(2025-09-01). Israel's educide in Gaza deepens as 660,000 students face no education. thecanary.co The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that 660,000 children in the Gaza Strip are out of school for the third consecutive year due to Israel's ongoing war of genocide that has been raging for 23 months. Meanwhile, the West Bank is preparing to open its new school year on […] | By
(2025-09-01). Gaza, where just a sip of water could kill you. thecanary.co In Gaza, water is no longer life. It has become like a transparent bullet, entering the body quietly and killing it slowly. The cup that a child raises to his lips may carry delayed death inside it. Gaza: where water is now a rare commodity In every home, there is a story of thirst. Mothers […] | By
(2025-09-01). Israeli Attacks and Starvation Kill 107 More Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli attacks killed 98 Palestinians and wounded 404 over the previous 24-hour period as relentless US-backed attacks continue amid a famine in the besieged Palestinian territory. On top of the violent deaths, the Health Ministry said that it recorded another nine starvation deaths, including three children, due to …
(2025-09-01). Ms. Rachel on Her Gaza Advocacy: "My Deep Care for Children Doesn't Stop at Any Border" democracynow.org 
We speak with Rachel Griffin Accurso, the educator known to millions around the world as Ms. Rachel, who has become a leading advocate for children in Gaza. Her YouTube channel for young children became wildly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic and today has more than 16 million subscribers. Since the start of Israel's war on Gaza, Accurso has used her social media reach to speak out for Palestinian children facing hunger, disease, injury and death. She has been hailed as the heir to Mister Rogers, the legendary PBS children's entertainer who also used his position in families' living rooms to…
(2025-09-01). Israel bombs women and children as they gather desperately around clay oven for rare bread. skwawkbox.org Mass murder and maiming of civilians in Gaza City and in refugee camps across Gaza by the coloniser Israel has massacred women and children as they gathered desperately around a makeshift clay oven in the al-Naser neighbourhood of Gaza City baking bread with rare flour amid Israel's starvation blockade and mass slaughter. Award-winning Gaza journalist …
(2025-09-01). Families search for loved ones after overnight strikes in Gaza. aljazeera.com The body of a child was pulled from the rubble as families searched for loved ones trapped under the remains of their ho…
(2025-09-01). Israeli Official Says Israel May Halt the Meager Aid Entering Northern Gaza Amid Famine. scheerpost.com Displaced Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip (by Ashraf Amra) | UNRWA | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / An Isr…
(2025-09-01). Why Even "Progressive" Dem Leaders Won't Stand Up on Gaza: AIPAC's Undue Influence. scheerpost.com By H. Scott Prosterman / Informed Comment Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Why has the Democratic leadership shown such reluctance to take effective legislative action to halt the flow of arms and military supplies to Israel, given the Netanyahu government's orchestrated genocide and starvation in Gaza? Despite the overwhelming consensus among grassroots …
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/5: Israel: Stop Killing Palestinians! Stop Starving Gaza! indybay.org 456 Montgomery – Israeli Consulate…
(2025-09-01). "What About My Friends Who Don't Care About Gaza?" , And Other Questions. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Slow Heat asks on Youtube, "Hi Caitlin‚Ää—‚Ääquestion‚Ää—‚ÄäI have friends, some lifelong, who I don't associate with anymore because, while maybe not supporting, are at the very least ambivalent towards the genocide. I just can't be around people who are more concerned with what show or restaurant they're trying next. Am I the asshole?" | I've been lucky enough not to have anyone signifi…
(2025-09-01). Netanyahu Rejects Cabinet Proposals to Reach Partial Deal in Gaza as Secret Document Acknowledges Failure of "Gideon Wagons" Operation. english.almanar.com.lb 
During the meeting of the political-security cabinet on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected ministers' requests to discuss and vote on a partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), saying, "There is no need for a vote, and this is not on the agenda." He also claimed that the …
(2025-09-01). Al-Quds Brigades: Our fighters destroyed a Zionist military vehicle by detonating a highly explosive device in Al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City, on August 27, 2025. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-01). What is driving Egypt's troop buildup on Gaza's border. newarab.com 
Egypt is bolstering its military presence in the Sinai Peninsula as Israel pushes ahead with a new military operation to Egypt has reportedly deployed These moves…
(2025-09-01). Gulf ship to join aid flotilla against Israel's Gaza blockade. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). International media protest over journalist deaths in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Islam Abed becomes latest Gaza reporter killed by Israel. newarab.com 
The journalist was an on-air correspondent, who had been covering Israel's assaults on the enclave and the subsequent humanitarian catastrophe since October 2023. | Al-Quds Today TV condemned her killing, stating "the Israeli kil…
(2025-09-01). Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars' association says. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Netanyahu rejects prisoner exchange deal as Israel pounds Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement carried by Channel 12 that "no deal currently exists" and reportedly refused to vote during a security cabinet meeting on a partial prisoner release. | He added that there was no need to vote on a deal because it was not on the meeting's agenda. | Israel's far-right and extremist National Securit…
(2025-09-01). A mystery disease is starting to sweep through the Gaza Strip. thecanary.co The Gaza Strip is witnessing alarming health developments, with thousands of cases of a mysterious illness whose nature has not yet been determined, at a time when the health system is suffering from near-total collapse due to Israel's genocide and its ongoing siege that has lasted for more than ten months. Gaza: mystery disease engulfing […] | By
(2025-09-01). BREAKING: 86% of experts now agree Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co On Monday 1 September, the Association of Leading Genocide Scholars announced that Israel's policies in the Gaza Strip meet the legal criteria for genocide, according to the association's president. Israel is committing genocide in Gaza According to Reuters, the decision was supported by 86% of the 500 members of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, […] | By
(2025-09-01). Most of Israel's Protest Movement Only Cares About the Lives of the Gaza Hostages — Not of Palestinians. globalresearch.ca Israel is being led by a cruel government and a heartless prime minister, the likes of which have not been seen here before. Human lives, be it Gazans, hostages or soldiers, are of no interest to this government. It is …
(2025-09-01). CUNY students win landmark legal case demanding the school disclose investments linked to Gaza genocide. mondoweiss.net 
In a landmark victory for student activists, the Supreme Court of New York ruled that CUNY must disclose the school's financial portfolio, specifically contracts with businesses connected to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-09-01). World's Leading Genocide Scholars Association Says Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza. news.antiwar.com The world's largest association of genocide scholars has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, passing a resolution making the determination with the approval of 86% of its members. The International Association of Genocide Scholars, which has about 500 members, said in the resolution that Israel's "policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal …
(2025-09-01). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-09-01). Genocide Scholars Declare Israel's Gaza Campaign Meets Legal Definition of Genocide. moderndiplomacy.eu Background The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), a 500-member body of experts, was founded in 1994 to advance research and awareness of genocide and mass atrocity crimes. Since then, it has passed nine resolutions recognizing historic or ongoing genocides. Its assessments carry weight in shaping academic, legal, and policy debates. The resolution comes as …
(2025-09-01). Sumud, The Largest Flotilla To Sail For Gaza, Prepares To Set Out. popularresistance.org Barcelona, Spain — Volunteers from across the world have come together in the main hall of one of Spain's oldest labour unions, the UGT — once a registration centre for international volunteers who came to Spain to fight fascism during the Spanish Civil War. | Now it has trained the nonviolent international volunteers — Palestine supporters, activists, journalists and politicians — who will sail on the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza on Sunday. | "We are not heroes. We are not the story. The story is the people of Gaza," organiser Thiago Avila, a lifelong activist for Palestine and environme…
(2025-09-01). Microsoft Sacks More Employees For Protesting Gaza Genocide. popularresistance.org Microsoft announced on 29 August that an additional four employees were fired for participating in on-site protests against the company's deep ties to Israel, including its role in providing surveillance tools used in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. | The protest group "No Azure for Apartheid" said on Wednesday that Anna Hattle and Riki Fameli received voicemails notifying them of their dismissal after staging sit-in protests inside the office of President Brad Smith this week | A day later, it reported that two more workers, Nisreen Jaradat and Julius Shan, had also been fired. The group stated that all four ha…
(2025-09-01). Tasnim Hailed After Gaza Correspondent Wins Prestigious Media Award. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Tasnim News Agency of Iran received congratulations from an adviser to the Iraqi prime minister after its Gaza-based journalist Aya Jouda was honored with the 'Shireen Abu Akleh Award for Media Excellence'.
(2025-09-01). Abu Obeida's fate uncertain as Israel claims success in third assassination attempt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Sunday, Israel said that an airstrike on Gaza City on Saturday killed Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. Hamas has not yet said whether or not the Israeli claims are true.Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said that Abu Obeida, who was known as Hudhayfah al-Kahlout, was killed in a targeted strike based on information they already had about where he was. After he spoke, the Israeli army and the Shin Bet (internal security agency) made a joint statement saying they were in charge of the operation.Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, is wa…
(2025-09-01). Fears of Netanyahu's assassination by Yemen prompt tightened security measures. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After a series of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen that killed high-ranking Yemeni officials, Israel has put in place extraordinary security measures to protect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants him for war crimes in Gaza.The Israeli Broadcasting Authority says that the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, has put in place special safety measures for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, and other high-ranking government officials after Yemen's Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) made clear threats against them.As part of the new security measures, Israel…
(2025-09-01). "Gideon's Chariots" collapse: Leaked document exposes strategic failures in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Channel 12 has released the contents of a secret military document that admits the "Gideon's Chariots" operation in the Gaza Strip failed. The report says that the campaign, which started in May 2025 with the goal of defeating Hamas and freeing Israeli prisoners, has not met its main goals.The leaked document said that the failure was due to bad operational planning and the strategy used against Hamas not being right. Hamas's guerrilla-style combat tactics were very effective against Israel's conventional military approach. The report also said that Israel "made every possible mistake," such as…
(2025-09-01). Houthis target Israeli ship 'Scarlet Ray' in Red Sea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Yemeni group, Houthis, announced on Monday targeting a ship in the Red Sea using a missile.Houthi rebels confirmed they targeted the Liberian-flagged 'Scarlet Ray', which is Israeli-owned, claiming a direct hit. Yemeni forces spokesman Yahya Saree said in a video statement on Monday that the forces had carried out a military operation targeting the Israeli oil tanker 'Scarlet Ray' in the northern Red Sea, revealing that the operation was carried out with a ballistic missile in support of Gaza.UKMTO WARNING 029-25-ATTACK | 31 AUG 2025 1730UTC
(2025-09-01). The names of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza. aljazeera.com These are the names of 274 Palestinian journalists in Gaza killed by Israel since October 7, 2023.
(2025-09-01). American Citizens on the Frontlines of Gaza's War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
Serving in the military is the ultimate test of loyalty. When young Americans raise their right hand, they pledge to defend their nation, their Constitution, their people. Yet for many young Americans, that oath is NOT made to the United States military. Instead, they pack their bags, fly across the Atlantic, and enlist in a foreign army—the Israeli War Machine, aka, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
(2025-09-01). Buenos Aires Erupts in Protest Against Netanyahu Visit Solidarity with Palestine. thinktank.pk Hundreds of protesters marched in Buenos Aires to denounce President Javier Milei's invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Demonstrators gathered at the Obelisk, waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans against what they described as genocide in Gaza. Tensions escalated when police clashed with a photojournalist, leaving him injured and at least two others detained. …
(2025-09-01). Update from the Red Cross Field Hospital, Rafah: 15-Month Operational Summary. icrc.org Rafah, Gaza Strip – 9 May 2024 to 31 July 2025…
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/5: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/callgaza253…
(2025-09-01). Thursday 9/4: Global Strike For Gaza. indybay.org Everywhere…
(2025-09-01). Tuesday 9/16: Webinar: Dire Healthcare Situation in Gaza. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/dire-healthcare-gaza…
(2025-09-01). Let them in: Opening Gaza to the foreign Press Corps. juancole.com by Dr Binoy Kampmark ( Middle East Monitor ) — The Fourth Estate may not be in a good way, corrupted and compromised as it is, but in some instances, it remains the only light cast over the predations and ghastliness of power. For that precise reason, the state of Israel has been most cautious, …
(2025-09-01). Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Hamas confirms death of Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar. newarab.com 
Pictures released by the Palestinian Islamist group on Saturday showed him alongside other political and
(2025-09-01). Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza, Katz says. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday that the army had assassinated Abu Obeida, the spokesman for Hamas' military wing. | Katz's comments on the attack, which took place on Saturday, followed an earlier announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the attack on the Qassam Brigades spokesman. | "Hamas terror spokesperson Abu Obeida was eliminated in Gaza and sent to meet all the liquidated members of the axis of evil from Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen at the bottom of hell," Katz said on X. | "Congratulations to the IDF and Shin Bet for the flawless execution," he added, referring t…
(2025-09-01). Israel continues to reject Gaza peace deal, intensifies strikes. newarab.com 
Hebrew media reported on Saturday that the Israeli security cabinet will not discuss any prisoner-exchange arrangement during its meeting on Sunday, despite mounting international concern and appeals fr…
(2025-09-01). Media Action for Gaza: Protect Journalists. Let Reporters In. newarab.com 
At the rate journalists are being In nearly 23 months, at least 210 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army in this territory, according to The New Arab joins with more than 150 other media outlets across the world, to condemn these crimes. And we call on the Israeli authorities to allow independent access for the international press in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-09-01). Thousands protest Israel's war on Gaza near Venice Film Festival. newarab.com 
Thousands protested Saturday against Israel's siege of Organised by left-wing political groups in northeast
(2025-09-01). Trump's post-war Gaza plan sees relocation of population: Report. newarab.com
(2025-09-01). Israeli school year opens amid Gaza war, protests and teacher shortages. haaretz.com Just under three million Israeli students return to schools as the 700th day of the Gaza war approaches. Hundreds of teens plan to skip school for demonstrations, while shortages of 1,470 teachers and unfinished reconstruction efforts shadow the year's start…
(2025-09-01). Report: Internal IDF document concludes months-long Gaza offensive failed. haaretz.com Channel 12 News reported that the document concludes Israel inadvertently provided resources to Hamas, depleted its forces, and lost international support…
(2025-09-01). Gaza: Israel is killing far more Civilians than is typical for modern Wars. juancole.com By Neta Crawford, University of Oxford (The Conversation) — Hamas killed about 1,200 people in Israel, mostly unarmed civilians, in its surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7 2023. Using Gaza health ministry statistics, the UN says more than 62,000 people have subsequently been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military campaign against …
(2025-09-01). White House plots total ethnic cleansing of Gaza. wsws.org On Sunday, the Washington Post published a 38-page plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, drawn up with the collusion of the Boston Consulting Group and the staff of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and discussed at the White House.
(2025-09-01). ICRC president: Mass evacuation of Gaza City unfeasible and incomprehensible. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by strike on Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Israel and the occupied territories: Intensification of hostilities threatens to worsen catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). People's Conference For Palestine Draws Thousands Against Genocide. popularresistance.org The second annual People's Conference for Palestine opened Friday afternoon, August 29, bringing together thousands of people of conscience in Detroit, Michigan. "Through this conference, I invite all of you to take part in the rich revolutionary tradition of Detroit," said Nelson Garay, a member of Detroit's People's Assembly, a grassroots coalition fighting back against Trump's policies. "In one voice, let us declare that we will not stand for the dehumanization of the Palestinian people, and we will not stand for anything less than their true liberation from a genocidal, apartheid state." | Taher Dahleh, an or…
(2025-09-01). Boycott Chevron Banner Drop on Gilman Walkway. indybay.org Gigantic Chevron Genocide Banner Deployed Despite High Winds…
(2025-09-01). Sunday 9/7: Webinar: Emergency Call to Global Action that Can End the Genocide Now! indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/LifelineForPalestineSept7…
(2025-09-01). The Price of Genocide: How US Funding Sustains an Unraveling Israeli Economy. original.antiwar.com
(2025-09-01). Undue Influence: The Reform-Supporting Online Network Using AI to Monetise Anti-Migrant Hate. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-09-01). 'The Super Exploitation of the Cheapest Possible Workforce': The Hidden Cost of University Funding Cuts. bylinetimes.com The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS University of London) is facing a PR Junior staff are refusi…
(2025-09-01). Medellin police arrest lawyer with classified list of confiscated properties. colombiareports.com Police in Colombia's second largest city Medellin arrested an attorney with a list of more than 1,000 real estate properties supposedly controlled by the agency that manages drug traffickers' confiscated assets. In a press release, the Special Assets Society (SAE) said that they found that the attorney, Enrique Leon Machado, occupied a luxury home that …
(2025-09-01). Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States. democracynow.org 
In 1980, historian Howard Zinn published his classic work, A People's History of the United States. The book would go on to sell over a million copies and change the way many look at history in America. We begin today's special with highlights from a production of Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States, where Zinn introduced dramatic readings from history. Alfre Woodard reads the words of labor activist Mother Jones; Howard's son Jeff Zinn reads the words of IWW poet and organizer Arturo Giovannitti; Marisa Tomei reads the words of the women's suffrage…
(2025-09-01). Refugee Dunghills: Australia Makes Another Nauru Deal. dissidentvoice.org Over the last two decades, Australia has made a name for itself by pursuing barbaric policies towards refugees and asylum seekers arriving by sea. Priding these moves as noble and humanitarian, cruelty born of kindness, these have entailed attacking the right to seek asylum guaranteed under the United Nations Refugee Convention of 1951 and the …
(2025-09-01). Structural Foundations of Africa's Biggest Slum. dissidentvoice.org Poverty is an artificial creation. Join political activist Ajam Baraka and members of the Communist Party of Kenya on a trip, making the case using Kibera, Africa's largest slum. It is symptomatic of a larger issue because, despite Nairobi being the wealthiest county in Kenya, contributing 27% of the country's GDP, 60% of its 5 …
(2025-09-01). Belarus, China adopt investment cooperation roadmap. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Economy Ministry and China's National International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) have adopted mutual cooperation plans for implementation of promising investment projects and human potential development.
(2025-09-01). EAEU, ASEAN preparing cooperation program for 2026-2030. eng.belta.by On the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Bakytzhan Sagintayev held a working meeting with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn.
(2025-09-01). EAEU, ECO forge dialogue on transport routes, industrial cooperation. eng.belta.by On the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Bakytzhan Sagintayev held a working meeting with Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majeed Khan.
(2025-09-01). SCO share in trade via Belarusian commodity exchange up almost 30%. eng.belta.by The trading volume of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) companies on the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) totaled $983 million in January-August 2025, 28% up from the same period of 2024.
(2025-09-01). Azerbaijani MFA: OSCE dissolves Minsk Group on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. eng.belta.by According to the decision, based on the joint letter of appeal of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia addressed to the OSCE chairperson-in-office, the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group, the personal representative of the OSCE chairperson-in-office on the conflict dealt with by the OSCE Minsk Conference, and the OSCE High-Level Planning Group are terminated as of 1 September 2025.
(2025-09-01). Belarus' MFA: Irresponsible policy of European bureaucrats is a threat to the future of Europe. eng.belta.by "The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs watched with interest the attempts to stage a show around Ms. von der Leyen's visit to the EU countries bordering Belarus. As we feared, this trip indeed turned out to be a waste of time in terms of any progress towards improving the situation on the border of Belarus with the European Union member states," the foreign ministry noted.
(2025-09-01). Belarus, Vietnam committed to strengthening parliamentary ties. eng.belta.by Belarus and Vietnam are interested in continuing close dialogue and strengthening parliamentary ties, Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said as he met with Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man.
(2025-09-01). Belarus, Vietnam continue policy towards stronger friendship, cooperation. eng.belta.by Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko went to Vietnam upon instructions of the Belarus president in order to participate the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Independence Day.
(2025-09-01). Kazakhstan urges to unite SCO efforts in fight against terrorism. eng.belta.by The president of Kazakhstan noted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is recognized by the international community as an effective, influential, and necessary international structure.
(2025-09-01). Pezeshkian calls on peace, economic cooperation at SCO summit. eng.belta.by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to take decisive and transparent steps for strengthening global peace and economic cooperation.
(2025-09-01). SCO aims to modernize its activities. eng.belta.by The Shanghai Cooperation Organization heads of state have set the task of modernizing the SCO activities in light of current demands.
(2025-09-01). Tokayev: The SCO could become global leader in rapid AI development. eng.belta.by The SCO has the potential to become a global leader in the rapid development of artificial intelligence, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan said during his speech at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China on 1 September.
(2025-09-01). Xi Jinping proposes initiative on global governance. eng.belta.by Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward an initiative on global governance at a meeting in the SCO plus format in Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko calls for closer industrial cooperation within "Shanghai family" eng.belta.by It is necessary to deepen industrial cooperation within the "Shanghai family", Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in the SCO Plus format, BelTA has learned.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko expresses condolences to people of Afghanistan over earthquake victims. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that it was with deep sorrow that Belarus learned the news of the earthquake in Kunar province, which claimed many lives.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko identifies five priorities for 'SCO family'. eng.belta.by The priorities include multilaterality, security, sustainable development as the foundation of stability in the region, food security as well as industrial development and scientific development.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko: Memory of the Victory is the foundation for modern world order. eng.belta.by "Now that history is being distorted and the heroism of our ancestors is being consigned to oblivion, we recognize particularly clearly that the memory of the Victory is the foundation on which the modern world order should be built," the head of state said.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko: Peace in Eurasia must be a reality, not a dream. eng.belta.by The Belarusian head of state spoke in favor of improving SCO mechanisms to counter security threats and challenges, as well as enhancing coordination among intelligence agencies and defense ministries.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko: The multipolar world is already here. eng.belta.by The era of multipolarity has already arrived, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in the SCO Plus format.
(2025-09-01). Lukashenko upholds China's global governance initiative. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to join China's global governance initiative, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in the SCO Plus format, BelTA has learned.
(2025-09-01). Belarus, Vietnam aim to step up military cooperation. eng.belta.by Major General Leonid Kasinsky, Assistant to the Belarusian Defense Minister for Ideological Work in the Armed Forces – Head of the Main Department of Ideological Work, met with General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, during his visit to the country.
(2025-09-01). Belarus welcomes over 80,000 visa-waiver travelers this summer. eng.belta.by From 1 June to 1 September 2025, Belarus has hosted 79,892 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program.
(2025-09-01). Belarusian prosecution service, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission sign memorandum of understanding. eng.belta.by The foreign colleagues drew attention to the importance of stepping up the counteraction of corruption in various sectors of economy, including via stronger international cooperation.
(2025-09-01). Yemeni Armed Forces Attack Israeli Tanker with Ballistic Missile in Red Sea. english.almanar.com.lb 
Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday they have attacked an Israeli owned tanker with a ballistic missile off the Red Sea coast. Military Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said a statement that a ballistic missile targeted an Israeli oil tanker 'Scarlet Ray' in the northern Red Sea. "The naval forces carried out a military operation …
(2025-09-01). Yemen: Mass Funeral of Martyred PM, Ministers in Sanaa. english.almanar.com.lb 
Thousands of Yemeni bid farewell to Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Rahawi and a number of ministers who were martyred last Thursday in an Israeli strike. Yemenis flock to Al-Sabeen Square in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, with the funeral prayers being held at Shaab Mosque and broadcast by Al-Masirah TV. Crowds inside the mosque chanted against the …
(2025-09-01). Zionist media: An unusual number of drones were launched from Yemen toward 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-01). Al-Quds Brigades: We seized a Zionist drone while it was carrying out intelligence missions in the skies of Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-01). Iran's Military Chief Condemns Israel's Assassination of Yemeni Officials. english.almanar.com.lb 
Chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has condemned Israel's assassination of several top Yemeni officials, saying that "this crime" reflects a profound fear of the expanding axis of resistance and the unity of regional nations in defending the Palestinian cause and countering Israeli occupation. Mousavi made …
(2025-09-01). Death Toll from Afghanistan Earthquake Surpasses 800. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2025-09-01). Israeli drone raids and burns an excavator in Rab Al-Tlateen border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-09-01). Israeli Drones Roam Skies of Beirut's Dahieh, Strike Bulldozer in Border Village. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli enemy continued on Monday violating the Lebanese sovereignty as well as the ceasefire agreement based on the UN Resolution 1701. In this context, a Zionist drone raided and burnt an excavator in Rab Al-Tlateen border town, South Lebanon, according to Al-Manar reporter. Meanwhile, Zionist drones roamed the skies of Beirut's Dahieh. A Lebanese citizen …
(2025-09-01). Israel uses aid to exploit and humiliate. electronicintifada.net Numerous testimonies from Palestinians who have trekked to aid sites point to systematic Israeli efforts to humiliate and kill.
(2025-09-01). French think tank Sahel Intelligence exposed as Moroccan disinfo. newarab.com 
In late June 2025, Moroccan newspapers reported that General SaàØd Chengriha, Algeria's chief of army staff, had ordered the Polisario Front to surrender Iranian drones to the Algerian intelligence services, and redeployed Iranian militias from secret bases in Algeria to Sahelian states and the Libyan border. | The Moroccan outlets that reported the story cited a specialist publication called Sahel Intelligence, which in turn referred to unnamed sources close to the Algerian general. | 
A massive rescue operation was underway in The earthquake struck just before midnight, shaking buildings from
(2025-09-01). Berri rejects US plan as Beirut pushes for Hezbollah disarmament. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Speaker of Parliament Months after Israel's devastating war on Lebanon and under heavy US pressure, Lebanon's government this month tasked the army with drawing up a plan to dis…
(2025-09-01). Carrefour guards in Tunisia assault pro-Palestine protesters. newarab.com 
Blood streaked the floor of a
(2025-09-01). China, Russia join Iran in rejecting E3 sanctions on Tehran. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Israel destroying Umayyad sites under Al-Aqsa with excavations. newarab.com 
Israeli excavations beneath Jerusalem's The governorate said in a statement that leaked videos had shown "excavations and demolition operations carried out by the Israeli occupation underneath the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque. | The statement added that the digging is "deliberately target Islamic monuments dating back to the Umayyad period (661-750 AD), which c…
(2025-09-01). Israel mulls West Bank annexation amid Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
Israeli leaders are considering annexing parts of the
(2025-09-01). Leaked Israeli file reveals Gideon's Chariots operation failed. newarab.com 
A leaked classified The operation, which is the Israeli given name for the aggression targeting However, the actions detailed in the report, which was published in…
(2025-09-01). Scots to march in Edinburgh to demand 'full boycott' of Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Sudan army strike kills at least 12 in Darfur's RSF-held Nyala. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Ukraine denies role in alleged plot to assassinate PUK leader. newarab.com 
The Embassy of Ukraine in On 27 August, Sulaimaniyah's securi…
(2025-09-01). Why is Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida popular for Palestinians. newarab.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed on Sunday that Israel had assassinated Writing on X, Katz
(2025-09-01). Yemen's Houthis detain at least 11 WFP staff in Sanaa, Hodeidah. newarab.com 
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(2025-09-01). Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Red Sea ship with missile. newarab.com 
The The UK Maritime Trade Operations (U…
(2025-09-01). The Iran regime is taking out its impotence on Afghan refugees. newarab.com 
A recent Exhausted, fearful, and forcibly forced out, their tragic deaths reopened debates about the fate of Afghan refugees in Iran. But this time, the issue is no longer just humanitarian. In the wake of the
(2025-09-01). T Hoxha: Is UK arbitrarily detaining pro-Palestine activists. newarab.com 
In November 2024, The entirety…
(2025-09-01). Clean Solar Outshines Filthy Oil. dissidentvoice.org 
We can have a world that runs on a resource that's available to everyone everywhere. — Bill McKibben There's a renaissance of nature powering the world, and it's happening throughout the planet hidden from public view because it's everywhere all at once and not in one isolated location easily identified. It's solar panel installations experiencing …
(2025-09-01). Digital Siege of Balochistan. dissidentvoice.org To the people of Balochistan, connectivity is not meant by scrolling through their social media or by undertaking a light entertainment. Internet access is tenuous at best, which — in one of the most poorly dealt with provinces in Pakistan — serves both as a lifeline to education, economic opportunity, and communication with the rest …
(2025-09-01). Yvette Cooper's new rules on asylum seekers' families will target the most vulnerable. thecanary.co As MPs return to parliament on 1 September, home secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to announce stricter rules on asylum seekers' families coming to the UK. The announcement seeks to counter mounting rhetoric surrounding the so-called 'small boats crisis'. It also follows legal troubles around the use of hotels to house asylum seekers. When somebody […] | By
(2025-09-01). Labour's 30 hours free childcare will not benefit the poorest families. thecanary.co On 1 September, the Labour Party government announced that it will now fund 30 hours of free childcare per week for eligible families. It claims that this fulfills pledges made to tackle the cost of childcare. However, experts have been quick to point out that not everybody will benefit from the increase. Labour's 30 hours […] | By
(2025-09-01). Rachel Reeves latest idea for Thames Water is her most disastrous yet. thecanary.co Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has told debt-ridden Thames Water to seek a "market-based solution" to its woes in a recent open letter to the company's 100-institution-strong creditor group. 'Market-based solution' to Thames Water In the letter, Reeves stated over Thames Water that: The government recognises the seriousness of the situation facing Thames Water […] | By
(2025-09-01). Filton 24 hunger striker tells the Canary government is monitoring her under counter extremism. thecanary.co 
Because of the government's abuse of counter-terrorism powers, Teuta Hoxha from the Palestine Action Filton 24, has been held in prison without trial for the last nine months, and has been on hunger strike since 11 August as a protest against the denial of her basic rights. She says herself and her Palestine Action codefendants […] | By
(2025-09-01). DWP quietly replacing new-style ESA with "Unemployment Insurance" thecanary.co The Labour Party government's war on chronically ill and disabled people is only just getting started. After the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rammed through its brutal cuts to Universal Credit, and backlash forced it to shelve its plans to slash access to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), it has a suite of further vicious […] | By
(2025-09-01). Protesters in Indonesia set fire to parliament after cops kill taxi driver. thecanary.co 
Protesters in Indonesia have set fire to a parliament building, as massive unrest sweeps the country. Working-class people are fighting back in more than 30 towns and cities against the cost of living, politicians' perks, and police brutality. Parliament set to fire by the Indonesian youth and workers and the predominant reason is the increase in […] | By
(2025-09-01). Trump Can Bring Peace to Ukraine But… fpif.org It has become a ritual of American politics: Donald Trump strides onto the global stage, proclaims himself the indispensable dealmaker, and promises to end wars with the flourish of a handshake. The latest act in this familiar drama is his attempt to position himself as the peacemaker between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Yet the spectacle unfolding in Alaska, Washington, and beyond reveals less about peace than about Trump's peculiar brand of transactional diplomacy, which mistakes surrender for settlement and optics for substance. | Trump's admirers hail him as a natu…
(2025-09-01). Flags aren't left or right wing yet suddenly, they are. thecanary.co The obsession with flags is called vexillomania. A flag is just a symbol. It's tribalism — which side I'm on. Tribalism in football is mostly good natured banter. I've been to European games and international games where it has built bridges with foreign fans. That's what responsible adults do. Tribalism says my side is good, […] | By
(2025-09-01). The Growing Trend of Culturally Sensitive Cosmetic Surgery. thecanary.co Cosmetic surgery has always been closely linked to beauty ideals, but in recent years those ideals have shifted dramatically. What once leaned heavily toward a standardised, often Eurocentric model is now evolving into something more inclusive: culturally sensitive cosmetic surgery. This new approach prioritises the preservation and enhancement of ethnic traits, celebrating diversity rather than […] | By
(2025-09-01). Your full guide to Camino de Santiago. thecanary.co The Camino de Santiago, one of Europe's most transformative experiences, is rapidly growing in popularity. In fact, last year attracted a record-breaking number of nearly half a million pilgrims. So, if you're wondering what it is or how to do it, this guide will tell you everything you need to know. What is the Camino […] | By
(2025-09-01). Starmer's peddling to Farage is a stain on the last shreds of our national moral conscience. thecanary.co We're now at that point of the not-so-great immigration debate where mainstream political leaders are committing to sending refugees back to the Taliban to be slaughtered, to the unbridled glee of a bloodthirsty minority that think "our" is spelled as "are", and painting a red cross on a roundabout is an act of revolution not […] | By
(2025-09-01). Trans Kids Deserve Better get stab threats at protest outside JK Rowling play. thecanary.co While terves go around claiming trans people are a threat to kids, a known TERF stood by as a man threatened trans protesters with a knife and encouraged him outside a performance of The Cursed Child. On Friday 29 August, young activists from Trans Kids Deserve Better protested outside the Palace Theatre where the play […] | By
(2025-09-01). 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 Monday 1 September 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Gemini Moon puts a megaphone in your hands, but don't just bark orders. Today, your role is to spark conversation that spreads. Organise […] | By
(2025-09-01). Labour looks set to leave a glaring loophole in the upcoming coal ban bill. thecanary.co Environmental group Coal Action Network has obtained expert legal advice that reveals that the UK government's coal licence ban bill seriously risks failing in its aim to stop all new coal mining in the UK. This would be an embarrassment for the Labour government, who is expected to announce the new bill at COP30 this […] | By
(2025-09-01). Pro-indy groups call on the Corbyn/Sultana party to let Scotland decide its own path. thecanary.co A group of pro-independence organisations have said there is "space for a new left party in Scotland" as Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana launch the founding process for a new socialist party. Space in Scotland for an independent 'Your Party' The newly-formed Platform for Socialism & Independence (PSI) is appealing to the fledgling 'Your Party' […] | By
(2025-09-01). Elon Musk's AI just turned against tax-dodging elites. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 31 August, the Daily Mail published a front page criticising the tax affairs of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. While we agree it's fair game for honest journalists to question the government, we're not so sure anyone who works for the Daily Mail could consider themselves an honest journalist. Once activist highlighted why that […] | By
(2025-09-01). Gary's Economics blasts 'childish' arguments against wealth taxes. thecanary.co 
Gary Stevenson is an economist and former trader who's one of the UK's leading proponents for wealth taxes. In his latest video via Gary's Economics, he's taken apart the "childish" arguments against the UK implementing a wealth tax. He also gives reason to be optimistic about the future. Gary's Economics: growing inequality In the blurb […] | By
(2025-09-01). Richard Tice falls apart live on TV during the softest of interviews. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 31 August, the Reform Party's deputy leader Richard Tice sat down for an interview with Sky News's Trevor Phillips. It seemed like Sky News had set the stage for Tice to enjoy the softest of softball interviews, with the morning's panel agreeing that Reform were the only party with a clear and appealing […] | By
(2025-09-01). Leaked emails link NHS data privatiser Palantir to Jeffrey Epstein. thecanary.co In 2023, the then-Conservative government awarded Palantir with a £330m contract to "build a new NHS data platform". The move proved controversial because Palantir is a US spy tech firm and its co-founder Peter Thiel is a prominent Trump donor with links to convicted sex offender Jeffry Epstein. Now, a trove of leaked emails have […] | By
(2025-09-01). Facebook group Meta accused of violating women and children (again). thecanary.co Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — has once again attracted criticism for its treatment of women and children. According to a report from Reuters, the company allowed and facilitated the creation of chatbots which imitated celebrities like "Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez". Reuters reports that legal […] | By
(2025-09-01). Conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen: China, Russia India Build New World Order. gilbertdoctorow.com My Indian broadcaster friends may take their time sharing links to videos of our panel discussions today and in the past couple of days, but here in my conversation recorded in the late afternoon today with Professor Glenn Diesen you will find most of the ideas I discussed with the Indians and then also a …
(2025-09-01). News X (India) interview of this afternoon: India Loses $100B to China Despite Bilateral Talks China-India Trade Gap. gilbertdoctorow.com I take my hat off to the production team at News X for speeding to me the link to this afternoon's interview on the results of the now closed Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, Chkna. | The interview is brief and self-explanatory. Enjoy the show!
(2025-09-01). News X (India) panel discussion ahead of the SCO summit. gilbertdoctorow.com News X (India) panel discussion ahead of the SCO summit As noted in my last essay, the Indian broadcasters have been overloaded by their coverage of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit from a couple of days prior to its opening through its culmination with issuance of its declaration today. I have just received from News …
(2025-09-01). CNN18 (India) panel discussion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. gilbertdoctorow.com This has been a very hectic day of interviews and panel discussions with three Indian broadcasters — News X, News X World and CNN18. The visit of their Prime Minister Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit has been followed in India with at least as much attention, probably more than in Russia, where it …
(2025-09-01). Selected Articles: Lethal Weapons. Ever-Increasing War Expenditures. globalresearch.ca 
By War continues to spread across Europe because it is fundamentally fuelled by the very strategy that caused it to erupt. After the summit with Putin in …
(2025-09-01). Is Britain Losing Its Geopolitical Relevance? globalresearch.ca With improving relations between Russia and the US, one of the biggest losers politically will likely be Britain. As Russia and America engage, it seems Britain loses relevance. | This is how the Financial Times
(2025-09-01). Lethal Weapons. Ever-Increasing War Expenditures. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca War continues to spread across Europe because it is fundamentally fuelled by the very strategy that caused it to erupt.
(2025-09-01). Italy's Prime Minister Meloni Endorses Adding Ukraine to NATO's Defense Umbrella. globalresearch.ca Despite Ukraine's unpopularity among ordinary people in Western countries, most European leaders insist on a policy of total and unrestricted support for the Kiev regime. This stance is maintained even by politicians who came to power promising a nationalist and …
(2025-09-01). Video: US vs Venezuela: A Different Angle. Arnold August. globalresearch.ca "The Maduro government gave a call for the people of Venezuela to enlist into the militia in order to join the civic military union to thwart any attempt by the United States to actually invade Venezuela. | Because of this domestic …
(2025-09-01). Latin America and the Caribbean in the Face of US Desperation. The DEA Endorses the Drug Cartels. Stephen Sefton. globalresearch.ca The general consensus in Latin America and the Caribbean is that organized crime is the main threat to the region's security. | What is usually omitted is the central role of the US government in manipulating the regional structures of organized …
(2025-09-01). U.S. Regime Has Killed 20-30 Million People Since World War II. globalresearch.ca Originally published on March 22, 2018. March 19-20, 2023 Commemorates the Illegal Invasion of Iraq | Introduction: | After the catastrophic attacks of September 11 2001 monumental sorrow and a feeling of desperate and understandable anger began to permeate the American psyche. …
(2025-09-01). Announcing: Anathema Volume 11 Issue 1. itsgoingdown.org Announcing a new issue of Anathema, a Philadelphia-based anarchist periodical. Volume 11 Issue 1 (PDF for reading 8.5×11) Volume 11 Issue 1 (PDF for printing 11×17) In this issue: What Went Down Ins & Outs Leadership Is It Fascism? Ten Years Of Anti-Gentrification Ben Morea Talk Reportback Anarchist Muay Thai The Moon Is Down Review Photo…
(2025-09-01). India- China's diplomatic reset and the future of South Asia. moderndiplomacy.eu Diplomacy in Asia is moving at a swift pace where the upcoming SCO summit will emerge as the latest focal point. As the two Asian powers reengage, Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to New Delhi on 18-19 August laid the foundation of this reset. The engagement ahead of the SCO summit represented a crucial …
(2025-09-01). They're Lying About Venezuela While Moving War Machinery Into Place. orinocotribune.com 
By Caitlin Johnstone — Aug 31, 2025 | As if we didn't have enough ugliness in the world right now, Trump In an article titled "
(2025-09-01). Venezuela and the Heart of the Struggle for a New World. orinocotribune.com By Carmen Parejo Rendón — Aug 20, 2025 | "We will defend our independence with all the means at our disposal and we will raise our protest before the Spanish nation and its intelligent people, who we believe do not dispute the legality of our demands," said Abd el-Krim, a Riffian revolutionary leader who resisted French and Spanish colonial occupation in the early 20th century. These words, which distinguish between the power that oppresses and the people who can understand and resist, resonate today more strongly than ever from Venezuela. Because Venezuela is not only a country beset by imperialism: it is…
(2025-09-01). The Heart Is a Muscle: 19 Embodiments of Antifascist Grief. itsgoingdown.org 
Long-time anarchist author and organizer Cindy Milstein presents a collection of stories about resistance and grief. Print PDF HERE Read PDF HERE Somehow, "antifascist grief" doesn't roll off the tongue like the phrase "climate grief," but perhaps it needs, if not a name, to at least be named. To be acknowledged. To step out of…
(2025-09-01). US To Deploy Controversial Typhon Missile System to Japan for First Time. news.antiwar.com The US Army announced on Friday that it will be deploying the controversial Typhon missile system to Japan for drills in September, a move strongly condemned by Russia and China. The Typhon, also known as Mid-Range Capability, is a land-based missile launcher that can fire nuclear-capable Tomahawk missiles, which have a range exceeding 1,000 miles, …
(2025-09-01). Armed Conflict in Sudan: Humanitarian Diplomacy Solutions Framework. moderndiplomacy.eu The Republic of Sudan's flippant adventure to implicate external players for its domestic crises has boomeranged, as is axiomatic from the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 04 March 2025 to procure provisional measures, and the ICJ heard it on 10 April 2025 to determine de-escalation …
(2025-09-01). Egypt's support for implementing China's Global Development Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu Egypt's strong support for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) spirit in Tianjin, China, 2025, and its tremendous support for the China-led and supported global development and security initiative, especially with the participation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his meeting with Cai Xi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the …
(2025-09-01). SCO 2025: China and Egypt Push Shanghai Spirit Principles on Global Stage. moderndiplomacy.eu Egypt is a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization "SCO" 2025 at Tianjin, China. More and more countries are applying to join the "SCO family," which fully demonstrates that the concept of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and its development prospects are widely optimistic. They're …
(2025-09-01). Agricultural Research and Technology Collaboration with in BRICS Framework. infobrics.org The Government of India (GoI) has actively contributed to agricultural research and cooperation within the BRICS framework through a multifaceted approach aimed at enhancing food security, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and facilitating knowledge exchange amongst the member countries…
(2025-09-01). BRICS on Multilateral Peace and Security Architecture. infobrics.org Despite broad consensus on issues like terrorism and multilateral reform, BRICS remains constrained by strategic tensions, limited institutional mandate, and divergent national interests in shaping a coherent peace and security architecture…
(2025-09-01). BRICS Justifiably Calls for IMF Reforms. 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. BRICS has sought the establishment of a new system which would more accurately reflect the global economic landscape and increase the representation of developing countries in the IMF's decision-making process…
(2025-09-01). Germany wants to support Ukraine by ending generous welfare state. infobrics.org Merz warns that the conflict in Ukraine could drag on for a long time.
(2025-09-01). 'Trump Zone' Would See Southern Lebanon Occupied, Depopulated. news.antiwar.com The more information we get about the "Trump economic zone" proposal in southern Lebanon, the worse it seems for the people who live there. The latest reports reveal the plan to totally depopulate the south of the country, to place the whole area under US military control, and to grant Israel to right to build …
(2025-09-01). Yemen Mourns Prime Minister, Ministers Killed in Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Yemeni Prime Minister In a statement, the Yemeni presidency revealed that, amid the ongoing and
(2025-09-01). The Opening Statement — Summer 2025. itsgoingdown.org Announcing a new issue of The Opening Statement, an abolitionist publication from Michigan. Celebrate our 25th issue of The Opening Statement! TOS is a free quarterly newsletter that features articles, poetry, political writing and opinion pieces by people inside and outside of prison. This issue of The Opening Statement includes two articles, an interview, and a poem….
(2025-09-01). Aaron Benanav: Beyond Capitalism—2. newleftreview.org Following his analytic survey of socialist economic theory and practice in the last number of NLR, Aaron Benanav sets out a design for institutions that could structure an economic democracy beyond capital accumulation and waged labour. A novel dual-currency system, elected investment boards, worker self-management and trans-sectoral coordination, responsive to the broadest social goals.
(2025-09-01). Carolyn Lesjak: Writing the Collective. newleftreview.org Carolyn Lesjak on Fredric Jameson, Inventions of a Present. The cultural theorist's literary criticism assembled for the first time, yielding new insights on method.
(2025-09-01). Jonathan Ree: The Analytic Ideology. newleftreview.org Jonathan Rée on Christoph Schuringa, A Social History of Analytic Philosophy. Critique of the ideological function of Anglo-American philosophy's hegemonic style.
(2025-09-01). Julia Hertà§g: Three Generations of German Working Class Cinema. newleftreview.org Picking up on Emilie Bickerton's identification in NLR 109 of a new genre of films centred on the working class, Julia Hertà§g offers a comparative-historical view of German Arbeiterfilme. Themes and forms tracked from the radical efflorescence of Weimar through the sixties rebellion against the Bonn Republic to the anomic social landscape of…
(2025-09-01). Julian Stallabrass: Arts of Distraction. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Claire Bishop, Disordered Attention. Case studies limning a contemporary artworld in which viewing is reconfigured by digital distractions.
(2025-09-01). Kevin Gray: Old Wine in New Bottles. newleftreview.org Though brandishing 'Stop the Steal!' placards, along with US and Israeli flags, nationalist mobilizations in South Korea draw on a different lineage to that of Trump, Bolsonaro or Farage. The latest NLR study of rising new rights locates the RoK's conservative bloc in its history of collaboration with Japanese and American imperialism, now re-gearing against the PRC.
(2025-09-01). Martti Koskenniemi: The Laws That Rule Us. newleftreview.org In an expansive response to Perry Anderson's critique of international law in NLR 143, Martti Koskenniemi counterposes to headline rulings on crimes against humanity the opaque, pervasive network of techniques that constitutes the legal infrastructure of global capitalism, shaping our unequal world-social relations and how we imagine them.
middleeasteye.net (2025-09-01). US poll finds 60 percent of Gen Z voters back Hamas over Israel in Gaza war
A new survey has revealed a sharp generational split in United States attitudes towards Israel's war on Gaza, with younger voters showing unprecedented support for Hamas as Israel carries out a genocide.
(2025-09-01). European factories expand, Asia faces slowdown. moderndiplomacy.eu Factory activity in the Eurozone expanded for the first time since mid-2022 due to domestic demand offseting the impact of U.S. tariffs. However, mixed signals were reported over the Chinese economy, with one survey suggesting modest expansion, contradicting an official readout that showed activity continuing to shrink. Export powerhouses Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan all …
(2025-09-01). Germany dismisses von der Leyen's comments on EU troops for Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, dismissed premature remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on plans to send European troops to Ukraine, stating she lacked the mandate to discuss the matter. Von der Leyen stated that Europe is developing "pretty precise plans" for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine as part of post-conflict …
(2025-09-01). China's Xi, Russia's Putin Share Vision for New Global Order at Security Forum. moderndiplomacy.eu Background The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic and security bloc, has become a key platform for China and Russia to promote alternatives to Western-dominated institutions. Against the backdrop of strained ties with the United States and global economic turbulence, the bloc met in Tianjin, China, with leaders from over 20 non-Western countries …
(2025-09-01). Who Is Vying to Form Thailand's Next Government? moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand is facing renewed political uncertainty following the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on August 29 for an ethics violation. Her removal has destabilized the ruling Pheu Thai party, led by the powerful Shinawatra family, and opened the door for rival political forces to bid for power. What Happened In the days since the …
(2025-09-01). The Lingering Shadows of Slavery. moderndiplomacy.eu I still remember, a few summers ago, the haunting images of migrant workers in India trudging barefoot along highways, clinging to overcrowded trains and buses in the hope of reaching homes alive. That collective trauma of the Covid-19-induced lockdown etched in India's memory of how uncertain life can be. This ordeal is vividly captured in …
(2025-09-01). Venezuela Donates 6,100 Tons of Food to Cuba, Launches New ALBA-TCP Trade Route (+Solidarity vs Military Aggression). orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan ship Manuel Gual, which departed from La Guaira state, arrived at the Mariel Special Development Zone in Havana, carrying 6,100 tons of donations in the form of food and various products. It was received by Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. | Following its arrival, Cruz highlighted on social media the strategic and human value of this action amid the difficult economic circumstances facing the country. | The vessel's arrival inaugurated the shipping and trade route between the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America—People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), which p…
(2025-09-01). Tracing The Rise And Fall Of New Orleans Working Class. popularresistance.org On October 24, 1892, nearly 3,000 New Orleans Teamsters, Scalesmen and Packers—known as the Triple Alliance or Triple A—walked off their jobs on the levees to demand overtime pay, a 10-hour-workday, and a closed shop. | Representing merchants, railroad owners, and commodities exchanges, the Board of Trade announced that it would sign an agreement with the unions representing the white Scalesmen and Packers' unions but under no circumstance would it enter into an agreement with "niggers," as they referred to the Black Teamsters. | The New Orleans Times-Democrat did its part to put its thumb on the scal…
(2025-09-01). Labour Just Banned Israel From The UK's Biggest Arms Fair. popularresistance.org The Labour Party government has now confirmed that it has decided to bar Israel's official delegation from taking part in the UK's largest arms fair. Israel had been planning to attend the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London this September. | While campaigners have welcomed the news, they've also slammed the UK government for its "cowardly" handwringing — since it was actually the Israeli government that pulled its country pavilion from the event. | The Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) opens at London's ExCeL centre on 9 September. DSEI takes place biennially. It…
(2025-09-01). Yemen Confirms Prime Minister Killed In Israeli Strike On Sanaa. popularresistance.org A Houthi official has vowed "vengeance" against Israel after the Yemeni group confirmed that Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Thursday strike on Sanaa along with "several" other ministers, the Houthis said in a statement on Saturday. | Al-Rahawi, who served as prime minister in areas of the divided country that the group controls, was targeted along with other members of the Houthi-led government during a w…
(2025-09-01). A Funny Thing Happened To US Warships On Their Way To The Caribbean. popularresistance.org The USA has deployed two warships, an armed nuclear submarine and 4,500 troops to the Caribbean Sea. According to Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, their supposed mission is to combat drug trafficking and a drug cartel called "Cartel de los Soles" [Cartel of the Sun's]. Rubio claims that it is led by President Maduro, and he insists that it is intent on "flooding" the US with narcotics. He stated that this cartel is one of the largest criminal organizations that exists in the hemisphere. | Military experts, however, point out that two warships and a nuclear submarine is overkill and ineffective to combat smugglers…
(2025-09-01). Prominent Ukrainian Fascist Shot Dead In Lviv. popularresistance.org Earlier today the Ukraine Member of Parliament Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in Lviv (aka Lvov, Lemberg). | Parubiy was walking down a road near his home when a man with a motorcycle helmet and a delivery bag came up behind him. The man lifted a pistol and shot Parubiy seven or eight times before walking away. | About a year ago another prominent rightwing person, Iryna Farion, was also killed in Lviv. | Parubiy was the organizer and commander of the fascist militia during the Maidan coup in February 2014. During those days several snipers from Georgia, stationed at the Hotel Ukraina which was under opposition con…
(2025-09-01). Weapons Of War Don't Belong In Our Schools And Sacred Spaces. popularresistance.org As the school year resumes across the United States, so too has the tragic recurrence of school shootings. Since August 1, there have been five such incidents nationwide. | On Wednesday morning, a devastating attack unfolded at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Just before 8: 30 a.m., during morning Mass, a 23-year-old former student opened fire outside the school's chapel. The shooting lasted only a few minutes but left lasting and tragic consequences: two students were killed, and 18 others were injured — including 15 students between the ages of 6 and 15, as well as three elderly parishioners i…
(2025-09-01). Medicare Pilot Hands Denials To Private Algorithms. popularresistance.org The Trump administration is launching a pilot program in six states that will allow artificial intelligence to help decide whether elderly Americans can receive certain medical procedures under traditional Medicare. The move has been likened by critics to the creation of "AI death panels," with experts and advocates warning it risks importing the most unpopular practices of private insurance into the federal health program. | The pilot, officially named the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, is scheduled to begin in January and last six years. It will run in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, T…
(2025-09-01). Disaster Resilience Planning Saves Money and Lives. progressive.org Instead of cutting funds for disaster planning, the Trump Administration needs to prioritize risk reduction.
(2025-09-01). These Billionaires Have Already Spent $19 Million In A Bid To Defeat Mamdani. progressivehub.net MIKE LUDWIG | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-09-01). 308 arrested in N Cape Operation Shanela. sanews.gov.za 308 arrested in N Cape Operation Shanela | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is continuing its efforts to address crime through Operation Shanela II. | The most recent phase of the operation, conducted from Monday, 25 August to Sunday, 31 August, resulted in the arrest of 308 individuals. | The operation included vehicle checkpoints, stop-and-search activities, foot and vehicle patrols, compliance inspections, and targeted interventions aimed at curbing drug trafficking and illicit goods smuggling. | During the week-long initiative, police stopped and searched 3 546 vehicles and 6 663…
(2025-09-01). Business delegation concludes its selling mission in Nigeria and Ghana. sanews.gov.za Business delegation concludes its selling mission in Nigeria and Ghana | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has concluded its Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana. ⚪ The mission formed part of the dtic's ongoing mandate to strengthen South Africa's trade and investment footprint across the continent and to position local companies for opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). ⚪ Over the course of the weeklong selling mission held from 25-30 August, a delegation of South African companies, supported through the Export and Investment As…
(2025-09-01). Eviction notices issued to occupants of hijacked State properties. sanews.gov.za Eviction notices issued to occupants of hijacked State properties | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has issued eviction notices to over 100 illegal occupants who have hijacked State properties in Cape Town. | Two properties in Goodwood and Khayelitsha, meant for use by the South African Police Service (SAPS), have been hijacked and are illegally occupied. | Zikalala issued the eviction notices while leading Operation Bring Back (OBB) in Cape Town on Sunday. | Operation Bring Back is a nationwide campaign led by DPWI Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, and its intended purpose is to r…
(2025-09-01). KZN signs agreement with Christian Council to tackle social ills. sanews.gov.za KZN signs agreement with Christian Council to tackle social ills | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has signed a landmark co-operation agreement with the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZN CC), signalling a decisive shift towards structured collaboration between government and the faith sector to confront some of the province's most urgent social challenges. | Signed in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, the agreement establishes a strategic partnership aimed at addressing crime, poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and moral decline through coordinated, province-wide interventions. | Grounded in practical and…
(2025-09-01). Women entrepreneurs urged to harness procurement opportunities. sanews.gov.za Women entrepreneurs urged to harness procurement opportunities | Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on women entrepreneurs across sectors including ICT, agriculture, finance, education, hospitality, energy, and climate to take advantage of legal frameworks, government programmes, and the 40% public procurement target to strengthen their businesses. | Speaking at the Women-Owned Business Empowerment series in Richards Bay, on Saturday, Letsike stressed that the commitments to women's economic participation must be "tracked and enforced." | "Empowerme…
(2025-09-01). Israel's foreign influence is the most unrelenting in US history. responsiblestatecraft.org In
(2025-09-01). Government extends fishing permits for small pelagic sector. sanews.gov.za Government extends fishing permits for small pelagic sector | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has extended permits for the Small Pelagic sector due to review applications brought before the Western Cape High Court on the finalisation of appeals in the 2021/22 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP). ⚪ The department had originally aimed to complete this process by 29 August 2025. | However, later court orders required adjustments to this timetable. Following consultation with stakeholders, the new deadline for finalisation is 30 October 2025. ⚪ "By extending permits and engaging open…
(2025-09-01). SANParks reopens hiking trail on Table Mountain. sanews.gov.za SANParks reopens hiking trail on Table Mountain | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the second phase of the reopening of Silvermine Gate 1 and most of the trails in the Silvermine area on Table Mountain on Monday. | This follows the successful reopening of Silvermine Gate 2 and areas of Tokai on 1 July after the fire in late April 2025 that affected approximately 2 800 hectares in the area. | Located in the central section of the Table Mountain National Park, Silvermine offers some of the best hikes in the park with beautiful fynbos landscapes. | "Upper Tokai will also reopen on 1 Septembe…
(2025-09-01). Work on reviewing inflation targeting ongoing. sanews.gov.za Work on reviewing inflation targeting ongoing | While government continues to review reducing inflation levels, the Ministry of Finance and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have asserted that the work being done on it will be evidence based. ⚪ South Africa continues to target inflation within the 3‚Äí6% range, with the SARB focusing on anchoring inflation at the midpoint of the range, or 4.5%, since 2017. ⚪ "Research and consultations have however highlighted a range of specific challenges associated with a wide target band and the long-term costs to the economy and entrenched inequalit…
(2025-09-01). Major Shanghai summit of US 'adversaries' sends clear message. responsiblestatecraft.org The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a grouping of Asian and Eurasian states, opened on Sunday in the Chinese city of Tianjin. China is aiming to maximize the payoffs from the spectacle of the SCO's largest-ever gathering.More than 20 world leaders including those from North Korea, India, Iran, central Asian states, Turkey, and China's close partner Russia are being hosted by President Xi Jinping. The Secretary-Generals of the United Nations and ASEAN are both taking part. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had planned to attend but cancelled at the last minute due to anti-government…
(2025-09-01). Silicon Valley Insider Exposes Cult-Like AI Companies Aaron Bastani Meets Karen Hao. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. By Aaron Bastani / Novara Media As artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally alter the way …
(2025-09-01). Pezeshkian: Iran Seeks Diplomatic Resolution of Nuclear Issue. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed Iran's commitment to resolving issues related to its nuclear program through diplomacy and interaction, saying Tehran has always sought peace and stability while condemning the Zionist regime's acts of aggression.
(2025-09-01). Pezeshkian Calls SCO Plus A Platform for Global Peace, Cooperation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus summit as a pivotal forum for strengthening international cooperation and promoting global peace, justice, and sustainable development.
(2025-09-01). Iranian Defense Minister Urges Stronger SCO Security Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh called for enhanced cooperation among the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, stressing the need to strengthen regional security and economic resilience in the face of unilateralism.
(2025-09-01). Russia, China, Pakistan Defy Snapback: Iranian Diplomat. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi highlighted the opposition of Russia, China, and Pakistan to the re-imposition of UN sanctions on Iran, describing their stance as a significant point of convergence with Tehran.
(2025-09-01). Araqchi Condemns Israeli Assassination of Yemeni PM, Officials. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denounced the Zionist regime's "cowardly" attack targeting Yemeni leaders, lambasting the UN's inaction on the Israeli atrocities that have jeopardized international peace and security.
(2025-09-01). Yemeni Forces Launch Missile at Israeli-Owned Tanker in Red Sea. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemeni forces said on Monday they have launched a missile towards the Liberia-flagged Israeli-owned tanker 'Scarlet Ray' near Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Yanbu.
(2025-09-01). Iran Offers Help to Afghanistan after Deadly Earthquake. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson expressed the country's readiness to provide relief aid to Afghanistan in the wake of an earthquake that has killed over 600 people.
(2025-09-01). President Congratulates Iran Youth Team on Winning FIVB U-21 World Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the country's youth volleyball team following their victory at the U-21 Volleyball World Championship in China.
(2025-09-01). Iran Ready for Cooperation with Pakistan to Ensure Regional Peace, Prosperity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran's readiness to expand cooperation with Pakistan to promote regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
(2025-09-01). Iran's President Calls on SCO to Promote Peace, Boost Economic Cooperation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to adopt practical measures for fostering peace and advancing economic collaboration among its member states, emphasizing Iran's readiness to play an active role in strengthening collective initiatives.
(2025-09-01). Iran Honors Imam Musa Sadr's Legacy of Unity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman paid tribute to Imam Musa al-Sadr for his role in promoting unity and perseverance.
(2025-09-01). Trump Just Tried to Illegally Deport 600+ Guatemalan Kids on Holiday Weekend. scheerpost.com By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams In an effort reminiscent of US President Donald Trump using the Alien Enemies Act to send hundreds of migrants to a Salvadoran prison, his administration just tried to deport more than 600 unaccompanied children to Guatemala over Labor Day weekend—though for now, a federal judge's order appears to have halted the plan, unlike last time. …
(2025-09-01). Chris Hedges: The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists. scheerpost.com His Favorite Merchant — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | There are two types of war correspondents. The first type does not attend press conferences. They do not beg generals and politicians for interviews. They take risks to report from combat zones. They send ba…
(2025-09-01). On A Lighter Note. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Evidently real childhood, beyond internet, is alive and kicking)) As per Broken Peach, this Spanish cover band is, hm, most of the time better than originals and my God these girls can sing harmony, and that's just the rehearsal. Yes, they are very easy on the eye too. Something pleasant for the Labor Day. They should tour the US. They are way better than the "nostalgy circuit" for old farts like me. Evidently young people also dig them because ⚪ let's be frank ⚪ classic rock-pop of 1960-1980s is simply superior on every level than 99% of todays crap they call pop-music.
(2025-09-01). Israel's 'new, violent Zionism' as a harbinger of Imperial geo-politics of submission and obedience. strategic-culture.su For a Leviathan to function, it must remain rational and powerful, Alastair Crooke writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Israel…
(2025-09-01). Kiev, Budapest, Varsavia: un equilibrio destinato a peggiorare? strategic-culture.su Proseguendo con la sua volontà scellerata, Zelensky si sta ritrovando sempre più solo e isolato | Segue nostro Interdipendenze economiche, attriti politici, memoria corta | Le relazioni tra Ucraina e Polonia hanno vissuto un periodo di profonda trasformazione negli ultimi anni, in particolare con l'escalation del conflitto russo-ucraino a partire dal 2022. Questo scenario ha fortemente ridefinito la cooperazione bilaterale in termini e…
(2025-09-01). Netherlands forced to ration electricity. strategic-culture.su By Christer ERICSSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Tens of thousands of companies and households are waiting to connect to the…
(2025-09-01). Seoul tra l'alleanza militare con Washington e il partenariato commerciale con Pechino. strategic-culture.su Di fronte a una competizione geopolitica crescente, la Corea del Sud conduce una diplomazia pragmatica: mantenere la garanzia di sicurezza statunitense e, al tempo stesso, coltivare legami economici profondi con la Cina, suo primo partner commerciale e principale anello nelle catene globali del valore. | Segue nostro In carica da giugno, il nuovo Presidente sudcoreano Lee Jae-myung ha inaugurato una nuova strategia in materia di diplo…
(2025-09-01). The irrepressible emptiness of modern liberal society. strategic-culture.su Our society is constantly telling us that true happiness is just around the corner. We are promised that if we will just buy the next product, adopt the latest trend, get more eduction, get a better job, make more money or win a better looking romantic partner, we will finally be happy.
(2025-09-01). This is the war in Europe. strategic-culture.su Europe is already at war. There is no need to invent it, José Goulà£o writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Hundreds of t…
(2025-09-01). Chinese scientists create plants that glow in the dark. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Chinese scientists have successfully realized the concept of an "Avatar" world, where plants illuminate an entire ecosystem, and have created succulents that glow in the dark. Popular Science magazine explained that there are many bioluminescent organisms on Earth, such as mushrooms, fish, and plankton. Scientists have previously attempted to "deliver light" to plants themselves.In 2024, the biotechnology company Light Bro developed a special type of petunia called "Firefly." This represented a major breakthrough in the genetic engineering of bioluminescent plants, but the petunia's light was dim and o…
(2025-09-01). Why Google's Nano Banana is a danger to artists. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Google recently revealed Gemini's Nano Banana, a new AI image editing model that is claimed to have surpassed competitors such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Musk's Grok.While the latest AI model is being celebrated among tech enthusiasts, artists are already expressing concerns on social media, taking into account negatives such as generating base sketches from models, creating poses and reactions from a single illustration, feeding the model an artist's work to produce comic panels in a specific style, and many more.Why Google's Nano Banana is a danger to artists: 3. Create many poses from single ill…
(2025-09-01). China's Xi urges regional leaders to oppose 'Cold War mentality' at summit. aljazeera.com Chinese leader pledges $280m in aid to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at summit in Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Clashes in Australia's Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration. aljazeera.com Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to 'mass migration'.
(2025-09-01). Indonesian groups delay protests in Jakarta as police tighten security. aljazeera.com Move comes as police set up checkpoints across Jakarta and deploy armoured vehicles to Parliament.
(2025-09-01). North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspects new missile production line. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un's visit comes ahead of planned trip to China to attend military parade with Xi Jinping.
(2025-09-01). At least 600 killed as powerful earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Toll likely to rise, with significant damage reported across mountainous provinces of Kunar and Nangahar, sources say.
(2025-09-01). Timeline of Afghanistan's deadliest earthquakes since 2015. aljazeera.com Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
(2025-09-01). Afghanistan earthquake live: More than 800 people killed, 2,500 injured. aljazeera.com Officials say at least 800 people killed and 2,500 injured after the magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.
(2025-09-01). Israel Murders Journalists. aljazeera.com Keep their voices alive.
(2025-09-01). Barcelona draw with Rayo Vallecano in La Liga after VAR outage. aljazeera.com Rayo were furious after a VAR failure meant Lamine Yamal's first-half penalty could not be reviewed in their 1-1 draw.
(2025-09-01). Isak signs with Liverpool from Newcastle for record British fee: Report. aljazeera.com The Premier League champions' signing of the Swedish international closes the summer's most drawn-out transfer saga.
(2025-09-01). Suarez, Messi, Inter Miami lose to Seattle Sounders in Leagues Cup final. aljazeera.com Seattle record an emphatic win in a match where Miami's Luis Suarez appeared to spit on a Sounders staffer post-game.
(2025-09-01). US Open: Novak Djokovic sets new record to reach quarterfinals. aljazeera.com The 24-time Grand Slam champion sets another mark as the oldest male player to reach the quarters at all four majors.
(2025-09-01). Hundreds feared dead after earthquake in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com More than 600 people have been killed after a magnitude 6 earthquake struck just before midnight in Afghanistan.
(2025-09-01). Pro-Palestine Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike Are Dying. counterpunch.org 
Political prisoner T. Hoxha is dying. She is on her 18th day of hunger strike in HMP Peterborough in protest of the prison's politically-targeted abuses. One of the Filton 24 detained indefinitely under the UK's "Terrorism Act" while awaiting trial next spring, Hoxha is alleged to have participated in the heroic dismantling of an Elbit
(2025-09-01). The Grotesque Fruits Of Your Labor. levernews.com 
(2025-09-01). WBW News Action: Upcoming Days for Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
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(2025-09-01). Being a Reserve Currency is Not a Zero-One Proposition. counterpunch.org 
There is a huge amount of silliness around the dollar's status as the world's leading reserve currency. "Leading" is the key word in that sentence. There are several currencies that countries treat as a reserve currency: the euro, the British Pound, the Japanese yen, the Chinese Renminbi, and even the Swiss frac. The dollar is
(2025-09-01). Democracy Now! 2025-09-01 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, September 1, 2025 | Democracy Now! Monday, September 1, 2025…
(2025-09-01). China's first BRICS 'Smart and Secure Trade Lane' route launched in Xiamen. ecns.cn A shipment of cargo labelled with "Smart and Secure Trade Lane (SSTL)" completed customs clearance on Sunday at Xiamen Customs in southeast China's Fujian Province.
(2025-09-01). China releases fourth list of war memorials to hornor worldwide contributions. ecns.cn China on Friday released the fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate the Chinese people's 14-year arduous war against Japanese aggression, honoring the contributions of overseas Chinese and international anti-fascist forces.
(2025-09-01). Policy support lifts economic confidence. ecns.cn China's economy showed signs of improvement in August as policy measures established to balance domestic demand and supply took effect and a recovering capital market lifted confidence, analysts and executives said.
(2025-09-01). Pricing law overhaul to ensure fair competition. ecns.cn It is part of a broad modernization of China's market regulation framework, working in concert with recent revisions to the anti-monopoly law and the anti-unfair competition law.
(2025-09-01). Nurturing a bright future for China-Africa cooperation. ecns.cn You have witnessed and benefited from China-Kenya and China-Africa friendship and cooperation, and you have helped build and spread the friendly cooperation between China and Kenya and between China and Africa," Xi said in the letter.
(2025-09-01). Xi hails groundbreaking, historic achievements in SCO development, cooperation. ecns.cn The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have brought about groundbreaking and historic achievements in the organization's development and cooperation, said Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2025-09-01). Full text of President Xi's speech at the 25th Meeting of Council of Heads of State of SCO. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping addressed the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in North China's port city of Tianjin on Monday morning.
(2025-09-01). President Xi: China to host, ensure success of SCO forums. ecns.cn The president said in the next five years, China will treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations, and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
(2025-09-01). Leaders of SCO member states approve development strategy for next decade. ecns.cn Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on Monday approved a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-2035 period during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit.
(2025-09-01). Leaders of SCO member states issue statement supporting multilateral trading system. ecns.cn Leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Monday issued a statement on supporting the multilateral trading system during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit.
(2025-09-01). Leaders of SCO member states issue statement on WWII victory, UN founding anniversary. ecns.cn Leaders of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Monday issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of World War II victory and of the founding of the United Nations (UN), during the ongoing SCO Tianjin Summit.
(2025-09-01). President Xi Jinping delivers keynote speech at 'SCO Plus' Meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a keynote speech at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Xi addresses 'SCO Plus' Meeting in China's Tianjin. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping addressed the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting in North China's port city of Tianjin Monday afternoon.The SCO has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, said Xi when addressing the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin.
(2025-09-01). Greater collaboration in AI high on agenda. ecns.cn The Shanghai Cooperation Organization remains committed to deepening pragmatic cooperation in artificial intelligence, and China's rapid development in the field is drawing growing attention from other SCO countries, officials and experts said.
(2025-09-01). Asia-Pacific students mic up on coexistence of civilizations. ecns.cn Thanh Theerapasiri (third from left) from Regents International School Pattaya, Thailand, and Myat Noe Phyu of MCTA: RVi Academy Mandalay in Myanmar (second from left) are crowned champions of the junior and youth categories, respectively.
(2025-09-01). Special exhibition on archives of Anti-Japanese Aggression War held in Fujia. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Various exhibitions have been held across China.
(2025-09-01). Historical relics on display in Hong Kong to commemorate its fight against Japanese aggression. ecns.cn This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. On Dec. 8, 1941, Japanese troops attacked Hong Kong. After 18 days of resistance, British forces surrendered, and Hong Kong fell on Dec.25, beginning three years and eight months of hardship.
(2025-09-01). Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 kicks off in Tianjin. ecns.cn The SCO Summit 2025 took place in Tianjin on Sunday. The summit is a key gathering that has brought together leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations to consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future.
(2025-09-01). Stacey Chan wins championship of Miss Hong Kong 2025 Pageant. ecns.cn Rhythmic gymnast Stacey Chan triumphed over 13 other finalists to claim the coveted title of Miss Hong Kong 2025 in a ceremony at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O on Sunday evening.
(2025-09-01). China's summer travel season lasting 62 days ends. ecns.cn Aug. 31 marked the end of the 62-day summer travel season on China's railways.
(2025-09-01). Picturesque morning glow over the Xijiang River in south China. ecns.cn The golden waterway of the Xijiang River in Wuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bathe in the rosy hues of dawn.
(2025-09-01). A glimpse of a 3-story highway bridge in NW China>. ecns.cn The bridge with a drop of 350 meters has become a hot spot in Taiyuan as many residents and tourists drive to the mountain to see the spectacular site and share photos on Chinese social media.
(2025-09-01). Aerial view of cultural relic Jinci Temple in NW China. ecns.cn Jinci Temple, built as a shrine dedicated to the first feudal lord of the Jin State during the early Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC), houses a wealth of cultural heritage that dates back to the Song Dynasty.
(2025-09-01). From steel helmet to group photo: Memories of resistance war against Japanese aggression preserved. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China News Network visited the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, uncovering stories of the resistance against Japanese aggression—from a steel helmet pierced by a bullet to an old photo known as "A tree of the Eighth Route Army. "That remarkable period also offered the world a window into the Communist Party of China and the resistance against Japanese aggression, as captured by the pens and lenses of foreign…
(2025-09-01). Is Japan's Missile Plan a Threat or Defense? thinktank.pk In a recent article published by China's state-run Global Times on August 31, 2025, titled "Japan's planned deployment of 'Chinese mainland coast, Taiwan island-covering' missiles exposes military expansion ambition, to become own burden: expert," the outlet critiques Japan's missile plans amid escalating regional tensions. The piece, which has garnered attention amid ongoing China-Japan disputes, frames …
(2025-09-01). Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia's parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy's fall programming. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! For those looking to get out and enjoy the change of seasons, the Fairmount Park Conservancy's fall calendar is sure to offer something for everyone across Philadelphia's 10,000 acres of parks, from salsa dancing to stargazing. | "We try to have a breadth of programs to be that impetus to get people out into these spaces to explore them, to maybe learn a new skill or about a new topic," said Amanda Da…
(2025-09-01). Defender of the Backwoods: The Good Life of Andy Mahler. counterpunch.org 
Andy Mahler, the valiant defender of America's backwoods, lived in and learned from the forests he spent much of his life fighting to protect from senseless destruction and corporate exploitation. When much of the mainstream environmental movement wrote off rural people, Mahler built a powerful movement among them: decentralized, democratic and rooted in place. Mahler was a visionary, whose capacity for empathy, for both humans and the natural world, was matched only by his steely refusal to compromise on vital matters of ecological principle. Mahler's life, lived to the max, is a testament for a new kind of envi…
(2025-09-01). Navigating Judicial Constraints: Assessing the Resilience of U.S. Trade Policy. thinktank.pk The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's August 29, 2025, ruling declaring a significant portion of President Donald Trump's tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) represents a pivotal moment in U.S. trade policy. Despite this setback, the Trump administration has signaled unwavering commitment to its tariff-driven strategy, with U.S. …
(2025-09-01). Why Food and Nutrition Deserves Its Own Public School Curriculum. counterpunch.org Overconsumption and consumerism have thrown up new social, environmental, and economic challenges. There is an urgent need to course-correct by changing how we use our limited resources. One important step would be to teach children the importance of mindful living by grounding their education in the fundamentals of human ecology. A national human ecology curriculum
(2025-09-01). What the Arrest of a Former President Means for Sri Lanka. counterpunch.org 
"Don't worry, I will control the situation", former president Ranil Wickremesinghe told reporters and supporters as he arrived at court in a van stuffed full of lawyers and legal aides on 22 August. Hours later, local news was flooded with photographs of Wickremesinghe in handcuffs, being escorted by uniformed police officers, and of his silhouette
(2025-09-01). Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers. 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?
| Pennsylvania law A group of state lawmakers wants to change that. | A bill…
(2025-09-01). Pakistan's 2025 Floods: Climate Chaos or India's Water War? thinktank.pk 
Pakistan's 2025 monsoon season has once again thrust the nation into the global spotlight, with devastating floods claiming over 800 lives, displacing hundreds of thousands, and submerging vast swathes of its agricultural heartland. As rivers like the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej swell to unprecedented levels, questions swirl: Is this a covert "water war" waged by …
(2025-09-01). As flood risks grow, New Jersey promotes awareness and mitigation plans. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As the remnants of With in…
(2025-09-01). Anti-Japanese Aggression Resistance fighters, descendants in Fuzhou pay tribute to fallen heroes. ecns.cn The event "Victory ∑ Peace—Commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" was held at the Sanshan Cultural Memorial Park in Fuzhou.
(2025-09-01). Xi calls for forging ahead with solid steps as SCO convenes largest-ever summit. ecns.cn Xi called on SCO member states to stay true to the organization's founding mission, and promote its sound and sustained development with greater resolve and more practical measures.
(2025-09-01). Sri Lanka: Ambiguous Loss. icrc.org Dealing with frozen grief…
(2025-09-01). 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…
(2025-09-01). 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…
(2025-09-01). ICRC response in Southern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org 15 July to 15 August 2025…
(2025-09-01). Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa. icrc.org Pretoria, 19 August 2025…
(2025-09-01). Missiles, drones, lasers: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade. geo.tv 
Chinese military personnel take part in a rehearsal ahead of a vast parade on September 3, 2025, in Beijing. — AFPChina will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday, in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military…
(2025-09-01). More than 800 killed in Afghanistan earthquake. geo.tv 
Children receive treatment at a hospital after an earthquake in Afghanistan's Jalalabad on September 1, 2025. — AFP610 people killed in Kunar, 12 died in Nangarhar: authorities.Rescuers race to reach hamlets in area with history of quakes.Administration using helicopters to ferry out…
(2025-09-01). China's Xi slams 'bullying' behaviour in world order as SCO nations gather. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a speech during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. — Rueters
(2025-09-01). Trump says he will order voter ID requirement for every vote. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends a meeting at the Oval Office, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, August 25, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter."Voter ID…
(2025-09-01). Flock's Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance. indybay.org Build it (an authoritarian tracking infrastructure) and they (expanded uses) will come…
(2025-09-01). Saturday 9/6: Archive Fever. indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia (@ 21st), San Francisco…
(2025-09-01). Nautical Protest to Trade Poultry Policy. indybay.org Activists use Trader Joe's nautical theme to urge the company to follow its moral compass and steer away from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. "Perdue" morphed into "Perdon't."
(2025-09-01). Flock Safety's Feature Updates Cannot Make Automated License Plate Readers Safe. indybay.org Two recent statements from the surveillance company—one addressing Illinois privacy violations and another defending the company's national surveillance network—reveal a troubling pattern: when confronted by evidence of widespread abuse, Flock Safety has blamed users, downplayed harms, and doubled down on the very systems that enabled the violations in the first place.
(2025-09-01). The new Trumponomics. indybay.org Trumponomics represents something of an attempt by the leading capitalist power to find an emergency exit from the order it created itself, based on the free movement of goods and capital. The fact that the dollar will probably lose its previous function as a safe haven for private money capital seeking investment is not only accepted by many Trump advisors, but also desired.
(2025-09-01). From hegemon to blackmailer. indybay.org Local economists largely agree that Trump's protectionist policies are deeply irrational. There is a lot of truth in this: the constant back-and-forth in his tariff policy is destabilizing the global economy and also placing an enormous strain on the US economy… | Trump's policies are a symptom, not a cause, of the crisis of globalized capitalism.
(2025-09-01). Cambodia: Revised Law Endangers Citizenship. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Front side of the National Assembly of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, May 7, 2019. | © Daniel Kalker/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images | (Bangkok) — Cambodia's National Assembly passed amendments to its citizenship law on August 25, 2025, that allow the government to silence dissent by reworking Cambodian citizenship, Human Rights Watch said today. The amended citizenship law strips nationals, naturalized citizens, and dual citizens of the most basic protections of nationality if convicted by ruling Cambodia People's Party-controlled courts of treason or "collusion with foreign powers.
(2025-09-01). Colombia: Don't Cut Ombudsperson's Office Budget. hrw.org Headquarters of the Ombudsman's Office in Bogotá, Colombia, June 15, 2020. | © Defensoría del Pueblo 2020 | (Bogotá) — Proposed budget cuts to Colombia's Ombudsperson's Office would be a blow to the protection of human rights in the country, Human Rights Watch said today.The Ombudsperson's Office requested a very modest budget increase for 2026, partly to keep pace with the roughly 5 percent annual inflation rate and partly to allow for an expansion of work that is sorely needed in light of Colombia's evolving human rights concerns. Instead, the budget proposed by the government of Gustavo Petro wou…
(2025-09-01). Mexico: Electoral Process Undermines Judicial Independence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Federal court workers in Mexico City protest against a proposal that would remove and replace all judges in the country in popular elections, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. | © 2024 Eduardo Verdugo/AP Photo…
(2025-09-01). UK: Rights Protections Needed in Gulf Trade Pact. hrw.org Click to expand Image | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2024. | © 2024 Press Association via AP Images | (Beirut) — The United Kingdom government should publicly pledge to incorporate strong human rights conditions before a Free Trade Agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is signed, a coalition of 14 human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, and trade unions said in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer today. "Without strong rights protections in the forthcoming Gulf trade…
(2025-09-01). Zimbabwe: Rights Activists Acquitted After Year-Long Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers outside the Magistrates Court in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 6, 2021. | © 2021 Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — A Zimbabwe court's acquittal of three human rights activists on disorderly conduct charges more than a year after their arrest highlights the authorities' misuse of the criminal justice system against dissidents, Human Rights Watch said today. Zimbabwean authorities should end politically motivated arrests and prosecutions of human rights defenders, activists, and journalists.On August 21, 2025, a Harare Magistrates Court acquitted the hu…
(2025-09-01). Saturday 9/6: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-09-01). Saturday 9/6: How Do We Fight MAGA? indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-09-01). BAU shut sine die, students asked to vacate dorms. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has been declared closed for an indefinite period following an attack by outsiders on students protesting for a combined degree.
(2025-09-01). CU remains tense following student—local clashes. jagonews24.com A tense situation continues to prevail across Chittagong University (CU) following a clash between students and local residents of Zobra village, adjacent to the university, on Sunday. Most shops near the university's gate number 2 remain closed.
(2025-09-01). Over 250 killed as 6.0 quake strikes Afghanistan. jagonews24.com More than 20 people have been killed after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, local officials said.
(2025-09-01). Taliban govt seeks int'l aid after catastrophic earthquake. jagonews24.com Afghanistan's Taliban government officials have urged aid organizations to assist in the rescue efforts in remote mountainous areas following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in the eastern part of the country.
(2025-09-01). Afghanistan quake death toll exceeds 600, over 1,500 injured. jagonews24.com The death toll from the earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to more than 600, with over 1,500 injured, according to the country's Interior Ministry.
(2025-09-01). One patient every 5 minutes, says Afghan doctor amid quake crisis. jagonews24.com Dr. Muladad couldn't sleep the whole night as he had to lead his staff in treating a wave of patients following the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
(2025-09-01). Journalist found murdered under Rupsha Bridge in Khulna. jagonews24.com A journalist was found murdered under the Khan Jahan Ali Bridge, commonly known as Rupsha Bridge, in Khulna on Sunday evening.
(2025-09-01). BB Deputy Governor barred from traveling abroad. jagonews24.com Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Dr Md Habibur Rahman was barred from traveling to Namibia to attend a government programme. He was scheduled to depart on a 5: 00 pm flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday (31 August), but immigration authorities stopped him at the last moment.
(2025-09-01). BNP marks 47th anniv today, announces 6-day programme. jagonews24.com Today marks the 47th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The party has planned a series of programmes across the country, including events in the capital, to commemorate the occasion.
(2025-09-01). The great egg-layoff: Plover halts football for 28 days. jagonews24.com In a dramatic twist on the football pitch, the beautiful game had to take a backseat this weekend as nature scored a stunning victory in regional Australia. A protected native bird, the masked lapwing, affectionately known as the plover, laid a single egg right in the heart of the action: the centre circle of Jerrabomberra Regional Sports Complex, just 20 minutes from Canberra.
(2025-09-01). The fascist legacy. indybay.org The resurgent Poor Peoples Campaign calls for a moral reorientation of the US, where exploitation, social warfare against the poor, and real warfare over resources and power are currently part of "business."… | This market fundamentalism is destroying society.
(2025-09-01). Defending Immigrant Workers from ICE, Police, Sheriff & Billionaire SF Mayor Lurie. indybay.org Regular solidarity actions are taking place to defend immigrants seized by ICE in San Francisco. A speaker talked about their actions.
(2025-09-01). Ancient tombs unearthed in Iraq due to drought. newarab.com 
Archaeologists in The tombs, believed to be over 2,300 years old, were unearthed at the edges of the
(2025-09-01). Anger over US decision to revoke Palestinian officials' visas. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). British embassy in Cairo closes after Egypt removes barriers. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plans. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Iraqi govt pulls PMF bill due to internal divisions, US pressure. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government has withdrawn a draft law regulating the Parliamentarians and officials told The New Arab's sister site, Al‚ÄëAraby Al‚ÄëJadeed, that the decision reflects not only external pressure from Washington, but also deep internal disagreements that have rendered the bill politically unviable in its current form. | The draft law aimed to formally integrate…
(2025-09-01). Israel bombs houses, children in Abu Obeida 'assassination'. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes targeted parts of
(2025-09-01). Israel expands Hebron settlement as cabinet weighs annexation. newarab.com 
The has been condemned by Palestinians as part of a broader strategy to entrench total control over the territory and block The Kiryat Arba settlement council confirmed on Saturday that a new neighbourh…
(2025-09-01). Israel mulls West Bank annexation over Palestine recognition. newarab.com 
Extension of Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank – de facto annexation of land captured in the 1967 Middle East war – was on the agenda for Prime Minis…
(2025-09-01). Lebanon to discuss army's Hezbollah disarmament plan on 5 Sept. newarab.com 
A cabinet session to discuss the Lebanese army's plan to disarm all militant groups in the country, including Hezbollah, will be held on 5 September, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's Office announced Friday. | The anticipated session was initially scheduled for 2 September. | Salam said his government will meet next Friday afternoon at the Baabda Presidential Palace to discuss In an unprecedented move, the cabinet assigned the army wi…
(2025-09-01). Muslim activist urges US workers to come together on Labor Day. newarab.com 
With mass demonstrations "This is our time. Labor Day is when labour really shows up," she tells The New Arab. "With everything happening with this administration — cuts to Medicaid, the Fed [Federal Reserve], the CDC [Cen…
(2025-09-01). Passenger train derails in Egypt killing at least 3, injures 94. newarab.com 
A passenger The train derailed as it travelled to
(2025-09-01). Rights groups condemn enforced disappearances in MENA. newarab.com 
Human rights organisations have marked the In a joint statement released on 30 August, international and MENA organisations described enforced disappearance as a deep wound in the human rights landscape of the region. They said it is no lo…
(2025-09-01). RSF's Hemedti sworn in as head of parallel Sudanese government. newarab.com 
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Dagalo, known as Hemedti, has rarely been seen in
(2025-09-01). Three arrested after appeals court ruling on UK migrant hotel. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). Ukraine vows to retaliate after Russian attacks on power sector. newarab.com 
Three and a half years into the war,
(2025-09-01). Yemen's Houthis say PM killed in Israeli strike. newarab.com 
(2025-09-01). U.S. Government & Elections Tesla Bot Quietly Observes Tesla Takedown Protest. indybay.org As the seven-month anniversary of the worldwide Tesla Takedown movement rapidly approaches, there is no letup in the action outside of the company's dealerships across the globe. The weekly Saturday Tesla dance party in Georgetown was in full swing again on August 30 with activists holding signs calling to "Un-Musk America," "Say no to MAGA Fascists" and to "Choose families over billionaires."
(2025-09-01). Tuesday 9/2: Pinwheels for Peace Workshop. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6DjX……
(2025-09-01). Thursday 9/4: Stop the Censorship and Thought Control in the Teaching of Palestinian & Israeli History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2025-09-01). CoRSU Hospital unveils charity walk to raise sh400 million. independent.co.ug 
Money from chairty walk to help transform lives of children living with disabilities Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a decisive step towards continuing its commitment to accessible and affordable treatment for children with disabilities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) has today launched the Annual CoRSU Walk under the theme, "Bring hope to …
(2025-09-01). Xi says China always a trustworthy partner of UN. independent.co.ug 
TIANJIN | Xinhua | China will always be a trustworthy partner of the United Nations (UN), Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the port city of Tianjin on Saturday. China is willing to deepen cooperation with the UN, support the UN in playing a central role in international …
(2025-09-01). Sunday 9/21: Sun Day in San Leandro. indybay.org Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro | 2200 San Leandro Blvd. | San Leandro, CA 94577…
(2025-09-01). The strong weak man. indybay.org One could ask to what extent Donald Trump's intellectual deficits play a role in this whole disaster. The man does not seem to be very well-read, nor does he appear to have a minimum level of general or political education… And so we are left with a sobering realization: the "most powerful man in the world" is even further from being able to exert a constructive influence on geopolitics.
(2025-09-01). Friday 9/26: WFF Presents: American Agitators. indybay.org CineLux Green Valley Cinema – GVC, 1125 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville,…
(2025-09-01). German police launch brutal crackdown on peace demonstration in Cologne. wsws.org In Cologne on Saturday, police surrounded participants in a peace demonstration, mostly teenagers and young people, for almost 11 hours.
(2025-09-01). The ongoing threat of new viral pathogens: An interview with Peter Daszak on a new coronavirus study. wsws.org Dr. Peter Daszak and colleagues recently published a study on coronaviruses on pig farms in China and Southeast Asia and the threat posed by potential zoonotic spillover events into dense human populations.
(2025-09-01). Indonesian president threatens a crackdown on protests. wsws.org In a clear sign of political crisis, Prabowo called off a planned, high-profile trip to China and called an all-party meeting to address the widespread ongoing demonstrations.
(2025-09-01). European powers arm Ukraine for missile strikes deep into Russia. wsws.org Two weeks after the US-Russia summit in Alaska, talk of a diplomatic settlement is collapsing as the warring governments head eyes closed towards a direct Russia-Europe war.
(2025-09-01). UAW local opposes US screening of director Roman Polanski's An Officer and a Spy. wsws.org Shamefully, Polanski's important film has been banned from US movie theaters for six years, the product of the pressure of a sordid coalition of far-right forces and pseudo-left feminists.
(2025-09-01). Thai court removes prime minister from office. wsws.org Paetongtarn's ousting is an anti-democratic judicial coup carried out by the conservative political establishment connected to the military and monarchy.
(2025-09-01). This week in history: September 1-7. wsws.org Philadelphia teachers vote to strike; Egypt, Israel agreement over Sinai; Fighting rages around Pusan, South Korea; Britain and Turkey vie for control of Mosul…
(2025-09-01). Israel announces official visit to South Pacific. wsws.org The provocative visit to the Pacific by a high-level Israeli delegation is in defiance of widespread pro-Palestine sentiment in the region.
(2025-09-01). Labor Day 2025: No to dictatorship! Mobilize the working class against Trump's coup! wsws.org This Labor Day one question dominates above all others: How will the transformation of the United States into a military-police dictatorship be stopped?
(2025-09-01). Appeals court rules against Trump's reciprocal tariffs. wsws.org The court noted that the word "tariff" did not appear in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act under which Trump has imposed the measures.
(2025-09-01). California's Democratic governor leads the charge in expanding state repression. wsws.org Despite boasting about "falling crime rates" across California, Newsom is doubling down on Trump-style "law-and-order" policies.
(2025-09-01). Trump's Department of Energy extends operations of last coal-fired power plant in Michigan. wsws.org Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued two emergency orders keeping the J.H. Campbell coal power plant open and continuing to pollute the air and water in West Michigan.
(2025-09-01). Philadelphia transit system's "doomsday budget" creates havoc for city residents. wsws.org SEPTA's $213 million budget shortfall triggers major service cuts and fare hikes, disrupting Philadelphia commuters and students amid political funding deadlock.
(2025-09-01). Oppose Trump administration's witch-hunt against Chinese scientists at University of Michigan. wsws.org The attack on Chengxuan Han and Yunqing Jian is intimately linked to the Trump administration's broader war on students, immigrants and the working class.
(2025-09-01). Why assassination of the Houthi PM changes little in power structure. haaretz.com Yemen's Houthis leverage their attacks against Israel on maritime trade for political gains. After they wore out Trump, Israel killing their figureheads in office is unlikely to stop them…
(2025-09-01). A Time For Bold Vision: Labor's Call For Economic Justice. popularresistance.org On this Labor Day, as the Trump administration systematically attacks workers and undercuts labor rights, it is not enough for the labor movement to oppose what is happening. | While resistance is essential, we must also chart a path forward — one that clearly articulates what we stand for and the future we are building. A future where all workers — working people of all identities, backgrounds, education, abilities, size, expression and status — feel safety, security and solidarity from their union and labor movement. | Local union members recently created an agenda called "Our Shared Vision fo…
(2025-09-01). Fred Ross Changed Community Organizing. popularresistance.org "A good organizer is a social arsonist," Fred Ross Sr once said. "One who goes around setting people on fire." | Ross may be the most influential political activist you've never heard of. This anonymity was intentional. Carey McWilliams of the Nation called Ross "a man of exasperating modesty, the kind that never steps forward to claim his fair share of credit for any enterprise in which he is involved." He believed organizers should be behind the scenes, getting others to take leadership in their unions, community organizations, and civil rights groups. | Ross was a California community organizer for the better…
(2025-09-01). Patriotic Millionaires Group Launches 'Flood the Red Zone: Save America' Campaign Demanding 'a Working Class Tax Cut Paid for by Millionaires.'. commondreams.org Today, Patriotic Millionaires launched "Flood the Red Zone: Save America," a major new paid media campaign targeting working class voters in North Carolina. The state will be home to some of the most consequential elections in the nation for both the 2026 and 2028 elections. "Flood the Red Zone: Save America" will run from Labor Day to Veterans Day, and will center on a demand for a working class tax cut paid for by millionaires, like the organization's own members. "Every politician in America says they support working people. We say 'prove it,'" said Patriotic Millionaires Board Chair Morris Pearl, a former…
(2025-09-01). CPJ, partners urge Maldives president to drop restrictive media bill. CPJ Staff
(2025-09-01). CPJ, partners call for journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's release as Philippines marks Press Freedom Day. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-09-01). CPJ joins legal effort to support PhD student Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-09-01). Russian strikes on Ukraine damage 3 media outlets. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-09-01). Court hears arguments on ACLU petition demanding Mario Guevara's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-09-01). CPJ, MISA Mozambique call for investigation into 2 journalist disappearances. CPJ Staff
(2025-09-01). Taliban detains Afghan journalist who reports for Japanese media. CPJ Staff
(2025-09-01). Belarus marks Knowledge Day. eng.belta.by
(2025-09-01). Centenary Event Speaks for Science and Technology to Take Forward the Vision of Mahatma Gandhi. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-09-01). "On Prayer" by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Part III. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-09-01). Venezuelan Influencer Goes Viral Again, Shows Normality and Nationalist Fervor Amid US Imperialist Threats. orinocotribune.com
(2025-09-01). Jonathan Cook: The Media's Israeli Atrocity Treadmill. consortiumnews.com
(2025-09-01). In Israel, 'animals in human form' may be killed. mondoweiss.net
(2025-09-01). Day of Solidarity With Venezuela Against US Interventionism Celebrated Around the World. orinocotribune.com
(2025-09-01). WATCH: A Farmer's Fight and the Ongoing Siege of Southern Lebanon. dropsitenews.com
(2025-09-01). The hit job on Parubiy sends a clear message to Zelensky's rivals who eye his office. strategic-culture.su
(2025-09-01). Massive earthquake hits Afghanistan killing over 800. albawaba.com
(2025-09-01). Tianjin welcomes SCO Summit 2025: Where the world meets. ecns.cn
(2025-09-01). Take a 15-minute walk through history: Wilmington's Market Street comes alive with new self-guided audio tour. whyy.org
(2025-09-01). Hong Kong chief executive to lead delegation for V-Day commemorations in Beijing. ecns.cn
(2025-09-01). Standing in the face of absence: "The past ten years have been the most painful of my life. Yet I still endure" icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Balancing risks and opportunities: New technologies and the search for missing people. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Syria: ICRC calls for sustained and collective efforts to address the issue of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Number of missing people registered with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement up nearly 70% in five years. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). DRC: Silence, a slow killer. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Myanmar: Restoring hope to families of the missing. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). International Day of the Disappeared: Conflict in Sudan drives missing persons cases in Africa. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). South Sudan: The pain, memories and hope. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared – Supporting Syrian families of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). South Sudan: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). Stop putting targets on aid workers' backs. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). To protect humanitarians is to protect communities: World Humanitarian Day 2025. icrc.org
(2025-09-01). ICRC voices: Contending with Syria's deadly legacy of war. icrc.org