(2026-08-20). Palestinian theologian warns against trusting Israel over Hind, medics killings probe. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Palestinian Christian theologian Reverend Munther Isaac, the director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice, has questioned the Israeli military's announcement that it will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab and other Palestinians in the Gaza genocide. After two years of denial, Israel has officially admitted firing on the 5-year-old's car…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Factbox-Trump threatens to isolate Iran. Who are its trading partners? al-monitor.com DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) – A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented economic warfare and isolation on Iran could have implications for countries that trade with it. Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran.Here are some of Iran's main trading partners in recent years: CHINAChina, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, could face additional pressures from the U.S. over its purchases if Trump follows through on his promise.
(2026-08-20). Is Donald Trump Good for the Korean Peninsula? nationofchange.org 
North Korea ultimately prefers the predictability of Russia and China to the unreliability of the United States.
(2026-08-20). Bessent says US will impose toughest ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate. al-monitor.com Aug 20 (Reuters) – The United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran,U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday as he urged Beijing to cooperate with Washington.Bessent said he would hold a press conference on Monday to discuss details."It is a one-two punch. We have the blockade (on Iran), and we are going to have the toughest sanctions in history," Bessent told CNBC. "It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime.""It is time for our allies and the rest of the world to make a decision," he said.
(2026-08-20). King Abdullah visits China as region hedges against US unpredictability. al-monitor.com With no end in sight to the war in Iran and an unchecked Israeli policy across the region, the kingdom is hedging against future uncertainty and a less predictable US policy.
(2026-08-20). Headlines for August 20, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. National Debt Tops $40 Trillion as Trump's Tariffs and Wars Drive Deficit Spending, Trump Announces "Most Crushing Economic Operation Ever" Against Iran and Its Partners, Israeli Strikes Kill 10 More Palestinians in Gaza, Israel's Military Admits to Attacks That Killed 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab, Her Family and Paramedics, Israel Advances Construction of New Homes in Massive Illegal Settlement, U.K. Jury Refuses to Convict Palestine Action Members, Former DOJ Attorney Files Complaint Against Antisemitism Task Force, Russian Assault on Kyiv Overnight Kills at Least 13 People, Ukraine'…
(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…
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). 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). Even a Radioactive Time Bomb Is Right Twice a Presidential Term. worldbeyondwar.org 
By refusing to take part in waging war on the people of Iran, the South Korean government obtained something else favored by many of the people of South Korea: at long last a reduction in U.S. war rehearsals and hostility toward North Korea. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). 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). The Army That Can't Do the One Thing It's Been Asked To Do. moderndiplomacy.eu Three villages. That is the full extent of Lebanese Armed Forces control under the "pilot zone" framework that Washington brokered in June — Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Srifa, and Froun, all of them in the strip of southern Lebanon that Israeli forces had already emptied and, in places, flattened. Two months on, Lebanese officers meeting Israeli …
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Dominican organizations reject expulsion of Cuban diplomats. radiohc.cu The Committee of Solidarity with Cuba (Cibao Coalition) has rejected the recent expulsion of Cuban diplomats and their families accredited to the Dominican Republic and called the government's measure "unjust and disproportionate." | Feminist, social, grassroots, leftist, and solidarity organizations expressed in a press release their defense of national sovereignty, the self-determination of peoples, and the historic bonds of friendship between the two nations. | "This measure, which directly affects members of the diplomatic mission of the sister Republic of Cuba, is illegal, unjustified, and constitutes a flag…
(2026-08-20). Cuba's Council of State approves new decree-laws and evaluates economic and social transformations. radiohc.cu Four new decree-laws were approved by the Council of State in its ordinary session held this Wednesday, chaired by the president of this body, Esteban Lazo Hernández, and with the participation of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | The first of these regulations, the decree-law "Amending Decree-Laws 88 'On Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,' 89 'On Non-Agricultural Cooperatives,' and 90 'On Self-Employment'"—presented by Lázara Mercedes López-Acea, president of the National Institute of Non-State Economic Actors—aims…
(2026-08-20). Pledge of Solidarity with the Cuban Revolution: "We Refuse to Back Down!" wibailoutpeople.org 
Please see below for this collective statement and pledge of solidarity in defense of the Cuban Revolution and Cuba solidarity. If your organization would like to sign onto the pledge, please do so here: form.jotform.com/262307102888155 A link can be found here. For more than six decades, the United States has pursued an illegal and inhumane blockade against …
(2026-08-20). Cuban radio celebrates 104th anniversary. radiohc.cu The José Martí Memorial hosted Wednesday's ceremony commemorating the 104th anniversary of the start of radio broadcasts and also served to recognize the work of those who keep this memory and tradition alive in Cuba. | The event was dedicated to the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and also celebrated the anniversaries of the Federation of Cuban Women and the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba. | The celebration was attended by the Director General of Cuban Radio, Yusaima Cardona Villegas, and served to recognize the careers of numerous professionals within the Cuban Radical Civic Union. | Dur…
(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). 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). Deuda de Estados Unidos supera por primera vez los 40 billones de dólares: øse aproxima una crisis fiscal? cubadebate.cu La deuda nacional de EE.UU. superó este miércoles por primera vez en la historia los 40 billones de dólares, según datos del Departamento del Tesoro. La cifra supone prácticamente el doble de los 19,95 billones registrados en 2017, cuando Donald Trump inició su primer mandato en la Casa Blanca.
(2026-08-20). Consejo de Estado aprueba cuatro nuevos decretos leyes y evalúa transformaciones económicas y sociales. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado aprobó este miércoles cuatro nuevos decretos leyes y analizó acciones para fortalecer la participación popular y la implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales en los municipios.
(2026-08-20). Sobre la cancha: Un goleador de comics. cubadebate.cu En el siglo XXI hemos tenido la posibilidad de grabar en nuestras retinas a varios goleadores implacables. Grandes porteros han sufrido al tener frente a frente en el área esas figuras cuya única obsesión es llevar hacia a las redes la otrora blanquinegra. No es necesario mentar nombres. Ahora, quizás un grupo no menor deje atrás en su lista al gabonés Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). Israel admits to firing at 5-Year-Old Hind Rajab's car in Gaza? 2024 killing takes shocking new turn. hindustantimes.com Israel's military has opened a criminal investigation into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab, acknowledging that its forces fired at the vehicle carrying her family. The admission marks a major development in a case that drew global attention after Hind survived the initial attack and was later found dead alongside family members and rescue paramedics.
(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). 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). Australia summons Israeli ambassador over World Central Kitchen strike: What to know. al-monitor.com Australia has summoned Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman after the Israeli military decided not to open a criminal investigation into the killing of one Australian and six other World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza in 2024.
(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). From Gaza to Trump, the Age of "Big Security" is Here. juancole.com ( But the problem is not simply Netanyahu, and it would be naive to think that his departure would necessarily lead to a different Israeli approach to Palestine. | Take…
(2026-08-20). Philly Naked Bike Ride, 'National Treasure' weekend and a citywide indie bookstore crawl in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org The weekend opens up with a three-day homage to "National Treasure," the 2004 movie starring Nicholas Cage with multiple Philly-related plot points. The event includes screenings and more. Theatre in the X mounts a community production of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf" at West Philly's Malcolm X Park. | Plus, it's the 17th year of Philly's Naked Bike Ride and the fourth for the Philly Bookstore Crawl, a self-guided tour of the area's indie bookstores. Rush checks in for two shows at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while Gregory Alan Isakov comes to The Mann stage with the Philly Po…
(2026-08-20). Both on screen and behind the camera, Hollywood's diversity lags. peoplesworld.org 
Only one-third of all speaking characters across the top movies of 2025 were girls or women— a figure that hasn't meaningfully moved in two decades. That's the headline finding from Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report tracking diverse representation on screen and behind the camera for Hollywood's highest-grossing films. …
(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.
(2026-08-19). Robots move closer to everyday life in China as Beijing conference opens. ecns.cn Robots designed to provide companionship, healthcare services and workplace assistance are moving closer to everyday life as the 2026 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Wednesday.
(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). 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). Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy. nationofchange.org 
Anti-abortion activists and lawmakers in Texas are pressing to limit or even outlaw surrogacy, a new step toward restricting major forms of infertility treatment.
(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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-19). 3 dead after partial residential building collapse in north China's Shijiazhuang. ecns.cn Three people died after part of a four-story residential building collapsed in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, at 5: 42 a.m. Wednesday, according to the city's Xinhua District Emergency Management Bureau.
(2026-08-20). 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). "Love Machines" : James Muldoon on How AI Is Changing Relationships & the Global Workers Fueling AI. democracynow.org 
James Muldoon is a sociologist who writes about the changing nature of human-technology relationships. Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Our Relationships investigates how people form emotional attachments with large language models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. Feeding the Machine: The Hidden Human Labor Powering A.I., co-written by fellow researchers Mark Graham and Callum Cant and based on more than a decade of fieldwork, follows Global South workers whose knowledge and labor are the basis of AI tools and assistants. | "A lot of people see artifi…
(2026-08-20). After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Priscilla Rodriguez expects her son, who has autism, to struggle with the transition from Kensington High School to the former Austin Meehan building roughly 7 miles away in Northeast Philadelphia. | Kensington High School was
(2026-08-20). Trump announces 'crushing' economic war on Iran, warns backers of 'tremendous' costs. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersUS to pursue economic warfare, isolation on an unprecedented scale.Countries providing Iran…
(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). 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). The Mecca Security Pact is not about Iran. nationofchange.org 
The pact says more about the growing concern with the US ability or commitment to securing the region than any threats posed by Iran.
(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). Today In Dystopia: Burning Books For Israel, Burning Books For AI. thealtworld.com 
(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). Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics. portside.org Marco "McCarthy" Rubio's Campaign To Silence Trump's Critics |
(2026-08-19). China Q&A | From Dujiangyan to Haizhu: how an ancient philosophy is reshaping global conservation. ecns.cn In this episode of China Q&A, we bring together Stewart Maginnis, deputy director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Luo Ming, a research fellow at China's Ministry of Natural Resources, to explore how China's ancient idea of "harmony between humanity and nature" is being translated into real-world solutions for a planet in crisis.
(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). 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). 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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-08-20). Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York's layoff notice law. nationofchange.org 
The union puts the unpaid back wages at up to $11 million as a City Council bill to make Amazon hire its drivers directly reaches 34 sponsors…
(2026-08-20). Exclusive: Pentagon sends 'political loyalty' survey to US allies. aljazeera.com In a questionnaire, the Pentagon presented a list of questions to 31 NATO allies to determine 'loyalty' to the US.
(2026-08-20). Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel. aljazeera.com Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.
(2026-08-19). CK Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama in arbitration. ecns.cn CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd said Thursday it has launched international arbitration against Panama under an investment treaty, seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages over the loss of its port concessions.
(2026-08-19). Taiyuan Energy Forum to bring global voices for green transition. ecns.cn The 2026 Taiyuan Energy Low-Carbon Development Forum will be held from Sept. 4 to 5 in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, marking the 10th anniversary of the event.
(2026-08-20). Democrats narrow list of 2028 DNC convention sites to Philadelphia, Boston and Denver. whyy.org Democrats on Thursday narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as Democratic National Committee Chairman
(2026-08-20). DoD guts & conceals weapons testing. What could go wrong? responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon says it
(2026-08-20). Silicon Valley's Billionaire Cults Are Coming for Democracy. truthout.org "We can have billionaires or we can have democracy. We cannot have both," Gil Durán says. In this episode of Movement Memos, Durán and host Kelly Hayes discuss the bizarre fixations and political fantasies of tech billionaires like Peter Thiel, and how those ideas are being translated into real-world governance. Durán and Hayes also discuss Silicon Valley's Christian cosplay… |
(2026-08-19). China's 'Lychee Capital' Maoming posts record exports despite off-year. ecns.cn Maoming in south China's Guangdong Province, known as the country's "lychee capital," has concluded this year's fresh lychee export season, with the final shipment cleared by customs and sent to the United States on Wednesday, according to Maoming Customs.
(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). 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). Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence. al-monitor.com Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday. | "The full-back arrives as a free agent and signs on until June 30, 2029," said Barca in a statement. | Portugal international Cancelo terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in order to return to Camp Nou.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-08-19). China's Pingyao International Photography Festival draws nearly 20,000 works from over 2,600 photographers. ecns.cn More than 2,600 photographers from 34 countries and regions and 21 Chinese provinces have registered for the 26th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will open on Sept. 19 in the ancient city of Pingyao in north China's Shanxi Province, organizers said Thursday.
(2026-08-19). China's new travel experiences win over foreign visitors. ecns.cn China's inbound tourism is gaining momentum this summer, with foreign visitors increasingly looking beyond traditional sightseeing spots to explore new travel experiences across the country.
(2026-08-20). Why would the Pentagon want to hide weapons testing results? responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon says it
(2026-08-19). 2026 World Robot Conference opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Themed "Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence," the 2026 edition of the conference kicked off here on Wednesday.
(2026-08-20). Snowfall in West Papua, while severe drought hits other parts of New Guinea. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Extreme weather patterns continue to hit the Pacific region with some of the highest parts of New Guinea experiencing snow this week. Reports from West Papua say parts of the highlands region have been blanketed by snow and ice in recent days. This includes parts of Lanny Jaya regency…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-08-19). Shanghai sets sight on leading 6G breakthroughs, global data hub construction. ecns.cn Shanghai is accelerating its digital transformation under a new blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with a focus on breakthroughs in 6G technology and next-generation digital infrastructure. The city plans to advance the commercial deployment of 6G and develop intelligent experimental networks. It will also expand 5G-A coverage across a wide range of scenarios and strengthen links with the "Thousand Sails Constellation" satellite internet project.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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.
(2026-08-19). China's international air cargo demand gains momentum in July. ecns.cn International markets continued to be a major growth driver for China's air cargo sector in July, supported by strong demand from cross-border e-commerce and the AI hardware industry, according to the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Thursday.
(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). Bangladesh's government under pressure as youth demand jobs. aljazeera.com Six months into Prime Minister Tariq Rahman's term, Bangladesh faces an energy crisis and rising prices.
(2026-08-20). West Bank: Israel-Backed Settler Violence Drives Displacement. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian uses a flashlight on a nearby hill while taking part in a night watch with other volunteers to deter settler attacks on the West Bank village of Sinjil, July 16, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Leo Correa…
(2026-08-20). As Baghdad tries to please Trump, Iran tells Iraqi militias not to disarm. 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Max Verstappen signs new F1 contract with Red Bull until 2030. aljazeera.com Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
(2026-08-19). Global Robot Application Exploration Program launched at 2026 World Robot Conference. ecns.cn A new global initiative to speed up real-world robot deployment was launched on Thursday during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing.
(2026-08-20). How Myanmar's war drives the Rohingya crisis. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar's civil war.
(2026-08-20). Lionel Messi scores first goal for Inter Miami since father's death. aljazeera.com Messi's 26th-minute goal in the MLS fixture comes just 11 days after the passing of his father Jorge on August 8.
(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). Trump's Iran 'economic D-Day' threat sends oil prices above $94. al-monitor.com In a Truth Social post, the president threatened that any country that provides a financial lifeline to Iran will face "tremendous economic consequences."
(2026-08-20). State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW. aljazeera.com HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Union-Busters Are Using ICE to Intimidate California Wine Industry Workers. truthout.org In late July, Raul Calvo, a well-known California union-buster, called workers at the Rodney Strong Vineyards into a meeting. Salvador Ramirez, who'd labored among big wine tanks for 12 years, says he was shocked by what he heard. "He said he was just going to give us the information that he got in an email three days ago, that ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] was here outside… |
(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). 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). In Roseland, an Oil Disaster Leaves Black Parents Asking How to Keep Their Kids Safe. capitalbnews.org 
ROSELAND, Louisiana — As a young boy in the 1960s, almost every weekend Elbert McGee walked a half-mile with his father through the wooded streets of Roseland to the Tangipahoa River. There, he learned to swim and fish for bass, crappie, and the occasional catfish. "We had a good, good life as children," McGee said, …
(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). 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). 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). PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
(2026-08-19). Global Smart Education Conference 2026 held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Global Smart Education Conference 2026 themed "Reimagining Education in the Age of AI: Equity, Quality and Sustainability" was held in Beijing from Tuesday through Thursday, gathering representatives from over 60 countries.
(2026-08-20). Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing? aljazeera.com After two years of denial, Israel admits firing on the 5-year-old's car. But her family and others don't expect justice.
(2026-08-20). Deal or no deal? U.S.-Canada trade talks will cost jobs either way. peoplesworld.org 
At the end of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a reformed Ebenezer Scrooge leans out his window and asks a passing child, "You boy, what day is this?" These days, working people in Canada are likely to lean out their windows each morning and ask, "You there, is there a trade deal with the U.S. or …
(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). 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). Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years. aljazeera.com BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pitted against ex-army officer Oli Ahmad, nominee of Jamaat-led 11-party alliance.
(2026-08-20). North Philly development will bring 129 affordable rentals to Temple University area. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A New York developer is working to bring a 129-unit affordable apartment building to 11th and Berks streets in North Philadelphia, directly across from Temple University's campus. | The
(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.
(2026-08-19). 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday, bringing together over 300 domestic and international enterprises showcasing more than 3,000 advanced robotic products.
(2026-08-20). The baddest, bloodlust bullies having a very bad year. nationofchange.org 
How goonish egotism backfires, Befouled by self-inflicted quagmires!
(2026-08-20). Putin pokes US' Asian ally with missile boats? Russian warships spotted in Pacific after Kuril visit. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Japan and Russia are rising after Tokyo reportedly tracked Russian Tarantul missile boats near Hokkaido, shortly after Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Iturup island. Japan protested the visit, while Moscow condemned Tokyo's remarks, adding fresh friction to the long-running Kuril Islands dispute.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Where Are the Climate Protests? Human Rights Group Warns Government Crackdown Is Silencing the Green Movement. bylinetimes.com Successive Government clampdowns on the right to protest have had a "chilling effect", human rights campaigners have warned, as large parts of the UK remain in a state of drought, and wildfires continue to rage. | The human rights organisation Liberty argues that the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, the Public Order Act 2023, and the Crime and Policing Act 2026 have significantly curtailed the capacity of the climate movement to participate in protest and other forms of direct action. | The Acts include various new restrictions on protest and impose much harsher sentences for people who break the…
(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). 5 Years After Taliban Takeover, Women & Girls in Afghanistan Have Disappeared from Public Life. democracynow.org 
Restrictions on women's rights have expanded in Afghanistan since U.S. forces withdrew from the country five years ago, ceding control to the Taliban in the process. Afghan women are banned from attending schools and gyms, books written by women are removed from libraries, doctors and nurses are unable to practice, and child marriage rates have increased. Wives have been rendered legally subordinate to their husbands, and women are required to stay silent in public. "Women and girls of Afghanistan are suffering the most darkest situation in the world," says Negina Yari, an Afghan women's r…
(2026-08-19). China, Australia seize over 90 million cigarettes in joint probe. ecns.cn Chinese customs anti-smuggling authorities and the Australian Border Force have seized more than 90 million smuggled cigarettes in a joint operation against a transnational network that moved counterfeit tobacco products through China to Australia, China's Ministry of Public Security said Thursday.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Blue States. High Rates ($0.55/gallon premium). wattsupwiththat.com The political signal in gasoline prices is real, but it is a signal of accumulated policy choices: fuel taxes, carbon taxes, and regulatory environments built over decades, rather than of who happens to hold office right now.
(2026-08-19). China proposes 4E AEO initiative to boost Asia-Pacific trade cooperation. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday proposed a "4E AEO Cooperation Initiative" to promote a more open and inclusive Asia-Pacific trade environment at an APEC Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) seminar held in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
(2026-08-20). 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). 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). 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). This Coach Is Banned From Working With Kids. Why Is He Still Coaching? nationofchange.org Even though an oversight group found that Texas girls' volleyball coach Ryan Richardson engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor, sports organizations have failed to stop him from coaching.
(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). Republican chair of the Senate health panel says he has strong concerns about Trump's FDA pick. nationofchange.org 
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(2026-08-20). Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case. aljazeera.com Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
(2026-08-20). New Report Says Miliband's Clean Power Plan Will Cost £320 Billion. wattsupwiththat.com The indisputable facts they have put forward must be the strongest argument yet about abandoning Ed Miliband's mad dash to decarbonise the electricity system.
(2026-08-19). RMB strengthens to 6.7808 against USD Thursday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency yuan strengthened 46 pips to 6.7808 against the U.S. dollar Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-08-19). Unitree founder highlights next stage of humanoid robots. ecns.cn Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing said Wednesday the next breakthrough for humanoid robots will be operating in diverse realworld environments and completing everyday tasks on simple instructions.
(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). Syria's FM pays Pakistan first visit in 19 years amid new regional alignments. al-monitor.com Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is paying his office's first visit to Pakistan in nearly two decades after Islamabad, Ankara and Riyadh signed a joint defense pact.
(2026-08-20). Washington Lit the Fuse for Africa's Energy Explosion. wattsupwiththat.com The boy in Cabo Delgado and the girl in Rivers State are the first generation with a plausible route out of poverty their grandparents never had, and that pathway runs through the hydrocarbons their economies require.
(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). UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project. al-monitor.com Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area. | The E1 plan, green-lit by Israel last year, has drawn international condemnation, with the UN secretary general saying at the time that it posed an "existential threat" to a contiguous Palestinian state.
(2026-08-19). China's pet insurance market grows 60-fold in five years. ecns.cn China's pet insurance premiums surged from about 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) in 2020 to as much as 3.5 billion yuan in 2025, a 60fold increase, industry data showed.
(2026-08-19). International market remains key growth driver for China's air cargo. ecns.cn The international market continues to serve as a major growth engine for China's air cargo sector, according to the Aviation Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Wednesday.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open. aljazeera.com World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
(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). 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). "Our Guns Make the Violence That People Are Fleeing" : Ieva Jusionyte on Guns Violence in Mexico. publicbooks.org "I was already there, and I was already an ethnographer. I was interested in borders as sites of state violence. I became very curious and I thought I would like to follow the guns south."
(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…
(2026-08-19). NE Chhina's Shenyang rolls out two TIR cross-border routes. ecns.cn Shenyang in northeast China's Liaoning Province launched two cross-border transport routes simultaneously for the first time on Wednesday, namely, Shenyang-Baku (Azerbaijan), and Shenyang-Mongolia-Russia.
(2026-08-20). Bryan Stevenson on Confronting the U.S. History of Slavery. wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). Pop-up shops in Philadelphia's Market East will stick around through December. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As city officials and business leaders huddle over how to revive Market East, a project to bring some economic activity back to the struggling corridor over the summer is declaring early success and making plans to continue through the end of the year. | The "Meantime on Market" initiative moved six pop-up businesses into vacant storefronts on the 900 block of Market Street in May. They drew close to 3,300 visitors and generated $30,000 in revenue in just the first three wee…
(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). Whistleblower: Politics drove Trump Admin. University "Antisemitism" Inquiries. juancole.com By Chris Walker | This article was originally published by For some of the inquiries, "there was little to no factual predicate justifying opening them," the complaint states. | 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…
(2026-08-20). West Papua issue likely to be on agenda in Palau, says PNG foreign minister. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister says he expects the issue of West Papua will be discussed at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting in Palau. This comes as the issue of human rights abuses and conflict in Indonesian-ruled Papua region, often known internationally as West Papua, appeared…
(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). 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). Conversion and Utilization of Renewable Energy in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Renewable energy conversion and utilization in ASEAN represent an integral part of the transition to energy production and consumption systems of the future. Rising demands for electricity due to economic development, population growth, and urbanization lead to higher reliance on renewable energy in the region as the cornerstone of energy sustainability, …
(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). 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). 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 …
(2026-08-19). Fire at commercial unit in China's Qinhuangdao kills 8, injures 3. ecns.cn A fire broke out early Thursday at a ground-floor commercial unit in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao City, north China's Hebei Province, killing eight people and injuring three others, local authorities said.
(2026-08-19). Shanxi completes first invasive brain-computer interface implant surgery. ecns.cn A medical team in Shanxi Province on Wednesday performed the region's first invasive brain‚Äëcomputer interface (BCI) implant surgery, opening up new possibilities for restoring mobility in patients with spinal cord injuries.
(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…
(2026-08-19). China expands visa-free entry for Kyrgyz, Vietnamese citizens. ecns.cn China has extended 240hour transit visafree and 30day Hainan visafree entry to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam starting Thursday, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2026-08-20). Israel is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the West. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
(2026-08-20). AI Superintelligence Is Not a Tool, It's an Adversary Threatening Humanity: ControlAI's Connor Leahy. democracynow.org 
Sixty-nine-year-old Wynd Kaufmyn, a retired teacher from Berkeley, California, is believed to be the first person imprisoned for protesting the development of artificial intelligence, after she and other members of the group StopAI were arrested during a sit-in protest at the headquarters of OpenAI. Democracy Now! reached Kaufmyn at the San Francisco County Jail, where she is now serving a two-week sentence for charges including "interfering with a business." Kaufmyn says she participated in the protest because "this technology is fueling a dystopian level of surveillance. It's fueling a f…
(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). Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before the drought. nationofchange.org 
Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.
(2026-08-19). New Arctic-Europe Express links south China in 28 days. ecns.cn Guangzhou's Nansha Port hosted the maiden voyage of Sea Legend Shipping's CAX "China—Europe Arctic Express" on Wednesday, marking south China's first direct shipping route to Europe via the Arctic Ocean.
(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). 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). 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). Democracy Now! 2026-08-20 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Democracy Now! Thursday, August 20, 2026…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president. geo.tv Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party , speaks during a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 14, 2026.— ReutersAlamgir, 78, defeated Oli Ahmed in parliamentary vote.He is expected to be sworn in on Friday evening.Shahabuddin…
(2026-08-20). What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties? al-monitor.com The UAE this week announced it was suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared "economic warfare" on Tehran. | It is unclear when the suspension came into place or exactly what prompted it, with the UAE only citing "regional escalations".
(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). 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). Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan's Kordofan as fighting rages. aljazeera.com UN warns of surging displacement in Kordofan as power and water infrastructure comes under attack in el-Obeid.
(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). Taliban secures pragmatic global alliances without formal recognition. aljazeera.com The Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
(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). The Democratic Primary Operative With A Wall Street Side Gig. levernews.com
(2026-08-20). The discursive function of gendered online hate speech in Kosovo. globalvoices.org
(2026-08-20). Dr. Robin D. G. Kelley: Working-Class Democracy and the Question of Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-08-20). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America — Live Updates (August 2026). cepr.net
(2026-08-20). Colombia expands disaster region in 2nd emergency decree. colombiareports.com Colombia's government drastically expanded the region affected by the August 10 earthquake in a second decree declaring an economic emergency. According to the decree, President Abelardo de la Espriella declared the emergency in 15 of the country's 32 provinces "for a period of thirty (30) calendar days, in order to conjure the crisis and prevent …
(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). Why Is Trump Angrier at Oman Than at Iran Right Now? moderndiplomacy.eu The threat reveals less about Oman and far more about how comprehensively the Iran war has gone off script for an administration that promised a quick, decisive victory. President Donald Trump did not set out to make an enemy of Oman. He set out to defeat Iran quickly, reopen the Strait of Hormuz on American …
(2026-08-19). Freedom Inc National Day of Action Phone Jam for Corey August 19, 2026 (and more events). wibailoutpeople.org 
The people will never stop fighting for justice for Corey, Tony, and all those taken from us by the state. Wednesday, August 19 | The People's Phone Jam12—5 PMFreedom, Inc. HQ or a phone near you2110 Luann Lane, Madison, WIbit.ly/madisonphonejam Thursday, August 20 | The People's Ride Along12 PMFreedom, Inc. HQ2110 Luann Lane, Madison, WICome …
(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). Trump says USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-08-19). 10 years on, 41 organisations call for authorities to review the convictions of the Birmingham 4. thecanary.co 
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(2026-08-19). Morolong participates in forum for China-Africa Media Cooperation. sanews.gov.za Morolong participates in forum for China-Africa Media Cooperation | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong will participate in the 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation, where South Africa will seek to strengthen cooperation with China and other African countries in broadcasting, audio-visual services, digital transformation, content innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging media technologies. | The forum, hosted by China's National Radio and Television Administration, will take place from 19 to 21 August 2026, under the theme: "Share Development Opportunities, Shape the Audio-Visual Futur…
(2026-08-19). Sunday 8/30: Meet Scott Wiener: grill and thrill. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-08-19). Amnesty International: Russian anti-war politician's sentencing is 'arbitrary prosecution'. thecanary.co 
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(2026-08-19). Menon's lawyers issue statement on Filton contempt prosecution. thecanary.co 
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