(2026-08-20). Today In Dystopia: Burning Books For Israel, Burning Books For AI. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've been putting out more and more of these "today in dystopia" write-ups because our society is plunging into iron-fisted authoritarianism and AI-induced idiocracy so rapidly that it's hard to keep up with how it's unfolding day by day without shoveling multiple stories into a single essay. | ‚ùñ | Today in dystopia they're really going after books. A library in Sydney has removed the book "How to Sell a Genocide" by Adam Johnson from its shelves after Zionists complained about its critici…
(2026-08-20). A Closer Look at Iran's Hardliner-Reform Divide. moderndiplomacy.eu The hardliner—pragmatist divide is a useful analytical framework for understanding the main disagreement over the war, but the reality of power within the Islamic Republic (IR) is more layered. Actors who find themselves on the same side of the debate over negotiations do not necessarily share the same interests or priorities on security, economic policy, …
(2026-08-20). The Army That Can't Do the One Thing It's Been Asked To Do. moderndiplomacy.eu Three villages. That is the full extent of Lebanese Armed Forces control under the "pilot zone" framework that Washington brokered in June — Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Srifa, and Froun, all of them in the strip of southern Lebanon that Israeli forces had already emptied and, in places, flattened. Two months on, Lebanese officers meeting Israeli …
(2026-08-20). Geopolitical fractures and the Marxist critique of imperialism. links.org.au 
Alex Callinicos shows how the Marxist critique of imperialism can encompass aspects of the present conjuncture that liberalism and realism cannot account for, above all, the genocide in Gaza and fracturing of the 'global West'.
(2026-08-20). Could Trump's Iran Economic Threat Deepen the Global Economic Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries providing any form of economic support to Iran could face severe consequences, escalating Washington's pressure campaign as the nearly six month old Iran war continues to disrupt regional trade and global energy markets. Trump threatened what he described as economic warfare and unprecedented isolation against countries whose …
(2026-08-20). øQué es el ISO, una potente droga que genera nuevas alertas en EEUU? cubadebate.cu Las autoridades sanitarias y de seguridad a nivel global han elevado las alertas ante la aparición y expansión del isotonitazeno, conocido como ISO. Este potente opioide sintético amenaza con agravar la crisis de salud pública y descontrolar aún más las cifras de muertes por sobredosis. Autoridades advierten además sobre su presencia en pastillas falsificadas.
(2026-08-20). Trump anuncia "operación económica devastadora" contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Las recientes declaraciones del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, al anunciar una ofensiva económica sin precedentes contra Irán, reflejan la peligrosa concentración de poder y la impunidad con la que actúa la superpotencia en el escenario internacional. Trump lanza advertencias directas y ultimátums severos que buscan doblegar a cualquier nación.
(2026-08-20). Cuba en Datos: Claves para entender la dinámica demográfica de 2025. cubadebate.cu El dato es contundente y no admite matices: Cuba perdió 313 414 habitantes entre 2024 y 2025. La población efectiva se estableció en 9 434 593 personas, y la tendencia, lejos de frenarse, se profundiza desde 2021 con una tasa de crecimiento de -32,7 por mil habitantes. No se trata de un fenómeno natural: mientras las defunciones duplicaron a los nacimientos, el verdadero golpe proviene del saldo migratorio negativo, que arrastró a 245 264 personas.
(2026-08-20). Deuda de Estados Unidos supera por primera vez los 40 billones de dólares: øse aproxima una crisis fiscal? cubadebate.cu La deuda nacional de EE.UU. superó este miércoles por primera vez en la historia los 40 billones de dólares, según datos del Departamento del Tesoro. La cifra supone prácticamente el doble de los 19,95 billones registrados en 2017, cuando Donald Trump inició su primer mandato en la Casa Blanca.
(2026-08-20). Consejo de Estado aprueba cuatro nuevos decretos leyes y evalúa transformaciones económicas y sociales. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado aprobó este miércoles cuatro nuevos decretos leyes y analizó acciones para fortalecer la participación popular y la implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales en los municipios.
(2026-08-20). Sobre la cancha: Un goleador de comics. cubadebate.cu En el siglo XXI hemos tenido la posibilidad de grabar en nuestras retinas a varios goleadores implacables. Grandes porteros han sufrido al tener frente a frente en el área esas figuras cuya única obsesión es llevar hacia a las redes la otrora blanquinegra. No es necesario mentar nombres. Ahora, quizás un grupo no menor deje atrás en su lista al gabonés Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
(2026-08-20). China marca un hito espacial al dominar dos vías de recuperación de cohetes orbitales (+ Video). cubadebate.cu China se convirtió en el primer país en dominar dos métodos distintos para recuperar cohetes orbitales, tras lograr el aterrizaje controlado del ZQ‚Äë3 y sumar esta vía tecnológica al sistema de captura mediante red del Long March 10B. El éxito de la misión, que incluyó la puesta en órbita del satélite Honghu‚Äë03 y la recuperación suave de la primera etapa del Zhuque‚Äë3, marca un avance clave para el programa espacial comercial chino.
(2026-08-20). Asociación Italia-Cuba destina 65 000 euros a proyectos de salud y energía en apoyo al pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba destinó durante agosto 65 000 euros a iniciativas de apoyo al pueblo cubano, como parte de las donaciones recaudadas entre sus colaboradores. Los fondos permitirán adquirir medicamentos oncológicos, glucómetros y tiras reactivas, además de paneles solares y baterías para el Hospital Pediátrico Docente Cerro.
(2026-08-19). China says EU's probe into e-commerce giant JD.com unlawful. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Justice on Wednesday said that the European Union's (EU's) recent cross-border investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) has constituted unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(2026-08-19). China to revise regulations on housing provident fund management. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree publicizing a decision to revise the Regulations on Management of Housing Provident Fund, which will take effect on Sept. 20, 2026.
(2026-08-20). SAVE Act attacks Indigenous peoples' right to vote. cpusa.org 
Trump has already pressured Congress to pass the The SAVE America Act is designed to obstruct communities, in particular those of Tribal Nations, from exercising thei…
(2026-08-19). Trump threatens 'most crushing' economic warfare, accuses Iran of failing to make deal. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday what he described as "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country."
(2026-08-19). China proposes 4E AEO initiative to boost Asia-Pacific trade cooperation. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday proposed a "4E AEO Cooperation Initiative" to promote a more open and inclusive Asia-Pacific trade environment at an APEC Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) seminar held in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
(2026-08-19). Taiyuan Energy Forum to bring global voices for green transition. ecns.cn The 2026 Taiyuan Energy Low-Carbon Development Forum will be held from Sept. 4 to 5 in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, marking the 10th anniversary of the event.
indcatholicnews.com (2026-08-19). Catholic Priests write to PM urging his government to take decisive action on PalestineA group of Catholic priests ministering across the United Kingdom and Ireland, writing on behalf of the international network Priests Against Genocide – which includes three Cardinals, 28 Bishops and more than 2,500 Catholic priests and deacons in 67 countries – has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging his government to take decisive action on Palestine.
forever-wars.com (2026-08-19). The Sex Criminals and Child Abusers of ICE and CBPTHERE'S A CRIMINAL culture tolerated within the Department of Homeland Security, the post-9/11 creation and bureaucratic parent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It has its roots in the century-long history of the abuse-ridden Border Patrol, and now it's metastasized to ICE.
(2026-08-20). Could Syria Become the Next Flashpoint Between Turkey and Israel? moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria are escalating after Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase earlier this week, warning that it would not accept a Turkish military presence at the site. Israel said Syria was close to allowing Turkish forces to deploy at the base, which it argued would threaten Israeli security and violate …
(2026-08-20). How Many Nuclear Weapons Does North Korea Really Have? moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea estimates that North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, putting Seoul's assessment well above the figure recently cited by U.S. President Donald Trump. South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, while stressing that the exact number remains …
(2026-08-19). 3 dead after partial residential building collapse in north China's Shijiazhuang. ecns.cn Three people died after part of a four-story residential building collapsed in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, at 5: 42 a.m. Wednesday, according to the city's Xinhua District Emergency Management Bureau.
(2026-08-20). Trump Says He's Launching the 'Most Crushing Economic Operation Ever' Against Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday night said that he was launching what he described as the "most crushing economic operation ever' against Iran and threatened the economies of any countries that do business with the Islamic Republic. "No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, …
(2026-08-19). Shanghai sets sight on leading 6G breakthroughs, global data hub construction. ecns.cn Shanghai is accelerating its digital transformation under a new blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with a focus on breakthroughs in 6G technology and next-generation digital infrastructure. The city plans to advance the commercial deployment of 6G and develop intelligent experimental networks. It will also expand 5G-A coverage across a wide range of scenarios and strengthen links with the "Thousand Sails Constellation" satellite internet project.
(2026-08-20). When parliament has nowhere to turn. onlineopinion.com.au The Commonwealth has the power to determine who is, or is not, a citizen, but where does that power come from?
(2026-08-20). Electricity policy is economic policy: the race for reliable power. onlineopinion.com.au Abundant power leads to expanding industry, economic growth, and thriving communities.
(2026-08-19). Xi addresses Beijing gathering that commemorates birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Central Military Commission (CMC) held a grand gathering at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of Aug. 17 to commemorate the birth centenary of Comrade Jiang Zemin, a great Marxist, proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist and diplomat, and an exceptional leader for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. General Secretary of the CPC Central Com…
(2026-08-20). Could the Iran War Spark a Prolonged Global Fuel Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war has pushed the global energy system into a deeper crisis, with the disruption increasingly shifting from crude oil supplies to the refined fuels that power transportation, industry and economies worldwide. While global oil markets have adapted relatively well to the loss of a significant share of Middle Eastern crude production, the refining …
(2026-08-19). Chinese FM calls for healthy, stable, sustainable China-S. Korea ties. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday that China and South Korea should demonstrate strategic vision and work to ensure the healthy, stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations.
(2026-08-19). Fire at commercial unit in China's Qinhuangdao kills 8, injures 3. ecns.cn A fire broke out early Thursday at a ground-floor commercial unit in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, killing eight people and injuring three others, local authorities said.
(2026-08-19). 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday, bringing together over 300 domestic and international enterprises showcasing more than 3,000 advanced robotic products.
(2026-08-19). Israeli film crew attacked in Belfast, but they shouldn't even be there. thecanary.co 
So-called 'Israel's' i24 News, which spread genocide-boosting fictions about beheaded babies post-7 October 2023, has released footage of a man attacking their 'journalists' in Belfast. Since then, dishonest media and politicians have sought to falsely conflate the anti-Zionist attack with antisemitism, offering zero evidence for the presence of the latter. Yet this should have all been […] | By
(2026-08-19). Headlines for August 19, 2026. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Seven Palestinians in Gaza, Palestinian American Travels to Occupied West Bank to Defend Home Against Settlers, Iran Claims U.S. Begging to Talk, as Trump Posts Map of Strait of Hormuz Labeled "New U.S. Territory", Syrians Protest Death of Man in Police Custody, Trump Admin Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Prosecutor, Federal Judge Revokes TPS for 5,000 Ethiopian Immigrants, CBS News: Trump Deporting Mexican Immigrants to Other Central American Countries, DOJ Pushes Federal Appeals Court to Reinstate Criminal Charges Against Kilmar àÅbrego García, Immig…
(2026-08-19). Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran. al-monitor.com By Kanishka Singh and Parisa HafeziWASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran" as the U.S. looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago.Thousands of people have been killed in the war, which quickly drew in countries across the Gulf, and global markets have been shocked as Iran flexed its ability to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's traded oil passed before February.
(2026-08-19). Why Is Trump Angrier at Oman Than at Iran Right Now? moderndiplomacy.eu The threat reveals less about Oman and far more about how comprehensively the Iran war has gone off script for an administration that promised a quick, decisive victory. President Donald Trump did not set out to make an enemy of Oman. He set out to defeat Iran quickly, reopen the Strait of Hormuz on American …
(2026-08-19). Iran labels California its 'new territory' after Trump's Hormuz claim. tribune.com.pk 
An official Iranian social media account labelled California a "new territory" of Iran in response to US President Donald Trump posting an image portraying the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US Territory." | Trump shared the image on his Truth Social account on Tuesday, showing a map of the Strait of Hormuz with the strategic waterway circled beneath the words "NEW US Territory," following up on his earlier remarks saying the strait would be made US territory after the war ends. | The White House later reposted Trump's post on its official account on US social media platform X. | In response, the official Iran in Hy…
(2026-08-19). Trump vows economic costs on Iran partners. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic. | The intensified economic pressure campaign comes as the war nears its sixth month with no immediate diplomatic or military off-ramp in sight and the vital Strait of Hormuz still significantly choked-off.
(2026-08-19). Iranian lawmaker says Tehran would respond in kind if US used nuclear weapon. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian lawmaker said Tehran would respond in kind if the US used a nuclear weapon against Iran, commenting on a media report about the possibility of such an attack, according to local media on Wednesday. | Fada Hossein Maleki, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, made the remarks in an interview with Iranian news outlet Khabar Online. | Asked how likely he considered a US nuclear attack on Iran, Maleki said: "I do not rule out an ill-considered action by (US President Donald) Trump, but I do not think he would dare to do such a thing, because such an action…
(2026-08-19). Taxpayers Funded A $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing. popularresistance.org A robot was on fire. Again. | It was the summer of 2024, and the cutting-edge robots inside General Dynamics' sweltering artillery factory near Dallas were catching fire with startling regularity, according to four former workers there. This wasn't ideal, as the plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine. The robots, giant metal arms with clamps for hands, would end up drenched in oil, which would then — no surprise — combust as they moved steel blocks heated to 1,800 degrees into and out of a machine that periodically erupted columns of fire.
(2026-08-19). $54 Billion For Killer Robots? A Look Into DAWG. popularresistance.org In the first 24 hours of the U.S. war on Iran, AI targeting tools powered by Palantir and Anthropic were used to strike over 1,000 targets. On July 12th, the U.S. military employed unmanned kamikaze drone boats for the first time in its history to strike a naval base in Bandar Abbas, Iran. These boats, employed for one-time use with a self-destructive goal, each cost nearly $1 million each. | If Trump and his Pentagon get their way, robotic warfare will be the new normal. Buried in the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request is a number that has stunned even seasoned defense watchers: a whopp…
(2026-08-19). How Israel Is Drying Up The West Bank's Most Fertile Farmlands. popularresistance.org Agriculture in the northern West Bank could be on the verge of disappearing under the weight of Israeli land confiscation and the destruction of water wells. The Atouf area, in the Tubas governorate in the northeastern West Bank, and long known as the region's "breadbasket," has been targeted by settler attacks on its water lines. The settler raids complement the Israeli army's ongoing infrastructure projects in the area, which have plowed through Palestinian farmlands and demolished wells. | For four months, thousands of Palestinian farmers in the Atouf plain have been unable to access water for their crops afte…
(2026-08-19). US' biggest alliance crisis: Trump scolds Seoul, China's top diplomat lands almost immediately. hindustantimes.com South Korea is facing a fresh strategic test as China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi prepares to visit Seoul, days after Donald Trump defended scaling back joint U.S.-South Korea military drills. Wang's visit is expected to focus on bilateral and regional issues as Seoul looks to manage ties with both Washington and Beijing.
(2026-08-19). new hardline security leadership. al-monitor.com Earlier this month Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled Tehran's top security team, putting his own personal stamp on the appointments and readying the Islamic republic for a long-term confrontation with the United States. | Khamenei, in power since his father Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in February, has yet to be seen in public since taking on the top job and his health and influence remain uncertain.
(2026-08-19). Iran weighs strikes on US military targets in Europe if war escalates: FT. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has considered striking US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the war, as Tehran weighs options to expand the conflict beyond the Middle East, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | Citing two people close to the Iranian government, the British daily said Iranian forces had assessed potential strikes on US assets in southeastern European countries, including Bulgaria, which last month approved the use of its Bezmer air base by US refuelling aircraft. | Cyprus, where a British air base was hit by a drone in March, has also been considered among potential targets in the e…
(2026-08-19). Is Gulf War Back? Hours After Trump-MBZ Call, Angry Mojtaba Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Toward UAE. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly launched two ballistic missiles toward the UAE, with Abu Dhabi confirming the projectiles and saying both were intercepted. The reported attack comes shortly after a Trump-Mohammed bin Zayed call, as tensions between Tehran and the U.S. and its Gulf allies continue to escalate.
(2026-08-19). UAE suspends all trade, financial transactions with Iran after missile attack. geo.tv UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/File UAE halts trade activities with Iran until further notice.Missiles targeted "maritime traffic": defence ministry.Iran urges "regional parties" to avoid claims against Iran.
(2026-08-19). Trump turns screws on South Korea to join Iran war. wsws.org Incensed by South Korea's refusal to join the US war of aggression against Iran, Trump has unilaterally reduced major joint war games that began Monday and announced plans for talks with North Korea.
(2026-08-19). Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing. al-monitor.com As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports.
(2026-08-19). Midterm Madness: Socialism Smashes Expectations In Florida. levernews.com 
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(2026-08-19). The Cairo Dilemma: Domestic Fracture and the Rise of 'Fatehland' (1968—1970). thecanary.co 
The catastrophic defeat of the regular Arab armies in the June 1967 War had left the burgeoning Palestinian resistance movement as the sole force actively committed to maintaining an armed struggle against Israel. According to the historian Edgar O'Ballance, the very first fedayeen assault launched against Israel from Lebanese territory took place on 1 June […] | By
(2026-08-19). Two Killed in Southern Lebanon as Israel Continues Heavy Demolitions. news.antiwar.com Two people were killed today in the southern Lebanese town of Mayfadoun when they came upon unexploded ordinance left behind in a recent Israeli operation against the area. This brought the number of confirmed deaths in this year's invasion of Lebanon to 4,346, with over 12,000 others wounded. Israeli strikes were also reported today against …
(2026-08-19). Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon's 'pilot zones' from afar. aljazeera.com "You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch." | Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
(2026-08-19). Michigan 8 case is part of a broader pattern of repression. electronicintifada.net Violently assaulting and arresting the students the university ostensibly exists to serve is seen as preferable to divesting from military occupation and possibly the most well-documented genocide in history.
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/25: "American Doctors" Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals – Film & Panel w/ Filmmaker & Doctors. indybay.org Roxie Movie Theater SF | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-19). Monday 8/24: "American Doctors" : Gaza Genocide Frontline Hospitals Film & Panel w/ Filmmaker & Doctors. indybay.org Roxie Movie Theater SF | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-08-19). Friday 9/4: BABA G presents a Fundraiser: Water is Life – Let Gaza Live. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 S Seventh St, Unit 101, San Jose, CA 95112, United States…
(2026-08-19). Marxism wasn't exported to the Caribbean it was proven there. mronline.org 
One of the most persistent and recycled claims in anti-communist "left" discourse is the way Black radical scholarship is selectively invoked to discredit Marxism itself.
(2026-08-19). Senate Republicans launch McCarthyite attack on Machinists union over Cuba solidarity. peoplesworld.org 
A single union local in California allowed its hall to be used for a public meeting where U.S. policy toward Cuba was discussed this past spring. That shouldn't have been a big deal, but in the eyes of Senate Republicans, it's enough to merit a Congressional investigation. The chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, …
(2026-08-19). The Danger of De-contextualized Reporting: A Case Study of Mainstream Media's Cuba Coverage. nationofchange.org 
NPR's interview with Arturo Sandoval described Cubans as desperate and hopeless without mentioning the 67-year embargo, the terrorism designation or the oil blockade behind it.
(2026-08-19). Curso escolar 2026-2027 comenzará el 1 de septiembre en Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Educación informó que se mantienen las actividades previstas para el inicio del nuevo período lectivo. Este jueves, la ministra Naima Trujillo iniciará un recorrido por el país para comprobar las condiciones creadas en los centros educacionales.
(2026-08-19). Senador granadino ratifica apoyo sindical a Cuba. radiohc.cu La voluntad de los trabajadores de la isla caribeña de Granada para continuar acompañando a la mayor de las Antillas fue el pilar de un nuevo encuentro que sostuvo Yadiryz Echenique Paz, embajadora cubana en ese país, y el senador granadino Andrés Lewis. | La disposición de fortalecer los vínculos de solidaridad frente al cerco imperialista recrudecido fue ratificada por ambas partes durante el encuentro, informó Cubaminrex. | Durante el intercambio Lewis, también presidente de Grenada Trade Union Council, ratificó el compromiso de los sindicatos granadinos de acompañar a Cuba en su resistencia contra las medidas…
(2026-08-19). Why aid entering Gaza may not reach those who need it. aljazeera.com It is extremely difficult for trucks to get through the Israeli blockade, let alone for drivers to reach aid warehouses.
(2026-08-19). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 10 Palestinians as IDF Ramps Up Massacres After Netanyahu-Kushner Meeting. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday killed at least ten Palestinians, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal despite the US announcing a Hamas disarmament plan. Nine of the victims, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed by an Israeli strike against a police station in Gaza City, marking the second …
(2026-08-19). Crushed but defiant: The grape growers of Gaza. electronicintifada.net Once the home to Gaza's vineyards, Sheikh Ajlin has now "been taken over by crows and stray dogs."
(2026-08-19). Hamas accuses Netanyahu of undermining talks, ceasefire deal after Gaza strike. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday of deliberately undermining ceasefire talks while reaffirming its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire deal and urging the United States and mediators to pressure Israel to honour it. | The Palestinian group issued the statement after an Israeli strike on a cafe at the port in Gaza City killed six Palestinians, including a child, and injured others. | It said the "new massacre" represented "a deliberate escalation" and accused Israel of seeking to undermine efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and advance implementation of the agreement. "The timin…
(2026-08-19). Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a decision by its military not to pursue criminal proceedings over the death of an Australian aid worker in a 2024 airstrike in Gaza.The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had found no basis to investigate the killings of seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, after a fact-finding and assessment procedure.
(2026-08-19). US provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's administration has told Congress it is sending more than $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force, the first significant funding for the stalled U.S. plan to rebuild the devastated enclave.
(2026-08-19). After More Than Two Years, Israel Admits to Firing on Car Carrying Five-Year-Old Hind Rajab and the Ambulance Sent To Rescue Her. news.antiwar.com Israel has admitted that its forces fired on a car that was carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by the IDF along with six members of her family as they were attempting to flee Gaza City on January 29, 2024. Hind was the only survivor of an initial attack on the vehicle and was …
(2026-08-19). Gaza remains deadliest place for aid workers for third consecutive year: UN. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza remained the world's deadliest place for humanitarian workers for the third consecutive year, with 186 aid personnel killed in 2025, the United Nations humanitarian office said Wednesday. | Sudan ranked second, with 71 aid workers killed during the year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement marking World Humanitarian Day. | Worldwide, 907 humanitarian workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025, setting another record for violence against aid personnel, according to figures from Humanitarian Outcomes' Aid Worker Security Database. | Although the annua…
(2026-08-19). Sunday 9/20: Paws: A Benefit for the Sulala Animal Rescue in Gaza. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-08-19). BREAKING: another Filton jury discharged after reaching no verdict. thecanary.co 
Another Filton trial jury has been discharged after refusing to return a verdict on charges against eight Palestine Action supporters. The group is accused of helping to organise an attack on a factory operated by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit in Filton, Bristol, even though they were not present during the raid. Retrial for more Filton […] | By
(2026-08-19). Riyadh Air begins three weekly flights between Riyadh and Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Riyadh Air's inaugural flight RX-676 landed at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Tuesday, marking the airline's entry into the city and adding a new air link between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. | The carrier will operate three flights per week between Riyadh and Lahore, offering passengers a direct travel option and expanding connectivity between the two countries. | The inaugural flight arrived from Riyadh in the evening and was welcomed with a traditional water salute arranged by the Fire and Rescue Services of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). | A ribbon-cutting and cake-cutting ceremony w…
(2026-08-19). PCB sets dates for President's Trophy. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that its Grade-I and Grade-II departmental tournaments will begin on September 12. | The first-class President's Trophy Grade-I will be played from September 12 to October 21 in Islamabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar and Rawalpindi, with the full schedule to be announced later. | The President's Trophy Grade-II will run concurrently with the Grade-I competition. | The President's Cup List A tournament has been moved to December and will follow the conclusion of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver and Gold competitions.
(2026-08-19). Trump says USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-19). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engg 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to release today i.e. Friday August 14, 2026 on its official website 'dse2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round II of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-19). Turkish counterpart invites FM Dar to Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has invited Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Istanbul later this month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Wednesday. | According to a post on X, "FM Fidan invited FM Dar to attend the upcoming Regional 4 Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to be held in Istanbul later this month." | "FM Dar accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting," the ministry added. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Sena…
(2026-08-19). GOP Begs AI Firms to Fix Data Centers' "Toxic Brand" to Help Midterm Chances. truthout.org The Republicans' Senate campaign committee has begged AI companies to take action against the public's hatred of data centers because supporting them has become a major drag on Republican midterm campaigns. Axios first reported on a leaked memo sent by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) on Tuesday. In the memo, the group says that the backing of data centers has become an… |
(2026-08-19). Is Beijing Playing the Victim? Inside China's Latest Media Attack on Japan. thinktank.pk When a Fishing Dispute Becomes a Political Weapon A recent Global Times article titled "Japan's jitters over Chinese fishing vessels reveal a guilty conscience" presents the latest China-Japan maritime tensions through a familiar political lens: China as the relatively calm actor and Japan as the nervous, suspicious and ultimately responsible party. The article was published …
(2026-08-19). Premier League CEO: Infantino pressed the 'self-destruct' button at FIFA. thecanary.co 
Richard Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League, has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of creating the crisis currently engulfing the international governing body, following a proposal to privatize the commercial rights of World Cup tournaments and sell stakes to investors. Masters told the BBC, "FIFA is the cause of this problem," suggesting that […] | By
(2026-08-19). Ex-Left Party leader helps pave the way for far-right rule in eastern Germany. wsws.org Sahra Wagenknecht's rapprochement with the AfD has been apparent for years. Now, she is not only moving closer to the far-right party in terms of policy, but is helping it attain power.
(2026-08-19). Russia, Ukraine conduct prisoner exchange in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarus continues to fulfill its humanitarian mission and once again served as a place for the prisoner exchange. Russia and Ukraine swapped over 103 people each.
(2026-08-19). After Years of Denial, Israel Finally Admits to Role in Killing of Hind Rajab. truthout.org The Israeli military has finally admitted to having a role in the brutal killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, after years of denial from U.S. and Israeli officials despite a mountain of evidence, and has announced a criminal investigation into the incident. In a report on Wednesday, the military admitted that Israeli soldiers fired at the vehicle that was carrying Hind and six members of her… |
(2026-08-19). Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – With Iran diplomacy stalled, financial markets uneasy and his approval rating at another low point, President Donald Trump reverted to familiar territory on Wednesday, leading reporters on a tour of White House construction projects he hopes will cement his legacy.The former real estate developer spent about 30 minutes guiding reporters across the South Lawn, touting a new granite helipad, a $400 million ballroom and other renovations he said would modernize the historic complex while preserving it for future generations.
(2026-08-19). LucidPic Review: Checking Out the AI Photo Video Creator. moguldom.com AI image and video generators are becoming increasingly useful for people who need professional-looking visual content without the time and cost associated with traditional photography and video shoots. Lucidpic is an appealing option for more than a few reasons. But, does it actually hold up to the buzz surrounding it, and would it be a …
(2026-08-19). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-18). Wang Chuqin retains top in ITTF men's singles world rankings. ecns.cn China's Wang Chuqin retained the No. 1 spot in the men's singles standings as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its world rankings for Week 34 of 2026 on Monday.
(2026-08-19). Korea Varsity Researchers Develop Electromagnetically Controllable Gene Switch. ummid.com A team of researchers at Dongguk University, South Korea has developed a novel electromagnetic field (EMF) responsive gene switch which represents a powerful non-invasive platform for gene research and therapy.
(2026-08-19). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Date Changed. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 schedule as per which the MBBS and BDS Round 1 Allotment Result, supposed to be published today i.e. August 17, will be released on August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-19). Activist Tree-Sit in Ancient Cottonwood Continues Against Border Wall Construction in Arizona. democracynow.org 
A protest camp in the small border town of Lochiel, Arizona, is seeking to stop federal contractors from building another portion of President Trump's border barrier with Mexico. At the center of the protest camp is a 200-year-old cottonwood known as a "grandmother" tree, with activists sitting in the tree to physically stop its destruction. | "People are successfully forcing the government to stop, to slow down, or at least change course on border wall construction," says journalist John Washington, a staff writer for the queer news outlet Lookout and author of multiple books about…
(2026-08-19). ICC condemns US sanctions as 'flagrant attack' on court's independence. aljazeera.com The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.
(2026-08-19). GATE 2027 Registration Delayed: Read Notification. ummid.com IIT Madras, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering this year, has delayed the online registration and application process of GATE 2027.
(2026-08-19). Reijnders leaves Man City for Al Qadsiah. al-monitor.com Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros ($71 million). | An AFP correspondent saw Reijnders arrive at the club's headquarters in Al Khobar on Tuesday ahead of the official announcement by both clubs.
(2026-08-19). As US Continues Military Operations on Guam, Residents' Health Suffers. truthout.org In Yigo, the northernmost village in Guam, there is a well that cannot be shut down. Known as Y-15, the well sits atop the island's northern aquifer, which supplies around 80% of the island's drinking water. Even if contaminants are detected, Y-15 has to keep pumping. There is simply no alternative. The well also sits just below a hill near Upi Elementary School — attended by around… |
(2026-08-19). Russia's Putin hosts Saddam Hifter amid instability in Libya: What to know. al-monitor.com Moscow has built a strong relationship with Libya's eastern camp, as Washington and Ankara pursue efforts to reunify the country's political and military institutions.
(2026-08-19). PM directs petroleum minister to go to Karachi, negotiate diesel price cut with local oil refineries. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik to travel to Karachi immediately and hold talks with oil refineries to secure relief for consumers on fuel prices, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to the PMO, at a meeting with the petroleum minister, the prime minister directed him to "immediately reach Karachi" and negotiate with local oil refineries. | PM Shehbaz said the petroleum minister should take steps to ensure a reduction in the prices of locally produced diesel. | The directive came as Pakistan faced mounting pressure over soaring petrol and…
(2026-08-19). Reform councillor quits Farage's party saying new welfare policy will have fatal consequences. thecanary.co 
Reform's John Bell has resigned as parish councillor for Mabe in Cornwall and quit Farage's far-right party. Explaining his decision, Bell stated that he "cannot in good conscience" support the recently announced 'Making Welfare Work' policy. Joining resounding criticism of the harmful policy, Bell says that Reform's changes to welfare and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) […] | By
(2026-08-19). Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic. aljazeera.com Rescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.
(2026-08-19). Indian-origin woman, living in US with green card for 27 years, detained by ICE. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin woman who has been residing lawfully in the US for 27 years and has held a Green Card since 2013, has been detained Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | Venkata Vasamsetty who is a public school teacher working with special-needs students in North Carolina, has no criminal record and is the mother of two US citizens and grandmother of two US citizen children, according to her family and immigration attorney. | Venkata Vasamsetty, a public school teacher who works with special-needs students in North Carolina, was reportedly detained by US immigration authorities despite ha…
(2026-08-19). Defense Ministry: Negligent agricultural workers sharpen tactical skills in military drills. eng.belta.by During the exercise, they completed a psychological obstacle course, drove BTR-70MB1 armored personnel carriers, and practiced the evacuation of units via armored personnel carriers to an assembly area.
(2026-08-19). Job vacancies drop as Reform vows to punish unemployed people. thecanary.co 
On Monday 17 August, Reform UK announced a suite of new policies designed to target and punish sick, disabled, and unemployed people. The party's plan to target unemployed people is based on the idea that there's a significant number of voters who are just 'layabouts'. In reality, most of the people who don't work can't […] | By
(2026-08-19). Energy Cost Before Energy Generation. wattsupwiththat.com Energy systems have to satisfy many requirements simultaneously: reliability, affordability, environmental impact, resource requirements, infrastructure needs and their ability to deliver energy when and where society requires it. But before comparing the energy return of different technologies, we first need to understand what we are counting.
(2026-08-19). Monday 8/24: "The Nerd Reich" : Rise of AI Tech Fascism w/ Book Talk Author Gil Durán & host Wajahat Ali. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | In-Person: | The Commonwealth Club | 110 The Embarcadero | San Francisco, CA 94105 | Students = FREE w/ school ID for in-person ticket | Or register to join on-line here: commonwealthclub.my.salesforce-sites.com……
(2026-08-19). EAEU-Kenya trade more than doubles in January-May 2026. eng.belta.by "Foreign trade in goods between the EAEU countries and Kenya has grown by 8.8% over the past five years and amounted to more than $460.2 million in 2025. In January-May 2026, trade rose more than twofold year-on-year," Bakytzhan Sagintayev said.
(2026-08-19). Why Egypt's Talks With Hamas Matter: China's Intelligence and Military Reading. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence, military, political, and strategic circles received the news of the meeting between Egyptian Intelligence Chief Major General Hassan Rashad and a Hamas delegation in Cairo on Sunday, August 16, 2026, headed by Khalil Al-Hayya, as a pivotal step towards consolidating the ceasefire, implementing the resolutions of the Sharm El-Sheikh conference, and activating the …
(2026-08-19). Today In Dystopia: "We Have Cameras Everywhere In That Town" caitlinjohnstone.com.au Today in dystopia, police have been wrongfully arresting people based on faulty information from AI-assisted Flock surveillance footage instead of actually investigating the evidence of the crime. | In an article titled "
(2026-08-18). China's 110-meter radio telescope completes core structure installation. ecns.cn The core structure of a 110-meter radio telescope in Xinjiang has been installed, marking a major milestone for what will become one of the world's most precise radio telescopes of its size, capable of conducting observations at high radio frequencies.
(2026-08-18). China FA launches probe into alleged KFA 'inappropriate hospitality'. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into reports that three of its staff members received "inappropriate hospitality" from the Korea Football Association (KFA) during a referee exchange visit to South Korea in 2012.
(2026-08-19). AN ONGOING REHEARSAL – An Interview with NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI. indybay.org Audio interview with Nduduzo Makhathini; South African pianist, improviser, healer, and musicologist. He's currently writing a book called, "An Ongoing Rehearsal." His new album on Blue Note Records is titled The Myth We Choose and was released on June 26, 2026. In September, 2026 Makhathini will begin a US/World tour with his jazz trio.
(2026-08-19). Belarus claims medals at IJF Lima Pan-American Open 2026. eng.belta.by Artsiom Kolasau took third place in the men's -60 kg category.
(2026-08-19). US sanctions International Criminal Court's president and top lawyer. aljazeera.com The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
(2026-08-19). Zia Yusuf melts down amidst speculation Farage kept in dark over Montgomerie. thecanary.co 
On 18 August, we learned that Reform UK had suspended prominent member and journalist Tim Montgomerie. The suspension came after Montgomerie criticised Zia Yusuf. Since then, more has come out — including the fact that Nigel Farage was allegedly unaware of the suspension. This has led some to speculate that Yusuf was the man behind […] | By
(2026-08-19). Why Is Japan Criticising the U.S. Over ICC Sanctions? moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has issued an unusually direct criticism of its U.S. ally after Washington imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Japan's foreign ministry described the sanctions as "very unfortunate" and reaffirmed Tokyo's support for the ICC and its role in prosecuting serious international crimes. The statement marks …
(2026-08-19). Jason Arday: We Must Rage — Rage Against the Journalism of Cruelty. bylinetimes.com 
The death of Jason Arday has prompted an uncomfortable question for British journalism: when does legitimate scrutiny become something cruel and destructive? | The 41-year-old resigned from Cambridge University as Professor of Sociology of Education after allegations of plagiarism and questions about aspects of his public biography. Arday denied plagiarism, while acknowledging errors in his work. | He described "an unrelenting level of public scrutiny and personal attack", saying that the "relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I love". | In the…
(2026-08-19). Teamsters activism in Chicago suburbs: Two strikes, one loss in court. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —If there's one description that applies to Teamsters locals in the union town of Chicago and its suburbs, it's that there's always activism occurring. Consider three developments just since August 6: Members of Teamsters Local 179, frustrated at Ikea bosses' refusal to come to a first contract for their members at its warehouse in …
(2026-08-19). As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in crosshairs. al-monitor.com After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing a tough re-election fight, is zeroing in on another perceived villain ⚪ Turkey. | On Tuesday, Warplanes bombed a base in northern Syria a short drive from the Turkish border.
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/29: Civil Rights, Black Power & Reparations. indybay.org RSVP for address…
(2026-08-19). 65 years since the construction of the Berlin Wall — The GDR and the Cold War. mronline.org 
Sixty-five years ago today (13 August), the "Berlin Wall" was erected.
(2026-08-18). Chinese film "Niu Lai" turns viral flop into box-office hit. ecns.cn The animated film Niu Lai has become an unlikely sensation after its daily box office of just 7,352 yuan ($1,020) sparked a trending hashtag and drew audiences curious to see "how bad it could be."
(2026-08-19). Saturday 8/22: Footprint America: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-19). Congress may kill the federal heat rule before OSHA can. peoplesworld.org 
July was the hottest month on record in the United States, with three heat domes — slow-moving, high-pressure systems that trap heat and humidity in place — afflicting large swaths of the country. The most recent of these contributed to an 18-day extreme heat warning in Phoenix, Arizona, the state's second-longest stretch on record. Yet, in the face of these extreme heat …
(2026-08-19). Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel's war leader. aljazeera.com Any deal in any of Israel's conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.
(2026-08-19). Two years after unionizing, Portland homeless support workers have no contract. peoplesworld.org 
PORTLAND, Ore.—Homeless support workers at Do Good Multnomah in Portland won a union in August 2024, but two years later, they still don't have a contract. Getting organized was a big achievement, but winning a collective bargaining agreement has turned out to be another matter for Do Good Multnomah Workers United (DGWU / AFSCME 1790). …
(2026-08-19). US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation. | The change in the drills comes as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits South Korea on Wednesday and Thursday for regional security talks expected to cover developments on the Korean peninsula. | The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on August 17, will now run through August 21, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and a Pentagon official said, instead of…
(2026-08-19). Americans are NOT wealthy: The truth about the U.S. economy. mronline.org 
Media outlets often claim Americans are wealthier than Europeans, but it's not true. Average wealth looks high, but is skewed by extreme inequality. U.S. median wealth is quite low. This is the real data.
(2026-08-19). Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Round 1: Choice Filling Starts Today. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started from today i.e. Saturday August 15, 2026 through its official website 'dme.mponline.gov.in' Choice Filling and Locking for MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling conducted for admission in Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS).
(2026-08-18). China-built VLCC featuring green technologies delivered in Dalian. ecns.cn A new-generation very large crude carrier (VLCC), independently developed and built by China, was delivered in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on Monday.
(2026-08-19). Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test. aljazeera.com India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.
(2026-08-19). Oligarchy, dictatorship and the political radicalization of the American working class. wsws.org We are publishing here the report delivered by Joseph Kishore, national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (US), to the party's Ninth National Congress, held August 2—7, 2026.
(2026-08-19). Jackson State University Breaks New Ground For HBCUs In The World Of Research. newsone.com 
(2026-08-19). Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang operative Major Singh added to FBI's most wanted list. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Major Singh, described as a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) most wanted list in the United States.According to an FBI release, Major Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement in an international organised crime group and a series of federal offences linked to racketeering, illegal firearms trafficking and controlled substances.
(2026-08-19). Can Tinubu Win Re-Election Despite Nigeria's Economic Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu As campaigning begins for Nigeria's January elections, President Bola Tinubu faces a difficult test of both his economic reforms and his All Progressives Congress party's more than decade-long record in power. Tinubu is seeking a second term against major challengers including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, both of whom have built their …
(2026-08-19). 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Qinghai in NW China: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Haixi Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2026-08-19). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-19). Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal begin SPL 2026-27 campaign with victory. ummid.com The reigning Champions Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 (SPL 26/27) campaign with convincing victories.
(2026-08-19). New USS John F. Kennedy Brings Back Key Feature From The Nimitz Class. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy's Ford class aircraft carriers have been very much in the news in the past week, with huge changes to the core design now potentially on the horizon. Whether or not radical changes to
(2026-08-19). Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile. aljazeera.com Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
(2026-08-19). Katie Ebner-Landy: Norm Smuggling? newleftreview.org Katie Ebner-Landy on Rahel Jaeggi, Progress and Regression. A critical theorist reformulates the concept of progress as social-reflexive problem-solving.
(2026-08-19). China highlights land restoration efforts at COP17 'China Corner'. ecns.cn The "China Corner" themed exhibition opened in the Blue Zone of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, on Monday, highlighting the country's achievements in combating desertification and restoring degraded land.
(2026-08-19). "Profoundly Corrupt" : Trump Sued for Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts for $100K/Month. democracynow.org 
We speak with Brendan Ballou, CEO of the Public Integrity Project, which is part of a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his plan to monetize access to his social media platform Truth Social, where he routinely makes market-moving announcements. Truth API went live on August 1 and already has subscribers. Truth Social is charging up to $100,000 per month for early access to the president's posts, giving investors an edge on major news events. | "It's profoundly corrupt," says Ballou. "The government can't discriminate who it gives information to based on who they are,…
(2026-08-19). As Pa. measles cases persist, back-to-school vaccine efforts ramp up. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? How many kids are vaccinated against infectious diseases like measles, mumps or rubella in different Pennsylvania schools? Parents, educators and health officials can now take a closer look at that data, thanks to the state's new school immunization The big picture shows that about 93% or more of all k…
(2026-08-19). Belarus, Thailand outline key areas for military cooperation. eng.belta.by Members of the Belarusian mission held a number of negotiations with their Thai colleagues to work out key areas for the development of military cooperation.
(2026-08-19). Sunday 9/20: Ensemble Ari Concert and Open Studio. indybay.org 4030 Reinhardt Drive, Oakland, CA…
(2026-08-19). Sabalenka advances to Cincinnati third round. eng.belta.by In the round of 16, the world number one defeated China's Xinyu Wang, ranked 36th, with a score of 6-1, 6-3. The match lasted just 55 minutes.
(2026-08-19). Palestinians condemn Israeli step to advance illegal E1 settlement plan. aljazeera.com Israeli government issues tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of illegal E1 settlement project.
(2026-08-19). Anton Jà§ger: Hyperpolitics in Command? newleftreview.org A diagnosis of the scrambled political culture of today's Atlantic elites, with Trump read as symptom as much as cause. Can the concept of hyperpolitics help to decipher the strategic incoherence and foreshortened horizons of the West's fractious ruling-class blocs?
(2026-08-19). China, Tanzania deepen financial cooperation through wider RMB use. ecns.cn China and Tanzania are set to deepen financial cooperation and expand the use of the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB), or the yuan, in cross-border trade and investment, as the Bank of China on Tuesday hosted an RMB internationalization roadshow in Tanzania.
(2026-08-19). The Barrels OPEC+ Can't Actually Deliver. moderndiplomacy.eu On August 12th, Bloomberg reported a number that should unsettle anyone still reading OPEC+'s monthly quota announcements at face value: Russia's actual crude output in July was 8.887 million barrels a day, against an OPEC+ quota of 9.824 million. The gap, just under 940,000 barrels a day, is not a compliance choice. Ukraine has hit …
(2026-08-19). PFF explores Saudi partnerships to expand football opportunities. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Football Federation's (PFF) presdient Mohsen Gillani called on Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, in Riyadh. | During the meeting, opportunities to further strengthen cooperation and explore avenues for the development and promotion of football in Pakistan were discussed. The discussion also focused on potential collaboration and engagement with relevant stakeholders in the Kingdom to support Pakistan's football ecosystem and create greater opportunities for players and sporting institutions. | Gillani briefed the ambassador on the PFF's ongoing efforts and future initiatives aimed at…
(2026-08-19). "Moderates" Support Extreme Injustice. indybay.org Corporate militarism and political malpractice…
(2026-08-19). Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
(2026-08-19). Nicht kriegsbereit? Hinter den hohen Milità§rhaushalten der NATO-Staaten verbergen sich demotiviertes Personal, veraltete Ausràºstung und mangelnde Erfahrung in der modernen Kriegsfàºhrung. strategic-culture.su In der euro-atlantischen Medientradition ist es àºblich, sich àºber die russische Armee lustig zu machen und sie als eine Ansammlung unqualifizierter Dilettanten darzustellen, die mit zweitklassiger Kampfausràºstung kà§mpfen, sich auf massive Infanterieangriffe verlassen und keine Ahnung davon haben, wie moderne Kriege gefàºhrt werden. | Gleichzeitig gilt die Auffassung als allgemein anerkannt, dass die Streitkrà§fte der fàºhrenden NATO-Mà§chte — in erster Linie der USA, aber auch Groàübritanniens, Deutschlands und Frankreichs — ein Vorbild fàºr hochmo…
(2026-08-19). Spain plans transfer of 500 migrant children from Ceuta to mainland. aljazeera.com Ceuta leaders want children returned to Morocco, but Madrid says deporting them is 'outrageous'.
(2026-08-19). Forest Service files proposal to rescind the roadless rule on more than 44 million acres. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-19). Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test. thecanary.co 
Nick Kyrgios' stop‚Äëstart career has lurched into its most serious crisis yet after the Australian tested positive for Benzoylecgonine. A metabolite of cocaine was registered at an ATP tournament in Majorca in June. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed on Wednesday 19 August that the 31‚Äëyear‚Äëold has been provisionally suspended since August 4, ruling […] | By
(2026-08-19). Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office. aljazeera.com Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
(2026-08-19). Multifunctional sports complex under construction in Lyakhovichi. eng.belta.by The project is included in the investment program of Brest Oblast. The sports complex is being built in the southeastern part of the district center on the grounds of the children's and youth sports school.
(2026-08-19). Polanski debates establishment hacks on media regulation. thecanary.co 
In the aftermath of the media witch hunt against Jason Arday, people are once again talking about the need for media reform. Unsurprisingly, the people saying we don't need any further regulation are the hack journalists who've made a killing towing the establishment line — as Green Party leader Zack Polanski has highlighted: Andrew Neil […] | By
(2026-08-19). Milwaukee, August 27, 28, 29 and September 19, 2026: Conectando Memorias. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-08-19). NATO and the North Atlantic left: A road to nowhere. links.org.au 
Jana Silverman and Jaime Caro look at alternatives socialists on both sides of the Atlantic can propose to promote geopolitical stability in the face of the global polycrisis.
(2026-08-19). The Best Custom Software Development Companies In The U.S.: A 2026 Review. moguldom.com Finding a high-quality team to do custom software development for your brand is difficult. You often don't have the inside industry knowledge you need to know who is able to deliver and who might not. Many global markets are currently saturated with agencies, but you want one that offers transparency, accountability, and a high degree …
(2026-08-19). Govt challenges SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court's decision allowing incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to be transferred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for assessment and treatment by a multidisciplinary medical board. | The review petition was filed through the Islamabad Chief Commissioner Syed Waqar Hussain, a day after the Supreme Court issued its ruling. | The Supreme Court ordered Imran's transfer to the private hospital for treatment following a hearing on a medical board report and a report submitted by the Adiala jail su…
(2026-08-19). Military Families Speak Out for Their Loved Ones…Again and Again and Again. covertactionmagazine.com Rotten food, overflowing toilets into bunking areas, no room in the incoming missile shelters, confiscated cell phones that are the notification devices for incoming missiles, infrequent mail, and social media closed down, were just some of the issues that military families identified at the national conference of Veterans For Peace. Spouses and parents of Air Force, …
(2026-08-19). Trump Says He Intends To Meet With North Korean Leader Kim This Year. news.antiwar.com President Trump said Wednesday that he plans to meet with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un sometime this year, though Pyongyang has not yet confirmed that Kim is interested in talks. "I get along with him well," Trump said, according to The Washington Post. "And you know what? The fact that I get along with …
(2026-08-19). JMI's Sabeera Haris Wins International Shotgun Shooting Competition in Italy. ummid.com Sabeera Haris, a first-year BBA student at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and an international shooting player, has attained the top position (187/200 points) in the Senior Women's category at the Perazzi Cup, an international shotgun shooting competition.
(2026-08-19). Inside the slow ethnic cleansing of al-Mughayyir, a Palestinian village besieged by Israeli settlers. mondoweiss.net 
Settler violence and army raids are erasing the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. In recent months, villagers have seen a teenager killed defending his neighbors, thousands of olive trees uprooted, and nearly all the village's lands stolen.
(2026-08-19). How to Protect and Diversify Your Wealth for the Future. moguldom.com For entrepreneurs and successful professionals, building wealth is only half the battle. The other, equally important half, is protecting it. Asset protection isn't about hiding money or dodging responsibilities; it's a smart way to set up your financial life. This helps shield your wealth from unexpected risks, creditors, and legal challenges. A well-designed plan makes …
(2026-08-19). Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal. aljazeera.com NATO allies probed on loyalty to US policies in Pentagon questionnaire obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera.
(2026-08-19). China launches Zhuque-3 rocket, achieving its first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday morning, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.
(2026-08-19). Is Andy Burnham About to Create a British Constitution? bylinetimes.com On Friday 31 July, Andy Burnham made history, even if he did so in his trademark style. He triggered a process that points in a genuinely radical direction. Yet its destination remains unmapped and uncertain, leaving potential supporters broadly sympathetic yet sceptical. | He was speaking in Sheffield. The occasion was the launch of his far-reaching, seven-page
(2026-08-18). Robots widely used in everyday life in Beijing, from brewing coffee to cooking meals. ecns.cn Robots are moving into everyday service roles across Beijing in 2026, brewing coffee in under 30 seconds, cooking dozens of Chinese dishes and going on sale in shopping malls as the city's robotics industry expands.
(2026-08-19). From Trade Giant to Strategic Actor: Rebuilding Europe's Economic Statecraft. moderndiplomacy.eu As the era of frictionless globalization gives way to systemic warfare, the European Union finds itself trapped in an institutional paradox: it remains a global economic titan, yet it lacks the strategic machinery to defend its own interests. While authoritarian regimes weaponise supply chains and financial flows with predatory speed, Brussels remains chained down in …
(2026-08-19). UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project. al-monitor.com Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area. | The E1 plan, green-lit by Israel last year, has drawn international condemnation, with the UN secretary general saying at the time that it posed an "existential threat" to a contiguous Palestinian state.
(2026-08-19). Harmonizing South-South Trade Agreements. infobrics.org With protectionist measures in the world economy picking up pace in recent years, the realm of South-South economic cooperation has been seen increasingly by developing economies as a way to compensate for the rising intensity of adverse shocks…
(2026-08-19). International body votes to convene emergency meeting over Nicaragua. aljazeera.com Nicaragua's move to extend Ortega's rule and bar rivals from elections triggers a near-unanimous OAS rebuke.
(2026-08-19). US Navy facing serious logistical problems. infobrics.org Washington appears increasingly less capable of maintaining its status of military hegemony.
(2026-08-19). US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Judge Tomoko Akane at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, November 20, 2024. | © 2024 Eva Plevier/Pool Photo via AP, file | (Tokyo) — The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025. Those sanctioned are Tomoko Akane, from Japan, the president of the ICC, and Abdoulaye Seye, from Senegal, an ICC senior trial lawyer.On August 11, Human Rights Watch, together with the American Friends Service Co…
(2026-08-19). Shaheen's seven-for seals Champions Cup title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's ace-pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed 7-36, including a hat-trick, to lead Pakistan Gold to a 101-run victory over Pakistan Greens in a one-sided final of the National Champions Cup at Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night. | Chasing 341, Greens were well placed at 143-1 before collapsing to 239 all out in 37.3 overs, with Shaheen bagging incredible figures from 8.3 overs. | The Pakistan ODI captain struck three times in the 27th over before returning in the 38th to complete his hat-trick, removing Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza and Mohammad Hasnain with the first three balls of the over.
(2026-08-19). Large Israeli Deployment Reported in Southwest Syria, Forces Push Into Rif Damasq. news.antiwar.com With growing numbers of incursions reported by Israeli forces into southwest Syria, the latest incidents are noteworthy both for being unusual in size and in one case for going far deeper into Syria than previous operations. Dozens of Israeli soldiers, supported by at least 15 military vehicles, entered Syria today and headed into the town …
(2026-08-19). Five Premier League stars to watch this season. tribune.com.pk 
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 campaign. | AFP Sports looks at five players to watch: | Morgan Rogers (Chelsea) | Signed for a British record £117 million ($158 million) from Aston Villa, the England midfielder will be expected to lead the Xabi Alonso revolution at Stamford Bridge. | Rogers is Chelsea's marquee close-season recruit and must live up to his eye-watering price tag if Alonso is to revitalise the Blues after their dismal 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season. | The 24-year-old arrives fresh from…
(2026-08-18). Unitree Robotics surges 629% to $62 bln valuation in Shanghai share debut. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics surged 629.44 percent to open at 1,100 yuan (about 161.99 U.S. dollars) per share in its Shanghai STAR Market debut Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). Kosovo finds remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves. aljazeera.com The discovery is part of Kosovo's long-running effort to find people who disappeared during a brutal war in the 1990s.
(2026-08-19). South Korea's Everland opens final vote to name panda cub. ecns.cn South Korea's Everland theme park has launched the final public vote to name a giant panda cub born in June, with balloting open through Aug. 30.
(2026-08-19). Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Rami Ayyub…
(2026-08-19). US Army Corps Pushes Michigan Pipeline Project Ahead Over Indigenous Opposition. truthout.org The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a key permit for a plan to update an aging segment of the Line 5 pipeline crossing the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan, the waterways that tribal nations say are central to their ways of life. It's a procedural win for Line 5 owner Enbridge Energy, but comes amid ongoing legal and regulatory hurdles at the state level that prevent the start of… |
(2026-08-19). Wednesday 8/19: Report from Palestine: The World Needs to Act! indybay.org Zoom | masspeace.us/report-from-palestine…
(2026-08-19). Democracy Now! 2026-08-19 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 19, 2026; Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's Jessica González; "Profoundly Corrupt": Trump Sued for Selling Early Access to His Truth Social Posts for $100K/Month; Bipartisan Outcry Forces Trump to Pause Border Security Project in Big Bend National Park in Texas; Activist Tree-Sit in Ancient Cottonwood Continues Against Border Wall Construction in Arizona | Headlines for August 19, 2026; Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's J…
(2026-08-19). Delaware lawmakers accuse governor of retaliation following endorsement of progressive challengers over incumbents. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Gov. Matt Meyer released a slate of political endorsements Tuesday in several state House and Senate primary races, including challengers to incumbent lawmakers in two Senate districts. | Some Delaware senators say the governor is retaliating against those incumbent lawmakers by supporting their challengers. | Meyer is endorsing progressive Working Family Party challengers Adriana Bohm and Shay Frisby against Sens. Dan Cruce, D-Wilmington, and Ray Seigfried, D-Claymont. Bohm…
(2026-08-19). Skiver Farage called out for saying people want 'something for nothing'. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage is notorious for hardly ever showing up to Parliament. He's also controversial for the £5m 'gift' which he received for unclear reasons. Despite this, he's now decided Britain has a problematic 'something for nothing' culture: Farage should be forced to prove a full 40 hour working week as MP for Clacton. t.co/LEkYV2L7SM — Sam […] | By
(2026-08-18). China's snooker boom gains momentum with return of China Open. ecns.cn The 2026 China Open Snooker has returned to the World Snooker Tour calendar after a six-year absence, highlighting the rapid growth of snooker in China.
(2026-08-19). Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon's Primary Victory Shakes Up Senate Race in FL. truthout.org In a surprise upset described variously as "stunning" and "a shocker" in headlines, State Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the open US Senate seat in Florida on Tuesday, defeating Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, the former national security official who many presumed would sail to victory with the support of the party establishment and a massive cash advantage. Nixon… |
(2026-08-19). EXCLUSIVE: "shoddy" Cofnas was unfit for his Uni job say colleagues months before Arday attack. thecanary.co 
Senior academics at the University of Ghent are so appalled at being forced to work with Israel-supporting racist Nathan Cofnas that they wrote a whole paper for the university's management about his lack of qualifications and his "shoddy" and evidence-free work. And before anyone concludes that they are merely trying to distance themselves from his […] | By
(2026-08-19). K-P to criminalise child marriage. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to enact a law restraining child marriages in the province as the draft bill "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2019" is long pending and needs cabinet approval and subsequent tabling in the provincial assembly. | This was disclosed by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa for Population Welfare Tufail Anjum while chairing a meeting organized by UNFPA in Peshawar on Tuesday. | He said necessary legislation would also be enacted to ensure its effective implementation. "Child marriage is an important social issue, and the govern…
(2026-08-19). Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised. aljazeera.com This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.
(2026-08-18). Wall collapse leaves 5 dead, 17 injured in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn Five people were killed and 17 others injured after a wall collapsed in southwest China's Sichuan Province, local authorities said Wednesday.
(2026-08-19). Two security personnel injured as suicide attack foiled in Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
Two security personnel were injured on Tuesday when a suicide bomber attempted to target a security forces' vehicle in Bannu's Jani Khel Mali Khel area. | According to police sources, the bomber was riding in a rickshaw and attempted to strike a security forces' MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle near Al-Momin School. However, security personnel responded promptly and killed the attacker before he could reach the vehicle, averting potentially greater casualties. | The sources said Sepoy Zeeshan and Sepoy Khairuddin were injured in the attack. They were immediately shifted to CMH Bannu for medical t…
(2026-08-19). Trump's "Authoritarian Takeover" of the Media, ABC Suing FCC & the Meta Trial: Free Press's Jessica González. democracynow.org 
We look at major media news with Jessica González, co-CEO of the advocacy organization Free Press. She discusses the landmark lawsuit against Meta for making its social media platforms addictive for young people, efforts to halt the Paramount-Warner Bros. megamerger, and Disney's lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission over what it calls the Trump administration's "retaliatory campaign" against the ABC television network. | González says President Donald Trump's "authoritarian takeover attempt of our media system" must be opposed.
(2026-08-19). Angie Nixon notches an upset victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. nationofchange.org 
Florida Democrat Angie Nixon, a progressive who recently joined the Democratic Socialists of America, won Democrats' nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in a stunning upset that gave progressives a win in a highly unlikely state.
(2026-08-19). Can We Save Our Food From Climate Change? The Future of Food Is at Stake. thinktank.pk Imagine a world where a heatwave destroys a wheat harvest, drought leaves fields without enough water, floods wash away rice crops and rising ocean temperatures disrupt fisheries—all within the same year. This is no longer simply a prediction about the distant future. Climate change is already affecting the way food is grown, transported and produced. …
(2026-08-18). China-Laos Railway cargo tops 90 million tonnes. ecns.cn The China—Laos Railway has carried more than 90 million metric tons of cargo since opening, including over 21 million tons of cross-border freight, China Railway Kunming Bureau said Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). Brazil marks borders for isolated Indigenous group in the Amazon after decades. nationofchange.org 
Agents of Brazil's Indigenous agency, FUNAI, spent 60 days in June and July 2026 physically marking the borders of the Rio Pardo Kawahiva Indigenous Territory. The 411,000-hectare area in the Amazon biome of Mato Grosso state is home to the Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous group.
(2026-08-19). The Five Eyes Have Global Reach and So Do Their Opponents. fpif.org The Encryption can restrict government acc…
(2026-08-19). Emissions, sea level and ocean heat reach record highs. mronline.org 
Meteorologists' report shows record and near-record temperatures across the globe in 2025.
(2026-08-19). CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026.
(2026-08-18). DeepSeek seeks civilengineering talents for its IDC datacenter team. ecns.cn Chinese AI company DeepSeek has posted a new round of full-time job openings for its IDC data center team, covering three areas: data center infrastructure operations, planning and design, and on-site implementation.
(2026-08-19). Trump pauses 50 percent tariffs on Canada in last-minute deal. aljazeera.com Washington and Ottawa announce agreement to delay new tariffs on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
(2026-08-19). White People's Business: Inside The Penn State University Cocaine Operation [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(2026-08-19). Thursday 8/20: OPEN HOUSE: Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-19). Burnham's £350k pre-PM donor revelations expose Labour Together continuity op. thecanary.co 
Burnham's first register of interests (ROI) since being elected MP for Makerfield is now public. It exposes how he so easily stepped into leadership of the Labour Party, and swiftly became PM. Honeymooning British Prime Minister Andy Burnham came to power in a leadership transition that was only remarkable for its smoothness. Now that effortless […] | By
(2026-08-19). Philippine impeachment trial advances Marcos' consolidation of state power. wsws.org Behind the constitutional theater in the Philippine Senate, the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is being staged to eliminate the last significant political obstacle to Washington's transformation of the archipelago into a forward base for war with China.
(2026-08-19). Australian state supreme court rejects Israel lobby's "preposterous" 'IHRA definition'. thecanary.co 
An Australian court has rejected the Israel's 'IHRA definition' of antisemitism as "verbose and imprecise" and "detached from reality". The New South Wales Supreme Court ruling aligns with the findings of legal experts — and even the creator of the 'definition'. Judge Desmond Fagan rejected the state government's attempt to impose a terrorism supervision order […] | By
(2026-08-19). Literature in the Time of Suicide. publicbooks.org "In both these Spanish-language novels, thinking about suicide is not only to grapple with someone else's decision to die, but also inevitably with one's own decision to go on living."
(2026-08-19). Being Set Up for A Spectacle: An Trajectory of Deepdiving While UncoloniziNg. indybay.org Recently, while showing their art in Downtown Portland, OR, a visual artist with over 30 years experience found himself experiencing what he thinks is a Set-Up in the works. People Who put certain pawns (and targets) into situations where character assassination is imminent. Or, in this case, a likely murder.
(2026-08-19). 7 Process Mapping Tactics to Improve Business Approaches. moguldom.com A clear roadmap or workflow is highly critical for teams and project managers in completing the work correctly. Thus, you can have an overview of your role and responsibilities as well as work process steps. Without the roadmap, teams will have no guidance, and as a result, there will be delays and mistakes. Under such …
(2026-08-19). 'Deranged behaviour' Marco Rubio slammed for US sanctions on ICC president. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Brad Reed of Common Dreams US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has drawn an outraged reaction from critics after he unveiled sanctions against Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court. In announcing the sanctions, Rubio described the ICC as "a corrupt and fatally politicised" institution that has allegedly "abused its authority and exceeded…
(2026-08-19). NTA cancels 3 UGC-NET June 2026 Papers, Rahul seeks accountability. ummid.com Hours after releasing the Provisional Answer Keys, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced to cancel and re-conduct three papers of the UGC NET June 2026 exams.
(2026-08-19). 'Tit for tat': Why is Trump cosying up to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again? aljazeera.com Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
(2026-08-19). Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of 'living wills'. aljazeera.com Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
(2026-08-19). Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine. tribune.com.pk 
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended from tennis on Wednesday after testing positive for cocaine, with the volatile Australian owning up to his "huge mistake" in a public apology. | The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of the 31-year-old following a positive test for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, from a sample taken during an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June. | Kyrgios, who reached a career-high rank of 13, has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) laboratory confirmed the presence of the…
(2026-08-19). Five Belarusians reach European U19 Boxing Championships semifinals. eng.belta.by The semifinals featuring the Belarusian athletes will take place on 20 August, with finals scheduled for 21 August. A total of 35 countries are represented at the European U19 Boxing Championships, including 14 athletes from Belarus.
(2026-08-18). Xizang glacier earns Guinness World Record. ecns.cn Bujia Glacier in Xizang Autonomous Region has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the hanging glacier with the greatest vertical drop, adding a new highlight to the region's ecological tourism.
(2026-08-19). Russia and Ukraine bleed as NATO's war threatens to engulf Europe. wsws.org Mounting drone and missile "deep strikes" are a response to the fact that the frontline has been fought to a bloody standstill—in a meatgrinder of trenches, artillery and drones.
(2026-08-19). ICRC president: At 77, the Geneva Conventions remain indispensable to humanity and global stability. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, to mark the 77th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.
(2026-08-19). Who is Natalie Harp — Trump's executive assistant in the spotlight. geo.tv US President Trump walks by his Executive assistant Natalie Harp as they attend a dignified transfer of the remains of US Army service members at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, US, July 22, 2026. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump's close aide Natalie Harp has come…
(2026-08-18). China's licensed doctors reach 5.29 million as resident health indicators hit record highs. ecns.cn China had 5.29 million licensed (assistant) physicians by the end of 2025, surpassing the target set in the 14th Five-Year (2021-2025) Plan, the National Health Commission announced on Wednesday, commemorating the ninth Chinese Doctors' Day.
(2026-08-19). How Is Thailand Responding to Rising School Shooting Threats? moderndiplomacy.eu Schools across Thailand have begun conducting active shooter response drills following a deadly attack at a school that killed at least eight people. The exercises were launched as authorities moved to strengthen security measures and prepare students and teachers for the possibility of similar attacks. At Surasamontree School in Bangkok, students participated in a "run, …
(2026-08-19). Friday 9/4: Rally To Stop Chatbots Replacing Workers At Kaiser, Defend Healthcare Workers & Single Pay. indybay.org San Francisco Kaiser Hospital | 2645 Geary Blvd | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump's order. aljazeera.com Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.
(2026-08-19). Body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing>. ecns.cn The body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). What's happening in Lebanon's 'pilot zones'? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem reports on what's happening in a so-called 'pilot zone' in southern Lebanon.
(2026-08-19). The geopolitics of railroads: Europe's decoupling doctrine. onlineopinion.com.au The twenty-first century will not belong to the economies that simply produce more energy. It will belong to those that require less imported energy to generate greater prosperity. That is the true meaning of decoupling.
(2026-08-19). Expert highlights key provisions of Belarus' animal welfare law. eng.belta.by One of the key aspects of the law on responsible treatment of animals is | the recognition of animals as beings capable of feeling, Nadezhda | Sevruk, deputy head of the housing department at the Belarusian Housing | and Utilities Ministry, said in a new episode of BelTA's The Nation…
(2026-08-19). Federal monitor allows UAW official who issued death threat against Will Lehman to collect his $200,000 salary. wsws.org Six weeks after a $202,000-a-year UAW official posted an image of Will Lehman bound, gagged and under the gun, the court-appointed Monitor has left the question of his continued employment in the hands of the apparatus he was campaigning for.
(2026-08-19). Diego Maradona's doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told. aljazeera.com Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.
(2026-08-18). China achieves first rocket recovery on land. ecns.cn China launched the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday morning, marking the country's first land recovery of a rocket first stage.
(2026-08-19). Do Trump's National Guard Deployments Actually Reduce Crime in Washington? moderndiplomacy.eu Thousands of National Guard soldiers have been deployed across Washington under President Donald Trump's campaign to combat crime and improve public safety in the U.S. capital. Yet a Reuters review of criminal court records suggests that the troops have played only a limited role in fighting serious crime. Around 4,500 soldiers are currently deployed in …
(2026-08-19). Why Are Turkey and Israel Clashing Over Syria? moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between Turkey and Israel over Syria have sharply escalated after Israel carried out airstrikes on a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border, prompting Ankara to accuse Israel of using "untenable" claims to justify an attack on Syrian sovereignty. The Israeli strikes targeted the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo on Tuesday. Syrian state media reported …
(2026-08-19). Australia: SEP meeting discusses how to fight Labor government's attack on National Disability Insurance Scheme. wsws.org Speakers exposed the disastrous consequences of the evisceration of the NDIS and its impact on the disabled and their families, and the jobs and conditions of health, education and welfare workers.
(2026-08-19). Mumia Remembers Dr. Johanna Fernandez; NOL Activists Speak Against ICE & Lobby. indybay.org Mumia Abu Jamal Remembers Dr. Johanna Fernandez; New Orleans Activists Speak Out Against ICE Detention Centers; Author Ian Lustick Examines Israel's Lobby…
(2026-08-19). Silencing the witnesses to its crimes: 'Israel's' war on Palestinian journalists. thecanary.co 
Palestinian journalist Mohammed Awad, 38, was recently arrested by Israel's occupation forces at his home in Beitunia, west of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. His wife, Eman Awad, told the Palestinian Centre for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided the family's home around 6am. This was after they blew […] | By
(2026-08-19). Tuesday 8/18: Unite for Safety and Reasonable Schedules. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market Street near SFMTA "Customer" Service Center | 1525 Market Street San Francisco, California, 94103United States…
(2026-08-19). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key on its official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026.
(2026-08-18). Magnitude-5.6 earthquake strikes northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Dachaidan in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, at 5: 36 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Qinghai Earthquake Agency.
(2026-08-19). Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law. icrc.org Statement delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Adviser, at the first substantial plenary session of the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs, New York, 22 July 2026.
(2026-08-19). Sen. Darline Graham Says She's "Not That Informed on National Security" truthout.org Sitting U.S. Sen. Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) said that she is "not that informed" on policies regarding national security in an embarrassing remark during a debate with her Republican primary opponent on Tuesday. In the debate, a moderator asked Darline Graham about whether or not she considers issues regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea to be matters of national security for the U. |
(2026-08-19). Sabalenka slams Wang to advance at Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her big game with devastating effect on Tuesday, hammering China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati | The world number one took only 20 minutes to blow through the first set against her 36th-ranked opponent and began the second set with a break of serve. | Sabalenka kept up the pressure in the second set with Wang double-faulting on the top seed's first match point after 54 minutes. | The victory marked the 45th in a row for Sabalenka at the Masters 1000 level. | "I cannot complain. She's a tough opponent," Sabalenka said. "To win in straight set…
(2026-08-19). South Korea's rookie investors lose small fortunes amid AI stocks frenzy. aljazeera.com South Korea's stock market has attracted a wave of novice investors amid booming demand for chips used in AI.
(2026-08-19). Progressive Israel-critic Angie Nixon scores upset victory in Florida Senate primary. mondoweiss.net 
DSA member Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Florida's Senate primary, outspent 16 to 1. She's called Netanyahu a war criminal and opposes U.S. arms sales to Israel. Elsewhere in the state, progressive challengers didn't see as much success.
(2026-08-19). Political campaign contributions by CIA funded companies. indybay.org CIA headquarters in Langley, VA.
(2026-08-18). 'Mobile photo studio' captures memories on Qixi Festival. ecns.cn The volunteer photography service has been running for five years, bringing a "mobile photo studio" to rural communities and capturing in photographs the elderly couples who have spent cherished years together.
(2026-08-19). Friday 8/21: Discussion of:Reform or Revolution Questions of Orientation, Questions of Morality. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-08-19). As Europe rearms, Italy's fragmented space sector faces a scale test. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's fragmented space industry is facing growing pressure to consolidate as defence and government customers increasingly favour larger suppliers capable of handling complex programmes. | The shift reflects a broader push across Europe to build strategic autonomy in defence and critical technologies, as governments respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, tensions with China and uncertainty over future United States security commitments. | For Italy, whose space sector is known for niche engineering expertise but remains dominated by small and medium-sized companies, the challenge is whether firms can build…
(2026-08-19). Climate change is driving record heat in Europe's seas, scientists say. tribune.com.pk 
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. | Europe's seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit), the highest for any July on record, while an offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded 33 degrees Celsius in early August. | Human-caused climate change has added about 2 degrees Celsius of warming to the Me…
(2026-08-19). Chilean miners' families fight alone as management walks free and unions look the other way. wsws.org The corporatized union apparatus aligned to the Chilean "left" has done nothing but issue statements, observe moments of silence and light candles.
(2026-08-19). Private credit market under growing stress. wsws.org Loan defaults are rising and the number of companies financed by private credit being placed on a watch list is growing.
(2026-08-19). Climate Alarmists Go Silent: Turns Out Fossil Fuels Are Earth's 'Miracle-Gro'. wattsupwiththat.com The question is no longer whether fossil fuels have greened the planet. The evidence is overwhelming. Will people in power have the courage to acknowledge it as a benefit?
(2026-08-19). PMD warns of more rain, thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday warned of further rain and thunderstorms in Islamabad and Rawalpindi over the next two to four hours, cautioning that heavy rainfall could cause water accumulation in low-lying areas and raise water levels in local nullahs, particularly Nullah Leh. | In an alert posted on X this morning, the PMD said the active weather system over Islamabad and Gujar Khan was expected to bring more rain accompanied by thunderstorms to Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Taxila, Wah Cantt, Attock, Jhelum, Murree, Kallar Syedan and Gujar Khan. | It warned that heavy downpours during t…
(2026-08-19). Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread. aljazeera.com Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.
(2026-08-19). The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org The Mecca Pact ranks among the most
(2026-08-19). More than two-thirds of UPS' US package volume now handled in automated facilities. wsws.org These developments further expose the Teamsters' so-called "historic" 2023 contract as a historic sellout.
(2026-08-19). Root adamant England don't need 'huge change' to Bazball style. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Joe Root is wary of "ripping up" their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper. | England head into their first Test since the exits of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum when they face Pakistan at Headingley in a match starting Wednesday. | Then-captain Stokes dramatically announced his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June. | McCullum was sacked as England's Test coach following the team's seventh red-ball loss in nine matches, although he remain…
(2026-08-19). Colombia's government publishes "white paper" on corruption by Petro. colombiareports.com The government of Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella gave Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo a white paper with more than 80 complaints over alleged corruption by the previous government. The 135-page "Book of Truth that was presented by De la Espriella, contained "the result of the work carried out under the coordination of Vice …
(2026-08-19). India four wickets away from victory in Sri Lanka Test. tribune.com.pk 
GALLE: India closed on victory in the opening Test after striking twice to reduce Sri Lanka to 195-6 after lunch on the final day in Galle on Wednesday. | Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka were 195-6 after lunch. | A rock-solid Sonal Dinusha was batting on 80 at lunch along with Keshara Nuwantha on 13. | Resuming on an overnight score of 84-4, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva dug deep alongside first-innings centurion Dinusha, adding 95 runs for the fifth wicket. | Their stand, lasting for over two hours, ended when De Silva attempted a sweep shot off Ravindra Jadeja but ended up getting a top edge whic…
(2026-08-19). Colombia is Fast Becoming a Neo-Colonial Outpost Under Its New Right-Wing President. covertactionmagazine.com Colombia's recently inaugurated right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella is moving rapidly to transform Colombia into a neo-colonial outpost after taking office in early August, giving the U.S. permission to enter Colombian territory under the pretext of "fighting drug cartels." The Trump administration is making Colombia a centerpiece of his "War on Drugs," announcing plans …
(2026-08-19). 'On another scale' PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, warns governor. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific The governor of Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands Province says his province is unprepared to deal with the severe impacts of the El Niño weather event being experienced across the country. During an El Niño event, warmer ocean waters affect rainfall and wind patterns, often bringing drier-than-usual conditions and a higher risk of…
(2026-08-19). Fake LA Mayor Race Poll Raises Alarm Over Election Manipulation. truthout.org Polls released this election cycle by a firm called "Median Strategies" were fake, the company admitted, raising alarm that false numbers could be used to manipulate future electoral outcomes or prediction market betting. A Median Strategies poll in the Los Angeles mayoral race, published earlier this month, showed incumbent Mayor Karen Bass ahead of city council member Nithya Raman by nearly… |