(2026-09-21). The Peril of Trump's Final Act: Would He Use a Tactical Nuclear Weapon in Iran? portside.org The Peril of Trump's Final Act: Would He Use a Tactical Nuclear Weapon in Iran? |
aljazeera.com (2026-09-21). ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
A man has been hospitalised after being shot in the torso by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the Texas capital, Austin, local authorities said.
(2026-09-21). How Trump Violated the Tenets of Realism in Attacking Iran. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The father of and the key figure in Classical Realism, Hans Morgenthau, has some pieces of practical advice for politicians. They include "Never put yourself in a position from which you cannot retreat without losing face and from which you cannot advance without great risks." He also says: "Never allow a weak ally to make decisions for you." It seems that both principles have been disregarded by President Donald Trump ever since he decided to start a military operation against Iran. At the moment it can be argued that the President has got caught in a complica…
(2026-09-21). Lebanon: ICRC facilitates transfer to Lebanon of 5 people detained by Israel. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Calling on Israel to "Repent" During Yom Kippur. indybay.org Chanting "You can't atone for genocide" and "There is no forgiveness for genocide," pro-Palestinian peace activists demonstrated outside the Israeli Consulate two days before Yom Kippur, the sacred Jewish religious holiday of atonement when a person asks God for ethical and spiritual change. The reconciliation includes "regret for wrongdoing, deciding to change, and verbal confession of the sins."
(2026-09-21). Cuba suffers grid collapse, as US sanctions block humanitarian and critical supplies. wsws.org Cuba's national grid collapsed for the sixth time this year, one day after Washington announced new sanctions. More than 7,000 containers of food and medicine are stranded near its coasts.
(2026-09-21). Díaz-Canel: "We are millions writing the great odyssey of Cuban resistance" radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, addressed the recent sanctions imposed by the United States government on entities linked to key sectors of the country's development. | The Cuban leader remarked that the list "will be endless," since "we are millions — in Cuba and around the world — writing the great odyssey of Cuban resistance with talent, patriotism and solidarity." | Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez also warned via his X account of the new offensive by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against institutions a…
(2026-09-21). Wednesday 9/30: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-09-21). Inside Israel's 'soft' ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza through the eyes of its victims. mondoweiss.net 
Through embassy evacuations, academic fellowships, and WHO medical corridors, Palestinians are leaving Gaza in small but steady numbers. Israeli officials call it "voluntary migration," but the Gazans forced to leave know it's part of Israel's plan.
(2026-09-21). Saturday 9/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Hospital" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hERk……
(2026-09-21). Venezuela: Notes on Central Bank's Strategy to Control Exchange Rate and Devaluation. orinocotribune.com By Luis Vicente León — Sep 17, 2026 The announcement made by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) on Monday, September 14, about new interest rates in effect from Tuesday, September 15, is the most visible part of a strategy that the BCV has been assembling for weeks. First, it met with the banks and, …
(2026-09-21). Venezuela's Dialogue Establishes Committee on Freedom of Expression. orinocotribune.com On Friday, September 18, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced that the second day of talks with representatives of the defunct 2015 National Assembly had concluded with an agreement to establish a Technical Committee on Freedom of Expression, Pluralism, and the Right to Information. | "During this second round of talks, the committee will begin a process of consultation, guarantees, and verification of progress in this area, involving the relevant stakeholders and the wider public," according to a joint communiqué signed by both delegations. | Both sides also welcomed Venezuela's decis…
(2026-09-21). Trump admin targets Int'l Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions after Netanyahu warrant. geo.tv The exterior of the International Criminal Court is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, on September 22, 2025. — ReutersSanctions may restrict ICC's access to dollars and global financial system.Move reportedly to go beyond existing sanctions on…
(2026-09-21). Hunan cuisine gains global momentum with nearly 2,000 overseas outlets. ecns.cn The Taste Hunan ∑ 2026 Hunan Cuisine Internationalization Promotion Conference was held in Changsha from Saturday to Sunday, bringing together nearly 1,000 guests to discuss industry cooperation and strategies for expanding the cuisine's global reach.
(2026-09-21). Which is the force closer to fascism in Germany? unitedworldint.com The AfD emerged as the leading party in the September 6 election in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, winning 43.8 percent of the vote. With 39 seats in the state parliament, the party would reach the 42 seats needed to form a government if it secured the support of three more lawmakers. This would put …
(2026-09-21). Global Observance of World Cleanup Day opens in China for first time. ecns.cn The Global Observance of World Cleanup Day 2026 opened on Sunday in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, marking the first time the event has been held in China.
(2026-09-21). Who actually has power at the United Nations? aljazeera.com Every country at the United Nations gets a vote. But five countries have a power the other 188 don't.
(2026-09-21). Cops told about intellectual property. tribune.com.pk 
An awareness workshop regarding intellectual property rights was organised at the Police Lines, where senior officers, SHOs, investigating officials and Muharrirs from across the district participated. | Barrister Malik Bilal Haider delivered a lecture to the police officers regarding intellectual property rights. The officers were briefed on the provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code and the Copyright Ordinance concerning violations of copyrights, trademarks and patents. | The barrister stated that intellectual property rights referred to the legal rights an individual or institution holds over their intellect…
(2026-09-21). UN: Commit to Human Rights, Justice for Grave Crimes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | United Nations headquarters in New York City, December 2020. | © 2020 zz/STRF/STAR MAX/IPx via AP Photo | World leaders at the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City from September 22-28, 2026, should commit to defending human rights, Human Rights Watch said. They should counter attempts to undermine accountability for grave international crimes and the work of the UN and other vital international institutions. Dozens of leaders and foreign ministers from the UN's 193 member countries will attend the General Assembly's general debate. Brazilian Presi…
(2026-09-21). Deutschlands Merz will trotz eines weiteren Wahldebakels im Amt bleiben. strategic-culture.su Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz gerà§t nach zwei weiteren Landtagswahlen im Osten Deutschlands zunehmend unter Druck. Seine CDU schnitt sowohl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern als auch in Berlin deutlich schlechter ab als erhofft. Dennoch machte Merz am Sonntagabend unmissverstà§ndlich klar, dass er nicht zuràºcktreten werde und seine Arbeit als Bundeskanzler fortsetzen wolle. | Besonders schwer wiegt fàºr die Christdemokraten das Ergebnis in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Dort erzielte die CDU nach dem vorlà§ufigen Stand ihr schlechtestes Ergebnis bei einer Landtagswahl in der deutschen Nachkriegsgeschi…
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: water caltrops in Hubei. ecns.cn Farmers harvest water caltrops in Huanggang, Hubei Province, Sept. 9, 2026.
(2026-09-21). China's first privately funded research vessel begins sea trials. ecns.cn China's first 3,500-metric-ton deep-sea research vessel, fully funded and built with private capital, began sea trials Saturday in Wenling, Zhejiang Province, according to local maritime authorities.
(2026-09-21). Panda gets braces in world-first treatment to fix crooked jaw. ecns.cn Beixia, a 4-year-old giant panda living at a base in southwest China, has completed nearly six months of treatment to correct its misaligned lower jaw — the first treatment of its kind ever reported in a giant panda.
(2026-09-21). Manesha Ali strikes gold in Angola, eyes IMMAF world title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Manesha Ali secured gold at the IMMAF World Cup in Luanda after submitting Angola's Leonela Isabel Blaiye in the second round, the Pakistan MMA Federation said on Sunday. | With 30 seconds remaining in the round, Blaiye moved forward throwing a flurry of punches as fatigue set in. Ali, who trains at Brave Gym Lahore, caught her opponent in a standing guillotine and held the submission until the referee stopped the bout with 15 seconds left. | Manesha celebrated by roaring before dropping to her knees, while her sister Maleeha cheered from the crowd. The victory brought an emotional response from the…
(2026-09-21). Sunday Science: Creating a Kill Switch To Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds. portside.org Sunday Science: Creating a Kill Switch To Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds |
(2026-09-21). Chinese food delivery riders' uniform wins gold at French Design Awards. ecns.cn A uniform designed for food delivery riders in China has won a gold award at the 2026 French Design Awards, with its designer saying the aim was to give riders a stronger sense of dignity and professional identity.
(2026-09-21). Chinese Lin Xinyu wins women's triathlon gold at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Lin Xinyu won the women's individual triathlon at the Aichi—Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, securing China's first gold in the event in 20 years.
(2026-09-21). Condolences on passing of retired Judge Frans Kgomo. sanews.gov.za Condolences on passing of retired Judge Frans Kgomo | The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the late Judge Frans Kgomo. | "The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, on behalf of the Judiciary, expresses deep sadness at the passing of retired Judge Nare Frans Kgomo, formerly a Judge of the Limpopo Division of the High Court. | "Judge Kgomo dedicated many years of his life to the administration of justice, serving in various capacities before his elevation to the Bench," the OCJ said in a statement. | Kgomo rose through the ra…
(2026-09-21). Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The St. Louis Commune & General Strike. indybay.org Next year is the 150th anniversary of the national railway strike, St. Louis Commune and general strike. There will be events commemorating this important working class history censored by the capitalist class.
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/17: NO KINGS! Nationwide Rallies, Actions & GOTV – Rise Up Against Authoritarianism! indybay.org SF Bay Area, throughout California, and nationwide | Find and join a march, rally, or action near you: | No Kings: www.nokings.org/#map | Action Together West: www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea | Tesla Takedown: tesla-takedown.com/…
(2026-09-21). Rural Illinois resident and water expert investigate possible Legionnaires' cluster against stonewalling of state water authorities. wsws.org The discolored drinking water in the village of Beaverville became a medium for the growth of deadly legionella bacteria, possibly responsible for a death.
(2026-09-21). Lessons after one year of the Genesys nurses' strike in Michigan. wsws.org During those 12 months, Henry Ford Health has steadily hardened its position, while tens of thousands of nurses and other healthcare workers have struck across the United States over the same basic issues.
(2026-09-21). Mourinho fumes at referees in news conference after Madrid derby defeat. aljazeera.com Fuming Real Madrid manager waves printouts of what he believes were clear red-card tackles by Atletico Madrid players.
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 9/29: BDS Global Day of Action at Palantir. indybay.org 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto 94301 | intersection Hamilton/Alma | Demo is on the Alma St. side of the building near entrance…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 9/26: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-09-21). PTI to finalise capital march strategy. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has convened a meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers and party office-bearers in Peshawar today (Monday) to finalise the strategy for the September 27 Islamabad long march, after which he is expected to announce the schedule for the planned protest. | PTI has announced a march on Islamabad on September 27 to demand the release of its founding chairman, Imran Khan. The party has referred to the planned protest as the "March in Phases". | Sources said the PTI leadership had prepared several plans for the September 27 protest and would finalise the cou…
(2026-09-21). Chinese swimmer Li defends women's 1,500m freestyle title at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Li Bingjie of China poses at the awarding ceremony during the women's 1500m freestyle final at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 20, 2026.
(2026-09-21). 6-year-old Chinese girl breaks Rubik's Cube world record twice in three days. ecns.cn A 6-year-old Chinese girl has broken the women's 3×3 Rubik's Cube average world record twice in three days, clocking 4.52 seconds and 4.27 seconds at two WCA-sanctioned competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou.
(2026-09-21). NEV exports via Ningbo Port nearly double to top 300,000 units in Jan-Aug. ecns.cn Data released by Ningbo Customs in Zhejiang Province on Sunday showed that Ningbo Port exported 301,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) worth 34.22 billion yuan ($5.05 billion) in the first eight months of this year. The figures were up 99.1% and 95.5% year on year, respectively.
(2026-09-21). K-P minister condemns Aleema Khan's arrest. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information and Science and Information Technology Minister Shafi Jan has strongly condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, describing it as evidence of the "fear and panic" of the Punjab government. | In a post on X, the provincial minister said Aleema Khan's arrest outside her residence reflected what he called the "fear and desperation" of the Punjab government. | Shafi Jan alleged that after Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, the former prime minister's sister was also being subjected to political victimisation. He said such "illegal and…
(2026-09-21). Commissioner Dimpane lauds arrests of suspects in EC cop killings. sanews.gov.za Commissioner Dimpane lauds arrests of suspects in EC cop killings | The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended the Eastern Cape police for the swift and decisive response shown, following the killing of two police officers in Libode. ⚪ The activation of a 72-hour operational plan, coupled with intelligence gathering, tracking and coordinated multidisciplinary operations, has resulted in two suspects being arrested while three other suspects were fatally wounded during police operations aimed at tracing those linked to the killing…
(2026-09-21). Fire Re-ignites at Moss Landing 300 MW Battery Storage Facility. indybay.org Fire Re-ignites Days After EPA and Vistra Announce Final Cleanup Phase…
(2026-09-21). Law professors denounce UCLA chancellor, who attacked 9/11 symposium for promoting "terrorism" and "antisemitism" wsws.org Over 60 members of the UCLA law faculty, joined by almost 300 law professors nationally, have published open letters defending UCLA's recent symposium on 25 years of legal developments following the September 11 terrorist attacks, and denounced Chancellor Julio Frenk for accusing the program of supporting "terrorism" and "antisemitism."
(2026-09-21). Ukrainian Prosecutor General flees the country. wsws.org The dismissal of former Prosecutor General Kravchenko has publicly exposed the ongoing political war between the Zelensky government and Western-backed anti-corruption agencies .
(2026-09-21). Ramazan price monitoring to begin next month. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Chief Minister's Special Assistant for Food Safety and Consumer Protection Salma Butt on Sunday directed authorities to begin advance measures from October to monitor the supply, demand, stocks and prices of essential commodities ahead of Ramazan. | Presiding over a performance review meeting of the PERA Force and price control magistrates at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, she ordered enhancement of the cold storage capacity to ensure adequate stocks of apples, dates, gram, bananas and other essential commodities. | Price-control measures, enforcement operations and the district's supply situatio…
(2026-09-21). Modern humans are the evolutionary product of different ancestral populations. wsws.org Successful matings between anatomically modern humans migrating from Africa, Neanderthals, Denisovans and "ghost lineages" all contributed to the contemporary human genome.
(2026-09-21). Seven-member family among nine killed in deadly Saudi Arabia road crash. geo.tv Two Saudi traffic police officers speak to a motorist while checking his documents. — Reuters/FileTwo young men travelling in second vehicle also died in crash.EPT Department officials say sudden swerve caused accident.Crash took place on Al-Uqair-Al-Uyun road in Eastern…
(2026-09-21). Rising costs push Shangla flour prices. tribune.com.pk 
Like the rest of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, flour prices have risen sharply in Shangla, with a 20-kilogram bag now selling for between Rs2,950 and Rs3,000, while prices in several remote areas have crossed the Rs3,000 mark, traders said. | The increase has added to the difficulties of people already struggling with rising inflation, as repeated increases in fuel prices have pushed up the cost of food and other essential commodities. Low-income households and employees working in the private sector are facing particular financial pressure, with many finding it increasingly difficult to meet household expenses, sup…
(2026-09-21). Fourteen Hundred Solar Manufacturing Workers Join the Steelworkers. portside.org Fourteen Hundred Solar Manufacturing Workers Join the Steelworkers |
(2026-09-21). Working Late, Studying Later: Can AI Help Students With Part-Time Jobs? moguldom.com Your shift ends at ten, but your day isn't finished. There's a quiz tomorrow, a reading you haven't opened, and a group project waiting for your contribution. Advice about "finding a quiet afternoon" doesn't help when that afternoon belongs to your employer. In that situation, an AI study assistant sounds appealing. The useful question, though, …
(2026-09-21). The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role. aljazeera.com As UNGA 81 begins, the UN faces a changing Sahel demanding greater sovereignty.
(2026-09-21). Outsourcing Engineering: What Growing Companies Need to Know. moguldom.com Growth often creates engineering demand in uneven bursts. A manufacturer may need extra design capacity before a product launch, while a hardware startup may require specialist support for only one development phase. Established companies can face similar pressure when project backlogs begin delaying testing, documentation, or production work. In these situations, companies like JOT Engineering …
(2026-09-21). Indonesian President Prabowo fires another finance minister. wsws.org Prabowo's sacking of his finance minister exposes the crisis of an economic-nationalist program that promises greatly expanded expenditure while refusing to tax the oligarchy and challenge the dictates of international finance.
(2026-09-21). Building a capable, ethical and development-oriented future is everyone's responsibility. sanews.gov.za Building a capable, ethical and development-oriented future is everyone's responsibility | By Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi | Last year, during Public Service Month, I called on the public service to recommit itself to professionalism, integrity, and the Batho Pele principles of service excellence. I did so with a clear understanding that our people have grown impatient with empty promises. They want to see a state that works, responds to their needs and delivers services efficiently and with dignity. ⚪ Building a capable, ethical, and developmental state remains one of the priorities of this administration. This requi…
(2026-09-21). Ilya Budraitskis: People Who Think Differently. newleftreview.org Ilya Budraitskis on Benjamin Nathans, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause. Compelling account of the friendship networks of 1960s Russian human-rights activists, singled out from the more heterogeneous world of late-Soviet opposition.
(2026-09-21). SEIU1021 SF City Worker Leaders Protest Concession Contract & Call For NO Vote By Members. indybay.org San Francisco City workers are fed up with a concession contract being pushed by the top leaders of the SEIU 1021 and threats to retaliate against chapter leaders who oppose the concessions.
(2026-09-21). Lebanon: Humanitarian needs remain acute amid continued uncertainty. icrc.org April-September 2026…
(2026-09-21). Atletico Madrid Wins the Derby at Home. radiohc.cu Havana, September 20 (RHC) — Atletico Madrid won the derby against Real Madrid (2-1) with goals from Grimaldo, from a penalty, Jonathan David, and Rudiger, already in the final stretch of the match. | Giuliano, who drew the penalty and Huijsen's sending-off after halftime and then set up the Canadian for the 2-0, showed why he plays for Atlético Madrid, who ended up suffering after Real Madrid's late surge, putting on a poor display at the Metropolitano. Simeone's men go into the international break in second place, ahead of Real Madrid, and five points behind an unstoppable Barcelona side who have won every…
(2026-09-21). PTI says more of Imran's sisters, family detained by police in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) early Monday morning alleged that two more sisters of party founder Imran Khan, along with their children, were arrested by Punjab Police. | The allegations came after Aleema Khan was detained by authorities in Lahore under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, and transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail for 30 days. | PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said the family members had been placed in an armoured vehicle and were being taken to an undisclosed location. | "Punjab Police have arrested both sisters of Imran Khan, along with t…
(2026-09-21). 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi wins Asian Games gold. ecns.cn Thirteen-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi won the women's 200-meter butterfly at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, setting a new record in her Asian Games debut.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: corn in Henan. ecns.cn Farmers harvest corn in Pingdingshan, Henan Province, Sept. 7, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Italy to ban burqas and niqabs in schools, limit foreign students per class. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Italy is planning to ban full-face veils such as the burqa and niqab in schools, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. The government also plans to limit the number of foreign students in each classroom. | Meloni said the proposals will be presented to the Cabinet. The measures are aimed at improving language skills and integration among students from foreign backgrounds. | Under the proposed rules, parents of foreign students who face serious problems integrating into the Italian education system could also be required to learn Italian. | "A measure will soon be presented to a Cabinet mee…
(2026-09-21). Australia can't outbid a blockade. onlineopinion.com.au Rich countries are insulated from the worst of commodity markets, but there are some things money can't buy.
(2026-09-21). The Biggest Threat to Clean Energy Isn't Technology—It's Infrastructure. thinktank.pk The global energy transition has reached a paradoxical moment. Clean energy is expanding faster than at almost any point in modern history, investment is reaching record levels and governments increasingly recognise electrification as central to economic security. Yet the world is discovering that announcing a green transition is considerably easier than building the infrastructure required …
(2026-09-21). Report on environmental enforcement sought. tribune.com.pk 
The Deputy Commissioner's Office has sought an initial report from the Environment Protection Department (EPD) regarding alleged violations of rules and procedures in the issuance of notices and sealing orders against industrial establishments. | An officer told media persons that complaints that had been taken up concerned the manner in which notices were issued, and units were sealed over environmental violations. | He said that under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, an industrial establishment was required to be served a seven-day notice, allowing its owner an opportunity to rectify the situ…
(2026-09-21). Imran Khan's family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march. aljazeera.com Imran Khan's family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.
(2026-09-21). FM Dar arrives in New York for United Nations General Assembly session. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday arrived in New York to participate in the upcoming high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. | According to the Foreign Office, Dar was received by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Consul General New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai and officers of Pakistan's Mission to the UN and Consulate in New York. | According to the FO, FM Dar "has a full programme o…
(2026-09-21). Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say. aljazeera.com Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
(2026-09-21). Nobel economists support Prop 40 to tax California billionaires. indybay.org Tax the billionaires in California to kick-start a movement to tax the ultra-wealthy billionaires in the U.S., and elsewhere.
(2026-09-21). From $LIBRA to SisVial: Plunder as state policy in Milei's Argentina. wsws.org Far from being an aberration, the $LIBRA crypto scandal was the first crack through which the criminal mode of operation of Milei's entire government became visible.
(2026-09-21). Against Geopolitical Despair. popularresistance.org It makes sense why despair is spreading across the combined West, particularly in the United States. | I've received comments and messages claiming that I mislead audiences by spreading optimism incongruent with reality. They go a little something like this: | Stop promoting the notion that the US empire is dead. Stop saying it's collapsing and has been defeated. How many times are you going to tell us that US hegemony has been destroyed when it so obviously has not? | To those asking me these questions, the US empire is flourishing and its grip on global power increasing with every act of violence.
(2026-09-21). It's Finally Safe for Jessica Chastain's the Savant To Hunt Hate Groups Again. portside.org It's Finally Safe for Jessica Chastain's the Savant To Hunt Hate Groups Again |
(2026-09-21). Wednesday 9/23: UPTE CWA Action At SF General. indybay.org Building 80/90 at SF General Hospital…
(2026-09-21). Businesses look to Sino-U.S. trade talks. ecns.cn A new round of China-United States economic and trade talks in the U.S. has raised expectations among U.S. businesses and industry groups of further progress in bilateral commercial ties and greater certainty for companies operating across the two markets.
(2026-09-21). Does Mecca Pact demand Pakistan enter Yemen conflict? responsiblestatecraft.org In August, the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance, heralding a new chapter in regional security cooperation between the three nations. In
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 9/22: Demand SF City hall Address the AI Threat to Public Safety. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall (Polk b/w McAllister and Grove)…
(2026-09-21). The mental colonialism behind left-wing political vocabulary. strategic-culture.su Every genuine political emancipation begins with the correct use of political terms. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is a particu…
(2026-09-21). Bhat mourns passing of freedom leader's son. tribune.com.pk 
Senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) Chairman Altaf Ahmed Bhat expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Abdul Rauf, brother of APHC leader Sheikh Abdul Mateen, in Srinagar. | In his condolence message, Bhat extended heartfelt sympathies to Mateen and the entire bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul. | He said the Sheikh family has a longstanding association with the Kashmir freedom movement and has rendered sacrifices and services for the Kashmiri people over generations. | He recalled their fa…
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: grapes in Fujian. ecns.cn Workers harvest grapes at a planting base in Zhenghe County, Fujian Province, Sept. 10, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Why Trump won't 'blow the sh*t out of' Oman today. responsiblestatecraft.org The Sultanate of Oman's willingness to engage all actors in the Middle East and beyond has long been a pillar of Muscat's foreign policy. Yet with the war raging in the region, Oman's efforts to maintain a pragmatic and normal relationship with Iran has fueled friction with the White House.This was notably underscored by President Donald J. Trump's earlier threats to "
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: poria cocos in Anhui. ecns.cn Workers collect poria cocos in Anqing, Anhui Province, Sept. 6, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Financial service center for Taiwan compatriots opens in Hefei. ecns.cn A financial service station for Taiwan compatriots and young people was inaugurated Sunday in Hefei, Anhui Province, during an Anhui-Taiwan cooperation promotion meeting.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: rice in Hubei. ecns.cn Farmers harvest rice in Huanggang, Hubei Province, Sept. 12, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Minister asks CIBD to probe Moriel Infrastructure Group gradings. sanews.gov.za Minister asks CIBD to probe Moriel Infrastructure Group gradings | The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has noted with concern allegations that the Moriel Infrastructure Group obtained multiple gradings from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), all on the same day. ⚪ This followed a social media video that surfaced wherein Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who was associated with the company, was depicted in a threatening altercation with women that can be heard in the background. ⚪ In a statement, the Board of the multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement and construction c…
(2026-09-21). Monday 10/12: Christians for a Free Palestine October Community Call: Indigenous Day. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/o……
(2026-09-21). Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government. aljazeera.com Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
(2026-09-21). 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:…
(2026-09-21). Upper Dir's healthcare system under strain. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-21). Two arrested for BISP fraud. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA arrested two suspects in Aminpur Bangla for allegedly withholding part of BISP payments and registered a case against them. | According to the complaint, the suspects, Abdul Rehman and Inzam-ul-Haq, had paid a beneficiary Rs15,000 out of Rs 22,000 withdrawn through biometric verification and withheld the remaining Rs7,000. | A team raided their shop on Aminpur Bangla-Narwala road and arrested both suspects. | Devices, registered SIMs, mobile phones and verification slips were seized. | In another incident, police registered a case against the branch and an area manager of an organisation for harassing…
(2026-09-21). Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry die in Canada air crash during flight training. ptcnews.tv Canada air crash: Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were killed in an aircraft accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver said on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Manoj Sivakumar and Srisaran Thirugnanasambantham.In a post on X, the Indian consulate expressed condolences to the families and said it would provide all possible assistance. This includes helping with the repatriation of the students' mortal remains to India.The exact circumstances of the crash have not yet been officially detailed.According to Canadian broadcaster CBC, a C…
(2026-09-21). Trump Announces the US Reached 'Security' Deal With Greenland And Denmark. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump on Friday announced a new security arrangement for the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland. In a Truth Social post, he said: "I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over …
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: sweet potatoes in Shandong. ecns.cn Farmers harvest Yanshu sweet potatoes in Qingzhou, Shandong Province, Sept. 12, 2026.
(2026-09-21). France's Global Power Play: A Challenge to US Dominance? thinktank.pk For years, the debate over American global dominance was largely framed around military power, technology, finance and alliances. But in 2026, a different kind of challenge is emerging: countries are increasingly trying to reduce strategic dependence on any single major power. At the centre of this transformation is France, which has consistently argued that Europe …
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: potatoes in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Agricultural machines harvest potatoes in Ordos,s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2026.
(2026-09-21). No renewed widespread sardine deaths: DFFE. sanews.gov.za No renewed widespread sardine deaths: DFFE | As the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) continues to monitor the 2026 sardine mortality event, no renewed widespread mortality has been observed. | "No renewed widespread mortality has been reported. The only new report during the past week was an isolated fresh sardine stranding near Mbotyi on the northern Wild Coast on 11 September 2026," the department said in a statement on Monday. | The department said the temporary precautionary fisheries measure implemented on 11 September 2026 remains in force until 2 October 2026. | "During this per…
(2026-09-21). Naqvi says Governor's Rule among options being weighed for K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that the federal government was consulting the Law Ministry on possible legal options that could be taken for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), including imposing Governor's Rule in K-P, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to make the final decision. | Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said the matter had already been discussed within the government. "We have already told them that whatever legal option we have, we will consult the Law Ministry, and the prime minister will decide," he said, when asked whether Governor's Rule was being considered for K-P. | His…
(2026-09-21). 1903 California Tour by Booker T. Washington & 160th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. indybay.org Booker T. Washington and his delegation, Buffalo Soldiers led by US Army Captain Charles Young, boarded a steam ferry from San Francisco to Oakland where the esteemed educator met with 20 representative Black men from Oakland and San Francisco at the home of Captain William T. Shorey (1859-1919), one of the most prominent and wealthy Black citizens in the Bay Area.
(2026-09-21). Police arrest three suspects for murder victim found in Dawn Park. sanews.gov.za Police arrest three suspects for murder victim found in Dawn Park | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made a breakthrough in the murder investigation of the ninth victim in the series of murder cases involving women currently under investigation in Gauteng. | Three suspects, comprising one man and two women, were arrested over the weekend by members of the Gauteng Murder and Robbery Unit in connection with the murder. | Police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday (17 September 2026) morning in Dawn Park, Boksburg. Her body was found following the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over…
(2026-09-21). Carlo Ginzburg & Perry Anderson: Correspondence. newleftreview.org The death of Carlo Ginzburg in Bologna this June has robbed intellectual history of one of its most original practitioners. Perry Anderson, a colleague and friend, introduces the first of a two-part selection of exchanges between them, ranging across politics, war, religion, philology, history.
(2026-09-21). Sunday 9/20: Block The Merger: Rally outside AG Oakland office. indybay.org California Attorney General's Office | 1515 Clay St | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2026-09-21). US: Deportations to Haiti Endanger Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Haitians deported from the United States disembark from a charter flight at Cap-HaàØtien International Airport, Haiti, August 27, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | (Washington, DC) — Since ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti in late July 2026, US authorities have deported hundreds of Haitians back to their country, where they face threats to their lives and safety and receive little to no support, Human Rights Watch said today. The US Senate should urgently pass House-approved legislation that would reinstate TPS for Haitians.According to Haiti's Nation…
(2026-09-21). Sheng Lihao defends men's 10m air rifle title at Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese shooting star Sheng Lihao won gold in the men's 10-meter air rifle individual competition at the Aichi—Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, successfully defending his title with a score of 254.2 points.
(2026-09-21). Hamza Asif finishes 30th in 50m freestyle heats. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Hamza Asif finished 30th in the men's 50m freestyle, clocking 24.04 seconds in the preliminary round at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. | He ended at the 30th position out of 47 competitors who featured in the heats. | One swimmer did not feature. Hamza had also failed to impress in the 100m freestyle on Sunday by finishing 35th out of 43 swimmers. | Asif, who started in lane one, was 2.33 seconds behind the winner. His reaction time was 0.63 seconds. He finished ahead of athletes from the United Arab Emirates, Mongolia, Kuwait, Bahrain and several other countries. | South Korea's Kim Youngbeom to…
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/31: HOWLloweenie SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | Folsom St. & The Embarcadero Promenade, San Francisco, California USA…
(2026-09-21). Preserving humanity in war by strengthening commitment to IHL. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, at the Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on upholding international law in situations of armed conflict, 16 September 2026, New York.
(2026-09-21). Trump Media Crackdown: Why the Battle Is Bigger Than CNN and Politico. thinktank.pk The latest confrontation between Donald Trump's administration and the news media is no longer simply another dispute between a president and journalists. It is becoming a larger battle over who controls access to government, who decides what journalism is legitimate and whether political power can punish news organisations for reporting that officials dislike. On September …
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: rice in Anhui. ecns.cn A combine harvests rice in a field in Wuhu, Anhui Province, Sept. 12, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Asim settles for a bronze after semi-final defeat at Asian Games. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Asim Khan secured a historic bronze medal at the Asian Games on Monday after losing 3-0 to Tajikistan's Mirzobek Umarov in the men's Modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) -60kg semi-final. | Asim, Pakistan's lone MMA representative at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, was unable to match Umarov's level in the last-four contest, bringing his bid for a place in the gold-medal bout to an end. | Despite the defeat, the result marked a landmark moment for Pakistani combat sports, with Asim becoming the country's first MMA athlete to win a medal at the Asian Games. The 2026 edition is also the first Asian Games in which…
(2026-09-21). SAWS warns of rainfall and thundershowers. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of rainfall and thundershowers | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that a surface high-pressure system will extend its ridge into the eastern and southern parts of the country this week, bringing isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. | Windy conditions are also expected in some areas. | Monday's weather is expected to be partly cloudy, windy, and cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. | The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours, hail, and excessive lightning expected. | These condi…
(2026-09-21). Cluster munitions: "The suffering must not continue for another generation" icrc.org Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jàºrg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026…
(2026-09-21). Xtinction Rebellion at the Ferry Building. indybay.org Climate crisis message delivered to crowds at the Ferry Building…
(2026-09-21). Benjamin Kunkel: The New National Question. newleftreview.org As globalization stalls, what possibilities might national-economic policy open up for the left? Benjamin Kunkel weighs the claims of its Marxist, Polanyian and psychoanalytic interpreters, asking whether the re-politicization of the economy might be joined to a renewed internationalism, adequate to ecological crisis.
(2026-09-21). Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy's schools. aljazeera.com Italy is planning to ban the burqa and niqab in schools and cap the number of foreign students per class.
(2026-09-21). Hungry: Trump regime & MAGA are starving America's children. indybay.org Food Not Bombs feeding the poor and hungry at People's Park in Berkeley, before People's Park was stolen from the people!
(2026-09-21). Sinking the Empire: How Western Militarism surrendered the Arteries of global Trade. juancole.com
(2026-09-21). "We can adapt to anything, but not to war" icrc.org Delivering for people in conflict settings: reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape…
(2026-09-21). "There's been a concession every contract since 1978" : Striking Bradford White workers in Michigan speak. wsws.org Twelve hundred Bradford White workers in Middleville, Michigan are continuing a strike that began September 16 against near poverty wages and abusive conditions.
(2026-09-21). Police hugging AI so tight, soon we'll all be pre-crime suspects. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, an announcement by an Anthropic researcher that so-called "Superintelligent AI" has a greater than 10% chance of destroying humanity over the next decade triggered widespread alarm. "We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans,"
(2026-09-21). Kohat suicide attack case registered. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/3: 'Calder | O'Keeffe' Grand Opening. indybay.org 201 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-09-21). Brutal stabbing of Sikh trucker in Wyoming follows racist DHS attacks on immigrant truckers. wsws.org The attack occurred four days after the Department of Homeland Security told "Mr. Singh" to "get off our roads" in a social media post.
(2026-09-21). Julian Stallabrass: Ultra-Processed Images. newleftreview.org Julian Stallabrass on Trevor Paglen, How to See Like a Machine. An American artist documents and explores the arrival of the automated image world, from psyops to algorithmic persuasion.
(2026-09-21). NYT: Al Gore Is Still Sounding the Climate Alarm the 'Moral Case' of Fighting It — Warns of 'the Immorality of Inaction' Concedes Trump has Ushered in 'Dark Times' for activists. wattsupwiththat.com "There have been dark times when the advocates felt despair," Gore said after mentioning "previous moral challenges" like the fight to abolish slavery in the 19th century and the civil rights struggle and the women's movement in the 20th. "But they kept going. Nelson Mandela said it's always impossible until it's done."
(2026-09-21). The Vatican's Green Gospel. wattsupwiththat.com The Catholic Church rightly encourages Christians to be good stewards of creation, but has that stewardship begun to eclipse salvation? Reducing carbon emissions seems to be a greater priority than reducing sin.
(2026-09-21). Armageddon and artificial intelligence. onlineopinion.com.au Fears that AI is primed to wipe out humanity exist in the realm of fantasy, meanwhile in real life there are limits.
(2026-09-21). Government commits to accelerating service delivery in Phokwane. sanews.gov.za Government commits to accelerating service delivery in Phokwane | Government has committed to accelerating interventions to address persistent service delivery challenges in the Phokwane Local Municipality in the Northern Cape. ⚪ The municipality faces challenges including unreliable water supply, ageing infrastructure, housing backlogs, unemployment, and electricity interruptions. ⚪ Deputy Minister of Human Settlements Tandi Mahambehlala made the commitment during an Integrated Service Delivery Outreach Visit to Phokwane in the Frances Baard District on Friday. ⚪ Leading the outreach on behalf of Deputy Presi…
(2026-09-21). Arsenic threat lurks in Multan water. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenic contamination has emerged as a serious water-quality concern in Multan, but its extent across the city remains unclear. | Water-testing experts have stressed the need for a comprehensive and representative survey to determine the current level of contamination and identify areas requiring intervention. | A water testing research officer, Saima Gul, said arsenic levels could not be generalised for the entire city on the basis of limited samples because contamination might vary according to location, source, groundwater depth and the period during which samples were collected and tested. | She said drink…
(2026-09-21). Fund bubble bursts in Türkiye, freezing the savings of half a million people. wsws.org The collapse of a speculative fund bubble on the Istanbul stock exchange has frozen the savings of more than 500,000 small investors, exposing the financial parasitism fostered by the Erdoƒüan government's austerity program.
(2026-09-21). Trump bans 3 media outlets from White House in further step towards dictatorship. wsws.org The ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico took effect Saturday morning, in a brazen violation of the First Amendment.
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 10/6: Community Potluck with the theme "Defending Our Elections" indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley CA…
(2026-09-21). Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. 2026 Golden Harvest Fandango Weekend. indybay.org Leidesdorff built the SF City Hotel, an early Civic Center of activity, first shipping warehouse, long wharf and operated the first steamboat on San Francisco Bay. He donated the land and served on the SF School Board that built the first public school in California.
(2026-09-21). Donald Sassoon: Changing the Guard. newleftreview.org Two years after an electoral landslide swept him into Number Ten, Keir Starmer has been ousted by his own MPs, as Andrew Burnham becomes the UK's sixth prime minister since Brexit. Analysis of the causes—political, economic, ideological, social—behind Westminster's latest coup.
(2026-09-21). Golden autumn, bumper harvest: white ginger in Anhui. ecns.cn Farmers sort white ginger in Tonglin, Anhui Province, Sept. 4, 2026.
(2026-09-21). Saturday 9/19: Stand up for Wang Wang! indybay.org San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building (Market Street at Embarcadero) | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-09-21). This week in history: September 21-27. wsws.org Explosions at Alabama coal mine kill 13 workers; Chilean exile leader Orlando Letelier assassinated by Pinochet's agents in Washington D.C.; Australian voters reject a referendum to outlaw the Communist Party; Chinese students protest in Geneva against British imperialist attacks in China.
(2026-09-21). Saturday 10/3: Break the Mold. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library, Room #255 | 150 East San Fernando Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2026-09-21). Chinese swimmer Tang Qianting wins Asian Games gold, sets sights on world record. ecns.cn China's Tang Qianting defended her women's 50-meter breaststroke title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, winning in a Games record time of 29.45 seconds.
(2026-09-21). Tuesday 9/22: Webinar: Predatory State. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGNG……
(2026-09-21). Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field Practice in Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). ICRC team meets authorities at Israeli military detention facility as part of efforts to reinstate access. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Perry Anderson: Introduction: Correspondence with Carlo Ginzburg. newleftreview.org
(2026-09-21). Qinghai expands international freight rail links across 12 countries. ecns.cn
(2026-09-21). ICRC director-general concludes visits to Oman and Qatar, strengthening humanitarian dialogue and partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). ICRC delivers 22 tonnes of medical supplies to support Yemen's front-line hospitals. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shwandezi, the baby without a name. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). "Wherever you are, I want you to know" Letters from families who are still searching for their loved ones in Latin America. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). South Sudan: A Lifeline Under Pressure. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). The Greater Bay Area Film Concert 2026 held in Macao. ecns.cn
(2026-09-21). Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC's 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). UK, France, Canada Ban Trade With Israel's Illegal Settlements. juancole.com
(2026-09-20). U.S. city council rep. on 'China Shock': Human cooperation for each other's betterments always a good thing. ecns.cn
(2026-09-21). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). South Sudan: Facts and Figures, January – June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Our work in Israel and the Occupied Territories: January to June 2026. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Frequently asked questions: Cluster munitions. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Lebanon: Guide to Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Renewed Appeal 2026: a call to close the humanitarian funding gap. icrc.org
(2026-09-21). Massive drone attack on Moscow marks new stage of US-NATO war with Russia. wsws.org Ukraine's attack on Moscow with 450 drones, carried out with weapons paid for, jointly developed and often directly supplied by the NATO powers, marks a new stage in the de facto war between NATO and Russia.
(2026-09-21). Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. indybay.org Argentina, Catamarca: Entrevista a vocero de Comunidad Indígena Peñas Negras. °Basta Ya de represión y saqueo! Resistir para Existir!
(2026-09-21). 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.
(2026-09-21). BRICS+ 2026, la riforma impossibile e la riforma necessaria. strategic-culture.su
(2026-09-20). China rejects unilateral sanctions as Trump signs bill targeting Russia, Iran. presstv.co.uk China reiterates its opposition to unilateral sanctions imposed without United Nations authorization after Trump signed sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.
(2026-09-20). Israeli Attacks on Ambulances Kill One, Wound at Least Two in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel deliberately attacking healthcare workers has been a recurring theme throughout their ongoing invasion of Lebanon, and this weekend was no different, with multiple incidents of Israeli attacks on ambulances being reported. The fatal incident was in Kfar Roumine, where an airstrike targeted a moving ambulance, killing a paramedic aboard and wounding two others, who …
(2026-09-20). Livestream: Settler terror is Israeli state policy. electronicintifada.net Zena Al Tahhan on Israel's colonial expansion, Jon Elmer on Yemen's offensive and Ali Abunimah on the Macklemore backlash. News from Gaza and Lebanon.
(2026-09-20). Silencing Macklemore and the Gaza Genocide: Robert Kraft's Failure to Manufacture Consent. juancole.com Robert Kraft's hypocrisy is obvious, but it doesn't matter when you're a billionaire activist owner used to getting what you want, which includes having Macklemore booted from a concert at his stadium. |
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(2026-09-20). Cuba, Gaza and the Human Cost of Imperial Thirst. radiohc.cu By Alejandra Rosa García Elizalde | In Gaza, thousands of children have been killed amid the genocide that's being imposed by Israel with total impunity. In Cuba, millions of people have survived for years amid blackouts, shortages, difficulties accessing medicines, fuel scarcity, and a profound economic crisis imposed upon them by the United States. | These are different realities, but there is a question that connects them and should challenge the conscience of the international community: How much civilian suffering is the world willing to tolerate before taking action? It is an important question as the 81st…
(2026-09-20). The controversial documentary NAZA: 10 reasons to defend this whistleblower war on Gaza film. asiapacificreport.nz 
During his acceptance speech at the 83rd Venice Film Festival last week, Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham challenged audiences — particularly Israelis and Europeans — to watch his documentary NAZA and confront the reality of the AI military systems used in the genocidal war on Gaza. Abraham and co-director Rachel Szor received the Special Jury Prize…
(2026-09-20). 'Achilles Shield' marks new step in Greece-Israel military cooperation. defenddemocracy.press Greece's "Achilles Shield" deal with Israel extends Europe's permissive stance, offering a market for weapons tested during the Gaza genocide. By Ana Vraƒçar September 13 2026 At the end of August, the Greek government signed the "Achilles Shield" agreement — a ‚Ǩ3 billion "defense" deal with Israel. Under the terms, Israeli companies including Rafael Advanced …
(2026-09-20). U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on suffocating Cuban families. radiohc.cu U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters confronted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a congressional hearing, criticizing the oil restrictions and sanctions that are creating a humanitarian and energy crisis in Cuba. | Waters accused the maximum pressure policy and fuel blockade of suffocating Cuban families and children by preventing the entry of food and electricity. The restrictions on oil supplies have led to prolonged, widespread blackouts, shortages of drinking water, and severe delays in the distribution of UN food aid. | While the administration defends the economic pressure measures as part of its sa…
(2026-09-20). Trump's war on free speech. defenddemocracy.press The Department of Justice's September 16 press release on unregistered foreign agents is a transparent attempt to criminalize and chill political dissent. By suggesting that public demonstrations or any First Amendment activity calling for an end to the war on Iran or an end to the blockade on Cuba, causes that millions of people in …
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recorrió Cardiocentro William Soler en La Habana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó recientemente el Cardiocentro Pediátrico 'William Soler', institución de referencia nacional en la atención a niños y adolescentes con enfermedades cardiovasculares. | Según precisaron fuentes de la Presidencia desde su web institucional, durante el intercambio con trabajadores y especialistas, el mandatario destacó la consagración del colectivo frente a las limitaciones impuestas por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, que restringe la a…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Alto dirigente partidista de Cuba reconoce esfuerzo de trabajadores del sector eléctrico. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda reconoció este sábado en su perfil de la red social Facebook el esfuerzo titánico de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del sistema eléctrico nacional (SEN) en la restitución del servicio tras las desconexiones. | El dirigente subrayó que el trabajo de los especialistas, técnicos y operarios del SEN es doblemente meritorio cuando se trata de restablecer el servicio tras una desconexión.No escatiman un minuto, ni de día ni de noche, para devolver la electricidad a los hogares, hosp…
(2026-09-20). Conexión total del SEN en Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem) informó este sábado en su cuenta en la red social X que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) está conectado en su totalidad, desde Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo. | A poco más de 24 horas de la desconexión, todas las provincias de la Isla quedaron conectadas, al tiempo que continúan las labores de recuperación de las capacidades de generación eléctrica. | En la tarde del viernes el SEN quedó desconectado tras la ocurrencia de varios incidentes. En primer lugar, un disparo de la línea de transmisión de 220 kilovatios entre las provincias de Matanzas y Cienfue…
(2026-09-20). Inside Gaza's Death Trap Of Collapsing, Bombed-Out Buildings. scheerpost.com Mohamed Al-Astal Mondoweiss Amr Adas pulls the remains of his family's clothes from the rubble of the Al-Sa'ada building, friends steadying him so he doesn't collapse. The structure fell onto the displaced families sheltering inside it, including his wife and five children. He places each item into an empty flour sack. When he reaches the clothes …
(2026-09-20). Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza? aljazeera.com From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
(2026-09-20). Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' after Palestine controversy. aljazeera.com The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
(2026-09-20). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least Seven Palestinians Over Three Days. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least seven Palestinians and injured 38, according to numbers from Gaza's Health Ministry, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the so-called ceasefire deal that was signed in October 2025. The Health Ministry said on Saturday that over the previous 48-hour period, the IDF had killed at …
(2026-09-20). Delcy Rodríguez Reportedly on UN General Assembly Speakers List, No Confirmation Yet from Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—A circulating provisional speakers list places Venezuela at head-of-state level during the United Nations General Assembly's upcoming general session, fueling reports that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez will address the gathering. The Venezuelan government, however, had not publicly confirmed her participation as of September 19. An image, dated September 4 and headed "Revised Provisional List …
(2026-09-20). South Koreans protest against sending troops to Strait of Hormuz. presstv.co.uk A protest has been held in the South Korean capital against the army's possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-09-20). Iran retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims: Armed Forces. presstv.co.uk A senior Iranian commander says the initiative of the Strait of Hormuz remains in Iran's hands.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Iran's tourism momentum amid war and sanctions. presstv.co.uk Iran's tourism economy is taking an unusual shape, with private investment and domestic demand driving growth even as war, sanctions and limited connectivity constrain international tourism.
(2026-09-20). Israeli forces abduct eight Palestinians in West Bank amid settler violence. presstv.co.uk Israeli forces have abducted eight Palestinians in the village of Ad-Deqaiqa in the Masafer Yatta area south of Hebron following an attack by Israeli settlers, according to WAFA.
(2026-09-20). Trade talks raise expectations of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to the United States from Saturday to Wednesday for economic and trade talks with the US side, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Saturday.
(2026-09-20). Govt launches competitive power market for large consumers. tribune.com.pk 
Energy Minister Awais Leghari on Sunday announced the launch of a competitive electricity market in Pakistan, saying the new system would initially allow industrial and other large consumers using more than one megawatt to purchase electricity directly from producers before being extended to ordinary consumers in the coming years. | "The government is practically withdrawing from electricity procurement," he said in a video message, explaining that electricity producers and consumers would instead be able to buy and sell power directly through a transparent mechanism. | The announcement came as the Independent…
(2026-09-20). Aramco Cuts off Crude Supplies To European Refiners. orinocotribune.com The cutoff hits Saudi exports that had sunk to a nine-year low in August Saudi Aramco has informed at least two European refiners that they will receive no crude in October under their long-term supply contracts, citing the damage caused by a drone attack on the East-West, Bloomberg reported on 18 September. According to people …
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese athlete Zhang Xirui claimed a silver medal in the men's individual triathlon event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, with a time of 53: 05, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). How Israel's arms industry is integrated into Britain's military. defenddemocracy.press 
Ed Miliband's decision to leave the military relationship with Israel intact raises serious concerns about Britain's compliance with international law. By JOHN McEVOY 10 September 2026 Just days before Ed Miliband announced trade sanctions on Israeli settlements, more than 300 British soldiers participated in a "landmark" training exercise facilitated by Israel's largest arms firm. Elbit …
(2026-09-20). PFF defends ASEAN Cup coaching changes. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) president Mohsin Gilani has said the selection of coaches for the national team is made in consultation with head coach Nolberto Solano and that the federation does not interfere in the selection of players or coaching staff. | "National team coaches are appointed in consultation with the head coach Nolberto and we never interfere in the selection of players and coaches," Gilani told The Express Tribune. | Gilani was responding to questions over the omission of goalkeeping coach Aslam Khan and assistant coach Mahmood Khan from the coaching staff for the ASEAN Cup, despite b…
(2026-09-20). ASEAN ministers gather in Philippines to discuss economic issues. ecns.cn The 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings on Saturday convened in Metro Manila, the Philippines, and will run through Tuesday.
(2026-09-20). Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76. presstv.co.uk The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing, after search teams recovered additional remains from the passenger vessel off Palawan province.
(2026-09-20). Saudi Airstrikes Hit Yemen After Ansar Allah Attack on Riyadh. news.antiwar.com Saudi airstrikes continued to pound parts of Yemen on Sunday, a day after Ansar Allah launched a missile and drone attack targeting the Saudi capital of Riyadh for the first time since the war was reignited by Saudi airstrikes targeting the Sanaa International Airport back in July. Dr. Anis al-Asbahi, spokesman for the Health Ministry …
(2026-09-20). Drug trafficking suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport. sanews.gov.za Drug trafficking suspect arrested at OR Tambo airport | Police, in partnership with the Border Management Authority (BMA), have arrested a 52-year-old man at the OR Tambo International Airport on suspicion of drug trafficking. | The man was arrested on Sunday, and drugs, suspected to be heroin, worth an estimated R2 million, were seized following an intelligence-led operation. | "The latest arrest brings the total number of suspected drug mules arrested at this port of entry to three in the past three weeks. | "The 52-year-old South African national had just arrived on a flight from Accra, Ghana, when police in…
(2026-09-20). Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban. aljazeera.com Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
(2026-09-20). Etihad Airways cancels Delhi-Abu Dhabi flight after Houthi attack on Riyadh, passengers struck for hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Around 200 passengers had to face a harrowing time at the Delhi airport after Etihad Airways cancelled the Abu Dhabi-bound flight over what the airlines described as a 'technical issue' with the Boeing 787 aircraft. | Meanwhile tensions soared in the West Asia after Houthi attack on the Saudi capital Riyadh, prompting travel advisory and disrupting air travel in the region. Late on Saturday night, travel disruption played out thousands of kilometres away from Riyadh, at Delhi's international airport. Around 200 passengers were deboarded from the aircraft, with the crew announcing that there was a…
(2026-09-20). Germany's Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls. aljazeera.com About 3.8 million people in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are eligible to vote on Sunday.
(2026-09-20). Making More Music On Day 4 Of AFM6 San Francisco Opera Musicians Strike. indybay.org The strike of AFM 6 San Francisco Opera musicians continues and on the fourth day picketing was held in the evening along with music from the orchestra and singers.
(2026-09-20). Mabe condemns violence against women. sanews.gov.za Mabe condemns violence against women | The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, has strongly condemned the continuing violence against women following the discovery of several women's bodies in and around Kempton Park and other parts of Ekurhuleni. | The Deputy Minister's remarks came after police discovered the body of a ninth woman on Thursday, 17 September 2026, in Dawn Park, Boksburg. This followed the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. | "The responsibility for ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot be placed on women by constantly telling th…
(2026-09-20). US Launches Airstrike in Northern Somalia as It Continues Record-Breaking Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command said in a press release on Friday that its forces launched an airstrike in northern Somalia on September 17 as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country, which receives virtually no US media coverage. AFRICOM claimed that the strike targeted an al-Shabaab weapons storage facility in the Sanaag …
(2026-09-20). Chemical Review Committee Recommends Listing Toxic Lead Chromate Pigments under the Rotterdam Convention. pressenza.com 19 September 2026, Rome, Italy. Toxic lead chromate pigments are still produced, sold, and shipped around the world for use in paint, despite this being a significant source of childhood and occupational lead exposures. Currently, the trade of lead chromates is very hard to track, and even countries that have banned lead paint (for example, in some Latin American countries) continue to receive lead chromates. | On September 16, the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) meeting in Rome unanimously concluded that lead chromates satisfy all criteria under the Rotterdam Convention and recommended them for listing under…
(2026-09-20). Myanmar's Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331. aljazeera.com Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.
(2026-09-20). Giant panda Liangyue celebrates its 10th birthday at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn The park prepared a birthday cake, flowers, stuffed toys and a snow bed as special gifts for the panda.
(2026-09-20). Japanese PM Takaichi's reshuffle highlights political calculations, deepens public fears of war. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi has reshuffled the party leadership and reorganized her Cabinet over the past two days, moves seen as an effort to consolidate her administration and prepare for the next LDP leadership election.
(2026-09-20). Understanding Asad's Anti-Sunni Sectarian Policies: A Collection of Academic Resources. muslimskeptic.com Introduction Background: Sectarian Demography and Alawi Rule Online debate continues to rage over the political situation in Syria and its relationship to broader developments in the Middle East. The political situation in Syria fundamentally shaped the religious and ethnic composition of the country. Syria is home to various religious groups. Approximately 80% of the population …
(2026-09-20). Navy chief visits units at sea, Creeks Area to review SEASPARK 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited units at sea and in the Creeks Area on Sunday to review Exercise SEASPARK 2026, the military's media wing said. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The biennial exercise, which has been underway since September 1, rehearses the full spectrum of maritime operations and tests the operational preparedness and ability to transition rapidly from peacetime to wartime operations. | "Reflecting the changing character of warfare, this year's exercise integrates Operations in the Information Environment, Multi-Domain Operations and extensive u…
(2026-09-20). Photos: Stacked weekend of Philly-area concerts closes out summer season with Making Time ‚àû and XPNFest. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's music scene took center stage this weekend, with festivals celebrating independent artists from Philadelphia and around the world.
(2026-09-20). From the streets to the ballot box: What Hungary can teach Serbia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-09-20). Tarar warns no violent group will be allowed to enter Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday warned that "no violent group will be allowed to come to Islamabad" as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) began mobilising supporters for a long march towards the federal capital and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepared for a separate protest. | Tarar said the government and administration were responsible for maintaining public order and ensuring that no disruption took place during the planned protests. | "There are clear orders of the Islamabad High Court regarding road closures and disruption to the movement of the public," Tarar told reporters, adding that government ro…
(2026-09-20). Police, protesters clash during rally against Trump-linked tourism project in Albania. presstv.co.uk Police and demonstrators clash outside Albania's parliament in Tirana as MPs return from their summer recess amid protests against a tourism project linked the Trump family.
(2026-09-20). Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president's 2021 killing. aljazeera.com Federal court in Florida to try men accused of orchestrating the transnational plot to kill Jovenel Moise from US soil.
(2026-09-20). Slovenians protest as Israel opens embassy in Ljubljana. presstv.co.uk Slovenians took to the streets of Ljubljana to protest the opening of an Israeli embassy in the capital city.
(2026-09-20). Araghchi: Military intervention cannot create security; coercion cannot bring peace. presstv.co.uk Araghchi says military intervention cannot create security and coercion cannot bring peace.
(2026-09-20). FBI Special Agent Shaq-Fu? Shaquille O'Neal Named Honorary FBI Agent. newsone.com 
Source: Kash Patel / via X | Shaquille O'Neal, who has always had a love affair with law enforcement—his stepfather was a drill sergeant, and his uncles were Newark, N.J., cops—was named an honorary special agent during the FBI National Academy's latest graduation ceremony in Quantico, Va. | Shaq received the accolade from none other than current FBI Director (and Patel, who g…
(2026-09-20). France's Macron and Canada's Carney announce plans to build stronger ties. aljazeera.com Announcement comes as Canada seeks a closer relationship with the EU amid a trade war with the US.
(2026-09-20). Thousands Join Hands At Kennedy Center As Word Spreads Of Planned Demolition. popularresistance.org Washington, DC—The Organization 'Hands Off the Arts,' called on DC, Maryland and Virginia artists and supporters to stand in opposition to a plan by the White House to demolish the Iconic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Memorial. Several prominent speakers told of the threat that destruction posed to the freedom of expression that for over 55 years has been a central national venue for the arts community. At one point as many as 10 thousand circled the iconic white marbled landmark. They joined hands and chanted "Hands Off The Arts!"
(2026-09-20). Indigenous Tribes Form Resistance Camp Against Proposed Copper Mine. popularresistance.org Anahkwet (Guy Reiter), a member of the Menominee nation and a longtime community organizer, remembers the counsel of his elders about what to do when times get thorny, tangled, and twisted. "If I'm struggling with something in my life, if I'm having a hard time, I was taught to go outside and walk," Anahkwet told Truthout. "The earth will show me something that I haven't seen before, or a way of reframing the way I'm looking at something, and I trust it. I trust that that's the connection I have to our beautiful Mother and her reaching out to me, saying, 'There now, it doesn't have to be so hard.'"
(2026-09-20). Government intensifies work to bring justice for murdered Ekurhuleni women. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies work to bring justice for murdered Ekurhuleni women | The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (IMC on GBVF) has approved a Comprehensive Emergency Strategy to speedily bring to justice the perpetrators behind the killing of nine women in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. | This is according to IMC co-chairperson, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, during a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday. | "The [Committee] met on Thursday…to receive a briefing and consider recommendations from the National Joint Operationa…
(2026-09-20). The Constitution can't protect you if you don't protect it. strategic-culture.su By John W. And Nisha Whitehead | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | What's the point in celebrating the Constitution one day a year if w…
(2026-09-20). Is Europe restraining Israel — or merely protecting the two-state illusion? strategic-culture.su By Ramzy BAROUD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This time, Europe seems serious about holding Israel accountable — or at least…
(2026-09-20). DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers. aljazeera.com DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country's Ebola crisis.
(2026-09-20). Ballistic missile intercepted over Riyadh as fire breaks out near King Khalid airport. geo.tv Smoke billows from a Saudi Aramco petroleum storage facility after an attack in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 26, 2022. —ReutersFire breaks out at fuel depot near King Khalid International Airport.Houthi forces claim two operations using missiles and drones.One targeted Riyadh…
(2026-09-20). Drone footage shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal. presstv.co.uk Drone footage of Devighat showed buildings that remained standing marred by mud and the rest reduced to rubble.
(2026-09-20). Assange Returns to Public Commentary, and Other Notes. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Sep 19, 2026 | Julian Assange is officially Not everyone will remember it, but there was a time when this was almost impossible to imagine. It seemed almost certain that this man was going to die in Belmarsh Prison or spend his remaining years in some hellhole in America. | Now whenever my nephew catches me or…
(2026-09-20). China launches first dedicated king crab export route from Jilin. ecns.cn A charter flight carrying about 11 metric tons of king crabs took off from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport in Yanbian, Jilin Province on Saturday, bound for Hong Kong.
(2026-09-20). China's Global South Emphasis and US Ally-Centric Strategy. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer While the new era of international geopolitics sees a lot of great power competition between China and the US, the former and the latter use very different frameworks. China focuses on inclusivity, development partnership, and the Global South cooperation strategy. The United States, on the contrary, emphasizes its ally-centric approach which …
(2026-09-20). Hebei village exports mooncakes overseas for first time. ecns.cn Huangzhuang Village in Hebei Province, known as China's "Mooncake Village," exported its handmade mooncakes in bulk for the first time this year, receiving positive feedback from overseas markets.
(2026-09-20). Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists. aljazeera.com The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
(2026-09-20). Hong Kong witnesses remarkable economic growth with the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems: FM. ecns.cn With the safeguards of One Country, Two Systems, Hong Kong has witnessed remarkable economic growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2026-09-20). PHC upholds 14-year sentence in lecturer murder case. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed an appeal filed by Sher Mohammad, convicted in the murder case of Islamia College Peshawar lecturer Bashir Ahmad, and upheld the 14-year imprisonment awarded to him by the trial court. | A two-member bench comprising Justice Waqar Ahmad and Justice Farah Jamshed announced the verdict after hearing the appeal against the judgment of the Peshawar Sessions Court. | During the proceedings, Additional Advocate General Alam Khan Adinzai told the court that Sher Mohammad had opened fire on Bashir Ahmad at Islamia College Peshawar on February 19, 2023. The accused was perfor…
(2026-09-20). Long marches, strikes, sit-ins may cost Pakistan's economy Rs120b a day: Aurangzeb. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday warned that long marches, sit-ins and strikes could cost Pakistan's economy around Rs120 billion a day, describing disruptions to economic activity as "self-inflicted pain" at a time when the country was trying to shift from economic stabilisation to sustained growth. | The statement came after three groups, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Kissan Ittehad and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced plans for long marches in Islamabad in the coming week. The groups were protesting separate issues, with JI demanding the removal of the petroleum development levy, Kissan Itteha…
(2026-09-20). State funeral honours Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa. aljazeera.com Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
(2026-09-20). Electricity demand surges as grid rules cut power. wattsupwiththat.com America cannot afford unaffordable electricity, and the price of a megawatt should not rise simply because old rules reject new power.
(2026-09-20). New images reveal severe destruction at US base in Kuwait after Iranian strikes. presstv.co.uk Newly released images reveal severe damage to several structures, including a bunker in the US based in Kuwait, as a result of an Iranian airstrike.
(2026-09-20). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-09-20). Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming. aljazeera.com Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
(2026-09-20). I Still Believe Humanity Is Headed For A Mass Awakening. thealtworld.com I still believe humanity is headed toward a mass awakening, as unfashionable as that is to admit here in the late 2020s. | The fashionable thing to say these days is that everything's ____ed and we are headed to our doom, and that if anything changes it will be because the insanity of our capitalist system causes our material conditions to deteriorate so drastically that we are forced into revolution to survive. That things are bad because we're a rotten people with selfish hearts who haven't forced the revolutionary changes the world needs because, deep down, we actually like things the way they are. | People wh…
(2026-09-20). Pacific media summit to set direction for next decade of Pacific media. asiapacificreport.nz By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Pacific media leaders and journalists from across the region will tackle press freedom, newsroom survival, artificial intelligence, anti-corruption, climate change and the future of journalism when the Pacific Media Summit gets underway in Savusavu today. Fijian Media Association (FMA) general secretary Stanley Simpson told PACNEWS the summit comes at a…
(2026-09-20). Win the AI Race. Then Face What Comes Next. wattsupwiththat.com In the long term, we should not let the fear of human obsolescence deter our pursuit of technological supremacy. By winning the AI race at full throttle, we secure our nation.
(2026-09-20). Texas Railroad Commission nominee's racist post exposes fascist transformation of Republican Party. wsws.org Several Republicans condemned Bo French's racist post, while others distanced themselves from it without withdrawing their endorsements.
(2026-09-20). Trump's Fraudulent Forced Labor Tariffs. popularresistance.org The Trump administration has deployed tariffs, the most beautiful word in the dictionary according to President Donald Trump, to combat the scourge of forced labor in the global economy. But their stated concern about forced labor is nothing other than a cynical device that allows their administration to continue their policies that will make working conditions, including forced labor, in the global economy yet worse. Here's how it happened. | When those tariffs expired six months later on the morning of July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump announced yet another round of tariffs.
(2026-09-20). McKenzie conveys condolences following death of SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu. sanews.gov.za McKenzie conveys condolences following death of SABC sports presenter Owen Ndlovu | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed deep sadness following the death of Owen Ndlovu, the former SABC sports presenter and music industry figure. | The 54-year-old was found dead in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, after he was reportedly hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong the previous evening. | Ndlovu was a familiar voice and face to South African sports audiences during his years with the SABC. He remained active in the country's creative industries through Michael Owen P…
(2026-09-20). Trump's 'me' monument to serve as domestic military staging ground. responsiblestatecraft.org A "Triumphal Arch" to be built at the entrance of sacred ground — Arlington Memorial Cemetery, where generations of U.S. military servicemen, women and veterans are buried — is going to serve the dual purpose of staging snipers and drones for "national security,"
(2026-09-20). China pavilion draws growing global interest in travel to China at Dubai tourism fair. ecns.cn The China pavilion emerged as a major attraction at the 2026 Arabian Travel Market, held recently in Dubai, reflecting growing interest in travel to China among visitors from Arab countries.
(2026-09-20). 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue ∑ Wuhan kicks off. ecns.cn From September 18 to 21, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue, themed River City: Shared Resonance, Shared Growth, is being held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2026-09-20). DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises. aljazeera.com 50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.
(2026-09-20). Is The AI Threat 'The Terminator' or 'The Big Short'? levernews.com We're at the saturation point of the latest news cycle where everyone will soon tire of hearing about artificial intelligence and probably tell themselves the whole intensifying political debate is niche, inside baseball, kind of silly, and a distraction from really important news like the upcoming November election. But whether or not you care about or use AI, the technology will almost certainly affect you in the event of an AI doomsday — which may not end up being the one you're hearing the most about. Right now, you're mostly hearing that the AI apocalypse will be the one from "The Terminator," in whic…
(2026-09-20). BRICS paving way for alternative world order, not a war machine against West: Analyst. presstv.co.uk The New Delhi BRICS summit highlighted the bloc's evolving role as a transitional alliance, expanding alternatives in payments, financing, security and diplomacy without fully rejecting existing structures, says an analyst.
(2026-09-20). Hackney Greens Anti-Austerity Summit 2026: a coalition to impose council cuts. wsws.org The 1.95 million people nationally who voted Green in May's elections now face the reality that Greens-led councils are preparing to enforce the same cuts as their Labour predecessors. This was underscored at the anti-austerity summit in Hackney, where Green Party Mayor Zoà´ Garbett rejected calls to set "no-cuts" budgets.
(2026-09-20). Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick. aljazeera.com Matheus Cunha strikes late as Manchester United seal a 1-1 draw at Fulham, but pressure mounts on Michael Carrick.
(2026-09-20). Argentina's Left stages 'March of Anger' over Milei's austerity measures. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires for the 'March of Anger'.
(2026-09-20). Thousands gather in Dublin to protest Trump's visit and stand in solidarity with Palestine. presstv.co.uk Thousands of protesters gather in Dublin to demonstrate against Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
(2026-09-20). 972 condemns escalating threats against 'NAZA' directors. defenddemocracy.press In the week since their new documentary "NAZA" premiered at Venice Film Festival, directors Yuval Abraham (a reporter for +972 Magazine) and Rachel Szor have been the target of relentless attacks from Israel's government and far-right activists. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Culture Minister Miki Zohar have threatened to revoke the directors' citizenship. Government and …
(2026-09-20). Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh. aljazeera.com India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.
(2026-09-20). Moscow intercepts massive Ukrainian drone strike amid elections; civilian casualties reported. presstv.co.uk Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin asserted that up to 1,600 Ukrainian drones heading toward Russia were intercepted by air defense systems.
(2026-09-20). Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 750 as 3,000 remain missing. presstv.co.uk The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods hit 750 on Sunday, with 3,044 missing, authorities said, while rescuers moved to ‚Å higher ground as rain swelled river levels.
(2026-09-20). Expanded Operation Shanela intensifies law enforcement in Ekurhuleni. sanews.gov.za Expanded Operation Shanela intensifies law enforcement in Ekurhuleni | An expanded Operation Shanela has been initiated to intensify law enforcement visibility and boost safety on the ground in Ekurhuleni following the discovery of nine bodies amid investigations into a spate of killings of women on the East Rand. | This, according to the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide co-chairperson, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga. | The IMC briefed the media in Pretoria on Sunday afternoon on the actions the government is taki…
(2026-09-20). PTI condemns Aleema Khan's arrest as Lahore DC orders 30-day detention. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday condemned the arrest of party founder Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, after an order issued by the Lahore deputy commissioner confirmed that she had been detained for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. | According to a copy of the order available to The Express Tribune, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Ali Ijaz issued the detention order on September 20 under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. The order also named Aleema's driver, Muhammad Ameer, directing that both be detaine…
(2026-09-20). Shahed-136 Clone Found By Florida Fisherman, Eglin AFB Admits It Lost A Drone. twz.com 
(2026-09-20). Protect the Porkies! Jingle Dress Dance October 4, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-09-20). Philadelphia announces $2 billion investment to improve city airports as PHL ranks last in consumer satisfaction. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's Department of Aviation office announced a $2 billion investment this week to modernize the Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The announcement comes the same week that a consumer report ranked PHL last in passenger satisfaction. | The reinvestment is the largest in department history and will fund improvements to the passenger experience, including upgrades to terminal spaces and passenger systems. The program, known as Tran…
(2026-09-20). Amid Houthi attacks, Türkiye vows to meet Saudi military needs under Makkah pact. geo.tv Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to reporters at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Türkiye, April 19, 2026. — ReutersMakkah alliance treats attack on one signatory strike on all.Türkiye conveyed proposals to all sides to end fighting: Fidan.Pakistan denies any…
(2026-09-20). As a Former Head of MI6 it's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed to Our Enemies. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's climate policy is undermining national security, says former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove. "As a country we have been drifting and we are dangerously exposed."
(2026-09-20). Triathlete Zhang Xirui wins China's first medal at 20th Asian Games. ecns.cn Chinese triathlete Zhang Xirui won silver on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon final of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Gamagori City of Aichi prefecture, Japan, securing China's first medal of the Games.
(2026-09-20). Hareem, Mishael fail to advance in 50m breaststroke. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's swimmers Hareem Malik and Mishael Aisha Hyat finished outside the qualifying places in the women's 50m breaststroke heats at the 20th Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday. | Hareem Malik finished 22nd overall with a 36.52 seconds timing, while Mishael Aisha Hyat was 24th after she clocked 37.02 seconds. | China's Tang Qianting dominated the event, winning her heat in 29.50 seconds to top the overall standings. The reigning world-record holder came within 0.06 seconds of her own Asian record of 29.44, and her time was also below the Games record of 29.92. | Japan's Satomi Suzuki finishe…
(2026-09-20). Bridge, opportunity, peace: Foreign guests highlight key words of Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, held in Beijing from Sept. 15 to 17, brought together officials, experts and scholars from around the world to discuss international security and cooperation. In interviews, foreign participants highlighted "cooperation, mutual understanding and peace."
(2026-09-20). Truthout: Deportation Case of Palestinian Activist Salah Sarsour Tests First Amendment. wibailoutpeople.org 
Salah Sarsour is released from immigration jail in June 2026. | Yaseen Najeeb…
(2026-09-20). Was "Defund the Police" Crazy? portside.org Was "Defund the Police" Crazy? |
(2026-09-20). "Krach against Nazis" —The latest election fraud by Berlin's Social Democrats. wsws.org A look at Krach's track record as Berlin's State Secretary for Science and Research from 2016 to 2021 also paints a picture entirely different from that of a down-to-earth fighter against the far right. Not only did Krach fail to stand up to the Nazis at the time, but he made himself a willing accomplice of Berlin's neo-fascists.
(2026-09-20). China In Photos: Wuhan's City Mascot Yangtze Finless Porpoise Sees Population Rise. ecns.cn The population of the Yangtze finless porpoise has increased to 1,426, an increase of 177 compared to the 2022 survey, thanks to a 10-year fishing ban for the Yangtze River that started from Jan. 1, 2021.
(2026-09-20). How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis? aljazeera.com Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.
(2026-09-20). Why Latin America is key to Israel's diplomatic impunity. defenddemocracy.press While alienating traditional allies, Israel is deepening ties with a new wave of right-wing populist leaders who are willing to shield it from accountability. By Xavier Abu Eid September 15, 2026 On Aug. 10, just three days after taking office, Colombia's new government under President Abelardo de la Espriella formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the …
(2026-09-20). Recolonization Is Taking Place, Says Guyana's Former President. popularresistance.org Latin America and the Caribbean countries are being re-colonized. This time it is not by Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, France, and Portugal, but by the United States. | At a period of time the United States had an anti-colonial position and had advocated for the ending of colonialism. That was one of the features of the Monroe Doctrine that has become somewhat obscured since the US became so bellicose. | Today, in a de facto way it has become a super colonial power. It is imposing its will on regions and countries. Those that stand up for their rights are sanctioned, destabilized and sometimes physically remov…