presstv.co.uk (2026-09-04). Terrorizing civilians part of 'cowardly' US military doctrine: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the US military deliberately targets civilians to spread fear and intimidation, calling such attacks part of the "cowardly" doctrine of the American armed forces, following a deadly strike against a wedding ceremony in southern Iran.
(2026-09-04). Shanghai Cooperation Organization Condemns US Economic Warfare. popularresistance.org The 26th annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, September 1. This years' summit was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, among others. | At the conclusion of the summit, member countries adopted the Bishkek Declaration, which reiterates the common resolve of the SCO to work against all forms of hegemonic practices in world politics and create a t…
(2026-09-04). Vance says US-Iran conflict is not a war despite renewed fighting. geo.tv The national flag of Iran flies in the wind as debris lies scattered in the aftermath of an Israeli and US strike on a police station, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters Vance declines to provide a timeline for when the conflict will…
(2026-09-04). Iran buries victims of US wedding attack as Tehran fires on Kuwait. geo.tv
(2026-09-04). Iran's Economy Buckles Under US Sanctions. moderndiplomacy.eu A U.S. campaign to squeeze Iran's economy by blocking its oil exports and tightening sanctions is increasingly putting pressure on Tehran, according to three senior Iranian sources cited by Reuters. Washington has intensified economic measures in an effort to force Iran to make concessions in negotiations after six months of conflict failed to produce a …
(2026-09-04). The Freedom Flotilla Sails Again To Break The Blockade. popularresistance.org The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) today announced that a new international mission to challenge Israel's illegal and deadly blockade of Gaza is underway. | The violence and torture that Israel inflicted on hundreds of flotilla volunteers this past spring, including severe beatings, repeated tasering, and sexual assault, has not deterred the FFC, just as Israel's murder of 10 flotilla activists aboard the Mavi Marmara, in 2010 did not stop the movement. If anything, action is needed now more than ever. While much of the world has moved on from Gaza, believing a supposed "ceasefire" has ended the genocide…
(2026-09-04). US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions. aljazeera.com Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
(2026-09-04). The Venezuela—US Oil Agreement In Detail. popularresistance.org The governments of Venezuela and the United States have announced a "historic agreement" in the oil sector, granting favorable concessions to US companies in 17 oil fields. | Donald Trump and his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, touted the partnership as "the largest oil deal in world history." | Meanwhile, on the evening of August 29, President Delcy Rodríguez referred to the alliance as a milestone that will mark the country's "economic rebirth." | The magnitude and significance of this event warrants a detailed analysis based on the information provided by the Venezuelan president.
(2026-09-02). Xi's trip builds solidarity and consensus. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday morning after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek and concluding state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
(2026-09-02). Xi returns to Beijing after SCO summit, state visits to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and concluding his state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.
(2026-09-04). SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi's Central Asia Chessboard. ummid.com The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in 2001, evolving out of the "Shanghai Five" security dialogue among China, Russia and three Central Asian states formed after the Soviet collapse.
npr.org (2026-09-03). As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at riskOver 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that over a million children have lost food benefits since July 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law.The Republicans racist, greedy, and war-first policies are severely degrading the quality of life and well-being for the nation's citizens, especially children. This is just another example.
(2026-09-04). Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.
(2026-09-04). Russia Says China, Not OPEC, Is Driving Global Oil Market Stability. moderndiplomacy.eu Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft, said China has taken a leading role in stabilising global oil markets, arguing that Beijing's influence is increasingly outweighing that of OPEC. Speaking at a Russian Chinese business forum in Vladivostok, Sechin said China had reduced its crude oil imports by 5.5 million barrels per …
(2026-09-04). Tidbits-Sept. 3: Reader Comments: Oil Imperialism; Trump Lies on Medicare for All; Rev. James Lawson; Dolly Parton; NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep Volunteers; the Strait of "Horn-Moos" ; What Goes On Inside Israel's Prison System; Lots of Events;. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 3: Reader Comments: Oil Imperialism; Trump Lies on Medicare for All; Rev. James Lawson; Dolly Parton; NYC-DSA's Socialist Sweep Volunteers; the Strait of "Horn-Moos"; What Goes On Inside Israel's Prison System; Lots of Events; |
(2026-09-02). 108-meter wind turbine blades showcase Xinjiang's growing manufacturing capabilities. ecns.cn "Each blade is 108 meters long, equivalent to the height of a 36-story building, and weighs nearly 35 metric tons," Wei Yi, a staff member at the company, said in an interview with China News Network. The blades are currently among the largest onshore wind turbine blades manufactured in Xinjiang.
(2026-09-04). Can AI Agents help India's small businesses compete with larger companies? ummid.com A large company can employ separate teams for , customer service, research and operations, while a smaller company may rely on a handful of people to cover all four, AI agents could change part of that equation.
(2026-09-04). NTA declares CSIR UGC NET June 2026 results of 150,057 candidates. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Saturday August 29, 2026 announced the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 results of 150,057 candidates on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-09-04). How a WhatsApp Group Is Helping Nepal's Tunnel Rescue Effort. moderndiplomacy.eu More than a week after the devastating August 26 flood in Nepal, rescue teams are searching damaged hydropower projects for people who may still be trapped inside tunnels. An engineers' WhatsApp group has become an important source of real time technical guidance, helping rescuers understand buried tunnel networks and locate possible survivors. WhatsApp Becomes a …
(2026-09-04). University Of Pennsylvania Sues To Block Graduate Students From Union. popularresistance.org Philadelphia—The University of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the graduate student workers' union in an effort to exclude hundreds of first- and second-year students from the bargaining unit. This marks a new high in tensions over enforcement of the graduate student workers' collective bargaining agreement. | The complaint asks the court to declare that first- and second-year students in the Biomedical Graduate Studies program are not "employees" because they do not provide services to Penn until their third year. | Graduate students typically pursue a course of study including coursework, laboratory…
(2026-09-04). Moscow Just Named Its Price. Nobody Can Pay It. moderndiplomacy.eu An Accountant in Asheville On 31 August, in Asheville, North Carolina, Anton Siluanov sat down at a G20 finance ministers' meeting for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine. When he tried to open a conversation about areas of mutual interest, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cut him off: nothing is possible until the war …
(2026-09-04). Rahul Gandhi demands action against those involved in Suddhikaran. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Saturday August 29, 2026 demanded action against BJP/RSS people involved in 'suddhikaran' or 'purification' of the stage in Haldwani, Uttarakhand visited by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). Onam Tourism Week fest draws to a close with grand pageantry. ummid.com Onam Tourism Week Celebrations organised by Kerala Tourism Department drew to a close with a grand pageantry that enthralled the capital city on Sunday August 30, 2026.
(2026-09-04). Medicare For All Is A System That Can Absolutely Be Built In The US. popularresistance.org From "'Our System Is in Dire Straits': Progressive Democrats Hold Medicare-for-All Hearing" to "Why the DSA's Medicare-for-All Dream Threatens Us With a Real-Life Nightmare," from "Universal Health Coverage Could Save $1 Trillion and 114,000 Lives Every Year, Yale Study Projects," to "Socialist Chic and the 'Medicare-for-All' Sham," headlines are telling us a range of stories about the proposal called Medicare for All. | Much of it, like Forbes magazine saying "Medicare-for-All Is a Brand, Not a Plan," is familiar capitalist scaremongering. And some is a similarly familiar brand of shushing: Let's ask for less, b…
(2026-09-04). UP NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today: 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 1 Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Wednesday September 02, 2026.
(2026-09-04). Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November's midterms. aljazeera.com Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-02). Digital technology boosts precision cotton farming in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Vast stretches of high-standard cotton fields are showing strong growth, pointing to a promising harvest, in Manas County of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-04). Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum. aljazeera.com Police and protesters have clashed in Chile's capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.
(2026-09-04). Indonesia Still Hasn't Come to Terms With Suharto's Crimes. portside.org Indonesia Still Hasn't Come to Terms With Suharto's Crimes |
(2026-09-02). Guangdong streamlines exit-entry procedures for visitors. ecns.cn A themed installation is pictured at a business district in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 10, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua…
(2026-09-04). White House Pressures US Firms To Skip Paris Space Summit. popularresistance.org The White House has urged several US space firms not to attend an upcoming summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, warning that showing up at the Grand Palais gathering could be read as an "endorsement" of EU policy, POLITICO reported on 2 September. | A White House official from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) privately delivered the message to firms including SpaceX, Stoke Space, K2 Space, and Astra, according to two industry representatives and a congressional staffer who described the call to POLITICO on condition of anonymity.
(2026-09-04). Nepal floods death toll over 730; 3,000 still untraceable. ummid.com The devastating flash floods in Nepal have claimed more than 730 lives and over 3,000 people, many of them Indian and foreign tourists, are still missing, officials said.
(2026-09-04). Manipur: Census Deferred, NRC Moves On. ummid.com The Census-2027 operation in Manipur has been deferred following strong objection from majority Meitei and other groups until the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the north-eastern State of India.
(2026-09-04). A Casualty of a Cruel Immigration Policy. portside.org A Casualty of a Cruel Immigration Policy |
(2026-09-04). Maharashtra NEET UG Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) publishing today i.e. Sunday August 30, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 First Selection List of CAP Round 1 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-04). Turkey's Marine Parks in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean Provoke Regional Turbulence. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey declared mid-August by presidential decree the establishment of two marine parks beyond its territorial waters. The first marine park lies in the northeastern Aegean Sea, covering a maritime area between the Greek islands of Lemnos and Samothrace, west of Imbros and Tenedos. The second marine park covers waters off the southern Turkish coastal towns …
(2026-09-04). Muslim hai? Do dande aur maro…: Female Journalist beaten by Delhi Police. ummid.com Two female Muslim Journalists associated with 4PM News Thursday September 03, 2026 said they had been brutally beaten by Delhi Police Personnel.
(2026-09-04). Bhagwat Madison Square Garden Speech: An Epitome of Double Standard. ummid.com For peace in India, we need to follow the Indian Constitution, which the RSS combine opposes, and for global oneness the best option is the United Nations Charter of Human rights.
(2026-09-04). Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92. aljazeera.com Women's rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.
(2026-09-04). Grandpa Don't Preach — Blood Is On Your Sleeves. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech at Madison Square in New York, 'Call to Action' for peace, needs public scrutiny as it comes at a time when the persecution of Muslims in India has become a global folklore.
(2026-09-04). Hegseth Must Go — if Trump Won't Fire Him, Congress Must Impeach Him. portside.org Hegseth Must Go — if Trump Won't Fire Him, Congress Must Impeach Him |
(2026-09-04). When Water Doesn't Wait: Nepal, Assam and People Who Answered. ummid.com Nepal flood was a tragedy no one could have foreseen, but in Assam floods return on schedule, year after year, built on administrative negligence and broken promises, met each time with the same divisive language instead of the unity the moment demands.
(2026-09-04). Trump lifts sanctions on top Al Qaeda recruiters, financiers days before 9/11 anniversary. thegrayzone.com As the US prepares to mark 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, Donald Trump has removed top Al Qaeda figures from the US list of designated terrorists. Among those he delisted was Abdullah Muhaysini, a Saudi cleric who recruited child fighters and teen suicide bombers to wreak havoc across Syria. The administration of President Donald Trump has removed the names of some of the world's most notorious commanders, recruiters and financiers for the Syrian branch of Al Qaeda from its …
(2026-09-04). How to Transform Vehicle Images into Dynamic Scenes. ummid.com Dreamina, running on its most advanced video generation model, Seedance 2.5, gives dealerships, brands, and enthusiasts a way to make that shift without a full production shoot. Read More Here…
(2026-09-04). Maharashtra SIR: 2.06 cr names missing from [Draft] Electoral Lists. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday August 31, 2026 released the draft electoral lists of all 288 Assembly constituencies after Special Intensive Revision (SIR), dropping a whopping 2.06 crore names from the earlier rolls.
(2026-09-04). Jamia Millia Islamia's Tazeen Siddique Secures AIR 1 in UGC NET June 2026. ummid.com Tazeen Siddique, who is pursuing her PhD, at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the UGC NET June 2026 exam, the result of which was announced Saturday.
(2026-09-04). MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has released on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' the MCC NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Schedule for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Date and Time) to fill the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
(2026-09-04). India's data has lost credibility: Cong on Modi govt's 7.8% GDP growth claim. ummid.com The Congress Party Tuesday September 01, 2026 while refuting the Narendra Modi government's 7.8% GDP Growth claim, said the data provided by the present dispensation has lost credibility.
(2026-09-04). Nepal blames USA, China and India for floods, seeks compensation. ummid.com Nepal has blamed USA, China and India for the Rasuwa flash floods, and demanded compensation from the three countries for the losses it has incurred.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). Meet Divya Mittal, IAS Officer Who Resigned After 13 Years Service. ummid.com Divya Mittal, an IAS Officer for 13 long years, has stunned India, especially Uttar Pradesh, after announcing her sudden resignation from the prestigious Civil Services.
(2026-09-04). Alzheimer's Disease: The Earlier We Know, The More We Can Do. ummid.com Alzheimer disease is one of the most common, but vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed conditions are part of the picture.
(2026-09-04). Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home. aljazeera.com The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana's gold industry beyond raw exports.
(2026-09-04). Why Should Censorship on Sonia Gandhi's Book Worry Every Indian? ummid.com As we see Penguin Random House India has sought changes and deletions to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi memoir — changes that she reportedly rejected, certainly raise serious and troubling questions.
(2026-09-04). These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See 'Jewish Terrorism' As the Threat. portside.org These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See 'Jewish Terrorism' As the Threat. |
(2026-09-04). After SDF dissolution, how will al-Sharaa treat Syria's Kurds? responsiblestatecraft.org This article, which originally Last week, Syria's Kurds entered a new stage in their struggle for political recognition. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) formally
(2026-09-04). MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Registration Begins; Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website 'mcc.nic.in' from today i.e. Thursday September 03, 2026 Online Registration of candidates for MCC NEET UG All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling 2026 Round 2.
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-04). How Indian Women Are Reclaiming Public Spaces. ummid.com As Indian women increasingly travel together, organise girls' nights and build communities of care, sisterhood is emerging as a powerful way of reclaiming public spaces long shaped by fear and exclusion.
(2026-09-04). ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order. aljazeera.com Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.
(2026-09-04). Taxpayers Must Not Be On The Hook For Bailing Out The AI Industry. popularresistance.org In the interview that follows, leading progressive economist Gerald Epstein, who initiated and directs the Game Changers project at the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, talks about AI's impact on finance and the bailout problem and how a transformative public finance strategy can revive democracy, promote equity and social justice, and build strong and sustainable communities. Epstein is professor of economics and founding co-director of the Political Economy Research Institute.
(2026-09-02). Xinjiang makes breakthrough in shale oil extraction at 4,000 meters underground. ecns.cn Recently, a media delegation visited Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to explore how technological innovation is driving industrial upgrading across the region.
(2026-09-04). Military Ambitions Challenge Paracel Islands Sovereignty. moderndiplomacy.eu The eerie silence of the ocean When people think of the South China Sea, they usually picture deep blue waters, peaceful waves over beautiful coral reefs, and busy shipping lanes filled with massive cargo ships. However, this calm surface often hides fierce geopolitical races. It is hard to believe that isolated coral reefs hundreds of …
(2026-09-04). Why Is India's Strong GDP Growth Raising Questions? moderndiplomacy.eu India's economy grew 7.8% year on year in the April to June quarter, beating economists' expectations of 7.1%. The strong performance was supported by investment, manufacturing and consumer demand. However, the unexpectedly high figure has triggered debate over whether India's GDP data fully reflects economic conditions. What Is Driving the Debate? Former Finance Ministry bureaucrat …
(2026-09-04). Pete Hegseth's Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure. aljazeera.com The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.
(2026-09-04). What The 1960s Can Teach Us About Cross-Racial Solidarity. popularresistance.org There is a particular kind of political amnesia that can overtake movements in difficult times. We remember the victories but forget the arguments that preceded them. We remember the marches but forget the years of patient organizing that made them possible. We remember solidarity as a feeling rather than a political practice. | Alice Echols' "Black Power, White Heat: From Solidarity Politics to Radical Chic" is a useful antidote to that amnesia. | Echols tells the story of interracial and cross-racial organizing within the Black freedom movement through two organizations that bookend the decade.
(2026-09-04). Can AI Be An Ethical Companion For Humans. ummid.com This write-up examines the experiences of individuals who use AI for emotional support, decision-making, and academic assistance and how digital technology has positioned AI as a co-creator in these relationships, surpassing its traditional role as a mere assistant.
(2026-09-02). The Green Wisdom of a 1,500-Year-Old Weir. ecns.cn
(2026-09-04). Has Trump finally found a foreign trade deal he can get behind? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-04). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-04). Cameroon's indomitable Lionesses football team finally shatter WAFCON glass ceiling. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-04). 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.
(2026-09-03). Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats. al-monitor.com Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. | The new clashes, which began with US raids on Sunday, deepen the ongoing impasse in the war, as Iran maintains a stranglehold on the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the US presses its counter-blockade of Iranian ports.
(2026-09-03). Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes with Iran ⚪ then hours later implied he wasn't serious. | Trump has made a series of geographical name changes to international bodies of water in his second term, at least partly with the aim of trolling other countries.
(2026-09-03). Why Are Oil Importers Turning to Longer Trade Routes? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran conflict and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz are forcing major oil importing countries to rethink how they source crude. Countries that once relied heavily on nearby Middle Eastern suppliers are increasingly turning to producers in the Americas and Africa, accepting longer voyages and higher shipping costs in exchange for greater energy security. …
(2026-09-03). Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis. aljazeera.com Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-09-03). US vs China: Is Iran Triggering a New Global Power Clash? thinktank.pk The Iran war is increasingly becoming more than a confrontation between Washington and Tehran. As the United States intensifies military and economic pressure on Iran, China has emerged as the most important external power standing between Washington's strategy of isolation and Tehran's ability to keep its economy alive. The answer is complicated. China is clearly …
(2026-09-03). Iran warns US against Israeli attack on south Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah, sources say. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on a mountainous ridge in southern Lebanon where Iranian military personnel are holed up alongside Hezbollah fighters, three officials briefed on the message told Reuters.The message, delivered last month, highlightsIran's continued direct involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there as the regional war enters its seventh month.
(2026-09-03). Western Travelers Explore An Iran Not Shown By The Media. scheerpost.com Kourosh Ziabari Prism Since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, officials in Washington and Tel Aviv have made several inflammatory statements about the country. "A whole civilization will die tonight," President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 7. With the spike in the U.S. government's deportation of Iranian nationals and the hardening of …
(2026-09-03). Explainer-Ali al-Taher ridge emerges as flashpoint in Israel-Hezbollah war. al-monitor.com By Nayera AbdallahBEIRUT, Sept 3 (Reuters) – The Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, which is named after a Shi'ite Muslim scholar whose shrine sits at its summit, has become one of the most contested pieces of ground in the Israel-Hezbollah war.The cluster of hills is not especially large. But what it overlooks in southern Lebanon — and what Hezbollah is suspected to have built beneath it — thrust it to the centre of the fight between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.WHERE IS IT?
(2026-09-03). Iran Warns US Over Potential Israeli Offensive in Southern Lebanon. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a major offensive against the Ali al Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters. The warning highlights Tehran's continued involvement in the Israel Hezbollah conflict despite a ceasefire agreed in June. Iran …
(2026-09-03). Headlines for September 3, 2026. democracynow.org Iran's Red Crescent Asks ICC to Investigate U.S. Strike on Wedding That Killed Four, Widow of Airman Who Died Supporting U.S. Attacks on Iran Says She Was Denied Benefits, USS Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After Unprecedented Wartime Deployment, Trump Nominates Hung Cao as Navy Secretary as GOP Lawmakers Call for Pete Hegseth's Ouster, Israeli Soldiers Fatally Shoot Two Palestinian Teens in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Defense Minister Seeks Trump's Support for Plans to Expel Palestinians from Gaza, Death Toll from Nepal Floods Tops 1,200 People, Former Venezuelan President Maduro and His Wif…
(2026-09-03). The U.S. Bombed a Wedding in Iran. It's Not the First Time. progressivehub.net MEDEA BENJAMIN | SUBSTACK…
(2026-09-03). Vance Says He's 'Extremely Skeptical' of Reports That US Bombed Wedding in Iran Despite Overwhelming Evidence. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that he was "extremely skeptical" of Iranian media reports that the US bombed a wedding in Iran on Tuesday, despite overwhelming evidence from other sources that the US was responsible. "I've been briefed to the extent that I know that we're investigating. I've seen the same public media …
(2026-09-03). Sanctions and Bombs won't end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of Options against an intractable Foe. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — President Donald Trump has entangled the United States in a war of choice with Iran that he cannot easily win or quit. | The war was meant to be wh…
(2026-09-03). US bombs a wedding in Iran, killing four, amid escalating crisis in the US military. wsws.org The US military attacked a house hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, in Sirik County on Iran's southern coast, with a missile on Tuesday, killing at least four people, including a 4-year-old child, and wounding dozens, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Minerals, military strategy draw the eye of Trump to isolated atoll and its 230 people. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Milne Isolation has been a challenge for the people of the atoll of Tongareva, 1300km north of the Cook Islands capital on Rarotonga. Distance has made it difficult for the 230 residents to get supplies, or to travel for school and work. There are no scheduled flights; a ship visits every two…
(2026-09-03). Trump is making 'dumb' comments again. thecanary.co 
Earlier this year, Donald Trump made it clear that he didn't realise the word 'dumb' has a 'b' in it. Now, he's claiming this is a very common understanding of the word, suggesting not-good things about his literacy: This is actual psychosis. He learned several months ago that dumb has a B when he told […] | By
(2026-09-03). US-Iran war could spiral after Nov as Trump aides scramble to keep it 'quiet' for now. geo.tv President Donald Trump , Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House. — Reuters/FileAides want to keep Iran war contained heading into midterms.Heavier US strikes could return post-polls — but no decision made.Iran's emboldened leaders…
(2026-09-03). "Board of Peace" Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Candidates. theintercept.com 
Marc Rowan has a vision for Gaza. "The potential here is tremendous," he said at a February gathering of President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace, where Rowan described land devastated by Israeli bombing with a developer's zeal. "This is not a problem of money or collateral. This is a problem with peace." | In the U.S., Rowan is simultaneously helping ensure a pro-Israel political project has no problem with money. Since the start of this year, according to Federal Election Commission filings, the billionaire CEO of Apollo Global Management has donated $1.5 million to the United Democracy Project, a s…
(2026-09-03). Fighting Big Money in Politics (w/ Karishma Manzur) TCHR. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Report Dr. Karishma Manzur challenges the Democratic establishment in New Hampshire with an insurgent progressive senatorial campaign. Manzur aims to restore the true meaning of 'public service.' The blowback of the failed 2024 Biden-and-then-Harris Democratic presidential campaign, which supported Israel's genocide in Gaza, continues as another grassroots candidate runs for Congress. Dr. Karishma …
(2026-09-03). Three-quarters of US college students say Israel is committing genocide. electronicintifada.net Brandeis researchers backed by the American Jewish Committee try to explain away their own devastating finding.
(2026-09-03). Ambassador to Brazil affirms that Trump seeks to destroy Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, denounced in an interview published on Wednesday that the U.S. government seeks to destroy Cuba, while treating Latin America and the Caribbean as subordinate territories. | During the interview with Grupo Record, the diplomat stated that the Donald Trump administration has adopted cruel measures, reinforcing, like no other, the aggression against Cuba. | "It is a government determined to destroy our country, which considers Latin America and the Caribbean as inferior peoples subordinate to the interests of the United States," he asserted. | He acknowledged that, despite…
(2026-09-03). Díaz-Canel: Don't let the economic crisis become a spiritual crisis. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic urged students: | "Study with passion and defend the concept that the economic and social crisis they are trying to impose on us with the intensification of the blockade should never become a spiritual, educational, knowledge and humanistic crisis." | Following the national opening ceremony for the 2026—2027 academic year in Higher Education, held at the University of Matanzas, the Cuban president also urged future professionals to dedicate themselves to exploring the paths of kn…
(2026-09-03). Can BRICS Break the Oil Blockade Against Cuba? radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The 18th BRICS Summit will take place on September 12 and 13 in New Delhi, India, with member countries, associate members, and special guests, under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability." | The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the event will be held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi, and attendees will exchange views on strengthening internal BRICS cooperation around common priorities and share perspectives on global and regional issues of mutual inter…
(2026-09-03). Cuba relaxes regulations for foreign trade and investment. radiohc.cu Cuba published a package of legal regulations on Thursday in the Official Gazette that relaxes regulations for foreign investment and foreign trade, with the aim of simplifying procedures, reducing processing times, and responding to investor demands. | Oscar Pérez-Oliva, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, explained that in the case of foreign investment, Decree-Law 128/2026, amending Law 114, was published. This decree eliminates the requirement to hire workers through employment agencies, leaving this option to the investor's discretion. | The Cuban official stated at a…
(2026-09-03). Foreign minister says Cuba is an international symbol of independence. radiohc.cu "History has made Cuba an international symbol of independence, of rebellion against oppression and injustice, and of solidarity; values that remain fully relevant today," Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated. | "We believe that Cuba is not alone, that the Cuban cause awakens great international solidarity," the foreign minister asserted on the podcast Cuba Analysis. | Bruno Rodríguez expressed his confidence that the international community will prevent any U.S. military adventure against the island and will force an end to policies that also cause deaths, such as the…
(2026-09-03). Enseñanza artística en Cuba comprometida con la defensa de la cultura. radiohc.cu El acto nacional por el inicio de un nuevo período lectivo en la enseñanza artística cubana se desarrolló en la Escuela Elemental de Música 'Alejandro García Caturla', en La Habana, con la convicción de que seguir formando artistas es velar por el futuro de la cultura cubana y es un ejemplo de resistencia ante el contexto actual. | Ariadna Padrón García, directora general de Desarrollo y Formación Artística del Ministerio de Cultura, señaló que en momentos en que el país enfrenta el recrudecimiento de la hostilidad del Gobierno estadounidense, las escuelas de arte tienen la misión de no renunciar a la tarea de pr…
(2026-09-03). Policía francesa desmantela plan que incluía el secuestro de Mbappé. cubadebate.cu El principal sospechoso es Clément L., un joven franco-suizo de 18 años que fue imputado junto con un presunto cómplice el pasado 21 de agosto en Nanterre por "robo en banda organizada". Los investigadores sospechan que encargó una serie de agresiones a domicilio y proyectos de secuestro.
(2026-09-03). Más de 180 personalidades judías firman carta en apoyo a Mark Ruffalo. cubadebate.cu "Calificar a Mark Ruffalo de antisemita por cuestionar una fusión corporativa masiva no solo es absurdo, sino que es una forma peligrosa de silenciar la crítica legítima", reza la carta, a la que ha tenido acceso este martes la revista Variety.
(2026-09-03). Silvio Rodríguez: Thank you, Barcelona! radiohc.cu "Thank you, Barcelona!" Silvio Rodríguez posted just a couple of hours ago on his official website, Zurrón del Aprendiz, following the resounding success of his first concert this Wednesday at the Liceu in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Thousands of people attended, marking his return to those stages after five years. | Despite attempts by some extremists to disrupt the performance of the founder of the Cuban Nueva Trova movement, fans of Silvio Rodríguez's work flocked to enjoy a concert that began with the classic "Historia de las Sillas" (Story of the Chairs) and…
(2026-09-03). Publican Decreto Ley 133 que flexibiliza competencias de los actos no estatales de la economía. cubadebate.cu Estas y otras facilidades para el desarrollo de la gestión no estatal permitirán que puedan participar de manera más activa y efectiva en la transformación de un grupo de necesidades y problemas existentes, y aportar de forma sostenida a las prioridades económicas y sociales que urgen en el país.
(2026-09-03). No end to torture of Gaza doctor Abu Safia in Israeli prison: What to know. aljazeera.com Abu Safia, who has been under custody for nearly two years, continues to face abuse inside prison, his lawyer says.
(2026-09-03). Israel kills 3 in Gaza as far-right minister plans for Palestinian removals. aljazeera.com Israeli drone strike and gunfire kills and injures people across the Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'.
(2026-09-03). Israel ready to 'forcibly remove' Gaza population but awaiting US approval. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israel has plans ready to forcibly remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip but is waiting for the United States to figure out where to take them, the Defence Minister has boasted, reports The New Arab and news agencies. Forced displacement of civilians in occupied territory is considered a war crime under the…
(2026-09-03). Israel's Ben Gvir Unveils Plan To Remove All Palestinians From Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday unveiled a plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza's Palestinian population, which he and other Israeli ministers refer to as "voluntary migration," a day after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the removal of Palestinians was the only "real solution" for Gaza. Ben Gvir dubbed his …
(2026-09-03). Gazans Rebuild Their Homes Out Of Mud And Rubble. scheerpost.com Tareq S. Hajjaj, Mondoweiss. 'They destroy, we build.' As Israel continues to prevent the entry of reconstruction materials into Gaza, Palestinians rebuild their homes with salvaged rebar, recovered limestone, and clay. "This is the evidence of our love for our land," Fayez Abu Shamala tells Mondoweiss. Next to his destroyed home in Khan Younis, Fayez Abu …
(2026-09-03). What Is Greece's $3.5bn Israeli Arms Deal Actually About? moderndiplomacy.eu Athens spent $3.5 billion on Israeli missiles this week in the largest defence deal the two countries have ever signed. That this happened while three-quarters of Greeks oppose Israel's conduct in Gaza, and while every other European government is quietly distancing itself from Tel Aviv, tells you precisely how frightened Athens has become. The Achilles …
(2026-09-03). Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
(2026-09-03). Political and media establishment silent on US constitutional implications of Pentagon oil grab in Venezuela. wsws.org Four days after the Pentagon acquired an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil, not a single American politician or major publication has addressed what it means for civilian control of the military.
(2026-09-03). Venezuelan Oil and Trump's Imaginary $20 Trillion in Foreign Investment. orinocotribune.com 
By Dean Baker — Sep 1, 2026 | Donald Trump is not very good at running the economy, but he does have a great imagination about how he runs the economy. Trump continually boasts about the incredible amount of foreign investment coming into the country. It was $20 trillion last I heard, but it might be up to $30 or $40 trillion the next time Trump decides to boast about it. | This boast has absolutely nothing to do with reality. Contrary to what Trump says, there is no boom in auto factories or any other factories coming into the United States. Factory construction has actually plummeted since Trump came into…
(2026-09-03). Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism? aljazeera.com Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
(2026-09-03). Key Points of Press Conference Held by Delcy Rodríguez US Energy Secretary. orinocotribune.com A press conference on the energy agreement between Venezuela and the US was held at Miraflores Palace. | By Yuleidys Hernández Toledo — Sep 2, 2026 | More investment, job creation, and development are among the benefits that will flow from the energy agreement signed on Friday, August 28, between Venezuela and the United States. The details were presented on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 2, by president Delcy Rodríguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, following a meeting at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas and the signing of various agreements with international companies, including Chevron, EN…
(2026-09-03). Venezuela: Firman acuerdos energéticos con EE.UU. y petroleras. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez firmó este miércoles acuerdos energéticos con una delegación de EE.UU. encabezada por el secretario de Energía, Chris Wright, a pocos días de que se conociera el pacto petrolero con Washington. | ´Hoy es un día histórico en la transformación de Venezuela ª, afirmó Wright, quien sostuvo que el objetivo del mandatario de EE.UU., Donald Trump, es ´traer la paz, la libertad, la prosperidad al pueblo de Venezuela ª. | Desde el Palacio de Miraflores, sede ejecutiva ubicada en Caracas, Wright indicó que ´el catalizador pa…
(2026-09-03). Acting President of Venezuela: Energy Deal With US to Boost Employment, Wages, and Services. orinocotribune.com Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez has led the signing of agreements with the US empire's secretary of energy, Chris Wright, to promote joint hydrocarbon production projects between companies from several countries and the Venezuelan publicly owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), as well as to finalize details around the energy agreement reached by both governments on August 29. | Among the companies that signed the energy agreements this Wednesday, September 2, were the Italian ENI and the US empire-based Chevron, as well as Asper Energy, General Electric, and Primavera Infinita. | Speakin…
(2026-09-02). President Xi's Bishkek Time. ecns.cn From Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Kyrgyzstan ⚪ his first in seven years ⚪ and attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek.
(2026-09-03). Israeli snipers shoot at Palestinians in al-Mughayyir amid settler violence. thecanary.co 
On 2 September, two Palestinian teenagers have been shot dead by Israeli occupation snipers in al-Mughayyir, an isolated village in the occupied West Bank during a brutal settler attack. The killings occurred days after Israeli occupation forces (IOF) — protecting settlers — shot and injured four other residents of the village. Attempts were made to […] | By
(2026-09-03). Mainland sends birthday wishes to giant panda Yuan Yuan on hr 22nd birthday. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to giant panda Yuan Yuan, who turned 22 at Taipei Zoo.
(2026-09-03). Prominent Niger Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka, former correspondent for Radio France Internationale, February 12, 2007. | © 2007 Seyllou/AFP via Getty Images | Three days have passed since the prominent Nigerien journalist Moussa Kaka went missing, raising fears that he may have been forcibly disappeared.Kaka, director-general of Radio Télévision Saraounia and a former correspondent for Radio France Internationale, left his office in Niamey, the capital, at around 7 p.m. on August 31 to return home. Since then, his family and colleagues have been unable to obtain any information about his wherea…
(2026-09-03). Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country'. portside.org Trump Lies That Medicare for All Would Cost 'Entire Budget of the Whole Country' |
(2026-09-03). Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer's seat. aljazeera.com Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
(2026-09-03). Brazil's New Foreign Policy to Focus on BRICS, South-South Cooperation. infobrics.org Lula's government plan centres foreign policy on South-South cooperation, aiming to strengthen BRICS and Mercosur, deepen South American integration, and expand Brazil's political, economic, financial and technological autonomy…
(2026-09-03). Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US? aljazeera.com The Netherlands has $83.7bn worth of gold in domestic and foreign reserves.
(2026-09-03). 2026 Fall National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org ICE Mass Arrests, DNA Harvesting, Electric Shock Gloves, We Need to Fight Against It!
(2026-09-03). Ansar Allah Launches Major Attacks Targeting Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, launched significant strikes on Thursday targeting Saudi-backed forces inside Yemen. Yahya Saree, spokesman for the Ansar Allah-led Yemeni Armed Forces, said that drone attacks targeted "Saudi enemy gatherings and vehicles on several fronts" but didn't specify exactly where the operations were carried out. Saudi media reported that …
(2026-09-03). Break the isolation of the National Steel Car strike by turning to workers across North America! For workers' unity, not bogus USW "solidarity" wsws.org Either we seize control of our struggle, broadening it to unite workers across North America with the fight for workplace safety, better conditions and wage increases to make up for decades of givebacks, or the USW bureaucracy will sell us out, just as they did in 2023.
(2026-09-03). Where did we come from? How did we get here? mronline.org 
Humans are part of the 'animal kingdom'—and of nature in general — but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
(2026-09-02). Xi, Peng Liyuan visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Wednesday the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.
(2026-09-03). Class & Discussion On The Banning of Factions By Bolshevik Congress of 1921. indybay.org The DSA EB held a presentation and discussion on the banning of factions by the 10th Congress of the Party in 1921…
(2026-09-03). Saturday 12/5: Terpnami 2026. indybay.org RSVP for Details…
(2026-09-02). A Legendary Book and the Green Echoes of China's Porcelain Capital>. ecns.cn In 1637, Tiangong Kaiwu, an extraordinary book by Song Yingxing was published in Fenyi, Jiangxi Province. Known as "the encyclopaedia of Chinese craftsmanship in the 17th century", the book documented how the Chinese people use their craftsmanship to live and work in harmony with nature in three volumes, 18 chapters. Centuries have passed, and the generations-long legacy of Jingdezhen's porcelain industry stands as a living testament to the ecological wisdom embodied in Tiangong Kaiwu.
(2026-09-03). Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine. aljazeera.com Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.
(2026-09-03). Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Foreign weapons, military technology, fighters and logistical networks are helping sustain Sudan's conflict and expanding the warring parties' ability to strike distant civilian areas with drones, a U.N. fact-finding mission said on Thursday.Sudan's war, which erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million people and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
(2026-09-03). US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV. aljazeera.com Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
(2026-09-03). SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns. sanews.gov.za SACAA probes Springboks-All Blacks flypast after safety concerns | The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating Airlink's flypast over the DHL Stadium ahead of last weekend's international rugby fixture between the Springboks and the All Blacks. ⚪ The "Following various media discussions relating to the events of the past weekend, th…
(2026-09-03). Morocco's ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins. aljazeera.com Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
(2026-09-03). Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties. aljazeera.com New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.
(2026-09-02). China, Egypt welcome efforts to ease tension, promote dialogue in Middle East. ecns.cn China and Egypt welcome regional and international efforts to ease tension and promote dialogue in the Middle East, according to a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). AI Could Revolutionize Medicine, But Humans Must Be in Charge: Researcher Shreya Johri. democracynow.org 
As part of our ongoing series on artificial intelligence, we speak with researcher Shreya Johri, who says AI has the power to revolutionize the field of medicine, particularly in diagnosing patients. Johri is a postdoctoral fellow at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and completed her Ph.D. at Harvard Medical School in 2025. She discusses ways that new technology is improving patient care, but she says AI must be treated like an additional tool and not be given control over patient care. "Doctors have to be responsible, have to take the responsibility of this, until we are more confident we have frameworks d…
(2026-09-02). China conducts comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources said Thursday that it conducted a comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan Island.
(2026-09-03). Ten Films for a Labor Day Under New Management. scheerpost.com Alex Demyanenko Capital and Main While the Trump administration attacks workers' rights, here are some of the most influential films about labor from the last 50 years. In the climactic scene of Martin Ritt's 1979 drama Norma Rae, Sally Field's character climbs onto a cutting table in a textile mill, writes "UNION" in marker on a scrap …
(2026-09-03). After the Flames at Zawiya: Why Libya Needs More than Oil. moderndiplomacy.eu The drone strike that hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya refinery in August was more than a security incident. Zawiya is Libya's largest operating refining facility, and the National Oil Corporation warned that continued attacks could force operations to halt. In an economy still built almost entirely around hydrocarbons, a disruption at one major …
(2026-09-03). "No Fare Is Fair" – Transit Protest at SF City Hall. indybay.org The working class needs free transit – this would benefit all San Franciscans and tourists…
(2026-09-03). Autism support workers in Maryland on first-ever strike. peoplesworld.org 
ROCKVILLE, Md.—This summer, a group of 33 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in Rockville, Md., made a bold decision to go on strike after their employer, Verbal Beginnings, refused to negotiate a fair contract for over a year. These workers provide vital early intervention and special services for children on the autism spectrum. Represented by Teamsters …
(2026-09-02). Hong Kong holds ceremony to mark 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends an official ceremony to mark the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held at the Memorial Garden of Hong Kong City Hall on Sept. 3, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Internal paper shows Ireland supports Israel lobby. electronicintifada.net Dublin government enables weaponization of anti-Semitism.
(2026-09-02). Racing against time after mudslide strikes Gyirong in China's Xizang. ecns.cn On Sept. 2, 2026, Chinese rescuers pull out all the stops following a devastating mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-09-02). Vietnamese representative praises China's efforts to preserve temples in Qinghai. ecns.cn "As for heritage preservation in Qinghai, you have done an excellent job protecting traditional handicrafts and historical sites including temples," said Truong Cong Le Hoang, director of the China-Vietnam Service Center, in an exclusive interview recently.
(2003-09-26). Govt, JI agree to form technical committees to review petroleum levy. tribune.com.pk 
The government and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) have agreed to hold technical-level talks on reducing the petroleum levy and fuel prices, with both sides to form teams of experts to examine the issue and work out a feasible mechanism for providing relief to consumers. | The decision was announced at a press conference in Lahore on Thursday following a meeting between the JI leadership and a government delegation at Mansoorah. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and Punjab Minister Khawaja Salman Rafiq represented the government, while JI emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman…
(2026-09-03). Burnham hosts Macron: Bayeux Tapestry pageantry, a migrant crackdown and an escalation of war in Ukraine. wsws.org A Downing Street readout noted that the two "discussed next steps on establishing local assembly lines in Ukraine for the long-range missile, SCALP, which uses British technology."
(2026-09-03). Xi urges China, Egypt to jointly oppose unilateralism, acts of bullying. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Egypt to work together to oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying.
(2026-09-03). Are Trump's AI videos just memes or psychological warfare? aljazeera.com Trump's use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.
(2026-09-03). 2 weeks after deadly Brent Industries explosion in Toledo, Ohio families, residents demand answers. wsws.org No cause of the explosion has been determined that ripped through Brent Industries on August 18, killing Heladio Perez, 46, and Mary Allen, 64.
(2026-09-03). Here's All The Tech You Should Upgrade Sooner Rather Than Later. newsone.com 
Source: Narumon Bowonkitwanchai / Getty | American life has become incredibly expensive over the past few years. Whether it's food, gas, healthcare, or just basic goods, it feels like no matter where you turn, you're paying more for what you need. Perhaps no other industry has been impacted by drastic price increases than tech. So today I'm gonna break down why tech prices are increasing so significantly and what tech you should try to upgrade as soon as possible. | Why Are Prices Increasing? : | The proliferation of AI data centers has been nothing short of a net negative across the board. Beyond bein…
(2026-09-03). CNA SF Kaiser Nurses Protest AI, ICE, Palantir & Staffing Shortage Threatening Patients. indybay.org Kaiser nurses contract at Kaiser Norther California is expired on September 1 and they had rallies at over 25 hospitals including San Francisco. They talked about the staffing crisis and the use of AI to destroy nurse jobs. They also demanded the removal of the fascist company Palantir which is profiting from destroying jobs, ICE raids and concentration camps.
(2003-09-26). Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh resigns as Lahore High Court judge. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court (LHC) Judge Muhammad Raheel Kamran Sheikh on Thursday resigned as a judge, saying he wanted to pursue broader engagement with legal scholarship, policy research and comparative judicial practice. | In his resignation letter addressed to the president on September 3, Justice Muhammad Raheel Kamran Sheikh said he was tendering his resignation "from the office of Judge of the Lahore High Court, with immediate effect". | A copy of the resignation was also sent to the LHC registrar. | "It has been an honour and a privilege to have served in this office," he said. He said he had contributed to "the…
(2026-09-03). "Catastrophic Failure" : Postal Service Whistleblower Warns Mail-In Voting Rules Could Derail Election. democracynow.org 
An anonymous federal whistleblower has warned that the Trump administration's new system for handling mail ballots through the U.S. Postal Service is untested, fatally flawed and likely to lead to a "catastrophic failure" if it's implemented ahead of November's midterm elections. This follows President Trump's executive order in March directing his administration to create federal lists of citizens and to refuse delivery of mail-in ballots to people not on those lists. The legality of Trump's executive order is being challenged. | The new hurdles raised by the executive o…
(2026-09-03). Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal freezes municipal official pension following fraud investigation | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the freezing of a Greater Kokstad Local Municipality official's pension fund following his alleged involvement in a R5.2 million fraudulent information technology (IT) tender. | The Special Tribunal granted the order after an SIU investigation into the matter found that municipal IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye was the owner of an IT company, Obytech Solutions, which was awarded the tender. | "The SIU investigation found that Owusu-Boakye allegedly manipulated the procurement process…
(2026-09-03). US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers…
(2026-09-03). Arkansas Trooper Caught On Camera Punching Dragging Black Man By His Locs. newsone.com 
Source: KATVchannel7 / KATVchannel7 | Authorities in Blytheville, Arkansas, are investigating the brutal arrest of 24-year-old Tedrick Washington, who was dragged out of a vehicle by his dreadlocks at the hands of a state trooper. Washington was in the back seat of an SUV involved in a high-speed chase with officials before the incident happened. | What happened during the arrest of Tedrick Washington?: | Dashcam video of the arrest, released by the Arkansas State Police on Sept. 1, captured the intense moment. The footage shows officers chasing down a black SUV with Washington and three other men insi…
(2026-09-03). Fascism-Forward: Into the shadows with Hindu Nationalism. mronline.org 
Fascism-forward nationalism, held patriotic by Hindutva, portends the imaginary of India as a Hindu Nation. In its pursuit, a "deeper state" has been established whose malevolent operations polarise and religionise the body politic.
(2026-09-03). EU Partnership Talks with Bahrain Should Seek Activists' Release. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdulhadi al-Khawaja (left) and Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad. | © Bahrain Centre for human rights/Wikimedia and Private | For over 15 years, Danish human rights defender Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Swedish activist Mohamed Habib al-Muqdad have been languishing in Bahrain's prisons, as their governments and the European Union (EU) have failed to secure their release from unjust detention. As the EU launched negotiations for a "Strategic Partnership Agreement" with Bahrain in July, it should use them to ensure that al-Khawaja, al-Muqdad and others unjustly jailed can finally be free and reu…
(2026-09-03). South Africans urged to vaccinate pets, help prevent rabies. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to vaccinate pets, help prevent rabies | The Department of Agriculture has urged South Africans to play their part in preventing rabies. | Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp said responsible pet ownership, regular vaccination of dogs and cats, reporting suspected cases, and seeking immediate medical attention after possible exposure are critical to preventing rabies deaths. | Aucamp said rabies is one of the world's deadliest yet most preventable diseases, and "no one should lose their life to a disease we know how to prevent." | "Vaccinating dogs and cats, practising responsible pet ownersh…
(2026-09-03). Raymond Aron's Warning for Northeast Asia: Close the Window of Opportunity. moderndiplomacy.eu Raymond Aron died in 1983, long before China emerged as the US' principal strategic competitor, North Korea acquired nuclear weapons that could threaten the continental United States, and Russia developed its present military relationship with Pyongyang. Nonetheless, few twentieth-century thinkers are suited to understanding the strategic dilemma of today's United States, Japan, and South Korea. …
(2026-09-03). Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts. sanews.gov.za Government secures R5.6 billion to support service delivery efforts | The Government has secured a ‚Ǩ300 million concessional loan, equivalent to R5.6 billion, to support National Treasury's Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) programme, which will help metropolitan municipalities improve service delivery and upgrade ageing infrastructure. ⚪ The MTSR is designed to support the turnaround of the three essential trading services – electricity, water supply and sanitation, and solid waste management – in South Africa's eight metropolitan municipalities, which collectively serve over 22 million r…
(2026-09-03). Gov. Wes Moore Talks Afro Plus Fest, Maryland's Entertainment Aims And Economic Growth. newsone.com 
Source: Jamie Sabau / Getty | Afro Plus Fest, billed as the world's largest celebration of global Black music and culture, will take place in Maryland for the first time this Labor Day Weekend. With the festival now held in burgeoning Prince George's County, Gov. Wes Moore spoke with NewsOne about Maryland's aims to develop entertainment opportunities, economic growth, and how Marylanders could benefit. | Now in its second year, Afro Plus Fest has expanded from its one-day format to a full three days of performances, brand activations, vendors, and more entertainment options for all ages. The move from Washing…
(2026-09-03). Warum braucht die Merz-Regierung eine totale Dà§monisierung Russlands? strategic-culture.su Frage: Wie kà∂nnen zwei Nachrichten miteinander zusammenhà§ngen — die Schuldzuweisung an Russland fàºr den Vorfall in Leipzig und die bevorstehende Schlieàüung von vier VW-Werken?
| Auf den ersten Blick gibt es keinen Zusammenhang. Ich aber glaube, dass es einen gibt. Keine direkte Verbindung, aber eine indirekte — und die ist vorhanden: Je mehr in den Medien àºber das ‚Äûschreckliche Russland" und seine ‚Äûfurchtbaren Taten" berichtet wird, desto weniger Sendezeit bleibt im Fernsehen fàºr Nachrichten àºber Volkswagen. Und à&or…
(2026-09-03). Can Trump Bring Impeachment Back from the Dead? davidswanson.org Can the man who's brought back measles, fascism, and royal ballrooms raise impeachment from the grave? No, of course not. He can hardly raise himself from a chair. But with his help, the rest of us might be able to do it. When the House Judiciary Committee passed articles of impeachment against Nixon, it carefully …
(2026-09-03). Xi meets Egyptian president in state visit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
(2026-09-03). When Iceland said no to Brussels. strategic-culture.su By Âris ERLINGSDàìTTIR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Icelanders were offered a chair at the negotiating table. They looked at…
(2026-09-03). Renewable Energy Strategies for an Integrated ASEAN Electricity Market. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The search for an integrated ASEAN electricity market reflects the quest for creating a regional power system that would satisfy increasing electricity demands, protect the region from exposure to fossil fuels, and speed up renewable energy deployment. As electricity demand in the ASEAN region is expected to grow by about 60 …
(2026-09-03). Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says further resignations from Cabinet are imminent, as Prime Minister Matthew Wale gears up to fight a no-confidence motion. The motion of no confidence is expected to be tabled on Monday, September 7. Lilo — who shares a political party with…
(2026-09-03). Ceuta Crisis Explodes: Why Pedro Sánchez Is Under Growing Pressure. thinktank.pk Spain's political crisis over Ceuta has moved far beyond a migration emergency. What began with the mass arrival of migrants from Morocco has evolved into a wider confrontation over border security, Spain-Morocco relations, government transparency and the political future of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Sánchez appeared before Spain's Congress on September 3 to defend his …
(2026-09-03). SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan. sanews.gov.za SAPS confirms dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of Major General Feroz Khan in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations. ⚪ "Major General Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of Regulation 9(7)(b) of the SAPS Discipline Regulations, following his failure to appear before the designated senior officer responsible for dealing with the expeditious disciplinary process," the SAPS said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ This was as the SAPS reiterated its commitment to accountability, discipline and professional conduct within…
(2026-09-03). Saudi oil exports hit nine-year low as tanker attacks threaten recovery. al-monitor.com The country's oil exports were around 3 million barrels per day in August.
(2026-09-03). UNICEF Report Underscores Rising Rates of Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse Targeting Children. nationofchange.org 
UNICEF finds that approximately 1 in 5 of all children surveyed reported facing tech-facilitated sexual abuse.
(2026-09-03). Trump's DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor's "Strongest Possible" Objections. nationofchange.org 
A prosecutor planned to file civil rights charges — similar to those brought against the officers who killed George Floyd — against an ICE agent. In an email we exclusively obtained, he reveals that Trump officials quashed those plans.
(2026-09-03). Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
(2026-09-02). How China mounts multi-pronged rescue after deadly mudslide. ecns.cn China has sent more than 2,300 emergency personnel into a multipronged rescue mission at the mudslide-devastated port.
(2026-09-03). Spain migrant boat tragedy: 83 feared dead after vessel sinks near Canary Islands. ptcnews.tv Spain migrant boat tragedy: More than 80 migrants are feared dead after a boat carrying people from West Africa met with an accident in the Atlantic Ocean near Spain's Canary Islands, in what is being described as another deadly crossing on one of Europe's most dangerous migration routes.Helena Maleno, founder of migrant rights group Walking Borders, said 83 persons had died in the incident. Her account included three women and a child. However, Spanish authorities have so far confirmed five deaths, meaning the final toll could change as search and rescue operations continue and more information becomes availabl…
(2026-09-03). Minnesota Truth Council opens hearings into federal immigration raids. nationofchange.org 
A 15-member panel created by executive order is gathering testimony on two ICE operations that ran through the state over the winter.
(2026-09-03). US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size. aljazeera.com Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
(2026-09-03). Minneapolis shooting kills at least two, leaves three officers among wounded. geo.tv Police respond to a shooting authorities said involved multiple victims in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 2, 2026 in a still image from aerial video. — ReutersPolice say two injured cops are expected to survive.Say one officer was shot in leg, another underwent…
(2026-09-03). World Humanitarian Day: Remarks by Yasmine Praz, Director of Operations, ICRC. icrc.org MSF-HUG event — 19 August 2026…
(2026-09-03). House approves anti-socialist red-baiting resolution. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—It is normal in the leadup to elections for lawmakers to put up for vote a variety of so-called "messaging bills," allowing them to stake out positions on issues in the public eye. As the midterm elections rapidly approach, the GOP finds itself in trouble on the messaging front because it has done nothing to …
(2026-09-03). Canadian PM Carney is selling global investors a $116bn war bank. thecanary.co 
As part of an ongoing campaign to unmask the real-world risks behind Canadian prime minister Mark Carney's upcoming Canada Investment Summit, The Many vs. The Money Coalition releases its latest dossier exposing the government's push to transform Canada into a global hub for war financing and weapons manufacturing. Canada's war bank In glossy investor decks, […] | By
(2026-09-03). What's Left of The New School? scheerpost.com Jeremy Varon Dissent The New School's workforce cuts, executive power grabs, and assault on tenure show how authoritarian management is spreading far beyond Washington. It has been tough times for the New School. New York City's iconic progressive university was founded in 1919 by faculty protesting the censorship of speech criticizing the First World War …
(2026-09-03). EPA approves forever chemical herbicide its own review calls a likely carcinogen. nationofchange.org 
Three advocacy groups are suing to block the pesticide, arguing it also threatens four endangered fish species.
(2026-09-03). Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Russian Black Sea Resort Town Of Sochi For The First Time. twz.com 
Ukraine carried out one of its farthest This marks the first known USV attack on this city that Russian President Vladimir Putin ofte…
(2026-09-03). US strike on Iranian wedding kills at least four, drawing war crime accusation. nationofchange.org 
Iran's Red Crescent has asked the International Criminal Court to investigate, as both sides accuse each other of violating a June ceasefire.
(2026-09-03). Organizing success: DreamWorks remote workers ratify first union agreement. peoplesworld.org 
BURBANK, Calif.—DreamWorks remote workers ended 2025 with a vote to unionize, and months later, on Aug. 21, they have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The organizing victory saw 97% of participants voting in favor of the contract. Of the 108 eligible voters, 90 cast ballots, representing an impressive 83.3% voter turnout. The Animation …
(2026-09-03). Turkey mulls joining Eurasian bloc, nuclear cooperation with Moscow, balancing between NATO, Russia and China. infobrics.org Ankara is deepening nuclear ties with Russia, and considering full SCO membership – while remaining a NATO member. Erdogan's multi-alignment strategy also includes an expanding Turkic agenda. The result is a delicate geopolitical balancing act between the West, Eurasia and Turkey's own regional ambitions.
(2026-09-03). Ningxia exports over 3,300 live cattle to Uzbekistan in 2026. ecns.cn Ningxia has expanded exports of high-quality live cattle to Uzbekistan amid growing economic and trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, according to Yinchuan Customs on Tuesday.
(2026-09-03). Federal Judge Blocks Trump EPA's Efforts to Attack Clean Air Waivers. commondreams.org Yesterday, a federal judge granted California a
(2026-09-02). Vessels prohibited from entering Yellow Sea from Sept. 5 to 8 due to military drills. ecns.cn Vessels are banned from entering parts of the Yellow Sea between 8 a.m. on Sept. 5 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 8, as military exercises will be conducted there, according to the China Maritime Safety Administration on Thursday.
(2026-09-03). Want to save NATO? Ask its members to do less. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer the Pentagon handed NATO members a
(2026-09-03). Open Arms reaffirms commitment to Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital. radiohc.cu The Juan Manuel Márquez University Pediatric Hospital in Havana was the site of a moving day of gratitude for the second visit from the Spanish non-governmental organization Open Arms. Aboard the sailboat Astral, they delivered another donation of medical supplies, milk, and medicines, adding to the solidarity shown by Mexican civil society. | Araís Consuegra, the hospital's director, expressed the deep gratitude of the medical staff and emphasized the impact of the previous aid during critical moments in maintaining ventilation for patients who required it. | The previous donation, which included solar panels, p…
(2026-09-03). NYC's AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say. aljazeera.com The ban will last for one year and affect 600,000 students.
(2026-09-03). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-03). Exclusive access as the search for Nepal's tunnel workers intensifies. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
(2026-09-03). Eto'o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino. aljazeera.com Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
(2026-09-03). German government provokes escalation of Ukraine war. wsws.org The German government's accusation that Russia carried out a failed terrorist attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4 is a political provocation that was organized on—of all days—the 87th anniversary of the beginning of World War II.
(2026-09-03). US universities get millions to do military research for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org See an insect crawling in the corner of the room? It might be a surveillance robot, thanks to research at Carnegie Mellon University to develop
(2026-09-02). President Xi leaves Cairo after paying state visit to Egypt. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Cairo on Wednesday after paying a state visit to Egypt.
(2026-09-03). Tourists visit Grand Egyptian Museum. ecns.cn Tourists visited the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, on August 31, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Greek seasonal firefighters march for permanent jobs as deadly wildfires continue across the country; protests in Baghdad, Iraq demanding public sector jobs; nurses in Kenya continue national strike over pay and conditions…
(2026-09-03). Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims. aljazeera.com Families in Nepal are performing symbolic funerals for loved ones still missing a week after the devastating floods.
(2026-09-03). Former campaign chair: Trump 'cares about Trump the most'. aljazeera.com Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
(2026-09-03). Legendary Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to retire from international football. aljazeera.com The 40-year-old scored 73 goals in 151 appearances, making him Bosnia's most-capped ‚Äåplayer and all-time leading scorer.
(2026-09-03). FII10 Riyadh to Bring Together Global Leaders in Investment, Finance and Technology. thinktank.pk The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced a distinguished lineup of global leaders from finance, investment, technology, energy and business who will participate in the 10th edition of the Future Investment Initiative Conference (FII10). FII10 Week will take place in Riyadh from October 26 to October 29, 2026, bringing together influential investors, business executives, technology …
(2026-09-03). Powerful storm hits Canada's Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands. aljazeera.com Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
(2026-09-03). Federal Judge Predictably Blocks Trump's Executive Order Limiting Birthright Citizenship [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | At this point, when President Donald Trump signs any executive order that aims to legalize a clear violation of the U.S. Constitution, we should all start taking bets on how long it will be before a federal judge tells him he can't do that. | Last month, when Trump
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/26: SF World NAKED Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF Edition. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street…
(2026-09-03). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy conditions | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape on Friday. | This is due to a cut-off low-pressure system expected to develop on Thursday over the western interior, resulting in a significant change in weather conditions across several provinces. | Earlier this week, SAWS warned that cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Thursday into Friday. | "Very co…
(2026-09-03). Australian novelist, photographers and a human rights activist demand immediate release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "History is littered with a plethora of men who start homicidal wars. In far fewer numbers, history is peppered with courageous men who stand up to the behemoth of war and say 'No!' Bogdan Syrotiuk is such a man."
(2026-09-03). Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts. aljazeera.com Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and political opportunities.
(2026-09-02). People from all walks of life pay tribute to martyrs in Yichang. ecns.cn A commemorative event marking the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is held in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province on Sept. 3, 2026.
(2026-09-03). Iranians under pressure since start of war. al-monitor.com A Persian restaurant in Kuwait has removed any mention of Iran from its name, a sign of the pressure the Iranian community in the Gulf country has faced since the Middle East war erupted. | Following weeks of calm, Iran resumed strikes on Kuwait as the Islamic republic and the United States returned to open conflict in a war that has rattled the region and the global economy.
(2026-09-03). Indigenous plants offer Ghanaians an alternative to costly Western medicine. globalvoices.org People in rural Ghana rely on traditional plant knowledge for three reasons: Accessibility, cost, and familiarityOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' August 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-03). Alexander Bahar, other historians of fascism and Ukrainian nationalism, join call to free Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Among those denouncing the sentencing is the German scholar Alexander Bahar, co-author of The Reichstag Fire – How History is Created.
(2026-09-03). Monday 9/7: Labor Day March with us past Billionaire Owned Companies. indybay.org Meet up at 260 Homer Ave in downtown Palo Alto at 2: 30pm | March ends with brief rally at 3: 15pm at Palantir 100 Hamilton Ave.
(2026-09-03). Saturday 9/12: November 2026 Election Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-09-03). Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports. sanews.gov.za Exporters urged to make use of Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports | The publication of the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports, enabling South African exporters to collaborate in pursuing international markets, will not benefit them unless they make full use of the regulation. ⚪ This is according to the Director of Export Development and Support at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Kwanele Mkhwanazi, who addressed a webinar on the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports co-hosted by the dtic and the Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) on Monday. ⚪ The Block E…
(2026-09-03). UK Government Commits To Boom Refueling For RAF Tankers. twz.com 
(2026-09-03). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-03). Belgium will not support seizure of Russian assets — defense minister. infobrics.org European countries continue to seek to use Russian funds to finance Ukraine, but Belgium opposes this.
(2026-09-03). UEFA opens disciplinary case against Fenerbahce's Guendouzi and Greenwood. aljazeera.com Guendouzi and Greenwood made provocative gestures towards the Lyon ‚Äåsupporters after their Champions League playoff.
(2026-09-03). Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. aljazeera.com The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
(2026-09-03). Israel pushes ahead with plan to split West Bank before election. electronicintifada.net Settler violence is driving Palestinians out of their homes.
(2026-09-03). Wednesday 10/7: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-09-03). Child care coalition steps up to run in Corvallis, Oregon. peoplesworld.org 
CORVALLIS, Ore.— A coalition of city council candidates has stepped forward in Corvallis, Oregon, seeking to increase the availability of affordable and accessible child care in the city. The group includes candidates in six of Corvallis' nine wards, potentially creating a majority on the city council to spearhead a policy addressing child care should they …
(2026-09-03). Why betting on interference is a strategic miscalculation. strategic-culture.su At a time that calls for channels to ease tensions, the West chooses to escalate them. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Dangerous int…
(2026-09-03). Hey Americans! Escape Debt By Going To War With Iran! caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, war pundits have begun suggesting that the US could recruit sufficient troops for a ground invasion of Iran by offering young Americans debt forgiveness in exchange for enlisting. | I guess it was only a matter of time. | In an article titled " "Recruitment numbers are running below what…
(2026-09-03). Zack Polanski confirms he'll run in by-election to replace Starmer. thecanary.co 
On 1 September, Keir Starmer announced that he would be stepping down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Following the announcement, there was speculation as to who the Green Party would stand as its candidate. Now, Greens leader Zack Polanski has confirmed he will be running to replace Starmer: Labour stands up for […] | By
(2026-09-03). Friday 9/25: East Bay Screening Of "When ICE Melts" On Lessons Of Minneapolis Struggle. indybay.org DSA Office – 1610 Harrison St Suite D, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2026-09-03). British 'terror' police launch dawn raids on peaceful activists' homes. thecanary.co 
Britain's police state has struck another low after targeting peaceful activists for dawn raids and arrests under 'terrorism' suspicions. Police are seen on door-cams arriving to arrest or notify 'terror suspects'. DAWN RAIDS Dozens of peaceful activists are having their homes raided by counter-terrorism police for campaigning to lift the ban on Palestine Action. Police […] | By
(2026-09-03). Struggling Families Like Mine Are Waiting on a Bomb to Go Off. otherwords.org My mom worked harder than anyone I know. She wanted a good life for us. It was a hard life — I remember the Christmas she had to pawn our gifts to pay the light bill — but she made it special for us. | Now I have two kids of my own, and I want them to have every opportunity that other children have. | The landscape is tough out there. Like many Americans, I can't afford childcare, and finding work that accommodates my need to care for my young children is hard. With inflation, the little income I have doesn't go nearly as far as it used to. | I'm grateful to have assistance with food, housing, and hea…
(2026-09-03). Labor Day in Philly: Pickleball outside City Hall, Lily Allen at the Mann and First Friday gallery hopping in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Labor Day weekend arrives with a full slate of activities ranging from neighborhood streets to concert stages. Things start Thursday with the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll and the opening of the three-day Ikebana Exhibition at Shofuso. Friday and Saturday lean into that early-fall rhythm with gallery nights, outdoor festivals and the Fringe Fest preview, while "This Should Never Be a Musical: An Improvised Reality Show" turns audience suggestions into an actual performance. | A strong concert lineup proves that Philly fans enjoy diverse genres of music, from soul to pop. The Dell Music Center's final concert thi…
(2026-09-03). Iceland votes against even talking about joining the EU. thecanary.co 
On 30 August, voters in Iceland voted against the resumption of the country's suspended EU membership talks. The 52.8 — 47.2% result came from a massive 82.5% turnout, higher than at any Icelandic election since 2009. The vote comes as a blow to an EU establishment hoping for an easy win that would shore up […] | By
(2026-09-03). Sanders, Casar‚ÄØIntroduce Legislation to‚ÄØBan Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) today announced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, forthcoming legislation to stop AI oligarchs from building machines humans cannot control.The Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act would permanently ban the development and deployment of superintelligent AI and temporarily pause advanced AI development until a federal regulator has established safety rules. It would also direct the U.S. to pursue international agreements to prevent superintelligence from being developed anywhere in the world."Nearly every day, there is a frightening new story abo…
(2026-09-03). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12: 29 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-09-03). Oddly, The Cleveland Browns Signify The End Of The Plight Of Black NFL Quarterbacks [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: | One is unproven. The other is hated by his own fanbase. However, both of them are gainfully employed. To understand just how far Black quarterbacks have come in the NFL, pay attention to Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland. | The Browns have a quarterback problem this season, as usual. According to a recent
(2026-09-03). Victims sue South African government over 1960 Sharpeville massacre. aljazeera.com Victims sue South African governed over 1960 Sharpeville massacre…
(2026-09-03). Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down. aljazeera.com Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
(2026-09-02). Group cited in UK's Guardian report on China's mudslide relief has U.S. financial backing. ecns.cn A Sri Lankan-born journalist and author based in Hong Kong has highlighted the U.S. government connections of a self-described Tibetan advocacy group, cited in a Guardian report alleging that China underreported casualties from a recent flood disaster.
(2026-09-03). Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon & Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92. democracynow.org 
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92. According to her Instagram page, she died Wednesday "at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her." Steinem was a tireless advocate for the social, economic and political advancement of women. Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine, the first major publication to be owned, run and written by women. She also helped found the National Women's Political Caucus with a group of women including Shirley Chisholm, Betty Friedan and Fannie Lou Hamer. Before becoming a feminist icon, she served as director of the Independent Re…
(2026-09-03). 55 wetland bird species breed in Shangri-La's Napa Lake. ecns.cn Napa Lake in Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, has become an important habitat for wetland birds, with 55 species and more than 2,000 birds breeding there this summer, according to local conservation authorities.
(2026-09-03). Restore at war as Rupert Lowe spurns the ethnonationalists. thecanary.co 
Restore Britain is a party that exists because Reform UK wasn't racist enough. The problem these parties have is that they rely on constantly pushing the envelope. Eventually, though, they reach a point at which the top brass decide they've gone as far as they're comfortable with. Now, the far-right party has reached that point: […] | By
(2026-09-03). China prepares third batch of emergency aid for Nepal. ecns.cn China is preparing a third batch of emergency aid for Nepal after the mudslide disaster on Aug. 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-03). Germany's capital is being transformed into a centre for arms production—and workers must pay the bill. wsws.org While hospitals and schools are falling into disrepair, 600 million euros are being cut from public transport, rents are skyrocketing, and social infrastructure is collapsing, billions are being poured into rearmament.
(2026-09-03). Putin's new drone hunter ready to take on NATO? Russia flexes Bison drone killer system in Egypt. hindustantimes.com Russia is set to showcase its new Bison counter-drone system overseas for the first time at the Egypt International Airshow 2026. Developed to detect, track and destroy small, low-flying drones, Bison combines radar, electro-optical sensors and four 7.62mm machine guns for close-range defence. The system comes as Russia expands its counter-drone and robotic warfare capabilities amid rising NATO tensions.
(2026-09-03). Union, greens hit Trump Yosemite deal with developer. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Not content with literally gilding Washington, D.C.'s monuments, President Donald Trump has angered a federal workers union, environmental groups and California by planning a land giveaway from iconic Yosemite National Park to developer Jeff Poli, who wants to build a private one-mile access road to his lodge and rental cabins outside it. Outrage from National …
(2026-09-03). UNEP: World will Exceed 1.5 ∫ C., Bringing Catastrophes and Unknowable Risks. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The UN Environmental Programme has issued a new
(2026-09-03). Tunisia's top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists. aljazeera.com Critics claim Tunisia's judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.
(2026-09-03). OpenAI's Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity. aljazeera.com 'A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.'
(2026-09-03). After gun found in lake, French police probe link to 2012 Iraqi family murder. al-monitor.com A recently discovered Luger pistol may have been used in the mysterious 2012 killing of the al-Hilli family near the Alpine town of Chevaline in eastern France.
(2026-09-03). PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge. al-monitor.com MADRID, Sept 3 (Reuters) – Spain has found no evidence to conclude that July's deadly border rush from Morocco into its enclave of Ceuta was orchestrated by Moroccan authorities, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday,countering allegations in a Spanish police report.Speaking in parliament, Sanchez responded to claims in the report that emerged this week suggesting the entry of over 70,000 people into Ceuta was not a spontaneous migration but a planned effort to overwhelm border controls.
(2026-09-03). Muslim Americans Organize Amid Spike in Islamophobia. juancole.com By | Originally published in ( Zohran Mamdani was elected the first Muslim mayor of New York City in 2025. This year, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic p…
(2026-09-03). Drop The Charges! ICE, The Fascist Occupation Of Minneapolis, Labor & The Minneapolis 15. indybay.org The ICE fascist occupation of Minneapolis led to a mass mobilization of workers and the community against the attack. Cal an IBEW electrician talks about how this happened and how labor and the community organized as well as the felony indictments facing some of the organizers.
(2026-09-03). Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football's free agents? aljazeera.com Ex-Real Madrid and Manchester United stars, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho among post-deadline free agents.
(2026-09-03). Canadian nationalism rises as US threatens sovereignty. infobrics.org US pressure pushes Canada to seek new alliances.
(2026-09-03). Il caso Fedorov: anatomia di una frattura del potere ucraino. strategic-culture.su Lo scontro con Zelensky è la prima scaramuccia visibile di questa transizione. Non sarà l'ultima. | Segue nostro Qualcosa sta andando storto? | Il 15 luglio 2026 Volodymyr Zelensky rimuove il proprio ministro della Difesa. àà un gesto che, sulla carta, non dovrebbe sorprendere nessuno: i governi in guerra cambiano ministri, i rimpasti sono la fisiologia del potere esecutivo, e la Difesa ucraina è passata attraverso più di una deca…
(2026-09-03). The long con of John Roberts. mronline.org 
As a young attorney in the Reagan Administration, he aimed to destroy the Voting Rights Act and undermine democracy. Now the Chief Justice has finished the job.
(2026-09-03). Could El Niño Become the Strongest Ever Recorded? WMO Warns of Extreme Weather. moderndiplomacy.eu The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to intensify through 2027 and could become the strongest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The WMO says there is a near 100% probability that El Niño will persist through February 2027, driven by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. El Niño Could Reach Unprecedented Strength WMO …
(2026-09-03). Rare trio of cyclones churns across Pacific as powerful El Nino fuels storm activity. geo.tv This handout satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /GOES shows Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina over the Pacific Ocean on September 2, 2026, at 15: 30 UTC. — AFPThree cyclones are churning across the…
(2026-09-03). Thursday 9/3: Vigil for Pierre: ICE Out. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | Castro Street & El Camino Real | Mountain View, CA 94040…