(2026-09-24). Xi starts high-stakes US visit with call to be 'partners, not rivals'. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for a state visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, opening a high-stakes round of diplomacy between the leaders of the world's two largest economies as the Chinese leader said their two countries should be "partners, not rivals" because the interests of their two peoples "are deeply intertwined." | Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump t.co/A8ZhoSuOIo pic.twitter.com/hijqUp1zAF | — China Xinhua News (@XHNew…
(2026-09-24). US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi. geo.tv US President Donald Trump shows the way to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. — ReutersUS, China agree to extend 11-month trade truce.Xi says China and US should be partners.Thursday talks may…
religionnews.com (2026-09-24). Priests, nuns march to Vatican to demand end to 'genocide' in Gaza
The "Priests Against Genocide" network was born in August 2025 and currently includes over 2,500 priests and bishops from five continents, organizers said.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-21). Saving Gazas Memory: Young Women Recover Thousands of Books from Israeli Ruins
Young Palestinian women are rescuing thousands of historic books from Gaza's ruins, preserving a cultural inheritance threatened with permanent destruction.
asiapacificreport.nz (2026-09-21). Gaza genocide: We made machines that think – then corrupted them for industrialised slaughter
There is something grotesque about taking one of the greatest intellectual achievements in human history – a technology capable of translating languages, modelling proteins, accelerating scientific discovery, assisting doctors, educating children and placing an astonishing repository of human knowledge at an ordinary person's fingertips – and harnessing it to the ancient government business of deciding who may be killed.
States hardly needed technological assistance with that.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-21). NFL's Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
American football player Azeez Al-Shaair has persisted with his stance on raising awareness about slain Palestinian children by wearing eye black bearing the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, during his latest appearance in the National Football League (NFL).
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-21). Tens of thousands march in Paris against France's controversial license to kill police lawTens of thousands marched in Paris against a controversial law strengthening the legal protection of police officers who use their firearms. Opponents fear the legislation could facilitate police repression during future social unrest.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Thirsty Gaza: How water turned from a basic service into a daily struggle
The water problem in the Gaza Strip is no longer merely a shortage in quantities reaching the population, but has transformed into a complex crisis that begins at the water source and does not end at the family waiting for a truck that may not arrive.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Israeli forces intensify attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli escalation continued in southern Lebanon on Sunday, involving artillery shelling, airstrikes, ground advances and gunfire, amidst ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-21). Dozens kidnaped, detained by IOF in W. Bank and Jlem raids
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed different areas of the West Bank and Jerusalem last night and Monday morning, raiding homes and kidnaping a number of Palestinian citizens.
reuters.com (2026-09-22). Trump administration asks US Supreme Court to allow detention of pro-Palestinian scholarTrump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border tensions: Can diplomacy outpace military friction?Tensions are again flaring up between Afghanistan and Pakistan over militant activity.
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes at border areas as part of operations against militants it says operate from Afghan soil. Afghanistan says such strikes violate its sovereignty and have claimed civilian lives.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). Ansarullah: Yemeni armed forces fighting 'decisive battle' against Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Ansarullah resistance movement says the country's armed forces are involved in a "decisive battle" against Saudi Arabia, and any escalation by Riyadh will definitely lead to the expansion and diversification of Yemeni retaliatory strikes.
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). China condemns US extortion of Iranian airlines, rejects Washington's 'illegal' sanctions threats
Bessent threatened global aviation hubs and foreign firms with exclusion from the US dollar system if they provide fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers.
Beijing, a primary economic and diplomatic partner of Tehran, swiftly condemned the maneuver.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-22). No Safe Shelter in Gaza: 200,000 Tents Needed before Winter
Gaza needs 200,000 tents and 300,000 tarpaulins before winter, authorities warned, as damaged shelters leave displaced families exposed to danger.
al-monitor.com (2026-09-22). What to expect as UN General Assembly convenes amid Iran war Trump, whose administration has cut tranches of funding from UN organizations, will address the General Assembly on Tuesday, as will leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Qatar and Egypt. Other key speeches to watch include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara on Wednesday and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will meet with Trump in Washington on Thursday, will skip the UN gathering.
theguardian.com (2026-09-23). Trump's threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for himThe world may have become inured to Trump's dire threats to send Iran "to the stone age" or end its civilization – so often have they been issued, only to sometimes be followed by a ceasefire or negotiations. But hearing them voiced in a forum created in the aftermath of the second world war, with the explicit aim of preventing future conflicts, was disconcerting.
billboard.com (2026-09-24). Macklemore Free Palestine Tour Coming After Ed Sheeran Tour ControversyThe rapper shared the news on Instagram, posting a poster for the Free Palestine Tour and revealing that it will take place across Dublin, Paris and London on three days in late October. For now, the billing simply reads, "Macklemore and Friends."
newrepublic.com (2026-09-23). Trumps Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsTrump's confrontational, campaign-style speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was met with silence and rejection, and both the Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out while he attacked them.
(2026-09-24). Xi Tells Trump To Handle Taiwan Issue 'Carefully' During Oval Office Meeting. news.antiwar.com During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump in Washington on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed China's position on Taiwan and told the US president to approach the issue "carefully," The South China Morning Post reported, citing the Chinese broadcaster CCTV. The report said that Xi, who is in Washington as part of an …
(2026-09-24). Full Details: How Houthis snatched Mokha from MBS with help from Mojtaba's most elite forces | Yemen. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels have rapidly expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing the strategic port city of Mokha and nearby territory as fighting with Saudi-backed forces intensifies. An investigation reports that the offensive has raised questions over the extent of Iranian support, while the Houthis' gains near the Bab el-Mandeb are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia, regional security and vital global shipping routes.
(2026-09-24). 'We All Die Anyway': Tucker Carlson Recounts Conversation With President Trump Days Before Iran War Started. news.antiwar.com Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said in an interview with NPR, published on Thursday, that in the days before the US and Israel launched the war with Iran, President Trump dismissed Carlson's concerns about the conflict by saying, "We all die anyway." Carlson said that he told Trump that the war was not about …
(2026-09-24). Trump's Unconscionable United Nations Rant. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria, Consortium News. Donald Trump threatened Iran with annihilation from the seat of diplomacy on the East River Tuesday. And then dismissed the real threats of AI as a hoax in a speech that exhibited questionable mental balance. Donald Trump just delivered probably the most bombastic, ignorant, aggressive and outrageous speech to the rest of …
(2026-09-24). Iran Launches Surprise Attacks On US Bases As Trump Covers Up Soldier Casualties. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh MintPress News Iran's IRGC has been striking various US targets and an average of two to three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on a daily basis, as gas prices hit working class Americans where it hurts. On this episode of The Target stream, Mint Press News' Robert Inlakesh explains how these blows …
(2026-09-24). PSX slips 474 points as profit-taking follows rally. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange turned lower by midday on Thursday as profit-taking set in after four straight sessions of gains, pulling the benchmark KSE-100 Index down 473.78 points, or 0.28%, to 171,758.73. | The index had closed Wednesday at 172,232.51 after an 830-point rally driven by constructive US-Iran talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the arrival of an IMF staff mission for programme reviews, and buying in refinery stocks. | On Thursday, the market opened firmer and touched an intra-day high of 172,491.16 before sellers took control. The session low stood at 171,628.14. By midday, volum…
(2026-09-24). Vice President JD Vance Announces 750,000 People Removed From ACA Coverage. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | The Republican Party faces significant headwinds ahead of the upcoming midterms. So many decisions by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress over the last year and a half have made life more expensive for the average American. In a strange move that doesn't seem to address that issue at all, Vice President JD Vance announced that over 700,000 have lost their insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) due to alleged fraud. |
(2026-09-24). Israel Continues to Pound Southern Lebanon, But Reportedly Reduces Deployment of Ground Troops. news.antiwar.com Thursday's reports appear like most other days with respect to Israeli operations in southern Lebanon. Artillery strikes were persistent across the region, and Israeli drones were attacking populated areas, including the area near a restaurant in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. But at the same time, Israeli Army Radio was reporting something that was more of a surprise, …
(2026-09-24). Is "NAZA" Zionism's worst Nightmare or normalization Propaganda? juancole.com (
(2026-09-24). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-24). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-24). Desperate Republicans are jumping Trump's war ship of doom. responsiblestatecraft.org "The war with Iran needs to end and end quickly."These were the unexpected
(2026-09-24). Silvio Rodriguez Shapes 6 Decades of Cuban Revolutionary Songs. wibailoutpeople.org 
Rodríguez's gift followed his social media comments expressing readiness to defend…
(2026-09-24). My Love Letter To Assata Shakur, 1 Year Into Her Ancestry. newsone.com 
Delphine Fawandu | Dear Ms. Assata Shakur, | A year ago today, We mourned the loss of you when they locked you away in prison, trying to silence you. We held our breath as you crossed borders, choosing the precarious beauty of exile in Cuba over the theft of your freedom, and quite…
(2026-09-24). Gaza watches Israel's elections with fear and antipathy. aljazeera.com Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month's vote will make their lives any better.
(2026-09-24). Israeli Strike on Car in Gaza City Kills at Least One Palestinian. news.antiwar.com An Israeli strike hit a vehicle in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least one Palestinian, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that the car was hit south of Gaza City and the victim's body was transferred by relatives to another vehicle, which …
(2026-09-24). Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future? aljazeera.com Gaza's $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas's disarmament remain unclear.
(2026-09-24). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-24). Israeli Attacks Kill Five Palestinians Across Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces launched attacks across Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least five Palestinians, according to reports from the Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Medical sources told Reuters that an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle west of Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians, identified as Osama Abu Khater and …
(2026-09-24). To the victor belong Venezuela's spoils: Delcy Rodriguez's UNGA about-face. aljazeera.com Seven years after warning against US regime change, Venezuela's interim president thanked the man who delivered it.
(2026-09-24). Delcy Rodríguez Addresses UN After Meeting Donald Trump in New York. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has officially addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, a day after meeting US President Donald Trump in New York. Her speech had originally been scheduled for Thursday, but was moved to Wednesday afternoon. The appearance was the first in-person address to the assembly by a …
(2026-09-24). Rodríguez and Trump: The Complex and Inevitable Path of Diplomacy. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 23, 2026 | The recent meeting between the president of the US empire, Donald Trump, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela took place during a gala on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The event marks a milestone in the geopolitical reconfiguration of the Western Hemisphere. After years of sanctions, diplomatic rupture, and maximum-pressure confrontation, this rapprochement signals a shift from open hostility toward a new phase in relations between the two countries. | The context and the images that arose from it overturn long-standing polit…
(2026-09-24). The Oil Shock Iran Could Trigger In The Next War. scheerpost.com Mohammad Amin Ahmadi Informed Comment What was Iran trying to achieve by closing the Strait of Hormuz? The obvious answer is to put pressure on the United States. But there was a larger calculation behind it: if Iran could turn the war from a conflict fought mainly on Iranian territory into a wider crisis affecting …
(2026-09-24). Bessent Says He's Not Sure How Iranian Officials Will Get Home From UN Due to US Airline Sanctions. news.antiwar.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that he isn't sure how the Iranian delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York City will get home due to US sanctions targeting Iran's airlines and threats to sanction countries conducting flights to and from Iran. In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, Bessent claimed …
(2026-09-24). Zionists Meltdown Over Macklemore Free Speech With Bob Scheer, Moe Tkacik Kate Levin. scheerpost.com Katie Halper Show Moe Tkacik is the investigations editor of the American Prospect. Earlier in her career she worked for the Wall Street Journal, co-founded the feminist site Jezebel and waited on Steve Miller and Steve Mnuchin's wife at various fine dining establishments. She lives in DC with her husband and 2 sons. Robert Scheer …
(2026-09-24). LHC declines immediate suspension of detention orders against Noreen, Uzma. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday declined an immediate request to suspend the detention notifications issued against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sisters, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, and sought replies from the relevant authorities on their petitions challenging the detentions. | Uzma and Noreen had been taken into custody a few days earlier for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960 (MPO), a day after their sister Aleema Khan was detained. The detentions of Imran's sisters and other PTI leaders came ahead of the party's planned countrywide protest…
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Green council bans airline adverts — then flies leader to New York. wattsupwiththat.com Hypocrite of the Day Award goes to ……………………
(2026-09-24). China wins women's team badminton gold at Asian Games after 12 years. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 in the women's team badminton final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, reclaiming the title after a 12-year absence.
(2026-09-24). Government condemns KZN shooting incident. sanews.gov.za Government condemns KZN shooting incident | Government has strongly condemned a shooting in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, which claimed the lives of 11 people and left three others injured on Tuesday night. ⚪ "We must stand together against violence and criminality within our society. No one should live in fear, and Government remains resolute in its commitment to protecting all South Africans and restoring safety in affected communities," Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ This came as government cal…
(2026-09-24). Trump's ban on three news outlets faces legal challenge in US court. geo.tv An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets — CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 21, 2026….
(2026-09-24). The Espionage Act Monster: How Washington Crushes Those Who Expose Its Crimes. progressivehub.net GLENN GREENWALD, JENIN YOUNES, AND JOHN KIRIAKOU | INTEGRITY MEDIA…
(2026-09-24). The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way. portside.org The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way |
(2026-09-24). 7,000 persimmon trees bear fruit, adding autumn charm to Hangzhou. ecns.cn More than 7,000 persimmon trees are laden with fruit, while visitors enjoy persimmon picking during a themed event.
(2026-09-24). Leaked: Britain's Sham Conviction Of Hashim Thaci. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On September 16th, The Hague's Kosovo Specialist Chambers found former Kosovo Liberation Army chief Hashim Thaci ‚Å guilty of cruel treatment, arbitrary detention, torture and the murder ‚Å of 96 people during the 1998/9 Kosovo War. The verdict stunned his supporters and detractors alike, but neither believe he will ultimately be convicted, with good reason. …
(2026-09-24). Socialist Alliance calls for moratorium on AI mega data centres. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance has joined community calls for a moratorium on the construction of artificial intelligence mega data centres.
(2026-09-24). Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab districts to maintain law and order. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Thursday approved the deployment of Pakistan Rangers in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab to assist police in maintaining law and order and responding to potential security threats, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior. | The approval came a day after the Punjab government sought Rangers assistance in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Mianwali until October 5, with the deployment approved by the provincial cabinet's Standing Committee on Law and Order on September 20 following a request from Punjab Police. The deployment was to be carried out under Artic…
(2026-09-24). Greenland's delegation gets hero's welcome after signing US-Denmark pact. aljazeera.com Greenland's delegation returned home to a hero's welcome after signing a new pact with the US and Denmark.
(2026-09-24). Madison: Support ABC Union Members! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
Workers at ABC for Health organized and unionized for better pay. These workers help people with health coverage and medical debt. Management's response was to eliminate the department, layoff all of the workers, and end this vital service for the community. This is what the worst union busters do. Sign the petition today!
(2026-09-24). Yemen's Ansar Allah Announces Another Wave of Attacks on Saudi Arabia Targeting Riyadh and Yanbu. news.antiwar.com Ansar Allah announced on Thursday that its forces launched another wave of missile and drone attacks targeting the Saudi capital of Riyadh and oil infrastructure in Yanbu on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast as the war continues to escalate. Ansar Allah military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that Yemeni forces carried out "successful …
(2026-09-24). 8 US sailors from carrier strike group attempted suicide during operations against Iran: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
Eight US Navy personnel aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the ships' deployment against Iran, according to a letter revealed on Wednesday from the service's acting secretary. | In the letter obtained by CNN, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed the number, which had not been previously reported, and it covers crew members from several ships that travel together, including the carrier, in written responses to questions posed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the morale and mental health of the USS Abraham Lincoln's crew. Cao wrote that no service members had kille…
(2026-09-24). The Roots' 'Illadelph Halflife' Turns 30, And We All Need To Celebrate For The Culture! newsone.com 
Source: The Roots / facebook | Gather around, Hip-Hop heads, and let's all sing Happy Birthday to Look, if y'all don't know about Black Thought, Questlove, Malik B, and an ensemble of musicians who have consistently dropped banger after banger since 1993, when they blessed the world with their debut album Organix, then answered their own question in '95 with their sophomore LP Do You Want More?!!!?!, it's time for you to jump down the rabbit hole, and long-time f…
(2026-09-24). In warmongering tirade, Zelensky boasts of arms deals negotiated at UN. wsws.org This year's United Nations General Assembly has been transformed into a war summit by the US and European imperialist powers, who have turned an institution whose charter prohibits aggressive war into an arms convention.
(2026-09-24). Unifor keeps Stellantis workers on the job, as contract expires and automaker permanently shutters Brampton assembly. wsws.org In the face of repeated company provocations—including the permanent closure and selling-off of the Brampton assembly plant— the union refuses to even set a strike deadline.
(2026-09-24). 'Source of anxiety': Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan. aljazeera.com The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
(2026-09-24). Stop Pretending This Is A Democracy. scheerpost.com Jim Mamer ScheerPost You can have democracy or you can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but you cannot have both. Ralph Nader Quoting Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis June 25, 2000 Democracy, We Hardly Knew Ye In 1946, in Politics and the English Language, George Orwell announced that the English …
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-24). Trump TV launched after major U.S. networks suspend presidential coverage. mronline.org 
The White House began broadcasting on its new media platform, Trump TV, this week, streaming government content, announcements and archived speeches on a continuous basis, days after the country's major television networks suspended coverage of presidential events.
(2026-09-24). Philadelphia Celebrates John Coltrane's 100th Birthday. newsone.com 
Source: United Archives / Getty | This week marks John Coltrane's 100th birthday, and Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the musical legend's life and legacy. |
(2026-09-24). Israeli army blows up Palestinian prisoner's home in West Bank amid escalating occupier attacks. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli army blew up the home of a Palestinian prisoner in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, according to local sources. | The sources told Anadolu that Israeli forces raided the town and surrounded Dawas Hassoun's home before blowing it up, causing material damage to the building. | A day earlier, Israeli forces raided the Hassoun family home and forced its residents to evacuate, while closing side roads leading to the house in preparation for its demolition, according to the sources. | Hassoun was arrested in March 2026 and is accused of killing an occupier about six months ago. | In a separate inciden…
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-24). Vance-Led Task Force Moves to Strip 760,000 People of ACA Coverage. progressivehub.net RUTH MILKA | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2026-09-24). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-24). IMF chief expresses satisfaction over Pakistan's economic reform programme. tribune.com.pk 
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has expressed satisfaction with Pakistan's economic reform programme, saying the implementation of the government's reform agenda has helped achieve macroeconomic stability, Arab News reported. | Georgieva said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government had made progress through a strong reform programme, which had contributed to improvements in fiscal discipline, external reserves and investor confidence. | She said Pakistan's efforts included the introduction of a new national tariff policy, increasing domestic revenues and advancing th…
(2026-09-24). Ford announces new investments at Kentucky Truck Plant, amid White House pressure to decouple from Chinese supply chains. wsws.org Ford called its $1 billion investment in a new paint shop a triumph of "American manufacturing." But the investment is one node in a global restructuring whose costs are being imposed on the working class.
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hosts Trump, Trump threatens "annihilation" of 90 million Iranians: The DSA as an appendage of American imperialism. wsws.org Mamdani's silence on Iran is a political position expresses the DSA's acceptance of, and support for, the global aims of American imperialism.
(2026-09-24). 'They uprooted it all': Israel bulldozes Palestinian-owned olive groves. aljazeera.com Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank weeks before the annual harvest.
(2026-09-24). Senate Narrowly Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate narrowly defeated a War Powers Resolution on Thursday that would have directed President Trump to end the war with Iran, though the vote doesn't negate the Iran War Powers Resolution that was passed by both the Senate and the House several months ago. The resolution failed Thursday in a 49-50 vote, with four …
(2026-09-24). China urges Japan to earn trust through concrete actions: spokesperson. ecns.cn The world cares more about what Japan does than what it says, and Japan can only realize its postwar image as a "country for peace" by repenting its history and making a clean break with militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). Labour's Net Zero Scheme to Ship Hot Water to Homes by Barge. wattsupwiththat.com Labour has launched a Net Zero scheme to transport hot water on barges on the River Thames to heat London homes instead of each home having a gas boiler. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-09-24). Xi receives rare US airport welcome from Trump, First Lady. tribune.com.pk 
United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a rare personal welcome at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, who kicked off a three-day state visit aimed at easing tensions between the world's two largest economies. | Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, beside their aircraft after the Chinese president arrived at the US military base outside Washington. | The welcome marked the first time in 11 years that a US president had greeted a foreign leader at the military facility. According to C-SPAN, the previous US president to welcome a fo…
(2026-09-24). At the UN Trump threatens to use "unmatched military power" in Latin America. mronline.org 
"The United States will no longer allow threats against the Americas to gain ground anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And, if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States," Trump said.
(2026-09-24). Four thousand pages of plans, none for peace: NATO's insane provocations toward war. strategic-culture.su What does Europe gain from a war it can't win? Nothing. 1914 is calling. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Everything is ready to expl…
(2026-09-24). Deaths from ectopic pregnancy have doubled in the United States since 2020. wsws.org A ProPublica analysis finds deaths involving ectopic pregnancy nearly doubled between 2020 and 2025, rising in states with and without abortion bans but fastest where abortion is banned. No public agency is investigating.
(2026-09-24). In OtherWords: September 24, 2026. otherwords.org $7 diesel? $9 lattes? It's expensive out there! And there are many causes, including wars, tariffs, corporate monopolies, deregulation, and so on. | This week in OtherWords, Paul Gordon shines a light on a less commonly reported but no less important contributor: Another reason Americans are struggling? A badly shredde…
(2026-09-24). FBI Warns ICE Agents They're Being Catfished By Fake 'Trad Wives' On Dating Sites. newsone.com 
Source: Surasak Suwanmake / Getty | Apparently, since at least the start of this year, a group of women has been catfishing immigration agents with profiles that present them as " To protect these federal agents who scroll through online dating sites, looking fo…
(2026-09-24). Europe on the brink of war? The paradox of the rise of the right. strategic-culture.su European leaders may go to war with Russia simply to try to prevent the growth of Eurosceptic dissent. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-09-24). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-24). 'Partial satisfaction': Sri Lankans hail 2019 bombings ruling with a caveat. aljazeera.com As 15 men are given long prison terms, a father who lost teen daughter wants to know if it was a political conspiracy.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-24). Defend all jobs at GSK's Dresden vaccine plant in Germany! wsws.org GlaxoSmithKline plans to close its vaccine plant in Dresden, destroying 641 jobs. The IGBCE union and works council are channelling opposition into a "plan for the future" that will sacrifice jobs to boost profits.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-24). OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don't 'have all the answers' on AI policy. aljazeera.com Open AI's CEO has called for international coordination to address potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2026-09-24). World Food Prize Foundation President emeritus remembers Yuan Longping: Shared goal of ending hunger should guide China-U.S. agricultural cooperation. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with News Lounge of China News Network, Kenneth Quinn, President emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation, fondly recalled encounters with Yuan Longping, the "Father of Hybrid Rice."
(2026-09-24). Rape of a student at Lima's Naval Lyceum: The brutality of Peru's military apparatus. wsws.org The rape of a 16-year-old student by classmates at the Almirante Guise Naval Lyceum, a school run by the Peruvian Navy, is no isolated incident, but an expression of the brutality of the capitalist state's military apparatus.
(2026-09-24). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
Source: Facebook / facebook | UPDATE — Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11: 28 a.m. EST: | We love our
(2026-09-24). Why Germany Is Defying Trump Over the International Criminal Court. thinktank.pk Germany has rejected US President Donald Trump's call for countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), exposing a significant difference between Berlin and Washington over the role of international institutions. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany would not follow Trump's appeal and described the ICC as an important institution. His comments came after Trump called on ICC member states to leave the …
(2026-09-24). Trump Relents And Grants White House Media Access Again. newsone.com 
Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Getty | UPDATE — Thursday, Sept. 24, 202, 1: 00 p.m. EST: | The
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: Urgent steps needed to de-escalate hostilities in Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East:…
(2026-09-24). Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections. sanews.gov.za Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for renewed commitment to peace, political tolerance and protection of the democratic process, as the province prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections. ⚪ Premier Ntuli made the call at the Provincial Multi-Party Political Intervention Committee meeting on Tuesday. ⚪ The gathering brought together political parties and key institutions involved in safeguarding a peaceful electoral environment. It also provided a platform to strengthen dialogue, cooperation and political tolerance ahead of th…
(2026-09-24). 'PSP rules cannot be overridden': Talal warns new K-P police law may weaken command structure. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday warned that a new Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police law could politicise the provincial force by weakening its professional command structure, saying provincial legislation could not override federal Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) rules. | The K-P Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026. The new legislation empowered the provincial government to return the services of federal police officers, including the Inspector General, in cases of unsatisfactory performance. It also established a clear separation between police policy and operational…
(2026-09-24). Cannon fodder no more… South Korea rejects Trump's pressure to join his criminal war on Iran. strategic-culture.su Korean defiance is a rallying call for global repudiation of American imperialism. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This is a pivo…
(2026-09-24). Mastering Chinese culture is key to faithfully translating its masterpieces: Italian sinologist. ecns.cn Italian sinologist Patrizia Liberati said in an interview that the soul of a nation is deeply rooted in its cultural heritage. To truly understand each other, people must first cast aside prejudices and stereotypes, engaging in sincere dialogue on an equal footing.
(2026-09-24). New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 7th Congressional District race between Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett. whyy.org In the Here's everything voters need to know about the race for the 7th Congressional District seat, from who's running and what's at stake to where the candidates stand on key issues and beyond. | What's at stake in the race for the 7th Congressional District seat?: | Representatives in the U.S. House serve two-year terms i…
(2026-09-24). As the Pentagon Expands Across the Pacific, Guam Offers a Warning. theintercept.com 
The U.S. militarization of Guam has left its residents living with a legacy of pollution, environmental degradation, and cultural loss. Other Pacific islands may be next.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-24). Afghanistan vows to respond after Pakistani air strikes kill four. aljazeera.com Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 locations in Afghanistan used to store and launch drones.
(2026-09-24). Thiruchendur Murugan: The Divine Story of Lord Murugan Residing by the Sea. indybay.org Thiruchendur Murugan is a revered form of Lord Murugan worshipped at the sacred Thiruchendur temple on the Tamil Nadu coast. Known for its rich legends and devotional traditions, the temple holds a special place among Murugan temples.
(2026-09-24). Philly's first autumn weekend is packed with festivals, haunted house openings and Willie Nelson in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The autumnal equinox is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of weekend events. The co-headlining tour of Willie Nelson and Family alongside Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts stops at the Mann. The same night, the Philadelphia Orchestra launches its season-opening gala at the Kimmel Center, previewing a weekend of Brahms and Bernstein. Celebrating what would have been John Coltrane's 100th birthday runs through October with a signature performance by saxophonist Isaiah Collier on Friday night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | On Saturday, the music continues at the Haverford Township Music Festival, and Gorilla…
(2026-09-24). What are 'space weapons', which U.S. says it has deployed into orbit? mronline.org 
The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.
(2026-09-24). Discover William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. & our 2026 Golden Harvest Birthday Fandango. indybay.org In 1844, William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. was appointed by Thomas Larkin to serve as the U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican Alta California. His documentation of the Bear Flag Revolt, is the initial military acquisition of California during the US/Mexican War, 1846-1848.
(2026-09-24). Environmental activists show their true color is red, not green. wattsupwiththat.com If NOAA decides once again to reject Save LBI's petition, the New Jersey conservationists will most certainly file suit to reverse that decision. They may have also have an ace in the hole in the form of President Donald Trump. In the press release announcing its intention to sue the Commerce Department, Stern says his group is "perplexed" by the department's position because the petition to ban offshore wind is in line with Trump's own stated objectives.
(2026-09-24). "We truly do need class solidarity" : Sikh attorney speaks on stabbing of truck driver Gurvinder Singh. wsws.org Attorney Jasjit Singh discussed the attack, the racist DHS "Mr. Singh" post and the growing dangers confronting immigrant truck drivers.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-09-24). Russia holds first war-time parliamentary elections. wsws.org The elections expressed, in a highly distorted way, the immense anxiety and concern within the working class and broader population about what is correctly perceived as an escalating attack by the imperialist powers.
(2026-09-24). China's FAST marks 10th anniversary with major astronomical advances. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) marked the 10th anniversary of its completion, having become one of the world's most important astronomical observation facilities.
(2026-09-24). Nepal thanks Chinese forensic experts for helping identify flood victims. ecns.cn Nepal has thanked a team of Chinese DNA and forensic experts for helping identify victims of a devastating landslide and flood disaster across the border.
(2026-09-24). Thursday 10/1: Afghanistan 25 Years Later: Western Feminism Weaponized for War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/25yearslater…
(2026-09-24). Mamdani hails landmark DoorDash deal as 'largest settlement for food delivery workers ever'. mronline.org 
"After years of corporate greed and impunity, we are holding DoorDash to account."
(2026-09-24). China's Deng Zhiwei wins men's single sculls gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn China's Deng Zhiwei won the gold medal in the men's single sculls rowing event on Thursday at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – SF Bay Chapter. indybay.org Ocean Beach Stairwell 19, Great Hwy Near Beach Chalet, San Francisco…
(2026-09-24). More Indian young people love reading Chinese classics: Indian sinologist. ecns.cn Indian sinologist Vikash Kumar Singh says Indians used to learn about Chinese culture mainly through kung fu films and cuisine. Today, a growing number of young Indians turn to translated Chinese literary works to gain a deeper understanding of China.
(2026-09-24). Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan step out of the airplane cabin upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in the United States on Sept. 23, 2026.
(2026-09-24). Pressures building up in yen carry trade. wsws.org Moves to arrest the slide of the yen can cause another problem by undermining the so-called yen carry trade, which plays a major role in US financial markets.
(2026-09-24). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-24). US launches online portal to report suspected visa fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department launched an online portal for the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse, saying it would help authorities identify and act on fraudulent visa applications and travel schemes, according to a statement issued by the US Department of State that emerged on Thursday. | The statement said that the new tool would provide a "convenient and reliable way" for people to submit information for prompt review and action. | "Many of the tens of thousands of visa fraudsters the Department has identified and held accountable during President Trump's second term were discovered thanks to tips…
(2026-09-24). Liberia is squandering the moral authority it claims at the UN. aljazeera.com Its deal to take deportees is the latest in a long history of unequal agreements with the US.
(2026-09-24). Shi Shengji, Yang Liujing win half marathon race walk golds for China at Asian Games. ecns.cn China swept the men's and women's half marathon race walk gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Wednesday.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair. indybay.org Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E St, Sacramento, CA 95811…
(2026-09-24). 'Extreme concern' as OpenAI's 'rogue agent' breached Australian govt health database. tribune.com.pk 
An artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by US tech giant OpenAI breached an Australian government health statistics system during an internal evaluation, accessing both public and non-public files and writing files into the system, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. | According to CNN, the incident is believed to be the first publicly disclosed case of an AI agent breaching an Australian government network and comes amid growing concern over the ability of increasingly autonomous AI systems to circumvent safeguards and undertake actions beyond those intended by their human operators.
(2026-09-24). AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says. aljazeera.com AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
(2026-09-24). Trump admin says there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier. geo.tv The US Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is docked at Laem Chabang Port for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 3, 2026. — ReutersNavy secretary's letter to democrats shares details.Letter…
(2026-09-24). Russia, Ukraine renew accusations over overnight airstrikes, killing 8. tribune.com.pk 
Russia and Ukraine on Thursday renewed their accusations concerning overnight airstrikes, with Kyiv saying that eight people were killed in the country's capital and northeastern Kharkiv region. | Overnight, the Kyiv City Military Administration issued a missile alert in the Ukrainian capital, after which it reported that two warehouses were damaged in the city's Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts, while also reporting damage in other locations. | Ukraine's State Emergency Service (DSNS) said on Telegram today that two people were killed and at least eight others were injured in the attack. | "All neces…
(2026-09-24). Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on the economy, affordability and more. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Ahead of the Much of Shapiro's argument for reelection touts his first-term policy record and accomplishments, such as implementing the Working Pennsylvanians…
(2026-09-24). Shahzad smashes Pakistan's fastest first-class century. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Television batsman Muhammad Shahzad on Thursday scored the fastest first-class century, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls on the opening day of the President's Trophy third round against Kingsmen Academy at the Diamond Club Ground in Islamabad. | Dera Ghazi Khan-born Shahzad surpassed the previous record held by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had scored a 56-ball century against Australia in 2014. | The century is also the world's eighth-fastest in domestic first-class cricket history. | Shahzad went on to score 114 off 62 balls, smashing 12 fours and eight sixes. The innings marked…
(2026-09-24). Major farm produce logistics hub opens in Chongqing, marking launch of ASEAN cold-chain rail link. ecns.cn The Hongxing Youyang Wuling Mountain Agricultural Wholesale Center officially opened on Wednesday. The 10-billion-yuan (about $1.48 billion) farm produce distribution hub serves 30 million people across Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou.
(2026-09-24). HUD removes Chester Housing Authority from 'troubled' list. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has removed its "troubled" designation from the Chester Housing Authority in Delaware County. | HUD's
(2026-09-24). Another week of dangerous nonsense from Donald Trump. strategic-culture.su Will snipers shoot American tourists in Washington? | By Philip Giraldi | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It is hard to imagine how Pr…
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Santa Cruz: Hands Across the Sand. indybay.org Twin Lakes Beach, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-24). Discipline in Asia, Bewilderment in the West. unitedworldint.com By Dr. Ali Alsaàß First, a news item. On September 14, US Secretary of the Air Force, Troy Meink announced that his country had weapons in orbit. As the space surrounding Earth fills with defunct satellites and rocket debris, outer space—part of humanity's shared future—is increasingly becoming an arena of armed competition. Another dumping ground …
(2026-09-24). Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results. aljazeera.com Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
(2026-09-24). Wednesday 9/30: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-24). Top Nepal Court Demands Answers After Gov't Arrests Analyst For Sharing Grayzone Exposé. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone Kathmandu's arrest of a prominent political observer who shared critical reporting by The Grayzone is the latest sign that a government which promised reform may be more repressive than the one it forcibly replaced. The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to explain its reasoning for arresting political analyst …
(2026-09-24). Farhan sets sights on Asian Games cricket gold. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Asian Games-bound men's cricket team captain Sahibzada Farhan on Thursday said that he is confident his charges can win gold at the continental event. | However he stressed that the side would not allow a potential clash with India to overshadow its wider campaign in Japan. | Farhan said Pakistan have a balanced squad featuring several promising young players and would approach every match with equal importance. | "We will try our best to claim gold for Pakistan," Farhan told reporters at the National Stadium. | Farhan was happy with the way his charges have undergone training for the past four days.
(2026-09-24). Nolan Wells: Autopsy Reveals No Fluid In Lungs At Time Of Death. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | On Thursday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump revealed new developments and discrepancies regarding the investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. These revelations come after a grand jury Crump's office sent a statement along with several documents to NewsOne related to Nolan Wells. One of the most notable developments is the revelation that Wells' autopsy revealed he had no fluid or debris within his airways. This is alarmi…
(2026-09-24). A Pyrrhic Crusade: The "War on Terror" Through White Nationalist Eyes. muslimskeptic.com This September 11 (2026) marked the 25-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and, as usual, the time of year has become more than just an occasion for remembrance and commemoration. It has also become an annual battleground of competing narratives. Sadly, however, not much of it is about Israel's involvement in the attacks. Instead, we …
(2026-09-24). A climate "movement" homonym: (or, how the Big Apple's annual environmental gathering surfaces an imperative inquiry, climate week or climate weak?). mronline.org 
Some years ago, when I attended my first NYC Climate Week, I remember leaving one of the many panels I attended that day extremely frustrated and consumed by a feeling of despondency…
(2026-09-24). President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country's extraordinary diversity while strengthening the values of unity, ubuntu and human dignity that bind the nation together. ⚪ "Today, across our country, as South Africans, we are celebrating who we are. We are celebrating the languages we speak, the songs we sing, the food we prepare, the clothes we wear, the stories we tell and the customs we observe," President Ramaphosa said. ⚪ The President delivered the keynote address during the National Heritage Day celebrat…
(2026-09-24). DoorDash To Pay $131.5M To Settle Wage Theft Affecting 260,000. portside.org DoorDash To Pay $131.5M To Settle Wage Theft Affecting 260,000 |
(2026-09-24). US judge blocks Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. aljazeera.com Trump-nominated judge rules that outlets are likely to succeed in claim they were denied due process.
(2026-09-24). ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn't Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation. newsone.com 
(2026-09-24). Is Still Smells of Sulphur: 20 Years Since Chávez's Speech at the UN. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Ron — Sep 21, 2026 On 20 September 2006, Hugo Chávez stepped up to the granite podium of the United Nations General Assembly. A day earlier, from that exact same spot, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, had spoken. Chávez crossed himself, said that the room still smelled of sulphur, …
(2026-09-24). Chinese veteran actor You Benchang dies at 93. ecns.cn Chinese veteran actor You Benchang died of an illness at 93 in Beijing on Wednesday morning.
(2026-09-24). It's Time to Boycott Starbucks. otherwords.org Walking into a Starbucks means being greeted with the sounds of lively lobby conversation, milk being steamed, and baristas chatting with customers. As a customer you might love coming to Starbucks to customize your drink, enjoy the ambiance, or see your favorite barista. | I thrive in this environment and I love connecting with my customers as a barista. I love my job, but Starbucks has shown us it has forgotten about baristas like me. | That's why I'm joining my coworkers in calling on everyone who supports working people over corporations to
(2026-09-24). Germany de-industrialised itself for Ukraine, and Trump's oil donors profited. strategic-culture.su I heard a statistic the other day that the output of Germany's energy-intensive industries – things like cement, glass, steel – have collapsed 20% in the last six years. I don't know why I found it too shocking to be true given the state of elite governance in the west, but I did. Some research confirmed that it is of course true.
(2026-09-24). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-24). UPTE CWA UCSF Healthcare Workers Still Facing H&S Dangers & Lack Of Pay Parity From UCSF. indybay.org Dozens of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at SF General Hospital at Building 80/90 where UPTE social worker Alex Rangel was killed by a patient earlier in the year. They spoke out about the serious health and safety issues an the need for pay parity of all social workers.
(2026-09-24). Heritage belongs to every South African – Mavuso. sanews.gov.za Heritage belongs to every South African – Mavuso | While heritage is often associated with traditional attire, music, food, dance and ceremonies, it extends far beyond these visible expressions of culture, said Deputy Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Nkosi Langa Mavuso. ⚪ "It lives in our languages and place names, in clan histories and family histories, in sacred sites and graves, in indigenous farming and healing knowledge, in customary law, and in the values through which our communities cared for children and women, settled disputes and supported neighbours in times of ne…
(2026-09-24). Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest. aljazeera.com Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
(2026-09-24). PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected as 25th president of AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has been elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 23rd president. | Naqi secured 32 votes while Chaudhry Latif Akbar of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) got only 13 votes. One PPP lawmaker from Mirpur Qasim Majeed did not attend the Assembly session. | President Khan's political career, which began in Sudhnoti in Poonch division more than three decades ago, has taken him from the Legislative Assembly to the Kashmir Council and several key ministerial portfolios. He is now the PML-N's candidate for president of AJK. | The 62-year-old politician comes…
(2026-09-24). Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirement. aljazeera.com England's captain and record goal scorer says a transition into American football could be on the cards.
(2026-09-24). MAGA ‚ù§Ô∏è Motherhood (If You're White). juancole.com ( Of course, that program, the Child Care and Development Fund, is already woeful…
(2026-09-24). UN funding cuts hit refugees at Cox's Bazar settlement. aljazeera.com Refugees living in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh are feeling the brunt of severe UN funding cuts.
(2026-09-24). Under Capitalism It's Legal For Employers To Steal From Employees. thealtworld.com Doordash has reached a historic $131.5 million settlement to repay workers in New York City for wages the food delivery app stole from them over the last four years, which sounds like a big win for the little guy if you don't think about it too hard. | The Hill "Under the settlement with the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and city officials announced on Tuesday, DoorDash will pay $115 million to 260,000-plus workers it either did not pay at all or pa…
(2026-09-24). Oops: Byron Donalds Caught Erasing Daddy Trump From His Website. newsone.com 
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty | It The page's main headline once read "TRUMP-ENDORSED Proven Conservative Fighter," along with a yellow banner icon that read "ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP!" The button on the homepage beckoning supporters to "Chip In to Support Trump-Endorsed Byron D…
(2026-09-24). 'The Dragon' defined: How three capitals reimagined China. responsiblestatecraft.org Few things better illustrate how charged the American debate over China has become than the reaction to Jennifer Kavanagh's recent
(2026-09-24). Suspect arrested in connection with Sydenham killings to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested in connection with Sydenham killings to appear in court | A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of nine people in Sydenham in October 2021 is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Friday, 25 September. ⚪ According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was arrested in the Obuka area in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday night. ⚪ On 16 October 2021, six people were shot and killed at a house at Palmiet Road Informal Settlement in Sydenham. A short distance from the scene, three more people were shot and killed in two separate incidents on the same d…
(2026-09-24). Trump and Xi summit will focus on 'stalibising' ties, experts say. aljazeera.com Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.
(2026-09-24). North West seeks partnerships to drive development. sanews.gov.za North West seeks partnerships to drive development | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that bring together science, innovation and development to address socio-economic challenges facing communities across the province. ⚪ Mokgosi made the commitment during a meeting with the Council for Geoscience Chairperson Kelepile Molete, Chief Executive Officer Mosa Mabuza and senior management to explore areas of collaboration. ⚪ Wednesday's engagement formed part of the provincial government's ongoing efforts to strengthen p…
(2026-09-24). Is Russia Running Out of Soldiers? Putin Turns to 47 Countries for Ukraine War. thinktank.pk Russia's war in Ukraine has increasingly become a manpower contest as much as a battlefield struggle. The latest warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations — that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries in the war — raises a larger question: why does a country with one of the world's largest …
(2026-09-24). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-24). This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying. portside.org This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying |
(2026-09-24). Scared USA scrambles, meets Putin's top aide in New York after Russia bombs… | Ukraine,Putin,Trump. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, as Washington seeks diplomatic openings over the Russia-Ukraine war. After the talks, Rubio said both Moscow and Kyiv had expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy-related targets, while the Kremlin maintained there were still no conditions for broader peace talks.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Ancient houses nestle among rice fields. ecns.cn As a designated Chinese traditional village, Xinxi features houses built in harmony with the mountainous terrain and waterways, creating a picturesque autumn scene of an ancient village embraced by golden rice paddies.
(2026-09-24). Hong Kong's overall CPI rises 1.7% in August. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department said Wednesday that the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.7% year on year in August 2026, unchanged from the rate recorded in July.
(2026-09-24). Brittney Griner's Estranged Wife Wants Her WNBA Money Considered In Divorce. newsone.com 
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty | Brittney Griner's estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, wants the court to consider the WNBA star's bank account when determining whether she should receive financial support following their divorce. | According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cherelle filed a response to Brittney's divorce petition following the couple's eight-year marriage. Cherelle was particularly vocal during Brittney's nearly 10-month detention in Russia, publicly advocating for the basketball star's release. | In the new paperwork, Cherelle lists June 18, 2018, as the date of their marriage and July 24, 202…
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Shepherds Increasingly the Target of Israel's Southwest Syria Detentions. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces continue to raid southwestern Syria on a daily basis, raiding towns and setting up checkpoints. This week, the increasing trend is for them to harass shepherds operating in the countryside of Quneitra Governorate. On Tuesday, a shepherd was captured on the outskirts of al-Rafid, a Quneitra village. Israeli troops came, detained him, and …
(2026-09-24). Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous War Profiteers. theintercept.com 
The mockumentary "Lords of War" shows how Pentagon money gets funneled into $20-million-plus paydays for weapons company CEOs — and their lavish lifestyles. lockheed martin
(2026-09-24). The mental colonialism behind left-wing political vocabulary. strategic-culture.su Every genuine political emancipation begins with the correct use of political terms. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is a particu…
(2026-09-24). Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel's election. aljazeera.com As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
(2026-09-24). Australian state Labor government bans pro-Palestinian teacher. wsws.org A New South Wales educator has been barred from teaching over social media posts condemning Israel and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian resistance.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Last Front – Palestinian Culture" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j5Lr……
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan's UN visa over truce plan. aljazeera.com Media reports say US withheld army chief's visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan's civil war.
(2026-09-24). Piglet-shaped mooncakes popular ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn Known as "piglet mooncakes," the treats are made in the shape of pigs and placed in colorful bamboo cages, giving them the name "piglets entering water," a traditional expression symbolizing prosperity and an abundance of wealth.
(2026-09-24). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-24). Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages. aljazeera.com Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.
(2026-09-24). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Lula governou para os banqueiros e isso pode custar sua reeleiàßà£o. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-24). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/18: Althea Karwowski of Bay Resistance: Bay Get Ready Plan. indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Changsha hosts corn-husking contest to celebrate Harvest Festival. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). President Ramaphosa to address the nation on GBV measures. sanews.gov.za
(2026-09-24). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Ed Sheeran Backlash Marks Palestine's South Africa Moment. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-24). Chinese premier meets Kyrgyz cabinet chief. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). ICRC president: The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of all civilians. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). China launches 26th batch of low-Earth-orbit satellites for satellite internet. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/4: Resisting Authoritarianism: A Workshop About PROJECT ESTHER. indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Lifestyles of the rich & famous 'Lords of War'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-09-24). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-24). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Joint statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Sunday 10/25: Tim Redmond: What will San Francisco look like in 2027? indybay.org
(2026-09-24). Farmers busy with autumn harvest in Qianxi, Guizhou. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). Fairy-tale autumn scenery in Ergun, Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn
(2026-09-24). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-24). 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.
(2026-09-24). Saturday 9/26: Hands Across the Sand – No Oil Drilling off Monterey Coast. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-09-24). La democrazia al costo di 5000 dollari. strategic-culture.su L'elettorato americano ha la memoria corta e le tasche vuote: una combinazione che i venditori di illusioni conoscono fin troppo bene. | Segue nostro Matematica finanziaria elettorale | Il 9 settembre, sul palco dell'American Airlines Center di Dallas, Trump ha messo sul tavolo
rollingstone.com (2026-09-23). 'Drive Them Into Hell': Trump Makes Wild Threats in Chaotic UN Speech
The president claimed he was a peacemaker at the United Nations … while threatening war crimes against Iran.
Donald Trump lives in a world of his own. But once a year, at the United Nations General Assembly, he stands in front of representatives from the rest of the planet and tries to justify the violent, chaotic reality he has created.
truthout.org (2026-09-23). Trump Threatens Iran With Genocide in Address to UN General Assembly
Trump made his most openly genocidal threat yet to Iran on Tuesday, threatening to "annihilate" the country and its 92 million people with "no hope of survival."
(2026-09-23). Netanyahu Wanted for Genocide! Out of NYC Protest September 24, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
NETANYAHU WANTED FOR GENOCIDE Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to New York City to address the UN Headquarters for the General Assembly.The primary architect behind the ongoing genocide on Gaza and the violent annexation of the West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu will take the stage at the UN and attempt to legitimize his atrocities and his genocidal …
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-22). Gazas shelter crisis worsens as ministry calls for 500,000 emergency shelter items
The ministry called for the urgent entry of 200,000 new tents and 300,000 weather-resistant plastic tarps to provide minimum protection for families living in displacement camps and temporary shelters.