(2026-09-19). China's Middle East Security Strategy: Can Beijing Build a Regionally-Led Order? moderndiplomacy.eu President Xi Jinping's visit to Cairo was not a protocol visit. It was a doctrine declaration. At a highly sensitive moment: an open war in Iran, threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, and a sharp division within the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Beijing chose to present its vision for regional security from Egypt. …
(2026-09-19). minister calls for more ships to protect Red Sea navigation. al-monitor.com By Angelo AmanteROME, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Italy's defence minister on Friday called for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping amid concerns over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital waterway threatened by the widening Middle East conflict.The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have made rapid advances in recent weeks along the Red Sea coast, further complicating routes in a region that also includes the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had already dwindled because of the U.S.-Iran war.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Yemens control of Bab al-Mandab deepens crisis in Israel
The rapid advance of Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) against Saudi-backed mercenaries along the country's Red Sea coast and the YAF's consolidation of its control over the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait have heightened concerns in Israel about the ongoing crisis at the Port of Eilat, Israeli media reports say.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-18). 8,953 Lebanese citizens killed, 30,643 injured in Israeli attacks on LebanonThe overall death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since October 8, 2023, has risen to 8,953 killed and 30,643 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry announced on Thursday evening, as Israeli attacks continue across several areas of southern Lebanon.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council after UN mission cites possible war crimes in IranThe United States has formally withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, one day after a UN fact-finding mission said there are "reasonable grounds" to believe US forces committed war crimes in two strikes on civilian sites in Iran.
2026-09-18: Professor Jeffrey Sachs: The Iran War Will Break America
Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins me to discuss the Iran war, Donald Trump, and America's declining influence around the world. He explains why the United States needs to leave Iran, pursue direct diplomacy, and rethink its role in the Middle East. We also discuss Trump's trade war with Canada, America's growing debt, political corruption, and the power of the military-industrial complex. Finally, Professor Sachs reveals whether Trump is accelerating America's decline-and why his proposed $5,000 checks simply don't add up.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to resolve issues with neighbors through diplomacy
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to resolve differences with its neighbors through dialogue and mutual respect.
He warned that the United States and Israel are seeking to sow discord in the region to weaken the nations and plunder the resources.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). 200 nights, one resilient nation: Iranian people's epic in defense of homeland and Revolution
All these sacred spaces host Iranians from all walks of life every night who, carrying Iran's tricolor flag, photographs of their martyred Leader, and chanting "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to America," have created an enduring epic over the past 200 nights.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Iran downs 52nd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island in latest blow to US-Israeli military aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its air defense forces have intercepted and destroyed the 52nd MQ-9 Reaper drone operated by the enemy since the US-Israeli aggression began.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-16). Israeli forces abduct Press TV reporter Naqqa Hamed near Bethlehem
Hamed was traveling with a camera crew when Israeli forces stopped them at a checkpoint near the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. The crew was searched, after which the forces abducted Hamed and released the cameramen
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-17). US extends ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend UN General AssemblyThe United States has extended its ban on Palestinians scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-18). Venezuelan protesters demand transparency over oil deal with USA new bilateral energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States has sparked reactions from popular organizations and trade unions in Caracas.
Demonstrators have gathered to demand transparency over the terms of the deal and express concerns about national sovereignty and workers' rights.
(2026-09-19). US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com Sept 18 (Reuters) – More US troops have died during the US-Israeli war with Iran than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed, the Washington Post reported on Friday.Defense Secretary PeteHegseth denied the report.
(2026-09-19). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-19). Reabre El Baturro en Las Tunas bajo gestión cooperada entre Palmares y Restobar Fortuna. cubadebate.cu La emblemática taberna-bar de tapas El Baturro incorporó una nueva imagen, coctelería, picadera y una mesa de billar, con servicios respaldados por paneles solares. La reapertura forma parte de las oportunidades de cooperación impulsadas por Palmares en el sector turístico.
(2026-09-19). Banco Central de Cuba: øMás billetes significan más inflación? cubadebate.cu El Banco Central de Cuba explica las características de los nuevos billetes de 10 000 y 20 000 pesos y aclara las dudas sobre su relación con la inflación. øMás dinero en circulación significa un aumento de los precios? øPara qué sirve el dinero? øDe dónde sale? øPor qué hacen falta billetes de mayor denominación? øEl sector privado acapara el efectivo?
(2026-09-19). øQué dijo Macklemore sobre Palestina que provocó su salida de la gira de Ed Sheeran? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Si esas palabras me costaron el escenario, mientras devuelven la conversación a Palestina, entonces fue la gira más exitosa", asegura el rapero Macklemore. Sostiene que ni él ni Sheeran son las víctimas, pues al final del día "pueden volverse a casa con sus familias", sino que las verdaderas víctimas son "los palestinos", los más de 20 000 niños asesinados en Gaza.
(2026-09-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará gira por Rusia el 24 de septiembre. cubadebate.cu Con una función en el Teatro Mariinsky de San Petersburgo, el 24 de septiembre, el Ballet Nacional de Cuba iniciará una gira por Rusia, que comprenderá actuaciones en el Teatro Bolshoi de Moscú, y los teatros Pushkin, de Nizhni Nóvgorod, y Dimitri Shostakovich, de Samara. La función en el Mariinsky es parte de la programación del XII Foro Internacional de Culturas Unidas de San Petersburgo.
(2026-09-19). Minrex: Costa Rica nunca ha notificado formalmente una ruptura de relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ha conocido hoy, 18 de septiembre, a través de medios de prensa, la sorprendente declaración realizada por el canciller de Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar Rivera, al diario Miami Herald, de que "se ha producido una ruptura de las relaciones diplomáticas" con Cuba, lo cual nunca ha sido formalmente notificado por las autoridades de ese país al gobierno cubano.
(2026-09-19). Cuba vence 3-0 a Dominicana y discutirá hoy su clasificación olímpica a Los àÅngeles 2028 (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará a Canadá por un boleto a los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras vencer este viernes a República Dominicana en las semifinales del Clasificatorio Olímpico NORCECA. Cuba se impuso 3-0 en el Avenir Centre de Moncton, Canadá, y avanzó a la final de hoy sábado frente al equipo anfitrión, programada para las 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-09-19). ACNU convoca a participar en edición de su revista dedicada al centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) convoca a sus socios, colaboradores y público en general, residente en Cuba o en el exterior, a participar en la edición del año 2026 de la Revista ACNU dedicada al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. Se aceptarán todas las contribuciones hasta las 12.00 a.m. del 24 de octubre de 2026.
(2026-09-19). De Pepe Sánchez a nuestros días: la historia viva del bolero. cubadebate.cu Desde sus raíces en Cuba y el Caribe, el bolero se convirtió en una de las expresiones más universales de la música y la poesía latinoamericanas. Este artículo propone una mirada a su historia, sus transformaciones y su vigencia, de Pepe Sánchez a las nuevas generaciones. Nuestra historia cultural, esa que intentan ocultarnos, está allí.
(2026-09-19). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-19). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-19). Delcy Rodríguez Grants High-Level Access to Controversial Human Rights Watch Delegation. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Thursday, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez received a senior Human Rights Watch (HRW) delegation at Miraflores Palace. She granted the US-based organization renewed high-level access and visibility, despite decades of questioning its independence, financing, and political role by Chavista officials, Global South governments, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, and international human rights advocates. The …
(2026-09-19). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-19). Saudi Aramco curbs Europe crude exports to support Asia supplies. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia is sending about 60 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz to Oman's Sohar port this month and next, Reuters reported.
(2026-09-19). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-19). Occupy, Fifteen Years Later. portside.org Occupy, Fifteen Years Later |
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-19). Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria. al-monitor.com Syrian singer Assala Nasri has made a triumphant return to Damascus with a sold-out concert following 15 years of exile due to her opposition to ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of fans welcomed the 57-year-old, known mononymously as Assala, at a venue in the Syrian capital where she bowed and opened the show with songs hailing the Syrian people.
(2026-09-19). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-19). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-19). Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound. al-monitor.com ISLAMABAD, Sept 18 (Reuters) – At least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.Five police officers were among the dead after the vehicle smashed into the outer wall and gunmen who accompanied it opened fire in the city of Kohat, provincial police chief Zulfikar Hameed said.
(2026-09-19). As Iran regime marks 200 days of war, is it also preparing for dissent? al-monitor.com Seven months into the war with the US, Iranian authorities staged a pro-government mobilization in Tehran, combining patriotic spectacle with a carefully calibrated demonstration aimed for domestic internal security capacity.
(2026-09-19). What AI Can and Cannot Do in Biosecurity. portside.org What AI Can and Cannot Do in Biosecurity |
(2026-09-19). Costly overhaul fuels fears for street kiosks. al-monitor.com Cairo's omnipresent street kiosks, where commuters grab cigarettes, children buy sweets, and residents stop for cold drinks or phone credit, are set for a makeover that some fear could price many small operators out of business. | Authorities in the Egyptian capital this week launched a scheme to standardise thousands of licensed kiosks, giving existing operators three months to adopt a unified design costing between 50,000 and 60,000 Egyptian pounds ($1,000-$1,200), a hefty sum for many small business owners.
(2026-09-19). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-19). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-19). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-19). Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications. sanews.gov.za Western Cape opens R7m Tourism Growth Fund for applications | The Western Cape Government has opened applications for its R7 million Tourism Growth Fund, calling on municipalities, tourism organisations and tourism businesses to submit projects aimed at expanding the province's attractions, strengthening tourism products, and creating jobs. | The Tourism Growth Fund (TGF) is administered by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and provides co-funded grants for high-impact tourism infrastructure, product and business development projects across the province during the 2026/27 fin…
(2026-09-19). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-19). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-19). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-19). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-19). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-19). UN chief US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting. al-monitor.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "deeply regrets" Washington's decision to deny a visa for the second year running to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, a UN spokesman said Friday, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly. | The US State Department said Thursday it was refusing to grant visas to Abbas and other Palestinian officials for next week's assembly. Only members of the Palestinian mission to the UN will be able to attend the meeting, which begins Tuesday.
(2026-09-19). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-19). The small-business cyber gap: Why attackers go for the under-resourced first. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). Call to help prevent weather-related incidents. sanews.gov.za Call to help prevent weather-related incidents | The City of Johannesburg has urged communities to work together to prevent weather-related incidents this Spring. ⚪ Spring is considered the rainy season in the province. ⚪ "As the Spring rains return, I ask every resident to look after the places we call home. ⚪ "Every effort made by you to sweep and remove debris away from drains, report blockages, leaks and fallen trees or participate in neighbourhood cleanups, including helping people in distress, are little actions with a huge impact on keeping our city clean and safe. ⚪ "Let's keep Johannesburg flowing in…
(2026-09-19). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-19). Syria's Shibani visits Latakia airport to review Russia deal progress: What to know. al-monitor.com Syria is seeking to ensure that the August deal to turn Russian facilities in the country into joint training centers is implemented.
(2026-09-19). AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. portside.org AI Hype Is Real. So Is AI Risk. |
(2026-09-19). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-19). In Numbers: China-Laos Railway Sees Strong Growth in Trade Value. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-19). George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness. portside.org George W Bush's Impunity Led to Trump's Lawlessness |
(2026-09-19). The War That Survived Its Enemy. moderndiplomacy.eu Twenty-five years after September 11, the Twin Towers are gone from New York's skyline, Osama bin Laden has been dead for more than fifteen years, and American troops have been out of Afghanistan since 2021. Yet the war that began that morning has not entirely ended. Its most durable legacy is not a battlefield, a …
(2026-09-19). How Netanyahu is leveraging Houthi threat in secret Saudi normalization push. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to capitalize on Riyadh's need for intelligence assistance to make normalization headway ahead of the October elections.
(2026-09-19). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-19). Bolivia: Experts Warn of Risks in Proposed IMF Agreement. orinocotribune.com Economic analysts warned that Bolivia could face severe conditions to secure the proposed $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reportedly include eliminating fuel, electricity, and gas subsidies, as well as lifting price controls on basic food products. Days earlier, President Rodrigo Paz's right-wing government sent the Bolivian Legislative Assembly a memorandum …
(2026-09-19). Life insurance in Australia: How a broker finds you better cover than find yourself. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-19). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-19). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-19). Lebanon charges 5 in alleged Hezbollah operation to train Assad loyalists. al-monitor.com A Lebanese military court has charged the five, including an Assad-era Syrian officer and Hezbollah members, with running a cross-border security network planning attacks in Syria's coastal region.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-19). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-19). AI's Power Bill Is About to Become a Geopolitical Story, Not Just a Utility One. moderndiplomacy.eu This summer the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concluded that restarting Three Mile Island's Unit 1 — the plant synonymous with nuclear disaster since 1979 — would have no significant environmental impact. Constellation Energy now expects the renamed Crane Clean Energy Center to generate power again in late 2027, under a 20-year, $16 billion agreement it signed …
(2026-09-19). First home buyers play stamp duty postcode lottery. independentaustralia.net 
First home buyer's stamp duty can vary from $0 to $40,000 depending on their Australian postcode.
(2026-09-19). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-19). 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.
(2026-09-19). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-19). Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly. ecns.cn Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies to develop local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities, according to the China-Global South Project, an international media outlet.
(2026-09-19). Barefoot and terrified, Yemenis flee the Houthi advance. al-monitor.com AL-BIREEN CAMP, Yemen, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When a terrifying bombardment erupted around their camp in Yemen this week as a long-paused civil war reignited, Rawya Hassan and her family fled for their lives, barefoot and leaving their animals and other belongings behind.The family had already been forced from their village by war years earlier and now had to escape the fighting again, joining 115,000 people who aid agencies say are on the move after a rapid advance by the Houthi group.
(2026-09-19). Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism. sanews.gov.za Tourism Month: Advancing South Africa's economic growth through tourism | By William Baloyi ⚪ September marks the end of winter in South Africa, and as temperatures rise, our thoughts inevitably drift to a weekend getaway or year-end holiday plans. It is also Tourism Month, a period that invites us to celebrate the beauty, diversity and experiences that make our country a destination worth exploring. ⚪ Our country boasts some of the most iconic experiences and adventures, many of which are often only a stone's throw away. ⚪ From the golden hues of a safari across the vast landscapes of the Kruger National Park…
(2026-09-19). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-19). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-19). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-19). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-19). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-19). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2026 – Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD26) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-19). 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in NE China. ecns.cn A bell tolled at the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang on Friday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
(2026-09-19). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-19). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-19). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-19). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-19). Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages. al-monitor.com In her bakery, Hoda Kiwan impatiently awaits flour and fuel, which have become scarce in southern Syria's Sweida, the Druze-majority city still outside Damascus' control. | "I am suffering from a shortage of gas and flour, especially after the road was cut off, but there is nothing I can do," the 59-year old said, her hair wrapped in the Druze white headscarf as she prepares potato pastries.
(2026-09-19). Coming events: departure for St Petersburg 22 September. gilbertdoctorow.com This is to inform the community that I will be spending 2 — 3 weeks in Russia as from Tuesday, 22 September. I will be following up the Duma elections and watching closely what changes may come in Russian conduct of the war. With victory at the polls behind it, as now seems likely, will …
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-19). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-19). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-19). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-19). Assange Returns To Public Commentary, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his rem…
(2026-09-19). Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | September 18, 2026 |
(2026-09-19). Revisiting Krishna Iyer's Treatise on Bail In the Context of Tejpal's Case. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com [This | article was first published in May 2014 in the South Asia Citizens Web (SACW). | It is being reposted today, as Tarun Tejpal's bail application is scheduled to | come up for hearing before the Supreme Court in September 2026.]
Benjamin Cardozo and Lord Camdon have brought to the | fore as to what constitutes judicial discretion used by judges in the context | of bail:
(2026-09-19). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-19). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-19). Wuhan: Where timeless legacy and urban resilience thrive as one. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan is set to unfold. This four-day dialogue unites global city leaders in Wuhan, a dynamic, culturally profound city on the Yangtze River. Come and discover Wuhan's stunning scenery.
(2026-09-19). Der Preis fàºr Arroganz. Fàºr die Einfàºhrung einer Preisobergrenze fàºr Kraftstoff wird Deutschland ‚Ǩ2,5 Milliarden ausgeben. strategic-culture.su Seit Beginn des Konflikts in der Ukraine befindet sich der deutsche Kraftstoffmarkt in einem Zustand permanenter Anspannung. Am 21. Februar 2022 konnten deutsche Autofahrer ihre Fahrzeuge noch fàºr ‚Ǩ1,66 pro Liter betanken. Als sich im Mai 2022 die Spirale aus westlichen Sanktionen und russischen Gegensanktionen immer weiter drehte, stiegen die Preise an deutschen Tankstellen auf bis zu ‚Ǩ2,40 pro Liter. | Fàºr viele Bàºrger, die von Gehalt zu Gehalt leben, lag dies jenseits ihrer finanziellen Mà∂glichkeiten. Wer die Mà∂glichkeit hatte, auf das Auto zu…
(2026-09-19). Death toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attack, AFP reports. al-monitor.com Sept 19 (Reuters) – The death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported onSaturday, citing a police official.The attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into the police facility on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque, officials said. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)…
(2026-09-19). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to withdraw Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Tuesday urged current Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, while calling on the Japanese government to adhere to the one-China policy.
(2026-09-19). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-19). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-19). Comicomment | Playing the victim: Japan's political show over WWII monument. ecns.cn
(2026-09-19). Rules for thee, warbots for me: How Washington deploys combat AI while blocking 'killer robot' bans. ecns.cn
(2026-09-19). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-19). La nuova ricchezza di Reform consentirà al partito di insediarsi al governo o allontanerà gli elettori in massa? strategic-culture.su Il fondo elettorale da 100 milioni di dollari di Farage in criptovalute: un calice avvelenato o una mossa geniale? Il partito "della classe operaia" di Reform è ora finanziato da miliardari poco raccomandabili. | Segue nostro Avete notato qualcosa riguardo a Nigel Farage? àà sempre pronto a dimettersi o a minacciare di farlo. Si tratta di uno stratagemma che gli è riuscito piuttosto bene negli ultimi 25 anni circa, poiché in realt…
(2026-09-18). Analysis-As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations a year ago, he touted the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites just months earlier as "totally obliterating everything" and said he had brought peace between Israel and Iran. Returning to the world body on Tuesday, Trump will face a deeply skeptical audience increasingly rattled by six months of war between US forces and an emboldened Iran, growing regional instability and a nuclear threat that has not disappeared despite his claims.
(2026-09-18). Headlines for September 18, 2026. democracynow.org U.N. Fact-Finding Mission Finds Evidence U.S. Committed War Crimes in Iran, Iran Strikes More Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Dismisses Soaring Gas Prices, Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis Grows as Houthis Battle Saudi-Backed Forces, "Drop the Genocide 20": Progressives Target Biden Admin Officials Who Aided Israel's Assault on Gaza, Russia Bombs Civilian Sites as Ukraine Continues Drone Attacks on Russian Oil Facilities, Congress Approves New Sanctions on Russia and Iran, White House Withdraws Nomination of Lance Schroyer to Lead ICE, ICE Is Heavily Redacting Documents Needed to Prove Immig…
(2026-09-18). Yemenis Seek to Present a New Image of Themselves to the Region. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran The recent advances and victories achieved by Yemen's Ansarullah forces along the country's western coast have come as a major and unexpected development for all sides and observers following the strategic shifts currently unfolding in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. These developments could have far-reaching and …
(2026-09-18). Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic push. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is preparing to send another high-level delegation to Tehran in a fresh diplomatic push aimed at breaking the stalemate between Iran and the United States as well as containing rapidly escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, officials said on Friday. | There was no official confirmation of the planned visit from Islamabad or Tehran. However, a senior government official told The Express Tribune that another visit to the Iranian capital was being planned and could take place very soon. | The official did not disclose the composition of the delegation, but diplomatic and government…
(2026-09-18). Trump Says He Has a "Big Decision" to Make: Whether to "Annihilate" Iran. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is weighing whether or not to "annihilate" Iran in a renewed effort to end the illegal 201-day US-Israeli war of choice, musings that came on the heels of a report by United Nations experts who said the United States likely committed war crimes during earlier attacks on the Middle East nation. "I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and… |
(2026-09-18). US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. | Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel ⚪ currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets ⚪ has voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalize relations.
(2026-09-18). Trump Says 'Big Decision' Coming on Whether to 'Annihilate' Iran. scheerpost.com Brett Wilkins Common Dreams President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is weighing whether or not to "annihilate" Iran in a renewed effort to end the illegal 201-day US-Israeli war of choice, musings that came on the heels of a report by United Nations experts who said the United States likely committed war crimes during earlier attacks on the Middle East nation. "I …
(2026-09-18). US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisSept 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war andcontinue intermittent talks aimed at ending the conflict.A State Department spokesperson said a "core delegation from the Iranian regime" would be allowed to attend the meeting in line with the United States' obligations as the world body's host country.
(2026-09-18). From Sabra and Shatila to Gaza: The Resistance Protects the People Against Genocide. samidoun.net 
Today, we mark the 44th anniversary of the massacre of Sabra and Shatila, targeting Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut, Lebanon, on the 16th to 18th of September 1982. The massacre took the lives of thousands of Palestinians and Lebanese, at the hands of the genocidal alliance of US imperialism, zionism and Arab ultra-reactionary forces. These …
(2026-09-18). Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli forces withdraw from outskirts of a town in southern Lebanon after a standoff with Lebanese forces.
(2026-09-18). Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art. aljazeera.com In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
(2026-09-18). A Predatory State: Excavating the Architecture of Zionist Depravity. mronline.org 
The Report makes clear that sexualized violence is not an episodic add-on to occupation and genocide. Rather, it is a foundational, legalized aspect of the Zionist project.
(2026-09-18). Organizers Aim to Thwart Purchase of Israel Bonds by World's Largest Investor. truthout.org Organizers in Palm Beach County, Florida, are fighting to stop the county from investing further in bonds that help fund Israel's occupation and genocide. The county already holds $1 billion in Israel Bonds, making its investment the largest in the world and roughly three times the next highest investor, the State of Florida. The Our Taxes, Our Needs campaign is ramping up ahead of the county's… |
(2026-09-18). The BRICS and Israel Amid Genocide: When Trade Contradicts Condemnation. orinocotribune.com By Eric Toussaint -Sep 16, 2026 In the face of the genocide in Gaza, the BRICS claim to defend international law and the rights of the Palestinian people. Yet their actions largely contradict their statements. Whilst their 18th summit in New Delhi condemns famine, forced displacement and attacks on civilians without even naming Israel as …
(2026-09-18). Rubio Wants To Defeat Socialism In Nicaragua, Not Restore 'Democracy'. scheerpost.com John Perry, Popular Resistance. After Venezuela and Cuba, will the Trump administration turn its spotlight onto Nicaragua? Secretary of State Rubio has just finished a tour of three Latin American countries now allied with Trump — Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — and was asked about US policy towards Cuba and Nicaragua, and what he would do "to …
(2026-09-18). Cuba power grid suffers nationwide collapse. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba's electricity grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, plunging the island into a nationwide blackout as fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and prolonged power cuts continue to strain its ageing energy system. | "A total disconnection of the electrical system has occurred," the energy ministry said in a post on X, without specifying the cause of the latest failure. The blackout is the seventh major nationwide power outage reported in Cuba this year and the 12th since late 2024. | The outage underscores the deepening difficulties facing the island's electricity sector. Cuba, home to about 9.4 mi…
(2026-09-18). El ventilador Cerimedo (Tercera Parte). cubadebate.cu Fernando Cerimedo, operador digital argentino detenido en Bolivia, aparece vinculado a redes de manipulación política en Perú y Chile, especialmente alrededor de Keiko Fujimori y José Antonio Kast. Se describe una trama de financiamiento, uso de bots y campañas de desinformación para favorecer al fujimorismo, junto con coincidencias en eventos y asesores que lo conectan con la presidenta peruana. En Chile, se detalla su rol en la campaña del Rechazo y sus nexos con figuras cercanas al gobierno de Kast.
(2026-09-18). Messi alcanza 100 goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami. cubadebate.cu El atacante argentino Lionel Messi alcanzó este miércoles la marca de cien goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami, tras liderar la victoria 2-0 sobre el Cruz Azul de México en la final de la Campeones Cup.
(2026-09-18). Fernández de Cossío con PBS: Cuba no acepta amenazas de Trump y mantiene abierta la puerta al diálogo. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, abordó en una entrevista con PBS NewsHour las tensiones entre La Habana y Washington, las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump y las posibilidades de una salida diplomática.
(2026-09-18). Nepal eleva a 6 150 el número de desaparecidos por riadas del pasado 26 de agosto. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de Nepal elevaron a 6.150 personas el número de desaparecidos por las riadas que azotaron el país el pasado mes de agosto, tras añadir al listado más de mil de personas. Pese al gran despliegue, de los 1.403 cuerpos recuperados, más de 520 de los registros corresponden a restos parciales, lo que ha dificultado la consolidación del número total de fallecidos.
(2026-09-18). øCómo afecta el bloqueo impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos al sistema educacional cubano? cubadebate.cu La directora de la escuela especial René Vilches Rojas, María de los àÅngeles Escalona Arias, lo resume desde su propia experiencia: de 65 alumnos, solo 22 han podido recibir implantes cocleares, y las limitaciones actuales han reducido drásticamente las posibilidades de que los demás accedan a una cirugía similar.
(2026-09-18). The New York Times: La presión económica del gobierno de Trump agrava la desesperación de los cubanos. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos afirma que sus sanciones no tienen como objetivo privar a Cuba de bienes esenciales. Miles de contenedores de carga varados cuentan una historia diferente.
(2026-09-18). Revelan nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas rumbo a Serie 65. cubadebate.cu Andrys Pérez, José A. Noroña y Armando Dueñas, miembros del último equipo Cuba que representó al país en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, encabezan la nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas de cara a la LXV Serie Nacional de Béisbol (SNB), revelaron este jueves autoridades deportivas en esta occidental provincia.
(2026-09-18). 'End Times Fascism' Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor on billionaires, bunkers, AI, Gaza and the Far Right. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, the War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman in New York joined by Democracy Now! cohost Juan González in Chicago. Hi, Juan. JUAN GONZàÅLEZ: Hi, Amy, and welcome to all of our listeners and viewers across the country and around the world. AMY GOODMAN: "The people building…
(2026-09-18). Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide. al-monitor.com Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politic…
(2026-09-18). Inside Gaza's death trap of collapsing, bombed-out buildings. mondoweiss.net 
With more than 40,000 Palestinians sheltering in collapse-prone buildings and a "nightmare" winter approaching, Gaza's Civil Defense warns of a preventable catastrophe unfolding in plain sight.
(2026-09-18). delayed massacres: Bomb-damaged buildings collapse in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli forces abduct four journalists in occupied West Bank.
(2026-09-18). Venezuela Restores Access to Several Far-Right Media Outlets, Reinforces Due Process Protections. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has instructed internet service providers to restore access to various national and international digital media outlets, including several far-right portals reported by Chavista analysts to be supporting and amplifying Washington's regime-change operations against the Bolivarian government. CONATEL announced the measure in an official statement this Thursday, September 17. Internet …
(2026-09-18). Venezuela: The Importance of Survival. orinocotribune.com By José A. Amesty Rivera — Sep 15, 2026 After January 3, 2026, an idea that emerged and that keeps circulating strongly deserves a serious discussion from the left. The idea is that Venezuela should have responded to the US military intervention with an open war, irrespective of the cost, and that, if necessary, it …
(2026-09-18). Trinidad and Tobago Intends to Re-establish Relations With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, announced that her government will formalize an approach with the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, next week, with the aim of re-establishing bilateral relations. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The logistical preparations for …
(2026-09-18). The Ultimate Betrayal of Alex Saab and the Fate of Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan People. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune is not necessarily aligned with all the opinions expressed by the author in this article. However, Orinoco Tribune considers it important for publication in order to present various positions on complex issues. By Margaret Kimberley — Sep 16, 2026 The United States got its hands on Alex Saab a second time …
(2026-09-18). Chronicle of an Economic Siege: US Deployment in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 14, 2026 | With this instalment, we conclude this series titled " Reviewing all the aggression by agents, both external and internal, state or corporate, as well as the methods employed to economically asphyxiate Venezuela since Chavismo assumed power, has allowed us to determine that…
(2026-09-18). Scope of US General License 52C for Oil Operations with Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 16, 2026 The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury issued General License 52C on September 14, an authorization that expands the scope of operations that certain US companies can conduct with Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and with the companies in which the Venezuelan …
(2026-09-18). South Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that would draw the country into conflict related to the Iran war.However, the government is considering whether to expand its role safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Lee said at a news conference. (Reporting by Jack Kim, Joyce Lee, Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies)…
(2026-09-18). What's A Little Macklemore? levernews.com Why are stadium owners angry? Is the Strait of Hormuz still blocked? And whose campaigns is Big Tech funding? | The answers to these questions and many more can be found in LeverMind, our weekly news quiz testing your knowledge of the developments that really matter — and who needs to be held accountable. | You have 30 seconds for each question. Find out below if you're a true LeverMind for the week of Sept. 14, 2026 — or just a LeverLurker. |
(2026-09-18). Six green projects worth over $400 million signed in Tianjin. ecns.cn Six key green industry projects were signed on Wednesday in Tianjin under the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Green Industry Development Cooperation Zone, which had a combined value of more than 2.9 billion yuan (about $400 million).
(2026-09-18). Ed Sheeran backlash marks South Africa moment. electronicintifada.net Attempt to silence Macklemore sparks artist revolt against Zionist billionaire censorship.
(2026-09-18). 4m girls out of school as gender divide persists. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has taken its first province-wide measure of the gender divide – and the numbers paint a picture of progress alongside some stubborn gaps, with millions of girls still out of school and women remaining heavily underrepresented in the police and judiciary. | The province's first-ever gender equality report, released by the provincial government on Friday, records gains in maternal health, women's employment and political participation, but flags persistent disparities in literacy, school enrolment, economic opportunities, digital access and representation in decision-making. | Unveiling the report, Chief…
(2026-09-18). October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote. al-monitor.com Sharon Sharabi shot into the limelight in Israel after the Hamas attack of…
(2026-09-18). ICE Revives Former "Hellhole" Prison — And Hires the Same Company To Run It. theintercept.com 
Marcia Levering nearly died at work on February 6, 2021. She was working as a prison guard at the former medium-security federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, a facility operated by the private prison company CoreCivic. One of Levering's overwhelmed colleagues buzzed open the wrong door, releasing a high-risk prisoner directly into Levering's path. "He kind of gave me this eerie green grin," she said. Then boiling water hit her face. | The facility, which had long been plagued by overcrowding, chronic understaffing, and deadly violence, closed later that year after a Biden executive order against all private…
(2026-09-18). The Burke Index: An Attempt to Measure the Real Autonomy of the State. moderndiplomacy.eu Sovereignty is usually understood as a legal status: a state is recognized, possesses territory and institutions of government, and formally has the right to make decisions independently. Yet in today's international system, that definition is no longer sufficient. Formal independence does not always mean that a country is genuinely able to pursue its chosen policy …
(2026-09-18). CARTOONS: Pauline's primitive penance. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson attempts the ancient ritual of apologising without actually admitting she did anything wrong.
(2026-09-18). On the road to Mar-a-Lago with Tomahawk Tom and his Porkie Pies. independentaustralia.net 
Fourteen years, one mayor and a very expensive detour to end a political career.
(2026-09-18). The case for de-escalation with Russia. strategic-culture.su By Wolfgang MUNCHAU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | America is leading the way | John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, surely did not secre…
(2026-09-18). Tidbits-Sept. 17: Reader Comments: Supremes Rebuff Trump on Mail Voting; What Kind of Candidates Dems Run in Future; Reader Offers Advice to Rural Alaska Minimum Wage Fight; Resource for Fair, Free Elections; Special Event in Honor of the UN Charter. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 17: Reader Comments: Supremes Rebuff Trump on Mail Voting; What Kind of Candidates Dems Run in Future; Reader Offers Advice to Rural Alaska Minimum Wage Fight; Resource for Fair, Free Elections; Special Event in Honor of the UN Charter |
(2026-09-18). Canada closer to joining European Union despite Trump's threats. infobrics.org The EU's unprecedented proposal to make Canada its first associate member comes as both Brussels and Ottawa face growing pressures from Washington. The initiative reflects Europe's drive for greater "strategic autonomy" and Canada's search for diversified partnerships. A Trans-Arctic layer seems to be superimposing itself upon the Trans-Atlantic logic. Will it include Russia?>
(2026-09-18). Voters oust Delaware incumbent who was recorded offering potential primary opponent a $76K job if he didn't run. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Dave Tackett said he lost count of the number of voters who applauded him on Incumbent Mike Kozikowski had made the job offer, which included an annual salary of $76,000, during a June 24 meeting that Tackett had secretly recorded. | By state law, however, Tackett could not take a county…
(2026-09-18). Brighton vs Arsenal: Premier League — predictions, teams, lineups. aljazeera.com Premier League holders Arsenal have won all seven of their matches to start the new season.
(2026-09-18). NO WALLS! Tohono O'Dham Nation. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-18). Nigeria orders probe after 37 die in custody. tribune.com.pk 
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell. | Police fired shots to disperse protests as tensions spilled onto the streets of Minna, the capital of mineral-rich Niger state in central Nigeria. It was not immediately clear whether police were firing anti-riot pellets or live ammunition. | The Nigeria's government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Minna to curtail the unrest that saw the mobs blocking a main street and attacking a transport…
(2026-09-18). Phone use during teaching banned. tribune.com.pk 
The School Education Department has taken strict notice of teachers using mobile phones while teaching. | The use of mobile phones during the teaching process has been prohibited. According to the Education Department, the use of mobile phones disrupts the educational process, however, usage will be permitted in cases of genuine official necessity or emergencies. | The Education Department has directed school heads to ensure strict compliance with these instructions, and the teaching process will be closely monitored.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Israel Detains Palestinian American Journalist Reporting on Settler Violence. truthout.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces detained Palestinian American journalist Naqaa Hamed in the occupied West Bank as she returned from a reporting assignment on escalating settler violence. Israeli soldiers detained Hamed with two other journalists at a checkpoint near Bethlehem, and questioned her about her journalism and the stories she was reporting. The two other journalists were released… |
(2026-09-18). Shake Shack Donation Day to WHYY. whyy.org Enjoy a meal at Shake Shack and support WHYY Media Labs! Mention "Donation Day" or use code "DONATE" and 25% of your purchase goes to WHYY.
(2026-09-18). Try L.A. TACO's New Beer, An 'OG Kush' and '24K Gold'-Infused West Coast Pilsner, at Our Long Beach Release Party. lataco.com On September 26th at ISM Brewing in Long Beach! With our new radically dank beer discounted for members! And a special menu collaboration with Sonoratown offering a Caesar salad topped with crispy tripitas a mahi-mahi fish taco on those famous flour tortillas.
(2026-09-18). "We Are the 99%" : 15 Years Later, Occupy Wall Street's Impact Is Still Being Felt. democracynow.org 
Fifteen years ago this week, thousands of activists marched on the Financial District in New York City. They formed the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park, launching a movement focused on economic inequality that spread across the nation and globe under the slogan, "We are the 99%." Protesters would go on to sleep in Zuccotti Park for nearly two months before police raided the encampment. | "Occupy Wall Street changed the public's common sense about class and class struggle and inequality in this country," says Yotam Marom, who helped organize the Occupy protests in New York City. "It's ha…
(2026-09-18). The Cost of Proof Will Decide the Winners of US—China Decoupling. moderndiplomacy.eu Every export increasingly carries two products: the good itself and the evidence that makes it admissible. The cost of producing the second may determine who can sell the first. This is an overlooked consequence of selective US—China decoupling. Production costs still matter, but they are no longer the only price of market access. Firms increasingly …
(2026-09-18). Colombia's upcoming national strike. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-09-18). Final preparations underway for 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. ecns.cn With five days to go before the opening of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, preparations have entered the final stage at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
(2026-09-18). North Korea warns of 'more offensive' response to US-led military drills. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong on Friday warned of a stronger response to United States-led multinational military exercises in the Asia-Pacific, saying Pyongyang would continue strengthening its nuclear deterrence. | Kim, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior ruling Workers' Party official, accused Washington of being the "main source" of worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and across the region, according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). | She singled out Pacific Vanguard 2026, a multinational naval exercise near Guam involving the US, South Ko…
(2026-09-18). How the Congressional Black Caucus Is Organizing to Protect Black Voting Power. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON — There's a heaviness hanging over this year's Congressional Black Caucus conference, as U.S. Rep. Troy Carter of Louisiana and other caucus members talk strategy ahead of the midterms just months away. "Be angry enough to fight. Angry enough to vote," Carter said Wednesday, the first day of the annual convening in the nation's …
(2026-09-18). Chinese delegation attends welcome ceremony for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation attended a welcome ceremony to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Fuji Square Nagoya Port's Garden Pier in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). South Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com By Heejin Kim and Joyce LeeSEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region.South Korea has maintained a naval presence off the coast of Somalia in an anti-piracy mission, while resisting calls from US President Donald Trump to play a more active military role in supporting Washington over the war in Iran.
(2026-09-18). Why Is Gas So Expensive? 7 Things Driving Prices At The Pump Right Now. newsone.com 
If you are wondering why gas is so expensive right now, you are not alone. Drivers across the United States are feeling the pressure every time they fill up their tanks. As of Sept. 18, the national average for regular gasoline was around $4.46 per gallon, according to AAA. Diesel prices were even higher, reaching …
(2026-09-18). Ukraine conflict to be decided on the battlefield — Mearsheimer. infobrics.org Respected American author does not believe in a diplomatic solution.
(2026-09-18). Markey Moves to Block $5B US Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation. truthout.org On Thursday, Democratic senators introduced legislation to block a sale of $5 billion worth of bombs and bomb kits to Saudi Arabia, protesting the kingdom's human rights abuses amid its escalation in fighting in Yemen. Senators Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), with support of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), introduced a joint resolution of disapproval (JRD) targeting… |
(2026-09-18). Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says. al-monitor.com (Corrects word order in paragraph 9 to People's Liberation Army Navy)WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said.
(2026-09-18). Mexico's Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue. aljazeera.com Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.
(2026-09-18). KU students awarded degrees. tribune.com.pk 
The University of Karachi's ASRB has approved the awarding of MPhil, PhD, LLM and MS degrees to a total of 170 students across various departments. The decision was taken at a recent ASRB meeting chaired by University of Karachi Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Tufail.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-18). Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman. aljazeera.com Buffett will become chairman emeritus immediately and his son Howard will become chairman.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans. whyy.org A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in foreign languages. | DO NOT REUSE – WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 11: Signage directs voters at a polling place in the Tamarack Nature Center on August 11, 2026 in White Bear Township, Minnesota. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) are vying for Minnesota's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in today's primary election. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)…
(2026-09-18). The greater israel delusion may undo israel. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's accelerating drive toward a biblical 'Greater Israel' is not a deviation but the culmination of decades of creeping annexation and global indulgence.
(2026-09-18). "You Have a Strong and Steadfast Friend," RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers. truthout.org On Thursday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), gave a keynote speech to an anti-vaccine group he once led. Kennedy — a noted anti-vaxxer who has consistently peddled dangerous disinformation to the public — appeared at a conference held by Children's Health Defense. During his speech, he sought to assure concerned members of the group that… |
(2026-09-18). New Report "High Flyers 2026" Reveals How Private Jets Costs Taxpayers and the Planet. commondreams.org The wealth explosion among the ultra-rich has led to soaring demand for luxury private jets and the infrastructure to serve them, including expanded private aircraft hangers and runway capacity at local and regional airports. Meanwhile, transnational corporations wanting to shield their top managers from interactions with the public are also expanding their private jet fleets, even as more shareholders are trying to rein in private jet excess.A vital new report from the Institute for Policy Studies,
(2026-09-18). Twelve European countries push Arctic agenda aimed at Moscow. infobrics.org Putin remains open to cooperation with EU amid competition for influence in Arctic region.
(2026-09-18). UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech. aljazeera.com Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians' right to resist.
(2026-09-18). Brussels is Building a Climate Protection Racket in the Name of 'Climate Insurance'. wattsupwiththat.com The storms will keep coming, as they always have. The question Brussels keeps avoiding is whether prices, engineering and private contracts should go on allocating that risk, or whether Europe needs another layer of official climate theology bolted onto a market that has spent two centuries learning how to price rain, wind and fire.
(2026-09-18). Festive lanterns from 20 countries, regions light up Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The International Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival featuring the "World Lantern Boulevard" and various lanterns from around the world opened on Thursday at Victoria Park in Hong Kong.
(2026-09-18). The Houthis could tip the Iran war in Tehran's favor. responsiblestatecraft.org The conflict between the United States and Iran has become a contest in enduring economic pain and the political consequences that may flow from that pain. This has characterized the conflict since the breakdown of the
(2026-09-18). Pentagon weighs pulling at least 25,000 US troops from Europe: NBC report. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon is considering withdrawing about 25,000 or more US troops from Europe, potentially reducing the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported on Thursday. | The proposed drawdown could be even larger, reaching as many as 40,000 troops, NBC reported, citing current and former US and Western officials familiar with the deliberations. About 80,000 US troops are currently stationed in Europe. | No final decisions have been made, according to the report. | Germany, Italy and Spain, which host some of the largest US deployments in Europe, are among the countries like…
(2026-09-18). Canada-EU 'associate membership': What it means for Ottawa and Europe. tribune.com.pk 
Amid fraying ties with the United States, Canada's push to move closer to Europe is taking shape around a new idea: an "associate member" relationship with the European Union that would stop short of full membership but deepen ties across trade, defence and technology. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put the idea on the table Wednesday, telling Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that she wanted to work with him on "opening the door on Canada being the first associate member of the EU." | The proposal, made at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, would break new ground. | The EU currentl…
(2026-09-18). Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending. aljazeera.com Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.
(2026-09-18). Fiji targets new constitution by Christmas Eve as watchdog warns of 'self-coup' risk. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters With an election looming and political parties in campaign mode, the Fiji government has hinted that a new constitution could be in place by Christmas Eve. The move has been described by a local civil society organisation as a "grave threat" to democracy and the rule of law, while one of the…
(2026-09-18). SBP response sought on Raza's bank trail by Oct 1. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh High Court has sought the State Bank of Pakistan's response by October 1 on a plea seeking access to Mir Raza's bank accounts and transaction records, as investigators seek to establish where money moved and identify the accounts and individuals involved. | During the hearing, investigators told the court that they wanted to trace the flow of money but did not know how many accounts Mir Raza had or which banks held them. They said they had approached the State Bank because its officials required a court order before providing the information. | The court asked why the investigators wanted the transac…
(2026-09-18). China's Red Sea Strategy: How Ports Could Expand Beijing's Maritime Influence. moderndiplomacy.eu The Chinese presence in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa ports and projects is deeply significant, given its connection to trade and supply chains and its potential to grant China future influence over maritime security, shipping lanes, and military balances. This Chinese presence in Red Sea and Horn of Africa ports and projects carries …
(2026-09-18). Seven lawn mowing hacks every homeowner should know. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-18). Why 'Feel Good' Climate Activism? wattsupwiththat.com Biggers asked the question, "How did I get here?" The clues to answering her question lie in her own description of the emotional machinations of her time in the climate movement. In particular, she emphasised that the climate movement made her 'feel like a good person' and provided 'atonement' for her sense of guilt. Consistent with this self-worth dimension, Biggers described the role of kindness and respect in emotionally reaching people in the climate movement and in having rational, respectful dialogue.
(2026-09-18). Govt cracks whip as PTI, JI gear up for capital marches. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that, following the detailed judgment of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), no attempt to storm the federal capital or advance on the city in groups will be allowed under any circumstances. | He warned that those violating the court's orders would immediately face contempt of court proceedings. | Addressing a news conference alongside Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry and Islamabad Advocate General Manzoor Ahmad, Naqvi said security forces and law-enforcement agencies had been given clear instructions and fully prepared to prevent any attempt to…
(2026-09-18). R1.4 million Ngonyama shearing shed to boost wool production. sanews.gov.za R1.4 million Ngonyama shearing shed to boost wool production | Heavy rains in the Eastern Cape could not dampen the spirits of the Ngonyama Village community, who turned out in large numbers for the official opening of a R1.4 million shearing shed aimed at boosting wool production and improving the livelihoods of local farmers. ⚪ The fully equipped facility was officially opened by Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe, alongside Mbhashe Local Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Samkelo Janda. ⚪ The Department of Agriculture invested more than R1.4 million in the construction of the facility, which includes…
(2026-09-18). Studio 2 Extra: ‚Ääthe state of Philly's public schools with Superintendent Watlington. whyy.org With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia's public schools. He talks school closures, appropriate uses of AI, and lagging math and reading proficiency amongst students.
(2026-09-18). BRICS Shift 65% of Internal Trade Away From the Dollar. infobrics.org Only 35 % of trades within BRICS remain denominated in US dollars…
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Apocalypse Now: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Investigate the End-Timers Alliance. theintercept.com 
The fight over the future is rapidly unfolding before our eyes. With debates roiling Washington over calls to rein in artificial intelligence before it's too late as the U.S. continues to wage official and unofficial wars around the world, many of the world's most powerful players are licking their chops. | Yes, there's destruction all around. But these players have carefully concocted a plan: to hasten a familiar vision that combines biblical, militant, and futuristic images of the end times so they can save themselves. | This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Akela Lacy interviews award-winning authors an…
(2026-09-18). China successfully launches the 25th internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-12 carrier rocket from south China's Hainan province on Thursday, sending a batch of internet satellites into space.
(2026-09-18). Pentagon's secret plan: Reviving Cold War doctrines to lower the threshold for nuclear war. mronline.org 
The American public will need many more voices and new collective efforts to erect more barriers to nuclear war, not give a president more options for starting one.
(2026-09-18). Assange Returns to X in Midst of AI Crisis. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria Consortium News WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to X on Thursday, more than two years after his release from prison as the AI crisis dominates the headlines. Julian Assange returned to X on Thursday 25 months after being released from London's Belmarsh Prison and eight and a half years since he last posted on …
(2026-09-18). Underage driver kills teen motorcyclist in Sharae Faisal crash. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a case against an underage car driver for allegedly causing a fatal traffic accident near Metro Bridge on Sharae Faisal, while a woman accompanying him has been arrested for allegedly attempting to mislead investigators by claiming responsibility for the crash. | The Artillery Maidan police registered FIR on the complaint of Sulaiman, elder brother of 19-year-old Zeeshan, who was killed when his motorcycle was hit by the car on Friday. The FIR names the underage driver, identified as Shamroz, as the main accused. His female companion, Sadia, has been nominated and arrested for allegedly…
(2026-09-18). Mutual Hedging, Not Mutual Defense. fpif.org When former Biden administration official Ely Ratner last year proposed a binding, NATO-style "Pacific Defense Pact" with an integrated command structure among the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, he delivered an accidental indictment of a central weakness in Washington's Asia strategy. Whether Ratner's proposal is politically feasible or not is beside the point. …
(2026-09-18). One immigration plan: A dystopian future for Australia. independentaustralia.net 
Imagining a dystopian future that would befall Australia under One Nation's immigration plan.
(2026-09-18). England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault. aljazeera.com Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.
(2026-09-18). Ecuador detains former minister José Serrano after U.S. deportation. globalvoices.org Serrano's return puts Ecuador's justice system and rule of law under renewed scrutinyOriginally published on Screenshot taken from the Following the U.S. immigr…
(2026-09-18). Black Radicalism And The Return Of The 'Subversive Negro'. scheerpost.com Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. NSPM-7 and the State Department's international campaign against "far-left political terrorism" represent new and more dangerous forms of domestic repression in the 21st century. While reconstructing the historical figure of the "subversive Negro" as a national security threat. Established as the first nation-state based on the principle of racial superiority, in …
(2026-09-18). Robert Kraft: The Billionaire Friend of Netanyahu Pulling The Strings Behind the Macklemore/Ed Sheeran Blow Up. scheerpost.com Alan Macleod MintPress News The world of pop culture is ablaze with fury, as billionaire plutocrat Robert Kraft successfully pressured Ed Sheeran into dropping Macklemore from his North American tour over the rapper's pro-Palestine statements. The incident has ignited widespread outrage, and blown up in the Israel Lobby's face, and caused all of his supporting …
(2026-09-18). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-18). MQM-P calls for arrest of teen's killers. tribune.com.pk 
MQM-Pakistan lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of a 16-year-old Hafiz-e-Quran during a robbery in Mehran City, Manghopir, alleging that men dressed in police uniforms were behind the crime. | In a letter to Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, the lawmakers expressed concern over the killing of Roshan Hussain Khan, the only brother of eight sisters, and urged the provincial government to take immediate action against those responsible. | According to the lawmakers, Roshan was killed during a robbery by armed men wearing police uniforms. They said…
(2026-09-18). China-Laos Railway sees 31.5% trade value growth. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-18). Asia drives global coffee consumption growth as China market expands. ecns.cn Asia is becoming a major driver of global coffee consumption growth, with China emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, experts said at the China Tropical Crops Industry Conference held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-09-18). Will Iran War Destroy the UAE's Image of Stability? thinktank.pk The United Arab Emirates has spent decades building an image of stability, connectivity and economic resilience in one of the world's most volatile regions. Dubai became a global aviation, tourism and logistics hub. Abu Dhabi built enormous energy and sovereign investment capacity. The UAE developed ports, financial centres, technology industries and alternative trade routes designed …
(2026-09-18). First Principles for a New Progressive Foreign Policy. fpif.org A new wave of progressive, left-wing, and socialist candidates and elected officials face an enormous challenge in articulating a foreign policy for the future. Here's a start.
(2026-09-18). Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
(2026-09-18). Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole). scheerpost.com Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: Transcript: Ian Masters: Welcome back, I'm Ian Masters, and this …
(2026-09-18). NewsOne Week In Review: Mail-In Voting Is Safe, And Mitch McConnell Is (Barely) Alive. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | Now, come one, come all to this not-so-tragic affair! It's time for the week-in-review! Between work, having a personal life, and scrolling TikTok, we get it. You're a busy person. So each week I'll give you a quick recap of some of the most notable stories you might have missed. | So now that the preamble is over, let's get into it, babes. | Mail-In Voting Is Safe (For Now): | President Donald Trump has spent the last six years alleging widespread voter fraud through mail-in ballots as a result of losing the 2020 election. Has he ever provided any proof of said voter fr…
(2026-09-18). 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Fortune Global Forum 2026 opened in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Wednesday, themed "The New Growth Equation."
(2026-09-18). Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US 'permanent control' over Greenland. aljazeera.com Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a US defence pact next week, pending approval from both parliaments.
(2026-09-18). City sets up desks to help motorists get fuel subsidy. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi administration has moved to help motorists access the government's petrol subsidy, ordering help desks at deputy commissioner offices and directing assistant commissioners to be physically present at petrol pumps to guide citizens through the process. | Assistant commissioners have been directed to visit petrol pumps and personally facilitate citizens seeking the subsidy. They will also oversee traffic and crowd management to minimise inconvenience. Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi issued the directives, with several deputy commissioners informing him on Friday that help desks had already been es…
(2026-09-18). New Chinese-style women's fashion gains popularity in Singapore. ecns.cn Modern Chinese-style women's clothing is gaining popularity among consumers in Singapore, blending traditional aesthetics with practical designs suited to local conditions.
(2026-09-18). Trump's Ego Arch Would Wreck Memorial Bridge's History. popularresistance.org Trump, the divider and liar-in-chief, is attempting to construct his Ego Arch at a location that is the historical site of the reconciliation and unification of the United States after the Civil War. | No matter how much Trump claims the Arch is for the 250th Anniversary of the United States, we all know it will be the monument to Donald Trump's attempted make-over of the U.S. government and the City of Washington, DC—just remember the destruction without permission of the East Wing of the White House and the attempted demolition of the Kennedy Center.
(2026-09-18). Where to Find East African-Style Barbecue with Kenyan Flatbread This Weekend. lataco.com Black tiger shrimp, rosemary lamb, and steak on stick from a cookbook author who celebrates her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage through cooking.
(2026-09-18). SAWS issues weather warnings for disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues weather warnings for disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says very cold and wet conditions are expected in places over the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and the south-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday. | The weather service has issued several warnings, including disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, as well as disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape. | Warnings have also been issued for severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy downpours in the Northern Cape, parts of the Free State and the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2026-09-18). Kashmiris demand UN resolution implementation. tribune.com.pk 
Kashmiris living in Europe staged a protest demonstration outside the United Nations Office in here on Friday, urging the international community to press for an immediate end to alleged human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and calling on the UN to implement its pending resolutions on the disputed territory to bring peace in South Asia. | The protest was organised by the International Kashmir Peace Forum (IKPF) and led by its Chairman Zahid Hashmi who travelled from Paris to Geneva along with hundreds of other Kashmiris. | Chairman IKPF Hashmi said India was violating…
(2026-09-18). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in China's Nanning. ecns.cn Themed on "CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life," the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened here on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). China's Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Géants, sets new race record. ecns.cn Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 2026 TOR330 — Tor des Géants in Italy in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds, becoming the first Chinese athlete to claim the title and setting a new race record.
(2026-09-18). Phil Cleary on the Swans, Hanson and ending violence against women. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-18). School violence condemned after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old. sanews.gov.za School violence condemned after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old | Social Development Minister Dina Pule and Eastern Cape Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta have condemned incidents of school violence, following the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Siphosethu Jack at Kuyasa Senior Secondary School, in Dimbaza. ⚪ Jack was allegedly stabbed by another pupil in a classroom at the school, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the Dimbaza community and raised concern about the safety and well-being of children in schools. ⚪ According to the National Department of Social Development, Jack's family had transferre…
(2026-09-18). Dismay from Democrats over Fetterman's job performance boils over in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story originally appeared on ALLENTOWN, Pa. — At a demonstration against the GOP-controlled Congress, a decidedly anti-Trump crowd has a Democrat's name on its mind: Sen. John Fetterman. | "I voted for him. I donated money to his campaign," said Vick Lindquist. "I feel like I've been stabbed in the back as a Pennsylvanian. It's very — I can't even put it into words. I'm so disappointed in him." | In his 2022 campaign against Mehmet Oz, Fetterman was hailed as a progressive willing to buck con…
(2026-09-18). Bill Lowering Public Cost Of Data Centers Fails In The Senate. newsone.com 
Source: sasirin pamai / Getty | Congress appears to be feeling pressure on the hot-button issue of AI data centers. In a rare show of overwhelming bipartisanship, the House passed a bill to protect the public from higher energy bills caused by nearby data centers. Unfortunately, that same energy wasn't to be found in the Senate. |
(2026-09-18). Why the Fed's Hike Won't Bring Gulf Money Back to Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu TODAY'S NUMBERS: 3.75%—4.00% (Fed's new rate, first hike since 2023) ∑ 100.07 (Dollar Index) ∑ $127.08bn (Korea's 2026 portfolio outflow). The dollar's rebound is being funded by capital fleeing Asia — not, this time, by Gulf petrodollars recycling into Washington. Yesterday the Federal Reserve raised its target rate to 3.75%—4.00%, its first hike since 2023, …
(2026-09-18). Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for US troops over 30. aljazeera.com Experts have called policy unnecessary and said testosterone injections could increase risks of infertility.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). NAACP Files Lawsuit To Block Federal Agents From Polling Sites. newsone.com 
Source: Rawpixel / Getty | The NAACP, along with a coalition of civil rights groups, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over threats to send armed federal agents to polling sites during the midterms. |
(2026-09-18). Surviving Trump: Trump Talks About Boat Batteries And Sharks Again, And More [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-18). Robert Kraft Claims His Donations Help Palestinians. Turns Out He's Funding Friends of the IDF. theintercept.com 
An analysis of tax forms by The Intercept show Kraft's charity and LLC have donated to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC's super PAC.
(2026-09-18). ICE Agents Violently Attack Texas Teens On Their Way To Enlist As Marines. newsone.com 
(2026-09-18). UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa. al-monitor.com UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian PresidentMahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video – for the second year in a row – after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York.
(2026-09-18). Chinese, Ethiopian Companies Sign Deals Worth 330 Mln USD. infobrics.org China launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" Ethiopia Session in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, as part of its effort to encourage and expand exports of Ethiopian products to the Chinese market…
(2026-09-18). Marisa Franco on 'the new science of self-esteem'. whyy.org Psychologist Marisa Franco explains why we feel unworthy and how to form secure attachments.
(2026-09-18). IHC sets limits on right to protest. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that any act resulting in the infringement of citizens' fundamental rights constitutes a violation of the Constitution, warning that public office holders responsible for such violations would also be deemed to have breached their oath of office. | The ruling came in a detailed 37-page judgment on a petition concerning the proposed nationwide PTI protest towards Islamabad on September 27, 2026. PTI had announced the march to demand release of party founder Imran Khan and mobilise people for the supremacy of the Constitution. | A citizen, Waqas Ahmed, had challenged the…
(2026-09-18). '99 % of the things that we are hearing in the West are just not true'ÔºöAmerican journalist. ecns.cn Where do rumors about the suppression of Tibetans and Uygurs in some Western countries originate? American journalist Jason Smith answered that, in order to damage China and its cohesion, the U.S. government has dumped a lot of money to support groups attempting to split China's Xizang and Xinjiang, and has even bribed some scholars to fabricate lies.
(2026-09-18). Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours. aljazeera.com The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
(2026-09-18). The Hijacking of Sunnism by Secular Ultrasectarian Deviants. muslimskeptic.com Traditionally, being Sunni is not only about aqida. Rather it is also about establishing independent sovereign states, applying the Sharia, and waging jihad (e.g., to maintain political independence, to protect vulnerable Muslims, etc.). These basic facts were recognized by Sunnis Islamists throughout most of the 20th century (e.g., Muslim Brotherhood, Jamaat-e-Islami, Hizb al-Tahrir, etc.). These …
(2026-09-18). Lewes considers pause on reviewing applications in response to affordable housing bill, following Sussex County's lead. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Lewes City Council is considering a temporary pause on reviewing specific residential development applications in response to The council moved to host a public hearing on a possible moratorium at its Monday meeting. The idea came from the Lewes Planning Commission, which officially recommended that the city adopt it…
(2026-09-18). MAGA wants to ban his books. Who was Howard Zinn? therealnews.com 
Long after his death in 2010, the books and speeches of Howard Zinn are frequently targeted by right-wing critics, MAGA book-bans, and even President Trump. Dave Zirin tells us why the right people fear what Zinn has to teach us. | Long after his death in 2010, the books and speeches of Howard Zinn are frequently targeted by right-wing critics, MAGA book-bans, and even President Trump. Dave Zirin tells us why the right people fear what Zinn has to teach us. Media Criticism,Trump,video,Howard Zinn
(2026-09-18). Trial of Accused Tupac Shakur Murderer Brings to Light Police Coverup. covertactionmagazine.com On August 31, Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for his role in the death of famed rapper Tupac Shakur 30 years earlier. Prosecutors argued that Davis and his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, "went hunting" for Shakur after Anderson was in a fight with him and his entourage at the MGM Grand following …
(2026-09-18). This PR Populist Is Quiet About His Data Center Past. levernews.com A Republican Congressional candidate in Iowa has pitched himself as an anti-corruption crusader, swearing off corporate PAC donations and
(2026-09-18). What is the Best Human-Centric Climatic Baseline? wattsupwiththat.com No sane person would want to return to the "pre-industrial" period or the Little Ice Age.
(2026-09-18). PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts Applaud EPA's Repeal of Strict Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule for Power Plants. wattsupwiththat.com 'This represents a massive victory for energy and climate realists who have fought this unscientific overreach for decades.'
(2026-09-18). Trump Targets Canada, Warns Europe: Is the West Heading for a Trade Split? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump, Canada and the European Union is raising a much larger question than tariffs: Can Washington pressure Canada and Europe at the same time without accelerating a strategic separation between the United States and its traditional allies? The immediate dispute began after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed …
(2026-09-18). Opposition alliance announces APC. tribune.com.pk 
The opposition alliance on Friday decided to convene an all-parties conference to help address the country's political and economic crises and declared that its September 27 long march would be a "peaceful, constitutional and democratic" struggle. | According to a statement issued after a meeting chaired by Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP) chief and opposition alliance leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the bloc has agreed to bring all democratic political forces onto a single platform to address the country's crises. | Burning issues such as inflation, unemployment, petrol prices and law and order will be…
(2026-09-18). US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Hormuz payments. al-monitor.com The US government says the exchange was used to channel payments from an Iranian maritime-insurance scheme to the regime.
(2026-09-18). 'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a "global phenomenon". Gavoka, who is a Deputy Prime Minister, was responding to questions from local reporters about concerns from tourists who are worried about their travel…
(2026-09-18). Massive Public Transit Win in Chicago Shows the Power of Grassroots Coalitions. truthout.org After years of organizing by a coalition of transit, environmental, and community organizing groups, the Chicago region's transit system began an important new chapter on September 1 as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The new system was created by the NITA Act, which was signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in December 2025. The new legislation raises $1.5 billion in new revenue and creates… |
(2026-09-18). EU envoy says GSP+ comes with caveats. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will have to demonstrate clear progress in legislating and effectively implementing various international laws and conventions if it is to continue benefiting from the European Union's GSP+ facility, EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis said on Friday. | He urged the business community, particularly exporters, to ensure compliance with the relevant conventions without delay. | Karoblis made the remarks during a visit to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) House, where the association's office-bearers held detailed discussions with the EU envoy on the strategy, prospects and chal…
(2026-09-18). China launches Tianyi-51, Tianyi-52 satellites aboard Kuaizhou-11. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-11 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 10: 40 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday.
(2026-09-18). The Science of Eating: What We Get Wrong About Diet and Nutrition. whyy.org We all know we're supposed to eat healthy — but what exactly does that mean? On this episode, what's on your plate, why it matters, and how to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice. We talk with paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman about what human evolution can teach us about how we should eat, look at a typical teen's sugar intake, and explore barriers to serving healthy and fresh school lunches.
(2026-09-18). Burlington's headquarters move to Philadelphia puts spotlight on New Jersey's difficult business climate, experts say. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Earlier this month, Pennsylvania officials celebrated an economic development coup. Across the Delaware River, New Jersey business leaders saw the latest sign of a mounting The discount clothing retailer Burlington announced it will move its corporate headquarters — and thousands of employees — from South Jersey to Philadelphia's University City neighborhood. | During a…
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Fernando Cerimedo: Revealing Trump's Election Interference In Latin America. scheerpost.com Michael Fox TRNN He's been called "MAGA's man" in Latin America. And he is at the heart of a shocking scandal that includes "attempted femicide," election rigging, fake news, and powerful political ties to far-right presidents across Latin America. This is episode 14 of Under the Shadow, Season 2 Fernando Cerimedo. A name that unless you …
(2026-09-18). How committed are the Republicans to war? strategic-culture.su By Marco CARNELOS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As Yemen's Houthis ramp up the costs of war in the Gulf, Tehran is wagering on US ele…
(2026-09-18). The Epstein Class billionaire who canceled Macklemore. wibailoutpeople.org Robert Kraft has played a central role in recruiting athletes, entertainers and influencers as assets for Israel | He's also a high-level member of the Epstein class implicated in sex crimes | The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal explains how Kraft's insidious influence goes beyond cance…
(2026-09-18). Thanks, StudyFinds, For Publicizing Health Study Confirming Cold Temperatures Kill More than Hot Temperatures. wattsupwiththat.com Cold temperatures kill far more people each year than hot temperatures, the opposite of the narrative the mainstream media usually spins.
(2026-09-18). Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted PresidentBashar al-Assad and was convicted of ‚Äåtorture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to60 years in prison by a US judge, federal prosecutors said.Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison, as it is colloquially known in Damascus.
(2026-09-18). How Air Force enlistee in Delaware allegedly used Snapchat to recruit, rape 15-year-old girl. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Petrified, the mother of a 15-year-old girl dialed 911. | Not long after waking up, she'd received a prescheduled text message from her daughter that said she'd run away from their home in suburban Bucks County, Pennsylvania. | Frantic, she raced to the girl's room. The teenager wasn't there. She checked footage from the home's security camera and was horrified to see the petite girl slipping out of a back window at 3: 18 a.m. — four hours earlier. | The girl had left h…
(2026-09-18). Lieutenant General Dimpane expresses condolences to the Motapane family. sanews.gov.za Lieutenant General Dimpane expresses condolences to the Motapane family | The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has conveyed condolences to the family of 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane, whose body was discovered on the side of the road in KwaThema, Springs. | According to the family, Motapane was last seen alive last Sunday. At the time her body was discovered, her family had not yet reported her missing. | Following the discovery of her body, the family has positively identified her at the Springs Mortuary on Wednesday afternoon. | Lie…
(2026-09-18). The many roads to literary excellence. onlineopinion.com.au Does training in the arts of creative writing produce better writers? Let the Miles Franklin speak.
(2026-09-18). Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'fake news'. aljazeera.com The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he announces new bans on White House access.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). China-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar. ecns.cn "China-Pakistan relationship is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains, and sweeter than the honey," said Adeel Jamaluddin Khan, adjunct professor at the National Defence University of Pakistan and former minister of Trade and Commerce of Pakistan, at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2026-09-18). Delaware GOP House candidate pressured by fellow party member to drop out of race after transphobic comments. whyy.org 
(2026-09-18). Israel's Elimination Project — the Truth About My Country Can't Be Told in Its Own Language. portside.org Israel's Elimination Project — the Truth About My Country Can't Be Told in Its Own Language |
(2026-09-18). FC Porto to set up Dragon Force Academy in Sialkot. tribune.com.pk 
Portugal's premier football club, FC Porto, will establish a football academy in Sialkot to train young Pakistani players under a partnership agreement. | FC Porto will establish the Dragon Force Academy at Sialkot Football Academy under the partnership agreement between the two sides, a statement from the Pakistan Embassy in Lisbon said on Tuesday. | Sialkot Football Academy is a flagship project of Forward Sports, the makers of the official FIFA World Cup football. | Under the agreement, FC Porto will undertake a comprehensive and intensive training programme for young Pakistani athletes, as well as develop…
(2026-09-18). Cobb County School Board Bans Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye'. newsone.com 
Source: Amazon / Amazon.com | Georgia's Cobb County School Board is facing scrutiny for pulling Toni Morrison's book, The Bluest Eye, from school libraries. | "The words speak for thems…
(2026-09-18). Trump Administration Faces Second Lawsuit to Keep ICE Agents Away From Polls. truthout.org A coalition of civil rights groups and union organizations Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling locations during November's midterm elections. The suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is the second this month, following comments from top Trump officials citing a federal policy to… |
(2026-09-18). The Many Versus the Money in Canada: Report Back on a Counter-Summit and Protest Against PM Carney's CEO Summit. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, September 18, 2026From September 12-14, World BEYOND War was proud to team up with 8th Fire Rising, the Council of Canadians, and dozens of movement allies to convene the
(2026-09-18). India's 2026 BRICS Summit Delivers the BRICS+ Outreach Momentum. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in India in 2026 succeeded in providing the key deliverables related to the cohesion of the bloc and the objectives set by India's presidency with respect to boosting BRICS economic cooperation at the micro-level of companies and key sectors…
(2026-09-18). Couple injured in acid attack. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-18). Sergei Karaganov y John Mearsheimer: ´Se necesita un ataque nuclear contra Europa para restablecer la disuasión ª. strategic-culture.su El enfrentamiento en torno a Ucrania trasciende los límites de una crisis regional, afectando a los cimientos de la estabilidad estratégica y la seguridad europea. Ante la creciente presión sobre Rusia, en los círculos de expertos se debate cada vez con mayor frecuencia sobre los límites de la escalada y los instrumentos que Moscú podría utilizar para restablecer el equilibrio de fuerzas.
(2026-09-18). Ungheria, la svolta euro-atlantica di Magyar: da ponte con Mosca a partner disciplinato di UE e NATO. strategic-culture.su L'espulsione di dieci diplomatici russi segna il punto più visibile della svolta internazionale avviata da Péter Magyar. Mentre sul piano interno sopravvivono numerosi elementi dell'orbanismo, Budapest abbandona progressivamente l'autonomia verso Mosca per riallinearsi all'asse UE-NATO. | Segue nostro L'espulsione di dieci diplomatici russi decisa dal governo ungherese l'8 settembre rappresenta probabilmente il gesto più netto compiuto f…
(2026-09-18). Why Latin America Is Key to Israel's Diplomatic Impunity. orinocotribune.com 
By Xavier Abu Eid — Sep 15, 2026 While alienating traditional allies, Israel is deepening ties with a new wave of right-wing populist leaders who are willing to shield it from accountability. On Aug. 10, just three days after taking office, Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over …
(2026-09-18). Voces de la Frontera General Meeting September 23, 2026 at UW Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
meet the board, learn more about VOCES, connect with other students, and food WILL be provided : Tuesday, September 23rd from 6: 30-7: 45 PM : MSC Lounge in the Red Gym : there will be tacos! | questions/concerns? email vocesmadison@gmail.com or send us a DM…
(2026-09-18). Colombia pulls out of international LGBT coalition. colombiareports.com The government of President Abelardo de la Espriella pulled Colombia out of the international Equal Rights Coalition, which promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities around the world. The Foreign Ministry announced its departure from the coalition in a letter addressed to the organization of which Colombia was co-president until February next year. According …
(2026-09-18). Palestinians are responding to Israel's stranglehold on the West Bank economy by forgiving each other's debts en masse. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel's financial strangulation of the Palestinian economy enters its third year, Palestinians are turning to each other — forgiving debts worth millions of shekels in a viral solidarity campaign that began with a schoolteacher's bounced check.
(2026-09-18). Il "Klondike" ucraino: il complesso militare dell'UE e il sangue degli ucraini. strategic-culture.su Fabrizio POGGI | Segue nostro Miliardi per l'Ucraina: dietro le quinte delle forniture militari e degli interessi politici | 12 settembre. Bruxelles, scrive Federico Fubini sul Corriere della Sera, ´ha stanziato sei miliardi di euro per l'Ucraina, proprio per l'acquisto di sistemi Patriot americani per l'intercettazione dei missili balistici russi. Un passo avanti, ma non risolutivo: la produzione dei Patriot da parte dell'american…