(2026-09-18). Analysis-As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) – When President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations a year ago, he touted the US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites just months earlier as "totally obliterating everything" and said he had brought peace between Israel and Iran. Returning to the world body on Tuesday, Trump will face a deeply skeptical audience increasingly rattled by six months of war between US forces and an emboldened Iran, growing regional instability and a nuclear threat that has not disappeared despite his claims.
(2026-09-18). Yemenis Seek to Present a New Image of Themselves to the Region. unitedworldint.com By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran The recent advances and victories achieved by Yemen's Ansarullah forces along the country's western coast have come as a major and unexpected development for all sides and observers following the strategic shifts currently unfolding in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. These developments could have far-reaching and …
(2026-09-18). Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic push. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is preparing to send another high-level delegation to Tehran in a fresh diplomatic push aimed at breaking the stalemate between Iran and the United States as well as containing rapidly escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, officials said on Friday. | There was no official confirmation of the planned visit from Islamabad or Tehran. However, a senior government official told The Express Tribune that another visit to the Iranian capital was being planned and could take place very soon. | The official did not disclose the composition of the delegation, but diplomatic and government…
(2026-09-18). Trump Says He Has a "Big Decision" to Make: Whether to "Annihilate" Iran. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is weighing whether or not to "annihilate" Iran in a renewed effort to end the illegal 201-day US-Israeli war of choice, musings that came on the heels of a report by United Nations experts who said the United States likely committed war crimes during earlier attacks on the Middle East nation. "I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and… |
(2026-09-18). Houthis pledge not to hit US, Israeli interests. ummid.com Iran backed Houthis have promised a safe passage to the U.S. and Israei ships through the strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, multiple media reports have claimed.
(2026-09-18). US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. | Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel ⚪ currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets ⚪ has voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh despite a push for the kingdom to normalize relations.
(2026-09-18). Trump Says 'Big Decision' Coming on Whether to 'Annihilate' Iran. scheerpost.com Brett Wilkins Common Dreams President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is weighing whether or not to "annihilate" Iran in a renewed effort to end the illegal 201-day US-Israeli war of choice, musings that came on the heels of a report by United Nations experts who said the United States likely committed war crimes during earlier attacks on the Middle East nation. "I …
(2026-09-18). The one problem with Trump's latest 'vapour' bomb stunt for Iran… strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-18). US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisSept 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday, even as Washington and Tehran remain at war andcontinue intermittent talks aimed at ending the conflict.A State Department spokesperson said a "core delegation from the Iranian regime" would be allowed to attend the meeting in line with the United States' obligations as the world body's host country.
(2026-09-18). From Sabra and Shatila to Gaza: The Resistance Protects the People Against Genocide. samidoun.net 
Today, we mark the 44th anniversary of the massacre of Sabra and Shatila, targeting Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut, Lebanon, on the 16th to 18th of September 1982. The massacre took the lives of thousands of Palestinians and Lebanese, at the hands of the genocidal alliance of US imperialism, zionism and Arab ultra-reactionary forces. These …
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-18). 8,953 Lebanese citizens killed, 30,643 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon
The overall death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since October 8, 2023, has risen to 8,953 killed and 30,643 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry announced on Thursday evening, as Israeli attacks continue across several areas of southern Lebanon.
(2026-09-18). Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art. aljazeera.com In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
(2026-09-18). Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli forces withdraw from outskirts of a town in southern Lebanon after a standoff with Lebanese forces.
(2026-09-18). Ed Sheeran Just Learnt: Being Pimped By The Billionaires For Genocide Is A Bad Look. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack It is hard not to be excited at the very public shaming of a major celebrity, pop star Ed Sheeran, over his agreement to remove a friend and support act, Macklemore, from his current US tour. During his set, Macklemore spoke out eloquently against Israel's genocide in Gaza. This feels like a …
(2026-09-18). Yes, Pink, Supporting Genocide Should Be Lonely. popularresistance.org By now you probably know what's happened to the musician Macklemore. The short rundown is: He was on a massive tour, opening for Ed Sheeran, and the decision was made to pull him from the tour because he's outspoken about supporting the Palestinian people during his performances. (One of his most popular songs is Hind's Hall about Hind Rajab, one of thousands of children intentionally murdered by Israel.) Apparently Sheeran was pressured into canceling Macklemore by Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots football team and the stadium where Sheeran and Macklemore were going to perform.
(2026-09-18). Organizers Aim to Thwart Purchase of Israel Bonds by World's Largest Investor. truthout.org Organizers in Palm Beach County, Florida, are fighting to stop the county from investing further in bonds that help fund Israel's occupation and genocide. The county already holds $1 billion in Israel Bonds, making its investment the largest in the world and roughly three times the next highest investor, the State of Florida. The Our Taxes, Our Needs campaign is ramping up ahead of the county's… |
(2026-09-18). Cuba power grid suffers nationwide collapse. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba's electricity grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, plunging the island into a nationwide blackout as fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and prolonged power cuts continue to strain its ageing energy system. | "A total disconnection of the electrical system has occurred," the energy ministry said in a post on X, without specifying the cause of the latest failure. The blackout is the seventh major nationwide power outage reported in Cuba this year and the 12th since late 2024. | The outage underscores the deepening difficulties facing the island's electricity sector. Cuba, home to about 9.4 mi…
(2026-09-18). Rubio Wants To Defeat Socialism In Nicaragua, Not Restore 'Democracy'. scheerpost.com John Perry, Popular Resistance. After Venezuela and Cuba, will the Trump administration turn its spotlight onto Nicaragua? Secretary of State Rubio has just finished a tour of three Latin American countries now allied with Trump — Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — and was asked about US policy towards Cuba and Nicaragua, and what he would do "to …
(2026-09-18). Messi alcanza 100 goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami. cubadebate.cu El atacante argentino Lionel Messi alcanzó este miércoles la marca de cien goles con la camiseta del Inter Miami, tras liderar la victoria 2-0 sobre el Cruz Azul de México en la final de la Campeones Cup.
(2026-09-18). Fernández de Cossío con PBS: Cuba no acepta amenazas de Trump y mantiene abierta la puerta al diálogo. cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, abordó en una entrevista con PBS NewsHour las tensiones entre La Habana y Washington, las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump y las posibilidades de una salida diplomática.
(2026-09-18). El ventilador Cerimedo (Tercera Parte). cubadebate.cu Fernando Cerimedo, operador digital argentino detenido en Bolivia, aparece vinculado a redes de manipulación política en Perú y Chile, especialmente alrededor de Keiko Fujimori y José Antonio Kast. Se describe una trama de financiamiento, uso de bots y campañas de desinformación para favorecer al fujimorismo, junto con coincidencias en eventos y asesores que lo conectan con la presidenta peruana. En Chile, se detalla su rol en la campaña del Rechazo y sus nexos con figuras cercanas al gobierno de Kast.
(2026-09-18). Nepal eleva a 6 150 el número de desaparecidos por riadas del pasado 26 de agosto. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de Nepal elevaron a 6.150 personas el número de desaparecidos por las riadas que azotaron el país el pasado mes de agosto, tras añadir al listado más de mil de personas. Pese al gran despliegue, de los 1.403 cuerpos recuperados, más de 520 de los registros corresponden a restos parciales, lo que ha dificultado la consolidación del número total de fallecidos.
(2026-09-18). Lula: "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando" cubadebate.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expresó este miércoles su preocupación por la situación en Cuba y afirmó que los habitantes de la isla no merecen enfrentar las actuales dificultades. "Los cubanos no merecen estar pasando lo que están pasando", manifestó el mandatario durante una reunión en el Palacio del Planalto.
(2026-09-18). Revelan nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas rumbo a Serie 65. cubadebate.cu Andrys Pérez, José A. Noroña y Armando Dueñas, miembros del último equipo Cuba que representó al país en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, encabezan la nómina de Cocodrilos de Matanzas de cara a la LXV Serie Nacional de Béisbol (SNB), revelaron este jueves autoridades deportivas en esta occidental provincia.
(2026-09-18). The New York Times: La presión económica del gobierno de Trump agrava la desesperación de los cubanos. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos afirma que sus sanciones no tienen como objetivo privar a Cuba de bienes esenciales. Miles de contenedores de carga varados cuentan una historia diferente.
(2026-09-18). øCómo afecta el bloqueo impuesto por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos al sistema educacional cubano? cubadebate.cu La directora de la escuela especial René Vilches Rojas, María de los àÅngeles Escalona Arias, lo resume desde su propia experiencia: de 65 alumnos, solo 22 han podido recibir implantes cocleares, y las limitaciones actuales han reducido drásticamente las posibilidades de que los demás accedan a una cirugía similar.
(2026-09-18). How Islamic Mind Produced Knowledge During its Golden Age? ummid.com The answer to the question, how Islamic Mind produced Knowledge during its Golden Age, is found in history, which explains why Islamic civilization once prevailed and illuminated the medieval world during one of its darkest and most ignorant phases.
(2026-09-18). Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide. al-monitor.com Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politic…
(2026-09-18). 'End Times Fascism' Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor on billionaires, bunkers, AI, Gaza and the Far Right. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, the War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman in New York joined by Democracy Now! cohost Juan González in Chicago. Hi, Juan. JUAN GONZàÅLEZ: Hi, Amy, and welcome to all of our listeners and viewers across the country and around the world. AMY GOODMAN: "The people building…
(2026-09-18). "End Times Fascism" : Naomi Klein Astra Taylor on Billionaires, Bunkers, AI, Gaza the Far Right. mronline.org 
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor launch their new book, End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World on Democracy Now! It examines how wealthy elites are preparing for "the end of the world," even as they contribute to growing inequality, political instability and the climate crisis. The rise of modern-day fascism is "not simply a rerun," explains Klein. "We don't believe that history repeats on a loop. We believe that we're in something more like a sequel, where the logics of fascism, which are the logics of dehumanization, of othering, of racial supremacy and hierarchy, are now being applied in a time o…
(2026-09-18). Inside The Israeli-Palestinian Banking Relationship. ummid.com Since October 2023, Israel has withheld the portion of clearance revenue earmarked for Gaza altogether, with billions of shekels frozen on the pretext that the money could reach Hamas.
(2026-09-18). Chronicle of an Economic Siege: US Deployment in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 14, 2026 | With this instalment, we conclude this series titled " Reviewing all the aggression by agents, both external and internal, state or corporate, as well as the methods employed to economically asphyxiate Venezuela since Chavismo assumed power, has allowed us to determine that…
(2026-09-18). Venezuela Restores Access to Several Far-Right Media Outlets, Reinforces Due Process Protections. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has instructed internet service providers to restore access to various national and international digital media outlets, including several far-right portals reported by Chavista analysts to be supporting and amplifying Washington's regime-change operations against the Bolivarian government. CONATEL announced the measure in an official statement this Thursday, September 17. Internet …
(2026-09-18). What's A Little Macklemore? levernews.com Why are stadium owners angry? Is the Strait of Hormuz still blocked? And whose campaigns is Big Tech funding? | The answers to these questions and many more can be found in LeverMind, our weekly news quiz testing your knowledge of the developments that really matter — and who needs to be held accountable. | You have 30 seconds for each question. Find out below if you're a true LeverMind for the week of Sept. 14, 2026 — or just a LeverLurker. |
(2026-09-18). Chinese court mediates foreign vessel collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Maritime Court in South China's Guangdong Province has successfully mediated a dispute involving the collision of two foreign vessels in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Global Times reported recently.
(2026-09-18). South Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that would draw the country into conflict related to the Iran war.However, the government is considering whether to expand its role safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Lee said at a news conference. (Reporting by Jack Kim, Joyce Lee, Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies)…
(2026-09-18). Six green projects worth over $400 million signed in Tianjin. ecns.cn Six key green industry projects were signed on Wednesday in Tianjin under the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Green Industry Development Cooperation Zone, which had a combined value of more than 2.9 billion yuan (about $400 million).
(2026-09-18). '99 % of the things that we are hearing in the West are just not true'ÔºöAmerican journalist. ecns.cn Where do rumors about the suppression of Tibetans and Uygurs in some Western countries originate? American journalist Jason Smith answered that, in order to damage China and its cohesion, the U.S. government has dumped a lot of money to support groups attempting to split China's Xizang and Xinjiang, and has even bribed some scholars to fabricate lies.
(2026-09-18). Marisa Franco on 'the new science of self-esteem'. whyy.org Psychologist Marisa Franco explains why we feel unworthy and how to form secure attachments.
(2026-09-18). China launches Tianyi-51, Tianyi-52 satellites aboard Kuaizhou-11. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianyi-51 and Tianyi-52 satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-11 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 10: 40 a.m. Beijing Time Thursday.
(2026-09-18). AI-generated micro-dramas make up over 90% of China's 430,000 releases in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn More than 90% of the 430,000 micro-dramas released online in China in the first eight months of 2026 were AI-generated, Wang Xiaoliang, director general of the Department of Network Audio-visual Program Management under the National Radio and Television Administration, said Thursday.
(2026-09-18). SBP response sought on Raza's bank trail by Oct 1. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh High Court has sought the State Bank of Pakistan's response by October 1 on a plea seeking access to Mir Raza's bank accounts and transaction records, as investigators seek to establish where money moved and identify the accounts and individuals involved. | During the hearing, investigators told the court that they wanted to trace the flow of money but did not know how many accounts Mir Raza had or which banks held them. They said they had approached the State Bank because its officials required a court order before providing the information. | The court asked why the investigators wanted the transac…
(2026-09-18). U.S. Military Confirms Deployment of Weapons in Space. wattsupwiththat.com The U.S. Space Force Comes of Age as America Deploys Orbital Deterrence…
(2026-09-18). Israel's Elimination Project — the Truth About My Country Can't Be Told in Its Own Language. portside.org Israel's Elimination Project — the Truth About My Country Can't Be Told in Its Own Language |
(2026-09-18). China Robot Summit sets standards and global roadmap for embodied AI. ecns.cn The 9th China Robot Summit opened on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts and enterprise leaders to fast-track the real-world deployment of embodied artificial intelligence.
(2026-09-18). What is the Best Human-Centric Climatic Baseline? wattsupwiththat.com No sane person would want to return to the "pre-industrial" period or the Little Ice Age.
(2026-09-18). Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted PresidentBashar al-Assad and was convicted of ‚Äåtorture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to60 years in prison by a US judge, federal prosecutors said.Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison, as it is colloquially known in Damascus.
(2026-09-18). Wuhan: Where heritage lives, resilience thrives. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is coming to Wuhan! Global city leaders will gather in this vibrant Yangtze River city, where timeless culture meets modern dynamism. Come discover Wuhan!
(2026-09-18). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama calls on Takaichi to withdraw Taiwan-related remarks. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Tuesday urged current Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to withdraw her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan, while calling on the Japanese government to adhere to the one-China policy.
(2026-09-18). Pinglu Canal handles 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on first day. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal officially began operations on Wednesday, with Nanning Customs supervising 1,679.8 metric tons of import and export cargo on its first day.
(2026-09-18). The Many Versus the Money in Canada: Report Back on a Counter-Summit and Protest Against PM Carney's CEO Summit. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, September 18, 2026From September 12-14, World BEYOND War was proud to team up with 8th Fire Rising, the Council of Canadians, and dozens of movement allies to convene the
(2026-09-18). China's Zhao Jiaju wins Tor des Géants, sets new race record. ecns.cn Chinese trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 2026 TOR330 — Tor des Géants in Italy in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds, becoming the first Chinese athlete to claim the title and setting a new race record.
(2026-09-18). Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'fake news'. aljazeera.com The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he announces new bans on White House access.
(2026-09-18). Mike Huckabee Is The Most Evil Person In The Trump Administration. thealtworld.com There are some truly psychopathic ghouls in the Trump administration, including Trump himself, but as of today I am convinced that US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is the absolute worst of them. | As Israeli officials become
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). In Pictures: Never Seen Before Images of Venus Moon Conjunction. ummid.com It was the party time for the stargazers again Monday September 14, 2026 when the Venus and Moon formed a planetary conjunction.
(2026-09-18). Robert Kraft: The Billionaire Friend of Netanyahu Pulling The Strings Behind the Macklemore/Ed Sheeran Blow Up. scheerpost.com Alan Macleod MintPress News The world of pop culture is ablaze with fury, as billionaire plutocrat Robert Kraft successfully pressured Ed Sheeran into dropping Macklemore from his North American tour over the rapper's pro-Palestine statements. The incident has ignited widespread outrage, and blown up in the Israel Lobby's face, and caused all of his supporting …
(2026-09-18). Trump says Denmark deal gives US security 'control' over Greenland. aljazeera.com Trump says the US will gain 'permanent control' over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.
(2026-09-18). FC Porto to set up Dragon Force Academy in Sialkot. tribune.com.pk 
Portugal's premier football club, FC Porto, will establish a football academy in Sialkot to train young Pakistani players under a partnership agreement. | FC Porto will establish the Dragon Force Academy at Sialkot Football Academy under the partnership agreement between the two sides, a statement from the Pakistan Embassy in Lisbon said on Tuesday. | Sialkot Football Academy is a flagship project of Forward Sports, the makers of the official FIFA World Cup football. | Under the agreement, FC Porto will undertake a comprehensive and intensive training programme for young Pakistani athletes, as well as develop…
(2026-09-18). 4m girls out of school as gender divide persists. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has taken its first province-wide measure of the gender divide – and the numbers paint a picture of progress alongside some stubborn gaps, with millions of girls still out of school and women remaining heavily underrepresented in the police and judiciary. | The province's first-ever gender equality report, released by the provincial government on Friday, records gains in maternal health, women's employment and political participation, but flags persistent disparities in literacy, school enrolment, economic opportunities, digital access and representation in decision-making. | Unveiling the report, Chief…
(2026-09-18). New Report "High Flyers 2026" Reveals How Private Jets Costs Taxpayers and the Planet. commondreams.org The wealth explosion among the ultra-rich has led to soaring demand for luxury private jets and the infrastructure to serve them, including expanded private aircraft hangers and runway capacity at local and regional airports. Meanwhile, transnational corporations wanting to shield their top managers from interactions with the public are also expanding their private jet fleets, even as more shareholders are trying to rein in private jet excess.A vital new report from the Institute for Policy Studies,
(2026-09-18). Thanks, StudyFinds, For Publicizing Health Study Confirming Cold Temperatures Kill More than Hot Temperatures. wattsupwiththat.com Cold temperatures kill far more people each year than hot temperatures, the opposite of the narrative the mainstream media usually spins.
(2026-09-18). Paper Tiger: Trump's Lost Iran War is Making Everything More Expensive (Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole). scheerpost.com Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: Ian Masters Interviews Juan Cole on the Iran War and Energy Crisis for Background Briefing Here are the audio and a written transcript: Transcript: Ian Masters: Welcome back, I'm Ian Masters, and this …
(2026-09-18). 'You can pay off many, you can't pay off me': How solidarity brought Ed Sheeran low. mronline.org 
The axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour is the latest attempt by pro-Israel pressure to push back on an argument that's lost, but solidarity wins over fear, argues Dave Randall…
(2026-09-18). BRICS 2026: India's Deft Diplomatic Handling. ummid.com At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India converted convening power into diplomatic leverage.
(2026-09-18). Phil Cleary on the Swans, Hanson and ending violence against women. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-18). UP NEET UG 2025 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 17. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2026 Second Round Counselling for the year 2026-27 (NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website 'upneet.gov.in'.
(2026-09-18). BRICS Shift 65% of Internal Trade Away From the Dollar. infobrics.org Only 35 % of trades within BRICS remain denominated in US dollars…
(2026-09-18). PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Experts Applaud EPA's Repeal of Strict Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule for Power Plants. wattsupwiththat.com 'This represents a massive victory for energy and climate realists who have fought this unscientific overreach for decades.'
(2026-09-18). Opposition alliance announces APC. tribune.com.pk 
The opposition alliance on Friday decided to convene an all-parties conference to help address the country's political and economic crises and declared that its September 27 long march would be a "peaceful, constitutional and democratic" struggle. | According to a statement issued after a meeting chaired by Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP) chief and opposition alliance leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the bloc has agreed to bring all democratic political forces onto a single platform to address the country's crises. | Burning issues such as inflation, unemployment, petrol prices and law and order will be…
(2026-09-18). MAGA wants to ban his books. Who was Howard Zinn? therealnews.com 
Long after his death in 2010, the books and speeches of Howard Zinn are frequently targeted by right-wing critics, MAGA book-bans, and even President Trump. Dave Zirin tells us why the right people fear what Zinn has to teach us. | Long after his death in 2010, the books and speeches of Howard Zinn are frequently targeted by right-wing critics, MAGA book-bans, and even President Trump. Dave Zirin tells us why the right people fear what Zinn has to teach us. Media Criticism,Trump,video,Howard Zinn
(2026-09-18). Cambodian Red Cross donates $100,000 to support disaster relief in China. ecns.cn Pum Chantinie, secretary-general of the Cambodian Red Cross, on Wednesday handed over a $100,000 donation to Wang Wenbin, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, to support the Red Cross Society of China's relief efforts following a mudslide at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and floods in southeastern coastal areas.
(2026-09-18). Why 'Feel Good' Climate Activism? wattsupwiththat.com Biggers asked the question, "How did I get here?" The clues to answering her question lie in her own description of the emotional machinations of her time in the climate movement. In particular, she emphasised that the climate movement made her 'feel like a good person' and provided 'atonement' for her sense of guilt. Consistent with this self-worth dimension, Biggers described the role of kindness and respect in emotionally reaching people in the climate movement and in having rational, respectful dialogue.
(2026-09-18). Middle school students take to the pitch for humanoid robot soccer in Nanning. ecns.cn The inaugural Middle School Students' Humanoid Robot Soccer Carnival just kicked off on Thursday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 40 students from 10 middle schools for an AI-powered soccer competition.
(2026-09-18). Fernando Cerimedo: Revealing Trump's Election Interference In Latin America. scheerpost.com Michael Fox TRNN He's been called "MAGA's man" in Latin America. And he is at the heart of a shocking scandal that includes "attempted femicide," election rigging, fake news, and powerful political ties to far-right presidents across Latin America. This is episode 14 of Under the Shadow, Season 2 Fernando Cerimedo. A name that unless you …
(2026-09-18). Italian aircraft hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 
An Italian aircraft was hit during air base attacks in Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto announced Friday. | Crosetto noted that he followed the situation at Saudi Arabia's Ta'if air base, "which was the target of several attacks and where Italian personnel are present as part of Operation Inherent Resolve," according to ANSA news agency. | He reaffirmed that no Italian military personnel were involved. | Read: Yemeni army says 30 Houthis killed in clashes west of Taiz | "During the attack, an Italian F-2000 aircraft was hit. It was inside the base, in a remote area. There is no other damage to veh…
(2026-09-18). Fuel shock drives goods transport fares up 7%. tribune.com.pk 
Goods transporters have announced a seven per cent increase in freight charges in response to a sharp rise in petroleum prices, while warning that a nationwide strike could follow if the government fails to implement agreements reached with the transport sector. | All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance president Malik Shehzad Awan, in a video statement, said freight rates were being raised by seven per cent following increases of Rs26.88 per litre in diesel and Rs20 per litre in petrol over the past seven days. | He condemned what he described as the government's policy of changing petroleum prices on a daily b…
(2026-09-18). Massive Public Transit Win in Chicago Shows the Power of Grassroots Coalitions. truthout.org After years of organizing by a coalition of transit, environmental, and community organizing groups, the Chicago region's transit system began an important new chapter on September 1 as the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The new system was created by the NITA Act, which was signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in December 2025. The new legislation raises $1.5 billion in new revenue and creates… |
(2026-09-18). "You Have a Strong and Steadfast Friend," RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers. truthout.org On Thursday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), gave a keynote speech to an anti-vaccine group he once led. Kennedy — a noted anti-vaxxer who has consistently peddled dangerous disinformation to the public — appeared at a conference held by Children's Health Defense. During his speech, he sought to assure concerned members of the group that… |
(2026-09-18). The 48th Chinese naval escort task group visits Bangladesh. ecns.cn The 48th escort task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived at the port of Chittagong on Wednesday to start a five-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh.
(2026-09-18). UP NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is releasing on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Merit List) who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS and BDS Courses for the year 2026-27 today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026.
(2026-09-18). The university's deportable workers. mronline.org 
International students occupy a peculiar position within the contemporary university.
(2026-09-18). Chinese, Ethiopian Companies Sign Deals Worth 330 Mln USD. infobrics.org China launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" Ethiopia Session in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, as part of its effort to encourage and expand exports of Ethiopian products to the Chinese market…
(2026-09-18). India's 2026 BRICS Summit Delivers the BRICS+ Outreach Momentum. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in India in 2026 succeeded in providing the key deliverables related to the cohesion of the bloc and the objectives set by India's presidency with respect to boosting BRICS economic cooperation at the micro-level of companies and key sectors…
(2026-09-18). City sets up desks to help motorists get fuel subsidy. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi administration has moved to help motorists access the government's petrol subsidy, ordering help desks at deputy commissioner offices and directing assistant commissioners to be physically present at petrol pumps to guide citizens through the process. | Assistant commissioners have been directed to visit petrol pumps and personally facilitate citizens seeking the subsidy. They will also oversee traffic and crowd management to minimise inconvenience. Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi issued the directives, with several deputy commissioners informing him on Friday that help desks had already been es…
(2026-09-18). England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault. aljazeera.com Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.
(2026-09-18). India's Non-Veg Food is Delicious: Rahul Reminds Modi Govt over BRICS Menu. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sunday took a dig at the Narendra Modi government for not serving the "delicious Indian food" to the international leaders and dignitaries who were in the national capital to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit.
(2026-09-18). Chinese team takes medical training to frontline clinics in Equatorial Guinea. ecns.cn The 34th Chinese medical team to Equatorial Guinea has combined free medical consultations with on-site training for local healthcare workers during a recent clinic at Luba Hospital in Bioko Sur Province.
(2026-09-18). Trump Targets Canada, Warns Europe: Is the West Heading for a Trade Split? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump, Canada and the European Union is raising a much larger question than tariffs: Can Washington pressure Canada and Europe at the same time without accelerating a strategic separation between the United States and its traditional allies? The immediate dispute began after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed …
(2026-09-18). Assange Returns to X in Midst of AI Crisis. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria Consortium News WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to X on Thursday, more than two years after his release from prison as the AI crisis dominates the headlines. Julian Assange returned to X on Thursday 25 months after being released from London's Belmarsh Prison and eight and a half years since he last posted on …
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). IPS officer transferred days after trolled over Islamic greetings in inspirational video. ummid.com IPS officer Bushra Bano, Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), has been transferred days after she was trolled by the right wing groups for using Islamic greetings in a video recorded to inspire UPSC aspirants.
(2026-09-18). Why Yemen Matters Beyond Yemen. ummid.com The expansion of conflict into Yemen, renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure and continuing disruption around crucial shipping routes have created precisely the kind of strategic entanglement overwhelming force was supposed to prevent.
(2026-09-18). Shake Shack Donation Day to WHYY. whyy.org Enjoy a meal at Shake Shack and support WHYY Media Labs! Mention "Donation Day" or use code "DONATE" and 25% of your purchase goes to WHYY.
(2026-09-18). CARTOONS: Pauline's primitive penance. independentaustralia.net 
Pauline Hanson attempts the ancient ritual of apologising without actually admitting she did anything wrong.
(2026-09-18). Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). BRICS Declaration 2026: Full Text. ummid.com The BRICS countries Saturday September 12, 2026 unanimously adopted a 140-point New Delhi Declaration.
(2026-09-18). NO WALLS! Tohono O'Dham Nation. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-18). MHT CET FE 2026: Over 50K Seats Available for Institute Level Round. ummid.com More than 50,000 seats are available for the candidates, who have so far not got admission even after four CAP Rounds of the First Year Engineering admission 2026 (FE 2026) counselling, conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell.
(2026-09-18). AACCC AYUSH Allotment List 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoepathy (AYUSH) is publishing on its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' today i.e. Wednesday September 16, 2026 Provisional Allotment Result of AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in First Year of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses.
(2026-09-18). 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opens in Nanning. ecns.cn The 2026 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum opened on Wednesday in Nanning, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and featured the release of the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Strategy and Action Framework (2026-2030).
(2026-09-18). Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours. aljazeera.com The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
(2026-09-18). Man arrested over alleged bestiality. tribune.com.pk 
Abdul Salam | Police have arrested a man and registered a case over the alleged sexual abuse of a donkey in Bhader village within the jurisdiction of Kakarali police station, police said. | As per the first information report (FIR), the donkey's owner had lent the animal to the suspect, identified as Shahadat Ali, on the pretext of bringing fodder. The suspect allegedly took the donkey to nearby fields, where the owner claimed to have caught him in the act. | Police registered a case on the complaint of the animal's owner and arrested the suspect. | Kakarali SHO Abdul Rehman Dogar said the suspect was a reside…
(2026-09-18). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Friday, September 18, 2026, 11: 43 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-09-18). How are they manipulating food habits for political gains. ummid.com In current times when we are witnessing many mechanisms of political propaganda affecting social thinking, food habits are also one of the components of the divisive political tendencies.
(2026-09-18). Mutual Hedging, Not Mutual Defense. fpif.org When former Biden administration official Ely Ratner last year proposed a binding, NATO-style "Pacific Defense Pact" with an integrated command structure among the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, he delivered an accidental indictment of a central weakness in Washington's Asia strategy. Whether Ratner's proposal is politically feasible or not is beside the point. …
(2026-09-18). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-18). Turkey detains finance executives amid market turmoil. al-monitor.com Several prominent Turkish finance executives were swept up by authorities on Thursday amid efforts to contain a market rout that has exposed strains in the country's investment-fund industry.
(2026-09-18). IIM CAT 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com The last date for online registration of candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has been extended by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
(2026-09-18). Festive lanterns from 20 countries, regions light up Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The International Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival featuring the "World Lantern Boulevard" and various lanterns from around the world opened on Thursday at Victoria Park in Hong Kong.
(2026-09-18). Pentagon's secret plan: Reviving Cold War doctrines to lower the threshold for nuclear war. mronline.org 
The American public will need many more voices and new collective efforts to erect more barriers to nuclear war, not give a president more options for starting one.
(2026-09-18). Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says. al-monitor.com (Corrects word order in paragraph 9 to People's Liberation Army Navy)WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) – China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said.
(2026-09-18). The silent bomb: AI and the dismantling of the human mind. links.org.au 
The robots are not taking over. But, as Rezgar Akrawi explains, we are facing a different model of digital control, one that leaves us all further subject to systems, corporations and intelligent machines.
(2026-09-18). Maharashtra BHMS, BUMS, BAMS Counselling 2026 Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has started through its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' Online Registration for NEET UG 2026 Counselling conducted for Admission in AYUSH Courses Group B – BAMS / BHMS / BUMS, and Physiotherapy Courses Group C – BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2026-09-18). Today in history: The September 18 Incident reminds us to remember history and cherish peace. ecns.cn Today, as the sirens sound once more, the echoes of history remind us that peace should never be taken for granted.
(2026-09-18). Nigeria orders probe after 37 die in custody. tribune.com.pk 
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell. | Police fired shots to disperse protests as tensions spilled onto the streets of Minna, the capital of mineral-rich Niger state in central Nigeria. It was not immediately clear whether police were firing anti-riot pellets or live ammunition. | The Nigeria's government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Minna to curtail the unrest that saw the mobs blocking a main street and attacking a transport…
(2026-09-18). Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy. aljazeera.com In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts.
(2026-09-18). The Epstein Class billionaire who canceled Macklemore. wibailoutpeople.org Robert Kraft has played a central role in recruiting athletes, entertainers and influencers as assets for Israel | He's also a high-level member of the Epstein class implicated in sex crimes | The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal explains how Kraft's insidious influence goes beyond cance…
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. al-monitor.com Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.
(2026-09-18). This PR Populist Is Quiet About His Data Center Past. levernews.com A Republican Congressional candidate in Iowa has pitched himself as an anti-corruption crusader, swearing off corporate PAC donations and
(2026-09-18). Press-Freedom Coalition Calls for the Immediate Release of ICE-Detained Journalist Luis Galeano. commondreams.org On Friday, a coalition of 15 civil-society and press-freedom organizations demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) release renowned Miami-based journalist Luis Galeano. The letter's signers include Free Press, the Committee to Protect Journalists, the Freedom of the Press Foundation, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, PEN America, Reporters Without Borders and the Society of Professional Journalists, among others.
(2026-09-18). 'Major win': Delaware Court of Chancery rules in favor of Wilmington city councilman in fight to keep his seat. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Wilmington City Councilman James Spadola will keep his seat after the Delaware Court of Chancery sided with him over the rest of the council. | Spadola, an at-large member, "It's a major win for voting rights, for democracy," he told WHYY News. "And for the people who voted to…
(2026-09-18). Delaware GOP House candidate pressured by fellow party member to drop out of race after transphobic comments. whyy.org 
(2026-09-18). Kashmiris demand UN resolution implementation. tribune.com.pk 
Kashmiris living in Europe staged a protest demonstration outside the United Nations Office in here on Friday, urging the international community to press for an immediate end to alleged human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and calling on the UN to implement its pending resolutions on the disputed territory to bring peace in South Asia. | The protest was organised by the International Kashmir Peace Forum (IKPF) and led by its Chairman Zahid Hashmi who travelled from Paris to Geneva along with hundreds of other Kashmiris. | Chairman IKPF Hashmi said India was violating…
(2026-09-18). ICE Revives Former "Hellhole" Prison — And Hires the Same Company To Run It. theintercept.com 
Marcia Levering nearly died at work on February 6, 2021. She was working as a prison guard at the former medium-security federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, a facility operated by the private prison company CoreCivic. One of Levering's overwhelmed colleagues buzzed open the wrong door, releasing a high-risk prisoner directly into Levering's path. "He kind of gave me this eerie green grin," she said. Then boiling water hit her face. | The facility, which had long been plagued by overcrowding, chronic understaffing, and deadly violence, closed later that year after a Biden executive order against all private…
(2026-09-18). ICE Agents Violently Attack Texas Teens On Their Way To Enlist As Marines. newsone.com 
(2026-09-18). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-18). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-18). Phone use during teaching banned. tribune.com.pk 
The School Education Department has taken strict notice of teachers using mobile phones while teaching. | The use of mobile phones during the teaching process has been prohibited. According to the Education Department, the use of mobile phones disrupts the educational process, however, usage will be permitted in cases of genuine official necessity or emergencies. | The Education Department has directed school heads to ensure strict compliance with these instructions, and the teaching process will be closely monitored.
(2026-09-18). Asia drives global coffee consumption growth as China market expands. ecns.cn Asia is becoming a major driver of global coffee consumption growth, with China emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, experts said at the China Tropical Crops Industry Conference held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-09-18). Tidbits-Sept. 17: Reader Comments: Supremes Rebuff Trump on Mail Voting; What Kind of Candidates Dems Run in Future; Reader Offers Advice to Rural Alaska Minimum Wage Fight; Resource for Fair, Free Elections; Special Event in Honor of the UN Charter. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 17: Reader Comments: Supremes Rebuff Trump on Mail Voting; What Kind of Candidates Dems Run in Future; Reader Offers Advice to Rural Alaska Minimum Wage Fight; Resource for Fair, Free Elections; Special Event in Honor of the UN Charter |
(2026-09-18). Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman. aljazeera.com Buffett will become chairman emeritus immediately and his son Howard will become chairman.
(2026-09-18). Voters oust Delaware incumbent who was recorded offering potential primary opponent a $76K job if he didn't run. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Dave Tackett said he lost count of the number of voters who applauded him on Incumbent Mike Kozikowski had made the job offer, which included an annual salary of $76,000, during a June 24 meeting that Tackett had secretly recorded. | By state law, however, Tackett could not take a county…
(2026-09-18). Underage driver kills teen motorcyclist in Sharae Faisal crash. tribune.com.pk 
Police have registered a case against an underage car driver for allegedly causing a fatal traffic accident near Metro Bridge on Sharae Faisal, while a woman accompanying him has been arrested for allegedly attempting to mislead investigators by claiming responsibility for the crash. | The Artillery Maidan police registered FIR on the complaint of Sulaiman, elder brother of 19-year-old Zeeshan, who was killed when his motorcycle was hit by the car on Friday. The FIR names the underage driver, identified as Shamroz, as the main accused. His female companion, Sadia, has been nominated and arrested for allegedly…
(2026-09-18). Brighton vs Arsenal: Premier League — predictions, teams, lineups. aljazeera.com Premier League holders Arsenal have won all seven of their matches to start the new season.
(2026-09-18). Live At 1PM ET: Massive Victory: EPA Power Grab Ends — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com This is huge news, but what does the repeal of the rule really mean for the environment and your wallet.
(2026-09-18). ISRO: Not Privatisation Alone, Equally Concerning is Threat to Its Sovereignty. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), one of the country's most remarkable achievements in science and technology, is facing an internal crisis at precisely the moment when the government is pushing aggressively to expand the role of private capital in the space sector.
(2026-09-18). Canada-EU 'associate membership': What it means for Ottawa and Europe. tribune.com.pk 
Amid fraying ties with the United States, Canada's push to move closer to Europe is taking shape around a new idea: an "associate member" relationship with the European Union that would stop short of full membership but deepen ties across trade, defence and technology. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put the idea on the table Wednesday, telling Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that she wanted to work with him on "opening the door on Canada being the first associate member of the EU." | The proposal, made at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, would break new ground. | The EU currentl…
(2026-09-18). British classic Jane Eyre enters China's ninth-grade textbook. ecns.cn The classic British novel Jane Eyre has been included in the whole-book reading section of the Chinese language textbook for ninth-grade students starting from the 2026 fall semester.
(2026-09-18). The case for de-escalation with Russia. strategic-culture.su By Wolfgang MUNCHAU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | America is leading the way | John Ratcliffe, the CIA director, surely did not secre…
(2026-09-18). Final preparations underway for 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. ecns.cn With five days to go before the opening of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, preparations have entered the final stage at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
(2026-09-18). 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Fortune Global Forum 2026 opened in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province on Wednesday, themed "The New Growth Equation."
(2026-09-18). How Air Force enlistee in Delaware allegedly used Snapchat to recruit, rape 15-year-old girl. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Petrified, the mother of a 15-year-old girl dialed 911. | Not long after waking up, she'd received a prescheduled text message from her daughter that said she'd run away from their home in suburban Bucks County, Pennsylvania. | Frantic, she raced to the girl's room. The teenager wasn't there. She checked footage from the home's security camera and was horrified to see the petite girl slipping out of a back window at 3: 18 a.m. — four hours earlier. | The girl had left h…
(2026-09-18). Samen der Zwietracht. Warum verbreitet die englische Presse Làºgen àºber Deutschland? strategic-culture.su In Deutschland gibt es eine geheime Einheit des Verteidigungsministeriums. Sie nennen sich selbst ‚ÄûSonderstab Ukraine" und liefern mit Tricks auf verkàºrztem Entscheidungsweg Waffen an die Ukraine. Mit dieser sensationellen Information trat die britische Zeitung ‚ÄûFinancial Times" an die àñffentlichkeit. | Ihren Informationen zufolge arbeitet in einem besonders gesicherten Flàºgel des Bundesverteidigungsministeriums eine geheime Arbeitsgruppe zur Unterstàºtzung der Ukraine. Die Geheimhaltungsstufe dieser Einheit sei extrem hoch. Einige im Verteidigungsmin…
(2026-09-18). 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in NE China. ecns.cn A bell tolled at the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang on Friday to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
(2026-09-18). SPL 26-27: When Al-Hilal Played Like Champions, Al-Nassr Like Losers. ummid.com The sluggish and poor performance of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC continued even as Al- Hilal Saudi Club played like Champions in the 7th round of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), popular as Saudi Pro League (SPL) Saturday.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Amount in dispute in China's arbitration cases reaches 1.44 trillion yuan in 2025. ecns.cn The sum in dispute for arbitration cases nationwide hit 1.4393 trillion yuan ($214.6 billion) in 2025, a year-on-year rise of 18.7%. This marks the third straight year the figure has topped 1 trillion yuan, according to a report released Thursday by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing.
(2026-09-18). Markey Moves to Block $5B US Bombs Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation. truthout.org On Thursday, Democratic senators introduced legislation to block a sale of $5 billion worth of bombs and bomb kits to Saudi Arabia, protesting the kingdom's human rights abuses amid its escalation in fighting in Yemen. Senators Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), with support of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), introduced a joint resolution of disapproval (JRD) targeting… |
(2026-09-18). Switzerland heading to "neutrality referendum" : Reasons and calls. unitedworldint.com Switzerland is heading to the referendum. It is on September 27. It is about "neutrality". The "Neutrality Initiative" leads the campaign. Why and what is that? Katy Romy, a correspondent at the Federal Palace for SWI swissinfo.ch, tells us: "Christoph Blocher, the former Swiss government minister who shaped the modern Swiss People's Party (right-wing), is …
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). New Chinese-style women's fashion gains popularity in Singapore. ecns.cn Modern Chinese-style women's clothing is gaining popularity among consumers in Singapore, blending traditional aesthetics with practical designs suited to local conditions.
(2026-09-18). October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote. al-monitor.com Sharon Sharabi shot into the limelight in Israel after the Hamas attack of…
(2026-09-18). Will Iran War Destroy the UAE's Image of Stability? thinktank.pk The United Arab Emirates has spent decades building an image of stability, connectivity and economic resilience in one of the world's most volatile regions. Dubai became a global aviation, tourism and logistics hub. Abu Dhabi built enormous energy and sovereign investment capacity. The UAE developed ports, financial centres, technology industries and alternative trade routes designed …
(2026-09-18). How Bollywood Churning Out Anti-Muslim Movies: Detailed Analysis. ummid.com Bollywood has accepted this dangerous trend and is churning out anti-Muslim movies because they are selling as hot potatoes, which generates sentiments among Hindus for social distancing of Muslims.
(2026-09-18). Dismay from Democrats over Fetterman's job performance boils over in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story originally appeared on ALLENTOWN, Pa. — At a demonstration against the GOP-controlled Congress, a decidedly anti-Trump crowd has a Democrat's name on its mind: Sen. John Fetterman. | "I voted for him. I donated money to his campaign," said Vick Lindquist. "I feel like I've been stabbed in the back as a Pennsylvanian. It's very — I can't even put it into words. I'm so disappointed in him." | In his 2022 campaign against Mehmet Oz, Fetterman was hailed as a progressive willing to buck con…
(2026-09-18). There Are 0 Data Centers on Public Lands. Trump Is Considering Building 12. truthout.org The Trump administration is reportedly considering a dozen data center projects to be built on public lands, a plan that would grant tech firms massive swaths of protected lands as they expand AI projects already sharply criticized for outsized use of public resources. The proposals under consideration are spread across six states — Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming — and would… |
(2026-09-18). Trump, Silicon Valley, and the global far right target Brazil's upcoming elections. therealnews.com 
This is a particularly important episode, coming just two weeks ahead of the 1st round of high stakes presidential elections in Brazil. | Host Michael Fox speaks with Artur Romeu. He's a Brazilian journalist and the Latin American Director for Latin America of the international NGO Reporters Without Borders. | They spoke ahead of Episode 6 of The Battle for Free Speech, about Brazil's fight against disinformation. He has an important analysis, which helps to deconstruct how Trump, Silicon Va…
(2026-09-18). UK court clears woman of voicing support for Hamas in university speech. aljazeera.com Sarah Cotte said her comments were not in support of Hamas, but in support of Palestinians' right to resist.
(2026-09-18). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-18). Pinglu Canal cuts shipping distance by 280 km as new coal route opened. ecns.cn A total of 8000 metric tons of imported thermal coal arrived in Guigang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Thursday via the Pinglu Canal, marking the formal opening of a new river-sea co-transport channel for the city's power generation.
(2026-09-18). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-18). Ecuador detains former minister José Serrano after U.S. deportation. globalvoices.org Serrano's return puts Ecuador's justice system and rule of law under renewed scrutinyGlobal Voices Screenshot taken from the Following the U.S. immigration system's refusal to grant political asylum to former Interior Minister
(2026-09-18). How committed are the Republicans to war? strategic-culture.su By Marco CARNELOS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As Yemen's Houthis ramp up the costs of war in the Gulf, Tehran is wagering on US ele…
(2026-09-18). Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending. aljazeera.com Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.
(2026-09-18). In Numbers: China-Laos Railway Sees Strong Growth in Trade Value. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-18). California moves to create AI 'kill switch'. tribune.com.pk 
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered officials to explore the creation of a "kill switch" for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, while fresh research showing sophisticated cyberattacks and growing safety concerns added pressure on the rapidly expanding industry. | The move came as security researchers said they had used Anthropic's latest software to breach OpenAI's internal systems, highlighting how rapidly advanced AI technology can be deployed in sophisticated cyberattacks. | "I just issued an executive order to accelerate the implementation of safety checks and advance the creatio…
(2026-09-18). The Science of Eating: What We Get Wrong About Diet and Nutrition. whyy.org We all know we're supposed to eat healthy — but what exactly does that mean? On this episode, what's on your plate, why it matters, and how to make sense of conflicting nutrition advice. We talk with paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman about what human evolution can teach us about how we should eat, look at a typical teen's sugar intake, and explore barriers to serving healthy and fresh school lunches.
(2026-09-18). Trump Administration Faces Second Lawsuit to Keep ICE Agents Away From Polls. truthout.org A coalition of civil rights groups and union organizations Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling locations during November's midterm elections. The suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is the second this month, following comments from top Trump officials citing a federal policy to… |
(2026-09-18). Maharashtra NEET UG CAP Round 2 Selection List 2026: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing today i.e. Saturday September 12, 2026 on its official website 'medical2026.mahacet.org' NEET UG 2026 Second Selection List (Round 2 Allotment Result) of CAP Round 2 Counseling conducted for admission in First Year Health Science Courses MBBS and BDS (Group A).
(2026-09-18). The many roads to literary excellence. onlineopinion.com.au Does training in the arts of creative writing produce better writers? Let the Miles Franklin speak.
(2026-09-18). Govt cracks whip as PTI, JI gear up for capital marches. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that, following the detailed judgment of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), no attempt to storm the federal capital or advance on the city in groups will be allowed under any circumstances. | He warned that those violating the court's orders would immediately face contempt of court proceedings. | Addressing a news conference alongside Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry and Islamabad Advocate General Manzoor Ahmad, Naqvi said security forces and law-enforcement agencies had been given clear instructions and fully prepared to prevent any attempt to…
(2026-09-18). Delcy Rodríguez Has a Gun Pointed at Her Head — Does She Have Options? portside.org Delcy Rodríguez Has a Gun Pointed at Her Head — Does She Have Options? |
(2026-09-18). Stand For Peace, Milwaukee September 19, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | Time: Noon to 1: 00pm | Place: Dr MLK Jr Drive & North Avenue (3rd & North) | Peace Action Wisconsin…
(2026-09-18). Lewes considers pause on reviewing applications in response to affordable housing bill, following Sussex County's lead. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Lewes City Council is considering a temporary pause on reviewing specific residential development applications in response to The council moved to host a public hearing on a possible moratorium at its Monday meeting. The idea came from the Lewes Planning Commission, which officially recommended that the city adopt it…
(2026-09-18). UN allows Palestinian president to again speak via video after US denies visa. al-monitor.com UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to allow Palestinian PresidentMahmoud Abbas to address the annual gathering of world leaders next week via video – for the second year in a row – after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York.
(2026-09-18). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-18). This isn't sci-fi, AI is already killing people. responsiblestatecraft.org Palantir CEO Alex Karp
(2026-09-18). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2026 – Link to Check. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) is releasing on its official website 'phd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in' today i.e. Thursday September 17, 2026 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD26) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-18). Bases Without Names: How Governments Rebrand the U.S. Military Presence. worldbeyondwar.org 
From "Forces of allied and friendly nations" in Jordan to "agreed locations" in the Philippines and a "rotational presence" in Australia, governments use legal and diplomatic language that avoids describing facilities hosting U.S. forces as military bases. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-18). KU students awarded degrees. tribune.com.pk 
The University of Karachi's ASRB has approved the awarding of MPhil, PhD, LLM and MS degrees to a total of 170 students across various departments. The decision was taken at a recent ASRB meeting chaired by University of Karachi Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Tufail.
(2026-09-18). Berlin, Elections Still Closed to Foreigners — One-Quarter of City Population. portside.org Berlin, Elections Still Closed to Foreigners — One-Quarter of City Population |
(2026-09-18). Brussels is Building a Climate Protection Racket in the Name of 'Climate Insurance'. wattsupwiththat.com The storms will keep coming, as they always have. The question Brussels keeps avoiding is whether prices, engineering and private contracts should go on allocating that risk, or whether Europe needs another layer of official climate theology bolted onto a market that has spent two centuries learning how to price rain, wind and fire.
(2026-09-18). Mexico's Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue. aljazeera.com Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.
(2026-09-18). China Marrow Donor Program registers 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations. ecns.cn China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP), a nonprofit organization that runs the national bank of donors and volunteers, has recorded more than 24,000 unrelated hematopoietic stem cell donations.
(2026-09-18). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US 'permanent control' over Greenland. aljazeera.com Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a US defence pact next week, pending approval from both parliaments.
(2026-09-18). EU envoy says GSP+ comes with caveats. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will have to demonstrate clear progress in legislating and effectively implementing various international laws and conventions if it is to continue benefiting from the European Union's GSP+ facility, EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis said on Friday. | He urged the business community, particularly exporters, to ensure compliance with the relevant conventions without delay. | Karoblis made the remarks during a visit to the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) House, where the association's office-bearers held detailed discussions with the EU envoy on the strategy, prospects and chal…
(2026-09-18). China-Pakistan relationship deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey: Pakistani scholar. ecns.cn "China-Pakistan relationship is deeper than the oceans, higher than the mountains, and sweeter than the honey," said Adeel Jamaluddin Khan, adjunct professor at the National Defence University of Pakistan and former minister of Trade and Commerce of Pakistan, at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2026-09-18). Studio 2 Extra: ‚Ääthe state of Philly's public schools with Superintendent Watlington. whyy.org With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia's public schools. He talks school closures, appropriate uses of AI, and lagging math and reading proficiency amongst students.
(2026-09-18). IPS Bushra Bano's Transfer Opens Floodgates of Criticism. ummid.com The transfer of Bushra Bano, a 2020 batch IPS Officer Serving as Additional SP Kharagpur (West Bengal), days after she was trolled by right wing Hindu extremist groups has opened the floodgates of criticism.
(2026-09-18). AI giants sound alarm while racing towards superintelligence. independentaustralia.net 
AI developers are sounding the alarm over potentially catastrophic risks while continuing the race towards increasingly powerful systems.
(2026-09-18). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-18). Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack South of Makkah. ummid.com The Saudi Air Defenses Tuesday September 15, 2026 thwarted a Houti drone attack south of Makkah, stopping it from reaching the Holy City.
(2026-09-18). Burlington's headquarters move to Philadelphia puts spotlight on New Jersey's difficult business climate, experts say. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Earlier this month, Pennsylvania officials celebrated an economic development coup. Across the Delaware River, New Jersey business leaders saw the latest sign of a mounting The discount clothing retailer Burlington announced it will move its corporate headquarters — and thousands of employees — from South Jersey to Philadelphia's University City neighborhood. | During a…
(2026-09-18). Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption. al-monitor.com JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatauearlier this month.• Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, situated halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, blanketed the capital Jakarta and some surrounding areas after its initial eruption late on September 4.
(2026-09-18). China-Laos Railway sees 31.5% trade value growth. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway handled 3.822 million metric tons of cross‚Äëborder goods worth 23.38 billion yuan ($3.49 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, Kunming Customs said.
(2026-09-18). HC ratifies Shamli Millionaire's Son's Conversion to Islam. ummid.com In a major blow to the right wing anti-conversion lobby in India, Allahabad High Court Wednesday September 16, 2026 ratified Shamli millionaire's son Ayush Malik's conversion to Islam and his wish to marry a Muslim woman.
(2026-09-18). Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for US troops over 30. aljazeera.com Experts have called policy unnecessary and said testosterone injections could increase risks of infertility.
(2026-09-18). 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in China's Nanning. ecns.cn Themed on "CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life," the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened here on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). How The Makkah Pact should be judged? ummid.com The Makkah Defence Pact signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan should be judged by a different set of indicators: whether it prevents crises from escalating, protects civilians and commerce, improves transparency, keeps military commitments proportionate and leaves space for diplomacy.
(2026-09-18). North Korea warns of 'more offensive' response to US-led military drills. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong on Friday warned of a stronger response to United States-led multinational military exercises in the Asia-Pacific, saying Pyongyang would continue strengthening its nuclear deterrence. | Kim, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior ruling Workers' Party official, accused Washington of being the "main source" of worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and across the region, according to a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). | She singled out Pacific Vanguard 2026, a multinational naval exercise near Guam involving the US, South Ko…
(2026-09-18). Pentagon weighs pulling at least 25,000 US troops from Europe: NBC report. tribune.com.pk 
The Pentagon is considering withdrawing about 25,000 or more US troops from Europe, potentially reducing the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported on Thursday. | The proposed drawdown could be even larger, reaching as many as 40,000 troops, NBC reported, citing current and former US and Western officials familiar with the deliberations. About 80,000 US troops are currently stationed in Europe. | No final decisions have been made, according to the report. | Germany, Italy and Spain, which host some of the largest US deployments in Europe, are among the countries like…
(2026-09-18). Tanzanian startup partners with Chinese firms to develop EV assembly. ecns.cn Tanzanian automotive startup JTP AUTO is working with Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies to develop local electric vehicle assembly and manufacturing capabilities, according to the China-Global South Project, an international media outlet.
(2026-09-18). US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange BitBank over Hormuz payments. al-monitor.com The US government says the exchange was used to channel payments from an Iranian maritime-insurance scheme to the regime.
(2026-09-18). OpenAI Execs Hoped to Make "Gazillions" After Feeding Model Journalists' Work. truthout.org Newly unsealed court documents reveal that employees at Microsoft and OpenAI expressed alarm that AI systems they were jointly developing could lead to an "existential threat" to the publishing industry. The court document in question is part of a joint filing from news organizations, including The New York Times, The New York Daily News, and 10 other publications that are suing Microsoft and… |
(2026-09-18). Kashmiris in Europe protest outside Geneva UN office, urge action on IIOJK. tribune.com.pk 
Kashmiris living in Europe staged a protest demonstration outside the United Nations Office in Geneva on Friday, urging the international community to press for an immediate end to alleged human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and calling on the UN to implement its pending resolutions on the disputed territory to bring peace in South Asia. | The protest was organised by the International Kashmir Peace Forum (IKPF) and led by its Chairman Zahid Hashmi who travelled from Paris to Geneva along with hundreds of other Kashmiris. | Hashmi said India was violating basic human…
(2026-09-18). Chinese delegation attends welcome ceremony for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation attended a welcome ceremony to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 at the Fuji Square Nagoya Port's Garden Pier in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
(2026-09-18). MQM-P calls for arrest of teen's killers. tribune.com.pk 
MQM-Pakistan lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of a 16-year-old Hafiz-e-Quran during a robbery in Mehran City, Manghopir, alleging that men dressed in police uniforms were behind the crime. | In a letter to Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, the lawmakers expressed concern over the killing of Roshan Hussain Khan, the only brother of eight sisters, and urged the provincial government to take immediate action against those responsible. | According to the lawmakers, Roshan was killed during a robbery by armed men wearing police uniforms. They said…
(2026-09-18). China Ocean Development Index rises 2.5% in 2025. ecns.cn China's Ocean Development Index stood at 132.3 in 2025, up 2.5% year on year, according to the China Ocean Development Index Report 2026, released on Thursday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-18). Wuhan: Where timeless legacy and urban resilience thrive as one. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan is set to unfold. This four-day dialogue unites global city leaders in Wuhan, a dynamic, culturally profound city on the Yangtze River. Come and discover Wuhan's stunning scenery.
(2026-09-18). Riyadh phones Tel Aviv: From petro-power to palace panic. mronline.org 
For decades, the Saudi state cultivated the mythology of sovereignty while constructing one of the most elaborate systems of strategic dependency in modern history.
(2026-09-18). 'We are very open': Fiji's tourism minister says HIV emergency should not deter visitors. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a "global phenomenon". Gavoka, who is a Deputy Prime Minister, was responding to questions from local reporters about concerns from tourists who are worried about their travel…
(2026-09-18). Bill Lowering Public Cost Of Data Centers Fails In The Senate. newsone.com 
Source: sasirin pamai / Getty | Congress appears to be feeling pressure on the hot-button issue of AI data centers. In a rare show of overwhelming bipartisanship, the House passed a bill to protect the public from higher energy bills caused by nearby data centers. Unfortunately, that same energy wasn't to be found in the Senate. |
(2026-09-18). Israel Detains Palestinian American Journalist Reporting on Settler Violence. truthout.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces detained Palestinian American journalist Naqaa Hamed in the occupied West Bank as she returned from a reporting assignment on escalating settler violence. Israeli soldiers detained Hamed with two other journalists at a checkpoint near Bethlehem, and questioned her about her journalism and the stories she was reporting. The two other journalists were released… |
(2026-09-18). He Marched With Nazis in Charlottesville. Now He's Expected To Join the Florida Legislature. portside.org He Marched With Nazis in Charlottesville. Now He's Expected To Join the Florida Legislature. |
(2026-09-18). On the road to Mar-a-Lago with Tomahawk Tom and his Porkie Pies. independentaustralia.net 
Fourteen years, one mayor and a very expensive detour to end a political career.
(2026-09-18). Black Radicalism And The Return Of The 'Subversive Negro'. scheerpost.com Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. NSPM-7 and the State Department's international campaign against "far-left political terrorism" represent new and more dangerous forms of domestic repression in the 21st century. While reconstructing the historical figure of the "subversive Negro" as a national security threat. Established as the first nation-state based on the principle of racial superiority, in …
(2026-09-18). A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans. whyy.org A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in foreign languages. | DO NOT REUSE – WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 11: Signage directs voters at a polling place in the Tamarack Nature Center on August 11, 2026 in White Bear Township, Minnesota. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) are vying for Minnesota's Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in today's primary election. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)…
(2026-09-18). Trump Admin Upended Protections for Endangered Species by Redefining 2 Words. truthout.org The Endangered Species Act has stood as a pillar of conservation in the United States since 1973, bringing animals like bald eagles, manatees, and humpback whales back from the brink of extinction. But now, the Trump administration has taken its boldest step yet in an effort to strip legal protections for endangered species. Starting this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that it… |
(2026-09-18). Couple injured in acid attack. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-18). Macklemore versus Ed Sheeran's 'Make Some More'. thealtworld.com Sheeran's "solidarity" is with consumers and corporate . | Trust gnarly rock legend Roger Waters to make the distinction unmistakably clear. The U.S. rap singer Macklemore has stood up for the right thing, noted Waters, while English pop balladeer Ed Sheeran is just a commercial "prick". | That's how the former Pink Floyd member and renowned songwriter put it in his typically acerbic style, in a social media Both Macklemore and Sheeran would claim to be music artists. But as veteran rocker Waters discerns, artists are defined by w…
(2026-09-18). Giant panda Bei Xia receives world-first treatment for jaw asymmetry. ecns.cn Bei Xia was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2022. Less than 24 hours after birth, its left forelimb and jaw were injured by its mother, and the severely injured forelimb was later amputated. As the cub grew, its lower jaw gradually shifted to the left, interfering with normal sucking and chewing.
(2026-09-18). South Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com By Heejin Kim and Joyce LeeSEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region.South Korea has maintained a naval presence off the coast of Somalia in an anti-piracy mission, while resisting calls from US President Donald Trump to play a more active military role in supporting Washington over the war in Iran.
(2026-09-18). Apocalypse Now: Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Investigate the End-Timers Alliance. theintercept.com 
The fight over the future is rapidly unfolding before our eyes. With debates roiling Washington over calls to rein in artificial intelligence before it's too late as the U.S. continues to wage official and unofficial wars around the world, many of the world's most powerful players are licking their chops. | Yes, there's destruction all around. But these players have carefully concocted a plan: to hasten a familiar vision that combines biblical, militant, and futuristic images of the end times so they can save themselves. | This week on The Intercept Briefing, host Akela Lacy interviews award-winning authors an…
(2026-09-18). Robert Kraft Claims His Donations Help Palestinians. Turns Out He's Funding Friends of the IDF. theintercept.com 
An analysis of tax forms by The Intercept show Kraft's charity and LLC have donated to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC's super PAC.
(2026-09-18). Trump's Ego Arch Would Wreck Memorial Bridge's History. popularresistance.org Trump, the divider and liar-in-chief, is attempting to construct his Ego Arch at a location that is the historical site of the reconciliation and unification of the United States after the Civil War. | No matter how much Trump claims the Arch is for the 250th Anniversary of the United States, we all know it will be the monument to Donald Trump's attempted make-over of the U.S. government and the City of Washington, DC—just remember the destruction without permission of the East Wing of the White House and the attempted demolition of the Kennedy Center.
(2026-09-18). Chinese runner Zhao Jiaju makes history in toughest ultra-trail races. ecns.cn Chinese ultra-trail runner Zhao Jiaju won the 330-kilometer Tor des Géants in Italy on Wednesday, finishing in 65 hours, 55 minutes and 22 seconds to set a new course record.
(2026-09-18). The Houthis could tip the Iran war in Tehran's favor. responsiblestatecraft.org The conflict between the United States and Iran has become a contest in enduring economic pain and the political consequences that may flow from that pain. This has characterized the conflict since the breakdown of the
(2026-09-18). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-18). U.S. returns 64 cultural relics, artworks and fossils to China. ecns.cn China received two batches totaling 64 items or sets of cultural relics, artworks and fossils returned by U.S. authorities in Washington and New York on Wednesday and Friday, respectively, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2026-09-18). The greater israel delusion may undo israel. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's accelerating drive toward a biblical 'Greater Israel' is not a deviation but the culmination of decades of creeping annexation and global indulgence.
(2026-09-18). China successfully launches the 25th internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-12 carrier rocket from south China's Hainan province on Thursday, sending a batch of internet satellites into space.
(2026-09-18). IHC sets limits on right to protest. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that any act resulting in the infringement of citizens' fundamental rights constitutes a violation of the Constitution, warning that public office holders responsible for such violations would also be deemed to have breached their oath of office. | The ruling came in a detailed 37-page judgment on a petition concerning the proposed nationwide PTI protest towards Islamabad on September 27, 2026. PTI had announced the march to demand release of party founder Imran Khan and mobilise people for the supremacy of the Constitution. | A citizen, Waqas Ahmed, had challenged the…
(2026-09-18). Chinese missile tests cast long shadow over Pacific Islands. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-18). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-18). NATO, corruption, NeoNazism are the enemies of Ukraine — not Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-18). UCLA Faculty Push Back As Chancellor's 9/11 Statement Raises New Questions About Academic Freedom. scheerpost.com
(2026-09-18). Comicomment | Playing the victim: Japan's political show over WWII monument. ecns.cn
(2026-09-18). Rules for thee, warbots for me: How Washington deploys combat AI while blocking 'killer robot' bans. ecns.cn
(2026-09-18). New cat species found, first in more than 100 years. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-18). Houthis Put Riyadh on the Defensive. thealtworld.com
(2026-09-18). After Macklemore sacking, Ed Sheeran enters a 'Sun City' moment. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-18). Ungheria, la svolta euro-atlantica di Magyar: da ponte con Mosca a partner disciplinato di UE e NATO. strategic-culture.su L'espulsione di dieci diplomatici russi segna il punto più visibile della svolta internazionale avviata da Péter Magyar. Mentre sul piano interno sopravvivono numerosi elementi dell'orbanismo, Budapest abbandona progressivamente l'autonomia verso Mosca per riallinearsi all'asse UE-NATO. | Segue nostro L'espulsione di dieci diplomatici russi decisa dal governo ungherese l'8 settembre rappresenta probabilmente il gesto più netto compiuto f…
(2026-09-18). Sergei Karaganov y John Mearsheimer: ´Se necesita un ataque nuclear contra Europa para restablecer la disuasión ª. strategic-culture.su El enfrentamiento en torno a Ucrania trasciende los límites de una crisis regional, afectando a los cimientos de la estabilidad estratégica y la seguridad europea. Ante la creciente presión sobre Rusia, en los círculos de expertos se debate cada vez con mayor frecuencia sobre los límites de la escalada y los instrumentos que Moscú podría utilizar para restablecer el equilibrio de fuerzas.
(2026-09-18). Voces de la Frontera General Meeting September 23, 2026 at UW Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
meet the board, learn more about VOCES, connect with other students, and food WILL be provided : Tuesday, September 23rd from 6: 30-7: 45 PM : MSC Lounge in the Red Gym : there will be tacos! | questions/concerns? email vocesmadison@gmail.com or send us a DM…
(2026-09-18). Why Latin America Is Key to Israel's Diplomatic Impunity. orinocotribune.com 
By Xavier Abu Eid — Sep 15, 2026 While alienating traditional allies, Israel is deepening ties with a new wave of right-wing populist leaders who are willing to shield it from accountability. On Aug. 10, just three days after taking office, Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over …
(2026-09-18). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-18). Notas da China: Socialismo e tradiàßà£o. strategic-culture.su O que a Academia Panyu ensina sobre o socialismo chinês? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Em minha última viagem à China tive a opo…
(2026-09-17). Iran War Endgame: Will War Crime Allegations Follow the Peace Talks? thinktank.pk For more than six months, the Iran war has evolved from a military confrontation into a wider crisis involving the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, Israel, global energy markets and the credibility of American diplomacy. Now, President Donald Trump says the United States may be approaching the end of the conflict and claims that …
(2026-09-17). Palestine Forum calls on NZ unions to follow TUC sanctions lead in Britain. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand (PFNZ) has appealed to the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi (NZCTU) to follow the lead of the UK trade union movement and take meaningful action in support of Palestinian rights. The call follows a key decision by the UK's Trades Union Congress…
(2026-09-17). La Sesta Repubblica è destinata a cadere. Ma cosa succederà dopo? strategic-culture.su I decenni trascorsi a credere nell'infallibilità del regime del 1988 stanno ora costando caro ai brasiliani. | Segue nostro Il Brasile sta attraversando una crisi istituzionale senza precedenti. Le fondamenta dell'intera Sesta Repubblica — definita la ´Nuova Repubblica ª dai suoi difensori, sebbene sia ormai piuttosto datata — stanno subendo una profonda scossa. Dal 1988, l'intero sistema politico brasiliano si è b…