Sana Khan (2026-09-08). Could Europe's Gas Crisis Leave Lasting Scars on Its Economy? moderndiplomacy.eu Europe is heading toward another difficult winter for its energy system, but this time the problem comes at a particularly sensitive moment. European natural gas prices have more than doubled over the past year, driven by disruptions linked to the Iran war and the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark European gas prices …

hindustantimes (2026-09-08). US F-35B vs China's J-20: Can Trump's stealth 'jump jet' beat Xi Jinping's long-range fighters. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed another squadron of F-35B stealth fighters to Japan, strengthening American airpower in the Pacific as concerns over China's military rise. With its short takeoff and vertical landing capability, the F-35B offers flexible basing, but its shorter combat radius and higher operating costs pose challenges against China's longer-range J-20.

presstv.co.uk (2026-09-06). Israel's destruction of Gaza sewage system backfires, triggering water crisis for regimeIsrael destruction of Gaza's sewage system has contributed to an enormous algal bloom that has disrupted Israel's own desalination network, forcing five of its six plants offline.
    The five desalination plants, which provide more than 80 percent of regime's drinking water, were shut down after microscopic algae clogged their intake systems, forcing authorities to impose restrictions on water use,

palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-05). US Envoy Calls Settler Attacks Terrorism as Settlers Raid Town during His VisitUS Ambassador Mike Huckabee called settler attacks against Palestinians terrorism during a West Bank visit, as settlers reportedly entered the town simultaneously.

theguardian.com (2026-09-05). Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for 'inept' leadership of US militaryThe US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on

palestinechronicle.com (2026-09-05). Ethnic Cleansing: UN Says Israel Displaced 33,000 Palestinians from West BankIsraeli occupation forces forcibly displaced over 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps, raising concerns of ethnic cleansing, a UN report says.

truthout.org (2026-09-05). Over 50 Groups Urge Congress to Reject US-Israeli Military Integration PlanAcoalition of over 50 rights groups on Thursday wrote to leaders in Congress to "strongly urge" them to reject not only specific proposals in each chamber's version of the next Pentagon budget, but also "any legislation seeking to intertwine US and Israeli defense or intelligence capabilities."

presstv.co.uk (2026-09-05). US military claims it struck three Iranian oil tankers in Persian Gulf watersThe United States military says its forces struck three Iranian crude oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington.

presstv.co.uk (2026-09-06). IRGC strikes 3 US-linked vessels, 3 trespassing oil tankers in retaliation for American attacksThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy announces striking three United States-linked vessels and three trespassing oil tankers in retaliation for earlier American attacks on Iranian tankers.

geo.tv (2026-09-08). Russia backs Iran's inclusion in Makkah defence pact to ensure regional stability. geo.tv Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, following their meeting in Moscow, Russia August 25, 2026. — ReutersLavrov…

A A (2026-09-08). Il pericoloso intreccio Stati Uniti-Giappone-Golfo Persico (Parte III). strategic-culture.su Guerra, crisi, aumento senza precedenti del debito pubblico: in che modo i fattori interni ed esterni influenzano l'economia degli Stati Uniti (Parte III) | Segue nostro In conseguenza dell'attacco israelo-statunitense contro l'Iran, i Paesi maggiormente dipendenti dagli approvvigionamenti che transitano attraverso lo Stretto di Hormuz si sono ritrovati dinnanzi alla doppia necessità di attenuare la svalutazione delle rispettive monete n…

infobrics (2026-09-08). Could Washington employ Ukraine's veterans in Latin America under its New Monroe Doctrine. infobrics.org The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are transforming asymmetric warfare, from FPV drones to electronic war. Latin American veterans and criminal groups are already entering this emerging military ecosystem. As Washington revives a Monroe Doctrine-style hemispheric strategy, Ukraine's combat expertise could have unexpected consequences for the Americas.

Waqas Ahmed (2026-09-08). Is the US Sponsoring Ground Attacks in Iran to Topple the Islamic Regime? thinktank.pk The possibility that the United States could use Iranian armed opposition groups to increase pressure on Tehran has moved from speculation into a serious strategic question. Iran is already facing sustained military, economic and political pressure from Washington and its allies. At the same time, armed groups operating along Iran's western and southeastern borders have …

Joe Jurado (2026-09-08). 'Affordable' Housing Unaffordable For Poorest Americans [Op-Ed]. newsone.com Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | It shouldn't surprise anyone that the U.S. economy isn't doing so hot for anyone outside the 1%. While the rich have only gotten richer under the second Trump administration, stagnant wages, fluctuating inflation, and an anemic job market have made it hard to just keep up with the necessities. Things have gotten so bad that the poorest Americans can't even afford to live in the low-income housing that was designed for them. |

Committee to Protect Journalists (2026-09-08). Israeli Strikes Wound Journalists in Lebanon and Gaza amid "Ceasefires" juancole.com ( — The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the recent escalation in Israeli strikes on Gaza and Lebanon, which have injured at least four journalists, including three on Sunday, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefires in both locations. | On September 6, 2026, Lebanese correspondent for the local Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Manar TV Ali Chbib and camera operator Mohammed Barjawi both sustained cuts and bruises on their limbs from flying debris…

Jason Ditz (2026-09-08). UN Security Council Mulls Lebanon Peacekeepers' Future as Mandate End Approaches. news.antiwar.com The future of the UN Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) is up in the air as the UN Security Council is poised to start debating the possibility to extending its mandate yet again. The mandate was last extended in 2025, supposedly for the final time, and the US and Israel sought its expiration at the …

ICRC (2026-09-08). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org

Democrats for Palestinian Rights, Bay Area (2026-09-08). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2026-09-08). Germany Urges ICJ To Dismiss Accusations Of Genocide. popularresistance.org Germany has formally asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to dismiss the ongoing legal case brought by Nicaragua, which accuses Berlin of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention by arming and supporting Israel, Reuters reported on 7 September. | The Nicaraguan case accusing Germany of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention builds on the case filed by South Africa in 2023 at the ICJ accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | German representatives testifying before the ICJ acknowledged that Berlin heavily restricted military exports to Israel between August and November 2025, halting the issuance o…

San Francisco Public Library (2026-09-08). Wednesday 9/9: Presentation: Mapping Genocide with American Indian Cultural District. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…

Divest from Genocidal BlackRock (2026-09-08). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…

John Ryan (2026-09-08). The 9/11 mastermind is still awaiting trial after a quarter century. responsiblestatecraft.org This year's anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks should serve as another reminder that the criminal prosecution of the accused plotters remains in limbo. One of the biggest cases in U.S. history, and potentially one of its most consequential, has continued to unfold in something of a vacuum at the U.S. Navy base on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, against five long-held detainees. Ten additional war-on-terror detainees remain on the base; two of them also have cases in the military commissions, a court system established under President George W. Bush and amended near the start of President Barack Obama'

Ed Newman (2026-09-08). The blockade doesn't punish a government; it punishes the daily lives of an entire people. radiohc.cu The blockade doesn't punish a government; it punishes the daily lives of an entire people. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced before the national and international press the impact of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo on access to fuel, water, medicine, healthcare, and transportation, and emphasized that "it doesn't punish a government; it punishes the daily lives of a people in every aspect." | The economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government against Cuba constitutes an act of "collective punishment" that directly impacts the daily live…

Staff (2026-09-08). Cuba Reports Record $8.08 Billion Annual Damages From US Blockade. orinocotribune.com On Monday, September 7, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez presented the national and international press with the report on the impact of United States sanctions. During his remarks, the minister described the US policy as a "collective punishment" that directly affects the well-being and daily life of the Cuban people in fundamental areas such as …

Ed Newman (2026-09-08). Cuban president calls U.S. blockade a criminal act. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the most alarming aspect of the US blockade is how these figures reflect "the criminal act to which an entire people is subjected." | In a message on the social network X, the president warned that this year, with the energy embargo and the extraterritorialization of the blockade, the impact of Washington's policy has increased in areas such as energy, health, and education. | "The most alarming aspect of the blockade against #Cuba is not just the figures, that its damages have increased by more than 8 billion dollars in a year and that they have accumulated to more t…

Pedro Manuel Otero (2026-09-08). Crisis energética en Cuba: gestiones de ONU. radiohc.cu La Organización de las Naciones Unidas mantiene gestiones activas, aunque aún sin acuerdos públicos concretos, para facilitar el envío de combustible a Cuba con fines humanitarios, en medio de una crisis energética sin precedentes agravada por el bloqueo petrolero impuesto por Estados Unidos desde enero de 2026. | Luego de que la administración Trump firmó las órdenes ejecutivas del 29 de enero y del 1 de mayo de 2026, se establecieron nuevas medidas que restringen las importaciones de petróleo y disuaden a navieras, aseguradoras y bancos de participar en transacciones con la isla. | Este "bloqueo de facto" ha pr…

Martha Rios (2026-09-08). ONEI: Cuba tendrá 36% de envejecimiento en 2040. radiohc.cu Según las proyecciones de población por provincias presentadas este lunes por la Oficina Nacional de Estadísticas e Información (ONEI), Cuba llegará al 36 por ciento (%) de envejecimiento de su población en 2040. | El estudio prevé, además, que a la vuelta de 15 años la población de la nación caribeña habrá disminuido hasta unos 8,38 millones de habitantes. | Juan Carlos Alfonso Fraga, vice jefe de la ONEI reflexionó: Contar con esta proyección demográfica es estratégico, pues no se pueden implementar las medidas económicas en curso, ni los proyectos de desarrollo, sin conocer la población con la que el país cuent…

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-09-08). Presidente cubano ratifica confianza en el sistema empresarial estatal del país. radiohc.cu øCómo pueden las transformaciones económicas y sociales recientemente aprobadas, cambiar la situación actual de las empresas estatales cubanas? Este tema fue el eje principal del intercambio que sostuvo el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, con directivos y representantes del sector empresarial estatal.

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2026-09-08). Israel starved Gaza. Now doctors fear it has permanently damaged a generation. mondoweiss.net In the pediatrics department at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, doctors are seeing a surge in stunted growth among children. This lasting mark of Israel's engineered famine may affect cognition, hormones, and health for generations to come.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza. aljazeera.com Ethnic cleansing plans move from slogans to policy proposals, amid West Bank demolitions and mounting deaths in Gaza.

Staff (2026-09-08). Digital Freelance Work Is a Lifeline for Gazans. Israel Is Cutting It Off. scheerpost.com By Shahad Ali This article was originally published by Truthout Freelance workers in Gaza contend with devastated infrastructure and incapacitating Israeli restrictions. Before the war on Gaza began in 2023, freelance work had become a lifeline for thousands of Gazans. It was one of the few ways they could connect with the outside world and …

Dave DeCamp (2026-09-08). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least One Palestinian, Wound 15 Others. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday killed at least one Palestinian and wounded 15 others, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Sources at the al-Awda Hospital told WAFA that the body of one slain Palestinian and 11 injured people were brought to …

Staff (2026-09-08). Minnesota: Protest Calls To End State Investments In Palantir. scheerpost.com Roxanne Threlfall, Fight Back! News. Used In Trump's Operation Metro Surge. Minneapolis, MN — August 26, 50 protesters rallied to demand an end to Palantir's catastrophic violence in Gaza and terror campaign here in the United States. The action included three banners on the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge, which connects Loring Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture …

SIU HIN LEE, Panda Aid (2026-09-08). 9/3: China Panda Aid Partners with ƒ∞nsan Sebil Selam to Support Gaza. indybay.org China Panda Aid Partners with ƒ∞nsan Sebil Selam to Support Gaza People through Soup Kitchen Project…

ICRC (2026-09-08). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Cooperation between China, Venezuela should not be interfered by third party: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the cooperation between China and Venezuela is protected by international law and the laws of both countries, unrelated to any third party, and should not be subject to interference by any third party.

Staff (2026-09-08). Trump Official Denies Stealing Venezuela's Oil One Hour After Boasting Country is 'Forced to Work' With US. scheerpost.com Brad Reed Common Dreams US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday denied that the Trump administration was stealing Venezuela's oil just one hour after boasting that the country is being "forced to work" with the United States. During a Sunday morning interview on ABC News, Wright was asked why he trusted interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, given that she was …

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-09-08). Venezuela: Conferencia de Luis Britto Garcia, ´El peor convenio petrolero del mundo ª. indybay.org Venezuela: Conferencia de Luis Britto Garcia, ´El peor convenio petrolero del mundo ª | y entrevista al compañero Mario Silva…

Staff (2026-09-08). PDVSA President: Venezuela-US Oil Deal for 25 Years, Not 100 (+China and Russia). orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) President Héctor Obregón has provided the most detailed official explanation to date of how Venezuela expects to obtain revenue from its controversial oil agreement with the United States. He estimates that approximately $19 from every barrel sold would accrue to the Venezuelan state based on a variable reference price of …

Dave DeCamp (2026-09-08). UK Announces Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlements, Says 'Settler Terrorists' Are Committing Ethnic Cleansing. news.antiwar.com British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced on Tuesday that the UK was imposing trade restrictions on Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which are illegal under international law, and said that "settler terrorists" are committing "ethnic cleansing" against the Palestinian population. Miliband said it was the official position of the British government that the …

Mark Brody (2026-09-08). India's Gen Z Protests Are Breaking the Grip of Fear. portside.org India's Gen Z Protests Are Breaking the Grip of Fear | Mon, 09/07/2026 – 21: 13

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country's south have injured 73 people, including women and children.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Huawei releases new high-performance chip after six years. ecns.cn Huawei on Monday launched the Mate XT 2, its tri-foldable smartphone, in Guangzhou, featuring the latest Kirin 9050 Pro chip.

Staff (2026-09-08). Yemen Launches Massive Missile, Drone Barrage on Saudi Aramco Facilities. orinocotribune.com The Yemeni armed forces have launched a massive military operation targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities and military airbases across southern Saudi Arabia, in direct retaliation for a brutal three-day bombing campaign by Riyadh that included a deadly massacre at a Yemeni prison. In a statement issued on Tuesday, armed forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree …

Sana Khan (2026-09-08). Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump's Flag Map. moderndiplomacy.eu Iceland summoned U.S. Ambassador Billy Long after President Donald Trump shared a social media map depicting Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean under the American flag and labelled as part of the "United States of America." Iceland's Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir reportedly told Long that…

IRA (2026-09-08). Labor Day Lessons: Can CIO Best Practices Aid Union Organizing Today? portside.org Labor Day Lessons: Can CIO Best Practices Aid Union Organizing Today? | Mon, 09/07/2026 – 21: 12

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Fujian launches first direct passenger route to UK. ecns.cn Fujian Province's first direct passenger air route to the United Kingdom opened Sunday in Xiamen, operated by a Boeing 787-9 wide-body aircraft.

Ian Proud (2026-09-08). Peace in Ukraine remains far off despite Witkoff-Kushner effort. responsiblestatecraft.org In a renewed diplomatic drive, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Moscow this weekend to

United World International (2026-09-08). Why did Zelenskyy's statement on drones spark controversy in Russia? unitedworldint.com By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy's statement on 1 September regarding Russian airspace has reignited discussions on the war's impact on civil aviation. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would step up its drone operations in Russia, arguing that Russian airspace was becoming increasingly risky for civilian flights and calling on airlines and insurance …

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco. aljazeera.com Videos show floodwaters swamping homes, shops and streets in Azilal in central Morocco, after heavy thunderstorms.

Karina Soriano (2026-09-08). They Had Degrees, Careers and Dreams. Then They Came Home to Grow the Family Taquería. lataco.com Across Los Angeles, a generation raised in mesquite smoke and prepping mariscos is choosing legacy over escape. Here's why these five children of immgrants are refusing to let their parents' hard-won businesses disappear.

Saeed Minhas (2026-09-08). Is Euronews Predicting a Far-Right Surge in France — or Creating the Narrative? thinktank.pk The dramatic victory of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election has reignited a familiar question across Europe: is the far right becoming the new political centre of gravity? For France, the question is particularly important because the country is moving toward the 2027 presidential election with the National Rally (RN) already …

Sana Khan (2026-09-08). Russia Rejects De-Dollarisation Push as Putin Prepares for BRICS Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has rejected the idea that it is pursuing formal de-dollarisation, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow remains open to any acceptable payment method. His comments came ahead of the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, where President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. …

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Polls suggest tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day. aljazeera.com Brazil has marked Independence Day with the two main candidates for October's presidential election holding events.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group. aljazeera.com The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being 'sidelined' during a Hindu group's visit.

ICRC (2026-09-08). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…

Raging Grannies (2026-09-08). Song: Abolish ICE for Good. indybay.org Tune: John Brown's Body…

Raging Grannies (2026-09-08). Song for Immigrant Rights. indybay.org Tune: 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall…

The Wolves & Indivisible Palo Alto (2026-09-08). Monday 9/7: Palo Alto: Labor Day Tesla Takedown Protest – Workers Over Billionaires! indybay.org Sidewalk outside of Tesla Global Engineering Headquarters | 3000 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304…

Phil Pasquini (2026-09-08). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.

LVP (2026-09-08). Rally At SF Kaiser To Stop AI Chatbots In Hospitals ICE Out & Single Payer. indybay.org On Labor Day Weekend on September 4 2026, rally was held in front of Kaiser hospital calling for the removal of Chatbots and AI that is being used to eliminate healthcare workers, for ICE Out and for Single Payer. Kaiser also had contracts with Palantir…

WSWS (2026-09-08). The way forward following the Alternative for Germany's electoral victory. wsws.org The AfD's electoral success is part of an international shift to the right among the ruling elites. The struggle to oppose this must be based on a socialist programme directed against capitalism.

WSWS (2026-09-08). Mexican truck drivers block ports of entry to US over Trump's mass revocation of B-1 visas. wsws.org The National Chamber of Freight Transport estimates more than 25,000 visas have been revoked from commercial drivers along Mexico's northern border.

A A (2026-09-08). Russia and the U.S. engage in dialogue, while Europe bolsters its rear. strategic-culture.su Peace, for now, has not drawn any closer. Instead, it has become clear who is holding the stopwatch. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

WSWS (2026-09-08). Volkswagen workers demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Three trade union members at Volkswagen's Kassel, Wolfsburg and Braunschweig plants are calling on their colleagues to support a resolution demanding the release of the socialist opponent of war.

WSWS (2026-09-08). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Scores of workers, teachers, students, retirees and small farmers protested a visit by Milei to the Port of Iguazu, while workers at the University of Toronto and flight attendants at Jazz Aviation turned in decisive strike votes.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). US Open: Zheng in 5-0 comeback; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also in quarters. aljazeera.com Zheng Qinwen beats Iga Swiatek; Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina also reach quarterfinals. Alexander Zverev through in men's.

geo.tv (2026-09-08). How two men survived nine days trapped inside a Nepal flood tunnel. geo.tv Survivor Kabir Maharjan is carried by members of a search and rescue team after they rescued two people alive who had been trapped inside a tunnel at the Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project following devastating floods and mudslides that struck the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, Nepal, September 4,…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). PBOC extends gold-buying streak to 22 months with record monthly increase. ecns.cn China's central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 22 consecutive months in August, with holdings rising to 76.73 million ounces by the end of the month, according to data released Monday by the People's Bank of China (PBOC).

Joe Jurado (2026-09-08). 'Lanterns' Episode 4 Recap: The Manhunter Is Revealed. newsone.com Source: HBO Max / Screenshot | As someone in the " After a detour into John's upbringing last episode, this week takes us back to 2016 Rushville. The episode opens with Hal and Sinestro (a fantastic Ulrich Thomsen) discussing the history of the Manhunters, along with Hal's plight in training his replacement. This whole sequence was fantastic. While we…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Shanghai Pudong Airport named Asia-Pacific's best-connected airport. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport has been ranked the best-connected airport in the Asia-Pacific for 2025, according to the Airport Industry Connectivity Report released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China allocates $33.7 million for emergency disaster relief in five provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Monday urgently allocated 240 million yuan (about $33.7 million) in central natural disaster relief funds to support rescue efforts in five provinces affected by floods and geological disasters.

American Muslim Voice (2026-09-08). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…

ICRC (2026-09-08). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…

A a (2026-09-08). Britain: It's OK to fight for a foreign army (as long as they're our friends). strategic-culture.su That's the unwritten rule for Britain's media | Des FREEDMAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The death of a British national, Bradle…

Jamie, Hazel, Cat (2026-09-08). Thursday 9/10: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Kazakh delegate on BRI: Sinology serves as bridge between China and the world丨Insights. ecns.cn Adil Kaukenov, director of the "Belt and Road" Research and Education Center of Kazakhstan, shared his firsthand observations of the changes the "Belt and Road Initiative" has brought to trade, education, and beyond to the two countries.

Ryan Black (2026-09-08). Abolish the Board of Peace. Try the Table of Peace. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON | WORLD BEYOND WAR…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: AR glasses enable 'information seeking for assets'. ecns.cn Wearing AR glasses for on‚Äësite metrology‚Äëasset operations that day, he scanned electric meters to be dispatched and retrieved devices following voice prompts, finishing the whole verification process in less than three minutes.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). 'Flamingo Revolution' enters 100th day against Kushner-linked resort. aljazeera.com Albania's Flamingo Revolution marks 100 days of protests over a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner.

Indivisible East Bay (2026-09-08). Monday 9/7: Oakland: Labor Day Resistance Protest Against Facsim. indybay.org Intersection of High St & MacArthur Blvd, | Oakland, CA 94619…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China In Photos: Some victims identified after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang. ecns.cn The identities of some of the victims in the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26 have been confirmed, the mudslide emergency rescue command center announced Monday.

infobrics (2026-09-08). Iran and Ukraine drained global Patriot stockpile. infobrics.org The US fears spies can access data on the ammunition shortages.

MD Signal Editorial (2026-09-08). Why Gold Fell While Central Banks Kept Buying It. moderndiplomacy.eu Gold used to spike on every Gulf war headline because the same buyers set both its price and its ownership. In 2026 those are two different groups — central banks accumulating on a multi-year de-dollarization logic, and Western speculators trading the Fed's rate path — and only the second one is moving this week's price. …

Shannon Dawson (2026-09-08). Urban One And National Urban League Take Business To The High Seas With $100K 'Community Business Competition'. newsone.com Source: Creative Services / iONEDigital | If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or founder ready to take your business to the next level, you'll want to get on board the

aljazeera (2026-09-08). EU pledges more than $200m to Greenland amid Trump annexation threats. aljazeera.com Brussels has proposed doubling direct EU aid to Greenland under the bloc's next budget as military exercises kick off.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 17.6% year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about $5.13 trillion) in the first eight months of 2026.

Lynda Carson (2026-09-08). Oakland is wide-open to billionaire AI data centers. indybay.org No Data Centers In Oakland!

Staff (2026-09-08). China v. US: The Great Mideast AI Race Heats Up. scheerpost.com Neil Thompson Informed Comment Last week, China's President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to Egypt since 2016, amid deepening economic and security ties between Beijing and one of Washington's major Arab allies. Egypt's government said the two sides agreed to launch the third phase of a cooperative industrial zone in the Suez Canal, as Cario seeks to diversify its …

A A (2026-09-08). Politische Pattsituation in Sachsen-Anhalt: 43,8% reichen der AfD nicht aus, um in der Region an die Macht zu kommen. strategic-culture.su Es ist soweit! Die Partei ´Alternative fàºr Deutschland ª (AfD) erzielte bei den gestrigen Landtagswahlen in Sachsen-Anhalt 43,8% der Stimmen. Damit àºbertraf sie sogar leicht die Prognosen der fàºhrenden deutschen Meinungsforschungsinstitute und verbesserte ihr Ergebnis gegenàºber den letzten Landtagswahlen im Jahr 2021 um 23%. Gleichzeitig erlitt die regierende CDU in der Region, die 2021 noch 37,1% erreicht hatte, mit einem Ergebnis von 17,2% gestern eine der demàºtigendsten Niederlagen ihrer Geschichte…

Prof. Zamir Ahmed Awan (2026-09-08). From JF-17s to Air Defence: How China Became Pakistan's Military Backbone. thinktank.pk Pakistan's growing reliance on Chinese military equipment is no longer simply a procurement story. It has become one of the defining features of the country's defence strategy, linking weapons purchases with geopolitics, industrial cooperation, financing, technology transfer and the long-term balance of power in South Asia. A recent report highlighted Pakistan's unveiling of China's HQ-17AE …

aljazeera (2026-09-08). 'House moved like jelly' says resident near Bolivia barracks blast. aljazeera.com Reports are emerging from the powerful explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia that killed at least nine people.

WSWS (2026-09-08). The oligarchy's war on public education: money, militarization and social control. wsws.org The new school year brings educators face to face with an unprecedented and bipartisan assault on public education, as the oligarchy moves to strip schools of funding and democratic control, in the service of world war.

Paul O'Connell, Resilience. (2026-09-08). Rebuilding Trade Union Movement: 'Dare To Struggle, Dare To Win'. popularresistance.org The government's proposals to compel workers in designated sectors to provide so called 'minimum service levels' on strike days is an attempt to make strikes ineffectual. The British Medical Association has stated that from a government which has gutted the National Health Service (NHS), introducing anti-worker legislation in the name of protecting patient safety is both laughable and dangerous. The head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Paul Nowak, has said that trade unions will oppose the proposed laws 'in both parliament and the courts'.

hindustantimes (2026-09-08). Breaking: Two Russian Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk Oblast near Ukrainian Border, pilot killed. hindustantimes.com Two Russian Su-35 fighter jets reportedly collided mid-air over Kursk Oblast near the Ukrainian border, with reports claiming one pilot was killed and another seriously injured. There is no immediate confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv, as questions grow over the circumstances of the reported Russian fighter jet crash.

newleftreview (2026-09-08). 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.

infobrics (2026-09-08). Tensions escalating between Ukrainian intelligence agencies. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is becoming increasingly internally fragmented.

Peter Crimmins (2026-09-08). With 'Kramer/Fauci,' the Philly Fringe opens with a reminder of civic debate circa 1993. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival opens with an argument. | Both were deeply entrenched in finding a solution to the AIDS epidemic, which was spreading at an…

Lauren Bethke (2026-09-08). A Kinky Afternoon with L.A.'s Legendary 72-Year-Old Dominatrix. lataco.com Mistress Cyan's dungeon sits in an industrial pocket in South L.A., and her clients range from local cops to couples who swear BDSM saved their marriage.

Repost (2026-09-08). Gloria Steinem Was Long Term Paid Operative For The CIA & US Imperialist Crimes. indybay.org Gloria Steinem who is being celebrated by the corporate media and capitalist class was a long term operative for the CIA around the world…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China vows timely updates on mudslide situation at Gyirong Port in Xizang. ecns.cn China will continue conducting search and rescue operations and providing follow-up relief while releasing timely updates on the mudslide situation and rescue progress at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Staff (2026-09-08). Trump's Favorite Midterm Candidate. scheerpost.com Robert Reich Substack Friends, With the midterm races officially beginning this week, a big question hanging over the Republican Party is how Trump will allocate his giant stash of super PAC money. As of July 31, MAGA Inc. had more than $400 million on hand, larger than the cash reserves of any of the major party committees. …

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Smart elderly care products take center stage at consumer electronics expo. ecns.cn Smart elderly care products drew large crowds at the 2026 China International Consumer Electronics Expo (CICE), held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Friday to Sunday.

Sana Khan (2026-09-08). UK Moves to Ban Goods From Israeli West Bank Settlements. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain is set to announce a trade ban on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant shift in London's policy toward Israel and an effort to reinforce support for a two state solution. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to announce the restrictions as the UK responds to expanded …

Sam Biddle (2026-09-08). AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts Reveal. theintercept.com The acrimonious breakup between Anthropic and the Department of Defense played out largely in public. But despite the high-profile salvos between the artificial intelligence giant and the Pentagon, ostensibly over the ethics of 21st-century warfare and corporate power, their actual falling out hinged on a government contract that has remained hidden away. Through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit conducted with the help of Legal Advocates for Safe Science and Technology, The Intercept obtained more than 400 pages of documents related to the U.S. military's contracts with Anthropic and its chief competitors.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2026-09-08). To Confront White Supremacy, Build More Social Justice Unionism. popularresistance.org On this Labor Day, while we celebrate the gains of the Labor Movement in the United States, it is also critical to assess the state of that movement today as we face many of the conditions that led to a surge in labor power during the early 20th century. In his new book, "Unions, Race and Popular Democracy," labor expert Dr. Kim Scipes compares two labor organizing committees that formed in the Midwest, one by the steelworkers and another by the meatpackers. Scipes joins Clearing the FOG to discuss the differences between top-down trade unions and grassroots industrial unions and how Social Justice Unionism confr…

Jonathan Bennett (2026-09-08). This Week in People's History, Sep 9—15, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Sep 9—15, 2026 | Mon, 09/07/2026 – 21: 45

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Beijing photography week opens with rare Hungarian works on show. ecns.cn The Beijing Photography Week 2026 (Photo Beijing 2026) opened at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing on Saturday under the theme "The Image, Resonance, Insight."

Dr.Nadia Helmy (2026-09-08). China and Egypt's African Ambitions: How VICMED Could Advance the Belt and Road. moderndiplomacy.eu The Chinese perspective intersects with and complements the vision of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to establish a waterway linking the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Victoria. This would facilitate maritime traffic for buying, selling, and trade, which would benefit China's Belt and Road Initiative within the African continent. This strategic convergence and integration between the …

aljazeera (2026-09-08). What does Mondlane's trial mean for Mozambique? aljazeera.com The opposition politician faces five charges over protests that followed the disputed 2024 election.

ICRC (2026-09-08). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…

newleftreview (2026-09-08). 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.

Memo Torres (2026-09-08). ICE Watch Newsletter: ICE's Demolition Derby. lataco.com ICE's recklessness, aggression, and use of vehicles as assault weapons is nothing new. Recently, it went into overdrive.

Jason Ditz (2026-09-08). Lebanese Town Reels After Deadly Strikes on Civilian Home. news.antiwar.com Whether you consider it a town or a village, Kfar Roumine was a modest place before the Israeli invasion in March. Some 1,400 people lived there at the time. Forced displacement and persistent attacks, including Monday's airstrike that killed over a dozen people, have substantially reduced that population. Today, Kfar Roumine buries the slain from …

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China, U.S. maintain communication on AI: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the United States are maintaining communication on AI-related issues, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.

Revolution Books (2026-09-08). Friday 9/11: Stanford, UC Berkeley, the High-Tech Frenzy on the Campuses.How (NOT) to Rule the World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Postcard wishlists: what foreign youth hope to bring home from China. ecns.cn Let's hear what international students have to say about their expectations for BRI trade.

WSWS (2026-09-08). 10,000 public servants to strike against pay cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org The Public Service Association is limiting the strike to half a day and fostering illusions that electing the Labour Party will stop austerity.

A A (2026-09-08). Germany: why the AfD won in Saxony Anhalt — and what happens next. strategic-culture.su Ed Turner | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The results of Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6 were far worse than f…

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Forest fires force evacuations near resorts in Antalya. aljazeera.com Massive forest fires have broken out in Türkiye's popular tourist province of Antalya.

Uhuru Solidarity SF Bay (2026-09-08). Saturday 10/3: Stand for Reparations! Justice for African & Indigenous People. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist, | 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley | Connie Barbour room…

Scott Hibbard (2026-09-08). 25 years after 9/11, the US still doesn't know 'why they hate us'. responsiblestatecraft.org Twenty-five years ago, 19 hijackers took control of four American airliners and crashed them into symbols of American power, killing upwards of 3000 people. The American population watched the events unfold in real time. It was an emotionally jarring event that changed the country. In some respects, the events of 9/11 needed no explanation. The destruction of the World Trade Center buildings and the massive, and random, loss of life were horrifying to all. The meaning of the attacks, however — and the motivations of the hijackers — were less clear. The effort to explain the motives behind the atta…

Monique Judge (2026-09-08). FIBA Flops And Fabricated Envy: Linda Cohn's Baseless Attack On A'ja Wilson Exposes The Desperate Campaign To Camouflage Caitlin Clark's Mediocrity [Op-Ed]. newsone.com Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup traditionally offers WNBA players a rare, phenomenal stage to exhibit their mastery before a global audience, allowing elite athletes to bond with league peers away from domestic rivalries, whether they are playing for Team USA or repping their home countries. | For American women's basketball enthusiasts, this tournament was supposed to deliver an unfiltered dose of national pride, an opportunity to watch all our favorite players assemble, and a guarantee of good, competitive basketball. | Instead, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's pres…

WSWS (2026-09-08). Mamdani praises New York police amid 2 fatal shootings. wsws.org Far from denouncing the police and demanding that the officers be prosecuted, Democratic/DSA Mayor Mamdani defended the police and held an event in the Bronx, where he praised the police department and attacked Trump for withholding funds from it.

Angela Bronner (2026-09-08). A Year After Charlie Kirk's Death, Where Does Turning Point Stand? newsone.com Source: OLIVIER TOURON / Getty | On Sept. 10, 2025, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot dead on a Utah college campus. | Kirk, a 31-year-old force in the conservative movement, was a rising star in the Republican Party, largely because he mobilized young conservatives across the country through Turning Point's high school and college chapters. | Unfortunately, in the aftermath of his death, the organization has faced some headwinds, including "

Lynda Carson (2026-09-08). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!

BARRY (2026-09-08). Lindsay Clancy's Case Put a Spotlight on Parts of Motherhood We Don't Talk About. portside.org Lindsay Clancy's Case Put a Spotlight on Parts of Motherhood We Don't Talk About | Mon, 09/07/2026 – 20: 21

Dave DeCamp (2026-09-08). US Says It Launched Two More Airstrikes in Somalia. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on Tuesday that its forces launched two more airstrikes in Somalia as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country, which receives virtually no media coverage in the US. AFRICOM said in one press release that it launched a strike on September 4 about 108 miles west …

Rebuilding Alliance (2026-09-08). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……

Shannon Dawson (2026-09-08). Here Are All The Major US Food Recalls This Year Under RFK Jr. newsone.com Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty | UPDATE — Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1: 30 p.m. EST: | There has been no shortage of food recalls in 2026, and several high-profile cases have been elevated to the FDA's most serious warning category in recent months. With new alerts coming from both the

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Mladic's funeral: Were no lessons learned? aljazeera.com Thirty years of international justice has taught political leaders little.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites. aljazeera.com Spokesperson for Saudi-led coalition says Houthis have hit civilian sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran.

Catherine Crockett (2026-09-08). Saturday 9/19: Seaside: Coastal Cleanup Day. indybay.org Throughout the Monterey Bay area and in Seaside: Laguna Grande Regional Park and Robert's Lake. Check-in location is at the dirt parking lot between Laguna Grande Park Lakeside entrance and Chili's.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Real's Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup goals. aljazeera.com Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe enters Champions League season hoping for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup goal haul.

WSWS (2026-09-08). Hyundai autoworkers' union in South Korea imposes sellout contract. wsws.org The new agreement was imposed as the union isolated workers at different companies, all of whom face similar attacks on their wages and conditions.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China to issue $44.25 billion in special treasury bonds to boost capital of financial firms. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance said on Monday that it will soon issue 300 billion yuan (about $44.25 billion) in special treasury bonds to support eight state-owned financial enterprises directly administered by the central government in replenishing their core Tier 1 capital.

Dave DeCamp (2026-09-08). Ansar Allah Launches Major Attack Across Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Setting Oil Sites Ablaze and Wounding Dozens. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, launched major missile and drone attacks targeting mainly energy sites across southwestern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, setting oil facilities on fire and injuring dozens of people, as the war between the two sides continues to escalate. Ansar Allah military spokesman said the attack came after Saudi Arabia …

WSWS (2026-09-08). 1,300 casino workers strike Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor. wsws.org The strikers are housekeepers, cooks, food and beverage staff, slot attendants and cage cashiers, valet and limousine drivers, dispatchers, traffic attendants, groundskeepers, warehouse workers and call center staff.

Staff (2026-09-08). Exposed: How The CIA Manipulates Public Opinion. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Ben Norton examines the little-discussed history of CIA influence over the American left—and the role played by one of the most celebrated feminist icons of the modern era, Gloria Steinem. Steinem's work with a CIA-funded organization during the Cold War, Norton argues, was part of a broader effort to cultivate a "compatible left": …

Aaron Moselle (2026-09-08). Philly apartments are shrinking. New ones will be even smaller. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! New data shows that the average apartment in Philadelphia shrunk in size over the last decade. | The

infobrics (2026-09-08). Why Do Indian Students Choose MBBS in Russia. infobrics.org For thousands of Indian students aspiring to become doctors, securing an affordable and quality MBBS seat in India remains highly competitive. As students and parents explore their options after NEET 2026, MBBS in Russia continues to attract attention as an established pathway for students considering medical education abroad…

newleftreview (2026-09-08). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Artist-led project transforms once-poor Guangxi village into cultural tourism destination. ecns.cn Chixi Village in Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, once a registered poor village, has been transformed into a cultural tourism destination after two years of collaboration with artists from Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts and Design.

| Life, Style Desk | (2008-09-26). Nabeel Zafar calls for royalty system for actors, cites ongoing reruns of 'Bulbulay'. tribune.com.pk Actor Nabeel Zafar in a recent interview discussed one of the entertainment industry's most persistent grievances: the absence of a royalty system for actors, even as their work re-airs for years after it first premiered. | Zafar said the lack of royalties remained one of the industry's most painful gaps. Shows such as his own long-running sitcom Bulbulay were being broadcast multiple times a day across various channels, he noted, yet none of the repeated airtime translated into income for the people who made the show. | "If I were receiving royalties for these broadcasts, my children and I would be well provi…

Ryan Black (2026-09-08). Black Power, White Heat, and the Work of Solidarity. progressivehub.net ALEXANDRIA SHANER | Z NETWORK…

newleftreview (2026-09-08). 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.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US goods take effect. aljazeera.com Trade tensions soar as Canada matches US tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar', impacting 700 products and multiple industries.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China to impose anti-dumping measures on Japanese dichlorosilane imports. ecns.cn China will impose provisional anti-dumping measures on imports of dichlorosilane originating in Japan starting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). County industries in Heilongjiang tap into global markets. ecns.cn Heilongjiang Province, known as China's "grain barn" and a major producer of rice and soybeans, is leveraging its fertile black soil and cold-region resources to develop specialty industries such as beef cattle and geese.

WSWS (2026-09-08). No mention of Labor's agenda at Australian university staff strikes in Sydney and Melbourne. wsws.org The trade unions kept the stoppages apart and remained silent on the Albanese government's pro-corporate and pro-military restructuring of the universities.

FabMo, Inc. (2026-09-08). Sunday 10/4: FabMo Artisans Market. indybay.org The Bay Area's Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! | The Los Altos Community Center, Oct. 4 11AM-4PM | 97 Hillview Ave.

Staff (2026-09-08). US Received 'Clear Warning' From Iran's New Missiles: Top Security Official. orinocotribune.com Iran's top security official says Washington has received a "clear warning" from the Islamic Republic's new missile capabilities, after Tehran tested a new anti-ship missile near a US warship in regional waters. Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in a post on X early Tuesday that Iran has recalibrated …

David Matthau (2026-09-08). Data center opposition could become a key issue in New Jersey's midterm elections. whyy.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…

WSWS (2026-09-08). Australia: Communist Unity organisation backs campaign to free jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The organisation denounced the fact that Syrotiuk "has been arrested for and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Ukrainian state for the crime of writing for the World Socialist Web Site."

Keep Coal Out Coalition (2026-09-08). Tuesday 9/15: Rally to Keep Coal Out. indybay.org Outside the Berkeley City Council Meeting at the School District Board Room • 1231 Addison St. , Berkeley , CA 94702 US…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Hunan cuisine Chef Fei opens first overseas restaurant in California. ecns.cn Chef Fei, a popular Chinese restaurant chain specializing in Hunan cuisine, opened its first overseas outlet recently in San Diego, California, marking its debut in the U.S. market.

David Glanz (2026-09-08). Wharfies defiant in face of management bullying. solidarity.net.au Eighteen wharfies, members of the Maritime Union of Australia at the bulk goods handler Quantem at Coode Island, West Melbourne, have been locked out. | They went on strike for 24 hours on 2 September for a modest 4 per cent EBA pay rise. | Quantem management responded by locking them out, flying in scabs from interstate and New Zealand to undermine the strike. | Under the Fair Work Act, the MUA had to notify the bosses of strike action three clear working days in advance. | The law puts no such restriction on bosses and Quantem used that time to get their scabs on site before the strike began. | On top of this,…

Sana Khan (2026-09-08). Can Southeast Asia Drive China's Next Clean Tech Export Boom? moderndiplomacy.eu China's clean technology industry is entering a new phase. After years of rapidly expanding exports to developed markets, particularly Europe, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly looking toward Southeast Asia as a major source of future demand. ASEAN countries have spent more than $20 billion on Chinese made clean technology so far in 2026, according to energy …

Guest Blogger (2026-09-08). Greenland's Icecap Grew This Year. wattsupwiththat.com it is abundantly clear that Greenland's icecap is doing just fine. It is still much larger than it has been for most of the last 10,000 years and, if it is shrinking at all, it is doing so no faster than a century ago.

WSWS (2026-09-08). Madrid Forum seeks to strengthen Vox's hand amid Ceuta fallout. wsws.org The Madrid Forum represents a section of the ruling class, allied with the US state security apparatus and leading a growing number of far-right Latin American governments, organizing internationally against their own populations.

Heidi Shierholz, Steve Greer, Economic Policy Institute. (2026-09-08). The Answer To A Stronger Economy Is More Union Power. popularresistance.org This Labor Day, workers across the country are sending a clear message: they want a greater voice on the job. A near-record 71% of Americans approve of unions and surveys show over 50 million nonunion workers would join a union if they could. | At a time when many are struggling to afford basic necessities, it's easy to understand why. Through unions and collective bargaining, workers have more power to win higher wages, better benefits, safer working conditions, and a fairer share of the wealth they create. Unions help build a strong middle class, reduce inequality, narrow racial economic disparities, and boost…

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). China's forex reserves rise to $3.4383 trillion at end of August. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4383 trillion at the end of August, up $19.5 billion, or 0.57%, from the end of July, according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). 8th China Grain Trading Conference concludes with $13 billion in deals. ecns.cn The 8th China Grain Trading Conference concluded on Monday in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, with transactions and intended deals totaling 87.87 billion yuan (about $12.96 billion).

Wynd Kaufmyn (2026-09-08). Tuesday 9/8: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Polk St in front of SF City Hall…

Guest Blogger (2026-09-08). Is Climate Change Abe Lincoln's Fault? wattsupwiththat.com The discussion point of merit is not whether it has happened, but rather what caused it?

Indivisible East Bay (2026-09-08). Monday 9/7: Berkeley – Labor Day Overpass Banner Protest Against Fascism. indybay.org i80 Pedestrian/Bike Overpass Berkeley @ University Ave | 598 University Ave | Berkeley, CA 94720…

newleftreview (2026-09-08). 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.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Yemeni forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis, vow to retake Sanaa. aljazeera.com Bid to take the capital comes as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in the provinces of al-Bayda and al-Jawf.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). International journalists witness Gyirong mudslide rescue, salute workers. ecns.cn Mud and landslides continue to hinder rescue efforts after a devastating mudslide struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Delegates from multiple countries call for youth to promote BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Recently, the 2nd "Belt and Road" Forum on People-to-People Connectivity took place in Nanjing.

ecns.cn (2026-09-08). Opening-up fuels trade in services. ecns.cn China's deeper opening-up in the services sector is set to bolster the global competitiveness of Chinese service providers and generate new growth opportunities for the global business community, according to market analysts and business executives.

Ella Spitz, Truthout. (2026-09-08). 'No More 24' Movement Aims To End Long Shifts For Home Care Workers. popularresistance.org When Cai Qiong Liu applied for a visa to come to the U.S., she told officials she was in search of a better life. | As soon as she arrived in 2005, Liu's friend got her a job as a home health aide, which she kept for 18 years. For half of those years, Liu worked four to five consecutive 24-hour shifts a week, providing demanding live-in care for a patient who had suffered a stroke: helping her shower, go to the bathroom, and eat. | Liu said she had almost no time to sleep herself, and when she did, it was on an old couch next to her patient's bed, where she'd have to wake up every two hours to turn the patient ov…

Guest Blogger (2026-09-08). The Green New Steal: The Business of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com They told us it was about saving the planet. But what if the climate movement was never about carbon at all? From Al Gore's million-dollar mansions to trillion-dollar carbon markets, "The Green New Steal" uncovers how environmentalism became the most profitable business model in modern history.

infobrics (2026-09-08). BRICS Expansion Draws Interest from Over 30 Nations Amid Shifting Global Dynamics. infobrics.org More than 30 countries are said to have applied for full membership of BRICS, signalling the growing significance of the strategic bloc in international relations…

ptcnews.tv (2026-09-08). Eiffel Tower shuts after row over woman staff sidelined during Hindu group's visit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed on Monday after employees staged a protest allegations that female staff were asked to step out of sight during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. | The dispute stems from a private visit last week by a delegation of about 100 people linked to BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha), a religious group whose representatives were in France for festivities related to the inauguration of a temple in the Paris suburbs. | According to union representatives, female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to leave their w…

WSWS (2026-09-08). Prominent Tamil newspaper in Sri Lanka publishes article demanding freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Uthayan, a major Jaffna-based newspaper, denounced the 15-year prison sentence given to the Ukrainian socialist for his political statements against the war.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Yemen fighting live: Battles rage between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces. aljazeera.com Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government pledge to seize the capital Sanaa as battles rage.

hindustantimes (2026-09-08). Trump envoys' peace visit flops? Putin unleashes 90+ drones on Ukraine as Witkoff, Kushner leave. hindustantimes.com Barely a day after Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Zelensky in Kyiv, Russia launched a fresh wave of 92 drones across Ukraine, killing at least three and wounding 38. The strikes came amid a renewed U.S. push to revive Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but with no breakthrough announced and fighting continuing, Trump's latest peace bid faces another major test.

Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa (2026-09-08). Monday 9/7: Concord: Labor Day Honk & Wave Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Monument Boulevard & Mohr Lane | Concord, CA 94518…

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic ash disrupts thousands of flights. aljazeera.com Five airports reopen after authorities cleared volcanic ash from critical infrastructure.

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Real Madrid vs Inter: Champions League — preview, team news, prediction. aljazeera.com Mourinho kicks off the record 15-time Champions League winners' European campaign against Serie A champions Inter.

infobrics (2026-09-08). 2012, 2016, 2021: India's Three Brics Summits and What Changed. infobrics.org India has hosted Brics three times, in 2012, 2016 and 2021, with each summit bringing a new focus, from global financial reform and the New Development Bank to counter-terrorism, healthcare and Afghanistan…

ICRC (2026-09-08). Evaluation of EcoSec's Microeconomic Initiatives in Libya 2019-2024. icrc.org

Khaled Mahmoud (2026-09-08). Somali piracy was under control. Then came the Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org

A A (2026-09-08). Farage won't make it to the UK general elections to stand as PM. strategic-culture.su

ICRC (2026-09-08). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Eiffel Tower reopens after protest over removing women staff. aljazeera.com

newleftreview (2026-09-08). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org

Common Dreams (2026-09-08). Medicare for All: How we can Get There. juancole.com

ICRC (2026-09-08). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Evaluation of the ICRC's EcoSec Programme in Cameroon (2019-2024). icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org

Cris Barrish (2026-09-08). Delaware retail marijuana sales reached record $5.6 million in July, yet remain far below projections. whyy.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2026-09-08). The Struggle Against Industrial Expansion in Cancer Alley. inequality.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

geo.tv (2026-09-08). Iran threatens US warships with new missiles and plans Gulf exclusion zone. geo.tv

ICRC (2026-09-08). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org

hindustantimes (2026-09-08). 'Not a real war': Trump calls Iran war 'small potatoes' as dead US Troop's widow fights for benefits. hindustantimes.com

ICRC (2026-09-08). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org

Adesewa Olofinko (2026-09-08). Can a new national peace policy fix Nigeria's security problems? globalvoices.org

Susmita Aryal (2026-09-08). What remains after Nepal's Gen Z protests? Survivors reflect one year later. globalvoices.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org

geo.tv (2026-09-08). Bolivia military base blasts death toll rises to nine, dozens remain hospitalised. geo.tv

ICRC (2026-09-08). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-09-08). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org

Martha Rios (2026-09-08). Irán posee plena capacidad para atacar buques de guerra de EEUU, afirma ministro. radiohc.cu El ministro interino de Defensa iraní, general de Brigada Seyed Mayid Ebn Reza, rechazó tajantemente la subestimación por parte de EE.UU. de las capacidades militares de Irán. | Afirmó que las Fuerzas Armadas del país persa cuentan con la tecnología y preparación necesarias para atacar buques de guerra estadounidenses que participan en el bloqueo naval ilegal impuesto contra la nación iraní. | En una entrevista concedida este lunes a un periodista de la Radiodifusión de la República Islámica de Irán (IRIB), el titular refutó las afirmaciones de funcionarios estadounidenses según las cuales Irán carece de los medi…

newleftreview (2026-09-08). 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.

Sana Khan (2026-09-08). Republicans Make Muslim Identity a 2026 US Midterm Campaign Issue. moderndiplomacy.eu Muslims and Islam are increasingly becoming subjects of political campaigning ahead of the November 3, 2026 US midterm elections, as Republican candidates in several states use issues surrounding extremism, national security and Islamic law to attack Democratic opponents. In Michigan, Republican Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticized Abdul El Sayed, a Muslim Democrat running …

aljazeera (2026-09-08). Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens. aljazeera.com Canal authorities may further reduce ship traffic if a strengthening El Niño worsens the country's drought.

Staff (2026-09-07). Demand Justice for Corey Ruiz! — Madison City Council September 8, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org

A A (2026-09-07). La SCO dopo Biškek: dall'allargamento all'istituzionalizzazione dell'Eurasia. strategic-culture.su