FALSIFYING HISTORY TO TRIGGER WORLD WAR III Historical Fascists Are Preparing for Revenge by Thierry Meyssan

FALSIFYING HISTORY TO TRIGGER WORLD WAR III Historical Fascists Are Preparing for Revenge by Thierry Meyssan Before our very eyes, the historical forces of fascism are reorganizing. The losers of World War II, those who massacred millions of Soviets, Chinese, and Jews, are once again in power in Japan, Israel, and Ukraine. They hope to take their revenge. It is up to us to denounce their preparations and prevent them from unleashing the apocalypse. StreamHistory Documentaries Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 5 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский https://www.voltairenet.org/article224881.html

Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council Voltaire Network | 25 June 2026

Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council Voltaire Network | 25 June 2026 https://www.voltairenet.org/article224765.html

Trilateral Framework Between the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Republic of Lebanon with its secret annex Voltaire Network | Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 26 June 2026 français

Trilateral Framework Between the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Republic of Lebanon with its secret annex Voltaire Network | Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 26 June 2026 français https://www.voltairenet.org/article224800.html

“Shukriya, Pakistan”: Donald Trump and the de-escalation of Iran with four huge obstacles by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme

“Shukriya, Pakistan”: Donald Trump and the de-escalation of Iran with four huge obstacles by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme President Donald Trump eventually came to realize that he had been mistaken about Iran and wrong to attack that civilization-state. He signed the Islamabad Memorandum—initially electronically. He acknowledged $300 billion in war damages, while masking them within an investment fund. From now on, the sole obstacle to peace is not Israel, but Benjamin Netanyahu. ExecutiveBranch Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 28 June 2026 Español français Nederlands Português русский https://www.voltairenet.org/article224788.html

Elon Musk backs JD Vance against Netanyahu, while Miriam Adelson (Marco Rubio’s "godmother") attacks Trump by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme

Elon Musk backs JD Vance against Netanyahu, while Miriam Adelson (Marco Rubio’s "godmother") attacks Trump by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme Iran and the President of the United States have defeated Israel and the backers of its genocides. Consequently, the peace concluded by Washington and Tehran has sparked a new war—this time among Donald Trump’s supporters over his succession. FollowFederal Policy Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 28 June 2026 Deutsch Español français Nederlands Português русский https://www.voltairenet.org/article224789.html

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye form military alliance against Israel Voltaire Network | 5 September 2026 Deutsch Español français italiano Nederlands Português

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye form military alliance against Israel Voltaire Network | 5 September 2026 Deutsch Español français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224886.html

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°183-184 Voltaire Network | 8 September 2026 Deutsch Español français

Voltaire, International Newsletter N°183-184 Voltaire Network | 8 September 2026 Deutsch Español français https://www.voltairenet.org/article224906.html

Ten days before October 7, MBZ informed Netanyahu of a major Hamas offensive Voltaire Network | 11 September 2026 Español français italiano Nederlands Português

Ten days before October 7, MBZ informed Netanyahu of a major Hamas offensive Voltaire Network | 11 September 2026 Español français italiano Nederlands Português https://www.voltairenet.org/article224922.html

News from the Ukrainian Front by Thierry Meyssan Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 9 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe

News from the Ukrainian Front by Thierry Meyssan The United States and Russia want to conclude peace in Ukraine as quickly as possible. The problem lies where one least expects it: it appears that the Straussians (disciples of Leo Strauss)—who had infiltrated the Obama and Biden administrations—are now backed by the Europeans. Yet, it was they who triggered this unnecessary conflict. DownloadInteractive Maps Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 9 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe https://www.voltairenet.org/article224911.html

The Lie of September 11, 2001, Still Shapes All Our Lives by Thierry Meyssan Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 15 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe

The Lie of September 11, 2001, Still Shapes All Our Lives by Thierry Meyssan The events of September 11, 2001, do not belong to the past. They extend directly into the wars in Ukraine, Palestine, and Iran. It is possible to mistake the enemy and remain fixated—in admiration—on a power that sows chaos and misery. Yet, blinding oneself to the truth leads only to being plunged, in turn, into that same chaos and misery. Voltaire Network | Paris (France) | 15 September 2026 Deutsch ελληνικά Español français italiano Nederlands Português русский Türkçe https://www.voltairenet.org/article224935.html

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Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch

https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large group of other Russian guests. by Justin Elliott, Brett Murphy, Joshua Kaplan and Alex Mierjeski September 14, 2026, 5:00 am

Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation

Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation ProPublica uncovered the machinery of the Dominican Republic baseball factory, whose lenders and trainers exploit players as young as 11. Here are the key findings from our reporting. by ProPublica, photography by Christopher Gregory-Rivera for ProPublica September 15, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/dominican-republic-baseball-major-league-takeaways?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life.

I Wrote About His Wrongful Conviction. He Got Only 13 Years of Freedom Before Cancer Took His Life. For years, I followed the case of Fred Steese, who spent 21 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. When he died in August, it felt like the universe had dealt him yet another injustice. by Megan Rose September 9, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/wrongful-conviction-cancer-death?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Reporter Megan Rose spent years following the case of Fred Steese, who spent 21 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Steese — who was fully and unconditionally pardoned in 2017 — died in August of cancer at 62. “When I heard, it felt like the universe had dealt Fred yet another injustice,” Rose writes. “Fred did see a measure of accountability, and I can appreciate as an investigative reporter the rarity of that being the case at all. But I’m sobered that his death means he spent more time fighting to clear his name than he got to enjoy his freedom.”

A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification

A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification ProPublica conducted a new analysis that shows the court is deciding more consequential rulings than ever before in largely unsigned orders with little to no explanation. by Ken B. Morales July 1, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/supreme-court-shadow-docket-rulings-milestone?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary In its term that ended last October, the Supreme Court passed an important milestone that went unnoticed: For the first time, it decided more cases by secret ballot, and with few signed opinions, than it did for cases argued in open court.

The Supreme Court Changed. What Now?

For likely the first time in modern history, the Supreme Court decided more cases in fast-tracked, secretive proceedings than in open court. These “shadow docket” decisions have let President Donald Trump’s administration bypass lower courts on deportations, stops by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and more — often with little to no explanation of the justices’ reasoning. We break down how a once-rare emergency process became the norm, and what it means for public trust in the nation’s highest court.

Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser by Heather Vogell September 15, 2026, 6:00 am

Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser by Heather Vogell September 15, 2026, 6:00 am As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s agenda ends and his own begins. Reporting Highlights Foreign Affairs: Thomas Dans has backed taking over Greenland and advocated reestablishing ties with Russia, where he’s long done business — even sharing pro-Kremlin posts. Business Opportunities: As U.S. Arctic Research Commission chair, Dans has championed a Dutch shipbuilder with which he had a business relationship. Scientific Blowback: Tensions over Greenland flared after Dans, who has no formal scientific background, was appointed. Some Danish researchers said they won’t join the U.S. in research.

‘Our future belongs in EU’: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland assert right to ‘self-determination’ AFP Updated on: 14 Sep 2026, 9:40 am

‘Our future belongs in EU’: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland assert right to ‘self-determination’ The Scottish National Party, Wales' Plaid Cymru and the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/14/our-future-belongs-in-eu-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-assert-right-to-self-determination

China's spy chief warns 'hostile forces' using AI to threaten national security AFP Updated on: 14 Sep 2026, 10:00 am

China's spy chief warns 'hostile forces' using AI to threaten national security The warning comes ahead of Xi-Trump talks in Washington this month, with AI governance and safety set to be part of their discussions as calls mount for greater oversight of the technology. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/14/chinas-spy-chief-warns-hostile-forces-using-ai-to-threaten-national-security

Fresh violence sparks tension in Middle East Commercial vessel attacked off Iran as Houthis target Saudi military base By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-14 10:08

Fresh violence sparks tension in Middle East Commercial vessel attacked off Iran as Houthis target Saudi military base By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-14 10:08 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/14/WS6aa75724e4b06d4aa055de16.html Tensions escalated in the Middle East over the weekend after one person was killed as an Iranian vessel came under attack in Qeshm Island while Yemen's Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government exchanged strikes over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. An Iranian commercial ship was struck near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coast of Qeshm around 5 am on Sunday, killing one person and wounding three others, Iranian media reported, citing Hossein Amir Teymouri, the governor of Qeshm. He blamed the "American-Zionist enemy" for the attack.

'Dr Frankenstein' alarm cries of US' AI elites a self-serving bid for profit: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-14 20:18

'Dr Frankenstein' alarm cries of US' AI elites a self-serving bid for profit: China Daily editorial chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-14 20:18 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/14/WS6aa7e616e4b06d4aa055df6e.html When the creators of a potential "monster" begin urging restraint, it is reasonable to ask whether they have discovered a new concern for humanity — or an old concern about competitors. On Saturday, Sam Altman of OpenAI, Elon Musk of xAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, three executives more accustomed to competing than harmonizing, offered a rare chorus: the frontier of artificial intelligence should be "paced". This followed Amodei's essay arguing that AI's capacity for self-improvement and recent incidents involving autonomous agents warranted greater caution.

Russia and China Discuss Cross-Border Unmanned Road Freight Transport Routes ++

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260914/russia-and-china-discuss-cross-border-unmanned-road-freight-transport-routes-1124737617.html At the end of May this year, the first cross-border freight transport using unmanned trucks between Russia and Kazakhstan was carried out, head of Russia’s Ministry of Transport Andrey Nikitin said on the sidelines of the World Youth Festival. Can Pakistan and Africa Triple Bilateral Trade to $15 Billion by 2030? Expert Weighs In The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council has been launched in Islamabad, opening a new chapter in economic engagement between the two sides. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260914/can-pakistan-and-africa-triple-bilateral-trade-to-15-billion-by-2030-expert-weighs-in-1124737905.html

Playing by No Rules: How Politics Seeks to Take Over International Sports (también en español)

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260709/playing-by-no-rules-how-politics-seeks-to-take-over-international-sports-1124423594.html The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is drawing tens of millions of viewers worldwide. But instead of focusing on football, Western media have zeroed in on a controversial disciplinary ruling. FIFA's initial one-match ban on US forward Folarin Balogun was downgraded to a suspended sanction, clearing him to play in the crucial game against Belgium. Here’s the catch: shortly before the decision, US President Donald Trump held a phone call with FIFA President Gianni Infantino—a call later confirmed by the White House. https://noticiaslatam.lat/20260709/1174214724.html

The bombs that learned to see and think for themselves ynet Global|Updated:Yesterday | 09:41 (++++)

The bombs that learned to see and think for themselves Rafael’s SPICE family transformed conventional bombs into precision weapons that can home in without GPS; more than 25 years after its debut, the latest generation uses AI to identify and strike moving targets at greater ranges ynet Global|Updated:Yesterday | 09:41 https://www.ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/j36avc1eu ‘I couldn’t speak’: Fauda season 5 climbs Netflix charts as Oct. 7 episodes leave global viewers in tears Season 5 has climbed Netflix rankings worldwide and reached No. 1 in Lebanon, while two episodes depicting the Oct. 7 massacre have drawn emotional reactions from viewers alongside criticism of the series’ portrayal of Palestinians Raz Shechnik, Lior Ben Ari|Yesterday | 18:26 https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/hjzweo4fzg ‘Thousands of little Mamdanis’: antisemitism watchdog warns US Jews face generational threat CAM chief Sacha Roytman says New York mayor has become a model for a new generation of anti-Israel politicians, warning antisemitism is at its worst since the Holocaust and that Jewish institutions failed to protect communities after Oct. 7 Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|Yesterday | 19:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/skcjfiefmx IDF rejects NAZA claim it approved Gaza strike risking 500 civilian deaths as ‘completely false’ NAZA features anonymous testimony from purported Unit 8200 soldiers alleging broad collateral-damage policies and AI-assisted targeting; the IDF says the 500-civilian claim has no evidence and the interviewee’s service and role cannot be independently verified ynet|03:36 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjhxqfbkgg

Why Israel opened its first Slovenia embassy in just three months: ‘Czechia couldn’t stand alone’ Itamar Eichner|06:41

Why Israel opened its first Slovenia embassy in just three months: ‘Czechia couldn’t stand alone’ Israel fast-tracked its first embassy in Ljubljana after Slovenia’s new government reversed a series of anti-Israel measures; officials say its support became especially important as Jerusalem sought another EU ally alongside Czechia Itamar Eichner Itamar Eichner|06:41 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/byiqgrhyme

13 km inside Lebanon: How IDF commandos seized Hezbollah stronghold Khiam in 36 hours Dennis Bihler|07:33

13 km inside Lebanon: How IDF commandos seized Hezbollah stronghold Khiam in 36 hours The IDF is revealing details of one of Maglan’s flagship battles in southern Lebanon: commandos pushed 8 miles into enemy territory, surrounded Khiam and used intelligence, drones, missiles and close combat to dismantle much of Hezbollah’s local command Dennis Bihler|07:33 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1cmjbhffl

How 'Fauda' succeeds where Israel's public diplomacy often falls short Opinion: Ayelet Razin Bet Or|07:18

How 'Fauda' succeeds where Israel's public diplomacy often falls short Opinion: Israeli advocacy is not only about proving Israel is right, but helping others understand its reality — including that when Israelis talk about security, they also mean their homes, their children and whether they will still be here tomorrow Ayelet Razin Bet Or|07:18 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/byjxhqrtze

Turkey arrests dozens in sweeping LGBTQ crackdown as Erdogan targets ‘perverts’ News Agencies|08:26

Turkey arrests dozens in sweeping LGBTQ crackdown as Erdogan targets ‘perverts’ Police raided LGBTQ homes, gay bars, a men’s bathhouse and advocacy groups in five cities under the ‘My Family is Safe’ operation; critics accuse Erdogan of intensifying his anti-LGBTQ campaign to appeal to conservatives as elections approach News Agencies|08:26 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjpauuhkfl

Saudi Arabia’s drone vulnerability is a warning for Israel Opinion: Amine Ayoub|07:56

Saudi Arabia’s drone vulnerability is a warning for Israel Opinion: Saudi Arabia’s latest pipeline attack exposes the limits of even sophisticated air defenses; for Israel, the lesson is not that Riyadh should become a closer strategic partner, it is that Israel must never confuse regional cooperation with strategic dependence Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|07:56 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/by00bonskme

‘Coffers are empty’: Netanyahu seeks Lapid's backing as IDF budget crisis deepens Moran Azulay|10:17

‘Coffers are empty’: Netanyahu seeks Lapid's backing as IDF budget crisis deepens Opposition leader says he will back the spending increase only if Netanyahu scraps coalition allocations rather than raising taxes, as military officials warn delayed funds have already stalled procurement, cut reserve duty and threatened operational readiness Moran Azulay Moran Azulay|10:17 https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/sjw5bohygx

‘Blood libel’: IDF chief orders legal review, classified leak probe over NAZA film Elisha Ben Kimon|10:35

‘Blood libel’: IDF chief orders legal review, classified leak probe over NAZA film Zamir says film deliberately distorts reality and puts Israeli troops at risk; military will examine legal action against those involved and possible unauthorized disclosure of classified material used in its production Elisha Ben Kimon Elisha Ben Kimon|10:35 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjodpdstzg

The Dominican Baseball Factory by Gus Garcia-Roberts, photography by Christopher Gregory-Rivera for ProPublica September 10, 2026, 5:00 am

https://www.propublica.org/article/how-dominican-republic-baseball-factory-traps-players-mlb-santo-caraballo?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary How the Dominican Baseball Factory Traps Young Players and Their Families With False Promises The Dominican Republic produces more major league ballplayers than any country outside the U.S. — but the industry is essentially unregulated. Major League Baseball teams make unwritten deals with players as young as 11 that can’t be realized until they turn 16. Moneylenders profit off these players’ families by offering high-interest loans against those promised contracts. A spokesperson for MLB declined to comment and referred to past statements by league officials calling for an overhaul of the Dominican system. https://www.propublica.org/article/oneil-cruz-pittsburgh-pirates-santo-caraballo-car-crash-payments-dominican-republic?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Reporting Highlights Free-for-All: The Dominican Republic produces more major league ballplayers than any country outside the U.S., but the industry is essentially unregulated. Open Secret: Major league teams skirt the rule that they can’t sign a prospect until he’s 16 by offering boys as young as 11 handshake deals, in some cases for millions of dollars. Stolen Promises: With enormous sums promised to poor families, moneylenders exploit them by offering loans at exorbitant interest rates and find ways to scam them.

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EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells by Alex Cuadros September 11, 2026, 5:00 am

EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing a rule that’ll drastically weaken restrictions on “stripper wells,” which tend to be old, poorly maintained and prone to leaking methane, the highly potent greenhouse gas. by Alex Cuadros September 11, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/methane-gas-epa-proposal-stripper-wells?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to drastically weaken requirements for leak inspections and equipment upgrades at more than 700,000 low-producing “stripper wells,” according to a draft rule being reviewed by the White House and seen by ProPublica. These wells — which tend to be old, poorly maintained and thus prone to leaking — produce just 6% of the country’s oil and natural gas but are responsible for roughly half the sector’s methane pollution, studies show. Environmental advocates said deregulating stripper wells will do little to boost energy output while significantly increasing pollution. The proposed changes, which are expected to save oil companies $42 billion through 2050, are the culmination of a campaign by a previously low-profile faction of the oil industry that has gained unprecedented influence during the second Trump administration. The EPA declined to comment on the rule revisions except to confirm that they were being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget. The OMB’s press office didn’t respond to an emailed request for comment.

Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,600 of His Appointees by Al Shaw and Brandon Roberts March 5, 2026 • Updated: April 21, 2026

Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,600 of His Appointees Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest for President Donald Trump and his team. The documents disclose positions officials have held outside government, their assets and their debts, among other things. by Al Shaw and Brandon Roberts March 5, 2026 • Updated: April 21, 2026 https://projects.propublica.org/trump-team-financial-disclosures/?utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch by Justin Elliott, Brett Murphy, Joshua Kaplan and Alex Mierjeski September 14, 2026, 5:00 am

Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large group of other Russian guests. by Justin Elliott, Brett Murphy, Joshua Kaplan and Alex Mierjeski September 14, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-jr-wedding-bankrolled-russian-oligarch-umar-kremlev-putin?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature

Midwives: The Workforce That Will Determine Maternal and Newborn Survival and Africa’s Future By Diene Keita and Jean Kaseya (++++++) Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Midwives: The Workforce That Will Determine Maternal and Newborn Survival and Africa’s Future By Diene Keita and Jean Kaseya NEW YORK / ADDIS ABABA, Sep 7 2026 (IPS) - Tonight, thousands of women across Africa will give birth. Whether they survive to see daylight will largely depend on where they live, how quickly they reach care, and whether the health system around them is ready to respond. Maternal deaths in Africa have dropped 40 percent since 2000, but progress is now stalling. Africa still accounts for more than 70 percent of all maternal deaths worldwide. A woman facing pregnancy complications on the continent is around 130 times more likely to die than a woman in Europe or North America. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/midwives-the-workforce-that-will-determine-maternal-and-newborn-survival-and-africas-future/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - Bridging Digital Transformation in an ASEAN-EAEU Cooperation By Ruhimat Soerakoesoemah, Andrey Panteleev and Philip Diamant BANGKOK, Thailand, Sep 7 2026 (IPS) - Physical borders are shrinking, and digital ones are quietly taking their place. As governments use digital transformation as a powerful driver of economic and sustainable development, the challenge is no longer simply a digital divide between those with technology and those without it. It is a question of digital fragmentation, where infrastructure, standards and regulations make cross-border cooperation more difficult. This raises an important question of how economies in Asia and the Pacific can pursue digital sovereignty while remaining connected to trade, innovate and develop together. One promising answer lies in closer cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Both regions are trying to build stronger digital capabilities while keeping their economies open to cross-border trade. Despite their different economic structures and development pathways, the two blocs share many of the same digital ambitions and challenges. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/bridging-digital-transformation-in-an-asean-eaeu-cooperation/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - Nuclear Victims’ Experiences Must Be at the Heart of Global Efforts for Assistance and Remediation By Naureen Hossain UNITED NATIONS, Sep 7 2026 (IPS) - More and more, global disarmament discussions are encompassing the humanitarian and environmental impacts of the testing and use of nuclear weapons, as it becomes clear that the legacy of nuclear weapons leaves its mark on multiple generations. This was the purpose of the international meeting on ‘Victims Assistance and Environmental Remediation’ for countries affected by nuclear weapons. The meeting, held on September 1 in UN Headquarters, convened member states, academia, and civil society organizations, along with representatives from communities directly affected by nuclear weapons use and testing. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/nuclear-victims-experiences-must-be-at-the-heart-of-global-efforts-for-assistance-and-remediation/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - LIECHTENSTEIN: ‘We Have One of the Strictest Abortion Bans in Europe’ By CIVICUS Sep 7 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses struggles for abortion rights in Liechtenstein with Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel, a journalist and reproductive rights activist who works with Fristenlösung für Liechtenstein, an organisation that campaigns for the introduction of a legal time-limit abortion model. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/liechtenstein-we-have-one-of-the-strictest-abortion-bans-in-europe/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - UNGA 81: A United Nations at a Turning Point By Justina Kaluinaitė NEW YORK, Sep 7 2026 (IPS) - The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA81) opens tomorrow at a particularly important moment for multilateralism. The UN80 reform initiative has entered what the Secretary-General describes as a decisive phase. Member States are selecting the next Secretary-General. The 2030 Agenda is entering its final four years, while conversations about what should follow it are beginning. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/unga-81-a-united-nations-at-a-turning-point/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. - Trump’s “Comprehensive” Gaza Peace Plan a Cover for Genocide By Anis Chowdhury SYDNEY, Sep 8 2026 (IPS) - It is nearly a year since the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2803 on 17 November, 2025, endorsing President Trump’s 20-point framework ostensibly designed to end the war in Gaza and create a roadmap for long-term stability. It is not clear what progress has been made. In August 2026 The Jerusalem Post reported “the IDF continues almost daily strikes in Gaza”, killing more than 1,200 Palestinians since the US-brokered ceasefire deal came into effect, seizing more territory, and continuing to restrict the movement of people and goods into and out of Gaza. Nickolay Mladenov, the UN High Representative on the Board of Peace, wrote in early August 2026 that “two days of strikes across Gaza have killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies that people depend on”. Ironically, this genocidal strike happened only a few days after a US-brokered Hamas disarmament deal, which Trump called, “a monumental step” towards peace and security. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/trumps-comprehensive-gaza-peace-plan-a-cover-for-genocide/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. 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UN Declares International Day to Eliminate Child Marriage By Naureen Hossain Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UN Declares International Day to Eliminate Child Marriage By Naureen Hossain UNITED NATIONS, Sep 4 2026 (IPS) - As the 80th session of the UN General Assembly draws to a close, one of the final items in its agenda was to establish an annual observance for the elimination of child marriage, raising the global profile of a pervasive social issue. On Friday, the General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution A/80/L.99, which establishes 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early, and Forced Marriage, an effort initiated by Bhuwan Ribhu, founder of Just Rights for Children, and championed by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/un-declares-international-day-to-eliminate-child-marriage/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa’s Rangelands Are the Frontline of Resilience – COP17 Showed Why By Samson Kuraru Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Africa’s Rangelands Are the Frontline of Resilience – COP17 Showed Why By Samson Kuraru NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 4 2026 (IPS) - Across the Kenya-Tanzania rangelands, communities have long understood a reality that the global community is increasingly recognising: healthy rangelands support livelihoods, wildlife, water resources and local economies. They are among Africa’s most important natural assets and a foundation for resilience in a changing climate. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/africas-rangelands-are-the-frontline-of-resilience-cop17-showed-why/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Nepalese Experts, Victims Contemplate the Future After the Flood By Sunita Neupane Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Nepalese Experts, Victims Contemplate the Future After the Flood By Sunita Neupane KATHMANDU, Sep 4 2026 (IPS) - That day, Subash Tamang was mining sand along the banks of the Trishuli River near the Trishuli Hydropower Project, working alongside his wife, brother, sister-in-law, and two other family members. Suddenly, he noticed water gushing down from above the hydropower site. His first thought was that the dam had burst. In an instant, everything changed. He and his family dropped everything and ran toward the river, desperate to save their lives. But then he saw something even more terrifying—huge waves of water were surging from the other side too, carrying clouds of dust and thick black mud. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/nepalese-experts-victims-contemplate-the-future-after-the-flood/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

WHO Announces New Ebola Vaccine Guidelines for the DRC By Shreya Komar Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

WHO Announces New Ebola Vaccine Guidelines for the DRC By Shreya Komar UNITED NATIONS, Sep 4 2026 (IPS) - While Uganda announced the end of its Ebola outbreak last week, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to battle its deadliest Ebola outbreak to date. As of September 1st, there have been over 6,000 cases, including over 3,000 deaths, with Ituri standing as the most affected province. In a post on X on September 2, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General for the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed his concern that most deaths were still occurring in communities rather than in treatment centres, and among people who were not known contacts. This implies that there may be several methods of transmission that are unknown and several underreported cases. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/who-announces-new-ebola-vaccine-guidelines-for-the-drc/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Beyond the Death Penalty Debate: Human Dignity and Justice in Japan By Katsuhiro Asagiri Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Beyond the Death Penalty Debate: Human Dignity and Justice in Japan By Katsuhiro Asagiri TOKYO, Japan, Sep 8 2026 (IPS) - A symposium examining Japan’s death penalty through the lens of human dignity was held on September 5 at Joseph Hall of St. Ignatius Church in Yotsuya, Tokyo. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/beyond-the-death-penalty-debate-human-dignity-and-justice-in-japan/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

What 1.5°C Overshoot Means for Small Islands By Alison Kentish Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

What 1.5°C Overshoot Means for Small Islands By Alison Kentish The world is expected to breach a temperature threshold long regarded by small island states as a line of survival. A new UNEP report examines what comes next and why every fraction of a degree still matters. CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Sep 8 2026 (IPS) - The world is now expected to breach the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit that small island states have spent years defending as a threshold for survival. For people in the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean, the consequences will not begin only when islands disappear beneath the sea. They include saltwater intrusion into freshwater supplies and agricultural land, coral reef loss, more damaging coastal flooding and mounting pressure on already limited resources for recovery and adaptation. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/what-1-5c-overshoot-means-for-small-islands/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

FAO and the Global South: Advancing Agrifood Transformation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation By Hua Yang Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

FAO and the Global South: Advancing Agrifood Transformation through South-South and Triangular Cooperation By Hua Yang Hua Yang is Director, South-South and Triangular Cooperation Division, FAO ROME, Sep 8 2026 (IPS) - The world’s agrifood systems are under mounting pressure from economic uncertainty, climate change and persistent inequalities. Farmers, rural communities and the most vulnerable are bearing the heaviest burden. We must act faster and scale practical, proven solutions. The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation celebrates more than solidarity. It recognizes the ideas, innovation and shared commitment emerging from the Global South. It also reminds us that cooperation among developing countries and with their partners is essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Countries of the Global South are not merely recipients of development support; they are contributors of knowledge, innovation and investment. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/fao-and-the-global-south-advancing-agrifood-transformation-through-south-south-and-triangular-cooperation/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

DURBAN CONFERENCE, 25 YEARS ON – Paul Divakar Namala: “Solidarity and Resistance Work in the Long Run” By Paul Divakar Namala Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

DURBAN CONFERENCE, 25 YEARS ON – Paul Divakar Namala: “Solidarity and Resistance Work in the Long Run” By Paul Divakar Namala The third UN Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance in 2001 was a watershed moment for millions across the world. Seven thousand people representing governments and civil society from 170 countries gathered in Durban, South Africa. Led by countries in the Global South, the Durban Conference challenged the idea that human rights is a Western concept, recognized the historical roots of contemporary forms of racism and called on States to repair the lasting consequences of colonialism and slavery. While the US and Israel withdrew from the Conference, the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action were adopted, both of which became foundational documents for the global fight against racism. But with racism still very much alive, we spoke with activists about their struggles and hopes. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/durban-conference-25-years-on-paul-divakar-namala-solidarity-and-resistance-work-in-the-long-run/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The USA and Dictatorship – Gödel’s Loophole By Daud Khan Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The USA and Dictatorship – Gödel’s Loophole By Daud Khan ROME, Sep 9 2026 (IPS) - Observing some of the changes over the last year and a half in the Government of the USA, one question that comes to mind is whether the greatest democracy in the world turning into a dictatorship? And, if so, how is this possible in a country with one of the most articulate and thoughtful constitutions ever written –a constitution which clearly sets out checks and balances precisely to avoid undue concentration of power. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/the-usa-and-dictatorship-godels-loophole/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How Saving Cattle in Zimbabwe is Saving Its Lions By Busani Bafana Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

How Saving Cattle in Zimbabwe is Saving Its Lions By Busani Bafana BULAWAYO, Sep 9 2026 (IPS) - A 12-year-old male lion slipped out of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park one winter morning and killed a 7-year-old boy in a village it wandered into. The boy, Elton, should have been safe within his village outside Zimbabwe’s largest national park, but a winter morning ended that safety. The lion cut short his life, pushing a grieving community into the centre of a contested frontline: conflict for space between humans and wildlife. The lion was put down. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/how-saving-cattle-in-zimbabwe-is-saving-its-lions/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Development Goals Falter as Civil Society Is Shut Out By Samuel King and Inés M. Pousadela Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Development Goals Falter as Civil Society Is Shut Out By Samuel King and Inés M. Pousadela BRUSSELS, Belgium / MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Sep 9 2026 (IPS) - When the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) ended in New York in July, it took two recorded votes for states to pass a ministerial declaration that, until recently, would have been adopted without controversy. Uruguay, speaking for the Group of 77 developing countries plus China, pushed through the deletion of a reference to the agreement reached at the COP28 climate summit. Israel forced a vote on a paragraph about self-determination for people under occupation. Russia dissociated itself from the passage on peace and security. The wrangling revealed the extent to which the consensus that in 2015 saw all 193 UN states agree the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a common blueprint to end poverty, tackle climate change and build accountable institutions by 2030 – has been eroded. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/development-goals-falter-as-civil-society-is-shut-out/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UN and Partners Work to Stabilize Health and WASH Systems in Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes By Oritro Karim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

UN and Partners Work to Stabilize Health and WASH Systems in Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes By Oritro Karim UNITED NATIONS, Sep 9 2026 (IPS) - Two months after devastating twin earthquakes struck northern and central Venezuela on June 24, the humanitarian community has been on the frontlines, delivering lifesaving aid and focusing efforts on sustainable paths for rehabilitation. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/un-and-partners-work-to-stabilize-health-and-wash-systems-in-venezuela-following-deadly-earthquakes/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Lawmakers Need to Grapple With the ‘Human Story’ of the Aged, Youth, Women and Girls when Making Policy By Cecilia Russell Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Lawmakers Need to Grapple With the ‘Human Story’ of the Aged, Youth, Women and Girls when Making Policy By Cecilia Russell KUALA LUMPUR & JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sep 10 2026 (IPS) - “As parliamentarians, we should understand that behind every demographic indicator is a human story,” Kamikawa Yoko, MP Japan and Chair of AFPPD, reminded lawmakers in her opening address to the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) annual conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/lawmakers-need-to-grapple-with-the-human-story-of-the-aged-youth-women-and-girls-when-making-policy/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

US Plans to Restrict Foreign Journalists Trigger Rising Protests By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

US Plans to Restrict Foreign Journalists Trigger Rising Protests By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Sep 10 2026 (IPS) - First, it was the mass deportations of undocumented aliens, then a crackdown on liberal-minded academics from prestigious US Universities, and now, restrictions on foreign journalists based in the US. The proposed restrictions may also affect scores of journalists covering the UN, including those who are part of national delegations scheduled to arrive in New York next week for the high-level segment of the 81st session of the General Assembly, with over 130 world political leaders in attendance. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/us-plans-to-restrict-foreign-journalists-trigger-rising-protests/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

A Spectre is Haunting Europe — the Spectre of Ultra-Nationalism By Jan Lundius Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

A Spectre is Haunting Europe — the Spectre of Ultra-Nationalism By Jan Lundius STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sep 10 2026 (IPS) - During summer months there is a certain news drought. Nevertheless, this year social media has been crowded with news from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, while customary tales about grisly murders have not been neglected. In Sweden it is election year and summer reporting has been supplemented by a debate about “hate speech against ethnic groups”. If individual tragedies connected with murders upset people, many seem to be indifferent to the fact that entire population groups are targeted by politicians. Swedish social media is overloaded with outcries about “Muslim” immigration and concerns about Sweden becoming “Islamized” and in danger of being transformed into a new Afghanistan. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/a-spectre-is-haunting-europe-the-spectre-of-ultra-nationalism/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Afghan Men Quietly Resist Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Afghan Men Quietly Resist Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education The author is an Afghanistan-based female journalist, trained with Finnish support before the Taliban take-over. Her identity is withheld for security reasons KABUL, Sep 10 2026 (IPS) - Many wonder why men in Afghanistan do not protest when women’s rights are trampled upon. In reality, many are rebelling behind the scenes, for instance, by helping their daughters get an education. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/afghan-men-quietly-resist-taliban-ban-on-girls-education/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Humanitarian Needs Grow as Nepal Recovers from Catastrophic Floods By Shreya Komar Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Humanitarian Needs Grow as Nepal Recovers from Catastrophic Floods By Shreya Komar UNITED NATIONS, Sep 11 2026 (IPS) - Two weeks after devastating floods struck Nepal, communities across the country are still struggling to meet basic needs as humanitarian efforts continue. The disaster, triggered by a glacial collapse, has become one of Nepal’s deadliest in recent years, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/humanitarian-needs-grow-as-nepal-recovers-from-catastrophic-floods/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The Lighter Side of Politics at the UN General Assembly By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

The Lighter Side of Politics at the UN General Assembly By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, Sep 11 2026 (IPS) - When over 130 world leaders arrive in New York for the high-level segment of the General Assembly next week– it will be rare to hear hard-hitting, headline-grabbing political statements from the podium. The speeches before the 193-member General Assembly, and UN press briefings that occasionally follow, are mostly long-winded and monotonously boring. The exceptions, however, are rare. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/the-lighter-side-of-politics-at-the-un-general-assembly/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

PHILIPPINES: ‘Responding to Disinformation Can’t Mean Giving the Government a Mandate to Police Truth’ By CIVICUS Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

PHILIPPINES: ‘Responding to Disinformation Can’t Mean Giving the Government a Mandate to Police Truth’ By CIVICUS Sep 11 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses the implications of the Philippines’ proposed anti-disinformation bill with Josalee Deinla, Secretary-General of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers, a civil society organisation that defends civil liberties in the Philippines. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/philippines-responding-to-disinformation-cant-mean-giving-the-government-a-mandate-to-police-truth/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

BRICS' role in economic stability hailed amid intl shocks By PRIME SARMIENTO in Manila | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 02:40 (+++)

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa44b3ae4b06d4aa055da70.html BRICS can serve as a potential stabilizer for the Global South as emerging economies grapple with overlapping shocks — from climate-driven disruptions to geopolitical conflict and a resurgence of protectionism — that are straining growth and investment, experts say. BRICS paves the way and the Global South has its say By Zhao Manfeng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 09:45 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa4aea8e4b06d4aa055dabe.html The 18th BRICS Summit kicks off in New Delhi. Standing at the forefront of the Global South, BRICS represents nearly half of the world's population and about one-third of global GDP. Amid rising protectionism, BRICS offers a broad platform for openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation. Xi attends BRICS summit in New Delhi Xinhua | Updated: 2026-09-12 17:05 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa515e8e4b06d4aa055db89.html

US firms display new confidence in China By WANG YING | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 01:57

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa44107e4b06d4aa055da68.html Improved financial performance and easing China-US tensions have lifted confidence among United States businesses in China to its highest level since 2021, according to a survey report released on Thursday, signaling a brighter corporate outlook as bilateral trade relations stabilize.

The Fed's dilemma: Why are global markets on edge? By Zhou Lanxu and Zhuang Qiange | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 15:37

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa5012ee4b06d4aa055db75.html Expectations of a Fed rate hike have intensified, pushing Treasury yields higher and sending global stocks fluctuating. Ahead of the Sept 15-16 policy meeting, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces challenges that go beyond interest rates. US economist David Blair warns that US stocks and housing are highly overvalued and vulnerable to sharp falls — with potential repercussions for the global economy.

China offers new-tech preview in Berlin AI-powered appliances and hardware innovations cater to customer needs and provide companions By Julian Shea and Zheng Wanyin in Berlin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 04:21

China offers new-tech preview in Berlin AI-powered appliances and hardware innovations cater to customer needs and provide companions By Julian Shea and Zheng Wanyin in Berlin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 04:21 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa462e1e4b06d4aa055da76.html Representatives from leading technology companies gathered in Berlin last weekend for IFA, the world's largest consumer electronics, home appliances, and future tech event, with companies showcasing their latest products and innovations, and a large number of Chinese brands and manufacturers on display. The IFA stands for Innovation For All, and the event has been taking place for more than a century.

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Malaysian, Ethiopian counterparts on sidelines of BRICS Summit Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 3:11 am

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Malaysian, Ethiopian counterparts on sidelines of BRICS Summit Modi met Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi as Malaysia participated in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit as a partner country at India’s invitation. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-meetings-with-malaysian-ethiopian-counterparts-on-sidelines-of-brics-summit

Iran President says Middle East does not need US to serve as 'regional policeman' AFP Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 7:14 am

Iran President says Middle East does not need US to serve as 'regional policeman' Iran has been at war since February 28, when US-Israeli strikes killed its supreme leader. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/12/iran-president-says-middle-east-does-not-need-us-to-serve-as-regional-policeman

Show of unity: Modi, Putin, Xi hand-in-hand at 18th BRICS Summit PTI Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 9:37 am

Show of unity: Modi, Putin, Xi hand-in-hand at 18th BRICS Summit The picture from the Bharat Mandapam where the BRICS leaders attended the summit was posted on the Instagram handle of the prime minister. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/show-of-unity-modi-putin-xi-hand-in-hand-at-18th-brics-summit-2

Big PM push for BRICS trade integration Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 11:17 pm (+++)

Big PM push for BRICS trade integration This carries significance as conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have disrupted shipping routes, raised freight and insurance costs and exposed the vulnerability of global supply chains. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/big-pm-push-for-brics-trade-integration BRICS builds momentum for local currencies Finance chiefs and central bank governors called for work on interoperable payment systems and settlement infrastructure, but the statement did not propose a common BRICS currency. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/brics-builds-momentum-for-local-currencies Dipak Mondal Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 12:08 am PM Modi gifts Putin Russian translation of Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' ahead of BRICS Summit At the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, he presented Putin a Sohrai painting from Jharkhand. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/pm-modi-gifts-putin-russian-translation-of-tamil-classic-thirukkural-ahead-of-brics-summit Rajesh Kumar Thakur Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 12:14 am

PM Modi calls for urgent UNSC reform, seeks greater Global South role in rule-making Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 7:08 am (+++)

PM Modi calls for urgent UNSC reform, seeks greater Global South role in rule-making Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the structure of global institutions no longer reflected contemporary economic realities. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/pm-modi-calls-for-urgent-unsc-reform-seeks-greater-global-south-role-in-rule-making Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 7:08 am Strong India-UAE ties a ‘symbol of stability’ amid West Asia uncertainties, says PM Modi The leaders also discussed the potential role of L’Imad, the UAE’s newest sovereign investment fund, in deepening bilateral investment ties. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/strong-india-uae-ties-a-symbol-of-stability-amid-west-asia-uncertainties-says-pm-modi Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 5:46 am Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit, set for bilateral talks with PM Modi Xi's visit is also being closely watched as his first to neighbouring India since 2019, and the biggest step yet in a cautious thaw between the nuclear-armed rivals. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/chinese-president-xi-jinping-arrives-in-delhi-for-brics-summit-set-for-bilateral-talks-with-pm-modi AFP Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 3:51 am

BRICS: Congress says declarations of solidarity must be backed by consistent action Preetha Nair Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 4:54 am

BRICS: Congress says declarations of solidarity must be backed by consistent action The Congress believes India must unequivocally demonstrate that it is strong enough to advance its own interests, principled enough to stand with those who seek a fairer world. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/brics-congress-says-declarations-of-solidarity-must-be-backed-by-consistent-action

BRICS reaches consensus on joint statement after marathon negotiations over West Asia conflict Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 6:20 am

BRICS reaches consensus on joint statement after marathon negotiations over West Asia conflict Sources said India led sustained consultations at both official and political levels to bridge the differences and prevent the disagreements from derailing the summit outcome. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/brics-reaches-consensus-on-new-delhi-declaration

BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration 2026 TNIE online desk Updated on: 12 Sep 2026, 8:09 am

BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the consensus on the first day of the annual summit, saying that no member country had raised objections to the joint declaration. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/12/brics-adopts-new-delhi-declaration-2026

Targeted Reforms Could Unlock New Private Investment and Jobs in Mongolia’s Cashmere, Energy, and Critical Minerals Sectors

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/09/10/targeted-reforms-could-unlock-new-private-investment-and-jobs-in-mongolia-s-cashme ULAANBAATAR, September 10, 2026 — Over the past three decades, Mongolia has significantly reduced poverty and tripled GDP per capita, reaching upper-middle-income status in 2024. Building on these achievements, the Government has prioritized private sector-led economic diversification to foster more sustainable investment, productivity growth, and job creation.

Home Careers Talent Programs Young Professionals Program WBG Young Professionals Program

https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/careers/talent-programs/young-professionals-program?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_ES_EXT&deliveryName=DM288696 The World Bank Group’s Young Professionals Program is our flagship leadership development initiative, for highly talented individuals who are passionate about global development. The Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, gain international experience, and contribute to projects that address the world’s most pressing development challenges.

PISA 2025: la secundaria es donde se juega el futuro de esta generación Jaime SaavedraAndreas BlomVerónica Díaz 10 de septiembre de 2026 Disponible en: Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/es/latinamerica/pisa-2025-la-secundaria-es-donde-se-juega-el-futuro-de-esta-generacion Los aprendizajes de los estudiantes de secundaria cayeron en la mayoría de los países que participan en PISA. Entre 2022 y 2025, el puntaje de los estudiantes de América Latina cayó 11 puntos en lectura y 4 en matemática, y se mantuvo en ciencias, con lo que continúa una tendencia negativa que viene desde 2018. Más grave que esta nueva caída es que la región no sale –y se hunde de a pocos– en una trampa de baja calidad: nuestros jóvenes de 15 años están lejos de donde deberían estar, más de la mitad no tiene los mínimos niveles de lectura esperados para su edad, y 3 de cada 4 no tiene los niveles mínimos esperados de razonamiento matemático. Ese estancamiento de largo plazo en los aprendizajes fundamentales hace poco viable un crecimiento sostenido de la productividad, competitividad y bienestar de la región.

An encouraging sign from El Salvador: an aligned system and technology at the service of learning can accelerate results Susana Cordeiro GuerraJaime Saavedra September 10, 2026 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/el-salvador-sistema-alineado-educacion-tecnologia-servicio-aprendizajes-pueden-acelerar-cambios There is an assumption that runs through education policy: “change in education takes time,” people often say. That assumption comes at a cost: students lose days and years of their lives while the system improves, days and years that can never be recovered. But rapid change is not impossible. El Salvador is an example.

Navigating a Cloudy Outlook

Navigating a Cloudy Outlook As the Middle East conflict drives sharp energy price increases, global growth is projected to slow to 2.5 percent in 2026, with emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) facing the weakest per capita income growth since the pandemic. Risks remain skewed to the downside and include escalating hostilities, further commodity market disruptions, and additional geopolitical strains, while broader AI adoption offers some upside. Policy action is critical: globally to safeguard energy and food security and advance the energy transition, and domestically to control inflation, strengthen fiscal sustainability, and support job creation. Rising debt is driving up EMDE borrowing costs, particularly for those most indebted, underscoring the need for stronger revenue mobilization and improved debt management. For commodity exporters, building fiscal resilience will also require strong institutional frameworks and revenue diversification. https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/global-economic-prospects

What drives borrowing costs for businesses in developing countries? Paolo MauroCesaire Meh June 23, 2026 This page in: English Français Español العربية

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/what-drives-borrowing-costs-for-businesses-in-developing-countri For a business in a developing country, the cost of borrowing is determined not just by their credit-worthiness, but by a range of factors beyond their control. Firms in low- and middle-income countries pay, on average, 2 percentage points more in real interest than comparable firms in a rich country. Compounded over years and across thousands of firms, represents an enormous cost to private sector development and job creation.

Smart Development: Delivering Wins for Jobs and Climate Jamie Fergusson June 18, 2026 This page in: English Español 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechange/smart-development--delivering-wins-for-jobs-and-climate Smart development is the idea that the investments countries and companies make to tackle persistent development needs—building roads, growing food, managing waste, or connecting people—can also build resilience and cut emissions. When designed well, these investments last longer, perform better, and deliver more value. Ultimately, this lays the foundations for job creation and sustainable growth. Done right, it’s not a trade-off; it’s a multiplier.

How safer mobility can save lives and support Ecuador’s development? Claudia Lopez Rodriguez September 03, 2026 This page in: English Español

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/every-day--more-than-11-people-die-on-ecuador-s-roads--the-numbe Picture this: you drop your child off at school in the morning, and by the time you pick them up in the afternoon, six families in Ecuador have lost someone they love on the road. By the time you go to sleep, that number will be eleven.

IDF's war on all fronts: How Eyal Zamir is managing threats from Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and West Bank ByYONAH JEREMY BOB SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 15:26

IDF's war on all fronts: How Eyal Zamir is managing threats from Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and West Bank With China blocked by US from rapidly resupplying Iran’s ballistic missile materials, Zamir sees a shifting threat landscape across Israel’s fronts. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908276 ByYONAH JEREMY BOB SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 15:26

Israel-Turkey tensions are soaring, but their shared interests run deeper Analysis: Mohammed Wattad|00:01

Israel-Turkey tensions are soaring, but their shared interests run deeper Analysis: Despite escalating rhetoric, Israel and Turkey share vital security and regional interests. Israel must distinguish public confrontation from strategic realities while countering Turkish ambitions through regional alliances and US coordination Mohammed Wattad|00:01 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/sjltcy11kmg

Global trade at risk as Houthis capture Red Sea chokepoint under Iranian guidance Lior Ben Ari|07:23

Global trade at risk as Houthis capture Red Sea chokepoint under Iranian guidance Yemen says Iran-backed Houthis seized Bab el-Mandab; Tehran reportedly supplied Yemeni rebels with money, weapons and commanders; senior Israeli official calls it a 'negative development' but stresses: 'If we are not attacked, we will not intervene' Lior Ben Ari Lior Ben Ari|07:23 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkowklzfzx#autoplay

Behind closed doors: What Washington and the Middle East are saying about Israel Itamar Eichner, Washington|09:34

Behind closed doors: What Washington and the Middle East are saying about Israel At a closed-door Washington conference, officials warn of growing frustration with Netanyahu as Israel weighs Gaza’s future, a weakened Iran, Saudi normalization and shifting US support ahead of elections in both countries Itamar Eichner, Washington|09:34 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skekj00wtgx

25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown by Tim Golden September 10, 2026, 6:00 am

https://www.propublica.org/article/fbi-911-saudi-bayoumi-investigation by Tim Golden September 10, 2026, 6:00 am Reporting Highlights Evidence From Britain: A trove of evidence from Britain that became public only after the FBI closed its 9/11 investigation raises questions about a Saudi man who assisted two of the hijackers. Suspicions: Material seized in 2001 from Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi student who had lived in San Diego, intensified suspicions about what he knew before the attacks. Witting or Unwitting: The FBI’s leadership has long insisted that Bayoumi, who was a Saudi intelligence asset, had no clue about the plans of the two men who ended up on Flight 77.

EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells by Alex Cuadros September 11, 2026, 5:00 am

EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing a rule that’ll drastically weaken restrictions on “stripper wells,” which tend to be old, poorly maintained and prone to leaking methane, the highly potent greenhouse gas. by Alex Cuadros September 11, 2026, 5:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/methane-gas-epa-proposal-stripper-wells?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river

Omaha soil still has toxic levels of lead. Watch Flatwater Free Press reporter Chris Bowling dig up actual dirt and explain how we tested soil samples to determine that contamination remains even after an expensive cleanup.

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Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land. by Ren Larson, The Assembly Co-published with The Assembly

Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land. by Ren Larson, The Assembly Co-published with The Assembly https://www.propublica.org/article/western-north-carolina-helene-mobile-home-fema-recovery?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary Hurricane Helene Killed His Wife and Destroyed His Mobile Home. New Tenants Are Now Renting the Same Flood-Prone Land. Joe Rogers, a former resident of the Hyder Mountain Road mobile home park near Clyde, North Carolina, lost his wife and three of their dogs when Hurricane Helene swept his mobile home into the nearby river in 2024. It wasn’t the first time floods destroyed homes at the park — but new residents continue to move to the same flood-prone land. These repeated losses are in part the result of a gap in disaster policy that allows mobile home residents to be put in harm’s way again and again. The federal government’s programs to buy out disaster-prone buildings are “the cornerstone of the Nation’s system for emergency management,” according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. But the program was developed with traditional homeowners in mind, and mobile homes, the country’s largest source of affordable housing, are often left out. North Carolina Emergency Management said there’s no specific guidance for mobile home park buyouts and that the process is no different than it is for commercial or residential properties. A spokesperson said, “It is entirely the property owners and the local jurisdiction’s decision on whether or not they wish to participate in the program.” The current owners of Hyder Mountain Road mobile home park did not respond to questions about allowing trailers and campers to move back to where they’d washed away. https://www.propublica.org/article/hurricane-helene-evacuation-warnings-yancey-county-north-carolina?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=secondary

Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. by Jennifer Berry Hawes and Jennifer Smith Richards September 11, 2026, 6:00 am

https://www.propublica.org/article/school-vouchers-disabilities?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=feature Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. To give voucher programs a toehold in state legislatures, politicians touted how students with disabilities would gain access to private education. But those students’ families often have the hardest time finding schools that will accept them. by Jennifer Berry Hawes and Jennifer Smith Richards September 11, 2026, 6:00 am

LIVE UPDATES: Putin and Modi Take Part in BRICS Business Forum

https://sputnikglobe.com/20260911/live-updates-putin-and-modi-hold-talks-ahead-of-brics-summit-in-new-delhi-1124714220.html Defense, energy, trade, investment and payment mechanisms are expected to dominate the talks between Putin and Modi. India and Russia maintain wide-ranging cooperation in defense, energy, nuclear power, space and trade.

IMF says uncertainty for global economy remains high after 6 months of US-Iran war Xinhua | Updated: 2026-09-11 09:23 (++++)

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa35813e4b06d4aa055d7cc.html WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that the global economy has been resilient despite six months of war between the United States and Iran, but uncertainty remains high. "So far, despite six months of war in the Middle East, the global economy has been resilient. It has weathered the shocks, the energy shocks in particular, better than feared," IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said at a news briefing. US market sours on $6b Treasury buyback Investors push back on offer as 10-year yield reaches its highest in three years By MAY ZHOU in Houston | China Daily Global | Updated: 2026-09-11 09:56 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa35fc2e4b06d4aa055d82c.html The United States Treasury Department said on Wednesday that it will buy up to $6 billion of 10-year to 20-year Treasurys when it executes its buyback operation on Thursday afternoon, but the bond market didn't respond as expected. Nation to advance RMB use, financial opening-up Expanded local currency settlement, broadened currency swaps expected By Zhou Lanxu | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-11 08:54 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa35147e4b06d4aa055d751.html China will further advance worldwide use of the renminbi over the next five years while remaining committed to maintaining currency stability, as part of broader efforts to enable the financial sector to better serve the real economy and promote high-standard opening-up, officials said on Thursday. Sino-US biz ties key to global recovery By Zhang Chenxu | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-11 09:05 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa353dae4b06d4aa055d781.html Amid a fragile global economic recovery, China's resilience and long-term growth potential — coupled with its continued push for greater openness — are creating fresh opportunities for US businesses looking to expand in the world's largest consumer market, officials and business leaders said on Thursday. Trade and investment ties between China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, are built on mutual benefit, they added, and stronger bilateral cooperation would help bolster global supply-chain resilience and put global recovery on terra firma.

Xi: Build more 'China Services' brands chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-11 17:34

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa3cb25e4b06d4aa055d9f3.html President Xi Jinping has called for the breaking of new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector. Read Xi's words on advancing the sector and discover what China's service sector can bring to the world.

BRICS: Building Bridges chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-11 09:37

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa35b46e4b06d4aa055d7dc.html President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening the foundation, momentum and impact of greater BRICS cooperation and delivering more practical benefits to the peoples. In recent years, China has advocated enhancing BRICS cooperation, delivering tangible results through concrete action. From doctors gaining new skills to businesses finding new markets and young people discovering new opportunities, BRICS cooperation is building bridges across borders, connecting people, markets and opportunities, and opening new pathways to shared development.

UN chief warns against stoking Gulf tensions US, Iran trade strikes, while Trump says war could end after midterm elections By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-11 08:23

UN chief warns against stoking Gulf tensions US, Iran trade strikes, while Trump says war could end after midterm elections By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-11 08:23 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa349f6e4b06d4aa055d70e.html United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concerns about the recent escalation in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States and Iran exchange their biggest waves of strikes on shipping in recent days.

China, US call for deeper health cooperation By WANG XIAOYU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-09-11 07:46

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/11/WS6aa34145e4b06d4aa055d6e3.html Chinese and US officials and health experts have called for deeper health cooperation between the two countries, saying that medicine and public health can serve as a durable platform to advance the shared goal of promoting human wellness.

Stock markets fall in early trade amid soaring crude oil prices, West Asia conflict PTI Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 1:37 am (++)

Stock markets fall in early trade amid soaring crude oil prices, West Asia conflict Weak trends in global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors' sentiment. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/11/stock-markets-fall-in-early-trade-amid-soaring-crude-oil-prices-west-asia-conflict PTI Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 1:37 am The degree economy's disbalance Nine out of every 10 Indians have to wait more than a year after graduation to get permanent salaried jobs. Even then, most eventually accept work far below their qualifications. More than enrolment, we need to keep track of education outcomes https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/10/the-degrees-economy-disbalance John J Kennedy Updated on: 10 Sep 2026, 4:39 pm

BRICS Business Forum: India calls for an unified digital payments among BRICS nations to reduce trade friction Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 3:14 am

BRICS Business Forum: India calls for an unified digital payments among BRICS nations to reduce trade friction Echoing the similar sentiments, Russia’s Minister for Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov highlighted Moscow's structural shift away from Western payment channels. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/11/brics-business-forum-india-calls-for-an-unified-digital-payments-among-brics-nations-to-reduce-trade-friction Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 3:14 am

BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the United States and other Western powers. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/11/brics-leaders-gather-in-new-delhi-as-wars-and-rivalries-strain-the-expanded-bloc Associated Press Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 2:22 am

BRICS Summit: Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in Delhi, to hold talks with PM Modi Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 6:28 am

BRICS Summit: Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in Delhi, to hold talks with PM Modi For India, the immediate priority is likely to be pragmatic: keeping channels with Tehran open, protecting trade and energy routes, safeguarding the Chabahar project in the long run without angering the US. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/11/brics-summit-iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-lands-in-delhi-to-hold-talks-with-pm-modi Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 6:28 am

Modi, Putin hold bilateral talks on trade, defence, energy and Ukraine war TNIE online desk Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 8:04 am (+++++)

Modi, Putin hold bilateral talks on trade, defence, energy and Ukraine war The Kremlin had earlier said both sides were exploring BrahMos missile upgrades, while Russia remained committed to S-400 deliveries and discussions on supplying Su-57 fighter jets. TNIE online desk Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 8:04 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/11/modi-putin-hold-bilateral-talks-on-trade-defence-energy-and-ukraine-war Diplomatic sprint: 15 bilateral engagements over three days, Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian among them PM Modi is set for a packed three-day BRICS diplomatic sprint, holding at least 15 bilateral meetings with global leaders including Putin, Pezeshkian and Xi Jinping. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/11/diplomatic-sprint-15-bilateral-engagements-over-three-days-xi-putin-pezeshkian-among-them Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 4:23 am BRICS Business Forum: India calls for an unified digital payments among BRICS nations to reduce trade friction Echoing the similar sentiments, Russia’s Minister for Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov highlighted Moscow's structural shift away from Western payment channels. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/11/brics-business-forum-india-calls-for-an-unified-digital-payments-among-brics-nations-to-reduce-trade-friction Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 3:14 am Xi-Modi talks to focus on rare earths, visas, investment amid India-China reset Xi Jinping’s India visit is set to focus on rare earths, business visas and investment, alongside efforts by India and China to stabilise bilateral ties. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/11/xi-modi-talks-to-focus-on-rare-earths-visas-investment-amid-india-china-reset Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 1:12 am Russia eyes to diversify imports from India to narrow trade deficit, says Chamber of Commerce VP Padalko Padalko said Russian companies had already begun discussions with Indian businesses to substantially increase imports of grapes. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/11/russia-eyes-to-diversify-imports-from-india-to-narrow-trade-deficit-says-chamber-of-commerce-vp-padalko Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 6:23 am

IAEA exposes North Korea's secret nuclear enrichment facility, expansion of weapon infrastructure ByREUTERS SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 13:48 Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 13:50

IAEA exposes North Korea's secret nuclear enrichment facility, expansion of weapon infrastructure The report relied on satellite imagery and open-source material, including photographs published by North Korean state media, to track Pyongyang's nuclear activities. ByREUTERS SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 13:48 Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 13:50 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908265

KKL-JNF, US embassy mark 25 years since September 11 terror attack at Jerusalem Living Memorial ByTZVI JASPER SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 13:09 Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 15:08

KKL-JNF, US embassy mark 25 years since September 11 terror attack at Jerusalem Living Memorial The event took place at Jerusalem's 9/11 Living Memorial, the only memorial site outside of the United States to bear the names of all the victims of the attack. ByTZVI JASPER SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 13:09 Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 15:08 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908244

US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan - report ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 04:55 Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 07:28

US military aircraft damaged in strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan - report An A-10 Thunderbolt and roughly eight F-15s were damaged in overnight strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908179 ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 04:55 Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 07:28

Swarming the battlefield: Elbit-FUSE reveals mass drone and robot armies as IDF plans new AI branch ByYONAH JEREMY BOBFollow SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 15:47 Updated: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 21:58

Swarming the battlefield: Elbit-FUSE reveals mass drone and robot armies as IDF plans new AI branch As an ethical matter, Elbit officials said that humans will and must remain in the loop to sign off on targeting decisions and to reduce collateral harm to civilians. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-908117 ByYONAH JEREMY BOBFollow SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 15:47 Updated: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 21:58

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the ideology that struck us is winning - opinion ByADAM MILSTEIN SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 23:16 Updated: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 23:35

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the ideology that struck us is winning - opinion As America marks 25 years since 9/11, the threat of radical Islam has evolved—and so has the challenge to the values that define the West. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-908171

Houthis seize key Yemeni port, close in on Red Sea chokepoint I Reuters|05:39

Houthis seize key Yemeni port, close in on Red Sea chokepoint Iran-backed group takes Mocha amid fierce fighting with Saudi-backed forces, advancing toward the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait as regional conflict widens Reuters|05:39 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1ujjjlyml

Palestinian tunnel found near Jerusalem security wall Meir Turgeman|08:38

Palestinian tunnel found near Jerusalem security wall Border Police seal tunnel dug from near Palestinian village of al-Jib, warning such routes could be used by terrorists to infiltrate Israel or smuggle weapons Meir Turgeman|08:38 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ry7mnmxfzg

9/11: How America accidentally made Iran stronger Analysis: Amine Ayoub|01:34

9/11: How America accidentally made Iran stronger Analysis: Twenty-five years after the attacks, Washington’s wars in Afghanistan and Iraq removed Tehran’s two biggest regional rivals—and opened the door to Iran’s rise Amine Ayoub Amine Ayoub|01:34 https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/by82jh1tme

Iran’s gamble: Tehran attacks US warships as blockade squeezes its economy ynet|10:30

Iran’s gamble: Tehran attacks US warships as blockade squeezes its economy Iran has fired on US naval vessels at least three times in a week, including an aircraft carrier, as a tightening blockade chokes off oil exports, drains foreign currency and pushes Tehran toward riskier escalation ynet|10:30 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syqbx4xkfe

Israel is the world’s No. 1 target for hacktivist attacks — by far ynet Global|Yesterday | 07:04

Israel is the world’s No. 1 target for hacktivist attacks — by far Report finds Israel was the world's top target for hacktivist DDoS attacks in the first half of 2026, accounting for nearly one in six attacks globally as the Iran conflict triggered a sharp surge in activity ynet Global|Yesterday | 07:04 https://www.ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/sysfrqcoze

Holocaust survivor 'appalled' by prospect of far-right in power in German state Eva Umlauf, freed from Auschwitz at age 2, warns of dangers to minorities after AfD victory puts Germany’s far right within reach of state power Reuters|Yesterday | 06:18

Holocaust survivor 'appalled' by prospect of far-right in power in German state Eva Umlauf, freed from Auschwitz at age 2, warns of dangers to minorities after AfD victory puts Germany’s far right within reach of state power Reuters|Yesterday | 06:18 https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/b1b11fs0dgg

Israel’s drone force goes deep into Iran after years in the shadows Gal Ganot|Yesterday | 02:44

Israel’s drone force goes deep into Iran after years in the shadows Israel’s drone force expands from missions near the country’s borders to strikes deep inside Iran, with armed remotely piloted aircraft helping clear the way for fighter jets after the capability was developed in just months Gal Ganot Gal Ganot|Yesterday | 02:44 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1loudc00gx

IDF destroys Hamas, Islamic Jihad weapons depots in Gaza Elisha Ben Kimon|Yesterday | 04:33

IDF destroys Hamas, Islamic Jihad weapons depots in Gaza Military says strikes destroyed 3 weapons caches and rocket launch pit as Hamas operatives were seen using arms stored there to reinforce control in Gaza Elisha Ben Kimon Elisha Ben Kimon|Yesterday | 04:33 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skqb5trdme

Netanyahu threatens to sue over report of UAE warning before Oct. 7 Moran Azulay|Yesterday | 06:38

Netanyahu threatens to sue over report of UAE warning before Oct. 7 Netanyahu denies UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned him of impending Hamas operation before Oct. 7, says no record exists of their call or a UAE envoy’s visit and threatens to sue Haaretz, calling the report a 'malicious fabrication' Moran Azulay Moran Azulay|Yesterday | 06:38 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s14gtqr00gx

Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians A multinational group meets this week at NATO headquarters in Belgium to discuss protections for civilians during combat. Even though the U.S. co-founded this effort, no American delegation will be in the room. by Hannah Allam and Megan Rose September 10, 2026, 7:00 am

Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians A multinational group meets this week at NATO headquarters in Belgium to discuss protections for civilians during combat. Even though the U.S. co-founded this effort, no American delegation will be in the room. by Hannah Allam and Megan Rose September 10, 2026, 7:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-hegseth-dod-nato-civilian-harm-reduction-absent Three years ago, the Defense Department led an ambitious international effort to better protect civilians during combat, a movement built on the bloody lessons of Afghanistan and Iraq.

25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown by Tim Golden September 10, 2026, 6:00 am

25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown by Tim Golden September 10, 2026, 6:00 am https://www.propublica.org/article/fbi-911-saudi-bayoumi-investigation Reporting Highlights Evidence From Britain: A trove of evidence from Britain that became public only after the FBI closed its 9/11 investigation raises questions about a Saudi man who assisted two of the hijackers. Suspicions: Material seized in 2001 from Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi student who had lived in San Diego, intensified suspicions about what he knew before the attacks. Witting or Unwitting: The FBI’s leadership has long insisted that Bayoumi, who was a Saudi intelligence asset, had no clue about the plans of the two men who ended up on Flight 77.