(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Hormuz tensions rise as Iran warns Gulf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's armed forces on Wednesday warned Gulf countries against assisting the United States, hours after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suspended all economic dealings with Tehran, as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz continued to slow shipping through the vital waterway. | The warning from Iranian armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi came after the UAE announced on Tuesday that it was suspending all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran "until further notice" in light of regional escalations. | Abdollahi said Gulf countries hosting US military installations should be aware t…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Why Tenant Unions Are Spreading Across College Campuses. popularresistance.org Alva Yanowitz spent much of her freshman year sick with a mysterious illness. She was tired all the time, with a sore throat and cough that wouldn't go away. | In late spring, Yanowitz ran a mold test in her dorm room at the University of Vermont (UVM), which she says came back positive. She figured it was too late to report the problem to the university, but as soon as she moved out of the room, she says, "my symptoms went away." | Spooked by the experience, Yanowitz later joined the UVM Student Tenant Union, a group spotlighting poor housing conditions on campus. Last fall, the group solici…
(2026-08-20). How Iran Staved Off Economic Collapse Despite The US-Israeli War. popularresistance.org Nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched an operation to overthrow the Iranian government, it's fair to say their assault hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Still, the ensuing war has followed a clear, predictable logic. | After decades of sanctions failed to persuade Iranians to overthrow the regime, Israel and the U.S. resorted to war; after that failed too, they turned to a naval blockade. Each escalation has had an impact, adding to the misery of life in Iran, but so far each has missed its ultimate target: forcing a surrender. | The military stalemate has once again turned attention to the ec…
(2026-08-20). ICC Condemns US Sanctions As 'Flagrant Attack' On Judicial Independence. popularresistance.org The International Criminal Court (ICC) on 19 August strongly denounced US punitive sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, calling them a "flagrant attack" on global judicial independence. | "These sanctions are a flagrant attack against the independence of an impartial judicial institution which operates pursuant to the mandate conferred by its States Parties from across regions," the global tribunal said. | The ICC's statement warned that the international legal order itself is placed at risk when judicial officers are punished for applying international law, and tha…
(2026-08-20). Mississippi Transit Workers Strike For Better Protections And Service. popularresistance.org Mississippi has the highest poverty rate in the U.S., and is a "right-to-work" state with only 4 percent of its workers in unions. But since July 13, Highway 80 near Jackson has been lined by chanting picketers. They're on strike at JTRAN, the city's public transit system. | Around 1,000 people rely on JTRAN's services daily, and Transit (ATU) Local 1208 represents its 80 bus operators, mechanics, cleaners, and customer service representatives. | The service is operated by MV Transportation, the largest private transportation company in North America and a consistent foe of the union. JTRAN workers went on a two-…
(2026-08-20). Veterans For Peace Will Not Be Intimidated By Government Surveillance. popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace (VFP) is not surprised by news reports that our Twin Cities VFP Chapter 27,* along with activists and organizations associated with Direct Action Minnesota (DAMN), was targeted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for surveillance. The Trump regime has repeatedly shown itself to be lawless and to have no respect for truth or the well-being of people in our country or around the world. | This latest attack on civil society organizations includes teachers, state government and small-business workers, and veterans, all of whom were exercising their constitutional right to protest against t…
(2026-08-20). United States Meddling In Brazilian Elections. popularresistance.org The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president, Jair Bolsonaro. If that does not work and President Lula da Silva secures a fourth term in office, the groundwork is already being laid for a potential military intervention. From sanctions and economic warfare, to coaching influencers and journalists on how best to attack the left-wing government, the Trump administration is doing everything it can to overthrow Lula.
(2026-08-20). How Finland Destroyed Itself For NATO. popularresistance.org Finland, often known as the happiest country in the world, now has the highest unemployment rate in Europe, demand for food aid has exploded by more than 70%, and homelessness, which had been declining for more than ten years, has increased 34% in just two years. Conditions in the country are so bad that almost 20% of Finland's population is now considered at risk of poverty, | Once considered the standard bearer for the good life, for competent governance and a strong social state, Finland is unravelling at warp speed. What has gone wrong so quickly? | In three words, NATO, austerity and Russophobia.
(2026-08-20). De La Espriella Ends Colombia's Peace Policy. popularresistance.org In his first week in office, despite fumbling the response to the devastating earthquake, Abelardo De la Espriella made good on his promise to end the state policy of promoting peace and launch military actions against armed groups in the country. | Beginning on August 9, the Armed Forces launched an offensive in which, according to the Army, four members of the FARC dissident group were killed in Meta, and two others from the Clan del Golfo were killed in Antioquia. Between August 10 and 11, in Catatumbo, authorities reported the deaths of two ELN members, as well as the destruction of two bunkers and five camps…
(2026-08-20). Antiwar Mothers Resist Reactivation Of US Military Bases In Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org When Sonia Santiago Hernández learned in 2003 that one of her four sons would be deployed to Iraq by the U.S. military, she made a lifelong commitment: to help Puerto Rican youth stay out of the U.S. military machine. Over 20 years later, her organization Madres Contra la Guerra (Mothers Against War) continues to educate youth about alternatives to military service and to fight the many manifestations of U.S. militarism on the island. Victories led by coalitions of fishers, community members, and pro-independence activists like Rubén Berríos Martínez in the early 2000s managed to reduce the military's footprint a…
(2026-08-20). Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain Yemen's Houthis: IRGC. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain the Houthis in Yemen as the rebels ramp up attacks on the kingdom, AFP reported. | "Saudi Arabia will certainly be unable to contain Yemen and Ansarullah or remain safe from their attacks," Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi told Defa Press, using another name for the Houthis. | "As we have seen in recent days, the more Saudi Arabia attacks, the more it is hit in return." | Iran's Araghchi says Trump's threats a 'diversion' from US debt, surging interest costs | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called US President Donald…
(2026-08-20). Oil gains on Middle East supply concerns amid impasse in US-Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices climbed on Thursday on concerns the impasse in the US-Israeli war against Iran will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region and tighten global supplies. | Brent crude futures for October delivery rose 26 cents, or 0.28%, to $91.87 a barrel by 0439 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for September added 17 cents to $86 a barrel. The more-active October WTI contract gained 12 cents, or 0.13%, to $89.91. | Both Brent and WTI benchmarks gained ‚Å for a fifth straight session on Thursday, having se…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Exclusive: Reports of Iranian Missile Attack on UAE Unfounded; Zionist False Flag Imprint Evident. orinocotribune.com
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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 …
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). China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions. tribune.com.pk 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea not to take sides between Beijing and Washington, saying the US should abandon its "hostile" policy toward North Korea to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula. | Wang made the remarks in a meeting with South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac in Seoul on Thursday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported, where he also met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. | "The fundamental solution to the tensions on the Korean Peninsula lies in addressing the root causes of the problem &sb…
(2026-08-20). History has proven Leibowitz right. mronline.org 
Professor Leibowitz was raised as an Orthodox Jew and remained one throughout his life. I had become observant barely a decade earlier and was drawn to this brilliant polymath—a deeply committed Judaic scholar and a fearless critic of oppression and injustice. I was eager to understand his views on science, Judaism, and Zionism.
(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). Guterres concerned by US' ICC sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the US decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, a U.N. spokesperson said on Wednesday. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed the sanctions on Tuesday in the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against The Hague-based court, which was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. | "The Secretary-General expresses serious concern about this designation, as well as the ongoi…
(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). 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.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-20). Israel admits killing 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israel's military acknowledged on Wednesday that its troops had opened fire on a car carrying 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and her family members in Gaza in 2024 and said it had opened a criminal investigation, though rights groups say such probes rarely lead to convictions. | Hind Rajab's killing was one of the most high-profile incidents involving civilian deaths during Israel's military assault in Gaza, launched following the 2023 Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel. | She died after being pinned down in a car for hours, begging Palestinian medics by mobile phone to send help, while her aunt, unc…
(2026-08-20). Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death. tribune.com.pk 
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. | "This decision falls far short of the accountability we expect," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said, ad…
(2026-08-20). Europe's Israel Dilemma: Security for Israel, Rights for Palestinians. thinktank.pk The latest diplomatic confrontation between Israel and Europe signals a significant change in the way major European powers are approaching the Gaza war. France and Germany have strongly condemned remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who called for Israel to kill "30 or 40" people in Gaza every night. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noà´l …
(2026-08-20). of Gaza seed bank rebuilds after wartime destruction. al-monitor.com From a small makeshift tent in the central Gaza Strip, a dedicated team works to carefully store and document some of the war-shattered territory's most precious commodities: local seeds. | Shelves of unassuming plastic tubs line the walls of the Al Qarara Seed Bank, each holding indigenous seeds seen as a way of reviving Gaza's devastated farming sector and preserving its agricultural heritage.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Israeli minister under fire over 'inhumane' Gaza remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Germany, France and the UN on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who declared that Israel should kill "30 or 40" people every night in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz "strongly condemns the inhumane appeals made by Minister (Itamar) Ben Gvir, which violate international law," German government spokesman Sebastian Hille said. "They are unacceptable." | French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also slammed the remarks, calling them "intolerable and inhumane" in an interview with the La Montagne regional newspaper. | United Nations S…
(2026-08-20). Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari and Rami Ayyub…
(2026-08-20). President Sheinbaum Rejects Claims Into Lopez Obrador's Son Over Fuel Smuggling. orinocotribune.com Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum denied this Tuesday that Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is under investigation by Mexican authorities for alleged fuel smuggling. | Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum attributed the recent revocation of Andrés Manuel López
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Houthis may meet their match as Yemen slips back into civil war. responsiblestatecraft.org Yemen's front lines have barely moved since the 2022 truce, but the war around them is changing.Ballistic missiles and drones are striking far beyond established positions, and forces associated with the internationally recognized, Saudi-backed government are responding more aggressively to infiltrations and military buildups. As commanders review readiness across key fronts, Yemen's political leadership is signaling that attacks will no longer be absorbed without a response.Together, the developments suggest that the country's long period of "no war, no peace" may be coming to an end. There has been no groun…
(2026-08-20). The Twilight of Wokeness and its causes. strategic-culture.su News emerging from the US, England, and Brazil points to the decline of wokeness | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | News emerging from…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Government welcomes easing of inflation. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes easing of inflation | Government has welcomed the cooling of consumer inflation for the first time in five months, with Statistics South Africa reporting a decline to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June. | The monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) also moderated to 0,2% in July, down significantly from 0,7% in June. | Government said the decline provides some relief to households and eases pressure on the cost of living. | "Government recognises that many South Africans continue to face significant household financial pressures. While the easing of inflation is positive, Government rem…
(2026-08-20). Namibian political prisoners repatriated from Cape Town. sanews.gov.za Namibian political prisoners repatriated from Cape Town | The remains of two Namibian political prisoners who died while incarcerated on Robben Island during the apartheid era were formally handed over to the Government of the Republic of Namibia at a repatriation ceremony. | The repatriation also included ancestral remains, grave goods and body casts that hold deep cultural, spiritual and historical significance for the people of Namibia. | "This is not simply the return of human remains. It is an act of restorative justice, dignity and healing, giving families and communities the opportunity to honour their anc…
(2026-08-20). From global experience to opportunities in China: How Chinese students studying abroad build bridges across cultures. ecns.cn From artificial intelligence reshaping the workplace to the rapid growth of industries such as integrated circuits, aerospace and biomedicine, Chinese students studying abroad are facing an increasingly diverse set of choices about what comes after graduation — and where they want to build their future.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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, …
(2026-08-20). Christian Sorace & David Sneath: Steppe Transitions. newleftreview.org Mongolia's diverse ecology was the site of revolutionary transformations in the twentieth century, when the principal source of wealth—the livestock herd—was sequentially the basis of feudal class, collective resource and a privatized asset. The socialist making of a nation-state and its capitalist unmaking—a materialist account.
(2026-08-20). DoD guts & conceals weapons testing. What could go wrong? responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon says it
(2026-08-20). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2026 Round 2 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 16, 2026 on its official website 'dsp2026.mahacet.org.in' Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round II (DSP 2026 CAP Round 2) of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy ( B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-20). Syria says no Turkish military build-up planned at airbase struck by Israel. al-monitor.com Aug 20 (Reuters) – Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he made clear to Israel there were no plans to establish a Turkish military base at Abu al-Duhur airbase, which Israel struck on Tuesday, saying the site was being rehabilitated for use by the Syrian Air Force.Al-Shaibani said Turkish military officers had visited the base as part of training and broader military cooperation. He denied any Turkish military build-up, sayingthe facility was largely empty and not yet operational.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). DUSU Election 2026 Schedule Published. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) has issued the notification and published the complete schedule of the high stake Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Karnataka UGCET, UGNEET 2026 Allotment Results: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing on its official website 'kea.kar.nic.in' Karnataka UGCET 2026 Second Round and Karnataka UGNEET 2026 First Round Provisional Allotment Results of the Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy, Architecture, Farm Sciences (Agriculture/Veterinary and others) students who had registered for admission in undergraduate courses for the year 2026-27.
(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 …
(2026-08-20). India celebrates 80th Independence Day with Traditional Fervor. ummid.com Indians across the country on Saturday August 15, 2026 celebrated the 80th Independence Day with traditional fervor.
(2026-08-20). Cabinet approves Defence Forces Act 2026, amendments to National Command Authority Act 2010. tribune.com.pk 
The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the drafts of the Defence Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, paving the way for legislation to implement changes to the military command structure introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The draft was approved at a cabinet meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz in Islamabad and was expected to be presented to Parliament for approval during its ongoing session. | The Defence Forces Act was prepared to give effect to changes made to Article 243 of the Const…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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 …
(2026-08-20). Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union. | The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far corner. | After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia. | Messi was instrumental in Miami's first goal just five minutes earlier as he picked up a run down the left flank from Uruguayan f…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Students say 'No' to Hanson — a powerful example. socialist-alliance.org 
Students have demonstrated moral leadership in this country by walking out of class to reject racism and One Nation's destructive vision for the future. As Peter Boyle writes, Gen Z's overwhelming rejection of One Nation needs to be backed up by the trade unions.
(2026-08-20). Government, pharmaceutical sector to work closer together. sanews.gov.za Government, pharmaceutical sector to work closer together | Government and the pharmaceutical sector have committed to working together to resolve challenges facing the sector. ⚪ This after the Department of Health (DoH), led by Acting Director-General Professor Nicholas Crisp, met with sector leaders on Tuesday. ⚪ The meeting also included senior officials from the Departments of Trade, Industry and Competition; Science, Technology and Innovation; National Treasury; and the Presidency; as well as the Competition Commission; the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the Medicines Prici…
(2026-08-20). Barzani calls for enhanced air defense for Kurdistan Region to counter drone attacks. al-monitor.com Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani backs US-led regional economic integration efforts and lauds US partnership in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor.
(2026-08-20). Diseases break out in rain-hit localities. tribune.com.pk 
Various diseases have started emerging in low-lying areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad after stagnant, sewage-contaminated rainwater receded following three days of heavy monsoon rains. | The affected residents have started temporarily relocating and staged protests against the administration. | After the floodwater receded from streets, neighbourhoods, houses and roads, large numbers of dead rats, cats and insects carried away by the water were found lying in streets, open fields and vacant plots, along with hazardous waste from houses, shops and hospitals. | Layers of dirty soil and sand brought by the floodw…
(2026-08-20). S Lanka unearths Buddha statues. tribune.com.pk 
Sri Lankan archaeologists have excavated 17 gold-plated Buddha statues from a UNESCO World Heritage site believed to have been a monastery more than 2,000 years ago, an official told AFP on Wednesday. | The rare find on Tuesday came during excavations of a rampart of the Abhayagiri temple complex in Anuradhapura, an ancient capital in the island's centre north. | Project manager Thusitha Herath, of the government's Central Cultural Fund, said this was the most significant discovery in the archaeologically protected area in more than three decades. AFP…
(2026-08-20). 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). First satellite made in Xiongan enters orbit. ecns.cn The Honghu-03 satellite, China's first satellite made in Xiong'an New Area, was successfully launched into orbit aboard a Zhuque3 Y2 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone.
(2026-08-20). What is Geomagnetic Storm, set to hit Earth Monday Aug 17. ummid.com The British Geological Survey has warned that our Earth could be hit by a Geomagnetic Storm capable of disturbing Earth's magnetosphere and producing spectacular aurora displays at high latitudes on Monday, August 17, 2026.
(2026-08-20). Can Pakistan Afford a "Hard-State" Reset? thinktank.pk Pakistan is once again debating whether its existing political and administrative structure is capable of delivering economic stability, security and long-term growth. The discussion has acquired a new dimension with calls for a "hard state", proposals for new provinces and demands for a fundamental reset of governance. But there is a crucial question that is …
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Rainwater inundates three model bazaars. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rain that began on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday submerged three Punjab government Model Bazaar Beautification Projects in the twin cities – Fawara Chowk Raja Bazaar, Commercial Market and Dr Qadeer Khan Road. | The beautification of the three markets was badly affected due to the lack of a drainage system, while water entered shops. | The relevant departments adopted the traditional stance that the rain was unusually heavy and said the markets had been flooded because the rainfall exceeded the capacity of the drainage system. | According to sources, the three Model Bazaar Beautification P…
(2026-08-20). PTI to file contempt petition over delay in Imran Khan's hospital transfer, says lawyer. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's lawyer Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry said on Thursday that he would file a contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court (SC) over the government's failure to comply with a court order regarding his client's transfer to Shifa International Hospital. | "The government is violating the court order in the matter of Imran's transfer to the hospital. The government is bound to transfer Imran to the hospital within two days; if the court order is not implemented, we will file a contempt of court petition in the SC. By showing stubbornness, the government is committing c…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030. tribune.com.pk 
Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of 2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world champion's near-term Formula One future. | The 28-year-old already had a contract to the end of 2028 but with break clauses offering a potential way out should the team fail to meet his expectations and provide a winning car. | Such performance-related clauses were believed to have been triggered this season, according to Dutch media reports. | Red Bull lie ‚Å fourth overall this season, and Verstappen sixth, 110 points behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, after 11…
(2026-08-20). Domicile portal failure hits students. tribune.com.pk 
The online domicile application system in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has remained disrupted for several days due to "excessive load", causing serious difficulties for matriculation students seeking to obtain their domiciles. | Students and their parents have been forced to visit courts and various government offices to apply for domiciles and obtain information, while some have also had to bear additional expenses for the purpose. | Sources said applications for domiciles had increased unusually following the announcement of the matriculation results, overloading the provincial government's online domicile syste…
(2026-08-20). Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati. tribune.com.pk 
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters in a matter of hours on a rainy Wednesday of fourth-round action. | American Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of Germany's Zverev. | But the biggest shock came on the women's side where Czech Sara Bejlek, ranked 35th, stunned world number one Sabalenka 7-6 (9/7), 6-4 in a gritty match that finished up shortly after the clock ticked past midnight into Thursday morning. | Former champion Sabalenka led by a break in the opening set and was up 5-1 in the tiebreaker before Bejlek roared back…
(2026-08-20). The Art of Not Winning: Iran, Ukraine, and the geometry of the first half of 2026. strategic-culture.su The rising powers of 2026 have learned not to lose; none has yet actually managed to win | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Hormuz, or…
(2026-08-20). MCC NEET UG Round 1 Result 2026 Today: Time, Link to Check. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) is releasing on its official website 'mcc.nic.in' Seat Allotment Result 2026 of MCC NEET UG 2026 (MBBS / BDS) Round 1 Counselling today i.e. August 19, 2026.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick. tribune.com.pk 
Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will have one eye firmly on their bid for a third straight Champions League crown. | The capital giants eased to a record-extending 14th French top-flight triumph last season, despite often prioritising their European ambitions. | They start their Ligue 1 campaign against Rennes on Sunday, hoping to make a quick start before the Champions League begins on September 8. | "When the season starts, everyone says the league is easy," said head coach Luis Enrique. | "Nothing is easy ⚪ I don't recall a…
(2026-08-20). Yangtze River Delta launches multimodal express freight routes to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. ecns.cn A multimodal express freight train loaded with e-commerce goods, including daily commodities and clothing, departed from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, for Tianjin on Wednesday, marking the launch of the first direct e-commerce multimodal express train service connecting the Yangtze River Delta to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
(2026-08-20). Sleuths crack murder mystery in 48 hours. tribune.com.pk 
The blind murder of a Health Department employee was traced within 48 hours and two suspects were arrested, police said on Wednesday. | A 30-bore pistol along with ammunition and a motorcycle allegedly used in the incident were also recovered from the suspects. | Haripur DPO Shafiullah Gandapur, speaking at an emergency press conference at City police station along with SHO Ejaz Ali and City police station Investigation In-charge Inspector Shafiqur Rehman, told media representatives that on Aug 16, 2026, at around 8pm, Zakia Bibi, widow of Muhammad Waqas Qureshi, a resident of Mohalla Malkan Darvesh and an ECG…
(2026-08-20). Thea Riofrancos: The New World Climate Order. newleftreview.org An interview about the new parameters of climate politics, with the breakdown of global consensus. As the EU re-opens coal-fired plants and the US shuts down wind farms, China gouges the earth to churn out cheap green-energy products—and is met by anti-extractivist protestors.
(2026-08-20). Why The FCRA Debate Should Concern Every Indian? ummid.com India could lose something more fundamental if it gets the FCRA question wrong: the autonomy of the institutions through which minorities and citizens organise themselves outside the state.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Dar says six Pakistani sailors return safely after Houthi attack, two bodies repatriated. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that six Pakistani sailors injured in a recent Houthi attack on a Tanzanian-flagged commercial vessel returned safely to Pakistan, while the bodies of two others who were killed in the attack were also repatriated | According to Yemen's Coast Guard, the three Pakistani nationals were among four crew members killed when the Yemeni-flagged vessel Tihamah was attacked by Houthi forces in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on August 11. The vessel was reportedly struck three times by ballistic missiles, caught fire and sustained material damage, while ano…
(2026-08-20). Traders protest alleged harassment. tribune.com.pk 
Tarnol business community on Wednesday expressed concern over the alleged mistreatment of traders by the Islamabad administration and police, and called for their business-related concerns to be heard sympathetically and for a conducive environment to be created within the law. | Addressing a press conference in Tarnol, the president of the Tarnol Traders and Heavy Machinery Welfare Association, Syed Mustaneerul Hassan, said traders played a fundamental role in the country's economy. However, he regretted that traders were being subjected to heavy fines over minor issues, while respectable businesspeople were…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Pakistan protests US envoy's Kashmir remarks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad and lodged a strong diplomatic protest over remarks by US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Jammu and Kashmir as an "important part of India" during his maiden visit to Srinagar. | The Foreign Office said the US diplomat was summoned over what Islamabad termed "factually incorrect remarks" regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir. | Pakistan "strongly condemned and categorically rejected" the characterization of Jammu and Kashmir as a part of India, reiterating that the territory was an internationally recognized disputed territo…
(2026-08-20). 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). 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.
(2026-08-20). Ministerial Task Team on PRASA retrenchments urged to find alternatives. sanews.gov.za Ministerial Task Team on PRASA retrenchments urged to find alternatives | Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the notice period for the retrenchment of employees at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to allow the Ministerial Task Team more time to explore alternatives. | Of the 580 affected employees, 43 have accepted early retirement packages, while 102 have been matched and placed in identified vacancies across PRASA divisions and departments. | A further 208 Protection Services employees have been ring-fenced pending the conclusion of engagements with Transnet on the transfer of stati…
(2026-08-20). Now Indian expats in Qatar can send remittances via UPI. ummid.com India Post, in collaboration with Qatar Post, the Universal Postal Union's Interconnection Platform (UPU-IP) and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), has announced availability of the Qatar-India remittance service, PosTransfer powered by UPI.
(2026-08-20). Traders take to streets to seek justice for Waffix owner. tribune.com.pk 
Traders staged a protest on Wednesday against the murder of Mir Raza Ali, the young owner of the popular dessert brand Wafflix, disrupting traffic on Gulbahar's main thoroughfare and causing inconvenience to commuters. | The demonstration, organised by the Gulbahar Traders Ittehad, was held by traders of the Sanitary and Tiles Market. Mir Raza Ali's father, Mir Hussain Ali, also participated in the protest. Addressing the demonstration, the victim's father said the family had lost hope of getting justice and appealed to the prime minister to intervene. | "Twenty-two days have passed, but we have still not rece…
(2026-08-20). Why Are Progressives Winning Across the United States? It's Not Complicated. portside.org Why Are Progressives Winning Across the United States? It's Not Complicated |
(2026-08-20). ICC removes Gaddafi Stadium demerit point. tribune.com.pk 
The International Cricket Council on Thursday rescinded a demerit point imposed on Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium after an appeals panel overturned its "Unsatisfactory" pitch rating for the third one-day international between Pakistan and Australia on June 4. | The ICC panel reviewed match footage, the Match Referee's report and comments from the captains following an appeal by the Pakistan Cricket Board. | While the panel said the Match Referee had followed the relevant guidelines, it concluded that the pitch "did not demonstrate excessive unevenness or spin". | The demerit point was therefore removed, leaving Gadd…
(2026-08-20). 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."
(2026-08-20). Rain delays start of second day's play in England-Pakistan opener. tribune.com.pk 
England's bid to strengthen their grip on the first Test against Pakistan was halted by bad weather as rain delayed the scheduled 1000 GMT start of the second day's play at Headingley on Thursday. | The hosts were well-placed at 112-2, 59 runs behind, after skittling out Pakistan for just 171 in their first innings on Wednesday. | This is England's first Test match since the international retirement of former captain Ben Stokes and the sacking of fellow Bazball architect Brendon McCullum as their red-ball coach. | Joe Root, at the start of his second stint as full-time England captain, was 37 not out, with Jor…
(2026-08-20). Ishaq Dar to visit Istanbul for quartet talks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are set to hold another round of high-level consultations in Istanbul later this month, as Islamabad steps up diplomatic coordination with key regional powers following the signing of a landmark defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. | Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invited Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Istanbul for a meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The invitation was extended during a telephone conversation between Dar and Fidan on Wednesday, according…
(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). 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.
(2026-08-20). 80th Independence Day: The Way Forward. ummid.com The Jantar Mantar initiative is just the beginning, a long way to go to restore the dreams of Gandhi and Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh and Subhash Bose, Maulana Azad and Sardar Patel.
(2026-08-20). Mapping Sindh's coast before disaster strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Along Sindh's vulnerable coastline, disaster does not always arrive without warning. The signs are often visible long before a cyclone makes landfall, floodwaters spread or seawater pushes farther inland – but experts say the real challenge is turning those warning signs into timely action. | For communities living along the coast, this means knowing which areas are most exposed, where evacuation routes lie, how livelihoods could be affected and which environmental changes are already taking place. Experts now argue that this knowledge, combined with satellite imagery, GPS, GIS and real-time digital data, must…
(2026-08-20). Régis Debray: Metamorphoses. newleftreview.org Reflections on having lived the passage from one age to another, as prospects give way to retrospects, pages to screens and time to space. With the close of one century, the onset of the next provides an occasion to take stock of what has been lost—and what gained—in the transition.
(2026-08-20). 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?
(2026-08-20). 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…
(2026-08-20). Manamela intervenes in CPUT shutdown matter. sanews.gov.za Manamela intervenes in CPUT shutdown matter | Minister Buti Manamela has requested a team from the Department of Higher Education and Training's University Education Branch to work with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to facilitate urgent engagement between the university's management, council and student leadership. ⚪ The intervention follows the shutdown of the university after an arson attack at its Bellville Campus, which has caused significant disruption to learning, teaching and other essential institutional operations. ⚪ The shutdown comes amid concerns raised by students over the prop…
(2026-08-20). Javier Moreno Zacarés: Dynamics of American Capitalism. newleftreview.org Following his widely praised Ages of American Capitalism, Jonathan Levy's The Real Economy proposes a theoretical counterpart, grounding a concept of capital in a fusion of Smith, Keynes, Freud, Deleuze and Guatarri. Javier Moreno Zacarés responds with a thoroughgoing critical engagement, ranging from the 'transition debate' to the AI bubble.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Tom Mertes: Manufacturing Impunity. newleftreview.org Tom Mertes on Richard Beck, Homeland. Origins and afterlives of America's long War on Terror.
(2026-08-20). The Monsters Are Rebuilding a World Where Dark-Skinned Humans Don't Count. portside.org The Monsters Are Rebuilding a World Where Dark-Skinned Humans Don't Count |
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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."
(2026-08-20). Qixi Festival draws surge of couples for marriage registration. ecns.cn On Qixi Festival, a large number of couples flock to the Shangcheng District Marriage Registration Service Center, known as Hangzhou's "most beautiful marriage registration office," in Zhejiang Province, to register their marriages.
(2026-08-20). Bilawal draws line on government legislation. tribune.com.pk 
In a move that may further complicate the PML-N led federal government's challenges, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced on Wednesday that his party would not cooperate with the government on legislation unless there was consensus. | "If the government can legislate without the PPP, then let it do so," Bilawal said while talking to the media after a meeting with opposition leaders in the Parliament House. | The PPP chief said his party would not accept decisions imposed through force or a simple show, adding that nothing would happen without consensus. | Bilawal said the government could not simultan…
(2026-08-20). Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Merit List Today – Time, Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is publishing on its official website 'medicalug2026.mahacet.org' today i.e. Tuesday August 18, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Provisional Merit List of candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year Health Science Courses including MBBS and BDS.
(2026-08-20). South Africa name squad for historic Zimbabwe tour. tribune.com.pk 
South Africa Women will tour Zimbabwe for the first time next month, with the neighbours set to meet in their maiden bilateral T20I series. | Regular captain Laura Wolvaardt will lead the squad featuring three uncapped players — seamer Caitlin Wyngaard, former South Africa Under-19 star Nthabiseng Nini and off-spinner Luyanda Nzuza. | The 21-year-old Wyngaard earned her maiden call-up after impressing for South Africa Emerging Women during their recent tour of Bangladesh. Nini and Nzuza also caught the selectors' eye with standout performances for the Emerging side. | The trio are joined by Faye Tunnicli…
(2026-08-20). Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'. tribune.com.pk 
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. | The England captain collected the prize after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season. | Kane won the 2023-24 award after a prolific first season at Bayern, but said this year's honour "tasted even better than the first". | The 33-year-old scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga games last term, the third most in a German top-flight campaign, while winning the league and cup double. | He also netted six times at the World Cup, becoming England's top goal…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Dar, Syrian foreign minister hold talks on bilateral ties, regional developments. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Islamabad on Thursday, with the two sides reaffirming the deep-rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Syria, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO). | According to the statement on X, "FM Dar received Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs". | "The two foreign ministers held a warm and constructive restricted meeting and discussed ways to further advance bilateral cooperation in areas of…
(2026-08-20). Pakistan rue missed opportunities at Headingley. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan endured a difficult opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, being bowled out for 171 after failing to capitalise on a promising recovery led by Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq. | Shafique top-scored with 61 from 104 balls, including eight fours, and shared a 91-run third-wicket partnership with Imam after Pakistan were reduced to six for two inside the opening overs. | Azan Awais was trapped lbw with the first ball of the match before captain Shan Masood fell to the same dismissal soon afterwards, leaving Pakistan in immediate trouble. | Shafique and Imam steadied t…
(2026-08-20). BMW iX3 Flow Concept inspired by Spiderman to exhibit at BMW Welt. ummid.com The BMW iX3 Flow Concept, created in collaboration with the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which leverages E Ink Prism technology to transform the vehicle exterior into a programmable, paint-like digital surface will be put on display at BMW Welt in Munich.
(2026-08-20). PTA, Google sign agreement to make digital platforms safer for children. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen child online safety and promote safer use of digital platforms, according to a press release issued by PTA. | The MoU comes days after Google opened its first office in Pakistan, with the company saying the move reflected its confidence in the country's digital future and talent. Google has also partnered with the government on digital-skilling programmes and other initiatives supporting developers, startups, gaming, hardware manufacturing and online safety. | Under the agreement, the…
(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.
(2026-08-20). Trump plans meeting with North Korea's Kim. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he planned to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. | The remarks come as Trump ordered Pentagon officials to cut short joint exercises with the South Korean military, writing in a Sunday social media post that they sent a message to Pyongyang that was "totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful." | During Trump's first term, Kim called Trump a "mentally deranged U.S. dotard" and threatened that he h…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). From Lucknow to Azamgarh: Students Protesting Against Yogi Govt Across UP. ummid.com Lucknow, Azamgarh, Kannauj, Hamirpur and Fatehpur, the list of Uttar Pradesh cities where students, Gen Alpha, are protesting against the Adityanath Government is growing with every passing day.
(2026-08-20). Israel's strike in Syria 'provocative and dangerous,' deepening rift with US: opposition leader. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan on Wednesday called Israel's latest strike in Syria a "provocative and dangerous" move, saying it was deepening a rift with the country's allies, particularly the US. | Golan, the leader of Israel's Democrats party, said the attack was bringing Israel closer to a confrontation with Türkiye. | "Military force is once again being used for political considerations, and once again Israel is paying the price in terms of its security," he said in a post on the US social media platform X. | ◊î◊™◊ß◊ô◊§◊î ◊ë&lo…
(2026-08-20). Loved Next Door, Loathed Across The Border: World's Split Verdict on India. ummid.com As India marks 80 years of independence on 15 August 2026, a fresh 36-country Pew survey shows a nation admired in London, Nairobi and Colombo, distrusted in Islamabad and Ankara, and viewed with growing suspicion even in Washington.
(2026-08-20). PM Shehbaz once again extends olive branch to opposition for economic, democratic stability. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to sit with the government for constructive dialogue, saying that political matters should be resolved through talks to further strengthen Pakistan's economy and democracy. | "I once again invite the opposition to come and sit together. Matters should be resolved through dialogue so that Pakistan's economy and democracy can be further strengthened," he said, adding that it was now up to the opposition to decide how soon it was ready for constructive engagement. | The government had last extended a similar invitation to the opposition i…
(2026-08-20). Sindh hands Karachi primary health centres to PPHI. tribune.com.pk 
The government has placed all primary healthcare centres and dispensaries in Karachi's districts under the management of the Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) Sindh, extending to the provincial capital a public-private partnership model already operating across rural Sindh. | According to a notification issued by the Sindh Health Department on June 30, and effective from July 1, all dispensaries operating under Karachi's district health offices have been separated from the department and handed over to PPHI. | The notification, signed by Health Department Deputy Secretary (Staff) Ali Nawaz Channa, d…
(2026-08-20). Today In Dystopia: Burning Books For Israel, Burning Books For AI. thealtworld.com 
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). World-largest-class dual-fuel container ship departs Taizhou. ecns.cn The Xinfu 145, the world's largest dual-fuel container ship, departed Taizhou Port in Jiangsu Province on Tuesday under tug assistance for outfitting work.
(2026-08-20). Chief commissioner challenges SC order. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Wednesday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, seeking a recall of the order to shift incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad's Shifa Hospital for medical examination and treatment. | The government's review petition, filed by Islamabad Advocate General Naveed Hayat Malik on behalf of the federal capital's chief commissioner a day after the SC's ruling, termed the interim order "discriminatory". | The petition stated that the order was "in excess of jurisdiction" and, therefore, "liable to be reviewed". | The plea further stated that the order "suffers from errors…
(2026-08-20). Latiao: The spicy Chinese snack winning fans worldwide. ecns.cn One unexpected Chinese streetfood snack is gathering a huge global following right now.
(2026-08-20). 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).
(2026-08-20). Back-to-school costs hit parents hard. tribune.com.pk 
Parents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are facing mounting financial pressure as schools reopen, with private schools allegedly requiring them to buy branded books, notebooks, uniforms and stationery from designated outlets despite government directives against the practice. | Parents claim some basic stationery costs up to 300% more at designated shops than in the open market, leaving families with little choice and few effective avenues for complaints. | Islamabad schools have already reopened, while Rawalpindi schools will resume classes on August 24. According to several parents, the back-to-school rush becom…
(2026-08-20). Kruger National Park warns visitors against opening closed roads. sanews.gov.za Kruger National Park warns visitors against opening closed roads | South African National Parks (SANParks) has warned visitors to the Kruger National Park that they could be fined if they deliberately remove "no entry" signs, open closed roads and then become stranded. | In a statement on Wednesday, Kruger National Park management expressed concern about visitors disregarding road closures, removing "no entry" signs and becoming stuck on closed roads, which then requires emergency searches by rangers and other essential teams. | "SANParks acknowledges that while people's lives are a priority in emergencies, guest…
(2026-08-20). Gujarat NEET UG Merit List 2026 Published, Download PDF. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website 'medadmgujarat.org' the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Merit List of the students, who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Iraq struggles to disarm militias amid US-Iran tug-of-war. responsiblestatecraft.org Esmail Qaani has a habit of not announcing his visits to Baghdad. He simply appears, meets whoever needs meeting, and leaves before most Iraqis know he was there.His trip on August 10 was no different. The commander of Iran's Quds Force, the branch of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for backing armed allies abroad, met with Iraqi militia commanders and officials from the Coordination Framework, the alliance of Iran-aligned Shia parties that dominate Iraq's parliament and effectively chose the current prime minister.Qaani reportedly
(2026-08-20). No breast milk, 15-fold death risk for babies. tribune.com.pk 
Babies in Pakistan who are not breastfed face up to 15 times higher risk of death, health experts has warned, as the country struggles with alarmingly low rates of breastfeeding among newborns. | Only one in five Pakistani babies receives breast milk within the first hour of birth, while just 48% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed, experts said at an awareness and training session held at the Karachi Press Club to mark World Breastfeeding Week. The session was organised jointly by the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), UNICEF and the Sindh Health Department. | SICHN chi…
(2026-08-20). Heritage crafts gain popularity as wedding gifts among young Chinese. ecns.cn Handmade intangible cultural heritage crafts such as cloisonné are becoming popular wedding gifts among young Chinese, particularly around the Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine's day.
(2026-08-20). Minor girl's body found in sack. tribune.com.pk 
The body of an unidentified minor girl, believed to be between six and seven years of age, was recovered in a naked state from a drain near a wedding hall at Landhi Hospital Chowrangi on Mehran Highway on Wednesday, police said. The body, which was wrapped in a gunny bag, was several days old, according to police. | The grisly discovery was made within the limits of Quaidabad police station, near Gondal Wedding Hall. Upon receiving information, police reached the spot and summoned the Crime Scene Unit to collect evidence. | Speaking to the media, PS Quaidabad SHO Gulzar Tunio said that the girl could not be id…
(2026-08-20). Two killed, more than 300 evacuated as PMD warns of more rain, urban flooding across K-P. tribune.com.pk 
Two people were killed and at least four injured after heavy rain caused flooding and building collapses in Swabi, while more than 300 people were evacuated from affected areas, Rescue 1122 said on Thursday. Heavy rain also continued in Rawalpindi, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of possible urban flooding across parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). | The PMD warned of possible urban flooding in Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar and Nowshera following heavy rain, while mountainous areas of K-P faced a risk of landslides. | Rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms was expected across severa…
(2026-08-20). A Texas University Becomes a Petri Dish for a Conservative Overhaul. portside.org A Texas University Becomes a Petri Dish for a Conservative Overhaul |
(2026-08-20). Death toll in Colombia from magnitude 7.4 earthquake rises to 314. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a catastrophic 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has risen to 314, according to a report released on Wednesday by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). | The agency confirmed that emergency teams are still searching for 262 missing persons. The number of injured has climbed to 4,437, while 364 people have been rescued alive from the rubble. In total, 262,154 people have been officially registered as affected across 471 municipalities in 15 of Colombia's 32 departments. | The quake, which struck at 7.34 am on Aug. 10, was the most powerful seismic event…
(2026-08-20). Russian ballistic missiles kill 12 in Ukraine's Kyiv, spark fires. tribune.com.pk 
Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital. | A fire broke out, and the upper floors of a nine-storey residential block were destroyed in the city's Solomianskyi district, where seven people were killed, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, calling for Friday to be observed as a day of mourning. | Two other districts also suffered damage, Klitschko said on the ‚Å Telegram messaging app, with non-residential…
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). 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.
(2026-08-20). Is the Iran War Pushing America Toward a Debt Crisis? thinktank.pk The United States has crossed a historic financial threshold: US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. At almost exactly the same moment, Washington is facing the economic consequences of the ongoing Iran war, including higher energy prices, increased defence requirements, inflation risks and rising government borrowing costs. The timing is politically …
(2026-08-20). Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics. portside.org Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics |
(2026-08-20). Red Line rolls on, University Road crawls. tribune.com.pk 
University Road, one of the busiest arteries of the metropolis, has become a five-year ordeal for commuters, with the completion deadline for the Red Line BRT project now pushed to June 2027. | Launched in 2022 to improve public transport, the mass transit project was initially scheduled for completion in 2024. The deadline was later moved to 2025, then 2026 and has now been extended to June 2027. | The prolonged construction has left large sections of University Road riddled with potholes, broken surfaces and diversions, turning short journeys into hours-long ordeals. Businesses along the route have suffered…
(2026-08-20). Jack Copley: Rentier Regimes. newleftreview.org Jack Copley on Timothy Mitchell, The Alibi of Capital. Capital re-conceptualized as terraforming expropriation of the future.
(2026-08-20). Why IB World School Authorization for Harrow International School is Different? ummid.com Harrow International School New York has received authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme.
(2026-08-20). PM push brings steep Rs32 diesel price cut. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Wednesday decreased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs32.63 while increasing the price of petrol by Rs2.97 per litre for Aug 20. | According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been fixed at Rs337.51 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs363.06 per litre after the reduction. | The latest revision came hours after Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik said refineries had accepted the government's request for a significant reduction in diesel prices and that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) would announce a cut of around Rs30-32 per li…
(2026-08-20). The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-20). La rivisitazione da parte di Netanyahu dell' ´inganno sulle armi di distruzione di massa irachene ª — rilanciata per promuovere la guerra contro l'Iran. strategic-culture.su La scelta di Trump di puntare sulla pressione economica come chiave per la capitolazione dell'Iran non è una strategia credibile | Segue nostro Il presidente Trump ha preso per oro colato le esaltazioni militari del segretario alla Guerra Hegseth ( ´La potenza militare degli Stati Uniti è impressionante ª), per scoprire solo in un secondo momento che gli Stati Uniti hanno esaurito gli intercettori in una guerra che dipende dal…
(2026-08-20). Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign. tribune.com.pk 
Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather than up against his and Los Blancos' bitter rivals. | The veteran Portuguese coach returns to the club 16 years after first being appointed but charged with a similar task, deposing Barcelona as the leading club in Spain. | Mourinho is also aiming to restore some of the intensity and attitude that defined his first Madrid reign, between 2010-2013, after two seasons without winning a major trophy steered president Florentino Perez back to him. | The 15-time European champions have suffered dressi…
(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). Correcting the Trump delusions about the Strait of Hormuz. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: Special correspondent American President Donald Trump posted an image on his Truth Social today. An AI-generated image. It has the Strait of Hormuz circled, and above it, in large letters: NEW U.S. TERRITORY I wrote that line in capitals on purpose. Because this is not something said in a speech. This is a picture.
(2026-08-19). UAE halts all trade ties with Iran after missile attack. al-monitor.com The incident follows the UAE blaming Iran for strikes on ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-08-19). Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists. al-monitor.com SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed, data showed on Wednesday, as most shipowners avoided the key waterway because of a lack of clear signalling on its reopening from a blockade during the Iran war. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, Kpler data showed by 0258 GMT, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
(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). The Trump Administration Is Still Going After Kilmar Abrego Garcia [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty | You gotta give it to the Trump administration, man, because once its officials find a person to target, they just can't stop going at that person, no matter how many unsuccessful legal actions the administration attempts. Especially if said target is a non-white immigrant whom the administration has publicly tried its best to demonize; just ask Last year, Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian migrant, made headlines after he was wrongly deported to a detention…
(2026-08-19). Seattle: Duwamish Tribe Takes On Stewardship Of Rematriated Land. popularresistance.org A warm summer breeze carries the scent of wild flowers and fresh foliage from the surrounding forest through the clearing of Heron's Nest (spa îq ∑a î ƒçÃìa îac). This is the site of a successful community-led land effort returning 3.56 acres to the Duwamish Tribe, which lacks federal recognition. | "To me, it seems like a huge piece of property because we are not federally recognized and do not have a reservation," said Nancy Sackman, vice chair of the Duwamish Tribal Council and Duwamish tribal member. "So any land that we do get is a huge event."
(2026-08-19). Anti-Terror Laws And The Return Of Political Repression. popularresistance.org A parliamentary republic, an imperial power, a right-wing Andean government, and a monarchy share no region, no alliance, and no form of government. Between them, the same legal instrument is nonetheless spreading: statutes and decrees written in the language of "terrorism" and "national security" that treat political opposition itself as a threat to be policed. Far from coincidental, this convergence is a shared architecture whose purpose is to build a legal framework capable of designating entire organizations and broad movements as enemies of the state, and, through them, of dismantling the conditions in which…
(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). NATO whines it cannot fight simultaneous wars against Russia, China and Iran. infobrics.org It would seem NATO didn't learn from the strategic mistakes of its Axis predecessors, because that's precisely what's going to happen if it continues with its aggression against the entire world, which will have no other choice but to unite.
(2026-08-19). Israeli officials shocked by Iran's missile recovery as Tehran confirms retaliation plans. infobrics.org Trump demands that Iran "put up the white flag of surrender."
(2026-08-19). France to expel two Iranian diplomats in coming days, foreign minister says. al-monitor.com PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) – France will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days in response to an incident in July involving two staff of the French embassy in Tehran."I had announced that this intolerable act would have consequences. And so it has. Two Iranian diplomats in France will be expelled in the very near future," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a post on X.Last month, the French ministry said the two French embassy staff had been detained and physically intimidated by Iranian security services in Tehran.
(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). 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). Midterm Madness: Socialism Smashes Expectations In Florida. levernews.com 
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(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Disponible para descargar la colección completa de Obras Escogidas de Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu El Centro Fidel Castro Ruz ha compartido la colección "Fidel Castro Ruz. Obras Escogidas", que ya está disponible para descargar. Se trata de una edición compilada en 23 tomos que abarca discursos, intervenciones, entrevistas, cartas, artículos y otros documentos del Comandante en Jefe entre 1940 y 2016, con especial atención en el tomo 23 a su amistad con Hugo Chávez.
(2026-08-19). Líder de izquierda dominicana rechaza expulsión de diplomáticos cubanos. cubadebate.cu El secretario general del Movimiento Izquierda Unida (MIU), Miguel Mejía, rechazó este martes la expulsión de diplomáticos cubanos de República Dominicana y defendió los históricos vínculos bilaterales que unen a ambos pueblos.
(2026-08-19). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de noticias publicadas en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu En este episodio de su Podcast Las 3 del día,ampliaremos sobre las nuevas medidas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba,de la alerta mundial por el ébola descontrolado en el Congo y de las Obras Escogidas de Fidel Castro en 23 tomos.
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(2026-08-19). Estados Unidos apunta ahora al suministro de alimentos de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En julio, el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos anunció una nueva ronda de amplias sanciones económicas contra Cuba, dirigidas a industrias que históricamente habían sido eximidas, limitando la capacidad del gobierno cubano para comprar productos agrícolas y equipos de procesamiento de alimentos a terceros países,…
(2026-08-19). Estados Unidos arremete contra la CPI: Sanciona a presidenta y a un juez. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos anunció este martes sanciones contra la presidenta de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI), la japonesa Tomoko Akane, y el magistrado senegalés Abdoulaye Seye, quien en la actualidad sustituye al fiscal de la corte, en lo que supone un nuevo paso dentro de la campaña del Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump para desmantelar el tribunal.
(2026-08-19). Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women's police chief. aljazeera.com An Israeli strike on Gaza City's police headquarters has killed the women's police chief and several officers.
(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). 'We do not trust Israeli judiciary' says Hind Rajab's grandmother. aljazeera.com The grandmother of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in her family's car by Israeli forces in Gaza.
(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). Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. aljazeera.com The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
(2026-08-19). Russia Decries Plan to Orchestrate Anti-Russia Provocations in Latin America. orinocotribune.com The Press Office of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service issued a statement claiming that, according to its data, the special services of a Western country (not specified which one), in coordination "with their Ukrainian accomplices," are planning to "orchestrate a new anti-Russian provocation" in Latin America. | According to the Russian government's official statement, "There is a plan to accuse Russia of making illegal arms supplies to drug cartels and organized crime groups operating in Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico," a plot that the Russian authorities called "a fragment of a third-rate detective novel…
(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). The Benefit of Not Reading. scheerpost.com Edward Curtin "For my sister Rita, an artist who didn't imitate and who died on this day long ago, trying." It is a commonplace that a steady diet of the mass media can rot the brain and so fill one's mind with nonsense that a creative thought becomes impossible. The Internet, television, film, and miniseries …
(2026-08-19). West Bank: Illegal E1 Settlement Tender Opens for Bids. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists rally in support of the Bedouin communities of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank, June 12, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean | (Beirut) — The Israeli government on August 18, 2026, opened a new tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the illegal E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, about a third of the 3,401 housing units approved for construction, Human Rights Watch said today. The government set a deadline for bids just days before Israel's October 27 elections. The E1 settlement would deliberately fragment the occupied West B…
(2026-08-19). AI's Natural Gas Addiction Could Be Deadly for Communities. otherwords.org Data centers are notorious energy hogs. With each hyperscale data center using as much energy as an entire city, they're polluting surrounding areas, straining grids, and raising electric rates nationwide. | This is creating a backlash, with Companies have proposed a solution that sounds good on the surface: data centers bringing their own power. If they use their own "behind the meter" energy, tech companies can get data centers running faster wi…
(2026-08-19). Indian medical student injured in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Ufa, Embassy steps in. ptcnews.tv Ukraine-Russia war: An Indian medical student was injured after Ukrainian drones struck Ufa in Russia's Bashkortostan region on Wednesday . After the incident, the Indian Embassy in Moscow is coordinating with the student and local authorities.The student, who is enrolled at Bashkir State Medical University, is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. The Indian Embassy said it was in contact with the student and was extending all possible assistance. | Also Read…
(2026-08-19). Stop Letting Credit Card Companies Squeeze Small Businesses. otherwords.org When a powerful industry rakes in billions for doing something that should have a negligible cost, it will say almost anything to keep that river of money flowing. It was true of the auto industry that constantly fought safety upgrades. Ditto for the oil companies that denied the reality of climate change. | And it's true of the Wall Street giants who make using a credit card so expensive. | Your credit card, whether you pay the balance on time every month or not, is a bonanza for the giant banks — JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Capital One — who dominate this business.
(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). Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections. aljazeera.com Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
(2026-08-19). After Years-Long Battle, California Rideshare Drivers Win Certification. Can They Win a Contract? portside.org After Years-Long Battle, California Rideshare Drivers Win Certification. Can They Win a Contract? |
(2026-08-19). South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment. al-monitor.com SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) – South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's order to curb joint military drills appeared aimed in part at pressuring Seoul to support U.S. efforts in the Iran war, alongside other unresolved issues such as investment."I think President Trump's message includes pressure over several pending issues concerning the South Korean government, as well as a message to North Korea and an intention by the United States to break a stalemate in the Iran war," Cho said.
(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). Adani, BJP and RSS keeping the 'system' under their control: Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj. ummid.com Adani, BJP and RSS have captured the system and keeping it under their control, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi said while addressing thousands of students gathered at KP Ground in Prayagraj for the Congress Party's Chhatron Ki Goonj (Echo of Students) program Saturday August 08, 2026.
(2026-08-19). Amnesty International: Russian anti-war politician's sentencing is 'arbitrary prosecution'. thecanary.co 
Amnesty International has highlighted the recent conviction of Russian anti-war politician, journalist and human-rights activist Lev Sholsberg. On 17 August 2026, the Pskov City Court sentenced Shlosberg to over 11 years in a penal colony for spreading false information and discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. Shlosberg is the deputy chair of the Yabloko Party. Amnesty […] | By
(2026-08-19). 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.
(2026-08-19). BBC slammed over pushing Reform UK propaganda yet again. thecanary.co 
Hard-right, anti-migrant party Reform UK recently revealed its plans to "overhaul" Britain's benefits system. As if anyone could be surprised, the plans were not exactly original: it's neoliberal austerity, reheated. So far, not so shocking — although the actual plans understandably alarmed disability rights campaigners and affordability advocates alike. What should be more shocking is […] | By
(2026-08-19). Miners in Ankara demanding what they are owed defy police repression. wsws.org The theft of workers' wages and other entitlements at the mines and enterprises is part of a systematic policy.
(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). 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). SC sets rule on narcotics evidence. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that any quantity of narcotics that has not undergone chemical analysis could not legally be taken into consideration for upholding a conviction or determining the quantum of sentence, holding that only the quantity subjected to forensic examination could be relied upon for sentencing purposes. | A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and comprising Justice Shakeel Ahmed and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim issued the ruling while deciding an appeal filed by Muhammad Hussain in a case involving the alleged recovery of 1,500 kilograms of charas (hashish). | Accordin…
(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). I Knew Them: Tim Carstairs and The Unfinished Work. ummid.com Remembering Tim Carstairs, who passed away on 6 January 2015, is not an exercise in nostalgia, it is a way of measuring the distance between the standards he helped shape and the realities we still face.
(2026-08-19). A Masterpiece of Criticism. portside.org A Masterpiece of Criticism |
(2026-08-19). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10: 40 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-08-19). A Comprehensive Review Of RepCard: The Ultimate Field Sales Software For Home Services. moguldom.com Companies making sales door-to-door usually rely on the skill of their salespeople and the organizational prowess of their managers to make sure that they target the right areas. These days, technology is riding to the rescue. These operations used to be very complex, but thanks to software solutions like RepCard, they're becoming easier. We wanted …
(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.
(2026-08-19). 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). What The Intercept Is Reading. theintercept.com Fiction: | The Devotion of Suspect X, Keigo Higashino (2005) | This is one of those books that stays with you long after you finish it. The hit from Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino, who died last month, puts a dark twist on a story about loyalty and the obligations that come with it. This was my first interaction with Higashino's famous "Detective Galileo." Think of a police procedural wrapped in a shroud of mathematical philosophy. This book is a dark gem. | — Akela Lacy | Good People, Patmeena Sabit (2026) | It's easy to be lulled into thinking this propulsive, polyphonic novel is a tru…
(2026-08-19). International support surges for jailed Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The international campaign demanding the freedom of Ukrainian socialist and anti-war activist Bogdan Syrotiuk continues to expand rapidly following his sentencing to 15 years in prison on August 10.
(2026-08-19). Trump says USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'. peoplesworld.org 
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(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). Adobe Publishes APAC AI Trends Report Spotlighting India Innovation. ummid.com Adobe's AI adoption report spotlights many data-driven insights, including the fact that rather than simply trying out AI tools, surveyed Indian creatives and professionals reported that they're embracing AI with confidence, with an overwhelming positive outlook on AI technologies when compared to their other APAC counterparts.
(2026-08-19). Meet Dr. Azizuddin Khan: IIT Prof Recommended for J.C. Bose Fellowship. ummid.com In a landmark achievement for Indian Science and Research, Prof. Dr. Azizuddin Khan, eminent Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Psychophysiologist at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), has been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship (ANRF J.C. Bose Grant).
(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
(2026-08-19). Today In Dystopia: "We Have Cameras Everywhere In That Town" thealtworld.com 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 "
(2026-08-19). Officials say 'America-hating' media to blame for USS Lincoln outrage. responsiblestatecraft.org Over the past week, Pentagon officials launched a broadside against reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been deployed in the Middle East for more than eight months. Less than 24 hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first
(2026-08-19). 9 Best 3D Printing Websites and Tools You Need to Know in 2026. moguldom.com It's pretty wild how much 3D printing technology has evolved over the last couple of years. Back in the beginning, the hobby was so incredibly expensive and took some real expertise to get anything to work. Whether it was troubleshooting mysterious print errors or trying out lots of different handmade tools and modifications, you really …
(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). 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). Frontalidade espanhola perturba o pensamento único. strategic-culture.su O ataque a Ceuta é grave, e uma aposta forte dos inimigos da Espanha. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | O actual ataque a Espanha us…
(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). Why is Israel holding hundreds of Palestinian bodies, Haaretz exposes. ummid.com Israel is holding the bodies of hundreds of deceased Palestinians, nearly 1,700, for bargaining purposes for potential use in future exchange deals, even though there are currently no Israelis being held captives by the Palestinian resistance.
(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). 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). DTE Maha Post HSC 2026 D Pharm Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended, for the third time, the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-19). Attacks on aid workers hit record high in 2025, UN says. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeGENEVA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – A record number of humanitarian workers were attacked last year, driven partly by increased use of armed drones, the United Nations said on Wednesday, calling the trend "appalling".Some 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025 versus 833 the year before, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, a platform funded by Canada and Australia that compiles major security incidents affecting aid workers.Of those, 350 were killed, down slightly from a record 387 in 2024.
(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). The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org The Mecca Pact ranks among the most
(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). 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). '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). Maharashtra Engineering FE 2026 Round 2 Allotment: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State CET Cell is publishing today i.e. Wednesday August 12, 2026 on its official website 'fe2026.mahacet.org' Allotment Result of FE 2026 CAP Round-II (FE 26 Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2026-27.
(2026-08-19). Fact check: Modi did not say he warned Netanyahu about Makkah pact; viral video is doctored. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users, including Saudi-based accounts, have been sharing a video on social media platform X since August 15, 2026, showing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming he had warned Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu about the recently signed Makkah pact. However, the clip is doctored through AI. | On August 7, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in the holy city, aimed at strengthening the collective security of the three countries. The agreement provides for an attack against one member state to be treated as an attack against all. | How it started | On…
(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). US national debt passes record $40 trillion. aljazeera.com The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump's first term through the Biden administration.
(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). China launches Zhuque-3, 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). Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2026 Rank List Published, Check Now. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website 'tnmedicalselection.net' the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2026 (NEET UG 2026) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-08-19). Cong leader Saud Hasan raiases immigration problems with UK MP Amanda Hack. ummid.com Congress leader Syed Saud Hasan from Madhya Pradesh Capital Bhopal met with Amanda Jayne Hack, MP from the ruling Labour Party of Britain (England), Saturday August 08, 2026 and discussed in detail the difficulties faced by Indians living in the United Kingdom due to the new immigration policies.
(2026-08-19). The Italian architecture of anti-Russian pressure. strategic-culture.su Modern warfare does not require a declaration of war to generate a logic of war. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The War that can't…
(2026-08-19). BRICS+: Indonesia and Saudi Arabia Chart a Bigger Course for Transport Ties. infobrics.org Jakarta played host to a meeting that could reshape how people and cargo move between Southeast Asia and the Gulf…
(2026-08-19). US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan. al-monitor.com The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized." | Washington also slapped sanctions on ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal in the Trump administration's latest salvo against The Hague-based court.
(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). There's no such thing as 'unskilled work': Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed' 25 years later. therealnews.com 
In her 2001 masterwork Nickel and Dimed, the late Barbara Ehrenreich went undercover to report on the daily realities working people in America face trying to get by on minimum-wage. After working as a housekeeper, a nursing aide, a home cleaner, a server, and more, Ehrenreich wrote that "The first thing I discovered is that no job, no matter how lowly, is truly 'unskilled.'" It is difficult to overstate the impact that Ehrenreich's book and body of work have had on US culture and working-class politics over the last 25 years, and the enduring relevance of her work today. In this special episode of Working…
(2026-08-19). Suthar's 10-wicket haul seals India's 165-run cricket win v Sri Lanka. thecanary.co 
Cricket — India marked their 600th Test with a commanding 165-run victory in Galle. Driven by a superb 10-wicket match haul from left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who delivered a performance of control, consistency and nerve in only his second appearance at this level. The win handed India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and […] | By
(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). 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). 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). Poll shows drop in climate scepticism as Reform double down. thecanary.co 
In recent years, we've seen something of a resurgence in climate denialism. While it's not the full-throated denial of the past, politicians and journalists are certainly doing what they can to convince us climate change isn't as bad as the 'doom mongers' would have you believe. This ambient hostility has led to the government softening […] | By
(2026-08-19). Introducing "Notes from a Resident Doctor" : exposing conditions inside Britain's National Health Service. wsws.org "Notes from a Resident Doctor" aims to break the wall of silence erected by the Labour government, hospital management, and health union bureaucrats by exposing conditions inside the NHS.
(2026-08-19). Quenera Lagoon Road upgrade gains momentum in Buffalo City. sanews.gov.za Quenera Lagoon Road upgrade gains momentum in Buffalo City | Residents of Mzamomhle and the Quenera Lagoon area in the Eastern Cape, are set to benefit from improved mobility and safer travel as work progresses on the long-awaited upgrade of the Quenera Lagoon Access Road. | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) Mayor Princess Faku recently visited the construction site to assess progress on the project and engage officials overseeing the project. | The visit highlighted progress in transforming the existing gravel road into a modern, asphalt-surfaced route. | The road upgrade forms part of the municipali…
(2026-08-19). Hong Kong population rises 0.3% as inflows offset natural decrease. ecns.cn The population of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) rose 0.3% year on year to a provisional 7.52 million in mid-2026, as net population inflows offset a natural decrease, the Census and Statistics Department said Tuesday.
(2026-08-19). UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key This Week: Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the UGC NET official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Answer Keys (Provisional) of UGC NET June 2026 this week, it has been officially confirmed.
(2026-08-19). US working on deconfliction mechanism among Turkey, Israel and Syria, US envoy says. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariGENEVA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism among Israel, Turkey and Syria, U.S. special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said on Tuesday after Israel struck a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border. Barrack, who is also U.S. ambassador to Turkey, said Turkey had not been warned about the Israeli strikes, "and consequently observed the aircraft heading north toward its territory and therefore could have reasonablyprepared its own response," referring to possible Turkish military reaction.
(2026-08-19). Canada homicide: 16-year-old Jazmin Dhesi dies in Edmonton shooting; youth arrested in murder investigation. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 16-year-old girl, Jazmin (Jasmine) Dhesi, died after being shot in Edmonton early Sunday morning. The police have arrested a youth in connection with the case.Jazmin was found injured in the area of 139 Avenue and 32 Street after Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers responded to reports of a shooting. She was declared dead.According to her family, Jazmin Dhesi had gone to spend the night at a friend's house. Sources said the teenager was at a sleepover when an altercation reportedly broke out during the early morning hours.The available information indicates that the suspect, who is also a mino…
(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). What DeFlock? A Week of Action Confronts the AI Surveillance State. truthout.org The op-ed Canyen Ashworth wrote last September may have been critical of the police where he lives in Lenexa, Kansas, but it could hardly be considered radical. A racist and nonsensical police investigation into the immigration status of a sitting city council member had generated embarrassing headlines, and a chaotic Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on a beloved local taqueria went… |
(2026-08-19). Whistleblower Says Politics Drove Trump Admin "Antisemitism" Inquiries. truthout.org A whistleblower complaint submitted to Congress this week alleges that Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations into supposed instances of antisemitism at Ivy League universities were done so for political reasons, as the Trump administration sought to compel schools into agreeing to settlements that involved changing their policies. The complaint from former DOJ attorney Haley Van Erem… |
(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). 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). 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). The Myth of Judeo-Christian Family Values: Which Biblical Family? muslimskeptic.com One of the less frequently considered arguments for the finality of Islam is the extraordinary comprehensiveness of the human model embodied by its final Messenger, Muhammad Ô∑∫. The Qur'an does not present him merely as the transmitter of a particular theological system. It makes his very existence normatively significant: Yet, very truly, in the Messenger …
(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). 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). Jamia Distance Admission 2026: 11 New Courses Added to Existing 49. ummid.com The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has introduced 11 new certificate and diploma programmes during the current academic session (2026—27) in addition to the existing 49 programmes simultaneously extending the last date of application.
(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). RCMP warns Two Canadian Sikh Separatists of life threat over Khalistan-related activities. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reportedly warned two Canadian Sikh separatists that they face a serious and immediate threat to their lives because of their involvement in efforts to establish an independent Sikh state in India.According to Canadian media reports, the warnings were issued to Inderjeet Singh Gosal of Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The RCMP reportedly described the threats as credible, serious and imminent.
(2026-08-19). Trump administration antisemitism probes into universities lacked evidence, ex-DOJ attorney says. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – A former Department of Justice attorney has said the Trump administration's probes of U.S. universities over accusations of antisemitism lacked evidence and had predetermined outcomes.
(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). 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). Progressive Angie Nixon upsets Alexander Vindman in Florida Senate primary. peoplesworld.org 
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon won an upset victory over Alexander Vindman in the Aug. 18 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Florida. Vindman had a 16-to-1 funding advantage over Nixon and the backing of the Democratic Party's national leadership but still lost by a wide margin, 56% to 44%. Nixon, a state representative from Jacksonville …
(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). Right-wing witch-hunt drives black professor Jason Arday to suicide. wsws.org Arday's appointment put a target on the back of a clearly quite vulnerable man, out of his depth and in no position to answer his critics and political opponents.
(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). 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). Protest Camp Attempts to Block Border Wall Construction in Arizona. truthout.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… |
(2026-08-19). The East L.A. Artist Behind 'Homeboy Beautiful' Magazine Has Championed Queer Chicano Liberation Since the 70s. lataco.com You can catch artist Joey Terrill's pioneering work at a handful of active and upcoming exhibitions around L.A.
(2026-08-19). White People's Business: Inside The Penn State University Cocaine Operation [Op-Ed]. newsone.com 
(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). 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). 10 years on, 41 organisations call for authorities to review the convictions of the Birmingham 4. thecanary.co 
CAGE International and 40 other organisations have signed a call for an immediate review of the convictions of the 'Birmingham 4'. First arrested over 10 years ago, these four men were convicted of terrorism offences back in 2017. The courts sentenced Naweed Ali, Khobaib Hussain, Mohibur Rahman and Tahir Aziz to life in prison following […] | By
(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). 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). 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). The Sandinistas' Work During 16 Years of Governing From Below Enabled Them to Regain Power; Don't Miss a 5-Part Webinar Series. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Aug 17, 2026 | Many revolutions or socialist governments that emerged in the 1970s later lost power or abandoned their socialist goals by the 1990s. These include Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Tanzania, Congo (Stanleyville), Afghanistan, Grenada, almost El Salvador, Portugal, Spain, and Ethiopia. In addition, the Communist Soviet Union collapsed (now 15 countries), along with East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Albania. | When the Sandinistas lost the 1990 election, these other socialist leaderships were already disint…