(2023-09-12). Economic Growth In G7 Versus Brics: A Reality Check. popularresistance.org In the United Kingdom, the BBC prepared and published data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in January about different nations' growth forecasts for 2023 and 2024. The BBC foregrounded some really bad news for the UK. Of nine major industrial economies—the G7 (the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, and Canada), plus Russia, and China—the UK would be the only one to suffer real economic decline: a contraction in its 2023 GDP (its total annual, national output of goods and services). | So dubious a distinction for the UK followed the long political night of rule by the Conservative Pa…
(2023-09-12). Eastern Economic Forum: China, Russia to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The Eastern Economic Forum kicked off in Vladivostok on Sunday as a key platform for discussing economic issues concerning Russia and Asia, in particular China.
(2023-09-12). Putin describes military relations with Laos as promising. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Laos have prospects for developing their relations in the military sphere, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting with the Vice President of Laos, Pany Yathotou, on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum.
(2023-09-12). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-12). Grassroots Organizing In Red States Is At The Heart Of Abolitionist Struggle. popularresistance.org In Republican-controlled regions across the country, people are engaged in abolitionist organizing: Even though conditions vary, people are organizing for freedom virtually everywhere. This is nothing new. The South, for example, has been a site for abolitionist organizing for centuries, and it continues to be one, despite the attacks on long-settled civil rights being organized by Republican supermajorities in statehouses. | Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson is the first Black woman to codirect the Highlander Research and Education Center, a century-old nexus for abolitionist and labor organizing in Tennessee and beyond…
(2023-09-12). Sri Lankan government begins looting workers' pension funds. wsws.org The Employee Provident Fund holds the superannuation savings of hundreds of thousands of low-paid free trade zone workers, apparel factories employees and plantation workers.
(2023-09-12). Opposition To Arms Fair Intensifies, Israeli Arms Companies Make A Killing. popularresistance.org The Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair is taking place at the ExCeL centre in London. Meanwhile, activists and campaigners have already been robustly protesting it — causing some major disruption along the way. However, one group has revealed the extent of the Israeli state's death and destruction that's being represented at DSEI. It includes over 40 arms companies from the country selling their weapons there. There was also a Faith Day on Thursday 7 September. This was where people from all denominations (or those with none) held vigils, but also blocked deliveries to DSEI.
(2023-09-12). 164 fraud suspects brought back to China from Laos. ecns.cn A total of 164 telecom fraud suspects were brought back to China from Laos on Monday. In addition to the 15 suspects previously brought back to China by Anhui police, a total of 179 telecom fraud suspects have been taken back to China.
(2023-09-12). Biden's visit to Vietnam attempts to tighten the noose around China. wsws.org As Washington prepares for war against China, Biden signs a comprehensive security partnership with Vietnam to strengthen military ties and key strategic supplies of rare earths and semiconductors.
(2023-09-12). Anti-war protesters tell Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 'AUKUS out of Asia'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-12). Hangzhou Asian Games: victory bouquet boasts exquisite craftsmanship. ecns.cn The victory ceremony bouquet for the 19th Asian Games was revealed in late August.
(2023-09-12). Hangzhou dressed up for upcoming Asian Games. ecns.cn Hangzhou is ready to welcome the 19th Asian Games, which is set to commence on September 23 and will conclude on October 8.
(2023-09-12). Fiftieth anniversary of Fidel Castro's first visit to India. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 12 (Prensa Latina) These days mark the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's first visit to India, a historic event to strengthen relations between Cuba and this country.
(2023-09-12). Elevate Your Earnings: Online Opportunities in Pakistan. indybay.org Online shopping, sometimes known as e-commerce, has completely changed how individuals acquire goods and services. It entails making online purchases from the convenience of one's home or from any location with an internet connection. Online shopping offers convenience, a large selection of options, and the chance to read reviews and compare costs before making a purchase. The use of online platforms and marketplaces by customers to fulfill their purchasing needs has grown in popularity in recent years. The ease of browsing and purchasing, the availability of safe payment methods, and doorstep delivery are some o…
(2023-09-12). Friday 9/15: Free Iran's Political Prisoners Now! indybay.org The Pedestrian Bridge over Geary Blvd @ Webster, near Japantown…
(2023-09-12). Saturday 9/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-09-12). Siria y Jordania apuestan por ampliar la cooperación turística. telesurtv.net El representante de la delegación jordana aseveró que el encuentro es un mensaje de apertura para el establecimiento de lazos entre comerciantes y empresarios sirios.
(2023-09-12). Supremo israelí revisará recursos contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net La audiencia del TS llega tras una nueva jornada de protestas en favor de la intervención del Tribunal para impedir la reforma judicial.