(2026-09-10). IAEA escalates Iran nuclear dispute with first Security Council referral in 20 years. geo.tv This illustration, taken on June 16, 2025, shows the International Atomic Energy Agency logo and the Iranian flag. — Reuters
(2026-09-10). America Can't Win the Minerals Race Without a 21st-Century Mining Workforce. wattsupwiththat.com For all the investments the Trump administration has made in reshoring the nation's mineral supply chains, its investment in America's mining schools may prove to be the most important.
2026-09-09: Usa Voted Against the Entire World, Opposing Equality For Africa
The United States voted against the entire world in a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called for the UN to adopt a more accurate Equal Earth world map, replacing the colonial-era Mercator projection (of year 1569), which distorts the size of the West, making it look much larger, while Africa appears small. Ben Norton explains how the US empire opposes decolonization and is trying to revive colonialism.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran responds to Grossis remarks on nuclear site inspections
The Iranian mission said Grossi should first call on the United States and Israel to stop attacking or threatening to attack peaceful nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards.
2026-09-07: Liberal Zionists Are Evil Sh*tbags
In a recent appearance at the Hampton Institute, Hillary Clinton stated that Benjamin Netanyahu's "first and foremost" offense is the damage he has done to Israel and its reputation.
reuters.com (2026-09-08). Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities sayOperations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, were halted on Tuesday following attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis that wounded 73 people, in what Saudi authorities described as a dangerous escalation.
apnews.com (2026-09-08). Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 peopleIsrael's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.
en.mehrnews.com (2026-09-08). Iran calls on UN to hold US, Israel accountable for war crime
Iran's mission to the UN Office in Geneva has urged for holding the United States and Israeli regime accountable for the war crimes they committed during their aggression against Iran on February 28.
aljazeera.com (2026-09-09). Iran war live: US, Iran attack oil tankers; crude futures hit $100 a barrel
In response, IRGC says its forces targeted two American vessels and eight oil tankers, along with 10 additional "violating ships" accused of attempting to pass a "prohibited and unsafe zone" in the Strait of Hormuz.
washingtonpost.com (2026-09-09). U.S. students scores on international test reach lowest point in 2 decadesAmerican students earned their lowest math and reading scores in more than two decades on an international exam that tests 15-year-olds' knowledge of core subjects, data released Tuesday show.
(2026-09-10). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 9/9: Zionism 101 with Dr. Zachary Foster – Dinner & Dialogue: Join In-person or by Zoom. indybay.org In-Person Event Address: | SEIU Local 521 (Training Room) | 2302 Zanker Road | San Jose, CA 95131…
(2026-09-10). VW Osnabràºck: Making weapons for genocide and war instead of convertibles. wsws.org With the sale of VW's Osnabràºck plant to an Israeli financial investor, the SPD, IG Metall union and VW's works council are paving the way to a war economy.
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 9/9: Presentation: Mapping Genocide with American Indian Cultural District. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-09-10). Monday 9/28: BlackRock Monday Blues Protest – every Monday (10am-1pm). indybay.org BlackRock (SF office) – 400 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-09-10). Trump administration doubles down on attack on mail ballots. wsws.org Less than 8 weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, the Trump administration is escalating its drive to disenfranchise millions of working class and poor voters. The centerpiece of the White House's assault on the right to vote is its attack on mail-in voting.
(2026-09-10). Three Major Revelations About The Gaza Holocaust In The Israeli Press. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Israeli press has published three significant revelations about the Gaza holocaust, reporting (1) that Benjamin Netanyahu concealed advanced knowledge of the Hamas attack on October 7, (2) that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages immediately after October 7, and (3) that according to an IDF drone operator, the Israeli military was intentionally firing on civilians throughout Gaza during its operations in the Palestinian territory. | The first two come from a Haaretz article…
(2026-09-10). Gaza Scholasticide and the American Historical Association. juancole.com
(2026-09-10). Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person's mouth covered with tape bearing a message "no to executions" in Iran, in Paris in France, January 31, 2026. | © 2026 Daniel Perron/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-09-09). Xi extends Teachers' Day greetings, urges nurturing capable youth for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended greetings to teachers and educators across the country ahead of Teachers' Day, which is celebrated annually on Sept. 10.
(2026-09-10). 'Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou' innovation cluster retains top global ranking. ecns.cn The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" region has retained its position as the world's top innovation cluster, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Innovation Cluster Ranking 2026 released on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). Japanese netizens' doubts over Chinese hot meals for rescuers at Gyirong Port reveal a misunderstanding of disaster relief. ecns.cn A video showing military personnel preparing hot meals for rescue workers at Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has prompted skepticism from some Japanese social media users, who questioned whether the personnel were merely "camping."
(2026-09-10). Narrative of China 'pulling up the ladder' finds no market in Global South: spokesperson. ecns.cn The so-called "pulling up the ladder" narrative finds no market in the Global South, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). South Korean civil society says no to military deployment in Straight of Hormuz. globalvoices.org 'We cannot allow our young people to become victims of an unjust war of aggression.'Global Voices Representatives from Korean civil society marched from the U.S. Embassy to the Blue House (the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea) in Seoul. Image provided by People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy in This post is part of Global Voices' September 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-09-10). Okinawa: Amidst the drastic strengthening of US-Japan military bases. unitedworldint.com By Norio Ikemiyagi (Attorney) "Parachute training off the coast of Henoko," "Osprey formation flight—launched from an amphibious ship deployed to Iran?", "Once the base comes, it becomes 'daily life': Henoko residents fear them becoming a normal," "JGSDF division upgrade signals war preparations—13 prefectural groups issue statement of opposition" (Headlines from the July 22, 2026 issue …
(2026-09-10). How Status Quo Democrats Could Create Another Trump. levernews.com 
When I look back on all of my work over the last 30 years, one of the projects I'm most proud of is
(2026-09-10). Chinese dance drama 'A Tapestry of a Legendary Land' returns to New York for third U.S. tour. ecns.cn The poetic dance drama "A Tapestry of a Legendary Land" returned to New York for its third U.S. tour and second engagement in the city.
(2026-09-10). Trump administration proposes excluding certain immigrants from US census. aljazeera.com The proposal aims to exclude some legal and undocumented immigrants from the count used to determine US House seats.
(2026-09-10). Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race. portside.org Trump's Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race |
(2026-09-10). Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Eighth September 2026 marks another important day in UK-Israel-Palestine relations. Once again, Great Britain leads the way in censoring Israel for its illegal activities in the West Bank. In a highly anticipated speech in the House of Commons, the British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced a ban on all goods produced in the illegally occupied West Bank settlements. | The announcement gains added weight as it was made by a prominent Jewish Foreign Secretary who had served as the leader of the Labour Party and who might still play a more important role in…
(2026-09-10). ICRC Vice President: Arms Trade Treaty must be translated into action. icrc.org Speech given by Jàºrg Lauber, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 12th Conference of States Parties – Arms Trade Treaty, 24 August 2026, Geneva…
(2026-09-10). Sunday 10/4: FabMo Artisans Market. indybay.org The Bay Area's Premier Eco-Friendly Artisan Event! | The Los Altos Community Center, Oct. 4 11AM-4PM | 97 Hillview Ave.
(2026-09-10). Tuesday 9/8: Demand SF City Hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org Polk St in front of SF City Hall…
(2026-09-10). Wednesday 10/7: Under the Mantle of an Idocile Dream with Denise Carrascosa. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-09-10). Monday 9/14: Phonebank to Stop the Deadly Merger. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/block…
(2026-09-10). Labor Day Rally for Union Rights & Electoral Action. indybay.org In recognizing Labor Day workers' rights and the looming midterm elections, a rally was held by federal employees, labor union members and other activists calling for a strategic mobilization plan to capture Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. Assembled outside of the Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse the group called for engagement and canvassing of voters to encourage their participation in creating a progressive tidal wave to save our democracy.
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/10: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-09-10). Saturday 9/12: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/10: Multi-faith Peace Picnic. indybay.org King Plaza in front of Palo Alto City Hall | 250 Hamilton Av | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-10). The intensifying US-Canada trade war: A product and accelerant of inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org American imperialism's aggression cannot be opposed by lining up with any one or a coalition of its imperialist rivals. The trade war between the US and Canada is a reactionary conflict between two imperialist powers desperately seeking to secure their interests.
(2026-09-10). Tunisian flotilla activists remain jailed as hunger striker worsens. aljazeera.com The four have been held since March in a financial investigation linked to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
(2026-09-10). Labor Day Rally at the Federal Building Commits to Victory for Democracy. indybay.org Working people under attack by most anti-labor administration in US history vow resistance…
(2026-09-10). Monday 9/14: "I Care About Peace" Series: Preserving Christian Presence in Birthplace of Jesus. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vbQGUBz……
(2026-09-10). Pro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention. aljazeera.com Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
(2026-09-10). Robot dogs, power bots take center stage at 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday, showcasing a range of advanced intelligent equipment and technologies.
(2026-09-10). US war against Iran enters new phase with strikes on oil tankers. wsws.org The US launched strikes on five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday, bringing the conflict to a new level of aggression that amounts to a declaration that Washington will use military force to assert its control over maritime trade, regardless of the consequences for the world economy.
(2026-09-10). Māori delegation's Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary. asiapacificreport.nz 
Te Ao MƒÅori News A delegation of MƒÅori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of "business and innovation" faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises…
(2026-09-10). China's CPI up 0.8% in August, PPI up 3.8%. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8% year on year in August, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). First outbound yacht clears customs at Sanya Port's Qingshui Bay area. ecns.cn The Chinese-flagged yacht "Yangdu Tong" departed from Lingshui Qingshui Bay Yacht Marina in Hainan Province, south China, for Hong Kong on Monday after completing exit procedures, marking the first outbound yacht clearance since the Qingshui Bay port area of Sanya Port officially opened to international voyages.
(2026-09-10). Xi extends congratulations over DPRK's 78th founding anniversary. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, on Wednesday extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), over the DPRK's 78th founding anniversary.
(2026-09-10). Chinese mainland remains best destination for Taiwanese business enterprises: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland remains the best destination for Taiwan business people and enterprises, a fertile ground for innovation and growth, and a reliable bulwark against risks, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). The 6,000 reasons the world can't simply quit oil. onlineopinion.com.au Are we addicted to fossil fuel or is it a functional necessity?
(2026-09-10). Spain's spy agency warned of mass crossings into Ceuta before border crisis. aljazeera.com Declassified documents show Madrid and Morocco were warned of plans by migrants to breach the Ceuta border.
(2026-09-10). Trump gave aide Natalie Harp a $45,000 holiday cash gift, disclosure shows. aljazeera.com Federal employees are generally barred from receiving compensation beyond their government salaries.
(2026-09-10). Tuesday 9/15: Rally to Keep Coal Out. indybay.org Outside the Berkeley City Council Meeting at the School District Board Room • 1231 Addison St. , Berkeley , CA 94702 US…
(2026-09-10). Former HKSAR Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89. ecns.cn Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), died of illness at the age of 89 in Hong Kong at 9: 57 p.m. Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). China adds 11 new occupations and 23 job types as digital, green sectors reshape job market. ecns.cn China officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new types of jobs on Wednesday, as the country's expanding digital and green economies continue to create new employment opportunities.
(2026-09-10). Peru's President Keiko Fujimori requests extraordinary powers to wage assault on workers' rights. wsws.org The Fujimori government's request for extraordinary legislative powers is no isolated event, but the implementation of the program Keiko Fujimori announced in her inauguration speech.
(2026-09-10). Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial. portside.org Top Democrats Called Out for Silence Over Racist Push for Mamdani To Skip 9/11 Memorial |
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/24: EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION! Save TPS For Haitians & All Refugees! NO DEPORTATIONS. indybay.org FERRY BUILDING, San Francisco @ Embarcadero, Foot of Market Street [Embarcadero BART]…
(2026-09-10). Pakistan's Cities at a Crossroads: New Push for Affordable Housing and Better Planning. thinktank.pk Pakistan is stepping up efforts to address its growing housing and urban development challenges as the Ministry of Housing and Works and UN-Habitat explore stronger cooperation on affordable housing, urban planning, research and policy implementation. The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have agreed to strengthen institutional cooperation on the …
(2026-09-10). New survey finds over 500 additional petroglyphs in Ningxia's Helan Mountains. ecns.cn A re-survey of the Helan Mountains rock art site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has uncovered more than 500 previously unrecorded petroglyphs, including a rare four-horse chariot carving never before seen in the area.
(2026-09-10). Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Yemen's government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.
(2026-09-10). Oakland is wide-open to billionaire AI data centers. indybay.org No Data Centers In Oakland!
(2026-09-10). Trump's peace bid fails: Russian barrage burns through Ukrainian defences, kills at least 12 people. hindustantimes.com Russia has unleashed a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 12 killed and 72 injured. Kyiv and several other regions were hit by Shahed-type drones and missiles, as the deadly barrage continues despite renewed U.S. efforts to push Moscow and Kyiv toward peace talks.
(2026-09-10). The Predictable Earthquake: What Saxony Anhalt Tells Us About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu On Sunday 6 September 2026, voters in the eastern German state of Saxony Anhalt did something no electorate in the country had ever done. They handed the largest share of their vote, 43.8 per cent, to a party of the extreme right. The Alternative fàºr Deutschland, universally known by its own initials as the AfD, …
(2026-09-10). Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot. aljazeera.com Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed resigns at WHO regional chief amid fraud allegations. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her post on Wednesday amid fraud investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities, Reuters reported, citing her resignation letter. | Wazed began her five-year term as the WHO's Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024. However, she has been on unpaid administrative leave since last year. | Her resignation comes amid allegations related to financial fraud, her academic qualifications and the acquisition of a plot of land in Ban…
(2026-09-10). Pinglu Canal, key project of western land-sea corridor, to open Sept. 16. ecns.cn The Pinglu Canal, a key project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in western China, will officially open to navigation on Sept. 16, authorities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region announced at a press conference in Nanning, the regional capital, on Monday.
(2026-09-10). Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong among top 10 world tourism cities: report. ecns.cn Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the world's top 10 tourism cities in the World Tourism Cities Development Report (2025-2026), released at the 2026 World Tourism Cooperation and Development Conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). Far-Right Hacker Touting Cyber Attacks on Leftist Sites Has Close Ties to Pentagon Influencer. theintercept.com 
DataRepublican, the X account of Pentagon employee Jennica Pounds, is frequently one of the first to post about hacks against the left.
(2026-09-10). Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways. aljazeera.com Trump says, 'Pretend I'm on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
(2026-09-10). After the AfD's election victory: The Left Party is courting the CDU. wsws.org After the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Left Party is ingratiating itself even more openly with the CDU and the other establishment parties and offering to prop up CDU-led governments. This recipe will not weaken the AfD but strengthen it further.
(2026-09-10). Friday 9/11: Stanford, UC Berkeley, the High-Tech Frenzy on the Campuses.How (NOT) to Rule the World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-09-10). China rejects U.S. allegations against Chinese AI firms over model distillation. ecns.cn China on Wednesday voiced firm opposition to recent U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are engaged in so-called "industrial-scale" efforts to distill capabilities from U.S. AI models, calling the allegations groundless and lacking a legal basis, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said at a press conference.
(2026-09-10). Gutting Health & Safety Protections: Gavin Newson Following Trump's Lead. indybay.org California governor Gavin Newsom is gutting Cal-OSHA which is the agency tasked with protecting the 19 million workers of California. There are less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for all California workers and Newsom with the support of the Democratic controlled legislature is cutting the budget of Cal- Osha by millions.
(2026-09-10). Thailand's bogus amnesty law. wsws.org The legislation provides amnesty (or official pardons) to royalist and conservative forces while continuing the persecution of critics of the monarchy and other political opponents.
(2026-09-10). Sexual violence: An invisible global crisis. icrc.org An ICRC special appeal…
(2026-09-10). Thursday 9/17: Third Thursday Film Night: Palestine '36. indybay.org Westhope Church | 12850 Saratoga Ave | Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2026-09-10). US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections. aljazeera.com Attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say the US government illegally rolled back landmark protections.
(2026-09-10). BBNJ Information Exchange Mechanism: Why Capacity Matters More Than Data. moderndiplomacy.eu The discussion concerning the future Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the BBNJ Agreement—in simpler terms, the High Seas Treaty—has now reached an important phase. The full title of the treaty is the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas …
(2026-09-10). Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Türkiye (VIDEOS). x.com 
Wildfires are raging through the nation's southern coastal tourist hotspot | Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies. | The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spread to the neighboring Kepez district, according to Anadolu news agency. | At least one person died of a heart attack after being affected by smoke from the fires, the local authorities said. Two people were also hos…
(2026-09-10). In Numbers: China's foreign trade maintains rapid growth in first eight months. ecns.cn China's foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid gains, and import growth continuing to outpace exports, official data showed. | The country's total goods imports and exports rose 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about 5.13 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-August period, according to the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-09-10). Trump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026. — ReutersTrump headlines first Republican midterm convention.Party hopes event sparks turnout before November 3.Some candidates fear Trump's…
(2026-09-10). Wenshan pomegranates make first export to Vietnam. ecns.cn A batch of 8.5 metric tons of fresh pomegranates from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, southwest China, has been exported to Vietnam, marking the first pomegranate export from the region, Kunming Customs said on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences. portside.org More Than Half of Colleges Show Signs of Money Problems. Students Will Suffer the Consequences |
(2026-09-10). Investigative report exposes vast US military basing in Australia. wsws.org The Guardiannotes: "In total, the US military and US defence corporations have control of or access to 110 facilities on Australian territory, well over half of all the military installations in Australia."
(2026-09-10). Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo. aljazeera.com Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, passport-shaped smartphone, with a 7.6-inch display.
(2026-09-10). Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety. aljazeera.com AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.
(2026-09-10). EU Public Procurement Act: Will Human Rights Finally Matter More Than the Lowest Price? thinktank.pk The European Commission's proposed new EU Public Procurement Act could mark an important shift away from lowest-price contracting. But unless human rights and environmental due diligence become a firm requirement, the reform may struggle to prevent European public money from supporting labour abuses and environmental harm in global supply chains. Public procurement rarely attracts the …
(2026-09-10). New documents show EPA withheld information on chemical dangers from East Palestine, Ohio residents following 2023 derailment. wsws.org New federal records show that EPA and other agencies withheld information on serious chemical dangers while repeatedly assuring East Palestine residents their community was safe.
(2026-09-10). France's new watchdogs set sights on Putin's warships as NATO prepares to 'invade' Kaliningrad. hindustantimes.com France has deployed its first two Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft, strengthening its ability to monitor threats at sea and support anti-submarine missions. Built under the AVSIMAR programme, the new jets combine advanced radar, electro-optical sensors, intelligence-gathering and rescue capabilities as NATO bolsters its maritime security amid rising tensions with Russia.
(2026-09-10). Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum's three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen…
(2026-09-10). Saturday 10/3: Stand for Reparations! Justice for African & Indigenous People. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist, | 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley | Connie Barbour room…
(2026-09-10). Xi holds phone talks with British PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held phone talks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Congratulating Burnham on assuming office as British prime minister, Xi said that China and Britain are comprehensive strategic partners.
(2026-09-10). Support in Australia and NZ for the freedom of jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "This conviction speaks to dictatorial, selective, politicised prosecutions and a grey repressive, unwelcoming state" — Mark Davis, lawyer and journalist.
(2026-09-10). Viral Chinese fashion influencer 'Trendy Grandpa' passes away in sleep aged 88. ecns.cn Chinese fashion influencer known online as "Trendy Grandpa," who won millions of followers by challenging stereotypes about aging with his stylish outfits and upbeat approach to life, has died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88.
(2026-09-10). Gloria Steinem Was Long Term Paid Operative For The CIA & US Imperialist Crimes. indybay.org Gloria Steinem who is being celebrated by the corporate media and capitalist class was a long term operative for the CIA around the world…
(2026-09-10). Japan baseball great and atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies aged 86. aljazeera.com Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
(2026-09-10). OpenAI's devious rogue agents adventures in wonderland. indybay.org AI rogue agents outwit OpenAI's human intelligence employees!
(2026-09-10). Zelenskiy's plane nearly hit by drone while leaving Moldova, Norway PM reveals. geo.tv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives at Hiroshima Airport to attend the G7 leaders' summit in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on May 20, 2023, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — ReutersThe plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to…
(2026-09-10). Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel's first embassy. aljazeera.com Nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa resets ties with Israel, sparking protests and an impeachment bid.
(2026-09-10). Australia's political leaders are failing democracy. independentaustralia.net 
Australia's political leaders continue to put self-interest and political expediency ahead of the democratic principles they claim to uphold.
(2026-09-10). 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:…
(2026-09-10). Online debate surges after Jiangxi family faces subsidy review over daughter's Hong Kong concert trip. ecns.cn A viral online debate has erupted after a low-income household in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, faced a review of its subsistence allowance benefits following the daughter's trip to Hong Kong to attend a concert.
(2026-09-10). Early action and respect for IHL can prevent acute food insecurity in armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN Security Council open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, 25 August 2026, New York…
(2026-09-10). The Progress(ives) War on Reliable and Affordable Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Progress and Progress(ive)…. two words with somewhat similar spelling but with entirely different meanings. I asked Grok to help identify the distinctions. Progress… a forward movement, advancement, or improvement over time. It's about actual results or the process of getting better. Progressive…..favoring or promoting reform, change, and new ideas (especially social or political change), happening gradually or in stages…..supporting "progress' as an ideology.
(2026-09-10). Republicans divided over Trump's economy as RNC begins. aljazeera.com Republican strategist Adolfo Franco and GOP adviser Rina Shah clash over Trump's handling of the economy.
(2026-09-10). Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate. aljazeera.com Donald Trump promised a $5,000 'dividend' to every adult US citizen.
(2026-09-10). Zheng Qinwen confirms participation in 2026 China Open. ecns.cn Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has confirmed her participation in the 2026 China Open, the tournament organizer announced on Tuesday.
(2026-09-10). National Steel Car's "incentive pay" is a system of speed-up and murder: it must be abolished. wsws.org The United Steelworkers apparatus has abandoned the demand for abolition, proposing instead to administer the incentive program.
(2026-09-10). China ranks 2nd in global trade in services brand value: report. ecns.cn China ranks second globally, with 21 brands included in the Trade in Services 100 2026 list and a combined brand value of $876.77 billion, accounting for 19.08% of the total, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday.
(2026-09-10). France Leads Europe's Push to Break US Space Dependence. thinktank.pk France is increasingly positioning itself as Europe's strongest political and strategic force for space sovereignty, at a moment when the United States—led by NASA, SpaceX and a powerful private-sector ecosystem—continues to dominate global launch capacity, satellite communications and commercial space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris on September 9—10, 2026, has therefore become more …
(2026-09-10). Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack. aljazeera.com Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
(2026-09-10). The bridge: from Magellan to Panama and the return of multimodal connectivity. onlineopinion.com.au The modern world has too many choke points and not enough redundancies.
(2026-09-10). Brazil's PT unveils Lula's election platform: austerity, nationalism and militarism amid deepening global crisis. wsws.org The PT's election platform is vague, self-congratulatory and systematically deceptive, painting a social reality entirely at odds with that lived by Brazilian workers and youth.
(2026-09-10). The pain of separation transcends borders and generations. icrc.org New ICRC film sheds light on stories of families of the missing…
(2026-09-10). Targeted Groups and High School Students Protest TPS. indybay.org As Trump returns to US tradition of ethnic cleansing, opposition ramps up…
(2026-09-10). "The verdict against Bogdan is an indictment of the Ukrainian regime" wsws.org On September 6, the Socialist Equality Party (SGP-Germany), as part of its campaign for the Berlin state election, held a rally in front of the Brandenburg Gate under the slogans "Stop the Ukraine war! Freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk!" We publish below the speech by Katja Rippert, SGP candidate in the Berlin elections.
(2026-09-10). India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA. sanews.gov.za India identifies infrastructure, critical minerals and skills development as areas for cooperation with SA | India has identified infrastructure, critical minerals, and skills development as three key areas where South Africa can expect deeper cooperation over the next five years. | Speaking ahead of the BRICS Summit, India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Shri Prabhat Kumar, told SAnews.gov.za the two countries have strong prospects for expanding economic cooperation, investment and technical exchange. | Kumar said India had made significant progress in digital public infrastructure, logistics, science and t…
(2026-09-10). US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections. portside.org US Labor Unions Saw Membership Gains in 2025, Mostly in States With Bargaining Protections |
(2026-09-10). Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers. portside.org Socialists Can Lead in the Fight Against AI Data Centers |
(2026-09-10). CIFTIS 2026 opens in Beijing with more than 1,800 exhibitors from over 90 countries. ecns.cn The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened at Beijing's Shougang Park on Wednesday, with 90 countries, regions and international organizations participating and over 1,830 enterprises exhibiting onsite, including 473 Fortune Global 500 or industry-leading companies.
(2026-09-10). Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire. aljazeera.com Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
(2026-09-10). Hot, Hotter, Hottest: The President from (Literally) Hell. juancole.com ( Let's face it. It's going to be hot, hot, hot. Or do I mean hotter, hotter, hotter, or even hottest, hottest, hottest, or someday, for all we know, beyond any words we might now have to describe it. | Though it seldom seems that way in the daily news, we're talking about a genuinely apocalyptic possibility. Give us human beings full credit. Somehow, we've managed to come up with not one but two distinctly apocalyptic ways to potentially destroy ourselves and thi…
(2026-09-10). Exhibition marking Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A commemorative exhibition celebrating the 70th birthday of late Hong Kong singer and actor Leslie Cheung opened Tuesday at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
(2026-09-10). SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy backs Trump's protectionist Hollywood agenda. wsws.org The scheme turns public money into corporate subsidies without restoring stable employment, leaving workers to absorb its economic and social costs.
(2026-09-10). Punjabi family deported from Canada after eights years, asylum claim, humanitarian grounds rejected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Canadian authorities have deported a Punjabi family and rejected their asylum claim and subsequent request to remain in the country on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. The family, originally from Punjab's Jalandhar and residing in Quebec, had spent nearly eight years in Canada, where the parents worked, paid taxes and raised their two children. | Why did family seek asylum in Canada ? | Harish travelled to Canada on a visitor visa in 2018 and later applied for asylum. | In his application, he said he had operated a grocery store in India and alleged that police, under pressure from a po…
(2026-09-10). Real History: After 9/11, the "War on Terror" Was a War of Terror. indybay.org
(2026-09-10). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). The human cost of not knowing: Families search for missing loved ones with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Sunday 9/27: Natasha Dedrick:An Alabama journey into history, healing, and interconnectedness. indybay.org
(2026-09-10). Colombia: The ICRC assesses the needs of communities affected by armed conflict following the earthquake. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Ethiopia: January to June 2026 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite. geo.tv
(2026-09-10). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January 2026-June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon systems. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Colombia: After the earthquake, Chocó's schools face a long recovery. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-10). 2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance. icrc.org
(2026-09-09). 'Do Not Join a War of Aggression': South Koreans Rally Against Potential Hormuz Deployment. news.antiwar.com Protesters gathered near the US Embassy in Seoul on Wednesday to rally against joining the US war with Iran, as the South Korean government is considering deploying military forces to help the US efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz. Carrying signs that read "Do Not Join a War of Aggression" and "No Military Deployment …
(2026-09-09). Is this Mojtaba's biggest blow to Trump? Iran just caught America's 'most advanced' underwater drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's IRGC Navy claims it has captured an advanced U.S. unmanned underwater vessel near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz in what it described as a "complex intelligence and operational" mission. The reported seizure comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran clashes at sea, although the claim has not been independently verified and Washington has not confirmed the capture.
(2026-09-09). Trump abandons Taiwan before China's invasion? First new F-16s abort delivery flight. hindustantimes.com Taiwan's first two newly built F-16 Block 70 fighters reportedly turned back to Pearl Harbor—Hickam in Hawaii shortly after taking off on September 7 for the next leg of their transit to Guam. The reason has not been publicly confirmed. The aircraft—tail numbers 6727 and 6728—had already spent more than two weeks in Hawaii after arriving from the U.S. mainland in August, further delaying delivery to Taiwan's Zhihang Air Base in Taitung.
(2026-09-09). Israel's grip on American politics is finally being questioned. mondoweiss.net 
From Iraq to Iran, the Israel lobby has, for decades, pushed America towards wars in the Middle East. But with Trump's wildly unpopular Iran war, the unshakeable power of the Israel lobby is finally being called into question.
(2026-09-09). Iran's top power trio meet in Tehran for 'secret' talks after seizure of America's 'advanced' drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's top leadership has held a high-level meeting in Tehran as tensions with the U.S. escalate, with President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the judiciary chief. The talks come after Iran's Navy claimed the capture of a U.S. unmanned submersible, while President Donald Trump touted the success of the American naval blockade.
(2026-09-09). Iran's proxy war is back: Trump aide points straight to Mojtaba's hand behind Saudi attacks | Watch. hindustantimes.com The U.S. says it is closely monitoring escalating Houthi activity, warning of an Iranian hand behind the group's actions. Washington also highlighted its strong defence relationship with Saudi Arabia and said ground operations are underway against Houthi advances, while stopping short of announcing any new U.S. military action.
(2026-09-09). DHS Claims TPS for 170,000 Salvadorans Will Remain Despite Looming Expiration. truthout.org Temporary protected status for 170,000 Salvadorans is set to expire at midnight Wednesday, but the Department of Homeland Security said protections will remain in place until the Trump administration makes a decision to extend or terminate El Salvador's designation, in place since 2001. "An announcement on El Salvador's TPS will be made at the appropriate time," a DHS spokesperson said in an… |
(2026-09-09). Israel's war leaves Lebanon's schools balancing students and the displaced. aljazeera.com Schools in Lebanon are set to start on September 15, but many still host people displaced by Israel's war.
(2026-09-09). UCLA doctoral student sues over punishment for anti-genocide protests. wsws.org UCLA doctoral student Dylan Kupsh is suing after nearly two years of disciplinary proceedings, campus exclusion and a withheld degree tied to his anti-genocide protests.
(2026-09-09). In His Trade War, Trump Crossed a Red Line: Canada's French Language Policies. truthout.org As trade war escalates between the U.S. and Canada, Donald Trump spent the Labor Day weekend sharing generative AI images of him as a hockey player beating up Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney took a more serious tone, releasing a 15-minute video (20 minutes in French) on Tuesday morning speaking directly to Canadians. In it, he said that by standing up to Trump's belligerence… |
(2026-09-09). UNICEF Cuba promotes green jobs in the sugar sector. radiohc.cu The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF Cuba) has announced that, through partnerships with UN agencies, a project is underway in the country to promote green jobs for young people. | The initiative, as the organization explained on its Facebook page, is being implemented through the Green Jobs for Youth Pact, with the participation of the International Labor Organization for Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations Environment Program, and UNICEF, in coordination with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. | The sugar sector was selected as a strategic entry point for a pilot program that links…
(2026-09-09). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba jamás volverá a ser colonia. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este martes que su país "tiene claro que jamás volverá a ser colonia ni neocolonia" de ningún imperio. | En un mensaje difundido a través de sus redes sociales, el mandatario sostuvo que la nación caribeña conoce profundamente el significado histórico de haber estado subordinado a dos potencias imperiales en el pasado.Cuba, que conoce bien el significado de haber sido colonia y neocolonia de dos imperios, tiene claro que jamás volverá a serlo de ninguno", señaló. | Agregó que "la sangre q…
(2026-09-09). Continúa presentación en Chile de libro sobre Fidel. radiohc.cu Tras su exitosa presentación en la Casa del Escritor de Santiago, el libro "Fidel. Una Revolución cargada de futuro" continuará su recorrido este mes de septiembre por otras ciudades de Chile. | Así lo dio a conocer David Hevia, coautor junto a Hugo Pizarro, de este texto sobre la historia de la Revolución Cubana y de su líder, Fidel Castro. | Hevia informó a Prensa Latina que el volumen, de Helena Ediciones, se agotó la primera noche de su presentación en esta capital y ya imprimen una segunda tirada y se prevé una tercera edición. | La obra de 213 páginas, 16 capítulos y 63 fotografías será presentada el 23 de…
(2026-09-09). The Return of Ancient History. scheerpost.com Jon Wilson Informed Coment On October 27, Israelis go to the polls in an election fraught with debate about ancient history. The country's right-wing finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has concrete plans to extend sovereignty over much of the West Bank and all of Gaza, sometimes speaking of expanding as far as Damascus. Netanyahu has invoked …
(2026-09-09). Fruit of science grants may be used for weapons, EU tells Israel. electronicintifada.net Gaza researchers awarded a pittance.
(2026-09-09). Israeli-made film about Gaza civilian deaths to debut in Venice. al-monitor.com A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers that promises to shed light on Israel's killing of civilians in Gaza is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. | "NAZA" by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor promises fresh revelations about the bombing of Gaza based on testimony from Israeli forces.
(2026-09-09). Who was Wafaa Akila, the Gaza girl killed on her first day of school? mronline.org 
Nine-year-old Wafaa Akila was killed with her father in Gaza City after leaving school to buy supplies for the new year.
(2026-09-09). Gaza students with overseas university offers, scholarships remain trapped. aljazeera.com As a new term begins, students promised places abroad face impossible immigration rules.
(2026-09-09). The US—Venezuela Oil Pact in Critical Historical Context. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Sep 06, 2026 It is irresponsible to assert categorically that the US—Venezuela oil pact is beneficial [for Venezuela], especially if it is evaluated in isolation from issues such as external debt and fundamental political and geopolitical variables. Yes, what was formally announced in terms of royalties and taxes allows for projecting, …
(2026-09-09). Why Pentagon is the Central Axis of the US-Venezuela Oil Deal. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Sep 4, 2026 According to the fact sheet published by the White House on August 31, the Office of Strategic Capital of the Pentagon (renamed the Department of War) will own 35% of the shares of the company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), selected by the Trump administration to lead …
(2026-09-09). Venezuela: National Popular Consultation for Communal Projects Scheduled for October 18. orinocotribune.com The National Popular Consultation, through which Venezuelan communes select their priority projects, has been scheduled for October 18. On Monday, September 7, the general secretary of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, said that PSUV members are constantly holding events and assemblies with the aim of participating in the consultation. "The number …
(2026-09-09). Over 1,400 Homes Repaired by Venezuelan State Following Earthquakes. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the reparation of 440 additional residences in Caracas as part of the state program to repair infrastructure affected by the June 24 double earthquake, bringing the total to 1,476 homes repaired to date. The delivery took place at Block 4 of the Ruperto Lugo sector, in the …
(2026-09-09). Venezuela Reactivates Chivacoa—Barquisimeto Railway Service After Years of Closure. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela has reactivated the railway service connecting Chivacoa, in Yaracuy state, with Barquisimeto, the capital of neighboring Lara state, following several years of suspension and extensive rehabilitation work along the route. The State Railways Institute (IFE) announced the reopening after completing repairs that included stabilizing 33 kilometers of track between Chivacoa and Yaritagua and …
(2026-09-09). US Ambassador Threatens Britain With Economic Retaliation. popularresistance.org US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said Washington will certainly hit back if Britain proceeds with trade sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, telling BBC that a response could come from the federal government and from individual US states. | Huckabee said acting in this way against "a partner, Israel" risked a "huge economic impact on British businesses," which he warned could find themselves "banned" from operating "in a number of states." | He told BBC the planned ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods would be "discrimination against the Jewish people," singling o…
(2026-09-09). Anti-Merger Coalition Urges Trackside Communities To Speak Up. popularresistance.org The Stop the Rail Merger Coalition is looking to stir up local opposition to the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger in trackside communities that would see an increase in train and truck traffic if regulators approve the proposed transcontinental combination. | The coalition — which includes BNSF Railway, CPKC, shipper organizations, and three rail labor unions — on Thursday released an online interactive map tool that combines projected merger-related increases in train traffic and freight volume with existing blocked-crossing and safety data.
(2026-09-09). Washington Didn't Remake the Middle East. fpif.org 
(2026-09-09). Niger accuses France of supporting coup attempt. infobrics.org Joint Russian and African forces work to prevent the growth of terrorism on the continent. Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert.
(2026-09-09). Air traffic control glitch sparks aviation chaos, 1,300 flights cancelled across UK. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than 1,000 flights were cancelled across the United Kingdom on Tuesday after a technical problem at the country's air traffic control provider, NATS, caused major disruption at several airports. | According to flight tracking platform FlightRadar24, nearly 1,300 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled. Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Edinburgh were among the airports affected. Dublin Airport in neighbouring Ireland also reported dozens of cancellations. | NATS says system problem fixedNATS said the disruption was caused by a fault in its flight data processing…
(2026-09-09). Can Pakistan Escape Its Endless Cycle of Political Confrontation? thinktank.pk Pakistan's political crisis is entering another difficult phase as confrontation between the government and opposition once again moves toward the streets. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans for a major protest in Islamabad on September 27, while the government has warned about the possibility of disruption and violence. The dispute has already reached the …
(2026-09-09). Brazilian judiciary scandal exposes crisis of rule one month before elections. wsws.org A month before Brazil's elections, feuding factions of the Federal Supreme Court have exposed the terminal crisis of the political regime built on the 1988 Constitution.
(2026-09-09). China, U.S. maintain communication on AI: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn China and the United States are maintaining communication on AI-related issues, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-09-09). AI Testimonial Video Maker for Entrepreneurs: How to Turn Customer Feedback Into Video That Converts. moguldom.com 
Every entrepreneur knows the pattern: you deliver genuinely good work, customers are satisfied, they leave a positive review or send a thank-you email — and then that feedback sits in an inbox or a review platform, doing a fraction of the work it could be doing if it existed in the format that actually moves …
(2026-09-09). It's Time For The Left To Rethink The Kurdish Question. popularresistance.org On 25 August 2026, Mazloum Abdi announced from the People's Palace in Damascus the end of the mission of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their dissolution as an independent military force, alongside the dissolution of the Autonomous Administration and its affiliated military and civilian structures and their integration into the institutions of the Syrian state. This announcement followed the extensive military operation in January, which paved the way for a negotiating track that culminated in the integration of its forces and institutions within the Syrian state.
(2026-09-09). Could Najib's Possible Pardon Put Malaysia's Anti Corruption Fight at Risk? moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia's ruling coalition has said that people convicted in high profile corruption and abuse of power cases should serve their full sentences, as reports emerge that former Prime Minister Najib Razak may be seeking another royal pardon. Najib has been imprisoned since 2022 after convictions linked to the multibillion dollar 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. …
(2026-09-09). 9/11 25th Anniversary: Rousing the sleeping dragon. independentaustralia.net 
As the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks nears, Frances Letters reflects on the conditions that create such vengeful acts.
(2026-09-09). Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 142nd House District race in Bucks County. whyy.org In the Here's What's at stake in the race for the 142nd House District seat?:…
(2026-09-09). China's Aid to Nepal: A New Model of Global South Cooperation? moderndiplomacy.eu China's aid model to Nepal, especially during crises and natural disasters, is a prime example of Global South solidarity, presented by Beijing as a development alternative to Western aid that is often contingent on political and structural reforms. This partnership primarily aims to serve the objectives of China's Belt and Road Initiative by transforming Nepal …
(2026-09-09). Why Defeating Al-Ittihad Tonight is Important for Al-Nassr. ummid.com The countdown has begun for the all important Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 26/27 latest Group Match tonight, and winning this match is important for the reigning SPL Champions.
(2026-09-09). Hutu and Tutsi: The history behind the divide. aljazeera.com How a colonial legacy continues to shape conflict and identity.
(2026-09-09). Dortmund's Karetsas hospitalised after collapsing in Champions League match. aljazeera.com Greek teenage star Konstantinos Karetsas faced 'circulatory problems' and was stretchered off during the match against Villarreal.
(2026-09-09). Danbury and Connecticut unite against anti-immigrant terror. peoplesworld.org 
DANBURY, Conn.—As families prepared for back-to-school days in Danbury last week, the Department of Homeland Security brought down a reign of terror on the community with massive ICE raids. Parents were taken in front of their children, at school buses and child care centers. The entire community was horrified, calling for an end to the …
(2026-09-09). Why the Global South needs an industrial policy. strategic-culture.su While capitalism confines the Global South to raw extraction and cheap exports, democratic planning can break dependence, claim technological control, and turn resources into collective economic power. | Join us on , , and .
(2026-09-09). We Continue Our Commitment to Peace in Africa by Strengthening Our Security. worldbeyondwar.org 
From August 31 to September 3, 2026, I had the opportunity to participate in a training-of-trainers program on Comprehensive Protection in Douala, Cameroon, organized by Peace Brigades International (PBI). #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-09-09). Xi's Global South Tour Signed Zero New Dollars. moderndiplomacy.eu Coalition-building requires new joint capital committed at the moment of political signaling. Hedging requires only showing up where the money already flows and collecting the credit for it in front of cameras. This week, in Bishkek and Cairo, Xi did the second. Xi Jinping spent the past week in Bishkek and Cairo, and coverage cast …
(2026-09-09). Real History: After 9/11, the 'War on Terror' Was a War of Terror. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2026-09-09). Israeli prosecutors indict 12 prison guards after Palestinian detainee beaten to death. nationofchange.org 
Text messages seized by investigators show guards discussing the beating as it happened…
(2026-09-09). Pakistan Moves to Expel Afghan Medical Students. hrw.org Click to expand Image | King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan. | © 2014 Razaawais141/Wikimedia | Without warning, Pakistan has directed all medical and dental institutions to expel Afghan students and arrange to send them back to Afghanistan. It is the latest move by Pakistani authorities to summarily deport Afghans from the country.Especially for Afghan women students, being returned to Afghanistan ends their chances of ever becoming doctors or dentists, as the Taliban have banned all women from universities and medical training.Pakistan's medical institutions have also suspended new admission…
(2026-09-09). How Saving Cattle in Zimbabwe is Saving Its Lions. nationofchange.org 
I realised that protecting lions inside the park meant little if we were not also protecting people living alongside them.
(2026-09-09). Saturday 9/19: Seaside: Coastal Cleanup Day. indybay.org Throughout the Monterey Bay area and in Seaside: Laguna Grande Regional Park and Robert's Lake. Check-in location is at the dirt parking lot between Laguna Grande Park Lakeside entrance and Chili's.
(2026-09-09). Death Toll in US-Backed Saudi Strike on Yemen Prison Rises to 23. news.antiwar.com The death toll in the September 7 Saudi strike on a prison in Yemen's northern al-Jawf province has risen to 23 as rescue workers have pulled more bodies out of the rubble, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Initial reports said that at least seven people, including a child, were killed by the airstrike, but …
(2026-09-09). 3 dead, several trapped as Delhi building accommodating students collapses. ummid.com At least three people have died while two others are in a critical condition as a 5-storay building accommodating students in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed like a house of cards.
(2026-09-09). China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 17.6% year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about $5.13 trillion) in the first eight months of 2026.
(2026-09-09). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Choice Filling Starts Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started from today i.e. Monday September 07, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Choice Filling and Locking for MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling conducted for admission in Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-09-09). Historians Wendy Goldman, Lewis Siegelbaum, other academics and workers demand freedom for Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Letters demanding the release of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk continue to arrive at the Pervomaisk City District Court and the Mykolaiv Court of Appeal from historians, workers and opponents of war on four continents.
(2026-09-09). Energy future: Made in China by coal. wattsupwiththat.com in China, 55% of power is produced by coal and the cost of household electricity is 8 cents per kWh. In the UK, coal's percentage of electricity was 30% in 2010 but that has declined to less than 1%. Consequently, the cost of electricity for families has increased 250% — from 16 cents to over 40 cents per kWh — and is still on the rise. No wonder 37% of England's families pay over 10% of their income on energy.
(2026-09-09). Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan. aljazeera.com Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 mm of rain in a single hour…
(2026-09-09). The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Designed to Rarely Say No. progressivehub.net SAM BIDDLE | THE INTERCEPT…
(2026-09-09). Why Nepal is demanding climate justice and compensation after deadly floods. aljazeera.com Nepal's politicians have said the country is bearing the brunt for climate change caused by other nations.
(2026-09-09). Peters' 'hot air' over Israeli settlement trade ban rules out of step with world. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A pro-Palestine national advocacy and protest group has accused New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as being "derelict in its duties" if it is unable to identify and ban products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) made this statement today following announcements by…
(2026-09-09). Back-to-School Special: Students in many elite Universities will be taught a distorted history of the Vietnam War this year that recycles CIA talking points. mronline.org 
The Vietnam War was a horrific war rooted in U.S. government lies that resulted in the deaths of some two million Vietnamese civilians.
(2026-09-09). China Says Regional Integration Is The Path To Security In West Asia. popularresistance.org Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined the need for stronger international coordination for common security in West Asia and a reaffirmation of the UN Charter and international law. | Xi demanded external powers must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries in the region and stop interfering in their internal affairs. | China is ready to work with the countries in the region to "safeguard the security of international shipping lanes, advance development cooperation, promote the convergence of interests of regional countries, gradually enhance mutual trust, and eliminate root causes of the c…
(2026-09-09). Troubled league LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection in US. aljazeera.com LIV Golf says it intends to restructure its business with a $49.6m bankruptcy loan provided by the Saudi PIF.
(2026-09-09). Palestine Forum condemns NZ for talk, no 'meaningful action' over illegal Israeli settlements. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand has called on the New Zealand government to follow France, the UK, Canada and nine other countries to impose restrictions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Twelve countries have now announced measures targeting trade connected to Israeli settlements, signalling growing international…
(2026-09-09). India's 7.8% GDP: The Problem Is Not With The Number Alone. ummid.com Why should 5, 7 or 9 per cent growth ultimately matter unless sustained growth gives us more productive jobs, greater investment in education and health, rising real incomes, greater household savings and asset ownership, better public services, declining vulnerability and a progressively wider distribution of economic security?
(2026-09-09). Joe Torsella goes from Pa. treasurer to the Philly Fringe Fest in his first one-man show. whyy.org 
(2026-09-09). WSWS readers in Asia demand the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org "Bogdan has not done anything wrong; he is making a great contribution to world peace and democracy. He is uniting Ukrainian and Russian workers against a war that does not belong to them." — A young worker in China…
(2026-09-09). Monday 9/7: Palo Alto: Labor Day Tesla Takedown Protest – Workers Over Billionaires! indybay.org Sidewalk outside of Tesla Global Engineering Headquarters | 3000 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304…
(2026-09-09). Mamdani launches NYC Mayor's Office of Worker Power. mronline.org 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched the Mayor's Office of Worker Power to help workers organize, understand their rights and connect with unions and worker centers. The office will focus particularly on immigrants and undocumented workers vulnerable to workplace abuses.
(2026-09-09). 600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru. aljazeera.com Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.
(2026-09-09). Turkish preface to A Socialist Opponent of the NATO War in Ukraine: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The Turkish edition of this volume appears under conditions in which the International Committee of the Fourth International has intensified its campaign for Bogdan's freedom globally following the verdict.
(2026-09-09). Mamdani says Giuliani, Bush, and EPA hid 9/11 dangers. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—In the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaeda attacks on Manhattan and D.C., New York City officials—along with Republican President George W. Bush's Environmental Protection Agency—hid the threat of toxic fumes, asbestos particles, ashes, dust, and flaming jet fuel from the public, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Sept.8. That exposed …
(2026-09-09). State Grid Suqian Power Supply Company: AR glasses enable 'information seeking for assets'. ecns.cn Wearing AR glasses for on‚Äësite metrology‚Äëasset operations that day, he scanned electric meters to be dispatched and retrieved devices following voice prompts, finishing the whole verification process in less than three minutes.
(2026-09-09). 'South Park' Changes Name To 'South America,' Mocking Trump, Google And Apple All At Once [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: South Park / x | They say if you want to know the true history of any era in politics, you should look to the satirists of the time. | OK, nobody ever said that, but maybe they should, especially when talking about the political landscape under President Donald Trump. Although, to be fair, it must be difficult to come up with satirical ways to depict a presidency that is a consistent parody of itself. How would one even make satire out of the 24/7 sketch comedy show that is the Trump administration? | Well, the writers and creators of South Park have been doing a pretty decent job of it, and now that T…
(2026-09-09). 'Israel's Shrill Attack on Ed Miliband Exposes Its Weakness'. bylinetimes.com I listened with increasing outrage and disbelief as a series of Israeli figures, including the country's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, accused the British Government of imposing trade restrictions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank for purely domestic political reasons. They alleged that the British Government's action is nothing more than virtue signalling, in order to appease the Labour Party's left wing in the run-up to the party's annual conference, to fend off an electoral challenge from the Green Party, and to win the support of pro-Palestinian voters, in the upcoming by-election in Keir St…
(2026-09-09). Can Trump's Unusual Midterm Convention Help Republicans Defy History? moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are taking an unusual approach to the 2026 midterm elections by holding a national Republican convention in Dallas, just weeks before voters head to the polls. Unlike traditional party conventions, the gathering is not being held to nominate a presidential candidate or formally approve a party platform. Instead, …
(2026-09-09). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-09). The Saddest Cattle in the World: Atahualpa Yupanqui, Empire, and the Sound of Stolen Land. publicbooks.org "He only needed that couplet. Two lines that conjure the story of an entire social order."
(2026-09-09). Explainer: Why BJP's Confidence is Fraying on the Ground. ummid.com What should worry the BJP's strategists is not any one poll number but the pattern underneath: a governing party discovering that its most effective opposition in 2026 was not the Congress or a regional rival but a satirical Instagram page turned street movement, staffed by people too young to remember the party's rise.
(2026-09-09). Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump's Dallas event. aljazeera.com Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
(2026-09-09). Army Now Testing Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon Built for Mass Production. twz.com 
Serial production of the relatively crude but cheap weapon is slated to begin in Texas next year, with plans to also build the weapon in Germany and Israel.
(2026-09-09). Brazil Faces Key Democratic Test. fpif.org On October 4, tens of millions of Brazilian voters will head to the polls to select the president of the second most populous nation in the Western Hemisphere. Although there is a field of 13 candidates, this crucial contest will The entire world is waiting to see if th…
(2026-09-09). US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment. aljazeera.com Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.
(2026-09-09). The case for the US going back to the firing squad. aljazeera.com John Malcolm of the Meese Institute tells Al Jazeera that the US should 'go back to a firing squad'.
(2026-09-09). Song: Abolish ICE for Good. indybay.org Tune: John Brown's Body…
(2026-09-09). "Let's Just Round Them Up" : The Rise of Islamophobia in the Post-9/11 Domestic War on Terror. democracynow.org 
The attacks on September 11, 2001, unleashed a wave of Islamophobia in the United States that resulted in widespread harassment and persecution of Muslim Americans. In addition to vigilante attacks targeting Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim, there was also state repression including police roundups, community surveillance, prosecutions on often flimsy terrorism charges and mass deportations. Meanwhile, the wars launched by the United States in the aftermath of 9/11 have killed close to 1 million people in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen and elsewhere, according to the Costs of War Project at Brown Unive…
(2026-09-09). Yemen's Saudi-backed forces strike Houthis on western coast. aljazeera.com Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces are intensifying their counteroffensive against the Houthis.
(2026-09-09). The other face of Poland's "economic miracle" unitedworldint.com By Yasin OkyayBetween 1990 and 2026, Poland nearly tripled its per capita income, becoming one of Europe's fastest-growing economies. It was the only EU country to avoid recession during the 2008 global financial crisis and the first former Eastern Bloc economy to attain "developed" status. Economist Marcin Piatkowski explains this leap by arguing that Poland dismantled …
(2026-09-09). Kazakh delegate on BRI: Sinology serves as bridge between China and the world丨Insights. ecns.cn Adil Kaukenov, director of the "Belt and Road" Research and Education Center of Kazakhstan, shared his firsthand observations of the changes the "Belt and Road Initiative" has brought to trade, education, and beyond to the two countries.
(2026-09-09). Courts Issue Conflicting Decisions Over GOP's Gerrymandered Maps in Missouri. truthout.org A high-stakes legal fight over Missouri's congressional map was engulfed in chaos late Tuesday after the US Supreme Court and a lower federal court issued conflicting decisions on whether the state can use aggressively gerrymandered district lines that Republicans drew last year at the behest of President Donald Trump. US Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump nominee… |
(2026-09-09). Trump's 9/11 rescue story goes viral: Did firefighters carry him from a collapsing building? | Watch. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump recalled a dramatic moment during 9/11 memorial service, which involved two firefighters who rushed to pull him to safety after they feared a U.S. Steel structure was about to collapse. Trump, during a 9/11 praised the firefighters for their quick response, claiming that they literally lifted him and carried him away from the danger.
(2026-09-09). Is China's AI Rise Deepening the US Technology Security Battle? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States has accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of systematically copying technology from American AI firms, escalating an already tense technology relationship between the world's two largest economies. US law enforcement and intelligence officials allege that Chinese companies are using AI distillation, a technique that allows smaller models to learn from the outputs of …
(2026-09-09). Treasury refuses to close private jet tax loophole senators call a giveaway to billionaires. nationofchange.org 
The formula values a flight from New York to Washington at $236, against a fair market cost of up to $5,112…
(2026-09-09). How the UK's ban on Israeli settlement goods has limits. aljazeera.com Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
(2026-09-09). AYUSH AACCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Apply before September 13. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website 'aaccc.gov.in' from August 31. 2026 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1.
(2026-09-09). Flash floods surge through Morocco's Atlas Mountains. aljazeera.com Video shows floodwaters sweeping through Morocco's Atlas Mountains after heavy rain in Khenifra.
(2026-09-09). US removes Syria from its "state sponsors of terrorism" list. wsws.org The pseudo-left's "revolution" rhetoric served to provide a cover for Washington's regime-change operation—as the Kurds' capitulation, and their own inability to explain it, confirms.
(2026-09-09). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11: 04 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-09-09). A Series of Hanging Deaths Has Black Families Demanding Answers. capitalbnews.org 
This story discusses suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or use the chat feature at 988lifeline.org to connect with trained counselors 24/7. A Kentucky family still awaits …
(2026-09-09). The Air We Breathe Is Under Attack: Smoke, Climate Change and Global Health. thinktank.pk Second-hand smoke is already one of the world's largest preventable environmental health risks. But its significance is changing as climate change creates a more complicated air-pollution landscape. A new global assessment estimates that 2.71 billion people were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, including 767 million children under 15. Exposure was associated with an estimated …
(2026-09-09). UK Rejects Jamaica's Historic Demand for Reparations for Slavery. orinocotribune.com The UK government has firmly rejected this Monday Jamaica's demand for financial reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as a Jamaican delegation formally requested £10 billion in compensation from King Charles III. The British government reiterated on Septembre 7 that it will not pay financial reparations for the country's role in the …
(2026-09-09). Delhi Hostel Collapse Death Toll 7, Many Still Under Debris. ummid.com The death toll in the Delhi hostel building which collapsed Sunday has risen to 7 with 12 of some 50 others trapped under the debris rescued, officials said.
(2026-09-09). Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Approve Voter Database [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: CJ Gunther / Getty | We're only two months away from the midterm elections, but that hasn't stopped the Trump administration from doing everything in its power to sow chaos and undermine confidence in the outcome. The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for permission to use Social Security data to verify state voter rolls. |
(2026-09-09). Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro to set up Sabalenka semifinal at US Open. aljazeera.com Pegula claims a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Navarro in an all-American quarterfinal and will face Sabalenka on Thursday.
(2026-09-09). Norway's seizure of a Russian vessel is a dangerous escalation. responsiblestatecraft.org Last week, Norwegian authorities
(2026-09-09). RSF slams 'outrageous' failure to bring justice 9 years after killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Angered by the lack of full justice nearly a decade after the assassination of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has demanded the government take measures to protect journalists and media freedom. On 2 September 2026, the Criminal Court in Valletta found Yorgen Fenech, the Maltese businessman linked…
(2026-09-09). Germany's Fascist Party Just Won Control of a State Government. truthout.org The far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party scored a landslide victory this past Sunday in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, although it fell short of a majority in its bid to form the first far right state government in the country's postwar history. It won 43.8 percent of the vote, more than doubling its share of the vote five years ago in the region, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz'… |
(2026-09-09). Firing reported at Punjabi singer Ammy Virk's convoy in Canada's Abbotsford after concert: Sources. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A convoy linked to Punjabi singer Ammy Virk was reportedly targeted in shooting in British Columbia, Canada, late Saturday, hours after his concert. | According to sources, Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk's convoy was allegedly targeted in the firing. Abbotsford Police have confirmed a shooting in the 2500-block of McCallum Road. However, police have not yet revea…
(2026-09-09). The 'invisible Greeks': Hollywood, the Odyssey, and the question of cultural identity. onlineopinion.com.au Christopher Nolan's Odyssey continues an entrenched Western tradition of culturally appropriating ancient cultures and eviscerating them.
(2026-09-09). Gujarat NEET UG Round 2 Merit List 2026, Choice Filling Schedule Published. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List of the students, who are seeking admission in different medical and dental colleges for the year 2026-27, and are now participating in the Second Round of MBBS and BDS Counselling.
(2026-09-09). Chasm between workers and union apparatus on full display at Detroit Labor Day parade. wsws.org With workers facing existential threats on multiple fronts, trade unions could only mobilize a tiny fraction of their membership for the annual Detroit Labor Day event.
(2026-09-09). Madison, September 12, 2026: Community Pharmacy 54 Year Anniversary! wibailoutpeople.org 
COMING UP THIS SATURDAY! Join us for our 54th anniversary celebration! We'll have cake and refreshments, freebies, giveaways, and herb walk, and more! Come by Saturday, September 12th between 10am and 5pm to celebrate with us! |
(2026-09-09). 'New level of bastardry' Australia releases NZYQ agreement with Naoero. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kaya Selby and Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific An Australian senator says the release of terms for a controversial deportation deal between Australia and Naoero (formerly Nauru) raises more questions than it answers. The Australian government has released an agreement to deport more than 350 refugees and asylum seekers to Naoero, known as the…
(2026-09-09). Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from charities funding Israel war machine. asiapacificreport.nz Australia's Labor and the Coalition have voted down a Greens amendment to strip tax breaks from charities funding illegal Israeli settlements and the IDF. Stephanie Tran reports for Michael West Media. By Stephanie Tran The Labor Government has joined with the Coalition to vote against a Greens amendment which would have stripped deductible gift recipient…
(2026-09-09). Shanghai Pudong Airport named Asia-Pacific's best-connected airport. ecns.cn Shanghai Pudong International Airport has been ranked the best-connected airport in the Asia-Pacific for 2025, according to the Airport Industry Connectivity Report released on Monday by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East.
(2026-09-09). Trump Paid His Favorite Aide Natalie Harp $45,000 in "Gifts," Records Show. truthout.org President Donald Trump has doled out around $150,000 in cash gifts to three young, loyalist White House employees, including his controversial executive assistant Natalie Harp. The gifts were detailed on disclosure forms, which federal workers are required to fill out each year. The payments were officially listed as "Cash Gift for Holidays" on all three of the staffers' disclosures. |
(2026-09-09). BRICS and China: Why the Global South Is Seeking a Bigger Voice. infobrics.org The global economic order is entering a period of change. For decades, the institutions governing international finance, trade and development have reflected the priorities of established economic powers. Yet emerging economies are creating pressure for a system that gives developing countries greater influence over decisions affecting their future…
(2026-09-09). How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK, others? aljazeera.com Israel announced four countermeasures including the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
(2026-09-09). Postcard wishlists: what foreign youth hope to bring home from China. ecns.cn Let's hear what international students have to say about their expectations for BRI trade.
(2026-09-09). New Hampshire primary results: Key takeaways for US midterm elections. aljazeera.com The GOP aims to gain a New England foothold as Democrats strive to retain the Senate seat.
(2026-09-09). Australia: 25 Years of Abusive Offshore Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Naoero, formerly Nauru, island, March 2023. | © 2023 mtcurado/Getty Images | (Sydney) — The Australian government has caused thousands of people seeking asylum to suffer grave abuses under its offshore detention system, which began in September 2001, Human Rights Watch said today.Over the past 25 years, Australia has forcibly transferred more than 5,000 asylum seekers to Naoero (formerly called Nauru) and Manus Island, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Those transferred have experienced inhumane conditions and serious harm to their mental and physical health. The United Nations refugee…
(2026-09-09). CODEPINK Statement: Marking 25 Years of the Global War of Terror. commondreams.org Twenty-five years ago, in the ashes of the September 11th attacks, the United States launched what it called the "Global War on Terror." While the country was afraid and vulnerable, neoconservatives in the Bush administration, like then-Vice President Dick Cheney, saw an opening for expanding empire and U.S. hegemony by selling the country and its allies a story of revenge and "freedom." What they ushered in, however, was a brutal invasion and occupation of both Afghanistan and Iraq that spanned over two decades, both of which had nothing to do with 9/11. For the past 25 years, the "Global War on Terror" has b…
(2026-09-09). Trump denials can't hide billions in US weapons sent to Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org Trying to pin the blame for the depletion of U.S. military stockpiles on something other than the war in Iran, President Donald Trump fell back on a usual scapegoat last week: Ukraine. "The Biden administration gave far more munitions away to Ukraine, at no cost to them whatsoever, than we have used in Iran," Trump
(2026-09-09). Rural communities fear impacts of data centers. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-09-09). Meet 9/11 Health Watch, NYC Group Behind Mayor Mamdani's Release of 170K Pages on Ground Zero Toxins. democracynow.org 
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unsealed more than 170,000 pages of records that offer new insights into how the city responded to the disaster. Some of the papers indicate that officials lied about the hazardous toxins that burned and remained near ground zero for months afterward, even as the government assured New Yorkers the air was safe to breathe and rushed to reopen Lower Manhattan for business. In addition to the nearly 3,000 people killed on 9/11, thousands more are believed to have died from illnesses related to the attacks, including fro…
(2026-09-09). Fifty Years After Mao: A Legacy for Changing the Current of History. mronline.org 
The revolutionary period left more than a founding image. It created institutions, social expectations, and forms of political work that continue to move within the society built upon them.
(2026-09-09). Thailand's Democratic Dilemma. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Democracy in Thailand is characterized by a struggle between the country's political elites' desires to dominate the country's political system and the will of the populace. The problem of democracy is rooted in the fact that power in Thailand lies with such authorities as the Thai monarchy, army, and powerful families, …
(2026-09-09). A stinking mess: government cuts leave UK facing chicken waste crisis. nationofchange.org 
Closure of litter incineration plants could force tonnes of toxic waste into British waterways…
(2026-09-09). Newly Released Records Show Officials Lied About Air Toxins Following 9/11. truthout.org Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unsealed more than 170,000 pages of records that offer new insights into how the city responded to the disaster. Some of the papers indicate that officials lied about the hazardous toxins that burned and remained near ground zero for months afterward, even as the government assured New Yorkers the air… |
(2026-09-09). Japanese yen turbulence continues to threaten global financial markets. wsws.org A rise in Japanese interest rates may halt the yen's slide but set off a disorderly unwinding of the so-called "carry trade."
(2026-09-09). Newly created viruses are a warning. We still have a window to stop AI-enabled bioweapons. mronline.org 
One prevention strategy is mandatory gene synthesis screening, an idea gaining traction‚ÄØamong the highest levels of the AI industry and political leadership.
(2026-09-09). Trump's Arctic threats: why Canada and Europe need cooperation with Russia. infobrics.org Trump's growing pressure on Canada and Europe (over Greenland and now Iceland) is exposing the limits of a purely trans-Atlantic approach to Arctic governance. With Russia being a key Arctic power, trans-Arctic cooperation would be a natural path for Europe and Canada.
(2026-09-09). Cops Are Using Flock to Spy on People for the Crime of Standing Around. theintercept.com 
(2026-09-09). De la Espriella lifts Colombia's 10-year gun ban. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella lifted a gun ban that had been in place since 2015. According to De la Espriella, the decision seeks to give "good citizens" a way to defend themselves against "criminals." "For years, law-abiding citizens were restricted, while criminals continued to arm themselves to the teeth illegally. That has to …
(2026-09-09). US, Colombia sign memorandums of understanding amid "rebirth" of relations. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the "rebirth" of bilateral relations as they signed memorandums of understanding on nuclear energy and rare earths. The two leaders met in Barranquilla, where De la Espriella lives, as part of Rubio's tour through allied countries in the Andean region. The …
(2026-09-09). Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns. aljazeera.com The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
(2026-09-09). Mario del Pero: Polarity's Dialectician. newleftreview.org Mario del Pero on Anders Stephanson, American Imperatives. Critical reflections on the Cold War as a strategy of US power-projection, from its preeminent historiographical iconoclast.
(2026-09-09). A second hurricane just sideswiped Hawaii — why the islands' usual force field seems to be down in 2026. nationofchange.org 
Cooler ocean temperatures east of the islands typically keep major hurricanes away, but El Niño is helping fuel this year's risks.
(2026-09-09). Interpreters Are Suffering Worse Working Conditions as Employers Integrate AI. truthout.org When Sara Ramirez started as an interpreter for Monterey, California-based LanguageLine Solutions, in October 2020, she saw it as "a regular company." She worked part-time as a Spanish-language interpreter from her home in El Paso, Texas, translating by phone for clients that included the Federal Emergency Management Agency, banks and hospitals. If she encountered a problem… |
(2026-09-09). Trump says Putin wants to make a deal in Ukraine. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had a "great" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the week and that the Russian leader wanted to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine."He is wanting to make a deal, and if (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskiy is wanting to make a deal, that'd be very nice," Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One en route to Dallas for the Republican National Convention.
(2026-09-09). Il nuovo ordine mondiale che punisce gli americani viene favorito da Trump. strategic-culture.su Qual è la battuta, Putin, Xi e Modi? Beh, in realtà è Trump — le cui buffonate infantili ci stanno rendendo tutti ricchi. | Segue nostro Qual era la battuta? Quando i leader di Cina, Russia e India si sono riuniti di recente all'incontro dell'Organizzazione per la Cooperazione di Shanghai (SCO), hanno avuto un momento divertente per qualche secondo, ripreso dai media di tutto il mondo e ampiamente condiviso sui social media. La SCO…