(2026-09-23). After 'annihilate Iran' threat, Trump confirms secret 3-hour talks with Tehran | Mojtaba, Breaking. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Washington had been in contact with Iran "today" as he spoke alongside UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump said the U.S. had prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and claimed Tehran was open to talks, but Iran has not publicly responded to the latest assertion.
(2026-09-23). Xi leaves for state visit to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2026-09-23). PSX stays in the green, gains 830 points on US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained a firm footing on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing 830.43 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 172,232.51. | The index remained in the green from start to finish, holding above the previous close throughout the trading session as investors responded positively to developments around US-Iran talks and softer oil prices. | The benchmark index touched an intraday high of 172,762.41 and a low of 171,843.51. Investor sentiment was supported by hopes that ongoing US-Iran talks could pave the way for a diplomatic resolution, reducing fears of further disrupti…
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-23). 'Nuclear bomb in Israel, inspectors in Iran': Pezeshkian slams glaring double standards at UNGAIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a critique of Western hypocrisy at the UN General Assembly, exposing the contradiction of an Israeli regime armed with nuclear weapons and granted total impunity, while Iran faces relentless inspections and sanctions.
(2026-09-23). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-23). SF DA Jenkins Appearance Protested At Sexual Predator & Zionist Manny Cafe. indybay.org Sexual predator and Zionist Manny Yekutiel's cafe Manny's was protested on September 21, 2026 for their plans to host San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins who was making a presentation on "The Liberal Case For Public Safety". Manny canceled the event but a protest went ahead to expose the crimes of Jenkins and Manny as well as their ties to the genocide in Gaza. Manny is also running for SF supervisor and has been endorsed by Jenkins, Mayor Lurie and the Democratic Party of San Francisco.
(2026-09-23). Victory Rally & Reports On Lessons Of Stanford 11 Struggle & The Fight Against Genocide. indybay.org In an important victory all criminal charges were dismissed by the California Attorney General Bonta after the Stanford 11 case was removed from the hands of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Rosen who previously had invited war criminal Netanyahu to the county and advertised to the Zionist community that he was going after the supporters of Palestine to raise funds was removed from his control of the case and it was put in control of the Attorney General.
(2026-09-23). U.S. blockade of Cuba: A blow to health. radiohc.cu The report on the United States blockade against Cuba corresponding to 2026, presented by the Cuban Foreign Ministry to the international community, reveals that economic losses amounted to more than seven billion dollars between March 2025 and February 2026, seven percent (%) more than in the previous period. | The accumulated damage now exceeds 178.7 billion dollars and, for the first time, the document qualifies the US policy as "genocide" and dedicates a special chapter to the impact on public health. | Tania Margarita Cruz Hernández, First Deputy Minister of Public Health, presented shocking data to the Worl…
(2026-09-23). Cuba appreciates international solidarity. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, today thanked the repeated international solidarity received by his country in the face of the unprecedented, intensified hostility of the United States blockade. | The Cuban Communist party leader valued the recognition of the largest island of the Antilles and accompanied his message under the hashtags, #CubaNoEsUnaMenaza, the blockade is, and, #CubaNotEstaSola." | "Thank you for the solidarity!", responded the deputy and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba. | On September 12 and 13, the BRICS group during t…
(2026-09-23). Free Venezuelan President Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores: All Out on Saturday, October 3, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Plan and list your action: plan unified actions large or small: rallies, speakouts, banner drops, community meetings. Include freedom for Maduro and Cilia in other political actions. A day of action and ongoing campaign around the U.S. and the globe. Free President Maduro and Cilia Flores! Hands off Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and all of Latin America! On January 3 …
(2026-09-23). Cuban residents in Panama condemn harassment of the embassy. radiohc.cu The Martian Association of Cuban Residents in Panama (Amcrp) on Tuesday condemned a demonstration carried out by groups of people in the vicinity of the Cuban embassy, which it described as an act of harassment against the diplomatic mission. | In a statement, the organization rejected that the protesters were carrying flags of the United States and Costa Rica and considered that the actions constitute a provocation and interference against Havana and an impact on Panamanian sovereignty, as they took place in front of an accredited diplomatic headquarters. | The Amcrp recalled that, in accordance with the Vienna…
presstv.co.uk (2026-09-22). China condemns US extortion of Iranian airlines, rejects Washington's 'illegal' sanctions threatsBessent threatened global aviation hubs and foreign firms with exclusion from the US dollar system if they provide fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers.
Beijing, a primary economic and diplomatic partner of Tehran, swiftly condemned the maneuver.
english.palinfo.com (2026-09-22). Gazas shelter crisis worsens as ministry calls for 500,000 emergency shelter itemsThe ministry called for the urgent entry of 200,000 new tents and 300,000 weather-resistant plastic tarps to provide minimum protection for families living in displacement camps and temporary shelters.
(2026-09-23). Cuban Women Climb the Rankings at the 46th World Chess Olympiad. radiohc.cu Havana, September 22 (RHC) — Yesterday's round at the 46th World Chess Olympiad, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, yielded mixed results for the Cuban delegation. | In the women's tournament, the Cuban team secured a 2.5—1.5 victory over Montenegro, allowing them to climb to 27th place in the overall standings. | Yerisbel Miranda and Roxángel Obregón claimed the wins. Ineymig Hernández added half a point with a draw, while Maritza Arribas suffered a defeat on the top board. | Meanwhile, the men's team drew 2—2 against Chinese Taipei; all four matches—played by Jorge Roberto Elías, Dylan Berday…
(2026-09-23). Consejo de Defensa Provincial analizó temas de interés en La Habana. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Defensa Provincial de La Habana, presidido por Liván Izquierdo Alonso, primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en la capital, y Yanet Hernández Pérez, gobernadora, evaluó recientemente la situación actual del territorio y las acciones para garantizar la atención a la población en los 15 municipios. | En el encuentro participaron César Hernández, miembro del Buró Provincial del PCC, y Reinol Delfín García Moreiro, vicegobernador, quienes acompañaron a las máximas autoridades en el análisis, precisó el Gobierno de La Habana desde su perfil en la red social Facebook. | En el sector eléctr…
(2026-09-23). Cuba signs message to Pope Leo XIV at UNESCO. radiohc.cu María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro, Cuba's ambassador and permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), signed a message in Paris addressed to Pope Leo XIV. The message marks the occasion of his upcoming official visit to the Organization's headquarters, scheduled for this coming Friday, September 25th, in the French capital. | According to the Cubaminrex portal, the visit is taking place at the invitation of UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and will focus on human dignity, peace and dialogue. | As part of the initiative, a book containing messages of pe…
(2026-09-23). Why Is Netanyahu Angry With Macron? France Takes a Harder Line on Palestine. thinktank.pk French President Emmanuel Macron's latest intervention over Palestine, Gaza and the occupied West Bank has triggered another sharp confrontation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What might appear at first to be a dispute over one sentence at the United Nations is actually part of a much larger diplomatic struggle over the future of the …
(2026-09-23). Stanford Pro-Palestine Felony Charges Dismissed. indybay.org Stanford University students faced prison terms over a campus demonstration in which they occupied an administration office. They were protesting against Israel's war on Gaza. Charges were dismissed on September 21.
(2026-09-23). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-23). Zimbabwe will never be a colony again! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-23). A speech full of hate invaded the UN Assembly. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Latin American Summary. | Most of those present in the large room of the UN General Assembly were stunned and others were enraged when the new devil of the world, the convicted American president Donald Trump, filled the room with hatred and sulfur. | At that moment, with Trump's disastrous speech, the United Nations became a treacherous field of war, contrary to serving, as its founding statutes propose, as an organization to preserve peace between peoples. | The narcissistic president, who has suffered a military defeat in his unjustified war against the…
(2026-09-23). On cam: Trump says Putin wants peace & is willing to meet, but what price will Ukraine pay? | Russia. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet and wants to see the Russia-Ukraine war end, as Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump said he believes both Putin and Zelenskyy want the war to end, while leaving open the possibility of another meeting with Putin following their Alaska summit.
(2026-09-23). Protesting Iran's "Anti-Infiltration" Bill that Infringes on Academic Freedoms. juancole.com — | Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei | Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran | c/o H.E. Mr. Amir-Saeid Iravani
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(2026-09-23). What Palestinian children endure in Israeli detention. aljazeera.com Every day, Fidaa Zalbani checks the room of her son, Mohammed, 17, tidying his bed and arranging untouched clothes.
(2026-09-23). Why jazz novices will want to pay attention to John Coltrane's 100th birthday in Philadelphia. whyy.org 
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes? aljazeera.com With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
(2026-09-23). Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan's release. aljazeera.com Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.
(2026-09-23). JD.com, Alibaba, Hengli top China's 2026 private enterprise ranking. ecns.cn JD.com, Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd. and Hengli Group Co., Ltd. ranked as China's top three private enterprises in 2026, according to a list released Tuesday in Tianjin by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC).
(2026-09-23). Governments ignored scientists warning that climate scare was based on implausible scenarios. onlineopinion.com.au It's a failure of economics more than it is a failing of climate science.
(2026-09-23). Saturday 10/17: San Francisco: No Kings! Human Banner at Ocean Beach to GOTV. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-09-23). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-23). Berlin funds rearmament over education: Pupils record lowest PISA scores since 2000. wsws.org Germany posted its worst PISA scores since testing began in 2000, as the government funds the largest rearmament drive since the Nazi era.
(2026-09-23). Transit workers call for independent investigation into the death of subway conductor Moet McCullum. wsws.org Workers condemned the participation of Transport Workers Union Local 100 in the investigation alongside the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), arguing that the agency cannot be relied upon to hold itself accountable.
(2026-09-23). Trump-Xi Summit: Who Holds the Real Bargaining Power? thinktank.pk The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington is being presented as a summit between two global superpowers, but the real story is less about ceremony and more about leverage. Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Washington from September 23 to 25 comes at a moment when both Washington …
(2026-09-23). ASEAN's Soft Power in a Fragmented Asia. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The growing geopolitical tensions and fragmentation of the regional order pose serious challenges for Southeast Asia. The Indo-Pacific geopolitical dynamics — fueled by strategic rivalry between the United States and China, competing supply chains, and contradictory security alliances — make stability in East Asia more uncertain than it was since the …
(2026-09-23). Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible? aljazeera.com Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.
(2026-09-23). Abrar storms to No1 in T20I rankings. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has become the fifth bowler from the country to top the ICC men's T20I bowling rankings, replacing Afghanistan's Rashid Khan at the summit, the ICC said on Wednesday. | Abrar moved one rating point ahead of Rashid, who finished with 736 points after a six-month stint at No. 1. | The Pakistan spinner joins Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Imad Wasim and Shahid Afridi as Pakistani bowlers who have topped the T20I rankings. | England captain Harry Brook climbed five places to a career-best fourth among T20I batters after a successful home series against Sri Lanka. | Brook scored an unbeaten…
(2026-09-23). PTI's Gohar calls for dialogue as party decries arrests, raids in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday criticised what he described as political victimisation of the party leadership and the family of PTI founder Imran Khan, calling for dialogue to resolve the country's prevailing political crisis. | In August, the PTI announced that it would march to Islamabad on September 27 to stress for the release of party founder Imran Khan. The party has been preparing a central convoy from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), with caravans from other parts of the country expected to join before proceeding towards the federal capital. The federal governme…
(2026-09-23). The strategic deterioration of the United States Armed Forces (Part II and end). unitedworldint.com Last week we discussed two factors that demonstrate the strategic decline of the United States Armed Forces. Now, we will mention the remaining two, namely those related to infrastructure and equipment. Regarding infrastructure, an inspection conducted by the Pentagon's Office of the Inspector General noted that several U.S. military installations in the Pacific Theater of …
(2026-09-23). Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood appointed first secretary general of Makkah pact. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Wednesday appointed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | In a statement, the Foreign Office said Lt Gen Mahmood would lead the general secretariat of the alliance, which is being established in Riyadh. | The appointment marks the formal establishment of the MJDA's secretariat and its administrative leadership, the statement added. | The government had earlier announced the MJDA as a framework for enhanced defence cooperation among the participat…
(2026-09-23). New US bases, old Cold War fears: Is Greenland becoming America's Arctic outpost? | Trump, Denmark. hindustantimes.com The U.S., Denmark and Greenland have signed a new Arctic security agreement that will expand Washington's military presence on the strategically vital island. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stressed that the agreement does not cede Greenlandic sovereignty, while Donald Trump has described the pact as giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security.
(2026-09-23). Australia: ACT Labor government slashes secondary college budgets. wsws.org This is not an increase in funding for disadvantaged schools, but a reallocation of scarce resources within a system that has been systematically starved for decades.
(2026-09-23). Guangzhou-led hydrogen pilot targets 16,000 fuel-cell vehicles and 100 refueling stations. ecns.cn A Guangzhou-led hydrogen pilot program involving 11 cities in five Chinese provinces aims to deploy 16,000 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and build 100 refueling stations during the four-year pilot period, under plans announced Tuesday in Guangzhou.
(2026-09-23). Noor, Irfan storm into round of 16. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's top squash players Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan blasted their way into the pre-quarter-finals of the men's singles squash event at the 20th Asian Games at Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Wednesday. | Noor defeated Aero Van Dalida of the Philippines 3-0 in a one-sided outing with the set score being 11-2, 11-4 and 11-3. | Noor now will meet Ammar Al Tamimi of Kuwait in the pre-quarter-finals on Thursday. | Meanwhile Mohammad Ashab Irfan also had a solid start to his men's singles journey when he overpowered Jason Karam of Lebanon in straight games to progress to the round of 16. | The game score wa…
(2026-09-23). Punjab imposes Section 144 across province, seeks Rangers deployment and mobile service suspension. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed Section 144 across the province for 13 days, from September 23 to October 5, banning gatherings of five or more persons in any public place, street, road, highway, motorway or open space, while also seeking Pakistan Rangers' services for security assistance in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Mianwali and requesting the federal Ministry of Interior to downgrade mobile and internet services at selected locations in Rawalpindi and Attock from September 27 for law and order purposes, according to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department. | According to the notif…
(2026-09-23). New testing finds toxins above screening levels after 2023 East Palestine, Ohio derailment. wsws.org Newly released environmental testing presented at an East Palestine town hall found dioxins and carcinogenic hydrocarbons above health screening levels at numerous locations, raising new questions over contamination following the 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment.
(2026-09-23). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-23). Federal judge blocks deportation, as ICE continues torture of Wilber Garces Perez in Texas concentration camp. wsws.org The wounded husband, father and DoorDash delivery driver remains isolated in ICE custody with a fractured collarbone and a bullet near his spine, while the agent who shot him remains unidentified and uncharged.
(2026-09-23). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-23). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-23). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-23). Qatar says 'no alternative to diplomacy' as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties. aljazeera.com Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
(2026-09-23). Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels. aljazeera.com US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
(2026-09-23). Thursday 9/24: A People's Park forum: Still Here – What We Want and How We Get There. indybay.org SoCo, 2170 Dwight Way, Berkeley…
(2026-09-23). Thailand shock Pakistan in Asian Games kabaddi. tribune.com.pk 
Thailand produced a major upset at the Asian Games on Wednesday, edging Pakistan 48-45 in a closely fought Group B men's kabaddi match at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium. | Pakistan, who had opened their campaign with a dominant 65-22 victory over Malaysia before demolishing Nepal, led Thailand 32-31 at halftime but were unable to maintain their advantage in the second period | Thailand turned the match around after the break, scoring 17 points to Pakistan's 13 to secure their second victory of the competition. | The result marked a striking turnaround for Thailand, who had also beaten Nepal 59-48 in their opening…
(2026-09-23). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-23). Saturday 9/26: Film: Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-23). Quiz: Are You a Foreign Policy and History Genius? worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, September 23, 2026 | Grab paper and pencil. Write down the numbers 1 through 10 and get ready to mark down next to them either "True" or "False." Think I can trick you? Ten items follow. Which are true and which false? See the answers at the end.: | 1. The grandfather of the current leader of North Korea, the guy who ruled over North Korea from 1945 to 1994, was more of a Presbyterian than a Communist. Kim Il Sung was raised in a Chri…
(2026-09-23). Saturday 10/3: 'Calder | O'Keeffe' Grand Opening. indybay.org 201 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-23). Invented enemies of the "liberal elites of Western democracy" unitedworldint.com By Tolga Di≈üàßi Europe is increasingly taking on the atmosphere of a continent preparing for war. As governments move forward with plans to adapt infrastructure to wartime needs, the militarization of society is becoming increasingly visible in everyday life as well. At the same time, we can talk of a growing sense of concern among …
(2026-09-23). Europe's centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism. aljazeera.com The centre's blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.
(2026-09-23). Fain's "international solidarity" with IG Metall: The unity of the trade union bureaucracies against the working class. wsws.org Fain's declaration of "solidarity" with IG Metall is an alliance of two union apparatuses implementing mass job cuts, backing trade war and preparing the plants for war production, against the emerging international movement of the rank and file.
(2026-09-23). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-23). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-23). China identifies super-large copper-gold deposit. ecns.cn China announced major breakthroughs in mineral exploration this year, with newly identified resources at the Chating copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province and the Zhugongtang lead-zinc deposit in Guizhou Province, both now classified as super-large deposits.
(2026-09-23). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-23). Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports. aljazeera.com The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.
(2026-09-23). Dual holidays plus Canton Fair to drive passenger boom at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. ecns.cn Passenger flow at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport in Guangdong Province is expected to surge during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, coupled with the 140th Canton Fair, according to the Baiyun Immigration Inspection Station.
(2026-09-23). NZ electioneering fraud over escalating retail prices. wsws.org Whichever combination of capitalist parties makes up the next government after November 7, the cost-of-living crisis will continue and worsen.
(2026-09-23). South African house party shooting kills 11, could be gang violence. tribune.com.pk 
Three armed men opened fire on guests at a house party in a township south of the South African city of Durban on Tuesday night, killing at least 11 and injuring three, in what police said could be a gang-related incident. | A woman believed to be pregnant and 13 men were among those attending the party in the township of KwaMakhutha in KwaZulu-Natal province, police said on Wednesday in a statement on X. | #sapsKZN [POLICE LAUNCH A MANHUNT AFTER ELEVEN PEOPLE WERE SHOT AND KILLED ON KWAMAKHUTHA] #SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal has launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly shot and killed eleven people and injured…
(2026-09-23). UEFA's Ceferin says FIFA trust still broken after Infantino investment row. aljazeera.com UEFA president speaks for the first time since FIFA said it would review its decision-making, says trust still broken.
(2026-09-23). Debtors' Prison for Kids: The High Cost of Fines and Fees in the Juvenile Justice System. whyy.org Join WHYY for a vital conversation on the financial penalties imposed on children and families in the juvenile legal system—and the movement to end them.
(2026-09-23). China's BDS installed on over 12 million commercial vehicles. ecns.cn More than 12 million commercial vehicles in China are equipped with the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) , with high-precision lane-level navigation covering more than 99% of urban and rural roads.
(2026-09-23). Peng Xuwei wins Asian Games gold, hopes to inspire more Asian backstroke swimmers. ecns.cn Chinese swimmer Peng Xuwei claimed the women's 200-meter backstroke title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, clocking 2: 05.77 and setting a new Asian record.
(2026-09-23). US senator condemns Netanyahu as a 'chronic liar' ahead of UNGA visit. aljazeera.com US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA…
(2026-09-23). Qatar's Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold. aljazeera.com Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph.
(2026-09-23). Saturday 9/26: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-09-23). 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:…
(2026-09-23). Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record. aljazeera.com Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea's first gold.
(2026-09-23). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-23). New international cargo route connects Jiaxing with Chicago. ecns.cn Under the supervision of Jiaxing Customs in Zhejiang Province, the new regular route to Chicago provides a direct air freight link between the Yangtze River Delta and North America.
(2026-09-23). Eight drones shot down after entering Pakistan from Afghanistan: security sources. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's air defence system shot down eight drones after they entered the country's airspace from Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, security sources said. | "Four of the drones were brought down in areas adjoining the Torkham border, while another four were shot down in mountainous areas near the border with Kohat," the sources said. | The sources said the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had thwarted the attempt by the Afghan Taliban regime to target public places, adding that the country's "active and alert air defence system" had detected and brought down all eight drones. | The sources describe…
(2026-09-23). Pakistan's latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India. aljazeera.com The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
(2026-09-23). Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz. aljazeera.com Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi says five Houthi fighters killed and 20 wounded after 'fierce battles'.
(2026-09-23). Hesson backs youngsters for Asian Games challenge. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said on Wednesday that the Asian Games will provide valuable international and leadership experience to a young Pakistan side. | Pakistan on Wednesday also did training at the Oval Ground of the National Stadium ahead of the cricket tournament at the 20th Asian Games, with Hesson saying the players had worked extensively to prepare for different pitches and playing conditions. | The brigade is scheduled to fly out for Japan on Thursday. | "The players have been given extensive practice over the past three days to prepare them for different pitches and conditions," Hesson told re…
(2026-09-23). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-23). Is world sleepwalking into another war? Lula warns, 'Trillions of dollars are funding new arms race'. hindustantimes.com Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his UN General Assembly address to push back against what he described as growing U.S. influence in Latin America, declaring that "Brazil is nobody's backyard." Lula rejected a greater U.S. military role in the region, while calling for cooperation against organised crime and asserting Brazil's control over critical minerals and rare earths.
(2026-09-23). AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches. aljazeera.com The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
(2026-09-23). Keeping Projects on Track: A Guide for Small Businesses. moguldom.com Successful projects are the foundation of any growing small business. When executed well, they drive revenue, build client trust, and empower your team. However, without a clear framework, even seemingly simple initiatives can veer off course. This often leads to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and frustrated stakeholders. The key isn't to find a single, perfect …
(2026-09-23). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-23). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-23). Reconstituting the United Nations for collective security we need a popular campaign! onlineopinion.com.au A UN which carried a big stick. Now that would change international relations.
(2026-09-23). 1903 California Tour by Booker T. Washington & 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org Booker T. Washington and his delegation, Buffalo Soldiers led by US Army Captain Charles Young, boarded a steam ferry from San Francisco to Oakland where the esteemed educator met with 20 representative Black men from Oakland and San Francisco at the home of Captain William T. Shorey (1859-1919), one of the most prominent and wealthy Black citizens in the Bay Area.
(2026-09-23). China Great Wall Museum to reopen with more than 700 artifacts. ecns.cn The China Great Wall Museum in Beijing will reopen after renovation, with more than 700 artifacts to be displayed in its permanent exhibition.
(2026-09-23). ADB raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific economies. ecns.cn The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific slightly to 5 percent, according to its Asian Development Outlook September 2026 released Wednesday.
(2026-09-23). Noffke steps down as Pakistan bowling coach. tribune.com.pk 
Former Australian pacer Ashley Noffke has stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball bowling coach. | He has informed the PCB about his decision. | However he will serve in the capacity during the 20th Asian Games in Japan. | Noffke has been appointed as head coach of the Netherlands. He succeeds Ryan Cook who is stepping back to spend more time with his family. | Noffke has signed a two-year contract with the Netherlands Cricket Board. | Noffke served Pakistan in the role for around 16 months. | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), meanwhile, announced bowling coach opportunity for the men's national team. | According to…
(2026-09-23). Milwaukee, October 16, 2026: Between Here and Home, an AAPI Story Telling Show Case. wibailoutpeople.org 
What does home mean to you? | Join us for Between Here + Home: An AAPI Storytelling Showcase, an evening of personal stories exploring identity, belonging, community, and home in the Midwest. An Ox Cafe, Milwaukee‚Ä® October 16 | 6—8 PM | Come listen, connect, and celebrate the power of storytelling within our AAPI community. Heavy appetizers provided, with additional food and drinks available for purchase. Link in bio | Suggested donation: $5+ (no one turn…
(2026-09-23). Trump Attempts to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as "Super Intelligence" truthout.org In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that he is renaming artificial intelligence, or AI, directing all U.S. agencies to call it "super intelligence" and encouraging the world community to follow suit. The proposed name change comes as public concerns are mounting regarding the technology's unregulated expansion… |
(2026-09-23). Dar holds talks with European FMs on bilateral, regional developments. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held meetings with his Austrian, Hungarian, Bulgarian and Greek counterparts in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | During his meeting with Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the two sides expressed satisfaction over the "positive trajectory" of Pakistan-Austria relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in t…
(2026-09-23). China unveils first independently developed 6-MW-class emergency diesel generator for nuclear plants. ecns.cn CSSC Power (Group) Corporation Limited unveiled China's first independently developed 6-MW-class emergency diesel generator set for nuclear power plants in Shanghai on Tuesday.
(2026-09-23). LHC summons Punjab IGP in two contempt cases over police non-compliance. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday summoned Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Abdul Kareem in person, along with the relevant record, on Thursday in two separate contempt proceedings involving alleged non-compliance with court orders by police officials. | LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum passed the orders while hearing separate petitions concerning the alleged illegal registration of a criminal case and harassment of citizens by police. The court expressed strong displeasure over the police's handling of both matters. | In a contempt petition filed by citizen Mian Muhammad Jameel against Chuhan…
(2026-09-23). Documentary on Xinjiang's first blind football team screens at Silk Road film festival. ecns.cn Voy Boys, a documentary following Xinjiang's first blind football team, was screened Monday at the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
(2026-09-23). China moves to standardize health and comfort testing for NEVs. ecns.cn China is working to include motion sickness and other health concerns associated with new energy vehicles (NEVs) in standardized testing and evaluation.
(2026-09-23). Majority of Americans favor cooperation and engagement with China. ecns.cn Fifty seven percent of Americans favor friendly cooperation and engagement with China, according to a survey released Monday by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
(2026-09-23). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-23). 48th WorldSkills Competition kicks off in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened in Shanghai on Tuesday evening, with 1,385 competitors from 68 countries and regions vying in 64 skill events.
(2026-09-23). Saturday 11/14: 23rd Annual Palestinian Crafts Bazaar. indybay.org 1200 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-09-23). All eyes on Shanghai: the 'Skills Olympics' in numbers. ecns.cn Do you know there's a competition you can only enter once in your lifetime? It's the WorldSkills Competition—also known as the "Skills Olympics."
(2026-09-23). Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran: The criminalization of imperialist foreign policy. wsws.org US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday that he is deciding whether to "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran and "drive them into hell with no chance of survival."
(2026-09-23). Inside Pearsall, the ICE prison holding wounded delivery worker Wilber Garces Perez. wsws.org "To me, it looked like a modern-day concentration camp in there," a former Pearsall detainee told the WSWS.
(2026-09-23). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-23). Georgetown's planning commission votes against cottage housing repeal in Sussex County, diverging from town council. whyy.org 
(2026-09-23). At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting. aljazeera.com Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
(2026-09-23). China-Central Asia meteorological cooperation forum opens in Urumqi. ecns.cn The second China-Central Asia Meteorological Cooperation Forum opened in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bringing together meteorological officials and experts to discuss cooperation on disaster prevention, mitigation and meteorological technology.
(2026-09-23). Kartik Aaryan wins first National Film Award for 'Chandu Champion'. tribune.com.pk 
Indian actor Kartik Aaryan won his first National Film Award, receiving the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour for his performance in Chandu Champion. | In a lengthy note shared on Instagram, Aaryan reflected on growing up in Gwalior as a self-described "mumma's boy," in an environment where such acting ambitions were often dismissed rather than encouraged. | The actor described himself as "still feeling numb with excitement and nerves even after living through the moment." He also called the achievement a dream shared by every actor in the country, referencing his film's own tagline — that he wasn't ju…
(2026-09-23). China to roll out at least half a day of off-campus practical learning each week. ecns.cn China will roll out at least half a day of off-campus practical learning each week in schools nationwide, Tian Zuyin, director-general of the Ministry of Education's Department of Basic Education, said Wednesday at a State Council Information Office press conference in Beijing.
(2026-09-23). Madison, October 6, 2026: Film Screening of "Earth's Greatest Enemy" wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-23). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-23). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-23). Climate Breakdown imperiling Coral Reefs: "Rainforests of the Sea" juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — No longer can we conceive of the climate crisis as an issue solely of higher temperatures and extreme storms, without also centering on the cascade of its fatal effects on vital ecosystems. First, among these may be the death of ancient, magnificent
(2026-09-23). Delaware to test and treat toxic PFAS in private wells free of charge. whyy.org
(2026-09-23). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). ICRC president: The responsibility to protect civilians lies with those who hold political power. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Chinese-made NEVs head to Europe in large numbers. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). Chinese premier meets WorldSkills Int'l president, CEO. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). US F-16 crashes in Germany after training exercise, pilot safely ejects. geo.tv
(2026-09-23). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Earthquake in Colombia: The ICRC supports the rehabilitation of essential community infrastructure. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). African Union: Safeguarding water and sanitation in armed conflict and detention. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function. aljazeera.com
(2026-09-23). What we know about Delaware County's potential data center plan, 'Project Trainer'. whyy.org
(2026-09-23). China wins women's volleyball gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). Trump's Next War and the Antarctic Report Card. juancole.com
(2026-09-23). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey wins women's 100m freestyle gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-23). The night NATO sent 1,900 drones at Russia. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-09-23). China wins men's 4x100m medley relay gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). Peng Xuwei breaks Asian record to win women's 200m backstroke gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Game. ecns.cn
(2026-09-23). Niños pinareños pintan la paz. radiohc.cu 
El tema de la paz mundial, motiva a las personas de buena voluntad a clamar por la armonía en las relaciones humanas, por el diálogo ante las divergencias y por la solución de conflictos a través de vías solidarias y amigables. | De ahí que cada 21 de septiembre el mundo celebra el Día Internacional de la Paz, para recordar que las maneras para solucionar las diferencias políticas nunca puede ser la guerra y mucho menos el empleo de armas de destrucción masivas que puedan destruir la vida en el planeta. | Este tema global recuerda que la colonización se impone por el uso de la fuerza, con el empleo de armas para…
(2026-09-23). La Quinta de los Molinos, hoja de ruta hacia el futuro. radiohc.cu 
El Jardín Botánico de La Habana Quinta Los Molinos presento oficialmente su Plan Integral de Sostenibilidad, un laboratorio vivo de patrimonio y futuro para la ciudad, iniciativa que formaliza una hoja de ruta del espacio a tono con la Agenda 2030 de Naciones Unidas y sus 17 objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.
(2026-09-23). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-23). Panda family enjoys festive feast ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn Hong Kong Ocean Park prepared a special festive feast, including mooncakes and fresh fruit, for giant pandas Ying Ying, Le Le and their Hong Kong-born twin cubs Jia Jia and De De on Wednesday, ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
(2026-09-23). Report Warns Heat May Kill 451,000 People in First 9 Months of Super El Niño. truthout.org A report published Wednesday by researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab estimates that extreme heat fueled by this year's "Super El Niño" event could kill more than 450,000 people in the coming months, in addition to deaths from drought, wildfires, and other extreme weather. The report notes that "anomalously warm conditions" caused by the record-shattering El Niño… |
(2026-09-23). Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say. aljazeera.com Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
(2026-09-22). Trump Claims 'Permanent Control' Over Greenland Security in Landmark Deal With Denmark. orinocotribune.com Washington has sought to annex Greenland to control Arctic transit, secure access to critical rare-earth minerals, and counter the influence of Russia and China US President Donald Trump on 18 September announced a deal with Denmark that will allegedly grant Washington "permanent" security control in Greenland and ensure Russia and China will not gain influence …
(2026-09-22). How US Repaid India For Defending It At BRICS Summit. popularresistance.org Just days after India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit, Washington sent New Delhi a message. | The U.S. Congress passed legislation that paves the way for tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas. | The measure cleared both the Senate and the House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law on Friday. He is yet to take action on it. | Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, addressing India and China, said: "You better clean up your act. Buy your oil and gas somewhere else."
(2026-09-22). Trump and Xi meet on a 'rotting' diplomatic foundation. responsiblestatecraft.org As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his third meeting in less than a year with U.S. President Donald Trump, calm seems to prevail in the relationship. This is a dangerous illusion.The sense of stability is breeding complacency on both sides even as pressure builds up under the surface. We may be throwing away our last opening to put the world's most important bilateral relationship on a solid foundation.In keeping with the slogan on which the two sides agreed at their May meeting in Beijing, the U.S. and China are supposedly building a relationship of "constructive strategic stability."
(2026-09-22). No English Test for You: Trump's Campaign Against Iran Now Targets Education. truthout.org As U.S. President Donald Trump's administration tightens its repressive measures against Iran, Iranian students and applicants of English proficiency tests have become the latest targets of a campaign by the White House to severely constrain Iran's connections with the rest of the world. With the war on Iran nearing the end of its seventh month, the U.S.-Israeli bombing operations have been… |
(2026-09-22). Mass Protest Planned Against Netanyahu's UN Speech in NYC Thursday. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to arrive in New York City on Thursday for the UN General Assembly — where he is expected to defend his warmongering in Iran and Gaza in a speech during the afternoon. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has presided over the nearly three-year-long genocide in Gaza — which has killed at least 75,000 Palestinians… |
(2026-09-22). Trump readies 40,000 bombs for Israel, wider war after Nov. 3. mronline.org 
The White House is drafting plans for West Asia after the present stage of the war. They center on containing Iran and pushing more Arab governments into formal relations with Israel.
(2026-09-22). Iran Warns United States, Israel Against Escalation. popularresistance.org Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a fresh warning to the US and Israel on 21 September, vowing that any new escalation will be met with an "expansion of the geography" of the war, as well as the use of "new weapons" against "new targets." | The comments were made by IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi. "Iran is prepared for a prolonged war," Mohebbi said. | "Any renewed aggression would be met with a significantly different response, including expanding the geography of the conflict" and a "wider war theater."
(2026-09-22). Kurds alarmed as Trump pulls military equipment from Iraq to Jordan before blowing up Iran. hindustantimes.com The United States has begun removing heavy equipment, including air-defence systems, from Iraqi Kurdistan as the final phase of the U.S.-led coalition's Iraq mission approaches its September 30 deadline. Hundreds of remaining U.S. personnel in northern Iraq are expected to redeploy mainly to Jordan and other regional locations. Kurdish officials have warned that removing Patriot and C-RAM defences could leave the Kurdistan Region more exposed to Iranian missiles, drones and Iran-aligned militia attacks. Baghdad says the withdrawal deadline is final, while powerful militias have resisted calls to surrender their w…
(2026-09-22). In UN Speech, Trump Threatens Iran With 'Annihilation' and 'Hell' But Says Deal Likely After Midterms. news.antiwar.com In his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump threatened Iran with "annihilation" and "hell," but said he believes there would be a deal after the midterm elections, and said later in the day that his envoys held talks with Iranian officials. Trump told the General Assembly that he has a "big …
(2026-09-22). Talk World Radio: The View From Iran. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about U.S.-Iranian relations with two guests who recently visited Iran from the United States, Nuri Ronaghy and Alan Shorb. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-22). Trump Threatens Iran With Genocide in Address to UN General Assembly. truthout.org President Donald Trump made his most openly genocidal threat yet to Iran on Tuesday, threatening to "annihilate" the country and its 92 million people with "no hope of survival." In his opening address to the UN General Assembly in New York City, Trump asserted again that he is facing a choice on Iran about whether to make a deal "that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country."… |
(2026-09-22). Representantes de Cuba abandonaron plenario en ONU ante calumnias de Trump. radiohc.cu La delegación de Cuba abandonó este martes el plenario de la Asamblea General de la ONU ante las calumnias del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, contra el país caribeño durante su discurso. | Trump, quien sobrepasó el tiempo de 15 minutos destinado a los oradores en el podio en la jornada inaugural del Segmento de Alto Nivel del 81 periodo de sesiones de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, dedicó buena parte de su intervención a resaltar los presuntos logros de su administración y hablar del poderío militar de Estados Unidos. | Minutos después del llamado del secretario general de la ONU, Antóni…
(2026-09-22). Health Workers Demand Action Against Genocide And Militarization. scheerpost.com People's Health Dispatch, BreakThrough News. ManiFiesta 2026. At ManiFiesta 2026, health workers called for action against genocide and militarization, citing a professional duty to uphold the right to health. Health is always a prominent topic at Belgium's ManiFiesta, a two-day festival organized by the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB) in the beginning of September. Discussions range …
(2026-09-22). A Warmongering Ceasefire, The Trump 20-Point Peace Plan and a Veil Over the Ongoing Gaza Genocide. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: also published on my Substack platform, which I invite you to become a free subscriber:
(2026-09-22). Democracy Now! 2026-09-22 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 22, 2026; Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant; "Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment": Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis; Could Cuba Become a "Silent Gaza"? U.S. Fuel Blockade Aims to "Asphyxiate" Island: Top Cuban Diplomat; "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" Brazilian Educator Paulo Freire Profiled in Film, "Reading the World" | Headlines for September 22, 2026; Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. G…
(2026-09-22). Cuba Defeats Puerto Rico and Opens Women's Final Six with a Win. radiohc.cu Havana, September 22 (RHC) — The Cuban team defeated their Puerto Rican counterparts today at the start of the sixth edition of the Women's Final Six tournament organized by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA). | The Cuban team had to dig deep to defeat their rivals in a five-set match, kicking off their campaign with a victory in a tournament that also features squads from the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and the host nation, Mexico. | Cuba started the match by dominating the first set (25-20); however, the home team leveled the score in the second s…
(2026-09-22). On cam: Cuba insults Trump at UNGA as US President threatens Havana, flaunts Venezuela oil snatching. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to defend his administration's actions in Latin America, including its policy toward Venezuela and Cuba. Trump also spoke about efforts against drug cartels, describing them as a major threat to the Western Hemisphere. During his remarks on Cuba, Trump said "freedom will be coming to Cuba" and criticised the country's communist government. The Cuban delegation walked out during the speech. Trump also discussed US pressure on Cuba, including sanctions and efforts to push for political and economic changes.
(2026-09-22). Canciller de Cuba cumple amplia agenda de trabajo en Nueva York. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla sostuvo este lunes varios intercambios bilaterales como parte de su programa en el Segmento de Alto Nivel del 81 período de sesiones de la Asamblea General de la ONU. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana se reunió con sus homólogos de Zambia, Mulambo Haimbe; de Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, y de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat. | En cada uno de los encuentros subrayó: Destacamos el excelente estado de las relaciones bilaterales con dichos países africanos, con los que nos unen vínculos históricos y de cooper…
(2026-09-22). Activista brasileña resalta capacidad cubana de resistir y avanzar. radiohc.cu La brasileña Carmen Diniz regresó de Cuba con la certeza de haber presenciado una sociedad que, pese a las dificultades provocadas por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense, mantiene hoy su capacidad de resistir y avanzar. | Fue un viaje muy impactante, tuve poco tiempo para mí, porque fue solo una semana, pero resultó muy fuerte en todos los aspectos, relató a Prensa Latina al resumir su reciente estancia en la isla caribeña, donde participó en diversas actividades. | Diniz viajó a La Habana para asistir el pasado 17 de septiembre a la inauguración de la Casa Brasil, ubicada en La Habana Vieja, en la cal…
(2026-09-22). Vicecanciller Federal austriaco pide apoyo y no bloqueo para niños, ancianos y enfermos en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Vicecanciller Federal y Ministro Federal de Vivienda, Artes, Cultura, Medios de Comunicación y Deporte de Austria, Andreas Babler, recibió a Embajador de Cuba en Austria, Pablo Berti Oliva, en la sede de ese ministerio federal. | Durante el encuentro, el diplomático cubano expuso con cifras concretas las afectaciones del cerco estadounidense contra Cuba y detalló su impacto, en especial en sectores estratégicos como la salud, la educación y los servicios. | El Vicecanciller Federal manifestó su seguimiento atento a la situación de Cuba, en particular durante el año 2026, y recordó el histórico apoyo de Austria…
(2026-09-22). Residentes cubanos en Panamá condenan hostigamiento a embajada. radiohc.cu La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) condenó este martes una manifestación realizada por grupos de personas en las inmediaciones de la embajada de Cuba, que calificó de acto de hostigamiento contra la misión diplomática. | En un comunicado, la organización rechazó que los manifestantes portaran banderas de Estados Unidos y Costa Rica y consideró que las acciones constituyen una provocación e injerencia contra La Habana y una afectación a la soberanía panameña, al desarrollarse frente a una sede diplomática acreditada. | La Amcrp recordó que, conforme a la Convención de Viena sobre Relaci…
(2026-09-22). Washington's blockade does not stop the healthcare system from fighting for life. radiohc.cu Since 2014, Dennise de la Caridad Ibarra López has been receiving hemodialysis treatment at the "Dr. Abelardo Buch López" Institute of Nephrology. She affirms that throughout this time, U.S. government measures against Cuba have not prevented her from receiving the essential care needed to sustain her life. | In exclusive statements to the Cuban News Agency (ACN), Ibarra López—who visits the center three times a week—expressed that despite the country's difficulties and resource shortages in the healthcare sector, she has never returned home without receiving the medical procedure she needs. | For Den…
(2026-09-22). Resaltan valor de la amistad entre Cuba y Ghana. radiohc.cu Al conmemorarse en La Habana el natalicio del líder independentista de Ghana, Dr. Kwame Nkruman (1909-1972), en las palabras centrales se afirmó: "La contribución de Cuba al desarrollo del capital humano africano es una de las expresiones más poderosas de la solidaridad internacional en la historia moderna". | Esas palabras las pronunció el embajador de Ghana en La Habana, Kofi Attor, al colocarse una ofrenda floral en el capitalino Parque de los Próceres Africanos ante representantes del cuerpo diplomático de ese continente y de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom) acreditado en la Isla caribeña, funcionarios del M…
(2026-09-22). Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs? aljazeera.com Is the planned $2.8bn US arms deal proportionate to Israel's threat, or could it cause more civilian casualties in Gaza?>
(2026-09-22). Israeli Strike in Gaza City Kills Two Palestinians. news.antiwar.com An Israeli strike hit Gaza City's al-Tuffah neighborhood on Tuesday, killing at least two Palestinians, as the IDF continues daily attacks in the Strip in violation of the US-backed ceasefire deal. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, an Israeli drone hit a group of people near the Muscat school. In addition to the two …
(2026-09-22). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly Ahead of Trump Meeting. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Early on Monday morning, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in New York to lead Venezuela's delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), beginning a high-level agenda that includes meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, US President Donald Trump, and international financial officials. Rodríguez landed at Teterboro Airport in …
(2026-09-22). In UN Speech, Trump Brags About Fossil Fuel Resource Grabs. commondreams.org Donald Trump used his platform at the UN General Assembly to brag about the U.S's fossil fueled imperialism. From Iran, to Venezuela, to Greenland, Trump's actions follow a familiar path: use military force to dominate sovereign nations, let Big Oil cash in, and leave ordinary people to bear the costs through war, pollution, rising energy bills, and worsening climate disasters.Governments have a choice: Follow Trump into a future of conflict and economic volatility, or build prosperity and energy independence and political stability through clean, renewable energy. On the road to COP31, governments must reject…
(2026-09-22). UNGA: Iran envoy looks bored as Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Tehran, 'send to hell'? | US War. hindustantimes.com At his UNGA address, Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. could "annihilate" Iran quickly if Tehran refuses to reach a deal, while predicting that oil prices will soon come "plummeting down." Trump's remarks at the UN General Assembly come as markets watch the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz and prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy, with Brent crude recently falling below $100 a barrel on hopes of easing tensions.
(2026-09-22). Pakistan seal second Asian Games win in men's kabaddi. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday continued to deliver when they whipped little known Nepal in their Group B men's kabaddi match of the 20th Asian Games at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Aichi Perfecture. | Nepal, who are not known for kabaddi, did a good job to extend some laudable resistance to the Green-shirts who have a strong legacy in the sport. | Pakistan won it 58-43. The victory also took the last edition's bronze medallists Pakistan to the top of the group with four points from two wins. | Pakistan on Monday had crushed Malaysia 65-22 in their opener. Pakistan will now face Thailand on Wednesday before facing Iran…
(2026-09-22). Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting. aljazeera.com President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before Trump speaks to the UNGA.
(2026-09-22). Türkiye, US agency sign grant agreement on next-generation nuclear technologies. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-22). Meeting 'smiling angels', we ask: How could humans do better. ecns.cn Recently, international guests attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan visited the Yangtze Cetacean Breeding and Research Center, where they came face to face with the Yangtze finless porpoises, affectionately known as the river's "smiling angels."
(2026-09-22). Bridging Blocks Life, Death and the Human Experience: Let's Talk. whyy.org How can we foster a healthier attitude toward our own mortality — personally and as a society? What does "living a good life" mean to you?
(2026-09-22). U.S. student wins global title at Chinese Bridge competition. ecns.cn U.S. student Willa Brubaker won the global title at the 19th Chinese Bridge—Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students in Tianjin on Monday night.
(2026-09-22). Trump intensifies attack on First Amendment. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A major constitutional crisis pitting the pro-censorship Trump administration against the nation's top news organizations will end up in a D.C. courtroom on Sept. 22. The president is attempting to summarily bar reporters from CNN, Politico, and MSNBC—renamed MSNOW—from entering the White House. The last time Trump threw out a reporter and yanked his press …
(2026-09-22). China is outfoxing the US in the battle for Mideast influence. responsiblestatecraft.org Washington talks about "influence" as though it were a mystical vapor that leaks out of every military base closure. But Beijing's rapidly growing clout in the Middle East shows that influence can come in many forms.While the Pentagon
(2026-09-22). Nigeria's refining revolution has a monopoly problem. aljazeera.com Dangote has slashed fuel imports, but market concentration risks keeping the benefits from common Nigerians.
(2026-09-22). China builds more than 2,500 km of trunk oil and gas pipelines in 2026. ecns.cn China has built more than 2,500 kilometers of new trunk oil and gas pipelines this year, bringing the total length of its national trunk pipeline network to 112,900 km, official data show.
(2026-09-22). Commemoration of International Day of Peace 2026 opens in Wuhan. ecns.cn The Commemoration of International Day of Peace 2026 opened in Wuhan on Monday, gathering more than 300 delegates from 60 countries to promote dialogue, mutual understanding, and global solidarity.
(2026-09-22). New Jersey election 2026: Cory Booker faces 3 challengers in U.S. Senate race. Here's what to know. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race?: | One-third of U.S. Senate seats are up for election. Republicans…
(2026-09-22). There Are No Data Centers On Public Lands; That Might Change. scheerpost.com Sharon Zhang, Truthout. Trump Is Considering Building 12. The Trump administration quietly fast-tracked a data center project in Nevada earlier this year. The Trump administration is reportedly considering a dozen data center projects to be built on public lands, a plan that would grant tech firms massive swaths of protected lands as they expand AI projects …
(2026-09-22). Busting The Myths Of The US Military's Presence In Hawai'i. popularresistance.org In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. military's future in Hawai'i has become a topic of growing debate given the upcoming expiration of leases for around 46,000 acres of military base land. The armed forces leased the lands from the state of Hawai'i in the 1960s for 65 years at a token fee of $1. The leases start expiring in 2028. | Some unsurprisingly want to see these territories returned. The U.S. military played a key role in seizing indigenous lands after overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy in the 19th century. The military still occupies around 25 percent of the most populated island, O'ahu, and a la…
(2026-09-22). Saudi Airstrikes Reportedly Kill at Least 17 Civilians and Detainees in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Warning: Graphic photo below Saudi airstrikes that hit Yemen on Monday night into Tuesday killed at least 17 people, including civilians and detainees at a prison, according to Ansar Allah officials and reports in Yemeni media. Abdul Qader al-Murtada, the head of the Yemeni National Committee for Prisoners' Affairs, said that on Monday night, Saudi …
(2026-09-22). Maximize Learning With Effective Studying Techniques. newsone.com 
(2026-09-22). American-Pakistani family sponsors Pakistan's first international women's tennis tournament. geo.tv Ansir Junaid and Sufia Junaid pictured in this undated image. — ReporterCLEVELAND, OHIO/LONDON: The Junaid Family Foundation has announced its sponsorship of the World Tennis Women's 15,000 Futures Tennis Tournament, which will be held in Islamabad from October 12 to 17,…
(2026-09-22). EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions — but its estimate leaves out health and climate costs. nationofchange.org 
Keeping aging coal plants open, building new gas plants and choices about pollution controls affect electricity bills. Pollution adds health costs and climate damage that may not appear on those bills.
(2026-09-22). The story behind the online casino boom is really about tech. moguldom.com Walk into a casino, and you'll see spinning reels, stacks of chips and a buzz of excitement. But what's really happening behind the scenes, especially online, isn't just about luck and flashy graphics. It's a tech story, wearing a casino mask. These days, when people reach for their phones instead of their wallets, and tap …
(2026-09-22). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-22). 250 years since the Pennsylvania Constitution: The American Revolution and the origins of the public school. wsws.org Pennsylvania's radical 1776 constitution issued the first American mandate for public schools. Its 250th anniversary arrives with the right to public education under attack.
(2026-09-22). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-22). USAF F-16 Crashes At Spangdahlem Air Base In Germany. twz.com The pilot of a U.S. Air Force The pilot is still receiving medical treatment, the wing said in a statement. Emergency response teams are still on the scene. The cause of the incident, which took place about 2: 30 p.m. local time, is still under investigation and additional details will be released when available. | The crash happened as the jet was on approach to land at the installation, located in the west…
(2026-09-22). SEPTA unveils wishlist for improvements and upgrades, but no sign of funding to make it happen. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA unveiled plans for transit system The plan is a blueprint for what SEPTA could look like in the future if the transit authority got more reliable funding. | SEPTA Board Chair Ken Lawrence speaks Tues…
(2026-09-22). India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs as Mandhana shines in Asian Games final. aljazeera.com Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69 runs, 10 less than Mandhana's belligerent match-winning innings as India retained gold.
(2026-09-22). ICE agent attempts to murder DoorDash driver in Austin, Texas, imprisons him with bullet still lodged near spine. wsws.org After shooting 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in the back, federal authorities denied his family access and imprisoned him without adequate medical care.
(2026-09-22). Shuttered private prison in Minnesota to re-open as ICE detention center. peoplesworld.org 
APPLETON, Minn.—A small crowd gathered outside the Appleton Civic Center late in the day on Saturday, Sept. 17, to protest the re-opening of a previously-closed, privately-owned prison on the town's outskirts as an ICE detention facility. The 1,600-bed facility, formerly known as the Prairie Correctional Facility, was Minnesota's sole for-profit detention center before its closing …
(2026-09-22). The 13th COVID-19 wave crests as the US heads into winter with lowest immunity since 2021. wsws.org The 13th COVID-19 wave has likely crested, but the US heads toward winter with the low short-term immunity of 2021-22, a highly divergent variant circulating, falling vaccination and a government dismantling pandemic preparedness.
(2026-09-22). Trump vs US Media: Is This Tit-for-Tat Battle Becoming a Fight for Press Freedom? thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump and major American news organizations has moved beyond another argument over headlines, television coverage or presidential criticism. It has reached a more consequential question: who controls the flow of information from the White House to the American public? The dispute intensified after Trump's administration barred journalists from CNN, MS …
(2026-09-22). "The Poetics of Social Forms" : Remembering Fredric Jameson (1934—2024). publicbooks.org "No other thinker, Hegelian Marxist or otherwise, has lived up to this modernist vocation with the originality, intellectual élan, aesthetic intelligence, and political trenchancy of Fredric Jameson."
(2026-09-22). How U.S. repaid India for defending it at BRICS summit. strategic-culture.su By Betwa SHARMA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | India kept BRICS from going anti-U.S. at the recent New Delhi summit. The U.S. thanked…
(2026-09-22). Turkish president calls for UN Security Council reform, end to veto privilege. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council, including the removal of the veto power held by its permanent members, arguing that the international system must better reflect today's global realities. | In an article for Bloomberg titled "The Quest for Global Justice in a Changing World," Erdogan said recent crises, including pandemics, energy shocks, disruptions to supply chains and regional conflicts, had demonstrated the limits of leaving solutions to global challenges to the decisions of a handful of capitals. | Stressing that global decision-making mech…
(2026-09-22). War watch: The storm cone. strategic-culture.su By Martin SIEFF | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "This Is the midnight — let no star
| "Delude us — dawn is very far.
(2026-09-22). Bridging Blocks "Voting: An American Right or Obligation?" whyy.org Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others who choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools?
(2026-09-22). UN chief calls for AI curbs, end to wars in his last assembly address. geo.tv United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. — Reuters Final speech caps Antonio Guterres' decade leading UN.Guterres urges world leaders to focus on climate…
(2026-09-22). Ecuador: Human Rights NGOs Urge Investigation Into Sexual Abuse at Women's Prison. orinocotribune.com Female inmates have reported sexual harassment, violence and abuse by soldiers during security operations. On Monday, the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDH) and six other Ecuadorian humanitarian organizations sent a letter to the Ombudsman's Office demanding an investigation into allegations of sexual violence by military personnel against women incarcerated at the …
(2026-09-22). 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.
(2026-09-22). Students Speak Out Against Bill Targeting University Boycotts Of Israel. popularresistance.org New York, NY — On September 18, members of the Students for a Democratic Society at NYU held a speakout as part of a national week of action to oppose the "Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act" (HR 4795), which was recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. If the bill becomes law, it will strip federal funding from universities that divest from the state of Israel. | The speakout took place in front of Gould Plaza, the site of the 2024 NYU Palestine Solidarity Encampments. Hundreds of students, faculty and community members rallied during the encampments to demand NYU to divest from Israel…
(2026-09-22). World Rhino Day 2026: Five species, one fight for survival. ecns.cn September 22 is World Rhino Day, a day to raise awareness for all five rhino species and the global efforts to protect them.
(2026-09-22). National Days of Action to Save TPS for Haitians and all others: Sept 24-27, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us to Stand with Haitian and All Refugees confronted with Trump's ICE cruel deportation machine! Save TPS! No Deportations! Thursday, Sept 24th at 4: 30 pm across from the Ferry Building, San Francisco Be part of the National Days of Action to Save TPS for Haitians and all others: Sept 24-27. — Haiti Action Committee PO Box 2040 …
(2026-09-22). 20 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangers. aljazeera.com Countries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.
(2026-09-22). Democratic attorneys general say Education Department is hiding 1,300 documents on its layoffs. nationofchange.org 
A privilege log lists nearly 1,300 records the agency says are too sensitive to hand over.
(2026-09-22). North Korea Tests New Hwasong-11Ma Hypersonic Missile. twz.com 
(2026-09-22). Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen top China's 2026 AI computing power ranking. ecns.cn Beijing, Hangzhou and Shenzhen were ranked China's top three cities for AI computing power in 2026, according to a report jointly released in Beijing on Monday by IDC and Inspur Information.
(2026-09-22). ICE Denounced for Enacting 'Official Government Policy of Disappearing People'. portside.org ICE Denounced for Enacting 'Official Government Policy of Disappearing People' |
(2026-09-22). "ProMomme: A Sex Worker's Guide to Parenting" Is the Rawest Magazine We've Ever Seen. lataco.com Stories include "Every Time I Whoop a White Man's Ass, I Call It Reparations" and "Love, Mom," a trans woman's reflection on her past as a sperm donor.
(2026-09-22). Milwaukee: Mapping Racism and Resistance Documenting "Racial Covenants" wibailoutpeople.org 
Mapping Racism and Resistance represents the first effort to comprehensively document and map all racial covenants in Milwaukee County. Our goal is to not only analyze and visualize the historical geographies of racial covenants, but also to uncover Black resistance to such discrimination and its impact in shaping racial justice movements today.
(2026-09-22). Must Be The Money: The Real Issue With The Protect College Sports Act [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-09-22). Inkompetenz und Verantwortungslosigkeit: Trotz des katastrophalen Wahlràºckschlags der CDU bei den Landtagswahlen in Ostdeutschland will Bundeskanzler Merz nicht zuràºcktreten. strategic-culture.su Am Abend der Landtagswahlen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und der Abgeordnetenhauswahl in Berlin kàºndigte der Bundeskanzler und CDU-Vorsitzende àºberraschend an, vor die Presse zu treten, um eine wichtige Mitteilung zu machen. Fàºr Landtagswahlen ist eine abendliche Pressekonferenz des Bundeskanzlers hà∂chst untypisch. | Daher ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass sowohl Medienvertreter: innen als auch viele CDU-Parteigenoss: innen gestern in gespannter Erwartung erstarrten. Wàºrde die CDU bald einen neuen Parteivorsitzenden bekommen? Und wàºrde ganz Deutschland einen neuen Regierungschef beko…
(2026-09-22). Pink Supported Macklemore's Firing. Now Activists Want UNICEF to Cut Ties With Her. theintercept.com 
When the pop singer Pink took to Now, a
(2026-09-22). China sets Asian record to win men's 4x200m freestyle relay at Asian Games. ecns.cn China completed a comeback in the final 50 meters to win the men's 4x200m freestyle relay gold in an Asian record of 7: 00.17 at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
(2026-09-22). Niger: Junta Strips 5 More Exiled Critics of Nationality. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former Niger Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou speaks to the media in Paris, August 1, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Christophe Ena | (Nairobi) — Niger's junta has provisionally stripped five more exiled opposition figures of their nationality, extending a controversial policy increasingly used against critics of the military authorities, Human Rights Watch said today.On September 17, 2026, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, who has led Niger's junta since the July 2023 coup, signed a decree removing the nationality of five prominent Nigeriens living in exile. The decree derives authorit…
(2026-09-22). LIVE: India defeat Sri Lanka by 147 runs — Asian Games womens cricket final. aljazeera.com India romp to 147-run win to retain their gold medal at the Asian Games, Sri Lanka win silver and Pakistan bag bronze.
(2026-09-22). Public ownership and booze: Raise a glass to the LCBO. mronline.org 
The LCBO makes the inconvenient case that public ownership can be efficient, profitable, and serve the public interest.
(2026-09-22). Wuhan Vision, Global Outlook. ecns.cn A city's future lies not only within its borders, but far beyond. As Wuhan engages with the world, a bowl of hot dry noodles becomes a starting point for friendly exchange. Delegates from across the globe gathered at the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Wuhan to learn from one another and explore diverse paths for modern urban development.
(2026-09-22). Banning CNN, MS Now, And Politico From The White House Is Trump's Most Brazen Attack On the First Amendment. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat The principle is simple. Just like politicians are not supposed to pick their voters, government officials don't get to pick the reporters who cover them. If they did, the First Amendment would be meaningless. and we would no longer live in anything resembling a constitutional republic. That is why President Trump's September 18 announcement …
(2026-09-22). Argentina: Kicillof Pushes for Broad Political Front to Challenge Milei in 2027. orinocotribune.com The governor of Buenos Aires Province maintained that the primary goal of his party is to defeat the ruling party but that it is also essential to build a distinct opposition campaign. Axel Kicillof, the governor of Buenos Aires Province, emphasized that his political movement is "working to beat Milei" and called for the consolidation …
(2026-09-22). Madison, October 4, 2026: Support the MN 15! Organizing Is Not A Crime! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-22). China claims 2 golds, 1 silver, 2 bronzes at World Climbing Series in Chongqing. ecns.cn China won two golds, one silver and two bronzes at the 2026 World Climbing Series in Chongqing, which concluded on Sunday.
(2026-09-22). U.K. Sending Voyager Tanker To Help Defend Saudi Airspace. twz.com 
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is deploying one of its
(2026-09-22). Food security or seed capture? The colonial potato and Africa's seed wars. mronline.org 
It all begins with a potato.
(2026-09-22). Undermining the UN is not a new US policy. aljazeera.com While acting as the official host for the UN, the US has sought to weaken it for decades.
(2026-09-22). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-22). Jay-Z-Inspired Cars You Can Drive: Ultimate Guide. newsone.com 
Unsplash.com royalty-free image #hzk_a7NxcOY, 'Bentley Continental GT Interior' uploaded by Ajeet Panesar ( You can…
(2026-09-22). International students make mooncakes and experience traditional Chinese culture. ecns.cn An event featuring traditional Chinese medicine and Mid-Autumn Festival culture was held in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday.
(2026-09-22). Gunman opens fire near high school in western Türkiye, wounding eight. aljazeera.com Police arrest suspect in shooting near high school as injured are rushed to local hospitals for treatment.
(2026-09-22). ISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion, violence at Roj camp. aljazeera.com Over 2,300 women and children are still held in what UN experts and human rights groups describe as open-ended detention…
(2026-09-22). The National Security Exception Was Never Going to Stop at Prosecuting Muslims. scheerpost.com For 25 years, the US ran a parallel legal system targeting Muslims. It now reaches activists, immigrants, and the left. By Sufia Khalid This article was originally published by Truthout For 25 years, the US ran a parallel legal system targeting Muslims. It now reaches activists, immigrants, and the left. For 25 years, the US …
(2026-09-22). International Day of Peace Demonstrations Demand Australia Scrap AUKUS, Cut Weapons Ties with Israel. worldbeyondwar.org 
Protesters took to the streets on September 21 to demand the Labor government breaks its military ties with the United States and Israel. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-22). On cam: Antonio Guterres receives standing ovation on first day of UN General Assembly 2026 | Watch. hindustantimes.com United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the UN General Assembly to call on world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, tackle climate change and reform UN institutions. Guterres, whose second five-year term ends on December 31, renewed his push for stronger global oversight of AI risks as the UN Security Council prepares to host a briefing involving AI leaders. His address comes amid growing debate over how international institutions can respond to rapidly evolving technology and mounting global challenges.
(2026-09-22). Erasing the Record: The Trump Administration's Drive To Control US History. scheerpost.com Steve Macek Project Censored On September 8, historian Lonnie G. Bunch III announced that he was resigning as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, a federal government-created educational nonprofit and trust, which manages eighteen museums including the National Museum of American History (NMAH), the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), and the National Museum of …
(2026-09-22). Myanmar: Women Political Prisoners Tortured, Ill-treated. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former women political prisoners in Myanmar and their families reported the dangerous and sometimes deadly denial of prenatal and obstetric medical care to pregnant women. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch…
(2026-09-22). Australia: Qantas ground workers set to strike. wsws.org Up to 650 Qantas ground workers plan to walk off the job later this week, with 24-hour strikes called for Wednesday in Victoria and Thursday across the rest of the country.
(2026-09-22). Bridging Blocks Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence. whyy.org How should we weigh the benefits and challenges of data center development? How can technological advancement and environmental responsibility coexist?
(2026-09-22). Australia: Western Sydney University seeks to impose block teaching. wsws.org The suggested "Western Momentum" model means even more intensive workloads for educators, at the expense of the quality of education for students.
(2026-09-22). Nolan Wells: Grand Jury Finds No Criminal Wrongdoing In Teen's Death. newsone.com 
Source: Courtesy of the family of Nolan Wells / Family of Nolan Wells | A grand jury in Mississippi found that there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. |
(2026-09-22). 11 hurt as teen opens fire outside Turkey school. geo.tv Ambulances and police officers waiting in front of a high school outside which a gunman opened fire in Turgutlu. — AFP Incident occurs around 8am in Turgutlu in Manisa province.Minister says suspect's parents, grandfather also detained.It comes five months after two…
(2026-09-22). El Sayed: "Coward, Fraud" Mike Rogers GOP were Jonesing for War with Iran . . . Until Diesel Prices Soared. juancole.com "Honestly, this goes further than a lot of poll data to show you that GOPs are cooked," one journalist said of the Republican candidates claiming to oppose the president's unpopular conflict before the midterms. | (
(2026-09-22). 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.
(2026-09-22). Every American Aircraft Lost Or Damaged During The Iran War, Visualized. twz.com 
New reports from the Pentagon and CBO, combined with open-source intel, paint the most complete picture yet of the damage Iran has inflicted on U.S. airpower.
(2026-09-22). This play conceived by teens in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood could be the 'ultimate toolkit' toward becoming better adults. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After a global apocalyptic disaster, survivors have divided themselves into warring tribes, clashing over what's left of the world. | "It's 30 years after this big disaster called The Reckoning," said Chedani Presley, 14. "The three factions decided on three different ways of living." | Nola Larson, 16, chimed in: | "The world has flooded and that's how people are living now. Their mindsets have separated everyone into these three factions: Adaptation, Restoration and Ocean…
(2026-09-22). 'Orphaned' by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future. aljazeera.com More than 500 children are now in shelters, their parents missing or declared dead since the August 26 floods.
(2026-09-22). The most memorable moments at UNGA. aljazeera.com The UN General Assembly has delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments. Here's a look back at some of them.
(2026-09-22). Bridging Blocks Voting: An American Right or Obligation? whyy.org Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others who choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools?
(2026-09-22). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-22). U.S. student wins Chinese Bridge global championship. ecns.cn A U.S. student has won the global championship at the 19th Chinese Bridge ⚪ Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students, which concluded in Tianjin on Monday.
(2026-09-22). Want to Regulate AI? Jail the Real Hackers. scheerpost.com Les Leopold Substack rohibiting intentionally or knowingly accessing a protected computer without authorization. The penalties can be severe, ranging from one year to twenty years in prison. But there's a potential loophole. What happens when a corporation creates a powerful autonomous program and that program hacks into another corporation, or a public agency, or our …
(2026-09-22). PSX pares early gains on profit-taking. tribune.com.pk 
Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned mildly negative on Tuesday as profit-taking erased early gains after the morning rally, although buying in index-heavy stocks continued to provide support amid optimism over a possible resolution to the United States-Iran conflict. | The benchmark KSE-100 Index stood at 171,107.46 at 12: 43pm, down 45.70 points or 0.03% from the previous close of 171,153.16. | The market had opened on a positive note, with the index rising 381.37 points, or 0.22%, to 171,534.53 by 9: 38am as investors anticipated developments at the United Nations that could help end the US-Ira…
(2026-09-22). Susan McNarey: The Lockerbie witness who will never be called to Masud's trial. strategic-culture.su How can an intelligence officer's claims, no matter how far-fetched they may seem, be rejected wholesale? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-09-22). Ningbo's European beer imports top 100 million yuan in first eight months. ecns.cn Ningbo Port in east China's Zhejiang Province imported 107 million yuan ($15 million) worth of beer from Europe in the first eight months of 2026, up 3.5% year on year, according to Ningbo Customs on Monday.
(2026-09-22). Bab al-Mandeb tensions test Egypt's Suez Canal. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly three years after tensions in Bab el-Mandeb disrupted shipping through the Red Sea and inflicted billions of dollars in losses on Egypt's Suez Canal, renewed regional tensions are once again putting the strategic waterway to the test. | Yemen's Houthi group threatened navigation through Bab el-Mandeb, the gateway from the Red Sea to Egypt's Suez Canal and onward to the Mediterranean, nearly three years ago. At the time, Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea caused losses of around $11 billion to the canal, one of Egypt's main sources of foreign currency, according to Egyptian officials. | The Houthis r…
(2026-09-22). Collaboration, Not Confrontation: Xi Jinping's Visit To The United States. popularresistance.org President Xi Jinping is set to visit to the United States from September 23-25. His visit must be understood as more than an encounter between two heads of state, but it must be seen as an encounter between two possible futures. | In one future, the United States imposes a spiral of confrontation against China. Trade disputes harden into economic warfare, then economic warfare intensifies into technological blockades, technological blockades produce military encirclement, and finally military encirclement creates incidents, and incidents the danger of becoming an unimaginable war.
(2026-09-22). UK-backed AI system strengthens FBR tax monitoring across cement sector. tribune.com.pk 
An artificial intelligence-powered system "Digital Eye" is now monitoring production at all 27 cement factories in Pakistan, helping the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) strengthen tax compliance and improve visibility of output, according to officials statement | The system, first piloted in 2023, uses advanced video analytics to monitor production lines in real time, providing factories and the FBR with an independent record of production. Working alongside FBR's existing Track and Trace System, the "Digital Eye" system gives tax authorities greater visibility of output while reducing reliance on manual inspec…
(2026-09-22). We Mapped All 11,000 Factory Farms in Iowa. Here Are Five Things We Learned. nationofchange.org 
Here's what the data reveal about the country's factory farm hotbed.
(2026-09-22). Mamdani hosts Trump at Gracie Mansion: The DSA's alliance with the fascist president. wsws.org Mamdani's third meeting with Trump and his silence as the president held forth on "fake news" and the war on Iran expose the DSA's political alliance with the fascist in the White House.
(2026-09-22). ICE "Disappears" Thousands Ordered to Be Deported From Detainee Locator. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is removing the names of its detainees who are facing final deportation orders from its public online database. The move will disrupt detainees' legal challenges to deportation and leave their whereabouts unknown to their lawyers and loved ones. The agency quietly removed thousands of people from its online detainee locator on September 15… |
(2026-09-22). Three dead in three months: Taxi Workers Alliance condemns dangerous conditions. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—"We are supposed to work to live, not live to work." Those were the words of New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) Executive Director Bhairavi Desai when speaking on the recent death of fellow driver Jagjit Singh. Singh, a yellow cab driver for more than 20 years, was found dead in his taxi after …
(2026-09-22). Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls. aljazeera.com Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.
(2026-09-22). IMPACT-SE: How Israel Pushes Islamic Reform Through Saudi Education. muslimskeptic.com This is the second installment in a series of articles on IMPACT-SE, the Jewish Israeli organization that is trying to brainwash the Muslim youth by deforming Islam in the education system and textbook curricula in Muslim countries. The end goal is to turn them into subservient liberal feminist goyim for Israel, thereby ensuring that they …
(2026-09-22). Bridging Blocks Are We Doing Enough? A Conversation on Mental Health. whyy.org How can communities make mental health care more accessible and affordable? What resources are currently available in our communities, and where are the gaps?
(2026-09-22). US Southern Command Sinks Another Ecuadorian Vessel in Eastern Pacific. orinocotribune.com The US military's Southern Command claims that it has targeted and struck another Ecuadorian vessel in the Eastern Pacific. This follows over 270 extrajudicial killings on the high seas by the Western hemisphere's military superpower. This time, the US military announced the interception, evacuation, and sinking of yet another vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. …
(2026-09-22). China breaks qualification world record in 10m air rifle mixed team at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn The Chinese team composed of Wang Zifei and Sheng Lihao refreshed the qualification world record of the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday.
(2026-09-22). Trump Admin Boots 760K Individuals From ACA Exchanges, Citing Alleged Fraud. truthout.org Vice President J.D. Vance and Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, jointly announced on Tuesday a plan by the Trump administration to cancel coverage for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families currently enrolled in insurance exchanges within the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The administration will cancel around 315,000 ACA health plans… |
(2026-09-22). AI Lending Is Risky Lending. levernews.com 
(2026-09-22). Trump's Greeland move and the competition on the Arctic and Rare Earths. unitedworldint.com On September 18, the US and Denmark announced a deal on Greenland. Trump announced on Truth Social "The United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many …
(2026-09-22). CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue Trump administration over White House ban. nationofchange.org 
The dispute echoes a 2018 fight over a White House press pass that CNN won in court.
(2026-09-22). Colombia busca retomar fumigaciones aéreas contra cultivos ilícitos. radiohc.cu Las pretensiones del gobierno del presidente de Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, de retomar la fumigación aérea de cultivos ilegales ha desatado la polémica en la nación suramericana. | Suspendido inicialmente en 2015 y vetado definitivamente dos años después por la Corte Constitucional, este método provoca efectos nocivos para la salud humana y el medio ambiente por las sustancias químicas que se emplean. | Ahora el nuevo ejecutivo pretende el uso del glufosinato de amonio, catalogado por la Organización Mundial de la Salud como moderadamente peligroso. | De acuerdo con expertos, este herbicida puede ocasiona…
(2026-09-22). Cheques para comprar simpatías. radiohc.cu En un intento por ganar adeptos hacia los republicanos a propósito de las próximas elecciones de medio término, el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, ofertó pagar cinco mil dólares a sus coterráneos si su Partido se impone en las urnas. | La promesa de Trump fue presentada por sus críticos como una señal de la preocupación del magnate, ante encuestas que auguran la pérdida de los republicanos del control de la Cámara de Representantes y una porfía reñida por el Senado. | El polémico ofrecimiento encontró cuestionamientos, sobre todo entre quienes indagan de dónde saldrán los fondos para comprar las simpatía…
(2026-09-22). Argentina: Tens Of Thousands Take To Streets In March Of Anger. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands took to the streets in more than 70 cities across Argentina in Saturday's March of Anger (Marcha de la Bronca). The demonstrations were a long-awaited breath of fresh air in the face of right-wing austerity and repression, as well as "opposition" from political and union leaderships that call for passivity, even in the face of the government's weakening. | Saturday's protests are not the first time in recent months that thousands have shown a will to fight, defying the passivity of these union bureaucracies. On August 6, thousands protested against the "Inviolability of Private Property" bill th…
(2026-09-22). Reclama Lula acción de la ONU ante conflictos y desigualdades. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, afirmó este martes ante la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas que el organismo atraviesa su momento más crítico y reclamó una respuesta urgente frente a los conflictos armados y las desigualdades. | Al inaugurar por décima ocasión el debate general del principal foro multilateral, Lula dijo sentir indignación ante lo que calificó como el fracaso de la ONU para cumplir una de sus misiones fundamentales: liberar a la humanidad del flagelo de la guerra. | Según el mandatario, la credibilidad de Naciones Unidas y su capacidad para proteger a las poblaciones más vul…
(2026-09-22). International Forum for Peace. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, September 21, 2026 | Message from World BEYOND War Executive Director David Swanson to the Foro Internacionale Por La Paz in Madrid.