independent.co.uk (2025-09-04). Was Trump's Venezuelan boat attack a 'war crime'? Experts say extrajudicial killings violate international lawLegal experts and former national security officials have disputed the president's legal authority to launch extrajudicial killings against suspected drug traffickers, raising consequential questions on both the administration's growing conflict with Venezuela, and the president's anti-immigration agenda. | | "There is zero evidence of self-defense here. Looks like a massacre of civilians at sea," according to Adam Isacson, director for defense oversight at research and advocacy group, Washington Office on Latin America. "Even if they had drugs aboard, that's not a capital offense."Comment: Unbelievable. Trump has become an unappointed and unelected world dictator, judge, jury, and executioner. The US President is sinking into extreme chaotic behavior…
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"Gaza fuels our moral clarity, our political will, and our sense of responsibility to act with integrity, with vigilance, and with organized discipline."
(2025-09-04). The mothers of Gaza: war defeats the spirit before the body. thecanary.co In Gaza, where Israel's genocide has been raging for years, women and mothers are not only exposed to the dangers of bombing and hunger, but also to enormous psychological pressure that leaves a deep mark on their lives and those of their families. Children who witness destruction and death around them, and women who have […] | By
(2025-09-04). Manufactured Famines in Gaza Began Almost Two Decades Ago, So Why Haven't They Been Halted? moderndiplomacy.eu On Friday, August 22, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the global famine watchdog, declared widespread famine in Gaza. The IPC is regarded as the international gold standard in nutritional crises. As international media was quick to point out, the declaration meant that a quarter of all Palestinians in Gaza are starving — more …
(2025-09-04). Storms and likely-Israeli drones stalk Gaza flotilla but fail to prevent arrival in Tunis to join up with more boats. skwawkbox.org 
Bad weather and Zionist attempts to stalk and intimidate Global Sumud Flotilla fail to halt voyage The vessels and volunteers of the humanitarian convoy Global Sumud Flotilla, en route from more than forty countries in an attempt to break Israel's criminal starvation blockade of Gaza, have begun arriving in Tunisia where they will rendezvous with …
(2025-09-04). Israel's use of booby-trapped robots is a clear war crime, Gaza government tells the Canary. thecanary.co The director general of the Gaza Government Media Office, Ismail al-Thawabta, confirmed to the Canary that Israeli occupation forces have resorted to using explosive robots as a tool for remote killing and destruction, in a serious violation of international humanitarian law. It follows our revelations on 2 September over Israel's use of them in Gaza […] | By
(2025-09-04). EXPOSED: far-right Israeli mercenary group operating with impunity in Gaza. thecanary.co On Wednesday 3 September, the Hebrew newspaper Haaretz revealed the existence of an irregular Israeli group called "Uriah," comprising settlers from the West Bank, which has been demolishing Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip for about a year, under limited supervision by the Israeli army. The newspaper explained that the group sends soldiers into tunnels […] | By
(2025-09-04). Labour purges Black and brown councillors over Palestine support, but leaves white ones in place. thecanary.co 
A former Labour Party member in Brent, London, has revealed a controversial purge of Black and brown councillors over their opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza. White councillors who've expressed solidarity with Palestine, however, remain in place. As Wembley Matters revealed on 3 September: Labour's Ruling Body (National Executive Committee) have imposed all Labour council […] | By
(2025-09-04). Hugh Bonneville goes guerilla with Gaza message on Downton red carpet. thecanary.co 
ITV reported Helen Keenan got more than she asked for (literally) on the red carpet for Downton Abbey's new film. Hugh Bonneville, who plays family patriarch Lord Grantham on the show, used the opportunity to talk about Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. X (Twitter) user Lorna_TVeditor went viral with a clip: Hugh Bonneville took advantage […] | By
(2025-09-04). Britain's reckoning: Corbyn's Gaza Tribunal is underway. thecanary.co An independent tribunal into British collusion in Israel's genocide in Gaza begins today. Convened by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, the Gaza Tribunal will hear from esteemed legal experts, survivors and medics. You can watch live here. Among these will be certified legend and UN rapporteur on Gaza Francesca Albanese. On the tribunal's website, Corbyn […] | By
(2025-09-04). Heartbreaking stories of increasing Islamophobia are just the tip of the iceberg. thecanary.co Islamophobia in Britain is at record levels. Across the country, there has long been a growing problem with this type of hatred, which a 14-year-long Tory government and intensifying media propaganda campaign only worsened. There have been more and more heartbreaking stories of abuse since establishment forces rallied to support Israel's genocide in Gaza from […] | By
(2025-09-04). This Obscure UN Mechanism Could Spur Concrete Action for Gaza Despite US Veto. truthout.org The Trump administration is facing growing criticism for suspending visas for Palestinian passport holders, including for Palestinian officials set to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly this month. When the U.S. denied a visa to Yasser Arafat to address the U.N. in 1988, the General Assembly was moved to Geneva — the U.N. faces similar calls now. The move by the U.S. is "an indication of the… |
(2025-09-04). Democracy Now! 2025-09-04 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 04, 2025; "Courage Is Contagious": Survivors Demand Epstein Files Release as More Women Come Forward; "Morally Right": Ro Khanna on Epstein Files Transparency Act, Arms Embargo on Israel; "Uniting for Peace": How U.N. Could Override U.S. Veto, Send Peacekeepers to Gaza, Block Arms & More | Headlines for September 04, 2025; "Courage Is Contagious": Survivors Demand Epstein Files Release as More Women Come Forward; "Morally Right": Ro Khanna on Epstein Files Transparency Act, Arms Embargo on Israel; "Uniting for Peace": Ho…
(2025-09-04). Gaza Mental Health Professionals Warn of Urgent, Widespread Trauma Crisis. truthout.org Recently, I was running down the street, carrying food for my friend in northern Gaza, with a tank speeding behind me like a predatory beast. The ground trembled under the weight of its treads, and my breath quickened in a race I could never win. My legs began to give out, the terror heavier than my ability to keep going. I felt myself surrendering to what I thought was my inevitable fate … |
(2025-09-04). Cancer Is Another Weapon in Israel's Ever-Increasing Arsenal. truthout.org A week after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, a large explosion incinerated a parking lot near the busy Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, killing more than 470 people. It was a horrifying, chaotic scene. Burnt clothing was strewn about, scorched vehicles piled atop one another, and charred buildings surrounded the impact zone. Israel claimed the blast was caused by an errant rocket fired by… |
(2025-09-04). Israeli Forces Only Identify 1 in 4 Palestinians They're Imprisoning as Fighters. truthout.org Israel only identifies roughly a quarter of the thousands of Palestinians from Gaza it's imprisoning under its combatant law as combatants, a new report of internal military documentation reveals. According to an investigation released Thursday, Israel only identified 1,450 of 6,000 Palestinians in detention under its combatant law as combatants. This means that, even under Israel's… |
(2025-09-04). Gaza's Looming Cancer Epidemic. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Joshua Frank, A week after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, a large explosion incinerated a parking lot near the busy Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, killing more than 470 people. It was…
(2025-09-04). Tomgram: Joshua Frank, Will Cancer Prove to be Another Weapon in Israel's War in Gaza? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, can you believe it? Only a couple of weeks after Israeli forces targeted and killed four Al Jazeera journalists in a tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, it happened again. This time, at least five journalists, …
(2025-09-04). Sunday 9/28: Film: GAZA: Doctors Under Attack & Dialogue with Dr. Mohammad Subeh. indybay.org Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center | 17000 Monterey Road | Morgan Hill, CA 95037…
(2025-09-04). Update from the Red Cross Field Hospital, Rafah: 15-Month Operational Summary. icrc.org Rafah, Gaza Strip – 9 May 2024 to 31 July 2025…
(2025-09-04). Sunday 9/7: JVP Health Advisory Council Webinar: Fast and Slow Genocide: Gaza and the West Bank. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/uf-w-kLATm-9Psi……
(2025-09-04). On SF Labor Day 2025 Support for General Strike for Palestine & Against Fascist Government. indybay.org On Labor Day 2025 in San Francisco, workers and trade unionists spoke out against the genocide in Gaza and supported a general strike against the US supported Israeli genocide and the rise of facism and attacks on immigrants, trade unions and the working class.
(2025-09-04). Chris Hedges: Gaza Fake War Reporting. consortiumnews.com The barrage of Israeli lies amplified and given credibility by the Western press violates a fundamental tenet of journalism, the duty to transmit the truth to the viewer or reader. By Chris Hedges ScheerPost There are two types of war correspondents….
(2025-09-04). Aid airdrops over Gaza suspended: Jordanian official. newarab.com 
An official at a Jordanian government-affiliated charity said on Wednesday that Several foreign countries had joined operations coordinated by the Jordanian military since late July to The airdrops, which aid groups have said were insufficient…
(2025-09-04). Expelled Gazans defiant as al-Rashid Street turns into tent city. newarab.com 
For decades, al-Rashid Street was never just a Today, the same road has been transformed into Gaza's largest displacement camp, a bleak stretch of tents erected by Palestinians refusing to abandon their city even as Israeli forces intensify bombard…
(2025-09-04). 'Gaza Tribunal' opens in London to probe UK's role in Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-09-04). Israel says expecting one million Gazans to flee new offensive. newarab.com 
Israel estimates that its In Jerusalem, meanwhile, hundreds of Israeli protestors took to the streets to Israel's military has been building up its forces for the planned operation to seize Gaza City, the…
(2025-09-04). Israel threatens to raze Gaza City if Hamas does not surrender. newarab.com 
(2025-09-04). Pope Leo raises 'tragic situation in Gaza' in Herzog meeting. newarab.com 
Pope Leo discussed the "tragic situation in Gaza" during a meeting on Thursday with The pontiff also called for the release of
(2025-09-04). Israel's Manpower Crisis Worsened by 'Crisis of Faith' Ahead of Gaza City Assault. orinocotribune.com Hundreds of reservists have signed a letter to the government calling the occupation plan 'illegal' and vowing not to show up for duty | Israel's call-up of tens of thousands of army reservists, which was sent out last month, came into effect on 2 September as soldiers were expected to show up for duty ahead of the planned assault to seize and occupy Gaza City. | The majority of the reservists have already served hundreds of days since Israel began its genocidal campaign against Gaza. They are now obligated to serve three additional months, and potentially a fourth depending on how the operation goes. However, th…
(2025-09-04). Tuesday 9/9: Gaza and the Democratic Party: What's Next for Organizing Against Genocide? indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/46jnLeG…
(2025-09-04). 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' receives 23-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival premiere. skwawkbox.org 
The Voice of Hind Rajab, the new film about the 5yo Palestinian girl murdered with her family in their car by an Israeli tank in Gaza, was given a 23-minute standing ovation by its audience of over a thousand people after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. The audience included actors Joaquin …
(2025-09-04). Video: Israel 'preparing harsh crackdown and 'severe conditions' for Gaza humanitarian flotilla volunteers. skwawkbox.org 
Flotilla organisers appeal for concerted action to force UN and governments to intervene against criminal occupation Organisers of the huge Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) of volunteer humanitarian vessels en route to Gaza have received reports that Israel is "preparing a harsh crackdown on the flotilla, with plans to detain activists under severe conditions". Previous vessels …
(2025-09-04). 'Off To Jail': Gaza Aid Whistleblower Arrested For Interrupting Senate Hearing. thedissenter.org 
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(2025-09-04). PDF of September 4 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Global Flotilla sets sail for Gaza Genoa dockworkers promise support Editorial: Why the West's rulers avoid Asia's World War II parade Mundo Obrero: °Solidaridad con Acción Palestina! Black and white version More PDF back-issues here. |
(2025-09-04). The Gaza War Isn't Over, But Israel Has Already Lost. counterpunch.org 
The Israeli regime has lost its multi-front war in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Yes, really. It may not look like it, but the defeat is real and baked into Israel's future. Let me first make the case for Israeli "victory": Since its 2023 invasion of Gaza, the Israeli Defence Forces report
(2025-09-04). Scotland Confirms Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza. sana.sy Edinburgh, SANA — Scottish First Minister John Swinney affirmed that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip and that everyone must assume their legal and moral responsibilities to stop it. He stated that his country will fulfill its duty and take a series of diplomatic, economic, and humanitarian measures. This came during Swinney's speech …
(2025-09-04). UNRWA: We have not been allowed to bring in aid into Gaza for 6 months. sana.sy New York, SANA-The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) confirmed that families in Gaza are living without the most basic necessities, stressing that Israel has blocked the agency from delivering aid for six months. In a post on X, UNRWA said: "Families in Gaza have been left without essentials. No aid has …
(2025-09-04). Fearing Trump more than Smotrich, is Netanyahu laying the groundwork toward a Gaza deal? haaretz.com Netanyahu talks tough about conquering Gaza while hinting to mediators at a partial deal. With U.S. pressure, political isolation, and the military pivoting to Iran, he seems likely to pursue a deal with Hamas…
(2025-09-04). SNP's Humza Yousaf compares Israel's genocide to the Holocaust. thecanary.co 
Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf has likened Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people to Nazi Germany's genocide of European Jews and minority groups. It comes after Yousaf spoke out against the UK government's proscription of Palestine Action: "Never Again" After the Holocaust we said "never again" Throughout history I'm not sure if we have […] | By
(2025-09-04). Double standards on 'red paint vandalism' show who politicians really serve. thecanary.co If you vandalise innocent mini-roundabouts with red paint, politicians don't care. But if you do the same with machinery that helps wanted war criminals commit genocide, politicians will call you terrorists and put you in jail. That's Britain today. It's absurd. But at least it makes it clearer for anyone in doubt that most of […] | By
(2025-09-04). Scotland votes to boycott Israel, 'genocide complicit companies'. newarab.com 
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(2025-09-04). A Yank and a Dutchman Exploring on their BettBeat Channel The World. dissidentvoice.org 
They've had skin in the game — the Podcast and Substack game — for four years. Amazing guests, and unfortunately for us, but fortunately for us, too, they have been covering the genocide in the Jewish State of Raping and Murdering and Starving and Maiming and Poisoning Palestine: Going on TWO goddamned years. One of …
(2025-09-04). EU pushed for censorship of website naming pro-genocide lobbyists. electronicintifada.net Brussels denounced factual poster campaign as "evil act."
(2025-09-04). Call for 'blockades' as Israeli president reportedly heading to the UK. thecanary.co According to the Guardian, Israeli prime minister Isaac Herzog is coming to the UK on Thursday 11 September. The visit will take place in the run up to the UK recognising Palestinian statehood, leading many to suspect that Herzog is travelling here to turn government ministers off the idea. This has led to significant outrage, with […] | By
(2025-09-04). US judge rules that Trump's $2.2bn funding freeze on Harvard University was unlawful. thecanary.co On Wednesday 3 September, a US federal court ruled that billions of dollars of funding cuts inflicted on Harvard University by the Trump administration were unlawful. Judge Allison Burroughs found that the historic institution's free-speech rights were violated when the president cancelled $2.2 billion worth of grants. The Trump administration originally froze the funding back […] | By
(2025-09-04). BREAKING: judge bails Defend Our Juries spokespeople following dawn raids. thecanary.co 
On Tuesday 2 September, counter-terrorism police arrested five of Defend Our Juries' key spokespeople following Zoom calls relating to a Palestine Action protest. Now, the group has announced that 'some of the spokespeople' have been granted bail with immediate release. Breaking: several @DefendourJuries spokespeople who were arrested this week have been released on bail, including […] | By
(2025-09-04). Activists issue domestic abuse warning over government emergency siren. thecanary.co On Sunday 7 September, mobile phones across the UK will ring and vibrate in response to the government's emergency siren test alert. With extreme weather events increasingly common, initiatives such as this have become more more prevalent. For those who suffer from domestic violence, however, there's a risk, and activists online are trying to get […] | By
(2025-09-04). Israelis committed over 1,600 attacks against Palestinians in August alone. thecanary.co The Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission has reported that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) and settlers carried out 1,613 attacks against Palestinians and their property during the month of August, 2025, as part of the occupation's ongoing terror onslaught and violence against the Palestinian people, their land, and property. Israeli settlers running amok in the Occupied […] | By
(2025-09-04). Epstein victims ready to expose the men who allegedly abused them. thecanary.co Despite his historic and well-documented connections to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has long suggested he would release more info on the case. This caused problems for Trump in 2025 when he returned to power and… refused to release anything. In fact, he did the opposite and suggested it was all a hoax by […] | By
(2025-09-04). Unions refuse to let Labour off the hook, joining forces to demand 'Wages not Weapons'. thecanary.co Nine trade unions, representing over a million workers, are refusing to let Labour get away with continuing austerity while dancing to the tune of apocalyptic US-led warmongering. As a culminating part of their Wages Not Weapons campaign, a motion from the 120,000-strong University and College Union (UCU) will ask the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Congress […] | By
(2025-09-04). Far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich just announced a plan to annex 82% of the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Illegal settler Bezalel Smotrich, who is also Israel's far-right Finance Minister and leader of the Religious Zionism Party, is a prominent figure advocating for expanding Israeli settlements and opposing Palestinian statehood. On Wednesday 3 September, he held a press conference in occupied Jerusalem in which he outlined a highly controversial plan to illegally annex and […] | By
(2025-09-04). Labour is STILL refusing to scrap the two-child benefit cap. thecanary.co Despite repeated pledges to tackle the deepest injustices, the Labour Party government has so far refused to scrap the two‚Äëchild benefit cap—a stubborn policy that continues to punish low‚Äëincome families and trap countless children in poverty. Now, a new report has shamed Keir Starmer over the cap — but will he and his government bother […] | By
(2025-09-04). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Thursday 4 September 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Virgo Moon in your horoscope reins in your instinct to leap before looking, urging you to consider strategy over spectacle. Today, take that […] | By
(2025-09-04). 3,000+ female athletes to participate in Punjab's first-ever 'Pink Games'. gnnhd.tv 
Sports minister instructs that schedule for Khelta Punjab Pink Games be finalized for the end of October and directed officials to begin preparations for event…
(2025-09-04). Simly Dam spillway opened after reaching maximum water level. gnnhd.tv 
The water discharge is expected to be approximately 1,700 cusecs, which is only 4% of the dam's maximum discharge capacity…
(2025-09-04). UK announces additional Rs450m aid for Sindh ahead of expected floods. gnnhd.tv 
The latest aid will be directed to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sindh…
(2025-09-04). Pakistan sends 105 tons of earthquake relief to Afghanistan. gnnhd.tv 
The relief supplies were transported to Afghanistan via five 40-foot container trucks through the Torkham border…
(2025-09-04). Gold, silver unchanged at record highs. gnnhd.tv 
Price of 24-karat gold per tola remains unchanged at its all-time high of Rs376,700…
(2025-09-04). Five children killed, 10 injured in pickup overturn in Badin. gnnhd.tv 
The deceased children include Majid, Munawar, Bint, Akbar, and Sapna…
(2025-09-04). Peshawar Board announces intermediate exam results. gnnhd.tv 
A total of 62,322 students appeared in the second-year board exams, out of which 44,302 students passed while 16,837 failed…
(2025-09-04). PM Shehbaz urges Chinese firms to invest in SEZs, launch joint projects. gnnhd.tv 
Pakistan ready for CPEC phase 2, PM Shehbaz tells Chinese investors in Beijing…
(2025-09-04). Trump vows to broker peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. gnnhd.tv 
'I'm closely watching and listening to everything related to the Russia-Ukraine issue'
(2025-09-04). By-elections in Punjab postponed due to floods: ECP. gnnhd.tv 
A notification to this effect has been issued…
(2025-09-04). New oil, gas reserves found in Attock: PPL. gnnhd.tv 
This achievement was made possible through the integration and analysis of geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering data…
(2025-09-04). Nepal to block Facebook, other platforms over registration non-compliance. gnnhd.tv 
Government says users with fake IDs are spreading hatred and rumours…
(2025-09-04). Fashion icon Giorgio Armani dies at 91. gnnhd.tv 
Tributes poured in from across the fashion world…
(2025-09-04). Tremors jolt Islamabad, Peshawar and other cities. gnnhd.tv 
The earthquake caused panic among the public…
(2025-09-04). Rawalpindi police arrest man for molesting minor girls at shop. gnnhd.tv .jpg)
'Suspect will be presented in court with solid evidence'
(2025-09-04). Three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war. nationofchange.org The relationship between war and climate change is complex. But here are three reasons why the climate crisis must reshape how we think about war.
(2025-09-04). Jordan Peele's Upcoming Horror Thriller Loses Release Date. newsone.com 
(2025-09-04). Transgressing gender in scripture, plus a crunchy late summer salad. anabaptistworld.org The Bible contains over 3,100 unique, named characters. And we get intriguing stories about unnamed characters, too.
(2025-09-04). Florida Is Dropping All Vaccine Mandates, State's Surgeon General Says. truthout.org This week, Florida's surgeon general announced that the state will drop all vaccine requirements, a catastrophic decision that could help usher in epidemics of diseases, like polio, that have been virtually eradicated by vaccines. Currently, all states, including Florida, require children who attend public school to receive vaccines against measles, rubella, polio, whooping cough… |
(2025-09-04). Trump Accused of Meddling in NYC Race to Help Cuomo Defeat Mamdani. truthout.org President Donald Trump is allegedly trying to push New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa out of the city's mayoral race in order to help Andrew Cuomo defeat Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, according to The New York Times. The Times reports that Trump's advisers have discussed giving Adams, who is running as an independent, and Republican candidate Curtis… |
(2025-09-04). Trump Tried to Fire Fed Reserve Gov Lisa Cook. Now His DOJ Is Investigating Her. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, sparking accusations that the Trump administration is using DOJ to go after the president's adversaries. In August, President Donald Trump took the unprecedented move of attempting to fire Cook from the Federal Reserve Board, alleging that she had committed mortgage fraud. |
(2025-09-04). About Br70m spent by Belarusian BelAZ on cutting-edge equipment in H1 2025. eng.belta.by The total volume of fixed-capital investments exceeded Br100 million, which is nearly twice as much as in H1 2024. Out of this total about Br70 million was spent on buying cutting-edge machines and equipment, including welding machines, and other things.
(2025-09-04). Belarus' commodity exchange launches sheet glass trading. eng.belta.by The products of the Gomel-based glassworks will be sold on the domestic market and for export within trading sessions for cement and aerated concrete blocks.
(2025-09-04). Belarus' Kamvol sells its products to ten countries. eng.belta.by "Today, Kamvol is, first and foremost, about preserving traditions, preserving the team, and preserving the history that Belarus has," Yuliya Grinchik said.
(2025-09-04). Belarus, Uganda plan to cooperate in agriculture, raw material supplies. eng.belta.by An official delegation from Uganda's Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Ministry headed by State Minister for Animal Industry Bright Kanyontore Rwamirama visited Belgospishcheprom.
(2025-09-04). Belarusian MTZ to set up assembly production in Vietnam. eng.belta.by MTZ is confident that the project to establish assembly production for BELARUS machinery will be mutually beneficial for both Belarus and Vietnam.
(2025-09-04). Belarusian peat exported to nine countries. eng.belta.by "Despite sanctions pressure and the withdrawal of European partners, we | have reoriented our markets. Belarusian peat is in demand all over the | world, and this year, non-fuel products are supplied to nine countries. I | would like to single out the People's Republic of China — we have | increased supplies to this market by over four times in 2025," Denis…
(2025-09-04). Chinese —Åompany seeks to cooperate with Belarus' Hi-Tech Park in AI. eng.belta.by Head of the Supervisory Board Secretariat of Belarus' Hi‚ÄëTech Park (HTP) Anna Ryabova met with a delegation from the Chinese company Sinomach, led by Liu Guoqiang, Deputy General Director of Sinomach Digital Technology Corporation.
(2025-09-04). Fewer Belarusian organizations need financial recovery. eng.belta.by Yuri Tarakanov emphasized that the work on applying insolvency | resolution mechanisms is well-established and systematic. In H1 2025, | the share of organizations requiring bankruptcy prevention measures fell…
(2025-09-04). Belarus' interaction with Switzerland's 2026 OSCE chairpersonship discussed. eng.belta.by Igor Sekreta and Christine Ursula Honegger Zolotukhin discussed the current state and prospects of advancement of Belarusian-Swiss relations, interaction with Switzerland's forthcoming chairpersonship over the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
(2025-09-04). Belarus, Kazakhstan deepen cultural ties. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with Dmitry Ostankovich, deputy chairman of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, chairman of the Association of Belarusian Cultural Centers of Kazakhstan Rodny Kut.
(2025-09-04). Belarus developing new five-year gender equality action plan. eng.belta.by The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection is currently working on the | national action plan to ensure gender equality in Belarus for the next | five-year period.
(2025-09-04). Belarus joins CSTO Emergency Coordination Council meeting in Kyrgyzstan. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation headed by Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky is taking part in a meeting of the CSTO Emergency Coordination Council in Kyrgyzstan. Belarus is one of the most active members of the council.
(2025-09-04). Belarusian books to be promoted in Russia. eng.belta.by Belarusian books will be promoted more actively in Russian regions | according to a cooperation agreement on book exchange signed by the | Belarusian book retailer OAO Belkniga and the Saint Petersburg branch of…
(2025-09-04). CIS develops framework for information policy in border security. eng.belta.by The meeting was attended by representatives of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, the Border Troops Commanders Council, the Coordination Service of the Border Troops Commanders Council, and the CIS Executive Committee.
(2025-09-04). CSTO, CIS, SCO condemn distortion of Great Victory's significance. eng.belta.by The secretaries general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization | (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai | Cooperation Organization (SCO) have condemned any actions to distort the | significance of the Great Victory in their joint declaration adopted in | Beijing on 3 September on the sidelines of the meeting of the SCO Heads…
(2025-09-04). Expert: Multipolar world will force West to live within its means. eng.belta.by The formation of a multipolar world will mean that Western countries | will have to live within their means, the Ukrainian public figure Dmitry | Vasilets said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on…
(2025-09-04). Expert: SCO gains influence as nations grow weary of Western terror. eng.belta.by The growing authority and popularity of an organization like the | Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) stems from the weariness of many | nations with Western terror and dictates, Ukrainian public figure | Dmitry Vasilets said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point]…
(2025-09-04). Logistic exercise in progress in military training area Losvido in Belarus. eng.belta.by Logistic support units have been deployed in field conditions and are practicing a number of operations. Close attention is paid to technical reconnaissance, organization of evacuation and repairs of damaged vehicles while dealing with the adversary's possible drone strikes.
(2025-09-04). NASB: Belarus-China cooperation has great potential for joint research projects. eng.belta.by The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus sees enormous potential in Belarus-China cooperation for joint research and development projects, Chief Academic Secretary of the NASB Vasily Gursky said at the opening of the Chinese Goods and Services Exhibition.
(2025-09-04). Russia to host CSTO Emergency Coordination Council meeting in 2026. eng.belta.by The heads of the emergency services of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan met in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan on 3-4 September.
(2025-09-04). Belarus compete in 2025 European Judo Juniors Championships. eng.belta.by On the first competition day Aryna Makeyenka (-48kg) of Belarus kicked off her campaign with a victory over Christina Christophorou of Cyprus but then lost to Italy's Sofia Mazzola in the quarterfinal.
(2025-09-04). Belarus kick off UEFA Euro 2027 qualifiers. eng.belta.by In the first round of Qualifying Group I, Belarus will face Belgium in Gori, Georgia (kickoff at 18: 00 local time, live broadcast on Belarus 5 TV channel).
(2025-09-04). Belarus top Group A at Victory Cup in Minsk. eng.belta.by The Belarusian pair vied for first place in qualifying Group A against sisters Anastasia Garmash and Ekaterina Garmash from Proton Saratov.
(2025-09-04). Three Belarusians among Top 10 in sprint at Commonwealth Biathlon Cup. eng.belta.by The top finisher for the Belarusian team was Hanna Sola, who, despite three penalty loops, placed eighth, finishing 53 seconds behind the winner, Natalia Shevchenko of Russia.
(2025-09-04). African, Caribbean Summit Should Address Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hundreds of people of African descent took part in the African Emancipation Day Reparations March in London, August 1, 2017. | © 2017 Wiktor Szymanowicz/Shutterstock | Governments attending the Africa-CARICOM Summit should closely work with civil society and affected communities to develop a human rights-based approach to reparations, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch issued a question and answer document outlining key international standards that should guide reparatory processes for the lasting impact of enslavement and other colonial atrocities, and why reparati…
(2025-09-04). Iran: Missile Strikes on Israeli Civilians Likely War Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Damage caused by an Iranian missile strike that killed nine civilians, including three children, in the Israeli city of Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, on June 15, 2025. Photo taken on July 1, 2025. | © 2025 Human Rights Watch | At least five Iranian ballistic missiles struck populated areas of Israel during the June 2025 armed conflict in violation of the laws of war and should be investigated as war crimes.Iran's ballistic missile attacks were in response to a series of attacks by Israel on Iran that began on June 13, and, with direct US involvement, continued until June 25. Missiles…
(2025-09-04). Pacific Leaders Should Act Collectively on Climate Relocation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Leaders assemble at the 2024 Pacific Islands Forum in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, August 26, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay | Pacific leaders preparing to gather for the Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands this month have accepted a collective responsibility: to act decisively for the many Indigenous communities already living the sobering realities of climate displacement.Over the last decades, abnormally high "king tides" and storms forced one such community, the Solomon Islander people of Walande, to abandon their tiny island home, now submerged by the sea. Families…
(2025-09-04). Zambia: South African Firm Transferring Toxic Lead. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Trucks at the "Black Mountain," the concession of Enviro Processing Limited (EPL) that holds much of Kabwe's mine lead waste, Kabwe, Zambia. | © 2023 Trajectory Media/Al Jazeera English…
(2025-09-04). How BRICS Is Fostering Dialogue and Addressing Global Challenges. infobrics.org The role of BRICS in the world has been hailed as a positive force driving dialogue and creating strategic conditions for development, rather than opposing any particular nation, including the United States…
(2025-09-04). BRICS+: Oil Exports Surge from Saudi Arabia to China. infobrics.org Saudi Arabia is set to significantly boost its crude oil exports to China, marking the highest volume in over two years, a development that underscores the deepening energy cooperation between two influential members of the BRICS+ coalition…
(2025-09-04). Building Financial Alternatives for Global South. infobrics.org Rising global economic uncertainties and slowing global growth have intensified calls for reforming the International Monetary Fund. The Joint Declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reiterated the grouping's call for IMF reform, especially on quota distribution and management appointments…
(2025-09-04). Merz's false statement that Russia should be "economically exhausted" is rooted in frustration. infobrics.org Germany announces Switzerland should host Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
(2025-09-04). No purpose for NATO's existence — Sachs. infobrics.org According to a prominent US analyst, NATO should come to an end.
(2025-09-04). S-400, Su-57 and possibly even Tu-160 and S-500 set new milestone in Russo-Indian ties. infobrics.org The newer Tu-160M/M2 would undoubtedly be even more expensive, not to mention operational costs. Still, no matter what decision India makes with regard to Tu-160, the very fact that this is being considered is indicative of the rapidly growing Russo-Indian defense ties, which now even include the possible acquisition of the S-500.
(2025-09-04). Red States Most Impacted By Trump Cuts To CDC Grants. newsone.com 
(2025-09-04). Trump Moves to End Temporary Protected Status for Over 250K Venezuelans in US. truthout.org As tensions between the US and Venezuela were inflamed Wednesday by the Trump administration's deadly attack on a boat off the coast of the South American country, the Department of Homeland Security announced it was ending legal protections for more than a quarter of a million Venezuelans who President Donald Trump had previously shielded from deportation. US Citizenship and Immigration… |
(2025-09-04). The Trap of Law and Order Under Fascism. truthout.org "There's no rule of law that's going to get us out of where we are," says author and organizer Andrea Ritchie. In this episode of Movement Memos, Ritchie and host Kelly Hayes discuss the role of criminalization in authoritarian and fascist regimes, and why "we need more outlaws" and less fetishization of "law and order." Music by Hatamitsunami & Pulsed. Kelly Hayes: Welcome to "Movement… |
(2025-09-04). Federal Judge Said Trump Can't Be National Police Chief. Will His Word Be Final? truthout.org Donald Trump appears fixated on "creating a national police force with the President as its chief," U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer wrote, holding that Trump's deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles to enforce the immigration laws was illegal. Trump has already sent troops to Washington, D.C., and has also set his sights on Oakland, San Francisco, Chicago, and Baltimore. |
(2025-09-04). Trump wants to go to heaven. But Heaven's gate will close when he tries. nationofchange.org If Trump wants to get into Heaven, I think that he would have to find a way to erase all the bad things he has done to try to destroy America's democracy.
(2025-09-04). Nima and Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in 1 hr. 15 minutes.
(2025-09-04). Surviving the media apocalypse. anabaptistworld.org Bringing a fragmented faith tradition together in one media space has always been more aspiration than reality, but worth striving for.
(2025-09-04). Dark Academia Grows Up. publicbooks.org R. F. Kuang uses the confluence of romantasy, academic satire, and dark academia to pose a more interesting set of questions. To wit: What is the magic that scholars find in the academy?
(2025-09-04). Patrisse Cullors' New Documentary Highlights LA's Youth Homelessness Crisis. newsone.com 
Source: Ilya S. Savenok / Getty | Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors is drawing national attention to the youth homelessness crisis in Los Angeles with her latest project, a short documentary titled Close to Home. | Through Close to Home, Cullors aims to amplify the voices of homeless youth in LA, particularly those advocating for a "care-first, solutions-driven approach" to housing. The film highlights how systems often fail vulnerable teenagers and young adults long before they end up on the streets. | Cullors said the powerful message behind her latest project comes at a critical time, as the Tr…
(2025-09-04). Israel's Smotrich Vows to Annex West Bank: "Maximum Land, Minimum Population" truthout.org Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed that Israel will illegally annex the occupied West Bank in a press conference on Wednesday, touting a chilling principle of "maximum land" with "minimum population." In a press conference, Smotrich presented a plan for Israel to take control of roughly 82 percent of the occupied West Bank. "Enemies should be fought against… |
(2025-09-04). Nelson Mandela's Grandson: Israeli Apartheid "Far Worse" Than South Africa's. truthout.org Israel's apartheid across the occupied Palestinian territories is "far worse" than the apartheid perpetrated by white nationalists for decades in South Africa, Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mandla Mandela, said in remarks on Wednesday. "Many of us that have visited the occupied territories in Palestine have only come back with one conclusion: that the Palestinians are experiencing a far worse… |
(2025-09-04). Texas Passes Ban on Mail-Order Abortion Pills. truthout.org Texas lawmakers voted to enact sweeping new restrictions on abortion pills mailed to the state, offering a possible blueprint for other states that have banned abortion. House Bill 7 gives private citizens the right to sue health providers for mailing, prescribing or providing abortion medication to patients in the state of Texas; providers sued under the bill risk penalties of at least $100… |
(2025-09-04). RT International interview: the latest insane remarks of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. gilbertdoctorow.com Today's quotations from the European leaders taking the Old Continent to the brink of catastrophe are absolutely stunning for revealing a detachment from reality that one can properly call insanity. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz went on record yesterday as calling Vladimir Putin the 'worst war criminal of our days.' This quote was put to the …
(2025-09-04). Trump Advisers Pitch Job For Eric Adams If He Exits NYC Mayor's Race. newsone.com 
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(2025-09-04). Epstein Survivors Speak Out, Trump Responds, Labels It A Democrat Hoax. newsone.com 
(2025-09-04). She Ain't No Diva: Kelly Price Attacks Black Women After Being Trolled Over Appearance. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Winter / Getty | Earlier this week, the R&B Diva took to
(2025-09-04). Not what but who. anabaptistworld.org The question grabs me: "What do you fight for?" But my heart pipes up, "That's not my first question!" Rather: "Who do I fight for?" Who has God placed in my path and needs me to stand with them?
(2025-09-04). Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt Suggests America Is 'Only' For European 'Descendants' During Conservative Conference. newsone.com 
Source: DOMINIC GWINN / Getty | In today's episode of Of course, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO.) didn't come right out and say that white people are the only true Americans — he just specified that the U.S. is for the desc…
(2025-09-04). Residents In Historically Crime-Ridden Chicago Neighborhood Oppose Trump's National Guard Threats. newsone.com 
(2025-09-04). Daily Memo: Rapid Responders Beat ICE at Some Home Depot Raids, but Car Washes Keep Getting Rocked. lataco.com On Day 90, ICE raids and scouting were reported across Southern California, with multiple people taken from car washes, Home Depots, restaurants, and warehouses, including as many as 10 from an Olympic Blvd. car wash in Los Angeles. In other news, Trump is retaliating against immigration protesters—including veterans—while ICE has gained access to powerful Israeli spyware capable of hacking encrypted apps, and L.A. TACO confirms that TSA officers on METRO are not conducting immigration operations.
(2025-09-04). Solidarity Action For Palestine From Costa Rica / Acción Solidaria Por Palestina Desde Costa Rica. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, September 4, 2025 | On Saturday, August 30, several popular, political, and social organizations, together with the Palestinian consulate in Costa Rica, met to organize and channel aid to Palestine and coordinate solidarity activities. | The event was attended by more than 15 organizations and was held at the Ecumenical Research Department (DEI). The day was filled with emotion, energy, conviction, and above all, love for the Palestinian cause. | Songs, group work, ideas, and proposals were part of the activity, in which the Costa Rican chapter of WBW was represented by it…
(2025-09-04). Interview About Warships off the Coast of Venezuela / Entrevista sobre los buques de Guerra frente a las costas de Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org In this interview, Gabriel Aguirre discusses the presence of warships off the coast of the Venezuelan Caribbean. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-09-04). NATO Chief's Hardest Words For Ukraine Yet, 'Says Europe Must Not Be Naive About Russia's…' | FULL. hindustantimes.com At an IISS keynote address, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte asserted that Russia has no authority to decide on Western troop deployments in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty and the necessity for security guarantees to be determined by Kyiv alone. Rutte highlighted ongoing security threats from Russia and other global actors, called for greater defense production, and praised allied unity and increased military spending under US leadership.
(2025-09-04). France plans risky military deployment while govt is in tatters. responsiblestatecraft.org The choice of Paris as the venue for a summit of the European "coalition of the willing" to discuss a "reassurance force" for Ukraine this week has turned out to be deeply unfortunate; for five days after the summit, France may well not have a government. Then again, it's not clear that any other European capital would have made for a better choice.France has been plunged into a renewed political
(2025-09-04). SIGN THE PLEDGE – Boycott berries in solidarity with Watsonville hunger strikers. indybay.org Sign the Boycott Pledge: bit.ly/driscolls_pledge…
(2025-09-04). Thursday 9/11: Turning the Tide Towards 9/11 Truth. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland…
(2025-09-04). Monday 9/8: No Monarchs Monday (Previously titled Tesla Takedown). indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-09-04). Trump Redecorates the Oval Office. dissidentvoice.org Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, the 47th president of the United States, has decided to leave his imprint in history by redecorating historical landmarks in the nations capital. After reciting plans for a grand ballroom in the Whitehouse, which will feature Klezmer bands on Wednesday nights and Hora dancing on Sunday evening, also …
(2025-09-04). Bypassing democracy: Gold Coast now bowling for Tate. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-04). Comrade Trump Seizes The Means Of Production. levernews.com 
(2025-09-04). Cruel and Deadly: Another Life Tragically Lost to Immigration Detention. indybay.org Florence, AZ, September 4, 2025 — The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project and Detention Watch Network are mourning the tragic loss of Lorenzo Antonio Batrez Vargas, 32, affectionately known as "Lenchito," a beloved son, brother, and friend who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Sunday, August 31, 2025. ICE had detained Mr. Batrez Vargas at Central Arizona Correctional Complex in Florence, Arizona and has reported that the cause of his death is currently unknown. Immigrant justice groups are demanding an immediate investigation and public release of the findings relat…
(2025-09-04). USA – Workers are being deported. war on migrants. indybay.org Given the contradiction between the need for labor and the harsh rhetoric of Trump and Vance, it is questionable whether their administration will be able to deport more people than Biden or Obama. Companies will negotiate various exemption programs for the workers they need. They will live in the shadows and will not be able to get stable jobs.
(2025-09-04). Saturday 9/20: Law March For Animal Rights. indybay.org Penry Park | 236 Kentucky St | Petaluma, CA 94952…
(2025-09-04). California Admission Day – California 175. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" official report of the California Bear Flag Revolt, June 1846 documents the successful plan to "Conquer and Colonize California" under U.S. Military rule on the way to 1850 Compromise…
(2025-09-04). Belarus, Egypt outline steps to deepen cooperation. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Arab Republic of Egypt Yevgeny Sobolevsky met with Egyptian Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs Wael Hamed on 3 September.
(2025-09-04). Krutoi: Livestock farming is a key element of regions' agricultural industry. eng.belta.by Livestock farming is a key element of the agricultural industry in the regions, Head of the Belarus President Administration, president's authorized representative in Mogilev Oblast Dmitry Krutoi said.
(2025-09-04). Sales of new cars in Belarus up by 16.9% in January-August. eng.belta.by Sales of new cars in Belarus increased by 16.9% in January-August, the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA) told BelTA.
(2025-09-04). Ryzhenkov: SCO is a platform to boost Belarus' global standing. eng.belta.by Belarus views the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a platform for bolstering its international standing, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Maksim Ryzhenkov said in a commentary to the Belarus 1 TV channel, BelTA reports.
(2025-09-04). CIS Economic Council to meet in Dushanbe on 5 September. eng.belta.by As the current chair of the Commonwealth of Independent States, | Tajikistan will host the meeting of the CIS Economic Council in its | capital, Dushanbe, on 5 September.
(2025-09-04). Wednesday 9/24: Lifta Virtual Delegation. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/LiftaVirtualDelegation…
(2025-09-04). Lawmakers Turn Classrooms Into Sunday Schools. aclu.org If state lawmakers have their way, this fall public-school students in Arkansas and Texas will be forcibly subjected to unavoidable displays of a state-approved Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. Inspired by a similar Louisiana statute enacted last year, both states passed laws earlier this year requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in a "conspicuous place" in every single classroom. But the ACLU is fighting back against these laws and other efforts to turn our public schools into Sunday schools. | When schools impose religious doctrine, beliefs, or practices on students, it marginaliz…
(2025-09-04). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-09-04). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-04). Philippines: "The Book of Memories" book and exhibit launch. icrc.org A tribute to Marawi's missing people and their families' relentless search for answers…
(2025-09-04). Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement by Mr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, 25 August 2025, Geneva…
(2025-09-04). Saturday 9/13: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-09-04). Why Ecuador went straight to China for relief. responsiblestatecraft.org Marco Rubio is visiting Mexico and Ecuador this week, his third visit as Secretary of State to Latin America. While his sojourn in Mexico is likely to grab the most headlines given all the attention the Trump administration has devoted to immigration and Mexican drug cartels, the one to Ecuador is primarily designed to "counter malign extra continental actors," according to a
(2025-09-04). Monday 9/8: Picket Line for Kaiser 1-Day Strike! indybay.org 3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2025-09-04). Russia's Special Military Operation in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies have come out with the expanded and revised second edition of their book War in Ukraine (OR Books). Defying logic, the subtitle is Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict. A blurb from professor Noam Chomsky calls it: "An invaluable guide." I agree. Media analyst Norman Solomon calls the book a …
(2025-09-04). Top 10 Best Offshore Sportsbooks – Sports Betting Abroad. latintimes.com For serious US bettors, offshore sportsbooks present an opportunity for superior odds and deeper markets often unavailable domestically. Navigating this space requires precision to find reliable bookies, which is why this guide cuts through the clutter.
(2025-09-04). Democratic Sen. John Fetterman Backs Use Of Lethal Force Against Cartels: 'Fully Support'. latintimes.com Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has backed the use of lethal force against cartels following an attack on a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11…
(2025-09-04). GOP Sen. Rand Paul Questions U.S. Attack On Venezuelan Vessel: 'Are We The World's Policemen?'. latintimes.com Republican Sen. Rand Paul questioned the U.S. attack on a Venezuelan vessel on Tuesday, noting that the criteria to take such actions could become hard to define. "You might ask the question, where does it end?"
(2025-09-04). Maduro Claims Venezuela Will 'Stand Tall' Against 'A New Imperialistic Ramming' After Attack Against Vessel That Killed 11. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country will "stand tall" against a "new imperialistic ramming" after the Trump administration blew up a vessel off its coast, killing 11 people it claimed were transporting drugs…
(2025-09-04). Marco Rubio Rejects UN Report About Drug Production In Venezuela: 'I Don't Care What The UN Says'. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed a UN report claiming that most drug-trafficking in South America takes place in Colombia and Ecuador, rather than Venezuela…
(2025-09-04). Pentagon Reportedly Sought To Work Out Legal Authority To Justify Attack On Venezuelan Vessel After The Strike. latintimes.com Defense Department officials privately expressed concern about the Trump administration's shifting narratives on the attack against a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11…
(2025-09-04). Republican Rep. Threats Top Venezuelan Official Over Warning To Opposition Leader: 'The Wrath Of God Will Fall Upon You'. latintimes.com Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar threatened top Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello over a warning he made to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado amid tensions with the U.S.
(2025-09-04). Rubio Hails U.S.-Mexico Cooperation To Take On Cartels: 'Closest We've Ever Had'. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the cooperation between the Trump administration and its Mexican counterpart to tackle organized crime groups…
(2025-09-04). Best Sweepstakes Casino of 2025: Mega Frenzy & Top Sweeps Coins Casinos. latintimes.com Looking to play for real cash prizes without spending a cent up front? Here's a look at tested top sweepstakes casinos that run on sweeps coins.
(2025-09-04). Two Men Sentenced To More Than 7 Years In Prison For Attempting To Traffic Truck Full Of Arms To Mexico. latintimes.com Two men have been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for attempting to traffic a truck full of arms to Mexico from the U.S.
(2025-09-04). Who Are Los Choneros and Los Lobos, the Ecuador Cartels the U.S. Just Declared Terrorist Groups. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Ecuadorian capital to declare two Ecuadorian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations.
(2025-09-04). 'The Other Sahel' shows another side to the region often labelled a 'conflict zone'. globalvoices.org 
(2025-09-04). A report shows that Trump's move to investigate Brazil follows Big Tech's interests. globalvoices.org 
An investigation was announced with the decision to increase tariffs over Brazilian products Originally published on This article, written by Natalia Viana and edited by Bruno Fonseca, was
(2025-09-04). Ticketmaster Just Locked You In A New Legal Prison. levernews.com Ticketmaster, the ticketing company accused of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, recently
(2025-09-04). On Labor Day 2025 in SF, Public Workers Speak Out on Attacks on Education & Health. indybay.org On Labor Day 2025 in San Francisco public workers attended a rally and march and talked about the attack on public workers and privatization.
(2025-09-04). Tariff War on SA, the Working Class & the Crisis of Imperialism eith GIWUSA Pres. indybay.org Trump's tariff war on South Africa has escalated the economic crisis and pauperization of the South Africa people. General Industrial Workers Union Of South Africa president Mametlwe Sebei talk about Trump's war on South Africa and the condtitions of the working class.
(2025-09-04). The True, the Brave, the Few. dissidentvoice.org Be not intimidated… nor suffer yourselves to be wheedled out of your liberties by any pretense of politeness, delicacy, or decency. These, as they are often used, are but three different names for hypocrisy, chicanery and cowardice. — John Adams, "A Dissertation on the Canon and the Feudal Law," No. 3, National Archives. Victims of …
(2025-09-04). The US visa ban is a diplomatic blockade on Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2025-09-04). Classrooms to camps: Palestinian students confront lost futures. newarab.com 
In Palestine, few milestones carry as much weight for students as the Tawjihi exam. More than a test, it is a turning point that can define a young person's future, deciding their path to university, scholarships, and careers. | For generations, Tawjihi has been a rite of passage etched into collective memory, shaping not just individual lives but the aspirations of entire families. | But this year, the exam was not held as usual across all of Palestine. | In the occupied West Bank, the academic year proceeded as normally as possible. Students managed to sit for the exams on schedule, though they faced serious…
(2025-09-04). Sudanese Canadians fight to bring families out of war-torn Sudan. newarab.com 
Soud keeps her phone close to her — always within her reach, waiting to hear what she doesn't want to hear. Every time her phone rings, her soul wants to rip through her body. | "I go to sleep, and when I hear the phone ring, I just know that something must have happened to my family," she tells The New Arab. | Soud, a Sudanese Canadian who arrived in Canada in 2001, lives in Toronto, but her heart is in Sudan, where her three siblings are stuck dodging bullets and militias. | Sudan's
(2025-09-04). Afghanistan quake deadliest in decades, killing over 2,200. newarab.com 
The death toll from the The vast majority of those killed in the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that jolted the mountainous region bordering Pakistan late Sunday were in Kunar province, where 2,205 people died and 3,640 were injured, according to a Taliban government toll. | Another 12 people were killed and hundreds inju…
(2025-09-04). Iraq MPs mull election boycott as hundreds of candidates banned. newarab.com 
The Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) has barred more than 700 candidates from running, citing al…
(2025-09-04). Israeli strikes kill 5 in south Lebanon: ministry, state media. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least five people on Wednesday, the health ministry and state media said, after a Israel regularly bombs Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that ended over a year of hostilities with Iran-backed Hezbollah. | The health ministry reported four killed in separate Israeli strikes across the south. | State-run National News Agency reported a fifth death in a series of Israeli strikes on Ansariyah, south Leb…
(2025-09-04). Lebanon's cabinet meeting looms over army plan on Hezbollah arms. newarab.com 
| The meeting on Friday comes under heavy pressure from Washington and Riyadh, which have linked support for the army and reconstruction aid to progress on the issue, even as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound the south.
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(2025-09-04). Pro-Palestinian protest forces Vuelta stage to be shortened. newarab.com 
The 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race was shortened on Wednesday after "Due to some incidents at the finish line, we have decided to take the time at 3 kilometres before the line," the organisers of the Vuelta, cycling's third most-important Grand Tour, said. | Protests have targeted the Israel-Premier Tech team at each stage of this year's Vuelta. | On Wedne…
(2025-09-04). Rubio not opposed to Israeli annexation of West Bank: report. newarab.com 
Trump's top diplomat is not opposed to Israel annexing swathes of the Two Israeli officials told the US news outlet that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated in private meetings that the administration would not stand in the way should Israel decide to annex parts of the occup…
(2025-09-04). Singer Assala Nasri to perform in Syria after 15 year exile. newarab.com 
The head of the Syrian Artists Syndicate, Mazen Al-Natour, said the concert would take place in Damascus next December, possibly coinciding with the first anniversary of the downfall of the Assad regime.
(2025-09-04). Six activists charged in Britain over Palestine Action support. newarab.com 
British authorities have charged six people for participating in meetings to plan a demonstration in support of the The six, aged from 26 to 62, were charged "with various offences of encouraging support for a proscribed terrorist organisation", the Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement. | They were placed in detention and are due to appear in court on Thursday. They risk up to 14 years in prison. | Palestine Action was designated a terr…
(2025-09-04). Suspected attack by Yemen Houthis targets ship in Red Sea. newarab.com 
A suspected attack by The attack off the coast of Hodeida follows an Israeli strike last week that The Houthis have been using cluster munitions in the missile attacks on Israel — which open up with smaller explos…
(2025-09-04). Syria: Car bomb explodes in Alawite-majority suburb of Damascus. newarab.com 
A car bomb exploded in the Mazzeh 86 suburb of
(2025-09-04). Syria: US Caesar Act sanctions 'may be repealed this month'. newarab.com 
The measure would then proceed to the Senate for debate, with Wilson expressing strong optimism that the Caesar Act will be permanentl…
(2025-09-04). Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace, CBS News reports. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump said he remains committed to pursuing a "I've been watching it, I've been seeing it, and I've been talking about it with President Putin and President Zelensky," Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News on Wednesday. "Something is going to happen, but they…
(2025-09-04). UEFA chief calls 'Stop Killing Children' banner critics 'idiots'. newarab.com 
The head of European football has slammed critics of an official UEFA banner reading '
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(2025-09-04). US 'very troubled' by Norway fund's divestment from Caterpillar. newarab.com 
(2025-09-04). Huda Beauty isn't the real story. The power of BDS is. newarab.com 
Rumours have been circulating that beauty retailer Sephora is Kattan has since removed the video in question,
(2025-09-04). Continuous compliance: the fast track to Australia's 2030 cyber vision. moderndiplomacy.eu In November 2023, Canberra launched the 2023—2030 Cyber Security Strategy, pledging A$587 million, and six integrated "Cyber Shields" to make Australia the world's most cyber-secure nation by 2030. Yet continuous compliance, the muscle behind that ambition, is still scarce on the ground. Meanwhile, the Australian Signals Directorate logged nearly 94,000 cyber-crime reports in 2022—23—roughly one …
(2025-09-04). India-EU Trade Talks Enter Crucial Phase Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures. moderndiplomacy.eu Background India and the European Union have been negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) for over a decade, with talks stalling for eight years before resuming in 2021. The EU is India's largest trading partner, with bilateral goods trade reaching $137.5 billion in 2023/24, nearly doubling in the past decade. Progress comes amid renewed global …
(2025-09-04). U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Vessel Sparks Legal Debates. moderndiplomacy.eu Background On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the U.S. military launched an airstrike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing 11 people. President Donald Trump said the boat belonged to the Tren de Aragua cartel, which he had recently designated a terrorist organization. The strike was presented as part of Washington's counter-narcotics campaign in Latin America, …
(2025-09-04). FAA to Modernize Airplane Certification Standards. devdiscourse.com The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to overhaul its certification process for new commercial airplanes. This initiative, set forth by the Trump administration, aims to introduce a more efficient and modern framework for evaluating and approving transport aircraft and propulsion systems.
(2025-09-04). Celebrating Teachers: The Architects of India's Future. devdiscourse.com On the eve of Teachers' Day, President Droupadi Murmu acknowledged the indispensable role of educators in nurturing society and shaping the future of the nation.
(2025-09-04). High-Stakes DUTA Elections Witness Strong Turnout. devdiscourse.com The Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) elections reflected significant interest from educators, with over 84% of the eligible teachers casting their votes. A total of 8,221 out of 9,800 eligible members participated in Thursday's voting process.
(2025-09-04). Devastating Floods in Punjab: Kejriwal Urges Central Support as Thousands Affected. devdiscourse.com Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), inspected flood-ravaged Sultanpur Lodhi on Thursday, assessing the dire situation in the region. He raised alarms about the extensive damage, reporting entire villages wiped out by the flooding and highlighting the urgency of evacuation to relief camps.
(2025-09-04). Hong Kong's Top Talent Scheme Under Scrutiny After Fraud Allegations. devdiscourse.com The Hong Kong judiciary has issued an arrest warrant for Che Yuyi, a 30-year-old man from mainland China, who is accused of falsifying academic credentials to obtain a visa under the city's Top Talent Pass Scheme.
(2025-09-04). Maratha Quota Movement Progress: A Dialogue for Change. devdiscourse.com In a significant development concerning the Maratha quota movement, Maharashtra minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil engaged in a dialogue with movement leader Manoj Jarange, who is currently recovering in a hospital following a hunger strike.
(2025-09-04). Punjab's Flood Crisis: Unprecedented Deluge Wreaks Havoc. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Punjab has reached catastrophic levels, with the death toll climbing to 43 and crops across 1.71 lakh hectares decimated. Authorities, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, are rallying support and pledging swift relief measures.
(2025-09-04). Colton Herta's Bold Leap from IndyCar to Formula Two. devdiscourse.com Nine-time IndyCar winner Colton Herta is making waves with his decision to join Formula Two next year, alongside working as a test driver for Cadillac.
(2025-09-04). Uma Chetry Replaces Injured Yastika Bhatia in India's Women's Cricket Team. devdiscourse.com In a decisive move by India's Women's Selection Committee, Uma Chetry has been appointed to take the place of Yastika Bhatia in the national squad for both the ODI series against Australia and the forthcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
(2025-09-04). Microsoft's Bold Commitment to AI Education at the White House. devdiscourse.com In a significant move underscoring its dedication to artificial intelligence education, Microsoft Corporation revealed a series of new commitments at the White House's AI Education Task Force meeting.
(2025-09-04). America sleepwalks into a dictatorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-04). Sensitive Israeli Targets Come Under Yemeni Fire During Fresh Pro-Palestinian Operations. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Armed Forces have staged targeted missile and drone strikes against two sensitive Israeli targets as part of their most recent pro-Palestinian operations. | The servicemen announced the operations in a statement on Wednesday, identifying the targets as a "sensitive" location east of the holy occupied city of al-Quds and a "vital" one lying in the occupied port of Haifa. | The targets were respectively struck using a "Palestine-2" hypersonic ballistic missile and an explosive-laden drone. | Both operations successfully achieved their objectives, they noted, adding the former strike "caused millions of herd…
(2025-09-04). Protesters Vow to Fight Normalization of Troops in America. indybay.org "As veterans of multiple wars, we as veterans, adamantly oppose and we adamantly protest the occupation of DC" was how a speaker from FLAREUSA expressed the activist groups concerns on the deployment of National Guard troops in the city on Labor Day while standing outside of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) headquarters.
(2025-09-04). White House Epstein File-Gate Protests Call for Release of Records. indybay.org As the Epstein File-Gate controversy continues to grow, protests for the last two days have seen survivors, legislators and activists all calling for the unredacted release of the remaining three percent of files still being held by the Justice Department.
(2025-09-04). Thursday 9/4: Capital In History: Does Marxism Even Matter? – a teach-in by Platypus UC Berkeley. indybay.org Hearst Mining Circle…
(2025-09-04). Palestine: Social Revolution Through Demonstration and Resistance. indybay.org The social revolution in Palestine is also deeply intersectional. It connects with global movements against racial injustice, colonialism, and state violence. Many see the Palestinian cause not in isolation, but as part of a larger global struggle for liberation. Solidarity demonstrations in cities from New York to Cape Town are reflections of this interconnected fight for freedom and human rights.
(2025-09-04). Investigation on Targeted Ticketing SFMTA. indybay.org Prioritize Riders' Rights: It's essential to uphold disability rights, civil rights, the right to public space, and the right to transportation. All transit stops and facilities must comply with ADA guidelines.
(2025-09-04). Ebola Returns to Congo as 28 Suspected Cases Reported. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, marking its first resurgence of the virus since 2022. Health officials confirmed the highly lethal Zaire strain after testing samples linked to 28 suspected cases and 15 fatalities. The outbreak was initially detected when a 34-year-old pregnant woman presented …
(2025-09-04). Germany Cautious on Postwar Ukraine Security Mission. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Germany has postponed a decision on participating in a proposed postwar international force for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for clarified conditions—including the scope of U.S. involvement and negotiation outcomes, before committing militarily. While open to discussions, Berlin signaled caution compared to French and British support for troop deployments, opting instead to prioritize immediate …
(2025-09-04). Kim Jong Un Vows Military Backing for Russia in Strategic Pact with Putin. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF On the sidelines of WWII commemorations in Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "full support" for Russia's military efforts as a "fraternal duty," while President Vladimir Putin praised their "special" alliance and thanked North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. This high-level summit, a propaganda victory for Pyongyang, solidifies an anti-West partnership …
(2025-09-04). Trump administration sued by Washington DC over capital troop deployment. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Washington, D.C. has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge the constitutionality and legality of deploying National Guard troops within the capital. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues the deployment constitutes an unlawful military occupation that undermines local autonomy and civil liberties, seeking an immediate court-ordered halt to the operation. …
(2025-09-04). Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine's allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while supporting the regeneration of Ukrainian forces. The commitment was reinforced during a Paris meeting of the "coalition of the willing," alongside ongoing work to pressure Russia with additional sanctions. WHAT …
(2025-09-04). Saturday 9/6: Film Series: No Other Land, Best Documentary, Oscars 2025. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-09-04). The threat to Western thinking. indybay.org China and Russia are leading the way and are also making their experience available to the other BRICS countries. Separate mechanisms are to be created for insurance and financial investments that are largely independent of Western companies and institutions. Access to financial markets and their capital is one of the essential prerequisites for the faster development.
(2025-09-04). ExxonMobil Weighs Exit from European Chemical Plants. moderndiplomacy.eu Background Europe's chemical industry has been under heavy strain since the 2022 energy crisis. U.S. tariffs and rising competition from cheaper Chinese imports have made recovery harder for Western producers, forcing many to downsize operations. What Happened The Financial Times reported ExxonMobil is considering selling chemical plants in the UK (Fife ethylene site) and Belgium. …
(2025-09-04). Veterans Drive Europe's Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War Analysis. moderndiplomacy.eu Background The war in Ukraine and NATO's increased military spending have accelerated Europe's defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally lagged in defence startups, but now military veterans are stepping in with battlefield experience that bridges the gap between innovation and real-world needs. What Happened Veterans now lead about one-quarter …
(2025-09-04). Trump Clears Path For Plastic Industry's Fake Recycling Fix. levernews.com 
(2025-09-04). Rubio Warns US May Attack 'More Venezuelan Drug Boats' (+ Doubts Questions). orinocotribune.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US may again attack vessels allegedly used for drug trafficking through the Caribbean, claiming that the cartels "have used maritime routes for many years" to traffic drugs to the US and that intelligence and interception efforts are insufficient to combat them, making it imperative to take more drastic measures. | "The president [Donald Trump] has declared these organizations—Tren de Aragua, Cartel of the Suns, and all the others… as narcoterrorist groups, operating in international waters, bringing drugs to the streets of America [sic], and the president…
(2025-09-04). Venezuela Commemorates 80 Years of China's Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory of China in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, a part of World War II in Asia. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro presided over an official event held in Caracas on Wednesday, September 3, to commemorate the event. He was accompanied by China's ambassador to Venezuela, Lan Hu, and high-level members of the Venezuelan government, such as Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino. | During the ceremony, a commemorative monument was inaugurated to honor China's liberation from Japanese rule in 1945, a milestone of gl…
(2025-09-04). Starmer's Labour conducts a(nother!) purge of Black and Asian councillors. skwawkbox.org 
Mass deselection in a London borough — yet again Keir Starmer's 'Labour' party has carried out a mass purge of Black and Asian councillors in the London borough of Brent, in what appears to be an attempt to remove Brent Council's leader for setting up a 'twinning' arrangement with a Palestinian town. This is far …
(2025-09-04). Video of So-Called 'Drug Boat' Sunk by US Empire Near Venezuela Sparks Controversy (+AI Generation). orinocotribune.com The president of the US empire, Donald Trump, and secretary of state, Marco Rubio, have claimed that US imperial military forces carried out a "lethal attack" on a "vessel" they said was transporting drugs from Venezuela in Caribbean waters. | The attack, allegedly made this Tuesday, September 2, comes following the news about eight warships from the US colony being deployed in the Caribbean, which Washington claims are being used to combat drug trafficking. It also accuses President Nicolás Maduro's government of involvement in drug trafficking—most notably with no evidence for their claims—and has i…
(2025-09-04). Tuesday 9/2: Stanford Healthcare Workers Demand Care not Deportation-Rally Outside Hospital. indybay.org Intersection of Welch Rd. and Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto | The address that works to find parking is 200 Pasteur Dr. that is the parking garage it is very closely…
(2025-09-04). For Washington, China space war isn't a matter of 'if' but 'when'. responsiblestatecraft.org As tensions with China escalate on earth
(2025-09-04). Saturday 10/18: October 18 for a nationwide day of peaceful protests to say NO KINGS. indybay.org Nation Wide…
(2025-09-04). Trump Tower: West Bank Edition. levernews.com 
(2025-09-04). Why Bob Katter is right on immigration. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-09-04). Electronic Intifada: "Leaked documents reveal US backed plans for the total expulsion of the population" wibailoutpeople.org 
The Electronic Intifada is hosting a livestream today, 4 September 2025. 1900 pm Palestine time/ 1900 Amman time / 1600 GMT/ 1700 UK / 1800 CET / 12pm ET / 11am CT / 9 am PT As soon we the program starts, you'll be able to watch on all these platforms using the links below: …
(2025-09-04). Know Your Rights! Guide for Students. wibailoutpeople.org 
Learn More and Sign Up For Teach Truth on Constitution Day, students can explore their rights and learn how to defend them. On our campaign page, find "know your rights" guides on topics, including the right to remain silent, freedom of speech, and equal protection of the law — which applies to everyone, documented or …
(2025-09-04). Milwaukee, September 19, 2025: Voces de la Frontera Celebrates 25 Years of Organizing for Immigrant and Worker Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-09-04). Workers Voice Socialist Movement: 'We Will Resist Trump's Takeover of New Orleans!' 'It is Not About Crime, It's About Dictatorship for Profit'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Workers Voice Socialist Movement We Will Resist Trump's Takeover of New Orleans It is Not About Crime, It's About Dictatorship for Profit Occupations of LA and DC Are First Steps to Martial Law Everything Trump and Landry do is designed to impoverish the people, strip us of our rights, destroy our lives and use force …
(2025-09-04). Judge orders full restoration of SEPTA service, but fare increase can continue. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A Philadelphia judge on Thursday directed the SEPTA to immediately reverse all service cuts imposed last month, though she permitted the agency to proceed with planned fare increases. | The ruling, issued by Judge Sierra Thomas-Street of the Court of Common Pleas, requires SEPTA to restore in full the services that were curtailed — including the
(2025-09-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-04). Montgomery County establishes a human relations commission. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Montgomery County has established a human relations commission to address residents' complaints of discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations based on race, religion, age, sex, national origin or disability status. | Democratic Commissioners Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija voted in favor of the resolution, with Republican Commissioner Tom DiBello opposing it. | Makhija said residents will now be able to bring civil rights and discrimination issues…
(2025-09-04). Delaware County at odds over proposed human relations commission. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate complaints about acts of discrimination. | The ordinance, introduced in August, is still under review, yet the public flooded Wednesday's Delaware County Council meeting with emotional testimony, ranging from…
(2025-09-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-04). 'Victim of a massive political football': Delaware County upset over SEPTA cuts, but says it won't raise taxes to cover deficit. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County Council has limited options to shield residents from At Wednesday's council meeting, Councilmember Kevin Madden said the only option Pennsylvania law "It would…
(2025-09-04). Why are Americans having less sex? whyy.org Americans are having less sex than decades past. And this sex recession cuts across all demographics—age, gender, race, married and single. What's going on?
(2025-09-04). A Conversation with Jacques Pépin. whyy.org Beloved chef, author and television icon Jacques Pépin — known for his twelve celebrated PBS cooking series — joins WHYY for an inspiring conversation.
(2025-09-04). Shapiro, Garrity strike different notes on National Guard deployments as Trump expands reach. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says his administration is prepared if President Donald Trump sends federalized troops to the state. | "I'm the former chief law enforcement officer of this commonwealth, and I understand what communities need to do to make people safe as governor," said Shapiro Tuesday, speaking with the press after an unrelated event. | After Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington D.C., the president announced Tuesday that he intended to <...
(2025-09-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-04). Eagles home opener at the Linc, Fringe Festival begins and the 13th annual Haverford Music Festival in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
It's a packed week for music and festivals across the region, but first, the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, kick off their home opener against the Cowboys on Thursday at the Linc. Beyond the gridiron, Lake Street Dive and Lawrence bring their jazz-soul-meets-pop grooves to Delaware's Freeman Arts Pavilion on Thursday night, while Maxwell turns up the romantic heat on Friday at Atlantic City's Borgata. Sierra Ferrell hits Franklin Music Hall the same night with her Grammy-winning Americana sound. | Festival lovers have plenty of choices too: the Philly Fringe Festival opens Thursday with n…
(2025-09-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-09-04). New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The New Jersey Department of Corrections is partnering with the nonprofit organization Give Something Back, also known as Give Back, to provide mentorship and services to middle schoolers whose parents are in prison. | Officials are hoping the new program will "end the pipeline to prison," according to Victoria Kuhn, commissioner of the Department of Corrections. | "We see this as a game changer, not just a game changer for our prison population and for…
(2025-09-04). A Philly cash assistance program is proving successful at keeping low-income renters housed. Will it continue? whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A new study shows an experimental assistance program in Philadelphia is "dramatically" improving the housing stability of low-income renters — an encouraging outcome researchers say could help bolster similar efforts across the country. | Launched as a pilot in the fall of 2022,
(2025-09-04). Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sierra RyanWallick loved wearing figure-hugging, athletic clothes — they made her feel strong and confident. | But after the Chester County resident was diagnosed with Dysautonomia, a nervous syste…
(2025-09-04). Pennsylvania lawmakers grapple with how to handle demand for data centers. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Several Pennsylvania state lawmakers are clamoring at the prospects of building data centers to boost the local economy, as several have been planned or proposed for the state, including a 1 million-square-foot Amazon facility in Bucks County. | However, th…
(2025-09-04). Rubio, Sheinbaum Hail U.S.-Mexico Cooperation To Take On Cartels: 'Closest We've Ever Had'. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the cooperation between the Trump administration and its Mexican counterpart to tackle organized crime groups…
(2025-09-04). The New Face of Orientalism: "Behave Civilized" unitedworldint.com The US ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy to Syria and Lebanon sparked a debate with his remarks in a press conference in Beirut. Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China In recent days, Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and also the Special Envoy for Syria, tried to give a "lesson in civilization" during …
(2025-09-04). The Mekong's Lifeblood. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read September 4, 2025 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The Mekong River of Cambodia is more than a geographical entity-it's a life-giving vein that sustains the country, its economy, and its culture. The Mekong waters rice paddies, feeds fish, irrigates crops, and supports tens of millions of rural …
(2025-09-04). Nepal orders ban on major social media platforms. cpj.org New Delhi, September 4, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists warns that the Nepali government's decision to block access to social media platforms across the country will seriously hinder journalists' work and people's access to news and information. "Nepal's sweeping ban on social media sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom," said CPJ Regional Director Beh…
(2025-09-04). CPJ urges justice 8 years after Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder. cpj.org New Delhi, September 4, 2025—Ahead of the eighth anniversary of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh's murder, the Committee to Protect Journalists urges the Karnataka state government to push for the establishment of a fast-track court to bring her killers to justice. Lankesh, who published and edited Bengaluru-based Gauri Lankesh Patrike, a Kannada-language weekly known for its…
(2025-09-04). A Nuclear Power Parable. counterpunch.org 
Once upon a time in Michigan, there was an aged nuclear power plant called Palisades. Since it started operation in 1971 until it was permanently closed in 2022, it ran about 73% of the time, about three days out of every four. But the old nuclear plant could not financially compete against renewables, and after its electric subsidy from Michigan expired in 2022, Palisades was closed and sold for scrap metal.
(2025-09-04). Are Democrats Losing Gen Z Over Faith? counterpunch.org 
One recent poll from a progressive organization found that 75 percent of Christians don't trust the Democratic Party. In 2024, Christian voters supported Donald Trump by a nearly two-to-one margin, while 84 percent of atheists and 78 percent of agnostics lean toward the left. The partisan divide in the United States is increasingly a religious one, largely stemming from the Democratic
(2025-09-04). The Education Shakedown. counterpunch.org 
According to the University of Texas, the four overriding purposes of a liberal education are; the comprehension of "liberty" and "humanism;" the "contemplation of truth and virtue" and mastering the "skills of learning, and of constructing knowledge out of information." These objectives have been supported by every administration in memory, both Republican and Democratic, for
(2025-09-04). How Union Membership Leads to a Great Life. counterpunch.org 
Lance Jablonski worked a couple of jobs in his 20s that provided little more than low wages, poor benefits, and bleak prospects. But then, he said, he applied for a union-represented position at ATI's mill in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, and edged out 4,000 other candidates for one of 40 openings. That job provided the path forward
(2025-09-04). The Rich Wrote the Laws So that They Get all the Money, While the Left Was Sleeping. counterpunch.org 
I endlessly hear people complaining that we should tax billionaires, which we should. But the more fundamental question that is rarely asked is, why do we structure markets to allow people to become billionaires and now centi-billionaires? It is mind boggling how there is so little questioning of the ways that markets have been structured
(2025-09-04). A Police State Presidency: When 'Rule of Law' Becomes 'Rule by Gunpoint'. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump has always been a master of imagery. From his red MAGA hats to his choreographed rallies, he understands the language of spectacle. Now he has discovered the perfect propaganda machine: AI-generated images. AI allows the creation of endless variations of Trump-as-warrior, Trump-as-enforcer, Trump-as-savior. These images spread across social media, replicated, remixed, and shared
(2025-09-04). Trump and the Post-American World. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's blatant campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize has a new claim for his resume—his "diplomacy" is contributing to a new world order. Unfortunately, it is a world order that not only lacks a place for the United States, but actively excludes the United States. This world order is contributing to the burgeoning ties
(2025-09-04). Take Back Our University! counterpunch.org 
We are witnessing a wholesale, systematic attack on black and brown people, at home and abroad, and, true to form, much of the white majority either stands by passively or actively colludes, willfully ignorant to the reality that Du Bois described in 1935: namely, that white nationalist reaction is disguised class warfare against the bottom 90 percent of society.
(2025-09-04). Waterlogged and contaminated: In rural Florida, locals suspect a mining company is to blame for their flooding troubles. grist.org 
The storm had passed, but the water kept rising. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida, causing tides to surge and dumping about a foot of water across much of the state. A few days later, Jane Blais stood on a bridge with her neighbors near her High Springs ranch, watching the Santa Fe River below swell higher and higher. | "We had zero notice," Blais said, recalling how she ran home to evacuate the tenants of a small cluster of apartments she owned and move her horses to higher ground. "It came in so fast, completely abnormal." | By the end of the day, Blais' rental units were soaking in 3 f…
(2025-09-04). Syria After Assad. counterpunch.org 
On 8 December 2024, the government of Bashar al-Assad collapsed as the army of the former al-Qaeda leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa entered Damascus and seized the institutions of the Syrian state. The Syrian Arab Army, which had remained loyal to the al-Assad government, appeared to dissolve. Rebel forces took over military functions, rebranding themselves as the
(2025-09-04). MedGlobal installs 12 dialysis machines at Ibn Rushd Hospital. sana.sy 
Aleppo, SANA — In coordination with the Ministry of Health's healthcare infrastructure, MedGlobal has installed 12 dialysis machines at Ibn Rushd Hospital in Aleppo. The initiative aims to support the medical sector and address the growing needs of patients suffering from kidney failure. The new equipment is expected to enhance the hospital's capacity to deliver …
(2025-09-04). Script Digital Conference concludes its activities in Aleppo. sana.sy 
(2025-09-04). Four killed, others injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon. sana.sy Beirut-SANA-The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced Thursday that four people were killed and 16 others were injured in Israeli attacks that targeted several areas in Lebanon on Wednesday. The Lebanese National News Agency quoted the Ministry's Emergency Operations Center as saying that the injured included 11 Lebanese, including three children, and five Syrians, including one …
(2025-09-04). Earthquake strikes near Syrian-Iraqi Border in al-Hol, Hasaka Countryside. sana.sy Hasaka, SANA-Residents of Hasaka felt an earthquake early Thursday near the Syrian-Iraqi border, centered in al-Hol area of eastern Hasaka countryside. Local sources told SANA that the tremor occurred at around 5: 30 a.m. and was felt across the city and surrounding eastern villages, with no material damage or casualties reported. According to the National Earthquake …
(2025-09-04). Internal Security in Latakia arrests a member of former regime involved in war crimes. sana.sy Latakia, SANA-The Internal Security Command in Latakia has arrested Hussein Kalla Shukr, a former regime member accused of involvement in war crimes. According to the Interior Ministry's Telegram channel, Shukr was captured after a citizen reported his location. Investigations revealed his participation in mutilating the bodies of martyrs while serving in militias linked to the …
(2025-09-04). Muslim World League: Palestinians Hold Historic and Legal Right to Their Land. sana.sy Riyad, SANA-Muslim World League strongly condemned the hostile remarks by Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich advocating the annexation of the West Bank, stressing that such statements violate international legitimacy and undermine prospects for ending the war and achieving peace. In a statement, Secretary-General of the League and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Mohammad …
(2025-09-04). Jordan: Israel Has No Sovereignty Over Occupied Palestinian Territories. sana.sy Amman , SANA — Jordan reaffirmed its rejection and condemnation of Israel's actions aimed at annexing the West Bank and undermining the two-state solution. Government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani stated that Israel has no sovereignty over Palestinian lands and cannot diminish Palestinians' right to establish their own state. He emphasized that such actions are a blatant …
(2025-09-04). Il "paradiso fiscale" statunitense. strategic-culture.su Come prosperano le attività bancarie illegali negli Stati Uniti | Segue nostro A partire dagli anni '80, la crescita ipertrofica del settore finanziario si è sviluppata entro una cornice giuridica a dir poco lacunosa, in cui la deregolamentazione dei singoli mercati nazionali non è stata sostituita con nuove normative internazionali atti a disciplinare i movimenti di capitale. Il che non poteva che consolidare la piuttosto diffusa prat…
(2025-09-04). Silicon Valley Insider Exposes Cult-Like AI Companies. popularresistance.org As artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally alter the way normal people live their lives, it's often talked about in terms of boom and doom, which makes a nuanced examination difficult. The problem with AI is that the understanding required to scrutinise the technology is rare and even if one does have that understanding, the ability to clearly communicate it is even rarer. This week's guest has been both a worker in, and reporter on the tech industry and is uniquely poised to present a nuanced and informed analysis of this rapidly expanding industry. In her new book, Empire of AI, Karen Hao debunks myths…
(2025-09-04). Xi Jinping Proposes A New Global Governance Framework At SCO Summit. popularresistance.org The 25th Heads of State Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded in Tianjin, China, on Monday, September 1, with the adoption of the Tianjin declaration, which calls for a peaceful and equitable global governance and increased South-South cooperation. | The summit highlighted the "fluid and chaotic global situation" created due to the unilateral actions of some countries in the West. It noted that the fast changing global scenario has a profound effect on all aspects of life. | In this context, the SCO adopted a strategy for the development of the block in the next 10 years, reiterating its…
(2025-09-04). Houthi PM assassination: Satellite image reveals aftermath of Israeli strike in Yemen. haaretz.com A Planet Labs image shows a villa destroyed in last week's strike in the middle of a residential neighborhood. According to reports from Yemen, senior Houthi officials had gathered there to watch a speech by their leader. The strike killed the prime minister along with several ministers…
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(2025-09-04). Hundreds Of Staff At California National Parks To Unionize. popularresistance.org Hundreds of staff at two of California's most popular national parks have voted to unionize, a move that comes during a troubled summer for the National Park Service, which has seen the Trump administration enact unprecedented staff and budget cuts. | In an election held between July and August, more than 97% of workers at Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon national parks voted in support of organizing a union, according to a statement from the National Federation of Federal Employees. The Federal Labor Relations Authority certified the results last week. | "I am honored to welcome the Interpretive Park Ran…
(2025-09-04). China announces anti-circumvention measures on certain U.S. optical fiber imports. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that it has imposed anti-circumvention measures on imports of certain cut-off shifted single-mode optical fiber products originating from the United States, effective immediately.
(2025-09-04). China stages cultural gala for V-Day commemoration. ecns.cn With the theme of "Justice Prevails", the gala reviewed the epic history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, highlighted the role of the Communist Party of China as the pillar of the resistance, resounded with the heroic theme of the Chinese people's fight against aggression, and showcased the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation standing tall among the nations of the world.
(2025-09-04). Debut economy, tax refunds spur spending. ecns.cn There are nearly 200 departure tax refund stores in Jinjiang district currently, 42 percent higher than at the beginning of this year, and accounting for 40 percent of tax refund stores in Chengdu.
(2025-09-04). China exposes cases of espionage recruitment tactics. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday released some typical cases of foreign espionage activities, warning the public against falling into traps disguised as romance, friendship or job offers.
(2025-09-04). Chinese scientists confirm Mars has a solid inner core. ecns.cn Chinese scientists, working with international collaborators, have for the first time confirmed the existence of a solid inner core inside Mars.
(2025-09-04). SCO: best answer to present, future challenges. ecns.cn The birth of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) not only serves as a platform to connect SCO countries but also ignites a strategy to balance global power.
(2025-09-04). From 'I came to fact check' to 'I'm not leaving': How Xinjiang has become China's hottest travel destination. ecns.cn It's 2019. Three guys at the Urumqi Grand Bazaar waved me over, shocked at seeing a foreigner from Europe.
(2025-09-04). EconoScope | China's V-Day parade showcases unmanned, AI-powered military gear. ecns.cn China unveiled a lineup of new equipment at Wednesday's military parade, with unmanned weaponry such as unmanned underwater vehicles, drones, and other systems in the spotlight.
(2025-09-04). Subsidized loans eye stimulating consumption. ecns.cn China's subsidized personal consumption loan policy came into effect on Monday, with multiple banks racing to roll out the measures as part of the government's broader push to spur domestic spending.
(2025-09-04). China holds massive V-Day parade, pledging peaceful development. ecns.cn China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.
(2025-09-04). China debuts 'revolutionary' battle tank model. ecns.cn China made public on Wednesday its first model of a fourth-generation main battle tank, which features an unmanned turret, advanced radar, an active protection system and augmented reality technology.
(2025-09-04). Sky's no limit. ecns.cn The J-35A made its maiden public flight at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition last year, shortly after it was declassified by the Air Force.
(2025-09-04). Beijing seeks deeper ties with Jakarta. ecns.cn Prabowo arrived in Beijing early on Wednesday morning to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-09-04). V-Day celebrations usher in a better future. ecns.cn During the military parade on Wednesday, more than 10,000 military personnel, along with over 100 aircraft and hundreds of ground armaments, were arranged into 45 formations and echelons according to a wartime command system. Most of the PLA's new system of services and arms was put on display for the first time.
(2025-09-04). Putin meets DPRK's Kim in Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin and the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-un, met for bilateral talks in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2025-09-04). Thailand's parliament set to elect new prime minister. ecns.cn Thailand's lower house of parliament will vote to elect a new prime minister Friday, following the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Aug 29, according to Section 159 of the Constitution.
(2025-09-04). Xi meets Zimbabwean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-09-04). Xi meets Cuban president. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-09-04). PLA resolutely safeguards stability in South China Sea: spokesman. ecns.cn A spokesman from the Chinese military has emphasized that any attempt to cause disruption in the South China Sea will not succeed. The spokesperson was responding to the recent "joint patrol" conducted by the Philippines, Australia and Canada in the region.
(2025-09-04). Xi meets Vietnamese president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-09-04). Autumn fishing boats return with full loads in east China. ecns.cn Chishan Fishing Port in Rongcheng City, Shandong Province, was bustled with activity as the first batch of fishing boats returned from sea Wednesday, bringing back Spanish mackerel and hairtail.
(2025-09-04). Lighting ceremony held at Lugou Bridge in Beijing. ecns.cn A lighting ceremony was held at Lugou Bridge in Beijing Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-09-04). Russian veterans share stories during WWII: a military cap, medals and bombs. ecns.cn Young soldiers braved a hail of bullets, charging toward the Japanese invaders. Bang! Bang! Some soldiers fell, while others continued to surge forward…
(2025-09-04). Israel advances plan for seven new towns, most on unrecognized Bedouin land. haaretz.com Planners and social activists argue that the establishment of these towns is politically motivated and will force residents of existing villages to evacuate. 'On one hand, Jews are allowed to build, while on the other, Bedouins are being displaced,' a former lawmaker said…
(2025-09-04). Zohran Mamdani has many virtues. But also a virulent, relentless hater of Israel. haaretz.com Before and after the election, my plea to the Jewish citizens of New York City is: Use mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's Democratic Party primary victory to educate people about Israel…
(2025-09-04). Lisbon mourns 17 victims of cable car crash as investigation begins. geo.tv 
The image shows local police cordoning off the crash site in Lisbon, Portugal on September 3, 2025. — AFP/FileLISBON: Flags flew at half-mast in Lisbon on Thursday after at least 17 people were killed and 21 injured in a crash of a hillside funicular railway popular with…
(2025-09-04). Judge strikes down Trump's $2bn cuts to Harvard. geo.tv 
Students gather on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025. — ReutersCuts to Harvard's funding forced it to freeze hiring, pause research.Court finds President Trump's orders "violative of First Amendment".Judge Burroughs…
(2025-09-04). 60 dead after passenger boat capsizes in Nigeria. geo.tv 
(2025-09-04). California's Gold Rush town ravaged by wildfires. geo.tv 
Flames engulf a home and vehicle in Chinese Camp as wildfires rage in Tuolumne County, California, US on September 2, 2025. — ReutersCHINESE CAMP: A cluster of lightning-sparked wildfires raged across parts of two Northern California counties on Wednesday, forcing widespread…
(2025-09-04). Trump administration says more operations against cartels coming. geo.tv 
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services in Washington DC, US. — Reuters/FileSenior US national security officials said on Wednesday that military operations against cartels would continue, setting the stage for a sustained military…
(2025-09-04). White House takes tariffs fight to US Supreme Court. geo.tv 
(2025-09-04). Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference, at the end of his visit to China for the Tianjin SCO Summit and the military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. — Reuters