks to Taya Graham and Stephen Janis shortly after his release about the toll his battle with the legal system has inflicted, and what he plans to do next. | His colorful antics and controversial tactics thrust Denver activist Eric Brandt into the crosshairs of law enforcement. After serving 5 years of a 12 year sentence Brandt speaks to Taya Graham and Stephen Janis shortly after his release about the toll his battle with the legal system has… police accountability,policing,video,Eric Brandt
(2026-09-11). 25 Years After 9/11: End the War on Terror at Home. rightsanddissent.org Twenty-five years ago, 3,000 people were brutally and senselessly murdered by criminal members of Al-Qaeda. | As the nation grieved, national security hawks within the Bush administration quickly set about exploiting the tragedy. Many of them, like Vice President Dick Cheney, harbored grievances going back to the restrictions on the intelligence agencies and executive branch put in place at end of the Vietnam War and Watergate. | They used the horror of that day to ram through their longstanding agenda. They got Congress to pass the Patriot Act, extending the scope of national security surveillance. They rewrote…
(2026-09-11). Could AI Pose an Existential Threat as US Lawmakers Push for New Rules? moderndiplomacy.eu Growing concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence are prompting more U.S. lawmakers to call for stronger safeguards after two researchers at Anthropic warned that advanced AI could potentially threaten human survival within the next decade. The alarm intensified after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon announced his resignation and said that people developing AI seriously …
(2026-09-11). The youth wave behind Chris Rabb's win in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sixteen-year-old Andreo Bono couldn't vote for state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary race for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District seat in Congress Bono, like hundreds of other young people, spent the spring canvassing for Rabb, who is s…
(2026-09-11). Think Tank Report: Climate Crisis Puts Education of 171 Million Students at Risk. thinktank.pk Climate change is no longer affecting children only through extreme temperatures, floods or natural disasters. Increasingly, it is determining whether children can attend school, how long they can stay in classrooms and whether they return after a disaster. More than 171 million students globally—around one in every 10 children of pre-primary through upper-secondary school age—experienced …
(2026-09-11). The workers that safety laws still do not reach. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-11). In interview, German Foreign Minister Wadephul takes the war course against Russia to the extreme. wsws.org An interview that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) gave to the Bild newspaper on September 8 underscores the aggressiveness with which the German government is pushing forward its war course against Russia.
(2026-09-11). Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation Project on track. sanews.gov.za Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation Project on track | The City of Johannesburg has assured that the Lilian Ngoyi Street Rehabilitation Project reopening in October 2026 is still on track with the project having reached over 75% completion. ⚪ This week, Mayor Dada Morero, together with City Manager Dr Floyd Brink and Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) officials led a tour of the 1.8km corridor to assess progress on Phase Two of the project. | Some three years ago, an explosion — caused by methane gas — rocked Lillian Ngoyi Street, claiming the life of at least one person and leaving over 40 others injure…
(2026-09-11). 53 years after the coup: US imperialism and the coming confrontation in Chile. wsws.org What was covert in 1973 is now proclaimed from the stage of a fascist summit in Santiago. The Trump administration does not hide its operations in Latin America, but on the contrary advertises them.
(2026-09-11). The Shift: 25 years after 9/11, our country is still dominated by the "War on Terror" therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in This week marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. | The United States has experienced much political and social upheaval since then, but the subsequent "War on Terror" paved the way for our current moment, and there are booming echoes of the era all around us. | Once again, the United States is waging a disastrous war in the Middle East with no disc…
(2026-09-11). Jackson Residents Not Legally Protected From Poisonous Water Supply [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-11). Lawsuit Filed Against ICE In Maryland Over Warrantless Arrests [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Heather Diehl / Getty | A lawsuit filed in Maryland challenges the disturbing trend of warrantless arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. |
(2026-09-11). "Horror to Last a Lifetime" : Juan González on Covering 9/11 Attacks in NYC 25 Years Ago Today. democracynow.org 
Friday marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Around 3,000 people were killed that day, and nearly 10,000 more have died in the years since from 9/11-related illnesses connected to the collapse of the twin towers. | In 2001, Democracy Now! was a radio show broadcasting from the attic of Downtown Community Television in Chinatown, just blocks away from ground zero. We were the closest national broadcast to the World Trade Center site. We were on the air when the second plane hit the south tower. Today, we re…
(2026-09-11). How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics. aljazeera.com Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.
(2026-09-11). Call to action On September 12th to September 19th : Support the Hunger Strike, Free the Sumud 4 ! samidoun.net 
Call to action — On September 12th to September 19th : Support the Hunger Strike, Free the Sumud 4 ! Wael Naouar, Ghassen Henchiri, Ghassen Boughdiri and Nabil Channoufi are pro-Palestinian and anti-imperialist activists who have been imprisoned in Tunisia for more than six months. Their only "crime": wanting to break the criminal blockade imposed …
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy. aljazeera.com European Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.
(2026-09-11). California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs 2 AI Regulation Bills [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Infinite Creations / Getty | California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Wednesday that are intended to put safeguards in place for how independent agencies monitor the safety of AI systems. |
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Two British ports turn away lifeboats with rescued migrants, amid far-right blockades. wsws.org The obscene pushback of the lifeboats took place as Britain's main far-right party, Reform UK, was holding its conference. The occasion saw party leader Nigel Farage and National Rally President Jordan Bardella pledge to end small-boat arrivals from France "forever."
(2026-09-11). Palestine in Pictures: August 2026. electronicintifada.net A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists.
(2026-09-11). Why the AI Merchants of Doom are Dead Wrong. wattsupwiththat.com Hacking a weak computer system does not equal global doomsday.
(2026-09-11). APWU bureaucracy enables Trump's attack on mail voting. wsws.org The new rules restricting mail-in voting cannot be enforced if thousands of postal workers refuse to carry out the procedure.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Over a Quarter of Voters Say They're Supporters of DSA, Polling Finds. truthout.org More than a quarter of U.S. voters, including the majority of Democrats, identify as supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), new polling finds as left-wing ideology surges in popularity despite the Trump administration's attempts to quash it. Quinnipiac University finds that 26 percent of registered voters say they consider themselves supporters of DSA… |
(2026-09-11). Students in Wisconsin Table for Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week, the University of Wisconsin – Madison student chapter of World BEYOND War tabled at the campus student organization fair. They met other students who are also energized to help build a mass antiwar movement. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-11). President Ramaphosa calls on BRICS to reshape global economic patterns. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on BRICS to reshape global economic patterns | New Delhi, India- President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS governments and business communities to use the grouping as a platform to deepen investment and trade, reshape existing economic patterns and transform the economies of countries across the Global South. ⚪ Addressing the BRICS Business Forum on Friday, the President said the ambition of governments and business communities must extend beyond increasing intra-BRICS trade to deepening productive relationships between economies. ⚪ "We cannot accept a future where Africa supplies…
(2026-09-11). Britain banned settlement imports. Will Europe finally follow suit? responsiblestatecraft.org Britain's decision this week to ban all imports from illegal Israeli settlements carries huge moral resonance, but the real test comes next: Will the European Union (EU) — the single largest market in the world and Israel's biggest trading partner — follow suit?The EU conducts trade worth tens of billions with Israel every year, but it has long hidden behind the need for consensus or the lack of a majority required to use its massive economic leverage to influence Israel's policies.The key question is whether the UK's decision will act as a catalyst and sway a sufficient number of European governm…
(2026-09-11). U.S. Rep. Norcross promotes lithium-ion battery incentive bill at EMR as solution to fires. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross is pushing a bill he says could help stop the recurring fires at a scrap metal recycling company in Camden. | Norcross, a Democrat who represents the city in Congress, introduced a EMR, a multinational scrap metal recycling company with its…
(2026-09-11). 'Terrorism Trap' by Michael Parenti. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Terrorism Trap is a richly informed, powerfully argued, well written analysis of the deeper causes and meaning of September 11. Michael Parenti dissects the religious, political, and economic forces behind the attacks, putting t…
(2026-09-11). Professors in the South Fear Doxxing and Harassment, New Survey Shows. truthout.org A survey of higher education faculty in the South found professors are concerned about the political environment around higher education, with some fearing for their physical safety. The annual survey from the American Association of University Professors included an open-ended question that allowed faculty to detail the problems they're facing. Compared with previous years… |
(2026-09-11). Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage. aljazeera.com AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.
(2026-09-11). All eyes on the EU as UK bans imports from Israeli settlements. responsiblestatecraft.org Britain's decision this week to ban all imports from illegal Israeli settlements carries huge moral resonance, but the real test comes next: Will the European Union (EU) — the single largest market in the world and Israel's biggest trading partner — follow suit?The EU conducts trade worth tens of billions with Israel every year, but it has long hidden behind the need for consensus or the lack of a majority required to use its massive economic leverage to influence Israel's policies.The key question is whether the UK's decision will act as a catalyst and sway a sufficient number of European governm…
(2026-09-11). New Lawsuit Is Challenging Trump Admin Plan to Allow ICE at Polling Places. truthout.org Washington — Latino advocacy groups and voting rights organizations Thursday filed a suit in federal court challenging the Trump administration's policy of allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to enter polling locations in certain circumstances to conduct immigration enforcement during the 2026 midterm elections. The suit in the District Court for the District of… |
(2026-09-11). AP and Fortune Magazine Ignore Population Trends to Blame Climate Change for Bear Encounters. wattsupwiththat.com The Associated Press and, by extension, Fortune Magazine by republishing their piece, seem more interested in promoting the catastrophe narrative of climate change in any way they can, regardless of nuances. The climate comments in the article were completely unnecessary to tell the story of increased human-bear encounters, and only serve to advance the outlets' political climate slant.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-11). 'Every time I return, the West Bank is smaller'. solidarity.net.au 
A Palestinian just returned from the West Bank explains how Israel is speeding up its efforts to expel the population and steal the land: | I have been going back and forth from Palestine for some time now. Maybe that is why I notice things differently. | When you live somewhere every day, deterioration happens around you gradually. New gates appear. Another road becomes impossible to use. A settlement expands over another hill. A journey that used to take 20 minutes takes four hours. Another family leaves a village. | But when you leave for several months and come back, you see the difference all at once…
(2026-09-11). De Bishkek a Nueva Delhi: Construyendo una nueva Eurasia. strategic-culture.su Pepe ESCOBAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Imagina un ´Mundo Nuevo ª con nuevas rutas globales ya en funcionamiento que eludan todos los…
(2026-09-11). Casa de las Américas in commemorates 53rd anniversary of fascist coup in Chile. radiohc.cu Casa de las Américas in Havana is hosting the exhibition "Chile in Posters: Memory and Resistance," a journey through five decades of graphic art, on the 53rd anniversary of the coup in the South American nation. | The exhibition, which brings together posters donated from the 1970s to the present and belonging to the Haydee Santamaría Art of Our America collection, was described by the cultural institution as an exercise in remembering Chile's history of struggle and resistance. | "Chile in Posters" addresses themes such as student struggles, feminist movements, and the resistance of the Mapuche people, the Hava…