(2026-09-11). How Did China's Oil Majors Prepare the Country for an Energy Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu China's state owned oil companies have spent years preparing for the possibility of major disruptions to global energy supplies, investments that are now helping Beijing manage the shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Since 2018, Sinopec, PetroChina and CNOOC have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in domestic oil and gas …
(2026-09-11). A Brief History of Iranian Ittihad-i Islam: "Unity of Islam" and Its Modern Origins. muslimskeptic.com Following the events of the genocide in Palestine and the subsequent war between the Zionist establishment and Iran, a wave of seldom discussed matters surfaced as the subject of fierce debate. Among the more pressing questions include the issue of Sunni-Shi'ah unity, whether or not Muslims should show solidarity towards the fighters in Lebanon, Yemen, …
(2026-09-11). Trump promises $5,000 checks if Republicans win midterm elections, claims Congress may not be needed. wsws.org Recalling the economic pledge made by fascist presidential candidate Buzz Windrip in Sinclair Lewis's 1935 novel, It Can't Happen Here, Trump promised every American adult a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress.
(2026-09-11). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). 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…
(2026-09-11). 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…
(2026-09-11). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-11). NAZA, the Israeli film revealing new layers of the Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-11). Can Milei count on Trump to deliver on the Falklands? responsiblestatecraft.org The territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands (or Islas Malvinas in Spanish) continues to escalate. Last week, Argentine President Javier Milei, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, announced a series of new measures aimed at pressuring Britain over the future of the islands. The most significant announcement was of new sanctions on companies involved in oil extraction in the waters around the Falklands, which Argentina has long claimed as its own. Argentina's attempt to prevent the exploitation of the Falklands' natural resources is a reminder that beneath…
(2026-09-11). Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere. aljazeera.com Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.
(2026-09-11). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
reuters.com (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities sayOperations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.
apnews.com (2026-09-08). Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 peopleIsrael's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran calls on UN to hold US, Israel accountable for war crimeIran's mission to the UN Office in Geneva has urged for holding the United States and Israeli regime accountable for the war crimes they committed during their aggression against Iran on February 28.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-09). Iran war live: US, Iran attack oil tankers; crude futures hit $100 a barrelIn response, IRGC says its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers, along with 10 additional "violating ships" accused of attempting to pass a "prohibited and unsafe zone" in the Strait of Hormuz.
washingtonpost.com (2026-09-09). U.S. students scores on international test reach lowest point in 2 decadesAmerican students earned their lowest math and reading scores in more than two decades on an international exam that tests 15-year-olds' knowledge of core subjects, data released Tuesday show.
(2026-09-11). It's Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It's Israel. portside.org It's Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It's Israel |
(2026-09-11). Arms Trade Treaty: Prohibitions, Risk Assessment and What States Must Consider. moderndiplomacy.eu Last month the state parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) met in Geneva for the 12th Conference of the State Parties (CSP). The ATT has been negotiated to develop common and standard practices for regulating the international trade of conventional weapons. This treaty aims to prohibit the illicit export, import, transit, transshipment, and brokering …
(2026-09-11). BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India's capital. aljazeera.com New Delhi is rolling out the red carpet for BRICS, but blocked roads, evictions and restrictions have caused anger.
(2026-09-11). Zhejiang's Shine Muscat grapes make first export to Belgium. ecns.cn A batch of 30 boxes of Shine Muscat grapes weighing 150 kilograms from Cixi City, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, was exported to Belgium on Sept. 10 after clearing customs inspection, marking Zhejiang's first export of fresh grapes to the country.
(2026-09-11). Brazil's Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts. aljazeera.com Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.
(2026-09-11). 'Everything changed': The human cost of 25 years of US wars. aljazeera.com Successive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others.
(2026-09-11). Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical. aljazeera.com Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran responds to Grossis remarks on nuclear site inspectionsThe Iranian mission said Grossi should first call on the United States and Israel to stop attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards.
(2026-09-11). At China's Frontiers | Devoting Their Youth to the Outpost Closest to the Sky. ecns.cn Since 2006, when the entire Qinghai-Xizang Railway was put into operation, batches of service members arrived here, watching over the tunnel and safeguarding the trains that journey through the snow-covered mountains.
(2026-09-11). Rubio goes on LatAm road show, earning praise but few real wins. responsiblestatecraft.org This week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, where he
(2026-09-11). China's smart city achievements a model to learn from: Namibian Ambassador to China. ecns.cn "China's advanced digital infrastructure, mature artificial intelligence technologies, and rich practical experience in smart city implementation provide Namibia with a viable and practical development path," said Tonata Itenge-Emvula, Namibian Ambassador to China, on Monday in East China's Shanghai.
(2026-09-11). Trump administration mulls ending 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders; Indians likely to hit hard. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US government has proposed ending 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers, including skilled professionals on H-1B visas, to remain in the United States and look for a new sponsor after losing their jobs. | The proposed change could significantly affect Indian technology professionals, who make up a large share of H-1B visa holders and work across the US technology and services sector. | Under a proposal published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Thursday, H-1B and some other temporary work visa holders could be required to leave the US soon…
(2026-09-11). In Numbers: China services trade fair showcases innovation, promotes openness. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Sept. 9, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-11). 'Bombshell' Report Says UAE Explicitly Warned Netanyahu of October 7 Attack. portside.org 'Bombshell' Report Says UAE Explicitly Warned Netanyahu of October 7 Attack |
(2026-09-11). Maduro's wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody. aljazeera.com Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.
(2026-09-11). Trump jokes Republicans can 'cheat like hell' in the midterms. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to 'cheat like hell' in the midterms, 'like Democrats'.
(2026-09-11). Xi to attend New Delhi summit to boost greater BRICS cooperation. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-11). WHYY News and The Margin host community event in Camden to discuss in-depth reporting on EMR fires. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of Camden residents gathered for a Since 2020, there have been 14 major fires at the scrap metal facilities, which has led some Waterfront South res…
(2026-09-11). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Firefighters in France in national strike over lack of resources after severe wildfire season; strikes and protests continue across Iran over pay and conditions involving oil workers, healthcare staff and retirees; students join protests as lecturers and non-academic staff strike over pay in Ondo State, Nigeria…
(2026-09-11). Pakistan: Anti-Terrorism Bill Threatens Fair Trials. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 20, 2022. | © 2022 Anjum Naveed/AP Photo | (New York) — The Punjab provincial assembly in Pakistan on August 31, 2026, passed a bill that would threaten the right to a fair trial in counterterrorism proceedings, Human Rights Watch said today. The provincial governor should return the bill to the assembly, which should develop rights-respecting protections for such proceedings, subject to independent oversight.The Anti-Terrorism (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026 authorizes unspecified government officials to designate "spe…
(2026-09-11). 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…
(2026-09-11). Two decades of BRICS: Growing influence in global affairs. ecns.cn Over the past two decades, BRICS has grown into a major platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, with an ever-expanding role in global affairs.
(2026-09-11). Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final. aljazeera.com Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final with Elena Rybakina, who toppled her as World No 1.
(2026-09-11). Anthropic claims Claude AI used for missile projects, global espionage. aljazeera.com AI was used to develop missile guidance software in Yemen and to power cyber operations, a report alleges.
(2026-09-11). China and Taiwan's "National Question" : The Battle Over Cross-Strait Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu What is complicating the Taiwan issue is not just the shifting military balance or the increasing US-China competition, but the growing divergence in the two sides' understanding of the communities they represent. While China views unification as the culmination of a historical nation, Taiwan believes its political future should be determined by a democratic community …
(2026-09-11). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-11). Can Africa Turn Its Critical Minerals Wealth Into Economic Power? moderndiplomacy.eu Africa is at the centre of a growing global race for critical minerals, but the continent faces a familiar challenge: possessing enormous natural wealth without capturing a comparable share of the value generated from it. Africa holds around 30% of the world's mineral reserves but accounts for only about 10% of global mineral revenues. The …
(2026-09-11). How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics. aljazeera.com Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.
(2026-09-11). University speakouts in Australia and New Zealand demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "I think that Bogdan has definitely been wronged. He has just written his own truth, and the truth is not being accepted by Zelensky. After the Russian invasion, democracy has basically collapsed in Ukraine."
(2026-09-11). China tops 2026 Global Public Security Index with 84.62 points. ecns.cn The Global Public Security Index Report (2025-2026) was released Thursday at a press conference for the 2026 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-11). Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged resolute efforts to prevent major accidents after a foreign cargo ship caught fire in east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-09-11). 9/11 & Maximum Yield: John Sferazo Ironworker 9/11 First Responder. indybay.org Many of the first responders that rushed to save people at the 9/11 site were ironworkers and operating engineers. They were lied to about the disaster and have had deadly health and safety problems that continue today including suicides.
(2026-09-11). International alliance against anti-telecom, cyber fraud launched in China. ecns.cn An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border telecom and cyber fraud was established in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Thursday, with many countries and international organizations hailing it as an important step toward stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated global action against the rapidly growing transnational security threat.
(2026-09-11). Saturday 9/12: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Taqi" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bIiT……
(2026-09-11). Coming events: BRICS Summit in India. gilbertdoctorow.com The BRICS Summit this weekend in India, 12 — 13 September, is receiving a great deal of attention in that country and major media have arranged extensive coverage, including on air panel discussions with expert commentators speaking for the founding BRICS member states. In this regard, I will be participating in such a panel discussion …
(2026-09-11). 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…
(2026-09-11). Fenerbahce coach Kartal's resignation refused as bottle thrown in Roma tie. aljazeera.com Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fan threw bottle at coach in Roma Champions League tie.
(2026-09-11). Death toll from cargo ship fire in east China's Qingdao rises to 25. ecns.cn At least 25 people have died after a foreign cargo ship caught fire at a shipyard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, local authorities said Thursday evening.
(2026-09-11). Germany's 2027 budget wages war on 2 fronts: Abroad and at home. wsws.org The budget pairs the largest military spending increase since Hitler with the deepest cuts to pensions, healthcare and social services ever seen.
(2026-09-11). Shanghai sports authorities confirm Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout. ecns.cn Shanghai Sports Bureau on Thursday confirmed that former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to quit the state sports system after voluntarily accepting a buyout to end his employment relationship with the bureau.
(2026-09-11). China rejects U.S. allegations against Chinese AI firms over model distillation. ecns.cn China on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to recent U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called "industrial-scale" efforts to distill capabilities from U.S. AI models, calling the allegations groundless and lacking a legal basis, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference.
(2026-09-11). China unveils plan to build financial powerhouse, eyes stronger capital market by 2030. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office held a 15th-Five-Year-Plan-related press conference on Thursday, outlining measures to strengthen regulation, prevent risks and promote high-quality development.
(2026-09-11). Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets? aljazeera.com Uber's exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). In interview, German Foreign Minister Wadephul takes the war course against Russia to the extreme. wsws.org An interview that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) gave to the Bild newspaper on September 8 underscores the aggressiveness with which the German government is pushing forward its war course against Russia.
(2026-09-11). Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square. aljazeera.com The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.
(2026-09-11). Turkish government escalates its offensive of wage suppression and austerity. wsws.org While minimum wage and public-sector pay increases in Türkiye remain tied to artificially low inflation targets, interest payments and military spending are soaring.
(2026-09-11). 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. wsws.org The attacks of September 11, 2001 were seized upon as the pretext for a vast escalation of war abroad and the construction of a police state at home, which is now being turned against the working class.
(2026-09-11). 10,000 New Zealand public servants hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The Public Service Association is openly preparing to sell workers out with a below-inflation wage deal.
(2026-09-11). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-11). All eyes on the EU as UK bans imports from Israeli settlements. responsiblestatecraft.org Britain's decision this week to ban all imports from illegal Israeli settlements carries huge moral resonance, but the real test comes next: Will the European Union (EU) — the single largest market in the world and Israel's biggest trading partner — follow suit?The EU conducts trade worth tens of billions with Israel every year, but it has long hidden behind the need for consensus or the lack of a majority required to use its massive economic leverage to influence Israel's policies.The key question is whether the UK's decision will act as a catalyst and sway a sufficient number of European governm…
(2026-09-11). Robot dogs, power bots take center stage at 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday, showcasing a range of advanced intelligent equipment and technologies.
(2026-09-11). CARTOONS: Pauline pitches another not-so-super plan. independentaustralia.net 
It's right up there with giving Net Zero and migrants the heave-ho.
(2026-09-11). 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.
(2026-09-11). Could AI Pose an Existential Threat as US Lawmakers Push for New Rules? moderndiplomacy.eu Growing concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence are prompting more U.S. lawmakers to call for stronger safeguards after two researchers at Anthropic warned that advanced AI could potentially threaten human survival within the next decade. The alarm intensified after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon announced his resignation and said that people developing AI seriously …
(2026-09-11). Lianyungang launches first full Trans-Caspian freight train, cutting transit time by 5 days. ecns.cn Lianyungang, the eastern starting point of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province, launched its first full Trans-Caspian freight train service on Thursday.
(2026-09-11). Ex-president Zuma's son, Duduzane, auditions in front of South African big business. wsws.org Duduzane Zuma's boast that his father repeatedly "held back" revolt amounted to a personal political pledge. He was assuring his audience that, should the MKP enter government, he could perform the same function.
(2026-09-11). Workers react to death of Montreal Airport ramp worker Oscar Robayo. wsws.org "We work in a rail car factory in Hamilton. You work in an airport in Montreal. These seem like two completely separate industries that have little to nothing to do with each other. But, clearly, regardless of industry, or language, we face the same day-to-day issues with just coming home at the end of the day with our limbs still intact."
(2026-09-11). Heilongjiang begins autumn rice harvest across black soil field. ecns.cn As the golden autumn days set in, the fertile black soil fields of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province are alive with waves of ripening rice, as various regions begin their autumn rice harvest operations.
(2026-09-11). Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11? aljazeera.com Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows.
(2026-09-11). Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong among top 10 world tourism cities: report. ecns.cn Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the world's top 10 tourism cities in the World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026), released at the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-11). The Socialism 2026 conference and the pro-war politics of the Democratic Socialists of America. wsws.org Behind the invocations of "anti-imperialism" and "socialism" stood the pro-war foreign policy of the Democratic Party.
(2026-09-11). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-11). 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…
(2026-09-11). Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways. aljazeera.com Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
(2026-09-11). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-11). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-11). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-11). Hundreds flee as fire destroys migrant shelters in Ceuta. aljazeera.com Hundreds of people fled a massive fire that destroyed dozens of migrant shelters in Ceuta, Spain.
(2026-09-11). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS Removal. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-11). "They did not bow to the EU" unitedworldint.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü German journalist Benedikt Kaiser commented in an interview to RRN on the AfD's overwhelming victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections. Kaiser stated that on fundamental issues in Germany such as migration, energy policy, social matters, and peace/war, the AfD stands as the only political force resolutely breaking away from the "old parties" …
(2026-09-11). What To Lam's Russia Visit Means for Vietnam's Strategic Future. moderndiplomacy.eu General Secretary and President To Lam's state visit to Russia from September 7 to 9, 2026, was significant not because it reaffirmed a familiar narrative of traditional friendship, but because it showed how both Hanoi and Moscow are trying to redefine the practical meaning of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. For decades, Vietnam—Russia relations have rested …
(2026-09-11). Insights | Malaysian diplomat impressed by China's advances in robotics technology at CIFTIS. ecns.cn Malaysia has participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) since 2022 and is placing greater emphasis this year on promoting its tourism industry and Malaysian products through the platform, said Aaron Gan Chai Heng Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai (tourism), in an interview with China News Network at CIFTIS recently.
(2026-09-11). How Does the World War Two Legacy Shape Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan Tensions? moderndiplomacy.eu World War Two continues to shape relations between Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan, with competing interpretations of the conflict increasingly intersecting with present day geopolitical tensions. The issue resurfaced last week when Russian diplomats in Taiwan screened a film about Japanese militarism and World War Two. The screening raised concerns in Taiwan that Moscow was …
(2026-09-11). Beijing plans to encourage 'open-air museums' under draft regulation. ecns.cn Beijing is considering legislation to encourage the development of "open-air museums" by integrating scattered cultural and museum resources across the city.
(2026-09-11). Rubio advances continental Plan Colombia 2.0 in Latin America tour. wsws.org Rubio's stops in Colombia and Ecuador secured minerals, nuclear and military agreements that set up a permanent apparatus of repression across South America's Pacific coast.
(2011-09-26). Sweden's 2026 election on a knife-edge. links.org.au 
Sweden goes to the polls on 13 September. Duroyan Fertl looks at the prospects for the left bloc.
(2026-09-11). China adds 11 new occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape job market. ecns.cn China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday, as the country's expanding digital and green economies continue to create new employment opportunities.
(2026-09-11). WeRide secures Spain's first L4 robotaxi operation license. ecns.cn WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, announced Thursday that it has obtained Spain's first license for the operation of Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles, allowing it to deploy robotaxis on public roads.
(2026-09-11). Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy. aljazeera.com European Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.
(2026-09-11). 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:…
(2026-09-11). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-11). Building Power, One Person at a Time. portside.org Building Power, One Person at a Time |
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/24: Palestine Working Group. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/pal_working_group…
(2026-09-11). APWU bureaucracy enables Trump's attack on mail voting. wsws.org The new rules restricting mail-in voting cannot be enforced if thousands of postal workers refuse to carry out the procedure.
(2026-09-11). Is This Really the Left's Big Moment? We'll Know in Two Months. portside.org Is This Really the Left's Big Moment? We'll Know in Two Months |
(2026-09-11). Norway Rejects Climate Orthodoxy's False Choice, Builds Wealth. wattsupwiththat.com Energy abundance and human flourishing track together in every dataset anyone has assembled. Norway understands this and acts on it. Poor nations understand it too. What they lack is not evidence but permission, and permission is not something a sovereign state should have to request. Leaders of developing nations should leverage Norway's example and build on it.
(2026-09-11). China ranks 2nd in global trade in services brand value: report. ecns.cn China ranks second globally, with 21 brands included in the Trade in Services 100 2026 list and a combined brand value of $876.77 billion, accounting for 19.08% of the total, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday.
(2026-09-11). Saturday 9/19: Romancero! Mark Concert of Ladino Songs. indybay.org Scotts Valley Branch Library | 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066…
(2026-09-11). Scientific study sheds new light on human evolution. wsws.org The study has found genetic evidence that modern humans have inherited DNA from two previously unidentified extinct populations for which there are at present no known fossils.
(2026-09-11). Thursday 9/10: Operation Northstar at Monterey Postgraduate School. indybay.org Sloat Ave Gate (corner of Sloat Ave and 10th Street ) Monterey…
(2026-09-11). How Donald Trump's War in Iran is failing the Legitimacy Test in the Eyes of US Voters. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Donald Trump now has a new proposed timetable for his war with Iran, albeit without a clear purpose. Heading to the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas this week, the US president
(2026-09-11). China reports 26.8% rise in visa-free foreign entries in first eight months. ecns.cn China recorded 23.72 million visa-free foreign entries in the first eight months of 2026, up 26.8% year on year and accounting for 77.6% of all foreign arrivals, according to data released on Thursday at the Immigration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(2026-09-11). Viral Chinese fashion influencer 'Trendy Grandpa' passes away in sleep aged 88. ecns.cn Chinese fashion influencer known online as "Trendy Grandpa," who won millions of followers by challenging stereotypes about aging with his stylish outfits and upbeat approach to life, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88.
(2026-09-11). Australia accelerates integration into US war machine. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's accelerating military integration with the United States is drawing the nation deeper into preparations for a potential war with China.
(2026-09-11). The youth wave behind Chris Rabb's win in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Sixteen-year-old Andreo Bono couldn't vote for state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary race for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District seat in Congress Bono, like hundreds of other young people, spent the spring canvassing for Rabb, who is s…
(2026-09-11). The September 11 Memorial Needs a Counter-Monument: Victims of Our Post-9/11 Wars Deserve Remembrance, Too. juancole.com Palo Alto (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Few who pay their respects today in the hallowed plaza where the Twin Towers once stood will be aware that the September 11 memorial echoes a 1987 Holocaust "counter-memorial" in Kassel, Germany. Like our memorial, the German monument consists of a hollow in the shape of what had once been there, into which water flows | But the scope of the remembrances evoked by the two memorials are revealingly different. We Americans want only to recall our innocent dead and to honor them. Unlike the Germans, we spurn acknowledging the evils done in their name that came…
(2026-09-11). There have been no hurricanes in the Atlantic — Yet! Making 2026 the quietest since satellite tracking began in 1966. wattsupwiththat.com This year, we might not have very many hurricanes to write about!
(2026-09-11). Two British ports turn away lifeboats with rescued migrants, amid far-right blockades. wsws.org The obscene pushback of the lifeboats took place as Britain's main far-right party, Reform UK, was holding its conference. The occasion saw party leader Nigel Farage and National Rally President Jordan Bardella to end small-boat arrivals from France "forever."
(2026-09-11). Elon Musk's anti-transgender 'America PAC' hate group. indybay.org Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk.
(2026-09-11). How Are Ground Drones Changing Warfare in Ukraine? moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine is increasingly turning to unmanned ground vehicles to reduce the exposure of soldiers on one of the world's most heavily monitored battlefields, potentially accelerating a transformation in how wars are fought on land. Across the front line, Ukrainian military units are deploying four wheeled and tracked robots for missions ranging from transporting ammunition and …
(2026-09-11). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-11). Xi extends festive greetings and sincere regards to teachers nationwide. ecns.cn
(2026-09-11). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). 'Pay-by-the-day' living in Pereira: The forgotten survivors of Colombia's earthquake. globalvoices.org
(2026-09-11). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-11). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-11). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-11). Trump admin moves to scrap grace period for H-1B visa workers. geo.tv
(2026-09-11). We just had the hottest August, hottest Summer, and hottest Year to date in U.S. history. juancole.com
(2026-09-10). Iran war and Hormuz crisis reshaping geopolitics of Indian Ocean. infobrics.org The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Iran war is not confined to the Persian Gulf, as its impacts extend into the Indian Ocean. The consequences may very well reach from the Persian Gulf to the Strait of Malacca and reshape the balance of power across the Indo-Pacific.
(2026-09-10). Trump Says If Iran Had a Nuclear Weapon, He Would Have Politely Called the Supreme Leader Instead of 'Bombing the Crap Out of Him'. news.antiwar.com President Trump said at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night that if Iran had a nuclear weapon, he would have politely called up the Supreme Leader instead of "bombing the crap" out of the country. "If they had a nuclear weapon, I'd be calling the Supreme Leader, and I'd be …
(2026-09-10). Multiple US Aircraft Reported Damaged in Iran's Tuesday Night Strikes on US Base in Jordan. news.antiwar.com CBS News reported on Thursday that Iran's strikes on a US base in Jordan, which it launched overnight Tuesday into Wednesday in retaliation for the US attack on multiple Iranian oil tankers, damaged multiple US military aircraft. Sources told the outlet that the heavy missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan struck …
(2026-09-10). The Iran war looms large as BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi. responsiblestatecraft.org As diplomats prepare for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi this weekend, the Iran war is looming large.India, which assumed the BRICS chairmanship in January, was already facing the difficult responsibility of securing consensus to achieve concrete movement on a variety of trade, economic, and financial objectives. Now, the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran has dramatically complicated this effort, throwing the global economy into uncertainty and dividing BRICS countries, including some that are actively participating on either side of the conflict. The tensions within the bloc are far more significant than they…
(2026-09-10). Tremor recorded as Israel says Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor. | AFP journalists in the area heard several explosions. In a video shared by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, a huge fireball can be seen rising into the night sky.
(2026-09-10). Lame: On Space Nazis, Swindlers, Poseurs and Liars. commondreams.org 
Apologies to those who just can't or won't hear more of it, but the foul mad child-king is running notably rampant, and the historic record beckons. The bilge somehow keeps surging, from a weekend deluge of deranged AI slop, slurs, rants, boasts to this week's "sick fantasy" of nobly working "long and hard" (sic) in the rubble of 9/11 to choosing to "celebrate" GOP "achievements" (double sic) at a tacky mid-term crap-a-palooza nearly dead in the brackish water. Have mercy.Unsurprisingly, Labor Day prompted an attack on "Communists and Dumocrats" from a failed real-estate nepo-baby who never worked a day in hi…
(2026-09-10). Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military says it has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon.
(2026-09-10). Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.
(2026-09-10). Netanyahu Wanted for Genocide! United Nations Meeting September 24, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
NETANYAHU WANTED FOR GENOCIDEBenjamin 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 settler …
(2026-09-10). Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he's a victim. aljazeera.com Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
(2026-09-10). Trump's Desperate Attempt to Bribe Voters Ahead of Election is a New Low. commondreams.org At a speech at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas yesterday, Donald Trump promised,"if the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000."Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement in response: "Even for the notoriously corrupt and lawless Trump, this explicit and desperate attempt to buy votes in the November election is a new low. Trump knows he can't do this, and yet he's attempting to bribe voters with the false promise of cash to help his party win an election, which is antithetical to every principle of American democracy."Every Republican at the conventi…
(2026-09-10). Cuban deputy minister denounces U.S. siege at BRICS Summit. radiohc.cu Carlos Jorge Méndez, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, affirmed this Wednesday that Cuba continues its development despite the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, during the opening of the BRICS 2026 United Economic Business Summit in New Delhi, India. | According to the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina, the official denounced that the energy embargo applied by Washington has intensified the coercive measures against the island, violating international human rights standards. | In his remarks, Méndez emphasized that the Cuban government m…
(2026-09-10). Presidente de Cuba condecora con la Medalla de la Amistad a militantes brasileños. radiohc.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel condecoró con la Medalla de la Amistad a destacados militantes del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra de Brasil (MST) que hoy destacan por su solidaridad con Cuba. | Nivia Regina Da Silva y Marcelo Durao recibieron el reconocimiento que otorga el Consejo de Estado de la República a propuesta por el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP). | Durante el acto, el presidente del ICAP, Fernando González, subrayó que el MST ha demostrado que la tierra es de quien la trabaja, que la soberanía alimentaria es un derecho y que la solidaridad internacionalista es el…
(2026-09-10). Widespread Poverty in Gaza Is Forcing Children to Become Breadwinners. truthout.org Despite the restrictions that had long stifled Gaza prior to October 7, 2023, it was a remarkably young society, shaped by high fertility rates and a culture in which raising children and building close-knit families were at the heart of life. Nearly half of Gaza's population was children under the age of 18, who had been denied the chance to witness a normal, peaceful life. |
(2026-09-10). Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a 'ceasefire' brokered in October.
(2026-09-10). Gaza hospitals ration power as fuel shortages deepen. aljazeera.com Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza's hospitals to ration electricity…
(2026-09-10). Green Party Split Over Iran as Members Push to Oppose IRGC Ban and Sanctions. bylinetimes.com 
The Green Party of England and Wales is at loggerheads over how to respond to the war in Iran, with a well-organised campaign calling for an end to economic sanctions on the regime and opposition to the designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign state-backed threat. | Two competing motions on Iran are being debated ahead of the party's autumn conference. | One, A93, has 106 named backers on the Green Party members' portal and is supported by Greens for Palestine. | It calls on the British Government to "pursue diplomatic normalisation with Iran", to "campaign for the lifting of broad-…
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2026-09-10). A year after Charlie Kirk's death, are young voters turning on Trump? aljazeera.com Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump's support among young men has fallen.
(2026-09-10). Support is growing for the South Jersey woman trying to keep her property in an eminent domain fight. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Support is growing for South Jersey resident Dawn Robinson as she continues her fight to keep a 2.4-acre parcel of land she bought more than 20 years ago. Middle Township is attempting to seize the property as part of a plan to construct The Indian Trail Redevelopm…
(2026-09-10). Thailand's bogus amnesty law. wsws.org The legislation provides amnesty (or official pardons) to royalist and conservative forces while continuing the persecution of critics of the monarchy and other political opponents.
(2026-09-10). Pakistan Says There Are No Discussions Underway About Joining Saudi War in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Sajjad Haider Khan said on Thursday that no discussions are underway about Pakistan taking military action in Yemen under the new Mecca defense pact. The comments from Khan came a day after Turkish media reported that Pakistan was likely to carry out airstrikes in Yemen at the request of Saudi Arabia, …
(2026-09-10). Al-Ittihad ends Al-Nassr's unbeaten run in Saudi Pro League 2026-27. ummid.com 14-time SPL Champion, Al-Ittihad, Saturday September 05, 2026 defeated Al-Nassr FC to end its unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League 2026-27 fifth group match.
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-10). Cook Islands war veterans' graves vandalised at historic Rarotonga cemetery. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Susana Suisuiki of RNZ Pacific A historic cemetery in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been vandalised devastating families and local community members. An Australian-based researcher, who has led the restoration project at the Nikao Cemetery in Rarotonga for 10 years, says those responsible for vandalising the headstones need to be prosecuted. It was reported this…
(2026-09-10). Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing. sanews.gov.za Pair to appear in court over illicit drug manufacturing | Two suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Friday for allegedly manufacturing illicit drugs, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The suspects, who are foreign nationals, were nabbed in Erasmia, following a joint operation conducted by members of the Hawks South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) based at Headquarters, Crime Intelligence, K9 West Rand and Special Task Force Pretoria. ⚪ The operation is part of a much broader national effort by the South African Police Service (SAPS…
(2026-09-10). Boyz II Men on why solo careers are overrated. whyy.org How has the legendary R&B group stayed in harmony for over thirty years?
(2026-09-10). The Predictable Earthquake: What Saxony Anhalt Tells Us About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu On Sunday 6 September 2026, voters in the eastern German state of Saxony Anhalt did something no electorate in the country had ever done. They handed the largest share of their vote, 43.8 per cent, to a party of the extreme right. The Alternative fàºr Deutschland, universally known by its own initials as the AfD, …
(2026-09-10). France Leads Europe's Push to Break US Space Dependence. thinktank.pk France is increasingly positioning itself as Europe's strongest political and strategic force for space sovereignty, at a moment when the United States—led by NASA, SpaceX and a powerful private-sector ecosystem—continues to dominate global launch capacity, satellite communications and commercial space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9—10, 2026, has therefore become more …
(2026-09-10). Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt. aljazeera.com Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.
(2026-09-10). Support in Australia and NZ for the freedom of jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "This conviction speaks to dictatorial, selective, politicised prosecutions and a grey repressive, unwelcoming state" — Mark Davis, lawyer and journalist.
(2026-09-10). Australia snubs Torres Strait in Melanesian Spearhead Group bid. asiapacificreport.nz By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa for the Torres News Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving a role to Torres Strait Islanders, its own Melanesian population. Responding to questions from the Torres News at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Palau last…
(2026-09-10). Zelensky overestimates Ukraine's chances of victory as Russian forces advance – media. infobrics.org Europe pays Moscow more for oil and gas than it provides to Kiev in military aid.
(2026-09-10). 5 Niche Perfumes That Smell Like Summer Holidays. thecanary.co 
Some scents can do what a photograph never quite manages: they drop you straight back onto the beach towel, into the salt spray, under a sun that never seems to set. That is the quiet magic of the right holiday fragrance — one spritz and you are somewhere warmer, slower, freer. It is no accident […] | By
(2026-09-10). Wrong, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Nuclear Power Isn't the Reliability Problem. wattsupwiththat.com Readers deserve a balanced comparison of all generating technologies, not another attempt to redefine one of the world's most reliable energy sources as unreliable simply because it, like every other form of power generation, occasionally encounters adverse weather.
(2026-09-10). Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial. portside.org Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial |
(2026-09-10). Harvard History Department Chairman, Who Was Lead Author and Historical Consultant to the 9/11 Commission Report, Worked for the CIA. covertactionmagazine.com Ernest R. May embodies deep connection between academia and the CIA Ernest R. May (1928-2009) was a Harvard history professor for 55 years and dean of Harvard College in the late 1970s; he also served as the senior historian, consultant and main author (with Philip Zelikow) of the 9/11 Commission Report. The 9/11 Commission Report …
(2010-09-26). No military response discussed under Makkah defence pact over Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction under the Makkah Defence Agreement in response to the Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that Pakistan would act when the "time comes". | "There is no such thing under discussion right now … When time comes (we) will act under the agreement," foreign ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said ‚Å at a weekly media briefing, in response to a question asking how Islamabad planned to fulfil its obligations under the ‚Ä&a…
(2026-09-10). Philadelphia developers are seeking more building permits for new rentals. Here's why. whyy.org The uptick is raising questions about Philadelphia's broader identity as a city of homeowners. | In this July 19, 2006 file photo, a woman walks next to a "For Rent" sign at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif. Real estate data firm Zillow reports on U.S. home rental prices in December 2014 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)…
(2026-09-10). Barcelona Secured a Resounding Victory in Their Champions League Opener Against Feyenoord. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — FC Barcelona debuted with a resounding 5-1 victory against Feyenoord of the Netherlands in their competitive debut in the UEFA Champions League. | In the third minute of play, Brazilian forward Raphinha put Barcelona ahead after a through ball into the box from his teammate Lamine Yamal, which he capitalized on to beat the opposing goalkeeper. | The combination between Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo and German striker Karim Adeyemi resulted in the second goal of the match for the Catalan side in the 22nd minute of the first half. | Raphinha scored again just after the start of…
(2026-09-10). Black People Found Hanging In 2026: The Deaths Raising Questions Across The Country. newsone.com 
The deaths of several Black people found hanging in different parts of the country in 2026 have drawn public attention and raised questions from grieving families and community members. While the circumstances surrounding each case are different, some families have challenged authorities' initial conclusions and called for greater transparency into how their loved ones died. …
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardian notes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). Why Defeating Al-Ittihad Tonight is Important for Al-Nassr. ummid.com The countdown has begun for the all important Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 26/27 latest Group Match tonight, and winning this match is important for the reigning SPL Champions.
(2026-09-10). US just had its hottest summer and hottest August on record, NOAA says. nationofchange.org 
Drought now covers 59 percent of the country as the warmest year on record runs into fall.
(2026-09-10). U.S. Postal Service Still Blocked from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots. commondreams.org The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would significantly interfere with mail voting if implemented.The Trump administration has also asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the injunction. A ruling is expected soon.In issuing the injunction, the U.S. District Court in Boston found that the USPS rule was likely unconstitutional and unlawful — and that enforcing it would make voter disenfranchisement "practically inevitable."The First Circuit Court of Appea…
(2026-09-10). Will foreign workers leave South Africa? aljazeera.com Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.
(2026-09-10). Ukraine's New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles. twz.com 
Ukraine has unveiled a new domestically developed surface-to-air missile system designed to turn a diverse collection of air-to-air missiles into a flexible ground-based air defense capability. Called Shershen, Ukrainian for hornet, the system combines a locally-developed command-and-control architecture, a dedicated surveillance radar, and multiple launchers that can employ both Ukrainian and Western missiles. | The system was displayed at the
(2026-09-10). Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy. aljazeera.com Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
(2026-09-10). ONS Peddling Fake Heatwave Deaths Scare. wattsupwiththat.com It was only two weeks ago that I wrote about the official cover up of excess deaths in winter. It did not take long for my suspicions to be confirmed.
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Report: National Guardsman Aimed Pistol At Female Guardsman's Head [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | What happens when you put immature people with automatic weapons and too much time on their hands on the streets of the nation's capital? | Well, you might get the case of the 21-year-old National Guardsman who is sitting in the D.C. jail for drawing a gun on a fellow guardsman over … hairstyles. | But you know it's not quite that. | According to court documents, on Aug. 25, Zion Mitchell and six other guardsmen were taking a break from patrol in a van parked outside of a Popeyes Louisiana Fried Chicken on H Street, in Northeast D.C. | An argument in the van reportedly erupted over…
(2026-09-10). Manchester United scouted Mbappe but didn't sign him, says Ryan Giggs. aljazeera.com Former United assistant coach reveals his pursuit of a teenage Mbappe after a tip-off from a French scout.
(2026-09-10). The Big Tech Alums Building Trump's AI War Machine. levernews.com 
As lawmakers demand Congress put artificial intelligence safeguards in place amid new
(2026-09-10). Tidbits-Sept. 10: Reader Comments: New Nazis Win in German State Elections; Portside's Gloria Steinem's Final Essay; ICE Horrors Continue; Three Book Launches: Red Lives; Mahmoud Khalil's No Land To Stand on; Angela Y. Davis, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. portside.org Tidbits-Sept. 10: Reader Comments: New Nazis Win in German State Elections; Portside's Gloria Steinem's Final Essay; ICE Horrors Continue; Three Book Launches: Red Lives; Mahmoud Khalil's No Land To Stand on; Angela Y. Davis, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor |
(2026-09-10). ChatGPT Completely Nukes Kenya's College Essay Writing Gig Economy. wattsupwiththat.com The Kenyan essay gig economy once brought in between $240 million to $960 million annually in gross payments. AI slaughtered that cash cow.
(2026-09-10). The 19 Best Carne Asada Tacos in L.A. lataco.com You could argue that asada is the official taco of Los Angeles. Exhibit A: These mouthwatering 19 tacos, ranked.
(2026-09-10). AYUSH AACCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Apply before September 13. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' from August 31. 2026 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1.
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-10). Zheng Qinwen confirms participation in 2026 China Open. ecns.cn Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has confirmed her participation in the 2026 China Open, the tournament organizer announced on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role. aljazeera.com Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.
(2026-09-10). California's largest state worker union opens strike vote against Newsom administration. nationofchange.org 
More than 100,000 workers will decide by October 7 after the state rejected most of the union's contract proposals.
(2026-09-10). Zelensky stabs Burnham in the back? Russia uncovers sinister 'Ukrainian plot' against UK diplomats. hindustantimes.com Russia's FSB has alleged that Ukrainian intelligence sought to use information gathered by a Russian security worker linked to the British Embassy in Moscow to plan attacks on Ambassador Nigel Casey and other diplomats, then blame Russia. The allegation has not been independently verified, and Ukraine had not publicly commented at the time of reporting. Separately, the UK committed £100 million through NATO's PURL mechanism for Patriot missiles and other air-defence equipment for Ukraine before winter.
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Dan Osborn Knows Why Democrats Keep Losing Nebraska. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | Registered Republicans outnumber Democrats almost 2-to-1 in Nebraska, and the few Democrats who hold elected offices in the state are overwhelmingly conservative. But like the rest of the country, Nebraska is feeling the strain of soaring prices, the data center boom, and Trump's tariffs. Is the state ready for a change?Today on
(2026-09-10). PSG Begins Champions League Title Defense with a Resounding Victory Against Slovan. radiohc.cu Havana, September 10 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the current Champions League champion, began its title defense with a resounding victory (6-1) against Slovan of Slovakia. | Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring for the Parisian club in the 17th minute after a rebound from the goalkeeper fell perfectly for him, and he simply had to tap the ball in for his first goal of the match. | Just minutes later, Dembélé struck again against Slovan after a brilliant dribble that left him one-on-one with the opposing goalkeeper, who could only watch as the ball went in. | With the game tilted in their favor and the S…
(2026-09-10). Sanders brings AI risk researchers to a closed Senate briefing on AI danger. nationofchange.org 
Geoffrey Hinton and two other AI risk researchers, but no tech executives, will address senators on September 16.
(2026-09-10). LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations. aljazeera.com Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
(2026-09-10). 'Easy decision' Naoero becomes third Pacific Islands Forum member with Jerusalem embassy. asiapacificreport.nz By RNZ Pacific reporters Naoero, formerly known as Nauru, has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the third Pacific Island nation to do so. Naoero's Vice-President Lionel Aingimea said it sent a message to the world about where the island nation stood. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel had committed to sending Naoero medical…
(2026-09-10). Three Killed by US Bombing of Alleged Drug-Running Boat in the Caribbean. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command said in a statement that its forces bombed an alleged drug-running boat in the Caribbean on Thursday, killing at least three people. SOUTHCOM called the people it killed "narco-terrorists," a term the Pentagon has employed in its attempts to justify what are extrajudicial executions for an alleged crime that doesn't receive the …
(2026-09-10). UN climate report raises question: Is Earth already doomed? peoplesworld.org 
In 2015, 196 nations came together to sign the Paris Agreement in order to combat the growing threat of climate change. The goal was set to prevent the Earth from exceeding a global warming limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). Scientists warned that passing this threshold would raise the risk of severe, permanent …
(2026-09-10). 'Politics of contempt': Republican Utah governor joins Pa. Gov. Shapiro to push back against hateful rhetoric and partisanship. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, joined Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, to urge Americans to reject politicians who encourage contempt for their opponents, warning that increasingly hostile rhetoric is pushing the country further apart and contributing to political violence. | The governors from opposing parties appeared together Wednesday night at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center for a discussion about the First Amendment, free expression and how Americans can engage across…
(2026-09-10). The Remarkable Starbucks Uprising: Has the Labor Movement Learned Anything? portside.org The Remarkable Starbucks Uprising: Has the Labor Movement Learned Anything? |
(2026-09-10). Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Eighth September 2026 marks another important day in UK-Israel-Palestine relations. Once again, Great Britain leads the way in censoring Israel for its illegal activities in the West Bank. In a highly anticipated speech in the House of Commons, the British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced a ban on all goods produced in the illegally occupied West Bank settlements. | The announcement gains added weight as it was made by a prominent Jewish Foreign Secretary who had served as the leader of the Labour Party and who might still play a more important role in…
(2026-09-10). Have Media Professionals in India Left With Any Dignity? ummid.com Amid rising attacks on journalists, especially Muslim, the bitter fact is majority of the mainstream media in India has consolidated behind the BJP and the Hindutva forces.
(2026-09-10). Peru joins US-led 'Shield of the Americas' security alliance. aljazeera.com Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia's oil production slumps to lowest in 36 years as war bites. al-monitor.com The kingdom reported to OPEC that crude output fell by 1.9 million to 6.238 million barrels per day in August.
(2026-09-10). Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after Nepal flash floods. sanews.gov.za Six South Africans remain unaccounted for after Nepal flash floods | Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for, following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed on Thursday. ⚪ DIRCO said it had, following a formal request from the Nepalese government, arranged with the South African Police Service (SAPS) for the collection and coordination of DNA profiles from biological relatives of the missing South Africans. ⚪ The profiles were collected through the Victim Identification Centre under the SAPS Division: Detectives and Foren…
(2026-09-10). Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns at WHO regional chief amid fraud allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post on Wednesday amid fraud investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported, citing her resignation letter. | Wazed began her five-year term as the WHO's Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024. However, she has been on unpaid administrative leave since last year. | Her resignation comes amid allegations related to financial fraud, her academic qualifications and the acquisition of a plot of land in Ban…
(2026-09-10). 'Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou' innovation cluster retains top global ranking. ecns.cn The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" region has retained its position as the world's top innovation cluster, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Innovation Cluster Ranking 2026 released on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Wenshan pomegranates make first export to Vietnam. ecns.cn A batch of 8.5 metric tons of fresh pomegranates from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, southwest China, has been exported to Vietnam, marking the first pomegranate export from the region, Kunming Customs said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Ring The Alarm! The Right To TeleHealth For Abortion May Be Over [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a lawsuit that seeks to ban using telehealth for abortions —both in states where abortion is presently illegal AND where it's legal. | And it's state versus state again, harkening back to a big bad time for our nation. | And though I am not saying abortion access is like enslavement (though there is the thread of bodily autonomy running through both), this reminds me of the Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) decision, which laid bare the…
(2026-09-10). Federal Government Moves to Limit Public Input on Data Center Projects. capitalbnews.org 
Americans don't agree on much, but that's not the case when it comes to data centers. Seven in 10 Americans oppose building data centers for artificial intelligence in or near their communities. Despite this, the federal government is moving to make it easier for them to be built. And in some places, residents won't even …
(2026-09-10). 3 dead, several trapped as Delhi building accommodating students collapses. ummid.com At least three people have died while two others are in a critical condition as a 5-storay building accommodating students in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed like a house of cards.
(2026-09-10). India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA. sanews.gov.za India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA | India has identified infrastructure, critical minerals, and skills development as three key areas where South Africa can expect deeper cooperation over the next five years. | Speaking ahead of the BRICS Summit, India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Shri Prabhat Kumar, told SAnews.gov.za the two countries have strong prospects for expanding economic cooperation, investment and technical exchange. | Kumar said India had made significant progress in digital public infrastructure, logistics, science and t…
(2026-09-10). AFL-CIO report warns digital shelf labels could cost retail workers billions in wages. nationofchange.org Maryland and New Jersey have already moved to restrict the technology, betting its pricing infrastructure poses as much risk to shoppers as to store staff.
(2026-09-10). Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers. portside.org Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers |
(2026-09-10). From Votes to Dollars: How Trump Is Changing US Electoral Politics. thinktank.pk Donald Trump's latest promise to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress has turned the 2026 midterm campaign into something far larger than an ordinary electoral contest. The proposal, announced at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, is estimated to cost more than $1 trillion and would require congressional approval. …
(2026-09-10). Houthis advance along Yemen's southern Red Sea coast. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi rebels are advancing along the Red Sea coast, to gain more leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Maharashtra MBBS, BDS Admission 2026: Round 2 Preference Submission Starts. ummid.com The Maharshtra CET Cell has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule confirming the new dates of MBBS and BDS Choice Filling and Allotment dates for the Round 2 of admission for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-10). CIFTIS 2026 opens in Beijing with more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 90 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Wednesday, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-10). Cathy Engelbert's Capitalist Sprint Left the WNBA Fractured, Silver Must Resist the Urge to Install Another Permanent Short-Sighted Executive [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Elsa / Getty | News that embattled WNBA commissioner For many, it signals the end of an era in the WNBA marred by controversy, unwelcome political tampering from conservatives, and a spiraling manufactured narrative centering on an overrated player, Caitlin Clark, that Engel…
(2026-09-10). More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences. portside.org More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences |
(2026-09-10). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump. levernews.com 
When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I'm most proud of is
(2026-09-10). In his first campaign ad, Fitzpatrick's democratic challenger Bob Harvie calls for data center moratorium. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Democratic congressional candidate Bob Harvie once "I'm Bob Harvie, I approve this message because I don't want more data centers, I wan…
(2026-09-10). If on a Winter's Night a Reader… publicbooks.org We read to find ourselves. But what if, instead, we end up finding ourselves only in books? What if we can't distinguish our life from those we read about? What if we stop trying to?
(2026-09-10). Poles protest against Russophobia and support for Ukraine. infobrics.org Across Europe, sentiment against pro-Ukraine policies fostered by Brussels has been growing among ordinary citizens.
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). t.co Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-10). UN New World Map Projection: Cartography or Politics of Power. ummid.com The challenge is not whether we can draw a different map, the challenge is whether, having seen the distortion, we are willing to question the world we thought the map was showing us.
(2026-09-10). Deutschlands Ukraine-Dilemma. Berlin ist wàºtend auf Kiew, wagt es aber nicht, dessen Forderungen abzulehnen. strategic-culture.su Zwei Nachrichten, die deshalb interessant sind, weil sie einander widersprechen: Deutschland verspricht der Ukraine die Lieferung von Tausenden Drohnen und Raketen und beschwert sich gleichzeitig àºber eben diese Ukraine. | Was ist damit gemeint? | Einerseits berichtete die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters gestern, dass Deutschland und die Ukraine kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Drohnen-Deals stehen. Diese Vereinbarung soll nicht nur die gemeinsame Entwicklung verschiedener Drohnentypen umfassen, sondern auch Raketen sowie die entsprechende Software. Dies kà∂nnte das urspràºnglich angekàºndigte Drohnen…
(2026-09-10). International report says Australia's arms trade not transparent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-09-10). Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026. sanews.gov.za Denel to showcase defence capabilities at AAD 2026 | Denel will showcase South African engineering, innovation and industrial capability when it participates in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition for the first time with the Department of Defence as its shareholder. | AAD 2026 will take place from 16 – 20 September 2026, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, under the theme: "Advancing Defence Capability Together". | The exhibition will provide Denel with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, partners and stakeholders, while exploring new opportunities for growth. | Denel will showcase a r…
(2026-09-10). Republican midterm convention updates: Trump says 'Democrats are nervous'. aljazeera.com US Republicans returned to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.
(2026-09-10). France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com France has deployed its first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft, strengthening its ability to monitor threats at sea and support anti-submarine missions. Built under the AVSIMAR programme, the new jets combine advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, intelligence-gathering and rescue capabilities as NATO bolsters its maritime security amid rising tensions with Russia.
(2026-09-10). UP NEET UG Choice Filling Underway, Allotment List 2026 on Sept 07. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has released on its official website 'upneet.gov.in' the list of candidates (UP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Merit List) who have registered for the First Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other Medical Courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-09-10). Okinawa: Amidst the drastic strengthening of US-Japan military bases. unitedworldint.com By Norio Ikemiyagi (Attorney) "Parachute training off the coast of Henoko," "Osprey formation flight—launched from an amphibious ship deployed to Iran?", "Once the base comes, it becomes 'daily life': Henoko residents fear them becoming a normal," "JGSDF division upgrade signals war preparations—13 prefectural groups issue statement of opposition" (Headlines from the July 22, 2026 issue …
(2026-09-10). Japanese netizens' doubts over Chinese hot meals for rescuers at Gyirong Port reveal a misunderstanding of disaster relief. ecns.cn A video showing military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has prompted skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who questioned whether the personnel were merely "camping."
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). US heat deaths run five times higher than official counts, NPR investigation finds. nationofchange.org The undercount traces back to how death certificates get written, researchers found, after NOAA confirmed 2026 brought the hottest summer on record.
(2026-09-10). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-10). Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines. aljazeera.com Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession. sanews.gov.za Nine to appear in court over precious metals possession | Nine suspects are due to appear before the Edenvale Magistrate's Court in Gauteng today, after their arrest for the alleged illegal possession and dealing of precious metals, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said. ⚪ The Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team arrested two women and seven men at a property in Greenstone on Tuesday, 8 September. This after the team received intelligence regarding a foreign national allegedly trading in unwrought gold dust and nuggets sourced from illegal miners. ⚪ "A thorough searc…
(2026-09-10). Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The President from (Literally) Hell. juancole.com ( Let's face it. It's going to be hot, hot, hot. Or do I mean hotter, hotter, hotter, or even hottest, hottest, hottest, or someday, for all we know, beyond any words we might now have to describe it. | Though it seldom seems that way in the daily news, we're talking about a genuinely apocalyptic possibility. Give us human beings full credit. Somehow, we've managed to come up with not one but two distinctly apocalyptic ways to potentially destroy ourselves and thi…
(2026-09-10). US Plans to Restrict Foreign Journalists Trigger Rising Protests. nationofchange.org Press freedom groups say the move follows crackdowns on immigrants and university researchers.
(2026-09-10). Online debate surges after Jiangxi family faces subsidy review over daughter's Hong Kong concert trip. ecns.cn A viral online debate has erupted after a low-income household in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, faced a review of its subsistence allowance benefits following the daughter's trip to Hong Kong to attend a concert.
(2026-09-10). Trump Wants "Model Cities" With High-Tech Police. New Orleans Just Said "No." truthout.org After taking a "serious look" at applying for federal funding under the Trump administration's Model Cities Initiative, the city leaders of cash-strapped New Orleans announced on August 31 that they will not apply for the controversial grant program. The $300 million grant program for cities and local governments of more than 100,000 people offers to pay for high-tech policing and public… |
(2026-09-10). The SCO Comes Out of the Shadows. fpif.org For most of its 25-year history, the
(2026-09-10). Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE over 'provocative, hostile' actions. geo.tv The Algerian flag flies on the facade of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, France, April 16, 2025.— Reuters Ministry says means of preserving relations "exhausted".UAE foreign ministry offers no immediate comment.Algerian media accuses UAE of sowing regional discord.Algeria…
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint. aljazeera.com Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.
(2026-09-10). Incumbents prevailed in Massachusetts primaries, but divisions simmer. peoplesworld.org 
At first glance, Massachusetts primaries seemed to favor incumbents, but a closer look shows deep-set divisions in the voter base and campaign strategies from challengers that failed to meet the historic moment. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey easily dispatched outgoing House Rep. Seth Moulton. Though a moderate through the early days of his 50-year …
(2026-09-10). Explainer: Why BJP's Confidence is Fraying on the Ground. ummid.com What should worry the BJP's strategists is not any one poll number but the pattern underneath: a governing party discovering that its most effective opposition in 2026 was not the Congress or a regional rival but a satirical Instagram page turned street movement, staffed by people too young to remember the party's rise.
(2026-09-10). Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League return. aljazeera.com Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez seal a winning UCL return for United.
(2026-09-10). New Jersey American Water rates to increase by $4 per month on average. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| New Jersey American Water ratepayers will soon see an almost 5% increase on their water bill. | The average household will pay an additional $4 a month, making their monthly water bill rise to almost $90. | The investor-owned utility said the increase, whic…
(2026-09-10). UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, including for data centres: Berlin. al-monitor.com The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy. | The money would partly pay for data centres with a capacity of up to one gigawatt, Berlin said, and an "Investment Council" would be set up to boost business links between the two nations.
(2026-09-10). 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.
(2026-09-10). Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities. sanews.gov.za Major boost for Saldanha Bay manufacturing capabilities | Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has officially opened the new EOT Solutions advanced metal processing and fabrication facility at Freeport Saldanha, marking an investment of more than R30 million in the region. | The facility, which currently supports approximately 15 direct jobs, strengthens Saldanha Bay's advanced manufacturing capabilities and reinforces growing investor confidence in the Western Cape as a destination for industrial development, economic growth and job creation. | The project also has th…
(2026-09-10). 'Take Thailand Back' Thais protest against 'disrespectful' Israeli tourists in Bangkok. asiapacificreport.nz By Wan Taufiq in Bangkok Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok yesterday to decry the behaviour of Israeli tourists and declare that their country is "not for sale" as part of a campaign dubbed "Take Thailand Back". The demonstration, organised by former media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul, follows a spate of incidents…
(2026-09-10). India's Medical Tourism Push Has A Doctor Problem. ummid.com Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's target of 10 million medical tourists a year won't create new capacity in Indian healthcare, it will pull capacity out of a public system that's already short on it.
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). Statecraft or scripture: Why Pacific nations want Jerusalem embassies. al-monitor.com An ancient Biblical prophecy lies at…
(2026-09-10). Can India and China Turn Border Diplomacy into Lasting Peace? unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In October 2024, an agreement was reached between India and China to restore pre-2020 border patrolling along the disputed territories of Depsang and Demchok. The deal comes after the deadly confrontation in the Galwan Valley back in 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers and 4 Chinese soldiers died in the military clash. …
(2026-09-10). EU Public Procurement Act: Will Human Rights Finally Matter More Than the Lowest Price? thinktank.pk The European Commission's proposed new EU Public Procurement Act could mark an important shift away from lowest-price contracting. But unless human rights and environmental due diligence become a firm requirement, the reform may struggle to prevent European public money from supporting labour abuses and environmental harm in global supply chains. Public procurement rarely attracts the …
(2026-09-10). Outrage, FIR demand against Delhi Police grow over beating of Muslim Female Journalists. ummid.com Outrage and demand to file FIR against Delhi Police Personnel involved in the brutal beating of Muslim female journalists, Shaheen Khan and Nafeesa Khan associated with 4 PM News Network, have been growing with every passing second.
(2026-09-10). La Seguridad No Son Armas. worldbeyondwar.org 
By LIMPAL Colombia (WILPF), September 10, 2026 | Rechazamos el reciente decreto que levanta la suspensión general de los permisos para el porte de armas de fuego en Colombia. | Las organizaciones de mujeres y feministas abajo firmantes rechazamos categóricamente el Decreto 1368 de 2026, mediante el cual el Gobierno Nacional levanta la suspensión general de los permisos para el porte de armas de fuego en Colombia. En la práctica, esto significa que las personas que ya cuentan con un permiso de porte vigente podrán volver a ejercerlo sin solicita…
(2026-09-10). 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.